《My Little Sweet Wife》 Chapter 1：Scheming I Inside the luxurious and comfortable hotel suites, a click can be heard and the door was opened by someone from outside The drunk woman was brought into the room by a slightly cunning figure. When he realized that the owner of the room was not present, he sent the alcoholic-smelling woman to a large, soft bed without hesitation. "Ugh... So uncomfortable " The woman shivered suddenly, not realizing the danger around her. She rolled over and hugged the soft pillow by her side, biting her lip in a drunken state. "I have a headache." After a few seconds, the door opened and closed. The person who sent her to the room left without looking back. Under the dim light, he lifted the woman''s lower jaw with one hand and saw a small, clean and beloved face. Unfortunately, she was now completely drunk, so the man let her go with a sneer. It looks like tonight''s big party was indeed planned by someone using a pseudonym. They thought he was in this room and took the opportunity to throw this woman into there. That''s really kind of a plot. Within these few days, his affairs had been unceasing, and women were the most sensitive topic for him to avoid. If he were involved in this matter, it would cause endless problems in the future. "Ugh ..." The woman on the bed suddenly rolled over again, shivering in a drunken state. Her hands tried to feel something and she managed to hold the blanket, wrapping it around her body in a hurry. Then, her body curled up, she closed her eyes and sighed in a low voice, reeking of alcohol. "Xuegang, I''m thirsty. I want to drink water." The man stopped in his tracks, his cold gaze sweeping the woman whose body was covered with a blanket like a caterpillar. "Xuegang?" Was she sent by Han Xuegang? The man no longer looked at her and turned around. He did not plan to stay longer in this room, and when he was about to touch the doorknob, he heard a commotion coming from outside. The man narrowed his cold eyes and laid his hand that was on the doorknob. If the mastermind behind all this was Han Xuegang, then everything must have been prepared outside the door to block his path. At this time, however, the woman was so drunk that she could not tell north, south, east, or west. The man suddenly returned to bed with an indifferent expression. He looked at the sleeping woman. The woman muttered uncomfortably in her mouth as she hugged the pillow and rubbed her face. Then she muttered in a drunken state, "Xuegang, we will get married soon. When will you take me to see your parents?" The faint murmur caused a sudden awareness to entered the man''s mind. He stared at the woman''s beautiful face and grinned coldly as his graceful eyebrows rose slightly. Chapter 2：Scheming II The first thing she felt after she woke up was a headache. Then, she heard the sound of someone flipping through a newspaper. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was a group of crystal chandeliers. She was unaware of the fact that someone was lying next to her. The man stood up, and she instinctively reached for the fallen blanket. What surprised her the most was that the person lying next to her was a handsome man that she did not know! The man suddenly stood up and lazily folded the newspaper, placing it on the table by the side of the bed. What what happened?! Before she could regain her composure, the man with the temperament sat down next to her. His cold black eyes seemed to be filled with winter mist as he looked into her panicked eyes. A faint smile appeared on his lips. "Are you awake?" Jiang Ruolan''s train of thoughts was pulled back by his clear voice. She tried her best to hold back the screams that nearly came out of her mouth. She was about to ask what was going on when someone knocked on the door. Then, some men in staff uniforms rushed into the room, Jiang Ruolan instinctively pulled the blanket to her body and when she saw her boyfriend, Han Xuegang, walking into the room, she immediately felt her whole body fall into the ice cave. All eyes fell on the couple who were in bed together. Her body stiffened when she saw Han Xuegang walking to bed, step by step. She felt cold in her back and was just about to explain it when he made the first step, saying something she could not understand. "President Xian is so young, and when I thought back to the fact that you''ve only been here for a year, it made me want to laugh. Who would have thought you could trigger so much gossip. It seems like you are very comfortable with your position?" Han Xuegang didn''t even look at Jiang Ruolan. His cold eyes seemed to pass through her body and stared at the man behind her like an eagle. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned her head and looked at the calm and serene man behind her with a stunned expression. President Xian? Was he Xian Zihao? The twenty-eight-year-old CEO of H City''s largest financial firm, Xian''s Group, a year ago. The grandson that Old Man Xian was most proud of, Xian Zihao? However, she no longer had the mood to keep an eye on this mysterious man. She just looked back, as if she had finally understood the meaning behind Han Xuegang''s words. "A scandal?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned and her eyes wide open, her voice hoarse and disbelieving as she stared at Han Xuegang who was being arrogant. He did not seem to see her panicked expression, his cold face full of ridicule. Jiang Ruolan''s face turned deathly pale at the instant when she suddenly came to her senses. She looked at Han Xuegang who was ignoring her and then saw the media camera repeatedly blinking as her lips trembled, "You''re using me?" Her ex-boyfriend didn''t even look at her as he pulled out a pile of photos and threw them onto the bed without expression. "Xian Zihao, according to reports from people in your company, your personal life has been in turmoil recently. Can I bother President Xian to accompany us to meet the chairman?" "Han Xuegang! What are you doing?!" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes reddened as she realized the reason behind all this. She gritted her teeth and shivered a little. "Miss, please calm down. We know that the matter of you being invaded by Mr. Xian was a huge blow to you." "You don''t have to use these f***king words to defend your fake appearance! You bastard! You used me!" Jiang Ruolan was about to get up with a blanket covering her body, but she suddenly felt the warmth on her shoulders and her body was pushed back gently. She turned her head and stared at Xian Zihao whose eyes burned with anger. He pressed her down and pulled the blanket slowly over her shoulder, which was exposed to the crowd. The indifferent gaze of the reporters in the room did not affect him at all. Jiang Ruolan frowned when she saw him acting like that. Xian Zihao smiled in a very natural way and said softly to her, "Honey, be careful. You''re going to catch a cold." Chapter 3：Scheming III Huh? Honey? Jiang Ruolan froze. Her eyes widened as if seeing a ghost. However, Xian Zihao wisely avoided everyone''s gaze as he patted her back lightly, signaling her not to say anything. Of course, she knew that she needed to stay calm in the face of this situation, but the sound of cracked joints came one by one from her small fist. She took a deep breath and felt Han Xuegang''s gaze on her. Jiang Ruolan turned and looked at him again without expression. She could not refrain from cursing in a low voice, "Bastard!" Han Xuegang paused for a moment. Faced with many mainstream media behind him, Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she almost vomited blood. She really wanted to rip this bastard''s fake mask in front of everyone to let them see his real face! Want her to cooperate? What did he take her for? She was used by her boyfriend. If she praised him, she would definitely lose her mind! Jiang Ruolan had been in love with Han Xuegang for four years, and after graduation, they had been separated for two years for work reasons. A month ago, she had quit her job to take up her new position at H City and had planned to get married in half a year. Still, she would never have thought that on the night of her twenty-fourth birthday, her boyfriend would do his best to make her drunk and actually send her to a stranger. Han Xuegang was currently the vice president of Ling Group at H City, and for a variety of reasons, his biggest enemy right now was Xian Zihao. He once said that if Xian Zihao didn''t fall, he would be the biggest problem for him! Han Xuegang, you were such a coward! Never will Jiang Ruolan thought that his way of eradicating others would turn her into his chess piece! She loved him for four years, and because of that, he made a bet and personally sent her to his enemy''s bed! Nevertheless, Han Xuegang still expects Jiang Ruolan to stand by his side! Help him act out a scene that could not have been more perfect?! ''Han Xuegang, on what basis are you so certain that I will still help you at this moment when you are facing such a bloody truth?'' Jiang Ruolan holds the blanket tightly in her hand while her sharp eyes looked at him. If it weren''t for Xian Zihao secretly blocking her movement, she would have slapped his face cruelly! "President Xian, there''s much news about you. A few days ago, Chairman Xian told the media that the rumors were baseless. Now that the evidence has been pointed out in front of you, I wonder if you will still deny it?" "President Xian has only been here a few days and has long held the position of CEO of Xian Group. Over the past year, all kinds of interesting news about you have appeared, I wonder what you would say about this?" Jiang Ruolan felt like she couldn''t breathe. She lowered her head to avoid the flashing lights aimed at her, but the main character of the incident always had a graceful smile on his face. If she explained to the media that they did nothing, they probably would never have believed it. She was actually hiding in a blanket, naked and her face was full of panic just now. All her reckless rejection will only attract more questions and comments that will only make her feel much more embarrassed! Also, the most important thing was that even she, herself, didn''t know whether something really happened between them yesterday! ''Don''t tell me that he didn''t know the consequences of provoking such a scandal with his current identity.'' Xian Group was not a regular company in H City. His tidbit was definitely a heavy bomb to the outside world! No matter how open this era was, once someone intentionally magnifies this problem, his position will be greatly affected! It can be said that if today''s problems spread, Xian Zihao will be immediately removed from the position of CEO of Xian Group! This was because Master Xian had stringent rules regarding this matter. "Who is it? Who told you that I would be here?" Xian Zihao''s eyes were stonecold. His lips moved in a subtle indentation as he spoke, neither fast nor slow. Chapter 4：Scheming IV "This ..." These reporters had just received an anonymous phone call from someone, telling them that there would be huge breaking news at the New World Hotel in downtown at 6 am. The media was full of animals with sharp noses, and regardless whether this news would be true or false, they didn''t want to miss even one percent of it. Someone glanced at Han Xuegeng. Xian Zihao looked at him and smiled, "Looks like everyone is not sleeping, and willing to gather at the hotel early in the morning." "However, I am worried I will disappoint everyone here." "The truth is in front of us. No matter how capable you are, can you still stop this impulsive crowd?" Han Xuegang mocked him. Faced with his arrogant and aggressive approach, Xian Zihao was not angry even though he knew that Han Xuegang had come to prepare. Jiang Ruolan sat closest to him (Han Xuegang), and she could see a strange cold smile appearing in the corner of his mouth. She gritted her teeth in silence, and with her sharp eyes, she saw a beautiful little recording pen in his pocket. She was stunned for a moment; apparently, Han Xuegang did not intend to give Xian Zihao a chance to threaten him. When Han Xuegang saw Jiang Ruolan''s cold and hateful look, he tried to persuade her in a straightforward tone, "Miss, do not be afraid. As long as you say it in front of the media, we can help you find justice!" The way Han Xuegang looked at her was cold, arrogant, convincing, and full of confidence. When Jiang Ruolan felt the gaze of the person next to her, she did not look back. She merely looked at Han Xuegang''s confidence as she held the blanket in her hand, got up, and slowly moved to the side of the bed. She approached Han Xuegang, who was standing next to the bed. She grinned and raised her head to face the hypocritical man. "Vice President Han, you are dreaming!" Han Xuegang''s expression changed slightly as he frowned at her. The warning in his cold eyes grew stronger. "Miss, please note your words and actions! Every word you say now will be crucial evidence!" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes. Her pride would not allow her to look miserable in front of this bastard. She scolded him with a smile, "So, this is your real face? How disgusting!" Han Xuegang stared at the frigid woman who refused to cooperate with him in disbelief. "You!" Suddenly, Xian Zihao''s voice interrupted an incomprehensible disagreement between the two of them. What he said next left everyone stunned in a place like a bomb in the deep sea. "I forgot to introduce her to everyone. This is my fiance." Chapter 5：Scheming V "This young woman is President Xian''s fiance?" The sound of people sucking cold air brought Jiang Ruolan back from her shock. Although she had an extreme personality, her broken heart was once again brutally raised before it could drip blood. She looked towards the man with an extraordinary temperament in astonishment. Jiang Ruolan thought she was hallucinating due to a psychological shock, but Xian Zihao gently put his arm around her shoulder and leaned her into his arms. She stiffened when she heard him say, "I don''t like to make my personal affairs public, and I don''t want my private life to be disturbed. Since today''s misunderstanding has occurred, I can understand everyone''s worries and thoughts, but ..." He paused for a moment and looked at Han Xuegang meaningfully, whose face had significantly changed. A hint of a smile appeared in his eyes, but it seemed to be a warning, "I do not wish for this misunderstanding to happen for a second time." "So, this woman is President Xian''s fiance." "Aiya! President Xian has reached the right age to get married. I regret bothering President Xian and his fiance. All of this was just a misunderstanding. I wished both of you a hundred years of marriage and early birth." Some media reporters awkwardly took two steps back, fearing Xian Zihao would remember them for this. They may not be able to survive for offending the Xian Family! In less than two minutes, more than a dozen media reporters had gone quietly with only two or three left. Han Xuegang suddenly asked coldly, as he doubted whether he should go too. "Fiance? I''m afraid he''s lying! Why don''t we hear what this young woman has to say?" As if he knew the inside story, his sentence made two or three media reporters hesitate to leave. Everyone''s eyes immediately focused on Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan did not dare to move. Xian Zihao''s gentle hug and the unpleasant smell of tobacco smoke with the aroma of fresh shower gel made her felt lost for a moment. She admired his calm demeanor. She had long heard that Old Man Xian''s grandson was a prodigy, but she hadn''t thought that this person, whom she could only occasionally hear about, would one day meet her in such a manner. Of course, she knew how serious the current situation was. Even if she didn''t say anything, her actions were sufficient to send Xian Zihao to heaven or hell! Xian Group was a company that could not have the slightest scandal! Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and looked at Xian Zihao firmly. The latter just smiled at her, a warm but not a forced smile, as if he believed that her answer would not disappoint him. Yet, at the moment, no matter whether it was for passion or logic, she will not let that despicable and shameless bastard succeed! Jiang Ruolan suddenly turned to face Han Xuegang. The warning in his eye became much more profound. She scowled at him. "He''s right." Seeing Han Xuegang''s expression almost cracked, Jiang Ruolan arrogantly raised her head and stared into his eyes without fear. "I, Jiang Ruolan, am Xian Zihao''s fiance. Vice President Han, do you want me to repeat that statement again?" The instant their gazes met, Xian Zihao''s eyebrows rose slightly. Pulling his arm around her shoulder, he said with a non-smiling smile, "Everyone, it''s about time for the farce to end. Goodbye." Chapter 6：Were Done! Jiang Ruolan did not know how the reporters went, and she also did not know when Xian Zihao left. When she finally recovered from her miserable grief, she was the only person living in an elegant hotel suite sitting next by the bed like a fool. She wanted to leave this place quickly. However, as she was about to pick up her bag and staggered to the side of the door, her sharp eyes glanced at the snow-white bed. She frowned at not being able to remember what happened yesterday. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to leave, she suddenly came across a tall figure about to enter the room. When she saw the bastard in front of her, her face became stony. She tried to curse him, but at that moment, Han Xuegang raised his hand aggressively and brutally slapped her face. Jiang Ruolan covered her face in disbelief, staring at the man who seemed to want to tear her apart. She raised her hand and slapped him back, but Han Xuegang grabbed her hand in the air. "You bastard! You dare to hit me?" "Jiang Ruolan, you are cruel!" Han Xuegang pointed to her red face. The five-finger mark can be seen on Jiang Ruolan''s face. With a stern look in his eyes, he said, "You knew how important today''s problem is to me! You dared to betray me! What benefits did Xian Zihao give to you? Are you helping him? Hitting you was a light punishment; right now, I want to kill you!" Jiang Ruolan was frustrated. Her heart, which had been in pain until her whole body was shattered, could no longer piece together. She shook off his hand with all her might and staggered a little. She stared at the shameless man in front of her. "Have you had enough? You are very unpleasant to look at, yet you are still pretending to be a decent person?! What a hypocritical bastard! I feel sick just by looking at your face! You''re the one who did that vile and shameless thing! You better find a hole to bury yourself and never get out!" Han Xuegang''s eyes were ice cold and filled with frost. "You woman, didn''t you say that you love me? Four years ago, you followed me like a piece of candy. Didn''t you love me until you are willing to do something for me? Hm? Then what happened today? Is that how you love me?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were bloodshot. "You bastard! Is my love too cheap for you? You can easily send your woman to someone else''s bed just to achieve your goal!" "What''s wrong with sacrificing your body for me?" His malicious eyes lit up with a frightening light, and he laughed with contempt. Jiang Ruolan looked at Han Xuegang for a long time. Finally, she laughed out of anger. "I was really blind back then! How could I fall in love with a man like you?" "What is it? Do you regret it now? Were you sad? Did you feel embarrassed? We are on the tenth floor; you can jump and kill yourself! Don''t worry, no one will stop you!" "Killing myself? In your dreams! In the last four years, I was stupid, even though I regret it now, I will not hurt myself and let others be happy about it!" Jiang Ruolan sneered. "That person with the Han surname! We''re done!" Han Xuegang was stunned. The anger on his face immediately shattered as the signs of anxiety gradually appearing in his eyes. "Lan .." However, at this moment, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to stay in this room anymore. She pushed his body, which was blocking the door, away from her, and walking towards the elevator without looking back. A tall and handsome figure slowly walked out in a safe passage at the end of the corridor. He put one hand in his pocket and leaned his body against the wall while watching the scene in front of him. Chapter 7：Rumors I "Sister Jiang, why do you have such an ugly expression? Aiya, what''s wrong?" Entering the office, Xiong Ruogang, the art editor, brought a cup of warm milk to Jiang Ruolan''s desk, as usual, only to see her sitting there in a state of dizziness with half of her face slightly red and swollen. She couldn''t help but look down at her with concern. "Are you all right? Why didn''t you ask for a leave from the director? Did something happen?" "I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses and accepted a cup of warm milk. She raised her head only to see Xiong Ruogang, who was paying full attention to her and grinning. "Get back to work. I''m fine." "Oh, okay. I just received a call from the director, saying that the newspaper company has sold sensational pictures to our company at high prices. They have sent the picture to my email and instructed me to fix the film so they can post this news this afternoon." While she was talking, Jiang Ruolan was still sitting at her desk in confusion. The warm heat from the cup of milk in her hand brought warmth to her entire body. She was thinking about her job and the scene that took place at the hotel this morning. Luckily, there was no journalist from her company; otherwise, she will lose her face in front of her colleague! She took a deep breath and decided to let go of all that messy thoughts. No matter what, she could not afford to lose this job, and there was no point in letting those people mess up her life! Jiang Ruolan drank a few sips of milk before placing the cup of milk on the table. As she picked up the reports and documents on the table, she saw a new magazine published two days ago. Han Xuegang was on the cover. She came to the Business Reporting Department to help him improve his reputation, yet in the end, it turned out to be a joke! At this moment, Jiang Ruolan expressed her stupidity with an ugly expression, causing her expression to become cold as she threw the magazine into the trash. "Ah!" Just as she was about to concentrate on her work, a sharp scream suddenly came from Xiong Ruogang, provoking other colleagues who had just been in the office to look in that direction with a strange look on their faces. Jiang Ruolan also turned towards the stunned Xiong Rougang. "What happened? Why are you making a fuss?" "Sister Jiang.." Xiong Rougang trembled as she looked at her (Jiang Ruolan) with an expression of worship. She pointed to the computer and then pointed to her, "You...Are you going to be Xian Zihao''s wife?" Before Jiang Ruolan could respond, some women in the office had run to Xiong Rougang''s computer. Some of them screamed and stared at her with envy. Originally, since she had just entered work, they did not recognize her, but in the blink of an eye, a group of women surrounded her table. "Aiya, Editor-in-Chief Jiang, from the moment you arrived at our company, I can tell from your attitude that you are not an ordinary person!" "Ruolan, you are really secretive. You''re the future fiancee of Xian Group''s President?! Say, you do not have to worry about food and clothing, so why did you come to work in our company to be a small editor?" "The person in that photo is really you? I saw your appearance last night, so it turned out you''re going on a date with your fianc! What a romantic couple! Although we''re always interviewing people from the Ministry of Commerce and have interviewed numerous business elites, but I''ve never seen Xian Zihao. I did not think he would be your soon-to-be husband! Chief Jiang, you must help us from now on! You must share the news regarding your husband with us." Jiang Ruolan pushed through the crowd and rushed to Xiong Ruogang''s computer with a pale face. She was shocked to see the photos taken by reporters at the hotel that morning being displayed on this computer screen to the maximum. She was in the center of the pictures; her hair was in disarray, with a blanket wrapped around her body. ''Xian Group''s President spent time with his fiance in a romantic hotel room last night.'' Chapter 8：Rumors II A close-up of her face was shown. The angle of the photo was precise. Anyone who knows Jiang Ruolan will recognize her after seeing the photo. With such clarity, even if she denied it and says that the woman in the photo was not her, no one will believe it! "Sister Jiang! Sister Jiang!" She stared at the pictures on the computer screen with shock. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath, turned around, and sat back down at her desk under the envious gaze of her colleague with a pale face. Just by listening to the chatter, Jiang Ruolan could not help but shivered a little, while raising her hand to cover her forehead and close her eyes to calm her mind. "Sister Jiang, are you unwell? You''re trembling!" Xiong Ruogang''s concerned voice sounded again, but Jiang Ruolan could only shake her head. Without a word, she switched on the computer on her desk, and in the next few minutes, whether Baidu, Google, or any other search engine, the latest and hottest keywords were all the same. ''City H, Xian Group''s President, Xian Zihao, with his fiance at night.'' They mostly took the photos from the corner of the room where Xian Zihao was hugging her tightly. The media dared to offend Xian Zihao and had ignored his previous warnings. F*ck! Even flattering was not such an exaggeration! Before today, she had never met Xian Zihao, who was very popular with the title ''legend.'' Jiang Ruolan immediately threw the mouse and stood up suddenly. As she turned around, some of her colleagues were already standing in front of the office door, watching her. The corner of her mouth twitched. "Regarding this matter, since we are all members of the media, we should be able to understand how a journalist works. In fact, some current affairs and hot news are not necessarily true. There is no need for you to take it too seriously." Without waiting for her to finish, Xiong Ruogang opened another video that had just been posted on the internet. Xian Zihao''s deep voice was suddenly heard through the speakers. "I forgot to introduce my fiance to everyone." "I, Jiang Roulan, am Xian Zihao''s fiance. Vice-President Han, do you want me to repeat that statement again?" Jiang Ruolan: "..." Everyone''s gaze was once again focused on her. Their gazes this time were very different, but most of them were fawning over her. Jiang Ruolan was on the verge of going crazy. While she was anxiously looking for a way to overcome this problem, Sister Feng, one of the editors at her company walked into the room and suddenly said, "Little Jiang, the Editor-in-Chief is waiting for you in his office." She said that the editor-in-chief was waiting for her, not ordered her. Judging from the politeness, it seemed that everyone believed in this gossip. Jiang Ruolan scratched her aching head. At that moment, she felt like she was going crazy. If she knew that this situation would change like this, she would be more willing to pretend to die. Why did she have to follow up on another lie? President Xian had the ability to remain calm in the face of danger, but did she, Jiang Ruolan, have it? Did she have the right to do so? The heck! Her gut turned green with regret! Chapter 9：The Deal I Jiang Ruolan thought there would be an end to these rumors, and everyone will gradually forget about it. After all, it was just rumored! However, in the end, she still had to admit that she considered it too light. Throughout the day, every editorial office in the company was shrouded in joy. There was still half an hour for her work to end. Jiang Ruolan tidied up her desk while thinking about how she should spend the next few days in the spotlight when suddenly the phone on her desk rang. She picked it up, tilted her head while holding the receiver with her chin and shoulders. After that, she continued to pack the documents on the table. Jiang Ruolan was stunned when she heard the details of the conversation. She finally put down the documents she had compiled. "Chen Jun? I don''t know him. Editor-in-Chief, are you sure?" "Aiya, Jiang Ruolan, don''t forget your current identity. Even if you like to be humble and continued to deny it, everyone already knows about your relationship with President Xian. There will be many people who will take the initiative to invite you to eat in the foreseeable future. You have to adjust yourself first! After all, the Xian Family is no ordinary figure in H City. " Jiang Ruolan did not say anything, just put down the phone. After she ended the call with the editor-in-chief, her cell phone suddenly vibrated. She took her phone from her bag. The caller ID showed Han Xuegang''s name. She tried her best to get involved in work today, but with just one call from him could cause her heart, which had been numb all day, to throb in pain again. She saw his name on her phone, thought for a moment, then immediately rejected the call. The phone was silent for about ten seconds, then rang again. That''s still Han Xuegang. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan was in no mood to pay attention to her colleagues'' gazes, who were sneaking glances at her from time to time. Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth angrily and walked out of the office. She stopped in a remote area and answered the call quickly without looking at the caller. She cursed in a low voice, "You bastard, are you not done yet? You want me to scold you again?!" Her throat had been sore since noon due to the fight that day. Now, her voice was hoarse like sand filling down her throat. At the same time, the tone of her voice sounded slightly harsh and angry. After a moment of silence, a clear and melodious voice came from the other side. "Miss Jiang?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were widening. She looked at the call list, and it was an unknown number. Her expression changed as she quickly put the phone to her ear and apologized. "I''m sorry, may I know who this is?" "It''s me, Xian Zihao." Chapter 10：The Deal II The club was one of the most famous luxury clubs in H City. Jiang Ruolan had just gotten out of a taxi when a young man came to greet her. He politely nodded at her. "Are you, Miss Jiang?" She paused for a moment while staring at the man in a suit with suspicion. Seeing the vigilance in her eyes, the man smiled understandingly and said in a low voice. "President Xian is here. He is waiting for you in the pool on the fourth floor." Jiang Ruolan nodded and walked to the clubhouse. By this time, the clubhouse was starting to get lively. They both took the elevator to the fourth floor. The clubhouse was somewhat secluded, with more elegant rental rooms. Passing the wide corridor, she saw a blue pool behind the glass door in front of him. Two people were guarding outside the glass door. When they saw her, they exchanged glances with the man before respectfully opening the door for her. Jiang Ruolan initially thought that it was because of the incident that allowed her to be so close to the rumored Xian Zihao. Now that she had come here to find him, she may have to undergo a security check or something to make sure that there were no dangerous items in her body before he was allowed to enter. Unfortunately, all of that was just in her imagination. She saw Xian Zihao swimming in the clear water like an experienced swimmer. He was wearing a black bathing trunk, and she could see his body clearly. Although his body was not entangled with muscles, he was not weak at all. His charming and beautiful figure wandered freely in the water, making her stunned. "I''ve just arrived." "Sit down." He sat in a chair by the pool. He took a pack of cigarettes, and the sound of the lighter rang out clearly. The man''s fingers covered with smoke as he glanced at her. "Come and sit down." Jiang Ruolan cautiously stole a glance at him, and she also saw that he was also sizing her up. She couldn''t help but smile awkwardly. "President Xian, I think I can give a reasonable explanation for what happened this morning. As long as you listen to it, I can--" "Why are you so nervous?" Xian Zihao looked at the woman in front of him. "I won''t bite. Come here and sit down. " Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes wide and stared in confusion at the man in front of her. A faint smile appeared on her face as she thought of something, but she still did as she was told. "Miss Jiang, are you really afraid of me?" His unfathomable gaze swept over her cautious face. Jiang Ruolan frowned and decided to be honest. "You are the President of the Xian Group. A legend. A prodigy. Who will not be afraid of you?" Xian Zihao laughed when he heard her words. He took out his cigarette, then said in a soft voice. "Miss Jiang, I am also human." His tone was seductive. In the end, his relaxed tone and humor made Jiang Ruolan felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders. She no longer sat upright and shyly tucked her hair behind her ear. She could not deny that the man in front of her had attractiveness, whether his family background, current achievements, character, or appearance, really could influence a woman''s conception of beauty. Facing such an extraordinary and wealthy man made her not dare to speak so carelessly. But with a little joke from him, it not only made her feel relaxed but also comfortable for her to see that under this person''s hidden smile was a keen insight that was easy to grasp. Chapter 11：The Deal III Jiang Ruolan just silently watched Xian Zihao. With wet hair that had not yet dried and a clean, white bathrobe was tied around his body, casually making him look naturally sleek and noble. She turned her head slightly and looked at the blue pool in front of her. "President Xian, I was drunk last night and unconscious. I don''t know what happened next, but I found myself in that bed when I woke up in the morning. You have to believe me. I had nothing to do with Han Xuegang''s plan." "I know." "Ah? You know?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him with astonishment. "What do you really mean?" "Han Xuegang is your boyfriend?" Instead of answering, Xian Zihao suddenly asked her. Xian Zihao placed a newspaper on a round white table between the two of them. Jiang Ruolan''s sharp eyes saw that the news about them filled the entire front page. She immediately looked at him, only to see that his eyes were clear as spring water. "Since you are working on the media platform, you should know that this news has spread across the City today." Seeing her puzzled face, Xian Zihao did not try to hide it while saying indifferently, "I asked someone to check your background." Although she was shocked and uncomfortable, she understood the way he thought. After all, she unconsciously climbed into his bed and almost caused his reputation to fall into the drain. Jiang Ruolan calmed down a little, "Honestly, this matter causes a lot of problems for me, too. Tonight, I will write an explanation, and believe me; I will not get you involved. I will explain this to everyone that it was just a misunderstanding." "How are you going to do that?" Xian Zihao''s expression was indifferent, smooth, and calm. His slightly raised lips had a taunting edge. "First of all, I have a media platform next to me that can help broadcast all the information, and I will use it to clarify everything as soon as possible. After all, these things are fake. Soon everyone will understand that it''s just a misunderstanding." "From the information I obtained, you are responsible for the business part. Miss Jiang, you should be clear that as President of the Xian Group, there is no room for me to retract my words." "Even though I didn''t care about other people''s opinions, I still have no choice but to pay attention to them. To be Xian Group''s CEO, I have no choice but to follow Xian Family rules. Even if I denied it, it would be considered as entertaining the public. " "So, how are you going to solve it? You also need to explain it to your family." Xian Zihao seemed to be thinking about something very cruel. His smile was as lively as clouds and wind. His eyes were as bright as black obsidian, and there was a strange smile on his lips. Chapter 12：The Deal IV How could Jiang Ruolan not know that this matter was not something that can be explained by simply being labeled as a misunderstanding? With that, Jiang Ruolan said thoughtfully, "Other than explaining the real thing, I really can''t think of any other way to solve this situation. That''s right! You are a dignified CEO of Xian Group. No one dares to spread rumors about you. How about this, I will say that I broke up with you. I will consider my words carefully and try my best so that everyone can accept-- " "Miss Jiang, before you met me, what kind of person is Xian Zihao?" He suddenly said this. Jiang Ruolan was startled. She looked at him hesitantly. "Huh?" "Describe what you hear about me as completely as possible." Seeing that he did not intend to joke, Jiang Ruolan felt her head was about to explode. How should she answer this question? "President Xian, I will be honest with you. From the rumors I heard, when you were a teenager, you received many internationally recognized awards. Once you return from studying abroad, you set foot into the business world, and over the past five years, your sixth sense and sharpness have shaped who you are now. You are the light of the Xian Family. " "I want to hear negative reviews, not flattery." Xian Zihao chuckled. Although his face was full of smiles, it still made her (Jiang Ruolan) feel intense oppression. The man in front of her was the President of the Xian Group. To say negative things about him made her feel like a tiger was watching her. Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth and stuttered. "T...The negative things I heard are not many. It''s just that everyone thinks that you are too young to hold a position as CEO. They say you are not mature and competent enough. However, this is only a small part of it. Most people still trust you, President Xian." "Right. I am too young, immature, and not strong enough. Many people think that I''ve achieved my position so easily because I am a legitimate heir of Xian Family. Then, Ms. Jiang, if I denied these rumors, do you know what the consequences are?" Jiang Ruolan was speechless. Han Xuegang was indeed vicious. He tried to frame Xian Zihao, but he never thought that Xian Zihao would easily reverse the situation. However, the consequences of explaining these rumors were much worse than she expected. Jiang Ruolan felt that she was in danger and stood on the edge of the ocean. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Then, Mr. Xian, what do you think we should do now?" He did not immediately answer but stood quietly. His tall, slender figure slowly moved around the pool, and after a while, he glanced at her. "We''re getting married." ? Chapter 13：Enemy I "Married?! "Do I look like I''m joking?" His beautiful eyebrows were slightly raised as he slowly walked towards her until he was half a meter away. "Miss Jiang, I don''t like solving problems with violence. You must know what is going on right now. You surely understood the implications." They both stood so close that it made Jiang Ruolan panic and did not dare to move recklessly. However, she still looked at him with disbelief. In his eyes, there was no trace of humor. "I ... I think there are other methods we can consider." "I''ll give you two days to think about it." Xian Zihao''s faint voice interrupted her. His gaze shifted to the phone in the left pocket of her jacket. Suddenly, he reached out for her phone and pressed a few numbers on it. Jiang Ruolan watched his movements in confusion. She wanted to ask, but as she opened her mouth, he cut her. "This is my number. If you have a problem within these two days, you can come and see me at any time." With that, he returned the phone to her while smiling elegantly. "We are on the same side, and our fate has been decided by coincidence. Miss Jiang, you are a smart person. You should know what I meant, right?" Of course she understood the meaning. No matter what happened in the future, she will not be able to escape unscathed. She paused and did not reject his proposal. She held her phone tightly while nodding. "I understand. Although it was a bit sudden, I will think about it carefully." Xian Zihao tilted his head and looked up at the sky outside the window. "It''s late. Should I take you home?" "No need! I''ll take a taxi!" She quickly took a step back and nodded at him. Under the supervision of staff members, Jiang Ruolan ran to the elevator and covered her chest with her hands. She stared at the elevator mirror with her eyes wide open and pale face. She still could not believe what had just happened. When the elevator stopped on the first floor, she quickly walked outside with her head lowered. Because she was in a hurry, she did not notice two people were heading towards her and crashed into them. "Are you blind or what?! How can you bumped into us!" Jiang Ruolan immediately stepped back and wanted to apologize before she saw who it was. She looked at the man and woman who were leaning against each other in front of her. The woman glanced at her with an arrogant expression, her hand holding the man''s arm, and the man was Han Xuegang! "Jiang Ruolan." Han Xuegang was also surprised to see her here. He looked up and down a few times and sneered. "This is really a narrow path to meet the enemy. What? Do you think you can get into this club just because you have the title of ''fiancee'' to Xian Zihao? How can you think that you deserve to come here?" "Xue, who is this woman?" The woman next to Han Xuegang, whose half body pressed against his arm, looked at her (Jiang Ruolan) in annoyance, and asked suspiciously. ? Chapter 14：Enemy II "Her? Do you remember what I once said about the woman who chased me in college? This is her." "So it''s her? Wow, I did not think there could be a shameless woman like her. Didn''t you say she was in F City? Why is she here?" Observing their style of talking badly about herself made Jiang Ruolan understood why Han Xuegang was always on the phone and "busy" after she came to H City. It turned out that two years after graduating when she was still stupid to hold on to their love, he already had a new woman. The doubts that had accumulated in her heart for so long finally cleared in the blink of an eye. When she met Xiong Ruogang last weekend at the mall, she saw Han Xuegang walking out of a jewelry store in the city center. She was so excited to think that he would propose to her, but when she saw that he had not done anything the next day, she could not refrain from asking. Jiang Ruolan thought he was panicking because she knew about the surprise, but she did not think the woman he was proposing was not her. In doubt, he hugged her and told her that he was not ready to propose to her, and he promised that he would marry her within six months. Those small blessings were gone in an instant. The cruel and sharp words mocked her stupidity and naivety. She looked at the unshakable man and woman in front of her and the dazzling diamond ring on the woman''s ring finger. Oh, how wrong she was! Her hand that was holding the phone was slowly tightened. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes gradually turned red. Of course, she would not cry. Her eyes were red because of anger. She gritted her teeth as she looked at Han Xuegang with contempt and ridicule. "It''s natural for you to walk on two ships. It''s nice to talk about love while hugging other women, isn''t it?" Han Xuegang suddenly narrowed his eyes, "Jiang Ruolan, do not make yourself look innocent. Who wants a woman like you who is very ugly and does not have a beautiful figure? First, go back and look at yourself in the mirror. Your face alone makes people want to vomit---" *Pah!* This loud noise immediately silenced the loud commotion on the first floor of the Aristocratic Hall. Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to look at two women and a man standing in the middle. "Ah! You dare hit my boyfriend?!" Han Xuegang, who was slapped, couldn''t open his mouth before the woman next to him shouted angrily, and swung the bag in her hand to her (Jiang Ruolan) face. She gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath. "Bastard!" Then, she quickly dodged the woman''s bag and stepped back. Ignoring the audience around her, she pushed the woman who pounced on her and looked back angrily at Han Xuegang. "Han Xuegang, I curse you, bastard, for a horrible death!" "You dared to hit my boyfriend and cursed him?! You are such a whore!" "Scram!" Jiang Ruolan shouted at the woman. "Jiang Ruolan, don''t go too far!" ? Chapter 15：Enemy III "Who went overboard? I always see you as a man who tries hard to go up, but it turns out you are very despicable and dirty! I, Jiang Ruolan, am too stupid! You are the one who is a hypocrite! Han Xuegang, I''m warning you! Do not think that you can do whatever you want just because a woman loves you! Do not push me!" Jiang Ruolan may not have much ability, but it was still possible for her to fight with teeth for teeth, eyes for eyes! "Are you threatening me?" "Was it a threat or a disdain? You know it very well!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t give him any face as she held her head high. She would never allow herself to be beaten or bullied like those women in those sentimental scenes; that would only show weakness through the tears. She shifted her gaze to the woman in his arms, who seemed to have a rich family background. Han Xuegang hugged the woman and did not let her be impulsive, like running and arguing with her (Jiang Ruolan). The former lover observed the anger in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes with contempt and indifference, then lowered his head and comforted the woman in his arms. "Fei''er, she doesn''t care about her reputation at all. Why do you have to be angry with her? This slap? Just think of it as retaliation for her years of madness against me. We don''t owe her anything after this!" Fei''er? Jiang Ruolan almost vomited blood. She suddenly stared at the woman in his arms. No wonder she felt that this woman looked a little familiar. So this woman was the daughter of the chairman of the Ling Family from G City, whom she had interviewed in private, Ling Fei''er! When interviewing Chairman Ling at the Ling residence, Jiang Ruolan chanced upon a young woman driving a BMW passing by. The woman casually greeted them as she passed by, and Director Ling smiled and said that she was his only daughter, Ling Fei''er. At that moment, Jiang Ruolan understood. She finally understood how Han Xuegang, an ordinary university student without a good background, could become the Ling Group''s vice president in two years. That''s all because of the Ling Family. He was using women to soared his position. Her mocking gaze seemed to pierce Han Xuegang. When Jiang Ruolan glanced at him sarcastically, he just hugged Ling Feier more tightly, as if he wanted to prove to her that he loved the woman in his arms. Jiang Ruolan suddenly laughed out loud, "Haha." "What are you laughing at?" Ling Fei''er, who had been comforted by Han Xuegang, glared at her. "Hahaha ..." Jiang Ruolan cried. The anger in her eyes had long turned into compassion. She looked at Ling Fei''er, who was about twenty years old, and said, "I was laughing at you. You are as stupid as I am." "You!" "Jiang Ruolan!" Han Xuegang shouted in a low voice, clearly afraid that she would say something. Jiang Ruolan had no intention of warning Ling Fei''er at all. Seeing Han Xuegang''s anxious face, the curve of her mouth lifted. She never thought that she had a very high level of patience. She laughed out loud and stepped forward. Under the suspicious gaze of Ling Feier, she raised her hand and pushed the couple in front of her forcefully from blocking her path, then walked out of the building. "Cheh! Look at her arrogant attitude! I''m going to find my dad and--" Chapter 16：Why Are You Crying? Not far from the club, Jiang Ruolan''s calm face finally collapsed. Her footsteps became slower as she unconsciously walked into the corner of the building with no one around. Her body leaned against the wall, and her bag fell to the ground. The tears she held back finally flowed down her face. Within just four years, it was as if she had gone through an entire cycle of reincarnation. That clean and handsome man was hugging another woman''s thigh for fame and true love. Moreover, he wisely planned and used her by sending her to someone else''s bed! Jiang Ruolan did not want to cry. She did not want to cry for such a man. Her thousand days of longing and love were shattered in one day. She didn''t want to cry, but she had to. Tears continued to flow like a broken dam. She sometimes raised her hand to wipe the moisture from her face, but in the blink of an eye, her face was once again wet with salty tears. In the end, she simply sat on the ground without caring for her image. She was biting her lip while quietly crying. "You, why are you here?" She was stunned. The extraordinary man had one hand in his pocket while looking at her crying face. His voice was indifferent. "Just now, you swore that you would take revenge just as he did on you. But now, you''re crying so miserably right after you turn around." Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment before raising her hand and rubbing her eyes. She muttered in a shy tone, "Did you see everything?" Xian Zihao didn''t reply. He was looking at her. After a while, he said, "Sorry, Miss Jiang, I am not used to carrying handkerchiefs and tissues." Jiang Ruolan pulled out a packet of tissue from her bag on the floor to wiped her tears. She took a deep breath before standing with the bag in her hand. She raised her eyebrow and looked at Xian Zihao. "President Xian is so cold even when he''s telling a joke." Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and walked towards the black Land Rover next to the road and said, "Come in. I''ll take you home." The car''s price was neither expensive nor cheaper; the appearance was casual and low-key, just like Xian Zihao''s noble and elegant temperament. This was the first time she had met such a man who was satisfied with everything and did not show off his wealth and strength. Maybe this was what a true nobleman looks like. "I''ll take a taxi myself!" She did not hesitate to turn around and leave. "Ling Feier''s father is not a nobody. What will happen if the Ling Family targets you?" Xian Zihao did not stop her. His voice was as indifferent as ever. Jiang Ruolan froze in her steps and turned around abruptly. What kind of man was this Xian Zihao? It seemed as he was approachable, but at the same time, he made people tremble. That''s right, with Ling Fei''er''s temper, she definitely would suffer a loss. How could Ling Fei''er let her have a good life? Furthermore, she had such strong backing! Jiang Ruolan was too preoccupied with her sadness to think about the consequences, but Xian Zihao''s next words sent chills down her spine. ? Chapter 17：Shouldnt You Be Happy? Seeing the various changes in her expression, Xian Zihao knew that Jiang Ruolan was indeed a smart woman. She did not need many hints to understand all the problems she was facing. Xian Zihao said Nothing and took out his electronic car key to open the car door. This time, Jiang Ruolan did not refuse him. She looked at him hesitantly as he got into the driver''s seat. She walked towards the Land Rover hesitantly. The car window was slowly lowered as he spoke in a low magnetic voice, "Get in." "President Xian--" "Jiang Ruolan." He suddenly called her by her name, causing her to be stunned for a moment. A little impatience appeared in his eyes. "Is it difficult to lower your self-esteem to one person?" Jiang Ruolan opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, "I do not have a noble and holy personality. In this era, those who are not afraid of power are all immature nationalist youth; only just because I compromise doesn''t mean I have to lowered my head to anyone!" "Was this the way you compromise?" Xian Zihao sneered as he started the engine, turned the steering wheel, and drove the car into the traffic. "Besides marrying you, is there any other way to solve this problem?" Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. "Nothing is absolute. However, looking at it from other points, other than this method, there is no other way for us." Xian Zihao''s gaze was fixed on the traffic, and his voice was so calm that it was difficult to say whether he was happy or angry. "But we " "News that you are my fiancee has been spread by the media and the public. Explaining it will only bring worse results." Xian Zihao shifted gears and accelerated. "Han Xuegang or any of the Ling Family wants to take revenge on you. With your current situation, you are like a locust trying to stop the car. If they want to touch you, it is as easy as destroying an ant." Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized that Xian Zihao did not even ask her where she lived. Thinking about the information he had collected about herself, she immediately took a stand. She felt this man''s calmness was terrifying. "I know you have a brother. You depend on your job to earn money to live, and you also have to support your brother for his college fees." "What are you talking about?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him carefully In just one day, Xian Zihao managed to investigate all these things! Jiang Ruolan looked at the man who had an indifferent expression on his face. "Could it be that all rich people are willing to do anything to protect themselves? Even if the person in front of you is a woman you do not know?" Xian Zihao suddenly looked at her with cold eyes. "Miss Jiang, I have another solution for this situation. Do you want to die because of illness or do you want to disappear from this world with another way? As a dead woman, I don''t have to take responsibility for you." Jiang Ruolan''s expression changed immediately. She understood the meaning behind his words. She did not need him to explain in detail. "Alright, then." She lowered her eyes and laughed to herself in a low voice. "I am just an ordinary human being who afraid of death." Xian Zihao looked at her meaningfully. "Miss Jiang, are you laughing at yourself? First, this marriage is to protect yourself, and secondly, you can use your reputation as my wife to defeat your ex-lover. Shouldn''t you be happy?" Be happy about what? She just sold her soul to the devil! Five minutes later, the black Land Rover had left under the dim light of the night while Jiang Ruolan stood in front of the entrance, completely dazed and motionless. One was to protect herself; the other was to attack Han Xuegang. She, Jiang Ruolan, had also lost her rational due to her anger. While she was lost in thought, she suddenly felt someone was looking at her from a public phone booth across the residential complex street. Jiang Ruolan looked at the phone booth, and sure enough, she saw a small, sneaky man who seemed to be hiding something in his clothes in a panic. It was a miniature camera. Realizing the situation, Jiang Ruolan quickly entered her house. Chapter 18：How Can It Be Compared To Other Hard Work? As soon as Jiang Ruolan opened the door, only six candles on the cake on the coffee table radiated a warm glow on a gloomy night. She was stunned for a moment, then quickly turned on the light in the living room. "Jiang Yijun! Are you skipping class again? Who told you to come here?" Sure enough, the calm and romantic atmosphere in the living room was suddenly cracked by the sound of the door opening. Jiang Yijun, who was about 1.8 meters tall wearing a small bear pajamas and furious slippers, was leaning against her bedroom door. His hands were crossed over his chest and he looked at Jiang Ruolan with an indifferent look. "Jiang Ruolan, in these two years, I often wonder if you are a loli or not. Only after seeing your pajamas, I suddenly realized that you are indeed a loli. Who would have thought, huh!" "F*ck!" Jiang Ruolan''s face turned pale, she muttered an incantation and rushed over, tugging at the dead guy''s sleeves. "Quickly take off my pajamas! I bought it after I got here. If you tore it off, would you buy me a new one?! Take it off! Also! I am your sister! How dare you call me by my full name!" Jiang Yijun lowered his head to look at the woman whose height reached to his shoulders. He unconsciously curled his lips and said, "You''re only a year older than me. If it wasn''t for you forcing me to graduate, I would already have been able to support you by getting a job." Jiang Ruolan sighed and lowered her hand that was pulling on her pajamas. "Seven years ago, I was the one who pulled you along with me as we walked out from Jiang Family. I swear that even if we were alone outside, I would do my best to let you study in college or study abroad!" "But Jiang Ruolan, I am a man! I can''t bear to see you work so hard!" Jiang Ruolan walked back to the living room. Looking at six candles on the cake, with two shades of blue and four pinks, representing her 24-year-old age, she felt like crying. Last night was her birthday. She sat down on the sofa and blew out the candles. Then, she took it out one by one. Jiang Ruolan secretly looked at the fruit cake in front of her. A thick layer of cream was topped with her favorite strawberries and cherries. She held the few thin candles in her hand and laughed. "All the hard work is already in the past." Compared to the torture of life and death that she experienced in the Jiang Family at the age of seventeen, how can it be compared to other hard work? Jiang Yijun was silent and looked at her for a moment before walking closer. He sat down next to her and tried to hug her. When Jiang Ruolan was about to turn around, he hugged her shoulder tightly and did not let her push him away. "What are you doing? You are not a child anymore! Even though we are siblings, we cannot be this intimate, right? Let go!" "I returned to G City last month under the school arrangement." ? Chapter 19：I Cursed You Will Never Get Married Jiang Yijun only said one sentence and stopped talking. He just hugged Jiang Ruolan tightly. "Yijun? Have you gone back to the Jiang Family?" Jiang Ruolan frowned. He looked at her in silence, not speaking. Jiang Ruolan panicked and grabbed his arm, "Did you go back to our old house? Yes or no?" Jiang Yijun did not respond, and quietly hid the light that surrounded his eyes, hiding his feelings. Suddenly, he covered his stomach and bit his lip. "I''m hungry ~" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. Although she was worried but when she looked at him behaving like that, her heart softened. She got up and entered the kitchen hesitantly. Five minutes later, while waiting for the water to boil, Jiang Ruolan walked out of the kitchen while wiping her hand and saw Jiang Yijun still sitting on the sofa. No one knew what he was thinking. She turned and headed straight for the bedroom and found a two-page book. This account book was the book she asked her classmates made for her when she left the Jiang Family with Yijun seven years ago. The first page was information about herself, and the second page was Jiang Yijun. Seven years ago, she left that house resolutely. She still remembered him (Jiang Yijun) waiting for her at an intersection on a winter night with a temperature of twenty degrees below zero by wearing only a thin jacket and saying that he wanted to go with her. At that time, their bodies were covered with wounds, and in their adolescence, they had experienced the coldness and warmth of the human world. Jiang Ruolan quickly put the household book in her bag. After a while, she walked out of the bedroom and headed straight for the kitchen. Seeing that the water was boiling, she took out two bags of noodles from the refrigerator. Jiang Ruolan carefully stirred the noodles with her chopsticks when she suddenly felt the warmth in the back of her waist. She was stunned when she looked to the side and saw that Jiang Yijun had entered the kitchen and suddenly hugged her waist. He didn''t say anything, he just hugged her from behind tightly. His hands covered her stomach and his chin was on the side of her neck. He seriously watched her cook noodles like they were a newlywed couple. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t be bothered with him. She put down her chopsticks and suddenly twisted Jiang Yijun''s arm and immediately hit his chest. Sure enough, Jiang Yijun immediately groaned in pain and let her go. "Stinking brat, you dare to say that to your sister? The next time you do that again, I will immediately paralyze you!" "Jiang Ruolan, you despicable woman! I curse you that you will never get married!" The wails came howling through the living room. "Tsk, I''m afraid your curse had already failed." Jiang Ruolan whispered. Seeing that the noodles were cooked, she put out the fire and stirred the noodles. She turned and looked at Jiang Yijun who was sitting on the couch with strawberries in his mouth. After looking at his face carefully, Jiang Ruolan''s eyes immediately widened. Why did she feel that his face was similar to Xian Zihao? Chapter 20：Did You Guys Have A Fight? There were still four days left until their appointment at the Civil Affairs Bureau. "Sister Jiang! Sister Jiang! A natural gas explosion occurred 20 minutes ago in a multi-storey building on Songliu Road in the southern suburbs. Not many people are in the Reporting Department, so the editor-in-chief wants us to go there immediately, to observe the situation!" As soon as Jiang Ruolan entered the office, she heard Xiong Ruogang''s words. Her expression changed drastically, she hurriedly put on her coat and picked up her bag. "Let''s go!" Ten minutes later, they both arrived at the scene. From a distance, they could see a tall building, already surrounded by police tape. Xiong Ruogang quickly took out her mini camera and followed behind Jiang Ruolan, showing their media work badge as they walked into the security perimeter. The sound of police sirens and ambulances continued to be heard at the scene. Jiang Ruolan reached out to help paramedics carried the bloodied people onto a stretcher. She also asked the police and security personnel in the area about the situation. In the midst of mourning and strife, the wounded were being treated one by one. Xiong Ruogang then suddenly patted Jiang Ruolan on the shoulder. "Sister Jiang, look!" Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look in the direction Xiong Ruogang was pointing at. In the blink of an eye, she was stunned. Xian Zihao was scolding the management of the department with a serious and firm expression. Sometimes, he turned around and said a few words to the staff around him. He was clearly in a meeting when the incident happened and came straight here. He wore a very formal gray and black striped coat. There was no attitude of craziness around the pool at the club that day, and there was no dark and relaxed appearance when he drove her home that day. This building may be one of the buildings invested by Xian Group. When such a big incident happened, Xian Zihao himself came to the scene. "Let''s meet President Xian!" Xiong Ruogang cunningly blinked her big eyes. She dragged Jiang Ruolan who was still questioning the police, towards Xian Zihao. "Now is not the time to interview him!" Although Jiang Ruolan did not expect to meet him at this time, she firmly pulled her hand away from Xiong Ruogang''s grip. She raised her head and looked at the scorched building not far away with a worried expression. "Currently, 17 people have died and 45 people have been injured." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan turned around and walked to the fire department to ask about the rescue situation. Xiong Ruogang stood still, looking at Jiang Ruolan''s back with a confused expression. Then, she turned her head to look at Xian Zihao, who was surrounded by a crowd not far away. Half an hour later, most people at the scene, including the media were cleared out. As Xiang Ruogang followed Jiang Ruolan back to the car, she asked her with a cunning smile, "Sister Jiang, did you guys have a fight? President Xian seemed to have seen you just now but he reacted as if he saw a stranger. Tell me the truth, did you quarrel?" Chapter 21：Xian Zihao Were Looking For Her As long as they were not married, they were strangers. Jiang Ruolan did not say anything. She looked at Xiong Ruogang''s shimmering face and suddenly put the manuscript in her hand. "When you go back, organize these. You must report the details in half an hour." "Oh ..." Xiong Ruogang raised her hand and scratched her head as she accepted her fate and read the newspaper clippings in her hand carefully. At 3 p.m., while the two of them were busy writing a report on the incident, the phone on Jiang Ruolan''s desk rang. She, on the other hand, was too busy to answer the call. Xiong Ruogang happened to pass by with a number of items in her hand, and when she saw Jiang Ruolan was busy and could not receive the call, she took the call for her. "Hello! Is this a Qin Magazine Company?" When Xiong Ruogang heard a voice on the other end of the phone, she was momentarily stunned. Her mouth trembled as she looked towards Jiang Ruolan. "Sister Jiang, I think someone is looking for you." Hearing the strangeness in Xiong Ruogang''s voice, Jiang Ruolan looked at her indifferently. "What''s up? Who''s calling?" Xiong Ruogang, on the other hand, held the phone in amazement. She blinked and whispered, "I really got a call from Xian Zihao." Suddenly, some female colleagues looked towards them. Jiang Ruolan frowned, clearly not believing that Xian Zihao did not have her cell phone number. She grabbed the phone and put it on her ear. "Hello?" "Jiang Ruolan, come to my company." "Huh?" She thought she had misheard him. Immediately go to Xian Group, I''ll give you ten minutes." *Crack!* The call ended. Only then did Jiang Ruolan recover from her shock. She looked at the phone in surprise. It was really Xian Zihao? But why did he call her office number? Astonished, Jiang Ruolan looked at the jealous women gathered around her. Inwardly, she rolled her eyes. She knew that Xian Zihao was not so different. She took out her cell phone and realizing that the battery was running out. Jiang Ruolan quickly packed her things and news clippings before walking out of the office. She did not know why Xian Zihao was looking for her. Jiang Ruolan did not think too much and went downstairs to find a taxi. Although she left her office quickly, in the end, she faced traffic jams. It took her about half an hour to arrive at Xian Group. She quickly explained her situation to the receptionist. The receptionist called someone to inquire about the appointment while she politely smiled at her. "Miss Jiang, please wait for a moment. Secretary Du will come down to receive you soon." "Secretary Du?" Jiang Ruolan was puzzled. Moments later, a man in his thirties in black clothes came out of the elevator. He saw her standing in the lobby on the first floor and slowly approached her. "Miss Jiang, sorry for making you wait so long." "It doesn''t matter. President Xian told me to come here half an hour ago, but I was stuck in a traffic jam. I tried to call him but he did not answer. Where is his office?" ? Chapter 22：A Busy Man "It''s like this. President Xian waited for you half an hour ago, but he should be at the airport now. He had an important meeting in Beijing tonight, so Miss Jiang, you can come back when President Xian returned." Secretary Du said with a smile. "I was only 20 minutes late and he already left?" Jiang Ruolan finds it hard to believe. "You never know, President Xian is usually very busy, so he has a very precise time concept. Since you are late and he still has other things to do, of course, he will not wait for you. Miss Jiang, please wait for him to return first. " "When will he be back?" Secretary Du paused for a moment. "Although the meeting in Beijing tonight is very important, it will not be long. He will come back in the evening on the plane, but by the time he gets back to his office, it should be past 2 AM." "Then I will wait for him in his office." "Miss Jiang?" "After all, I was the one who was late, so it was right for me to wait for him." Secretary Du looked at her. After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said, "All right, President Xian told me what he needed Miss Jiang to do before he left. It would be nice if you stayed here and did the press release he asked for." Secretary Du led Jiang Ruolan to Xian Zihao''s office. While items on tables, chairs, and even sofas and bookshelves were all expensive, not much can be found in such a large office. It was a modest office with simple furniture, but looked very comfortable, especially the wide, bright French windows on the left. One can look out the window when he was tired, and he will actually see a building with the city center logo, as well as a view of the congested streets. Jiang Ruolan inevitably wonders what it felt like every time Xian Zihao stood here and looked at the endless flow of cars and traffic in the city, covering more than 60% of the city''s real estate and business. "This is information that President Xian ordered you to include in the press release." Secretary Du handed over the documents. Jiang Ruolan took it and flipped through it. "I know what to do now." "Do you need help?" "Thank you." As Secretary Du left, Jiang Ruolan glanced at the computer on the table, doubting how many secrets were in it and whether she should touch it or not. Suddenly, Secretary Du brought a laptop for her to use. Jiang Ruolan smiled gratefully at him. Chapter 23：Fell Asleep At 2:30 in the morning, when Xian Zihao opened his office door, his eyes froze slightly. At a glance, he saw a slender figure in the corner of the sofa. Because the air conditioner was too cold, Jiang Ruolan curled into a ball. It was obvious that Secretary Du had already told him about her presence, so he was not too surprised to see her, however, he did not think that this woman would actually rearrange the night press release and sleep in his office! Xian Zihao walked to the sofa and glanced at Jiang Ruolan''s calm face as she slept. He also glanced at the script prepared on the computer. She really could sleep anywhere. Basically, no one can enter his office casually and without his permission. This woman actually used his office as her bedroom, and she also sleeps soundly! Xian Zihao unbuttoned his suit jacket and placed it on Jiang Ruolan''s body. She moved a little in her sleep. Xian Zihao lowered his eyes to see her lashes fluttering as if she was about to get up. But after a few movements, she stopped moving. He sighed and walked around the table. He entered the data he had brought back into his computer and spent the night learning the new plan that had been approved. "Are you awake?" The office door opened and Secretary Du entered. Seeing Jiang Ruolan stared at the jacket, he walked with a smile. "President Xian came back last night. Miss Jiang, you are very dedicated. You did your job quickly." Xian Zihao came back? Jiang Ruolan was shocked and said in surprise, "Heaven, I actually fell asleep here. Is President Xian angry?" "Miss Jiang did not sleep all night to finish writing. It''s understandable that you fell asleep. Why would he be angry?" Secretary Du smiled warmly. "Then where is he now?" Ji Ruolan suddenly remembered her manuscript and she quickly turned on the computer on the tea table. After a moment, she sighed in relief. "Luckily, I had it ready last night." Having said that, she looked at Secretary Du who was smiling at her. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked at the shirt jacket in her hand. She gently placed it on the couch, then began compiling the manuscript. "I was an hour late for work, so I had to rush back to the company." "You will not wait for President Xian?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at him. Looked like Secretary Du had seen the news. It was clear that he knew about her ''relationship'' with Xian Zihao. No wonder she was allowed to be relaxed in the CEO office. She no longer hesitated and continued packing her things. "He was so busy yesterday and rushed back to H City last night. Shouldn''t he go back and rest? I won''t wait for him. I have to go back to the company." "President Xian was in his office last night to deal with a plan he brought home from Beijing and did not return to rest. Currently, he is in the conference room on the second floor, meeting with several directors. Also, Miss Jiang, we have contacted your company and you get a day off today. " Chapter 24：Jiang Bingqing Jiang Ruolan continued to put some manuscripts in the bag. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Anyway, I have completed what President Xian ordered me to do, so there is no need for me to wait for him. Thank you, Secretary Du." Seeing her insistence, Secretary Du did not stop her. When Jiang Ruolan arrived at the lobby on the first floor, she checked in her ID card and left the company. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard a commotion behind her and turned to see the source of the noise. She saw several company directors who had completed their meeting walk out of the elevator, but there were no signs of Xian Zihao. It can be seen that Secretary Du only politely urged her to stay not on Xian Zihao''s instructions. Realizing what she was thinking, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but laugh as she turned and walked out of the building. If it weren''t for Han Xuegang''s scheme, she would definitely not have a relationship with a man like Xian Zihao, whose status was so high that it could shine. In that case, it was good enough that he did not see her as a woman who was good at acting, and she was grateful that he did not use the most direct and cruel way to make her disappear from this world. Could it be that she was relying on him to have a good effect on herself? Ah, she no longer dreamed of being Cinderella. It was already 9.30 am when she rushed to the company. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and walked forward, noticing the unfamiliar car parked in front of the company. "Jiang Ruolan, you are really capable enough. Even a man like Xian Zihao can be tempted by a little vixen like you!" A familiar voice was heard from behind her. Jiang Ruolan stopped and looked at the woman in surprise. A nightmare from seven years ago once again appeared in her eyes. She looked at Jiang Bingqing, who was wearing an expensive dress and was standing in front of a white Audi car with a mocking expression. Seeing the shock in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, Jiang Bingqing walked one step towards him. She gracefully stood in front of her, arrogantly lifting her sexy lips and laughing coldly while mocking her. "What? You did not expect to see me again?" Although Jiang Ruolan was shocked, she quickly calmed down. She glanced at Jiang Bingqing before turning to look at the car. Madam Jiang was nowhere to be seen. Jiang Ruolan gave her a puzzled glance. "Why are you here?" "I went with my mother to H City to visit relatives and who would have thought that I would see the news about you in the newspaper. After seven years of not seeing you, you really look like a shameless woman. You dare to crawl into anyone''s bed." Jiang Bingqing looked at Jiang Ruolan in disgust, "I just checked in with someone and found out that you work here. Why? Aren''t you going to be the CEO''s wife? To work in a place like this? Looks like I guessed it right. You really used shameless methods to get into Xian Zihao''s bed, forcing him to pretend that you are his fiancee in front of the media. " Faced with this woman''s mockery, Jiang Ruolan had long been accustomed. She looked at Jiang Bingqing''s usual noble and proud look with an expressionless face. "Miss Jiang doesn''t need to care about my matters. If there''s nothing else, I''m going to work." "Jiang Ruolan, you shameless bastard! Do not dream of climbing the Xian Family! Let me tell you, I have known Xian Zihao for a long time. He is my best friend''s childhood sweetheart. In terms of family background, Xian Zihao wouldn''t even spare you a glance! Don''t think you can get into a man''s bed like that shameless mother of yours! The Xian family is not like our Jiang Family, and Xian Zihao is not a coward like your father! Why don''t you follow in your mother''s footsteps and commit suicide?! Do you know that a shameless bitch like you only polluting the air!" Chapter 25：Have You Said Enough? Jiang Bingqing''s voice was very loud. Her voice was almost heard by everyone on the ground floor of the office. She deliberately scolded her loudly. Jiang Ruolan ignored the curious head peeking out of the window. She clenched her fists tightly, while her pale face stared at Jiang Bingqing''s arrogant face. "Have you said enough?" "No!" Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and tried to hold back the anger in her heart with all her might. She did not want to waste any more time with her. "Since you appeared in my life when have I ever had a good day? What else do you want? Let me be humiliated? Or do you want me to die without a complete corpse?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned around. Step by step, she approached Jiang Bingqing. Jiang Bingqing was stunned. Looking at the frost in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, she couldn''t help but take two steps back. Her eyes were filled with astonishment. "You!" "You warned me? What right do you have to warn me? I left the Jiang Family seven years ago, and no longer appear in front of you and your so-called mother! I didn''t even bother to fight the so-called Jiang Family inheritance with you. What else do you want from me?! It''s been seven years! Seven years and I still can''t get rid of the nightmare that you, Jiang Bingqing, gave me! Let me tell you, Jiang Ruolan right now was no longer Jiang Ruolan in the past that you can be scolded and beaten!" Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and pointed to the side of the road, "You will not let me live a good life, will you? Go! Go ask your friend in Black Society to kidnap me again! Let them inject me with stimulants and be almost raped by a group of old men! Hurry up and go! Isn''t that the method you used before?!" "Jiang Ruolan, who are you yelling at?!" Jiang Bingqing did not think Jiang Ruolan knew that she was the one who planned the incident seven years ago. She quickly retreated a few steps back, her eyes filled with caution. The distance between the two of them was only six or seven meters. Then she reluctantly scolded. "You have the nerve to bring up that matter by yourself? If it wasn''t for Jiang Yijun and Gengxin saving you back then, you would have already been happy under those old men! Shameless daughter of Guanyu, aren''t you as cheap as your mother? The same type of person who likes to be played by men? I was just trying to help you!" "Sister Jiang, what happened?" Xiong Ruogang ran hurriedly and stood next to Jiang Ruolan with concern written all over her face. She looked at her red eyes and asked, "Sister Jiang?" Jiang Bingqing, who was already standing next to the car, once again warned her. "Jiang Ruolan, let''s wait and see!" With that, she got into the white Audi and quickly drove away. "Sister Jiang?" Xiong Ruogang carefully held Jiang Ruolan''s hand and was surprised to find her hand cold. Her fingernails almost pierced her palm. "Sister Jiang! Your hands!" Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her daze and released her clenched fist. "I''m fine." She lowered her eyes and glanced at the bloody palm, then turned to walk to the company. "Sister Jiang, let me send you to the hospital. You need to treat your wounds." Xiong Ruogang looked at her with a sad expression. "Come with me to the hospital, Sister Jiang!" "Did you hear that too?" Jiang Ruolan stopped walking. The hand that gripped her (Jiang Ruolan) hand did not go away. With a warm smile on her face, Xiong Ruogang said softly, "Sister Jiang, everyone will be by your side." Jiang Ruolan felt her mood become sour. She lowered her head with a bitter smile "I thought I could forget." Xiong Ruogang knew Jiang Ruolan wanted to be alone for a while, so she did not follow her and stood outside the elevator while looking at her anxiously. When the elevator door closed, Jiang Ruolan leaned in the corner and raised her head to hold back the tears that were about to fall. The past, the pain she did not want to remember, the constant insults and beatings from her childhood, and the nightmares she would never forget for the rest of her life at the age of seventeen, all played in her mind. In the end, she still could not escape this fate. Chapter 26：Has She Cause Trouble? After work, Jiang Ruolan wandered the streets like a lonely soul. Overwhelmed by the memory, she accidentally collided with the person in front of her. Her heels immediately sank in the crevice of the rock. She cried out in alarm as she couldn''t control her falling body. Instinctively, she reached out her hand in an attempt to grab something in the air, but to no avail. The person she hit quickly supported her before she fell to the ground. "Thank you." Jiang Ruolan pulled her heels out of the cracks and hurriedly apologized to the man. "Sorry, I didn''t pay full attention just now." When she saw the man''s face, she stopped talking. Under the dim yellow light, Jiang Ruolan blinked in surprise. The man looked at her calmly. His tightly pursed lips moved and he said, "I''m fine." At the same time, he withdrew his hand and walked away quickly. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, looked at the man in shock. Her instincts told her that he was familiar, but she did not remember where she had seen him before. This person was tanned and wore black clothes, giving a very dominant feeling. She continued to look at the figure who had disappeared with suspicion. The man looked really familiar. Jiang Ruolan still remembered when she raised her head to look into his eyes, she could detect a feeling of surprise in him. He knows her! **** When she entered her house, Jiang Ruolan was shocked by the chaos in the living room. She looked at Jiang Yijun, who was cleaning up the mess on the floor, and asked, "What happened?" She rushed to her bedroom and saw the door was also completely open. However, her account book and cash in the closet were untouched. Jiang Ruolan frowned. If was not the job of a thief, then who? She turned to the silent Jiang Yijun. "What exactly happened?" "I went to the library this afternoon, and when I came back, it was liked this." He walked towards her while holding a crystal necklace. "I think they were looking for this." That was something that the Jiang Family always wanted to look for. Jiang Ruolan never knew what was special about this necklace, but her mother had given it to her before she died. She knew she had to keep it safe. Jiang Ruolan glanced at the necklace, then saw the cold in Jiang Yijun''s eyes. "You mean--" Jiang Ruolan mumbled in an aggressive manner but said nothing. "Did Jiang Bingqing go to your company to find you? Has she gone to cause trouble for you again?!" Seeing her expression, Jiang Yijun narrowed the distance and looked at her with a threatening look. "Did she do something to you?" "Yijun, I''m no longer Jiang Ruolan from the past. What can she do to me in front of so many people?" Jiang Ruolan joked and took the necklace. She then looked around at the mess. "We can''t stay here anymore. We have to move out as soon as possible." "We''re leaving H City?" "No, even if we leave here, as long as Jiang Family searches, we will still be unable to escape." As she spoke, Jiang Ruolan gripped the necklace tightly, the limpid light in her eyes slightly fading. Chapter 27：Untitled In the next two days, Jiang Ruolan welcomed all kinds of looks from her colleague. There was the usual admiration, and there was also a mixture of disdain and suspicion. Still, she couldn''t lose her job. She had decided to leave F City and go to H City and now that she had established herself here, it was not easy to find a job that she can easily take care of. Furthermore, the salary here was not low and also very good. So, she calmly smiled at everyone, as if she did not care what everyone thought or what they were discussing privately. Gossip was a topic that women took as an opportunity to entertain themselves. Since the people in this topic was too calm, it was not appropriate for them to discuss what Jiang Bingqing said that day. Only after two or three days did everything finally calm down. After work, Jiang Ruolan packed her things. However, her mind was busy thinking about her marriage with Xian Zihao. The closer the day, the harder it was for her to maintained her composure. She did not know much about Xian Zihao. It can be said that everyone only knew about his family background. In addition to the Xian Family background, she learned that Xian Zihao was accepted by Harvard University when he was 15 years old because of his high intelligence. At the time, he was the youngest student to entered and his results were very surprising. A year later, he earned venture capital of nearly ten million by his own efforts and was successfully listed in the United States. In the years that followed, he quickly grew into the top five hundred, however, when Xian Group abroad developed, he suddenly returned and handed over his company abroad to his sister, Xian Guiying, to be managed. For the next five years, Xian Zihao really followed his grandfather''s wishes and took over all the important business in Xian Group. A year ago, when he officially took over as CEO of Xian Group, he was just twenty-seven years old. Although he had a pretty good reputation in the business world, Xian Zihao was a humble person. It seemed that in a short period of twenty years, his amazing achievements and past were nothing more than a dream to the eyes. Although there was a lot of news about him and many media personnel considered him a legend, but there was little about his personal life. - Chapter 28：Unplanned Meetings I In recent months, because Jiang Ruolan had been paying attention to Xian Zihao and also with the help of the media and Han Xuegang, she had gained some gossip about himself. Xian Zihao was not in the least affected, and only a few days ago the incident happened. Jiang Ruolan knew what kind of person Han Xuegang was. He had ambitions, which means he had the ability, courage, and many tricks on his sleeve. If he dared to lay his hands on the invincible Xian Zihao, that means he must have planned everything thoroughly, both internally and externally. She still remembered Xian Zihao''s smile and calm attitude as he faced the media that day. She knew right away that even though he did not speak much that day, every word he said was well thought out. How could she not understand his conversation with Han Xuegang? Indirectly, she had turned into a piece of chess in Xian Zihao''s plan. A useful chess piece. First, she had to face Han Xuegang''s deception, and then she was caught in the net that Xian Zihao threw. Jiang Ruolan knew that she had been played by both of them but at the moment, she had no other way out. Regardless of whether it was Ling or Xian Family, dealing with her was as easy as crushing an ant. Now, Jiang Bingqing suddenly appeared and had vowed to make her life miserable. Although she did not want to have anything to do with Xian Zihao''s plan, she was already stuck in it. At the very least, the interference she and Jiang Yijun received would be reduced. Instead of being used, she might as take the advantage. Before Jiang Ruolan returned home that night, she received a call from the editor-in-chief, asking her to join them for dinner. She didn''t want to go, but the editor-in-chief hung up the phone right after saying the address, clearly did not want to hear her rejection. At 7:55 pm, she arrived at the hotel mentioned by the editor-in-chief. She saw the elevator door about to close, in a hurry, she shouted, "Wait!" The elevator door slowly opened and she gratefully ran inside. When Jiang Ruolan was about to thank the people inside, she saw the man and woman in the elevator and immediately swallowed the words that reached her throat. Jiang Ruolan pushed the sunglasses to cover most of her face. The moment she barged in, Xian Zihao''s cold gaze met her. Chapter 29：Unplanned Meetings II They both just looked at each other for a moment, before Jiang Ruolan stood behind them. She calmly looked at the couple in front of her, as if they were just two strangers. Xian Zihao also did not look back. Because her sunglasses covered her face, Jiang Ruolan did not know whether he recognized her or not. When the elevator reached the 9th floor, the beautiful woman next to him suddenly smiled and said, "Big Brother Zihao, Bingqing said she had not seen you for a long time and she wanted you to treats her a meal today. I wonder if Auntie Jiang also came with her." Jiang Bingqing was also in this hotel? Jiang Ruolan''s face turned pale and at the same time, the elevator door opened. A man and a woman who had been carefully sculpted by God walked out. As the elevator door was about to close, Jiang Ruolan accidentally raised her head and saw the woman gently shaking Xian Zihao''s arm like a spoiled child. Xian Zihao dotingly smiled at her, then gently kissed her forehead. Jiang Ruolan''s gaze was immediately blocked by the closed elevator door. She took off her sunglasses expressionlessly. "Big Brother Zihao, Bingqing said she had not seen you for a long time and she wanted you to treats her a meal today. I wonder if Auntie Jiang also came with her." Both sentences echoed in her ear, but at this moment Jiang Ruolan suddenly recalled the scene... On the fifth day of the new year seven years ago, she was laying in the snow on the front yard of Jiang Mansion with wounds all over her body. Suddenly, a car stopped in front of her and a pair of long straight legs appeared in front of her. At the time, she was cold and hungry. The injuries were aching all over her body. She tried to ask for help from the man by pulling on his pants. However, the man pulled the legs of his pants and left indifferently. "Big Brother Zihao, you finally came back from America! Where is Luixian? She did not follow you?" Jiang Bingqing''s sweet voice was heard at the entrance of the Jiang Family villa. Jiang Ruolan had finally gathered some strength to lifted her head, but all she could see was the back of the young man. He was tall and straight, graceful and noble. She thought that he was a god who came down from heaven to save her from her suffering. "Who is this girl?" The young man''s voice was deep and magnetic, but vague. "Just ignore her." Jiang Bingqing smiled happily and pulled the young man to the villa. "Big Brother Zihao, you haven''t been to G City for a long time. Why didn''t you invite Liuxian to come with you?" The cold that pierced her bones immediately swept all her nerves, and Jiang Ruolan''s numb heart was immediately wrung by the intense pain. Big Brother Zihao? Xian Zihao. So it was him! Chapter 30：Unplanned Meetings III "Miss Jiang, please have another drink ~" On the 10th floor of the hotel, Jiang Ruolan was persuaded to drink two bottles of spleen wine and half a glass of white wine. Feeling that she was a little drunk, she went out to look for a washroom. Unfortunately, the washroom on the 10th and 11th floors were closed for cleaning. Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to hold back the disgusting feeling that appeared in her mouth and rushed to the washroom on the 9th floor. After vomiting non-stop, she finally felt a little relieved. She quickly washed her face and look at her pale face in the mirror. She took out a tissue from the bag and wiped the water off her face and hands, before leaving the washroom. Just as she was walking out, she met Jiang Bingqing who was walking towards her. She was frightened and instinctively trying to leave, but Jiang Bingqing had already caught the sight of her with her sharp eyes. "Jiang Ruolan?" Jiang Ruolan stopped in her tracks, knowing that she could no longer avoid her. She turned around and met her face to face. "If you think so, I can''t help it." Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes and turned to leave without further explanation. "Stop right there!" She stopped. "Jiang Ruolan, I warn you! If Jiang Family can''t tolerate you, Xian Family won''t tolerate with you either! Stop daydreaming! You should know your status! Hand over the crystal necklace my father gave your mother back then and then immediately scram!" "I''m talking to you! Did you hear me?" Seeing that Jiang Ruolan just stand there and not talking, Jiang Bingqing suddenly pinched her arm cruelly. "You slut! You dare to be arrogant with only a few years of effort?!" Jiang Ruolan, who was initially dizzy from drinking too much, could not bear the pain, so she pushed her (Jiang Bingqing) roughly. "Enough!" "You dare pushed me?!" Jiang Bingqing stumbled a little. "Do you really think you can fight with me just because you''ve grown a pair of wings?" She (Jiang Bingqing) stepped forward, lifted her slapped her (Jiang Ruolan) face. "Why would such a despicable person like you act so holy and noble towards me? A bitch is a bitch! You dare to snatch someone''s man! You dare to climb into someone''s bed!" Jiang Bingqing wanted to slap her again but this time, Jiang Ruolan was prepared and raised her hand to block but someone quickly grabbed her (Jiang Bingqing) wrist. Chapter 31：Unplanned Meetings IV Seeing that it was Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan inwardly frowned. Why was he always seeing her in such a sorry state? Jiang Bingqing fought for a while but could not escape. She turned around and wanted to curse, but she was surprised to see Xian Zihao. Her face stiffened and slowly lowered her hand in embarrassment. She quickly carved a harmless smile. "Brother Zihao." "What''s going on?" Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan expressionless. The right side of her face was red and swollen. "This slut was trying to attack me--" Jiang Bingqing quickly opened her mouth to explain. Xian Zihao glanced at her coldly. "I asked her. I did not ask you." Jiang Bingqing stared at him unhappily. Xian Zihao lightly said, "Didn''t you say you were going to the washroom to fix your makeup?" "I I just ran into this little bitch all of a sudden." "Bingqing!" Xian Zihao''s expression was cold as he pointed to the door in the distance with his chin. "Go back." "I " "Go back!" He raised his voice. Jiang Ruolan had never seen this woman being afraid of anyone before. However, she seemed to be very afraid of Xian Zihao. Jiang Bingqing pouted her lips, glared at her (Jiang Ruolan) unwillingly, and left in a huff. Noticing Xian Zihao''s gaze on her face, Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to rub her hair onto her cheeks, trying to hide her red and swollen face. Just as she was about to walked past him, her wrist was suddenly grabbed. What was going on right now? Didn''t she dare to face Han Xuegang at the Soaring Club that day? She even stepped into the explosion calmly. Why did she let Jiang Binqing do that? Xian Zihao stood in front of her. His thick black eyes looked at her, trying to figure out what was playing in her mind. He lifted her chin with his hand and looked down at her red eyes. Jiang Ruolan pulled her chin away from his hand and asked in a low voice, "Your relationship with Jiang Family is very good, isn''t it?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. "Does that matter?" "No, it doesn''t matter." Jiang Ruolan tried her best to shake off his hand, but he held her tightly and pulled her back, causing her to crash into his chest. She hurriedly pushed him away, barely managing to stand up straight. As Jiang Ruolan retreated to the wall, she raised her head and looked straight at him. "You had dinner with her, but she didn''t say anything about me?" As if she knew it would turn out like this, Jiang Ruolan sneered. "Since you already know who I am, why do you pretend to care? President Xian, even if you are kind, you don''t have to behave like that. Enough already!" She turned and walked towards the elevator while holding the wall. She suddenly felt a strong dizziness. Xian Zihao looked at her staggering figure and said, "This will not affect our marriage registration tomorrow." Jiang Ruolan suddenly wanted to laugh. She turned and exclaimed, "If you marry me, what will happen to her?" Without her saying anything, they all knew who "her" she meant. Xian Zihao pursed his lips tightly as if he did not want to answer her question. Jiang Ruolan just sneered at him. As if a century had passed, his tightly closed lips moved slightly. "I will deal with it." Chapter 32：Unforgettable Memory Deal with it? What will he do? Jiang Ruolan couldn''t endure her dizziness anymore. She quatted slowly and was sent home by Xian Zihao. When she woke up, it was already past 1 in the morning. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes and was met with Jiang Yijun''s unreadable gaze. The gaze that seemed to be able to see through her. "You''re awake?" He removed the cold towel from her forehead and rubbed her swollen face gently. The past that he could not let go, howled back into his life after seven years of separation. The bitter and painstaking farewell she spent for seven years, were all still rooted in her life. "The man who sent you back didn''t say anything. He just said you were drunk." Jiang Yijun rubbed his neck anxiously. She saw the overflowing fear under his calm expression. Yes, fear. Seven years ago, Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun lived an inhumane life in the Jiang Family, for no other reason than they were children born out of love and were raised outside Jiang Family. When their mother was forced into a corner and had to commit suicide by jumping from the building in front of them when they were young, Chairman Jiang took them back to Jiang Family. Jiang Yijun, as a son, Jiang Family appreciated his lineage and treated him better. However, Jiang Ruolan, just because she was a girl and they were afraid she will challenge the position of another daughter, she has lived a worse life than a servant in Jiang Family. They were often for her to starve. Within a few days, she would be dragged into the room by Madam Jiang, who was in a bad mood, and they would hit and beat her up. During those years, not a single part of Jiang Ruolan''s body was not damaged. When she was seventeen, she was abducted by members of the Black Society who had been hired by Jiang Bingqing on her way home from school, and she was injected with stimulants, leaving her naked and confined to a number of old men. If Jiang Yijun and Gengxin hadn''t found her earlier, she would have been raped and died. When she had a fever, Madam Jiang threw her into the snowfield in the front yard, saying that she was helping her to cool her body temperature. By the time Jiang Yijun rushed back, Jiang Ruolan was already almost out of breath. When she was rescued in the hospital, she remained silent until the fifteenth day of the first month, when she quietly packed her things and left. Jiang Yijun knew what she was thinking, so he waited at the intersection. He went with her and left the hell-like Jiang Family together. Chapter 33：Jiang Yijuns Anger Since that year, Jiang Ruolan had changed. When she was a child, she was very quiet and obedient, was often bullied by others. But now, she became like a hedgehog, and whoever bullied her, will be paid ten times by her. It was as if she had been born again in that winter. She wanted to bring back all the suffering and let everyone who had tortured her felt what pain was! In this world, no one understood her better than Jiang Yijun. He knew how much she hated the Jiang Family, and he also knew that she had to suffered from Jiang Bingqing over and over again because of their mother''s last words. Silently, he squeezed her hand, which was lying flat on his side. Jiang Ruolan looked at Jiang Yijun''s face. Her eyes were glassy. She struggled to get up and said, "Yijun, go pack your things." "For what?" "You don''t have to be here. You need to go back to F City."Jiang Ruolan pulled back the covers and got off the bed. She took a glass of water next to the bed and drank it. She then glanced at the crystal necklace in the slightly open drawer. She took out the necklace. Jiang Yijun did not say a word as he sat on the edge of the bed. He silently looked at her and clenched his fists tightly. "You want me to go at this time?" Jiang Ruolan walked quickly to the wardrobe and started packing Jiang Yijun''s belongings. "I will move tomorrow. Mom had left this necklace on me, and after so many years, I still don''t understand why Jiang Family wanted it, but it''s still mom''s valuable item and no matter what, I don''t want to lose it. I decided you should take this necklace. " With that said, Jiang Ruolan opened Jiang Yijun''s bag and put on his clothes one by one. Jiang Yijun just looked back at her hurried movement. "Is it any use running away? Didn''t you say that no matter where we went, as long as Jiang Family wanted to look they will be able to find us?" "We are not running away!" Jiang Ruolan astonishingly lifted her head, her gaze was clear. "I never needed to flee! But for now, I hope you can bring the necklace back to F City. No matter what happens with Jiang Family, you will not intervene and try to save me. With the necklace in your hand, it will be much safer than being here." "Jiang Ruolan! Can you stop thinking of me as a child who still needs your protection! No matter what happens, you always bear it in your heart! You always deal with it alone! No matter what happens, you will always let me go first! How much strength do you have to carry so many burdens on your shoulders?! Have you ever thought about how I feel? I''ve been pushed away by a woman like you, and I''ve watched you endure all the pains by yourself! I wonder how you are still alive!" Jiang Yijun suddenly threw the necklace on the bed and quickly approached her. He grabbed her arm and pulled her to his chest. Holding his shoulder, he shouted angrily, "How long can you last? Look, I am no longer the brother you need to protect! As long as you are willing, I can protect you. As long as you are willing! Do you understand? Jiang Ruolan! Do you understand?" Chapter 34：Leave Jiang Ruolan was a little dazed because of Jiang Yijun''s shaking. She looked at him, who was talking sharply to him with a dumb look. Unable to bear his shaking and loud voice, Jiang Ruolan angrily threw his clothes on the bed. "I will not take the exam. I will continue working at a multinational company after my third year is over. After half a year of training, my superiors have given me the priority to be promoted. So you don''t have to worry. I will take care of you. I know your personality. I''ve figured out a way to tell you about this! If you knew I was leaving school, you would be sad. But Roulan, you are too arrogant! When I said that I would take care of you, I really meant it. " Jiang Ruolan just stared blankly at him. Seeing that she was not moving, Jiang Yijun lowered his voice. He gently rubbed her shoulder and looked at her seriously. "If you want to face Jiang Family, then let''s face them together. If you want to go, let''s go together. Remember, seven years ago, when I said that I wanted to go with you, you smiled at me, then held my hand and left without hesitation. Jiang Ruolan coldly looked at the eagerness in Jiang Yijun''s eyes. "Since you no longer need my care, then you can leave!" Jiang Yijun froze for a moment and she can clearly saw the pain in his eyes. She then dragged Jiang Yijun''s luggage with one hand and pushed him out the door. "Jiang Ruolan." Jiang Yijun looked at her face and thought she was angry. He quickly turned to explain, but she pushed him to the door, throwing his luggage out, and pushed him with both of her hands, "Go away! Leave!" "Jiang Ruolan!" Jiang Yijun pushed the door open with one leg. Seeing that she was serious, he raised his hand to grab her. Jiang Ruolan pushed him out of the house and quickly closed the door. "Jiang Ruolan! Open the door! Please open the door!" "Jiang Ruolan! Hurry up and open the door! Let me in!" She ignored the knocking on the door and locked it from the inside. She could hear his hurting voice. "Jiang Ruolan, please let me in!" Jiang Ruolan leaned against the door, lowered her head and closed her eyes. No matter what, she can''t let him stay here any longer. If Jiang Bingqing knew that Jiang Yijun was also in H City, she would definitely let him suffer as well. Since his current life was safe, he must leave! Suddenly, a loud sound came from the door. It was the sound of Jiang Yijun stomping on the door. Jiang Ruolan got up and saw through the peephole that Jiang Yijun was standing in front of the door with the necklace tightly held in his hand. She quickly went into her bedroom and found her bag. She took out the account book that she had put in a few days ago and carefully put it back in her bag. No matter what the angle, she had no way out for this marriage. ''Xian Zihao, I hope you won''t go back on your word.'' ? Chapter 35：Dont Ever Think Of Marrying Him Jiang Ruolan had learned her lesson from last time when she was late at Xian Group, so this time she arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau half an hour earlier than scheduled. Looking around, she could not see Xian Zihao''s car, so he may not have arrived. Seeing a coffee shop across the street, she decided to sit down first. Just as she stepped forward, she suddenly felt pain in her wrist. Jiang Ruolan turned and saw that Han Xuegang appeared out of nowhere. "Come with me!" Other than coldness, there was nothing on his face. He pulled her wrist hard, heading towards the silver-gray Mercedes-Benz before she could resist. Feeling disgusted, Jiang Ruolan tried her best to struggle free. "Let go!" However, no matter how much strength she had, she couldn''t twist his clawed hand. The strength was almost enough to crush her wrist. "Let go! Take your dirty hands away -- " "Jiang Ruolan, can you really do it? Do you really want to marry Xian Zihao and be the lady boss? Let me told you! In your dreams! You love me so much, how can you be willing to marry another man! What? Is it because you are interested in Xian Zihao''s family background and in the blink of an eye, you''ve rushed into his arms?" "Han Xuegang! You''re crazy!" Jiang Ruolan was so angry. She lowered her head and bit the back of his hand, forcefully shaking him off at the moment. Han Xuegang was in so much pain that he had no choice but to let go of his grip. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly stepped back as she looked at him carefully. "What qualifications do you have to stand here and stop me? Who do you think you are? You are a bastard that I, Jiang Ruolan, do not want! If you want to pretend to be in love, then please continue to hug your Ling Fei''er! Have you forgotten what I said that day? I warned you not to challenge my limits. I warned you not to show your face to me again!" "You will definitely regret marrying him!" Han Xuegang said angrily. "Being with a bastard like you is what I regret the most! Piss off! Get out of my sight!" Jiang Ruolan sneered. "No matter what, don''t even think of marrying him today!" Han Xuegang suddenly became ruthless. He grabbed her hand again and pulled her towards the Mercedes on the side of the road. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t get rid of him. Han Xuegang stretched out one hand to open the car door while the other held her. He pushed her forcefully and was about to close the car door when someone interrupted. Jiang Ruolan''s tense nerves were immediately relaxed. As soon as she heard Xian Zihao''s voice, Han Xuegang''s grip on her hand stiffened slightly. She took the opportunity to push him away. Turning around, she saw Xian Zihao wearing clean and fresh white casual clothes. He had one hand in his pocket and his electronic car key hung on his finger. His eyes showing an intriguing smile. ? Chapter 36：Do You Two Know Each Other Seeing her torn clothes and the ponytail, which was initially tied behind her head, was in disarray, Xian Zihao hid his expression while holding out his hand towards her. Jiang Ruolan glared sharply at Han Xuegang, who had an ugly expression, then walked towards Xian Zihao. What kind of person was he? It was impossible to know what was going on in his mind. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan was slightly absent-minded and Xian Zihao took this opportunity to grabbed her hand gently. "It looks like Vice-President Han and my fiancee have an unusual relationship. What is this? Do you two know each other?" His voice was filled with unpredictable coldness. "President Xian." Han Xuegang hid the reluctance in his eyes and said, "Miss Jiang and I used to be classmates while we were at university. After hearing that she was getting married today, I came here to congratulate her. I initially wanted to invite Miss Jiang to had a drink because I thought she was too nervous." Jiang Ruolan secretly rolled her eyes and did not open her mouth to protest. It was better for her not to add to the problem. She was too tired to fight with him this time. "Oh?" Xian Zihao calmly raised his delicate eyebrows. "How did Vice President Han knew that Lan Lan and I were getting married today?" Han Xuegang''s body became tense. At the same time, Jiang Ruolan turned and looked at him again. Right, how he knew? "Sorry, I still have some urgent things to deal with, so I won''t bother you two anymore." As he spoke, he went around the car and got in. In the blink of an eye, he left. Jiang Ruolan looked at the gradually shrinking car. She casually whispered to the person next to her. After you sent me home that night, someone was secretly holding a mini camera." She suspected that the person was sent by Han Xuegang or someone else, otherwise, it was unlikely he knew they would be here today. Xian Zihao''s mouth curved slightly while looking at the distant traffic, disagreeing. "There will be a lot of these things will happen in the future." After saying that, he turned to look at her. "If you are scared, I can arrange some people to be with you from tomorrow onwards." "No need! I don''t need any bodyguards!" Jiang Ruolan quickly refused, and at the same time, she realized that Xian Zihao was still holding her hand. However, when she was about to pull her hand away, the hand holding her suddenly tightened slightly. She was surprised. Her whole body stiffened as Xian Zihao lowered his head and whispered in her ear. "Don''t move." ? Chapter 37：Have You Ever Been To Jiangs Mansion? Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her daze and looked around. Sure enough, there were two people standing behind a high voltage telephone pole opposite the Public Affairs Bureau. Who were they working with? Ordinary small media did not dare to follow the development of Xian Zihao''s personal life. From this, it could be seen that the backgrounds of these people were not ordinary! She suddenly wanted to know more about himself. All these years, Xian Zihao was always in the dark, right? How much dark was it? The rewards for his head alone worth a million yuan! "They--" Jiang Ruolan had just opened her mouth when Xian Zihao pulled her towards the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. "President Xian, I..." "What is it? I gave you a week to think, and now you''re backing off?" He stopped and looked back at her. "I''m not going back on my words." Jiang Ruolan paused, looking at the playfulness in his eyes, "I just want to know, what is your relationship with Jiang Family?" Xian Zihao laughed softly, holding her hand in one hand while casually inserting the other into his pants pocket. He glanced at the people who came and went to the Civil Affairs Bureau as if finding her question laughable. "You know this marriage is not based on emotions, it''s just a matter of individual needs. Even so, there are still some things I want to explain." Jiang Ruolan looked up at Xian Zihao half-smiling profile. "My mother is Madam Jiang''s older sister, but my relationship with Jiang Family is very normal and we rarely interact. On the other hand, Madam Jiang often brought Bingqing to see my mother." His handsome eyebrows rose slightly. "Have you been to the Jiang Family''s Mansion before?" Xian Zihao finally turned to faced her. His thin lips moved slightly. "How did you know?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the probing look in his eyes and didn''t know what to say. Apparently, she had mistakenly treated him as her savior, but she had never existed within his memories. "Seven years ago, after I returned from the United States, I went to Jiang Family''s Mansion once. That was the only time." His gaze was glued to her calm face. "Why? What else do you want to ask?" Jiang Ruolan''s lips moved slightly as if to say something. Her eyebrows were slightly raised, but her doubts were just hard to voice. Seeing that she wanted to say something, Xian Zihao''s sharp and cold eyes were locked on the slender figure in front of him, his gaze never left her face. "If you want to ask about Cui Liuxian...." He suddenly opened his mouth. Jiang Ruolan suddenly looked up. Xian Zihao''s thin lips curved into a cold smile. "You don''t have to worry about repeating the path your mother once took. We may get married but it''s not because of love." His words hit the mark, and Jiang Ruolan immediately became displeased. She was so embarrassed that she had been poked in the middle so easily and even angered at the impoliteness in his words. Jiang Ruolan immediately straightened her expression and said with a smile that did not reach her eyes. "President Xian has always been so subtle even though he mocked people, but unfortunately I have been training my thick skin for years and I am immune to swords and spears! I just don''t want to spoil other people''s feelings, because I know how it feels to be hurt and betrayed!" Xian Zihao watched her closely. His eyes never left her face. The expression in his eyes was extremely complicated, and no one could understand what he was thinking. A trace of an unfathomable smile appeared on his lips as he lowered his head and whispered into her ear, "Jiang Ruolan, you''re really like a hedgehog." Chapter 38：Why Me? Jiang Ruolan was stunned and quickly tried to push Xian Zihao away, but the grip on her waist suddenly tightened. His lips seemed to brush gently towards her ears, causing her to shiver uncontrollably as she raised her hands to block it. She raised her head and glared at him. Xian Zihao did not use too much force, but his power was too much for Jiang Ruolan to fight freely. She resentfully looked at the cold mockery in his eyes and caught a glimpse of the indentation of his lips. "You!" "If this continues, the Civil Affairs Bureau will be closed." Xian Zihao suddenly smiled for no reason and let go of his grip. Jiang Ruolan was a little shaken and staggered. A look of embarrassment flashed across her originally angry face. Teasing her was a very interesting thing for Xian Zihao. The smile in his eyes deepened. "Are you waiting for me to propose?" Jiang Ruolan quietly calmed her heart. She saw a faint smile in his eyes and cursed him ten thousand times in her heart. She finally said, "No need!" Xian Zihao took the lead in stepping through the doors of the Civil Affairs Bureau. At least, with Xian Zihao here, no one dared make him wait any longer, even if he did not urge them. Fifteen minutes later, they both exited the Civil Affairs Bureau. Jiang Roulan knew it was too late for her to regret, but she still looked at the tall figure in front of her with a confused expression. Why did Xian Zihao choose her? Xian Zihao turned to her. "You don''t know much about Xian Family, do you?" How did Jiang Ruolan not know that Xian Zihao''s grandfather was a great general during the War Against Japan and a well-known general in the country? However, the point behind his question was that if one day he no longer needs her, he will not be able to divorce her easily. The full power and rights as Xian Zihao''s wife given to her made her feel unhappy. Jiang Ruolan did not understand how someone like Xian Zihao could be so hasty towards marriage. "Why me?" She muttered as she squeezed the marriage certificate in her hand. Xian Zihao pursed his lips. "Everyone is the same." "Excuse me?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Xian Zihao stood outside the door, his tall and noble figure under the scorching sun looked like a blazing fire as if he was free from the world. Upon hearing her approached, he did not look back. His gaze moved through the flow of traffic and landed in an unknown place. Xian Zihao spoke in a cold and faint voice. "If you can''t love me in this life, it will be the same for everyone." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She seemed to be beginning to understand himself. She stood next to him while looking into his eyes with confusion. Could it be that the person Xian Zihao loves was not Cui Liuxian but someone else? Would someone as superior as him be hurt by love? Chapter 39：Promise "After work, go back to your house and pack your things. I will send someone to pick you up at 7 pm." Xian Zihao said as she opened the door. Jiang Ruolan looked at him. "Where do you want to take me?" "Do you want to be harassed by the media all the time when they see us living apart after we get married?" Xian Zihao looked at her coldly. Jiang Ruolan nodded understandingly. "I understand." With that, she got out of the car and waited for him to leave. She was still standing in front of the entrance in a daze. Did she gets married just like that? From morning until now, Jiang Ruolan had been somewhat muddle-headed. When she entered her house, she was startled to see Jiang Yijun sitting on the sofa in the living room, looking at her intensely. By the time she left home this morning, he (Jiang Yijun) was no longer outside. Jiang Ruolan thought he was gone, but she did not think he would returned when she left. She looked towards the luggage she had left in front of her bedroom door this morning. In fact, even though Xian Zihao did not tell her, she will still be out of the house today. Originally, she said goodbye to Xiong Ruogang in the morning and decided to stay in the hostel. So she had packed her things first. However, when faced with Jiang Yijun''s cold gaze, she could only sigh. "Aren''t you supposed to be in F City?" "Have you found a place to live?" Instead of answering, he asked. Jiang Ruolan nodded. Jiang Yijun looked at her silently for a long time before finally, nodded. His eyes were full of helplessness towards her. "It''s good to move away and I also know that you will not be bothered by Jiang Bingqing anymore. If you really don''t want me to be here with you, I will return to F City, but you must promise that I can meet you at any time. " Jiang Yijun seemed to have been thinking about it calmly. Jiang Ruolan smiled with satisfaction. "All right." With that, she walked to pick up her luggage. Luckily, she was only in H City for a month, so she didn''t bring much stuff at the time. Looking at the time again, it was almost 7 o''clock. Jiang Ruolan ran to the window and looked outside. As expected, she saw a luxury car that had just stopped in front of the entrance of the residential complex. "My friend sent me a car to pick me up." Jiang Ruolan said vaguely. Then, she took her luggage and was about to walk out, but then she froze. Jiang Yijun was leaning against the door without moving and his hands crossed over his chest while looking at her. After looking at Jiang Ruolan for a moment and seeing the persistence in her eyes, Jiang Yijun leaned over to pick up her luggage and whispered "I''ll do it." "No need!" "Cut the crap, hurry up and get out! I really lost to you!" He frowned. The discomfort in his eyes was obvious, but there was also a complete compromise. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment. Taking advantage of her confusion, Jiang Yijun carried her luggage and walked downstairs quickly. Jiang Ruolan suddenly thought of a car outside the residential area. Looks like she can''t hide it anymore. ? Chapter 40：Young Madam Jiang Ruolan smiled gratefully as she handed over her luggage to the two men who got out of the car. She watched them carry her luggage into the trunk. One of the men in his early thirties nodded respectfully at her and said, "Please get in the car." Sensing that Jiang Yijun''s gaze was about to pierce her, Jiang Ruolan calmly rubbed her nose. She did not dare to look back and was ready to get into the car when she heard Jiang Yijun''s cold voice. "Jiang Ruolan, shouldn''t you explain it to me?" She paused, hesitating. Another middle-aged man beside her said, "Please get in the car first." Hearing the man''s words, Jiang Ruolan remembered Xian Zihao''s concept of time and she got into the car without further delay. As the car door closed, Jiang Yijun frowned and wanted to step forward, but the two men blocked his way. She couldn''t hear what the two men were saying to him but as they got into the car, Jiang Yijun did not move forward. He just looked at her as if he didn''t know her at all. The car slowly moved forward. Jiang Ruolan was startled when the phone in her bag rang. She took it out and saw that it was Jiang Yijun. After a moment of hesitation, she then answered the call and gently placed the phone next to her ear. "Jiang Ruolan! What has happened? What did they call you, Young Madam? How many secrets are you hiding from me? What does Young Madam mean?! Damn it! Jiang Ruolan, did you get married behind my back?!" A thunderous voice was heard from the phone, and Jiang Ruolan was immediately stunned. Young Madam? She quickly looked at the person driving the car, and the young man sat in the front passenger seat. After thinking for a moment, she said into the phone, "Don''t worry, I''ll explain everything to you when I have time." With that, she quickly hung up the phone and carefully looked at the two men sitting in front of her. "Are you the person sent by Xian Zihao?" If they were sent by Xian Zihao, they would not have called her Young Madam! "Young Madam, please don''t panic. We are General Xian''s subordinates. When he found out about the Young Master''s marriage, he specifically sent us to bring Young Madam to Xian''s Mansion for dinner." General Xian? Xian Zihao''s grandfather? Her face was immediately pale. How could General Xian''s subordinates invite her? Why did Xian Zihao not explain it clearly to her? But according to Xian Zihao''s usual behavior, he can not be this sloppy! Jiang Ruolan calmly looked at the two men. She lowered her head and muted her phone. Then, she secretly sent a message to Xian Zihao''s personal number, "Why did General Xian send someone to pick me up?" About a minute after sending the message, she received a reply. She opened it and saw only four words. "I will be there." It seems that Xian Zihao did not know that his grandfather would interfere with this problem! Why did General Xian keep his grandson in the dark and bring his new granddaughter-in-law, alone to Xian''s Mansion? ? Chapter 41：Let Her Go The sky had turned dark. As the car drove down the road leading from H City to the suburbs, Jiang Ruolan held her phone tightly. Xian Zihao said that he would arrive soon in his text, but it was already an hour, and he was nowhere to be seen. Could it be that she would go to the Xian''s Mansion like that without preparation? Just as Jiang Ruolan was worried about her unpredictable situation, two blinding lights flashed from behind the car. Stunned, she turned her body to look, but she couldn''t open her eyes entirely because of the bright light. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to block the light, and between her fingers, she saw a car speeding towards her at incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, the car passed the military jeep she was riding in. Soon, two ear-piercing brakes were heard one by one. Jiang Ruolan almost crashed into the front of the car when the car braked suddenly. She hurriedly stretched out her hand in front of her chest to avoid hitting the seat. A familiar black Land Rover had stopped right in front of their car, blocking their path. The two men in front of her were startled by the sight of the car. They looked at each other after seeing the car clearly. The middle-aged man looked back and saw the phone in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. He immediately understood and his eyes showed remorse. He felt regret for not grabbing her phone as soon as she got in the car. The two men rushed out. On a dark night, the dark clouds that covered the sky and the stars and the moon were also gone. A faint cold wind blew, signaling that it was going to rain. Xian Zihao slammed the car door and walked towards them. With a cold look in his eyes, he said, "Let her go." "Young Master Xian!" The two men approached him, smiled, and said respectfully, "The Old Master ordered us to bring the Young Madam to Xian''s Mansion." Xian Zihao didn''t have much patience. His cold gaze drifted towards Jiang Ruolan who was sitting upright in the car. She did not know whether she must get out of the car or not. "Young Master Xian!" As they tried to block his path, Xian Zihao stopped and looked at the older man. His cold gaze caused the person''s expression to freeze slightly. After hesitating for a while, the arm that was blocking him slowly drooped down. Xian Zihao immediately walked to the car and opened the car door. He looked at the woman inside. His lips slightly pursed as he said, "Get out." Jiang Ruolan hurried out of the car. Because the car was too high, she almost fell to the ground. Xian Zihao immediately pulled her hand and dragged her to his car. When she got into the car, she suddenly shouted, "My luggage!" Xian Zihao said calmly, "Wait a minute." He closed the door on his side and drove his car which he parked in the middle of the road to the side of the road. ? Chapter 42：Heavy Rain I On the way home, it rained heavily. Heavy rain made the road to the city closed. Looking at the traffic in front of him, Xian Zihao turned off the car engine and parked it on the side of the road. The lights in H City were on at the moment, but some street lights on this street were already broken. All around, it was dark and quiet, and the sound of heavy rain falling around the car was heard. No one spoke. Only when Xian Zihao''s phone rang, did she turned to look at him. Seeing that he did not answer, she said softly. "Your phone rang." Finally, Xian Zihao moved. He looked at the number and immediately switched off the phone. He set aside his phone when he saw the traffic finally moving; he started the car and dove slowly. Jiang Ruolan tried to observe what was happening in front of her when she suddenly heard the sound of the car door open. As she turned around, she saw Xian Zihao get out of the car. "Wait! It''s raining heavily outside." Her voice was interrupted by the sound of the car door closing from the outside. She looked at the tall figure walked through the heavy rain recklessly. Jiang Ruolan remembered that she had an umbrella in her bag and quickly took it. It was raining heavily outside, and Xian Zihao would have a fever if he were soaking wet like this. Quickly, she hurried out of the car. It was raining so hard that she couldn''t see the view in front of her. Jiang Ruolan vaguely remembered the direction that Xian Zihao had taken, so she walked in that direction rapidly. On this stormy night, the umbrella in her hand almost flew several times due to the wind. "Looks like your car was stuck here too, just like us. If we keep waiting like this, we might get stuck here until tomorrow morning, waiting for the traffic police to arrive!" "That''s right, the road ahead was closed. If it weren''t for your carelessness, our car would have passed! You''ve seen the road condition but you''re still speeding your van." "Sorry, I''m sorry. Who would have thought there would be a big hole in the side of the road? I ignored it, and the wheels suddenly got stuck. I did not expect this to happen." Hearing the commotion from the other side, Jiang Ruolan saw the rear wheels of a medium-sized van had sunk into a small hole in the highway and could not be driven away. Under these circumstances, someone usually will call for help or inform the police. The crane tried to pull the van, but due to the road in front was blocked by heavy rain, the crane could not get past it. At the same time, she saw Xian Zihao, leaning on the back of the van, apparently where the van had fallen. He stood up and said something to the anxious driver nearby. Jiang Ruolan stood farther away from the others, though, she still saw the faces of those around him shining with a little hope. "All right, let''s try it." After a brief discussion, the van''s driver nodded and got back into the van to restart the engine. Four or five men nearby pushed the back of the van with all their might. Chapter 43：Heavy Rain II After more than ten minutes of effort, they finally managed to push the van out of the hole. Cheers were immediately heard from everyone, and everyone''s faces were colored with a sense of accomplishment. When Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao, she quickly chased him with an umbrella in her hand. Even though his body was drenched, she still held the umbrella over his head. "It''s raining too much. I wanted to give you an umbrella, but it looked like I''m late." Jiang Ruolan suddenly smiled as she watched Xian Zihao''s drenched body. Her clear eyes shone like the stars amid the light flickering around her. "I was afraid I was just adding to the load, so I just stood by and watched for a moment!" Xian Zihao knew that she was saying it on purpose; he looked at her with disdain. "Get in the car. I guess it won''t be long before we can leave." Jiang Ruolan nodded with a smile and placed an umbrella over their heads. As the two of them got into the car, Jiang Ruolan hastily took a tissue from her bag to wipe off the water on her face and hands. Seeing Xian Zihao''s wet body, she took another tissue and wiped his face. Xian Zihao didn''t resist and just looked at her with astonishment. Jiang Ruolan almost used a small packet of tissue before she finally finished wiping his hair and face. Suddenly, she saw a drop of water running down his cheek to his chin. She hurriedly took a piece of tissue and carefully wiped the water droplets on his chin. Her eyes accidentally met a pair of dark eyes that were watching her. Only then did she notice how intimate their postures were. Almost half of Jiang Ruolan''s body was close to Xian Zihao, and they were very close. Jiang Ruolan could not refrain from freezing. Seeing the faint smile on Xian Zihao''s eyes, she quickly pulled her hand away and rushed back to her seat. She held the tissue tightly in her hand and looked at the slow-moving traffic ahead. While there was no more traffic, there were too many cars in front and behind them, so their car moved slowly. Xian Zihao was in no hurry to start the engine. Instead, he casually put his hand on the steering wheel and looked at the woman next to him with a face full of laughter. His clear voice brought a different meaning, "If I remember correctly, tonight is our wedding night." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she held the tissue tightly. Her lips moved slightly, but she could not utter a word. In the end, she closed her mouth and pretended not to hear him. Out of the corner of her eye, she detected Xian Zihao approaching her. He pressed his hand to the car seat next to her head, and Jiang Ruolan backed away in shock. She was almost trapped within his reach. Xian Zihao just looked at her with a non-smiling smile. The look in his eyes changed under the headlights of the car, yet he said nothing. He just looked at Jiang Ruolan like that, watching her face as she was forced into a corner. Jiang Ruolan felt a little awkward because they both have a legitimate relationship. "Jiang Ruolan, how are we going to spend the night?" Chapter 44：Teasing Xian Zihao moved closer, and the smell of tobacco lingered in her nose. His voice was soft and seductive. His pale lips brushed her ears. Jiang Ruolan could not contain her nervousness as she turned her body to the side to avoid the attack. At the same time, she raised her hand to block the incoming attack, preventing him from approaching. I am your husband!" Xian Zihao laughed softly; at the same time, he held Jiang Ruolan''s hand. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes widened in shock, the deep light in Xian Zihao''s eyes was like a dark wave that nearly engulfed her. She was forced into a corner, and there was no way out for her anymore. It was still raining, and the atmosphere in the car became more intimate. She wanted to curse Xian Zihao''s mother for giving birth to a man like him. Jiang Ruolan immediately bit her lip, and her doe-eyes stared into Xian Zihao''s evil-looking eyes. His unique yet pleasant smell completely enveloped her. She knew they were already a legal couple, even though no wedding ring was in her hands or anyone else was witnessing their marriage, their relationship was already like the truth. Jiang Ruolan''s red lips trembled from the bite. With a struggle and hesitation, she said, "You ... You''re joking, aren''t you?" Xian Zihao stared at her for a long time. "What do you think?" She took a deep breath and suddenly let go of the hand that was between them. Closing her eyes, she gritted her teeth tightly, wondering if they would have intercourse on such a stormy night. As soon as she closed her eyes, Xian Zihao''s lips indented gradually. His gaze landed on her pale face. He lowered his head and slowly approached. Jiang Ruolan was so nervous that all the hair on her body stood up. Suddenly she heard a small crack coming from in front of her. Jiang Ruolan immediately opened her eyes and looked at the man who had returned to the driver''s seat in astonishment, then lowered head to see the seat belt on her body. Her face immediately flushed. She adjusted her sitting posture with embarrassment, not daring to look at the man who was in a very good mood in the driver''s seat again. Xian Zihao''s words immediately destroyed this strange atmosphere. "When you see a strange car in the future, don''t get in the car." He suddenly changed the topic. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao. "You didn''t tell your family about the marriage?" He restarted the engine and didn''t answer her question. However, the answer was obvious. Why did he do that? Was it because Xian Family will not accept their marriage? ? Chapter 45：Moving In I It was midnight when they returned to H City. Xian Zihao stopped the car. One of his bodyguards, Xu Jiu, took out Jiang Ruolan''s luggage from the car''s bonnet and walked straight to the entrance door. This residential area didn''t have many houses and was primarily made up of several apartments that were exclusive to each other. Just as she walked in, the security guard at the entrance deliberately looked at her twice, as if Xian Zihao had never brought a woman with him to his house. She did her best to ignore the guard''s probing gaze as she entered the fire resistance door. She walked a few steps to the right and stopped. Jiang Ruolan stood in front of the door hesitantly. Xian Zihao stood in the living room with a glass of clear water in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. He took a sip of water and looked at her indifferently. "Why don''t you come in?" Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses and stepped forward. After changing her slippers, she walked in hesitantly. She glanced at the cup of coffee on the tea table and did not touch it. Her eyes looked around the house and she was impressed with the modern interior design. Seeing that she did not like coffee, Xian Zihao did not say anything. He put down his glass and took off his wet jacket. "I''m going to take a shower. There are two bedrooms, a study, and a cloakroom on the second floor. I don''t use them much; you can take any room you like." With that, Xian Zihao pointed with his chin at the door in the corner near the spiral staircase upstairs. That was just a brief introduction to his residence before he turned and walked to the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan''s mind finally calmed down. Looking around, one can see that all the rooms were designed cleanly and simply. All furniture was mostly black, white, and gray. Judging from the arrangement and slippers in front of the door, it looked like only a few people were coming to his house. Even the slippers at her feet were a new pair she just took from the shoe cabinet. It made Jiang Ruolan wonder if Xian Zihao had lived here so long. The surroundings are soothing, but the sound of water in the bathroom makes her even more restless. Ten minutes later, the bathroom door reopened. Xian Zihao walked out of the bathroom with only a towel around his waist. Droplets of water still hung on his naked upper body, his pale skin radiating like the charm of a palace prince in the sun, his muscular body was very sexy, from top to bottom, it had no extra fat, everything was very nice. Chapter 46：Moving In II Was this man really her husband? He was a twenty-eight-year-old man and was a respected and famous General Xian''s grandson, but at this time, President Xian, standing in front of her, seemed utterly different from President Xian she had met before. Jiang Ruolan watched intently as Xian Zihao wiped his hair and forgot that she should look away. Xian Zihao only gave an indifferent look before turning around and entering the bedroom. About two or three minutes later, Xian Zihao, neatly dressed, came out of the bedroom and placed a bunch of keys on the coffee table next to Jiang Ruolan. "Try not to go back to your previous residence as much as possible. You can stay here from now on. If there is anything you need, you can buy it from a nearby store." With that, he placed the bank card next to the key, raised his hand to straighten his shirt cuff, then turned to pick up his car key and headed for the door. Seeing him about to leave, Jiang Ruolan suddenly asked without thinking, "You''re not staying here?" Xian Zihao stopped and turned his head to look at her. Jiang Ruolan immediately realized the meaning behind her words. It was normal for someone to misunderstood the meaning of the words she had uttered. She silently cursed herself a thousand times in her heart and explained with a smile, "What I mean is ... It''s too late. If you don''t stay here, then where will you stay?" Xian Zihao looked at her face without expression, his thin lips moving slightly. "I think I should explain a few things beforehand." He walked closer to her. Xian Zihao bent down slowly as his eyes focused on astonishment in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes. He lifted her chin and said in a very soft voice. "This marriage is a marriage contract, and we''re married not because of love." Jiang Ruolan frowned and removed her chin from his hand. "I''m very aware of it." "Of course, if you don''t want to be lonely, I can carry out my duties as your husband in some way." The corners of Xian Zihao''s mouth were curved as he smiled. "Jiang Ruolan, please do not get too involved in this matter." The door opened and closed. Jiang Ruolan seemed to have just come out of her surprise and she turned her head, looking at the thick door. She picked up the key on the table and threw it at the door. "Damn it! Who''s going to fall for such a deep trick?!" The man stopped when he heard the woman''s roaring voice. Xian Zihao looked back at the door silently. Jiang Ruolan sipped her cold coffee and cursed, "Who wants you as a husband? Not me!" ? Chapter 47：Insignificant As Dust Jiang Bingqing had also disappeared since the day she argued with her at Di Family''s Flower Garden Hotel. Maybe she had returned to G City, or maybe Xian Zihao had dealt with her. At least, in these two months, Jiang Ruolan''s life was very peaceful. With the exception of three things: 1) Jiang Yijun had to rush back to F City for a few days due to problems at his workplace, but when he finally found out about her marriage with Xian Zihao, he flew back to H City angrily. 2) The engagement ceremony of Han Xuegang and Ling Feier will be held at the seven-star Royal Hotel in the city center in half a month. 3) For the entire two months, Xian Zihao did not appear at all. It was as if he had disappeared from the world, not even returning to check on her at Greenville Residence. This often made Jiang Ruolan hallucinate that she did not marry Xian Zihao, Han Xuegang did not betray her, no skeleton or heartbreak, no Ling Fei''er, no Jiang Bingqing and all that happened two months ago was just a nightmare for her. Because of her relationship with Xian Zihao, her company was often invited to all kinds of banquets and Jiang Ruolan couldn''t even refuse from not attending. Time passed like lightning, and Jiang Ruolan was invited to a party at the King''s Garden Hotel, where she would interview the Bureau of Civil Affairs, taking photographs of the progress of road renovations on the street where a hole appeared on a rainy night. She had to go to various companies to read the news, interview businesses from various large companies, and even, for some specific reason, follow some relevant units and investigate the situation. In the last two months, she had conducted three interviews at Xian Group but not once she met with Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan knew that they are initially people from two different worlds and that they should not have interacted from the beginning. Just like seven years ago, when she crawled to his feet and used all her strength to grab his pants and plead for his help, but none of it in his memory. He lightly walked through her world, causing a huge uproar. Yet in his world, she was as insignificant as dust. Her marriage certificate was placed at the bottom of the box as if all of that had never happened. ? Chapter 48：Rumors "Did you hear? The very popular Hong Kong actress took part in our city construction exhibition a few days ago and was lucky enough to shake hands with Xian Zihao. She had used her company''s good relationship with Xian Zihao to find opportunities to go to Xian Group and send some invitation letters as Ambassador. " "Did President Xian go and meet her? I heard that she was going to jump off a building, but didn''t she fail?" "Aiya, why are you so surprised? Did she really dare to jump out of the building and commit suicide? That''s just her trick!" "The question now is, did President Xian go and meet her? "How is it possible? I saw the list of people participating in this important business gathering in Beijing in the news yesterday. Many Xian top executives have met in Beijing over the last two days, so President Xian will definitely go to Beijing as well." "I suddenly remembered that two years ago, before President Xian became CEO of Xian Group, there was a woman who was fascinated by him and wanted to commit suicide. He knew what had happened at the time, but he did not go and the woman cut off her wrist." "I''ve only heard his rumors, but I''ve never seen his real face. Do you remember the news two months ago? How clear were the pictures in magazines and newspapers? Xian Zihao turned his body to the side and smiled softly at his fiancee. My God, he''s so cool!" "Damn, I cut a picture of his fiancee and threw it away. I kept his picture on my phone and watched it every day until it dripped with my saliva!" "Haha, you''re so funny." "There''s nothing I can do about it. If I could see him in person, he might be so handsome that I would faint. " "Stop dreaming!" "Look at what you said. Seeing and observing handsome men is a woman''s natural duty." "Aiya, President Xian must love his wife a lot, right? The man who loves his wife is the most charming!" "Unfortunately, the hearts of many women who adore President Xian were all ruined." "Wuu...Wuu...I''m one of them!" **** Jiang Ruolan was very hungry when she returned from an interview on Monday afternoon. She remembered that she still had some things to tell Xiong Ruogang. Worried that she would forget, she quickly looks for her phone in her bag, and accidentally, an exquisite card fell out. Chapter 49：Naive Jiang Ruolan lowered her gaze and looked at the card on the ground. She bent down to pick it up and saw Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er''s names written on it, as well as the date and time of the engagement. A week ago, Ling Fei''er went to her company and entered her office unhindered. Under the gaze of her colleagues, she placed this delicate engagement invitation on her desk. "Jiang Ruolan, I heard you married to Xian Zihao? Why is there no wedding? But don''t worry. In the next 15 months, I welcome you to my engagement party with Han Xuegang." Ling Feier beamed as her slender fingers pushed the invitation towards Jiang Ruolan. "I believe Young Madam Xian will give the Ling Family face, right? You definitely won''t miss it, won''t you?" The scene from a few days ago passed before her eyes as she held the invitation card tightly in her hand. They''re getting engaged? During the seven years she left Jiang Family, Han Xuegang was one of those who once gave her four years of happiness. A full four years! One thousand four hundred sixty days and nights. Han Xuegang, who was once admired by all the girls at the university. Han Xuegang, who wore the woolen gloves when he walked past her with red cheeks due to winter. Han Xuegang, who had invited her to dance at the school anniversary ceremony. Han Xuegang, who held her hand and said that he liked her because she was innocent and silly. Han Xuegang, who got a surprising result because of his hard work, despite having an average family background. Han Xuegang, who had loved her so much that he was willing to die with her. Han Xuegang, who had kissed her on the face after she graduated from school, said that he would marry her. "Lanlan, no matter where or when, as long as you need me, I will be by your side!" "Lanlan, stop sneaking around. Just wait. One day, I will make a name for myself. At that time, you just need to stayed at home and be pampered by me." The past was like smoke. Everything had changed in the end. Did Ling Fei''er gave her this invitation card because she wanted her to see the man she (Jiang Ruolan) once loved holding the hand of another woman? Jiang Ruolan knew full well that she would be humiliated, but she had no other way out. If she didn''t go, they might think it was because she was afraid and still couldn''t forget Han Xuegang. How much courage and perseverance it would take for her to appear flawless at their engagement party? **** Outside the VIP entrance of the airport. When Secretary Du saw Xian Zihao, he quickly approached him. He handed the file to him. "President Xian, this is the file you requested. As you''d expected, they''ve been aware of recent changes and have begun to be unable to sit still." Xian Zihao took the file and walked towards the parking lot while flipping through it. His cell phone rang. He saw numbers and traces of shock across his eyes. "Mom?" He picked up the phone, his eyes still on the file in his hand. Zhan An''s voice was heard from the end of the phone. "I just got home today and your father started arguing with me because of you. No matter what, you are still my son. Why didn''t you tell me you were married? Your grandfather was so angry that he did not even leave the room. When did you get married? Why are you hiding this from me?" Xian Zihao sighed and said, "Mom, you just got home. Rest first. I''ll see you later." "Stop changing the topic! Tell the truth, are you really married?" Xian Zihao opened the car door and threw the file into the passenger seat. His eyes suddenly saw a glimpse of the umbrella that had been left in the box by the door. He paused, then got into the driver''s seat and stretched out his hand to take the umbrella. The light pink umbrella was a bit old, and the design on the edge of it was very simple and clean. There was also actually a plastic beaver tied to the umbrella holder. Chapter 50：Bring My Daughter-in-law To Meet Me Zhan An, who didn''t hear her son''s response, immediately became anxious. "Son! If you are married, bring the girl here so that your mother can meet her! Whose daughter is that girl? How do you know her? What is her last name?" "Mom, for half a year you have not returned home, shouldn''t you be worried about your son?" Xian Zihao put aside the umbrella with a funny face on his face. He put on a wireless earpiece and started the engine. He drove his car out of the parking lot. "I''m more concerned with my daughter-in-law. No matter what the girl''s background is, as long as she''s someone my son likes, I will definitely approve! On the other hand, your grandfather and father, these two stubborn old men, always wanted you to marry Cui Liuxian. I can tell that you love her and spoiled her a lot, but you don''t want to marry her, do you? Son, don''t worry. I will handle your father and grandfather! But the condition is that you must let me meet my daughter-in-law! Wuu... If only I could hug my grandson now." Xian Zihao''s face suddenly darkened. "Why do you have to think so far?" "Am I wrong? Isn''t it right now, young couples are very close to each other. Let''s see if your grandfather and father would have objected once you had a child." Feeling helpless, Xian Zihao raised his hand to rub his forehead and sighed. "Mom, I''m driving." "When will you bring my daughter-in-law to meet me?" Zhan An refused to stop this conversation. "I will arrange it as soon as possible." Xian Zihao took off his earpiece and accidentally glanced at the umbrella next to him. **** Xian Group, Chief Executive Officer Office The red light at night shone through the large glass windows into the spacious and bright office. The room was quiet, with only the sound of files and the sound of pages flipping. *Knock! Knock! Knock!* Someone suddenly knocked on the door. Xian Zihao paused. His black inked eyes were slightly raised as he looked at the rosewood doors. Usually, when someone wanted to meet him, Secretary Du will make an appointment and informed him in advance. Moreover, the news of his return to H City was not leaked. Cui Liuxian was the only one who could entered and left the Xian Building at will. "Come in." His thin lips moved a little while answering indifferently. The door was pushed open from the outside. A slender figure appeared in front of the door. Cui Liuxian in a light blue dress had a mischievous smile on her face. She tucked out her tongue at him and asked, "Zihao, am I interrupting your work?" Xian Zihao closed the file. "Why are you here?" Cui Liuxian smiled sweetly. As she turned and closed the door, chestnut hair fell on her shoulders. She turned, placing her hand behind her back and lifted her little feet, which were covered in a pair of white high-heeled shoes. She walked closer to his desk under his unperturbed gaze, then tilted her head and looked at him with a smile. "You asked me to go with Bingqing to the Maldives for a vacation. Look at my body now. I am very tanned! I even went to the United States, and then came to Boston, wanting to see Guiying and mom. Guiying was very busy, so I couldn''t meet her. I just saw mom, and she came back with me, you still don''t know, right?" Xian Zihao calmly looked at her. "My mother had refused to come back for years, afraid that she will strike up a ruckus whenever she meets my dad. Why is she willing to come back this time?" His voice was dull and flat, unhappy or angry. Chapter 51：Shes Not A Good Person! His voice was dull and flat, neither unhappy nor angry. Cui Liuxian couldn''t keep a smile on her face and a slight frustration could be easily detected through her eyes. A touch of coldness gradually grew in her eyes. She immediately bit her lip until they turned white and said in a low voice, "I told mom you were married." A cold glint flashed through Xian Zihao''s eyes, but he was not angry. Sensing his displeasure, Cui Liuxian quickly walked around the table to his side and hugged his neck like a spoiled child. "Zihao, when you told me to go to the Maldives, I already knew that you wanted to leave me, but I still obeyed. I believe you will not disappoint me! But I did not expect-." She paused, her eyes turning red, and her voice also became choked with sobs, "You actually went to register your marriage with Jiang Ruolan! Didn''t Bingqing say that the woman is not a good person? She must have wanted to use your influence to become Young Madam Xian!" "Since when have you''ve listening to Bingqing''s words?" Xian Zihao''s voice was neither warm nor fiery, but he interrupted her at the right time. He pulled her hand away from his neck. Cui Liuxian''s eyes trembled as she looked at her already drawn hand. She could tell that Xian Zihao did not seem to like hearing about Jiang Bingqing. She bit her lip and stepped back, no longer bothering him. Cui Liuxian always had a sense of decency. Although sometimes she will act like a spoiled child with Xian Zihao, she also knew when to obey and quietly stand by his side. She was raised in Xian Family, and since her grandfather died in the battle to save General Xian, the Cui Family had always been under the care of Xian Family. Her father had died earlier, and she was adopted by General Xian as soon as she was born. Ever since she could remember, she had often heard General Xian saying that she would be his granddaughter-in-law when she was an adult. Although Xian Zihao, who was five years older than her, did not agree verbally, he did not wholly refuse. Every time Xian Zihao heard the General Xian mention their marriage, he would just laugh at it. They both grew up together. Furthermore, Xian Zihao had always been aggressive towards his sister, Xian Guiying, but he was very kind to her (Cui Liuxian). Xian Zihao was always kind, pampered and loved by her, never letting her suffer. Cui Liuxian was certain that Xian Zihao liked her. She had heard that Xian Zihao had an unforgettable relationship when he was studying in Boston. She also didn''t know why his heart died in the end. She was more confident that Xian Zihao was destined to be her husband in this lifetime, and as long as she married him, she would be the true Xian Family. ? Chapter 52：Can You Accompany Me To Dinner? Over the past few years, General Xian had been demanding their marriage. The whole Xian Family can see her dependence on Xian Zihao and her love for him. Xian Zihao was indulging her more and more. Occasionally, when she was acting coquettishly, he would kiss her symbolically. It seemed that he didn''t have much resistance against this marriage that everyone in his family believed in. Even though Cui Liuxian could not feel his love for her, she always believed that if she married him, one day she can make him fall in love with her. She will walk on the red carpet sprinkled with the petals of millions of roses, while holding Xian Zihao''s gentle and persistent hand, asking for blessings from everyone in the world as they held the wedding ceremony of the century. However, she could never imagine that she would hear a piece of news that would shatter her dreams. The woman named Jiang Ruolan and she somehow entered into their relationship mysteriously. Cui Liuxian knew that Xian Zihao did not like that woman. She was so happy when he had arranged her vacation with Bingqing to the Maldives but she would never thought that this event would happen once she returned. To this day, everything can only be categorized as regret. She shouldn''t have left! She should not have let the damned woman take the opportunity to snatch Xian Zihao from her. Seeing Cui Liuxian standing next to him with red eyes, yet seemingly confused and afraid to speak, his heart finally softened. "How are you during these two months? Were you happy?" "Not bad." She widened her glassy eyes. As she spoke, her eyes filled with uncontrollable sadness as she stared straight at him. Xian Zihao smiled and returned his attention to the file next to him. As long as you''re happy, then it''s good. I''ll still have a meeting. If you don''t drive here, ask Secretary Du to send a car to take you back." "I don''t want to go back." Xian Zihao slowly glanced at her. The smile in his eyes had turned cold. Cui Liuxian took a deep breath and pleaded in a low voice, "I heard that Beidou Avenue has opened a new Italian restaurant. Can you accompany me to dinner?" Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. "Just one more time, Zihao. Bingqing returned to the city and will only be with me next week. I don''t want to eat by myself." She bent down and pouted miserably. "Zihao." Her hand climbed up the crook of his arm and she shook it coquettishly, "Come with me. I beg of you!" "I just got back from Beijing. I have a lot of work to do." "Please, Zihao." "" "Zihao." Xian Zihao was helpless. "All right." A sweet and radiant smile suddenly blossomed on Cui Liuxian''s beautiful face. "Zihao, I know you will always care about me." Xian Zihao did not respond to her words. Instead, he just pursed his lips and said nothing. "Then you go ahead, I will come looking for you later." With that, Cui Liuxian straightened her body, turned around happily and walked out. The heavy sandalwood door opened and closed, and the smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes faded. Chapter 53：Dilemma I "What''s wrong? Why is your face pale? Did you sleep well last night?" When Jiang Ruolan rushed back to the company in the evening, she found Xiong Ruogang, who had requested leave in the morning, sitting with a frustrated facial expression next to her computer. She (Xiong Ruogang) sighed and raised her head to look at her(Jiang Ruolan). "Sister Jiang, I have to move house and will be off for a week." "Move? Didn''t you live in the dorm?" "Yes, I should have lived in a dormitory, but because my parents'' house will be demolished soon, I had to live with them in a new house on the outskirts of the city. If I stayed with them, I would have to spend at least an hour and a half on the bus to get to work every day." "The real estate company suddenly ordered our family to leave the house. Now my parents have to rent a house and pay half a year rent directly for it. My family is not rich, how can they get that much money?" "The small amount of money they gave us was not enough to pay the rent a month! But the company said they gave according to requirements, but the problem was we didn''t receive any profit!" "So, this is about money?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. "Even though I don''t have a lot of money here, I might be able to lend you a half-year rent. I will go to the bank to withdraw some money tonight." "No need, I barely managed to raise a lot of money and had to borrow some from the neighbors. The main problem now is that my parents didn''t want to move out of the house." Xiong Ruogang sighed. "The house belongs to our family and it''s on the oldest street on the outskirts of H City near the city center. Most of the houses were abandoned during the late Qing Dynasty, although they were very old but full of memories of our priceless generation, especially my parents and neighbors. Recently they did not have a good feeling. I know they loved the house, due to the demolition order, no one can do anything about it. " "Late Qing Dynasty? You mean the alley at Bedford Street?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. "Yes, that''s it." "I once went through the place and saw that the house was indeed quite old, but did not affect the living conditions of the people. Furthermore, I saw that the architectural style was also unique and had a long history behind it." Xiong Ruogang raised her hand to scratch her small head, then pushed the glasses on her face. She said in a depressed tone, "That''s right, the house there is just as important as my parents'' life. I heard that it was the Xiong Family''s ancestral house, which is why my parents took good care of it. I really don''t understand why the developer wanted to demolish the house there." Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows. "In the eyes of those developers, the only thing that matters is a piece of land, but I think that the lane on Bedford Street can be a unique tourist destination for our city." "Although our city isn''t a tourist city, it is still one of the most prosperous places in the country. If the unique and real Qing Dynasty street turned into a tourist attraction, it would be good for the city. Not only can it help the tourism industry, but it will also improve all aspects of the city. " ? Chapter 54：Dilemma II "Yeah, why didn''t I think of that?" Xiong Ruogang blinked. "Actually, it doesn''t matter if we can''t live in that house anymore. My parents just don''t want it demolished." Her face suddenly turned bitter. "But, what''s the point for saying that? The developers had decided it. The higher-ups have already issued a notice that demolition work will begin next week." Jiang Ruolan frowned and sighed. She patted Xiong Ruogang on the shoulder as if to calm her down. She was about to return to her desk when she (Xiong Ruogang) called her again. "Right, Sister Jiang!" Xiong Ruogang stood up and hurried towards Jiang Ruolan with both hands supporting her on the desk and a pair of big eyes shining under the glasses. "Aren''t you Xian Zihao''s wife? What if you help me? As you said, it''s good to turn that street into a beautiful place. Please don''t let it get ruined. You just need to mention this to President Xian! Can you do that? I heard from the developer that one of their investors is Xian Group!" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. Blowing against the pillow? 1 This girl really knew how to imagine. She couldn''t help but laugh. "How can it be as easy as you say?" "But Xian Group is the big boss for the land industry in H City. Although the problem is not entirely under the jurisdiction of investors, if he intervenes, no one dares to violate his orders!" "Besides, Sister Jiang, you also say that if the street becomes a tourist attraction, it will be a good thing for H City. Tourism development will also be profitable. I was just thinking of asking for your help because of your words. Otherwise, I would be too embarrassed to bother you." "What bother? The two of us are on such good terms. If you keep using such a tone, I will kick your ass." Jiang Ruolan glared at her. Xiong Ruogang immediately leaned back against her desk with a mischievous smile. "Sister Jiang, please. Please help me." "I " Jiang Ruolan paused. She did want to help, but her husband had disappeared for two full months. Although she wanted to help her, the problem now was how can she find Xian Zihao?! Seeing Xiong Ruogang''s anxiousness, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t bear to refuse. She nodded her head helplessly. Jiang Ruolan immediately pushed her away and looked at her with disgust. " Xiong Ruogang! You little pervert!" Xiong Ruogang playfully stuck out her tongue. She then took two vouchers from her bag and placed them on the table. "Sister Jiang, I have two vouchers here. As a token of gratitude, I will treat you a meal at the newly opened Italian restaurant on Beidou Avenue!" Jiang Ruolan looked at the coupon that was costing no less than a thousand yuan. "You bastard, you''re not even sincere treating me to dinner ~" Xiong Ruogang blinked her eyes. "Xiong Family lacks money! Shouldn''t you give me a face? Do you want to accompany me or not?" "Since it''s free, there''s no reason for me to turn it down!" Jiang Ruolan grinned as she pushed her (Xiong Ruogang) with her hand. "Go! Get back to work. Stop bothering me." Xiong Ruogang laughed as she returned the voucher to her pocket. She sat back at her desk. Jiang Ruolan was anxious. She did not know how to tell this issue to Xian Zihao. **** Glossary: 1 To make a bad situation less serious. Chapter 55：Enemies Will Surely Meet! I "Wow, there''s too many people!" At 6:30 pm, Jiang Ruolan and Xiong Ruogang appeared at the Beidou Avenue restaurant. Several rows of luxury cars were parked in front of the newly opened Italian restaurant. From the outside, it can be seen that the restaurant was full of people. "I don''t think there are any more empty seats, but if there are none, then we can be back in a few days." As she spoke, Jiang Ruolan turned to look around the restaurant. "Oh, there must be empty seats! I heard that this is the most famous Restaurant in Italy. They had chosen H City to open their first restaurant branch in China. I heard the foods were delicious! Last month, I asked a friend to help me get a coupon. Today is the first day of business, so it is normal if there are many people. Coincidentally we are here on the first day they operate, so we may also experience a busy atmosphere rarely seen in Western restaurants." Xiong Ruogang giggled and held Jiang Ruolang''s hand. "Let''s go in!" Fortunately, there was an empty table on the second floor. The waiter took them to the second floor. Xiong Ruogang''s face was filled with joy as she muttered to herself, "How lucky there''s a place liked this in H City." He and Ling Fei''er sat at a table not far from her. Her body stiffened when she met those two eyes that seemed to be both cold and mocking at the same time. What kind of world is this? Indeed, the enemy will surely meet! Xiong Ruogang did not realize what was happening. She sat down and opened the menu. Jiang Ruolan pulled her hand. "Ruogang, let''s eat another day." "Sigh! Sister Jiang, what happened?" "Why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Ling Fei''er''s voice was heard from behind. Her tone was a little mocking. Jiang Ruolan halted her steps. Xiong Ruogang was already walking fast to her side. "Sister Jiang, do you know each other?" Although Xiong Ruogang did not know what had happened, but she could feel that Ling Fei''er was looking for a fight. Upon hearing her words, she understood that Jiang Ruolan was in a hurry to leave because of this couple. "I don''t know them." Jiang Ruolan did not look back. As she thought of their engagement invitation card still in her bag, an unnamed fire burned in her heart. "You just got here, why are you in such hurry to leave? Is it because the food here is too expensive and you can''t afford it?" Xiong Ruogang felt something was wrong with those words. She immediately turned and looked at the well-dressed woman who was about 20 years old. Then she glanced at the tall and thin figure man. Her eyes were widening at the same time. That man was Han Xuegang. He was looking at Jiang Ruolan with a sneer on his face. ? Chapter 56：Enemies Will Surely Meet! II Xiong Ruogang recalled that when Jiang Ruolan first entered the company, she interviewed the Vice President of Ling Company. At the time, she did not think that Jiang Ruolan had any relationship with this Vice President Han, but now there seemed to be a subtle relationship between them. Xiong Ruogang pushed her glass up while looking at Ling Fei''er, "We can still afford western food, so there is no need for you to pay for us. If you have a lot of money, why don''t you donate to a charity fair? What are you trying to show off here? You are trying to show your wealth to those who don''t know where the hell you come from!" Anger appeared on Ling Feier''s beautiful face. She put down a cup of coffee loudly and because she had used too much force, the hot coffee gradually spilled into her hand. "Ah " She cried out in pain. Xiong Ruogang, on the other hand, was very happy. "Haha, don''t be too arrogant. See what had happened. This was a punishment for an arrogant person like you." "Ruogang!" Jiang Ruolan quickly took Xiong Ruogang''s hand, using her eyes to signal her (Xiong Ruogang) not to say anything more. Although Ling Fei''er was still young, her mind thinking was not simple. Coupled with her family background, she was not someone Xiong Ruogang can offend. Even though Ling Feier didn''t say anything, she had already won this battle from the level of love and tenderness showed off by him. Although Han Xuegang treats Ling Feier as a stepping stone for his own benefit, he still had feelings for her, right? Once again, Jiang Ruolan felt an inevitable pain in her heart. She secretly warned herself to stay calm before firmly holding Xiong Ruogang''s hand and walking out quickly. She had to stay calm, even though she really wanted to pour hot coffee all over Ling Feier''s and Han Xuegang''s faces! "Sister Jiang, who exactly is that woman? I''ve never seen you behave like this. Every time we go for an interview and meet an arrogant person, you will always be able to secretly scold them. Every time I hear you scolding people so ruthlessly, I feel that you are simply too handsome! This woman was clearly mocking you just now. Why did you leave!?" Xiong Ruogang followed Jiang Ruolan with an unhappy face. Jiang Ruolan did not explain, just quietly pulled her towards the stairs. "Jiang Ruolan, don''t forget to attend our engagement party on the 15th." Ling Fei''er seems to be buried in an ocean of happiness. Then, she(Jiang Ruolan) heard Han Xuegang laugh lightly. "Fei''er, don''t be naughty, quickly eat." That kind of love, that kind of pleasure, that kind of coordination ... Everything that Jiang Ruolan was once familiar with was now transferred to Ling Fei''er. Her footsteps grew faster as he went down the stairs without looking back. ? Chapter 57：Why Should She Leave? "Sister Jiang, slow down." Xiong Ruogang couldn''t keep up with her speed and rushed to follow her downstairs. "Don''t walk that fast. Not that they will follow us." Jiang Ruolan stopped in her tracks. Why did she leave? Why should she leave? Why should she avoid them? However, when she was about to turn around and walk back, Jiang Ruolan suddenly stopped. No, she did not have much self-control over herself. If she sat near them and watched these two lovebirds, no matter how open-minded she was, she would still be so angry until she would vomit blood. To prevent the wound in her heart from getting worse, she better leave. As she thought about it, Jiang Ruolan continued walking towards the door. Xiong Ruogang was stunned by her actions, so she quickly chased after her again. "Sister Jiang, the Vice President had a very close relationship with you, right? I can tell from his eyes that he and you--" "Ruogang, I know you want to protect me, but you have to be careful when arguing with people like them." Jiang Ruolan interrupted her and changed the topic. Xiong Ruogang was taken aback. "That woman from before had a good background?" "No matter what her identity is, you should always pay attention to one thing in the future. Never offended people like her. You are still young and you still have a long way to go. No matter how smart you are, this world has cruelly carried out the saying ''encouragement is the devil'' realistically. " Xiong Ruogang''s face darkened. "Sister Jiang, you are only two years older than me, okay ..." "Having experienced it by myself, I couldn''t help but reminded you." Jiang Ruolan innocently blinked her eyes as if her previous unhappiness had been forgotten. She held Xiong Ruogang''s hand and said, "Let''s go. I will treat you to eat elsewhere. You can treat me to this Western cuisine another day." They both laughed as they walked out of the restaurant''s revolving door. Not far ahead, Cui Liuxian was walking towards them, holding onto Xian Zihao''s arm. Xiong Ruogang didn''t expect her suddenly pulled her arm. "Ah!" she cried in pain. "What''s wrong?" "My legs seem to be sprained." Xiong Ruogang lowered her head in pain. Jiang Ruolan squatted with anxiety. "I wasn''t paying attention just now. My heels got stuck on the stairs." "How is it? Does it hurt? Do you need to go to the hospital? " Jiang Ruolan didn''t care about her surrounding as she squatted to caress her (Xiong Ruogang) ankle. In a tone of apology, she said, "Sorry, I did not pay attention when I pulled you." "It''s nothing! My ankle is just slightly dislocated!" Xiong Ruogang smiled and wanted to stand up. However, as soon as she stood up, she screamed in pain and fell back down the stairs. Her face was also pale. Chapter 58：Xian Zihao?! Jiang Ruolan once again put his hand on Xiong Ruogang''s ankle. Her expression changed. "We must go to the hospital immediately!" "It''s fine, I''m not a delicate woman." While the two of them were talking, Cui Liuxian and Xian Zihao walked past them. He was unaware of the situation on the stairs. From the corner of his eye, he casually glanced at the two women and walked past them. However, when Xian Zihao heard this rather familiar voice, he turned and looked at them indifferently. "Xian Zihao?" Xiong Ruogang turned her body to see them. When she saw the figure with extraordinary temperament, she could not help but lifted her head to see the person''s face. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She raised her head to look at him. When Xian Zihao heard Xiong Ruogang, his eyebrows rose slightly as his gaze locked on Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan was aghast and at the same time, she felt the gaze from the elegant woman standing next to Xian Zihao on her. She had seen her in the elevator once and knew that it was Cui Liuxian. Since Xian Zihao had a beauty by his side, she didn''t want to bother him. She did not care about Xiong Ruogang''s stunned feeling. She tried to support her body. "Let''s go, I''ll take you to the hospital." At first, Cui Liuxian did not pay much attention to the two women who were squatting on the stairs. After hearing Xiong Ruogang''s words, she looked at them with displeasure. From her perspective, since the two of them were opposites, she couldn''t see them clearly. However, Xian Zihao suddenly turned and walked towards them. Surprised by that, Cui Liuxian immediately grabbed his arm and followed. Just when she was about to ask him what he was doing, she finally saw the face of one of the women. This is She had seen Jiang Ruolan on the news! Cui Liuxian''s beautiful face changed several times in the blink of an eye. Feelings of unhappiness were immediately hidden. She held Xian Zihao''s arm tighter and glanced at Jiang Ruolan blandly. "Your friend?" Xian Zihao asked in a light tone. "Are you alright?" The moment he opened his mouth, Xiong Ruogang was struck dumb. She looked at the face that looked more and more like Xian Zihao''s, then turned her head to look at Jiang Ruolan, "He There is no way he really is Xian Zihao?!" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She pinched her (Xiong Ruogang) arm lightly. Xiong Ruogang felt the pain and stopped asking questions immediately. She turned her head to look at her idol, who was less than a meter away from her. She opened her mouth, wanting to laugh, but she was so excited that she didn''t know how to laugh anymore. "Hello, President Xian." Xian Zihao looked at her with a smile. "Hello." Chapter 59：Let Me Help You Jiang Ruolan gripped Xiong Ruogang''s hand tightly to prevent her from fainting. Luckily, at that moment, she noticed a beautiful woman beside Xian Zihao. Her small face froze. She blinked her eyes and looked at the expressionless Jiang Ruolan. Seeing the doubt in Xiong Ruogang''s eyes, Jiang Ruolan had no way to explain and could only turn to Xian Zihao. "She was my colleague. Her ankle sprained and it looked serious. I wanted to send her to the hospital." Cui Liuxian''s eyes never left her as she spoke. Although Cui Liuxian held Xian Zihao''s arm intimately, she only showed a kind smile as if she did not know who Jiang Ruolan was. Or perhaps, even if she did, it didn''t prevent her from standing by this man''s side. Jiang Ruolan was just an intruder, and with a marriage certificate. She didn''t seem to pose much of a threat to her. Jiang Ruolan was well aware of this fact, and because of that, she wanted nothing more than to leave this place with Xiong Ruogang. "It''s hard to get a taxi on this road at this time." Xian Zihao said warmly, wanting to help Xiong Ruogang down the stairs. "I''ll walk you guys down." "Zihao!" Cui Liuxian hugged his arm and frowned. "I booked a table with the manager at 7 o''clock. They deliberately left a nice table for us. If we left now, we would not be able to eat today." Glancing at Cui Liuxian, whose eyes were full of anger, he sighed helplessly and said, "You must eat today?" "Hm! You promised to accompany me today!" Cui Liuxian shook his arm, coquettishly, "You always followed my word and never make me unhappy just because of outsiders! Don''t go ... I will be disappointed if I can''t taste the food here." Xian Zihao seemed to be deep in thought. After a while, he turned to Jiang Ruolan and said, "Secretary Du is nearby. I will tell him to take you to the hospital." In fact, Jiang Ruolan was also worried that she will not get a taxi at this time. No matter how much she wanted to refuse, it was more important to treat Xiong Ruogang''s injury as soon as possible. As she thought of Xian Zihao''s gentle secretary, she finally nodded. "Okay, I''ll be troubling you." Hearing her polite answer, Xian Zihao just raised his eyes slightly as he looked at her. In the end, he said nothing and took out his phone and allowed Cui Liuxian to lead him into the restaurant. **** H City People''s Hospital.. Jiang Ruolan had just completed the procedure on the first floor and returned to the Orthopedic Clinic on the fourth floor. The doctor who had consulted her was no longer there. Xiong Ruogang was the only one sitting on the bed. She had a thoughtful look on her face as she supported her chin with one hand. When Jiang Ruolan entered the room, her eyes shone as she said, "Sister Jiang, Secretary Du looks like my ex-boyfriend!" Chapter 60：Why Did You Call Me? Jiang Ruolan stared at her without saying a word. "Your feet were the one that swollen, not your head. How can you think that far?" "What are you talking about." Xiong Ruogang puffed up her face and twisted her body on the bed. She changed her posture and said, "If you want to talk about infatuation, I''m infatuated with Xian Zihao." "" Jiang Ruolan facepalmed. Here it comes again. This girl really can''t stop talking about him. It was enough to torture her. "Oh right, Sis Jiang, who was the woman who was with your husband just now? Seriously, that woman is really shameless!? Even though she knew President Xian had a wife, she still clung to him like this! I noticed when the woman looked at you, she hugged him tighter and didn''t want to let go! She was obviously provoking your status as CEO Xian''s wife! How can you endure it! If it were me, I would have slapped her face for trying to seduce my husband!" Jiang Ruolan just smiled. "Then why didn''t you slapped her earlier?" Xiong Ruogang was embarrassed. "I was so infatuated with President Xian that I nearly fainted..." Jiang Ruolan knew that Xiong Ruogang''s personality would not change, so she continued to laugh at her. When the doctor returned and wanted to continue examining her(Xiong Ruogang) ankle bone, she quietly left the diagnosis room. Public hospital corridors were always crowded with people. Jiang Ruolan stood by the stairs and breathed a sigh of relief. She took out her cell phone and looked at the time. It''s 8 pm. She sighed and casually leaned against the handrail. At that moment, her phone suddenly rang. When she saw the caller''s name, she was shocked. "Hello ?" "Was your friend alright? How about her injury?" Xian Zihao''s voice was heard from the phone "The doctor said there was nothing wrong. The ligament was slightly torn and will heal after she had rested for two days. She was undergoing further inspections. " "Secretary Du had left?" "Yes, after he sent us to the hospital, I let him leave. After all, he has a lot of work to do, so it''s not good for me to keep bothering him." "You are very considerate to my subordinates." Xian Zihao''s voice was tinged with amusement. "You used to live like a prince. You were born to be a young master, so you probably won''t understand how small employees liked us feels. I think the way Secretary Du dressed tonight, he had a date with his girlfriend. That''s why when you called him, I feel a little embarrassed." When Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao thought of Du Yating''s face that would turn green from holding back his grunts, a smile appeared on their face. A soft and gentle laugh came from the other side, and then they both fell silent. It wasn''t until she heard Xiong Ruogang called her name at the door of the diagnosis room that Jiang Ruolan hurried, "My friend had just finished the examination. By the way, why did you call me?" Xian Zihao was silent. From the end of the line, she could hear his soft breath. "It''s nothing. Go home and rest after your friend''s business is over. Be careful on the way home." He gave some brief instructions before ending the call. Jiang Ruolan also put her phone down and looked at it suspiciously. Was the sun rising in the west? Was Xian Zihao concerned about her? But why did she felt like he was just given orders to his subordinates? Chapter 61：What Is He Doing Here? Xiong Ruogang had to take two days off due to an ankle injury. Jiang Ruolan went to the news center alone in the morning and returned to the company in the afternoon, only to see a red Ferrari parked in front of the entrance. Whose car is this? When do such luxury cars appear in their company parking lot? As she thought about it, her pace did not slow down and froze when she saw someone familiar standing at the entrance. How can he be in a place like this? F*ck! Without hesitation, Jiang Ruolan turned and ran in the opposite direction. She jogged to the other side of the road, skirting around the tree trunk before stopping. She secretly peeked from behind the tree and glanced at the company entrance, as well as the red Ferrari. F*ck! Today was indeed a bad day for her! Why did he come to H City?! Didn''t he migrate to the United States a few years ago? Why did the editor-in-chief treat him with respect? ''The company name was Qin, don''t tell me it belongs to the Qin Family?!'' She had once thought that this Qin was different from Qin Family, but now it looks like she has made a mistake! If she worked with a devil-like Qin Gengxin, wouldn''t she be like selling herself to a wolf? No, he certainly did not know that she was working here! After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Ruolan chose to contact the office to request leave. However, her phone rang first. She received a call from an unknown phone number. "Where else do you want to hide? Do you think I can''t see you from behind the tree?" A burst of evil laughter came from the phone. Jiang Ruolan''s face turned pale as she felt cold in her spine. She suddenly poked her head out of the tree and looked back at the company. Sure enough, Qin Gengxin stood there with a smile on his face, asking to be beaten. Jiang Ruolan ended the call with a snort. She took a deep breath and glared sharply at the smiling man who was wearing a leather jacket. "No more running?" Qin Gengxin smirked. Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to walk back to the entrance of the company. "My dear Little Red face! Why did you run away from this grandfather?" That brat did not consider her displeasure at all. Qin Gengxin immediately walked towards Jiang Ruolan, lifted her chin, then humbly lowered his head to look at her. Jiang Ruolan pushed his hand away. With a face like a defensive wolf, she took a step back. "Aren''t you supposed to be in America? What are you doing here?" "Hey hey hey, why are you always angry?" Seeing her displeasure face, Qin Gengxin put his arm around her shoulder. As Jiang Ruolan struggled, he brought his head close to her face and said with a smile, "It''s been seven years, and you are still so stubborn!" ? Chapter 62：Boyfriend "Take your smelly claws away!" She gave him a look. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned her face away. Her face was full of wariness. Qin Gengxin''s smile immediately faded as he let go of her shoulder. He sighed with a disappointed expression, "Aiya! You are so heartless. Don''t you missed me?" "Missed your ass!" Jiang Ruolan glared at him. She hadn''t forgotten how this little bastard was always with Jiang Bingqing and bullying her! At that time, Qin Family and Jiang Family lived in two adjoining villas on the same courtyard in G City. Ever since she went to primary school and high school, as long as Qin Gengxin and Jiang Bingqing were in the yard, she never had a happy day! Back then, this brat did not go to school because he was four years older than her. When she was still in first grade, he came to her class to cause trouble and dragged her in search of a bird''s nest. No matter how reluctant she was, he will pulled her arm and forced her to accompany him. This was still considered light. He once had the heart to pulled her out to find a beehive, then ran after acquiring a beehive, leaving her alone in the mountains. That night, when she came home crying, her whole face was red and swollen like a rubber ball. One night, he tried to climb to her balcony in the middle of the night and ran to her bed while making a scary face, scaring her to death. But what Jiang Ruolan didn''t know was, Qin Gengxin had no ill intentions towards her. He just liked to bully her and won''t allow others to bully her. Sometimes when he found out that she was beaten by Jiang Family, he will rush to help her, applied medicine on her wounds, and even take turns sending food to her with Jiang Yijun, so she did not starve to death. And what she hated most was when she was young, her cheek easily reddened. No matter if it was winter or summer, her face was always flushed and that''s why Qin Gengxin called her Little Red. This name accompanied her childhood life until she left Jiang Family! "Hey! Since when did you learn to curse?!" Qin Gengxin stared at Jiang Ruolan in wonder. "Since when I can''t curse?" Jiang Ruolan snorted. "Damn! Where did you learn to be a sharp tongue!? Where is my little red? I really miss her! Give her back to me!" Qin Gengxin''s shook her shoulder violently. "Let go! Let go of me! You made me dizzy!" Qin Gengxin immediately fell silent. He narrowed his eyes before turning his gaze to her chest. "Not bad, not bad. You are much bigger than when you were seventeen years old." Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. "Has it been several hundred years since you last saw a woman? I still have to go to work. Can you please not block my way?" "I have taken leave for you." An evil laugh came from behind her. Jiang Ruolan stopped and looked at Qin Gengxin in disbelief. "Why are you doing this?" "It''s because I''m your boyfriend!" Qin Gengxin pointed his hand to the parking lot. "Let''s go, baby. Come and spend the day with me." Chapter 63：Who Is Your Girlfriend?! Jiang Ruolan almost stumbled when she was pushed into the car by Qin Gengxin. She cursed him for a thousand times in her heart. The wind blew from the red Ferrari until it finally stopped at the side of the road. Jiang Ruolan pushed open the car door as if she was being chased by something and threw herself to the side of the road, bending over while retching. "What is it this time? I haven''t done anything to you yet." "Scram!" Jiang Ruolan quickly deflected Qin Gengxin''s hand that was trying to support her. She glared at him with a deathly pale face. "Who would drive like that? You won''t even slow down even after crossing the loop! Who wouldn''t get car sick?" As she said this, she retched again. She turned her face towards Qin Gengxin, making an exaggerated expression as if she was about to vomit. Sure enough, he leaped three feet into the air and jumped back several meters. "Are you messing with me?" Qin Gengxin took a few steps back. When he saw Jiang Ruolan secretly laughing at him, his face turned black and he walked back towards her. He looked at her pale face. "Should we go to the hospital?" "No! Please don''t! Let me breathe some fresh air here. With your racing skills, I can''t take it anymore." Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to her chest while taking a deep breath. After she finally managed to hold back the nauseous feeling, she looked at the building in front of her. "Where are we?" "My house." Qin Gengxin smiled. Before Jiang Ruolan could react, she was forcibly pushed by Qin Gengxin into his house. "Why did you bring me here? "Do you want to go to the hotel? Doing something like this is more suitable in my house. It will take quite a while until I am satisfied playing with you ~ ~" "Qin Gengxin. I''m not joking with you!" "I''m not joking with you either!" "Then I won''t enter " "That''s not something you can decide." "Hey! Since when are you getting more overbearing? Why did you tell the doorman that I was your girlfriend? Who is your girlfriend?! Who wants to be your girlfriend!" "You ~ ~" "Gosh! Instead of feeling touched, I feel like this is a nightmare. You are my nightmare! Do you understand the meaning of nightmares?" In the end, Jiang Ruolan was pushed into his house. She was willing to follow him because she knew Qin Gengxin would not do anything to her. When she walked through the door, she no longer felt awkward and immediately shook his (Qin Gengxin) hand. She then sat on the couch in the living room, took off her high heels and threw her shoes to his body. "You actually dare to act so arrogantly with me after not seeing me for a few years, right? Just wait. Wait until these grandfather''s friends arrive and have a drink with me. I will take care of you tonight!" Qin Gengxin held Jiang Ruolan''s shoes and looked at her little feet. He smiled mischievously. "What is it? You called someone else to come here too?" "Yes, I came to H City to visit him. I did not think I would see your name on the desk when I met the editor-in-chief." As he spoke, Qin Gengxin took out a glass of juice from the fridge. Jiang Ruolan took the glass and looked around while sitting on the sofa. She sized up his European style room and casually asked, "Who is your friend? Since I don''t know him, don''t make him think we''re related." "But when did we not have such a relationship?" Qin Gengxin looked back. Jiang Ruolan immediately put down her glass and looked at him. Just as she was about to spit on him, the doorbell rang. When she saw Xian Zihao appeared at the door, the fruit juice she had just swallowed was actually sprayed from her mouth ... ? Chapter 64：My Woman "President Xian is so busy that he is willing to hand over his little house to me for a while. You really can''t ... Eh? Little Red, what happened to you?" Qin Gengxin was standing in front of the door, laughing out loud when he heard Jiang Ruolan coughing. Jiang Ruolan, who was already coughing her lungs out, could not resist burying her face on the sofa. She was coughing more violently. Oh heaven... Just f*cking hack me to death, please!! A certain girl wailed miserably in her heart. "Cough! Cough! Cough!" The moment Qin Gengxin opened the door, Xian Zihao immediately saw Jiang Ruolan sitting on the sofa in the middle of the living room. Surprise flashed across his face in the blink of an eye. Qin Gengxin quickly walked towards Jiang Ruolan. He patted her back. "Are you all right? Could it be that the juice had expired? Impossible, I just bought it at the supermarket yesterday." "Cough! No, no! I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan tried to hold back the cough. She rubbed her throat and coughed until her voice sounded hoarse. "I''m good." She couldn''t say that she was so shocked to see Xian Zihao that she almost choked to death! It seemed that burying her face on the sofa was useless. She massaged her throat with difficulty as she felt Xian Zihao''s eyes on her. "Zihao, come in and sit down!" Seeing Jiang Ruolan was fine, Qin Gengxin smiled. "We are all family here, don''t be strangers!" "Family?" Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao said simultaneously. Qin Gengxin''s peach blossom eyes were slightly curved as he leaned on the sofa where Jiang Ruolan was sitting. He leaned his head closer to her. He then turned his eyes to Xian Zihao with a triumphant face, "She is the Little Red I mentioned to you in America. She is now my girlfriend and soon, she will be my wife." Before Jiang Ruolan recovered from the shock of seeing Xian Zihao, she was once again frightened by Qin Gengxin''s words. She looked at him as if she had seen a ghost. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows slightly. "Girlfriend?" His meaningful gaze fell on the stunned Jiang Ruolan, and the corner of his mouth curled. "He''s Xian Zihao, my good brother who shared life and death with me when I was studying at Harvard. Don''t underestimate him, even though he is in this country, he has helped me a lot. He''s definitely good enough to be a good brother to me, but this brother has been very busy for the past two years to meet with me." Qin Gengxin got up and put his arm around Xian Zihao''s shoulder. "I heard that you were in Beijing a few days ago. Did you come back because you knew I was coming? Xian Zihao smirked. "No matter how busy I am, I can''t resist from seeing your face." "Ha! I knew it. I knew you missed me too!" Qin Gengxin smiled. He quickly walked to the wine cabinet in the corner of the living room. As Qin Gengxin turned to open the wine cabinet, Jiang Ruolan, who was gradually recovering from her shock, was greeted with a stern look. She panicked and wanted to explain when Qin Gengxin suddenly turned around with a bottle in his hand. "I remember you liked red wine. This is Lafite from ''82. Do you want to try it? This time, I deliberately collected ten bottles, all of which are the most authentic and genuine products!" Xian Zihao took the bottle and looked at the number on it. "Ten bottles? You brat, since when you have been so generous? "What are you trying to say? You should appreciate it. Tsk!" Qin Gengxin crossed his arms over his chest. "Say, why did you decide to go home? You had managed your Xian Company overseas well, and then suddenly, you decide to take control of Xian Group. No matter what, you shouldn''t leave your life in Boston just because of a woman!" Xian Zihao pursed his lips and did not say a word. "How good was it back then." Qin Gengxin sighed as he looked at Xian Zihao, who seemed undisturbed. "Was it worth losing your freedom because of a woman?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt that it was not appropriate for her to be here. No matter how curious she was about the woman Qin Gengxin talking about, it was not something she deserved to know. She picked up her bag and walked quickly to the door. "I still have work to do. I will be leaving first." "Hey, stop right there!" How could Qin Gengxin let her off just like that? "Just sit there. We''ll have dinner together soon." "You guys go, I won''t --" Xian Zihao, who had been silent all this time, suddenly shifted his gaze and gave her a glance. Jiang Ruolan stopped in her tracks. She thought for a moment and said, "I mean, since both of you haven''t met each other for a while, there are definitely a lot of things you wanted to talk about. It''s uncomfortable for me to stay here, so I''d better go back first." "Why do you have to feel uncomfortable? Are you afraid that both of us will eat you?" Qin Gengxin''s face gradually became displeased and he glared at Xian Zihao. "Zihao is not an outsider and you are my woman. Why do you have to be ashamed? Sit down!" Jiang Ruolan bit her lip. Did this stinky brat really consider her his girlfriend? Since when did she become his? Jiang Ruolan frowned and warned that damned brat to shut up and stop talking nonsense with her eyes. Qin Gengxin, who was staring at her, immediately raised his eyebrow. "Why are you still standing there? If you are bored, quickly go to the kitchen and pour Zihao something to drink. He is our guest." Jiang Ruolan was devastated, "Qin Gengxin, can you shut up!" Xian Zihao just stared at Jiang Ruolan, clearly did not mean to take part in the fight between the two of them. From start to finish, he had a faint and unpredictable smile on his face. Qin Gengxin suddenly felt ashamed. He happily introduced her to his best brother, and not only did she not give him face at all, but she even made him feel embarrassed. Qin Gengxin glared at Jiang Ruolan sharply. "Jiang Ruolan!" Jiang Ruolan glared back at him furiously. She wasn''t an idiot and she can naturally see the meaning behind his gaze. She wasn''t his wife or his mother, so why did she have to go along with this bastard? At the same time, she also saw a dark smile on Xian Zihao''s face. Jiang Ruolan was so angry and reluctantly entered the kitchen. When she returned with a glass in her hand, Qin Gengxin was already sitting on the sofa with Xian Zihao. They talked about something, both smiling and looking in a good mood. But she was in a bad mood! Jiang Ruolan unhappily placed a glass of water on the coffee table in front of Xian Zihao. Xian Zihoa''s glistening eyes landed on her face, and a devilish smile appeared in his eyes. Qin Gengxin frowned. "There are so many drinks in the fridge. How do you know Zihao likes plain water?" Xian Zihao was about to take his glass but his hand froze at the edge of the glass. Jiang Ruolan was startled. She looked at the glass of water on the coffee table, then looked at Xian Zihao, then looked back at Qin Gengxin''s frowning expression, which looked like he was eating something wrong. When she was in the kitchen, she actually did not overthink. At first, she wanted to take a bottle of water from the fridge, but when she saw the water dispenser, she remembered the day Xian Zihao brought her to Greenville Residence. He also drank plain water, so she unknowingly poured a glass of water for him. However, when Qin Gengxin asked this question, she panicked. Not knowing how to answer it, she replied, "I just poured a glass of water when I saw the water dispenser there." Without batting an eyelid, Xian Zihao took the glass and sipped it. Jiang Ruolan pouted. She really didn''t know what to say in this situation. Two months ago, news between her and Xian Zihao had long circulated in and out of H City for a long time. Now Qin Gengxin had appeared, although the news was gone, he had a wide connection, so it wasn''t quite possible for him not knowing the news from two months ago. Chapter 65：My Little Red Seeing that Xian Zihao didn''t seem to want to say anything, Jiang Ruolan didn''t feel right to open her mouth. Instead, she stood with an unhappy look on her face and stared at Qin Gengxin. "Then, do you remember what I like?" Qin Gengxin asked her. "How can I remember--" Jiang Ruolan was about to say no, but when she saw the pain in the man''s eyes, she angrily returned to the kitchen. She took out a bottle of watermelon juice from the fridge and put it in front of him. When Qin Gengxin saw Jiang Ruolan taken out a watermelon-flavored drink, he immediately smiled. "You actually remember it? Not bad, not bad at all. I must reward you tonight!" Jiang Ruolan felt a sudden shiver. The temperature in the living room suddenly dropped. She quietly clenched her fists and warned him (Qin Gengxin). "If you keep talking nonsense, I will sew your mouth!" Qin Gengxin was amused. Ignoring Xian Zihao''s presence, he quickly grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s wrist, pulling her next to him. Jiang Ruolan''s feet were unsteady, and when Qin Gengxin grabbed her, she fell down on the sofa. Then Qin Gengxin''s slender body fell on her and said coquettishly. "What are you sewing? Can''t you cover it with your mouth?" Jiang Ruolan screamed and pushed him away with all her might when he wanted to kiss her. Fortunately, Qin Gengxin actually did not want to do anything to her. Seeing that she was fighting hard, he let her go. Jiang Ruolan jumped like a frightened grasshopper and walked away from him. Her eyes were full of caution as she stared at the damned idiot. She also felt a cold look from Xian Zihao. Somehow, Jiang Ruolan actually felt guilty. It''s not like she did something embarrassing. All this mess was caused by this grandpa, who didn''t know her relationship with Xian Zihao. So why should she feel guilty? Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath, took her bag and left without saying a word. She was so fast that Qin Gengxin did not have time to stop her. As she walked out of the building and reached the side of the road to stop the taxi, Qin Gengxin grabbed her wrist. "Ruolan!" "Let go!" Seeing an empty taxi pass by, she impatiently shook him off, but Qin Gengxin instead turned her body towards him. He saw the anger in her eyes and asked, "Are you mad at me? I just teased you. I did not think you would ..." "All right, it''s all my fault. Zihao is still here, why don''t you give me my face? It''s been seven years since we last met, and you wanted to leave before we could talk? Are you trying to hurt my heart?" Jiang Ruolan was silent. Qin Gengxin lowered his head and smiled coquettishly towards her. "You maybe have a sharp tongue, but I know you have a soft heart." The golden light spread to the sky, accompanied by the night light. The wind was blowing, causing the greenery on both sides of the road to dance non-stop. On the 15th floor of the building, it wasn''t difficult to saw a figure standing at the thick windows. Xian Zihao looked at the figures that stood so intimate by the side of the road with a calm expression. In his mind, he remembered the little girl Qin Gengxin had mentioned to him. "I''ve had enough of life in G City. At that time, the Qin Family already had a huge business company, but becoming a CEO was not my dream. My biggest dream was to bring my Little Red away from Jiang Family." "My Little Red, she''s very cute and good-looking, her face always red. I liked to teased and watched her angry expression like a rubber ball that will explode. It''s hilarious!" "The girl is stubborn, but I really like her character. Since I was little, I''ve always believed that she will be my wife. Even if I bullied her until she cries, she would definitely love me. Plus, I believed that over the years of love, I can definitely steal her heart and make her love me." "She''s gone. On the fifteenth day of the first month of the year, my Little Red ran away from home with her brother and never returned. I waited and waited and searched all over G City, but I couldn''t find her." Everything Qin Gengxin said played around in Xian Zihao''s mind. He lowered his head and no one could see his expression. **** The Street Bar was brightly lit at 11 pm, and the pub''s atmosphere was boisterous. Under the colorful lights on the dance floor, Jiang Ruolan walked out of the bathroom and saw the two men sitting to the left of the room. She helplessly walked in that direction. Qin Gengxin has been drinking with Xian Zihao non-stop. After dinner, they came to this pub. As soon as these two men entered, they attracted the attention of countless women. They had been here for three hours and it was still not enough! "Zihao, let me tell you.." Qin Gengxin shakily lifted his hand and placed it on Xian Zihao''s arm. His eyes were half-open as he grinned and patted his (Xian Zihao) arm twice. "I''m happy today." As Jiang Ruolan walked back to the VIP Room, she saw Qin Gengxin''s wolf claws grab Xian Zihao''s arm. She looked at him sympathetically. When Xian Zihao noticed her gaze, his eyes shifted to her face. He saw a glimpse of red in her eyes. "Tired?" "This is more than just fatigue. Why didn''t you stopped him from drinking too much?" Jiang Ruolan put her hand on her hip and looked at Qin Gengxin, who was still immersed in his own world. "It''s been one night. How can he talk so much nonsense!" Xian Zihao just smiled. His black eyes seemed to be covered by a layer of mist under the flickering light, his silver-gray shirt collar was slightly open because of the three buttons he had undone and his sleeves were also rolled up to his elbows casually. His tall body sat on the sofa, with one hand was held by Qin Gengxin while the other hand casually leaned on the back of the couch. Qin Gengxin, a beautiful man who was arrogant and graceful, was enough for everyone to see. Adds Xian Zihao, who was very charming, so it wasn''t surprising if they both attracted many women''s attention. Jiang Ruolan''s presence didn''t seem to be hated by all the women in the room. She took the glass wine from Qin Gengxin''s hand. "Young Master Qin, are you done?" "Why are you so anxious?" Qin Gengxin did not take the glass, instead, he grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s wrist, pulling her towards him. She''s trying to dodge his hand, but since she had no strength that can be compared to Qin Gengxin''s, her efforts were just a waste. She fell next to him. His wolf claw wrapped around her waist. Qin Gengxin smiled as he whispered into her ear. "It''s rare for me to be so happy, but why do you want to ruin my mood? Hmm?" You ..." Jiang Ruolan put her hand between their bodies. Qin Gengxin did not care whether this was a public place or not. He pulled Jiang Ruolan into his arms tightly, lowering his head, and wanted to kiss her. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly looked at Xian Zihao, who was sitting next to him. She pleads for his help. Xian Zihao looked at the helplessness in her eyes with a smile. He did not move. Jiang Ruolan looked at his indifference in disbelief. She hurriedly raised her hand to cover Qin Gengxin''s moving mouth while turning her head to look at Xian Zihao. Gritting her teeth, she yelled, "No matter how good your relationship is with him, are you willing to share your wife with him?" Seeing that she had gone mad, Xian Zihao smiled. He was about to call the waiter to settle the bill, but his hand suddenly froze in the air. In the blink of an eye, he looked at the woman who was unrelenting with her words. Jiang Ruolan was glaring at him angrily while pushing Qin Gengxin''s claws. Her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction and anger. Xian Zihao lowered his hand and leaned back on the sofa. His voice was low and deep, but it seemed distant. "Are you sure you want me to help you?" Chapter 66：Why Do You Have To Be So Scared? "Do you really need my help?" Jiang Ruolan glared at Xian Zihao sharply. They both did not talk, just watched each other. Xian Zihao''s calm look seemed to try to penetrate her sanity mask and touched something inside her. Jiang Ruolan quickly controlled her expression, and her helplessness and hatred quickly turned into sadness. Every time she confronted Xian Zihao, she felt he was trying to break her wall and seeing the real her. It was an uncomfortable feeling. While Jiang Ruolan was busy with her thoughts, Qin Gengxin''s head fell on her shoulder. She was stunned for a moment, then tried to push his head away. Qin Gengxin immediately fell asleep because he drank too much alcohol and if he suddenly woke up, he might drag them both to drink alcohol again. That''s why they should send him back now. Xian Zihao called the waiter to settle the bill while looking at her. "Help me bring him to the parking lot." Jiang Ruolan said nothing and immediately helped lifted Qin Gengxin''s body, which was about 1.82m tall like Xian Zihao, with some difficulty. **** "I don''t want to... I''m not going home " "Zihao, let''s continue drinking! I don''t want to go home!" "Little Red, why do you have three heads?" Qin Gengxin waved his hand while being helped by Jiang Ruolan. "Qin Gengxin! Don''t move! I will help you get into the room and sleep!" Reluctantly, Jiang Ruolan helped him into his bedroom. Just as she opened the bedroom door, Qin Gengxin suddenly fought back. He did not want to enter the room and did not want to sleep. What he wanted now was to continued drinking alcohol. The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched and she immediately entered the room. She was kind enough to pull the blanket on him, but who would have thought that Qin Gengxin would suddenly pull her arm to the bed. She gasped as she tried to release her hand from his grip. When she lifted her head, she saw Xian Zihao walked into the room. Her face immediately flushed and then white. Jiang Ruolan quickly stood by the bed. She didn''t know what she should do now. She pointed towards a certain drunkard on the bed. "He tried to pull my arm. I have nothing to do with it." The living room was lit, but the bedroom was dark. From where Jiang Ruolan was standing, she could not see Xian Zihao''s expression, but as he walked towards her, she quickly ran out of the bedroom as if something scary was chasing after her. Qin Gengxin rolled over on the bed and bit his lip. Xian Zihao grabbed the blanket and threw it at him. He turned on the light in the bedroom and heard him (Qin Gengxin) mutter in his drunken state, "Little Red, don''t cry. Don''t cry ... No one will dare to hit you again." "Don''t always be alone ... Hide Under a Tree ... Don''t cry ... Don''t be afraid ..." Xian Zihao paused. His eyes shifted to the slender figure in the living room. Jiang Ruolan ran to the kitchen to get a glass of water and walked back. When she saw Xian Zihao walking out of the bedroom, she asked, "Don''t you want him to drink water first? When someone is drunk, his mouth will be parched." "He''s sleeping. Leave the water here, he''ll drink it when he wakes up tomorrow." He gave her a bland look. "I''ll take you back." Xian Zihao''s voice was always so calm, but it had a seductive charm. If it weren''t for Han Xuegang who had torn her wounded heart, Jiang Ruolan might have fallen in love with him. For a man like Xian Zihao, it''s like poison. He didn''t need to say or do anything; just by standing there was enough to break the defenses in women''s hearts. Jiang Ruolan did not follow him walking out the door. She stood in the living room and watched his figure disappear. Although she could still get a taxi during this time, she couldn''t turn down Xian Zihao''s offer without reason. Before, they were stranger, but now that they were married, why did she reject his good intentions? So she decided to follow him. Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao standing in front of the newly opened elevator door, looking back at her. She slowed down. She took a deep breath and then walked briskly without looking at his expression. Xian Zihao quickly followed her from behind and stood in front of her. The elevator door quietly closed and slowly descended. Xian Zihao suddenly turned to look at Jiang Ruolan with his black-ink eyes. His soft lips curved slightly as he said, "Come here. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She raised her head and saw the happiness in his eyes. She opened her mouth in a daze and only said, "Huh?" Xian Zihao laughed a little. "Why are you standing behind me? "You''re President Xian" The answer was pretty neat. Xian Zihao: "" Xian Zihao frowned for some reason. He suddenly pulled Jiang Ruolan''s wrist, pulling her towards him. Jiang Ruolan was not ready and she staggered standing next to him. A look of astonishment flashed through her clear eyes shortly before the elevator reached the first floor. Before she could shake his hand, Xian Zihao was already taking her out of the elevator. "President Xian ..." Jiang Ruolan passively followed Xian Zihao out of the elevator. She tried to free her hand from his grip, but she didn''t have much strength and she couldn''t escape easily. She could barely follow his long legs. Without even turning his head, Xian Zihao said, "Xian Zihao." "What?" Jiang Ruolan was taken aback. She looked at him in a daze. She didn''t understand why Xian Zihao suddenly said his own name. Xian Zihao took her to his car. While he opened the door, he looked at her. Jiang Ruolan froze. Xian Zihao had already let go of her hand. Xian Zihao slightly raised his handsome eyebrows, waiting for Jiang Ruolan said his name. Jiang Ruolan licked her dry lips and opened her mouth. "Xian...Xian Zihao." After that, she quickly walked to the passenger side and opened the door, but she suddenly found the umbrella she had left two months ago on the leather seat. Xian Zihao was already in the car. Seeing Jiang Ruolan stop at the door, he followed her gaze and took the umbrella; placed it in the glove compartment. Jiang Ruolan initially wanted to grab the umbrella and put it back in her bag, but Xian Zihao took it in the blink of an eye. Soon, a black Land Rover drove out of the parking lot and crossed the busy city streets of H City. Yellow lights and bright neon lights shone along the road. The man next to her looked very handsome under the flickering neon light. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stop sneaking a glance at him. Xian Zihao then casually slid down the window and placed one elbow on the car window, while the other hand held the steering. A cool breeze blew softly into his face, and he vaguely narrowed his eyes, looking at the road in front of him. Only when the car slowly stopped in front of the red light did he turn his attention to Jiang Ruolan. "Suddenly, I found something." His expression did not change as he bit his lip lightly. "When you are with me, you are always hesitant to speak. If there is something you want to say, you can say it out loud. Why do you have to be so scared?" Chapter 67：Your Father Bullied Me "Suddenly, I found something." His expression did not change as he bit his lip lightly. "When you are with me, you are always hesitant to speak. If there is something you want to say, you can say it out loud. Why do you have to be so scared?" Jiang Ruolan''s long eyelashes trembled, and the faint orange light from the streetlights fell on her small, white face. The shadow of his long, thick eyelashes almost covered her small face. She said nothing. When she was rational, she will always be careful with her words. Xian Zihao suddenly felt that her action was rather pitiful. It wasn''t that she wasn''t willful, but Jiang Ruolan often restrained her desires and emotions beneath the surface of her composure, though sometimes she would fail. Just like how she cursed when she was forced into a corner, her arrogance was like a hedgehog, and her angry expression when facing Qin Gengxin made her gritted her teeth in anger. Xian Zihao frowned slightly. He suddenly did not like the way Jiang Ruolan deliberately hid her behavior in front of him. Actually, Jiang Ruolan was fine. She actually wanted to ask Xian Zihao if he can accompany her to the engagement party of Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er. However, this thought was abruptly dispelled by her. She felt a little amused. For what reason should Xian Zihao accompany her to an engagement party? Jiang Ruolan pursued her lips as she turned her head to look at the man who started driving the car after the green light came on. His driving was still elegant and calm, and his gaze had turned cold. It was evident that he was not very patient with her. Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes to cover the doubts and anticipations that were radiating in her eyes. She almost opened her mouth for a moment, but in the end, she swallowed her words again. There was still time before the engagement party, and maybe she could think of a better way than to ask for help from anyone. When they arrived at Greenville Residence, it was late at night. Jiang Ruolan thanked him and rushed out of the car, but she did not expect Xian Zihao to enter her house. She stopped and looked back at him. Xian Zihao didn''t seem to notice her expression. He smiled lightly and said, "Don''t talk about who owns this place right now. Even though this is my house, you should still invite me in after I send you back, right?" "It''s too late. Do you still have time to go in and drink water?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes widened in disbelief. "If you invite me, of course I will not refuse." Xian Zihao smiled innocently as he leaned back in his car and tilted his head to look at her. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. Her instincts told her that Xian Zihao can be reasonable when doing shameless things. She bit her lip and entered the password for her apartment. As soon as she stepped in, she was stopped by a figure in the living room. "Mom? Why are you here?" Mom? Jiang Ruolan froze as the key in her hand fell to the floor with a clatter. As soon as the middle-aged woman saw Xian Zihao, she cried. Xian Zihao sat next to her, handing her a tissue. "Son, I don''t want to be with your father anymore! The old fog always bullied me!" Zhan An took the tissue in Xian Zihao''s hand and wiped her tears while sobbing. Jiang Ruolan sat quietly next to Zhan An, not daring to say anything. However, when she heard her words, she almost laughed, barely keeping her face straight. Xian Zihao had gotten used to her crying. "Aren''t you just back from America? How can you two quarrel?" "That''s right! I didn''t return for so long, but he began to argue with me when I returned. He never tolerated me, so I don''t want to stay with him anymore! I only have you, son. Wuu...Wuu...Son ...Your mother was depressed and she could only come to find you!" Zhan An cried and put her head on Xian Zihao''s shoulder. Her tears wet his shirt. "Tell me, why did I marry such a bastard and have to suffer for decades? It''s not easy for me to live and manage Guiying in Boston alone! I rarely returned, yet your father bullied me the moment I arrived!" Xian Zihao''s face darkened. "What really happened? No matter how much I want to know, you should not come here alone in the middle of the night. What time is it now?" "It''s all because of you, little bastard! Why didn''t you tell your family that you were married?! Your father and grandfather were furious because you did not marry Cui Liuxian! I heard that she was hiding in her room all day and cried. They said that you had disappointed them and I have given birth to an unfilial child!" "Your father is more arrogant. I heard he had Old Li brought his daughter-in-law to meet him for approval. The anger he had been holding for two months was all vented out on me alone. I just came home two days ago and they shouted at me as soon as I arrived. Today, your father kept bothering me, from morning to night and even scolded me. I can''t stand it! Son, I want to divorce your father, I want a divorce!" Xian Zihao smiled. "You''d been saying these words for over twenty years." "Your father used your grandfather to oppress me! As long as he disagreed, he said I can''t leave him for the rest of my life! Why should I continue my marriage with this ogre!" As she spoke, Zhan An raised her head to look at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting on the opposite sofa. Her red eyes stared straight at her (Jiang Ruolan), making her unable to sit still. "I''m the only one talking. Why don''t you talk?" Zhan An wiped her tears and smiled. Jiang Ruolan quickly sat up straight and opened her mouth carefully. "Auntie " "Tsk, what auntie?" Zhan An stood up and walked closer. She held her little hand tightly. With eyes filled with endless satisfaction, she said, "Good child, shouldn''t you immediately change the way you call me?" "Huh? I " Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at the beautiful middle-aged woman in front of her. Zhan An wore a light purple qipao with dark brown mink skin on her shoulder. She was like a spoiled child crying on her son''s shoulder just now, but now she was standing in front of her, smiling. This was Xian Zihao''s mother. She''s Madam Jiang''s elder sister, Zhan An. It was said that General Xian''s wife was the leader of a very famous literary and beauty group in the seventies and eighties. Now, it seemed that his daughter-in-law was also following in her footsteps. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what to do and what to say. "Don''t be embarrassed, the daughter-in-law must meet her mother-in-law. Shouldn''t you call me ''mom'' sooner or later?" Zhan An looked at the reserved person before her with a beaming smile. Jiang Ruolan was a beautiful, clean, white girl, and she also looked like a sensible girl, unlike those kids in their twenties who dress up like flowers all day. To be honest, Zhan An like a girl like her. Zhan An looked at her son, who was sitting there, pretending to be stupid and oblivious with the situation. Chapter 68：Quickly Give Me A Grandson Jiang Ruolan always felt a bit awkward when meeting old people. She lived in an unfamiliar environment since she was a child until she was 17 years old. She lived alone with Yijun and rarely meets a good elder. Under Zhan An''s gentle gaze, she felt awkward and didn''t know what to say. She looked skeptically at certain someone who was still pretending to be stupid. "Mom." Xian Zihao''s eyes showed helplessness as he sighed and laughed. "Stop forcing her. You''re scaring her." "Scared?" Zhan An was stunned and quickly held Jiang Ruolan''s hand tightly. "Good child, don''t be afraid. My personality is always like this. If you are not used to it, then it''s fine, but you have to quickly give me a grandson. I can''t wait to hear your child call me grandma. " Jiang Ruolan kept blinking her eyes. She turned her head to look at Xian Zihao, whose face was completely black. Seeing the two of them behaving like this, Zhan An became unhappy. She glanced at Xian Zihao, who was just sitting there, not talking. "Zihao, you''ve been married for two months. Where is my daughter-in-law''s wedding ring?" Zhan An raised Jiang Ruolan''s hand gently and showed it to Xian Zihao. "Is this how you treat my daughter-in-law?" Xian Zihao''s mouth twitched, "Do you have to think this fast? Before, you were talking about grandchildren, and now you are talking about rings." "Not just the ring, look at your house, you don''t even have a wedding photo. It doesn''t matter if you don''t have an engagement party, but a wedding should be held!! I will think of a way to persuade your father and grandfather. You can''t treat my daughter-in-law like this. If someone else is having a wedding, then my daughter-in-law must have it too!" Xian Zihao did not know whether to laugh or cry. Zhan An shook Jiang Ruolan''s hand and said with a smile, "Good child, see how impatient mom is. I have been here for a long time but I forgot to ask your name." "Auntie." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and whispered, "My name is Jiang Ruolan." "Your surname is Jiang?" "Yes." "Good, good, your surname is Jiang, and your name is also good. I like it!" Zhan An looked for the red packet she had prepared earlier and put it in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. "Good child, take it." "Auntie, I can''t take this!" Jiang Ruolan pushed the thick red packet. She can''t accept it. Zhan An gently grabbed her hand. "You can''t refuse it. Since this is the first time I''ve met my daughter-in-law, I have to give her a red packet. This is a custom in China!" "But " Xian Zihao, sitting next to Zhan An, knew that his mother had other intentions when she came at midnight. When he saw Jiang Ruolan refused the red packet, he said, "Just take it. She gave it to you." Jiang Ruolan felt this was not a good idea but since Xian Zihao had already said it, it was not appropriate for her not to accept it. She awkwardly held the thick red packet with both hands and said, "Thank you Auntie." Zihao stood and sat next to Jiang Ruolan. He looked at her with a slight tenderness in his eyes."You still call her Auntie even though you already accepted the red packet?" Zhan An smiled as she tilted her head, watching her son and daughter and daughter-in-law. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao, who was next to her, with a non-smiling smile. She then turned to look at Zhan An, who was smiling at her. Jiang Ruolan blinked in embarrassment. It had been twenty years since she uttered that word to anyone, so when she opened her mouth at this moment, she felt a little bothered. "Mom." As the word came out of her mouth, the hand holding the red packet was suddenly tightened. In her mind, Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered the scene where she and Yijun stood on the roof twenty years ago and watched their mother''s body fall from the building. For a moment, she felt lost. Zhan An grinned from ear to ear. "This child is really likable." Xian Zihao looked at that time, his words destroyed the warm and harmonious atmosphere. "Mom, it''s late. If you don''t want to go home, I''ll take you to the hotel." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "Auntie, sleeping late is not good for your health. You should rest early. Zihao will send you home." "Send what?" Zhan An''s smile was tinged with a hint of shrewd. She raised her eyebrows slightly and looked around, "Don''t we have two bedrooms? I''ll sleep in the second bedroom, you two sleep in the master bedroom!" Nani?! Jiang Ruolan was in shock. Xian Zihao frowned. "You want to stay here?" Zhan An had already let go of the fur shawl on her shoulder and was about to walk towards the second bedroom when she heard her son''s words. "Your mother has been bullied to this extent by your father! Are you willing to let me sleep on the street?" Xian Zihao pursed his lips in silence. Moments later, he said, "Mom, there isn''t much furniture in the bedroom. It''s not as comfortable as a hotel. I''ll take you there first." "Hotel? I plan to return to the United States in a month, could you let me stay in a hotel for the whole month?" Zhan An looked at her son with a disgusted expression before shifting her attention to Jiang Ruolan, who was standing on the side like a statue. "Ruolan, can you believe it? Your mom hadn''t returned for a long time, but as soon she came here to seek for comfort, this sticking brat wanted to kick me out instead!" When her name was called, she hurriedly looked at Zhan An, who had eyes full of complaints. Her relationship with Xian Zihao was not what Zhan An thought but when she saw her (Zhan An) sad face, what can she say? Jiang Ruolan had already called Zhan An ''mom,'' and if she had refused her request, she (Zhan An) would felt a little heartache. Zhan An couldn''t help but break into a wide grin. Her gaze shifted to Xian Zihao, waiting for his answer. At the same time, she was shooting daggers with her eyes at him. "Son, do you have the heart to let your mother stay alone in a hotel all month?" Xian Shuren held her Hermes bag and looked at them both. Seeing that they were not responding, she immediately walked towards the door with a disappointed look. "Ah, forget it, the old man is angry with me, and the young man does not want me either. It seemed my presence didn''t need in this house, and even the boy who always protects me doesn''t care about me anymore. I will go, I will go!" Xian Zihao began to laugh. "Mom, what are you trying to say! All right, you take the master bedroom while Ruolan and I can sleep in the second bedroom." Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao in surprise. He took off his suit jacket and threw it on the sofa. Obviously, he will not leave either. Zhan An almost reached the door, but hearing Xian Zihao, she turned and walked back with a smile on her face. She looked around the house, opened the door to the second bedroom. Standing inside, she said, "There are only blankets and closets. How do you two live here?" "We will sleep in that room for tonight. We can talk about other things tomorrow." Xian Zihao''s black eyes glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting stiffly next to him. Zhan An continued walking to the master bedroom. She opened the door and looked around. "I am very familiar with Zihao''s attitude. He didn''t want me to suffer any grievance. If I stayed in that room now, he will definitely don''t agree. How about this, let Ruolan accompany me this weekend. We are going to buy some furniture. I like the bedroom pattern and when the furniture and everything is ready, I will take the second bedroom." "Since you just returned from America, don''t worry too much about us." Jiang Ruolan had to abide by her decision. "Ruolan, when you have a child, as a mother, you will understand my feelings. Sometimes, you don''t want to worry but you also have to worry. Which mother will not feel sorry for her child?" Zhan An looked at her with a radiant smile, then looked at her stomach meaningfully. Jiang Ruolan immediately closed her mouth and lowered her head. In Zhan An''s eyes, her action meant she was embarrassed. Zhan An smiled. She took the TV remote and played with it for a while before turning on the TV and sitting on the couch at the same time. "You two go to bed. You don''t have to stay with me." Jiang Ruolan initially planned to spend the night in her study to arrange a news report for tomorrow while Zhan An was sleeping. She didn''t think that she (Zhan An) would turn on the TV. Jiang Ruolan glance at Xian Zihao hesitantly. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, was sitting on the couch with his hands crossed on his chest. Chapter 69：What Are You Afraid Of Seeing that the situation was not good, Jiang Ruolan hurriedly opened her mouth again, "Mom... You should go to bed earlier because there is no good program on TV at this time." My jet lag isn''t over yet, I really can''t sleep right now. You guys go to bed first, don''t worry about me." "No! Ruolan, you can''t stay up late! Staying up late can cause endocrine dysfunction1. You just got married to Zihao and now is the easiest time for you to get pregnant. Who knows, you may already have a baby in your womb. Since we are still uncertain, you definitely can''t sleep late! Quickly go to sleep. If you didn''t go to sleep now, I would blame both of you for not listening to me!" Zhan An glanced at Jiang Ruolan, then Xian Zihao. "Why are you still sitting? Persuade your wife to sleep! Hurry up and go ~ ~" Jiang Ruolan wanted to protest, but Xian Zihao was already standing and wrapped his arm around her waist. She looked at him in shock and lowered her head. "Mom isn''t an outsider," she said in a low voice. As soon as she said those words, she was immediately taken to the master bedroom, which was already open. As soon as the door closed, Jiang Ruolan felt her entire body go cold. Without waiting for Xian Zihao to let his grip on her waist go, she quickly grabbed and pressed the light switch on the wall. The light of the lamp illuminated the dark room as bright as daylight. Xian Zihao casually slipped his hand into his pocket and the corner of his mouth slightly tilted. He looked indifferent at her. It''s one morning. Jiang Ruolan was clearly tired but he could only lean against the wall and not move. They both stared at each other in silence for about half a minute. Xian Zihao suddenly lifted his legs and walked towards her. Jiang Ruolan quickly backed away until her back touched the curtain. She hid her hand behind her back and unknowingly grabbed the soft curtain tightly. Xian Zihao stopped and smiled teasingly, "You sleep first, I''ll take a shower." Without waiting for her answer, he opened the door and walked out. Jiang Ruolan was the only one left in the quiet room. She looked hesitantly at the only double bed in the bedroom and felt her scalp tingle. Xian Zihao returned from the bathroom ten minutes later. The first sight he saw as soon as he entered the room was ... Yes, that''s right. Jiang Ruolan''s whole body was wrapped in a blanket and she was lying on the floor. Xian Zihao looked incredulously at the bed, which was left with only pillows and mattresses. Then he looked at the woman who was curled up in the blanket. Jiang Ruolan almost fell asleep when she heard his voice. She raised her head and looked at him with a foggy look before looking towards the bed. She yawned while nodding sleepily and said in a low voice, "Summer is almost over and the temperature at night is not too cold. You can cover yourself with a coat while I sleep on the floor." With that, she turned her body towards the window, ready to fall asleep. Xian Zihao looked at her speechlessly. His face was dark. Was he that scary? "Go to bed." Jiang Ruolan acted as if she did not hear him and just laid there. Xian Zihao frowned and approached her. He pulled the blanket over her body and threw it on the bed without hesitation. Jiang Ruolan raised her head in shock and hugged her chest. She curled up in the corner while protecting herself. Xian Zihao stared into her eyes angrily. "Get up!" "I will sleep on the floor." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head. She was looking like a hedgehog turned into a turtle hiding in its shell. "The floor is cold." Xian Zihao persuaded her patiently. "I''m not afraid of the cold-- Ahhh!" Before Jiang Ruolan finished speaking, her wrist was forcibly grabbed by Xian Zihao. She looked at the flickering flame in his eyes with surprise. She tried to pull back her wrist, but instead, Xian Zihao tightened his grip. Xian Zihao leaned forward and pressed Jiang Ruolan hard against the wall, imprisoning her between him and the wall. "Jiang Ruolan, what are you afraid of?" Xian Zihao lowered his head, his face very close to Jiang Ruolan, freshness and strange tenderness as he spoke caressing her nose. Jiang Ruolan had no place to retreat. Her hands clasped tightly behind her back. She tried to move her body, but she could only twist it a little even though she tried with all her might. Jiang Ruolan realized how close they were to each other. Xian Zihao was not wearing anything under the bathrobe, and she could feel something hardened underneath. She began to tense up. That was the most natural male reaction. Right now, she was in a state of shock and did not dare to move again. Xian Zihao''s eyes were getting darker. His gaze seemed to pierce her. All her nerves were tensed. "Don''t forget that we are husband and wife." He looked at her face intensely. His eyes gradually faded into a misty color, as if the night sky was covered by stars. He stared at her like this for a long time. Jiang Ruolan didn''t dare to move. Even if she was inexperienced, she''s very aware that either sooner or later, they will definitely have sex. The relationship between them was legitimate, and on a night like this, no matter who he was, any normal man would have the desire to do that. Xian Zihao was 100% normal and this made her more afraid to move. She could only stared at his cold eyes with a deadly pale face. His cold gaze seemed to penetrate her again, and she was somewhat unable to restrain herself as she stiffly tilted her head backward. After about half a minute, Xian Zihao still had no intention of letting her go. Jiang Ruolan was stuck on the wall for too long. She felt a little uncomfortable and spoke shyly, "Can you let me go?" Xian Zihao didn''t move and just looked at her. Jiang Ruolan glared at him, only to see him raised his handsome eyebrows. He smiled wickedly at her. "Mom said she wanted to play with her grandson. Why don''t we started it as soon as possible?" Jiang Ruolan''s body stiffened. The grip in her wrist loosen a little. She quickly pushed Xian Zihao''s chest. With a cold expression, she said, "Let go of me!" But who would have thought that not only did Xian Zihao not letting her go but he also wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his arms. Jiang Ruolan was about to scream when Xian Zihao suddenly lowered his head and put his hand over her lips. His dark eyes met her fear eyes. "Shhh...Mom is outside." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes widened in surprise when his soft and rough lips landed on hers. Xian Zihao suddenly deepened the kiss, and the arm around her waist tightened. "No! Ugh!" Jiang Ruolan wanted to resist, but Xian Zihao quickly pushed her hand away. She lifted her foot to stomp hard on his foot, but suddenly he bit her lip harshly and pushing his tongue inside her mouth. Jiang Ruolan''s body immediately stiffened and she tried forced his tongue out. The monotonous little room was suddenly filled with a strange heat. Jiang Ruolan struggled several times to release her body from his grip until she felt the soft kiss became rough. All the clarity in her mind had disappeared, and her clear eyes were clouded. Xian Zihao leaned forward, pressed her against the wall again, and moved his hand relentlessly through the hem of her blouse, caressing the creamy skin. He grabbed her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers. Jiang Ruolan could feel her heart pounding. Xian Zihao bit her lower lips before releasing it. He lowered his head and laughed in her ear. "Did you know why I can''t resist you? Your glassy eyes were the real culprits. At first, I didn''t want to do anything to you tonight, but Jiang Ruolan, you have successfully provoked my ire." Jiang Ruolan ignored his words and took the opportunity to push him away, but Xian Zihao suddenly pulled her waist and pushed her into bed. He once again kissed her lips. His eyes darkened as if all his reason and resistance had disappeared in the blink of an eye. Xian Zihao''s hand held the back of her neck, deepening their kiss. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how many women Xian Zihao actually bedded and she didn''t want to know. While many women were infatuated with him, there were only a few women involved with him. The woman he had, whether in terms of social interaction or whatever, made her felt dizzy. They both were stuck close to each other. Xian Zihao''s bathrobe was already open and his sexy and enchanting collarbone was revealed. He turned his head abruptly and kissed the most sensitive spot under Jiang Ruolan''s ear, causing her to shiver uncontrollably while his hand unclasped her bra. Xian Zihao''s breathing became rigid. His hands gripped both sides of Jiang Ruolan''s body, once again covering her lips. Jiang Ruolan could feel his constraints. Xian Zihao didn''t want to scare her. His body was so hot as a fire had burned all his nerves. Xian Zihao suddenly stopped his movement, and he put his head on Jiang Ruolan''s neck, gasping for breath. Feeling that he had stopped, Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes, staring blankly at the calm eyes above her. Xian Zihao seemed to have calmed down all of a sudden. The burning desire in his eyes had already mostly disappeared. He just looked at her quietly, looking at her gradually reddening eyes. How many years had it been? Xian Zihao looked at the little woman below him and thought it was a little funny. It had been years since he was so impulsive. When Xian Zihao saw that Jiang Ruolan wanted to sleep in the corner, an unnamed fire appeared in his heart. He just wanted to kiss her to remind her that their relationship was no longer something she can escape just because she wants to, and she didn''t need to run away at all. If he wanted to touch her, she would have nowhere to run. But why once he kissed her, he felt the joy in his heart and couldn''t help but to deepen their kiss. He couldn''t restrain himself from wanting to see her reaction, and he also couldn''t resist the desire that spread like the fire of a meadow. How many years has it been Xian Zihao can''t remember how long since he was so impulsive. When Jiang Ruolan saw that Xian Zihao had stopped moving, she hesitantly raised her hand to pushed him away, but when she saw his chest under the bathrobe, her hands froze in the air. Everywhere she looked, she could clearly see the view under the bathrobe. Suddenly, she didn''t know where to put her hand. Although she wanted to push him away, she didn''t dare to touch him. Jiang Ruolan was afraid that if she accidentally touched Xian Zihao, he would lose his mind and take her again. She wasn''t ready. She wasn''t ready at all. Seemingly able to read Jiang Ruolan''s mind, Xian Zihao suddenly stood up and pulled his bathrobe. He turned away from her and she no longer saw the delicate and alluring skin on his bare upper body. His back was facing her. "If you don''t want to, I won''t force you." Xian Zihao said without looking at her. Jiang Ruolan immediately got up as well. She hurriedly pulled the blanket to cover herself and quietly clasped her bra. Xian Zihao never turned to look at her again. He walked to the door and paused. After a moment, he opened the door and left the room. "You still not sleeping?" Zhan An''s voice was heard from the living room. "I will sleep after the shower." Xian Zihao replied calmly, but his calmness made others feel suspicious. "Didn''t you just take a shower?" "..." "I didn''t wash my body clean." This time, Xian Zihao stayed in the bathroom for almost half an hour before he finally returned to the bedroom. Jiang Ruolan was sitting by the window, hugging a blanket. She raised her head, looking at him as he entered the room. Xian Zihao took a towel to wiped his wet hair, then walked to the bed and immediately laid down. Jiang Ruolan could feel the coldness of his body and could not restrain herself from looking back. The moment he laid down, Jiang Ruolan saw his eyes closed and he looked tired. During the day, Xian Zihao was very busy, and the whole company needs him to decide on many big and small projects. Xian''s Group was a well-known company in the country, and there were too many enemies trying to bring him down. If he was not careful, his reputation will be ruined, and his family''s safety will be threatened. Jiang Ruolan once heard that if someone took a shower in the middle of the night, the person would become unwell the next day. She felt a little sorry for him. She was just sitting by the window and watching Xian Zihao sleeping. Once she confirmed that Xian Zihao was sleeping, she moved to the bed and shared her blanket with him. This double bed was not that big. Although Jiang Ruolan had tried her best to stay away from Xian Zihao, the distance between them was still not that far. Seconds and seconds passed. Suddenly, the man next to her rolled over and wrapped his long arm around her waist. Jiang Ruolan abruptly opened her eyes. Her body stiffened. She wanted to push Xian Zihao away, but suddenly he whispered in her ear, "I''ve said it before. I won''t force you. Sleep." Xian Zihao''s voice was hoarse but hushed. That made Jiang Ruolan''s heart sink again. Her nose was filled with the smell and aroma of fresh mint from his bath. Somehow, her drowsiness was swept away by the fire of desire. The intimate and hot scene from before was playing in her mind without her realizing it. Jiang Ruolan quickly closed her eyes and fell asleep. She slept soundly. Since she was four, when her mother committed suicide in front of her, this was the first time she had slept soundly. It was a good night''s sleep. Xian Zihao opened his eyes and looked down at the woman in his arm. Her body was moving closer to him. A trace of a smile appeared on his face. When this little hedgehog put her thorns away, she looked quite pleasing to the eye. ***** 1 Endocrine dysfunction/disorders are diseases related to the endocrine glands of the body. The endocrine system produces hormones, which are chemical signals sent out, or secreted, through the bloodstream. Chapter 70：Are You Sure Its Edible? Exactly at 6 am, the digital clock on the bedside table vibrates. When Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes, she found that her body was no longer as cold as it used to be. There was a warm source of heat next to her. Jiang Ruolan suddenly turned her head and saw that Xian Zihao was sleeping quietly beside her. His calm face added a touch of serenity and beauty to himself. It was only at this moment, Jiang Ruolan finally believed that this extraordinary man was indeed her husband. Seeing that he was still sleeping, she carefully get up. Because she was worried that she would share a bed with Xian Zihao, she didn''t change her office clothes last night. Jiang Ruolan quietly got out of bed and walking out of the room. She came back late last night, and also because she needs to sleep in the same bed with Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan deliberately did not take a shower. She''s like those women on TV who can shower even when they shared the same room as men. Since Jiang Ruolan didn''t take a shower last night, her body felt sticky. She hurried to the cloakroom on the second floor to pick up a set of clean clothes and then rushed to the bathroom. After taking a shower, she straightened the wrinkles on her clothes and opened the bathroom door. She was surprised to hear a noise coming from the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked to the kitchen and saw Zhan An, wearing an apron she had bought at a nearby store, cutting carrots. "Why did you get up so early?" Zhan An looked at Jiang Ruolan with a smile. "I think you will be like Guiying, who likes to lie in bed lazily. She will not wake up until 9 o''clock. Go wake up Zihao. In about ten minutes, we can have breakfast together." "Mom, how can I let you prepare breakfast? Let me do it!" Jiang Ruolan walked hurriedly and took the knife from Zhan An''s hand. "No need! I love doing this!" Zhan An glanced at her with a smile. "Even though there are a lot of servants at Xian Mansion, I always do my job on my own. I have hands and feet, so I don''t need help from anyone else." Jiang Ruolan wanted to say something, but when she saw Zhan An glared at her, she stopped. When she came out of the kitchen, she was surprised to see Xian Zihao standing at the kitchen''s outside door. He casually adjusted the bathrobe and walked past her while giving her an indifferent look. "Mom, what are you doing?" "Make a sumptuous breakfast for my son and daughter-in-law. Healthy beef, carrots, and porridge." Zhan An put sliced ??carrots into the rice cooker. Jiang Ruolan immediately cringed. She stared at the vast size of the carrot pieces and the pot of rice in Zhan An''s hand. It was like waiting for a disaster to happen. Xian Zihao tilted his head and looked at the mess in the kitchen. "Are you sure this breakfast is edible?" "Of course! Go take a shower. Later we can have breakfast together." Zhan Ann said while looking at the two of them who were still standing outside the door. She scolded Xian Zihao, who was laughing like a fox. "I have taken care of your sister abroad for many years. Has your sister ever died from eating my food?" Xian Zihao just smiled and said nothing. He turned and entered the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan watched Zhan An cooking silently. Zhan An closed the rice cooker with its lid, but she forgot to set the timer and then started to clean the dishes. Jiang Ruolan quietly entered the kitchen and adjusted the timer. Zhan An suddenly turned around and frowned when she saw Jiang Ruolan. "What are you doing here?" "Uh...Mom, let me help you!" "No need! I''ll do it myself! " Zhan An insisted, gesturing for Jiang Ruolan to wait outside. Jiang Ruolan obeyed but as she walked out, she suddenly smelled a burnt porridge. She hesitantly turned her head to look at Zhan An, who looked very busy and happy, then left the kitchen with an annoyed expression. The bathroom door was not closed. From her angel, she could clearly saw Xian Zihao standing there. There was white foam on his chin and a razor in his hand. He''s skillfully and slowly shaved his face. At that moment, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to explain her feelings. Her numb heart was suddenly beating faster and she couldn''t tell what that feeling felt like. A man who can seduce a woman in the early morning really deserves his reputation. No matter how strong his mental perseverance, Jiang Ruolan will definitely feel attracted. As she reflected on what had happened between the two of them last night, an indescribable warmth appeared on her face. She quickly went into the bedroom and tidied up the blankets. When she picked up the blanket, she could smell the unique scent that only belonged to Xian Zihao. It was a pleasant scent. Jiang Ruolan could not refrain from sniffing the blanket again. As she was doing this, Zhan An''s voice came from outside, calling them to eat. Jiang Ruolan quickly made the bed and left. When she arrived at the dining room, Zhan An was already sitting at the table. She smiled at her, "Today, you have to go to work early right? Then come and eat." "Thanks mom." Under Zhan An''s expectant gaze, Jiang Ruolan sat at the table and Xian Zihao entered at the same time. Xian Zihao was wearing a light brown casual shirt. The belt around his waist looked expensive and it''s from a very nice leather. He looks very handsome. He first glanced at Zhan An, who was eagerly waiting for him to sit down and then glanced at Jiang Ruolan lightly. As soon as he looked at her, Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were wide open, and her heart was beating wildly. ''Damn it! Jiang Ruolan, you''re an idiot! It turned out you were just like other women out there, easily bewitched by his face!! If your emotions can be shifted so easily, then what was the difference between you and Han Xuegang?!'' Jiang Ruolan secretly warned herself to stay calmed and ignore Xian Zihao''s gaze. She quietly took a deep breath, accepting that today was a very strange morning for her. She scooped porridge for Zhan An, then took Xian Zihao''s bowl and scooped the porridge into his bowl as well. "Mom, you''ve been busy all morning. Hurry and eat, don''t wait for us." "All right. Zihao, hurry up and eat!" Zhan An smiled as she took the spoon and distributed the side dishes into their bowls. Xian Zihao glanced at the porridge and the dumplings on the table. "I found this dumpling in the fridge. It was frozen. I saw that this was your favorite vegetarian dumpling, so I cooked some. It was great to eat with this porridge." Zhan An pushed the plate of dumplings to his side. Xian Zihao was obviously being pampered by his mother, and Jiang Ruolan was secretly envious of him. However, when she caught a glimpse of his mouth twitching, she couldn''t help but ask softly, "Why aren''t you eating?" Xian Zihao glanced at the bowl in front of Jiang Ruolan. A trace of teasing flashed across his eyes. He looked at Zhan An and asked, "Are you sure it is really edible?" Jiang Ruolan had noticed that the porridge did not taste good, but she just kept quiet. Lowering her head to take a sip, she suddenly heard what Xian Zihao had said and slowly raised her head to look at Zhan An before turning back to look at him. "Zihao!" Zhan An immediately put down her spoon and glared at her bratty son. "How many years since have you been eating something made by your mother?" "Mm ...?" Xian Zihao raised an eyebrow, pretending to think hard. He took the spoon and casually stirred the porridge in his bowl with a smile. "Maybe it''s been more than ten years. But mom, remembered that year when you ran into the kitchen to cook something for us? The stuff you made caused your family to vomit and had diarrhea for almost a week. Guiying even admitted to the hospital at that time, almost losing half her life due to food poisoning!" *Putong~~* The spoon in Jiang Ruolan''s hand fell into the bowl. Upon seeing her reaction, Zhan An glared at Xian Zihao, who was laughing wickedly. It was clear that her son did not like her cooks, so she turned to Jiang Ruolan who looked like she had lost her life. "Ruolan, don''t listen to Zihao''s nonsense. Didn''t he say that it was more than ten years ago? At the time, mom''s cooking skills were not very good, but I have improved after many years. Also, I was in the United States with Guiying all these years, so of course, she had tasted my porridge and she was alive as well." Jiang Ruolan blinked as she stared at Zhan An pleading face. How could she dare to discourage her? Even if it was poison, she wouldn''t dare to not drink it. Jiang Ruolan grinned. "Mom, what are you saying? My hand just slipped. You work hard to prepare breakfast for us, so why aren''t you eating?" As she said this, she astonishingly glance at Xian Zihao, who clearly wanted to stay away from the problem and not get involved. Jiang Ruolan pushed the bowl in front of him a little closer, giving him a side look. At the same time, she gave a smile like a pious wife and said, "Zihao, you should eat it. Mom has been working hard all morning ~" Xian Zihao''s face darkened. As Jiang Ruolan pushed the bowl back towards him, she saw Zhan An nod with a satisfied smile on her face. She pushed the plate of dumplings towards Xian Zihao again and said, "Eat quickly. Aren''t you supposed to go to your company at 8 o''clock? You will be late if you do not eat now. " Xian Zihao glared sharpen and it was as he was stabbing her with a knife. Their gazes met, two bolts of lightning could be heard colliding in the air. "Mom, you eat too!" Jiang Ruolan immediately withdrew her gaze and casually pushed the hair on her forehead to the side. She looked delighted with herself as she picked up the spoon and swallowed the porridge carefully. "How was it?" "Was it delicious?" The mother and son beside her spoke at the same time. Jiang Ruolan kept her head down and tried her best to swallow the porridge. She then widened her eyes and smiled brilliantly. "Delicious!" "Really?" Xian Zihao immediately frowned and looked at the sincere smile in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes with hesitation. He finally picked up the spoon and glanced at the bowl of porridge with hesitation. Why did it smell weird? Xian Zihao was speechless. He finally took a sip and swallowed it after a long while. Jiang Ruolan was laughing so hard that her stomach hurt. She covered her mouth with her hands. "How is it? Good isn''t it?" Zhan An''s eyes shone brightly as she looked at her son happily. Xian Zihao barely swallowing it. He opened his mouth and hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "Ruolan was right. It was delicious." Zhan An was thrilled, however, when she heard "but" from Xian Zihao, her smile immediately faded. "But what?" "Mom " Xian Zihao put down the spoon and asked, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "Are you sure this is beef?" "If not beef, then what is it? Of course, it is beef!" Zhan An rolled her eyes and lowered her head to take a sip herself. Just as she was about to put it in her mouth, she paused for a moment before raising her eyes to look at Xian Zihao, whose face had already darkened. "Why does it smell so bad?" Zhan An smacked her lips, "This is not beef?" Xian Zihao glanced back at Jiang Ruolan, only to see her looking like deer caught in headlights. "That...Mom." Jiang Ruolan tried her best to hold back her laughter while looking at Zhan An hesitantly. "Although you used mutton, the taste of this porridge is quite unexpected, it is still delicious!" "Mutton?!" Zhan An exclaimed, "Aiyah! I saw a few small pieces of meat in the fridge, almost all of them looking the same, so I took one. Isn''t this beef?" Xian Zihao suddenly took the dumplings and put them in his mouth, immediately putting down his chopsticks. This time, he had no expression or comment, he just said in a very indifferent tone, "If you really plan to stay here for a while, I think I should hire a nimbly and diligent nanny." Zhan An''s self-confidence was severely hurt. "Son " "Mom, you''ve actually improved." Xian Zihao looked at her with a sincere face. "The porridge is not bad. As long as you use the right meat, set the right timer, and add a lighter seasoning, it will definitely be a pot of delicious food!" "Set the right timer?" Zhan An raised her eyebrows. If this was a cartoon, you will see a light bulb flashing over her head. "I suddenly remembered that I forgot to set the timer for the rice cooker." Xian Zihao''s eyelids twitched as he glanced sideways at Jiang Ruolan, who was stuffing her mouth with dumplings. Jiang Ruolan slowly raised her head and laughed out loud when she saw that they were both looking at her. The mother and son pair looked at each other in tacit understanding. Zhan An took the dumplings with her chopsticks but did not eat them. She just opened it a little and saw that the filling was still raw. She immediately pulled a long face and sighed. "Why does this happen." Jiang Ruolan was impressed with Zhan An''s behavior and she suddenly feels curious and wanted to know more about Xian Family. The strict and old-fashioned father, the eccentric grandfather, and the childish yet cunning mother. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. It was only seven o''clock in the morning, who would come at this time? "I''m going to open the door!" Jiang Ruolan got up from her chair. She was afraid that the person outside the door was Jiang Yijun. To avoid his sudden appearance causing misunderstanding, she hurriedly walked and opened the door. When she saw that it was not Yijun, Jiang Ruolan was stunned and her hand unconsciously fell from the doorknob. "Hello." Cui Liuxian smiled sweetly at her, "Are godmother and Zihao here?" Godmother? Jiang Ruolan looked at the uninvited guest hesitantly. "They--" Before she could finish her words, Cui Liuxian pushed the door and walked past her as if she was the owner of this house. Jiang Ruolan froze on the spot. For a moment, she was confused. Wasn''t this her house? Why was it that before she couldn''t even say a single word, the other party entered her house as she wanted and without her permission too! That''s right, she only stayed here for two months. The house belongs to Xian Zihao, and not her house. Jiang Bingqing said that Cui Liuxian was Xian Zihao''s childhood sweetheart, so she may come here often, right? Then, the so-called uninvited guest was Cui Liuxian or her, Jiang Ruolan? "Mom, you''re really here!" Cui Liuxian yelled happily as soon she saw Zhan An. She wrapped her arms around her (Xian Shuren) shoulders, rubbing against her in a spoiled manner. "Please don''t argue with my godfather. Actually, you can''t blame godfather or Zihao. Zihao wasn''t willing to marry her too!" "Liuxian, why are you here?" Xian Shuren didn''t take heart with Cui Liuxian''s words. With a kind smile, she patted her hands. "Zihao and Ruolan were having breakfast. Anyway, this food was cooked by me. Do you want to try it?" Cui Liuxian was startled. She glanced at the table and immediately scoffed. "Mom, why do you have to prepare breakfast? If you are upset with outsiders, you can come and stay at my place. I also have a house in this district. The house that Zihao bought for me last year. It''s just opposite this building, and I don''t come to stay often." Although Cui Liuxian''s tone was soft and tender, but, that "outsiders" words sounded like a bomb. Zhan An immediately looked at Jiang Ruolan, who had returned. She opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, Jiang Ruolan cut her. "Mom, you guys chat. I''m going to work." She went to the sofa to get her bag. Xian Zihao, who had been silent and expressionless since Cui Liuxian entered the house, saw a glimpse of Jiang Ruolan''s sudden movement. He got up from his chair and was about to follow her when Cui Liuxian suddenly wrapped her arms around him. "Oh right, Zihao, the daughter of the Ling Family is getting engaged next week. Did you get the invitation as well? Will you go with me?" Chapter 71：It Wasnt Her Fault "Engagement?" Xian Zihao looked down at Cui Liuxian He was in Beijing a few days ago. Even though his subordinates had accepted the invitation in his place, he was too busy to notice it. With a slight suspicion in his eyes, he stared at Jiang Ruolan''s disappearing figure. "Even though we are not friends with the Ling Family''s daughter, but our family still familiar with each other in the business world. I had received the invitation on behalf of our family, so you must participate it too." Cui Liuxian approached Xian Zihao with a face full of dependence, her watery eyes glistening with hope. "I heard that Vice President Han will be promoted and I also heard that your relationship with him are not good. I heard that he had set up an Anti-Corruption Unit in Ling Company to investigate all the major and minor issues within the company." "Anti-corruption?" Xian Zihao laughed coldly, "You''re talking about Han Xuegang?" Xian Zihao pulled his arm away from Cui Liuxian''s grip and looked at the watch on his wrist. He then took his coat and walked to the door without looking back. "Eh? Zihao!" Cui Liuxian looking at him in astonishment. "This weekend is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Grandpa said you haven''t visited him for a while. Will you come with me too?" Xian Zihao didn''t stop, nor he responds to her question. In the blink of an eye, he was gone. Cui Liuxian looked at the door, which no longer showed Xian Zihao''s figure, in disbelief. Her slender nails were clamped tightly on her palms. "Liuxian, Zihao is finally married. No matter how much he loves you, there will always be a suitable distance for you two. You have to get used to it." Zhan An comforted her gently. Cui Liuxian blinked and looked at her adoptive mother in surprise. "Mom, you--" "What''s wrong?" "Didn''t you know about Jiang Ruolan''s past? Didn''t Bingqing already tell you while we were in Boston? That Jiang Ruolan, she--" "What had happened in the past was due to the mistakes of the previous generation. It wasn''t Ruolan''s fault. Moreover, she was a good girl. Zihao already married to her. Since both of them had already received the marriage certificate, this marriage had been decided." Zhan An smiled and looked at Cui Liuxian with reluctance in her eyes. Without saying anything, she walked back to the kitchen. She saw a table full of breakfast that was not eaten and sighed. Looks like she won''t be able to get into the kitchen for the rest of her life. "But mom, didn''t you say that when you came back from Boston, you will uphold justice for me?! You said that no one else was fit to be your daughter-in-law other than me." Cui Liuxian immediately walked to Xian Shuren, her eyes full of anxiety. "How can you be on outsiders'' side? Jiang Ruolan clearly used public opinion to be Zihao''s wife! Zihao didn''t even know her! Actually, he could easily divorce that woman. Zihao didn''t love her! They have no feelings with each other! This marriage was destined to be doomed! Mom, you said that you would help me!" Zhan An just staring at Cui Liuxian. "Liuxian, mom knew that you love Zihao. You lived in Xian Family for the last twenty years, and throughout your life, you have long known that you are destined to marry him. Mom also knew your dream since you were young is to quickly grow up and marry him. However, marriage is not a joking matter. Since Zihao and Ruolan are living a good life, you should bless their life. Mom will definitely take responsibility this time and help you choose a good husband." Cui Liuxian lowered her head and suddenly smiled, tears flowing from her eyes. "So, you also know how important Zihao is to me." "Also, concerning your father and grandfather, as long as you praise and say something good about Ruolan, surely their anger will be gone. The old man loved you like his own granddaughter. His daughter-in-law whom he rarely talked to for more than twenty years, suddenly became useless. Liuxian, I rarely go home. When the situation calms down, only then can I enjoy my life!" Zhan An patted Cui Liuxian''s hand lightly. "Listen to your mother, stop crying." Cui Liuxian didn''t say anything. She held the Chanel Pouch tightly in her hand. Her expression didn''t change, but her cold eyes were no longer looking at Zhan An. *** To go to her company, Jiang Ruolan had to walk a few minutes to get to the bus stop. At first, she was a bit stuffy, but her mood immediately improved when she inhaled the fresh morning air. As she was walking, a familiar black Land Rover appeared behind her and stopped next to her. Jiang Ruolan wanted to ignore it, but the car was parked next to her, and there was no reason for her to pretend not to see it. Jiang Ruolan stopped and looked at the driver in confusion. The car window slowly rolled downwards, revealing a delicate face. Xian Zihao said nothing. Even through her sunglasses, she could still feel the measuring look in his eyes. The confusion lasted for a while, and then Xian Zihao asked as if nothing had happened, "Isn''t there a bus stop across the street from Greenville Residence? Why do you have to walk this far?" "Not to my company." Jiang Ruolan secretly rolled her eyes behind her sunglasses. This young master born with a golden spoon in his mouth must have never taken a bus before. No wonder he did not know that the bus had a fixed route. Xian Zihao smirked and pretended he didn''t see the mocking look in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes. He casually placed his arm on the window sill. He then glanced at the bus stop not too far from them. "Aren''t there too many people there?" "It''s just a bus. It''s normal to squeeze. A dollar can take us this far. It''s worth it." Jiang Ruolan replied indifferently and continued walking towards the bus stop. Xian Zihao was driving his car at a slow speed by her side. The closer she got to the bus stop, the faster her footsteps became. Suddenly, in the crowd, a man in his early twenties, sneaking his hand into the pocket of a middle-aged woman who was waiting for a bus. The act was clearly visible from Jiang Ruolan''s side. Xian Zihao saw it and his eyebrows furrowed. Jiang Ruolan acted as if she didn''t see anything. When the man secretly took out the middle-aged woman''s wallet, Xian Zihao quickly took out his phone, wanting to record this scene. Jiang Ruolan, with her sharp eyes, saw his movement and immediately rushed to the door, suppressing his action. "What are you doing? Are you crazy? What picture did you take?!" "What if the thief''s accomplice saw your actions? People like them, who were used to stealing, might just be desperate. If you meddle in other people''s business, have you thought of how they are going to deal with you?! Where is your common sense?" Jiang Ruolan snatched Xian Zihao''s phone and when she saw that he had already taken the photo, she glared at him. "What a meddler!" Xian Zihao stared at her for a moment before sneering, "Who doesn''t have common sense?" As he said that, he took his phone back from her and signaled her with his eyes to get in the car. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t be bothered with him. Seeing that he was adamant, she turned around and walked towards the bus stop. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and hit the horn. Jiang Ruolan stopped her steps. The thief seemed to be watching them. She turned her head and glared at Xian Zihao while gritting her teeth. "You did it on purpose, didn''t you?" "If you don''t want to be retaliated against that thief, get in the car." Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows, no warmth in his eyes. No matter how reluctant she was, when Jiang Ruolan saw the thief took a call, only asking a single sentence, then hung up, she immediately knew that something bad will happened. She saw him narrowing his eyes and looked at her as if he already knew that they had recorded his crimes and was waiting for an opportunity to attack. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t stupid. She quickly got in the car. She put her bag down heavily, raised her hand to comb the hair behind her ear, and angrily said, "You little fucker!" Xian Zihao looked at her with a smile that wasn''t a smile. He did not rush to drive but glanced at the anger in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes and said, "No wonder my friend who works in ZF said that the number of phone calls is too few and he doesn''t even get many reports. So it turns out that most people have the same mindset of turning a blind eye just like you." Jiang Ruolan sneered. "What can I do even if I don''t turn a blind eye? In this world, how many young people dare to speak frankly? In the end, there are still five sentences, ''who dares to do it''?" Xian Zihao started the engine and drove the Land Rover away from the bus stop. He''s not talking, but his eyes didn''t seem that he agreed with her. Jiang Ruolan laughed. "This is society! I am just like everyone else, an ordinary citizen who does not dare to say anything because she is afraid of causing trouble! Unlike you, who are high up in the sky, if those criminals want to do anything to you, I''m afraid they''ll have to look themselves in the mirror to see if they have the strength to do so!" "It seems like it''s very easy to enrage you." Xian Zihao smiled. Jiang Ruolan deadpanned. "What do you mean?" After a moment of silence, Xian Zihao said lightly, "I''m sorry about Cui Liuxian." Jiang Ruolan immediately stopped talking and looked at him blankly. "I didn''t do it because of her." "She is the granddaughter of a good friend of my grandfather who passed away. After she was born, she was left in Xian Family for adoption, and like Xian Guiying, she also the beloved child of everyone in the Xian Family. She is also the best choice for my future wife, whom my family has had high hopes for since I was young. But my feelings for her, almost like Guiying''s, were not that of a man or a woman. As I told you, as long as she looks pleasing to the eye, the person who married me is the same as anyone else. Therefore, I have never openly rejected this marriage." After saying that, Xian Zihao paused for a moment to see Jiang Ruolan quietly listening, before continuing, "After what happened, I went with the flow. On the one hand, I dispelled the public''s suspicions, and on the other hand, I made a very normal classification for my life. We were both at the age of marriage. Besides, I really consider your little hedgehog attitudes is charming." Jiang Ruolan frowned at his "little hedgehog" remark. She glanced sideways at him and saw that he was faintly smiling. She rolled her eyes in dissatisfaction and muttered in a low voice that only she could hear clearly, "You are the hedgehog. Your whole family is a hedgehog." There was a deep smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes as he drove steadily and said in a deep voice, "Cui Liuxian is extremely disappointed at the moment. Don''t take any of what she has said to heart." So it turned out that he was just trying to console her by beating around the bush. Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. "I don''t mind it. It was just so sudden, and I was confused as to what to do." "That''s for the best." Xian Zihao''s voice went back to its usual dryness. Usually, Jiang Ruolan needs at least half an hour to get on the bus, but now, she only needs ten minutes to get to her company. She hurried out of the car, but before she could say thank you, the car left like an arrow that had left the bowstring. Her expression froze as she looked at the silhouette of the black Land Rover, leaving the area with a bit of confusion in her eyes. Why did Xian Zihao explain so much to her? Jiang Ruolan went into the empty office and was about to arrange documents when, suddenly, a pile of photos fell out of nowhere and landed on the floor. She hurriedly squatted down to pick it up, but when she saw the content, her face immediately turned pale. She picked up the photographs on the floor one by one, which was the same color as twenty years ago. Each one showed stagnation of blood, the broken limbs due to falling from a high place, and a pair of resentful dead eyes still wide open. An extreme shock quickly spread through her body. Her body fell hard onto the floor. She looked at the photos one by one with disbelief. How could this be This was a photo taken by a reporter twenty years ago after her mother had jumped off a building. These photos had sealed up because of the bloody and gore scene, so why they appeared on her desk? These pictures, as if they were re-created by a digital camera and it seemed to be new, piercing the eyes. Twenty years ago, she was still so young, and together with Yijun, they were carried downstairs by the adults. She watched numbly as her mother''s body was carried away, and the stagnation of blood made her unable to understand what was happening in front of her. Jiang Ruolan sucked in a breath of cold air, wanting to pull away from her sight, unable to look at the woman whose face was already covered in blood. Just as she was about to flip over the picture, her expression suddenly stiffened as she raised the picture again. This crystal necklace The same necklace Jiang Ruolan''s mother had given her at the time, but she clearly remembered only one necklace and not two. Could it be that the necklace her mother wore was fake? But why would she take that fake necklace with her when she was committing suicide? So much so that until now, Jiang Family had not discovered it in the past few years. But later on, they realized that the crystal necklace wasn''t destroyed, and it was in Jiang Ruolan''s hands. Starting from there, they began to look for her traces. When it was close to eight o''clock, her colleagues started walking into the office. They watched her sitting on the floor in confusion. Jiang Ruolan hastily adjusted her expression, put the photos on the floor into a kraft paper bag on the table, and stared at the kraft paper bag in her hands. Where did this brown paper bag come from? Could these photos be placed here? Who had put these things in her possession? There weren''t many people who knew about her past. Who did this? What did these people trying to say by showing her these pictures? Was someone trying to threaten her?! Jiang Ruolan frowned and tightened her grip on the brown paper bag in her hand. As she saw more of her colleagues entered the office, she quickly put the bag back into the drawer without batting an eyelid. Xiong Ruogang, who had been on leave for two days due to an ankle injury, actually came to work. As soon as she entered the office, she said, "Sister Jiang, a handsome man is driving a Ferrari downstairs wants to see you." Jiang Ruolan raised her head just to see Xiong Ruogang shamelessly shrugged her shoulders. "When I just walked the entrance, the man pulled me and told me to tell you that he was waiting for you." Jiang Ruolan: "..." "Ferrari driver?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. Without thinking long, she knew which ancestor was downstairs. "Yes, if I remember correctly, it must have been the latest Ferrari. I saw it in an auto magazine two months ago. It''s so cool!" Without a word, Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and signed another press release. After thinking for a moment, she stood up and went to the lobby. Just as she reached the first floor, she saw Qin Gengxin leaning against the reception desk and playing with the receptionist''s hands. the receptionist''s face was flushed red from shyness. Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes and slapped Qin Gengxin''s shoulder. "What''s up? I''m warning you, if you dare wasting my time again, don''t blame me for kicking your ass." Hearing her voice, Qin Gengxin''s attention shifted from the blushing receptionist to unfriendly Jiang Ruolan. "Why are you angry? Have I offended you?" "Yes, you did offend me, Young Master Qin! This is because I can''t stand people like you. Would you stop bothering me? Even though this place is owned by Qin Family, I still have a bit of personal freedom, right?" Qin Gengxin snickered. He put his hands in his pockets and approached Jiang Ruolan step by step. Jiang Ruolan immediately took a cautious step back and glared at him, "Stop, don''t come near me!" However, the fellow acted as if he did not hear her and walked towards her. Jiang Ruolan could not dodge in time, and her wrist was already grabbed by him. "What are you doing? This is a public area. Let go!" "Did I get drunk last night?" Qin Gengxin asked. "Nonsense." Jiang Ruolan twisted her wrist but couldn''t escape. She gritted her teeth in anger. "Then who sent me back?" "Of course, both of us sent you back together. You are as drunk as a dead pig. You are so heavy!" "Huh?" Qin Gengxin was startled and immediately pulled Jiang Ruolan into his embrace. He lowered his head and smiled maliciously. "Did you do anything to me last night?" Jiang Ruolan retorted coldly. "What can I do to you? Stop being sentimental! You might as well worry about whether your good brother has done anything to me!" Qin Gengxin just laughed. "You mean Zihao? You''re not his types. I think even if you throw yourself into his arms, he will not do anything to you. Besides, you don''t even have too much meat on your body. Besides me, who else can feel anything to you?" Chapter 72 - Ive Been Looking For You For Seven Years As he spoke, Qin Gengxin glanced at Jiang Ruolan''s not-too-big bosom. Jiang Ruolan almost stepped on his feet with her sharp heels while looked at him with her ashen face. "I''m like your sister! Don''t think I didn''t know you were playing with me! I warned you, this joke is enough!" "I''m not joking." Because he was drunk last night, Qin Gengxin''s lips had turned slightly pale. His eyes focused on the doubt in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, and he restrained the teasing expression on his face, saying indifferently, "I''ve been looking for you for seven years and found you with great difficulty. How can I have time to joke with you?" Jian Ruolan was about to say something when she suddenly froze. She looked at the smile and seriousness in Qin Gengxin''s eyes and immediately used all her strength to shake off his hand. She took two steps back and combed her untidy hair. Without saying anything, she walked towards the elevator. "Ruolan!" Qin Gengxin called out to her, but she hastened her steps. He strode toward her, and before she could get into the elevator, he wrapped his arms around her neck and pulled her back. "Jiang Ruolan, you coward! What''s wrong with me liking you! Come, let''s go out and have a chat!" "Who wants to talk to you!? Let me go!" Jiang Ruolan hit Qin Gengxin''s arm and leg in an attempt to escape. "Save your strength." With a face full of joy, Qin Gengxin hugged Jiang Ruolan and walked out the door under the staff''s stunned gaze. "Qin Gengxin! Let me go! Even if you don''t want a face with so many people watching, I still want it! Let go!" Qin Gengxin dragged Jiang Ruolan down the stairs and was about to push her into his car when she suddenly turned and bit his shoulder. "The fuck! Jiang Ruolan, are you a dog?!" He quickly let her go. Jiang Ruolan immediately straightened up and refused to get into the car. She pushed the door shut, but Qin Gengxin stopped her and pushed her body against his car. Jiang Ruolan frowned. "Qin Gengxin, you are the CEO of a multinational company. Do you have too much free time? I have to work and I wanted to earn money! Can you stop bothering just like when you were little?! No matter what you wanted to do, you always dragged me along with you. Would you stop? We are not children anymore!" "Leave your job. I will support you!" Qin Gengxin grinned. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "Support me? It''s not your right to decide what I want to do." "Isn''t that my responsibility after you become my wife?" "I have hands and feet and I don''t need you to support me! A rich young master like you only knows how to spend time playing and I don''t have a time to play with you!" Jiang Ruolan pushed Qin Gengxin impatiently. "Get out of the way! I still have a job to do! If you continued to waste my time like this, I have to work overtime tonight!" But he didn''t move. Qin Gengxin kept blocking her path. Due to his height, he had almost blocked out all her vision. Jiang Ruolan was displeased. "Qin Gengxin! As I said, we are no longer children! Let''s forget what happened when we were young. We are all adults now! I''m begging you, stop making me angry." "When did I anger you?" Qin Gengxin stared at her, puzzled. Jiang Ruolan moved her lips and wanted to tell Qin Gengxin all about her resentment when they were young, but she restrained herself. She clenched her fist with tears in her eyes and said with sadness and anger, "How can you ask me that question, you shameless bastard! You knew what happened when we were little. How dare you ask me back! Qin Gengxin, you are a shameless bastard among bastards!" "I''m a bastard, so what? No matter how bastard I am, you are the only one in my heart!" Qin Gengxin made it clear that even if he died, he would be utterly shameless towards her. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hold back her tears. "What exactly do you really want from me?" "I missed you. I wanted to talk to you. I wanted to see you. I wanted to know if you were living a good life." "That''s it?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "Right now, it is." Qin Gengxin nodded, not intending to say anything more. He suddenly realized that his woman was a bit timid. In order not to scare her, he could only say something simple. "If it''s like this, why didn''t you say it earlier? Why do you have to behave like that?" Jiang Ruolan''s tense mood immediately disappeared as she pushed Qin Gengxin away. "I''m fine. I ate and slept soundly, and everything was a thousand times better than when I was in the Jiang Family!" Qin Gengxin looked disappointed. "I thought your life would be even more miserable without me. Tch!" "Tch " Jiang Ruolan scoffed. "You hope the situation changes otherwise." Qin Gengxin looked at her with an injured face. "You woman, you''re too heartless!" Jiang Ruolan said nothing. She just turned her face away from him. All the memories when she was young were unhappy, so she preferred to hide it all deep in her heart. Qin Gengxin was just an old friend that she had coincidentally reunited in her memories. "I am so sad." Qin Gengxin sighed. Jiang Ruolan ignored him. "I am so sad!" He repeated again. Jiang Ruolan was silent. "Damn it! Jiang Ruolan, you have guts!" Qin Gengxin raised his hand in anger. When Jiang Ruolan turned her head to glare at his hand, thinking that he wanted to hit her, his hand suddenly circled her head. Qin Gengxin pulled her neck, and kissed her lips hard. "Ugh!" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes widened in shock as she struggled with all her might. "Mmm! Mmmm!" "No! Ughh..Let..Me..Go!" As she struggled desperately, Qin Gengxin held the back of her head tightly and bit her lip. To retaliate, Jiang Ruolan bit his tongue. Qin Gengxin immediately released her because of the pain. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to cover her mouth and looked at Qin Gengxin with anger. She didn''t even bother to slap his face. She wiped her mouth with her sleeve, glared at him fiercely, turned around, and walked towards the company''s revolving door with quick steps. Qin Gengxin felt a burning pain in his tongue. He noticed the smell of blood, and his face was completely dark. Damn, he was bitten and bleeding! Jiang Ruolan walked into the company without looking back. Qin Gengxin didn''t chase after her and just looked at her with disbelief. **** "Sister Jiang, what happened to you?" Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s gloomy face, Xiong Ruogang limped over her side. "Did that handsome Ferrari man offend you?" Jiang Ruolan shot her a sidelong glance. "You haven''t recovered from your ankle injury. Why are you here?" "Ugh. I felt bored at home and my parents took me to their house for two nights, but in the end, I had to face their sad faces every day. I couldn''t stand it anymore, so I came to work." Xiong Ruogang smiled as she pulled out the plastic stools and sat down at her desk. Jiang Ruolan remembered Xiong Ruogang''s request two days ago and started blaming herself. Damn it! She actually forgot about it. "The house will be demolished tomorrow. My parents need to pack their things this afternoon." Xiong Ruogang bitterly put her face on her desk. "Sister Jiang, I am very depressed." "It will be demolished tomorrow?" "Yes, they will start the demolition tomorrow morning. When I leave at noon, I''ve seen some forklift trucks passing by. They say that the deadline for us to move is this afternoon. So that means they will start the demolition tomorrow morning." "Wait a minute, I''ll make a call." Jiang Ruolan got up from her desk. She took her phone with her and quickly walked out of the office. She opened the call list to find Xian Zihao''s number. After a moment''s hesitation, she called him. When the sound of a steady beep came from the phone, her heart was beating for no reason. This was the first time she had taken the initiative to call Xian Zihao. She didn''t know if he would answer her call or if he had time to do so. The dull beep sounded five to six times before it was finally picked up. A quiet voice came from the other end of the phone, "Is there a problem?" "Are you busy?" Jiang Ruolan held the phone tightly by her ear. After a short pause, he said lightly, "I''m in a meeting." "Then I won''t bother you any longer." Jiang Ruolan decided to end the call. "What do you want?" His voice crackled on the undisconnected phone. Jiang Ruolan immediately put the phone back to her ear. After a moment of hesitation, she said, "Things are a bit complicated. I can''t explain it in two or three sentences. Since you are in a meeting, I won''t bother you for now." "The meeting will end in half an hour. If this is something important, come to my office and wait for me." "All right." Thinking of Xiong Ruogang''s impending doom, she agreed directly. They both hung up the phone at the same time. Jiang Ruolan returned to the office, packed her things and took her bag. She saw Xiong Ruogang before she left, "Ruogang, I''m going out for a while. Help me ask for a leave from the chief editor, as well as from publishing news for this afternoon." When she answered, Jiang Ruolan had already left in a hurry. **** This time, the traffic was light, and Jiang Ruolan took exactly ten minutes to get to Xian Group. As she entered, security personnel did not detain her this time, nor did they check her work permit. They just raised their heads to look at her before quickly lowering their head down and busied themselves. Jiang Ruolan took the elevator to the 18th floor. When she walked out of the elevator, she noticed that the corridor was empty, but the lights were bright. There were two long, slender green pots outside each office, and the air was also very fresh. Jiang Ruolan noticed that the staff behind the glass walls on both sides looked at her with a curious look. She withdrew her gaze and quickly walked to the CEO''s office. Xian Group''s building had thirty floors and the building was very spacious. After walking about a hundred meters, she finally arrived at the CEO''s office located in the corridor''s innermost part. However, as she got closer, Jiang Ruolan suddenly saw two trembling assistants from across the CEO''s office. It was only then that she heard a loud voice coming from the office. It sounded as if Xian Zihao was angry. His voice, which was usually soft and calm was now thunderous. Every rebuke was accompanied by a strong sense of anger and resentment. Jiang Ruolan glanced at the few people in the assistant''s office. Xian Zihao was a private and calm person, yet she can''t help but wonder who had the ability to make him so angry? "Are you Miss Jiang?" An assistant with a stiff white face came out of the office and asked softly. "I am." Jiang Ruolan nodded. From her looks, this girl in front of her was probably just an assistant to the CEO. In a place like Xian Group, only a few graduates looked to be just over twenty could climb up to this position so quickly. The little girl in front of her didn''t have the temperament of a noble person. Her eyes were as red as a rabbit. "The CEO had just finished his meeting with the Construction Bureau and is currently angry with the Vice Chairman of the Construction Bureau. Secretary Du says that President Xian is waiting for you, but it doesn''t seem easy for you to see him now." the little girl said softly, "How about this? Miss Jiang, why don''t you sit here for a moment. " "Alright." Jiang Ruolan nodded and sat on the sofa next to her. After she sat down, she turned to look at the closed sandalwood doors. Vaguely, she could hear angry curses coming from them. "Any project that I look forward will always interfere by you! For the sake of a mere ten million yuan, you didn''t care about those people''s life!! It''s fine if the builder is treacherous, but if you can control it, you should control it. I helped you get in touch with them, and now you''re making such a big mistake! How are we, the investors, going to deal with this?" "The demolition hasn''t begun and yet, there are already residents who wanted to commit suicide by hitting a forklift! Just what method are you using? Forcing a dead end?!" "Until this matter is resolved, you are not allowed to touch a single brick in Bedford Street! Otherwise, don''t blame me for firing you! All of the consequences will be on your shoulder! Deputy Chief Wang, you must be responsible for your mistakes!" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrow. Bedford Street? Could it be that the thing that made Xian Zihao angry had something to do with Bedford Street? Just as she was thinking about it, the thick and heavy sandalwood doors opened and the Vice Chief of the Construction Bureau, whom she had met in a previous interview, came out with a face as white as ghost. Jiang Ruolan was sitting on the sofa in the corner and she could see from the door that was not tightly closed, the floor was covered with paper and A4 folders. She hesitated for a moment, not knowing if she should go in at the moment or not, but when she thought that the things she wanted to discuss were related to Xian Zihao, she decided to strike the iron while it was hot. Perhaps it was the right time to go in now. Jiang Ruolan got up and walked closer. Even though the office door was open, she still knocked twice. Xian Zihao''s entire body was slumped in the large chair behind his desk. He held half a cigarette between the fingers of his left hand and rubbed the middle part of his eyebrow with the other hand. He looked exhausted, and he was in a terrible mood. The open window blew the autumn wind and rolled up the papers on the floor. Seeing that Xian Zihao not angry at her presence, Jiang Ruolan quickly bent down and picked the A4 papers one by one, and at the same time, she found out that these were all business projects related to Bedford Street. When Jiang Ruolan lifted her eyes, she realized that Xian Zihao had opened his eyes at one point and looked at her. She stood up slowly and put the paper in the blue folder in her hand. Then she walked over and put it on his desk. "It seems that I didn''t come at the right time." Xian Zihao didn''t move, and his dark eyes were a little cold from the anger that had not yet disappeared. He watched indifferently as Jiang Ruolan walked over and put down the folder. He continuing to purse his lips without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan slowly opened the folder in her hand and flipped it twice. She then looked into his thick black eyes and said, "I came to find you about the demolition of the alley at Bedford Street. From what I heard from outside, you seemed very angry with this project." Xian Zihao stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray at the corner of his desk. The sound of cigarettes being extinguished apparently reverberated loudly in the large, clean office, causing Jiang Ruolan felt cold running down her spine. Jiang Ruolan paused, then went on, "A friend of mine, the girl with glasses whom you had seen the last time outside the Italian restaurant, lived on that street. The demolition order was issued a week earlier and now, they want all the residences there to move. When she told me about this matter, I was confused. That street is an excellent place to build a national fifth-class scenery, and from the style and features of the buildings built at the end of the Qing Dynasty, as long as they are properly decorated, they will be comparable to the six ancient cities." "Now, with the prosperity of H City, if we add tourism development, isn''t it even better for H City? Your Xian family had extraordinary status in H City. Can''t you develop it into a tourist area?" "Even if they wanted to make money, why should they demolish the place? It offends the older generation who grew up there, and they were destroying the good place that was handed down from the late Qing Dynasty." Xian Zihao took the folder next to him and then, turned the computer screen towards Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan subconsciously glanced at the computer screen and her face changed while looking at the headline and photo. "This report and all the photos taken by eyewitnesses was purchased by the Construction Bureau at a high price. No wonder even as media journalist, you haven''t received any news about it." His face was impassive. Chapter 73 - I Never Knew You Were This Type Of Person I Jiang Ruolan frowned as she looked at the pictures on the computer screen, "Is this the scene on Bedford Street? When did this happen?" "One hour ago." Xian Zihao''s expression was cold and he looked exhausted. His tall body was propped up on a chair. "Had they sent the victim to the hospital? Are they safe? All are still alive?" Xian Zihao observed an edgy look in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes until she shifted her gaze from him to the photo on the screen. Then, her lips moved slightly, "A seventy-year-old man crashing into a forklift to save his wife and cat, and died on the spot. His wife had a heart attack and was immediately sent to the hospital, where she was also pronounced dead." "This is too much!" Jiang Ruolan took out her cell phone and was about to make a call when Xian Zihao stopped her. "What are you going to do?" "To make a call! I want to call the city overseer! Is there a problem with the Construction Bureau or is there a shortage in the Earth Resources Bureau?! Why is the developer who bought the land willing to risk the lives of innocent people! I have to ask someone to investigate this matter carefully!" "Isn''t reporting all the way to me?" Jiang Ruolan stopped scrolling the phone book and looked up at Xian Zihao in shock. She put down her cell phone. "Then, what are you going to do about this? " "I already know what happened." Xian Zihao''s dark eyes focused lightly on her body. He paused before continuing in a low voice, "I know what I am doing. I will do my best to find a more balanced method to deal with this." "A method to counterbalance? Deal with it? " Jiang Ruolan suddenly laughed. "It''s just a matter of giving money to the victim''s family, isn''t it?" Xian Zihao pursed his lips and said nothing. Jiang Ruolan immediately glared at him. "I knew it! I really didn''t expect you, Xian Zihao to be such a person!" She was full of anger. Xian Zihao looked at her indifferently, not angry or upset. "Am I right? You, Xian Zihao, who has been involved in the business world for years, will use this method to solve problems? Do you only know to solve your problems with money?!" A knot appeared on his forehead. "Jiang Ruolan, your grudge and misunderstanding against our property circle has reached tremendous." "Bulshit! What you are trying to do right now is not something personal! How can I misunderstand it?" Jiang Ruolan scoffed and she was truly angered. "If you have the ability, go ask the bastard from the Construction Bureau to release these photos for public review. Why did they buy those photos and hide them? They had the guts to harm others, so they had the guts to shoulder it! Is your money really that great?! By using your money, can you bring back all the dead?" Xian Zihao''s gaze turned darker and his thin lips pursed into a line. Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s face flush with anger and hatred, he suddenly sneered. "Looks like you still haven''t found an opportunity to vent your anger." Jiang Ruolan bit her lower lip. She hesitated for a moment, and then lowered her voice, "I don''t mean anything else. Just the way you treat human life as grass makes me hot-tempered. Even if you didn''t kill them, you were also involved. The way they forced them to commit suicide. They have done this without considering your investment, so once something happens, you will be the first person to be responsible!" Xian Zihao chuckled. "You even insulted me earlier, and now you are trying to comfort my feelings?" Xian Zihao raised his bright eyebrows and looked at Jiang Ruolan''s pale face with a non-smiling smile. Jiang Ruolan frowned and lowered her head in silence. "Why did you come looking for me?" Xian Zihao asked. Jiang Ruolan still kept her head down, saying nothing. Xian Zihao narrowed his eyes. "Jiang Ruolan, don''t tell me you''re angry?" As he moved, Jiang Ruolan stiffened and unwillingly raised her head. She stared at him with an unfriendly gaze. "That''s right!" Xian Zihao found it funny. "What are you angry about?" "In solving this problem, you are willing to use the money to silence the people." Xian Zihao looked at her for a moment, then said, "What do you want me to do? Do you want me to reveal the truth to the public? Make the public distrust my company? Don''t you understand the social phenomena these days? All of this was common knowledge! I am not in a position where I can only think for myself." "Can''t there be any other way? The Deputy Chief of Construction Bureau, Vice Chief Wang, had accepted the bribe, right? He''s the one who took the developer''s money and went to the Bureau to get in touch with the sale of the land, right? It was he who gave those profiteers the rights, right?" Xian Zihao did not say anything, but he silently agreed. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath, "Since you know all this, why didn''t you find someone to deal with him? You still let him work under you, you scum! Don''t try to think that I didn''t know you were the big boss who dragged this thing!" Xian Zihao clasped his hands casually on the table and looking at the woman in front of him. He laughed lightly, "Do you know why Xian Family once had military service, but then gave up on serving for the country, and switched to business? With so many people abandoning their morals to do the dirty business, they would rather not have those rights." Jiang Ruolan was silent. Seeing she''s listening, the smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes deepened. "Let me give you an example. Who was the number one greedy officer under Emperor Qian Long of the Qing Dynasty?" "Heshen!" Jiang Ruolan blurted out without thinking. He laughed, "Yes, it''s Heshen. Since you are in the news industry, and of course you are more sensitive to this field. It is clear from both official and wild history that Qian Long knows Heshen is greedy, but he still did not do anything to him. Why is it?" She was at a loss for words. "Of course, Deputy Chief Wang''s matter should be addressed. However, it is not as easy as you think. Exposure, dismissal, seizure of political power, imprisonment, or shooting; these are all methods to deal with the bad guys in your eyes, right?" Xian Zihao sighed. "There is no fish in the water. It cannot be punished too much and it cannot be punished too lightly. Of course, I have to give the innocent a fair, but the way things develop and progress, if I don''t take things seriously, it would be a heavy blow to myself, and even more so a devastating blow to Xian Group. I need to find the right time, not be emotional, understand?" "It''s not that I didn''t think about it, I just heard you say that you wanted to use the money to deal with this matter and I became furious. Perhaps what you said was a bit too much." Jiang Ruolan lowered her voice. Chapter 74 - I Never Knew You Were This Kind Of Person II Xian Zihao merely smiled, "It''s not that I can''t see or hear a lot of things, but it''s just that it takes time for me to solved it." Jiang Ruolan nodded. "Sorry, I was impulsive." "Isn''t that your nature? You''re obviously a hedgehog, yet you still hide all your spikes. You''re usually as meek as a cat. The moment you encountered something, you would immediately expose the thorns and then suddenly wound people." Jiang Ruolan smirked. "Since when did President Xian know me so well?" Xian Zihao smiled at her for a moment before looking at her with a cautious expression. "As for the matter we are discussing just now, less than half an hour after the incident, the children of the victim rushed to meet us. They''re the ones demanding us to pay for their parents'' lives with money. Since they asked for money, of course, I''m willing to take care of it in the simplest way possible." Jiang Ruolan was dumbfounded, her mouth was wide open. "What kind of children are these?!" "I presume that they had already thought that their parents were a burden and were unwilling to take care of them. Now that something like this has happened, it''s convenient for them to earn a large sum of money as well." Xian Zihao sneered. F*ck! Jiang Ruolan quietly swore, but Xian Zihao heard it. He raised his eyebrows and smiled funnily at her. "Tell me now, what do you need from me?" He sat up straight from his chair, raised his left hand and placed it on his cheek, then tilted his head and looked at her. Jiang Ruolan embarrassedly cleared her throat, "Since you already asked for it and this matter is involving you, I then I will be honest." Xian Zihao nodded slightly. "It''s like this. My friend''s parents refused to leave the house. They also live in Bedford Street." Jiang Ruolan paused. She did not know how she should tell him this. "Leaving all this aside, let''s talk about the architecture of the alley. If it were renovated and improved, it would be a very good place, wouldn''t it? Wouldn''t it be more profitable for the tourism industry? That''s why I came to find you. Nothing else." "You came to look for me just because of this matter?" Xian Zihao looked at her. Jiang Ruolan was puzzled. "If not, what else?" Xian Zihao curled his lips. "Mom didn''t call you?" "Call? Does she have my number?" Xian Zihao did not answer and only raised his eyebrows slightly. Holding his chin with one hand, he sized her up with a single glance. "Do you have eye-catching outfits? Why are you wearing such old-fashioned colors every day?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a confused expression. "What has that got to do with the clothes I''m wearing?" She thought that dark colored clothing was very suitable for her. Furthermore, her clothes were not too expensive and cheap. Why did Xian Zihao ask her a question like this? Did he want her to wear a dress like Cui Liuxian? If so, did she even need to wear thick makeup like her too? "It''s the Mid-Autumn Festival this weekend." "So?" "We will go to my grandfather''s house that night." Jiang Ruolan: "" She became listless all of a sudden. "Back to your grandfather''s house? The house where he and your father live? Are you for real?" Xian Zihao smiled, his eyes clearly mocking her idiocy. "Can I choose not to go? Why don''t you go--" Before she could finish it, Xian Zihao said lightly, "This time, we will not be able to avoid it. After all, you are a member of Xian Family. The old man was angry with us and shut himself in the Xian Family''s ancestral hall for a few days without coming out." With that, he sighed again. "Are you afraid?" "Who, who said I was scared?" Jiang Ruolan secretly rolled her eyes. "That''s good." The smile on his face disappeared and indicated with his eyes that if there was nothing else, she could leave. Jiang Ruolan got up and walked towards the door. She only took two steps before she turned around abruptly. "About Bedford Street.." "Demolition work will be temporarily halted, but it is basically impossible for the residents to stay there longer. Tell your friend''s family to move as soon as possible." Xian Zihao casually took the document in one hand and opened it as he spoke, without batting an eyelid. Although she did not know until when this demolition will be halted, but she was satisfied with the conclusion. She understood that all of this required time to resolve, so she did not keep pressing. Suddenly, the heavy sandalwood door was pushed open from the outside. Secretary Du pushed his glass into his nose and smiled at her. "Miss Jiang." She nodded. Secretary Du opened the door for her and said to Xian Zihao, "President Xian, Mr. Qin is here." Jiang Ruolan stopped walking and turned to Secretary Du in surprised. "Mr. Qin? Which Mr. Qin? " Her sudden question startled Secretary Du. He looked towards Xian Zihao, not sure if he should answer or not. "Who else can it be other than Qin Gengxin?" Xian Zihao''s voice was heard from behind her. Jiang Ruolan turned her body to the side of the door and looked outside. She didn''t even need to ask where Qin Gengxin was before she saw that ghostly bastard walking towards her from the elevator. She was frightened. She immediately stepped back to Xian Zihao''s office and said to Secretary Du, "Don''t let him know I''m here!" Jiang Ruolan quickly circled around the office under Secretary Du and Xian Zihao''s puzzled gazes, trying to find a place for her to hide. She suddenly looked at Xian Zihao''s wide desk and without saying anything more, she hurried towards him and crouched under his desk. Xian Zihao was looking at her with bewilderment. At the same time, Qin Gengxin''s laughing voice was heard from outside the office door, "Tsk, I intend to surprise you, but who would have thought that Secretary Du would run to tell you." Jiang Ruolan squatted under the table and raised her head, only to see Xian Zihao looking down at her with a frown. She quickly put her index finger to her lips and whispered, "Shh. Don''t tell him I''m here." Then she put both hands together and waved at him. She then mouthed to him, "Please " Xian Zihao''s mouth twitched. He finally shifted his gaze away from her and looking at Qin Gengxin, who had entered. He then signaled for Secretary Du to leave first. As Secretary Du left, Qin Gengxin strolled with a smile on his face as he looked at his (Xian Zihao) office from left to right, "As one of the big investors in H City, you only have one pretty simple office. If outsiders come, they will surely laugh at you. Who would have thought that President Xian, who is quite popular amongst people, is a humble person. " "The reason you came here was to make fun of me?" "Not really, I''m not in a good mood. I came here to see your distressed face. When I saw that, my depressed mood improved a lot all of a sudden." "Tch " Xian Zihao scoffed. Qin Gengxin sat on the wide leather sofa. He casually picked up the magazine on the tea table and flipped through two pages, then threw it back in a bored manner. With his legs crossed, he tore off two buttons on his shirt collar and looked around. "Your office is full of books. Is this an office or a library?" Xian Zihao deliberately ignored the warmth coming from his legs as he flipped the files he needed to sign. "Did you come here to see the decoration? Then, how is it? This office of mine is not bad, right?" "You''re too low-key. Such a big office only has one office desk, one sofa, one coffee table, an air conditioner, and a whole bookcase on the opposite wall. The difference between your office in Boston and here is too big." Qin Gengxin suddenly noticed that there was a water dispenser beside him. He stood up and walked over, pouring a cup of water into a disposable paper cup and sipped. "Also, you have to change your way of treating guests. You''re not considerate at all~" Xian Zihao closed the document in his hand and looked at him. "In this country, it''s always good to be a little more low-key." "Hur hur." Qin Gengxin smiled mockingly. He took two sips of water, as if he wanted to say something but was hesitant. Xian Zihao looked at him indifferently, "Your return this time is not just coming to see me, right? Qin Gengxin chuckled, "You''re right! I want to advise you to return to Boston with me. No matter how clever and capable Guiying is, in the end, she''s not like you. Although Xian Company''s shares have not declined throughout the year, but there is still no trend to rise." Chapter 75 - I Never Knew You Were This Kind Of Person III "Guiying has learned about economic management since she was young, and she''s brilliant. She had to experience the ins and outs of our family business. In a few years, Xian Company will definitely flourish in her hands." Xian Zihao said indifferently. "Then are you willing to be restricted? Oh my God! It''s been five years! It''s been five years and you still haven''t gotten out of that relationship?! Did you have to be so self-abusive?" Qin Gengxin put down the paper cup and glanced at him. Seeing him flipping through the documents as if he had not heard anything, he knew that he (Xian Zihao) didn''t want to talk about it again, so he (Qin Gengxin) didn''t say anything more. He walked to the French window, looking out the view. "Actually, I don''t care if you want to live here, but I know that you don''t like being bound. Look at you right now, you are willing to live a normal daily life. This gave me a shock!" "Didn''t you, Young Master Qin, also change. You have started to be impatient and rarely play with women?" Xian Zihao chuckled. "All those women are so boring." Qin Gengxin put his hand in his pocket, looking at the skyscraper in the center of the city from afar. His long and narrow peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed. "After playing around for so many years, I''m tired of it. I think it''s time for me to get married." "Looks like you haven''t reached the point where you can''t be saved." Qin Gengxin said nothing. He just stood still in front of the French window, looking at the view of prosperity in H City from afar. The memory of that year flashed through his mind. At the age of fifthteen, Jiang Ruolan was dragged by him to a basketball court, where he summoned her to cheer his name like those cheerleaders. It rained heavily that evening, but the rain did not dampen the spirits of the players, but Jiang Ruolan, who had swung the pompons like a fool, did not want to shout "Qin Gengxin, I love you" like the girls in the cheerleading team. Only when he rushed towards her, did he realize that she was unwell and that she had a fever. He carried her all the way home, leaving her in his bedroom that day. That night, he did not sleep at all because he was busy taking care of her. At that time, only God knew how worried he was. It was only then that he realized that he had always liked to bully her from a young age and that he didn''t want her to play with other boys because he liked her. That night, as he sat on the bed and looked at her flushed red face, he couldn''t help but kiss her on the lips. At that time, Jiang Ruolan was as pure as a piece of white paper, and it should have been her first kiss. Qin Gengxin was really happy and thought that once Jiang Ruolan grew up, he would marry her and bring her to his house as his wife and love her more than he loved himself. He vowed that he would protect her. Even if he bullied her, only he can bully her. The relationship had been kept in his heart for years, until seven years ago, when he and Yijun ran to an abandoned warehouse and saw the naked Jiang Ruolan cowering in the corner, almost trampled by a group of old men. He was furious and he wanted to kill them all. He still remembered how he punched them heavily, then rushed to take off his coat and was about to put it on her, but her eyes...Her eyes at that time were filled with confusion and panic as if she was scared to death. After rescuing her, Qin Gengxin was transferred to the United States to continued his studies. He wanted to confess to Jiang Ruolan that when he returned home, he would marry her and take her away from the Jiang Family. He did not think that he would lose her once he returned. He tried to find her but all the searches were in vain. Like she had disappeared from this world. It once crossed his mind that Jiang Ruolan might have gone abroad but Qin Gengxin had no money at that time and no one helped him. He could only rely on himself, so it was impossible for him to actually go abroad to find her. It wasn''t until a few days ago in H City when he randomly visited a small company under Qin Family, he saw her picture as well as her name on the media company wall. He was so surprised and happy because after a few years, he finally found her. In the end, that little woman seemed to have forgotten him and ran out as soon as she saw him outside the door. She was clearly still his Little Red, but in the seven years he hadn''t seen her, she had grown thorns all over her body and no longer needs his protection. The pain in his tongue is still there... Qin Gengxin stuck out his tongue and touched it again. Instantly, he hissed in pain, and his hand immediately turned into a fist. Damn it! It seemed that his coercion was no longer working. What the hell was he supposed to do to get her to him? At this moment, Jiang Ruolan curled up under the table. Her legs and feet were numb, and her whole body ached. Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to plan to leave. She couldn''t hear his voice from below and didn''t know what he was doing. She raised her head and saw Xian Zihao look down at her at the same time. She stiffened and grinned awkwardly. She put her hands together and waved at him, continuously saying, "Please, please, don''t let him see me.." The corner of his mouth quietly suffused with a teasing smile. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and looked at the uncomfortable expression on her face before withdrawing his gaze. His hand then casually signed his name on the files. Jiang Ruolan had just lowered her head when an A4 paper was suddenly handed to her. She raised her head abruptly and saw clean and elegant calligraphy written on it. It said: ''You owe me one.'' Embarrassed, she snatched the paper from him and glared up at him. F*ck! Taking advantage of others! Robbery against your family! Such a despicable person! She raised her hand, indicating that she wanted to borrow a pen. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and handed the delicate pen to her. Jiang Ruolan carefully wrote a line of words on the paper and then reluctantly returned it to him. Xian Zihao took the pen and looked down at the small, neat words on it. ''You can ask for my help in the future! Except for murder and arson!'' He smiled and looked down at her serious expression. He didn''t return the pen or paper but put the paper in a folder in his hand. "How long are you planning to stay in H City this time?" Xian Zihao suddenly said. Jiang Ruolan froze for a moment. She raised her head and looked at him, only to realized that Xian Zihao was talking to Qin Gengxin. "I was planning to stay here for a week." Qin Gengxin''s voice paused for a moment. "However, if there is nothing too important that needs my help, I planned to stay here for a while." Then, the two of them started chatting from the global economic crisis to recent changes in the business community, to political changes and domestic economic changes. Jiang Ruolan felt bored and seeing that Qin Gengxin not leaving, she lowered her head and rested her chin on her bent knee. Although this desk was quite spacious, the place under it was very narrow. She had to press her body tightly against her leg. Her eyelids were getting heavier and heavier. Suddenly sensing the weight on his leg, Xian Zihao lowered his head and saw that Jiang Ruolan had fallen asleep just like that. She even fell asleep while leaning on his leg. "What are you looking at? What''s so funny? "Qin Gengxin''s voice was suddenly heard. Xian Zihao cast a sidelong glance at him. "I have a kitten living here, and it sleeps next to my feet. Do you want to come over and take a look?" Chapter 76 - Be Careful I "Tch! You know how to raise a cat? Who will believe it?" Qin Gengxin abruptly gave up the idea of taking a look around. He looked at the wristwatch in his hand. "Are you busy this afternoon? How about you accompany me for a drink?" "I''m going to the Bureau this afternoon to take care of some things." Xian Zihao calmly moved his legs to make the kitten sleep more comfortably. "Of course you are very busy. Since I just arrived here two days ago, then I''m just going to take a look around." Qin Gengxin raised his hand to straighten his collar and turned to leave. Jiang Ruolan was sleeping soundly. She refused to get up as her whole face was pressed against a warm spot. She smacked her lips in her sleep and smiled in satisfaction. Xian Zihao lowered his gaze and glanced at her sleeping posture, which was very different from last night. It''s kind of funny. **** There were some faint sounds in her ears. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes and realized that she was sleeping in Xian Zihao''s office. She quickly got up and realized that she was once again sleeping on a large sofa. She looked at the man who was engrossed with his works on the other side of the desk. "You''re awake?" Xian Zihao''s voice sounded faint. Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at him for a moment, only to see that he did not look at her. "Ugh I didn''t think I''d fall asleep. Sorry, if I caused you any trouble." Xian Zihao let go of the mouse and sank back into the seat behind him. He turned his head to look at her and said unenthusiastically, "There''s no trouble. It''s just your drool." Jiang Ruolan''s face tightened as she quickly covered her mouth with her hand. Her eyes filled with surprise. Would she drool in her sleep?! Xian Zihao looked at her nervous movements with a straight face. "That " Jiang Ruolan couldn''t believe that she would drool in her sleep. This was the first time she had slept like this. Thinking that it might be due to her abnormal sleeping attitude, she felt very embarrassed. She giggled and ran to his table. She lowered her head to look at his pants, "Sorry, I did not stain your pants, right?" Seeing that she had taken the bait easily, Xian Zihao continued to maintain his poker face. Jiang Ruolan could only look at him. As their gaze met, a playful smile slowly appeared in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan then glared at him. "Are you messing with me?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and spread his hands. "Who would have thought that you would be so easily deceived." "I " Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "I just woke up. When I woke up, my brain wasn''t in perfect condition. I didn''t even have time to think about it!" He just smiled, looked at the time on his wrist, and asked in a deep voice, "It''s almost 6 o''clock, what do you want to eat?" "It''s 6 o''clock?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the time in shock and cried out, "Heavens! Have I slept for that long?! If I continue slacking off, the chief editor will fire me one day!" "Does he dare?" Xian Zihao sneered and stood up. He took his coat jacket from the coat stand and placed it in the crook of his arm. "Mom normally doesn''t eat much. To avoid her whimsical cooking, let''s eat outside." "You wanted to treat me?" Jiang Ruolan looked up at the man who was a head taller than her. "Otherwise? You want to treat me? I''d be more than happy to do that." Xian Zihao sidled around the table while laughing, took the electronic key, and headed outside. "Sigh! How can you be like this! I just said it casually. How could a journalist like me deserve to treat a man like you, President Xian." Jiang Ruolan followed in his steady footsteps. The two walked out of the office together, as most of Xian Group''s office staff had already finished their work. She jogged up and followed closely behind him. She did not want the atmosphere around her to be silent and awkward, so she asked, "Why did you suddenly inviting me to dinner? This is the first time you invite me, right?" Xian Zihao did not answer and had already entered the private elevator, which required a password. Only then did Jiang Ruolan realize that the two of them had reached the private elevator at the end of the corridor. She couldn''t help but look at it in astonishment. When the elevator door was about to close, the door slowly reopened. Xian Zihao glanced at her doubtfully. "Why are you still standing there?" "This is a special elevator for the CEO." Jiang Ruolan looked at the small but beautiful words on the wall thoughtfully. His refined eyebrows creased slightly. "Jiang Ruolan, you did it on purpose, right?" "Hmm? Do I?" She blinked and smiled innocently. Xian Zihao pursed his lips and said nothing. He gave her a bland look before slowly closing the elevator. Surprised, she looked at the numbers in front of her with astonishment. "F*ck!" With a low curse, she turned around and ran towards another elevator and rushed inside. As she hurried to the first floor, she saw Xian Zihao walking out of the brightly lit glass door. She took large strides to catch up to him and secretly glared at his back in dissatisfaction. Was Xian Zihao waiting for her? The elevator had stopped for so long; it was obvious that he was waiting for her. She was not stupid! Jiang Ruolan just wanted to take revenge for his teasing earlier but her plan didn''t work at all. She stared at Xian Zihao''s back while cursing him quietly. She followed him to the parking lot. Then Xian Zihao stopped and cast her a glance that was neither cold nor warm... Jiang Ruolan''s resentful stare was replaced with a warm smile. Xian Zihao snorted and pressed the electronic key. A "di di di" sound was coming from the car. Although she didn''t want to go to the restaurant with him but right now, H city was at its peak. It was tough for her to get a taxi at this time. Since there were free rides and meals, she better used this opportunity. Save time and save money. Xian Zihao sighed as he quietly glanced at the satisfied expression on her face as she sat in the car. "What do you want to eat?" he asked lightly as the car was driven out of the parking lot of Xian''s Group. "Anything is fine, as long it''s your treat." "There has to be a taste." "Then let''s eat spicy food." "Sichuan Cuisine? Hunan Cuisine? "Sichuan food is quite good, especially the snacks. Let me think ..." Xian Zihao stopped asking and drove in silence. His long boned fingers easily gripping the steering wheel. His movements looked sleek and calm. Jiang Ruolan withdrew her gaze and felt that the atmosphere inside the car was a bit stuffy. When they were both together, there was no topic for them to discuss. She couldn''t just be a chatterbox. The atmosphere inside the car was really uncomfortable. She looked down and saw that there was a CD holder next to the VOD. She hesitated, not sure if she should casually move the thing in his car. Jiang Ruolan carefully picked up the disc. Xian Zihao seemed to have seen it, but he didn''t make a move to stop her. She took the disc and flipped it over. She placed a pleasant-looking disc without the name of the song on the DVD and whispered, "Can I listen to the song?" "Do whatever you want." Jiang Ruolan smiled and pressed two buttons on the DVD. ''I thought I''d cry, but I didn''t I was just staring at your footsteps My last blessings to you Isn''t this a kind of comprehension?! Let me see myself clearly Though the pain of no love Day and night, in the deepest recesses of my soul I thought I''d get my revenge, but I didn''t When I saw the woman I loved She was actually as helpless as a child Isn''t this a kind of comprehension?! Let you see yourself clearly Being loved is a luxury of happiness It''s a pity you never cared Ah! That was the end of a relationship Ah! My heart was on the verge of desolation If our love be wrong May you and I not suffer for nothing If you have given in your heart, you should be satisfied Ah! What a painful realization, you were all of me. It''s just that I look back at every step of the way They are all so lonely Ah! What a painful realization, you were all of me. I just want you to break free from the shackles of love The bondage of love, the wanton pursuit Stop suffering for love.'' This was a piece of Li Zongsheng''s "Comprehension". It had been popular many years ago, and it still sounded full of charm today. However, after listening to it, it actually started circulating again. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Was this the only song left in it? She turned her head to look at Xian Zihao, only to see his thin lips were pursed into a straight white line, expressionlessly staring straight ahead. He didn''t seem to like this song. His slanted brows were gradually wrinkled. ''Ah! How painful is your comprehension? You were my everything..'' The song resonated in the car, then suddenly stopped. She watched in astonishment as Xian Zihao, with one hand on the steering wheel, quickly opened the DVD with his other hand and took out the disc. He casually tossed the disc out of the window. ? ? Chapter 77 - Be Careful II Jiang Ruolan was immediately stunned by his sudden movement. As the window closed, Xian Zihao''s right hand held the steering wheel again. There was no change in his expression. It was as if the cold feeling he had released at that moment had disappeared without a trace. Such a man with such a strong sense of self-control and hidden emotions So frightening. Jiang Ruolan looked at him like that for so long, until she saw a red light at the intersection. The car slowly stopped. Xian Zihao look at her indifferently, "What do you want to eat?" "Ah? haven''t thought about it yet." Jiang Ruolan hurriedly retracted her gaze and looked straight ahead. "Then hurry up and think about it." Xian Zihao acted as if nothing had happened. Jiang Ruolan was looking at the traffic ahead of her but her mind was in a bit of a mess. The disk seemed to have been in his folder for a long time, maybe he had forgotten what was in it. But why was there only the song "Comprehension" on the disc? That song was clearly so sad and helpless. She suddenly remembered what Xian Zihao had said to her outside the Bureau of Civil Affairs. If she can''t love him, it will be the same for everyone. What kind of woman could be so loved by Xian Zihao? And what kind of woman can hurt a man like that? She couldn''t help but turn her head to peek at him again. It was getting dark, and the main road of H City was already lit up, casting a faint shadow on the side of his handsome face. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a small hot pot with Sichuan cuisine by the side of the road. "Why not choose this one? Can you eat a spicy dish?" Jiang Ruolan pointed towards the stall. Xian Zihao glanced in the direction she pointed, and without saying anything, he drove the car to the intersection and turned around to head towards the stall. The car stopped in front of the door. Jiang Ruolan got out of the car first. "Are you sure you can eat spicy dishes?" As the two of them entered, Jiang Ruolan asked again, a little worried. Xian Zihao casually looked at her with a pair of eyes that were neither warm nor cold. She immediately stopped asking and became angry. She thought, ''since you don''t want to be polite, then I won''t be polite with you.'' "Welcome, may I know how many people are dining?" Jiang Ruolan said, "Two people." The waiter led them to the seats inside. They both walked through the crowded tables and into the room. Seeing that there were still empty seats, she smiled while saying, "Looks like the food in this stall is pretty good, so many customers." Xian Zihao said nothing and just sat down. He took the menu from the waiter and placed it by his side without looking at it. "If you like it, order it yourself." Seeing that he was not used to the place, Jiang Ruolan quickly sat down. She lowered her head to open the menu and began to look at the list of food one by one. After a while, she raised her head and looked at Xian Zihao. "Would you like to eat vegetables or meat? Lamb or beef? Do you want to eat duck intestines?" "Vegetable." "Oh." She looked at the menu again and ticked the food she wanted to order. After looking at the menu carefully, she handed the menu back to him. "Look, is there anything else you want to add? I did not order too much food." Xian Zihao took the menu without looking at it and handed it to the waiter. "What would you like to drink?" the waiter asked. "Mineral water." "Mineral water." They both talked at the same time. Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at him. Xian Zihao also cast a look at her. "Sure, please wait a moment." The waiter took the menu and left. At the same time, the other waiter brought the bottom pot she ordered. In less than a minute, a boiling heat spread between the two of them. "I''m afraid you''re not used to the food here." Jiang Ruolan took a bottle of mineral water from the waiter and opened the lid as she spoke. Xian Zihao raised his brows. "What do you mean?" "People like you usually go to luxury hotels or special high-class places. The food you eat is specially made, even liquor must be specially prepared by the country." Xian Zihao took off his coat and casually placed it on the back of the chair behind him. When he turned around, he said, "From what you said, should I live in Zhongnanhai like other leaders? Should I have a house there too?" "Don''t you have a house there?" Xian Zihao: "" He looked at her silently, his eyes full of contempt. "Why do you look at me like that? Am I wrong?" "As a media reporter, shouldn''t you be investigating the truth from the rumours? We are all human beings. I eat what you eat and stay in a hotel where you''ll stay. The difference between the two of us is that I am a businessman." He had no expression. "Didn''t I say it before? I''ve always felt that these rumours were too godlike " Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. Xian Zihao only smiled, and then the waiter brought the plate they had ordered, and soon the red and white mandarin pots were filled with food. Jiang Ruolan lifted her chopsticks and stirred the pot gently. "I''m worried you won''t like spicy dishes, so I ordered a mandarin duck pot. Here, you can eat it." "How do you know I don''t like spicy food?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. "I''m just guessing it." He chuckled as if she had guessed correctly. Ambiguity atmosphere enveloped them both. Forty minutes later, they both walked out. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at the night sky where the moon and stars were almost invisible. She took a deep breath and said, "I overate. I need to walk to digest my food." Xian Zihao walked past her and said, "This street is three kilometres away from the Greenville Residence, walk by yourself." "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan turned her head abruptly and looked at Xian Zihao''s back as he walked towards the parking space. She followed him quickly and looked at his figure speechlessly. She muttered, "I''m just saying what I should do. Not that I wanted to do it." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. Once he got into the car, Jiang Ruolan just stood there and looked at him. Her indifferent expression showed nothing, but she seemed to be thinking. Then, she got into the car. After eating their fill and drinking, the atmosphere inside the car became awkward again. By the time they returned to the Greenville Residence, it was already 7: 30 PM. Pushing open the door, Jiang Ruolan habitually took off her shoes and changed into slippers before placing the bag in the locker next to the door. Suddenly, her body stiffened when she saw two people in the living room. Zhan An was watching TV. She was going to stay here for a month, so it wasn''t surprising. The most surprising thing was that Cui Liuxian was still here! "You''re back? Didn''t you get off work early? Why are you coming back a little late?" Zhan An got up and happily watching the two of them enter the door. From the corner of his eye, Jiang Ruolan saw the disbelieving and dejected look in Cui Liuxian''s eyes when she noticed them returning together. Jiang Ruolan smiled and said softly, "We just--" "Mom, you usually don''t have dinner, so I accompany Ruolan out for a casual meal." Xian Zihao''s voice suddenly cut her off. He sounded like a husband who had a good relationship with his wife. It couldn''t be any more natural as he closed the door behind her. "No wonder." Zhan An smiled and nodded. "Zihao!" Cui Liuxian stood up and greeted him with a smile as if she was the wife who was waiting for her husband to return home. She raised her hand to take the coat he had taken off after entering the room. Xian Zihao paused for a second. He held his coat in his hand as he glanced at the smiling Cui Liuxian, then passed it to Jiang Ruolan who was beside him. He looked at Cui Liuxian with a faint smile, "Why are you still not home? Aren''t you afraid the old man is worried?" Although Cui Liuxian did not get the coat, her expression did not change. Following his words, she smiled and said, "Zihao, I want to stay here with mom, but mom said that it was not appropriate. So I asked someone to clean the house you bought for me. How about that? Are you surprised?" Jiang Ruolan ignored their conversation. She was a little taken aback when Xian Zihao suddenly passed his coat to her. Seeing his overly natural action, she didn''t say anything. She took the coat and hung it on the hanger. "It took quite a while for my house to be ready. Luckily, at the moment, I also have a friend from a home improvement company, so she helped me. Now, your second room has some furniture and daily necessities, so I can stay here with mom for a while!" Cui Liuxian continued. Xian Zihao''s expression did not change, "You want to stay at Greenville Residence?" "That kid said it''s been many years since I hugged her to sleep. When she was young, she was always afraid of thunder. Remembered when she asked you to accompany her, but you refused to sleep with her. At that time, I could only hug her. She''s been sticking to me since she was young and I haven''t been back for so many years, that''s why she''s really attached to me. She insisted on staying here with me." After saying that, Zhan An intentionally looked at Jiang Ruolan. "Ruolan, you don''t mind, do you?" ? Chapter 78 - Be Careful III What can Jiang Ruolan say? Moreover, she could see remorse and helplessness in Zhan An''s eyes. She knew that Zhan An also doted on her goddaughter, she pursed her lips and said, "Why would I mind? You.." Originally "A family." Cui Liuxian suddenly smiled at her., "Sister Lan, I will probably bother you more in the future." "Huh, what do you mean by disturbing?" Jiang Ruolan felt that her (Cui Liuxian) acting skills were very good. Although she and Xian Zihao had no relationship, how can she not see Cui Liuxian''s clear motives? Jiang Ruolan did not know whether she should like her or she should recognize her position in this family. She retreated to her bedroom to made room for the three of them to spend their time together. "Wait." Xian Zihao suddenly called out to her. Jiang Ruolan turned and saw him walking towards her. Xian Zihao suddenly raised his hand and placed it on her forehead. "Didn''t you say you weren''t feeling well when you were on the road? Looks like you have a fever. Hurry up and take medicine." As he spoke to her, he placed his arm around her waist and pushed her stiff body towards the master bedroom. Jiang Ruolan stared at his face, which was as beautiful as nature, with suspicion in her eyes. Xian Zihao brought her into the room and pushed her out of sight. Then he put his hand down and started rummaging through the drawers. "What are you doing?" she whispered in confusion. He simply turned his head to the side and glanced at her without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan came to a realization. Did he do all this to made Cui Liuxian retreat? He clearly said that this marriage was just to shut the people''s mouth and had nothing to do with love, but even so, he still respected this marriage. At the very least, wouldn''t it make things difficult if there was a third party between them? She quietly watched him close the drawer. She felt a bit funny, but at the same time, she felt touched. Was Xian Zihao defending her? Even if he was being kind to her, she had truly accepted his kindness in her heart. Jiang Ruolan smiled at him from the bottom of her heart. Xian Zihao closed the drawer again and turned to look at her casually. "The Old Master affirmed the marriage between Cui Liuxian and me. You must be prepared when we go to Xian Mansion this weekend." Jiang Ruolan nodded. "I know." His calm gaze lingered on her face, then he walked out. "Ruolan has a fever? Is it serious? Does she need to go to the hospital?" Zhan An''s concerned voice came from the living room. "It''s not a serious fever, just let her rest early today." Xian Zihao said indifferently, as he looked at Cui Liuxian, "How''s grandpa''s health?" Cui Liuxian had been standing there in a daze the entire time. When she heard Xian Zihao talk to her, she immediately raised her head and a sweet smile quickly appeared in her seemingly well-trained eyes. "Grandpa''s body is fine, but he really missed you. Zihao, are you going back at the Mid-Autumn Festival this weekend?" Seeing him nod, Cui Liuxian immediately became happy. "Really? Then I must tell grandpa about this good news sooner!" "Mm, tell the old man that Ruolan will come with me too. We will both spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together." The smile in Cui Liuxian''s eyes disappeared in the blink of an eye. She looked at Xian Zihao in shock, but when she saw his calm expression, she couldn''t help but uttered a low "oh". "It''s a little late. You better go back. Since the old man likes you, then don''t stay outside too long and go home earlier." Xian Zihao said softly. "I want to stay here with mom for a few more days." Cui Liuxian approached the silent Zhan An. She seemed to have found the strongest reason to used and was brimming with smiles. "This child " Zhan An smiled. She understood that this was not a good idea, but when she saw her (Cui Liuxian) pained smile, she didn''t have the heart to refuse her. Zhan An glanced at Xian Zihao and saw he was still calm. "Zihao, didn''t Ruolan just arrive at H City recently? She definitely doesn''t have many friends here. Liuxian is the same age as her, so maybe they will be a good friend once they get to know each other." Xian Zihao immediately wanted to object, but Cui Liuxian cut him and hurriedly said, "That''s right. Sister Lan is so easygoing. We will definitely get along well!" Jiang Ruolan who was in the bedroom shivered for no reason. Good friend? Why she felt that it was like the scene of the first wife and concubine being in the same room, outside they enjoying time together but inside, they wanted to stab each other. Since Zhan An had already spoken, Xian Zihao naturally couldn''t say anything more. He nodded and climbed the stairs to the study room to handle some official matters. "Mom, tomorrow, I will go with you for skin treatment!" Seeing Xian Zihao go upstairs, Cui Liuxian did not cling to him. Instead, she turned to the only person in the family who loved her and said with a smile. "You haven''t been back in a long time. I know there is a very good spa in the city!" "Child, only you can make your godmother happy and know what she likes!" Zhan An smiled lovingly. "Of course, I''ve always been by your side since I was little. I always pay attention to what you like, and I also want to spend my whole life with Zihao to filial piety!" Zhan An was overjoyed. "Oh, your little mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter!" As the two of them chatted, Jiang Ruolan could no longer sit still in the master bedroom. She wanted to take a shower and sleep. As she came out of the bedroom, she saw Cui Liuxian and Zhan An laughing merrily like a mother and daughter. "Ruolan, is your body unwell?" Zhan An asked anxiously when she saw her coming out of the bedroom. "It''s nothing, I just caught a small cold." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Then, she smiled at Cui Liuxian, who behaved in a very proper manner. "You have to take good care of yourself. Since you have just taken medicine, you should rest early." "I will sleep after the shower. Mom, quickly adjust your time difference. Otherwise, sleeping late like this will not be good for your body too." "I know. Quickly take a shower. It''s not good to take a shower late at night. If your cold still doesn''t go down, I will ask Zihao to find an extra blanket and take it to the room later." "Ugh, no! There''s no need " Jiang Ruolan immediately lowered her head, smiling shyly as she walked towards the bathroom. Once the bathroom door was closed, the noise outside could no longer be clearly heard. **** Two hours later -- In the study room on the second floor. While Xian Zihao was checking some documents that had been sent by the Bureau of Lands, his mobile phone suddenly rang. He looked at the caller and casually answered it but before he could say anything, a soft and cautious voice came from the other side, "Zihao, can you not be so distant to me?" He sighed. "Marriage is not child''s play, Liuxian." "But I know you don''t love her! I know you very well. You never knew her and I also know you never came back here after you got married. You don''t like her at all, so why must you treat me like this?! Can''t you treat me like you did before?" "Don''t always rely on the past. You''re the same as Guiying. Of course, there will be love and concern." "But you treated Jiang Ruolan so well. I know she wasn''t sick at all. Both of you were just using this reason to avoid me!" "It''s good that you understand." Xian Zihao did not elaborate further. His eyes were still focused on the computer screen, and tapped on the mouse button. "Grandpa will not agree. You knew better what will happen if you bring her home! She will not be accepted! Grandpa and dad don''t like her! Why do you still want to make them angry!" Xian Zihao eyebrows gradually closed. He did not reply to her question. He was looking at the document on the screen intensely. Suddenly, his eyes narrowed and his expression turned cold. The Bureau of Land Control actually dared to play a word game with him! They wanted to use this as an excuse! He put the phone on his neck, tilted his head and held the phone. On the other side, Cui Liuxian heard the sound of the keyboard, and she finally choked with sobs. "Zihao.." "All right, rest early." Without waiting for her to respond, he suddenly hung up the phone and glared at the documents on the screen. Then, his hand returned to the keyboard. ? Chapter 79 - Be Careful IV "Achoo!" Jiang Ruolan rubbed her nose and sighed helplessly. Did she really catch a cold? Xian Zihao did not return to the bedroom last night. When she woke up in the morning, she heard Zhan An say that he had been working until midnight and then fell asleep in the study room. Last night, she was sleeping with her hair wet, so in the morning, she woke up with a stuffy nose. It seemed that she really had a cold. Jiang Ruolan tried her best to ignore the weight in her mind and carefully checked the press release that would be released within an hour. At that moment, Little Lin, who had helped her deliver the news yesterday, walked into the office and placed a pile of manuscripts on her desk. "Sister Jiang, I almost died of fear when I went to interview her yesterday afternoon." "What''s wrong?" Jiang Ruolan raised her head and saw that Little Lin''s delicate face was ashen white. She couldn''t help but look at her, puzzled. "There was a gunfight near Zhongshan Road, two policemen were killed at the scene, and several officers who escaped were also seriously injured. The thugs who fired the shots on the streets did not look like simple thugs, but it should be those gangsters from Black Market." Little Lin patted her chest in fear. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "When did it happen? Why is there no news?" "Who dared? It seems that not many media outlets were present at the time, so I did not dare to take pictures of them. Those people were too violent, anyone approaching would be shot! I didn''t even dare to lift the camera! At that time, even if someone secretly took a photo and sold it to the media, no one would dare to publish it. I tried to investigate this story. Those were the people who tried to threaten Xian Zihao''s last month." Jiang Ruolan''s heart thumped wildly. Xian Zihao''s antagonism against the Dark Syndicate over the years had indeed made many thugs grit their teeth angrily. Several rewards have been offered to anyone who can bring his head. "Is it true?" Xiong Ruogang walked over with a limp. She looked at Jiang Ruolan worriedly. "Sister Jiang, President Xian is your husband! You must also be careful in the future!" Jiang Ruolan looked at Xiong Ruogang and Little Lin in surprise, "Me?" "Yes, I heard from the news that this gang is getting stronger. They used to hide their abilities very well, but for some reason, they seem to be unable to sit still anymore. They''ve been out a few times to stir up trouble! However, none of the media outlets dared to report it! Even the Ministry of Commerce is not able to intervene in this matter." "Sis Jiang, you must be careful. Only the people in our company know who you are, while most others do not know that you are the Young Mistress of Xian Family. That''s why you''re able to live a peaceful life now." Little Lin looked at her worriedly. "Anyway, I really saw their method. It was terrifying. It was like a Hong Kong shooting movie in the 1980s where one would be killed with one shot!" "I''ll pay attention to it." Jiang Ruolan''s thoughts raced, but she did not say anything in the end. Little Lin and Xiong Ruogang returned to their desk to continue the work. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the manuscript in her hands and a layer of doubt gradually appearing in her heart. Was that why Xian Zihao wanted her to stay at Greenville Residence? He wanted to prevented her from being harassed by the media and to ensured her safety? She glanced up at her computer screen and saw that someone was adding her MSN. Jiang Ruolan clicked the mouse to open the other party''s profile. It didn''t have much information, even the MSN''s name was only a simple Qin with three letters. There was a message from the other party. ''Little Red ~~~'' Black lines immediately appeared on her forehead. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment, then accepted his friend''s request. She then typed on her computer, ''How do you know my MSN?'' Qin: You are one of my employees, isn''t it quite easy for me to check your information on MSN? But again, I rarely used it. Usually, I just received an email and made a call or video chat whenever I have something important. I really don''t understand why girls like this apps so much. Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes slightly and typed. ''Why did you add me then? If you have something to say, make a phone call.'' Qin: But you''re not answering my call! [sob] Lan: Did you called me? Qin: Jiang Ruolan looked at the ellipsis Qin Gengxin sent and was dumbfounded. She looked at her cell phone and found two missed calls. She checked her phone and found that it was muted but she hadn''t switched it. She looked at the settings and it wasn''t muted. She had been using this phone for two years and almost forgot about it. This phone was a graduation present given by Han Xuegang when she graduated from university. It had been poorly used and had also been modified before. She was unwilling to throw it away and in these two months, she had completely forgotten about the origin of this phone. Only now did she realize that something was wrong with her phone. After a while, she finally typed on the keyboard. Lan: My phone seems to be broken. I didn''t hear the call. Qin: [grinning] Really? Let me buy you a new one. Tell me, do you want an iPhone or a Samsung? Or Nokia? Lan: No need! I am not so poor that I need a man to buy me a new cell phone! Besides, we have nothing to do with each other! The other side paused for a long time before replying. Qin: Little Red, are you busy tonight? If you have no plans, come out for dinner with me. I just arrived at H City and my friends will bring their girlfriends. I have no one and it''s going to be very awkward! Lan: What dinner? Do you really need to bring a girlfriend? Qin: There''s nothing I can do. Everyone has a girlfriend, but I don''t! [cry] Lan: Then, why are you looking for me? With your wealth and influence, you can find random beauty on the street to be your girlfriend! Qin: They are all unreliable, it would be better if I invited you. Lan: I''m going home tonight, so I don''t have time to accompany you. You should go find someone else. Qin: Just once! Just accompany me once! Wipe eyes with tears [grieve] [cry] [jab one''s fingers] Lan: You a twenty-eight-year-old man, would you die if you don''t bring your girlfriend? Qin: Will... Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. **** After working hours, she called Zhan An and told her that she had something to do that night and would be back a little late. At 6:30 p.m, Jiang Ruolan was waiting for Qin Gengxin near the Hong Kong tea shop on Beidou Avenue where they had agreed to meet. She wanted to know what kind of dinner will be arranged in such a small place? And he had to bring a girlfriend? She looked at the time, it was already 6: 10. Qin Gengxin still hadn''t arrived yet. She had to call him. Just as she dialed the number, she saw that Qin Gengxin walking towards her from across the street. "You actually have the nerve to be late!" Jiang Ruolan put down the phone in annoyance. "Who would have thought that Beidou Avenue is so crowded? I don''t often go to H City, so I don''t know much about the roads here." Qin Gengxin shrugged his shoulders indifferently. This time, he did not rush to put his arm on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder and instead walked quickly towards the tea house. Jiang Ruolan pouted as she looked at his back. Why was this brat dressed so formally today? He wore a finely cut silver gray suit with a white shirt inside. That was a very normal combination but the green tie he chose was a bit strange. In her memory, Qin Gengxin always dressed casually, never this weird. What was going on today? It was grand and strange. Just as she was feeling confused, Qin Gengxin turned to look at her. "What are you doing, slowpoke?" "Ugh Nothing." Jiang Ruolan forced a smile. Qin Gengxin walked straight to the restaurant and she followed with a quick step. The restaurant was filled with quiet and romantic surroundings and more importantly, no one was here. Just when she was wondering if she had been tricked, she saw a beautifully dressed woman sitting in the corner next to the window. That woman looked like she was waiting for someone. Chapter 80 - Blind Date Judging from her makeup, she must have been a well-known lady with an impressive family background. Qin Gengxin walked towards that woman. Where were his other friends? Jiang Ruolan felt confused, but since they were already here, she had no choice but to follow him. Qin Gengxin had a cool smile on his face. It was so cool that Jiang Ruolan wanted to vomit blood. "Beautiful girl, sorry for being late. Have you been waiting for a long time?" Zi Hanying looked at him in astonishment. When she saw his face, her eyes were filled with amazement. She then glanced at his clothes. Initially, they were all perfect until she saw that eye-catching tie. Zi Hanying''s eyebrows secretly knitted together, but the frown disappeared in the blink of an eye. She smiled softly. "It''s okay. I know that traffic jams are severe around here." What was going on? Jiang Ruolan was stupefied. Could it be that this grandson, Qin Gengxin, dragged her into a blind date? Qin Gengxin immediately sat down. At this moment, Zi Hanying saw Jiang Ruolan behind him and looked at her in shock. "This is Miss Jiang, my personal assistant. I''m sorry, I had to bring her along because we have some work to do. Do you mind?" Qin Gengxin said with a beaming smile. "Oh, personal assistant." She looked at Jiang Ruolan with contempt, as if she was just honey who had to be taken care of by her superiors. Jiang Ruolan was about to throw a tantrum when Qin Gengxin suddenly pulled her down, forcing her to sit beside him. Zi Hanying witnessed his intimate actions against her (Jiang Ruolan) in shock. Her eyes gradually turned cold, but she still maintained her composure and said, "Mr. Qin is very concerned with his personal assistant." "I take good care of my subordinates." Qin Gengxin boasted shamelessly before calling for the waiter. Meanwhile, Zi Hanying was looking at Jiang Ruolan with a contemptuous and arrogant look, which seemed to be saying, ''You, a little secretary, want to climb the branch and become a phoenix? At most, you would be a little honey for someone like Qin Gengxin. Eventually, he will throw you away''. Jiang Ruolan was furious with the cynical look from Zi Hanying but this was not the place for her to make a fuss. She glared fiercely at Qin Gengxin, who was holding the menu and secretly pinched his leg. The man acted as if she was not there. He didn''t even bother showing any courtesy by giving the menu to her. He only glanced at Zi Hanying, "What do you want to eat?" "Anything is fine." "Then three bowls of ramen." Qin Gengxin said while flipping the menu to the cheapest page. Jiang Ruolan almost spat out. After waiting for a long time, he only ordered three bowls of ramen? The waiter was also surprised. Qin Gengxin''s appearance did not indicate that he was not someone who couldn''t afford to come to a place like this. The waiter restrained the contempt in his eyes and politely said, "What about the drink?" "Give me three cups of free boiled water." Qin Gengxin hurriedly said before Zi Hanying''s face turned green. The waiter wordlessly took the menu, and without another word, he turned around and left. Zi Hanying''s face can no longer be described as green anymore. She gritted her teeth silently. "I heard that you are the only daughter of the Zi Family, Miss Zi?" Qin Gengxin smiled naturally. Zi Hanying''s ugly expression slowly faded into a light smile. "Yes, I heard that Mr. Qin had come to the United States to take over the Qin Company, and now the company has been considered as the trump card of the first and second class of Boston, it is truly admirable." "I don''t dare to say so. Anyway, I don''t have the shares in the company." Qin Gengxin said without hesitation. The smile on Zi Hanying''s face immediately disappeared, "Stock rights... Not in your hands?" The waiter brought drinks to their table. Qin Gengxin took a sip, and said without raising his head, "That''s right, Miss Zi. If you were pleased and compatible with this blind date, let us get married. After we get married, will we stay in your villa or the garden apartment in District X? And your shares in the Zi Family, will they be transferred to me too?" Zi Hanying took a deep breath and tried to maintain her ladylike demeanour. "Mr. Qin, I think you have misunderstood." "Misunderstood what?" "I think my father didn''t know about the Qin Family enough." When three small bowls of ramen noodles were served, Zi Hanying could no longer hold it and she immediately frowned. "I still have something to do, so I''ll be leaving first!" As she spoke, she picked up her bag and prepared to leave. "Ah, Miss Zi, did you bring any change?" Suddenly, Qin Gengxin turned around and glanced at her. Zi Hanying looked at him in shock, "What? Change?" "I didn''t bring my money, and these three bowls of noodles seemed very expensive. Look--" Zi Hanying''s face immediately turned black. She quickly took out the pink note from her bag and stuffed it into the shocked waiter''s hands. Then she ran out of the restaurant without looking back. Seeing the woman leave angrily, Jiang Ruolan turned her gaze to Qin Gengxin, who was eating noodles, "A blind date, huh?" Qin Gengxin put down his chopsticks and casually wiped his mouth with a tissue as he glanced back at her with a smile that was not a smile. "My parents forced me to get married as soon as possible. While I was in Boston, they tried to introduce young women from the famous clan, and after that travelling back to H City, they still tried to get me to go on a blind date. They have made an appointment with Old Zi, and wanted me to meet their daughter here today." "So you let me act out a play with you?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyeballs were about to pop out of their sockets. "How is it? This grandfather''s acting isn''t bad, is it?" Qin Gengxin laughed softly and whispered in her ear, "The food in this restaurant is not good. If you want to eat anything, we can go to another restaurant." "Forget it. I''m not rich and I can''t afford to hire you to accompany me!" Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened. Qin Gengxin immediately smiled brightly until his eyes sparkled. "I will not charge you and I won''t mistreat you. I will be a good partner for you." "Stop speaking nonsense." Jiang Ruolan stood up speechlessly. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll be leaving first. Don''t look for me with matters like this next time. Personal secretary? Who wants to be your personal assistant?! Why don''t you just say I''m your f*ck buddies." "If you are willing, I can let you be my f*ck buddies." Qin Gengxin grinned shamelessly. "Shut up!" Jiang Ruolan pushed him away and glared at him. Qin Gengxin smiled wickedly. "Are you jealous?" "Jealous your head! You clearly said that you would have dinner with your friends and have to bring a girlfriend? You pretended to be sad, so I had to accompany you here. In the end, you put on such a show! Qin Gengxin, I beg you, please don''t be like this! Enough. Please don''t force me to do something that I don''t want to. I am no longer Jiang Ruolan from the past." Seeing her getting angry, Qin Gengxin only smiled faintly, but his smile was one of helplessness. "Now I just want to forget all the memories from the last seven years, including yours!" Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and turned to leave. "I just missed that one time, and you won''t even give me a chance?" Qin Gengxin''s voice was faint behind her. She stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at him. Qin Gengxin looked deeply at the alienation and doubt in her eyes. He shook his head, "Forget it. I shouldn''t have left that month. If I had, you wouldn''t have left me." After saying that, he stood up, "Let''s go, I''ll send you off." "What are you talking about?" Jiang Ruolan looked at his back as he walked out of the restaurant. She immediately followed him. She saw him walk towards the red Ferrari without looking back. She slowed her pace and followed him until she was in his car. Qin Gengxin was looking at her coldly. Jiang Ruolan swallowed her saliva and asked, "Hey, what are you trying to say?" "You women ..." He glanced at her and sighed softly, "Are you even a woman? Do you really have a brain? Why are you so stupid?" "You''re the one who doesn''t have a brain!" Qin Gengxin no longer spoke. He remained silent as the car drove along the road. It wasn''t until they drove towards the station near Greenville Residence, they saw the police cars circling the Carlmore Bridge from a distance. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan''s sharp eyes caught sight of a familiar black Land Rover parked at the end of the bridge. When she saw the familiar license plate number, she hastily called for Qin Gengxin to stop the car. Chapter 81 - How Do You Two Know Each Other? The red Ferrari quickly stopped at the side of the road. Qin Gengxin looked at her hesitantly. "What''s wrong?" Jiang Ruolan said nothing and just opened the door and got out of the car. She looked at the police cars that had almost covered both ends of the bridge and walked towards them. Qin Gengxin watched her walk fast towards the police car. He then got out of the car helplessly and looked around. He also realized that there was something unusual about this place. His eyes changed and he quickly moved forward with his long legs. He quickly pulled Jiang Ruolan''s arm. "It''s not safe here. Don''t go there alone, follow me." "Not safe?" Jiang Ruolan looked back at him. "They suddenly sent dozens of police cars around this bridge. I''m afraid there may be some dangerous operation underway. Numerous residents have been evacuated. Don''t go there and cause more problems!" Qin Gengxin was no longer joking. Instead, he pressed her shoulder and glanced at the black Land Rover. "I saw Zihao''s car. With him here, nothing will happen. Let''s go." Hearing Qin Gengxin said that Jiang Ruolan stopped and looked at him in surprise. "Stupid girl, I know you have a profound sense of smell and insight to get live news. But now is not the right time, it''s too dangerous. Are you afraid that if you don''t get the news, you will lose your salary? You work under Qin''s Company. Don''t worry." Qin Gengxin chuckled as he pulled her towards him and walked back to his car. "But " Before she could finish, she was dragged away by him. As they both returned to the car, Jiang Ruolan turned back towards the Carlmore Bridge. "I heard that there were a few shootings in H City recently." "No matter what happens, you better stay in the safest place. You are not allowed to go to a dangerous place!" Qin Gengxin glared at her and started the car again. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and said nothing more. "Besides, based on my understanding of Zihao, no matter what happens on the bridge, there must be a way for him to protect himself. Nothing will happen to him." Qin Gengxin said disapprovingly as he drove. "Why are you so sure? Are you so sure that nothing will happen? Those responsible for the operation will also sometimes have miscalculated moments." She sneered. "I will not trust them. I only trust Xian Zihao. I certainly believe in his methods. Have you ever thought, how in these five years, he can make a lot of profit?" Do you think all of his achievements were obtained by luck?" While talking, Qin Gengxin suddenly raised his eyebrows and looked at her curiously. "By the way, do you know Zihao?" Jiang Ruolan froze. "Why do you ask?" The tip of his eyebrow rose again. "Why does your tone sound like you''re so worried about him? It sounds like you''re familiar with him." Jiang Ruolan: "..." After you drank too much that day, we chatted for a while." She pulled the collar of her shirt nervously. "Really?" "Of course it''s true." Qin Gengxin nodded. "So that''s the case, no wonder." "How did you and Xian Zihao know each other?" To prevent him from asking further, Jiang Ruolan changed the topic. "Us?" Qin Gengxin chuckled. "When I was seventeen, I went to Havard to continue my studies. I met him once and I detested him so much. That time he was a profound god who was famous in the United States and in just two years, he managed to established a small company of his own. We both always quarrelled every time we met though." "You two are always fighting?" Jiang Ruolan was surprised. Qin Gengxin smiled. "Men were so energetic when they were seventeen or eighteen. Although Zihao had restrained himself back then, he was still a young man. We often fought outside the school many times. You can never imagine, when we were eighteen years old, a dozen people tried to attack us with knives on the black street of the red-light district." "Zihao looked so gentle and when he moved, five men holding the blade could not even touch a single hair on his body. At that time, I was completely shocked, I would never have thought he could move so quickly and agilely, and in just a few breaths, he overturned five of them!" "Zihao and I still had a normal relationship before that. You should know that the criminals in the red-light district are not bigots, even the police can not do anything to them. That day, he saved my life. From there, we both began to appreciate each other and become brothers. " "He graduated two years earlier than me, and after graduation, he returned to H City to visit his family before returning to Boston. Did you know, he only needed three years to develop Xian Group into a global. How impressive is that? We have known each other for many years and I am very familiar with his behaviour. Every step he takes will be carefully considered, and if he is genuinely convinced that there is nothing wrong, he will take immediate action. " "That''s why I believe in him. It doesn''t matter if his opponent is some evil person; he naturally has his way of doing things. Like I said, even if he is there alone, he will be fine. " Jiang Ruolan nodded and asked abruptly, "But why did he leave his company and come back here to take over the family business? Why is he so restrained?" Qin Gengxin''s lips curved upwards, but he did not answer. His car stopped on the side of the road at Greenville Residence and he looked around, "There are many houses here, where do you live?" "Ugh, I''ll get off here." Jiang Ruolan no longer cares about the question he did not answer just now. She was so afraid that Qin Gengxin would find out that she lived in a place like Greenville Residence and became suspicious, so she hurriedly opened the door and got out of the car. "Hey, Ruolan." The car window slowly rolled down. Qin Gengxin looked back at her figure and loudly said, "When you have a fever, you should take medicine quickly. Don''t be like when you were a child, did you hear me?" With that, he smiled, started the engine and drove away. Jiang Ruolan''s footsteps froze as she lifted her hand to rub her nose. Was her nasal tone sound obviously when she spoke? Qin Gengxin can detect that she had a fever. The chilly autumn night wind blew softly, and she suddenly shivered. A drop of water flowed slowly from under her nose. Jiang Ruolan sniffled furiously. ''Damn it. It looks like I really have to take my medicine!'' The sky tonight was a bit cloudy, and it looked like it was going to rain. She hurriedly quickened her footsteps and walked towards the Greenville Residence. Jiang Ruolan felt her head became heavier. When she was little, she hated taking medicine but this time it seemed she had to. As soon as she entered the house, she went around looking for cold medicine. After taking medicine, she bathed in hot water at high temperature. After being suffocated by the heat, she covered herself with a towel and ran straight to her bedroom, where she had a good night''s sleep. When she woke up the next day, she was overjoyed to learn that her flu was almost gone. Although she felt a little curious and worried about why they did not return, she also clearly understood that if it were not for Zhan An, Xian Zihao would not have stayed here at all. What is there to worry about? Jian Ruolan looked at her empty house and scoffed. She was always on her own. She was used to eating alone, sleeping alone, catching colds, and taking medicine alone, but why she felt very lonely. Could it be that these two days of ''bliss'' had changed the lives she''s used to? Jiang Ruolan sighed and went to the kitchen, as she usually did every morning. She removed the only box of instant noodles from the fridge, boiled a pot of water, and went to the bathroom to wash. A few minutes later, the electric kettle began to hiss, which meant the water began to boil. Jiang Ruolan ignored it, her mouth full of toothpaste. Lowering her head, she drank a mouthful of water from the glass, gurgled it a few times, and spat it out again. Suddenly, the sound of the door opening could be heard. She poked her head out of the bathroom glass door and saw Xian Zihao walking in with his coat on his arm, his shoulders covered in morning mist and dew. As soon as he entered, Xian Zihao detected someone''s gaze towards him from the bathroom. He turned his head to look and saw that the little woman''s mouth was full of unwashed toothpaste. Her moist eyes were wide open as she stared at him in surprise. Chapter 82 - Since When You Eat Junk Food? His pretty eyebrows were raised slightly. "You''ve gone dumb?" Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her daze and realized how embarrassed she was. She hurriedly closed the bathroom door and washed her face. Two or three minutes later, she opened the door again and walked out. Xian Zihao picked up the newspaper on the tea table and sat on the couch. Jiang Ruolan expected to smell the lingering smell of smoke and alcohol in her husband''s body but instead, she smelled a refreshing and soothing scent like a forest after the rain. "You Why are you here?" she asked doubtfully. Xian Zihao looked up and looked at her. He put down the newspaper and didn''t answer her question. Instead, he looked at her face and asked, "Why do you look so ugly?" "Probably because I didn''t sleep well last night." Jiang Ruolan touched her face and forcing out a smile. Xian Zihao looked at her for a moment but said nothing. He got up and was about to pour water when he saw a bucket of instant noodles at the kitchen counter. He stopped and glanced at her. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and said, "Instant noodles are for me. I don''t have much free time in the morning. It''s good enough for me to have instant noodles in three minutes." Xian Zihao continued to pour a glass of water from the water dispenser. He seemed to have a habit of drinking a glass of water in the morning. This habit was the easiest way for him to take care of his health. Jiang Ruolan noticed that as long as he was not too busy with his job, all his life habits would be very orderly and healthy. He went back to the sofa and picked up the newspaper again. While reading the newspaper, he will drink water. Jiang Ruolan felt that Xian Zihao was acting a bit weird today. Since Zhan An was not at home, they no longer had to pretend to be love and harmony. She ignored him and went straight to the kitchen to make herself a bowl of fragrant noodles. In this quiet atmosphere, only the sound of their breath was heard and the sound of Xian Zihao flipping through the newspaper in the living room. Three minutes later, Jiang Ruolan took off the paper cover on the instant noodle and stirred it with her small fork. She lowered her head and opened her mouth to eat. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a figure who unknowingly appeared in front of the kitchen door. She quickly put down her fork and looked at Xian Zihao, who was standing in front of the kitchen door with his hands across his chest in astonishment. He was looking at her with a smile that did not seem to be a smile. "You want to eat it too?" she asked stiffly. "Can you bear to split half with me?" Xian Zihao''s words didn''t sound like he was joking. Jiang Ruolan was greatly embarrassed. She used her small fork and poked her noodles twice, "I never thought President Xian would eat junk food too." He raised his eyebrows slightly, "Why can''t I eat junk food? I just got home early in the morning. As my wife, you are really lazy. You can''t even cook another pack of instant noodles for me." Jiang Ruolan: "..." "There''s only one box left. If you''re hungry, then eat it. I haven''t eaten it yet." Jiang Ruolan lightly pushed the bowl of noodles in his direction. Xian Zihao smiled at her. "I will eat. Are you going to watch me?" "I need to get ready to go to work in a while. I don''t have time to cook, okay? Besides, the food I bought two days ago in the fridge has been eaten by mom." she whispered. "Jiang Ruolan, what day is it today?" Xian Zihao asked suddenly. "Weekend." She answered his question spontaneously and her eyes widened in shock. Jiang Ruolan stared straight at the growing smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes. "Hmm?" He raised his eyebrows. "Sunday...Six." Yesterday, she was too sick. Once she woke up, she forgot that today was the weekend. She immediately hit her head." Heaven, it''s the weekend. I forgot!" No wonder he came home so early in the morning, instead of going straight to the company. It''s actually a weekend! "Then what do you want to eat? I''ll buy it for you!" Xian Zihao''s dark and calm eyes matched her bright and shy smile. Hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan stared at his face with a non-smiling smile. "You, you want to do it for me?" Her words sounded very intimate as if they were both truly loving couples in harmony with each other. Jiang Ruolan chuckled. "I mean, since this is the weekend, there is no need to eat instant noodles. I have to make delicious food to calm my stomach. Since you are here, I will make two." Xian Zihao did not move at all. After looking at her for a moment, he turned and returned to the living room. Jiang Ruolan secretly glared at him from behind. She felt a little uncomfortable with the treatment that she received. Why did she explain it to him? He should be the one to thank her for cooking for him. Why did she have to explain so much? When she thought about it, she became furious. She put on her coat without saying a word, opened the door and ran out. Five minutes later, she was back. Xian Zihao put down the newspaper and looked at the woman who had come back empty-handed. It''s not even 7 yet, some supermarkets around Greenville Residence all operate around 8 o''clock. The nearest market will take half an hour if she goes on foot. Jiang Ruolan held out her hand. "Lend me your car keys. I need to buy ingredients." Xian Zihao looked at her hand before his eyes glanced at her face. He just looked at her small face that was covered in dust. "Aiya, just lend me your car keys! I already had a driver''s license while I was at university!" Seeing that he didn''t move, Jiang Ruolan became anxious. Seeing his electronic car keys placed on the tea table, she quickly took it and ran out of the house. "I have to hurry. After 7, the traffic will be heavy. I will be stuck in traffic jams if I''m late." Ten minutes later, Jiang Ruolan came back with a defeated look on her face. She stood at the door and looked resentfully at Xian Zihao, who was looking at her with a calm and collected expression. "Your car''s steering wheel has an anti-theft mechanism, so I need your fingerprints! Why didn''t you say that in advance? You really like to see me running back and forth from the parking lot, don''t you?" She looked sad. After running back and forth for half a day in the early morning, what was she aiming for!? "Did you give me a chance to tell you?" Xian Zihao had an innocent face on his face. Jiang Ruolan was about to open her mouth to protest when she suddenly remembered the scene where she took the car keys and left. Her face darkened as she became silent. What should she do? She was starving. Her instant noodles were probably cold to the point that they couldn''t be eaten. Did she offend a devil this morning? She hated sports the most. After walking back and forth in the morning for almost 20 minutes, not a single task can be completed. Plus she''s hungry! Jiang Ruolan silently returned to the kitchen to check if there were any eggs left. She decided to make two portions of Fried Egg Rice. Just as she was about to change into slippers and head to the kitchen, Xian Zihao stood up and said, "I''ll take you there." Hm? Jiang Ruolan looked at him blankly. Did she hear wrong? Xian Zihao will drive her to the supermarket? It was rare for him to show such kindness when facing her alone, so it would be outrageous if she rejected it. She immediately grinned. "Please, please." Seeing her flattering smile, Xian Zihao''s mouth twitched. He walked past her with a meaningful look in his eyes and slowly walked out the door. Jiang Ruolan immediately closed the door and happily followed him to the parking lot. Before she could get into the car, she suddenly remembered what she had seen yesterday at Carlmore Bridge. She could not stop herself from looking towards Xian Zihao''s figure. However, she was too hungry now and wasn''t in the mood to question him. Driving was faster than walking, and there was no traffic jam right now. Xian Zihao drove his car quite fast and within five minutes, the car stopped near the market. **** A/N: Starting from here, this book is going to pick up its pace. A lot of things will happen after this. Keep reading this book and don''t forget to add it to your library. Don''t forget to vote and drop a review. Your honest reviews are much appreciated. Chapter 83 - Visiting Xian Residence I "Thank you! I''m going to buy some food. I''ll be right back, so you wait for me in the car, ok?" Jiang Ruolan pushed the door and got out of the car. The fragrant smell of breakfast coming from the market made her even hungrier. She rubbed her hungry stomach and quickly entered the market. The situation in the market in the morning was very chaotic, filled with the smell of meat, blood and fish. Although noisy, it was also lively. Jiang Ruolan squeezed through the crowd and started buying the ingredients such as vegetables and seasonings. She saw a piece of tofu with brine near to her. She thought for a moment and pointed at it. "Boss, give me two tofu." "Oh, little girl! These two pieces were bought first by this elder sister. Only this one is left." Jiang Ruolan looked at the piece of tofu that was a little scummy and waved her hand. "It''s alright. Forget it! I don''t want it anymore!" As she turned around, she stopped on her track and saw Xian Zihao, who was wearing black cotton pants and a light brown shirt, standing four meters behind her. He was holding a large mushroom in his hands. Jiang Ruolan immediately blushed with shame and quickly walked over. "Why are you here?" "I feel bored sitting in the car. Why don''t we take a walk?" Xian Zihao put down the mushrooms. He saw that Jiang Ruolan was already holding two bags in her hands. He casually took them and asked, "What else do you want to buy?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned by his sudden action. She watched him carry both bags in one hand and casually put the other into his pants pocket. Jiang Ruolan looked around the market as she said in a low voice, "I saw people selling breakfast outside the door. Why don''t we buy some to fill our stomach first?" They both went to the stall and looked at the menu board. "I don''t like eating buns, and I can''t fill my stomach just by drinking soy milk and eating herbal tea eggs." Jiang Ruolan then looked around the stall. "Furthermore, this stall is not clean at all, and very expensive! It''s better to cook it myself." She muttered in a low voice. She turned around and went to another tofu stall not far away and asked the boss to pack two pieces of tofu for her. After that, she bought another handful of vegetables that could last for two to three days. She turned to Xian Zihao who was standing behind her and smiled happily, "There''s need to go out and buy vegetables for the next two to three days!" Xian Zihao stood there looking at her, a small smile on his lips. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes curved into a smile as she carried two more small bags and walked out with Xian Zihao. While walking, she raised the plastic bag in her hand and said, "I will cook these two pieces of tofu in a while. As for the leek, I will make it at noon. Mom rarely eats dinner, right? Then let''s have some noodles that night." "Even though you bought so many things, you still had to throw most of them away." Jiang Ruolan was stunned as she looked at his figure in confusion. She quickly followed him, and carefully put down the bag in the car bonnet and asked, "Why would I throw it away? If you don''t eat it, I still have to eat it! How wasteful it would be if I threw it away!" "Tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Tonight, we will be going to Xian Residence until Monday morning. Can you keep these vegetables fresh for that long?" Xian Zihao glanced at her. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly sat up straight and looked at him in surprise. "Are we going to Xian Residence tonight?" He did not answer but instead concentrated on driving. It was only until the two of them returned to Greenville Residence, Jiang Ruolan kept nagging him again. "Why are you in such a hurry? Can''t we go back tomorrow? I''m not ready yet and didn''t you say that my clothes were dull and ugly? I haven''t bought any new clothes yet, I''m going to--" "This entire day is enough for you to do everything." Xian Zihao''s voice was neither warm nor cold, but it successfully shattered the hope in Jiang Ruolan''s heart. Jiang Ruolan felt dissatisfied, but she knew that she could no longer avoid it. She could only stare at Xian Zihao as he placed the two plastic bags in the kitchen. She sighed. Sooner or later, she still had to go to Xian Residence. Since that was the case, what was there to avoid? Thus, she directly headed into the kitchen. Twenty minutes later, a few simples and plain side dishes and fragrant rice were served. Xian Zihao was still flipping through the newspaper. From the kitchen, she could see that he was reading the political news section. It was the interview she had done recently and the script she had written herself. "The food is ready. Let''s eat." Jiang Ruolan called him from the dining table. Xian Zihao got up and headed towards her. He looked at the dishes in surprise. "I look down on you. I didn''t know you were good at cooking." "Not at all ~~ I only know a little bit." Jiang Ruolan nodded as she ate the fragrant tofu stewed in the soup. Jiang Ruolan always listens to praise for her culinary arts. When she was a child, she secretly roasted potatoes for herself over a charcoal fire. When she grew up, she secretly learned to cook from a servant in the kitchen. When she was 17, she lived outside with Yijun and the money they earned was not enough. They both had to live in a leaky basement at that time. A pot of cabbage soup became their daily food. Even so, they both feel delighted just by drinking the soup. Xian Zihao glanced at her indifferently, saying, "It seems that my plan to hire a cook had to be cancelled. I don''t have to ask them to come." Jiang Ruolan was angered. "I''m making you breakfast out of good intentions! Do you have to be so heartless! I''m not your servant." Xian Zihao smiled faintly. Because he didn''t sleep all night, his voice was a little hoarse. However, he treated Jiang Ruolan gently with a little warmth. He didn''t speak again, so it was unknown what he was thinking. After the meal, no matter how unhappy Jiang Ruolan was, she did not dare let Xian Zihao wash the plates. Instead, she took the bowl from his hands and rushed into the kitchen. Seeing her swift and nimble movements, Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows, thinking back to what Qin Gengxin had said before, that her life in Jiang Family was not as luxurious as Jiang Bingqing''s. Now that he had seen her skilful state, there was no need to ask any further, as he could naturally see that she had already experienced the world. Even if it was just a small blade of grass that couldn''t be exposed to the sun often, even if it grew in the bitter cold, it was still stronger than any of the greenhouse''s flowers. Xian Zihao couldn''t help but glance in her direction. Jiang Ruolan was tidying up the kitchen while quietly thinking that even if Mr. Xian and Old Man Xian did not like her, she should remain very polite. This was the first time she had gone to Xian Mansion, so she wonders what clothes she should wear and what gift she should bring. Xian Zihao really did not sleep much last night. Although he was tired, he did not return to his bedroom to lie down. He took his phone and left. It was now around 2 p.m., Jiang Ruolan ran to the cloakroom on the second floor to find the clothes she should wear and brought to Xian Residence. On her last birthday, Yijun gave her not only a cake but also a white dress. She always said that this kind of elegant and refined dress wasn''t suitable for her to wear to work, and she was afraid of getting it dirty by accident. That''s why she hadn''t worn this dress. When she put on the dress, she stared blankly at herself in the mirror. She couldn''t help but be lost in thought. It was a white silk dress with fine thread wrapping around it. At her waist there was a gold belt with a string tied around it, perfectly depicting her tall and slender figure. Judging from the materials and cuts, this dress was definitely not cheap. "Jiang Yijun, you stinking brat! No matter how much money you earned, you can''t spend it like this!" Jiang Ruolan silently cursed, but she felt this dress fit her perfectly. From size to colour, it encompasses a simple design that will not be outdated. Although a little too feminine, she was still satisfied. Chapter 84 - Visiting Xian Residence II When she thought about Jiang Yijun''s gift to her back then, Jiang Ruolan immediately opened her eyes with a smile. She spun around in front of the mirror and pulled up her hair. At 4 PM, her cell phone rang. When she answered the call, she found out it was from Xian Zihao. He had just finished a brief meeting at his company. He parked his car outside the gate and waited for her. Jiang Ruolan hurried to pack her things and left the room. She remembered the last time Old Man Xian had sent a car to take her secretly to Xian Residence. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and prepared herself to face Xian''s Family members. *** Two hours later, a black Land Rover drove straight out of town and through a long road to the outskirts of H City. Mountains and fine waters hundreds of miles around surrounded this place. In terms of Feng Shui, this was a prosperous and profitable place and was the most popular place for the older generation to live. The car moved along a winding mountain road for nearly half an hour before finally arriving at the Xian Residence. When Jiang Ruolan got out of the car, she saw a very luxurious house. After walking past the garden estate, she saw a few simples yet luxurious buildings. In the middle, there was a three-storey building with a Chinese-style villa. Romantic and solemn temperament, high hall and elegant door, round-arched windows and cornerstone, all appear elegant. The lush bamboo stood in two neat rows along the egg-stone path that divided the lawn into two, while the green leaves at the top gradually curled, forming a round curved roof that blocked the scorching sun and scorching heat of the day. When she was young, the first time she went to the Jiang Family, she had looked up to the big house in a daze. But the Xian Family villa has surpassed her expectations. The scenery in front of her was exquisite and it was full of trees and flowers. Although Old Man Xian deliberately maintained a low profile, he cannot hide the greatness of the Xian Family that had been a legend for the past hundred years. Surrounded by the beautiful flowers and the shadow of the artificial mountain under the willow tree not far away, Jiang Ruolan could see the green mountains and water in front of her. A stream that was flowing down from the peak of the mountain had formed a different kind of beautiful scenery in this place. "I heard that a few years ago, a certain high-ranking official from within the country personally visited the Xian Family and stayed here for a few days before leaving." Jiang Ruolan turned her body to looked at a statue of a soldier in the shade of a willow tree not far from her. Xian Zihao laughed without care. "Xian Residence was once just a very ordinary small building in this courtyard. Then, the city changed, and after twenty years of rapid change, many families moved out but the Old Man was not willing to live in the city, and insisted on living in this old place for the rest of his life. So my father bought all the houses nearby. Although this place is quite far from the city, the air is fresher and the environment is more comfortable. Since the Old Man has a quiet personality, it would be perfect for this place to be Xian Residence. " Jiang Ruolan nodded. As they spoke, the two of them were already walking to a three-story Chinese villa in the middle of the area. She suddenly looked down at the gift box in her hand and asked worriedly, "They won''t be happy with such a small gift, will they?" "What else do you think they need?" Xian Zihao suddenly grabbed her hand. He gently pulled her in front of him. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment. She almost bumped into him and stood beside him in a hurry. "But I feel this gift is not appropriate ..." Although their marriage was not based on love, but she still needs to respect Xian''s Family members. Jiang Ruolan looked at the gift box in her hand. "Why don''t we buy a more appropriate gift." "Gifts are just gifts. It doesn''t matter if it''s more or less." Xian Zihao spoke indifferently, no longer paying attention to the anxiety in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes. Xian Zihao knew she was feeling restless but they had already arrived at Xian''s Residence, no matter how much she wanted to retreat, where else could she retreat? Therefore, he pulled her in through the door of the Chinese villa. As soon as Xian Zihao opened the door, Jiang Ruolan could smell the fragrance coming from inside. It was dinner time, and there seemed to be a servant preparing a sumptuous dinner. The glazed lights shone on Jiang Ruolan''s face, and she was dragged slowly by Xian Zihao. ''Damn it! He couldn''t give her more time to get ready! He dragged her just like that!'' Jiang Ruolan silently cursed in her heart. When she raised her head, she saw an old man with a cane, standing upright against the wall in front of the hall. Behind him was the sandalwood coloured staircase, and two elegant ink and water paintings. Old Man Xian had just walked down the stairs and did not expect that he would see Xian Zihao with Jian Ruolan. "Grandfather." Xian Zihao opened his mouth first. Although his voice was neither loud nor low, Jiang Ruolan nearly lost her grip on the gift box due to her shock. "Humph, you still know how to come back!" Old Man Xian suddenly hit the ground with his cane. Although he was old, his eyes that were still filled with spirit quickly swept past Jiang Ruolan''s face and stopped on her face. A trace of displeasure flashed across his eyes. Jiang Ruolan quickly bowed respectfully to Old Man Xian, who was in his eighties. "Greetings, grandpa." Old Man Xian acted as if he heard nothing and walked towards them without expression. Suddenly, he raised the cane in his hand and hit Xian Zihao''s body. Jiang Ruolan was startled. Did the Xian Family always greet family members with violence? Seeing Xian Zihao didn''t seem to be in pain, Jiang Ruolan laughed every time he was beaten. "Every time I come back, I will be hit by your cane. I''m used to it but please don''t scare your granddaughter-in-law." "Granddaughter-in-law? Where did this granddaughter-in-law come from?!" Old Man Xian looked at Xian Zihao disapprovingly. He didn''t even bother to look at Jiang Ruolan. He treated her as air. "Stop hiding! Come down here quickly!" Jiang Ruolan, who was treated like air, immediately stared at Old Man Xian, who was still holding his cane. She silently took a small step back. Sensing her movements, Xian Zihao tilted his head and looked at her with a smile. In a voice she could only hear, he said, "Don''t be afraid. Even if I am beaten, only I will be beaten." Jiang Ruolan glared at him quietly, but she didn''t dare to say anything at the moment. She raised her head and looked up when she heard footsteps on the second floor. When Cui Liuxian''s eyes met her from the second floor, Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze. Cui Liuxian walked towards them calmly and quietly walked over to Old Man Xian''s side. She raised her hand to support the Old Man''s arm and said softly, "Grandpa, didn''t I already say that you don''t have to worry about me anymore?" As she said this, Cui Liuxian lowered her eyes and behaved as someone wronged her. Jiang Ruolan wanted to laugh. Xian Zihao held her hand tightly as if he was telling her that she didn''t have to be afraid with him here. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at the handsome man next to her. She calmed down a bit but she didn''t cower. Of course, since she was already here, she wouldn''t cower. It didn''t matter if she retreated or not. After all, she didn''t have the foundation of emotions and she didn''t need to care about Xian Zihao''s feelings or opinions. If she was willful enough, she wouldn''t come today. She agreed to come here today because Xian Zihao had protected her self-esteem and taken care of her feelings before. Even if she was about to face the blame and humiliation from the entire Xian Family, she would not cower. "How can I not worry? I know you are hiding because you didn''t want me to worry. With grandpa here, who dares to snatch my good grandson away?!" The Old Man put down his cane and suddenly turned his head to look at Jiang Ruolan from head to toe. The dissatisfaction in his eyes became even more intense. Jiang Ruolan wanted to open her mouth and explain but she did not know how to explain it. Xian Zihao scoffed, "Grandfather, are you are making fun of your grandson? Snatched? Could it be that I am still an object to you?" Chapter 85 - Visiting Xian Residence III "Objects?" Old Man Xian looked at him and humphed coldly, "You little rascal, you are just a f*cking piece of sh*t!" Xian Zihao''s expression darkened. Jiang Ruolan was trying her best to hold back a smile as she tried her best to keep quiet and put on an air show. "Aiyo, Dad. Didn''t you ask Liuxian to play chess with you? The meal hasn''t even started yet, so why are you coming down now?" Zhan An''s voice suddenly came from behind the door in the corner of the hall. When she saw them blocking the door, she immediately smiled joyfully. "Ruolan is here! When did you arrive? " "Mom." Finally, someone who was good to her. Jiang Ruolan politely nodded towards Zhan An and handed over the gift box in her hands. "This is the tonic I bought for grandpa." "This child, you are a member of the Xian Family, why do you have to bring a gift?" As soon as Zhan An saw the situation, she quickly walked over to smooth things. She happily received the exquisite gift box and took a look. "Ruolan gave you deer antlers. Dad, I''ll let you have some. See how considerate our Ruolan is!" Old Man Xian was just about to teach his grandson a lesson when his daughter-in-law suddenly came out and causing him to lose face. He didn''t take the box, and instead, used his cane to hit the ground hard and said coldly, "Is our Xian Family still short of this box of deer antlers until I need an outsider to gift it to me!" "Grandpa " Cui Liuxian immediately tugged at the Old Man''s sleeve. "This is elder sister Ruolan''s first time coming to our house after all. If you say it like this, I won''t buy deer antlers for you anymore." "Why don''t you want to buy it?" The Old Man snorted. "With the deer antlers given by elder sister Ruolan, how can you use the items I bought for you." Cui Liuxian lowered her eyes. "Hmph! This Old Man will only use the deer antlers bought by you! If I use outsourced items, I''m afraid I''ll be poisoned to death!" With that, the Old Man turned and walked away angrily. "Liuxian, come with grandpa." "Grandfather, walk slowly. Be careful of your legs." Cui Liuxian rushed and carefully supported the Old Man. Before she left, she looked reluctantly at the expressionless Xian Zihao before following the Old Man. "Hmph, I won''t die! This unfilial grandson of mine, how dare he fight me! Before grandpa sees you marrying Zihao, grandpa will not die. If an angel of death wanted to take my life, grandpa would drive them away! Cough! Cough!" The Old Man grew more agitated and started coughing again. Cui Liuxian took out a handkerchief and helped the Old Man wipe his mouth. The Old Man smacked his lips in satisfaction. Seeing Cui Liuxian helping the Old Man climb the stairs, Zhan An gave a meaningful look to Nanny Cheng, who was walking, "Nanny Cheng, come here quickly." Nanny Cheng''s eyes were quite sharp. When she saw the look in Zhan An''s eyes, she hurriedly and quietly walked to pick up Jiang Ruolan''s gift box and other gift boxes from Xian Zihao''s hand. Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan. She raised her eyes to meet him as well. "The Old Man doesn''t seem to like me." She whispered, "I''m here. Will he be able to enjoy this Mid-Autumn Festival? Why don''t I just leave?" Before Xian Zihao could say anything, Zhan An suddenly interrupted, "Ruolan, don''t worry, this is a problem with the Old Man. For the past twenty years, the moment he brought Cui Liuxian to this house, in his heart, there is no one among the members of the Xian Family as important as her. Not to mention Zihao, even Guiying, his granddaughter, was not spared from his rage." Hearing Zhan An''s words, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if she was comforting herself. She turned to Xian Zihao, hoping to get confirmation from him. After that, she got the answer from his eyes. It looked like no one could do anything to the Old Man''s prejudiced attitude. But because of this, she felt a little relieved and quickly said to Zhan An, "Mom, I did not think too much. This marriage was initially too hasty, so it was natural that grandpa was not happy." "Yeah, this marriage was indeed too hasty, but it has already been decided. Mom can only hope that you two can have a good time. As for Liuxian, I hope she can think it through as soon as possible." Zhan An didn''t mind them at all. She gestured for them to enter. "Quickly go in and take a seat. Don''t just stand at the door. The Old Man was just bluffing. Ruolan, you''re Zihao''s wife. No one can shut you out!" "Where''s Dad?" Xian Zihao casually asked. He and Jiang Ruolan walked to the Chinese sandalwood bench in the middle of the living room. "The rain was too heavy last night. Liuxian was afraid of thunder, so I accompanied her for the whole night. I was coaxed back by Liuxian this morning, so I didn''t see your father when I came back. I heard from her that your dad had gotten addicted to playing chess with an old friend. He just called me to say that he should be in here in an hour. " Xian Zihao nodded indifferently. He looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting stiffly on the chair. "You''ve been looking so terrible all day. If you''re not feeling well, let Nanny Cheng take you to my room and lie down." "No need, I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan hurriedly said. Her cold did not seem to have healed and now she felt dizzy again. Still, it didn''t mean that she would be spoiled when she first came here and left Xian Zihao to rest. Xian Zihao suddenly put his hand on her forehead. Traces of shock crossed his eyes. He asked in a voice that only she could hear, "Do you really have a fever?" Jiang Ruolan immediately rolled her eyes at him. She slapped his hand away and said in a low voice. "Wasn''t I cursed by you?! That''s how the crow''s beak came about!" Xian Zihao immediately laughed. Jiang Ruolan''s face flushed when she caught Zhan An watching them with a smile on her face. She realized that the two of them seemed to be getting close to each other, so she lowered her head and said nothing. Even though she was at the Xian Residence and was slightly nervous from the Old Man''s earlier display of authority, she relaxed a little when she saw the genuine concern in Xian Zihao''s eyes and the smile in Zhan An''s eyes. "Take a seat first. I''ll go see grandpa. If you are not feeling well, let Nanny Cheng bring you to rest. " When Jiang Ruolan nodded, Xian Zihao got up and went upstairs. Zhan An seemed to enjoy being in the kitchen. While a servant was cooking dinner, her eyes occasionally glanced toward the kitchen as if she was afraid of losing something. Finally, she couldn''t stand it anymore and ran back to the kitchen. After about two minutes, Nanny Cheng made some tea and placed it on the wooden tea table in front of Jiang Ruolan. She smiled kindly and said, "Young Madam, this is the Old Man''s favourite drink, Tie Guanyin. Other than this tea leaves, I haven''t had the time to prepare any other teas at home." "Thank you, Nanny Cheng. I''m not used to drinking tea, so no need to bother yourself. I usually drink plain water." Jiang Ruolan nodded politely towards Nanny Cheng, who had a round but kind-hearted appearance. Nanny Cheng looked at her with a smile. "Young Madam is being too courteous." Jiang Ruolan smiled at her. "You''ve been with Xian''s family for years. In the end, I was still a junior. It was just right for me to be polite." Nanny Cheng couldn''t stop smiling. When she heard someone call her, she smiled amiably at Jiang Ruolan before turning around to leave. Looking at Nanny Cheng''s figure, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but be lost in thought. She remembered Nanny Wang, who had been taking care of her outside for several years. Since her mother committed suicide, Nanny Wang has sent her and Yijun to the Jiang Family. After that, she became a servant in the Jiang Family and protected them very well, but when Jiang Ruolan was ten years old, she fell into a serious illness and passed away just like that. Therefore, when Jiang Ruolan saw Nanny Cheng, she felt a sense of familiarity. She raised her head and looked at the bright light shining under her feet, at the floor-to-ceiling window, at the room full of expensive decorations and various types of beautiful porcelain vases. From the furnishings of the Xian Mansion, she could tell that Old Man Xian controlled the whole house. Xian Zihao and her were like heaven and earth, and the difference between her and Cui Liuxian was like mud in the sky. Previously, when they had married, it was only a matter of rights and interests, but if the Old Man forced Xian Zihao to marry Cui Liuxian, then what would he do? Will he divorce her? Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan heard footsteps coming from the stairs. She looked up and saw Cui Liuxian standing on the stairs, looking at her. **** 1 When someone says bad things to you, naturally those things really happened to you. Chapter 86 - Confrontation I Jiang Ruolan shuddered. For unknown reasons, she felt there were many things that Cui Liuxian wanted to convey to her. The battle will begin now. "Are you getting used to the Xian Family?" Cui Liuxian walked gracefully step by step with a sinister smile on her face. She saw doubt in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes and walked towards her. Cui Liuxian in front of her was different from Cui Liuxian who was in Greenville Residence. The person in front of her was the real Cui Liuxian. The one in front of the Xian Family was the fake one. If that was the case, then Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but admire this two-face woman in front of her. Zhan An had once comforted her (Jiang Ruolan) when Cui Liuxian had brazenly provoked her, and Xian Zihao had explained everything that she had said to her. He also once said that Cui Liuxian was still immature, which was why she acted like this. Cui Liuxian was the younger sister who was taken care of by Xian Zihao until she was an adult. No matter how stubborn she was, it was natural that he didn''t think too much about her behaviour. From Jiang Ruolan''s point of view, although she did not want to compete with Cui Liuxian for anything, but from her (Cui Liuxian) sinister look, she (Jiang Ruolan) still could not prevent herself from being an enemy to her. Among women, especially love rivals, there was never true harmony. Not to mention, no one was stupid, so they all know how to control themselves. At this time, Xian Zihao was upstairs with the Old Man. Cui Liuxian knew this, that''s why she suddenly came downstairs and took this opportunity to confront her. "That was Tie Guanyin that grandpa and dad loved to drink. This is a good quality Tie Guanyin delivered every year by a 100-year-old tea house in Fujian. Grandpa was too old to drink too much tea, but every day he would behave like a child and ask me to make him bubble tea using that tea." Cui Liuxian''s gaze landed on the teacup next to Jiang Ruolan. "I can see that the Old Man really likes you." Jiang Ruolan smiled sincerely as she looked at Cui Liuxian right in the eye. "With you by his side, he will be the happiest thing in the world." Cui Liuxian smiled proudly as her gaze shifted to two ink and water paintings at the bottom of the stairs. "Both paintings were painted by me when I was in high school, and I gave them to grandpa as a gift for his seventy-fifth birthday. They have been there ever since, for so many years." Jiang Ruolan looked at the two paintings without batting an eyelid, "So you painted them? I only know a little about this aspect, so I can only say that it is very beautiful. Cui Liuxian looked at her for a long time before finally saying, "Dad will be back in a while. Zihao is currently with grandpa, do you want to accompany me for a walk?" "Alright, I was just feeling bored sitting here by myself." Cui Liuxian pursed her lips. She seemed to have noticed the softness and lack of edge in Jiang Ruolan''s words, so she restrained herself and walked towards the door. Not that Jiang Ruolan did not know what Cui Liuxian was trying to convey. She understood what she (Cui Liuxian) was trying to say; her importance to the Xian Family, her position in the Xian Family and even more so, her position in Xian Zihao''s heart. However, Jiang Ruolan deliberately acted foolishly and pretended not to understand what she said. When Cui Liuxian didn''t receive a response from her, she will naturally stop using words to coerce her. If her guess was right, Cui Liuxian would force herself to back down by using any means at all. This was just the beginning. Cui Liuxian was smarter than she imagines. At the very least, in front of Xian''s Family members, she (Cui Liuxian) was very good at restraining her temper, making people gasp in admiration. "I grew up with the Xian Family since I was little. Zihao was the only boy that I''ve only had around me." The two of them walked along a small path paved with goose eggs, passing through a scattered bamboo forest on both sides, and slowly paced around a perfectly formed swimming pool in the front yard of the Xian Residence. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything as she listened to Cui Liuxian''s words. She quietly looked at the natural rocks around the pool. Some of the rocks had sharp horns. "Zihao really loves me. Since I was young, no matter if I''m crying or making a fuss, as long as he''s by my side, he will hug me, wipe my tears, pushed Guiying, who always bullied me aside, and protects me behind his back from time to time again. When I was very young, I''ve always thought that when I grow up, I''ll marry him." "Ruolan, I understand that you are also a victim of those circumstances. Even you also disagreed with this marriage, right?" Cui Liuxian suddenly turned to look at her. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at Cui Liuxian pleading gaze. She couldn''t answer for a while, so she could only stiffly look at Cui Liuxian''s tantalizing tears that were about to fall. Did she guess correctly? Cui Liuxian will force her to back down from this marriage. "Before you get married, Zihao promised grandpa that we would find a good day to fulfil his wishes after next year''s Spring Festival. Initially, we were supposed to take wedding photos in the coming months and start testing the wedding dress, but the news from two months ago turned all the happiness we had planned into futile." Cui Liuxian said with a wry smile. "Zihao is very disappointed as well. But to appease the public opinion, he took responsibility for everything that happened and had no choice but to marry you. I know you are not happy with this marriage either." "Jiang Ruolan, this marriage was opposed by the Xian Family. You probably should leave." "Miss Cui, you may have misunderstood." Jiang Ruolan finally could not hold it in anymore. Cui Liuxian was such a f*cking hypocrite and two-faced! Since you wanted to be Lin Daiyu so much, this old lady will also use Xue Bao Chai method. Cui Liuxian''s pitiful acts may be effective against others, but not for Jiang Ruolan! Cui Liuxian was not stupid but she, Jiang Ruolan was even more so! "The decision of this marriage has never been mine. Whether it is because you want to comfort me or to sympathize with my misfortune, I think I can only thank you. As for my feelings for Xian Zihao, outsiders have no right to know and intervene. As for your statement that this marriage restrained me, it did not exist at all!" Cui Liuxian looked at her for a moment before giving her a gentle smile. "In the end, you just don''t want to let go, right?" "My husband, why should I let go?" Jiang Ruolan''''s clear and limpid eyes looked at her in such a manner. There was no hostility in them, nor was there any intention to show any signs of weakness. She was merely stating a fact. Since Xian Zihao didn''t treat this marriage as child''s play and would keep his distance from Cui Liuxian, what reason did she Jiang Ruolan have to back down? "Your husband?" The smile in Cui Liuxian''s eyes finally evoked a bit of arrogance and coldness, "Apart from the marriage certificate, and the media, who else knows that Zihao is married? Are you engaged? Has the marriage ever happened? Has the wedding ever happened? Have you met with each other''s relatives? Did you take a wedding photo? And rings, do you have them? Seeing that the two of you are so distant and polite with each other, I believe that he has never had the interest to touch you, right?" Suddenly, she raised her hand and pulled out a white gold necklace with a diamond ring hanging in the middle of its collar. The word "WQ" appeared to be engraved on the bottom of the necklace. "This is the wedding ring that grandpa asked Zihao and I adjusted last year. It''s a pair of rings, one with my name engraved on it, the other with Zihao''s name engraved on it. That ring should still be at Zihao''s place, have you seen it?" Cui Liuxian''s small face emitted a trace of coldness and resolution under the moonlight. She believed that Xian Zihao had always loved her. She stared at Jiang Ruolan without blinking, "Jiang Ruolan, other than legally being his wife, what else could you be?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the arrogant Cui Liuxian in front of her in silence. "Do you really expect Zihao to fall in love with you?" Cui Liuxian''s smile suddenly became somewhat strange as she walked closer step by step. She whispered into Jiang Ruolan''s ear with a chuckle, "Did you know that when I was nineteen, I was already his woman?! Five years ago, when he came back from Boston, he drank so much that he couldn''t even walk steadily, and was sent back to his room by the driver at around midnight. The driver was afraid that he would disturb his grandfather and father, so I was the only one who helped him go back to his room. You should be able to guess what happened that night? Xian Family still doesn''t know about this matter, and this is a secret between Zihao and me. Have you ever thought about it?" Jiang Ruolan was still looking at her silently. She did not react as to whether she believed Cui Liuxian''s words or not. ? Chapter 87 - Confrontation II What a foolish woman. If Xian Zihao heard her words, did she think he will approach her in the future? When the proud and aloof smile in Cui Liuxian''s eyes gradually faded, Jiang Ruolan casually smiled, "Miss Cui, everyone has a past. As long as my husband isn''t involved with other women after our marriage, why should I care about his past? At the age of twenty-eight, he may have several women. Should I had to mind every single one of them?" Most importantly, she did not believe Cui Liuxian''s words at all. Based on Xian Zihao''s character, he knew very well who exactly he can touch and who he can''t touch. His reason would overwhelm all desires. Cui Liuxian''s expression changed as she stared at Jiang Ruolan. She whispered in Jiang Ruolan''s ear in a low voice that only both of them could hear, "Jiang Ruolan, stop pretending to be great. Zihao and I have known each other for twenty-three years. Do you know him?" It was autumn and the night wind was blowing, causing people to feel cold on their faces. Jiang Ruolan was fine, she could still withstand the cold, but Cui Liuxian, who stared at her with red eyes, was trembling. It was unknown whether she was cold or angry. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but sigh, thinking that Cui Liuxian was just a spoiled child. "Aren''t you cold? If it''s cold, why don''t we go inside?" "What right do you have to talk to me like that?! Don''t use that hypocritical attitude of yours to put on airs with me!" Cui Liuxian pushed her away roughly. Jiang Ruolan quickly stabilized her body and did not retaliate. She looked at Cui Liuxian in disbelief. Cui Liuxian was acting like an immature child. How many years had it been since Jiang Ruolan behaved like Cui Liuxian? After recalling her memories, she suddenly realized that she never act so recklessly before. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to retaliate against her because she knew the woman Xian Zihao loved was not Cui Liuxian at all. For a moment, she suddenly felt sympathy for the woman in front of her. The man she had loved since childhood never loved her. His heart had never been given to her and the marriage also was never belonged to her. She must be very, very sad. Although she didn''t like Cui Liuxian, the human heart was still made of flesh. She could still understand her (Cui Liuxian) feelings. Just as Jiang Ruolan wanted to console her, suddenly, a glaring light flashed from a distance, followed by the sound of a car engine. It was probably Xian Zihao''s father''s car. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what was happening, but the expression in Cui Liuxian''s eyes suddenly changed. When the light once again shone on them, she suddenly let go of the necklace around her neck, and accidentally slipped the ring and necklace into Jiang Ruolan''s hand. Jiang Ruolan was confused and wanted to return the item to her. "Ah!" Shouts of distress and the sound of Jiang Ruolan sucking in a cold breath came from the side of the cold pool. No matter how she thought about it, she would never have imagined that this dramatic and bloody scene would happen to her. Cui Liuxian fell into the pool behind her, and as if she didn''t have a good grasp of the direction, her forehead heavily smashed against a sharp rock at the side of the pool. Jiang Ruolan stood blankly by the pool, looking at Cui Liuxian''s figure drowning in the water. For a moment, she was at a loss. She was so confused that she almost forgot to ask for help and even forgot to save her. She just stared in disbelief at the blood floating on the surface of the water. She didn''t understand. To obtain Xian Zihao, Cui Liuxian was even willing to sacrifice her life? The headlights approached from a distance until a car stopped at the side of the road. The car door suddenly opened and a tall, muscular figure rushed out. "Liuxian?!" Xian Jian, who had just returned, never expected to see such a scene once he returned. Unsurprisingly, he glared coldly at Jiang Ruolan. "Don''t tell me you''re Jiang Ruolan?!" Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Jian, who was in his fifties but was full of righteousness, and guessed that he was definitely Xian Zihao''s father. Before she could open her mouth, Xian Jian suddenly turned around and shouted, "Old Li, save her now!" Following that, Old Li, who had been listening to his orders, quickly walked over. Jiang Ruolan''s sharp eyes discovered that Commander Li was the thirty-year old young officer who had almost brought her to the Xian Residence before. Commander Li quickly took off his jacket and jumped into the pond. In less than a minute, Cui Liuxian, who was covered in blood, was successfully saved. Xian Jian looked coldly at the pale-faced Jiang Ruolan as if he couldn''t be bothered to reprimand her. Then, he carried Cui Liuxian, who fainted inside the house quickly. Although Old Li was not as cold as Xian Jian''s, he still didn''t have a pleasant expression on his face. He was looking at her as if he was looking at a wicked woman whose heart was like a scorpion''s. He frowned and said, "Try your best to beg the heavens to protect Miss Cui. If there is anything wrong with her, just wait for the Old Man to kill you himself." With that, Old Li shook the water off his body and quickly walked inside. Jiang Ruolan turned around in shock. She just felt a lump in her chest. She didn''t realize that another figure had gotten out of the car. The figure immediately followed Old Li. It was unknown when the Old Man Xian and Xian Zihao went downstairs. Xian Jian shouted for the doctor to come immediately. The Old Man looked at Cui Liuxian whose face was covered in blood and asked in a trembling voice, "What happened to Liuxian? Why is her face covered in blood? Liuxian, don''t scare grandpa." Xian Zihao was only stunned for a moment before he looked at the silent Jiang Ruolan who had entered the living room. When he caught sight of the necklace and ring in her hand, he frowned slightly. "What''s going on?" He asked coldly. His gaze turned towards Cui Liuxian, who was slowly opening her eyes in Xian Jian''s arms. Zhan An, a few servants, and Nanny Cheng hurriedly went over to get a hot towel. "Come, come, come. Quickly help Liuxian clean up!" Cui Liuxian opened her eyes in a daze. Her forehead was already dripping blood, and her face was weak and pale. She said in a weak and hoarse voice, "Zihao...My ring." In the blink of an eye, everyone in the room looked in the direction pointed by Cui Liuxian with her hand. In Jiang Ruolan''s hands were necklaces and rings that she (Cui Liuxian) had always valued. "Let... Let her return it to me.." "Don''t take it away... My ring " Tears rolled down Cui Liuxian''s face. The wound on her forehead as a result of being hit by a sharp stone was still bleeding. Her face was pale and she trembled in Xian Jian''s arms. "Don''t let her take it...Bring it back to ...me." "Damn it!" Old Man Xian suddenly dropped the stick to the ground. He no longer looked at Jiang Ruolan and hurriedly said, "Hurry and bring Liuxian upstairs.. By the time the doctor arrives, it will be too late! Help her stop the bleeding first! I only have this one treasure! I can''t let anything happen to her!" Everyone who was still in a daze started to move as soon as the Old Man finished his sentence. Nanny Cheng with another servant, rushed forward and carried Cui Liuxian who had passed out again, up the stairs in a hurry. Xian Jian''s hands were free and he quickly slapped Jiang Ruolan''s face. *Pah!* Five bright red hints immediately appeared on Jiang Ruolan''s face. She stood there stiffly without moving. She looked at the furious Xian Jian without a trace of emotion in her eyes. "Aiya! Jian! How can you hit her! " Zhan An cried in shock and ran towards her. She held Jiang Ruolan''s arm with one hand and asked anxiously, "Ruolan, what''s going on? Is what Liuxian said is true?" "Why are you still asking? I saw this woman steal the Liuxian''s ring and pushed her into the pool with my own eyes!" Xian Jian shouted. "This woman really has the most venomous heart. Jiang Ruolan, forget about my Xian Family, I''ve never agreed with your marriage. From now on, don''t even think about stepping your foot into my Xian Family''s gate for the rest of your life! Get out! Scram!" Jiang Ruolan tightly held the necklace in her hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. She just stared at Xian Jian. Jiang Guanyu once said that as long as she obediently stayed in the Jiang Family and did not cause trouble, nothing will happen to her. She should not think of being treated equally with Jiang Bingqing. Having him as her father was a virtue for her. In the blink of an eye, a few years passed. She did not think that she would suffer the same fate in Xian''s household. Her nails dug into her palms. She couldn''t glare at Xian Jian. ? Chapter 88 - Confrontation III Since he was not her father, she had no right or reason to rebuke at him. Thus, Jiang Ruolan calmly lowered her bloodshot eyes and spoke in a hoarse voice, "I didn''t push her, nor did I steal something from her. Whether you believe it or not, I don''t care." With that, she pushed the necklace into Zhan An''s hand. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath as she forced herself to remain rational. She quickly turned around to leave the house that she felt was like hell. "Scram! Scram far away! Our Xian Family does not welcome such a vicious woman like you!" Xian Jian cursed angrily. "Xian Jian!" Although Zhan An didn''t stop Jiang Ruolan, she still felt her husband was too much. The old man had long rushed upstairs with Cui Liuxian. Xian Zihao just stood there, looking at Jiang Ruolan''s red eyes. He wanted to hear an explanation from her. Just as she walked out the door, he finally frowned and shouted in a low voice, "Wait." Jiang Ruolan acting as if she didn''t hear him and walked out mechanically step by step. The coldness in Xian Zihao''s eyes gradually increased as he lifted his feet and walked towards her. "Zihao, stop right there!" Seeing that he dared to keep the woman, Xian Jian shouted and glared at him. Xian Zihao only paused for a moment before looking at Xian Jian who was about to explode, "This matter has yet to be proven. Your slap not only hit your daughter-in-law but also my face!! Just based on Cui Liuxian''s words alone, you convicted Ruolan. Which family''s law does this belong to?" "You!" Xian Jian roared in anger. Xian Zihao had already turned around and walked out, "Jiang Ruolan, stop right there!" Jiang Ruolan was lost in her own thoughts. She hadn''t heard the voices behind her. Suddenly, she was stopped by someone. She staggered and quickly stabilized her body. She slowly turned her head and looked doubtfully at Xian Zihao, who had a little bit of coldness in his eyes. Why was his expression so cold? Was it because he also believes in Cui Liuxian''s words? The anger and humiliation from his father and Old Man Xian were not enough. Did he also want to give her another slap? Jiang Ruolan smirked as she hid her sadness. "If you don''t believe me, I can accept it. I accepted this slap from your father because he is an elder. But Xian Zihao, before we know the truth, I hope you can at least give this nominal wife of yours some dignity." Xian Zihao just looked at her and pursed his lips in silence. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. "Since you are my husband, can you turn off your car identification system and lend me your car keys? This place is too far away from the city and if I wanted to walk back, I''m afraid it would be impossible. You want me to leave too right?" Seeing that Xian Zihao was doing nothing, Jiang Ruolan smiled helplessly. She forcefully pulled her wrist away from his grip and walked briskly. She had only taken a few steps before her wrist was pulled back with a slight tug. She looked back to face his cold face. "Since you didn''t do it, what''s the point of leaving?" His voice was neither loud nor low, but it was like a drop of sweet spring water that had long since seeped into her heart and numbed it. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. The anger in her eyes gradually faded as she looked at him stiffly. "You Believe in me?" She stared at his eyes with disbelief. "I do." Xian Zihao let go of her wrist and caressed her red and swollen face. The wrinkles on his forehead and the coldness in his eyes were clearly not due to her. His slender but warm fingers caressed her face gently. Jiang Ruolan hissed in pain. "Dad was angry and he was an impatient person. Even mom couldn''t stand his temper, so let''s talk about it after Cui Liuxian woke up." "You will blame me when she wakes up?" Xian Zihao ignored her words. He immediately turned around and walked back to the door, while saying indifferently, "You do not need to leave, even if you want to leave, I will accompany you. Jiang Ruolan, we''re husband and wife, understand?" She did. She did believe him. Because they were husband and wife. Even in her dream, she never thought that Xian Zihao would believe her. In fact, she had long predicted that Cui Liuxian might cause problems so that she would not have a place in the Xian Family. Otherwise, why would Cui Liuxian drag her to the pool? Jiang Ruolan knew that no matter how she explained, no one would believe her. That''s why she didn''t want to waste her breath and make herself look even more shameful. What''s the use of explaining everything when no one believes you. However, what she didn''t expect was Xian Zihao''s trust on her. Realizing there was no movement from her, Xian Zihao, who was about to enter the house, glanced at her and said, "Come with me." Although she wasn''t very willing, but Jiang Ruolan touched her face and showed her grievance. She imitated Cui Liuxian''s gentle voice and said, "Brother Zihao, my face hurts a lot. I was accused of stealing your adopted sister''s engagement ring and then my face was slapped too." The latter''s face immediately turned black. Xian Zihao grabbed her hand and pulled her into the house. Jiang Ruolan noticed a young woman dressed very fashionable standing in front of the door with her arms crossed and gave her (Jiang Ruolan) a faint smile. The smile in Jiang Ruolan''''s eyes faded as she heard Xian Zihao said, "Guiying, stay here with your sister-in-law. I''ll go take a look." The young woman standing in front of the door nodded in agreement. Her gaze once again landed on Jiang Ruolan''s face, causing her to feel a little anxious. The person in front of her was Xian Zihao''s sister, Xian Guiying? That Xian Guiying, who had been helping him manage the Xian''s Enterprise all these years? By this time, Xian Jian and Zhan An were no longer in the living room. They should have gone to check on Cui Liuxian''s condition. Xian Zihao went upstairs and left Jiang Ruolan with his sister. Wasn''t Xian Guiying, the granddaughter of Old Man Xian? Why did she take so long to return to Xian Residence? "Why are you standing there? Come in and sit down. I''m not my father, I won''t hit you." Xian Guiying expressionlessly walked to the middle of the living room to sit. Her wavy chestnut curly hair hanging down behind her. She was dressed in the latest and most fashionable casual female attire and was dressed in dark style clothes. Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect Xian Zihao''''s sister to be such a cold beauty. She was stunned for a moment, then returned to her senses and walked inside. She sat in the sandalwood chair across from her and watched as Xian Guiying took the fruit plate on the tea table and inserted the pineapple slices into her mouth one by one with a toothpick. As she ate, she raised his head to look at her (Jiang Ruolan). "Such a change in fortune, I am far away from this family. Now, there is another person in this family who will be the place to vent their anger. Today, Cui Liuxian was playing the part where she lost her life. No one can blame my dad for trusting her so much. Who would risk their life on something like this? " Xian Guiying''s smile was rather cold. Jiang Ruolan was surprised. "You saw it too, right?" Xian Guiying took a tissue and wiped her hand. She was looking at the confused Jiang Ruolan. "I grew up in a situation like this. I was obviously a person with a Xian surname, but I, the Second Miss of the Xian Family, always bullied the adopted daughter." "The adopted daughter became a precious daughter of the Xian Family. No one was as obedient as her. No one was as pitiful as her. No one was worthy of the old man''s love other than her." Xian Guiying''s voice was neither warm nor cold. There was no sour tone in her voice. She was very calm as if she was narrating a story. She would rather live in Boston to help her brother manage his business than return to the Xian Family. Jiang Ruolan could tell that this Xian Guiying was a very strong woman. She vaguely remembered hearing that Xian Guiying was twenty-six years old, and when she went to Boston, she hadn''t graduated from university. If her guess was correct, it should be Xian Zihao, who arranged Xian Guiying to follow him back to Boston. The scene at the pool earlier was also clearly seen by Xian Jian and Xian Guiying who were both sitting in the car. Both of them could clearly see the situation from the same angle. People were always like this, they only believed what they were willing to believe. Therefore, Xian Jian believed in Cui Liuxian. Although Xian Guiying didn''t seem to like Jiang Ruolan''s sudden appearance, she still believed her. Chapter 89 - Confrontation IV Not long after, the doctor rushed over and hurried upstairs under the guidance of a servant.Half an hour later, Zhan An, accompanied by Nanny Cheng, went downstairs. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly stood up and looked at Zhan An with a helpless look in her eyes. "Mom." Zhan An''s benevolent gaze fell on her and she smiled. She walked over and said, "Good child, tell mom what happened?" "Mom, don''t you know that Cui Liuxian? I was kicked out of this house because of her. Now, she changed her targets, she also wants to drive sister-in-law away!" Without waiting for Jiang Ruolan to speak, Xian Guiying said this in an indifferent tone. Zhan An looked at Xian Guiying in astonishment. "Guiying? I heard from your father that you all saw how Cui Liuxian fell into the pool, right?" Xian Guiying sat on the bench with her arms crossed. She looked at her mother, who was looking at her with a serious expression. She knew that her mother wanted to hear the truth from her. Xian Guiying laughed coldly, "So what if I saw it? So what if it''s not the sister-in-law who was pushing her? All we can do here is trust my sister-in-law. You alone know, even if dad and grandpa knew the truth, they still would not believe that Cui Liuxian would frame sister-in-law!" Jiang Ruolan stood on the spot and didn''t say anything. Zhan An looked at her and after a while, she nodded, "I understand." She did not go to comfort her, nor did she say another word. Her usually childish and naughty nature eventually disappeared like a mist. Everyone had their own opinion, including Zhan An. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything else. She picked up the plate of fruit again and ate its contents. From time to time, she would glance at the expressionless Jiang Ruolan. Her eyes didn''t have any warmth. After about half an hour, the doctor came down, followed by Xian Jian. "You have to pay attention to Miss Cui''s mood recently. I just saw that her pupils are unstable. It''s due to psychological pressure. Try your best to not let her suffer any kind of shock." The doctor said as he walked, "Also, don''t let her forehead get wet for a week. The wound on her forehead isn''t very deep, and it doesn''t hurt her bones, but A two to three centimeters long scar may be left on her forehead for the time being. If Miss Cui cares about it in the future, you can go to the plastic surgery hospital to remove the scar after she completely recovers." "Alright, alright. As long as Liuxian''s life isn''t in danger, everything will be fine." Xian Jian nodded and turned his head to look at Old Li. Old Li knew what he meant, so he nodded and sent the doctor away. All of a sudden, only expressionless Jiang Ruolan, Xian Jian, who had a cold expression and Xian Guiying, who was eating fruits one bite at a time, were left in the living room. "Luckily, nothing bad happened to Liuxian. Otherwise, my Xian Family would have you, a vicious woman, pay with your life!" Xian Jian looked at Jiang Ruolan coldly with disgust in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and looked at the cold look in Xian Jian''s eyes. "Mr. Xian, you sound so sure. Are you sure you saw what exactly happened? Have you seen everything clearly?" Xian Jian was expressionless: "What do you mean? I saw you push Cui Liuxian with my own eyes." "What else is there to say to her? Immediately get someone to send her away! Send a car to take her back to the city. Our Xian Family does not welcome this kind of woman! " Old Man Xian''s old but vigorous voice sounded from the second floor. "Let Commander Li send her away! Immediately!" "Tsk, tsk. No matter what, she''s still my sister-in-law. I''m really not sure if grandpa and dad know who the real Xian Family member is!" Xian Guiying stood up and walked towards Jiang Ruolan in high heels. She grabbed her (Jiang Ruolan) arm and said, "My brother wanted me to stay with you, He wanted me to watch you and do not let you leave. Since grandfather and dad still haven''t figured out the truth, I don''t think you should leave. Come to my room, let''s go." With that, Xian Guiying dragged Jiang Ruolan upstairs. Old Man Xian suddenly blocked the stairs with the cane in his hand and stared at Xian Guiying in anger. "Little Ying, you want to piss me off, don''t you?" Xian Guiying could sense that Jiang Ruolan was more or less resistant to the idea. She knew that Jiang Ruolan would leave to avoid this matter from getting worse. She looked back at her. "If you didn''t go upstairs now, my brother will definitely be pestered by Cui Liuxian. She wouldn''t let him see you! You two are already married. Do you want to hand over your man to someone else?" "What are you saying!? I''m the one who asked Zihao to accompany Liuxian! Stop bullying that kid!" Old Master Xian glared angrily at Xian Guiying. "Yes, yes, yes, my elders always doted and believed in that pitiful little girl surnamed Cui. They won''t believe in their granddaughter and granddaughter-in-law. There is no one else more important in this world other than Cui Liuxian!" "Grandpa, I knew that you wanted to chase away and embarrass my sister-in-law just because of Cui Liuxian. Isn''t this a bit too much?" Xian Guiying held her head high. She looked at the old man''s cane without hesitation. "You''ve been behaving like this for years. You always accuse without knowing the truth! So what''s wrong with me protecting my sister-in-law? In any case, the person who I protected and has a legitimate relationship with my brother. What does Cui Liuxian count for?!" "You!" Old Man Xian''s hand, which was holding the cane, gradually trembled. "Guiying! Why are you talking to your grandfather like that?" Xian Jian suddenly shouted. Xian Guiying snorted. She ignored the voice behind her and held Jian Ruolan''s hand tightly. "You think I wanted to stay here? If it wasn''t for mom saying that I haven''t been back in so many years and wanted me to meet my sister-in-law, I wouldn''t have even bothered to come back and see the both of you!" "Grandfather, I am your granddaughter, not one of the soldiers you served when you were young! What kind of ability do you have to accuse people without investigating the truth? You''ve already retired for so many years! Huh! Old habits don''t change, do they? My brother might bear with all of you, but not me!" After saying that, Xian Guiying pulled Jiang Ruolan down the stairs, "If I don''t go back to my room, then I have nowhere else to go? There are so many houses in the Xian Residence, if worse comes to worst, I''ll stay in the guest room with my sister-in-law!" With that, Xian Guiying dragged Jiang Ruolan out of the house. "Guiying! Stop right there! " Xian Jian took a step forward. However, Xian Guiying acted as if she did not hear him and walked faster. Jiang Ruolan, who had been forcefully dragged along, had a stunned look on her face as she looked at Xian Guiying, whose hair had been messed up by the wind. "It''s not easy for you to go home. To help me, you had a falling out with your family. Is it worth it?" Xian Guiying''s footsteps stopped. She turned and glanced at Jiang Ruolan, then released her hand. She carelessly strokes her hair, "To be honest, I really don''t need to help you. But I like people that my grandfather and my father don''t like! I like people who can threaten Cui Liuxian!" She suddenly laughed coldly and leaned against a bamboo tree, squinting her beautiful black eyes, "My brother''s heart has died once. I once despaired that he would accept his fate and marry Cui Liuxian under the insistence of my family. This is the last thing I want to see." "As for your appearance, though a little sudden, I do not need to help you from the beginning. Just now, you clearly did not explain too much, but my brother said he believed you. I think that''s why Cui Liuxian would rather risk her life to break you up. She can see that you are threatening her position in my brother''s heart and I am very happy to see that happen." Xian Guiying suddenly took out a small box of cigarettes from her pocket, lit one, and offered her another. Jiang Ruolan waved her hand. "I''m not used to smoking." Xian Guiying shrugged and did not force her. Leaning against the bamboo, she lightly smoked the thin cigarette. The thin smoke surrounding her face as she tilted her head and chuckled softly. "It would be even better if my brother fell in love with you. At that time, Cui Liuxian would probably really go crazy." Chapter 90 - The Woman Who Killed My Brother’s Heart Listening to Xian Guiying''s indifferent and cold tone, it was not difficult for Jiang Ruolan to tell how much she hated Cui Liuxian. Now that she thought about it, it made sense. Her father and grandfather had transferred all their love to their adopted child, but this was fine. Cui Liuxian who was pretending to be weak but full of scheme had forced the granddaughter to run away from home and the most infuriating thing was her father and grandfather rather believed the adopted daughter rather than the granddaughter. It can be seen that the method Cui Liuxian used against Xian Guiying in the past was no less than the method she had used against her today. Jiang Ruolan, Jiang Bingqing, Cui Liuxian and Xian Guiying, these four of them seemed to have the same fate, yet their paths were so different. On the grounds of what had happened to Cui Liuxian, dinner was delayed. To fill the time, Xian Guiying took Jiang Ruolan to another two-storey building in the backyard of the villa. It was around 11 pm at night, and Xian Zihao didn''t seem to have left Cui Liuxian''s room yet. It was not known whether he wholeheartedly took care of her or he was forced by Old Man Xian to stay there to accompany her. Jiang Ruolan should not have to worry about all this, but as she laid on the cold bed, she thought back about what had happened today. "Do you know why there are so many things in this little building?" Xian Guiying, who was lying next to her, suddenly turned around and talked to her. Jiang Ruolan looked at her through the moonlight. "Why?" "Because this is my brother and I''s secret base. Every time I suffered because of my father and grandfather, I hid here and stared blankly at the wall. I did not cry like Cui Liuxian, but I still felt sad. When I want to be alone, this is the place." "Although my brother never protected me like he protected Cui Liuxian, he would always come here and sit with me when I felt sad. He will sit by my side, silently accompanying me. My relationship with my brother is not like the relationship between other people''s siblings. I also knew that he protected Cui Liuxian because he really treated her as an outsider and I am his sister, so I have to take a step back." Xian Guiying said softly. Jiang Ruolan smiled understandingly before she suddenly said, "From your tone, it looks like you really admire your brother." "Admire?" Xian Guiying suddenly sneered, "Only a fool would admire and worship him. To outsiders, he looks like the lofty President Xian, the eldest grandson of the Xian Family, but in my eyes, he is just my brother, the one who always quietly lent his shoulders to me." Xian Guiying suddenly got up. She switched on the light, got off the bed and rummaged through a small cabinet beside the bed. As she did so, she said, "Actually, this is my room. I keep many of my treasured items here." She took out an album from the cabinet and jumped onto the bed. She handed the album to Jiang Ruolan and said, "Take a look. This is my brother''s most valuable photo album since he was young." Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect Xian Guiying, who had been treating her coldly, to be so childish after getting to know her a while ago. She smiled as she took the photo album and carefully flipped through it. Jiang Ruolan giggled when she saw Xian Zihao, who was about three years old, glaring at a photo while standing in the grass with a gun that was much taller than him. It actually looked like a real gun! It seems like Old Man Xian really did work hard to nurture him. Jiang Ruolan only looked at the photo album in her hands without speaking, but in her heart, she was finally able to believe what Qin Gengxin had told her that night before. With the strong upbringing of his father and grandfather, it was no wonder that Xian Zihao''s skills were so good. Xian Zihao didn''t seem to like taking pictures. A large number of them were taken secretly by Xian Guiying, with many different angles and most of his expressions in these pictures were calm. Until Jiang Ruolan flipped the last picture. It was a picture of Xian Zihao with a woman. In the photo, Xian Zihao looked in his early twenties, with clean short hair and a soft smile that slowly overflows on his young, handsome face. The woman leaned against him and held his hand. She was not as pretty as Cui Liuxian, but she had a pleasant, sweet smile on her face. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but stop her hand on the photo. "Her name is Zhou Shufen, a woman who killed my brother''s heart." Xian Guiying said lightly when she saw Jiang Ruolan''s gaze was fixed on the photo, Zhou Shufen? What a nice name... Was she the woman Xian Zihao had once loved? Seeing the doubt in Jiang Ruolan'' eyes, Xian Guiying tilted her head and smiled, "It''s been more than five years. I don''t want to say too much. Don''t mention this to my brother." Jiang Ruolan smiled calmly and closed the photo album in her hands. "Alright, I won''t say anything." They both smiled at each other. Xian Guiying pulled a blanket over them and turned her head to looked at the moonlight outside the window. She seemed to have something on her mind, she suddenly became silent. Jiang Ruolan laid down and turned her head to look at Xian Guiying''s side profile. She thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Guiying, does Xian Family only have two grandchildren? Only you and Xian Zihao?" "Cui Liuxian doesn''t count?" "I''m not talking about her. I''m talking about the Xian Family''s grandchildren." Xian Guiying stared at Jiang Ruolan in shock. After a long time, her eyes sparkled as she asked, "Do you know something?" Hearing Xian Guiying''s words, Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat. Her thoughts flashed to Jiang Yijun''s god-like face. After seeing Xian Jian today, she found out that Yijun was very similar to him. Jiang Yijun was actually adopted by her mother in an orphanage, that''s why she suddenly thought of this possibility. In the end, Xian Guiying''s answer made Jiang Ruolan felt more nervous. "No, I''m just curious, just asking." She answered woodenly. Xian Guiying looked at her doubtfully. In the end, she didn''t ask any further questions. Maybe it was just a coincidence, perhaps she was overthinking it Jiang Ruolan secretly clenched her fist. **** The next morning. Jiang Ruolan woke up at 6 am. When she woke up, she found that Xian Guiying was no longer by her side. She could barely hear the sound of water splashing in the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan sat on the bed and heard a noise in the bathroom. She looked at the tightly closed door with confusion. She got out of bed and walked towards the bathroom. Xian Guiying''s face was very pale and she looked lifeless. She was vomiting uncomfortably, but she seemed to be unable to spit out anything. Only a small amount of yellow liquid flowed out from her mouth. As soon as the door was opened, Xian Guiying jerked her head and saw Jiang Ruolan looking at her with concern, then at the faucet. She frowned, "Guiying?" Xian Guiying paused for a moment. Her eyes were slightly red from retching. She lowered her head and washed her face with cold water. After that, she rinsed her mouth and slowly stood up. She faced Jiang Ruolan''s doubtful gaze with an expressionless face. "No matter what you guess, don''t tell anyone." Xian Guiying opened the door a little wider and walked out. Jiang Ruolan immediately stared at her slender figure in astonishment. She felt suspicious and seemed to know something but she did not want to say it without proof. Xian Guiying put on a dark curly-coloured calfskin jacket and smoothed her hair. She glanced back at Jiang Ruolan before saying, "Let''s go eat breakfast." As she spoke, she opened the door as if nothing had happened and walked out of the room. Although Jiang Ruolan and Xian Guiying became closer to each other after one night, they still have not reached the point where they can interfere with each other''s privacy. The scenery of fresh green bamboo around Xian Residence in the early morning was beautiful. They both walked through the stone corridors and returned to the front yard. "Second Miss, Young Madam, I was just about to call you for breakfast!!" Nanny Cheng walked over to them with a smile. "Come in quickly." Xian Guiying said nothing, just glancing at Jiang Ruolan, who was smiling at Nanny Cheng. Jiang Ruolan caught her eye and read the meaning in her eyes. Xian Guiying wanted her to conceal the pregnancy. Jiang Ruolan had never thought of herself as a good person, but she was certain that she was not a gossipy woman. Since Xian Guiying didn''t want her family to know, then she must hide this secret. She nodded her head in understanding. Old Man Xian was sitting at the head of the table, his eyes fixed on the two girls who entered through the door with a faint glance. When he saw Xian Guiying''s soft expression, he seemed helpless and angry, but when he saw Jiang Ruolan, he snorted coldly. Old Man Xian closed his eyes, obviously intending to not see her. Chapter 91 - Do You Want To Stay? "Enough of your willfulness? I thought you wouldn''t even want to come over for breakfast!" Xian Jian, who was sitting on the side, looked at Xian Guiying with an indifferent expression. "It doesn''t matter if I''m hungry. I can''t let my sister-in-law be hungry, right, sister-in-law?" Xian Guiying mocked and turned to Jiang Ruolan with a raised eyebrow. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Jian and Old Man Xian. After a moment of hesitation, she suppressed the unwillingness in her heart and whispered, "Dad Grandpa... Good morning." Old Man Xian suddenly turned his head like a sulking child. Xian Jian initially frowned because of her "dad", but for some reason, he didn''t react, he just looked at her coldly. Could it be that Xian Zihao had talked about something with them last night? Otherwise, with Xian Jian''s temper, he would drive her away in a rage the moment he saw her but this morning, he just stared at her coldly. "If you want to shout ''Dad'', then shout it. You won''t be able to do so for long anyway." Xian Jian grunted. Jiang Ruolan looked at him in surprise, not understanding the meaning behind his words. Could it be that Xian Zihao had agreed to a divorce? She looked at Old Man Xian, who didn''t even want to look at her, and Xian Jian, who had a cold and malicious expression. "Xian Jian!" You just can''t keep your temper! We are family, can''t you speak properly?! Zhan An walked down the stairs and stared at him unhappily. "You already know it''s not Ruolan''s fault but why are you still so overbearing!" "I believe in what I saw with my eyes! I don''t believe in her explanation." Xian Jian sneered. "I watched Cui Liuxian grow up with my father, and I even knew her personality better." "Tch ..." Xian Guiying suddenly snorted and deliberately pulled Jiang Ruolan sitting in front of Xian Jian and the old man. Xian Jian glared at her. Xian Guiying shrugged in disapproval and turned to the old man. "Grandpa, do you really dislike my sister-in-law? Why do you not like her? Did you not like her because of what happened to Cui Liuxian? Just like when I was young, even Cui Liuxian''s dress was not cut by me, but when she said it was me, you all decided it was me! That I was bullying her! For the same reason, today you wanted to use this method to hurt my sister-in-law!" Old Man Xian suddenly opened his eyes. He did not look at Xian Guiying. Instead, he looked at Jiang Ruolan with an indifferent expression. Jiang Ruolan was forcibly pulled over to sit there by Xian Guiying. Being looked at like this by the old man, she couldn''t help but feel a little scared and wanted to fight free from Xian Guiying''s grip. The old man''s face didn''t look too good, but he suppressed his anger in the end and said unhappily, "Why are you making such a ruckus in the early morning? Let''s eat first!" Nanny Cheng and the others quickly served their breakfast. Zhan An who was sitting next to Xian Jian looked very restless. She was hesitated to speak. She looked at Jiang Ruolan who didn''t touch the chopsticks, and then looked at the others. Suddenly the old man placed the bowl heavily on the table. This sound caused everyone to freeze on the spot. Jiang Ruolan looked at Old Man Xian in confusion, then saw the struggle in Zhan An''s eyes. Only then did she realized that Xian Zihao had not appeared since he went to see Cui Liuxian last night. "Dad, Zihao hadn''t eaten since last night, you just locked him in Liuxian''s room like that, that''s really ..." Zhan An sighed. "Hunger won''t kill him if he didn''t eat for a day!" Old Man Xian said calmly, "Let him stay in Liuxian''s room. If not, when will he reflect on his mistake? If he is willing to divorce this woman, then release him." "Dad!" Zhan An''s heart ached for her son, and her voice rose slightly. "You locked my brother in Cui Liuxian''s room?" Xian Guiying looked at the old man in shock. The old man raised his eyebrow, "What? What was wrong with asking him to stay with Liuxian? She should be my grandson''s wife! What''s wrong with keeping them together?" Xian Guiying took a deep breath. She was so angry that she wanted to flip the table. Gritting her teeth, she stood up and turned to go upstairs. "Guiying! Stop right there!" "Little Ying!" "Guiying!" "Guiying, don''t go up. Quickly stop!" Zhan An quickly got up and tried to stop her. "Let me go!" Xian Guiying shook her hand vigorously. "Little Ying!" "Let go! Let me go... Mom, let go!" "You " "Enough!" Shockingly, a cold voice was heard from the second floor. Xian Zihao stood there expressionless. His voice contained a hint of malice as he watched the farce downstairs with an unfathomable expression. The hall became so quiet that people could hear a pin drop. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan had seen such a strong killing intent from him that it almost went down to the bone. Xian Zihao slowly walked down the stairs. His dark eyes seemed to want to kill people. He looked at Xian Guiying, who was about to climb the stairs. His thin lips slightly moved. "Go back, sit down." Xian Guiying stared at him blankly. She bit her lips, wanting to say something, but she didn''t. She obediently turned around and walked back to Jiang Ruolan''s side, sitting beside her. Xian Zihao walked straight towards Jiang Ruolan and his gaze never left her. He looked at her for a long time before extending his hand. Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at his hand. Xian Guiying, who was sitting beside her, suddenly grabbed her hand and placed it in Xian Zihao'' hand. Suddenly Xian Zihao pulled her into his warm embrace. Before she could get back on her feet, Xian Zihao stretched out his arms and encircled her waist. She stared at his face just a few inches from her in astonishment. "Cui Liuxian is already awake. She needs to grow up and matured, but the price for her growth shouldn''t be something that Ruolan and I have to bear." He was covered in a layer of frost, but there was a trace of a smile on his face that had yet to reach his eyes. He was no longer the usually warm Xian Zihao. "Zihao, you''ve made up your mind to get together with this woman to make grandpa angry, right?" Old Man Xin wasn''t as angry as he thought. Instead, he looked at Jiang Ruolan coldly. "You know very well whether Ruolan was really wrong in this, grandpa." Xian Zihao''s voice was light and indifferent. "You can''t pamper Cui Liuxian anymore. She''s grown up and had to think what she''s doing was either right or wrong! She tried to hurt the innocent. I hope this thing won''t happen for a second time." "Zihao!" "I will not marry Cui Liuxian." Xian Zihao looked very calm. He lowered his hand from Jiang Ruolan''s waist. He suddenly took hold of her hand, interlaced their fingers in front of everyone and said in a bland voice, "Ruolan is my wife. She is, and always will be." Xian Zihao smiled vaguely when he saw his father and the old man about to explode in anger. "Do you want me to leave with my wife, or do you want to spend time with us during this Mid-Autumn Festival?" "Stinking brat, you dare to threaten your grandfather?" Old Man Xian was infuriated and suddenly glared at him. Xian Zihao''s smile turned slightly cold. "How could I dare to threaten you?" Even though Old Man Xian was angry, he could not bear to see his beloved grandson leave just like that. He immediately looked at them with hatred, then glanced at Jiang Ruolan who said nothing. "You stinking brat." Seeing that Old Man Xian had finally come to a compromise, Jiang Ruolan blinked in disbelief. She suddenly heard Xian Zihao said with a faint smile, "I will return the favour with my life. Grandpa, this is what you taught me." Although Xian Jian''s face didn''t look too good, but he knew what was playing in the old man''s mind. He looked at the old man and said, "Dad, don''t be angry. I will teach this child a good lesson later." "Hmph." Old Man Xian turned his head in annoyance and rolled his eyes at his grandson. "I will let you accompany me during this Mid-Autumn Festival. Don''t think that I will forget about Cui Liuxian''s matter." Xian Zihao, on the other hand, did not respond to the old man''s words. He looked at Jiang Ruolan. "Do you want to stay?" He had pointed the spear at her. Jiang Ruolan''s expression turned cold as she stared at him in astonishment. In an instant, she discovered that everyone''s gaze was on her alone. Why was Xian Zihao putting the decision to stay with them on her shoulders? Was he really letting her choose? As expected, Old Man Xian glanced at her unwillingly. Noticing the faint worry in Old Man Xian''s eyes, Jiang Rullan felt reassured and immediately understood Xian Zihao''s intention. She secretly smiled at him, then said with a magnanimous tone. "Since it''s the Mid-Autumn Festival, of course we''ll stay here with grandpa!" Chapter 92 - What Are You Doing? I Old Man Xian''s eyes finally had a hint of a smile, but it flashed across his face as he said with a straight face, "Since you all aren''t leaving, then sit down and accompany me to eat! Nanny Cheng, get someone to heat up the food!" "All right." Nanny Cheng''s eyes filled with joy. She loved this young lady whom she had only met once, and she always felt that this quiet and sensible child must be good. Nanny Cheng was very happy and quickly called some servants to take a plate of side dishes on the table to heat it up. Xian Zihao then told Jiang Ruolan to sit down first, then pulled up the chair closest to her and sat down. Jiang Ruolan secretly glanced at him and noticed there was fatigue in his eyes. Xian Zihao didn''t sleep much for two days, so she was afraid that his body had reached its limit. Sensing her worried gaze, Xian Zihao looked at her. "I''m fine." "Zihao, are you feeling unwell?" When everything finally calmed down, Zhan An overheard a conversation between Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan. She found that her son looked very pale. She couldn''t help but ask anxiously. Xian Zihao shook his head. His face was still a little pale, but he was smiling. "This may be because you were locked in Liuxian''s room last night and couldn''t sleep well." Zhan An sighed and turned to Jiang Ruolan, "Ruolan, accompany Zihao back to his room to rest after breakfast." "Mom, I will watched him rest." Jiang Ruolan nodded. No matter how unhappy Old Master Xian and Xian Jian were, they held back their anger and did not say anything to stop the mother-in-law from singing with her daughter-in-law. They barely finished their breakfast in peace. **** "How are you? If I remember correctly, you did not sleep for two days." Jiang Ruolan followed Xian Zihao to his room on the third floor. Xian Zihao stopped and looked back at her indifferently. "How do you know I haven''t slept for two days?" "I " Jiang Ruolan licked her dry lips. "I passed by the river bay bridge the night before yesterday and saw quite a few police cars along with your car parked at the head of the bridge. Something bad must have happened there right? You returned to Greenville Residence early yesterday morning, so you must not sleep. " Xian Zihao did not answer her question and went straight to the bathroom. When he came out of the bathroom, he saw that Jiang Ruolan had made the bed. At the same time, he saw her holding a glass of warm milk in her hand. Jiang Ruolan handed him a glass of milk and said, "Well, since you haven''t slept for two days, you should drink milk first before you go to bed." Xian Zihao didn''t take the glass. He just looked at her and said meaningfully, "You really act like an obedient wife." Jiang Ruolan was speechless. She frowned. "Stop being sentimental. I see that you didn''t sleep for two days, so I let Nanny Cheng heat a glass of milk for you while you were taking a shower." "Am I being sentimental?" Suddenly Xian Zihao smiled and saw the embarrassment in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes. "When you asked Nanny Cheng to heat the milk, she didn''t tell you that I never drank milk?" "Huh?" She was surprised. "Huh what? I don''t drink it " He looked at her indifferently, then turned around and walked to the edge of the bed. He immediately laid down on the bed, closed his eyes, and said in a low voice, "Lock the door." "Why lock the door?" Xian Zihao frowned and sighed without opening his eyes. "Do you wish the old man realized that he had been played and hit us with his cane?" Jiang Ruolan immediately felt a chill run down her spine. She quickly walked to the door and locked it. Xian Zihao was lying on the bed. When he heard the sound of the door being locked, his lips was slightly curled up. Seeing that he was going to fall asleep like this, Jiang Ruolan frowned and walked over to pull the blanket over him. Xian Zihao didn''t resist it. Suddenly, his eyebrows furrowed. "You didn''t take a shower last night?" "Mm ...Guiying took me to a small building in the back where the water heater was broken and there was no hot water." Jiang Ruolan replied while looking at the glass of milk on the bedside table. She was considering whether to drink it or not. It would be too wasteful to leave it like this. While she was thinking, Xian Zihao frowned and said, "Jiang Ruolan, go take a shower." "I don''t want to take a shower." Xian Zihao finally opened his eyes. "Take a shower or not?" "Don''t want to." She had long sworn that every time she was alone with Xian Zihao, she would always stink. "Don''t want to take a shower?" He suddenly got up and said, "All right, I''ll help you take a shower." Jiang Ruolan immediately took a step back. Seeing that she was frightened, Xian Zihao stopped moving and smiled. "A hot shower can dispel the cold. You still have a fever." She froze. Xian Zihao lay back down. He closed his eyes and said, "I don''t want to get infected." Jiang Ruolan almost spurted a mouthful of blood on his face. She couldn''t help but glare at his closed eyes again and again. After thinking that he wouldn''t do anything to her, she obediently entered the bathroom. **** In the bathroom, there were only a bathrobe and a towel. The bathrobe was worn by Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the clothes that had just been soaked in water, then looked at the towel. After a while, she finally managed to wrap her body with it and when she looked in the mirror again, besides her shoulders and calves, everything else was wrapped tightly, so she sighed in relief. Xian Zihao seemed to be asleep, so she quietly tiptoed on the soft carpet and walked step by step towards the bed. When she lowered her head, she saw that his usually distant and cold face had become warm and gentle due to sleep. A trace of a smile could not help but appear in her eyes. When she turned around, she suddenly saw that the glass on the bedside table was empty. Jiang Ruolan almost laughed out loud. She raised her hand to cover her mouth and proudly looking at Xian Zihao''s closed eyes. "Didn''t you say you would not drink it? So why did you drink it? What a liar." After saying that, she quietly bent down and secretly observed his sleeping face. This was the first time she had looked at Xian Zihao''s face more closely, without the presence of anyone else. Usually, whenever she looked at him, there was always an indescribable feeling of alienation. She always felt that this man was so far away from her, and yet at times, so close to her. Jiang Ruolan carefully looked at his handsome outline, his clear eyebrows, his tall and straight nose, and his thin, gentle lips. "Ruolan is my wife. She is now, and will be, in the future." His voice echoed in her ears. That faint voice didn''t have the slightest trace of anger, but it was as if he had reached a conclusion. A trace of confusion appeared in her eyes as she looked at this man with such high temperament that could make one''s hair stand on end. Would their marriage really last? The sensible plan from before had always been a stopgap plan. Even if he was righteous, even if he was loveless, he would keep his promise as her husband and would not do anything that would let her down. However, how far can he go in an unblessed marriage? Suddenly, the man she was watching opened his eyes. Jiang Ruolan was stunned and completely unable to recover. When she finally regained her senses and was about to retreat, her waist suddenly tightened as she was pulled into the soft bed. "What are you doing?!" Jiang Ruolan cried out in horror, her eyes staring straight at the layer of mist in Xian Zihao''s eyes. Her body was pressed tightly by him and she couldn''t move at all. Jiang Ruolan immediately frowned. "Are you pretending to sleep?!" Xian Zihao''s lips curved into a smile as his gaze swept across her flushed face. "No wonder Qin Gengxin gave you such a name. As expected, when your face reddened, it really did look unusually red." Jiang Ruolan''s stiffened as she looked sharply at the man who was pressing her. She looked down at him condescendingly. "You " "You''re blushing " Xian Zihao''s dark eyes narrowed as he looked at the awkwardness in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes with a smile that was not a smile. "Was it because you were caught peeking at me, or because " Before he finished his sentence, he gently pulled up the towel that was already slightly loose on her body. As if by accident, his hand suddenly touched her bare leg, and his palm gradually moved upwards. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ruolan''s body stiffened. Xian Zihao''s hand was touching her buttocks, lifted her and pressed her lower body tightly against his. Chapter 93 - What Are You Doing? II She sucked in a breath, her eyes wide open as she looked up at the thick fog in his eyes. Xian Zihao''s hands gradually moved upwards, his eyes already dark. He immediately pulled the towel away from her body. "Don''t do that!" Jiang Ruolan struggled. He easily suppressed her body. "Why not?" "I... I''m not ready " "I''ve given you more than two months, how long do you want me to wait? Hmm?" As he spoke, he bent his head down and placed his head beside her ear. His quiet voice was louder than when they were in the small bedroom at the Greenville Residence that night. "Stop!" Jiang Ruolan cried out. She curled up and twisted her body to free herself from him. "Jiang Ruolan!" Seeing that she was resisting too much, Xian Zihao became angry. He was afraid of hurting her; instead of forcing her, he pressed both her hands against her head instead. He lowered his head to look at her scared face. "We are married! Do you really think I am a Buddha? Do you wanted me to go out and find another woman to fulfill my desires?!" "I didn''t mean it that way, I just " "What are you just saying? Is it because you haven''t let go of Han Xuegang? Or is it because of Qin Gengxin?" Xian Zihao''s eyes became darkened. "No! I have nothing to do with Qin Gengxin!" Jiang Ruolan denied it hastily. "Then what is it?!" A trace of impatience finally appeared in his narrowed eyes. He bent his head down and was about to kiss her. "I " In fact, she didn''t know whether it was because she couldn''t forget Han Xuegang or not. Maybe hatred was inevitable, but how can her love for him for four years be forgotten so easily? She can pretend that she didn''t care, but the phone she always refused to throw away, the engagement party she always kept in her heart, and the pain in her heart, all tell her that the injury had not healed. Even if Han Xuegang hurts her, even if he really changes, this didn''t mean that her four-year relationship was meaningless to her. She needed time, she always needed time to forget him! Jiang Ruolan wanted to resist, but her hand was held tightly above her head. ''It is because you haven''t let go of Han Xuegang?'' Xian Zihao words echoed hollowly in her ears. She could not find any reason to reject him, but she was unwilling to do so. She turned her head and took advantage of the gap between their lips to shout, "Don''t you have someone in your heart that you can''t let go!? Not even in five years! I''m not a cold-blooded animal, how could I just forget! Is it fair that you do this to me -- " Xian Zihao suddenly froze. Jiang Ruolan raised her trembling head and stared at him, only to see that his dark eyes had turned cold and his entire body was as tight as steel. She was frightened and stared blankly at the maliciousness in his eyes. Her breathing had already become a bit heavier, but now she was holding her breath. "From the beginning, you warned me not to get too involved in drama! I know that we are married, and I know that I have to carry out my duties as your wife, but what right do you have to accuse me of not forgetting people of the past! Have you forgotten about her?!" "Who told you this?" Xian Zihao''s breathing was stable and his eyes returned to calm. However, he was so calm that it was scary and frightening. He was still suppressing her body and looked at her indifferently. Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth, then closed it again. Whether it was Qin Gengxin or Xian Guiying, she couldn''t drag them down with her. "I guessed." She took a deep breath, opened her eyes, and looked into his. Xian Zihao suddenly sneered. It was unknown whether he believed her or not. He suddenly stood up and didn''t even look at her once. He walked out of bed, opened the curtains, and walked towards the balcony through the slightly open French door. Jiang Ruolan got up slowly and wrapped a towel around her body again. She looked at Xian Zihao''s figure on the balcony. Now that she had regained her sanity, she scolded herself for poking at his sore spot. But on second thought, he was also poking at her scars, otherwise, why would she say that in a moment of despair. In the end, Jiang Ruolan still felt a bit guilty. She understood that Xian Zihao can actually use his strength against her but he did not. At the very least, he still respects her, while she Jiang Ruolan took his jacket and covered her bare shoulders with it. She walked to the French door, looking at his long, quiet back. "I''m sorry," she said. Xian Zihao''s movement paused, but he didn''t turn around and looked at her. "I am very sorry, and also thank you for being patient with me. Actually, I admit that I can''t completely oppose men like you, but any woman, as long as they face you, almost all will lose their reason, and I am not an exception. You are right, I always treat your courtesy to me as if it were a problem. Maybe you will hate me for that." "I talked too much." Jiang Ruolan bit her lip. "Actually, I just want to say that I''m sorry." Finally, Xian Zihao tilted his head and looked at her from the corner of his eye. "You''re not wrong." She looked at him in astonishment. "It''s my fault. I forgot about your current situation." He turned around, and his calm black eyes focused on her rather surprised eyes, "Cui Liuxian is injured, so mom should not be living in Greenville Residence anymore. You can return to your peaceful life as before, and you can continue to live the life you want to live." With that, he walked past her and left her sight through the slightly open door. Jiang Ruolan stood in place, staring blankly at the bamboo forest across the balcony. **** When Jiang Ruolan left the room, Zhan An quickly pulled her arm and said that she would take care of Cui Liuxian at home and for the time being could not go to Greenville Residence. Jiang Ruolan responded with a light smile and turned her head to look at Xian Guiying. On the way back to H City, Xian Zihao didn''t say a word for two hours. It wasn''t when he parked his car in front of her office, he glanced at her but said nothing. "Thanks for the ride." Jiang Ruolan said softly as she got out of the car. He nodded briefly, and as she got out of the car, the black Land Rover left without waiting for anything else. Jiang Ruolan watched as the car moved farther and farther out of sight. She suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in her heart, a strange feeling that made her panic. Especially when she recalled what Xian Zihao had said yesterday. He said that she could return to her own peace. What did that mean? **** Two days later, Jiang Ruolan suddenly heard that Han Xuegang''s engagement with Ling Fei''er was postponed due to an accident and the engagement was postponed until Sunday, five weeks later. Hearing the news of the delay in the engagement party, Jiang Ruolan did not react much. She could only breathe a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she hadn''t found anyone to accompany her to the engagement banquet. She still had at least five weeks to catch her breath. Five weeks should be enough time for her to straighten her thorns. Xian Zihao was right, he had really done it. Jiang Ruolan had indeed returned to her original life. He did not reappear for a week, as he did for two months after their marriage. This time, it seems more thorough. Because of the incident on Bedford Street, Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to call him to ask how he would handle this matter but she couldn''t get through to him even after dialing his private number a few times. Seeing Xiong Ruogang jumping up and down in anxiety, Jiang Ruolan felt helpless and could only give Secretary Du a call. "Hello, Secretary Du. I''m Fengyu Media''s Jiang Ruolan." "Miss Jiang?" Secretary Du''s voice sounded a little surprised. It was obvious that he didn''t expect her would call him. "Sorry to bother you, Secretary Du. I just want to ask about the incident with the old road on Bedford Street. I wonder how exactly your company and the Land Bureau intend to solve this problem? Are you still planning to demolish the houses?" "President Xian did not tell you? Hehe, Miss Jiang, you''re husband and wife, why don''t you ask him?" "I " Jiang Ruolan laughed awkwardly. "I can''t get through to him." Chapter 94 - You Deliberately Made My Life Difficult, Didnt You? "Oh, maybe it was because President Xian was on the plane when you called him." "He''s on a business trip?" "Yes, recently there have been some important meetings and projects in some big cities in Beijing that require President Xian''s presence. He also needs to attend some large-scale city construction exhibitions. He will not be able to return to H City until next month. As for the matter of the alleyway at the end of the Qing Dynasty, since President Xian didn''t tell you about it, then there might be a reason for that, so it''s not convenient for me to reveal it to you, Miss Jiang." Jiang Ruolan frowned, but she understood Secretary Du. As a CEO secretary, he had to follow instructions from the big boss, so she didn''t make it difficult. She said, "I understand your difficulties, so tell me, will the road be demolished?" Secretary Du hesitated for a moment and then said, "That will not happen in the near future. The CEO is trying his best to salvage the situation but this matter has been intervened by some parties, causing the situation to be more complicated. There are many implications I can not guarantee anything, but it will not happen in the short term." "How many parties are interfering? Which party?" "Miss Jiang, I''m sorry, but I can''t say more." "Oh, sorry " "It''s fine. Is there anything else?" "No, I''m sorry for bothering you, Secretary Du. Thank you." "You''re welcome. Goodbye." Jiang Ruolan put down her phone and sighed. She then returned to her office. "Sis Jiang, how is it? Can the houses on the street be left alone?" Xiong Ruogang hurriedly approached her. "Right now, there isn''t much that can be done, but since the murder case had already happened, tell your parents to get out first." Jiang Ruolan sighed. "I don''t know what''s going on here. Don''t worry, I will do my best to help you." "Alright, I''m just hoping for an opportunity. If it doesn''t work out, don''t bother yourself to help me. My parents have packed their things and will move out in the next two days." Jiang Ruolan nodded and didn''t say anything else. She returned to her desk and resumed her work. **** The next morning, she was suddenly called to the mailroom on the first floor of the company, saying that there was a delivery from her. Jiang Ruolan was confused. She hadn''t bought anything online recently, how could there be a package for her? When she went down to get it, she saw a small box. She picked it up and opened it after returning to her office. The box contained the latest version of a white Samsung phone. She picked up the phone and looked at it suspiciously. The battery was fully charged, and it was obvious it was not shipped immediately after purchase. She looked through it until she saw the only name in the phone book, Qin Gengxin. Jiang Ruolan sighed and immediately called that number. "Hmm? Finally, you know the first person you should call is me." Qin Gengxin''s voice sounded full of pride. "What do you mean? Who asked you to send me a cell phone? My phone is not completely broken, I asked someone to fix it last night." "Fix what? I just bought you a new phone. Used it. You don''t owe me anything in exchange for a new phone. Why is your tone so harsh?" "Qin Gengxin, I told you that I don''t want to have anything to do with you. Where are you now? I will send the phone back to you after work!" She frowned. "Jiang Ruolan, you deliberately made my life difficult, didn''t you?" "I just don''t want to take your things." "Why don''t you want to take my gift. Why? My money won''t run out even if I spend it on you! So what if I give you something?!" Qin Gengxin seemed to be on fire. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips. She was already married, and he was a good brother to Xian Zihao. She really didn''t want any misunderstanding, nor did she wanted to get involved with Qin Gengxin at all, which was why she was so cold to him. Jiang Ruolan knew that Qin Gengxin was good to her, and she didn''t really hate the bullying that he did when she was young. She just It''s just that he had to keep a distance from her. She did not want to get involved with that flirtatious feeling, so she could only used this method to stay away from him as much as possible, even though she knew how unpleasant her method was. "I accept your good intentions, but I really can''t accept this phone." She sighed. "Tell me, where are you? I''ll send it to you tonight. " "Do you like it or not! If you do not want it, just throw it away." *Crack!* Qin Gengxin actually hung up the phone! Jiang Ruolan looked at the phone screen, which turned black, in amazement. She immediately gritted her teeth in anger and tried calling him again, but he f*cking ended the call. "Good, very good!" She threw the phone into the foam box. She would return this phone to the apartment that Qin Gengxin had brought her the last time. She didn''t remember the route well because she was in his car, so she switched on the computer and looked at the map. She couldn''t remember the route, but she could remember the name of the building. Soon, she found the building and smiled. ''You really think that I will never be able to find it, right? Huh.'' After work, Jiang Ruolan immediately took a taxi to Qin Gengxin''s residence, but in the end, he was not at home. She wanted to call him, but she hesitated. If he knew that she was here, she probably wouldn''t be able to come back for the entire night. The apartment was a two-family apartment but there seemed to be no one living in this floor which meant that no one else but Qin Gengxin would come to this floor. Jiang Ruolan looked around, and after thinking for a moment, she placed the box in her hand in front of the door of his apartment. Just as she reached the elevator, the elevator opened with a "Ding" sound. The person who was about to step out of the elevator suddenly froze. "What are you doing here?" Jiang Ruolan crossed her arms over her chest and shot him a disapproving glance. "I was waiting for you. I left your cell phone at the door." As she spoke, she brushed past Qin Gengxin and entered the elevator. Qin Gengxin immediately saw the box at the door and his face darkened. He quickly pulled out the woman inside the elevator. "Sigh! What are you doing!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t have time to pushed him before she was dragged to his shoulder. She wanted to resist, but as she did so, she saw a glimpse of ice in his eyes. "Qin Gengxin! Let go!" "You actually sent the phone back to me?" He narrowed his eyes and looked at her with cold eyes. "Jiang Ruolan, do you know what this means?" "What?" She glared at him in dissatisfaction. "You are a f*cking bitch!" He let go of her hand. Qin Gengxin was truly angry and stopped trying to pull her away. He turned around and walked to the door. He kicked the box away, removed the key from his pocket to open the door, and entered the house. *Bang!* The door was slammed shut. Jiang Ruolan looked at the closed door in shock, then looked down at the box that was kicked away for one meter. She immediately walked over and picked it up. "Wretch! What are you kicking for!" Fortunately, there was no damage. The foam board in the box had played a protective role. Jiang Ruolan was relieved. She put the phone back in the box. She didn''t know whether she should leave it on the doorstep or not. Even if she didn''t take the phone away, the cell phone would probably be smashed in Qin Gengxin''s hand. Even if she didn''t want to owe him anything, she can''t see this phone being left alone. It''s such a waste. After a while, she sighed and decided to take the phone first, then turned around and pressed the button to lift the elevator. While waiting for the elevator, she suddenly heard Qin Gengxin pushing the door open again. "Are you angry? Why can''t you take it? Just consider it as my compensation for bullying you when you were young." Jiang Ruolan''s expression did not change at all. Seeing the elevator go up, Qin Gengxin raised his thick eyebrows and said with an unhappy snort, "Why don''t you come in and sit for a while before leaving?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and shook her head. "No." Suddenly, Qin Gengxin''s expression changed to something more unpleasant. He suddenly walked out and grabbed her wrist. "Let''s talk. Chapter 95 - If You Have The Ability, Then Bite Me Jiang Ruolan widened her eyes and saw the serenity of Qin Gengxin ''s eyes. After hesitating, she asked, "What do you want to talk about?" "Ruolan, I know you can feel it. You know exactly what I mean, but you always try to draw a clear line between the two of us." He sighed and let go of her wrist. Qin Gengxin put his hand in his pocket and leaned back in the elevator. He looked down at the woman whose height had reached his shoulders. Jiang Ruolan looked at him, pursed her lips and said nothing. She looked away. "During the half month I was in H City, I still did not know anything about you, what had happened to you. You knew if I wanted to know everything about you, it only takes a day! No matter how anxious I am, I still have to respect your privacy. I am still waiting for you to tell me. I didn''t know how you are, I didn''t even know if you have a lover or not. Even Jiang Yijun isn''t here." "You know my purpose, but you still keep your distance from me, why is that?" He looked at her silently, "Is that because I bullied you when we were young?" Qin Gengxin suddenly laughed helplessly. "Are you sure that I am bullying you?" "Qin Gengxin." Jiang Ruolan looked up at him, interrupting him. "We just need to remain friends!" She pressed a button on the elevator door. Before she did it, Qin Gengxin used his body to block the button. Jiang Ruolan immediately gritted her teeth, clenching her hand into a fist. "Rascal!" "I think it would be better if you gave me a chance. Why are you so resilient? Do you think you can escape from me?" His peach flower eyes shone with a smile. He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "You can''t run away, okay?" His breath brushed against her ear, and his lips intentionally brushed against her ear. Jiang Ruolan''s whole body trembled, and she hurriedly took a step back. "I want to go downstairs! Leave me alone." "No!" Qin Gengxin tilted his head and leaned against the side of the elevator to block the button. He folded his arms over his chest and raised his eyebrows. "If you have the ability, then bite me." "Bite you ?!" Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. "You think I don''t dare bite you?" Qin Gengxin was frightened and quickly moved to the side, "You, you, you better not be reckless!" However, Jiang Ruolan suddenly threw her bag and box down. She took a step forward, and before Qin Gengxin could dodge, she grabbed one of his arms and bit it hard. "Ah! "Ahh! Qin Gengxin immediately howled like a slaughtered pig and swung his hand as hard as he could. Jiang Ruolan bit his arm fiercely and the pain made his face pale, but he didn''t dare to use too much strength to shake her off. He didn''t want to hurt her. He could only struggle and plead, "Auntie! Auntie! Forgive me. I took my words back." Jiang Ruolan didn''t let go. She raised her eyes and glared at him as she bit his arm. Seeing her fierce gaze, Qin Gengxin didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He stomped his feet in pain and howled, "AHH! If you continue to bite, my arm will be crippled! Jiang Ruolan snorted when she tasted his blood. Qin Gengxin could hear the meaning behind her snort. ''Do you still dare to block this old lady''s path? Hmmph!'' "I''m in the wrong, auntie. I''m really in the wrong. Hurry up and let go of that mouth of yours. If you continue to bite, I have to go get a rabid dog vaccine!" Jiang Ruolan let go of his arm and raised her hand to wipe the blood from her mouth. She took a deep breath and said, "Do you remember that time when you took me to the mountain to find a beehive, and then I was covered in blood when I got home. I told you I would do the same for you!" "I remember!" Qin Gengxin sighed as he shook the pain from his arm while laughing. He saw the hatred in her eyes and said, "Little Red, I never thought you would hold a grudge!" "I hold a grudge? If I really hold a grudge, then all the flesh on your body will have been eaten by me! " She rolled her eyes, wiped her mouth, and looked pleased with herself. "I hold a grudge? If I really hold a grudge, then all the flesh in your body will be eaten by me!" "Then if you really want to eat it, then eat it, I will go wash now." Qin Gengxin turned to enter his house. "Sigh, you " Jiang Ruolan knew her actions had gone too far. She felt bad and followed him. Seeing that he was going to take off his clothes, she immediately shouted, "Don''t take off your clothes!" Qin Gengxin paused and glanced back at her. "Aren''t you going to eat me? If I don''t clean up, how are you going to eat?" His white teeth shone under the light. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched as she tossed the bag onto the couch. She rolled up her sleeves and began to grumble, "Do you have any medicine in your house? I will help you heal the wound on your arm. If you find me again, you will have to pay for the loss of your mental health. " "I think you should compensate me with your own arm if my arm was inflamed and has an infection." "You''re crazy! What inflammation? I did not bite so hard! It''s just a layer of flesh, but you, a man, still can''t bear the pain." She rolled her eyes. Eventually, she found the medicine kit in his bedroom cabinet and carried it out. Qin Gengxin was still standing there, his jacket was off, and he was wearing only a casual dark blue checkered shirt. When he saw Jiang Ruolan sitting next to him and rolling up his sleeves, he quickly retracted his arms. "Don''t move!" She really did not expect that she had bitten him so hard just now. It must have hurt so much that Qin Gengxin actually shook her off, causing her to glare at him. Jiang Ruolan carefully used a clean towel to clean the bloodstains, then using alcohol and cotton to disinfect around the wound. Then she took the gel to apply on his wounds. "Seriously, I bit so hard. Why didn''t you pushed me away?" She murmured with dissatisfaction. Qin Gengxin did not speak, but just leaned back on the sofa and watched her rubbed the medicine on his wounds. "I really can''t stand you." Jiang Ruolan then turned to pack medical equipment. As she did so, she said, "Don''t let your arms come in contact with water for a few days. If your arms still feel inflamed, you should go to the hospital tomorrow. Also, don''t eat spicy or fishy foods." Before she could finish her sentence, her waist was suddenly held by Qin Gengxin. He suddenly rolled over and pushed her onto the sofa. "You''re blabbering on like little boys do." Jiang Ruolan snorted in disdain, "Do you think I''m willing to nag you? Let me go!" "I like it! As long as it''s you, I''ll like it even if you nag me for the rest of your life." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and pushed him away with all her strength. She got up and quickly left the sofa. "I''m going home. Be careful. Don''t let your arm touched the water." Jiang Ruolan picked up her bag. Qin Gengxin leaned back on the sofa and looked at her embarrassed face with a non-smiling smile. He then looked at the gauze wrapped around his arm and waved it lightly. "Do you want me to send you?" "No need." As she spoke, she opened the door and was about to leave, but then she suddenly remembered the phone. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned around to look at the box on the sofa and saw the look in Qin Gengxin''s eyes. His eyes were implying something as if he was saying that she had forgotten something. "Darling, come often ~ ~" As soon as she stepped out of the door, Qin Gengxin laughed in a very infuriating tone. Jiang Ruolan paused, then muttered in a low voice, "Come often your head." With that, she slammed the door. **** The next day... Early in the morning, Jiang Ruolan received interesting news about a developer company. She brought Xiong Ruogang to the company, but unfortunately, all the staff of the company closed their mouths. Jiang Ruolan plans to used other methods to dig into the news and revealed the truth, but she also knew that this matter was very important, and her method should be carefully considered. After all, there were many factors she must consider. No matter what, even if her job was just to revealed the truth to the public, she had to have a bottom line, so she stayed in her office all day and thought of countermeasures. When Xiong Ruogang and her went to the company again the next day, they finally learned about the situation. They found out that there were more than a hundred laborers causing trouble a while ago. With the help of Xian Group, they managed to deal with and suppress the commotion. The situation finally calmed down. However, there were a few laborers who still wanted to make a fuss. Chapter 96 - Riot It was then that Jiang Ruolan found out what had happened to Xian Zihao the night before, the night he was at the Carlmore Bridge. It turned out that more than a hundred laborers had been cheated by development companies for not paying their wages for a year. They have no money to go home, so they gathered on the bridge to commit suicide. They used this method to threaten builders. The matter had alarmed Xian Zihao, the investor, to coordinate the situation personally, and those police cars were also used to prevent those laborers from doing something crazy. To solve this problem and prevent bad things from happening, Xian Zihao spent all night calming the laborers, then found the director of the development company to settle the matter seriously and decisively. Those laborers were not citizens of H City; some of them just came here to work for a year or two and then go to another city. Logically, the security issues of this city were very low. Once those laborers tasted the sweetness and pleasure of living in this city, more than ten people were trying to threaten to commit suicide. Either see them commit suicide or let them meet the president. However, Xian Zihao wasn''t in H City at the moment. The police had already dispatched the men to detention centers to educate the public strictly. But as soon as they arrived, they heard that someone had been injured by the police officer''s electric for resisting and breaking instructions. That night, the problem of more than a hundred laborers who wanted to jump into the river to commit suicide was solved well by Xian Zihao. But now, without his presence, the situation was becoming increasingly chaotic. The commotion in the detention center became more intense. Jiang Ruolan rushed there to get the news, and when the family members of the laborer saw her journalist ID hanging around her neck, they immediately rushed towards her. "Are you a journalist? We want to make a complaint! We''re going to expose these bastards! Wasn''t Old Tang just going to ask them for some money? They actually dare to hit people!" "Journalist! Journalist, you have to help us! Help us expose their actions!" "We have to show those superiors how difficult life is for us ordinary people. We must ask for insurance! We should ask for money from investors as compensation!" "Is there still justice left in this situation ..." "Hey, auntie, don''t be like this." The woman in front of her, who was in her sixties, was about to kneel excitedly and hold her hand. Jiang Ruolan held onto the crying woman and didn''t know what to do. "Auntie, let go of me first. I''ll go in and check on the situation, okay?" "You have to help us " "All right, all right. I will try my best to help." She had no choice but to agree. After the old woman let go of her hand, Jiang Ruolan hurriedly pushed the crowd and into the ward. Two police officers were standing in the ward, along with some staff from an unknown department. Looking towards the side of the bed, Secretary Du was talking to the laborer, and she walked towards them quickly. Secretary Du glanced at Jiang Ruolan and was stunned. He suddenly remembered her occupation and nodded at her. "What''s going on?" Although she already knew the situation on the way here but when she saw so many people here, she couldn''t help furrowed her brows and look at Secretary Du. Secretary Du stood up and told his staff to watch the laborer. He walked with Jiang Ruolan to a quiet corner of the ward and whispered. "This matter has already been told to President Xian, but right now he is in F City, and can''t rush back. He told us to temporarily calm down these people''s emotions. The situation now is that these laborers wanted to rely on Xian Group to help them ask for money from development companies, but their demand is very high. CEOs have long predicted that their demands will become more and more because they are all greedy. For the time being, he ordered us to calm these laborers. He said nothing more. This kind of greed is the thing that we don''t want to see the most." "These laborers dare to fight with the police at the detention center. The police couldn''t beat them, they were even injured." "I strongly disagree with this method. Isn''t the punishment for keeping these laborers in the detention center too much?" She frowned. "Everything has not been resolved. They will be released once the problem is resolved, but before being released, they must get the right education in their minds. If they thought that every related company is a welfare home for them, then they are wrong!" Secretary Du looked very mad. Since Xian Zihao was not here, the problem was now on his shoulders. Secretary Du fears that if he did not deal with this matter properly, it would affect Xian Group''s future prospects. Jiang Ruolan looked at Secretary Du, who was in a bad mood. She asked softly, "Then, when you contacted President Xian, what was his opinion on this matter? What is he going to do with these people?" Secretary Du paused, looking at the probing look in her eyes, "The CEO intends to calm them down for a while. If they are really overreacting, then we have no choice but to enforce a coercive policy." "A strong policy of oppression?" Jiang Ruolan was a little worried. Although she did not understand what kind of policy was mentioned in this policy of oppression, she was more or less able to understand that these laborers would not have the opportunity to make a comeback in the future. She said in a low voice, "Although they are the ones who cause trouble, they still have life. They live in imperfect environments, and they lack education." "President Xian''s meaning is very clear. He really understands them all, so he wants us to pacify them first. But if they ..." Secretary Du paused, then said, "Miss Jiang, you should understand that these people''s methods are no longer just plain bad. They are rogues, and they can lie in front of our door for days and nights, affecting our normal working environment. No matter how benevolent President Xian is, there is only one way to deal with this kind of people." "Long-term detention? Will you pay compensation if they have to go to a mental hospital to recover?" Jiang Ruolan asked. Secretary Du didn''t say anything further and just smiled. "I''m very curious. How do you want this to be reported?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything, she merely turned her head to look at the haggard and fearful middle-aged man on the sickbed. She looked at the man''s swarthy skin and rough hands that had become tanned from working under the sun for a long time and sighed. "I also believe that Miss Jiang knows the limits." "This sort of thing is a big deal, I understand." She took a photo and said, "Try not to hurt them as much as possible. They are all parents and have children. They did all this because they were desperate." Secretary Du silently nodded and smiled at her. Jiang Ruolan then turned to leave. When she walked past the laborers, she just smiled. *** Back at the company, the chief editor suddenly called Jiang Ruolan to his office. "Little Jiang, there are several construction planning exhibitions to be held in the city soon. Government officials from various provinces and cities in the country and executives of large finance companies will all participate. Not many media organizations have the right to enter the exhibition but our company has been granted the right to be involved in the filming process. The chief editor handed her the document. Jiang Ruolan took the document and looked at it. It contained information related to the design and exhibition of city construction, as well as methods to contact the authorities. She couldn''t help but raised her gaze to the editor standing in front of her with his beer belly puffed up. "It''s already very difficult to get admission. There are less than 10 media organizations across the country that have been eligible for admission, and each media group only allows one spot." "On what day is this exhibition held?" "The exhibition will be held next Monday for three days. I heard that you worked in F City before you came here, so you must have missed it a little. The company has specifically allowed you to stay in F City for an extra week, as long as you send us all the reports." The chief editor laughed and patted his stomach. "Really?" Jiang Ruolan was happy. She held the document in her arms and looked at the chief editor''s plump face. "You always tried to force us to work overtime and pressure us to work harder. How can you be so generous at this time and even allowed me to stay in F City using the company''s money?" "This is an order from President Qin." The chief editor chuckled, "Do you think I''m always good? Hahaha..." "Qin " Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "Qin Gengxin?" The editor nodded, his eyes full of meaning. Obviously, he knew Jiang Ruolan was Xian Zihao''s wife. Although he didn''t understand the relationship between her and President Qin, the chief editor didn''t ask. Chapter 97 - Returned To F City I Jiang Ruolan laughed dryly and said, "I understand. Then, I''ll go continue my work." As she spoke, she walked out of the chief''s editor office with the material in her hands, grumbling to herself. This Qin Gengxin! He was everywhere! Now he even dared to interfere with her work! Before getting off work, she opened the documents and started flipping through them again, taking down the date, time and exhibition address. Thinking of how she hadn''t returned to F City for several months, she felt very excited. Yijun said last time that He no longer continued to study at F University but had a pretty good job in F City. Jiang Ruolan calculated the fee given to her by the authorities, thinking that if she went to stay with Yijun, she would save some money for the cost of staying in a hotel. Counting the amount of savings, it was almost equivalent to her half a month''s salary. Immediately, she was overjoyed. **** Saturday, F City Airport. As soon as Jiang Ruolan got off the plane, she received a text message on her phone. After reading it, she smiled and strolled with her luggage. A sapphire blue Prado Land Cruiser was parked beside the turnpike outside the airport lobby. She narrowed her eyes and looked back at the text message she had just received. She raised her head and looked at the car hesitantly. Yijun said that he was driving a car. Could it be that the Prado was his car? The headlights of the car suddenly flickered. Moments later, the car slowly drove towards her and stopped in front of her. The window rolled down, revealing a face that was no stranger to her. "Hey beauty, do you want to hitchhike ~" Jiang Yijun smiled as he took off his sunglasses. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she rolled her eyes. Without saying anything, she walked to the passenger door and got inside. She turned to Jiang Yijun who lazily sat in the driver''s seat, "Where did you get this car? "The company gave it to me." "Company? What company? And off-road cars? I never knew the company could give free cars to its employees." "I worked with tourism development, I have to work outside the company every day, so it is normal for a company to give me an SUV. I say, Jiang Ruolan, do I look like a young master from a rich family? At least I did it myself." Jiang Yijun sighed helplessly and laughed. "I think you are indeed a rich young master! You feigned for so long and even lied to me. At the time, I really thought you were waiting for an exam! Who knew instead of studying, you went to work." Jiang Ruolan put her handbag on her leg and leaned back. She closed her eyes and said, "I''m dead tired from all the traveling. You drive me to your place, I need to sleep first." Jiang Yijun chuckled. Before turning on the engine, he casually pulled the jacket at the back and put it on her. After a few seconds, the car sped away. Jiang Yijun had grown up with Jiang Ruolan and after so many years, she had gotten used to this kid taking care of her all the time, so naturally, she accepted the jacket. She pulled it up until it covered her neck and slept soundly. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes in a daze, and when her consciousness returned to her brain, she found the car parked downstairs in a strange neighborhood. She glanced out of the window and saw Jiang Yijun standing on the lawn while answering the call. She took off the jacket and put it away. Then, she got out of the car. "Alright, I understand. I will arrange for someone to go there tomorrow." Hearing the conversation related to work, Jiang Ruolan immediately smiled while looking at Jiang Yijun, who was 1.8 meters tall. Jiang Yijun was no longer a child. After so many years of being siblings, she always felt that Yijun was still young. Still, she forgot that he was only a year younger than her, or maybe just seven months younger than her. Seven months... A pair of blood siblings, how could they only be separated by seven months? Jiang Yijun always thought that he was a year younger than her. At that time, when he said that he was going to G City, Jiang Ruolan was shocked, thinking that he would find out something when he went there. Luckily, he did not meet anyone else from Jiang Family. He didn''t know about his past. "Are you awake?" Jiang Yijun''s voice suddenly entered her ear. She looked up and saw Jiang Yijun, who was a head taller than her. Jiang Ruolan smiled at him and looked back at the residential area across the street. "You live here?" "Yes, this is the company''s house. I was instructed to take care of it, so I just stayed here. Didn''t you say you would be in F City for two weeks? You can stay with me. Won''t it save a lot of money allocated by your company?" Jiang Yijun chuckled. "Tsk tsk, you really know me." Jiang Ruolan smiled as she lightly punched him on the shoulder with her small fist. Jiang Yijun just smiled and glanced at Jiang Ruolan''s hand. Seeing that there was no ring in her hand, his eyes stopped. He said nothing as he turned to go to the car to pick up her luggage and entered the residential area. Jiang Ruolan decided to cook dinner. They sat opposite each other while having dinner. Jiang Yijun glanced at his watch from time to time. He wanted to say something but hesitated. "Say what you want to say." Jiang Ruolan put down the bowl and said softly. Jiang Yijun paused for a moment and then sighed with a smile. After thinking for a while, he asked, "Then, has the grandson surnamed Han recovered?" Jiang Ruolan''s hand stopped and she raised her head to look at him. After a while, she put down her chopsticks and said, "Did you really hit him?" He sneered, "I disliked him since you were with him during your university days. Do you expect me to calm down after what he had done to you?" Jiang Ruolan raised her chopsticks and hit Jiang Yijun''s hand. "Ah! What are you doing?" Jiang Yijun immediately retracted his hand in pain and stared at her. "Don''t tell me you still feel sorry for him?" "Sorry your head!" Unhappy, Jiang Ruolan hit him again with her chopsticks. "Jiang Ruolan! If you dare to use violence against me again, do you believe that I will" "What? What can you do to your sister?" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrow and said, "Sit down!" Jiang Yijun''s face turned pale and he sat down helplessly. "If it weren''t for Han Xuegang being the vice president for Ling Group, do you think he would let you go easily?" Jiang Yijun snorted coldly. "I think your marriage with Xian Zihao had caused him a loss. He was very angry at the time but he didn''t fight back when I punched him twice!" Jiang Ruolan, who was about to get up and to scoop another bowl of rice, stopped at her track and turned around slowly. "He didn''t fight back?" She was somewhat surprised. Seeing Jiang Yijun nod, Jiang Ruolan frowned. Why didn''t Han Xuegang fight back? Did he know that he was in the wrong or what? That shouldn''t be How could he feel that he was wrong? Hadn''t he always taken everything for granted? Including her love for him. Forget it, it''s already a thing of the past, there''s no point thinking about it. Jiang Ruolan went to the kitchen. "You and Xian Zihao" Jiang Yijun stood up, walked to the side of the kitchen and leaned against the door frame. His eyes fixed on her figure. "How are you two? Is he good to you?" "What''s so good about it?" At the mention of Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan had an indescribable feeling in her heart. She said in a lukewarm tone, "We did not meet each other for two months after the marriage registration. There should be no relationship between the two of us. How good do you think our relationship can be?" As she said that, she came out of the kitchen with a bowl of rice. She saw a smile on Jiang Yijun''s face and stared at him with a strange expression. "What are you smiling at?" "So, when this storm is over, will you get divorced?" He laughed again, this time happier. Jiang Ruolan curiously glanced at him and said impatiently, "I don''t know! Let''s see what will happen." She walked back to the dining table. She sat down and started eating without a word. Divorce? Would this be the final result of her marriage with Xian Zihao? Think of what he said that day on the balcony. She had a premonition. He did not intend for them to cross paths again. She might never see him again, or perhaps, unless it was necessary, he might completely disappear from her world. Any news of him was also very difficult for her to obtain. Due to the great disparity between their statuses, his location had always been kept a secret. And since he had chosen to leave her side, it was likely that she would never have the chance to see him again in her entire life. Chapter 98 - Returned To F City II As Jiang Ruolan thought about this, she suddenly felt an indescribable feeling of depression in her heart. This kind of depression, it was something that had never happened even when Xian Jian slapped her. Because of what she had said, they turned into strangers. Is this what she asked for? This clearly should have been her life. Xian Zihao''s existence shouldn''t have had any effect on her emotions, so why was she so confused? She suddenly put down her utensils and then went to her luggage. She took out the documents she brought and tried to focus on her work to disperse the inexplicable strange feelings within her heart. **** The next day... Jiang Yijun was very busy, so he couldn''t spend time with her. Jiang Ruolan wandered the streets of F City alone, and as she passed the central square of City F in a bus, she saw at a glance a luxurious black car from the front stop stopped at the central square. The back door opened, and someone came out. From her point of view, she only vaguely saw the person''s back. Throughout the day, Jiang Ruolan took a stroll through F City by bus. She thought back to the place where she lived for two years and felt ridiculous that she had left this city for the sake of love. During the day, Qin Gengxin called several times. "Damn it, Jiang Ruolan, you dare not answer my call! If you have the ability, don''t go back to H City! I really want to fire you now!" Here''s what happened... On Saturday morning, after Jiang Ruolan got her ticket from the company, she was supposed to take a taxi to the airport, but Qin Gengxin''s car was parked in front of the company, waiting for her. He intends to accompany her to F City, where he wanted to take advantage of this visit to strengthen their relationship. In the end, Jiang Ruolan took advantage of the moment when he wasn''t paying attention to her to escape. Of course, while running, she also carried Qin Gengxin''s ID with her. Without his ID, he cannot board a plane. What a joke. Did Qin Gengxin really think that she will compromise with him? If he really came with her to this city, she might be like a lamb in a tiger''s nest. As a result, she had been bombarded by Qin Gengxin''s phone calls these past two days. Jiang Ruolan shamelessly turned it to mute. Just by thinking about it, one could imagine that the fellow was so angry that he wanted to kill someone **** The next day, at the city construction exhibition... Jiang Ruolan arrived at the Fifth Street Exhibition and Convention Center with her work permit in hand. She showed her permission and invitation to the security guard at the entrance. They carefully checked her ID and invitation before letting her in. The exhibition was set at 1 p.m. The huge exhibition center was brightly lit, and the hall was filled with dignitaries from all regions and cities, as well as the domestic business elite. Alone in the corner, she was fiddling with the small professional DV in her hands. Then, she hung her work permit around her neck. Just as she was about to take a picture of the city planning map, a figure suddenly walked from the front door, causing her to stop in her movements. After barely meeting each other for almost two weeks, Jiang Ruolan watched Xian Zihao slowly enter the main entrance of the exhibition center. He did not wear a tie today. The collar of his shirt was undone with two buttons, and his black hair was slightly combed back. Although he was dressed slightly formal, he did not lose his composure. Upon entering the door, he was surrounded by several well-known officers. Amongst the crowd, he could be considered the youngest, yet he also had the calmest temperament. He was the most low-key, yet the most terrifying one. His tall and straight figure was the most eye-catching among the crowd. Suddenly, her phone rang. Jiang Ruolan withdrew her gaze and looked down at her phone. Seeing that it was a call from the chief editor, she quickly walked to the corner. "On Wednesday night, you will go to the Oriental Hotel in F City to dine with some of the leaders. They are the construction Bureau leaders who once served in H City and have a relationship with our company. It''s actually Director Lan who''s treating us. Who knows, he might be able to climb up to some position in the future, so we can''t afford to offend him!" The editor''s voice came over the phone. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment, but her thoughts were not entirely focused on the phone. When she turned around to look at the figures in front of the exhibition hall, she no longer saw Xian Zihao. She turned her attention back to the phone and ask hesitantly, "Hey boss, are you asking me to retake your place? Aren''t you the one who should have attended the meeting? I am a small journalist, not a PR officer under your care." "What are you saying? How can our company''s PR team be present? I still don''t know who your husband is, so don''t forget to mention it when the time comes. This way, they will not make it difficult for you. In the future, our company will have more opportunities to meet these elites." "Fine, fine. I get it. You did this because you want to have a firm foothold in Qin right? You already have a very high position yet you''re still asking for a bit of investment in Qin. Not only do we have to work overtime, but we also need to help you with your work, especially me. If one day I get drunk and someone takes advantage of me, I''ll see if you still dare to let me join these meals!" The chief editor didn''t expect Jiang Ruolan, who was always patient with her work, to be so angry. The chief editor was stunned for a long time before smiling awkwardly, "Little Jiang, that''s not what I meant. Aren''t you the only one who''s suitable Besides, even if you got drunk, with your temper, who would dare to mess with you?" "Besides, you still have the title of Xian Family''s Young Madam. No one dares to do anything to you." "Oh, don''t say it again. The more you say it, the more I want to destroy this phone." Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes and hung up the phone. Just as she was about to continue her work, she stopped and looked at the man standing three meters behind her in a daze. After being stunned for a moment, she immediately suppressed the expression on her face. She held the phone tightly in her hand and looked at Han Xuegang, who walked towards her with an expressionless face. As he approached her, Jiang Ruolan stepped back and put the distance between the two of them. Han Xuegang looked at her and said, "You don''t have to pretend to feel unhappy when you meet me." Jiang Ruolan frowned. She was too lazy to talk to him. She turned around and was about to leave. "Jiang Ruolan, are you afraid that you''ll be unable to control your feelings once you face me?" She paused, tightened her grip on her phone, and ignored him. She continued to walk forward. Surprisingly, her wrist was grabbed from behind. Immediately, her whole body quivered. Jiang Ruolan turned around to shake off his hand. "Let go!" "You don''t really want to see me?" Not only did he not let her go, he even pulled her closer to him. "You lunatic! Let me go! Han Xuegang! What are you trying to do? This is a public place. How shameless you are?!" Jiang Ruolan was so angry. She couldn''t get rid of his hand. "I heard ..." Han Xuegang lowered his head and whispered vaguely to her ear, "Xian Zihao was also in F City, and you guys didn''t come together? Isn''t he your husband?" Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and stepped on his shoes hard. She took a few steps back the moment he finally let go of her hand. She raised her head and glared at him. "You don''t care about me? Then who do you care about?" Han Xuegang walked over to her again and lowered his head to whisper in her ear. A familiar yet unfamiliar aura enveloped her, "Anyway, we''re still old friends, aren''t we?" "Who had a relationship with you? Who is your friend?" She pushed him with all her might. It was unknown whether it was a coincidence or an accident, but the phone in her hand suddenly dropped. With the sound of "pa", it fell to the ground. The exhibition was still ongoing. The host''s voice came from the audio system, shaking people''s eardrums, but that also caused Jiang Ruolan''s face to turn pale in the blink of an eye. She quickly bent down to pick up her phone. Han Xuegang one step ahead of her. He picked up the phone. Jiang Ruolan looked coldly at the phone in his hand. "It''s been so long, you still have it?" He seemed to be smiling, but his eyes were sizing up her expression. It was the first time that she lost all her face. The phone in Han Xuegang''s hand was like a joke, revealing her past stupidity and naivety. She had spent two years'' worth of money on a small phone like it was a treasure. She still couldn''t bear to exchange it even now. Was it really habit or was it really as Xian Zihao said? No matter how much she hated Han Xuegang, she still can''t forget about him. Her face darkened as Han Xuegang handed the phone to her. She raised her hand to receive it, but he didn''t let go. The moment Jiang Ruolan raised her head and glared at him, he also raised his hand to hold hers. She stiffened, and her face turned even darker. "Let go!" Chapter 99 - Returned To F City III "Jiang Ruolan, I know you haven''t forgotten the past." Han Xuegang held on to her hand, his voice breaking through the air. "Neither did I!" Jiang Ruolan immediately raised her eyes, and the frost in them became even stronger. "If you are willing to listen to my explanation, I ..." "I don''t want to!" Her voice was cold, and so was her gaze. She forcibly pulled her hand away from his and dropped the phone to the ground. The worn-out phone was initially in pieces when it landed on the ground, but now the phone''s cover was torn off its body. Jiang Ruolan bent down to pick up the phone. She removed the sim card from inside and then threw the completely broken phone into the corner''s trash can. As she threw it away, she felt Han Xuegang''s gaze on her. She turned around. "Some things are just habits. They don''t mean anything else." Jiang Ruolan put the sim card in her bag and planned to use it on the new phone given by Qin Gengxin. Originally, she was still considering whether to use it or not, but now, it was unnecessary. "You can forget about me just like that? I admit what happened between Fei''er and me was my fault. However, initially, I just wanted to use the influence of the Ling Family to pave the way for me. You should know that my family is poor. Without me, how would my family live!" "So you can open your legs openly? And send your girlfriend to your enemy''s bed?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a smile that was not a smile and snorted. "Han Xuegang, don''t tell me that you are very helpless; that you love me very much, but you were forced into a corner, and that''s why you came up with such a plan?" Han Xuegang was stunned and looked at the determination in her eyes with fear. "Ruolan, I never intended to break up with you! I know that Xian Zihao was just using you. You are not important to him! I couldn''t find anyone else, so I sent you to him! If you didn''t see me with Ling Fei''er that day, things wouldn''t have developed to this point. I was mad back then, that''s why I said that about you. Actually, I --" "Enough!" Jiang Ruolan sneered. "Han Xuegang, I didn''t really think you would be someone who dared to do something but didn''t dare to admit it! Your engagement party with Ling Fei''er will be held in three weeks. Do you think that I will trust your words like a fool and rekindle your love so that you can use me again?" "I deliberately postponed the engagement party! You still don''t understand what am I waiting for?" Han Xuegang frowned and tried to put his hand on her shoulder. Jiang Ruolan took a step back. There were traces of helplessness and struggle in his eyes. "Ruolan, I know that you married Xian Zihao because of me! You didn''t know each other at all! Why do you have to bury your marital happiness in the hands of someone who doesn''t love you at all! He''s using you!" "Used me?" She scolded him lightly, "You said that Xian Zihao used me? Haven''t you used me too? Han Xuegang, stop with your facade! Listen carefully to what I have to say. I have nothing to do with you! Don''t think that just because I was obedient to you in the past, I could forgive all your shamelessness! I, Jiang Ruolan, am not so despicable that I have to accept you back. I am happy with my marriage. You don''t have to use this facade to pretend to be in love with me!" "Is that so?" Han Xuegang suddenly sneered and pointed to the figure on the stage that was being surrounded by government officials, "Your husband is standing there! Did he know you were here? Did he have you in his eyes? Can he see you?! If you want to act, you have to act a little bit more seriously. What kind of person are you, Jiang Ruolan? I knew you too well. Do you think I have no feelings for you? We''ve been in love for four years!" "Mr. Han, you''ve delayed my work." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stand him anymore. She picked up the DV in her hand and pointed to his face. Han Xuegang froze for a moment. He stared at her, then looked at the DV in her hand. Seeing the lights on, he frowned, "What are you trying to do?" "If you continue to bother me like this, Mr. Han, I don''t mind recording your face and letting others see it as the most explosive news." Jiang Ruolan suddenly laughed lowly, "You still don''t know? Just now, I had already focused all of my DV on you, from video to audio, completely recording everything. If you continue to bother me, I will send this recording to the Ling Family and let them see how you used them to climb the rankings. I will also tell the public how you used me, your girlfriend, and sent me to your enemy''s bed. All your schemes will soon be exposed." "You!" Han Xuegang was furious. He wanted to strangle her neck badly. Jiang Ruolan took a step back and approached the security guard in the exhibition hall. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Han Xuegang did not dare to do anything to her. He gritted his teeth and looked at her. "Jiang Ruolan! I warn you! You better not be reckless!" "I was reckless? How did I mess around? Since you, Vice-President Han, dare to do so, why can''t you accept the honor?" She raised her eyebrows and sneered. "What exactly do you want? Give me the DV! Let me delete that recording! I promise I won''t bother you anymore! " His expression turned ugly. "Give it to me!" "You promise?" What guarantee will you give to me? Do people like you deserve to be trusted?" "Jiang Ruolan, you don''t know what''s good for you!" "How can you say that?" Jiang Ruolan frowned as usual. "Don''t forget, I have enough evidence against you. Han Xuegang, it''s you who doesn''t know what''s good for you! Don''t force me! Did you hear that? Don''t force me! Get the hell out of here! I don''t want to see your fake face!" Chapter 100 - Returned To F City IV "You " "Han Xuegang, every man has a bottom line." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a bit of anger. "You did an injustice. It''s fine if you''re shameless, but you think others are as shameless as you are? This is your fault! I''m not Ling Fei''er, I''m not a 20-year-old girl, and most certainly, I''m not a silly girl who can sell herself out with just a few words from you! I''ve fallen into your trap once, but I won''t fall for it again! I don''t know which of your words are true and which is false, but I do know one thing." Han Xuegang frowned. "What do you know?" "You and Ling Fei''er are arrogant and conceited people." Jiang Ruolan held the DV tightly, her watery eyes blinking, and a cold smile radiated from her lips. "You two are truly a match made in heaven! A perfect match!" With that, she no longer looked at him and left. The city construction exhibition had already begun. Jiang Ruolan gathered her thoughts and began to search for news points. At the same time, she looked at Xian Zihao, who had finished the ribbon cutting. He only needed to show his face for a moment before he could leave. Jiang Ruolan gazed at his tall and straight back from afar. He probably didn''t see her. Even if he saw her here, what could she do? To say that she would return to her peace meant that Xian Zihao did not plan to interfere in her life anymore. Their relationship went back just like the beginninga stranger. **** "New phone?" When Jiang Yijun came home from work in the evening, he suddenly glanced at Jiang Ruolan''s new phone. He picked up the latest model of a white Samsung phone and couldn''t help but laugh as he waved it."Since when have you used this model? What? Your salary is so high now? Jiang Ruolan, who has always been a thrifty person, would spend her money to buy such an expensive phone?" "Qin Gengxin bought it for me." Jiang Ruolan sat on the carpet and concentrated on finding the missing number on the sim card. She looked back at the tutorial written on the computer. "Who? Qin Gengxin?" Jiang Yijun sat beside her and asked, "Which Qin Gengxin?" "How many Qin Gengxin do you know? He went to H City upon his return, and our company happened to be one of the companies invested in Qin''s." Jiang Yijun replied with an "oh" then took her phone all of a sudden. "I like this style of phone. Don''t you always like small phones? I''ll buy you another one tomorrow. " "Aiya, don''t bother me. I''m looking for a number!" Jiang Ruolan quickly took the phone. "Don''t girls usually like this type of phone? Don''t you think it''s embarrassing for a man like you to use a white one?" Seeing that Jiang Ruolan treated the phone like a treasure, Jiang Yijun''s expression immediately changed. "Jiang Ruolan, can''t you stay away from these men? Not enough with Han Xuegang, added with Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin. I can''t f*cking drive these bastards away, am I?" "What do you mean? Why do you sound so weird?" Jiang Ruolan stared at Jiang Yijun with a confused expression. "I have enough of it!" Jiang Yijun suddenly stood up with an unhappy face and put on his coat. "Where are you going?" "The room is so stuffy; I want to take a walk!" He left by slamming the door. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. What happened to this brat? She pouted her lips and lowered her head to continue playing with her phone. After finding all the numbers, she started busy editing the video recorded today on DV. Before editing, she must go through it from beginning to end. She purposely cut Han Xuegang''s video and threw it into the recycle bin; then she went to bring a packet of potato chips that Jiang Yijun had bought for her and ate it while watching the video on the laptop. Her earnest gaze was suddenly focused on a certain point in the video. She then pressed a pause. Why did she record the part where Xian Zihao left the venue? Looking at the time again, she had looked at him for that long? Her pretty eyebrows slightly knitted together. Her hand gently grasped the mouse and cut the part quickly. As she was still somewhat absent-minded, her mind was no longer at peace. After finishing her work, Jiang Ruolan went back to her bedroom and lay in the darkness. However, she couldn''t sleep. Many images flashed in her mind, including what she said to Han Xuegang when they bumped into each other at the venue. Jiang Ruolan recalled the scene of her getting to know Han Xuegang until they fell in love four years ago. Back then, their love was so pure and simple, yet it was so fragile that it couldn''t even withstand a single blow. Jiang Ruolan shook her head and tried to sleep. **** Wednesday morning, it was raining heavily. "Such heavy rain. You still want to go to the exhibition center?" Jiang Yijun asked for a leave of absence these two days and decided to accompany Jiang Ruolan at home. He drove his car to the exhibition center and sighed. "It was an order from a superior, and I did not dare to disobey." Jiang Ruolan forced a smile. "It''s good enough if you drive me to the north door of the exhibition center. I will probably be home late today. Don''t wait for me." "Are you going to have lunch outside?" "Yes." Jiang Yijun didn''t say anything more. He drove her to the exhibition center. Then, he got out of the car and handed the umbrella to her. Jiang Ruolan took the umbrella and hurried to the exhibition center. Because she was running too fast, her shoes'' heels suddenly collided with the slow-moving belt inside the door. She lost her balance, let out a cry, and threw herself onto the ground. "Hey, miss, are you all right?" A security guard quickly went to support her. She hurriedly strengthened herself and smiled gratefully at the security guard. "It''s nothing; I''m fine. Thank you so much!" The security guard smiled bashfully and did not say anything. He turned around and walked in another direction. Jiang Ruolan looked at the direction the security guard was heading. She saw a few outstanding business elites from the other provinces walking towards the flowerbeds at the side. Every leader had security guards or female staff respectfully guarding them with umbrellas in hand. Only Xian Zihao, who was wearing a black windbreaker, was walking on the left with an umbrella in his hand. At the same time, he covered the female staff''s head next to him with an umbrella. It was a very courteous gesture. Jiang Ruolan was looking from afar at the few figures left on the other side of the door. Her gaze was locked onto the tall and straight figure. Everyone knew the prestige of the Xian Family and the status of the Xian Group in this country. Many people will sigh in awe at his appearance, but no one knew who he was. And she knew. For a moment, she felt a strange sense of pride in him. Once again, he walked step by step, further away from her. Through the rain curtain, he might not have seen her standing near the north door at all. Due to the heavy rain, today''s exhibition was far less crowded than Monday''s. Jiang Ruolan quickly went to record the atmosphere at the exhibition center and took the opportunity to interview some leaders. The number of people at the exhibition center gradually decreased during the lunch break. She heard from the host that due to the weather, the evening fair was postponed. She packed up her stuff and left. She thought the dinner would also be canceled, but before she could return to Jiang Yijun''s place, the chief editor called her again, as if he were trying to push her to death. **** 9 PM, at the most famous hotel in F City, Oriental Hotel. Jiang Ruolan knew that dinner organized by Director Lan was going to be luxurious. However, she didn''t expect it to be so extravagant. Chapter 101 - The Banquet I As soon as Jiang Ruolan entered the banquet hall, she found that the hall had been filled with tables. Four or five round tables were arranged lavishly. The chief editor told her that dinner started at 7:30. She had deliberately delayed her arrival for more than an hour. Since she was invited on behalf of the company, it would not be very nice if she did not come. If she came earlier, no one might care about her, so she purposely arrived a little late. Once she entered, she looked for Director Lan and walked towards him. Jiang Ruolan greeted him politely before being arranged to another table. Just when she was about to ignore the strangers'' curious stares on the table and take food to fill her stomach, the door of a private room at the side of the banquet hall suddenly opened. She lightly glanced at the door, then continued put the food into the plate in front of her. Director Lang wanted to greet the guests but suddenly seemed to recall something. He glanced at the banquet hall, looking for someone. When he found Jiang Ruolan, he walked towards her with a smile. "Miss Jiang, you just said that you are from H City''s Fengyu Media, right?" Director Lang smiled at Jiang Ruolan, then held out his hand towards her as he spoke. Jiang Ruolan stood up and shook his hand, "Yes, I am from the Business Reporting Department." When she answered, she smiled at him politely and decently. It was said that the chief editor had a good relationship with Director Lang, and she was not able to offend him. Director Lang suddenly smiled meaningfully and then whispered in her ear. "Your editor told me that your relationship with President Qin was not bad; I was drunk to the point of fainting and almost forgot about it. Come with me to the private room, how can you sit at this table. Everyone, please sit down and have a drink! Miss Jiang, please follow me." "It''s all right. I''m quite happy to sit here. Director Lang, please don''t worry about me. This table is nice. Besides, my alcohol capacity is average. I''m afraid it will ruin your mood." She stiffened on the inside, and her expression gradually turned severe. "How can that be? How can I let you sit at this table?" Director Lang grabbed her hand excitedly and pulled her towards the room. "Since you are under President Qin''s special care, considering my good relationship with him, how can I not invite you in for a drink!" "It''s all right." "Come come come, Miss Jiang, don''t mention it! Qin''s and our company have allied and contributed a lot to the city''s construction; no matter who is here tonight, I cannot mistreat them! Oh yes, why did President Qin not come with you? I heard he was supposed to come to F City, but what''s the problem? Nevermind...He''s probably very busy. Please follow me, Miss Jiang." Jiang Ruolan originally wanted to refuse, but this Director Lang seemed to be very cordial. When she heard him asking about the reason behind Qin Gengxin''s absence, her eyelids twitched, and she braced herself to follow him into the private room. When Director Lang pulled Jiang Ruolan into the private room, everyone''s gazes turned towards them. The so-called prominent figures, the high-ranking politicians, and the various provinces'' financial and commercial elites were mostly pot-bellied people. About seven or eight people sat around the table. The dishes appeared to be no different from those on the outside, but they were much more decadent. "Who is this lady?" Someone asked. Seeing that Director Lang was holding her hand, he smiled dubiously. Xian Zihao had been sitting the entire time calmly. Ever since they had walked into the room, his calm gaze had only lightly rested on Jiang Ruolan once he saw her. His initial surprise had immediately disappeared. "This is H City''s Qin''s chief editor!" Director Lang still smiled enthusiastically, but he did not discuss much about it. He pushed Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder towards the table and said, "Hurry, Miss Jiang, Please take a seat first." The group of people did not understand the situation. Jiang Ruolan''s entire body stiffened. The moment she met Xian Zihao''s gaze, she felt that she should not have come today. In just a few seconds, she was forced to sit at the table. She was a little embarrassed and politely nodded when she saw the doubt on their faces. Luckily, she was not the main character for today. The crowd only looked at her for a while. Not long later, the atmosphere in the private room was lively again. She never raised her head and even deliberately avoided looking at someone. However, when everyone raises their glass, she must follow their actions. Jiang Ruolan raised her glass. The moment when she raised her head, she was caught off guard and met Xian Zihao''s unfathomable eyes once again. "President Xian, Miss Jiang, is the backbone of the Fengyu Media Department from H City. I believe you two have met before?" After three drinks, Director Lang suddenly smiled and started talking about various things. Xian Zihao shifted his gaze carelessly, his faint gaze falling on Jiang Ruolan''s face. To avoid embarrassment, Jiang Ruolan spoke first, "President Xian is very busy with a thousand problems every day. How could a small figure like me be able to meet him in person?" Xian Zihao''s expression did not change; his eyebrows slightly raised. "Miss Jiang is too serious. I, Xian Zihao, are used to doing things quickly. Therefore, we have never met before. Since this is our first meeting, why not share a drink?" As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Ruolan''s froze. When she saw someone pouring Maotai wine on her glass, her face immediately turned green. In an instant, a hint of teasing appeared in his calm eyes. Xian Zihao raised his glass and indicated to her, "Please." "This is President Xian''s first time taking the initiative to treat a woman to a drink at a table." Someone jeered. "Miss Jiang is so beautiful and capable, and even I want to toast her. Who would have thought that President Xian would have snatched her away first! "Haha" Although there were some big company bosses at this table, however, the Xian Family and Xian Group were very well known. Xian Zihao was also a legitimate successor to Xian Group, so of course, everyone will try to flatter him. Jiang Ruolan discovered that most of the men at the table were toasting to her, and each one was more attentive to her than the other. "What is it? Miss Jiang doesn''t know how to drink?" As Jiang Ruolan sat stiffly, Xian Zihao asked with a non-smiling smile. Chapter 102 - The Banquet II Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao wouldn''t let her off. She looked at a glass full of white wine and took a deep breath. She raised her eyes to meet his unfathomable gaze. This morning, she thought Xian Zihao was a good person. Oh, how wrong she was. She was so stupid and naive. Wasn''t he trying to embarrass her? If Jiang Ruolan rejected this glass of wine in front of so many people, it would be a real embarrassment! Jiang Ruolan steeled her heart, raised her glass, and smiled at him politely. "President Xian, it is an honor for me to meet you for the first time! Then, I will be the first to toast!" Then, she drank the entire glass of wine as fast as she could. When she put down the glass, she choked and coughed uncomfortably. Simultaneously, the applause was heard from all over the table, "Miss Jiang has good alcohol tolerance!" Xian Zihao, on the other hand, calmly raised his glass and looked at Jiang Ruolan''s face, which was gradually turning red due to alcohol. He lifted the glass to his lips and finished it in one gulp. Everyone laughed. Director Lang took advantage of this alcohol exchange and stood up from his seat, saying to Xian Zihao, "President Xian, this is a great honor for all of us. Thank you for coming here even though you are very busy. We must have more interaction in the future." Xian Zihao stood up. His gaze had left Jiang Ruolan, and he reluctantly replied to Director Lang, "Director Lang, please show respect to yourself. We are learning from each other and improving together." Director Lang sat back in his seat and greeted everyone with a laugh, "Everyone, let''s eat. The delicacy on this table is unique in F City. President Xian, please eat." Xian Zihao took the plate closer to him in an indifferent manner and put the food in his mouth. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, was savoring the taste of dim sum. "Right, President Xian, there is something I need to discuss with you." Director Lang suddenly spoke with a sincere expression on his face. Xian Zihao took the cup of wine handed by the person sitting next to him and said with a smile, "Director Lang, tonight we will only enjoy food and not talk about business!" Director Lang was stunned. He kept his words to himself and laughed awkwardly. "Right, right. You are right. We should enjoy the delicacy tonight." Although Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what business Director Lang had with Xian Zihao but judging from his attitude, Xian Zihao probably didn''t plan to answer his questions and probably didn''t care about it at all. It probably wouldn''t be a good thing either. This feast lasted until around 11: 00 pm and the atmosphere had reached an extraordinary level. Xian Zihao received the wine from the crowd with great politeness without any obvious deterrence. While everyone was happily drinking, Jiang Ruolan took advantage of this situation to sneak out of the private room and go to the table outside to eat. At the dining table, since the people she came in contact with were all important people, she didn''t dare to make a single sound as she sat there eating. She was really stifled. It was only after eating some food at the outside table, Jiang Ruolan was finally full. However, the Maotai wine she drank earlier started causing her head to feel dizzy. Her alcohol tolerance was average. After so many years of socializing, one glass of white wine was nothing to her. Still, because she drank the wine too hastily, it made her stomach feel uncomfortable. The more uncomfortable she felt, the more she cursed Xian Zihao in her heart. When Jiang Ruolan said that they had just met for the first time, it was because she wanted to make them both not feel awkward. She didn''t want to reveal their relationship, but who would have thought that Xian Zihao would actually use this opportunity to share wine with her! The time was already 11: 45 pm. They had been drinking for so long. If they continued to drink like this, would Xian Zihao be able to take it? This was also the first time she had seen Xian Zihao''s behavior when he was at a social gathering. One glass of Maotai Liquor was terrible enough for her. Still, when she thought about how Xian Zihao had been toasted over and over again, she became uncomfortable. Jiang Ruolan suddenly got up and pushed open the door of the private room. As she was about to enter, her legs suddenly froze, and she almost collided with a figure about to walk out. She widened her eyes and felt cold running down her spine when she saw the person. Jiang Ruolan immediately stepped back to give him a way out, but who knew that the man suddenly fell towards her. "Sigh, Xian Zihao" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly raised her hand to support Xian Zihao, who was leaning against her body. Suddenly, she heard him whisper in her ear, "Don''t talk, help me out." His voice was light and unique, and it carried the scent of alcohol, blowing against her ears. Jiang Ruolan understood his intentions and immediately supported him as they walked out. When the people in the room saw that she helped Xian Zihao out, they all wore an expression as though they were accustomed to seeing such a common sight and continued to drink. They didn''t intend to stop them. Only an idiot would go and stop them. As soon as Jiang Ruolan helped Xian Zihao out of the hotel, the man who had been leaning on her gently pushed her away. She let go and watched as Xian Zihao walked to the car parked by the side of the road. Although he wasn''t as drunk as he pretended to be, his steps were still a little unsteady. Jiang Ruolan looked at his messy footsteps and sighed. Xian Zihao suddenly stopped and looked back at her indifferently. "You drank too much." She said, "Would you like a driver to drive you back to the hotel? You can''t drive in this condition. It''s not safe." Chapter 103 - Is My Safety Really That Important? Xian Zihao looked at her calmly, with no emotion in his eyes. He just looked at her and asked, "Why are you here?" "Only ten media organizations in the country have been invited to participate in this large-scale urban construction exhibition. Our company is on the guest list. The chief editor has sent me here." Xian Zihao nodded, then stopped looking at her. He turned his head to look at the traffic going in and out as if he had no intention of doing anything else. The night at F City was not as enchanting as H City, but it had other features. The trees on both sides of the road were adorned with colourful lanterns, adding some traces of joy and warmth to a quiet and peaceful night. For a moment, they had nothing more to say. Jiang Ruolan moved her lips hesitantly. "In which hotel are you staying? Do you need me to send you back?" "I have a driver." Xian Zihao pointed with his chin at the black car parked by the road. Jiang Ruolan looked into the car''s driver''s seat and saw the driver seemed to have been waiting for a long time. She realized that her worries were completely unnecessary. She smiled. "That''s good. I just had a drink, so I can''t drive." Then, the two went silent again. Jiang Ruolan saw a few taxis ahead and said, "I''ll go home first." She then turned and walked to the side of the road and raised her hand to stop the taxi. The two taxis approached from a distance, passing without stopping in front of her. Then she saw a passenger in the car. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a black car parked on the side of the road. The car door opened, and a man in his thirties with a hat walked out of the driver''s seat. He had to be Xian Zihao''s driver. Since there were so many cars on the road, Jiang Ruolan had no chance to cross. She was just standing by the side of the road. The driver spoke a few words apologetically to Xian Zihao but also seemed to be in a hurry. Seeing Xian Zihao nod, the driver exhaled and bowed to him respectfully and gratefully before turning around and running swiftly to the side of the road. At this moment, a taxi sped by, and before Jiang Ruolan could raise her hand to stop it, she was cut by the man in the hat, who got into the taxi and left in a cloud of dust. Wasn''t he Xian Zihao''s driver? Why did he take a taxi and leave? Jiang Ruolan looked at the car that had been driven away with a confused expression. Then with sharp eyes, she saw Xian Zihao walking non-stop to the driver''s seat. When she saw him opened the door to the driver seat, she immediately frowned. "You can''t drive!" She walked quickly to the car and knocked on the window. As the window rolled down, Jiang Ruolan scolded Xian Zihao in a harsh and low tone. Xian Zihao held onto the steering wheel with one hand and pressed the centre of his brows with the other. Upon hearing Jiang Ruolan''s words, he put down his hand that was currently massaging his eyebrows and looked at her with an unconcerned expression. "Driving after drinking is against the law; even if you are rich and are not afraid of traffic control, you still have to think about your safety! You drank so much, and you still wanted to drive? Are you giving up your life?" She frowned and reached out to remove the key from the ignition. Xian Zihao didn''t move, nor did he stop her when Jiang Ruolan pulled out the key. "I''ll get you a taxi!" Jiang Ruolan clutched the keys, straightened up, and turned to stop the taxi. "Is my safety really that important?" Suddenly, Xian Zihao''s low, hoarse voice, filled with alcohol, was heard from behind her. Jiang Ruolan was startled and looked back at him. Xian Zihao slowly turned his head and looked at her. His ink-black eyes were filled with a deep sense of strangeness under the neon light. Jiang Ruolan looked at his dark gaze, and her breathing became sluggish as she calmly opened her mouth. "I just kindly advised you, because I know that you drank too much tonight." A profound look appeared on Xian Zihao''s face as he snorted. "Is that all?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. She turned to look at the passing car and saw several taxis without passengers passing by. In fact, she can ignore him if he wants to drive under the influence of alcohol. Why would she care if Xian Zihao was dead or alive? But if he was dead Didn''t she, Jiang Ruolan, become a widow? Immediately, she turned her gaze back to him. She directly asked, "Which hotel are you staying? I''ll drive you there. There shouldn''t be any traffic police here to stop us to require from taking a breath alcohol test. I''m soberer than you, so I can send you back safely." Without waiting for an answer, she leaned over and put the key back in the car. Then she pulled the door open and reached for Xian Zihao''s arm. However, as soon as his foot touched the ground, he stumbled a little, and Jiang Ruolan hurriedly raised her hand to support him. Her whole body was pressed against the door of the car, and her waist was hit by the handle of the back door, causing her face to turn pale with pain. With a low curse, she forcefully pushed him away, and with a flip of her hand, Jiang Ruolan pulled open the back door of the car and pushed him inside. It was rare for Xian Zihao to be so obedient. He leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes. Jiang Ruolan''s face was filled with displeasure. Before turning around and entering the driver''s seat, She rubbed her waist that had just been hurt from the collision. As she started the car, she asked, "Which hotel are you staying?" Knowing that Xian Zihao would be attending the city construction exhibition in the next two days, Jiang Ruolan unconsciously thought he would stay nearby. Without waiting for an answer, she drove the car out of the Oriental Hotel. After so long, Xian Zihao still did not answer. Jiang Ruolan looked back in the rearview mirror and saw his eyes closed. His whole body seemed to have sunk into the leather chair behind him. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched, "Don''t fall asleep yet! Which hotel are you staying?" Chapter 104 - Are You Going To Avoid Our Marriage? Strangely enough, why did the driver just run away in the middle of the journey? He didn''t even send his master back to the hotel and didn''t even see how drunk he was! Jiang Ruolan looked at the road in front of her with regret. Because she also drank alcohol, she carefully observed her surroundings, afraid of coming across a police car. She didn''t want the traffic police to stop her to measure her alcohol''s accuracy. "I''m talking to you! Did you hear me?" "Xian Zihao?" There was no response from behind. Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth in hatred and saw a red light at the intersection in front of her. She stomped the gas pedal hard and purposely braked. At first, she wanted to make Xian Zihao crash into her seat to wake him up, but who would have thought that he suddenly stretched out his hand to block the seat in front of him. He immediately opened his eyes. "Which hotel?" Jiang Ruolan frowned impatiently. Xian Zihao ignored her question and leaned back in his seat with his eyes closed. "Xian Zihao! What''s the matter with you? I''ll ask you which hotel you''re staying in! Why didn''t you answer me? Do you want me to leave you by the side of the road?" "Where do you live?" Xian Zihao didn''t open his eyes, but his thin, pursed lips moved. Jiang Ruolan stared at him confusedly. She pursed her lips and didn''t say anything. She wasn''t going to answer. "Take me to your place." As if Xian Zihao didn''t want to hear Jiang Ruolan''s answer, he continued to bury his tired body into the seat, ignoring her chatter. "My place?!" Jiang Ruolan looked at him in disbelief. Suddenly, she heard the deafening sound of a car behind her. She realized that the red light had already gone by. She turned around and started the car. She was confused. Could it be that Xian Zihao considers her one of the women outside? Was he that drunk? She drove for a while and then stopped the car on the side of the road. She turned around and looked at the man behind her, "Do you have your ID card with you? I will find a hotel for you to stay." Xian Zihao didn''t seem to hear her. Jiang Ruolan made up her mind. She didn''t want to say anything more and drove to the nearest hotel. Finally, she saw an upscale Star hotel nearby. Just as she was about to stop the car, a cold voice came from behind, "Jiang Ruolan, are you going to avoid our marriage like this?" Jiang Ruolan immediately hit the emergency brake. The person behind her seemed to be caught off guard this time and heavily crashed into her seat. She immediately heard a stuffy groan from behind, and stiffly turned around to see, his head was pressed against the back of the chair. "Sorry, I didn''t mean it to happen." Xian Zihao let out a long sigh and stretched his body with his hands on his forehead. His thin, pursed lips hinted his anger at the impending attack. Jiang Ruolan even caught a glimpse of veins bulging on his forehead. She grinned, not knowing if she wanted to cry or laugh, "I didn''t mean to! Are you okay?" Xian Zihao put his hands down, and his dark eyes fell on the corners of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth. Jiang Ruolan tried to hold back a smile. Xian Zihao glanced at the hotel but did not move. "You can stay at this hotel. Go in and relax well." Xian Zihao was not moving. Jiang Ruolan felt the atmosphere inside the car was a bit strange. She quickly opened the door and was about to leave. Xian Zihao did not stop her, nor did he get out of the car with her. When she walked a dozen steps away, his car was still parked quietly by the side of the road. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but turn around to take a glance after taking two steps. When she saw that Xian Zihao was still not getting out of his car, she was a little worried. She just realized that Xian Zihao seemed to be in a bad mood. Jiang Ruolan shook her head and quickened her pace. Why did she have to worry about him? He''s a grown-up man. After walking for nearly a hundred meters, she couldn''t help but turn back to look at the car again. Xian Zihao still hadn''t gotten out of the car. She then walked back to the car and knocked on the window. There was no response. She opened the car door and found Xian Zihao still leaning against the seat as if he were asleep. If he slept in the car during this autumn''s weather, he might just suffocate to death, even if he did not catch a cold. What has happened to him? Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao''s sleeping face with distress. One could vaguely see how pale he was, probably because he had drunk too much alcohol and hurt his stomach. Jiang Ruolan sighed lightly and bent down, carefully taking off Xian Zihao''s jacket. She found his cell phone and decided to call his driver and ask him (the driver) to come back and take him (Xian Zihao) to the hotel. Just as she picked up the delicate black phone, it suddenly rang. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and looked at the unfamiliar number on the screen. Then, she turned her head to look at Xian Zihao, who seemed to really be asleep. Jiang Ruolan pressed the answer button. She didn''t say anything. She wanted to wait for the other person to speak first to know the identity of the person she was talking to. However, the person on the other end of the phone did not speak either. Jiang Ruolan could vaguely hear the sound of the wind, but it was not very loud either. She hesitated as she held the phone. After thinking for a while, she tried to speak, "Hello? Who is this? President Xian was resting. May I ask what--" Before she could finish her sentence, she heard a hollow, blind beep from the phone. Chapter 105 - Who Am I To You Jiang Ruolan put down the cell phone and looked at the screen, which had turned dark. Who was that? That person was very rude. She frowned and didn''t think much about it. She looked through the phone book but couldn''t find the driver''s number. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know which number was the driver''s number and she couldn''t call anyone and ask if they were Xian Zihao''s driver. She couldn''t bear the headache that came at this moment. Jiang Ruolan glanced at Xian Zihao. **** After 20 minutes Jiang Ruolan got out of the car and looked at the house in the residential complex and saw that it was dark. Jiang Yijun wasn''t home yet? She turned around and opened the car door, carefully helping the alcohol reeking man out. Xian Zihao was more than 1.8 meters tall, and it was very difficult for her to support him. It took Jiang Ruolan another 10 minutes before she managed to bring him up the stairs. Jiang Ruolan took out the key Jiang Yijun had given her and opened the door. She then immediately dragged Xian Zihao inside. She used one hand to climb the wall and find the light switch. She turned on the light and closed the door, then dragged Xian Zihao all the way to her temporary bedroom. *Bang!* Jiang Ruolan had just taken a step into the bedroom when she suddenly heard a muffled bang and turned her head around. Xian Zihao''s head actually hit the door frame, and she quickly reached out to rub it. Xian Zihao had sobered up a little from the impact. He opened his eyes and slowly looked at her. "Does it hurt?" Jiang Ruolan suppressed the smile on her face and saw that there was a patch of red on his forehead as if the place he had hit was the same as the one he had hit on the car seat. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to rub Xian Zihao''s forehead. She looked as if she was coaxing a child, "Be good, it doesn''t hurt, it doesn''t hurt, I''ll help you massage it." "You live here?" Xian Zihao frowned and avoided her hand. Jiang Ruolan''s hand froze in mid-air. What an ungrateful person. She was too lazy to help him. She simply let go of his arm to allow him to stand on his own. Xian Zihao leaned against the door and staggered for a moment. Jiang Ruolan coldly snorted. "What''s wrong? Do you think this house is too small? It didn''t meet your standards? Then when I asked at which hotel you were staying, why did you not answer?" Xian Zihao cast a glance at her but did not enter the bedroom. With one hand on the wall, he asked, "Where is the bathroom?" "Over there." She pointed to the bathroom opposite. Xian Zihao unsteadily walked to the bathroom and closed the door. After about two minutes, Jiang Ruolan heard the sound of water splashing in the bathroom. Moments later, Xian Zihao opened the door and walked out. He seemed to wash his face with cold water. Under the fluorescent light, his handsome face was still a little pale. Xian Zihao staggered back to Jiang Ruolan''s bedroom door and placed his hand on the door frame. "Have you decided? Are you going back to the hotel or are you going to stay here?" Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and looked into his dark, drunken eyes. She wanted to say, ''Are you awake? Are you going to ask someone to bring you back to the hotel yourself, or should I take you back to the hotel?''. However, it was not appropriate for her to send out the order so straightforwardly, so she could only ask more discreetly. Although she didn''t say it directly, Xian Zihao understood the meaning behind her gaze. He didn''t move, and after looking at Jiang Ruolan for a moment, he snorted and went into her bedroom. "Sigh, you --" Seeing Xian Zihao enter her bedroom, Jiang Ruolan immediately turned around. Just when she was about to ask if he was really drunk or just playing with her, her waist was suddenly grabbed by someone. Xian Zihao grabbed her waist and pulled her inside. The light in the bedroom was not lit, and in the dim light that came from the living room, Xian Zihao''s eyes were as deep as a pool. The strong smell of alcohol and the unique yet pleasant scent of his body enveloped her body. His slightly burning lips moved slightly against her, "Were you worried about me? Hmm?" Xian Zihao kissed her on the corner of her mouth, and there was a smile in his voice. His voice touched her most sensitive nerve in an instant. Jiang Ruolan stared straight at the man in front of her. She pressed herself stiffly against the cold wall and took a long time before she could recover her wits. "It''s not like I''m wrong to care about you." "Do you really care about me?" Xian Zihao narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on her. A hoarse voice came from between their lips. "Jiang Ruolan, who am I to you?" Jiang Ruolan lifted her eyes and met his dark eyes. "I " The word she wanted to say was swallowed again by him. Xian Zihao''s long arm wrapped around the back of her neck, and he restrained all her movements as she tried to struggle. Xian Zihao''s lips were moist and cool. This time, he didn''t act the way he did the previous two times. He raised his head and glared at her. Jiang Ruolan resisted even more, but he easily pressed down on her moving hand, turning his head to her ear and whispering, "Answer me, why do you care about me? Who am I to you?" As Xian Zihao spoke, his lips caressed Jiang Ruolan''s ears, causing her to tremble uncontrollably. She almost lost control of her voice. She bit down on her lower lip and tilted her head, trying to avoid his gentle yet bewitching kiss. Chapter 106 - Are You Finally Giving Our Marriage A Chance? "Just what Stop... What Are...You...Doing.." The entanglement of their kisses blurred Jiang Ruolan''s words. Xian Zihao did not answer, but released his hand from Jiang Ruolan''s waist and slammed the door shut. Immediately darkness enveloped them both. Jiang Ruolan could only catch a glimpse of the pitch-black light in his eyes, and the sweet scent of alcohol that permeated the air between their lips. Was she drunk too? Was she drunk from just a single glass of white wine? Otherwise, why did she bring him back to her house so foolishly? Jiang Ruolan was no longer an ignorant child. She should have known that if she gave their marriage a chance, she might not be able to escape. Although Xian Zihao was rational and respected her wishes, but once she lost her determination, he would definitely not let her back down. Was she really letting her guard down, or was it just the alcohol? Seeing Jiang Ruolan suddenly fall silent and stop resisting, Xian Zihao began to kiss her gently. Her heart suddenly started beating uncontrollably, and she could almost hear the violent thumping sounds. Jiang Ruolan felt that they should stop, and wanted to push him away. In her panic and confusion, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what had happened to her. It was as if she had already walked onto another path and in fact, she had long deviated from the original starting point. "I do." "Because we''re husband and wife, understand?" "I won''t divorce her." "Ruolan is my wife, and she is, and always will be!" "A hot shower will keep the cold out." "Jiang Ruolan, who am I to you?" Xian Zihao''s words rang in her ears time and again. She seemed to be entirely bewitched by this man. Jiang Ruolan stared at his deep and bottomless black eyes. This kind of man always gave people a feeling of peace of mind. This kind of man always had a hint of gentleness in him. This kind of man was a fatal attraction to countless women. Xian Zihao pressed Jiang Ruolan hard against the wall. His insistent mouth was parting her shaking lips, sending wild tremors along her nerves, evoking from her sensations she had never known she was capable of feeling. He took off his windbreaker and threw it at his feet. Xian Zihao then took Jiang Ruolan''s hand and forced it around his waist. His hands trembled as he placed them on her waist, the heat from his fingers scorching her heart until suddenly there was a slight stabbing pain in her neck. He sucked hard on the artery of her neck and his hand tightened around her waist, causing her entire body to tense up. Xian Zihao paused as if he finally returned back to his senses. He rested his head against Jiang Ruolan''s neck. His suppressed and quiet voice slowly sounded by her ear, "Why aren''t you stopping me? Are you finally giving our marriage a chance?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the man in front of her in the darkness. She didn''t know if he was sober or really drunk. On the night of their wedding, if Xian Zihao had done something to her, she might have compromised, but he always reminded her that their marriage was not based on love, that''s why she deliberately kept the distance between them. Jiang Ruolan slowly closed her eyes. A strange string seemed to pull at her nerves as her hand around his waist slowly climbing up his back. Xian Zihao stopped what Jiang Ruolan was doing and looked straight at her in the darkness. For a moment, his heart stirred. He pressed his hand against the back of her head and focusing his eyes on hers. Then, everything seemed to have taken a sudden turn for the worse. Xian Zihao seemed to fidget as he separated Jiang Ruolan''s legs and squeezed his legs between her legs. Their bodies were tightly pressed together. Jiang Ruolan''s body completely leaned against him. Her hands moved down to his waist, and she looked at his eyes that glittered like stars in the darkness with a misty gaze. "Jiang Ruolan, I''ve completely underestimated your influence on me." Xian Zihao suddenly whispered in her ear. *Crack!* Suddenly, the sound of the door opening was heard. Jiang Ruolan''s heart was still pounding, and her whole body was stiff with the sound. She suddenly raised her eyes and met Xian Zihao''s gaze in the darkness. His pretty eyebrows were slightly knitted, and his gaze was slightly cold as he looked at her. It was clear that he was unhappy with the person who suddenly entered the house. "My brother." Jiang Ruolan said it in a small, hoarse voice. Their lips were still pressed together. Xian Zihao stopped all his movements, but he still held her close to the wall. Jiang Ruolan was frightened by the sounds coming from outside. She raised her hand to push Xian Zihao away, but the moment she touched his chest, he won''t move at all. She gritted her teeth and said, "It''s my brother He''s back I''m here for a business trip, so I''ll stay here with him for the time being!" "Hurry up and let go. He will hear us." After being interrupted, Xian Zihao really wanted to throw Jiang Yijun out right now. This was Jiang Yijun''s house after all, so how could Jiang Ruolan dare to mess around with Xian Zihao! If that brat knew the situation she was in now, he would definitely vomit blood! Xian Zihao''s black eyes stared at her, clearly not wanting to let her go. As soon as Jiang Yijun entered the house, he noticed that the light was on in the living room. Jiang Ruolan''s bag was left on the floor by the door. Jiang Yijun immediately took a glance at the closed bedroom door. "Didn''t this woman say she was having a party tonight? She''s back already?" Jiang Yijun muttered to himself. He slowly walked towards Jiang Ruolan''s bedroom and leaned against the door, listening to the sounds coming from inside. Chapter 107 - How Did She Die Jiang Ruolan''s hair stood on end when she heard Jiang Yijun''s footsteps. Remembering that the bedroom door was just closed, but it was not locked, and that both she and Xian Zihao were undressed, Jiang Ruolan''s heart instantly leaped to her throat. Immediately, she looked pleadingly at Xian Zihao, asking him to let her go. However, a mischievous glint flashed past his eyes. Jiang Ruolan carefully pushed him away. She used her eyes to beg him to stop but instead, Xian Zihao bent his head down to once again capture her lips. Jiang Ruolan sucked in a breath. Xian Zihao tightened his grip on her waist. "Ugh " Jiang Ruolan whimpered angrily, she didn''t dare to make too much noise. She was afraid that Jiang Yijun would hear her. At the same time, Jiang Yijun''s voice came from outside the door. "Ruolan, are you asleep?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes immediately widened, and her struggling movements became more intense. Xian Zihao seemed to have done it on purpose, completely ignoring her panic. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and bit his shoulder, savagely. She pushed him away with all her might. It was unknown if Xian Zihao really let her go or if she pushed him too hard, but he was pushed back just like that. She then hurriedly stood by the door with her hand on the door handle, carefully listening for the sound outside. Xian Zihao looked at her cautious actions with a faint smile. "She''s really asleep?" Seeing that there was no sound from inside, Jiang Yijun stayed outside for a while before turning around to take a shower. Hearing the sound of water splashing in the bathroom, Jiang Ruolan let out a long breath. She looked back at Xian Zihao and started to panic. Originally, she thought that Jiang Yijun was home, so she brought Xian Zihao with her. All she had to do was explain his identity. Plus, he was drunk, so no matter what, Jiang Yijun wouldn''t say anything, but now This situation was not easy to explain. If she explained it to him, the situation would only get worse. "He didn''t know you were married?" Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan''s panicked eyes. His voice was neither warm nor cold, but it was apparent that he was unhappy to be interrupted! Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She glared at him before carefully locking the door. When she turned around, she saw Xian Zihao rubbing his glabella and whispered, "He didn''t know that you were here. When my brother falls asleep, I''ll go out and find you some hangover tea. " Xian Zihao pursed his lips and looked at the evasive look in her eyes. "You don''t intend to tell him that I''m here?" "It''s already so late, and I won''t tell him anymore." Jiang Ruolan had a headache. Xian Zihao remained calm and collected as he watched her actions. His elegant brows were slightly raised. "How old is he?" "A year younger than me." "Why are you afraid he''ll see us? Since he is no longer a child, he must understand that there is nothing wrong with us living together." His voice was faint, and it did not sound like he was very happy. Jiang Ruolan remained silent as she leaned against the door. She stretched out her hand to straighten her clothes and pulled back the sleeve that had slipped on her arm. "It''s complicated." Seeing her actions, Xian Zihao paused for a moment. He then walked to her bed, no longer looking at Jiang Ruolan. He turned on the dim yellow light at the head of the bed. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a yellow photo in front of the bed. He extended his hand and picked it up. Seeing him pick up the photo, Jiang Ruolan was about to say something, but in the end, she did not stop him. In the photo, a beautiful and enchanting young woman was squatting in a field of flowers, her arms spread wide around a small man and a little girl. The two children looked about two or three years old. The little girl in the photo had round eyes. Her small hand held the little boy''s hand while leaning against the woman''s chest. Her eyes were innocent and confused. "Is this you?" Xian Zihao asked. Jiang Ruolan answered softly while listening to the commotion outside, "Yes." The little boy in the photo was naturally her brother and the woman Xian Zihao''s eyes froze. He looked at the alluring yet gentle woman in the picture and asked calmly, "How did she die?" Knowing that he was asking about her mother''s death, Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes and didn''t answer. Xian Zihao turned around and looked at her. He saw that Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to talk about it, and put the frame back in front of the bed. "When I was four years old, in June, my mother went to visit the Jiang Family. After she came back, she committed suicide by jumping off a building." Jiang Ruolan said suddenly. Xian Zihao''s hand that was putting the photo back on the bed paused slightly. He turned around and looked at Jiang Ruolan, who had already lifted her face. "At that time, I didn''t understand anything. I didn''t know what she wanted to do by jumping off the building. Even when I was taken to her corpse and saw the blood all over the ground, I still didn''t understand what was happening. At that time, I didn''t even cry." Xian Zihao stared at her in silence. Jiang Ruolan sighed lightly and suddenly smiled, "It''s been twenty years. My brother and I each have a photo of her. I would have forgotten what she looked like if he hadn''t put this photo here." While they were talking, the sound of Jiang Yijun quietly entering his bedroom was heard from outside. Jiang Ruolan''s tense mood finally calmed down after hearing the sound of the room door closing. Xian Zihao gently put down the photo frame and turned around. He was looking at Jiang Ruolan''s limpid eyes that were filled with neither sadness nor joy. His voice seemed to have the ability to clear other people''s anxieties, and he seemed to be more patient with her. "Jiang Ruolan, get rid of all your defenses. Tell me, seven years ago, why did you leave the Jiang Family?" Chapter 108 - Did You Hide A Gigolo In Your Room "Can I not answer?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and walked over to him. She looked at the photo frame that had been placed on the bedside table and took it. She gently stroked it with her hand. "No matter what my previous life was like, it was my past. I wanted to move on and look forward to the next day with joy instead of wasting time remembering the past." Xian Zihao pursed his lips and didn''t say a word. "He should be asleep by now. I''ll go pour a cup of tea to get rid of your hangover." Jiang Ruolan decided to change the topic and walked out. Ten minutes later, she walked back to the bedroom with the freshly brewed Awakened Tea. Xian Zihao was already sitting on the edge of the bed, leaning his head against the headboard. He seemed to have fallen asleep. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment before hurriedly walking towards him. She carefully placed the cup on the table and observed him under the dim light of the bedside lamp. She saw that he had fallen asleep. Jiang Ruolan carefully pulled the thin blanket and lightly covered Xian Zihao''s body. Her movement didn''t wake him up. Xian Zihao seemed to have something on his mind today. However, he was still as calm and unfathomable as before, making it difficult for people to see through him. The coldness around him was also much stronger than before. Silence reigned in the dark bedroom. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked at the photo frame beside her without moving for a long time. *** Early the next morning. A knock on the door awakened Jiang Ruolan. She suddenly opened her eyes and sat up. Xian Zihao, who was sleeping on the other side, also lifted his hand to rub his forehead that was sore from the hangover last night. He opened his eyes for only a second before turning to look at Jiang Ruolan with a calm expression. "Jiang Ruolan, where did you put my toothpaste?" Jiang Yijun''s voice was accompanied by knocking on the door. After half a minute, when he realized that there was no response from the inside, he began to knock hard. "Jiang Ruolan! Stop sleeping! Come out! Where did you hide the toothpaste?" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she stealthily glanced at Xian Zihao''s expression. He still had a headache. "Hey, what are you doing?" Jiang Ruolan whispered and took his hand when she saw him get up from the bed. "Open the door." Xian Zihao spoke lightly and was about to continue walking towards the door. "No way! Stop! If he found out that someone had appeared out of nowhere and was staying here for the night, he would definitely be mad!" As she said that, Jiang Ruolan quickly jumped out of her bed and held Xian Zihao''s hand tightly with one hand. Then, she placed her body in front of him to block his path with her other hand. "You can''t open the door!" Xian Zihao frowned. "Jiang Ruolan, sometimes I really can''t tell whether you''re a coward or not. What''s there to be hidden?" "Who cares if I have the guts! Of course, I have my reasons for not letting him find out that you are here!" Jiang Ruolan looked Xian Zihao in the eye, then turned to look at the door, which had been knocked so hard that it shook. "Jiang Ruolan? Are you awake? What were you talking about? I didn''t hear you clearly!" Jiang Yijun knocked on the door impatiently. He tried to turn the door handle. "I''ll come in!" His hand turned the door handle twice, but he found that the door was locked! Jiang Yijun''s expression froze as he lowered his head to look at the door handle with a strange expression. He then turned it a few times and realized that it was really locked! ''This woman is sleeping in his house, and she dares to lock the door? Who was she defending against?!'' *Bang! Bang! Bang!* "Jiang Ruolan, open the door!" Jiang Yijun pounded on the door. "Open the door right now! Did you do something shameful? Did you hide a gigolo in your room? Open the door!" It was originally just a joke from him, but it caused Jiang Ruolan''s face to turn deathly pale. Xian Zihao looked at her face expressionlessly. With a cold smile, he pushed her away and went to open the door. "Don''t open it!" Jiang Ruolan quickly raised her hand to stop him. Jiang Yijun heard her voice, but he can''t hear it clearly. He frowned, feeling even weirder. He asked curiously while sticking to the door. "Are you unwell? Why are you speaking so softly? Could you open the door for me? If you are sick, I will take you to the hospital!" Jiang Ruolan stopped Xian Zihao and shouted at the door, "I''m fine! The toothpaste is in the third box under the washstand. I put it there yesterday and forgot to take it out! I had too much to drink at the party last night, and now my head hurts. I don''t want to get up! Don''t worry about me!" Jiang Yijun, who was standing outside the door, dispelled his suspicions when he heard her words. He looked back at the bathroom with the toothbrush without toothpaste in his mouth. Just as he was about to go back and brush his teeth, he heard a strange noise in the room and stopped abruptly. "Jiang Ruolan, open the door and let me in." Jiang Yijun said lightly as he stood outside her bedroom door. Jiang Ruolan initially thought that he would honestly go brush his teeth and get ready to go to work, but she didn''t expect that he would retreat after just two steps. Jiang Ruolan immediately raised her hand and scratched her head in annoyance, then glared fiercely at Xian Zihao, who had a calm expression with both hands on his chest, as if he were watching a good show. Chapter 109 - Untitled "Don''t make a sound!" She whispered again, then walked to the door. She leaned against it and listened to the sound outside, then stepped back to the bed and said, "I have a headache! I feel too lazy to get up! Hurry up and take a shower, you have to go to work quickly, don''t you?" No sound from outside. Jiang Ruolan quietly walked to the door again and pressed her ear against it. As expected, there was no sound. That was probably because Jiang Yijun didn''t want to argue with her again, so he left. Jiang Ruolan let out a faint sigh. She then turned around to look at Xian Zihao, who had a faint smile on his face. Knowing that he was just standing there watching a good show, Jiang Ruolan smugly said in a low voice, "How about that? You yourself see I managed to send him away. I can handle my own brother so easily." "Is this how you fooled him since he was young?" Xian Zihao''s words and smile was laced with a few hints of mockery. Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze. Then he said sarcastically, "Of course, the brother''s temperament follows his sister''s temperament. His sister is a fool and easily deceived." F * ck! It seemed like Xian Zihao was trying to ridicule her intelligence! Jiang Ruolan was about to reply when she suddenly heard a crisp sound. Before she could react, the door she was leaning on was pushed open from the outside. As soon as Jiang Yijun opened the door, he found that the door was blocked with heavy objects. He then realized that Jiang Ruolan was leaning against it, which made him more suspicious. He pushed the door hard until the door was completely opened. As soon as he stepped through the door, he came face to face with Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan looked at him with astonishment. While Xian Zihao remained calm and composed as before, however, the moment his gaze landed on Jiang Yijun''s face, the emotion between his eyebrows changed slightly, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye. "How did you get in?!" Jiang Ruolan stared at Jiang Yijun with her mouth agape. Jiang Yijun didn''t say anything. His cold gaze was still fixed on Xian Zihao as he silently threw a key at her. Jiang Ruolan immediately raised her hand to receive the key thrown at her. She lowered her head to look at it before raising her head speechlessly. She laughed and tried to ignore the fact that this was Jiang Yijun''s home. How could he not have a spare key to her bedroom! How did she not know that Jiang Yijun had become as scheming as Xian Zihao! "Who is he?" What was rare was that Jiang Yijun didn''t get angry. His voice was so calm that it didn''t sound like him. He looked coldly at the calm and collected Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan suddenly seemed to recall something and looked at Xian Zihao, As expected, although there was no shock on his face, he was still staring at Jiang Yijun''s face! The two of them were at least twenty or thirty percent alike, and the resemblance between Jiang Yijun and Xian Jian was even greater. Even she had noticed it long ago, so how could Xian Zihao not have noticed at all? Jiang Ruolan did not reply. Jiang Yijun forcibly shifted his gaze away from the man who looked similar to him. He looked at Jiang Ruolan with eyes full of accusation. "Why is he here?! And at this time? In your room so early in the morning?!" Jiang Ruolan could feel the anger emanating from Jiang Yijun. She opened her mouth, but before she could speak, Jiang Yijun forcibly opened the door and headed for the living room. Jiang Ruolan''s stiffened from the loud sound of her door being thrown against the wall. She turned her head to look at Xian Zihao, but the latter only looked at her indifferently. She couldn''t see through Xian Zihao''s thoughts. She didn''t know if he saw anything on Jiang Yijun''s face, but even though it seemed like nothing, she could feel that there was some deeper meaning behind his (Xian Zihao) expression. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and ran into the living room. Jiang Yijun was already standing there, waiting for her. "Jiang Yijun! Don''t misunderstand! I only locked the door because--" "Who is he?" Jiang Yijun cut her and coldly looked at her, his face already unnaturally livid. Jiang Ruolan had never seen Jiang Yijun this angry before, at least he had always been joking with her. After all these years, neither of them had ever fallen out with each other and even though she knew that he would get angry when he knew about this, but she didn''t expect him to be so angry. Jiang Ruolan quickly grabbed his arm and said, "He is --" "I''m Xian Zihao." A clear and serene voice came from behind her. Jiang Yijun and Jiang Ruolan were both stunned. In the blink of an eye, the anger within Jiang Yijun''s body dissipated by more than half. "You can call me brother-in-law." Without waiting for any reaction from the two siblings, Xian Zihao curved his lips into a faint smile and gave Jiang Yijun a carefree smile. It was as if he was always like this, calm and unperturbed, without a shred of arrogance or intent to do anything that could instantly extinguish the flames of war that were burning fiercely. It was as if his simple and quiet words instantly suppressed the anger that erupted from Jiang Yijun. Just like a drop of sweet dew in a drought, refreshing and cleansing. Yes, he was Xian Zihao. Because he was Xian Zihao, there was nothing wrong with him appearing in Jiang Ruolan''s room. Jiang Ruolan''s hand was still on Jiang Yijun''s arm, and she could feel the tension on his muscles. She carefully pinched his arm, causing him to look down at her and see her nod. Jiang Yijun sucked in a deep breath as if he was overwhelmed with anger. When he raised his head to look at Xian Zihao, who was walking towards them, a complicated expression appeared on his face. Chapter 110 - If You Are Not Satisfied With Each Other, Go Fight Outside At 7:30 a.m., Jiang Ruolan was holding a bowl and eating her breakfast. After eating a few bites, she put down the bowl and looked at the two men sitting on either side of the table. They were fine just now, and Jiang Yijun didn''t get angry when he learned Xian Zihao''s existence in Jiang Ruolan''s life. Jiang Ruolan started talking about other things to distract him. Finally, everyone sat down and had breakfast in a friendly manner, but who would have thought that neither of them would move their chopsticks and sit opposite of each other like this?! Moreover, neither of them said a single word. Xian Zihao had been looking at Jiang Yijun with a faint smile the entire time. His eyes were unfathomable, and no one was able to fathom the hidden meaning behind his smile. Jiang Yijun had been staring at him with a cold and complicated look on his face. He just sat there without moving and just stared back at him expressionlessly. Jiang Ruolan speechlessly slammed her hand on the table, "What are you two doing!? What is this! Can''t you two just eat! What''s the point of you both staring at each other like that? If you are not satisfied with each other, go fight outside! I will definitely not stop you two!" The scariest part was that if the two of them stared at each other like this, Jiang Ruolan would immediately start to suspect that they were planning to marry each other. What made her feel uncomfortable right now was that she really didn''t know what kind of relationship Jiang Yijun had with the Xian Family. Jiang Yijun took a deep breath. Then, he lowered his head and began to eat the rice in the bowl mechanically. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned to look at Xian Zihao, only to see him pick up a handful of vegetables slowly and then he casually put them into her bowl. Jiang Ruolan stared at the food in the bowl. Although she had some doubts in her heart, in the end, she did not say anything and just ate it without saying a word. In the next moment, a piece of meat was stuffed into her bowl. "Eat more meat. A stronger body is better than a body that is easily blown away by the wind1." With that, Jiang Yijun stuffed another piece of meat into her bowl. "I " Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Xian Zihao did not say anything. His face was also expressionless, but in the blink of an eye, he gave her another piece of vegetables. Jiang Yijun paused for a moment. Not long after, he stuffed another piece of meat into her bowl. Then, Xian Zihao handed her another piece of vegetables. Not long after, a small hill appeared in Jiang Ruolan''s rice bowl. She wanted to cry but there were no tears in her eyes as she ate the meat and vegetables. When Jiang Yijun picked up another piece of meat and handed it over, she couldn''t take it anymore. At the same time, she noticed Xian Zihao silently laughing at her. Jiang Ruolan realised that when Xian Zihao was fighting with Jiang Yijun to give her food, it was because he wanted to watch a good show. Damn it! Here she was, wondering if he had fallen in love with her. Did this person have any humanity? Jiang Ruolan glared at him with a sour look on her face. She then looked at Jiang Yijun, who had already retracted his chopsticks and stuffed the piece of meat into his mouth. "Last night " Suddenly, Jiang Yijun opened his mouth. He paused and then looked at Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao''s brows were raised as he looked at him with a wide smile. It was like he was confirming what was playing in Jiang Yijun''s mind. His wide smile was telling him (Jiang Yijun) that something really had happened and he wasn''t planning to hide it at all. Jiang Ruolan swallowed her saliva and replied, "We bumped into each other during dinner last night. He was so drunk that he lost consciousness. He''s been asleep since I brought him back." Jiang Yijun did not say anything. However, Xian Zihao glanced at Jiang Ruolan with a hint of disagreement in his eyes. When Jiang Yijun saw Xian Zihao''s meaningful gaze, he also saw a faint red mark on Jiang Ruolan''s neck and ear. He expressionlessly swallowed his saliva. Suddenly, he stood up and left the room. After Jiang Yijun left, Jiang Ruolan sighed and raised her hand to cover her face. She glanced at Xian Zihao and said, "What happened to your driver last night? You''re so drunk that you can''t even walk steadily anymore, why did he leave you behind and run away?" "His mother had a heart attack last night." Xian Zihao replied. Jiang Ruolan never thought that something terrible had happened. No wonder when his boss was so drunk, the driver didn''t care and left in a taxi. No one was more important than their loved ones. Therefore, when the driver asked for temporary leave, Xian Zihao agreed without any objection. "Are you sure he''s your younger brother?" When Xian Zihao said this, Jiang Ruolan was in the middle of studying Xian Zihao in her heart, wondering if this society had completely transformed him into the most suitable actor so that everything would be perfect for him. Both internally and externally, it was enough to topple any woman. She sometimes wondered if Zhan An had intentionally set up a trap for Xian Zihao when he was born! The thoughts in her head suddenly stopped, and her face quickly turned stiff as she hid all her emotions. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan had quickly collected her emotions, Xian Zihao''s brows slightly raised and a faint smile appeared in his eyes. It was as if he was just casually asking. In the end, she did not answer, because when she thought of something to say, Jiang Yijun had entered the living room. He was supposed on leave today, but something urgent seemed to keep him busy for the time being. Before he left, his face was still bitter. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly got up and ran to the edge of the balcony. She lowered her head and looked outside. After a while, she let out a sigh of relief when she saw that Jiang Yijun had indeed left. When she turned around, she saw Xian Zihao still sitting by the table. He was looking out the window, and the sunlight was shining through the window onto him. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if Xian Zihao was just casually asking or if he was seriously asking, but he only asked that one question and didn''t speak again. **** Glossary: 1 A strong body is better than a weak body Chapter 111 - Xian Guiying? Qin Gengxin Had he really seen something? Or was he testing her? Jiang Ruolan looked at how Xian Zihao sat there calmly, and the confusion in her heart could circle the earth several times After the city exhibition on Friday ended, as the editor said, Jiang Ruolan could continue staying at F City for an extra week, but as soon as the exhibition ended, the editor called her and told her to go back to H City, and returned to work on Monday. He also said that her vacation had been cancelled, and if she returned one day later, her salary would be cut. Jiang Ruolan asked him in grief and indignation why he didn''t keep his word. After what happened that day, Jiang Yijun didn''t give her any face at all. He had always been ignoring her. Jiang Ruolan even thought of using her vacation to cultivate a sense of brotherhood with him, but who knew the holiday would be brutally cancelled! Chief Editor: "Your vacation was approved by the President of Qin, and he also was the one who cancelled it. If you want to know the reason, then asked him." Jiang Ruolan stared at her phone with a cold expression. She gritted her teeth in anger. ''F*ck! Qin Gengxin, you are narrow-minded! I only stole your ID card, is there a need for you to have such a vindictive nature!'' If he did not approve of her vacation at the beginning, that would have been fine! But now...The saddest and most painful thing in the world was that the promised vacation was cancelled at night... This was too f*cking painful. That night, as Jiang Ruolan was packing her belongings and getting ready to leave the next day, Jiang Yijun was sitting on the couch and looked at her gloomily. This brat hadn''t spoken to her for two days. Jiang Ruolan put down her luggage in front of him. She then took everything out and sat in front of him on the carpet; folded everything into the luggage. Jiang Yijun finally had a reaction to it. His reaction was... He stood up and entered his bedroom, closing the door with a bang. Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was gathering her clothes stiffened a little. She looked towards the tightly closed door and sighed. Logically speaking, even though she was hiding what had happened that night from him, Jiang Yijun should''ve been fine right now... But why does it last up to 2 days?! Jiang Ruolan shook her head. She sighed and continued folding her clothes. When she was about to finish folding all the clothes she wanted to take, Jiang Yijun suddenly walked out of the bedroom. "Jiang Ruolan, when are you going to leave?" As she folded them, she glanced at him disapprovingly. "What? You can''t bear for me to leave? Then why did you ignore me these few days?" Jiang Yijun pursed his lips without saying anything. After a while, he frowned and said, "I''ve talked to my girlfriend. I''ve arranged for you to meet her." Although Jiang Yijun didn''t respond to her these days, he never mentioned the fact that he looked similar to Xian Zihao. That day, before Xian Zihao left, he looked at Jiang Yijun''s photo on her bedside. In that photo, he (Jiang Yijun) was only two years old. Xian Zihao just kept looking at it and didn''t say anything. However, Jiang Ruolan felt a pang in her heart. She always felt that the two of them had something to do with each other, but she didn''t have the courage to poke on this matter because she wasn''t entirely sure if it was good or bad for Jiang Yijun. Seeing that he did not mention it, Jiang Ruolan heaved a sigh of relief and continued to fold her clothes, "Your girlfriend? I won''t be able to meet her because my flight is tomorrow morning. I will only be able to meet her when you get married." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan smiled at him, "If it''s appropriate, you can get married to her soon. When you have a family, I can be at ease." Jiang Yijun didn''t react at all when he saw how happy she was for him. He turned around coldly and went back into his room without saying a word. Once again, he slammed the door. Jiang Ruolan was extremely confused as she stared at the door. Gritting her teeth, she cursed in a low voice, "Stinking brat, I''m still not done yet." ***** H City''s airport was very crowded. Jiang Ruolan walked out of the airport lobby. As she was about to go to the parking lot to check if an airport bus was heading into town, she suddenly saw a recognizable figure from the corner of her eye. She saw a tall and slender woman carrying a suitcase. She seemed to be looking at something from afar. That was Xian Guiying? Jiang Ruolan stopped and was about to walk towards her when she caught sight of a familiar red Ferrari coming from across the bridge. Shocked, Jiang Ruolan immediately went to hide behind a potted tree. She saw the Ferrari coming all the way down to the parking lot, where it was parked in front of Xian Guiying, who had been waiting for a long time. Xian Guiyingi stood there quietly, watching as the window slowly rolled down to reveal a familiar face. She smiled at the driver with a polite smile. Jiang Ruolan had been paying attention to Xian Guiying''s expression the entire time. She had clearly seen the look of anticipation on Xian Guiying''s face just now, and even the trace of joy in her eyes when the Ferrari drew closer, but when the car was now parked right in front of her, she had a polite and distant smile on her face. From the look of her expression, she seemed to be saying goodbye to a very ordinary friend. It wasn''t that Jiang Ruolan hadn''t noticed the Ferrari''s license plate. It was Qin Gengxin''s car. Jiang Ruolan was puzzled. Could it be that the child in Xian Guiying''s womb was Qin Gengxin? But that''s not right. No matter how much of a bastard he is, he shouldn''t go and screw up his best friend''s little sister, right? It was one thing to make a big deal out of it, but to be like nothing had happened after that and continued to fooling with other women, wasn''t that a d*ck move? No, this wasn''t right. If the child in Xian Guiying''s womb belonged to Qin Gengxin, why was Xian Guiying''s expression so calm and courteous? But if that wasn''t the case, then what did Xian Guiying''s gaze filled with anticipation when she saw him? It didn''t seem right to say that there was nothing between Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying based on how they behave. After a while, Xian Guiying looked at the time and said a few words to the person in the car. She then dragged her luggage into the airport lobby. Xian Guiying should be returning to the United States today. Jiang Ruolan was considering whether or not she should go out and send her off, but she felt that it wasn''t really appropriate. Although the two of them had stayed with the Xian Family for the night and spent their time talking to each other, it still didn''t seem appropriate for her to go out in this kind of situation. She didn''t know what to say. While Jiang Ruolan was thinking, the red Ferrari parked there suddenly made a u-turn and headed straight to the dark corner where she was standing. Qin Gengxin immediately stopped the car in front of her and walked towards her. When he saw that Jiang Ruolan was standing there motionlessly, he frowned and looked at her with dissatisfaction. "What are you looking at?" Chapter 112 - Whats Your Relationship With Xian Guiying Jiang Ruolan looked around before asking, "How did you know I was here?" "Nonsense, I got someone to book your ticket, how could I not know that you''re here?" Qin Gengxin crossed his hands over his chest and leaned against the door of the car. He was looking at Jiang Ruolan''s dark face with an indifferent expression, "What? You took my ID card and ran off on your own. Now, you don''t dare to face me?" Jiang Ruolan was so embarrassed when he mentioned that. She lowered her head, took out her wallet, pulled out Qin Gengxin''s ID and passed it to him. "There. I''ll give it back to you." Qin Gengxin scoffed. He took the identity card and put it in his pocket. He then nodded to the side with his chin, signaling her to get in the car. "Stop standing there. I''m here to pick you up!" Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was still standing there motionless, Qin Gengxin looked at her in disgust, as if he was looking at a fool. "Get in the car quickly." Didn''t he come to see Xian Guiying? Why was he here to pick her up? Jiang Ruolan raised her head to look at Qin Gengxin. **** On the highway back to the city, Jiang Ruolan would glance back at Qin Gengxin, who was driving. It was probably because she was a bit too deliberate, he caught her sneaking glance at him. "What are you looking at?" Qin Gengxin turned his head and looked at Jiang Ruolan with a strange expression in his eyes. "What''s your relationship with Xian Guiying?" she asked. "Xian Guiying? What can Guiying and I have to do with each other? She''s Zihao''s sister." He replied indifferently, and then curiously asked her, "You know Guiying?" Jiang Ruolan almost bit her tongue. "Even though I work in the media and in the Ministry of Commerce, I am still in the same circle of people. The famous CEO of Xian''s Enterprise, there shouldn''t be no one who hasn''t heard of her before, right?" Qin Gengxin was smiling at her, but he didn''t say anything else. It seemed that he didn''t like to talk about Xian Guiying at all, thus, he quieted down. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but turn her head and stare at him, "I just saw her waiting for you in the parking lot. I thought you were here to send her off." "She went back to the United States today, and she called me when I was on my way to the airport, so I dropped her off." He replied. So that''s how it is Did she overthink? Originally, with a woman''s gossiping nature, Jiang Ruolan was still secretly guessing if there was some secret between the two of them. However, seeing Qin Gengxin''s feelings for Xian Guiying only as a "sister to his best friend," it didn''t seem like there was something between them at all. Could it be that she had seen Xian Guiying''s expression wrongly? After reaching the city, Qin Gengxin seemed to have something to do, so he left as soon as he sent Jiang Ruolan to the company. On the way, she received a call from the office. Since it was a Saturday, and there weren''t many people in the company during the afternoon, Jiang Ruolan immediately returned the equipment she brought with her. It was already evening, and after she packed up for a bit, she returned to Greenville Residence. Xian Zihao had left F City not long ago and did not say when he would return to H City, but Jiang Ruolan vaguely remembered that Secretary Du had said he (Xian Zihao) would leave for a month, so she was afraid that he wouldn''t return for the next two weeks. Even if he did return, he probably wouldn''t have come to Greenville Residence. Time passed quickly, and in just four to five days, the company underwent major changes. Some of her colleagues have been transferred to other departments, but she and Xiong Ruogang still hold the original position. During the meeting, the editors did not explain the reason but vaguely said it was because they could not lead. After hearing her colleagues mumbling in private, Jiang Ruolan realized that it was actually Du Yating who had made the decision. Jiang Ruolan felt that something wasn''t quite right. Du Yanting was Xian Zihao''s secretary. Although he was not as high as the CEO, he was still restricted by the boss. He was above everyone else, and he had a lot of power in his hands. She had always known that Secretary Du seemed gentle and refined, but he was not simple. The more one knew how to restrain their emotions, the more stable one would be in this society. Secretary Du always gave her a cautious and reserved feeling. The last time she had visited that laborer in the hospital, she was able to tell that Secretary Du wanted to be alone. People all had desires, some deep, some positive, some evil. Jiang Ruolan usually wouldn''t think too much about these things. However, this time, the case seemed to be closed in such a hurry that it made her a little wary. Du Yating was not a simple person. He tried to control the media''s mouth, but another part of the news was leaked. All of this was not good for Xian Zihao, but for Du Yating, it was a chance to succeed. What does he want to do? With whom does he work in the dark? Does anyone want to replace Xian Zihao as a CEO? Once the company''s meeting had ended, Jiang Ruolan immediately tidied up the documents in her hands while standing up. Suddenly, there seemed to be a voice resounding in her head. She suddenly remembered the old woman''s words who rushed to her side in the hospital that day. Didn''t Secretary Du say that these laborers were outsiders? Furthermore, they were all in remote areas far away from the village. Why was the family of the injured laborer in the hospital the moment this happened? They even want the media to uphold justice at every turn. Jiang Ruolan grabbed the document tightly. Did Xian Zihao know about these things? **** The next night, Jiang Ruolan was reading by herself in her study room when the music from her cell phone suddenly hooted in the quiet study room. The number displayed on the screen was Xian Zihao. "Hello?" She picked up the phone, placed the book upside down on the table. Fearing that the signal in the study was bad, Jiang Ruolan got up and walked out of the room and went downstairs. "Find time to request a few days off from the company." Xian Zihao''s faint voice was heard over the phone, "I''ve been on a business trip for a few days now. I need the most professional media to follow me to that meeting." "Huh? You want me to go on a business trip with you?" She had just returned from F City and was leaving again. "What is it? You feel that you are unfit?" "No, no, I mean this kind of good thing suddenly fell from the sky, I wasn''t prepared for it!" Chapter 113 - G City "How many days leave do I need?" It seemed that marrying Xian Zihao was really profitable to her. This kind of difference would not fall onto her shoulders easily, although she was usually very diligent, nevertheless, her qualifications were still shallow. Following the CEO of Xian Group to go to meetings, jobs like this will not fall on her even if it takes a few years. Actually, this is not considered a leave of absence, it counted as a task for her. It wouldn''t be easy for the chief editor to approve it, but since Xian Zihao asked for it, things were much easier. "Five days." "When do we leave?" "Contact Assistant Bai or Secretary Du, they will arrange the time." "Alright, I''ll contact them first thing tomorrow morning." "Alright." Xian Zihao answered in short words before hanging up. **** The next day, Jiang Ruolan went to apply for a leave of absence from the company. Although the editor was very dissatisfied with this, after all, Xian Zihao asked her for it, so he couldn''t refuse. After that, Jiang Ruolan specifically warned the chief editor not to let Qin Gengxin know about her business trip with Xian Zihao. Although the chief editor had his doubts, he wasn''t a nosy person, so he nodded. If Qin Gengxin and Xian Zihao didn''t know each other, she wouldn''t have to be so secretive, but the only thing she could do now was to delay as long as possible. Once Qin Gengxin returned to the United States, the world would be peaceful again. That night, Assistant Bai asked for Jiang Ruolan''s ID number. She said she booked a plane for the next day, and Jiang Ruolan specifically asked Assistant Bai which city they were going to. Assistant Bai said G City and Jiang Ruolan immediately felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured over her. G City. The northern city where she had been away for more than seven years. Was it a deliberate arrangement or just a coincidence? Xian Zihao clearly knew that Jiang Ruolan had a grudge with the Jiang Family, so why did he suddenly want her to go to G City with him? **** The next morning, Assistant Bai and Secretary Du got on the plane with her. Jiang Ruolan sat in the first-class cabin specially arranged by Assistant Bai. She held the ticket in her hand tightly as she looked at the words printed on it. The weather in the G City at the end of September was already around twelve to thirteen degrees. The yellow leaves on the sides of the road were falling down, and the autumn wind was bringing with it waves of chilliness. From getting off the plane to boarding the car arranged for her, Jiang Ruolan was silent as if she was not there. She would glance at the autumn sky from time to time before closing her eyes. "President Xian was staying at the Marriott Hotel in G City. Tomorrow''s meeting will be held at a hotel in G City center, and the content of the conference will be more sensitive." After leaving the airport at high speed, Secretary Du suddenly said after the car entered the inner city. Regarding Secretary Du, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether it was because she had complex thoughts about him, but when she looked up at his still refined smile, she could only give him a forced smile. "If you feel the need to arrange an assistant for me, then I can accept it. I don''t know what will happen tomorrow, and it would be better if someone could remind me. After all, this is the first time I have participated in an important meeting with President Xian." "It''s not a big deal, but Miss Jiang, you have to understand that the coverage of the meeting will be different from the interview." Secretary Du took a file and handed it to her. "This is material written during a Public Relations meeting with President Xian. You can see it. This way, you will know how to write tomorrow." "Okay, thank you." Jiang Ruolan took the folder and lowered her head to read it carefully. They did not go straight to the Marriott Hotel but first went to the hotel where the meeting would be held. When they arrived in front of the grand and magnificent hotel, Jiang Ruolan had just got out of the car when she saw several cars of the same style parked nearby. When she had left home that year, she knew that the Jiang Family had tried to find her. She had deliberately hidden herself for seven years in order to never have anything to do with the Jiang Family again. Assistant Bai, who was standing beside the car, suddenly said, "President Xian is out." Jiang Ruolan subconsciously turned her head and saw Xian Zihao walking out from the main entrance. A few staff members were talking to him from behind. He politely smiled and walked towards her. "President Xian." Secretary Du went up to him and passed him a stack of documents that he (Du Yanting) had prepared beforehand. When Xian Zihao took it, Secretary Du stood beside him and said something. Xian Zihao nodded his head indifferently. He calmly looked at the files in his hand and then walked to the car without raising his head or looking at Jiang Ruolan. He stopped a few steps away from her. Xian Zihao stared at the information in his hand and asked, "Are you used to the weather in the north?" Realizing that he was talking to her, Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She looked at the man who didn''t raise his head. He obviously hadn''t looked at her since he came out. He didn''t need to look at her to know that she was standing here. "It''s not like you don''t know that I''m not unfamiliar with G City." Her voice was thick with intent. Finally, Xian Zihao turned his gaze away from the information in his hands. His head slightly turned to look at her. Jiang Ruolan saw him studying the files in his hands, so she didn''t disturb him too much. Seeing Assistant Bai''s expression, she had no choice but to follow Xian Zihao into the car and sit beside him in the back seat. Secretary Du and Assistant Bai didn''t get in the car. There must be other cars. The driver looked back in the rearview mirror and asked respectfully, "President Xian, where are we going?" Xian Zihao cast a sidelong glance at Jiang Ruolan. "What do you want to eat?" "I''m not hungry." As soon as she finished speaking, her stomach growled a few times in disagreement. Jiang Ruolan immediately rolled her eyes at the air in front of her, not looking at Xian Zihao''s expression, which must be laughing at her. She raised her hand to cover her stomach, "Then you can have whatever you want, this is my first time attending this kind of meeting with you, and there are some aspects I don''t know about yet. To avoid any problems tomorrow, I want to see the materials Secretary Du gave me as soon as possible." "Back to the hotel." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything else to her. He turned around and spoke to the driver in a light tone. Chapter 114 - The Past I Marriott Hotel was a high-end hotel belonging to the first and second families in the country. Most of the people who were able to stay in the Marriott Hotel were rare and influential. As soon as Jiang Ruolan stepped out of the car, she shivered from the cold wind that suddenly hit her face. She only wore a long-sleeved shirt and a thin jacket, but she did not think that the city was now colder in the fall than a few years ago. She couldn''t help but raise her hand to rub her arm. Suddenly, she felt the warmth in the back of her shoulder. As she turned around, she saw Xian Zihao unconsciously take off his jacket and put it on her. "Have them take you to your room and ask the hotel staff to prepare some food. I still have some things I need to do. You could use this time to revise the materials Secretary Du gave you." Xian Zihao pointed at the two hotel staff who were already guarding the entrance of the hotel. "Then I''ll be going in." Jiang Ruolan nodded and suddenly stopped in front of the entrance. She wanted to return his coat, but when she looked back, Xian Zihao was already in the car, and the black car fled in the blink of an eye. She looked at the car and thought that no matter where Xian Zihao went, there would always be a limousine to pick him up. He probably wouldn''t catch a cold. Jiang Ruolan turned around and followed the hotel staff inside. When the two staff went in, they specifically asked her if she should get another room or go to President Xian''s room. Without thinking, Jiang Ruolan asked for another room. She knew Xian Zihao''s room was 1909, and her room had been arranged by the two staff numbered 1908, just across from his room. Jiang Ruolan only glanced at the door opposite and went into her room. This was the Marriott Hotel''s VIP suite. As soon as she entered, his feet stepped on the soft carpet. She turned on the lights and looked inside. The room looks very luxurious and comfortable. Jiang Ruolan slowly walked to the large and bright window and lightly opened the heavy dark gold curtain. Although it was not even 6 o''clock, the sky had already darkened by more than half. It has been more than seven years, and Jiang Ruolan never thought she would set foot in this city again. This city had given her too many memories that she would never forget. Perhaps all those memories had already been deeply ingrained in her life. She had thought that those memories were things that could be passed on and could be forgotten forever but now, standing in this city once again, her heart was unable to feel at ease. Looking at the city from a distance, which was already lit with lights and at the twenty-four-storey building next to the TV tower, Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered the memory of her mother committing suicide twenty years ago. Back then, that building was the only tallest building in G City, and 20 years later, there were skyscrapers everywhere. If it wasn''t for her clear sense of direction, she probably wouldn''t have been able to find the 24 story building that had been renovated countless times. She suddenly remembered her father, Jiang Guanyu... The famous chairman of the Jiang Family in G City. Back then, Jiang Guanyu was only a department manager who had just obtained a degree, and it had taken him more than ten years to reach this position. And the person who helped him reach the top was his wife, Zhan An''s sister, Zhan Lian. Jiang Ruolan remembered that she was only a few months older than Jiang Bingqing. Did someone abandon their wife and daughter to marry into another family for the sake of their fame and position, or was her mother really just a mistress that he, Jiang Guanyu, had been with? It was clear to all of them that the reason why Zhan An didn''t make things difficult for Jiang Ruolan and accepted her was because she had personally watched her own sister snatch Jiang Guanyu away from her mother. Since things had come to this, Jiang Ruolan could only blame her mother for her foolishness in the past It was also so foolish that it made people''s hearts ache for her. At that time, although the Zhan Family was not considered to be a large family in the country, they were not a small family either. On top of that, the Zhan Family was related to General Xian, and Zhan Lian was pregnant as well. In the end, Jiang Guanyu chose to be the son-in-law of the Zhan Family, kicking away the woman who was willing to give herself to him, including the child in her womb. He did not even slightest care about it. As for who was the third party, those who were virtuous all along clearly understood it and yet they gave the innocent and dead the name of a moral traitor. Where did the word mistress come from? That''s because Zhan Lian had told everyone who had seen her and Jiang Yijun, "This child, they were abandoned by their mother. Their mother was my husband''s mistress. He was young and unmarried at the time. Their mother abandoned them, and I can''t watch them starve to death. That''s why I raised them." When she was young, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know anything. She thought that her mother really did destroy other people''s families ... Madam Jiang had said that her mother was a shameless b*tch, and Jiang Bingqing had said that her mother had destroyed other people''s families and said that she (Jiang Ruolan) shouldn''t have lived in this world because she''s a bad child. Since she was young, she had always thought that she owed others everything. Even though she clearly had the strength to resist, she could only allow herself to be beaten and scolded. She didn''t dare to retaliate, and she didn''t even dare to talk back because she felt that her existence at that time was a mistake. When Jiang Ruolan was sixteen, she found out the truth from the mouths of a few elderly people. Even though she already knew the truth, there was still nothing she could do. Perhaps it was because she had been in the Jiang Family for twelve years, she was already accustomed to all the insults hurled at her. Until she turned seventeen, and what happened that year made her entirely determined to leave the Jiang Family. Because of Jiang Guanyu''s cowardice, Zhan Lian''s arrogance and Jiang Bingqing''s spiteful appearance, Jiang Ruolan decided that she couldn''t take it anymore. Even though you are not in the wrong, and even if you had evidence, no one would care about you. Instead, they would drive yourself mad. Some people were just like this. There was no justice in the world. Jiang Ruolan knew that at a very young age. When she could not resist it all, she had chosen to stay away from these nightmares. She couldn''t decide her fate seventeen years ago, but since she left the Jiang Family, she was able to determine the future for herself. Her future could no longer be related to anyone from the Jiang Family! Therefore, when Jiang Ruolan found out that Han Xuegang had chosen Ling Fei''er for the sake of fame, she would act so calmly and sneer at them. She wouldn''t waste her time on this kind of people. The world has become so rotten that emotions can always be used against each other. Women always wanted to find tall tree branches to fly and become a phoenix, and incompetent men always wanted to find a woman who can help them rise to power. Memories of the past sprang up like a spring. Jiang Ruolan was standing in front of the french windows and looking at the edifice that had unveiled the beginning of her tragic childhood. Chapter 115 - The Past II Yet, no one knew that the one Jiang Ruolan hated the most in her heart was her mother. She was the woman who started living in a nightclub, the woman who sold herself to those people, the woman who washed her face in tears at home, the woman who led a hellish life, the woman who finally couldn''t take it anymore and selfishly jumped down from the rooftop four years later. A woman who had given up her life for a failed love, for a man who was worse than an animal. Jiang Ruolan hated her mother. She hated Jiang Guanyu. She was angry. Why did a woman willing to live in such a cowardly and incompetent manner just because a man like him? If it was her, she would fight for it. If she couldn''t compete, what could she do? After all, life was day after day, and once the sky turned dark, the sun would rise tomorrow as usual. No one would really walk into a dead end. "She''s willing to force herself into a corner where no one could see her, and every day, she would tell herself that she was desperate. Then, when she could no longer bear it, she decided to end her life in such a cruel way." Jiang Ruolan mocked in her heart. Jiang Ruolan hated her mother so much, but she also missed that woman so much. Her heart ached, but she was still unable to sympathize with her. A cowardly woman was indeed pathetic, but she was never worthy of sympathy. Even that woman was her own mother. A man who has once been touched by a touch of warmth decided to abandon her mother for selfish reasons. He let her heart be broken. When she met Han Xuegang in F City, everything hidden in the past once again resurfaced in her mind. Love...Who could truly understand it? Even if Han Xuegang did love her, how much did he love? If Jiang Ruolan was a little cowardly, would she follow in her mother''s footsteps by committing suicide? Thinking that it would give that man a fatal blow. Thinking that he would regret it and mourn for you forever. Fortunately, she was clear-headed. Perhaps deceiving herself could slow down the pain in her heart, but she will never do things that would endanger her life just because of a man like him! **** Jiang Ruolan had already flipped through the materials countless times. While she was silently memorizing terms in the materials, there was a knock on the door. She looked at the time, it was 9 PM. When she got up to open the door, she was not surprised to see Xian Zihao standing outside the door. At this time, other staff may not dare knock on the door of her room. Xian Zihao''''s gaze fell on her the moment the door opened. Jiang Ruolan had planned to go to bed earlier after looking at the materials, so she took a shower early. Since she wasn''t used to wearing the hotel''s bathrobe, she took out her pajamas from the suitcase. Although the pajamas were not exposed, she was used to not wearing any clothes before she went to bed. Aware of Xian Zihao''s shallow gaze and the faint hint of a teasing smile on his lips, Jiang Ruolan immediately lowered her head and looked down. She immediately turned around and hurriedly ran to pick up her jacket and put it on. As she heard Xian Zihao''s footsteps on the carpet, Jiang Ruolan immediately turned around, looking at him. Xian Zihao seemed to be in a good mood today, and when he saw the scattered materials on the table, he took a quick glance at it and looked at her. "You really take your work seriously." "I have to. After all, this is the first time I have come across such a meeting, and it happened because of you. Of course, I have to grasp it well and not neglect it." When Jiang Ruolan heard Xian Zihao talking about work, the embarrassment she''d felt when he''d caught her naked was gone. Xian Zihao smiled and put down the document. "Have you had dinner?" he asked plainly. "I ate a little. The hotel will deliver some snacks and fruit to each room at 6.30 pm." "That''s all?" "Yes, I''m too busy checking the material for tomorrow''s meeting, so I don''t have time to eat." "Change your clothes, and let''s go out." Xian Zihao said. "Why?" "For a few days you were in G City, not only I was your superior but I was also your husband. I can''t possibly let you be hungry." He then looked at the A4 paper on the table, which was filled with words. Jiang Ruolan had written them down while she was reading the materials. As she wrote, she had a deep impression of them. Xian Zihao seemed to be interested in it. He picked up the notes and began to read them carefully. After a while, he turned his head to look at the woman who had been standing motionlessly by the bed. She was still wearing a pair of pajamas and a jacket. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. She looked at the door, gesturing for him to leave. Xian Zihao was surprised for a moment before he smiled understandingly. He left the room with the notes in his hand. When he reached the door, he stopped and turned back to glance at Jiang Ruolan. "I''ve seen it all. What''s there to be embarrassed about?" With that, he left. Jiang Ruolan almost vomited blood. She almost picked up her slippers and threw them at him. She forced herself to turn around and change her clothes. So what if he had seen it? How many women have been married for a few years and they''re still not used to changing their clothes in front of their husbands? Moreover, they have not done anything to each other. However, Jiang Ruolan somehow felt that Xian Zihao''s words didn''t sound ambiguous at all. It was more like the kind of natural, intimate relationship between husband and wife. When she was done changing, the door to Xian Zihao''s room was open. She looked around but didn''t see him. She walked straight to his door and saw him on the phone. Hearing her footsteps, Xian Zihao glanced back at her and said to the phone, "Sure, that''s it." Then he hung up. "Since it''s so late, there shouldn''t be many restaurants open, right? The night in the northern city is very quiet, it''s not as lively as the night in the southern city. It''s still autumn now, and there aren''t many shops open at night." Jian Ruolan said. On the contrary, Xian Zihao did not seem to be worried at all. When he walked out, his eyes fell onto her body. "Wearing this a little? Aren''t you afraid of catching another cold?" Jiang Ruolan shrugged her shoulder. "I didn''t bring many clothes because I only stayed for four or five days." "Why don''t you wear the jacket I gave you this afternoon?" "It''s in my room. I was about to return it to you, but I forgot to take it out just now." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan turned around and was about to go get it. "Put on that jacket first. It''s five degrees above zero right now." Jiang Ruolan paused and did not refuse. She went straight back to her room to put on the jacket. Although the jacket was quite large and the sleeves were quite long, it still gave her the appearance of a cute little girl. "Let''s go." She looked at Xian Zihao, who was standing outside the door. Chapter 116 - Cold-blooded Xian Zihao indifferently looked at the way Jiang Ruolan was wearing his clothes. A trace of a faint trace of a smile flashed across his lips. "Jiang Ruolan, how old are you?" Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened. "I''m obviously 1.64 meters!" "Is that so? Why do you look like a kid?" He smiled, said nothing more, and walked to the elevator. Jiang Ruolan quickly followed him. "What do you mean? 1.64 meters is not short, okay? I usually wear high heels about 5 cm, so my height is almost 1.7 meters! We just went out to eat, that''s why I wore flat shoes. Do you need to look down on my height? It''s normal for women to have a height of 1.64 meters." Looking at Jiang Ruolan''s serious expression as she explained everything, Xian Zihao could only smile. When the elevator stopped on the first floor, he casually grabbed her hand and pulled her out. Jiang Ruolan followed him all the way out of the hotel, their hands still clasped. She thought Xian Zihao behaved like this because many staff at this hotel knew that they were married, but no one was there when she looked around. Before she could ask, Xian Zihao already dragged her to the side of the road. "Are you cold?" he asked suddenly. "No. I''m not cold anymore." "Then, we will walk?" Xian Zihao asked for Jiang Ruolan''s opinion, and it caused her to be startled for a moment. Looking at his dark eyes under the bright night sky, she nodded. The Marriott Hotel was located between the two busiest main streets in the city. They only needed about 20 minutes to get to uptown, so they didn''t need to take a taxi. Lower temperatures in late fall make them shiver with cold. They both walked side by side, casting long reflections under the street lamps'' dim yellow light. This was a moment of peace and tranquility that Jiang Ruolan rarely experiences after getting off the plane. From time to time, she would turn around and look at the graceful man next to her. For a man like Xian Zihao, he didn''t have a lot of time to accompany a woman walking at night, right? Was this an honor? At this moment, Jiang Ruolan felt an inexplicable sense of pride and vanity. Xian Zihao, who had been quietly walking beside her, turned his head to look at her. A faint, starry light glimmered in his eyes as he asked, "What are you laughing at?" "Hmm? Nothing, I just suddenly thought of something." Jiang Ruolan smiled but did not explain. Jiang Ruolan suddenly recalled the night when Xian Zihao''s head hit the door frame of her bedroom. His expression was both innocent and angry at the same time. She guessed that no one had ever seen Xian Zihao felt embarrassed. Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes and looked at the man beside her. Xian Zihao calmly walked beside her. He looked tall and straight, with a black tailored suit and white shirt under his windbreaker. This was the way he looked when he was at work. His black and soft hair was slightly combed back, but it was very casual, with one hand in his pants'' pocket and the other holding her hand. Such a man had suddenly appeared in her life. Could it really be that the heavens had opened a window for her after what she had experienced before? Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered something. This matter had been plaguing her mind all this time. She tried to find some words to say, "Did you know that those laborers have caused problems in front of the Xian Group entrance? "I know." "I have some ideas you can use. Will you listen to them?" Xian Zihao glanced at her with a small smile. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t figure out what he was thinking. "Speak." "While this problem occurs due to their greed and imposing punishment on them is not wrong, but you should know, the way these people think and their living environment are one of the causes. If they didn''t lack the money, they wouldn''t have shamelessly caused a riot at your company and ZF''s door." "My friends who live there are having a hard time with this. Let''s not talk about how low the security of this country is. After all had happened, shouldn''t the parties involved benefit the families involved?" Xian Zihao answered indifferently. "Suffice it to say that they are all not residents of H City. In this case, they are completely wrong. They are not obeying the rules, and their actions by gathering people to cause trouble are even more wrong. Doing riots at Xian Group when they have received compensation, this behavior is already more than greed. " "They are indeed wrong, but they shouldn''t be punished very severely. I have heard that an injured laborer had been tortured after he left the hospital. The authorities even have no plans to release him. Is it possible that they will imprison him for life?" Jiang Ruolan stopped. Seeing that she had stopped, Xian Zihao stopped too and looked back at her expressionlessly. "This is not a welfare institution. If it''s wrong, then it''s wrong. The punishment is decided by the judicial system itself." "Do you have no feelings? They do not kill or burn people. They just didn''t have money or power. They know that low security was not something they should take advantage of, but no one was there to made decisions for them. Why would they go to the Xian Group to cause trouble? That''s because they believe you can demand justice for them! They are people who live on the outskirts of the city. They have no knowledge, no culture, and only can earn money to support themselves or their families. This restricted their freedom. You are a superior person to them, the CEO of Xian Group. You have the right and wealth, the food left after each meal is enough for a few people to eat a day, and each bottle of wine is equivalent to the salary that those laborers can barely earn after months of hard work! You can''t feel their pain at all!" "Jiang Ruolan, you''re overestimating the situation." Xian Zihao frowned, obviously disliking her questioning attitude. "Do I?" Jiang Ruolan stared at him. "What did I say wrong?" Seeing that Xian Zihao unwilling to argue with her, Jiang Ruolan quickly followed him. As they were near the business street, two beggars were sitting by the side of the road, and when they saw them passing by, the two beggars quickly pushed the boxes of change in front of them. Jiang Ruolan saw them but ignored them and continued to chase after Xian Zihao. The suffering of the commoners could not be seen! "They just asked for your help. Do you need to be so cold-blooded?" Suddenly, Xian Zihao stopped and looked at her. His voice was clear and cold. "Cold-blooded?" Jiang Ruolan held her chin high, unafraid of the coldness in Xian Zihao''s eyes. Xian Zihao raised his hand and pointed to a spot not far behind her. "Since you''re not cold-blooded, why don''t you give them your excessive sympathy when you pass by?" Jiang Ruolan was frightened. She turned back to look at the two beggars, then turned back to face him and confidently said, "How many people squatting at the side of the street begging for money? How would I know which was really poor and which was a scam group? Besides, they have hands and feet, and it''s not like they''re old or children. They are not looking for a job but squatting on the side of the road waiting for someone to give them money. I have no reason to show sympathy to people like those who sit all day waiting for pies to fall!" "It seems that you are not so muddle-headed." The coldness in Xian Zihao''s eyes faded slightly. Chapter 117 - Shopping I Jiang Ruolan looked at the impatience in Xian Zihao''s eyes with a puzzled expression. She glared at him before she turned to look back at the two beggars. She tried to compare the situation between these beggars and those laborers. If they were really at the end of the road, their own towns and cities would naturally give them their own protection. There was no need for those laborers to cause a riot at a place where they wouldn''t live for too long. What is the difference between those laborers and these beggars? Xian Zihao meant that, like her, he wasn''t completely indifferent, but the society made them all afraid to abuse mercy because you can never guess whether it was right or wrong. If these migrant workers dare to make a scene in City H, when they are in another city, they will still do the same. If everyone did the same thing, there would be no difference between them and this beggar. They will continue to make a fuss and wait for the money to fall from the sky. Jiang Ruolan said nothing for a moment. Xian Zihao bit his lip slightly and when he saw her hesitant face, he coldly laughed. "Do you understand now?" Jiang Ruolan raised her head to look at him but kept quiet and followed him slowly. After a few steps, she hesitantly glanced at the elegant man beside her. "But we shouldn''t have hurt them with the electric rod." A hint of understanding appeared in Xian Zihao''s calm eyes. "What are you trying to remind me of?" Jiang Ruolan paused and looked at him in surprise. Shouldn''t he have known everything? Did Secretary Du do all of this behind his back? Jiang Ruolan knew her own identity. After all, she was not someone who could be of much help, and there were many things that she could not interfere with. However, Xian Zihao''s words made her feel as if she had heard something wrong. In other words, all of this was within Xian Zihao''s expectations? Since Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao had his own judgment and sense of decency, then she didn''t have to worry about it. She decided to not speak any more nonsense and disturbed the good night. Seeing that she was very obedient, Xian Zihao smiled contentedly. It was an autumn night in the north, a busy street with only a few people walking around. The time now was around 10 pm. Only a few large stores were still brightly lit. Jiang Ruolan looked around the street. "Where can we find a place to eat?" "There is a 24-hour hot pot with Sichuan cuisine. Don''t you like this kind of food?" Xian Zihao said. As soon as Jiang Ruolan heard about the Sichuan dish hotpot, she was immediately amused. "So considerate? Thank you, my dear President Xian, for your concern." "You are my temporary subordinates." Xian Zihao uttered those words deliberately. Jiang Ruolan did not disagree with him, nor did she refute him. Xian Zihao looked at the time. "These stores will close in about an hour. Buy some clothes first, then we go to eat. You will feel hungrier after spending your time here. By that time, you can eat more." Jiang Ruolan immediately thought back to the hotpot they had eaten in H City last time. Although she had eaten a lot, there was still leftover on each plate. When she thought about it again, she suddenly felt regretful. She had wasted food just like that. "Buy some clothes? I don''t intend to buy clothes!" Jiang Ruolan quickly changed the topic. "You''re going to wear my jacket for tomorrow?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the jacket on her body. Anyone would know this was Xian Zihao''s jacket. Although not many people knew about their relationship, even if everyone knew that she was wearing his clothes, it still didn''t look too ambiguous. Tomorrow was such a serious occasion, and if she didn''t have a thick jacket with her, she would have felt cold. Jiang Ruolan took her bag and excitedly walked towards the mall. "Since you''re the one paying the bill, then I''ll choose two of the most expensive clothes." After she finished speaking, she suddenly stopped to look at Xian Zihao. "I will really go pick one, don''t regret it!" Xian Zihao walked with one hand in his pants pocket. He looked at her with a calm expression. "You only have one hour." Jiang Ruolan immediately rushed into the department store. Xian Zihao shook his head and chuckled softly when he saw Jiang Ruolan''s flustered expression. On the night of their wedding, he had placed a bank card next to the key. He hadn''t received a record that Jiang Ruolan used the card, but now she''s acting like she was worried that Xian Zihao would regret his decision. Women were truly strange animals. The first floor of the department store was for makeup and jewelry, the second floor was for watches, accessories and leather. The fashion area was located on the third floor and above. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked to the elevator and went up to the third floor. Upon reaching the third floor, Jiang Ruolan quickly found clothes to wear the next day. Xian Zihao followed behind her the entire time. To outsiders, he seemed to be a husband patiently accompanying his wife went shopping. There was no trace of impatience on his face. The entire shopping mall was already quiet because there was still an hour before the store would close. Furthermore, at this time, the only people left in the shopping mall were the sales clerk and the staff. The two of them had become the focus of attention the moment they walked into the mall. As they walked past the ladies'' area on the third floor, several female shop assistants stood in groups of twos and threes and whispered, "Hey, look, that man is so handsome!" "Yes, it can''t be that woman is his wife, right?" "The man seemed too happy to go out shopping with his wife late at night?!" "I don''t think so. How many men are willing to go shopping with their wives now? Why was it so late? I think this woman is probably his mistress." "I don''t think that girl looks like one." "Right now, everyone knows the face but not the heart. Who knows But he''s really handsome and has an aura about him. Looking at the suit he''s wearing, is he a big shot from somewhere?" "Aiyah, I heard that there''s going to be a convention tomorrow for both the business and government realms. Maybe this man is one of them." "Don''t say anymore, the two of them are coming here." While they were talking, Jiang Ruolan walked straight to the counter. "Does this coat have an M size?" Jiang Ruolan took the black wool coat and looked at it. "Yes, miss, please wait a moment. I''ll go find it right away." Jiang Ruolan nodded. She took off Xian Zihao''s jacket and the bag in her hands. She wanted to put them aside, but she felt that it wasn''t safe after some thought. Just as she was thinking, the bag and the jacket in her hands were grabbed by someone. Jiang Ruolan grinned at Xian Zihao, not realizing that her eyes had taken on the look of a shy little woman, and followed the staff to the fitting room Chapter 118 - Shopping II Xian Zihao casually glanced at the big woolen coat that Jiang Ruolan had previously picked up. When he saw the price was only 700 yuan, the corner of his mouth slightly tilted upwards, and he put it down with a sigh. Not long after, Jiang Ruolan walked out of the fitting room and looked at herself in the mirror. She turned around and asked Xian Zihao, "Do I look good?" Xian Zihao glanced at her. He didn''t answer her question but said to the staff next to her, "Are there any other colors?" "There aren''t many colors for this coat, only black, white, and orange." "Orange." "Alright, I will find it immediately. Miss, please come with me to the fitting room." "Ah? I want this black woolen coat. " Before Jiang Ruolan could finish her sentence, Xian Zihao lightly said, "There''s no need to try. You can wrap the coat she''s wearing too." "I haven''t tried it yet. Why did you want to wrap it? Let me try it! What if that color doesn''t suit me?" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly said. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows, indicating that she was free to do as she pleased. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned her back and rolled her eyes. Why did he have to ask her to buy a bright colored coat... She''s long past the age where she likes to pretend to be young. Jiang Ruolan immediately walked into the fitting room under the envious gazes of the group of women. Suddenly, the phone in Jiang Ruolan''s bag rang. Xian Zihao looked at the bag in his hand and took out Jiang Ruolan''s new phone. When he saw that the caller ID showed Qin Gengxin''s name, his emotions did not change at all. "Jiang Ruolan, where were you? I went to your company for a checkup this afternoon and wanted to meet with you at the same time. How come I didn''t see you?" "Editor Zhang said you''re on a business trip again. Where did you go? How come I didn''t know?" "..." "Hello? Are you deaf or dumb? Is the phone that this grandfather gave you useless? Can you hear me?" "Jiang Ruolan? Speak!" Qin Gengxin didn''t get a reply for a long time, but he could vaguely hear the sound of breath. He said unhappily, "Can you please be honest with me and not running away everytime you saw me? If you make me angry, then don''t blame me if I move into the house across your door. I will see where you can run!" When Jiang Ruolan walked out of the fitting room, she discovered that the color was even more beautiful than the black one from before. Jiang Ruolan immediately went towards Xian Zihao. Suddenly, she saw him holding her phone. Her expression froze and she quickly accelerated her pace. Seeing her walk, Xian Zihao, who said nothing after receiving the call, handed the phone to her. Jiang Ruolan picked up the phone suspiciously and when she saw that it was a call from Qin Gengxin, she looked up in shock. Xian Zihao didn''t have any expression on his face. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly put the phone on her ear and heard Qin Gengxin''s angry roar. "Ugh " She thought for a long time. She didn''t know if the two of them had spoken or not, nor did she know what Qin Gengxin had said. After a long time, she finally managed to utter a single sentence that she thought was somewhat idiotic. On the other side, Qin Gengxin heard her voice and asked unhappily, "What''s wrong? You just heard it, right?" "What did you just say?" Hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan instantly asked. "Did you really not hear what I said? Is there a problem with your phone? No wonder you can''t even make a sound after I''ve talked for so long!" Only then Qin Gengxin''s anger subsided, but he was still not satisfied. No sound? Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at Xian Zihao and saw him handing the card to the staff for her to swipe. It seemed that he didn''t talk to Qin Gengxin earlier. Jiang Ruolan sighed in relief. "Where are you?" "I''m on a business trip." "Nonsense, I''m asking you where you''re going for a business trip?" "..." "G City." Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened. Why was this grandfather busy to find out and interfere in her affairs! "When will you be back?" "Soon. I''ll only be here for a few days. Why?" The person on the other side paused for a moment before saying, "Nothing, just be careful. Call me when you come back." With that, he hung up. Jiang Ruolan put down her cell phone and looked at Xian Zihao. "Why are you answering my call?" Xian Zihao sneered. "Why? I can''t do that? Are you afraid that Qin Gengxin will misunderstand you?" Jiang Ruolan frowned, "What are you talking about? I have nothing to do with him, okay?" "Really?" Xian Zihao''s voice was light and the mockery on his lips only increased. "Believe it or not, I have nothing to do with him!" Jiang Ruolan took the bag the staff handed her. She quickly took out the coat and wore it. Jiang Ruolan originally didn''t plan to buy anything. She only wanted to buy a woolen coat, but when she walked away from the third floor, she was already carrying four to five bags. Her eyes were shining as she turned around to look at Xian Zihao, whose eyes on her. He was looking at her the entire time? Could it be that he suddenly realized that his wife was as beautiful as a flower? He couldn''t help but want to seduce her? Jiang Ruolan touched her face as she thought of this. The narcissism on her face instantly disappeared. She''s beautiful as a flower? In a few years, she would become f*cking old. Could it be that Xian Zihao suddenly discovered that she was an innocent, kind and lively woman, thus he decided to chase after her? Jiang Ruolan switched to her other hand to touch the other side of her face, and the corner of her mouth twitched. ''Jiang Ruolan, Jiang Ruolan, how could you be so innocent, kind, and lively? You are a vulgar woman.'' Xian Zihao didn''t seem to mind spending his money on her. Did he want to compensate her with something? After thinking about it, Jiang Ruolan felt that this idea was relatively close to reality, and it was also the most likely possibility. Thus, when she got off the elevator, she magnanimously turned around and grinned at him. "I suddenly realized " Her voice had just sounded when it abruptly stopped. Jiang Ruolan looked in astonishment at the figure standing beside the four-sided pillar behind the elevator. With just a single glance, her entire body froze, causing her to shiver. Chapter 119 - Buying A Ring Noticing the change in her expression, Xian Zihao cast a glance in the direction she was looking but didn''t see anything. "Don''t tell me you also want to take the mirror too." He laughed. Jiang Ruolan hid her expression and looked at him with a faint smile. Then, she looked back at the square pillar. Seeing that her eyebrows were slightly furrowed while she was still staring at the mirror, Xian Zihao looked behind him again, but the figure was already dodging behind the pole. Instead, next to the four-sided mirror, there was a wedding ring counter. Xian Zihao''s handsome eyebrows rose slightly as he looked at Jiang Ruolan''s confused expression with a non-smiling smile. He then walked towards the ring counter. Jiang Ruolan was suddenly shocked. She thought that Xian Zihao also saw the figure behind the pole, and when she was about to stop him, she saw that he was actually walking towards the wedding ring counter. She stiffened and confused. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked towards him. At the same time, she turned her head to look at the side of the square pillar surrounded by the mirror, but there was no sign of the man. The man was gone. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked at the time. It was already so late. If that person knew them, he would not hide like a guilty person and spy on them. Unless Those strange and cold eyes... That person had followed them! Jiang Ruolan subconsciously looked at the man next to her and noticed that he was looking at the two wedding rings issued by the clerk. She then asked in a daze, "What are you doing?" "Sir, this is the latest diamond ring designed by the most famous jewelry designer in France this year. This ring is made of platinum, and it is only released in 50 pairs." The clerk said to Xian Zihao in detail. His face was full of courtesy. "Which one do you like?" Xian Zihao looked back at her. All of Jiang Ruolan''s actions and expressions froze for a moment. Seeing that Xian Zihao was not joking, she said, "I don''t like diamond rings, they just look beautiful. Plus, it''s very inconvenient for me to wear them when I was working, so you don''t have --" She meant that Xian Zihao didn''t have to buy a ring at all. "I''ll take these rings." Without waiting for Jiang Ruolan to finish, he signaled to the clerk to bring over the simple yet meticulously crafted platinum rings. He then took the red velvet box and took out the woman''s ring. Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan''s left hand, which was holding a large bag. His lips curved into a smile. Xian Zihao signaled with eyes, indicating Jiang Ruolan to lift her hand. Jiang Ruolan looked at him hesitantly. She then looked at the small, delicate, platinum ring in his hand. This was the first time she had met a man who can elegantly hold a small ring. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand as if she were asking for something, and as she did so, Xian Zihao grabbed her hand and placed the platinum ring on her ring finger. The cool touch from his fingers caused Jiang Ruolan''s entire body to shudder. The moment the astonishing size of the ring completely wrapped itself around her finger, her heart trembled. "Ah, the size is just right! It seems that this pair of wedding rings are suitable for you two. Originally, platinum rings have no gaps and if the size is not suitable, we can only customize them. I didn''t think that this pair of rings were really designed for you two! This ring is truly beautiful on this young lady''s hands!" Praise the clerk. The clerk was right. These rings seem to have been specially designed for them. The size fits perfectly. Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at the ring finger of her left hand. She raised her head and saw the gentleness in Xian Zihao''s eyes. His hand, which was originally on the back of her hand, suddenly rested on hers. The warmth and the way Xian Zihao treated her confused her. When he let go of her hand and handed the clerk his card, Xian Zihao used his left hand to hold Jiang Ruolan''s hand. His clear and bright eyes gazed at her figure. The happiness that came to Jiang Ruolan''s heart was beyond her imagination. Such a man almost tore down the wall in her heart. The heart that had been crushed by Han Xuegang suddenly beat fast. Even though Xian Zihao also had his reasons, he never had the intention of harming her. He gave her respect, indulgence, time, and the peace she wanted. When no one in the Xian Family believed her, when she was publicly targeted in front of those people, he had given her the greatest amount of trust, tolerance, and protection. Jiang Ruolan was afraid that her heart would be hurt again. She wanted to escape. She tried to avoid and keep the distance from Xian Zihao, but she couldn''t stop herself from chasing after his figure. Just his back alone was enough to cause her to fall into a daze. Xian Zihao patiently accompanied Jiang Ruolan to the shopping mall, accompanied her out for a midnight snack, helped her carry a few other bags, and stayed by her side all this time. They obviously didn''t have much interaction, but why did it seem as if something had seeped into her bone marrow and affecting all of her nerves. Since when had this aloof and superior man, who she had thought would not have anything to do with her, become her pillar of hope? Jiang Ruolan did not understand. Why did Xian Zihao suddenly treat her so well? After they finished eating a midnight snack at the Sichuan culinary hotpot at the end of G City commercial street, a bell rang from the clock tower in the city center. Since Jiang Ruolan bought some things with her, they decided to take a taxi back to the hotel. In the taxi, Jiang Ruolan glanced at the velvet box in Xian Zihao''s hand from time to time. Since the ring was just the right size for the woman''s ring, she didn''t take it off. As for his ring, Xian Zihao didn''t plan to wear it, but because of Jiang Ruolan''s "unenlightened" look, he just told the clerk to pack it up and take it away. When they returned to the hotel, Jiang Ruolan followed Xian Zihao from behind. She suddenly remembered the figure she saw behind the four-pronged mirror pillar in the mall. She lifted her eyes to look at Xian Zihao''s tall and straight figure. Suddenly, Xian Zihao stopped walking. Jiang Ruolan, who was in the debate on whether she should tell him about the matter suddenly hit Xian Zihao''s back. She was startled and immediately stepped back. "The meeting starts at 9 o''clock tomorrow morning, and it will be held for 6 hours. Don''t look at the materials all night, otherwise you will not be able to last much longer tomorrow." Xian Zihao had a normal expression. After saying this, he pondered for a moment and said, "Jiang Ruolan, if you saw someone following you in the future, remember not to look." Chapter 120 - The Meeting I Jiang Ruolan was surprised. "You know someone is following us tonight?" "It doesn''t matter if it''s tonight or another time, if you find someone following you, don''t try to see his face. Remember to enter a crowded area or pretend that nothing is happening. Get out of there as soon as possible. The only thing you must remember is not to alert the enemy." Xian Zihao warned her. Even though she knew there might be a dark secret involved and Xian Zihao couldn''t tell her, she hesitated for a moment before finally opening her mouth. "Who is that man?" Xian Zihao smiled elegantly, but his smile made people quieten in fear. "It''s a secret." "Tch " Jiang Ruolan immediately opened the door of her room. As she walked in, she put down the large and small bags and suddenly thought of something. As she turned around and saw Xian Zihao open the door across her room, she hurried out and asked, "Did you bring your laptop with you?" Xian Zihao glanced at her indifferently. "What do you want to do?" "Uh, I''m used to playing mahjong online before I go to sleep." Jiang Ruolan rubbed her nose shyly. Actually, she wanted to put all the material into the computer and go through it again. She wanted to save it for later use and there was a possibility she couldn''t sleep for at least two hours. Jiang Ruolan could clearly see the corners of Xian Zihao''s eyes slightly twitch as if he was glaring at her because of her words. "I will play two rounds. After that, I will immediately fall asleep!" Seeing that Xian Zihao would not lend his laptop to her, Jiang Ruolan quickly showed a wide smile and her pair of ''innocent'' eyes. She looked innocent and had a cute expression. Jiang Ruolan was about to vomit. She never acted cute at all. "If you can''t sleep, I can talk to you." Xian Zihao closed the door to his room and headed to Jiang Ruolan''s room. "Sigh! What do you want to talk to me about? If you want to talk about something, then do it now!" Jiang Ruolan quickly stepped back and blocked the door. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. "What do you want to talk about? The poetry of astronomy and geography or the snow and the moon, or about China''s history?" Xian Zihao''s lips curved into a fox-like smile. "If you want, we can talk a little deeper. For example --" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "Forget it, I won''t play mahjong anymore. I''m sleeping." After saying that, she returned to her room under Xian Zihao''s gaze. She closed the door with a bang. As soon as she closed the door, Jiang Ruolan''s face turned ashen. She looked down at the ring on her ring finger. So he only bought the ring to distract the man who was following them. Did he really want to buy her a wedding ring? *** When Xian Zihao returned to his room, he glanced at his cell phone, which was vibrating in his pocket. "President Xian, their people are coming to G City." The voice of a respectful and strict man came from the other end of the line. "I already know." Xian Zihao walked to the window expressionlessly and pulled open the curtains. He looked at the cars passing by the hotel. "Don''t stop them for now. Let''s see what they plan to do." "Alright. However, the secret bodyguards that have been following Miss Jiang have already found traces of those people. I''m afraid that they have already set their sights on her." Xian Zihao stopped for a moment and threw his jacket on the back of the chair. "Protect her well, and don''t let her get hurt." "President Xian, don''t worry. Miss Jiang''s daily routine is relatively simple. She rarely goes into the places where those people can get in. The protection measures are quite smooth and up till now, she hasn''t even noticed the secret bodyguards." Xian Zihao rubbed his glabella, "Arrange two more people for her." "What is it? Something has changed?" "They have no way of attacking me for a long time. Now that they have found a target close to me, they will definitely not let this matter rest. Arrange for a few more people to protect her." "Alright, I''ll arrange it tomorrow." Xian Zihao hung up the phone. His eyes inadvertently glanced at the red velvet ring box that he casually placed on the table. His dark eyes slightly lit up. He walked over and picked up the box. **** The next day. 9 o''clock. The meeting in downtown G City was held as scheduled. Jiang Ruolan who wore a dark leather dress and a very affordable orange coat from last night followed Xian Zihao to the lobby with a group of G City''s staff. Although she had seen and heard more of these people since she entered the Business Reporting Department, today was the first time she had seen so many elite and well-known business politicians in her country. Jiang Ruolan walked across the neatly arranged red carpet carefully and straight into the solemn and spacious meeting room in front of her. Entering a luxurious and majestic hall measuring over six hundred square meters, the floors were covered with intricate patterns, simple yet elegant marble, and the two sides of the walls were covered with blue floral wallpaper. On the snow-white ceiling were a few crystal clear "crystal lamps", and the meeting room was filled with expensive mahogany chairs that were emitting an ancient fragrance. The faces of those who came in and out were all serious. It could be seen that some important person was personally attending the meeting. Xian Zihao''s demeanor was calm and graceful, and his expression was still as unfathomable as before. The meeting began at 9: 30. The meeting was held in accordance with established procedures, and the mega meeting of the independent and political elites began with a special opening until the subject was introduced, compared to the usual corporate meetings. While Jiang Ruolan was carefully recording the contents of the meeting, she was also observing the state of everyone around her. Everyone had a few speculations and questions on their faces, except for Xian Zihao, who acted as if this matter had nothing to do with him and remained low-key as usual. Even though Xian Zihao was young and had a very high prestige in the business world, the row of people in front of him had all quieted down because of his arrival. He only smiled at the crowd and sat down on the seat with his name written on it. There were people talking on the stage with impassioned words. Xian Zihao sat on the first row of the stage, his eyes as calm and tranquil as a cool breeze. After about three hours of the meeting, it was already noon. However, because of the importance of the meeting, there was no lunch break, only fifteen minutes of part-time break. Jiang Ruolan got up and went to the bathroom. When she returned, she suddenly saw a woman no more than thirty years old but in good condition as if she were in her early twenties, chatting with Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao had been smiling faintly all this time. Chapter 121 - The Meeting II "I heard about you from my father two days ago. He said that you will still go to Beijing by the end of this year." As Jiang Ruolan walked towards them, she heard the woman''s voice. She couldn''t help but look at the expensive and dignified woman''s dress with curiosity. She thought to herself that those who appeared here were not ordinary people. As expected, just as she was thinking about it, Assistant Bai walked to her and whispered, "This is the daughter of the head of the disciplinary committee, Shi Zheng. She works in the Audit Bureau." Assistant Bai took the opportunity to remind her not to speak the wrong words. Jiang Ruolan understood, so when Shi Zheng looked at her, she gave her a friendly smile and nodded. However, Shi Zheng only looked at her with an expressionless face. She gave Jiang Ruolan a glance that was neither warm nor cold before turning her gaze to the silent Xian Zihao, "Are you free tonight?" Jiang Ruolan''s heart was shocked by Shi Zheng undisguised action and tone, but she kept her emotions in check as she looked at Xian Zihao silently. Xian Zihao didn''t have much of an expression on his face. His eyes didn''t show any signs of being pleased either. He just leisurely placed his hands on his lap and said with a smile, "There will be a gathering of dignitaries tonight. Of course I won''t be absent." His meaning was very clear. After today''s meeting, there would be a large charity dinner hosted by the province tonight. He would not miss it, and he would not miss it for anyone. It was precisely because of his calm yet tactful rejection that Jiang Ruolan could sense that Xian Zihao knew this woman was interested in him. "Tomorrow night, then." Shi Zheng smiled happily. "Shall we go for dinner tomorrow night?" Xian Zihao smiled, "Tomorrow''s schedule is already set. The time is rather short. I''m afraid that even if I have the time, I still won''t have the honor to accompany Miss Shi for dinner." Shi Zheng looked at Xian Zihao with a congealed gaze. She wanted to say something, however, because there were a few people around her, she restrained herself, and in the blink of an eye, a dignified and proud smile formed on her face again. "It doesn''t matter, I can wait for you no matter how late you work." As she left, she said softly, "Even though my father did not attend this convention, he happened to come to G City for an examination today. You should also meet him." Then, the slim figure left. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao and saw that his face was emotionless. She didn''t know if he was planning to meet Shi Zheng or not. The time for rest was over, Jiang Ruolan quickly sat back down beside Xian Zihao. During the meeting that afternoon, even though she was writing a detailed report on the meeting, her heart still relied on one point. For a man like Xian Zihao, there was no lack of suitors by his side. Cui Liuxian who grew up by his side was just a special case. After all, the people Xian Zihao came into contact with were all in the upper echelons of the board. Shi Zheng''s meaning was very clear. She was asking Xian Zihao to accompany her to a meal. Furthermore, when she was rejected, she would know what to say to save her face and could even drag out her father''s name, straight to the point. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao''s side profile and lost herself in thought, pondering on how he had reacted to Shi Zheng. When her sneaking glance was caught by him, Jiang Ruolan immediately shuddered. She quickly looked away continued to write the report of the meeting. Xian Zihao was watching her with his mischievous and amused gaze. **** On the same day, in Boston, United States. In the Qin''s Headquarters building. "President Qin, the new secretary is currently in the office waiting for you." Qin Gengxin, who had just entered the company lobby on the first floor, gave an "En" replied and accepted the contract sent up by the secretary. He looked at the terms and walked into the elevator. The elevator stopped at the top floor with a "ding" sound. As Qin Gengxin walked out of the elevator while reading the terms and conditions of the contract, a hint of displeasure suddenly appeared in his eyes. He threw the contract into the secretary''s hands. "This is very interesting, we haven''t even opened our mouths yet, but they have already started bragging. Do they think that Qin Group is really easy to take advantage of!" "But President Qin, the project of the Dahua Institution this time is..." Before the secretary''s department manager could finish his words, Qin Gengxin''s footsteps suddenly stopped. His peach eyes locked onto the silhouette behind the frosted window of the CEO''s office. He narrowed his eyes slowly and looked around hesitantly. He then glanced at the secretary''s department manager and asked, "Is this the new secretary?" "Yes, her name is Zhou Shufen. She''s a top student in the finance department of Harvard University. She already has a few years of working experience, and " "Zhou Shufen?" Qin Gengxin''s long and narrow eyes slightly widened as he walked into his office. The woman, who was sitting at the side of the desk, raised her head. When she saw him, she smiled and stood up. Her eyes were respectful as she nodded at him. "President Qin." Qin Gengxin calmly looked at the woman who had changed greatly in the past few years. He signaled the secretary''s department manager to leave first. When Qin Gengxin heard his (the secretary''s department manager) retreated footstep, he leaned against the glass wall with his arms crossed. He looked at the woman who looked beautiful as usual but seemed to have matured after a few years. "Why are you here?" "I only have one offer from Qin and Xian. If I want to change a new job, I have to submit my resume to your HR department. Who would have thought that Secretary Chen happened to be pregnant and was asking for annual leave. Because of my performance in the previous month''s probationary period was quite outstanding, and also because I am your colleague during our time in university, the secretary''s department manager decide to promote me. That makes sense, right?" "Then I really have to thank you, Miss Zhou. You''re too smart." Qin Gengxin whistled frivolously. His smile didn''t reach his eyes as he walked to his office. Zhou Shufen paused for a moment. Seeing that Qin Gengxin didn''t want to talk to her, she clenched the paper in her hand tightly. Zhou Shufen suddenly put down the stack of papers and quickly followed Qin Gengxin before he could close the door to his office. As if he didn''t hear her, Qin Gengxin walked around his desk and sat down. He saw several files on the table that had been waiting for him to approve. Qin Gengxin''s face did not have any expression, and his voice was also a little distant, "If you really want to work at Qin''s, then please follow the rules! I did not call you, why did you come in?" "Gengxin." A tinge of sadness appeared in Zhou Shufen''s eyes. Chapter 122 - I Want To See Him "Gengxin, don''t be like this. We were once such good friends. Can you not draw such a distance between us?" A mocking sneer formed on Qin Gengxin''s lips. "You don''t need to beat around the bush. I''m not Xian Zihao. I don''t have the patience to listen to your nonsense." After saying that, he looked at the slight unease in Zhou Shufen''s eyes with a cold gaze. In the end, he could not bear to do so and sighed. "Tell me, why are you looking for me? It''s been five years, and you appeared so sudden. Please don''t say it was because you want to be my secretary. With your position among the elite circle, I worry my insignificant Qin could not afford to hire a Buddha like you." "I want to see him." Knowing that Qin Gengxin was impatient with her, Zhou Shufen directly said. "See who?" Qin Gengxin''s handsome eyebrows slightly raised as he placed his hand casually on his desk. He looked at the woman who used to be so proud but was now so nervous and uneasy with a smile that didn''t seem like a smile. Zhou Shufen raised her watery eyes that were rippling with light. "Xian Zihao." Qin Gengxin chuckled. "Miss Zhou, it''s been five years. After five years you just remembered to look for Xian Zihao. Don''t you think it''s too late?" "I know that whatever I''m saying now is of no use, explaining is useless, and it took a lot of effort to find you, but you''re so busy at work every day, I don''t have a chance to see you, and recently you''ve been in China, so I have no choice but to find an opportunity to climb to a position close to you and wait for you to come back." Zhou Shufen''s voice was soft, but not weak. It was still as clear and melodious as it used to be. "You seem to have found the wrong person." Qin Gengxin sneered. "I have no way of contacting him right now, so I can only come to find you." Zhou Shufen explained softly, "Gengxin, I know that you went to H City. I also know that Xian Zihao is in H City too. Can you let me go with you?" Qin Gengxin did not say anything. His slender body slowly leaned back against his chair. His eyes coldly swept Zhou Shufen''s pleading eyes. Seeing that he did not say anything, Zhou Shufen bit her lips. "Gengxin, can you help me? I want to find him." "If I knew this would happen, I wouldn''t come back." Qin Gengxin frowned. "Aren''t you afraid that in the five years you''ve been gone, Zihao already has a beautiful wife he loves so much by his side? He may have forgotten you!" "He didn''t. I believe he won''t. He isn''t a man who will easily change his mind. He won''t get married so early!" Zhou Shufen''s eyes were filled with certainty. Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows and sneered. "How do you know he didn''t?" "I feel it." "Feel?" Qin Gengxin reprimanded with a laugh, "How laughable! You are too much. You''re too confident. Back then, he had doted on you in every way possible, but he couldn''t even defeat your ambition. You should be grateful to have a boyfriend like him. After five years, you have a gut to say that to me? Now that you want to find him, I''m afraid it will be very difficult for you to fulfill your wish." "If I don''t give it a try, how do I know?" Zhou Shufen smiled confidently. Qin Gengxin''s eyebrows furrowed slightly. He seemed to be in a difficult situation. "What if I say I don''t want to help you?" "You''ll help me." "Are you sure?" "You don''t want Zihao to be in China. You want him to return to Boston. The reason he left Boston was because of me." Zhou Shufen tilted her head and smiled. Her eyes were glittering with spirit energy. Qin Gengxin didn''t say a word. His thin lips pursed as he looked at Zhou Shufen''s sparkled eyes that bright with determination. To Xian Zihao, Zhou Shufen was a person from his past who cannot be mentioned. If Zhou Shufen actually went to look for him, Qin Gengxin could not imagine what kind of consequences it would be. He did not have the confidence to gamble on whether it was good or bad. **** In the evening, a charity dinner was held in the province. Since it was held for a serious purpose, there was no need for all invitations to change into formal attire. Jiang Ruolan didn''t dress at all, she simply combed her hair into a ponytail. When she was sent to the gathering place, she did not see Xian Zihao Because he had matters to discuss with others in the afternoon, she was sent back to the hotel. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether Xian Zihao had arrived or not, so she looked at the time and walked straight into the banquet hall. The banquet hall was grand and magnificent. The moment Jiang Ruolan walked in, she saw Secretary Du walking towards her. "Miss Jiang" "I''m not late, am I?" Jiang Ruolan asked with a smile. "No, everyone comes one by one. Dinner will start in about half an hour. President Xian is inside. Miss Jiang, please come with me." Jiang Ruolan nodded and followed Secretary Du through the bustling crowd. Soon, they saw a tall, slender figure standing among the crowd. Xian Zihao was in the middle of a discussion with some business partners. When he saw Jiang Ruolan, he smiles affectionately at her. Xian Zihao wrapped his arm around Jiang Ruolan''s waist. He smiled and introduced Jiang Ruolan to those people around him. "These two are Director Wang and Director Yan from Beijing. We often come in contact, so you must get to know them." Just like that, Jiang Ruolan was gently embraced by Xian Zihao as she stood in front of the two middle-aged men who had polite smiles plastered on their faces. Jiang Ruolan quickly extended her hand and shook it. "Hello everyone, it''s our first time meeting each other." "Hello hello, Is this your wife, President Xian? You two are indeed a perfect match, haha!" "Miss Jiang is a dignified and generous person. She suits President Xian very well." They both seemed more righteous as they shook hands with Jiang Ruolan and teasing Xian Zihao. "Why didn''t you even hold a wedding? If you didn''t mention it, we wouldn''t have known that you were married." "I''ve been quite busy for a few months now. The wedding will definitely be held soon." Xian Zihao laughed Chapter 123 - Unnamed Woman With No Status Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at Xian Zihao. When she saw a soft smile on his face, she did not know what to think and what was the meaning behind Xian Zihao''s words. Because the two leaders were here, she couldn''t ask. She could only nod obediently with a polite smile. "Isn''t that the Shi Family''s daughter?" Suddenly, Director Wang saw a figure walking past and immediately smiled as he went to greet her. No one knew when Shi Zheng had arrived, but it was clear that she had intentionally walked past them. As Director Wang greeted her, she paused and turned back to look at them. Immediately, her eyes filled with laughter, "Aiya, look at my eyes, I didn''t notice you guys here just now. Director Wang, you''ve taken care of yourself well these past two years, you''re getting younger." Director Wang instantly touched his beer belly with a chuckle. "Miss Shi''s mouth, like it''s was smeared with honey, haha." "Director Yan, you are here too. Good to see you." Shi Zheng shifted her gaze to Director Yan and walked towards him with a smile. Director Wang and Director Yan were both elders in their fifties. Their smiles were filled with kindness and politeness. It was only when Shi Zheng turned to look at Xian Zihao with a smile that she saw his arm wrapped around Jiang Ruolan''s waist. Shi Zheng raised her eyebrows and chuckled, "President Xian doesn''t intend to introduce us?" Shi Zheng''s calmness caused Jiang Ruolan to be slightly surprised. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and met with her (Shi Zheng) gaze without fear. Her gaze met Shi Zheng''s smiling eyes that had a hint of disdain. Jiang Ruolan nonchalantly smiled, "Hello, Miss Shi. I am Jiang Ruolan. Please take good care of me." "Jiang Ruolan?" Shi Zheng arrogantly raised her voice before shifting her gaze to Xian Zihao''s face. With obvious doubt in her eyes, she said, "I don''t think I''ve heard that name before." "Ruolan''s job is not in the business circles, and we intentionally kept a low profile after we got married. Since Miss Shi was a busy woman, you must have never heard of it." Xian Zihao glanced at Shi Zheng. "Marry?" Shi Zheng was startled. A crack finally appeared in the calmness in her eyes, and she quickly returned to her previous expression. She coldly glanced at Jiang Ruolan who was being hugged by Xian Zihao, and snorted with an unkind smile. "I heard my father mention it, but I didn''t believe it. I didn''t expect it to be true." "However, with your status, are you really willing to marry an unnamed woman with no such status?" Shi Zheng raised her slender arms disapprovingly and lightly hugged her chest. After Director Wang and Director Yan leave, Shi Zheng sneered as she looked Jiang Ruolan up and down in disdain. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say a word the whole time. She just looked at the arrogant woman in front of her and laughed coldly. It was true that she had no last name, but she was still much better than someone born with a golden spoon in her mouth and trying to seduce someone else''s husband. In an instant, Jiang Ruolan was confused again. Since when did she need to brood over a woman like Shi Zheng? "Miss Shi, this is not a joking thing. You are overstepping your boundaries. What''s the relationship between someone''s status and love? There is no boundary to true love, let alone such insignificant things like status." Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. "Is that so?" Shi Zheng smiled mockingly and gently pushed her wavy hair behind her neck. She cast a glance at Jiang Ruolan who was smiling widely at Xian Zihao and asked, "I have something to say to President Xian, can you leave us alone?" Jiang Ruolan looked at Shi Zheng confidently and did not move. Not only did she not move, but Xian Zihao''s hand also lightly clasped around her waist, clearly not intending to let her go. If her own husband insisted on her status here, why would she leave? "What does Miss Shi want to say? Ruolan is not an outsider. Just say it directly." Xian Zihao was still smiling as if nothing had happened. Not that he couldn''t tell that Shi Zheng''s eyes were burning with anger. Jiang Ruolan smiled shamelessly. "That''s right, you don''t have to treat me as an outsider." Shi Zheng''s expression turned slightly cold. She gave a cold snort and glanced sideways at Jiang Ruolan. "Miss Jiang is truly interesting." "What do you mean?" Jiang Ruolan tilted her head innocently. When Jiang Ruolan really wanted to anger someone, she had absolute talent. Xian Zihao shot her a glance, and his eyes had a hint of interest. "It''s nothing. I just realized that some people don''t really know how to appreciate favors. They really think of themselves as a root." Shi Zheng snorted coldly before turning around and leaving with a cold expression. She gave Xian Zihao, who had obviously turned a blind eye to her, a look of unwillingness. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say a word as she looked at Shi Zheng''s arrogant figure. Her eyes didn''t have a victorious expression. She only sized up the woman''s back and guessed that Shi Zheng wouldn''t let the matter rest. "That person is gone. Why are you still looking at her?" Xian Zihao''s voice suddenly sounded behind her. Jiang Ruolan suddenly turned and looked at him. "You don''t want to part with her?" Xian Zihao''s eyes twitched. "Jiang Ruolan, are you jealous?" Jiang Ruolan snorted lazily. "I''m trying to protect my own dignity." Xian Zihao suddenly raised his eyebrows and smiled at her. Jiang Ruolan stepped out of Xian Zihao''s arms and looked at the trace of unfathomability in his eyes. She curled her lips, "Even if I don''t enter the drama too deeply, I should still maintain my dignity, right? Since you''ve already introduced me as your wife, I couldn''t refrain myself from warning someone who so blatantly wanting to lay their hands on my husband just like a stupid wife, am I?" Xian Zihao smiled faintly. "What if I get into the show first?" With that, he turned around with a smile and shook hands with a middle-aged man in luxurious clothing behind him. Jiang Ruolan''s heart thumped in her chest as she looked at Xian Zihao''s back in astonishment. *** Half an hour later, the banquet began. Although the charity banquet was hosted by the political and business circles, there was also a bit of casualness in the seriousness of the atmosphere. The political leaders and the business elites were separated into three groups, with a large dance floor in the middle. Xian Zihao was still chatting with the man in the fancy suit. Jiang Ruolan was sitting at a table beside him with a bored expression. She ate something from time to time, but her eyes would occasionally glance in Xian Zihao''s direction. Why did Xian Zihao say something so vague? What exactly did he mean? Jiang Ruolan thought of a possibility, but she was afraid that she was overthinking it. Maybe Xian Zihoa was just joking with her but His words It didn''t seem like he was joking. For the past half hour, Jiang Ruolan had been thinking about what Xian Zihao had meant. When the banquet was full of noise and excitement, some people suddenly came in from the front door and caught everyone''s attention. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look, but when she saw Jiang Guanyu enter the hall, her face froze. In the last two years, Jiang Guanyu became the first person in the financial circle in G City. He was considered one of the top figures in the domestic business. Wherever he went, he was always very grand. When Jiang Guanyu walked in, Xian Zihao immediately glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting on the side. Chapter 124 - Jiang Family I Jiang Ruolan had her fists clenched tightly in her lap and her nails digging into her palms. Her face was slightly pale as she stared straight ahead without any expression. She''s no longer paying attention to the scene in front of the door. "Everyone, please eat and drink. No need to wait for me." Jiang Guanyu waved his hand while smiling. As soon as he entered, a very young and beautiful middle-aged woman entered with Jiang Bingqing behind him. Jiang Guanyu shook hands with the few officials who came to greet him and then was called inside to talk with the crowd. On the other side, Jiang Bingqing seemed to be looking for something. She grabbed the middle-aged woman''s arm and whispered in her ear. The middle-aged woman looked around. Jiang Ruolan''s tightly clenched fist had turned white. When Jiang Bingqing suddenly pointed towards her direction, the middle-aged woman''s expression immediately changed. "Jiang Ruolan!" In the blink of an eye, Jiang Bingqing walked towards her. Although her voice wasn''t loud, it immediately attracted everyone''s attention because Jiang Bingqing''s tone was very unkind. Jiang Ruolan stood up slowly with an expressionless face. Her tightly clasped hands were hidden in her sleeves. She looked at Jiang Bingqing with a glimmer in her eyes. If her guess was right, the three of them suddenly attended dinner tonight, probably because Jiang Bingqing somehow knew that she (Jiang Ruolan) and Xian Zihao were here, so she brought her parents to criticize her (Jiang Ruolan), intending to completely destroy the new environment of her life and not let her have any chance of survival. "I really didn''t expect that a lowly scum like you dares to come here." Jiang Bingqing didn''t seem to notice Xian Zihao, who was standing not far away. She only stared at Jiang Ruolan''s expressionless face. The surrounding noise instantly quieted down, and everyone''s eyes immediately looked in their direction. Their expressions were all different, but most of them were filled with doubt and inquiry. "Let me introduce you to everyone." Jiang Bingqing suddenly pulled Jiang Ruolan''s wrist. She smiled merrily at the surroundings and said, "This woman was born from that famous shameless woman who caused a stir all those years ago." Before Jiang Bingqing could finish her sentence, her expression suddenly froze. She stared blankly at Xian Zihao, who had walked out of the dimly lit area. Obviously, she didn''t notice that he was nearby. Her gaze met his, and her hand that was holding on to Jiang Ruolan''s wrist grew even tighter. A trace of apprehension appearing in her eyes. Jiang Ruolan furrowed her brows in pain. She turned her head to look at Jiang Bingqing with an expressionless expression and said, "Let go." Jiang Bingqing''s gaze quickly shifted from Xian Zihao''s face to Jiang Ruolan''s cold gaze. "What''s wrong? You little slut! You dare to be arrogant with me? Let me tell you, Jiang Ruolan, this is G City! Stop pretending to be the Young Mistress of Jiang Family and take out your seductive appearance for everyone to see. Did you learn from that shameless mother of yours how to seduce someone else''s childhood sweetheart?!" This disturbance caught Jiang Guanyu''s attention. He looked at the situation on their side through the gap between the people. He vaguely saw Jiang Ruolan''s back, and his expression froze. Jiang Guanyu immediately pushed through the crowd and slowly walked towards them. "I told you to let go!" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were downcast as she looked at Jiang Bingqing''s hand that was holding on her wrist. When Jiang Bingqing heard this, not only did she not let go, she even tightened the grip on Jiang Ruolan''s arm and twisted her wrist violently. Jiang Ruolan frowned and suddenly raised her hand to push her (Jiang Bingqing) away. Unexpectedly, her wrist loosened, and a familiar warmth enveloped her body. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She looked behind only to see Xian Zihao grabbing her arm, which was being ravaged by Jiang Bingqing. He looked at her arm gently. Xian Zihao immediately pulled Jiang Ruolam behind him. "Bingqing! You''re not a child. Don''t be too excessive." Xian Zihao''s gaze was stern and his hand was holding Jiang Ruolan tightly as if he didn''t want to let her escape. Jiang Ruolan looked up and saw the anger in Jiang Bingqing''s eyes, as well as Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian, who were already walking towards her. Jiang Ruolan''s clenched fist was gently covered by Xian Zihao''s palm. He firmly opened up her fingers to prevent her from using her nails to destroy her palm again. "I''m being excessive? How am I overdoing it? If you marry this despicable, shameless woman, do you think you''re being too rude to Cui Liuxian? You think I don''t know? Cui Liuxian was pushed into the water by this shameless woman the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and her head hit a rock. Right now, there is a red and swollen scar on her forehead. What''s wrong with you?!" Jiang Bingqing''s eyes were full of grievance and unwillingness. She forcefully swallowed down the fear that was filling her heart from Xian Zihao''s cold gaze. "If you want to cause trouble, you have to find the right place!" Xian Zihao''s expression was cold, his eyes were as clear as spring water, and a sharp. His refined look that was no longer gentle shown on his face. "Do you think that this is your house? A place where you can do whatever you want?" "You..!" "Why are you protecting her?!" Jiang Bingqing pointed to Jiang Ruolan with red eyes. "Look closely, I am your cousin! This woman is a bitch who almost destroyed my family! I told you not to marry her! Why are you protecting her like this?" "Bingqing!" Jiang Guanyu, who was approaching, suddenly shouted, but he did not sound strict. Just when his daughter was about to lose face in front of everyone, he interrupted her, "Shut up!" Jiang Bingqing went silent and turned around to look at Jiang Guanyu, who was walking towards them. "Dad! Jiang Ruolan has been out in the wild for seven years. She never cared about the fact that our family has been raising her for so long! This kind of unfilial daughter, could it be that you still recognize her?!" After saying that, Jiang Bingqing glared at Jiang Ruolan and walked towards Zhan Lian while snorting. Zhan Lian stood behind Jiang Guanyu and held her daughter''s hand as if she was calming her. As Zhan Lian''s gaze fell on Jiang Ruolan, who was in Xian Zihao''s arms, she frowned. Jiang Guanyu had his hands behind his back and his expression didn''t have much warmth. He looked at Jiang Ruolan with an icy cold face. "I thought you would never come to G City again. When did you come back? Why didn''t you go home? Do you still recognize me as your father?" Jiang Ruolan sneered coldly. She did not look at Jiang Guanyu but stared straight ahead with a sneer. Look, this is her biological father. His daughter left home with a belly full of grievances and resentment for seven years. After not seeing her for seven years, the first thing he said upon meeting her was this kind of emotionless interrogation. Chapter 125 - Jiang Family II Seeing that Jiang Ruolan had ignored him, Jiang Guanyu looked at her with slight dissatisfaction before shifting his gaze to Xian Zihao. "Zihao, this is our family matter. Bingqing is a little headstrong, so she can''t distinguish between what she should say and what she shouldn''t do but Ruolan--'' "Uncle." Xian Zihao did not show any expression. His voice was also light, but his hand holding onto Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder tightened. He didn''t want to let her go. "No matter what status Ruolan had in your Jiang Family, she''s my wife here." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and raised her head to look at Xian Zihao''s handsome face with a calm expression. Her ice-cold heart seemed to have been melted by something warm, and her hand in Xian Zihao''s palm was no longer stiff. "Zihao, this marriage is too hasty." Zhan Lian suddenly said while sighing. In her eyes, there was a hint of frustration and dissatisfaction with the marriage. Zhan Lian was Zhan An''s sister, Xian Zihao''s aunt. When she said this, it made Jiang Bingqing snort even more righteously, "What do you want to wonder. Jiang Ruolan had managed to climb into Big Brother Zihao''s bed and use public opinion to create a topic that would force him to marry her! This kind of woman was too cheap! How could our Jiang Family give birth to a slut like you!" "Jiang Bingqing!" Without waiting for Xian Zihao to open her mouth, Jiang Guanyu suddenly scolded her in a low voice, "Zihao is right. This is not the place for you to throw a tantrum. You told me that Zihao will be here today, that''s why I''ll bring you two to meet him. Why didn''t you tell me Ruolan had returned? Do you know how ugly you make our family look right now?!" Jiang Guanyu glared at Jiang Bingqing as he said this. Jiang Bingqing''s expression turned cold, and in the blink of an eye, she leaned towards Zhan Lian in a grievance. "Mom I''m trying to fight for Cui Liuxian. You know how much she loves Big Brother Zihao." "Isn''t this Jiang Family?" Suddenly, just as the smoke from the battle reached its peak, a voice interrupted. Cui Liuxian approached them with a smile. She took a look at the looks on everyone''s faces and the situation before her as she raised her eyebrows and smiled, "What happened? Why did everyone''s expression turn so ugly? Did I miss something?" Xian Zihao glanced at Shi Zheng calmly. Jiang Ruolan didn''t have much of an expression on her face. They all knew that this woman was aware of the situation. It was obvious that she was here on purpose. She wanted to add insult to injury. However, neither of them responded. Xian Zihao was standing beside Jiang Ruolan, protecting her with a gentle yet powerful air. He lowered his head to look at her face, a hint of care and concern shown in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan''s gaze met him. The moment their eyes met, she sincerely raised said, "I''m fine." The two of them looked at each other with a faint smile. It was as if they no longer needed to argue in this situation. It was as if they had already won. Shi Zheng, who was standing by the side watching everything with a sneered face. She came here to add fuel to the flame but who would think things didn''t go as she planned. However, Shi Zheng was not as stupid as Jiang Bingqing. Looking at the situation, she only said hello to Jiang Guanyu before walking away. Jiang Guanyu looked at Jiang Ruolan coldly. "Since the marriage has already been decided, I can''t say anything more. However, Ruolan is my daughter after all. Zihao, you should at least let me talk to her." "Say what?" Finally, Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth before Jiang Guanyu could finish his sentence. She looked at the man in front of her with disdain. "Chairman Jiang, I don''t think there''s anything between us that needs to be said." After seven years, she was no longer Jiang Ruolan who stood submissively in front of these people. She had personally built the barrier for seven years. The coldness and indifference in her eyes surprised Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian. "If you want to ask where ''your son'' is " Jiang Ruolan deliberately bit down on the words'' your son'' with great emphasis. Her gaze was filled with mockery as she looked at the man with a face that seemed to be filled with righteousness. "Then I''m afraid you''re asking the wrong person." "What kind of attitude is this?!" Jiang Guanyu reprimanded her. He was obviously dissatisfied with her cold tone, "It''s fine if you ran away from home for seven years. Now that you''re standing in front of your own father, are you going to use this attitude to talk to me?" "Do you know what had happened to me seven years ago? Are you trying to say that you care about me? You are truly hypocrite."Jiang Ruolan sneered. "Forget it. We''ve all been through many years of education, and we''ve only gotten this much. Why do we have to reveal our true colors in front of others?" Xian Zihao was the only one who could feel how tense Jiang Ruolan''s body was. It was as if her blood was flowing against her, and her body was getting colder and colder. Contrary to Jiang Ruolan''s stiff body, Xian Zihao gently pressed her into his embrace. His faint, thin lips moved slightly as he spoke in a calm and natural tone, "Uncle, when you criticize her, you should think of whose mistake that had caused all of this." With that, Xian Zihao grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hand and walked away under Jiang Guanyu''s ashen face. Jiang Ruolan turned back to look at Jiang Guanyu with a cold expression and a slight frown. Jiang Ruolan knew Xian Zihao was defending her. She could see that he was already at his limit and did not want to face these people here. She saw the look in his eyes and knew that he was encouraging her to leave. Since the beginning, she had always faced all kinds of hardships by herself. But now, there was this special person by her side. Xian Zihao''s eyes gave her a trace of courage and affirmation, ignoring the movements that had been stirred up a long time ago. His eyes were filled with the gentleness that continued to give her a belief that shone in Jiang Ruolan''s dim world. Xian Zihao was defending Jiang Ruolan''s dignity. The untouched aura in him brought her a little patience and encouragement. He stood there motionless, smiling at her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and let out a sweet smile that made Jiang Bingqing clench her teeth in hatred. She took the initiative to link her hands with Xian Zihao and let him lead her out of the bustling crowd Chapter 126 - Jiang Family III "Dad! Look at Jiang Ruolan, she''s getting worse! How dare she talk to me like that! She really deserves to be struck by lightning!" Jiang Bingqing gritted her teeth in anger. "What a disgusting woman, trying to pretend to be so proud and clean!" "Why is Zihao so protective of her?" Zhan Lian suddenly asked her daughter beside her in a low voice. Jiang Bingqing snorted unhappily. "Who knows if she''s up to some tricks. Her trump cards are limitless!" "Are you done?" Jiang Guanyu suddenly turned around and looked at Zhan Lian coldly and with dissatisfaction in his eyes. Then, he looked at Jiang Bingqing''s unwilling expression and said, "What happened seven years ago during the Spring Festival? When I got home from Beijing, Ruolan was on the verge of death. Even if you didn''t like her, even if I didn''t care for her much, she had endured it for so many years. What had happened that made her run away so decisively?! Is there something you guys are hiding from me?!" Jiang Bingqing smiled nonchalantly. "Dad, look at what you''re saying. I don''t think there''s anything wrong with it. Jiang Ruolan''s rebellion period wasn''t over back then, and she was stubborn, so--" "I can turn a blind eye to the things you did to Ruolan all those years ago, but the matter now has to do with the Xian Family. You should know the consequences!" Jiang Guanyu frowned and shouted. "Tell me the truth! What exactly had happened?" Seeing that Jiang Guanyu actually scolded his daughter, Zhan Lian immediately said in a low voice in dissatisfaction, "Alright, enough. With so many people around, I wonder if you''ll save some face for your own daughter!" "Face? My face has been completely ruined by this damned girl today! How dare you say that to me!" Jiang Guanyu was fuming. He immediately turned around and left. "Dad! Why are you mad at me? It''s that little slut, Jiang Ruolan " Before Jiang Bingqing could finish her sentence, Jiang Guanyu had already climbed the stairs and walked out. Jiang Bingqing''s eyes were filled with anger. Still, when she saw that Jiang Guanyu was really angry, she could only mutter to Zhan Lian, "Mom..dad, he " "We''ll talk about it when we get home." Apparently, Zhan Lian had been angered by the fact that her nephew was so protective of an outsider. She shifted her gaze to the outside of the door. Her gaze was sharp and piercing. **** Jiang Ruolan did not know where she was going, nor did she know where her destination was. She was led by a warm hand, and when she regained her senses, she suddenly stopped and pulled her hand away from that warm hand. Xian Zihao turned around and saw Jiang Ruolan standing under the street light with a lowered head. He sighed, "Jiang Ruolan, if you want to cry, then cry. There''s no one here. You don''t have to pretend to be so tough anymore." Jiang Ruolan did not move as she stared at the empty spot on the other side of the road. "Do you want me to cry just because you think I''m sad? What''s the use of crying? What can be solved? Could it be that if I cry, the heavens will let me be reborn and let me choose my parents again? Let me avoid those miserable and ridiculous lives that I''ve led for the past seventeen years?" Just as Jiang Ruolan turned around, she felt the back of her head being lightly pressed by a hand, and she was completely caught off guard by Xian Zihao''s embrace. She was startled. Jiang Ruolan immediately raised her hand to push him away, but her wrist was immediately grabbed by Xian Zihao, and he held it down. The distinct and elegant scent of him alone was still lingering in her nostrils. Xian Zihao''s voice carried a faint sigh. "Does it hurt?" It seemed that after being separated for so many years, Jiang Bingqing''s method of grabbing people had become more powerful. Jiang Ruolan hadn''t noticed it earlier, but right now, she felt pain on her wrist. Jiang Bingqing was so ruthless. Jiang Ruolan lowered her sleeves to cover her purplish skin. "It doesn''t hurt." When she raised her head, she saw Xian Zihao''s unhappy face and his slightly wrinkled brows. She was stunned for a moment. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned her face away. Xian Zihao abruptly grabbed her waist to prevent her from escaping. He lowered his eyes and looked at her. "Instead keep your guard on me, you should do that to the Jiang Family. Be strong for them to see, not for me." Xian Zihao''s gentle voice carried a bit of heartache and comfort as he sighed and whispered into Jiang Ruolan''s ear, "When you''re tired, you can put down those strong barriers. If you don''t want to cry in front of others, you can cry in my arms." It was an irresistible embrace, warm and full of his own freshness, solidly only for her. When a person was facing these kinds of injuries, they would be stubborn to the point of not letting a single tear fall. However, when someone comforted them, their wall would definitely collapse, and Jiang Ruolan was no exception. Xian Zihao''s hands gently caressed Jiang Ruolan''s back. He kissed her forehead gently. Have you ever tried the feeling that when you are used to being alone to support the sky that belongs only to you, when no one is sympathetic, when no one is pitiful to you; then suddenly there is someone who enters your life with a quiet and calm yet resolute attitude, gentle and pure as a fresh spring, quietly embracing you, giving you a shoulder, giving you a hug, and telling you if you want to cry, you can cry in his arm. Have you ever felt that feeling? That kind of warm feeling that Jiang Ruolan never dreamed of at all. ''Xian Zihao, I think I will never regret marrying you.'' This kind of gentle redemption is enough for her to live a life of warmth. When Jiang Ruolan had cried enough, she left Xian Zihao''s embrace. Xian Zihao suddenly raised his hand and rubbed her nose, then her chin and looked at her reddened eyes. He then wiped the dry tears that still hung at the corner of her eyes, and with a frown and a sigh. "Tell me, what happened at the Jiang Family back then? How can you pretend like nothing happened when your wrist was swollen." Xian Zihao''s expression was as calm as usual. He brushed Jiang Ruolan''s messy hair that covered her forehead and cheeks. His voice was getting softer as he looked at her patiently. Jiang Ruolan always felt ashamed of herself, but at this moment, when she was surrounded by Xian Zihao''s gentle and meticulous care, she felt that there was no escape for her. She raised her red eyes and looked at the gentle man in front of her. Her voice hoarse and heavy as she said, "I''ve cried enough, thank you for lending me shoulders." With that, she turned away quickly, shielding her face and nose from the tears with her arm. Xian Zihao suddenly tightened his grip and pulled Jiang Ruolan back to where she stood with ease. With a frown, he asked, "What are you running for?" "I am not running." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and continued to cover her red nose and face. Because she had been crying for a while, her nasal voice was now apparent. "Raise your head and look at me." Jiang Ruolan kept her head down, unmoving. Xian Zihao sighed, "Jiang Ruolan, I never thought you were a coward." Jiang Ruolan raised her head to look at him with a helpless expression. She let go of the arm that was covering her face and just stared at Xian Zihao with her red eyes. "What are you trying to say? I''m already like this and you still have the mood to mock me?!" Chapter 127 - We Are Not Ignorant Children Xian Zihao''s beautiful eyebrows rose slightly, and his voice was light and soothing. "Come here." Jiang Ruolan didn''t move. Xian Zihao was holding her hand, and the distance between them now was about a step. "I told you to come here." Xian Zihao patiently coaxed her. Jiang Ruolan did not move, her eyes staring straight at his face. "Not going." Xian Zihao immediately smiled. His smile was gentle. Looking at Jiang Ruolan''s face full of stubbornness and mischievousness, Xian Zihao finally smiled with some indulgence and helplessness. "Okay, you win." His hand on Jiang Ruolan''s wrist slowly pulled her into his embrace once again. Xian Zihao wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly. He bent his head and kissed her tightly, pursed lips. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly took a step back to avoid him. "I don''t need you to comfort me like this, and I--" Before she could finish her words, Xian Zihao frowned and scooped her up, "Stop lying to yourself. Jiang Ruolan, we are not ignorant children! You know very well why I kissed you!" Xian Zihao pressed Jiang Ruolan against the telephone pole under the streetlamp and once more covered her mouth with his. Jiang Ruolan: "...." The intense kiss gradually made her heart tremble. His warm palms slowly caressed her cheeks. It was as if Xian Zihao was bewitching her and the walls in her heart collapsed little by little. "Why?" Jiang Ruolan whispered as she held her breath, panting in Xian Zihao''s arms. Xian Zihao held Jiang Ruolan''s face with his hands, and his gaze on her was gentle. "You really don''t know?" Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at the specks of dark light in Xian Zihao''s eyes. Yes, she didn''t know. She didn''t know why he suddenly wanted to bring her with him to this important meeting.She didn''t know why he would ask her if she was hungry when he was so busy at night. She didn''t know why he intentionally took her out for a midnight snack and remembered that she loved Sichuan food. She didn''t know why he would accompany her to the mall to satisfy her small vanity as a woman. However, she knew that he definitely did not have the leisure to coax someone who had nothing to do with him, nor did he have the time to accompany someone who had nothing to do with him. Even more so, he would not protect and defend her against the Jiang Family at an important banquet where political leaders gathered with business associates. When Xian Zihao personally brought her the platinum wedding ring that night, she wanted to ask why, but after a long time of not finding a chance, she suddenly realized that she had long been aware of it, even without asking. Xian Zihao was right. They were not young and ignorant children. Emotional matters did not need so many vows and so-called passionate love. His eyes hinted that he knew exactly what he was doing, while Jiang Ruolan was momentarily stunned by the impact of the emotion that seemed to have fallen from the sky. His lips brushed against her, softly, delicately, like butterfly wings, just long enough that he could inhale her breath. His teeth gently bite her lips while his eyes were still on hers. As Jiang Ruolan worked her nerves, her eyes widened as she saw the faint smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes. It was only when a gust of cold wind hit her that she regained her sense. Jiang Ruolan suddenly shivered in his embrace. The weather at night in G City was very cold. No matter how many clothes she wore, it still couldn''t keep her body from shivering. Xian Zihao gave a light peck on her lips, and he was reluctant to let her go. Then he took her by the wrist, which was not purple, and pulled her into his arms. He pulled up his coat and wrapped it around her. Hearing the sound of the car being pulled over, Jiang Ruolan, who was wrapped in Xian Zihao''s coat, immediately grabbed the corner of his shirt. If they went back to the hotel now, then everything that should have happened or shouldn''t have happened would probably happen. However, the smell of his body was so nice and warm that she couldn''t help but feel longing for him The taxi stopped outside the drugstore not far from the Marriott Hotel. Xian Zihao got out of the taxi to buy some stuff and returned with a small white plastic bag. He did not say anything and just told the driver to continue driving. Once they arrived at their room, Xian Zihao immediately turned on the light. As the lights were turned on, the temperature gradually rose. Xian Zihao simply took off his windbreaker, put it on the bed. He pulled up Jiang Ruolan''s sleeves and checked the bruises on her left wrist once again. He sighed lightly, "Bingqing is getting more and more ignorant." Jiang Ruolan did not object, nor did she specifically tell him that his cousin Jiang Bingqing had been like this since she was young. Jiang Ruolan suffered more than just a small bruise, she also suffered the most painful injuries. She was already used to this but this was the first time in her life, a man protected her like this because of such a small bruise. "Don''t move." Xian Zihao pressed her arm and went into the bathroom and came out with a hot water towel. He covered the bruise on her wrist with it. Then he took out two capsules of anti-swelling medicine from the small white plastic bag and poured a glass of water for her. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was staring blankly at the capsule in his hand and did not move, his brows slightly moved. Xian Zihao directly placed the medicine in front of her mouth and asked, "You want me to feed you?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly raised her head and saw the teasing expression on his face. She quickly took the capsules and glass of water, put them all into her mouth. She drank two mouthfuls of water, then gently raised her head and swallowed them all. Once she was done, Xian Zihao sat down beside her and took a cold towel from her wrist. He rewashed it with hot water and helped her put it back on. For the first time, Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao behaving like this. Men also had a very meticulous side when they took care of others. Jiang Ruolan can''t help but stare at his serious expression. When Xian Zihao raised his head to look at her, he immediately caught her gaze. A hint of a meaningful smile quietly appeared on his lips as he slightly bent his head towards her. His faint lips were almost touching hers. He said in a low voice while sticking to her lips, "If you use this kind of gaze on me again, it will be difficult for me to control myself." ***** Mass released: 1/4 Chapter 128 - Jiang Familys House However, Xian Zihao just smiled and retreated backward. There was a dim light in his eyes as he said, "There will be some things you should do for the next two days in G City. You should rest early." As he spoke, he picked up the coat from the bed. Jiang Ruolan was slightly surprised when she saw him leave. She had thought that he would definitely not let her off tonight. If it was any other normal men, they would definitely not leave. Sensing her gaze, Xian Zihao said as he walked towards the door, "I did it for my innocence." Once again, Jiang Ruolan was caught off guard. When she heard his words, her expression darkened. In the blink of an eye, she glared at him in disdain. Who knew that Xian Zihao would suddenly turn around and look at her as if he had eyes at the back of his head. Jiang Ruolan immediately stiffened her face, and embarrassedly smiled. Xian Zihao smiled in disapproval and said, "Tonight''s banquet is not normal. You are free to leave, but you must take care of the consequences." Understanding what he meant, Jiang Ruolan nodded her head and sincerely said, "I''m sorry, I caused you so much trouble tonight. Will it affect your reputation?" She knew how prestigious Xian Zihao was in both the business and government realms. Jiang Bingqing''s actions tonight had probably caused him a lot of troubles. "It''s not your fault. Bingqing is ignorant, but that doesn''t mean that others are like her." After saying that, he opened the door and walked out. Jiang Ruolan stood up from the sofa and walked to the window. She opened the curtain and looked at the bright neon lights outside. "What if I get into the show first?" "Stop lying to yourself. Jiang Ruolan, we are not ignorant children!" "You know very well why I kissed you!" Just when did it start? Jiang Ruolan didn''t even know when it started. Her heart was actually beating fast for Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan immediately took her phone and find Xian Zihao''s number. She sent a message: ''Xian Zihao, are you serious?'' She had originally thought that a man like Xian Zihao didn''t like using text messages to communicate with others. Would he think that she was childish... Just as Jiang Ruolan lost her thought, she suddenly heard a "Beep" from her phone. Xian Zihao was replying to her message very quickly. ''What do you think?'' Her face froze, and she frowned. What kind of answer was that? Unwilling to give up, she sent another message, ''I''m really serious." Xian Zihao didn''t reply for about five minutes after the message was sent. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if he was busy or not, but just when she looked at the screen on her phone again, a beep came from her phone. ''I''m serious too.'' Jiang Ruolan was speechless. Why was the answer so vague? Was he seriously answering her question? Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth, quickly typed a hatred message but when she was about to send it, she hesitated for a moment before deleting it. She looked at her phone and threw it on the bed. She didn''t want to ask anymore. She went to the bathroom to shower, and she could foresee that she would not be able to sleep tonight. When she came out of the bathroom and looked at the quiet phone lying on the bed, she felt disappointed. Jiang Ruolan retook her phone and was about to take a closer look at the conversation between the two of them, but the moment she switched on the screen, she discovered that Xian Zihao had sent another message to her without her knowledge. ''Don''t let your thoughts run wild. Go to bed early.'' She''s not a little girl with tender feelings. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao being serious was a kind of release for her. At least they no longer have to avoid each other, and Jiang Ruolan no longer had to suppress the feelings that had unknowingly risen in her heart. It was a simple text message from him, but it was like a drop of sweet hot spring entering her heart. An inexplicable emotion swept over her in an instant, and an indescribable feeling gently stirred her nerves. Jiang Ruolan never felt the love and affection of a perfect man, nor did she ever thought that a small amount of protection from Xian Zihao would cause her to feel a terrifying sense of reliance. His gentleness... His rationality... His respect His perfection Everything about him will make women easily fall in love with him. He was a type of addiction, a type of poison. Jiang Ruolan was afraid that she would be poisoned just like that, but at the same time, she felt as if she was deeply bewitched. The bruise on her wrist was still there, but it was no longer painful. It was as if she suddenly understood why Cui Liuxian was willing to give up her life to get Xian Zihao. Cui Liuxian was clearly no longer a child, yet was so childish when it came to matters of the heart. Since she was young, she had always been pampered by Xian Family, especially with Xian Zihao''s care. Just from today, Jiang Ruolan could see that Xian Zihao''s patience and seriousness could make a woman fall for him. No woman would be able to resist him. That''s why Cui Liuxian can''t let him go. Such a man like Xian Zihao, who would be willing to let him go. **** The next day, Jiang Ruolan woke up just before sunrise.. She had been unable to sleep at first, but after sleeping for a few hours, she was unable to fall asleep again. After tossing and turning, she decided to just sit up and change her clothes. She didn''t like to get up too early, but right now, it was only 5: 30 in the morning. It was still dark. After thinking for a while, she went back to her room to sort out the information from yesterday. Suddenly there''s a knock on her door. No one would knock on her door until after 9 am and logically speaking, in the past few days, before Assistant Bai or Secretary Du left, they would knock on her door and ask her to get ready to go with Xian Zihao to the place where her help was needed. When Jiang Ruolan opened the door, she didn''t see anyone. As she was wondering, the sound of an elevator could be heard coming from the corridor. She subconsciously looked in that direction and saw someone walking out of the elevator. Her expression immediately changed. **** Jiang Residence. Jiang Ruolan got out of the car and looked expressionlessly at the seemingly brand-new two-story building. This was still the same courtyard as seven years ago, with withered and yellow leaves covering the entire front yard. She cast a sidelong glance at the front yard and just stood there without moving. "What is it? You''re already here, and you still don''t plan to go inside?" Jiang Guanyu put his hands behind his back and looked at the girl who had really changed with a cold expression. Jiang Ruolan did not move. She looked at the renovated second floor indifferently. "You came to the hotel specifically to talk to me. Why''d you wanted me to come here?" "Why didn''t you want to come inside? This is your home!" "My home?" Jiang Ruolan slowly turned her head and looked at the anger in Jiang Guanyu''s eyes. She suddenly smiled. "My family " She mumbled the two words, finding them even more laughable. Just now, Jiang Guanyu suddenly appeared in the hotel and specifically found her. It turned out that he wanted her to ''go home''? This was simply laughable **** 2/4 Chapter 129 - Another Confrontation With Jiang Family I Seeing the sneer on her face, Jiang Guanyu looked a little unhappy. He walked to her side and looked at her emotionless face. "Ruolan, I know you have grown up, and dad is old. Let''s not care about the old stuff anymore. It''s all in the past. It''s not easy for you to come back to G City, so let''s go inside and have a talk, what do you say?" Jiang Ruolan acted as if she didn''t hear him and stared at a willow tree in the front yard. Seven years ago, she was lying against this snow-covered tree and almost frozen to death. Many years ago, she would often sit under that tree and stare blankly at the sky. She had no idea how big the sky was and thought that the Jiang Family was her entire world. Jiang Guanyu had never been as attentive towards her as he was now. When she and Jiang Yijun were in the Jiang Family, he never cared about them anymore. Every time he saw them being bullied, he would turn a blind eye. Every time he saw them, he would always look at them with disdain. In the past ten years that she had been in the Jiang Family, she had never seen her father more than a few times. And every time she saw this father of hers, he would pass by her with no expression on his face, as if she were the child of a servant who was living in their house. He would act indifferently with her, but when he was with Jiang Bingqing, he always looked at her and pampered her, walking around the house with Jiang Bingqing in his arms. "Dad brought a gift for you. Try to guess what it is?" While Jiang Ruolan, where was she at that time? She could only look at this scene from the pillar. Those hugs she didn''t own, those gifts she never received, none of which Jiang Guanyu ever gave her. In the past, Jiang Ruolan never hoped that she could get care and treatment from the Jiang Family. She can only hope that the day will pass quickly, but life was often inferior to one''s wish. All she wanted was to live in peace, but she will be bullied and beaten by Zhan Lian every day. Actually, Jiang Bingqing''s domineering attitude and bullying since she was young were not to be blamed. With such a mother''s teachings, how could she be any better? And since when did her dignified father patiently stand by her side and say that he wanted her to go home and wanted her to accompany him? It''s all in the past? Huh. What a joke! Jiang Ruolan narrowed her clear eyes and looked at Jiang Guanyu''s serious expression as if she suddenly thought of something. Although Jiang Guanyu was a well-known rich person and had a great Jiang Family behind him, he was still nothing compared to the Xian Family. He was worried and afraid of the Xian Family. It was fine if Xian Zihao didn''t do anything to her, but last night, Xian Zihao''s attitude was very obvious, so Jiang Guanyu was afraid that the Xian Family would do something to him. That''s why he wanted to end the conflict with her. It turned out that his fatherly love was something that could be used. Jiang Guanyu''s fatherly love was rotten and cheap to her right now, and it wasn''t worth it for her to be moved. "Let''s go inside." Jiang Guanyu urged on the side. Jiang Ruolan remained unmoved, "Chairman Jiang, if you have finished what you want to say, then I will be leaving now. I followed you because you said there''s something you wanted to talk with me. If this is all you want to say, then I''m sorry, I have something to do today. The report from yesterday''s meeting is not ready yet. I don''t have time to waste." "Is that how you talk to your father?" Jiang Guanyu''s eyebrows furrowed, and his voice was cold, just like when he was young. He always lacked warmth and patience. "What attitude would you like me to have instead?" Jiang Ruolan gave him a hard look. Of course, she knew how cold her attitude was. Between a daughter and father, this way of communication was indeed abnormal, but to Jiang Ruolan, she was already giving Jiang Guanyu a lot of face by talking to him in such a patient manner. No one would ever feel the slightest bit of shadow in their hearts when facing such a childhood. They had never given her warmth, and she had never owed them a single bit. In front of a beast, this was already her limit. "It''s cold outside, let''s talk inside." Jiang Guanyu looked away and walked to the leaf-covered yard. However, Jiang Ruolan did not follow him in. Instead, she went in the opposite direction and directly bypassed the car that was stopped in front of the door. She wanted to leave this place. "You don''t want to see Auntie Wang again? She is almost sixty years old and this is her last year with Jiang Family. She will return to her village next year." What Jiang Guanyu said finally made Jiang Ruolan halt her steps. She turned around hesitantly and looked at the courtyard full of fallen leaves. Auntie Wang When she was hungry, Auntie Wang would take the charcoal stove and secretly teach her how to roast potatoes in the backyard. Sometimes, when she was cooking in the kitchen, she secretly poured a delicious soup for Jiang Ruolan to drink, and on the nights when she (Jiang Ruolan) was sick, Auntie Wang would go to her room to feed her medicine and help her dry her body. Auntie Wang was the only person she missed in the Jiang Family. Jiang Ruolan turned back towards the Jiang Family Main Hall and immediately entered. When she walked into the living room, Zhan Lian and Jiang Bingqing were nowhere to be seen. She hesitantly looked at the empty living room until Auntie Wang, who was about to wipe the banister on the stairs, saw her. She couldn''t help but open her eyes wide and stare blankly in her direction. "Auntie Wang." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were slightly hot. She curled her lips into a smile as she looked at Auntie Wang, who had aged quite a bit. "Miss Ruolan?" Auntie Wang was a little surprised. Holding a cloth in her hand, she quickly walked over and respectfully nodded at Jiang Guanyu who was beside Jiang Ruolan. Then, she looked at her (Jiang Ruolan) with eyes full of joy. "It''s really you, Miss Ruolan? Miss Ruolan, you''re back!" So it turned out that the word "go back" could still be used for her family. Jiang Ruolan smiled, then she holds Auntie Wang''s hand. "I came to see you." Hearing her say that, Jiang Guanyu walked away with some dissatisfaction. He coughed and said, "Auntie Wang, go get her some water." "Oh, okay. Miss Ruolan, please take a seat. I''ll go and boil some water for you. It''s better to drink some hot water in this weather. Take a seat, take a seat." Auntie Wang smiled as she hurriedly ran to the kitchen. Watching Auntie Wang leave, Jiang Ruolan didn''t have much of an expression on her face. She just looked at Jiang Guanyu, who was sitting on the sofa. "I specially chose a time when Bingqing and her mother weren''t home to meet with you. Regardless if it was because I was busy in the past that I didn''t give you care or not, this is still your home. After all, your marriage with Zihao is beyond my expectations. I didn''t believe it when Bingqing said this two months ago, so I called Old Man Xian to ask for the confirmation." Jiang Guanyu frowned. "I never would have thought it was true." Jiang Ruolan remained expressionless as she listened to his mutterings. When Auntie Wang came out with the water in her hand, she heard the door open behind her. "Dad, Mom and I went to buy... Jiang Ruolan?!" Jiang Bingqing''s voice went from happy to surprised as she quickly walked around her. When she saw that it was really her, she immediately looked at Jiang Guanyu with disbelief and then looked at Jiang Ruolan''s expressionless face. "How can it be you? What are you doing at my house?!" **** 3/4 Chapter 130 - Another Confrontation With Jiang Family II Zhan Lian walked into the room and cast a glance at Jiang Ruolan. She slowly walked to the sofa and said, "Are you letting your daughter and me out for a walk so you can bring this girl here?" "Zhan Lian, I''m talking with Ruolan. You guys go upstairs first." Jiang Guanyu didn''t expect the mother and daughter pair to return so quickly. "Why should we avoid her?" Without waiting for Zhan Lian to speak, Jiang Bingqing suddenly glared at Jiang Guanyu with an ugly expression. "Dad, what do you mean by this?! Why did you bring this little bitch back? Didn''t she make you lose enough face last night?" "Bingqing!" Jiang Guanyu''s face was filled with displeasure as he frowned and scolded her. "With whom are you behaving atrociously? I spoilt you too much, didn''t I?!" Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, had an expressionless face as she glanced sideways at Jiang Bingqing''s angry face. Bitch? Losing face? If it wasn''t for her, Jiang Bingqing, suddenly exposing her own father in such an occasion last night, how could Jiang Guanyu lose face? Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but admire Jiang Bingqing for always being able to get rid of everything that was her fault and put the blame on others. Ordinary people wouldn''t be as shameless as her to push matters onto someone else after she had done something stupid. Only Jiang Bingqing would probably have this kind of ability. "Dad! In this house, there was only me! I am your only daughter! I can''t stand watching her standing there! You decide it yourself! Me or this bitch!" Jiang Bingqing stomped her feet with an ugly expression on her face and turned to leave. "Bingqing! Mom will always be on your side." Zhan Lian suddenly said. After that, she viciously glared at the ashen-faced Jiang Guanyu and prepared to leave with her daughter. "Can the two of you " Jiang Guanyu was about to go berserk. "None of you need to leave. I have no intention of returning to this house! Don''t worry, you don''t need to worry about me threatening your daughter and her position." Jiang Ruolan looked at Jiang Bingqing with an indifferent expression, as if she had won a victory in her eyes. She said indifferently, "After fighting for more than twenty years, I really can''t see how this man''s fatherly''s love is worth such a fight. I''m afraid that even you yourself know what kind of situation you were born in and what kind of trash your mother is." Jiang Bingqing''s expression stiffened, while Zhan Lian''s expression changed slightly as well. "Don''t think that everyone is like you guys, to think that you people are so stupid as to think so highly of yourselves. I simply disdain the things that you guys care about. I will never enter this Jiang Family gate again in my life." Finishing her words, Jiang Ruolan ignored Jiang Bingqing''s clamor and Jiang Guanyu''s attempt to stop her. She stepped out of the door, leaving without looking back. When she returned to the Marriott Hotel, it was already noon. Jiang Ruolan checked her phone in front of the entrance but found no phone call or text message. Just as she was about to get inside her room, her phone rang. When she looked at the call list and saw Secretary Du''s name, she felt a little disappointed. She looked back at the closed door of 1909 and answered the call. "Hello, Secretary Du?" "Miss Jiang, President Xian told me to pass on the message to you, if the bruise on your wrist still hasn''t disappeared, then go to the hospital to apply for some medicine. He''s been busy these few days, so you can take care of the report in the hotel." Just as she wanted to answer, she heard Secretary Du say, "An hour ago I had the hotel staff put your laptop in your room. You can just use that computer to organize the conference reports. It''s not convenient for President Xian to answer the phone now. Miss Jiang, if you need anything, you can just call me." "Did he go back to the hotel last night?" Jiang Ruolan looked doubtfully at the closed door on the opposite side of the room. Du Yating''s voice paused for a moment before he said with a smile, "President Xian didn''t come back last night. However, he called me at around 6 in the morning and asked me to pass the message to you so that you can have a good rest." Jiang Ruolan responded with an "oh" then looked at the closed door again. She then opened the door of her room and walked in. It seemed like Xian Zihao hadn''t forgotten about her borrowing the laptop. She couldn''t help but smile as she called for the staff to send over some simple dishes. After eating, she sat down in front of the laptop and began to organize the meeting reports. Jiang Ruolan logged on to MSN and saw a message from Qin Gengxin. ''Little Red, I have an important cooperation project in Boston that I need to manage. I will be back to H City next week. Remember to miss me ~'' Jiang Ruolan stared at a huge narcissistic emoticon that was accompanied by his message and giggled. She typed a few words to reply to his message, but after thinking for a moment, she deleted the words and closed the dialog box. Before closing the message, she noticed that the message was sent from the day before yesterday. No wonder Qin Gengxin was so angry when he heard she was on a business trip. He wanted to go back to the United States, so he came to the company to visit her. But he couldn''t find her, so he called her to vent his bad temper. Sighing, Jiang Ruolan began to carefully organize the conference reports. Along the way, she looked at the cellphone that was placed on the table quietly several times. She didn''t know what Xian Zihao was really busy with. This afternoon, she occasionally organized her reports and looked at the dark screen phone in a daze. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what was wrong with her. She shouldn''t have had the mindset of these little girls anymore. Why would she be so anxious? Why would she always look at her phone? Jiang Ruolan felt as if she had been stabbed in a dead end. Xian Zihao''s protection and respect, Xian Zihao''s care and warmth were like the gentlest acid quietly corroding all the thorns on her body. She shouldn''t have been like this. She shouldn''t have missed the gentleness of a man. She didn''t know that Jiang Ruolan, who was riddled with holes, would still be like four years ago, sincerely and wholeheartedly loving someone. **** 4/4 Chapter 131 - Her Trust Had Instantly Turned Into A Joke For a moment, Jiang Ruolan felt as if she were drifting by the water, longing for all the good things but also fearing the hidden dangers. She never thought she and Xian Zihao would be like this for the rest of her life. A marriage without love... But Jiang Ruolan was also just a woman. She needed to be doted on and cared for Even though she had once said that she didn''t need those things, Xian Zihao was like the softest tentacle that drilled into her heart bit by bit. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what was going on. It was a strange feeling of happiness, but also a terrifying one. Perhaps it was the best way for them to get married. She could not see through Xian Zihao''s heart and did not know that his feelings for her had become more useful, but the most frightening thing was that she actually fell in love with him in just one night, as if it was love at first sight. Jiang Ruolan, who didn''t have any strong feelings for Xian Zihao, was actually driven by his meridians'' warmth, almost to the point of completely eliminating all her rationality. **** It was 7 in the evening, and Jiang Ruolan was really hungry. Although the food in this hotel tasted good, she wanted to eat something else, such as the snacks on the street. Furthermore, the northern city of G City sells a lot of authentic snacks. It was not easy for her to return to G City. Even if she didn''t have any good memories here, eating snacks were still quite attractive to her. Xian Zihao still hadn''t come back during this time. In the morning, when she hadn''t woken up, in order not to disturb her sleep, he had asked Secretary Du to pass on the massage, which probably meant that he was really busy right now. Jiang Ruolan felt too embarrassed to call him. She changed into her new coat and put on some makeup before going out looking for food. With great difficulty, she found a hallway filled with food stalls. She bought many kinds of snacks and sat in a beef noodle shop to eat. Regardless of whether the snacks were clean or not, regardless of whether she had diarrhea tomorrow, her rationally will also be temporarily thrown to the back of her mind when she saw this delicious snack. After eating, Jiang Ruolan went shopping by herself. Although she didn''t buy anything, she was in a good mood and wanted to return to the hotel on foot. This street was about half an hour away from the hotel. She was in a good mood, and because she ate too much, Jiang Ruolan decided to take a walk first. If the weather got cold, she would take a taxi back. After walking for a few hundred meters, her line of sight caught a glimpse of a high-end hotel not too far away. She suddenly stopped her steps and looked towards the direction, only to see a black car parked in front of the hotel. She could vaguely see two people getting out of the car. That was, Xian Zihao and...Shi Zheng Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao, who had just gotten out of the car, and Shi Zheng, who had taken the initiative to pull him along with her to the hotel''s entrance. Jiang Ruolan stopped on her track and looked at the two of them who had entered the hotel, without expression. The car that had escorted them to the hotel slowly drove away. Jiang Ruolan just stood there and didn''t leave. She looked at the hotel''s front door and knew very well that Xian Zihao was only with Shi Zheng because of a business deal. Perhaps it was out of politeness that he sent her to the hotel, so Jiang Ruolan wanted to wait for him and go back with him. Since Xian Zihao had given her trust, she would naturally give him the same amount of trust. Trust was mutual; she wasn''t paranoid enough to care too much about other women, so she was clear that Xian Zihao would not disappoint her. Amidst the biting cold, she raised her head to the night sky and boringly counted nearly a hundred stars. After so long, she still hadn''t seen Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan looked at the lights on every hotel floor for a long time, until her feet felt numb until the cold wind had thoroughly penetrated her thick coat. She couldn''t help but shivered. Jiang Ruolan rubbed her hands together, raised them to her mouth, huff, and then stood on the spot, stamping her feet gently to warm her hands. Time passed slowly. She lowered her head and looked at the time. 11: 05 PM. Two and a half hours. Jiang Ruolan had been standing there like a fool for two and a half hours. She had long since been pierced by the cold wind, and a bone-piercing chill seemed to spread to her heart. She moved her feet, which had already been frozen, and looking up at the occasional person walking in and out of the hotel, but she couldn''t tell what kind of feeling she had right now. A man and a woman alone in a hotel room for two and a half hours had not come out. Her trust had instantly turned into a joke. Was she too serious? Or did she not understand Xian Zihao at all? Jiang Ruolan should have left. Why wait here? After living for twenty-four years, she actually believed in emotions over and over again. She was too foolish. Even though she couldn''t help but shiver in the cold wind, she still raised her head to look at the hotel''s door. She should have trusted Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao deserved her trust. Perhaps there was something that had delayed him. Perhaps they were just chatting inside... Half an hour later, Jiang Ruolan still hasn''t seen his figure. Three hours without moving, with the northwest wind of G City blowing towards her. She should be calm. Jiang Ruolan dawdled in front of the entrance for a long time. She waited for another half an hour until the midnight bell rang in the middle of the city. When a taxi saw that she had frozen in the wind, it kindly stopped in front of her. "Miss, where are you going? Should I take you to your destination?" Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at the taxi in front of her, then looked at the female driver. That''s enough Jiang Ruolan. Don''t be like a fool anymore. She moved her stiff legs to the side of the taxi and opened the door to get in. Seeing how cold she was, the female driver''s face turned pale. She turned up the heat and asked, "Where are you going?" "Marriott Hotel." Heaven blessed her, she could actually say such a clear word. As the woman drove, she looked into the rearview mirror. She looked at Jiang Ruolan''s dull eyes and said with a smile, "Why did you stand outside that hotel for so long? I just passed by here when I took the guests to the X District and saw you standing there. Then I passed by here a moment later and still saw you still standing there. If my calculations aren''t wrong, it should have been more than three hours, right? You''ve been standing there for three hours in such cold weather in G City. Please don''t get sick from the cold. Do you want me to send you to the hospital first?" "No need." Jiang Ruolan''s voice was a little hoarse. She looked at the neon light that was passing by and said, "Just take me back to the Marriott Hotel." The female driver sighed and didn''t say anything more. She quickly drove to the hotel. Jiang Ruolan felt dizzy the moment she stepped out of the car. Her vision turned black, but she held back. Under the concerned gaze of the female driver, she walked in stiffly. After returning to her room, she endured the pain in her head and quickly sent the information she had prepared during the day to the assistant she had worked with at the meeting yesterday. Due to the meeting''s report being released in the morning, Jiang Ruolan didn''t have any important things right now. Not to mention that the meeting had ended. Secretary Du had also said that there''s nothing for her to do anymore, so she booked a plane ticket for tomorrow morning on the internet. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look out the window at the neon lights of the night. Under the city''s dark sky, she suddenly felt that the city had always been so unfamiliar to her. To Xian Zihao, perhaps he just liked her for a moment. Whether his feeling for her was deep or shallow, temporary or permanent, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to think about it. She had been tempted by it once, and it wasn''t like she had never experienced a betrayal. This time, at least, she wasn''t completely caught up in it. She could at least tell herself to retreat as soon as possible. Chapter 132 - He’s Not Worth It Jiang Ruolan didn''t sleep at all last night because her head was full of thoughts about Xian Zihao. Also, her flight was at 6.30 am. She packed up and left the hotel at 4 am. She also sent a message to Secretary Du and Assistant Bai to say that she needed to return to H City as there was something to be resolved. Secretary Du and Assistant Bai were probably still resting during that time, so she didn''t wait for their reply before taking a taxi and leaving. The plane started boarding at 7 o''clock. As she walked into the aisle, she heard the faint sound of a cell phone ringing in her bag. Her phone rang for a long time until she sat on the plane. The stewardess told everyone to turn off their cell phones before their plane took off. Jiang Ruolan admitted that she was very selfish. She didn''t have the courage to face the truth, nor did she have the courage to hear everything. She only wanted to remain calm and act as if everything that had happened in the past few days was not happening at all. Her heart felt as if it had been brutally caught by someone and thrown into the air before it fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. Jiang Ruolan could never guess what Xian Zihao was thinking. Why did he protect her and kiss her? Maybe to Xian Zihao, she was just one of those women he used to be with. Jiang Ruolan needed time to calm her emotions. No matter how good Xian Zihao was to her, it couldn''t cover up the fact that he had played with or even deceived her! She was actually looking forward to eternity in such a ridiculous manner. Jiang Ruolan had thought that Han Xuegang was a devil and Xian Zihao was her savior, but she forgot that he (Xian Zihao) was still the same as seven years ago. Cold and heartless. At this moment, she actually hated Xian Zihao''s gentleness. His gentleness was like a double-edged sword piercing her heart. Just forget about it, Jiang Ruolan. He''s not worth it. Will he treat other women with such tenderness as well? No wonder Cui Liuxian always thought that Xian Zihao loved her. Jiang Ruolan Have you also become the second Cui Liuxian? No, she''s not. She could still be considered lucky. At least, when she was about to entrust herself to Xian Zihao, she could see the situation clearly and his real face. ''Xian Zihao, do you think that I, Jiang Ruolan, a fool that only knows how to waddle?'' ''If what you have done is not to protect my dignity, but to pity me'' ''Then, I don''t need it!'' Once she was in H City, she quickly hailed a taxi and returned to Greenville Residence. As soon as she entered the house, she looked at the fresh and elegant decorations on the side, then she looked towards the sofa as if she saw Xian Ziaho sitting there. Jiang Ruolan quickly went to her bedroom and packed her belongings. She spent two hours packing her things and putting the house''s key on the tea table. Since there was no place for her to stay, she looked around the newspaper booth to see any house rental information. Seeing that there was a house close to her company and the price was very reasonable, Jiang Ruolan quickly contacted the landlord and asked about it. *One hour later.* Jiang Ruolan carried her luggage to the promised residential area. She looked around the house, checked the water meter, and so on. Once she was satisfied with the condition of the house, she immediately paid the deposit. By the time she finished cleaning up the house, it was already nine o''clock at night. Jiang Ruolan suddenly noticed a calendar hanging by the wall that had a little bit of dust on it. She stood up to pick it up and casually flipped through the calendar. She intended to throw it away, but when she flipped to October, a glint appeared in her eyes. Today was October 26th. Friday, October 30th, was the engagement banquet between Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er. There were still three days left ... Jiang Ruolan entered her bedroom, her footsteps swaying as she stopped beside the bed. She rubbed her temples and went in search of cold medicine. Once she''s done, she jumped onto the bed and instantly entered the darkness. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how long she slept, but she could hear her cell phone ringing in her sleep. The phone ringing was coming from the living room. Jiang Ruolan tried to push herself up from the bed, but as soon as her feet touched the floor, her entire body went soft, and she suddenly fell to the ground. The cold sensation of the ground was unable to dispel the feeling of heaviness in her mind. She was so tired She wanted to sleep so much... Jiang Ruolan struggled to open her eyes, and when she finally did, the sky was already bright. She heard the ringing of her phone again, and with difficulty, she stood up. Jiang Ruolan walked into the living room in a state of stupor. She took out her phone from her bag. She ignored the dozen missed calls and looked at Jiang Yijun''s name on the screen. "Jiang Ruolan? What took you so long to answer the phone?" On the other line, Jiang Yijun''s voice carried traces of nervousness, worry, and anger. Jiang Ruolan held her cell phone in one hand and tapped her aching head with the other. "I''m sleeping." "Sleeping? I''ve been calling you since yesterday, and you didn''t answer. Don''t tell me you slept all day?" Jiang Ruolan''s face stiffened. She narrowed her eyes and stared out the window. She asked in a daze, "What day is it today?" "28th. What happened to you?" Jiang Ruolan pressed down on her head and sighed. Heavens, she actually slept from the night of the 26th to the afternoon of the 28th. "It''s nothing. I got the flu when I was on a business trip. Maybe that''s why I slept so soundly." "Have you caught a cold again? I will take a leave tomorrow and come see you in H City." "No need, don''t come! Don''t ask for leave!" Jiang Ruolan furrowed her brows. She tried to endure the pain in her head and said in a hoarse voice, "Since you''re working so hard, don''t always ask for leave. I''m fine. If you come here, you will catch a cold later." "You''re fine? You slept for two days! Jiang Ruolan, do you f*cking think you''re Iron Man or Ultraman? I''ll see you tomorrow! Give me your address!" "I already told you that you don''t have to come! If you come and visit me, I won''t meet you either!" Jiang Ruolan cursed, "I only have a headache. I''m fine. If there''s nothing else, I''ll be hanging up. I want to go back to sleep." "Are you really alright?" It seems that Jiang Yijun''s anger against her has subsided. Jiang Ruolan laughed, "Mmm, not that you don''t know that your sister is much stronger than Iron Man and Ultraman. A little cold like this won''t kill me." On the other side, Jiang Yijun continued to reprimand her, "That''s good. Don''t forget to take your medicine." "Yes." Jiang Ruolan ended the call and put down her cell phone. She looked back at the new house she had rented, then went to the bathroom and washed her face. She washed her face with cold water and wondered if Xian Zihao had finished his work at G City. Jiang Ruolan looked up at her reflection in the mirror and smiled at herself. Her smile was even uglier than crying. Right now, she didn''t know what she should do because her mind was in a state of disarray. Back then, when Han Xuegang hurt her heart, she could still face everything calmly. From the moment they together until they broke up, Jiang Ruolan only cried once. But now, with just one Xian Zihao, can make her feel very miserable. Now that Jiang Ruolan thought about it, she really was a lunatic. When she remembered that she had been standing on the side of the road for three and a half hours in zero-degree weather, she really wanted to laugh. She won''t cry because crying meant that she had lost. Actually, she shouldn''t be sad, right? Jiang Ruolan had long since been on guard against Xian Zihao. She had avoided herself from having too much contact with him and also guarding her heart, warning herself not to be bewitched by this perfect man. However, everyone had their weaknesses, so was she. In fact, on second thought, this problem can be easily solved. Should Jiang Ruoan call Xian Zihao and ask where he was that night? But what would Jiang Ruolan say if Xian Zihao told her the truth, telling her that he was together with Shi Zheng? She had trusted him, but... No one will not be prejudiced when they saw a man and a woman alone in a hotel room for three and a half hours. Just simply chatting? What a joke. If it was true that they were just talking, why after three and a half hours, Xian Zihao still didn''t come out? Moreover, Jiang Ruolan remembered that Shi Zheng was dressed so coquettishly that night. If she was a man, she might not be able to resist her desires when faced with such a woman. Chapter 133 - Take Care Of Your Woman. Dont Let Her Bark Like A Mad Dog Again.” On the 29th, just one day before the engagement party between Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er, Jiang Ruolan secretly called Xiong Ruogang. Xiong Ruogang deliberately took a leave of absence and accompanied her to buy clothes. Even though she did not want to go, the invitation card was already in her possession, and the name on the invitation card was printed with the name of her company. That is to say, as the employee of her company, she still had to be present, and the invitation card was personally delivered to her by Ling Fei''er. "Sis Jiang, you don''t look too good. Do you want me to take you to the hospital for a checkup?" Xiong Ruogang spoke with concern. She raised her hand to touch Jiang Ruolan''s forehead. Jiang Ruolan smiled and avoided her hand. "I''m fine. My body can''t stand the cold, so I get cold easily. If I go to the hospital every time I catch a cold, then the door of the hospital will be broken by me." "But your face is really pale, I feel like you have a fever." Xiong Ruogang lowered the hand that was holding on Jiang Ruolan''s arm. She squeezed her (Jiang Ruolan) hand. "Look, even her hand is so hot!" "Oh right, Sis Jiang, this time you made a report on the meeting with President Xian, shouldn''t you work in Xian Group from now on?" "Do you think it''s that easy to enter Xian Group?" Jiang Ruolan had a disapproving expression on her face. "Miss Ling''s skin is so white, and her figure is also so exquisite and elegant. Wearing this gown makes her look just like a princess from a fairy tale." Just as the two of them walked into a fancy dress custom-made center, a red figure caught their eyes, causing them to suddenly stop in their tracks. Why are Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er here? Jiang Ruolan slightly frowned. Just as Xiong Ruogang was about to open her mouth in shock, Jiang Ruolan immediately pressed her palm against her(Xiong Ruogang) mouth, signaling for her to be quiet. Xiong Ruogang turned around and looked at her carefully before lowering her head and whispering in her (Jiang Ruolan) ear. "Sis Jiang, let''s go?" Jiang Ruolan nodded slightly before quietly pulling Xiong Ruogang''s hand and turning around to leave. "Xue, look who it is?!" Suddenly, Ling Fei''er''s sweet voice rang out from behind her. Everyone''s attention was drawn to the two figures who were about to leave the store. Jiang Ruolan''s footsteps paused. She didn''t want to face them because she had better things to do other than wasting her time with these two scums. After attending their engagement banquet tomorrow, wouldn''t it be better to just leave those things behind? Why are there always some people in this world who like to find trouble with other people even though that person does not want to cause trouble with them? "Sis Jiang.." Xiong Ruogang looked at her with concern. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at Ling Fei''er and the cold-faced Han Xuegang. "Yo, isn''t this Jiang Ruolan? We really haven''t seen each other since the last time we met!" Ling Fei''er walked over with a sneer. She was wearing a red dress with a crew-cut top. Her alluring white shoulders and a beautiful collarbone was exposed. She looked very sexy. "You want to leave as soon as you see us? You come here to buy a dress for our engagement party tomorrow, don''t you?" Ling Fei''er suddenly laughed softly. "Are you sure you can afford the dresses in this shop? That''s going to take a few months of your salary? Oh, I almost forgot, you''re President Xian''s wife right? Where is your husband? Why didn''t he come here with you? Xue, look at this woman. She had sold her body and still didn''t even get a good result." Han Xuegang held back his mocking smile and looked at Jiang Ruolan''s calm face. "This is called taking advantage of the situation and taking advantage of the media''s public opinion to get into a rich family. You haven''t made any progress, are you? How about I buy one for you out of concern for our past relationship?" "Yeah, which one do you like? Just say it, we''ll buy it for you." Ling Fei''er smiled as she snuggled into Han Xuegang''s chest. When Han Xuegang put his arm around her waist, her eyes seemed to be coldly looking at Jiang Ruolan''s expression. Xiong Ruogang knew that Ling Fei''er was not a small fry who could be offended easily. Although she said nothing, she still could not bear to see Jiang Ruolan being mocked again, Xiong Ruogang raised her eyebrows and scolded, "Aren''t you guys too much? Tomorrow is your engagement party; shouldn''t you be well behaved and have morals?" Ling Fei''er sneered, "What''s wrong? We kindly want to buy a dress for Jiang Ruolan, how can we be someone without morals?" "Jiang Ruolan, don''t just stand there with an indifferent expression and act like you''re innocent. Do you think Han Xuegang can pity you just because you put on such an appearance?" After saying that, Ling Feier once again looked at Jiang Ruolan arrogantly. "Let me tell you, after this engagement, we will have our wedding soon, and you, Jiang Ruolan, will be completely relegated!" "Speak, which one do you like? We''ll buy it for you!" Jiang Ruolan just sneered at both of them, and she looked like she was watching a good show. As if the sharp words from Ling Fei''er didn''t hurt her at all. Ling Fei''er suddenly walked over to her and poked her twice in the shoulder. "Hey, I''m talking to you. Why are you acting dumb?" "Ahhh!!" Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and grabbed onto Ling Fei''er''s wrist. The strength of her hand was not light as she expressionlessly looked at Ling Fei''er, who was also shocked by her sudden actions, "Miss Ling, I see that you''re too foolish to care about a man like Han Xuegang. You want to keep a man like him by your side, be my guest. He''s not worth mentioning. There''s no need for you to fight with me." After saying so, Jiang Ruolan let go of Ling Fei''er''s hand. Her eyes filled with anger. She glanced at Han Xuegang''s slightly frowning eyebrows and said with a faint smile, "Vice President Han, take care of your woman. Don''t let her bark like a mad dog again." "Jiang Ruolan!" Ling Fei''er suddenly raised her hand to slap Jiang Ruolan''s face. Jiang Ruolan was about to raise her hand to block Ling Fei''er''s attack when suddenly, Han Xuegang grabbed her (Ling Fei''er) hand and pulled her into his embrace. Ling Fei''er seemed to enjoy being coaxed like a treasure by others. Seeing Han Xuegang coaxing her like this in front of them, Ling Fei''er arrogantly snorted, and gave him a kiss on the chin, then happily looked up at his face and smiled, "Alright, Xue, let''s follow me to the fitting room. I like the suit you chose yesterday, you should try it too." "Alright, I''ll give it a try." "Let''s go ~ ~" Ling Fei''er had a sweet smile on her face again. She glanced in Jiang Ruolan''s direction out of the corner of her eyes and grabbed Han Xuegang''s arm. "She''s too arrogant. Have you dated Han Xuegang before? Was Ling Fei''er really a mistress who had ruined your relationship?" Xiong Ruogang pushed her glasses and muttered beside Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan looked at the couple in front of her calmly. Even she, herself, was impressed by her own calmness. It was true that she had forgotten her relationship with Han Xuegang. Years and experiences had long baptized her into not wanting to argue too much. When they were in love, they would receive the blessings and envy of everyone in the world, but when they parted, they were more willing to quietly leave. Wouldn''t it be better if they each had a bit of dignity? Why did young and immature girls always wanted to distinguish between good and bad, but in reality, they were just disgracing themselves. Chapter 134 - The Engagement Banquet I Since Jiang Ruolan had taken a leave for 5 days for the business trip to the G City, she decided to spend her day leisure inside her house. When she picked up her phone on the table, she accidentally looked at the call log. Among the missed calls, there were two missed calls from Secretary Du and Assistant Bai, three from Xian Zihao, and the rest were all from Jiang Yijun. From the looks of it, Xian Zihao only called her on the first day she came back, and he didn''t call her again for the past two or three days. On second thought, he wasn''t the sort of man to be overly fussy. Perhaps he had guessed that she had seen that scene, or perhaps he had never taken her seriously. Three phone calls might have been his bottom line. Jiang Ruolan also knew that it wasn''t a good idea to leave without saying goodbye. She didn''t have the capital to be headstrong, she was also so weak and powerless to face all that. To prevent herself from thinking too much, Jiang Ruolan spent her time tidying up the room.. That day, she had tidied up her newly rented house and cleaned all the corners of the house that was full of dirt. She placed a rag on the cabinet and held her head. Her head felt very sore. Jiang Ruolan touched her forehead to feel the temperature and yep, it was very hot. Her head was aching so much that it felt like it was about to explode. Jiang Ruolan leaned on the couch weakly. The engagement banquet for Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er begins at 7:30 PM. During the day, Xiong Ruogang contacted her and volunteered to accompany her to the engagement banquet that night. She wanted to see how the couple would act and wanted to watch the show. Jiang Ruolan had originally planned to go alone, but she didn''t reject Xiong Ruogang''s generous offer. She stood up and washed her face with cold water. Only then did she realize that her face was very pale. No wonder Xiong Ruogang was so worried about her. When Jiang Ruolan arrived at the banquet, Xiong Ruogang was already waiting for her outside the door. Xiong Ruogang walked up to Jiang Ruolan eagerly and took her arm. After looking at her carefully, she said with a smile, "Sis Jiang, you usually don''t dress up, but this dress really makes me want to bite you. What should I do if a man tries to seduce you?" As she spoke, Xiong Ruogang tried to bite her face. Jiang Ruolan slapped her head. "What are you trying to do? Don''t lie." "What I said was the truth. Sis Jiang, you look really good! Although you''re not as stunning as Fan Bing Bing, you''re the kind of beauty that''s particularly attractive. The more I look at you, the more beautiful you''ll be. Let me bite you." Jiang Ruolan was not used to being praised like this. She only smiled and held Xiong Ruogang''s hand as they walked into the hotel that the Ling Family had booked. As soon as they entered the huge engagement banquet hall, everyone''s eyes fell on Jiang Ruolan. Most of the business managers from the largest company in H City attended the event, and more than half of them knew her identity. Almost everyone''s eyes were fixated on the figure that was slowly approaching. Those who knew and those who didn''t know the inside story all had different looks in their eyes. Jiang Ruolan was wearing a moon-white dress with a short piece of rabbit fur draped over her shoulders. Her long hair was tied up high in a bamboo hairpin that gave off a strong national feeling, revealing her slender white neck. Even though she was wearing conservative clothes, she still looks very elegant and beautiful. Jiang Ruolan rarely dressed up. For her, it was better to spend 20 minutes sleeping rather than dressed up. But today, she would definitely not allow herself to be too slovenly in front of everyone. Jiang Ruolan knew that she wasn''t the main character tonight, so she didn''t say much and ignored everyone''s gaze. She just pulled Xiong Ruogang to a less crowded area and sat there. While waiting for the elders of the Han clan to enter the stage, she chatted with Xiong Ruogang. Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of Xian Zihao''s name written on the VIP seat in front of her. Would he attend the engagement banquet between Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er? ***** The large banquet hall was filled with a variety of food and wine. The crystal light in the center of the hall shone like glass. When Han Xuegang and Ling Fei''er walked down the stairs, rose petals were sprayed out of the flower racks on either side of the red carpet. "Thank you everyone, for coming to our engagement banquet." Ling Fei''er was like a proud and blissful princess. She was originally young and beautiful, and the fiery red skirting dress made her look as tender and beautiful as a peony that had just bloomed. Han Xuegang held hands with her as they walked slowly into the crowd. On the other side, Ling Fei''er''s father, Chairman Ling, was giving a congratulatory speech. The company''s leaders were also standing at the sides with smiles on their faces. Jiang Ruolan stood at the end of the crowd, looking at the couple walking in the rain of flowers. When she was in university, she had thought that she would marry Han Xuegang. She had thought that her love would not fall apart as it did in those dramas and TV novels, and it will all end well. However, she never thought that one day her pure feelings would crumble. Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand. What was her mistake? Why did she have to be the loser of this love affair? "Don''t be shy everyone. This engagement party is an informal ceremony, unlike the wedding ceremony. Assume today the Ling Family held a big party for everyone. You can do whatever you want~~" Jiang Ruolan felt her dizziness getting worse as the sounds of laughter continued to echo in the air. She didn''t see Xian Zihao at all from the people sitting in the VIP seats. Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes and followed Xiong Ruogang to a table full of food. "Sis Jiang, this cake is so sweet, taste it ~ ~" Xiong Ruogang placed a piece of cream cake into a disposable paper plate and happily offered it to Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan smiled faintly and did not accept it. She weakly leaned against the high flower rack next to her and patiently waited for the banquet to end. "Miss Jiang, I did not expect you would come. Let me toast you ~" Suddenly, Ling Feier''s voice drifted from behind her. Jiang Ruolan turned her head and saw the glass in Ling Fei''er''s hand was filled with champagne. She looked at Jiang Ruolan with a smile, and the pride and the arrogance in her eyes were still as obvious as before. Just as Xiong Ruogang was about to step forward and block Ling Fei''er from coming closer, Jiang Ruolan gently pushed her aside. With a faint and provocative smile in her eyes, Jiang Ruolan took a glass of wine beside her and glanced at the wine in it. Then, she gave a faint smile, "Miss Ling is too courteous. Congratulations on your engagement." After she finished speaking, Jiang Ruolan quickly finished the wine in one gulp. Chapter 135 - The Engagement Banquet II Ling Fei''er did not think Jiang Ruolan would not be sad at all. She secretly pinched the space between her eyebrows and snorted. She sipped her champagne and smiled sweetly. "Thank you. Of course, we will be happy!" "Aiya, why is this girl accompanying you again? Jiang Ruolan, where is your husband? Why have I never seen him show up with you? Ah, it''s not good for me to talk like this. Tsk tsk, but I have no other meaning. I''m just worried and just want to know the truth." Jiang Ruolan laughed in a disapproving manner, which made Ling Fei''er a little uncomfortable. Ling Feier turned around and saw Han Xuegang drinking, so she said, "Don''t mention it, you guys can drink as you like. I''m going to find my fianc." Then, she walked towards Han Xuegang ''s side. "Look at her personality. She''s just like a winning pheasant," Xiong Ruogang muttered to the side. Jiang Ruolan watched Ling Fei''er''s back calmly. From the start, she didn''t have much of an expression on her face. Moments later, she turned around and leaned against the table. Seeing that there were still a few glasses of red wine on the table, she took it and downed them all in one gulp. "Sis Jiang...You have a fever, you can''t drink! It''s one thing for you to drink one glass due to that woman''s provocation, but why do you drink again?" Xiong Ruogang quickly took the glass from Jiang Ruolan''s hand. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at the celebration in the distance. She whispered, "Ruogang, you''re wrong. When you drink some wine when you have a fever, then you will be able to sleep well." "But " Before Xiong Ruogang could complete her sentence, Jiang Ruolan had already taken another glass of wine. This time, she did not finish it in one gulp. Instead, she slowly inhaled it. The atmosphere in the banquet hall was full of noise and excitement. Jiang Ruolan put the glass in her hand on the table. The wine''s quantity was not low, and the strength behind it was so great that she felt both of her legs were actually floating. The glittering light in front of her was about to dazzle her eyes. Otherwise, how could she have seen Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan let out a long breath of air. Her mesmerizing eyes swept through the crowd, and she looked towards the extraordinary figure at the other end of the crowd. He wore a black, tailored, and exquisite suit, exuding his elegance and handsomeness. When did he come? Jiang Ruolan rubbed her forehead and looked at Xian Zihao, who didn''t seem to notice her presence. She hurriedly pulled Xiong Ruogang''s hand and said, "Ruogang let''s leave." "Leave? Sis Jiang, didn''t you say that we will be here until this banquet is over?" Xiong Ruogang mumbled as she swallowed the cake in her mouth. "Let''s leave." Jiang Ruolan immediately grabbed her hand, preparing to leave. However, just as Jiang Ruolan took one step forward, her vision went dark, and she almost fell to the ground. Xiong Ruogang held Jiang Ruolan''s hand in time and looked at her pale face. "Sis Jiang, are you alright?!" "I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan pressed her hand to her forehead. She shook her head gently. "I''m alright " "Your body is burning! Should we go to the hospital?" "I''m fine, really. Don''t worry." The dizziness in Jiang Ruolan''s head was too severe. She only felt that everything in front of her was a bit blurry. "Wait here for me. I''ll go wash my face with cold water." "I''ll go with you!" "No, just wait for me here." Xiong Ruogang took Jiang Ruolan''s handbag and helplessly looked at her back. As she looked at Jiang Ruolan''s unsteady steps, the worry in her eyes became deeper. Compared to the bustle in the dining hall, the washroom was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. Jiang Ruolan barely managed to find the ladies room''s direction, but when she walked in, she nearly fell down. She quickly stabilized her body, walked to the washstand, and looked up at herself in the mirror. Her face had already turned frighteningly pale. Jiang Ruolan slapped her face hard and washed it with cold water. When her face had dried up, she walked out. Just as she walked out of the washroom, a familiar figure walked out from the opposite door of the men''s restroom. The moment Jiang Ruolan saw Han Xuegang, she paused for a moment, then looked away expressionless. She had just taken a step when her arm was grabbed by someone, "What happened to you?" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly tried to shake off his hand. "Let go!" "Why do you look pale?" Han Xuegang was obviously drinking a lot of wine as well. He immediately pulled Jiang Ruolan''s arm and yanked her body to his chest. Jiang Ruolan''s steps were unsteady. She stumbled and crashed into him, then subconsciously leaned back against the marble wall outside the washroom. The cold wall behind her made her mind clear up a little, but she was powerless to push him away. Han Xuegang raised his hand to touch her forehead, but Jiang Ruolan immediately turned her head, causing his hand to touch empty space. Han Xuegang frowned, his eyes a little red from the alcohol, obviously angered by her resolute resistance. Han Xuegang grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s chin with one hand, turning her face to face him. "Jiang Ruolan! Can you stop being like that?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the man in front of her with a deadpan expression. She tried to struggle free, but she couldn''t muster any strength. She could only gasp and mutter, "Take your dirty hands away!" "Don''t you miss me? I delayed this engagement party for five whole weeks. I wanted to see you! I did this for you! You''re the one who forced me into a corner! Jiang Ruolan, why can''t you lower your head and understand my suffering? Who am I working so hard for that I want to reach the top? Isn''t it all to get the Ling Family''s property as soon as possible, and let you live a good life?!" Jiang Ruolan only felt her vision darken, and she did not have the energy to say anything to him. She felt so uncomfortable that she wanted to turn her head away. Jiang Ruolan said in a weak and dispirited voice, "Our relationship is over. Please let me go." "You!" Han Xuegang gritted his teeth in anger and suddenly tightened his grip on her chin. He took a small step forward and trapped her between the wall and his body, then bent down to kiss her. "Han Xuegang! Scram!" Jiang Ruolan tried her best to push him away, but she couldn''t budge him at all. Her legs went soft, and she could only let him hold her down. Just as Jiang Ruolan was powerless to resist, a clear and cold voice suddenly resounded in her ears, "Let her go." Chapter 136 - I Dont Need Your Sympathy Han Xuegang was just about to kiss her, but he froze the moment he heard that voice. In the blink of an eye, a tall figure appeared at the end of the quiet corridor and slowly walked over. The coldness in Xian Zihao''s eyes caused the alcohol in Han Xuegang''s body to lessen. He then looked towards the woman leaning against the wall. His hands trembled and became soft ... Letting go of Jiang Ruolan''s red chin, Han Xuegang looked at Xian Zihao, who was walking over in the blink of an eye. "Sorry, I drank too much. I thought she was Fei''er." Xian Zihao''s expression was unfathomable as he cast a glance at Han Xuegang. After a moment, his gaze landed on Jiang Ruolan, who was leaning against the wall. Jiang Ruolan could only sneer when she heard Han Xuegang''s words, but she didn''t even have the strength to laugh. One of her hands was on the wall behind her, while the other one was holding onto the corner of the bathroom door to prevent her from falling down. Han Xuegang walked away with quick steps. When he passed by Xian Zihao, he only paused for a moment before walking away quickly. Seeing Han Xuegang leave, Jiang Ruolan heaved a sigh of relief. She let go of the hand that was supporting the wall behind her and turned around to leave. Jiang Ruolan''s body had just left the wall when her legs suddenly went soft. A powerful arm caught her and pulled her into his embrace. Jiang Ruolan felt her body floating. Once her sight was clear, she then pushed Xian Zihao away. He grabbed her hand and pressed it down easily. In an instant, his warm palm, which was much colder than her own body, covered her forehead. Xian Zihao suddenly frowned. "Why did your body burn like this?" "Don''t touch me " Jiang Ruolan lowered her head in an attempt to resist him, but her waist was firmly held in his embrace. "Don''t move." Xian Zihao''s voice was no longer so gentle as if he was somewhat angry. He wrapped his arm around Jiang Ruolan''s waist and felt her body heat up shockingly hot. He then faintly trembled, and with a sigh, he took off his suit and placed it on her. "You''re so ill yet drink a lot of wine. When did you become so willful?" As he spoke, Xian Zihao pulled Jiang Ruolan into his arms and walked out of the quiet corridor. How did he know she was drinking? Was it because of the alcohol on her body? Or had he actually seen her long ago? Jiang Ruolan felt an indescribable urge to cry. She felt so wronged that she wanted to cry, but she forced herself not to look at him. She was forced to return to the banquet hall by Xian Zihao. "Sis Jiang." Xiong Ruogang suddenly walked towards her. The worry in her (Xiong Ruogang) eyes had disappeared when she saw Xian Zihao standing next to Jiang Ruolan. Xiong Ruogang grinned at him in surprise. Seeing Xian Zihao return her gesture with a polite smile, she was instantly overjoyed. "My wife has been drinking too much. I''ll send her back first!" As he passed Ling Fei''er and Han Xuegang, whose faces were not very nice, Xian Zihao politely raised his eyebrows and said to them, "Ruolan had a fever for the last few days, and she didn''t tell me because she was afraid it would affect the progress of my job. So she secretly came to your own engagement party. Was she causing trouble for you?" "No...No!" Ling Fei''er''s arrogant attitude was still somewhat restrained when facing Xian Zihao, but she was still not convinced. Looking at the coat on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder and Xian Zihao''s actions, they all expressed his care and love for her. Ling Fei''er gritted her teeth and turned her pleading eyes to Han Xuegang, who had no expression on his face. Who knew that Han Xuegang only forcefully twitched the corner of his mouth and didn''t say anything. Ling Fei''er frowned, not knowing what was going on with him. She turned around and was about to say something when she saw Xian Zihao walking out of the hall with Jiang Ruolan in his arms. "What''s wrong with you?" Ling Feier slapped Han Xuegang''s arm angrily, "Didn''t you say that Xian Zihao had no relationship with Jiang Ruolan? Earlier, when Xian Zihao came, he said that he was delayed due to his work. I guess he did not know Jiang Ruolan was here. Why did they bump into each other so quickly? And it was so intimate? Why didn''t you say anything just now!" Han Xuegang didn''t say anything in the end. He allowed Ling Fei''er to slap his arm a few times before he held her hand down. "Alright, that''s enough! There are so many people here." Ling Fei''er couldn''t swallow her anger and stomped her feet. "I''ve even designed many plans that would make Jiang Ruolan lose face in front of everyone, but it''s all useless now!" Just as they walked out of the banquet hall, Jiang Ruolan tried to push Xian Zihao away. "Let me go." Xian Zihao ignored him and led her to the parking lot. Jiang Ruolan''s body became extremely weak. She used both hands to push him away. "Xian Zihao, let go of me. I don''t need your sympathy! I don''t want it!" "Stop messing around!" With a low growl, Xian Zihao pulled the loose jacket that was almost on her body again. "I''m not making a fuss! Let go of me!" Jiang Ruolan took advantage of her drunkenness and tried to pull the distance between them, "Let go of me. Don''t touch me!" "Xian Zihao! Take back your hypocrisy! I don''t want your sympathy, I don''t want your pity! I don''t need your compassion! I don''t need it! I don''t need you to help me. Let go of me... Stay away from me!" Xian Zihao''s face remained impassive as he held her in place. He didn''t say anything. He didn''t even say a word as he walked towards the parking lot while holding Jiang Ruolan in his arms. "Xian Zihao! You bastard, don''t touch me!" Jiang Ruolan was unable to break free, unable to resist. Seeing Xian Zihao''s indifferent expression, as if he couldn''t hear her curses, she gnashed her teeth in anger. When they were about to reach his black Land Rover, Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and bit the back of Xian Zihao''s hand that was hugging her shoulder. Xian Zihao paused for a moment and suddenly let go of her shoulder, but once again embraced her waist and raised his other hand to pull her coat tighter. Xian Zihao pulled Jiang Ruolan into his embrace and placed his head close to her ear to sigh."Alright, stop tormenting yourself." Jiang Ruolan wondered if Xian Zihao could be so patient and gentle with every woman, if he also would be so good to Cui Liuxian and Shi Zheng. Suddenly, she remembered what Xian Zihao had said to her before. This marriage has nothing to do with love. Don''t expect too much from it Don''t get too involved... Why did she have so many hopes? Why would she be so upset with him? Jiang Ruolan was not a great woman like Cui Liuxian and Shi Zheng. She was actually a very cowardly woman. Whenever she faced something, she preferred to flee to a place where no one could find her. She preferred to be alone. She could choose to be quiet for a few days, she could also willfully use the effect of alcohol to curse Xian Zihao as a bastard, and she could also burp at him in retaliation. When Xian Zihao saw Jiang Ruolan''s frowning face, he didn''t know what to do. The only thing he could do was not let her go. "Xian Zihao, what are you pretending for? Aren''t you very annoyed with me?" Jiang Ruolan said with a burp. "Hey.Hey, Xian Zihao. Answer me. What are you pretending for?" "I''m talking to you. Did you hear me?" Jiang Ruolan hated how Xian Zihao couldn''t be bothered to argue with her. She tugged at his shirt and said hoarsely, "Let me see if you really are a beast in disguise." Chapter 137 - Do You Have A Younger Brother? Xian Zihao held her dishonest paws down just as she was about to destroy his shirt. He opened the passenger door and pushed Jiang Ruolan into the passenger seat. Suddenly, as if Jiang Ruolan''s body had reached its limit, she fell into his arms silently and softly. Xian Zihao grabbed her powerless body and touched her forehead. Her body temperature had already reached an extraordinary degree, causing Xian Zihao to frown slightly. He immediately pulled Jiang Ruolan up by the waist and gently carried her into the car. "Wait! Wait a minute!" Xiong Ruogang shouted once she found Xian Zihao''s car. "President Xian, wait a moment!" Xian Zihao didn''t stop moving. He put Jiang Ruolan into the car and closed the door. Only then, he turned around and looked at Xiong Ruogang, who had already run over. "President Xian, this " Xiong Ruogang stopped in front of the car and panted heavily. She raised her arm and handed the bag to him. "This is Sis Jiang''s handbag. She left it here with me before she went to the washroom." "Thank you." Xian Zihao took it and smiled at her. Xiong Ruogang''s face instantly turned red. She covered her face with her hands and giggled shyly, "Sis Jiang and I are good friends. President Xian, you don''t have to thank me." Xian Zihao nodded at her with a faint smile. "Ruolan had a fever. I''ll take her back first." "Mhmm, alright. Hurry up and send her back. Sis Jiang has been sick for the past two days, and I didn''t know what had happened to her. I thought maybe you two were arguing, but I didn''t dare ask!" Xiong Ruogang nodded her head like a chick pecking rice. She continued to look at the handsome man in front of her with admiration. She couldn''t help but say, "President Xian, do you have a younger brother? Can you introduce him to me? That''s if ... you have a younger brother. Cough! Cough! Don''t think too much about it. I just wanted to know him." As she spoke, Xiong Ruogang''s face reddened even more. She felt a little embarrassed. She lowered her head shyly. Xian Zihao chuckled. "No, but I do have a sister. Do you want me to introduce her to you?" Xiong Ruogang''s small face twitched. She raised her hand to scratch her hair and grinned awkwardly. "Uh, then there''s no need. I think my sexuality is quite normal." Xian Zihao rarely let out a laugh. His laughter made Xiong Ruogang blush in embarrassment. She kept rubbing her ears with her fingers, "Then I won''t bother you anymore. Hurry up and send Sis Jiang back. Her fever is so bad." Xian Zihao nodded slightly and went into the driver seat. Xiong Ruogang waved her hands at the black Land Rover who had left in a flustered manner. Her face was blushing red. She muttered with a face full of smiles. "Sis Jiang and I are good friends. Sis Jiang''s husband is the CEO of Xian Group, then it would automatically make President Xian and I good friends. I actually am good friends with President Xian!" The black Land Rover sped up and entered the Greenville Residence about ten minutes later. Jiang Ruolan''s entire body was burning. She was in a daze and did not know where she was at this moment. She felt someone lift her up, carried her, and gently placed her on a soft bed. When her hot body touched the bed, she immediately rolled around, trying to find a comfortable place. Jiang Ruolan felt that someone was taking off her clothes. After that, she felt her mind was in a state of chaos. It was as if there was something thin, and cold was gently stuffed into her crevices. After that, she no longer had any consciousness. **** When Jiang Ruolan finally woke up the next day, she felt a splitting headache and did not know how she was back at Greenville Residence. Why is she at Greenville Residence? What happened last night was like a surging tide. She could vaguely remember Han Xuegang pressing her down at the washroom door and not letting her go. He was saying something before he tried to kiss her, then Xian Zihao appeared. Xian Zihao! Jiang Ruolan slowly sat up and pressed her fingers against her temple. The blanket slid down, and she felt the cold sensation on her body. Only then did she suddenly realize that she was not wearing any clothes. Jiang Ruolan froze as the bedroom door was pushed open from the outside. She subconsciously pulled up her blanket to cover everything below her neck. Then she glared at Xian Zihao, who was walking in with a glass in his hand. Jiang Ruolan was looking like she had seen a ghost. "You''re awake?" Apparently, Xian Zihao had already calculated the time when Jiang Ruolan would wake up. With a trace of gentleness in his eyes, she walked towards her and handed a glass to her. "Here, take some medicine." Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth slightly but did not say anything. She made a sound and felt that her throat was dry and hoarse. Xian Zihao''s eyes were on her the entire time, and it was filled with gentleness and patience. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan did not move, Xian Zihao lightly sighed and placed the pill in her mouth. "You burned 40 degrees last night. Although the temperature has dropped a little, you still have a fever. Don''t be rash. Take this pill." 40 degrees? Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She did not expect her fever to be this severe. If she didn''t get treatment as soon as possible, she would most likely lose her life. Jiang Ruolan did not want to die, so she lowered her head and took the pills from Xian Zihao''s hand and ate it. At the same time, the glass was placed next to her mouth, and although she was unwilling, she drank two mouthfuls of water, swallowing the bitter pills. Even swallowing medicine would cause her to feel pain. Jiang Ruolan frowned. She pulled her blanket tighter around her. Knowing that the pain in her throat made her unable to speak, Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. He just watched her eat the medicine and put the glass to the side. Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at him and opened her mouth, but no words came out. Just as she was about to speak, she felt a sharp pain in her throat as if a blade was ruthlessly scraping her throat. She saw the helplessness in Xian Zihao''s eyes as he stood beside the bed. He dresses more casually and looks more comfortable. He cast a sidelong glance at the puzzlement and alienation in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes and said, "I saw the new lease contract and key in your bag. Why didn''t you tell me you had moved?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes, ignoring Xian Zihao''s gentleness as she looked around for her clothes. However, she couldn''t find it even after a long time. She tightly clutched the quilt and sat on the bed in frustration. Jiang Ruolan wanted to leave, yet she didn''t want to get off the bed naked in front of him. Chapter 138 - Trust "The fever has not subsided. Lie down." There was no hint of joy or anger in his tone. It was very faint, and no one could tell whether Xian Zihao was coaxing or ordering her. His gaze was flat. Jiang Ruolan hugged the quilt and took a deep breath. She then looked at his face. In the end, she couldn''t take it anymore, and no matter how sore her throat was, she still tried her best to speak in a voice that Xian Zihao could hear clearly. "Xian Zihao! I want my clothes! Give me clothes!" Jiang Ruolan then looked around anxiously, thinking that the dress she wore last night might be in the laundry basket. Previously, she had taken off all her clothes when she moved out of Greenville Residence. Other than the dress she wore last night, she had nothing more to wear. Seeing that Xian Zihao didn''t seem to want to let her go, Jiang Ruolan held back her anger. When her feet touched the floor, she discovered that her entire body was as weak as a ball of cotton, and her legs were very weak. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly leaned back, and her body sat heavily on the bed. With a face full of remorse. she pressed down on the edge of the bed, gritted her teeth, and stood up once more. She took two steps forward and felt a splitting headache. The moment Xian Zihao came over to catch her, Jiang Ruolan felt utterly humiliated! She struggled violently, but he easily held her down. Xian Zihao carried Jiang Ruolan back to the bed and covered her with the blanket before pressing down her hands and feet. "Stop moving." "I want clothes!" "I''ll get you some clothes." Out of the corner of her eye, Jiang Ruolan saw a bottle of medical alcohol on the table beside the bed. Thinking that Xian Zihao must have used alcohol to cool down her body temperature last night, her heart moved slightly. Xian Zihao''s tenderness and meticulous care immediately tore her heart apart. Jiang Ruolan frowned as she looked around the room. It was better for her to leave, and just as she was about to get off the bed again, Xian Zihao brought a white shirt and put it on the bedside. "I''ve already sent someone to delivered your dress to the dry cleaner." Jiang Ruolan''s face stiffened. Judging from the outfit''s size, she could tell that this was something Xian Zihao was wearing at home. It was obviously a new one, but how could she get out of the house by just wearing clothes like this? Seeing the hesitation in her eyes, Xian Zihao didn''t say anything else. He turned around and walked out of the bedroom. At the same time, he said, "This afternoon, your luggage will arrive here. The rent has already been refunded. You don''t need to think about returning to that house again." "Refunds?" Jiang Ruolan''s expression changed, "I paid the rent for half a year!" Moreover, according to the lease agreement, if Party B terminates the lease agreement, the money already paid will not be refunded at all. If Party A were to terminate the lease agreement, then the money paid will be twice the amount. This was a very standard clause in the lease agreement and was a security form for both parties. "Half a year''s rent, do you think that''s a big price for me to pay?" Xian Zihao stood by the bedroom door and looked at her. "Ruolan, you haven''t even given me the most basic of trust." Her breathing faltered. It seemed that Xian Zihao really did know the reason for she left without saying anything. Jiang Ruolan tightened her grip on the quilt. If she really hadn''t given him trust, she wouldn''t have waited outside that hotel like a fool for three and a half hours and become so sick! But what did Xian Zihao mean by that? What was he trying to explain? Jiang Ruolan lifted her head to look at him and saw that Xian Zihao''s thin lips were pursed slightly. His usually dull expression was filled with helplessness, but he said calmly, "Nothing happened between Shi Zheng and me. I went to meet with her father at the hotel. I drank a few glasses of wine in Old Man Shi''s room that night and chatted for a long time." The coldness on Jiang Ruolan''s face instantly disappeared as she looked at him sleepily. Old Man Shi? Shi Zheng had said at that time that her father had also come to G City, so Xian Zihao wasn''t going to accompany Shi Zheng for a meal, but to visit Old Man Shi at the hotel with her? Did she misunderstand? But that night, Shi Zheng was wearing sexy and revealing clothes, and she was holding his arm. How could Jiang Ruolan not be prejudiced against him? Could it be Xian Zihao had been indifferent to Shi Zheng all along? The three calls he made were to find her, to explain himself to her, but instead... Jiang Ruolan held her forehead. Had she gotten into this situation due to her momentary misunderstandings and her deliberate fear of avoiding reality? She sat on the bed and felt that her head had instantly turned into a pig''s head. She was such a hedgehog. She was really an unreasonable hedgehog. Had her guard already destroyed her rationality? Jiang Ruolan quickly got out of bed and took Xian Zihao''s white shirt. His shirt was originally loose and longer than the woman''s, but still enough to cover her buttocks. She grabbed the water glass on the bedside table and drank all the remaining water in the glass in one gulp, then rubbed her forehead and tried to clear her head as much as possible before standing up and dragging her cotton-like legs with her as she walked to the bedroom door. The distance between the bed and the door of the bedroom was only a few steps, but it had already reached the limit of her temporary physical strength. While leaning against the door, Jiang Ruolan gasped and raised her head to look outside. After resting for a few seconds, she walked towards the kitchen and walked to the sofa. Only then did she see Xian Zihao standing next to the cupboard with a frying pan in one hand and the stove in the other. Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect that someone like Xian Zihao, who was born with a golden spoon in his mouth, could cook. She leaned weakly against the sofa as she stared at the elegant and calm figure in the kitchen. Therefore, Jiang Ruolan insisted on going to the kitchen door, leaned her weak body against the wall, and watched his movements. She was looking at Xian Zihao in a daze. Xian Zihao turned off the stove and looked at her. As his eyes met with hers, he saw that Jiang Ruolan''s clear eyes were filled with guilt and apology. "I''m sorry " Jiang Ruolan gripped the glass door frame embarrassedly. The guilt in her eyes grew even stronger. "That''s your hedgehog nature, isn''t it?" Xian Zihao smiled lightly and walked out carrying two plates full of food, placing them on the dining table. When he glanced back and saw that Jiang Ruolan was leaning against the kitchen door, he walked over and stopped beside her. Xian Zihao lowered his eyes and looked at the guilt in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, then sighed. "You woman, you are easily quick to prejudice." Chapter 139 - Loving Each Other Jiang Ruolan did not disappoint him this time. She shook her head loudly. "This was my fault. You don''t need to comfort me. I have misunderstood. Forgive me." She''s ridiculous... She wanted to hide far away from him, but the result was so childish and laughable. She was blinded by emotions and had not thought about Xian Zihao''s situation at all. When Xian Zihao went back to deal with what had happened at the banquet, he definitely hadn''t slept at all. He busied himself for the rest of the day, then went to see Old Man Shi at night, only to find that Jiang Ruolan misunderstood him. "I have to say, the vinegar you''re eating is truly extraordinary." Xian Zihao suddenly bent his head down with a smile that was not a smile and approached her pale face. Xian Zihao''s lips brushed against Jiang Ruolan''s cracked lips, causing her body to shiver. At the same time, she also felt a warm sensation on her waist as Xian Zihao pressed her body into his embrace. Knowing that her lips were so dry, she did not kiss him deeply. Jiang Ruolan clearly did something stupid, got mad, fell into a muddle, got sick, and finally face-slapping herself. How stupid of her. Jiang Ruolan wanted to find a hole to hide. In the end, Xian Zihao was so tolerant towards her. Jiang Ruolan obediently laid her head on his chest. If Xian Zihao wanted her to apologize, she could say it because she was completely wrong; however, if he wanted her to admit that she was jealous ... "I''m not jealous." Jiang Ruolan leaned her face against Xian Zihao''s chest and whispered in a muffled voice. Xian Zihao lifted her hand and pressed her deeper into his embrace. He silently hugged her and did not argue with her. Xian Zihao just let her embarrass herself and said with a sigh, "Jiang Ruolan, we can try loving each other." Jiang Ruolan stayed still in Xian Zihao''s arms. Her nose filled with his unique and unusually pleasant scent. She did not speak, only lightly wrapping her hands around his waist. It was a silent agreement. Love? What she had not dared to hope for, what Xian Zihao had said to her in G City, all his tenderness and tolerance for her, Jiang Ruolan had felt that as long as he liked her, she would accept this marriage. Although this marriage was full of obstacles, but to love someone like Xian Zihao, she was willing to try. Because the previous night''s fever was too severe and hadn''t yet subsided, Jiang Ruolan had limited physical strength. She needed Xian Zihao''s help to bring her to the dining table. She looked at the porridge cooked by Xian Zihao and then at two rather light but tasty dishes on the table. She swallowed hard. Although her throat hurt, she was indeed hungry, and when facing such a plain and simple delicacy, she had to swallow it no matter how much her throat hurt. After taking another two bites, Jiang Ruolan saw a faint smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes and couldn''t help but ask, "Xian Zihao, are you still human? Why are you laughing at me? Oh, by the way, where do you learn to cook?" Xian Zihao chuckled. "All those years in Boston, I live alone. If I can''t even feed myself, I would have starved to death." "You live alone? You didn''t hire a maid to take care of your necessities?" "I have hands and feet, so I don''t need anyone to take care of me." Xian Zihao said it so casually. He did not want to mention anything else about his life in Boston. He looked at Jiang Ruolan''s exposed shoulder. There was a small scar on that shoulder. It looked like a scar from a serious injury. It was only when he''d used alcohol to wipe her body last night that he''d noticed the scar. He hadn''t noticed it before. "Have you ever had a shoulder injury?" Xian Zihao asked casually. Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was holding the chopsticks suddenly stiffened. She didn''t look at him with an unnatural expression, instead raising her other hand to pull up her clothes. Noticing the slight abnormality in her movements and eyes, Xian Zihao didn''t ask any further questions. Instead, he quietly watched her focused on eating, and a pampering smile appearing in his eyes. After the meal, Xian Zihao pushed Jiang Ruolan into the bedroom again to take her body temperature. It was 38 degrees, much better than last night. Although her head was still heavy and weak, Jiang Ruolan did not like being taken care of like this. She insisted on walking back and forth in the living room. Under the sunlight that shone through the window, her face gradually broke out in sweat. Her body was sticky with sweat. Thinking of the alcohol that had soaked her body last night, even if it evaporated quickly, there should still be some residue on her skin. Jiang Ruolan felt itchy and wanted to take a shower, but was not allowed by Xian Zihao. "Don''t take a shower until the fever is gone." he said. Jiang Ruolan stood in the living room, her body was sticky and uncomfortable. She stared at Xian Zihao, who was happily sitting on the sofa and reading a newspaper, with jealousy in her heart. "My body is itchy and sticky. Didn''t you say that taking a hot bath would help dispel the cold? At most, I can change the water temperature to a little hotter." Xian Zihao sat on the sofa with his legs crossed casually. He shifted his gaze from the newspaper in his hands to Jiang Ruolan, who had an uncomfortable expression on her face. "Are you sure you won''t fall asleep in the bathtub with your current condition?" Jiang Ruolan was so embarrassed. She raised her hand to scratch her itchy neck and said hoarsely, "No, I''ll wash quickly. I''ll come out right after!" His pretty eyebrows slightly moved, which could be considered as permission. At that time, the living room was illuminated by the sunlight shining in through the window, reflecting the side of his face. His facial features were like a painting and very beautiful. Xian Zihao was truly a man who can be remembered with a single glance. He was real and extraordinarily handsome. When he looked at Jiang Ruolan with a frivolous gaze and a faint smile on his face, they looked like they had loved each other for years. Although Jiang Ruolan didn''t like to be controlled like this, this kind of gentle and domineering restriction made her want to obey for no reason. It felt like she was a child that was being spoiled all day, and this was a kind of happiness that she had never felt before. When Jiang Ruolan asked Xian Zihao for another set of clothes and carried it to the bathroom, he calmly looked at the newspaper in his hands and said, "If you take a long shower, you will feel dizzy. I don''t mind helping you." Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan''s feet went stiff, and she turned around to look at him. At the same time, Xian Zihao also turned to look at her, his deep black eyes filled with interest. Chapter 140 - None Of Them Will Be The Existence You Need To Worry About (M) *This chapter contained a mature scene and was not suitable for younger audiences. Please skip this chapter once you found *** sign.* . . The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she rushed to the bathroom without a word. She carefully stepped into the bathtub and slowly sat down. The moderate water temperature surrounded her. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes, comfortably lifted her hand and gently rubbed her neck, then used her hand to wipe it down until her hand came into contact with the fifteen centimeters long scar on her shoulder. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes and frowned. Her fingers closed on her shoulders, then she closed her eyes again and lowered her head. She buried her face in the warm water to wash away the memories she didn''t want to remember. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she heard a faint knock on the door. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes and looked back at the tightly shut bathroom door. "Cui Liuxian had been waiting for you all night yesterday. She thought you would pick her up and bring her to the Han and Ling Family''s engagement banquet! Yet, you did not even return to see her. Do you want to force Liuxian to death and make your grandfather''s heart ache!" When the door opened, the faint sound that came from the living room could be heard. The voice sounded like Old Man Xian. Jiang Ruolan was frightened. She couldn''t hear what Xian Zihao had said, but Old Man Xia suddenly shouted, "Liuxian has grown up beside you since she was young, can you bear to watch her refuse to eat or drink all day?! That child has lost a lot of weight in the past month. Every day, she''s been waiting for you to come back and visit her! Zihao, no matter what happens today, you have to go back to the house with me! I can''t just watch that child grieve like this! Come back with me!" Jiang Ruolan could no longer hear the conversation that followed. She felt uncomfortable. After less than a minute, she suddenly heard the sound of the door closing. She was shocked. Could it be that Xian Zihao really left with Old Man Xian? He''s leaving just like that? Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but be flustered and wanted to get out of the bathtub. Just as she was about to stand up, she didn''t even have time to cry out before she was flipped out of the bathtub. Her butt landed heavily on the wet and cold floor, causing her to cry out in pain. Jiang Ruolan rubbed her butt in a grievance. Her beautiful butt. The bathroom door suddenly opened, and before she could recover from the pain, she saw Xian Zihao''s figure in the corner of her eye. She looked at him in surprise. "You What are you doing here?" Xian Zihao first heard a muffled sound from the bathroom, then when he heard a faint groan of pain, he immediately went to the bathroom, thinking that something had happened to Jiang Ruolan. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Jiang Ruolan sitting naked outside the bathtub, holding onto the edge with one hand to support her body, while the other hand constantly massaged The reddish part... Seeing that there was a hint of awkwardness in Xian Zihao''s eyes, along with a mocking smile, Jiang Ruolan immediately threw a towel towards him. She didn''t even care about her red cheeks as she angrily scolded, "How dare you laugh at me! If I fall and become a cripple, let''s see if you can still laugh!" Xian Zihao suppressed his laughter and walked straight in. He bent down and lifted her up with his hand under her armpit. Jiang Ruolan''s butt was in pain and she borrowed Xian Zihao''s strength to get up and leaned on his chest. The pain made her grimace as she held back a pool of tears. Jiang Ruolan rubbed her red butt, then lifted her eyes to glare at Xian Zihao. She saw that the smile on his face had almost disappeared, and her face darkened as she said, "Didn''t you go back with the old man to see Cui Liuxian?" "You fell because you heard all this?" Xian Zihao could do nothing but laugh out loud. His black eyes were so deep, and he was looking at Jiang Ruolan''s painful and resentful expression with a hint of smile. Xian Zihao pulled the towel over Jiang Ruolan''s body and pulled her up by her waist. He ignored her subconscious cries and carried her out of the bathroom. The sunlight in the living room was very warm. When Jiang Ruolan was exposed to the warm sunlight, she squinted her eyes and looked towards the door. The door was shut tight, and Old Man Xian seemed to have left. "Stop thinking too much. Whether it''s Cui Liuxian or Shi Zheng, none of them will be the existence you need to worry about. I will take care of Cui Liuxian''s matters." Xian Zihao seemed to have seen through Jiang Ruolan''s mind, his voice echoing over her ears. The instant Jiang Ruolan raised her head after hearing what Xian Zihao said, her lips, which were no longer dry and cracked from the steam just now, were suddenly pressed by a kiss. Her mind, which was not very clear due to a fever, suddenly became a mess. It wasn''t that she hadn''t been kissed by Xian Zihao before. Jiang Ruolan quietly closed her eyes and responded to his kiss. She felt his breathing gradually grow hurried as if a kiss that was originally just to comfort her could no longer satisfy him, and because of her careful response, Xian Zihao was unable to control the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time. His lips were cool and moist, not allowing her to react from the start. Jiang Ruolan seemed to realize something and retreated. She patiently coaxes the tip of her tongue from entangling him. Jiang Ruolan needed to stop because she didn''t want Xian Zihao to get infected with her fever. Xian Zihao did not want to let her go. He seemed to have been waiting and endured it for a very long time as well. Xian Zihao grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s waist and pressed her down firmly onto the soft sofa. He suddenly pulled away from her dark red lips and raised his hand to caress her burning face. There was a hint of worry and uncertainty in his eyes, "Can I?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to shake her head or nod her head. She didn''t know whether her body was burning from the heat or from the touch of his hand, but she wasn''t feeling any better either. His chest seemed to be even hotter than hers. The inexplicable smell of him made her feel at ease. It actually made her want to rely on him. If Cui Liuxian was still unwilling to let Xian Zihao go, then Jiang Ruolan would no longer be passive. This man wasn''t willing to give his hand to someone else. He only could be hers. Because of Jiang Ruolan''s initiative, all Xian Zihao controls snap just like that. A gentle and coaxing kiss followed her lips down little by little, sliding down her slender white neck. His large warm hands moved from her waist and unto her ribs. This kind of sweet torture was unbearable for her. As Jiang Ruolan unconsciously moved her face, the tip of her nose brushed against Xian Zihao''s neck. She could smell Xian Zihao''s scent. A clean and fresh, mature yet with a hint of an extremely good smell of tobacco. . *MATURE SCENE AHEAD* . Xian Zihao slowly removed the towel from her body. Jiang Ruolan''s bare breasts were demure and modest. They didn''t compromise her slender figure. Her ribcage poked subtly out from where her waist began. He couldn''t draw his eyes away from her. His thumb lightly brushed her nipples as his fingers drifted further down. Jiang Ruolan tightened her grip on Xian Zihao''s arm. He found her belly and traced a line around her navel. "God, you''re so pretty." Jiang Ruolan whimpered and shuddered. Xian Zihao covered her shoulders with his one arm and held her in place. She sighed happily as he selfishly clasped her close again. Jiang Ruolan whined as his hands drifted to her thighs. "Z--Zihao!" His strong fingers caressed her legs tenderly. "Oh...!" Xian Zihao reached under her knee and pulled the leg closer as he tightened his grip. Her breathing bordered on hyperventilating now. Her excitement grew. Xian Zihao could feel Jiang Ruolan''s clammy skin against his bare forearms. Her shoulders heaved under his grip, and her breasts sweetly touched his chest as she breathed. He explored her neck again. Jiang Ruolan tilted her head away and trembled. Both of her hands rested on his shoulders. Xian Zihao turned his head to look at her. Jiang Ruolan kissed him deeply. Her thin arms slid over his neck and unto his chest as she drew closer still. He reached out his hands and ran them from her arms down to where her hands rested. Their eyes were closed. Sometimes they peaked at each other as they kissed. Their ecstatic faces excited one another. They pressed harder and harder into each other. The deep kiss became a frantic and almost desperate struggle to feel and breathe and taste each other as thoroughly as possible. Their stifled breathing turned to soft moans. Jiang Ruolan''s hands touched his chest and her breasts poked his belly as he held her close. Her legs gently brushed him as she readjusted. She could feel something poking her. Xian Zihao then kissed her shoulders, put his nose between her breasts, and kissed it. Jiang Ruolan let out an excited cry. Her chest lifted itself from the sofa. He returned to her shoulder as he ran a hand to her belly and pressed it down. Xian Zihao stands up and takes off his shirt, his pecs shaped wonderfully and his biceps looked strong but not too muscular. He undid his pants and pulled down both pants and boxers. His swollen rod swayed hard like a fleshy iron rod. He climbed back on top of her and caught one of her nipples in his mouth and sucked on it for a few, long moments. Jiang Ruolan''s breath grew heavy as Xian Zihao worked on her. His lips descended lower on her body. First her sternum, then her abdomen, and then he nipped her thighs. Involuntarily, a whimper pushed through Jiang Ruolan''s lips. She heard him chuckle against her skin. "You are so sensitive." Of course, Xian Zihao knew what he was doing to her. He parted her legs further. "Dear God." Right now, Jiang Ruolan''s mind was falling apart. She didn''t remember her name or where she was now. All she knew was Xian Zihao''s tongue like heaven. Xian Zihao massaged and nipped at her clit, savoring the sweet musky taste of her. He flicked her clit with his tongue as she clawed on the sofa. Jiang Ruolan bit her lips hard. Suddenly a pressure was quickly building within her. Her breath hitched as moans began to escape her lips. She couldn''t hold on any longer. She screamed Xian Zihao''s name as she came in a deep guttural moan, propped up on her elbows as she rode her orgasm out. Jiang Ruolan fell back heavily against the sofa. Xian Zihao kissed her body, found her lips as his hands pushed her hands over her head. Their fingers intertwined. Jiang Ruolan tasted a bit of herself as Xian Zihao deepened his kiss. This time he moaned. He broke their kiss and stroked her face. His eyes still churned with passion, and Jiang Ruolan could feel his erection against her legs. With one hand he guided himself to her. When he touched her crossed legs, Jiang Ruolan''s expression changed, and she hesitated to move. Xian Zihao kissed her on the cheek and they stood there for a while. When he felt her legs slide free and spread, he willed himself to move slowly. Their first touch drew a soft cry from Jiang Ruolan. "Z...Zihao?!" Her hands clasped to his back . . *** I''m not good at writing smut but hey, at least I tried. ?( ? )? Chapter 141 - Why Dont You Answer? (M) *This chapter contained a mature scene and was not suitable for younger audiences. Please skip this chapter once you found *** sign.* . . *** THE CONTINUATION OF MATURE SCENE *** . "Shhh The pain will go away." Xian Zihao pulled her closer. He kissed her again, to calm her down. She left out a sigh, and he continued. He never took his eyes from her''s. Contact. Collision. Entry. Jiang Ruolan squeezed her eyes shut and hissed. Her mouth hopelessly drifted open as she put her forehead to his shoulder. Her fingers clawed at his back as she gasped, coughed, breathed sharply. Her warmth enveloped him and sent a wave of heat and excitement over his entire body. Xian Zihao pushed as far as he dared. Her gasps and whines became more desperate the farther he went. It was when her mouth hung open in wordless, soundless confusion that he halted himself. Jiang Ruolan paused to catch her breath, and Xian Zihao buried his face into her tiny shoulder. His breath clammed up her shoulder while she put her hands over the back of his head. They remained there, unmoving together, for a short time. Xian Zihao pressed his face into her chest. Jiang Ruolan sighed gently. He raised his head to kiss her lips. She pressed against him and held the side of his face. He carefully slid back from her and lifted his hips as they kissed. He stroked her the first time. Jiang Ruolan pulled her lips from his and cried out. He caught her head and held her close as he carefully did the same once, twice, three times. She whined softly as her toes curled. Xian Zihao needed to bite something but instead, he clenched his teeth. Each movement nearly finished him. There was no space to be spared. The envelopment was complete and perfect. He was tempted to bury himself completely inside her, but he didn''t want to hurt her. Xian Zihao lifted himself off her as he continued. He took her hands and held them steady. Jiang Ruolan put her head back and closed her eyes. Her breathing became steady, but her voice kept leaking from her lips with each stroke. Her breasts shook. The rhythm was intoxicating. Each time she''d whine, her body would move and his excitement folded unto itself. Xian Zihao selfishly wanted to thrust harder and harder. He would make her move more, cry more, love more. He remained at their pace. Jiang Ruolan became bolder and opened her eyes. At first, she looked at nothing and would wince and sigh as they moved. It was when she locked her eyes with Xian Zihao and squeezed his hands that nearly overwhelmed him. Her breathing, her eyes, her hair, her neck, her shoulders, her breasts... she was giving everything to him now. Her face was distraught with feeling, intensity, excitement. Both of them were too overwhelmed to smile. A fear suddenly took her expression. Xian Zihao had grown bolder himself as he moved. Jiang Ruolan shut one eye and moaned, long and irreverently. She never looked away from him. Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan intensely. This was his wife. She was crying for him, moving for him, breathing for him. He was the one doing these things to her. He was the one driving these sounds out of her, sending those tremblings through her body. Him and him alone. Xian Zihao''s boldness began to overwhelm her. Her legs and arms became limp in his embrace. Her eyes fluttered open and shut as something began to take her away. Xian Zihao paused and slid his arm under Jiang Ruolan''s waist. He held her close, supported her, and loved her. He was very close now. Jiang Ruolan screamed. Her nails dug into his back. Her legs squeezed against his own as he moved. Her voice came in wave after wave. This was the most she''d ever felt with someone. They were giving to each other completely. Jiang Ruolan''s voice trembled as they reached a crescendo. "Oh, Z..Zihao...Ah, Zihao!" She gasped and gasped as her tiny body wrapped its limbs around him. She hung on for dear life as Xian Zihao moved. And then he stopped and pressed her onto the sofa and buried his face in her neck. He gasped and groaned as his body shook. Jiang Ruolan convulsed and trembled with him. Her trembling, quivering voice tickled his ear as she pressed her face to his shoulder. . *End of MATURE SCENE* . . Xian Zihao sighed as he withdrew from her body. Jiang Ruolan was covered in sweat. In order to prevent her fever from getting worse, he kissed her on the face and cleaned up the sofa. He carried Jiang Ruolan, who had no strength left, into the bathroom and placed the shy woman, who had buried her face in his neck, into the hot tub. Jiang Ruolan was so embarrassed that she wanted to struggle out of the bathtub, but Xian Zihao firmly held her down. With one hand, he brushed away the wet hair on her face and whispered, "Taking a hot bath can relieve your body''s discomfort." Jiang Ruolan glared at him. Who would have thought that everything would happen without warning? However, the pain from the fall in the bathroom had started to subside. Jiang Ruolan suddenly raised her arms and crossed them in front of her chest. She saw Xian Zihao smiling at her. She shouted in embarrassment, "What are you looking at!" Xian Zihao reached into the water to test the temperature and then added a little hot water. When he was satisfied with the temperature, he turned off the hot water and looked at her, "Do you want me to help you wash? Or do you wash it yourself?" "I''ll wash myself! Get out!" Jiang Ruolan''s originally hoarse and pained voice was now getting more pitiful as she stared warily at Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao knew she was unwell, and he couldn''t control himself for the time being, so he walked out to get a towel off the couch and stacked it beside the washstand that she could reach. "Don''t throw it again." With that, he walked out and closed the door, Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and looked at the closed door. She looked at the clean clothes that she had hung on the side, then looked down at herself. She rubbed her head, which was still a little dizzy. Jiang Ruolan stood up carefully, took the towel, and wiped her body. After drying her hair with a towel, she changed into Xian Zihao''s shirt, then opened the bathroom door and walked out. Her legs were still weak. As soon as she walked out, she threw herself onto the sofa, unwilling to move even a little bit. Xian Zihao also took a shower, and when he walked to Jiang Ruolan''s side, he could smell the faint fragrance of the shower gel wafted from her body. His hand was very warm, but it still felt a little cold when it touched her forehead. Jiang Ruolan laid her head on the cushion and groaned uncomfortably. "I don''t think my fever will get better, you can even eat me up at a time like this. As expected, you, the CEO of a large company, are really inhumane." Xian Zihao didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Jiang Ruolan was obviously enjoying it, but now she was blaming him for being such a rascal. His good-looking brows were slightly raised. "Do you want me to be inhumane again?" If not for her fever, would he be willing to let her go so quickly? Of course not! Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She curled up into a ball and leaned against the sofa. She pressed her face to the cushion and muttered mournfully, "My head is hurt." Xian Zihao sighed. He went to the refrigerator and took out some ice cubes, wrapped them in a towel, and covered her forehead with it. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to sit up, she was stopped by Xian Zihao, causing her to have no choice but to continue leaning back on the sofa and raise her head. The icy feeling on her forehead made Jiang Ruolan feel a little better, and when she saw that there was an obvious "deserved'''' expression in Xian Zihao''s eyes, she immediately covered her eyes with her hand. Jiang Ruolan immediately closed her eyes, enjoying the icy and comfortable feeling on her forehead. She didn''t want to look at Xian Zihao''s face that would bring disaster upon itself. "With zero degrees, you''ve stood still for three and a half hours. You are lucky because you only have a fever." When Jiang Ruolan heard his words, she immediately opened her eyes. "How do you know I stood there for three and a half hours?" Xian Zihao did not answer but only raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled at her enigmatically. He bent down and laid beside her. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to subconsciously move to the side, Xian Zihao wrapped his arm around her. Xian Zihao had just taken a shower, and his short hair, which had not dried yet, looked dark and shiny, a little more disheveled than usual. The feeling of the two of them being pressed together at such a close distance once again came to her. Jiang Ruolan blushed but she was unable to move away from him. She looked directly at his straight nose and those dark, deep eyes, and a strange sense of reassurance came over her. Xian Zihao gently held her in his arms and stayed silent for a while. Suddenly, he bent his head and lightly kissed the tip of her nose. Then, a gentle and delicate kiss landed on her lips. It was a gentle kiss. When Jiang Ruolan raised her head, she noticed a bite mark on Xian Zihao''s lips. Her face couldn''t help but blush again. The two of them seemed to have suddenly gotten closer to each other, and somehow, she felt at ease. It was as if Xian Zihao belonged solely to her. He was not the aloof and exalted President Xian that was revered by others, nor was he the cold and detached figure who turned around and left before her eyes seven years ago. Xian Zihao was so good to her and it made Jiang Ruolan want to touch him and hug him back to see if he was real. She could see that he had been trying to reassure her with every word and action since she had woken up drunk and with a fever of forty degrees last night. Xian Zihao seemed to know the reason for her departure without a word, the fear that hid in her heart, and he tried his best to soothe all the wounds she had suffered for so many years. Suddenly, the sound of a text message came out of the bedroom, breaking the harmonious atmosphere in the living room. Jiang Ruolan was stunned and was about to get up to take a look, but who knew that Xian Zihao would not let her go? "I''m going to take a look at my phone." Jiang Ruolan was struggling slightly. "Maybe 10086.1 " He said lightly. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "Even if it''s 10086, it may be very important! Let me take a look!" Finally, Xian Zihao let go of her and watched her run into the bedroom with one hand covering the towel on her forehead and the other trying to pull down the hem of her dress that had just covered her buttocks. Jiang Ruolan checked her phone and saw that it was a text from Qin Gengxin. ''I''ll go home on Monday afternoon. Let''s have dinner together in the evening,'' he said. In the end, he even added a line to sign it: " Your beloved Gengxin." Jiang Ruolan blushed in embarrassment. Just when she was about to reply, she suddenly felt a shadow appear behind her. She turned around and saw Xian Zihao standing by the bedroom door behind her with a meaningful look on his face. He raised his eyebrows and smiled gently, so gently that Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but shiver. She put down the towel on her forehead and raised her hand to touch her forehead. Jiang Ruolan felt that she shouldn''t reply to this message. It would be better to pretend that she didn''t see it. Just as she was thinking, her phone''s ringtone suddenly hooted in her hand. Her eyelids jumped slightly as she lowered her head to look at the name displayed, causing her scalp to suddenly tingle. "Why don''t you answer?" Xian Zihao asked in a soft voice, pretending to be unconcerned as he leaned against the door. . . **** Glossary: 1 One of the most commonly used phone number in mainland China. Customers of China Mobile dial 10086 or send message to it for services. Chapter 142 - Married To A Qin Family Jiang Ruolan was embarrassed, and she could only answer the call right in front of Xian Zihao. Before she could say anything, Qin Gengxin''s clear and bright voice came from the other side, "Did you get the message? Are you going to play a role where you pretend not to see text messages from this grandfather? Do you need me to repeat the message content for you?" Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes at the ceiling and silently cursed Qin Gengxin, who was getting more difficult to deal with. "No need! I saw it!" "That''s good. Don''t forget, I will be back on Monday, the day after tomorrow. I''ll pick you up from your company." "I-- "Don''t worry, you won''t work overtime that day." Qin Gengxin laughed and interrupted her. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to go berserk, he laughed contentedly. "Don''t forget who your boss is ..." Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened, "Do you think I''m bored? Even though I have free time, I will not accompany you to dinner. Why do you have to look for me?" Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw the eyebrows of someone who was still leaning against the door raise slightly. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. On the other side, Qin Gengxin did not say anything. After a few seconds, Jiang Ruolan thought that her words were too hurtful, and just as she was about to apologize, a puzzled voice suddenly came from the other side, "Jiang Ruolan? Jiang Ruolan? Is the signal bad over there? Why did I not hear your voice?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned and was about to say something when she heard Qin Gengxin continuously say "Hey" for a long time. She completely ignored Qin Gengxin''s reply and finally said directly, "There''s really something wrong with your phone''s signal. If there is nothing else, I''m hanging up." *Crack.* She hung up. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and looked at the darkened screen. Her heart was filled with hatred. Since when did Qin Gengxin learn to be perfectly shameless?! Seeing her expression as if she had just eaten a yellow lotus, Xian Zihao smiled faintly but didn''t say anything. Once again, Jiang Ruolan covered her head with the frozen towel. Her head hurt even more. That night, Jiang Ruolan''s fever subsided, and her condition improved. Since the next day was Sunday, she was supervised by Xian Zihao to rest at home. On that day, she either slept or went to the balcony to bask in the sun occasionally. Eventually, this serious illness got a lot better. **** Monday. After a week off, Jiang Ruolan finally returned to work. When she arrived at the company, she found that the number of people in the office had changed a lot. Apart from Xiong Ruogang, who was previously appointed as her assistant, many of her other colleagues have been transferred. "Editor Jiang." When Jiang Ruolan entered the office, some new people in the office greeted her warmly. After all, she was the Business Reporting Department editor and was a target of their flattery. Furthermore, her identity had become a common secret in the company, so Jiang Ruolan was already used by this behavior. "Sis Jiang ~" Xiong Ruogang suddenly slipped to her side, bent down and whispered into her ear, "I heard that the straight haired girl sitting in the back seat is our Director Zhang''s new girlfriend. We need to talk with her!" Jiang Ruolan turned around to look at the person Xiong Ruogang was talking about. Seeing that it was an ordinary looking young girl with an outrageously good figure, she indifferently replied to Xiong Ruogang, "I understand, go back and do your job. I haven''t been here for a week, send me the important report from last week." "Oh, okay." Xiong Ruogang quickly turned around and retreated. In the afternoon, Jiang Ruolan pulled Xiong Ruogang with her to investigate some news. Around 3 pm, the two of them were taking pictures of flower beds under flagpoles in a square to the city''s east. Xiong Ruogang worked very hard and was very ambitious. She wanted to learn everything by herself, so Jiang Ruolan gave her the filming job. She went to the roadside shop and bought two bottles of water. As Jiang Ruolan was about to leave and bring the water back to Xiong Ruogang. a small figure suddenly appeared in her view. Jiang Ruolan didn''t particularly like children. If she did, she liked the kind of cute and obedient children who didn''t cry or make a ruckus, and she usually would stay away from the children who often cried. Seeing the little girl giggling as if she was having fun, Jiang Ruolan stopped her steps and looked in that direction with a smile. "Haha ~ Mommy, where are you going? Mummy ~~" The little girl ran around the flower bed, but she could not find where her mother hid. "Mommy, come out Heh heh Mommy, come out quickly." "Hahaha... Mommy... Mommy... Come out." Jiang Ruolan turned around and saw a figure behind the bus stop not far away that seemed to be hiding there. She couldn''t help but smile and glanced at the little girl again. Suddenly, her expression froze. She only saw the little girl''s side face a moment ago, but now that she saw it, she realized that she seemed to have seen this little girl''s face somewhere before. She looked familiar, but Jiang Ruolan was unable to recall where she had seen it. Xiong Ruogang proudly handed the camera in her hand to Jiang Ruolan. "Sis Jiang, see how I''m doing? Once we go back, we should be able to report it directly, right?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and took the camera. She flipped through the pictures one by one. "Not bad. You''ve become more and more professional. If you can write a press release on the first try, then you should leave the university. You can learn in your internship now." "That''s right!" When Xiong Ruogang saw the mineral water bottle in Jiang Ruolan''s hand, she took it and drank two gulps from it. Jiang Ruolan then took the opportunity to look back at the flower bed, but she couldn''t see the little girl anymore. She didn''t see the two figures behind the bus stop. Since she couldn''t see their faces clearly, she didn''t take the little girl''s face too seriously. When Jiang Ruolan left the company after work, she couldn''t help but roll her eyes when she saw the red Ferrari parked outside the entrance. Damn it, Qin Gengxin! He was so persistent! There was no way for her to cross the road and ride the taxi. It wasn''t a good idea to go around and pretend not to see his car, so Jiang Ruolan walked towards the car and knocked on the window. The car window did not go down, but the door opened from the inside. "Get in the car ~ ~" Qin Gengxin glanced at her and put one hand on the steering wheel. He was in a good mood. It was obvious Qin Gengxin didn''t want to give her a chance to run away on purpose, and that''s why he parked his car in front of the entrance. Jiang Ruolan felt her colleague''s gaze on her, and she didn''t have another choice other than getting in. As soon as the door was closed, the red Ferrari sped away from the company''s entrance, heading for the wide road and speeding steadily through the traffic. Before the two of them could speak, Qin Gengxin''s phone rang. He answered the call and said expressionlessly, "Don''t thank me, if it weren''t for the child, I wouldn''t have helped you this time. You better take care of yourself, I don''t want to care too much about your matters." "The medicine was edible. If you want to see him, think of a way to deal with this yourself." With that said, Qin Gengxin hung up the phone. Obviously, he was very rude to the person on the other side of the phone. It was rare to see Qin Gengxin so cold and impatient with someone. "Why did you come back after only a week in the United States?" Jiang Ruolan knew that if she did not accompany him to dinner tonight, this naughty boy would not let her go, so she asked softly. However, she really did not want to affect Qin Gengxin''s and Xian Zihao''''s brotherly relationship just because of her. Although she did not think much of herself, she still thought it was better to manage this matter quickly than to let it worsen. Jiang Ruolan wanted to calm things down as much as possible. "I haven''t gotten my hands on my wife yet, how can I not come back?" Qin Gengxin didn''t even spare her a glance as he looked at the traffic ahead. His fingers were casually flicking on the steering wheel. "Is there anything important in America?" She changed the subject. "It''s nothing. A big client with a bad temper. No one can take care of him except me. This time, when I went back, I only took care of a 1 billion dollar contract." "A billion? Dollar? Looking at how easy it is for you, isn''t this just a drop in the bucket for your Qin''s current flow? Tsk, tsk. You really made us who have to work hard for a month and get paid a few thousand yuan, jealous." "I don''t actually have a lot of money, and liquidity is not a fixed asset. If you don''t mind, why don''t you marry me? Don''t mention a few thousand a month, even if you spend several thousand a day, I can still support you!" Qin Gengxin stopped his car at the traffic light and smiled at Jiang Ruolan. His peach eyes raised. He then leaned over and placed his arm on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder. "Are you going to consider it? Married to a Qin Family?" Chapter 143 - Who Gave You The Ring? Jiang Ruolan blushed in embarrassment as she raised her hand to push Qin Gengxin''s head away. He did not mind it and continued to drive while smiling at the green light. "I really don''t understand. Why do you seem to be so deep in love with me out of the blue? Why haven''t I seen you like me before? Have you gotten tired of those blonde beauties abroad over the years? As soon as you returned home, you decided to grab hold of a person like me, who was as good as dead! It truly does not follow common sense!" "When have I ever played cards according to common sense?" Qin Gengxin stared straight ahead with one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding the cigarette. "You were just a silly girl at that time. Whether I liked you or not, you never noticed. You always ran away when you saw me. So what if I liked you before? What will you do?" Jiang Ruolan thought back to the time when she was in the Jiang Family. Qin Gengxin had indeed always pestered her, but she had basically always avoided him and really hadn''t noticed any changes in his attitude towards her. Except for that time... That time, Jiang Yijun said that when Qin Gengxin found and saved her from those people, he had always been hugging her. He didn''t even let anyone touch her and kept calling her name. However, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know clearly at that time. Her mind was in a mess, and she didn''t even know how Qin Gengxin and Jiang Yijun saved her at that time. "I''ve felt it for the past two years. Too many people do not know how to treasure everything before their eyes. In the end, they miss it and when they want to turn back, they are too late." Qin Gengxin looked at her. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan had seen such concentration in his eyes. "At least, I don''t want to miss it." Jiang Ruolan unconsciously stared at him, but Qin Gengxin only smiled and shifted his gaze away. "Zihao should be having a meal at the Imperial Dynasty Hotel right now, why don''t we go there and have dinner together with him? I can''t possibly forget about my good brother in order just to see you. Alright! Let''s go to the Imperial Dynasty and find him to treat us!" Qin Gengxin quickly made up his mind and drove straight to the location. Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat. "The foods in that restaurant are not tasty. Let''s go to another one." Qin Gengxin glanced at her, "Weren''t you always not picky when it came to eating? What''s wrong? Did Zihao offend you? If there are grievances, just say it. With this grandpa here, even if he''s Xian Zihao, he still has to give me a face. I''ll seek justice for you!" Seeing that he suddenly handed over the problem to Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan did not know what she could do now. She knew that Qin Gengxin was very shrewd. Right now, he didn''t notice the news, and no one beside him had probably mentioned it to him. Jiang Ruolan paused and smiled, "No, no matter how close Xian Zihao is with you, how can I, a mere commoner, have anything to do with him? Let alone offending me, even if I wanted to, I wouldn''t be able to find a way to offend him." Qin Gengxin turned his head to look at her again, but he didn''t ask any further questions when he saw her expression. When they arrived at the Imperial Dynasty Hotel, Jiang Ruolan felt a bit uneasy. She was really afraid that they might end up bumping with Xian Zihao. What if something happened? Although Xian Zihao respected her thoughts and didn''t mention their relationship to Qin Gengxin, he also didn''t seem to agree with her way of hiding it. If Qin Gengxin didn''t leave H City in a short period of time, perhaps As Jiang Ruolan was lost in thought, Qin Gengxin had already gotten out of the car. She had no choice but to get out as well. "Why does your face look so bad?" Under the bright light from the hotel''s entrance, Qin Gengxin finally saw the haggard look on Jiang Ruolan''s face. "A few days ago I had a fever and I recovered a little yesterday. Maybe my body hasn''t recovered yet." She smiled. Qin Gengxin pressed his hand against her forehead. With a frown, he asked, "Are you still burning?" "My body temperature is getting better. I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan carefully avoided his hand. He nodded and walked straight to the elevator. Jiang Ruolan followed him from behind with anxiety. Suddenly, Qin Gengxin grabbed her hand, causing her to freeze. Her body was pulled by him and as she was about to move away, Qin Gengxin lowered his head and looked at her with a face full of suspicion. He lifted her hand and looking at the platinum ring on her ring finger. "Where did this ring come from?" Qin Gengxin frowned in annoyance when he saw the ring on her ring finger. The ring was extremely eye-catching. If he hadn''t suddenly touched the ring on her finger, he really wouldn''t have noticed it just now. Jiang Ruolan''s face stiffened. She quickly retracted her hand, but Qin Gengxin firmly held onto her hand, not allowing her to dodge. He stood at the elevator door and looked at her with a slightly cold gaze. "Why do I think you suddenly behave strangely? Is there something you are hiding from me? You have a boyfriend? Are you married?" Suddenly, the elevator door in front of them slowly opened and Xian Zihao''s handsome face appeared. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao, who was standing in front of the elevator in surprise. When Qin Gengxin saw him, he didn''t have the time to greet him. He just grabbed onto Jiang Ruolan''s hand and asked with a face full of jealousy, "Where did you get this ring? Who put it on you? Do you know what it means to have a ring on your right hand''s ring finger?" Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. She felt Xian Zihao''s gaze on her. She also saw a faint glimmer in his eyes, as if he was waiting for her to answer. His thin lips faintly curled up. She was helpless and wished that she could faint all of a sudden like those female supporting actors in the TV series. Jiang Ruolan could only force herself to withdraw her hand. She covered the platinum wedding ring on her ring finger with her hand and stammered, "It''s a birthday present Yijun gave me. He bought it for me." In a split-second, Qin Gengxin frowned. Jiang Ruolan didn''t dare to look at Xian Zihao''s eyes. She purposely avoided his gaze. She felt as if the air around her had frozen by three feet. "Jiang Yijun?" Qin Gengxin looked at Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was covering the ring like a precious treasure. "Why did he give you that ring?" "I''ve never bought any jewelry before. I saw one in a jewelry store and liked it a lot, so Yijun--" Before she could finish, Secretary Du, who came out with Xian Zihao, suddenly whispered, "President Xian, Chief Zhuan''s car is still outside. Didn''t you say you want to send him off?" Qin Gengxin turned around and smiled at Xian Zihao. "Your lunchtime isn''t over yet, right? I''ll take Ruolan to the private room first and wait for you there." As he spoke, he grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hand and led her into the elevator. Xian Zihao''s expression didn''t change as he indifferently looked at Jiang Ruolan, who passed by him with her head lowered. Only when the two of them entered the elevator did he expressionlessly turn around and leave. As soon as the elevator door closed, Jiang Ruolan''s heart began to beat faster. She felt that if this situation didn''t go away, she would have a heart attack sooner or later. "Jiang Yijun, that brat is only your brother. He can give you another present, why did he give you a ring!" Qin Gengxin still hadn''t forgotten about Jiang Ruolan''s ring. He took her hand to take the ring off. "What are you doing!" Jiang Ruolan struggled to pull her hand away. Seeing her so anxious, Qin Gengxin once again frowned. He did not let go of her hand but just watched her protect the ring as if it was a precious treasure. Qin Gengxin''s face suddenly turned bad, "If you like it, just wear it on your other finger." Chapter 144 - Love Affairs I "Why? Why should I do that?!" Jiang Ruolan hid her hand behind her back. "Everyone''s fingers aren''t exactly the same size, and it just so happens that this ring is suitable to wear on this finger. I wouldn''t feel comfortable if I wore it on another finger." Qin Gengxin didn''t argue with her again. After all, Jiang Yijun had grown up with her, so it was unlikely that he should be jealous of her brother. Thus, he didn''t say anything more. After the elevator door opened, they both walked out. This time, Qin Gengxin didn''t hold her hand. It was obvious that he didn''t mind, but he was still a bit unhappy. "How hard it is to serve you." Jiang Ruolan frowned and followed him helplessly. Shortly after they sat in the tea room, a waiter brought them a menu with some fruit and sweets. Qin Gengxin pushed the menu in front of him and said, "According to what Zihao said, even though Imperial Dynasty is a hotel, their tea is still quite tasty. Zihao likes to drink tea here, and I haven''t had a good taste of our country''s good tea for many years, so today is the perfect day for him to treat us!" Jiang Ruolan glanced at the last page of the menu. It was just a pot of tea, but it cost 2,000 RMB, and there were also tens of thousands of top quality Yellow Mountain Mao Peaks1. Her eyelids twitched. Jiang Ruolan put down the menu and smiled at the waiter. She told him to wait for a while because they were still waiting for another person. After the waiter left, she slapped the menu and pointed to the price. "This is 28,000 RMB! Twenty-eight thousand! I could buy a house with that money!" Qin Gengxin looked at her nonchalantly. "What? You''re afraid that Zihao can''t afford it?" Could Jiang Ruolan mention to Qin Gengxin that she and Xian Zihao were husband and wife and had the same property? Could she say that Xian Zihao spending twenty-eight thousand yuan to buy a pot of tea was the same as spending twenty-eight thousand yuan on her? Could she say that her heart ached when she saw the price? Although she knew that the wealth of the Xian Family was enormous and that Xian Zihao was not short of money, however, when looking from her perspective, it really hurt her. Jiang Ruolan wanted to cry, but there were no tears. She could cry in silence. Qin Gengxin looked at her with disdain. He then leaned back in his chair and crossed his legs. He said lazily, "Zihao is not in the same class as us, why are you overthinking about it? Do you think that he is just President Xian?" "Why don''t you come and search? Other than Xian Group, what else is in my sleeves?" Suddenly, the private room door was opened, and a faint voice came through. In a moment, Xian Zihao''s tall figure appeared in front of the door. Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze as she turned to look at him. When Qin Gengxin saw Xian Zihao''s gentle expression, he immediately laughed and waved his hand. "It''s really easy to be caught speaking ill of others behind their back!" Xian Zihao glanced at him disapprovingly and walked to the table. His gaze seemed to inadvertently sweep over Jiang Ruolan''s body. After he sat down, he caught a glimpse of the menu on the table. "What did you order?" "We don''t order anything yet. Ruolan wanted you to treat us a pot of extreme An Xi''s Tie Guanyin2." Qin Gengxin smiled shamelessly as he pointed at the line of words. "I never said that!" Jiang Ruolan glared at him and quickly turned to look at Xian Zihao who had his eyebrows raised slightly. "I didn''t ask for it. There''s no need for you to treat us. This tea is too expensive!" Xian Zihao glanced indifferently at the price. He already had a rough idea of what was going on. With Jiang Ruolan''s personality, it would have been great if she had not turned down the offer and left. Xian Zihao chuckled lightly as he glanced at Qin Gengxin, who had a carefree smile on his face, "Shameless, your cultivation level has risen greatly." Qin Gengxin shrugged his shoulder and let out a low laugh. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was staring at the menu, he couldn''t help but say, "Ruolan, it''s fine if you''re being polite with me. Why are you being polite with Zihao? I have to slaughter him cruelly every time I meet him." Xian Zihao snickered. The atmosphere in the private room was much more relaxed, but Jiang Ruolan''s heart was still in suspense. When Xian Zihao had first entered, he had glanced at her with a hint of a gaze that made it hard for her to ascertain his thoughts. Not long after, the waiter came in to retrieve the menu. The tea was served very quickly, and when An Xi''s Tie Guanyin was brought up to the table, Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at the small purple clay teapot. No matter how emotional she felt, no matter how much pain she felt, there was nothing she could do. When she saw Xian Zihao slowly pouring tea for her, Jiang Ruolan held half her face in one hand and watched the tea flow out, sighing almost inaudible. Twenty-eight thousand! This small pot was worth 28,000 yuan! Her entire salary was four to five months! At most, she could only pour out six or seven cups of tea! "Right, Zihao." Qin Gengxin suddenly said, "I''ve been back for so long, but I haven''t asked you about your recent love affairs." Jiang Ruolan froze when she heard that. However, Xian Zihao just glanced at him indifferently. "What is it?" "Is there any beauty by your side? Candidates for marriage? It''s been so many years, you can''t possibly have been so pure hearted until now, right?" There was a hidden meaning in Qin Gengxin''s words and his eyes revealed a faint sense of probing. His attempt to probe was due to Zhou Shufen returning back home. However, from Jiang Ruolan''s point of view, she assumed that he was starting to suspect something. The hand holding the teacup tightened immediately. Xian Zihao seemed to be thinking about something. Suddenly, he glanced at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan noticed something from his gaze. It was obvious that he did not intend to continue hiding their relationship. "Gengxin, about this, I should " *Pah!* Before Xian Zihao could finish his words, the cup in Jiang Ruolan''s hand "accidentally" slid off and fell to the floor. There was a low cracking sound. "What a pity. Such a good cup. I didn''t pay attention to it just now, so it fell!" Jiang Ruolan scratched her forehead. She looked at Qin Gengxin with an apologetic gaze and smiled at Xian Zihao who had a slight frown. After saying that, Jiang Ruolan lowered her body to pick up the fragment. Qin Gengxin didn''t pay much attention to her sudden situation. He turned around and asked, "Zihao, what did you just say?" Knowing that Jiang Ruolan''s actions were intentional, Xian Zihao glanced at her again before continuing calmly, "Before you returned home, I had already " *Bang!* "Ah " The table in front of them suddenly shook. Xian Zihao immediately frowned and looked at the woman who came out from under the table. She was clutching the back of her head. "I''m dead!" Jiang Ruolan held onto the back of her head when she stood up. With an exaggerated expression, she rubbed her head. "It hurts " . . **** Glossary: 1 Huangshan Maofeng Green Tea (Yellow Mountain Mao Peaks) is a type of green tea that has tiny white hairs on its tea leaves. It has a clean and smooth taste with a fresh and floral aroma. 2 Tie Guan Yin is semi-fermented oolong tea and one of the best oolong tea types. In China, when speaking of Tieguanyin, Anxi Tieguanyin tea always comes to people''s minds first. Chapter 145 - Love Affairs II Xian Zihao''s mouth twitched. Looking at Jiang Ruolan''s expression, she did not agree with his way of revealing the truth. Jiang Ruolan was about to speak when a melodious ringtone suddenly rang. It was Xian Zihao''s cell phone. Jiang Ruolan quietly sighed in relief and sat back down. As she continued to rub the back of her head, she glanced at Xian Zihao at an angle that Qin Gengxin couldn''t see. Sure enough, his expression didn''t look too good. She was doing this for everyone''s benefit. Escaping was not a solution. She understood that, but she really didn''t want anything to happen. It wasn''t like she hadn''t seen Qin Gengxin''s violent temper before. "I''ll take a call." Xian Zihao glanced at his cell phone, got up, and left. Before he left, he swept a glance at Jiang Ruolan with a profound expression, which caused her to lower her eyes and avoid his gaze quickly. Qin Gengxin did not say anything. He waited until Xian Zihao walked out of the room before turning his head to look at Jiang Ruolan, who was still rubbing the back of her head. Jiang Ruolan knew that Qin Gengxin must have sensed something amiss, so she finally stopped rubbing her head. She understood that her unusual behavior was unjustifiable. Not to mention a cunning person like Qin Gengxin, even a fool sitting here could tell that something was wrong with her behavior. "I need to go to the bathroom." She didn''t want to be too obvious, but sitting here was actually the best way. Once she leaves, Qin Gengxin would probably speculate even more, but if she didn''t go find Xian Zihao quickly, no matter how hard she tried, she wouldn''t be able to stop him from telling the truth. Seeing her get up to open the door, Qin Gengxin pursed his lips and looked at her, "Jiang Ruolan, even if you don''t want to accompany me to a proper meal, you shouldn''t have caused so much trouble for me." She froze and looked back at him. He seems to be He didn''t think of her and Xian Zihao had a thing. That''s right, the distance between Xian Zihao and her was too far. It was impossible for anyone to connect the two of them together so easily. Qin Gengxin looked at her coldly. "From the time you were four years old when you were in the Jiang Family until you were seventeen years old, we had at least thirteen years of love. Do you need to be so heartless? Do you really think that my patience is limitless? Give me the exact word, do you have a man? Otherwise, why the f*ck would you be so adamant about not taking advantage of the situation?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "If I told you that I really have a boyfriend, would you stop?" "Really?" Qin Gengxin frowned and looked at her coldly. She helplessly said, "I do." "Who?" "..." "You don''t know him!" "Say his name!" "I already said that you don''t know him! What''s the use of saying his name!" "Cut the crap, tell me that kid''s name!" "Why do you need to know his name?" "Why do you care? Say his name!" Jiang Ruolan panicked. Where could she find a man''s name? She hastily said, "I need to go to the washroom!" Before Qin Gengxin could finish his sentence, she had already dragged open the door of the room and ran away like a wisp of smoke. Seeing that she was running away so fast, Qin Gengxin''s face darkened. He raised his hand and pinched the space between his eyebrows. "What a heartless woman!" Jiang Ruolan circled around the hall, but she didn''t see Xian Zihao. She could only go to the restroom first, but her line of sight bumped into the tall and straight figure when she walked out from the corridor. "Let Assistant Bai pass the message. There is a need to prioritize matters. Let him settle this first." "Okay, let them go." "Pay attention to their movements and inform Assistant Bai at any time." "Yes, I know what I''m doing." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hear what was being said at the other end of the phone, but Xian Zihao''s calm voice seemed to have something happened. She was looking at him and knew he had business to attend to, so she didn''t disturb him. "Just do it." "I''ll be there tomorrow afternoon." As Jiang Ruolan listened to his clear voice and walked past him, she didn''t expect Xian Zihao to hang up the phone and look at her suddenly. Before she could open her mouth, Xian Zihao had dragged her into the quiet corner of the corridor and pressed her back against the wall. "Zihao, I--" Before Jiang Ruolan could finish speaking, Xian Zihao lowered his head and kissed the newly opened lip. He punished her by biting her lip. The slight pain made her cry out softly. Xian Zihao was angry. Very angry. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan felt he was venting his anger on herself. She was a little stunned and also knew that she had overdone it. In her desperation, Jiang Ruolan decided to stop resisting and give up. She allowed him to kiss her more and more deeply on her lips, depriving her of all her oxygen. Only when Jiang Ruolan really felt as if she were about to faint from lack of oxygen did Xian Zihao finally loosen his hold on her, and the punitive, slightly angry kiss gradually lightened to a light peck, giving her the space to breathe. She took the opportunity to take a few deep breaths of fresh air. When she heard the footsteps approaching, her body stiffened. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t tell who it was, but she was very worried and afraid that it would be Qin Gengxin. She lifted her hand and pushed Xian Zihao''s chest away from her. Xian Zihao grabbed her hand. "We are a legitimate husband and wife. Are you still afraid our relationship will be known?" he said coldly. It seemed that he was truly angry Because of what? Was it because she hid this matter from Qin Gengxin? Or was it because she had purposely interrupted his words in the private room earlier. Normally, no one would dare to interrupt him when he was speaking. They would all be waiting for him to finish his words. As Jiang Ruolan was thinking, Xian Zihao suddenly held her right hand and lifted it at the same time. He lifted her hand to her face and looked at her indifferently. "Jiang Yijun gave it to you? Hmm?" At the same time, a person walked over from the side. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned her head and saw a waiter with a mop in his hand. When the waiter saw them, he did not react at all. It was as if he had already gotten used to the flirting scene between men and women in the hotel corridor. He directly went to the other side. Jiang Ruolan sighed in relief and turned back to look at Xian Zihao, only to see that his eyes were extremely calm. "I ... I have no choice." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head with slight difficulty and looked at the ring on her ring finger. "You have no choice?" Xian Zihao suddenly let go of her hand and also his restraints. He said calmly, "Did you have to lie?" Jiang Ruolan had nothing to say to that. Although she was unwilling to accept it, she admitted that she had her own selfish motives when it came to concealing it. One of the main reasons she did this was that she didn''t want to destroy the brotherhood relationship between Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin. She wasn''t sure what would happen when Qin Gengxin found out the truth. She hoped even more that Xian Zihao wouldn''t be affected by this matter. She could see that Xian Zihao also valued his brother, Qin Gengxin. If Qin Gengxin refused to let go, what would Xian Zihao do then? Jiang Ruolan wasn''t sure. The fear of the unknown was worse than anything that had happened. "I grew up with Qin Gengxin, and we hadn''t seen each other for seven whole years. Suddenly we met again, and with the way he treated me, I am not sure if he was joking or if he was sincere. At the very least, I don''t want to jeopardize your brotherhood just because of me." "We have our own ways of dealing with matters between men. It would be best if you didn''t hide it away from us. It would only be counterproductive." Xian Zihao furrowed his brows, showing a stubborn temper. A helpless expression shone on his face. "Running away won''t solve anything." "Then can you give me some time to prepare? If you tell him like this, I do not know what kind of attitude I should use to deal with him." Xian Zihao looked at her expressionlessly and did not speak. Chapter 146 - Love Affairs III Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. "I don''t want him to get hurt twice in one night." One side comes from love, the other from friendship. She didn''t finish her sentence, but she could tell from Xian Zihao''s slightly moved eyes that he understood her words. If he didn''t understand, he would have said it earlier and wouldn''t have allowed her to hide it this way. But he was soberer than she was, and men were always soberer than women, and women were too emotional, so she hesitated. Back then, Yin Yang had brought them together. Their marriage was originally just to benefit both parties, however, in the end, the relationship had turned into an inseparable relationship, so how can she be with Xian Zihao if Qin Gengxin suffered because of it? In fact, Jiang Ruolan was really worried that if Qin Gengxin didn''t plan to let her go after finding out the truth, she wasn''t sure what options would Xian Zihao choose. Later, when they returned to the private room, the 28,000 RMB teapot on the table was already cold. Qin Gengxin called the waiter to make new tea and then ate a few dishes. Qin Gengxin hadn''t bothered to talk with Jiang Ruolan since she went back to the private room. Jiang Ruolan felt extremely wronged. Qin Gengxin drank a little. Although he''s not drunk, he still couldn''t drive. Xian Zihao drove him back to the apartment building. When they passed the square in front of the Xian Group''s Building, Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, saw a woman standing under three parallel flagpoles in Xian''s Plaza. That woman was currently focused on staring at the Xian Group''s Building in front of her and not moving at all. She vaguely felt that she had seen this woman''s back somewhere before. That''s right. She''s the mother of a little girl hiding behind a bus stop sign this afternoon. What was she doing over there? Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment, but the car had already sped away while she was still in a daze, and when she stuck her head out the window and looked out, she was already very far away from the Xian Group. Jiang Ruolan could not see the plaza clearly. She could only withdraw her head. The black Land Rover was parked at the side of the road in front of the building where Qin Gengxin lived. Qin Gengxin was already asleep in the back seat, and when he felt the car stop, he opened her eyes in a daze. He was not drunk as he was before. He looked outside the car and mumbled, "We''re here?" He sat up, pushed open the door, and got out of the car after saying that. A cool autumn wind blew around him, and he finally woke up. He pressed his hand on his forehead, then turned to look at the two of them, "Why don''t you come down? Come on, come, follow me." "I''m not going up. I will ask President Xian to take me to the bus stop ahead!" Jiang Ruolan refused. Qin Gengxin had already stopped walking. Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s distant attitude, his lips instantly curled into a straight line. He stood there looking at her with his arms crossed in displeasure. If Jiang Ruolan were here alone, she wouldn''t even bother to pay attention to him and directly left. But now Xian Zihao was here, and Qin Gengxin seemed to have begun to suspect her. Although he did not suspect the two of them were together, Jiang Ruolan had to open the door and get out of the car to avoid too many holes. Afterward, she walked quickly towards Qin Gengxin and helplessly looked at his mouth that was slightly curled up because of her. Jiang Ruolan muttered in dissatisfaction, "Why are you still so childish? What a scoundrel!" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly took a step back, but her waist was pulled by Qin Gengxin. With a smile, he raised a pair of deadly peach shaped eyes that could kill someone, "I''m a scoundrel, but I''m only a scoundrel towards you." Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes and slapped Qin Gengxin''s hand down, "Why don''t you go die! If you feel uncomfortable, President Xian and I will send you upstairs, okay? We''ll leave after sending you up. If President Xian is willing to accompany you, then he''ll go. I''m not going." Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows disapprovingly. He glanced at Xian Zihao, who was walking towards him and immediately glanced at him with an expression as if he was looking at a shiny electric light. "Zihao will not bother us. Let him wait for you." Qin Gengxin grabbed Jiang Ruolan by the shoulders and suppressed her resistance. He turned back to Xian Zihao, who was standing under the streetlamp. His expression was unreadable. Qin Gengxin whistled happily while dragging Jiang Ruolan into the building. "Oi, take your hands away!" Jiang Ruolan struggled on the way but it only made Qin Gengxin tightened his grip. While the two of them were waiting for the elevator, Xian Zihao immediately stood beside them. He cast a meaningful glance at Jiang Ruolan''s shocked expression and said to Qin Gengxin, "Why don''t I come in and take a seat as well?" Qin Gengxin was shocked and looked at Xian Zihao''s calm expression with disbelief. "Zihao, since when did you suddenly become so blind?" Xian Zihao''s eyes were calm and he innocently replied, "The weather tonight is very cool. I feel cold." "You''re cold? Then why don''t you wait in your car!" Qin Gengxin rolled his eyes in anger. When the elevator door opened, Xian Zihao walked in as if he didn''t hear him. Qin Gengxin was speechless. He dragged Jiang Ruolan with him. After the elevator door closed, the three of them stood closely in the elevator. Jiang Ruolan suddenly pinched Qin Gengxin''s waist. He was in so much pain that he finally let her go. She quickly moved to the side. Xian Zihao remained silent the entire time, his face as calm as ever. However, Qin Gengxin continued to look at him with disdain, "You''ve changed!" Xian Zihao raised his brow and shot a glance at Qin Gengxin. "What do you mean?" "You are indeed the true god of shamelessness. I admire you." With a bitter face, Qin Gengxin clasping his hands in front of his chest. Xian Zihao''s brows slightly twitched as he said with a smile that was not a smile, "Today " Before he could finish his sentence, the elevator had reached the floor and the door slowly opened. However, Qin Gengxin didn''t go out immediately and waited for him to finish. "It''s really cold." Xian Zihao said slowly. Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. He really wanted to beat this man. Alright! You win. You are so ruthless! This grandpa will go back and take a shower!" Qin Gengxin strode out of the elevator with a bitter face. It was obvious that he was angry. The elevator door closed once again. Jiang Ruolan felt her eyelids twitch. She turned her head abruptly and saw Xian Zihao slowly shifting his gaze to her. He was looking at her silently, not saying a word. He went straight out once the elevator stopped on the first floor. Jiang Ruolan held her wrist and followed behind anxiously. She had a feeling that this was the calm before the storm. On the way back to Greenville Residence, the two of them did not speak at all. Jiang Ruolan wanted to say something, but when she saw Xian Zihao''''s expressionless face, she was unable to do so. She opened the door and walked into the house. The lights in the living room suddenly lit up. Jiang Ruolan put down her bag, changed her shoes, and turned around. "Xian--" Unexpectedly, Xian Zihao closed the door behind him and wrapped his arms around her waist the moment she turned around. He pressed her body against the door amidst her unguarded cries, and in the next second, he fiercely bit her tongue. "Are you jealous?" Jiang Ruolan leaned her head against his neck and sniffed his scent. Xian Zihao paused slightly but didn''t reply. Chapter 147 - Love Affairs IV (M) *** This chapter contained a mature scene and was not suitable for younger audiences. Please skip the mature scene if you are uncomfortable. *** . . Jiang Ruolan suddenly smiled and lightly tapped him on the shoulder with her hand. "Xian Zihao, did you really eat ...Ahh!" Before she could finish, she was suddenly lifted by her waist. Xian Zihao immediately carried her into the bedroom and gently laid her on the bed. He took her hand and led it to the half-undone button on his shirt. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes quivered as she instantly understood his intention. In an instant, her heartbeat became uncontrollable. "Undone it." Xian Zihao let go of her hand and motioned for her to move. At the same time, he covered her lips again, as if he was on the verge of patience. The gentle kiss gradually deepened, yet also seemed to coax. Jiang Ruolan did not know how she had done it. He whispered in her ear, "How tolerant must I be to endure this, should you make it up to me?" At that moment, her stiff hand that was resting on his shirt began to undone his shirt button, one by one, carefully, until his chest was fully exposed. Her fingertips trembled again and saw that Xian Zihao did not look satisfied. Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes to the belt at his waist. Should she? Was Xian Zihao waiting for this? "Zihao, I " "Continue." His voice was thick and hoarse. Xian Zihao dragged his lips to her cheek, her chin, her neck before his tongue began to lick at her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath as her fingers gradually moved downwards, opening the belt around his waist. . . **** MATURE SCENE *** . Xian Zihao''s hands grabbed her legs and hooked them around his hips so that the front of him pressed against her. Jiang Ruolan could feel the stark heavy outline of him under his dress pants. His big hand tipped her head back, and he kissed her, licking at her lips until she parted them. His tongue swept inside, filling her mouth again, making her private part flood with heat. Jiang Ruolan hardly knew what to do, and despite the way her thighs and arms and belly shivered with nervousness, her hips certainly knew, beginning to push themselves into his. Xian Zihao licking her upper lip in a way that made her squirm. Then he pulled away, head cocked to the side. His hand trailing down her back to splay against one of her cheeks. "What?" Jiang Ruolan asked nervously. "Nothing. You looks beautiful." Jiang Ruolan gasped as Xian Zihao squeezed her ass again, and dipped his hand beneath the hem, running a finger along the curve where her thigh met her bottom. His hands vanished from her, and Jiang Ruolan accidentally let out a mew of disappointment. "Impatiens, aren''t you?" Xian Zihao chuckled. His hands found the edge of her dress, his fingers rubbing where the hem met her thighs. His hands dragged her towards him, pressed himself tight to her, and the rough fabric of his pants scraping her. Jiang Ruolan moaned. She was so sure that she was dripping wet. Something hard fit against her private part, and one of his hands ran down her back. That heavy, thick part of him pushed more fully against her, and she gave little, uncertain humps that made Xian Zihao grunt into her hair. "You feel so good." "Zihao!" Jiang Ruolan''s head swam, so much, so fast, hardly believing that her dress now sat above her hips, and Xian Zihao lay between her open thighs. "Unbuttoned my pants." Jiang Ruolan''s hand trembled as she unbuttoned and unzipped his pants. Then, when he was free, she was shy all over again. His rod was big and heavy and upright. Pleasure pooled in her belly, that she had done this to him. "Please kiss me." She whispered. Xian Zihao kissed her, long, wet, open-mouthed kisses. He was so good at it and Jiang Ruolan let him take charge. She was trying to mirror him. His demanding licks and nips. she could hardly swallow it. The kiss was deliciously wet, and everything she gave him, he took all of it from her. Tentative gasps could be heard in the room. Jiang Ruolan was sopping and soaked; she could see it on his fingers as soon as he delved between her legs with a hand, pulling aside the little string of her panty. One blunt finger drew back and forth across her labia lips, slow and deliberate, and it made her hunger for something inside of her. Xian Zihao gave that to her quickly. He pushed one finger to split her open. "Oh, f*ck!" Jiang Ruolan cried out while biting down on his lip until that sharp pinch between her legs dulled and passed. Xian Zihao held his finger steady for a long moment as she adjusted around it, and then he slowly, achingly dragged it back out of her. In, and then out. Her wetness coated his fingers and her thighs. His eyes were dark and burning, were between her legs. Jiang Ruolan felt his desire for her all the way to her curled toes. "More, please," she begged, and he added another finger. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t control her moan this time. She moaned loudly. Then, Xian Zihao''s voice low and dark could be heard in her ear. "Do you want to come?" Jiang Ruolan froze, then flushed with sudden heat. "Yes." she said and grabbed more handfuls of his shirt, pulling him closer to her. She crushed her lips to his, and he thrust his tongue back into her mouth. Xian Zihao''s fingers slid out of her completely, and for a moment she clenched down on nothing. Then his thumb found her clit, and that finger on her was insistent, unrelenting, uncoiling that boiling, exhilarating spark between her legs. "Zihao, please," she moaned. His other hand grasped his rod, and placed it at her very center, rocking forward with each gasp and moan and squeak she uttered. His rod was hot and too thick for her. Inch after inch of him entered her, and she couldn''t help but clamp down on him each second of the way. To push him out or pull him in, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t decide. "You''re going to make me come if you keep that up," Xian Zihao ground out, a muscle in his jaw pulsing. "And I really don''t want to come yet." He gritted his teeth. His own breath swallow and his shirt sticking to his skin. He dipped his head, burying it into her neck. His hips pushed into hers, his rod filling her up to the hilt. Jiang Ruolan kept moaning and tightened her legs around his waist. His thumb was still circling her clit, thickening her arousal. Xian Zihao dragged his teeth down her neck and sucked on her throat. "Oh my God." Jiang Ruolan whimpered. His thumb kept rubbing and rubbing her. Xian Zihao lifted his head to look her in the eyes. She came. Oh, God, she came all over him, shaking and shivering in his arms. His lips at her ear, her forehead, her chin, whispering her name over and over again. She rode that crest, legs spasming, moaning, and whimpering in the dark. Her clit grew needy. Jiang Ruolan trying to keep Xian Zihao completely still within her, but he refused it and kept fucking her steadily through it. His eyes traveled across her face as she sailed to the end of her climax. "You''re so beautiful." Xian Zihao growled, and then he began to make love with her in earnest. His hands landed between Jiang Ruolan''s head, his rod driving in and out of her. "Just like that. Hold yourself for me. Ruolan, you''re so damn tight." "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan whined, his thumb still on her clit, the little bud was so swollen and responsive. "I know, Lan Lan," he murmured. "Can you come with me? Can you come all over me again, Ruolan?" Jiang Ruolan quivered and quaked at the timber of his voice, dark and panting for her. Xian Zihao kissed her cheek, running his hands lightly over her thighs and pulling her legs wider. His eyes on her, raking across her body: her clit, her legs, and her breasts that were spilling from the top of her dress. "Hiss.. I can''t--" his voice grew jagged, his lips at her ear. "Come, Ruolan. Come with me." His rod pushed into her one more time, hard, and then she felt him spilling himself inside her. Jiang Ruolan moaned his name and came again. Her body was nothing more than a bundle of nerves and sparking ends. "Are you okay?" Xian Zihao asked her. His tongue dipping back inside her mouth. This time, she sucked on him, tentatively using her tongue to play with his, which earned her a thumb on her clit. Jiang Ruolan nodded and clutching at his collar. She almost slumping against him, his other hand rubbing the inside of her thigh, as she kissed him. **** The next morning, the sun shone through the cracks in the curtains to the bedroom, illuminating the room with a graceful glow. Jiang Ruolan usually woke up at this time, but since she had not slept well in the last few days, she felt very sleepy. Although Xian Zihao had moved her body away from his chest slowly, Jiang Ruolan was still awake. When he covered her body with a blanket, she was already awake but had not yet opened her eyes. Jiang Ruolan did not open her eyes until she heard the bathroom door close. She lazily lay on the bed, not wanting to move at all. About ten minutes later, the bathroom door creaked again, and Jiang Ruolan immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep. Xian Zihao wiped his dripping hair as he walked, then changed out of his bathrobe. After dressing himself, Xian Zihao sat down on the bed. He glanced at Jiang Ruolan''s trembling eyelashes and sighed. "Get Du Yating to call your company at eight o''clock and ask for a leave of absence. Let''s get up for breakfast, then you can continue your sleep." Upon hearing that, Jiang Ruolan abruptly opened her eyes and sat up, "No, I can''t ask for leave. I still have some important news to report today at the company! Ruogang won''t be able to get this piece of news by herself. The rest of the Department of Commerce''s staff have all been transferred over, and their connections with the major organizations haven''t been established yet. I can''t ask for leave!" After saying that, Jiang Ruolan laid on the bed again before she got out of bed. When she realized that she wasn''t wearing any clothes, Jiang Ruolan immediately wrapped herself with the quilt. "About that" Xian Zihao smiled meaningfully but did not move. "I''m changing, don''t look!" She had to hug the quilt and groan. Apparently, Xian Zihao was teasing her, and he didn''t continue making things difficult for her. He got up and walked out of the bedroom. After that, Jiang Ruolan heard a sound coming from the kitchen. She felt her heart warm and a smile appeared on her lips. She got up and took some clothes into the bathroom. When she finished washing up, she saw that breakfast was already set up on the table. In the past, she cooked breakfast for herself and was used to cooking when Yijun was around. But now...Xian Zihao took the role and took great care of her without complaint. Jiang Ruolan glanced at the door at the foot of the spiral staircase that she hadn''t opened since she''d moved in. She remembered that on the night of their wedding, Xian Zihao had said before he left that she could use everything in the house except the room. For a long time, whenever she saw that door, she didn''t think about it too much. Even though she was from the media, she respected the privacy of others. Even if it were between husband and wife, there would still be privacy. Of course, she wouldn''t do anything. However, she can''t help herself from feeling curious. What exactly was Xian Zihao''s untouchable privacy? Jiang Ruolan only glanced at the door for a moment before she collected herself and sat down at the dining table. "Next month is the Old Man''s eighty-fifth birthday." Xian Zihao suddenly said. Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was holding the spoon trembled slightly. "If I go to the Xian Residence again, grandpa will be angry. Won''t it make the Old Man unhappy on his birthday?" "The Old Man was stubborn, but his personality was simple and frank. As he got older, too many things did not suit his will. Only Cui Liuxian''s matter has been on his mind for more than twenty years. On the day of the birthday banquet, you only need to stay close to me." Jiang Ruolan nodded and didn''t say anything. No matter how much Old Man Xian objected to their marriage, it was always just persuasion or anger, but he didn''t do anything to hurt her. It was just that Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to meet Cui Liuxian again, and she didn''t want to stir up any more trouble, thus ending up provoking a bloody mess. No matter how magnanimous she was, she was truly disgusted! However, it would not be good if she did not attend Old Man Xian''s eighty-fifth birthday. If she didn''t go, Cui Liuxian would probably plot something at the Xian Residence and then take the opportunity to tangle with Xian Zihao. In the past, it was one thing for Jiang Ruolan to avoid her, but now, she will no longer tolerate it. She will tell Cui Liuxian that she, Jiang Ruolan, was not someone that was easy to deal with! When they finished breakfast, it was almost eight o''clock. Jiang Ruolan saw that she would be late and she needed to go to the H City Food Bureau. Xian Zihao looked at the time and said that he would send her there first. H City Food Bureau wasn''t far from the Xian Group, but they had to pass through the Xian Group''s building first. On the way, Jiang Ruolan looked at the extraordinarily handsome man beside her and felt a small sense of happiness in her heart. "If you send me to the Food Department first, wouldn''t you be late?" "The meeting starts at 9 in the morning. I''ll send you there on time. It''s alright." Xian Zihao gently laughed and suddenly put down his left hand on the steering and gently held Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was on her leg. He turned to look at her when the red light stopped, "Although the fever from two days ago subsided, this time it was very serious. If you feel any discomfort, remember to call me." Jiang Ruolan smiled knowingly. "How could I be so delicate?" Xian Zihao smiled. "The autumn wind is bone-piercing. I''m afraid you''ll get sick again." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head, her gaze touching his clean and slender fingers. Remembering the wedding ring that he had never worn before, she suddenly had an idea. The black Land Rover moved through the traffic, and when it passed by Xian Group''s Building, Jiang Ruolan subconsciously looked at the plaza once more. When she saw that woman again, she couldn''t help but be stunned. "That person stood here last night, could she be standing here the whole night? Is there something wrong?" Xian Zihao shifted his gaze to the window on Jiang Ruolan''s side and looked at the figure under the flagpole. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan felt his hand slightly stiffen as he held her hand. Chapter 148 - Lunch With Hubby I Jiang Ruolan immediately sensed something was wrong. She turned and looked at Xian Zihao. If her memory was correct, Xian Zihao had always been calm and collected. Although his expression hadn''t changed, with her sixth sense, she knew that he knew the woman at the door. The car didn''t stop, passing by the plaza like an arrow detached from a bowstring. Jiang Ruolan no longer turned to look. She only looked at the blurry figure of the woman through the side mirror. A strange feeling of confusion arose in her heart. Although she did not know who the woman was, from Xian Zihao''s behavior, he had answered her question. He knew who that woman was, but he was pretending he didn''t know her. It was as if she was a stranger that he had never seen before. As if she was a stranger waiting to ask for help. As if this was a common occurrence. Jiang Ruolan did not plan to say anything about it. However, for some reason, when Xian Zihao''s hand tightened slightly, she felt that a ripple had stirred up his calm heart. This was something that Xian Zihao had never shown to her no matter how well he treated her. The only thing Jiang Ruolan could understand was that he was rational. Xian Zihao had always been reasonable towards her, and apart from the most primitive urges between men and women, he had never given her any other urges. "Zihao, are your morning meetings very important?" Jiang Ruolan suppressed the indescribable uneasiness in her heart and asked softly as she looked at the side of his face that was still calm and serene. "Why?" His right hand was still holding her hand. He looked back at her and gently smiled. "It''s nothing. I just want to know how long your morning meeting will be. Can you come out for lunch? There''s a newly opened donkey meat restaurant next to my company. I don''t know if you like it, but I heard from my colleagues that it was very delicious, and I want you to accompany me to have a taste." "It shouldn''t be over by noon." There was an apologetic look in his eyes as he gently shook her hand. "Maybe another day, or night?" "Alright, we''ll go when you have time. If I''m really greedy, then I''ll let Xiong Ruogang accompany me first." Jiang Ruolan replied smilingly. She lifted her other hand and gently placed it on their intertwined hands. "Zihao, are we going to be happy?" "Are you not happy now?" Xian Zihao took advantage of the moment to glance at her. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what had happened to her. Was it because of that woman? Or was it because of that little girl she saw yesterday? That little girl''s face, Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered who she looked like, but she couldn''t be sure. There were too many uncertainties, and the unease in her heart grew even stronger. "That''s not what I meant. What I mean is " Jiang Ruolan embarrassedly lifted a strand of hair from her cheek and pushed it behind her ear. She felt that she had made a big fuss, so she said, "Just pretend that I didn''t say anything." Xian Zihao''s soft laugh entered her ear. Jiang Ruolan looked at him with shock. "What are you laughing at?" He didn''t say anything, just smiled at her and parked in the makeshift parking space across from the food bureau. Jiang Ruolan looked at the time and saw that it was already 8: 10. She was just about to open the car door and get off when she heard Xian Zihao''s voice. "Wife, I have to drive for five to six hours today. What should you do if I''m hungry at noon?" Jiang Ruolan staggered and she almost head-butted the ground. Suddenly, she looked at the elegant and gentle man. Although she was somewhat surprised, her heart felt as if it was filled with honey. The first time she heard Xian Zihao call her ''wife'' was during Han Xuegang''s engagement party. He hugged her as he walked through the crowd and said, "My wife drank a lot, so I''ll send her back home first." But this was the first time he called her that. "You can bring me food." Xian Zihao chuckled. Her eyelids twitched. "Are the family members allowed to send food during the meeting?" "You can." Jiang Ruolan glanced at him doubtfully. "The CEO''s privilege?" "What do you think?" Jiang Ruolan: "..." While watching Xian Zihao drove away, Jiang Ruolan thought about the serious scene at the board meeting and couldn''t help but shiver. Did Xian Zihao think she was so easy to coax as a three-year-old? Even if quite a few people in Xian Group knew her, the security guards definitely wouldn''t allow her to be near the meeting room even a little. As it was such an important place in the company, it would be weird if she could enter. But Xian Zihao didn''t seem to be joking. Thinking back to the last time she had a meeting with him in G City, he might have had a break, but it was very short. Only from ten minutes to twenty minutes. So she had to come quickly. Jiang Ruolan exhaled, straightened her face, and quickly walked into the Food Bureau. Xiong Ruogang was already waiting for her in the hall in front of the food bureau. When she saw her enter, she hurriedly came over. "Sis Jiang, why are you late?!" "There''s a traffic jam." Jiang Ruolan cleared her throat. She couldn''t possibly say that she woke up late. **** "Hey, Sis Jiang, our company has always had two hours of lunch break. Why are you eating so fast?" In the newly opened donkey meat restaurant beside the company, Xiong Ruogang speechlessly gnawed on the donkey-meat stew in her hands while looking at Jiang Ruolan, who was eating fast. "I need to make a trip to the Xian Group in a while." Jiang Ruolan smiled and wiped her mouth with a clean napkin as she turned around to call the waiter to ask if there was any vegetarian food on their menu. She remembered that Xian Zihao ate very little meat and preferred vegetarian food. "Tsk tsk, you''ve already been married for several months, why do you suddenly look like a woman in love?" Xiong Ruogang enviously chewed the donkey meat in her hands and sighed, "If only President Xian had a little brother. I can still have some dreams, what a pity." Jiang Ruolan reprimanded her with a smile, "You little idiot." "Eh? Sis Jiang, you just stand there talking regardless of my feelings! You are lucky enough to marry President Xian. He is the dream man of all the girls in H City, including me. Now, President Xian already has a wife, so I don''t dare to go crazy over him again. To satisfy my aching heart, that''s why I''ll daydream of him having a little brother." Xiong Ruogang pouted and took a bite of the donkey meat in her hand. Jiang Ruolan sighed and smiled. She remembered that when she first came to H City and entered the company, she had never come into contact with Xian Zihao. Those rare impressions of him were basically rumors told to her by Xiong Ruogang. But who would guess, in the blink of an eye, she suddenly became President Xian''s fiance? Thinking back to Xiong Ruogang''s astonished expression, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but laugh. The world was unpredictable. The stranger from a few months ago, the haughty man who was not even on the same level as her, had now become her most intimate partner. Xiong Ruogang said she now looked like a woman in love. Love? Could it be Had she lost control of her heart? Was her behavior that obvious? When Jiang Ruola walked into the Xian Building with lunch, all eyes were on her. Many people recognized her and called her Miss Jiang, and there was even a young man who admired her as he followed her from behind and said, "Greetings, Madam Xian." However, when they arrived at the meeting room''s floor, a few very serious security guards stood outside the door. They looked at her in suspicion as she walked out of the elevator, then looked at the disposable lunch box in her hand. There was wariness in their eyes as if the lunch box in her hands might contain combustible and explosive dangerous goods. A security guard with a cold expression walked over and extended his hand to block her way, "Miss, I''m sorry, but this floor is temporarily off limits. Please leave." Chapter 149 - Lunch With Hubby II When Jiang Ruolan saw the security guards walking towards her, his attitude towards her was apparent, but she did not make it difficult for him. For a company like Xian Group, it was not surprising that the security was very tight. Jiang Ruolan nodded her head, "Alright, I will go to another floor, but can you please tell me when the meeting will stop? I actually came to deliver lunch for President Xian." Judging from the security guard''s clothes, he should be from the Criminal Police. He looked at her coldly, as if she were the caretaker of the president''s house, and said in an indifferent voice. "I don''t know, the timing is up to the president. Not everyone can come here." Jiang Ruolan cursed inwardly at this brat''s cold attitude. She glanced at the security guard in a perverted manner, then turned around and pressed the elevator button. Just as she was waiting for the elevator to come up, the sound of a conference room door opening came from behind her. The elevator door opened, and those people walked in. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment but saw that the security guard was still looking at her with a serious expression as if he would shoot her in the head if she did anything improper. The heck, did she really look like a terrorist? ''Young man, do you have to be so serious and professional? Didn''t you see that everyone in the meeting was resting temporarily?'' ''Don''t you have your eyes open so wide?'' Under the cold and solemn gaze of the security guard, Jiang Ruolan quietly stood on her tiptoes and looked over his shoulder at Xian Zihao, who had come out last. She hurriedly raised her hand to greet her. "Zi--" "Miss! Please leave!" The security guard stared at her hand. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She raised her finger and pointed in the direction of the figure. "That''s my husband. Do you mind if I send him a meal?" That security guard frowned. He had an expression of hard, soft, and yet respectful. He retorted. "Miss, lying is useless. Please leave, otherwise, I will use a serious method to ''ask'' you to leave!" "Little Tian," Xian Zihao''s gentle voice sounded from behind him. The security guard, who was called Tian Fen, suddenly turned around. Seeing that it was Xian Zihao, he respectfully nodded. "President Xian." "There''s nothing for you to do here. Go and rest. Return in twenty minutes." Xian Zihao said. "Alright." Tian Fen suddenly turned around and glanced at Jiang Ruolan before he left. He looked as if he was worried that such an obscure woman would come in contact with the CEO. Jiang Ruolan was immediately angered by this kid. She abruptly grabbed onto Xian Zihao''s arm and intimately said, "Hubby ~" Xian Zihao''s indifferent and genial eyebrows slightly raised at how she addressed him, and he lowered his gaze to look at her. The security guard known as Little Tian''s mouth twitched with a strange force. Finally, he believed it. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows complacently. As she watched the security guard walk away with his face covered in dirt, she couldn''t help but burst out laughing. Who knew that suddenly there would be warmth next to her ears? Xian Zihao lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Bullying a security guard? Very interesting." "Who bullied him? He was the one who bullied me first!" Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes at him. In the end, she bumped into his face when she turned around, and just like that, she was kissed by Xian Zihao in the middle of the spacious and bright corridor. In an instant, Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and pushed him away, "Don''t We are in the middle of the hallway." Xian Zihao chuckled. "Everyone has already left. It''s not illegal to kiss my wife." Then he suddenly grabbed her waist and kissed her deeply and gently on the lips. It was only when Jiang Ruolan heard the sound of an elevator stopping on this level, she struggled to push him away. Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao chuckling at her. "I brought you lunch." She held up the plastic bag and handed it to him. "What is it?" Xian Zihao glanced at the lunch box in the plastic bag and led her into the elevator. "Steamed bun with vegetable stuffing, I know you like eating vegetarian food." After entering the CEO''s office, Jiang Ruolan placed the plastic bag on his desk. Xian Zihao wasn''t in a rush to eat. He poured some water for her and went over to his desk to look at some documents. Jiang Ruolan had been in a hurry to come here during the lunch break. If she had known before that Xian Zihao wouldn''t eat, she definitely wouldn''t have done such a thing. Delivering food to a man at noon was not something she could imagine to do. In her heart, Jiang Ruolan felt there was happiness. At least, in her world, this lonely and nobleman has drawn her to the same level, so she didn''t have to care about the dubious views of others in Xian''s. This was the normal activity of a wife bringing food to her husband. While drinking the pure water from the disposable cup, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but sigh as she looked at how Xian Zihao worked. When she arrived, she saw that the woman at the flagpole in the plaza had already disappeared. Jiang Ruolan wondered if Xian Zihao had specifically gone to Xian Group in the morning to meet the woman before, or had he still never met her? Jiang Ruolan was curious, suspicious, but she couldn''t ask. Thus, while drinking the water, she would occasionally sneak a glance at him. Her heart seemed to be filled with something she could not describe, but it was also full of happiness. When God closes a door for you, he will open another window for you. Was Xian Zihao the window of her life? The sudden intrusion into her life when she was in the most agony gave her the warmest form of salvation. After a while, Secretary Du came in. He wasn''t surprised to see her in the office. Du Yating pushed the silver-rimmed glasses on his nose and smiled kindly at her. He walked over to Xian Zihao and said, "President Xian, about the South Village plan, the Bureau of Lands has already " Seeing that they had something to say, even if they didn''t want to hide it from her, Jiang Ruolan still stood up very sensibly. She pointed towards the lunchbox on Xian Zihao''s desk, indicating Xian Zihao, who was looking at her, not to forget to eat. When she saw him nod, she pointed outside again and mouthed, "I''m going back to the company." Then she turned around and walked out of the office. Jiang Ruolan took the elevator to the first floor and greeted a few familiar people who nodded their heads. Just as she was about to walk out of the elevator, the security guard called Little Tian walked in with a half-empty bottle of mineral water. When he saw her, his face turned ashen. He pretended that he didn''t see her and walked into the elevator. Jiang Ruolan cast him a sidelong glance and thought that this kid was quite interesting. "Hey, stop right there." Little Tian''s feet went stiff. He stopped walking and turned around to look at her. "What''s your name?" Jiang Ruolan put her hands on her hips and glared at him. Little Tian pursed his lips as if he felt wronged. He had long since lost his previous dignified attitude. "Tian Fen." "Are you still planning on using a serious method to get me to leave?" Jiang Ruolan raised her chin and stared straight at his eyes. Tian Fen was speechless. He stood there for a long time before saying, "l have eyes and not a dumb person. I can still recognize Mt. Tai." Seeing his earnest attitude, Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows and tilted her head. "What should you do when you see me in the future?" Actually, her original intention was for this brat to stop being so solemn and unyielding when he saw her. Even if he had to be serious when doing things, he still needed to be flexible so that he wouldn''t suffer a loss in society. In the end, Tian Fen reluctantly shouted, "I''ll take a detour!" Jiang Ruolan nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. She took a deep breath and felt that she had really frightened this kid. In an instant, she smiled. "That won''t be necessary." Seeing her smile, Tian Fen''s shoulders trembled. He immediately turned around and walked away with quick steps. Did she scare him again? Chapter 150 - A Despicable Woman Walking out of the Xian''s Building, Jiang Ruolan looked at the plaza in front of her, thought for a bit, then slowly walked towards that direction. She stopped beside the flower bed around the flagpole and looked at where the woman had previously stood. Jiang Ruolan stood there, turned around, and looked at the Xian''s building. From her point of view, the woman must have been watching the 18th floor. What was she looking at? What the hell had she been standing here all night? Or did she come back in the morning after she left at night? Had Xian Zihao come to see her? If yes, why was his face so calm, as if nothing had happened? If Jiang Ruolan remembered correctly, Xian Guiying had shown her a photo of Zhou Shufen. That day, the little girl''s face looked too similar to Zhou Shufen''s. Could that woman be Zhou Shufen? The story that Xian Guiying had told her about Xian Zihao, the woman that Qin Gengxin had never mentioned, a woman A woman who killed Xian Zihao''s heart. Could it be her? **** G City, Jiang Family Residence "Mom, dad seems to be worried about something recently?" Jiang Bingqing, who was peeling the sweet and sour orange skin, looked at Jiang Guanyu, who walked into his office without expression. Zhan Lian was also looking at the closed door, deep in thought. "Mom? Why aren''t you saying anything? Did you and dad fight?" Jiang Bingqing ate an orange, stood up, and sat beside Zhan Lian. Jiang Bingqing was giggling as she wrapped her arms around Zhan Lian. "I haven''t heard the two of you quarrel these past two days, what''s going on?" "Is there any news about the crystal necklace that I told you to look at a while ago?" Zhan Lian patted Jiang Bingqing''s hands as she looked at her daughter, who loved to act like a spoiled child ever since she was young. Jiang Bingqing paused, "Not yet. What happened to the necklace? I remember when Jiang Ruolan''s mother committed suicide, wasn''t that necklace already broken? All these years, whenever I went out for a stroll, you always asked me to find it. I had gone to Jiang Ruolan''s residence, but I still couldn''t find it!" Zhan Lian did not say a word and sighed. "Is the necklace really that important? What exactly is going on?" "Blame it on your father''s stupidity! If he hadn''t handed over such an important thing to that damned woman as an engagement token, the whole family wouldn''t be in a state of panic for more than twenty years." Zhan Lian frowned. She cast a displeased glance at Aunt Wang, who was standing at the side. "Miss always likes to eat oranges these few days. I''m afraid she might get a stomach ache. Go cook some soup for her." Aunt Wang nodded and turned to leave. When Jiang Bingqing saw that Aunt Wang was deliberately shunned, she could not help but become curious. "That necklace...Could it be that there''s some sort of secret behind it?" "It''s all from 20 years ago. Originally, everything was dealt with cleanly, and only that necklace was given to that dead woman by your father. If someone found that necklace, our entire family would be in trouble." Zhan Lian sighed and then rubbed her aching forehead, "I don''t know if Jiang Ruolan has that necklace or not. I asked someone to check and found out that the necklace was not with that woman when she committed suicide. Looks like that woman will not stop giving me problems even when she''s dead! She really can''t bear to see our whole family to live in peace!" Jiang Bingqing frowned, "It''s that serious? In the past, when Jiang Ruolan lived in our house, did you search through her things? Did you really find nothing?" Zhan Lian shook her head, her eyes filled with suspicion. "That little girl, although she seemed so honest when she was young, she was actually so meticulous with her belongings." "What about Jiang Yijun? Is it possible that he has it?" Zhan Lian slowly shook her head. "I have personally seen all their things, and none of them have it. I suspect the necklace is not in their hands at all." "Wouldn''t it be better if they didn''t have it?" "I''m worried the necklace is in the hands of someone who has a hidden motive. Twenty years ago, people who knew about it ..." Zhan Lian narrowed her eyes, looking increasingly uneasy. It seems she needed to use extraordinary means to make those who know about it disappear. **** After her working hours ended, Jiang Ruolan left the company with Xiong Ruogang while chatting and laughing. Suddenly, Xiong Ruogang stopped and pulled on the sleeve of her shirt. "Sis Jiang! Look!"Looking in the direction she pointed, Jiang Ruolan saw Ling Fei''er standing on the side of the road. She was pacing back and forth. "Jiang Ruolan, do you even have any shame!" Ling Fei''er rushed forward to slap her as soon as she saw her. Seeing this, Xiong Ruogang hurriedly tried to pull Jiang Ruolan away. Jiang Ruolan frowned as she looked at the furious Ling Fei''er. She immediately Lifted her hand to block her attack. "Miss Ling, please be more respectful when you speak. I have tolerated you long enough! How have I offended you?" Why did this Ling Fei''er always appear so suddenly? Did Jiang Ruolan owe her a debt in her past life? That''s why she (Ling Fei''er) kept bothering her. "You''re still pretending to be innocent!" Ling Fei''er flung her arms forcefully and pointed at her face with gritted teeth. "Will you die when you see other people''s happiness? Han Xuegang doesn''t want you anymore, why are you still bothering him! A woman like you is truly despicable!" "Ling Fei''er! Even if you''re framing someone, you still have to give evidence!" The more Jiang Ruolan heard, the more she felt it was ear-piercing. Suddenly, she sternly interrupted her words. "You still want to argue? You still have the face to quibble?" Ling Fei''er didn''t pretend to be innocent, but her eyes were full of anger. She suddenly took out an album from her bag and slammed it on the ground. A gust of wind blew over, showing the album content. Jiang Ruolan''s face froze as she stared at the photos on the floor. She looked at the woman who had gone crazy and asked, "This is your evidence?" "He hasn''t wanted you in a long time, why are you still bothering him?! Why did he have your picture in his suitcase after he came back from a two-day trip? Are you having an affair behind my back? Are you planning to take Han Xuegang away from me? You shameless slut, you''re already married, how can you still seduce men outside! I''ll tell you, Jiang Ruolan, you " "Fei''er!" Suddenly, a black Mercedes-Benz stopped on the side of the road. Han Xuegang got out of the car, and when he saw the situation, he quickly ran over and grabbed Ling Fei''er''s arm. "What are you doing? Stop making a scene. Come back with me!" "Scram!" Ling Fei''er shook his hand forcefully, "Get lost! Don''t think that I didn''t know that you were actually going on a business trip with your old lover! Did she give you this picture? This bitch wants to reminisce about your past in this way, doesn''t she?" "I told you earlier, it had nothing to do with her! Let''s go back and talk!" Han Xuegang frowned and put his arm around her shoulders, but he didn''t dare to look at the suspicious Jiang Ruolan. "Be good and listen to me. Come back with me." Ling Fei''er pushed him away with all her might as if she was determined not to let this matter go. She turned around and was about to grab Jiang Ruolan''s hair. "You despicable woman! How dare you seduce my man!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t quite understand the situation, but when she heard Ling Fei''er''s words, she immediately wanted to laugh. Seducing her man? What the hell! What kind of joke was this! Ling Fei''er was screaming like Jiang Ruolan had wronged her. Chapter 151 - This Girl Must Have A Screw Loose It was unknown if Jiang Ruolan was angry or really amused, but her smile made Ling Fei''er even more agitated. When Han Xuegang hugged her, she suddenly reached out her hand to scratch Jiang Ruolan''s face. Ling Fei''er''s long nails scratched two red lines on Jiang Ruolan''s face. "Sis Jiang!" Xiong Ruogang screamed and carefully touched Jiang Ruolan''s wounded face. During the altercation, no one in the audience noticed a car parked on the side of the road. "Ling Fei''er, enough!" Han Xuegang suddenly shouted in a low voice and firmly held her down. "It has nothing to do with Jiang Ruolan!" "You still dare to say it has nothing to do with her! You came home from work two days ago with a lousy photo album. You even placed it carefully in the bookcase in the study. You thought I wouldn''t be able to see it? Huh, and now you''re actually speaking up for her!" Ling Fei''er''s eyes reddened. She pointed at Jiang Ruolan and said, "Explain to me clearly, how did you two plot to go out on a business trip and have an affair? Tell me clearly!" "Fei''er, you " Han Xuegang hugged her tightly to prevent her from being impulsive. Just as he was about to say something, a black figure suddenly appeared in his line of sight. Han Xuegang''s expression changed, and he held Ling Fei''er tightly. At the same time, Jiang Ruolan noticed Xian Zihao slowly walking through the crowd, and her expression slightly changed. Did he hear what Ling Fei''er had just said? "President Xian." Xiong Ruogang called out to him carefully. Xian Zihao looked at the photo albums under their feet that had been blown open by the wind. Jiang Ruolan looked down and saw the photo album. It was a picture of her and Han Xuegang during her birthday. Her face had a cake''s cream on it. Han Xuegang, who was also covered in cream, was holding her tightly in his arms. The two of them laughed happily with their heads raised. Han Xuegang paused for a moment. He held down Ling Fei''er, who was still struggling unwillingly in his arms. Ling Fei''er had to suppress her anger when she saw Xian Zihao. Han Xuegang''s eyes were on Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, looked straight at Xian Zihao, who walked over step by step. She wanted to open her mouth to explain something, but she realized that there were already too many people standing around and didn''t know what to say. Ling Fei''er didn''t expect Xian Zihao to appear here suddenly. She had always thought that it was just a coincidence that he helped Jiang Ruolan during the engagement banquet. She thought Jiang Ruolan had begged him to help her get back some face. That''s why she didn''t expect to see him here. The Ling family was not peaceful these days. No matter what, Ling Fei''er did not dare to say anything to anger Xian Zihao, who was in charge of most of H City''s financial industry. She could only bite her lip and glared at Jiang Ruolan resentfully. Seeing Xian Zihao walking towards her, Jiang Ruolan held her breath. She could have remained indifferent to all of this, but when Xian Zihao appeared, her heart was thrown into chaos. Will he really think that she had an affair with Han Xuegang? Would it be disgraceful for him to see these old photos? Would he find it annoying that she always brings trouble with her whenever she goes? When Xian Zihao stopped in front of her, Jiang Ruolan struggled to open her mouth. He stood close to her, so close that she could smell his familiar scent. This matter had nothing to do with her. However, she didn''t know how to explain. "Jiang Ruolan, where''s your thorns?" With his warm breath close to her ear, Xian Zihao lowered his head slightly and said in a gentle voice. "President Xian, Fei''er and I had a little quarrel at home. She was so angry that she pulled out these old photos and came out looking for trouble. This thing, Miss Jiang had nothing to do with it." Han Xuegang explained loudly. "I know!" Xian Zihao didn''t even look at him. He knew? Jiang Ruolan was stunned, but she suddenly felt a warm feeling in her hand. Xian Zihao held her hand and cast a sidelong glance at the astonished Ling Fei''er. "Miss Ling, it''s fine to have an argument with your fiance, but it''s a taboo to involve others. Today''s incident is enough to incriminate you." Ling Fei''er bit her lips and suddenly said, "President Xian, what right do you have to say that I framed her? The day after I got engaged, Han Xuegang left for a business trip. He just came back yesterday. Who knows, maybe he and Jiang Ruolan went out to do some shameful things!" Han Xuegang gripped Ling Fei''er''s shoulder tightly. "Fei''er! What nonsense are you spouting!" "When did I start talking nonsense? Otherwise, why would you have such a lousy photo album in your luggage when you came back from two days'' travel!" Ling Fei''er did not dare to speak too loudly to Xian Zihao. She turned around and shouted at Han Xuegang. When Xian Zihao heard this, he smiled coldly. "Ruolan has been with me for the past two days. I should be more clear about her movements than you guys." Ling Fei''er was stunned. "What? You... You... really live together?" Xian Zihao immediately laughed softly. Ling Fei''er was asking a question that was too retarded. The surrounding people started whispering, "Is this woman crazy? She said that President Xian''s wife cheated, and in the end, she even asked if the married couple lived together?" "I think this girl must have a screw loose. After all, she''s here to create trouble." "I''m her husband, of course, I live together with her. I say, little girl, could there be something wrong with your head?" Ling Fei''er had been pampered since she was young, so how could she be treated like this? She was angered and was about to curse, but when her eyes met Xian Zihao''s frosted gaze, she immediately became frightened and bit her lips again. Ling Fei''er buried her face in Han Xuegang''s chest, then stomped her feet in anger. Han Xuegang helplessly hugged Ling Fei''er as he looked towards Jiang Ruolan, but she did not even look at them. Jiang Ruolan only stood quietly beside Xian Zihao and holding his hand. After a long while, Han Xuegang finally said, "I''m very sorry, but Fei''er is still young. She came out to cause trouble because of our quarrel. She didn''t mean anything bad, I hope President Xian won''t-" "Since you are Vice President Of Ling Company, I will let this matter go." Xian Zihao seemed to be smiling, but the smile did not reach his eyes. On the contrary, it contained a bone-piercing coldness. "You only have one chance. Your Ling Family must cherish it." There was a deep meaning in his light words. Only Jiang Ruolan and Han Xuegang could understand the meaning of those words, but it didn''t matter whether Ling Fei''er knew or not. Han Xuegang''s gaze darkened. He tightened his grip on Ling Fei''er''s shoulder. Jiang Ruolan hadn''t said a single word since Xian Zihao had arrived. She only listened to his voice, looked at the side of his face, and felt the warm and firm strength in her hand. It was as if in that split-second, Jiang Ruolan felt that no matter how much wind and rain there were in this world, this man would always calmly cover her. There was no doubt, not even wavering. He always believed in her, understood her, gives her courage, gives her strength, gives her peace and tranquility in this chaotic world, and gives her the most eternal warmth. Jiang Ruolan suddenly moved the small hand in Xian Zihao''s palm and subconsciously reached out a few fingers to grasp his hand back. Xian Zihao looked at her with a gentle warmth in his eyes. "The lunch that you sent me this noon is not bad. Was it from the new restaurant you mentioned?" She nodded. Xiong Ruogang suddenly stretched out her head and smiled, "It''s from the newly opened donkey meat stew restaurant. It''s super delicious. Sis Jiang ordered it special for you today because she''s afraid you are going to miss your lunch." Xian Zihao glanced at Xiong Ruogang with a smile, then said to Jiang Ruolan, "I promised you this morning that I would accompany you to have a taste when I have time. Let''s go." "Ugh " Xiong Ruogang looked at them with a face full of envy and swallowed her saliva. The donkey meat stew was truly delicious. Even after lunch, she still wanted to eat it. Xian Zihao suddenly stopped and turned around to look at Xiong Ruogang. "You too." "Huh?" Xiong Ruogang''s eyes widened as she pointed at her own face. "Me?" Chapter 152 - I Think I Cant Leave You Anymore Xiong Ruogang hurriedly walked over and glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was also smiling, then asked in disbelief, "President Xian, are you really going to treat me to dinner?" "Right, I will treat you to dinner." Xian Zihao smiled faintly. "Ah really! My appetite is so big, Sis Jiang knows about it. Do you really want to invite me? Ahhh, all right! Don''t go back on your words." Just as they were about to walk out of the crowd that was gradually dispersing, Jiang Ruolan suddenly stopped and turned to look at Ling Fei''er, who was walking two steps behind her. Ling Feier was startled, but since Xian Zihao was here, she didn''t dare to act too wildly. She raised her eyebrows and said reluctantly, "Jiang Ruolan, do not think I ..." "Miss Ling, please note your words in the future. Who is seducing other people''s men? I''m a slut? You need to have a little awareness of yourself and don''t just accused people without investigating. Do not deliberately condemn yourself as a kind person and curse yourself in as well!" Jiang Ruolan cut it rudely. "You " Ling Fei''er gritted her teeth, but Han Xuegang held her down. His gaze was fixed on Jiang Ruolan''s face. He raised his hand to touch the two faded red marks. "Are you all right?" Jiang Ruolan furrowed her brows and was about to retreat when Xian Zihao suddenly put his arm around her waist and pulled her close to his side. He said slowly in neither cold nor warm voice, "Vice President Han''s actions seem to be over the limit." Han Xuegang paused for a moment, but Ling Fei''er suddenly pushed him away with all her might. With bloodshot eyes, she dashed out of the crowd. He was startled and hurriedly ran out, "Fei''er!" "Tch A dog-couple!" Xiong Ruogang muttered happily on the side. Jiang Ruolan didn''t even look at them. In the blink of an eye, her eyes were filled with fog. Her hands were very warm, and she felt her whole world filled with happiness in an instant. She no longer cared about Xiong Ruogang by her side, and immediately leaned her head on Xian Zihao''s shoulder, smiling as she said, "Zihao, it''s so nice to have you with me." When his gentle eyes met her eyes that were filled with vibrant colors, he looked at her slightly flushed face in amusement. It was as if he would appear every time she was embarrassed as if he would always stand by her side every time she went alone to face what she should or should not accept. Even if no one believed her, even if the surrounding people were all pointing their fingers at her, he could still reverse the uncontrollable situation. His trust was enough to allow her to break through all the hardships of her past life. In the past 24 years of her life, although there had been hardships, but now with him by her side, there was only sweetness. ''Xian Zihao, I think I can''t leave you anymore. What should I do... '' "President Xian, didn''t you see when Ling Feier rushed towards us, she was so arrogant like a crazy tiger? But when she saw you, she immediately backed Vice President Han''s embrace, not daring to cry anymore." In the crowded donkey-meat restaurant, Xiong Ruogang''s face was filled with excitement as she kept talking about what had just happened, "That woman is really too outrageous. Every time I met her, she always looked horrible and always came looking for trouble. During the engagement party, I really wanted to tear her mouth and face to pieces. How disgusting!" "That''s right. Our Ruogang is the messenger of justice. Every time she meets Ling Feier, she wants to rush to the front line and beat her up." Jiang Ruolan smiled and glanced at Xiong Ruogang''s eyes, which were filled with joy. She then pushed the fruit dessert from the waiter to her, then turned to Xian Zihao and said, "She told me you were her idol." Xian Zihao smiled lightly and didn''t eat much. He only occasionally took something for Jiang Ruolan or used his clean chopsticks to pick up dishes for her and Xiong Ruogang. Hearing her say this, he then looked at Xiong Ruogang, whose face was completely red, "It''s a pity that I only have one sister." Xiong Ruogang exclaimed, "Wow, President Xian, you still remember what I said last time?" "What sister? What are you guys talking about?" Jiang Ruolan looked at both of them in confusion. Xian Zihao didn''t explain anything. Xiong Ruogang also saw the doubt on Jiang Ruolan''s face and was about to say what she had said to President Xian after the engagement banquet, but she suddenly stopped and pretended like she was hiding a big secret. She lowered her head and started to nibble on the donkey meat in her hands. "Alright, are you two hiding something from me?" Jiang Ruolan instantly reached across the table and squeezed Xiong Ruogang''s hand. "Speak!" "President Xian, your wife bullies me. She bullied me while in the company. She even bullied me when I was enjoying delicious food. You have to be responsible for me!" "Stupid girl! From tomorrow onwards, I will bully you!" "Aiya, how preposterous. Sis Jiang, you look even more like a tigress than that Ling Fei''er." Jiang Ruolan got up and sat at Xiong Ruogang''s side. The two of them were laughing and making a ruckus as they pinched each other. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, didn''t seem to be frightened by the craziness of the two girls. He smiled faintly and looked at them without a shred of impatience. After they finished dinner, it was late at night. Xiong Ruogang said that a classmate had called her to join them at the karaoke center. It was the end of autumn at H City and the night was as cold as ice. Although the weather was not as cold as in F City, the wind was still cold. Jiang Ruolan''s teeth chattered as she walked towards the parking spot. When they walked to the car, Xian Zihao let go of her and gestured for her to go to the front passenger seat. However, Jiang Ruolan suddenly hugged him and tightly wrapped her arms around his neck. Only by standing on tiptoe could she place her chin on his shoulder. Xian Zihao was slightly taken aback by her sudden action. After a moment, he lightly patted her shoulder and asked, "What''s wrong?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head and didn''t say anything. She just tightly wrapped her arms around his neck. Xian Zihao lowered his head and looked at the woman who had taken the initiative to hug him for the first time with a hint of amusement in his eyes. Xian Zihao put his hand on the faded blush on the side of her face. He didn''t ask if it hurt, but there was still a concern in his eyes. "Xian Zihao, you''re so good. What should I do?" Jiang Ruolan buried her face in the collar of his shirt, greedily sucking on his warmth as she spoke incoherently. Xian Zihao''s eyebrows furrowed. He lowered his head and looked at Jiang Ruolan''s slightly red ears. Suddenly, he started chuckling. A warm breath hit her ear. "Are you acting coquettishly?" Jiang Ruolan tightened her hand around his neck embarrassedly. "Alright, the wind is very strong outside here. Let''s get in the car first." He coaxed. "Let me hold you a little longer." Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes and did not move. Xian Zihao smiled helplessly. Suddenly, he whispered in her ear in an ambiguous tone, "Once we get home, you can take me as you please. You''ll be better off without a cold. Don''t stand outside for so long." Jiang Ruolan smiled at him and kissed his lips. Xian Zihao''s gaze dimmed slightly as he watched her walked to the passenger side of the car. Jiang Ruolan opened the door and entered. Once they arrived home, under Xian Zihao''s coquettish kiss, Jiang Ruolan forcefully resisted the temptation and escaped, "I have a report to complete. Give me your study room today!" "What report do you need to prepare so quickly?" "It''s a temporary assignment from the chief editor. He asked me to prepare materials for Senior Zhou as soon as he arrived at H City, but I need to check on Solo''s information first. I don''t know much about this veteran of the financial industry from the upper class." "It seems like it''s been more than 20 years since he was in the country." Jiang Ruolan walked to the second floor. While she was talking, she didn''t notice Xian Zihao, who suddenly became silent. She just looked at the USB that was just taken out from her bag, where the editor prepared the data for her, and mumbled, "It''s so strange, I heard that Senior Zhou already moved to the United States 20 years ago, why would he suddenly return home?" Before Jiang Ruolan could finish her sentence, she had already walked up the stairs and entered the study with a USB in her hand. Even after leaving the country for twenty years, Senior Zhou was the most prestigious person in this country and could not be easily offended. **** The next afternoon. "Hello? Assistant Bai?" Jiang Ruolan was busy at the company when her phone rang. It was a call from Assistant Bai. "Miss Jiang, are you busy right now? If you''re not busy, can you please pass me a copy of the information from the meeting in G City? My computer is infected with a virus and I can not open it now. All the data you provided earlier is on the computer and the CEO needs that information to attend the meeting in half an hour." Assistant Bai''s voice sounded a little urgent, but it also sounded a little embarrassing and awkward. "I''m not very busy, but before I left, I handed over all the data to the assistant at G City. I did not have any electronic data with me. Would you like to contact the assistant and ask him to pass it on to you?" Assistant Bai''s voice paused for a moment and she said helplessly, "I contacted the assistant first. He was on a business trip and had no electronic data. He could not pass it on to me, so I came to look for you." "So it''s like that " Jiang Ruolan stood up and rummaged through her desk. She took out a light green folder from a stack of folders, opened it and glanced at it, then said into the phone, "I don''t have any electronic data here, but I have two samples of the typeset that I typed earlier. They''re not much different from electronic data, but it can still help you. If it''s okay, I''ll send it over to you right now." "Alright, then I''ll be troubling Miss Jiang." "It''s fine, it''s not troublesome." Jiang Ruolan smiled and hung up the phone. She looked through the folder in her hands a few times. Seeing that there was nothing wrong with it, she took her bag and quickly left the company. Chapter 153 - Zihao, Long Time No See When she arrived at Xian Group, Jiang Ruolan quickly went through the plaza while holding the folder. Suddenly, a woman''s voice came from behind as if she were calling to her."Excuse me, are you a reporter?" Jiang Ruolan stopped and turned her head to look at the woman not far behind her. When she saw the woman''s face, a moment of wonder passed in her eyes. At that moment, her memory of what Xian Guiying had said exploded in her ears. ''Her name is Zhou Shufen, a woman who killed my brother''s heart.'' The woman in the picture had a round face and round eyes. She was beautiful, not the type that was beautiful to the point where one cannot draw their gaze away from her, but she was the kind of girl who made people feel very close. The woman in front of her had faded away in the baptism of time. She was dressed in a simple and generous manner, her entire body exuding spirit energy. Her eyes were black, and she was smiling as she looked at her. From the look in her eyes, she probably didn''t recognize her. The moment Jiang Ruolan saw her, she felt a hundred twists and turns in her heart. She had no idea how many emotions were instantly mixed in her heart and felt even more incredulous. She already had some guesses two days ago because of the little girl, but she did not think that the woman was really the Zhou Shufen that Xian Guiying was talking about. "Are you a reporter?" Zhou Shufen smiled at her and pointed to the work card hanging in front of her. "Are you a reporter from the business reporting department? If so, then can you take me to Xian Group to find someone?" Zhou Shufen''s eyes were brimming with confidence. She seemed to be begging for her help, but there was a look of certainty on her face as if she would definitely not be rejected. **** Xian Group, 18th floor. "President Xian, my laptop has been attacked by a virus and in the meantime, I can''t open or extract electronic data. I just called Miss Jiang and she has a folder regarding this matter in her hand. She will send it immediately." Xian Zihao''s gaze did not shift from the file in his hands, but when he heard Jiang Ruolan''s name, he immediately closed the file before glancing at Assistant Bai. "She will come here?" "Yes, Miss Jiang originally left this matter to the assistant at G City, but the assistant could not send the data now. Fortunately, Miss Jiang still has a copy, otherwise, my mistake will definitely be recorded. The computer has long needed to be fixed, but before I could send the data, the computer was attacked." Assistant Bai smiled awkwardly. Xian Zihao nodded indifferently. He stood up and walked to the French window overlooking Xian''s Plaza and looked outside. Assistant Bai was about to leave quietly, but at the same time, she was surprised to see President Xian suddenly turn around and walk out of the office. She didn''t notice his expression the moment he walked past her. She only felt a gust of wind passed before her. Jiang Ruolan, who was still standing in front of the Xian Group, observed Zhou Shufen''s expression without batting an eyelid. She was calm because she didn''t know what position she should place Zhou Shufen. Who is Zhou Shufen in Xian Zihao''s heart? Does he still love her? "That''s right, I''m a reporter from the Business Department, but Miss, I''m sorry, but I don''t have the authority to bring strangers into Xian Group. If you want to find someone, you can find them through other means." Jiang Ruolan was unable to see through this woman''s thought. Zhou Shufen had a very generous and proper smile on her face. Jiang Ruolan did not know what the past between Xian Zihao and her was like, so she naturally would not act rashly. Zhou Shufen''s gaze slightly shifted to her body. Her gaze suddenly shifted to the wedding ring on Jiang Ruolan''s ring finger. However, her expression remained unchanged. She raised her head to look at the person behind Jiang Ruolan with a slightly curled on her lips. When she saw a tall and straight figure walking out of the Xian Group, she shifted her gaze back to Jiang Ruolan. There was a bit of a smile in her eyes, a bit of interest, and a bit of satisfaction. When Jiang Ruolan saw that Xian Zihao had actually come out, her heart violently shook. She watched as he walked down the stairs. Why did he suddenly come out? Did Xian Zihao see her? Or was it because he saw Zhou Shufen? It was as if she didn''t need to think about it and didn''t need to ask because at that moment, she already knew the answer. Xian Zihao walked towards her, but his gaze was not on herself. Instead, it was on the person behind her. His gaze was impartial, and he continued to stare in the direction behind her. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt as if her entire body was frozen. The chill spread from her heart to her limbs and bones in almost an instant. It was as if her feet were frozen, and she could not move at all. It was as if someone had restrained her breathing, and her heart felt as if a heavy blow had struck it. She abruptly tightened her grip on the folder. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan had seen Xian Zihao walk as fast as lightning. Although he was usually calm and gathered like the wind, his steps were so fast that it was as if he was afraid the person behind her would disappear in the blink of an eye. What should he be worried about? Jiang Ruolan felt as if her breath was stuck in her throat and she couldn''t spit it out. She stood on the spot tensely, as if she was waiting in court for the final death sentence. Her heart felt as if a knife had slashed it. Xian Zihao did not intend to walk past Jiang Ruolan, instead, he abruptly stopped by her side and grabbed her hand. With a strength that was more resolute than ever, he held her tightly and shifted his gaze onto her. When he saw her pale face, he immediately frowned and asked softly, "What''s wrong?" In just ten or so seconds, Jiang Ruolan''s heart dropped from a high place to an abyss and then jumped back to its original place. Sensing the concern in his eyes and feeling the warmth and strength on his hands, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t find the words to speak. "Zihao, long time no see!" Zhou Shufen''s soft, crisp voice suddenly rang out from behind them. Jiang Ruolan subconsciously looked first at Xian Zihao. He had already shifted his gaze to Zhou Shufen, his gaze was calm and indifferent, without a hint of peculiarity. "What are you doing here?" Only then did Jiang Ruolan turn around. The smile in Zhou Shufen''s eyes didn''t change. She sized up Jiang Ruolan, who was beside Xian Zihao, in an open manner. She wasn''t surprised by their intimacy. Instead, the smile in her eyes deepened as her spirited eyes sparkled. Jiang Ruolan immediately understood. Zhou Shufen knew about her relationship with Xian Zihao. Then, why did she ask her that question in front of the plaza just now? Was she trying to test her? Zhou Shufen seemed to have Xian Zihao''s shadow on her body. She was actually hiding her thoughts with a smile. In fact, there weren''t even any signs of emotion. "I''m working in Qin Group right now. I came to H City with President Qin to broaden my horizons." Zhou Shufen shifted her gaze to Jiang Ruolan. "So you know Zihao. I just wanted to go in there and look for him. Hello, my name is Zhou Shufen." Zhou Shufen extended her hand confidently. Jiang Ruolan was never a petty person. She returned the gesture with a smile and shook her hand. "Jiang Ruolan." Zhou Shufen nodded and looked at Xian Zihao in the blink of an eye. Her clear black and white eyes reflected his clear and handsome face. "I came suddenly and did not know how to entered Xian Group but I didn''t expect you would suddenly come out. You didn''t come here just to welcome me, did you?" Zhou Shufen smiled at him and said half-jokingly. Xian Zihao looked at her quietly for a while before a faint smile appeared on his lips. "I''m going out for a walk." "Going for a walk?" Zhou Shufen didn''t react to Xian Zihao''s polite words. She raised her elegant brow. "What a coincidence. I just don''t know if this Miss Jiang.." Her gaze turned to Jiang Ruolan, who had been quietly observing from the start. Xian Zihao tightened his grip on Jiang Ruolan''s hand and smiled. "Ruolan is my wife." Xian Zihao''s introduction made Jiang Ruolan feel even more relaxed. She calmly looked Zhou Shufen in the eye and smiled at her. "Miss Jiang was quite popular. I didn''t expect her to be Xian Group''s CEO wife. I''m so sorry if I being rude to you earlier." "It''s fine. Miss Zhou is too polite." Jiang Ruolan did her best to control her emotions as she said this with a chuckle. Zhou Shufen looked at Jiang Ruolan with a smile. In her eyes, there wasn''t even a trace of sharpness or the slightest hidden edge of a love rival. The feeling she gave others was that of a cute, straightforward, and completely unscheming little woman. This was what Jiang Ruolan was most confused about. If Zhou Shufen''s appearance was simple and purposeless, then why did she want to probe her just now? If she was here for Xian Zihao, why Jiang Ruolan couldn''t see any sadness in her eyes. There were only two possibilities. One was that Zhou Shufen was really that simple, and the other was that Zhou Shufen didn''t view her existence as a threat at all. When Jiang Ruolan met her gaze and saw the playfulness in it, her heart skipped a beat. Zhou Shufen''s smile was like a flower as she said softly, "Looking at Miss Jiang, you must be very happy. But let me tell you, Zihao is not romantic at all. He doesn''t understand women''s thoughts at all. The heart of a man like him must be firmly grasped. Otherwise, one day, he might suddenly disappear without a trace." Chapter 154 - Are You Crazy When she finally realized the hidden meaning of Zhou Shufen''s words, Jiang Ruolan looked at her calmly and said, "Being romantic is not a good thing. Being warm and peaceful is life. As for my husband''s heart " In the blink of an eye, she looked towards Xian Zihao, who had a leisurely smile on his face. "He has me in his heart. No matter where I fly, I will be able to find him!" Zhou Shufen smiled softly, seemingly not intending to talk to her any longer. She looked at Xian Zihao in the blink of an eye. "After so many years, how about we find time to go out and have a talk?" "Since you came to H City with Qin Gengxin, why didn''t I hear him talking about you?" "He''s my boss now, so why would he mention such an insignificant employee like me?" Zhou Shufen''s words were true. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know who Zhou Shufen was, but when she mentioned that Qin Gengxin was her superior, her tone was as though she talked about a friend and not a superior or subordinate. What kind of status did Qin Gengxin have? Qin Family was not a lowly family in H City. They had been famous in the business world for many years. Qin Group was a world-renowned Chinese company, but the esteemed CEO Qin was touted as an old friend in Zhou Shufen''s mouth. With Xian Zihao''s extraordinary bearing and charisma, he was often the focus of women''s attention. They could not refrain from looking at him several times or looking at him with admiration and caution. But in front of Xian Zihao, Zhou Shufen was like a proud and smiling little lioness, firmly staring at her prey. She stood in front of him confidently and looked at him with a little bit of luster and arrogance in her eyes. When Xian Zihao looked at her, he was just like Jiang Ruolan, undisturbed. Xian Zihao just smiled and continued to hold Jiang Ruolan''s hand. He didn''t seem to have any doubts or comments on Zhou Shufen''s action of going to work in Qin Group. Xian Zihao suddenly took the folder in Jiang Ruolan''s hands, looked through it, and whispered to her, "Assistant Bai asked you to send it?" "No, I was not too busy this afternoon. I heard from Assistant Bai that there was an urgent need for these meeting materials, and as I had nothing to do, I sent it myself. She did not tell me to send it over, so don''t blame her." Jiang Ruolan replied subconsciously. "Do I look like someone who would casually criticize his subordinates?" Xian Zihao laughed and sighed. "You have so many big and small meetings every day, so logically, these meetings should have been backed up long ago. Why haven''t Assistant Bai and Secretary Du made any backups yet?" "It was the negligence of the assistant that led to this oversight." Xian Zihao looked at the folder in his hands. When he saw that there were no problems with it, he closed it. "President Xian!" Suddenly, Assistant Bai came out of Xian Group''s building. "CEO Zhuan, Vice CEO Chen, and the others were already waiting in the conference room." Xian Zihao handed the folder to Assistant Bai and said, "Go and make a copy. After the meeting ends, send a new electronic version to my mailbox." Then he said softly to Jiang Ruolan, "I''ll go for a meeting first. Be careful on your way back to the company." Jiang Ruolan nodded. Knowing that the meeting couldn''t be delayed, she didn''t pester him but waved him away instead. Xian Zihao was just about to turn around when he suddenly stopped. He glanced at Zhou Shufen, his gaze on her was calm and collected as he nodded to her indifferently after a single glance. Then, he entered Xian Group''s building. The moment Xian Zihao''s figure left, Zhou Shufen''s intelligent eyes suddenly met Jiang Ruolan''s gaze. She smiled brilliantly, "Miss Jiang, how long have you and Zihao been married?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect Zhou Shufen to ask such a straightforward question. She calmly looked at the measuring look in her eyes and the smile in her eyes. This Zhou Shufen was not a simple person! Jiang Ruolan blinked her eyes and smiled as she looked at her. "Miss Zhou seems to be very concerned about this problem?" "Of course." Zhou proudly placed both of her hands behind her back. Her elegant, distant eyebrows slowly raised, and a trace of cold arrogance appeared in her smiling eyes. "If I''m not wrong, Miss Jiang, you should know me, right?" "I don''t know you." Jiang Ruolan''s reply was neither polite nor tactful. As if noticing the faint estrangement from Jiang Ruolan''s body, Zhou Shufen''s eyes sparkled. She was completely unaffected by her attitude. "But I know you. You are the chief editor in the Department of Business under the Qin Group." Zhou Shufen stared at Jiang Ruolan''s work ID and said word by word. "Coincidentally, I will be visiting companies investing under Qin Group for a few days. Before I return to headquarters, I need to write a summary. It seems we will interact again in the future." "There are many companies and branches with domestic investment under Qin Group. I''m afraid you and I will not have much time to interact with each other." Jiang Ruolan removed her working ID and put it in her pocket. "But I heard that our President Qin is very interested in the Fengyu Media Company." Zhou Shufen''s brilliant smile couldn''t hide her cold arrogance. She raised her hand and carelessly touched the pearl earring on her small ears. Her smiling eyes were like Xian Zihao''s, with penetrating power. That confident and calm smile, that uncontrollable cold arrogance and that faint assurance in her eyes. It was as if she and Xian Zihao had been in love with each other for years, and they had somewhat merged their characters over time. "I''m not sure about that. How can a small employee like me know what''s playing on President Qin''s mind?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and looked at the time on her wrist. "Miss Zhou, I''m sorry. I rushed out of the company on the spur of the moment. It''s still business hours. I have to go back now." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan left without looking back. That night, after Jiang Ruolan got off work, Xiong Ruogang invited her to KTV with her classmates. Jiang Ruolan thought about it and called Xian Zihao to tell him that she might be coming home late. However, after calling him twice, no one answered. Thinking that he might be busy, or his phone might not be by his side, she sent him a message. After they arrived at KTV, Xiong Ruogang began to show her childish attitude and pulled her two friends to sit down. She hugged the microphone and began to howl loudly. Xiong Ruogang had a good lung capacity, she even managed to sit on the marble coffee table with a deep expression while singing Chen Yi Xun''s "I Have Been Here" every time she finished "Save" and a "Love Is Dead". She sang and played very happily. Jiang Ruolan shook her head when she saw her antics. She sat on the sofa and ate the watermelon on the fruit platter while applauding. As they all sang their hearts out, Jiang Ruolan took her phone out of her bag and opened it to check, but there was no reply from Xian Zihao. It was already 7 PM. Was he still busy? She wasn''t the type of woman that was too attached to him. Even if she had too many questions, even if she hadn''t seen any missed calls or text messages from him, even if she had dialed his number countless times, she would still cancel it in the end. Jiang Ruolan wanted to know where Xian Zihao was and what he was doing, but she didn''t want to be too entangled. However, Zhou Shufen''s appearance in the afternoon still broke the calmness in her heart. She could show no signs of weakness, not being servile or overbearing, but it didn''t mean that she didn''t care. When a woman''s mind was so meticulous, she cannot sit still. "Sis Jiang, come here and sing with us!" Suddenly, Xiong Ruogang''s small claw grabbed and pulled her hand. Jiang Ruolan threw her phone back into the bag. "Aiya, when we''re at KTV, I hated people who always played with their phones! Hurry up and sing with me! I have ordered many songs, and I am so tired of singing on my own. My friends all chose not to sing with me. I want you to sing for me! Come on!" Jiang Ruolan couldn''t do anything about it. She was pulled in front of the TV by Xiong Ruogang. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to see the song she (Xiong Ruogang) had clicked on. She then turned her gaze to the rest of the audience. "I don''t know how to sing these songs." Her intention was not to sing; she was not in the mood. "Then what do you want to sing? Old song or new song? Who is your favorite singer? I''ll help you find it!" Xiong Ruogang sat down beside her and excitedly helped her choose a song. Jiang Ruolan''s gaze shifted to the song list. When she saw Pan Yuanyun''s ''Am I Your Most Beloved One'', her heart stirred slightly. "I want to sing this song." She held the microphone tightly and began to sing as soon as the music was played. ''It''s never been cold because you''re behind me You always whisper that I am in the dark You are always careful and gentle to protect me like this Now don''t look at me again for what I cry my eyes red I remember you said you wouldn''t let me cry Am I the person you love the most Why don''t you talk I''m sorry to hold your cold hand and not move it Am I the person you love the most Why don''t you talk When I need you, you are silent'' **** When Jiang Ruolan and the rest came out of the KTV, it was already past ten at night. Standing in the gorgeous night sky and looking at the city''s lights, Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and looked at her phone. Still no reply from Xian Zihao. She couldn''t get through him. Her heart tightened as her hand trembled. The way she raised her head to look at the passing cars seemed to have changed a little. Jiang Ruolan held her phone tightly and walked to the side of the road. She stretched out her hand to stop the taxi. Suddenly, she saw a little red in the corner of her eye. Jiang Ruolan turned her body slightly and saw a red Ferrari parked on the left side of the road. However, the place was not a parking lot. She paused, then slowly walked in that direction and knocked on the window. The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Qin Gengxin''s face. She immediately frowned, "Why did you park your car here? Aren''t you afraid the traffic police will come and drag your car away?" As soon as she bent down to speak to the person inside the car, she smelled a very strong smell of alcohol. Jiang Ruolan immediately covered her nose and looked speechlessly at Qin Gengxin. She patted his face. "Why are you drinking so much again?" Qin Gengxin''s gaze stopped on her body for a long time before he regained her focus. "It''s you?" Jiang Ruolan frowned, "Drinking so much and driving? And park here? Are you crazy?" Qin Gengxin rubbed his temples. His throat was a little hoarse from the alcohol, but he still gave her a vague smile and sighed, "What can I do? Do you really think I''m that free? I have to meet customers and partners in the country every day, and so many businesses need to be discussed at the table. Having a meal in the afternoon and dinner in the evening, already reached my limit but those old men are still excitedly going to the nightclub to continue drinking. I really can''t take it anymore, so I left my assistant there to accompany them." "Then why did you park here?" Chapter 155 - Heartbroken Qin Gengxin also looked around, apparently not paying attention to whether this was a parking lot or not. He knocked his head to clear his mind, and after looking around, his gaze stopped at Jiang Ruolan. "Where is this?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. It looks like he''s too drunk to bother with his surroundings. He had slipped into the car when he found an opening and ended up in an incorrect parking spot. That was why he made a mistake. Jiang Ruolan bet that Qin Gengxin will receive a fine in a few days. Jiang Ruolan looked around and saw a hotel in front of her. She said, "Don''t drive tonight. Park your car in the parking lot and stay at that hotel for the night." Qin Gengxin, who easily became obedient after drinking too much, nodded without saying anything. Seeing him like this, Jiang Ruolan was overjoyed. She smiled and patted on the door again, "Don''t just nod, remember not to drive again tonight. You must go to the hotel and rest to avoid any trouble." He nodded again and did not show at all that he was tired of hearing her nagging. After instructing him, Jiang Ruolan stood beside his car and looked at the cab heading towards them. There were still a few taxis passing by, but they were all full of people, so she did not move. While she was waiting for the taxi, Qin Gengxin was quietly sitting in the car with a drunk expression on his face. Suddenly, his phone rang. He frowned and looked at the caller ID. Then, he sighed and answered the call, but he didn''t say anything. It was unknown what the person on the other side of the phone said to him, but he was frowning even more. His slightly hoarse voice was filled with impatience. "You want to talk to me? What do you want to talk about? I have helped you hide the truth from your Zhou Family and give you a respectable reason to leave Boston. I already said that I don''t want to get involved with your business!" After saying that, Qin Gengxin hung up and casually threw his phone to the side. Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized something from his words. What Zhou Family? Help who leave the United States? Zhou Shufen said that she came to H City with Qin Gengxin, so the person who called him earlier ... was Zhou Shufen? Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat as she looked at him. After a moment of hesitation, she slowly bent down and leaned against the window, looking at him. "Hey, Qin Gengxin." Qin Gengxin paused as if he just realized that Jiang Ruolan was calling his name or remembering that she was still standing outside the car. He turned around and looked at her with a puzzled expression. "Jiang Ruolan, why are you standing outside?" "It''s cool outside." Jiang Ruolan squeezed out a smile. She stared at the phone that he had just thrown to the side. "Who is it? Why is your tone so rude?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her before lazily leaning back in his leather seat. "A woman." Jiang Ruolan raised an eyebrow slightly. In fact, she wasn''t at all interested in the story between Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao. Too many bad love stories and the reason they were not together were either because of others or external obstacles. However, seeing Qin Gengxin''s attitude, she suddenly felt a little curious about Zhou Shufen. What kind of woman would she be able to injure a man like Xian Zihao and dared to stand in front of him with such confidence? Even when facing the fact that Xian Zihao was married, her expression still didn''t change. "A woman." Qin Gengxin said while looking at her with an indifferent expression. His voice was much softer than usual. "A woman who was so outstanding in the past that even I was almost willing to admit defeat." Hearing Qin Gengxin''s words, Jiang Ruolan admitted that she had been shocked in an instant. She carefully observed the faint coldness in his eyes. "Then why are you so rude to her?" Qin Gengxin sneered and continued to rub his forehead, as if he was helpless at the mention of this person, "Blame her for being too smart. In the end, she played with those clever tricks and ended up harming herself. She is also too fond of playing and treated life as a game. She is too dismissive of everything. In the end, karma bite her in the ass, and she lost everything." "The last thing people should do is show off their own worth." he said. Jiang Ruolan was confused by his words. She looked at his unfathomable expression and asked, "Can I say that I don''t understand?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her. "I don''t intend for you to understand." Jiang Ruolan was speechless and glared at him. "Are you trying to keep me in suspense?" Qin Gengxin laughed and explained in a soft voice, "There is no suspense, it is just a matter of the past. There is no need to say too much. No matter what happens to others, it''s enough for you to be Jiang Ruolan." Qin Gengxin had always been a sloppy person. Jiang Ruolan knew that his personality was just a facade, but he had seen many things more clearly than anyone else. Although he did not know about her relationship with Xian Zihao, no matter how well he treated her, it would always be over the top. Jiang Ruolan could faintly sense the hidden meaning behind his words, but seeing how drunk he was, she raised her hand and slapped his face. What a satisfying feeling. Jiang Ruolan glared at Qin Gengxin in disgust. "You are reeking of alcohol and are still pretending to be profound with me." Qin Gengxin chuckled softly. "Stop talking. I''ve long since woken up from my drunken stupor. I could tell that you were concerned about me when you were blabbering with me, so I didn''t complain. Aren''t I someone thick-skinned?" Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. She leaned against the window and stopped talking, but her eyes were lowered, and she was full of thoughts. Her phone remained silent and there was no message from Xian Zihao. Her heart was like the night sky. The color of the neon light seemed bright, but in reality, it was biting cold. "Can you still drink?" Jiang Ruolan did not stop the passing by taxi, even though the car was empty. She just stared at the neon lights on the side of the road silently. Her voice was a little hollow. Qin Gengxin rubbed his forehead. Hearing her words, he immediately let go of her hand. Jiang Ruolan looked at him hesitantly with a smile that did not reach the depths of her heart. Qin Gengxin frowned. "Jiang Ruolan, are you heartbroken?" "Tch " Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and laughed for a long time before looking at the man who was emitting a strong odor of alcohol, "Being happy alone is not as good as people say, and getting drunk alone is not as good as drinking together. Do you want to accompany me to drink a few glasses?" Qin Gengxin put his hand on the steering wheel and tilted his head to show his disapproving expression. Ever since their reunion, Jiang Ruolan had never taken the initiative to look for him, nor had she ever approached him. Every time she saw him, she would avoid him out of fear, but she would always be pressured or coerced by him, causing her to occasionally interact with him. Qin Gengxin initially thought that he would have to take a long road to seduce her, but he didn''t expect that she would take the initiative to look for him to drink wine. "Today " Qin Gengxin narrowed his hazy, slightly drunken eyes and looked at the unreadable emotions in her eyes. He paused for a moment but didn''t ask any further questions. He nodded. "Get in the car. I''ll accompany you." The reason why Jiang Ruolan looked for Qin Gengxin was that he was the only one who was familiar with her. In this city, only he knew her the best. Jiang Ruolan was currently feeling depressed, and she was afraid that she would meet someone weird if she went to drink alone. Thankfully, Qin Gengxin didn''t ask further questions and agreed without any conditions. She opened the car door and got in, and without caring whether he was drunk or not, she pointed straight ahead, "I remember there''s a good bar ahead, it''s not as chaotic as a whole street. Let''s go there." Qin Gengxin tilted his head to the side and glanced at her face. Without saying anything further, he started the engine and drove towards the bar Jiang Ruolan was talking about. Chapter 156 - Does He Love Her Although Qin Gengxin was under the influence of alcohol, he still drove steadily. Jiang Ruolan leaned back against the leather seat and stared straight ahead. Under the neon lights, she felt that her vision was a bit blurry. When they entered the bar, they found a random spot and sat down. Qin Gengxin quickly called the waiter and immediately said, "Bring out your bar''s most expensive and strongest liquor." The waiter was stunned for a moment. Then, he looked at Qin Gengxin, whose eyes had also turned sluggish. Qin Gengxin looked back at him with a funny expression. After a moment, Jiang Ruolan gestured to the waiter, "Do as he says." "Miss, sir, the most expensive wine in our bar is 8000 yuan per bottle and it was a Brandy. How many bottles would you like?" Brandy? Hmm. It seemed that she would not return home with a sane mind. Jiang Ruolan frowned. She then raised her hand and counted with her fingers as she mumbled, "Twenty-eight thousand divided by eight thousand, how many bottles can I order?" As she spoke, she looked up to the waiter and said, "Ah, then three bottles of Brandy and some other plates of grapes and fruit, and the total is twenty-eight thousand yuan, isn''t it?" Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. "Do you have enmity with me?" "You and I have a grudge!" Jiang Ruolan squinted her eyes at him. Damn right, she had a grudge! The last time this bastard asked for a pot of tea that was worth 28,000 yuan. Although it was Xian Zihao''s money, he was her husband, so she had to get that money back! Jiang Ruolan ignored the bafflement on Qin Gengxin''s face as he stared at her. She urged the stunned waiter, "Just do as I say!" The waiter looked as if he was in a dream. He stared blankly at her for a moment, then hurriedly wrote it down on the list. He held back his laughter and nodded to them, "Okay, come right away!" The waiters at the bar were all assigned to prepare drinks, so tonight, he got enough money to last two months. He gladly went to the bar to order some drinks. Qin Gengxin leaned back into the sofa, still rubbing his sore forehead. From time to time, he looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting by herself on the sofa with her arms crossed, looking ready to fight. "Brandy, huh. You might get drunk before half a bottle runs out. You even ordered three bottles?" Actually, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know much about the wine. She had only heard that Brandy seemed to be strong wine, but there was a difference between pure and impure. With such an expensive price, it should probably be very pure. "Let me tell you, not to mention half a bottle, even two bottles are just a small case to me!" The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. He suddenly laughed with a lustful look on his face. "I''ll explain it to you in advance. Although I look elegant and graceful, if I get drunk, I can''t guarantee that I have any humanity left." "Why don''t you try touching me if you''re not afraid of losing your legacy." Jiang Ruolan put her chin on her hand and winked at him. Suddenly the waiter arrived with a waitress. Several bottles of beer and spirits, three bottles of Brandy, and an extra large plate of fruit were served. "Sir, Miss, the wine has been served. Call me if you need anything else." Qin Gengxin was about to say something, but seeing that the waiter had arrived, he waved him away. As soon as the waiter left, he saw that Jiang Ruolan had already picked up a bottle of Brandy and was about to pour it directly into her mouth. "Jiang Ruolan, are you nuts?" He watched her in horror as she drank directly from the bottle. Qin Gengxin immediately grabbed the bottle from her hand, then wiped her mouth with a disapproving expression, "The average Brandy is only 39 to 40 degrees, and this is the most famous distilled Brandy in France. It''s 60 degrees, and you can''t drink it like this even if you want to! Aren''t you afraid your stomach will hurt?!" Jiang Ruolan confusedly looked at him. "This wine is not very strong." "The fruit wine is stronger!" He reprimanded her, "Pretend you don''t know anything. If you want to drink, you must know how to drink. Why do you want to drink with me tonight?" Qin Gengxin grabbed the transparent glass from the table, grabbed the ice bucket that the waiter had brought along, and put some ice cubes in it. He then poured the Brandy into the glass and handed the glass to her. Jiang Ruolan, who had been drinking hurriedly, suddenly let out a burp and immediately felt dizzy. She looked doubtfully at the wine glass in front of her. Just as she was about to drink it, she heard Qin Gengxin say, "Smell it first, then drink it slowly." She frowned and gave him a sideways glance. But she did so. Jiang Ruolan smelled the wine in the glass and found that the aroma was very pleasant. Then she heard Qin Gengxin say, "Drink it now." She did it again. The pure taste of the Brandy spreading in her mouth in an instant. She paused for a moment and then took a bite of the remaining ice. After that, she smacked her lips as she looked at Qin Gengxin''s calm expression. Qin Gengxin lowered his gaze and glanced at the wine glass that Jiang Ruolan had passed over. He poured the wine into the glass, but he did not give it to her. Instead, he immediately drank the wine from her glass. "Sigh, you " Jiang Ruolan was about to retrieve her glass when she suddenly felt dizzy. She stabilized herself and leaned back on the couch. She did not think she would get drunk so quickly. Seeing that she was almost drunk, Qin Gengxin looked at her with mockery on his face. He continued to drink alcohol and did not intend to let her touch Brandy again. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan drank a 60-degree Brandy. If she drank too much, it would burn her stomach. However, Qin Gengxin did not say anything. He just pushed the other fruit wine in front of her as if he was coaxing a child. "Drink this." Jiang Ruolan shook her head. She took a bottle of Brandy and held it in her arms, but she didn''t drink it. Qin Gengxin: "..." After three rounds of drinking, Qin Gengxin, who had already been drunk, became even drunker. He slumped against the sofa, waving his hands as he mumbled, "I can''t take it anymore, please spare me." Jiang Ruolan''s face was also flushed red as she lay on the sofa. She looked at Qin Gengxin and tugged on his sleeve. "Drink a little more. Please accompany me. It''s no fun drinking alone." Qin Gengxin waved his hands again and said with a pained expression, "No more!" "Tch." Jiang Ruolan scoffed at him, then opened another bottle of Brandy, and imitated his movements just now. She put a few ice cubes in the glass, poured the wine, and drank it again. As she sipped the wine, she looked at the various people in the bar with a dazed look in her eyes and asked subconsciously, "Does he love her?" "What?" Qin Gengxin replied lazily as he half-closed his eyes and sank into the sofa. "Tell me, does Xian Zihao love Zhou Shufen?" Jiang Ruolan held the wine glass and suddenly giggled. Qin Gengxin tilted his head. He was so drunk that he didn''t realize how Jiang Ruolan knew about the matter between Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen at all, but he didn''t reply to her question. It was as if he didn''t want to talk about it. "She asked for it. You better not learn from her." Jiang Ruolan didn''t seem to hear him. She held her glass and laughed foolishly before muttering once more, "Did he really love her before?" "Love, yes, very much." Qin Gengxin suddenly laughed along with her and nodded with certainty. "Then, does he love me " Jiang Ruolan mumbled subconsciously. However, her mumbling didn''t get any response from Qin Gengxin. He leaned back on the sofa and completely forgot about her. Chapter 157 - Just A Little The red Ferrari stopped at a five-star hotel near the bar. Jiang Ruolan leaned back in the leather chair, half asleep, and put her hand on her head. She was feeling dizzy. When Qin Gengxin was awakened by the waiter, he immediately saw that Jiang Ruolan had fallen asleep on the sofa. He had no choice but to use his little consciousness to help her get out of the bar and into the car. He drove around until he reached a nearby hotel. He stopped the car and looked at Jiang Ruolan. He nudged her with his hand, "Jiang Ruolan." No reaction. "Jiang Ruolan." Qin Gengxin nudged her again. "Aiya, what are you doing " Jiang Ruolan pushed his hand away. Qin Gengxin forced himself to open his eyes and look at her for a while. His eyes were frighteningly dark. He got out of the car, staggered to the passenger side and opened the door. Qin Gengxin stood by the side of the car, looking down at Jiang Ruolan. After staring for a long time, he pulled her out. Jiang Ruolan staggered out of the car. She was unsteady on her feet. Qin Gengxin quickly embraced her and looked down at her. "Jiang Ruolan, let''s get a room." Jiang Ruolan pressed her face against his chest and nodded in a confused manner, "Sure, whatever you say." Ten minutes later, Qin Gengxin and Jiang Ruolan were half-supporting each other and staggered to find their room. When Jiang Ruolan saw the room number, she giggled and pointed to the door, "It''s this one. Hee..Heee." Qin Gengxin glanced at the door and smiled. He used a room key to open the door, and they both entered, one in front of the other. Jiang Ruolan touched the wall as if she was looking for a bathroom. But before she could move forward, Qin Gengxin''s heavy breathing suddenly hit her ear. He pressed her against the door, bent down, and kissed her lips, causing her to give in restlessly, "Don''t. You stink of alcohol." Jiang Ruolan slowly opened her eyes. She looked at Qin Gengxin for a long time, and slowly, her eyes became focused. Her eyes immediately widened. Jiang Ruolan immediately pushed him away. Qin Gengxin didn''t expect her to do this. Jiang Ruolan pushed his body against the wall beside her, but because of the alcohol, his consciousness disappeared, and he was powerless to move again. He spun and lay on the bed at her feet. Jiang Ruolan sat up in a fluster and pulled up her clothes that had fallen off her shoulders. She turned around and glanced at Qin Gengxin, who was lying motionlessly on the bed and cursing herself for finding him out of the blue. Her impulsiveness almost made her make a big mistake. Jiang Ruolan stumbled out of the hotel. She didn''t know what time it was now and the number of cars on the road became very small, there were only a few taxis left. As she walked to the side of the road, she endured the dizziness and hailed a taxi. After saying two words, ''Greenville Residence'', she immediately leaned against the seat and stopped moving. Jiang Ruolan could hear her cell phone ringing, but she was powerless to move, to check on the phone. In her vague mind, she thought that the ringing phone belonged to the taxi driver. When the taxi stopped at Greenville Residence, the driver had to call for her for a long time before she opened her eyes in a daze. Jiang Ruolan looked outside the window and recognized the name of the building. She then casually took out 100 yuan from her bag and gave it to the driver. Although she was drunk, Jiang Ruolan did not forget to wait for the driver to give the balance. When the driver saw how drunk she was, he did not intend to find the money and waited for her to get out of the car in a daze before driving away. But when he saw Jiang Ruolan still waiting for him, the driver had to hand over the rest of the money. Jiang Ruolan took it and asked, "What time is it now?" "Two in the morning!" The driver snappily replied. ''Really? She didn''t forget to look for the balance even when she was so drunk. I''ve never seen such a woman!'' Jiang Ruolan took the money and put it in her pocket. Then, she opened the door and got out of the car. The cold wind blew around her and her body swayed, almost falling to the ground. She forced herself to take two steps forward and raised her hand to support herself on the telephone pole. Jiang Ruolan felt like she was about to fall to the ground, so she quickly leaned against the pole and lowered her head. Her eyes stared at the ground, motionless. She touched her forehead and wanted to open her bag to pick the ringing phone, but just as she took out her phone, her hand trembled and her bag fell to the ground along with her phone. Jiang Ruolan looked down at her bag and the phone on the floor and bent down to pick them up, but then she suddenly fell to the ground. The phone''s ringtone rang a few times at the entrance of Greenville Residence, which was quiet and empty late at night. In the end, everything became quiet. In less than five minutes, Jiang Ruolan heard the familiar footsteps. She turned around and saw Xian Zihao. She stared blankly at his figure, who was slowly walking out of Greenville Residence. Was she hallucinating? Was that really Xian Zihao? That familiar face was etched in her mind, so it was quite impossible for her not to recognize it. Even if her eyes were blurry with drunkenness, she would still be able to recognize that handsome face. This is bad! If he knew that she had been out all night and had drunk so much wine, he would be furious. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly glanced at the figure as he slowly walked towards her. She quickly turned around and was about to leave, but as soon as her hand left the telephone pole, she suddenly staggered and swayed twice on the side of the road before falling down. Suddenly, a hand firmly grabbed her arm. In the next instant, she was pulled into a warm and fresh embrace. She struggled for a moment but was firmly held in his embrace. "Are you drunk?" Xian Zihao''s voice sounded above her head. Jiang Ruolan''s whole body went stiff. She was like a child caught doing something bad. She lifted her face and gave him a silly smile, but Xian Zihao didn''t smile at all. He gazed at her drunk face, then lowered his head to look at the bag on the ground, his expression much more serious than usual. "Just a little." Jiang Ruolan stretched out her index finger and waved it in front of his eyes, and her body leaned against his chest without strength. She waved her finger in front of his eyes a few times and said very seriously. "Really, I drank just a little!" After saying that, Jiang Ruolan nodded at Xian Zihao with certainty. "A little." Her clothes were tousled, and her hair was scattered behind her back. The right heel had lost its heel at some point. Jiang Ruolan''s appearance right now made her look like a completely different person from her usual clean and tidy self. She leaned against Xian Zihao''s chest and snickered at him. Xian Zihao did not say anything. He held her with one hand and picked up the bag and phone with the other. Jiang Ruolan shamelessly stuck to his body, with one arm around his waist and the other tightly holding onto the sleeve of his shirt. "I''ve got you. You can''t run away from me now." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a silly smile, only to find out that Xian Zihao ignored her. She suddenly became angry and firmly held the sleeve of his shirt. "Xian Zihao, look at me. I said, look at me!" Helplessly, he glanced down at her. Jiang Ruolan giggled as she stuck to his chest. She raised her hand to hold his face, tiptoeing, and bit his lips. Xian Zihao frowned as she bit down his lips hard. He quickly wrapped his hand around her waist when he saw her almost fall. Chapter 158 - Since Youre In Love With Me, Then Just Love Me "Heh, I bit it." Jiang Ruolan let go of his mouth and stared at the corner of his lips that she had bitten off. She immediately wrapped her arms around his waist and coquettishly said, "Zihao, I just made a mark on your body. It''s my mark." Under the dim yellow light, her little face was flushed. She looked cute and innocent due to the alcohol, like a drunk wild cat. Jiang Ruolan stretched out a paw and scratched the right side of Xian Zihao''s body, causing him not to know whether to laugh or cry, but there was nothing he could do about it. *Burp* Jiang Ruolan burped and tried to push Xian Zihao away. "All right, I won''t talk to you again. I''ll go home." The moment she spun, the arm around her waist impressively tightened and hugged her closer. Jiang Ruolan felt as if the entire world had turned a corner, and before she could even react to it, she had been carried back into the Greenville Residence. "Are you mad at me for drinking?" As Jiang Ruolan was brought into the house, she suddenly hugged Xian Zihao''s neck and looked at him with innocent eyes. But he ignored her, only sighing softly and not answering. He placed her on the sofa and went to get a towel. However, just as he turned around, Jiang Ruolan suddenly leaped up and hugged him from behind. Her hands tightly wrapped around his waist, "Don''t be angry...Don''t be angry... I just feel so bad, I''m scared... I''m afraid that when I go home, I''ll find out that you''re not at home. I''m afraid that I''ve already fallen in love with you. I''m afraid that your feelings for me are only due to your responsibilities as my husband." Xian Zihao stopped and turned his head to the side, listening to her whisper in a very small voice, "I''m very afraid that one day, you will disappear from my world. I will never be able to find you or hear any news about you, just like how it was in the past. We are two people from different worlds, and if it weren''t for what Han Xuegang did, we would never have had a relationship." "Xian Zihao, if there are some things you can not give me. Please don''t give me hope. Please don''t. I don''t want to face a second shattering. I don''t want my life to be filled with so much helplessness." After that, she lost consciousness. The first thing Jiang Ruolan felt when she opened her eyes was her stomach hurting so much. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the bedroom ceiling, and a wave of nausea came over. Jiang Ruolan covered her mouth with her hand and hurried to get up from the bed. When she opened the bedroom door, she nearly collided with Xian Zihao, who was holding a cup. Fortunately, he was quick to see what was going on and quickly grabbed her waist. "Why are you awake?" His gentle voice sounded above her head, full of concern. Jiang Ruolan covered her mouth and shook her head uncomfortably. Seeing that she was about to vomit, he immediately picked her up and carried her to the bathroom. Just as he was about to do something, Jiang Ruolan suddenly "vomited" on his shirt. Jiang Ruolan looked at her masterpiece in shock. Xian Zihao''s expensive shirt was covered with a small piece of filth that she had spat out. Her mind immediately woke up but her stomach was still in turmoil. Xian Zihao had no time to worry about it. Seeing Jiang Ruolan in such a miserable state, a knot appeared between his eyebrows. He immediately carried her into the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan could no longer hold on once she rushed to the toilet. She vomited all the food she had eaten last night. Finally, she laid down next to the toilet and did not move. When the cup of water was handed over, she paused for a moment. She was powerless to reach out her hand to receive it. Her eyelids became heavier, and her consciousness became increasingly blurred. Jiang Ruolan smacked her lips together and leaned her head against the warm and fresh embrace, subconsciously drinking the sobered tea. Then she panicked, choked her throat, and let out a fierce cough, and the cup instantly left her mouth. A burst of sighing and chuckled resounded in her ears, and then she was gently patted on the back by a hand until she lost consciousness and fell asleep in that warm embrace. When Jiang Ruolan woke up, it was already early in the morning. She only slept for two hours before she gradually woke up because of the pain in her stomach. This time, she finally woke from her intoxication and felt dizzy. She suddenly turned around and saw Xian Zihao sleeping beside her. Last night She carefully sat up. Her memories from last night were a bit blurry, but she still remembered that when she came back to Greenville Residence, it was very late. And then she remembered she woke up because her stomach was churning. Later on, she seemed to vomited on him? Jiang Ruolan sighed lightly and carefully got out of bed. She was also afraid to awaken Xian Zihao from his sleep, so she kept her movements to a minimum. When she left the bedroom, she immediately rushed towards the bathroom. It was when she was in the bathroom that she had time to look at her clothes. Last night, when she had vomited, a small amount of it had splattered all over her body. She noticed that she was wearing her pajamas. Jiang Ruolan scratched her hair and endured the pain in her stomach. She stood in the bathroom in a daze, thinking back to the few phone calls that Xian Zihao hadn''t answered last night. She stood still by the washstand, staring at herself in the mirror. Jiang Ruolan could only recall a few scenes from last night. As for the incident where Qin Gengxin kissed her, she only had a vague impression of it. Jiang Ruolan groaned and had the urge to smash herself to death. She had never drunk much alcohol like this before, and if she drank so much, her stomach would not be able to hold it. At first, she didn''t believe it, but now the pain in her stomach finally convinced her. Jiang Ruolan held her stomach and squatted in the bathroom, gritting her teeth as she endured the pain in her stomach. Suddenly, the bathroom door was pulled open. Xian Zihao was standing in front of the door, and his gaze fell on her. Jiang Ruolan was sitting on the floor, not moving at all. "Why are you sitting here?" Xian Zihao walked slowly towards her and tried to help her get up. Jiang Ruolan covered her stomach with both hands. A layer of sweat covered her forehead. As soon as Xian Zihao held her arm, she struggled weakly. She held her stomach tightly and just sat there, moaning in pain. "Are you unwell?" Xian Zihao ignored her struggle and used a little force to help her get up. Jiang Ruolan could not resist. She stood up, but she could not straighten her body. She bent her body slightly and covered her stomach with her hands. She turned her face away, enduring the waves of pain, and bit her lip, refusing to make a sound. "I''ll take you to the hospital." Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s pale face, Xian Zihao grabbed her body and was about to carry her when she pushed him away. "No, no need to go to the hospital!" Jiang Ruolan then covered her stomach and lowered her head in an uncomfortable manner. She wanted to avoid Xian Zihao''s hand, but he firmly held her back. Didn''t he know? The more he treated her well and the gentler he was, the angrier she got. She wanted to be angry, but she felt that she had no right to do so. She kept feeling stifled in her heart, feeling a sense of panic. "I drank too much last night, so my stomach felt uncomfortable. I will drink hot water later. You don''t have to worry." Jiang Ruolan whispered again. Her arm stubbornly trying to get out of his grasp. However, in the end, she still could not release herself from his grasp. "Jiang Ruolan, who told you that my feelings for you are only due to responsibility?" Suddenly, Xian Zihao whispered in her ear. Jiang Ruolan was stunned, then she looked at him. Had she, herself, said something to him last night? She didn''t have the slightest impression of what he just said. "I drank too much last night. I may have said some nonsense, so don''t take it to heart." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips into a smile. "You know, when people are drunk, they always do things that others can''t understand. Or rather, say some bullshit, so I might ..." "What are you afraid of?" Xian Zihao cut her. The force of his grip on her wrist wasn''t too strong. He didn''t want to hurt her, but it was still a force that she couldn''t easily escape. His deep black eyes stared fixedly at the evasion on her face. "What am I afraid of " Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes, avoiding his. Seeing that her stomach was in such a bad state that she couldn''t even straighten up, Xian Zihao let go of her and went to pour her a cup of hot water. Jiang Ruolan took the cup and lowered her head to blow the water carefully. Xian Zihao quietly stood by her side and looked at her indifferently. She kept staring at the hot water in the glass as if she hadn''t noticed the temperature of the glass when she held it in her hand. It wasn''t until Xian Zihao had removed the glass from her hand and placed it on the coffee table that she realized that her palm had been burned red. Xian Zihao sighing lightly. He took her hand and gently stroked her red palm. Just as she was about to take her hand back, a hint of displeasure flashed across his exquisite brows. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and no longer stubbornly pulled her hand away. "Why did you drink last night?" She pursed her lips, suddenly raised her head, and looked straight into his eyes. "Tell me first, where were you last night? Why didn''t you pick up the phone? You can''t even see the text message?" A trace of surprise flashed across Xian Zihao''s handsome face. He never thought Jiang Ruolan would care about those phone calls or text messages. Hearing this, he actually laughed. "What are you laughing at?" When Jiang Ruolan saw that Xian Zihao was actually smiling and laughing at her, she immediately got angry. Xian Zihao kept looking at her meaningfully, and that made her even angrier. Could it be that he was in an especially good mood due to the appearance of his ex-girlfriend? Jiang Ruolan immediately felt pain in her heart and tried to pull her hand away from his in discomfort, but Xian Zihao suddenly exerted a little force and pulled her towards his embrace. Xian Zihao wrapped his arm around her waist, and just as Jiang Ruolan was about to push him away, he already hugged her and said with a chuckle, "Jiang Ruolan, since you''re in love with me, then just love me. I won''t laugh at you." "What are you talking about?" Her whole body went stiff, and she suddenly wanted to get out of his arms. Chapter 159 - I Have Always Believed That We Will Meet Again In The Future Who knew that Xian Zihao would hug her so tightly that she had no chance of escaping. His voice was heard lightly over her head, "Last night, I went to the hospital to meet the families of the civilian workers that I detained. The families of the injured migrant workers were all agitated." When she heard his explanation, Jiang Ruolan no longer struggled. She breathed in the fresh and pleasant scent of his body. "At that time, my phone was in the car. When I got out of the hospital, it was around 11 pm. And that''s when I found my phone ran out of battery. After charging it at home, I saw a text message from you. I tried to call you, but you did not answer." Xian Zihao sighed softly in her ear. Jiang Ruolan just leaned against his chest, unmoving. She took a deep breath and hugged him tightly. With her hands folded on his back, she said in a muffled voice, "Xian Zihao, will you leave me?" He chuckled, "What about you? If one day someone asks you to separate from me, will you leave me?" Jiang Ruolan said nothing. She buried her face in his chest. Facing the accusations and disgust of Old Man Xian and Xian Jian, facing Cui Liuxian''s grievances, facing Jiang Bingqing''s hatred, facing Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian''s disagreement over this marriage, she had survived to this day. Deep down, she did not want to admit defeat, but the most reason why she persisted in facing all of this was that Xian Zihao stood by her side. She was truly afraid that one day, his heart would be filled with someone else. She was afraid that he wouldn''t choose her. She was afraid that all the perseverance she cared about would all come to naught. Jiang Ruolan folded her hands behind his back and listened to his steady, strong heartbeat. Feeling his real temperature and the familiar fresh smell, she closed her eyes. "Hubby, my stomach hurts" Xian Zihao''s eyes quivered as he pushed her away gently and passed her the glass of water on the tea table, which was no longer hot. *** Next afternoon "Little Jiang." Editor Zhang suddenly entered the office. He rarely walked to the editing office downstairs, and what surprised Jiang Ruolan were his next words that made the whole office happy, "I got news from my friends there that Solo will arrive at H City at 5:30 pm, this evening. President Xian will also be attending the banquet." After Editor-in-Chief Zhang left, Little Lin, who had been called back from the editorial department, ran over to Jiang Ruolan''s side, saying, "Editor-in-Chief Jiang, I heard that Zhou Yang has a bad temper. When you have the opportunity to interview him tonight, you must avoid asking too many sensitive questions." "What kind of topic is sensitive?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at her with a smile, "In our Business Reporting Department, we have to meet a lot of senior executives every day. Don''t they all have the same temperament? No matter how bad a person''s temperament is, even if they have eyes at the top of their heads, they still need to hold back a bit when they see the media, right? Still, someone like Senior Zhou should know how to deal with the media. I guess he doesn''t want anything to go wrong as soon as he comes home, right?" "That''s because you can talk, Sis Jiang. You can take care of those fierce people who threaten you at any time." Little Lin said with a smile. "Let me tell you " She suddenly bent her head and whispered into Jiang Ruolan''s ear, "I heard from a media friend from Boston that Senior Zhou hasn''t returned to China for more than twenty years. He returned this time because his granddaughter went missing. Senior Zhou only had one son, yet his son died young, leaving behind only his granddaughter." Jiang Ruolan paused. Did he really return because of his granddaughter? Just based on his position in the business world, the Zhou Family was influential in the United States as well. Thinking of the Zhou Family, thinking of the Xian Family, and thinking of the Jiang Family, it seemed like they were all closely related. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and opened the drawer under the desk. She looked through some old information. Suddenly, her hand stopped at a brown paper bag. This brown paper bag... She had no idea who had placed them here a few months ago. They contained the photos of her mother committing suicide twenty years ago, and she still didn''t know who put it here. What kind of person could reprint a picture from twenty years ago and send it to her? What kind of secret was hidden in that necklace? ***** For the first time in twenty years, Zhou Yang returned to the city. Naturally, the head of the city-wide delegation will personally arrange a banquet for him. In the lobby of the most famous hotel in H City, chandeliers were lit, and red carpets covered the floor. Since Jiang Ruolan was a reporter with a job, she took a small camera with her and walked to a crowded place to record the rare scene in front of her. On the other side of the crowd, Cui Liuxian and Old Man Xian were standing together. Old Man Xian was happily chatting with a middle-aged man in military uniform, while Cui Liuxian was quietly listening to their conversation without interrupting them. Xian Jian was standing in front of them. Coincidentally, when he glanced over, he saw Jiang Ruolan and his face immediately didn''t look good. Out of politeness, Jiang Ruolan slowly walked towards them. "Dad. How are you?" Xian Jian glanced at her coldly. A few people were standing close to him, so he answered indifferently. However, seeing that there were people around who were giving her face and responding to her, Jiang Ruolan immediately gave a gentle smile and slowly walked forward, handing him a glass of juice that she had just held in her hand. "Senior Zhou is coming to H City tonight. I''m afraid that everyone will be accompanying him until late tonight and you seem to have rushed over this afternoon. You didn''t eat dinner yet, aren''t you? So why don''t you drink some juice first?" "Thanks, no need." Xian Jian rejected it indifferently. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t discouraged. She held the glass in her hand and a natural smile showed on her lips. "Dad, what happened during Mid-Autumn Festival, actually, I did something wrong too. I made you and grandfather unhappy. I want to apologize to you." She blinked and looked at Xian Jiang, whose face didn''t soften at all. "For the sake of being your daughter-in-law, please don''t take it to heart, okay?" Xian Jian looked at her coldly. At that time, he had slapped her without investigating the truth. Although there was an unwillingness in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, she had also calmed down a lot, not defending herself, only waiting and allowing the facts to speak. Although she was being mistreated, she did not cry, not acting wildly, always moving forward and even more so not bearing a grudge in her heart. Yet now, she lowered head and trying to apologize, A hint of appreciation flashed across Xian Jian''s eyes, but he still said in a stern voice. "Jiang Ruolan, it''s a good thing you know your limits, but if you use this little trick again, you won''t know what consequence you will face!" Jiang Ruolan''s lips curved into a reserved smile. How could she not understand what he meant? The meaning of his words was that she had played some tricks to marry Xian Zihao. She had used a little trick to sneak into Xian Family, which was why she did not have the right to call him father. It seemed that Cui Liuxian had already penetrated and poisoned their minds. Her act of using public opinion to climb up a high branch can be used to nail the boards. As for what had happened at the Mid-Autumn Festival, Cui Liuxian was too sad at that time. She admitted that she fell down by herself and because she couldn''t get over her anger, she pushed the blame onto you." Xian Jian suddenly said. Jiang Ruolan, however, wasn''t happy because of his final sentence. Xian Jian didn''t have the slightest intention of blaming Cui Liuxian. He looked at her coldly and said in a very indifferent tone, "People get married occasionally due to negative emotions. Cui Liuxian is ignorant, and the reason she did that is also due to her love for Xian Zihao." Jiang Ruolan chuckled. She could even blame this kind of framing on the Xian Family. It''s because they loved and pampered Cui Liuxian too much, these things happened. But instead of blaming her, Xian Jian rather blamed Jiang Ruolan. He even had a nerve saying that it was because of her appearance, Cui Liuxian had become like this. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what to do other than laugh. Her heart was cold. "Dad." She raised her eyes and fearlessly looked into Xian Jian''s dignified eyes. "Every girl in this world grows up from ignorance. Maybe I''m not more sensible than her, but I''m more tolerant than her." Jiang Ruolan smiled and met Xian Jian''s frosty gaze without fear. "You mean, you still want to try to enter our Xian Family?" Xian Jian squinted, his eyes filled with displeasure. "I have always believed that we will meet again in the future." Jiang Ruolan smiled back. Xian Jian took a deep breath in anger. He just stared at her as if she was the kind of woman that was hard to deal with. Perhaps if she wasn''t a woman, he might just shoot her. At this moment, there was a commotion in front of the hotel''s front door. People''s voices could be heard. "Senior Zhou has arrived!" Chapter 160 - Only Zihao Deserves To Be Your Grandson-in-Law To prevent Xian Jian from feeling angry and really making the old man shoot her, Jiang Ruolan smiled at him again. At the same time that he glared at her, she quickly disappeared in front of his eyes. She passed through the crowd and noticed Xian Zihao''s figure in the shadows. He stood at the other end of the crowd, tall and imposing, and when she noticed him, he already saw her in the crowd. He was looking at her with a touch of admiration and encouragement in his gentle eyes. Only then did she realize that Xian Zihao had seen her earlier when she was chatting with Xian Jian. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan too, smiled and raised her eyebrows. Just as she was about to walk towards him, she caught sight of a figure coming in from the front door of the hotel. The Old Man''s temperament was the same as Old Man Xian. Even though he was very old, his eyes were bright and spirited, and based on the information she had gathered, he was seventy-four years old, but he looked younger and very energetic. Although his hair was white, his steps were steady and firm. Zhou Shufen smiled confidently and sweetly. Her long hair was tied up into a neat ponytail and hung down the back of her head. Her fair and pretty face was dyed with makeup. Jiang Ruolan was in a trance for a moment. She even felt as if Zhou Shufen''s gaze drifted towards her as soon as she entered the room. When Jiang Ruolan looked at her again, Zhou Shufen''s gaze was already drifting to everyone around her. She was walking behind Zhou Yang. Zhou Yang did not wear any extravagant attire and was only modestly dressed, but her eyes still exuded a faint spirit. Sweeping across the crowd, her eyes once again landed on Zhou Yang, and there was a faint sense of playfulness in her eyes. Applause was heard in all directions in the hall, and everyone greeted with a smile. Jiang Ruolan was only a few steps away from Zhou Shufen and Senior Zhou. She forced herself to stand still and lowered her head to fiddle with the glass in her hand. Just as she was about to raise the glass, she seemed to feel a cold and dignified gaze on her. Jiang Ruolan subconsciously raised her head, only to see Senior Zhou''s eyes on her. The imposing aura he emitted made the surrounding people sigh. Ironically, she had been accustomed to the disgusting and cold look of the people towards her since she was little. Naturally, she was not afraid. However, Senior Zhou''s gaze was like a myriad of arrows that instantly pierced her heart. When everyone''s gaze fell on her, Jiang Ruolan slowly curled her lips and looked at Senior Zhou without fear. She smiled at him with indifferent expressions on her face. Especially when Cui Liuxian''s gaze turned towards her direction, her beautiful eyes were filled with faint ridicule. It was rare for Cui Liuxian not to get involved with Xian Zihao in such a formal manner. Why was that so? Was it because she knew about Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao''s past? Due to the relationship between Zhou Shufen and Senior Zhou, she didn''t dare to act rashly? Or was it because Senior Zhou was here that she didn''t dare to be impudent? Or could it be that in front of Old Man Xian, she would always play the role of that gentle, quiet, and cute, obedient girl? So, that''s why she just stayed by the Old Man''s side and didn''t say a word? In order to gain a foothold in the Xian Family, Cui Liuxian had to suppress all of her emotions and nature like this. Living in such a disgraceful manner, why would she need to do so? Suddenly, a strong hand grabbed onto her hand. Xian Zihao had walked towards her at some point and was holding her hand in front of everyone. At that moment, the mocking expression in Cui Liuxian''s eyes gradually turned cold. She clenched her hands into fists and endured it. When Xian Zihao standing next to Jiang Ruolan, Senior Zhou''s gaze fell on him, and a rare smile appeared on his face. "Good boy, after five years of not seeing you, you have become even more high-spirited! Look, we seniors are about to be outdone by you!" Senior Zhou pointed at Old Man Xian and Xian Jian. "Occupying the Central Region, your son at that time was enough to make me look at him with a new light. Now, your grandson is far greater!" "Isn''t your beloved granddaughter also an impressive person?" Old Man Xian walked with a smile and looked at Zhou Shufen with appreciation. "Senior Zhou has been in the business and military world for decades and has a very high reputation. How dare I compete with you? I am afraid that Senior Zhou just needs to show your spear and my little life will be gone." Xian Zihao said with a calm and collected voice, which made Senior Zhou nod with a smile on his face. "Five years ago, when your grandfather told you to go back home and take over your family''s business, I already couldn''t bear to see you leave the United States. I didn''t expect that in just five years, you would have already shocked the entire mainland''s business community. Haish..It''s a pity that I did not force this spoiled girl to hold tight on you." Senior Zhou looked meaningfully at Zhou Shufen who was standing behind him. His eyes were filled with helplessness. "Grandpa, look at how pleased you are with yourself. You once said that Zihao has done a lot of good and now, you can''t stop talking about him the moment you saw him." Zhou Shufen smiled and turned to Xian Zihao. Her clear and pleasant voice continued, "But you also said that only Zihao deserves to be your grandson-in-law." Zhou Shufen looked at Xian Zihao''s face as if she was trying to convey something and then looked at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan felt Xian Zihao''s grip on her hand becoming slightly stronger. He encouraged her. Jiang Ruolan smiled indifferently and fixed Zhou Shufen with her gaze. She smiled, and so did Zhou Shufen. Zhou Shufen then glanced at their interlocked hands at the same time, but there was no change in her eyes. Her gaze slowly moved upwards, gently and silently landing on Xian Zihao''s face. "That''s right, Zihao. Back then, I was too preoccupied with my own thoughts. All of you ..Ai.." Senior Zhou let out a low sigh. As there were too many people present, it was inconvenient for him to talk more. He turned around and went over to Old Man''s side to chat. The moment Zhou Shufen''s gaze fell on Xian Zihao''''s face, his eyes became slightly cold. He looked at Zhou Shufen and in the end, he ignored what she was saying about "past events" and tightly pursed his lips. Zhou Shufen looked at him calmly, politely and indifferently, just like when she was at the door of the Xian Group that day. This kind of courtesy, this kind of savage smile from Zhou Shufen, this kind of careless yet faintly playful attitude, was completely ignored by Xian Zihao from the beginning to the end. However, Jiang Ruolan felt chilliness spreading from the bottom of her feet. She remembered that Qin Gengxin had mentioned the reason for Xian Zihao''s return was because of a woman, but he never mentioned the woman''s name. She also remembered that Xian Guiying had once said that Zhou Shufen was a taboo in Xian Zihao''s world, that''s why she warned her not to casually mention the name to him. Jiang Ruolan thought that Xian Zihao would be moved when he saw Zhou Shufen, but that day, he stopped by her side and held her hand, telling Zhou Shufen that she was his wife. Although Xian Zihao was calm and self-controlled, Jiang Ruolan still could feel Zhou Shufen''s appearance was within his expectation. Why did she say that? It was because when they passed the plaza that morning and when Xian Zihao saw the figure standing under the flagpole, he already knew that it was Zhou Shufen. Still, his composure and serenity were different from what Jiang Ruolan had imagined. When she thought about what had happened before, although Xian Zihao was sufficiently calm, it did not mean that Zhou Shufen''s appearance did not have any influence on him. On the contrary, Xian Zihao was someone who knew how to restrain his emotions. Although he drew an estrangement symbol between him and Zhou Shufen, it also proved that he had deliberately avoided her. The reason why Xian Zihao purposely avoided and distanced himself from Zhou Shufen was that he knew that Jiang Ruolan cared about it and could not say anything about her bitterness. If he really forgot Zhou Shufen, there was no need for him to evade. Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes, trying to hide her emotion. At the same time, Senior Zhou had already walked to Old Man Xian''s side with a smile on his face. It was unknown what he was talking about, but Cui Liuxian''s gaze was darting back and forth between Zhou Shufe and Jiang Ruolan, it was as if there was some hidden ray of light flashing in the depths of her eyes. Even though today was a welcoming feast held in the name of Old Man Xian, some of his old comrades and business elites, but the main goal was to celebrate the return of Zhou Yang, who hadn''t returned for more than twenty years, and most of the people who came today were elders over sixty years old. Xian Zihao was deliberately low key, so the center today wasn''t him. Jiang Ruolan stood beside him, and it was rare for her to be quiet. When Senior Zhou called Zhou Shufen over to greet a few seniors that she had never seen before, she turned around and left the spot without any hesitation. Zhou Shufen was too confident in her way of doing things. Was it because she believed that Xian Zihao''s heart was with her, or because she believed that Jiang Ruolan was not worth mentioning? Suddenly, there was a slight pain in her hand. It was Xian Zihao who had suddenly squeezed her hand. Jiang Ruolan subconsciously looked at him and saw that he was smiling gently at her. Chapter 161 - Im Waiting For The Day You Lose Miserably Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment, then said half-jokingly. "I thought back to what Senior Zhou had said, that you would be his grandson-in-law." Xian Zihao probably didn''t know that she knew Zhou Shufen from the photo Xian Guiying showed her. The moment she said this, the corner of Xian Zihao''s mouth slightly tilted. "Jiang Ruolan, there are times when you have to use your eyes to see rather than use your ears to hear many things." Using her eyes? Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao intently. Seeing that her eyes were staring straight at him, Xian Zihao frowned. "Why are you looking at me like that?" "Didn''t you tell me to look with my eyes?" Jiang Ruolan continued to stare at him without blinking. Xian Zihao smiled and touched her eyes gently. His gentle and intimate gesture immediately made her smile. Jiang Ruolan pressed her face against the warm hand. At that moment, she couldn''t see Xian Zihao''s face and couldn''t see his expression, so she asked softly, "Zihao, will we love each other?" Xian Zihao put his hands down and smiled at her. He opened his mouth and said, "Haven''t you already fallen in love with me?" "What? When did this happen?" Jiang Ruolan stared at him with confusion. Xian Zihao just smiled and held her in his arms, "I just found out." Jiang Ruolan obediently leaned against him and pressed her face against his chest. From the corner of her eyes, she saw the tender yellow figure standing amongst the crowd. She didn''t want to admit it. In love, whoever was serious first was the passive side. She didn''t want to be the loser in love again. But now, in Xian Zihao''s book, Jiang Ruolan didn''t even know whether she was the main character or supporting role. How could she have guessed the ending? Half an hour later, Jiang Ruolan continued to do her work. She came here not to socialize but to do her job. She carried her DV and went on her own way. She walked past Cui Liuxian without batting an eyelid and caught a glimpse of a scar that she deliberately hid on her forehead. "Jiang Ruolan, are you proud of yourself?" Cui Liuxian spoke in a voice that only she could hear, "Don''t get cocky too early. Zhou Shufen is not an easy person for you to deal with. Should I wish you the best of luck, or should I advise you to get the hell out of the Xian Family? Would you like to open a glass of champagne to celebrate?" After saying that, Cui Liuxian made a gesture to get the champagne. Jiang Ruolan did not let Cui Liuxian pick up the bottle of champagne. As she slowly moved over to look at her, she smiled and said, "Miss Cui, my tolerance towards you is limited. Last time I thought you were ignorant, but right now, I''m going to warn you. Don''t be too proud of yourself because you got Xian Family on your beck and call and think you can use external forces to destroy me. If I get annoyed, next time you will not fall into the pool as easily as you did the last time." Perhaps other people would return the gesture with a smile, but towards Cui Liuxian, Jiang Ruolan''s tolerance attitude from before was already enough to give Old Man Xian a face. Hopefully, Cui Liuxian wouldn''t be ''willful and ignorant'', or else, she, Jiang Ruolan, would never be courteous again! Cui Liuxian glared at her angrily, her chest heaving up and down. "Jiang Ruolan, don''t think that you can do whatever you want just because you married Xian Zihao! Listen to my words carefully, one day, you will get the hell out of the Xian household!" At this moment, Jiang Ruolan didn''t reply to Cui Liuxian''s provocation because Xian Zihao had already walked towards them slowly and was standing behind Cui Liuxian. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether she should remind Cui Liuxian or not, and honestly, she didn''t want to. There were no fairy tales in the adult world. Everyone had to pay the price for what they had done. "Jiang Ruolan, Zihao is a filial grandson. He even listened to grandfather''s words to return to H City and even dared to abandon his most beloved Zhou Shufen in the past and right now, I want to ask, who do you think you are? Zihao was merely responsible for you. If you hadn''t used a trick to climb his bed and used public opinion to force the marriage, I''m afraid, even in your dream, you would never get close to someone like him!" "Also, I want to tell you, as long as grandpa is here, you can forget about getting any recognition from the Xian Family! Before you get the hell out of the Xian Family, I will make sure you''ll never get a good life!" Cui Liuxian looked at Jiang Ruolan with a mocking smile. Cui Liuxian snatched the bottle of champagne from her. She sneered and as she just turned around, she immediately took a step back and looked at Xian Zihao with a faint shocked expression. "Z..Zihao." Cui Liuxian looked at him in panic. She quickly explained, "I was just joking with Ruolan, don''t misunderstand." After saying that, she suddenly turned around and pointed at Jiang Ruolan. "It''s her. She was the one who purposely made me angry. I I only said these kinds of nasty words because of her provocation. I didn''t mean anything else. I was only joking with her!" Xian Zihao was silent as he quietly watched Cui Liuxian''s self-directed monologue. "Zihao, you have to believe me." Cui Liuxian grabbed his arm, gently shaking it like a spoiled child. "Cui Liuxian." Xian Zihao pursed his lips slightly. "Let me tell you now, the reason I came back from Boston back then was not because of grandfather. And my marriage with Ruolan, though it begins with duty, it finally turned into love. As for the matter of you saying that she would get out of the Xian household, that would definitely not happen." Cui Liuxian''s hand that was holding onto his arm stiffened and her red lips quivered. She looked at Xian Zihao''s eyes with disbelief. His eyes were filled with a faint coldness and disappointment towards her. Cui Liuxian fiercely bit her lip and slowly let go of her hand. With eyes full of grievance and tears gathering in her eyes, she said with a trembling voice, "Grandfather will not let her go. You''re going against your grandpa. He''s already at his age, how can you go against his wishes and go against him? What if grandpa--" "If you don''t want grandpa to get angry, you know what to do." Xian Zihao''s gaze landed on her body, but it was not warm at all. It was as if he had always known that Cui Liuxian was willful and insensible, but he had never thought that she would have such a thought under her docile appearance. The meaning of his words was obvious. As long as Cui Liuxian didn''t continue to stir up trouble between him and Jiang Ruolan, his grandfather would eventually accept her. "Zihao, we''ve known each other for twenty-three years, ever since I was a baby and was left at the Xian household. For twenty-three years, you''ve loved me so much, even during your years of studying in the United States, you''ve always sent me those things I like. I thought I was always important in your heart, but now, I can''t even compare to Jiang Ruolan?" "I''ve always treated you and Guiying equally," Xian Zihao said slowly. Cui Liuxian''s face turned pale. She turned around and looked at Jiang Ruolan resentfully. It was as if all her sadness and loss, all the mistakes, all the things that happened to her now were the result of Jiang Ruolan''s appearance. Jiang Ruolan met Cui Liuxian''s resentful eyes without mockery, sarcasm, or sympathy. That slap she received without any reason should at least be able to return the favor, right? However, Xian Zihao''s word was even more crucial than her actual slap. Xian Zihao''s views of her were what Cui Liuxian cared about the most. Xian Zihao''s heart was what Cui Liuxian wanted the most, and his coldness towards her was the ultimate punishment. "You don''t have to be pleased with yourself." Suddenly, Cui Liuxian flashed her a sad smile, like a broken tin can, but it was mixed with resentment. "Xian Zihao will never fall in love with you. Jiang Ruolan, I''m waiting for the day you lose miserably! Even if you speak the truth, you still do not hold much weight in his heart! The woman who is really in Zihao''s heart is standing there, and you are not even worth mentioning." When Jiang Ruolan didn''t look away from her, only looking at her, Cui Liuxian suddenly sneered, and in the blink of an eye, she looked at Xian Zihao, who was frowning deeply. "With Zhou Shufen here, I want to see how you and Jiang Ruolan are going to lead a happy life! From the Xian Family to everyone who knows you, who doesn''t know what Zhou Shufen represents to your heart." "Enough!" Xian Zihao shouted in a low voice, and a biting frost showed on his face. "You think marriage is just a game?" He looked at Cui Liuxian''s reddened eyes seriously like a dignified elder brother. Xian Zihao could no longer tolerate Cui Liuxian''s attitude as he said, "My marriage is not a game. You need to reorganize your life properly. If this mess continues, perhaps the first person who can''t tolerate you will be the grandfather, who loves you the most!" "I''m just very curious " Cui Liuxian seemed to have already achieved this step and no longer had the heart to maintain her obedient and considerate image. She coldly laughed. "What reason could cause you, who deeply loves Zhou Shufen, to leave Boston so firmly and never set foot there again for five years?" Cui Liuxian''s eyes were full of resentment, unwillingness, and deep hatred. She continued without hesitation, "I also heard that back then--" Xian Zihao slowly turned around and stared at her with a cold gaze. Although he didn''t say anything, his gaze was enough to intimidate her. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan felt that all of this was unrelated to her. It was as if she was an outsider, as if everyone knew about Xian Zihao''s past and she''s the only one who had been keeping out of it. It was like an enormous barrier to her, and even her breathing began to become a bit sluggish. But what was there for her to be dissatisfied with? Xian Zihao''s gentleness to Zhou Shufen, his protection, his consideration and care, all of them couldn''t be helped. Perhaps people were like this, they were all burned into mummies by their former love. No matter how many years Xian Zihao had loved Zhou Shufen and sacrificed, or how much Jiang Ruolan had loved Han Xuegang, none of it mattered anymore. They both had loved deeply and what''s the final result they got? A miserable life. Even if Xian Zihao could love her, Jiang Ruolan already felt grateful. She could no longer ignore everything like a moth flying into a flame. Xian Zihao was already very good to her. What else was there that she wasn''t satisfied with? Jiang Ruolan tried her best to smile as if she didn''t feel anything from what Cui Liuxian had just said. Jiang Ruolan should be satisfied now. Why must she go through so much pain? She didn''t seek for fame or wealth from the Xian Family. She only wanted peace and stability for her entire life. Even if Xian Zihao couldn''t love her, that was already enough for her. She, Jiang Ruoan, had never been affected by anything from the outside world. Her upbringing had already caused her to be guarded and she didn''t know how she should react when faced with happy things. Cui Liuxian did not finish her sentence. She stared fixedly at Xian Zihao for a while before turning around and leaving with a reddened face. "Don''t take Cui Liuxian''s words to heart. She''s spoiled like Bingqing." Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was still calmly standing there, Xian Zihao spoke in a warm voice. He walked closer and tucked a strand of hair from her left cheek behind her ear. In his eyes, there was an incomparable natural look of care. "I didn''t take it to heart. I know she''s the same as Jiang Bingqing. Otherwise, how could they be good sisters?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and chuckled, "My heart is always magnanimous. If I were to make a fuss about it, I would have caused her to become restless during the Mid-Autumn Festival." Chapter 162 - When Will The Wedding Be Held? (M) **** The following chapter consists of a mature scene that isn''t appropriate for younger audiences. Please skip if you are uncomfortable. **** . . Xian Zihao had a helpless smile on his face. He wrapped his arm around Jiang Ruolan''s body and rubbed her head naturally. His eyes were filled with love and gentleness. Jiang Ruolan had originally tried to console her heart, but it was still as cloudy as before, but because of Xian Zihao''s natural actions, it made her feel more comfortable. A few people around them who knew about their relationship had ambiguous smiles on their faces. Jiang Ruolan blushed and tried to push Xian Zihao away, but in the end, she was firmly embraced by him. The intimacy between the two made the old man and his wife, who were passing by, smile. "President Xian and his wife are really dear to each other, when will the wedding be held? We need to prepare a red packet!" Xian Zihao laughed lightly. Not only did he not let Jiang Ruolan go, but he also held her in his arms. "We have prepared the wedding recently. When the date is set, we will definitely tell you." "Well, you must let us know at the wedding! Seeing how much President Xian and his wife loved each other, you had to do it as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you have a child one day and when the bride has to wear a wedding dress, it will be painful ~ ~" Director Yuan''s face was full of smiles. "Look at what you''re saying. President Xian and his wife just got married not long ago. Young people nowadays don''t want to have children so soon. Mrs. Xian, as a bride, you must dress up beautifully ~" Director Yuan''s wife pinched her husband''s arm. "That may not be so. When you wore the wedding dress back then, didn''t we already have a son in your belly? It''s because you are so young that you''re easy to conceive." Director Yuan joked. Director Yuan''s wife, who was already in her forties, immediately felt a little embarrassed. She gave her husband an awkward glance, which was met with a hearty smile from him. Jiang Ruolan''s face reddened slightly when she heard their words. When Madame Yuan and her husband left to greet the other officials, Jiang Ruolan awkwardly scratched her forehead. She looked at Xian Zihao with a smile. "About that, my chief editor is still waiting for me. I''ll go find him." Jiang Ruolan hastily pushed his hand away and ran out of his embrace. The smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes was a bit ambiguous as if he was looking at her in another light. He was looking at her stomach. With a blush, Jiang Ruolan turned around and quickly disappeared before his eyes. When she got home, it was already very late. Jiang Ruolan was running back and forth in the lobby with her DV, while Editor-in-Chief Zhang, that son of a bitch, had brought his new girlfriend and had a drink with other politicians all night! By the time she got home, Jiang Ruolan immediately threw herself onto the bed. She didn''t even want to take a bath anymore and only wanted to sleep. It was raining heavily outside, and Xian Zihao had just taken her home when he suddenly received a call. He let her rest first, saying that something had happened in the banquet and that he needed to return to take care of it. Jiang Ruolan did not ask what it was but only nodded and entered the house. She was very tired and wanted to sleep, but after lying in bed and tossing and turning for almost an hour, she couldn''t fall asleep. While listening to the rain outside, Jiang Ruolan decided to get up to heat a glass of milk for herself. Just as she was heating the milk, she heard a sound coming from the front door. She stuck her head out of the kitchen. It was Xian Zihao. He was completely drenched. Jiang Ruolan was curious. He was clearly driving, and there was a covered exit from the Greenville Residence''s parking lot and the apartment door. How can he get soaked like this? Although there was very little snow in H City, the rain was enough to make people catch a cold. Jiang Ruolan left the kitchen and went straight to the bathroom to heat the bathwater for him. She then passed him a glass of milk that had just been heated up. Jiang Ruolan advised Xian Zihao to drink it first, even if he didn''t like it. He took a look at her and drank without a word, then stole a kiss on her cheek. His wet face was cold against hers, but he smelled good. Jiang Ruolan laughed and pushed him away so she wouldn''t catch a cold. Then she went to find dry clothes for him. When Xian Zihao returned, Jiang Ruolan didn''t ask him anything. Yes, they both seemed to be very close, but in reality, there seemed to be a gap between them that could not be ignored. Jiang Ruolan took out some dry clothes and placed them in front of the bathroom door. She knocked on the door and told him that his clothes were outside, then turned around to leave. But before she could turn around, the bathroom door was suddenly opened. Although this was not the first time she had seen him naked, her face was still red. Xian Zihao was standing in front of her in his birthday suit, which scared her and caused her to immediately turn around with a flushed face. Unexpectedly, he suddenly pulled her inside with him. "Come, let''s wash together." Xian Zihao slowly pulled Jiang Ruolan''s dress on her body and let it fall into the pile of his clothes. He lowered a bra strap from her shoulder and repeated the same for the other shoulder, and then reached behind to unfasten the bra. Xian Zihao stretched out his arm and dropped the bra on the pile of clothes. He lowered her panties down slowly over her ass and let them fall to her ankles. Jiang Ruolan was now totally naked. Her heart was beating fast. The bathroom had already steamed up with a dense fog of humidity and the sound of water strongly coming out of the nozzle. A grin formed on Xian Zihao''s face for being able to see such perfection in his wife. He stepped forward, closer and closer, as his glistening shaft swung heavily left and right. He examined her body like it was a fine work of art: a large, perky bust that was well more than a handful, an ass so soft looking that it would be good enough to eat. Seeing her without clothes was enough to bring the beast back out of hiding. Xian Zihao gently pushed her to the wall and began to caress her breasts with his wet hands. His hand then pinched her nipples gently, making them erect. He concentrated on rubbing her nipples between his thumb and forefinger. Jiang Ruolan leaned her head back against the tiles with eyes closed as she was enjoying the attention. Xian Zihao then gently kissed her eyes, forehead, cheeks, and then her lips. His lips ground against hers, his tongue tasting every inch of her mouth until it rubbed sensually against her own. He growled, searching her mouth hungrily. Water cascaded down, softly padding against the sea green tiles and porcelain tub. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan quietly called his name while stroking his chest. It was as smooth as satin, hot, bronzed, and perfectly taut with iron muscle beneath. Her fingers circled the round tip of his nipples. Xian Zihao''s breathing hitched. He wanted to crush her mouth in an all consuming kiss. His fingers clenched into the tiles behind her. His heart was beating so fast that he could feel it tapping at his chest, trying to bust out. Jiang Ruolan''s hands, so soft and innocent, moved down his rippled stomach. She followed every sculpted line of corded muscle. Xian Zihao wrapped his big hand around her delicate wrist, gentle yet firm in his grip. He bit her lips hard before releasing it. He took up a spongey loofah and body wash. After giving it a good lather, releasing the fragrant scent of vanilla and shea butter, he began to caress Jiang Ruolan''s body lovingly. He was languid yet thorough in his movements. Patient in arousing her. Jiang Ruolan''s skin tingled with electricity at each pass over her full breasts. Xian Zihao watched her intently, seeing every goosebump form, how each nipple swelled and darkened. Despite Jiang Ruolan''s pleas, he focused on covering every inch of her front with sweet smelling soapy suds, making her skin slick and shiny. He caught a stray bubbly foam on her breast, cupping the opulent flesh and wiping it away over her nipple with his thumb. Her core throbbed. "You are so delectable," Xian Zihao purred darkly. He moved away, allowing the water to wash away the slippery soap. He used his hands to help, caressing her newly clean, sensitive skin. Jiang Ruolan went to reach for him but Xian Zihao growled as he pinned her arms above her head, pressing her into the hard, damp tiled wall. "Don''t move." Xian Zihao''s other big hand traveled down, cleaning off the suds with the water, leaving her skin glowing. His hand smoothed over her slightly rounded stomach down to the juncture of her thighs. Jiang Ruolan felt helpless, dominated, and she loved it. Xian Zihao''s teeth nipped at her ear as his fingers searched through her folds. With the gentle spray of the water just hitting her hips and nether regions, Xian Zihao used his two fingers, parted her womanly petals to expose the peak of her sex. He manipulated her tender flesh, moving back the clitoral hood and allowing the water to tease the bundle of nerves. Jiang Ruolan shivered. Each drop of water was a tiny shock to her bundle of nerves. Xian Zihao could actually feel her clit throb with the tension building inside her. He took one finger and circled the bud slowly, feeling the pulsations increasing. "Zihao." she was dying. If it weren''t for his holding support, she would have collapsed. Finally, Xian Zihao relented and turned her around, facing the sea-green tiled wall. He then began washing her back with the same care he did her front. Xian Zihao growled with his dark hunger for her. Jiang Ruolan was pressed against the wall, the tiles cool against her overheated and sensitive skin. Her breasts felt so heavy with taut nipples as her breathing became more uneven as her husband caressed her. Xian Zihao was working on her legs when suddenly she felt his lips pressing into the curve of her ass. Jiang Ruolan jumped at the sensation of his abrasive tongue laving her cheek and the small bite that followed it. Why was he so into biting? It was like he wanted to mark her so that everyone knew that she was taken. Xian Zihao''s shaft was hard and filled with fire. His balls drew up tight at his base as his fingers gently petted her womanly petals. Jiang Ruolan had no idea how much he wanted to bite her again; to mark her. He licked her tasty core. The lips were swollen and pink. He took each outer lip and drew it into his mouth and greedily suckled. He then kissed around her saturated entrance while massaging the delicious mounds of her perfect ass. "Zihao, please..." Jiang Ruolan bucked her hips, trying to get him to lick her deeper. He gave her a light smack, his shaft jerking as the cheek rippled from the small blow. "Behave." he chided softly. "You''re always so impatient. I want to appreciate this view just a bit longer." "Any longer and I''ll die!" Xian Zihao chuckled in that smoky timbre that sent an erotic thrill through her. He moved her hips back just a bit, her spine arching and her face were pressing into the damp wall. With sensual care, he began eating her. His tongue lapped and explored each crevice while his thumb casually played with her clit. His other hand would caress her ass, massage it, stroke her leg, and occasionally stroke himself when he was close to bursting to get the edge off. Every time he took himself in hand, Jiang Ruolan felt the vibrations of his groans deep in her core. With another muffled groan, Xian Zihao drove his tongue deep inside her tight yet slippery softness. She tasted of the sweetest, silkiest cream. The spray of the shower hit his back as he knelt before his altar of femininity. His tongue loved her while his thumb rubbed her clit harder. Jiang Ruoalan''s stomach clenched with exquisite contractions that made her cry out for joy. A flood of succulent vanilla cream hit Xian Zihao''s greedy mouth, even dripping down his stubbled chin. Xian Zihao stood up as Jiang Ruolan''s curvaceous body shuddered against the wall. He kept her steady with his hands on her trembling hips. Covering her back with kisses, Xian Zihao drove his iron shaft deep into her supple heat. He groaned at the heavenly sensation of her muscles fluttering around him. His big hands moved over her front as his teeth nibbled her ears. Xian Zihao caressed the creamy mounds of Jiang Ruolan''s breasts, his thumbs circling the darkened tight nubs. Jiang Ruolan wiggled her hips, trying to get every bit of Xian Zihao''s rigid flesh inside her. His wet, slippery fingers dug into her hips in a bruising grip. He growled low, "Don''t move or you''ll finish this way before the real fun begins." Chapter 163 - Senior Zhou Is Going To Pick A Grandson-in-Law (M) **** The following chapter consists of a mature scene that isn''t appropriate for younger audiences. Please skip if you are uncomfortable. **** . . "Earlier wasn''t the fun part?" Jiang Ruolan tried to guide his hand between her thighs but he broke free and placed her hand on the wall. "What did I say? Don''t move." Xian Zihao licked the shell of her ear. He felt her tremble. He moved in languid, sensual strokes at first and slowly pulling all the way out until only the tip, then ramming back in. The angle was so perfect that it rubbed right along her g-spot. His forehead rested on her shoulder, his heavy puffs of breath covering her skin as he moved inside her. As his pace changed, her breathy moans echoed through the bathroom, bouncing off the walls. Her breasts swayed at every thrust. Her pale skin flushed pink from the water''s heat and the rush of arousal. Every little sensation was magnified; every drop of water became an electric touch as the tension in her core tightened. Xian Zihao''s lips skimmed along the delicate skin of her throat. His mouth sucked at it, leaving hickeys behind. His body rubbed against her, slick with water and smoldering with desire. Even as his pace became more of a hammer, he still kept his lunges controlled, focused entirely on her pleasure. "So beautiful." Xian Zihao murmured huskily, rubbing his stubbled cheek into her arched back. "So soft and delicious." Jiang Ruolan wanted to push her hips back to meet the sweet, heavy pressure that was filling her deeper and deeper but Xian Zihao''s strong grip held her in place. He dominated her with the desire to give her pleasure and she loved every bit of it. "You''re almost there, Ruolan?" his voice was so raw with lust, his breath hot in her ear. "I''m coming too. We''re going to come at the same time and you''re going to take every drop of me." Xian Zihao buried his face in Jiang Ruolan''s neck. The controlled rhythm he had set before gave way to frantic need, his hips jack hammering into her yielding flesh. The ravenous slapping of their flesh filled the air. He reached down to between her thighs and began rubbing at her by now ultra-sensitive clit. That pushed her over the edge. Jiang Ruolan saw stars blinking in front of her vision while Xian Zihao groaned loudly. Her silken heat twisted and clenched around his thrusting hardness drawing out his own release. Xian Zihao ground his teeth, reining in the primal desire to bite her again. Her body was so welcoming and so yielding to him. Xian Zihao kissed Jiang Ruolan''s shoulders and back before slowly slipping his rod from her hot and warm core. Afterward, they decided to take a shower again. **** Jiang Ruolan lazily laid on the bed with Xian Zihao''s arm across her waist as he gently embraced her. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she heard him say in her ear, "Zhou Shufen and I have nothing to do with each other. Everything is all in the past. I have never done anything against my will." Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes, looked at his faint and slightly pursed lips. Xian Zihao was solemnly stating a fact to her. He could see the doubt and apprehension she refused to voice under her silence. He didn''t want her to worry too much. This meant that he cared about her feelings too. Jiang Ruolan smiled faintly and put her arms around him, like an octopus that couldn''t be shaken off no matter what. She put her face on his neck and breathed in the smell of the shower gel, "Xian Zihao, I believe in you." Even if Xian Zihao didn''t say what his past with Zhou Shufen was like, the haze in her heart would instantly dissipate as long as he said those words. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t a weak woman who would cower. She understood that as long as Xian Zihao gave her a confirmation, she would be confident. No matter who her opponent was, Cui Liuxian or Zhou Shufen, she wouldn''t give up. "Sometimes, emotions don''t have to be completely given. You have to learn to fight for it yourself." His faint voice sounded above her head and it made her pause for a moment. Jiang Ruolan raised her head from his embrace, catching his gaze in the darkness of the bedroom. Xian Zihao wanted her to fight for it? Was it because he knew that Zhou Shufen''s goal for returning to H City was him? Or could it be that even he was unable to ascertain Zhou Shufen''s goal? How could Jiang Ruolan not understand the meaning behind Xian Zihao''s words **** When Jiang Ruolan went to work the next day, Xian Zihao, as usual, will drove her. Little by little, she found herself turning into a woman who needed to be pampered with love. She always yearned for this seemingly ordinary and tranquil happiness since she was a child. Xian Zihao''s warmth, his kisses, his hugs, his smiles, even though he was only driving quietly, Jiang Ruolan could not restrain herself from glancing at him from time to time. When the car stopped in front of the company''s gate, Jiang Ruolan immediately unbuckled her seat belt. But suddenly, Xian Zihao pulled her over. Caught off guard, Jiang Ruolan directly fell into his embrace, and when she raised her head, he fiercely kissed her. When he finally let go of her lips, he looked at her teasingly, "If you want to look at me again in the future, just look at me openly. No need to sneakily look at me." "What are you talking about? When did I sneakily look at you? I''m not infatuated with your face, so why should I looked it openly?" she whispered. Xian Zihao smiled and glanced at the time, indicating that she would be late if she didn''t get out of the car. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly got out and entered the company. In the afternoon, she still did not see Xiong Ruogang''s figure. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know where Xiong Ruogang had gone, so she had to have lunch alone in the company''s cafeteria. Suddenly, she heard a few colleagues who were not from the same department whispering to each other nearby. "I heard that Senior Zhou is going to stay in the country for a while. It seems like his granddaughter Zhou Shufen had divorced a while ago. I also heard Senior Zhou is going to pick a grandson-in-law for her." "Really? Senior Zhou''s granddaughter was once married? I can''t tell, but from the way she''s dressed, she doesn''t seem that old." "No matter how you look at it, she''s still young. I heard that she was already 27 years old and is a top student in the finance department of Harvard University. She received quite a few awards when she was still a student. She''s also very smart." "I heard that Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao were once in a relationship, but five years ago, they somehow broke up. Then, Xian Zihao returned to H City, while Zhou Shufen married a man with a pretty good family background, but then, I heard that that man seemed to be a criminal with an unknown family background." "At that time, when Zhou Shufen married someone, it caused quite a sensation both at H City and abroad!" "Then her sudden divorce and her appearance in H City, could it be... Is she trying to rekindle an old relationship with Xian Zihao?" "Shh, lower your voice. Editor Jiang is sitting over there. Don''t let her hear you. She''s Xian Zihao''s wife, so she probably doesn''t know anything about Zhou Shufen!" "Hey, tell me, which one of the two is prettier? If you were Xian Zihao, would you choose your current wife or the ex-girlfriend you once loved?" "Who knows, Zhou Shufen is very beautiful, and also has a baby face, giving off a very lively feeling. Our editor Jiang is also not bad, but I heard that Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen were a legendary couple during their year at Harvard. Later on, Xian Zihao established his Xian Company, and Zhou Shufen also gained a great reputation in the global financial world." "Both of them achieved great things, and neither of them relied on the other. I heard they also were extremely close." "I heard that Zhou Shufen had a daughter who will be five years old? It couldn''t be related to President Xian, right?" "Considering the time, it''s not impossible!" "If she really is Xian Zihao''s daughter, then that would be too sad for Editor Jiang. Will she be willing to be her stepmother?" "That''s not necessarily the case. None of us have seen Jiang''s Family members, but it seems like Editor Jiang doesn''t have a family background. Zhou Shufen is different. If the child really does belong to Xian Zihao, then Zhou Shufen''s sudden appearance to H City was to rebuild their relationship, I think Editor Jiang will be completely out of the picture!" Chapter 164 - Was It Because You Hate Me Or Because You Were Afraid Of My Mother "Aiyo, this is really like in a Chinese drama scene." "Sigh, who said that marrying a rich family is definitely a good thing. I can see that there are a lot of things there. I saw some news from other media this morning, you know, I saw a picture in it. It''s from last night''s welcoming banquet. Editor Jiang and Xian Family stood not far away, but Old Man Xian and Xian Jian acted as if they didn''t see her at all! Tsk tsk." "Really? Xian Zihao seems to be very nice to Editor Jiang. I saw President Xian''s Land Rover parked outside our company this morning and he even gave Editor Jiang a very sweet kiss. I''m so jealous of her!" "Maybe he did that because he saw his beloved ex-girlfriend coming back and was afraid that his wife would be too suspicious. He intentionally coaxed her and then openly went to meet his ex-girlfriend." Jiang Ruolan finished her lunch quickly. Then she got up from the table and left the cafeteria. However, as she passed by her colleagues'' tables, she stopped and turned around to glance at them. Those who had noticed her passing by immediately quieted down and lowered their heads to eat. When they noticed her gaze, they immediately raised their eyes to look at her and smiled. "Greetings, Editor-in-Chief Jiang." Jiang Ruolan smiled friendly, then she said, "The company''s Reporting Department has been very busy lately. Instead of busy thinking about work, you interns are more likely to spend time gossiping. You will definitely get good internship results. When the internships end, you will probably continue to be an official employee." Everyone knew that even though this company was just a company invested under Qin Group, it was still one of the country''s most important media companies. Many university students were sent over for internships by famous schools. However, internships were only internships, and being able to be expropriated by the company was the most practical goal of these people who came over to practice. When she said this, those interns immediately bowed their heads, repeatedly saying sorry. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t actually blaming them. Gossip was a woman''s nature. If it weren''t for the fact that no one disliked the news, people in the media would have starved to death. Although her words weren''t heavy, it was enough for them not to dare to discuss these things behind someone else''s back anymore, especially when the matter involving her. Since Jiang Ruolan had already achieved her goal, she didn''t want to stay any longer. She politely smiled at them and said, "Eat well." With that, she turned around and left. "Heavens, why was that smile on Editor Jiang''s face just now like she was gritting her teeth in anger? It can''t be that she really heard what we just said, right?" Behind her, a lower voice could be heard faintly. It was faintly, but it still could be heard clearly in the ears of an attentive person like Jiang Ruolan. Although she had some confidence in herself now, it was still impossible for her to be completely unaffected. Xian Zihao had said that he wanted her to fight for their relationship, and even though Zhou Shufen had a strong sense of purpose, she did not reveal her edge and had not made a move yet. Or perhaps, even if she did make a move, Jiang Ruolan would not be able to see it now. What could she do? She had no choice but to wait and observe. Jiang Ruolan had no other choice but to calm down and continued to live her life wholeheartedly. When she got off work, Jiang Ruolan suddenly received a call. It was from an unfamiliar number. When she picked up the call and heard the voice, her face changed slightly. **** Half an hour later, in H City, Beidou Avenue, in an elegant and secluded teahouse... Jiang Ruolan didn''t know why Zhan Lian would choose such a place to meet with her, but from her understanding of Zhan Lian, she knew that she had always been disdainful of her. Jiang Ruolan knew that Zhan Lian came alone to H City to meet her and of course, her sudden appearance was without Jiang Guanyu''s knowledge. When she arrived at the teahouse, she saw Zhan Lian sitting in the second floor''s plum blossom room. Zhan Lian was indeed a woman who knew how to enjoy herself. Jiang Ruolan snickered as she followed the waiter''s lead. Once they entered the room, she then met with Zhan Lian''s eyes. The last time they saw each other was in G City and her daughter, Jiang Bingqing, had insulted her in public. But now, Zhan Lian was sitting here, saying she wanted to have a meal together. What kind of plot is this? Jiang Ruolan didn''t refuse because she really wanted to know what this woman, who had treated her so ruthlessly in the past, wanted to do. "Sit down." Seeing Jiang Ruolan entered the room, Zhan Lian didn''t have much of an expression on her face. She gave her an indifferent glance and then motioned for her to sit down. A pot of jasmine tea was already placed on the table. It was a very simple and plain tea, suitable for a woman like Zhan Lian who often dressed elegantly. The waiter, under Zhan Lian''s gaze, left the room. Jiang Euolan sat down and put down her bag. Only then did she slowly raise her head and look at Zhan Lian. Zhan Lian smiled faintly, but the smile was not in the depths of her eyes. She quietly sized Jiang Ruolan up and down with a calm demeanor and nodded her head, saying, "You''ve really grown up." Her tone was not one of an elder who doted on a child but was instead one of a sigh. "Since Auntie Lian is already half a century old, of course, I will not be a child anymore." Jiang Ruolan didn''t have any expression on her face. There was no edge to her voice, but neither was there any warmth. She stretched out her hand to pour herself a cup of jasmine tea and calmly drank it. "Yeah, your dad and I are already old." Zhan Lian pursed her lips, but her gaze was still locked onto her. Jiang Ruolan took a sip of tea and held the teacup, twirling it in her hand as she played with it. She looked straight into Zhan Lian''s eyes and smiled lightly. "Auntie Lian traveled all the way from G City to H City and even specially arranged to meet me. It can''t be that you wanted to treat me tea, right?" "What is it? Are you afraid that I''ll poison this tea?" Zhan Lian glanced at her. There wasn''t a shred of kindness in her eyes, but it wasn''t as cold as when she was young. Jiang Ruolan also put down her teacup without leaving a trace, then poured herself another cup of tea. She blew on it with her lips and said, "Auntie Lian must be joking. If you want to poison me, you don''t need to wait until seven years. For the past fourteen years I''ve been in the Jiang Family, you''ll have a lot of time and opportunity." "Jiang Ruolan, since it''s like this, then I will be straight-forward to you." Zhan Lian looked at her sternly. "You have grown up too. Let''s have a good chat. You and Yijun have always been a thorn in my side, and you have been stubborn since you were young. You look gentle and quiet, but in reality, your thoughts are even deeper than that dead mother of yours." Jiang Ruolan did not retort. She didn''t even know how to protect herself when she was young, so how could she have any tricks up her sleeve? At most, she would have learned how to endure it. However, since Zhan Lian was honest with her, she was too lazy to argue with her. She only smiled and quietly sipped her tea, not saying anything. "I really don''t welcome you and Yijun. In the first two years after you were accepted into Jiang Family, I argued with your father, smashed things, and forced him to send you away, but your father, huh. He is someone you understand as well. In this family, he doesn''t have much of an opinion on things, no matter what I do to you, he knows that I am just venting my anger." Zhan Lian''s voice was calm, and every word she spoke revealed all her ruthless thoughts. Jiang Ruolan calmly looked at her, waiting for her to continue. "So after so many years and I hit you too many times in front of Bingqing, she might have learned to take care of you in her shallow awareness. Even though Bingqing is the apple of the Jiang Family''s eye, in the end, she was still spoiled by me to the point of being domineering. As for you, Jiang Ruolan, I hate you and your mother to the bones. In those years, sometimes, even when I slept, I would suddenly wake up because of those nightmares she brought upon me. I really want to use all the methods I have to make you disappear from this world, disappear from my sight. But I never did. I hate you, but in my heart, I also know that you are just a child. You and Yijun are both innocent, not to mention that you both have Guanyu''s blood on you. Her explanation made Jiang Ruolan burst into laughter. All she knew that every time she had listened to those fairy tales when she was very young, she always linked Zhan Lian as a bad stepmother, a witch, and all the characters of the wicked. At least Zhan Lian knew what she was doing and could even come up with a good excuse. Jiang Ruolan put down her teacup and stared quietly at Zhan Lian''s reminiscing eyes. "Was it because you hate me or because you were afraid of my mother?" Zhan Lian looked at her with a slightly drowsy expression. She seemed to understand the meaning of her words, but she also felt that it was unlikely. "Every time you see Yijun and I, you will remember what method you used to steal someone else''s husband, right?" Jiang Ruolan laughed softly. Her tone was as if she was talking about a normal meal, but it instantly caused Zhan Lian''s gaze to stiffen slightly. Jiang Ruolan mockingly said, "You must want to know, how did I know? Even if my mother died twenty years ago, it does not mean that she did not have any friends when she was alive. Even if the reason why you brought me back to the Jiang Family was to hide from others, to prevent those people from coming into contact with me, no matter what, there would still be times when you miscalculated. At the age of sixteen, during our school''s summer camp outing, I managed to escape your sight for an entire week, and during that week, I met some people and learned a lot of things." Zhan Lian didn''t say anything. It was as if she just realized that this little girl who had been growing up for fourteen years could actually hide everything so deeply. Chapter 165 - Crystal Necklace Sixteen years old, and she already knew the truth, yet she didn''t say anything at all. At least, in the year that Jiang Ruolan left the Jiang Family, she didn''t seem to have changed at all. Even though Jiang Ruolan was still just a child in front of her, but to Zhan Lian, this Jiang Ruolan expressed fear and admiration in her. As for Jiang Ruolan, she continued to endure after learning the truth because she was used to living a life like that. Not knowing how to resist, she had neither the ability nor the opportunity to do anything. On the other hand, she did not want those who knew the truth to be targeted by those from the Jiang Family. Most of them had gone to other cities, whether they were overseas or passed away, and she had never seen her mother''s parents before. Perhaps her mother was just an orphan, which was why she lost Jiang Guanyu''s love, who was so snobbish. Thus, all these years, Jiang Ruolan could only depend on Jiang Yijun for her life. Zhan Lian was silent for a moment. It seemed that Jiang Ruolan''s words had interrupted her original purpose, so she just stared at her for a long time. "Auntie Lian." Seeing that Zhan Lian was silent, Jiang Ruolan smiled and said, "Can I ask you a question?" Zhan Lian slightly frowned, not knowing what kind of trick Jiang Ruolan had in her sleeve. This child was much smarter than when she was young, Zhan Lian had already started to consider a different way of talking to her, but she didn''t expect Jiang Ruolan to make the first move. Not once she frowned and looked at her with a hint of coldness in her eyes. "What do you want to ask?" Zhan Lian''s tone was calm, but there were traces of caution in her tone. It was very obvious that if Jiang Ruolan knew this fact, then there would probably be others who would know of it as well. This little girl might very well destroy the image that she had built up between the ladies of the Jiang Family in these twenty odd years. Jiang Ruolan looked at Zhan Lian''s cautious gaze with a smile, "Auntie Lian, you don''t have to be nervous. Who doesn''t want to live a quiet life? If no one forced me to become anxious, I might hide some of my past deep within my heart. I didn''t want to see the Jiang Family set off a storm of blood that would drag me into this again, but of course, the precondition would be.." Jiang Ruolan paused and snickered. "You have to control that daughter of yours, don''t let her mess with me again." "You are indeed the same as your mother." Finally, Zhan Lian opened her mouth and spoke in a slightly cold and indifferent tone. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t in a hurry. She knew Zhan Lian''s personality. It was better to provoke a gentleman than a villain. People like Zhan Lian could only erode her rationality bit by bit and could not face her head on with a spear in broad daylight. But Zhan Lian was wrong. She, Jiang Ruolan, was different from her mother. Jiang Ruolan just smiled and lightly shook the remaining tea that was still in her cup. Seeing the light on the ceiling of the private room shining into the water, she carelessly asked, "Did my mother give you a crystal necklace?" Zhan Lian glared at her when she heard this. Her original goal was to determine if the necklace was still in Jiang Ruolan''s hands, but based on what she had said, it seemed that the necklace wasn''t in her hands. "You know that necklace too?" Zhan Lian asked indifferently. "Actually, I didn''t remember much, but a few months ago, Jiang Bingqing came to my house and then wanted me to hand over the necklace. At first, I didn''t understand, but then I remembered that I saw a crystal necklace at my mother''s place when I was very young. In those days, there were few people who understood the value of natural crystals. Those who understood its value were people of high society, and the price of natural crystals at that time was extraordinary as well. It was not something that could be obtained by ordinary people." "So, why did Jiang Bingqing come looking for it? This really puzzled me. Auntie Lian, can you help me solve this question?" Jiang Ruolan''s tone was innocent and at a loss, as if she was very curious about the meaning of the necklace, but the intention was obvious. The crystal necklace was not in her hands. Zhan Lian initially had some doubts, but after looking at Jiang Ruolan''s expression and attitude, it seemed like she really did not have it in her hands. This way, Zhan Lian could be at ease. "It''s nothing. Bingqing heard that your mother had a necklace from your father, but she didn''t know it was broken. She came here to look for it in a fit of anger." Jiang Ruolan nodded in understanding. She lowered her head and took another sip of tea, her gaze falling on the table. When they left the teahouse, Zhan Lian got in a taxi while Jiang Ruolan watched her left silently. She had always thought that the necklace was nothing, but after so long, she suddenly realized how important that necklace was to the Jiang Family. Especially today, when Zhan Lian, who usually disdained her, actually took the initiative to look for her. It seemed like there was something hidden within the necklace that she didn''t know about. **** The next morning, as Jiang Ruolan was waiting for the person in charge of the building to write the documents, her cell suddenly rang. When she saw the caller''s name, her face stiffened. Thinking about how they almost had an accident after drinking at the hotel the other day, how she pushed him away and ran away, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether she should answer the call or not. She didn''t hear from him for the past two days. She thought that perhaps he also felt awkward, but she didn''t expect that this brat''s awkward period was so short. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a long time before answering. The weather was cold and the wind was strong, so she decided to enter the building. "Where are you?" As soon as she picked up the phone, she heard Qin Gengxin ask directly. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. As expected, people like him think too fast, just like his Qin Company''s shares. Every year they rise, it''s really a jump in the world, but it''s not strange at all. "What''s the matter?" Jiang Ruolan also gave a short answer. Qin Gengxin was silent for two seconds. Then, he said, "Tell me where you are. I''ll go look for you." "Why are you looking for me? I''m at work, so I don''t have time to accompany you, Young Master Qin." As she spoke, she vaguely heard the sounds of police cars coming from outside the building. She thought it was just a police car passing by, so she didn''t pay much attention to it. "I''m at your company, sitting in your office. Are you working? Go to your cubicle!" Jiang Ruolan was speechless. "I have an interview this morning and was waiting for someone outside." "Where are you waiting?" Jiang Ruolan: "" "Is there really something you need?" "Yes!" Damn, why was his tone so unkind today? Was he having a PMS? In addition, the sound of the police cars outside was getting louder and louder. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but take a glance outside the building and saw that there were several police cars parked nearby. She didn''t pay them much attention at first, so why were there so many coming over now? "''Jiang Ruolan, what sound is that? Where are you?" All of sudden, Qin Gengxin''s tone of voice change. It seemed that he heard the sound of the police car as well. It was clear how loud this sound was. "Seems like quite a few police cars have arrived. I''ll go take a look." Jiang Rulan was about to hang up when Qin Gengxin cut her. "Where are you? Speak!" Qin Gengxin urged. Jiang Ruolan was a little anxious as she heard the voices outside. She also saw a lot of people rushing out of the building to watch the commotion. She could vaguely hear some of them saying that it seemed to be caused by some migrant workers and that President Xian had also come Hearing Xian Zihao''s name, she was even more anxious to get out. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but say into the phone, "Private building!" After that, she hung up the phone and quickly walked out. As she walked out of the building, she discovered that there were already over a dozen police cars parked in the vicinity, including the escalators and large air cushions belonging to the fire brigade. Chapter 166 - Reporter I Jiang Ruolan glanced at the air cushion and unconsciously raised her head to look at the roof of the eighteen-story private office building, and saw a middle-aged man in white and blue hospital uniforms standing there. Since the building''s height was too high and too far away, she couldn''t see it clearly, but vaguely she could see from his shadow that this man was one of the laborers who had caused the previous commotion. Was he ... trying to jump out of the building? Jiang Ruolan looked towards the police cars and then quickly took a few steps back so that she could see the people above more clearly. She saw many people on the roof, and the laborer looked like he was threatening the rescue team. No one can approach him. At this point of view, Jiang Ruolan did not know what was going on on the roof. But with a height of 18 floors, even with an air cushion, the person will surely die if he falls. This air cushion was utterly useless! Jiang Ruolan quickly took out the DV from her bag and took a picture of the scene while observing the situation upstairs. "This man appeared to be an injured laborer in a riot with the criminal police squad some time ago. I heard he was locked up in a psychiatric hospital, then somehow he fled and wanted to jump out of the building. He even called the hospital and said that if they did not give him an explanation, he would kill himself and let the bad name of H City and Xian Group spread." "I...I think I saw President Xian just now. I wonder where he''s gone?" "He must have gone upstairs. This worker has been standing there for a long time. President Xian must have been shocked. He came in person to see the situation. Will he try to persuade the laborer?" "These architects and investors are most afraid of a murder case. Once they are caught by someone, not to mention President Xian, even the upper echelons of H City cannot escape unscathed." "Our country is very strict about catching these people, and I heard that this laborer didn''t actually commit any major crimes. The criminal police were afraid of trouble, so they locked him up in a mental hospital. They even got a medical certificate saying that this laborer contracted hysteria and wanted him to recuperate in a mental hospital. I think this laborer was abused in the mental hospital. His life is worse than death!" "Wasn''t Xian Zihao not in H City during that time?" "Yeah, I really don''t know who made this decision. Isn''t this considered cheating?" "Aiya, look! He''s about to jump down!" The onlookers immediately cried out in alarm and quickly scattered in all directions. However, the laborer only took another small step towards the edge and hadn''t jumped yet. Jiang Ruolan suddenly turned around and rushed into the private office. She grabbed one of the staff members inside and asked her how to get to the top floor. The staff looked at her strangely and said that the rescue teams were already on the roof, and onlookers were not allowed to go up casually. Jiang Ruolan took out her work ID and said that she was a commercial Reporting Department. She explained that this matter related to life and death, and after hesitating for a moment, the staff pointed at the elevator. "Take the elevator to the 18th floor, there''s a door on the far left of the 18th floor. Jiang Ruolan thanked the staff and hurried to the elevator. When she arrived on the 18th floor, she saw several security guards standing there. When they saw her coming over, they immediately blocked her path. Anxiously, she tried to explain why she was up. Just as she was about to reveal her identity, a security guard from earlier, called Little Tian, walked closer. "She''s President Xian''s wife." Little Tian glanced at her and told them to clear the way. The security guards were surprised for a moment, and then they turned to make way. Jiang Ruolan was in a hurry, so she didn''t have time to thank the security guards who had been "scared" by her, hence she nodded gratefully at him and rushed up to the rooftop. Assistant Bai and Secretary Du, who was standing seven or eight meters away were trying to talk with the laborer. There were also two people wearing the police uniform, and because the laborer worker was putting his life on the line, no one dared to come forward. However, all of them were staring at the laborer''s actions and if he made the slightest movement to jump down, they would immediately rush up to save him. After Secretary Du finished his call, he immediately walked towards Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao was the closest to the laborer, and the moment the worker saw Secretary Du approaching, he screamed with bloodshot eyes, "Don''t come near me!" The laborer was agitated and his entire body was trembling. Even though he did not plan to jump down yet, a slight careless movement could cause him to fall. Xian Zihao raised his hand, signaling for Secretary Du to stop. Secretary Du paused in his steps and hesitated for a moment. He didn''t come nearer and only said, "President Xian, the two criminal police officers related to this incident are already rushing over here. The psychiatrist and nurse have already followed your orders and will come here quickly. They should be able to arrive in around ten minutes." Xian Zihao nodded, his gaze shifted to the laborer again. "I have followed your request and asked the people involved to come here. Whoever is responsible for this problem, Xian Group will definitely get justice for you. If there is anything we can do, just let us know. So, please step down and come here." The laborer''s eyes were red as he looked at him. His eyes filled with caution. "No! I don''t believe you! None of you people are good. If I go there, you will immediately give me a sedative like those doctors. You are going to drag me away and lock me up again! I''ve had enough of you bastards! If you don''t give me justice and give me back my freedom, I would rather jump down and let none of you have a good life!" "Lian Qigang, you don''t know what''s good for you! Since Mr. Xian said so, he will definitely give you justice. What are you blabbering on about?" On the other side, the person wearing the uniform was filled with impatience. The laborer immediately clenched his fists. Veins popped out on his forehead, and his eyes were bloodshot. He took a small step back while staring at them. Xian Zihao frowned and looked coldly at the inspector. Assistant Bai hurriedly walked over and stopped behind Xian Zihao. When the laborer was about to tell her to stay away, she cut him. "With President Xian giving you justice, what else do you have to worry about? We can also help you get in touch with them. As long as you come over, we will do anything you want." "All of you, do you think I''m stupid ?! Damn, you all treated our lives like grass! If I were taken by you all today, I would still die. Moreover, I would die in an unknown state. No one knows. where I die, and since I am going to die, why not die more vigorously, and let you all suffer retribution!" The laborer''s voice had become hoarse, and he was even trembling. It was clear that he was afraid of death, but he knew that he would die in a more tragic way if he did not intimidate them. "You " Assistant Bai was about to say something, but she was interrupted by Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao looked at the laborer calmly. Even though he was being threatened, he was still calm and composed. His eyes looked at the wound on the laborer''s leg, which had been dyed blue and white. He remembered the night in the hospital when he had gone to comfort this laborer; at that time, he was lying on the bed and his face was pale, as if he wanted to say something to him but didn''t dare to. Xian Zihao pondered for a moment and slowly said in a clear voice, "You want me to seek justice for you, but you don''t trust me. This kind of endless entanglement probably won''t benefit you much." When the laborer heard this, he was stunned for a moment. Suddenly, he looked around them, "I know you would disagree with my request. You are just trying to fool me. You are thinking of a way to get me away!" "What do you want us to do? How can I make you believe me?" Xian Zihao said indifferently. "I " The laborer stood there nervously. Behind him was an abyss that was tens of meters high. In front of him was an official who was seen as a jackal, a tiger, and a leopard. None of these people can convince him. The laborer thought for a moment, then suddenly shouted, "I want a reporter! I want the media! I want the media to record our conversations! If you dare to lie to me, I''ll let the media expose you all!" "What are you trying to do? You asked us to find people from the torture squad, a hospital, and now you want a reporter? Are you done yet? Do you think you can just order us to obey your demands and let those people come over to watch you pretending suicide?" The inspector cursed again. "I don''t care! I want a reporter! I want the media to record everything that happened today. I want all of you to be filmed! Record all our conversations! I don''t believe you without reporters! I don''t believe a single word of it!" The laborer suddenly shouted in excitement. Seeing the laborer''s actions, Assistant Bai walked forward nervously. However, she suddenly heard Xian Zihao saying, "Go find a reporter nearby, tell them to come here." "You don''t have to look for it. I''m a reporter!" Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan, who had been standing quietly by the door to the rooftop, made a sound. She came here only to find out whether Xian Zihao was safe or not. Her voice caused everyone on the rooftop to turn towards her in surprise. Xian Zihao, who had been completely focused on the laborer''s actions, hadn''t noticed her appearance. When he looked at her, he did not seem surprised. "I am a reporter! What do you want to say to me? I have a recording pen and a small DV. I can do whatever you need with my help." Jiang Ruolan didn''t have time to pay attention to onlookers'' gaze as she walked towards the laborer. When she approached him, the laborer''s reaction was still skeptical, but he still allowed her to approach him. "Ruolan." Xian Zihao suddenly called out to her with a deep voice. Jiang Ruolan stopped and turned around to look at him. Xian Zihao''s expression wasn''t looking too good as he signaled her with his eyes to back away. Jiang Ruolan smiled and shook her head at him, "I represent the media and have the authority to record your conversations and get justice for Lian Qigang." Her words were very official. It was obvious that her conversation was to be heard by this laborer. Chapter 167 - Reporter II Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and said in a low voice that only she could hear, "Don''t go over there. It''s very dangerous." Just then, the laborer suddenly shouted, "I don''t believe you''re a reporter! What proof do you have? Do you have a press card or something? Who knows if you are one of them!" The laborer was not stupid and asked loudly. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She turned around to look at the laborer and took out her working ID from her pocket. "This is my ID." "I can''t see it clearly, give it to me!" Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment when she heard the laborer''s words. She glanced at where the laborer was standing and immediately tightened her grip on her working ID. "Give me your working ID. I''ll show it to him." Xian Zihao suddenly walked towards her. Jiang Ruolan was just about to say no, when she heard the laborer yell angrily, "Let her come! Other than her, none of you are allowed to approach!" Xian Zihao cast a sidelong glance at the laborer. His gaze was as cold as ice. He had a lot of burdens to shoulder. Besides, he also worried about her. Jiang Ruolan smiled and said, "It''s fine. He needs my help. Right now, only I can help him. He won''t do anything to me." Xian Zihao looked at her hesitantly. Obviously, he did not want her to take the risk for him, but she smiled as she held her working ID. "Besides, there are not many media companies here. You will take at least 20 minutes to call a reporter to come here. I think he is already tired." Finally, Xian Zihao understood that at this moment, Jiang Ruolan was the only one who could get close to the laborer. Although he didn''t want to risk her life, she was right. This was the media''s professional character and ethics. The media was sometimes the only way for citizens to communicate. Xian Zihao let go of her hand. He seemed a little helpless against her for trying so hard, but he was forced to agree by the circumstances and could only let her do as she pleased. "Be careful." Jiang Ruolan nodded and looked at the laborer. "I will walk there. You will see my working ID and confirm that I am a reporter. I will also record the conversation you had with President Xian. I promise, as long as you are innocent, after today, you will not be harmed again!" No one wanted to die unless they were forced into a dead end. Hearing Jiang Ruolan''s words, the laborer seemed to see a glimmer of hope and nodded his head, "Okay, come over here. I can see that you are indeed a reporter, so I believe you!" Jiang Ruolan looked at the situation in front of him anxiously. When she heard the laborer''s words, she felt even more pressure. She could no longer hesitate as she took her working ID and walked over. Just as she took a step forward, her legs trembled. Although she wasn''t afraid of heights, this building was at least 18 stories tall and not to mention that she, herself, didn''t have much confidence. Whether it was bravado or a real career, at least at that moment, she felt that she should do something for Xian Zihao. Or perhaps something for this pitiful civilian worker. Jiang Ruolan tried to calm her emotions and approached the laborer. She looked at the place where he was standing, and her heart felt a little scared. She then took a small step forward, and after that step, she stood on the balcony and could definitely see everything that was happening below the private building. Jiang Ruolan had also stood at the edge of the building, but she did her best to ignore that height and tried to calm her heart as she carefully looked at the doubt in the laborer''s eyes. The laborer''s hands were trembling as he took her working ID. He looked at it for a long time and could barely read the words like the press and media. Then he looked at the one inch photo, then at Jiang Ruolan, before taking a deep breath. Jiang Ruolan thought that he finally believed in her, but just as she was about to sigh in relief, the laborer suddenly grabbed her hand, shocking her until her entire body froze. Xian Zihao, Assistant Bai, and Secretary Du also stepped forward. "Miss reporter! Miss reporter, I''ll leave my life to you! You must help me seek justice! I don''t want to be locked up by those people anymore! I''m not sick, I''m not insane, I don''t need to go to a mental hospital, I don''t want them to give me sedatives, the doctors still beat me up every day. I''m begging you! I''m begging you, please help me! I know I was wrong, I shouldn''t ask for money for no reason, but I''m not that old. At most, I''ll be punished for a few days, right? Why did they do this to me? Why? Those people have no conscience. Miss reporter, you must help me, otherwise I will not be able to survive!" "You " Jiang Ruolan could feel that his hands were covered in sweat. She really wanted to throw him off, but she couldn''t bear to do so. Not to mention that this place was so dangerous. Jiang Ruolan didn''t dare to make any movements and could only nod her head in agreement. "I''ll help you. I''ll definitely help you." "You must not lie to me, my life is on your shoulders!" The laborer suddenly grabbed her wrist fiercely. With a menacing look in his eyes, he said, "Otherwise, I will pull you down with me!" "Calm down!" Xian Zihao, who was unable to get close, said in a stern voice. "Alright, let me calm down. I''m calm." The laborer nodded. He hesitated for a while and then said, "That day during the riots with the Criminal Police, I was actually ...I ..." At the same time, his gaze froze for a moment, as if he had been stunned. The laborer was trembling. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to ask him what was going on, he seemed to have lost his balance and couldn''t stand still. He originally wanted to step down, but he suddenly slipped and fell back as soon as he moved. Before Jiang Ruolan could react, the laborer suddenly grabbed her wrist with his hand. It was as if he only wanted to use her as a support but ignored that she also couldn''t support him. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan was pushed down and her mind became blank She even forgot to cry for help when she heard Xian Zihao''s voice which sounded like his heart was broken, "Ruolan!" The moment she fell, she subconsciously reached back and grabbed the hands of the laborer. She fell, the laborer fell, and the two of them fell at the same time. Just as she thought she would die just like that, someone quickly pulled the laborer''s arm. The laborer was already screaming in panic and was even struggling to wave Jiang Ruolan''s hand away. Jiang Ruolan desperately grabbed his hand and refused to let go. She looked up and saw Xian Zihao was the first to rush forward and hold the laborer''s hand. "Ahh I don''t want to die, I don''t want to die!" The laborer cried and screamed, "Pull me up. I don''t want to die!" "If you don''t want to die, then don''t move recklessly!" Xian Zihao frowned. A few people came over to help, but their movements were a little slow. Both of them were too heavy and their weight made the rescue team struggle to save them. Jiang Ruolan tightly held onto the laborer''s hand while she felt something poke at the back of her head. It was extremely painful. She suddenly felt a warmth on her neck. She was somewhat surprised and bewildered. She smelled blood but did not know what exactly had hit her head. However, she still held onto the hands of the laborer with all her consciousness. "Let me go, don''t pull me down, let go, let go!" That laborer was afraid of death. He was afraid that Jiang Ruolan would drag him down with her and try to shake her off. Jiang Ruolan started to feel dizzy and could not hold on any longer, Xian Zihao sternly shouted from above, "Don''t move recklessly! If she falls, I will let you die with her! If you don''t want to die, then don''t move recklessly!" The laborer immediately stopped swinging his arms, but Jiang Ruolan didn''t have much strength left. Her arms were in pain from the hanging position, and she was covered in sweat. Jiang Ruolan gradually lost control of her hands as her body started to slide down. The people at the top tried to drag them up. Jiang Ruolan''s vision started to blur and her consciousness began to fade as more and more blood flowed from the back of her head. As soon as the laborer was dragged up, Xian Zihao immediately tried to grab her hand, trying to pull her back. She was no longer able to hold on to anything. He instantly grabbed her sliding arm. "Ruolan, hold on tight!" She wanted to move her hands, but she was too weak. She could vaguely hear that the metal door of the rooftop was kicked open by someone. She didn''t know who had rushed over, but she didn''t have the energy to think about it. A strange buzzing sound entered her ears, making her feel uncomfortable. She felt as if her vision had turned black and it was even difficult for her to breathe. The moment Jiang Ruolan was finally pulled up, Xian Zihao quickly bent down and hugged her, only to find that the back of her head was bleeding profusely. "Ruolan?!" His hands trembled as he held her, his right hand on the back of her head. He could feel the blood seeping through his fingers. Jiang Ruolan slightly opened her eyes. She saw that Xian Zihao''s face was frighteningly white. She wanted to say that she was fine, but no words came out as she opened her mouth. Jiang Ruolan tried to smile at him and hold his hand tightly. She heard his voice close to her ear, gently comforting her, "Don''t be afraid, Ruolan. Don''t be afraid, okay. Let''s go to the hospital. We''ll go to the hospital immediately!" Jiang Ruolan reluctantly nodded her head and at the same time, her vision became completely blurry. She could only see faint shadows crisscrossing in front of her eyes. She couldn''t tell if it was black or white. It was chaos. "Call an ambulance!" Xian Zihao tried his best to maintain his calm as he placed his hand on the back of her head, trying to stop the blood from flowing out. However, when he raised his head, he was shocked to see Qin Gengxin, who had kicked open the door to the rooftop. "Call an ambulance! Madam Xian is injured and is on the verge of death. Quickly!" Secretary Du hurriedly said to Assistant Bai, who was on the phone. The word "Madam Xian" caused Qin Gengxin, who rushed forward to freeze on the spot. Chapter 168 - I Want To Shoot You To Death Right Now, And You Are Asking Me To Calm Down? Jiang Ruolan did not know what was going on with her. There were some voices in her ear. She could hear it clearly from time to time, and then she also felt that she could not hear it clearly. Her consciousness was still vague, she wanted to open her eyes to take a look, but she felt as if there were a thousand pounds in her eyelids. Jiang Ruolan could not open her eyes no matter what. Is she dead? Jiang Ruolan vaguely remembered that a rusty metal had hit her head. When the laborer desperately struggled to get rid of her, she was thrown into the air, swaying, and her forehead heavily hit the cold wall. She didn''t know whether it was a concussion, but she felt a strong wave of dizziness. No, she couldn''t die. She couldn''t just die like this! She couldn''t leave Yijun alone. She didn''t want her life to end like this. She had just achieved happiness. She did not want to die! Jiang Ruolan could faintly hear someone''s voice. "President Xian, there''s a traffic jam at the intersection ahead. The ambulance can''t pass through!" Assistant Bai''s voice. Afterward, she could not hear clearly. In her trance, Jiang Ruolan only felt that she was put in the car, vaguely hearing the sound of the car quickly reversing, the sound of wheels piercing her ears, and the voice of someone who was gently calming her down. "Nothing will happen to you. Don''t be afraid." Jiang Ruolan wasn''t afraid. She just wasn''t willing to die like this. "Patient''s brain has suffered a severe concussion. The blood arteries between her head and neck have been penetrated by rusty metal. Excessive blood loss. She needed immediate treatment!" Jiang Ruolan could not open her eyes, but her fingers were moving. She subconsciously held onto someone''s arm and said in a faint and hoarse voice. "That laborer... Is he dead Is---" If that laborer fell and died, then her life would be wasted. On the contrary, it would only add another layer of pressure to Xian Zihao. "He''s not dead, and neither are you!" A clear and firm voice resounded in his ears. Her hand was gripped tightly by someone. That was Xian Zihao''s voice. His voice had an indescribable power that could calm her mind. Jiang Ruolan slightly raised the corner of her lips in relief. "Then Alright " Jiang Ruolan really wanted to faint, but she was never completely unconscious. She could feel herself being placed on a portable bed, pushed into a place by a bunch of people smelling of medicine, and someone had given her an injection. After that, she finally started to feel sleepy, and her consciousness gradually returned to total darkness. When Jiang Ruolan finally saw the first glimmer of dawn, she felt someone seemed to be tugging at her from the darkness. She turned her head abruptly to see Jiang Bingqing and Zhan Lian laughing at her. She tried to run away, but she kept feeling that they were following her closely. When Jiang Ruolan finally reached the shore, she stretched out her foot to step on the shore, but she suddenly stopped. She saw Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen. They were hugging each other intimately. No matter how hard she desperately shouted or begged for help, they seemed unable to hear her as they walked further and further away. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan gasped and opened her eyes. Her vision went from blurry to clear. The bright lighting made her feel somewhat uncomfortable. Her eyes stared at the snow-white ceiling without focus. "Ruolan," Jiang Ruolan slowly turned her head and saw Xian Zihao''s face. Stubble had grown around his chin and he looked as if he hadn''t slept for at least two days. His face was haggard, but his eyes were full of concern. Xian Zihao stroke her forehead gently. "You''re awake?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him in confusion, as if she had just realized that everything that happened was just a dream. "Something wrong?" His eyes were filled with a deep gentleness as he held her hand and tightened it slightly. It was as if she was a rare treasure and he was afraid that if he couldn''t grab hold of her, she would disappear in a blink of an eye. Her mouth was so dry that she couldn''t even speak. Her throat was hurting and it felt like thousands of grains of sand were being poured down her throat. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t speak at all, so she opened her mouth, closed it, and mouthed, "Water," Xian Zihao let go of her hand and got up to pour her a glass of warm water. He sat down on the bed and gently helped her sit up so that her back was against his chest. He placed the glass next to her mouth. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and sipped the water. As Xian Zihao carefully tilted the glass, she drank half of the water until her thirst disappeared, then turned her head slightly. Xian Zihao moved the glass to the side. He pulled the collar of her hospital gown to her neck, then placed his hand on her shoulder and patted her gently. The dream came back to her. Jiang Ruolan wanted to look at Xian Zihao''s face, but just as she turned her head slightly, she felt an intense pain at the back of her neck. "Don''t move. The blood artery between your head and neck has been severely punctured, don''t turn your head." Xian Zihao stood up and helped her lie down. She passively let him lie her down on the bed. Jiang Ruolan obediently didn''t move, but her eyes were staring at his face. Xian Zihao pulled up the quilt covering her body and tucked her in. He spoke in a very light tone, "The concussion in your head left no side effects. The wound between the head and the neck was caused by a broken metal bracket on the top floor of the private office building. You lost a lot of blood." Jiang Ruolan was stunned and tried to say in a voice that sounded like it was filled with sand, "How long have I been sleeping?" "Four days." She started to sit up, but Xian Zihao held her down just in time. "Don''t move." he said gently. Jiang Ruolan didn''t move but said anxiously, "That laborer...He--" "He''s not as bad as you." "What are you going to do about him?" Xian Zihao sat down on the bed and intertwined his hands with hers. He looked at her with his black eyes that were like the gathering and dissipating of stars, and said softly, "I have my way of dealing with this, so you don''t have to worry too much." Jiang Ruolan slowly lowered her eyes. With his words, she could finally relax. "Don''t be silly in the future." Xian Zihao''s voice was gentle, and there was a hint of pain in his eyes as he said, "Do you know that your life was almost gone?" Jiang Ruolan already knew that when Xian Zihao tried to stop her that day, she would end up taking the risk. Although the consequences of her impulsive actions were bad, she did not regret it. Looking at his gaze which was half pained and half reproachful, the corner of her lips slightly raised, "I just wanted to do something for you that would be within my capabilities. I didn''t expect that the situation would develop to this extent, that laborer. It might be because he''s too excited, so " In her mind, she suddenly recalled the scene at that time. At that time, that laborer seemed to be looking in Secretary Du''s direction and was in shocked. What happened to Secretary Du? Was it because he saw something? That''s why the laborer decided to act like that? However, it was impossible for Xian Zihao not to be aware of all of this, but it seemed that he didn''t want to talk about it with her. Jiang Ruolan changed the topic, "I kind of saw Qin Gengxin that day. Did he see us?" Xian Zihao sighed, "Yes." "Then he " It seemed that what she kept secret had been revealed. As expected, a paper could not contain the fire1. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao worriedly. However, he only held her hand, his gaze still warm as he comforted her. "How is he?" She asked softly. "Due to traffic congestion, the ambulance couldn''t arrive on time, it was Qin Gengxin who took a shortcut and rushed to the hospital. Once you were pushed into the operating room, he did not say anything. You were in a coma for four days, I was in the ward, he was outside, and only left when the doctor said you were out of danger." Xian Zihao hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking. "Did he say anything before he left?" Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan with a slightly cold gaze. He was dissatisfied with her worries and nervousness for Qin Gengxin, but he also slightly understood her feelings. "He didn''t say anything from the beginning until the end." "How is this possible? With his bad temper, how could he be so calm." Jiang Ruolan looked at him in disbelief. If she knew Qin Gengxin''s reaction would be so calm, why did she hide it for so long? There was a profound look in Xian Zihao''s eyes as he replied, "Not necessarily." "What do you mean?" "From what I know of him." He stretched out his hand and pulled up the quilt that had been pushed down by her. With a tinge of helplessness and blame in his eyes, he got up and helped her pour another glass of warm water in case she needed it from time to time. At the same time, he said calmly, "He''s waiting for you to pass through the dangerous period before he has the mind to investigate the whole situation." "Come again?" Jiang Ruolan was stupefied. "Then, what are you here for?" "To beat him up." "Huh?" As the saying goes, ''speak the devil, here he''s come'', the ward''s door was kicked open by someone. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows as if he could already guess who it was. Jiang Ruolan shifted her gaze to the door and there he was. With a dark expression, Qin Gengxin walked in with big strides. His cold gaze swept over Jiang Ruolan, and when he saw that she had woken up, he ignored her. Taking a big step forward, an unexpected punch ruthlessly landed on Xian Zihao''s lower jaw. "Qin Gengxin, what are you doing!" Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to get up, she felt a pain on the back of her neck and lay back down. Without any strength left in her body, she could only stare at Qin Gengxin''s bloodshot eyes, then at Xian Zihao, whose face was still as calm as ever. Xian Zihao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth nonchalantly. He could have dodged the punch, but he did not. Nor did he intend to fight back. "Have you calmed down?" In this country, there weren''t many people who dared to offend Xian Zihao openly. But Qin Gengxin was different. He didn''t give him any face at all, his fists were clenched to the point that the sound of bones cracking could be heard, and his eyes were bloodshot. He looked at Xian Zihao, squeezing out a sentence from between his teeth, "Calm down? I want to shoot you to death right now, and you are asking me to calm down?!" Xian Zihao smiled instead. He wasn''t affected at all. With a light, faintly discernible flick of his finger, the traces of blood on his finger gradually disappeared. He said in a gentle voice, "I should have told you earlier. It''s really my fault for hiding it from you for so long." "No, it''s me. I''m the one who asked him not to tell you." Jiang Ruolan, who was lying on the bed, tried to get up, but she had no strength to do so. She had lost a lot of blood before. She could only mutter, "He did not plan to hide it from you. This is my fault. Qin Gengxin, I''m sorry." . . **** Glossary: 1 A Chinese proverb with the meaning: Truth will eventually reveal itself despite cover ups. Chapter 169 - Divorce Hearing Jiang Ruolan defending Xian Zihao like this, Qin Gengxin was so angry that he put his hands on his hips, turned around, and started pacing back and forth in the ward. As he paced, he grinded his teeth. "I just missed knowing some news and this has happened. You two have been acting in front of me for a long time and making me look like a clown!" "So, you got married because of those ridiculous reasons. Why? Why am I a step too late?" Qin Gengxin turned around immediately. "No matter what, leave her! Divorce immediately!" Xian Zihao remained calm and composed. He didn''t show any change in expression. However, Jiang Ruolan panicked. "Why are you deciding for me?" Qin Gengxin glared at her. "You need to divorce him!" "How can you force others to divorce just because you don''t like the marriage!" Jiang Ruolan was infuriated. She tried to get up, but just as she moved her shoulders slightly, Xian Zihao immediately pushed her back. She glared at Xian Zihao and could only lie there obediently and not move. She looked at Qin Gengxin, who still had an ugly expression on his face and said, "As the old saying goes, I would rather tear down ten temples than destroy my marriage!" "Since you two are strangers, then there''s no need to tie the knot. You were framed. Now that the rumors have passed, as long as Zihao is willing to settle it, the traces of your marriage can be completely wiped out! As long as you get divorced immediately, I don''t mind your previous marriage!" Qin Gengxin was so angry that his chest heaved up and down. Every word of him emphasized the fact that they had to get divorced. Clearly, this was his main purpose for coming here today. Jiang Ruolan was about to open her mouth when Xian Zihao cut her. His voice had already turned soft, "Gengxin, let''s talk outside." Qin Gengxin was about to go berserk when he suddenly glanced at the pale-faced Jiang Ruolan. He remembered that she had just passed a dangerous period. "Zihao" Although Xian Zihao gave her a comforting look, Jiang Ruolan was still a little worried. She reached out to grab his sleeve, only to see him give her a gentle smile. He turned around and held her hand, patting her lightly as if comforting her, "Rest first. Leave this to me." Jiang Ruolan would have preferred him to talk with Qin Gengxin in the ward, at least she could hear everything they said. Although it might have been useless for her to listen to them talking about men and their ways of solving problems, she was still a little flustered. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips, loosened the cuff of his shirt, and pulled her hand away from his. She nodded slightly as she did not dare move her head. Seeing his handsome back disappear from the ward door, Jiang Ruolan raised her head and stared at the ceiling in confusion. Qin Gengxin must have investigated everything that had happened before and after, including their identities, and so on. Her marriage with Xian Zihao had nothing to do with love, so Qin Gengxin was certain that there was no relationship between the two of them, which was why he forced her to get divorced. What would Xian Zihao do? Could he also make Qin Gengxin stop? What would she say to him? About ten minutes later, the door to the ward was pushed open again. Jiang Ruolan immediately looked in the door''s direction and saw Zhan An walking in with a thermos in her hand. "Child, you almost walked through the gates of hell. If I hadn''t called Zihao last night, I wouldn''t even have known that something had happened to you. Fortunately, you passed through the dangerous period. Here, drink this red date ginseng chicken soup to replenish your energy and blood." As soon as Zhan An walked in, she hurriedly brought the thermos and put it on the table, next to the bed. "Mom, I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect to alarm Zhan An. She looked at the worry in her eyes with an apologetic look. "It''s good that you''re fine. Drink this chicken soup. I heard you lost a lot of blood. You silly child, you really made me worried." Zhan An looked at Jiang Ruolan with a pained expression as she helped her sit up. Jiang Ruolan was initially embarrassed, but she couldn''t move without someone''s help. She sat on the bed carefully. Zhan An served a bowl of chicken soup to her. "Come, have a drink." Jiang Ruolan looked at the chicken soup in front of her and was stunned for a moment. Zhan An immediately smiled, "Don''t worry, this is the chicken soup that I got Nanny Cheng to make for you early in the morning, I didn''t make it. Quickly drink it. If it weren''t for me calling Zihao, he wouldn''t tell me about this. Nanny Cheng to stew this for you. If you like it, mom will bring it to you again tomorrow. " Jiang Ruolan''s heart was filled with warmth. She obediently opened her mouth to drink the chicken soup that Zhan Ann fed her. "Mom, for you brought this chicken soup today, that''s already enough for me. I''m fine, you don''t have to worry too much about me. It will take more than two hours to get from the Xian Residence to the city center, so there''s no need for you to come again." Jiang Ruolan said sincerely after drinking the chicken soup. "What''s there to feel sorry for? I''m your mother-in-law, it''s only right for me to come to see you when you''re hospitalized and take care of you. I was just about to tell you, the old man seemed to have heard the reason behind your injury. When I asked Nanny Cheng to stew the chicken soup for you, the old man saw it on his way downstairs. He didn''t hesitate to give an order to add more red dates to make up for blood loss. He also said not to let that girl, Jiang Ruolan, die so quickly." Jiang Ruolan almost spat out the mouthful of soup she had just drunk. "Aiya, child, slow down. Why are you choking?" Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was barely able to hold back from coughing, Zhan An quickly patted on her back Jiang Ruolan grinned and she was a little embarrassed. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. Zhan An took the handkerchief and was about to help her, but she quickly said, "Mom, I''ll do it myself." Knowing that she was embarrassed, Zhan An didn''t force her and allowed her to take the handkerchief to wipe her mouth. She then fed the soup again. Zhan An smiled with a pleased look in her eyes when she saw Jiang Ruolan obediently finish the soup. "Good child, after what had happened during the Mid-Autumn Festival, mom believes that we will meet again." "I don''t ask everyone to like me either. After all, I''m not someone that is so precious." Jiang Ruolan playfully stuck out her tongue and smiled. "As long as grandpa and dad don''t reject me so much, as long as they won''t be so unhappy when they see me, I''ll be satisfied." "What are you saying?" Zhan An shook her head. "Mom is more accurate when it comes to judging people. To tell you the truth, I came back because Liuxian asked me to help her. I heard that you and Zihao got married for a reason that wasn''t appropriate. Therefore, when I first saw you, I didn''t have that much prejudice in my heart. After being together for a few days, I felt that you, as a child, were very smart, had a sense of propriety in your speech and actions, and that you weren''t the least bit pampered. And seeing that Zihao was not bad to you, I naturally accepted you as well." After saying that, Zhan An put down the empty bowl and looked at Jiang Ruolan with a smile. "But after that Mid-Autumn Festival, I suddenly realized that Zihao really married the right person. You are really too sensible, even I feel sorry for you. Mom started liking you from that time onwards. I originally should have gone back to America with Guiying, but I stayed behind and spent my days arguing with Jian and the Old Man about your matters. Ah, if it really came down, Jian and the Old Man wouldn''t have been able to do anything to me, so don''t worry, you are still going to remain in the Xian Family. Zihao, Guiying, and I also like you. It''s not certain who can suppress whom!" It was a lie to say she wasn''t touched. Jiang Ruolan held back the tears that were welling up in her eyes and laughed bitterly. "Thanks, mom." "Old Man has watched Liuxian grow up for so many years. Cui Liuxian''s grandfather sacrificed himself to save him on the battlefield. He promised the Cui Family that the Xian Family would definitely make Cui Liuxian grow up happily for the rest of her life. Cui Liuxian likes Zihao, so the Old Man decided to let them get married. He is afraid that she will be wronged and won''t be able to repay her grandfather''s life, that''s why he is particularly against you. But this time, you took a risk and almost lost your life because of Zihao. The Old Man''s heart is grown big, he can see it, and he can feel it, after all. He only has a grandson like Zihao. So, mom believes that the Old Man will like you one day." Zhan An put away the thermos with a smile. Jiang Ruolan smiled faintly, but her smile suddenly froze. The Old Man only had a grandson like Zihao? Chapter 170 - Hubby, Youre So Fierce Jiang Ruolan paused and then hesitantly asked, "Mom, I still don''t know much about Xian Family. Zihao has no siblings other than Guiying, right?" Zhan An''s hand that was covering the thermos suddenly froze. She turned around and looked at Jiang Ruolan. Noticing her rather strange expression, Jiang Ruolan immediately confirmed her thoughts. It seemed that ninety percent of Yijun''s background was related to the Xian Family. Could it be that Xian Jian secretly had an affair with another woman and Yijun is his illegitimate son? But how could such an intelligent woman like Zhan An not realize it? With Zhan An''s personality, if she knew that Xian Jian was fooling around with other women, then the Xian Family wouldn''t be in such a peaceful state. But Yijun...What is his relationship with Xian Family? At that moment, Xian Zihao pushed open the door to the ward and walked in. When he saw Zhan An, he smiled. "You''re here so early?" Zhan An put the thermos back into the bag and turned towards Xian Zihao. "How many days have you not slept? What do you say, let me just stay here and take care of Ruolan today?" "Mom, you don''t have to take care of me. I''m fine now." Jiang Ruolan hurriedly said. Although Xian Zihao''s appearance was somewhat haggard, he didn''t lose out to his gentle and refined manner. "It''s fine. I will take care of her." Zhan An didn''t insist and nodded. "I''ll be going then. I''ll come back tomorrow. Take care of yourself, Ruolan." Zhan An took the thermos and left. Before she left the ward, her footsteps paused for a moment. She turned around and looked at Jiang Ruolan. She smiled at her affectionately and walked out. Jiang Ruolan could vaguely sense that Zhan An''s mood seemed to be a little down as if something was hanging over her shoulder, but she didn''t want to say it. When Xian Zihao sat down, she suddenly remembered that he had gone out with Qin Gengxin. She glanced at the door and then at him. "Where''s Qin Gengxin?" "On the roof." "Oasis Platform?" She was surprised. "What is he doing on the roof? He won''t jump off the building, right?" "Do you think that''s possible?" Xian Zihao chuckled and said softly, "Let him calm down." She sighed in relief. "As long as he doesn''t jump out of the building." When Jiang Ruolan was four years old, she saw her mother commit suicide by jumping from a building, and now, she almost lost her life because of it. The words ''roof'' and ''jump from a building '' are very sensitive to her. Xian Zihao gently held her hand. His gentle gaze fell on her pale face. Jiang Ruolan was infected by the gentleness in his eyes and gradually let go of the fear and shadow in her heart. She smiled and said, "Mom just fed me a lot of chicken soup. I''m full now." After saying that, she raised her hand and stroked Xian Zihao''s chin. Her fingers touched the corner of his mouth, and her eyes could not hide the pain in her heart. "Does it hurt? Why didn''t you dodge just now?" Xian Zihao only smiled gently and pulled her hand away. With a gentle and somewhat comforting voice, he said, "I''m alright." "You''re still saying that you are fine when there''s even a bruise on your chin." Jiang Ruolan frowned, her eyes full of guilt. She knew that she owed Qin Gengxin too much, but his punch on Xian Zihao''s face made her feel unease. If she had not been timid in this matter and didn''t lie, Qin Gengxin might not have been so angry. This kind of concealment and deception was a mistake, and she regretted it, but whenever she wanted to open her mouth, she could not say it. "I''m sorry." Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao apologetically. She released her hand from his palm, then stroked his bruised chin. When she thought back to the time when she and the laborer fell, her mind went blank for a moment, and then, it was filled with reluctance. She wasn''t willing to give up and was afraid. She did not want to let go of the warmth she had felt. Xian Zihao''s face, voice, appearance, and everything about himself have been her reason to restrain her life. She did not want to die. "What do you mean by sorry?" Xian Zihao took Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was stroking against his chin. He also lightly tilted his head and kissed her palm, and just as she was about to pull her hand back with a slightly embarrassed smile, he gripped it tightly. "Don''t be so silly in the future. No matter what, I don''t want to see you putting yourself in danger for me again." His gaze was filled with the eternal tenderness that flowed into her heart, causing her to let out a rare coquettish smile. "I''ll think about it." Xian Zihao gave her a serious look, and the grip on her hand tightened like he was punishing her, but she didn''t feel any pain. She just felt she had been doted by him. Jiang Ruolan chuckle, "Alright, I understand. In the future, before I do anything, I will definitely listen to your advice and won''t act rashly again. Actually, I know that I was lucky this time. If I really fell, losing two lives at a time would be quite a big deal." "What two lives? Don''t talk nonsense!" Xian Zihao reprimanded her coldly with dissatisfaction. Jiang Ruolan pouted her lips and acted like a spoiled child all of a sudden. "Hubby, you''re so fierce ~" Seeing that she could still be so mischievous even when she had just recovered her life, Xian Zihao was completely helpless against her. Suddenly, his phone rang. His gaze was calm when he was looking at the number displayed on the screen. "Who is it?" Jiang Ruolan curiously asked but seeing his faint expression, she already knew the answer. "Zhou Shufen." He did not hide it. "She must have something important to talk to you." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "I''m tired. I want to rest for a while. You can go out and answer the phone." However, Xian Zihao didn''t go out. Instead, he glanced at her indifferently, indicating that she was injured on the back of her head and warned her not to move recklessly. He then pressed the answer button in front of her. On the phone, Zhou Shufen said that she had heard that something had happened to Jiang Ruolan a few days ago and wanted to visit but was stopped by Senior Zhou. But hearing that Jiang Ruolan had passed the dangerous period, Senior Zhou decided wanted to tag along to visit, asking if it was convenient for them to come. Zhou Shufen used Senior Zhou''s name to come over and didn''t even give Xian Zihao a chance to refuse. Before he could express his stance, Jiang Ruolan whispered to him, "Don''t worry too much about me, I''m fine." Xian Zihao pursed his lips, glanced at her, then said lightly into the phone, "There are too many people in the hospital, and Senior Zhou is already too old, so he should rest more in the hotel. After Jiang Ruolan is discharged, I will bring her home." On the other side, Zhou Shufen was momentarily stunned by Xian Zihao''s straightforward rejection. She hung up the phone after a moment of silence. After hanging up the phone, Xian Zihao saw Jiang Ruolan staring at him in a daze. "Hubby " She called out to him in a spoiled and tender voice. She rarely used such a sweet tone. This was the first time she had called him in such a delicate manner, and he was actually rather pleased. Xian Zihao gently smiled as he brushed the hair that would often stick to her forehead, and with a warm and gentle gaze, he leaned forward and lightly kissed her forehead. "Alright, you''re still too weak. You''ve been up for so long, it''s time to go to sleep." "You should sleep too." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were wide open, her hand stubbornly held his hand, unwilling to part. Looking at his haggard appearance, she felt pain in her heart. Xian Zihao hadn''t slept well for the past few days. "I need to watch you sleep." He pulled the blanket over her body, his voice was gentle. Jiang Ruolan wanted to persuade Xian Zihao to go to sleep as well, but when she saw a row of sofas by the window, she didn''t say anything more. Xian Zihao wasn''t a child, so of course, he knew how to take care of himself. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes and let the exhaustion engulf her once again. She fell into a deep sleep. When she woke up again, she found that the sky was already dark. The moment she opened her eyes, she slowly turned her head to look in the direction of the sofa. Sure enough, Xian Zihao was there, sleeping. He had stayed up all night taking care of her and it made her feel a bit apologetic. When she saw how he was sleeping, she couldn''t help but curl her lips into a smile. Jiang Ruolan wanted to get up and put a coat over him, but she didn''t have the strength to do so. She had lost too much blood. Was it that serious? Her entire body was as soft as cotton! She couldn''t muster up any strength at all! Jiang Ruolan could only sigh to herself as she watched Xian Zihao sleeping. She didn''t feel sleepy anymore. She spent her time looking at Xian Zihao. Only when she felt a little tired did she turn her head around and look at the ceiling. She lowered her eyes slightly and saw an elegant figure walking into her ward. That person was dressed in a sports attire with an unknown brand but from excellent material. Her hair was tied up into a neat ponytail. Her pretty face and delicate appearance made people take a second look at her. It was Zhou Shufen. Chapter 171 - Xian Zihao’s Care Jiang Ruolan was puzzled. Zhou Shufen still came even after the rejection? When Jiang Ruolan saw her entering the ward, she immediately closed her eyes. She heard the faint sound of footsteps walking towards the window, she opened her eyes slightly. Zhou Shufen walked quietly to the sofa by the window and looked down at the sleeping Xian Zihao. When she caught sight of his suit jacket resting on the back of the sofa, she gently removed it and carefully covered it for him. After covering him with his jacket, Zhou Shufen looked at him for a while before turning around and walking slowly to the bedside. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes again. When she didn''t hear any movement, she couldn''t help but open her eyes slightly, only to see Zhou Shufen still standing by the bed, staring at her with her (Zhou Shufen) watery eyes that were filled with spirit energy. To be honest, Jiang Ruolan really didn''t like the look in her eyes. Although it didn''t seem like she had any ill intentions, she just didn''t like it. Jiang Ruolan frowned and looked at Zhou Shufen in silence. It was obvious that Zhou Shufen knew that she had woken up. What was the meaning of her to look at her (Jiang Ruolan) like that? "I came uninvited, please don''t take offense." Zhou Shufen leaned over with a smile and said in a low voice that only Jiang Ruolan could hear. Jiang Ruolan also smiled at her and said in a soft voice, "No, not at all. Miss Zhou has personally come to visit and it is a great honor for me." Zhou Shufen smiled. "I came here secretly behind my grandfather''s back. I came to see how severely injured you are. I can''t help much, but I have a Pendant of Peace with me. I''ll give it to you as a gift." She took out a silver necklace from around her neck. The silver necklace was not big, it was only the size of a fingernail, but it looked very old. The engravings on it were still remarkably well-preserved. "I hope you get well soon," Zhou Shufen said softly, laying the necklace on the white table beside her bed. "Thank you. I appreciate your kindness. As for the gift, I think it''s better if you take it back." Jiang Ruolan said sincerely as she looked at Zhou Shufen''s eyes, which did not have the slightest bit of malice in them. "This is my gift to you." Zhou Shufen tilted her head and gave her a slight smile before winking at her. "My grandfather still doesn''t know that I sneaked out by myself. I need to go back quickly. Miss Jiang, we''ll meet again." With that, she turned and left. Silence returned to the ward once again. The only sound that could be heard was Xian Zihao''s steady and shallow breathing. The necklace was placed on the table by her bed. Jiang Ruolan wanted to get up and see the necklace, but she could not get up no matter what. Since Zhou Shufen''s appearance was so sudden, Jiang Ruolan had never treated her as an ordinary person. Moreover, her words at the welcoming banquet the other day seemed to be indifferent, and every word had a deep meaning. Therefore, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t understand why Zhou Shufen wanted to give this necklace to her. More and more questions popped up in her mind, like a cat''s paw scratching her heart, causing her to be unable to lie down calmly. Jiang Ruolan used her arms to support her body. She was barely getting up before she fell back down. After repeatedly trying for a long time, Jiang Ruolan finally managed to the table. She stretched out her hand to touch the silver necklace, but just as she placed her hand on the table before she could touch it, she fell from the bed. "Ah!" Her head and neck were also twisted, causing her eyes to fill with tears. She felt that all the pain in her life was not as painful as this. The pain she felt when she was injured was not even a thousandth of the pain when her head was twisted! What made her most upset was that the moment she fell off the bed and hit her head on the corner of the table, Xian Zihao heard her voice and suddenly opened his eyes. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan wished she could reverse the situation by one minute... She had been utterly humiliated! "Why did you fall?" When Xian Zihao saw Jiang Ruolan fall from the bed, he immediately got up and walked towards her. He placed one hand around her neck to protect the wounds while the other wrapped around her waist and lifted her up. Jiang Ruolan was a bit embarrassed. She tried to smile at him, but the pain in her head and neck still made her smile look funny. Xian Zihao sighed lightly when he saw her expression. He laid her back on the bed, propped up her body, and carefully examined the wound. After he saw that it was only slightly twisted and not pulled into the wound, his tightly knitted eyebrows loosened slightly. "Why are you so careless?" He gave her a serious look. Jiang Ruolan gently ruffled her hair before chuckling. "I''m sorry. I just want to move a little." "Didn''t I tell you not to move? If you want to get out of bed, wake me up and don''t do it all yourself." His eyes were full of seriousness. When Xian Zihao saw her embarrassed face, he felt helpless and helped her to lie down. "You were sleeping soundly. I don''t want to wake you up." Xian Zihao sighed, and then suddenly seemed to remember something. He turned around and looked at the sofa and then looked at the suit jacket that he had just pushed aside. "Who''s been here before?" he asked suddenly. Jiang Ruolan looked at his face. The evening light shone through the bright glass windows of the VIP ward, and the faint rustle of the early winter wind could be heard as it blew through the trees. But at the same time, Xian Zihao''s gaze stopped at the white table beside her bed. His gaze was so peculiar that it was like a whirlpool in the deep sea. His eyes were deep as if there was no end to the night. He said softly, "Is it Zhou Shufen?" Sure enough, the so-called Pendant of Peace must be something related to Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao. When Xian Zihao could tell that Zhou Shufen had come, Jiang Ruolan tried her best to control her emotions and truthfully said, "Yes, Miss Zhou came just now. She said that she knew I was injured and gave me that necklace as a gift." After she finished speaking, she looked at Xian Zihao''s face and saw that there were no longer any ripples in his eyes. He only glanced at the necklace, then picked it up with his hands, playing with it. "This is not a Pendant of Peace, and it is not suitable for you. Return it to her when you have time, or throw it away." He said indifferently and then put the necklace back onto the table. For a split-second, Jiang Ruolan thought she saw a sliver of frost in Xian Zihao''s eyes, but it was only a split-second before that coldness faded away completely. Jiang Ruolan vaguely felt that the relationship between Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen, one was a cold avoidance, the other a cautious pursuit. Zhou Shufen was a clever and shrewd woman, and Qin Gengxin had also said that she was actually a playful and disrespectful young lady who didn''t care about anything. If Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao were really like this, why would they test her step by step like this? But from Jiang Ruolan''s observations, it seemed to have the opposite effect in the end. The cold glint that flashed across Xian Zihao''s eyes caused Jiang Ruolan to be a little confused. A short while later, a nurse and a doctor came to check on her condition. After confirming that there was no danger anymore, they repeatedly warned her not to move much and helped her change the bandage. Xian Zihao''s phone rang again. He looked at the number and frowned. Jiang Ruolan was lying quietly on the bed, letting the doctor change the bandage for her. Xian Zihao then walked out of the ward to answer the call. The doctor who helped her change the bandage did it lightly as if he knew her identity as Mrs. Xian and did not dare to hurt her. Jiang Ruolan was particularly ticklish, and as the doctor''s hand lightly touched the back of her neck, she could not help but lie there laughing, "Don''t! So itchy." The doctor was a woman in her forties. If it weren''t for Jiang Ruolan''s special identity, she would have asked the nurse to change it. The female doctor glanced at the trembling shoulder and held it without saying a word. "Miss Jiang, you are changing the bandage now. Don''t move recklessly." "But it''s so itchy " Jiang Ruolan laid on her pillow and couldn''t help chuckling. The female doctor sighed and continued to change the bandage. "I don''t know how you can still smile after being injured like this." Jiang Ruolan was really afraid that someone would touch her neck. Even the back of her neck was the same. It was so itchy that she could barely stand it. She laughed so hard that she almost burst into tears. "I can''t control my laughter." "It''s alright then. Miss Jiang, if you survive this calamity, you will have a lot of good fortune in the future." The female doctor smiled and started flattering, "Miss Jiang, when you were sent to the hospital the other day, President Xian''s shirt was almost completely stained red by your blood." "Really?" Jiang Ruolan had her arms wrapped around the pillow. Due to the doctor''s words, she no longer focused on the itch on the back of her neck, nor did she keep smiling. She suddenly remembered that day when Xian Zihao pulled her up and held her in his arms. The instant he saw the back of her head bleeding and before she lost consciousness, she saw Xian Zihao''s face was terrifyingly pale. After the doctor had done changing her bandage, Jiang Ruolan lay on the bed and tried to sleep. She could feel Xian Zihao''s care for her. In an instant, she felt as if all the dark clouds in the sky had vanished like smoke in thin air. Regardless of whether Zhou Shufen''s existence still affected him or not, regardless of what Zhou Shufen would do or what she wanted to do, Jiang Ruolan would try her best to protect her marriage. No one would pity their defeated opponents and how could she, Jiang Ruolan, be willing to be the defeated party? As for Xian Zihao, he was naturally on her side. No matter how powerful the Zhou Family was, no matter what kind of past Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao had, whether her (Jiang Ruolan) marriage because of personal reason, she, Jiang Ruolan, would always be Xian Zihao''s legal wife. Perhaps, it would be a battle of attrition between two evenly matched opponents in the first place. Most importantly, Xian Zihao insisted on their marriage and didn''t do anything to let her down. What reason did she have to let Zhou Shufen lead her away? Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to be on the passive side all the time, and she definitely wouldn''t just resign herself to fate. Life was always like this. Chapter 172 - A Man Who You Cant See Through, Dares Give Your Heart To Him Five days later, the wound on Jiang Ruolan''s head and neck was nearly healed, and she could no longer feel any pain from wriggling her head. Her body also gradually recovered its strength, and she leaned against the bed with squinted eyes, nibbling on the apple Xiong Ruogang bought her when she came to visit that morning. Xian Zihao left for a while after Assistant Bai suddenly made a call. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at the sky outside the window. Her gaze fell on her phone, which was on the bedside table. Qin Gengxin hadn''t shown up since he came here five days ago. Xian Zihao said to give him some time to calm down, but she also understood that if she was Qin Gengxin, she will also not forgive herself soon. However, it had already been five days. With Qin Gengxins quick temper, he should have already calmed down. If she called him and said that she was sorry, his face would have definitely turned sullen, and he would have pretended not to hear her. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment. With one hand holding the half-eaten apple and the other holding her phone, she thought for a moment before sending Qin Gengxin a short message. ''I''ve been through the gates of hell. Shouldn''t you congratulate me?'' Jiang Ruolan intended to tease Qin Gengxin. She hoped that ancestor would be magnanimous and forgive this ignorant commoner However, after fifteen minutes the text was sent, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean. There was no response. Jiang Ruolan was a little distressed. She felt that it was all her fault. It was even more impossible for her to remain calm. She could only type the words on her phone one at a time. ''Little Qin, are you busy?'' Another fifteen minutes passed, but there was still no response. In the end, Jiang Ruolan just jabbed her phone again and again. ''President Qin, I''m the business editor of Fengyu Media, Little Jiang. I have something important to report to you!'' Even when Xian Zihao returned, she was still lying on the bed, looking at the dark screen with regret. "Zihao.." She looked up at Xian Zihao, who was dressed in a white sweater. "Has Qin Gengxin contacted you in the past few days?" Xian Zihao slowly walked into the ward and saw her lying on the bed, fiddling with her cell phone. She did not look like a patient at all. "Unable to contact him?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head helplessly. She looked at the screen of her phone, which was still dark, "I don''t know what to say when I call him, but I feel that when I face him, all my apologies become pale and weak. I tried to send a few text messages, but he didn''t reply at all." "Qin Group''s total investment has increased over the past month. Probably because he is too busy." Xian Zihao comforted her and held her hand tightly. He looked at the scabbed wound on her head and neck carefully. "The doctor said that you could be discharged tomorrow. However, you had better rest at home for half a month." "But the company..." "Aren''t you thinking of promoting your colleague, Xiong Ruogang? For half a month you rest, let her take over your responsibilities. This is a rare experience for an internship." In fact, Jiang Ruolan also knew how severe her injury was. She heard that the metal almost pierced her, and only after four days did she manage to survive the dangerous period. Although she could easily twist her head now, it was only a scab, and the wound had not completely healed yet. No matter how much she didn''t want to stay home all day, she knew how bad her body condition was, so she had to take a break. On the first day after she was discharged, Jiang Ruolan checked the information about the crystal necklace. She couldn''t find any trace of the necklace on the internet at all. It was not easy for her to remember at that age, but she still remembered that her mother did not often wear that crystal necklace. The crystal necklace was usually kept in the cupboard, rarely taken out, and never shown to anyone. Jiang Ruolan had thought of many possibilities, many of which could only be seen in television dramas. Perhaps that crystal necklace was related to her mother''s background? Or perhaps it was related to Yijun''s ancestry? But why was Zhan Lian so afraid of this crystal necklace? After racking her brains, she was still unable to think of the reason. She left the study with a headache. She had been staying in the hospital for the past few days, and now that she was resting at home, she was really bored. Jiang Ruolan had never taken a bus at Greenville Residence because the bus at this stop would never pass her company. However, when she saw the name of the street where Qin Gengxin lived, she thought it was time for her to meet him, so when the bus stopped, she boarded the bus without hesitation. Twenty minutes later, Jiang Ruolan got off the bus and looked at the building where Qin Gengxin lived. She walked into the building and took the elevator to the 15th floor. Standing outside his apartment, she carefully looked around and then looked at the door in front of her. She didn''t know if he was in the apartment or not. After a few knocks and a moment of waiting, no one came to the door. Jiang Ruolan looked at the door before her. She felt somewhat uneasy. In the end, she still took out her phone and walked away as she looking for Qin Gengxin''s number. Just as she reached the elevator door, the door behind her was suddenly opened from the inside. She turned around and saw Qin Gengxin standing there with an unsightly expression on his face. He was looking at her with a frown. "Qin " Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth but suddenly saw his pale face and haggard appearance. His usual clean and simple short hair was stuck to his head, and his brown t-shirt didn''t seem to have been changed for a few days. Jiang Ruolan stared at his face in surprise. "You''ve been in your apartment these past few days?" Qin Gengxin didn''t answer. He only frowned in annoyance and said coldly, "You''re looking for me?" Jiang Ruolan nodded, "Yes, I was looking for you." His eyes were cold, devoid of any sort of warmth. "For what?" "Huh?" She was stunned for a moment. "You want to see me? For what?" His thin lips tightened as he stared at her coldly. "Apologize to me? You''re sorry because you didn''t mean to hide it from me. You just didn''t dare to say it out loud for fear of affecting my brotherly relationship with Zihao?" "You should know that I have my own reason." Jiang Ruolan immediately stopped apologizing. She felt even more guilty. "What reason?" Qin Gengxin narrowed his eyes as a faint smile appeared on his face. With a cold glint in his eyes, he continued, "I should investigate about it the moment I saw you." Qin Gengxin had respected her and because of that, he hadn''t investigated her private life. Of course, if he wanted to investigate, it would only take a day. How could he not know about this after Xian Zihao had spoken to him? Jiang Ruolan had always known that Qin Gengxin was not simple. She had always treated others with the same sloppy attitude. She was just an exterior that people appreciated. Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin have been good friends in recent years. One can shake the business world abroad while the other can change the company''s current stock. They were both equally great men. If Qin Gengxin did not respect her, he would investigate about her all these years. However, from the beginning, she never played with his feelings. Other than that time when she went drinking with him, she never approached him on her own initiative. Jiang Ruolan had never thought that in the end, she was still wrong. She kept delaying from telling him the truth but in the end, it turned out to be the opposite of what Xian Zihao had said at the beginning. Judging from her guilty and unrebutted expression, it could be seen that this time, Jiang Ruola had to restrain her temper when she came to confront him. Otherwise, according to her usual behavior, she would have argued with him endlessly a long time ago. Qin Gengxin looked at her coldly. "If you really want to apologize, then you can leave." Just as he was about to close the door, he suddenly paused and looked at her. His voice was still as cold as before, "I''ll give you the most relevant reminder, even if you have no feelings for me." Jiang Ruolan looked at him, waiting. "Xian Zihao won''t be the last place for you to stop. Do not repeat the path your mother took many years ago, foolishly putting your feelings on a man who will never love you. One day, he will be the best for you, but he will also be your most deadly wound." With that, he closed the door with a bang. But before the door could be closed tightly, Jiang Ruolan walked as fast as she could and grabbed the edge of the door, then forcefully opened the door. She looked into Qin Gengxin''s cold eyes, "Explain what you are saying just now!" Qin Gengxin looked at her expressionlessly. He folded his arms across his chest and leaned against the door. He sneered. "Which sentence?" Jiang Ruolan glared at him fiercely, knowing that he was purposely angering her. She took out the silver necklace Zhou Shufen had given her and held it in front of his eyes. Qin Gengxin only glanced at it once, and if he already knew about it. "You know this thing, don''t you?" she asked. Qin Gengxin glanced at her apathetically, his eyes seemed to contain a trace of pity, "A man who you can''t see through, dares give your heart to him? Huh. Jiang Ruolan, you are too blind. I advise you to let go of this stubbornness as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will only hurt yourself in the future." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth curved into a smile. "Are you trying to use these words to provoke me?" "You can think of it that way." Qin Gengxin did not bother to explain anything. He put down his arms, turned around, and walked in. "If you want to stay, come in. If you don''t want to stay, please close the door for me before you leave." Chapter 173 - I Have Nothing To Begin With, So Im Not Afraid Of Losing ''This bastard''s temper is really big!'' Jiang Ruolan glared at his back as she walked into the house and slammed the door shut. She walked straight towards Qin Gengxin, but just as she arrived outside his study, she stopped in her tracks and looked in surprise at the chaos in his study. The floor was littered with open files, folders, brown paper bags, binder, two laptops, one on the floor, one on the table, both on, one shown email pages and company data censorship software, the other one showing video conferences with other shareholders around the world. Her eyelids twitched. She didn''t expect that Qin Gengxin would be so busy. Knowing that she hadn''t left, Qin Gengxin didn''t bother with her. He just sat down at the table and tapped the keyboard with his fingers. It was as if he didn''t go out for a few days and only temporarily used his study as an office, and didn''t take his problem with Jiang Ruolan seriously. Actually, this is also good Jiang Ruolan initially had a lot of questions she wanted to ask, but it seemed she should not bother Qin Gengxin anymore. She stood at the door of the study, watched him ignore her, then smiled at his figure before quietly leaving. As soon as she reached the door, even before she could touch the doorknob, Jiang Ruolan suddenly heard a loud sound of something crushing the ground. She was startled and stopped in her tracks, abruptly turning her head to look at the door to the study. Jiang Ruolan stopped at the door and looked doubtfully at the laptop lying on the floor that had been smashed in the middle. She raised her head and looked at Qin Gengxin in shock. "What are you doing?" Qin Gengxin just stood there, staring at her with cold, expressionless eyes. "I know you''re furious, you can vent whatever temper you have on me! You don''t have to hold yourself back like this!" Jiang Ruolan fearlessly met his dark eyes. Qin Gengxin looked at her with a smile. "You want me to vent? I''m really afraid that you won''t be able to handle my temper!" After saying that, he didn''t hesitate to step on the broken laptop as he headed to Jiang Ruolan. However, he simply walked past her to the living room and picked up a cigarette box from the tea table. After a moment, he lit a cigarette, stood by the French window, and silently exhaled the white smoke. In her memory, although Qin Gengxin smoked, he rarely smoked. Jiang Ruolan went to him and saw that there were already more than ten empty cigarette boxes in the basket beside the tea table. She then looked at the countless cigarette butts in the glass ashtray on the table. Jiang Ruolan had always thought that Qin Gengxin only liked her on the spur of the moment, or just liked her temporarily, or because she had challenged him when she refused him. Therefore, she had always been stubborn, but she had never thought that Qin Gengxin''s feelings for her were so deep. Xian Zihao said that during the four days she had been unconscious, Qin Gengxin had been sitting outside the ward, not even saying a word. He didn''t leave until he heard that she had passed through the dangerous period. Jiang Ruolan could not imagine that a man like Qin Gengxin, who had been able to do whatever he wanted since he was young, would be able to endure things like this. Since the day Qin Gengxin punched Xian Zihao, he hadn''t appeared again. At first, Jiang Ruolan thought he was mad at her, but it seemed like he had been working non-stop in the study room for days. He hadn''t even changed his clothes, nor did he try to pester her or call her. Jiang Ruolan silently stared at the ashtray full of cigarette butts. Only after a long time had passed did she finally raise her eyes and look at him. In the end, all she could say was two words that even she felt powerless. "I''m sorry." "I just don''t understand." With his back facing her, his voice carried a sneer, "Why is it so late?! If I come back two months earlier, everything might change." "But why am I two months late?" Qin Gengxin muttered to himself indifferently, "Jiang Ruolan, I''ve been looking for you for seven years, but what you gave me after seven years was like this. Tell me, what is this?" Jiang Ruolan silently looked at him. She wanted to say something, but she was unable to speak. "That day at the hotel, you didn''t push me away because you were drunk. Did you take me for Xian Zihao?" Jiang Ruolan responded to his question with silence. Qin Gengxin turned around and coldly stared at her with his sharp black eyes. "Do you think your silence can solve everything?" "I don''t know what to say. I just want to see you vent your anger. If that doesn''t work out, you can hit me like you did with Xian Zihao the other day." Qin Gengxin took a deep breath, and his hand that was holding onto the cigarette started to tremble. He rolled his eyes and said, "You really have the power to make people die from anger!" Qin Gengxin walked to the tea table and pressed the tip of his cigarette into the ashtray. He let out a long breath and looked at her condescendingly. Seeing his unfriendly expression, Jiang Ruolan knew that she had indeed let him down. "You are in such a good mood." For some inexplicable reason, Qin Gengxin suddenly laughed coldly. He looked at her with disdain and said these words. She was stunned. "What?" "Don''t think that I don''t know what you''re thinking. Just because you stand there like an apologetic puppet, don''t think that I will forgive you. Do you think after I finish venting my anger, you can continue living a carefree and happy life?" Qin Gengxin suddenly narrowed his eyes and slightly bent down. The usually alluring peach blossom eyes were now staring straight at her eyes like an eagle. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched, and she felt as if someone had seen through her. "No! You think too much." She explained with a serious expression and then nodded affirmatively, using her eyes to express her ''sincerity''. "Tch " Qin Gengxin coldly scolded, "Don''t think that I don''t know what you''ve had in your mind. Now that I''ve finished venting, let me tell you " Qin Gengxin narrowed his eyes, his handsome face suddenly closing in on her face. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to take a step back, he gripped her waist tightly. His oppressive gaze did not allow her to take a single step back as he bent his head and whispered into her ear, "I Will..Not...Let..You..Go!" Jiang Ruolan was speechless. She immediately rolled her eyes and pushed him away forcefully. Qin Gengxin let go of her. With her strength, he took two steps back. His eyes were filled with a calm and cold smile. "I''ve never been here before!" She turned around and left without looking back. "Don''t blame me for not reminding you...Xian Zihao isn''t suitable for you! It''s not good for you to be stubborn! Don''t make the same mistake as your mother. You will lose everything in the end!" Qin Gengxin didn''t stop her. This time, his tone of voice didn''t contain any ice-cold intent. It was as if he was narrating a fact. However, it caused Jiang Ruolan to suddenly stop in her tracks. She looked at him and smiled. "I, Jiang Ruolan, have nothing to begin with, so I''m not afraid of losing!" With that, she left the house without looking back. Staring at her straight and fearless back, Qin Gengxin''s gaze gradually turned gentle. The instant the door closed, he sighed softly. "But I''m afraid that you will lose." Chapter 174 - What A Coincidence On the way back, because there was a bus on the way, Jiang Ruolan didn''t bother to call for a taxi. Sitting at the back of the bus with her forehead against the window, looking at the street scenery as she passed by, she unknowingly had passed the bus stop. Only when the radio in the bus announced that it was the last stop, Jiang Ruolan suddenly raised her head and looked around. "Miss, this is the last stop." Jiang Ruolan was the only one left on the bus. The driver kindly turned around and called to her. She got off the bus and glanced at the Ling Group''s building and was about to turn around to call a taxi, when she suddenly felt a dull pain in her head. The feeling of the world spinning assaulted her. She lost her balance and quickly leaned against the station sign. Jiang Ruolan should listen to the doctor and try her best not to come out before the wound heals completely. But it was too late to regret now. She painfully rubbed her forehead, waiting for the headache to pass. The cold wind at the beginning of winter blew around her, causing her to shiver uncontrollably. "Jiang Ruolan?" A familiar voice was heard not far away. The moment Jiang Ruolan heard the voice, she didn''t even need to open her eyes to know who it was. Jiang Ruolan put down her hand on her forehead and slowly opened her eyes. She forced herself to pretend that nothing had happened, but she could only remain leaning on the signboard. She turned around and looked coldly at Han Xuegang, who was walking towards her. "Vice President Han, what a coincidence." Jiang Ruolan smiled, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "I heard you got hurt a while ago." Han Xuegang walked closer to her and saw that her face was pale to the point of being scary. He also noticed that she seemed to be leaning on the wall weakly and instinctively reached out his hand to help her. "Why are you here? Your face is so pale. What''s wrong with you? What happened?" The moment his hand touched her, she subconsciously moved away. "I have no other intentions. If you are not well, I will send you to the hospital." Han Xuegang was wearing a neat suit, and the badge on his chest represented that he had been promoted to general manager. He grabbed her arm and made a gesture to help her up. "I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan took a step to the side, but her headache was getting worse. "Please let go!" "I know you don''t want to see me, I mean no harm. How about this, I''ll drive you to the hospital. As long as you get to the hospital, I''ll leave immediately!" With that, he grabbed her arm again and pulled her away from the signboard. "I don''t need you to care about me!" Jiang Ruolan shook his hand, but she was still weak and suddenly fell to the ground under a stop sign. Han Xuegang wanted to help her, but she looked at him coldly. He did not touch her again. "You look terrible." Han Xuegang frowned. The worry in his eyes was obvious, but he also knew her personality and didn''t dare to touch her again. "This is my own problem. You have no right to know or worry about me." Jiang Ruolan didn''t even look at him, but she knew that with her current condition, she probably wouldn''t be able to go back. It was already evening, and Xian Zihao should have already gotten off work. Jiang Ruolan took her phone from her bag and called him. The call went through, but no one answered for a long time. "A man you can''t even see through, you dare give your heart to him? Jiang Ruolan, you''re too blind!" Qin Gengxin''s sarcastic voice entered her ears. Jiang Ruolan put down her phone and raised her hand to hold the pillar next to her. She stood up slowly, not even bothering to look at Han Xuegang, who hadn''t left. The moment she stood up, her phone rang. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment, while Han Xuegang, who was beside her, also stared at her actions. It was Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan looked at the caller and heaved a sigh of relief. She then gently put the phone to her ear. "Ruolan? I was in a meeting and my cell phone is in my office. Did you call me?" Xian Zihao''s voice was soft and gentle, filled with concern. "Zihao, I''m at the bus stop opposite the Ling Group." She barely managed to hold on as she leaned against the sign. Xian Zihao was startled for a moment, but he did not ask why she was at the Ling Group. "Wait for me. It''ll be there in ten minutes." When he hung up the phone, Han Xuegang still didn''t leave, and Jiang Ruolan didn''t even look for him. "I''m very sorry about what happened to Fei''er last time." Suddenly, Han Xuegang said softly. Jiang Ruolan acted as if she didn''t hear him and just stood there, not responding at all. For her, there were some things that cannot change after four years. However, there was also something that can change, something that was rotten and will only hurt her heart. "Ruolan..." It was unknown just how long Han Xuegang had looked at her, but Jiang Ruolan could faintly hear a sigh. It sounded like regret, like helplessness, like pain, like reluctance, like nostalgia. Her lips curled slightly, and finally, she looked at him, indifferently looking at the pain in his eyes. It was as if everything that had happened between the two of them in the blink of an eye, had finally become something of the past. Xian Zihao said that he would be here in ten minutes, but he had only taken eight minutes to arrive. From Xian Group to Ling Group, generally with a car will take close to twenty minutes, but he had only used eight minutes. The black Land Rover stopped at the side of the road. Xian Zihao walked to Jiang Ruolan with concern. The concern in his eyes was so real that she really believed he had feelings for her. Xian Zihao had always given her so much trust, and even when he saw Han Xuegang, his expression didn''t change. "Why did you come here?" Xian Zihao asked while pulling her to his embrace. "It''s too boring at home. I''m just going for a walk." Jiang Ruolan leaned against his chest, breathing in the scent of his body. However, her eyes were closed from exhaustion, and she felt like her head was about to explode from the pain. "Nonsense!" Xian Zihao frowned. He could see the discomfort that was on her face. "I only allowed you to come home because I saw that you were too bored in the hospital. It seems that it''s better that you are hospitalized!" Despite being somewhat critical, Xian Zihao did not hesitate to carry him to the car. Seeing her frowning and closed eyes, he sighed helplessly. Xian Zihao immediately closed the car door. He didn''t even look at Han Xuegang before driving to the hospital. Jiang Ruolan had lost too much blood, and she would experience temporary dizziness or shock due to rejection within a month after receiving a large amount of blood transfusions. Coupled with the fact that her head had been severely concussed and her injury was within the range of her head, it was normal for her to feel occasional dizziness during this break. When they got home from the hospital, Jiang Ruolan''s headache had lessened a lot. Seeing that Xian Zihao emotionlessly looked at her, she wanted to tease him, but he pushed her away. "Go to sleep." he said. "I''m not a pig, how can I just eat and sleep every day? Previously, it was probably because of the cold wind that caused this headache. But now, everything is healed!" Jiang Ruolan felt that it was rare for Xian Zihao to make a face at her. She really wanted to coax him, so she stretched out her hand and tried to lift the corners of his mouth. However, the moment her hand touched his mouth, he slapped her hand. "Two weeks without being exposed to the cold wind. Try not to go out. Have you forgotten the doctor''s warning before leaving the hospital?" Xian Zihao looked at her seriously and asked, "Did you not value your body that much?" "Are you mad at me?" Jiang Ruolan helplessly looked at him. It turned out that Xian Zihao, who didn''t show any emotion on his face, was also so easily angered? In the end, the more she looked at him, the thinner his lips became. He looked at her in displeasure. "Alright, CEO Xian, this lowly servant knows her wrongs. I won''t be out of the house during this half a month, okay?" Xian Zihao''s expression did not change. Jiang Ruolan smiled, dispelling the haze in her heart, and leaned into his embrace. She looked at him with her puppy eyes. "Go to sleep. I''ll wake you up later to eat something." Xian Zihao was helpless against her. He finally had a helpless smile on his face. "The old man''s birthday is coming up in half a month. If you don''t recuperate properly, are you going to stand in front of him in pain?" Chapter 175 - Brown Paper Bag As expected, Xian Zihao already knew her quite well Jiang Ruolan immediately stood up and walked into their bedroom. Her body right now felt like it had been hit by a fatal nerve. When she woke up, it was already the middle of the night. The lights in the living room seemed to be on. Jiang Ruolan got up and walked out of the bedroom. Suddenly, she saw a familiar brown paper bag on the coffee table. She was stunned. Slowly she walked towards the brown paper bag. She picked it up and opened it to find the photos she had placed in the office drawer. How did these photos end up in Xian Zihao''s hands? As she was wondering, she caught a glimpse of his figure coming down the stairs. "Why are these photos in your hands?" Xian Zihao glanced at her hand and said in a calm and gentle voice, "Xiong Ruogang saw it when she was rummaging your office drawers. She immediately sent it to me." Jiang Ruolan tightened her grip on the brown paper bag. She never intended to tell Xian Zihao about unpleasant things that happened in her past. As long as she can live well every day, that was enough. "There''s meat porridge in the kitchen. Go eat it." Xian Zihao walked towards Jiang Ruolan wearing a light blue cotton housedress. The fresh scent of his body pierced her nose. He must have taken a shower while she was asleep. Xian Zihao took the brown paper bag in her hand and signaled her with his eyes to go to the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan paused and tried to get the brown paper bag back, but the concern in Xian Zihao''s eyes told her that he did not want her to touch it again. Jiang Ruolan was no longer stubborn, nodded his head, and went to the kitchen. Of course, she noticed that Xian Zihao had just heated the porridge, one serving for each. He may have already had dinner, so this porridge was specially cooked for her. Jiang Ruolan smiled at the feeling of being cared for like a child. She was afraid that she would become addicted. Xian Zihao was still holding a brown paper bag as he walked up the stairs. Jiang Ruolan suddenly turned and looked at him. "Zihao, these photos don''t need to be destroyed. I am not so weak. They are just some painful memories. These photos are a scene that I witnessed twenty years ago. I have been alone all this year, do you think I would be scared of these pictures?" Xian Zihao indifferently glanced at her before retracting his gaze. His lips moved slightly as he sighed with a slight sense of regret and heartache, "With me here, you won''t be alone in the future." With that, he went upstairs. ''With me here, you won''t be a single person in the future.'' Jiang Ruolan held the bowl in her hand tightly and smiled warmly. She only saw the photos the first time she found them and kept them in her desk drawer while covering it with a brown paper bag. She never dared to see those pictures again. Usually, no one will touch her drawer. But these days, Xiong Ruogang has taken over her job, so when she needs information, she will naturally use her keys to open the drawer and search for its contents. In the end, these photos really fell into Xian Zihao''s hands. Was it destined? When Xian Zihao came down again, Jiang Ruolan was still sitting on the sofa with the remaining half of the porridge, lost in thought. "If you don''t eat it now, it will get cold." At the same time, he took the bowl in her hands and scooped some of it with a spoon. He placed it next to her mouth and teased, "It looks like you want me to feed you?" Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses. Embarrassed, she tried to snatch the bowl back. "No need. I was just thinking about something." However, Xian Zihao didn''t let her snatch it away. He looked at her with a hint of teasing and maintained the posture of feeding her. "Open your mouth." Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately flushed red. She was embarrassed, but looking at his natural expression, she immediately took a bite. As she swallowed the porridge, Xian Zihao held back his laughter. He looked at her with a satisfied smile. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t take it anymore. After taking only one bite, she grabbed the bowl and the spoon from him. Let me do it myself!" With that, she quickly lowered her head and finished the remaining half bowl of porridge. Seeing her wolfing down her food, Xian Zihao laughed. "It''s not like there''s anyone else who wants to snatch it from you." "I''m afraid that if you continue to feed me, you''ll end up killing me!" Before she could swallow the last mouthful of porridge in her mouth, she let out a muffled grunt. After eating, she wiped her mouth and murmured. "Xian Zihao, you really look like a poisonous poppy." His sloppy brows slightly rose. "Poisonous poppy? What metaphor is that?" "Beautiful and addictive. If this goes on, I''m afraid I won''t be able to leave you." "Then, don''t leave." He gave a low laugh. **** The night was quiet. Since she always spent time resting and sleeping, Jiang Ruolan sleeps lightly at night. She heard Xian Zihao''s cell phone ringing and could feel him getting up from the bed and going out to answer his call. Jiang Ruolan was puzzled. It was already past one in the morning. Rather than thinking randomly, it would be better to just ask. She leaned on the edge of the bed and asked him. "Zihao, where are you going?" Seeing that she had woken up, he walked back to her and kissed her forehead lightly. "Something has happened on a development site rented by my company. I need to see it. Go to sleep. I will be back soon." Jiang Ruolan frowned. What had he got to do with the incident at the construction site? If the CEO was alarmed, then it must be serious, otherwise, he definitely didn''t have to check it out in the middle of the night, "Is it serious? It''s already late, though." Xian Zihao pressed her down and helped her cover herself with the blanket. As if he was somewhat apologetic for waking her up at night, he coaxed her gently, "I still don''t know the specifics of the situation. You sleep first." Jiang Ruolan wasn''t ignorant at all. "Then go and come back quickly." When the door closed and the sound of his footprints gradually disappearing, Jiang Ruolan immediately came out of the room. She couldn''t fall asleep. She put on a coat and walked back and forth in the living room. When she logged on to the MSN, she was shocked to see that Qin Gengxin was online. Jiang Ruolan looked at the time. It was 1.30 in the morning. Could it be that he was still busy? Subconsciously, she wanted to ask him if his mood was better, but she quickly deleted it after typing a word. After hesitating for a moment, she finally decided to check the email. It was just after three in the morning when Xian Zihao came back. Jiang Ruolan was sitting on the sofa with a laptop in her lap, playing mahjong on the internet. Xian Zihao frowned when he saw Jiang Ruolan still not asleep, but he did not say anything. Then he came with a glass of water and handed it to her. "I can''t sleep." Jiang Ruolan took the glass without looking at him. She stared at the computer and said, "Is it serious?" "It''s been taken care of." Xian Zihao sat down beside her and wrapped his arm around her, ignoring the laptop in her laps. He kissed her sensitive ear lightly and sucked her earlobe. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but shiver. She almost threw the laptop. She turned her head to look at him grudgingly, only to see that his eyes were dark, and before she could say anything, he had already kissed her. Chapter 177 - A Marriage Without Love Usually Doesnt Have A Good Ending "Isn''t it a safety pendant?" Zhou Shufen then said apologetically, "I''m really sorry, Miss Jiang. I don''t know much about these things, this item was once given to me by an important person. I''ve always cherished it. Moreover, I''ve brought it along with me for so many years, I thought it might be a Pendant of Peace, but I never thought that I was wrong." Zhou Shufen''s eyes curved in embarrassment. Her eyes were big, but when she smiled, they seemed to bend into two crescent moons. It was beautiful and full of spirit. "No, I already appreciate Miss Zhou''s kind intentions. Since it was an important gift from someone else, you better keep it carefully. Perhaps, some of these things can only be perfect memories but can not be repeated in your life, so you should take good care of them." Jiang Ruolan smiled brightly. Zhou Shufen''s eyes showed a hint of coldness and arrogance for a moment, but her expression didn''t change. At this moment, the waiter came and brought the desert she had just ordered. It was unknown what Xiong Ruogang was talking about, but she succeeded in making Little Fishie laugh. When she saw the pudding, Little Fishie stretched out her small hand to grab the cake box and happily yelled, "Mommy, I will give this cake to Aunt. We are good friends!" Xiong Ruogang immediately broke into a wide smile. "Wow, we''re good friends, are we? Will you give me the cake?" "Mhmm!" Little Fishie very generously pushed the cake to Xiong Ruogang, "Auntie, you go ahead and eat it, I have pudding!" "What a cute child." Jiang Ruolan looked at the girl who looked like Zhou Shufen and praised her wholeheartedly, "And she is very sensible. She seems to be following in her mother''s footsteps. She must be very diligent. How old is she?" Zhou Shufen touched her daughter''s head. "Five years old. "Xiaoyi, say hello to Auntie Jiang." "Hello, Auntie Jiang!" Little Fishie smiled sweetly, then turned around as if asking for a reward, and said, "Mommy, can I have the pudding now?" "Sure." Zhou Shufen handed her the pudding spoon and smiled. Xiaoyi took the spoon and skillfully scooped up the pudding with her spoon. She even dug out a piece of the pudding to deliver to Xiong Ruogang''s mouth. "Auntie, you have some too!" At the same time, Jiang Ruolan''s face was calm as she stared into Zhou Shufen''s eyes, which were filled with a strange smile. Xiong Ruogang ate cake pudding with Xiaoyi while playing with her hands. Zhou Shufen didn''t eat any of the sweet snacks either, and just like Jiang Ruolan, she ordered plain water while quietly sizing up her. What did she want to see? Maybe Zhou Shufen didn''t want to use her child to do anything, or perhaps she really wanted her to be a woman who can easily influence the wind and shadows. Jiang Ruolan cursed silently. She was no longer a teenager. If a person grew up to be twenty-four or twenty-five without even the most basic of knowledge and mentality, then wouldn''t her life have been in vain? Zhou Shufen''s daughter was very similar to Zhou Shufen. Even though the child was five years old, she still could not represent anything. Plus, this cute little thing was surely not Xian Zihao''s daughter. If she was still curious, there was a medical test called DNA in this society, so of course she will not think too much about it. Seeing that her expression was calm, Zhou Shufen could only smile. Hearing how Xiong Ruogang had gotten into a fight with Xiaoyi, she smiled happily. Zhou Shufen looked at Xiong Ruogang and asked, "Oh right, I have forgotten to ask? This is " "I''m Sis Jiang''s colleague." Xiong Ruogang''s face was full of smiles as she looked up at Zhou Shufen. "Your daughter is so cute! I like little kids like her." "It''s rare for Xiaoyi to get along with strangers." Zhou Shufen smiled amiably at her. Her gaze seemed to analyze the type of friend Jiang Ruolan had. "Wow, looks like I''m quite popular, aren''t I, Little Fishie!" Xiong Ruogang didn''t pay attention to Zhou Shufen''s expression as she continued to tease the child. Seeing Xiong Ruogang''s childish behavior, Jiang Ruolan could only helplessly sigh and smile. In the blink of an eye, a radiant smile appeared on her face as she looked at Zhou Shufen, "I heard that Miss Zhou got married a few years ago? What is your daughter surnamed?" "Miss Jiang seems to be very clear about my situation?" Zhou Shufen raised her eyebrows and suddenly revealed a knowing smile. "I''m sorry, I almost forgot, you''re from the media." Zhou Shufen''s words didn''t have any hint of edge. She was still looking at Jiang Ruolan with the same faint playful expression. She didn''t even reveal any trace of provocation in her eyes. It had been so long, but Zhou Shufen still wasn''t making any move. It was as if she had never really intended to take action, but she was trying to penetrate into everything. She seemed calm and collected, but she seemed to be waiting for something. Was the time not right? "We met at the Xian Group''s entrance at that time, and I once said that I came to H City with Qin Gengxin. I heard that Miss Jiang grew up with him? The childhood sweetheart''s experience was so enviable, why didn''t the two of you get together? As far as I know, Qin Gengxin seems to have a soft spot for you, Miss Jiang." Zhou Shufen smiled. A sly glimmer shone in her clear eyes. "Eh? President Qin likes you?" When Xiong Ruogang heard this, she immediately looked at Jiang Ruolan with her gossipy eyes. "Of course, we both grew up together but Qin Gengxin is not my type." Jiang Ruolan responded indifferently. "Is that so? What type of man do you like, Miss Jiang?" Zhou Shufen blinked her eyes. It was as if she was very curious about it. She''s also behaved like both of them were very familiar with each other. "Aiya, is there even a need to ask? With a good husband like President Xian, other than loving her own husband, who else could she love?" Xiong Ruogang, who was sitting beside her, interrupted with a confused expression, causing Zhou Shufen''s expression to freeze for a moment. "Really?" Zhou Shufen quickly smiled. She looked at Xiong Ruogang with a confident smile, "Sometimes, a marriage without love is lamentable. Just like some of the sisters who have good relationships with me. They often get married for the benefit of their family and in the end, their loveless marriages end up in failure." Xiong Ruogang was stunned by Zhou Shufen''s words. She finally understood something, but she couldn''t be sure. In the blink of an eye, she glanced at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan''s expression remained unchanged. Her clear eyes filled with a natural smile, as if she was listening to someone else''s story and hadn''t heard the disagreement within those words. "Sis Jiang used to be just like me, a small citizen. She definitely doesn''t have any family interests. Besides, Sis Jiang and President Xian are so fond of each other. Their affections almost made me die from envy!" Whether it was intentional or not, Xiong Ruogang no longer focused on playing with Little Fishie. Her gaze faintly fell on Zhou Shufen''s face, as if she was trying to guess the woman''s motives. "Ruogang, what are you trying to say? Miss Zhou is talking about her own sister. Why are you mentioning my name?" Jiang Ruolan playfully scolded her. When her eyes fell on Xiong Ruogang''s face, she smiled because she understood what Jiang Ruola was trying to do. "Indeed. Since Miss Jiang has such a good husband, she should cherish him well!" Zhou Shufen''s smile was like a flower. "I was just saying that a marriage without love usually doesn''t have a good ending. Marriage must have the basis of feelings. Otherwise, it won''t last for long." "It seems that Miss Zhou has learned a lot in your five years'' marriage." Jiang Ruolan took a sip of water and lightly put down her glass. "I once thought that my husband simply liked me, but after hearing you say so, I recalled his tender and considerate attitude towards me, as well as the way he occasionally showed mercy and indulgence to me, liked I was a child. No matter when or where, he always trusted and encouraged me. He pampered me a lot." Chapter 178 - In This World, Nothing Belongs To Anyone The happiness on Jiang Ruolan''s face finally made Zhou Shufen''s facial expression change. She looked at her with a smile that was not a smile and spoke with a proud tone, "It seems that you really have some luck, Miss Jiang! That''s a good thing, but you have to be aware that when the time comes, the good fortune of yours will slip away." "You guys are really interesting. How can feelings have anything to do with luck? Miss Zhou''s metaphor is so strange!" Xiong Ruogang caressed Little Fishie''s head, who was focusing on eating the pudding, with a smile. "Wasn''t it because of luck that Miss Jiang would meet President Xian?" Zhou Shufen stared at Jiang Ruolan with a threatening gaze. It seemed that Zhou Shufen already knew the reason for their marriage. She was a calm and scary woman. Was there really love when Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao were together? Or maybe they were together because they had treated each other''s lives as a game, always trying to beat each other in a chess game called love. Even though they cherished each other, in the end, both of them were injured by the game that no one had won. As Jiang Ruolan thought of this, she looked back at Zhou Shufen''s confident and proud gaze, which contained a hint of playfulness. Combined with what Qin Gengxin had said when he was drunk, Jiang Ruolan suddenly understood something. Zhou Shufen was a proud woman. This time, she was betting on Xian Zihao''s heart. Jiang Ruolan lifted her eyes and fearlessly stared at the luster in Zhou Shufen''s eyes. ''Zhou Shufen, who gave you the right to play with Xian Zihao''s love? Who gave you such confidence?'' Jiang Ruolan smiled slightly and said, "Miss Zhou, it''s rare for someone to be lucky in their life. The most important thing is how to cherish it, don''t you think so?" At that moment, Zhou Shufen looked deeply at her, and it was as if she was discussing a very profound question with her. "Is there any use in cherishing things that don''t belong to you?" "In this world, nothing belongs to anyone. The most important thing is who he wants." Jiang Ruolan said these words calmly. Finally, the fire of cold arrogance and confidence in Zhou Shufen''s eyes was gradually extinguished. Zhou Shufen looked deeply at her, as if she had finally discovered the uncompromising and unyielding thorns hidden within Jiang Ruolan''s seemingly calm personality. "Ah! My pudding!" Suddenly, the pudding bowl that Little Fishie was holding in her hands became unsteady. It slipped out of her little hand and splashed her pink and cute dress. "Mommy!" Little Fishie didn''t cry but helplessly looked at Zhou Shufen. "Mommy, is it possible for you to order another pudding?" Xiong Ruogang wanted to help Little Fishie and was about to wipe her dress with a tissue when Zhou Shufen''s words interrupted her action. She glared at Little Fishie softly. "You''re the one who was dirtying your clothes. You have to clean them yourself! Go to the bathroom and clean it up!" "Oh " Little Fishie pouted her lips. She was unwilling to do so, however, she still obediently left Xiong Ruogang''s embrace. Jiang Ruolan quietly observed Zhou Shufen''s actions and saw that Little Fishie had walked away. She had only taken two steps when Zhou Shufen suddenly picked her up. Who knew whether Little Fishie could find the washroom. Zhou Shufen was strict with her daughter, but at the same time, she also felt sorry for her daughter. She immediately carried her to the washroom. It could be seen that Zhou Shufen''s way of educating her daughter was based on the American style. When being scolded, Little Fishie did not cry or make a fuss, which showed that Zhou Shufen, the mother, was very strict in teaching her children and did not spoil them. A mother who did not completely spoil her children. Her rational actions also showed that she was a very independent character. Today, Jiang Ruolan got to know a bit about Zhou Shufen. Perhaps, it was because she, herself, was an independent woman, so she really knew her opponent. A rational person would naturally have her own limits, as well as hers. What exactly did Zhou Shufen want to do? **** Xian Zihao only returned to the Greenville Residence late at night. Jiang Ruolan had just finished showering and was about to take his coat, but as soon as she got near, she could smell a faint but not very strong smell of alcohol from his body. "There''s an event tonight?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t find it strange for her to ask about it. She put his coat on the coat stand and went to the kitchen to make him some food. Just as she was about to go to the kitchen, she felt a warm breath hitting her neck. Xian Zihao was hugging her from behind. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment, feeling his gentle kiss on the back of her ear, but also felt that he was doing it on purpose. The kiss made her itch, and she immediately smiled. Jiang Ruolan wanted to turn around and push Xian Zihao away, but he stopped her. "No need to cook." He embraced her, his warm lips pressed against her ear. With a faint, hoarse smile, he said, "Eating you is enough." A husky and ambiguous voice passed by her ears. Jiang Ruolan smiled as she tried to push him away, "Aiya, stop messing around!" "I am serious " Xian Zihao sucked lightly on her earlobe. He turned her around and looked at her with a soft, sexy smile. Xian Zihao lifted her chin with one hand, and his eyes were soft and warm, with her reflection in them. Then he lowered his head and kissed her nose affectionately. "Jiang Ruolan, I mean it." Jiang Ruolan was a little drowsy. She raised her eyes to meet his gaze and saw that his eyes, which were as bright as stars, were brimming with a strong sense of warmth. "Zihao, you don''t have to do this." Jiang Ruolan could feel the care and protection he had for her. It was as if he did not want her to be harmed in any way, but she could also tell that his body was more or less filled with helplessness. Although she didn''t know why he was so helpless, Jiang Ruolan would do her best to protect her marriage and wouldn''t surrender her husband to someone else. However, she wasn''t greedy. She knew that there were some things she couldn''t force. "You don''t have to do this." she said, smiling. Xian Zihao''s gaze was gentle, but right now, he looked slightly dissatisfied. "No matter what it is, you always prefer to bear it yourself. Even if someone has bad intentions by putting those pictures of your mother''s suicide in front of you? And even when you know Zhou Shufen and her daughter''s existence? Even when you met them this afternoon?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "How did you know that I met Zhou Shufen this afternoon?" Xian Zihao didn''t give her the answer, but the answer was obvious in his eyes. Had he seen them at the window as he drove past the restaurant? Or had he met Zhou Shufen after that? "Why can''t I know?" His eyes were frank, and he just looked at her. Chapter 179 - Everyone Has A Past *This chapter contained a mature scene that was not suitable for younger audiences. Please skip if you are feeling uncomfortable. * . . "I don''t know how to ask you. Everyone has a past, so I feel that I shouldn''t ask. Although I''m very curious, before you take the initiative to tell me about it, I choose to respect your past. I don''t want to ask too many questions." Her tone was sincere but what she said really came from her heart. Xian Zihao sighed and gently held Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder. His black eyes gently stared at the smile on her face. "I originally didn''t intend to tell you, but you''re right. Everyone has a past, but the past is only a past. I won''t say it because I feel that there''s no need to talk about it, and even more so, I don''t want you to know about the past so that you won''t be overly concerned about it." "But Jiang Ruolan, if you have anything you want to know, you can ask. You don''t need to bear it yourself, understand?" Xian Zihao said while looking at her eyes. Xian Zihao was a mature man but not lacking in gentleness and also not lacking in spirit. He has always been clear-headed and rational. He was very clear on what should be done and what should not be done. His words had finally made Jiang Ruolan realize that her heart had unknowingly gotten closer to him. "Just like you said, the past is only the past. Although I am very curious, I won''t ask about it. Perhaps if I know everything, I will feel uncomfortable and worry too much. Thus, I will not ask about it." Jiang Ruolan raised her delicate eyebrows and smiled magnanimously. "However, I have one question. Only one question." Suddenly, like a spoiled child, she raised her finger and held it in front of her. Xian Zihao was amused by her actions. He took her finger and put it down, and then he held her hands. "You want to ask if that child is mine?" Jiang Ruolan nodded. She did not want to ask him whether or not he had completely let go of his so-called past. She could avoid making wild guesses if he had deliberately avoided her. Although she will not let her imagination go wild, even if the child was not his, but looking at her 5-year-old age, no one will escape from thinking bad things. Xian Zihao wrapped his hand around Jiang Ruolan''s waist while the other hand wrapped around the back of her head, firmly locking her body. His eyes were gentle and calm as he said, "No." It was as if something that had been quietly plugging her heart had been unraveled. The haze that filled the sky dissipated and the air around her became so refreshing. "Are you in a good mood right now?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrow and smiled. When Jiang Ruolan was taking a shower, she had been thinking about what had happened at that sweet shop. Seeing that Xian Zihao had come back, she had no intention of mentioning it, but she did not realize that he had already begun to understand her so well. He could tell at a glance that something was on her mind. Or could it be that Xian Zihao knew that she had confronted Zhou Shufen? Not being greedy was Jiang Ruolan''s motto. Once the weight that was pressing down on her heart disappeared, her mood would naturally improve. Before she could answer, Xian Zihao suddenly carried her and walked to the bathroom. "Xian Zihao, you " Suddenly she remembered what had happened in the bathroom before. Jiang Ruolan felt embarrassed and angry. She stared into Xian Zihao''s mischievous eyes and complained, "Let me down! I''ve taken a shower!" But he just smiled and kissed her lips. He lightly bit her lips and placed her under the showerhead. The spray of water immediately drenched both of their bodies. With one hand, Xian Zihao tore off the towel that was partially wrapped around her head and threw it into the bathtub. Jiang Ruolan''s already half wet hair was instantly wet from the spray of the water. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know that her current appearance looked very sexy and so alluring. Xian Zihao''s eyes darkened. She could only say while she was exchanging breaths, "My hair has finally gotten dry, and now you''re wetting it. You have to help me blow-dry it later!" "Alright." Xian Zihao pulled Jiang Ruolan''s body closer to him and kissed her passionately. The heat from their passionate lovemaking and the warm water started steaming up the shower. Xian Zihao moved both his hands towards her breast, massaging them slowly. Then he moved his head towards her right breast and flicked his tongue over the nipple through the shirt. Jiang Ruolan arched her back and let out a passionate moan. She grabbed the back of his head, pulling him in closer. Xian Zihao switched to her left breast, sucking on her nipple and biting it lightly. This caused Jiang Ruolan to gasp in pleasure. He then massaged both breasts in a circular motion, pinching her nipples and pulling them slightly. "Mmmh.." Xian Zihao gently touched the end of her shirt and tore it off from her body. He then took off her shorts and removed them, including her bra and underwear. Jiang Ruolan was completely naked in front of him. He then took her hand and placed it on his chest. He wants her to undress him. With trembling hands, she undressed him. While she wanted to remove his boxer, her hand accidentally touched his erection. Xian Zihao groaned loudly in her ears. Now both of them were completely naked and drenched. Xian Zihao reached for the bar of soap, lathering her chest and stomach, then turning her around. Jiang Ruolan''s chest was pressed up against the glass as Xian Zihao grabbed her ass and soaping it up slowly. He went down her legs from her ankles back up, lathering every inch of her body. Jiang Ruolan pushed back into his chest and turned around. She then kissed him deeply and pushed Xian Zihao towards the tiled shower wall. He snickered loudly. "Taking a charge, aren''t you." Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately flushed. She rolled her eyes and took the soap, doing the same to his body. With Xian Zihao now up against the wall, she stopped lathering his body and gave him light kisses on his chest, moving down to his abdomen, and eventually to his shaft. Xian Zihao immediately stopped Jiang Ruolan. He gently pushed her head away. "You don''t have to do it if you don''t want to." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with her glistening eyes and pushed his hand away. It was always Xian Zihao taking care of her. This time, it was her turn. She wanted to take care of him too. Xian Zihao positioned the showerhead away from her body. Jiang Ruolan was now on her knees, kissing his erect shaft from side to side. She pushed his member up towards his body and licked him from the bottom of his shaft to the head. This caused Xian Zihao to moan loudly. Jiang Ruolan repeated this a few more times before taking him into her warm mouth. The steam in the bathroom was intense, and the mirrors of the bathroom were fogging up. Jiang Ruolan slowly sucked Xian Zihao''s shaft. She could feel him get harder from each bobbing motion. She then flicked her tongue on the opening of his shaft. "F*ck." whispered Xian Zihao. Never in his life, he imagined that Jiang Ruolan would do this to him. His docile wife had changed into something. She then pinned his shaft up to his body and lowered her head, licking between his balls and inner thigh. Jiang Ruolan ran her tongue over his balls, lapping one then moving to the other. Her hair was wet, her nipples were hard, and her core was wet with soap, water, and her juices. "I feel like I have corrupted you." Xian Zihao grinned while moaning. . . **** I feel like I have corrupted my young readers. ( ? ?? ?) Is there anyone who is still innocent? Blamed on Wattpad for corrupting me. (^?^) Chapter 180 - How Would I Know Youre Going To Kiss Me If I Dont Wake Up (M) *This chapter contained a mature scene that was not suitable for younger audiences. Please skip if you are feeling uncomfortable. * . . Jiang Ruolan humming and then gently licked his balls, alternating between each one again. At the same time with her right hand, she slowly jerked him off. Xian Zihao reached towards her and guided her back up. He gave her a deep French kiss and rotated positions with her. He then lifted her right leg and positioned it over his left shoulder. Xian Zihao lightly licked the outside of her core lips, crossing her clit as he moved from side to side. Jiang Ruolan grabbed his hair and pressed his head closer to her core. Xian Zihao then parted her core lips with his tongue, licking up and down slowly. He could taste her sweet juices releasing from her body. "Ah...Mmm..." Jiang Ruolan moaned in ecstasy. He then inserted his index finger, slowly fingering her. She responded by moving her body up and down. Xian Zihao inserted a second finger. The sensation was amazing for Jiang Ruolan. There was a bench in the shower which Xian Zihao moved to. He positioned Jiang Ruolan to face away from him, lowered her body onto his, and guided his shaft towards her core. As he entered, Xian Zihao gasped. No matter how many times he did this with her, he can''t ever get enough of this feeling. Xian Zihao lifted Jiang Ruolan''s body up and down, f**king her slowly. "Nggh." Jiang Ruolan bit her lips to stop herself from moaning loudly. Xian Zihao sped up his motion. He was holding her by the waist while watching her moaning. He grabbed Jiang Ruolan around her torso implying her to stand up. Xian Zihao now positioned himself behind her and pushed her upper body downward. Jiang Ruolan was now bent over with her hands on the bench. She arched her back, making her butt more stand out more prominently. Xian Zihao inserted his shaft inside of her, slowly f**king her, then speeding up his pace. The grunts and moans echoed in the bathroom. "Are you going to come?" Xian Zihao asked her while groaning. He was getting closer. "Hmm." Xian Zihao kept his pace and Jiang Ruolan''s breathing increased more rapidly. She was close to climax. "Ah!" Jiang Ruolan pushed back against Xian Zihao''s shaft. Her body released a powerful orgasm as she ground on his shaft, emitting low coos in the process. Xian Zihao had orgasmed almost immediately after her. Her legs felt weak and numb from the session. Jiang Ruolan moved forward to release his shaft and then got on her knees. She lay with her arms on the bench and her head resting on her arms. "I can fall asleep right now." Xian Zihao said exhaustedly. They both recovered from the intense moment, finished the shower, and went to sleep. *** When Jiang Ruolan woke up the next day, she immediately looked at the time. It was only 6: 30. She couldn''t sleep anymore. She wanted to get up, but Xian Zihao, who was always punctual, wasn''t awake yet. His long arm was tightly wrapped around her waist, making it impossible for her to stand up on her own. Was today a weekend? Xian Zihao was sound asleep. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. She wanted to get up, but she couldn''t bear to wake him up. In the end, she just lay there, unsure of what to do. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao''s handsome face, which was relaxed and unruffled from his deep sleep without a single wrinkle. His eyes, which were quietly closed under his handsome eyebrows, seemed to be longer than many other men''s, but they were still very beautiful. She could not help but gently raise her hand and touch his eyes with her finger. This Xian Zihao, even when he was sleeping, still looked so peaceful. His body no longer had the usual coldness and elegance, but it was actually so intimate that it filled her heart with warmth. Xian Zihao''s words last night were like a soothing needle, calming her confused heart. Jiang Ruolan knew that some things could not be forgotten quickly, so she would naturally give him time. However, every time she thought about Zhou Shufen, her heart would feel a little uncomfortable. If Xian Zihao was Zhou Shufen, would he be willing to let go of her? Jiang Ruolan went closer and gave him a light kiss on his stubble chin, but before she could step back, the arm at her waist suddenly tightened. Xian Zihao opened his slightly drowsy eyes and looked at Jiang Ruolan like he had caught a cat that was trying to steal food. He firmly pressed her body against his as she was about to step back out of embarrassment. "Why did you wake up?" Right now, Jiang Ruolan wished she could just crawl back under the covers and hide in it for the rest of her life. "How would I know you''re going to kiss me if I don''t wake up?" Xian Zihao bit his lips and smirked lazily as he laughed in a low tone. His laughter even had a bit of the aura of a ruffian. He suddenly turned around and pressed her down on the bed, almost suffocating her with his kiss. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and forcefully hammered him twice to show her resistance. Only then did he finally let go of her. Jiang Ruolan immediately pushed him away and got out of the bed. Xian Zihao was grinning while watching her running out of the bed and rushing into the bathroom. A clear and melodious laugh was heard the moment she closed the door. **** Jiang Ruolan turned off the showerhead once she was done with her shower. She covered her hair with a towel and left the bathroom. As soon as she walked out of the bathroom, she heard the sound of a cell phone ringing in her bedroom. She paused as she heard Xian Zihao''s voice. It was unknown who called him, but his voice was unclear to her. Jiang Ruolan didn''t deliberately go to the bedroom to eavesdropping, but she turned around to find a hairdryer and switch on the power. She was just about to blow her hair when she heard the sounds of footstep. She went to the living room and saw that Xian Zihao had already done with his call and walked out. He stopped behind her and his fingers gently played with her hair. "Allow me." With a faint smile, he took the hairdryer from her hand. "I promised you last night that I would help you blow your hair." With that, he lightly pushed her onto the sofa. When Jiang Ruolan wanted to get up, his slender fingers had already moved between her wet hair. He turned on the hot level and started blowing her hair. "Don''t move." Jiang Ruolan wanted to turn around and look at him, but she was stopped the moment she moved. The continuous sound of the wind blowing from the hairdryer echoed in the living room. Xian Zihao''s fingers gently played with her hair and right now, both of them looked like a loving couple. Jiang Ruolan could feel the happiness in her heart swelling bit by bit. "Will Guiying come back for grandfather''s birthday?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were wide open as she looked at the French windows in front of her. "What is it? You''re thinking of that girl so quickly? Shouldn''t you think about me?" While talking to her, his fingers continued gently stroking her smooth and shiny hair. Xian Zihao would often gently hold a strand of it in his hand as if he was playing with it. "Of course I have to think about her. Guiying only met me once and was biased towards me at all times. How could I not miss her? And as for you" Jiang Ruolan paused and didn''t complete her sentences. Xian Zihao lightly pinched her ear. "The company has been busy lately and she might not have time to come back. Since you missed her, I''ll send someone to take over her work for the time being." With a faint smile, he turned her body around and gently and affectionately kissed her forehead. His fingers were playing with her hair fondly, as he smiled warmly, "Guiying has a strong temper. That little girl swore that other than mom and me, she won''t return to Xian Residence and touch her foot in H City. Even if the Old Man and dad die, she still won''t return." "She actually made such an oath?" "She is too stubborn. Compared to you, she is more like a hedgehog. At the very least, you know when to lower your head. Guiying, on the other hand has a stubborn, competitive, and unyielding temperament." Even though Xian Zihao said that, Jiang Ruolan could still see the hint of gratitude in his eyes. She recalled back the moment she met Xian Guiying, she often gave off a valiant feeling. She guessed that Xian Zihao must have felt sorry for his younger sister. He knew why Guiying didn''t like going home, so he never forced her to do anything. With such a dependable elder brother, Xian Guiying was actually a lucky girl. Chapter 181 - She Has Been Covered In Injuries Since She Was Young But now that she had such an outstanding husband like Xian Zihao, she was even more proud and wanted to keep these blessings forever. "Isn''t she mad because you always sided with Cui Liuxian when you were young? Pushing Guiying aside and letting her play alone, you don''t even care about your little sister. What good brother you are!" Jiang Ruolan smiled playfully. Xian Zihao cast a sidelong glance at her. "If I really don''t love her, then that girl might be wandering in India right now." "Why did she go wandering in India?" "Because when Guiying was young, she was obsessed with Aladdin''s Divine Light. She always talked about going to India in search of Aladdin''s Divine Light. She wanted to use it to capture Cui Liuxian." Jiang Ruolan lay on the sofa, smiling. Seeing her smile, Xian Zihao helplessly looked down at her. His lips curved into a gentle smile. "Why are you smiling like that?" Jiang Ruolan laughed for a long time. For some reason, every time she saw the way Xian Zihao treated her warmly, as if he belonged to her, she would feel especially good. All of a sudden, she sat up. She wrapped her arms around his neck, then leaned against his chest like a spoiled child. When Xian Zihao hugged her with a helpless smile on his face, Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at him intently. "If there really is an Aladdin''s Divine Lamp in this world, what kind of wish would you, an omnipotent Xian Zihao, make?" He didn''t say anything, just smiled at her. "You can''t be too satisfied with your life, be too happy, and have no desire, right?" Seeing him smile without saying a word, Jiang Ruolan stared at his face intently. She really wanted to paint a picture like this into her mind. "If I could, I would wish to return to G City twenty years ago." Xian Zihao said gently. "Ah? Why?" Jiang Ruolan wondered. Xian Zihao''s eyes were brimming with smiles. He gently kissed Jiang Ruolan''s lips but did not answer her question. **** Xian Group''s Building, 18th Floor. "President Xian, this is information on the suicide case of Zhou Guanyu twenty years ago, and the broken white crystal necklace. I suspect that it is one of the items involved in the big corruption case that we have yet to resolve. I asked someone to confirm it based on the photo, and he said that the necklace is fake and that the crystals on the necklace were high quality crystals." Assistant Bai pushed open the door to the CEO''s office and hurried inside. She handed a pile of thick documents in her hand. Xian Zihao closed the file in his hands and took a glance at the folder Assistant Bai handed to him. He took it and opened the file at the same time. "Zhou Guanyu? Her surname is Zhou?" "I had checked with someone and found out from eyewitnesses who saw Zhou Guanyu committing suicide. I found out that the news of Zhou Guanyu''s suicide was bought at a high price to keep it secret. Some news sources do not have much information about the incident, and most eyewitnesses from that year were not in G City anymore." Assistant Bai suddenly said in a low voice, "President Xian, I heard from the older generation that the people who were involved in the corruption case of the main military equipment 24 years ago had died violently. Also, some officials who were injured have received treatment at private hospitals abroad, and because of that, Senior Zhou had traveled to the United States. Everything that happened during those years and the way to deal with it was very similar to what has happened to Zhou Guanyu." Xian Zihao raised his head. Assistant Bai, who had just met his slightly cold gaze, stopped her speculation. "Have you looked through the approval documents that Secretary Du has been working on recently?" Xian Zihao put down the documents in his hands and glanced at Assistant Bai. As President Xian expected, Du Yating and the Construction Bureau are very close, and recently, he has been involved in the dining affairs of the big merchants in various places. I also heard that the president of the Shui Real Estate and the deputy captain of the Xing police force are cousins." Xian Zihao nodded indifferently but didn''t say anything. "President Xian, are you still not going to alert the enemy?" "There''s no hurry. What should happen has already happened. They won''t dare to make any movements in the near future. It''s still useful for me to keep him around. Go back to your work." Xian Zihao calmly put aside the information in front of him and picked up another file. Assistant Bai nodded, turned around and walked out. Xian Zihao''s gaze was fixated on the file in his hands the entire time. Only after a long time did he blink, looking at the stack of documents with a secretive look. It was six-thirty in the evening, and suddenly a red Ferrari parked not far from Xian Group''s building. "Call Old Tong to see me tomorrow and ask him to bring the form with him." Xian Zihao slowly walked out of Xian Group and said a few words to the people behind him. Just as he walked down the stairs, he caught a glimpse of the red Ferrari parked not too far away. With just a glance, Xian Zihao already knew the owner of the car. He silently sighed and laughed helplessly as he watched in a flash the red Ferrari driving away. The owner of the red Ferrari seemed really angry, and suddenly, the loud sound of the throttle being stepped on could be heard. In the blink of an eye, the car was already speeding over a hundred meters, and at very high speeds, the car overturned another car, one by one and the ear-piercing sound of tires grinding on the ground caused the passersby to be filled with surprise. The black Land Rover did not seem to be in a hurry, though the red Ferrari in front of it was gone. **** Half an hour later, on a deserted beach to the east. The red Ferrari was parked on the side of the road, and Qin Gengxin was standing by the sea. Xian Zihao slowly walked towards him while stepping on the sand and rocks under his feet. "How many years has it been?" Qin Gengxin did not look back. He looked at the distant coastline that seemed to be covered by a layer of thick fog. "How many years has it been since we had an impulsive race?" "Six years." Xian Zihao answered while standing by Qin Gengxin''s side. The sky was already dark, and the distant mist seemed to carry the last light. The wind was blowing, and the greenery on both streets kept dancing. "In those years, the number of wins and losses in each race was almost the same. At that time, none of us was willing to lose to the others, whether in competitions at the mall or in the business industry, we will always be on par, even if we compete openly and secretly. When did it start to change? In the past, I always felt that my blood was boiling, but now, there is no meaning to it at all." Qin Gengxin looked at the sunset''s light. His voice was cold. "That''s because you''re young and arrogant at that time." Xian Zihao smiled faintly. "However, everything that happened at that time is still clear in my mind. Even though I am still young and arrogant, at least I still have a sense of truth." Qin Gengxin snickered. "Time is really scary. Even a heartless person like me would feel that way." Xian Zihao pursed his lips into a smile and teased, "The best thing about you when you were young, is that you''ve always known your own limits." Qin Gengxin laughed. "Are you praising me or scolding me?" Xian Zihao smiled but didn''t say anything. "Sometimes I really admire you." "A lot of people say that." "You really can remain calm about Zhou Shufen''s matter up till now." "It''s just a matter of the past, why should I bother about it? Qin Gengxin mocked. "Even Jiang Ruolan thinks this is a small matter?" Xian Zihao smiled. "Looks like she is." Qin Gengxin abruptly turned around and looked at him. He didn''t say anything for a long time, but his eyes were extremely cold. After a while, he narrowed his eyes and said, "She''s not Zhou Shufen. Even if she looks tenacious, she definitely won''t be able to endure repeated emotional harm. Xian Zihao, let me warn you, she has been covered in injuries since she was young. Don''t hurt her again!" Xian Zihao was silent for a moment, then said warmly, "I won''t hurt her." Chapter 182 - Between Jiang Ruolan And Zhou Shufen "Then where did you put Shufen?" Qin Gengxin had never been so aggressive before. With a cold glare, he said, "You and I both know what is the meaning behind the Pendant of Peace. She has always been attached to you. Back then, that matter was originally a misunderstanding between the two of you. Shufen was too cynical, maybe even she didn''t expect things to get to that point, and in the five years you guys were not together, she always missed you. Old Man Zhou saw everything that happened to her. He, who hasn''t stepped a single step into China for over twenty years, suddenly decided to return. He will definitely not let go of what happened between you and Shufen!" "The two of you loved each other so deeply and hated each other so ruthlessly. Shufen has been your taboo for the past five years! And her appearance this time is very easy for you to laugh it off?" "Since you are certain that you won''t hurt Jiang Ruolan, then let me ask you, between her and Zhou Shufen, what does Shufen count as? And between you and Shufen, what does Jiang Ruolan count as?" As Qin Gengxin asked this question, a layer of seriousness seeped into Xian Zihao''s eyes. He quietly looked at Qin Gengxin''s angry expression. His thin lips pursed and a faint mocking smile appeared on his face for a moment, as if he were mocking everything he (Qin Gengxin) asked, but at the same time, he was also mocking Qin Gengxin''s hard work. "Was it funny?" Qin Gengxin''s body almost burned. Xian Zihao''s mouth slightly raised. He looked at the scene in front of him calmly. "There are some things you and I can''t predict just by instinct." The serenity in his words caused Qin Gengxin to frown, as if he had heard something, and at the same time, he found it hard to believe. After a long while, Qin Gengxin suddenly sneered and turned his head to the side, saying, "This damn weather, it''s really not that cold." Xian Zihao glanced at him sideways. "I can see that you''re still boiling with passion." Qin Gengxin snorted coldly. He shifted his gaze to Xian Zihao, "I''m just seething with jealousy!" Xian Zihao smirked, "I can see it." "Why don''t we move somewhere else?" "Where do you want to go?" "The fencing hall." **** After three hours ~~~ In the quiet training field of the Swordsman Training Hall. Qin Gengxin suddenly took off his helmet and protective gear. He immediately lay on the ground with a head full of sweat. Xian Zihao placed his sword to the side and took off his helmet as well. He glanced at Qin Gengxin, who was lying on the ground. He then fetched two bottles of mineral water and walked towards him. Xian Zihao sat down next to him and handed a bottle of mineral water. Qin Gengxin took it and said in a lukewarm tone, "Thank you." Xian Zihao drank a mouthful of water and ignored him. Looking at the time, it was already 10 pm. Outside the sparring hall, the night was bright. Other than the breathing of these two, the place was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. Qin Gengxin gradually calmed his breathing. He then sat up and took a sip of water. Suddenly, the phone that Xian Zihao had placed on the counter vibrated. Qin Gengxin looked at the time and could vaguely guess who it was. Immediately, he frowned. Xian Zihao got up to answer the phone. Qin Gengxin held his breath, took another gulp of water, and rinsed his mouth with it. As Xian Zihao answered the phone, the gurgling sound in his mouth became even louder. "Zihao? Didn''t you say that you would accompany me to buy some gifts for Guiying today? You never came back this late." Jiang Ruolan''s somewhat sleepy voice was heard from the other end of the phone. From the sound of it, she was probably on the verge of falling asleep. Xian Zihao gently coaxed her with a smile. "Sleep first, we''ll talk about it when I get back." Jiang Ruolan heard a strange sound coming from his side. She couldn''t help but ask, "What''s that noise?" Qin Gengxin stood up. He went to the washstand and spat the water out in annoyance. Looking at his agitated expression, Xian Zihao softly sighed, "I''ll tell you when I get back. Sleep first. Be good." When Xian Zihao finished the call, Qin Gengxin had already taken off his fencing suit. He was sitting by the side with a cold expression, one leg casually resting on the table. Xian Zihao smiled faintly and walked over. "What is it? Haven''t you vented enough? Are you still dissatisfied? Let''s continue then. I will follow you to the end." Qin Gengxin, who had his eyes closed, immediately opened it and shouted, "Xian Zihao, let''s have a fair competition!" **** At night, the atmosphere in the bedroom was very quiet. Jiang Ruolan was sleeping soundly when she suddenly heard the sound of the door being open. She immediately woke up. Although she was always addicted to sleeping, she had not been able to sleep well at all. Even with the slightest movement, she was able to wake up from her slumber. After a while, the door of the bedroom was gently pushed open, as if that person didn''t want to disturb her sweet dream. Jiang Ruolan didn''t turn on the light in the bedroom. She just lit up the dim yellow and dark light at the head of the bed. A familiar warm breath hit her face. Xian Zihao put down his car key and wallet and leaned over her. He was checking whether Jiang Ruolan was sleeping or not. Then he got up and went to the bathroom. The sound of running water could be heard in the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at the dim yellow light on the bed. A faint smile appeared on her face. She had always wanted to wait for her husband to come home and also wanted to have a happy life with him? Sometimes, she would ask herself: What did she want in this life? A lifetime together? Was Xian Zihao sincere with her? Or was it just because he was lustful? She had a lot of questions, but none of them had the answer. A single affection from Xian Zihao could warm her heart. After a while, the sound of the shower stopped and Jiang Ruolan immediately closed her eyes, pretending to be sleeping. The sound of extremely soft footsteps could be heard. It was as if the footsteps were filled with care and gentleness. It was as if Xian Zihao couldn''t bear to wake her up until she felt the other side of the bed sink down slightly. Xian Zihao gently wrapped his arm around her waist and gently kissed her on the cheek. Time flew by. Jiang Ruolan treated herself like Lin Daiyu1 and rested at home for nearly two weeks. Finally, she could see the light of day again. In the morning, she woke up with a high spirit and even made a delicious breakfast in a good mood. After changing his clothes, Xian Zihao walked downstairs. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was in an extremely good mood, he slowly walked towards her as he buttoned his sleeves. "Do you like working so much?" "I don''t like working, it''s just that I''m too bored when I''m at home. Even if you try your best to spend the weekend with me, I can''t stay at home all hours without going out the door. I''m not used to staying at home all day " Jiang Ruolan placed a bowl of soup on the table. She raised her head and glanced at Xian Zihao, who was walking to her. Xian Zihao''s lips curled up into a smile as he looked at the bowl in her hands. . . **** Glossary: 1 One of the principal characters of Cao Xueqin''s classic 18th century Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber. Chapter 183 - Wouldnt She Be Working Right Under His Nose Now Jiang Ruolan went back to the kitchen to get the utensils. She heard Xian Zihao say, "Guiying will be home in three days, and you will accompany me to pick her up at the airport. Then, you have to go home and rest for a few more days." Jiang Ruolan didn''t quite understand why Xian Zihao didn''t want her to go back to work. When she looked back, her clear eyes shone with a sparkling and translucent light. "If I don''t go back to the company for a month, I''m afraid that many things will be very troublesome when I take over again. If I submit the documents earlier, it will ease Xiong Ruogang''s burden. She is busy preparing for her graduation thesis." Jiang Ruolan was originally the editor of the Business Reporting Department, and the jobs she had received will be shared between Xiong Ruogang and her other colleagues. If she doesn''t go back now, she will be a newcomer to the company. Many of her colleagues have already been transferred to other departments. Xian Zihao no longer tried to stop her. When he saw her coming out of the kitchen with a bowl and chopsticks in her hand, he couldn''t help but smile at the serious way she put the bowl and chopsticks on the table. "Guiying will be back in three days? Then is someone responsible for the affairs of her company?" Jiang Ruolan asked while sitting down. Seeing Xian Zihao was drinking the soup she cooked, she also grabbed a bowl for herself and stirred the soup. She asked the question without thinking and lowered her head to take a sip. The taste was not bad, no wonder Xian Zihao gave her so much face. "I have managed it." "Right, so what is the relationship between Qin Gengxin and Guiying?" Xian Zihao was stunned. "What?" "What I mean is, Qin Gengxin and Guiying have a good relationship with each other?" Jiang Ruolan asked nonchalantly. "You want to matchmake them?" Jiang Ruolan drank another mouthful of soup, thought for a while, and then said, "I was thinking, since they are both in Boston, and Guiying is your sister, he should have gotten along with her quite a bit. Guiying is such a good woman, I wonder why there is no spark yet between the two of them?" Women have a gossipy nature. Since Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin at the airport, no matter how she thought about it, there''s something between them. But what was the matter with the child in her womb? No matter what, Qin Gengxin was not a scum who would leave Xian Guiying once he found out that she was pregnant with his child. Xian Guiying clearly liked him. Could it be that Qin Gengxin would also turn into a block of wood? Could it be that there was some other secret? Seeing Jiang Ruolan was lost in thought while drinking the soup at the same time, Xian Zihao couldn''t help but smile faintly. There was also disagreement in his eyes. "Is it because I stole his lover, so I have to compensate him with my sister?" "Puff " Jiang Ruolan spat the soup back into the bowl. She immediately looked at Xian Zihao and blinked her eyes twice. She was stunned. She shouldn''t be talking about this with him. ***** "Ah, Sis Jiang! You''ve finally come to work!" As soon as Jiang Ruolan arrived at the office and before she could even sit down, she was immediately hugged by Xiong Ruogang, who greeted her at first sight. The corner of her mouth twitched, and she pulled the girl out from her arms. "Why are you so excited? Didn''t you just see me a few days ago?" "No, Sis Jiang. I was just worried about you!" Xiong Ruogang quickly pushed Jiang Ruolan into a chair behind her desk and sat down next to her. With an innocent expression, she said, "Doesn''t our company have an investment in Qin Group? Two days ago, our company was bought directly by them. In the past, our contract only included Fengyu Media company, and we would sometimes invite the Qin Group to special occasions, but now we are automatically under the Qin Group!" "What did you just say?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Why was Qin Group bought this company? Just as she was thinking, Xiong Ruogang''s claws grabbed her arm and continued, "The most important thing is, President Qin will come to the meeting in two days, and the editors in all the Reporting Departments should meet with him. If you are not here, I''m the one who should go. I don''t know if President Qin has a good temper, but I am afraid that if something goes wrong with the meeting, he will fire me. Now you have come to work, my two days of tension are finally over! Sis Jiang, you really came back at the right time!" Jiang Ruolan was completely confused. The purchase of this company was too sudden, and she hadn''t heard of any news about it in advance. In the past, when they invested in Qin Group, Qin Gengxin could be considered half her boss. Now that he had directly purchased this company, wouldn''t she be working right under his nose now? Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and opened the drawer. Her eyes fell on the drawer where the brown paper bag had been. Now that the photos were with Xian Zihao, would he notice the broken crystal necklace? Maybe it was because she was too concerned, or maybe the other people other than the Jiang Family would not notice it. When Xiong Ruogang saw her expression, she was a little perturbed. Originally, when she accidentally saw those photos, she was shocked, but she didn''t expect that when Little Lin saw those photos, she immediately handed them over to the chief editor. Xiong Ruogang didn''t expect that things would end like this, but seeing Jiang Ruolan''s expression when she opened the drawer, she couldn''t help but move closer to her. "I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses and looked at Xiong Ruogang with a comforting smile, "Were you frightened?" "Yes, it''s too bloody." Xiong Ruogang unabashedly adjusted her glasses. "I planned to check the files you managed on the Food Bureau, but I did not expect to see those photos." Jiang Ruolan nodded and closed the drawer. She waved her hand and said, "Go back to work. Send the latest manuscript to my mailbox. I''ll read it later." **** At 10 AM, the company was in a state of turmoil. It was said that President Qin was holding his first statistical meeting at the company. He had arrived and was listening to a report in the main assembly room. The meeting will be held half an hour later. Qin Group had always focused on investing in the country, so it was rare for them to buy large-scale companies directly. The result of this was that Qin Group will most likely change this company completely in a fixed mode, not only will it use a lot of energy and resources, but it will also not pose a danger to Qin Group at all. However, such an almost shocking method was still unacceptable for those workers for a while. More than ten minutes later, the secretary of the editor, Xiao Wang, who was outside the chief editor''s office, came out to announce important news. "President Qin is going to remove chief editor Zhang and let the head of Qin Group''s PR and media department take over. Haha, chief editor Zhang''s old face almost exploded!" "Serves him right. Who told him to bring his girlfriend into the company? In just a few days, he sent that girl to be the head of the editorial department. Seeing the two of them kiss in the office all day was disgusting!" "Aiya, aside from his occasional bad style, our Chief Editor Zhang is pretty good. President Qin is being too ruthless, but President Qin is so handsome. If he is willing to sit in the chief editor''s office, I would still be happy to see him. Who wouldn''t want someone in charge of the media department like him? If President Qin were to take over directly, how nice would that be?! Looking at him every day would also be a feast in the eyes." Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched a few times as she heard the whispers behind her ears. ***** At 10: 30 PM, in the meeting room of the company. Jiang Ruolan, along with the other six Reporting Department editors and the various department heads were sitting in the meeting room, waiting for President Qin to arrive. Everyone looked at each other in dismay, each of them was worried. The door of the meeting being pushed open. Qin Gengxin wore a tailored dark brown suit, with a matching shirt, and no tie. His neat short hair was slightly combed in the back, and there was a touch of ruthlessness and grimness in his demeanor. Everyone was looking at him warily. He looked so formal that even Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but sit up straight with a solemn expression. "This is information on why I transferred Chief Editor Zhang from before. In my hands also have a detailed list of the Reporting Department and their supporting information." Qin Gengxin only looked at them for a moment. His gaze did not linger on anyone more than a moment. He walked to the front of the table, put the blue folder in his hand and proceeded to the main topic. Chapter 184 - You Didnt Bring Money Nor Cards With You When You Went Out, Did You? "Please give a brief summary of your recent work situation. This is your new chief editor, Huang Zemin. He will be in charge of the submission of tasks and statistics." With that, Qin Gengxin pulled over the president''s chair and leisurely sat down. He crossed his legs and turned to the side, casually resting one hand on the conference table. His gaze swept across the crowd once more before finally landing on Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan met his obviously malicious gaze and frowned. She quietly glared at him, and in the end, Qin Gengxin snorted and retracted his gaze, not putting her in his eyes. ''F*ck! Did this fellow grow stronger, or was he expressing his true nature?'' ''Wait!'' During that time, Qin Gengxin locked himself in the apartment. What might have caused him to be so busy with computers and files littering on the floor? At the time, he also seemed to be completing his work without a break. Had he already decided to act at the time? Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and looked at his nonchalant expression. He didn''t even spare her a glance at all. As the newly appointed chief editor entered the meeting room and began to speak, Qin Gengxin sat there listening to the report as if he wasn''t involved in anything. Could it be that Xian Zihao already knew that Qin Gengxin had bought their company? At 12 AM, the meeting was finally over. Jiang Ruolan stood up and was about to leave when Qin Gengxin called out to her. "Editor Jiang, please stay for a moment." Everyone turned to look at her and without showing any other expression, they left the meeting room, leaving only Jiang Ruolan standing on the spot. She gritted her teeth, waiting for everyone to leave before turning around, only to find that Qin Gengxin had suddenly appeared behind her and scaring her. Jiang Ruolan quickly took a step back and said with terrifying looks. "When did you stand behind me!" Qin Gengxin narrowed his eyes and raised his eyebrow. He looked at her with a fake smile on his face. "How is it?" "How about what?" Jiang Ruolan frowned. She stared at Qin Gengxin''s exceptionally bright peach blossom eyes and a malicious smile on his face. "What the hell are you doing? Why did you buy our company?" Qin Gengxin didn''t answer, he simply took off his jacket and threw it on the conference table. Jiang Ruolan immediately took a big step back with a cautious face. "Didn''t I tell you that I bought your company for my Qin expansion? In the future, the number of companies under Qin Group will increase, so there is nothing to be surprised about." Jiang Ruolan only cast him a sidelong glance, with an expression as if she wanted to find out what his purpose was. "Jiang Ruolan, let me see your head." Qin Gengxin suddenly took a step forward and pressed down on her shoulder, turning her around. Before she could resist, he had already clearly seen the wound on her neck. "Are you alright now?" "What can you even do if I''m not alright? It''s not like I''ll die from this minor injury!" Jiang Ruolan pushed his hand away. "Is there a wound infection that causes fever or something? When you lose consciousness due to a fever, did you call my name?" Qin Gengxin thought of a possibility and seriously asked. Jiang Ruolan chuckled dryly and hurried out of the meeting room. In the end, Qin Gengxin gripped her arm tightly and pulled her back. "Jiang Ruolan, if it really is like this, don''t forget that I am always by your side." "Qin Gengxin!" Jiang Ruolan cried out, "Don''t disgust me!" In an instant, his face was filled with excessive wounds. "I know by marrying Xian Zihao has made you feel wronged. It doesn''t matter, I will definitely save you. Wait for me " "Waiting for your ass!" Jiang Ruolan struggled out of his grasp and stared at him speechlessly. Suddenly, she seemed to recall something and couldn''t help but ask, "What exactly did you two talk about in the hospital that time?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows and glanced at her with a smile that was not a smile on his face, but he did not answer. The heat in the meeting room was too hot, and he was already sweating slightly behind his shirt, but it did not affect his beauty. Seeing his suspenseful expression, Jiang Ruolan really wanted to scratch his face. "If you want to know, then come with me." Qin Gengxin suddenly said this. "Why?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the time coldly. It was already past 12, could it be that he wanted to have a meal with her? That won''t do. Qin Gengxin already knows that she''s married now, and she made her relationship with Xian Zihao very clear. If Qin Gengxin still doesn''t understand, then he''s an idiot. Jiang Ruolan wanted to directly refuse him, but she stopped when she saw Qin Gengxin pulled his shirt''s collar. He obviously felt a little uncomfortable from the sweat on his body. "Accompany me to buy a shirt." He picked up his coat and walked out of the meeting room. Jiang Ruolan did not move. Qin Gengxin took two steps and looked back at her. He frowned in annoyance, "Didn''t you feel guilty a few days ago? You look like you can be beaten up and scolded at will, but you''ve changed in the blink of an eye?" "That''s different!" "How is it different?" With a cold expression, Qin Gengxin asked, "Will you die if you accompany me to buy a shirt?" "Just shirts?" Jiang Ruolan gave him a sidelong glance and gradually softened her attitude. Qin Gengxin snorted coldly, turned around, and walked away. Jiang Ruolan sighed inwardly. She felt that it would be better not to overdo it, so she placed the stack of documents on the conference table and left the room. They went to the specialty store near Beidou Avenue. Most of them were high-end business men''s clothing or casual shirts. Jiang Ruolan didn''t usually go to these kinds of shops, she only looked around while waiting for Qin Gengxin to try on a few clothes. She glanced at him a few times, but as he turned around to look at her, she looked away. "Which one is the best?" Jiang Ruolan tightened her face. "The white ones, the black ones, the grey ones, they are all pretty good. If you like them, you can just buy them all. No need to ask me!" ''Hurry up and send this guy back to the office. I wanna have lunch.'' Qin Gengxin sighed and walked over to the counter with a grey shirt. Jiang Ruolan, who was standing to the side, looked at the shirt in his hand and asked, "After trying for a long time, you only bought one?" "If there are too many, I''m afraid you won''t be able to afford it." Qin Gengxin''s tone was very casual. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment. She? Couldn''t afford it? Five minutes later, Jiang Ruolan was crying without tears. She took the credit card from the counter staff with grief and resentment. Watching Qin Gengxin leisurely walk out of the store in his new shirt, she angrily stuffed the credit card back into her wallet. 6380 RMB for one shirt! Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she almost vomited blood. She immediately rushed out of the store. She pulled the door open and got into the car, then glared at Qin Gengxin while gritting her teeth. "You didn''t bring money nor cards with you when you went out, did you?" Qin Gengxin''s smile was like a flower, but it was a smile filled with innocence. He spread her hands and said, "I left my wallet with my assistant." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and took out her phone. Just as she was about to write down an account on the notepad, Qin Gengxin glanced at her phone and said, "Are you still keeping accounts? You got that 28 thousand back last time. Can you just forget about it this time? Considered as treating your friends." Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze as she stared at him in shock. However, the smile on Qin Gengxin''s face had already disappeared, leaving behind only a layer of cold ridicule. Chapter 185 - Have You Fallen For Him "You want to take revenge on me, do you?" Jiang Ruolan pondered. Qin Gengxin looked at her expressionlessly, started the engine, and drove the car out of the building. When the car turned at the intersection of Beidou Avenue, he said in a cold voice, "From the very beginning, you have cut off all relations with me, and from the beginning to the end, you wanted not to owe me at all. Am I too confident or too slow to think that I have only figured out everything that has happened so long ago!" "So you bought our company to take revenge on me?" Jiang Ruolan glared at his cold profile. "Buying Fengyu Media is already set in Qin Group planning. We will slowly buy eighty percent of all investment companies under Qin Group. Do you have any objections?" Qin Gengxin said with a cold snort. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath, unable to answer. Qin Gengxin had been depressed for several days, and in the end, he had stood right in front of her in such a righteous manner. Even if Jiang Ruolan didn''t think too much about it, from the age of four to the age of seventeen, with her understanding of him, she knew that he must have had a purpose in doing his actions! "If it''s just a simple purchase, that''s for the best!" She pursed her lips and put on a cold face. Her heart was still in pain from the six thousand yuan. Everything added together made her feel so stifled. "Even if my motives aren''t simple, what can you do?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her with a chuckle. That glance clearly showed that his motive was not pure. Jiang Ruolan stared at him for a moment before she protested. "In order to protect myself, I resign!" "You still want to protect yourself?" Qin Gengxin sneered, "Why don''t you just say that you''re a good woman then? Then paste the note ''I''m married, don''t get close'' on your forehead! Make sure to write it in large golden paint." "Qin Gengxin!" Annoyed, Jiang Ruolan pressed the steering horn, and when Qin Gengxin winced at the sound and tried to wave her away, she glared at him. "You know I don''t mean that!" Qin Gengxin ignored her. He only snorted, "You really want to resign? Alright, since you think you can pay the penalty fee, then you can just quit! I will not stop you!" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Penalty fee? In her mind, she recalled the contract she signed when she first came to the company. It seemed like she had read that if she resigns before the contract expires, she will have to pay the penalty. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched, "You vampire! You just robbed me six thousand yuan, and you still wanted me to pay the penalty fee! Indeed, you were a man of his word! I''ve finally seen through you, Qin Gengxin." Qin Gengxin did not think so and smiled, "I forgot to tell you, I''ve already ordered someone to change all of your contracts this morning. Those who quit suddenly have to pay three times the original amount. From what I can see, you basically don''t use Xian Zihao''s card. Since you like to stand on your own feet, I''m afraid you''ll be too embarrassed to let him pay the penalty fee, right?" Jiang Ruolan''s face was tense as she stared at him with deep bitterness and hatred. Qin Gengxin ignored her gaze and said with a sigh, "Tsk, tsk. Three hundred thousand. Think of a way." "You bastard!" Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan raised the bag in her hand and viciously smashed it on his head. "Jiang Ruolan, what are you doing? You failed to resign and now want to commit murder?!" Qin Gengxin didn''t expect her to make a move. He held the steering wheel with one hand and pushed away her bag with the other. He glared at her and said, "If you can beat me, then I will be your little bitch!" "You are asking for a beating!" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were wide open as she glared at him. Once again, she raised her bag to smash his head. "All right, all right! I''m driving! You don''t want us to have an accident, right?" At the same time, he raised his hand to push down her arm. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was so angry and that she seemed to have lost her mind, Qin Gengxin finally suppressed his anger. He turned his face to look outside the car window and heard the faint sound of grinding teeth. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and ignored him. "Auntie Jiang, your grandpa is treating you to a barbecue. Which restaurant do you want to go?" No response. "I''ll treat you to a hotpot?" Ignore. "Cantonese food?" "Northeast cuisine?" "Shandong cuisine?" Qin Gengxin patiently asked a series of questions. "I''m going back to the company to eat!" Jiang Ruolan shifted her attention from the window and looked at him seriously. "I''ve only been back for the first day. I don''t want to go home late." Qin Gengxin glared at her unhappily as he drove with a cold expression. When the red Ferrari parked in front of the company entrance, Jiang Ruolan got out of the car and walked in without looking back. "Jiang Ruolan, have you fallen for him? Are you really in love with him?" Suddenly, Qin Gengxin''s depressed voice was heard from behind. Jiang Ruolan''s steps faltered. Qin Gengxin slowly walked towards her and crossed his arms over his chest. He lowered her head to look at her stupefied expression. He knitted his brows in displeasure. "You really fell in love with Xian Zihao?" Jiang Ruolan raised her head and glanced at Qin Gengxin. Love? She only knew that her heart seemed unknowingly get closer to him bit by bit. Xian Zihao was an extraordinarily intelligent and cultured man. Not many women wouldn''t love him, right? Furthermore, in these last few months, every interaction they have, every little detail, every warm and fresh hug that was always open to her no matter whether in times of trouble or sadness, if she says she doesn''t love him, wasn''t that also a bit hypocritical? Chapter 186 - Theres Someone Upstairs Waiting For You "Then does he love you?" Qin Gengxin''s tone was casual, but it seemed as if he was certain of something as he stared at her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and glared at him. "Those who love will come and go, do you think this is a TV show?" After saying that, she rushed into the company. As she approached the elevator, she saw an intern with cameras in her hands, as if she was taking pictures of them. Jiang Ruolan immediately stopped walking. That girl''s face also turned pale. She hurriedly put away her camera, turned around, and was about to run away when Jiang Ruolan stopped her. "Give me the camera." Jiang Ruolan spoke directly. The girl was at a loss for a moment as if she was hesitating. "Give it to me!" Jiang Ruolan was infuriated. Since when their office has become a place for them to take pictures without permission and a spot for gossip. Qin Gengxin slowly walked from behind. He glanced at the camera in the girl''s hand and snorted as if it was nothing out of the ordinary. "She''s probably taking my pictures." The girl nodded vigorously. Jiang Ruolan remained silent as she continued to stare at the girl. "Show it to her." It seemed that Qin Gengxin knew there was something on the girl''s camera. The girl felt wronged and handed the camera to Jiang Ruolan. She was a bit embarrassed as she said, "Editor Jiang, there''s someone upstairs waiting for you." The girl''s face was a little unnatural. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and checked on the camera for a while. There were a total of a dozen or so photos, most of them close-ups of Qin Gengxin''s face and all of them from various angles. These pictures could easily make women fall in love with him. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she looked at Qin Gengxin, who was leaning against the wall with a complacent smile on his face. She wouldn''t find it strange if women fall in love with him, but did he really need to be full of himself! Xian Zihao kept a low profile. Basically, not many people were able to take photos of him, and not many people could casually come into contact with him. Even if they did, no one would have the courage to publish those photos in public. Yet, he, Qin Gengxin, still acted as if it was nothing out of the ordinary! Could it be that this girl often takes pictures of him in secret? Obviously, this was a common occurrence! Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin, these two were indeed not the same type of people! Jiang Ruolan sighed and casually returned the camera to the girl whose face was filled with grievance. She gave her an apologetic smile, then glanced at Qin Gengxin expressionlessly, "It''s enough for you to play with women abroad, don''t you dare try to hurt this girl, especially women in our company!" With that, Jiang Ruolan walked into the elevator and left Qin Gengxin with the girl. Qin Gengxin''s eyelids twitched as he watched her back. "President Qin " Seeing that Jiang Ruolan had left, the girl immediately straightened her back, and with a red face and a pair of shining eyes, she looked at the frowning man in front of her. Qin Gengxin glanced at her and then looked at the camera in her hand. He took the camera and flipped through a few photos. His eyes stopped at the photo of Jiang Ruolan''s back. "How much is the camera?" he asked. The girl didn''t understand, so she casually said, "This is a camera provided by the company, I didn''t buy it myself." Qin Gengxin nodded and deleted the other photos, leaving only the two photos of him and Jiang Ruolan standing together. He put the camera into his coat pocket and patted it twice, like it was a treasure, then whistled and walked to the elevator. Only the girl was left standing on the spot, unable to make heads or tails of the situation Jiang Ruolan immediately got out of the elevator. Just as she was about to return to her office, she suddenly discovered that the corridor, which was usually bustling with people coming and going, was so quiet that one could hear the sound of a pin drop. Even the floor of the corridor seemed to have just been seriously cleaned. What happened? Didn''t that girl just say that someone was waiting for her upstairs? Why was there no one here? And why were all these lazy colleagues who get tired every afternoon so energetic? It was as if they were facing the scrutiny of a high ranking official. Even when Qin Gengxin, the boss of a company, was here personally, they would not have done such an exaggerated thing in the morning. What was going on? Could it be that the new chief editor was germaphobic and ordered everyone to clean up the mess? But the state of these people... As soon as she walked into the office, she was surprised to find that Xian Zihao was sitting behind her desk, reading the report she had written in the morning. His extraordinary temperament and calm demeanor were completely incompatible with the Ministry of Commerce''s 20 square meter office. Was there something wrong with her eyes?! The atmosphere in the office was unusually solemn and quiet. Those colleagues who wore makeup or high-heeled shoes were sitting on their seats with straightened back and serious expressions on their faces. Only a few younger girls, including Xiong Ruogang, looked at Xian Zihao from time to time while working hard. Xian Zihao never came to her company without a purpose and only a few times did he come to pick her up after working hours. Basically, he wasn''t the kind of person who could casually go to any place, and as a famous person in this city, wherever Xian Zihao was, there would be spectators. It was different from the previous time when Ling Fei''er caused a commotion in front of the company. Few of the onlookers knew his identity, but no one dared to speak carelessly. Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect him to appear in her company, or even sitting in her chair! Before she could recover her senses, Xian Zihao had already shifted his gaze from the report in his hands to herself. He had a handsome and elegant appearance, but he possessed the temperament of one that would attract the attention of many. "Why...Why are you here?" Jiang Ruolan was a little stunned, but when her eyes met him, she immediately returned to her senses. Chapter 187 - When Did I Give Up On Something That I Want? "I came to see you on the first day after you recovered from your injuries." Xian Zihao''s voice rang out, but his eyes were as cold as spring water. He indifferently shifted his gaze and looked behind her. Jiang Ruolan trembled in fear. She turned around and saw that Qin Gengxin had walked into her office some time ago and was standing behind her. He also didn''t seem to have expected Xian Zihao to be here, and his face darkened. The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she turned her head back to look at Xian Zihao''s intriguing eyes, which were filled with a faint smile. Somehow, she felt a cold shiver run down her spine. Upon seeing this, Xiong Ruogang, on the other hand, was extremely alert. She stood up and dragged her colleagues out, "Go, go, we''re going to hold a department store meeting. Let''s go to a small conference room." When they saw Xiong Ruogang''s expression, they hurriedly stood up and left with her. The only ones left in the office were Xian Zihao, who seemed to be in a bad mood, Jiang Ruolan and Qin Gengxin, who were at the door. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and scratched her eyebrows. "Are you sure you want to continue?" Xian Zihao''s voice sounded again, but he didn''t seem to be talking to her. Qin Gengxin immediately pushed his body away from the door and walked in. With a smile, he said, "When did I, your brother, not do anything? When did I give up on something that I want?" As he spoke, Qin Gengxin deliberately tugged at his shirt''s collar a few times, making it hard for people to not pay attention to him. Xian Zihao seemed to have noticed something from his smug gaze. He looked at his (Qin Gengxin) shirt and smiled strangely. "Your shirt isn''t comfortable?" "How could that be? It''s so comfortable ~ ah." Qin Gengxin laughed so hard that his peach blossom eyes almost turned into crescent moons. "Roulan bought it for me." Jiang Ruolan instantly became petrified as if she was struck by lightning Xian Zihao calmly said, "President Qin had just purchased Fengyu Media. As a small editor of the Business Reporting Department, it is natural for my ''wife'' to give you some gifts." Qin Gengxin said with a smile, "Since Ruolan is so considerate, I must take very good care of her in the future." Xian Zihao nodded. "It''s a good idea to pay her a little more." Qin Gengxin''s face broke out into a smile. "Don''t worry, other than the salary, there will be more care for her. Please forgive me, President Xian if I crossed your line." Xian Zihao smiled. "Thank you for the reminder." Jiang Ruolan stood at the door of the office in a messy state. Listening to their friendly and cordial conversation, she could not hold it in anymore, "Did the two of you have cut off your relationship? Or are you still a good brother?" The two of them simultaneously turned their heads and looked at her as if she was an idiot. Then, they both simultaneously continued to talk with each other as if she was nothing but air. It was only when the newly appointed chief editor, Huang Zemin walked into the office, they both stopped talking. It seemed he had something urgent to inform Qin Gengxin. He cautiously greeted Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin. He was also terrified of Xian Zihao and didn''t dare to speak carelessly. Huang Zemin said something in a low voice to Qin Gengxin, and he (Qin Gengxin) immediately frowned. He unwillingly looked at Xian Zihao and walked out of the office with furrowed brows. Qin Gengxin glanced at Huang Zemin, "They here?" "Yes, they already arrived." Qin Gengxin nodded his head, left without another word, and without looking back. Jiang Ruolan turned around to look at Qin Gengxin''s back. When she turned to Xian Zihao, she saw him holding a snot doll on her desk. She immediately blushed and rushed inside. Just as she was about to speak, Xian Zihao slowly put the snot doll back on the desk and stood up. He glanced at her expressionlessly. Then, he walked past her and left the office. Jiang Ruolan stared at his cold back. "Zi" He was already far away, and for a moment, she felt her scalp tingling. Damn, Qin Gengxin! He really screwed her over! Jiang Ruolan immediately chased after Xian Zihao. "That shirt is actually... " Qin Gengxin was blackmailing her. "In the store, he actually said he didn''t bring any money or a card " Jiang Ruolan kept up with his footsteps, looking at his back with a conflicted expression. However, she felt that this explanation was useless. If Xian Zihao bought things for Cui Liuxian or Zhou Shufen, regardless of the reason, she would definitely feel uncomfortable. She could only follow silently from behind. Looking at Xian Zihao''s expressionless face, she said, "You should understand Qin Gengxin better than I do. He''s so crafty and unscrupulous, so how could I have thought that he was doing this on purpose." As the two of them walked out of the elevator, Jiang Ruolan finally started to feel a little sullen. After they walked out of the company, Xian Zihao headed straight for the parking lot. Jiang Ruolan sighed. She knew it wouldn''t work if she asked Qin Gengxin to explain things to her. That brat was obviously looking for revenge. It could only be said that she had met with an unfavorable situation! Just as she was about to follow, a car stopped in front of Xian Zihao, and a woman who looked like the person in charge of a consortium got off. However, when she saw him, she quickly paused her footstep and walked towards him. She greeted Xian Zihao with a smile. Xian Zihao didn''t even look back at Jiang Ruolan, nor did the woman. The two of them shook hands and whispered something to each other. When Xian Zihao heard this, he also laughed, while the woman''s face was full of happiness. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and took a deep breath. She stepped on her high heels and walked over with a loud "Pa Pa" sound. She suddenly shouted, "Hubby!" The smiling face of the woman turned stiff. People who passed by turned around to look at them as they heard her crisp voice. Xian Zihao retracted his hand and put it in his pocket. Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a faint smile, then turned her head to smile at the manager, who was a bit embarrassed. The woman nodded her head and quickly entered the company. Jiang Ruolan glared at Xian Zihao, but he had already calmly turned around and directly got into the car. She tensed up, thinking that she was still in the working hours, but Xian Zihao, who usually trusted her so much, seemed angry this time. If she doesn''t explain it properly, it really will get worse. Jiang Ruolan shook her head and immediately got in the car. As soon as she got in the car, the black Land Rover instantly sped away at a speed that was ten times faster than normal. **** We are going to have a mass release soon. (*^^*) Mass release schedule: 25th Dec - 10 chapters. Please wait for it... Chapter 188 - If Your Mother And I Fell Into The Sea At The Same Time, Who Would You Save First? Jiang Ruolan thought about how she bought a shirt for Qin Gengxin. No matter how sad, threatening, and seductive he was, she should not be swayed by Qin Gengxin''s hidden guilt. In the end, she fell into his damn trap! Jiang Ruolan should have realized that Qin Gengxin had always used this technique since they were little. She should have learned a bitter lesson when he had bullied her, but she had already forgotten about that in the blink of an eye Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked at her knees. She turned her head to look at Xian Zihao again while enduring the pain. Xian Zihao didn''t even spare a glance at her and maintained his steady control of the steering wheel. He was obviously very close to her, and they were only separated by a handheld distance. It was unknown if it was due to psychological effects, but the estrangement between them was even stronger. Jiang Ruolan only came back to her senses when she heard the sound of a car''s horn coming from all directions. She abruptly raised her head to look at the busy crossroads of H City. Xian Zihao was still cold and detached. She had been with him for so long. She knew that when he was usually serious, he would usually act more amiably than others. Still, whenever he was with her, he always treated her warmly and often trusted her. Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment and looked at the watch on her wrist. She couldn''t help but try to find a topic to talk about. "Have you had lunch?" Xian Zihao ignored her as the car slowly moved forward. However, the driver of the car in front of them seemed to be a novice. Seeing that the green light was about to go out, Xian Zihao slightly frowned. When the car finally sped up, and when Xian Zihao''s car was about to accelerate, he suddenly braked. The green light had gone out, another red light. Jiang Ruolan leaned forward at the braking motion, then bounced back against the seat. Luckily she wore a seatbelt. If not, her head might have hit the windshield. The person beside her remained calm and collected as if he was sitting on air. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and slowly calmed her temper. This was a small matter. She did not know why Xian Zihao was so angry with her. She looked back at him again. "Zihao, are you not busy today?" No response, no movement, no sound. "Is the company okay?" She kept asking without feeling discouraged. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan looked at his face. Xian Zihao glanced at her. That glance was as tranquil as a pool of water. She stared at him for a few seconds until another red light appeared in front of them and he braked again. "Ah!" Jiang Ruolan was wearing a safety belt, but because she leaned her head to the side and kept looking at him, her body leaned forward too much. Her head hit on the dashboard, causing her to cover her head in pain as she hurriedly retracted her body. Out of the corner of her eye, Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao''s hands hanging in the air as if he wanted to help her, but he instantly retracted them without a trace. With a straight face, he continued to control the steering wheel without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan helplessly rubbed her head and muttered, "Where did all these red lights come from?!" There was still no response. Jiang Ruolan was extremely worried and a little distressed. She raised her hand and lightly tugged on his sleeve without affecting his driving. "Zihao, say something?" Xian Zihao looked at her but did not say anything. He lowered his eyes and glanced at the claw on his sleeve. Only when Jiang Ruolan''s hands stiffened did he finally shift his gaze without emotion. Xian Zihao pulled his sleeve out of her hand without leaving a trace and calmly looked at the road ahead. After waiting for a long time, when Jiang Ruolan was about to give up, he suddenly made a sharp turn and stopped the car by the roadside with a "screech" sound. At that moment, when Jiang Ruolan was still a little drowsy, he finally slowly said, "What do you want me to say?" "Are you angry?" Although Jiang Ruolan knew that she had asked a useless question, she still felt that it was necessary for her to clearly see his attitude. "What do you think?" Xian Zihao looked over coldly. Jiang Ruolan was about to say something when her cell phone rang. She looked down and saw that it was a call from Xiong Ruogang. She hesitated, then looked back at Xian Zihao before answering the phone. "Hello, Ruogang?" "Sis Jiang, what''s going on? Why did you leave with President Qin after the meeting? At that time, I just went out to buy lunch and then when I came back, I saw President Xian''s car parked in front of the entrance. I think he saw you get into President Qin''s car!" Xiong Ruogang was hiding in the company''s toilet and sneakily calling her. Her voice echoed a little and then everything went quiet. Jiang Ruolan was stunned, then she heard Xiong Ruogang talking again. "Later on, I saw President Xian come in, carrying two boxes of your favorite Sichuan snacks. Was he worried that you would feel unwell on your first day at work, so he deliberately took the time to come to see you? I even packed lunch for you, but it got cold later on, so I ate it by myself. Heheheh." Jiang Ruolan slowly put down her phone after hanging up. She felt a surge of unspeakable energy in her chest. She turned around and looked at Xian Zihao''s calm expression. The black Land Rover was already speeding along the road again. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know where his purpose was, but she felt upset in her heart. Did Xian Zihao see her getting into Qin Gengxin''s car?! Was this considered jealousy? Jealous that she accompanied Qin Gengxin to buy a shirt? Jealous that she bought a shirt for Qin Gengxin? Jealous that she worked right under Qin Gengxin''s nose? And does this mean he loves her? Qin Gengxin''s words from before resounded in her ears again. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and hesitated as she looked at the man beside her. How was she going to open her mouth in such an atmosphere? "Hubby, you look really good today!" Jiang Ruolan decided to switch methods and flatter him. Today, Xian Zihao was wearing casual clothes, and his temperament was outstanding. Compared to his usual cold and composed suits, he was a bit more casual and indifferent. What Jiang Ruolan said just now was the truth. In the end, it seemed like he really didn''t want to play this game. After some thought, Jiang Ruolan tried another method. "Zihao, if your mother and I fell into the sea at the same time, who would you save first?" He should react a little bit to this kind of question because this question will drive all men mad, right? Furthermore, she also wanted to hear his answer. However, this method still didn''t work for Xian Zihao. He glanced sideways at her but surprisingly, he opened his mouth. "My mom is allergic to seawater and never gets close to the sea." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "Just assuming. Assuming that I fell into the sea alone." He asked, "Which sea?" "Imagine I fell in the sea area of H City!" "The beach over there is in the process of being renovated. There are also perfect sea rescue teams nearby." Xian Zihao had no expression when he said this. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. This was really hard. No matter what she said, Xian Zihao always rebuked her. "Will you save me?" She kept asking. "I was there when you fell?" He asked very seriously. "Yes, you were there at that time." She sighed. "I won''t give you the chance to fall." Xian Zihao glanced at her as if she were an idiot. Jiang Ruolan clenched her fist, tears welling up in her eyes as she tried her best to restrain herself. "Just think that I''ve already fallen into the sea, and at that moment, you saw the incident. Will you save me?!" Chapter 189 - Night Market I Xian Zihao finally felt that Jiang Ruolan had started to treat this as a problem, so he frowned and muttered to himself, "Jiang Ruolan, how old are you?" Jiang Ruolan bit her lips and took a deep breath again. She felt that this roundabout dialogue had really twisted her IQ into negative. She quickly changed the topic, "Actually, what I wanted to ask is why you come to the company today?" Xian Zihao immediately frowned. Seeing him frown, Jiang Ruolan decided to change the topic again. "I still haven''t thought of what gift I will give to Guiying. Why don''t we look around?" Even Jiang Ruolan had to admire her own quick thinking, quick reflexes, and quick change of topic. It was probably due to that girl Xiong Ruogang. Xian Zihao looked at her. His dark and calm eyes stared straight into his eyes. Jiang Ruolan could hear the sound of her heart clenching. She didn''t know why, but she felt that his glance was a little meaningful, like a whirlpool. She was already used to his usual calmness, used to his understanding of herself and his trust. She was also used to all the good things about him, but when Xian Zihao behaved like this, she really didn''t know how to coax him. OMG, who will teach her how to make a man happy? A few days ago, she had agreed to give Guiying a present so that she could feel the warmth of her family as soon as she came back, instead of rejecting the idea of returning home. But Jiang Ruolan hadn''t come across anything suitable for her in the past few days. In the end, Jiang Ruolan picked out two small gifts and wrapping them up. When she walked out of the gift shop, she saw Xian Zihao leaning against the side of the car. Between his fingers, there were flickering light spots and a slightly whitening smog. Jiang Ruolan held both items and walked towards Xian Zihao. It was almost dusk. "Hubby, how about we take a walk around the night market." Xian Zihao glanced at her with a rare sharp gaze. "Reason." Jiang Ruolan thought of the lines she thought of when she was shopping at the gift shop. "Just now, the gift shop''s boss introduced me to a lot of new toys at a nearby night market." Afraid that he would say it was unnecessary, she added, "We, women, are in some ways in common. Whether she would like these gifts or not, she would at least appreciate it once she saw them. Don''t you feel sorry for her? I want to pick out a few more things for her. " Xian Zihao looked at his watch and frowned. "At this time?" "It''s almost 5 o''clock. The night market will open around 5 o''clock. I heard it''s nearby. Let''s go for a walk." She laughed. Xian Zihao gave her a casual and cold look, as if to say: Who wants to walk around with you? "Hubby~" Jiang Ruolan took his arm, gently shaking it. "Let''s go for a walk together at the night market, just like those ordinary little couples. We can also search for food and relax, how about it?" It was clear that Xian Zihao didn''t have the same thoughts as her. He lowered his head and looked at her hands that were tightly wrapped around his arm. Then, he lifted his eyes and swept his gaze over her with a reluctant expression. As the two of them walked side by side, Jiang Ruolan purposely took a walk around the nearby street area where the scenery was more pleasing to the eye. It was almost six o''clock when they finally arrived at the Night Market Street. It was already much darker at six o''clock in the season. They crossed the brightly lit street and arrived at the area. Jiang Ruolan suddenly hesitated when she saw the bustling crowd in front of her. She was a little worried that Xian Zihao would not adapt to the noisy environment, but when she glanced at him, she saw that his face was still gloomy. When he stared at the unhygienic barbecue at the roadside stalls, his eyebrows slightly knitted together. Jiang Ruolan had not been around the night market for a long time, so she was in high spirits. Although the weather was not so hot, the winter in H City was rarely snowy. In this kind of night market, it was crowded, and her nose was filled with the smell of sweat, smoke, and fragrant baked snacks. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly tried to squeeze through the crowd, but due to overcrowding, her grip on Xian Zihao''s arm slipped. She turned her head, only to be pushed forward a dozen steps. When she looked into the crowd, Xian Zihao was already nowhere to be seen. She was just about to walk back when she felt a push. Jiang Ruolan immediately tried to grab something to steady herself, but her high heels made her stumble, and she fell backward. Oh no! There was an 80% chance that she would be trampled to death if she fell down in a place liked this! Out of a sudden, a hand immediately grabbed her wrist. Jiang Ruolan quickly steadied herself with that hand. Xian Zihao walked through the crowd to support her. She asked, "Where did you run off to?" Xian Zihao supported her, his voice still cold. "Are you sure you can buy what you want in a place like this?" Jiang Ruolan paused and looked back at the crowd. She said uncertainly, "There should be. Usually, there are a lot of new things in the night market. The gift shop''s owner said we can find them by the middle of the street." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan continued moving forwards when she suddenly felt the grip on her waist tighten. Xian Zihao embraced her and hugged her to his chest. The originally clean and ironed clothes were wrinkled due to the crowded crowd. Jiang Ruolan remembered that Xian Zihao had always been unusually clean, but now he could only frown and hold onto her tightly while both of them walked all the way to Night Market Street. Her heart warmed, and the familiar feeling of being cared for welled up once again. She was firmly locked in the crook of his arm, her face pressed against his chest, and she could feel that familiar cold breath that belonged solely to him. Jiang Ruolan''s heart was currently moved, and she also wondered if Xian Zihao had calmed down or not. "Zihao, how about we go have some barbecue?" She raised her face towards him. Xian Zihao ignored her. In the end, the two of them had already almost reached the middle of the street. Jiang Ruolan''s heart sank as she looked at him helplessly. For some inexplicable reason, she felt an intense pain in her heart. She didn''t like this feeling A feeling of not knowing what to do. His expression was the same as usual, indifferent, and distant. His eyes did not show much emotion. ''Does he love you?'' Qin Gengxin''s words echoed in her ears. Jiang Ruolan stared at him. Suddenly, she heard his phone ring. However, she didn''t know whether it was because the crowd was too noisy or because he didn''t want to answer it. "Aren''t you going to pick out a present for Guiying?" Seeing that she didn''t move, he forced himself to remind her. Jiang Ruolan seemed to have recovered her wits. She turned around and walked towards a nearby stall. Xian Zihao''s face kept flashing before her eyes. Cold, serious, distant, indifferent, smiling, serious, gentle, heartbroken, worried, calm, raised eyebrows... Since when did his appearance become so clear in her mind? Chapter 190 - Night Market II Jiang Ruolan crouched next to some stalls and looked at the small toys. As the gift shop owner said, there was indeed some weird stuff here. But if she did not buy two items from the gift shop in advance, the owner may not tell him about this. Jiang Ruolan saw a pen container carved with a yellow design that looked like a dragon and a phoenix. She picked it up and looked at it. After hesitation, she asked, "Boss, how much does it cost?" "Three hundred and fifty." "Three hundred and fifty?" Jiang Ruolan was shocked. In recent years, the price of something made of amber had skyrocketed. The fine, meticulous pen was carved from amber alone, costing three hundred and fifty yuan! The pen holder seemed to be quite old. It appeared that this boss didn''t know the actual price of this item. Jiang Ruolan played the pen container with her hand for a moment before placing it back with a calm and serene expression. She said reluctantly, "You put a price of three hundred and fifty yuan for something that is neither crystal nor plastic glass? Is the boss trying to deceive me?" The owner looked at her and thought for a while before asking, "How much are you going to pay?" Jiang Ruolan stretched out two fingers. The owner was stunned. "Two hundred?" "Twenty!" The owner stared at her like she was a lunatic. Jiang Ruolan looked at him, and when she saw him didn''t bug, she made a face and then wanted to leave. But just as she turned around, she immediately noticed Xian Zihao was standing behind her all the time and looking at her meaningfully. It seemed like he had seen her abnormal bargaining method. "Twenty? Do you think I sell food? If you want it, then take it. If you do not want it, just forget it!" The owner suddenly muttered to himself. Jiang Ruolan looked back and glanced at the goods that had been kept by the shop owner reluctantly. She lowered her head. "Thirty yuan, how about it?" The owner glanced at her and saw that she did not seem particularly interested in buying it. If he did not sell this item, he was a little worried that the business would not do too well. He immediately lowered his voice and said, "How about this, let''s each take a step back first. I will sell it for fifty yuan." "Deal!" Jiang Ruolan calmly took out fifty notes from her bag and handed it to the shop owner. She turned around and smiled with a contorted face. She looked as if she had found a treasure as she carefully stroked the engraved dragon and phoenix pattern on her hand. Xian Zihao glanced at the amber pen container Jiang Ruolan was holding. He had already seen many good things and wasn''t that happy that Jiang Ruolan was greedy for such a cheap item. However, there was nothing he could do to her. In the end, there was a trace of a smile in his eyes, but it was quickly controlled. When Jiang Ruolan looked at him, his poker face had recovered. Jiang Ruolan noticed something amiss and glanced at Xian Zihao a few more times before turning around to continue shopping After circling around the gift shop for nearly an hour, she bought some gadgets. Actually, Jiang Ruolan''s purchases from the gift shop were quite pleasing to the eye, but her main purpose there was just to relax with Xian Zihao. In the end, he didn''t appreciate her effort very much. When she passed a few roadside barbeque stalls, her stomach suddenly made a rumbling sound. Jiang Ruolan touched her stomach and saw the owner grilling a delicious kebab. She immediately walked over and lowered her head to look at the row of kebab skewers on the stove. Jiang Ruolan immediately grabbed Xian Zihao''s hand with a smile and asked, "Hubby, how many do you want?" Xian Zihao scoffed, "Not eating." Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened, and her mouth twitched. She turned around and asked the owner for twenty skewers. After waiting for ten minutes, she took ten sticks in each hand and held them in front of Xian Zihao. She said very generously, "Take it. Don''t be shy!" For a long time, Xian Zihao didn''t move. His cold eyes swept over the oily skewers in her hands and showed a disgusted look. Only then did Jiang Ruolan remember that he preferred vegetarian food over meat and this kind of street food was quite repulsing to him. As she took the skewer back, Jiang Ruolan felt disappointed, as if her good intentions were utterly ignored. She lowered her head and took a deep breath, repeatedly saying in her heart, President Xian is angry, Xian Zihao is angry, her husband is really angry. Jiang Ruolan then looked back at Xian Zihao and said, "Hubby, I plan to go back to the company." Xian Zihao glanced at her. "What?" "I''ll go and eat the lunch box you bought for me. It would be a waste if I did not eat it." Her eyes were very sad. Xian Zihao simply ignored her and walked straight into the crowd. Jiang Ruolan stood in place and watched his back as her anger slowly rose. "I''m not strolling around anymore! I wanted to go home!" She roared. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. He was the most eye-catching person among the crowd, but the old and young citizens who frequented the night market did not pay much attention to the political news, so of course, they did not recognize him. Xian Zihao turned to look at Jiang Ruolan and saw the anger on her face. Jiang Ruolan glared at him angrily and turned around. Holding the gifts in her arms, she walked out of the crowd in a hurry. She didn''t even eat the skewers anymore. Her face was filled with hatred as she held them in her hands. Half an hour later, they finally arrived at Greenville Residence. Jiang Ruolan opened the door and stepped inside. She tossed her bag, kicked her shoes, and carried a pile of presents to the bedroom. When she walked out of the bedroom, Xian Zihao seemed to be in a good mood. He was sitting on the sofa, reading a newspaper. "Good mood, huh! Sure, just you wait!" Gritting her teeth and muttered a low curse, Jiang Ruolan stomped into the kitchen and washed her hands to cook. Xian Zihao folded the newspaper. He glanced in the direction of the kitchen, obviously afraid that Jiang Ruolan would accidentally cut her finger in a fit of anger. As soon as he stepped into the kitchen, he stopped. Jiang Ruolan was staring at him expressionlessly, with one hand on her waist and the other holding a kitchen knife. Chapter 191 - Hubby, Its Time To Eat Xian Zihao paused and looked at the kitchen knife held high by her. He asked calmly, "What are you trying to do?" Jiang Ruolan snappily said, "The soy sauce is gone. Are you going to buy it, or should I?" Xian Zihao''s face immediately turned black like a pot. Without waiting for his answer, Jiang Ruolan brought a kitchen knife with her and walked past him, out of the kitchen. "I''ll go." Xian Zihao sighed and glanced at the kitchen knife in her hand. Without another word, he left the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan put down the kitchen knife and walked back to the kitchen proudly. Ten minutes later, Xian Zihao returned and placed a bottle of soy sauce on the cupboard beside her, but he didn''t move his hand away from the mouth of the bottle. Jiang Ruolan was about to use soy sauce when she saw his arm lying there. She couldn''t help but raise her head to look at him, only to see a cold sneer in his distant black eyes. She frowned. "What do you want?" "Allow me." His sudden laughter made her shiver uncontrollably. Jiang Ruolan was holding a lump of fat in her hand. She immediately smiled, "Let me do it. You are the dignified CEO, how can I let you cook and do the housework? Like the ancients said, ''A gentleman should avoid a chef''. This little girl here has the virtue of being a good wife. Please, your majesty, continue to read the newspapers." After saying that, she pointed to the kitchen door with a smile like a blooming flower and made a gesture of "please". Xian Zihao lowered his head to catch a glimpse of her eyes, then glanced at the lump of flesh in her hand. No matter how he saw it, he felt Jiang Ruolan harboring malice. "You''ve been busy all day. How can I let you cook? Get out now!" Jiang Rolan forced a smile on her face. When Xian Zihao left the kitchen, the smile on her face immediately disappeared. Jiang Ruolan put the meat on the cutting board, and at that moment, a loud bang'' was heard. Xian Zihao, who was already walking out of the kitchen, stopped at his track and glanced towards the kitchen. An hour later, Jiang Ruolan placed a plate of all kinds of delicious fried and boiled beef and steamed mutton on the table. She then heated the skewers she had brought back with a microwave before placing them on a plate. "Hubby, it''s time to eat ~" Jiang Ruolan still had a smile on her face as she went to invite the very arrogant CEO to the dining room. Xian Zihao looked at the various pieces of meat on the table and then looked at her. "What are you looking at? Come, let''s eat. There''s so much food! I''ve specially cooked for you for over an hour. You wouldn''t be so disrespectful, would you?" Jiang Ruolan placed the chopsticks beside his hand with a natural expression on her face. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. He sat down and looked fearlessly at the meat dish on the table. Under Jiang Ruolan''s slightly startled look, he kindly said, "You ate too." "Wait! There''s still one more dish ~" Seeing that it didn''t seem to have any effect, Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment before turning around and entering the kitchen. After a few minutes, she came out with a plate of fried lotus roots. When Xian Zihao saw the lotus root fried in her hand, his eyes finally glowed contentedly. He took a chopstick to pick up food, but Jiang Ruolan suddenly walked around him and sat across, placing a plate of fried lotus roots in front of her. She widened her eyes and gave a sweet smile to someone who was gradually turning green. Clearly, this plate of stir-fried lotus roots was hers. "Hubby, why are you looking at me like that?" Jiang Ruolan blinked innocently and placed her chopsticks on the stewed beef''s plate, and put the meat into Xian Zihao''s bowl. "It''s rare for me to cook so many dishes today. Eat a little more ~." Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao''s usually calm face changed from green to black, then from black to green. The hand holding the chopsticks was about to drop. Jiang Ruolan saw his intention clearly. Xian Zihao was going to cook his own food, so she immediately said, "There is already a lot of food, and I can''t finish it alone. Are you going to get something else? It''s been said that the internal staff of Xian Group preaches to eliminate extravagance and waste. You are the CEO, so you should at least set an example, no?" Xian Zihao''s lips curved with a strange smile. He did not go but slowly took the beef piece that Jiang Ruolan had put into his bowl and calmly put it in his mouth. Jiang Ruolan looked at him with twinkling eyes. After that, Xian Zihao calmly grabbed a napkin at the end of the table and spat out the shockingly salty piece of beef without even chewing. He then discarded the napkin casually. His actions were refined, and there was not a trace of anger on his handsome face. So calm?! Jiang Ruolan frowned inwardly. She had spilled half a box of salt in each meal. Logically speaking, Xian Zihao must be very thirsty now. "Why aren''t you eating?" She played dumb. Xian Zihao calmly replied, "Nothing good will come out of it." He then got up and went to the kitchen to pour a glass of water for himself. Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened when she saw that Xian Zihao was holding a glass of water in his hand and did not feel bothered by her trick at all. She said vaguely, "What do you mean by nothing good coming out of it? Why don''t you eat?" Xian Zihao glanced at her indifferently. Under the gentle light, his beautiful and handsome face had its own elegance. He only said two words, "Very good." "What''s good?" Jiang Ruolan straightened her back. "Looks like I used the wrong method." Xian Zihao looked at her for a long time. Under her questioning gaze, he slammed the glass on the table. "Upstairs." "What?" Jiang Ruolan froze and was in confusion. He expressionlessly repeated. "Go upstairs." Jiang Ruolan wanted to ignore his unusually serious expression, but seeing that he had already left the dining room and was walking upstairs, she put down her chopsticks in the end and stood up to follow him. When she went upstairs, she saw Xian Zihao''s tall and straight figure entering the study room. She thought about it and felt that it was a bit strange. Xian Zihao gave her a feeling that she would never know the real face of Liu Ming1. It was really hard to predict, so she followed him once again. Upon entering the study, she noticed that Xian Zihao had already taken out thick books from the bookshelf. Jiang Ruolan was perplexed. Could it be that she had used the poison in the wrong way? Xian Zihao took out a stack of Xian''s Staff Manual and gave it to her. "What''s this for?" He smiled. "What do you think?" . . ***** Glossary: 1 Liu Ming was a prince of the Han dynasty. He was the second son and heir of Liu Wu, Prince of Liang. Chapter 192 - What Happened To Your Face? Why Is It So Red? The corner of her mouth couldn''t help but twitch, then she looked at Xian Zihao''s intriguing smile. Jiang Ruolan sighed, sat down, picked up a book, and started reading. It seemed like Xian Zihao was indeed jealous to the point that he wanted her to resign and leave the company. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was diligent in her studies and didn''t resist, a hint of a smile slowly appeared in Xian Zihao''s cold black eyes. He closed the book in her hands and asked, "Are you hungry?" The meaning behind his words was that if you were well behaved, you could go to dinner. Jiang Ruolan then lowered her head and looked at the closed book. Hearing her stomach growling for a long time, she sighed with regret. Xian Zihao was very angry because all the dishes were salty and inedible. She had sprinkled a lot of soy sauce on the meat skewers before putting them in the microwave. Only a plate of fried lotus root can be eaten. What can she do even if she was hungry? There''s nothing to eat. It was better to continue reading "I''m not eating anymore. I''m losing weight." Jiang Ruolan braced herself and opened the book again. Xian Zihao chuckled. Seeing how seriously she was immersed in the book, he left the study room. Ten minutes later, Jiang Ruolan felt her eyes were blurry and getting tired as she looked at the main points on the third page of the book. She clicked on MSN and was about to open the Baidu when she saw Xiong Ruogang''s message. When Jiang Ruolan opened it, she saw Xiong Ruogang sending her the compressed file. X.Ruogang: Sis Jiang, are you alright? What happened today? By the way, look at this! Lan: What is this? As she asked, she downloaded the files. X.Ruogang: A photo of a new manager of Ling Group. He was hired last week. Lan: [Terrified] Did you secretly take these pictures? X.Ruogang: [Shy] How could someone like me take these photos? Look quickly, it''s really sexy ~! I was wiping my saliva the whole time I looked at these pictures. [Laughing] Lan: Xiong Ruogang! You damn girl! You are getting uneducated. Does anyone else see this? X.Ruogang: Nope, Sis Jiang, I got it through a special channel. You are the only one who knows about this other than me. I will share it with you directly. Should we publish these photos? I heard that this person is not a small character and someone we should not offend. However, I heard that this person''s reputation has never been good. It was said that a few years ago, he had suddenly risen up from nobody to somebody. He''s from G City. Lan: G City? X.Ruogang: Yes, I heard that he used to be a small employee for Jiang Group. I wonder what kind of relationship he used to be a Ling Group manager in just a few years! I also do not know who his backers are! The files had been downloaded. Jiang Ruolan opened the compressed package, opened the folder, and then played a slide show. On the screen, pictures of a man and a woman in high definition slowly showed one by one. This was a close-up HD shot, and there was a video included at the end. Jiang Ruolan was surprised for a moment as she looked at the various positions displayed clearly. Her eyeballs almost fell out of the socket. Jiang Ruolan immediately typed in the MSN chat window. Lan: Oh, my God! Who shot this? How did this person capture these images? That''s close range! X.Ruogang: Hehe, that''s a secret! I''ll tell you later. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she flipped through a few more photos. However, half of the pictures of the woman''s face were mosaic. She felt a little sick and was about to close it, but when the slideshow jumped to the next page, the man''s side face appeared. Although the face could not be seen clearly, but one-third of the side face was enough for her to be stunned for a moment. Why did this person look so familiar? Jiang Ruolan replayed the slideshow. Resisting the urge to vomit, she looked at them one by one, staring at the man''s face. Out of the nearly one hundred photos, only two or three showed the man''s profile. Jiang Ruolan narrowed her eyes. She felt that she had seen this person somewhere before. However, no matter how she searched her memory, she couldn''t find a single person like this. G City. Did this person come from G City? Jiang Ruolan then saw the video and immediately opened it. The videos that she took normally were all silent, as most of the cameras did not have audio capabilities. Unexpectedly, just as she opened the videos. "Mmm ~ Mmm ~" "Oh ~ oh ~ Ah ~ Ah ~" Those sounds echoed in the study room. Jiang Ruolan was stunned, and she quickly turned off the audio and frowned as she watched the video played on the screen. The video was shot at a high definition level, similar to that of a particular Japanese video, and the angle was from behind, so their face couldn''t be seen. Where had she seen this person before? Why can''t she remember? As Jiang Ruolan was lost in her thought, the door of the study suddenly opened. When she heard the sound, her thoughts paused for a moment. Then she realized what she was seeing, and her face immediately flushed. Xian Zihao entered the room, his gaze sweeping over her. "What was that noise just now?" "Ugh ..." Jiang Ruolan blocked the screen and cleared her throat. "Is there a noise? Why can''t I hear it?" When Xian Zihao saw her body blocking the laptop, his beautiful eyebrows rose slightly. He calmly walked over to her and asked, "What are you looking at?" Jiang Ruolan firmly said, "Oh, it''s nothing. Just a few reviews for my latest report." "So it''s like that " Xian Zihao suddenly laughed in a strange and unfathomable manner, "Then, what happened to your face? Why is it so red?" Jiang Ruolan: "." "Is there? You must be imagining it." Xian Zihao smirked and stepped forward. Jiang Ruolan pressed her body against the laptop, completely blocking the screen. "Get out of the way." Xian Zihao said in a threatening voice. Jiang Ruolan felt her scalp go numb, and a struggle appeared in her eyes. Xian Zihao immediately kissed her, then gently grabbed her shoulder and moved her body away The most passionate scene was played on the laptop screen... Then, Jiang Ruolan saw a deep layer of dust appear on Xian Zihao''s face. "Jiang Ruolan" The temperature in the room suddenly froze. Jiang Ruolan sighed inwardly. How can she tell him that she accidentally watched this pornographic video? If the news of her watching this leaked, she would not be able to survive! Embarrassed, she immediately tried to explain. "This ... A colleague of mine sent it to me!" Chapter 193 - No Matter How Good Qin Gengxin Is, He Isnt The One Jiang Ruolan Wants Xian Zihao''s voice came from the gaps between his teeth. "You are reviewing?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt ashamed, as if divine lightning had struck her. "I... This is actually... Coincidentally, that ... A colleague of mine secretly took these pictures. It''s Ling Group''s new manager." She stuttered Jiang Ruolan stood next to the laptop like a stone statue. Xian Zihao''s eyes secretly showed a hint of a meaningful sneer as he looked at her. "Why don''t I teach you then?" "Teach me what? There''s no need. I don''t need to learn in this area!" He looked at her doubtfully. "Is that so?" It''s over Why was it that the more she tried to defend herself, the more it became impossible for her to turn back. Jiang Ruolan remained silent with a dejected face. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the mesmerizing actions of the naked couple on the screen. She couldn''t help but reach out her hand to turn off the video. In the end, an enlarged image of beauty appeared on the screen with a clear view... In front of Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan silently cried in her heart. ''Xiong Ruogang, you f*cking caused my death!'' After a while, Xian Zihao finally smiled and said, "Let''s eat." Having said that, he walked to the door. Before leaving, he paused and glanced at his laptop. He then said lightly, "Don''t delete anything. I''ll check it when I have free time." Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at him in surprise, only to see him casting her a disdainful gaze. "Keep it as proof." It wasn''t until he was out that Jiang Ruolan started to think about it carefully. She felt that Xian Zihao''s actions just now were truly like wasn''t himself. Was he angry because she watched other people''s porn videos? As she thought of this, she turned off the disgusting video on the screen, cursed at Xiong Ruogang viciously, and left the study. The various types of meat she had previously cooked were gone. The only thing left on the table was a plate of fried lotus roots with fresh seasoning and a bowl of egg soup. It was a simple food. However, for Jiang Ruolan, who was starving to death, this was more appetizing than what she cooked before. Judging from the taste of the dish, Xian Zihao was indeed not as narrow-minded as she was. The taste was still the same, causing her to sigh in admiration. As she ate, she said, "Why is there nothing in this egg soup?" She remembered there seemed to be tomatoes in the fridge. Xian Zihao looked at him. "You wasted so many ingredients in one night because of your outrage. In the future, you can only eat one meal for dinner. Eggs or tomatoes. Choose one for yourself." "Isn''t that all because of you--" Reluctantly, Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and focused on eating rice. This was too much! Even eggs and tomatoes had to be separated! Jiang Ruo Lan stealthily raised her eyes to look at the person opposite her. He was drinking soup and had an elegant and pleasant expression on his face. He did not utter a single word. The quiet and elegant temperament, as well as the prideful appearance that he had, instantly made the taste of that very simple egg soup delicious. Wait a minute... Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and took another sip of the soup. She asked in surprise, "What did you put in this soup?" Xian Zihao said flatly, "I put some cooked dishes in it to make fun of you." "I was wondering what kind of smell it was." Xian Zihao slowly glanced at her. "Before you go to bed, memorize the first five points in the ''Xian Group''s Staff Regulations'' for me." Jiang Ruolan immediately glared at him, but he ignored her. Why did she feel like this entire day had gone wrong! After the meal, she consciously wanted to go upstairs to continue the investigation. The most important thing was that even now, she still didn''t remember who the man was. He had a familiar face, but she still couldn''t see his face clearly, so she couldn''t accurately search her memories. Just as she was about to go upstairs, she saw a slender figure of Xian Zihao standing in front of a French window with one hand in his pants pocket, the other holding his cell phone as he answered the call. The call had been going on for a full three minutes, but he just stood there silently, not saying a single word. Because his back was to her, she couldn''t see his expression and didn''t know who was calling, but by judging by his expression, she guessed that it had something to do with his work. Jiang Ruolan turned around and went straight upstairs. She had just taken two steps when she heard Xian Zihao''s voice from behind. "Do you have something to say to me?" Jiang Ruolan thought he was talking to the person at the end of the phone, but when she turned around, she saw Xian Zihao looking at her with a calm expression. Jiang Ruolan paused and then slowly walked down the stairs toward him. "Hubby ~." She called out to her husband softly. Seeing that his eyes were filled with tenderness and tolerance, Jiang Ruolan slowly walked towards him and took the initiative to kiss his lips. "I know you''re not angry at all. You''re just jealous, right?" "Are you so sure that I''m jealous?" With a smile that was not a smile, Xian Zihao gently embraced her waist. His black eyes were filled with a gentle warmth. That coldness had already quietly faded away. Jiang Ruolan only smiled. Actually, they were not children. Sometimes, a single sentence could contain too much meaning. "No matter how good Qin Gengxin is, he isn''t the one Jiang Ruolan wants." Jiang Ruolan leaned against his chest and earnestly looked at his handsome appearance with her puppy''s eyes. "All I want is warmth, tolerance, consideration, and trust. I want Xian Zihao, who cares about my feelings all the time. Xian Zihao, who tells me that I can get rid of that strong barrier and cry in his arms." Therefore, Jiang Ruolan was unwilling to surrender someone like Xian Zihao, regardless of whether the other party was Cui Liuxian or Zhou Shufen. Such a good husband like Xian Zihao, how could she not want to have it all the time? "As long as you serve me well, I, Jiang Ruolan, will not want anyone else .. I--" Before Jiang Ruolan finished speaking, her chin was suddenly lifted, and the words she wanted to convey were swallowed by his clear lips in the blink of an eye. His eyes had a strange luster, and the corner of his lips seemed to contain a joyful curve. In a moment, Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Xian Zihao sucked her lips and gently and unrestrainedly invaded her everything. She looked up and saw a smile in his deep black eyes. Jiang Ruolan''s face reddened as Xian Zihao finally released her lips. Looking at his dark eyes, she chuckled and said, "Hubby, can I not read the ''Xian Group''s Staff Regulations''?" He smiled. "Of course...No." Jiang Ruolan: "...." The corner of her mouth twitched, and she was pushed away gently. Five minutes later, Jiang Ruolan returned to the study. Following President Xian''s instructions, she took the laptop and handed it to him. Actually, Xian Zihao wouldn''t let her go to MSN to chat because he wanted to watch this video, right? It was said that every man in this era had a hobby, for example, every man''s laptop had a folder that women could not touch. Before she took out the laptop, she quickly opened several folders and found that one of them contained information related to Xian Group and some special lists. The other contained various systems and software. And one of the folders consists of pictures of a crystal necklace. Chapter 194 - Ill Bet 50% Of My Qins Share On Xian Zihao That He Doesnt Love You Her fingers froze on the mouse. Jiang Ruolan stared fixedly at the crystal necklace pictures that were restored using some sort of conversion device. Why was this necklace exactly the same as the one her mother left behind all those years ago? She looked at the other pictures, which had also been restored. It was as if these objects no longer existed and the images were generated directly by the computer according to what they were. Looking at these things, the suspicion in her heart increased even more. Finally, Jiang Ruolan opened another picture of the crystal necklace, and she immediately froze. What was the importance of this necklace? How could there be such a picture in Xian Zihao''s laptop? Jiang Ruolan looked at the documents that seemed to be data files, but none of them could be opened. All of them required extremely complex passwords. Xian Zihao''s laptop was more organized and clean than she had imagined. However, that simulation image still gave her a trace of surprise and confusion. Was this a coincidence? Did this necklace have some sort of meaning? But why did Xian Zihao have these pictures, and what''s the meaning of all of these?! When Jiang Ruolan went downstairs with the laptop in her arms, she saw Xian Zihao making tea in the kitchen. His posture was elegant and casual. It was an extremely eye-catching sight. Jiang Ruolan placed the laptop on the coffee table and watched his movements. "Do I really need to memorize these points?" she asked. When Xian Zihao came out of the kitchen after brewing tea, he immediately saw Jiang Ruolan''s sad face. She was like a child who had to do homework. He was startled for a moment before placing the cup in his left hand on the small bookshelf next to him. "How about just two points?" Jiang Ruolan took a step back. Xian Zihao leaned against the bookcase and smiled. "You want to negotiate with me?" "No. It''s just... One point has a long explanation. You made me read five points in a short time, so it''s clear that I will not be able to sleep!" Xian Zihao looked at her bitter and vengeful expression. His black eyes were brimming with a faint light. He elegantly smiled and said, "If this continues, you will not be able to read two points." "Who said that?" Jiang Ruolan widened her eyes and lied with a firm and serious expression on her face. Xian Zihao, who was leaning against the bookshelf, kept staring at her. He seemed to be deliberately delaying her. He said nothing as he sipped his tea casually. His fingers caressed the rim of the cup. "Hubby ~" Jiang Ruolan called. Wise people will take advantage of the situation. So let''s try to compliment him first before doing anything else. Xian Zihao smiled. "Do you need me to accompany you to the study room?" "Forget it, I''ll go by myself." Jiang Ruolan stood up abruptly and walked straight to the stairs. What a joke. If Xian Zihao was in the study room with her, how could she bear the consequences? Xian Zihao smiled while looking at her back. Jiang Ruolan returned to the study room and began burying her head in the book. When she got to the second line, she suddenly remembered that she did not log out of her MSN. Thinking about it again, Xian Zihao was not the type of person to spy on her, and only that beast, Qin Gengxin, could do such a thing! Therefore, she calmed her heart and continued to memorize the point. Xian Zihao was walking to the coffee table to get the newspaper when he heard a ''beep'' sound from the laptop. He saw a bubble in the bottom right corner of the screen, and then a chat window suddenly appeared. Qin: You are not allowed to be late for work. Come precisely at 8 o''clock tomorrow morning. The chat window popped out again. Qin: Pretending didn''t see the message? Qin: Jiang Ruolan, I''m warning you, you are not allowed to resign, and you are not allowed to leave work! Qin: I know you can see my messages. Don''t force me to bombard your phone. You know my patience. This time I''m determined to keep you busy! Qin: Don''t think I can''t cure your hedgehog right now. I''ve known you for so many years and watched you grow up from a slug. I know how many worms you have in your stomach. Are you scolding me now? Let me tell you, even if I''m cursed as a beast, I won''t let you off this time! In the study upstairs, Jiang Ruolan suddenly sneezed. "Who is cursing me?! The MSN chat window popped out again. Qin: Are you with your ''supposed'' husband? Today, I''ll bet 50% of my Qin''s share on Xian Zihao, betting that he doesn''t love you. Let''s see who will be the one laughing at the end! [Smirking] Qin: [Bitter] Qin: Jiang Ruolan, tell me the truth. Have you really fallen in love with Xian Zihao? You''re fucking jumping into a fire pit! Qin: Let me tell you, responsibility and duty is no match for love! Don''t dream of having a place in Xian Zihao''s heart! You don''t have that kind of life! Xian Zihao was sitting on the sofa with an indifferent expression as he listened to the beep sound. He looked away from the newspaper and looked at the screen silently. He had only taken a casual glance at it and had not intended to pay any attention to Qin Gengxin''s messages but when his gaze fell on the screen, he paused for a moment. After a long while, he gently put down the newspaper. Lan: [Oblique Eyes] Qin: Huh? You are willing to speak now? Lan: I''m Xian Zihao There was a long silence on the other side and no reply for a long time. Xian Zihao picked up the newspaper again and calmly read the political news. After about two minutes, the laptop once again rang with a notification sound. Qin: Fuck! How did you two end up sharing everything so quickly?! After saying this, without waiting for an answer, the profile pic instantly turned gray and disappeared without a sound. Qin Gengxin seemed to be quite infuriated. While looking at the laptop, Xian Zihao couldn''t help but sigh. **** *This chapter contained sensitivity scenes. Please be aware and read on your own cautious. * . . Jiang Ruolan''s entire body was cold, and she couldn''t help but shiver. However, her lower abdomen continued to surge with a strange heat. Her body was cold and wet, and her clothes were being torn off one by one. Her ears were filled with perverted laughter. "Miss Bingqing, I will do as you instruct. I''ll finish her off before dawn tomorrow. The best thing to do is to directly impregnate her with someone with an unknown background." A cold and rough male voice rang out. "Such a white, tender, and beautiful little girl. Tsk. Tsk. Look at her skin. It really looks like porcelain. Now it''s going to be difficult if you don''t let me have her!" Jiang Ruolan''s suddenly felt her body had been touched by a dry hand. She frowned and moved her body uncomfortably. Her nose suddenly smelled a strange smell. She wanted to open her eyes, but she was too tired to even open a single crack. "How old is this girl? She really looks like a doll!" "Seventeen years old!" "Tsk tsk, a young lady at this age tastes the best, neither old nor young " "Cut the crap. I''ve even arranged for a few people to come over. You guys can decide who will go first!" With a "peng", the heavy metal door was closed. Several hands were stroking her body repeatedly as someone suddenly lifted her up. The last protective shield on her body was mercilessly torn apart. Jiang Ruolan was pressed down on the cold ground. She finally opened her eyes in the chaos and saw a few naked men staring at her with red eyes. A man had already pressed her down into a dirty, cold corner. Chapter 196 - Isnt Your Surname Is Xian Too "Where did all this nonsense come from? Hurry up and get in the car." Xian Zihao glanced at her as if he was impatient, but there was a small smile in his eyes. Xian Guiying pursed her lips and said mockingly, "It must be because my sister-in-law wanted to pick me up, otherwise, you wouldn''t have come!" After receiving Xian Zihao''s mischievous glance, Xian Guiying smiled and got into the car. As soon as Xian Guiying sat in the car, Jiang Ruolan looked at her in the rearview mirror. She glanced at her loose sportswear and remembered what happened two months ago during the Mid-Autumn Festival. She took advantage of the time Xian Zihao got in the car to look at Xian Guiying''s stomach in the rearview mirror. Because of her loose clothes, she couldn''t see anything, but Did Xian Guiying want to keep everyone in the dark just like that? Xian Zihao returned to the car, and after a while, the car was driven out of the airport like an arrow that had left a bow. "Brother, why did you suddenly send Brother Fang to Boston and tell him to take over the company''s affairs? Do you not trust my ability?" Xian Guiying put her bag on the side and lazily leaned against the back seat. It was only now that Jiang Ruolan realized that Xian Guiying would get rid of her cold and arrogant attitude when she was with Xian Zihao. She had no sense of pride at all. Xian Zihao looked at the road ahead with indifference. "Other than Qin Gengxin, he''s the only one who can make me feel at ease. If I don''t let him take over, you will definitely not go home." "Isn''t the old man just celebrating his birthdays?" Xian Guiying tilted her head and snickered. "How many years has it been since the last time I came back? If it weren''t for me wanting to meet my new sister-in-law two months ago, I wouldn''t even have bothered to take a step into the Xian Residence! If that old man really cared whether I''d come back or not, why wait till now? Why are you the one who had to tell me to come back? Those people already have a happy life even without me there." "Those people?" Xian Zihao''s voice was cold. "Isn''t your surname is Xian too?" Xian Guiying snorted coldly, "So what if my surname is Xian? It wasn''t as good as Cui! Anyway, if it weren''t for you and sister-in-law, I wouldn''t bother to come back this time." Jiang Ruolan was just quietly listening to the conversation between the two siblings. She did not want to interrupt, but seeing Xian Zihao''s unhappy face, she had to open her mouth and tried to alleviate their fights. "Guiying ~" Jiang Ruolan looked back and smiled at Xian Guiying. "We''ll go back to Xian Residence tomorrow. Do you want to stay with us tonight?" "No, I don''t want to bother both of you." Xian Guiying replied half-jokingly, but she also seemed to be used to treating herself as someone who was not taken seriously. Her eyes were calm and her voice was clear and cold. "I''ll stay at the hotel." "You don''t want to try my cooking?" Jiang Ruolan tried to persuade her. "Even your brother has a new level of respect for my culinary skills. Wouldn''t you like to try it too?" Xian Guiying forced a smile on her face, but she did not waver, "No need, I will stay at the hotel." For a moment, Jiang Ruolan sensed that Xian Guiying had seen through her intentions and understood her good intentions. However, she purposefully rejected this kind of intention. It was as it made her feel she was being pitied and comforted. That was why she rejected the offer so straightforwardly. Noticing Xian Zihao''s gaze on her, Jiang Ruolan turned around and saw him looking back at her. The look in his eyes was telling her that this trick wouldn''t work on Xian Guiying. He was telling her not to waste her breath. "Sister-in-law, don''t you see how calm my brother is?" Xian Guiying suddenly changed the topic with a smile. "He can''t do anything to me now because he''s too lazy to bother with me. When I was young, I was the only one who could make his hair stand on end." "Are you for real? Xian Zihao had a temper too?" Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao in disbelief, while the latter''s face darkened by half. "Of course, but you can''t be too obedient or too rational in order to make my brother explode. You have to use reverse thinking, and if you intentionally anger him, he won''t be angry, but will still be able to beat you half to death. You have to push him to that point bit by bit inadvertently." Xian Guiying gently pushed strands of hair behind her ear, then continued to share her precious experience. "When we were young, he always protected Cui Liuxian, so I definitely would run to mom and tell her about it with tears." "My brother has always received love letters, chocolates, and the like at school since he was eleven years old, but he always ignored them. Some of the girls would also suddenly appear in front of him and hand him the folded love letters, but he never took them. When I found out later on, I always stuck to him. Whenever I saw a girl sending a love letter or something delicious, I would accept it for him." "Afterwards, those girls found me very easy to talk to. They always gave me chocolates and also had me deliver those love letters. I put those love letters in my bag and took them home, reading them out loud in front of my parents and grandfather." "Then, there was one time when a particularly overbearing girl blocked my brother''s way and insisted on asking him if he had read her love letter. My brother directly bypassed her and left, but that girl actually entangled him and held onto him like a koala. At that time, my brother looked at that girl like she was a monster. I sympathized with her, so I went to her and said that my brother already read her love letter. He really likes you and you are going to be my sister-in-law." "And then? What happened next?" Jiang Ruolan listened with relish. "Then, my brother immediately became angry. He said, ''Xian. Guiying! If you continue to act rashly, I''ll sell you out!" Xian Guiying imitated Xian Zihao''s voice, and her expression also was abnormally vivid. Jiang Ruolan immediately covered her mouth with her hands. She was laughing so hard that tears came out of her eyes. When she turned to look at Xian Zihao, she saw the helplessness in his eyes. "However, when my brother went to Boston to further his study, I didn''t see him again for a few years. Later on, I stayed in the United States and worked in Xian Corporation for two years. During that time, my brother was especially strict with me. Every time I saw him, I couldn''t help but secretly cursed him." "Hmm? You cursing me?" Xian Zihao suddenly interrupted. Xian Guiying: "...." She just realized Xian Zihao was also in the car. Chapter 197 - The Sincerity And Intention Of Ones Heart Are Worth Cherishing "No! What I meant is I''m just cursing myself in my heart." As if noticing that she had accidentally revealed her wrongdoing, Xian Guiying paused for a moment. She looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was smiling, with an aggrieved expression. Xian Zihao cast a sidelong glance at them. When he saw the cheerful smile on Jiang Ruolan''s face, a faint light flashed across his deep eyes. When the black Land Rover reached the city center''s main road, it passed a red Ferrari that sped away in the opposite direction like a whirlwind. Jiang Ruolan turned around to look at the faraway Ferrari. "Isn''t that Qin Gengxin''s car?" Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Xian Guiying abruptly throw her gaze outside the window. She seemed to have noticed the car as well. In that instant, she quieted down, a hint of disappointment flashing across her eyes. When the car stopped in front of Greenville Residence, Xian Guiying reluctantly looked at the building complex and said with a frown, "Brother, sister-in-law, I think it''s better if I stay in a hotel." "Stop messing around, let''s go in first and talk inside." Xian Zihao''s slightly cold gaze fell on Xian Guiying. His tone of voice did not allow any rejection. Xian Guiying paused for a moment. It was clear that she did not want to be a third-wheel, but due to Xian Zihao''s order, and since Jiang Ruolan was already holding her hand, she could only allow her to lead her into the Greenville Residence. In Jiang Ruolan''s mind, she had once thought that Xian Zihao''s sister would be one of those cute, innocent, and pampered little girls. Ever since the last time she saw Xian Guiying at Xian Residence, she had dispelled this thought because Xian Guiying was not a cute, innocent, and delicate girl. Instead, she had a certain coldness and elegance in her, giving people a deep feeling of distance. After all, Xian Guiying was the person in charge of Xian Corporation, and judging from her words and actions, she did not like keeping people closer to her. Xian Guiying''s personality was similar to Jiang Ruolan''s. Was it because of this that she (Xian Guiying) had helped her that time at the Xian Residence? While they walked to the building entrance, Xian Zihao went to park his car at the parking lot. Xian Guiying suddenly looked deeply at Jiang Ruolan. After a long time, she asked softly, "Is my brother really good to you?" Jiang Ruolan looked at her for a moment, and before she could answer, Xian Zihao''s tall and straight figure entered her line of sight. "Why are you standing in the doorway?" Xian Zihao slowly closed the door. "Guiying, I bought a lot of interesting stuff outside a few days ago. I can''t even keep it at home anymore. Quickly choose which one you like and take it home with you." Jiang Ruolan took Xian Guiying''s hand and brought her to the guest bedroom. As soon as the bedroom door closed, Xian Guiying immediately saw those weird little gifts on the bedside table. They weren''t particularly valuable, but they were all very creative and unique. Seeing Xian Guiying walk in that direction with bright eyes, Jiang Ruolan knew that she didn''t make a mistake in her purchase. Xian Guiying did not lack many things, but her life did not have special care, a special purpose that belonged solely to her. "Sister-in-law, you didn''t buy it just for me, did you?" Xian Guiying picked up a strange looking crystal and played with it with her hand. The rays of sunlight entering through the windows make the item look very pleasing to the eye. There was even a word "Ying" carved on the crystal. "I''m afraid you won''t like it, so I bought all of this for you. These items are specially prepared for you. Those are all small items sold in the market, and most of them are items I like. I think you can like it too, so I bought a lot for you to choose." Jiang Ruolan smiled as she approached her from behind. "These items are very cheap and even if you don''t like them, you still have to give me a face. Don''t demean me too much!" Xian Guiying kept playing with the crystal, and looked at the other little gifts on the table, and said appreciatively, "How can I not like it? Who says that women must love luxury goods? For me, the sincerity and intention of one''s heart are worth cherishing." After saying that, Xian Guiying put the crystal into the gift box like it was a precious treasure. It seemed that she was going to take it away when she left. Jiang Ruolan went to help her. "Sister-in-law, if you value this marriage, you must protect my brother and never leave him easily. If you love him, you must take this relationship more seriously. Do not consider this relationship as a child''s play." Suddenly, Xian Guiying''s voice rang in her ear. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and turned to look at Xian Guiying, only to find that she was saying this carelessly. She was not even looking at her. Jiang Ruolan replied seriously, "I have never treated all of this as child''s play. I am actually a simple person. Whoever treats me really well, I will treat him the same. As long as no one hurts me intentionally, I will not take the initiative to hurt anyone, and it will be the same for your brother as well. As long as he is unwavering in his actions, I will protect this marriage and treat him well." "Did Zhou Shufen looks for you guys?" "Yes." Jiang Ruolan''s expression was calm. Xian Guiying stood up and stared into Jiang Ruolan''s eyes. She asked indifferently, "What kind of attitude does my brother have towards her?" Jiang Ruolan pondered for a moment before replying, "Avoiding her." Xian Guiying nodded her head in understanding as a glimmer of light appeared in her eyes. She murmured, "No wonder." "What are you saying?" Jiang Ruolan guessed that Xian Guiying knew a lot about Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen''s past, but her expression made it difficult for people to understand what she was saying. "Nothing, this is good." Xian Guiying smiled. "I''ll go and see what my brother is doing." As she said that, she turned around and walked out of the bedroom. When she went to the kitchen, she saw Xian Zihao was preparing dinner. Xian Guiying was surprised for a moment. Jiang Ruolan laughed. "Are you surprised seeing him like this?" "Heavens " Xian Guiying shook her head speechlessly. "It''s simply too biased! It makes me very angry!" After saying that, she threw the kitchen door open and rushed to Xian Zihao with an unfriendly expression. Jiang Ruolan followed from behind with a smile. She saw Xian Guiying tugging on Xian Zihao''s sleeves with displeasure. "Brother, you''re going too far!" "Why are you here?" Xian Zihao glanced at Xian Guiying and saw her sour expression. He immediately frowned. "Whose turn this time? Who provoked you?" "I always acted coquettishly with you when you were in Boston and begged you to cook for me so many times, but you never did it for me once!" Xian Guiying stuck close to him with a sour expression and said angrily. Chapter 198 - So Sour That Entire Greenville Residence Is About To Collapse "I thought because you rarely cook, so you don''t want to do it for your sister, but who knows that your sister is not as great as your wife. I shouldn''t have helped you collect your love letter when we were young. You really don''t appreciate me and are biased!" Xian Guiying''s face was sour, her lips were pursed as she poked Xian Zihao''s waist purposely. "Biased! Biased! Biased! I''m going to stay in a hotel! I don''t want to live under the same roof with a selfish man like you. I''m going to the hotel tonight!" "Alright, stop messing around." Xian Zihao didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He grabbed Xian Guiying''s hand that was poking at his waist and gestured to Jiang Ruolan to drag her out of the kitchen. "Guiying, come here." Jiang Ruolan went in and pulled her out. Xian Guiying left the kitchen with a sour face and sat down on the sofa with her legs crossed and picked up the newspaper with a face full of jealousy. She glanced at the financial page with Qin Gengxin''s picture on it and her face froze for a second, then looked at the report. It was about the purchase of the major companies by the Chinese multinational companies. After reading it, she put it down without any change in her expression, and the jealousy in her eyes immediately disappeared. Jiang Ruolan had been in the media industry for more than two years, so she was able to observe the situation quite accurately. Seeing the change in Xian Guiying''s mood, she immediately went to the kitchen to cut some fruits and sat beside her. Xian Guiying took a piece of it and took a bite. She actually seemed to like it a lot. She ate another piece before turning back to look at Jiang Ruolan. Her eyes were very calm as she said in a voice that only she (Jiang Ruolan) could hear, "Does my brother know?" Jiang Ruolan understood that Xian Guiying was referring to the matter of her pregnancy. With a faint smile, she shook her head. "Do you think I''m the kind of person who talks too much?" Xian Guiying raised her shoulder disapprovingly and snorted. She then asked, "Oh right, sister-in-law, did Qin Group take over your company?" "Yes, they did. However, this is a matter between the Qin Group. How do you know about it so much?" Xian Guiying smiled but didn''t reply to her question. That night, under Xian Zihao''s strict order, Xian Guiying couldn''t go to the hotel as she wished. Before going to bed, Xian Guiying, who was wearing Jiang Ruolan''s pajamas, inadvertently said, "Brother, your house''s soundproofing should be pretty good, right?" Jiang Ruolan was momentarily taken aback. She didn''t quite understand what kind of question she was referring to. Xian Zihao shot a meaningful glance at Xian Guiying, "Did you really think I would let you hear?" Xian Guiying shrugged her shoulders and sighed. "Who knows? Although I really want to see my nephew earlier, I really don''t want to hear those strange sounds that would disturb my sweet dreams." Jiang Ruolan''s face instantly flushed, and she wished she could find a hole to hide. On the other hand, Xian Zihao looked at Xian Guiying with a smile that was not a smile. "Do you want me to arrange for Cui Liuxian to accompany you in Boston?" Xian Guiying''s face turned cold. "If you plan not to have a little sister anymore, make her come near me and try it out!" With that, she walked into the guest bedroom with a dark expression and slammed the door loudly. Sure enough, Cui Liuxian was Xian Guiying''s weak point. Xian Guiying had been mistreated because of her since she was young and it had left such a deep shadow in her heart. Jiang Ruolan clicked her tongue in wonder. It was indeed one thing after another. **** Jiang Ruolan had just fallen asleep when she heard Xian Zihao''s cell phone vibrate. Even though she was recently addicted to sleeping, she was still able to sleep lightly. Furthermore, she had just fallen asleep and woke up instantly. Jiang Ruolan was able to catch a glimpse of the contents of the text message on his phone. "Zihao, see you tomorrow." Plus a very happy smiley face symbol. She saw the sender''s name, Zhou Shufen. Tomorrow would be Old Man Xian''s birthday. Senior Zhou and Zhou Shufen would attend too. She really grasped the timing very well. These words seemed simple, but it had a much deeper meaning. It was longing, like it was the kind of coquettish intimacy they had five years ago. When Xian Zihao saw the text message, there was a moment of depression in his eyes, and as if he could feel Jiang Ruolan''s gaze, he immediately turned to look at her. Jiang Ruolan was momentarily absent-minded and forgot to pretend to be asleep. "Why aren''t you sleeping?" He nonchalantly put down his cell phone and leaned over to kiss her forehead. Since she was caught peeping, Jiang Ruolan didn''t pretend to be asleep. She got up, moved the pillow to one side, and lay down at an angle with her back to him. "I''m going to sleep now. Zihao, see you tomorrow ~" Zihao was silent for a while before he suddenly lifted the blanket on Jiang Ruolan without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan was unwilling and kept pushing him, but it turned out that when a man really intended to use force, he was unbeatable. Jiang Ruolan was unable to move after Xian Zihao pressed her body on the bed. She immediately glared at him. "What are you trying to do?" Xian Zihao''s eyes were deep and dark, and he was staring at her intently. He then sighed. "So sour that entire Greenville Residence is about to collapse." Jiang Ruolan snorted. While he was distracted and had lowered his strength, she immediately lifted her foot and kicked him away. In the end, Xian Zihao was kicked off the bed by her. *BANG!* Jiang Ruolan immediately regretted her action and quickly got up to see him. Xian Zihao was lying on the floor and didn''t move. Could it be that her legs were too heavy and she kicked him hard? After another two minutes, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t sit still. "Zihao." "" "Zi--hao." She dragged out her voice. "" "The floor is too cold. Hurry up and get on the bed!" "It hurts." "Ah? Where does it hurt?" She really kicked him hard? But where was the injury? Jiang Ruolan hastily lifted the blanket and stretched out her legs to get off the bed. However, just as she stretched out one leg, Xian Zihao suddenly grabbed her ankle and pulled her along with the blanket. She fell heavily on top of him. Before she could react, he had already flipped their body and pressed her down on the floor. "You actually lied to me!" Jiang Ruolan was so furious and tried to vent her anger, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn''t get rid of him. Xian Zihao forcefully pressed his lips on hers and gently stroking her body with his hand. He bit her lips and forced his tongue into her mouth. As she gradually couldn''t bear it any longer, Xian Zihao then bit onto her earlobes, softly sighing and laughing, "Idiot, are you that confident?" Chapter 199 - Its Not To The Point Where Im Going Hook Up My Sister Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes wide, "How can I not be confident? It''s President Xian, who''s the one overthinking it! I am such a pure and innocent young lady, how can I let my thoughts go wild! It''s just a short message. She just said that she would see you tomorrow. That doesn''t mean anything, so why do I waste my time thinking about it?" Xian Zihao''s eyes were calm. When Jiang Ruolan showed an expression full of confidence, he didn''t laugh but instead looked at her silently. His warm fingers caressed her slightly cold face. Jiang Ruolan was unwilling to display the slightest bit of weakness and thus immediately turned her head away. Xian Zihao chuckled silently and kissed her between her eyebrows and gradually moved to her lips. With a slightly hoarse voice, he said, "Jiang Ruolan, you must have confidence in me." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with her bright eyes, her hands unconsciously grabbing onto the blanket under her. She thought back carefully, sometimes, indifference and avoidance didn''t mean he had forgotten about his past relationship and what Xian Zihao needed right now was time. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips, "Seeing that you gave me a card that I can swipe without any worries, I can forgive you this time." Anyway, the text was received by him and not sent by him. When every woman gradually started to care about a man, no matter how rational or open-minded she was, she would always become insecure. Seeing her impolite expression, Xian Zihao tightly held onto her waist and while his other hand stroked her inner leg, "I have treated you very well, shouldn''t you put in a bit more effort to repay me?" Jiang Ruolan immediately grabbed his hand. "Stop it!" Xian Zihao''s breathing became heavier. "Why should I stop?" "Guiying is still in the bedroom." "She can''t hear us." "But " "No buts." "..." **** The next morning, as it was Old Man Xian''s birthday party and she was going to Xian Residence in the afternoon, Jiang Ruolan had to go to the company to send a draft text that had been completed two days ago to Xiong Ruogang. Since Xian Guiying said that she would go with her, they both decided to take a taxi to the company. Once arrived, Jiang Ruolan immediately handed the script to Xiong Ruogang and left. Right when she walked out of the company revolving door, she saw Qin Gengxin. Jiang Ruolan originally wanted to lower her head and go around him, but Qin Gengxin immediately stopped in front of her and blocked her paths. He coldly stared at her. Jiang Ruolan''s feet stiffened. Before she could say anything, she heard Qin Gengxin''s voice, which sounded as if it was filled with astonishment, "Why are you here?" She saw his eyes on Xian Guiying. Qin Gengxin''s usually sloppy face had turned serious and he was looking at Xian Guiying calmly. Xian Guiying smiled at him frankly, "Only you are allowed to return, and I''m not? You should know that today is Old Man''s birthday." Qin Gengxin finally understood and looked at Jiang Ruolan before looking back at Xian Guiying. Originally, he had wanted to ask Xian Guiying how she had come to Fengyu Media, but when he thought about Jiang Ruolan''s current relationship with the Xian Family, he didn''t ask any further. He frowned and looked up and down at Xian Guiying''s unusually loose clothes, "Why are you wearing such loose clothes? I can''t see your sexy waist anymore. How many men will never be able to enjoy the bliss in front of their eyes from now on?" There was a hint of mockery in his tone, but it was very appropriate. He wasn''t treating Xian Guiying as he did on Jiang Ruolan. "Isn''t President Qin always interested in tight-fitting girls? Since when has my little waist been so attractive to you?" Xian Guiying teased him, and her gaze never left him. Once Xian Guiying told his ''history'' in America, Qin Gengxin couldn''t help but rubbed his nose and glanced at Jiang Ruolan who was laughing at the side. He looked at her with disdain. He then sneered, "I had eaten that kind of hot chick too much. It''s time for me to change my appetite." "You seem to have a balanced diet!" Jiang Ruolan smiled with a face full of joy over his misfortune. Qin Gengxin was depressed after being exposed. The small act he had maintained was instantly exposed by Xian Guiying in a few sentences. Qin Gengxin cast a cold glance at Jiang Ruolan. "You wish you could take the opportunity to push me to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, don''t you? I haven''t settled the score with you yet!" "Why are you looking for me? How did I offend you, President Qin?" Jiang Ruolan retreated two steps back and kept her distance. On the contrary, she pushed Xian Guiying in front of her, making her stand between the two of them. The overbearing aura of "forcefully snatching other man''s wife" from Qin Gengxin''s body was too strong. It''s better to have such a cold and elegant beauty like Xian Guiying to hold him back! Xian Guiying was startled by her gentle nudge. Qin Gengxin''s eyes turned cold the instant Xian Guiyin was pushed over. He looked over Xian Guiying''s shoulder at Jiang Ruolan and asked, "What do you mean by this?" Jiang Ruolan stared at him. "I don''t understand. How can you be so calm when facing a beauty like Guiying?" "You ..." Qin Gengxin held back his anger. As his eyes stopped at Xian Guiying and when he saw her unnatural expression, he immediately frowned. Qin Gengxin''s slightly cold eyes eased up a little, but it was filled with displeasure, and he snorted coldly, "Guiying is Zihao''s sister, so automatically she became my sister. No matter how strong this grandpa''s taste is, it''s not to the point where I''m going hook up with my sister." For some reason, Jiang Ruolan felt that Qin Gengxin was saying these words deliberately, not to herself, but to Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying, who had been pushed forward, did not resist and immediately laughed nonchalantly, "Sister-in-law, stop messing around. Even if all the men in this world are dead, I would never like Qin Gengxin. A man who only thinks with his lower part, with no sense of taste, no sense of cultivation, and no brain! Absolutely not!" Qin Gengxin''s face immediately darkened. He glared at Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying raised her delicate eyebrows with a face full of pride. Jiang Ruolan looked at both of them and suddenly she felt as if a thunderbolt had struck her. She had forgotten where she had heard of them before. She had heard that every time Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying held a joint conference, there were always various kinds of situations that arose as soon as they met. Every time the two of them meet, there was always a dispute that cannot be resolved in the long run, and from the years onwards, the two of them basically never appeared on the same occasion again. And from what had happened just now, it seemed like it. The anger in Qin Gengxin''s eyes gradually died down. He took a glance at Xian Guiying, who for some reason had turned away with a bit of frost in her eyes, and frowned slightly. Qin Gengxin did not refute Xian Guiying''s words, but instead gave her a deeper look, "This is for the best." Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Guiying, who had her back on her. She couldn''t see her expression. Just as she was thinking about what kind of state the two of them were in, suddenly she saw Qin Gengxin looked at his watch with a grave expression. Chapter 200 - Isnt That Many Times Better Than An Outsider Who Always Wants To Interfere Qin Gengxin looked at Jiang Ruolan''s probing expression and coldly said with slight dissatisfaction, "You''re going to the Xian Residence today?" Jiang Ruolan nodded in agreement. She shifted her gaze to his face and saw the seriousness in his eyes. "Why are you looking at me like that? It''s as if I''m about to face a calamity." However, Qin Gengxin only smiled. "If I were to say that a calamity is about to befall you, would you believe me?" "You''re the one who''s facing a disaster! You jinx!" Jiang Ruolan frowned, "Tonight is Old Man''s birthday banquet! What could happen there?" Qin Gengxin did not comment and only gave a cold laugh. Seeing that Xian Guiying was here, he restrained himself a little. He squinted his long and narrow eyes and said, "Send a message to the Old Man for me. Say that Qin Gengxin will go and show his filial piety to him another day." Qin Gengxin and Xian Zihao had been brothers for many years, so it wasn''t strange that Old Man Xian knew him. Jiang Ruolan nodded. When they left the company with a cab, Xian Guiying didn''t speak at all, but Jiang Ruolan could feel that there were too many emotions hidden in her silence. Since she didn''t say anything, Jiang Ruolan didn''t ask any further. She simply covered Xian Guiying''s hand with her hand and smiled at her. Most of the time, when you don''t understand a person''s growth and experiences, asking too many questions is not good. The best way to do that is to stay silent. It had been two months since her last visit to the Xian Residence. At that time, it was Mid-Autumn''s season, but now, it was already winter. Since it was Old Man Xian''s eighty-fifth birthday, there would be a lot of people coming and going to the Xian Residence to congratulate him. Xian Zihao might not have let Jiang Ruolan purposely dress up, but how could she not understand. She was wearing a white ink shirt and a long skirt. Since she had not yet combed her hair, she tilted it slightly in front of her forehead, and also wore a simple and generous white diamond hairpin. It was rare for Xian Zihao to wear a white suit. Although it was white, there was no frivolity about it. On the contrary, it accentuated his elegance. Usually, he would dress in both black and gray suit when he was working, carrying a deep and steady aura with him. Today, he was wearing a moon-white suit with a well-cut body, which made his handsome face impeccable. His intimidating black eyes shone with bright starlight. Because of his outstanding appearance, Jiang Ruolan did not expect the faint smile on his face today to be so breathtaking. After getting off the car, Xian Guiying was unwilling to continue walking with the two of them and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Apparently, they arrived early, and there weren''t many people in the Xian Residence yet. Those people who came to congratulate them wouldn''t come tonight. Maybe tonight was just a family banquet. A few workers were moving the stone foothills in the front yard of the Xian Residence. "To the left, to the left, to the front, to the front, yes, that''s it! Alright, it''s done!" Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at the empty garden. Not long after that, the workers had tidied up the ground with red bricks and connected it with several bright and vibrant crystal lamps. Not far away, Old Man Xian was accompanied by several servants of the Xian Residence. He was watching the workers lighting the crystal lamps. His bright eyes were filled with satisfaction. Although the Old Man was usually quiet, but as an old man, he was still pleased with this kind of celebration. Not long after, a beautiful figure walked out of the Xian Residence and stopped next to the Old Man. "Grandpa, mom said that Senior Zhou is about to arrive!" "Alright, then. Liuxian, go give a call to Zihao and Guiying. See why these two unfilial grandchildren haven''t arrived yet!" Old Man Xian held onto his walking stick with a bit of displeasure in his eyes. "No need to call us. We''re already here!" When Xian Zihao saw Old Man Xian, he walked over at a slightly slower pace. During that time, he lowered his head to look at Jiang Ruolan, indicating that she should act more naturally. Jiang Ruolan had always been very natural. Before she had come to the Xian Residence, she had spent a long time building up her mentality, thinking that no matter what the Old Man wanted to do to her, she must endure it. She would rather play dumb with a mischievous smile than make the Old Man unhappy. When she thought about it, since she would see Old Man Xian again in the future, her footsteps had become a lot more relaxed. No matter what, Jiang Ruolan had already arrived here, and she had Xian Zihao by her side, so she should not have felt afraid. Old Man Xian turned around to look at them. When he saw Jiang Ruolan, the smile in his eyes dimmed. His expression didn''t look good, but it wasn''t as cold as last time. Without waiting for the Old Man to speak, Jiang Ruolan gave him a polite smile. "Grandfather, happy birthday. I wish you good luck, your life is longer than Nanshan1." "I don''t dare to say I have a longer life than Nanshan. The only thing I''m afraid of is that this Old Man has lived for too long, and I''ve always been in your way." Old Man Xian snorted coldly and looked away from her. He then glanced at Xian Zihao and his expression turned even worse, "You stinking brat, you brought Jiang Ruolan here again. You are purposely going against me!" Jiang Ruolan looked embarrassed, but Xian Zihao just smiled. "Ruolan is your grandson''s wife, and today is grandpa''s eighty-fifth birthday. If she doesn''t come, how could you find out more about her?" The Old Man''s face turned green as he glared at him angrily. It was obvious that before he could show his might, his grandson had already taken him over. The meaning behind Xian Zihao''s words was obvious. Since Old Man Xian didn''t like Jiang Ruolan and since she couldn''t come, he wouldn''t come either. Old Man Xian looked at Jiang Ruolan. Although he didn''t like her, her manners were not bad. "Grandpa, sister-in-law is here to celebrate your birthday, you should be happy. If you have such a filial granddaughter-in-law, maybe one day you''ll be able to hug your great-grandson earlier and have fun with him for four generations. Isn''t that many times better than an outsider who always wants to interfere?" Xian Guiying, who had run off somewhere just now, suddenly walked over with a teasing look on her face. "That''s right, there are some outsiders who don''t know what''s going on with them." Cui Liuxian, who had been scolded by Xian Guiying, smiled confidently. She stood beside the Old Man and quickly changed the topic, "Now, in front of grandpa, other than some outsider who had ulterior motives, the rest are all treasures that grandpa saw grown up with his own eyes, don''t you think so, grandpa?" . . **** Glossary: 1 Nashan means "Giant God Mountain". Chapter 201 - Old Man Xian’s Birthday Banquet I Although Old Man Xian''s face did not look too good, and when his gaze landed on Jiang Ruolan, it was very cold, but he was still the head of the Xian Family. He did not want to cause any trouble at his birthday banquet, so he did not answer Cui Liuxian''s question and only said coldly, "Now, the hearts of young people, I don''t even know how many flowers they can bend, but since you are standing here, you should know how to restrain yourself! Do not play any tricks in front of us, seniors!" "Grandpa''s words must be referring to me, right?" Xian Guiying caught up quickly and took a big step forward. She glanced at Cui Liuxian, who had an unrestrained expression, and suddenly sneered as she pushed her away from the Old Man, openly wrapping her arm around the Old Man''s arm. She said half mockingly and half coquettishly, "Grandfather, look at your ''supposed'' granddaughter. Is she someone who likes to play tricks too?" Cui Liuxian was forced to the side. Her face paled as she looked at Xian Guiying in disbelief. It was unknown whether Xian Guiying was purposely helping Jiang Ruolan, or if she took the initiative to act coquettishly because she saw Cui Liuxian''s complacent look. The Old Man looked at Xian Guiying with a dazed expression. Although he had a cold expression on his face, he did not scold her in the end. He only said coldly, "Who knows, you''ve been in America for a long time, and you must have learned bad deeds from others." "Bad deeds?" Xian Guiying said with an exaggerated expression of surprise. "Grandpa, your General''s blood is flowing in my body, I am a dignified admiral! How can I be bad when I have your honest and faithful blood? No one can be as innocent as I am, right? " Old Man Xian was suddenly amused by her words that implied she was trying to curry favor, but he just glared at her with a straight face. "You, just like your brother, flattered me on the surface, but behind my back, you were cursing me! Hmph, the most you can do right now is just put on an act!" "How could that be? Grandpa, did you not realize that your granddaughter is much more sensible when she returns? If it wasn''t for my brother and sister-in-law urging me to be filial to my grandfather, how could I have allowed my face to haunt you?" Xian Guiying''s beautiful eyes widened innocently as she blinked again and again. She leaned on the Old Man''s shoulder and smiled sweetly. Old Man Xian seemed to be confused by Yufei''s rambling. He looked at Xian Guiying with some uncertainty in his eyes, then suddenly lowered his voice and asked, "That Jiang Ruolan, did she really not say anything bad about me in front of you?" The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. She shouted loudly as though she had made a mistake, "How is that possible?! Sister-in-law is such an open-minded person! Grandfather, don''t play dumb with me. You know what kind of person my sister-in-law is! You really know what happened at the Mid-Autumn Festival, don''t you?" When Jiang Ruolan overheard their conversation, she suddenly realized that Old Man Xian was an old man who loved to act arrogantly, show off his military strength, and show off his face, but inside, he was actually quite childish. On one side, Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan were looking at each other and smiling. On the other side, Xian Guiying was standing next to Old Man Xian, acting coquettishly with him. "Sister Guiying left home a few years ago and went to the United States. You did not return for many years and only returned once during the Mid-Autumn Festival. I heard that you almost made grandpa sick of being angry. Why did you suddenly come back and behave so intimately with him?" Cui Liuxian butted in the conversation. "Looks like someone was giving her the bewitching soup. For Sister Guiying to help you like this, do you plan to wash everyone''s brains in the Xian Family?" After saying that, Cui Liuxian''s gaze landed on Jiang Ruolan. However, when she saw Xian Zihao''s slightly dissatisfied expression, her expression froze. She immediately bit her lips, her eyes turning red, as if she felt wronged. Xian Guiying tilted her head and looked at Cui Liuxian. "From what you said, you are trying to stir up my relationship with my sister-in-law, right? Even if I defend her, what does it have to do with you? Moreover, I am a grandpa''s granddaughter, so naturally, we are close to blood ties. There shouldn''t be hostility between the two of us, right?" "Furthermore, if I am not coaxing my grandfather on his eighty-fifth birthday, could it be that I supposed to anger him instead? Could it be that in your eyes, I''m acting like a spoiled child to my grandfather because I have another motive? Tsk tsk, Cui Liuxian, what kind of attitude is this?" "I " Cui Liuxian choked on her words. She immediately shut her mouth with eyes full of grievance, her eyes turning even redder. Seeing that she showed such a pitiful and wronged attitude, Xian Guiying scoffed, "You are already a grown-up woman, other than acting pitiful, what else could you do? You''re twenty-three, not thirteen! You really like to play this game, aren''t you?" "Enough, Guiying!" Old Man Xian frowned, "You and Zihao are both busy and often not by my side. Only Liuxian stays with me all day, trying to find a way to make this old man happy. Her background is already pitiful, so don''t take advantage of your good background and find an opportunity to bully her!" Xian Guiying snorted, "I bullied her? Hehe, if it wasn''t for someone thinking of ways to force me out of this house, I would be here to accompany you." Cui Liuxian did not say anything, her head drooping slightly as tears welled up in her eyes. It was as if she was very good at shedding tears. She was behaving like she did not want to make things difficult for anyone. Old Man Xian''s heart ached even more. He used his walking stick to quickly walk over Cui Liuxian, then turned his head back and glared at Xian Guiying, who had a domineering expression, "Guiying! Look at what you have done?! Liuxian had to cry every time you came back! Couldn''t we just gather together and have a good time together? Why you two must quarrel every time you met!" "Did I start it? I was in the middle of having a good chat with grandpa just now. Who''s the one that was butting in the conversation and telling lies?" Xian Guiying snorted disapprovingly. "You damned girl " "Grandpa, I''m fine." Cui Liuxian quickly reached out and took the old man''s arm, her eyes filled with guilt as she pleaded in a low voice, "Today is your birthday. Don''t be angry because of me. I''m fine. I''ve been used to all of these all along. " Xian Guiying rolled her eyes speechlessly, then walked towards Xian Zihao. "Brother, sister-in-law, I''m a little disgusted. I''ll go get some tea first. If you two are disgusted, then don''t stand here, let''s go together. This view is really an eyesore!" "You only know how to mess around." Xian Zihao seemed to be dissatisfied with Xian Guiying''s words. However, there was no reprimand in his eyes. Instead, there was a slight smile of praise. Clearly, he was already fed-up with Cui Liuxian''s attitudes. Xian Guiying, of course, understood Xian Zihao very well. She couldn''t help but pucker her lips at him. "Guiying, calm down. Don''t be angry at your grandpa." Jiang Ruolan whispered from the side. "How could I be angry at him? It''s always like this. I was obviously fine with my grandpa, but there are some people who like to randomly interrupt " Xian Guiying said loudly. "You really don''t know anything!" Old Man Xian grunted, "Zhan An has been with you in the United States all these years, but I didn''t see any good things you have learned from her. Learn your mother''s tolerance!" "Why do I have to learn from my mother? She knew that my father cheated on her and even had an illegitimate child. However, she pretends not to be aware of the situation because she didn''t want her family turned upside down because of these things. Was she that magnanimous? She was looking down on herself and insisting on guarding this house! Learn good things from her? What is good about this! In the past, that woman was simply ashamed of herself in front of my mother. After giving birth, she disappeared with her child. It was said that she died later on, and her son was left in the orphanage. I wonder if my shameful brother is still alive." Xian Guiying sneered. "Shut up!" Old Man Xian knocked his walking stick on the ground angrily. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Xian Jian had illegitimate children? Chapter 202 - Old Man Xian’s Birthday Banquet II Xian Guiying''s face froze as she turned to look at Old Man Xian. "Grandpa, don''t tell me that you have been looking for news about your grandson all this time? Does my mother know? My mom has endured too much in the Xian Family for so many years. If it wasn''t for her good attitude, she would have long been driven mad by all of you! You want me to be like my mother? I''m sorry, I can''t do it!" "Guiying!" The Old Man''s face was ashen. He was just about to scold her angrily when Xian Zihao cut him. His expression had already darkened as he scolded Xian Guiying in a low voice, "Don''t be so angry. Swallow those words that you shouldn''t have said! Don''t say anymore!" Xian Guiying was really furious and when she saw Cui Liuxian''s wronged expression, she was also a little impulsive. She let out a long sigh and looked at Xian Zihao''s dark expression. She knew that she had said something wrong. "Mom is helping Nanny Cheng. Go take a look." Xian Zihao gave her a look. Xian Guiying nodded and raised her hands to rub her ears. She lowered her head and restrained her temper before turning to leave. She didn''t even bother to look at the Old Man Xian or Cui Liuxian. "Grandfather, Sister Guiying''s character has always been like this, don''t be too angry." Cui Liuxian raised her hand and patted the Old Man''s chest as if she helped him vent his anger. "Humph!" Old Man Xian''s expression softened a little, but he continued to pout. "Stupid girl, always trying to get me mad." It seems that all the previous efforts have been for naught It was no wonder that Xian Guiying didn''t want to stay at home. Who could be like Cui Liuxian, who could hold back her anger and maintain a calm demeanor in front of the Old Man? Actually, if Xian Guiying really didn''t love this family, she could have turned the world upside down. How could she endure things to such an extent? "Guiying has always been straightforward since she was young. Didn''t she carry on grandpa''s personality as well?" Xian Zihao smiled as he tried to smooth things over. Old Man Xian coldly pursed his lips and used both hands to support his walking stick. He glanced at them, then turned back to look at Cui Liuxian, who was lowering her head in silence and sighed, "Liuxian, you should control your mouth too. Guiying has been ignoring me, her grandpa, for so many years and didn''t even want to return home. Now that she''s returned, it wasn''t easy for her to act coquettishly to me." Cui Liuxian nodded. "Grandfather, I was wrong. I''m sorry." "It''s good that you know you''re wrong. It''s great that our family is on good terms with each other. Guiying has a short temper and she really did follow me. Child, you''re so open-minded. Just bear with it. Grandpa knows I had wronged you." Cui Liuxian nodded obediently once again. "Alright, I understand. Grandfather, I will apologize to Sister Guiying. Don''t be angry anymore." Cui Liuxian was as innocent as a child who knows her wrongs and sometimes speaks the wrong words. From the looks of it, if Jiang Ruolan hadn''t known that Cui Liuxian knew how to act, she really would have been tricked just like that. "And you, Jiang girl, I heard that you almost lost your life because of Zihao a while ago. Considering that you didn''t even care about your own life, I can accept the marriage between you and Zihao for the time being. But don''t think that it''s going to end so easily. Liuxian is my granddaughter-in-law, I won''t let her off that easily! "And you, Zihao! You brat! Handle this matter carefully!" As soon as the Old Man said these words, he walked back into the house while pursing his lips. But just as he turned around, he paused and looked behind them. Jiang Ruolan was looking at Xian Zihao''s face. Because of the old man''s words, her lips curved into a calm smile. However, when she saw the slight chill in his eyes as he turned around, she couldn''t help but turn her head back as well. It was unknown when, but many people had arrived at Xian Residence. Xian Jian, Old Li, Jiang Guanyu, Zhan Lian, the sweet and fresh Jiang Bingqing that was dressed beautifully, as well as Senior Zhou and Zhou Shufen, who wore a light yellow dress with slightly curled long hair. Zhou Shufen''s smiling face was still as perfect as ever. Her smiling eyes were as bright as the moon and water. Her slender and elegant neck slightly turned as she looked at Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan. When Jiang Ruolan saw Zhou Shufen''s meaningful gaze, which was filled with playfulness, she secretly frowned. She didn''t know why, but she felt nervous. Under Zhou Shufen''s forceful gaze, she felt like she was suffocating. As he could feel it, Xian Zihao had already locked their fingers together in that instant. Gradually, his calm and cold black eyes fell on Zhou Shufen''s body. However, the most unexpected thing was that Jiang Guanyu''s family would also rush to the Xian Residence today. On the other side, Jiang Bingqing followed behind her parents. Her gaze was leisurely looking in her direction, and there was a thick, undisguised, scornful look in her eyes. "It''s this lively?" Senior Zhou and Xian Jian walked in front side by side. When they saw the bright lights under the opposite awning and the scenery full of flowers and saw the Old Man Xian, they immediately walked over with a smile. Although Senior Zhou had a smile on his face, his expression was still dignified and cold. With Senior Zhou''s presence, he immediately gave people an invisible pressure. He was like a king looking down on the whole world. His bright eyes just scanned the whole place, and then the whole place became solemn. "It''s really my honor to have Senior Zhou coming here tonight. If I don''t make the house more lively, how can this abandoned garden enter your eyes, right Senior Zhou?" On the other side, Old Man Xian was full of smiles. He happily walked towards Senior Zhou with his walking stick in his hand. Cui Liuxian was following from behind. "Tingfeng, do you really take me as an outsider when you say those words?" Senior Zhou laughed heartily. He turned his head to look behind him, "It''s such a coincidence that we met Jiang Guanyu along the way. We have really borrowed your birthday to be gathered together with our old friends!" "Senior Zhou must be joking. Back then, I was still a nobody. Wasn''t the achievement I have today all thanks to Senior Zhou''s promotion back then?" Jiang Guanyu''s tone was very polite, but his tone seemed to be saying something. "Yeah, I really didn''t expect to meet Senior Zhou here. Originally, we came to H City today for Old Man Xian''s eighty-fifth birthday and even wanted to visit him in the next few days. It is truly an honor to meet you here! I presume Senior Zhou also came to celebrate Old Man Xian''s birthday?" On the other side, Zhan Lian lightly patted Jiang Bingqing''s hand. With a look in her eyes, she told Jiang Bingqing not to say anything, then stood next to Jiang Guanyu with a smile on her face. "Of course, although I have entered the business world, but before I have occupied China, I have been Old Man Xian''s comrade-in-arms for decades." "Oh, the reason for me coming back to H City this time is due to this disappointing granddaughter of mine and also to visit this old friend of mine. How can I not come over for his birthday?" When Senior Zhou mentioned his granddaughter, his gaze faintly swept over to Xian Zihao, and then he quietly looked back and raised his eyebrows while smiling at Zhou Shufen. "Grandpa ~ Look at what you''re saying ~ ~" Zhou Shufen whispered behind Senior Zhou. There was a complaint in her eyes as she smiled. She turned around and smiled to Old Man Xian, who was already walking over." Grandpa Xian, today I came here to congratulate you. I was in a hurry to prepare a gift for you, so if it is not satisfying to your eyes, please don''t blame me." "How could I? How could I dare to accept Miss Zhou''s gift? With you and Senior Zhou''s presence, it already gave this Old Man a lot of face!" Old Man Xian was grinning from ear to ear. He looked at Zhou Shufen with praise in his eyes, "As expected from Senior Zhou''s granddaughter. Although she is a delicate girl, her body is full of Senior Zhou''s attitudes. Calm and fearless." "Grandpa Xian is flattering me. I don''t dare to accept your praise. I heard that the Xian Family also joined the army and then set foot in the business world. Grandfather Xian, I heard that you have already set up a Xian''s Ancestral Hall at home dozens of years ago. Not only is it the place where the Xian Family used to be, but it also contains the monuments of many famous heroes." "Ancestral hall?" Old Man Xian was stunned for a moment. He didn''t expect Zhou Shufen to know about the Xian Family''s secret. His gaze suddenly turned to Xian Zihao, and his expression turned serious. Jiang Ruolan was also stunned for a moment before she immediately understood what was going on. Xian Zihao had always been rational and cautious, not someone who could casually divulge the Xian Family''s secrets. Someone who could make him tell Xian Family''s secrets most likely had a close relationship with him. Even though Jiang Ruolan could tell that Zhou Shufen had come prepared, even though she told herself time and time again that she didn''t need to pay too much attention to it, that it was all in the past, and everyone had their own past. Even though she was standing there with a straight face and fearless eyes, the uneasiness in her heart gradually grew, spreading to her limbs until they were ice-cold. "Miss Zhou is actually interested in these things that are nearing the archaic era?" Old Man Xian suddenly said. "I prefer Buddhism, believe in ghosts and gods and believe in the soul. The Xian Family has been loyal for generations, so it would be great if I could pay my respects too. Furthermore, a friend of mine once promised that he would definitely take me to pay my respects when I arrived at the Xian Residence. He said that Grandpa Xian liked filial piety and obedient girls and that my respect for the Xian Family''s ancestral hall means that I respect you too, grandpa Xian." Zhou Shufen''s pair of watery eyes were innocent. She blinked lightly and looked straight at Xian Zihao. For someone like Xian Zihao, how intimate must someone be with him, for him to be able to share the secrets of their home like that? Chapter 203 - Old Man Xian’s Birthday Banquet III At this moment, Zhou Shufen''s eyes were unflinching. She was openly looking in Xian Zihao''s direction, and there was a smile in her eyes. "Zihao, am I right?" Xian Zihao lightly pursed his lips into a smile that was neither cold nor warm. He lowered his voice and said, "Miss Zhou''s memory is really good." "Of course, how could I forget the words of someone who was too important to me in my life?" Zhou Shufen''s smile carried hints of meaning as she softly glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was standing side by side with him. The smile on her face gradually became a bit more imposing. "Since Miss Zhou wants to go pay her respects, I''ll bring you guys over when I find the time tomorrow." Old Man Xian suddenly changed the topic. "That''s right. Everyone, don''t just stand here. The weather is cold right now. No matter whose body it is, even if they stood in this wind for a long time, they wouldn''t be able to withstand it." "Quickly, go inside." After Xian Jian finished his sentence, he looked at Jiang Bingqing, who was pursing her lips without a word. "Bingqing, didn''t you say you missed Liuxian? Why are you two quiet and not talking?" Jiang Bingqing stuck out her tongue and turned to look at Cui Liuxian with a smile. After a moment, she glanced in Jiang Ruolan''s direction and exchanged a glance with her (Cui Liuxian). "Uncle, I originally wanted to catch up with Liuxian, but with Senior Zhou and Miss Zhou here, I wouldn''t dare to mess around. Moreover, there are some outsiders in this yard that make me unhappy." Jiang Bingqing curled her lips. "Bingqing, don''t talk nonsense." Jiang Guanyu reprimanded her in a low voice, but it wasn''t too cold. It was obvious that he had left some face for his daughter. "It was true. We were here to celebrate grandpa Xian''s birthday, but who knew that this annoying woman would still have a face to stand here? She injured Cui Liuxian''s forehead last time, does this mean she will still injure someone this time too?" "Bingqing!" Zhan Lian quickly pulled her daughter''s hand and said with a frown, "Don''t speak nonsense." Jiang Bingqing said "oh" and did not speak again, but her eyes kept glancing back and forth on Jiang Ruolan. Her eyes were full of mockery. "Let''s go inside." Old Man Xian''s face was full of smiles. He turned around using his walking stick to clear the way. As he walked, he said, "You guys came at the right time. Although it is now winter, but the winter in H City is like the middle of autumn, and it''s also a good season to view the mountain. There''s nothing to see in our Xian Residence, but the mountain scenery around us is rather beautiful." "I don''t know if there is a spare room at the hotel right now, but could I stay here for a while so that I can accompany you two elders to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and the beautiful mountains?" Zhou Shufen said lightly as she followed behind Senior Zhou. "Of course there are empty rooms in Our Xian Residence. Since Miss Zhou and Senior Zhou think so highly of my Xian Residence, I''ll have Nanny Cheng clean up the guest rooms later. Since it''s rare for you to come here, shouldn''t the Jiang Family stay here too for a few more days? It''s only lively when there are a lot of people." Old Man Xian said with a smile. "Old Man Xian is very nice. Then we''ll stay a few more days." Jiang Guanyu''s response caused Jiang Bingqing''s expression to lengthen. She whispered into Zhan Lian''s ear, "Isn''t dad supposed to go to the Hunan in a few days? How can he agree to it just like that?" Zhan Lian did not say a word. Her gaze swept across Jiang Ruolan, her eyes filled with understanding. "Hehe, Shufen, you''re clearly spoiled by me. A few days ago, you said that the hotel doesn''t feel good, and you clearly want to live in a place with good air. You often complain to me that the domestic air is not as good as the foreign air, and if I don''t let you live with me, then how are you going to make trouble for me?" Senior Zhou said helplessly with a doting look in his eyes. Everyone naturally knew that Zhou Shufen was Senior Zhou''s flesh and blood. No one was more important than her. "Grandpa is mocking me again. I''m not as unreasonable as you say. It''s obvious that you like to criticize me in front of your old friend. Right ~ In this world, only I can make you complain as much as you want." Zhou Shufen stood in the crowd with a brilliant smile on her face. She must have been the most beautiful sight in the world. She was neither delicate nor fake, and her whole body exuded a brave and direct aura that belonged solely to the soldiers. It was hard to not like her. Jiang Ruolan watched everything silently and turned her head to look at Xian Zihao. His expression was cold. He expressionlessly pursed his lips and looked at Zhou Shufen. For a moment, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t be sure of her true position in Xian Zihao''s heart. For a split-second, she found that her appearance was similar to Zhou Shufen''s. Although the resemblance was only seen from different angles, it was enough to shock her to her core. Back then, when Xian Zihao had unhesitatingly chosen to marry her, was it really just because of his conscience or... Or was it because of her resemblance to Zhou Shufen? No matter what Cui Liuxian said or did, Jiang Ruolan had never felt that she would be a threat to her marriage, and all this time, Xian Zihao had never let her down. But now, even though Zhou Shufen was calm and collected, Jiang Ruolan somehow felt uncertain, like a frightened bird with no sense of security. She couldn''t even see through Xian Zihao''s thoughts. To be so cold and heartless towards an old love, he had to be prudent. However, outside of this coldness, could it be a wall that she would never be able to reach? "Oh, you ~ ~" Senior Zhou''s gaze turned a little softer when he looked at Zhou Shufen, then he followed the Old Man Xian into the Xian Residence. "Let''s go inside too." Xian Zihao said softly, giving Jiang Ruolan a gentle smile. The indifference on his face had completely disappeared when he looked at her. The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth slightly curved into a faint smile. Cui Liuxian, who was originally supporting the Old Man, suddenly walked to the back, very close to Zhou Shufen. It was unknown if it was because of Zhou Shufen''s relationship with Xian Zihao, or if all the women related to Xian Zihao were enemies to her because right now, she wanted to close the door. Suddenly, a painful cry came from Zhou Shufen, and her slender white wrist was caught by the heavy door. Chapter 204 - Old Man Xian’s Birthday Banquet IV "Ah!" Zhou Shufen''s pained cry and Cui Liuxian''s innocent retreat were seen by everyone. The moment the door was pushed open again, Zhou Shufen bit her lips and did not continue to cry out in pain. However, her wrist instantly turned completely red, and even her snow-white skin was scratched by the slightly sharp groove beside the door. The faint smile on Jiang Ruolan''s lips was frozen by this sudden development. "Just as you said, no wonder Cui Liuxian has such a good relationship with Bingqing." Xian Zihao did not take any action because of the sudden turn of events, instead, he spoke to Jiang Ruolan with an indifferent tone. His eyes tinged with a hint of coldness. Jiang Ruolan raised her head to look at him. When she saw that he was slightly dissatisfied with the way Cui Liuxian retreated innocently, she slightly frowned. The moment Zhou Shufen''s wrist was injured, it was unknown if those people were doing it on purpose or not, but a lot of gazes were suddenly thrown in their direction. Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the time to distinguish the gazes of those people, as her waist was already gently embraced by Xian Zihao. "Let''s go take a look." His eyes were calm and self-contained, solemn, and cold. He took her in his arms and walked in that direction. Jiang Ruolan felt a twinge of pain in her heart. She didn''t know if the coldness and dissatisfaction in his eyes were because Cui Liuxian had hurt Zhou Shufen or not. However, she didn''t express the unease in her heart. Instead, she naturally wore a bright smile that was like the morning sun. The two of them walked to the door, and by then, Zhou Shufen had already been helped into the room. It was clear that other than the two of them who had been standing far away during the chaos earlier, no one else had discovered who had caused all of this. They had only thought that someone had accidentally closed the door and hadn''t noticed her hand. Senior Zhou asked in a cold tone, "How''s your wrist? Are there any injuries?" Although Senior Zhou was asking Zhou Shufen, the rebuke was clearly directed towards the Xian Family. Old Man Xian had long since called for a servant. "Hurry and get the medicine and apply it on Miss Zhou''s wrist!" "I''m fine." Zhou Shufen shook her head, her face still pale. She forced out a smile towards Old Man Xian, who had worry written all over his face. "Don''t worry, grandpa Xian. These are all small injuries. I''m not that spoiled." "This kid, your wrist is already injured like this, and you still call it a small wound. Do you think that when I led the army back then, I was only injured because the bullets were in my flesh? You are youngsters, how can you bear such pain?" Old Man Xian sighed with heartache. He was also impressed by Zhou Shufen''s attitude. He raised his head and looked at Senior Zhou, who had a tense expression, "Senior Zhou, it''s my fault that your granddaughter was injured." Senior Zhou''s gaze was very cold. He glanced at the wound on Zhou Shufen''s wrist with a dignified expression. He knitted his eyebrows and asked, "Why is there so much blood?" "Oh, this could be a cut on the artery!" Zhan Lian stepped forward to take a look "Artery?" Senior Zhou suddenly looked worried and was about to grab Zhou Shufen''s wrist. "We have to think of a way to stop the bleeding! A servant of the Xian Family rushed over with some medicine and was about to apply it on Zhou Shufen when Senior Zhou pursed his lips and said coldly, "What''s the use of applying for the medicine now? It can''t stop the bleeding!" "How can I stop the bleeding?" Zhou Shufen was asking for help as she looked at the people around her. Blood was flowing profusely from her wrist. Everyone knew how to do simple hemostasis, but arterial bleeding wasn''t simple. Jiang Ruolan had just entered the house when she heard this conversation. At the same time, Xian Zihao''s grip on her waist loosened. Jiang Ruolan froze. She saw his tall and straight figure had already walked in quickly, pressing down Zhou Shufen''s wrist under the crowd''s gaze. It was as if Xian Zihao would never let her go if something really happened to her. Seeing the concern in his eyes, in that instant, it was as if the blood had drained out of Jiang Ruolan''s body completely. Zhou Shufen''s bright eyes stared directly at his eyes, and a bright smile appeared on her lips. "Don''t move." Xian Zihao scolded Zhou Shufeng in a low voice just as she was about to raise her wrist. The concern in his eyes couldn''t be concealed. On the contrary, Zhou Shufen''s smile became even more resolute. Her eyes continued staring straight at him, as if she too was not willing to let him go. This scene caused Jiang Ruolan to stand stiffly at the door, almost forgetting to breathe. "Zihao, being cynical is my fault. Back then, I shouldn''t have been so unrestrained, causing me to lose you. Zihao, stop getting angry at me, alright? It''s been five years, and this kind of torture is enough for us!" Zhou Shufen''s eyes showed no fear. She didn''t care about the gazes of the crowd as she stared at him seriously. Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached. She was surrounded by a feeling of suffocation. She stood motionlessly in the doorway. Xian Zihao''s eyes were calm as if he didn''t hear Zhou Shufen''s words, "Go get a doctor, quick!" Old Man Xian was the first to suddenly realize what was going on and urged loudly. "Calling a doctor is useless now. Dr. Li is the closest to this place, but it will take him at least half an hour to get here." Xian Zihao said in a serious tone, "Press down her wrist to reduce the amount of blood on her wrist! Guiying, go call Dr. Li and ask him for the most effective way to stop the bleeding from the arteries. We need to control it before he arrives!" As he said this, Xian Zihao continued to press down on Zhou Shufen''s wrist at the same time. His hand was already stained with her blood, and his eyebrows were tightly knitted. He calmly instructed Xian Guiying, who had come over. Xian Guiying nodded and turned to pick up the phone. "Let me do it." Just when everyone was worried about how long it would take for Zhou Shufen''s blood to stop bleeding and how close the relationship between Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen was, Jiang Ruolan, who was standing by the door, suddenly opened her mouth. Her three words caused everyone to turn to look at her. Chapter 206 - Five Years Ago Or Five Years Later, I Will Always Have A Place In His Heart "Is that so?" "Miss Jiang, you are indeed a clever woman. You know to find all sorts of reasons to comfort yourself. For example, you never asked why I brought Little Fishie back with me. You are used to hiding problems that you do not wish to delude yourself into. You know how to protect yourself, but in reality, you are just too deceiving yourself. " Zhou Shufen''s eyes were sincere. As she stared at Jiang Ruolan''s expressionless face, she could also see the tenacity within her eyes that was slowly crumbling. "Miss Jiang, think for a moment A woman wanted to tie down a man who doesn''t love you with the shackles of marriage, isn''t this act of stealing someone else''s happiness?" Zhou Shufen chuckled and continued, "Actually, to you, it''s just a matter of having someone to protect you in your life. Don''t you think that Qin Gengxin is more suitable for you? To me, Xian Zihao is not only the man who was once inseparable from me, but he is also ??" At this point, Zhou Shufen didn''t say anything else, but her eyes seemed to be implying something. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. Xian Zihao had once said that Zhou Shufen''s daughter had nothing to do with him. No matter how much he had hidden from her, she at least believed that as long as Xian Zihao told her the truth, it wouldn''t be a lie. "I suddenly don''t understand." Jiang Ruolan looked at the confidence in Zhou Shufen''s eyes with a smile that was not a smile, "Since you''re so confident, why didn''t you try to talk to Zihao about this, instead spend so much effort on me? Don''t you think that you''re looking for the wrong person?" Zhou Shufen paused for a moment before changing the topic. "Because Zihao is a responsible man, and because you don''t intend to let go of him, using the shackle of marriage to tie him with you. I''m just advising you to let go of him as soon as possible and not get yourself into this mess." Jiang Ruolan stared fixedly at Zhou Shufen, her expression unchanged. "I am curious as to why Miss Zhou broke up with my husband that year and why she suddenly appeared five years later, trying to break up his marriages?" In any case, neither her courage nor her personality allowed her to submit to all these appearances. Women were easily influenced by the occasional sentence or two, and she needed a stronger heart to maintain her marriage. Zhou Shufen only smiled. "Break up his marriages? On the night my grandfather came back to H City, Zihao went back to the venue. Do you know why he came back? That night, my helper, whom I hired at the Household Service, was distracted for a moment, and Xiaoyi took this chance to disappeared without a trace. That night, due to a number of nearby roads and parks being impassable, Zihao went through heavy rain to find her." "Later on, Xiaoyi would often use the hotel phone to call him. She''s only five years old, but she already knows Zihao''s cell number by heart. Did you know what Xiaoyi called him? She called him daddy." Zhou Shufen looked straight at Jiang Ruolan and chuckled. "Then, one day, around 1 am. Little Fishie suddenly had a high fever. She cried and wanted Zihao. She wanted to find her father. Zihao was there in half an hour. He sent Little Fishie to the hospital and only left after the fever subsided after two to three hours. So Miss Jiang, do you really think I''m trying to break up your marriage?" Zhou Shufen interrogated her with harsh words, shooting her mercilessly like an arrow. Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached instantly. She kept staring at Zhou Shufen, trying to find any trace of her lie. Even the slightest flaw could be her salvation. But no, Zhou Shufen''s expression was still so magnanimous, as if everything she said was the truth. Right now, Jiang Ruolan was the third party trying to ruin other people''s happiness. It was as if she was the one who needed to have self-awareness. That night Xian Zihao went out and came back drenched from the rain, the phone calls he often took, the silences, the looks she couldn''t see through, the heartache and guilt that he was trying to hide, the occasional look in his eyes, and that night he went out at once in the morning, he didn''t return until nearly five in the morning. The phone''s line that was occasionally busy and the natural and intimate text ''Zihao, see you tomorrow.'' Jiang Ruolan once thought, Xian Zihao''s trust, his care, his love, his tenderness and tolerance, all those beautiful things, was so worth for her to strive for She did her best to protect this marriage because she thought it was worth it... Jiang Ruolan thought that she should believe in him anyway. She just didn''t think that there was a need to pursue things further. Her trust and growing reliance had, in the end, made her own foolishness appear. Jiang Ruolan''s face was gradually turning pale, almost the same as Zhou Shufen''s face when she almost lost too much blood. In an instant, she realized that Zhou Shufen''s face was similar to hers. Jiang Ruolan secretly clenched her fist to suppress all the emotions that welled up in her heart. She said, "Miss Zhou''s bleeding has already stopped. I think Dr. Li is about to arrive, why do you go downstairs?" However, Zhou Shufen was neither impatient nor wanted to leave. She continued to sit there calmly, lowering her head to look at her wrist. "Actually, the sudden injury I had today and the fact that I would chat so much with you was indeed beyond my expectations. However, since I have already had such an opportunity, I feel that it would be better to get right to the point." Jiang Ruolan''s expression was resolute as if she was not affected by her words. Zhou Shufen faintly frowned, the smile on her face faded a little, but her tone was firm. "Miss Jiang, do you really think Zihao care about you? Do you see through him? Did he tell you anything about his past? Did he tell you the real reason he came back five years ago? He only rational and respectful to you and yet you can''t feel what he''s thinking of you?" "Miss Jiang, do you really know him? Do you know how he spent his days creating Xian Corporation? Who was by his side? No one was truly unimpeded in a smooth sailing life. In his most difficult times, who would accompany him through it? Did you know that he had been busy with the company''s matters and had not slept for several days without eating for two or three days straight? As a result, he suffered from stomach problems and could not eat spicy food. He could not eat beef and had any contact with meat. Have you ever seen him vomit late at night when his stomach is at its worst until he finally vomited blood and falls unconscious in the bathroom? Do you know all these?" "Miss Jiang, I was was indeed a very proud woman. Everyone spoiled me ever since I was a child, and the fact that I was Senior Zhou''s granddaughter, confirmed the height of my life. I thought it would be very difficult for me to find a man I would like until Xian Zihao appeared in my life. I was too young back then and felt that life needed stimulation and that our relationship needed constant passion, but he seemed to have everything under his control, always so unhurried. At that time, I only felt that I didn''t have much of a place in his heart. I thought that I wasn''t important to him, but in the end, I committed the biggest mistake a woman should not have done. I tried to find a way to test him, but in the end, I failed." Zhou Shufen suddenly let out a sigh. "I finally saw him angry. I finally realized how terrifying Xian Zihao was. He would never hold a grudge for too many small matters, but at the same time, he could be so cold and heartless. He always loved me. Five years ago or five years later, I will always have a place in his heart." Zhou Shufen looked up with mixed emotions. "When I found out that Zihao was married, I finally know what''s the meaning of pain. But when I received your picture from a friend and saw your face, I knew why he chose you." Zhou Shufen closed her mouth and didn''t say another word. Her bright eyes stared at Jiang Ruolan with sincerity. Jiang Ruolan''s heart at this time was rippling with a big wave. She held back her tears and find out that at this point, she even regretted wanting to hear these words. She could not bear it in the slightest. What should she do? Give up? Run away? Should she admit defeat just by hearing words from Zhou Shufen? Xian Zihao had been the one standing in front of her for so long, shielding her from the wind and the rain. When she got used to it, she realized that her thorns had almost been flattened. But this time, whether it was retreating or crying, it was useless. Had she already been forced into a corner and reached a dead end? Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and left the room. She went downstairs with Zhou Shufen. They were still walking down the corridor when they heard the sound of a car coming from outside. It must be the doctor. When they reached downstairs, Senior Zhou and Old Man Xian, including everyone, quickly surrounded Zhou Shufen. "How is it? Why it took you so long? "Old Man Xian''s voice stopped when he saw the wound on Zhou Shufen''s wrist that had indeed stopped bleeding. His eyes showed some surprise as he turned his head to look at Jiang Ruolan and then looked back at Senior Zhou. "Oh, Senior Zhou, it seems that our worries just now were unnecessary." "It''s good that you''re fine, it''s good that the bleeding has stopped!" Senior Zhou nodded. He immediately pulled Zhou Shufen towards him. "Come, let grandpa have a look." "Oh, Senior Zhou, Dr. Li is here!" Zhan An, who hadn''t come out all this time, walked over with two dishes in her hand. It seemed like she had dug up some vegetables from the backyard of the Xian Residence. Zhou Shufen was surrounded by the crowd. Jiang Ruolan was pushed to the side. She quietly let them push her away, pretending not to notice the apologetic smile Zhou Shufen threw at her. She could feel that Zhou Shufen''s apology was from the bottom of her heart, not an act. She was thanking herself for helping her stop the bleeding, and she was also very sorry that she had caused everyone to ignore her (Jiang Ruolan), who had saved her life. Ridiculous, isn''t it? Zhou Shufen thought that she was generous. Her sadness quickly spread. It was because her heart was already so fragile. Weak or not...Everyone would suddenly have a glass heart when faced with a situation like this. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan finally noticed that Old Man Xian had raised a dog at some time. It was hard to tell the breed it from, and the dog looked like it had been trained by a professional. It was lying not far from her feet with a pair of black, white, and invisible eyes while staring at her viciously. Chapter 207 - How Can A Wedding Ring Be Worn By The Person Himself? Jiang Ruolan smiled helplessly. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Even a dog trying to make things worse for her! If it really dared to bite her, she could smack it aside with a single slap. Jiang Ruolan extended her hand to grab the dog''s fur. The dog glared at her ferociously. It wanted to struggle but was quickly held down with both of her hands. It unwillingly snorted twice, and its eyes still fierce. It was a ferocious dog in the past, and right now, although it was too old, it was unwilling to even lose to a woman! Jiang Ruolan was instantly delighted. She grinned at the dog. ''Hey, bro, I''m not in a good mood. Why don''t you come and cheer me up?'' As she was entertaining herself, she noticed that everyone had turned to look at Zhou Shufen. Only one person walked towards her after quietly staring at her for a while. Jiang Ruolan kept her hands on the dog''s head and squatted down. Then, she turned her head to look at Xian Zihao, who was walking towards her. Without looking at the others in the hall, he immediately led her upstairs. When they were passing by Senior Zhou and Old Man Xian, Xian Zihao paused for a moment, then politely nodded to them, "Ruolan''s dress are spattered with blood. She needs to change, I will go upstairs with her." In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ruolan was already led to the second floor. She had no mood to look back and was too lazy to interpret the gaze addressed to her. The only thought in her mind was, what is Xian Zihao planning to do? One was the love from the past, the other was his wife. Who will he choose? They had only known each other for two or three days before they went to the Civil Affairs Bureau. Married for four and a half months, the gap of two months after the marriage, and in the end, no matter how romantic and emotional she was, in the following two and a half months, she did not have any of the vehemence that Zhou Shufen had in mind. They both directly turned from strangers to real couples. Love or not. Even if Xian Zihao did love her, how much did he love? Xian Zihao pushed open the door to a room. The room was very clean and feminine, with Xian Guiying''s photo on the bedside. The instant the door was abruptly closed, Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the time to look for clothes because she was suddenly hugged by Xian Zihao. Her eyes met his slightly serious gaze. She looked at him calmly and smiled. "Zihao, let me go change." "Did Zhou Shufen say something to you?" Xian Zihao''s expression was cold and detached as he focused on the emotions that were deliberately concealed behind her eyes. Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "No." "Jiang Ruolan, do you know that when you''re lying, you can''t help but grip the corner of your dress?" He said lightly. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She lowered her head and saw her hand on the corner of her dress. She paused and did not answer his question. Jiang Ruolan slowly put her hand down and raised her head. She looked directly into his eyes and saw the slight frown on his face. ''Xian Zihao, you can easily expose a lie of mine and even be dissatisfied with it, but what about your lie?'' "Xian Zihao, one is your past lover, and the other is your wife? Which one will you choose?" Zhou Shufen''s unforgettable feelings toward him, even if it was just an expression, a movement, or a word, it would still be able to make him feel so touched. However, the answer Jiang Ruolan got was Xian Zihao''s intense kiss. His long arm was tightly wrapped around her waist, firm and powerful, not allowing her to flinch at all. Their tongues were entwined with each other, and he was practically plundering all of her thoughts and feelings. Jiang Ruolan bitterly laughed and pushed him away with all her might. She caught him off guard and their kiss was broken free in an instant. There was a tinge of bitterness and desolation in his eyes, but it was gone in a flash. "Those rotten branches from the past have all been cut off. No matter how much loss you feel at this moment, even though these words I said to you are useless, Jiang Ruolan, you have to, believe me. Believe in him? Jiang Ruolan smiled. She knew why Xian Zihao had suddenly walked over to Zhou Shufen and pressed her arm. How could she not understand? Senior Zhou and Zhou Shufen were currently at the Xian household. If anything happened to Zhou Shufen, it would be a disaster for the family. As one of the owners of the family, he would go up and take care of her. Jiang Yijun once said that when a woman understood her partner''s behavior, it proved that she was old. She wasn''t even twenty-five yet. Was she really old? However, no matter how much she understood, she was still very sad. Jiang Ruolan knew that there were some things Xian Zihao had hidden from her and he was afraid she might be unhappy. She suddenly felt extremely foolish. No matter how late Xian Zihao came back, or what he had done, she had never questioned him in detail. Xian Zihao put his arm around her and coaxed her like a child, "There are a lot of things I can''t say, but you should understand that if I don''t want to stick to this marriage, I definitely won''t hide anything from you. Wouldn''t it be even better if we were to get a divorce?" In truth, his words had always been the reason for her courage, but now, she was not so sure. Han Xuegang had betrayed her and used his words and coaxing to stab her behind her back. And when she married Xian Zihao, that deep fear and rejection were suppressed deep in her heart, and she gradually adjusted to accept Xian Zihao, a high-quality man in her life. From the very beginning, she knew that in this crappy world, a man who was too perfect would naturally be watched by too many women. Furthermore, regardless of his family background or his appearance, if she wanted to stay by his side, even if she was just a lover, it still cannot stop other women from wanting him. To be caught up in Xian Zihao''s gentleness would mean eternal doom.. But Xian Zihao was really good to her, too good that it easily broke her firm mental defenses bit by bit. Those lines of defense, they were gradually being invaded by his gentleness and care. Her heart was beyond redemption. Jiang Ruolan chuckled, "Zihao, actually, you don''t need to do this. You see, I don''t need your meticulous care to survive everything." Xian Zihao''s eyes were extremely calm. His deep black pupils were like a silent ocean as he gazed at the faint smile on her face. Her expression added a bit of heartache in his heart, as if he could see through her smiles with a single glance. "Remember what I said to you?" He looked at her intensely. Jiang Ruolan was silent. "You don''t have to be strong in front of me. Ruolan, I know what you''re worried about. There are some things that can''t be explained in a few words. If you''re sad, you can vent it in front of me as much as you want, and I''ll explain it to you. As for the rest, give me some time." Jiang Ruolan understood something from his words. Even though her trust in him had been reduced from this moment onwards, even though she wasn''t sure whether or not Xiaoyi was really Xian Zihao''s child, and even though Zhou Shufen''s solemn vow and Xian Zihao''s ambiguity had made her feel that something was going on around. Still, his words right now made her eyes gradually brighten. Jiang Ruolan suddenly glanced at his clean and slender finger, then looked at the ring on her ring finger. She decided to change the subject, "The ring you bought last time, you haven''t worn it." Seeing how quickly the topic of conversation had changed, Xian Zihao was slightly surprised, but he still replied with a smile in the end, "How can a wedding ring be worn by the person himself?" "Then, when we return to the Greenville Residence, we have to find the ring and I will help you put it on!" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were firm. Xian Zihao''s hand was still warm and strong as it rested on her waist. As Jiang Ruolan looked back at him, a smile spread across his face. It was as clear as the moonlight outside the window. "I''ll give it to you in half a month." Chapter 208 - I Want To Love Zihao Until My Hair Turns White And Never Leave Him Until My Death "Why wait for half a month?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand. Xian Zihao smiled. Her puzzled face imprinted in his eyes, and his smile deepened. After a while, Jiang Ruolan finally understood the meaning, but she felt that it was impossible. At the time in G City, Xian Zihao said that their wedding would be held soon. Could it be... Jiang Ruolan stared at him with uncertainty. "Don''t tell me you " Xian Zihao gave her a meaningful look, but he did not answer her question. Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth in shock. Will they really be going to hold their wedding? This was too shocking to her, but it was actually the best outcome, wasn''t it? Xian Zihao''s smile, his patience, and his tenderness made her feel as if he was very close to her, but at the same time, he was also very far away. So to Xian Zihao, Zhou Shufen was a wound he couldn''t heal? They both have been hurt by love but were lucky enough to meet each other at the right time. In that case, why don''t they tie each other down? Perhaps, it would be for the rest of their lives. "What is it? You don''t want to get married?" The corner of his mouth lifted slightly. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and scratched her chin like a hooligan, her eyes shifting back and forth between Xian Zihao and her. Then, she said with a smile, "Oh, I was thinking about my husband. Should I fry, cook, or stew him on the wedding night? I''m trying to figure out how to eat him? If I don''t eat him well, I''m afraid he will run away." Xian Zihao''s face darkened and lightly patted her head like a child. He chuckled, "Let''s see who will be the one to bring up this case on that day!" Jiang Ruolan: "" **** At 6: 30 in the evening Zhou Shufen''s wrist was already bandaged and examined by Dr. Li, so she''ll be fine. The Old Man''s birthday banquet was about to start on time. Jiang Ruolan initially wanted to go to the kitchen to help, but she was pushed by Zhan An. She said not to snatch the job that she had fought so hard for. Jiang Ruolan became embarrassed, so she could only go to the second floor to check on Xian Guiying. However, when she just got to the second floor, she suddenly saw Xian Guiying, who was following behind Xian Jian, had an ugly expression on her face. Jiang Ruolan heard that Xian Guiying was summoned by Xian Jian to the study room. She didn''t know what they were talking about in there. Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Guiying sneaking a glance at her and immediately knew that Xian Jian must be interrogated about her. She knew the conversation didn''t achieve a good result based on how Xian Jian was holding back his anger. They had already bumped into each other. How could Jiang Ruolan go downstairs and pretend not to see anything? The corner of her mouth twitched, and she chuckled at Xian Jian who had a cold expression. "Dad, Guiying." Xian Jian looked at her deeply for a while before saying indifferently, "When are you going to divorce Zihao? Jiang Ruolan, it''s not the question of whether or not we welcome you. Because of your relationship, the relationship between our Xian Family and Jiang Family started to stiffen a few months ago, and Senior Zhou doesn''t seem to have any good feelings towards you either." Jiang Ruolan was already used to Xian Jian''s temper. Moreover, from their encounter at the welcoming banquet, she could tell that regardless of whether she submitted to his words or contradicted him, he still wouldn''t like her. According to what Xian Guiying had said, Xian Jian had had other women outside before although at that time, he was already with Zhan An. So, who gave him a right to order her to divorce Xian Zihao? But this kind of father-in-law who put on a solemn front and even coldly reprimanded her, Jiang Ruolan felt that it was better to "respect" him rather than oppose him. And so "Aiya, dad. Mom is still in the kitchen, helping Nanny Cheng. You should feel sorry for her and coax her to rest for a while! Why are you still standing here?" Xian Jian was stunned. He didn''t expect Jiang Ruolan to be such a dumb person and didn''t understand his words. Xian Guiying, on the other hand, laughed out loud. She quickly shut her mouth and secretly smiled behind him. Xian Jian turned around and glared at her, but Xian Guiying pretended not to notice. "What are you trying to do?" Xian Jian stared angrily at Jiang Ruolan''s innocent face, "Don''t play tricks with me!" "Dad, when Zihao and I first got together, he called me honey all day long. He loved me so much so of course, I loved him dearly too. Don''t you feel that it''s too cruel to let us separate because of such nonsense?" Xian Jian frowned, "What do you want for you to leave him?" Jiang Ruolan: "Zihao and I are willing to be a wing bird in heaven and a branch in earth1. I want to love Zihao until my hair turns white and never leave him until my death. " Xian Jian: "..." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were filled with innocence and had stars in them. "Dad, on account of Zihao and me being so affectionate, can you stop trying to separate us? I won''t leave him even if I die!" Xian Jian''s face instantly turned ashen. Jiang Ruolan could faintly hear the sound of his grinding teeth. Alright, this was the time for her to retreat. Seeing how she had provoked Xian Jian, Jiang Ruolan felt a little regretful, but there was really nothing she could do about it. As the saying goes, ''this fight cannot be avoided''. Just as she was about to go downstairs, she bumped into Xian Zihao, who had just returned after sending Dr. Li home. Jiang Ruolan immediately went to hug him. Xian Zihao was knocked off his feet, and his arms went straight to her waist. When he saw Xian Jian''s ashen face, it was as if he could tell at a glance what Jiang Ruolan was up against. Xian Zihao frowned and gently pushed her away from him with half an arm, holding her shoulders with both hands. He secretly sighed and smiled. She Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan with furrowed brows. "Why are you rushing down so recklessly? This is the stairs, what if you fall?" "With you here, how could I fall?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly dove head first into his arms, even using a sweet and greasy voice. Xian Zihao stiffened for a moment, then glanced at Xian Jian, who rolled his eyes in anger. He immediately patted on her back, lowered his head, and whispered into her ear, "Idiot, don''t go overboard." "I know." Jiang Ruolan whispered in his arms. Who didn''t know that Xian Jian loved his face? Even if he just stood there and no matter how angry he was, he wouldn''t show that he didn''t care too much about a woman like Jiang Ruolan. In any case, they were all in the same house, and there were still so many people around. Xian Zihao smiled and continued patting Jiang Ruolan''s back. He then nodded at Xian Jian. "Dad, I''ve spoiled Ruolan too much. Don''t bother with her." Xian Jian snorted coldly with a livid expression on his face. Xian Guiying carefully bypassed her father and walked over. She secretly gave Jiang Ruolan thumbs up and smiled to herself as she carefully walked down the stairs. . . *** Glossary: 1 ''Birds flying in the sky as one; branches growing on the earth as one''. This is a wish for conjugal bliss. In order words, it''s a wish to be inseparable. Chapter 209 - Jiang Ruolan Was His Wife, So It Was Only Right For Her To Take Care Of The Guest From the beginning of Old Man Xian''s birthday banquet, Jiang Ruolan''s hand was tightly held by Xian Zihao. Due to the fact that she had been holding back her laughter, her entire face was dyed with a trace of bright and youthful energy, making her look extremely beautiful. When she walked with Xian Zihao to the large dining table, the faint polite smiles of the elders sitting at the table matched well with Jiang Ruolan''s tranquil smile. Even when everyone''s gaze turned towards her, the corner of her lips still lifted slightly. Since today was Old Man Xian''s birthday, he did not seem to want to hold this celebration too seriously. He only invited his family members, and Jiang Family was considered a relative of Zhan An, while Senior Zhou and Zhou Shufen''s statuses were completely different. Just by quietly sitting there, their auras were the most overbearing. Old Man Xian, on the other hand, suddenly glanced at Jiang Ruolan. The coldness in his eyes gradually faded away. No one knew what he was thinking about. However, the people sitting here were not ordinary people. They were all big figures in the business world, and in addition to the pleasantries, they were also a little more straightforward. Every time Senior Zhou looked at Xian Zihao, he couldn''t help sighing with emotion. Zhou Shufen suddenly put down her chopsticks, picked up a glass of wine, and said with a smile, "I accidentally injured my hand today. If it wasn''t for Miss Jiang''s help, I''m afraid I would be lying in the hospital right now. Come, Miss Jiang, let me toast you." Jiang Ruolan froze for a moment. Instinctively, she picked up the glass of wine in front of her and looked at Zhou Shufen with a slight smile. Just as she was about to raise her glass and drink, Xian Zihao rejected on her behalf. "Ruolan doesn''t drink wine. Miss Zhou was injured at the Xian household. It''s only right that she takes care of you." Zhou Shufen stared at the apathy on Xian Zihao''s face, and her hand gradually tightened around the wine glass. This sentence was very clear to her. Xian Zihao was saying because Jiang Ruolan was his wife, so it was only right for her to take care of her (Zhou Shufen). Zhou Shufen didn''t say anything but something in her eyes seemed to be dying, as if something had gone beyond her expectations. Or perhaps, she had never seen through Xian Zihao''s thoughts. Xian Zihao glanced at her and took the glass from Jiang Ruolan. "I''ll do it for her." Zhou Shufen paused and looked at both of them quietly. A trace of self-mockery flashed across her eyes, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye. She held the wine glass tightly and smiled. "Zihao, I won''t stop you. Do as you wish." After saying that, she gulped down all the wine in one moment. Xian Zihao''s gaze was slightly cold as he watched Zhou Shufen drink an entire glass without saying a word. He then finished Jiang Ruolan''s wine, placed the glass in front of her, and then looked at Jiang Ruolan with a hint of meaning in his voice. "You can''t drink, so don''t try to force yourself. The one who''s making things difficult is me, your husband." Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. ''Who told you I can''t drink! Didn''t you force me to drink at the Committee banquet before?! You were so crafty back then.'' She silently cursed under her breath, but she still smiled cooperatively. On the other side, Zhou Shufen pursed her lips in slight annoyance and put down her wine glass. Xian Zihao passed some food to Jiang Ruolan. Zhou Shufen''s heart couldn''t help but quiver slightly when she saw the warmth in his eyes and the way he took care of Jiang Ruolan. ''Xian Zihao, what exactly is your heart made of?'' After three rounds of drinking, Old Man Xian looked very happy. Jiang Bingqing and Cui Liuxian were like two children that were snuggling around him. Xian Guiying only ate a few mouthfuls of food before suddenly returning to her room. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Guiying was pregnant and had a terrible nausea, and as she watched her leave, she was sighing in her heart. The symptoms of her vomiting were really severe. But all of a sudden, she just happened to take a bite of the fish and somehow felt her stomach churning as well. Jiang Ruolan''s stomach churned uncomfortably. She quietly put down her chopsticks, not allowing anyone to notice her discomfort. She just stared at the fish in the bowl, feeling waves of nausea assaulting her. However, this feeling of nausea wasn''t very clear. If it weren''t for the fishy smell, she probably wouldn''t have noticed the strange state of her body until now. Judging from her recent drowsiness, and the fact that her period times have been irregular, Jiang Ruolan unconsciously placed her hand on her stomach, looking a little surprised. "What happened to you, Ruolan? Could it be that you are also uncomfortable?" Zhan An also put some food into her bowl. Seeing that her expression didn''t look good, she smiled amiably and asked her if she was unwell. At the same time, Xian Zihao also noticed the change in Jiang Ruolan''s expression. "Ruolan? Are you feeling unwell?" "I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan looked up and smiled sweetly at Zhan An. Moments later, she turned around and smiled back at Xian Zihao as well, then said, "I was thinking about Guiying and was wondering if I could send her some food later. Even if she doesn''t have any appetite now, she''ll still be hungry at night." "That''s right, Guiying likes to be pampered at times like this." Zhan An smiled happily. "How about this, I''ll go get some food for her. She stayed in America for too long and probably still has jet lag. When she came back last time, I noticed that she looked bad. I need to check on her." After saying that, Zhan An immediately got up and planned to go to the kitchen with Nanny Cheng to find some leftovers that had not been served on the table. Zhou Shufen suddenly stood up. "Auntie, let me accompany you." Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect Zhan An to be so polite to Zhou Shufen. Zhan An glanced at Zhou Shufen and smiled amiably, "No need. You''re a guest here. I can''t let you come with me." "It''s alright, auntie. I saw that Nanny Cheng is very busy all day, why don''t we let her rest? I will accompany you." Zhou Shufen was very cordial as she turned around to say goodbye to everyone, and was about to get up. "Don''t, don''t! Miss Zhou, just stay sitting there." Zhan An quickly pushed Zhou Shufen to her seat, then turned around, and said to Nanny Cheng, "You should go rest as well. Ruolan and I will bring Guiying some food. We will be fine." These words caused Jiang Ruolan to turn her gaze towards Zhan An who was smiling merrily. At the same time, Zhou Shufen''s expression froze for a moment, but she continued to smile. She was rendered speechless by Zhan An''s words, which were filled with smiles and politeness. "Ruolan, come and help mom get some food for Guiying. Don''t let the guests do it, come quickly." Zhan An turned and gave Jiang Ruolan a wink. One was her daughter-in-law, the other was her guest. Her words were so ingenious that no one could detect the flaw in it. Jiang Ruolan stood up and walked towards her. Zhan An then pulled her into the kitchen. Chapter 210 - Wedding Date I After entering the large and tidy kitchen, Jiang Ruolan went to serve Xian Guiying some food. However, Zhan An hurriedly stepped forward to stop her. "Don''t, don''t. Put it down and let mom take care of it. Guiying, that girl, is a picky eater. There are some dishes that she doesn''t like to eat." As she was taking some food for Xian Guiying, Zhan An couldn''t help but look at Jiang Ruolan from time to time, as if there was a hidden meaning behind her gaze. "Ruolan, when do you plan to get married to Zihao? Mom had already contacted the wedding dress designer a few days ago, including the video recording staff. They were all waiting for your green light." Zhan An then continued again. "Actually, what I said at Zhou Shufen wasn''t without reason. She and Zihao have known each other for so many years, and both of them know each other very well. Although Zihao and you are husband and wife, the two of you have only known each other for four months." Zhan An smiled as she spoke and at the same time, she carefully checked if anything was missing in the tray, and continued, "Moreover, it seems that Zhou Shufen doesn''t intend to let Zihao go." Since her mother-in-law was standing from her own point of view and also very shrewd and roundabout, Jiang Ruolan naturally wouldn''t beat around the bush. She suddenly felt great admiration for her mother-in-law. She seemed like a very open-minded woman, but in reality, she was more shrewd than anyone else. Jiang Ruolan was able to tell this with a single glance. Even though in the upper class, men are always looking for children. Having a mistress was a common occurrence. However, she was curious. Xian Jian had a woman outside that year. So, what kind of attitude did Zhan An use to make that woman leave with a sense of inferiority? Of course, Zhan An could saw the hesitation in Jiang Ruolan''s face. She fixed her eyes on her as she smiled, "Ruolan, the Zhou Family is not like an ordinary family, and even our family''s Old Man has to treat Senior Zhou with respect. I only know the gist of what happened between Zhou Shufen and Zihao. My son never liked to talk about past matters, and I really knew my own son. Regardless of what happened between him and Zhou Shufen before, I still believe that he already prepared to carry his responsibility as your husband the moment he chose to marry you." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Actually, what she wanted to see was Zhan An''s attitude towards Zhou Shufen. Zhan An''s attitude might not be able to represent the Xian Family fully, but it could at least represent half of Old Man Xian''s feelings. At the dining table, Jiang Bingqing had always been trying to find something to talk about, but the old man had cleverly changed the topic. Jiang Ruolan could feel that it didn''t matter how much the Old Man scolded her in front of the Xian Family, but in front of outsiders, she felt that he still had a vigilant attitude towards the people around him, and would also constantly protect her as his own family. And Zhan An''s words confirmed the Old Man''s attitude. Even though he didn''t like Jiang Ruolan, he didn''t seem to have any intentions of marrying Zhou Shufen to Xian Zihao. "There''s more." Zhan An fiddled with the bowl in her hand and said softly, "People''s hearts are not made of iron, and Zihao has always been fond of you, not to mention that you have too many things that are worth liking. Zihao has always taken notice of you, and it is his duty to take care of you. As for Zhou Shufen, sometimes people don''t think about things like arterial bleeding, and no one in the family studied medical knowledge at that time. If we were a few steps too late, Zhou Shufen would really have died. As one of the masters of the Xian Family, you should know that everything he did, regardless of whether the person was a stranger or someone like Zhou Shufen, who was injured at that time, he needs to help them out." Jiang Ruolan had already thought through Zhan An''s words long ago. She understood that Zhan An was speaking from the point of view of Madam of Xian Family. She reprimanded her not to make a mistake. Jiang Ruolan understood this kindness very well, and also felt very happy to have such a reasonable mother-in-law, who will help her from time to time. Jiang Ruolan immediately grinned. "Mom, Zhou Shufen is actually very nice. If I hadn''t married Zihao, everything Zhou Shufen did would have been for granted. Everyone will be irrational when facing such feelings, and when the person they once loved is right in front of their eyes, who would be willing to let him go?" Not belittling her opponents behind her back was the least Jiang Ruolan could do. At the very least, she had to leave a bottom line for herself. "No matter how good Zhou Shufen is, she isn''t as meticulous as you. You know how to cherish the people before you. If Zihao had met you first, how could he have wasted so many years without getting married? Perhaps at that time, I already played with my grandchildren." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Both of them quickly went upstairs to deliver food for Xian Guiying. Jiang Ruolan pushed open the bedroom door and saw Xian Guiying sitting on the carpet while reading a financial book. Zhan An placed the food on the table for her, and carefully asked her if she was feeling unwell. When Xian Guiying looked at Jiang Ruolan, she quietly shook her head, indicating that Zhan An didn''t know she (Xian Guiying) was pregnant. Xian Guiying lazily said that her stomach was feeling uncomfortable. After that, they went back to the dining table. While they were drinking, Zhan An suddenly said in a serious tone, "Zihao, it''s rare to see everyone here today, even Ruolan''s father is here. You and Ruolan have already been married for more than four months. Even the wedding dress designer has contacted me and is waiting for the two of you to announce your wedding date." Silence reigned around the table as everyone wore different expressions on their faces. Xian Zihao''s expression did not change. He smiled as he placed the dish into Jiang Ruolan''s bowl, giving her a meaningful look. "Look, even mom is getting anxious. I already proposed to you, but you still haven''t agreed to the wedding yet." Xian Zihao''s intention was to tell everyone that he was the one who took the initiative, and Jiang Ruolan had delayed the wedding because of her bashfulness. It helped her to achieve her irrevocable position in everyone''s hearts, especially everyone in Xian Family and Xian Zihao also made his intentions very clear. So, Xian Zihao was purposely giving her a difficult problem? So, when he told her they would be holding their wedding half a month later in Xian Guiying''s room, was it because of this? Jiang Ruolan was still wondering if it was necessary. But now that Zhan An said it directly, she didn''t even have the room to hesitate. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao''s smiling face with a hint of rebuke. Zhou Shufen silently tightened her grip on the chopsticks. She gently put them down and silently looked at her. Cui Liuxian also silently turned her head away, looking at the Old Man for help. But at this moment, the Old Man wasn''t looking at her. Instead, he was looking at Xian Zihao, observing his grandson''s true attitude. "Wife, when will you be willing to let everyone know that you''re Young Madam Xian?" Xian Zihao smiled. Jiang Ruolan made a face before secretly pinching his leg under the table. Her eyes were still full of reproach. When she pinched his leg, Xian Zihao only smiled and took the opportunity to grab her free hand and clasp it tightly in his palm. Chapter 211 - Wedding Date II Cui Liuxian lowered her head and slowly stretched out her hand to pick up the tissue. Zhou Shufen sat there quietly, staring straight at Jiang Ruolan, watching her reaction. No matter how many people''s hopes are fulfilled or how many people''s hopes are destroyed by this scene, please forgive her. Perhaps they were all porcupines who had suffered through many hardships and had taken too long to forget their past. When they met at that time, they had decided to spend their lives together. Thus, they embraced each other without any hesitation. It wasn''t because of a single glance, nor was it because of their deep roots in love, nor was it because of their passionate love. Maybe Xian Zihao proposed this suggestion because he was afraid that he would regret it later on if he hesitated again. Ridiculous, isn''t it? The raw rice was made into ripening rice, all for the sake of making it impossible for her (Zhou Shufen) to return to his heart. Therefore, Zhou Shufen never asked Xian Zihao whether he really loved her or not. "Yes, when will the wedding take place?" Xian Guiying, who had finished eating and walking down the stairs with leftovers, suddenly interrupted. Jiang Ruolan was stunned as she stared at Xian Zihao''s smiling face. "I''ll listen to you." "What about half a month from now?" Xian Zihao smiled and looked back at the Xian Family. It was indeed the best time to discuss this as their family was gathering now. At least with Senior Zhou, Zhou Shufen, and Jiang Family here, neither Old Man Xian nor Xian Jian will say anything against it. "Half a month from now? This is good news. This month is a lucky month for our Xian Family. Who knows, the old man will probably be able to hug his great-grandson soon." Zhan An smiled happily. Jiang Guanyu also smiled and nodded. Although he never got the chance to talk to Jiang Ruolan, he still responded with a smile at the same time, "Not bad. It is indeed a good decision." Zhou Shufen could not finish her meal, but unknowingly, she drank a lot of wine. One of the two bottles of white spirit next to Senior Zhou was empty without anyone noticing. She drank the wine calmly, not bothering anyone. Even though Zhou Shufen''s presence was becoming more powerful in this love affair, she was still unable to reach Xian Zihao''s heart. That''s right, no matter how much she loved someone, she couldn''t lose her self-respect. No matter how cruel Zhou Shufen was to Jiang Ruolan, she was still a rational woman after all. After the meal, Jiang Ruolan went back to the bedroom to take a shower. Once she was done with a shower, her fatigue immediately disappeared. She wore the new pajamas that Xian Guiying had given her and wandered back and forth in Xian Zihao''s bedroom. When she heard the wind blowing, Jiang Ruolan rushed open the window and walked to the balcony. "Wah! It''s so refreshing outside." Since there was nothing she could do at this moment, she decided to put on her coat and left the room. Jiang Ruolan went to the kitchen to get some food from Nanny Cheng, then carried them out. When she went out with a bunch of food, the smelly dog actually barked at her when it saw her, as if it was expressing its displeasure with her. Jiang Ruolan simply squatted down and put the plate in her hands on the ground. The dog stopped barking but gave a few "Wu Wu Wu Wu" sounds and smelled the food. It walked over, smelled it twice, and opened its mouth to eat. When the dog was about to bite the food, Jiang Ruolan suddenly picked up the plate and stood up with a face full of smugness. She was looking superiorly at the dog. ''Come on. If you have the ability, come on and play coquettishly with me. I''m half your master after all.'' In the end, this dog seemed to have some backbone. It raised its head and glared at her twice before turning around and strutted away. The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She followed the dog and stared at it before putting the plate down again. The dog immediately noticed her approach. It turned around and rushed over. When Jiang Ruolan picked up the plate again, the dog began to whine, purring through its nose with its mouth closed, ready to bite her. A woman and a dog were looking at each other under the shade of a tree in front of the Xian Residence. Jiang Ruolan suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure not far from her out of the corner of her eye. She raised her hand and looked over. It was Zhou Shufen. She looked a bit drunk and was sitting under the tree in a daze. After the meal, Zhan An had asked someone to show the guest room to her, so why did she come out now? Jiang Ruolan was about to walk over when suddenly, a tall figure stepped out from the door. She turned her head abruptly, and when she saw Xian Zihao coming out, she subconsciously stood in the shade of the tree, not moving. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao had come out to look for her, and she didn''t know if he would notice her first or not. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether it was because she was actually very suspicious and began to distrust Xian Zihao, but she actually stood there and waited to see what he would do. While waiting for him, Jiang Ruolan peeled the orange skin that she had brought along with her. She stood there quietly, her fingers involuntarily stabbing the hole in the middle of the orange before pulling it out again. Jiang Ruolan''s fingers continued stabbing the small orange while staring at Zhou Shufen with her bright eyes. She thought about what would happen when Xian Zihao saw Zhou Shufen and imagined her husband''s controversial scenery with his ex-girlfriend meeting in the middle of the night while her fingers constantly ruined the orange. A hand snatched away the small orange in her hand. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned around and stared blankly at Xian Zihao as he put the orange into his mouth. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but be stunned. She looked towards Zhou Shufen, then towards Xian Zihao. Didn''t he see Zhou Shufen there? "It''s a cold day and your hair is still wet?" Xian Zihao just glanced at the figure under the canopy. He did nothing, only keep eating the orange casually. Then, he tilted his head to the side to look at Jiang Ruolan. Hmm, it looked like the tree where she stood was not as hidden as she imagined. Why was that in the TV series, whenever someone stood under the shade or a telephone pole, they would not be discovered by anyone, and could even hear so many shocking secrets? That was all a lie! "I just went out to get some air." Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she watched him eat the orange fruit that she had just ravaged. For some reason, she felt awkward for getting caught peeping at him. It was so embarrassing. For a moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt as though she was dismembering the evil female lead who refused to let go of the male protagonist. She felt like she was obstructing the development of the male lead and female lead with all kinds of vulgar eavesdropping, but in the end, all her effort was in vain because she was caught by the male protagonist. Xian Zihao then opened his mouth to ask, "Went to get some fresh air.With a dog?" Jiang Ruolan''s expression was solemn. "Yes, that''s right. Since no one wanted to accompany me, then I asked this stinky dog to go with me." Xian Zihao''s face darkened. He took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulder. "Such a big person doesn''t know how to take care of herself." As Xian Zihao spoke, he pulled Jiang Ruolan closer to his embrace. "What did Senior Zhou talk to you just now?" Jiang Ruolan blinked her eyes and asked. Xian Zihao''s thin lips pursed slightly as he said, "It''s nothing. Don''t mind it. Let''s go back to our room, it''s too cold outside. You will catch a fever if you keep standing here longer." Jiang Ruolan nodded and linked her hand in his arm. Just as both of them were about to enter the house, Jiang Ruolan suddenly heard a voice coming from the shed. When she turned around, she saw Zhou Shufen had already gotten up and walked directly towards them. Her gaze was fixated on the hand that Xian Zihao had wrapped around Jiang Ruolan''s waist. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but pause for a moment as she watched Zhou Shufen walk over. She absentmindedly thought that she really shouldn''t eavesdrop in this situation. Perhaps they had something to talk about, so she decided to stay away for a while. However, just as she was about to move, her waist was firmly held by Xian Zihao. He was frowning and looked at her seriously, implying that he didn''t allow her to run away in this situation. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao in silence. After a long time, she smiled at him and said, "Zihao, perhaps she wants to talk to you." The hand around her waist was firm and forceful, and there was a chill in his voice. "There''s nothing we should talk about!" Chapter 212 - President Qin Hasn’t Come To The Company For The Past Two Days By this time, Zhou Shufen was already getting closer to them. Her charming face flushed with alcohol, but her eyes were brighter than usual. It was unknown whether she was talking to herself or Xian Zihao when she muttered, "Why?" Xian Zihao''s expression did not change. He frowned slightly. "Zhou Shufen, being too persistent is not a good thing. You should understand that some things will never come back once they are over. Ruolan is my wife. This fact will never change." Zhou Shufen smiled hollowly, "Persistence?" She looked up. Her smile was tinged with a hint of cold ridicule. "Xian Zihao, we''ve known each other for nine years." After saying that, Zhou Shufen covered her face with her hands. She smiled and blinked for a second. She didn''t let her tears fall as she turned around and walked inside. ''Xian Zihao, we''ve known each other for nine years'' Nine years. That was the answer Zhou Shufen had given. When they went back to the bedroom, Jiang Ruolan immediately went to find a hair dryer to blow on her hair. Xian Zihao suddenly leaned over and hugged her tightly. He had once said that Jiang Ruolan was a hedgehog. If she wanted to be a qualified hedgehog, then no matter what, she should stab and injure others at the same time that they might harm her. However, when facing Xian Zihao, she had to keep her thorns away. She can depend, and no need to be so defensive towards him. Jiang Ruolan returned his embrace, greedily breathing in the unique fragrance on his body. In the end, she didn''t bother to ask Xian Zihao whether he loved her or not. Xian Zihao carried Jiang Ruolan onto the bed and lay on top of her. She poked at his chest. "Zihao, now that the wedding is about to take place, have you decided on a betrothal gift?" Xian Zihao''s mouth curled up slightly. "You already are my wife. Why did I have to give you a betrothal gift?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched as she forcefully poked him in the chest, "Did the dignified President Xian want to deny it? You didn''t even propose to me before. I still remembered it." Xian Zihao raised his eyebrow and his eyes staring straight at Jiang Ruolan''s. "I think it''s better if you give me a car first, hubby! The kind of car that shows my luxury, arrogance, and status! The kind that makes me look like the CEO''s wife!" Jiang Ruolan spoke with sparkling eyes. In the end, Xian Zihao imitated Qin Gengxin''s tone and succinctly said one word, "Scram!" Jiang Ruolan pouted and was extremely embarrassed. When Xian Zihao bent down and bit the tip of her nose, she let out a low cry and turned around to dodge it, only to be caught by him. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt nauseous. She hurriedly pushed Xian Zihao away, got up from the bed, and ran out of the bedroom. Xian Zihao walked out of the room unhappily and went to chase after her. He immediately pressed her against the wall and bent his head down to kiss her lips. "You want to escape?" "No, I" Before Jiang Ruolan could finish her sentence, her lips were suddenly covered by Xian Zihao''s. Her eyes widened, and she immediately looked left and right. This was Xian Residence, not to mention they were in the corridor. What if someone saw them?! Jiang Ruolan tried to push Xian Zihao, but how can her strength compare to his. "Z..Zihao..Stop." Suddenly, she heard the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs. She immediately made a sound as she struggled even more. Instead of releasing her, she got a deeper kiss from him. "Cough..." Old Man Xian''s voice suddenly heard from the other side of the stairs. When Jiang Ruolan saw Old Man Xian, she mustered all her strength to push Xian Zihao away, but she was unable to do so. Xian Zihao only let her go when she was almost out of breath. Jiang Ruolan glared at him. Her face flushed red. Xian Zihao only smiled at her and pecked her on the lips as if to comfort her. "Zihao." Old Man Xian''s voice was stern. "Grandpa." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head. She was blushing so much that her cheeks were about to burn. Old Man Xian snorted and said coldly, "Don''t let me see it again next time!" As he spoke, the Old Man tilted his head. "You put me in a difficult position! Can''t you do this spontaneous activity inside your room? Why did you let this Old Man see it?!" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She suddenly thought that Xian Zihao was purposely provoking the Old Man''s inner defenses. Why were the Old Man''s words getting softer now and less hostile towards her? "Grandpa is right." Xian Zihao leaned against the wall with his arms crossed and a crafty smile on his face. With that, he immediately pulled Jiang Ruolan into his embrace and pushing her back into the bedroom in front of the Old Man. Once the door closed, Jiang Ruolan was about to express her displeasure, but her lips were suddenly covered by his. *** When Jiang Ruolan woke up the next day, Xian Zihao was not by her side. Once she was done with a shower, she went downstairs to eat breakfast. Jiang Ruolan found out from Nanny Cheng that Xian Zihao had accompanied Old Man Xian to Xian Family''s ancestral hall. Of course, they were accompanied by Senior Zhou, Zhou Shufen, and Jiang Family. Jiang Ruolan sat silently at the table. She wasn''t used to eating breakfast alone in the Xian household. In the morning, Xian Zihao wanted to wake her up and asked her to accompany him to the ancestral hall. But since he had exhausted her on the previous night, he decided to let her sleep for a while. Jiang Ruolan sat at the table alone while eating her breakfast. Shortly afterward, Xian Guiying walked down the stairs. She has not fully woken up from her sleep yet. Xian Guiying was wearing loose and casual sports attire. She twisted her neck and sat down opposite of Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan smiled at her. "Sister-in-law, you also did not go to the ancestral hall?" "I overslept. Grandpa would often go to the ancestral hall early in the morning." Seeing that Xian Guiying''s complexion wasn''t bad, Jiang Ruolan pushed the food plate towards her. She then realized that the dog was also eating soup under the table. Jiang Ruolan was already full, and she decided to accompany Xian Guiying eating. To spend the time, Jiang Ruolan decided to play with this stinky dog. She bent down to grab the dog. When it whimpered unhappily and was about to bark, she immediately grabbed a piece of bread and stuffed it into its mouth. It was as if the bread was not the dog''s preference. As soon as the food was stuffed into the dog''s mouth, it vomited it out. Jiang Ruolan picked up the bread again and stuffed it again into the dog''s mouth. It spat it out again. Fortunately, this dog had a good habit. When she continued feeding the dog, no matter how much it wanted to bark, it still wouldn''t bite her. This was a really good habit, to let her feel at ease to bully it. Xian Guiying, who was sitting at the side, watched the woman and the dog having fun and couldn''t help but laugh. "Sister-in-law, what are you doing? This dog obviously thinks you''re playing with it." Jiang Ruolan did not believe it at first, so she had to feed it a mouthful. She then recalled back when she and Jiang Yijun ran away from Jiang Family At that time, both of them did not even have the right to eat this kind of creamy bread. She stuffed the piece of bread again into the dog''s mouth, and it vomited again. When Jiang Ruolan finally realized that this dog was actually playing a game with her, she paused for a moment. Then she suddenly realized that she might be too bored and that''s why she was arguing with a dog about such a thing. Jiang Ruolan slapped its head, turned around, and fed it a piece of ham. It finally ate it, but it didn''t wag its tail at her. The dog then rushed to Xian Guiying''s feet, obediently lying there without moving. ''F*ck! You ungrateful bastard! Once I fed you delicious food, you ran away!'' Not long after, Jiang Ruolan''s phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID. It was a call from Xiong Ruogang. Wasn''t this girl had been busy with her love affair lately, so how could she have the time to call her? "Sis Jiang " As soon as Xiong Ruogang''s soft, sweet, and greasy voice came out of the phone, Jiang Ruolan was suddenly numb to the point that her entire body started to tremble. She never heard Xiong Ruogang talking with a sweet voice before, so this sudden change really shocked her. "What is it? What do you want?" "When did you get back to work? I really need your advice right now. Do you remember the guy I talked to you a while ago? He is really interested in me. I am considering whether I should agree to interact with him or not." "I may not be able to return to work until tomorrow." If she told Xiong Ruogang that she would resign as soon as she returned, she wondered if this girl would cry like mad people. "Tomorrow? All right, then I will make an appointment for dinner the day after tomorrow! Oh yes, Sis Jiang, let me tell you something. President Qin hasn''t come to the company for the past two days." "So?" "I mean, when you are at work, he will come by to see you. When you''re on leave, we can''t even see his shadow! What exactly is going on between you two?" Xiong Ruogang''s words were laced with hints of flirtation and teasing. "Go back to work and stop gossiping!" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She didn''t notice that Xian Guiying, who was sitting across from her, could hear the conversation because of the silent atmosphere. When Jiang Ruolan put down the phone, she realized that Xian Guiying was holding a piece of bread and was staring at her. She didn''t eat it. Chapter 213 - Jiang Ruolan, You Are Amazing "Guiying?" Seeing her strange expression, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but call out to her. Xian Guiying paused for a moment then came back to her senses. She pursed her lips into a smile and said, "Sister-in-law, I heard you grew up with Qin Gengxin." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "Growing up with him was a big word. Can I say that I was bullied by him? I haven''t seen him in seven years." At this point, she casually asked, "Why did you ask me about that?" "I just wanted to ask." Xian Guiying was full of smiles. However, her mouth let out a faint sigh. The corner of her mouth slightly curled up as if she was mocking herself. At around 10 in the morning, Old Man Xian and his entourage returned. Jiang Ruolan was hugging a very stubborn dog and sneaking in the garden at Xian Residence. When she saw them come back and before she could walk, the dog in her hand ran to the Old Man''s feet and rubbed his pants."Senior Zhou, Zhou Shufen seems to be writing something in the ancestral hall just now. She is completely secretive!" "Haha, this girl often copies the calligraphy of the ancient master at home. It''s been a while since the last time she did it. I hope her calligraphy is not bad but compared to Xian Family''s calligraphy writing, isn''t it like fighting a sword with Old Man Xian?" As he said that, Senior Zhou glanced at Zhou Shufen behind him and his eyes were full of love. "Grandpa Xian has already praised me all the way. If you keep on praising me like this, I''ll blush ~" Zhou Shufen''s eyes were curved with a smile. She wore a green dress and had her hands behind her back. She looked like an 18 or 19 year old lively girl. "What a humble child. If only our child, Guiying, could have the patience to learn from you, Miss Zhou, that would be great. Sigh ~" Hearing the conversation over there, Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment and before she decided to approach. She nodded politely to the crowd and didn''t interrupt them. Senior Zhou glanced at her. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt that Senior Zhou''s look was a bit deep as if he was staring through her. "Grandpa, what''s wrong?" Zhou Shufen noticed that something was wrong with Senior Zhou''s gaze and asked in a low voice. "It''s nothing." Senior Zhou restrained his expression. Old Man Xian glanced at Senior Zhou''s expression and saw the puzzled look on his face. Xian Zihao took this opportunity to walk towards Jiang Ruolan. He touched her head with his hand as if he was looking at a dazed child. With a low voice and smile, he asked, "What are you thinking?" Jiang Ruolan''s expression did not change, "I found you look quite handsome by wearing this shirt today." At this moment, she was being stared at by Old Man Xian, so how could she say anything about the Senior Zhou''s expression just now. Hmm Something was unusual... Noticing her absent-mindedness, Xian Zihao turned her head so that she could face him. "Grandfather was preparing to go to the ancestral hall at 5 in the morning. I saw that you were sleeping soundly, so I didn''t wake you up." "Is the ancestral hall far from here?" Jiang Ruolan came back to herself. "It''s not that far. If you want to go, I will accompany you there later." Xian Zihao had a soft smile in his eyes. He had just returned from the ancestral room, so his body carried the faint aroma of sandalwood, making it smell very unpleasant. As everyone entered the house, Cui Liuxian walked one step towards Jiang Ruolan. In a low, mocking voice, she said, "Jiang Ruolan, you are amazing!" After uttering those words, Cui Liuxian walked away with a cold snort. Jiang Ruolan, who was in the back was shocked. Xian Zihao also looked coldly at Cui Liuxian and as he watched her walk briskly towards the Old Man, the dissatisfaction in his eyes became more obvious. "What happened to her?"Jiang Ruolan asked in a low voice as she walked side by side with Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao paused before saying, "Bingqing said something that could not be said in the ancestral hall. Cui Liuxian agreed with her. For the first time in more than twenty years, grandpa mercilessly said a few words to her." Jiang Ruolan raised an eyebrow as she watched Cui Liuxian closely follow behind the Old Man. "She''s so afraid that grandfather won''t like her?" Xian Zihao lowered his head and gave Jiang Ruolan a soft smile. With his arms around her shoulders, he gently pulled her into his embrace. He watched her for a moment before asking in a low voice, "Have you gained weight lately?" "What?" Jiang Ruolan looked up and saw his eyes brimming with laughter. She couldn''t help but struggle in his arms. "I''ve been resting a lot recently, so it''s normal I''ve gotten fat! What? Do you dislike me now?" He put his hand on her shoulder down and gently put it around her waist. "It is a good thing. It''s fine if you get a little fatter, it will make me feel very comfortable to hug you." "Xian Zihao, I''ve just realized" "Hmm?" "Being your woman makes me feel very happy." There was a glimmer in his eyes and he was full of smiles. **** That night, the two of them returned to the city. After all, Xian Zihao was the company''s final decision maker and his presence was naturally needed in Xian Group. Jiang Ruolan never once despised the way Xian Zihao drove his car because he had always prioritized safety. Usually, when she was in his car, she wouldn''t feel any discomfort. However, on the way back, she felt her stomach churning and her face turning pale. "Ruolan, are you feeling alright?" Xian Zihao noticed that she had been covering her mouth with her hands the whole time, and her face turned pale. He slowed down a bit, reached out a hand to take her hand, and carefully examined her face. "I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan lied. She didn''t want to make Xian Zihao worry, so she forced out a smile and said, "Anyway, we''re almost at the Greenville Residence, there''s no need to worry about me." "You never get carsick, how can you get carsick all of a sudden? I''ll take you to the hospital!" Xian Zihao immediately turned the car around and headed in the other direction. Jiang Ruolan originally wanted to say that she didn''t need to go to the hospital, but considering her recent physical condition, she also felt anxious. Her period was also late. Of course, she did not think nonsense. After all, nausea and vomiting could be caused by eating the wrong food, and a late period could be because she lost too much blood, causing her body to be in a state of disarray. Probably because she had been on leave for too long, her body became lazy, but since she was unsure, she did not dare tell Xian Zihao. It would be nice to go to the hospital for a checkup, so Jiang Ruolan did not stop Xian Zihao. She raised her hand to cover her mouth again, holding back the disgust and the nausea feeling. Upon arrival at the side hospital closest to Greenville Residence, Xian Zihao immediately parked his car in the parking lot, then got out of the car. He went to the passenger side. Before Jiang Ruolan could get out of the car, he already opened the door and reached out to help her. After seeing her pale face, Xian Zihao immediately frowned. He simply wanted to hug her, but Jiang Ruolan embarrassedly dodged him. "With so many people here, how can I be so weak?" Xian Zihao burst into laughter. Ignoring her shy look, he said, "Idiot." Even so, he was still supporting her body while walking into the hospital. Xian Zihao was about to make a call when Jiang Ruolan stopped him. "Zihao, why should we use our privileges to our advantage? We can queue up too and wait for the doctors to come over. The people who are queuing up in this hospital are all patients and they are all very anxious." she said sincerely as she looked at the crowd in the waiting room. Xian Zihao paused for a moment, He looked around and then glanced at her. He put down the phone, faintly smiled, "Alright, sit down first. I''ll go register for you." Jiang Ruolan chuckled and obediently sat down on the vacant seat in the resting area. At this moment, the LED TV screen on the wall of the hospital''s first floor was broadcasting the entire news of what had just happened in the city. The news anchor was reporting about a car accident that happened half an hour ago on a road in the southern part of H City. A young man had died in a car accident. At this moment, the camera had captured the situation of a certain hospital and the families of the victims were crying loudly until a familiar figure with red eyes was seen at the end of the crowd. That was Xiong Ruogang! Chapter 214 - Premeditated Murder I A cheerful and cute girl like Xiong Ruogang was crying bitterly. She was such a straightforward girl, yet at this moment, she couldn''t even utter a complete sentence on the phone. She must be in pain. Jiang Ruolan ran up to the fifth floor in one go. She pushed through the chaotic crowd and finally saw Xiong Ruogang''s figure outside the washroom. Jiang Ruolan immediately headed towards Xiong Ruogang until she was standing beside her. Then, she slowly crouched down and held her hand. "Ruogang" Xiong Ruogang slowly raised her head. Her eyes were so swollen and reddened. "What exactly is going on? What happened? Who was in the accident? What''s the matter with you? Why are you crying like this?" Jiang Ruolan asked a series of questions in a low voice. Her eyes were filled with concern. "Sis Jiang..." Xiong Ruogang''s voice was hoarse as more tears flowed from her eyes. Jiang Ruolan sat next to her and helplessly looked at her. She then pulled Xiong Ruogang''s body into her embrace as she sobbed. Jiang Ruolan could only pat her back lightly as she coaxed her. Right now, she felt like she was useless. There''s nothing she could do to help Xiong Ruogang. "I didn''t see it.. I really didn''t see that car coming towards us." Xiong Ruogang sobbed and mumbled, "He promised me that he would accompany me to dinner with you tomorrow. He said that it would be Christmas soon and he would give me a surprise on Christmas day." "We just went to the supermarket and he bought so many snacks for me. He wanted to send me back to my hostel... Why? Why did that car suddenly charge towards us? Why?!" "The car was clearly far from us. We were clearly walking on the side of the road, so why suddenly drive towards us? He pushed me aside, and when I fell onto the grass, I wanted to scold him for pushing me away. But as I turned around, I saw his body was flying and thrown away. There''s so much blood." Xian Zihao had approached them at one point and stood next to them. Behind him were two security guards. They looked like they had been specially hired by him. Jiang Ruolan patted Xiong Ruogang''s back gently while looking at Xian Zihao, seek help from him. Xian Zihao gave her a meaningful look and told her to comfort Xiong Ruogang first before turning to the person behind him. "Send someone to take a look at the transportation team." "President Xian, the victim''s body has been cleaned up and can be examined by the medical examiner." At this time, the hospital supervisor came and said respectfully. Xian Zihao nodded and walked towards the isolation room at the other end of the corridor. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She was confused. The accident happened almost an hour ago, so why were the people of the Public Safety Bureau just called the medical examiner to examine the body only when they arrive? Could it be that these people wanted to destroy the corpse before this? Just as she was thinking, Xiong Ruogang, who was in her embrace, suddenly sat up and wiped her tears away. Her swollen red eyes looked at Jiang Ruolan, asking for help, "Sis Jiang, that car really did rush towards us all of a sudden. I only noticed it late I can''t see what the perpetrator looks like. The windows are tightly sealed and tinted. But the car...It seems like it''s a new car because it was without a license plate!" Xiong Ruogang works in the Business Reporting Department, which allowed her to observe all of this situation with her sharp sense. That''s normal, but when she suddenly says this, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but thinking: ''Could it be that this car accident was not a natural disaster, but Planned murder?'' Seeing her lifeless eyes still crying non-stop, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but felt pity for her. No one can accept this news. Xiong Ruogang had just found her happiness, but her chances were robbed just like that. Jiang Ruolan also knew, besides pain, there was also an irreplaceable regret in Xiong Ruogang''s heart. A feeling where she could never get rid of for the rest of her entire life. At this moment, even a few words of comfort were not as real as hugging one companion. Jiang Ruolan swore in her heart that she was going to help Xiong Ruogang solved this matter. "Ruogang, are you trying to say that this car accident was a premeditated murder?" Jiang Ruolan looked at her coldly. Her hand still holding onto Xiong Ruogang tightly. Xiong Ruogang was crying as she nodded, "I think so!" "Why do you think so? Ruogang, listen to me, he can''t be revived no matter how bitterly you are crying. I know this kind of consolation will never be able to heal your pain, but Ruogang, when something like this happens, besides being sad, you also have to take responsibility! Since you are a witness, you have to tell us everything!" Xiong Ruogang cried for a moment before raising her hand and wiping away the tears. She took a deep breath and said in a voice that could only be heard by Jiang Ruolan, "When we arrived at the hospital, while the doctor was still in the middle of rescuing him, the traffic team just went to investigate the situation at the scene. After that, they mysteriously sealed off the crime scene, not allowing anyone to approach." "Later on, someone from the police station came and said that the camera at the crash site had been damaged for half a month and had not been repaired. Since there was no video of the scene, they could not make a decision based on just a few words I said." "They said that they would do their best to investigate and they would definitely find out who the culprit was, but I can feel that they are just pretending. Sis Jiang, I''ve been in this job for so long, and with a glance, I really know that the police did not want to investigate at all! How could that camera be broken for half a month? How could there be such a coincidence?!" The more Xiong Ruogang talked, the angrier she became. Jiang Ruolan quickly trying to calm her down. After looking at her for a while, she asked seriously, "You mean, that car wanted to crash into the two of you in the beginning? It was only because he pushed you away that you were still alive?" Xiong Ruogang nodded her head vigorously. "That person seemed to want to hit me again, but he hurriedly drove away when he saw me running to the yard to call the police!" Jiang Ruolan frowned, "Have you two offended anyone recently? Or have you made a mistake recently in your business report?" Xiong Ruogang was stunned for a moment before recalling something. "Could it be...The pornographic video of that Ling department manager from last time Could it be him?" Chapter 215 - Premeditated Murder II "Video?" Jiang Ruolan frowned as she remembered the high-definition video and beautiful photo that Xiong Ruogang gave her. Her face changed. "Did you really do that?" "No, the man and I are in the same field. He wanted to open his own media company and plans to report some business-related news. He has many professional friends by his side, and one of them happens to be able to capture photos and intimate videos of Ling Group''s new chief manager, Wei Donghai." "He wanted to release the news, but before that, he asked my opinion. I said that I do not know whether this video should be released or not. I asked for his permission to send this video to be seen by you but after that, this video was spread mysteriously by his friends." Xiong Ruogang wiped the tears from her face as she spoke. At the same time, she was stunned. Xiong Ruogang turned her head and looked at Jiang Ruolan with her wide eyes. "Sis Jiang, did you mean that this happened because of the video?" "This is just my guess." Jiang Ruolan lightly patted her hand, "Don''t be afraid. No matter what the reason, I will definitely try to help you find the culprit." Xiong Ruogang, on the other hand, was filled with grief and fear. Her eyes were empty as she stared blankly at Jiang Ruolan. "So, I''m the one who harmed him. I caused his death!" "No! Didn''t you say that the one who spread this video was his friend. You only sent this video for me to see. The person who brought this terrible disaster to you is them! This is not your fault. Ruogang, do not blame yourself for this!" Xiong Ruogang lowered her head and did not speak. Jiang Ruolan sighed and hugged her, patting her shoulder. "Listen to me, be careful when you go out after this. As for Wei Donghai, I will check about this. I think this matter has something to do with him." Jiang Ruolan remembered the photo she had seen at the time. The side face of Ling Group''s new manager had once felt familiar to her. She had always felt that she knew him, but she did not remember where she had ever met him. After calming down Xiong Ruogang, Jiang Ruolan told her to sit in the rest area and not move. She then got up and walked to the isolation room where Xian Zihao had gone earlier. Outside the isolation room stood two men from the Public Security Bureau. Jiang Ruolan nodded her head to them. She knew that the medical examiner was inspecting the room and since it was inconvenient for her to go in, she didn''t ask to take a look. She just waited outside quietly. In less than 20 minutes, the door to the isolation room opened. Xian Zihao and the medical examiner walked out. After exchanging a few words, they walked towards Jiang Ruolan. "Are you still feeling unwell? Since we are already here, I will take you to see a doctor." Xian Zihao looked at her pale face and hugged her gently. "No need, I''m fine. Maybe I''m just feeling carsick." Jiang Ruolan turned down his offer and turned to the forensic doctor who was writing the report. She then asked him, "What happened? Why did the medical examiner only come to examine the body after you arrived?" Xian Zihao stared at her. He raised his hand and gently pushed the hair on her cheek behind her ear while whispering, "Early suspicion that it was a premeditated murder. I believe you already heard everything from Xiong Ruogang. Keep it quiet for now. Leave the matter to me. Don''t worry, hmm?" "Xiong Ruogang said that police couldn''t find the footage at the scene. It was said that the transportation department did not want to check it. They said that the camera at the crash site had been damaged for half a month." Jiang Ruolan whispered. "I already know." Xian Zihao said calmly, "I did not ask you who sent the video to you that day. Now that it has happened, there is no point in talking further. The business world is more complicated than you think. Even if you only report business reports, you have to be careful. Some of the consequences are not something that a small journalist can afford." How could Jiang Ruolan not know? She nodded, but she was still a little worried. "I''m afraid Ruogang is not safe. Zihao, can you arrange two people to protect her from the shadow. I''m afraid something bad will happen to her." "Sure." Xian Zihao glanced at her, then turned around and signaled the two men from the Public Security Bureau to follow him out. He looked back to Jiang Ruolan and said, "Accompanying her here for the time being. I will pick you up later." Jiang Ruolan nodded and looked at Xian Zihao''s leaving figure. Her heart was calm beyond words. Thinking of Xiong Ruogang, she immediately went back to the lounge, only to find out that the girl was gone. Jiang Ruolan hurried out to look for her, only to see that the victim''s body had been pushed out of the isolation room by the doctor, completely covered by a white cloth. Xiong Ruogang was standing in the corridor, staring intently at the body without blinking. She looked like she had lost her soul. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked towards Xiong Ruogang with a heavy heart. She holds her hand gently. "Ruogang ... I know grief is inevitable, but you should not let it haunt you. Do you hear me?" "Sis Jiang, I feel like he is still alive. He is still alive and is by my side." Xiong Ruogang laughed, her face filled with tears. "He was standing in front of me an hour ago. We haven''t even officially started dating." "We are just one step away to get together. He is just one step away from becoming my boyfriend. But why did all this happen?" Jiang Ruolan hugged her tightly. "Idiot... Life is too unpredictable, but as long as you''ve cherished it, his memory is always alive in your mind. Don''t think back to the past, the things that used to make you sadder. Xiong Ruogang I know is a woman who is so brave and strong. You will definitely not collapse because of this, right?" "But he just lies there as if he''s asleep. He''s clearly still there. Look, he''s only sleeping. Perhaps, he might wake up tomorrow morning." Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized that whatever she said did not enter Xiong Ruogang''s brain. She could only hug her tightly, not saying a word. At 10:30 p.m, they were still in the hospital lounge. Xiong Ruogang fell asleep on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder. When Xian Zihao arrived, he immediately raised his hand to his lips, signaling to Jiang Ruolan not to ask about it. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the sleeping Xiong Ruogang. She sighed, smiled at Xian Zihao. "She cried for too long. Maybe she was too tired, so she fell asleep." Xian Zihao walked over and took Jiang Ruolan''s bag. Jiang Ruolan slowly moved Xiong Ruogang''s head off her shoulder and let her lean against the wall. As she stood up, she looked at Xiong Ruogang with a worried expression. "Seeing her like this, I don''t feel at ease. How about we take her home first?" "Sis Jiang, I don''t want to go home." It was unknown when Xiong Ruogang woke up, but she was still leaning against the wall with her eyes closed, not moving at all. She said softly, "I''m fine. I want to stay here with him." "But Ruogang" "Sis Jiang, you guys go back first. Don''t worry about me. I just want to stay with him." Xiong Ruogang''s voice was very soft, but she seemed to have accepted this reality. In the midst of her grief, her rationale had increased slightly. Jiang Ruolan looked at her helplessly. She then looked at Xian Zihao, asking his help, only to see him look at Xiong Ruogang with an indifferent gaze. "At this moment, you can''t force her. Since she wants to stay, I''ll tell the people at the hospital to take care of her." This was the only way. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xiong Ruogang anxiously, but seeing her immobile expression, she knew that she (Xiong Ruogang) needed extra time to experience such grief. Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the right to take away Xiong Ruogang''s self-healing method, so she didn''t force her and left with Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan looked back at Xiong Ruogang three times with each step she took. On the way back to Greenville Residence, she sat quietly in the car. They both said nothing. Jiang Ruolan felt depressed. Once they arrived at Greenville Residence, she decided to walk around the area, so Xian Zihao went ahead and brought a rather thick jacket for her. He attached it to her shoulder before holding her hand and strolling in the elegant and beautiful area with her. They both stopped their tracks at the same time. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to rub her nose, and in the blink of an eye, she met Xian Zihao''s gaze. Her face reddened. Xian Zihao smiled calmly at her and tightened his grip on her hand. He then asked in a low voice, "What''s wrong? Could it be that you are shy?" Chapter 217 - Wei Donghai I This was the first time Jiang Ruolan had driven to work, but she did not think the distance between the car dashboard and the throttle pedal had been fully adjusted according to her figure. The new car was so adept at driving to work, even though she was a bit late in the beginning but in the end, she arrived at the company according to the time. It seemed that after this, she could sleep for another half an hour in the morning. As soon as she arrived at the company, she noticed that her colleagues were busy completing their work. Jiang Ruolan glanced at Xiong Ruogang''s seat. She did not come today. Looks like she''s still in the hospital. Jiang Ruolan sighed heavily. She placed her handbag on her desk and saw a few files on it. She was startled for a moment and turned to look at the busy Little Lin. "What is this? What is going on?" "Editor-in-Chief Jiang, I don''t know what''s going on with the Ling Group. They have been pressuring our Business Reporting Department for the past few days, and we are currently busy with the paperwork. It is said that Ling Group wants to sign a contract with our company and use our services to manage the crisis that is happening to Ling Group. The editor-in-chief has been considering this matter for the past few days, and since President Qin has not been in the company for the last two days, no one dares to make a decision." Little Lin said with an ugly expression. PR Crisis? This was not asking them to be their PR officials, but they were clearly threatening them, forcing them to publish positive news about the Ling Group in the future. If any negative news spreads, it will be blamed on their department. This was clearly a show of force. It seems like yesterday''s accident was indeed related to them! She should find an opportunity to meet that department manager, Wei Donghai! At ten in the morning, Jiang Ruolan was getting ready to go to the Public Prosecutor''s Office. Although Xian Zihao said they should not act rashly, but since their department was directly involved, she should at least use her identity as chief editor of the Reporting Department to investigate the situation. Before she left, he heard a colleague say that President Qin was here. Before she could even get in, she was blocked by Qin Gengxin at the elevator entrance. The corner of her mouth twitched violently as she looked silently at the tall figure in front of her. "Where are you going?" Qin Gengxin asked while his hands crossed over his chest. Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. "Why do I see you everywhere? Are you the god of plague?" Qin Gengxin''s eyes were full of smiles as he took the documents from her hands. After casually flipping through them, he raised her eyebrows and asked, "Are you going to investigate about the Ling Group?" "Yes." Jiang Ruolan nodded. From his attitude, it seemed that he already knew something. "One of your department''s colleagues, the one who has a good relationship with you, did she get into a car accident yesterday?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her casually. "How do you know?" "How can I not know if something happens to one of my employees? Even if I did not know, the news of the accident already appeared on TV, so how could I not know about it!" Qin Gengxin sneered as he continued to flip through the documents, "The new head manager of the Ling Group, Wei Donghai, was an unknown nobody in G City seven years ago. He gradually rose in the business world in the past few years, and he seems to have a huge backer behind him." As he spoke, he shook his head. Suddenly, Qin Gengxin turned his head and looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was deep in thought, "I have seen some intimate pictures of Wei Donghai. Jiang Ruolan, do you think he looks familiar?" Jiang Ruolan, who was deep in thought, was stunned for a moment. With some doubts in her mind, she stared at Qin Gengxin''s face, which slowly turned cold. Suddenly, a feeling of fear spread in her heart. She hesitated for a moment and said, "He does look familiar." As she spoke, her mind floated back to her memories, but she was still unable to find the answer. However, when she saw Qin Gengxin''s cold expression, she couldn''t help but frown. "You know him, right? Who is he?" Qin Gengxin looked at the expression on her face, and the coldness in his eyes eased up a bit. He pushed the document back into her arms, causing her arms to sink, and when she glared at him, he only gave her a dazzling smile that seemed to deserve a beating. "Who cares about who he is? You just need to focus on your work, don''t worry about this. Leave this matter alone." Leave it alone? How could she not care? Not only was Xiong Ruogang harmed, but Wei Donghai was also involved in her work. If she didn''t complete her work, how could she feel at ease? What Qin Gengxin said was pretty easy, but the one who will face the consequence was her! Qin Gengxin was about to enter the elevator when he suddenly received a phone call. Jiang Ruolan took the opportunity to press the close button of the elevator and watched Qin Gengxin, who was standing outside the elevator, glaring at her while he answered the phone. She pouted her lips in a very arrogant manner, then watched as the elevator doors gradually closed. When Jiang Ruolan arrived at Ling Group''s parking lot, a black Mercedes-Benz parked at the same time nearer to her. Han Xuegang got out of the car. His body was covered in dust and his face looked haggard too. He hadn''t seen Ling Fei''er recently, so even if he found such a good stepping stone, it was not easy for him to be Ling''s Family son-in-law. Jiang Ruolan didn''t think too much and got out of the car. Just as she was about to walk to the company''s entrance, Han Xuegang suddenly saw her and looked at her. Jiang Ruolan politely nodded at him before she expressionlessly walked to the entrance. "Ruolan." Han Xuegang strode over. "You''re here for an interview?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t bother to look back as she walked in through the rotating glass door. She looked up at the blueprints of the Ling Group on the wall and checked every floor once. Knowing that Han Xuegang was not far behind her, she turned her head and glanced at him, "Director Han, may I ask where is the new department manager''s office?" Han Xuegang pointed to the security elevator on the other side, "Second floor, the first office on the left. You''ll see it as soon as you get out of the elevator." "Thank you." Jiang Ruolan lifted the bag on her shoulder and left. When Jiang Ruolan reached the second floor, she glanced at the first office on the left. The door opened a little and she saw some men were talking about something in the cubicle, but she ignored it. Jiang Ruolan stood outside the office for a moment, looking at the words "Manager Wei Donghai" written on the door. Some neatly dressed men came out of the office. One of them was the person she once interviewed. When that person saw her, he smiled at her. "Miss Jiang?" Jiang Ruolan had a polite smile on her face as she nodded. In a moment, she knocked on the door and entered the room. Wei Donghai was the only one sitting in the office. The moment she entered and saw the plump body, she didn''t even need to look at his face to know that it must be him. Chapter 218 - Wei Donghai II "Hello, Manager Wei. I am Jiang Ruolan, an editor from Fengyu Media Corporation''s business reporting department. Sorry to bother you, can I" She walked to his desk and introduced herself. She was about to continue speaking, but when the man lifted his face, the words that were about to come out of her mouth were suddenly stuck. Jiang Ruolan looked at Wei Donghai as if she had seen a ghost. Her body began to get drenched by the cold sweat. Wei Donghai glanced at her and seemed to have some impression of her. His gaze glanced at her clean and beautiful face and swept her chest. Jiang Ruolan unconsciously took a step back. With a pale face, she said, "I''m sorry, I might have walked through the wrong door." With that, she immediately turned around and left. "Wait, Miss Jiang!" When Wei Donghai called her, his voice contained threats and doubts. He suddenly stood up and walked closer, standing in front of Jiang Ruolan as he looked up and down. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but take a step back. "I still have something urgent to attend to. I''ll have to trouble Manager Wei to step aside." "Why do you look so familiar? Oh, it''s you!" His voice was quite loud, and his smile was a bit vulgar and ambiguous as he stepped forward. Jiang Ruolan felt a chill run down her spine. She looked at the indecent look in his eyes and hoped she could just take the cup from the table and smash it into his fat pig''s head. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment before calming down and saying, "What did you say? I don''t understand. Please step aside. I still have work to do." "Work? Why don''t we talk about our private work first?" Wei Donghai approached her step by step with a lewd smile on his face. He stretched out his hand to touch her chin, but as she tried to dodge, she did not realize that her back was stuck on the edge of his desk. Jiang Ruolan leaned against it and with a pale face, she looked at his hand disgustingly. "This is the Ling Group!" Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth as she gave Wei Donghai a warning. Her eyes glowered at him. The paleness in her face and the retreat in her eyes were concealed with great effort. She tightly clenched her teeth to suppress the familiar fear rising up in her heart. "So what if we are in the Ling Group? Isn''t this my territory? It''s been years since we last met." Wei Donghai glanced at her pale face. He couldn''t help himself from touching it. He stepped back and walked to the door, then locked it. When Jiang Ruolan saw that the door was locked, her expression became even more unsightly. When Wei Donghai tried to pull at her clothes, she raised her bag and viciously threw it on his head. "Ah! You little bitch!" "Bastard!" Jiang Ruolan shouted over her shoulder as she immediately ran to the door. Jiang Ruolan tried to break the door lock, but her mind was in a mess. Memories from an abandoned warehouse seven years ago flooded her mind. Her naked body, a disgusting smile on the face of the same naked man, the wretched eyes, and the hand that touched her body The dark, damp ground, the cold body, the unbearable memories Wei Donghai! How could it be him?! The fat man who had pushed her into a corner in the abandoned warehouse! Why was he here! Furthermore, he possessed such a grand identity! "Back then, I let you run away and in these past few years, I''ve always dreamt of you, little girl. Since you delivered yourself to my door, you still want to run away?!" Wei Donghai hugged her from behind. He lowered his head to kiss her. Jiang Ruolan struggled with all her might, but her mouth was suddenly covered by his hand. "Ugh Let...Me..Ugh...Go!" When her collar was about to be torn, a sudden knock was heard on the office door. Jiang Ruolan''s tense heart finally relaxed a little. The disgusting Wei Donghai, who was behind her, was stunned at the same time. He cursed in her ear and pushed her away. Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled her collar closer and leaned against the door, staring at him. Wei Donghai tidied up his clothes and shot her a disapproving glance. "I''m warning you, don''t speak of what happened today and what happened that year. Otherwise" He narrowed his eyes and suddenly smiled obscenely. "Don''t blame me for leaking your nude photos in the abandoned warehouse." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and stared at Wei Donghai in disbelief. At the same time, Wei Donghai went up to the door and opened it. The one who entered was Han Xuegang. Han Xuegang handed a brown paper bag to Wei Donghai, who had a serious expression on his face. At the same time, he turned around as if looking for something, until he saw Jiang Ruolan leaning against the wall with a pale face. "What''s wrong with you?" "It''s nothing. Don''t mind her. I just made a joke with Miss Jiang, and she was scared because she was too timid!" Wei Donghai immediately laughed. Han Xuegang looked at Jiang Ruolan''s pale and stiff face with hesitation. He was about to continue asking when she rushed out of the door while clutching the bag in her hand. "Ruolan!" "Eh, Director Han knows Miss Jiang?" Wei Donghai stopped Han Xuegang from chasing after Jiang Ruolan. Han Xuegang glanced at him. "Yes, I do. Manager Wei, why are you asking me this?" "Nothing, I just think that Miss Jiang is quite a nice person." Wei Donghai rubbed his pot-bellied belly and smiled very politely. *** Jiang Ruolan ran out of Ling Group as fast as she could, found her car, and drove out of the parking lot. After driving for a while, she couldn''t take it anymore, so she braked and parked in a temporary parking spot by the side of the road. She lowered her head and leaned against the steering wheel while trembling uncontrollably. The phone in her bag suddenly rang. Jiang Ruolan wiped away the tears and took the phone out of her bag. She looked at the caller''s number. It was an unknown number. She hesitated for a while before answering, "Hello?" There was a moment of silence. Jiang Ruolan impatiently wiped her wet eyes and waited for the caller to speak. "Hello? Who is this?" "Miss Jiang, are you really happy seeing me? Judging by the tone of your voice, it seemed like you were really happy to see me that you were crying." Wei Donghai''s voice sounded like a ghost who was trying to haunt her. Jiang Ruolan quickly ended the call. Her chest rose and fell as she leaned back in her seat. Even though she knew it was impossible, she still felt as if someone was following her from the shadow. When she turned to look behind her and her surroundings, she could not see any suspicious person or car. She then exhaled and bit her lip. Her eyes stared straight ahead, her gaze was somewhat blank. Lots of embarrassing memories of the past and ones she didn''t want to remember were flooded. The days of nightmares in her life, the years of fear and coldness of a horrible childhood, the cold nights when she curled up in bed, the ridicule and the curse, the nights of despair in the abandoned warehouse... Jiang Ruolan wanted to laugh, but instead of laughing, she suddenly burst into tears. She raised her hand to cover her mouth and lowered her head to lean on the steering wheel. Her shoulders could not help but tremble slightly. Chapter 219 - One Of The Memories Of The Past That She Want To Forget When the phone rang again, Jiang Ruolan shivered for no reason. She looked at the phone in the passenger seat with fear in her eyes. When she saw Zhan An''s name on the phone, she restrained her emotions and took the call. "Ruolan, are you home? Mom has nothing to do today, thinking of visiting you. You and Zihao will be married in half a month. I just called Zihao, and he told me that he has arranged everything, but I can''t wait. I want to accompany you to see the wedding dress. Where are you? Mom went to look for you." Zhan An''s amiable voice came from the other end of the phone Her voice that was full of laughter instantly calmed Jiang Ruolan''s fluctuating heart. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and moved the phone a little further away. She exhaled a long breath before speaking into the phone nonchalantly, "Mom, I''m still at work. In 2 days it will be the weekend, we will take a wedding photo and look at the wedding dress at the same time. I have become your daughter-in-law legally. You don''t have to worry too much about that. It''s just a wedding process." "I only have a daughter-in-law like you, how can I not worry? I''m still yearning to hug my grandson one day. If I don''t worry about you, who else can I be nervous about? You''re not like that damn Guiying, who''s having an awkward time with her father every day at home. She''s been planning to head back to the United States for the past few days, and no matter how hard I tried to persuade her, she still won''t change her decision." Jiang Ruolan just smiled but didn''t reply. At this point in time, she didn''t have the heart to do anything. "So it''s like this. Since you guys are going to take your wedding photos at the weekend, then Guiying and I will go see you at the weekend. You should continue your work. Mom will not bother you anymore ~" Zhan An smiled and hung up the phone. Jiang Ruolan''s smile slowly faded as she put down the phone. She raised her hand to rub her forehead. She then looked at the man in the traffic police uniform and looked at the time, knowing that she had occupied this emergency lane for a long time. Jiang Ruolan closed the window and nodded apologetically to the traffic police before directly driving the car into traffic. **** Jiang Ruolan parked her car in the parking lot, and at the same time, she saw the red Ferrari parked nearer her. The car window slowly rolled down. Qin Gengxin was talking to someone on the phone with a Bluetooth earphone, and his eyes were a little cold. But at the same time, he noticed her. Jiang Ruolan looked at him and thought for a moment. Then she walked towards him and stood outside the car. "Right, ask them to increase the bonus by 20%, otherwise we will not sign the contract. No, that''s all for now." Qin Gengxin took off his earphone, glanced sideways at her, and motioned her to get in. Jiang Ruolan did not move, but looked down at her toes and thought back to the scene in the abandoned warehouse when Qin Gengxin and Jiang Yijun had rushed in. Although she could not remember much of what happened after that because of her shock, she would always remember that it was both of them who had saved her, and if it hadn''t been for them, then perhaps she wouldn''t be alive and be the current Jiang Ruolan. Seeing her unnatural expression, Qin Gengxin immediately knew something bad had happened. He looked at her coldly for a moment before asking, "You have gone to Ling Group?" She nodded. "You''ve seen Wei Donghai?" Jiang Ruolan looked up at him in silence. In the end, Qin Gengxin merely snorted coldly, "I warned you, didn''t I?! You don''t need to care about the matters regarding Ling Group. You such an idiot!" "You''re the idiot!" Jiang Ruolan glared at him but didn''t say anything more. Only he, Jiang Yijun, and the mastermind Jiang Bingqing knew what happened that year. She really didn''t want this unbearable memory to be known by other people, but she didn''t expect that the person from back then would appear in front of her. This kind of shock and fear was something she didn''t expect. Qin Gengxin suddenly asked, "Did Xian Zihao not know about what happened that year?" Jiang Ruolan paused but frowned and did not answer. "You want to hide it from him for the rest of your life?" Qin Gengxin frowned. "Actually, if he knew some clues, perhaps he would know it very soon, but I would rather he never know." Jiang Ruolan replied sternly and her eyes were firm. Qin Gengxin snorted coldly. "Should I be glad that I know more about your past than he does?" Jiang Ruolan had no expression on her face. "You are wrong. What is there to rejoice? Those past are things that I don''t want to remember or even choose to forget. To me, those things have nothing to do with the me of today. I don''t need to talk about my past pain and humiliation. I don''t need sympathy and others to save me from my miserable life." "Is that so?" Qin Gengxin suddenly laughed softly. "Is that why you always rejecting me because I am one of the memories of the past that you want to forget?" Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and didn''t say anything as she silently watched his eyes gradually turn cold. In response to her silence, Qin Gengxin merely glanced at her indifferently. The window slowly closed, cutting off her view of his face as the red Ferrari drove away. Jiang Ruolan finally turned her head to look in the direction of the car and sighed softly, "Qin Gengxin, I''m sorry." When she returned to the company, to hide the tiredness on her face and the signs of crying, she first went to the washroom to wash her face and wear light makeup, then forcing herself to continue her work. Originally, it should have been Little Lin who would go to visit Xian Group in the afternoon. However, Little Lin was very busy with Ling Group affairs, so she asked Jiang Ruolan to go on her behalf. Assistant Bai, who went down to the lobby to do something, immediately smiled when she saw her. "Are you looking for President Xian?" "No, I want to talk to other executives about the construction of the new West Side." Jiang Ruolan said with a smile. She did not know what Xian Zihao was doing right now, so she asked more casually, "Zihao ... Is he in the meeting now?" "No, the president is in his office." Assistant Bai smiled and said, "It just so happens that Director Wang just brought a new bag of good Jade Springs. I was planning to brew a cup of tea for the president later on, but since I have something urgent to do, why don''t you send it to him?" With that, Assistant Bai handed her a delicate tea can. "Although President Xian is usually busy at work, he doesn''t like drinking coffee. It is said that he used to work non-stop and stayed up all night when he was in the United States, and now he wants to vomit whenever he sees coffee. Thus, other than drinking clean water, the rest of the assistants and I will make him some mild, non-stomach-damaging tea1." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but smile and nod. "Thank you. I understand. Go back to your work." She looked at the time. There were still more than 20 minutes before her scheduled interview with the executive. She thought for a moment before she took the elevator to the third floor, went to the pantry, made a cup of tea, and brought it to the CEO''s office. Jiang Ruolan initially wanted to knock on the door, but before she could do so, someone suddenly opened the door from the inside. When Xian Zihao saw Ji Ruolan at first glance, he remained silent for two seconds, as if he hadn''t expected her to be standing here. Jiang Ruolan was afraid that the hot cup in her hand would burn him, so she instinctively wanted to take a step back. At the same time, however, Xian Zihao''s mouth was slightly curved, showing a faint smile. "I''m here to interview. I just met Assistant Bai. She asked me to make you a cup of tea." Jiang Ruolan stared at his handsome face. She really liked the way he dressed in formal attire. He was so handsome that he was mesmerizing. Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. He suddenly stretched out his hand, gently lifted her chin, and carefully examined it. Jiang Ruolan immediately froze. . . **** Glossary: 1 Mild, non-stomach-damaging tea - teas could help settle your upset stomach: Ginger Tea, Chamomile Tea, Peppermint Tea, Spearmint Tea, etc. Chapter 220 - Did You Know, When You Are Lying, You Didnt Even Blink Your Eyes "Did you cry today?" Xian Zihao frowned. Was it that obvious? Jiang Ruolan paused, lowering her head to look at the cup in her hand. "Hiss...So hot!" Hearing that, Xian Zihao quickly took the cup from her hand and turned back to his office. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to scratch her eyebrows, and after a moment of hesitation, she followed him. Only then did she notice the footage on the wall to the right of the office. She looked at him and asked, "What is this?" "The company intends to record H City tourism promotion videos. We are taking some samples for screening." Xian Zihao put down the cup on the table. "H City tourism? What? Are you planning to use Xian Group to promote the H City tourism development project?" Jiang Ruolan asked with a smile. Xian Zihao didn''t answer her question but instead asked, "You''ve always disliked crying in front of others. Why are you crying today?" Jiang Ruolan was a little apprehensive. She turned around to look at his expression and then couldn''t help but laugh. "Aren''t you moved?" Xian Zihao raised his handsome eyebrow, clearly dissatisfied with her answer. Jiang Ruolan walked over to him and said, "Really, you can tell that I cried even though I had light makeup on my face. Actually, I had a little quarrel with someone in the company today. I couldn''t stand with her anymore, so I squeezed out two drops of Tears Drop to let our chief editor make the decision for me. This is called a trick!" Jiang Ruolan spoke proudly, but Xian Zihao didn''t seem to pay attention to her explanation. Instead, he quietly gazed at the corner of her eyes that had been covered by a thin layer of powder. He raised his hand and caressed the corner of her eye gently. It was obvious that Xian Zihao didn''t believe Jiang Ruolan at all, but he still remained silent, as if he believed everything she said. Jiang Ruolan chuckled as she tugged on his suit jacket coquettishly, tracing his chest with her fingers, and changed the subject, "Hubby, I made tea for you, don''t you want to try it? It will be cold in a moment ~" "Jiang Ruolan, you really make me want to get angry at you." Xian Zihao lowered his hand and glanced at the red line on her neck. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and felt her neck along with his gaze. When her fingers touched that piece of skin, she felt a faint slight pain. This may have been a wound from Wei Donghai''s nails when he tried to rip her shirt collar. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and rubbed the skin. Although she felt pain, she did not make a sound because she didn''t want Xian Zihao to be angry with her. "How did it happen?" Xian Zihao asked flatly. "Maybe my colleague accidentally scratched my neck with her fingernails when I was pulling her " Jiang Ruolan looked up. Xian Zihao''s eyes glinted as he looked at her coldly. "Did you know, when you are lying, you didn''t even blink your eyes?" Jiang Ruolan was frightened. Her heart was pounding, and a big part of her heart suddenly felt empty. Just what in the world How much did he know... Seeing her silence, Xian Zihao''s eyes immediately became colder. He pressed a few numbers on the phone and commanded, "Bring me a wound medicine." Not even two minutes later, a staff member knocked on the door and came in with a medicinal ointment. He then left without saying a word. "You went to the Ling Group this morning?" Xian Zihao said flatly as he opened the lid of the top section of the ointment and lightly rubbed the slightly cold ointment on the red mark on her neck. Seeing that she couldn''t hide it any longer, Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to give a "Hmm". Her eyes looked a little embarrassed. Xian Zihao glanced at the apologetic look in her eyes and sighed slightly. He twisted the ointment''s lid and casually placed it on the side. "Didn''t I tell you not to alert the enemy?" Hearing his reprimanded tone, Jiang Ruolan let out a sigh of relief, "I didn''t mean to alert them. Ling Group warned our company and asked us to do public relations for them. Obviously, the goal is not pure. I just want to use my identity as the Business Reporting Department''s editor-in-chief to chat with him. " "Oh?" Xian Zihao crossed his arms over his chest and lazily leaned against the desk. He glanced at Jiang Ruolan with a shallow smile. "What''s the result of your discussion?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head embarrassedly. Before Xian Zihao could scold her, she wrapped her arms around his neck and nestled into his arms. She leaned her head against his chest, closed her eyes, and said nothing. Right now, she didn''t want to recall anything. She also didn''t want to say anything. All she wanted was to quietly lean against him. Xian Zihao was slightly stunned by her cat-like actions. After being stiff for two seconds, he finally gently hugged her back. He stroked her hair. "Ruolan, this is the office." "Mm, I know " Jiang Ruolan put her face against his chest and spoke in a muffled voice. Xian Zihao''s voice was somewhat hoarse as he asked, "Are you sure you know?" "Hmm? What''s wrong?" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes and felt his arm tighten around her. At the same time, he reached back to close the blinds in the office. Xian Zihao locked the door behind her, blocking the light, causing the office to turn dark. Jiang Ruolan was startled. Could it be that Xian Zihao was thinking that she was seducing him?! But he didn''t make any other move. He kissed her on the face, letting her hands wrap around his waist without letting go. He just quietly hugged her like this. Jiang Ruolan lifted her face and listened to the thump of his strong heart. She breathed in the unique scent of his body and felt herself enveloped in a steady, extremely secure warmth. "Do you like it?" Xian Zihao whispered in her ear. Jiang Ruolan looked at him in surprise. Could it be that he could easily see that she liked to hug him? However, she still answered honestly, "I like it." Xian Zihao tightened his hug again and gently said, "If you like it, hug me a little longer." It was already afternoon and it was rare for Jiang Ruolan to not care about her work. Because of such a warm embrace, she decided not to go to the office and instead stay here to hug him. Chapter 221 - Im Going To Stay At Your Place Due to the time she set to interview almost arrived, and coincidentally there''s a knock on the door, Jiang Ruolan decided not to waste and delayed Xian Zihao''s work, so she left first to find a senior executive. Even though it was winter now, the sunshine was perfect. All the mist in Jiang Ruolan''s heart mysteriously vanished like smoke into thin air. After meeting Xian Zihao, her mood improved. The next day at noon, Jiang Ruolan found some time to go to the Central Hospital to visit Xiong Ruogang. Her condition was getting better, but she was still depressed. She needed a lot of time to heal. Jiang Ruolan immediately sent her back to the dormitory. After Jiang Ruolan sent Xiong Ruogang to her room, she suddenly stopped in her tracks when she was about to get into her car. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and didn''t look back. But she did feel a pair of eyes watching her from behind the two telephone poles. She couldn''t be followed. Even if someone was following her, that person definitely wouldn''t be discovered by her now. Thinking that these were bodyguards hired by Xian Zihao to observe Xiong Ruogang, Jiang Ruolan breathed a sigh of relief. She only paused for a moment before continuing her steps as if nothing had happened. Xian Zihao had previously promised to arrange for people to take care of Xiong Ruogang''s safety, so Xiong Ruogang shouldn''t be in any trouble. Moreover, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t act as if she knew that someone was following her. As she drove past Beidou Avenue in the afternoon, Jiang Ruolan saw Zhou Shufen squatting on the side of the road to tie her daughter''s shoelaces. Somehow, Jiang Ruolan suddenly stopped the car on the other side of the road, and Zhou Shufen immediately noticed her. ''That night, the auntie, who was hired by me, was preoccupied with something and did not realize that Little Fishie had disappeared. That night, as some nearby roads and parks could not be reached, Zihao went in search of Little Fishie in the pouring rain.'' ''Later on, Xiaoyi would often use the hotel phone to call Zihao. She''s only five years old, but she already knows Zihao''s cell number by heart. Do you want to know what she called him? She called Zihao, daddy.'' ''Then there was another day, where around one o''clock in the morning, Little Fishie suddenly had a high fever and cried calling Zihao. She was looking for her father. In less than half an hour, Zihao arrived and took Fishie to the hospital.'' For some reason, these words suddenly came to Jiang Ruolan''s mind. Her hand tightened around the steering wheel. She once heard a proverb, which said that everyone in this world had their weak spot, and she had always believed it. Regardless of whether Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen''s relationship was a thing of the past, Jiang Ruolan still felt insecure. Xian Zihao''s tenderness and love for Jiang Ruolan quietly eroded all her defensive walls. **** In the evening, just as she left the office, Jiang Ruolan caught sight of a familiar figure standing in front of the company''s entrance. The man wore a navy knit jacket, blue jeans, a simple haircut, and carried a black sports bag on his back. Jiang Ruolan was momentarily stunned and blinked her eyes. That person smiled at her and took off his sunglasses. Then, he beckoned her over "Jiang Ruolan ~" Jiang Ruolan blushed in embarrassment. Some female employees of the company walked out and said in a low voice, "Hey, this handsome man and Xian Zihao look alike." "Honestly, he really does look a bit like President Xian." Their whispers were not loud but were still heard by Jiang Ruolan. She quickly walked towards Jiang Yijun and held his hand as they walked to her car. "Why did you suddenly come to H City? Aren''t you supposed at work?" "I take annual leave, one month." Jiang Yijun smiled and was not surprised when he saw Jiang Ruolan''s new car. He went around the car and got into the passenger seat. Jiang Yijun casually tossed his bag to the back seat and smiled at Jiang Ruolan. "Are you really surprised to see me?" "Annual leave? Then why don''t you tell me that you wanted to come to H City?" Jiang Ruolan glared at him as she drove the car into traffic. "Did you come by yourself?" she asked while looking ahead. "Otherwise, who else should be with me?" "Didn''t you say that you had a girlfriend? You said you wanted her to meet me, but why didn''t you bring her along?" Every time Jiang Ruolan saw Jiang Yijun, she always felt very good. After all, they had been together for twenty years, and with Jiang Yijun by her side, she felt very warm. "Oh, we''ve broken up." He said indifferently. "Broke up?!" Jiang Ruolan tilted her head and glared at him. It''s not like she didn''t know that Jiang Yijun was not someone who would casually play with a woman''s feelings. He was only a bit lazy and childish when he was with her, but he was more serious than anyone else when he was outside. How could he be separated with his girlfriend so quickly? If he didn''t like her, he wouldn''t have tried to date her. Even more so, they couldn''t have been separated so easily. And to think that he had this sort of tone! Noticing Jiang Ruolan clearly trying to analyze him, Jiang Yijun lifted his hand to brush his hair and muttered, "Alright, I''ll tell the truth. My " He paused for a moment before saying, "There''s no girlfriend at all. I was just teasing you. Who knew you would believe me so easily." Jiang Ruolan: "" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched, "Jiang Yijun, do you want to die? How dare you make fun of your sister?" Jiang Yijun only pursed his lips. When Jiang Ruolan was about to grab his ear with her right hand, Jiang Yijun immediately held her hand. He didn''t let go and looked down at the ring on her ring finger. "This Your marriage was only to blind public''s eyes right?" Jiang Yijun squeezed her hand, his eyes implying something. "What are you doing? Don''t squeeze my hand." There were still two weeks before her wedding. Originally, Jiang Ruolan had considered that she should have informed Jiang Yijun, but when she thought about the possibility of Jiang Yijun related to the Xian Family, she became much more unsure. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if it was just a coincidence or if it was really like she had guessed. If it was as she had expected, once the Xian Family saw him, they didn''t need to overthink about it. Something terrible was surely going to happen at that time. Jiang Yijun looked out the window and suddenly said, "Jiang Ruolan, I''m going to stay at your place." "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan slowed the car down and looked at him in surprise. In the end, Jiang Yijun repeated word by word with determination, "Your beloved brother Jiang Yijun, finally got annual leave and come to visit you. Could it be that you want me to rent a house here? Or do you want me to stay at the hotel? If I didn''t live in your house, where would I live? Hurry up and drive. I''m hungry and right now, I want to eat the food you made." Jiang Yijun changed the angle of the car seat and leaned his head back. He looked genuinely comfortable and cozy. But Jiang Ruolan was stupefied. ''Jiang Yijun, oh Jiang Yijun it can''t be that you''re here to start a world war in my house, right?'' "Yijun, I think--" "You have an objection?" Jiang Yijun tilted his head and glanced at he Chapter 222 - Whos Your Brother "Do you have any objections? The two of us have not been apart for more than twenty years, and now that we are separated, it is not easy for us to be together. What''s wrong with me staying with you for a month? Do you really want to kick me out of the house? Jiang Ruolan, don''t tell me that once you get married, you start to forget about your brother?" "Forget your head!" Jiang Ruolan took the tissue box and threw it at Jiang Yijun''s head. "Damn brat, where did all this nonsense come from?" "Then hurry up and drive, I''m going to starve to death!" Jiang Ruolan: "" *** At seven in the evening. Jiang Yijun was sitting comfortably and lazily on the sofa. When the door was opened from outside, he immediately waved politely," President Xian, please don''t take offence. I''m going to stay here for a while." Xian Zihao''s footsteps paused for a moment. His posture was calm and graceful, always warm and clear. He glanced at Jiang Yijun, who had the same calm expression. Jiang Yijun, this damn brat, was rarely polite, but his attitude made Jiang Ruolan, who was squatting in the kitchen, cried. She immediately got up and ran out of the kitchen, only to see two pairs of eyes, one calm and the other emotionless, were staring straight at each other. Jiang Ruolan shuddered and hurried over. At the same time, Xian Zihao looked away and turned to her. His dark eyes met Jiang Ruolan''s. Although he didn''t have any intention to interrogate her, he was obviously wondering why Jiang Yijun was here. Jiang Ruolan immediately said, "Yijun is on annual leave. He decided to come and see me. I intend to prepare a sumptuous dinner tonight to feed this glutton!" Jiang Yijun had no reaction to her slanderous words, but he casually stood up. Xian Zihao slowed down his steps and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of him. Jiang Yijun stepped forward and stretched out his hand. "President Xian, I''m really sorry for not being able to receive you properly the last time when you are in F City." Xian Zihao looked down at his hand and shook it gently and courteously said, "It''s fine. I''m not someone who will take heart over something that is unimportant. I''m sorry, I''m late. I didn''t know you would come here." "I came uninvited, of course I was the one who was being rude here. Don''t be offended." Jiang Yijun smiled earnestly. The atmosphere between the two of them was simply too strange. Jiang Ruolan''s scalp tingled as she watched the two of them shake hands as if they were having a discussion. She remained at her spot and glared at their hands. She was thinking about whether or not she should separate them. Xian Zihao only smiled and exchanged a few more polite words with Jiang Yijun. Then, he looked back at Jiang Ruolan, who was holding onto a carrot. He rolled up his sleeves as he walked over. "What are you standing there for? Let''s go to the kitchen." With that, he took the carrot out of her hand and returned to the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at Jiang Yijun, who was standing in front of the sofa with his hands on his hips. After entering the kitchen, Jiang Ruolan became a little lethargic. She lowered her head and walked over to Xian Zihao''s side. She tried to explain Jiang Yijun''s presence to him. "Yijun and I have been living together for over 20 years. It''s hard for us to spend time together, so--" "I know." Without waiting for her to finish explaining herself, Xian Zihao knocked her lightly on the forehead. "You think I''ll be angry?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Looking at the faint smile in his eyes, she couldn''t help but feel moved. Actually, didn''t Xian Zihao already investigate Jiang Yijun''s background? However, why was he so calm and collected? Looking at his rolled-up sleeves, Xian Zihao seemed to want to help her cook a sumptuous dinner for Jiang Yijun. In any case, his tolerance at this time made her feel relentlessly grateful. Jiang Ruolan immediately hugged Xian Zihao tightly as he turned around. "Xian Zihao, why are you so good to me?" She pressed her face against his back, refusing to leave. "Stop fooling around. Go and continue peeling your radish. Be careful not to injure your hand." Xian Zihao patted her folded hands on his waist gently. He parted her hands and turned to stroke her head. Jiang Ruolan took the carrot and chuckled. She did not realize that she had been smiling like a fool. She suddenly understood where Zhou Shufen''s pride and confidence in Xian Zihao came from. The Xian Zihao of the past would definitely treat Zhou Shufen a thousand times better than the Zhou Shufen of the present. In front of him, anyone would feel that they were the most doted on and would feel that they were the most precious and fragile treasure in the world. *** Jiang Yijun suddenly felt sick during the dinner. He was still looking at Xian Zihao with his expressionless eyes. It was obvious that he had practised this move from an unknown place and planned to use his eyes to kill Xian Zihao Jiang Ruolan still remembered the first Jiang Yijun met Han Xuegang. He was so angry with her, so full of sarcasm and oppression. He really disagreed with her relationship with Han Xuegang. Once Jiang Yijun heard she broke up with Han Xuegang, he used this opportunity to hit him. Since the last time they had breakfast with Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan immediately understood that this damned brat was more hostile to him! Xian Zihao, however, was calm and told Jiang Yijun to eat slowly. A phone call suddenly interrupted their meal. Xian Zihao politely got up to answer the phone and stood by the French window. He was calm but a little serious, as if he was instructing someone on the other side of the phone. Jiang Yijun put the food in his bowl with a loud sound. Obviously, he was irritated right now. Jiang Ruolan suddenly knocked the back of his hand with her chopsticks when she saw Jiang Yijun take another food. "What the f***!" Jiang Yijun glanced at her with a dark expression and lowered his voice, "Jiang Ruolan, what are you doing?" "I''m warning you, Xian Zihao isn''t Han Xuegang. Don''t think of using the same tricks as you did to Han Xuegang on him." Jiang lowered her voice too, giving Jiang Yijun a warning. Jiang Yijun''s mouth twitched as if his purpose had been seen through. He glanced at Xian Zihao''s back and said, "Are you serious with him?" "What do you mean by that? We are already married. I repeat once more, married. This is not a joking matter!" Jiang Ruolan stared at him with a very serious expression. Jiang Yijun did not say anything for a long time while looking at her face. Finally, he let out a sigh and continued to lower his head without saying a word. Without waiting for Xian Zihao to finish his call, Jiang Yijun put down his bowl and said in a low voice, "Since you already decide it, I will not bother you again." With that, Jiang Yijun stood up to pick up his travel bag and rushed out the door without waiting for Jiang Ruolan to respond. It took a while for Jiang Ruolan to come back to her senses. When she saw Jiang Yijun leaving, she hurriedly got up and ran after him. By the time she had changed her shoes and chased after him, Jiang Yijun was already almost at the residential complex entrance. Jiang Ruolan immediately grabbed his arm. "Where are you going? You''re a grown up man, not a kid anymore! Why did you do this to me?" Jiang Yijun paused and turned around to look at her. His eyes were cold, "Since you have already made your choice, I have nothing to say! If this is the life you want, of course I shouldn''t bother you anymore!" "Bother? You are my younger brother!" "Who''s your brother?" Jiang Yijun''s eyes were cold as he said, "Jiang Ruolan, you have been playing dumb with me for twenty years. Do you think I really don''t know if you and I are related by blood or not?" The words that she was about to say were instantly choked back as her eyes widened. Jiang Ruolan looked at the indifference in Jiang Yijun''s eyes with astonishment. Jiang Yijun sneered when he saw her shocking face. "It''s too late to say anything now. I won''t interfere in your life from now on. Jiang Ruolan, since you finally got the happiness you want, you should cherish it." Jiang Yijun pushed Jiang Ruolan''s hand away gently and walked out of the Greenville Residence without looking back. Chapter 223 - Severe Gastric Ulcer "Yijun!" "Jiang Yijun, stop right there!" Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses and chased after him. However, Jiang Yijun had taken a taxi by the side of the road. She gritted her teeth and hurried after him, but before she reached the side of the road, she saw the door of the taxi car slammed shut. "Jiang Yijun!" Jiang Ruolan rushed to the side of the road and watched as the car sped off and disappeared into the distance like a string of arrows. Her heart trembled. However, as Jiang Ruolan stepped into the middle of the road, she suddenly heard the sound of piercing ear brakes, and at the same time, her arm was gripped tightly by someone. She was suddenly pulled away from the road and from the car that was about to crash into her. "Are you crazy?! Can''t you see the car? You want to die?!" Xian Zihao''s scolding voice was heard from above her head. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes and looked at the taxi that was getting farther and farther away. ???I " She was so anxious like an ant on a hot pan. "Let me go. I have to go and find Yijun and bring him back." Xian Zihao held her waist with one hand, and while his other hand pressed down Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was struggling against his body. "Jiang Ruolan, calm down first!" "I can''t calm down! Yijun is my little brother! He is the closest person to me in my life. I can''t let him just leave like this! I need to make things clear to him!" Her eyes reddened as she struggled. "Let me go, Xian Zihao! Let go!" "How can I let go of you when you are in such an emotional state?" Xian Zihao suddenly muttered a curse while holding Jiang Ruolan''s body and patted her shoulder, "No matter what happens, I will be here. If you continue to act like this, you will only endanger yourself! You don''t even see the car on the road! How can I let you go after him?" Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment. She finally regained some of her rationality and calmed down. However, her eyes stared blankly at the direction the taxi had disappeared and remained silent. Seeing that she had calmed down, Xian Zihao let her go with a frown. His black eyes stared at her somewhat serious face for a long time before sighing and saying softly, "Are you really sure that you are related to Jiang Yijun?" Jiang Ruolan immediately looked up at him. Xian Zihao''s handsome face was somewhat blurred under the yellow light of the streetlamp. His faint voice didn''t sound like he was forcing her to explain, but rather, he was reminding her that there were some things that she wasn''t the only one who knew. When did Jiang Yijun know about it? Just when Jiang Ruolan was lost in her mind and recalling Jiang Yijun''s attitude, she suddenly heard a suppressed low gasp from beside her. She turned around and saw Xian Zihao''s pale face. "Zihao, what''s wrong?" she asked. Xian Zihao merely casually shook his head, and calmly replied, "I''m fine." He turned around and was about to go inside when he suddenly paused. Xian Zihao slowly pressed his hand against his stomach. His footsteps gradually became slower. When Xian Zihao had come back today, Jiang Ruolan had felt that his mental state was not particularly good, as if he was exhausted. Only now did she notice his abnormality and quickly reached out to support him. "Zihao?!" Jiang Ruolan quickly walked in front of him and discovered that his face was a little pale. A layer of thin sweat seemed to be seeping out of his forehead, but he was still suppressing something with all his might. Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan with a comforting gaze and gently shook his head. "I''m fine. Let''s go inside." "How can you possibly be fine? Your face is so pale!" As Jiang Ruolan caressed his stomach with her hand, she hurriedly said, "You can''t eat spicy food! Yijun likes spicy food, that''s why I decided to cook so many of his favorite foods. I forgot you can not eat spicy food. Let''s go to the hospital." Jiang Ruolan quickly helped him to the parking lot. "No need, Ruolan. I''m fine We have painkillers at home. I will be fine after taking painkillers. " "You''re already in so much pain, why do you still want to take painkillers!" she said immediately. Xian Zihao smiled wryly, "Making a big deal out of nothing." Xian Zihao was in so much pain and couldn''t speak, but he still forced himself to open his mouth, yet at the same time, he still held his stomach tightly. She''s making a big fuss over nothing? Jiang Ruolan had never seen him like this. She was frightened right now. If she drove the car, she''s afraid his pain will worsen. Jiang Ruolan immediately took out her cell phone from her pocket and dialed 120. From what she knew, while in the United States, Xian Zihao will always vomit blood due to abdominal pain and will not regain consciousness. To prevent such a thing from happening again, she needed to take him to the hospital immediately. When the ambulance arrived, Xian Zihao seemed somewhat helpless. He did not know whether to laugh or cry. Jiang Ruolan was really worried about him. In the end, he was helped into the ambulance by a few nurses and doctors in a flustered manner. Xian Zihao was in so much pain that his tall body curled up slightly on the stretcher. When they arrived at the hospital, Jiang Ruolan was ordered to wait outside the emergency room. She bit her fingernails nervously. Recently there was a lot of social engagement that Xian Zihao had to attend, and every day he would be very busy and would only go home at 7 o''clock. Since Jiang Yijun came to visit her today, Xian Zihao took advantage of the situation and accompanied her to prepare a sumptuous dinner. Jiang Ruolan did not think that this slightly spicy food could stimulate his stomach disease until it caused a relapse. Jiang Ruolan waited outside the emergency room for a long time until the door finally opened, and the two nurses came out. In the medical cart, there were two pieces of white cloth covered in blood. "Mr. Xian''s gastric ulcer recurs. Spicy foods will cause his gastric acid secretion to increase. In addition, his gastric ulcer is quite severe. He is vomiting almost 300 milliliters of blood just now." "Severe gastric ulcer?" Jiang Ruolan''s face turned pale. Xian Zihao really can''t eat any food because of his stomach problems. How could she forget about that?! Jiang Ruolan looked anxiously at the emergency room. Xian Zihao''s pale face appeared in her mind, making her feel guilty. After about half an hour, the doctors finally came out. Jiang Ruolan walked up to them hurriedly and asked, "Doctor, how is he? Is it serious?" The doctor answered carefully, "He is much better now, but it''s best to let him rest in the hospital tonight. Since you''re Mr. Xian''s wife, please follow us to complete a few procedures." Jiang Ruolan nodded and followed the doctor upstairs. Under the careful guidance of several doctors and nurses, she took the elevator back to the emergency room. According to the doctor, Xian Zihao needed to stay in the hospital and stay in the emergency room to receive an IV drip. When Jiang Ruolan returned to the emergency room, the emergency room''s doctors and nurses had already emptied the area and temporarily went to the other two emergency rooms for emergency services. No one dared to disturb this room. Chapter 224 - Never Seen A Woman Who Did Not Comb Her Hair Or Wash Her Face? The emergency room door was unlocked. Jiang Ruolan slowly pushed it and looked around the room. There were many instruments arranged here, except for the clean white bed across the window. Xian Zihao lay there silently, and the sound of the door opening did not wake him up. Her heart seemed to grip as she walked slowly closer to him and saw his pale face. Xian Zihao''s usually calm and composed face looked a little tired. As Jiang Ruolan approached him, she realized that his breathing was much lighter than usual. Xian Zihao was in so much pain, but he could still say that Jiang Ruolan was making a big fuss over nothing. Luckily, she had called an ambulance to take him to the hospital, otherwise, with her simple medical knowledge that she had only learned while she worked part-time in small clinics, she was afraid she would only make his condition worse. Jiang Ruolan bent down and looked at the IV drops on his hand. She was afraid that she would wake Xian Zihao, so she sat quietly beside him. She looked at his beautiful face while he slept. Jiang Ruolan laid her arms on the edge of the bed and stared unblinkingly at him. Until the person who did not open his eyes suddenly said, "If you keep looking at me like this, it''s not certain that I won''t do anything to you. Let me remind you, we are in the hospital." Jiang Ruolan was shocked. She immediately broke into a smile and said, "Zihao, did I wake you up?" Xian Zihao''s pair of deep eyes slowly opened, and he turned his head slightly. When he saw the guilty smile on Jiang Ruolan''s face, he could not help but sigh. "Did I scare you?" Jiang Ruolan wanted to nod, but after thinking for a moment, she frowned and said, "I don''t think your stomach ache will be serious. It seems I need to pay more attention in the future. I certainly can not let you touch spicy food." Xian Zihao pursed his lips slightly and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "It''s no use. Normally, any kind of diet is unavoidable when I have work to do. It''s just that I can avoid it when I''m with my family. It''s just a coincidence that I would suddenly have a relapse today." Regardless of whether Xian Zihao tried to calm her down or not, Jiang Ruolan could not laugh. "How many years has your stomach been hurt?" Xian Zihao sighed softly. He didn''t want to answer her question, but with her eyes staring straight at him, he couldn''t do anything. He replied indifferently, "It''s been more than seven years." "Does it happen every time? Often vomited blood? 300 ml? Xian Zihao, you know you can''t be too tired, but you still work like this. This is a big, serious problem! Do you not want your stomach anymore?" Jiang Ruolan was so furious. Xian Zihao just smiled and gently brushed away the hair on her face. Jiang Ruolan knew that now was not the time to discuss this. Xian Zihao needed to rest now, so she didn''t say anything more. She carefully covered his body with a blanket. "I just checked your medical report. It seems like you still need three to four IV drips. You need to stay here for the night. Go to sleep first." Xian Zihao woke up again at night and saw Jiang Ruolan lying on the edge of his bed. He moved to the side slightly to let her lie down next to him. Jiang Ruolan disagreed, saying that it was such a small bed. She didn''t mind, mainly because she was afraid that Xian Zihao wouldn''t be able to sleep well. Xian Zihao ignored her and called the doctor to prepare a small bed next to his. Only then he stopped complaining and went back to sleep. It was really dark in the emergency room. Jiang Ruolan was lying on the bed while thinking about where Jiang Yijun would stay or where he was. This damn brat didn''t even answer his phone. Jiang Ruolan was just about to send a message when Xian Zihao''s phone on the drawer vibrated. She turned her head to the side and casually reached out her hand to take it, only to see that it was actually a message from Zhou Shufen. "Buddha says, ''You have taken my life, and I will repay you for your debts. Buddha also said, ''You love my heart, and I pity your beauty.'' This is because in our relationship, and after a hundred thousand tribulations, I have always been tied down." Jiang Ruolan stared at the message for a long time. Then directly replied, "Buddha also once said that all love belongs to one''s marriage. It is rare for a relationship to last for a long time." After a long time, there was still no reply. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if Zhou Shufen guessed that the message was written by her or if she didn''t want to respond to it. Jiang Ruolan did not have the habit of peeping around, nor did she intend to delete the text. She put the phone to the side and looked at Xian Zihao''s sleeping face. In her mind, she vaguely remembered when she saw Zhou Shufen lacing Little Fishie''s shoes at Beidou Avenue during the day. The mother and daughter pair held hands and went shopping together. Just like that, Jiang Ruolan fell asleep on the side of the bed. When she woke up, it was almost 6 in the morning. It was already dawn and Xian Zihao had already woken up. She insisted on buying some light food for him to eat before she rushed out of the hospital. Shortly afterward, Jiang Ruolan returned to the emergency room with a bowl of porridge. She opened the lid of the bowl and started feeding the food to Xian Zihao. He did not open his mouth and just looked at her for a long time. "I know my appearance is not very attractive now. My face must be oily and my hair untidy, like a crazy woman, but I came in a hurry yesterday, so how do I have time to tidy up my appearance? I did not bring a comb with me, and even though I don''t look good right now, you can still recognize me, right?" Then she put her hand on her waist and shouted. "What are you looking at! You''ve never seen a woman who did not comb her hair or wash her face before?!" Chapter 225 - Jiang Yijuns Anger I Xian Zihao smiled. "I have never seen you in a sorry state, but still so confident with yourself." Jiang Ruolan made a face at him and fed him some porridge. A nurse came to check on Xian Zihao''s condition and then took his temperature. She also did some other tests to make sure he was fine, but doctors suggested that he stay in the hospital for a few days. Xian Zihao rejected his proposal and said he did not need to rest, so no one in the hospital could force him to stay. Even if Jiang Ruolan advised him to rest, he still insisted on leaving the hospital. Xian Zihao held her hand and let her sit beside him. Jiang Ruolan tilted her head and looked at him. "What is it?" Xian Zihao smiled, but there was a serious look in his eyes. "Jiang Ruolan, don''t cross the road in the future when you''re in a bad mood. Promise me?" "Why are you acting like an old woman? You have to think of yourself, not think of me. You''re the one who''s sick right now." Jiang Ruolan glared at him. He just chuckled. Had she really regressed? Why was she feeling like a little loli at this moment? His faint smile suddenly caused her heart to palpitate uncontrollably. Jiang Ruolan leaned over lightly and finally smiled. "I''ll promise you." She didn''t know why, but as she said this, she suddenly recalled Zhou Shufen''s flushed cheeks and watery eyes looking at Xian Zihao. Then she gently said, "Xian Zihao, we''ve known each other for nine years." Jiang Ruolan shook her head. This was not the time for her to think about Zhou Shufen. **** "Sorry, the phone you dialed was turned off." "Sorry, the number you dialed is temporarily unavailable." For the next two days, Jiang Yijun''s phone call could not be answered. Jiang Ruolan took advantage of her lunch break to check the records of his stay at various hotels, but she still did not find him. Just as she was about to send someone to the airport to check if Jiang Yijun had already bought a plane ticket and returned to F City, she was suddenly blocked by Assistant Bai. "Miss Jiang, this is the record that the CEO got from someone. He said it would be helpful to you." Assistant Bai handed her a stack of A4 papers. Jiang Ruolan looked down and saw that it was Jiang Yijun''s record of staying at G City for the past two days. He did not return to F City but stayed at an international hotel at G City. She sighed and smiled amiably at Assistant Bai. "Thank you." The name of the hotel was Bliss B&B. When Jiang Ruolan got there, she immediately went to the receptionist, asking for Jiang Yijun''s room number. She even took out an account book to reveal her relationship with him. Only then did the hotel staff dare to give her a room card. When Jiang Ruolan finally entered Jiang Yijun''s room, she saw him wearing a loose bathrobe and leaned on the liquor cabinet, kissing a young woman. The smell of alcohol filling the room was the first thing that attacked Jiang Ruolan''s nose. She stared in disbelief at the man and woman huddled next to the liquor cabinet. Gritting her teeth, she walked over and angrily separated them. Jiang Yijun seemed to have drunk a lot. His body reeked of alcohol. With a tug from her hand, he staggered back two steps and fell down on the bed. The woman dressed in messy clothes like a vixen immediately screamed out, "Who are you?" "Get out!" Jiang Ruolan said expressionlessly while pointing towards the door. "Scram!" "Who the hell do you think you are, telling me to scram? Where did this lunatic come from? Shouting at me! You want to snatch my man? Are you crazy!?" The woman panicked and reached for her hair. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath, turned her head, and looked coldly at Jiang Yijun, who was sitting motionlessly on the bed. She held the woman''s hand that was trying to grab her hair, then twisted it. When the woman screamed, Jiang Ruolan took out several hundred yuan from her bag and threw it on her face. She pushed her towards the door." Scram! Get lost now!" When the woman saw the money, she immediately stopped throwing a tantrum, but she was still unwilling. She cursed at her in a low voice, but when she met Jiang Ruolan''s eyes that could freeze someone to death, she immediately turned around and ran out. Before she left, she even cursed, "Lunatic!" The door slammed as the woman ran out, and in an instant, Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun were alone in the room. Jiang Ruolan was so angry, her chest rose and fell. She stared at Jiang Yijun, who was sitting on the bed with his eyes closed. "Did you know that I have been looking for you for two days?" She frowned. She tried her hardest to calm herself, but she still couldn''t help but wanted to get angry. Jiang Yijun did not move but sat quietly by the bed as if he did not hear anything. "These two days, you were here? Fooling around with such an eccentric woman?" Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth. "Jiang Yijun, what are you so furious about? You never liked this! Why did you suddenly do this?!" Seeing that he did not move, Jiang Ruolan anxiously walked forward with large strides. She grabbed the collar of his bathrobe with her hands. "Speak! Don''t play dead with me! Tell me everything! Stop hiding with me! Say something!" She grabbed his collar and shook him. "Speak!" Finally, Jiang Yijun raised his head and swept a glance at her with his cold, dark eyes. There was no warmth in his gaze. He pushed her hand away before turning around to open a bottle of wine for himself. Jiang Ruolan watched him open the bottle of alcohol in shock. She rushed forward and snatched the bottle away from his hands, resisting the urge to smash him to the death with this bottle. She looked straight into his eyes and shouted sternly. "Jiang Yijun! Are you trying to piss me off!" Finally, Jiang Yijun stopped his actions and turned his head to look at her with some hesitation. He gave her a glance that was neither cold nor warm. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and placed the bottle of wine to the side. She stared at his sober face, "You want to drink? Sure, your sister will accompany you unconditionally! But before that, you must explain to me exactly what you are doing. I am your sister. Do you not even want me anymore, your only family member?!" "Only family?" As if he had heard a joke, Jiang Yijun suddenly laughed and gave Jiang Ruolan a disdainful look, "Jiang Ruolan, are you sure you are my only family? Why are you playing dumb with me?" Jiang Ruolan was momentarily at a loss for words. She simply stared at him in disbelief. "Just what do you know?" Chapter 226 - Jiang Yijun’s Anger II "What I should know and what I shouldn''t know doesn''t matter here." Jiang Yijun said in a low voice. Then, he took the wine bottle on the table and drank it all in one gulp. Jiang Ruolan quickly took the bottle from his hand. "Stop drinking! Yijun, no matter what, we can talk about this. Don''t drink again!" "Why must you care about me?" Jiang Yijun looked at her coldly. "Why do you mean? I am your ..." Before Jiang Ruolan could even finish her sentence, she saw a mockery in his eyes. She could not help but glare at him, and said firmly, "You once said that we are one, that we''re always needed each other, and no one can take our place! That''s what you said, yourself!" In the end, Jiang Yijun merely snorted coldly, as if he didn''t want to say anything. Seeing his attitude, Jiang Ruolan immediately became angry and pinched his arm. "You brat! Turn around and talk to me! Don''t make things difficult for me!" Jiang Yijun was pinched hard by Jiang Ruolan, but he didn''t shake her off. He just stood on the spot and didn''t say a word. The room was filled with the smell of alcohol. Jiang Ruolan felt uncomfortable and walked to the window and opened it. As she looked back, she saw Jiang Yijun staring at her with a contemptuous look. She paused and frowned. "Jiang Yijun, can you stop acting like a brat? I''ve been looking for you for two full days, and I thought you were going back to F City, so I tried to call you, but you kept turning off the phone. No matter what happens, I am still your sister. You shouldn''t do this!" Jiang Yijun remained silent. "Let me ask you, since when did you know that I''m not related to you?" Jiang Ruolan said quickly. Jiang Yijun pursed his lips and looked away. "Tell me!" Jiang Ruolan raised her voice. "What do you want me to say?!" With a cold face, he said, "That I came to Chunsan a few years ago and learned the truth about the past from some of my friends? That I started to lose control of my feelings when I knew I wasn''t related to you? That I already had a bad impression of you, Jiang Ruolan, years ago? Say that seeing your current happiness, I have no other choice but to back off and not bother you?!" Every word was like a cry of blood, and something hidden in the depths of Jiang Yijun''s heart for so long was suddenly forced out because of Jiang Ruolan''s persistence. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt that her palm gradually became sweaty. She also couldn''t resist the urge to go up and slap him. She forcefully held her nervousness and anger and stood by the window. The cold wind blowing from outside helped her keep her mind clear. ''That I started to lose control of my feelings when I knew I wasn''t related to you?'' ''That I already had a bad impression of you, Jiang Ruolan, years ago?'' These words really destroyed the stable wall in her heart. Jiang Ruolan looked at Jiang Yijun with a calm expression. She couldn''t say a word for a long time. "You forced me to say it." Jiang Yijun said when he felt her gaze on him. He knew these truths were hard for her to accept. In fact, he, himself, even found it hard to accept. Jiang Yijun could not help but laugh, tucking up his bathrobe. He closed his eyes and, sighing, gave off the feeling of a broken pot. "Jiang Ruolan, at first I wanted to at least give us some leeway. You don''t have to hurt me, and I don''t have to embarrass you. But now, you''ve squeezed out all of my leeways." Jiang Yijun smiled a little desolately and sadly, "Like you said, we have been relying on each other for more than twenty years, and in the most difficult times. We almost starved to death together in the basement like beggars. We drank rainwater together, and we ate a pot of cabbage soup together. We have a good relationship all these years. Yes, we may always argue, but that brings us closer to each other." "And " Jiang Yijun frowned, "When I wanted to reveal this to you a few years ago, you were already with Han Xuegang at the time. Even though you knew from a very young age that you and I are not related by blood, you still treated me like your own brother, and I know that some things should not be revealed, but once everything was revealed, I am afraid that everything between you and I will change, and with your personality, you will definitely avoid me. That''s why instead of confessing my feelings to you, I wanted to work hard to repay all the things you have done for me. But look at us now" Jiang Yijun let out a sigh of relief with a faint smile on his face. Jiang Ruolan stared at him, saying nothing. Jiang Yijun also stood by the liquor cabinet, silently looking at her. After a long while, Jiang Ruolan tightly clenched her fist, which was hidden inside her sleeve. She calmed down again and said seriously, "Jiang Yijun, do you know what you''re saying?" Jiang Yijun paused for a moment before looking at her resolutely. "Of course, I know." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath before she said, "No matter what, you can not let yourself be like this. In the future, stay away from those women, just like the one from before and don''t drink too much. We can talk to each other, whether it''s something I can or can''t accept. I can listen to it calmly. Yijun, don''t hurt yourself like this." "Nothing is going on between that woman and me. Nothing happened yet, you interrupted us." Jiang Yijun said in a low voice, but he was still surprised by her calmness. Jiang Ruolan frowned and felt sad with his indifferent tone, but she knew that she had to endure it now. At the very least, she cannot let her relationship with Jiang Yijun fall apart. She could lose everything, but she couldn''t lose Jiang Yijun. Right now, Jiang Ruolan''s mind was in a mess. She never thought things would become like this. She suppressed her anger and said softly, "You rest in this hotel first. I''ll come to look for you in two days." She needed to gather her thoughts before she could find a way to deal with it. After Jiang Ruolan finished speaking, she brushed past Jiang Yijun. Her entire body tensed up. She did not stop for a moment, intending to leave the room immediately. But things wouldn''t go as she planned. Jiang Ruolan was startled, and before she could even open her mouth, her arm was pulled back by Jiang Yijun. His body was lightly pressed against her at the wine shelf. Jiang Yijun slowly bent down his head, looking at her seriously and attentively. The struggle in his eyes was so obvious. No! Jiang Ruolan screamed in her heart. She raised her hand to push him away, but instead, it was caught by him. Jiang Yijun firmly pressed her hand on the shelf. He looked into her eyes, which were filled with fear, and his gaze became even darker. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan had felt fear towards Jiang Yijun, someone who had snuggled up to her for warmth, someone who was only a few months younger than she was. Jiang Yijun grabbed her arm tightly and bent down to kiss her. Jiang Ruolan immediately shouted, "Jiang Yijun, stop!" Chapter 227 - Jiang Ruolan Also Had Her Bottom Line! Jiang Ruolan''s urgent cry caused his lips to stop nearer hers, his deep gaze firmly locking onto her eyes. After a long time, as if he had finally recovered his consciousness, Jiang Yijun suddenly retreated and released her. Jiang Ruolan immediately ran and left the room without looking back. She only stopped running once at the hotel entrance. She looked up at the sky. The color of the sky had changed. It''s nearly evening now. ''Why is this happening'' While driving towards the company, Jiang Ruolan passed the Ling Group. She unconsciously glanced at the building and suddenly saw that disgusting Wei Donghai, smiling as he got in the red BMW. Jiang Ruolan narrowed her eyes and looked at the red BMW in the distance hesitantly. After thinking for a while, she decided to follow the car. Since Wei Donghai suddenly became the Ling Group''s head manager, his backer must be truly not small. She wanted to see who this bastard''s backer was. Jiang Ruolan followed the red BMW within nearly a distance and noticed the car stopped at a coffee shop two streets away from the Ling Group. She parked her car 100 meters away from the red BMW. She stood behind a potted plant with luxuriant leaves and starred in the direction of the coffee shop. Without needing to get close, she was able to see the young woman wearing sunglasses walking out from the driver seat of the BMW. That was Jiang Bingqing Jiang Family naturally could not be underestimated in the business world. Due to her family''s connections, Jiang Bingqing could easily promote a nobody to be a Ling Group manager. After seeing Jiang Bingqing, Jiang Ruolan finally understood what was going on. Her hand tightened around the potted leaves as she looked at Wei Donghai, who was following behind Jiang Bingqing with a respectful and submissive expression. It seemed that he had done a lot of things for Jiang Bingqing. In recent years, Jiang Bingqing''s connections had grown more and more, so perhaps Wei Donghai was not the only one she had helped. Jiang Ruolan suddenly wanted to laugh, but her heart was in turmoil. After so many years, the seemingly brainless Jiang Bingqing was actually able to cultivate so many forces and methods under her hands. No wonder she knew everything so quickly. Could it be that Wei Donghai was an informant to keep an eye on her, or It''s just a simple promotion? From a young age, Jiang Bingqing had been influenced by Zhan Lian to be an ambitious and tricky person. At such a young age, she already knew how to pave the way for herself, and she could even make use of Jiang Family''s wealth to do many things. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to find Jiang Bingqing laughable or terrifying. However, just as she was about to turn around and leave, she caught sight of two men staring at her from the corner of her eye. When she turned around, the two men turned around as if it was just her imagination. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment as Xiong Ruogang''s figure flashed through her mind. She hurriedly called her, and only after confirming that Xiong Ruogang was alright, did she heave a sigh of relief. Seeing these two, Jiang Ruolan immediately remembered that Xian Zihao had once said that if she found anyone around her suspicious, she had to tell him quickly. Right now, Jiang Ruolan wasn''t sure whether those two men were really following her or it was just a coincidence. Jiang Ruolan glanced at her watch and hurriedly went to her car, drove to Xian Group. When she arrived at Xian Group, Assistant Bai told her that Xian Zihao was not in the company and had left two hours ago. When she called Xian Zihao to ask where he was, he paused, just for a moment, but it was long enough for her to guess what he was doing. Jiang Ruolan went to the children''s hospital and saw Xian Zihao''s car parked by the road''s side. He stood beside the car and waited for her with a calm expression. It wasn''t until Jiang Ruolan saw Zhou Shufen walking out of the hospital with Little Fishie in tow that she admitted she had felt as if thousands of knives had stabbed her heart. Xian Zihao walked to greet her. He did not let her go near Xiaoyi and Zhou Shufen. He immediately explained in a soft voice, "Recently, this child''s flu became serious. Xiaoyi suddenly got a high fever at Senior Zhou''s place. Senior Zhou called me for help." He calmed her down softly as if he didn''t want her misunderstood. Jiang Ruolan looked at him and said nothing. Xian Zihao put his arm around her. "Ruolan." Little Fishie was standing beside Zhou Shufen''s legs, her chubby arms tightly hugging Zhou Shufen''s legs. However, her large eyes were staring in their direction, blinking in confusion. Then, she continued to stare at Xian Zihao''s back, and her small white face filled with a happy smile. When Little Fishie saw Xian Zihao, she looked so happy as if she was a daughter seeing her father. The smile in her eyes made Jiang Ruolan speechless. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and smiled. However, her smile instantly froze once she heard Little Fishie''s words. Xiaoyi stood beside Zhou Shufen, gently tugging at her mother''s skirt in puzzlement and shouting, "Mommy, didn''t you say we will go to the cafeteria with daddy? Little Fishie wanted pudding and pineapple!" Zhou Shufen didn''t say anything. She bent down to pick up Little Fishie, ??walked over to Xian Zihao, and stood behind him. She looked at Jiang Ruolan and said, "I wasn''t at the hotel during the day, and Xiaoyi was playing in my grandfather''s room when she suddenly had a high fever. Because in H City, my grandfather trusted Zihao more, so he called him and asked him to bring Xiaoyi to the hospital. I also just arrived." Zhou Shufen''s explanation finally attracted Jiang Ruolan''s attention, but she (Jiang Ruolan) only lightly glanced at her before turning to Xian Zihao and said, "Xian Zihao, if it''s really me who intervened in this mess and delayed anything, and you''re too embarrassed to speak to me about it, then please give me a clear sentence! If you are truly willing to follow me down this path, then don''t display your love and grandeur here!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t have time to fight, but her marriage and life also had its own dignity! She also had her bottom line! Xian Zihao frowned as he held her gently, pulling her body to his embrace. With a strict look of worry in his eyes, he said, "Let''s go back first." His thin lips pursed slightly, his eyes fixed on her, open and sincere and earnest. "Miss Jiang, don''t blame Zihao. It was my grandfather who asked for his help. Zihao only--." Zhou Shufen interrupted from the side. Zhou Shufen didn''t know that Jiang Ruolan was waiting for her to say this. "Miss Zhou." Jiang Ruolan pushed Xian Zihao away and slowly walked towards her. Her gaze was calm. "This is the entrance to the children''s hospital, not the entrance to the Bureau of Civil Affairs, where the divorce procedure is conducted! What is your position, may I ask, to say that? If you want to defend someone, you have to do it when he doesn''t have a wife, right?" Chapter 228 - Taking Wedding Photo And Choosing Wedding Dress I Zhou Shufen''s face instantly stiffened. Her eyes that were as beautiful as the moon, stared at Jiang Ruolan in astonishment. She was the one who had such a glib tongue, yet at this moment, she was unable to retort to Jiang Ruolan''s words. What Jiang Ruolan said was right. No matter how much of the past she had with Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan was his wife at this very moment. Zhou Shufen pursed her lips, not showing any sign of helplessness in front of Xian Zihao. She only looked at Jiang Ruolan''s face in disbelief. Jiang Rulan looked at her expressionlessly. If they hadn''t been educated well, both of them would have already started a fight. When Little Fishie reached out her small hand to push her mother''s leg, Xian Zihao immediately pulled Jiang Ruolan to his embrace again. "Ruolan, let''s go back first. Can we go back first?" His voice was almost gentle as he coaxed her. He looked at her patiently with a frown on his face. Xian Zihao really didn''t want her to make a move on Zhou Shufen in front of Xiaoyi, right? Of course, Jiang Ruolan did not intend to pull her arm away from Xian Zihao''s grip. Like what she said to Jiang Guanyu before, everyone has been educated for over a decade, and they will behave according to how they were being educated. Now, it''s the same. Zhou Shufen''s gaze was on Xian Zihao''s arm. She stood still on the spot, looking at him silently. Jiang Ruolan suddenly smiled and looked at Xian Zihao. "Zihao, will you continue cherishing the past relationship that has become a memory?" Xian Zihao looked at her intensely. "No." His answer was so firm. Xian Zihao pushed Jiang Ruolan to her car. After returning to the Greenville Residence, Xian Zihao coaxed her for a night and held her tightly. Jiang Ruolan knew that Senior Zhou was a guest at H City and knew that once he called Xian Zihao for help, he (Xian Zihao) could not refuse it. The call was made so direct that no one can decide whether it was for personal purposes or not. Even though she knew nothing could have happened between Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen, she still couldn''t get over it. They didn''t sleep until four in the morning. Jiang Ruolan''s mind was a little dazed. She vaguely got up and wanted to go to the balcony to get some air, but she was stopped by Xian Zihao. "The weather is cold, your immune system is too weak, you will have a fever." Jiang Ruolan smiled. She had been alone for over twenty years, and even though she had the flu many times, she still would not die. How could she allow herself to continue being coquettish in his arms? At the very least, she would never let herself be the second Zhou Shufen. Although she had been brooding over it all night, Jiang Ruolan was not someone who would stay mad because of one thing. The next day was the weekend, and Zhan An and Xian Guiying would come over to choose the wedding dress with them. When the sun rose as usual in the morning, Jiang Ruolan would stand by the window and watch the sunrise. Greenville Residence was located in an exceptional environment. Although there were many tall buildings in the city and it was very difficult for someone to watch the sunset, but for the residents of Greenville Residence, one only had to open the door and look to the west, which allowed them to see the full view of the sunset in the evening. Across the window, there was the east, where the sunrise can also be fully seen. It was December, eight or nine days before their wedding. Jiang Ruolan poured a glass of water and sat by the window, watching the sunrise. The water was very hot, and her hands ached from the heat. Just as she was considering putting the glass aside, Xian Zihao walked over and took the glass from her. At the same time, his hand was half-wrapped around her waist, and his gaze was locked on her. His arm that was wrapped around her waist was firm and powerful. Jiang Ruolan leaned on him, listening to his steady heartbeat, and suddenly raised her head to look at him, "Zihao, we will always be together, right?" Xian Zihao put down the glass of water and hugged her tightly. "We will." "About Zhou Shufen " "I have nothing to do with her." "But what about Xiaoyi?" "If Xiaoyi was really my daughter, do you think I''d let my daughter live outside?" In fact, how could she not understand this? "Will there be a next time?" "Nope." **** The next morning, Jiang Ruolan woke up from her nightmare. She dreamed that she had been forced to a dead end, that someone was holding her neck with a knife. Blood was flowing down her neck little by little. As Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes, she saw Xian Guiying sitting on the bed, holding a tape and measuring her neck and collarbone. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she sat up on the bed. "What are you doing?" "Sister-in-law, didn''t you promise me that today you will try on your wedding dress? My brother said that the wedding dress and jewelry design had already been decided. I am quite knowledgeable about jewelry and would like to measure the thickness of your neck. If I were planning my first necklace in the future, I would probably use you as my model." As Xian Guiying spoke, she wrote down the measurements on a piece of paper and glanced at the time. "It''s almost noon. Why are you awake now?" Jiang Ruolan watched the sunrise before she fell asleep. She looked at the clock and saw it was already 9 AM. Before she fell asleep, she remembered Xian Zihao mentioned that she had an appointment with the wedding dress designer at 10:30 AM. Jiang Ruolan stood up hurriedly, but as soon as she did so, she felt her head spin and there was a throbbing pain in her stomach. "What''s wrong?" Xian Guiying quickly went to support her. Jiang Ruolan sat on the bed and shook her head. "It''s nothing. Maybe it''s because I got up in a hurry, that''s why my head was dizzy." "Then sit down for a while, I''ll call my brother." "There''s no need, I''m fine now." Jiang Ruolan got up again and lowered her hand to rub her stomach. She felt like there''s nothing wrong, but when she suddenly glanced at Xian Guiying''s loose clothes, she immediately remembered that she was still feeling a little nauseous in these few days, but it wasn''t too obvious. Jiang Ruolan continued rubbing her stomach, thought that she needed to go to the hospital to have a check-up. Their pre-wedding photos were taken in the afternoon. Jiang Ruolan was a little embarrassed, but Xian Zihao seemed like he was used to this. Every time the photo was taken, his smile and expression were very natural. It was hard to tell whether he was acting as recommended by the photographer or not. The photographer had indeed been correcting Jiang Ruolan''s posture. "Come, bride, please tilt your head to the left. Come closer ~" "Right, smile even sweeter " "Don''t be so stiff, bride. Come, hug, and stick together. Right, that''s right!" "This way, don''t move, don''t move " Jiang Ruolan''s body was stiff. Xian Zihao suddenly bent down and whispered into her ear, "Wife, smile a little ~" Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment as she felt his hand scratched her waist lightly, causing her to burst into laughter. Originally, she was on the verge of death, but now, she couldn''t even hold back her laughter anymore. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes to glare at Xian Zihao, "Why are you tickling me?" Instead of answering, Xian Zihao suddenly bent his head and kissed her on the lips. Jiang Ruolan was stunned again, but then the flash of light flickered one after another. "Good! Good! It was too perfect! The groom was revealing his true feelings! It''s both natural and perfect!" In front of so many people, any person would feel embarrassed if they showed their PDA. Furthermore, Xian Guiying, who was holding hands with Zhan An was laughing at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan secretly poked at Xian Zihao''s chest with force. Xian Zihao''s usually calm face was brimming with smiles as he held her hand and hugged her waist tightly. He then whispered into her ear, "Are you tired? It''s almost over. This is a necessary process in life." "Why does it look like you are used to this?" Jiang Ruolan muttered in a low voice. Xian Zihao chuckled. "I have no experience in taking wedding photos, but you little media people usually do. It''s just that you don''t dare to release your photos due to the PR department of the company beating up individual media outlets. Do you think I''m the only one who gets shot?" "Taking a wedding photo and kissing publicly? Bro, how come I didn''t know you had this side too?" Xian Guiying muttered to herself while passing them two bottles of mineral water. Chapter 229 - Untitled Jiang Ruolan took it and took a sip. At first, she was not enthusiastic, but because everything was set and booked, so she still braced herself. After all, this wedding ceremony was a symbol, and Jiang Ruolan hoped Zhou Shufen would stop harassing and try to destroy her relationship with Xian Zihao. In fact, Jiang Ruolan wasn''t a very persistent person, so she wouldn''t force herself to endure too many things that she couldn''t tolerate. To put it bluntly, she did believe Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan met Xian Zihao''s honest gaze and said sincerely, "I want the wedding arrangements to be simple. I want it held between friends and relatives. For friends from both the business and government side, we will invite them to a banquet at a different time since we need to have the same respect for them too, right?" Xian Zihao smiled faintly and gently stroked her head with his hand. "Of course, that is what I had planned to do as well. At least I don''t want my wedding to turn into a fawning celebration." Jiang Ruolan smiled sweetly and wrapped her arms around his neck. She wanted to kiss him on the cheek while no one was looking, but she suddenly heard a sound of shooting and a flash. Jiang Ruolan turned her head and saw the photographer chuckling, "This one is not bad ~" Jiang Ruolan was so embarrassed. Then she heard Xian Zihao''s laughter coming from above her head. He hugged her to prevent her from snatching the photographer''s camera. Jiang Ruolan hugged him back. ''Xian Zihao, you should feel really lucky. If the one you met was Jiang Ruolan, who just came out of Jiang Family seven years ago, you probably would have been bitten all over by me and turned into a panda.'' The current Jiang Ruolan was no longer the impulsive girl when she was seventeen. Time would truly change many things, such as the orientation of value, the cultivation of character, and the method and the bottom line of love. *** Jiang Ruolan got up from the sofa and looked at the door to the second floor, which was opened. Thinking that Xian Zihao should be in the study, she casually picked up her phone and wanted to call the hospital. She booked the appointment for a check-up and immediately asked for a female doctor. She wasn''t uncomfortable being checked by the male doctor, and although this was a normal situation, she really couldn''t accept it. Jiang Ruolan wanted a female doctor because she wanted her examined in all aspects. After making an appointment at the gynecology clinic tomorrow afternoon, Jiang Ruolan decided to take a quick nap. When she woke up, she saw Xian Zihao walking down from the second floor and taking the call. "Zihao?" Jiang Ruolan called out his name when she saw him change into a new shirt. Xian Zihao''s gaze turned gentle as he looked at her, "Do you know about Xian Group and Black Market? The police have intercepted the criminal accomplice. I need to go check the scene. Be good and stay home, I will be back soon." "Is it dangerous? You need to be careful." Jiang Ruolan was anxious. She was really worried that something bad would happen to him. "Are you that worried about me? Are you afraid that I''ll run away?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. Jiang Ruolan ran her hand over the newspaper. "Isn''t it good to worry about you?" "I''ll be back after I handle this case. You go to bed early. I promise to be by your side when you wake up in the morning. Hmm?" Xian Zihao chuckled. Without waiting for her reply, he picked up his coat and put it in the crook of his arm before heading out. Jiang Ruolan went to heat a glass of milk for herself and went to sleep. She knew that she would wake up the next morning to find Xian Zihao lying next to her. She knew she would see him, so she didn''t have any worries. Life was so warm and peaceful. For every woman, this was the happiness they wanted the most. Jiang Ruolan woke up from her sleep in shock. Her body was drenched in a cold sweat. When she got up, she found that Xian Zihao hadn''t returned yet. She looked at her phone on the bedside table. There were two missed calls. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if she pressed the mute button or not, but she really didn''t hear any calls. It was Assistant Bai''s number. The time of the call was 2 in the morning and it was already 5 in the morning. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment. There must be something urgent for Assistant Bai to call at this time. Jiang Ruolan immediately called Assistant Bai anxiously. The phone rang a dozen times before it was answered. Just as it was connected, there was a burst of noise coming from the other side. It sounded like there were quite a few people there. "Miss Jiang?" Assistant Bai''s voice sounded a little tired. "Assistant Bai, you called me? What happened?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at the time and started to worry. When Assistant Bai said the following words, her face instantly turned pale. Jiang Ruolan abruptly got up from the bed and grabbed her coat. She put it on and hurriedly ran out. Since she was unfamiliar with hospitals in the eastern suburbs, she decided to get a taxi. Assistant Bai''s words kept echoing in her head. "Last night, we arrested this criminal on the eastern outskirts of the city. The people involved in the dirty case, including some thugs, decided to intervene, resulting in a shooting case last night. President Xian and others ... He was shot while trying to rescue a company employee who was in the custody of the gang." "The gunshot wound was on his shoulder. The doctor had tried his best to treat the wound and President Xian was out of danger. Although it''s not fatal, he remained unconscious for several hours. President Xian was still lying in the intensive care unit and not yet waking up." There were only a few taxis in the early morning. Jiang Ruolan hurried to the main road to call a taxi. However, she was only walking a few steps when she felt someone rush towards her from behind. Jiang Ruolan gasped in a breath. An extremely pungent smell suddenly assaulted her nose. The moment she realized that her nose and mouth had been covered with a cotton cloth, she tried to fight, but for some inexplicable reason, she felt her head spin. Before she could even struggle, her vision went dark and her body powerlessly fell backward. Chapter 230 - Kidnapping I It was dark. There was not a single crack of light in the darkness. It''s been hours of endless darkness. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were wide open, but all she could see was pitch-black. From the intense struggle when she had just woken up a few hours ago to the moment she lost all her strength, all she could do was lie there motionless. Jiang Ruolan could feel that she was lying on a rather wide bench, her hands behind her back, tied tightly with ropes. Her legs, too, were tied to the end of the bench, and no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn''t move at all. There was something sealed on her lips. Just like that, she was locked up in this dark place. Jiang Ruolan did not know where she was now, and after being here for several hours, the anxiety and the fear she had experienced seven years ago assaulted her together. However, she did her best to control her emotions as she thought carefully about the people who appeared near her recently and the people who might have kidnapped her. And no matter how much she thought, she still couldn''t figure out who was the culprit. Was it Wei Donghai? Jiang Bingqing? Who was it? And for what? Xian Zihao was still in the hospital with bullet wounds and while she was abducted. Were all these closely intertwined? Even if someone wanted to kidnap her and blackmail her, it wouldn''t be right now! Suddenly, she heard the sound of messy footsteps coming closer and closer. Jiang Ruolan immediately closed her eyes. *Creak.* The sound of a heavy metal door opening was heard. "Was the drug too strong? Why isn''t she awake yet?" A voice of a man in his early twenties was heard. "Who cares, Old Wei just told us to catch and bring her here. We had watched her for days and finally decided to take the opportunity to kidnap her when some people who were secretly protecting her leave her side last night." Another impatient voice, sounding like a thirty-four-year-old man, was heard. The voice contained some dissatisfaction. "This time, after we get the payment, we''d better go abroad to hide. This is Xian Zihao''s wife. If we get caught, we won''t be able to live a good life anymore!" "Don''t tell me that you guys had overdose this woman and she''s dead?" Another man''s voice was heard when the metal door opened again. The man walked in and glanced at Jiang Ruolan. He held out his hand under her nose to check whether she was still breathing or not. "It''s just some knockout drugs, how can she die?" Another man walked in and looked down at the motionless Jiang Ruolan. He hesitated and then said, "Go call Old Wei and tell him to come here immediately. When will he pay us the remaining money?! This woman has been locked up here for some hours. If she did not die because of overdose, then she would die because of suffocation. Before we hand her to Old Wei, we definitely can''t let her die! We can''t afford to offend Xian Zihao!" "I''ll get a bottle of water and wake her up." "There''s a bottle of mineral water in the car. Go get it and wake her up." Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to open her eyes when she heard that they wanted to splash water on her. The two men were startled. They didn''t expect her to open her eyes so suddenly. The man in his thirties looked at her coldly, as if he was trying to come up with a plan. The twenty-something-year-old man beside him said, "Brother Yi, if Old Wei doesn''t come soon, we may need to think of another solution." "Shut up!" The man who had been called Brother Yi pulled up his sleeves, exposing the scary tattoo on his arm. He looked down at Jiang Ruolan''s pleading eyes and said, "If she dies in our hands, then we won''t have any chance to live anymore. We can''t kill her!" With that, Brother Yi lowered his head and said in a small voice, "She''s not a woman from a wealthy family, but Xian Family is not an ordinary family." "But she already saw our face." "You stay here. I''ll talk to her." A moment later, a man named Yi Bohai bent down and asked in a testing, cold voice, "You don''t want to die, do you?" Jiang Ruolan frowned. She didn''t understand this person''s probing attitude, but she nodded. "The person who paid us to kidnap you hasn''t come. I can let you not be bound like this, and I can let you talk, but you should promise not to shout. Also, if anything happens, you should pretend that you never saw our face!" Yi Bohai looked at Jiang Ruolan''s stunned expression. He paused for a moment, then turned around to look at his companion. The young man pursed his lips, showing no disapproval. If it weren''t for the outrageously high price that Wei Donghai had paid, they would not have dared to take over this task. They had long heard that Xian Zihao''s head was worth about eighteen million, but after many years, no one could touch him. Even the people around him are not easy to approach. Originally, they were still considering the mission for a long time, thinking they would have to follow Jiang Ruolan for a few days and try to find an opportunity to kidnap her. Unexpectedly, a golden opportunity fell to their lap. Right now, they couldn''t decide on anything and they could not kill this woman. However, just in case, it was better to talk to her first. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth was sealed with tape and she was unable to speak. She was so nervous that she did not dare to breathe. She thought for a moment, then looked at the young man next to her and the one at the door. Judging from the scars on their faces, it was clear that they had both been slightly injured and possibly even killed many people. If she didn''t compromise now, she would only be at a disadvantage, so she nodded. "Why are you wasting your breath on her? Old Wei is about to arrive. Tie her up!" Suddenly, another man walked in. He wore a scary mask on his face and his eyes were fierce. He waved his hand in front of his nose in disgust. What is this disgusting smell?" After hearing this, Yi Bohai hesitated for a moment, then nodded, signaling the young companion to come over. The two of them reached out to untie Jiang Ruolan and held her tightly, giving her no chance to fight. They let her sit on a bench and then tied her up from top to bottom. The masked man was probably their leader because as soon as he entered, these two men''s faces turned anxious. Although Jiang Ruolan''s heart was pounding, she tried her best to be clear-headed. She looked at them and made a ''wuwuwu'' sound as she looked Yi Bohai''s leaving figure Chapter 231 - Kidnapping II One can see that both were not so familiar with kidnapping. Jiang Ruolan did not know who the mastermind was, so she took the opportunity to make a sound. Yi Bohai turned around and looked at her suspiciously. Her eyes widened as she looked at him pleadingly. Noticing that Jiang Ruolan wanted to say something, Yi Bohai thought for a moment and then looked around. Seeing that he was the only one here, he went over to her and tore the tape off her mouth. "What are you trying to say?" Jiang Ruolan knew that if she screamed for help now, it would endanger her. The smell here was very unpleasant, a little similar to the smell around the garbage dump in the city, and not many people around here, so even if she shouted for help, it was useless. Just when she was about to speak, the man outside suddenly came in and was impatiently urging, "Hurry up! We can''t let anyone find out about this." Yi Bohai immediately put the tape back on her mouth, gave her a cold look, and quickly left. Jiang Ruolan cried out in indignation and wanted to call out to Yi Bohai, but he and his accomplice seemed really anxious. They were afraid that someone would discover the situation here, so they all walked out in quick steps. The heavy metal door was shut closed, and darkness once again filled her eyes. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and stopped struggling. She lowered her head as she anxiously recalled what they had just said. The Old Wei they were talking about Could it be that disgusting fat man Wei Donghai? She broke out in a cold sweat. Why did he ask someone to kidnap her? **** Eastern Suburb Hospital. "Tsk tsk, you''re not dead yet?" The VIP ward''s door was suddenly pushed open, and a mocking voice was heard from outside. Qin Gengxin sneered as he approached, looking at the pale face of a patient lying on the bed. Xian Zihao had just finished dealing with the Xian Family and had just closed his eyes to rest for a moment when he heard Qin Gengxin''s voice. Qin Gengxin''s expression clearly showed that he did not come here to visit Xian Zihao but to ridicule him. Xian Zihao smiled wryly as he saw Qin Gengxin take out a chair and sit on the edge of the bed with a mocking expression on his face. "I''m already like this and yet, you still wanted to make fun of me?" Xian Zihao shook his head and laughed. "If I''m not making fun of you, then what do you think I''m doing here?" Qin Gengxin crossed his legs and leisurely picked up a fresh banana from the table beside him. He slowly peeled the banana and began to eat, eating while holding it horizontally with a helpless smile on his face." You, Xian Zihao, have been the number one person in the underworld for so many years, and I''ve always been worried that your little life would eventually end up falling, but in these few years, I''ve discovered that no matter how capable those people are, they won''t be able to touch a single hair of yours. I was just thinking about learning the method you used, but in the end Tsk, tsk. In the blink of an eye, you''ve been shot in the face and become a victim of injuries." Qin Gengxin said while secretly clicking his tongue in satisfaction, "What a pity." Xian Zihao glanced at him. "A pity?" "With only your shoulder being injured... Tsk, the perpetrator should have shot your vitals and left you in an inhumane state!" Qin Gengxin had a regretful expression on his face. "You really want me to go to heaven." Xian Zihao sighed slowly. Qin Gengxin snorted coldly. He glanced at Xian Zihao''s expression, then looked at his shoulder, "From what Assistant Bai just said, you woke up around noon. So, tell me, how does it feel to walk back from the gates of hell?" "It''s just a small wound. What did you expect me to feel?" "I passed by the scene before I came here. Even though it was closed, I could still see it on the outskirts. Tsk, tsk, there was blood all over the ground." Xian Zihao was a little tired. He closed his eyes and leaned against the pillow, not saying a word. Qin Gengxin stood up straight and walked around the ward. He looked around at the variety of supplements piled up around him, kicked a top fruit basket on the ground with his feet, crossed his arms over his chest, and glanced at the sky outside the window. Then he looked at the time and turned back to look at Xian Zihao, whose face was completely devoid of blood. "Jiang Ruolan didn''t know that you were injured?" Xian Zihao frowned and slowly turned his head to look at him. "What is it? Don''t tell me that you didn''t inform her?" Xian Zihao pursed his lips slightly and said indifferently, "Last night, I instructed Assistant Bai to control this news. Most of the people who came to see me today were involved in what happened last night, and I don''t plan to let her know about this." After saying this, he frowned slightly, as if he was thinking of something. Qin Gengxin, however, was a bit suspicious. "You were unconscious and since Assistant Bai had already informed the Xian Family, how could she possibly leave Jiang Ruolan out of it?" Xian Zihao was also considering this. Qin Gengxin continued, "Although the news was suppressed by the media, there were employees of the media company last night. Otherwise, how do you think I would have gotten the news and rushed to the hospital so quickly? Ruolan does business reporting and after ten hours, news like this was more than enough to reach her ears." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything, but his gaze swept across the phone on the table. At the same time, there was a light knock on the door. The two of them looked at the door and saw Zhou Shufen, who was wearing a summer dress, walking in. Her eyes were filled with worry. "How are your injuries? Zihao, can you please not scare me like this?" Qin Gengxin put his hand in his pocket and coldly looked at the silent Xian Zihao. Only then Zhou Shufen noticed Qin Gengxin''s presence. She glanced at him for a moment before continuing to focus her gaze on Xian Zihao. She reached out to untie his clothes to check on his injuries, but Xian Zihao immediately stopped her hand. "I''m fine, just a small wound. I''ll be fine in a few days." Xian Zihao smiled faintly and pushed Zhou Shufen''s hand away politely. Zhou Shufen froze. She looked at his pale and silent face and bit her lips, "Zihao, since you are already injured to such an extent, can you not use such a method to make us suffer together? In my eyes, your life is the most important thing. No matter how you want to punish me, it''s fine! But let me see your injury first!" Zhou Shufen then tried to untie his clothes again. Chapter 232 - Kidnapping III Just when Zhou Shufen''s hand was about to touch him, Qin Gengxin suddenly scolded her coldly, "This is also the right time for you to kiss him too, isn''t it?" Zhou Shufen''s hand froze for a moment before she retracted her hand and turned around to look at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin''s eyebrows shot up as he looked at her with a smile that was not a smile. "Why do I suddenly remember that there was a person who was extremely proud back then? How could this person learn to bow her heads so easily now?" Zhou Shufen took a deep breath. "Gengxin, I think you should be careful with the way you talk. I--" "I told you, don''t talk to me! If it wasn''t for that child, I would never have brought you here! I still haven''t seen this child''s DNA and yet you dare to reach this far using such a trick method. Why can''t you still not understand?! It''s fine to lie to me before I find out the truth, but do you really think such a trick could fool Zihao? I think you really don''t know how a man thinks." After saying that, Qin Gengxin fixed his collar with a sneer on his face. He casually rolled up his sleeve and picked up an exquisite silver lighter to play with his hand. Zhou Shufen was a little angry, but she could not say a word. She endured for a while before saying, "Qin Gengxin, the feeling of having your beloved woman snatched away by your good brother isn''t very good, right? Zihao and I had known each other for nine years. If it wasn''t for that sudden turn of events, how could Jiang Ruolan act so arrogantly in front of me as Xian Zihao''s wife? Who exactly is the third party here? Do you need me to explain?" Qin Gengxin looked at her indifferently. Zhou Shufen turned around and looked at Xian Zihao, who was frowning slightly because of her words. "Zihao" At this moment, Assistant Bai walked in. She was stunned when she saw the situation inside the ward. "What is it?" Xian Zihao averted his gaze from Zhou Shufen and looked at Assistant Bai. "President Xian." Assistant Bai hesitated for a moment and then said cautiously, "Last night''s offenders are all inside the jail. Someone from the squad came over and asked me to give this file to you. I''m thinking about your body, so right now, I''m not sure whether to give you this file or not." "It''s fine, give it to me." Xian Zihao said indifferently. "Alright." Assistant Bai nodded. She left the file on the table and thought for a moment. She looked at Xian Zihao and was about to say something. Xian Zihao''s gaze only on Assistant Bai and Zhou Shufen was utterly ignored. She wanted to say something, but when she saw Xian Zihao''s expression, she could not open her mouth. She just stood by the bedside and stared at him. "Miss Jiang, she " Assistant Bai suddenly said. Qin Gengxin immediately fixed his gaze on Assistant Bai. At the same time, Xian Zihao''s gaze also froze. He had a bad premonition as he looked at Assistant Bai. "I informed Miss Jiang about your injury in the early hours of the morning." Looking at Xian Zihao''s frown, Assistant Bai suddenly felt a little awkward, but she continued in a low voice, "She told me that she would come here immediately, but it''s been 10 hours and she still hasn''t arrived. I thought she might have been delayed on the way or had some other urgent matter, but now " Qin Gengxin looked down at the watch on his wrist. Xian Zihao immediately looked at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin silently shook his head, indicating that he didn''t see Jiang Ruolan at the company this morning. Suddenly, Xian Zihao''s cell phone rang on the bedside table. He reached out to take it, causing the wound on his shoulder to twitch. His face turned pale. His expression froze as he quietly listened to what was being said on the other end of the. Xian Zihao silently sat there for more than ten seconds before he gritted his teeth and said, "Say it again?" Five seconds later, he abruptly flipped the quilt and pulled the needle from the back of his other hand. Ignoring the wounds on his shoulder that had yet to heal, he tried to get off the bed "Zihao!" **** When the heavy metal door opened again, Jiang Ruolan was already suffocated by the stuffy air, and a layer of sweat covered her body. When she heard the sound, she subconsciously looked up to see a fat figure walking in. It really was him! Wei Donghai! Jiang Ruolan raised her delicate eyebrows and looked coldly at Wei Donghai, who was walking in with a bunch of keys in his hand. Her hands, which were tied behind her back, suddenly clenched into fists. Even her breathing had become heavy. "Miss Jiang ~" Wei Donghai''s plump body approached her step by step. It seemed that there was really no one around; there wasn''t even a need to close the metal door. Wei Donghai looked at Jiang Ruolan with a smile and said, "We meet again!" Jiang Ruolan looked at him and then behind him. There was no one behind him, but there was the sound of a car outside. She stared at him with suspicion until his big fat hand suddenly lifted her chin. Jiang Ruolan wanted to turn her head, but her chin was gripped tightly by him. She couldn''t speak and only struggled in disgust. "Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! Seven years ago, you had the same violent face that made me so anxious." Wei Donghai bent down and smelled her intoxicating scent. "You''ve been locked in this place for a long time, but you still smell nice." "Ugh!" Jiang Ruolan stared at him, both furious and anxious. Her entire body was trembling as she struggled with all her might. Wei Donghai sneered and suddenly grabbed her hair. He lowered his head, neared her face, and sneered. "I heard that you''re already married? I really wanted to know if the body that I''ve been dreaming about for seven to eight years ago has developed or not. Was it still fascinating?" As he spoke, his hand gently caressed her neck, causing Jiang Ruolan to shudder in disgust. Her eyes glared at him with intense hatred. She wanted to kill him! Suddenly, there was a pain in her mouth, and the tape that had been sealing her mouth was torn off. Jiang Ruolan immediately shouted, "Bastard! Aren''t you afraid of retribution?!" Wei Donghai lowered his head, put his head close to her face, and said with a smile, "I like the way you bare your fangs and brandished your claws. The angrier you are, the more excited I get. However " Wei Donghai surveyed his surroundings. "This place stinks too damn much. It''s really depressing. I''ll bring you to a good place." "Ugh " Jiang Ruolan was about to curse, but Wei Donghai suddenly covered her mouth with his hand. Her body was pulled up by him. As he restrained her, he held her mouth tightly, and the strength in his hand made her unable to breathe. "Ugh!??? In the blink of an eye, Wei Donghai had brought Jiang Ruolan out of that dark place. As soon as she walked out, her eyes filled with tears as she could not adjust to the bright sunlight. She had been in the dark for several hours, so when she was suddenly exposed to light, her eyes felt ache. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes and struggled, but her body was suddenly pushed into a car by Wei Donghai. Chapter 233 - Kidnapping IV Familiar fear spread throughout her body, and her body was firmly restrained by Wei Donghai. He also took the opportunity to stroke her cheek and her neck while the driver drove the car. His fat fingers were ice-cold, and when it touched her face, the feeling was like a terrifying snake slowly crawling on her body, making her feel extremely disgusted and repulsed. Seven years ago, when the same incident happened, at that time, Jiang Ruolan was still a child that no one doted on, and the Jiang Family didn''t care whether she was alive or dead. Jiang Bingqing had hired those men to do whatever they wanted to her, but at that time, Qin Gengxin and Jiang Yijun came to her rescue. Now..Xian Zihao had been shot, and he couldn''t show up to save her. What should she do? The disgusting feeling, fear, and despair pressed down on her. While Wei Donghai was so obsessed with caressing her face, Jiang Ruolan took this opportunity to bite his hand, but the moment she did, she was slapped hard on the face by him. "Slut! How dare you!" Wei Donghai tore off a piece of tape and sealed her mouth again, while at the same time, he ruthlessly yanked on her collar. Instantly, the shirt buttons on her chest were ripped open, revealing a large part of her skin at her collarbone. Jiang Ruolan struggled with all her might, but her chin was suddenly grabbed tightly by Wei Donghai. "Slut! I''m warning you, don''t even think about messing with me! If you f*cking dare to mess with me again, I''ll directly strip you naked in this car and let you taste the feeling of being watched by a group of men at the same time!" Jiang Ruolan''s body trembled as she glared at him. If looks could kill, Wei Donghai would have died thousands of times! "I know what you''re thinking! You''re waiting for Xian Zihao''s men to save you, right?" Wei Donghai''s hand once again touched her cheek and then her ear, as if he was intentionally making her feel uncomfortable. His indecent eyes and ice-cold fingers made her want to vomit! "I have sent someone to follow you for days, do you think I have no backup plan once this thing goes haywire? So what if you have Xian Zihao backing you? Wasn''t he unable to protect himself right now? You want to wait for him to save you? Hahaha When his injury heals and finds out that you have been kidnapped, I estimate that you have enjoyed being under me and other men for a week! I have enough time to destroy all the evidence he can get and plenty of time to play with you. If he found you, I''ll hide you again!" "Don''t glare at me like that. Your seductive gaze makes me unable to control myself." Jiang Ruolan glared at Wei Donghai fiercely. She wanted to puke at his face, but she knew it was useless. She tried to save herself, but she couldn''t. Her heart gradually sank Once they arrived at the secluded place, her body was immediately thrown into a single bed. Jiang Ruolan''s body was still tied up. She curled up on her side with a thin blanket on her body. Ten minutes had passed after they left her here. Wei Donghai seemed to be called by someone, and he left after making sure the straps on her body were tight and strong. Jiang Ruolan didn''t go to the company for a day and even told Assistant Bai that she would soon be in the hospital. She didn''t know whether they were aware of her situation, and she also didn''t know what happened outside. What Jiang Ruolan was most worried about right now was Xian Zihao''s injury! In this kind of situation, Jiang Ruolan could only think of ways to save herself and couldn''t rely on anyone to save her. Life didn''t have that many coincidences and possibilities, maybe Xian Zihao was still in the hospital right now and still unconscious, so she had to escape and find him. She couldn''t be afraid, nor can she be too confident. Cold sweat dripped from her forehead to her bound hands. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. Calm down. Calm down. If she was not mistaken, right now she was in the basement of the Bar on Bicetown Road. Usually this place was filled with hooligans and street thugs. The basement might have been the employee''s place, or perhaps it was a secluded trading area for the bar''s customers. The furnishings were simple, and even though there was no unpleasant smell, it still had the scent of poor perfume. There are dark footprints on the walls and broken leather on the floor. Jiang Ruolan looked around carefully. Her hands and feet were tied, so she struggled to sit up a bit, then she sat on the bed with her legs crossed and looked up. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and tried to untie the rope on her wrists. It was very difficult for her to untie this rope because it was made from strange material that can not be broken. Since she can''t do so, she tried to change her strategy. Jiang Ruolan carefully moved her legs to the side of the bed and stood up bit by bit, but because her hands were tied behind her back, she had no choice but to bend over and quietly jumped to the front door little by little, listening for any activity outside. There seemed to be no one outside, only a faint sound of people moving back and forth. When she was first brought in, she knew that there was a dark and narrow corridor outside and that there was a staircase at the end of the corridor. As Jiang Ruolan climbed the stairs, there was a soundproof door hidden in the corner of the bar. No wonder Wei Donghai didn''t send anyone to guard her. Did he really think that this kind of lock could really lock her up? Jiang Ruolan stopped for a moment, then saw a high table not far from her. She carefully jumped nearer it and lowered her head, trying her best to rub the hairpin on her head to the table. The hairpin fell out and Jiang Ruolan cheered cheerfully. She put the hairpin back into her hand before jumping back to the door. With her back facing the door, she placed the hairpin into the lock next to the doorknob. Jiang Ruolan clenched her teeth and inserted the metal side of the hairpin into the door with all her strength, then she carefully tested the lock. If not for the fact that she was often locked in a room at Jiang Residence, she wouldn''t have known this trick. Jiang Bingqing would often lock her up in her room because she didn''t want to let her eat. To eat, to survive, and to go out to school, Jiang Ruolan would be locked up from time to time again by Jiang Bingqing and starting from that moment, she had slowly learned a method to unlock the door. The lock on this basement door was only a simple, solid, single lock. Time passed little by little, and her anxiety became stronger. Every time she heard footsteps from outside, she would grip the hairpin tightly and turn around, wanting to jump back to the bed. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how many times she had turned back and forth, and her forehead was covered in sweat. She took a deep breath and tightened her grip on the hairpin, which seemed to have been a tool to save her life. Jiang Ruolan carefully twisted the door handle with her bound hands, and as the door opened, the roar of the deafening bar suddenly came crashing. Jiang Ruolan carefully stuck her head out, looked left and right, then quietly closed the door. She jumped quickly to the staircase. Suddenly, she saw someone was walking down the stairs. Jiang Ruolan was startled and abruptly turned around and saw an unlocked door next to the stair. She immediately went into the room, lightly closed the door, leaned against it, and listened to the sounds coming from outside the door with a heavy heartbeat. Chapter 234 - Kidnapping V Although the room was dark, when Jiang Ruolan opened the door to enter, she could see that this room''s layout and furniture were almost the same as the one she had just entered. It seemed that every room in this basement corridor was the same. Just as she was thinking, she heard Wei Donghai''s voice from outside the door. As soon as she heard his voice, all the hair on her body stood up. "Brother Wei, there are already military people outside. Now that we are all on the same side, you don''t have to worry anymore. Everything will go smoothly." "En, as long as there is no mistake, I will hide that woman here for two days and then move her to another place after that. I trust you guys to keep an eye on her. Don''t ever let her get away." "Don''t worry, you and our boss are old acquaintances. I''ve heard that you two were sworn brothers, so of course I''ll help you with such a small matter. But Big Brother Wei, you really have pretty good eyes. Where did you get that little girl? She looks pretty good!" "Oh, that woman? She''s my woman. Seven years ago, I already had a taste of her. What? Do you want to see her naked photos? Who knows it will help you satisfy your craving." "You already tasted her seven years ago? Since you''re old sweethearts, why do you still tie her up?" "You don''t understand, haha " "Heh heh, we really don''t understand. If Brother Wei gets tired of playing with her, then you should give the girl to us so we can play too ~" "Sure, I''ll let your brothers have a taste of her after I have played with her for a few days!" The sound of footsteps came closer and closer to the room she was in. There was a sudden silence outside and then a low voice came, "She hasn''t run far yet, go look around immediately. The rope on her body can''t be untied at the moment. It''s just 20 minutes after I left her alone, she will certainly not be able to escape 100 meters!" "Hurry up and find her!" Then, Wei Donghai lowered his voice. "Bring her back soon! Don''t let anyone know!" Then, more and more footsteps were heard. The doors to the rooms were opened one by one. Jiang Ruolan held her breath. She carefully turned around and hid under a black table. She crouched down, not daring to breathe too loudly. "Take a look at every room!" Suddenly, someone pushed open the door of her room at the same time. The man switched on the light on the wall and looked around the room. Then he switched off the light, closed the door, and went to inspect the other rooms. They were in a hurry and didn''t notice Jiang Ruolan, who was hiding under the table. Jiang Ruolan let out a breath and slowly crawled out from under the table. She then lightly jumped to the door and pressed her ear against it, trying to listen to the noise outside. Jiang Ruolan didn''t have her phone with her. She couldn''t remember whether she had left her phone on the bed or the kidnappers took her phone away from her. In short, she didn''t have any money on her right now, nor did she have any means of communication with the outside world. Jiang Ruolan waited inside the room for three to four minutes and when there was no sound from outside, she carefully opened the door and stuck her head out. She jumped slowly to the edge of the stairs and looked up at the blinding lights. She heard them saying that the bar was full of their people, so how should she get out of here? Jiang Ruolan bent down and jumped up the stairs with difficulty. She gently opened the door behind the bar sound system and looked outside. Among all the crowds, she couldn''t figure out which one was the owner of this bar and the real customers who came here to play. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and took advantage of the fact that the acoustics player didn''t notice her as she jumped along the corner by the door. When someone approached, she quickly crouched down and hid under a sofa. She took a quick looked at the waiters, who seemed to be whispering to each other. At a time like this, anything was possible, so she couldn''t afford to be careless! Jiang Ruolan held her breath as she listened to what was happening outside. She turned around and carefully squatted on the floor, jumping like a frog, towards the other sofa, little by little. The bar was dark. When she finally reached the side of the bar, she stopped and looked outside. Just as she was about to jump out with her back low, a voice came from above her. "Eh? There''s someone here." Jiang Ruolan was startled. She immediately raised her head and saw a young girl with a head full of hot yellow hair sticking her head out from the sofa with a strange expression on her face. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly sat down on the floor to cover her wrists behind her back. She knew that the apathy of society today would only harm her if she asked for help, and since this girl and the drunk young man beside her couldn''t save her, she decided to hide her bound hands and feet in the shadows behind the sofa. She gave them an awkward smile and said in a hoarse voice, "Sorry, I was playing a hide and seek game." "Oh?" The girl looked at her weirdly, turned around, and went back to the sofa without a word. The girl didn''t take her seriously as she hugged the man beside her and kissed him. Jiang Ruolan let out a sigh. She stood up again, bowed her body, then lowered her head to try to leave, but her feet were tied up, and she could only jump up and down. Her strange behavior immediately attracted everyone''s attention. Jiang Ruolan kept her mind focused, ignoring everything else and thinking that once she jumped out of the bar, those people would not dare to do anything to her. Just as she was jumping out with all her might, suddenly, two men rushed over and held her down, one on her left and the other on her right. When she let out a low cry, they both covered her mouth, as if not allowing her to disturb the customers in the bar, and directly brought her back to the basement. "Bitch!" Wei Donghai, who reeked of alcohol, dragged her by her hair into the room and threw her onto the bed. When the door was locked, Jiang Ruolan immediately jerked her head up. Her eyes, red with fury, glared at him with murderous intent. She saw a lewd smile appear on his face as he approached her step by step. Jiang Ruolan quickly retreated, but her limbs could not move. She said in a hoarse voice, "Don''t come near me." "Were you trying to run away? I can catch you no matter how far you run, you little slut!" Wei Donghai suddenly picked up a remote control. Suddenly, several dim lights shone on her. It wasn''t until she noticed the red light flashing in the corner that she realized what Wei Donghai was trying to do. Chapter 235 - Kidnapping VI *The following chapter contained a scene that some readers may find disturbing and may/not suitable for younger audiences.* . . That was Wei Donghai actually installed a camera here! "What are you trying to do!" "Don''t come near me!" Seeing how he had suddenly taken off his clothes, exposing his plump upper body, Jiang Ruolan was immediately filled with fear. "Scram!" There was a ripping sound in the air, and Jiang Ruolan screamed and resisted with all her might, but all of a sudden she felt the edge of the bed sink, and Wei Donghai''s disgusting face flashed before her eyes. His head bent down to suck at the skin of her neck. Jiang Ruolan screamed in disgust, "Let go of me! Don''t touch me!" The buttons on her clothes popped open like beans. Her clothes were opened wide, showing her bra and underwear. Jiang Ruolan curled up, trying to cover herself, but her limbs were still not free. In the midst of her fear, her neck had been bitten to the point of turning purple. Her entire body was trembling, and her eyes were filled with mist and despair. "Don''t" At this moment, those memories of 7 years ago flashed through her mind. Jiang Ruolan had worked hard to forget everything, the feelings of shame and humiliation. That day, she struggled desperately in the cold, damp warehouse, struggling for a chance to regain her freedom. Jiang Ruolan suddenly turned around and bit Wei Donghai''s ear, but got slapped in return. "F*ck, you bitch!" He slapped her cheek again and Jiang Ruolan could feel the metallic taste in her mouth. Wei Donghai then took out a piece of cloth from an unknown place and stuffed it into her mouth. At the same time, he ruthlessly tore off her undergarment. While she was struggling, his hand fiercely brushed against her collarbone, causing her to frown in pain. "Woo... Woo!" Jiang Ruolan wriggled her body, crying and bleeding. "Mmm... Mmm." "Don''t move! You little slut!" Wei Donghai kept slapping her face again and again. Her breath became heavy, and her head was buzzing as she looked at Wei Donghai''s disgusting face. Jiang Ruolan felt dizzy. Suddenly, the ringing of a cell phone rang in the basement. Wei Donghai cursed as he got up to answer the phone. "Hello? What is it? Don''t you know that I can not be bothered tonight? Do you want to die?" The next moment, Wei Donghai''s expression changed. He turned around to look at the woman who was curling up in the corner, staring at him with fear and hatred. After a moment of hesitation, he put down the phone. Jiang Ruolan had no strength left in her body. She could only glare at Wei Donghai. Suddenly, she saw Wei Donghai hurriedly put on his clothes and belt, picked up his things, and ran out of the room. He did not even lock the door. Jiang Ruolan leaned against the corner of the bed, her terrified eyes staring at the creaking and swaying door. Her entire body was ice-cold, and the humiliation that she had long forgotten deep in her heart assaulted her mind again, leaving her body powerless. Jiang Ruolan wanted to get up and straighten her clothes, to find another chance to escape, but as she gathered her strength and sat down a little, she suddenly heard a few footsteps coming from outside the door. She was shocked and wanted to find something to cover her body, but at the same time she saw a few men who looked like thugs at the bar walking in, and they all smelled of alcohol. "Bro Wei just said that he had something to do, and he just left in a hurry. Don''t tell me that he''s leaving this little girl for us brothers to play with?" One of them, a man who looked to be in his early twenties, laughed arrogantly and walked over with a bottle in his hand. He used the bottom of the bottle to prop up Jiang Ruolan''s chin. "She''s pretty. Brothers, come over and take a look~~" The men immediately surrounded her and glanced at her face. Since her upper body was almost bare and her body was tied up, the few scars she had on her body stimulated the men''s nerves. They reached out their hands to touch her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. Unbearable humiliation enveloped her, making her want to hide in the crevices of the ground. "Brothers, I heard that this is a married woman. You''ve never played with a married woman before right? Let''s try it together tonight." "Don''t" Jiang Ruolan had no strength to struggle. She retreated slowly, her eyes begging. "Yo, look! This woman is so pitiful." Some of them laughed as they approached. "Don''t" "Don''t come near me." Jiang Ruolan shrank, but in the end, it was as if she couldn''t escape her fate. When her body was suddenly pushed down by those men, she had no strength to struggle. Her breathing stuck and she was unable to breathe for a moment. In an instant, Jiang Ruolan???s world once again returned to that tiny self seven years ago. She was so powerless to resist everything. She felt as if everything had been turned upside down, and she closed her eyes in despair. Jiang Ruolan vaguely heard the sound of a police car nearby, but she thought it was just her imagination. When those men pressed her down on the bed, shamelessly taking her photos with their cellphones while trying to stir up trouble on her body, the closed basement door was suddenly kicked open. With blurry vision, she saw Xian Zihao''s face. His pale face, tightly knitted eyebrows, and tightly pursed lips, as well as his normally gentle yet now frosty and cold black eyes. The men still had their hands on her. Someone was still tugging at her hair. For a split-second, it was as if Xian Zihao''s clear eyes had already contained too many emotions, ranging from worry to shock to stiffness, containing countless storms. Jiang Ruolan thought she was hallucinating. Xian Zihao was still in the hospital and being treated. How can he be here? Her body was being pressed down on the bed by a group of men. At this moment, she preferred that it was just an illusion. She did not want Xian Zihao to see her in this humiliating situation. "Ruolan!" Xian Zihao''s face was filled with too many emotions and words that he couldn''t express. He called out to her in a low voice. His black eyes were getting darker. Xian Zihao abruptly closed the door, not allowing anyone to enter the room. Xian Zihao quickly walked towards the bedside. "Who are you?" The men who were leaning against the bed immediately turned around and swung their fists towards him. Jiang Ruolan was in a trance and couldn''t see everything clearly. In her blurred vision, she saw Xian Zihao pressing the man''s arm, twisting it, and pushing his body to the door hard. Xian Zihao kicked another man''s knee and hit his head hard, making the man fall onto the ground. Faintly, Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao take off his jacket, blood faintly seeped out from the shoulder of his shirt, and when she wanted to speak, she was already powerless. The thugs seemed to finally hear the sound of police cars outside and cursed several times, but they did not dare to act recklessly. They forced themselves to stand up and ran to the door to flee. At the same time, the basement door was kicked open by someone. Xian Zihao had already wrapped his suit jacket around Jiang Ruolan''s body. Qin Gengxin''s mouth gradually opened as if he had realized something. He shouted coldly at someone outside. "Don''t let anyone in!" In a split-second, he immediately closed the door, cutting off the people outside''s sight. "F*ck!" Qin Gengxin gritted his teeth and kicked one of the thugs in the stomach. He raised her fist and said, "You dare to touch her! All of you f*cking courting death! If you want to die, I''ll grant you that wish today!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t realize that she had been saved. Her eyes were wide open, and she felt warm all around, but she couldn''t stop herself from shivering. "Ruolan." Xian Zihao''s voice was so dry that it felt murky and biting cold. He hugged Jiang Ruolan tightly and whispered softly in her ear, "It''s alright. Everything is over. Don''t be afraid." Chapter 236 - This Body Had Been Kissed By The Disgusting Men As he said this, he held her tightly with one hand and untied the rope on her wrist with the other. Xian Zihao looked at the red mark on her wrist, which had blood oozing out from it. His eyes were ice-cold, but when his gaze turned to Jiang Ruolan''s face, his gaze gradually warmed up. Qin Gengxin let the thugs go and quickly walked to the bedside to look at Jiang Ruolan, only to see that her eyes were staring at him without blinking. Her hands and feet had already regained their freedom, but she seemed powerless to move, with a layer of mist in her eyes. "Jiang Ruolan?" Qin Gengxin frowned and tried to touch her. His hand was shaking. Jiang Ruolan''s body shuddered in that instant as she curled herself up into Xian Zihao''s embrace. Xian Zihao didn''t say anything and used his thick jacket to wrap her tightly. He gently hugged her in his embrace as if he was afraid of hurting her. Xian Zihao holding Jiang Ruolan like he was holding a treasure that was almost gone, and his eyes were filled with love. "Let''s go home." Xian Zihao whispered into her ear. Seeing the expression on Jiang Ruolan''s face, Qin Gengxin''s thoughts went back to winter seven years ago. He suddenly turned around and brutally kicked the thug in the leg. Qin Gengxin gritting his teeth while cursing, "Damn it!" After a moment, he looked back at Xian Zihao. Qin Gengxin walked over and said, "There''s a wound on your shoulder. Let me carry her." "No need!" Xian Zihao''s voice was cold and decisive. His cold gaze swept across those thugs. "The mastermind behind this is Wei Donghai. He should have been the first to escape after receiving the news." With that, Xian Zihao hugged Jiang Ruolan tightly and walked out. The door to the basement was opened, and more than a dozen enforcers rushed in. Xian Zihao said in a low voice, "Take these men away. They must be alive. Not a single one of them must die." His voice was low, yet it was so close to gnashing his teeth as he carried Jiang Ruolan and prepared to leave. "President Xian, your injuries " Assistant Bai rushed over, but when she saw Jiang Ruolan in Xian Zihao''s arms, her face turned stiff. Then she saw the blood seeping out of Xian Zihao''s shoulder and immediately exclaimed. "I won''t die!" Xian Zihao''s voice had a layer of frost on it, but when he lowered his head to look at Jiang Ruolan, his face once again had a gentle warmth. He stroked her swollen red face and glanced at the blood-red scar below her neck and on her wrist and ankle. Ignoring everyone, Xian Zihao tightly wrapped his coat on Jiang Ruolan''s body and carried her out of the crowd. There were countless police cars parked outside the bar. The moment Jiang Ruolan''s body touched the cold wind, she shrank into Xian Zihao''s embrace. "Ruolan, don''t be afraid." Xian Zihao said softly. His voice was right next to her ear, clearly and firmly conveying his warmth, dispelling her fear and nervousness. Then, he no longer gave her a chance to be cold or scared. Xian Zihao immediately carried her into the car and slammed the door shut, blocking everyone''s gazes. Qin Gengxin walked quickly out of the bar. He stood right where he was as he watched Xian Zihao carry Jiang Ruolan inside the car. There was anxiousness and worry in his eyes. The bar was already surrounded by police cars, and soldiers and polices had completely surrounded the crowd. As soon as Jiang Ruolan was carried into the car, she could smell the scent of blood in the air, but she could not react for a moment and didn''t know where the smell came from. She could only sit on Xian Zihao''s lap with empty eyes. Xian Zihao locked all the doors and buttoned up the buttons of his jacket one by one. He then took out a clean thin blanket and wrapped it around Jiang Ruolan from top to bottom, slowly soothing her heart with gentleness. Suddenly the scene where she was pressed down on the bed by a few men played in Jiang Ruolan''s mind. Xian Zihao was hugging Jiang Ruolan tightly, kissing her forehead repeatedly, as if he didn''t care at all about the humiliation she had once suffered. Didn''t Xian Zihao feel disgusted with her? Jiang Ruolan wasn''t clean anymore. Would Xian Zihao despise her for being so filthy? Jiang Ruolan didn''t have much strength on her body, and she could only let Xian Zihao''s arm tighten around her waist. However, she struggled for a bit, but he firmly held her body down. "Jiang Ruolan, listen carefully." Xian Zihao knew what she was thinking at the moment. He held Jiang Ruolan firmly in his arms, his eyes calm and serious, but at the same time, he grabbed her face with his hands and made her look at him. "You are my wife. No matter what happened, we will face it together! Trying to run away instead of facing it off was the stupidest way. I know you wouldn''t do that!" Jiang Ruolan looked at him blankly. She looked at the determination and traces of tenderness in his eyes. Even though they managed to make it in time, they weren''t reduced to the worst situation yet. But to her, all of this intertwined with her past pain and it became an incredible agony. Jiang Ruolan could hardly free herself from Xian Zihao''s grip. She just wanted to curl into a ball so that no one could see her dirty body. She wanted to go far to heal her wounds. This body had been kissed by the disgusting men, and even she, herself, felt disgusted from top to bottom. Xian Zihao''s hand tightened around her waist and his calm face showed a slight paleness and restlessness. His black eyes stared at her stiff expression. Xian Zihao''s gentleness and warmth slowly brought her back into the light. Xian Zihao tightened his grip as he slowly felt Jiang Ruolan calming down. "Let''s go back. The weather is too cold and the temperature in the basement is too low. You need to take a hot shower to get rid of the cold. You can''t get sick." Jiang Ruolan nodded in his arms. The smell of blood in the air becomes heavier and thicker. Jiang Ruolan suddenly froze and raised her head to look over her shoulder. The light brown shirt was dyed red, and she suddenly remembered that Xian Zihao was injured last night. Assistant Bai said that Xian Zihao was still unconscious, so why did he appear here now?! Chapter 237 - Her Breaking Point "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan saw the blood on Xian Zihao''s shoulder and tried to touch it. She found a layer of bandage under his shirt. Apparently, he had left the hospital too early and without the doctor''s permission. His blood had already seeped through the bandage and dyed his shirt red. "It''s okay, it''s not very deep. I just need to rebandage it again." Xian Zihao held her back, not giving her a chance to face the outside world while she was still in a state of fear. When Jiang Ruolan tried to push him away, Xian Zihao immediately kissed her lips gently, with guilt in his eyes. "It''s my fault that I didn''t protect you well. You must feel very scared right? You don''t have to think about anything, no matter what, let me think about it, let me handle it." "Do you want to die? You still say that you are fine even though you have been injured like this?!" Jiang Ruolan pulled his collar. Xian Zihao originally wanted to push her hand away, but Jiang Ruolan craftily twisted his collar and pulled it by force. Xian Zihao didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Jian Ruolan stared at the bandage on his shoulder, which had already been dyed red with blood. She didn''t say a single word and only raised her eyes to glare at him. Xian Zihao sighed. At that moment, a doctor who was accompanying him, called. Xian Zihao answered the call, then opened the car door. A doctor came in and gave him medicine to stop the bleeding. The police chief walked toward the car and asked if he could take Jiang Ruolan''s statement about the kidnappers'' characteristics. Xian Zihao glanced at Jiang Ruolan. He did not want her to recall back the memory. He wanted to reject the idea. However, without waiting for his answer, Jiang Ruolan directly got out of the car. Although she was worried about his injuries, she still chose to give him space so that doctors could treat his wounds easily. Jiang Ruolan looked back at him before leaving, "You''re right, escaping is the stupidest way, I won''t do that!" After she said so, under Xian Zihao''s pained and pampered gaze, she followed the police officer. When Jiang Ruolan was walking to the police car, she saw Qin Gengxin leaning against his car''s door with his arms crossed over his chest, looking at her. She paused for a moment, then tightened her blanket and jacket. Then, step by step, she walked towards him. Jiang Ruolan saw the worry and some of the emotions that she couldn''t describe on his face. Qin Gengxin just looked at her before he sighed softly, "Looks like you are indeed much stronger than seventeen-year-old Jiang Ruolan. Seven years ago, you shut down yourself and didn''t talk to anyone. When I saw you in that basement, I thought you " Qin Gengxin suddenly couldn''t continue. He just looked at her red and swollen face and wanted to gently stroke it, but just as he raised his hand, he lowered it. Qin Gengxin looked back at the black Land Rover and slowly raised his eyebrows. Jiang Ruolan looked at him. "Everything I have experienced since I was young has turned me into the strongest rock. And these two times are enough to make me immune to fear. Qin Gengxin, I know you will show up to save me. Thank you. I do not know how to express it in words, but you understand what I mean, don''t you?" Qin Gengxin smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes. He looked at her with deep eyes and said, "I initially planned to snatch you from Zihao. When I went to visit him in the hospital, he was barely out of danger and just a few hours after he woke up from his coma. However, when he heard about your accident, he immediately pulled out the needle in his hand and ran out without the doctor''s permission. Do you know what I was thinking at the time?" Qin Gengxin paused for a moment before suddenly smiling bitterly. "I was really late." Jiang Ruolan just kept silent and didn''t know what to say to him. Love can''t be forced. She''s already giving her heart to Xian Zihao. **** When they returned to the Greenville Residence, Jiang Ruolan specially invited a family doctor to follow them home and take care of Xian Zihao''s injuries. Upon entering the house, Xian Zihao''s arm was still around her. Although his face was pale, his eyes were warm and clear like a spring. There wasn''t a shred of disdain, only heartache. "Don''t think too much, go take a shower." He pointed with his chin towards the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan''s whole body was exhausted. Although she was worried about Xian Zihao''s wounds, she could tell that he was still fine except for his pale face due to excessive blood loss. Knowing that the family doctor had been arranged nearby, she nodded obediently. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, still wasn''t at ease with her. Although her current mood was normal, Jiang Ruolan would occasionally sit in a daze. It was as if her soul had left her body. Xian Zihao went to prepare hot shower water for her. When Jiang Ruolan walked into the bathroom, the bathroom was already filled with warmth and steam, blurring her vision. She submerged her body in the warm water. All of her thoughts were ignited in an instant. She wanted to cry when she remembered the damned incident. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and vigorously rubbed every part of her body with soap. She rubbed the skin all over her body until it turned red and still felt that she couldn''t remove those disgusting marks. Jiang Ruolan lowered her body, immersing her head in the water, allowing the warm water to wrap around her everything. "Ruolan!" The bathroom was soundproof, but Jiang Ruolan could still hear the sound of the bathroom door opening, and then Xian Zihao pulled her out of the water. "What are you doing?" His gaze was locked on her face, and he saw that all the skin on her body was completely red. His eye stayed on her face for a long time, unable to leave it. "I just want to soak in hot water." Jiang Ruolan wiped her eyes, which had turned even redder due to the hot water. She forced a smile and looked at him. "Zihao, don''t worry about me. I''m fine." Xian Zihao''s brows furrowed tightly as he held her back with one hand. "Ruolan, you can''t do anything stupid." "I won''t, don''t worry!" Jiang Ruolan nodded her head vigorously and sincerely assured him, "The wound on your shoulder should not be exposed to water. Hurry up and get out. Once I''m done, I''ll get out." Xian Zihao sighed helplessly. He looked at her face for a moment before walking out of the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan no longer dared to think about those scenes. She raised her hand to stroke the old scar on her shoulder, then stroked the fading red scar on her collarbone. Her gaze fixed on a certain point in the steaming mist. However, when she thought about the nude photos that Wei Donghai had taken and the camera in the basement, her heart sank. Wei Donghai escaped ahead of time. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if he would use the photos as a threat. All of this was related not only to her honor but also to Xian Zihao''s reputation. She was held naked by others and had too many unbearable memories. Jiang Ruolan would only stain Xian Zihao''s life if she continued to be with him. Chapter 238 - Why Are You Still Trying To Deceive Me? Xian Zihao had rushed to save herself without thinking about his injuries. Facing such a good and loving Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but feel ashamed for a moment. He had personally witnessed those shameful scenes when she was pressed on the bed by those men. It had stung her heart. ''Forgive me, Xian Zihao, for you to have such a disorganized wife, yet you were so unaffected and still caring about me. I''m not worth your affection.'' *** As soon as Jiang Ruolan stepped out of the bathroom, a glass of hot milk was served to her. "Drink this milk first. It will help to calm your nerves." Jiang Ruolan looked up at Xian Zihao and saw the care in his eyes. Once he said she was a hedgehog. Once he said that she could cry in his arms. Once he said they could try to love each other, Once he said she was his wife, now and ever. Too much warmth and courage from Xian Zihao was enough to melt all the hardships she has endured for the past twenty years. Jiang Ruolan took the glass. Her eyes were filled with fatigue, but she still smiled and looked at Xian Zihao with gentle eyes, "Zihao, I''m fine. You''re the one who''s hurt. You don''t have to take care of me like this. I suggest you go to the hospital again." "Let''s go to sleep. You don''t need to think about anything. No matter what, let me handle it." Xian Zihao interrupted her and watched her intently as she drank the milk. He wrapped his arm around her body as he led her into the bedroom. Jiang Ruolan was indeed exhausted to the extreme. After drinking the milk, she fell into a deep sleep. Her body and her nerves gradually relaxed. When Jiang Ruolan woke up, it was already late at night. Xian Zihao was clearly severely injured and needed more rest, but he was not by her side right now. She got up and walked out of the bedroom. Jiang Ruolan did not see Xian Zihao in the living room but walked over to the couch and looked at his phone on the coffee table. Thinking about where her cell phone was and how she had been worried about Xiong Ruogang''s safety, Jiang Ruolan immediately picked up Xian Zihao''s phone and decided to call her. Just as she was about to dial the number, she suddenly saw the most recent call on the phone. Qin Gengxin. The call lasted for an hour and a half. Jiang Ruolan froze. What did Qin Gengxin and Xian Zihao talk about on the phone for an hour and a half? Could it be about what had happened seven years ago? Did Xian Zihao already know about it? Footsteps could be heard behind her. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned around and saw Xian Zihao slowly walking down the stairs. Her hand holding the phone tightened as she stared at him with a dazed look in her eyes. "Why are you still awake?" Xian Zihao''s voice was filled with tenderness as he walked with a scroll in his hand. He raised his hand to Jiang Ruolan''s forehead and checked her temperature. "Are you feeling unwell? If you have a cold or if you feel any discomfort, go take your medicine immediately. Don''t get sick again." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and handed the phone to him hesitantly. There were a few hints of doubt in her eyes. However, Xian Zihao didn''t seem to see the doubts in her eyes, nor the questions she''s trying to ask. He casually took the phone, and at the same time, gently smiled at her. His hand gently caressed her head as if nothing had happened. Did he know about the past that she was unwilling to talk about? His smile can melt the coldness in the living room. "Don''t just stand there in a daze. It''s late. Go back to sleep. I''ll accompany you." Xian Zihao seemed to have seen through Jiang Ruolan''s thoughts, but he quietly coaxed her to bed early. That kind of tone would make Jiang Ruolan feel at ease, but at the same time, it also touched the barb that she had buried in her body, making her uncomfortable. "What did Qin Gengxin tell you?" Jiang Ruolan stared at him, her eyes unwavering. "Nothing. He was worried about you, so he told me to take good care of you. Are you hungry? I''ll order a snack for you. After that, you can also take a walk around the house before going to bed." There was a touch of tenderness in his eyes, but he changed the topic without leaving a trace. "After an hour and a half of calling, he just asked for you to take care of me? Xian Zihao, you already know that I have been through a lot of things, so why are you still trying to deceive me!" It was clear that Jiang Ruolan brought Xian Zihao so much trouble. The old debt from seven years ago had been replayed today, and it was even more likely will bring disgrace to his reputation. From the start of their relationship until now, Xian Zihao had only used this kind of method to ease her uneasiness. This would only make the burden in her heart heavier. It would only make her more guilty and uneasy! "Ruolan." In the end, Xian Zihao didn''t say anything, only pulled her into his embrace and hugged her tightly. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to struggle, he whispered softly into her ear, "There are wounds on my body. If you want me to continue bleeding, then continue to struggle." As expected, his words made Jiang Ruolan not dare to move, just stiffly allowing him to hold her. His hand tightened and he kissed her softly, "Idiot, everyone is like a book. Those pages that have been flipped past, even if you take them out and look again, the sadness and pain are still there. Jiang Ruolan, I have no reason not to know about your past. There are many things I can vaguely guess about, but I never thought that the pain that you had to bear was much heavier than what I imagined. Even if I knew it, it would only bring us closer to each other. It''s because you are too stupid and unable to truly walk out that you care so much about everything." Jiang Ruolan leaned into his embrace. The haze in her heart once again seemed to fly into the light because of Xian Zihao. Her happiness almost filled her entire breathing and nerves. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to hug Xian Zihao back and pushed her head onto his chest, inhaling his fresh scent. The past may have been real to her, but from the age of four to seventeen, everything in those thirteen years was almost embedded in her life. Everyone had an inertia, and her inertia was to resist everything in the past, but in the end, it became a kind of self-deception. "If I knew all of this earlier, I definitely wouldn''t let you suffer so much grievance and be frightened again." Xian Zihao held the back of her head gently and kissed it. His tone gradually became cold. "Wei Donghai and those who had wronged you back then, I will let them know what regret is." Chapter 239 - Jiang Bingqing & Wei Donghai’s Fate Have Been Determined Jiang Ruolan lay in Xian Zihao''s arms all night long. He had been hugging her and kissing her. His breathing had gradually become rough and heavy, and the kissing had become even more wanton and intense, yet he was also very careful as if he was afraid of hurting her. Jiang Ruolan panted and called out his name, paying great attention to the wound on his shoulder. Xian Zihao was staring at her with eyes that seemed to burn with fire. Jiang Ruolan''s whole face flushed, and she shifted her gaze away, couldn''t bear to see the sight of burning lust that was not hidden in Xian Zihao''s eyes. A hand slipped into her silky hair and cupped her face. Jiang Ruolan had let Xian Zihao quench his thirst, roll over and suck every inch of her soft lips. The next move really had caused her to moan loudly. "Zihao, we should stop. Your injuries are still not healed." Jiang Ruolan wanted to stop him. She raised her hand and rested it on his shoulder. "You are too tempting." In her dazed state of mind, she heard his hoarse whisper. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes and saw the fine line of his lips gently curling up before covering hers again. She whispered between his lips, "Zihao, I also want my husband to attend my wedding. My husband needs to be healthy and recover from injuries. Since you are seriously injured, can you hold back your desire for a few days until the wedding night? If you move recklessly, your wounds will open again." Xian Zihao smiled and sighed. His breathing felt heavy, but he clearly knew his condition now. Xian Zihao stroked Jiang Ruolan''s hair and gently kissed her lips. With a hint of interest in his eyes, he asked, "You want me to give you an unforgettable wedding night?" Jiang Ruolan immediately blushed and lightly pushed him. Who didn''t know of this Chinese custom? Even if they had a marriage certificate, it won''t be complete until they had the wedding night. Jiang Ruolan was extremely sensitive to Xian Zihao''s teasing, so she resentfully glared at him. Xian Zihao smiled dotingly at her. "Then I''ll endure for a few days." He whispered into her ear, causing her to blush. Jiang Ruolan slept soundly that night. Perhaps it was because the heaviness in her heart that had been suppressed for too long had been dispelled by Xian Zihao in a matter of moments. What she didn''t know was that Xian Zihao had stayed up all night, holding her in his arms and watching her small face as she slept peacefully. Qin Gengxin''s words were still ringing in his ears. ''When Jiang Ruolan was four years old and brought to Jiang Family, she had lived a worse life than the daughter of the Jiang Family''s servant. Those in the Jiang Family always starved her until her body was like a thin bone. Jiang Ruolan did not know how to resist and could only accept everything until one day, her friends took her away, fed her aphrodisiac, and locked her up in an abandoned warehouse with some old men.'' ''When Jiang Yijun and I rushed there, she was almost killed by those old men. She was laying on the cold ground, half unconscious. When Jiang Yijun and I carried her away, she woke up but didn''t say a word. The doctor said she was suffering from a severe mental shock and had lost her speech.'' ''It was then that my parents forced me to go to America, and when I returned a month later, I learned that Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun had left the Jiang Family. I do not know how she managed to get through those seven years, but when the helpless and submissive girl became strong, it was largely because she felt she had a responsibility to keep up with Jiang Yijun.'' ''Jiang Yijun was a pillar of her spirit and life, and even though she was fine today, I was afraid that she would die due to the pressures of the past, and I don''t know what will happen to her if her strong heart begins to collapse. Zihao, I suddenly remembered something. In the month I went back to the United States seven years ago, didn''t you come back here and come to G City? At that time, did you see her?" All the memories of 7 years ago played on his mind. Seven years ago, when he first returned home after graduating from Harvard, he paid a visit to Jiang Family. Then at that time, he saw a girl lying in the snow in front of the Jiang Family''s door with thin clothes. "Please...Save me So cold... Please... Save" A weak and helpless voice from the girl under his feet seven years ago suddenly echoed non-stop. The girl kneeling in front of him, whining and pleading. Xian Zihao almost forgot the memory, but as soon as he heard Qin Gengxin''s question, he remembered it in the blink of an eye. He also remembered he asked Jiang Bingqing about the girl. "Who is this girl?" "She? She''s a daughter of a lowly woman. Don''t worry about her ~" Jiang Ruolan had been diagnosed with a serious mental condition and lost her speech. And the time she was lying on the ground in the snow, starving and freezing, what did he do? He did nothing. *** The next day, Jiang Ruolan woke up at noon. After she finished tidying herself up, she walked out of the bedroom and saw the family doctor examining Xian Zihao''s wounds and changing his bandages. When the family doctor saw her, he politely nodded to her and got up. Jiang Ruolan shook her head when she thought how soundly she''s sleeping until she didn''t hear a single noise. "Are you awake?" Xian Zihao walked towards her. He had just been given an anti-inflammatory injection, and the back of his hand was still pasted with medical alcohol. "Did the doctor just give you an injection?" Xian Zihao nodded slightly. As soon as the family doctor left, the doorbell rang. Xian Zihao slowly closed the door behind him. Under Jiang Ruolan''s confused gaze, he said softly, "I called for lunch." Jiang Ruolan went to help him out. Xian Zihao was still injured, but he had been taking care of her the entire time. Guilt welled in Jiang Ruolan''s heart as she swiftly took the lunchbox from Xian Zihao''s hands. "Let me do it." "Are you sure you don''t have to go to the hospital?" As Jiang Ruolan put down the lunch box, she looked over her shoulder in concern. Even though Xian Zihao was wearing his usual clothes and no blood was leaking, she still felt horrified when she thought of the gunshot wound. This was not something she could cure with her simple medical knowledge, so she was even more worried. "It didn''t harm my vital parts, nor did it hurt my bones and tendons. Other than the fact that I''m bleeding a lot, it''s just a flesh wound. I''ll be fine after a few days." Xian Zihao smiled faintly as he placed Jiang Ruolan''s favorite dish in front of her and told her to sit down to eat. Then he sat down in front of her. Other than worrying about his injuries, Jiang Ruolan was no longer affected by her bad mood. While eating, she looked at Xian Zihao and suddenly brought a pair of green chopsticks to his mouth. "You''re someone I have to take care of right now, do you want me to feed you?" Xian Zihao glanced at Jiang Ruolan in amusement but didn''t refuse her. With a slight raise of his elegant eyebrows, he ate the dish that was being fed to him. Jiang Ruolan smiled happily and at the same time, she asked about Wei Donghai. "Wei Donghai seems to have received a call from someone before you arrived. He left in a hurry, can you catch him in a short time?" "His backer is Jiang Bingqing." Xian Zihao casually took a slice of fish meat and put it into Jiang Ruolan''s bowl. His face was very calm. "What must be resolved will be resolved, leave everything to me. Wei Donghai will be doomed. As for Bingqing, I will deal with her fairly. She will bear the consequences for the sins she had committed." Chapter 240 - Untitled Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what to say when Xian Zihao mentioned Jiang Bingqing. After all, she was still his cousin, Zhan An''s niece, Jiang Guanyu''s daughter, and her half-sister. However, from Xian Zihao''s tone, it seemed that he did not intend to let Jiang Bingqing continue relying on her family''s influence to defy the law. Jiang Ruolan could only remain silent regarding Xian Zihao''s actions against Jiang Bingqing. "Why was Qin Gengxin with you yesterday?" she asked suddenly. "He was in the hospital when I learned you''d been kidnapped." "No wonder, but how did you find out so quickly that I was kidnapped?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him with puzzlement. "Do you have a hundred thousand questions in your head?" Xian Zihao didn''t answer her question. Instead, he continued giving her the fish meat she liked. "Eat." Jiang Ruolan pouted and she looked like a kid who had been reprimanded by an adult during dinner. Embarrassed, she lowered her head to eat the food in her bowl. As soon as she put a piece of fish into her mouth, she felt her stomach churn due to the strong fishy smell. Jiang Ruolan did not know since when her senses were very sensitive, and even though this fish meat didn''t have much of a fishy smell, she still felt like vomiting. Jiang Ruolan immediately raised her hand to cover her mouth, and under Xian Zihao''s surprised gaze, she rushed into the bathroom and threw up. "What''s wrong?" Xian Zihao walked over and patted her back. "Why are you throwing up like this?" Then, there was the sound of someone knocking on the door. Xian Zihao paused for a moment, and with one hand holding a towel, he placed it beside Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan continued to throw up as she shook her head at him, "I''m fine. You go and open the door." Xian Zihao frowned. He left the bathroom and walked towards the door while casually picking up the phone at the tea table. He wanted to call a family doctor and at the same time, he went to the door and opened it. "Dad?" Jiang Ruolan retched for a while but still didn''t spit anything out. She quickly put her hand under the water pipe and rinsed her mouth. Then she walked out. "Dad." Jiang Ruolan was slightly shocked when she saw Xian Jian. However, when she looked into Xian Jian''s cold eyes, she felt a trace of disgust towards her. Jiang Ruolan immediately understood the reason why Xian Jian suddenly appeared here today. Although no one in the media dared to divulge what happened yesterday, it was impossible for the Xian Family not to know about it. "You''re still not going to the hospital even though you were injured like this! Do you want to die? Do you really think you were raised under your grandfather''s spear?" Xian Jian frowned while scolding Xian Zihao. "Let''s talk outside." Xian Zihao remained expressionless as he walked out the door. Xian Jian snorted coldly and turned around to follow him out. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked over, only to see Xian Zihao closing the door. He gave her a look that told her not to worry. Jiang Ruolan was alert to the fact that she really gave Xian Zihao a lot of trouble. She walked to the door to eavesdrop but found that they had walked far away. Only Xian Jian''s angry voice could be heard, but she couldn''t hear Xian Zihao''s voice clearly. Just as she turned to clean the dishes and boxes on the table, Xian Jian suddenly shouted from outside." A woman like Jiang Ruolan will make you lose your reputation sooner or later! This time she was kidnapped and this thing almost exploded up. Will there be some dirty pictures to be released next time?" Jiang Ruolan''s feet stiffened, and her grip on the lunchbox gradually tightened. In her other hand, a chopstick suddenly fell, letting out a low and crisp sound as it landed on the floor. After that, Xian Jian''s voice was no longer loud and Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hear him clearly, but she also couldn''t hear what Xian Zihao had said. When Jiang Ruolan had tidied up the table, she thought about it and felt that she shouldn''t have been so cowardly and hiding behind Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan immediately went to the living room, and just as she was about to open the door, the door suddenly opened from outside. "You just vomited so much. How are you?" Xian Zihao asked softly as he picked up his phone to call the doctor. At the same time, he avoided talking about Xian Jian''s recent visit. "Better." Jiang Ruolan looked up at his concerned expression. ''Xian Zihao, you gave me everything I wanted. A warm and peaceful marriage, and happiness. To me, all of this was not only a lifesaver in the sea but also a new support in my life.'' ''But what did I bring to you?'' Too many thoughts flashed through Jiang Ruolan''s mind. As she looked at Xian Zihao''s worried face, she felt that she could no longer speak. "Zihao, I.." Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but her voice was hoarse. "I" But at that time, Xian Zihao was calling the doctor and turned his back on her. He immediately asked the doctor to go back to Greenville Residence and check Jiang Ruolan''s body. Xian Zihao was initially afraid that Jiang Ruolan would be very sensitive to the hospital and the crowd yesterday, so he took her home to calm her down but seeing her vomiting like this, he was worried. He needed to let the doctor examine her body. "Xian Jian! Don''t be too excessive! Ruolan was just rescued from those people and if you added oil to the fire, you will hurt her too! After all, she is our daughter-in-law!" Suddenly, Zhan An''s voice came from outside the door. Jiang Ruolan went to the window and looked outside. She saw that Xian Jian was still not leaving. Apparently, Zhan An came after him. She pulled his arm and told him to leave. Jiang Ruolan never expected the situation to be so serious. After alerting so many people, her eyes gradually dimmed. Immediately, she saw Xian Zihao walk out once again with a knot on his forehead. What was coming would eventually come. Escaping wasn''t a solution. Being protected again and again only added to his distress. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and hurried after Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao tried to stop her, but Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a determined gaze that made him feel sorry for her. She smiled at him. "Zihao, I''m not that weak!" When Xian Jian saw her walk out the door, he immediately flung Zhan An away and walked over with a cold expression. "Jiang Ruolan, you should know your own limits. Our Xian Family cannot let a person like you to stay!" "Dad! Ruolan was innocent! Aren''t you being too aggressive!" Xian Zihao frowned. "Xian Jian! Don''t do that! Ruolan is still a child and was kidnapped. If you have to blame something, you can only blame Zihao for not protecting our daughter-in-law properly! Why do you blame Ruolan? Besides, the media had already informed us about it! Don''t take this chance to force them to divorce! Let alone Zihao, even I don''t agree with it!" Zhan An stepped forward and pushed him away. "The Jiang Family and Xian Family have a good relationship for over twenty years. If it weren''t for her, why did everyone''s relationship become so stiff? Even though Jiang Ruolan wasn''t born from Zhan Lian, she was still her daughter! What was this supposed to mean? From the beginning to the end, I insisted on letting them divorce but you insisted on having that wedding! As your father, I will definitely not participate!" Xian Jian gritted his teeth and pointed at Jiang Ruolan''s pale face. "Jiang Ruolan! You better know your limit!" "Xian Jian! You " Seeing Xian Jian left after saying that, Zhan An anxiously went to catch up with him. "Ruolan?" Suddenly, Xian Zihao''s worried voice sounded. Chapter 241 - Happy News Zhan An and Xian Jian turned around at the same time. Jiang Ruolan''s face was very pale and she suddenly felt uncomfortable somewhere. She covered her mouth as if she wanted to vomit. Xian Jian frowned, but Zhan An seemed to know something. Her anxious face showed a little happiness. "Ruolan, you You want to vomit?" Jiang Ruolan''s heart was in a mess. For some reason, she felt nauseous again. Xian Zihao supported her and patted her back as she curled up and retched at the flower beds outside the door. Coincidentally, the family doctor''s car reached Greenville Residence. Zhan An released Xian Jian''s arm with a smile on her face. She quickly walked towards Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao. "Don''t tell me that ... Hurry up doctor, please go check Ruolan! Xian Jian! We''ll probably have a grandson soon! Look at you, you were angry at her just now! You might have scared our grandson, that''s why she was vomiting." Jiang Ruolan vomited for so long but only spitted out a bit of acid. She lifted her hand and covered her mouth with her sleeve in discomfort. When she heard Zhan An''s words, she immediately looked at Xian Zihao, who seemed happy as well. "Perfect. Let the doctor take a look." Xian Zihao put his arm around Jiang Ruolan''s waist and put down her hand that covering her mouth. He used his fingers to wipe away the traces of moisture on the corner of her mouth. Unconcealed joy and anticipation could be seen in his eyes. Zhan An grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hand, completely ignoring her son and her husband, then led her through the door. "Quick, let the doctor see if there''s any good news." Xian Zihao instantly sighed when he saw his mother dragging his wife away. Jiang Ruolan glanced at Xian Jian meaningfully. He was standing there, unmoving, with an awkward expression on his face. He also wanted to know if he was really going to have a grandson. Xian Jian stood where he was for a moment before he raised his hand into a fist and put it on his mouth. He cleared his throat and walked inside with big steps. Ten minutes later, when the doctor clearly said that Jiang Ruolan was actually pregnant, the frost on Xian Jian''s face finally subsided a bit. Zhan An grinned from ear to ear while pulling her husband''s arm. "Look! You almost scared our grandson!" "Why does she look so bad?" Xian Zihao was overjoyed, but he was still worried as he looked at Jiang Ruolan''s pale face. "Miss Jiang''s body is very healthy and this means she has lived a healthy life and exercised a lot during the year, but from her pulse and mental state, she is not very stable. I don''t know much about this area, so I can only conclude that Miss Jiang is at least a month pregnant." "Let''s go to the hospital, I''ll drive." Xian Jian suddenly stood up and walked out without looking back. Jiang Ruolan was still in a muddled state from the news of her pregnancy. When she finally came back to her senses, she was already sitting in Xian Jian''s jeep, while Zhan An sat in front of her, constantly saying that fetal distress might be due to mental shock. She wanted the doctor to take a good look and prescribe some medicine. Xian Zihao sat beside Jiang Ruolan while embracing her in his arms. When Xian Zihao shifted his gaze to Jiang Ruolan, he immediately kissed her forehead and caressed her hair. His eyes were filled with love and gentleness. The joy from the news of Jiang Ruolan''s pregnancy was intertwined with his concern for her health. As soon as they all arrived at the hospital, Jiang Ruolan continued to undergo several professional examinations. The doctor who examined her confirmed that she was five weeks pregnant, but because both her body and mind had been stimulated and in a state of turmoil, it had caused her to experience dizziness. The effects of her first pregnancy will get worse, so the doctor advised Jiang Ruolan not to do strenuous exercise and not overthink. She needed to rest more. When the doctor mentioned strenuous exercise, Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered the time when she was in Wei Donghai''s hands, she was jumping up and down in the basement of the bar in order to escape. Fortunately, nothing bad happened to her baby. Otherwise, she would definitely blame herself. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and touched her belly. Thinking that there was a small life being born inside and that it was her and Xian Zihao''s child, her heart was filled with happiness. Jiang Ruolan raised her head to look at Xian Zihao and saw that he was also smiling at her. "It''s good that you''re fine. Ruolan, since you need to control the strength and calm your fetus, it is better if you use traditional Chinese medicine. Mom will find a midwife to help you. If possible, why don''t you stay at Xian Residence for a while? Nanny Cheng and I can take care of you, make sure you have a fat and white baby." Zhan An was still in a state of ecstasy. Before they even left the hospital, she was already nagging incessantly, "I have to tell the Old Man right away, who knows how happy he is!" "You are already so old, but still behaving like a child. That child hasn''t even been born yet, let''s see what kind of child she will give birth to." Xian Jian snorted coldly at Zhan An. Zhan An shot a glance at her husband as she did not take his words seriously. "Ruolan, remember, don''t eat anything like haw fruit or crab for the next few months. You should also avoid eating cold food too. It''s not good for you and your child." "Thanks mom. I will be careful." Jiang Ruolan did not think that her pregnancy would make everything better. However, she was somewhat amused by the look in Xian Jian''s eyes. Although he didn''t show it on the outside, it was still obvious that he was very concerned about the child in her womb. "The doctor said you needed to rest, but also needed to take a long walk and bask in the sun, which would be good for the baby''s health." Zhan An instructed a few more times before she turned around and glared at Xian Jian, gesturing for him to give Jiang Ruolan a nice face. Xian Jian ignored Zhan An, but he did not scold Jiang Ruolan anymore. He only said coldly. "Go back." "Thank you, dad." Xian Zihao said this. He looked at Xian Jian indifferently with his arm half-wrapped around Jiang Ruolan. Xian Jian waved his hand and remained silent with a cold expression. In the end, everyone knew that this was his greatest joy. A human heart was still a person''s flesh and blood. The arrival of this child will soften his cold heart. Who knows the relationship between this father-in-law and his daughter-in-law will be good in the future. Chapter 242 - Shopping Baby’s Goods When they returned to the Greenville Residence and the moment they stepped into the house, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but turn around and hug Xian Zihao''s neck tightly. She raised her head to kiss his smiling lips. Xian Zihao stood in place and hugged her lightly. "I apologize for my father''s behavior towards you." Jiang Ruolan shook her head, she was very happy right now. Her arms wrapped tightly around Xian Zihao''s neck, but she was careful since she didn''t want his wound to reopen again. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao joyfully. "It doesn''t matter, I know dad''s character. Even though his words are cruel but he is not evil. I won''t be that sentimental! Now the happiest thing is... Zihao, you''re going to be a father!" "Yes, you''re going to be a mother too." Xian Zihao gently touched Jiang Ruolan''s nose and his eyes filled with love." I have bought traditional Chinese medicine prescribed by a doctor. It will be delivered around 7 pm. Remember to drink more hot water and wear more clothes. You can''t catch a cold." Jiang Ruolan remained by Xian Zihao''s side, leaning on him. The joy in her eyes cannot be hidden. She had been muddle-headed and nervous when they were at the hospital, but now, she was completely relaxed and wanted to express her happiness. She had Xian Zihao''s child, and in a few months, they would have a cute little baby. "Zihao, what are you thinking about right now?" Jiang Ruolan held on to him, talking nonstop. There was a slight smile on Xian Zihao''s face as he said, "What kind of name do you want to give the child?" "You don''t even know if it''s a boy or a girl, yet you already want to choose a name?" Jiang Ruolan laughed. "Do you want a boy or a girl?" "Whether it''s a boy or a girl, I don''t care. I like both." Xian Zihao kissed her on the tip of her nose. "Look at you, your mouth can''t even close. If it was a daughter, she would look just like you. She must be a cheerful little girl." "Then if he was a boy, he would definitely be like you. He is very handsome and has an extraordinary temperament like you. I estimate that before he was five years old, a large number of strange aunties would fall in love with him." Jiang Ruolan laughed mischievously, her mind continually imagining the baby in her stomach. Even the image of the baby slowly growing up kept spinning in her head. "Idiot." Xian Zihao gently pushed her away and placed his hand on her shoulder. "Your first problem right now is to take care of your body. The medicine is too painful. The doctor said you need to drink it for at least three months." "It doesn''t matter. No matter how bitter it is, I can still drink it!" Jiang Ruolan smiled without the slightest shyness and placed her hand on her flat belly. Her eyes were filled with anticipation for her child. Xian Zihao smiled and patted her head. **** Zhan An really did find a midwife for Jiang Ruolan. In the afternoon, Sister Yanmei arrived with her. After traditional Chinese medicine was delivered, Sister Yanmei immediately brewed it in the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan came out of the bedroom, thinking whether the bandage on Xian Zihao''s shoulder should be changed or not. She heard from the doctor that although he didn''t have any major injuries, it was still a very serious flesh injury. Furthermore, Xian Zihao insisted on not wanting to stay in the hospital. In this way, he can take advantage of the sick leave he rarely takes to accompany Jiang Ruolan at home. When Jiang Ruolan walked out of the bedroom, she saw Xian Zihao, who was wearing a white tee, sitting on the couch in the living room and reading a book. She walked over quietly and stuck her head out from behind the couch. Jiang Ruolan looked down at the book in his hands. "Dear husband, why are you reading such a thick book seriously?" Xian Zihao turned to look at her and said with a smile in his eyes. "This is my first time being a father, so of course I have to read it carefully, as not to miss anything." As he spoke, he took Jiang Ruolan''s hand and led her to the couch to sit next to him. Jiang Ruolan sat down and looked at the book in Xian Zihao''s hands. "Do you still feel uncomfortable?" "No, I told the doctor about all the conditions during the day, and the doctor said that they were normal pregnancy reactions, only some of them were serious, and some of them weren''t serious. Originally, my pregnancy reaction wasn''t particularly obvious, and it was because of fetal qi, I was vomiting so much, but now much better." "That''s good. If you feel any discomfort, you have to tell me." "Understood, husband ~" At night, while Jiang Ruolan was taking medicine, Zhan An came up with many freshly bought supplements to calm the pregnancy. She also managed to say that tomorrow she will go shopping with Jiang Ruolan to buy some baby goods. Not only that, she also told Xian Zihao to prepare the nursery room. Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao looked at each other with smiles and shook their head at their mother''s behavior. ***** The next morning, Jiang Ruolan had to drink another medicine given by Sister Yanmei and eat two large bowls of nutritious porridge under Zhan An''s supervision. After she finished, they both left the house to go shopping. The two of them first went to the shopping mall near Beidou Avenue and then went to the special baby area. When Jiang Ruolan saw the various colorful little toys, clothes, the baby carriage, and all kinds of baby items, she was immediately dazzled. She really wanted to buy everything, but since this was her first time being a mother, she didn''t know the most important thing for a baby. Fortunately, Zhan An was there with her. She continued to guide her on what to use, what to look for when the child was born and the supplies Jiang Ruolan needed to use when the baby was 1 or 2 years old. "Ruolan, there''s something mom wanted to ask you." While they were having lunch nearby, Zhan An suddenly asked something and looked at Jiang Ruolan directly. "Guiying was staying at your place when she came home this time. Did you notice anything different about her" "Different how?" Jiang Ruolan looked up. She understood the meaning behind Zhan An''s words. Guiying was her daughter after all, so how could she possibly not notice anything amiss? However, Jiang Ruolan wasn''t sure if she should say anything, so she could only play dumb. "Mom, Guiying and I actually haven''t seen each other much. Although we have a good relationship, I could not see the difference in her." Zhan An nodded and didn''t say anything else, but there seemed to be something in her mind. "Mom, is something wrong?" Jiang Ruolan asked cautiously. "Nothing, if it weren''t for you being pregnant, I might not have known about my daughter''s personality" Zhan An sighed softly, "This child, when she came home this time, she began to avoid eating cold foods during mealtimes. There were a lot of foods she loved to eat, but she didn''t even touch them. I thought she had mysteriously changed her personality, but as soon as you become pregnant, I suddenly thought Maybe I was just thinking too much, maybe it was just a coincidence." Hearing her words, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but feel a little scared, but she also felt sorry for Xian Guiying. She had just gotten pregnant and was instantly pampered by everyone, meanwhile, Xian Guiying had to endure all of this by herself. "Oh yes, Xian Residence will send a driver tonight. The Old Man wanted to see you." Suddenly, Zhan An said, "Zihao is injured, so he can''t drive. Let the driver drive both of you." Jiang Ruolan nodded, "Mom, Guiying isn''t a child after all, so you don''t have to worry about her. "Sigh, how could I not be worried? Actually, the Old Man felt too much love for Cui Liuxian because her grandfather sacrificed himself to save him. The Old Man felt sorry for the Cui Family, so he did not want Cui Liuxian to suffer any grievances. Guiying, herself, understood the Old Man''s heart, but he was too biased." Zhan An sighed. "Guiying isn''t like you, I know Zhan Lian''s personality. You must have suffered too much at Jiang Family when you were young and you didn''t have a choice other than to endure it. But Guiying...She has the temper of a young miss. She''s already twenty-six years old, and she doesn''t even want to talk about marriage." "That''s because she''s magnanimous, and talking about marriage Isn''t that a matter of fate? When the time comes, Guiying will definitely get married." Jiang Ruolan smiled broadly. "You are so optimistic." Zhan An chuckled. They finally returned to Greenville Residence in the afternoon and when Jiang Ruolan stepped out of the car, she immediately saw Jiang Yijun standing outside the house. Chapter 243 - So Different Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment. She looked at Zhan An, whose eyes seemed frozen. Jiang Ruolan immediately walked to Jiang Yijun''s side. Jiang Yijun''s gaze was very shallow. Due to too many things happening in the past two days, she did not have the time to go to Bliss B&B Hotel to find him. When Jiang Ruolan saw Jiang Yijun, her heart ached for no reason. "Yijun, what are you doing here?" However, when Jiang Yijun saw Zhan An slowly walking towards them, his gaze stopped for a moment. From his gaze, Jiang Ruolan could tell that Jiang Yijun seemed to know Zhan An. "This is?" Zhan An also looked at this young man who looked somewhat similar to her own son in shock. "He''s my younger brother!" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly explained. "Your brother?" Zhan An was a little surprised. She already heard that Jiang Guanyu had brought two children to the Jiang Family back then, but she had never seen them before. "Not bad, this young lad is very spirited." Jiang Ruolan laughed, "Yeah, I also think that Yijun and Zihao are similar. But there are so many people in the world today who are like this, so it is not surprising that the two of them look quite similar even though they have no blood relationship." Zhan An glanced at Jiang Ruolan''s natural expression, then looked at Jiang Yijun, who was staring at her, "But you are siblings, why do you two look so different?" She shook her head and smiled. "Not at all." "Mrs. Xian''s eyes are really good." Jiang Yijun suddenly sneered. Zhan An looked at him with doubt in her eyes. "Young man, do you know me?" Jiang Ruolan was secretly anxious. She did not know why Jiang Yijun would have such an attitude towards Zhan An. Could it be that he knew her background? Did he also feel suspicious of his relationship with the Xian Family? Nevertheless, no matter what, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t allow him to just stand by the roadside and argue with her mother-in-law. Jiang Ruolan quickly tightened her grip on Jiang Yijun''s arm, using her eyes to indicate that he should not do anything rash. Jiang Yijun glanced at her without any expression, then coldly at Zhan An. He smiled and said, "I don''t know you. I only heard from my sister about you." Zhan An nodded. With a smile in her eyes, she replied, "Ah, so it is like that. Since you are Ruolan''s brother, why are you standing here, waiting for her? Why don''t you come inside?" "There''s no need. I have something to say to my sister. I wonder if Mrs. Xian could leave the two of us alone?" "Of course. You guys chat, I''ll come in first." Zhan An smiled, then looked back at Jiang Ruolan. "Be careful. Do not stand in this cold wind for too long. Pregnant women should not be exposed to cold winds at all." With that, Zhan An looked at Jiang Yijun''s frozen expression, observed him for a while, then turned around and walked into the house. "You pregnant?" As soon as Zhan An left, Jiang Yijun frowned and stared coldly at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan sighed, "Yijun, I " After some thought, she didn''t finish her sentence but raised her head to look at him. "How do you know Mrs. Xian? I never told you about her." Jiang Yijun stared coldly at her face. "I heard that Xian Zihao was shot a few days ago and was worried about you. I initially wanted to come and ask about your condition, but it seems ... I came to the wrong place." With that, he turned around and left expressionlessly. "Yijun!" Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled him back. "Don''t leave me, okay? I''m your sister, always and forever. No matter what happens, it will not affect my feelings for you at all! You are the only family I love in this world. Can you not be so cold and hurt my heart?" "I did not hurt your heart, and I did not urge you further. What do you want me to do? Watching you happily get married to someone else and having his baby? Jiang Ruolan, don''t you think that you''re too cruel?" Jiang Yijun shook off her hand. "I just want you to remember that I am your sister! Since we were young, I have always protected you. In fact, during the seven years I have been here, you''ve been the only reason why I am strong enough to survive through everything! Jiang Yijun, you should clearly remember that I am your sister. I will always love you." Jiang Ruolan looked at Jiang Yijun firmly and held his arm tightly. "You can''t just throw me away! It doesn''t matter if I am the one who forced you or not. Jiang Yijun, ask yourself, which part of me is incompetent? All these years, you never let me down. Your accomplishments were all much better than mine. I was already very pleased for having you as my brother, so can we not hurt each other? We are siblings! Are you really going to hurt me like this?" Jiang Ruolan walked in front of him. She pressed both of her hands on his arms and looked at Jiang Yijun in the eyes. "Jiang Yijun, unless you tell me to stay out your life, I will not let you go!" Jiang Yijun stopped and his eyes were cold. Jiang Ruolan stared straight at him, tightly holding his arm. "Speak, you''re going to abandon me now, despite we have been dependent on each other for twenty years?" "Jiang Ruolan." Jiang Yijun gritted his teeth, but he didn''t shake her off. He only glared at her. Jiang Ruolan refused to budge at all. "No one understands you better than me! You are my little brother who I have personally witnessed growing up. I know better than anyone how kind you are, how outstanding you are, and how much you love your sister! Jiang Yijun, if you''re willing to hurt my heart, then let''s just leave. I don''t need you to care about what happens to me in the future!" Jiang Ruolan immediately released her grip on Jiang Yijun''s, turned around, and walked past him. One step. Two steps. Three steps. Four steps. Seven Steps. Jiang Ruolan waited for Jiang Yijun to turn back and called out her name as she walked away. But when she took the eleventh step, he gave no reaction. Jiang Ruolan frowned and clenched her fists tightly. She took a deep breath and turned around to glare at him. "Jiang Yijun!" Jiang Yijun slowly turned around with a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Do you really think that you understand me so well?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "On what day was the ceremony?" After a long while, Jiang Yijun suddenly asked in a low voice. Jiang Ruolan paused and instinctively replied, "This week, on Sunday." Jiang Yijun nodded. "Alright, I won''t abandon you because I couldn''t." Seeing a faint sense of anticipation in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, Jiang Yijun loosened his brows slightly and said hoarsely, "As long as you don''t regret it ...Your wedding, I will be there just in time." Jiang Ruolan immediately walked back towards him. She looked deeply at his eyes. She knew Jiang Yijun wouldn''t be someone who would cause trouble at a wedding, but what did he mean by that? However, before she could ask, she saw Jiang Yijun looking behind her. Jiang Ruolan then turned around and saw Zhan An, who had gone inside the house, walking out. She was currently looking at both of them. Chapter 244 - Old Man Xian’s Punishment I "Tell Mrs. Xian, I will slowly reciprocate what had happened twenty years ago." Jiang Ruolan was shocked. She could only stare at Jiang Yijun''s back as he opened his car door. She looked in the direction where the car drove off, with her heart beating like a drum. ''Tell Mrs. Xian, I will slowly reciprocate what had happened twenty years ago.'' What did Jiang Yijun mean by that? Jiang Ruolan turned around and saw Zhan An''s eyes looking at Jiang Yijun''s fading car. She looked like she was thinking about something. "Mom." Jiang Ruolan called out her name. Zhan An retracted her gaze and smiled at her. "Are you cold?" Without waiting for Jiang Ruolan''s replied, Zhan An lifted her collar and smoothed it. "Child, you have been alone for many years. You are actually just a little girl back then but you can raise your brother well." Jiang Ruolan did not know if there was a hidden meaning behind Zhan An''s words, she couldn''t say anything recklessly. She just pursed her lip and said, "Mom, it''s not easy for every woman. Whether it''s for my brother or my own child, I will fight for the people I love until my last breath." Zhan An nodded and patted her hand. Many things cannot be proved by words alone, but also by deeds. "Good child, to have such a state of mind is enough to prove that you are more sensible than many others." Jiang Ruolan only smiled. Actually, she wasn''t very sensible. She was just used to understanding. In this world, if one were too demanding and did not have a magnanimous heart to understand everything, then the one who would suffer the most would be herself. In reality, this was only her protection. **** Precisely at 7 pm, as Zhan An said earlier, the Xian Family''s driver came to Greenville Residence to pick up Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan to Xian Residence. As soon as they got there, Zhan An was already waiting for them at the door and quickly took Jiang Ruolan''s hand, bringing her into the house. Xian Zihao just smiled, following them both from behind. "Our Ruolan is a lucky star to our Xian Family. She often encounters troubles, but she''s still carrying the great-grandson that you''ve been waiting for all this time." Zhan An''s voice contained a sense of happiness. The moment Jiang Ruolan entered the door, she saw Old Man Xian, who was wearing a rare formal attire and was full of spirit, waiting for her. "Grandfather." Jiang Ruolan had already mentally prepared herself before coming here, so she smiled daintily at him. Old Man Xian looked away. Xian Zihao smiled as he gently pushed Jiang Ruolan towards the Old Man. At the same time, he said softly in a voice that only she could hear, "Grandpa is really awkward with his emotion. He might not be very happy right now but it doesn''t mean that he will hurt you. Go, don''t be afraid." "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at Xian Zihao, then looked back at Old Man Xian''s majestic appearance. She weighed him in her heart and then moved closer to him, "Grandpa " "Come with me to the study." Old Man Xian suddenly stood up and leered at her with his walking stick before turning around and heading upstairs. Jiang Ruolan froze on the spot, unable to react for a moment. "I''m talking to you, why is this girl like a piece of wood?" Old Man Xian suddenly turned his head and shot her another sidelong glance, as if he was in a bad mood. "Oh " Jiang Ruolan was a little confused. She turned around and looked at Zhan An, who was smiling, and Xian Zihao, who was gesturing for her to follow the Old Man. Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to follow the Old Man upstairs. "You''re pregnant so quickly, spoiled girl!" Old Man Xian muttered as he walked inside the study. "How should I explain it to the late Old Cui!" Jiang Ruolan was a little embarrassed. The old man went around the desk and said, "Close the door." Jiang Ruolan hurriedly closed the door to the study, but she was a little perturbed. She didn''t know what kind of thoughts the Old Man had in his mind. Would he use one of the top ten torture methods on her?" "Spoiled girl, you! Come here." "Oh." Jiang Ruolan quickly walked over and stood in the middle of the study. She looked around and saw two bookshelves filled with books and two old weapons but apparently functioning hanging on the wall. Xian Zihao had just said that the Old Man was actually feeling awkward, so right now, she''s trying to figure out how she should persuade and steal his heart. Her eyes landed on a box of tea on the desk. Jiang Ruolan suddenly recalled the Old Man liked to drink tea, so she quickly walked to a thermos on the table nearby. She carefully poured a cup of tea and walked over to the Old Man, "Grandpa, do you want to drink tea?" "What are you doing? I haven''t slept for two days, and you still want me to drink tea?" The Old Man roared with vigor. "Ugh I I''m sorry. I thought you were thirsty." Jiang Ruolan innocently opened her eyes wide and carefully put down the teacup. "Don''t stand on my side. Go stand over there!" The Old Man suddenly frowned and pointed to the bookshelf behind her. Jiang Ruolan was confused and didn''t understand what the Old Man was trying to do, but she still took two steps back and stood in front of the bookshelf. The Old Man just sat at his chair and glanced at the cup. He didn''t drink it, but he didn''t throw it away either. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "Grandpa... Do you want to talk to me about something?" "What can I talk to you about?" The Old Man glanced at her and continued to sing in that melodious melody, shaking his head as he hummed, "In that dream of spring, there were flowers everywhere. Today, the roof is green and the trees are green. Why is there no news of your departure? The beginnings of the flower have been waiting until now." Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to take a step forward, the Old Man suddenly pulled out a ruler from nowhere and slapped it on his hand. He did not even look at her, "Don''t move, stand there with your chest puffed out!" "Standing up just like a soldier?" Jiang Ruolan froze. "Don''t think that this Old Man can''t do anything to you just because you have Zihao protecting you." The Old Man crossed his legs and continued to shake his head. The ruler in his hand also lightly tapped back and forth. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched again as she stood rooted to the spot. After a while, the Old Man picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, smacked his lips, and then put it down again, "Hmm, your skill on brewing tea is not bad. You know how much water is needed to fill the cup." After saying that, he turned and glanced at her. "Spoiled girl, can you make Tieguanyin tea?" Jiang Ruolan immediately answered honestly, "No." Then she added, "If grandpa likes it, I can learn it. Hehe!" The Old Man glanced at her and gave a cold snort. "You''re quite quick-witted, but this Old Man likes silly girls. I don''t like monkeys!" Jiang Ruolan immediately stopped smiling and pursed her lips. It was obvious that the Old Man wasn''t fair. His doting on Cui Luixian made him completely blind. If not, how can the double-faced Cui Luixian deceive him? Everyone else was a monkey to him. "What is it? You''re cursing me in your heart, aren''t you?" Jiang Ruolan: "...." Chapter 245 - Old Man Xian’s Punishment II "No." "Hmm?" "Absolutely not!" Jiang Ruolan stood there stiffly and tried to move her legs as the Old Man turned his head away from her, but suddenly the Old Man''s ruler slapped her leg. "What are you trying to do? Stand up straight! There are another thirty more minutes!" "Grandpa " Jiang Ruolan was subdued and wanted to beg for mercy. "Don''t act coquettishly to this Old Man! I only teach you how to stand properly! What''s with all the attitude?!" Jiang Ruolan stood there sulkily and obediently. The Old Man looked at her before standing up and walking over with the ruler. He lightly patted her leg with the ruler, "Legs, straighten up!" "Arms, tighten, hands, where are you putting them? Stick to the side of your legs! Puffing out your chest, look up!" The Old Man used the ruler to lift Jiang Ruolan''s chin. Jiang Ruolan had never experienced such a strict military stance. Back in her high school, no matter how rigorous her military training was, she never reached this level. Now, she was like a block of wood, not daring to move at all. "You youngsters are too used to wandering around! If I don''t give you a lesson, you really don''t know what it means to have authority in this country!" Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and muttered under her breath, "Grandfather, what era is this? Can''t a violent revolution solve society''s problems? It will not even be able to help solve family problems." "You dare to talk back?" Old Man stared at Jiang Ruolan sternly. "I don''t dare!" She quickly shut her mouth and looked seriously at the Old Man, determined that no matter what he said or how hard he criticized her, she would carefully accepting his teachings and not tell him about her grievances. "Spoiled girl, this Old Man knows that you are clever! But you little girl, don''t think you can become my elephant just by sticking two scallions in your nose!" What kind of description was this? "No, no. Grandpa, I''m actually quite a fool. When I was in university, I accidentally made six plus seven equal to fifteen, and it became a huge joke in the department." Jiang Ruolan said this with incomparable honesty. Old Man Xian immediately glared at her for a long time. Finally, he asked in a skeptical tone. "Aren''t six plus seven equal to fifteen?" Jiang Ruolan: "" ''Grandpa, I don''t know how to answer that question! If I answered that you were wrong, you would glare at me and I told you were right, you would call me a kiss ass girl. Grandpa, tell me what you want me to say about you.'' At this moment, the door to the study room was pushed open, but no one entered. Lowering her head, Jiang Ruolan saw a black dog casually walking in. Judging from the dog''s attitude, it looked like it came to watch the show. Jiang Ruolan was standing in a military stance! She was so embarrassed and decided to shift her grievance to the black dog. The dog and the man continued to stare at each other. The Old Man spoke, "Chaoxiang, watch her. If she moves, you bark twice." While Jiang Ruolan was in shock, Chaoxiang immediately made two "woof woof" sounds, implying that it had already received the order and will immediately carry it out. As expected of a military dog! The Old Man looked back at Jiang Ruolan again before he walked out with his walking stick, one step at a time. In an instant, only Jiang Ruolan and the old enemy named Chaoxiang were left in the study room! This dog''s eyes were still as vicious as before. From its gaze, it was obvious that it did not want to welcome her! Chaoxiang walked over to Jiang Ruolan on all fours, circled around her twice, climbed onto the carpet at the foot of the desk, and continued to stare at her. Jiang Ruolan also took this opportunity to sized it up and wondered if it had a good temper. If it is, then she needed to change the tactics. Of course, she only thought about it but not doing it. Under normal circumstances, she might continue to try to curry favor with it the way she did last time. But not this time. Dogs and wolves had the same animal nature, so she needed a more efficient method to deal with it. This was not something that could be done in front of anyone in the Xian Family, so Jiang Ruolan decided to ignore the dog, stood at her original spot with her eyes closed while she rested. The study room door opened again, and Xian Zihao went inside to check on her condition. Jiang Ruolan quickly whimpered and cried in her husband''s arms, feeling wronged, "Hubby, my legs hurt...Back pain...My legs also numb." Xian Zihao did not know whether to laugh or cry. "I knew that the Old Man threw you here to punish you. Are you tired?" As he spoke, he helped her massage her waist and helped her out of the study. Chaoxiang was eating its food when it smelled Xian Zihao''s scent. It hurried over and licked his pants. ''Go! Don''t you see who you''re licking?'' Jiang Ruolan''s leg immediately stopped hurting. She pulled her husband away from that stinky dog. "Where''s grandpa? You brought me out of the study without his permission. He''s going to punish me to stand for another two hours." Jiang Ruolan asked in a low voice. "The moment he went downstairs, he sat on the reclining chair and listened to the audiotape. As he did that, he fell asleep." Xian Zihao chuckled. Jiang Ruolan immediately glared at him, "Did you know, he called me a monkey? And not only that, he let me stand there in a military posture for an hour! While I''m crying in grievance, he had nerved gone downstairs to sleep?" "He was just too infuriated. He knew that no matter what he did, Cui Luixian will not be able to be his granddaughter-in-law. He wanted to give you some face, that''s why he did that. I took advantage of the fact that he''s sleeping soundly and hurriedly rescued you. Otherwise, if you stand for too long, you won''t be able to walk." Xian Zihao helped Jiang Ruolan into their bedroom. Xian Zihao accompanied Jiang Ruolan to rest for a while. As Xian Zihao went to settle a matter, Jiang Ruolan quickly got up and walked around the room, looking for a weapon before stepping out of the bedroom. She ran to the study door and saw Chaoxiang still lying down. Jiang Ruolan chuckled as she strode over. This stinky dog didn''t have eyes in the back of its head, so it couldn''t see a weapon in Jiang Ruolan''s hands. It just barked at her as she held the ''weapon'' in both her hands, laughing so hard that her eyes bloomed. ''It was your master who sent you here. Of course, if you want to settle the score, you have to find him.'' In fact, beating a dog was not something that should be on display, let alone it was an old dog brought home from the army and no longer had a strong body. Jiang Ruolan decided to omit the process since she had to beat it to death. . . . Just kidding. Of course, she wouldn''t do that! When Chaoxiang saw the weapon on Jiang Ruolan''s hand, it finally understood who was the boss between her and it. Thus, if the opponent could not dodge, then they would fall. Even if it was against a dog, that was a wise saying! In order to make Chaoxiang fully understand the rule of "those who went against her will suffer a beating" and "those who follow her obediently will have meat to eat", Jiang Ruolan ran back to the bedroom and took out a small bag of ham sausages from her bag and went back to the study room. After messing with it, Jiang Ruolan finally let Chaoxiang eat the ham. Anyway, they were under the same roof, home, and everything, so she needed Chaoxiang to be her ally. Luckily, Chaoxiang was a short-haired dog. If it were, Xian Guiying probably wouldn''t even stay at the Xian Residence. A short-haired dog wouldn''t have any effect on pregnant women, so Jiang Ruolan immediately carried her new "good bro" downstairs. "Ruolan, Guiying is not well today. She is resting in the guest room where she usually goes to be alone. Zihao just went to see her, so you don''t need to go. That girl has a cold, and when she heard that you were pregnant, she immediately ran to the room, saying she was afraid of infecting you." Zhan An took out two plates of fruit, smiled at her, and told her to sit at the table by the window. The Old Man was sleeping soundly on the recliner chair. Jiang Ruolan smiled and then saw the thin blanket that the Old Man used was falling. She quickly walked over and covered him with the thin blanket again, then gently took out the tape recorder that the Old Man loved, which was in his arms, and shut it off and set it aside. "Madam, Miss Cui Liuxian went out this morning and hasn''t returned since. Should we call her?" Nanny Cheng, with a duster in her hand, was polishing a blue and white porcelain vase that was as tall as a boy. Zhan An replied, "Go make a phone call and ask her to go home. Liuxian is in a bad mood, so you need to coax her a little." Seeing that Nanny Cheng was about to call Cui Liuxian and didn''t want to eavesdrop on their conversation, Jiang Ruolan decided to look at Xian Guiying. She went to the small guest room in the back where Xian Guiying had taken her before. When Jiang Ruolan opened the door, she saw Xian Guiying sitting on the bed with a blanket in her arms. Chapter 247 - Cui Luixian’s Anger I "All right, let''s all have dinner. Ruolan, tonight Nanny Cheng will cook ginger soup for you to drink. This soup is very good to prevent your stomach from catching a cold." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Everyone followed Zhan An and sat at the long table. Xian Zihao sat next to her and did not say anything about Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying also did not talk much. "Zihao, where''s dad?" When Jiang Ruolan saw the Old Man come down, she quickly looked around but did not see Xian Jian. "He went out." Xian Zihao poured a glass of fresh fruit juice and gave it to her. "You can''t drink fresh water right now. You must drink fruit juice from time to time to balance the nutrients in your body." Seeing that he was acting as if nothing had happened, Jiang Ruolan took the glass and looked at the silent Xian Guiying with suspicion. "Liuxian isn''t back yet?" As the Old Man sat down, he handed the walking stick to Nanny Cheng. He glanced at his family members on the table and said with dissatisfaction. "Miss Liuxian''s phone could not be reached. I have tried to call her several times and it was always off." Nanny Cheng said on the side. The Old Man shook his head, "This child." However, he did not say anything further. He looked at Xian Guiying, who was not in a good mental state, and asked, "Has the doctor examined Guiying''s body?" Xian Guiying paused for a moment but didn''t reply. Instead, her gaze shifted to Xian Zihao, who was in the middle of scooping soup for Jiang Ruolan. The Old Man followed her gaze, "Zihao, didn''t you call Dr. Li just now? Is Guiying fever serious? Has she been given an injection?" "Her fever is 37 degrees. Doctor Li just told her to take medicine, and she does not need an injection. Her fever is easy to treat." Xian Zihao glanced at Xian Guiying, who looked a little nervous. Xian Guiying immediately sighed in relief and lowered her head to eat her food. After eating two mouthfuls, she said with a smile, "Grandpa, don''t just care about me. The wound on my brother''s shoulder is still not healed." "His flesh and bones are fine. It would be strange if a man became weak just because of small wounds like this. I was shot many times in my arms and legs, and I am still alive and well! Looking at your brother''s mental state, whatever pain he was feeling has long been dispelled by the child in the spoiled girl''s stomach. Do you still need me to worry about him?" The Old Man snorted as he looked at the smiling Xian Zihao, "Have you changed your bandage today?" "I did." Xian Zihao smiled. He glanced at the cold Coke glass next to Xian Guiying, which Nanny Cheng had poured for her. Without saying anything, he poured a little hot water into the cup next to him and exchanged it for Xian Guiying''s glass. "You have a fever, don''t drink carbonated drinks. Drink more hot water." He whispered to Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. On the other side, Nanny Cheng patted her forehead. "Oh my God! Second Young Miss, I''m sorry. I forgot you had a cold. I remember you usually like to drink Coke, that''s why I poured it to your glass." "It''s alright, Nanny Cheng. Recently, I like to drink fruit juice. Just give me the same drink sister-in-law have." In the blink of an eye, Xian Guiying went to comfort Nanny Cheng. Jiang Ruolan did not say anything. She turned to look at Xian Zihao, only to see that he calmly took a piece of Red Braised Meat and put it into her bowl. "From now on, you must eat more vegetables and meat. You can not be picky." Jiang Ruolan felt like she was being treated like a child, but when she saw Xian Zihao''s attentive and loving eyes, she smiled happily. Her smile full of happiness seemed to make the atmosphere around the table more lively. Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately turned red. She picked up the chopsticks that she didn''t use and gave some of the food to the Old Man, "Grandpa, have some food too." The Old Man looked at her calmly. "Spoiled girl, does your leg hurt?" How should Jiang Ruolan answer this question? Jiang Ruolan could clearly see the shrewdness shining in the Old Man''s eyes. If she said ''pain'', the Old Man would probably make fun of her, but if she said ''no'', then the Old Man would extend the punishment. She was able to tell that Xian Zihao inherited the Old Man''s personality. When talking to the Old Man, Jiang Ruolan had to think her answer carefully. Seeing that she blinked innocently but didn''t answer, the Old Man looked at her for a while and then laughed. "Humph! You are really a spoiled girl." Xian Zihao glanced at Jiang Rullan with a smile on his face. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and lowered her head to drink the soup under his gentle and smiling gaze. "It''s been a few months since your grandpa last smiled like this. It seems like he is really in a good mood today ~" Zhan An said as she gave Xian Guiying some food. The Old Man immediately raised his hand to cover his mouth. Zhan An smiled, "Enough dad. Before, the only one who can cure your bad temper is Zihao. Now there''s even Ruolan. Look at yourself right now. You can''t even hold back your smiles." "That''s right. For so many years, every time grandpa lost his temper, other than my brother who can coax him, who else would dare to come close to him!" Xian Guiying said while taking a sip of the hot water in her cup. She glanced sideways at the Old Man, and her eyes brimming with jealousy. "Including Cui Liuxian, originally your grandchildren are only the three of us. Tch, I was always the one that was ignored the most." "This girl, sit next to me and eat. Your mood is still sour!" Old Man Xian glanced at her. Xian Guiying ignored the Old Man and turned to Jiang Ruolan. "Sister-in-law, grandpa is so biased, right?" "Stop teasing your grandfather! You always made him angry, and now you even want to drag Ruolan with you." Zhan An put a piece of meat in Xian Guiying''s bowl and said, "Even mealtime can''t stop you from opening your mouth. You are still so energetic even though you have a fever!" Xian Guiying pursed her lips and looked at Jiang Ruolan as if they shared a mutual understanding. They then smiled at each other. While everyone was enjoying themselves, the sound of cars came from outside. Cui Liuxian, who reeked of alcohol, staggered into the room, and almost at the same time, everyone turned to look at her. Her clothes were a bit messy as if she had been drinking outside for an entire day. As soon as she entered the room, she saw Xian Zihao, then Jiang Ruolan. Cui Liuxian suddenly leaned against the door and stared at them. "Liuxian, you went out to drink?" Zhan An stood up in surprise. The Old Man frowned as well. "You don''t listen to my words! You even spent your day outside and came back smelling of alcohol!" Cui Liuxian''s eyes immediately reddened when she heard the Old Man scolding her. She bit her lips and stood by the door. She stared intently at Xian Zihao, who was pouring Jiang Ruolan another bowl of soup. Chapter 248 - Cui Luixian’s Anger II "Nanny Cheng, go ask someone to cook a Liuxian bowl of hangover soup. Someone in the family is carrying a child, and she can not smell alcohol. Liuxian''s body reeked of alcohol." The Old Man shook his head and instructed Nanny Cheng, "Go and take a look at the car that brought her back. Why would she drink so much? Don''t tell grandpa that you started hanging out with bad friends out there?" Cui Liuxian only looked at Xian Zihao''s figure with a wronged expression. She did not refute the Old Man''s words and instead leaned against the door, biting her lips. Jiang Ruolan knew how good the relationship between Jiang Bingqing and Cui Liuxian was. When Wei Donghai kidnapped her, she was not sure if Cui Liuxian had joined hands with Jiang Bingqing or not, but towards Cui Liuxian, Jiang Ruolan could only stand on the side and wouldn''t even in her lifetime, she would like her. "I''m full, how can I finish this dish you gave me?" Jiang Ruolan put down her bowl and chopsticks and looked at Xian Zihao resentfully. She wanted to show him what was in the bowl in front of her and felt embarrassed for not being able to finish it. Xian Zihao smiled, disagreeing with her words. He took Jiang Ruolan''s bowl and placed it right in front of him. The dignified CEO of Xian Group was sparing no effort to help his wife eating the leftovers. "Heh " Cui Liuxian''s cold laughter rang out. "You can make such a scene so lifelike. Truly amazing." Old Man Xian was originally only worried about Cui Liuxian drinking, but the moment she said that, the Old Man immediately became serious, "Liuxian! Why are you so rude? Are you drunk too?" "Grandfather, I''m not telling lies!" As Cui Liuxian spoke, she couldn''t even stand up straight and stared at Jiang Ruolan, "I heard that there were some people who were almost asleep by a group of men in G City a few years ago. After what happened these few days, I wondered if the seed in her stomach actually belonged to Zihao." The sound of chopsticks being slammed on the table echoed in the dining hall. This sound did not come from the Old Man, nor did it come from Jiang Ruolan. It came from Xian Zihao. "Cui Liuxian, be careful when you speak." Xian Zihao glanced at her, her eyes calm but sharp. "Why should I mind my words? Are you sure she''s clean?" Cui Liuxian''s eyes turned red as she looked at Xian Zihao, "Jiang Ruolan was never clean. Zihao, don''t be fooled by her. When she was seventeen, she was almost--" "Five days ago, you and Jiang Bingqing met on Beidou Avenue. That day, who did you meet?" Xian Zihao just uttered those words vaguely, but his eyes mockingly looked at her. The color of the blood on Cui Liuxian''s face immediately drained out. She looked into Xian Zihao''s cold eyes in shock. Then, she immediately looked away and looked at Jiang Ruolan, sitting next to him with hatred. The Old Man took a look at Xian Zihoa''s expression, which was sharp and cold, a type of expression rarely seen at home. Then, he saw Jiang Ruolan gently clenching her hand into a fist by the side of the table, and the Old Man couldn''t help but take a glance at Cui Liuxian''s stiff white face. Immediately, the Old Man shouted, "Bastard! You have been drinking wine until you are drunk and then, you went home talking nonsense! Nanny Cheng, send Liuxian back to her room." Cui Liuxian''s eyes were bloodshot as she looked at the Old Man. When Nanny Cheng went to help her, Cui Liuxian wanted to shake her off, but she couldn''t stand straight due to drinking too much wine. She staggered as she was helped up. Before Cui Liuxian went upstairs, Jiang Ruolan also caught a glimpse of her eyes as she turned around to look at her. It was filled with a deep hatred. Actually, the Old Man had asked Nanny Cheng to accompany Cui Liuxian upstairs because he was trying to protect her, didn''t he? When Xian Zihao uttered those words, everyone''s expression changed. When Cui Liuxian was sent upstairs, Xian Zihao acted as if nothing had happened and lightly covered Jiang Ruolan''s fist, gently separating her fingers to prevent her nails from pricking her palm again and intertwined both of their hands. "Some people have finally shown their true nature." Xian Guiying said in a cold voice as she slowly used her chopsticks to pick the fishbone. The Old Man pursed his lips. He was obviously rather angered, but he didn''t want to flare up. "Grandpa, even if you want to protect outsiders, you still have to take care of my sister-in-law''s feelings. She carried your great-grandson, and you had closed your eyes repeatedly when something like this happened. Right now, you should be clear that what happened this time is related to Cui Liuxian. You should know better than anyone else that the love of your old friend has already been reciprocated after twenty years. Could you possibly want to exchange the life of a child in my sister-in-law''s belly with the life of your old friend?" Xian Guiying''s words have a pretty deep meaning, but her words also fit the Old Man''s thoughts. The Old Man only looked at her coldly in displeasure but didn''t reprimand her. He sighed, "Eat your food." Xian Guiying only pursed her lips, not saying anything further. Many things were already obvious, and there was no need to say more. For someone as old as the Old Man, he was already used to the rain and the wind. Perhaps he could see too many things more clearly than they could. At night, Jiang Ruolan drank some traditional Chinese medicine to calm the womb while looking at the distant suburbs'' stars. It wasn''t unreasonable that the Old Man would build Xian Residence on the outskirts of the city. Not only was the scenery good, but the stars here were brighter than in the city. A coat suddenly covered her shoulders. Jiang Ruolan turned and saw Xian Zihao, who had just taken a shower, fixing her clothes. "What are you thinking about?" Xian Zihao put his arms around her and kissed her lightly on the ear. "I''m not thinking of anything. I''m just feeling a little bit more at ease in Xian Family now. I''m very gratified, and also very happy." Jiang Ruolan answered honestly. Xian Zihao smiled while wrapping his hands around her belly. "Then let''s keep this feeling until we''re ninety." Jiang Ruolan turned to look at him. "What if I live until ninety-one?" Xian Zihao: "Strangle you to death!" Jiang Ruolan: "...." **** Jiang Ruolan ate too much that night. Even after showering and taking medicine, she still felt that her stomach had not been digested. Xian Zihao was busy replying to an email from Assistant Bai. While he was busy working, Jiang Ruolan took this opportunity to leave their bedroom and went downstairs. She remembered that there should be a plate of sour plums on the tea table, but she didn''t know if eating some sour plums would help her digestive system or not. When Jiang Ruolan went downstairs, she found Cui Liuxian sitting alone in the quiet living room. She was still wearing the same clothes as when she came back. She was sitting on the sofa with a fruit knife in her hand as she slowly peeled an apple. Jiang Ruolan paused at the sight of her. She didn''t want to meet her face to face, but then she realized that she didn''t owe her one, so she didn''t need to avoid her, not to mention this was the Xian Family. Jiang Ruolan walked around casually in the living room. Cui Liuxian stopped to peel off the apple when Jiang Ruolan bent down to pick up a few sour plums from the tea-table. Just as she was about to go upstairs, she heard Cui Liuxian''s soft voice behind her, "Nanny Cheng, my stomach is not feeling well. Can you pour me a glass of water, please?" Jiang Ruolan halted her steps and turned back to look at Cui Liuxian. Cui Liuxian''s eyes were slightly red as if she had cried a lot. She half-closed her eyes while peeling an apple, looking as pitiful and helpless as a child who had been abandoned by everyone. Seeing that Cui Liuxian regarded herself as Nanny Cheng, Jiang Ruolan sighed. It would be lying if she said she didn''t hate her. She was not the Virgin Mary, so she may not be able to get rid of Cui Liuxian''s involvement in the kidnapping. But no matter how much Jiang Ruolan hates her, she will never be able to hate her too much. Everything had a point of view. Jiang Ruolan felt that it was wrong for Cui Liuxian to ruin her marriage, but she (Cui Liuxian) did that because she thought since she grew up with Xian Zihao, she should be the one to marry him. "Nanny Cheng, you''re ignoring me too." Cui Liuxian threw away the peeled apple and said in a low voice, "I have a headache. Can you help me pour a glass of water?" Chapter 249 - Cui Luixian’s Anger III Jiang Ruolan came down the stairs without saying anything and thought she just had to pour a glass of water and then go back upstairs. She walked to the low cabinet, picked up the thermos, and poured a glass of hot water. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to bring it to Cui Liuxian, she suddenly froze in her steps and the glass in her hand was almost falling off. The hot water made her hand immediately turn red. Jiang Ruolan barely managed to hold the glass as she looked at Cui Liuxian, who was holding a fruit knife with a gloomy expression on her face. "Here''s some water for you." Seeing Cui Liuxian looking at her with a dark expression, Jiang Ruolan immediately frowned. Although she was not afraid of her at all, it was better not to cause trouble. However, instead of taking the glass from Jiang Ruolan''s hand, Cui Liuxian slowly raised the fruit knife. The instant Jiang Ruolan sensed danger, she quickly went to dodge, but the sharp knife suddenly touched her face. "Don''t move." Cui Liuxian''s low voice slowly sounded and her eyes filled with hatred. Jiang Ruolan frowned. "Cui Liuxian, what are you trying to do?" "Don''t move! Don''t make a sound! Otherwise, I will directly cut a few lines on your face so that you won''t be able to see anyone for the rest of your life!" "Alright, I won''t move." Jiang Ruolan tried her best to stay calm. This was the Xian Residence, and although it was late at night and no one else was walking around the living room, and the servants had all gone to bed, Cui Liuxian would never do anything too crazy inside the residence. Jiang Ruolan let out a soft sigh as she watched Cui Liuxian move the fruit knife away from her face. When she went downstairs, Cui Liuxian must already felt her coming down and her hand paused for a moment before she called out to Nanny Cheng. This was Cui Liuxian''s plan all along and Jiang Ruolan was too stupid for not noticed it sooner. "What do you want? This is the Xian Residence." Jiang Ruolan looked calmly at Cui Liuxian''s face and eyes. She could tell from Cui Liuxian''s gaze that she was not in the right mind. "I know this is the Xian Residence, and I also know if I harmed you, my entire family cannot tolerate me, just like they couldn''t tolerate you back then." Cui Liuxian chuckled lowly, tears streaming down her face. "Jiang Ruolan, you''re really amazing. I''ve been in the Xian Family for twenty-three years, and my father and grandfather have never scolded me. But now look at what had happened. Because of you, I was scolded by my grandfather!" "I always thought that when I grew up, I would marry Zihao. But you, Jiang Ruolan, what right did you have to steal my dream?! I''ve fought for myself to get back my Zihao, but why all is not effective! What''s wrong with me?" Jiang Ruolan frowned. "You are completely wrong. When Zihao and I got married, we never intended to walk and be together. Cui Liuxian, in this world, only you can have warmth and someone to love you. Only you can have something that no one else can touch? That''s why you try to do anything against Guiying because you are afraid she will steal all your belongings and you want the whole family only to love you." "You want to marry Xian Zihao, so all the women around him are your hindrance. Do you want to use the same method to drive me away from Zihao''s life too? In your brain, you''re the only one who is right and others have no right to defend themselves. Do you know how despicable your selfishness is? Because of your selfishness, your so-called father slapped me and accused me only by listening to your bloody and tearful complaints without a single word of truth!" Jiang Ruolan saw the hatred gather in Cui Liuxian''s eyes. No matter what she said, it wouldn''t be accepted by Cui Liuxian. Jiang Ruolan sighed. "Cui Liuxian, aren''t you watching too many idyllic dramas? Do you think this is a fairy tale? To make someone love you is not wrong, but you have always used the despicable method! Sooner or later, you will be trapped in a trap that you set for yourself since you were young!" "Who do you think you are? What right do you have to stand here and talk to me like that?!" Cui Liuxian sneered as she tightened her grip on the fruit knife. Jiang Ruolan could clearly feel the sharp blade of the fruit knife on her cheek. The ice-cold feeling of the knife made her feel scared, but she was currently trapped between Cui Liuxian and the cabinet. On her right was a chair blocking her way, and on her left was her knife. "Do you know? Jiang Ruolan, if there wasn''t you in this world, then I wouldn''t have been ignored by Zihao. I wouldn''t have done so many things to make Zihao hate me and I wouldn''t have even let grandfather see my bad side and scold me. Zihao would have married me, I would have become an honorable Xian Family, and wouldn''t have been left behind by others!" "But you! You''re the one who ruined it all! You''re the one who ruined my dream and my life! So, since I''ve already been destroyed by you, why don''t I destroy you as well." As soon as Cui Liuxian finished speaking, she turned the fruit knife in her hand. "Cui Liuxian!" Jiang Ruolan immediately shouted out a warning, ordering her not to be impulsive. At this moment, her heart was pounding with fear. "Don''t be like this!" "Don''t worry, I know Zihao''s character. Even if I make your face look completely different from before, he''ll only feel more sorry for you!" Cui Liuxian slowly put down the fruit knife. Jiang Ruolan let out a sigh of relief and when she wanted to run away, she abruptly felt the sharp knife at her stomach. Jiang Ruolan felt a chill run down her spine. She looked at Cui Liuxian with shock. "Don''t be rash!" "I''m not impulsive! It was this child that made me so desperate! This child''s presence made godfather and grandpa have no reason to reject you! Your position in the Xian Family will be consolidated because of him! Since this child should not have appeared, why not just let him die in your stomach!" Cui Liuxian sneered and with tremendous force, she tried to stab the fruit knife forward violently. Cui Liuxian was crazy! She was absolutely insane! Jiang Ruolan was no longer able to maintain her calm. She no longer cares if Cui Liuxian will do something even more shockingly scary when she struggles because right now, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t let her hurt her child. "I gave him so much money, but he still can''t destroy you! Then let me destroy you myself! to make you disappear with this fucking kid!" "Let me go! Let go!" The two of them lifted their hands and started tearing at each other. Although Cui Liuxian wasn''t as strong as Jiang Ruolan, she (Cui Liuxian) still tried her best to use her strength to stop her (Jiang Ruolan). "Jiang Ruolan! Go to hell! Go to hell!" "Stop!" In the blink of an eye, Xian Zihao held the fruit knife in Cui Liuxian''s hand. With a slight force, Cui Liuxian''s hand relaxed and the fruit knife fell to the floor. He swung Cui Liuxian away and turned to support Jiang Ruolan. "Are you hurt?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head lightly, but she was terrified. She frowned as she looked at Cui Liuxian, who had fallen onto a chair to the side. "What''s going on? I heard a commotion downstairs! What are the three of you have been doing?" The Old Man hurriedly walked down with his walking stick. He immediately saw Cui Liuxian and Xian Zihao, who both had frightened expressions, and Jiang Ruolan, whose face was slightly pale. Then the Old Man saw the fruit knife on the floor. Chapter 250 - The Old Man’s Disappointment Zhan An, Xian Guiying, Nanny Cheng, and the other servant hurried downstairs as well. "What''s going on?" Zhan An asked in surprise and quickly stepped forward, "Ruolan? Are you okay?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. "Mom, I''m fine." Zhan An looked at the fruit knife on the floor and looked at Cui Liuxian, who was sitting there in tears, but before she could open her mouth, the Old Man knocked his walking stick onto the floor hatefully, "Bastard! Liuxian, are you stupid?" Instead of explaining, Cui Liuxian just sat there, crying. The pungent smell of alcohol that accompanied her tears made people unable to bear to look at her, but at the same time, it also made them hate her to the bone. Jiang Ruolan never thought that Cui Liuxian would want to hurt her child. The last shred of tolerance in her heart finally broke down. If it wasn''t for Xian Zihao''s timely appearance and comforting words, she would definitely slap Cui Liuxian right away! Cui Liuxian was crying loudly as she slowly raised her head to look at the frowning Xian Zihao with tears in her eyes. Xian Zihao was looking at her with a cold gaze as he consoled Jiang Ruolan. He pursed his lips and did not say anything. Just as Cui Liuxian was about to open her mouth to call his name, Xian Zihao frowned and said indifferently, "If something happened to her, I won''t let you go." Cui Liuxian immediately bit her lips and looked at him helplessly. After a moment, she slowly turned her head and looked at Old Man Xian, who had an ice-cold expression on his face. "Grandpa " "How can you be so stupid!" The Old Man was outraged. He took in two deep breaths and shook his head painfully. "Liuxian, you have let grandpa down!" "Sister-in-law?" Xian Guiying walked closer and took the fruit knife from the floor. She glanced at Jiang Ruolan who looked scared but was not injured, then gripped the fruit knife tightly and looked coldly at Cui Liuxian who was sitting there helplessly with tears and laughed out loud. "Are you crazy? Ever since you were little, you have always been like this. It doesn''t matter if I tolerate you, but now you can not even tolerate the child in my sister-in-law''s womb? You better think clearly, the person you want to hurt with this knife is grandpa''s great-grandson!" After saying that, Xian Guiying threw the fruit knife on Cui Liuxian''s body. "What a brainless idiot!" Cui Liuxian bit her lip as she suddenly took a deep breath, and said in a hoarse voice, "Jiang Ruolan, what right do you have to steal everything from me!? Why? Why?!" "What''s wrong with you? If it weren''t for grandfather pitying you, how could you have acted so arrogantly and carelessly in the Xian Family all these years! Grandpa only did all this because your grandfather sacrificed himself to save him. Do you really think that you are so great that everyone must bow down to you?! How many times have you said the word ''snatch''? When everything in this world that you want is taken away by someone else, in your mind, that person was evil because she had snatched everything from you? Then look at yourself! Everything in this family is mine and you snatch it from me but do I make a big fuss about it? Heh, what a joke! Did you get water in your head? Do you need me to send you to the hospital to take a look?" Xian Guiying glared at her coldly. Needless to say, after more than twenty years of playing the role of a thief and being accused of being a villain, Xian Guiying had never complained with tears in her eyes before. What qualifications did Cui Liuxian have to complain about it? "Grandpa" Cui Liuxian sniffed with her nose, and suddenly ran to the Old Man, who still had anger written on his face. Seeing that the Old Man didn''t look too good, Cui Liuxian immediately knelt in front of him while crying, "Grandpa, you promised that you will not let outsiders be your grandson''s wife easily! You said that you would make Jiang Ruolan leave the Xian Family! You said that you will definitely let Zihao marry me! You promised me! Grandpa, can you not accept her? If you accept her, then there will be no one else by my side! Grandpa, please. I beg you." Cui Liuxian cried as she grabbed on the Old Man''s pants, crying as if she was in despair, like an orphan who had been abandoned by everyone. Not to mention the Old Man, even Xian Guiying couldn''t stand her attitude any longer. She forcefully turned her head and sat to the side, ready to watch from the sidelines. Xian Guiying knew that Old Man Xian wouldn''t do anything to Cui Liuxian! She didn''t even need to have a shred of hope. All she needed to do was quietly watch. The Old Man just stood there with his walking stick, looking down at Cui Liuxian''s crying and wronged expression, not saying a word. "Grandpa " Cui Liuxian continued kneeling on the floor, "I know my mistake, and I also know that you always close your eyes and protect me but I really like Zihao. Grandpa... You know, Zihao is the future I want." "If my brother really wanted to marry you, he would have done so a long time ago. He won''t wait for sister-in-law to appear. Even without her presence, my brother refused to marry you after so many years. Don''t you know what that means? How ridiculous it is when you truly consider yourself a highly sought after goods." Xian Guiying frowned. Cui Liuxian froze and knelt on the spot, tugging at the Old Man''s pants. She didn''t plead to him anymore, only letting her tears fall. "If my brother is willing to marry you, why do you need to ask grandfather? Could it be that you want grandfather to be the judge for you and personally kill his unborn great-grandson? Cui Liuxian, has your selfishness evolved to this extent?" "That''s not Zihao''s child! No! She must be sleeping with another man! She might be faking it! It was to make grandpa like her! Even if she was really pregnant with Zihao''s child, grandpa only loved that child! Grandfather will never accept her!" Cui Liuxian muttered to herself. She then laughed, "That won''t happen--" *Pah!* A loud slap echoed in the living room. The Old Man''s teeth itched with hatred as he looked at Cui Liuxian, who was lying on the floor after being slapped by him. "Evil creature! You are such an evil creature!" Cui Liuxian never expected the Old Man to hit her. She stared at him blankly and lay there without moving, but her entire body was trembling as tears kept falling down from her eyes. "Cui Liuxian, you..." The Old Man pointed at her hatefully. "Did I spoil you too much? Do you really think I''m blind!?" "Grandpa " The Old Man was about to say something when he suddenly gasped harshly. Jiang Ruolan was startled and immediately pushed Xian Zihao away. Everyone immediately walked over to the Old Man. "Grandfather!" "Old Master!" Jiang Ruolan touched his chest and rubbed gently. "Grandpa, don''t be angry, this is my fault. Don''t be angry, you have to take care of your body." The Old Man shook his head and sighed, "I''m fine. I''m too old to be too angry!" As he said that, he coughed once, placing his hand on Xian Zihao''s and Jiang Ruolan''s hand, and shook it hard, "My own grandson and granddaughter, no matter how I scold you, all of the blood in your body is still my blood. I know the nature of my grandchildren. My heart aches when something bad happens to you, but Liuxian, you Grandpa has doted on you for so many years, partly because I feel that I owe Old Cui, and secondly because I have a merciful heart. But you You really disappoint me." Cui Liuxian just lay on the ground floor, crying and unable to speak. "Dad, calm down." Zhan An also went to stroke the Old Man''s chest. Her eyes were full of worry. "Put Liuxian in her room and let her think things through!" The Old Man closed his eyes and sighed. Chapter 251 - Xian Family’s Heirloom Zhan An hurriedly looked at the servant. A few servants quickly helped Cui Liuxian get up to her room. Cui Liuxian did not fight, she just looked at the Old Man pitifully. "Reflect on it. If you still did not realize your mistake, I, your grandfather, will not be able to save you!" The Old Man did not look at her but said with a cold expression. Cui Liuxian bit her lips and lowered her head. "Grandfather, are you alright?" Xian Guiying poured a glass of water and said, "Come, drink some water and suppress your anger. You''re already so old, why are you so angry? Isn''t this scary!?" The Old Man stroked his chest as he glared at her. "You damned girl. Don''t try to act good here." Xian Guiying stuck out her tongue. "Spoiled girl, let''s go to the study room." The Old Man paused, then suddenly put his hand on Jiang Ruolan''s arm, meaning for her to help him. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment. She thought she had done nothing wrong, so why should she stand like a soldier again, but since the Old Man had already asked her to support him, she did not say anything and obediently helped him up the stairs. The Old Man didn''t speak as they entered the study. Jiang Ruolan stood upright in front of the desk, staring at the Old Man''s demeanor and actions. The Old Man walked to the bookcase and took out a wooden box. Then he opened it and took out an old-fashioned Chinese pipe with emerald green jade. The item looked very high quality. The Old Man patted it with his hand gently." Aiya, many years have passed." "Although the Xian Family has grown over several generations, our generation has experienced a lot of haste. We have not even been able to find the items that were originally in our clan, let alone the family heritage, but this pipe is something my grandfather left to me. It has been over a hundred years, and this is not a good thing, but it is also the closest thing this Old Man has ever had." With that, the Old Man put the pipe back into the box and pushed the box forward. "Although this thing isn''t a treasure, I''ve never shown it to anyone before. Spoiled girl, whether I accept you or not, you''re a smart person. I don''t need to say it clearly." "Grandfather, since it''s your personal item, how could I possibly accept it?" Jiang Ruolan understood the meaning behind the Old Man''s words. Of course, seeing the Old Man''s attitude towards her during the day, she knew that he had accepted her. No matter if it was because of the child or for other reasons, it didn''t matter anymore. Jiang Ruolan had never expected herself to be liked by everyone. She quickly pushed the box back. "I''m just pregnant, so there''s no need for grandpa to be like this. I understand a lot of things. Grandpa, your heart is just like a mirror, brighter than anyone else. To me, as long as my entire family can be at peace with one another, that would be the greatest happiness. Grandpa''s acknowledgement would also be the greatest reward for me." The Old Man sat down and looked at Jiang Ruolan''s sincere expression for a moment. He then looked at the pipe in the box and suddenly said, "This pipe holder is the Xian Family''s heirloom. If I passed it down to my great-grandson, is that okay?" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she chuckled, "Grandfather, you can do whatever you want." "But I''m afraid that my future great-grandchildren will laugh at me." The Old Man stroked his chin, feeling quite annoyed. Jiang Ruolan just chuckled and didn''t say anything but in her heart, she silently cursed. ''If your descendants knew that they had an ancestor that was currently considering this issue, they would definitely vomit blood.'' "Then it won''t be passed on." The Old Man muttered to himself, "Indeed, I can not give it to them." As he spoke, he put the box back on the bookshelf. He seemed reluctant to part with it. Jiang Ruolan was unable to describe her current feelings. She had a nagging feeling that this Old Man was in a dilemma. It seemed like the Old Man lacked love. In the future, she should show more filial piety towards him. **** Before going to bed, Jiang Ruolan went to retake a shower. When she came out, Xian Zihao had fallen asleep. She smiled and walked over to the bed, looking at his sleeping face before lowering her head like a prankster and biting his neck. Xian Zihao winced in pain and his brow furrowed. Without Jiang Ruolan noticed, his hand slowly went around her waist and he immediately rolled her around onto the bed. Xian Zihao pressed down her body as he viciously said, "How dare you bite me! You must be tired of living!" "CEO Xian is a loving and generous person. This humble woman knows her mistake and wants to ask for your forgiveness. Your Majesty wouldn''t care about this smallest thing, right? Please forgive me!" Jiang Ruolan gladly raised both her hands to surrender. "If I don''t forgive you, what can you do?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and caressed Jiang Ruolan''s lower abdomen. He was purposely using his fingers to caress her waist, causing her to feel itchy. "Ah, don''t tickle me! Haha ~" Jiang Ruolan couldn''t take it anymore and started to laugh out loud while wriggling around under his body. "Don''t touch it. It''s itchy to death. I was wrong. I was really wrong. I didn''t think that you hadn''t fallen asleep yet, how can you be like this? Haha! You are too narrow-minded! Stop it! Ahaha " Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stand the itchiness and twisted around under Xian Zihao until he moved his hand away. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to wipe away the tears from her eyes as she looked up at Xian Zihao. His eyes were dark as he stared at her. She paused, remembering that she was pregnant. Both of their actions just now were so ambiguous. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly put her hand on his chest, cleared her throat, and coughed. "Cough, Zihao." Xian Zihao lifted his hand and caressed her face. His warm fingers gently caressed her cheek, causing ripples to form in her heart. "Zihao, when Dr. Li came to see Guiying this afternoon" Under such a tender embrace, Jiang Ruolan suddenly thought of Xian Guiying''s problem and she couldn''t help but open her mouth to ask. Xian Zihao gently pulled Jiang Ruolan''s hand down and kissed her fingers. He said softly, "I already know." "You know? Then Guiying, she " Jiang Ruolan frowned. "She wouldn''t tell me who the child''s father is, even if I beat her to death. I can''t force her, but I''ll investigate it as soon as possible, then make another plan." Jiang Ruolan remembered that she had suspected Qin Gengxin before, but she wasn''t too sure if Qin Gengxin was really such a person. However, he was the one most likely to be the one, and of course, it wasn''t convenient for her to say what she had guessed, so she could only say, "So, you don''t intend to let your family know about it at the moment?" "Now is not the time to tell them. I know my limits. When something like this happens to my sister, I have to investigate it thoroughly." At first, Jiang Ruolan feared Xian Zihao would get angry when he found out that Xian Guiying was pregnant, but she was wrong. Although Xian Zihao was a serious person, he will always consider things from Xian Guiying''s perspective first. No matter whether as a brother or a husband, Xian Zihao will always be considerate and rational. This really made Jiang Ruolan unable to tell if she was supposed to love him or hated him. Someone who was too perfect was terrifying. "Zihao, the last time I tried on a wedding dress chosen by mom, the abdomen side was a little tight, and right now, I can''t wear a tight dress. Although my stomach is still not showing, it''s still not good for our baby. Tomorrow, when we return, should we ask the designer to redesign the dress?" "Should we choose another dress?" "No need. The one mom choose is also good. It was simple, just like I preferred." Jiang Ruolan laughed softly. "Alright then. I will tell the designer to make a slight change tomorrow." "I wonder if changing the style of the wedding dress at the last moment will make an impact? Seeing that the wedding is only a few days away, I wonder if they are willing to do it?" "Don''t worry." Xian Zihao kissed Jiang Ruolan on the tip of her nose, his eyes still deep and dark. His lips were just a thin line away from hers. Jiang Ruolan blinked as she looked at the fire in his eyes. She quickly said, "Zihao, I''m pregnant." Her voice made Xian Zihao pause for a moment. There was a hint of fear and amusement in his eyes, but also a hint of temptation. Jiang Ruolan felt that every inch of her body was burning with heat. Only when she was almost overwhelmed by the fiery hot kiss, did he let her go. With a soft, hoarse laugh, Xian Zihao moved away from her and laid down beside her. Xian Zihao pulled Jiang Ruolan into his embrace and held her tightly. He whispered hoarsely in her ear, "There are still nine more months. I''m going to die." Chapter 252 - Senior Zhou Interrogation I Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but laugh, "Only for nine months ... Don''t you always keep yourself in good shape and spend a lot of time busy working for these few years, without touching women?" "That''s because I''m not married." Xian Zihao hugged her tightly, enduring the pain in his lower part as he kissed her ear. He said hoarsely, "I''m hugging you in my arms, but I can''t touch or eat you for nine months. How terrifying." Xian Zihao was a normal man, after all. Jiang Ruolan snuggled into his arms and narrowed her eyes as she looked at the starry sky, outside the window. "Then, in these nine months, do we need to sleep separately? The arm around her tightened. "Absolutely not!" "Then what should we do? I heard a man who had to endure it for too long would get hurt. You know, blue ball." Jiang Ruolan snickered. She winced when Xian Zihao bit her ears. He then gently asked, "After the wedding, where do you want to go?" "You mean honeymoon?" He did not reply, but he silently agreed. She laid in his arms and gently caressed his injured shoulder with a misty look in her eyes. "Actually, it doesn''t matter where we go." She put her hand on his heart. "Your heart is the place I most want to go and never want to leave." Xian Zihao took her hand and, without speaking, kissed her deeply. On that day, they made many agreements. He said that he would take her to the Maldives to see the sea and put out a lantern in Thailand on their honeymoon. He also said that he would take her to see the flowers in Jiangnan, and when their hair had turned white, they would continue to hug each other and watch the sunset. When they are old enough and powerless to get out, they will not go anywhere and stay at the Greenville Residence to see the twilight. *** Three days later. "How about this?" "What about this one?" Xiong Ruogang was alone in front of the mirror while holding two short dresses and gesturing back and forth. She was asking Jiang Ruolan, who was looking at the photo album. Jiang Ruolan closed the album in her hands and stared at Xiong Ruogang''s face. She had already slowly put the bad incident behind her mind and returned to her original self. "Aiya, these two dresses are gorgeous but Sis Jiang, your wedding dress is white. Since I am the bridesmaid, I need to look good too." Xiong Ruogang was still a bit hesitant as she examined dresses in her hand, "I like both, what should I do? But it''s not like a bridesmaid needs to change dresses like a bride. It''s better for the bridesmaid to keep a low profile. Ugh...Then it should be this white one." With that, Xiong Ruogang walked back into the fitting room. "Miss Jiang, this is a wedding dress that has been fixed for you. Please try it. If the size does not fit, we can change it immediately. In two or three days, we will have the expected wedding between you and President Xian. We don''t dare to be careless." The designer brought out the wedding dress booked three days ago and was continually being redone over the next few days. Jiang Ruolan looked at the layer of clouds on the wedding dress and then looked at the lace fabric. She smiled, "No need to try, hadn''t I tried three days ago when Zihao and I came? The size will be based on the previous measurement, only the abdomen should not be too tight." The designer nodded, "I''ve already changed it according to your request, let''s try it out. Every wedding dress that I design is perfect and it''s the biggest encouragement for us when President Xian chooses our studio. I hope on Miss Jiang''s wedding day, you will look beautiful and flawless." Jiang Ruolan took the hint and tried the wedding dress again until she was sure it fit perfectly, and then the designer gave up. Once they were done with it, Xiong Ruogang followed her to check on the wedding''s invitation card. "Hey, Sis Jiang, aren''t you going to have a wedding party at your parents'' place as well?" Xiong Ruogang flipped the invitation card in her hand while saying, "How come I never saw or met with your parents? And your friends too? I thought you said you used to study and worked in F City before? Why didn''t you invite your classmates and colleagues too?" Xiong Ruogang paused before asking doubtfully, "Where are your parents?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. "If I have the time, I will try to organize a thank-you feast in F City, but not now." Seeing Jiang Ruolan avoid talking about her parents, Xiong Ruogang just raised her head and glanced at her before answering with "hmm". She tactfully didn''t ask any further questions and instead said lightly, "The day after tomorrow is the wedding. I never expect you would let me be your bridesmaid." When they walked towards the parking lot, Xiong Ruogang was still talking non-stop. Jiang Ruolan was looking for the car keys in her handbag and as she raised her head, she saw Senior Zhou, who was walking out of the tea shop across from them. "Miss Jiang?" Originally, Jiang Ruolan did not plan to greet him because she was not very familiar with Senior Zhou. She wanted to leave the place when Senior Zhou was unaware of her presence, but she never thought that Senior Zhou would walk towards her. Jiang Ruolan paused and stopped walking. "Miss Jiang, it''s rare to meet you here. Do you have time to talk?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at Senior Zhou hesitantly. What did Senior Zhou want to talk to her? Without waiting for her answer, Senior Zhou turned around and took the lead to return to the teahouse. Since it wasn''t good for her to refuse, she could only get rid of Xiong Ruogang first and put her shopping bags in the car before going to the teahouse. When she entered the tea shop, Senior Zhou already sat at the table at the corner, away from everyone''s gaze. His aging face was still as handsome as ever and his bright eyes were watching Jiang Ruolan. He kept staring at her face, thinking of something. "Senior Zhou." "Miss Jiang, please sit." Jiang Ruolan immediately sat down. She felt a little uncomfortable with Senior Zhou''s gaze. She could only smile awkwardly, "I wonder what Senior Zhou wanted to talk about by calling me here all of a sudden?" "Don''t be afraid, Miss Jiang. I know it isn''t polite, but since I''ve arrived here, I often go out by myself, and Zhou Shufen doesn''t have much time to accompany me. I hope I didn''t bother you." "Senior Zhou is too polite." "Alright, I won''t waste any more of your time. I just have some questions that I need to ask and I hope Miss Jiang can answer them." Senior Zhou said with a polite smile. Jiang Ruolan nodded, "Sure. What exactly is Senior Zhou wanted to ask?" "Your mother " Senior Zhou paused while staring at Jiang Ruolan''s instantly stiff expression. He hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Hehe, Miss Jiang, please don''t mind me. I just found out that you looked like a girl I once knew, and I heard that you were Jiang Guanyu''s illegitimate daughter. I will not obscure my words, I just want to ask, Miss Jiang, where is your mother now?" Chapter 253 - Senior Zhou Interrogation II Jiang Ruolan had lost her thought once she heard the word ''illegitimate daughter''. She raised her head and looked at the probing look in Senior Zhou''s eyes. Suddenly, she remembered her mother''s name. Zhou Qingling. There can not be so many coincidences in this world. Jiang Ruolan didn''t think much of her mother''s surname, but when Senior Zhou asked this question, she had no choice but to think about it. Her eyes stared at Senior Zhou''s face, which was as dignified as ever. Jiang Ruolan''s appearance was very similar to her mother''s. She always looked at herself in the mirror and compared herself to her mother''s photo when she was young. To hear Senior Zhou asked this question directly, it was as if he was sure who her mother was. Jiang Ruolan pondered for a moment, then chuckled. "Senior Zhou, from your tone, you seem to know my mother?" Seeing that she did not hide it lightly, Senior Zhou took out a small black and white photograph and pushed it in front of her. The photo looks like it belongs to a 14 or 15 year old girl, but it was a clear picture of her mother when she was a teenager. "Is your mother her?" Senior Zhou did not beat around the bush. Whether it was or not, Jiang Ruolan wouldn''t admit it. She was still a little dazed by the old photo. What kind of family, what kind of childhood did her mother had that caused her to fall in love with Jiang Guanyu and then commit suicide due to her emotional trauma? Was it because of a lack of love, or was it because she was too fragile? "Miss Jiang?" In a trace, Jiang Ruolan heard Senior Zhou call her. She came back to her senses and looked into Senior Zhou''s eyes. Jiang Ruolan let out a sigh, took the photo, and looked at it. She then smiled, "I wonder what Senior Zhou relationship with the person in the photo is? She really does look like me." Senior Zhou was stunned. He didn''t expect her to give such an ambiguous answer, "The girl in this photo and I are relatives. A relative that have not met each other for a long time." He answered politely. The word "relatives" was emphasized and was a bit deliberate. Jiang Ruolan did not want to get involved in the complicated past and family. Vengeance between the older generations had nothing to do with her. Whether her mother, who committed suicide or Senior Zhou has blood ties or not, it all had nothing to do with her. What she was sure was that both of them were hypocrites. To her, those were the things she did not want to look back on. Jiang Ruolan was about to say something when the ringtone of her phone cut her. She answered the call and heard Xiong Ruogang say she needed to go home immediately because there was an emergency in her dorm. "I will be there immediately." Jiang Ruolan hung up the phone and looked at Senior Zhou. "Senior Zhou, I''m sorry. My friend was waiting for me in the parking lot. Is there something else Senior Zhou wanted to ask me? Let''s be direct." Senior Zhou hesitated and looked at her indifferently. "Since there''s something urgent, then Miss Jiang should go. We could talk again later." As he said that, he took back the picture. It seemed that he was quite displeased with her concealed attitude. "Alright, I''ll be leaving first." Jiang Ruolan immediately got up from her seat. "Miss Jiang, I heard that the wedding between you and Zihao would take place in three days. I want to remind you." Suddenly, Senior Zhou opened his mouth indifferently. Jiang Ruolan paused and looked at him. "Zhou Shufen is my only granddaughter. I will unconditionally give up everything to fight for what she wants." Jiang Ruolan only looked at him for a moment before she left without looking back. When she returned home that night, Xian Zihao hadn''t come back yet. Sister Yanmei was boiling some Chinese medicine for her. The faint fragrance of Chinese medicine wafted around the room. Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered the necklace she had forgotten to take this afternoon. She looked up at the sky and called Xian Zihao, asking him to retrieve it on his way home. The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered. Just when she was about to hang up the phone, the call was finally connected. Jiang Ruolan was about to speak when she heard a woman''s voice from the other end of the phone. "Hello? Excuse me, but it''s not convenient for Zihao to answer the phone right now. May I ask who this is?" It was Zhou Shufen''s voice. Jiang Ruolan''s grip on the phone tightened. There was a long silence. If the woman who answered this call was Zhou Shufen, she should know that the person who was calling Xian Zihao was her. So why did Zhou Shufen ask? "What can I do for you? I''ll help you pass the message to him." Zhou Shufen said patiently. Jiang Ruolan said nothing and slowly hung up the call. "Madam, the medicine is ready. You can drink it now." Sister Yanmei came out of the kitchen with a bowl of herbal medicine in her hand. She held it in front of her with a smile and said, "Please drink it. It shouldn''t be too hot now." Jiang Ruolan sat on the sofa and smiled at Yanmei. She took the bowl but did not drink it. "What''s wrong?" Sister Yanmei immediately asked when she noticed Jiang Ruolan only kept staring at the bowl. "Are you afraid of the bitter taste? These few days, you''ve been drinking it all. I want to add a little sugar, but you also say that it is not necessary. If it is still bitter, I will go and buy sugar now." "No need, Sister Yanmei." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips, "Go back to your work, I''ll wash the bowl myself once I drink it." Sister Yanmei nodded and immediately left her alone in the living room. Jiang Ruolan put her feet together on the sofa''s edge and looked at her reflection in the bowl. She saw herself laughing and smiling helplessly. Jiang Ruolan was the same as all the other women. When she had nothing to do at work, she liked to kill time with reading. She also liked to scold and resent those foolish, cowardly female characters in the novel. And now, in this chapter of her life, she suddenly felt powerless and felt like she was also the same as the female characters in the novel. Life is just like a game of chess, it''s just like a mystery to the onlookers. Actually, she understood it from the beginning. She didn''t have to wait until she lost everything to know that she had really lost. However, she just couldn''t accept it. It was all because of her greediness, her greed to embark herself in Xian Zihao''s warmth. Jiang Ruolan really didn''t know what she should do now. To leave or keep fighting. . . . *** I change our FL''s mother''s name. If you noticed her name is the same as Jiang Ruolan''s father, the only difference is on the surname. My mistake for not realizing it sooner.. () Chapter 254 - I Shouldn’t Put My Expectation On You I Jiang Ruolan was starving. She got up from the couch and went to the kitchen to cook noodles. While waiting for the noodles to cook, Jiang Ruolan''s mind went back to the call just now. She had fought for their marriage, so how can she be willing to admit defeat just like that. She put down the bowl, picked up the phone again, and called Xian Zihao again. This time, the call was connected quickly. It was still Zhou Shufen. "Hello?" Jiang Ruolan spoke into the phone lightly, "Miss Zhou, three days from now, at 9:58 am, I welcome you to my wedding. The ceremony will be held in the VIP Room on the first floor of the Halcyon Hotel. I will send an invitation card to you tomorrow." There was a long silence and then a chuckled could be heard. "So it''s you, Jiang Ruolan?" "Don''t forget to attend." Jiang Ruolan ignored Zhou Shufen''s laughter and politely ended the call. Maybe Jiang Ruolan was really stupid enough to keep holding in this marriage. Maybe too many people would laugh at the current her but she was too f*cking unwilling to let it go just like that! When Jiang Ruolan realized she had not taken medicine, she took the bowl and sipped it. She had been drinking this medicine for a few days now. Why did she only realize that the medicine was so bitter that it made people want to cry? Sister Yanmei finished tidying up the room. After seeing Jiang Ruolan drink the medicine, she reminded her to rest early and left on time. Instead of going to the bedroom to rest, Jiang Ruolan decided to sit in front of her laptop, completing her report. Suddenly she felt a little dizzy. Jiang Ruolan immediately put the laptop on the sofa, ran into the bathroom, knelt beside the toilet, and vomited. She could not spit anything out, but she really felt very uncomfortable. Perhaps it was because Jiang Ruolan sat on the floor for too long, her blood circulation became unstable because as she stood up, her vision darkened and she felt dizzy. Her body involuntarily fell backward. Jiang Ruolan wanted to grab something to support herself, but she couldn''t, and in the blink of an eye, she felt a warmth from behind. Xian Zihao immediately went to help her stand. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know when he returned. "Are you uncomfortable? Have you drunk the medicine?" Xian Zihao was still as gentle as ever as he carried her all the way to their bedroom and gently put her on the bed. He knelt in front of the bed and stroked her sweaty forehead. "Don''t kneel too long in the toilet anymore." Jiang Ruolan did not say anything, only calmly looked at his still gentle and everlasting smile and the care in his eyes. Xian took off his coat and threw it on the bed. Jiang Ruolan saw his phone sticking out of the coat''s pocket. She didn''t understand. Zhou Shufen had clearly answered two calls from her, so how could Xian Zihao be so calm as if nothing had happened? While Xian Zihao went to the kitchen, Jiang Ruolan took his phone from the pocket and opened it. The two phone calls she made did not exist. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment before she quietly put the phone back into the pocket. Xian Zihao went back to the bedroom with a plate of sliced ??fruit. He gave her two pieces first before putting the plate on the stand next to the bed. "Eat this fruit first. This fruit can help relieve your nausea. I saw your laptop on the sofa. Did you play with it?" Jiang Ruolan nodded as she ate the fruit he handed her. "I only played with it for a short while." Xian Zihao suddenly became serious. "Didn''t I tell you before that even though the laptop has an anti-radiation filter, you still can''t touch it? Your unstable pregnancy will get worse and make you dizzy easily. You will vomit more if you keep facing the laptop for a long time." Seeing Jiang Ruolan eat the fruit without saying anything, Xian Zihao sighed lightly and sat next to her. He gently put his arm around her shoulder and caressed her back, "I''m just worried you''ll feel too uncomfortable. I noticed that these days you eat a lot." Jiang Ruolan just kept silent. This kind of treatment really made her feel that Xian Zihao was very close to her. She only needed to get a little closer and put in a bit more effort, then she would be able to completely seize him and not give him to anyone else. Therefore, she was reluctant to let go. Their love story was no longer as flawless as she had with Han Xuegang. Jiang Ruolan only wanted this flawed love story not to ruin and everlasting. *** The sound of water could be heard in the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan was still sitting on the bed, looking out the window, at the speckled night sky. Xian Zihao had finished showering, and by the time he came out from the bathroom, Jiang Ruolan was already curled up in her blanket. At first, he wanted to go to the study room to look at some documents, but seeing Jiang Ruolan''s curled up body, he immediately changed his mind. Xian Zihao took the files with him and lay down next to her. He held her in his arms and flipped through the file while gently patting her back, coaxing her to sleep. Jiang Ruolan pressed her head against his neck. Xian Zihao turned his head, smiled at her, and gently rubbed his face against hers. "Zihao." "Hmm?" "Sing a song for me." Unexpectedly, he didn''t reject her. Instead, he looked at her with a gentle smile and asked, "What do you want to hear?" "I don''t care, I guess I''ve never heard you sing any song before. Usually when you go out to socialize, what do you do? You are not like us, who will go to karaoke after a meal." Xian Zihao did not answer but slowly lifted the blanket from her body. "I don''t even think that you guys will be just like us, ordinary people. In fact, you never did anything romantic for me at all." Xian Zihao smiled and kissed her cheek. "So are we going to be each other''s cabbages?" Have you ever heard the story of the cabbage rose? If you are, then yes. Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan were each other''s cabbages, so what was there to talk about? Jiang Ruolan fell asleep while listening to Xian Zihao''s voice. He was singing Xu Song''s ''Southern Mountains Memories''. This song wasn''t a popular song, nor was it classical music or foreign music. It was just a light song, and his voice was as clear as a spring. *** The next day, Zhan An came to Greenville Residence and said that even though Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao had been married for half a year, according to Chinese customs, the bride and groom could not meet on the day before the wedding took place. After Jiang Ruolan finished packing her things, she immediately went to the hotel nearer the place. She also heard that the Jiang Family had come. Although they had arrived in H City, Jiang Ruolan did not go to see them at all. Why should she? In short, other than an external relationship with Jiang Family, there was not the slightest bit of kinship between her and that family. The host of the wedding could decide by himself on how he was going to introduce Jiang Guanyu''s identity. ? Xian Guiying will accompany her this afternoon, including tomorrow. She will accompany her all day before the wedding. "Sister-in-law, you haven''t finished showering yet? Just now, my brother called and asked what we wanted to eat, so I said I wanted to eat cake. The hotel waiter had sent the cake. Quickly finished showering and ate it together with me." Jiang Ruolan was soaking in the bubbly bathtub with her eyes closed and her head resting on the edge of it. She didn''t know how long she had been in there, but she almost fell asleep when she heard Xian Guiying call out to her. "Eat first. I wanted to soak in this water for a while longer." "Don''t, sister-in-law! You will faint if you soak in it for too long. A few years ago, I had this experience when I was in the US. I used to have a fever and like to soak comfortably in the water. I did not go out, but when I woke up, my vision darkened, and I almost fainted. Please come out, sister-in-law." "All right, I''ll go out." Jiang Ruolan felt helpless. The bathroom was so quiet, so quiet that she could meditate and reminisce about the past. She could also see a lot of things thoroughly in this empty space, and she really didn''t want to go out. Five minutes later, Jiang Ruolan came out of the bathroom and saw Xian Guiying, who was wearing a thin nightgown, waiting for her at the bed. She was holding a small plate of sliced cake in her hands and eating it. Chapter 255 - I Shouldn’t Put My Expectation On You II Jiang Ruolan wiped her hair. She was happy to see Xian Guiying act so relaxed in front of her. Jiang Ruolan then shifted her gaze to Xian Guiying''s bulging stomach. Xian Guiying would not be able to hide it any longer and everyone in Xian Family will know about it sooner or later. Jiang Ruolan could not help but ask, "Your brother already knows about your pregnancy, so what do you plan to do in the future?" Xian Guiying paused and looked back at her. "After your wedding is over, I will return to the United States." "I''m not asking about that. I''m talking about the child. Are you still not willing to tell me who the father is? Your brother should be able to find out soon, so why do you have to make things so difficult for yourself?" Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She got up, walked to the table, and cut another piece of cake. After that, she gave it to Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan took it and then she heard Xian Guiying ask softly, "Has my brother looked for Qin Gengxin in the past two days?" Jiang Ruolan was momentarily stunned. She looked at Xian Guiying''s calm gaze and didn''t know what to say for a moment. Xian Guiying finally acknowledged it. "If I''m not mistaken, my brother already knows about it, but he will not be able to do anything in the near future. Moreover, this is not the time for him to look for Qin Gengxin, because ..." Xian Guiying smiled and caressed her stomach. "This child''s father...Frankly speaking, I did not intend to make him shoulder the responsibility. After all, I did it voluntarily. He got drunk that day and I helped him to get to the hotel. He never knew it was me." Xian Guiying''s expression was relaxed. She looked up at Jiang Ruolan''s shocked face and smiled, "Sister-in-law, you''ve already guessed it right? Women have the most acute sense of everything. In front of you and my brother, I am often like an open book." "It''s really his? Then, are you planning to tell him about it?" Jiang Ruolan frowned. Xian Guiying lowered her head, took the red cherry from the cake, put it in her mouth, and laughed. "So what if one day he knows? He knew I had feelings for him, and that''s why he kept a distance from me. I was his best friend''s sister, and he said he could have a lot of women. I still remember his confident expression when he said those words to me. Qin Gengxin, who was always friendly with women, and Qin Gengxin, who was known for his indifference to women, could also be so heartless. I know that his cynical attitude is only a facade, but I didn''t expect that his rationality was also so hurtful." "For the past two years, he would occasionally avoid meeting me, and if we by accident met each other, he would politely greet me. If it wasn''t for the fact that he met me on the opening day of the mall a month before he returned, if not because he was too drunk and I had to brought him to his hotel, if not because he vomited and I help him take off his clothes, maybe this child won''t be here." Xian Guiying lightly stroked her belly as she said this. Her eyes carried a hint of a smile, "My child, please don''t beg me to find your father. If he didn''t want it, then I don''t plan to bother him." She then bit her lips. "I''d rather raised this child on my own." "You''re so good. Qin Gengxin isn''t usually that heartless, is he? How could he possibly avoid shouldering this responsibility?" Jiang Ruolan tried hard to suppress her shock. Even if Qin Gengxin was heartless, she felt that he shouldn''t be so heartless to such an outstanding woman like Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying laughed as if Jiang Ruolan was telling a joke, but that was also an ironic truth. "Because of you." Jiang Ruolan froze. Xian Guiying smiled bitterly and continued, "Sister-in-law, don''t misunderstand. I tell you all this now without hatred. It is not your fault that he has you in his heart. If it''s not you, then it will be someone else. But because of your relationship with my brother, I was unwilling to say anything to you. Now that the wedding ceremony between you and my brother has almost arrived, I can finally let go of my worries and chat freely with you. Otherwise, I worry if I hold it too long, it will make our relationship feel very uncomfortable." Never in a million years, Jiang Ruolan thought Qin Gengxin''s relationship with Xian Guiying would be like this. She always believed that the two of them were good competitors who always wanted to compete in anything, but she never thought their relationship was too complicated. Xian Guiying was pregnant with his child and refused to tell anyone that there was a secret relationship between the two of them. It seemed that she had been too simplistic. Looking at Xian Guiying''s calm attitude, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but sigh. The setbacks and blows were something that tempered people the most. It could be one blow that caused one to lose their spirit or a factor for a person to become strong. It was obvious that Xian Guiying was the same kind of person as Jiang Ruolan. At this age where the flowers in the mountains were blooming, Xian Guiying had already trained her tenacious heart to be strong to face all setbacks and blows. Before going to bed at night, Jiang Ruolan received a call from Xian Zihao. "What are you doing?" "Applying a mask." Jiang Ruolan had a white mask on her face as she watched TV with a plate of half-eaten cake on her lap. She didn''t have to go to work for the time being. "Have you eaten the cake? Guiying likes to eat sweet food. I know you don''t like it, but since that girl asked, I sent someone to buy a box for her." "The cake is not bad, it''s just too sweet." Jiang Ruolan glanced at the plate on her lap. Yes, the cake was very sweet and greasy. Not the type that she liked. "Then eat less. It would be best if you reminded yourself not to go hungry before tomorrow''s wedding. You will be busy at the ceremony later and there will not be many opportunities to eat." "Alright." Jiang Ruolan removed the mask on her face but remained leaning against the bed. She stared at a spot on the wall and said, "Zihao" "Hmm?" She paused, suddenly realizing that she did not know what to say. "It''s nothing. I just wanted to call out your name." "Heh, idiot." Since the bride and groom won''t see each other during the day, Xian Guiying immediately dragged Jiang Ruolan along to go shopping. When the two of them returned to the hotel in the evening, they saw Qin Gengxin''s car parked there. Xian Guiying''s footsteps immediately paused for a moment meanwhile Jiang Ruolan went to his car and greeted him. Chapter 256 - I Shouldn’t Put My Expectation On You III Seeing Xian Guiying slightly bend her waist as if she wanted to hide her big belly made Jian Ruolan frowned. Xian Guiying shook her head slightly, signaling that she should not tell Qin Gengxin about it. If Xian Guiying did not want to tell everyone about it, then Jiang Ruolan will let everything develop as it should. But, no matter how much Xian Guiying wanted to hide it, she cannot change the fact that she carried Qin Gengxin''s child. Clearly, Xian Guiying didn''t want to cause Qin Gengxin any trouble because of her own selfishness. Therefore, Jiang Ruolan could only sigh. As soon she reached the car, the car''s window opened, and Qin Gengxin handed her an exquisite box. "What is this?" Jiang Ruolan took it. "Bombs." He laughed. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "You''re going to use it at my wedding tomorrow?" "You really know me!" "Go, die!" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head, tore the packaging, and opened it. She saw a letter inside. She looked at Qin Gengxin with embarrassment. "You agree with my resignation?" "What is it? Isn''t this something you''ve always wanted?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows and leaned his left hand against the steering wheel while the other on his lips. He smiled at her with a face full of happiness. Just when Jiang Ruolan thought that he would let go and sincerely bless her and Xian Zihao''s marriage, his peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed. Qin Gengxin said mockingly, "Don''t be too happy too early, this grandfather is ''retreating for the sake of advancing." Jiang Ruolan immediately rolled her eyes. She wanted to throw the box in her hand to Qin Gengxin''s head. If it wasn''t for the fact that she saw Xian Guiying had already entered the hotel and refused even to greet Qin Gengxin, Jiang Ruolan wouldn''t waste her time with him. Jiang Ruolan suddenly asked with a serious expression, "How many red packets are you planning to give me tomorrow?" "It''s good enough that this grandpa didn''t blow up the hotel, so why should I give you a red packet? You wish!" Qin Gengxin glanced sideways at her. His gaze seemed to indicate that he was thinking, ''How could he be attracted to an arrogant woman like Jiang Ruolan who only knows money.'' After sending Qin Gengxin off, for some reason, Jiang Ruolan had an inexplicable desire to see Xian Zihao. Although working hours at Xian Group ended at five or six in the evening, she recalled that Xian Zihao had said over the phone that he would be very busy today. Without wasting time, Jiang Ruolan went to her car and drove to Xian Group. When Jiang Ruolan arrived at Xian Group, a few security guards who already knew her and the old man in charge of the mailroom greeted her with a smile. Just as she arrived at the CEO''s office, she saw the office was completely dark. Jiang Ruolan had meant to surprise Xian Zihao in his office, but instead, she looked at the empty and dark office with a sigh. Xian Zihao has been preparing for this wedding for a long time, so Jiang Ruolan didn''t have to rush to meet him. Everything was arranged according to her benefit. The organizers of these weddings were specially booked from Beijing and they were the country''s top wedding team. Although they initially planned to maintain a low profile, the Xian Family still emphasized quality. Even if they want to keep a low profile, they couldn''t be sloppy. **** The appointing day was finally here. Early in the morning, Jiang Ruolan was awakened from sleep and taken out of bed by a makeup artist. She took a shower, put on makeup, and changed her wedding dress. Xian Guiying and the others helped her with many trivial things. Jiang Ruolan actually didn''t sleep much last night. After lying down, she could not sleep, so she took advantage of when Xian Guiying fell asleep to put on some clothes and sat at the window while looking outside. She did not know how many hours passed before she finally fell asleep due to fatigue. If it was a western-style wedding, Jiang Ruolan didn''t have to get up so early, but the Old Man that Chinese people should follow the Chinese''s Custom. They didn''t have to go to church to hear strangers mumbling about inexplicable and wonderful things. Zhan An had arrived very early. Xiong Ruogang had originally wanted to help Jiang Ruolan put on the wedding dress, but seeing how she only kept holding the wedding dress and not knowing where she was going to start, Jiang Ruolan''s heart had started to tremble. This stupid girl was just good at talking. The hem of the dress was very long, but luckily, Jiang Ruolan was tall. After wearing high heels, the wedding gown looked very much in line with her body shape. Zhan An smiled contentedly. A small and delicate necklace was paired with the gown. Jiang Ruolan didn''t wear anything on her wrist. There was no need to wear all the jewelry on her body. It was enough with a ring on the ring finger of her right hand. Ever since Xian Zihao had put it on her, she had never taken it off. By the time she was ready, it was already 9 am. The makeup artist had applied a special makeup for the bride. Her eyelashes were long and thin, and the eyes were big and bright. Jiang Ruolan walked in front of the mirror and looked at her reflection. She did not dare to believe that the person in the mirror was her. She had never thought that one day she would be so elegant and graceful. Xiong Ruogang wore a bridesmaid dress that had the same color as hers. She exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, Sis Jiang, you look like Snow White!" Jiang Ruolan smiled. Was there a Snow White like her? She was more suited to be the evil stepmother. *** The wedding ceremony will begin at 9:58 am. By right, the groom''s car should have arrived by 9: 30 am, but by 9: 40 am, it was still quiet outside. It was 9.55 am. Jiang Ruolan stood at the door of her room, smiling and chatting with some of her friends and colleagues who came to congratulate her. The clock was ticking slowly at 9.58 am. 10.00 am. 10.30 am. 10.58 am. An hour or two late was nothing, but for someone like Xian Zihao, who had a sense of time, he will definitely come early and not be late. Zhan An was afraid that Jiang Ruolan would get anxious from waiting, so she looked at her with a smile, trying to comfort her. She said that it might be because of the traffic jam. Jiang Ruolan just smiled and said nothing. Afterward, she pretended not to see Zhan An secretly calling Xian Zihao. Old Man Xian and Xian Jian rushed over. Old Man Xian was trying to coax her, "I said it before, it''s not good to live in the city. There''s always a traffic jam." Based on the Old Man Xian''s willingness to explain and saying such comforting words to her made her heart warm, but at the same time, it also didn''t make enough sense. Zhan An tried to comfort her again, but by the time she spoke, Jiang Ruolan had already lost all confidence. They never got through Xian Zihao''s phone, and the Greenville Residence was only a few meters away from the Halcyon Hotel. Jiang Ruolan''s colleagues and family members started to look at her sympathetically, but she could only smile. To this time, she still holds on to her marriage. As a woman, she reached this step not because she was stubborn, and it was certainly not because she asked for it. From the very beginning, she did not want to get involved or have a relationship with Xian Zihao, but he slowly entered her heart. Exactly at eleven o''clock, Qin Gengxin and Jiang Yijun arrived, but there''s no Xian Zihao. Qin Gengxin and Jiang Yijun must have met at the hotel door and went upstairs together. When they arrived, Old Man Xian and Xian Jian were stunned to see Jiang Yijun, but he did not notice anyone, only walked towards Jiang Ruolan. "What''s going on?" By looking at Qin Gengxin''s expression, Jiang Ruolan smiled bitterly. "Zihao may be on his way. He has to go somewhere for a while and will arrive soon. He --" When Qin Gengxin said this, his eyes did not directly look at her. Jiang Ruolan stopped him. "You don''t know where he is, do you?" Jiang Ruolan asked with a smile. Chapter 257 - I Shouldn’t Put My Expectation On You IV Qin Gengxin looked at her in silence. When the smile on Jiang Ruolan''s face widened, he frowned. "Jiang Ruolan." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. Actually, she knew that if she had even the slightest bit of self-awareness, she would never come here and be a laughingstock. However, they had already reached such a stage. Leaving and advancing both bear the same result. Even if she only had 1 point left in her Qi and blood after her final loss, she still wanted to wait for the announcement of victory before retreating. "Ruolan, Zihao might really be in a hurry. Why don''t we ask Assistant Bai if there''s an emergency in the office? Maybe something happened at the company, and he had to rush over there." Old Man Xian walked toward her using his walking stick. He looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was calm and had her back straightened. "Don''t be hasty in making a decision, child." Then the Old Man''s gaze suddenly fell on Jiang Yijun, he looked at him fixedly. Xian Jian also walked slowly, his eyes not shifting from Jiang Yijun''s face from beginning to end. "Jiang Ruolan, it''s still not too late to regret." Jiang Yijun stood in front of her and frowned slightly. "Just say the words. I''ll take you away." Qin Gengxin was stunned for a moment. He glanced at Jiang Yijun''s expression as if he had just realized something. However, Jiang Ruolan merely smiled and stretched out her hand towards Qin Gengxin. "Lend me your car keys." Qin Gengxin hesitated. "Let''s wait a little longer. I believe Zihao will arrive soon." Jiang Ruolan kept smiling at him. "Lend me the car keys." "Ruolan!" "Lend it to me." She insisted, still smiling. Qin Gengxin frowned and slowly placed a black electronic car key into her hand. "Ruolan, what are you doing? Do you know where Zihao is?" Zhan An looked at her worriedly. Jiang Ruolan only paused for a moment, looking at Qin Gengxin indifferently as if no one else was present. "Which hotel did Zhou Shufen stay at?" The moment she asked this question, everyone looked at her with different expressions. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the time to pay attention to them anymore. She only kept looking at Qin Gengxin''s slightly opened mouth. Finally, he gave her an address. Jiang Ruolan smiled at him. She left the room and walked into the elevator while everyone else was trying to stop her. "Ruolan." It was a fine, sunny day, and the winter sun was shining through the sparse foliage along the road. The road was dark and uncertain, and driving through it was like passing through a tunnel of time. The figure in front of the Jiang Family seven years ago to the man who covered her with a blanket and called her fiance in his hotel room half a year ago, to that night when he hugged her gently and patiently and slowly sang "Southern Mountains Memories" for her, everything slowly playing in Jiang Ruolan''s mind. After a while, she stopped in front of a hotel called The Emperor''s Garden. When she got out of the car, her wedding gown''s hem was too heavy, so she bent over and tied it with a knot. She removed the car keys and walked straight to the hotel through a myriad of views, ignoring the hotel staff, and everyone''s surprised gazes as she took the elevator to the floor mentioned by Qin Gengxin. Since ancient times, the most helpless thing for a woman was to catch her husband with another woman. Once, she didn''t understand why women were so pitiful. Years later, when she looked around on the top floor of the hotel, she finally understood. It was only because Jiang Ruolan had fallen in love with Xian Zihao. When Jiang Ruolan stopped at 705, she lightly knocked on the door. When the door was opened, she could only smile. The one who opened the door was Xian Zihao. His initially tired expression turned pale, from calm to stiff, and his usually calm and handsome face, which showed no happiness or anger, changed rapidly. "Ruolan." He looked at her in shock, his gaze falling onto the messy wedding dress, almost becoming mute. Xian Zihao suddenly didn''t want her to enter the room, so he just stood in front of her, still looking at her with that gentle gaze. However, from today onwards, all the yearning and fantasies, all the love, all the hugging, and mumbling, would no longer exist. Jiang Ruolan finally woke up from the beautiful dream. So no matter how beautiful the story is, it will still come to an end. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know when Qin Gengxin, Jiang Yijun, Xian Guiying, and the rest of Xian Family arrived. When they arrived, she was already standing in front of the room. Senior Zhou walked out from the next room and looked at them calmly. Zhou Shufen was still as beautiful and bright as ever. She was slightly shocked by the situation in front of her. She looked at Jiang Ruolan in surprise and asked, "What are you doing here?" Jiang Ruolan looked at Zhou Shufen and calmly walked towards her. Without anyone expected, she suddenly raised her hand and immediately slapped her face. She raised her hands again and slapped her twice consecutively. In the end, the slap easily sent Zhou Shufen to the corner of the wall. Zhou Shufen didn''t cry. Instead, she looked at Jiang Ruolan with disbelief. It was as if she hadn''t expected that the usually patient Jiang Ruolan would be scarier than any woman at the moment. Perhaps every woman would have no conscience when they were violated. A blush appeared on Zhou Shufen''s face as she sat in the corner, looking more miserably than Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized that no matter how beautiful a woman was, she would never be able to look good when she was in a miserable state. Zhou Shufen was the same. Xian Zihao immediately went to hug Jiang Ruolan, but she turned so fiercely against him and slapped him hard in the face for the first time. Probably the ring on her finger had hit his cheek because a faint red line suddenly appeared on his face. Everyone in the room was shocked because they never expected Jiang Ruolan, who was always calm would act like this. What these people didn''t know was she had always been an extremely ungracious person. It would be better for all of them to share this little grievance than to leave it on her alone. This way, it would be fair! Qin Gengxin stepped forward and stopped her, "Jiang Ruolan, calm down!" Jiang Ruolan pushed his hand away with a smile and continued to walk towards Zhou Shufen. Zhou Shufen saw that the situation in front of her was not good for her, so she didn''t say anything. She only gave Xian Zihao a pleading look, wanting to hide behind him. Xian Zihao ignored her, only kept looking at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan blocked her path, calmly looking at her. "This is what you want, isn''t it? Alright, I''ll give him to you." "Ruolan!" Someone was calling her from behind. There were many voices calling her. She couldn''t hear clearly who it was. It didn''t matter if it was Xian Zihao or Qin Gengxin, or anyone else. Jiang Ruolan took a step forward, but Senior Zhou suddenly went in front of Zhou Shufen, trying to protect her. The Xian Family was also trying to hold her (Jiang Ruolan) back. Jiang Ruolan did not struggle, only smiling mockingly. She was already in too much of a sorry state. Even if she lost, at the very least, she should have kept a bottom line for herself. "Mommy..." Little Fishie rushed out of the room and hugged Zhou Shufen. She held her tightly and watched her for a long time before turning to look at Jiang Ruolan. After a while, she suddenly rushed over and hugged Xian Zihao''s leg, crying as she shouted, "Daddy!" Chapter 258 - Shouldn’t Put My Expectation On You V Hehe...God, she really can''t live happily, did she? Seven years ago, while Jiang Ruolan was in the Jiang Family, she almost died of cold, and no one helped her at that time, but she can still survive. She nearly starved to death with Jiang Yijun in the cold basement, and she even can survive it. But now Jiang Ruolan could hear the sound of her heart cracking, but she couldn''t cry because that would ruin her delicate makeup. She shouldn''t be sad, right? She should predict this outcome, right? Xian Zihao and her never knew each other deeply, unlike him and Zhou Shufen. Love? Was there even love between her (Jiang Ruolan) and him? Thus, at this moment, Jiang Ruolan could only smile. In fact, there was still a little hope in Jiang Ruolan''s heart. She really hopes Xian Zihao can explain himself at this time. She hopes he can tell her that Little Fishie and Zhou Shufen have nothing to do with him. However, Xian Zihao did not say anything. He just looked at Jiang Ruolan with a look that she did not understand at all. In an instant, he bent down, took the frightened Little Fishie and gently coaxed her. God, why did it hurt so much? Jiang Ruolan really wished all of this was just a dream, and when she woke up the next day, everything will be fine. Jiang Ruolan wanted to call out Xian Zihao''s name, but when she opened her mouth, she found that the voice was stuck in her throat. Have you ever felt this kind of feeling? Her life immediately turned into a 40-episode TV series, which she had watched before, and in the final episode, she realized that she was the evil supporting actress. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and smiled as she ignored everyone''s gazes. At that moment, it was as if all the burdens on her body had been lifted. Qin Gengxin and Jiang Yijun tried to help her, but Jiang Ruolan gently pushed them away and left the room. *** Jiang Ruolan calmly walked out of the elevator. Suddenly a familiar and warm hand grabbed her arm tightly. Her arm was gripped with a force she had never felt before as if the owner of the hand was afraid she would disappear. Jiang Ruolan looked up and saw Xian Zihao''s anxious face. "Jiang Ruolan." He was calling her name. "Listen to me first." This was the first time she had seen the pleading expression in Xian Zihao''s eyes. Her arm hurt so much. Jiang Ruolan looked down and saw that his knuckles were almost white. Jiang Ruolan laughed softly, not letting her tears fall, but slowly, little by little, she pushed Xian Zihao''s hand away. There was something in his hand because when she broke her arm away from his grip, a shallow cut appeared on the back of her hand. Xian Zihao never dropped the thing in his hand. He clenched his fist as she drew her hand away. Jiang Ruolan knew that on his palm was the wedding ring that she had never been able to put on for him. She took a step forward, showing her back to him. "Xian Zihao." Jiang Ruolan smiled and walked step by step, away from him. She gently said, "Actually, I was wrong." ''I should never put any hope on you.'' Jiang Ruolan quickly left under his unreadable gaze. She didn''t even look back. She didn''t look to see if anyone was chasing her, or if she couldn''t hear anyone calling her name anymore. Jiang Ruolan immediately got into her car and drove away. She looked in the rearview mirror and saw a woman''s face with delicate makeup. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt a sense of desolation. She had said that she would be a hedgehog forever, but this hedgehog''s heart had undergone so many life changes. Once upon a time, she, Jiang Ruolan, was just a little girl that was too lazy to care for a man''s care and love. She should just stay that way. If she were, her heart wouldn''t be torn like this. Jiang Ruolan went straight back to the Greenville Residence, and at an unimaginable speed, she quickly went to the study room and printed out two divorce agreements. She picked up a pen and signed her name, then quickly changed her clothes. Jiang Ruolan didn''t take much with her. She only took some of her original items and the savings card. Before she left, she looked at the light red mark on the back of her hand. She took off the ring on her ring finger and gently placed it on the divorce agreement. At that moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized that a fairy tale was just a story for a child to listen to. The tale of how the Cinderella meeting with the prince was really a stupid story. Only an idiot would believe such a stupid romance. As Jiang Ruolan put her luggage on the taxi''s bonnet, she saw Xian Zihao''s car stopped in front of the house. Jiang Ruolan ignored him and immediately got in the taxi. She ignored how he called her name. Jiang Ruolan leaned her body against the seat and told the driver to go to the airport. The driver drove slowly, slowly enough for Xian Zihao to catch up. For the first time, Jiang Ruolan saw an expression other than a faint smile on his soft face in the rearview mirror. "Do you want to stop?" The driver, a man in his thirties, asked her. Jiang Ruolan shook her head and said, "No, please drive to the airport and find a way to get rid of the car in the back. I will pay you three times the original price." When the car finally sped away, the driver also handed her a packet of tissues. Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered the day outside the club when she had been squatting on the side of the road and crying. Xian Zihao had stood in front of her and said, ''Sorry, Miss Jiang, I don''t have the habit of bringing handkerchiefs and tissues with me.'' ''Jiang Ruolan, you look like a hedgehog.'' ''If you no longer have the strength to love in this life, then everyone is the same.'' ''Since you didn''t do it, why did you leave?'' "You don''t have to leave. Even if you want to leave, I will accompany you. Jiang Ruolan, we are husband and wife, understand?'' "Jiang Ruolan is my wife. She is now, and will be, in the future.'' ''Is my safety really that important?'' ''You''re so worried about me sleeping alone in the car, huh?'' ''Jiang Ruoan, how old are you?'' ''Keep your guard up and your thorns in front of them but not me.'' ''When you''re tired, you can put down those strong barriers. If you don''t want to cry in front of others, you can cry in my arms.'' ''Jiang Ruolan, we can try to love each other." ''Who told you that my feelings for you are nothing but responsibility?'' ''What about you? If one day someone tried to break us apart, will you leave?'' ''Be it a dream or reality, I will always be here. Don''t be afraid.'' ''I believe you!'' ''It''s okay, everything''s over. Don''t be afraid.'' ''Jiang Ruolan, let''s go home.'' ''Zihao, you really are like a poisonous poppy.'' When Jiang Ruolan recalled back every moment they had, she realized that Xian Zihao never said he loved her. So it had always been her fault. Chapter 259 - Shouldn’t Put My Expectation On You VI Xian Zihao once said that he would take her on a honeymoon to the Maldives to see the sea, to light the lantern in Thailand, and he said that he would take her to see the flowers in Jiangnan. When their hair had turned white, they would continue to hug each other and watch the sunset. Jiang Ruolan laughing mockingly at herself. She easily trusted Xian Zihao. She looked at the tissue that had been handed to her and felt a drop of tears falling onto her hand. Hehe, she was actually crying. **** The taxi picked up speed, turned the corner, and drove through the trees on the side of the road. Xian Zihao''s car could no longer be seen. Inside the car, Fang Haowen was gloomily singing about how lucky he was. She immediately went in front and turned off the radio. The taxi driver just looked at her. In the beginning, Jiang Ruolan did not know where she should go. Life was not a game. She was unable to follow her wishes to go abroad to stay away from all this because she found out that her savings were not enough to last for a year in some unknown country. In the end, she decided to buy a plane ticket back to F City. A city where Jiang Ruolan had many memories and rhythms of life that she was familiar with. Perhaps when she goes back there, she can find her original self. It was the off-season, and the tickets were easy to book. When the plane took off, it was hard for Jiang Ruolan to hide her fatigue. She looked down at her ring finger. At some point, there''s a faint white ring mark left there. Clearly she was asking for trouble by flying with her pregnant body because after only a few hours on the flight, she had vomited no less than three times, and only after the flight attendant had asked her about it and given her some antiemetic tea did she manage to survive those hours. It was past four o''clock in the evening when Jiang Ruolan arrived at F City, and though she felt very ill, she did not stop. She took a bus to the city center and checked the house information outside the area where she once rented. When the house she lived in was still empty and for rent, Jiang Ruolan quickly called the old landlord from a nearby telephone booth. Then Jiang Ruolan went to the small clinic where she worked in the past to do a check-up. When the nurses found out that she was pregnant, they looked at her with slightly surprised eyes. They didn''t know what had happened to her in the last six months or so. They saw Jiang Ruolan was alone and immediately asked whether she was married or not, and if not, did she want to go to the hospital to get rid of the child? They also offered to help her arrange a cheaper and cleaner hospital. At that time, Jiang Ruolan was hesitating. She had come here only to examine her body, but when they mentioned about the child, she had no answer for it. After a few words of thanks, she went to a small house that was no stranger to her. Jiang Ruolan looked around the familiar, small room. No one had cleaned the place for more than half a year, and the landlord was a lazy woman. She did not even replace the broken lamps. Jiang Ruolan bought two new lamps at the small supermarket downstairs and changed them while standing on the stool with her arms raised. The wire was covered with a layer of dust, and as soon as she touched it, the dust fell to her eyes. Her eyes felt a burning sensation as if something was about to burst out of them. In the end, Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth, tried to endure the pain, and quickly changed the light. Once she finished, she immediately went into the bathroom. This morning, Jiang Ruolan was happily taken out of the room by a makeup artist. She gladly disguised herself as a newlywed, and under the gaze of a group of envious people, she wore that gorgeous wedding gown. And after more than ten hours later, from morning to dusk, from H City to F City, from Greenville Residence to outdated areas, everything had changed. Her previous neighbor and also a landlord, Sister Qiao, came to see her and asked where she had been for more than half a year. Jiang Ruolan just smiled at her while sitting on the couch covered with dust. Sister Qiao was a very casual person but also very lazy. She was once lazy enough not to wash clothes for a month, and because she lived next door, Jiang Ruolan often went to help her pack her clothes and bring them to the washing machine. Despite all the flaws, Sister Qiao was a lovely person. She also had helped her saved a lot of rent. Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s self-deprecating look, Sister Qiao could not hold back her laughter. "You little girl, if you have nothing to do, go out and have fun. It is better than spending your time reminiscing your wounds." Jiang Ruolan was amused. She stretched out her legs and put them on the still messy tea table. She relaxed her body and lay down on the couch. She smiled and said, "You''re right. It''s better to keep one''s feet on the ground. People really need to see their position clearly." Sister Qiao loved to eat the food she cooked. Unexpectedly, she also stayed over to help her tidy up the room. As the night grew darker, Jiang Ruolan stood by the window and poured some water on the yellow cactus at the windowsill. The upper part of the cactus stabbed into her finger, making her quiver in pain. Jiang Ruolan sucked on her injured finger while frowning. ''Jiang Ruolan, you are such a hedgehog.'' Jiang Ruolan sighed and laughed. She looked at her surroundings. No matter what she did, her mind would always bring her back to Xian Zihao. Only then did she realize that many things might not change at all. What she was sure of was that she had finally woken up from the beautiful dreams. But the baby What should she do with it? Jiang Ruolan sighed. After all, this baby was still her child, and when she heard her old friends in the clinic talk about abortion, she couldn''t help but shiver. Had the people of today''s society gotten used to this kind of thing? Chapter 260 - A Strong Woman I The next day, Jiang Ruolan went to a nearby clinic to buy some traditional Chinese medicine to reduce her pregnancy discomfort. There was no Sister Yanmei to help her here. She must learn to take care of herself and the child in her own womb on her own. Before Jiang Ruolan left the clinic, she happened to meet her former alumnus at the university, Yi Meixiu, who also worked at the same clinic as her. "Ah, is that you, Ruolan?" When Yi Meixiu saw her, she was so shocked until she couldn''t even close her mouth. The moment Jiang Ruolan smile at her, she slapped her on the shoulder, "Sh*t, where did you go? I''ve been looking for you for months! I heard from our other friends that you went to H City. When did you come back? Are you alright? What are you doing at the clinic? Don''t answer. Let''s have lunch first." Yi Meixiu invited Jiang Ruolan to lunch together at a small restaurant near their university. She ordered two bowls of rice flour and slyly said that it''s been a while since she ate this food. Once the waiter served their food, Yi Meixiu immediately asked, "Tell me everything." Jiang Ruolan placed her chopsticks in the bowl before she looked at Yi Meixiu. "I married one of the CEOs of a well-known company." Yi Meixiu scoffed, "Stop joking. Did you lose your mind after the two of us didn''t see each other for a year and a half? You were full of nonsense." Jiang Ruolan continued, "You know, when you have a good man by your side, a lot of women want to be pests of your relationship. Originally, I felt that it was unrealistic and I tried to stay away from getting involved with him, but he was too good. Slowly he tore down the defensive wall in my heart and made me fall in love with him." Yi Meixiu looked at her with wide eyes. Jiang Ruolan chuckled. "After I fell in love with him, a woman suddenly tried to ruin my relationship by saying that this man was hers. What''s more tragic is that she also had a daughter. From the looks of it, this man seemed to be hers. When something happens, he is always by her side. It''s like that woman needs him more than I do." "F*ck, what are you trying to say? Are you telling me a fairy tale? I know you are a journalist, but to make a story like this...Jiang Ruolan, are you well?" Jiang Ruolan took a glass of juice and sipped it, then she put the glass back on the table. "It''s a shame that I still want to cling to that man, even though I know he doesn''t belong to me. I love everything about him. His handsomeness, his tenderness, his love, everything. You know, it''s always hard to let go of things you like." Yi Meixiu was confused. She stretched out her hand and touched Jiang Ruolan''s forehead. "Let''s go to the clinic later and ask them to give you an injection. Tsk tsk. You are delirious." Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s expression, Yi Meixiu felt helpless and put down her chopsticks. She looked at her patiently, "Fine, continue telling the story. I''ll listen. We will eat after you finish. What happened then?" "In the end, I owned the man but only for a certain period. It turned out he was really not mine." Yi Meixiu slammed the table, "You... Don''t dilly-dally, just tell me the outcome!" Jiang Ruolan laughed and mocked herself, "I am still not reconciled to this. Later on, we will have a wedding. At first, I felt that my dream finally came true, that I would be able to be happy with him, that he had become completely mine. But then I suddenly realized that this was just a dream. I never once entered his world." Yi Meixiu almost vomited blood, "Jiang Ruolan, stop pausing for every second! Tell me the outcomes already!" "Then I beat that woman." "Are you serious?!" Yi Meixiu threw her chopsticks. "It''s not good to steal other woman''s man and you still have the nerve to beat her up? Jiang Ruolan, when the f*ck did you start behaving like this?" "Then I beat the man too." Yi Meixiu: "" "And then I gave the stinking man back to her." Yi Meixiu: "" When the story was finished, Jing Ruolan looked at Yi Meixiu silently. Yi Meixiu''s face suddenly calmed down. "I was wrong. I shouldn''t have communicated with a crazy person like you. Jiang Ruolan, before your consciousness recovers, you are not allowed to say that you were my roommate when you went out! I never know you!" "Even if you want to write a novel, no one will want to read it! What a lousy story! What are you trying to do? Are you purposely trying to increase this grandma''s blood pressure?!" she shouted. Yi Meixiu finished the whole bowl of rice flour in anger while Jiang Ruolan was lying on the table, laughing by herself. *** At night, Yi Meixiu invited her to watch some literary films to wash her brain. But in the end, they decided to spend their time in a video game store near the cinema. Yi Meixiu happily dragged Jiang Ruolan inside. "Hehe, it''s been over a year since I last entered the video game store. Come and play with me ~" Jiang Ruolan followed her silently, and they stopped in front of the electronic game machine. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to play it, luckily Yi Meixiu taught her. The final result was that Jiang Ruolan, who was a novice, had scored twice as high as Yi Meixiu. Yi Meixiu was flabbergasted when she saw this. Since she was a child, Jiang Ruolan was never as childish as other children. She was never able to spend time playing in the game center. Her life was only filled with ways to survive. Two hours passed in the blink of an eye. Yi Meixiu had to go home early because she had to get up early in the morning to work tomorrow. Before she left, she asked for Jiang Ruolan''s phone number. Jiang Ruolan wanted to give it tomorrow since she was going to change to a new number. Yi Meixiu asked her to write down her old number first and call her tomorrow night to give a new number. When Jiang Ruolan took out her phone, she remembered that her phone had been turned off since yesterday. After a moment of hesitation, she turned on the phone, but she paused when she heard the SMS ringtone. She did not see any of them, just closed the message and took Yi Meixiu''s number. After Jiang Ruolan finished showering, she went to the kitchen to heat a glass of milk worth one yuan per sachet. While holding the glass, she walked to the bedside and looked at her phone on the bed. Jiang Ruolan picked up the phone and looked through it. Her mailbox was already filled with new messages. Qin Gengxin: ''Jiang Ruolan, I was hoping this wedding would be interrupted, but it happened so suddenly that even I had no idea what to do. This time I wanted to speak up for Zihao. If he didn''t love you, he would let you go from the beginning. No need to wait until now.'' Qin Gengxin: ''His car was parked at the airport all day. He watched your plane take off, did not chase you, and never moved from his car. Jiang Ruolan, we are all adults, it is not easy to find the right person to spend the rest of the life by your side. Can you calm down and talk to him first?'' Qin Gengxin: ''I didn''t know the reason until the day before the wedding. He had no choice. If it were me, I would do the same. I swear by my last name that he never meant to hurt you! Two days ago, he was thrilled and looking forward to your wedding, but Ruolan, there are things I can not say. I know you are sad but can you answer the phone first? Please don''t make me worry.'' Xian Guiying: ''Sister-in-law, what happened to your phone? Why can''t I contact you? I know you are not the type of person who will disappear when something happens! Hurry up and answer the phone! After you left, mom went berserk. Mom was never angry, and in front of Senior Zhou, she scolded Zhou Shufen!'' Xian Guiying: ''Sister-in-law, you should definitely see how much my brother loves and cares about you! I did not expect your wedding ceremony to be like this, but my brother I don''t know how to say it, but I want you to talk to him. I''m not speaking on his behalf, but I''ve never seen my brother look like that. Where the hell have you been? Please come back!'' Jiang Yijun: ''Answer the d**n phone!'' Xiong Ruogang: ''Sis Jiang, please answer my call! Why is your cell phone always dead and unreachable! Sis Jiang, President Xian is a good person, can you forgive him?'' Xiong Ruogang: ''At most, you can only slap him a few times when you return. After you left, President Xian didn''t pay any attention to that homewrecker. He went after you. I heard from President Qin that he found him at the airport. He said that you left, but President Xian''s expression at the time ... I ... I don''t know how to explain to you ... Sis Jiang, where are you?'' Jiang Ruolan did not finish reading the text message. She put down her phone gently, held the glass of milk in her hand, and silently looked out the window. What else could she do besides ignoring it? Her phone suddenly rang. Jiang Ruolan looked down and saw the caller ID, Xian Zihao. Chapter 261 - A Strong Woman II The phone screen kept blinking. Jiang Ruolan only looked at the number she was already familiar with, she did not answer or hung up the phone. When the ringtone stopped ringing, the screen went dark again. Every marriage should have a sense of all love and affection. Being together didn''t mean that you will never be separated. It was rare for a marriage to last long, especially for a marriage that initially begins without love. In fact, this ending was already in anticipation. This marriage lasted only because of her obsession and because she wanted something that was not hers. Separated by the unconnected phone, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t see Xian Zihao''s expression, but she was sure it was relaxed. Maybe he will feel a little remorse for letting this relationship linger one day. This so-called love, until the end, you will never know how fragile it was. Unlike H City, F City was not as bustling as during the day, nor it was bright with lights at night. At this time, the residential area looked quiet and almost deserted. Jiang Ruolan switched off her cell phone, took out the small sim card, and broke it. Then she threw it into the trash can. A bird landed on the concrete windowsill next to her window. It stretched its neck and screamed twice. It was unknown whether it was calling its lost companion or not. Perhaps one day, this bird will also be like her. Life in this world was like glass. How many glasses need to be shattered before one finally finds his happiness? Jiang Ruolan will always remember the figure in the blue pool of the Clubhouse. She will remember Xian Zihao''s words to her while he was hugging her in their house, Greenville Residence. Jiang Ruolan will also remember the words Xian Zihao said to her when he held her hand. She will always remember everything he did for her. But will Xian Zihao remember her one day? Perhaps, at some point in a certain year, Xian Zihao will remember that he once married Jiang Ruolan and all the promises he once made to her. But as time goes on, he will slowly forget about her. Jiang Ruolan went back into the kitchen to heat up the milk. She looked at the flickering blue flames under the hot milk pot while lost in her thought once again. *** The next morning, Jiang Ruolan was awakened by a knock on the door. She blurrily got up from the bed and opened the door. Sister Qiao was waiting for her at the door. "Ruolan, aren''t you saying that you are looking for a job? Aren''t you a journalist and editor in the Commerce Department? I have a job vacancy for you, but not in that department but in another department. They are really in a hurry to recruit people. It is a vacancy in the entertainment journalist division. Do you want to try it? Since we are old friends, they will probably give you a chance on my behalf." As soon as Sister Qiao entered the door, she nagged her, "By the way, I heard that you broke up with that Han guy?" Jiang Ruolan and Han Xuegang have been exemplary couples at the university for two years. They were both famous among various aunties nearby. However, when Jiang Ruolan heard his name from Sister Qiao, she felt it was a lifetime ago. Seeing Jiang Ruolan nod, Sister Qiao immediately pulled her to a couch and sat next to each other. "I have a 25-year-old nephew. He is only a few months older than you. He works in a chemical plant in F City and has a good family situation, has two houses with a monthly salary of more than 5,000 yuan, he can even get accommodating his wife and children very well. He has reached the age of marriage, but in the unit, the one where he stays, there are all the men by his side, and he does not have the opportunity to come in contact with some suitable girls." Jiang Ruolan laughed as she did not expect Sister Qiao would be her matchmaker. In the blink of an eye, it was as if her life had returned to the past and nothing had changed. Just like Yi Meixiu had said, how could she, Jiang Ruolan, have a relationship with a CEO? There was nothing outstanding about her. There was no CEO. No one would believe it when they heard this. At this moment, even Jiang Ruolan could not believe it herself. Perhaps all of this was really just a dream that she finally woke up from. In the end, Jiang Ruolan didn''t agree to meet Sister Qiao''s good nephew. It wasn''t because she was afraid of infidelity, but because she didn''t have any strength left right now. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to have the slightest hope that it would eventually shatter. At least if she didn''t have a single shred of hope, she wouldn''t lose her soul and let herself become as sloppy and tragic like this again. How long would it take for her to forget everything? *** That night, Yi Meixiu came to Jiang Ruolan''s house with a laptop. She handed the laptop to her and said that she had bought a new laptop at home. She had only been using it for two years. Yi Meixiu remembered that Jiang Ruolan had just returned to F City and she was afraid that she (Jiang Ruolan) might get bored. So she gave the laptop to her. Yi Meixiu even generously helped Jiang Ruolan get a wireless internet card. She quickly ran upstairs to try and use it. Jiang Ruolan smiled and when she turned on the laptop, Yi Meixiu suddenly ran over and grabbed the mouse, opened the web. "Ruolan, I often visit gossip forums that most people can''t find, and these forums often discuss the affairs of certain political figures and rich traders, which ordinary journalists and netizens can''t find about. There is a lot of hot news here." "Last night, I visit this forum and found out about a certain CEO from a listed company didn''t show up at his wedding ceremony two days ago. The bride found him at The Emperor''s Garden hotel and the spectators also saw the bride run off for no specific reasons. The members of this group are all trying to find the cause of what has happened. I''m about to die from laughter. Look at their comments." When Jiang Ruolan saw the news, she was calm and laughed like an outsider. Today''s society was an online era. Being searched by humans was very normal, but the media had already suppressed this incident, yet it could still leak in a small forum. As Yi Meixiu said, many people were trying to find the cause, and many of them posted ridiculous speculation. The informant was still cautious. He feared that one day his identity would be known, so when he posted this news, he did not mention the names of the CEO and the bride involved. No one knows their true identity. There were several versions of this news. Ancient version: "This CEO was actually an embodiment of justice. He was once framed by the Ling Group''s vice president and the media caught him red-handed with a woman. In order to take revenge on these evildoers, this CEO used that woman, and put on an emotional show that lasted more than half a year." The wanted edition: "A particular CEO is a kind-hearted, middle-aged man. A certain woman was trying to cheat his money and use their marriage to rip off all his wealth. On the wedding day, the CEO found out the truth. That woman tried to escape. The CEO''s relatives chased her all the way to the hotel, but she eventually managed to escape. That woman is still on the run." The current edition: "The CEO and a woman from the second generation have deep feelings. They had a relationship five years ago but broke up due to a misunderstanding. During that time, the CEO met a beautiful and pure woman. Both of them fell in love and decided to get married, but this former CEO''s lover suddenly returns with an illegitimate daughter. The CEO found out that he actually had a daughter. He felt guilty and finally decided to take responsibility when his former lover threatened to cut her wrist on his wedding day. The former CEO''s lover forced him to give up the marriage, but the CEO tried to stop her, and at that moment, the bride went to the hotel and caught them red-handed." The most important question: "Where did the bride and groom go?" Ridiculous version: "Actually, the bride and groom are long-lost siblings." Jiang Ruolan: "...." There was a lot of ridiculous speculation. Jiang Ruolan did not read it to the end. There were also people trying to use this news to create a manga. Chapter 262 - A Strong Woman III Yi Meixiu continued to read the comments one by one and laughed while reading. She laughed so hard that tears almost flowed out. Jiang Ruolan looked at her with a faint smile. "Look at this ... They say that the bride is actually a transgender person. When a certain CEO found out about it, he was so scared that he ran away from his wedding. Hahahaha... Ruolan, look, these people''s guesses are much better than the story you told! That one of yours is too vulgar!" Some rumors had already become true stories on the forum, but Jiang Ruolan just laughed it off as she read them. If Xian Zihao really wanted to find her, he would have already found her. But no matter what he tried to do or explain to her, it would only add to the layer of damage. This man had always been like this. He was what Jiang Ruolan had originally imagined him to be. A week later, Yi Meixiu suddenly came to her house while crying bitterly, saying that she had lost her heart. At that time, Jiang Ruolan had just returned from her job. Although her position this time was in the Entertainment Department, she had a lot of knowledge about it, and therefore she became very busy. And now, she even needed to find some time to comfort Yi Meixiu, who looked like a pitiful woman. Apart from that, she was also worried about the baby in her womb. Many people think that she will not keep this baby. Yi Meixiu did not go to work that day, and when Jiang Ruolan arrived, the girl''s eyes were as red as two peaches. However, she still smiled and said that she was fine. Jiang Ruolan sat on her bed and watched her get up to pour water for herself. Yi Meixiu''s boyfriend decided to break up with her at the urging of his family. He eventually compromised and chose to break up with Yi Meixiu to marry another woman. Jiang Ruolan didn''t find it strange. She had heard many love stories and one of them was like this. "Meixiu, let me tell you a story." "I don''t want to hear it. After all, your stories are all fiction!" Yi Meixiu poured a cup of water and gave it to Jiang Ruolan. Then she sat down next to her and put her head on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder. She was not crying, but it looked like she was looking for warmth in her (Jiang Ruolan) body. Jiang Ruolan burst out laughing. "I forgot what year, at that time, I was living in a rented basement with my brother. Since we lacked money, we both just ate boiled vegetables with white water all day. Sometimes we do not have enough money to buy oil, so we can only borrow a little hot water from the neighbors to soak the vegetables." "There''s one time, I really liked the dress, but it cost more than 1000 yuan. Not to mention wearing it, even touching it would make me feel that it was fancy." "My brother and I had to go to school, study, and eat. It was not easy to find a job for two minors, and at that time, I worked part-time in a shop with a salary of 300 yuan a month to a temporary job with a salary of 800 yuan a month." "I spent 800 yuan a month to support myself and my brother while paying our school fees. Later, my brother and I took turns getting scholarships because we got high grades in school. Once I was eighteen, it became easy for me to find a job. I did two jobs a day. Although our journey was still difficult, our lives gradually improved. I found it very rewarding to be a salesperson in a company, but I had been suppressed by old employees there. Someone who had just finished school and had no experience, who will take you seriously?" "You have the right to complain, but no matter how much you complain, you have only two choices. Stay or leave. I chose to stay." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and realized that Yi Meixiu was crying on her shoulder. She said helplessly, "What are you doing? I''ve told you my most tragic story, and you''re still crying!" "Stay or leave." Yi Meixiu''s eyes were red as she choked with sobs, "Who is as strong as you? I cried because I felt sorry for you. After all, crying a lot is good for health!" Jiang Ruolan chuckled and patted her. "Alright, stop crying. Actually, love does not kill people. Even if it hurts, it will all pass. When you think back on how you look today, you might feel too foolish." Yi Meixiu immediately threw herself into Jiang Ruolan''s arms and cried loudly. Jiang Ruolan sighed and lightly patted her back. Yi Meixiu cried loudly until Jiang Ruolan''s clothes were wet. To avoid Yi Meixiu from thinking about it and spending her time crying, Jiang Ruolan decided to bring her to a small shop in front of the residential entrance to nibble on the pig''s feet. In Jiang Ruolan''s hand, there are a large, greasy pig''s feet. She smelled the delicious aroma, and when she looked at Yi Meixiu, she didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Yi Meixiu''s mouth was covered with oil. Jiang Ruolan finally discovered that gnawing the pig''s feet was actually a good activity to vent her anger! Love? What was that? It''s some kind of bullshit. Who needed love when you had pig feet in your hand. Hmmph! Afterward, they both went to a nearby bar, and Jiang Ruolan remembered that she could not drink, but after seeing Yi Meixiu''s pitiful appearance, she finally decided to tag along and ordered some weak grapes wine to drink with her. However, Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect that the fruit wine was even stronger than alcohol. The two women staggered out in the middle of the night, and Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt the world spinning around her. When she returned to her residential area, her footsteps were a little shaky, and she nearly fell to the ground. She rushed to the side of the small flower bed and vomited. Jiang Ruolan hadn''t vomited much in the past few days and now that she drank, her body began to feel uncomfortable. She vomited so hard that tears started to flow out of her eyes. Suddenly, someone patted her back and passed her a bottle of mineral water. Jiang Ruolan fell into a trance for a moment. Chapter 263 - Qin Gengxin Found Jiang Ruolan I Jiang Ruolan covered her stomach with her hand and vomited loudly. She took the bottle of mineral water that had been handed to her and looked back. In a dark area where street lights were out of reach, Jiang Yijun''s face looks a little cold under the speckled night sky. "Did you go for a drink?" His voices were neither warm nor cold. This was F City where Jiang Yijun knew the ins and outs very well, so it was not surprising if he could find her easily. Jiang Ruolan took a sip of water, rinsed her mouth, and then spat it out. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand as she said in a low voice, "How long have you been looking for me?" "I just got here today." Jiang Yijun looked at her without expression. "To be able to guess where I am in just a few days, you are indeed my brother." Jiang Ruolan laughed to herself. Her head ached from alcohol, and she staggered towards the corridor. Jiang Yijun just silently followed her from behind. He helped her walk to the door. As soon as they entered the house, Jiang Ruolan went straight to the bathroom to wash her face. When she came out of the bathroom, she saw Jiang Yijun sitting on the couch in the living room without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan stopped for a moment, then walked slowly towards him. "I thought you would scold me as soon as you met me. Looks like I was overthinking it." Jiang Ruolan casually took a bottle of cola and handed it to him. Jiang Yijun just took it but did not drink it. He put the bottle on the tea table. "Jiang Ruolan, have you cried for him?" he asked. "It''s none of your business." "I was very curious. That day at the hotel, when you hit Miss Zhou until now, how can you still able to maintain your composure? If you say that not a single tear falls from your eyes, I will really have a new level of respect for you." Jiang Ruolan had cried, but only in the cab. Since she arrived here, she had taken good care of herself, as if nothing had happened. For the past few days, she had been almost numb. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and casually waved it. "Enough with that. It''s been over a week, and you still want to open my wound? You must want me to lean on your shoulder and cry, right?" Jiang Ruolan pulled a chair over to sit down. She put her legs on top of the chair and hugged it. "Jiang Yijun, if you feel sorry for me, you should know what can be said now, and what can not be said. Would you feel happy if I cried?" Jiang Yijun sighed and opened the bottle of cola. After taking a sip, he frowned and walked towards Jiang Ruolan, pulling her off the chair and hugging her. While she was stunned, he held her tightly in his embrace. He didn''t say anything, only calmly and forcefully hugging her. Jiang Ruolan wanted to struggle, she didn''t need everyone''s sympathy. Even if they weren''t related by blood, Jiang Yijun was still her little brother. He always was, but Could she still be able to treat Jiang Yijun''s pure comfort and warmth from the point of view of a close relative? Although she didn''t need any comfort, she should at least appreciate it, right? Jiang Ruolan''s head hurt a lot and after all these years, she was already used to feeling tired and numb. When she was sad, as long as Jiang Yijun was around, she would never complain no matter how tired she was. Now, perhaps only Jiang Yijun could make her let go of everything and quietly accept this comfort. "What have you been doing in H City for the past week?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered that Jiang Yijun was not really familiar with that city, so why did he stay there for so long? Jiang Yijun didn''t say anything, only hugging her tighter. "It''s nothing. Everything is the same as before. Returning to the original point is better for everyone." There was no time to consider the meaning of his words. To Jiang Ruolan, there were many things that she couldn''t go back to. That''s right, it was great to be back at the starting point. *** "Little Jiang, there will be a press conference for the release of a new album at the Shangri-La Hotel in a few days. Don''t forget to take a picture and write the headlines." Jiang Ruolan was given a new task by the chief editor of the entertainment division. Right now, her job was similar to Xiong Ruogang''s at Fengyu Media. She was a temporary intern and an editor''s assistant. Although her new job was not as great as her old job, this was already very satisfying for her. Jiang Ruolan thanked the editor and resumed her work. Jiang Ruolan opened her new email inbox, which had also changed after she got a new job. She looked through several emails and found information on popular movies, TV and music. Jiang Ruolan took a look and read the information regarding the new rising star ''Ren'' seriously. To be honest, she usually didn''t pay much attention to the entertainment media, because she felt that entertainment was too popular and was far from the business side that she liked. But now, there was no shortage of people in the Department of Commerce, and new people had naturally replaced the chief editor position after she left F City. Jiang Ruolan naturally had no reason to steal anyone''s jobs, so she could only start from the beginning. However, most of the people in this company were old friends of hers, so she was well taken care of. Jiang Ruolan went through all the information about entertainment related to movies and everything else. Most of the news contained the same content, and the words also have been glorified. Everything had changed. Other than the fact that she was still working in a media company, other things were very foreign to her. It was raining heavily. Jiang Ruolan took the umbrella and walked through the rain alone. When she saw a Land Rover drive past her, her thought suddenly drifted back to Xian Zihao. She knew that Xian Zihao spent most of his time in F City, where he often does his business here, but even though he was in this city, the media still couldn''t track his whereabouts because Xian Zihao was often low-key. What was he doing right now? Perhaps he was standing in front of the window, looking at the iconic building in the middle of H City, still planning the bustling city''s future. That''s why when Jiang Ruolan saw the similar Land Rover, she never really planned to look back nor did she try to find any traces of a familiar person in the crowd of people because she knew Xian Zihao wouldn''t be here, looking for her. Even if they lived in the same country and looked at the same blue sky, for a person with his status, as long as he signed the divorce agreement, they would never have the chance to meet again in this life. **** Yi Meixiu, who was crying bitterly in her arms a few days ago, has fallen in love again after a few days. During the day, she called Jiang Ruolan, asking her to accompany her (Yi Meixiu) to the Karaoke center. She wanted Jiang Ruolan to meet her new boyfriend. Jiang Ruolan agreed and then continued to bury her head with her works. She had an interview to do this afternoon. Since she started working, her day has been quite a bit busy. Jiang Ruolan hasn''t had time to think about her wedding gossip that spread on the hidden forum. Jiang Ruolan did not think that the news was still hotly debated, even though a few days had passed. Since she had little free time, she casually browses the forum and reads the comments. Their comments were a bit strange, and the way they spoke, it was like they were the bride and the groom''s acquaintance. Jiang Ruolan later discovered this news was still hotly debated because there''s someone defending her. This person kept defending her and feeling sorry for her. Jiang Ruolan looked back at the time of posting. It was three days ago at two in the morning. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to cry or laugh. She knew the user very well. ''Stupid Xiong Ruogang, did you really not see that my seemingly carefree departure was actually not a failure?'' Chapter 264 - Qin Gengxin Found Jiang Ruolan II Jiang Ruolan closed the forum and went out to prepare for the afternoon interview. She was in a good mood. In fact, no matter what time, when there''s a fool who stays up at two in the morning, writing a post to defend you, your mood will immediately become good. While this may seem like a small thing, it will attract more guesses and cyber cynicism. All these years, no matter how envious a person was because of her success or failure, no matter how others gossiped, she, Jiang Ruolan, never responded. Just like the so-called gossip. She would rather be an outsider and read their comments. These people were actually all the same. What they wanted was not the truth, but just a topic that they could amuse themselves with. So why should she wasting her time explain to these fools? She rather used that time to do something reproductive. **** Jiang Ruolan immediately rushed to the bus stop. She needed to arrive at the Shangri-La hotel early because the press conference for the new album was about to start in an hour. Just as she was sitting on the bus, her phone suddenly rang. Jiang Ruolan took it out from her bag and looked at the caller ID. She sighed. How did Qin Gengxin get her new number? She hesitated before answering. "You took a long time to answer the call? I thought you were dead." Qin Gengxin''s mocking voice came directly from the other end of the phone. Jiang Ruolan was speechless. Seeing that the bus was about to reach the destination, she got up and walked to the back door, and said, "What do you want? How do you know my current number?" "When Jiang Yijun returned to F City, I immediately guessed that he knew where you were." ''Jiang Yijun, you damned brat, since when did you collude with Qin Gengxin!'' She curled her lips and replied without giving him any face, "Oh." "I''m at the East Street Tea House. Where are you? When are you coming here? I''ve been waiting for you." The bus stopped and Jiang Ruolan glared at the door like she wanted to kill someone. As she got off the bus, she said into the phone, "Who said I wanted to see you? Do you really think I have so much free time? Do you think my company is Fengyu Media?" "Are you coming or not?" "No!" Jiang Ruolan insisted. "Alright, I''ll wait for you at the window of the East Street Tea House. I''m not going to leave until I see you." Qin Gengxin immediately hung up the phone with a "click." "Hey! Qin Gengxin? Hello! You.." Jiang Ruolan was so angry. She looked down at the screen and gnashed her teeth. ''Damn you, Jiang Yijun! Who gave you the right to tell Qin Gengxin my number?! Aren''t you supposed to protect your sister?'' There was no helping it. Jiang Ruolan knew Qin Gengxin would do as he said, so she called him back, only to find Qin Gengxin had blocked her number. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt as if a stone had hit her. God, why did she have to go back to F City? She might as well find a seclusive place to stay. The best place was where even that little bastard Jiang Yijun couldn''t find her! Jiang Ruolan looked for Jiang Yijun''s number and called him, but the brat said he didn''t know anything about Qin Gengxin coming to see her. That was strange. How did Qin Gengxin know her number then? Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan remembered the method Qin Gengxin always used. The girls in her company could not handle him at all. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt a layer of sadness in her heart. She took a taxi back to the company. Feeling sorry for the money wasted, Jiang Ruolan stormed to her office. Jiang Ruolan saw that her colleagues all looked at her strangely. She immediately smiled and asked in the most friendly tone, "Who gave my phone number to Mr. Qin today?" Immediately, a loli girl raised her hands up high, "It''s me. I''m the one who gave it to him. Sis Jiang, where did you get that handsome guy? Will you reward me since I just gave him your number? You just need to buy me two bags of shrimp." "Shrimp, huh?" Jiang Ruolan was still smiling as she pointed at the loli girl. "Your month''s prize for this month, it''s gone ~ I''ll go report it to the editor now!" The loli girl immediately tilted her head, and one of the employees suddenly covered her mouth while laughing. Jiang Ruolan glanced at her and asked, "What are you laughing at?" She said, "Sister Zhu Ai probably lost all her bonuses for this year too because she wrote down your address on your profile." Jiang Ruolan: "...." *** The afternoon interview was handed over to someone else. Luckily, Jiang Ruolan was very enthusiastic about her work, so the editors really believed her. He did not think that she deliberately did not want to complete the task, and he also gave her half a day off. When Jiang Ruolan arrived at the teahouse on East Street, she looked at the cars parked outside. She didn''t see Qin Gengxin''s Ferrari, so she guessed that he had flown to F City in such a hurry. Jiang Ruolan walked into the teahouse and looked at a table by the window. From a distance, he could see Qin Gengxin, dressed in casual clothes, sitting there leisurely, reading a magazine. From the looks of it, he seemed to be patiently waiting for her. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and walked over to that table. She put the bag down heavily. When Qin Gengxin raised his head, Jiang Ruolan glared at him. "Did you force them to close the shop?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her before looking at her expression. Seeing that she looked alright, he smiled. "Tsk, tsk, your voice is full of energy. You are really a strong woman. No matter what has happened, you still have feelings of indifference, and even I have to bow down to you." "You are the one who is heartless." Jiang Ruolan stared at him before looking around the shop. She saw that Qin Gengxin had reserved the teahouse and there was no one else around. Only a few waiters were looking at them curiously. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but clear her throat and speak in a low voice. "Don''t think of blaming Yijun because he did not tell you where I was. He just tried to protect me. One more thing, please stop using your appearance and shameless method to get my information from my company''s female employees. I never know why shameless people like you still exist in this world." "Am I? But I think those girls are all familiar with me, so why would I be the one to hook them? What about them? You don''t think they will use shameless tactics to seduce me?" Qin Gengxin closed the magazine in his hands, called the waiter, and poured Jiang Ruolan a glass of lemonade. Chapter 265 - Qin Gengxin Found Jiang Ruolan III "I''ve seen shameless people before, but I''ve never seen shameless people like you." Jiang Ruolan clicked her tongue as she sipped the sour and refreshing lemonade from the straw. She glanced at Qin Gengxin sideways, "You didn''t come looking for me as a middleman, did you?" "Nonsense. I came all the way here for myself, of course. How could I possibly be a middleman?" "Is that so?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. Her eyes were calm as she looked at him. When she saw that Qin Gengxin was looking back at her too, she laid down the straw and thought it would be better if she started a conversation. At the very least, Qin Gengxin''s purpose for coming here was not something she wanted to hear. "How''s your relationship with Xian Guiying?" Jiang Ruolan asked the patient directly. Qin Gengxin''s long and narrow peach blossom eyes slightly widened. He suddenly revealed a faint smile. "Jiang Ruolan, you are not really an ordinary person. You''ve learned to take the initiative to start a conversation." "What are you trying to say?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. Qin Gengxin''s thin lips pursed as if he didn''t like to talk about Xian Guiying. He directly changed the topic. "You chose to go to the hotel that day to have a fight before leaving because you wanted everyone to know that you left because of Zhou Shufen, right?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him calmly while sipping on her lemonade. "What are you talking about? I don''t understand." Qin Gengxin laughed. "You know this is very embarrassing for Zhou Shufen. Her goal to return to H City is Xian Zihao, and without you intervening, her goal is just as difficult as going up to heaven, but now because of you, it may be even harder. This move of yours is really terrifying. As expected from you, Jiang Ruolan. Before leaving, you didn''t forget to throw a handful of sand into Zhou Shufen''s plan. If you can''t have Zihao, you still won''t let her have him too." "Hur hur." Jiang Ruolan could only express her feelings with a mocking smile. It was rare for Qin Gengxin to see through her thoughts so easily. If he knew about it, then Xian Zihao should also know what she was thinking back then. In fact, when she went to the hotel that day, her original intention was not to give a few slaps to Zhou Shufen. But her hands won''t listen to her. Jiang Ruolan only wanted to tell Zhou Shufen that even if she, Jiang Ruolan, lost, she (Zhou Shufen) wouldn''t be able to win either! In fact, life was like a mahjong game. If she were unable to win, she would also not allow her opponent to win. The best result would be a rout. Had Jiang Ruolan long since admitted that she was a very ungracious person? She was not the Virgin Mary Sue, and she was not that generous. She had a ruthless heart too. "Actually ..." Qin Gengxin raised an eyebrow. "Now, I''d rather not understand Xian Zihao''s situation or be in his place. Seeing the results now, I''m actually happier about it. Little Red Face, how about you just listen to me?" Jiang Ruolan drank another mouthful of lemonade with an incomparable calmness. After that, she looked up at the shrewd smile in Qin Gengxin''s eyes and curled her lips. "You''d better take care of yourself. Stop looking at me. I really don''t want to be a stepmother." Qin Gengxin was stunned. "What stepmother?" Crap, Jiang Ruolan accidentally blurted it out. She held the straw in her hand and looked at him for a while. She noticed that he was looking at her with a slightly suspicious expression on his face. She bit her lips and was a bit conflicted. Should she say or not? Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but ask, "Has Guiying returned to the United States?" "Not yet. I heard her flight is the day after tomorrow." "You''re not going to see her?" Qin Gengxin didn''t reply. Instead, he raised his eyebrows and looked at Jiang Ruolan coldly. He seemed dissatisfied with the way she turned the topic over to Xian Guiying. Meanwhile, a young woman in a sexy dress entered the tea shop. The waiter walked over and told her softly, "Sorry, the tea shop has been booked today. Miss, please come back another day." When the woman heard this, she deliberately stroked her wavy hair and turned around to leave. Qin Gengxin caught a glimpse of the sexy and hot woman''s face and whistled. "Hey, beauty. Even if I book a tea house today, I will blame myself for letting a beautiful woman like you leave. Why don''t you join us?" "Ugh " The waiter in front of the door was a little taken aback, but he did not say anything. He quietly withdrew himself. Jiang Ruolan immediately rolled her eyes in disdain. Men, tsk tsk. When that woman turned around and saw Qin Gengxin, her eyes immediately lit up. She took off her sunglasses and smiled. Then, she walked to their table. Jiang Ruolan placed one hand on her chin and glared at Qin Gengxin. "Isn''t my presence here an eyesore? Why don''t I go first? After saying that, she picked up her bag and was about to get up. If she didn''t take this chance to run, then when would she? "What''s the rush ~ ~" Qin Gengxin shouted at her. "Sit still. This woman is interesting ~~" He said this in a light tone, then glanced at the woman who was walking over. The smell of her perfume was very strong. "Are all the handsome men in the world so generous today?" That beautiful woman sat down with a smile. Her fiery red nails and fair skin matched each other very well, giving her a sexy look. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t particularly disgusted by her presence. In fact, she finds that she likes this woman a lot. Seeing that this woman''s face was staring straight at Qin Gengxin, she felt that she really looked like an electric light bulb sitting here. But when Qin Gengxin said that this woman was interesting, he obviously hinted something at her. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and sipped her lemonade. The sound of her sipping finally caught the woman''s dissatisfied gaze, but when the woman turned to look at her, she caught a glimpse of a small card in her chest, showing her identity. "What would the beauty like to drink?" Qin Gengxin snapped his fingers and called for the waiter. He then took the menu and looked at that woman meaningfully. The beauty raised her slender fingers, flipped through the menu pages one by one, and then smiled." The price and the quality of the drinks here are too low. Since when did President Qin like to go to such a small place? If you want to seduce a woman, you have to go to a high place, right? A place like this makes a beauty like me feel unappreciated." As she said this, the beautiful woman looked at Jiang Ruolan and smiled, "Right, little sister?" Little sister? Jiang Ruolan endured the thunderstruck feeling as she looked at the smile on Qin Gengxin''s face and then looked at the bewitching beauty. "You two know each other?" The beauty suddenly laughed softly and sat down next to Jiang Ruolan. Her slender fingers were lightly fiddling with the work card on Jiang Ruolan''s chest. "As an entertainment journalist, you can''t even recognize me at such a close distance?" Chapter 266 - Qin Gengxin Found Jiang Ruolan IV Jiang Ruolan looked embarrassed. "I ... Should I know you?" The beautiful woman laughed coldly. Only then did Jiang Ruolan realize that "she" had Adam''s apple! Jiang Ruolan immediately leaned to the side, keeping a distance from the cross-dresser man. That man didn''t care to answer her question, he just looked back at Qin Gengxin and smiled with one hand on his chin. His voice immediately became deep, "When did your appetite become so light? Little sister like this can enter your mouth?" "You''re the one who''s retarded. Your whole family is retarded." Jiang Ruolan mumbled as she put down the glass of lemonade that the waiter had just refilled for her. That man lowered his head and glanced at her. "Yo, she''s quite spicy." "Spicy your head! Why are you pretending to be a woman?" Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes and continued to ignore him, concentrating on drinking her juice. "Where did you get this spoiled girl?" The man glanced at Qin Gengxin with a sly smile. "Let me introduce you two." Qin Gengxin sat in his chair happily. He pointed to the man with his chin. "Ren, the boss behind Star Entertainment and the most popular star in recent years, is a cross-dresser. As for his sexuality ..." Qin Gengxin suddenly smiled wickedly. Ren? Jiang Ruolan froze for a moment. Wasn''t that the one she was going to interview this afternoon? "My sexual orientation has always been stable." Ren threw up his hands generously. "Yes, he likes me. He likes me for seven or eight years, and he''s always been stable." Qin Gengxin said flatly. "Pfft." Jiang Ruolan nearly sprayed the drink in her mouth. The two men looked at her and laughed, with a vulgar look in their eyes after successfully deceiving Jiang Ruolan. Afterward, Ren glanced at Qin Gengxin and said, "It''s rare to meet a busy person like you in F City. What, do you have a mental problem that you need me to take a look at?" "I have a big problem. My favorite woman is married, but the groom is not me. I''ve been stimulated to the point where I often need psychological counseling." Qin Gengxin''s face was full of smiles as he looked at Jiang Ruolan. "Ren once studied psychology, but later, he stepped into the performing arts world. Star Entertainment has a cooperative relationship with Qin Group, so our relationship is pretty good." "Oh." Jiang Ruolan wasn''t too interested in this person''s identity. She just didn''t expect him to be the celebrity that she was supposed to interview this afternoon. "I''m afraid you''ll lose your mind because of what had just happened, so I invite him here." Qin Gengxin smiled. "I''m afraid you are overthinking it." Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "Little sister, don''t be embarrassed! Is there any problem with your heart? Tell me about it." Ren was dressed like a sexy beauty and spoke in an older man''s voice. Can you imagine the sight? Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. "You''re the one who has mental problems! I am in high spirits and am in a very good mood. I can eat three or four pig''s feet in a single meal!" Ren: "..." Qin Gengxin: "" **** H City, Xian Group, The door to the CEO''s office was pushed open from the outside. Assistant Bai walked in with two files and looked at Xian Zihao, who was focused on looking at a file on the table. A few days had passed, and Xian Zihao didn''t seem to have changed, only became quieter. Assistant Bai understood that it was best not to talk too much, otherwise, she might lose her job. "President Xian, here is the file you requested. The national treasure, the white crystal necklace worn by the Brazilian president''s wife twenty-five years ago, was indeed in the military. It was one of the items that Brazil has sent to China in the past, and then it was stolen." "The necklace had fallen into the hands of the people who had a lot to do with the case in the past, and a large number of evidence of bribery were hidden. The people who were involved in the matter have basically no contact with these criminal leaders, and the easiest people to find now are Qian Guang, Jiang Guanyu, and your father." Assistant Bai showed the files in her hands. "Put it down." Xian Zihao didn''t even raise his head as he kept looking at the file in his hands with eyes as clear as spring water. Assistant Bai nodded and gently placed the files on the stack of documents beside him. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "President Xian, it''s already afternoon. You haven''t left the office since this morning. You haven''t eaten anything. Your stomach--" "I''m fine." Assistant Bai was helpless and rubbed her hands, "Half an hour ago, Miss Zhou came here and wanted to see you. I said you were in a meeting and she has been waiting for you in the reception room for over half an hour." "Tell her to go back." Xian Zihao closed the file and pressed the center of his brows with his finger. His emotionless eyes turned to look at Assistant Bai. With a stern gaze, he asked, "Can''t you hear what I''m saying?" "President Xian, no matter what, please don''t torture your body. You haven''t had lunch in the last few days. No matter how anxious you wanted to deal with the case twenty years ago, you still have to take care of your body." Assistant Bai knew she talked too much, but she couldn''t watch Xian Zihao tortured his body anymore. Xian Zihao frowned faintly but didn''t say anything. Assistant Bai did not dare to say anything else. She turned around and walked out of the office, closing the door softly behind her. Suddenly Xian Zihao''s phone rang. He looked at the file beside him and searched for flaws. He allowed the phone to ring a few times before pressing the speaker. Qin Gengxin''s voice echoed in the office, "How is it? That case is pretty close, isn''t it? It''s really just as Senior Zhou said, your father was really related to that incident back then?" Xian Zihao looked down at the file in his hands. The facts that had been hidden in this case for years were presented before his eyes, yet he did not make a sound when he heard Qin Gengxin''s question. "Senior Zhou is directly taking the lives of the Xian Family''s foundation and Uncle Xian. This is really a cruel ploy, impossible to talk about. He used this tactic on your wedding night, and he was not afraid to ruin Jiang Ruolan and his dearest granddaughter. What good is this result for Zhou Shufen?" Qin Gengxin naturally understood Xian Zihao very well, so he didn''t wait for him to say anything before continuing to smile, "I''m in F City." "En." Xian Zihao answered with an indifferent tone as if he was not concerned about it at all. "I said I was in F City!" The hand that was flipping through the pages paused for a second before it continued to flip through. His eyes were calm as he replied, "En." "Jiang Ruolan is in F City and I know that you already knew about it." "En." "She''s calmer than I thought. I thought she was just maintaining her dignity in front of everyone. After enduring all that, she left decisively. I thought she was going to hide in an empty corner and cry. I even wanted to take this opportunity to comfort her and let her go with me. However, this woman''s strength has already surpassed my imagination. She even gave me the illusion that she had never met you before. Between her and me, you, Xian Zihao... It''s like you never exist in her life." "En." Xian Zihao still replied in a calm voice. "She had two glasses of lemonade today." "She said she went out with her friends every night to nibble on the pig''s feet. She could nibble on three or four with a single meal." "She''s a little fatter than she was half a month ago, and she looks fine. She has a new job." "She saw Ren today, but she scolded him. She''s still acting like a little chili, arguing back and forth with Ren." "En." Seeing no reaction and no other answer from Xian Zihao, Qin Gengxin ended his call. The office was empty and quiet, the sun shining through the French windows and sprinkling gold on the large desk. The hand that was flipping through the file finally stopped. After a long while, the person behind the desk slowly raised his head. His calm face changed under the golden sunlight. He stared at a spot in front of him, unmoving, for a long time. ? Chapter 267 - Unexpected Meeting I Jiang Ruolan came to work the next day with a tape recorder in her hand. She was considered the only person who had interviewed Ren since he bailed the press conference yesterday. Although she was highly praised by the editor, right now, she had a terrible headache and didn''t have much energy to continue her day. She tried to stay until the working hours ended. When she walked out of the elevator, she saw someone at the company''s entrance. Jiang Ruolan took a glance and frowned. She couldn''t see the person clearly. That person looked familiar. Just as she was puzzled, she heard Xie Mei say, "Hey, handsome ~ You came to pick Jiang Ruolan?" Jiang Ruolan froze, then took another two steps forward as she fixed her eyes on that figure. What is Jiang Yijun doing here? How did Xie Mei know him? "Why are you here?" Jiang Ruolan asked as she stopped in front of him. Jiang Yijun nodded politely at Xie Mei and then glanced at Jiang Ruolan. "I was just passing by. My company is not far from your place anyway. I came here to pick you up." "Wow, you are so lucky, Sis Jiang ~" Xie Mei poked Jiang Ruolan with her finger. "This man was so handsome. Your luck with men is pretty good! He is even willing to come and pick you up. Handsome, our Sister Jiang just came to the entertainment department. She has a lot of work to do every day. You better feel sorry for her!" "I will." Jiang Yijun answered straightforwardly. Jiang Ruolan sighed. "Stop gossiping, he''s my younger brother!" "Ugh " Xie Mei''s expression immediately changed. Her face began to turn bashful. Then, she looked at Jiang Yijun, whose face immediately became ugly, "So he''s your brother?" "There is no blood relationship." Jiang Yijun suddenly smiled and curled his lips towards Xie Mei. The meaning behind his words was very clear. ''This woman and I are not related by blood. I will come to pick her up after work every day. Our relationship is unusual. You don''t have to keep winking at me.'' Xie Mei curled her lips and giggled. Then, she pulled her colleague away. "Do you really have to pick me up? We''re not living together." Jiang Ruolan lifted her hand and scratched her head. This won''t do. Her head still hurt too much. She waved her hand. "Forget it. I''ll let you pick me up today. I''ve got a headache." "A headache?" Jiang Yijun was initially unhappy with the way Jiang Ruolan told their relationship, but when he heard she got a headache, he immediately caressed her forehead in worry. "It''s nothing, I''m fine. Maybe it''s because I still don''t fit into a new job and need to absorb so much information until my brain can''t accept it." Jiang Ruolan pushed his hand away gently and got into the blue SUV on the side of the road. After Jiang Yijun got in the car, he kept looking at Jiang Ruolan while driving away, "Are you sick? I once read that pregnant women are weaker than usual, and you don''t fit with the city temperature, where it sometimes rains and sometimes too cold." Jiang Ruolan said nothing but instead covered her seemingly flat tummy with her hands. "I will go to bed early. Don''t think of stealing food from my house. I will order food for you. After you send me, you must go back to your house. " There was a moment of silence in the car. Jiang Ruolan frowned. "I''m talking to you, do you hear me?" She turned her head and saw Jiang Yijun pretending not to hear her words. "Why don''t I cook for you?" Jiang Ruolan immediately glared at Jiang Yijun. The company was not far from her residential area. Soon, they arrived and Jiang Yijun stopped the car in front of her apartment. "We''re here." Jiang Ruolan glanced at him. She didn''t believe that Jiang Yijun would cook. After taking care of him for so many years, this brat had always been trying to get something to eat from her house. "Fine then. You can stay." Jiang Ruolan ran to the supermarket to buy a bunch of all kinds of ingredients. Under Jiang Yijun''s supervision, they both carried the two bags while walking home. As Jiang Ruolan was happily sitting in the kitchen picking vegetables and watching Jiang Yijun cut the meat seriously, he suddenly turned around and asked, "Can I moved here?" "No." Jiang Yijun pulled a long face. "You''re pregnant now and you need someone to take care of you." "Pregnant women aren''t sick, so there''s no need for you to take care of me. I can be alone." "Jiang Ruolan, can you stop pretending to be tough!" Jiang Yijun said in a low voice. Her hand that was picking the leaves paused for a moment before she took a deep breath and said, "Cut your meat! Stop with the nonsense. You will cut your finger if you don''t pay attention." The result is This prodigal brat really cut his finger. Thus, Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to run back to the bedroom and look for a Band-Aid. She dragged Jiang Yijun to the couch. She scolded him in the tone of a reprimanded child, "You''re already grown-up, but you can still cut your finger just by cutting some meat. This really worries me." Jiang Yijun looked at her gentle and meticulous expression and slowly revealed a smile on his lips. "That''s why you must let me stay with you. I can''t do anything alone." Jiang Ruolan looked at him and gently caressed his head, "You did not take the graduate exam but went out to work. Now you have a nice house with a car, so why are you always thinking about coming to my place?" Jiang Yijun pursed his lips. "I want to live with you." "No." Jiang Ruolan looked at him sternly. "You should know what kind of attitude I would have when you knew that we weren''t related by blood. Isn''t it obvious that I''m sending you on your way?" "I don''t care. I still wanted to stay here with you." "In any case, there''s no point in discussing this. Just continue cutting the meat and be careful, don''t let your wounded fingers touch the water." "I''ve never seen you so cruel. Even my finger was injured to such an extent, yet you still want me to chop the meat." "So you''re planning to leave now?" "Alright, alright, I''ll go cut the meat." Jiang Yijun stood up with a dark face. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but laugh as she looked at his back. It wasn''t until Jiang Yijun went to the kitchen that her smile faded. Was she really acting tough? If she''s not, how can she survive in this world? When Jiang Yijun came out of the kitchen, he found Jiang Ruolan had run to the bedroom to sleep. By that time, the light in the living room was dim, and the lights were not on in the bedroom. In a dark room, Jiang Ruolan was lying quietly on the bed, breathing heavily. Jiang Yijun could hear the heaviness of her breathing, so he hurried over and turned on the bedside lamp. "Ruolan, wake up." Jiang Ruolan furrowed her brows and exhaled. She weakly waved her hand. "Eat it yourself. Let me sleep for a while." Jiang Yijun felt that something was wrong. He extended his hand to her forehead and touched her face. Her body was abnormally hot. Jiang Yijun immediately went to the bathroom and washed a towel with cold water. He slowly helped her sit up, undid her collar, wiped her face and neck with the cold towel. Then covered her body with the quilt. Jiang Yijune sat beside her, holding her hand while placing the towel on her head. "There''s less than a month before the Spring Festival. Look at your current health. If no one takes care of you, then no one will even know when you faint at home." Jiang Yijun held Jiang Ruolan''s hand gently and put her hand under the blanket. He looked at her weakened state with a sigh. He put his chin on her head and hugged her tightly. A gentle kiss landed on her forehead. The moonlight shone through the window as the branches danced and shone in front of the window. Chapter 268 - Unexpected Meeting II There was a press conference in the company, so Jiang Ruolan as an intern needed to participate. "Sis Jiang, haven''t you worked for our company before? If I''m not mistaken, there was a story of two old men who had built the ''Love Stairs'' the previous summer. Which newspaper edition was that? I can''t find it on the computer." Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment. As she was thinking about it, someone suddenly called out to her from behind. "Little Jiang." It was Wan Shoushan, who worked alongside her two years ago. Wan Shoushan, aged thirty-three, had just divorced his ex-wife, and had no children, and was one of the people in charge of their newspaper. He was an editor-in-chief who also worked in the Department of Commerce. Two years ago, Jiang Ruolan had just graduated from university and joined the company as an intern, and Wan Shoushan was her trainee mentor, who helped her a lot. At that time, there were rumors in the company that Jiang Ruolan would be promoted as soon as she entered the company. It was said that she was promoted upon entering the company due to Wan Shoushan''s hidden rules. It caused a bad effect, so the two of them didn''t get to know each other much. Now that she saw him again, although she didn''t feel awkward at all, she did feel a little surprised, especially when the gazes of some old employees in the company focused on them. Jiang Ruolan greeted him with a broad smile, polite and distant. Wan Shoushan didn''t walk towards her. He just smiled at her and headed straight to another exhibition area to check the layout. The projector began broadcasting some of the company''s magazine and newspaper''s special topics. Jiang Ruolan had made the post, but in reality, it was nothing more than some relevant information. Once it was compiled, the newspaper report will be displayed at their annual exhibition. Halfway through the arrangement for the exhibition, the whispers of a few old employees from the company were heard, "Say, when our editor-in-chief Wan had just divorced that year, wasn''t Jiang Ruolan came to our company for an internship? And since editor-in-chief Wan was so good to her, was she the mistress who ruined his marriage?" "Who knew? At that time there were so many seniors in our company, how could they promote her to be the chief editor of the small department in more than a year? I don''t believe if anyone says that she wasn''t under the influence of the unwritten rules! Besides, I was still suspicious of her. Didn''t she resign a few months ago? So, why is she back? What game is she playing?" These people''s voices were not so loud, but at this time, no voices were heard from the crowd, so that their voices were heard by almost half of the people present. The entire hall was silent. This wasn''t the first time this had happened to Jiang Ruolan. Sometimes, it was hard to tell what was happening to the world. When a man''s subordinates were promoted to higher levels, the woman must have slept with him. In those two years, she didn''t have any ambiguous relationships with Wan Shoushan, other than as colleagues. Later on, when they discussed a topic, they had to include other colleagues with them as well. Jiang Ruolan didn''t sit close to him at a company gathering, neither did she dare to send him off when they went to the same place. She, Jiang Ruolan, had never let anyone down in her life, but why did employees at this company often find fault with her. She couldn''t argue. The more she tried to argue, the more it would be distorted. She could only smile and look at the women who were still whispering. When you were swimming without a lifebuoy, if you didn''t have a swimming coach, and swimming deep into the stormy sea, you would learn much faster than you would in a swimming pool, because if you couldn''t learn very well, you would drown. When you truly drown and sink to the bottom of the sea, the onlookers would laugh and point at you, then talk about it after a meal and pretend to sigh and pity with your fate. It was funny. If this world didn''t have those deceitful scumbags and if it weren''t for every step she took since she was young to survive, then she wouldn''t be the current Jiang Ruolan. Sometimes it''s hard to tell whether the arrows in the dark will hurt you or make you stronger. Xie Mei walked over and stood beside Jiang Ruolan. She whispered, "These bastards, they should look themselves in the mirror. What they mock and ridicule is nothing more than jealousy!" Jiang Ruolan just smiled. When she saw Wan Shoushan''s distant but concerned gaze, she curled her lips. If she had been so firm at the time, perhaps some things wouldn''t have come to this. *** H City, Xian Group. "President Xian, Miss Zhou was waiting for you this morning again." The moment Xian Zihao walked into Xian Group, his new secretary replacing Du Yating, quickly walked up to him and reported in a low voice. At this moment, Zhou Shufen''s voice was heard from behind him, "Zihao!" Xian Zihao frowned. When his distant and cold expression shifted to Zhou Shufen, it became even more indifferent. "Is something matter?" Zhou Shufen walked over slowly. "Zihao, I want to talk to you. You''ve been avoiding me recently. I-" "I don''t have time." The elevator door opened with a "ding" sound. Xian Zihao walked straight to the elevator with a calm expression on his face. "Zihao, I just want to ask, on that day, just what exactly did my grandfather do?" Zhou Shufen hurriedly asked when she saw the elevator door slowly closed. Xian Zihao ignored her. The elevator door was tightly shut and Xian Zihao''s impassive face immediately disappeared. Zhou Shufen stood there in a daze, suddenly laughing at herself. "President Xian, Secretary Gao''s job will begin in the next few days. Do you need me to call him to your office?" The moment the elevator reached the twentieth floor, Assistant Bai came over respectfully. Xian Zihao did not stop his footsteps. "Have him come to my office." "Alright." Just as Assistant Bai was about to leave, she was stopped by Xian Zihao. "Before the Spring Festival, all the country''s financial executives will have a meeting in F City. I will be there earlier because the work that needs to be completed in half a month has already been completed." He said lightly. "Earlier?" Assistant Bai was stunned. "But the Spring Festival is coming soon. You have some meetings in Beijing before the Spring Festival. How long do you plan to stay in F City?" Xian Zihao walked straight to his office and said, "At least half a month." "Half...Half a month " Assistant Bai was dumbfounded. ''Is President Xian not planning to go to Beijing this year?'' Chapter 269 - Unexpected Meeting III As Jiang Ruolan walked out of the showroom, a figure walked towards her. It was Wan Shoushan. He was holding a bucket of KFC chicken and two bottles of mineral water. He pushed the water bottle into her hand and motioned for her to sit down. At this time, Jiang Ruolan was in no mood to think about anything else, nor did she have the appetite to eat. She just smiled, took a sip of the mineral water, and watched Wan Shoushan give that bucket to her co-worker. When having a good leader like this, this leader was often squeezed by all kinds of exploitation. Jiang Ruolan took the mineral water with her and turned to leave, but she only took a few steps before Wan Shoushan chased after her. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to take a taxi or take the bus since her residence wasn''t far from here. She took another two sips of water and continued walking back to her house. She wanted to be alone, but it seemed fate didn''t let her. Wan Shoushan followed from behind silently. After a while, Jiang Ruolan sighed and turned her head to look at him. "Big Brother Wan? Why are you following me?" Wan Shoushan smiled. "You''ve finally discovered my existence?" "Uh.. thought you were going home too, but now that you''re following me, why didn''t you say anything?" "I''m waiting for you to lose your temper with me." Jiang Ruolan found it funny. "Why should I be angry at you?" Wan Shoushan laughed frankly, "Don''t you women always like to vent your anger on people? Besides, you''ve resigned for more than six months and once you return to the company, you are surrounded with all this gossip. I think you should at least find someone to vent your anger." As he spoke, he pointed to the passing taxis and asked, "Would you like to have dinner with me?" Jiang Ruolan grinned and said half-jokingly, "I heard from Xie Mei that Brother Wan had just returned from abroad. As soon as you came home, you invited me to eat. You made me feel too flattered ~" "When you resigned, I thought I''d never see you again. This is a rare reunion, so I wanted to show you some face." "Alright, then let''s go eat hotpot." Jiang Ruolan no longer rejected him and made a suggestion. Wan Shoushan just smiled and both of them went to a hotpot restaurant together. They both spend time in the hotpot restaurant by recalling memories of the past. Jiang Ruolan smiled and laughed a lot that night. Her mind was no longer being shackled by Xian Zihao. **** On Sunday, Jiang Ruolan went to the hospital to check on her body before being called to the coffee shop by Yi Meixiu. Yi Meixiu and her new boyfriend were going to get married next month. Jiang Ruolan could not persuade them to think about this deeply, especially since they had already reached their marriage age. Besides, it was better for them to get married to avoid anything bad from happening. Therefore, Jiang Ruolan could only bless them and hope their marriage would last long and wouldn''t be like hers. After leaving the coffee shop, Jiang Ruolan decided to take a walk around the park. The doctor said that she needs to occasionally walk in the sun because of her unstable fetus. However, as soon as she arrived at the park, she saw couples holding hands or walking together, even the chairs under the tree were filled with couples playing with each other sweetly. Strange, when did this happen? "What day is today?" Jiang Ruolan asked herself. When the watch showed 11:40 am, Jiang Ruolan really could not continue anymore. Spending her weekend by watching couples acting intimately was really not on her list. Their intimate actions made her eyes blind. She was f*cking refusing to walk around! Jiang Yijun was able to support her life now. He will usually leave his credit card with her. Jiang Ruolan took his credit card and thought for a moment. Since Jiang Yijun had given her this card, she better spend it, otherwise, when he married his wife in the future, she probably wouldn''t be able to get this chance anymore. Thus, she braced herself and went to the shopping mall. The feeling of going shopping alone was really indescribable. Jiang Ruolan flipped through the contact list on her phone and didn''t know who to contact. Who will have the patience and time to accompany her shopping or listening to her complain? Jiang Ruolan sighed. ''Forget it. Just go home already.'' Jiang Ruolan walked home with a cold wind blowing around her and she couldn''t help but shiver. Then she suddenly stopped in front of the bridal boutique when she saw a wedding gown precisely just like hers displayed on the window. The only difference was that on the side of the gown was filled with crystal stones. After staring at it for an unknown time and when her legs became numb, Jiang Ruolan finally shifted her gaze. Although a few days have passed, her mind will wander back to her wedding once in a while. The wedding ceremony was supposed to take place and on that day she was supposed to put the ring on the groom''s hand. Jiang Ruolan sighed once again and turned around, walking in the opposite direction. In a baby shop, she saw a young couple lovingly choosing their unborn clothes. Jiang Ruolan really wanted to cry. Why everywhere she went, she would meet with a couple! She looked down in grievance while walking home quickly. But then she suddenly saw a familiar figure at an intersection. Jiang Ruolan stopped and looked at the car with surprise. Xian Jian and Jiang Yijun were standing beside the car. Jiang Yijun? Xian Jian? To prevent them from knowing her presence, Jiang Ruolan quickly hid behind an advertising box, put on her sunglasses, and then looked over. Xian Jian''s face was expressionless. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what Xian Jian was saying to Jiang Yijun because he (Jiang Yijun) was also expressionless, and there was a hint of a cold smile on his face. Jiang Yijun had been in H City for a week. Could he have had some sort of relationship with the Xian Family? But once the Xian Family recognized him, how could the Old Man let his long-lost grandson leave? That day, Jiang Yijun said that he wanted everything to return to its original point. What did that mean? Did he not intend to acknowledge his family? Jiang Ruolan decided to wait for Jiang Yijun at his house, so she immediately left the place and went to his house. She was waiting for him at the residential complex''s entrance door. The sapphire blue SUV stopped in front of her. The window rolled down, and Jiang Yijun''s face appeared. "What are you doing here?" Chapter 270 - Unexpected Meeting IV Jiang Ruolan looked at him without blinking. She then turned around and walked into his house. As they both entered the house, Jiang Yijun took off his jacket and saw Jiang Ruolan sitting on the sofa with her hands crossed over her chest. She looked like a policeman interrogating a criminal. Jiang Yijun immediately asked with a smile, "Who offended you this time? Didn''t you say that you want to spend your time alone today? What has happened?" "The wound on your finger has healed?" "Almost healed." Jiang Yijun smiled. "It''s been four or five days, this is just a small wound. It will heal quickly." As he said that, he hung his coat on the coat rack. Jiang Ruolan immediately asked, "Why is Xian Jian looking for you?" His movements stiffened for a moment as if he hesitated to answer her question. Jiang Yijun looked back at Jiang Ruolan with a blank face. Jiang Ruolan kept staring at his face, not showing him any of her emotions. Sure enough, when he went to the wedding, Xian Jian and Old Man Xian immediately were sure of Jiang Yijun''s identity because their expressions on that day were very clear. The Old Man wanted to find his missing grandson, and Jiang Yijun had been in H City for a week. Jiang Ruolan was very sure that Jiang Yijun had hidden something from her. "You and the Xian Family " Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and sighed. "Are you really related to them?" Jiang Yijun was silent for a moment, then walked over and sat beside her. He mimicked Jiang Ruolan''s action, crossing his hands over his chest and quietly looking at the corner of the tea table. After a long while, he said, "Whether I am related to them or not, it''s not important." "When did you first learn about your identity? How long have you been hiding this from me?" Jiang Ruolan asked him sternly. "About three or four years ago, after I found out that you and I weren''t related by blood, I''ve been looking for an opportunity to investigate my background. But strangely, people related to me over 20 years ago all mysteriously disappeared. I went to the hospital to check my DNA, but the hospital couldn''t give me the exact result, saying that they could not process my DNA accurately. Then " He paused for a moment. "After I saw Xian Zihao for the first time, I went to investigate the Xian Family." Jiang Ruolan frowned. "So, that''s when you started to get suspicious. You''ve been investigating your background secretly all this time?" Jiang Yijun nodded, then looked at her. "Didn''t you already guess about it? Everyone knows about it, but they are not ready to talk about it." Jiang Ruolan did not say anything. After a while, she asked, "What are you going to do in the future? Xian Jian came to see you because he wanted you to return to the Xian Family? Or -" "Jiang Ruolan, all those things never crossed my mind. Absolutely not. Wherever you are, I will be there." "Yijun " "Isn''t this a good thing?" Jiang Yijun smiled. "Today''s society, especially the people from their era, is the era where everyone was a trendsetter. From Jiang Guanyu to Xian Jian, they are all the same. I can live very well by myself. The two of us can live very well for so many years, so why do we need to go back to the origins? We don''t need the Jiang Family, nor do we need the Xian Family." "Have you seen Old Man Xian? What did he say?" "He said he would respect my decision. If I wasn''t used to living in the Xian Family, I could go back to my old life. But he hoped I could visit him every time the holidays came." "True, the Old Man is already old and hopes all his grandchildren can gather and spend time with him, but Zhan An ..." Jiang Ruolan paused, and when Jiang Yijun looked at her, she quickly changed her words, "Zhan An is a very smart woman. No matter how your mother was forced to leave at the beginning, she will always fight for her marriage and for her children." Jiang Yijun pursed his lips, not responding to her words at all. Jiang Ruolan quickly took his hand, "Yijun, since this is a matter of love between our parents and families, and since you also say that it is better for us to live outside, so why should we reminisce about the past? Yes, you can fight for your mother''s injustice and everyone has their own selfish thoughts, but" Jiang Ruolan paused and said softly, "In life, there are a lot of things we can''t be too serious and persistent, and we can''t be too smart or vigilant either. Otherwise, it will only become our weakness. You are a smart guy, but there are a lot of people who are smarter than you, and you know, there are also a lot of people who know better than you. So, if you want to do something, please think more deeply. I will not stop you, I just want you to be more careful." Jiang Yijun sighed and nodded seriously, "Alright, I will do as you say. Let bygones be bygones." Jiang Ruolan gently slapped his shoulder. "That''s more like my younger brother! Although there are still three more weeks before the Spring Festival, I''ll make some dumplings for you tomorrow night, but you have to help me ~" "Alright." Jiang Yijun smiled. *** The next day, Jiang Ruolan went to buy ingredients to make dumplings at the nearest supermarket. While looking for the ingredients, she accidentally scraped a bunch of spinach from the basket, which ended up hanging on the chain of her bag. By the time she found out, she was already surrounded by a group of aunts who were shopping there too. "Look, this is the thief that Sister Song mentioned just now. She stole a bunch of spinach from her." "Aiyo, you are such a big person, but why do you still steal food from other people? No matter what, you have to be like a human being. People nowadays really don''t care about their faces and have a cruel heart. Is there even a justice?" Jiang Ruolan: "..." Jiang Ruolan''s face was numb. When she finally got out of the supermarket after returning the bundle of spinach to the aunties, the corner of her mouth twitched as she walked home quickly. She didn''t pay attention to her surroundings and did not notice a familiar black Land Rover parked in front of her housing complex. In her heart, she was busy planning to vent her anger on Jiang Yijun. "What''s wrong with you?" When the door was closed with a loud bang, Jiang Yijun, who was rarely allowed to come to Jiang Ruolan''s house for lunch, got up in surprise. He took the plastic bags from her hands. Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a darkened face. "Do I look like a thief?" Jiang Yijun was stupified. "What?" "Does your sister look like a thief? Those aunties called the police just to get a lot of spinach! Did you know your sister was surrounded by more than twenty aunties in the market, and she was cursed and accused of being a thief? I just went to the market to buy dumplings ingredients, but why did it go like that?!" "It''s all because of you, you brat! You only know how to eat." Jiang Ruolan slapped his chest. "Go away! Don''t block my way!" Having said so, Jiang Ruolan immediately walked into the kitchen with a frustrated expression on her face. She then poured out a pile of food that she had bought earlier to make dumplings on the table. Soon, the sound of someone cutting vegetables came from the kitchen. Jiang Yijun leaned on the door of the kitchen and looked at her. "Still angry?" With a "Dong" sound, Jiang Ruolan chopped the vegetables on the cutting board hard. She looked at Jiang Yijun. "Do you know what they say about me?" "What?" "They say that I am someone who will never get married." And then?" Jiang Yijun listened to her patiently, but at the same time, he frowned. "They say I can''t get married. Did you hear me? They say I can''t get married! This is very infuriating! What do they mean I can''t get married? How can I not get married?! The wedding dress, the wedding ceremony ... It''s all just a joke!" "Even if I can''t get married, so what?! Do you believe that I can''t get married with so many men waiting for me? Who said, in this world, anyone who is separated from others will not be able to live? Who says I can''t get married? Who says I can''t let go! What right do they have to say that I can''t get married!" As she spoke, Jiang Ruolan''s back was facing Jiang Yijun. She breathed heavily. Jiang Yijun finally understood. He looked at her for a long time before finally walking over and stopping next to her. He saw her eyes were slightly red. Jiang Ruolan knew that she had almost lost control of herself, so she tried her best to control her emotions. Jiang Yijun gently stroked the corner of her eyes, "Since you finally found an outlet to vent, why did you hold back?" Jiang Ruolan sniffed and wiped away her tears. She suddenly laughed, "What are you talking about? I was just upset by those naughty aunties in the market. You have actually never seen some naughty older women standing together to teach you how to feel. I really wanted to throw the basket at them." As she said that, she sniffed again and pushed Jiang Yijun away, "Go and get me my apron." Jiang Yijun sighed and turned around to get her apron. When the doorbell rang, Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She heard that Sister Qiao had been out doing business for the past few days and Yi Meixiu was busy dating. Not many people knew where she was now, so why would anyone come knocking at this time? "Yijun, go open the door." She called out loudly from the kitchen. Jiang Yijun brought the apron to her and went out to open the door. However, Jiang Ruolan did not hear any sound after so long. She then shouted from the kitchen door, "Yijun? Have you opened the door? Who is it?" Chapter 271 - Xian Zihao Is Finally Here I Jiang Ruolan had dumplings in her hand and couldn''t go out for the time being. Seeing there''s no movement outside, she placed the dumplings on a plate by the cutting board, washed her hands and wiped them before walking out. When she walked out of the kitchen, Jiang Yijun already closed the door and returned to the living room. "Who is it? Why didn''t you let that person come inside?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him strangely. Jiang Yijun pursed his lips and said without any expression on his face, "It''s a delivery man. He''s here to deliver water." "Water? I didn''t order any water." Jiang Ruolan took a look at the water dispenser and said, "There''s still a lot of water left. I didn''t order any." "Yes, he sent it to the wrong house." Jiang Yijun''s voice was very low, but he didn''t have much of an expression on his face. He smiled at Jiang Ruolan and pushed her towards the kitchen. "Come, let me help you." "Oh." Jiang Ruolan looked at his expression and finally did not take seriously the person who knocked on the door. They both went into the kitchen and continued to prepare dumplings. After eating dumplings, Jiang Yijun sat on the couch and read the financial news, while Jiang Ruolan went to wash the dishes and then casually opened the window to hang the washed cloth on a thin pole outside. This was where she usually hangs the cloth. She suddenly glanced at the car parked downstairs in the residential complex from the corner of her eye. It was a black Land Rover with a familiar design, but since there were not many lights on in the residential area, she couldn''t see the number plate clearly. Jiang Ruolan''s heart instantly tightened as she looked at the Land Rover. After a long time, she slowly withdrew her gaze and closed the window. It''s probably just a coincidence. She often sees this model on the streets. ''Jiang Ruolan, you''re too sensitive.'' **** The next day, Jiang Ruolan found out that Yi Meixiu''s boyfriend was working at a matchmaking agency and was dragged by the girl to a coffee shop near his company as soon as she finished working in the evening. Logically speaking, dating was not something that pregnant women should do, but at the urging of Yi Meixiu, Jiang Ruolan had to give in and agree. Yi Meixiu wanted Jiang Ruolan to help her boyfriend attract many people to come to the agency. At the moment, Jiang Ruolan was very curious about the person who had been chosen by Yi Meixiu''s boyfriend. He insisted on introducing her to Tan Zedong. So when Jiang Ruolan was forced to go to the coffee shop, a man was already sitting there waiting. Jiang Ruolan was not used to people waiting for her, so right now, she had a good impression of this man. She thought, ''The world is wonderful. When God closes a door for you, he will definitely open another door for you. Is this why she met so many men recently?'' Tan Zedong had a buzz cut and should be around 1.78 meters in height. As soon she sat down, he began to talk about the national financial situation and the stocks'' movement. Then Jiang Ruolan became hungry and waved her hand to call the waiter. Tan Zedong quickly stopped her. "Why don''t we order a buffet?" Then, he said in a low and satisfied voice, "The buffet here contains a pack of drinks and some fruits." ''Oh my god, he really wanted to save money on food as well.'' Jiang Ruolan looked up at him. "Two buffets?" Tan Zedong subconsciously took the raisin from the plate in front of her and said without raising his head, "No need, only one is enough." Jiang Ruolan: "..." Alright, being thrifty was actually a plus, so after dinner, Jiang Ruolan felt that since she was helping Yi Meixiun''s boyfriend, she should at least let Tan Zedong see the quality of the beauties that they introduced to him. She took the initiative to suggest that they go for a walk together. On the way out, he looked around. "You didn''t drive here?" Black lines appeared on Jiang Ruolan''s forehead as she took a deep breath. "You didn''t either?" Tan Zedong smiled. "I don''t have enough money to buy a car. I heard from Yi Meixiu that your brother owns a house and a car. He''s an executive of a company, so you should have one as well, right?" Jiang Ruolan looked up at the sky and sucked her cheek. Later, both of them walked around the park and walked side by side along the gravel road. F City''s weather was not as cold as the north, but it was still bone-chilling. The willow branches were withered, but the surrounding evergreens could still be compared to the picturesque scenery. This man''s words really made Jiang Ruolan unable to appreciate the scenery around her. "Ruolan, since your brother is an executive, he should have quite a few houses, right?" "Ugh" Jiang Ruolan didn''t answer him. Jiang Yijun indeed seemed to have two or three properties in F City. However, Yi Meixiu, what bullshit was this?! Did she tell everything about her to this man? Really? "Is it empty? If not, why don''t we live in the western district? If I''m not mistaken, the housing has three rooms, one hall, and a kitchen. The monthly rent may be around four thousand." he said. Jiang Ruolan widened her eyes and asked, "What kind of job are you in?" "Me? I''m an accountant." She was suddenly enlightened. And then something even more speechless happened. Tan Zedong continued without waiting for her, "In the future, when we get married, should we hold our wedding in the West District hall or the Eastern District wedding hall?" And then. There was no more ''then''. Jiang Ruolan immediately ran away. After returning home at night, around 8 PM, the man called her and said, "Ruolan, I feel like we''ve been apart for a long time and I really miss you. Are you free tomorrow?" "No!" She, Jiang Ruolan, had never been so clear-headed in her life before. The next day, Yi Meixiu drove across half of the city to catch Jiang Ruolan. After Jiang Ruolan strangled her until she was almost dead, she (Jiang Ruolan) told her that she would help her one more time, only one more time. Jiang Ruolan mustered up her courage and spent half an hour tidying up her appearance. Along the way, Yi Meixiu continued telling her that Qian Nianzu liked tame and considerate girls. As a result, when they met at the Western Restaurant, Jiang Ruolan immediately burst out laughing. Qian Nianzu was wearing an expensive suit, gold-rimmed glasses, and he was not fluent in Mandarin. Sometimes, he even spoke half a sentence in English as he ate his western cuisine in the most normal manner. Jiang Ruolan sized him up and down. Qian Nianzu appeared to enjoy her presence. Then he ordered a set meal for both of them. Yi Meixiu tried to slip away, but Jiang Ruolan caught her and told her that she needed to go to the bathroom. When she came back, Yi Meixiu was nowhere. ''This damn woman!'' Qian Nianzu elegantly sliced up a small piece of pork chops and asked Jiang Ruolan in his half-familiar Mandarin, "How old is Miss Jiang this year?" Jiang Ruolan elegantly scooped a spoonful of salad. "Twenty-five." Qian Nianzu frowned and continued to elegantly cut the pork chops, "Twenty-five is an extremely awkward age for a woman. Miss Yi previously said that you were twenty-two, and as expected, you didn''t look like it at first glance. But it''s good too. Older women know how to take care of people and are more mature." Jiang Ruolan smiled and nodded. She continued to scoop up the salad gracefully and laughed cynically. "Actually, I don''t have much of a request towards my woman. As my woman, as long as she can take good care of her husband, give me a child and take care of the family, that''s enough. She doesn''t have to be too pretty. I hate women who dress up and paint their faces with makeup for an hour or two. But she must be diligent, her home must be clean. I have a slight obsession with cleanliness. After getting married, she won''t have to work, but she won''t be able to play mahjong. She won''t be able to call her friends to her house all the time. She won''t be able to talk about my life outside, and she won''t be able to..." The turtle was still talking, but Jiang Ruolan was already on the verge of tears. ''Brother, you can just hire a maid, no need for you to have a wife.'' Of course, this was nothing. Before leaving the restaurant, Qian Nianzu asked her, "Miss Jiang, why don''t we try out life after marriage first? That way, we can get to know each other better." Jiang Ruolan had acted like a country bumpkin, but this time, she really didn''t understand Qian Nianzu''s words. The sea turtle patiently explained, "It means that we have to live together for a period of time. Do we have to apply for a certificate when we feel that it''s appropriate?" F*ck, where''s her kitchen knife? Where was her kitchen knife?! Let her cut off his head first! A good lunch break was ruined by that dead sea turtle. From then on, she, Jiang Ruolan would never do anything that Yi Meixiu asked of her. Matchmaking agency, hmph! What a bullshit! Chapter 272 - Xian Zihao Is Finally Here II Jiang Ruolan returned to the company with an embarrassed face. She vowed that she would never go on a blind date again. Someone suddenly patted her on the shoulder and said, "Little Jiang, Chief Editor Wan is looking for you. He is in the Department of Commerce." Jiang Ruolan nodded and went straight to the Department of Commerce. Who knew that when she had just entered the office, Wan Shoushan immediately handed her a form? "You worked in H City''s Fengyu Media for half a year?" he asked. "That''s right, what''s wrong?" Jiang Ruolan was a little puzzled by his prominent question. "I asked a friend to look into your work in Fengyu Media. I heard you were the Department of Commerce editor, and they seemed to have a good impression of you. Would you rather work in the Entertainment Department or the Department of Commerce? If it''s the Department of Commerce, then there''s a vacancy here for an editor. The tasks in this section are quite difficult, and not just ordinary people can do. However, I still really trust you." "But I just returned to the company." Jiang Ruolan brushed a strand of hair behind her ear embarrassedly. "It doesn''t matter. As long as you think you are competent, I will arrange an internship for you. Although you are doing well in the Entertainment Department, but I feel you don''t fit with that job. Why don''t you return to your original post?" "What is Brother Wan talking about? Actually, I am satisfied with this job." Wan Shoushan ignored her and gave her another document, "Tomorrow morning at the center of the city, the leaders of all the large enterprises in the country will meet. Our company was invited there and allowed to take pictures but with the condition, all the tasks should be done without interrupting them. They are all big names in the business world, you can''t mess with them." With that, Wan Shoushan stuffed the document into Jiang Ruolan''s hands, "Do your job well. If the recording and press release are done well, you will definitely return to your original position quickly." Jiang Ruolan took the documents and hugged them to her chest. She smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Wan. You had helped promote me two years ago, and now I still have to depend on you again. I am very grateful." "There''s no need for that. Go back to your work. Remember not to make any mistakes tomorrow and not to speak carelessly. Those few leaders are all from important provinces and cities. We can''t afford to offend them." Jiang Ruolan nodded, then paused and asked, "Are the leaders from H City also taking part in the meeting?" Wan Shoushan glanced at her. "H City?" He thought for a moment. "I have asked the staff there, and I think they have two meetings. The party from H City will come next week, so they shouldn''t be here tomorrow. Why?" "Nothing, I''m just asking." Jiang Ruolan smiled and left the office with the stack of documents in her arms. **** The next day Jiang Ruolan went to the Garden Tech Zone with Sister Pan Yun from the Department of Commerce. Garden Tech Zone was a well-known entertainment club in F City. Under normal circumstances, those without status wouldn''t be able to take a step inside. However, because they were special reporters from the city newspaper company, the security guards at the front door had to carefully check their work permits, ID cards and scan their bodies before finally allowing them to pass. "It seems that these people aren''t ordinary people today. Normally, when I came here for an interview, those security guards would recognize me and let me in easily. But look today, the security at this club is very strict. It seemed that these leaders are all from a pretty strong background. Ruolan, you can help me record this press conference later. I need to ask some questions first, so don''t interrupt me." Sister Pan Yun was an old employee in the business department, and she used to treat Jiang Ruolan like a child and a beginner. Jiang Ruolan didn''t like to show off her edge, so she smiled and said, "Sure." Under the guidance of staff members, they were able to find out that some of the leaders were in the reception room at the end of the corridor. However, when Jiang Ruolan was about to follow Sister Pan Yun, suddenly, a person hurried out and stuffed a folder into her hands. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "This is ?" "I am the secretary to CEO Shen. Later, he may ask you to send these files. I suddenly have a stomach ache and need to rush to the toilet. Are you a journalist? Since you have nothing to do here, I have to trouble you to send these files later. Thank you, and I''m sorry that I have to trouble you." After saying that, the man clutched his stomach with a pained expression as he frantically ran out of the room. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she exchanged a glance with Sister Pan Yun. Sister Pan Yue smiled at her. "Just send these files first. It''s not like these bosses will eat you. Just wait here. I''ll go in and interview first. You can come inside once you finish the task." Jiang Ruolan could only nod. She looked down and saw that these files were a business statistics file. No wonder the man was so confident that a stranger like her could help him. But this secretary was really sloppy. Soon, someone was looking for the secretary. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you looking for these files?" The man looked at her a little and nodded. She explained the reason behind the exchange. The man examined her a few more times before cautiously allowing her to pass. "Go inside and please watch your words." Jiang Ruolan nodded and the moment she walked into the reception room, the person beside her pointed out, "CEO Shen is over there, in the third chair on the left." When Jiang Ruolan walked towards him, she stopped for a moment after taking two steps. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a familiar man sitting in a leather chair to her right. That man quietly sat there, wearing a white casual shirt. His figure was as slender and tall as in her memories. His exquisite facial features were sharp as a piece of wood. After not seeing Xian Zihao for nearly a month, Jiang Ruolan was suddenly shocked to see him. Her steps paused abruptly for two seconds. However, his gaze was not on her. Instead, he was talking to a similarly well-dressed man. They both seemed to be having a happy conversation. His smile was still as soft as ever, as if nothing had happened. It was as if he was still the same Xian Zihao who was protecting her behind his back, the one who could block everything for her and could accommodate everything at the same time. Jiang Ruolan instantly controlled her emotions, and without much of an expression, she walked towards CEO Shen, passing the files in her hand to him, "CEO Chen, these are the files that your secretary asked me to pass to you. He suddenly has something urgent, so he asked me to help him deliver it." "So that''s the case. Just now, I was wondering why a beautiful woman suddenly came in." CEO Shen stood up, smiled, and nodded to her. "Thank you. Thank you very much." "CEO Shen is too polite. This is only a small matter." Jiang Ruolan also nodded politely before turning around and leaving the high-end reception room. Someone behind her suddenly chattered, "Right, President Xian. It''s rare for Old Shi going out after he fell sick and none of us have the chance to meet him. I heard you met Old Shi at Western Restaurant yesterday afternoon? How is he?" The moment Jiang Ruolan walked out of the room, her face suddenly turned numb. Western Restaurant? Yesterday noon? F City was not a bustling city, only a second-tier city. Therefore, there was only one Western Restaurant in F City, near her company. Wasn''t she at Western Restaurant when she saw that turtle yesterday? At the same time, Jiang Ruolan felt a familiar gaze from behind her. She stood in the same spot, and after pausing for a moment, she walked directly into the room where Sister Pan Yun was, without looking back. Chapter 273 - Xian Zihao Is Finally Here III "What''s the matter with you?" Sister Pan Yun was busy with the cameraman. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan did not look too good, she could not help but ask with concern. Jiang Ruolan shook her head gently. "It''s nothing. How long do we have to stay here?" "These are all important figures in the business field that are rarely seen. Even if we can come and take their pictures through the glass window, we couldn''t be here for too long. It will be easy to be criticized if we wait for too long." Sister Pan Yun shook her head and sighed, "In this world, the media among businesses is the most dangerous. A single mistake can offend a big figure or cause a big change in the department. It is best to be careful." Jiang Ruolan nodded in agreement. "Indeed." Although Sister Pan Yun was bringing her along, she was not assigned to a large task. Sister Pan Yun observed from the side, looking for an opportunity to see which boss would come out to do a simple interview. About an hour later, several bosses arrived at the conference room one by one. Many of them greeted Xian Zihao, who was sitting to the right of the door with a smile on his face. They shook his hands enthusiastically. Jiang Ruolan just looked at him expressionlessly. In her world, this man who was at the top was merely a dream that she shouldn''t have. After a while, a leader looked like he knew Sister Pan Yun came out. Sister Pan Yun walked over and asked him a few questions. When she was done with it, she looked at Jiang Ruolan and said with a smile, "You know, this world is so snobbish. Since your friends are from a higher class, you should follow them. If they are all friends that can''t be shown off, then you will be looked down upon by others as well. Especially when it comes to business reporting. It''s all about who has the most connections and who has the most background." Jiang Ruolan understood what she meant. No doubt, Sister Pan Yun was an outstanding journalist from the Department of Commerce. After working for so many years and having so many connections, she could control some important information anytime and anywhere. Jiang Ruolan was still considered a newcomer in the company. "Actually, I''m very curious about President Xian." Sister Pan Yun looked at Xian Zihao, who had always been graceful, decent, and low-key through the glass. "I really rarely see this extremely young and outstanding boss. I''ve heard that he rarely shows his face. It can be considered as being lucky to see him once in my entire life. I really want to interview him myself, but I''m afraid that it might be too abrupt and cause trouble for our company." Sister Pan Yun sighed, "Ruolan, if you have good connections, why don''t you try to interview President Xian? Being able to get an interview with him is a big story in our evening paper. If we can, surely our newspaper sales this week will be more than double the previous week." Sister Pan Yun was throwing an impossible task to Jiang Ruolan. This was her way to show off her might. Jiang Ruolan just smiled and stared at the camera lens. Without even raising her eyes, she said softly, "Sister Pan Yun, aren''t you giving me a hard time? I don''t even know the person you just interviewed, let alone the other bosses." Sister Pan Yun smiled. "You''re still young. It looks like you''ll have to take it slow." Jiang Ruolan looked at her with an adoration expression. "Then I''ll have to trouble Sister Pan Yun to guide me well ~" "Sure, sure." After interviewing several big figures and taking their pictures, Sister Pan Yun and Jiang Ruolan''s task was finally completed. The two packed up their stuff and left the Garden Tech Zone. When they walked out of the door, they bumped into Assistant Bai, who was walking towards their direction with folders in her hand. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and nodded politely to her. "Hello." Assistant Bai wanted to say ''President Xian is here'' but seeing Jiang Ruolan''s unfamiliar attitude, she swallowed her words back. She looked at her hesitantly, then looked at Sister Pan Yun. Sister Pan Yun seemed to want to say something, but Jiang Ruolan had already continued walking out with an expressionless face. Assistant Bai turned around and opened her mouth, but Jiang Ruolan had already gotten into the van. "Did you know that person?" Sister Pan Yun casually asked as she flipped through the lens. Seated in the back of the van, Jiang Ruolan said flatly, "She''s a friend." "What friend? How come she had access to the club? From what I see, she is also decently dressed. She does not look like a small fry and looks quite familiar with you." Women really like to gossip, not to mention Sister Pan Yun. Even though she was in her thirties, she liked to gossip. She will not stop until she knows the true story. "We shouldn''t be considered too close. I had the privilege of communicating with her when I was in the Department of Commerce at Fengyu Media. Our relationship was average." "No wonder. What status does she have?" Jiang Ruolan was annoyed by these endless questions, but she could not show it on her face. She had no choice but to feign tiredness and rest her head against the seat, closing her eyes and not saying a word. When Sister Pan Yun didn''t get an answer, she turned around to look at her. When she saw that her eyes were closed, she helplessly said, "Youngsters can''t be so lazy right now. You have to change your habits." Jiang Ruolan said nothing. Before they arrived at the company, Jiang Yijun suddenly called her. "Where are you?" he asked. Jiang Ruolan sat up, looking out the window, at the passing street as she said, "I''m on my way back to the company from the Garden Tech Zone. Why are you asking?" Ever since they made dumplings together that day, Jiang Yijun has been living together with her. He said that his house was being renovated and insisted on staying with her for a few days. Since they had lived together for so many years, even if they were living together now, they still wouldn''t be at odds with each other. However, this brat had been keeping an eye on her recently. Jiang Yijun would constantly call Jiang Ruolan every now and then to ask about her whereabouts. Every morning before she went to work, someone would knock on the door and send the milk, but whenever Jiang Ruolan went to open the door, Jiang Yijun always pushed her away, saying that he would get it. His behavior was getting weird with each passing day. This fetish of him needed to be cured! "I have a celebratory dinner at the Grandview Hotel tonight. It was just a table full of drinks and we''re all pretty close colleagues. It was very boring if you are alone at home. Why don''t you come with me?" "It''s the banquet again. Grandview Hotel? Didn''t you go there a few days ago? Why did you go there again? There is no other place in this city to eat? The food there is very expensive." "What can I do? My boss likes to eat abalone there." "Abalone? Hmm.. I''ll take a look at it in the evening. If I have nothing to do, I will accompany you there. I don''t want you to keep nagging at me and telling me that your colleagues think you don''t have a family. You stinking brat, you like to use your sister''s unwillingness as a shield." "Do you want me to pick you up on the way?" "No need. I''ll go there myself. It''s pretty convenient for me to take a taxi from my company." As she spoke, Sister Pan Yun glanced at her. "Grandview Hotel? Isn''t Grandview Hotel is pretty famous with big figures? I wonder how many leaders will stay there today." Sister Pan Yun immediately mouthed to Jiang Ruolan, "If you go, you must find a chance to interview them." Jiang Ruolan nodded helplessly. Once the working hours ended, Jiang Ruolan immediately walked out of the company and was about to call a taxi when Wan Shoushan suddenly grabbed her hand. "I hear you are the sister of the director of the business department at Emerson Group?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "Brother Wan knows my brother?" Wan Shoushan smiled. "He is one of the messengers from the business world, and we used to communicate with each other due to work matters. Director Jiang is a good person, I just heard that you are his sister recently. He said that he would bring someone with him tonight, so it must be you?" "Let''s get in the car. I will also go to the Grandview Hotel. The company leader and I are old friends. He will never forget to invite me to participate in all the banquets." Jiang Ruolan wanted to refuse him, but then she thought they were heading in the same direction, so she quickly changed her mind, got into the car, and thanked him politely. They both chatted politely along the way, and although Wan Shoushan usually took care of her, he was still a man in his thirties. Recently at the company, after Wan Shoushan found out that she was single, he paid more and more attention to her. On the surface, it may show that he only treats her as his subordinate, but no one was stupid. If one wanted to avoid suspicion, they couldn''t avoid it too much. Sometimes, avoiding suspicion was also a form of knowledge. When they arrived at the Grandview Hotel, Jiang Yijun was already waiting for Jiang Ruoalan outside the hotel. When he saw Wan Shoushan, who was standing beside Jiang Ruolan, he was stunned for a moment and then walked over, "Brother Wan, did you do this on purpose? You never show up the last two times we gathered together. But this time, when I asked my Jiang Ruolan to come here, you tagged along with her. Are you trying to compete with me?" Chapter 274 - Xian Zihao Is Finally Here V Even though she knew it was a polite greeting, Jiang Ruolan still patted Jiang Yijun on the arm and said, "Who is your Ruolan? Let''s go inside." Jiang Yijun smiled and Wan Shoushan also casually explained, "We both heading to the same place, so I gave her a ride." The three of them then entered the reserved room. The people in the room were all senior executives at Jiang Yijun''s company, and their relationship seemed to be pretty good. One of them was the company''s vice president, and Jiang Ruolan used her status as Jiang Yijun''s sister to converse with them politely. After three rounds of drinking, Wan Shoushan occasionally recounted some funny and exhilarating topics and everyone would smile with glowing faces. Someone at the table suddenly mentioned that although Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun were siblings, they didn''t look much like each other. Jiang Yijun sat on his seat calmly and drank his wine. He did not say anything but only put food into Jiang Ruolan''s bowl from time to time. It made the female colleagues on the table look weirdly at the two of them from time to time. Fortunately, at this moment, Jiang Ruolan''s phone was ringing. She got up and went out to answer the phone. Even though Jiang Yijun had helped drink alcohol for her, she still wanted to go out to breathe. Jiang Ruolan went to the front of the hotel to answer the phone while enjoying the cold wind until someone covered her body with a coat. Jiang Ruolan quickly turned around and saw that it was Wan Shoushan. She hurriedly took off the coat and then return it to him. "I''m not that cold, Brother Wan. The weather is too cold, quickly put on your coat." "Tonight''s temperature is -5 degrees Celsius. You wore thin clothes and by standing here, you will easily catch a cold. Wear it." "No need. You should wear it. I will be fine." "If I tell you to wear it, then wear it." Seeing that Jiang Ruolan stubbornly refused, Wan Shoushan immediately helped her put on the coat while lightly wrapping his arm around her shoulders. When Jiang Ruolan still awkwardly tried to take off the coat and give it back to him, she suddenly felt a gaze on her. She turned her head abruptly and her expression immediately changed. On the brick walkway in front of the hotel, a dark figure leaped into view. That familiar face that was almost imprinted in her mind caused Jiang Ruolan''s face to tighten. She quickly turned her gaze away indifferently, as if she was looking at a stranger. At the same time, Wan Shoushan had already helped her put on the coat. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan had obeyed and didn''t resist anymore, Wan Shoushan smiled and let his arm remain around her shoulders. When he saw her cold expression, he immediately asked in concern. "Are you alright?" Xian Zihao was walking with a group of people to the hotel''s front door. He was walking at the front, followed by a few staff members behind him. He was wearing gray and black trench coats, holding a document in one hand and casually putting another one in his pocket. Assistant Bai was also standing among the group. Her eyes glanced back and forth between Jiang Ruolan and Wan Shoushan. They were standing in front of the hotel''s front door, and anyone could see them at first glance. Seeing Xian Zihao walk directly towards Jiang Ruolan, Assistant Bai naturally coughed lightly, signaling a few staff members to stay away from the CEO. The few of them stopped and Assistant Bai said in a low voice, "This is President Xian''s private matter, it''s inconvenient for everyone to be present. Let''s enter the hotel first." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were very cold. When Xian Zihao returned to her line of sight, she looked at him calmly. Under Wan Shoushan''s suspicious expression, she did not retreat. She only greeted Xian Zihao politely and indifferently, "President Xian." Wan Shoushan may be well-connected in the business world, but Xian Zihao has always kept a low profile and rarely showed his face in public. So when Wan Shoushan saw Xian Zihao, he immediately felt thrilled. Although Xian Zihao kept a low profile, his name was well-known everywhere, both in China and abroad. He was the chairman and predecessor of Xian Enterprise in Boston, the Xian Family''s grandson, and Xian Group''s president. Wan Shoushan stretched out his hand towards Xian Zihao with a smile. "You are President Xian? I''ve heard a lot about you. Hello, I''m Wan Shoushan, the chief editor of F City''s Evening News." As he spoke, he took out a name card with his other hand and handed it over. "Hello." Xian Zihao shook hands with him casually and took the card. He looked at the name on it and his lips curved into a faint smile. Seeing Xian Zihao was so polite, Wan Shoushan quickly relaxed. "I heard Xian Group participated in a conference at the Garden Tech Zone Club today? I did not expect the Garden Tech Zone Club facility to enter your eyes, but F City is not like H City. I hope President Xian''s meeting here goes smoothly. If there are any problems, President Xian must tell me since my relationship with the person in charge of the Garden Tech Zone Club is not bad. I must advise him to improve it." "It''s just a meeting, there''s no need to be so attentive." "President Xian is right." Wan Shoushan repeatedly nodded his head. "Our Department of Commerce''s journalist Jiang Ruolan has also gone to Garden Tech Zone Club''s today. She must have met you personally. No wonder she recognized you just now and even surprised me for a while." After he said that, Wan Shoushan turned to Jiang Ruolan and said, "Ruolan? Have you ever had a chance to interview President Xian before?" At this moment, Jiang Ruolan really wanted to leave, but her superior was here, so it wasn''t appropriate for her to turn around and leave. Her heart tightened when she noticed Xian Zihao''s gaze on her. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t avoid him but instead had to stand in her original spot. A gust of wind blew past, causing her to smell his familiar fragrance. That fresh and elegant scent was still there, causing her to restrain her annoyed and displeased expression. All this time, Jiang Ruolan did not speak, but now that she was directly questioned, she lifted her arms and covered her chest, pretending to shiver. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and said, "Big Brother Wan, I''m a bit cold. I''m going inside first." As she spoke, she turned around, walked past Xian Zihao, and tightly wrapped the coat to her body. Wan Shoushan was startled by her behavior. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t see Xian Zihao''s expression, nor could she hear their following conversation. She could only faintly hear Wan Shoushan apologize for her attitude. "I''m really sorry. Jiang Ruolan is still young and is not very sensible. President Xian, please don''t mind her." Jiang Ruolan didn''t look back as she walked straight into the elevator. However, she really didn''t want to face the tables full of wine. Her current state of mind was not as tranquil as she had imagined. She needed to be alone, but it would be too awkward for Jiang Yijun if she left just like that. She had no choice but to go to the bathroom on the floor with the least people coming and going. The bathroom was very quiet and spacious. Although it was a washroom, there was a very special fragrance coming from the surroundings, a very rich and relaxing smell. Standing in front of the bright and shining mirror, Jiang Ruolan looked at the woman in the simple khaki suit. She looked at her rarely shaded long hair, looked at the confusion in her bright eyes, and at her clenching her fists. Memories in The Emperor''s Garden Hotel struck her mind again. The canceled wedding ceremony, wedding dress, platinum wedding ring. Everyone looked at her with a different expression. Qin Gengxin wanted to say something, but he hesitated. The slap belongs to Zhou Shufen, her unwillingness, and arrogance, Little Fishie calling Xian Zihao "daddy", and the bloody wound on the back of her hand. After a month of peace, she was finally able to get her life back on track. She could make everything that should not belong to her, and those strange dreams were completely unrelated to her. She was just a real and ordinary citizen living in a different society. She only needed to live a simple life of peace from 9 to 5. A month, thirty days, or maybe not too long. It should have been enough for her to forget those memories. She wasn''t angry and wasn''t resentful. But why, why did that man suddenly appear? ''Xian Zihao, you are not even willing to give me a way out?'' At this moment, her cell phone rang. Jiang Ruolan looked down and saw that it was from Yi Meixiu. "Jiang Ruolan, what happened between you and that turtle yesterday? When I got back from work today, my boyfriend kept nagging and telling me that you were unreliable." Jiang Ruolan ended the call and helplessly replied with a text message. ''Meixiu, I did promise to help you go on a blind date, but the reality is that not anyone can marry such a radiant, charming, and divine beauty like me!'' Yi Meixiu: All kinds of palms of light, all kinds of charm? If you don''t like him, then so be it. After all, it''s just for my boyfriend, what are you doing? Tomorrow is the weekend, are you free? Let''s go shopping together!'' After Jiang Ruolan agreed to go shopping with her tomorrow, she then received a call from Wan Shoushan asking where she had gone. She told him she was in the washroom. Then she washed her face with the cold water and walked out while wiping her face with a tissue. As Jiang Ruolan walked to the elevator, she thought it was about time for Jiang Yijun''s dinner to end. If she went to that room now, she came at the right time for the banquet to end. The elevator stopped with a ding. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to put the small packet of tissue back into her bag. Just as she was about to enter, she raised her head and was immediately stunned when she saw the person inside the elevator. Chapter 275 - Xian Zihao Is Finally Here VI She had just washed her face with cold water, so her skin was still slightly red. There was still moisture in her hair, and there was no makeup on her face. Her haggard appearance was obvious. Even her clothes had been splashed with water. Jiang Ruolan initially planned to pat BB Cream before returning to the room, but she did not expect to meet with Xian Zihao. So the moment she saw him, her eyes immediately became cold. Jiang Ruolan turned around and was about to find a stairway when one of Xian Zihao''s hands grabbed her arm. His grip was so tight that she had no strength to struggle free. They were so close to each other. Jiang Ruolan struggled for a bit, but as she did that, she forgot that she was wearing high heels and almost lost her footing. She was nearly about to fall. Xian Zihao immediately gripped on her waist, to stop her from falling. "Let me go!" Jiang Ruolan was so annoyed right now. Can''t Xian Zihao leave her alone? There were several hotel staff on this floor corridor. Jiang Ruolan wanted to scream, but Xian Zihao quickly pulled her to the stairs, and then, in a dominant way, he took her out of the hotel, to the parking lot. He opened his car door and pushed her inside. Jiang Ruolan was furious, she did not expect the always gentle Xian Zihao to act like this. She ground her teeth and cursed at him. She wanted to get out of the car but was stopped by him. Xian Zihao immediately fastened the seatbelt and looked at her with a tender look, which made Jiang Ruolan curse even more. "Xian Zihao, what do you think you are doing? Leave me alone! Do you think I will forgive you as I always do?" Jiang Ruolan tried to push him away, to keep him away from her. She couldn''t bear to look at his tender eyes. If this carried on, she might really end up forgiving him. Instead of indulging her, Xian Zihao quickly grabbed her hand, not allowing her to move. While she stared at him, he only gave her a deep look before pressing her hand down. "Don''t move recklessly." They were so close to each other and his breath hit her ears. Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and glared at him. Xian Zihao closed the door and walked around the car, to the driver seat. As soon as he got inside, he locked the door, immediately blocking her way out. Xian Zihao drove his car out of the parking lot, moving in the opposite direction from where Jiang Ruolan stayed. Even though her pregnancy had reached two months, her reaction was still very heavy. Due to her unstable emotional state, Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt dizzy. She frowned and finally lost her rationale. Jiang Ruolan angrily tried to unlock the car door, but she could not open it even after a long time. She took two deep breaths and sat on her seat, motionlessly. "Your Chief Editor Wan was asking me for a chance to interview. What do you think? Should I agree with it?" Xian Zihao asked softly. His usual cool eyes still impassive, but warmed when he looked at her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. She had already sat in the car, so it was useless for her to struggle. Rational finally returned to her brain, but she still kept calm. She stayed silent for a while and then said coldly, "This is President Xian''s business, it has nothing to do with me." Jiang Ruolan would not be happy that the company would interview someone like Xian Zihao, nor would she be surprised that he had made an exception to agree. For her, this was only just a job, and everything else concerning him had nothing to do with her. Jiang Ruolan had already reached the decision that she would never meet Xian Zihao again or be by his side. But look at it now. He was driving her to an unknown location. Perhaps once, she would have felt exceptionally at ease whenever she was with him, but now, fear had grown in her heart because of that intense rejection. At this moment, her phone rang. She looked down to see that Jiang Yijun was calling her. Jiang Ruolan wanted to answer the call, but before she could touch the green button on the screen, her phone was suddenly snatched by Xian Zihao. She was shocked. "Give me back my phone!" "Sit down." Xian Zihao whispered. Jiang Ruolan was furious as she looked at the gentle face that had always been kind to her. Although there was not even the slightest impatience in Xian Zihao''s expression and he was still patient with her, Jiang Ruolan did not have the patience to waste time with him. She immediately unfastened her seat belt and went to his side, trying to grab her phone back. The phone had already quieted down and was no longer ringing. Seeing Jiang Ruolan like that and how she didn''t wear a seatbelt, Xian Zihao immediately let her snatching her phone back. Jiang Ruolan immediately retreated after getting the phone. She looked down at the screen and was about to call Jiang Yijun back when her phone suddenly rang again. This time, it was Wan Shoushan. Xian Zihao frowned slightly when he heard her cellphone ringtone that pierced the eardrum. Jiang Ruolan had always wanted to change the ringtone back to its usual tone, but she forgot to change it because she was busy. Feeling Xian Zihao''s eyes on her, she simply answered the call. "Hello, Brother Wan." Her tone was helpless. If she had received Jiang Yijun''s call just now, she could have directly said that she was in Xian Zihao''s car. But now facing Wan Shoushan, she really didn''t know how to explain her situation. "Didn''t you just say that you would immediately come down after going to the washroom? Why haven''t you returned yet? Why didn''t you answer Director Jiang''s call?" Wan Shoushan''s voice sounded somewhat anxious as if he thought something had happened to her. "Did something happen?" Something happened alright. Xian Zihao happened! "I... Would you believe me if I said that I was kidnapped?" Jiang Ruolan hesitantly looked at Xian Zihao. His gaze also swept over her at the same time, carrying a hint of helplessness. Jiang Ruolan fiercely glared at him and turned her face away, refusing to look at him. "Kidnapping?" "I''m just kidding. Brother Wan, I''m fine. You guys eat first, don''t wait for me." Jiang Ruolan spoke seriously into the phone, but she wasn''t sure of her current condition. Coupled with the car''s increasing speed, she felt like throwing up again. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but swallow her saliva. Before Wan Shoushan could ask more, she quickly hung up the phone and looked outside the window. She said coldly, "Let me off." She leaned against the car seat. For some reason, she felt as if all the strength in her body had been sucked out of her. However, Xian Zihao ignored her and continued glancing at her a few times. He smiled helplessly. His handsome face was covered in the darkness, giving off a charisma that Jiang Ruolan couldn''t ignore. She allowed herself to speak calmly, "Xian Zihao, we are done here. Why can''t you let me go and let me live my life peacefully?" Chapter 276 - Xian Zihao Is Finally Here VII Jiang Ruolan really wanted to throw up, but she tried harder to calm herself down. She didn''t want to yell at Xian Zihao or shed a single tear in front of him. She also didn''t want him to see how haggard and miserable she was. When she had signed the two divorce agreements, she had already told herself that love could not kill people. Since it did not belong to her, then she would abandon it as soon as possible. "I want to get off!" Seeing that he was unmoved, Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and raised her voice, "I want to get off! Did you hear me?!" "No!" It turned out that this was the real face of the gentle and refined Xian Zihao. He had always been kind to her, open-minded and rational, and had never forced her to do anything. The haughty Xian Zihao, his temperament, and self-control were completely different from this tyrannical man, but it was also the first time she realized that she had been so distracted in front of him. "Xian Zihao, you don''t have to be like this to me. Even if you feel guilty, you don''t have to be like this. This will make me think that you don''t want to leave me alone." She sneered. Then, she suppressed the nauseous feeling in her stomach and coldly smiled, "I know my limits. I''ve never given you such a cute daughter before. If you''re just feeling guilty towards me, then there''s no need for that. It''s better this way. If you still feel sorry for me and want to compensate me with something, then please write me a cheque. I won''t dare to ask too much, just five hundred thousand yuan, how about that? Just consider the first half of the year we live together like two friends. Isn''t that popular now? I think it would already be a good thing I only asked for five hundred thousand yuan." "You don''t have to do anything to make up for it. Agreeing to an interview is something between you and my chief editor, it has nothing to do with me." Jiang Ruolan gently pushed her hair behind her ear and spoke in a carefree tone. What wrong is wrong, hurt is hurt. Did Xian Zihao think she will give him another chance to make up for everything? Can a word of apology or some way of making up for it make everything go back to how it was before? Xian Zihao will never be so naive and she will never forgive him either! Since both of them have reached a decision, there was no need to tie them down and allow each of them a way out. If she let go, he would let go as well. Wouldn''t that be good for everyone? Xian Zihao only glanced at her, his gaze was indifferent and his expression was unreadable as if he was somewhat helpless. However, he also turned a deaf ear to Jiang Ruolan''s sarcasm. When Xian Zihao saw that Jiang Ruolan''s expression wasn''t too good, he immediately asked, "Are you feeling well?" Jiang Ruolan shifted her eyes away and said directly with a cold tone, "I want to vomit." Xian Zihao paused. For some reason, Jiang Ruolan caught a glance of relief on his face. Although it was just a flash, she still saw it. Suddenly, he drove the car into a quiet corner at the turntable intersection. This was a business apartment in F City. Jiang Ruolan rarely came here, so she didn''t understand what was going on as she endured the vomiting. "Bear with it." Xian Zihao''s voice was clear and calm, as if it could calm a person''s mind. However, at this moment, it made Jiang Ruolan want to run away. She then realized that a month was far from enough for her to forget someone who had just entered her heart. Did she overestimate herself, or did she underestimate how much of the impact Xian Zihao had left in her heart? "Xian Zihao, do you know that it''s quite nice to not get in touch with each other this past month? We were both free, and each of us had our own life back, which was the best way to end the mess. I fully enjoy the return to my original peaceful life. Why are you here bothering me now? You don''t have to blame yourself, and I don''t need you to compensate me for that. I''d rather not meet you again in this life, and one day we''ll both forget about this six months'' play." "Also, Xian Zihao, since you are the one who dragged me into this car, then don''t blame me for being noisy. I have my bottom line too. I tried to respect you as much as possible, and now I can be as dirty as I want to be, but of course, I don''t have to leave a face for the man who shamelessly hurt me before. It was only on that day that I realized that our feelings could be so fragile. It was only because we didn''t love each other for so long. Even if we did love each other, how much did we love each other?" "Actually, you also misjudged me, I''m not worthy of your apologies. I left so casually and you should have noticed that I don''t love you at all. My feelings for you are only an admiration, nothing more. You are a dignified CEO, after all." "Wait! Before I continued, I wanted to ask something. Were my slaps that cool? Actually, I was rational enough to remember to save up some face for myself at that time. Even if I did reach that step, I would have reminded myself not to be that shameful, so look, I am a woman who is even more heartless than you, President Xian." Since they still had to face it in the end, she might as well explain everything that she should say. However, even at this point, Xian Zihao still remained unmoved, giving her a gentle and intense look. Seeing that she was still wearing Wan Shoushan''s coat, he faintly sighed. Xian Zihao threw Wan Shoushan''s coat away and casually picked up his coat from the back seat, covering Jiang Ruolan''s body with it. The more he was like this, the more she wanted to throw the phone at his beautiful face! Was this man''s method of capturing a woman''s heart always like this? Did he really think he could erase everything just like that? Just what was his heart made of? He could actually be so indifferent! How nobly did he think he was? How elegant? How much self-restraint? Did he think that by treating her like this, her heart will soften and forgive him easily for all the humiliation she had to endure? If that was really the case, then Xian Zihao was too conceited! When they got off the car, Xian Zihao immediately held her hands tightly. Jiang Ruolan wanted to say something, but she gradually couldn''t bear the feeling of vomiting. Once inside, Jiang Ruolan looked around a bathroom, and once she saw it, she threw her bag and phone on the couch and ran over in a hurry without care. She turned on the tap and vomited into the sink. This time, it wasn''t just water, but she also vomited whatever she had eaten at the dinner. Her stomach was very uncomfortable right now. After vomiting, Jiang Ruolan finally felt much better. When a glass of water was handed to her, she paused for a moment and then reached out to take it. She rinsed her mouth, then washed her face and let out a long breath. At this time, Xian Zihao had already returned to the living room and switched off her phone. Jiang Ruolan wiped her face with a white towel in the bathroom and looked around with suspicion. She didn''t know when Xian Zihao had actually bought a house in F City, but the apartment''s furnishings did match the style he was used to. She raised her hand to rub her stomach and threw the towel aside. She walked over and grabbed her phone, picked up her bag again, and walked towards the door. "He said that you aborted our child and your emotions were unstable. If you see me again, you will be in a bad mood and it will affect your recovery." Suddenly, Xian Zihao''s gentle and seemingly sighing voice sounded from behind her. Chapter 277 - We Should Never Meet Again Jiang Ruolan suddenly blinked, looking at his handsome appearance and the pain in his eyes. For a while, she didn''t understand what he meant. However, he had only said that one sentence without much explanation. She gave him a cold look. "I have been in a bad mood ever since I met you! Therefore, President Xian, we should never meet again." With that, she turned and left. "Ruolan." Xian Zihao called out her name. Jiang Ruolan ignored him, wondering what he meant by that sentence. Who said that she had aborted the child? As soon as her hand touched the door handle, she suddenly seemed to remember something. That day, the one who knocked on the door. It''s not a delivery man. Jiang Yijun was lying to her. So that''s how it was. This was also good, but why did she have to throw up in front of him today? It was supposed to be just like what Jiang Yijun had said to him. If Xian Zihao thought she got rid of the child and wouldn''t want to have anything to do with him again, he would surely leave her alone. How great it would have been if everything went according to the plan. Jiang Ruolan immediately pushed the door open and left without saying anything. Although she had never seriously confronted Jiang Yijun''s feelings, she knew that he was doing this for her own good. As soon as she stepped out, Xian Zihao immediately followed from behind. "Where to?" Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment. She suddenly felt that since they were on a different path, it was better to be polite. There was no need to blame the other party. She lowered her head, thought for a moment, and then said, "I want to go home." "Home? The house where you live with Jiang Yijun?" Jiang Yijun... The way Xian Zihao addressed Jiang Yijun was like he accepted him as his younger brother. One month ago, how many things had happened in the Xian Family? Jiang Ruolan did not know what had happened and did not want to know about it. Since Jiang Yijun was already a member of the Xian Family, other than the relationship between the brother and sister over the years, nothing else had anything to do with her. However, in their eyes, Jiang Yijun was no longer her brother. Although Xian Zihao''s tone was calm, she could still notice the disdain behind his words. Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun were no longer a brother and sister. Jiang Yijun was the son of the Xian Family. Living with her like this would be considered inappropriate by anyone. However, she laughed as if she didn''t care at all, "This is my private matter, President Xian. I don''t need you to mind my own business. You and I have nothing to do with each other." With that, she lifted the bag on her shoulder and continued walking towards the elevator. Xian Zihao immediately grabbed her arm, causing her to stagger. Then, he pulled her back to his chest as he gently whispered into her ear, "You don''t look well and your face is pale. Did you not take good care of yourself during this month? I will call the doctor to check on you. " Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at his concerned eyes with an expressionless face. She coldly chuckled. "I don''t need you to care about anything. Xian Zihao, stop being so gentle and give it to your Zhou Shufen and your daughter!" Xian Zihao frowned. "What are you talking about? My child is in your stomach, it has nothing to do with anyone else!" Hehe, he still wanted to say that Xiaoyi was not his daughter? Xiaoyi''s voice, calling him ''daddy'' was still ringing in Jiang Ruolan''s ears and that word had shattered all her hopes. At that time, Xian Zihao did not say anything, just bent down to pick up the child and coaxing her. Did she see things? Or did she remember incorrectly? Jiang Ruolan burst into laughter. She didn''t even want to argue, much less pursue the truth. For her, this was enough. She didn''t need to get hurt again. "You look terrible. Let''s go inside first. I''ll call the doctor." Xian Zihao was going to drag her through the door no matter what. Jiang Ruolan shook off his hand with all her might, only to see the ground darken before her eyes, and her body faintly swaying back and forth. She paused for a moment, barely managed to stand on her own feet. She won''t allow Xian Zihao to see her haggard appearance. She twisted her body to avoid his hand, then looked at him with a serious face before sneering, "Xian Zihao, you''re so hypocritical!" With that said, she coldly looked at his tightly furrowed brows, turned, and left. Recently, she has been busy due to her new job. Plus, her health was not good and when she moved to a new place, her body took time to adapt to the new surroundings. Even if she went to the clinic to get some Chinese medicine, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if the medicine was real or fake. She didn''t know if the medicine was useful to her. She just felt that her body had become very tired recently. Sometimes, when she woke up in the morning, she would feel a little dizzy. Probably because her emotions were unstable for the last month and at night, she would not be able to sleep well. Therefore, right now, Jiang Ruolan wanted to remain calm. She didn''t want to be provoked, and she also didn''t want to see this hypocritical man again! She coldly avoided his hand and didn''t even look at his expression as she strode to the elevator. Jiang Ruolan immediately pressed the button, waiting for the elevator to come to the floor. She prayed that Xian Zihao would let her go and let her be at peace. In the blink of an eye, the door opened. Jiang Ruolan didn''t stop for a second as she walked directly into the elevator, but as soon as she stepped into the elevator, she suddenly felt a wave of darkness assaulting her, and then she collapsed without any warning. "Ruolan!" Xian Zihao''s anxious cry and his warmth were her last thoughts before she falling into the darkness. Chapter 278 - Everything Is Over Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids were heavy, and she could not open them even after trying for so long. She tried again slowly and finally caught a glimpse of the light, and the pungent smell of disinfectant assaulted her nose. Was she in the hospital? Jiang Ruolan subconsciously touched her belly. "You''re awake?" A voice lightly echoed from the side of the sickbed. Moments later, someone adjusted the blanket on her body. Jiang Ruolan turned around and saw Jiang Yijun sitting on the edge of the bed. She let out a breath but kept her hands on her lower abdomen with an anxious look in her eyes. Seeing her expression, Jiang Yijun knew that for her right now, other than this child, there was nothing else that could make her so nervous. He pursed his lips and said lightly, "The child is fine, but not you. The doctor said that you are anemic, mentally weak and that your fetus is unstable." Jiang Ruolan froze for a moment, then slowly sat up and looked around. Seeing that this was a special VIP ward, she swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She was so thirsty that she couldn''t speak. Jiang Yijun immediately got up and poured her a cup of warm water. He handed it over and watched her drinking the water in big gulps. "Why didn''t you tell me you couldn''t sleep well in the last month?" He asked coldly. After drinking the water, Jiang Ruolan felt much more comfortable. She raised her hand to wipe her mouth with her sleeve, purposely avoiding his question. She said softly, "How long have I slept?" "You were sent to the hospital last night. I rushed here in the morning. The doctor gave you some sedative to calm you down. It''s evening right now." Jiang Yijun took the cup and placed it on the bedside table. His eyes were a bit cold and he was very angry at her, but when he saw her pale face, in the end, he endured his anger. "Your vital energy is unstable, and recently, your emotions have been forcibly suppressed by you, causing you to lose sleep at night. Your mind is too weak, and you cannot receive any sort of stimulation in the short term. You have to calm down. Jiang Ruolan, how did you end up like this?" He paused, then added, "He just left." Jiang Ruolan understood who Jiang Yijun meant by "he". She turned around and looked out the window. It was raining heavily outside, and she couldn''t see the slightest bit of sunlight. It was best for him to leave before she woke up. At least her mood didn''t have to fluctuate too much. Jiang Ruolan was just an ordinary human being. No matter how strong her heart was, the wounds wouldn''t heal completely in a mere month. Why did she have to force everyone to such a state? Jiang Ruolan knew that no matter how Xian Zihao explained himself, no matter how deeply wounded she was and no matter how he tried, she would never be able to withstand those words. Even if he tried to imitate those men in the Qiong Yao drama who held onto the women''s shoulder, shaking their heads as they shouted out to explain, ''Listen to me! Listen to me! Actually, there''s a reason why I''m doing this. I''m afraid that in the future, we won''t be able to calmly be together, so forgive me!'', nothing will change. Of course, she knew Xian Zihao wouldn''t say that. Xian Zihao would always be Xian Zihao. He wouldn''t go out of his way to explain his mistakes because a mistake is a mistake. If he could just open his mouth and cut himself clean, then it wouldn''t be him. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao wouldn''t deliberately hurt her for no reason at all. He definitely had his reasons for doing this, but that all will not be able to change the outcome for what has happened. At this moment, her phone rang. Jiang Yijun picked up her phone and when he saw the familiar numbers, he frowned. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at him. When she saw that he was about to hang up, she extended her hand and said, "Give it to me, I will answer it." Jiang Yijun only glanced at her. He did not intend to give her the phone. "There has to be an end, isn''t there?" Her face was haggard, but her eyes were as bright as ever. Jiang Ruolan looked at the familiar number on the phone, smiled, and picked it up. She didn''t even wait for the person on the other end of the phone to open his mouth before she smiled and greeted him, "President Xian sent me to the hospital last night and is now calling to offer his condolences. How can I be so lucky?" "Ruolan." "Forget it, Xian Zihao. Actually, I think it''s good for us to be just friends. Now that I have a good friend like President Xian, no matter where I am or what I do in the future, I will feel proud! You can''t keep thinking that I will be sad that I need you to call me to comfort me, right? Hehe, President Xian, there''s no need for this. After meeting each other, one could become an unmarried husband and wife. After meeting each other for only two days, one could talk about marriage and go to bed for two to three months. It seemed that even if you loved me dearly, how much would you love me? That''s what you think too, Xian Zihao." "No!" His answer was resolute and decisive, but Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to continue talking about it. She tightened her grip on the phone and said quietly, "Xian Zihao, do you know what I hate the most? I really hate pestering. Endlessly pestering." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t see his expression over the phone, but that was enough. A smart person like Xian Zihao, how could he not understand the meaning behind her words? Love or not, this was a relationship that should not have belonged to her. She did not want to fight for it, nor did she want it anymore. The phone was silent. Only his shallow breath could be heard, and Jiang Ruolan knew that he understood it from beginning to end. She was asking for a way out and if Xian Zihao had the slightest pity on her, he would let her go. Jiang Ruolan smiled. Perhaps the whole story, even at the end, needed a complete closure. She really wanted to see that man tear his heart out for her and lose his mind, but a woman''s heart was so small. Perhaps if she waited, he could give her a reason to stay and know the sequel to the story. Jiang Ruolan silently listened to his breathing on the other end of the phone. In the phone, this was just a set of data, just a signal connected to a signal. You felt like he was getting closer, but he would never be able to get closer. She hung up. The cell phone screen gradually turned dark. Jiang Yijun looked at her face as she slowly put down the phone. "Jiang Ruolan." Jiang Ruolan leaned against the headboard, "Jiang Yijun, everything is over." Jiang Yijun looked at her for a long time before saying, "I''m sorry." Jiang Ruolan was stunned and looked at him with amusement. "What?" He said again, "I''m sorry." Jiang Ruolan sighed as she glanced at him sideways. "You did that to protect me. You want my life to return to its original trajectory, and you don''t want our life to be disturbed by people who don''t have anything to do with us. Your original intention was for me, so why would I blame you?" This was the first time she heard Jiang Yijun apologize for something that actually had nothing to do with him. However, this consolation was extremely precious to her. This burden was too heavy. Although Jiang Ruolan did not know if it was considered the end or not, it was at least the end. Chapter 279 - Wan Shoushan’s Clear Pursuit The next day, Jiang Ruolan left the hospital, and under the doctor''s special instructions. When she received a call from Yi Meixiu at work, she found out that the girl had fallen in love, again and for the third time. Jiang Ruolan initially thought that Yi Meixiu would be numbed by her failed relationships, but that woman cried so loudly on the phone. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t understand her at all. Everyone will have a first lover in their life. They will love each other deeply and sacredly at that time. When they broke up, they felt as if the whole world had collapsed. The second time, you will be calmer. It was like you were trying to buy a lottery ticket for thirty thousand dollars, and when you try to win the lottery, you will find that the lottery ticket falls into the sewer and will never return. There will be more complaints, but at least the sky will not collapse. The third time, it was like splitting the money. That was similar to how you felt when you accidentally invested a hundred yuan on a bus. You would grit your teeth, but you did not mind. Wasn''t it just a hundred yuan? Later on, people would gradually become numb. Love .. It can also be considered a kind of evolution. Jiang Ruolan promised to accompany the woman to KTV in the evening, but she still had to work during the day at the company. Jiang Ruolan was writing a draft on her desk. She planned to compile it before typing it into the computer. At this point, someone knocked lightly on the table with his fingers. She looked up and saw Wan Shoushan. "Brother Wan." She nodded. "How can you have time to come here?" "Coincidentally I''m not that busy today. I plan to look around. Two days ago, Director Ji applied for sick leave, and I was just worried something had happened to you. Earlier, Director Ji told me over the phone that you had just recovered from the flu." Wan Shoushan smiled, took out a can of imported coffee and placed it on her desk. "My friend brought it back from abroad, I wonder if you like it. Why don''t you try it?" Jiang Ruolan took the coffee and looked at it. "Wow, this is expensive coffee. Brother Wan, it is better if you take it back and drink it yourself. I''m not used to drinking stuff like this. If you want to take care of me, just give me more work and let me get more salary. That''s the best way to take care of me." As she said this, Jiang Ruolan felt Sister Pan Yun, who was sitting on the desk behind her, giving her a meaningful look. Wan Shoushan asked patiently, "Then what do you like?" The women behind the desks let out faint sounds of sighs. They could only sigh at Wan Shoushan''s clear pursuit but did not dare to say anything else. They just stared at them with a pair of gossips eyes. Wan Shoushan leaned against Jiang Ruolan''s desk and looked down at her seriously. Jiang Ruolan touched her forehead and could only smile. She looked up at Wan Shoushan and felt helpless. It wasn''t good to say it out loud in front of the crowd, so she said in a roundabout way, "I like a pet?" "What pet do you like? A Teddy dog or a Persian cat?" Wan Shoushan wanted to give her one no matter what she said. At that time, Jiang Ruolan could answer honestly, "A giant panda." Wan Shoushan''s face froze for a moment, but he didn''t get angry from being fooled by her. Instead, he smiled and stroked her head. "Naughty." Sighs rose again. Jiang Ruolan embarrassedly avoided it, "Brother Wan, I''ll take this can of coffee. Go back to your work." "Alright, what do you want to eat tonight?" he asked before left. Facing the eyes of her colleagues, who like wolves waiting to pounce on their prey, Jiang Ruolan hesitated to reject Wan Shoushan''s offer in front of them. Her mouth twitched, before she said in a depressed tone, "Brother Wan, I don''t eat dinner. I am losing weight." He looked at her again. Then he left. After that, the office was in a frenzy. A group of women ran over to Jiang Ruolan and asked, "Wow, Ruolan, I heard back then when you just graduated and started your internship at our company, Brother Wan taking care of you. At that time, there were rumors in our company that Brother Wan was interested in you, but it seems like it''s true." "No, he and my brother have a good relationship, so he took care of me." Jiang Ruolan explained and ignored the looks of disbelief from the other women and walked out of the office with the documents. In the evening, Wan Shoushan was going to take her to dinner when she got off work. Luckily, Yi Meixiu was crying and waiting for her at the company''s entrance. Wan Shoushan knew that she needed someone to accompany her due to her heartbreak, so he didn''t make things difficult for Jiang Ruolan and let her go first. Most women in this era would choose to vent their anger on the KTV, but this time, Jiang Ruolan didn''t give Yi Meixiun any face and indulged in her wishes. She drank fruit juice instead of wine. She had just been discharged from the hospital and she had just gotten pregnant for the first time, so she didn''t dare to take her body lightly anymore. Around 10 pm, Jiang Ruolan supported Yi Meixiu, who was drunk out of KTV. Since she lived near the tax bureau, Jiang Ruolan took a taxi and sent her back. Just as she got out of the car and was about to support Yi Meixiu, she suddenly heard someone calling out her name from behind. "Miss Jiang!" She turned around and saw it was Assistant Bai. Jiang Ruolan was stunned, "Assistant Bai? It''s so late. What are you doing here?" Since she had nowhere to run, Jiang Ruolan could only greet her. "The F City Tax Commissioner invited President Xian to have a chat. He is at a nearby hotel. President Xian will be out soon." Assistant Bai pointed at the black Land Rover next to her. Only then did Jiang Ruolan notice that she was standing behind Xian Zihao''s car. "Sigh, something has happened in all major tax bureaus recently. The head of the City F tax bureau and President Xian used to be friends, and they wanted President Xian to help them solve the problem, but the hole they made this time was too big, and they also wanted to draw us with them." Assistant Bai was talking to her when she suddenly turned her head and shouted towards the front of the car, "President Xian." Jiang Ruolan''s heart tightened. Since the Land Rover was tall and big, she didn''t notice Xian Zihao''s arrival at all when she stood behind it, and he probably didn''t notice her existence as well. He said to Assistant Bai in a stern voice, "Go and check out who transferred H City''s funds to the F City tax bureau tomorrow. Also, inform the office that I want to do a video conference tonight! Hurry up!" Then, with a bang, Xian Zihao got in the car and slammed the door shut. Assistant Bai looked at him and then looked at Jiang Ruolan. Assistant Bai stood there, hesitating on whether she should remind Xian Zihao that his wife was standing right behind the car. However, his serious attitude made her afraid to speak anymore. Assistant Bai smiled helplessly at Jiang Ruolan, then turned around and walked back to her car. Jiang Ruolan stood behind the car, not moving. She thought that this was a good thing. She didn''t want to see Xian Zihao and meeting with him again after her parting words made the situation a little awkward. Moments later, the black Land Rover started to move. The taillights came on, and the heat from the exhaust went straight to her feet, and then, with a loud bang, the car rolled forward. Jiang Ruolan secretly calmed herself down and said goodbye to him in her heart. Then, she turned around and left while supporting Yi Meixiu. However, the car that had moved forward less than five meters suddenly stopped abruptly. Chapter 280 - Your Confidence And Personality Are Very Appealing Jiang Ruolan held onto Yi Meixiu as they stood there silently, looking at the black Land Rover that suddenly stopped. The brake lights flashing in the dim light of the night. The car''s rear was like his back to her in the bright night. The car stopped for a long time. Assistant Bai''s car also didn''t move. She lowered the window to look at the person in the car and then looked back at Jiang Ruolan, who was standing upright on the roadside. As for the Land Rover, it had stopped for a long time, but no one got off or walked over. Without guessing, Xian Zihao had seen her after all. If it were just a quick phone call, he wouldn''t have immediately turned off the ignition. Jiang Ruolan looked at the headlights in front of her in silence. She felt that the street was silent, just like her heart. It was filled with colorful neon lights on the surface, but in reality, it was like stagnant water. Since he didn''t get out of the car, she didn''t have to worry about the awkwardness when they met again and immediately helped Yi Meixiu back to her house. It was already very late. Jiang Yijun had worked overtime tonight, so she didn''t know if he had returned yet. Jiang Ruolan stood on Yi Meixiu''s balcony and looked out, but the direction of her balcony wasn''t facing the street at the tax bureau, so she couldn''t see if the car had gone or not. Leaving Yi Meixiu''s house and leaving the district, Jiang Ruolan had to go through the tax bureau. When she saw the black Land Rover was still parked there, she could not help but stop at her track. She held her bag tightly as she looked towards the rear of the black Land Rover as the lights began to brighten. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and slowly walking past it. Both of them were very close, just a distance away. You see, Jiang Ruolan''s stubbornness was still there, and the thorns that covered her body were truly unrecognizable. She walked past the car without looking back. Xian Zihao finally started the car and turned left, while Jiang Ruolan to the right. *** Since there was still more than a week before the Spring Festival, the company held an annual meeting. However, the company did not have enough fun, so the employees from the Entertainment Department and the Department of Commerce disturbed their beloved Chief Editor Wan to take them somewhere else to play. That night, both departments'' little party was located in Wan Shoushan''s duplex apartment in F City. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to go, but Xie Mei was actually very protective of her favorite friend. She grabbed her and didn''t let her go, and there was nothing Jiang Ruolan could do about it. They bought a lot of things and all of them went to Wan Shoushan''s duplex together. Although they said that it was a small party, they mainly wanted to observe their leader''s nest. Women were born bored like this. They could find joy in boredom the best, they could even be happy about it. The company''s annual meeting was held during the day and when they arrived at his house in the evening, the table was already filled with drinks and food. Xie Mei and co. liked hard liquor, so they bought a Voltran before coming here. Jiang Ruolan sat alone in the corner, drinking a glass of lemonade while watching them go crazy. At some point, a new dance song was played on the television. Two female colleagues, who were intentionally dressed seductively, went dancing. Xie Mei immediately pulled Jiang Ruolan up, but she (Jiang Ruolan) stubbornly refused. This kind of thing, it was better for her not to go out and embarrass herself. In the end, they pulled Wan Shoushan along. At the age of thirty-five, Wan Shoushan may still be considered in his prime, but he didn''t have the same hobby as a young man in his twenties. Seeing the helplessness in his eyes when a group of women dragged him, Jiang Ruolan could only laugh as she sipped her lemonade. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt she was getting older and not used to this kind of noisy environment. She went to the table and grabbed a bunch of raisins and some popcorn, and other snacks that the ladies bought. She ate it while watching them dance and found out an indisputable fact. Wan Shoushan, although he was divorced and a bit old, his figure was still not bad. He was very often very modest to the little girls under him. Those lucky women who will get married to him would be treasured by him very well. When the song came to an end, these people sat back down on the couch. Two people looked for a bathroom while the other was looking for an empty couch to sit on. Jiang Ruolan got up, gave them the seat, and stood at the balcony with the lemonade in her hand. Suddenly, she felt someone approaching from behind. She turned around and saw Wan Shoushan walking towards her with Jack Daniel''s wine in his hand. "Always drinking juice. You don''t want to drink tonight? Afraid of getting a hangover?" "Did you forget? I just got sick a few days ago, and the doctor told me not to drink." Jiang Ruolan smiled and casually gave a reason. He nodded. "No wonder. If so, let''s have a toast?" Wan Shoushan raised his glass to her. Jiang Ruolan raised her glass, clinked it with his, and then pretended to shiver. She didn''t want to be alone with him anymore. Jiang Ruolan smiled politely at Wan Shoushan and started to walk inside. However, the moment she turned, her arm was suddenly grasped by him. Jiang Ruolan was stunned and immediately looked at Wan Shoushan. She was immediately on alert. Wan Shoushan was staring intensely at her and leaned close. He was now like a ferocious beast trying to catch his prey, giving Jiang Ruolan no room to retreat. His goal was clear. Wan Shoushan stared at her lips, bent his head, and was about to kiss her. Jiang Ruolan was greatly alarmed and instinctively tried to shake off his hand. She quickly took two steps back. Her expression was very awkward under the night sky, but her intention to refuse was clear. Seeing how she rejected him, Wan Shoushan was a bit disappointed, but he still let out a sigh and smiled. "Sorry, I was impulsive." Having said so, he took another sip of the wine in a very serious manner and apologized to her. Only then did Jiang Ruolan relax and shook her head. "It''s alright. I know Brother Wan likes to joke around." "I''m not joking. Ruolan! It was really obvious that we have a tacit understanding in work and life, and even if we are together, it shouldn''t be too abrupt. I like women like you. Your confidence and personality are very appealing to me. I hope you can think about it and consider whether our relationship can go further or not." he said suddenly. Jiang Ruolan pushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "Brother Wan, I think we--" "I''m very curious about what happened to you in H City a year ago? Why did you come back after leaving? I remember that you said that you had a boyfriend at that time, and you went to H City to find him. But now, you should already be single, right?" Chapter 281 - Interviewing Xian Zihao I Jiang Ruolan sighed and finally told Wan Shoushan the full story without any hesitation. She roughly told him everything that had happened in H City, about her so-called ex-boyfriend, some general information about that half a year, and also about her work and experiences in Fengyu Media and the Department of Commerce. Of course, some of the other people had been deliberately concealed by her and had not been mentioned at all. She had also vaguely told him stories about the past. Stories of the past that were only known to a few people. "Ruolan? Jiang Ruolan?" Wan Shoushan patted her hand. "What are you thinking about? You''re the one who got lost in the story first." She smiled. "It''s nothing. I just remembered my past self." "Jiang Ruolan, two years ago, with you by my side, you made me feel that everything was going smoothly. At that time, you had a boyfriend, so I have to avoid and suppress my feelings for you, but since you''re single now, it shouldn''t affect my pursuit, right?" "I " However, Wan Shoushan''s tone suddenly changed, and before she could reject him, he mentioned about work, "Tomorrow, come with me to the Aerial Club." "Aerial Club? Isn''t that the golf course that the upper class used to go to? What are we doing there?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand. "Recently, I contacted President Xian''s special team and found out that he does not have much time left to be here. However, he will be playing golf with other leaders tomorrow at the Aerial Club, so we need to take advantage of his free time tomorrow to get some simple interviews. President Xian is no ordinary man, even though we only got a few interviews, it was enough for our sales to skyrocket this week. We can''t miss it." "Also, this time, you are not allowed to leave mysteriously. Last time, you rudely left in front of the hotel. I thought you did something, but then I found out that you were unwell and went to the hospital that night. Surely there is nothing wrong with your body this time? Don''t make any mistakes." As he said that, he lightly tapped her forehead, giving her a very patient reminder. Jiang Ruolan bluntly refused, "Brother Wan, I''m worried that something might really happen because of me. You should ask Sister Pan Yun to go with you." Wan Shoushan paused and looked at her. "What happened to you? You were not like this in the past. If we don''t take this opportunity, we will never get a second chance again." "Brother Wan, if I go with you, I will definitely not be able to help you, let alone we will go to the golf course. If they invite us to play, I can''t play! I never even set foot in a golf club before. I will only make you lose face!" "Aren''t I still here? No matter what happens, I will help you." Wan Shoushan winked at her, trying to reassure her. "But I haven''t even seen those bosses once." Jiang Ruolan hurriedly found another excuse. "Enough. No matter what you say, you still have to follow me. If you don''t go, I will assume you are not working and you will not even have a chance to be promoted. If I tell you to go, then go. Don''t let me say too much." With that, Wan Shoushan tapped her forehead once more, turned around, and walked inside. "Brother Wan!" Jiang Ruolan wanted to call out to him, but he had already walked inside and wouldn''t give her the chance to refuse. Inside, it was still very noisy, so she could only stop insisting. After a while, Xie Mei and another female colleague from the Department of Commerce came and whispered to her, "Ruolan, Brother Wang told you to go to the Aerial Club tomorrow, right?" Jiang Ruolan looked at her doubtfully and nodded. Xie Mei mysteriously asked, "Do you know why he doesn''t want to bring Sister Pan Yun along? Sister Pan Yun is an old employee from our Department of Commerce, but it is said that Sister Pan Yun''s husband is the current head of one of the newspaper companies, and he has always wanted to poach from us. Sister Pan Yun is actually borrowing the company''s power to get on good relations with the other leaders, and Brother Wan is on his guard against her. He previously said that he would bring you there, so you have to take care of me. You have to share a few things with me too." So it was like that. No wonder although there was someone as capable as Sister Pan Yun in the Department of Commerce, Wan Shoushan never once promoted her. He didn''t even let her interfere in such an important interview. *** The next day at the Aerial Club. It was a fine day for the city, and it was warm and cloudless. Since today''s job was different from her usual job, Jiang Ruolan did not want her clothes to be too restricted, so she wore blue jeans, a white shirt, and a pair of sports shoes. Her long hair was tied up. As she got out of the car, she looked up at the mountain road specially built by the Aerial Club. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips tightly when she saw a familiar black Land Rover parked in the parking lot not far away. Xie Mei was excitedly pointing at the scenery around the club. This was a rare sight in F City. A few years ago, city leaders spent three hundred million to build a luxury clubhouse with facilities such as a chess room, a golf course, gym, swimming pools, and horse track. Therefore, although F City was a second-tier city, this city still attracts regional officials and traders'' attention. The afternoon interview started at 3 o''clock. They arrived at 1 o''clock in the afternoon. On behalf of their press, Wan Shoushan greeted the leaders of a company and discussed some past issues until they were taken to the golf course. Jiang Ruolan walked into the lounge and turned to look out the window, at the spacious golf course. Xie Mei excitedly grabbed her hand and whispered, "Ruolan! Ruolan! Which one is President Xian?" Wan Shoushan went out to make a phone call for a while, then came in and said, "We have to wait. President Xian and the others are still at the golf course. He will be here in an hour." Jiang Ruolan got up and went to the washroom. She stood in front of the mirror for a moment to calm her mind. She secretly admonishes herself that she should use the most open-minded attitude to get along with Xian Zihao. No need to overthink about it. Since interviewing a businessman was one of her jobs and even if she didn''t meet Xian Zihao today, she would still have to meet him sooner or later. The three of them waited in the lounge for about an hour, but no one saw Xian Zihao coming. Xie Mei panicked a little and asked if they were being joked. Wan Shoushan glared at her and told her not to talk too much. At this moment, a staff member came over to explain, "I''m sorry, please wait a moment. President Xian was having a good chat with some leaders and might be a bit late. But don''t worry, he should be here soon." Jiang Ruolan glanced at the time and knew that based on Xian Zihao''s perception of time, they wouldn''t have to wait very long. Sure enough, at this moment, the door to the lounge opened. Xian Zihao walked in with Assistant Bai following behind him. Chapter 282 - Interviewing Xian Zihao II He was wearing a white casual suit, a sportswear style with a white towel around his neck. He seemed to have lost all of his usual serenity and calmness at the moment. Perhaps he had just finished taking a shower because his hair was wet and he was wearing slippers with the Aerial Club symbol. Upon entering, he politely shook hands with Wan Shoushan, who was already standing to greet him. "I almost forgot about the time after chatting with my friend just now." Xian Zihao turned around and nodded at Xie Mei and Jiang Ruolan. When his gaze fell on Jiang Ruolan, it stayed on her face for a moment. Jiang Ruolan politely smiled and nodded back at him. Xian Zihao faintly shifted his gaze away. "Wow, so handsome. How can there be such a young boss? I''ve indeed heard that President Xian is very young, but I didn''t expect it to be true. He doesn''t even look to be 30, but his aura, my God!" Xie Mei whispered excitedly into Jian Ruolan''s ear. When a staff member next to her saw Xie Mei''s infatuated look, he couldn''t help but chuckle and say, "The Xian Family is a military family of several generations. They have worked hard for hundreds of years to keep our country at peace and have received a state-level allowance and treatment." Xie Mei became even more excited. She looked at the staff member who seemed to be very proud of himself, for knowing about the Xian Family. She tugged on Jiang Ruolan''s hand. "Ruolan, why aren''t you saying anything?" Jiang Ruolan just smiled. "You''ve heard all from the staff. What can I say anymore?" Xian Zihao pulled a stool and sat down. He glanced at them, then looked at Wan Shoushan with a smile, "Should we start the interview?" Wan Shoushan took out two copies of the information and sat on a stool brought by the staff. "These two girls are new to our Department of Commerce and are in the process of being groomed. I will interview you today. It''s not going to interfere with what President Xian does, is it?" "Not at all." Xian Zihao smiled and took out a box of cigarettes. He stopped for a moment and looked in Jiang Ruolan''s direction. Wan Shoushan thought that he was just looking at the ladies and asking them with his eyes if he could smoke, so he smiled and said, "You can smoke, they won''t mind." Xie Mei nodded her head eagerly, "Yes, President Xian. Go ahead and smoke. Don''t mind us." Although Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything, Xian Zihao''s gaze only briefly swept over her lower abdomen before he put down the cigarette box. "It''s rare to get an interview from you. I should mind their presence too." "President Xian is really humorous." Wan Shoushan suddenly smiled. "Since everyone is in such a good state, then let''s start. We don''t want to waste too much of your time here." "It''s fine." Xian Zihao rubbed his temples and said, "Very rarely do I get out to exercise. I spent all night in the pool and did not sleep much. Now, my head hurts." "Then let''s proceed with the interview." How could Wan Shoushan not notice? Although Xian Zihao agreed to the interview, he was also reminding him that he would not answer any complicated or sensitive questions. Therefore, Wan Shoushan chose some simple questions and did not dare to delve too deeply into them. What was rare was that Xian Zihao seemed to be in a good mood. He always looked very serious while working, but he was very chatty when interviewed by Wan Shoushan. After an hour of the interview, Wan Shoushan stood up and shook his hand, "Thank you, President Xian, for giving us such an opportunity. I apologize for interrupting your break." Xian Zihao looked at the sky outside and said, "The weather today is not bad. You guys always spend time in the office every day, and can rarely go out to relax. Since you guys are here, why don''t we play a few rounds together?" Since no one was willing to reject Xian Zihao''s invitation, Wan Shoushan quickly agreed. "Since President Xian has invited us, then we won''t be polite. It''s rare for us to go to a place like Aerial Club. However, let me tell you first, my golf skills are mediocre." "What should I do? I don''t know how to play." Xie Mei muttered dejectedly at the back. Her eyes filled with anticipation. She wanted to play golf with President Xian. "What about you, Ruolan?" Wan Shoushan turned around and looked at her. Jiang Ruolan scratched her head and laughed embarrassedly, "Brother Wan, I don''t know either. Why don''t you go play with President Xian? I''ll wait for you here." She didn''t know how to play golf, but she knew how to play dumb. As Jiang Ruolan expected from this interview, they had to play golf. However, she didn''t expect the person who would invite them to play was Xian Zihao. Without waiting for Wan Shoushan to say anything, Xian Zihao took off the towel on his neck and threw it to Assistant Bai, who was behind him. He glanced at them and his gaze stopped at Jiang Ruolan. "It doesn''t matter if you don''t know how to play, they can teach you." With that, he walked out. "What are you still standing there for?" Wan Shoushan was in a good mood. He took off his jacket, looked at Xie Mei, who had an excited expression on her face, and Jiang Ruolan, who stood still. "Could it be that you want President Xian to wait for you?" "No, no, but I''m afraid that even if I learn it later, I won''t be able to do it. I''ll lose face for our company." Xie Mei had snatched the line that Jiang Ruolan had wanted to say. "Then do you want to play or not?" Wan Shoushan glanced at her. "Of course I want!" Xie Mei quickly ran to Wan Shoushan''s side and grabbed his arm while shaking it, "Brother Wan, if such good things are happening again in the future, you have to call me ~" Then she turned back to Jiang Ruolan. "Ruolan, let''s go together." In this situation, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to ruin everyone''s mood, so she had no choice but to follow them out. When they arrived at the golf course, they saw several big chubby political leaders chatting on recliners under the awning. There were also a few people playing golf. Jiang Ruolan followed Wan Shoushan from behind while looking around the golf course. After a while, Xian Zihao came over. He had changed into a pair of sneakers. Just as Xie Mei was hesitating on whether to follow them or not, two Aerial Club''s staff members came over and asked them to go to the side. They handed them two poles and said that President Xian had asked them to teach them (Xie Mei and Jiang Ruolan) how to play golf. Jiang Ruolan told Xie Mei to go first. She sat under the awning and drank a cup of fragrant flower tea as she looked up at the wide and lush green lawn. This kind of place really made her happy. No wonder people often said that golf was an elegant sport. Jiang Ruolan had always thought that only those who had big stomachs would like to show off their skills in this kind of place, but now that she sat here, she realized that this kind of golf was not a strenuous exercise, instead, it made her even more tired and joyful during leisure time. Suddenly an old man brought a plate of pears and put it on the table in front of her. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at the old man and the work card on his chest with the words "Aerial Club''s Staff" written on it. The old man smiled and said, "Rarely do people come here and enjoy the scenery like you. These are fresh pears from the orchard. It''s cold now and there are only apples and pears. When summer arrives, there will be watermelons." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but ask, "Is the orchard big?" The old man nodded. "Yes, it is very big, bigger than this golf course. These rich leaders and traders usually eat too much food when they socialize, and sometimes they come to F City to eat food at our Aerial Club. The dishes are all grown by our own hands. There are no pesticides, sterile and non-toxic, and they taste fresher than other fruits." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to taste the pear. She smiled sweetly at the old man. "It''s very sweet~" The old man smiled, revealing two rows of pure-white teeth, as if he were satisfied with his accomplishment. "These pears have a sweet and sour taste, but it is better to eat them together." "A lot of sweetness will make me sick, a lot of sour will make me sad, and even my teeth will fall out." She laughed, "However, even if this fruit is too sweet, there should be a lot of people who like to eat it because it is indeed delicious. Looks like if I have the time in the future, I''ll have to try growing fruits and vegetables myself. It''ll be even more different when I eat them." The old man left with a smile. A few officials on the reclining chairs at the side looked at her. Since there was only one woman in the room, someone suddenly sat up, seemingly wanting to strike up a conversation, but he hesitated for a moment, thinking Jiang Ruolan seemed to be Xian Zihao''s person. He looked at her for a while and then walked over. "May I know, Miss-" At this moment, Xie Mei suddenly ran towards Jiang Ruolan and pulled her up. "Aiya, Ruolan, come play with me. This thing is too hard to learn. I can''t even get into the hole after playing for half a day. Come and accompany me, let''s play together!" "Alright, alright. Wait a moment." Jiang Ruolan helplessly took her half-eaten pear and walked to the field in front of her. Since she had to hold the club in her hand, she could only put the pear in her mouth. After a while, she ate the pear and watched the staff member demonstrate in front of her. "Ruolan, look at this. I don''t even know how to make a bat swing! It feels so awkward. No matter how I hold it, it feels so awkward." Xie Mei, who was at the side, brandished her gold club. "Look at how easy it is for them to play! Aiya, look over there, Brother Wan and President Xian are competing ~" The staff member asked Jiang Ruolan to go over and give it a try. Jiang Ruolan threw down her pear core and went to stand on the spot. She held onto her golf club and stared at the hole that was set up for the beginner. After staring for a long time, she still couldn''t pinpoint the direction. The staff walked up to her, put on gloves, and taught her how to hit. Jiang Ruolan''s hands were unsteady, so the ball did not fly too far. Her score was almost the same as Xie Mei''s. "It''s fine. You have to be patient and take it slow." The staff smiled and continued to teach her how to hold the club. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and focused on learning. "Allow me." A voice suddenly came from behind her. Chapter 283 - The Long-Awaited Explanation I The empty grass and the fresh smell made Jiang Ruolan want to study something seriously, but the pair of gloved hands she had been holding all along suddenly moved away. Next, a warm and familiar hand covered her, and Xian Zihao''s unique fragrance invaded her nostril. At some point, Xian Zihao had come over and stood behind her. He wrapped his arms around her body and held her hands on the golf club. The moment she stiffened, he whispered, "Relax, I''ll teach you." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the club and suddenly she felt a sense of familiarity all over her body. For a moment, she didn''t know what to do. On the other side, Xie Mei''s face was filled with jealousy and envy. Wan Shoushan was also looking at them in surprise, but he couldn''t say anything. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and let Xian Zihao hold her hand, patiently and seriously teaching her how to hold the golf club. "Golf is regarded as the "Home of Golf" in Scotland." While adjusting her posture, he said, "First, you have to master the techniques and rules of golf. You have to familiarize yourself with the length of each hole, the topography of the lawn, and even the weather and wind speed." Jiang Ruolan secretly frowned and said in a voice that only he could hear, "Xian Zihao, what are you trying to do?" However, he acted like he did not hear her, and continued to control the strength of her hand like a patient lecturer, "To reduce the strength of your grip, you don''t have to use a lot of strength to hit the ball. Here, you need to make a big rotation of your shoulders to keep your knees stable and bent. If the base wavered or swayed too hard, there would be a leakage of power, and the ball would be less powerful. Do you understand?" Jiang Ruolan bit her lip and looked up at the hole in front of her. Instead of following his instructions, she tightened her grip on the club. She suddenly used all her strength to swing forward, but that ball missed by a lot. It did not even reach a distance of four meters before it rolled forward on the lawn. "It''s not like that." Xian Zihao sighed, but he was still patient. He didn''t give her a chance to resist as he held her hand and whispered softly in her ear, "Don''t put your anger on the ball. The more you are like this, the less it will give you the result you want. A field is like a life, and many times it''s not like what we see on the surface." Jiang Ruolan was silent, her eyes fixed on the hole. "President Xian, President Xian..." On the other side, Xie Mei walked towards them with a shy look on her face. Xian Zihao turned his head to look at her, but his hand was still wrapped around Jiang Ruolan. "President Xian, I don''t know how to play either. Can you teach me later ~" Xie Mei''s face reddened as she smiled expectantly. "Sure!" The one who spoke wasn''t Xian Zihao, but Jiang Ruolan. She immediately agreed on Xian Zihao''s behalf and used this reason to break free from his grasp. Who knew that she would be held down by him the moment she tried to struggle free? Xian Zihao glanced at her without batting an eyelid. He then looked at Xie Mei with a polite smile but didn''t say anything. He signaled the two staff members to go and teach her with his eyes. Seeing the two staff members walk towards her, Xie Mei secretly pouted, but she didn''t dare to say anything. She looked at Jiang Ruolan with jealousy and envy as she watched Xian Zihao gently embrace her and taught her how to play. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at Xie Mei. She struggled a bit but didn''t dare to make too much of a fuss to arouse suspicion. "Let''s continue." Xian Zihao''s gentle voice was in her ears. He patted her on the shoulder and said, "Let''s do it this way. The direction of the shoulder is slightly larger." The few leaders under the awning all stood up and looked in their direction. Wan Shoushan also took a bottle of mineral water and stood there silently, drinking while watching them. In this situation, Jiang Ruolan could neither struggle nor curse, much less push him away. Was Xian Zihao confident that she will be in a dilemma, which was why he was forcing her to learn to play golf here? Did he do all this because he wanted her to stay in his arms? Jiang Ruolan exhaled and whispered with an ugly expression, "Fine." As she spoke, she followed his instructions and spun her shoulder, turning her upper body towards him. However, the moment she turned around, she saw the gentle smile in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment, then tightened her grip on the golf club. "Raise your hand." Xian Zihao lifted her hand that was holding the club slightly and adjusted her wrist''s strength. "Watch the direction of the hole. Control your strength. Don''t use too much force or too little." Jiang Ruolan wasn''t nervous at first, but when she saw Xian Zihao''s serious manner in teaching her, she couldn''t help but start to get nervous. She actually She was actually afraid that she would lose too much face in front of this bastard! Seeing her still holding the club, Xian Zihao''s eyebrows slightly raised as he smiled at her. "Do you want to continue standing like a statue and waiting for me to help you hit the ball?" Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and ignored his jest. Taking a deep breath, she decided to try a shot. She stared intently at the white ball on the ground. After carefully checking the distance and the direction of the wind, she gently swung it forward. The little white ball flew in a beautiful arc across the green grass until it landed on the edge of the hole. The ball was about to enter the hole. It rolled twice on the side, as if it was about to be blown away by the wind. Just as she was staring at it, the wind gradually subsided, and the little white ball obediently rolled into the hole. Jiang Ruolan smiled and her eyes filled with joy. She couldn''t believe it! She managed to hit the ball into the hole! The moment she turned around, she was suddenly met with Xian Zihao''s gratified smile. His gaze was so clear that it quietly shot towards her. Jiang Ruolan immediately shifted her gaze away from him, moving her body slightly away from his embrace while saying, "Can you let go of me now?" However, not only Xian Zihao did not let her go; he once again gently wrapped his arm around her body. One of his hands held her hand, while the other lightly wrapped around her waist. "Do you know what I was thinking at that moment?" he whispered in her ear. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She wanted to resist, she wanted to escape, but because there were too many people present, she couldn''t do anything. She could only grip the golf club tightly and turn her head away from him. "I''m thinking that if you manage to score this goal, I won''t let you go." Xian Zihao paused for a moment. "If this ball doesn''t make it " He didn''t continue and just looked down at her. Chapter 284 - The Long-Awaited Explanation II Jiang Ruolan could not believe her ears. She immediately turned around and glared at him. A few strands of her hair hanging down from her coiled up hair. When the wind blew past, it brushed against his handsome face, and his gentle gaze made her unable to speak. Xian Zihao laughed. "You forget? On the day we first met, I said that I was also human." On the other side, Xie Mei also almost scored a goal, but the ball just happened to circle around the hole and didn''t get in. Xie Mei was so angry that she stomped her feet on the ground and yelled disappointedly, which disturbed Jiang Ruolan''s current thoughts. She lowered her eyes and saw that Xian Zihao''s hand was gently stroking her belly. She had a good memory and did not want to live in such a gentle, fake cage. No matter how powerful or wealthy Xian Zihao was, he would not be able to give her what she wanted. That wedding had shattered everything she had. Dignity, peace, reason, grace, and the eternal landscape he had painted in her life. At that time, Xian Zihao was like a prince in a dream. His smile, his gentleness, his love, and care made Jiang Ruolan extremely yearning for him. But during this month, every time she tried to grab onto him in her dreams, she could not do so. And now, Xian Zihao was still like the most elegant gentleman. A perfect and impeccable prince. He gave her the same kind of warmth, perhaps even more so than before. If she went back to that Jiang Ruolan, she would probably believe in his words. However, the current Jiang Ruolan did not have the courage to keep trying. At that time, the sun was setting and the cicadas were singing. A thorn that had been buried deep in her heart had been picked out just like that, bleeding profusely. Seven months ago in H City, beside the deep blue swimming pool, was the man casually wearing a white bathrobe. His tone was chatty and polite, "Miss Jiang, I am also a human." "Ruolan, if I want to hurt you, I don''t have to wait until the wedding day." Xian Zihao finally let go of her. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything but just looked at his leaving figure. "Here." A bottle of mineral water was passed to her. Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses and looked up to see Wan Shoushan. She took the bottle and took a sip. "What are you thinking about? Sitting here alone in a daze for such a long time." he asked as he sat down. Jiang Ruolan looked at the sky. After they had played golf just an hour ago, they were left behind by the old man from Aerial Club, who told them to eat dinner here before leaving. None of the leaders brought along any female companions, and Jiang Ruolan and Xie Mei were the only ones here. Wan Shoushan was a shrewd businessman who knew how to seize the opportunity to expand his network. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan finally understood why he brought Xie Mei along with him. It was because Xie Mei was the kind of lively, moving, and very beautiful, and talkative girl. It seemed like today''s golf, or dinner was all part of Wan Shoushan''s shrewd business plan. He wanted to get on good terms with a few leaders, but Xie Mei had unknowingly become a public relations partner in his hands. Of course, since they were invited by Xian Zihao, no one dared to do anything to them. "It''s nothing." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and took another sip of water. "Just now " Wan Shoushan wanted to say something, but he hesitated. He looked at her, "President Xian was really careful in teaching you. He didn''t do anything to you, did he?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned, but she quickly understood that Wan Shoushan had been looking at them from the angle they were in on the field. From his angle, he could see Xian Zihao''s intimate actions when he was teaching her how to play. Did Wan Shoushan think that she was taken advantage of by Xian Zihao? So he was here to comfort her? Before she could say anything, Wan Shoushan said, "I assume he attends a lot of social activities, and it''s only because you are attractive enough and everyone likes to be closer with beautiful women. That''s why President Xian would personally teach you to play golf. Don''t think too much." Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt like laughing. Look, this was life. Even if some people can get out of the mud without getting dirty, they will still be in the mud. It was clear that in Wan Shoushan''s eyes, she, Jiang Ruolan, had only been taking advantage of and nothing more. Jiang Ruolan held back her laughter. "Brother Wan, I didn''t think too much. It should be said that you were thinking too much. President Xian is only teaching me how to play and he may be looking a little too close from your side." Seeing that her expression was natural, Wan Shoushan nodded in relief. "That''s good then." Not long after, the old man brought over some more fruits. Jiang Ruolan already knew that this old man was the father of the boss behind Aerial Club and that he was once a farmer. There were some orchards and vegetable farms that were specially isolated for the old man to take care of in this place. He even invited many people to grow them together with him, and when the old man came to invite them to stay for dinner, he had said that he would take her to take a look at the orchards when he had time. "Miss Jiang, I''ve made you wait for a long time. Just now, the kitchen was preparing the ingredients. I went to get someone to distribute the vegetables for tonight. I''ve been busy until now. Come, I''ll take you to the orchard to have a look." Jiang Ruolan was bored from sitting, so she naturally jumped up and went to the orchard with the old man. Xie Mei was not interested in any of this and only followed Wan Shoushan to check the other facilities in the Aerial Club. They had to ride a car to go to the Aerial Club''s orchard and farm. Jiang Ruolan followed the old man who called Uncle Huang out of the car, and under his introduction, she randomly looked around. Uncle Huang asked her if she wanted to visit the emerald green area, and when she arrived at that place, she could actually see animals like cows, sheep, chickens, and ducks on the other side. It was currently 6 in the evening. The sun was setting in the west, and the sky gradually became darker. "Living here every day, I will definitely be very comfortable and happy." Jiang Ruolan said as she gazed at the emerald green area in front of her. In fact, many times, even the most beautiful scenery in the city could not compare to this natural lakeside scenery or a lush green vegetable garden. "You''re right. My whole family, including my son, are usually very busy. Every month, he will spare two days to help me with my farm work. This kind of job will be good for my health." Uncle Huang plucked another pear from a nearby tree and gave it to her. Jiang Ruolan took it and smiled as she thanked him. She casually wiped her hands a few times before eating. "Little girl, why don''t you wash the fruit first before you eat? There''s water over there." "No need, it''s better to eat it like this. I''m not afraid of getting sick. Since it''s rare for me to come to this kind of place, I shouldn''t be so tender." Jiang Ruolan chuckled as she ate the pear. As she walked, she saw the cornfields in front of her. If she were to enter, she would probably be lost in them in the blink of an eye. Uncle Huang laughed. "I once knew a little girl. You look very similar to her. When I saw you this afternoon, I thought you were her. However, after a closer look, I realized that your age was different." Jiang Ruolan had originally only been casually listening, but when she heard Uncle Huang say that that person was very similar to her, she couldn''t help but stop walking. She turned her head to look at him. "Looking at the age of that girl, she should be in her forties now. You look like you''re only in your twenties. If you were her daughter, I would still believe you." Uncle Huang smiled again. "But to be honest, the child she carried back then should be twenty-five now. I wonder how that girl''s life is." Uncle Huang walked ahead, sighing as he walked. "Oh, it''s been more than twenty years." Jiang Ruolan looked at the old man and thought of her mother. She did indeed have some similarities with her mother, but they were not very obvious, unless someone knew her mother well and had known her for a long time. Only then would they realize that they looked alike. She couldn''t help but follow him. "Uncle Huang, can I ask you more about that girl you mentioned?" Chapter 285 - The Long-Awaited Explanation III Uncle Huang turned to look at her. "What is it? You want to hear it?" Jiang Ruolan grinned. "Women love to hear stories. They love to listen to the story about the past the most. Furthermore, you said that she looks very similar to me, so I was really curious." Uncle Huang nodded as if he remembered something, then he shook his head again, "That girl was once as open and casual as you. I used to have an orchard in the G City, and she went to help me farm for a few months. She was a diligent child." After saying that, Uncle Huang smiled, "At that time, I was not even forty years old, in the prime of my life, had been divorced for a long time with my ex-wife and only my son by my side. Back then, I was in the orchard with her for a few months, and I liked her sometimes warm and lively personality, but later on, she got pregnant in a strange way and refused to tell me who the father of the child was." "Do you know anything else about her?" Uncle Huan looked at her as if he had known something. "Miss Jiang, why are you asking this?" Before Jiang Ruolan could respond, it started to rain heavily. Uncle Huang rushed to call a taxi to pick her up. Before the car arrived, she was told to stand under the awning next to the orchard to avoid getting wet. And in the darkness of the night, a tall figure slowly walked over. The orchard''s helpers began to hurry to pack their belongings to avoid being hit by heavy rain. All of them looked in a somewhat sorry state as they walked in a hurry. The figure also walked not slowly, but his presence gave people a sense of serenity. The running crowds, the verdant gardens, and lush orchards, all became background in a split-second. Xian Zihao walked alone with an umbrella in his hand. His handsome face and beautiful picturesque features gradually became clear when he came closer. When Jiang Ruolan saw that it was Xian Zihao, her face changed. Even though she was cold from the sudden heavy rain, even though the person who walked over had a warmth that she once cherished, she did not look at him. Instead, she turned to look at Uncle Huang, "I will not wait for the car, I will be leaving first." After saying that, she turned around and prepared to leave through the rain. As soon as she stepped out, her face and body immediately became drenched. Her wrist was suddenly grabbed and she was pulled into a warm embrace. "Ruolan, it''s raining heavily, so don''t wander around." Xian Zihao grabbed her and held her to his chest. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at the man with the umbrella. Under the light of the small lanterns in the orchard that flickered through the rain curtain, his very enchanting and beautiful face could captivate someone''s eye. "I''m not so dainty that I cannot be exposed to rain." She pushed him away and turned to leave. Jiang Ruolan could not go on like this. If she continued like this, she would go crazy. She never knew that Xian Zihao''s influence in her heart would exceed her imagination, but if she continued like this, then she would forgive him and repeat the same mistake! "Let me go!" Jiang Ruolan flung his hand away as Xian Zihao tried to stop her. "Ruolan!" Xian Zihao frowned as he held her back with one hand. His clear and melodious voice sounded very serious and patient as he whispered in her ear, "You can''t catch a cold! Think about our child first! Come with me!" His tone of voice showed concern and heartache, as if he was afraid that she would actually fall ill from all this. Xian Zihao immediately raised the umbrella over her head and held it like this by the side of the awning. At the same time, he took off his jacket and draped them over her body. "The weather is very cold, and you are wearing too little. Wait, I''ll get someone to prepare dry clothes for you." "Xian Zihao! Stop all this. Take this tenderness of yours, I don''t need it!" Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and tried to push him away, but he held her tightly. "What do you want from me? We''re fine now! Don''t be like this! Since when have you, Xian Zihao, been like this? A girlfriend like Zhou Shufen is not enough, and now you are still trying to bargain with your ex-wife?" Xian Zihao frowned, "I have nothing to do with Zhou Shufen, including Xiaoyi! Of course, everything won''t be like this if you will listen to my explanation!" "What''s the need! Xian Zihao, do you know what has completely shattered the hope that I had for you? When that kid called you ''Daddy'', what were you doing back then? You bent down and held her in your arms. If she isn''t your daughter, why are you doing this to me? Is it really fun to keep deceiving me? When did I offend you? Or did I owe you something? What right do you have to do this to me?!" Jiang Ruolan did not cry out or scream, but the unwillingness and anger that had been hidden deep in her heart for the past month surged out at this instant. She questioned him with a cold tone and her eyes never left his face, "I thought that the most miserable thing would be seeing you together with Zhou Shufen but that child She called you daddy." "Xian Zihao, tell me, how invincible must I be in order to endure such deceit and injury! If I obstruct you and Zhou Shufen, then I''m sorry. I had already signed the divorce agreement and that was my last gift to you. What else do you want?! Why can''t you let me go? Did you think I, Jiang Ruolan, would be so easily bullied after being bullied for my entire life? Do you really have to do this to me?" His gaze was gentle and clear in the rainy night as he silently watched her vent her anger. "You, Xian Zihao, are still the same cynical one. You think it''s laughable to play around with my feelings, don''t you? Haven''t you had enough? Do you really want me to pull out all the thorns on my body before I''m willing to give up--" Before Jiang Ruolan finished her sentence, Xian Zihao suddenly pulled her into his embrace, leaving them alone in the awning. The umbrella landed at their feet, rolled in the cold wind and rain. Xian Zihao bent down to kiss her cold ear, and softly said, "You''re finally willing to vent, aren''t you?" Jiang Ruolan stood frozen, her nose full of his smell. This man really seemed to love her dearly. He was patiently waiting for her to let go, waiting for her tears to pour out, waiting for an opportunity. He wanted to seize every opportunity to seal her heart with all his might. And he always showed up at the right time! "So you are here to be scolded by me?" Jiang Ruolan let Xian Zihao hold her body. As she spoke, she let him hug her tightly. She laughed mockingly to herself. "I have scolded and vented my feelings. Are you satisfied now?" "Xian Zihaoi, I used this month to think a lot. We are both not people from the same world, regardless of status or everything. I will only give you too many problems if I continue to be by your side, and you will only give me pressure and constraints. In fact, this outcome is very good. We are strangers anyway. We are both adults, and we are only together for half a year." "All your kindness and gentleness, please take it away and give it to those who need it. I don''t need it. I--" Jiang Ruolan suddenly stopped talking. Xian Zihao bent down and fiercely kissed her lips. Her eyes widened as she raised a hand to resist with all her might, but she was firmly locked in his embrace. The usually rational Xian Zihao, the gentle Xian Zihao, all gone. Jiang Ruolan would never have thought that he would kiss her like this. His tongue that entered her mouth went straight in and out like that. It was so hot and he was attacking her without restraint. He seemed to be not tired of hugging her in his arms. His taste lingered on her mouth. The heat of his body catalyzed the coldness in Jiang Ruolan''s body, and the struggling strength of her body was easily resolved time and time again. As the strong wind blew, a trace of cold wetness came from behind her. Xian Zihao spun their body around and pressed her against the flat iron frame by the side of the shed. Xian Zihao did not let the rain fall onto her, but his back was soaked with the rainwater carried by the strong wind. The cold rain did not dispel his desperation and there was no way for Jiang Ruolan to retreat. "Ugh " Jiang Ruolan was almost out of breath, yet she was unable to struggle free. A dazzling light flashed in her eyes, but it was as if a deep hole had been cut open in her heart. It was as if his breath had passed through her limbs and bones, draining all the strength in her body. The sound of thunder rumbling in the chaos. The rain got heavier and heavier, and even the awning in the tiny orchard seemed to be unable to cover up the heavy rain. His tongue licked her lips gently as if he were trying to calm her down. Xian Zihao kissed her again, softly, and finally let her go. "Little Fishie had a brain tumor two years ago, and it didn''t heal after a long time. When I saw her a few months ago, it had already worsened." Chapter 286 - The Long-Awaited Explanation IV Jiang Ruolan''s smooth and beautiful face turned pale under the dim sky. Her clear eyes stared at him blankly. "When Xiaoyi first called me ''daddy'', I was as shocked as you were. I don''t have the habit of acknowledging someone as my daughter, and I don''t have the kind of love you claim me to have on Zhou Shufen. Everyone has their own principles, maybe I have more principles than anyone else, and I don''t want her used this reason to bring our relationship to a stalemate." "At that time, after Senior Zhou''s welcoming banquet, Little Fishie, who was alone in the hotel, suddenly had an illness. Since she was Senior Zhou''s great-granddaughter, the hotel manager contacted me. Senior Zhou and the others rushed over and sent her to the hospital. Ever since Zhou Shufen divorced, she was unable to contact Xiaoyi''s father, and Xiaoyi had been longing to find her father ever since she fell ill." As Xian Zihao said that, his thin lips slightly pursed and a look of regret appearing in his eyes. "I know that anyone would mind this kind of thing. Besides, I had a past relationship with Zhou Shufen and I hid it from you twice when I sent Xiaoyi to the hospital. When Xiaoyi calls me daddy again, although I am very resistant to it, Ruolan, the principle is too much. Facing a five-year-old child who is suffering every day from illness and can still smile so happily, but in reality, she is already at the end of her life. Towards this term of address, I don''t admit it, nor do I deny it. But no matter what kind of reason it is, it is unavoidable from hurting you. This is my negligence and mistake. You can blame me for it, but don''t deny yourself like that again." He lifted his hand and stroked her hair, which was slightly messy from the struggle just now, behind her ears. Even on this stormy night, he was still the elegant Xian Zihao. However, his eyes were filled with deep regret. Jiang Ruolan could still think of that glimpse, of that amiable and humble man who can make any woman fall in love with him. She thought, no matter how hard it was for her to forget Zhou Shufen''s existence, if Little Fishie stood at her feet and called her ''mother'' with tears in her eyes, she wouldn''t refuse it too. So that''s how it is. Did she need to continue to bear it and endure the pain? Moreover, Little Fishie was suffering from an illness and had a dream to get to know her father. So, that''s why that day in front of Little Fishie, Xian Zihao could not deny it in front of her. He had to explain to her afterward, but she had already run away. However What could she do? Everything that had once been in H City that day was thrown aside like a time tunnel, and the gentleness slowly retreated in the midst of time. Maybe they were all wrong. No matter what, they still did not completely trust each other, just like how she did not want to talk about the past in front of him, just like how he did not want her to misunderstand and hide the matter regarding Little Fishie. Xian Zihao was a perfect man who could control everything, and he knew what was the best way. Actually, he could have told her earlier. Why did he have to go this far like this? Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and looked at him calmly: "Thank you for untying the knot in my heart. The answer to the question that I''ve been waiting for has finally been answered. Can I go now?" It was as if Xian Zihao had long anticipated that Jiang Ruolan wouldn''t forgive him for this explanation, but in the end, he didn''t retreat from her gradually calming indifference. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt that she was really mean. She coldly looked at him. Xian Zihao patiently and firmly looked at her. Jiang Ruolan knew there must have been something that had held him back that day. Maybe Little Fishie or maybe something else. She also knew that Xian Zihao wouldn''t intentionally hurt her. He had long planned that wedding. It was the wedding he had promised her. Perhaps all of this happened due to the cross wheels of fate. People from these two worlds have been squeezed into the same world. As a result, the whole world became small, including her heart. So it turned out that she was just a vulgar woman. After giving her heart, she only wanted to have peace and stability and wanted to have a complete heart that belonged solely to her. Greed? Maybe, but which woman wasn''t greedy? Who said that life couldn''t be dramatic? How ridiculous this life is. Jiang Ruolan had to admit that everything Zhou Shufen had done to her was a success. That day, she finally broke out completely. Regardless of whether Zhou Shufen was trying to win by using her child or just thinking about it, wasn''t she finally successful? Jiang Ruolan tore off the jacket on her body and returned it to Xian Zihao. "I''ll return the jacket o you. Lend me the umbrella, thanks." Then she suddenly bent down to pick up the umbrella that had been tossed in the wind and held it over her head. Knowing that Xian Zihao was still looking at her, Jiang Ruolan left without looking back. Although she was not calm at all, her reason was still there. She looked at the sky and the curtain of rain and gave the umbrella to the worker beside her. "President Xian is over at the garden. I''ll borrow his umbrella, go and fetch him." "Alright." Jiang Ruolan quickly walked inside. The staff picked up the umbrella and told someone to fetch Xian Zihao. Just as she walked in, she bumped into someone''s chest. That person held her by the shoulder. "You''re here. I was going to pick you up. I heard you say that you were going to the farm, so I waited for you for a long time. I thought you couldn''t come back due to the rain. Are you alright? Do you have a cold?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head and tore off Wan Shoushan''s hand that was resting on her shoulder, "I''m fine. Everything''s done here, right? Can we leave now?" Wan Shoushan pointed at the weather outside, "Ignoring the fact that it''s already dark and it''s raining so heavily, don''t forget that Aerial Club is located on the mountain. The roads are slippery, so it''s impossible to drive. We''re going to stay here for the night and leave tomorrow morning." "Tomorrow morning?" Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at the rain outside and her eyes glazed over. This kind of weather... It was really inconvenient for them to leave. It would simply be asking for death. Outside the window, the rain continued to fall. Jiang Ruolan shivered from the cold. She went to change into a set of thick clothes and stood in front of the French window, looking at the pitch-black sky and the ground outside. After standing for an unknown period of time, it was finally time for dinner. Jiang Ruolan turned around and left. Under the guidance of the staff members, she entered the dining hall. Although they would be staying here tonight, and although Xian Zihao invited them to stay for dinner, but since there were so many important people around, no matter what, it was impossible for the few people from the newspaper to sit at the same table with them. Furthermore, Wan Shoushan was even more cautious than them. The rest of the people entered the private room one by one, and even when the dishes were all served, Xian Zihao was nowhere to be seen. "That''s weird, why isn''t President Xian here yet?" Xie Mei kept looking at the door. One leader after one leader came in but not Xian Zihao. "I think it''s because there''s something urgent that he haven''t finished with." Wan Shoushan said softly as he gave each of them some food, "Eat it. The two of you can eat everything you want freely without holding back." Jiang Ruolan gently fiddled with the vegetables in her bowl with her chopsticks while thinking about how heavy the rain was. Xian Zihao should be back and was probably in the shower right now. In her impression, Xian Zihao may not be as clean as those aloof people, but he loved cleanliness. "Ruolan, what are you staring at?" Xie Mei asked. "When President Xian taught you to play golf this afternoon, did your heart beat so fast that you can''t even breathe? At that time, I saw your expression. I was so scared that I couldn''t even smile anymore. Isn''t President Xian pretty good? Was he scary?" Jiang Ruolan curled her lips and laughed. "You''re right, he is quite scary." "Like I said, if President Xian had taught me how to play, I would have definitely found another chance to interview him! I don''t mind his scary reputation." Xie Mei continued with a smile, "Actually, looking at President Xian from the side, he''s quite charming. Why is he rarely seen in the media?! Hah, I''m really tired of watching those fat and bald old men!" Jiang Ruolan burst into laughter, "No matter how old or bald they are, they''re still someone we can''t offend. The Department of Commerce still needs to rely on them to make a living. Just bear with it." "Tsk, it''s impossible to communicate with people like you " Xie Mei turned her head. "Brother Wan, where are we staying tonight? Are we close to where President Xian and the others are staying?" Before Wan Shoushan could say anything, two politicians came out from the private box and asked, "Why is President Xian not here yet? We won''t dare to start the banquet without him." A few staff members immediately came to them. "Previously, I saw President Xian gone to the farm. The rain was too heavy, he probably couldn''t come back due to the rain. We already sent a car to pick him up, but they still haven''t found him." "Is the farm that big? You can''t even find him by car? It''s rare for President Xian to come to F City. It''s better if he doesn''t get sick, let''s hurry up and find him!" The one who spoke seemed to be one of a city''s leaders. His eyes were filled with anxiety, "Hurry up and find him!" After a while, another person came back and said, "The car wheels are stuck due to this heavy rain. Now, there are already some people looking for President Xian and with this relatively dark weather, it is very difficult for them to find him. Behind the orchard is a mountain which is a bit steep." F City''s Leader''s face immediately changed and he hurriedly said, "Quickly go and find him! I''ll go too! Don''t let anything happen to him! Wasn''t the back mountain blocked? How could this happen?" "The fence around the orchard is being repaired and the fence on the back mountain was taken down last week." Jiang Ruolan had been worrying that something bad might happen to Xian Zihao. Hearing the staff''s words, she immediately put down her chopsticks and looked outside. Chapter 287 - Searching For Xian Zihao "What should we do? The rain doesn''t seem to stop anytime soon! Hurry, send a few more cars!" "Yes sir!" "The mountain behind the Aerial Club?" Wan Shoushan suddenly said in a low voice. "The mountain fences were broken during the construction of this club. It is very dangerous." "Is there really going to be a problem?" Xie Mei looked outside in astonishment. "Why is President Xian going to the farm?" As she spoke, Xie Mei''s eyes suddenly fell on Jiang Ruolan and she was filled with suspicion. "Ruolan, aren''t you on the farm just now? Did you ... meet President Xian?" Wan Shoushan also looked at her. Jiang Ruolan glanced at both of them and said, "Even if I was lucky enough to meet him, I still came back first. What''s the use of asking me now?" To be honest, she really didn''t like the way Xie Mei pretended to be innocent but at the same time, looking at her with hostility. Xie Mei pouted. "I heard you came back with President Xian''s umbrella. What if something really happens to him after that? It''s raining so heavily outside!" Jiang Ruolan was annoyed by her rambling but she also worried that something might happen to Xian Zihao. She stood up abruptly. "Ruolan!" Wan Shoushan called her. Jiang Ruolan ignored him, walking out of the private room, and borrowed an umbrella from the staff member before hurrying out. "Miss Jiang, it''s raining outside, please don''t go out!" Seeing that she was about to leave, the employee stopped her, "The rain is so heavy right now and you can''t even see the road. If you go out recklessly, Miss Jiang, and if you can''t get back in time, we''ll have to take care of you, so " Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and looked at the staff member. He was in a difficult position. However, he was right. Even if she went out to look for Xian Zihao, what could she do in this sort of weather? Could her two legs compare to those cars? But... Jiang Ruolan remained silent as she stood outside the door and looked into the distance. In the end, she did not want to cause too much trouble, but she still felt uneasy. Since this banquet was arranged by some leaders and if nothing really happened, Xian Zihao will definitely not be late and gone missing for no reason! After searching for about twenty minutes, there was still no news. Everyone was panicking. Jiang Ruolan stood where she was and opened her umbrella. She walked quickly into the rain curtain. "Miss Jiang!" The rain was falling heavily, but she could still remember the direction she had walked when she first returned, so she walked quickly towards that direction. She could vaguely see some light ahead on the road, which should have been the light from the cars sent to find Xian Zihao. After walking for about fifteen minutes, she finally returned to the awning. However, the awning was already filled with rainwater blown by the wind. Jiang Ruolan paused, not intending to turn back, but quickening her pace even further into the orchard. They said that at the end of the orchard was the back of the mountain. Could Xian Zihao have really gone there? "Xian Zihao!" "Xian Zihao!" Although Jiang Ruolan was wearing thick clothes, she was still shivering from the cold wind. Then she thought back on how thin Xian Zihao''s cloth was before, and she didn''t know if he had put his jacket back or not. "Xian Zihao!" Jiang Ruolan kept shouting his name loudly as she looked around. She didn''t know if it was because of the cold or something, but her voice was gradually trembling. When she walked forward, she finally saw where the fence had been demolished due to repairs. She stopped, knowing that the steps forward would be very slippery and that it would be very easy for her to slip and fall. Although there was no light here, there were still some street lamps in the orchard. Jiang Ruolan could vaguely make out the outline of this place. If Xian Zihao had walked here, he would not have been so stupid as to take a step forward. Jiang Ruolan felt relieved, but she still looked around anxiously and quickly went back. Because she was walking in a hurry, she miscalculated her steps and stumbled upon a rock. Her feet slipped and she almost fell. Jiang Ruolan quickly raised her hand to support herself on a fruit tree and stepped forward. She gasped. Damn it! Her ankle sprained! Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and forced herself to take two steps forward. Finally, she managed to walk more smoothly. Since the cold wind was too strong, her ankles'' pain was not that severe. Jiang Ruolan walked back to the awning and anxiously looked at the other side. As she walked, she was still calling out Xian Zihao''s name. When she thought about how Xian Zihao might have met with some danger, she felt as if a knife had stabbed into her heart. Thunder rumbled, and no one could see and hear what was happening around them. Jiang Ruolan knew that such shouts were futile, but if she were to keep waiting in that room, she would definitely not be able to stand it! "Xian Zihao, where are you?" Not far away, the corn was swaying in the wind. Jiang Ruolan turned around and wanted to look around the orchard once again when a voice came faintly behind her. "Ruolan?" Xian Zihao was standing on the opposite side of the cornfield. Although his body was already drenched, he was not in a sorry state like she had imagined. Jiang Ruolan was startled, the boulder in her heart fell. She hurriedly walked towards him, but because she was in a rush, her legs felt pain and caused her to stagger for a moment. Jiang Ruolan almost fell down, when her waist was suddenly grabbed by Xian Zihao. "It''s raining so heavily, what are you doing out here again?" He frowned. Jiang Ruolan endured the pain under her feet and heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that he was unharmed. She then angrily pushed him away. "Oh so you knew that it''s raining so heavily, then why aren''t you going back? You''ve been missing for almost an hour and everyone''s been looking for you! What are you trying to do, President Xian? Do you know that because of your disappearance, the several leaders were like ants on a hot pan?" Xian Zihao looked at her but said nothing. He looked down at her feet. "I''m fine!" Jiang Ruolan moved away from his arm and walked away, limping. She had only taken two steps when she was stopped. Xian Zihao walked forward and asked, "Did you twist your ankle?" "I''m fine!" Jiang Ruolan hated him so much that her teeth itched. Everyone was anxious to death, but he had an innocent look on his face! Xian Zihao sighed, "The rain is too heavy. The awning from before could not cover the rain. I went to the awning in the middle of the cornfield and it was quite far from the club." Jiang Ruolan looked at the high cornfield that was hidden by the trees. There was actually an awning there, but everyone''s attention was focused on the dangerous place behind the mountain. They were worried that something had happened to him, but who would have thought that he was on the other side? She kept a straight face and did not speak, but her body could not stop from shivering. Xian Zihao''s jacket was also wet. He sighed and embraced her, giving her some warmth. "Fool. Drink some ginger soup when you go back. Otherwise, with your physique, you would definitely catch a cold tomorrow." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She wanted to move away from his embrace, but she was firmly pressed against him. Just as she took a step forward, she couldn''t help but groan in pain. Xian Zihao suddenly bent down and picked her up by the waist. As she gasped, he whispered, "Hold up your umbrella. Don''t get wet again." Xian Zihao held her stiffly in his arms. Perhaps because the rain was too heavy and the umbrella too small, Xian Zihao held Jiang Ruolan as close as he could, so that the rain wouldn''t fall on her again. Her shoulder was against his chest, and she could feel his breath hitting her ears. Jiang Ruolan looked up at his face. For a moment, it seemed to her that perhaps the love between them was deeper than she had imagined. In a trance, she thought that he would carry her like this. They walked all the way until the end of the world, but before long, the car that had been looking for them spotted them and quickly drove over. Chapter 288 - Jiang Ruolan, Concern Is Concern. Why Do You Need To Find So Many Reasons To Deny It? "President Xian! It''s good that you''re fine! This is... Miss Jiang?" "Are there any dry clothes in the car? Put it on her." Xian Zihao said as he carried Jiang Ruolan to the car. "There''s none in the car, but there''s one in the villa. A staff member has already prepared clothes!" Xian Zihao nodded his head. Even though they were already in the car, he still didn''t let go of her. The two Aerial Club workers inside the car didn''t dare to look at them too much. Jiang Ruolan tried to struggle free from his embrace, but he held her tightly. Xian Zihao patiently rubbed her hands, trying to keep her warm. He looked at her ankle, and just as he gently touched it, she made a hissing sound. Xian Zihao frowned and looked down to see her face pale from the pain. His expression suddenly became cold for a moment, "You can''t even take care of yourself, to whom you are trying to show off? Next time, just stay in the house and don''t run around." Jiang Ruolan glared at him. "I''m just afraid that some people will be in danger because I snatched his umbrella. If something happens, I, as a small journalist, won''t be able to take this responsibility!" Xian Zihao did not say anything, only looked at her. The cold intent in his eyes had slowed down, and when he looked at her drenched body, he sighed helplessly. The moment the car stopped in front of the villa, he directly carried her out of the car and quickly walked inside. "Let me down! I can walk by myself!" Seeing that Xian Zihao still didn''t want to let her go, Jiang Ruolan immediately felt uncomfortable. Those people around were looking at both of them. She pushed him away and said, "Let me down, Xian Zihao!" "Is there a doctor? Call him now! She''s sprained her ankle." Xian Zihao ignored her struggling and carried her all the way back to his room. "Xian Zihao!" Xian Zihao put her on the bed, took off her shoes, and lightly turned her ankle. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but cry out in pain, "It hurts!" "You know pain?" He looked up at her briefly, then got up and went to change his clothes. He said to the two female staff as he walked out. "Her ankle is quite bad. Help her change clothes first and tell me when the doctor arrives." "OK, President Xian." "I... Hey, you guys, stop!" Jiang Ruolan could not even resist because of the ankle injury. She was stripped naked by the two female staff and then changed into dry clothes. After her hair was dried and tied up, her previously cold and pale face gradually calmed down. One of the female staff members passed her a cup of hot water. "Miss Jiang, please drink this warm water first. The kitchen is already preparing the ginger soup." Jiang Ruolan took the cup. It was a little hot, so she didn''t drink it immediately. Her nose felt a little stuffy. She might really have caught a cold. Not long after Xian Zihao went inside the room again. He stopped in front of the bed, trying to stroke her forehead, and before she could dodge, he already touched her. Jiang Ruolan immediately frowned. "Can I go now?" Without saying a word, Xian Zihao bent down and lifted up her foot. He very gently holds it with his hand and observed it. Then, he turned his head to the two female staff members and asked, "Is the doctor here?" "President Xian, we just called the doctor. He''s outside right now." "Let him in." After saying that, Xian Zihao looked back at Jiang Ruolan''s feet before raising his eyes to look at her. "Your ankle is so swollen, are you alright?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect the roads in the orchard to be so uneven. She, Jiang Ruolan, had lived for 25 years, so it was normal for her to twist her ankle to such a degree, but it had never been this serious. The pain in her ankle was enough to irritate her. She took two deep breaths and yanked her foot out of his grasp, but the pain only made her gasp. Jiang Ruolan frowned as she searched for her shoes. "I''m going back to my room," she said. "Stop fooling around! You can''t even walk right now." Xian Zihao immediately stopped her and sat her back on the bed. "I want to go back to my room." Jiang Ruolan pushed him away. "Jiang Ruolan, stop!" She looked up. "Why should I? Xian Zihao, we have nothing to do with each other anymore. Even if you explain everything clearly, it''s already too late! I don''t think I''m that attractive. I don''t need you to do this to me! Leave me alone!" Xian Zihao put his hand on her shoulder. He did not use much strength but she was unable to get up. Jiang Ruolan looked up at him in surprise. The doctor had already walked in while they were in this state. "Look at her ankle." Xian Zihao said lightly. The doctor nodded and carefully held Jiang Ruolan''s foot. The moment his finger touched her swollen ankle, she trembled in pain. Jiang Ruolan bit her lips. She didn''t cry out in pain, instead, she turned her head away, forcibly endure the pain. The doctor gave her ankle another squeeze and his action had caused her to tremble in pain. Jiang Ruolan bit her lips, hard. "Stop biting your lips." Xian Zihao whispered. Jiang Ruolan acted like she didn''t hear anything. She was in so much pain and if she didn''t bite her lips, wouldn''t she be shouting? Wouldn''t that be embarrassing to death! The doctor continued examining her injury. It was inevitable that he would touch the swelling on her ankle, but the pain made her want to cry. Just as she felt she was about to bite her lips again, a hand reached out and touched her mouth. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao in stunned, then back at his hand. She turned her head away from his hand and continued to bite her lips. Then the hand came again, to her mouth. She turned her head away again, and he held out his hand again. Finally, she got angry and bit down his hand as the doctor pressed slightly on the sore spot. She could not be more ruthless. "Her ankle was sprained. To reduce the swelling, we will apply for some medicine, and she needs to rest for a few days." the doctor said. Xian Zihao let out a sigh of relief when he heard the doctor say that Jiang Ruolan''s injuries weren''t serious. He was just about to pull his hand out of her mouth when he realized that she was still biting on it with the same strength. He turned his head to look at her. Jiang Ruolan suddenly opened her mouth and let go of his hand. She looked at the deep bloody wound on the back of his hand and coldly turned her head away. "I told you I was fine." Xian Zihao just chuckled. He then signaled the doctor that he could leave now. He instructed the staff to bring two ice bags over. When the ice bags arrived in time, they were alone. Xian Zihao leaned down and placed them on her ankles. "Hiss " Jiang Ruolan flinched. "Don''t move." Xian Zihao firmly held her swollen ankle. "I''ll do it myself." Jiang Ruolan said while trying to snatch the ice bag. Seeing her insistence, Xian Zihao let her do as she wanted. He moved his hand away and let her hold the ice bag. Jiang Ruolan had been busy the whole afternoon and had not eaten anything at night. Now, she has a swollen ankle. She lowered her head and looked at her feet with melancholy. What kind of sin was this!? "It''s raining so heavily, why did you run out to find me?" A faint voice suddenly sounded. Jiang Ruolan tightened her grip on the ice bag but didn''t avoid answering the question. "I said it already, I don''t want you to be in danger just because I stole your umbrella." "Jiang Ruolan, concern is concern. Why do you need to find so many reasons to deny it?" He chuckled. Chapter 289 - I Did Not Sign The Divorce Agreement "Whatever you say." Jiang Ruolan held the ice bag with an indifferent expression, but fortunately, she wasn''t so naive as to do something cowardly, like avoiding the question. Right, why did she go out looking for him just now? Why did she worry so much about him? Why did her heart finally calm down the moment she saw him? Why did she feel so peaceful when he picked her up? Even if she worried about him, but so what? It was too late for her to regret it now! "Not only are your entire body full of thorns, but your mouth is also very sharp." Xian Zihao smiled and looked at his bloody hand. He wrapped one of his hands around her body and asked the staff member to leave once they pushed a small dining cart in. Xian Zihao poured out a bowl of ginger soup and passed it to her. "Drink this ginger soup, and don''t get sick again." Jiang Ruolan didn''t accept it. She didn''t intend to continue receiving his favor. Seeing that she had hardened her heart and refused to budge, Xian Zihao was not annoyed at all. "Looks like you want me to feed you." Jiang Ruolan suddenly raised her eyes to look at him, then immediately took the bowl. She lowered her head and smelled the thick aroma of the steaming ginger soup. Although the ginger soup was not spicy, it somehow made her eyes hurt. "Be careful." Xian Zihao said gently. He was still the Xian Zihao who had wrapped her in layers of warmth from time and time again. The warmth in his heart, the tenderness he had always shown to her, and his understanding of everything, it was like the softest tentacle that wrapped around her heart. It wasn''t like Jiang Ruolan didn''t feel the apologetic and cherishing feeling in his care, it''s just she wasn''t the kind of girl who liked to find trouble with others and find her existence in their lives. She couldn''t get over the hesitation in her heart. Xian Zihao squatted in front of her and helped her press the ice bag on her ankle. Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to accept his help. Both of her hands had to hold this hot bowl. It wasn''t until she finished the ginger soup that she finally felt her body warming up from the inside out. The blockage in her nose had also subsided a lot. She took the ice bag back but suddenly her hand was grabbed gently by Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan wanted to pull her hand back, but she felt Xian Zihao''s fingers caress her ring finger lightly. She felt her heart ache when she remembered the wedding ring she could not put on his finger. "There were also some complicated reasons behind what happened that day. I was too confident and thought that I could finish it and arrived on time. Still, I did not expect something like this to happen." Xian Zihao held her hand, not letting go. His long fingers were rubbing the ring finger of her right hand gently. "Ruolan, I''m sorry for hurting you so much." His eyes were as gentle as water. He looked at her indifferent eyes, "But don''t shut yourself like this. The thorns on your body are almost pulled out. It will be more painful to regrow them. Don''t suffer such pain because of me, I won''t let you." Xian Zihao had spent a lot of time working, traveling, meeting, and busying himself. It was rare for him to have the leisure to stay in such a place. How could Jiang Ruolan not know for whom he was staying like this? How could she not know what he was thinking? Jiang Ruolan bit her lips and lowered her head to look at their interlocked hands. She instinctively wanted to pull her hand away, but she discovered that his grip was extremely tight. "Xian Zihao, let me go." "I didn''t sign the divorce agreement. I won''t do it." He immediately said. Jiang Ruolan was startled and looked at him. "What?" His black eyes looked at her warmly. "I did not sign the divorce agreement. Ruolan, even if you want a divorce, those two simple divorce agreements are useless. As long as your heart is still willing to come back, then come back to this place that you once said you would never leave." ''Your heart is the place I want to go the most, and I don''t want to leave for the rest of my life.'' This was what she had said before. Jiang Ruolan was almost unable to recover her senses. Xian Zihao didn''t sign the agreement? She looked at him in disbelief. At some point, his hand had brushed against her slightly wet hair, and his gaze was gentle and warm. Jiang Ruolan did not push his hand away and the defensive wall in her heart slowly began to collapse again. Jiang Ruolan had asked herself many times that if she hadn''t broken into that hotel that day, instead of waiting patiently for him at the hotel where the wedding was going to take place, would things be all right? Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if anyone else in her life had slapped Xian Zihao, but she had. She didn''t know if at that moment, she looked like a ferocious and terrifying monster in front of everyone present, especially to the Xian Family. It was just that at that moment, she was very sad. She was so sad that she couldn''t bear the burden anymore. She was so sad that she didn''t want to drink her hatred alone. However, if she knew the truth, would she truly be able to slap him? Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were blurred and her mind whirled with thousands of thoughts. She did not notice that Xian Zihao''s hand had stopped stroking her hair. He lifted her chin and looked at her. The familiar touch and the familiar breath almost forced her to cry and shattered the barrier in her heart. Some people say gentleness was a knife. The sharpest knife. Jiang Ruolan had never believed this sentence as much as she did now. If it were like this, she would rather cut her heart out. She did not want this kind of feeling. Jiang Ruolan moved her lips, actually wanting to speak, but his tongue suddenly drilled into her in that instant, causing her to want to dodge instinctively. But Xian Zihao''s hand held the back of her head, the tip of his tongue patiently swirled around her teeth. Jiang Ruolan wanted to retreat, but she couldn''t. Xian Zihao was holding her tightly in his arms. When she moves backward, he will follow her. In the end, Jiang Ruolan finally realized that in front of Xian Zihao, she was often the weakest and loneliest clown that he had seen through. In his eyes, she had nowhere to hide. Actually, wasn''t this kind of man the scariest? Jiang Ruolan unconsciously tried to resist, but she felt that when Xian Zihao held her tightly in his embrace, his breathing gradually became hurried. His dark black eyes were deep and unfathomable, and his fiery gaze eventually made it hard for her to endure. Jiang Ruolan was unable to withdraw, so she could only close her eyes and kissed him back. There was something running around in her body, like a fever or a longing. She vaguely remembered that she had forgotten something. Something very important. His warmth seemed to burn her heart, making her lose her rationale. It was as if every inch of Xian Zihao''s body was burning with heat as he pushed her down on the bed. His tall and fiery body covered her body, and his cold and calm eyes were filled with disarray and urgency. A sour feeling rose up from the corner of her heart, causing Jiang Ruolan to feel pain in her heart. She opened her eyes and looked at his dark eyes. When his hands covered her chest, his gentle teasing caused her to tremble slightly, but she vaguely remembered that she shouldn''t have done this, yet she also felt as if his charming gaze seduced her. Xian Zihao''s warm lips lightly covered her soft lips again. His kiss and his incomparable patience comforted her sour feelings, lured her to an almost imperceptible degree of shyness. While their tongue intertwined with each other, Xian Zihao''s right hand reached into her dress and stroked her skin. His action caused her entire face to flush red. "Don''t" Jiang Ruolan finally remembered that she was two and a half months pregnant. It was as if Xian Zihao knew this fact better than she did. The moment she opened her mouth, he kissed her on the ear and then, suppressing his desire. He turned her over and let her lie in his arms. Jiang Ruolan didn''t dare move around in his arms. She was afraid that she would accidentally ignite the fire that he had yet to extinguish. "Two and a half months " Xian Zihao sighed over her head, his voice muffled. . . **** [Fun Fact: Bts''s Jungkook "Still With You" inspired me to write this scene, including under the rain scene. I hope it comes out good?] Chapter 290 - This Rain Is Very Meaningful To Me Jiang Ruolan did not know what to say, so she had to make excuses and pretend her ankle hurt. Xian Zihao helped her sit up against the headboard and put an ice bag at her feet. "Lie like this and don''t move." As he spoke, Xian Zihao moved the ice bag a little to look at the swelling on her ankle. He seemed to be checking if the swelling had subsided a bit or not. Xian Zihao gently caressed her ankle. Although Jiang Ruolan still felt some pain, she restrained herself and did not pull her foot away. "Did you have a sprain before you found me?" he asked suddenly. If Jiang Ruolan had her sprain after she found him, her ankle wouldn''t have been swollen like this, unless she had been sprain for a long time and had been limping around in the potholes. "I wasn''t injured for long. It was just that I accidentally stepped on a rock." Jiang Ruolan pretended to be in pain and quickly pushed his hand away, covering the swelling with her hand and not letting him see. However, Xian Zihao pushed her hand away and helped her apply the ice bag while lightly holding her ankle. He gently turned her ankle, causing her to suddenly cry out in pain as she hurriedly tried to retract her foot. "Since you''re injured like this, you don''t have to follow Wan Shoushan to go back to the company tomorrow. You have to take care of your feet first." Xian Zihao held her leg and did not let her escape. He did not touch her again but looked at her as he spoke faintly. Jiang Ruolan immediately protested. "No, I just returned to this company in less than a month and I still need a salary! If I miss working tomorrow, won''t my salary of three thousand yuan be gone just like ashes?" "Is money more important, or is your foot more important? Your ankle was so swollen that you can''t even get up wearing your shoes. So tell me, how are you going to work with this kind of condition?" His eyes were gentle, but his tone was extremely serious. Jiang Ruolan frowned and whispered, "Money is more important." Xian Zihao was taken aback for a moment. With a frown, he asked, "Since when did you start to talk back?" As he spoke, he immediately got up and lifted her by the waist. "What are you doing?" Jiang Ruolan was shocked and could barely hold the ice bag. She looked at Xian Zihao in surprise. "Take you to the shower." Jiang Ruolan did not resist but only looked up at his care eyes as he brought her to the bathroom. Xian Zihao was carrying her like she was the most precious treasure in the world, and the love in his eyes could not be faked. Perhaps there may be some things she can accept the explanation, but it doesn''t mean she can get over with it. Maybe Xian Zihao was scared if he told her a full explanation, it would push her away from him, or at least he tried to give her some time to think clearly about everything. As he carried her into the bathroom, Jiang Ruolan unconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck. His white casual clothes from the afternoon at the golf course had just been soaked by the rain, and now he had changed into a light gray, soft, comfortable sweater. His hair dried up very quickly. He didn''t even need to do any styling. It was already very soft and shapely. When Xian Zihao held her, he was so gentle and careful, as if he was afraid that Jiang Ruolan and their child would fall if he were not careful. Since Jiang Ruolan took the initiative to put her arms around his neck, a slight smile that could almost destroy people''s hearts appeared on his handsome face. Xian Zihao leaned over and kissed her lightly on the forehead. "Ruolan, this rain is very meaningful to me." If it hadn''t been for the rain, he didn''t know how long this little hedgehog would have been at odds with him. "You make me sound like I''m the kind of woman who does anything to have a relationship with you." Jiang Ruolan muttered unhappily. Xian Zihao was amused by her reaction. "Even if you do something, it''s still within reason. I know you can''t bear to part with me." "Do you have to be so confident?" Jiang Ruolan glared at him. Xian Zihao''s footstep paused for a moment before he placed her in the hot tub. He lowered his head to look at her discontented expression and then smiled. "Did I say something wrong?" With that, he lowered the water temperature to a moderate level. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She carefully placed her feet on the edge of the bathtub and said with a blushing face, "You go out first, I''ll wash myself." She could feel the fading flame in his eyes light up again. Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled the towel to cover her body. She was naked and her stomach was bulging a little, making her look like she had gained a lot of weight. Xian Zihao only smiled, took the towel, and placed it within her reach. "Wash well and call me when you''re done. You can''t walk on your own right now. If you randomly try to force yourself, you should know the consequences." Jiang Ruolan nodded her head as she stroked her belly. "I know. I''ll call you when I''m done." Xian Zihao left the bathroom with a relieved expression. The heat in the quiet bathroom increased. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and leaned against the bathtub''s edge weakly. Jiang Ruolan initially thought that their love was not like the love that should be present in every married couple. She thought that their feelings were none other than responsibility, a duty, but when she left him, she discovered that she really loved him. And in this rain, in that awning, his uncaring kisses and explanations, his love and patience, when he came to her in the rain and took her, who had nearly fallen, and carried her across the long, uneven farm. She knew that his feelings for her were love and that this love was, perhaps, deeper than she imagined. After soaking in hot water for a long time, Jiang Ruolan tried to stand up on her feet slowly. She forgot Xian Zihao''s warning and didn''t realize how long it had been since she had stood on her feet like this. Just as she was about to walk out, she heard someone knocking on the door. Jiang Ruolan was stunned, thinking that it wouldn''t be good for her to be caught out like this, so she quietly went back to the hot tub and continued to soak in hot water. "I''m sorry to bother you, President Xian, but may I ask if Ruolan is with you?" It was Wan Shoushan''s voice. Jiang Ruolan froze. Why would Wan Shoushan come here? Chapter 291 - Whats Going On Between You And Wan Shoushan? It was still raining heavily outside when she went out looking for Xian Zihao. Since she hadn''t returned for a long time, Wan Shoushan and Xie Mei must have thought something bad had happened to her. If they ask the staff, they will definitely tell them that Xian Zihao and her have been found together. And that''s why Wan Shoushan actually came to look for her. Jiang Ruolan gently stroked her forehead, a little worried about the situation''s development. She tried to prop up herself by holding on to the edge of the bathtub, but her ankle was so swollen, and she could only take three steps forward before she hissing in pain. The sound of the door being closed was heard outside. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hear Xian Zihao''s voice nor could she hear Wan Shoushan''s next words. Presumably, Xian Zihao told him to come out and talk. After about five or six minutes, the bathroom door was pushed open and Xian Zihao walked inside. Seeing that she was standing in front of the bathtub, he shook his head helplessly. "I told you not to move, didn''t I? Why are you stubborn." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She just looked at his face, only to see that there was nothing wrong with his expression. Xian Zihao simply picked up the towel, wrapped it around her body, and carefully carried her out. He placed her on the bed and casually took the new ice bag that the staff had just brought and put it on her ankle. Jiang Ruolan thought that Wan Shoushan and Xian Zihao probably didn''t talk much, so she pulled the towel on her body and reached for her phone on the table. Just as she took her phone, she heard Xian Zihao ask, "What''s going on between you and Wan Shoushan?" Jiang Ruolan stopped and pulled back her hand. She turned to look at him and saw that he was looking at her. "He''s the chief editor for our Department of Commerce," She lightly said. "He cares about you." Xian Zihao glanced at her again. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what Wan Shoushan had just said, but she and Wan Shoushan were indeed innocent. Seeing Xian Zihao''s meaningful expression, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know where to start to explain. "Two years ago, I just graduated from university when I came to this company as an intern. At that time, I was directly assigned to the Department of Commerce. Wan Shoushan was my mentor. He helped and taught me a lot. I won''t be here if it weren''t for him. He was a lot older than me by ten years." Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao''s unsmiling expression and asked, "I just heard him knocking on the door. What did you guys say?" Xian Zihao got up and poured a cup of tea for her. He then turned around and looked at her. "Why are you asking? Are you afraid I said something to him?" "Nope. It''s just that Brother Wan has always taken care of me. I lived in F City for four years, and even though I worked at the company for two years, I have many friends and memories there. I just don''t want to hurt these friends of mine, including Brother Wan, who thinks that I''m single and has goals for me. I didn''t agree to his pursuit though and I didn''t have any ambiguous feelings towards him. I just didn''t want you to hurt him." Xian Zihao nodded and said nothing. Jiang Ruolan saw that there were two plates of fruits on the table. She remembered that the fruits in Aerial Club were really delicious, and she left the club without eating much when she went to look for Xian Zihao. She was starving now. Jiang Ruolan tried to get up to get some fruits. "Don''t move. Just say whatever you want. Your feet need to rest." Xian Zihao immediately held her down. She then pointed at the fruit bowl. "Fruit." Xian Zihao walked to the table and took the two plates of fruit. He placed it within her reach. Jiang Ruolan sat up straight and took a slice of apple from the plate. Seeing that she seemed to be quite hungry, Xian Zihao smiled and put the hair by her cheeks behind her ears. "You didn''t eat tonight?" Jiang Ruolan nodded her head while munching on the apple. "It''s fine. Eating this fruit will make me full. It''s late anyway." Her phone suddenly rang. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment, thinking that it might be Wan Shoushan. If it was, then how could she say it without hurting him? She did not intend to hide things from him. Looking at the time, Wan Shoushan should already have gone to sleep, so it mustn''t be him. Jiang Ruolan took her phone and saw it was Jiang Yijun. She forgot to tell him that she would stay at Aerial Club tonight. No wonder he was calling her. "Hello? Yijun, I''m going to spend the night at the Aerial Club tonight. It''s raining heavily right now and the road under the mountain is too slippery and unsafe." As soon as she answered the call, she immediately explained it before Jiang Yijun had time to open his mouth. "I thought something had happened to you. You never forget to call me if you come home late." Jiang Yijun''s anxious voice came from across the phone. "Stay at the Aerial Club for the night? Is it safe? Do you want me to come and pick you up?" As she was talking, Xian Zihao came inside the room and saw her on the phone. "No need. The road in this mountainous area is too slippery. Climbing a mountain is no different than going down by car. The road is too steep. Don''t worry about me. You rest early." Jiang Ruolan said while holding the phone. Xian Zihao stopped walking towards the French window when he heard her words. He looked back at her and asked in a low voice, "Is it Yijun?" Jiang Ruolan nodded and was about to hang up when Xian Zihao walked over and took her phone. She was stunned for a moment as she watched his actions. Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao put her phone by his ear. She didn''t know what Jiang Yijun had said on the phone, but all she heard was Xian Zihao saying, "Don''t worry, she''s with me." Jiang Ruolan immediately stopped chewing the apple. Jiang Yijun must have said something as she watched Xian Zihao raise his eyebrows. "Spring Festival is near, you don''t plan to return to H City?" After that, the phone went silent for a long time, then Jiang Yijun said something again. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hear what he said clearly. She could only stare at Xian Zihao''s face as he answered the phone. Jiang Yijun was, after all, the child of the Xian Family, and was once her brother. Now, Xian Zihao and Jiang Yijun were talking about something, and she didn''t know the content of the conversation. Everything was out of her control. "Well, you''d better think it through." Xian Zihao said this again into the phone before hanging up. After a moment, Xian Zihao looked at her, "I have ordered someone to prepare dinner. Someone will bring it later, so don''t eat the fruit too much. Otherwise, you will be full later." Jiang Ruolan put down the apple, "Yijun, he --" "You don''t need me to tell you. You already know the relationship between Yijun and the Xian Family." Xian Zihao put the phone down beside her and took the fruit bowl in her hand. "This is the biggest legacy problem in the past 20 years. In those 20 years, there have been many affairs taking place between officials and business people, and almost all of them are women. Whether it is your mother or Yijun''s mother, they were both victims of a tragedy from that era." "At least, after grandpa and dad found him, they will want to give him a home and mom won''t hurt him." Jiang Ruolan suddenly laughed. Chapter 292 - Jiang Yijuns Mother Still Alive? When Xian Zihao put down the fruit plate, he looked at her smiling face and sat beside her. He hugged her and gently patted her shoulder, "If not for the indifference shown by the Jiang Family, how could there be such a strong Jiang Ruolan? Life cannot be traced back, you have to look forward." Jiang Ruolan nodded in his arms. There were many things she had unknowingly forgotten. Just like when she saw Jiang Family on her wedding day, even if she did not welcome them, her emotions were not at all affected by their appearance. It was just that her resentment towards Jiang Bingqing was too deep, but she knew that it wasn''t that she didn''t want to return the favor, she just needed to wait and watch the outcomes. Suddenly thinking of something, Jiang Ruolan could not help but ask, "Is Yijun''s mother still alive? Before my mother killed herself, my mother had brought Yijun home from an orphanage. She said she was afraid that I would be bored and lonely, so she adopted a brother for me." "In fact, Yijun was indeed the only support I had in the previous years. If it wasn''t for him, I might not have lived past those seven years." Thinking about that era twenty years ago, when it was really too popular to engage in extramarital affairs, Jiang Ruolan doubted whether Yijun''s mother and her mother knew each other. Otherwise, how can her mother bring Yijun back? Coincidentally? Impossible. A staff member suddenly knocked on the door. Xian Zihao stood up and went to open the door. The staff slowly pushed the food trolley into the room. The smell of delicious food permeated the room. Jiang Ruolan was indeed starving. She had initially thought that eating fruits would fill her stomach, but she realized that the more she ate, the hungrier she became. When she saw the food, her eyes lit up. She was about to get up when Xian Zihao quickly came over to hug her, preventing her from walking and made the swelling worse. When Jiang Ruolan started to eat and watched Xian Zihao slowly drink the tea, she couldn''t help but ask again. "You didn''t answer my question just now. Is Yijun''s mother still alive?" Xian Zihao''s hand that was holding the teacup paused as he looked at her. "In this world?" "She''s still alive? Then why didn''t she find Yijun? She had left her son for more than twenty years. Was there such a mother? If she doesn''t want the baby, then why did she give birth?" Jiang Ruolan was somewhat angry. After taking a sip of his tea, Xian Zihao said lightly, "She has lost her mind. A few months after giving birth, she was sent to the United States to recuperate." Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was holding the spoon immediately stopped. She looked at Xian Zihao in shock. "Lost her mind?" She could not believe it. Xian Zihao seemed to have known about this for a long time. He was not at all surprised. He helped her fill a bowl of soup and then put it in front of her while saying indifferently, "From a medical standpoint, it is hysteria. Intermittent mental disorder." Jiang Ruolan lost her appetite to eat. She put down the spoon, but Xian Zihao shot her a look. She then took the spoon back, but her heart felt as if a large hole had penetrated it. Jiang Yijun had never seen or had met with his mother since he was born. It would''ve been fine if they were separated by heaven. Although he felt remorse, he could only accept his fate. However, his mother was still alive, but ... She was crazy. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but ask again. "Does Yijun know?" Xian Zihao looked at her and said, "Maybe." "Maybe? What do you mean?" Jiang Ruolan could feel that, regardless of whether it was the Xian Family, the Jiang Family, or something else, there seemed to be a large net in the middle that was separated by more than twenty years. It seemed like there was a link between the two of them, but it also seemed to have no connection. "Even if he knew, he wouldn''t be able to find her." "Isn''t she in the United States? She was sent to the United States twenty years ago, who sent her? Where did she go? Why can''t Yijun find her?" Xian Zihao didn''t notice Jiang Ruolan''s distressed expression. He sat beside her and watched her eat. "Eat first. We can talk about that later. This is not a Greenville Residence and it is not convenient for us to speak about it." Even though Jiang Ruolan was somewhat anxious, she understood that even the highest grade rooms in the Aerial Club had walls with ears. She looked at Xian Zihao''s indifferent expression and nodded her head. Xian Zihao smiled faintly and gave her more food. "Don''t you usually like eating more meat? Did you forget what I said before, you need to eat balanced nutrition every day." Jiang Ruolan''s heart warmed as she looked at the plate of Red Braised Meat. "Xian Zihao, are you trying to use your gentleness to destroy the wall in my heart? When I thought that everything was over, when I wanted to completely look away, when I despaired and only treated you as a dream, when I had already picked up my former life, why did you suddenly decide to come back and block my path?" She said while putting down the spoon. Xian Zihao just picked up the red braised pork from the plate and fed it to her. "Are you a repeater? Eat." Jiang Ruolan had to open her mouth. **** For the entire month and night, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t sleep well. Sometimes, she would lie awake until the sun rose. Since she was pregnant, she did not dare to use a sleeping pill randomly. But tonight, this was the most peaceful and comfortable night she had ever been through. When she woke up the next morning, she was startled by the sight of Xian Zihao, lying beside her and looking at her. Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled the blanket over her face. "Why do you keep looking at me?" she asked curiously. "How long have you been watching me?" "Since I woke up." Xian Zihao smiled faintly. Jiang Ruolan wondered if there''s drooling on her face. Did she have a strange habit of gritting her teeth and snoring? Would her face look bad when she was sleeping? Jiang Ruolan''s face reddened as she thought of this. Every time she woke up to see him in the morning, his soft and clean hair would always be so natural, and he always looked so handsome that it made her heart feel unbearable happiness. "Stop looking at me." In the past, when Xian Zihao woke up from sleeping, he would normally quickly take a shower. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan realized that Xian Zihao would be watching her sleep. His behavior was making her feel embarrassed. However, Xian Zihao simply smiled and did not speak. He pulled down the blanket that had covered her face, bent down, and sealed her mouth with his. As their lips and tongue intertwined, Jiang Ruolan thought back of what had happened yesterday, and by the time she returned to her consciousness, his large hand already went inside her nightgown and touched the most sensitive spot on her chest. His warm palm was kneading her breast. This action of him made her entire body shudder. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but want to get up, but her body was firmly pressed down on the bed by him. "Zihao! Stop!" His hand stirred the wind and waves on her body. His kiss was like a feather, lightly swept over her collarbone, and then fell on her white neck again. When Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stand it anymore and wanted to push him away, Xian Zihao took her hand and gently put it down. He bent his head to kiss her deeply. The sunlight that was originally scattered all over the ground shone onto them. By that time, Jiang Ruolan would already be a delicate girl. Her cheeks were flushed, and finally, Xian Zihao stopped. He was lying on top of her, holding her tightly and not moving. His slightly short breath was hitting her ear. Jiang Ruolan was helpless. When she saw him stop at the last moment, she couldn''t help but burst out laughing. "It seems like every man has to endure this stage when he is going to be a father. I''m very curious about what other men have done in these ten months." With that, she pushed him away. "It''s getting late, I need to get up. Brother Wan and Xie Mei probably waiting for me." "Fine." There was a rare trace of laziness in Xian Zihao''s voice. He lowered his head and kissed the tip of her nose before finally letting her go. Jiang Ruolan''s ankle was still swollen, but she could still limp away in her slippers. The moment she went out, she saw a staff member come inside to clean up the room. The moment he saw her, he respectfully nodded towards her. "Miss Jiang." "Zi--Where is President Xian?" She didn''t see Xian Zihao when she came out. "Vice President He has something to discuss with him. President Xian and Vice President He are currently talking outside." The staff said respectfully. Jiang Ruolan smiled at the staff member, "Thank you." When she walked out, she saw Xian Zihao, wearing a light blue sweater and beige cotton pants, standing on the sunlit grass outside the glass wall in the glass-walled corridor. He was talking to a middle-aged man in a navy blue shirt. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to bother him, she just stood in the corridor. All of a sudden, she realized that the room she was supposed to stay in was not too far from Xian Zihao''s room that she''d been staying in last night. Jiang Ruolan decided to wait for him in the lounge. When she arrived there, she saw a beautiful figure looking at herself in a mirror at the table across the room. Jiang Ruolan paused and then walked over. "Xie Mei, where''s Brother Wan?" Xie Mei''s hand paused for a moment. She didn''t turn around to look at her, but glanced at her in the small mirror in her hand. "Aiyo, it''s Ruolan. So you finally decide to come back." That sour tone made Jiang Ruolan frown. "Brother Wan isn''t here?" "Why should I tell you? You normally don''t put on much makeup nor do you study fashion, but beneath the surface, you''re actually a vixen. Last night, I was wondering why you suddenly ran out. It turned out you went to use your dirty tricks on President Xian. It must be a success right by looking at how you spent the night in his bed last night." Chapter 293 - Ruolan Is My Wife After saying that, Xie Mei closed the small mirror in her hand and looked at Jiang Ruolan with a sneer on her face, "What''s wrong? After you slept with President Xian, you felt you were better than us, right? Why did I never know you are a woman like that? Everyone in the company knows that Brother Wan likes you and I wonder why you never agreed to his pursuit. So it turns out that you are such a dirty woman. Your eyes are so high up above your head. Our company''s chief editor doesn''t suit you, so that''s why trying to get into President Xian''s bed!" "Tsk! Tsk! I, Xie Mei, thought that my looks were pretty good. If we stood together, you would definitely be a duck. Who would have thought that a duck would play dirty tricks in the rain!" "Xie Mei, stop talking nonsense. Ruolan and President Xian don''t have that kind of relationship." At this moment, Wan Shoushan came over from the corridor with two drinks. He directly drank one after hearing Xie Mei''s words. "How come it''s not that kind of relationship? Yesterday, they were still strangers. I was the one who helped her actively participate in the golf game, but why did she have to come across all kinds of good things?! I could tell why President Xian taught her how to play ball. It turned out her tofu is so delicious!" Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to say something, she suddenly felt the warmth from behind. She abruptly turned her head and saw that Xian Zihao had been standing behind her and hugging her waist. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how long he''d been standing there. "Editor Wan." Xian Zihao nodded his head at Wan Shoushan. When Wan Shoushan saw him, he put down his drink and nodded politely, "President Xian, I''m sorry. Xie Mei is not aware of the situation and has offended you." "No worries, I was the one who angered my own wife to the point that she ran away from home. It wasn''t easy to coax her back." Xian Zihao smiled as he looked at Jiang Ruolan, then he looked at Xie Mei, whose mouth was wide open. "I''m sorry, but Ruolan is my wife." Instantly, Xie Mei''s mouth changed from an "O" shape to a shape that could swallow an egg. She was surprised for a long time before she hurriedly put away the small mirror in her bag, then awkwardly ran to Wan Shoushan. She stood behind him, hunched her shoulders, and whispered, "I''m sorry, I misunderstood!" Jiang Ruolan sighed. She discovered that Xian Zihao''s infuriating tactics were becoming more proficient. Didn''t he feel embarrassed? She was clearly very embarrassed! Jiang Ruolan looked at Wan Shoushan''s awkward but not surprised expression. It seemed like Xian Zihao had already explained everything to him last night. "Brother Wan, I''m sorry." Jiang Ruolan looked straight into Wan Shoushan''s eyes and said, "There were some things that happened that I couldn''t explain in a short period of time, but I really wanted to go back to the company and continue working under you. I just didn''t expect things to be like this." "No need to say that." Without waiting for her to finish explaining, Wan Shoushan smiled as if he was relieved from the burden, "I''m glad you came back. Our company has always loved to recruit talented people. Even if I''m not up there, but the other chief editors are, they will still accept you." "But I haven''t even worked for a month. If I come and go like this, it will cause some losses to the company. I''m sorry." Wan Shoushan looked at Xian Zihao and smiled. "How could that be? Now I understand why we had the opportunity to interview President Xian. It was all because of you. The only newspaper to receive the right to interview once President Xian returned to China. This will bring the biggest profit and sales to our company, more than what we had earned in the past." Wan Shoushan''s smile was somewhat bitter, but he was willing to admit defeat. He looked at Xian Zihao and said, "Before last night, I didn''t think that the two of you were married. I thought Ruolan was single and that you even had the intention of pursuing her. I can only say that President Xian, you really have good eyes. You married a good woman and I hope you don''t take offense with what had happened before this." Xian Zihao sighed and laughed. "Although it was just a misunderstanding, it''s rare to meet such coincidence encounters. It''s good that Editor Wan doesn''t take it to heart." With Xian Zihao''s elegant demeanor, Wan Shoushan could only smile and nod repeatedly, saying, "President Xian is really an extraordinary person and has a refined demeanor. I am really far behind. I only hope President Xian can help me in the future." Xie Mei stood behind him, keeping her head down. She didn''t dare to speak carelessly again and only occasionally lifted her eyes to glance at Jiang Ruolan, as if she was reacquainted with her. Xie Mei looked young in the first place and didn''t have much experience in society. Relying on her youth and her unparalleled beauty, this time, she had taught Jiang Ruolan a lesson by talking about what''s right and what''s wrong. The lesson just now was enough for her to know how to conduct herself in the future. No need for Jiang Ruolan to say anything. As they were talking, someone came to Xian Zihao, giving him files. Jiang Ruolan did not know if this leader was from F City or H City; in short, she was not familiar with them, but she could tell that they were not ordinary people. Xian Zihao took the files and glanced at them. He then looked back at Wan Shoushan and nodded. "Excuse me." Wan Shoushan chuckled. "Please don''t mind us, President Xian. You can go handle your matters." Initially, Jiang Ruolan thought Xian Zihao was busy with her work, so she didn''t follow him. But who knows, he will stop after walking two steps. Seeing her standing still, he asked her, "Are you going to come with me?" "President Xian, this is the final plan of the Ling Group''s building in H City and this list was sent after our people finished the inspection. One of the people in charge includes Han Xuegang and the department manager who disappeared a while ago, Wei Donghai." Upon hearing Wei Donghai''s name, Jiang Ruolan''s footstep paused. However, at the same time, Xian Zihao held her hand and looked back at her with a calm gaze. Jiang Ruolan smiled. "Are you looking for them?" "Yes." Xian Zihao told the person to leave first before flipping through the files in his hands. "I''ve been looking into it these past few months, but they''ve done it to the point where I can''t find any evidence. Even if there is, it''s not enough. But this time, it''s enough to trap them out of the cocoon." Jiang Ruolan looked at the names list in his hand. "Including Han Xuegang?" She remembered that Xian Zihao had already planned to make a move on Han Xuegang long ago, but his way of doing things had always been more perfect than anyone else. She knew that although the Ling Group had been calm on the surface in the past few months but things were not so peaceful inside. Chapter 294 - The Old Man Would Not Stop You. Instead, He Would Personally Hand You A Gun Jiang Ruolan bit her lips and asked softly, "Have you found Wei Donghai?" "We''ve found him. Besides, I''ve sent people to control him from the shadows. Any actions he takes will be informed to me right away." Xian Zihao closed the files in his hand and gently pulled Jiang Ruolan into his embrace. He gently patted her head. "Don''t be afraid, I won''t let you get hurt again. Wei Donghai and the mastermind behind him will be caught. I am just waiting for them to enter the net. Wei Donghai is my bait. He won''t be a threat to you anymore." "You mean the person behind him isn''t as simple as Jiang Bingqing?" Jiang Ruolan was surprised. "Bingqing and Wei Donghai are only in a cooperative relationship, and she cannot interfere with his actions. Behind Wei Donghai''s actions, there is still a bigger conspiracy. However, it is not a big threat. Don''t worry. I won''t let anything happen to you again." Seeing the worry in her eyes, Xian Zihao embraced her tightly, and his tone was filled with comfort and love. "Go back to my room and relax. We''ll leave at noon." Although not many people pass by in the corridor, Jiang Ruolan was still very shy. She quickly opened her mouth to ask Xian Zihao to put her down, but when she saw how serious his expression was, it was as if he feared her leg injury would worsen, she couldn''t say a word. The care and tenderness in his eyes were very obvious. Jiang Ruolan could only awkwardly not look at the two staff members who passed by and let him carry her back to their room. After a moment, Xian Zihao left the room as he had something to take care of. Jiang Ruolan could only sit outside the window and watched the bright and sunny weather while waiting for him. She picked up a pear from the fruit bowl and began to nibble on it. As she ate, she suddenly thought of what Uncle Huang had said last night. At the same time, someone knocked on the door. It was a female staff member and the doctor from yesterday. The doctor came in and respectfully said, "Miss Jiang, President Xian asked me to come and check your ankle." Jiang Ruolan nodded and limped over to the bed. "The swelling has not completely disappeared. You need to continue pressing it with ice bags." After the doctor checked her feet, he said carefully, "The swelling was very severe last night, and it has disappeared so much. You recover quickly. You need to keep pressing it with an ice bag for another two or three hours, take some medicine, and continue to rest. Your ankle will recover after a week. But you must remember to be careful when walking and not get any more sprain." "Thank you." Jiang Ruolan took the ice bag and thanked the doctor. She looked up to see the female staff member change two plates of fresh fruit that looked like they had just been taken out of the freezer, then said softly, "Can I ask where the person in charge of your farm, Uncle Huang?" The staff member was startled and turned to look at her. "Miss Jiang is looking for Uncle Huang? He should be in the orchard now. It''s not convenient for you to go there right now. I''ll go call Uncle Huang for you." "That''s troublesome." Jiang Ruolan chuckled. "It''s alright, Uncle Huang likes to walk around. He always says it''s good for the body." The staff smiled and turned to leave. After the doctor had left, Jiang Ruolan thought of what Uncle Huang had said last night. He said that he had met that girl in G City. She was 99% sure that the girl he was talking about was her mother, Zhou Qingling. After a while, the staff came back and said apologetically, "Miss Jiang, I''m very sorry. Uncle Huang is not at the orchard today. I just asked around and found out that today is the day Uncle Huang went out to purchase seedlings. He will be back in three or four days." There was a tinge of disappointment in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, but she smiled at the staff. "It''s alright. I''m sorry for troubling you." Since Wan Shoushan already knew Jiang Ruolan''s identity, he couldn''t wait for her. After eating breakfast, he immediately went back to the company with Xie Mei. Since there''s nothing she could do right now, Jiang Ruolan decided to sleep. She was sleeping until noon. When she woke up, she saw Xian Zihao helping her put new ice bags on her feet. Jiang Ruolan was a light sleeper, she can get easily awake. "You''re awake? Are you still sleepy? Go back to sleep. It''s fine for us to leave at night." Seeing that the swelling on her feet had subsided, Xian Zihao picked up the ointment the doctor had brought and dabbed it on her swollen ankle. Jiang Ruolan got up, "I''m not going to sleep anymore. My pregnancy symptoms have decreased a little, but I can still feel nauseous and can''t sleep well. I estimate that I will have this kind of reaction up to 5 or 6 months. Let''s go home first. I can continue sleeping in the car." As she said that, her hand was trying to take the ointment. "I''ll do it myself." Xian Zihao held her hand and did not let go. He continued to dab the ointment on her patiently. A kind of cold and comfortable feeling seeped into her skin. Jiang Ruolan decided to let him do what he wanted and just sat there, watching him. "Grandpa should be mad at me." She said suddenly. Xian Zihao''s hands did not stop and without even raising his eyes, he said lightly, "Why should he be mad at you?" "I have beaten his grandson in front of him, in fact, I have even caused the Xian Family to lose face." Her face darkened. Xian Zihao just glanced at her. "The Old Man missed you." Jiang Ruolan paused, looking at him in disbelief. Xian Zihao took a simple medical bandage and lightly wrapped it around her ankle twice. After wrapping it up, he wiped the oily medicine off his hand and laughed lightly. "In that case, even if you wanted to shoot me with a gun, the Old Man would not stop you. Instead, he would personally hand you a gun." "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him in surprise. "Are you kidding me?" Xian Zihao smiled but didn''t say anything. He picked up a coat and draped it over her shoulders. "Put it on. We''re going to leave now." Afterward, Jiang Ruolan finally had the heart to admire the beautiful scenery around Aerial Club after getting on the familiar black Land Rover. When they finally left the place, Xian Zihao first stopped at the Xian''s Division in F City. He got off the car to take care of some matters. After about ten minutes, he returned and drove her back to the nearby district. When they stopped at the residential complex entrance, Jiang Ruolan unbuckled her seatbelt and looked at him. "How come you know I live here? Was it you that night?" She thought of that night when Jiang Yijun had rejected someone at the door. At that time, he told her it was a delivery man. Then Jiang Ruolan recalled the moment Xian Zihao thought she had aborted their child. She remembered the black Land Rover was here all night. Xian Zihao didn''t answer her question. He was just smiling at her. Jiang Ruolan''s heart immediately felt a burst of warmth. The moment they got off the car and walked to the unit door, Jiang Ruolan saw Yi Meixiu holding Jiang Yijun''s arm and shouting something. The impatience in Jiang Yijun''s eyes froze when he saw her and Xian Zihao. "Aiya, Yijun, you intentionally pissed me off. I just went to Ruolan''s company to find her, and she''s obviously not there. She must be resting at home, so why didn''t you let me go inside to find her?!" Yi Meixiu was tugging at his arm, shouting non-stop. When she turned around and saw Jiang Ruolan, she was stunned for a moment before looking at the tall handsome man beside her. Then, she was stunned once again as she looked at the handsome man, then at Jiang Yijun''s face, then back at the handsome man, then back at Jiang Yijun''s face again. "Hey, Yijun, don''t tell me you and Ruolan have another long-lost brother?" Chapter 295 - Between Han Xuegang And Xian Zihao, Who Is The Man That You Truly Love Jiang Yijun pushed her hand away with a cold face, "I said Jiang Ruolan isn''t here. You bugged me for more than ten minutes. Now that she''s back, if you have anything you need, just go and find her." Jiang Yijun turned around and walked inside without looking back after saying that. "Hey, Yijun! F*ck! Is this how you treat a guest like me?" Yi Meixiu waved her little fist and knocked on his back. Then, she ran excitedly to Jiang Ruolan''s side. After that, she sneakily glanced at the handsome man beside her. "Hey, who is this handsome man?" "Meixiu, you''re not working today? Why did you come looking for me?" Jiang Ruolan immediately asked her. "Aiya, nothing is as important as a handsome brother right now! Where did you find him? Is he yours? If not, then I''m going to make my move! I''ve just regained my bachelorhood! Speaking of which, he and Yijun were a little like one another! But he is really my type! Hurry up and tell me. Have you made a move yet?" Yi Meixiu whispered while holding her arm. However, no matter how low her voice was, Xian Zihao could clearly hear it from the side. Jiang Ruolan turned her head awkwardly to look at Xian Zihao, only to see him smiling. "Ugh He " At the same time, Xian Zihao''s arm was half-wrapped around her shoulder. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to introduce him to Yi Meixiu, Xian Zihao had already introduced himself. "Hello, I''m her husband." "What?!" Yi Meixiu was completely petrified. It was only after a long time that she returned to her senses. She looked at Jiang Ruolan''s blushing face with an astonishing gaze. "Jiang Ruolan! You really got married?! The man you told me about at the rice noodle shop back then" Yi Meixiu wasn''t able to finish her words. She had always felt that it was completely impossible, but the man in front of her clearly had an extraordinary temperament. "Let''s talk inside." Jiang Ruolan pulled her hand. Yi Meixiu swallowed her saliva, looked at Xian Zihao, and then back at Jiang Ruolan. Seeing that she was wearing what looked to be his coat, Yi Meixiu finally realized it was the truth. The two of them seemed to be compatible. No matter how infatuated Yi Meixiu was, she did not dare to mess around, so she could only shrug her shoulders and say, "Alright." Yi Meixiu had just walked out of a hurried relationship, and it wasn''t easy for her to meet a good man. When she found a good man, he was Jiang Ruolan''s husband. Why was her life so bitter? Just as three of them entered Jiang Ruolan''s house, Yi Meixiu immediately ran over to the couch and picked up a glass of water. After drinking two mouthfuls, she said loudly, "Jiang Ruolan, you''re too ungrateful. When did you get married? You didn''t even give me an invitation!" Jiang Ruolan glanced sideways at her but didn''t explain. She just turned around to look at Xian Zihao, afraid that he wouldn''t be able to get used to the small size house. But seeing the look on his face when he walked in, the way he casually opened the side door, as if he was observing the small rented room she had lived in The feeling of being looked over by the man she cared about rose in her heart. At this moment, Jiang Yijun came out from the other bedroom, causing Xian Zihao to glance at him. Jiang Yijun looked at him expressionlessly. To avoid bad things from happening, Jiang Ruolan tried to smooth things over. "Yijun, why don''t you go and help me--" "Let''s talk outside." Xian Zihao cut her and said this to Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan immediately shut her mouth and looked hesitantly at Xian Zihao, who had a calm expression. Then, she turned her head to look at Jiang Yijun. Jiang Yijun nodded. "Sure." Jiang Ruolan did not know what to say about this feeling of politeness and distance. Xian Zihao seemed to have seen through her worry and gave her a comforting look before walking out the door. Before Jiang Yijun left, both of them exchanged glances with each other. His face turned cold and he left the room without saying anything. "Ruolan, is he really your husband?" Yi Meixiu finally calmed down and asked with a depressed look on her face while sitting on the sofa. Obviously, in Yi Meixiu''s mind, she still remembered the love fairy tale between Jiang Ruolan and Han Xuegang a few years ago. But in this lifetime, there were only a few women who could really marry their first love. At the time, both of them were very ignorant about love. Maybe they were together because of love, or maybe it was because of their young passions. At least in that failed relationship, Jiang Ruolan learned to cherish and understand what she really wanted. She had already graduated from the compulsory course of her life. Jiang Ruolan walked over and placed Xian Zihao''s jacket on the back of the couch. She sat beside Yi Meixiu and looked at the melancholy in her eyes, "Meixiu, we were once best friends, and I have never intended to hide a lot of things from you. In the past month, you were the one who helped distract me, making me feel as if I have gone back in time while we were still in university." "When Han Xuegang and I were together, you once said that if Han Xuegang were willing to be ordinary and worked hard step by step, our future would definitely be very good. But at that time, we all thought that men''s ambitions were too modest." Jiang Ruolan spent almost an hour recounting everything that had happened in the last six months, including how Han Xuegang used her and his betrayal, her encounter with Xian Zihao, and some matters in her life, including the wedding, the misunderstanding caused by Zhou Shufen and Xiaoyi. After listening to all of this, Yi Meixiu became quiet for a long time before she said, "I didn''t expect him to become like this. However, a few months ago, Han Xuegang came to F City for his business trip. I heard he went back to look for something at school. At that time, I thought you two were still together, but looking at how you came back, I know you weren''t together anymore, but I didn''t dare to ask." Jiang Ruolan was stunned and then smiled in relief, "Of course I''m doing very well. There is no absolute in life. Before the end of life comes, no one will know who they will meet next. Because of Han Xuegang''s betrayal and use, Xian Zihao had given me too much hope and warmth. He pulled out my thorn so that I wouldn''t have to face those hardships alone." "So what you said at the rice noodle shop was true." Yi Meixiu suddenly sighed. "But I remember that you were telling it like a joke, and then we even visited that forum. Ruolan, I " Yi Meixiu pursed her lips and looked at her for a long time before asking softly, "Ruolan, between Han Xuegang and Xian Zihao, who is the man that you truly love?" Jiang Ruolan laughed. "The question never crossed my mind. Everyone is too young, too lonely, and in need of something, even if it is just something that makes others happy, but unfortunately, love is one of them, and I unluckily came across it." "As for your question.." Jiang Ruolan looked out the window at the sunlight. ?"I''ve heard that people''s hearts are like a semicircle, and when they find their better half, that person will be their eternal sunlight." "And Xian Zihao...He should be my other half-circle." Therefore, when the circle was forcibly torn apart, she would feel pain, but she would not shed another tear to show that she was weak. However, that pain was something she would never be able to forget for the rest of her life. And when her half-circle was filled up and reformed into a circle without a trace, she realized that this was the feeling of belonging that she hadn''t felt in a long time. Chapter 296 - Do You Recognize This Necklace "Sigh, did you hear? In a year that Jiang Ruolan went to H City, she hooked up with a CEO and even married him. That man seems to be the rumored Xian Zihao." "I really don''t know what methods she used. Since she''s already married to Xian Zihao, why did she run back to our company to fight over a job with us?" "I heard Xie Mei say that Jiang Ruolan was very arrogant and mighty during the interview at Aerial Club. She was afraid that no one would not know that she was the CEO''s wife. Tsk tsk, I don''t know what President Xian is thinking." The next day, Jiang Ruolan went back to the company to deliver her work and her resignation letter. Since the Spring Festival was nearer, Old Man Xian wanted everyone in the Xian Family to come back, having a good meal together. Old Man Xian wanted Jiang Yijun to go back and join them, but he (Jiang Yijun) would only go back if Jiang Ruolan went back too, otherwise, he wouldn''t leave. It would be better to go with the flow and let Jiang Yijun go with her so that this Spring Festival can be a happy and fulfilling time for the Old Man. However, as soon as she entered the company, she heard a group of women whispering about her. "Back then, she had just graduated from university and she was in her early twenties. I thought Wan Shoushan pursued her because he liked a young girl like her, who was still fresh. Now, Jiang Ruolan is already twenty-five, at such an awkward age, it''s time to say goodbye to her youth. In a few years, she might become too old." Jiang Ruolan''s footsteps suddenly stopped. She walked straight in and glanced at her female colleague who had just spoken, as well as Sister Pan Yun. As soon as they saw her enter, their expressions immediately turned solemn. Embarrassed, they didn''t dare to say anything else. "Hey, Ruolan~ ~" "Hur hur, Ruolan. Are you leaving?" "I heard that you''re now the CEO''s wife. We used to have eyes but didn''t recognize Mt. Tai. I never thought that you would actually marry a big shot like Xian Zihao." "That''s right! Ruolan, I really didn''t expect you to be so powerful." Jiang Ruolan gave them an open-minded smile. She placed the recently arranged documents on Sister Pan Yun''s desk, then turned around to look at their different expressions. After a moment, she took a glance at Sister Pan Yun. "Sister Pan Yun." "Sigh." Sister Pan Yun forced out a cautious smile. She obviously dared to speak ill of others behind their backs, but she didn''t dare to offend that person from in front. "Compared to your age, I don''t think I will be able to match up with you, Sister Pan Yun. Compared to you, I''m at most the same age as Zhou Zhiruo and Zhao Min1." Jiang Ruolan suddenly gave her a sweet smile. "If you think I''m more suitable to be a dragon girl like them, then I don''t mind." After saying that, she walked out of the office with a smile. The Department of Commerce immediately went extremely quiet. As she walked to the door and heard the quiet atmosphere inside, a smile appeared on her face. Then, before anyone could make a sound, Xian Zihao had come to their company. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to laugh, someone immediately grabbed her waist. "Little Dragon Girl, let me be your Yang Guo2." The two of them stood at the Department of Commerce''s office door. Jiang Ruolan could see from the corner of her eyes that the women inside had an awkward expression, as if they were choked by Xian Zihao''s words. Jiang Ruolan held back her laughter. "Then why don''t you call me aunt first?" As a result, he took her hand and left the company together but of course... The dignified President Xian refused to call his beloved wife ''aunt''. Due to Xian Zihao''s sudden arrival, the whole department was in chaos. Just as they walked out of the door, the department leaders came rushing to greet them once they received the news. Xian Zihao politely and cleverly rejected the invitation to a banquet. When they got home, Jiang Yijun wasn''t there. He never made it clear whether he wanted to go back or not, but he didn''t seem to quit his job here. Working in that company was his life''s greatest joy and if he didn''t want to have anything to do with the Xian Family, he can still make a living on his own. And then there was the mother who was still alive, the mother who had lost her mind. When Jiang Ruolan opened the door of Jiang Yijun''s bedroom, she saw an exquisite black velvet box placed beside the bed. She was stunned for a moment, then turned around to look at Xian Zihao. She immediately walked towards the bed and picked up the box. She remembered that there were a few pictures of this crystal necklace on Xian Zihao''s laptop. When Jiang Ruolan opened the box, Xian Zihao''s expression immediately changed. "This crystal necklace?" He glanced at her, then took the necklace and looked at it. "This is something my mother left behind." Jiang Ruolan put down the box and looked at the white crystal necklace in his hand. "I don''t know what exactly it means, and I''ve also wondered if this necklace had some kind of secret because the people from the Jiang Family have been trying to find it for the past few years. I didn''t keep it by my side and let Yijun hold it. I thought it was placed in some secret place, but I never thought it would be kept by his side just like that." "The people from the Jiang Family have been looking for this the entire time?" Xian Zihao looked at her. Jiang Ruolan nodded her head. "Yes, they are. In my impression, I seem to have heard that this necklace was given to my mother by Jiang Guanyu when they were still together back then and that was before I was born. I don''t know why they were looking for this necklace, and because I do not wish for my mother''s remnants to be taken away by them like that, I have always kept it well. That''s why until now, they still couldn''t find it. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes and looked at Xian Zihao''s face. His expression was normal, but he was carefully observing the necklace. "Zihao, do you recognize this necklace?" she asked. Xian Zihao tilted his head to look at her. "Why do you ask?" Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips, feeling a bit embarrassed to say that she had once looked through his laptop, but the doubt in her heart was too heavy. She really didn''t want to hide anything from him and cause any more misunderstandings, so she told him the truth, "In your laptop, I saw a sketch of this necklace. There were from several angles and it looked very similar. At that time, I thought that you might not recognize this necklace, but since the necklace was not in my hands, I didn''t mention it." Xian Zihao smiled with understanding. "You think I peep at your mother''s necklace too?" Jiang Ruolan immediately said, "Then, why are you looking at this thing? How can I not be so suspicious ~" Xian Zihao smiled and returned the necklace to her hand. He looked at her seriously, "Ruolan, there''s an eighty percent chance that this crystal necklace is related to a great army that came from twenty years ago. It was quite impossible for this case to be re-investigated, as it has been going on for too long. I found out that a few pieces of jewelry offered by an influential person from Brazil were related to this corruption. The necklace in your hand should be one of them, but without a professional examination, I am not entirely sure." "However, you should keep it in mind. The Jiang Family has their own reasons for wanting this necklace." With that, he patted her gently on the shoulder as if he was comforting her, "Since this is your mother''s treasure, you should keep it carefully." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the top-grade white crystal necklace. Thinking back to the fake crystal necklace that her mother had brought with her when she killed herself, at that time, Jiang Ruolan still couldn''t understand why her mother did that. However, Xian Zihao''s short sentence finally solved half of her doubts. . . *** Glossary: 1 Two female lead characters in the wuxia novel ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'' by Jin Yong. Jin Yong describes their appearance as "naturally elegant, with a bright countenance." 2A fictional protagonist of the wuxia novel ''The Return of the Condor Heroes'' by Jin Yong. Chapter 297 - Mr. Xian Has Good Eyes "A great army twenty years ago? A corruption case?" She said, "I think I heard about it from some teachers. They just put up a bad example in class and mentioned the unsolved greed twenty years ago. The tainted case seemed to be a result of the covert alliance of several great powers at that time. When the equipment was manufactured, there was a lack of work, which led to all the equipment being rebuilt while the nearly 1 billion yuan that was swallowed up was gone. The people involved in this had died because they were being killed or died because of illness. Many had already left the country, so there was no way to trace them back." Xian Zihao smiled blandly. "Looks like this little hedgehog''s mind is not only filled with business news. She also knew the few things that very few people know about." Jiang Ruolan could clearly hear the teasing tone in his words. She wrapped her arms around his waist and smiled as she said, "Who said that my mind was only filled with business news? There are a lot of things in there that you probably don''t even know." "Oh? Tell me about it." Xian Zihao smiled and lovingly embraced her as he bent his head down to kiss the tip of her nose. "I won''t tell you ~" Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment and suddenly felt shy. She blushed just by thinking about it. She leaned her head against his chest. "Jiang Ruolan." Xian Zihao stiffened for a moment before hugging her tightly. At the same time, he was smiling wryly. His voice unexpectedly became a bit hoarse as he whispered into her ears, "Are you trying to seduce me?" Xian Zihao''s kiss caught Jiang Ruolan off guard. She wanted to avoid it but was reluctant. The warm throbbing in her chests matched his increasingly intense kiss. The entanglement of their tongues made her realize that Xian Zihao''s love for her had deepened unknowingly. The relationship between the two had unknowingly become even deeper due to this misunderstanding and mistake. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if it was because of the separation or what, but when she opened her eyes and looked at his face, she could see her own reflection in his eyes. Xian Zihao''s breathing became heavier, as if he wanted to rob even more of her. It was as if he wanted to swallow her whole, and his grip on her waist was so strong that it was almost unbearable for her. In that instant, his body trembled a little, but he forcefully endured it. Xian Zihao hesitantly let go of her dark red lips and tenderly kissed them before hugging her tightly. "I can see you, I can hug you, but I can''t touch you." "Hmm?" Jiang Ruolan raised her head from his embrace, looking at him. She could clearly see the suppressed desire in his eyes. "So uncomfortable." Xian Zihao pursed his lips and sighed helplessly. "Why did I never know that you have a perverted personality too? Indeed, even the dignified President Xian is no exception." She laughed. Seeing her snuggled in his embrace like a shy kitten, Xian Zihao immediately pushed her body away gently and walked out of the bedroom. "Where are you going?" Jiang Ruolan was dumbfounded. "Taking a cold shower." His voice was still slightly hoarse, but it was bewitching. Jiang Ruolan blushed in embarrassment as she watched Xian Zihao enter the bathroom. She lowered her head to look at her belly and caressed it gently. Then she said softly, "My darling, you have seen with your own eyes the grievances that your daddy and I have borne. Darling, you have to show mercy to your own daddy. Your daddy is a good dad. He really values you." When Xian Zihao had finished taking a cold shower, suddenly there was a knock on the door. Sister Qiao had come back from abroad and knocked on the door to find Jiang Ruolan. As soon as she walked in, she took two sets of new clothes and passed them to Jiang Ruolan. "Ruolan, quickly wear them. This is a new style made by a friend of mine from the clothing factory in Imperial City. It''s too small for me.". As soon as Sister Qiao entered the room, she said these words. When she raised her head and saw that the person who opened the door was an extremely handsome man, she was stunned. Xian Zihao was holding the clothes and staring blankly at her. "This This is " "Sister Qiao, he''s my husband. His surname is Xian." Jiang Rulan immediately explained. Sister Qiao was not too surprised, but she was stunned for a moment before she laughed even more, "Ah, Mr. Xian really has good eyes. He was right to marry you. Look at me, where are my manners. I thought Ruolan was the only one living here, so I just barged in. Please don''t take offense, I''m used to coming here. I didn''t notice there were other people in the house." "No problem, no need to be so polite." Xian Zihao didn''t mind it. He smiled amiably and gestured for Sister Qiao to go in to take a seat. Sister Qiao quickly pulled Jiang Ruolan to sit on the couch in the middle of the living room. Xian Zihao went to the refrigerator to get some fruits and put them on the table. "Thank you. Ruolan, when did you get married? Oh, girl, I always thought you were an unpolished jade. I never thought that you would find someone like Mr. Xian. He is definitely not an ordinary person and has good eyes. It''s a blessing that you were able to marry him!" Sister Qiao said happily. Xian Zihao''s mouth curled up, and a faint smile appeared on his elegant face. He smiled at Sister Qiao. "Marrying Ruolan was indeed my good fortune." Although Sister Qiao was very lazy in life, she was, after all, a businesswoman who had seen too much of the world. Her shrewd eyes swept across Xian Zihao, then glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was smiling shamelessly. She immediately smiled and grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hand, patting it on the back. "Good child, are you going to leave with Mr. Xian? You already paid half a year''s rent. I will get the rest of the money and the deposit back to you in a moment." "No need, Sister Qiao. You keep this house for me first. I will pay the rent regularly. There are too many memories here. I don''t want you to rent this house to someone else." Jiang Ruolan hurriedly stopped her. "You don''t have to give me back my money." Sister Qiao was stunned. "You''re still planning to come back?" "Can''t I treat this place as my parents'' house?" Jiang Ruolan hugged her arm and smiled coquettishly. Sister Qiao looked at her for a long time before she burst into laughter. She pulled her hand and said with reluctance in her eyes, "You silly child. Since you already consider this house as your parents'' house, why would I need to charge rent?!" "That won''t do, I will keep paying the rent. Sister Qiao, you are a businesswoman, there''s no need to break the business rules because of me. Friends are friends, and rent is rent!" With that, Jiang Ruolan turned to look at Xian Zihao, wondering if he would agree to keep paying rent for the house. Xian Zihao''s eyes were focused on her the entire time. When Jiang Ruolan looked at him, he immediately smiled and said, "Up to you." Of course, Jiang Ruolan did not expect Xian Zihao to buy the house from Sister Qiao in the future, but that was the future story. **** Before going back to H City, Yi Meixiu hugged her for a long time. Jiang Ruolan whispered in her ear, "Thank you." Whether it was the help that Sister Qiao had given her or the way Yi Meixiu had taken her out to eat and play, it was the best comfort she had for the whole month. Yi Meixiu was one of those careless, unexpressive girls who always thought that Jiang Ruolan might have come back here because of a loss of love or because something sad had happened, but she never questioned her and just used her way to distract her (Jiang Ruolan). Spending time in a game arcade, nibbling on the pig''s feet, singing karaoke, and drinking There were many ways for a good sister to comfort a person, and Yi Meixiu''s method was accompanying Jiang Ruolan throughout the month. Jiang Ruolan would remember this for the rest of her life until she became old. Chapter 298 - My Wife, Jiang Ruolan Since Old Man Xian will be in Beijing to gather with his former comrades-in-arms before the Spring Festival, so Xian Zihao decided to change locations at the last minute. Jiang Ruolan did not expect that she was already on a plane heading to Beijing by the time she woke up. And when she found out Old Man Xian and his friends were waiting for their presence, she immediately felt anxious. Jiang Ruolan hurried to find clothes to wear and complained to Xian Zihao for not telling her this plan in advance. She was also angry because Xian Zihao let her continue sleeping on the plane. While they were on their way to Beijing, Jiang Ruolan already woke up and was in a daze. At that time, Xian Zihao told her to go back to sleep. When Xian Zihao saw Jiang Ruolan''s flustered look, he couldn''t help but find it funny. The hotel staff quickly handed her a set of clothes. Jiang Ruolan looked at the silver dress that followed her body''s shape. The dress was exquisite and the color was very matching with her skin. Jiang Ruolan pointing at the dress, then pointing at Xian Zihao. "You''ve already reserved it for me?" Xian Zihao had a gentle smile on his face. "Wear it. I want to take a look." Jiang Ruolan didn''t think that Xian Zihao already knew her dressing style so well. For such a simple yet elegant small dress, no matter at which occasion she wore it, it wouldn''t attract too much attention. She kept a low profile while carrying a little bit of agility and playfulness. When she looked up and saw the intense look in his eyes, her heart immediately skipped a beat. Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered the words that Zhou Shufen had once said in front of her, that she did not know the true heart of Xian Zihao and did not know him as deeply as she (Zhou Shufen) did. Well, Zhou Shufen was wrong. Because of her family''s superiority and past self-confidence, she had become a woman who could only rely on these senses of superiority to find a place to live. Xian Zihao''s heart no longer belonged to her. She should have realized that. The sooner, the better. It was unknown if all women were like this, but it was inevitable that Jiang Ruolan would blush from his intense gaze. When she put on the dress and came out, Xian Zihao''s eyes did not move from her. He looked at her dress and the long hair she had tied into a bun. There was praise in his eyes. "Very pretty." His sincere praise lingered around her. When Jiang Ruolan walked past Xian Zihao with a slightly reddened face, he immediately grabbed her waist, bent down, and whispered into her ear. "The most beautiful time for a woman is when she doesn''t realize how beautiful she is." Perhaps because Jiang Ruolan was in a good mood, she didn''t refuse his praise. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck and looked up at his handsome face and his calm temperament. Her heart was bubbling with happiness. "Zihao, do you know what a man looks like when he''s at his most handsome?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and smiled at her. "They will look like you. Looking at your wife with deep feelings of love, treat her well, giving her endless happiness and loving her without remorse." She looked into his eyes, which were as deep as black pools. Xian Zihao smiled and bent down to kiss her on the forehead. "It''s just instinct, you fool." Instinct? Such instinct must be born out of love, right? Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She just smiled at him, but her heart felt as if it were filled to the brim with honey. As the Spring Festival approached, the number of cars on the road in front of Tiananmen Square lessened. The bustling city of the nation''s capital had finally become less crowded before the Spring Festival. More than a hundred military and luxurious cars were parked near the square. Xian Zihao parked his black Land Rover nearer them. Jiang Ruolan had just gotten out of the car when she saw them. She didn''t look at the signs, only glanced at the license plates, and immediately knew that all the guests the Old Man invited tonight weren''t ordinary people. Among these luxurious cars, there''s Xian Zihao''s black Land Rover. He wasn''t picky with cars even though he had grown up in the outstanding Xian Family. He absolutely didn''t need to borrow the external sources and power to show off. Just by standing here was enough for others to admire him. This low-profile and reserved nature of his made him appear more extraordinary. Moreover, this nature made Jiang Ruolan feel an unprecedented sense of security and confidence whenever she stood by his side. "Who are these people? I haven''t seen him for a month. Now that I''ve come to see him, wouldn''t it be bad if I interrupted his meeting with his old friends?" Before Jiang Ruolan walked to the hotel nearby, she looked at the surroundings and asked in a low voice. "The Old Man specifically asked you to come here because he wanted to compensate for the mistake I made on the wedding day. He wanted to show you off in front of these people and announce to the world that you, Jiang Ruolan, are his granddaughter-in-law." Xian Zihao''s clear eyes once again flashed with an apologetic look. No matter how powerful Xian Zihao was, he was still not a saint. There had to be something that he suddenly could not foresee and control. It was a matter of principle, so of course, Jiang Ruolan could get over it after a long time, but she did not expect the Old Man to have such a thought. When she asked this question, Xian Zihao quickly grabbed her hand. He seemed to be joking but also very serious when he said, "The Old Man wanted to use himself as a judge to correct my wife''s name for me, the unfilial grandson." Seeing the smile in his eyes, Jiang Ruolan said in surprise, "I always thought that grandfather would blame me." "Although the Old Man is stubborn, as long as he sincerely accepts you, he''ll take your feelings into consideration. Therefore, he''ll only love you more and not blaming you." Xian Zihao gently and soothingly shook her hand as they walked into the hotel lobby. Although he was dressed in a tailored black casual suit that matched her silver-white dress, his appearance was still very eye-catching, in a low-key manner. The moment they entered the hotel, they were greeted with a wave of admiration. Tonight was truly a gathering of the upper class. Regardless of whether they were old or young, their bearing was extraordinary. Everyone was either rich or noble, and as expected, they all had great origins. "Yo, isn''t this Old General Xian''s obedient grandson, Xian Zihao?! You''re finally here. We were all just talking about you!" Someone recognized them first and hurried over to greet them. After that, the crowd erupted into a frenzy. They were looking at both of them with smiles in their eyes and soon quite a few of them came forward to welcome them. "Everyone, we''re sorry for being late." Xian Zihao had a smile on his face as he shook hands with a few of them. He looked at the elders who were looking in their direction before gesturing for Jiang Ruolan to follow him. "Elder Chang, Elder Xiao, Elder Bai." Some of them looked at Jiang Ruolan with a meaningful look, like they knew something about her, while others were completely unaware. A month ago, the Xian Family''s wedding was postponed due to unexplained reasons, and those who were prepared to go to congratulate Jiang Ruolan all had their own perspective about her in their hearts. However, they didn''t dare to say it on her face. In the end, someone curiously asked, "Who is this beautiful lady?" "My wife, Jiang Ruolan." Xian Zihao introduced. Chapter 299 - You Deserved Those Slaps I Jiang Ruolan greeted the smiling seniors with a smile on her face, "Junior Ruolan, greetings to the seniors." Jiang Ruolan noticed that Senior Zhou was also there, chatting with someone not too far away. All of the elders were looking in his direction. It seemed like these old men all knew about Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao''s past. Perhaps a few years ago, they all thought that the two families'' grandchildren would get married. That''s why they were so surprised at this moment. Old Chang kept smiling and exclaimed, "I didn''t expect Zihao to be married. Time truly makes one feel old. Old men like us, I''m afraid we really won''t be able to live for many years." At this moment, Old Man Xian''s voice was heard from the other side, "Move, move! Let this Old Man see my precious grandson''s wife!" Old Man Xian was wearing a black suit. He walked in a hurry from the crowd without anyone supporting him. When he saw Jiang Ruolan standing there, a smile almost blossomed on his old face as he walked quickly with his cane, "Ruolan, you really made grandpa wait!" The Old Man looked a little agitated. Jiang Ruolan was startled and she was afraid that the Old Man would fall to the ground. She quickly walked over and supported him. "Grandfather, you have to be careful." "I''m fine, don''t worry. I won''t fall. This Old Man is still strong. Right now, the important thing is you spoiled girl! It''s good that you''re willing to come back." Old Man Xian patted her hand gently and whispered in a voice that only she could hear, "Silly child, it was hard on you. Grandfather was inconsiderate at that time. I should have found someone to watch over that stinking brat. If I really did that, nothing would happen on that day. Sigh." Jiang Ruolan was filled with gratitude as she supported the Old Man. "Grandpa, it''s all in the past now." "It''s good that you don''t take it to heart. Good child, just you wait. Grandpa will ask Xian Family to arrange a better wedding for you. If anything happens to Zihao, I will tie him up!" "Haha, looks like Old General Xian is very satisfied with your grandson''s wife?" "My precious granddaughter-in-law is very sensible, she knows her place. After not meeting her for a while, this Old Man is very anxious!" Old Man Xian glanced at them and said half-jokingly, "And there''s also Zihao. Being able to meet this girl was a good fortune for my Xian Family. Back then, when they were getting married, I didn''t know this girl properly, but now, I felt relieved knowing that my good grandson has good eyes!" "You are indeed lucky, Old General Xian." At this moment, another elderly man next to Elder Chang laughed. "A year ago, I heard that Zihao ignored your wishes and opposed marrying a partner of your choice. I also heard you were so furious at that time. I was wondering how Zihao dared to lay a hand on Old General Xian and challenging his authority?" Old Man Xian grunted. He was right. Back then, what angered him the most was that Xian Zihao had ignored his opposition and challenged his authority in the Xian Family. "Old General Xian is already so old, but his bearing hasn''t diminished at all. Now, even his grandson''s wife seems to have borne your bearing." "Hasn''t your grandson been married for almost half a year? When will your grandson plan to give you great-grandchildren?" Everyone had their own doubts. There were those who wanted to provoke Old Man Xian, those who wanted to curry favor with him, and those who were watching from the sidelines. However, most of them were there to give Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan their blessings. Jiang Ruolan could only smile. Old Man Xian patted her hand as he calmly said, "My great-grandson is already in this girl''s stomach. In a few months, this Old Man will be able to hold him and wander around together in the courtyard!" "Grandpa ~" Jiang Ruolan called out to him in embarrassment, but the Old Man looked at her happily. His eyes were filled with endless happiness that she had returned with. To Jiang Ruolan, Old Man Xian''s love and care for her was already her greatest recognition. She was so touched that she didn''t know what to do. She could only let the Old Man pull her and introduce her to the elders one by one. "What is the child going to be called?" "Did you go and take a look? Is it a boy or a girl?" In the midst of the greetings, Jiang Ruolan felt that she almost couldn''t handle all of the enthusiasm. When she turned around, she could see Xian Zihao''s smiling gaze. She then continued to chat with the Old Man and the warm elders. This was a gathering of the older generation. Although the topic often changed to Xian Zihao and her, the main topic was still the greetings from the older generation. When the Old Man saw Jiang Ruolan''s face stiffened, his heart ached. "I''m fine, grandfather. I''m not tired." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "You are not tired, but my great-grandson is tired. Zihao, accompany Ruolan to rest. Don''t let her be too tired." Old Man Xian slowly let go and give her back to Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao gently embraced her waist. Seeing the tiredness in her eyes, his heart ache. He knew that Jiang Ruolan would get easily tired due to her pregnancy and after spending so much time on such an occasion, who wouldn''t get tired? Even if she kept smiling, her fatigue was really obvious. Since the Old Man had already said this, Jiang Ruolan didn''t refuse and obediently listened to his words. Xian Zihao then led her to a nearby table, pulled the chair, and helped her sit down. "It seems that Zihao and Miss Jiang really loved each other!" At this moment, someone looked over from the Old Man''s side and spoke sincerely. "How can he not love his wife? They only got married a short while ago, and she''s already pregnant ~" Another elder mocked from the side. Old Man Xian also nodded with a smile. Jiang Ruolan didn''t feel too good for being the center of attention. Xian Zihao immediately poured her a cup of scented tea, and she sipped on it. Of course, Senior Zhou also saw this scene clearly, but he didn''t come over to greet them. Xian Zihao didn''t spare a glance at Senior Zhou, but Jiang Ruolan could feel that Senior Zhou''s gaze was a bit cold. When she thought that Zhou Shufen probably did not come to Beijing with him, that beautiful figure had already entered her sight. Today, Zhou Shufen wore a long black gown with a short black mink jacket over her body. Her long hair was coiled up in a similar manner. She looked grand and dignified. She still possessed an extraordinary temperament that belonged solely to Senior Zhou''s granddaughter. But in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, the moment she saw this equally strong woman, she could also see Little Fishie lying in bed sick, almost to the end of her life. But even though she knew about Xiaoyi''s illness, she still couldn''t let Zhou Shufen go! Her daughter had a malignant brain tumor, but she, Zhou Shufen, while making her daughter''s dream of meeting her father come true, she also created a future for herself. What a clever woman she was. Chapter 300 - You Deserved Those Slaps II At this point, more guests were coming. The Old Man happily called Xian Zihao. Although Xian Zihao was initially here to accompany her, Jiang Ruolan did not want to leave a bad impression on these people thus she told him to leave her alone and went to accompany the Old Man. Jiang Ruolan was sitting by herself, sipping a cup of scented tea. From time to time, she would smile at the people who came to greet her. She did not see Cui Liuxian today. In the end, everything that Cui Liuxian had done to her in the Xian Family had been seen clearly by the Old Man. Before Cui Liuxian admitted her mistake and knew what was right and wrong, the Old Man would not allow her to leave the room and continue being so unrestrained. Actually, if we look past this punishment, the Old Man still doted on Cui Liuxian, but because he loved her dearly, he wanted her to change. Cui Liuxian was someone he had spoiled since she was young, so it was his responsibility to teach her how to be human again. Jiang Ruolan looked up and watched Xian Zihao skillfully smiling at the elders. Old Man Xian''s laughter occasionally attracted the surrounding people. He was smiling to the point where one could feel the spring breeze. A waitress came to her table to change the hot water in the teapot. Suddenly someone accidentally bumped into her, and she almost spilled the entire pot of hot water on Jiang Ruolan. Luckily, Jiang Ruolan''s reflex was fast. She quickly got up and dodged it. The waitress hurriedly apologized to her. Jiang Ruolan looked over Xian Zihao''s direction and saw how worried he was. He was about to walk towards her, but Jiang Ruolan quickly waved her hands and smiled at him, reassuring him that she was fine. Then she looked down and saw that the waitress really didn''t do it on purpose, so she didn''t say anything and bent down to help her pick up the shattered teapot. "Miss Jiang, it''s better if I do it myself. You can''t get injured." The waitress said nervously. "This is a small matter. Let me help you." Jiang Ruolan smiled and picked the glass one by one. She saw that this teapot was of top-grade quality. Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the kind heart to meddle in other people''s business, but when she saw the waitress''s distressed look, she suddenly recalled the scene when she was once forced to work and was fired by her boss for breaking a bowl. That''s why when this incident occurred, she couldn''t help herself from helping the waitress. "Let me handle it. If your manager asks, then tell him that it was me who broke it." That waitress expressed her gratitude over and over again, while Jiang Ruolan merely smiled. She picked up the last piece and threw it into the trash can. Suddenly, a pair of shiny leather shoes entered her line of sight. Jiang Ruolan glanced at the leather shoes and slowly raised her head. When she saw the person, she immediately took the wet towel and wiped her hands before standing up. "Senior Zhou." Jiang Ruolan greeted him naturally with some respect in her eyes. Regardless of what Senior Zhou''s relationship was with Zhou Shufen or what his relationship was with her mother, Zhou Qingling, at the very least, this courtesy was needed. She, Jiang Ruolan, did not have the habit of falling out with anyone in this kind of situation. "Miss Jiang''s body got bigger after a month of not seeing you." Senior Zhou looked at her with a smile. His bright eyes were fixed on her face as if he was observing something. Jiang Ruolan smiled and patted her belly, "Yes, my body is getting bigger, isn''t it? Senior Zhou, you don''t have to say it. Hur Hur. Anyway, I have no other choice. When a woman gets pregnant, she will unknowingly grow slightly bigger. I can only try my best not to be too fat so that everyone will still be able to recognize me." As if Senior Zhou didn''t know that she was pregnant, he slightly frowned. Jiang Ruolan stood straight and indifferently looking at the old man, who was still handsome despite the vicissitudes of life. "How many months has it been?" He asked softly, the coldness in his voice receding, but it was obvious that he was not in a good mood. "Two and a half months." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Senior Zhou looked at her again, narrowing his eyes as if he were sizing up her appearance. Jiang Ruolan did not dodge from his gaze until Zhou Shufen noticed both of them. She looked a little hesitant before walking towards them. Before Zhou Shufen could walk over, Xian Zihao had already returned to Jiang Ruolan''s side. He held her hand, politely and indifferently looking at Senior Zhou, who had a stiff expression on his face. Zhou Shufen, who originally wanted to walk over, immediately stopped and stood still when she saw Xian Zihao''s gentle and caring gaze on Jiang Ruolan. She quietly watched them on the sideline. In the end, she didn''t walk in their direction but instead turned around and walked towards the crowd on the other side, as if she did not want to meet up with them. Rather than saying she didn''t want to face them, it would be better to say that Zhou Shufen didn''t want to meet with Jiang Ruolan at all. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, naturally understood what Zhou Shufen was thinking. Perhaps she had no way of guessing it when Xiaoyi''s identity and Xian Zihao''s attitude was unclear, but now, after she knew the truth, she could clearly guess what Zhou Shufen was thinking. Xian Zihao would be Zhou Shufen''s only hope after Xiaoyi left. Zhou Shufen might not be as despicable as Jiang Ruolan thought, but she knew that she had to be on guard against a woman who really wanted something. "Zihao, Senior Zhou here said that he hadn''t seen me for a month, so he came to greet me specially." Jiang Ruolan said while smiling politely. Looking at Xian Zihao''s expression, it was obvious that he understood her meaning. Xian Zihao also laughed out loud as he looked at Senior Zhou''s expressionless face. "Senior Zhou is too polite. We should be the ones serving you a cup of tea." "You two are very sweet." Senior Zhou''s expression did not change, but the smile at the corner of his mouth held a hint of coldness. He looked at Xian Zihao''s smiling face and said, "Zihao, are you sure you won''t accept my suggestion?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand Senior Zhou''s words, but she didn''t let it show on her face. She only looked at Xian Zihao calmly. Xian Zihao''s expression still didn''t change as he took the two cups of tea from the waiter''s tray. He passed one to Senior Zhou and said calmly, "Although Senior Zhou''s suggestion is interesting, it is not what I want. I hope you will respect my decision." Xian Zihao paused for a moment after placing the teacup in Senior Zhou''s hand. He looked at him meaningfully. "Senior Zhou should consider yourself first." Senior Zhou''s face was sullen. He took the tea but didn''t drink it. He put it down and sneered at them before turning around and walking away. After Senior Zhou left, Jiang Ruolan immediately asked, "What did he mean by that?" Xian Zihao put down his teacup and asked her to sit down. He then said softly, "This is a serious matter. Let''s talk about it when we get back." Jiang Ruolan nodded. While looking at Senior Zhou''s back, she thought to herself. Just now, Senior Zhou was looking at her. Did he recognize her relationship with Zhou Qingling, or did she just overthink it? It was hard to tell what kind of emotion Senior Zhou was having when he looked at her. There was indifference, complexity, and also a bit of suspicion. **** It''s already late, but the banquet was still on-going. Jiang Ruolan rested for a while and then went over to the Old Man''s side. Old Man Xian was grinning from ear to ear and seemed to be truly happy. It was already 11 p.m., and Old Man Xian was still full of energy and vitality. This gathering, which was organized by Old Man Xian, was not only among the elderly, but there was also a group of young people in their twenties and thirties. At this moment, Xian Zihao, on behalf of Old Man Xian, was told to send the guests who came to meet him to the restroom. He left Jiang Ruolan with the Old Man and immediately helped send off the guest. Zhou Shufen took this opportunity to go towards Old Man Xian''s direction. When she saw Jiang Ruolan standing beside him, her bright eyes only swept across Jiang Ruolan''s body once, then she walked in front of Old Man, smiled, and said, "Grandpa Xian, you''re getting redder and redder. Other people get one year older every New Year''s Day, but you, you seem to get one year younger every New Year''s Day!" Old Man Xian just smiled politely at Zhou Shufen, but he was not too happy with her words. He then took Jiang Ruolan''s hand and said, "Ruolan, go find Zihao for grandpa. I want to see how Old Bai is doing." She could tell that the Old Man had something to say to Zhou Shufen. Jiang Ruolan nodded without batting an eyelid and turned to leave. She did not look back, nor did she intend to eavesdrop. Chapter 301 - You Deserved Those Slaps III From the expression on Old Man Xian''s face when he saw Zhou Shufen just now, he looked quite afraid of her appearance. Perhaps it was due to an incident of Xiaoyi called Xian Zihao ''daddy'' and why he didn''t attend the wedding ceremony. Xian Zihao must have already told his reason; otherwise, Old Man Xian definitely wouldn''t have looked at Zhou Shufen with an estranged smile on his face. Xiaoyi was pitiful, but what was Zhou Shufen''s motive for doing this? Old Man Xian probably saw it very clearly too. Jiang Ruolan went straight to find Xian Zihao. When she arrived on the sixth floor, she realized that the Old Man''s room was on the sixth floor too, because Chaoxiang was lying at the door, holding Xian Zihao''s pants in its mouth as it moaned pitifully. ''Good heavens, Old Man, you''re really a weirdo. You even bring this dog along when you''re out of the house!'' It seemed like this little guy was really closed with the Old Man. It would be able to hitch a ride to Beijing. "How is Old Bai?" Jiang Ruolan immediately asked as she walked closer. Xian Zihao closed the door and pulled her into his embrace. "He''s already gone to sleep. After all, he''s already old and has high blood pressure. Old Bai only has this chance to come to Beijing, but he can''t keep standing around and socializing for a long time." As he spoke, he caressed her face. "Why do you look so pale?" "Maybe because I smiled for too long, so my face became stiff? Who would have thought that grandpa had so many friends? He keeps smiling every time he sees one!" It was rare for Jiang Ruolan to act like a spoiled child. Since there''s no one in the corridor, she took this advantage to lean into Xian Zihao''s arms and transferred her weight to him. Xian Zihao sighed, "Then after the banquet ended, I will take you home. But first, go rest. Our room is there." "It''s alright. Oh, by the way, grandpa just called you from the lobby." Jiang Ruolan coquettishly wrapped her hands around Xian Zihao''s shoulder, and when she saw the gentleness in his eyes, she grinned. "I''ll go take a look." Xian Zihao patted her shoulder and glanced at her pale face again. Then, he took out their room card and opened the door to a room not far away. "Go rest. I''ll come to pick you up once the banquet ends." Jiang Ruolan nodded. She was indeed tired, so it was good to find a room to lie down for a while. It wasn''t until Xian Zihao took the elevator down that Jiang Ruolan glanced at Chaoxiang, who was lying in front of the Old Man''s door. Jiang Ruolan narrowed her eyes and walked over. She bent down and patted its head. "Hey, buddy, did you miss me?" Chaoxiang shook its tail at her. Jiang Ruolan smiled and squatted in front of it, trying to continue making this little brat, who had already submitted to her, into her best friend. She touched its head and said with a gentle and ingratiating voice. "Ah Xiang, you are really lucky for having Old Man Xian as your master. Only someone like the Old Man would have the courage to bring you out to see the world." Jiang Ruolan thought that it wouldn''t understand, but who knew that it would suddenly explode and shout at her. "Woof! Woof! Grrr! Woof!" All right "Ah Xiang, let''s have the Old Man take you out into the wilderness tonight. Let''s light a bonfire and roast the meat." Chaoxiang wagged its tail at her cheerfully. Jiang Ruolan teased Chaoxiang for a while. She then turned around and entered the room. She originally wanted to lie down and rest, but when she entered the room, she stopped. Just now, there seemed to be a figure there. Jiang Ruolan took a step back from the door and looked outside. Sure enough, she saw a slightly well-dressed, half-bald man in his fifties standing by the elevator. He was looking left and right as if he was checking if there was anyone around. Jiang Ruolan narrowed her eyes and looked at the man. Thinking that it had nothing to do with her, she started to walk back in. "Miss Jiang!" The man suddenly called her. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and looked back, only to see the man striding towards her in quick steps. She didn''t know this man, so she was wary of him. She glanced at the camera in the corridor, then looked at the alarm before her, thinking that if this man acted maliciously, she would definitely call for help. However, this man didn''t seem to have any malicious intent towards her. He quickly walked over and stopped a meter in front of her. With a courteous and respectful gaze, he said, "Miss Jiang, I''m sorry to bother you." "May I ask who you are?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him doubtfully. "I am the Deputy Director of the H City''s Audit Office. My surname is Duan. When I learned that Old General Xian and the other seniors had gathered here before the Spring Festival, I had asked a friend to reserve a room here for me." With his back facing the camera, he smiled as he looked at Jiang Ruolan''s cautious gaze, "Miss Jiang, don''t worry. I mean no harm, I just want to ask for your help." "Although you are from H City, I''m still not familiar with you. I am very curious what kind of help you want me to help you with." Jiang Ruolan looked at him calmly. At this time, the man took out an exquisite box from his sleeve, and with his back facing the camera, he quietly handed it to her, "It''s going to be the Spring Festival soon. This is a little gift I want to give to President Xian and Miss Jiang." Jiang Ruolan looked down at the slender box in his hand. This was the real work of Tang Yin! Wasn''t it very valuable? If she accepted this, it would be a huge problem. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment and suddenly felt a wave of nausea. She immediately covered her mouth and whispered, "I''m sorry, I''m pregnant. I really wanted to vomit right now." After saying that, under the man''s somewhat astonished expression, she quickly turned around and entered the room. After closing the door, she immediately looked through the peephole. Jiang Ruolan had been in this business world for years. As a journalist from the Department of Commerce, if she didn''t see this man''s thought cleary, then she will be stupid. It was obvious that Deputy Director Duan was not a fool. He stood outside the door for a while before he left. Jiang Ruolan finally felt relieved when she heard the sound of footsteps walking further and further away. **** Midnight, at the Hotel lobby. The place was still bustling with noise and excitement. When Jiang Ruolan went downstairs, she immediately saw that Xian Zihao was still greeting guests. She walked directly towards him. Just as she took a few steps, a tall figure suddenly appeared beside her. Seeing that it was Zhou Shufen, Jiang Ruolan stopped in her tracks and calmly glanced at her. Zhou Shufen seemed to have some resentment towards the slaps she threw that day because normally when she saw her (Jiang Ruolan), she would smile or at least try to smile and appear kind-hearted on the surface. "I thought you would just leave and only go back after a few years. I didn''t expect to see you here." Zhou Shufen was the first to open her mouth. As if out of politeness, she passed Jiang Ruolan a glass of champagne. Jiang Ruolan took the champagne but didn''t drink it. She just smiled, "Then you''re wrong, Miss Zhou. If a man wants to find his woman, he doesn''t need a few years. A month is enough for him to solve all the troublesome problems, at least for Zihao. Even if I go to America, Argentina, or Africa, how hard can it be for him to find me?" Zhou Shufen sneered but didn''t say anything. Jiang Ruolan saw a bitter smile flash past her eyes. Obviously Zhou Shufen should know what she said was the truth. With Xian Zihao''s strength, if he wanted to find someone, he wouldn''t need so many years. A month is his only limit. He waited for her to calm down first before going looking for her. Otherwise, why would she, Jiang Ruolan turn back so easily? "Why don''t you drink? Are you afraid that I''ll poison it?" Seeing Jiang Ruolan playing with the champagne glass in her hand but not taking a sip, Zhou Shufen raised her eyebrows as if she was looking down on her. Jiang Ruolan''s gaze was indifferent. "When Miss Zhou was pregnant with Little Fishie, did you drink a lot?" Zhou Shufen''s eyes stiffened. It was as if she had already known that Jiang Ruolan was pregnant, but she wasn''t sure. However, after hearing the words from her mouth, Zhou Shufen immediately lowered her gaze and looked at her (Jiang Ruolan) lower abdomen Chapter 302 - You Deserved Those Slaps IV There were some complicated emotions in her eyes. Zhou Shufen took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Ruolan, saying, "It seems that you have really worked hard in the dark to maintain this marriage. You have it so easily." "I don''t seem to understand Miss Zhou''s words. My marriage is legal; my relationship with Zihao is very harmonious. We have been married for almost half a year, and now we going to have children. This is clearly a very normal life and for you to say that I work hard in the dark, it was such a laughable matter." "Actually, Miss Zhou, if you really have enough free time, you should spend more time with your daughter and you shouldn''t use her sickness to pave the way for your future. In this life, there are some things that you can''t just abandon and take back whenever you wanted to." The moment Jiang Ruolan mentioned Little Fishie, Zhou Shufen''s face instantly turned pale. The hand holding the wine glass tightened as a trace of valor filled her eyes. "If Little Fishie really has less than half a year left in her life, should you really let her stay in the hotel by herself and be watched over by those nannies that you hire? The problem between you and her biological father may not be known to many, but everything is already unfair to Little Fishie. Will you keep lying and continue to use her until the end of her life? She''s just a five-year-old child. Is the daughter you gave birth more important, or is the old relationship you once abandoned?" Due to her pregnancy, Jiang Ruolan was especially sensitive to children. She couldn''t help herself from throwing these words down to Zhou Shufen''s face. Zhou Shufen''s face was pale and there was a hint of pain in her eyes. She bit her lower lip and glared at Jiang Ruolan. After a long while, she finally said hoarsely, "She doesn''t know that she''s sick. How can I treat her like usual after knowing she''s sick? I just want her to live the same life as before. If this is just a mild illness, I won''t feel afraid. I just want my daughter to leave her life happily. It''s better for me treating her like that rather than crying all day!" Zhou Shufen''s shoulders trembled a little, "Jiang Ruolan, everyone has their own way of thinking. From our perspective, we do indeed hate each other, and you also have the means to be evenly matched with me. That day at your wedding, your slaps, I, Zhou Shufen, will remember it for the rest of my life. One day, I will let you know what regret is." "When you are certain that Xian Zihao has deep feelings for you, don''t forget to look at your face in the mirror. See how much we look alike!" With that, Zhou Shufen left. Looking at her straight back made Jiang Ruolan think of herself for a moment. Xian Zihao had always been giving her courage, always letting her regain her confidence. So, no matter what Zhou Shufen said, Jiang Ruolan only believed what she felt with her heart. Someone walked by and accidentally bumped into the wine glass in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. The wine spilled on Xian Zihao''s suit jacket worn by her. "Oh my God, I''m sorry. Are you okay?" The man immediately took a napkin and wanted to wipe it for her. Jiang Ruolan smiled politely. She took the napkin and said, "It''s fine. I''ll do it myself." She looked down at Xian Zihao''s suit jacket and sighed. While wiping the stain, she walked towards Old Man Xian and looked around the room. Xian Zihao was nowhere to be seen. Old Man Xian saw her wiping her jacket, so he asked, "What''s wrong? Did you spill something?" "Yes, a glass of wine." Jiang Ruolan wiped the jacket a few more times and then smiled at Old Man Xian while holding a wet napkin. "Grandfather, it''s already late. Why aren''t you going back to rest?" "If you''re tired, you should go to bed earlier and don''t have to keep thinking about coming down to accompany me. Didn''t I get someone to book a room for you?" With that, the Old Man pointed to the back, "Zihao went there. You guys came a long way from F City to Beijing and haven''t had much rest. You both should go to bed early." Sure enough, as he was speaking, Xian Zihao walked in from the back corridor of the hall. When he saw Jiang Ruolan with Old Man Xian, he walked to her side and caught a glimpse of the stain on her jacket. He gently placed his hand on her shoulder. "Just now, there was a Deputy Director of the Audit Office with the surname Duan came to see me. He said that he wanted to give us a copy of Tang Yin''s real work." Jiang Ruolan raised her head and whispered in a voice that only he could hear. "The item was too valuable, so I did not dare to accept it and rushed back to our room under the excuse that I was pregnant. Did I make the right decision?" She was afraid that she would cause some trouble, so she told him directly. Xian Zihao nodded calmly as if he was used to this kind of thing. "The Audit Office has been busy preparing for something lately. They really can''t accept my interference." The corner of his lips curled up as he grabbed her shoulders with both hands and pulling her jacket to her body. "Go up and rest. There''s still more than an hour before it''s over. You don''t have to come down." After he said these words, his attentive gaze turned serious again, as if he was thinking of how to deal with Vice Chief Duan''s arrival in Beijing. The bribery was not surprising, but it angered Jiang Ruolan to see it happening in front of her face. "If you see any suspicious people you don''t know in the future, just ignore them and go to sleep." Jiang Ruolan nodded. She was indeed tired, so she didn''t say anything else. Xian Zihao walked her back to the elevator and she went back to the sixth floor. When she got back to her room, she was tired but didn''t want to sleep. She picked up the suit jacket that had been wet with champagne, examined it carefully, and then took it straight to the bathroom. She put it under the sink and tried washing it. Since there was no washing machine in the hotel room, Jiang Ruolan had to clean this jacket by herself. After she washed it and wrung out the water, she found a hanger in the closet and hung it by the window. Not long after, Xian Zihao returned. Jiang Ruolan was still fiddling with the jacket. She immediately felt warmth behind her back. Xian Zihao gently hugged her from behind and kissed her ear. "Why did you do that?" "Your suits are made of very good material. I was worried that the wine couldn''t clean up, so I decided to wash it by hand. But why does it become so wrinkled after washing?" Jiang Ruolan raised her hand again and tugged at the collar. Xian Zihao gently pulled her hand down until her body was turned away. He couldn''t hold back his laughter. "Don''t you know that suits can''t be washed in the water?" "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes widened. "Huh, what? Idiot, you need to dry clean these clothes." She had ruined a good suit, but Xian Zihao seemed to be in a good mood. Her eyes were filled with a pained smile as she looked at his eyes that were completely devoid of any anger. Previously at Greenville Residence, Jiang Ruolan had thought that most of Xian Zihao''s clothes would be taken out by the domestic helpers. She hadn''t washed his clothes nor his suit before and this was her first time hearing that suits could only be dry cleaned. "Doesn''t that mean " She felt embarrassed and turned her head to look at the suit. "I''ve just wasted a good suit." Xian Zihao didn''t care about the suit. He smiled, bent down his head, and peck on her nose. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but blush when she saw the amused expression on his face. "There are still a lot of things to do tomorrow, so let''s just leave the suit there. Don''t think about it anymore." He patted her shoulder teasingly. Jiang Ruolan pouted and had no choice but to take a shower. However, after she had showered and went to sleep, she looked at the wrinkled suit in front of the French window and was still upset. She estimated that this suit''s price was at least ten thousand yuan and her heart was bleeding. Chapter 303 - Strange Old Man The next day, Old Man Xian was invited to the Military Event. Xian Zihao was included in the group, but he did not plan to attend. Instead, he took Jiang Ruolan to participate in a big charity auction under the name "National Contribution Light". When they arrived outside the auction house, Jiang Ruolan looked at the surrounding cars and couldn''t help but say, "It seems that the origins of the people who came to participate in the auction are not small. Does this mean this auction has all kinds of treasures from foreign countries? Are their treasures equivalent to the cultural heritage in our country?" "More or less." Xian Zihao smiled faintly. "Why are we here?" From what Jiang Ruolan remembered, Xian Zihao was not someone who was interested in the country''s treasure. Why did he reject the Military Equipment Board''s invitation and came here? At this time, someone outside the auction hall saw Xian Zihao and he quickly came forward to greet him. His faces were full of smiles as he shook hands with Xian Zihao. "Aiya, President Xian, long time no see!" "Although it has been a long time since we last met, Guild Leader Qian is still in high spirits!" Xian Zihao smiled and shook hands with Qian Guang. When his gaze shifted to Jiang Ruolan beside him, Xian Zihao calmly smiled and said, "This is my wife, Jiang Ruolan." "So it''s President Xian''s wife! My apologies for not recognizing you!" Qian Guang quickly pointed to the venue behind them, "President Xian, Miss Jiang, this way, please. Please come in. After knowing that President Xian intends to come, I ordered people to prepare the best seats closest to the stands. I will arrange for people to lead the way for you." Jiang Ruolan also smiled and nodded at him. "Thank you and I''m sorry for troubling you, Guild Leader Qian." Before they walked in, Jiang Ruolan politely thanked Qian Guang. "The fact that President Xian was able to come to my humble was already a recognition to us. Come in quickly, the auction will begin in half an hour." Guild Leader Qian said with a smile. Jiang Ruolan immediately looked around as the two of them entered the hall. This hall did not look large from the outside, but she did not expect to enter such a magnificent place. There were many well-known officials and dignitaries in the crowd ahead, and there were also many higher-ranking leaders. When they arrived at the seats that Guild Leader Qian had arranged for them, Jiang Ruolan saw that the top sandalwood shelves were empty but were covered by a layer of red silk. The facilities surrounding the grandstands seemed to be tightly controlled, and ordinary people were unable to rush up onto the grandstands to seize the treasures. This was her first time entering a venue like this, especially a large-scale auction like this one. Half an hour later, at the beginning of the auction, an old man sat down next to the two of them. The Old Man was in his sixties, but he calmly held a cane like Old Man Xian, and he even turned to them. Jiang Ruolan had never seen the old man before. What was going on? She was stunned for a moment. Then, she saw the corners of Xian Zihao''s mouth slightly twitch when he saw the overbearing old man sitting next to her. Jiang Ruolan realized that something wasn''t right. When she looked back at the Old Man, he had already disappeared! What in the world was going on?! Jiang Ruolan was surprised, but when she saw Xian Zihao''s calm expression, as if nothing had happened, she couldn''t help but shiver inwardly. She wondered if she hadn''t slept well last night. She shook her head and tried to focus her attention on the stand. Today, there were five national relics that flowed to China 20 years ago on display, and three of them were given by the wife of the Brazilian''s President. When the host mentioned the purple crystal necklace, Jiang Ruolan''s expression did not change, but her hand was clenched into a fist as the doubts in her heart grew even stronger. "This purple crystal necklace is among the five national relics shipped to China 20 years ago. This crystal contains a large amount of mineral energy, and it is one of the greatest crystals with an auction price of 30 million RMB." The host also explained the secret behind the purple crystal. Back then, the President of Brazil and his wife owned the national treasure, so it was very special. They used special instruments to check the crystal''s age, and they found out that this crystal formed for hundreds of millions of years beneath the surface. It was one of the most precious natural crystals in Brazil. "I need to go to the bathroom." While everyone else was listening attentively, Jiang Ruolan suddenly said in a low voice. After that, she left her handbag by Xian Zihao''s side. However, she took out her phone as she left the room and walked towards the restroom. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly headed back to the private room since she still wanted to listen to the purple crystal secret. But when she arrived at the door, she was surprised to meet the Old Man who sat beside them. She stopped and looked at the Old Man in front of her with a surprised expression on her face. His eyebrows were extremely thick, but he was glaring at her. "Mr....You Can I help you?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how she had offended him. Who knew that the Old Man would suddenly grab her wrist. Just as she was about to struggle free from his grasp, he carefully examined her for a moment. In the end, he unhappily patted her shoulder. "Too thin." Jiang Ruolan''s hair stood on end from his gaze, and goosebumps rose all over her body. She couldn''t help but want to shake him off, but she began to wonder if this was some old man from some influential family with senile dementia or something. Why was he looking at her with such a gaze? "You Did you recognize the wrong person? "She whispered a question. In the end, the Old Man held on his cane and looked at her seriously without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but rubbed the goosebumps on her arm, "Old sir, you... What''s the matter?" "Don''t move, let me see." The Old Man was still looking at her. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. "What are you looking at?" The Old Man shook his head. "Tsk, tsk. What eyes does this kid have?" His voice sounded as if his son had married an ugly wife, making Jiang Ruolan angry. She didn''t care about how old he was; she shook him off and said, "Grandpa, your illness needs treatment!" With that, she was about to push the door open when the Old Man''s voice sounded behind her again. "The wife of my disciple, you haven''t even passed my stage yet. What kind of granddaughter-in-law are you?" It was simply the same as a chicken talking to a duck! Forcefully enduring the thunderous roar, Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at the laughing elder and asked, "Who is your disciple''s wife?" Xian Zihao seemed to have predicted that she would be entangled by this strange old man as he walked out of the room at the right time. The Old Man then raised his cane and pointed in Xian Zihao''s direction. "He is my disciple." Jiang Ruolan turned her head in shock. Xian Zihao was looking at her with a calm smile. She couldn''t help but point at the Old Man and couldn''t say a word for a long time. Xian Zihao pulled her hand down with a faint smile. In a low voice that only she could hear, he said, "He was the Asian Rogue Champion from six years ago. When I was seven or eight years old, he began to teach me how to fight. He has a weird personality, so don''t mind him." Chapter 304 - Oil Painting "The last time I saw you in Beijing, I didn''t even know you were married. Now you told me you were married, but you''re not even bringing me to have a look!" The Old Man was staring at Xian Zihao with a look of displeasure on his face. Xian Zihao laughed softly and casually, "I plan to take her to see you in the evening, but who knows that you will come on your own." The Old Man glared at him: "What''s the difference if you show her now. Since when did you learn to shoot in the back!? Also, this girl" All of a sudden, the Old Man pulled Jiang Ruolan towards him. "Look at her. She has an average figure and average buttocks, and a flat chest! How can she become your wife so easily! She didn''t even pass my stage! Kid, since when did your eyesight get so bad?!" Jiang Ruolan sighed. Forget it. Xian Zihao smiled and leaned against the wall lazily. "I''m the one who got married. Look at you. Because of your high-standard, you still don''t get married until now." The Old Man was immediately choked by his words. He glared at Xian Zihao with a flushed face. On the other side, Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and slyly said, "Hubby, this Old Man really has a strong sense of humor!" "Stinking brat! After not seeing you for a few months, your mouth is getting sharper and sharper!" The Old Man was furious. He glanced at Jiang Ruolan with an ashen face. Jiang Ruolan looked eagerly at him. In the end, the Old Man glanced at her lower abdomen. "Forget it, since you are someone my disciple likes, I will reluctantly accept you as my disciple''s wife." Jiang Ruolan sweated and touched her belly. She didn''t expect her baby to be treated as a trump card before it was even born. Once this child was born, she probably wouldn''t be able to have one. With that, the Old Man said to her in annoyance, "Little girl, don''t be happy too soon." Jiang Ruolan immediately laughed, "Aiya, since you are my husband''s master, then automatically you will become my master too. Master, you can''t scare me like this, otherwise my legs will go soft, and I might even fall." The Old Man let out a heavy snort and grabbed on Jiang Ruolan''s arm. "Before my grand-disciple is born, why don''t I take you to me, and when the baby is born, I''ll take care of him! Don''t you have heard of saying ''natured the kid since he was a baby''? Under my care, he will be a good boy." "Sure." Xian Zihao said indifferently, "You are in charge of the child''s eating, drinking, and taking care of everything else." The Old Man suddenly made a sound as if he regretted boasting. With just this sentence, Xian Zihao had dispelled the Old Man''s thoughts of robbing the child. Only later, Jiang Ruolan found out that the Old Man''s surname was Zhong. He was indeed the Asian free-for-all champion from forty years ago and had been the champion for six consecutive years. He was now a martial arts coach at the national level and was about to retire. From the age of seven or eight, Xian Zihao had been abused by this strange Old Man. Fortunately, he was a person with a very easy-going personality and a strong heart; otherwise, he would have definitely been driven mad by this Old Man. The Old Man was still unhappy. He said that he wanted to talk to Old Man Xian and complained about this to him. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything and just let Xian Zihao and Old Man Zhong deal with each other. Xian Zihao''s ability to remain calm was beyond Jiang Ruolan''s imagination. This eccentric Old Man was coaxed into leaving with satisfaction. Before he left, he even patted Jiang Ruolan on the shoulder. "Little girl, train your body more. Look at your tiny physique tsk, tsk!" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she smiled and nodded in agreement. It wasn''t until the Old Man had left that she couldn''t help but ask, "Was he like this to everyone?" Xian Zihao nodded calmly and then looked at the phone in her hand. "Did you take a photo of the purple crystal necklace?" He seemed to know that she had secretly taken a photo of the necklace in the stands when no one was paying attention to her. Indeed, no matter what she did, everything couldn''t escape from his eyes. Or rather, every single action of hers was within his range of concern. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment, then smiled at him as though they were in sync, "Yes." "No one is allowed to take any pictures in the venue. One is enough." With a touch of gentleness on his handsome face, he guided her back to the private room. That purple crystal necklace was the last item on auction. At the moment, the price had been raised to fifty million. Actually, it was just a collection item. Those who bid were usually wealthy merchants, while the political leaders only watched from the sidelines. Xian Zihao was one of the political leaders who was invited to watch. Jiang Ruolan looked back and saw a rich merchant she had never seen before. She couldn''t help but exclaim in her heart. ''70 million, isn''t it a bit too much to buy such a piece of purple crystal jade?'' So if the white crystal necklace in her hand was really the one previously worn by the wife of Brazil''s President, then how much would it be worth? Could it be that she had always been hiding this precious treasure by her side, yet she hadn''t discovered it at all? Even after everyone had left, Jiang Ruolan was still thinking about the white crystal necklace on her hand and her mother''s involvement with the corruption incident 20 years ago. Once they left the private room, Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect that the rich merchant who just bought the purple crystal necklace would be waiting for them in the reception room. "President Xian." That person respectfully greeted Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao nodded. Jiang Ruolan immediately followed him inside and glanced at the rich man. She saw the respect in his eyes for Xian Zihao and also saw the names written on the card on his chest. Only then did she realize that he was vice president of the Xian Enterprise branch in Beijing. "I''ve already asked some people to come here and have examined this purple crystal necklace with a special instrument. It is indeed the purple crystal necklace sent into the country by Brazil 20 years ago." The vice president gave Jiang Ruolan a respectful bow when he noticed her presence. Xian Zihao only took a glance at the purple crystal necklace, which had a charming luster under the sun. It was placed on the sandalwood pedestal in front of the reception room. Xian Zihao then received the detailed information and test report about that necklace. Jiang Ruolan, who was standing beside him, also peeked her head out. Xian Zihao turned his head to look at her, and when she looked up, their eyes suddenly met unintentionally. Xian Zihao smiled, and his gaze was gentle. Jiang Ruolan''s heart immediately skipped a beat. She walked over and looked at the purple crystal necklace carefully, then turned her head and asked, "Can I touch it?" The vice president was stunned for a moment, as if he never expected her to be so polite. Jiang Ruolan was not really used to her identity as Mrs. Xian and the Xian Group''s President''s wife. That''s why when people saw her being polite like this, they were shocked. For such a precious item, if an ordinary person wanted to touch it, it would probably be as difficult as ascending to the heavens. "Can''t I?" Seeing the vice president looking at her and smiling without saying a word, Jiang Ruolan put her hand down resentfully. She felt it would be better not to touch it. Xian Zihao smiled. "If there is nowhere else to place this necklace, it will be deposited in the museum in the future. The most precious thing to us now is the test report in my hand. If you really want it, then it belongs to you now." "Mine?" Jiang Ruolan was surprised. She looked at Xian Zihao''s face intently, trying to find a sign of joking. He didn''t seem like he was joking. "However, this purple crystal has a large magnetic field and a small amount of radiation. You can''t get too close to it for too long." Xian Zihao reminded softly as he flipped through the report in his hands. Jiang Ruolan carefully touched the purple crystal and felt that this crystal stone was actually dug naturally. In addition to its beautiful luster, everything else was natural, without being artificially carved, but still very beautiful. The temperature under her finger was very cold, also a kind of familiar coldness. She remembered that the white crystal necklace she possessed was still ice-cold. No matter how long she held it in her hand, it wouldn''t warm up. After feeling it for a bit and testing her senses, Jiang Ruolan moved to the side so that she would not be exposed to the powerful force of the magnetic field. She walked further away and no longer looked at it. Instead, she turned around and looked at the oil paintings hanging on the reception room''s wall. Although she was able to move freely, her ankle still hurt occasionally. After all, she was injured a few days ago. Although Jiang Ruolan had recovered very quickly under Xian Zihao''s meticulous care, her ankle would still be unable to withstand the pressure after walking around Beijing for two days. Thus, she carefully steadied her steps. Not wanting Xian Zihao to find out that her ankle was in pain, Jiang Ruolan quietly sat down under an oil painting and stared at it without moving for a long time. Inside the painting, a family of three sat happily in a garden filled with flowers and plants. A young woman hugged a cute little girl as they sat on the swing. Besides the swing, a man stood there with a doting smile on his face. It was unknown who drew this painting, but it caused Jiang Ruolan''s gaze not to be able to move for a long time. That man''s clothes looked familiar, but for these three family members'' faces, the painter could only describe them with lines and simple expressions, allowing others to feel the intentions of the person who painted the oil painting. The author of this painting had placed his hopes for happiness in the painting. Just then, the hotel staff member came in and when she saw Jiang Ruolan sitting there, she quickly poured her a cup of warm water. "I don''t think I''ve ever seen this kind of oil painting before." The staff looked up at the oil painting she was talking about, then smiled and said, "Miss Jiang, it''s normal for you not to have seen it. Most of the paintings hanging in our hotel are not made by famous experts. They are all collected by the common folk, and during these twenty to thirty years. Our boss has been trying to find this beautiful painting and poster of the ancient people among the common folks. This painting seems to have been bought by our boss twenty years ago from a young and beautiful woman in G City." "G City?" Jiang Ruolan mumbled in a low voice and looked at the painting without saying a word. Chapter 305 - Spending Time Together Jiang Ruolan vaguely remembered that her mother liked to take her and Jiang Yijun went out into the wilderness when they were a child. At that time, her mother would sit there all afternoon with a piece of white paper in her hand. Jiang Ruolan was very young, so she didn''t understand what her mother was doing. Jiang Ruolan looked back at the oil painting. Although oil painting was very popular 20 years ago, but to be able to paint professionally, one must have studied it abroad. So this painting was likely to be painted by her mother and her mother ever studied abroad? To be able to go abroad and learn elegant things at the time, this meant her mother wasn''t from an ordinary family. Jiang Ruolan suddenly recalled what Senior Zhou had told her before, as well as her and Zhou Shufen''s similarity. Could it be that her mother really had something to do with the Zhou Family? However, when she looked at the painting again, she saw that the woman in the painting had a sorrowful feeling. Zhou Qingling, huh... Who will guess you will be fated like this. If only you hadn''t met Jiang Guanyu at that time. Why did you have to sacrifice a lifetime of happiness for him? Why did you have to show your dream and hope in this painting? Xian Zihao''s breathing hit Jiang Ruolan''s ear as she felt warmth on her shoulder. "Your feet are hurting again?" he asked softly. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at him. She didn''t say anything, but instead placed her forehead lightly on his chest and quietly inhaled his smell. The warmth and serenity feelings in his arms, as well as the happiness of being treated and cared for gently by Xian Zihao, made her heart bloom. No matter what her mother''s past had been like and no matter how much of it she didn''t know, with Xian Zihao by her side, Jiang Ruolan would always be at ease. Xian Zihao patted her shoulder lightly. When she still wanted to crawl into his embrace, he spoke with a serious tone as if he was scolding a child, "Don''t move. Let me see." Jiang Ruolan could only sit on the chair without moving. Xian Zihao bent down and carefully held her foot. He used two fingers to pinch a sore spot on her ankle gently. He did not put too much strength into it, but Jiang Ruolan hurriedly pulled her foot back just as he squeezed. Xian Zihao immediately frowned. "This is my negligence. Your feet are still not healed and I should not have taken you anywhere." He sighed, his eyes filled with heartache. He rubbed her ankle gently and asked, "Is it still hurt as before?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head, "It''s fine now. It''s still painful, but not that painful. Don''t worry. I will be fine." Xian Zihao sighed. "Although a sprained ankle is only a minor injury, if we don''t pay any attention to it, there will still be repercussions. Since when did it hurt today?" "It didn''t hurt when we were in the auction hall. Maybe I was standing for too long, that''s why it hurt a little, or maybe because this shoe is not comfortable?" Jiang Ruolan answered truthfully. After she finished speaking, she even laughed twice. "Don''t go out again. In two days, we will return to H City. It will be the Spring Festival soon; you have to be well on that day." Xian Zihao looked at her in amusement. He got up and asked the staff to prepare some medicine. After that, he helped her walk back to their room. Back in their room, just as Jiang Ruolan sat down, the staff brought in a bottle of safflower oil. Xian Zihao knelt down and took off her shoes. He rubbed her ankle lightly with his finger before applying the oil. Xian Zihao''s fingers were long and well-defined, with no calluses on his palms. He held her feet in his warm palms and gently rubbed his fingers against the skin on her delicate yet tense ankles. Jiang Ruolan had to admit that her heart trembled slightly. She was so shocked that she almost retracted her foot. She just watched his tender care and suddenly felt grateful. **** The next day Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stay in their room any longer, she was bored! She coquettishly tugged at Xian Zihao''s sleeve, acting like a spoiled child, saying that she wanted to go for a walk. Jiang Ruolan had never had the chance to visit Beijing before, and even if she can''t go to the palace like the Great Wall of China or 13th Mausoleum, she should go for a walk. Old Man Xian had a meal nearer the mosque in Beijing today, so he called them to come over. Jiang Ruolan immediately snatched Xian Zihao''s phone and agreed on his behalf. When she saw his helpless expression, she smiled and leaned into his arms, saying, "My ankle is fine now, it doesn''t hurt anymore." After meeting some of Old Man Xian''s old friends, they went to the mosque. Jiang Ruolan had never known that such a place existed in Beijing. She had always thought that this thing was only found in Tibet. Maybe today was not a day of pilgrimage because there were only a few tourists when they entered the mosque. Jiang Ruolan had no religious beliefs, and Xian Zihao naturally did not either. They were both atheists, so to her, the only thing that could be lamented was the exotic architecture of this place. Xian Zihao held her hand as they walked through this solemn area. Monks passed by, their words and actions bearing a family member''s dignity. There were souvenirs for sale nearer the mosque as well. As they strolled along, Jiang Ruolan would always be attracted by something along the way and would occasionally stay for more than ten minutes. "There are a few snack bars over here, let''s go try them out later." Since Jiang Ruolan had just eaten very little, Xian Zihao spoke softly into her ears. Jiang Ruolan nodded and looked around until she saw the 990th floor of the steps in front of the mosque. She stopped and smiled. "Zihao, let''s not go abroad for our honeymoon. We don''t need to go to Thailand or Maldives. Look, in our own country, there is this exquisite mosque. I know there are many more places we can visit. So there is no need for us to waste our money abroad." Xian Zihao looked at her quietly. "Want to save money for your husband?" She looked down and stroked her belly. "I want to save money for my child. I want to buy the most expensive and best powder milk for him." A smile blossomed on Xian Zihao''s face, shining like the sun in the sky. "You don''t have to save money for this. Your husband has not gotten into such a miserable state yet." Jiang Ruolan chuckled. Xian Zihao kissed her lightly on the forehead. When she was in his arms, she had always felt like she had become his treasure. There was a park nearby. Both of them walked side by side across the paths until they came to a lake where two or three children were playing games next to it. One of the children ran too fast and directly hit Jiang Ruolan''s leg. She almost stumbled down, but Xian Zihao immediately caught her. "Luckily you didn''t fall." Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan with concern. Jiang Ruolan smiled and steadied her foot. She then looked at the mischievous brat that had run away after knocking her. She couldn''t help but glare at the child and pretend to be angry as she said, "You mischievous brat! If you mess around like this, your mommy will spank your butt and you won''t be able to get out for three days. Y--" Before Jiang Ruolan could finish her sentence, Xian Zihao''s lips had already landed on her''s, interrupting her words. In the instant that she was stunned, Xian Zihao took this opportunity to kiss her deeply. Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately reddened. With all the kids around them, Xian Zihao was not slightly afraid of teaching them bad things. She pushed him away in panic and said angrily, "There are a lot of people here. There are kids and parents, aren''t you afraid of being laughed at?" Xian Zihao ignored her, instead pulled her face closer, and didn''t give her the chance to escape before kissing her once again. As Jiang Ruolan struggled weakly, the kiss became even more impudent. Xian Zihao tightly hugged her waist, pressing her slim body against his chest. Eventually, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hold on any longer. She lifted her arms and wrapped them around his neck, hugging him tightly as a response to his enthusiasm. The rays of the afternoon sun reflected on the water in the lake and sprinkled bits of gold onto the two people who had completely forgotten where they were now. The gentle breeze blew the leaves on the tree and a rustling sound could be heard. Some adults on both sides of the park stared enviously. It was rare to find a calm and mature man like Xian Zihao, accompanying his wife to a place like this and added to the bonus, he was so loyal to her. Since the clothes Jiang Ruolan wore today were a bit loose, some can see her little belly. Such a blissful couple was indeed to be envied by others. Chapter 306 - Cui Liuxian, Change? Spring Festival was approaching and Old Man Xian had always been in a good mood ever since Jiang Ruolan had returned. Both Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao accompanied the Old Man back to H City and went straight to the Xian Residence. The moment the car stopped, Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao helped Old Man Xian out of the car. On the other side, Zhan An had been waiting for Jiang Ruolan. She was so excited and happy as she walked towards her. Zhan An immediately held her hand tightly, "Ruolan, good child. You''ve suffered so much. Mom was so sorry about that. It''s good that you are finally back!" "Mom." Jiang Ruolan was emotionally moved as she looked at her loving mother-in-law. Her heart was filled with gratitude. Jiang Ruolan was finally found a home in the Xian household. There was her caring and loving husband, her caring mother-in-law who treated her like her own daughter, Xian Guiying who could chat with her, and Old Man Xian who loved her so much. "Silly child, our Xian Family was the one who has wronged you, causing you to suffer so much." Zhan An held her hand and looked at her with a pained expression. She then stroked Jiang Ruolan''s head. "Look at you. Although you''re not that skinny, your face isn''t as good as it was before. You haven''t slept well for the past month, have you?" Women were the most understanding of their gender. Although there was a gap of more than twenty years between them, they still understood each other better. Jiang Ruolan nodded lightly with a smile in her eyes. "Mom, I have recently been able to sleep soundly. I can sleep eleven to twelve hours a day. Don''t worry about me." "How''s the child?" Zhan An pulled Jiang Ruolan''s hand as they walked into the Xian Residence. She looked at her stomach with great concern. Jiang Ruolan''s stomach was already starting to show signs of a little bulging, and Zhan An immediately said happily, "Ruolan, mom knows that you won''t be able to take away the child in your stomach no matter what. Mom''s been worried to death this past month, worried that you might lose your mind, then worried that you''d take the child out in one go!" "This is also my child. No matter what kind of misunderstanding happens, he will always be my child. How could I let him disappear so easily." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and gently caressed her stomach. Her eyes were filled with anticipation for the tiny life inside. "If mom is not mistaken, your womb is almost three months old." Zhan An carefully touched her stomach. Then, as if she could not hide her smile, she asked Jiang Ruolan to sit down, then immediately called Nanny Cheng. "Go call Dr Li here! I want him to check Ruolan''s body and ask if she still needs to take Chinese medicine again. This child is too thin. Mom is really worried that your body will not be able to bear the pain when you give birth in the future." Nanny Cheng also smiled and nodded her head before turning around to called Dr Li. When the Old Man sat down happily, his gaze swept across the room and paused for a moment. He seemed to have been looking for something. Old Man Xian looked at Jiang Ruolan, then looked at Zhan An, seemingly wanting to speak but then stopped. At this moment, Zhan An acted as if she didn''t notice Old Man Xian''s gaze at all. She just smiled and chatted with Ruolan until Nanny Cheng came back and informed that Dr Li would be here in a moment. Zhan nodded her head with a smile. However, Jiang Ruolan could already feel the subtle atmosphere in the Xian Family. It was as if something happened between Old Man Xian and Zhan An since she (Zhan An) was unwilling to talk with the Old Man. At the heart of this topic, Jiang Ruolan slowly understood that it must be regarding Jiang Yijun. Xian Zihao''s cell phone suddenly rang, and he smiled faintly at Jiang Ruolan before he got up to answer the phone. His tall figure was standing by the window, and Jiang Ruolan, who was looking in his direction, suddenly heard someone coming down the stairs. She turned her head and saw Cui Liuxian, who had come down with no expression in her eyes. She bit her lower lip when she saw the Old Man coming back. Cui Liuxian stood on the stairs, looking at the Old Man, then looked at Xian Zihao, and then at Jiang Ruolan. "Grandpa, you''re back from Beijing." Cui Liuxian''s voice was very low and a bit hoarse, as if she was sick. Her face was a bit pale, but she did her best to maintain a vibrant appearance, not wanting to make the Old Man unhappy. The Old Man folded his hands on his cane and turned around to look at her. He nodded, "Yes, I''m back. I heard you caught a cold? How is it? Are you better?" Old Man Xian spoke to Cui Liuxian in a tone that was hard to interpret. It was as if he was casually talking about an ordinary family member. Cui Liuxian had been used to being doted on since she was young. She wasn''t used to the Old Man''s frosty attitude, but she didn''t dare act rashly. She walked down the stairs and headed in his direction. Cui Liuxian was wearing a snow-white dress today, giving off a very noble, clean, and well-behaved feeling. She walked to the Old Man''s side and carefully poured a cup of hot tea. "Grandfather, you''ve just returned. You must be thirsty. Have a cup of tea." Seeing Cui Liuxian''s obedient behavior, Old Man Xian immediately became pleased with her. He took the teacup and looked at her dressing, then asked softly, "You hadn''t been out for the past few days?" "Grandpa told me to stay at home and reflect on my mistake, so I didn''t dare to go out. I just stayed in my room and waited for you to come back." Cui Liuxian lowered her head and whispered. Her obedient and exquisite appearance made Jiang Ruolan look at her. Thinking back about her wedding a month ago, Jiang Ruolan remembered that she had not seen Cui Liuxian that day. Cui Liuxian may not have gone that day, but when she heard that the wedding was not going well, she definitely must be in a very good mood. At this moment, Xian Zihao returned to the living room. His gaze stopped on Cui Liuxian for less than half a second before slowly moving away. However, Jiang Ruolan was able to detect it. Cui Liuxian must have tried to get close to Xian Zihao during her absence. Otherwise, his patience with Cui Liuxian will never run out. Xian Zihao sat beside Jiang Ruolan and the familiar warmth made her feel sleepy. She looked at his expression and asked softly, "Is it Qin Gengxin?" She had just seen the name on his cell phone. He gave a barely audible grunt, as if he was thinking of something. Xian Zihao was used to not showing any emotions, so Jiang Ruolan couldn''t guess much from his expression. However, she could feel that it was related to Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying. Besides, Jiang Ruolan hadn''t seen Qin Gengxin recently, and Xian Guiying didn''t seem to be in the Xian Residence either. Xian Guiying''s stomach should be big by now, so no matter how she covered it up, people would still find out. However, since Jiang Ruolan was sitting nearer to Old Man Xian and Zhan An, she couldn''t really ask, so she could only turn around and glance at Cui Liuxian. "Liuxian, grandpa has been worried about you for years and grandpa knows being the wife of my grandson is your desire. But now heaven has sent Ruolan for Zihao, I can''t keep watching you live like this. So I want to find a good family for you to get married in the next few years and enjoy a lifetime of blessings. However, you child, don''t want to think about it, and seeing you like that always causes a bad feeling in my heart, but now that you''ve thought it through, grandpa can finally relax." Cui Liuxian smiled slightly and obediently replied, "It''s because I was previously so immature. Grandpa, please don''t be angry anymore." Old Man Xian patted her hand and turned to look at Jiang Ruolan. "Ruolan, last time Cui Liuxian tried to hurt you with a fruit knife but for grandfather''s sake, can you please don''t take it to heart. We''re family, let''s have a peaceful Spring Festival, okay?" Jiang Ruolan may not have been brooding over that matter, but it was a lie to say that she didn''t want to take it to heart. But since it had been so long and looking at the Old Man''s expression, she reluctantly agreed. "I don''t mind. We are family, after all." When Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes to look at Cui Liuxian, she could see the resentment in her eyes. Old Man Xian wasn''t looking at her (Cui Liuxian) at this moment, so he didn''t notice it. It looked like Cui Liuxian was only putting on an act on the surface to regain Old Man Xian''s favor. Jiang Ruolan gently tightened the grip on the hand that Xian Zihao had been holding and spoke in a low voice that he could only hear. "Zihao, after the Spring Festival, are we still going to return to the Greenville Residence?" Xian Zihao seemed to have noticed her worry and understood that she didn''t want to stay under the same roof with Cui Liuxian for too long. Jiang Ruolan''s expression clearly showed that she was afraid that something would happen if she stayed by Cui Liuxian''s side for too long, so he comforted her softly, "You can stay anywhere you want. The important thing is to make you feel at ease." Jiang Ruolan also felt a lot more at ease with his words. She still felt that it was best to be on guard against Cui Liuxian to avoid any unnecessary accidents from happening again. After all, Cui Liuxian had already made too many mistakes and Xian Zihao obviously wouldn''t give her any more chances to harm Jiang Ruolan. Chapter 307 - Can You Ask Yijun To Come Back To The Xian Family? Not long after that, Dr Li arrived. He checked Jiang Ruolan''s body first to make sure that she was healthy and that her vital energy was much more stable than before. Once Dr Li said Jiang Ruolan''s condition had improved, only then did Zhan An and Old Man Xian feel at ease. However, Dr Li advised them that it would be best to take another month''s worth of Chinese medicine. After all, Western medicine was not allowed to be used carelessly during pregnancy. Although Chinese medicine took quite a while to be effective, it was still very beneficial to both mother and child. Thus, Zhan An quickly ordered someone to bring Sister Yanmei to the Xian Residence. The Old Man liked to play chess whenever he was bored. That night, when Jiang Ruolan went downstairs, she saw the Old Man playing chess by himself, so she walked over with a smile. "Grandpa, let me play with you." "Spoiled girl, you know how to play chess?" Old Man Xian looked at her with a smile, but he didn''t refuse. He gestured for her to sit down. "Come, come. Sit down." "I only know the basics. Compared to a veteran like you, grandpa, I''d probably lose within a few steps." Jiang Ruolan set down the chess in front of her, "It''s better for two people to play chess than to play chess alone. I''ll help you relieve your boredom." "Alright, alright. Come and let this Old Man test your skills." When Jiang Ruolan saw that Hong Qi was on her side, she took a step forward. The Old Man immediately laughed. "You, spoiled girl, from the moment you showed up, you already wanted to eat this Old Man''s pawn. Do you think I''m that easy to provoke?" "Grandfather, I only know how to play like this. I don''t know much about other things, but this is something that I vaguely remember from when I was three or four years old. It was something my mother taught me." The Old Man stopped moving his chess pieces and suddenly looked at her. He asked sternly, "Spoiled girl, this Old Man has something to ask you. You need to speak the truth." "Grandpa wants to ask about Yijun?" "Smart! As expected, talking to you is not tiring!" Old Man Xian looked at her and said in a low voice, "I would never have thought that my grandson, who has been missing for more than twenty years, would actually grow up beside you. The matter regarding my grandson is a huge taboo in our Xian Family, and no one has said anything about it in the past twenty years. However, since Yijun is very close to you, I might as well tell you about it." Jiang Ruolan poured a cup of tea for the Old Man and placed it in front of him. She didn''t say much and just listened quietly. Old Man Xian seemed to have more trust in her as he smiled and nodded at her, "Twenty years ago, Jian had an affair with a woman and had a child outside. Zihao was only five years old at the time, and Guiying was only three years old. When I found out about it, I ended Jian''s contact with that woman." Old Man Xian sighed and said, "Zhan An has always been a very sensible daughter-in-law ever since she married into the Xian Family. In fact, she knew about it all along, but she pretended not to know about it because of Zihao and Guiying. Neither of us wants to disrupt the family''s balance, and I have no intention of letting Jian''s illegitimate child take a step into the Xian Family. However, something happened later on. That woman became insane and got sick. She was sent to the United States to recuperate." "That year was a bit complicated, but for the Xian Family, Zihao Guiying, and also Jian''s reputation, I suppressed all these rumors with great force. After that child went missing for so many years, I thought that the child was most likely dead and not to mention that his mother was very mentally disable, so everything was possible." "During these twenty-odd years, sometimes I tried to find traces of the child, but when I didn''t hear any news, I decided that he was no longer alive. I didn''t use my full strength to look for him." "Actually, it was also my fault." Old Man Xian rubbed his almost bald head. "Although what happened was for the good of the Xian Family, that child is innocent. I didn''t expect that the child would be so displaced for so many years. If it weren''t for your mother''s kind heart to adopt him, if it wasn''t for the fact that you always took care of him like your own brother, and if it wasn''t for your appearance in Xian Family, I''m afraid that even until I die, I wouldn''t have been able to see this grown-up grandson." Although Old Man Xian was telling this story to her, Jiang Ruolan still could detect that he was hiding something. "I will tell you this, Ruolan. I don''t know if you understand what I''m thinking, but I''m already so old, so how can I fight against the world just like how I was young? No matter how energetic I am now, I''m old in the end. Maybe I can still live for one or two more years, and if I can really live a long life, then I can only live for eight more years." "Zihao and Guiying have both grown up. Although Zhan An has always been indifferent to what happened back then, when she saw Yijun that day, she didn''t say anything." "I hope all my grandchildren can accompany and have a long talk with me. Cough! Cough! Cough!" "Grandpa, please drink some water and speak slowly." Seeing the Old Man suddenly cough violently, Jiang Ruolan quickly pushed the teacup to him. The Old Man took a sip of his hot tea and calmed himself down. His bright eyes become a little cloudy, "Our Xian Family owes Zhan An a lot. She''s always been very tactful and tolerant. Even though she''s always quarreled with Jian, she never mentioned that thing to Jian''s face. Zhan An knows that there are some things that can''t be taken back, so she silently endured them for years. Thus, I''ve always been working on her behalf and haven''t let that woman take a single step into the Xian Family''s home." "Whether it''s the harm done to Yijun''s mother or the injustice done to Yijun, I only hope that the child can come back and have a good chat with me. I don''t want him to keep hating on Zhan An, Jian, and me." "So that''s why spoiled girl, can you ask Yijun to come back to the Xian Family during the Spring Festival? Can you let me see him again? His surname is Xian and he''s also my grandson. He shouldn''t be surnamed Jiang. My blood runs through his body, how can I let him live outside after knowing where he is? Please ask him to come back, spoiled girl. I know he listens to you the most. Consider this Old Man owes you a favor. Can you think of a way to make him accompany me for reunion dinner?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the chessboard in front of her. In the end, she couldn''t help but ask, "Grandfather, since you mentioned that Yijun''s biological mother was severely ill and delirious, then she " She pretended not to know anything. "Is she still alive?" Chapter 308 - Xian Guiying’s Secret Was Finally Revealed I The Old Man thought for a moment, then narrowed his eyes as if recalling something, "I haven''t been to the United States in all these years. According to Jian, there''s a specialist there to accompany her, and Jian hasn''t been there either. But I''ve never heard of any bad news, so she''s probably still alive." How light a favor. Even if that woman had almost destroyed Xian Jian''s family, she had, after all, given birth to a son for the Xian Family. Although she was at fault, her punishment was already sufficient. Twenty years of separation from her son and twenty years of insanity. Jiang Ruolan could finally understand Xian Jian''s cold personality. He was a man without a heart. At this moment, Cui Liuxian came down the stairs with a pot of withering flowers, as if she was looking for a way to save it. When she saw Jiang Ruolan talking to the Old Man while playing chess, her eyes flashed, and she walked towards them with the flower pot. Cui Liuxian sweetly called out to the Old Man, "Grandfather, it''s so late, you should go rest." "I''m not sleepy yet. Liuxian, what happened to the flower in your hand?" "I forgot to water it for a month. It''s dried up." Cui Liuxian then glanced at the teapot beside Jiang Ruolan. Seeing Jiang Ruolan trying to pour tea into the Old Man''s empty cup, Cui Liuxian suddenly smiled, put down the flower pot, and took the teapot from her. "Sister Lan, you''re pregnant." As she spoke, Cui Liuxian smiled merrily and poured tea for the Old Man. Old Man Xian didn''t think too much of it and only felt a sense of gratification when he heard Cui Liuxian call Jiang Ruolan'' Sister Lan''. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, knew that Cui Liuxian did this because she was afraid that she (Jiang Ruolan) would steal the Old Man''s heart. She sighed. Forget it, there was no need to argue in front of the Old Man. She wasn''t an immature woman, just like Cui Liuxian. But who was Cui Liuxian? Of course she wouldn''t let this matter go just like that. After pouring tea for the Old Man, she poured another cup and placed it in front of Jiang Ruolan. She said with a smile, "Sister Lan, you have a drink too." Jiang Ruolan''s gaze froze as she looked at Cui Liuxian indifferently. Cui Liuxian had just pushed the cup to her just like that. If she didn''t accept it, she would be a petty person. But so what if she didn''t want to drink it. What could Cui Liuxian do to her? Old Man Xian noticed something was wrong and immediately said, "Liuxian, Ruolan can''t drink tea right now. At most, she can only drink scented tea." Cui Liuxian hadn''t expected the Old Man to speak. She tightened her grip on the teapot, but there was still a smile in her eyes. She hummed innocently and was about to put it down. Jiang Ruolan pushed the teacup with a calm smile on her face. "It''s going to be the Spring Festival soon. You should be 24 years old by now, and you''re no longer a child. How come you don''t even know that pregnant women can''t drink strong tea?" Jiang Ruolan gradually restrained her smile as she said, "I have a few books about pregnancy. I''ll give you two at the same time and since you''re about to get married, sooner or later, you''ll need them as well. You need to know the taboos you should avoid, especially when it comes to tea. Who knows you will lose your child accidentally? After all, if you lose your own child, you''ll know how painful it will be." Jiang Ruolan was warning Cui Liuxian not to have a bad idea. The Old Man looked at the teacup Jiang Ruolan had pushed, then looked at Cui Liuxian''s patient expression. He couldn''t help but slightly furrowed his brows, "Liuxian, you should go to sleep. If you think you can save the flower, then save it." Cui Liuxian bit her lips when she was how the Old Man sent her off so straightforwardly. She formed a fist with her hand hidden in her sleeve, turned around without a sound while hugging on the flower pot, then ran upstairs. Before heading up to the second floor, she paused and whispered, "I will definitely save it." With that, Cui Liuxian quickly went upstairs again. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, was puzzled. She never thought Cui Liuxian would actually have the leisure and elegance to raise a flower herself. She asked, "Grandfather, does Cui Liuxian like to planting flowers?" "No, she only loves this pot of flower." The Old Man shook his head, "This potted flower was bought by Zihao after he returned home. Liuxian pestered him to go to the Flower Bird Fish Market with her at that time. Originally, she wanted to buy a small bird to play with, but she took a fancy to this potted four-leaf flower." "Liuxian said that this was her lucky flower, so Zihao bought this potted four-leaf flower for her. After all these years, she learned how to grow flowers herself, and finally, she managed to let this potted flower live for so many years." At this point, the Old Man suddenly laughed in a low tone. "Spoiled girl, you can''t blame grandpa for favoring Liuxian every now and then, can you?" "Grandpa''s heart isn''t biased. After all, Cui Liuxian was raised by you personally. She is no different from your own granddaughter. It is natural for you to dote on her. How can I blame you?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. Actually, when Cui Liuxian had served her tea earlier, Jiang Ruolan already knew what Cui Liuxian was thinking, but she didn''t want to expose her in front of the Old Man. But she didn''t expect the Old Man to "remind" Cui Liuxian. Otherwise, if Cui Liuxian really did this, Jiang Ruolan would ruthlessly beat her up. When Jiang Ruolan returned to her room, Xian Zihao was standing on the balcony, answering the call. However, when she entered the room, he hung up at the same time and walked over with a smile as he glanced back at her. "You went to play chess with the Old Man?" His voice was warm and light as usual. "How do you know I''m playing chess with the Old Man?" "I saw it when I went downstairs, but I had to pick up the phone at the last minute and went back to our room." Xian Zihao smiled. Jiang Ruolan took off her coat and hung it on the side. She looked at his phone and then looked up at him. She would not make wild guesses. Moreover, if it was Xiaoyi on the phone, Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao would definitely tell her. However, seeing the calmness in his eyes, yet seemingly having something on his mind, she could not help but think of other things. Especially Qin Gengxin''s call he received this afternoon. "Did the Old Man and mom know about Guiying''s pregnancy?" She asked softly. "They don''t know yet, but Guiying can''t hide it anymore." Xian Zihao''s voice was calm, but his eyes were serious. "She will come back tomorrow. There will be a conclusion to this matter." "Did Qin Gengxin know about this?" Xian Zihao pursed his lips. His serious expression was slightly warmed by Jiang Ruolan''s presence. In the end, he nodded his head lightly. No wonder Qin Gengxin hadn''t appeared for so long. No wonder he didn''t call again to tease her and didn''t appear in front of her from time to time. However, Jiang Ruolan was more worried about Xian Guiying''s situation now. Judging by the time, Xian Guiying''s fetus should be close to five months, but no matter how hard she tried to hide it, with so many people coming and going around her, she couldn''t just lock herself up and not see anyone. Could Xian Guiying''s child still be kept? Qin Gengxin''s personality had always been unpredictable. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t sure what choice he would make. She only hoped that he definitely wouldn''t do anything that would hurt Xian Guiying. . . . **** [Take a deep breath and calm down. There will be some foreshadowing for this chapter. There will be even more excitement and twists later on.] ( ? ?? ?) Chapter 309 - Xian Guiying’s Secret Was Finally Revealed II "How long has Qin Gengxin known about this?" Jiang Ruolan asked. Xian Zihao smiled and only gently ruffled her loose hair, but he didn''t reply. Jiang Ruolan knew that the Xian Family lived in such a remote area, but the ancestral hall at the back of the mountain was a different scene. She had always wanted to take a walk outside, and finally, she found an opportunity to have Xian Zihao accompany her to walk there. When they arrived at the back of the mountain, Jiang Ruolan only looked at the ancestral hall from afar. Since it was already so late, she didn''t want to disturb the ancestors. Jiang Ruolan mainly couldn''t sleep. While worrying about Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin, she thought back about what the Old Man had said to her. How can she make Jiang Yijun go to Xian Residence willingly? It was really difficult. Xian Zihao embraced her as they sat down comfortably in the grass on the hill. He didn''t forget to pull the coat tightly over her body to prevent her from catching a cold. "Why are you so worried about Qin Gengxin?" "Who the hell would be worried about him!" Jiang Ruolan sneered. "I''m just afraid that he will hurt Guiying. I can feel that although Guiying is very powerful and seemingly doesn''t care about anything, she has been in love with Qin Gengxin for so many years. If he became too heartless because of this child, I don''t know if she can handle it." "That girl has always been a stubborn girl since she was young. She has always kept her word when she decided on things, so it''s good for her to suffer some setbacks." Xian Zihao was deep in thought. "Now it all depends on what Qin Gengxin wants to do." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "Right, Cui Liuxian just carried a flower pot. That flower is about to wither. Grandfather said you gave it to her?" Xian Zihao glanced at her and smiled faintly. "You''ve already made her become more careful in front of the Old Man. Every step she''s going to make will become difficult and that''s enough." Jiang Ruolan lay down and thought for a while. "Actually, I know that Cui Liuxian has wanted to be a true member of the Xian Family since she was a child, but she has used the wrong method. Why does she have to spend so much effort to fight like this?" "If anyone can easily let go of their obsession, then this world will truly be at peace." Xian Zihao suddenly looked at her with a gentle gaze. Then, he made a gesture. Jiang Ruolan looked at him and slowly sat up. She casually patted the grass on her back, then looked at Xian Zihao with a face full of curiosity. "What is it?" She opened her palm and palms up, thinking Xian Zihao would give her something. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying lazily, "You still owe me something." "What do I owe you?" Jiang Ruolan was bewildered. When did she ever owe him anything? Xian Zihao opened his palm, and in his clean palm were two platinum rings. The larger ring was directly wrapped around the smaller ones. Previously, Jiang Ruolan did not have the opportunity to see these two rings clearly, but now that she had looked at it, she didn''t know what to say. The simple platinum ring gave off a faint glow under the moonlight. Her face instantly turned red. "This " Xian Zihao just looked at her with a slight and elegant smile. He loved to see Jiang Ruolan''s embarrassed, flushed face. He grabbed her hand and gently put the ring on her finger. Jiang Ruolan stared at the platinum ring on her ring finger. Somehow, she felt like she just got it back. She couldn''t help but hold it in place as she reminisced about the day she placed the ring on the divorce agreement. What was Xian Zihao''s expression at that time when he saw the two divorce agreements and the ring she had taken off? Jiang Ruolan lifted her eyes and looked at his gentle gaze. Was he still as calm and composed as before? Jiang Ruolan looked at the other ring in his hand and remained silent. Who would have thought after she left him for a month, Xian Zihao''s romantic ability had increased? While they were in F City, Jiang Ruolan had witnessed Xian Zihao transform into a shameless person. She looked at him with a serious expression. "Seeing your sincerity, I will sacrifice myself to help you put on your wedding ring." After saying that, she sighed and said, "What a pity. No one even wants to put the ring on you. I am the only one." Xian Zihao chuckled lowly. After Jiang Ruolan casually put the ring on his ring finger, he suddenly flipped over and pressed her down on the grass. "Then should we sacrifice ourselves in a more thorough manner?" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly crawled out from under him and rolled to the side. She held onto her collar tightly and said tenderly, "Lord Xian is forcefully trying to take my innocence. This humble commoner will not comply no matter what!" Xian Zihao''s handsome brows twitched slightly. "If you don''t behave yourself, don''t blame me for using force!" Jiang Ruolan laughed as she pushed him away. Xian Zihao had been busy the whole day, and it was rare for him to act like a hooligan. It was already late at night by the time they returned to Xian Residence. Although the Spring Festival was around the corner and Xian Group''s employees were on vacation, Xian Zihao was still busy handling the company''s matters. When Jiang Ruolan woke up from her sleep to go to the toilet, she saw the study room''s light was still on. She pushed the door and went inside. Xian Zihao immediately took her in his arms and made her sit on his lap. After looking at the information again, he stroked her hair and said softly, "Ruolan, did your mother do anything abnormal before she committed suicide?" Jiang Ruolan froze and quickly looked at him. She tried hard to recall her memories. "I was only four at the time. There were many small fragments of memories, but they were all vague. I only remembered that time, she held Yijun and me on the rooftop, but she didn''t let us get close to her. After that, she jumped off the building." Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to talk about the past. She didn''t want anyone''s pity, but seeing the genuine pain in Xian Zihao''s eyes, she couldn''t help but lightly press her lower lip. "Zihao, I know you''re investigating a case. Can you tell me whether the case had anything to do with my mother?" Xian Zihao did not answer her question. Instead, a faint smile appeared in his eyes, as if he was laughing at her whimsical imagination. Jiang Ruolan immediately felt that she was overly worried. No matter what her mother''s identity was, or what had happened back then, how could that corruption be related to her mother? That necklace was only Jiang Guanyu''s token of love to her mother. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao again. He had closed the file and the documents on the table. With a calm expression, she put away her doubts about the case. Xian Zihao suddenly carried her horizontally in his arms. He lowered his head and comforted her by kissing her forehead, "In order to prevent you from thinking too much, I will accompany you to sleep first." Jiang Ruolan was embarrassed. When she wanted to struggle, Xian Zihao had already laid her down on the bed. He then laid down beside her and hugged her tightly. Jiang Ruolan has been addicted to sleeping recently, so she could not help but curl up in his arms. Not long later, she went to sleep soundly. Xian Zihao''s hand was still gently covering her lower abdomen, as if he was protecting the mother and the child. ***. The next morning, when Jiang Ruolan woke up, Xian Zihao was already gone. She got up and changed her clothes, and when she went out again, she found that only Nanny Cheng and a few other servants were busy downstairs. "Nanny Cheng, where are grandfather and the rest?" Jiang Ruolan asked as she looked around. Nanny Cheng paused for a moment before smiling, "Old Master is in the small pavilion at the back." There was nothing wrong with the Old Man going to the loft at the back, but the atmosphere inside the house was too quiet. The silence was strange. Jiang Ruolan looked at the couch and immediately saw a familiar handbag on it. This seemed to be a brand Xian Guiying had always liked. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked out and went to the small pavilion. It was too quiet outside. Jiang Ruolan felt that the first step she took was extremely heavy. When she rushed inside, she saw the Old Man standing there with a livid expression. It was unknown when Xian Jian returned, but he was sitting on the side with a cold and ugly expression. Zhan An was standing at the side watching Xian Guiying, who was kneeling on the carpet. She was wearing loose clothes, but her bulging stomach was completely exposed. Jiang Ruolan looked at the atmosphere. She was not sure whether she should speak or not. In the end, she hurriedly walked to Xian Zihao''s side and used her eyes to ask him what had happened. Xian Zihao just held her hand. "Who is the child''s father?" With an ashen face, the Old Man lifted his cane and pointed it at Xian Guiying''s stomach, "If you don''t say it now, don''t blame me for being harsh!" Chapter 310 - Xian Guiying’s Secret Was Finally Revealed III Jiang Ruolan frowned as she glanced at the stubborn expression on Xian Guiying''s face as she knelt there with her hands on her stomach. She was in a protective posture, but she refused to speak. "Still not speaking? You''re not willing to say, right?!" Old Man Xian gritted his teeth and swung his cane towards Xian Guiying. "Grandfather!" Jiang Ruolan cried out in alarm. Xian Zihao stepped forward to block the Old Man''s hand, saying calmly, "Grandpa, are you sure you want to deal with this matter like this?" "If I can''t beat her up, then do you want her to give birth to the child that she has brought from who knows where?! Do you want our Xian Family to lose face?!" The Old Man glared at him. "Ruolan is also pregnant. Do you have the heart to let her see you beat up Guiying and her child like this?" Xian Zihao didn''t plan on provoking the Old Man, so his tone was much softer. "Dad, Guiying might have some difficulties." Zhan An''s voice became a lot softer, but she still walked over and pleaded for Xian Guiying. "If you have anything to say, then say it. After all, she is your granddaughter. Please don''t beat her." "My granddaughter? Is my granddaughter capable of doing such a thing? Even if the times are different now, this Old Man will not be able to keep up with your time! I can reluctantly accept your pregnancy, but whose child is it? Who is the child''s father?! You actually refused to say it! Guiying! Are you trying to piss me off!" "Grandfather! Calm down!" Jiang Ruolan hurried towards the Old Man and took hold of his arms. She then gently pulled the cane from the Old Man''s hand and put it aside so that he wouldn''t swing it at Xian Guiying. She gently held onto the Old Man''s hand and carefully said, "Grandfather, since you know that the times are different now, Guiying''s matters are actually very small. It is not worth it for you to be so angry! Guiying is also not a child. She had her own life, had what she wanted and insisted. I think that when she is ready to tell you, she will say it! Don''t be angry." Old Man Xian took two deep breaths, hatred filling his eyes. Xian Jian sat upright on the side with a cold expression and didn''t say a word. Xian Guiying knelt on the carpet and looked up at Jiang Ruolan. She smiled bitterly, "Sister-in-law, if grandpa could understand, he wouldn''t be like this. If it wasn''t for you telling him to stop, he won''t stop. Even my mom couldn''t stop him. I shouldn''t have come back today, but now that I''m back, I know what I''m facing." After she said that, she looked up at the Old Man, "Grandfather, if you want to beat me, then go ahead. I''ve left the Xian Family for so many years and you''ve never cared about me before. If you can''t afford to lose your face like that, alright, just hit me, at most I''ll just die!" "You!" Suddenly, the sound of footsteps came from outside. The next moment, the door was kicked open by someone. Qin Gengxin appeared in front of the door. Everyone looked at him in shock. Xian Guiying obviously didn''t know what had happened and she slowly looked behind. When she saw Qin Gengxin, her face, which hadn''t even changed even when the Old Man tried to hit her, instantly turned pale. Qin Gengxin seemed to have rushed over in a hurry. When he stood in front of the door, he was actually a little out of breath. He looked at the scene before him expressionlessly, then looked at Xian Guiying, who was kneeling on the carpet. "Qin Gengxin?" Old Man Xian''s originally livid face became even more surprised when he saw him. Then, he seemed to have thought of something and looked at Xian Guiying again. "The child is mine." Qin Gengxin''s words stunned everyone in the room. Only Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao, who already knew about the inside story, remained calm. Jiang Ruolan was worried about what Qin Gengxin would do next. Qin Gengxin walked through the doorstep by step. He glanced at Xian Zihao, then at Jiang Ruolan. His gaze lingered on her for three seconds before he abruptly looked away. Qin Gengxin lowered his head to look at Xian Guiying, who was trying to stand up. He went towards her and yanked her up. Xian Guiying was obviously shocked by the sudden turn of events. She tried to struggle free from his grasp, but Qin Gengxin firmly held her wrist and frowned at her. The seriousness in his eyes was something no one had ever seen before. "I didn''t expect it to be you." Qin Gengxin tried hard to suppress all of his tempers. His eyes were cold, but he tried his best to keep his voice low. He stared at Xian Guiying''s face and squeezed her wrist. "Guiying, don''t you think you had made the biggest mistake? If love is the blind pursuit of selfish possession, then you should know who exactly I want!" Qin Gengxin suddenly pointed in Jiang Ruolan''s direction. He didn''t say anything more. However, his eyes represented everything. The word "I want" had been bitten too hard by him, causing Xian Guiying to stumble. "I I didn''t mean for it to happen. I don''t even want you to take responsibility." "You don''t want me to take responsibility?" Qin Gengxin started laughing, but it seemed like he was laughing at himself. His voice was soft, but the strength of his grip on Xian Guiying''s wrist seemed to indicate that he wanted to crush her. "I, Qin Gengxin, am a complete bastard! But I will never allow my children to be displaced outside!" Xian Guiying frowned. Qin Gengxin said lightly, "If this is the result you wanted..." Xian Guiying shook her head and looked at him. "I don''t want any results. Qin--" Qin Gengxi suddenly smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes. "I''ll marry you. We''ll get married." Xian Guiying looked at him in astonishment. Even though she had always been a capable person, she still couldn''t stand the shock. Qin Gengxi''s gaze was extremely cold, causing Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao, who were both standing beside the Old Man, to frown. Xian Guiying shook her head with all her might and struggled out of his grasp, retreating a step back. Her eyes were filled with determination, "If I wanted to use my child to force you to marry me, then I wouldn''t have to wait until now! Qin Gengxi, you''re right, love is not a selfish possession and I''ve never thought of taking it for myself!" At this point, Xian Guiying suddenly laughed, and her eyes turned red, "I''m sorry that I caused you trouble. That day I did not push you away. Yes, I admitted that I did it for my own. I just wanted to have a good memory but I didn''t think that there would be a child. After that I considered going to the hospital, but halfway through it, I changed my mind. I wanted to keep this child. That''s why I didn''t get rid of it! But I swear, the reason I kept this child was not for the present outcome! I''m not going to force you to do anything!" "So you want to hide it from me for the rest of your life?" Qin Gengxin narrowed his eyes. Xian Guiying bit her lips. In the end, the stubbornness in her eyes could not hide the fragility of being alone for five months. Jiang Ruolan knew that Qin Gengxin''s words had hurt Xian Guiying. No mercy, no compromise, and hate. It was as if Qin Gengxin was trying to say that this was all Xian Guiying''s fault. "Who will explain it to me? What exactly is going on?" Old Man Xian''s ashen face gradually calmed down, but his expression was still as ugly as before. It was as if he had heard something from these conversations, and his gaze was already fixed on Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin averted his gaze from Xian Guiying and glanced at the Old Man. He said in a calm voice, "There is no need to explain. Since the child is mine, I will take responsibility for it. Old Man, if you want to pursue the matter, you can come to me." He paused for a moment before continuing, "Don''t worry, the glory of my Qin Family will not cause the Xian Family to lose even the slightest bit of face." Old Man Xian glared at him. "Kid " "I won''t marry you!" Xian Guiying suddenly shouted. Her voice was filled with an unprecedented decisiveness, and when Qin Gengxin expressionlessly turned his head to look at her, she glared at him. "I don''t need your sympathy! There was no need for charity! Qin Gengxin, if marriage is only a matter of forced responsibility, then I, Xian Guiying, will never marry you!" After saying that, she quickly left without looking back. "Guiying!" "Guiying!" Chapter 311 - Xian Guiying’s Secret Was Finally Revealed IV Qin Gengxin frowned. He only froze for a moment before turning around and quickly chased after her. Jiang Ruolan followed the crowd and rushed to the door. "Guiying!" However, just as she rushed to the door and reached the staircase, Xian Guiying had already run down the stairs. Qin Gengxin suddenly stopped and grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hand before she could follow after Xian Guiying Jiang Ruolan was shocked and looked at him blankly. Xian Zihao who was following behind quickly frowned. "Gengxin? What are you doing?" They were after all in Xian Residence. Old Man Xian didn''t know that Jiang Ruolan and Qin Gengxin were childhood sweethearts. The Old Man had just fallen in love with Jiang Ruolan, so any bad things that would affect this relationship could not have happened at all. "Qin Gengxin." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a stiff expression. Qin Gengxin''s eyes were already faintly bloodshot and filled with countless emotions. He firmly held her hand, and coldly looked at her. "You already knew, didn''t you?" Qin Gengxin asked in a cold voice. His cold eyes stared straight at her. Jiang Ruolan was dumbfounded. She merely raised her head and looked at the hate that was seemingly dense within his eyes. She opened her mouth but was unable to say a word. "I " "As expected." Qin Gengxin sneered and harshly shook off her hand. He turned around and ran down the stairs. When he flung her off, he exerted a tremendous amount of strength, as if he was filled with resentment that could not be expressed anywhere. Jiang Ruolan''s body swayed, and she almost fell to the ground. For a split-second, Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized that she didn''t know what to do. She couldn''t help but turn around to look at Xian Zihao. "Zihao." Xian Zihao gently patted her hand as though he was comforting her. With half an arm around her shoulders, he gently embraced her, giving her courage and comfort. Xian Zihao really knew Jiang Ruolan very well, and he also understood her regret for hiding this secret from Qin Gengxin. Even though their relationship was unilateral and she didn''t owe Qin Gengxin anything, her heart still filled with guilt. "What exactly is going on? Zihao, Qin Gengxin and Guiying had always been in Boston, so when would they get together?" The Old Man walked out. At the same time, his gaze landed on Jiang Ruolan. "Qin Gengxin just pointed at you, what does he mean by that?" When the Old Man looked at Jiang Ruolan seriously, Xian Zihao held her tightly in his arms, "The Qin Family is in the same city as the Jiang Family. Ruolan and Qin Gengxin have known each other since they were young, and just like me, they are pretty close friends." The Old Man obviously wanted to ask more, but he was interrupted by Zhan An''s figure, chasing after Xian Guiying. He again looked at Jiang Ruolan and saw that even though her eyes were full of worry, she was very magnanimous. Only after the Old Man and Xian Jian left with a cold expression as if someone had owed them tens of millions, Jiang Ruolan heaved a sigh of relief. She looked at Xian Zihao and said, "Although my relationship with Qin Gengxin is fine, things have gotten complicated when it comes to Guiying. If grandpa knew that Qin Gengxin and I were a little too close, things would probably get out of hand." "I know!" Xian Zihao knew, he always knew. In the Xian Family, Xian Zihao would always consider her a little more, and would not let her suffer any humiliation or harm or any suspicion or grievance. "Grandfather is only angry and sensitive to everything. It''s just a question, don''t be afraid." Xian Zihao''s voice was gentle as he patted her shoulder to comfort her. "Guiying!" Suddenly, a flurry of shouts came from outside. Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao exchanged a glance and hurried outside. Xian Guiying was driving away from Xian Residence''s courtyard when suddenly the front part of the car hit the shed. Even though the accident wasn''t too serious, it still startled everyone. Qin Gengxin was the first to rush forward and open the door, only to see Xian Guiying fall out of the car. He caught her easily. He noticed how pale her face was, and her hands clutching her stomach. "Guiying! What''s the matter with you? Don''t you dare frighten your mother!" Zhan An ran over and crouched down beside her. She lowered her head and quickly looked at Guiying''s pants. Zhan An saw that there was no blood on her lower body, and then saw her hands tightly clutching her stomach. "Are you hurt? Which part of your body is in pain? Hurry up, tell mom!" Xian Guiying shook her head with difficulty. "Mom I... I''m fine " "You are already in pain, yet you''re saying you are fine? Call Dr Li immediately!" Zhan An looked at the crowd and shouted. Without another word, Qin Gengxin picked up Xian Guiying and carried her to Xian Residence. An hour later, Dr Li came out of Xian Guiying''s room. He glanced at the crowd waiting outside, then took another look at the Old Man, whose eyes were clearly full of worry even though he still looked angry on the surface, and then said in a low voice, "Miss Guiying may have been hiding the signs of pregnancy, so she didn''t pay much attention to the food she ate during her first trimester. She had eaten some cold food, and she also frequently flew around the country, so her body wasn''t too healthy." Everyone let out a sigh of relief when they heard Dr Li''s words. The Old Man turned his head to look at the door and sighed. Without a word, he turned around and left. The tension in his heart lessened, but he seemed to have aged quite a bit in an instant. Old Man Xian sat in the living room with a cane in his hand. He was lost in thought. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if she should disturb the Old Man now, but she couldn''t resist walking towards his side and squatting beside him as she looked up at him. "Grandpa, since you said that Guiying''s temper is very similar to yours, you should understand her. She had suffered too much because of the lack of love from her family and that''s why she cared so much about that child." Old Man Xian looked at her indifferently and sighed. "I''m already too old. I can''t think about this at the moment." Jiang Ruolan wanted to say something, but when she saw the Old Man''s tired face, she knew it wasn''t the time to say anything more. *** A ball of hot air flowed to the side of Jiang Ruolan''s neck, and when she drowsily opened her eyes, she saw Xian Zihao was kissing her. Her body inexplicably couldn''t move at all. At first, Jiang Ruolan thought that Xian Zihao was just teasing her like he usually did, but this time, when he actually directly untied her clothes and kissed her down, her entire body immediately turned cold. It was like he didn''t intend to stop. His hands continued to wander around her body. Jiang Ruolan looked at his eyes that were filled with desire with slight shock. "Zihao, what are you doing? We can''t." No... How could Xian Zihao do this? How could he do this to her! At this moment, Jiang Ruolan was helpless to the point of not being able to move at all. Out of nowhere, she suddenly gained strength and finally succeeded in pushing him away. At the same time she pushed him away, she discovered that the man in front of her had changed. It was Wei Donghai! Chapter 312 - Jiang Yijun’s Appearance In Xian Residence I Jiang Ruolan immediately resisted the urge to spit on his face. A knife appeared in her hand out of nowhere, screaming as she slashed at the person in front of her while resisting. Wei Donghai jumped off the bed and tried to run. Jiang Ruolan immediately rushed out of bed, ignoring her naked body. She yanked the door open the moment Wei Donghai ran out of the room. However, the moment she raised the blade, that blurry face turned clear. It was Xian Zihao! "Ruolan, it''s me!" Xian Zihao''s eyes were filled with anxiety and anger, just like the time when he broke into the basement of that bar. Jiang Ruolan''s hand stiffened, but it was already too late to stop. Xian Zihao''s face paled and his tall figure slowly fell to the ground before her eyes. "No! No no no. No! Zihao! Zihao, please don''t die. Wake up!" Jiang Ruolan screamed loudly as she crouched down and hugged his bleeding body that was gradually turning cold. She cried out in pain, "Zihao, don''t die! Don''t leave me. Please, wake up." Jiang Ruolan suddenly woke up from her stupor and shot up from the bed. She threw herself into a warm and familiar embrace. Her body trembled violently. She looked at Xian Zihao''s handsome face with her teary eyes. Xian Zihao had been reading a file in his study when he heard her screaming. He had rushed back to their bedroom and hugged her after she woke up from the nightmare. "Another nightmare?" Xian Zihao''s voice was so gentle and it was able to calm all of her emotions. He gently held her in his arms and continued caressing her back. Jiang Ruolan finally calmed herself down after sniffing on the familiar scents. However, she couldn''t resist grabbing onto his sleeve tightly. Without saying a word, she lowered her head and buried it in his chest. "Tell me, what did you dream about?" Seeing her childish behavior, Xian Zihao couldn''t help but ask with a light smile. "Zihao, will you leave me?" Jiang Ruolan asked in a muffled voice. After asking, she felt that she had made a big fuss out of nothing. It was a bizarre dream, but those dreams really scared her. Jiang Ruolan thought of the time when Xian Zihao had been shot and almost lost his life. She also thought of the underworld people who had offered a high reward for his head. Jiang Ruolan had never wished as much as she did now. She hoped that Xian Zihao was just an ordinary person and that no one wanted his life. She also hoped that Xian Zihao didn''t have many restrictions and complications in the business world. For some reason, Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt terrified. Things that she had always understood had actually scared her to this extent. She couldn''t help but tightly hug his waist, burying her head in his chest. Whether or not she had truly become dependent on him, whether or not she had fallen in love to the point where she can''t free herself from him, it didn''t matter anymore. Xian Zihao pushed her away by half an arm and looked down at her pale face. He gently ruffled her hair. "Idiot, I won''t abandon me. We are husband and wife, no matter where and no matter what time, we will always be together. Do you hear me?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt that she was making small things become big. She couldn''t help but rub her nose and smiled apologetically. "Mmm." "Are you still worried about Guiying? Look at you, you''ve only slept for a few hours, and you''re having nightmares again." Jiang Ruolan nodded, then shook her head, "Didn''t people say pregnant women are too sensitive? Maybe this is related to pregnancy, but this is the first time in a long time I have had such a bloody dream." "Bloody?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. "How so? You killed people?" Jiang Ruolan glared at him. "Don''t make wild guesses! It was just a dream." At this moment, Jiang Ruolan''s cell phone suddenly rang. It was already past 11 PM. Who would call her at this time? When Jiang Ruolan saw the caller ID, she was stunned. *** Two days later. The Xian Residence was decorated with lanterns. Nanny Cheng and the others were busy hanging lanterns inside and outside the house. These were things that older people liked. "Ruolan, your stomach is becoming more and more obvious." Zhan An, who had gone downstairs after seeing Xian Guiying, smiled and looked at Jiang Ruolan''s stomach. Jiang Ruolan looked down at her slightly bulging stomach. In the blink of an eye, she met Xian Zihao''s gaze. When she saw the satisfied and expectant smile in his eyes, she also smiled. She then looked back at Zhan An, "Mom, did Guiying eat yet?" "Yes, she''s already gone to sleep." Zhan An nodded and sat on the opposite couch. She looked at Jiang Ruolan''s stomach again and said, "It''s only been three months but I can''t wait for this child to be born. Look at your belly, it has already shown so much. It can''t be that you are pregnant with a twin, right?" Xian Zihao chuckled from the side. "Maybe, who knows." Jiang Ruolan awkwardly put her hand to her mouth and coughed as she whispered, "This is my first time being a mother, and I can''t even take care of one of them. If there are two of them." she didn''t finish her words. Jiang Ruolan can''t imagine what would happen if she gave birth to twins. However, Xian Zihao whispered into her ear, "At that time, everyone in Xian Family should be willing to shoulder the burden for you." Jiang Ruolan''s brain instantly replayed the scene where Xian Zihao carried a baby and coaxed his child while feeding him a bottle of milk. Jiang Ruolan was greatly embarrassed, but she couldn''t refrain herself from laughing. She began to look forward to the day that would soon come. "That''s right, it would be even better if there were two of them. If you give birth to only one, then the Old Man would monopolize the child by himself every day and doesn''t let us carry him. I''m afraid that he will become greedy!" Zhan An smiled and said, "If there were two of them, I would at least be able to hug them." "This child hasn''t even been born yet and you''re already fighting with me over it." Old Man Xian''s voice was heard as he walked inside from outside. He calmly glanced at Zhan An. Zhan An laughed, "Dad, look at what you''re saying. Didn''t you say many years ago that you wanted to have a few kids hanging around near you? Look at Ruolan''s stomach. It''s so big and it was just three months. I think it must be twins!" Seeing the excited expression on her mother-in-law''s face, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but say softly, "Mom, this is just a guess. Maybe it''s because I''ve been eating a lot lately and I''ve gotten fatter." "It''s better to be a bit fatter but I don''t mind if your child is one or two! They are all the precious treasures of our Xian Family!" The Old Man intentionally looked at Jiang Ruolan''s stomach after what Zhan An had just said. His eyes lit up a little. "Indeed, it''s much more obvious now." Jiang Ruolan was obviously the most important person in the Xian Family right now. When she saw the light in Old Man Xian''s eyes, she couldn''t help but laugh. "Grandfather, we can''t let the child get too spoiled. All of you are pampering him like this, and I''m afraid that he''ll be spoiled by you before he''s even born." "It was useless for you to say that. This Old Man has always been looking forward to this day. Maybe in the future when this child wants an aircraft, he would immediately think of ways to get it." Zhan An teased. Old Man Xian''s eyes were filled with joy. "My own great-grandson, if I don''t love him, who will?" Xian Zihao hugged Jiang Ruolan tightly and said with a low voice, "You are now a treasure of the Xian Family. I''m afraid even I can''t touch you now." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes curved into a smile. Suddenly, she recalled back the first time she went to Xian Residence. Old Man Xian''s cold expression, Cui Liuxian''s stabbing words and accusation, Xian Jian''s slap, and the estrangement that the Xian Family had given her. And now, Old Man Xian had treated her like a treasure. His acceptance, his smile, his decision for her made her feel the warmth of home. The warmth and acceptance by the family she had lost for more than several years were given to her by the Xian Family and it was also because of the man called Xian Zihao by her side. Suddenly the sound of a car coming from outside interrupted their happy chatting. The Old Man thought Xian Jian had come back, so he got up from his chair and walked out to take a look. When Jiang Yijun appeared in everyone''s line of sight, the Old Man suddenly stopped his steps and stood in front of the door with his cane. From afar, he saw Jiang Yijun close the car door and stand beside the car, looking at them expressionlessly. Jiang Ruolan also saw Jiang Yijun and immediately raised her eyebrows. The night two days ago, it was Jiang Yijun who had called her. Jiang Ruolan took that opportunity to tell him everything the Old Man had said and his wishes. At that time, Jiang Yijun remained silent for a long time and then said that he would consider it. Jiang Ruolan never told the Old Man that Jiang Yijun would come back because she didn''t know if he would come back or not. She never expected him to come back. Xian Zihao knew about the phone call from that night, so he wasn''t surprised. However, they both looked at Zhan An simultaneously. Chapter 313 - Jiang Yijun’s Appearance In Xian Residence II When Zhan An saw Jiang Yijun get out of the car, she didn''t say anything. When she noticed Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao''s gaze on her, she just smiled at them. No matter how much Zhan An disliked her husband and the son of the woman who had an affair with him, today was the day for the reunion that the Old Man longed for the most, so how could she spoil everyone''s happiness? In that instant, Jiang Ruolan finally understood why the Old Man never did anything to find this grandson of his. Perhaps it was because Zhan An was kind-hearted and knew her limits; thus, Old Man Xian didn''t want to hurt her, nor did he want to ruin the family. The Old Man was at the forefront. He only froze for a moment before he hurriedly walked with his cane. Jiang Ruolan, Xian Zihao, and Zhan An followed behind the Old Man, watching Jiang Yijun walk inside. The Old Man seemed to be slightly excited as he said, "Child." Jiang Yijun looked at the Old Man indifferently. Although he showed no expression on his face, he still politely nodded at him. "Elder Xian." Old Man Xian was not affected at all by the way Jiang Yijun called him. He only smiled and nodded as if he was delighted with his presence. "Good child, it''s good that you''re willing to come back and spend New Year''s Eve with grandpa. Grandpa is really very happy." The corner of Jiang Yijun''s mouth moved slightly as he smiled. In the blink of an eye, he walked towards Jiang Ruolan and ignored everyone else. Seeing Jiang Yijun walk towards her, Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment. However, the moment he stopped in front of her, she calmly said, "Yijun." "Jiang Ruolan, as far as I can remember, we spent these past twenty years together during the new year. This year is no exception." The meaning behind Jiang Yijun''s words was that he came to the Xian Residence not because of his blood ties with the Xian Family, but because of her alone. Because Jiang Ruolan was here. Jiang Ruolan''s heart was pounding, and she quickly adjusted her expression. "Look at you. You''ve always been attached to me ever since we were young. You''ve always been inseparable from me. But your body is still covered in Xian Clan''s blood. This year, not only will you be able to continue to stay with me but you can also be with all your relatives." The Old Man looked at Jiang Yijun''s silhouette and then looked at Jiang Ruolan, "That''s right, child. Since you are back, we will sit together and have a good reunion. Please let go of the previous generations'' affairs. After all, this will be your home in the future." Jiang Yijun ignored what the Old Man said and just looked at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan was slightly moved by the Old Man''s words. Jiang Yijun had once said that wherever Jiang Ruolan was, there was his home. At that time, they were still siblings. Even though her heart was filled with emotions, she did not express them and only smiled calmly. Jiang Yijun paused and raised his hand to touch her. But suddenly, Xian Zihao went in front of Jiang Ruolan and took his hand, silently separating the distance between him (Jiang Yijun) and her. Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Yijun with an indifferent smile. Jiang Yijun also held his hand and looked at him expressionlessly. At that moment, Jiang Ruolan was able to see an invisible net between the two of them. On the surface, it looked like a friendly handshake between brothers, but underneath the calm surface, she could feel the hostility between them. "Welcome home." Xian Zihao said with a light smile and spoke in an amiable manner. Jiang Yijun merely pursed his lips. After that, they both withdrew their hands. Xian Zihao casually pulled up Jiang Ruolan''s outer garment, covering the exposing skin. His movements were skilled and considerate. After that, he gently embraced her in his embrace. "The wind is very cold today." "Go inside. You really can''t catch a cold. Every time you catch a cold, you get a high fever." Jiang Yijun immediately said in a worried tone and at the same time he seemed to point out that what Xian Zihao did just now was his job once upon a time. Xian Zihao ignored him and patted Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder, gesturing for her to enter. After everyone had entered the house, Zhan An immediately looked at the Old Man when she noticed Jiang Yijun''s gaze on her. "I''ll go see Guiying." With that, she went upstairs. "The relationship between you two siblings seems to be very good." Old Man Xian sat on the couch and looked at Jiang Ruolan with a smile. Then he looked at Jiang Yijun. "That''s good then. If it wasn''t for Ruolan, I''m afraid I wouldn''t have been able to see you until I die." "Grandpa, your life is still long. Don''t say that. Maybe this is all determined by destiny." Jiang Ruolan continued. "Yes, it was destined that I could meet all my grandchildren during this New Year." The Old Man nodded, then looked back at Jiang Yijun. "Yijun, after the Spring Festival, don''t go back to F City. I see that your relationship with Ruolan is also good, you should stay at the Xian Residence." "Grandpa is getting older. It is very difficult for the two of you to meet again." Jiang Ruolan said as she looked at Jiang Yijun. "Grandfather is right. Since you''re back, you should stay at the Xian Residence." Xian Zihao''s voice was calm, but his indifferent gaze was intriguing. Jiang Yijun didn''t agree or deny it. He just took a cup from Nanny Cheng and said lightly, "Thank you." For a moment, Jiang Ruolan could feel that Jiang Yijun had changed a lot. He was quieter and more downcast than he had ever been. He was no longer the sunny boy he had once been. What had happened? Was it because of what had happened in his life or something else? In short, Jiang Ruolan could no longer understand the quiet man in front of her. Thus, she didn''t say anything. Although she really wanted to knock this brat''s head to see what he was thinking, she decided to give him some face in front of Old Man Xian. In the afternoon, Nanny Cheng instructed the servants to clean up Jiang Yijun''s room. At this time, he was called to Old Man Xian''s study room. Jiang Ruolan took this opportunity to go over Nanny Cheng and explained to her about Jiang Yijun''s daily habits. When she came out of Jiang Yijun''s room, she immediately saw Cui Liuxian standing at the corner of the stairs. Jiang Ruolan hadn''t seen her last night, but now that she saw her again, she saw that Cui Liuxian had cut her hair. She walked to the staircase and was about to go downstairs, but Cui Liuxian stood guard at the foot of the stairs, blocking her way. "Excuse me." Jiang Ruolan looked at her indifferently. "In this family, there are more and more people who support you. Now, here''s come another one, Jiang Yijun. Oh no! Maybe I should start calling him Xian Yijun." Cui Liuxian''s gaze was filled with resentment. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised. She smiled in a strange manner, "Jiang Ruolan, why do you have to force me like this?" Jiang Ruolan looked at her indifferently, "I forced you?" She immediately laughed out, "Miss Cui, could it be that your brain accidentally went into the water during the Mid-Autumn Festival last time? Or was it because you like to pester me so much? Who was forcing who? Who in the world would be so presumptuous to cause trouble all day long? I don''t care how much you and Jiang Bingqing hate my existence, but Miss Cui, you should start to believe in karma. What you do to me will be repaid back to you." Cui Liuxian continued to look at Jiang Ruolan with a half-smile and something was flashing in her eyes. She stood proudly at the head of the stairs, refusing to give way. "What do you want?" Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she laughed, "You want to kill me with your eyes? Or do you want to slap me? Please don''t waste my time. Just tell me what you want. Why do you have to talk so much nonsense with me?" "Why would I hit you?" Cui Liuxian pursed her lips, "Now that you''re the Xian Family''s treasure. If I touch a single hair on your head, that means I''m forcing myself onto a dead end. Do you really think I''m that stupid? Last time I was drunk and couldn''t think clearly. However, since things have already come to this, I don''t have much to say, but Jiang Ruolan, don''t think you''re so lucky." Jiang Ruolan was baffled by her words. She thought Cui Liuxian was trying to make a scene on purpose, but when she saw how confident she (Cui Liuxian) was, she couldn''t help but look her in the eye. "What do you mean?" "Nothing. I just want you to watch the show." Cui Liuxian smiled. Jiang Ruolan had no patience for her. She glanced at her again and decided to walk around her before heading downstairs. "Jiang Ruolan, do you know why the Jiang Family has always wanted to find that crystal necklace? Do you know why they hide the news about your mother''s suicide?" Cui Liuxian''s eyes were serene, but they carried a deep chill. "Cut the crap! If you have something to say, just say it. No need to play psychological tactics with me!" Jiang Ruolan turned around and ruthlessly rebuked her. "Cui Liuxian, grandpa can tolerate you because he raised you for so many years, but I''m not him. I won''t let you off. I''m warning you, don''t think of playing any tricks on me!" Cui Liuxian glanced at her coldly and laughed sinisterly. "Since when was it your turn to warn me?" After saying that, Cui Liuxian turned around and walked away. After walking a few steps, she stopped and suddenly looked back at Jiang Ruolan. She said, "Jiang Ruolan, how pitiful you are." Jiang Ruolan''s heart was thrown into disarray by her piercing gaze, but she said indifferently, "If I''m pitiful, then you''re lamentable, Miss Cui!" After speaking, she turned and walked down the stairs. Chapter 314 - I Heard That You And Yijun’s Relationship Has Always Been Good When Jiang Ruolan reached the second floor, she saw Xian Zihao coming to pick her up. "You''ve been there for such a long time? Is everything ready?" The faint fragrance of his body lingered in her nostrils, and his gentle voice was always able to calm the turmoil in her heart. Jiang Ruolan nodded, "It''s about time. Why did you come here? I''m not a child. I know Yijun''s room is on the third floor, I won''t get lost." Xian Zihao smiled. "Even a child is smarter than you." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and looked back at the stairs. She hesitated for a moment and then said, "Did you hear the conversation between Cui Liuxian and me?" Xian Zihao just raised his eyebrows, but it was also a tacit agreement that he was eavesdropping on their conversation. "What did she mean by that? Wasn''t my mother''s necklace one of the proofs of that corruption? But regardless of who the culprit was, even if the necklace is material evidence, my mother is already dead. Cui Liuxian suddenly mentioned Jiang Family, what did she mean?" Jiang Ruolan asked seriously. Xian Zihao pursed his lips. With a comforting look in his eyes, he asked, "About the necklace or about the Jiang Family? And since when did you start to believe her words?" "I know that what she said was not true. However, I feel that she was very sure of her words. Thus, I inevitably thought about it." Jiang Ruolan was confused, but her mother had already died so many years ago. Even if there was some hidden secret, what could she do? In the end, she decided to hide the doubts in her heart and smiled. "Forget it, you''re right. Cui Liuxian''s words are indeed untrue at times. Just treat it as listening to a joke." Xian Zihao''s lips curved up a little as he heard her words. He put his arm around her and led her downstairs. "Zihao, how many days does Xian Group go on holiday for this Spring Festival?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly asked as they were walking downstairs. Xian Zihao looked at her. "There are different departments in the company. Some of them only take five days, but most of them have ten days." "Then when will we return to Greenville Residence? Are we going to stay here until your vacation is over?" She whispered. Although Jiang Ruolan really wanted to accompany the Old Man and Zhan An more, not to mention that Xian Guiying''s matter had not been resolved yet, but since Cui Liuxian, the ticking time bomb was here and the faintly discernible enmity between Jiang Yijun and Xian Zihao, she suddenly missed Greenville Residence. The home that solely belonged to her and Xian Zihao. Perhaps it was because the worries in her eyes were easily noticed, Xian Zihao instantly saw through her thoughts. "Tonight is New Year''s Eve, whenever you want to return after this, we will return." He laughed. "Even if you don''t want to let me go, I''ll still go." Jiang Ruolan glared at him. "There are still a lot of restrictions in Xian Residence, especially for Cui Liuxian. She can''t do anything. The Spring Festival will take place soon and our family always celebrates it every year. You might have to suffer for a couple of days. Endure it a little longer, hmm?" Xian Zihao had just said that she wasn''t as carefree as a child, and now that he said this in a tone that sounded like he was coaxing a child, Jiang Ruolan''s lips curved up into a happy smile. "Then let''s spend a few more days with grandpa." Xian Zihao looked at her with a funny expression. As he spoke, the two of them had already entered the living room. Zhan An was standing by the window for who knows how long. Jiang Ruolan paused and thought for a moment before whispering, "Zihao, let me talk to mom for a while." Xian Zihao didn''t need to say much to know what she was thinking. He looked at her and chuckled softly, "What a caring daughter-in-law." Jiang Ruolan hit him in the stomach and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. After that, she walked to the window and stood beside Zhan An. She didn''t say anything at first and just tilted her head to look at Zhan An''s expression. In the end, Zhan An turned around and glanced at her. A trace of amusement flashed across her originally calm eyes. "Why are you looking at me like that?" "Mom." Jiang Ruolan smiled as she handed her a glass of water. "Women should drink more water when they have nothing better to do. Although you maintain your appearance well, drinking more water is more useful than any skincare products." Zhan An took the glass but didn''t drink it. She just looked at Jiang Ruolan. "What do you want to tell me?" As expected, her mother-in-law didn''t like to beat around the bush, so Jiang Ruolan didn''t have to think about how to get into the main topic anymore. She directly said, "Didn''t you already guess Yijun''s background when you saw him?" Zhan An nodded. "Then, mom, are you blaming me?" "Why should I blame you?" Zhan An held the glass of water in her hand, and her voice was very soft, so soft that only Jiang Ruolan could hear it. "Some things have been happening for more than twenty years. Whether Yijun was resentful towards the Xian Family, accepting it, staying, or leaving, it was his choice. Since it''s a matter of the previous generation, I will not treat him coldly. Since he was once raised with you, then he should be a good child. Don''t worry, mom will not ruin the Old Man''s family reunion." "If Yijun''s attitude is too harsh in the future, I hope you don''t take it to heart." Zhan An chuckled. "Good child, mom knows your good intentions." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything else and just smiled calmly at her. Since it was New Year''s Eve, and because the Old Man was too old to stay up late, the New Year''s Eve meal was three hours ahead of schedule. It started at 9 PM. Old Man Xian was really in a good mood. He changed into a new set of clothes, walked down the stairs with his cane, and sat down, looking at the sumptuous dishes on the table and then at everyone sitting down. He was smiling so hard that he could barely keep his mouth shut. Zhan An and Xian Jian sat on the Old Man''s right side, while Xian Guiying sat beside Zhan An. Xian Zihao sat on Jiang Ruolan''s left side, and Jiang Yijun coincidentally sat on her right side. Looking at the Old Man''s happy smile, Jiang Ruolan also smiled from the bottom of her heart. "Yijun." She suddenly looked at the person next to her. Jiang Yijun was calm and distant. "This is the first time we''ve had so many family members with us on New Year''s Eve, isn''t it?" Jiang Yijun''s lips curled up slightly when he heard her words. "Ruolan, you and Yijun have been siblings for so many years, you must have suffered a lot outside, right?" Old Man Xian looked at them with eyes full of love. "In the future, the Xian Family will be your home. Every New Year''s Eve, we can eat dinner together and you two don''t have to starve again." From the Old Man''s tone, he must have sent people to investigate her background after knowing about Jiang Yijun. Xian Zihao''s hand gently grip her''s. She smiled at him when she noticed the pure love and concern in his eyes. At this moment, Zhan An said, "The plum blossom fragrance comes from the bitter cold1. If Ruolan hadn''t suffered so much, how could she have such a strong and heart-wrenching personality?" "You''re right. It''s the same for Yijun too. He''s quite successful in his career at such a young age." The Old Man nodded, feeling gratified. Xian Jian, on the other hand, sat beside the Old Man without saying anything. He only looked at Jiang Yijun, but it was hard to tell if his expression was one of joy or anger. He seemed to be thinking about something. Xian Zihao and Jiang Yijun were serving Jiang Ruolan some food at the same time. Everyone at the table looked at them. Xian Zihao''s hand that was holding onto his chopsticks trembled slightly. He glanced at Jiang Yijun for a moment, then continued to put the food into Jiang Ruolan''s bowl. Jiang Yijun also looked at him but did not say anything. After placing the dishes in her bowl, he quietly took back his chopsticks. "What a rare sight ~~" Cui Liuxian, who was sitting opposite of Jiang Ruolan, suddenly laughed. "I heard that you and Yijun''s relationship has always been good. Do you live together all these years?" It was as if she was speaking a question out of the blue, but the joyous atmosphere at the table suddenly froze. The Old Man stopped picking up his chopsticks right after he finished listening. . . *** Glossary: 1 It basically encourages people to persist through difficult times. The plum blossom is deeply loved because its bright red blossoms in winter give it the image that it is never overwhelmed by the killing freeze, which has something in common with people not surrendering to misery or evil. Chapter 315 - Cui Liuxian Has Been Scolded "Both of you had been living together these past few years, does that mean you also sleep together often? It wouldn''t be strange if you two are really siblings, but you two aren''t blood-related." Cui Liuxian blinked her eyes and smiled curiously and innocently. Jiang Ruolan looked at her blandly, while Jiang Yijun glanced at her expressionlessly. The first to go on a rampage was actually Xian Guiying, who had been silent for two whole days. She slammed down her chopsticks. Because of what happened two days ago, she had become a lot more haggard. She also had spent these days alone in her room. She didn''t come out much and didn''t say much, but now she looked at Cui Liuxian with a cold expression. "Why do you always try to find problems with other people? Is it because you are bored and there is nothing else to do all day?" Cui Liuxian paused and looked at Xian Guiying with a wronged expression. She then said in a soft voice, "I don''t have any other intentions, but these two aren''t related. What if there''s any problem? Look at you, Big Sister Guiying. You are not even married yet getting pregnant. That''s hard to say whether she''s really clean." Xian Guiying immediately frowned. Before she could say anything, the Old Man suddenly said, "Liuxian, grandpa''s in a good mood today. Say less, don''t make things difficult for me." Upon hearing the Old Man''s words, Xian Guiying held herself back, but her appetite was clearly gone. She put down her chopsticks and stopped picking them up. Cui Liuxian bit her lips. She didn''t expect that the Old Man who usually doted on her, would treat her like this and teach her a lesson in front of everyone. Her smug expression from just a moment ago had disappeared, but she unwillingly gave up. Cui Liuxian lowered her head and used her chopsticks to poke the bowl in front of her as he muttered, "What I said was the truth." "Liuxian!" Zhan An also frowned and scolded her in a low voice. Cui Liuxian bit her lips and kept quiet. Jiang Ruolan didn''t have to open her mouth. As the crowd reprimanded Cui Liuxian, she just sat there looking at her calmly. At this time, Xian Zihao took the freshly heated milk that Nanny Chen had brought and poured a cup for her. He put it in front of her. At the same time, he smiled faintly, "I only found out that Yijun has a few nice houses in F City when I went to pick you up. Instead of living alone in an old building near the University, why don''t you stay in one of his houses?" When he said this, Xian Zihao''s expression was calm. His words making Cui Liuxian''s accusation just now were just a joke. Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan with a gentle smile and said in an indifferent voice. He easily told everyone the answer they had doubted but did not want to ask. Jiang Ruolan understood his intention immediately, and laughed calmly, "Although Yijun and I have always been on good terms, I stayed in the dorms when I was in University. When I was about to take an internship, I rented an apartment near the University. After Yijun graduated, I let him choose F University and he also stayed in the dorm. Then he got a job and lived in the apartment the company had arranged for him. He rarely came to my place. I haven''t moved into any of the houses he has because I was used to living alone." What Jiang Ruolan said was the truth. Even though they were siblings and they would inevitably live together, such opportunities were really rare. Even if they lived together, they would always be separated. She slept in her room and Jiang Yijun slept in his room. There was nothing to hide. However, with Cui Liuxian''s forceful questioning just now, even if Jiang Ruolan had answered, the atmosphere might not have improved. Instead, it would have made everyone think that she was just hiding something and making her even more suspicious. Jiang Yijun noticed Jiang Ruolan''s gaze and when he saw Cui Liuxian''s previously indifferent expression, he smiled as if he was actually interested in her question. "Miss Cui is so ''innocent'', it''s rare for her to ask such a sharp question. She even had the guts to question our relationship. Those who don''t know this will think that you''ve been forced to act foolishly, making people think that you had something to hide." Jiang Yijun pointed to Jiang Ruolan as he said the last two sentences. "You " Cui Liuxian opened her mouth and stared at Jiang Yijun in surprise. Jiang Yijun didn''t even look at her, and directly shifted his gaze away while saying calmly. "Since seven years ago, when Ruolan suffered from serious frostbite at the Jiang Family, she would easily get a high fever as long as she had a cold. I normally don''t have many opportunities to take care of her, because she likes to be independent. She always said that I am always in her way." It was a joke, but it also made the relationship between the brother and sister sound harmonious and pure. Then Jiang Yijun glanced at the smiling Xian Zihao. For once, the two of them joined forces against a common enemy. Jiang Ruolan felt that she could finally rest in peace. "Yeah, Ruolan is one year older than Yijun and has the demeanor of a big sister. Even if they aren''t related by blood, these twenty-something years of sisterhood are real. Liuxian, stop watching those bad TV dramas and don''t let your imagination run wild." Zhan An''s words made the dinner return to its previous blissful state. Only Cui Liuxian looked like she had suffered a grievance. She lowered her head and eating her food without a word. The Old Man occasionally chatted with Xian Jian while smiling. From time to time, he would shift his gaze between Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun as if he was observing something. Apparently, the Old Man took this matter to heart. He didn''t consider it at first, but after Cui Liuxian''s implicit reminder, Old Man Xian started to pay attention to their actions. Therefore, Cui Liuxian was indeed a ticking time bomb. Jiang Ruolan glanced at Cui Liuxian, thinking that she really wouldn''t give up until she hit the wall. This kind of perseverance was enough to make her admire Cui Liuxian. If they were not enemies, they would become best friends. Too bad that things wouldn''t happen. Xian Zihao gave Jiang Ruolan a bowl of soup. She easily pushed the bowl of soup to Jiang Yijun, asking him to drink first, and then under everyone''s surprised gaze, she said intimately to Xian Zihao, "Hubby, help me fill another bowl. Let''s both drink in the same bowl, I can''t drink that much." Xian Zihao smiled. "Why? Is your appetite so bad tonight?" Even though he said that, he casually helped her fill another bowl and placed it in front of her. His gentle voice was filled with tenderness as he said, "Drink it first. If you can''t finish it, then give it to me." Jiang Ruolan''s feelings and care for her brother, as well as her close intimacy with Xian Zihao, were all-natural. The Old Man decided to think that he was overly concerned. The observing look in his eyes gradually disappeared. Afterward, he glanced at Cui Liuxian indifferently, as if he was extremely dissatisfied with her poking out a few words and ruined the New Year''s Eve meal. "Spoiled girl, drink some soup. It''s good for the body and it''s good for the child as well." The Old Man smiled kindly. Although the Old Man was pleased tonight, he didn''t eat that much. He had been watching everyone eat with a smile on his face the entire time. His eyes were filled with satisfaction. Cui Liuxian remained silent from beginning to end. Occasionally, she would raise her gaze to glance at Jiang Yijun and Jiang Ruolan. It was unknown what she was thinking. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, noticed Cui Liuxian''s action. Although he was calm and spent his time treating Jiang Ruolan, but it was clear that he saw Cui Liuxian''s gaze and every move. Cui Liuxian immediately averted her gaze, avoiding the faint warning look in Xian Zihao''s eyes. She took a tissue, lowering her head, and quietly wiped her tears. Chapter 316 - Xian Zihao Stealing Something Old Man Xian looked at Jiang Yijun and said, "Oh right, I heard that you''re the same as Ruolan. Yijun, you also specialize in business?" Jiang Yijun glanced at the Old Man with a calm gaze but didn''t say any words. Jiang Ruolan secretly pinched him under the table and scolded him in a low voice, "You''re already here. Mind your attitude." After being pinched by her, Jiang Yijun said lightly, "Yes, Business Department." "Since you''re studying business, that''s good then. If you''re willing to stay in H City, then ask Zihao to arrange a proper job for you." The Old Man looked at Xian Zihao as he spoke. Xian Zihao smiled. "Of course he can, but first he has to go through the normal procedures." "Yes, yes. Although your surname is Xian, there are still some necessary processes you need to get through first." The Old Man nodded. He then looked around happily. "It''s rare for us to be able to sit together on such a joyous day. Tonight, we''re just going to talk about happy things." The sound of firecrackers lit by the servants could be heard from outside, and the faint sound of fireworks could be heard from the distant downtown. This was the first time Old Man Xian became very happy. Everyone drank a lot of wine with him. Jiang Ruolan and Xian Guiying were drinking juice to accompany the Old Man to have a good time. As Jiang Ruolan was standing on the balcony, she could see fireworks in the sky away from downtown H City. Jiang Ruolan looked at the sky full of fireworks. She suddenly realized that she had finally found a home that she had been looking for all this time, and both her body and heart had found theirs. The place she was standing at was her home, and the word home was very important to her. Perhaps only she, herself, knew how important it was. Xian Zihao''s presence in her life was like the most brilliant ray of sunlight. It also had become a new starting point in her life. It was already one o''clock in the morning, but Old Man Xian insisted on pulling Xian Zihao to talk outside. No one knew what they were talking about. Jiang Ruolan stood on the balcony and took a deep sniff. Suddenly, she felt someone''s presence from behind, and the curtains of the window on the balcony slightly fluttered. Jiang Ruolan was immediately startled. That person only laughed lightly, pushed the curtain away, and came close to her. "Since when did you become a scaredy-cat? Why are you not sleeping?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t look back as she mumbled, "I was thinking about my mother. Yijun and I used to put an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks on the small table every New Year''s Eve, but this year, we didn''t. I was thinking, if she saw her daughter like this now, would she be very happy?" Xian Zihao smiled and said half-jokingly, "Her daughter has become so outstanding and strong after the passing of so many years. Of course she will be happy. Ruolan, you are worthy of her pride." Jiang Ruolan leaned against the railing on the balcony. Her hands under her chin as she gazed into the distance. She then covered her eyes with her hands as if she was looking towards the G City through her fingers. "Guess what''s on the table tonight at Jiang Family''s New Year''s Eve meal?" She suddenly stopped and paused. There was something playing in her mind. Then she said, "We are not in the north. You guys rarely eat dumplings, right?" At this moment, a fragrance came from behind her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and confirmed that it was not a fragrance from the flower shed. Then, she suddenly turned her head and she was immediately embarrassed. A handsome and extraordinary President Xian was holding a plate of dumplings. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. No wonder Xian Zihao hadn''t gone back to their room for so long. A plate of dumplings was something that others might not care about. Often, people would not always be able to get what they wanted, and they have to learn not to ask for anything. However, Xian Zihao, this man, was completely beyond her expectations. How did he know that she wanted to eat dumplings? Seeing Jiang Ruolan standing there in a daze, Xian Zihao slightly lifted the plate in his hands and raised his eyebrows. "I knew you had a bad appetite tonight and didn''t eat much. You must be hungry now. Why are you still standing there?" Jiang Ruolan immediately smiled and happily took them. She walked quickly to the table. Without using chopsticks, she grabbed one with her hand and inserted it into her mouth. "Oh, it tastes pretty good!" Having said that, she looked back at Xian Zihao with a warm smile as spring and as bright as the sun. Jiang Ruolan could not help but ask in surprise, "You did this?" Without waiting for his answer, she picked up another dumpling and stuffed it into her mouth. "If you want to make dumplings, just tell me. Do you really need to ask for grandpa''s help? Even if you want to give me a surprise, you shouldn''t do it so late." Xian Zihao ignored her blubbering and went to the closet. He grabbed a set of clothes and went to take a shower. When he came out, Jiang Ruolan had finished the plate of dumplings, but it seemed like she had not eaten enough and was waiting for him to make another plate for her. "You haven''t eaten your fill?" he asked. Although Jiang Ruolan did not feel that she had eaten enough, she was still satisfied with her meal. She got up from the bed and smiled coquettishly at him, "Is there anything else? Did you really make these dumplings? How much did you make?" Xian Zihao glanced at her before he took the plate and said calmly, "I stole it." Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "You stole it?" The dignified and elegant President Xian had just stolen dumplings that had just been cooked in the middle of the night? Imagine what people''s reactions were when they heard this. Sigh, what a pity. President Xian wasn''t very good at stealing. How could he only steal one kind of filling? However, thinking about how he actually stole dumplings, Jiang Ruolan really didn''t dare to imagine that scene. Jiang Ruolan then pursed her lips and stood in front of him. She looked at his serious expression and then looked at the plate in his hand. She suddenly couldn''t hold it in anymore. She turned her back to him, smiling so hard that her shoulders trembled. Only when she had laughed enough did she turn around. Seeing Xian Zihao''s solemn face, she forced a smile and asked, "Where did you steal it? Xian Resident is in the suburbs. There''s no store near this place." Xian Zihao glanced at her. "If you want to eat, then come with me." Jiang Ruolan hurriedly followed him out. This was the first time she stole something in her life, and it was also the first time she stole dumplings with Xian Zihao on New Year''s Eve. Jiang Ruolan slowly walked forward with light steps. However, compared to her sneaking action, Xian Zihao was more relaxed and at ease. He slowly walked down the stairs, and when he caught a glimpse of Jiang Ruolan''s thief demeanor, the corners of his eyes couldn''t help but twitch. Two or three minutes later, the two of them successfully made their way into the Xian Residence''s kitchen. The kitchen was very large. Usually, Nanny Cheng and four or five servants would be cooking here together. Jiang Ruolan smelled the fragrance and could not help but ask softly, "Do people in H City often eat dumplings? Why would there be one now when there isn''t in the New Year''s Eve dinner?" "Grandpa was in the northern troop when he was young and has been used to eating these things for decades. However, he only ate dumplings at the beginning of the year. Nanny Cheng and the others had packed them in the refrigerator and planned to cook them in the morning." Xian Zihao said indifferently. Perhaps everyone would have some deep-rooted and unforgettable hope when they were young. For Jiang Ruolan, when she and Jiang Yijun were at Jiang Family, they could only watch the family of three happily eat dumplings on New Year''s Eve. At that time, she only had one simple wish, and that was to eat a plate of dumplings during New Year''s Eve every year. Later, she packed her bag and ran away. During those years, she was always independent, eating and dressing with the little money she earned from hard work, and the expectations gradually settled down in her heart. It was enough for her to eat what she got and she had never expected anyone to pity her simple, foolish childhood desires. But who would have thought that a few years later, someone would fulfill her wish? Xian Zihao would actually go as far as to steal a plate of dumplings for her. Jiang Ruolan should have been moved to tears, but she was grinning like a child. She didn''t even open her mouth to say a word of thanks. Chapter 317 - In My Entire Life, I Have Never Been So Afraid Like This 10 minutes later ... A happy atmosphere enveloped the Xian Residence''s kitchen. Jiang Ruolan stood in front of the pot and tied an apron to her body to prevent the starch from falling off on her. She held a spoon in her hand and stirred the boiling pot. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao also hadn''t eaten much during the dinner, so in order to reward her beloved husband, she decided to cook the dumplings herself. She stirred the boiling pot while looking at Xian Zihao from time to time. He still looked handsome even though he was sitting in a hot and oily kitchen. Xian Zihao was ordered by his beloved wife to peel garlic. He occasionally raised his eyes to look at Jiang Ruolan, who was busy stirring the pot, with a warm look in his eyes. The delicious aroma scattered in the air. Jiang Ruolan has an indescribable feeling in her heart. If she was asked to explain it, maybe she could just say that she wanted this moment to last forever. Jiang Ruolan was afraid that time would pass quickly and didn''t have enough time to enjoy this warmth. She was also afraid that she would lose Xian Zihao for the second time. While Jiang Ruolan was lost in her thought, Xian Zihao walked over and took a spoon from her. He pushed her to the side gently. "Be careful, this pot is very hot. Let me do it." Jiang Ruolan then released her grip on the spoon and stood silently next to Xian Zihao, watching him cook the dumplings for her. As she kept watching, she was overjoyed. Tsk tsk, even when Xian Zihao was cooking dumplings, his appearance was very pleasing to the eyes. No wonder Xiong Ruogang would fall in love with him every time she saw him. After the two of them had finished eating and drinking in the kitchen, they quietly pushed open the kitchen door and were about to leave, but the moment the door was opened, they saw Nanny Cheng standing at the kitchen door, looking at them with an expression as if she was waiting for the dumpling thief to be caught by her. Jiang Ruolan''s face instantly turned red as she repeatedly apologized to Nanny Cheng. She felt like she had stolen something valuable, not dumplings from Nanny Cheng. Nanny Cheng had worked to wrap the dumplings in the night and she, in turn, had stolen it. "I will wake up early tomorrow and accompany Nanny Cheng and the others to make dumplings." Jiang Ruolan said guiltily after returning to her and Xian Zihao''s room. Xian Zihao held her hand and looked at her with a smile. "You may not be able to get up early tomorrow morning." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "I will set the alarm clock on my phone." After she said that, she looked around the room, looking for her phone. Xian Zihao''s eyes lit up. He suddenly pulled Jiang Ruolan back into his chest and held her in his arms. Jiang Ruolan didn''t even have the time to react before his fiery kiss landed on her. Jiang Ruolan was stupefied. She didn''t expect this thing to happen. She subconsciously looked up at his face and saw that his deep black eyes were unfathomable. Her heart skipped a beat as she suddenly remembered that her pregnancy had reached three months. Dr. Li said that after the first three months of pregnancy, she could be intimate. It''s been a while since the last time they were intimate, and his sudden kiss made her heart burn like a blazing fire. His kiss became hotter and more urgent than any other time. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but struggle lightly, wanting to say something, but she was held tightly in his embrace. Xian Zihao''s eyes were filled with desire as he put his hand over her lips, to stop her from talking. He then said in a low voice, "Ruolan, I can''t wait for another seven months." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes became moist. The moment Xian Zihao hugged her tightly and rubbed his lower part to her body, she slowly closed her eyes. She wrapped her hands around his neck and took the initiative to reciprocate his kiss. Xian Zihao''s breathing became more and more unstable due to her initiative. They haven''t been intimate for three months and right now, Jiang Ruolan''s body became too sensitive under his touch. Xian Zihao''s hot palm went inside her dress and slowly caressed her back, causing her to let a light moan. Jiang Ruolan wanted to stick close to him and never let go. This was the man, whom once upon a time, she thought would only exist in her dream. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan kept repeating his name. He kissed her again and gently pressed her against the wall behind her. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and held his handsome face. Suddenly, she wanted to take a good look at the face of the man she loved. Xian Zihao smiled and held her hand. While keeping his eyes on her, he started to bite her fingertip. The bite did not hurt at all. Instead, it made her feel like an electric current flowing through her fingers, directly flowing to her limbs. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly tried to retract her hand, but Xian Zihao seemed to enjoy seeing her current expression. Not only did he not let go, he even held her down and did not give her the chance to resist. All of a sudden, she took the opportunity the moment he finally let go of her, to wrap her hand around his neck tightly, and leaned into his embrace. Jiang Ruolan hid her face on his neck. She was too shy to say any words, so she could only raise her hand and gently write three words on his chest with her finger. After thinking about it, she continued to write a few words. Xian Zihao smiled but didn''t speak. Instead, he lifted Jiang Ruolan''s head and kissed her fiercely on the lips. The emotions that both of them had been enduring, suddenly exploded violently. Xian Zihao slowly took off her dress while his thin lips continued to kiss her lovingly. As he sucked on her slender neck, Jiang Ruolan raised her hand, and proactively stroked his chest. She could hear his uncontrollable rough breathing. It was as if she was about to push him to the limits. Xian Zihao suddenly grabbed her hand. Her ten fingers were clenched tightly as a warm kiss landed on the tip of her nose, her cheeks, her chin, and her lips. At that time, the only thing Jiang Ruolan could hear was her own blood violently surging in her veins, making her a little dizzy. Her eyes sparkled like stars, and Xian Zihao once again sucked her lips as if he never got enough of her. His body was still scorching her to the point where she had no strength to move at all. Behind her was a soft bed. Xian Zihao gently pushed her down to the bed and continued kissing her. The two of them panted loudly. Xian Zihao''s scorching breath hit her ear as he bit her earlobe, sucked it a little bit. Accompanied by a hoarse whisper, he said, "When you suddenly showed up in the hotel wearing a wedding dress that day, I was really so scared." Jiang Ruolan immediately collapsed. Xian Zihao''s strong body was pressing against her and he was trembling. Jiang Ruolan could not help but turn her face to look at him. Xian Zihao looked deeply at her and sighed hoarsely next to her lips. "Ruolan, I was afraid. I''m afraid that I will lose you. In my entire life, I have never been so afraid like this." Jiang Ruolan didn''t like to cry, but there was a deep feeling of sorrow in the corner of her heart. Her eyes reddened as tears flowed down her cheeks. She kissed his chest softly. While there''s a feeling of sorrow, there''s also a feeling of joy. She never knew that Xian Zihao would confess his fear to her. She kept whispering soft words to his ear, trying to comfort him. At the same time, she also felt his other hand caressing her skin until it gently wrapped around her. A dense area was overflowing with moisture. She trembled and her face was flushing red. Xian Zihao simply smiled and kissed her neck. A soft kiss that was as dense as rain fell between her collarbones and a low sigh of satisfaction was heard in a quiet bedroom. Chapter 318 - Xian Zihao Had Gone Wild [M] ***MATURE OR NOT SO MATURE SCENE BELOW*** . . Jiang Ruolan bit her lips and refused to make a sound. Instead, she instinctively twisted her waist and her hands trying to grab onto Xian Zihao''s hand that was on her private part. He was repeatedly teasing her. Instead of letting Jiang Ruolan do as she wanted, Xian Zihao instantly gripped both of her hands and placed them above her head. Jiang Ruolan was still biting her lip, but she could not hold it any longer. When Xian Zihao kissed her lips again, she gave up her last line and could not help but let out a delicate cry. The occasional light, heavy rubbing, or probing of his fingers made her crave even more. She wanted to wrap her legs around him, but with this strength of her, the only thing she could do was lying motionless on the bed and allowed him to kiss her. Her dazed mind was unable to think. When the fever and that hot pleasure that had been stirred up by his fingers came sweeping over her private part again, Jiang Ruolan immediately arched her waist and shakily opened her mouth, letting out a loud moan. The teasing suddenly retreated. Xian Zihao lowered his head to look at her flushed face. His hot breath was hitting on her lips. His hand greedily grabbed her breast and occasionally rubbed the little red blush on it. Jiang Ruolan''s breathing became more and more rapid as her hands gently pressed against his chest. Xian Zihao was clearly the most impatient one in the last few months, yet now he was incredibly patient with her. As if he wanted to make her experience even more wonderful things. Xian Zihao kissed her lips again and his tongue slowly probed into her mouth. Their tongues twirled and battled each other. He slowly let go of her lip and bent down to bite at one of her tender, sensitive tips. He licked, nibbling and tugging it. Jiang Ruolan could feel the wetness not only on her breast but also between her legs. It had unwittingly become more and more overflowing. She couldn''t help but let out a soft cry again. The heat rising from her lower abdomen became even more intense. The moisture between her legs was faintly burning, and a warm, greasy liquid slowly flowed out. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but try to close her legs again, trying to suppress the moisture but Xian Zihao''s hand quickly pushed her legs away. He once again slowly probed into her overflowing secret area. His action made her face completely reddened. His slender fingers dangerously pressed against the hot and damp crevice as he slowly squeezed his way in. Jiang Ruolan was tortured to the point of going crazy from the slow speed of his fingers. She subconsciously retracted her muscles, but it was unknown whether she was trying to get his finger to enter or for him to take them out quickly. Then she heard Xian Zihao''s hoarse and low breathing. He tried to separate her legs to the maximum and squeezed his body between her legs. Then, the slender fingers gently rotated on her lower body. The thumb pressed down on the sensitive spot and his fingers slowly entered. "Ah!" Jiang Ruolan slightly raised her head, unable to believe that she had nearly collapsed just like that. She hurriedly wanted to push his hand away, but his fingers began to massage her sensitive part slowly. In and out. In and out. Jiang Ruolan looked up at Xian Zihao with trembling eyes. She saw that he was also patiently enduring. His long fingers were still moving. She could no longer hold onto it as she ruthlessly bit his shoulder. "Z.Zi..Zihao." His fingers suddenly changed the speed. He sucked her earlobes, causing her body to tremble violently. Her body curled up on the bed. Xian Zihao lovingly kissed the corner of her lips. His suppressed, hoarse voice was sexy and enchanting. "Although the doctor said we can be intimate, I don''t want to hurt you and our child, so I''ll let you prepare first." Jiang Ruolan wanted to say that she was ready, but she could not. With a blushing face, she bit her lips and panted rapidly. Her senses become sharper, as if flames were burning her entire body. But her look and expression were seen through. Xian Zihao laughed in a low voice and kissed her again. He gave a little grunt the moment she twisted her body slightly. Jiang Ruolan grabbed him by the neck and whispered, "Zihao...Please" Xian Zihao was obviously tormenting her on purpose. Jiang Ruolan shyly wrapped her arms around his neck, silently begging him. He laughed softly, gently pulling her arm down and raising her upper body. This action of his causes the closeness of their body. Jiang Ruolan moaned, then unconsciously clutched the sheets with both hands. Xian Zihao kissed her white neck, ran his hands over her skin, and took her hands in his. Her hands were clasped tightly around the pillow. "Ugh " Her moan gradually grew louder and louder. Xian Zihao abruptly straightened his waist, heavily slamming into her warmest and moisture part. "Ah ~" Jiang Ruolan''s soul was almost sent flying from the impact. She couldn''t stand such a shocking wave of emotion and immediately tried to dodge, but Xian Zihao held her hands and body tightly. He didn''t give her a chance to escape. He forced her to cater to his attacks. Pulling out and hitting her again, and the heavy friction gave off a different but surging pleasure, causing her to constantly shake her head and cry out. Since they were at Xian Residence, Jiang Ruolan was afraid of being heard and desperately tried to suppress her scream. "Mhmm." Xian Zihao was trying his best to keep his breathing under control as he looked at her rosy complexion under the dim light. His eyes were filled with a hunger and focus that she had never seen before, and he seemed to try to memorize every single one of her expressions. The strength under her waist was growing stronger and stronger, and every time they clashed, it was like all of his feelings and his promise to this marriage were poured into her. Jiang Ruolan raised her head. Her hair was in a mess, and she didn''t know how sexy she was at the moment. Her body was trembling instinctively, and she couldn''t suppress the moans coming from her lips, causing her bright eyes to turn red from trying to restrain herself. Xian Zihao bent his head down and gently bit the tip of her nose. Then, a burst of low and husky laughter filled her ear. "Idiot. No one will hear you. Don''t be so nervous. Relax. If this continues, Ruolan, I''m afraid I can''t endure it any longer." Then, he pressed his thumb against the sensitive spot where the two intersected. How could Jiang Ruolan endure this kind of provocation? She bit her lower lip and tried to suppress her moan. She always felt that those people in the house could hear them clearly. "Be good." Xian Zihao didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He was almost at a loss for words. Then, he slowly said, "Relax." Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was still unable to relax, Xian Zihao''s eyes darkened. This was a dark color that could no longer be suppressed after being tortured to the point of death by desire. He suddenly grabbed her waist and brought her closer to him, causing her lower part to grind against him. Jiang Ruolan had no more strength to bite her lower lip, nor did she have the strength to suppress her moan. She was forced to the dead corner by Xian Zihao. As he entered again, he called out her name in a low and hoarse voice. The dazzling and gorgeous fireworks exploded in her dark vision. Xian Zihao, who had lost all his elegance because of Jiang Ruolan, seemed to have gone wild. Her body tensed up, and she had no choice but to face the incoming wave. Her mind was blank, and only the extreme feeling of annihilation lingered on. A hoarse cry from the impact was heard and Jiang Ruolan could only beg Xian Zihao to slow down. Everything was beyond her imagination. Xian Zihao completely gave up on his rationality and forgot where he was. His body spasmed as he continued to entangle with her in this manner. Jiang Ruolan shook her head and sobbed. Her body was completely out of control, as if she was being forced to an unknown point. "Don''t... Ah Zi..Zihao...I can''t take it anymore... Stop." She cried and begged. "Stop...No..Please." Jiang Ruolan was forced to the point of crying hoarsely. Xian Zihao bent down to bite her lips and kissed them. Afterward, he laughed softly as he held her hand. He kissed her slender fingers, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably. He continued to kiss every inch of her skin. Jiang Ruolan was weak to the point that she couldn''t resist at all. She was breathing rapidly, and at this time, Xian Zihao was still asking for more. Jiang Ruolan lifted her eyes to look at his face. Seeing his puppy looks, she couldn''t help but wrap her arms around his neck again. It persisted for several hours until dawn. Jiang Ruolan''s consciousness was completely faded. Only then did Xian Zihao let out a short, stifled grunt, and his body tightly pressed against her as he started to tremble violently. . . . **** [Are you guys still alive? This is PG-Rated smut. It''s hard for me to write it because I can''t even use dirty words on it. Oh well, hope you guys like it.] Chapter 319 - Jiang Ruolan’s Embarrassment As Xian Zihao had said, the next morning, Jiang Ruolan could not get up at all. After all, it was the first day of the new year. She didn''t want to care about anything right now. She only wanted to spend her day sleeping. Breakfast was about to begin, and she was still curled up in her blanket. Nanny Cheng has called her several times. Jiang Ruolan claimed that she had overeaten yesterday and now felt uncomfortable. She tried to find an excuse not to get out of bed, especially since she didn''t have the strength to do so. Xian Zihao pushed the door open and entered. "Get up quickly and let''s have breakfast." "No." Jiang Ruolan covered her head with the blanket and immediately refused. However, her voice was soft as she mumbled softly. She knew that it was the first day of the new year. Maybe the Old Man and the others were still waiting for her to eat breakfast together, so she did not resist any longer and subconsciously lifted her hands to wrap them around Xian Zihao''s neck as he picked her up. "Today is the first day of the new year." Xian Zihao pulled off the covers from the bed and wrapped them around her body. He gently carried her straight to the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan curled up in his arms and mumbled, "It''s not my fault. You''re the one who didn''t let me sleep. I''m tired and sleepy." Xian Zihao chuckled and put her into the bathtub that was filled with hot water. The warm water eased her tired body, and Jiang Ruolan accidentally let out a comfortable moan. Xian Zihao squatted in front of her and helped her take a shower. When he carried her out of the bathroom, she actually wasn''t sleepy anymore. Jiang Ruolan just stayed in his embrace and calmly listened to his steady heartbeat. An indescribable happiness emerged in her heart. Suddenly, she raised her head and mischievously bit his chin. Xian Zihao''s footstep immediately paused. He looked down at her with a darkened gaze. Jiang Ruolan smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Grandpa is still waiting for us." Xian Zihao gently dodged her mischievous nibbling and covered her lips with his. Taking advantage of her opening mouth, he directly caught her tongue and kissed her until she gasped for breath. Only then did he smile and put her down beside the bed. "Get dressed and eat first. There''s something I need to do at Xian Group. I will have a meeting in the afternoon." Xian Zihao comforted her by gently patting her on the head. "I may have to go on a business trip in a few days. If you don''t want to stay at Xian Residence, we will return to Greenville Residence tomorrow." "Business trip?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "Isn''t it now the Spring Festival holiday." Xian Zihao smiled. "There''s nothing I can do about it. Some urgent tasks must be completed regardless of the holidays." "How long will you be gone?" For the first time, Jiang Ruolan felt a sense of loss when she heard her husband was going on a business trip. She immediately sat on the bed and didn''t move. "At least a week, or at most half a month." He gently kissed her forehead as if he was comforting her, "Don''t be so reluctant to part for now. I still have a few days to spend with you before I leave." Jiang Ruolan thought about it and she felt that she might be a little childish, but her feelings of reluctance and frustration were also real. She paused for a moment, then got up from the bed and went to the closet. After changing, she walked out of the room with Xian Zihao and asked, "Are you going to Beijing?" "No, it''s Shanghai this time." Xian Zihao straightened his sleeves when he suddenly caught a glimpse of something. Jiang Ruolan was brushing her hair off her shoulders. There were faintly discernible marks under her neck near her collarbone. Although he had noticed it when he was helping her take a shower just now, he thought those bruises would be covered once she put on the clothes. However, he didn''t expect that this piece of clothes would reveal the fair skin at her collarbone. Jiang Ruolan was in a hurry, so she didn''t notice it. "Why are you smiling at me?" When Jiang Ruolan noticed Xian Zihao''s slightly smiling gaze, she quickly put down her hand that had been fiddling with her hair and glanced sideways at him. When she saw his satiated expression, she recalled their interaction last night. A blush immediately appeared on her face as she pushed him away, "You still have the nerve to smile!" After giving him a push, she took the lead and ran down the stairs. Jiang Ruolan didn''t look at Xian Zihao''s mischievous eyes anymore and immediately ran to the living room alone. After being married for such a long time, Jiang Ruolan had seen Xian Zihao''s fierce methods in the business world, his calmness and caution, his astonishing indifference and rationality, his calmness, his steady control over his emotions, and his rejection towards women. However, last night, she had experienced and saw him lose his rationality and control for the first time. He was still the same Xian Zihao, but she could feel that he had become wilder. He was out of control because of her. A sweet and contented feeling arose in her heart, along with a hint of victory. No matter how strong her opponent was, she was still the one who won the battle of love. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but smile as she walked straight to Xian Residence''s dining room. As it was the first day of the new year, everyone was already gathered in the dining room. It was the first time Jiang Ruolan woke up late and let everyone wait for her. She was afraid that the Old Man would blame her. But as soon as she walked in, Old Man Xian looked at her with a wide smile. "Ruolan, you''re finally awake? Here, eat something quickly. Since you didn''t eat enough during dinner last night, then you have to eat more this morning. You youngster, no matter how tired you are, you have to eat breakfast first before going back to sleep!" When Jiang Ruolan sat down at the table, she was immediately shocked by the Old Man''s words. Her smiling face froze. She looked at the Old Man''s smiling face as if he knew something, then shifted her gaze to everyone around the table. Zhan An covered her mouth with her hands and snickered. At the same time, Xian Zihao sat down beside her. When he saw her blushing face and frozen state, he couldn''t help but smile. He casually brushed her hair. "Why are you sitting there stupidly?" Jiang Ruolan made a swallowing motion and then chuckled. She secretly glared at Xian Zihao. Didn''t he say that no one could hear them last night?! Xian Zihao placed a glass of hot milk in front of her, took some light food, and put it in her bowl. He raised his eyebrows and said softly, "What are you waiting for? Eat." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head with a wronged expression. No matter what Xian Zihao put in her bowl, she stuffed it directly into her mouth. After Zhan An tore a piece of bread for her, she immediately said while laughing, "Ruolan, even though you are really too tired, you still have to eat breakfast. After walking for ten minutes, then go back to your bedroom and sleep." "That''s right. After this, you go back to your room and relax. There will be a lot of people coming and visiting our house today." The Old Man nodded. At this time, Nanny Cheng and the others were carrying a tray of dumplings. Jiang Ruolan took advantage of the fact that everyone ate dumplings, to look at Jiang Yijun. He was sitting next to her without saying a word. He didn''t even look at her. Zhan An put a plate of dumplings in front of Jiang Ruolan and said with a smile, "I heard you like dumplings. Eat it." Indeed, Zhan An didn''t favor Jiang Yijun and didn''t give him a plate, but she didn''t say anything or cause trouble. She just smiled at him. Jiang Yijun also politely smiled back at her, but that smile didn''t reach his eyes. Jiang Ruolan smiled awkwardly at everyone, but when she saw Xian Zihao''s completely calm appearance, she gritted her teeth in anger. She was staring at him in silence when he noticed her gaze. "What''s wrong?" he whispered. Jiang Ruolan just glared at him with resentment. She was angry because his skin was as thick as a city wall. After being stared like that for a long time, Xian Zihao finally understood what was going on. He began to laugh, and the mischievous look in his eyes became even more obvious. "Ruolan, don''t you like dumplings? Why aren''t you eating?" The Old Man suddenly asked. "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She immediately looked at Old Man Xian and his eyes were also full of smiles. "Yeah, from what Nanny Cheng said, you and Zihao didn''t sleep at all last night. You two ran into the kitchen to steal dumplings to eat." Zhan An couldn''t hold it anymore and started to giggle from where she sat. Everyone at the table also could no longer hold back their laughter. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, was extremely embarrassed. It looked like She was overthinking it? She had thought that they knew what had happened inside the room last night. She then turned to look at Xian Zihao, only to see he was looking at her with a calm and composed expression. "Wife, you''re thinking too much ~" Chapter 320 - A Slap To The Face On the first day of the new year, with Xian Family''s fame in the country, many politicians and businessmen come with their families to pay their respects around eight o''clock in the morning. According to Xian Family rules, there was no need to cause trouble for the younger generation and force them to accompany the elders. Xian Zihao, as the CEO of the Xian Group, was a popular figure in the business world, so he had to accompany Old Man Xian. Therefore, Jiang Ruolan took this opportunity to stroll around the garden behind the Xian Family Residence. She accidentally saw Jiang Yijun standing motionless at the end of the old garden. She paused and slowly walked over. "Yijun, didn''t grandfather invite you to accompany him? He wants to make a public announcement to the world about his long-lost grandson and at the same time announce your identity as a member of the Xian Family. Why didn''t you go?" Jiang Yijun only looked at her as if he saw something ethereal from the way she walked. As she got closer, his dark eyes became focused, and he fixed his gaze on her. "What''s wrong? Is there something on your mind?" Seeing his silence, Jiang Ruolan smiled and punched him on his shoulder out of habit. "Stinky brat, why did you act that way with your sister? Don''t forget, I watched you grow up. Even though you are the grandson of the Xian Family, you are still Jiang Yijun who was beaten by me." After Jiang Ruolan said this, she paused before saying in an awkward tone, "Err It should be Xian Yijun. Now that the Old Man wants you to recognize your ancestors, I should start calling you by the surname Xian." Without waiting for his response, she took off the hand that had just landed on his shoulder. However, when she took her hand back, her wrist was suddenly gripped by Jiang Yijun. He tightened his grip on her, not letting her go. A gust of wind blew past and lifted the long hair on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulders. The faint pink mark covering her neck was clearly seen by Jiang Yijun, yet she still did not realize it. Jiang Ruolan only saw Jiang Yijun staring at her neck and the force of his grip on her wrist was strong. "Yijun, what are you doing? Let go! This is the Xian Residence, don''t act recklessly! Let go." She lifted her other hand to push him, but he still held her tight. The emotion in Jiang Yijun''s eyes was something Jiang Ruolan had never seen before. He was like an enraged lion. "Yijun." Jiang Ruolan immediately realized that she couldn''t win, so she immediately wanted to scold him. However, out of the corner of her eyes, she noticed that Cui Liuxian was standing on her room''s balcony. She was holding the withered flower pot and was looking straight at them. Panic flashed across Jiang Ruolan''s heart. Although Cui Liuxian was sometimes very brainless, she had a very vicious mind. If she saw this scene and started to make it worse, let alone Yijun and her, even the whole face of the Xian Family will be ruined by these presumptuous rumors! She became anxious and began to struggle hard. "Xian Yijun! Release me!" Her voice was cold and repulsed, unlike before, and the fear and anger in her eyes finally made Jiang Yijun''s gaze tremble. He slightly released his grip. As soon as her wrist was free, Jiang Ruolan hurriedly took two steps back. She rubbed the red marks on her wrists. When she looked up again, he saw that Cui Liuxian was no longer there. Her heart was hanging in her throat. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt a cold sensation assaulting her body. She shuddered. "Isn''t the weather too cold for you to stand outside?" Jiang Yijun noticed that she was shivering and rushed forward to take off his jacket to give to her, but the jacket was thrown away by Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Yijun held the jacket casually and looked at her angrily. "What are you doing?" Jiang Ruolan also felt that she had gone too far. However, in the Xian Family, there''s Cui Liuxian, who was eager to stir up trouble. To prevent it from affecting everyone and prevent Jiang Yijun from being criticized the moment he returned to the Xian Family, Jiang Ruolan decided to keep her distance. "Yijun, from the moment you walked into the Xian Family''s gate, you should know that from now on, I am no longer the sister you depend on." She said calmly. "So what? No matter what happened, you are still my sister! You don''t have to push me away like that!" Jiang Ruolan frowned, "Then, tell me, do you really consider me as your sister? We are not related by blood and between you and me, there is an even more terrible shackle! Moral shackles! I think you should know better than I did. Xian Zihao is your brother, so I--" "Enough!" Jiang Yijun interrupted her with a deep voice. He was angry, but at the same time, he tried to restrain his temper. Suddenly, Jiang Yijun laughed, but his laughter was full of helplessness. He tightened his grip on the jacket and the cracking sounds from his joints could be heard loudly. "I understand." He said coldly. With that, he left without looking back. "Yijun " Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached. This was her little brother, whom she had spent twenty or so years with from morning to night. The most important person in her life during the seven most lonely years of her life, the only support in her life, as well as the reason and motivation for her survival. How could she not feel the pain? Everything in the past was slowly leaving her. ** Many politicians gathered at Xian Residence. After a few hours of socializing, Xian Zihao drove to the city center in the afternoon for an emergency meeting. Jiang Ruolan decided to stay at Xian Residence, but she was currently in a terrible mood because of what had happened this morning. She spent the entire day alone in her room, unwilling to speak to everyone. Even when Nanny Cheng came to bring her some fruit, she sat quietly by the bed without saying a word. "Ha ~ I guessed it right!" Cui Liuxian suddenly opened the door and walked into Xian Zihao''s room with a smile on her face. She looked left and right, memorizing how the room look likes. It looked like Cui Liuxian had never entered Xian Zihao''s room before this. It was rare for Xian Zihao to leave his room unlocked and as Cui Liuxian looked around, the resentment in her eyes seemed to have increased a bit. "Get out." Jiang Ruolan didn''t even bother to look at her as she quietly sat there without raising her head. Cui Liuxian smiled and glanced at her. "What''s wrong? Are you upset? I noticed it last night, your relationship with Jiang Yijun is already unusual but no one trusted me when I brought it out. Jiang Ruolan, you''re not an idiot, how can you not notice how similar your brother looks with Zihao? I heard that in the month after you left, you lived with Jiang Yijun. Did you look for him whenever you wanted comfort?" After she said that, Cui Liuxian suddenly walked over, bent down, and smiled innocently at her. "How is it? Compared to Zihao''s skill, whose technique is more satisfying? Tsk tsk, Jiang Ruolan, your taste is quite good." "I told you to get out, do you hear me?" Jiang Ruolan raised her head and stared at Cui Liuxian indifferently. Her eyes were full of unbearable coldness. "What is it? Are you angry that your dirty scandal has been exposed? I thought you had some tricks up your sleeve, but it turns out you''re just a bit of a fox. It is not enough to have an incest lover in the same bed as you, you even want to climb up to the Xian Family. No wonder Bingqing said that you''ve been scheming since you were young!" *PAH!* A strong and shocking slap landed on Cui Liuxian''s face. She covered half of her face in shock. Cui Liuxian glared at Jiang Ruolan in disbelief. "You dare to hit me?" "Do you believe me or not, if you don''t scram now, I will make you walk upside down." Jiang Ruolan glanced at her calmly. Chapter 321 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate I "You!" Cui Liuxian glared at her and was about to slap her. Jiang Ruolan looked at her coldly. Last time, Cui Liuxian had almost threatened her with a fruit knife and it was because she had been caught off guard and the knife was already pressed against her stomach, she let Cui Liuxian threaten her without a hitch. Even after so many years, Jiang Ruolan could still climb up to the fifth floor with two water potions in her hands. Cui Liuxian''s slender arms and slender legs were nothing to her. Just as Cui Liuxian''s hand was about to land on her face, Jiang Ruolan immediately dodged to the side and at the same time, she grabbed her arm with so much force. Cui Liuxian froze on the spot and a five-fingered mark could be seen on her cheek. Jiang Ruolan flung her arm away harshly. Right now, Cui Liuxian was looking like she had been bullied. She stood there glaring at her, "Jiang Ruolan!" "You deserved that slapped." Jiang Ruolan stood up from the bed and slapped Cui Liuxian''s face again. "This slap is a retribution for my kidnapping caused by you and Jiang Bingqing! You should know that my slap is already light!" Cui Liuxian''s mouth quivered as she was completely overwhelmed by Jiang Ruolan''s aura. As she stood up, she couldn''t help but take a step back with a trace of cowardice in her eyes. "Cui Liuxian, I can tell you this clearly. After all this time, I have been tolerating and giving in to you not because I''m afraid of you, nor am I afraid of grandpa, but because I pity you. I pity you, a little girl who has no relatives, living under someone else''s roof. Every day, you are trying to find ways to get everyone''s love, to squeeze Guiying away, including the current me. Don''t take my tolerance for you as your capital to continue to be shameless! Get out!" Cui Liuxian took a deep breath and gritted her teeth as she looked at her. She won''t admit that Jiang Ruolan''s words had stabbed her heart. Her shoulders trembled as hatred filled her eyes. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, no longer looked at Cui Liuxian. She had said what she wanted to say. She had never intended to tolerate any slanders and give way out to her. If Cui Liuxian was really that brainless and wanted to cause trouble again, then she, Jiang Ruolan, didn''t mind going all out. At this moment, someone lightly knocked on the door. Nanny Cheng walked over and saw that the door was open. She stood in front of the door and knocked while saying, "Young Madam, the Old Master wanted to see you." After Nanny Cheng said this, she noticed that Cui Liuxian was actually here. She couldn''t help but be startled. "Miss Liuxian, why are you here as well?" Cui Liuxian''s eyes immediately reddened as she turned around and ran to the door. With a wronged expression, she threw herself into Nanny Cheng''s arms. "Nanny Cheng!" "What''s wrong with your face?" "Nanny Cheng. You have seen me raised before your own eyes. Now, in this Xian Family, I don''t even have the status of a servant. Some people can hit me at will just because they don''t want to hear the truth. She also took advantage of the fact that she carried grandpa''s precious grandson to bully me. I don''t dare to retaliate." Cui Liuxian tearfully complained of her grievance. Nanny Cheng was stunned. She subconsciously patted Cui Liuxian''s shoulder to coax her, then looked at the calm expression on Jiang Ruolan''s face as she turned around. She had already made up her mind. Nanny Cheng knew what Cui Liuxian was like, and she could almost see what kind of personality Jiang Ruolan had. Nanny Cheng secretly gave Jiang Ruolan a comforting look, but at the same time, she was patting Cui Liuxian on the side. It was obvious that she wanted to reduce the fuss and avoid the trouble. Jiang Ruolan nodded to Nanny Cheng as she was also aware of the situation. Since it was the first of the first month, she couldn''t be bothered to cause too much trouble. She asked, "Grandpa called me?" "Right, look at my memory, this disturbance almost made me forget it. The Jiang Family suddenly visited and their arrival this time was a bit strange. Normally, the Jiang Family would come to pay their respects after the fifth day of the new year, but now, they would suddenly rush over on the first day of the new year. And this time, Miss Bingqing didn''t come along with them." Nanny Cheng muttered to herself. When Jiang Ruolan heard that it was Jiang Guanyu and the rest who had come, she quickly wanted to refuse and didn''t want to see them. However, the Old Man should have known that her relationship with the Jiang Family was cold, so he would not call her so suddenly. Jiang Ruolan changed her clothes and tied her hair back. Only then did she notice the faint pink mark on her neck. She suddenly remembered Xian Zihao''s smiling and mischievous expression while staring at her neck in the morning. She stopped for a moment, and her face turned red. Jiang Ruolan quickly went to find a high-necked goose-yellow sweater to put on and as she was pregnant, she only wore a pair of loose and comfortable jeans. It wasn''t until she went downstairs that she realized that most of the politicians who came to visit during the day had left. When she walked into the living room, other than the Xian Family, there was only Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian. Jiang Guanyu, who was initially sitting on the couch, suddenly stood up and looked towards her. Jiang Ruolan calmly glanced at him. There was no expression on her face. Something was a bit amiss on Jiang Guanyu''s expression. "Ruolan, come here." Although Old Man Xian was smiling right now, Jiang Ruolan could see that his eyes were brimming with ingenuity and experience. When he called out her name, the level of intimacy can all be seen by the people of the Jiang Family. Seeing that Old Man Xian was so concerned about Jiang Ruolan, the faint smile on Zhan Lian''s face immediately became compulsive. "Ruolan, come sit here." Zhan An waved back and pulled Jiang Ruolan to sit next to her. "Mom, grandpa." Before sitting down, Jiang Ruolan greeted everyone. When she saw Xian Jian was also there, she directly called out, "Dad." Of course, this "dad" had nothing to do with Jiang Guanyu. When she sat down, she looked at Jiang Guanyu, who sat down slowly in embarrassment. Her eyes were very calm as if she was just looking at someone that had nothing to do with her. "Alright, now that Ruolan is here, you guys can talk to her directly. However, I''m afraid you would not be able to meet with Zihao for the time being because he is having a temporary meeting this afternoon. However, since this matter is related to Ruolan, it is not a problem for you to talk to her." Old Man Xian said calmly with bright eyes. "This ..." Jiang Guanyu forced a smile. He looked at Jiang Ruolan and seemed to want to say something, but he couldn''t. He could only sigh. Zhan Lian was Zhan An''s sister and the relationship between the Jiang and Xian Families had been sustained for so many years due to the relationship between these two sisters. Zhan Lian was much more confident than Jiang Guanyu. After a while, Zhan Lian smiled and turned to look at Zhan An. "Sis, is Zihao currently in Xian Group? How long will he be busy today? If it''s not trouble, Old Jiang and I will be waiting for him here." Zhan An shook her head. "I''m not too sure. I don''t think he''ll be able to see you all for the time being." Zhan Lian immediately frowned. She seemed dissatisfied with her sister''s attitude, which did not help her at all. However, she did not dare to say anything. Zhan Lian just sat there and glanced at Jiang Ruolan. "The most important person is Ruolan. Her decision is the same as Zihao''s decision." The Old Man crossed his hands on his cane and said half-jokingly. "This matter still depends on whether Ruolan is willing to let the past grudge go. If she doesn''t want to let it go, then Zihao will definitely seek justice for his wife and children." Jiang Ruolan can tell there''s something wrong with Old Man Xian''s words. Could it be that Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian''s sudden arrival at the Xian Residence was related to Jiang Bingqing? . . *** [Hubby seeking revenge for wifey ~~~] Chapter 322 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate II "Zhan Lian, how do you usually teach Bingqing? How can you let her be friends with scum like Wei Donghai?! I heard he was one of the hoodlums in G City. It was because of your overindulge, she was like this. Just like eight years ago, how old was Ruolan at that time? She was only seventeen years old and how could you just watch a seventeen year old girl being taken away by those people? In any case, Ruolan was also Guanyu''s daughter!" Zhan An''s dissatisfied words suddenly made Jiang Ruolan feel chill on her back. Eight years ago... The incident when she was seventeen. Even though it was a long time ago, what had happened at that time was still fresh in her mind. Jiang Ruolan sat stiffly on the couch. Old Man Xian, who was next to her, suddenly clapped her hands when he felt her uneasiness. "Spoiled girl, don''t be afraid. Grandpa is here." Jiang Ruolan looked at him. From his gaze, she could tell that Old Man Xian already knew what happened to her that year. Seeing the comfort in the Old Man''s eyes, Jiang Ruolan''s heart immediately became warm as she smiled and nodded, "Thank you, grandpa." Old Man Xian smiled contentedly. His eyes filled with love and heartache. "You, spoiled girl, no wonder you are usually so carefree. It turns out that all the storms in life have been experienced by you since you were young. In the future, the Xian Family will be your backer. What you didn''t have when you were young, grandpa will definitely tell Zihao to compensate you." Jiang Ruolan shook her head. She was so touched to the point that she wanted to cry. She had to endure it. She can''t shed any tears in front of these people from the Jiang Family. At this moment, Jiang Guanyu finally spoke up helplessly. "I was very busy with what happened that year and completely unaware of what happened to Ruolan. When I found out that she was in critical danger, she was already in her last breath." "Ruolan, if dad knew what had happened to you, I would not let the bastard off! But I really did not know, you were unconscious at that time." "After you woke up, you did not say a word. After that, you suddenly ran away from home. You disappeared for seven years. I " Jiang Guanyu looked at Jiang Ruolan with a pained expression, as if he had only just learned the truth. "I''m sorry, child. Dad didn''t expect Bingqing to be so immature at that time." "Yeah, Bingqing was too young at the time. She was one year younger than Ruolan. At that time, she was only sixteen years old and was still in the rebellious phase. As parents, we didn''t care about her and didn''t know what kind of person she knew outside." Zhan Lian explained in a soft voice. "You don''t know?" Jiang Ruolan asked sarcastically with a smile. "Since you don''t know, then why did you throw me, who had a fever with a temperature of 39 degrees to the front yard of the Jiang Family on the second day I was rescued?" "Why did you let me, who was wearing a single thin garment, be frozen in the snow for nearly two days? So how can you not know? And why would you do that? That''s because you want to make a false impression of my unfortunate death, to cover up the big mistake your daughter has made!" Zhan Lian frowned and immediately explained. "You are wrong. Ruolan, you weren''t in a good condition at that time and weren''t suitable to receive an injection. I was also confused at the time and thought if I used an ice bag to cool the temperature, it was no different than using snow. So for that reason, I let you be exposed to the snow at that time. I did all this to cool your body temperature. It''s just that at that time, Ruolan was too willful. She just laid in the snow and didn''t move, making people think that her stepmother had mistreated her." As if she knew that Jiang Ruolan never let this matter go and knew that her chances were low, Zhan Lian smiled and kindly said, "Ruolan, at that time, when you were in the Jiang Family, you often called me Aunt Lian. I treated you and Yijun as if you were both my own children. Even though you mysteriously escaped from home when you were seventeen, you have to remember, you had stayed in Jiang Residence since you were four." "If I really want to do anything to you, why have I waited until you were seventeen years old and an adult before hurting you? Your dad and I are here to apologize to you for the harm Bingqing brought to you due to her ignorance." "Bingqing was so spoiled since she was young and liked to bully you but we didn''t expect she would do that. It was out of our control. If we knew about it sooner, we would stop her." Jiang Ruolan didn''t know why it had suddenly changed so much, but she knew it was probably because of Xian Zihao. Since when did he start to investigate this? While he was busy every day, she had no idea that he had never forgotten to vent his anger to whatever had happened to her in the Jiang Family. Had he always been secretly doing all of this for her? Although Jiang Guanyu wasn''t clear about that matter, ever since she ran away from home, he had never intended to investigate and never really saw her as his daughter. This kind of relationship was enough to sever all relationships between a father and a daughter, and Zhan Lian''s seemingly innocent words make Jiang Ruolan want to laugh. Jiang Ruolan calmly asked, "Excuse me, but I don''t understand the meaning behind those words. Why are events that happened in the past being mentioned out of nowhere? Did you two come here all of a sudden to tell us all how ignorant your precious daughter was when she was sixteen? Or do you both think that my scars were easy to pluck?" Zhan Lian''s expression froze, but Jiang Guanyu was a little helpless, "Ruolan, dad knows you hate Jiang Family, hate me, hate Zhan Lian, and hate Bingqing even more. But both of your bodies bleed the same blood, and you two are my daughters, so no matter which one of you is hurt, dad will still feel sad. Now, because of you, Bingqing was taken away by the enforcement department last night while the whole family was having a New Year''s dinner!" "We know that it was all part of Zihao''s plan. Bingqing caused you such an injury during the Spring Festival eight years ago and left you almost dead. Eight years later, Zihao clearly wants Bingqing to feel the same way! After she was taken away, we received a call and found out what had happened. We booked a plane ticket this morning and rushed to meet Zihao, but he avoided us. We have no choice but to come to Xian Residence and plead for mercy on Bingqing''s behalf." Jiang Ruolan understood the meaning behind Jiang Guanyu''s words in a few seconds. She had no choice but to admit that the ferocity of Xian Zihao''s move was not limited to just herself. Don''t ever think that despite his calm demeanor, he was not a ruthless person. On this New Year''s Eve, Jiang Ruolan was exceptionally happy. Xian Zihao had gifted her with the accomplishment of life last night, but she did not expect that the next day he would give her another gift by disturbing the peace in the Jiang Family. He was seeking justice for what happened to her eight years ago. All of this was within his calculations. He remained calm and collected during this period, making her completely unaware of it. A man like Xian Zihao, who was in control of the situation while being calm and collected, was utterly terrifying. "Ruolan." Seeing Jiang Ruolan remained silent, Jiang Guanyu sighed, with a sign of pleading in his eyes. "Can you save Bingqing for the sake of the relationship between us, father and daughter?" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes. Although she knew that Jiang Guanyu would ask for her help, but she did not think he was so direct. There was a surprise in her eyes as she looked at him in disbelief. Chapter 323 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate III Jiang Guanyu rubbed his hands, as if he could not sit still, "Bingqing was a spoiled child, but she was only sixteen years old at the time. After all, she did not make the biggest mistake and fortunately Yijun and Qin Gengxin found you and saved your life. Dad knows how careless she was to you in the past but she doesn''t even know how big of an incident she had caused to you. You can hate me and resent me and no matter how much hatred you have towards Bingqing, it should all be on dad''s shoulders." Jiang Ruolan suddenly laughed coldly, "So you actually know that there is a layer of blood relationship between father and daughter on both of us? But the funny thing is, you have neglected our relationship for more than twenty years and now, you used this reason to ask for my help to save Bingqing? If there is a day in my life that I feel that you have done your duty as a father, then perhaps I really would consider this little bit of affection to let go of that precious daughter of yours." Jiang Guanyu''s expression stiffened. Zhan Lian quickly tried to persuade her, "Ruolan, your father is usually busy and has so many things to do. If he doesn''t consider you as his daughter, then why would he bring you to the Jiang Family?" "That''s because of my mother''s suicide. He didn''t want the matter to become a hot topic, so he tried to suppress the entire disturbance. He had no choice but to bring Yijun and me into the Jiang Family!" Jiang Ruolan shot an indifferent glance at Zhan Lian. "Suicide?" Zhan An exclaimed in surprise. She noticed Zhan Lian''s face immediately turned ugly. "Zhan Lian? What''s going on? Didn''t you say that Ruolan''s mother died because of an illness? Why did it suddenly become a suicide?" Old Man Xian frowned. Something was playing in his mind, but he didn''t say anything. He just looked coldly at Jiang Guanyu, who had a similar pale face. Jiang Ruolan ignored everyone''s expressions. She sneered when she saw Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian''s speechless expressions. "What? Looks like you all really suppressed the matter with great force, even hiding it so carefully. If that was not the case, why did you take the risk to bring me into Jiang Family and use this method to shut up my mother''s friends?" "Ruolan, we are talking about Bingqing now. About the past that happened more than twenty years ago, I don''t think it is appropriate for us to talk about it today." After all, Jiang Guanyu has been immersed in the business world for decades. He just paused for a moment and then changed the subject. His gaze was so threatening as if he had warned Jiang Ruolan not to talk about it again. Jiang Ruolan tilted her head and looked at him, "Bingqing problem? Oh yes, your daughter was kidnapped last night. Have you caught the mastermind? I''m really curious. I am not a man, so what is the point of you asking me? Do you think I have power over the people from the Security Bureau? Could it be that a single word from me could erase all of Jiang Bingqing''s mistakes? Zhan Lian spoke urgently, "We know that Zihao is controlling everything behind the scenes. As long as you are willing to let Bingqing off, Zihao will definitely respect your decision. Bingqing is his cousin after all, and if it wasn''t for you, how could he have done anything to her!" Jiang Guanyu also nodded as he looked at Jiang Ruolan expectantly. Jiang Ruolan looked at them and suddenly burst into laughter. She didn''t know what exactly she was laughing at, but she could not accept it in her heart. That was because of the grievances she endured for ten years in the Jiang Family. Although she was finally able to see their true attitude and appearance, Jiang Guanyu''s attitude caused her heart to go completely cold. Look, this was her father. The man her mother loved so much back then. A husband to a woman, who didn''t even hesitate to kill herself and throw away her young and beautiful life. Jiang Guanyu was completely bastard! Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and resisted the urge to hit him while continuing to smile. "Grandpa, mom, and dad, can I talk to Jiang Guanyu in private?" Old Man Xian thought for a moment and then nodded. He signaled Zhan An and Xian Jian to leave with him. He also glanced at Zhan Lian. Zhan Lian didn''t move, as if she didn''t want to give Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Guanyu a time alone and a chance to speak in private. Jiang Ruolan looked at her indifferently. "What is Aunt Lian afraid of?" "Zhan Lian, come with me. I have something to ask you." Zhan An said at the same time. Zhan Lian was currently at the Xian Family Residence and this time, she came to ask for help. She couldn''t be herself here and every time she thought about it, she became agitated, but she couldn''t do anything about it. After giving a cold look to Jiang Ruolan, she got up from the couch and left as well. Jiang Yijun, who stood not too far away, did not approach and disturb them. He also left the place. "Ruolan, what do you want to tell me?" Seeing that everyone was gone, Jiang Guanyu''s eyes were gradually filled with the rare love of a father. He also seemed to be very helpless and in unexplained difficulties. Of course, Jiang Ruolan would not soften her heart because of his gaze. Even if he had any difficulties, it wasn''t her problem. She already decided that it was useless to feel pity for this kind of man. She stood up and asked directly, "How is my mother''s family? Do you know her background?" Jiang Guanyu was stunned, "Qingling, she... I heard she is the illegitimate daughter of some rich family but she has never been recognized by that family since she was young. All I know is that she has been alone and doesn''t have any special background, why would you ask that?" Jiang Ruolan frowned. "You only know this much?" Jiang Guanyu sighed lightly, "Qingling looked gentle, but she was actually very stubborn. You followed your mother''s personality a lot, and there were many things she hid from me at the time. I did not investigate in-depth, but after she committed suicide, I respected her body, did not let the medical examiner examine it. I was the one who cleaned her body directly and buried it secretly. However, this happened more than 20 years ago. Ruolan, if you hate me because I was heartless, then there''s nothing I can do. But Bingqing, she- "But Bingqing is your and Zhan Lian''s precious daughter, your lifeblood. If something were to happen to her, you wouldn''t be able to continue living, right?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. Jiang Guanyu was stunned. "Jiang Guanyu, I have never spoken to you like this before. Now that I am also going to be a mother, I understand my mother''s expectations back then, but today, I just want to ask you. If you had known what happened eight years ago was because of Bingqing, would you punish her? Or do you prefer me to be in silence and hide the truth for the rest of my life?" Jiang Guanyu paused on the spot, as if he never thought Jiang Ruolan would ask this question to him. "Actually, even if you knew about it back then, there is still no difference with it now." Jiang Ruolan looked at his embarrassed expression with a smirk. "I''m always a burden to you, Jiang Guanyu. You wish for me to die quickly, and wish that I wouldn''t cause any trouble for the peace and tranquility of your family! But today, when something happened to Jiang Bingqing, you just remembered that I was your daughter, and you remember to beg me. I cried and shouted ''Dad!'' like how I cried in the abandoned warehouse all those years ago. I cried for your help. I cried for you to save me, but where were you at that time? What are you doing? Now that Jiang Bingqing has been arrested, you willingly flew to H City overnight and begged for my help. You are willing to lose your face in order to save your precious daughter. Jiang Guanyu, why are you so biased? Why should I help you!" "Ruolan...Dad just--" "You just never thought of me as your daughter! Therefore, I won''t treat you like a father! You can rest assured, I will not take revenge. I will let state law punish her. And not just eight years ago, even a few months ago, your daughter still wanted to repeat the same thing to me! If you don''t want Jiang Bingqing to die without a burial ground, I advise you to shut your honorable golden mouth and stop harming me!" "Ruolan, dad is begging you, okay? Please let Bingqing go!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to cry. Back when she left the Jiang Family, she had told herself that she would never shed tears for this family again in her life. She raised her head to look at the exquisitely carved ceiling and the resplendent chandelier. She forcefully held back her tears, but there was still a trace of warmth that quietly slipped out from the corner of her eyes. This was her father How many times had she begged them, squatting in front of the Jiang Family''s House like a beggar, pitifully asking for their help? Had they ever given her even a little bit of charity? But now, for Jiang Bingqing''s sake, he actually asked for her help. Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s back was facing him and she was completely ignoring him, Jiang Guanyu quickly looked around. When he confirmed there was no one around, he thought for a while, then suddenly lowered his body and kneeled on the floor. "Dad will kneel on you. As long as you choose to let Bingqing go, I will do anything." Chapter 324 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate IV Jiang Ruolan was shocked and quickly turned around, looking at Jiang Guanyu, who was kneeling, in disbelief. He had already aged and had a few strands of white hair on his head. His sharp and frosty face carried the resolution of a soldier, but he was actually kneeling to his own daughter? Jiang Ruolan''s throat immediately became hoarse as she realized that she couldn''t speak a single word. "If you want my life, I will give it to you, Ruolan, let Bingqing go. We have just celebrated the new year and she is locked up in the Public Security Bureau. The weather there is quite cold and she is alone. Dad is begging you. After all, you two are sisters, please let the past be bygones. Since Zhan Lian and your mother-in-law are sisters, and since Zihao is Bingqing''s cousin, please let her go. Dad is begging you." Jiang Ruolan''s legs went limp and she almost lost her footing. She took a step back and turned around. She was gritting her teeth with hatred and her breathing gradually became unstable. Right when she felt helpless and didn''t know what to do, the phone in her pocket rang, causing her to be startled for a moment. Jiang Ruolan looked down and saw that the number was Xian Group''s office number. "Hello?" "Miss Jiang, this is Assistant Bai. President Xian is in a meeting, but he asked me to call you. President Xian asked me to tell you that the evidence in Wei Donghai''s case has been fully controlled, including what had happened back then in that abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of G City eight years ago. All the witnesses and evidence are in his hands, so you don''t have to worry about anything." Jiang Ruolan tightened her grip on the phone and was unable to speak. Assistant Bai continued, "President Xian said that if anyone comes to plead for mercy and if you are hesitating between reason and conscience, you should temporarily avoid it. Don''t force yourself too much. You can decide everything after President Xian returns from his meeting." Jiang Ruolan had never looked forward to Xian Zihao''s appearance so much before this. She held the phone tightly, feeling very grateful. Xian Zihao always knew what she was thinking. He had even thought that she would be forced to make a decision. No matter how much she hated Jiang Guanyu, the person kneeling here would always be her father. Although Jiang Ruolan did not want to be soft-hearted, even if she would feel more hatred because of Jiang Guanyu''s attitude, she did not want to be blinded by her hatred. She can''t be soft-hearted, but she can''t concentrate on being cruel too. That''s why she can''t make decisions on this matter. Fortunately, Xian Zihao was aware of her current situation. Even though he was in an important meeting, he did not forget to tell Assistant Bai to call her on time. Because of this call, she was able to calm down again. After finishing the call, Jiang Ruolan turned and glanced at Jiang Guanyu''s old face. "If you kneel down again, I will only hate you more. Your great and selfless fatherly love for Jiang Bingqing was used in the wrong place! You have also found the wrong person to target!" Jiang Guanyu frowned, "Ruolan! Dad has already done this, what more do you want? Do you want us all to pay with our lives for the grievances you suffered when you were young?!" Jiang Ruolan was stunned by his retort. Jiang Guanyu suddenly stood up, pointed at her nose, and angrily said, "Bingqing is your sister, and even though I, your father have knelt in front of you, you don''t even blink! You are an insensitive person! Heartless!" Jiang Ruolan was not angry. Instead, she smiled and said, "Your psychological warfare is really good." She no longer looked at Jiang Guanyu''s expression that instantly turned into one of great displeasure. She turned her head away and coldly laughed. After a while, Old Man Xian and the others returned. Everyone said some polite words on the surface, but Jiang Ruolan ignored it all the time. She did not know what Zhan An had asked Zhan Lian because she did not say a word after that. The Old Man asked Jiang Yijun to come and sit with him. When Jiang Guanyu saw him, his eyes suddenly brightened and he said with a smile, "Old Man Xian, look... I had doubts about Yijun''s identity from the beginning, but I did not investigate him thoroughly. Can you give me a face and ask someone to release Bingqing for the sake of our Jiang Family taking care of your grandson for many years?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes lit up as she glanced at Jiang Guanyu''s expression. When he can''t ask anything from her, he decides to attack Jiang Yijun and Old Man Xian. Suddenly, she became very curious. What was going on with Jiang Bingqing now? How did Xian Zihao do it? "Did the Jiang Family remember incorrectly?" Jiang Yijun looked at Jiang Guanyu with a smile that was not a smile. "All these years the person I have been relying on is Ruolan. Although the Jiang Family has taken us in, but my life is not too different from Ruolan''s. Do you need me to give an example or two?" Jiang Guanyu immediately shut his mouth. He frowned and turned his head to glare at Zhan Lian. It was as if he blamed her for doing such a cruel thing all those years ago. "Ruolan, you''re still surnamed Jiang after all. I really didn''t expect you to be so heartless." Zhan Lian suddenly spoke out, aggressively turning everything around. At this moment, the sound of a car came from outside Xian Residence. Old Man Xian looked at the window. Zhan An smiled and said, "Zihao is back." Jiang Ruolan didn''t look out. She only looked at Zhan Lian indifferently. "The thing that Aunt Lian hates the most all these years is that I''m also surnamed Jiang, right?" Suddenly she laughed. Zhan Lian''s expression froze as she glared at her. "You!" Nanny Cheng went to open the door. Snow rarely falls in the city, but at this time, there were actually some snowflakes floating outside. Xian Zihao''s tall and straight figure came in, and there were even some snowflakes on his shoulders, hair, and his black trench coat. As soon as Xian Zihao entered the door, he seemed to have no idea that people from the Jiang Family were there. A trace of intriguing expression flashed across his face as he looked at Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian. He was surprised but only for a moment before he casually threw the car keys aside. "Is it lively?" He said in his clear voice and his elegant smile, as if the silence in the room had nothing to do with him. Jiang Guanyu stood up, with a little anger in his eyes. He was hesitant about how to speak, but Zhan Lian quickly pulled her husband to sit before he could open his mouth. She was reminding him with her eyes not to be impulsive. "Zihao, you''re back?" Zhan Lian smiled. Her eyes were full of courtesy and caution. Xian Zihao swept his gaze over them. With a hint of a smile on his face, he took off his windbreaker and casually passed it to Nanny Cheng, who was standing not far. He then smiled and said, "If I remember correctly, today is the first day of the New Year." Jiang Guanyu did not want to beat around the bush anymore, so he used his elder''s aura to say in a cold voice directly. "Zihao, there is no need to hit around the bush. You already know that Zhan Lian and I are your elders, and Bingqing is your only cousin, so why did you do this? It''s the New Year, and Bingqing was just taken away like that! Do you want to break the kinship with the Jiang family?" Jiang Guanyu had already lost all his patience and his attitude was very stiff. Xian Zihao''s lips curved into a smile. "What did uncle say earlier? Bingqing is my only cousin? Because she is still young and lacks good discipline, I sent her to the Detention Center. If this was someone else''s daughter, she would have already been thrown into chaos. The two of you still have time to rush to H City overnight, so I believe the both of you know the reason why this happened. I don''t need to explain it further." Chapter 325 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate V Jiang Guanyu was angered by his words that seemed to be full of flattery but were actually sarcastic. "You are willing to do all this to your cousin. Bingqing was only a child of eight years ago. Even if she was in the wrong and at most an accomplice, you had to release her for me." Xian Zihao listened intently. "Yes, eight years ago, Bingqing was still a child." While nodding, he seemed to be thinking something, "However, eight years ago, was Ruolan not a child? A few months ago, there were three million yuan in Wei Donghai''s personal account, and the money was sent by Bingqing. Just let the fact that she had committed many crimes eight years ago, this kidnapping is enough to punish her for thirty years." As he said this, he glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was looking at him, and said indifferently, "How about this, it''s rare for Uncle and Auntie to come here on the first day of New Year, so how about I''ll make special arrangements for Bingqing''s case and help you monitor her performance after she received the sentence." The situation changed too quickly. Jiang Guanyu frowned, and Zhan Lian could also hear Xian Zihao''s words clearly. Although he seemed to take a step back, he had no intention of letting Bingqing go. Zhan Lian''s face turned stiff and pale, but she was unable to say another word. "Zihao, you--" "Come here." Xian Zihao walked over to Jiang Ruolan and gently pulled her up. When it comes to this, Jiang Ruolan did not want to make any decisions. Regardless of whether Xian Zihao plans to make Jiang Family''s lose face or stop his retaliation after Jiang Bingqing received the sentences, that was no longer her concern. At the very least, she understood that as long as he was by her side, the people from the Jiang Family would no longer have the chance to harm her. "Zihao, what do you mean? This is the new year. Do you really intend to let Bingqing be caught by the Public Safety Bureau? Now it''s snowing heavily in H City. I heard that the Public Safety Bureau''s heating system isn''t very good, and the room where Bingqing is locked up isn''t good either. She has never suffered like this before! If you have something to say, we can talk it out. Bingqing loved to stick to you when she was little. Did you forget?" Zhan Lian couldn''t help but shout. Jiang Ruolan lifted her head and glanced at Xian Zihao, only to see that there was not the slightest fluctuation in his expression. However, when she stopped, he stopped too. Jiang Ruolan looked at his face, and there wasn''t the slightest bit of pity or withdrawal in his eyes. Instead, she could see the strangeness, treachery, craftiness, provocation, and satisfaction in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows and whispered, "Big brother Zihao, you really have no heart?" She could clearly see the hidden satisfaction in his eyes, as well as the pleasure of revenge. However, he still maintained his calm attitude. "Hmm?" "How come I don''t know when you started? This is too sudden." Jiang Ruolan gave him a sidelong glance. Silently, Xian Zihao gently pressed the back of her head into his embrace and gently stroked her shoulder. "You go upstairs first. I''ll take care of the problem myself. No need to overthink it. I''ll think about everything." Jiang Ruolan nodded. She wasn''t worried that Xian Zihao would be affected because of this. If so, he will not make this decision. Perhaps she should use this opportunity to live in peace. At least she didn''t have to see the hypocritical face of Jiang Family members for a while. Jiang Ruolan went upstairs alone, but before she reached the second floor, she looked back at the handsome man in a suit that looked calm and serene. He also was looking at her with a smile, as if they understood each other. When she went upstairs, she caught a glimpse of Cui Liuxian standing at the foot of the stairs, eavesdropping on the conversation. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She looked at Cui Liuxian and saw that her face was slightly pale. She (Cui Liuxian) was holding a piece of paper in her hand. The corner of the paper had been torn by her fingernail. Seeing Cui Liuxian in such a situation, Jiang Ruolan immediately understood. However, she just looked at her indifferently. Cui Liuxian was also involved in the incident with Jiang Bingqing a few months ago. The reason Xian Zihao did not do anything to her was probably because of Old Man Xian. Although Xian Zihao can''t touch Cui Liuxian, his action against Jiang Bingqing can be considered a warning. Seeing Cui Liuxian''s stiff white face, Jiang Ruolan did not say anything. She just walked past her indifferently. When she arrived on the second floor, she saw Chaoxiang, the little black dog, lying at her bedroom door, sleeping on all fours. Chaoxiang might be a black dog, but its belly was white, and it looked like it needed a beating. Jiang Ruolan immediately shook her head. She walked around it and went inside her bedroom. An hour later, Jiang Ruolan was lying on the bed, reading a book, when she heard a noise. She saw a sleeping Chaoxiang sneaking into her room. Next to her bed, there''s a table, and on the table, there''s a glass of fresh warm milk. Chaoxiang pulled the tablecloth, and the milk poured down its face. With a dark face, Jiang Ruolan put the book down, got out of bed, took it, and put it in the shower. She had to bathe it. Chaoxiang did not want to wash, yet it did not dare to struggle. There''s a knocking on the door. Nanny Cheng pushed the door open and immediately saw the spilled milk on the floor. She quickly cleaned it up and then found her in the bathroom. "Young Madam, I cooked a pot of lotus root soup, do you want to try it?" Seeing that she was cleaning Chaoxiang, Nanny Cheng was even more amused. "Speaking of which, it''s quite strange. Chaoxiang is really fond of you. The only person who could bathe it is the Old Master." Jiang Ruolan could only laugh dryly. If she didn''t beat it, would it be able to recognize and be fond of her? Wrong. Chaoxiang wasn''t fond of her, it was afraid of her. After drying Chaoxiang''s body with difficulty, Jiang Ruolan went to drink lotus root soup specially cooked by Nanny Cheng. Since she was in a good mood, Jiang Ruolan decided to give a treat to Chaoxiang. She leaned against the headboard and casually fed Chaoxiang a biscuit. Dogs also know how to treat people. They don''t casually say something that hurts, unlike people. While waiting for Xian Zihao to come back, Jiang Ruolan decided to take a nap. She had a dream. In her dream, the whole world was filled with blood. Her mother stood against the wind on a tall building, but her body was covered in blood. Jiang Ruolan wanted to cry and stop her, but she found that she could not move at all. And then her dream changed into Jiang Family House. That year, she was a skinny little girl. She never cried when treated rudely by the Jiang Family, including when she had nightmares. Similarly, after she was rescued from a group of criminals hired by Jiang Bingqing. After she regained consciousness, she did not cry. However, after so many years, Jiang Guanyu, who was kneeling in front of her just now, suddenly appeared in her dreams. Zhan Lian suddenly appeared out of nowhere, trying to struggle her neck. Then her dead mother also appeared, staring at her with resentment. The moment she woke up from her dream, she saw Xian Zihao sitting on the edge of the bed. Jiang Ruolan abruptly sat up and threw herself into his embrace, venting all of the nightmares of the past with her tears and snot. She rubbed her stuffy nose on his shirt and cried. "My mother committed suicide for him and leaving me alone. He never shed a single tear for her." "Zhan Lian called me a bastard, Bingqing said that I was a wild child. I slept in a room a few degrees below zero in the winter, slept in a mosquito heap in the summer, and it was all a luxury for me even if they gave me leftovers food. At the time, he never spoke for me in front of them." She sobbed, "Actually, all I want is a home. A mother who loves me and will cook noodles for me. Even if we live in a straw hut, I will still be happy. My mother has been dead for 20 years, and he had never swept her grave. Only me and Yijun clean her grave every year. At that time, the grass in front of my mother''s grave had grown very high. He never set foot there, not at once." Jiang Ruolan kept crying. "I don''t know why my mother loves him or why she killed herself because of scum like him, but he is still my father after all. Even if he has never loved me, but today he actually kneeled to me and begged me to let Bingqing go." "I''ve never hated him as much as I did today. Why would I be his daughter? The moment he knelt, I really wanted to go back into the reincarnation cycle. I didn''t want to have anything to do with him!" "When I was lonely and most helpless, when I was about to die, he did not say a word. Bingqing had just been taken away and he was worried about her. He was afraid that she couldn''t stand a cold. I am also his daughter. My heart is not made of iron. Just because I don''t feel anything on the surface, that doesn''t mean I really don''t feel anything." Jiang Ruolan whimpered and said, "How could they do this to me? I just want a home. A home for myself." Chapter 326 - Everything Is Real Jiang Ruolan lay in his arms and cried for a moment, not realizing that her tears and snot had wet Xian Zihao''s shirt. She suddenly felt strange because before this, if she had told the past story, she wouldn''t have sobbed like this. Perhaps it was because, finally, there was someone who would hug her and be able to make her cry without caring about anything else. Jiang Ruolan only wanted to cry, and all she wanted to do was tell Xian Zihao all her grievances. Finally, she stopped crying, Jiang Ruolan wiped away her tears with her hand and lifted her walnut-like eyes to look eagerly at Xian Zihao. He was hugging her from the beginning until the end, allowing her to cry and vent her emotions. Jiang Ruolan wiped her eyes again. Her voice hoarse with sobs, and she said in an aggrieved voice, "Are they gone?" Xian Zihao didn''t answer. He just hugged her and let her sit on his lap. Evening winds blew through the relatively open French windows on the balcony, causing the curtains to flutter slightly. Jiang Ruolan had enough crying, but probably because she was crying too loudly, so she was a little dizzy. Still, she had to admit that these cries really made her happy, so she just slipped into his arms and didn''t move. She rubbed her head against his body and quietly looked out the window at sunset. She did not know when she fell asleep, nor did she know how many hours she slept, but after leaning on Xian Zihao''s chest for a moment, she began to fall asleep again. In that instant, it was as if they were the only two people in this vast and relentless world. Time silently flowed around them and then she heard Xian Zihao say softly, "Ruolan." Jiang Ruolan, who had been wrapped up in his arms, had become lazy. Perhaps it was because she had been doted on so much by others, that''s why she had been so lazy. "Hmm?" She replied indifferently. His warm hands covered her slightly bulging stomach, gently stroking it as he whispered into her ear, "The place where I am, is your home, and there is no need for you to search for it again. This place solely belongs to you. As long as you are with me, I will be in there to protect you." Jiang Ruolan tilted her head and looked at his handsome face in the setting sun. She immediately smiled and raised her eyebrows, "I just felt wronged because of Jiang Guanyu kneeling. I know that people should look ahead and not think too much of the past. You are right, to me now, where you are, that is my home. Hubby, thank you very much. I''m so happy!" After saying that, she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and threw herself into his embrace. Jiang Ruolan no longer cared about her swollen red walnut eyes and immediately approached Xian Zihao''s face with a cunning look. "Zihao, you arranged everything before last night, didn''t you?" Xian Zihao glanced at her and smiled without saying anything. "How did you know Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian would come to beg for mercy today? While you were having a meeting in Xian Group, you told Assistant Bai to call me. You are really an incredible old cunning fox. Fortunately, I have never offended you before, otherwise, I would not have known how I died at your hands!" Xian Zihao remained silent and said half-heartedly, "Maybe I should be punished." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes twitched as she looked at him in surprise. Xian Zihao continued to smile as if nothing had happened. He lowered his eyes and said sincerely, "If I had not pushed and held out my hand to you eight years ago, perhaps I wouldn''t have missed so many of you." When Jiang Ruolan heard this, a memory suddenly hit her mind as her heart began to beat fast. Not only did Xian Zihao know what had happened to her all of the years she was in the Jiang Family, but he also finally recognized and remembered the time when she was lying in the snow and crawling to grab his pants leg. A bitter smile appeared on his lips; remorse and guilt could not be hidden in his eyes. Xian Zihao took her hand and kissed her lips lightly. Jiang Ruolan could vaguely hear the faint tremble of his regretful voice. "I''m sorry, Ruolan. I''m sorry." Jiang Ruolan shook her head vigorously and threw herself into his arms, laughing with relief, "Zihao, you did not do anything wrong. That wasn''t your fault. If I were you, I wouldn''t have bothered with the life and death of a stranger too. Maybe some things really were fated, but if you saved me back then, maybe I would be a helpless, vulnerable little girl, and maybe we also wouldn''t be able to get together. In fact, this is also very good. In these seven years, I have allowed myself to become stronger and stronger, and I learned to rely on my own hands to support my own life. Only because of this, this current Jiang Ruolan could walk into your life." Xian Zihao held her in his arms tightly and through the suffocating embrace and silence, Jiang Ruolan finally heard his long sigh. The warm kiss was like a star falling on her forehead and hair. Jiang Ruolan let him kiss her in silence and let him shower her with love and care. Since Xian Zihao said in the morning that he would bring Jiang Ruolan back to Greenville Residence at night, she only planned to leave after the dinner. However, she didn''t expect that Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian still hadn''t left. Old Man Xian was not an ordinary smart person. Naturally, he wouldn''t openly tear off their relationship and enthusiastically invited them to dinner together. When Jiang Ruolan followed Xian Zihao downstairs, Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian looked at them sternly, as if the person in front of them was not their daughter or son-in-law, but their enemy. Of course, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what Xian Zihao had talked with them. Jiang Guanyu just stared at them, but he never showed any negative feelings towards Xian Zihao and when his eyes landed on Jiang Ruolan, he barely frowned. Jiang Ruolan was curious. She looked at Xian Zihao, only to see that he was smiling happily like he wasn''t the cause of all of this. "Big brother Zihao, I suddenly feel like I''m unable to guard against your sinister nature." "Hmm?" Xian Zihao smiled faintly. His smile was as enigmatic as when the two of them first met. However, it was also a smile of a handsome young man. Noticing Jiang Ruolan''s stare on him, he asked, "Why do you have to guard against me?" Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth. "Since you already know they will come today and will definitely not leave tonight, why didn''t you tell me in advance? The reason you accompanied me back to Greenville Residence tonight is actually that you don''t want me to be entangled with them too much in Xian Residence!" Xian Zihao just laughed. "I suddenly feel that I''ve been wronged!" Jiang Ruolan shot a dagger at him with her small eyes. "I shouldn''t have interfered between you and Zhou Shufen. She is the perfect match for a man like you, who can play with people''s hearts without showing a change in the expression!" "So?" Xian Zihao''s eyebrows were slightly raised and his face was filled with a smile and amusement. Jiang Ruolan thought of Xian Zihao''s mind and Zhou Shufen''s confident smile, and her heart began to feel sour. She gritted her teeth and said, "You two are the same. Deep within your smile, there''s a hidden knife on it. Making it hard for people to guard against it." Xian Zihao looked at her with a non-smiling smile, and said sincerely, "Ruolan, this world does not look the same on the surface, but I can assure you that since we met until now, everything is real." Seeing that he had turned serious and as if he didn''t want her to misunderstand him, Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes and carefully thought about it. Xian Zihao''s gentle treatment and the way he pampered her ... It was as if his heart had long been with her. The only care and love he gave her were pure without a hint of complexity into it. After dinner, Jiang Ruolan returned to the room to pack some of her belongings. After being taken home from F City, she immediately went to Xian Residence and never had a chance to return to Greenville Residence. The last time she left, she did not take too much. She only brought one luggage. When she was done packing her belongings and went downstairs, she saw Zhan Lian blocking the stairs, and the person she was blocking was Xian Zihao. . . *** [In case you guys are confused about the timeline: The abandoned warehouse incident: 8 years ago one year earlier before JR left the Jiang Family.] Chapter 327 - My Small Trick Wouldnt Be Able To Compete With Your Meticulous Planning Over The Year Jiang Ruolan placed her luggage bag on the floor and walked towards him. Zhan Lian looked solemnly at Xian Zihao, but his expression remained unchanged, even with Jiang Ruolan''s presence next to him. He lightly curled his lips and said, "Is there something Aunt wants?" Zhan Lian narrowed her phoenix-like eyes and smiled. "Zihao, are you really not going to give a face to your aunt this time? What are you trying to do? Are you willing to lose everything and break our family''s relationship for Jiang Ruolan''s sake? There are many women in this world who are more beautiful and smarter than her. What is so good about her?" She paused, then continued, "Aunt knows that no matter what I say now, you will not change your decision. Well, why don''t we discuss the conditions? Tell aunt what you want, for you to let Bingqing go?" Jiang Ruolan thought she should not be here. She hesitated for a moment and turned to leave. Xian Zihao immediately grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his embrace. Zhan Lian looked at Jiang Ruolan with an expressionless face before she shifted her gaze to Xian Zihao and asked, "What exactly do you want?" "Return the entire wealth of the Jiang Family to Ruolan and Bingqing sincerely apologizes to her on her (Bingqing) own initiative. As long as Ruolan is satisfied with it, I will consider Bingqing''s execution." Xian Zihao smiled, and his arm wrapped around Jiang Ruolan''s waist tightly. The meaning behind his words was very clear. He wouldn''t let go of this matter easily. Zhan Lian was shocked and angry at the same time. "You''re trying to force our family into a corner!" Xian Zihao''s lips curved up in a smile as he retorted, "My small trick wouldn''t be able to compete with your meticulous planning over the years, aunt." For some reason, Xian Zihao''s casual words made Zhan Lian speechless. She was at a loss for words, unable to retort. She could only look at him in astonishment as she watched both of them walk down the stairs. Jiang Ruolan had been in a trance until she got inside the car. As soon as Xian Zihao started the car, his phone suddenly rang. He picked up and listened to other''s party words. It was unknown who had spoken on the other end of the line and what he had been saying, but she noticed Xian Zihao''s grip on the steering wheel had tightened. His face, hidden under the yellow street light, did not waver. After a while, he took the file in the glove compartment. After seeing it, he put it back in the box and said, "I''ll go there tomorrow." **** It had been three or four days since they returned to Greenville Residence, and Sister Yanmei was also brought back to Greenville Residence. Since Jiang Ruolan had not seen Xiong Ruogang for a long time, she decided to meet her. Xiong Ruogang knew that Jiang Ruolan had returned to H City, so she gladly invited her to go shopping. Since Jiang Ruolan had nothing to do at home, she arranged to meet Xiong Ruogang on Beidou Avenue. It was a good day today and the weather was not too cold. Jiang Ruolan only wore a thin and loose dress. As she waited for Xiong Ruogang, she directly stood at the side of the street and looked at some of the peddlers. As Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to fiddle with something, she suddenly noticed someone''s gaze on her. She looked up and looked around, but she didn''t see anyone suspicious. Right when she sat down and ordered a glass of lemonade, her eyes were suddenly covered by someone. "Guess who I am ~" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She pulled down those soft and smooth hands. "Brat, your hands are always covered in Orchid Fragrance''s hand cream. Do you think I can''t smell it?" Xiong Ruogang pursed her lips and sat down beside her. "I thought you had forgotten me after not returning to H City for so long. I don''t think you will remember the smell of Orchid Fragrance in my hand." Jiang Ruolan was very happy to see Xiong Ruogang. She called the waiter and ordered a glass of strawberry juice for her. "Sis Jiang, when are you coming back? Did President Xian bring you back? He came to see you himself?" After sitting down, Xiong Ruogang kept asking. "Did he apologize to you? After all, Sis Jiang, that day, on your wedding, you really scared me. I''m afraid you won''t come back after you run away." "I also thought I will never come back." Jiang Ruolan chuckled, "But the facts always go beyond what we see on the surface. Although it''s hard to get rid of them, I don''t want to miss them all. A misunderstanding can be explained, and hearts can be comforted. I decided to follow my heart, so I''m back." Xiong Ruogang chuckled while sipping her strawberry juice. "Oh right, Sis Jiang, I just saw someone on the street just now." "Who is it?" "The handsome man who suddenly appeared at your and President Xian''s wedding. He looks like President Xian! He looks like a handsome prince in the Anime! Do you know who he is? I saw him just now while getting off the taxi." Jiang Ruolan''s hand on the glass paused. "Did you see Yijun?" "His name is Yijun?" Xiong Ruogang''s eyes lit up. She immediately asked with interest, "Is he Xian Family''s relative?" Jiang Ruolan did not answer her question. She felt suspicious. Why did Jiang Yijun come here? Just a moment ago, she felt someone''s gaze on her. It shouldn''t be him, right? Now that she had thought about it, it was impossible. It was unlikely that Jiang Yijun would be here and if that was him, why did he come to Beidou Avenue alone? He always hated going to places that were too lively. Jiang Yijun was a quiet person and rarely went out shopping. "Where did you see him?" Jiang Ruolan asked quickly. Seeing her serious facial expression, Xiong Ruogang was stunned for a moment. Then, she raised her hand and pointed in the opposite direction. "There. In front of the Jade Town Hall. He''s outside the hall, and it looks like he''s waiting for someone." Waiting for who? Jiang Yijun rarely came to H City before, so what could he wait for? Jiang Ruolan didn''t know why she was so worried, but it was clear that she couldn''t be involved in this matter. Everyone had their own privacy, but at the moment, she felt there was something wrong. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stop herself from looking towards Jade Town Hall. "Sis Jiang, are you okay?" Xiong Ruogang looked confused. Jiang Ruolan pondered for a moment before calming herself down. She smiled at Xiong Ruogang. "I''m fine. Yijun is Xian Zihao''s younger brother." "What? Didn''t President Xian say he doesn''t have a brother?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to explain it. She took her phone and thought for a moment. Then she called Jiang Yijun. The phone rang a few times before he picked it up and before he could say anything, Jiang Ruolan asked directly, "Where are you?" Jiang Yijun remained quiet. Then, he said lightly. "Is something the matter?" This unfamiliar tone made Jiang Ruolan very angry, but she knew it was because of her that Jiang Yijun had such an attitude, so she could only bear it. She looked outside the window at the hall. "Yijun, have you been alright in Xian Residence? How did grandpa treat you?" "I still have things to do. If you have nothing else, then I''ll hang up first." Xiuli''s tone was very indifferent and without waiting for Jiang Ruolan to protest, he hung up the phone. Jiang Ruolan was stunned as she looked at the dark screen. Her eyebrows gradually knitted. It wasn''t because she thought too much, but after Jiang Yijun came to Xian Residence, he seemed to have changed. While it was a good thing that he became more stable, he also became quieter, as if Jiang Yijun, who grew up with her, had turned into someone else. It was as if they were separated from each other by this new world. Although Jiang Ruolan had previously said that they should keep their distance, however, deeply in her heart, she knew that this was not something that she wanted. Jiang Ruolan then remembered about Jiang Yijun''s mother. Just how much did he know about it? Her heart felt heavy. She hoped that her worries were unnecessary. She hoped that she was just worried and confused. "Sis Jiang, is your baby healthy?" Seeing that something was playing on Jiang Ruolan''s mind, Xiong Ruogang wisely changed the topic. Jiang Ruolan looked at her and smiled. She then rubbed her stomach gently. Her eyes were full of anticipation and love when she said, "At first, I had an unstable body, but now, I am fine." "Hehe, Sis Jiang, you are indeed fortunate. I''m so envious of you!" Jiang Ruolan just smiled. However, when she thought about how Xian Zihao would leave her for a long-term business trip tomorrow, she felt empty. They had separated before, but the feeling was different. Now that she suddenly thought that he would leave tomorrow, she could not help but be anxious. Jiang Ruolan suddenly wanted to come back as soon as possible. Chapter 328 - Her Man The night before Xian Zihao''s trip, Jiang Ruolan prepared a table full of delicious dishes. When Xian Zihao returned from work, he saw that she was busy working inside and outside the kitchen. He stood by the door and smiled at her. As she had spent time with Xiong Ruogang during the day, Jiang Ruolan''s overall appearance became more lively. She wore a simple dress with a cute apron tied to her waist. Her long hair was tied in a bun style. Perhaps it was because Xian Zihao will be on a business trip tomorrow, Jiang Ruolan had become more motivated to prepare the dinner. She just wanted to cook a sumptuous and delicious dinner for her beloved husband before he left. "Go take a shower. Once you''re done, you can eat." Jiang Ruolan stuck her head out of the kitchen and smiled sweetly at Xian Zihao, who was standing in front of the door. However, Xian Zihao didn''t go to the shower. Instead, he took off his suit jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and walked to her side. "Let me do it." "No, you need enough rest for tomorrow''s business trip. Let me prepare it. Get out, don''t disturb my work ~" Jiang Ruolan insisted on pushing him out of the kitchen. "Even though people in your class always eat high-quality food outside, I am sure that the food is not as tasty as my cooking. I will use my skills to fill my husband''s stomach until you remember it when you went on a business trip!" Xian Zihao looked at her with a smile. "Are you implying something?" Jiang Ruolan stood in the kitchen and waved a spatula in her hand. Then, she said with a little frustration, "I heard there are a lot of beautiful women in Shanghai. Surely some of them will accompany you to dinner." "Like you said, no matter how delicious it is, your cooking still tastes better than the food there." Xian Zihao was about to pour a glass of water as he looked back at her intensely. "Ruolan, the business world is full of many kinds of people, but I just want you." "I didn''t know you could be romantic." Jiang Ruolan grinned happily. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt that the tears she had shed and the things she had sacrificed to be with him was worth it. She smiled and asked coquettishly. "Are you sure your business trip will take half a month? At that time, even the Lantern Festival will be over." "The situation has changed. Half a month is the shortest. If it takes too long ..." Xian Zihao paused before he replied, "I will try to shorten the trip as soon as possible. Recently, there are several more annual events in Shanghai. I can''t avoid not attending it." Xian Zihao looked apologetic as he said this. "I''m sorry, Ruolan. When you are pregnant, I have to leave you for a business trip." Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrow. "Men should be careful and meticulous. They need to love their wives and children. However, if you spend all day around your wife and children, it''s called doing nothing. I''m not spoiled. Besides, as husband and father to my child, your responsibilities are heavier than I thought." Perhaps when a woman was pregnant, she really wanted someone to be with her at all times. She wanted to act coquettishly, and she even wanted to cause some trouble occasionally. But her husband was Xian Zihao, the grandson of General Xian. He had things he needed to do, and he had responsibilities he had to fulfill. She can''t be selfish at this time. Xian Zihao looked at her silently, watching her swing the spatula in her hand. He then looked at the hot pan and chuckled. "Don''t you seem to have forgotten something?" "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her daze, and after smelling the burning smell, she quickly went to stand in front of the pan and turned off the gas. She looked at the pan with a look of regret on her face. With a sorrowful and desperate look that seemed as if her soul had left her body, yet had to pretend to be awe-inspiring and righteous, in the end, she was still exposed. The meat was charred. Xian Zihao could not hold back his laughter. As he looked at the busy young woman in the kitchen, the smile on his face never disappeared. It was night. Although the two of them would be separated soon, it was inevitable that they would have a happy time together. Xian Zihao''s passion was like fire, as if it was never enough even though they had done it a few rounds. It was said that all these times they had been intimate, Xian Zihao had restrained himself. Thus, when Jiang Ruolan woke up the next day, she could hardly get out of bed again and her body ached. If it weren''t for Xian Zihao''s flight in the morning, she would have resumed her sleep. Although Xian Zihao eased his movements when he woke up, Jiang Ruolan would still be awake from her sleep. She woke up at the same time as him. Perhaps it was because she was so attached to his warmth that she could sense him waking up. Jiang Ruolan watched Xian Zihao, who was dressed neatly and elegantly, walk past her. She suddenly felt delighted and her heart was filled with a sense of pride. ''Look! This is her man!'' ''This slender and tall man standing in front of her was her husband, her baby''s father.'' Since Xian Zihao had to go to Xian Group first to solve some matters, it was inconvenient for her to send him off. She could only send him off to the front door. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to step out of the door, she felt a burst of fresh and clean breath come straight at her. Xian Zihao pulled her to his chest and hugged her waist tightly. A sudden and intense kiss landed on her lips. His kiss was too sudden, and Jiang Ruolan tried hard to resist it. She was afraid that she would delay his flight. Xian Zihao''s grip on her waist tightened. He didn''t intend to let her go. Seeing all her effort was useless, Jiang Ruolan could only close her eyes, wrap her arms around his neck, and actively respond to it. "Zihao, you will be late." Jiang Ruolan quietly reminded him as she struggled for a moment. When she raised her head, she saw that he was gazing deeply at her. Xian Zihao''s eyes seemed to contain something more, something that was deeply entangled, causing her to be at a loss on what to do. "Idiot." Xian Zihao smiled faintly and his voice was as clear as a spring. He looked at her for a while, then suddenly leaned over and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. His body exuded a faint fragrance of aftershave. The room was illuminated by the morning sun and his appearance under the sunray was so beautiful that it caused Jiang Ruolan to refuse to part with him. "Ruolan." "Hmm?" She looked up. "You''re so beautiful today." At this time, as Jiang Ruolan hurried to send him to the front door, she did not comb her hair, nor did she wash her face. Beautiful? She couldn''t figure out since when Xian Zihao''s aesthetic skills became so poor, but oh well, she enjoyed it! Xian Zihao''s plane took off at 11.00 am. Jiang Ruolan was lying on the balcony, soaking up the sun. As she raised her head, she saw a faint black dot flying across the blue sky. She stared at it for a moment. When she withdrew her gaze, she realized that the sun was shining brightly today. Her vision was almost completely dark, blinded by the sun. Xian Zihao was on a business trip, and Jiang Ruolan was still not working, so she was bored. After a week, basically all the Spring Festival holidays for the company were over, and Xiong Ruogang didn''t have time to accompany her anymore. Since Jiang Ruolan would occasionally go to the Fengyu Media to deliver some new dishes she cooked at home for Xiong Ruogang, her former colleagues all know that she had returned to H City. In the afternoon, Jiang Ruolan remembered that Nanny Cheng had called last night to tell her that Old Man Xian had asked her to return to Xian Residence and spend time with him for two days. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to return to Greenville Residence to pack her things, she suddenly was called by Fengyu Media''s New Chief Editor, Huang Zemin. "Ruolan, I''m really sorry for bothering you now, but since you used to work for our company before, I need your help. Basically, it was like this...We have a new assignment to interview the Construction Bureau, but the new director of the Construction Bureau is the former chief. He has a rather difficult personality and he doesn''t want to meet any new faces. Since this assignment is very important, can you help us interview him?" Jiang Ruolan pondered for a moment. Huang Zemin was the new chief editor appointed by Qin Gengxin, so she didn''t have much of a relationship with him. She had already resigned for so long, and there was no such thing as a favor between the two of them. Suddenly out of nowhere, he wanted to ask for her help? It was simple. Huang Zemin was asking for her help because if anything happened, he would be off the hook and the blame would be placed on her shoulders since she was no longer an employee of this company. No, Jiang Ruolan can''t do this kind of business. Therefore, she bluntly rejected him. "I''m not in the mood." Chapter 329 - Helping Xiong Ruogang I Huang Zemin seemed to be at a loss, "Ruolan, you are the only one who has ever interviewed Director Fang before. I heard that he has a good opinion of you. This interview is really very important for our company. How about this, if you succeed, I will pay your salary. As long as you can get an interview from Director Fang, I will pay you a month''s salary, how about that?" Jiang Ruolan was disdainful. Who the hell are Huang Zemin to her? Help him just because she''d interviewed him before? Her monthly salary was only about four thousand yuan, and Director Fang was an arrogant man. Even if he agreed to be interviewed, she still had to pick him up! One visit to Fengyu Media had made her wind up. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and controlled her temper as she was carrying a child. She did not want anything to happen to her child. She smiled. "A month''s salary?" Huang Zemin thought she had agreed, so he said with a smile, "Yes, if you get the first news about this new project and do it well, you will also get a prize of 1000 yuan." Jiang Ruolan chuckled. "I''m still not going." Huang Zemin: "" Jiang Ruolan could already imagine the expression on Editor Huang''s face. There was no helping it, he was brought here by Qin Gengxin. If she didn''t bully him, she would let down her beloved sister-in-law! Jiang Ruolan was about to take a taxi home. However, just as she was about to walk to the side of the road, her phone rang again. This time it was Xiong Ruogang who called. Jiang Ruolan had a bad feeling about this and her eyelids twitched. As soon as the call connected, Xiong Ruogang said in a resentful tone, "Sis Jiang, can you help me interview Director Fang of the Construction Bureau? I heard that he has a strange personality and it is very difficult to interview him, but Boss Huang gave me the death order and I have to write the news about this new project tomorrow night." As expected, her premonition was right. A calamity had really descended from the heavens. She didn''t take Huang Zemin''s request seriously, but Xiong Ruogang''s pitiful begging for help. "Tomorrow night?" Jiang Ruolan was on the verge of tears. "Yes, by tomorrow night. If I don''t, my last month of internship results will be done for. I just need one more month before I can officially become a journalist." "Fine." Jiang Ruolan scratched her forehead with a sigh. Suddenly, she wanted to call Huang Zemin again and ask if the money reward was still there. So after hanging up the phone, she really called him back. As soon as Huang Zemin answered the phone, she directly said, "Ahem, Chief Editor Huang, the reward of 1000 yuan is too low, how about 1500?" Huang Zemin: "...." "Come to the company, let me explain the work to you." Although Jiang Ruolan has resigned, her usual capable and experienced work style has left a deep impression on many company leaders. Therefore, when she suddenly received her work card and materials from the editor, many former colleagues stood in front of the company corridor, whispering to each other. A large number of them wondered why she suddenly returned to work. Initially, the reason she resolutely resigned was also because Qin Gengxin had purchased Fengyu Media. No matter how careless she was, she would not obediently work under him. Although Qin Gengxin hadn''t come here much recently, she did not need to come back. Therefore, she did not explain and walked directly to the office of the Department of Commerce. Xiong Ruogang had sat where she had sat before, looking at Director Fang''s interview log with a troubled expression. When she saw Jiang Ruolan enter, her eyes lit up, and she rushed towards her. "Sis Jiang, you are the best! I know you will help me. You are indeed my savior!" "Shut up! Go sit there. I''ll need to take a look at the information. Follow me tomorrow." Jiang Ruolan slapped Xiong Ruogang''s pig leg from her chair and pushed her to the side. After sitting down, she began to read the information seriously. Little Lin and some of her colleagues looked at her in surprise, but because they knew Jiang Ruolan''s identity was unusual, they did not dare ask about it. "Oh right, Sis Jiang! Before this, I heard that Director Fang was only the Head of the Construction Bureau, but he was already difficult to deal with. How did you manage to get an interview with him? Is there someone behind him? How can he climb the position so fast?" Xiong Ruogang suddenly asked in a low voice. Jiang Ruolan flipped through the new information on the Construction Bureau and said faintly, "It was indeed difficult to obtain this position. It was also a coincidence that I was able to get an interview with him at the time, so I knew he had a good relationship with the Ling Family. At the time, Han Xuegang and I have not broken up yet, so I used this relationship and barely got an interview." She closed the file and sighed. Fang Weisheng. He had a lot of women. The women at the company did not want to get involved with him and they did not want to provoke him. Why would Jiang Ruolan want to interview such a person? However, since Xiong Ruogang had asked for her help, she could only brace herself and give it a try. *** The Construction Bureau was not too far from Ling Group but far away from Fengyu Media. Jiang Ruolan first returned home to change into a set of clothes suitable for work, and because she was afraid that it would be difficult to catch a taxi to the Construction Bureau, she directly drove and brought Xiong Ruogang along with her to there. "Director Fang is not here." Just as they arrived at the Construction Bureau, the staff at the door saw a work ID on Jiang Ruolan and Xiong Ruogang''s chest, so they said it indifferently and turned to leave. Recently, the Construction Bureau and Ling Group projects have been delayed for some reason and now that top officials have secretly investigated them, many people were trying to find out the truth about it. Jiang Ruolan thought that she would be able to find out what had happened, but she did not expect the staff to be so straightforward. She could not help but ask with a face full of smiles. "In that case, can I ask if Director Fang will be here tomorrow? My company really hopes to receive first-hand news about this project. We will only interview some information about this new project and won''t touch on anything else. So, can I trouble you to help me?" "I have already said that Director Fang is not here, you don''t understand human language? What is the point of telling me all this? I am just Director Fang''s secretary. Since he took this position, the Construction Bureau has been operating normally for eight hours every day, so it would be enough and nice for him to be here for two hours! Every day there is a social gathering he needs to attend and today is his daughter''s birthday! He left at noon!" That staff looked at Jiang Ruolan impatiently, "Besides, Director Fang really hates media people like you. Do you think the news about this new project is very easy to get?" Seeing that the secretary''s attitude was very bad, Xiong Ruogang, who followed behind Jiang Ruolan, could not control her temper. She wanted to say something, but Jiang Ruolan immediately grabbed her arm, signaling her not to be impulsive. After that, they both left the Construction Bureau. Xiong Ruogang condemned in a low voice, "Is there something wrong with that woman? Although in the business world, interviews are a routine that should be faced by big officials, but they need to remember, without the media, how do these officials get their positive image? I have never seen an employee like this since I started my internship, and that woman is just a secretary!" "If Director Fang is so easy to see, you will not ask for my help. Chief editor Huang only gives you one day, and at the end of the day, you have to report the news. News like this cannot be delayed. If you don''t get the first-handed news, others will snatch it from you." This was one of the things that often happened in the media world. If you were late, you would miss the opportunity. Right now, Jiang Ruolan needed to think of another way to meet Director Fang as soon as possible. Chapter 330 - Helping Xiong Ruogang II "I asked other friends, and they also said that Director Fang was very difficult to deal with. I was not sure how difficult it was to deal with him, and I was afraid that I couldn''t do it, that''s why I asked Little Lin to follow me, but in the end, she also seemed very afraid of this Director Fang and refused to accompany me." "Then, I thought of you. So I called you and asked you to help me, but if I knew that the Construction Bureau had a secretary like this, I would not have asked you to help me! Not only we didn''t get the news, but we also were kicked out!" Xiong Ruogang muttered with regret and her eyes full of anxiety. "You have never met many people, and you will after a long time. No matter how difficult the task is, there will always be a way for you to get an interview. The world is a great place with many miracles and with little setbacks. Just consider this as a trivial matter, so in the future, you already know what to do." "I''m afraid you''ll get tired. You''re pregnant." Xiong Ruogang pushed her glass on the bridge of her nose. "Pregnancy is not a reason for me to do nothing." Jiang Ruolan looked at the time and said, "I just heard from the secretary that today is the birthday of Director Fang''s daughter. Go and find out who she is and whether there''s a birthday banquet or not. It''s best if we can find out where Director Fang will be tonight. If there''s a feast, we can go and take a look at it and interview him while he''s still in a good mood." Xiong Ruogang nodded and quickly called her colleagues to investigate. Jiang Ruolan walked to the side of the road and wanted to open her car door when suddenly a red BMW stopped in front of her, and a slim figure descended from the car. That woman was wearing stylish and luxurious clothes with Herm''s latest sunglasses on her face. Apparently, she was about to go to the Construction Bureau. She hurriedly walked towards the Construction Bureau Building while answering the phone. "No, I can''t. Director Fang''s daughter is celebrating her birthday at 25 Hazel tonight. I have to go to accompany my dad. I will go with you tomorrow. There is no need to be in a hurry." She only stopped for a moment when she was passing by Xiong Ruogang. She glanced at her through her sunglasses, as if she felt that she (Xiong Ruogang) looked familiar, but also as if she had thought of something because not long after that, she rolled her eyes at Xiong Ruogang and walked into the Construction Bureau. Xiong Ruogang also heard what that woman said on the phone, and couldn''t help but turn to look at Jiang Ruolan, who was standing beside the car. "Sis Jiang, isn''t that Ling Fei''er, the vixen? She just said that Director Fang''s daughter would be celebrating her birthday at 25 Hazel tonight!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect that Ling Fei''er would help her by chance, so she could only smile, glanced back at her (Ling Fei''er) faded figure, and said indifferently. "No wonder the Ling Family is so close to the Construction Bureau recently. It turns out that Chairman Ling had set up his precious daughter to work at the Construction Bureau. He is really smart, and half of the Construction Bureau is already part of the Ling Group''s strength, and now he wants to turn the Construction Bureau into his trump card as well." "That''s right! So it is not strange that Director Fang will invite Chairman Ling to his daughter''s birthday banquet. No wonder Director Fang is so hard to deal with, that''s because he has a great backer!" Xiong Ruogang couldn''t help but sigh. Now that Ling Group was under the government''s protection, even though Xian Zihao wants to touch them, it was difficult for him to do so. No wonder that from the beginning, he only attacked the Construction Bureau and slowly extended his power to the Ling Group. "But Sis Jiang, you are family members of the Xian Family. When these people see you, they will at least treat you with respect, right?" Xiong Ruogang''s words were true, but she was too naive. Currently, Xian Zihao was working step by step to unravel all their secrets. Even if he didn''t make a big move, bad guys like Lin Dingxiang might have realized it. Since they were so calm recently, it was clear that they were afraid Xian Zihao would do something. Jiang Ruolan told Xiong Ruogang to return to the company first to do the preparatory work, and then she will wait for her at 25 Hazel. It seemed that tonight''s birthday banquet was not small at all. Jiang Ruolan also received a call from the company just now and found out that Director Fang''s daughter was in her twenties. She was the daughter adopted by Director Fang earlier this year. In this world, the relationship between adopted daughter and father It goes without saying. Jiang Ruolan sat in the car, staring at the people coming and going in 25 Hazel. While Jiang Ruolan was waiting, she couldn''t help but get lost in thought. She had almost forgotten the first time she did an interview when she had just started her internship. Who was the person she was interviewing and with whom she was interviewing? How many cold faces had she seen? How many good words had she said? How many times had she smiled? She forgot all about that. She could only remember the excitement and nervousness she felt when she was still young. But now, it was unknown when it had started, but the nature of all her work had become mechanical. The mechanical language, the mechanical smile, even the opening speech became unfamiliar, and she no longer had to be careful as her expectations gradually diminished. All these interviews had turned into simple or complicated tasks. It was just an interview. Where she was going and with whom had nothing to do with it. Like the phrase saying, ''When you become an intern, you try to become a regular employee. Then you feel like you''ve grown up, and when you really become a member of this society, you find out that you''ve lost all the fun of your life. All that remained was a quick and the same tempo. You will quickly solve the problem in front of you, and then face the next challenge.'' At 7 o''clock in the evening, Xiong Ruogang finally arrived with the interview equipment. Although 25 Hazels were restricted to guests, Jiang Ruolan was recognized by the Head of Audit as soon as she entered the hotel''s front door. After a few exchanges of words, the security guards did not dare to stop her, nor did he dare to check if she had been invited, so they let her in. In the hotel lobby with a lovely setting, there were many great guests present. Jiang Ruolan pulled Xiong Ruogang in the corner to avoid attracting attention. She just wanted to see where Director Fang was. "Hey, Sis Jiang, over there!" Xiong Ruogang had seen Director Fang''s photos before, so she knew Director Fang at a glance. He stood with a young woman in front of the cake table. As she turned around, a bartender almost collided with her. The bartender wanted to apologize, but when he saw Jiang Ruolan''s face, he seemed to be in shock for a moment before he hurriedly turned around and walked away. "Sis Jiang, are you alright?!" Xiong Ruogang reached out her hand to help her up. Jiang Ruolan shook her head. She remembered the bartender''s expression just now and felt uncomfortable. She whispered, "Let''s go see Director Fang before the party starts. We have to interview him and leave this place as soon as possible!" She could clearly feel that although many dignitaries were present tonight, most of them had a close relationship with the Ling Family. The various powers within the government were already in chaos, while Xian Zihao was actually the target of their guard. Furthermore, she should not stay here for long. Someone said something to Director Fang before he left. Before the birthday banquet, Director Fang whispered a few words to the young girl beside him, causing that woman to keep laughing. It seemed like she was the star of the show tonight. However, Director Fang seemed to have something on his mind. He turned around and walked to the left. Jiang Ruolan and Xiong Ruogang used this opportunity to walk in front of him directly. "I''m sorry to bother you at a time like this, but we went to the Construction Bureau during the day to interview you. We found out that you have been too busy lately and are not often at the Construction Bureau, so we don''t have options other than coming to this place." Jiang Ruolan went straight to the point and quickly conveyed the reason for her visit. Director Fang was not surprised to see her. A strange emotion flashed in his eyes, but his expression was not too cold. He looked at her with a fake smile. "Miss Jiang, I presume." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She immediately put on a smile that seemed more natural. "Director Fang knows me?" "I just heard that Young Madam Xian has come to interview me, but I didn''t expect you to suddenly rush out like this. Miss Jiang, you''re really a member of the Xian Family. You''re really a maverick." Director Fang smiled and held out his hand. Jiang Ruolan thought of the situation first, and then patiently shook Director Fang''s hand. "Director Fang is too courteous. I''m not in the business world, it''s rare for me to be recognized so easily. I had interviewed you half a year ago. I don''t know if you still remember, but this time I don''t want to disturb you too much. I just want to get the first-hand news on the Construction Bureau project and hope it won''t be inconvenient for you." "Sure, sure. Since that is Miss Jiang''s job, how can I refuse? But since it is a work matter, we can discuss it tomorrow. Tonight is my daughter''s birthday. Since Miss Jiang is here, why not sit down and have a good time?" "It''s fine. Although Director Fang is amiable, but judging from my current physical condition, it''s really inconvenient. Since Director Fang has promised to give us some time tomorrow, then we will not bother you again." Jiang Ruolan smiled politely before turning to leave. That bartender had just discovered her, and in the blink of an eye, Director Fang already knew she was here. If she stayed any longer, there might be some problems. Xian Zihao was now in Shanghai, and this was an excellent opportunity for these people to attack her. Chapter 331 - Helping Xiong Ruogang III "Sis Jiang, Director Fang is looking at you!" Xiong Ruogang said in a low voice as she was being pulled by Jiang Ruolan towards the hotel entrance. The more Jiang Ruolan thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. She had just met the female secretary at the Construction Bureau this afternoon, and Ling Fei''er then went to the Construction Bureau, only by chance making the call. When she saw Xiong Ruogang, she naturally recognized her but the strange thing was she never glance at Jiang Ruolan at all. Ling Fei''er will never miss a chance to attack her whenever they met. Xian Zihao had only been away for a week, and Ling Family and Director Fang had used this opportunity to gather a crowd to hold a banquet. Jiang Ruolan''s heart became cold. Impossible! She must hurry! No matter what they want to do, they will not do it in front of so many people. So she kept moving steadily until she left the hotel and quickly walked to the parking lot. Xiong Ruogang first ran to the car and put the recording equipment in it. Jiang Ruolan suddenly saw a black sedan coming straight towards her from a place not too far away. Jiang Ruolan glanced at the car door in alarm. Her heart was in turmoil. She suddenly took a few steps back with the intention to retreat, but it was already too late. The car drove towards her at an incredible speed. . . . [THE END] . . . . . . . . [LOL, THIS IS NOT THE ENDING. I''M JUST JOKING WITH YOU GUYS,] . . The black sedan suddenly came to her side, the door slightly open. Jiang Ruolan could feel a pair of hands grabbing her. "Sis Jiang!" Xiong Ruogang, who had just put everything in the car, suddenly realized her condition. The black sedan was moving too fast and too close to Jiang Ruolan. Xiong Ruogang immediately screamed in shock. In that split-second, another black car came from the other side. The car drove over at an angle that allowed them to hit the black sedan. The car looked like it was about to hit the black sedan, but then, the car suddenly turned around, cleverly separating the black sedan from Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan then took the opportunity to take a few steps back. When she turned around to look, the black sedan was already speeding. She glanced at the vehicle license plate number and hesitated. She could clearly feel that the person in the black sedan wanted to open the car door and grabbed her in. Luckily, this car appeared just in time. She looked at the car suspiciously but didn''t rashly approach it. That car slowly stopped in front of her as if the driver had no intention of scaring her. However, the car window was gradually lowered, revealing the face of an unknown man yet full of heroic spirit. "Miss Jiang, H City lately is in a state of turmoil and not safe. You must be careful." The man said indifferently and made a simple gesture towards Jiang Ruolan in the distance. Jiang Ruolan quickly understood that he was one of the men hired by Xian Zihao to protect her in the shadow. She then let out a sigh of relief and nodded gratefully to the man in the car. The man also gave her a polite and respectful smile before driving around the parking lot as if nothing had happened. "Sis Jiang, are you alright?" Xiong Ruogang ran with a nervous expression. "I''m fine." Jiang Ruolan glanced around and then pulled Xiong Ruogang to her car. She drove out of the 25 Hazel parking lot as quickly as possible and entered the traffic. Only then did she analyze the situation of the night rationally. Although Jiang Ruolan knew that the Construction Bureau and Ling Group had some kind of cooperation, she never thought that the Ling Family and their own force would be involved in this sort of work. Business reporting was simple and yet complicated. And since Jiang Ruolan had chosen this job from the very beginning, she knew how to observe the situation and prepare in advance. If it had not been for the bartender''s strange expression, she would not have been able to detect in advance that something was wrong at the birthday banquet. However, by the time she had roughly guessed the current situation, it was already too late, and she had almost accidentally caused a disaster. If it weren''t for Xian Zihao''s arrangements, she probably wouldn''t have been able to escape safely today. "Sis Jiang, your face is very bad. What are you thinking?" After Xiong Ruogang got into the car, she observed Jiang Ruolan''s face. Even though she did not understand what was happening, she could still feel something was wrong. "Sis Jiang?" Jiang Ruolan slowed down the car and turned to look at her. She smiled calmly, "I''m fine, Ruogang. Editor Huang is someone brought by President Qin. He hasn''t been in the company for a few days, right?" "Yes." "Then, did you notice Editor Huang doing something strange? Or contacting someone suspicious?" Originally, it was just an interview, so she didn''t think much of it. If it were not for this soul-stirring incident, Jiang Ruolan might still not be able to associate Chief Editor Huang with this matter. This interview was so hard to get that he asked for her help? It was clear that Huang Zemin was aware of the good relationship between Xiong Ruogang and Jiang Ruolan and knows that Xiong Ruogang will definitely ask for her help. If something bad happened, all the blame would put on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder while Xiong Ruogang was still kept in the dark. She didn''t even know that she was being used. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to tell her about this matter, in case she was scared, so she comforted Xiong Ruogang a little bit more. Then, Jiang Ruolan drove her back to the dorm and told her that she didn''t need to go to the Construction Bureau tomorrow, as she would make arrangements with Editor Huang. **** The next day, Jiang Ruolan did not go to the Construction Bureau but instead went to Fengyu Media. She went to search for Editor Huang and temporarily suppressed the news of the new project for the Construction Bureau using some relatively official reasons. After all, the Construction Bureau and the Ling Group had been suppressed a while ago. However, as Jiang Ruolan walked out of the company, a silver-gray Mercedes stopped in front of her. As the car window rolled down, Director Fang''s smiling face appeared in front of her. "Miss Jiang, because of my daughter''s birthday banquet last night, I couldn''t have an interview. Since I said last night that I would do it today, then I will naturally do as I said and specifically drive here, to wait for you, Miss Jiang." Director Fang smiled politely. Jiang Ruolan smiled, her eyes clear. "Director Fang is too polite. In fact, I have resigned from this company, and I only helped a friend I brought last night. Since you came in person, I would ask the chief editor to conduct this interview in person." "That''s a pity. I usually don''t contact the media, but this time I agree because I want to give you a face. Since I am already here, why don''t you do the interview, Miss Jiang? I will go across the road to handle something. Where are you going, Miss Jiang? I will drive you there and we can talk in the car." A trace of a smile appeared in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes. It was eerily emotionless, and of course, she didn''t let him see it. Was it because Xian Zihao was on a business trip, so he wanted to take this opportunity to strike? With her current identity, even though she was not in the business world, she was still the legal wife of Xian Zihao. Not to mention Director Fang, even if it was the Ling Family, they still have to give her a face. Everything was arranged so smoothly that if it weren''t for the reminder from the person Xian Zihao had secretly hired last night, perhaps she wouldn''t have noticed these flaws at all. "What is it? I gave you a face, and Miss Jiang is not even willing to give me a face now?" Seeing that Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything, Director Fang smiled again. "That''s not true, but ... Director Fang, you are a father now, so you should know, people like me, who are being mothers for the first time, are always careful. Every few days, I will go to the hospital for a check-up, so what a coincidence, since today is the day too." "Miss Jiang, aren''t you curious about the real reason why Han Xuegang is looking for trouble for Director Ling?" He suddenly said. Jiang Ruolan paused and looked at him, as if something had crossed her mind. Her gaze fell on Director Fang''s hand, which was still holding onto the steering wheel, and then she slowly raised her eyes again, smiling, "When I interviewed you for the first time, I did owe him a favor. At that time, I was still his old classmate from the university, so we had a bit of an old friendship. But things changed too quickly, and those old things didn''t really have much to do with me now. Director Fang, you''re an experienced person too, so don''t make things difficult for me." With that, she smiled and nodded to him before turning around to leave. Chapter 332 - Worried After that, Jiang Ruolan received a call from the Xian Family. Zhan An said that the Old Man was waiting for her. After ending the call, Jiang Ruolan prepared to head straight to Xian Residence. Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered the weather forecaster''s forecast that there would be a storm in Shanghai and she was suddenly very worried about Xian Zihao''s safety. She took out her phone and wanted to call him but then she stopped herself. Jiang Ruolan was hesitant whether she should Xian Zihao or not. She was afraid that she would bother him. In the end, she didn''t call him and drove straight to the road leading to Xian Residence. It was already evening when Jiang Ruolan arrived at Xian Residence. Upon entering, she was immediately greeted by Nanny Cheng. Since she was still uneasy and worried about Xian Zihao, she hurriedly picked up the phone in the living room to call him. As she dialed the number, she saw a strange box on the coffee table in the living room. She subconsciously looked at it. When the phone call was connected, Jiang Ruolan immediately felt relieved. She couldn''t help but say softly into the phone, "Hubby, is everything going well there? When are you coming back?" "Hey, my wife ~ ~" A very disgusting and creepy voice came from the other end of the phone, "Your husband will be there right away, don''t be in such a hurry ~" That lustful voice made Jiang Ruolan nauseous. She suddenly became nervous and directly cursed into the phone, "Damn, pervert! F*ck your head!" That man started to laugh vulgarly. His laughter was so loud that it made people feel nauseous. "You''re the one who called me husband, aren''t you, my wife now? You''re in such a hurry, how can I bear to make you anxious, baby. Please wait for me okay, I''ll be right there!" "Rascal!" Jiang Ruolan cursed angrily and hung up the phone. She lowered her head and looked at the number she had just called, and sighed. She had been distracted by the box on the table and accidentally called the wrong number. Her mind had been distracted by what had happened two days ago, coupled with her concern for Xian Zihao, it made her heart clogged with uneasiness. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and tried to call him again. After four or five rings, the call was connected. This time, Jiang Ruolan carefully looked at the number on the phone. Before she could open her mouth, Xian Zihao''s calm voice was heard. "What is it?" After hearing his voice, Jiang Ruolan''s heart warmed, but from the tone of his voice, it sounded like he did not know this was her. Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered that she called him Xian Residence''s landline. She couldn''t help but laugh. "Zihao ~" At this time, Old Man Xian walked into the living room and saw Jiang Ruolan sitting on the couch holding the phone. After hearing her words, he walked with a smile as he held his cane. "Is that Zihao?" Jiang Ruolan nodded happily. In the end, the Old Man took the phone from her. "Coincidentally, I have something to discuss with him. Give me the phone." When the Old Man received the phone, he glanced at her expression and smiled faintly. After he picked up the phone, he immediately said, "Zihao, something happened there; please arrange someone to help your father solve it." Xian Zihao said something after that, and the Old Man seemed to be hesitant for a moment. "Then what do you plan to do?" "All right, I''m old now. There are some things I can''t interfere with. You take care of it." After the Old Man said a few more words, he glanced at Jiang Ruolan. He smiled and said, "Ruolan really missed you, the girl is so anxious like an ant in a hot pot. If I don''t give her this phone, she will probably start to be jealous of me!" "Grandpa, what are you saying?" Jiang Ruolan chuckled. "How can I be jealous of you!" Who said she was so anxious like an ant in a hot pan? She was obviously very calm. Jiang Ruolan picked up the phone after the Old Man handed it to her. She looked at him and the Old Man smiled as if nothing had happened. Then he picked up his cane and sat by the window to hear her conversation. Jiang Ruolan looked at the Old Man again before she said in an innocent voice, "Grandpa is exaggerating too much. I really don''t miss you!" Xian Zihao chuckled. "Is that so? Then, what do you want?" Hearing his chuckle, Jiang Ruolan felt a sweet sensation in her heart and whispered, "Are you busy? I didn''t interrupt you, right?" Xian Zihao pondered for a moment before answering, "Ruolan, I will try my best to shorten the travel time and return as soon as possible. You always have to be careful. Greenville Residence and Xian Residence are places they cannot touch." "I know." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lip. "I''m sorry, I did not think that the Construction Bureau had fully co-existed with the Ling Group and almost fell into their trap. I had caused you too much worry." "Idiot. There are many things that even I couldn''t predict, let alone you. As long as you are not afraid, I am fine." He comforted her gently. Jiang Ruolan smiled. She was not afraid and like what Xian Zihao said, she couldn''t have predicted what would happen, but after hearing his calm voice, all the anxiety and uneasiness in her heart disappeared. "Zihao, no matter what difficulties you have, you must tell me. We must face it together and not allow yourself to be overburdened. That way, I will be more worried. Don''t hide too much from me just to protect me, okay?" Jiang Ruolan actually felt that there was something Xian Zihao did not tell her, but she knew he did that because he didn''t want to make her too worried. As she said that, she held the phone receiver firmly in her hand. Her eyes were clear and firm. Xian Zihao''s faint laughter could be heard after a moment''s silence. Jiang Ruolan was already at the end of her sentence, and she would not say much, but of course, she knew that whether Xian Zihao agreed or not, it would not stop her from wanting to go along with him. They were husband and wife, and Jiang Ruolan was not a vulnerable person who would willingly be protected behind him. At least, at some point, she wanted to stand by her husband''s side and face the wind and rain with him. No matter what! "Alright." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. She suddenly felt like crying. It should be difficult for Xian Zihao to say those words, right? And she always seemed to be making things difficult for him. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan heard Assistant Bai and the others talking by his side, so she asked, "Zihao, are you busy?" Xian Zihao said softly, "It''s fine. I just have some business to deal with immediately." As if he felt her reluctance and longing, he said softly, "It was late at night when I finished work. I know that you have already gone to sleep during those times, so I didn''t call you." "How can I complain about that? If you don''t have something important, why are you on a business trip for so long? I know you are very busy, and that''s why I didn''t contact you. Today, I am very worried for you, so that''s why I called you." Xian Zihao chuckled. "I''ll be back as soon as possible. You take care of yourself, don''t worry about me, okay?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and replied, "En!" After hanging up the phone, she realized that even though Old Man Xian was sitting in a chair, his gaze was fixed on her. Jiang Ruolan remembered that Zhan An called to say that the Old Man had something to talk about with her, so she walked over and gently placed a thin blanket at the Old Man''s feet. "Grandfather, mom said that you have something you want to talk to me about?" She asked softly. The Old Man nodded, then looked at her thoughtfully. "Spoiled girl, grandpa wants to ask you about Yijun." Chapter 333 - Suspicious Jiang Yijun Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched as she began to have a bad hunch. She looked at the Old Man quietly. "Since when did Yijun find out about his background?" "Maybe ... It was in the year when I just entered university. In my opinion, Yijun''s behavior changed a bit that year, but I''m not sure when exactly." Old Man Xian narrowed his eyes and turned his head to look out the window. He looked gloomy and asked in a low voice that only she could hear. "Does he know about his mother?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned as she raised her head to look at the Old Man in surprise. He actually mentioned to her things that no one else had ever talked about. It was quite a surprise to her. "Grandfather, even though Yijun grew up with me, the path he took and including his world were always very simple. In the beginning, he didn''t even know his own background. I think... He hasn''t had any opportunities to come into contact with anything related to his mother." Jiang Ruolan hesitated, not sure if she should say it or not, but when she saw the Old Man''s eyes, she still whispered in the end, "I heard from Zihao that Yijun''s mother had been sent to the United States due to her mental illness." The Old Man looked at her seriously for a moment, then smiled and added a little warning in his voice, "Spoiled girl, because you already know about it, then this Old Man won''t hide it from you either. However, this is something that happened twenty years ago. and when you mention it, this Old Man suddenly suspects something now." "What did grandpa suspect?" "You say that Yijun has lived with you since he was young. His world has always been very simple, and even the people who have interacted with him have nothing to do with what happened more than twenty years ago. So how did he know about his background?" Old Man Xian paused, then continued. "A few days ago I had a long conversation with him. This child has accepted his identity as the grandson of the Xian Family and is willing to stay here to accompany this Old Man. I am very happy. He said he only knew his background from an old butler in the Jiang Family. and after that, he found some information along the way, but he wasn''t sure for years, so he didn''t care very much about it." Jiang Ruolan listened to the Old Man as she lifted the thin blanket to his lap, not interrupting him. Old Man Xian went on to say, "Although his words make sense, but recently I have sent someone to investigate and find out that the old butler had died a few years ago. Moreover, he died in the year you left the Jiang Family. That is to say, Yijun had known his identity for a long time and deliberately hid it from anyone. He took advantage of the fact that the old butler died to lie. Even though I am old, I still have a hunch as to whether that thing is right or not. Tell grandpa, did Yijun have any contact with suspicious people that year?" Jiang Ruolan never suspected that Jiang Yijun knew his background in advance and never thought of investigating it. Plus, he''s always by her side, and she knew what sort of character he had, so she naturally won''t overthink it. However, the Old Man''s words made her heart jump. Noticing Jiang Ruolan''s faint astonishment, Old Man Xian cast her a sidelong glance and sighed. "You don''t even know?" "Grandpa, maybe Yijun remembered the wrong time." Jiang Ruolan whispered. At least, she never thought that Jiang Yijun would deliberately hide anything from her. But after she finished speaking, she suddenly remembered the words Jiang Yijun had said that day in front of her house''s door. Old Man Xian patted his hands and said, "Alright, spoiled girl, you don''t have to think too much about him. Grandpa is too concerned about this child because I want to fill the twenty years of love and family emptiness he has experienced. Grandpa has a lot to worry about. Since you are not clear about that, then just forget." For some reason, Jiang Ruolan felt there was something behind the Old Man''s words. It seems that if she knew too much about Jiang Yijun, that would make the Old Man unhappy. Could it be that the Old Man remembered what Cui Liuxian had said at this New Year''s Eve dinner? "Ruolan, you are here! Eh, what is this?" At this moment, Zhan An was walking down the stairs. When she saw Jiang Ruolan, she smiled at her, then her eyes immediately drifted towards the beautiful box on the table. She could not refrain from asking as she walked down the stairs. Jiang Ruolan stood up and looked at the table as well. "Ruolan, what did you bring back?" Zhan An took the box. She weighed it in her hand and opened it to see. She saw that there were nine small boxes in the box. "It''s quite fragrant ~" "Mom, I came back in a hurry and did not have time to bring anything. I saw this box was already on this table when I entered." Jiang Ruolan walked with a smile and also looked at a box containing fragrant perfume. This delicate box was filled with nine small boxes of fragrant perfume. It smells fragrant because it came from a foreign country. Jiang Ruolan rarely touched these things, so she couldn''t help but lower her head to smell them. However, when she was about to smell it, Zhan An suddenly moved the box slightly to the side and carefully said, "Wait, Ruolan, you can''t smell all these fragrant things. What if there is musk? Mom has heard and read that musk is not good for pregnant women. There may be musk in this spice. You are pregnant now, so don''t smell these things. Mom feared it will affect your body." Jiang Ruolan could not help but be cautious when she heard that. She chuckled and said, "Mom, fortunately, I have you here. I usually don''t even notice this thing." "This is the first time you are pregnant. As expected, it is still up to us, seniors, to keep an eye on you." Zhan An smiled and shook her head. The Old Man suddenly opened his mouth, "The box was brought by Liuxian''s friend who had just returned from India. When she brought it back this morning, I was worried there might be something bad in it that would affect Ruolan and the child, so I asked Dr. Li to come and check it. My action really made Liuxian angry and she threw the box there." "Dr. Li had check it, there''s no substance that could cause an abortion in the box. It is just some soothing Indian incense. Young girls nowadays love this weird foreign thing, I was wrong about it this time. Liuxian might be sulking in the room right now!" "This is also a good thing. Liuxian, after all, grew up in the Xian Family and she has been really willful recently. Look Ruolan, for your sake, the Old Man is vigilant about everything in this house. He''s afraid the child might cause you trouble." Zhan An smiled, sniffed the perfume again, then handed the box to Ruolan. "Look, there are nine different colors here, and the smell is also varied. No wonder, young women like this now." Jiang Ruolan was about to take a look when she heard Cui Liuxian''s resentful voice from the stairs, "Jiang Ruolan, take your dirty hands away. Don''t touch my things!" Chapter 334 - Xian Zihaos Past I Her hair was disheveled as if she had just woken up from a nap. Cui Liuxian went down the stairs quickly, and with anger, she snatched the box from Jiang Ruolan''s hand and hugged it like it was some kind of treasure that had been violated. She glanced at her with disdain, "Grandfather and mom are right, I really don''t like you, even so, it doesn''t mean I will let you bully me! I just asked my friends to buy me some small gifts from abroad, but now the whole family takes great precautions against me for your sake, even this Indian perfume box must be examined by a doctor! What is your right to touch my belongings? In the future, all of my possessions will have to be kept away from you!" Jiang Ruolan looked at the box on her arm and sighed. Although there were many things that could not be overcome, but since a doctor had strictly examined this box, then Cui Liuxian''s complaints and anger were reasonable. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to argue with her, so she just pursed his lips and whispered, "I''m sorry." "Liuxian! Didn''t grandpa do this for your own good? You are used to being willful. Grandpa is afraid that you will be impulsive and do something to hurt Ruolan! What? You have scolded Ruolan, will you scold grandpa now?" Old Man Xian stood up and rebuked firmly. Cui Liuxian looked at Jiang Ruolan coldly and rolled her eyes. She then looked at the Old Man, "I have been so quiet recently, but none of you believe me anymore! I was angry in my heart. I really can''t yell at you, grandpa. Could it be that if I vent my anger at someone, you will feel sorry for her? She didn''t lose a single hair on her body. Do you think this is very fair to me?" "You dared to talk back to me!" The Old Man glared at her. Cui Liuxian bit her lip and hugged the box tightly. She snorted coldly and said nothing. She then turned around and ran upstairs. As she ran, she kept saying, "Soon, I will let you all see Jiang Ruolan''s real face. How dirty and disgusting she is. You will see it one day, and you will drive her away yourself! I swear!" "Cui Liuxian! You " The Old Man was so angry that he threw his cane on the ground. Cui Liuxian had run upstairs and was nowhere to be seen. No one paid attention to her words. Jiang Ruolan smiled and quickly went to support the Old Man. "Grandpa, I know that you are afraid that Cui Liuxian will do something to me, but that perfumes are just a gift brought by her friends from abroad. She was doubted by all of us so much, so the grievance in her heart is reasonable." "Although this girl looked quite recently and never left Xian Residence, but who knows what kind of tricks she''s up to by locking herself up in her room! Even if I''ve doted on her for so many years, that doesn''t mean she can do anything she wants. She better not do anything to make me angry. If she dares to do anything again, my Xian Family will never let her off!" Having said that, Old Man Xian pushed Jiang Ruolan''s hand away and walked with his cane. "Grandfather, spring has just arrived, and the wind is blowing hard outside. It''s better if you don''t come out!" Seeing the Old Man about to leave, Jiang Ruolan rushed to persuade him. "It''s fine. I just want to go to the ancestral hall for a while. I just want to sit alone in peace. You don''t have to worry about me!" As he spoke, the Old Man took the coat off the shelf in front of the door and draped it to his shoulder. He then left the house without looking back. "But ..." Jiang Ruolan didn''t know that the Old Man had this habit. He would always be there when he wanted to calm his mind. Jiang Ruolan wanted to say something, but the Old Man had already left the room. "Oh, Ruolan, don''t worry. The Old Man is always angry. It''s getting late, and he''ll be back by dinner time." Zhan An said. Jiang Ruolan nodded. She knew that Old Man Xian was so stubborn sometimes, so she could only just give up. Then she went to visit Xian Guiying. Dr. Li had her rested since the last time she had driven into the shed and she was so quiet that no one knew what she was thinking. Jiang Ruolan had decided to go to her room to stay with her, but once she''s there, she didn''t know what to ask. "Sister-in-law, you don''t need to peel my apple. I''m not eating it. You are just wasting your time." Xian Guiying glanced at the apple in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. The fruit knife in Jiang Ruolan''s hand didn''t stop and she continued to peel the apple. She then said, "Once I am done, we will each eat half of it." "Your brother often warned me that pregnant women should pay attention to a balanced diet. Apples are the most versatile fruit. I can''t finish this one, so it would be good if you helped me eat half of it." Xian Guiying looked at her, then her gaze glanced at the ring on her (Jiang Ruolan) ring finger and gently she said, "My brother really treated you well." Jiang Ruolan finished peeling the apple and placed the fruit knife on the table. She smiled at her. "Isn''t your brother also good at you? Don''t tell me that you are jealous?" Xian Guiying curled her lips. "Why should I be jealous? I just remembered Zhou Shufen. When my brother and she were in America, I thought my brother''s care and tolerance towards her was rare. At that time I thought he wouldn''t be as good to any woman as he was to Zhou Shufen. Now it seems that I was wrong. My brother treats you well. No matter how much Zhou Shufen regrets it now, if she really wants him to come back to her and leave you, I''m afraid that everything will just be her whimsical imagination." Hearing Xian Guiying''s rare words about Zhou Shufen, Jiang Ruolan carefully placed an apple on a plate and grinned, "Guiying, we are all real people and our lives are not like in novels or dramas. That kind of romantic dream where the couple will be together until the end of life is just fantasy. Maybe in one''s heart, there will be a small hidden space for people in the past, but long as they can see reality clearly and grasp the happiness in front of their eyes, that''s enough." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan poked a slice of apple using the toothpick and handed it to Xian Guiying. She took it and bit it a little before smiling, "So, sister-in-law, do you have anyone in your heart? Who is he? Qin Gengxin?" Jiang Ruolan froze and glanced at Xian Guiying. Seeing no emotion in her eyes, she shook her head sincerely, "No." No matter how good Qin Gengxin was, no matter how much he missed and loved her, it had nothing to do with the past she hid in her heart. In fact, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t say that she still had someone in her heart. Even if she were ignorant at that time and didn''t love or miss Han Xuegang anymore, that kind of unforgettable life would still be engraved in her memory. Even though that man, whom she had once sincerely loved, had used her as a stepping stone in order to achieve a meteoric rise, and even though she had treated him coldly and even spoke ill of him whenever they met after that, she knew in her heart that four years of love was not something one could forget easily. Xian Zihao was an unpredictable warm and pleasant surprise in her life. She didn''t want to lose him, and that''s why she appreciated him more. Xian Guiying bit the apple while staring at her. There was something in her mind. "What is it?" Jiang Ruolan was also eating an apple. When she noticed Xian Guiying''s eyes on her, she immediately smiled. Xian Guiying put down her toothpick. "Sister-in-law, do you want to hear the story between my brother and Zhou Shufen?" Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was holding the plate froze for a moment. Her fingers gripped the edge of the white plate tightly as she looked at Xian Guiying without saying anything. Xian Guiying thought that Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to hear it, but when she saw her fingers gripped the edge of the white plate tightly, she couldn''t hold back her smile. That showed that Jiang Ruolan actually minded about it. "When my brother was seventeen, he was accepted at Harvard. As for the Zhou Family, they have long since moved to the United States and settled in Boston. With Zhou Shufen''s family background and her outstanding achievements, it was only fitting for her to enter Harvard too. At that time, my brother was already nineteen." "Zhou Shufen has been very arrogant since she was young, but she had a rare talent. But one day, someone called Xian Zihao suddenly beat her in almost every aspect, drowning out all her brilliance. If she was not one of Harvard''s leading female students at that time, she wouldn''t even have a chance to be on par with my brother. So from then on, she was often against my brother." "However, by that time, my brother nearly graduated, and he had started single-handedly built Xian Enterprise in Boston. Xian Enterprise began to take form, and he would only occasionally go to school for some necessary courses, all the way until graduation." "Actually, I don''t know much about the things that happened back then. I only know a little about it from Qin Gengxin when I went to the United States later on, but I can imagine that there were two equally outstanding people at the beginning of their love life. My brother is also a proud man, but he isn''t as sharp as Zhou Shufen." "Of the two proud people, one was wantonly preoccupied with competing against others, while the other was busy with his studies and the company and didn''t have the leisure to do so, thus he avoided her everywhere." "About a year or two later, Zhou Shufen has started to become more restrained. She no longer messes around and helps out my brother''s company. Perhaps by then, she would already like my brother a lot. At that time, the Xian Enterprise faced a very big crisis and almost failed. When my brother was in a difficult situation, after working non-stop for a few days and nights, Zhou Shufen had always been by his side." "My brother''s heart isn''t made of iron. He can see through Zhou Shufen''s thoughts. Zhou Shufen is very outstanding, but my brother didn''t have time to entertain or have a relationship with anyone at that time, so the two of them never had a certain relationship. But after experiencing the crisis at the company, Zhou Shufen was always by his side without any complaints." Xian Guiying glanced at Jiang Ruolan''s expression and saw she was very calm, so she (Xian Guiying) relaxed and continued, "But Zhou Shufen has been spoiled since she was young. She was the precious granddaughter of Senior Zhou, and coupled with the great momentum of the Zhou Family, no one can suppress her proud personality other than my brother." "Although my brother was usually busy with company affairs, everyone can tell that he was really good to Zhou Shufen. By that time, I had gone to the United States and had seen it personally. Zhou Shufen was very spoiled, and my brother''s love and pampering for her was something I have never seen before. However, my brother was not good at expressing his feelings, and he was often too calm." Chapter 335 - Xian Zihaos Past II "Later on, Zhou Shufen didn''t go to work at Xian Enterprise after graduation. She majored in finance, and she wanted to create her own world, but she was also great. In just two to three years, she created many excellent records in financial analysis in the United States." "But then, something happened. My brother risked his life to save her. They were both locked in the cellar all night, and if it weren''t for the trap my brother had prepared in advance, Zhou Shufen and my brother would definitely not have survived the second day." Xian Guiying''s face was filled with anger. "Later on, my brother advised her to restrain her temper a little, saying that if she was too sharp, there would only be more and more disasters happening. Although he had the ability to protect her, it doesn''t mean that she would always be able to get away from danger by luck, but Zhou Shufen disliked his tone, which sounded like he was teaching her. Not only did he not coax her, he even taught her a lesson." At this point, Jiang Ruolan suddenly raised her head and remembered something Xian Zihao once said. Xian Guiying''s angry expression carried a vivid memory. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and placed the plate in her hand on the table silently. She then said softly, "Zihao''s advice was one of the ways he showed his love. From the sound of it, Zhou Shufen''s temper is indeed too excessive, but even though she was sure that Zihao really cared about her, how can she act so hastily? When a woman recklessly makes a ruckus in front of a man, it''s only because she knows that the man loves her deeply." Xian Guiying paused. "Maybe what the sister-in-law said was true, but for three months Zhou Shufen was gone, even though my brother was very angry, he did not want her in danger. He sent people to investigate her whereabouts, and only stopped after he was convinced that she had gone to New York and was safe." "Even though he had always been indulgent towards her, my brother was very determined about what happened that time. After all, if he continued to indulge her, then sooner or later something would happen to Zhou Shufen due to her temper. One day, she finally came back...but with a man. She said that my brother didn''t love her and didn''t care about her, so she decided to find a man who cared about her." "At that time, due to the financial crisis, Xian Enterprise''s stock continued to decline. My brother was very busy, and he was tired after several consecutive days of attending shareholders'' meetings. However, with Zhou Shufen making a fuss like this, he gave up his short break and went to look at her." "Sister-in-law, do you know how much Zhou Shufen loved to play? She was waiting for my brother to find her, even going so far as to get drunk with that man in the bar, just to make him angry. But when my brother found her, she was with the man she brought back from New York...Having sex!" "She''s the eldest miss of the Zhou Family, she doesn''t care if she plays with the world or not. She felt that even if my brother loved her, he must still put her first, die for her, live for her, and cry for her alone. This is Zhou Shufen''s view of love, just like her view of life, so insufferably arrogant!" Xian Guiying took a deep breath, "My brother witnessed everything that happened between Zhou Shufen and the man with his own eyes. At that time, he was exhausted and needed rest, but he didn''t leave. When Zhou Shufen and that man woke up the next morning and when she saw my brother, she was initially scared and regretted it, but when she faced my brother, she actually said the world is vast and as long as it was a man she wanted, that man would definitely submit to her. There are still a lot of men waiting for her and to love her. She dared to say that this was a small punishment for my brother." Xian Guiying laughed as she spoke, "Zhou Shufen is too proud to lower her head even though she knows she did something wrong. If she was willing to admit and realize her mistakes, maybe things wouldn''t go this far, but she is just like that. Even if she is wrong, she must be told right, even if it is wrong, she must use the tone of punishing others to proclaim her innocence." "Then Zihao, what happened to him? Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but ask. "My brother?" Xian Guiying sneered. "My brother gave Zhou Shufen his patience, his indulgence, his love, and all his tenderness but in the end, he was left like a pair of shoes by her. My brother turned away without a word of rebuke. Zhou Shufen waited for him to turn around, apologized to her, but she didn''t know, at that time my brother stayed in the hospital for half a month because his stomach was bleeding. He didn''t have enough rest, busy managing company affairs." "At the time, Zhou Shufen thought he was provoked by her, and she finally went to see him in the hospital, and finally decided to end the cold war with a smile. When she arrived there, my brother was already out of the hospital that morning, and she never saw him again." "A month later, Zhou Shufen found out that she was pregnant and the child was the child of the man that she had brought back from New York. She later found out that the man was the leader of a gang in New York and he has been watching her." "She agreed to marry him, but my brother never once stopped caring about her. After that, he taught me how to manage a company, and after a year, he returned to China. He never returned to Boston again." "Laughable, isn''t it? Zhou Shufen went to look for him at the company later on. She always thought that my brother wouldn''t leave just like that. She was too confident. She was so confident that she could push away a man as good as my brother with her own hands until she finally regretted it. She tried everything she could to get my brother to be with her again, but it was already too late." "My brother loved Zhou Shufen, and although he was calm and collected at that time, he had already planned their future." When Jiang Ruolan heard this, she couldn''t help but smile. "Was it really because of her that Zihao came back?" "I''m not sure about that. My brother didn''t intend to do that in the beginning, but after he went back to Beijing for a meeting, he started teaching me how to manage the company. After that, my brother returned home to manage the family business. They all said it was because of Zhou Shufen, but I don''t think so! But other than that, I can''t think of any other reason." "Sister-in-law." Xian Guiying suddenly extended her hand and covered Jiang Ruolan''s hand, which was on the side of the bed. "When I first saw you, I thought the reason why you and my brother got married was because you and Zhou Shufen are quite similar." This was the topic that Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to touch the most. She forced a smile and said, "You think so too?" Xian Guiying smiled, "But gradually, I realized that you and Zhou Shufen are completely different. You are a great, smart, and strong woman. You know how to hold back yourself. You and Zhou Shufen are two completely different people, and the two of you don''t actually resemble each other that much. It''s just that you have some similarities in appearance. If you think about it carefully, after all these years, my brother has lost his feelings for Zhou Shufen, so why would he marry you because of the similarities?" "Sister-in-law..." Xian Guiying held Jiang Ruolan''s hand tightly and said sincerely, "My brother treats you sincerely. It has nothing to do with anyone. He loves you." Jiang Ruolan could not tell what kind of feeling she had in her heart after hearing this story. She laughed softly, "Guiying, you don''t have to be afraid and try to comfort my heart. Everyone has an unforgettable and sacred first love, but that doesn''t mean they will end up in marriage. Since it''s in the past, I will be more comfortable now after knowing about it." "Sister-in-law, why should I comfort you? What I said was true! A person''s eyes cannot be deceived by others. Zhou Shufen actually has some friendship with me. After all we have been together in the United States for a period of time. I know her very well. She is competitive, proud, and increasingly scheming, but luckily she could not do anything as despicable as Cui Liuxian. She was only gambling on my brother''s feelings for her, but she was wrong. She always said that my brother only felt responsible for your marriage, but she never paid attention to my brother''s eyes, how he always looks at you. She is just deceiving herself!" Jiang Ruolan, of course, believed that Xian Zihao''s feelings for her were sincere. It was just that the phrase "hidden space of the heart" made her feel uncomfortable. Perhaps women were greedy, but at least for now, she would rather believe Xian Guiying''s words. "My brother really loves you. You must treasure him well." Xian Guiying pulled Jiang Ruolan''s hand and said very seriously. Jiang Ruolan nodded with a smile and shook her hand soothingly. Just at this moment, a bolt of lightning flashed outside the window, followed by a clap of thunder. The two people were simultaneously stunned as they looked outside the window in the blink of an eye. Chapter 336 - Ancestral Hall I "What time is it now?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly asked. Seeing something was wrong with her expression, Xian Guiying quickly picked up the alarm clock on the bedside table. She looked at the time and said, "It''s late, 6 pm. Why do you ask?" Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened. "6 pm?" She quickly got up and walked out of the room. When she came down, she saw Nanny Cheng and the others were preparing dinner, and she seemed about to call her, but when she saw her coming down, she smiled and said, "Young Madam, please call the Second Miss along and ask her to come down for dinner. Today, we made her favorite sweet and sour cake, and Young Madam''s favorite yellow tofu." "Where is grandpa?" Jiang Ruolan walked to the French Window and looked at the strong wind outside. Although there was the sound of thunder and lightning outside, it wasn''t raining, but the sky was dark. "Didn''t the Old Master go to the ancestral hall? It''s time for him to come back." Nanny Cheng was also stunned when she heard her question. "Hey, what time is it now? The road behind the mountain is so dark and the Old Master doesn''t carry anything with him. How can he walk on his own?" Jiang Ruolan had a bad hunch when she heard the loud thunder. After she heard Nanny Cheng''s words, she became increasingly worried. The Old Man''s legs weren''t nimble. If he went home alone now, it would be dangerous for him. "Grandpa will be fine, right?" Jiang Ruolan whispered worriedly. "Ruolan, don''t worry, I will go to the ancestral hall to find the Old Man." By this time, Zhan An was already wearing her outer robe and coming out of the backyard. She was about to go out and look for the Old Man. "Mom, it''s windy out there and the sky is very dark, it''s not safe for you to go alone. I will accompany you." Jiang Ruolan quickly went to the living room, took her coat off the couch, and put it on before jogging to Zhan An. "No, don''t go out in this weather. You are pregnant. Let me go call the Old Man. The road from the back mountain to the ancestral hall has stone steps and they aren''t slippery at all. I think the Old Man must have fallen asleep in there again." "The sky is too dark. Since the road behind the mountain is not slippery, I better accompany you. The two of us will go together and take care of each other. If I let you go alone, I won''t be able to be at ease." As she spoke, Jiang Ruolan was already walking out the door. "This child." Zhan An smiled, but she was very pleased. She turned around and told Nanny Cheng to wait for them, then followed Jiang Ruolan out. Zhan An held a flashlight in her hand, and Jiang Ruolan also shone the flashlight on her cell phone. The wind was getting stronger, and the spring wind was biting. Zhan An didn''t wear much, and she shivered a little. Jiang Ruolan took off her coat and give it to her, "Mom, you should wear this!" "No, I''m fine. You wear it. You are pregnant after all." The wind was getting stronger and stronger, and the two of them were only walking halfway when Zhan An suddenly said, "It looks like it will rain soon. I did not bring my umbrella and the Old Man walked slowly. When we returned, we would definitely be drenched." "In that case, I will go to the ancestral hall first. Mom, go back and get your umbrella. Also, wear an extra jacket, don''t get cold." Jiang Ruolan took the flashlight and urged softly. Zhan An looked at the sky and saw that it was getting dark. She sighed and said, "Alright then. I will come back and get two umbrellas. Don''t be in too much of a hurry. Although the road behind the mountain has been repaired, but you still have to be careful." Jiang Ruolan quickly nodded. "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing." Only after that, Zhan An returned to Xian Residence. As she left, she muttered, "This damned weather." Jiang Ruolan tied her coat and put her phone in her pocket. She held the flashlight and followed the path to the ancestral hall. The sound of thunder became louder and louder, causing the person''s ears to ache. The wind was also getting stronger. If it weren''t for her bravery, the frightening sound coming from the wind and the thunder would surely have scared her. Furthermore, the ancestral hall was a resting place for all the ancestors of the Xian Family. Although she didn''t believe in ghosts and Buddhas, it was inevitable that her hair would start to stand up straight under this dark sky. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but speed up her pace and quickly walked towards the ancestral hall. Fortunately, there was light in the ancestral hall. Jiang Ruolan turned off the flashlight and walked to the ancestral hall safely. Jiang Ruolan had never set foot in the Xian Family ancestral hall. There was no line of spiritual tablets as she imagined, nor were there any candles, but there were some beautiful, simple, and dignified pictures of the ancestors of the Xian Family hanging on the walls, from the end of the Qing Dynasty to the beginning of the Republic of China. Although they were of different ages, the only similarity was that every person in the portraits was a soldier. All the aristocratic families had remarkable military achievements in their own country. This was the first time she had personally seen the portraits of ancestors in the ancestral hall. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t restrain herself from bowing respectfully. On the left side of the wall, there were several portraits of leaders. The people of Old Man Xian''s age still can''t forget the services of these heroes. Therefore, the Old Man also displays portraits of leaders who have done a lot for the country on this wall. This was also an honor. Jiang Ruolan admitted that the generation gap between them was not small, but in this ancestral hall, a sense of respect arose from the depths of her heart, so she walked in slowly and lightly. Just as Zhan An had said, the Old Man was sleeping soundly on a chair in the ancestral hall. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she walked closer and looked down at the Old Man. Heh, this Old Man was pretty smart. He hides here alone to find solace and serenity, but he didn''t forget to bring the blanket along with him. "Ruolan? Why are you here?" When Jiang Ruolan was about to touch the blanket on his body, Old Man Xian opened his eyes and glanced at her as if he had just woken up from a dream. "Grandfather, you insist on saying you wanted to be alone here, but see what time it is now? It''s already dark, why don''t you go back?" Jiang Ruolan crouched down next to the chair and said with a smile, "Don''t hide your anger alone. If you want to be angry, then be angry with me. Cui Liuxian opposed me, not you. I''m fine but you are quite angry." "You brat! Grandpa is protecting you. Are you going to teach me a lesson instead?" Old Man Xian snorted, sat up, and threw the blanket to the side. Jiang Ruolan chuckled, "I just found out that grandfather really loves me now. I''m afraid you''ll miss your dinner, so I ran to get you. The wind is very strong outside and it will rain soon. Let''s go home." "Look at you. From whom did you learn the sweet talk?" The Old Man glanced at her, but he seemed in a pretty good mood. He raised his hand to wipe his mouth before using his cane to stand. Jiang Ruolan was about to support Old Man Xian when suddenly, she heard a strange sound outside the door. The Old Man immediately frowned. "Spoiled girl, did you hear something?" "There seemed to be a sound." Jiang Ruolan looked carefully at the door. Old Man Xian glanced at the door and was about to walk with his cane when Jiang Ruolan stopped him. She then asked softly, "Grandpa, no one can enter this back mountain, right?" "Of course not! This back mountain is sealed. You can only enter by walking from Xian Residence''s backyard." "Something must have fallen in front of the door. I''ll go take a look. I don''t know if it''s raining outside, but you''re too old to be under the rain." Jiang Ruolan walked straight to the door as she said that. Chapter 337 - Ancestral Hall II "Hey, spoiled girl." As soon as Jiang Ruolan walked to the door, she first cautiously looked outside. Then she slowly walked out and looked around, there''s no one out there. At this moment, a cat suddenly ran out from the bushes. As it ran, the nimble kitten suddenly jumped over, frightening Jiang Ruolan. She quickly walked to the front and looked at the bushes. Was she overthinking it? Why did she feel like something was wrong here? As Jiang Ruolan was thinking, she suddenly heard a cracking sound and a loud bang behind her. She abruptly turned around and noticed that the roof of the ancestral hall had collapsed and the wall also began to look like it was about to break. "Grandfather!" Jiang Ruolan''s face turned pale with fear. Quickly, she ran towards the ancestral room. "Grandfather!" Why did the roof suddenly come off? Why did cracks appear on solid walls? When the wind was blowing hard now, there were no signs of an earthquake. Jiang Ruolan''s voice filled with fear and her body was trembling. She quickened her pace and rushed to the ancestral hall. The ancestral hall was about to collapse! "Grandpa, get out quickly!" Old Man Xian didn''t seem to notice the roof was collapsed. He only heard a loud noise and quietly walked outside. When he heard Jiang Ruolan''s voice, he was stunned for a moment and then pointed his cane to her with a serious expression. "You go first! Don''t come in!" "Grandfather!" "Don''t come in!" Old Man Xian scolded her when he saw Jiang Ruolan wanting to try to save him. He angrily stuck his cane to the ground. "Spoiled girl, leave quickly! Don''t worry about me!" "Grandfather, your legs are not strong, let me help you out!" Jiang Ruolan''s gaze was clear and firm as she gripped the Old Man''s arm tightly. "Let''s go, grandpa!" Seeing that she had already entered, the Old Man had no choice but to shake his head and say, "This ancestral hall has not been repaired in a long time. I saw some cracks in the roof last week, but it hasn''t collapsed yet." The Old Man hesitated for a moment before he hurriedly followed Jiang Ruolan out. Cracks began appearing on the eaves of the house. One of the beams suddenly fell and the Old Man immediately pulled Jiang Ruolan back one step. "Be careful!" Jiang Ruolan hesitated as she looked ahead. The door was already full of dust, and she couldn''t see anything clearly because of the strong wind outside. Still, she felt something was wrong, but running away and going to a safe place was the most important thing right now. Suddenly, a beam at the side broke at the same time and the two of them heard the cracking sound. The heavy dust made them unable to see the surrounding situation clearly. When the beam fell, Jiang Ruolan cried out, but by the time they could see clearly, it was already too late. Seeing that the beam was about to hit the Old Man, she screamed, "Grandfather!" Jiang Ruolan pushed the Old Man forward with all her might, and then she felt a great pain in her forehead. Blood began to flow down her head and covered her eyes. Then she heard Old Man Xian''s heartbroken voice, crying out her name. "Ruolan!" Jiang Ruolan tried to prevent herself from fainting, but her mind was in a mess, and her eyes were once again covered in blood. She gritted her teeth and tried to lift her head. Jiang Ruolan saw the Old Man still not leaving the ancestral hall, so she hurriedly moved forward. However, just as she took a step forward, her feet were caught by the rafters on the ground, causing her to fall uncontrollably to the ground. "Spoiled girl!" "Ruolan!" In that split-second, a figure rushed into the hall and grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s body as she was about to fall to the ground. Jiang Ruolan sighed with relief and used her last strength to cover her stomach with both of her hands. Fortunately, nothing happened to her child. "Ruolan! Jiang Ruolan!" The person holding her shouted her name. "Ruolan! How are you?" Jiang Ruolan felt like her body was being carried out, so she forced herself to open her eyes. In the chaos, she saw Jiang Yijun''s blurry face. "Grandfather. Please save grandpa first." Jiang Yijun was stunned for a moment. However, Jiang Ruolan firmly grabbed his collar and stared at him with her blood-stained eyes. "I will not ask why you are here... I just want you to save ... Grandpa ... If something happened to him ... I ... Cough! You ... Hurry up and save him!" Jiang Yijun''s face immediately turned pale as he looked at her in surprise." Ruolan." "Hurry up and save grandpa!" Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hold on any longer. She had no strength left at all. Her head hurt badly. "Ruolan! AHH! What''s going on?" Behind Zhan An, there were also Xian Jian and Nanny Cheng, who rushed over at the same time. Jiang Ruolan''s forehead was bleeding profusely, half of her face was red with blood, and she was hugged by Jiang Yijun tightly. Her strength was almost gone, but her eyes were still staring at him, and her hand was holding his collar tightly. Jiang Yijun''s expression darkened. He quickly turned around and rushed to the collapsed ancestral hall after handing her over to Zhan An. "Ruolan!" Zhan An tried to support her, but Jiang Ruolan''s body felt weak and she almost fell. "Where is the Old Man? Ruolan ... How are you? Why did the ancestral hall suddenly collapse?!" Xian Jian walked over to support her and asked in a serious tone, "What has happened?!" Jiang Yijun rushed to the ancestral hall and helped the Old Man out. Old Man Xian was unharmed and didn''t suffer any injuries. The only thing that almost hit him was blocked by Jiang Ruolan. He was choking hard from the dust of the rubble. When he came out and saw Jiang Ruolan''s head covered in blood, he anxiously asked. "How is spoiled girl? Spoiled girl!" Jiang Yijun released Old Man Xian and walked towards her with a quick step. Seeing the Old Man fine, Jiang Ruolan sighed in relief and closed her eyes. If not for Zhan An and Xian Jian, who supported her, she would probably fall to the ground now. "Dad, how are you?" Xian Jian immediately asked when he saw the Old Man coming out safely. The Old Man waved his hand. "I''m fine, I''m not going to die. Spoiled girl has saved my life. Quickly call Dr. Li and tell him to check on her condition now!" "Ruolan." With a pained heart, Zhan An gently wiped the blood from her face. "Come, mom will help you go back!" However, Jiang Ruolan said in a low voice before she completely lost her consciousness, "Don''t Tell Zihao ..." "What?" "I was only slightly injured ... Don''t tell Zihao... Don''t tell him." After saying this, she felt a split headache and unable to hold it any longer. Her sight began to darken and she slowly fell into the darkness. Chapter 338 - How Could The Roof Collapse Like That The moment Jiang Ruolan''s body collapsed to the ground, Jiang Yijun immediately picked her up and rushed back to the house. Jiang Ruolan''s consciousness was vague, but she couldn''t open her eyes at all. However, she could feel that Jiang Yijun was hugging her and the sound of the wind howling in her ears. "Don''t move." Jiang Yijun''s voice was a bit hoarse, as if something was grabbing his throat, and his hand trembled a little as he held her. Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the strength to talk. She just only saw the darkness and heard Old Man Xian supported by a group of people behind them as they rushed back together. "Is Dr. Li here yet?" "He''s here. Dr. Li was just nearby. He rushed here as soon as he received the call!" "Quick, quick, take Ruolan back to her room. Quickly, see if there''s anything wrong with her. She is pregnant and checks her child too!" At this moment, Jiang Ruolan was afraid that something terrible would happen to the child in her womb. Her heart was in turmoil. This was her and Xian Zihao''s child. If she protected the Old Man but lost her child, then she wouldn''t be able to forgive herself no matter what. How come she didn''t see any problems with the roof when she first entered the ancestral hall? However, right now, there''s nothing that could compare with the excruciating pain in her head. As she was carried by Jiang Yijun all the way home, she felt warm liquid kept running down her face, making her dizzy. "Quick, put the Young Madam on the bed. Don''t let her lie on her back, let her rest here!" It was Dr. Li''s voice. Just as Jiang Ruolan''s body touched the soft bed, she suddenly felt strength coming from an unknown source and quickly grabbed the person''s sleeve. Her eyes barely opened a crack, "Don''t tell Zihao Don''t make him worry " Her voice was hoarse and weak. Zhan An bent down and held her cold hand. She said painfully, "All right, all right, we will not tell Zihao. As long as you are fine, we will not tell him. Good child, it hurts, right?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head with difficulty. "I''m fine...It doesn''t hurt " Jiang Ruolan was afraid that if Xian Zihao found out that she was injured, he would rush home. She didn''t want to affect his work schedule and delay him. After she heard Zhan An''s words, she sighed with relief. She could no longer speak, and her consciousness was beginning to fade. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes and felt someone used something cold to wipe the blood on her forehead and face. "Why did the roof suddenly collapse?" Vaguely, she heard Xian Jian''s rather loud voice. He was asking Nanny Cheng. "Where was the employee I asked you to call last week? Weren''t they supposed to fix it already?" "This... I called them again the other day. They said they would be here this week, but they haven''t come yet." Nanny Cheng''s voice sounded both innocent and apprehensive. "Wasn''t there just a small gap in the roof? With a small gap, how could it possibly collapse like that?! Luckily the Old Man is fine, otherwise you''d be in for it!" "Xian Jian! What''s the point of saying all this now? Dad wasn''t hurt, and that was all thanks to Ruolan! Now that Ruolan is injured, you better shut your mouth!" Zhan An opened her mouth and said with dissatisfaction. "If you want to get angry, go outside! Don''t scare Ruolan!" A middle-aged maid who was about the same age as Nanny Cheng said nervously, "The wind is too strange today. Thunder and lightning, but no rain. When we rushed to the ancestral hall, did you guys hear something strange?" "Ah Xiu, don''t talk nonsense!" Nanny Cheng whispered. "Sister Cheng, it''s true. Didn''t you all hear the sound just now? How scary. You all clearly heard it when we were at the back of the mountain. Could it be that vengeful spirits from twenty years ago came to take our lives? Could--" "Shut up!" Nanny Cheng grabbed Liu Xiu''s hand and glared at her. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t see everyone''s expression, but she could feel that the room was a lot quieter. Only Dr. Li remained. He examined her body as he cleaned her wounds. "Although your injury was not light, it''s only in your hair. It didn''t hurt you in other areas. Your fetus Qi was stable, and the child was safe and healthy." Dr. Li''s words made Jiang Ruolan, who was on the edge of a coma, felt relieved. At the same time, he gave her a small amount of anesthesia before she gradually fell asleep. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how long she had been asleep, but she felt as if her head had been struck by something heavy. It was so heavy that she could barely breathe. While sleeping, she also felt as if someone was moving her body. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what was happening to her or where she was. She could only hear a faint rumble. When she finally came out of the darkness and the intense pain, she could barely move her eyes. Jiang Ruolan felt as if her eyelids weighed as much as gold. She slowly opened her eyes and saw a glimmer of bright light. At the same time, she let out a painful moan. The intense pain on her forehead made her want to rub it. "You''re awake?" A familiar voice was heard from the side. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment before she looked to her left, only to see that Zhou Shufen was sitting next to her. What had happened? Was she dreaming? Why did she see Zhou Shufen? Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to touch the wound on her forehead, but Zhou Shufen suddenly pressed her arm down. "Don''t move, there are seven stitches on your forehead. Once the anesthetic effect is gone, it will definitely hurt." The intense pain in her forehead made Jiang Ruolan realize that this was not a dream. She couldn''t help but look at Zhou Shufen in astonishment. She then looked around and found that she was in a high-class ward with two beds. "Why are you here? How can I be in the hospital?" As she spoke, her voice was very hoarse. "The night before, you were sent to the hospital by the Xian Family. Spring was a season with many patients, and the hospital ward was full of people. There were no vacancies in a single VIP ward, only in this room. Originally, only my daughter lived here and I didn''t allow other patients to stay here, but since the patient is you, I reluctantly agreed to have the hospital give you this bed." Zhou Shufen''s tone was light, but her eyes looked tired. She looked like she hadn''t slept well for a few days, and she no longer looked as radiant as before. Jiang Ruolan subconsciously turned her head to the other side of the bed, but there was no sign of Xiaoyi. "Xiaoyi''s brain tumor has worsened. She had just undergone surgery three nights ago. She has been in the intensive care unit for two days. Tomorrow, she can be transferred back to this room." Zhou Shufen stood up and walked to the empty bed. She placed some dolls that someone had brought to the other side of the bed. Jiang Ruolan endured the pain in her forehead and slowly got up, leaning against the head of the bed. She looked around and saw a thermos cup on the white table next to her bed. It seemed that Xian Family had just left, and it so happened that she only saw Zhou Shufen the moment she woke up. She was originally her love rival and clearly, they did not like each other. Usually, when they met, all she would do was appear calm on the surface. However, Jiang Ruolan''s heart couldn''t calm down when she heard Xiaoyi''s tumor had once again worsened and she had undergone surgery. Zhou Shufen tidied up Xiaoyi''s bed and placed some fresh flowers in a vase on the table next to her. As she turned around, she saw Jiang Ruolan leaning on her bed, looking straight at her. There was no expression on Zhou Shufen''s face. She just looked at Jiang Ruolan and said in a cold but calm voice, "When you were brought here the night before, the wound on your forehead was already cleaned. But the Xian Family doctor advised to bring you to the hospital to have the wound stitched and since your wound was very large, the doctor recommends that you stay in the ward to be observed." "Grandpa Xian and the others stayed here and watched over you all day. Last night, they were persuaded to leave, and today, Auntie An asked someone to boil chicken soup for you to drink. Seeing that you hadn''t yet woken up, she left the soup there." Zhou Shufen pointed to the thermos next to Jiang Ruolan''s bed and said, "Drink it. I don''t have to feed you, do I?" "No need." Chapter 339 - Her Nature Is Not Bad, But She’s Just A Little Too Arrogant It was rare for Zhou Shufen to be so calm, yet she didn''t seem to have much edge when facing her. In addition to her heartache due to Xiaoyi''s illness, Jiang Ruolan felt that Zhou Shufen was not very natural at the moment. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and smiled friendly. She politely said, "Thank you, Miss Zhou." Zhou Shufen was stunned for a moment as she glanced at her expressionlessly. "Why are you thanking me? Auntie An saw that you were still asleep and about to go down to get medicine, but when she saw me back in the ward, she asked me to take care of your IV drops. I only watched you for more than ten minutes." After she finished speaking, she played with the fragrant flowers in her hands while coldly saying, "Don''t think that I''m taking care of you out of kindness. Jiang Ruolan, our relationship is unusual. Even if you were an ordinary friend, you still wouldn''t be qualified for me to take care of you." Jiang Ruolan smiled, but she did not retort. Fortunately, Zhou Shufen''s words allow her to understand her current situation. She must have slept in the hospital for two days before she woke up. Zhou Shufen placed the flower and then stood there, holding the vase with both hands, looking at the petals. It was unknown what she was thinking at this moment. Jiang Ruolan was a pregnant mother, after all. Seeing Zhou Shufen in this situation, she could understand her feelings. She wanted to comfort her, but she didn''t know how to put them into words. According to Xian Guiying, Xiaoyi was the daughter of Zhou Shufen and a New York man, but no matter how proud or defeated Zhou Shufen was in the field of love, at least she was very diligent in her daughter''s education. Jiang Ruolan had seen Xiaoyi before. She was a cute, sensible, self-reliant, weak little girl, but unfortunately, her body wasn''t healthy enough until it made one''s heart ache. Jiang Ruolan was hesitant about whether she should comfort Zhou Shufen or not. Still, at the same time, she was also considering whether her (Zhou Shufen) personality would anger her instead. Since she didn''t want to argue with Zhou Shufen at a time like this, Jiang Ruolan could only look at her and weigh the pros and cons in her heart. At this moment, Zhan An pushed open the ward door and walked in, holding some medicine boxes. Seeing Jian Ruolan waking up, she sighed in relief and walked towards her with a smile. "Ruolan, you finally woke up. How do you feel?" "Mom, I''ve made you worried. I''m fine, this is just a minor injury." Jiang Ruolan grinned, trying to look energetic. "You said so, but you forgot that I was with you when Dr. Li treated your wound. Although the wound on your forehead is small, the wound is very deep. You have to go to the hospital and stitch it up a few times! The Old Man is very worried about you. After he came back home yesterday, he didn''t sleep well. He was afraid something bad might happen to you." Zhan An placed the medicine box in her hand on the bedside table. "These are the anti-inflammatory medicines prescribed by doctors. He also said that these medicines don''t have any effect on pregnant women." Jiang Ruolan nodded. "Thank you, mom. My wounds have been sewn, so there should be no problem." "What do you thank me for? You were in a coma for two days, and you almost scared me to death. Fortunately, Jiang Yijun was quick to save you and the Old Man, otherwise, the consequences were unimaginable." Zhan An still had a lingering fear on her face as she patted Jiang Ruolan''s hand. "But don''t worry, even if there are some stitches on your forehead, the Old Man specifically told the doctor to make sure it would not leave scars on your face." Jiang Ruolan didn''t really care about this. After all, she was only injured on the hairline. However, when she saw Zhan An''s serious expression, she could only smile silently. She had just woken up and had no strength to talk. There was no mirror here, and she didn''t know how she looks right now, but she can imagine that after losing so much blood and fever due to inflammation a few days ago, her face was definitely not good. "Hey you! Don''t move! What do you want? Let mom take it for you!" Seeing Jiang Ruolan raise her hand, Zhan An quickly pushed her hand down onto the bed and whispered. "Mom, I want to drink some water." "Wait, I''ll get some water. After drinking the water, you can drink chicken soup." Zhan An stood up to pour water. As she got a glass of water, she turned to Zhou Shufen before smiling at her. "Miss Zhou, sorry for troubling you just now." "Auntie An, why did you say that? Isn''t that natural? When someone asks for help, I have to help her." Zhou Shufen smiled. It was clear on her face that she had great respect for Zhan An. That''s right, Zhan An was Xian Zihao''s mother, after all. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan felt very glad that she had met Xian Zihao. To be able to meet such an outstanding and warm man like him in her life, it was the greatest blessing to her. Even so, there were still some people who didn''t know to cherish him when they were young. "Come, drink some water." Zhan An smiled as she handed a glass of water to Jiang Ruolan. She took a big gulp of the water and choked. Zhan An quickly patted her on the back and said, "Slow down, child. I wanted to feed you something yesterday, but you were unconscious. You must be very thirsty, right?" Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to wipe her mouth and gave Zhan An a silly smile. "Right, mom, where''s Yijun?" Zhan An was quiet for a moment. She then looked at the time, "Yijun sent the Old Man back to Xian Residence yesterday, but he hasn''t come today. I think he also worried about you. He should come soon." Jiang Ruolan nodded and took another sip of water silently. Her eyes were calm as she thought back to Jiang Yijun, who rushed to the ancestral hall that night. At this moment, a nurse came in and told Zhou Shufen to go to the intensive care unit. She got up from the seat and ignored Jiang Ruolan, who was looking at her. She then followed the nurse from behind. Zhan An sat down next to Jiang Ruolan and slowly poured some chicken soup into the bowl. Occasionally she glanced towards the bed opposite her with a thoughtful expression. "Sigh, it''s spring now. The hospital is full of people. At first, I wanted to let you stay alone in one room, but there were no more empty rooms." She sighed, "Later, I want you to stay in a private hospital. The environment there is better and there are a lot of empty wards, but Dr. Li says that this subsidiary hospital is very professional in treating head injuries." "Mom, how could I be so spoiled? I can stay anywhere, let alone that the person staying in that bed is just a child. Zhou Shufen is also our acquaintance, so it wouldn''t be too awkward for me to stay in this room." Jiang Ruolan laughed. Zhan An looked at her and gently said, "It''s good then. As long as you don''t feel awkward. Mom is just afraid that you might feel uncomfortable." Jiang Ruolan smiled and said softly, "Mom, I already know the past story between Zihao and Miss Zhou. It''s all a thing in the past. You don''t have to be afraid that I''ll be unhappy when I see Xiaoyi." Zhan An nodded her head, "Honestly, that day, when Xiaoyi called Zihao ''daddy'', it terrified me too. After all, I had lived in America for many years, so I knew some general things about Zhou Shufen and Zihao back then." "Everyone knows that Xiaoyi and Zihao have nothing to do with each other. However, the child suddenly called him that way in front of you, so mom was afraid that you would not be able to accept it. Sigh, that kid is Zhou Shufen''s daughter. She has always had a temper since childhood. Luckily, her nature is not bad, but she''s just a little too arrogant." "She does have something to be proud of." Jiang Ruolan then looked thoughtfully at the door of the ward. Unknowingly, Jiang Yijun had arrived. He stood in front of the ward door with a fruit basket in his hand. Inside the basket was Jiang Ruolan''s favorite fruit. Seeing that Zhan An was still there, he stood in front of the door and didn''t enter. "Yijun is here." Zhan An stood up and walked closer. "Ruolan asked about you just now. You two are siblings, after all, so have a chat. I will go see Zhou Shufen and her daughter." Jiang Yijun didn''t even spare a glance at Zhan An. He just stared at Jiang Ruolan. Zhan An was already used to Jiang Yijun''s attitude, so she just smiled and turned to Jiang Ruolan, "Mom will be back soon. Be careful, your wounds have just been stitched. Don''t move." Just after Zhan An left, Jiang Ruolan looked at Jiang Yijun. "You''re finally here?" She was the first to speak as she gloomily looked at him. Jiang Yijun stood in place. His expression was cold, but it still couldn''t hide the anxiety and pain he felt for her. In the end, he moved his eyebrows slightly and continued walking in. "Does it still hurt? Yesterday, after sending the Old Man back, I called the hospital and asked about your condition. There is something I have to do, so I can only come today after managing a few things." Jiang Yijun placed the fruit basket and lifted the strands of soft hair from her forehead. He looked closely at the part of her head that was covered with a white medical cloth and used his fingers to gently stroke the swelling. Without any expression, Jiang Ruolan turned her head away slightly and avoided his hand. In a cold voice, she said, "Such a heavy beam fell down. I''ll try hitting you with it and you are going to see yourself whether it hurts or not." Jiang Yijun looked at her for a long time before finally sitting on the edge of the bed. Jiang Ruolan stared at IV droplets on her hand and thought for a moment. She then looked back at Jiang Yijun and earnestly said, "Jiang Yijun, I will call you Jiang Yijun now. I am waiting for you to give me a reasonable explanation." Chapter 340 - Why Did The Ancestral Hall Collapse Jiang Yijun said nothing, just looked at her with a calm expression. Seeing her serious eyes and expression, he couldn''t hold back a smile. "Explain what?" "Do you want me to be clearer?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him coldly. Jiang Yijun got up and took the banana from the fruit basket. He peeled the skin and patiently gave it to her. "Why don''t you drink this chicken soup? Is it because you have no appetite? Why don''t you eat this fruit first while I go out to buy light fried rice and vegetables for you?" Jiang Ruolan just looked at him. When she saw his indifference, she didn''t force him anymore. She took the banana but didn''t eat it. She just held it in her hand and sat on the bed, thinking. Actually, there were many things that she would rather have guessed wrongly or thought wrongly. From her point of view, at least, she didn''t want any of this to have anything to do with Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan preferred to believe that Jiang Yijun will forever be the brother she once trusted, a child who was clean, pure, kind, and bright. Until now, she preferred him to be a modest and frank man, with not much revenge hidden in the depths of his heart. She hoped that he had absolutely nothing to do with the incident at the ancestral hall that night. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and didn''t look at the smile on his face. She immediately vented her anger on the banana by biting it hard. However, Jiang Yijun suddenly pulled the banana from her hand. She looked at him in surprise, only to hear Jiang Yijun say while eating her banana. "I almost forgot, you just woke up. Eating bananas on an empty stomach is not good for your stomach. Why don''t you drink the chicken soup first?" Jiang Ruolan''s attention was successfully distracted by him, but in her heart, she was furious. This damned brat! "This bottle of medicine is almost done. I''ll go get a nurse." Jiang Yijun was very familiar with her personality. He knew that Jiang Ruolan was scolding him in her heart, so he took the opportunity to leave the ward with a smile on his face. Jiang Ruolan could only sit on the bed and gritted her teeth while watching him leave the room. After a while, the nurse came in and changed the medicine bottle. Meanwhile, Jiang Yijun held the medical alcohol wool on the back of Jiang Ruolan''s hand for about a minute before he glanced at her and said, "You don''t have to be so attentive to me. No one knows you better than me in this world." Jiang Ruolan pushed him as hard as she could. However, since she had just woken up and had not eaten, she didn''t have much strength to push him away, "Release me now. You don''t need to press it anymore!" "You think you know me very well?" Jiang Yijun didn''t move, still pressing the back of her hand. He lowered his eyes and spoke in a low voice that only she could hear. Jiang Ruolan was stunned as she looked at the side of his face. His face was similar to Xian Zihao''s, but she could clearly tell that they were completely different. Jiang Yijun slowly raised his eyes and looked at her calmly. He immediately released her hand and retreated a few steps back, but his gaze was still glued to her face. Jiang Ruolan looked at his eyes and gradually found it hard to believe. "You " Jiang Yijun suddenly smiled, as if he wasn''t the one looking at her with that solemn gaze from before. He raised his hand to caress her arm, "Don''t let your thoughts go wild. Women who think too much will grow old quickly!" "This chicken soup is a bit cold. I''ll ask the cafeteria staff to heat it up before you eat it." With that, he took the thermos on the table and left the ward again. "Why did the ancestral hall collapse?" As he was about to leave the ward, Jiang Ruolan suddenly spoke up. Jiang Yijun''s footsteps suddenly froze. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes gradually became misty as she stared at the man she once relied on to support her life, the brother she wanted to protect for her whole life. Her eyes were glued to his stiff back. "Say it! Jiang Yijun, why did the ancestral hall collapse! Dad and grandpa said that more than a week ago, there was only a small gap in the roof of the ancestral hall. So, how can that solid wall mysteriously collapse?" Jiang Yijun was silent, not saying anything, but his grip on the thermos tightened. Jiang Ruolan bit her lip and said, "Now, only you and I are here, I need your explanation! Tell me clearly! Why did the ancestral hall collapse? Why were you there? If I were not about to die and almost buried, you wouldn''t save me right?" "Jiang Yijun, tell me, why were you there? Since you wanted revenge, why don''t you bury me too and let me die with you! Anyway, I am now also part of the Xian Family, and one of the people you hated!" Seeing that he was not moving, Jiang Ruolan became furious. She suddenly lifted the white blanket from her body and got out of bed. However, as she took two steps from the bed, her legs became soft due to a lack of strength. Hearing the sound behind him, Jiang Yijun turned around and saw Jiang Ruolan holding the bed iron. He hurriedly walked towards her. "What are you doing? Didn''t I tell you not to move? Go back to bed." Jiang Ruolan seized the opportunity to grab his wrist. She looked at him with her bloodshot eyes. "Later on when you went to save the Old Man, mom and dad were already there. The Old Man couldn''t think too much about it, you are his biological grandson after all. He will not think that you have anything to do with the collapse of the ancestral hall. Mom and dad just saw you carried me out but they didn''t know what was going on, but I did! Even though I was knocked unconscious, my consciousness was still very clear!" Jiang Yijun didn''t shake off her hand. He only held her, but the hand on her shoulder became tighter and tighter. "Why?" Seeing him silent, Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt sad because she knew he didn''t want to lie to her. The coldness in her eyes gradually melted, leaving only disbelief in her voice, "Yijun, why did you do that?" Jiang Yijun pursed his lips. He suddenly picked her up by the waist and placed her on the bed gently without saying anything. After covering her once again with the blanket, he smiled and said, "If I can answer everything with a few words and reasons, then the world will no longer be the same. There are many reasons that cannot be explained." "You!" Jiang Ruolan was about to get up, but Jiang Yijun pushed her down. "Rest well, I will bring this chicken soup to the hospital cafeteria. After that, I will ask Zhan An to get it. I will not bother you again." He walked out of the room without looking back. "Yijun! Jiang Yijun! Stop right there!" It was clear that he didn''t want Jiang Ruolan to be involved in this matter. However, this made her heart ache. Her once brother had become a completely different person. He no longer was the Jiang Yijun she knew back then. What did Jiang Yijun want to do? What had he got to do with the collapse of the ancestral hall? Why didn''t he explain to her! Jiang Ruolan thought that Jiang Yijun''s return to the Xian Family was a good thing for him. She thought that he wanted to get to know his ancestors and that he will gradually get used to living in the Xian Family. Jiang Ruolan naively thought, gradually, everything will be better. Was it because she thought things were too simple and fate decided to prove it wrong to her? But she didn''t want to believe that Jiang Yijun, who had grown up so well in front of her, had become someone else. Chapter 341 - Those Few Slaps Were Nothing Compared To What You Had Done Behind The Scene That night, Xiaoyi didn''t return from the intensive care unit. The bed opposite of her was still empty. Jiang Ruolan occasionally glanced towards the bed on the other side. When she thought of Jiang Yijun, she felt suffocated. Then she thought about that adorable child, Xiaoyi, and her heart ached for no reason. At noon the next day, Xiong Ruogang received the news that Jiang Ruolan was in the hospital and went to visit her. By that time, she was much better off, as long as she didn''t shake her head, touch the water, or eat any irritating food, for the time being. Jiang Ruolan got up to send Xiong Ruogang off. On the way, she saw a few doctors and nurses pushing a small bed. They entered the ward. Xiaoyi was still awake and was carefully put on the bed by the doctor and nurses. After the doctor and nurse told Zhou Shufen about some precautions, Xiaoyi suddenly opened her mouth and sweetly said, "Thank you, uncle and aunties!" "Good child, you must listen to your mother." They seemed to like her a lot. One of the nurses gently caressed her face. Xiaoyi giggled, "Xiaoyi knows!" After the doctor left, Zhou Shufen covered Xiaoyi with a blanket and leaned over to say something to her in a very soft voice. Xiaoyi blinked and nodded with a smile. "I understand, mama! Little Yi will be fine! I won''t let you and great-grandfather worry." "Xiaoyi is a good child. Great- grandfather will buy you a little goldfish and a fish tank tonight. We will put it on the window sill ~" Senior Zhou stood next to the bed with a loving and smiling face. "Great-grandfather is the best! In the future, small goldfish will accompany Xiaoyi to play ~" Senior Zhou heard the footsteps in front of the ward''s door. He turned to take a look and saw Jiang Ruolan walking back into the ward. He was startled at first, but then he saw her wearing a light blue hospital gown. Zhou Shufen did not turn to look but only helped make Xiaoyi''s bed. While tidying up the corner of the bed, she said disapprovingly, "Miss Jiang suffered a few stitches on her head, and during the two days you were in the intensive care unit with Xiaoyi, and when I came back to retrieve her things. I saw the doctor arrange for her to stay in this ward. Since there weren''t any other empty VIP wards and my Xian Family was already here, I didn''t want to refuse the doctor''s request. So I let her in." Senior Zhou didn''t seem happy, but he controlled his emotions and looked at Jiang Ruolan in the blink of an eye. Jiang Ruolan remained calm on the surface and nodded politely to Senior Zhou. "Senior Zhou." Senior Zhou snorted and laughed, "Miss Jiang, it really is fate. I am curious about how you are fated to meet me in person." Hearing the meaning behind his words, Jiang Ruolan just smiled, "Senior Zhou has a high status and is rarely seen by ordinary people. I am lucky enough to meet you several times because of grandfather. This is just a coincidence, nothing to do with fate." As Jiang Ruolan said this, she thought back to her mother''s picture in her teens that Senior Zhou once asked her to look at. Zhou Shufen also noticed something from Senior Zhou''s words. She suddenly turned around and looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting on the bed, and then looked back at Senior Zhou. She immediately asked him in confusion, "Grandpa?" Senior Zhou came back to his senses and turned to look at Zhou Shufen. There was nothing unusual about his expression. Zhou Shufen paused for a moment before looking back at Jiang Ruolan. She was reading the newspaper silently across the bed. Zhou Shufen suddenly frowned as she thought of something. "Xiaoyi has fallen asleep. Grandpa, you have been accompanying us to the hospital for the past few days. Do you want to go back and rest first? Xiaoyi''s operation this time is not bad, and she was temporarily free from danger. We just have to wait for her wounds to heal before she can leave the hospital." Said Zhou Shufen. Senior Zhou nodded. "If anything happens to Xiaoyi, you must immediately tell me." Zhou Shufen nodded. When Jiang Ruolan lifted her gaze from the newspaper and met Senior Zhou''s cold gaze, he paused. Senior Zhou seemed to remember something because his expression changed a little. After a few seconds, he left without saying a word. After Senior Zhou left, Zhou Shufen watched Jiang Ruolan''s expression. Her eyes, which were as bright as the moon, had signs of something else in them. "Miss Jiang, I forgot to ask. How many days do you plan to stay in this ward?" When Zhou Shufen spoke, her tone was clearly impolite. Jiang Ruolan folded the newspaper and looked at her. With a slight smile, she said, "Miss Zhou, are you regretting letting me stay in this ward?" "Regret is not the reason, it''s just to give grandpa Xian a face. But my daughter has been transferred from the intensive care unit, and she doesn''t like you, so she will be scared when she sees you. I think Miss Jiang should know why she would be afraid of you, so ... "When Zhou Shufen said this, she paused before continuing. "You must understand what I mean." Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows. "Miss Zhou, you mean to say that you felt wronged when I slapped you a few times? Your daughter keeps calling my husband ''Daddy.'' If I remember correctly, she is only a five-year-old child. Could it be that she would call any men ''Daddy''? Was it a coincidence that she addressed it to Zihao? Or was she really innocent? Who is instigating behind the scenes? I think that I went too easy on you. Those few slaps were nothing compared to what you had done behind the scene." Zhou Shufen''s expression was calm as she smiled gently. "Fighting in front of a kid. Jiang Ruolan, I never thought that you''re a weirdo too." "Stop talking to me about children!" Jiang Ruolan looked at her coldly. "The one lying there is your biological daughter, Zhou Shufen! If you knew she was a child, if you knew how fragile she was, if you knew she couldn''t be hurt too much, you shouldn''t use her as a tool to get sympathy from others!" "Zhou Shufen, being rich and knowledgeable in one''s family is not the reason for a woman to be proud. The person you''re most proud of has already been pushed away by your own hands! Right now, you are using all sorts of methods to take back everything that once belonged to you. I''m sorry, I''m not that generous! You don''t expect me to give him up, do you?" Zhou Shufen''s expression stiffened. She didn''t expect Jiang Ruolan to be so sensitive to the word "child". Subconsciously, she looked towards her slightly protruding abdomen. Immediately, her eyes looked as if they were in pain. "If you''re a qualified mother, you know better than anyone how to protect your child." Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at the sleeping Xiaoyi. "For the sake of your pitiful private matters, you forced her to leave the United States, a country which has the best medical environment. You forced her to travel thousands of miles to China, and let her last bit of life play a little light in your absurd plan. You have no right to talk about children with me." After a long silence, Zhou Shufen gently said, "Since American psychologists are powerless to treat Xiaoyi''s brain tumors, I want her to go to China and let Chinese medicine help her in the hope that miracles will happen. However, because miracles don''t happen, I can only let her go to the best brain hospital in H City." Zhou Shufen turned and sat on the edge of Xiaoyi''s bed. Jiang Ruolan''s breath stopped. Perhaps her tone was too harsh, but she had enough of Zhou Shufen constantly talking and using her child as a shield. That child was innocent! Jiang Ruolan only looked at Zhou Shufen''s back, which seemed to have lost a lot of weight compared to the past, and sighed helplessly. Then, she got up, took out a box of milk brought by the Xian Family, and poured it into a glass. Then she walked to Xiaoyi''s bed and gave the glass of milk to Zhou Shufen. Zhou Shufen''s gaze shifted from Xiaoyi''s sleeping face to the glass in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. She was stunned for a moment before shifting her gaze to her (Jiang Ruolan) face. Chapter 342 - Bad Woman "Don''t get me wrong, I have no intention of showing goodwill. It''s just that it''s rare for us to be in the same ward. You haven''t eaten anything these two days. Drink warm milk to warm your stomach." Jiang Ruolan didn''t wait for her to take it. She placed the glass on the table next to Zhou Shufen and left after saying her piece. Jiang Ruolan leaned against the head of the bed and finished reading the newspaper. As she looked up, she saw that Zhou Shufen hadn''t yet touched the glass of milk. She sighed in her heart. Those who had very high pride will not accept the good intentions of a person. **** In the past two days, Zhan An had often been going back and forth to the hospital, taking care of her. Jiang Ruolan felt sorry for her and told her to go back to Xian Residence for rest. She was fine after all, and she could observe her condition by herself. Zhan An reluctantly agreed and didn''t come back again, including Old Man Xian and Nanny Cheng. Jiang Ruolan also knew that when she slept at night, Jiang Yijun would come to see her. Every morning on the table, there will be a bunch of pink lotus, one of her favorite flowers that only he knew. At night, Senior Zhou did bring a round glass fish tank and placed it on the window sill between the two patient beds. Then, he put two beautiful little goldfish in the tank. Xiaoyi was still asleep at that time, so Senior Zhou told Zhou Shufen to go out and eat something. Zhou Shufen glanced at Jiang Ruolan before she left. Although she didn''t say anything, Jiang Ruolan knew that she wanted her to take care of Xiaoyi for a while. After they left, Jiang Ruolan got up and walked to the window sill. Under the light of a lamp, she saw two small goldfish in a fish tank and chuckled. With childish behavior, she turned to peel the boiled egg from the table, crush the egg yolk and place it in her hand. "Don''t touch my fish!" Jiang Ruolan froze. She turned her head and saw Xiaoyi kneeling on the bed with an angry look on her face. Xiaoyi was still wearing the remaining medical tape and a small hospital gown, but her behavior was like an adult when she was angry. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She picked up the egg yolk in her hand for her (Xiaoyi) to see. "Then I will help you feed the fish!" "Who wants a bad woman like you to feed my little fish! That''s my little fish!" Xiaoyi unhappily lifted her blanket and jumped out of bed. She seemed to know that she had just been operated on and should not jump too hard, so she carefully got out of bed. Jiang Ruolan''s heart melted at a glance. She watched Xiaoyi put on her big slippers and walked to the window sill as fast as she could. Then, she raised her head and glared at her. "This is my fish, you are not allowed to touch it!" With that, she raised her hand and gestured to the middle of the windowsill, "You are not allowed to pass this line! This is yours, this is mine! You''re not allowed to come here because you are a bad woman!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. "Your leg, retract, retract! Don''t stand in my place! This is mine!" Seeing that Jiang Ruolan didn''t move, Xiaoyi extended her small hand to push her away. "My mother is afraid of you, but I am not afraid of you! Go away, bad woman!" Jiang Ruolan felt that she should have a good relationship with this little girl and not let her misunderstood. She actually wanted to hug the cute little child more. To draw a line between them like this was too heartbreaking. However, Xiaoyi snorted and didn''t even give her a chance. She ran out of the ward with her hands on her shoulders, and when she saw someone in a white dress, she shouted, "Auntie, auntie! The woman in my ward is a bad woman! Please help me get her out!" Doctors and nurses working in the area have known Jiang Ruolan for the past few days. Of course, they knew her character very well, so they considered Xiaoyi''s words as a child''s play. They patiently coaxed and laughed with her for a moment before sending her back to the ward. Seeing that she had failed, Xiaoyi crawled back to bed with a sad look on her face and waited for her mother to return. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, looked at Xiaoyi''s drooping head and immediately gave her an evil smile. She raised the egg yolk in her hand and said arrogantly, "You are not tall, and can not reach the window sill. Only I can feed the fish, and if you want to recapture your fish, you need to grow taller. When you are as tall as this, I will not be able to snatch it from you!" Xiaoyi tilted her head and stared at Jiang Ruolan, throwing a small amount of egg yolk into the tank. She was angry, but she did not cry. Instead, with a frown, she suddenly turned her back to Jiang Ruolan and refused to look at her. What a... Lovely child... Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hold back her laughter. She put the egg yolk in her hand and saw the bandage on the back of Xiaoyi''s head. Although Xiaoyi was not her child, she really hoped a miracle would happen to her at this time. If Xiaoyi really did leave, then no matter how proud Zhou Shufen was, she would collapse completely. Xiaoyi was her biological daughter, after all. Her flesh and blood. Nothing would hurt a mother''s heart more than the loss of their child. After a few days, Senior Zhou and a group of people close to the Zhou Family came to give Xiaoyi all kinds of food and drink. When Zhou Shufen had time, she would sit by the bed and coax her little daughter. Eating, calling her darling, often coaxing her, pinch her small mouth, and at night she would even gently coax her to sleep. Xiaoyi, meanwhile, has been in a cold war with Jiang Ruolan for two days. Jiang Ruolan really did not think this little girl had a good memory even though there was a tumor on her head. For example, she remembered how many times she (Jiang Ruolan) slapped her mother. Since the Xian Family did not leak the news that she was in the hospital, Jiang Ruolan kept a low profile. When someone comes to visit Xiaoyi, she will go into hiding. She was used to living alone in the ward and seeing that so many people spoiled Xiaoyi...She was suddenly very jealous of this child. How come no one would call her a precious thing every day and coax her to sleep at night? Even if Xiaoyi was a child, Jiang Ruolan was actually only nineteen years older than this child! She also wanted to act coquettishly! At least when she was five years old, she didn''t have such treatment. Then, the battle between Xiaoyi and Jiang Ruolan began. On the third day, Jiang Ruolan, who was alone, seemed to have lost to Xiaoyi. As she looked at the people coming and going, Xiaoyi called them sweetly as uncle and aunt. Occasionally, those who came didn''t recognize Jiang Ruolan. They would only smile politely at her before turning away apathetically. Jiang Ruolan was now truly being compared to a spoiled girl. There was no place for her to speak in such a desolate manner. At that moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly found herself on the verge of death. She looked at the snow-white walls, sniffed the disinfectant smell, held the newspaper in her hand, and sighed. Chapter 343 - Daddy! Are You Here To See Xiaoyi? One day, when Senior Zhou and Zhou Shufen sent off some visiting officers, Jiang Ruolan, who had just changed the bandage on her head, immediately went to Xiaoyi''s bed. Xiaoyi looked at her and then rolled her eyes. She turned her back and pointed her butt at her. "Xiaoyi, I think we need to have a good talk." Jiang Ruolan announced. She took the opportunity to kiss her on the cheek. This caused Xiaoyi to be discontented, and she immediately shrunk backward with an expression that said Jiang Ruolan was not allowed to come close. Jiang Ruolan thought about it for a moment and realized that she was already lonely in the ward. Xiaoyi was always cold to her, so she decided to bond. Jiang Ruolan picked up a bag of snacks next to Xiaoyi''s bed and took out a Jell-O. She opened it and ate it while saying, "Aunt Jiang is going to tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a Jell-O and a box of biscuits." Jiang Ruolan bit the jelly again. In fact, she didn''t even know what she was really talking about. She just wanted to restore her relationship with Xiaoyi. Xiaoyi listened to her story diligently, and her cute little face was full of trouble. In the end, when she found out that her snack had been eaten by Jiang Ruoalan, her mouth immediately sank, and she couldn''t stop herself from crying. This frightened Jiang Ruolan. Originally, she wanted to use the story of Jell-O and the biscuits to soften this child''s heart, but who knew that this girl would not accept it. Jiang Ruolan quickly hugged Xiaoyi to calm her down. "Be good. Don''t cry. Auntie didn''t intentionally let the biscuits eat your jelly." When she said this, Xiaoyi really kept howling loudly. Jiang Ruolan was shocked because she had never heard a child crying loudly before. She quickly patted her back, gently and carefully. Who said that we just have to pat the child''s back to stop her from crying? That was all a lie. Her cry became louder as she patted this girl''s back! Xiaoyi was crying like Jiang Ruolan was taking her life. Jiang Ruolan wanted to cry, but she had no tears. She was quite lonely and just wanted to build a good relationship with this little girl. If she ate two of her jellyfish, at most, she will return two bags to her tomorrow. There''s no need for Xiaoyi to cry like this. Jiang Ruolan held Xiaoyi as she stood by the window to look at the little goldfish. Xiaoyi barely stopped crying as she lowered her head to see the little goldfish swimming in the tank. She was curious and wanted to touch it, but Jiang Ruolan immediately took a step back so that Xiaoyi would not kill it accidentally. Jiang Ruolan tried her best to coax Xiaoyi. Suddenly, she heard a familiar voice behind her. "What''s going on?" Jiang Ruolan''s body stiffened. That voice was too familiar. It was so familiar that she thought she had misheard. Xian Zihao walked over and took the ear-splitting, crying Xiaoyi from her arms, ''Little Yi!'' Only then did Xiaoyi stop crying. Xian Zihao looked at the bandage on Jiang Ruolan''s forehead and couldn''t help but ask, "How did this happen?" When Jiang Ruolan saw that Xiaoyi curled up in his arms and stopped crying, she was stunned for a moment. Then, she subconsciously looked at Xian Zihao''s handsome face. He frowned even more, "How can the ancestral hall collapse? You are injured too. How are you going to protect our child if you like to throw yourself in danger?" Hearing the seriousness in his voice, Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and glanced at Xiaoyi, who was sticking out her tongue at her. Xian Zihao was startled, seeing how silent she was. He put Xiaoyi, who had obediently hidden in his embrace, onto the sickbed. He then turned around and wanted to check on Jiang Ruolan''s forehead when Xiaoyi behind him cried out with a face full of vinegar, "Daddy! Are you here to see Xiaoyi?" Xian Zihao''s hand, which was suspended in midair, went stiff. He didn''t turn around to look at Xiaoyi but instead looked directly into Jiang Ruolan''s eyes when the child suddenly shouted the words, ''Daddy.'' Jiang Ruolan also looked at him, her eyes full of doubt. When did Xian Zihao come back? Jiang Ruolan''s mouth moved slightly. She suddenly realized that she didn''t know how to ask. But in her heart, she wondered if Zhou Shufen had called him because Xiaoyi was so sick. Xian Zihao ignored Xiaoyi and immediately touched the wound on her head. The swelling around the bandage was gone, and her injury was no longer serious. "You still don''t want to let people tell me about your injuries?" Jiang Ruolan pulled her head back and avoided his hand. She didn''t want Xian Zihao to see the wound again. "I''m fine. It''s just a small wound and no concussion. You''re so busy with your work and I didn''t want to make you worried." Xian Zihao''s voice was filled with dissatisfaction as he looked at her. He was also angry at how careless Jiang Ruolan was, running around the ward with the child in her arms while she was pregnant. "If I hadn''t rushed back as soon as possible and waited another ten days before returning to H City, would you continue to lie and pretend that nothing had happened? Are you really not going to tell me?" "Heh heh, my skin only hurts a little. It''s like a knife wound on the finger. It''s not like I''m that tender." Jiang Ruolan chuckled. She didn''t want Xian Zihao to know that she had been unconscious for two days. Seeing Jiang Ruolan trying her best to act relaxed, Xian Zihao couldn''t bear it any longer. He gradually lowered his voice and put his arm around Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder, helping her to sit down on the bed. When Zhan An came in and saw Xian Zihao helping Jiang Ruolan sit down, she smiled and said, "Ruolan, mom didn''t tell him. Zihao had just returned from Shanghai this morning and immediately returned to Xian Residence. When he found out that you were not in there, I told him about the ancestral hall, and before I could say anything, he went straight to the hospital." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She turned to Xian Zihao, only to see him looking at her with a straight and frowning face. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hold back her tears. "Zihao, I''m fine. Don''t be too serious, you make me nervous." Without waiting for Xian Zihao to speak, Zhan An put down Nanny Cheng''s soup with a smile and said, "You two can talk first. Mom will go out and look around." As soon as Zhan An left, Jiang Ruolan cast a glance at Xian Zihao again. She saw that he was still frowning, as if he was angry at her for hiding something, and even more so angry that he did not return in time. Jiang Ruolan''s heart warmed. She held his hand gently and gave him a convincing smile. "Zihao, look, I''m still hurting. Do you have the heart to be angry with me? Give me a smile. Come on, laugh a little ~" Jiang Ruolan lifted her hand to pull at the corner of his mouth, but Xian Zihao held her hand and lightly pulled down. In the end, he still smiled, but his smile seemed to indicate that he was helpless. He stroked the area on her forehead where the gauze was. His warm fingers gently caressing the skin on her forehead. With a very soft voice, he asked, "Does it still hurt?" "It doesn''t hurt anymore. It''s just a little itchy." Jiang Ruolan blinked her eyes and tried to scratch the itchiness. Xian Zihao immediately grabbed her hand. "Don''t scratch it. Your wound is about to heal. Don''t scratch with your hands." His handsome face was filled with pain and concern, and he also seemed to blame himself. Xian Zihao gently caressed her hair. His fingers moved between her hair and stopped at the back of her head, and with a little force, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead gently. "Ruolan, this is the only time. We still have a long way to go, and no matter what happens in the future, you must tell me immediately." Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath at the familiar fragrance and finally, she felt that she was at home. Xian Zihao was her home. She lazily leaned against his chest and replied in a muffled voice, "En." Seeing that Jiang Ruolan listened to him obediently, Xian Zihao finally stopped worrying. His lips curved into a smile as he hugged her tightly. At this moment, Xiaoyi, who was sitting on the other side of the sickbed, had already puckered her lips in a grievance. She did not cry out loud but instead let out a few small sobs. Jiang Ruolan was stunned. No matter how much she didn''t want Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen to have a relationship, she could not bear to break the child''s sad dream. She quickly pushed him away. Instead of letting go, Xian Zihao tightened his grip. He knew what she was thinking. "Zihao, Xiaoyi''s about to cry." Jiang Ruolan whispered. Xian Zihao hugged her again before letting her go. He then took the soup Zhan An had just brought and put it to the side. Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan with a gentle smile and said softly, "Before I came, mom had said a few words to me. I knew you stayed in the same ward as Xiaoyi, and I was worried you would feel uncomfortable. Who knew that when I came in, I would see you wandering around with a child in your arms." "It''s not like I''ve never hugged a child before. I just don''t know how to coax her to stop crying." Jiang Ruolan stared at him. "Don''t tell me you know how to? I just saw that you only took her casually and didn''t hold her very professionally. But when I saw that Xiaoyi was pestering you like this, that meant you did a good job. I let you start your internship first, learn how to be a high-quality father." Xian Zihao chuckled and rubbed her head. "Why do I smell vinegar?" "Aiya, I''m not jealous at all. Quickly go and hug her, she''s about to cry." Jiang Ruolan blushed and pushed him away. Chapter 344 - My Husband Does Look A Bit Like The Legendary Xian Zihao Xian Zihao looked at Xiaoyi, and when she saw him looking at her, she immediately stopped crying. Xiaoyi just stared at him with wide eyes and pursed her lips sadly. "I''m going to say a few words. Lie down first and don''t move. Wait for me to come and feed you soup." Xian Zihao stood up. Before he could walk, he seemed to hope Jiang Ruolan didn''t mind too much. He then turned and said in a soft tone. Jiang Ruolan wanted to say that she was not seriously injured and could bounce, jump and drink the soup by herself. However, when she thought back to Xian Zihao''s unhappy expression, she could only smile and nod. Xian Zihao went to Xiaoyi''s bed. Xiaoyi pouted and with tears in her eyes, she said in a small, aggrieved voice, "Daddy." Actually, the feeling of Xiaoyi calling Xian Zihao''s ''daddy'' while Jiang Ruolan listening here was not very comfortable. No matter what kind of woman sat here and heard her husband being called like that, she will never feel comfortable at all. However, looking at Xiaoyi''s current situation, the hatred in her heart diminished. When Xiaoyi reached out her two arms, asking Xian Zihao to hug her, he just smiled amiably and pinched her small hand. Then he lowered his head and said a few words to her. Xian Zihao''s voice was very soft and Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hear him clearly. She could only try her best to ignore him while secretly turning her head to look at his actions and expression from time to time. No one knew what Xian Zihao said to Xiaoyi. At first, Xiaoyi''s eyes filled with tears and Xian Zihao helped wipe it off, but then she stopped crying. Xiaoyi just opened her mouth and turned to look at Jiang Ruolan in shock. Jiang Ruolan also tilted her head to look at Xiaoyi. The two patients sat on two separate beds, staring at each other. What did Xian Zihao say to her? Why did this girl look at her with a surprised expression? Look at that little mouth, it can almost swallow an egg. After a while, Xiaoyi obediently got under the blanket and laid down. She then touched Xian Zihao''s face with her little hands and happily giggled. ''Look at this child! She was five years old! At this age, she likes to be too touchy with her husband. Little pervert!'' Jiang Ruolan secretly stared at the girl''s actions until Xian Zihao said something else to her. After a long while, he glanced at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan immediately retracted her gaze and covered her vision with a newspaper. Xian Zihao stood up and came back to her bed. He picked up the newspaper in her hand. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and silently glanced at the sleeping Xiaoyi. She couldn''t help but feel jealous. This little thing''s temper was as stinky and hard as Zhou Shufen''s. Other than Xian Zihao, no one else could control her. Jiang Ruolan''s forehead began to itch again, and she subconsciously tried to scratch it. When Xian Zihao saw this, he immediately stopped her hand and pulled her dishonest hand down. He then looked at the gauze covering her forehead and asked, "When did you change the gauze?" "I just changed it at noon but this time, my wounds were itchy." When Xian Zihao heard this, he reattached the gauze and suddenly carried her by the waist. Jiang Ruolan let out a low gasp. Since there was still Xiaoyi sleeping in the ward, she didn''t dare to shout too loudly. When she saw Xian Zihao about to walk out, she quickly put her arm around his neck and whispered, "What are you doing?" "Earlier, you were running around the ward with the child in your arms. Sweat came out on your forehead, so I will send you to change the gauze again." Xian Zihao hugged her tightly, as if she were his most precious possession, and walked out. This place should not be considered a private hospital, so there were a lot of people coming and going in the corridors. The doctors, nurses, patients, and family members all looked at the two of them, and Jiang Ruolan could not contain her embarrassment. "I can walk on my own. The injury on my forehead has healed for a long time." In the end, Xian Zihao disagreed and said indifferently, "At least let me make up for not being able to be with you these past few days." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She just buried her head on his shoulder and muttered in a low voice, "Xian Zihao, I never thought you would be childish too." Who knew that Xian Zihao would be proud instead. He even used a gentle and bewitching voice to threaten her, "I''ve only been away for half a month and you''ve already smashed your head. You''ll only be able to make people feel at ease if you stay by my side all day." "Ah? Doesn''t that mean I will not have freedom?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him. Xian Zihao glanced at her and calmly continued threatening her. "Do you want to be free or die?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth curved as she suddenly hugged his neck tightly. She slowly whispered into his ear, "I want you ~" After that, she maliciously stuck out her tongue and lightly licked a sensitive spot under his ear. Jiang Ruolan successfully made a certain CEO''s body tremble, then retracted her head. She turned her face away and smiled as she greeted the doctors and nurses that were coming and going. "Hur hur, I''m going to change my gauze." "Yes, this is my husband ~" "Mhmm, my husband does look a bit like the legendary Xian Zihao." Along the way, Jiang Ruolan deliberately ignored the rigid body and dark eyes of someone she had provoked. She was very energetic as she greeted everyone. When Jiang Ruolan was sent to a certain department, the doctor saw that sweat had come out of her forehead, so he immediately told the nurse to come and change the gauze for her. The nurse came up with the medicine and quickly sterilized her wound with alcohol and cotton. As soon as the alcohol-filled cotton ball touched the wound, Jiang Ruolan let out a "hiss," and a painful expression appeared on her face. The 30-year-old nurse, who had been changing her gauze for a few days, looked at Jiang Ruolan''s painful face with confusion. She then mumbled with a strange look on her face, "Strange. Miss Jiang, a few days ago, when I was changing the gauze for you, every time I disinfected your wound, I would ask you if it hurt. When it hurts the most, you would only grind your teeth and say it didn''t." The nurse''s face was full of confusion, but when Jiang Ruolan heard this, her face instantly flushed red. She then glanced darkly at Xian Zihao, who was beside her. When she saw a meaningful smile on his face as he looked at her, she immediately rolled her eyes. She tried to be brave a few days ago, but now that her husband was here, she wanted to act coquettishly, alright? Can they just let her do whatever she wanted? Why these people would make her lose her face. When they returned to the ward, Xian Zihao was still holding back his laughter. Jiang Ruolan''s face was full of color. As soon as her butt touched the bed, she sat down and said while clenching her teeth, "If you want to laugh, just laugh. There''s no need to hold back!" Xian Zihao''s beautiful eyebrows rose slightly. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was really fine, he smiled and poured the soup from the thermos cup into a small bowl. He then scooped up a spoon but did not immediately give it to her. First, he blew it, tasted it, and then fed her, "It looks like this soup was just made by Nanny Cheng. It''s still hot. Eat slowly." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to drink the soup. Seeing that she had an appetite to eat, Xian Zihao continued to feed her spoon after spoon. Seeing his serious look, Jiang Ruolan could not help but feel a surge of warmth in her heart. Xian Zihao kept blowing the soup as he was really afraid of her being scalded. Jiang Ruolan only felt that she was happier and more at ease with Xian Zihao by her side than at any other time. In the last twenty years, she remembered that she had suffered many serious illnesses and minor ailments, but no one had ever treated her with such meticulous care. Even Zhan An had to wait until the soup temperature was moderate before she gave it to her, while Xian Zihao feared that she would starve, he continued to feed her spoon by spoon with patience and precision. "Drink it slowly. It''s still a little hot." Xian Zihao took a clean, detox handkerchief from the bedside table. When Jiang Ruolan smiled, a drop of soup flowed out of the corner of her mouth. He gently wiped the drops of soup on her mouth. Jiang Ruolan''s heart was filled with sweetness. She let him wipe her mouth and blinked as she faced her husband. Chapter 345 - Only A Fool Would Not Appreciate A Man Like You Xian Zihao''s mouth twitched. He continued to scoop another spoon and put it on his lips to test the temperature. He then fed her, "What are you thinking? Smiling and laughing like a crazy woman." "I am happy to have a good husband." Jiang Ruolan didn''t hide her words while tilting her head and smiling. As she drank the soup, she subtly bit her lip, "This is rib soup, hmm ... This is the tastiest thing I''ve ever tasted in my life!" Xian Zihao chuckled, "Drink your soup. There''s no need for you to sweet-talk, I''m not going to run away. " Jiang Ruolan poured the soup into the bowl again, then took the spoon in Xian Zihao''s hand and followed his example. She blew the soup and delivered it to his mouth, "You just got off the plane this morning and drove to Xian Residence for 2 hours. Then you drove back to the hospital without stopping. I can''t drink so much, so you at least drink a little." Seeing her serious face, Xian Zihao could only sigh helplessly and take over. "I''ll do it myself." It was obvious that he had not eaten anything all day. Only after seeing that Jiang Ruolan had eaten her fill did he feel at ease. Xian Zihao took the bowl of soup from Jiang Ruolan''s hand. He used the spoon that she had just used to eat the soup without care. Even holding a spoon and a small bowl, Xian Zihao still looked graceful and dignified. Seeing him like this, it finally made Jiang Ruolan feel eased. A sense of security was extremely important to women, but only Xian Zihao could give her such a sense of security. Jiang Ruolan sat on the bed with one hand resting on her knee while the other supporting her chin. She stared blankly at the man in front of her and smiled a little. "Zihao, only a fool would not appreciate a man like you. At least for now, I will do everything I can to protect our marriage. No matter who wants to intervene, no matter how strong they are, I am not afraid of them." Xian Zihao was startled. He seemed to know what Xian Guiying had said to her. He asked halfway, "Did Guiying tell you?" Jiang Ruolan was just sighing because she really couldn''t hide anything from him. Rather, it was Xian Zihao who was more attentive towards her. Jiang Ruolan did not answer but continued to hold her chin with one hand, looking at him with a smile. In this marriage, she always seemed to be on the passive side. Because she was unsure and there were many things she didn''t know the truth of, so she never took the initiative, but now, she already knew about it, she should not be on the passive side anymore. Seeing that she was smiling so much, Xian Zihao continued to drink the soup calmly. "Before, you used to laugh at Xiong Ruogang. I think now you are more suitable for these words." Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched as she grabbed the bowl in his hand. "This soup is mine, I won''t let you drink it anymore!" It was rare for Xian Zihao to see such a shy little woman throwing a tantrum like that. He couldn''t help but laugh as he looked at her. At this moment, the door to the ward was pushed open and Zhou Shufen walked in. As if she did not expect Xian Zihao to be here, the moment she entered, her eyes swept across the figure opposite Jiang Ruolan''s bed, then she turned around to look at the tall and straight figure of Xian Zihao. Her eyes seemed to be filled with surprise. While Jiang Ruolan was eating soup with the bowl she had taken earlier, Xian Zihao was patiently and gently wiped her mouth with a disinfectant handkerchief. They both were immersed in their own world. Hearing the sound coming from the ward door, Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao subconsciously looked towards the door and saw Zhou Shufen. Jiang Ruolan had no expression on her face; she just smiled at her naturally, but in her heart, she still minded Zhou Shufen''s presence. Xian Zihao''s expression did not change, and his eyes were as clear as a spring. As Zhou Shufen stood stiffly at the door, staring straight at them, he only looked at her first, then looked back at Jiang Ruolan, continued wiping her mouth. Zhou Shufen''s eyes were stung by the scene just now. Her gaze remained fixed on the two of them for a long time before she finally snapped out of her daze due to Xian Zihao''s extremely cold and shallow smile. Zhou Shufen stiffly shifted her gaze away and said with a cold and slightly trembling voice, "You''re here." Such unreconciled words. Such estrangement and intimacy. There was no need to ask or say anything. It was just three words ''you''re here''. Initially, Jiang Ruolan was still wondering if this would be too awkward. However, Xian Zihao''s calm response made her realize that she was overthinking it. Zhou Shufen''s sentence had a deeper meaning. What kind of person was Zhou Shufen? Even if she was in a difficult situation, she would definitely think of a way to escape. After the divorce, her daughter''s life will end, but at the same time, she made a plan for her future. Zhou Shufen, one of the most influential people in the United States'' financial markets, had experienced various types of storms. She wasn''t Cui Liuxian. She didn''t know how to cry or grind her teeth in a conspiracy. Even if Zhou Shufen was a little bit proud, a little bit inferior to Xian Zihao in terms of EQ, and had failed a little in terms of relationships, there were actually too many bright spots on her body. Her confidence, her decisiveness, her abilities were all things that Jiang Ruolan could see. It was precisely because of this that Zhou Shufen was even more unwilling to let go of Xian Zihao. How could a princess, who had once been held in the palm of this man''s hand, a woman who could be indulged no matter how willful she was, accept the scene in front of her? Not to mention that the man already had a wife and children, and he was also so happy... So incredibly happy. "Zihao had just returned from Shanghai this morning and without a break, he came to visit me. Oh yes, Miss Zhou, my mother-in-law had just sent me rib soup. Do you want it?" Jiang Ruolan generously took the thermos on the table and handed it over. Zhou Shufen''s bright eyes flashed slightly as she glanced at the thermos in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. She smiled and said, "No, I like vegetarian food. Miss Jiang should keep these for herself." Jiang Ruolan''s hand froze. When she looked at Zhou Shufen''s cold and arrogant smile, her lips slightly curling. Like vegetarian food? Like Xian Zihao, she was fond of vegetarianism? Who was she talking to? Jiang Ruolan, however, didn''t mind. She put down the thermos and said, "Ah, what a pity. There are so many. Zihao and I won''t be able to finish it." Zhou Shufen immediately looked at Xian Zihao hesitantly, as if she did not believe that someone who had been accustomed to eating vegetarian food for years would make an exception and drink this kind of greasy soup. "Zihao, help me finish it. There is a little more. If there is too much left, mom will say that I ate too little. I am sure she will nag at me non-stop." This time, Jiang Ruolan did not try acting coquettishly and immediately moved the thermos to Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes sparkled brilliantly, making Xian Zihao unable to understand what she was thinking. He smiled. Although he felt helpless and did not understand the women''s hidden thoughts, he still gave his wife a face and took a few more bites. Zhou Shufen looked at this scene and then looked at Xian Zihao, who was unaffected by her own existence. Her pink lips couldn''t help but twitch, and the cold arrogance in her eyes was gradually covered by a hint of pain. She secretly clenched her fists, then suddenly turned around and walked over to Xiaoyi''s bed. Suddenly, Xian Zihao''s phone rang. To avoid this noise disturbing the sleeping Xiaoyi, he hung up his phone first. Then, he got up and said, "I''m going to make a phone call." When he hung up the phone and since Jiang Ruolan was so close to him, she immediately saw that the caller was Assistant Bai. So she pointed to the phone and asked, "Is there anything important happening in Xian Group? You have just returned from a business trip, so there must be a lot of things to be resolved. Why don''t you go back to work first and complete your job? There''s no need for you to stay with me. I''m fine." However, before he left the ward, Xian Zihao gave her a look that told her not to think too much about it. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything else, just watched him walk out. After a while, Zhou Shufen, who had been quietly reading a magazine beside Xiaoyi''s bed, also stood up and turned to leave the room. Jiang Ruolan glanced at her and sighed inwardly. Was she trying to find an opportunity to talk to Xian Zihao? As soon as Zhou Shufen opened the door, a bunch of yellow tulips appeared in front of the door, forcing her to stop in her tracks. Zhou Shufen frowned as she looked at the large bouquet of yellow tulips. The bouquet was too big and was blocking the door. "Whose flowers are these for?" The guy who was delivering the flowers said respectfully, "Mr. Qin heard that Miss Jiang was hospitalized with a head injury. He asked us to bring 199 tulips to her. Are you Miss Jiang?" Upon hearing that it was from Qin Gengxin, Zhou Shufen was startled. She shot a meaningful glance at Jiang Ruolan, who was still in a daze. With a cold smile, she said, "I am not Miss Jiang. Miss Jiang is that person." "Oh sorry." The delivery guy nodded. He then entered with a flower in his arms. He handed it to Jiang Ruolan and said, "Miss Jiang, these are the flowers that Mr. Qin gave you. It is not easy for him to visit you right now, but he hopes you can accept his good intentions." On the other side, Zhou Shufen seemed to be in a good mood and didn''t go out. She looked at Jiang Ruolan''s unperturbed expression as she (Jiang Ruolan) accepted the flowers. Zhou Shufen raised her eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Is Miss Jiang''s luck with men very good?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at Zhou Shufen and smiled, "Miss Zhou is so outstanding and beautiful, so you must have received quite a few flowers over the years, right? I am just a small witch meeting a great witch, how would I dare to compete with you!" Chapter 346 - Miss Zhou Really Cares About You As Jiang Ruolan said that, she took the flower and signed her name. Once the delivery guy left, she didn''t even look at Zhou Shufen, but took the card from the flowers and opened it. ''With all these trivial matters at hand, I was unable to visit you in time. I hope you will take care of your body and treat yourself well.'' The signature was Qin Gengxin''s. His calligraphy was written boldly and strongly, just like Xian Zihao''s calligraphy. Qin Gengxin rarely appeared in front of her recently because of Xian Guiying, but looking at these 199 tulips .. Yellow tulip means treasure. Jiang Ruolan held the fragrant card in her hand and lifted her lips slightly. Not long after, Xian Zihao came back. The moment the ward door was opened, Zhou Shufen immediately looked at him. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, didn''t spare her a glance. He smiled brightly at Jiang Ruolan when their gaze met and walked over to her side. When he saw the bouquet flower, he asked, "Who sent the flowers?" "Qin Gengxin." Jiang Ruolan did not bother to hide his identity and immediately handed the card in her hand to him with a smile. Xian Zihao took the card and glanced at it. He seemed to have thought of Qin Gengxin''s so-called trouble. He only looked at it for a moment and then put the card to the side. "He is very considerate, knowing that the grandfather is very old-fashioned, and also because it''s inconvenient for him to come and see you right now. He doesn''t want to bring you any trouble." "I know." Jiang Ruolan''s lips curved into a smile as she watched Xian Zihao casually place the bouquet on the bedside table. "Zihao, you were in Shanghai a while ago. Aren''t you busy?" Zhou Shufen suddenly asked. Xian Zihao paused before glancing at Zhou Shufen. Then he smiled politely. "It''s all a matter of business. I''m not too busy." Hearing his polite words, Zhou Shufen was silent for a moment before she stared at his face, seemingly wanting to find a crack in his expression. Zhou Shufen''s restraint was not due to politeness towards Jiang Ruolan. After what had happened at the wedding, the relationship between both of them could be considered as having broken off. The peace was only on the surface. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything, of course, because at the same time Xian Zihao replied to Zhou Shufen''s question, he held her hand on the edge of the blanket. He gradually tightened his grip. He was reassuring her, letting her know his choice. He didn''t do this on purpose, but Zhou Shufen was the one who was very concerned with his every action. Jiang Ruolan naturally saw it, but she didn''t seem to have a bad mood, and instead showed a beautiful smile. "It''s rare for me to be able to return home. I originally wanted to go to Shanghai for a walk, but Xiaoyi''s body is no longer suitable for traveling. What a pity." Xian Zihao chuckled. "Miss Zhou, who used to see American cities, will actually be attracted to Shanghai? I should feel deeply honored for my compatriots." Zhou Shufen stiffened when she heard his half-polite words. She was about to say something else. At this moment, someone knocked on the door, and Assistant Bai walked in. Assistant Bai first gave Jiang Ruolan a caring and respectful nod, then she politely nodded to Zhou Shufen. After that, Assistant Bai walked over to Xian Zihao''s side, stood next to him, and whispered something to him. They were talking about some official business. Xian Zihao raised his hand and pointed towards the door while casually asking, "Where''s your assistant?" Assistant Bai then whispered a few more sentences. Xian Zihao then said, "Go and bring it in." Afterward, Assistant Bai walked out. Not long later, she brought in some documents that were sealed and handed them to Xian Zihao. "Miss Jiang, I came to hand over some urgent documents to President Xian. I was in a hurry and didn''t even have time to buy fruit. Please don''t take it to the heart. I will redeem it the next time I come." Jiang Ruolan glared at her and joked, "Then you have to buy the most expensive one. I''m the pickiest one!" Knowing Jiang Ruolan''s personality, Assistant Bai smiled, "Sure, sure. Since Miss Jiang asked, how can I, her subordinates, dare to disobey? I will bring the best fruit when I come tomorrow." "Smooth talker." Jiang Ruolan teased her. When Assistant Bai left, Xian Zihao placed the documents on the sofa not far from her bed. As this was a VIP ward, although there were two beds in this ward, there was still a sofa table and a small washroom. Seeing that Xian Zihao had matters to attend, Zhou Shufen, who was originally there, did not say anything else. When she turned around and returned to Xiaoyi''s bed, her expression became thoughtful. Xian Zihao took good care of Jiang Ruolan until she fell asleep. It wasn''t even night yet. Jiang Ruolan only slept for an hour before waking up. When she opened her eyes, she saw Xian Zihao was busy checking the documents. "Zihao, you really don''t have to accompany me. Don''t postpone your job because of this." Xian Zihao lifted his eyes. "You''re awake?" Jiang Ruolan sat up and was about to take a glass of water for him when she heard footsteps across the bed. She looked up and saw Zhou Shufen pour hot water into a paper cup and place the cup on the table next to Xian Zihao. "After returning from a business trip, you don''t stop to rest even for a moment, right? Drink this water first, and be careful with the heat." Zhou Shufen''s tone was not aggressive and even filled with heartache and understanding as she spoke softly. This finally made Xian Zihao turn his head to look at her. Zhou Shufen smiled brightly but a little dully. "Zihao, don''t let yourself get too tired. Your health is very important." Xian Zihao looked at Zhou Shufen. In the end, a layer of indifference appeared in his black eyes. "Thank you." Seeing his tired expression, Zhou Shufen did not feel disappointed with his calm and polite tone. She just smiled and left the ward. Since the operation, Xiaoyi was very energetic and would sleep for a long time. When Jiang Ruolan saw Zhou Shufen left the ward, she didn''t know what she (Zhou Shufen) was going to do. Jiang Ruolan hugged her blanket and looked at Xian Zihao with a smile. After being stared at for a long time, Xian Zihao finally shifted his gaze away from the document in his hand and glanced at her. "What are you laughing at?" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrow and sighed deliberately. "Miss Zhou really cares about you." Xian Zihao glanced at her indifferently. After a while, he shook his head and said with a chuckle, "So bitter." Jiang Ruolan said with a frown, "What I said was the truth." Xian Zihao put down the document and walked over to sit on the edge of her bed. He placed his hand on her shoulder, then pulled her into his arms, "When I first married you, why didn''t I notice that you are actually a jar of vinegar. Do you really think I can''t see your weird smile?" Jiang Ruolan took advantage of the situation to hug his waist. She placed her chin on his shoulder and widened her eyes to see the side of his handsome face that was only a few inches from her. "What are you talking about? I was possessed by our baby. Our baby said ..." Jiang Ruolan pinched her throat and imitated the child''s tone. "Daddy is a treasure, hard to find if he is lost." Xian Zihao smiled lightly and hugged her shoulders. He then said seriously, "The relationship between her and me is already a thing of the past. Now, to me, the most important thing is you and our child." His hands gently covered her stomach, which was getting bigger, and his eyes were filled with determination and tenderness. Jiang Ruolan hugged him back, but her lips moved. She wanted to ask something, but she was also considering whether she should ask. This matter has become a big knot in her heart. As if noticing her doubts, Xian Zihao raised her chin and asked with a smile, "What do you want to ask?" She really couldn''t hide anything from him. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth moved again, but she hesitated for a moment. She looked towards the ward door in the blink of an eye. Seeing that no one was entering, she calmly asked, "At Greenville Residence, a small room under the stairs that I had never opened before ..." Her voice was slow, and she watched Xian Zihao''s expression. Seeing the faint movement between his eyebrows, Jiang Ruolan immediately felt calm. However, since she asked, she could only end the question and continue, "Is it related to Zhou Shufen?" However, just as she asked the latter half of the question, his slightly moving brows relaxed again. He couldn''t help but smile. "You wanted to ask these questions a long time ago, didn''t you?" Chapter 347 - You Should Know Her Well Seeing his funny expression, Jiang Ruolan thought to herself that if Xian Zihao didn''t tell her, she would definitely feel bad about it. But looking at his expression, it seemed that the room had nothing to do with Zhou Shufen at all. "It has nothing to do with her." At the same time, Xian Zihao also calmly answered her doubts. Jiang Ruolan began to despise herself. A woman''s heart is sometimes really small, but once she cares so much about things, she will 100% put her heart on it. Jiang Ruolan just leaned into Xian Zihao''s embrace, trying to divert the conversation with Zhou Shufen, and asked directly. "Then why is the room locked? I rarely see you come in, and on the first day of the wedding, you say that I can do whatever I want in Greenville Residence, but I can''t touch that small room." Although she was curious, she did not keep asking. Seeing that Xian Zihao did not say anything, she just let him hug her, not wanting to investigate his secret. Everyone had their own space, so maybe she shouldn''t have asked this question from the beginning. However, Xian Zihao''s silence made her feel as if something was up. She subconsciously tightened the fabric of his shirt around his waist. After a moment of silence, he said in a slightly deep voice, "There is some important information." With that, he stopped talking, and Jiang Ruolan didn''t ask any further questions, but just hugged him tightly. After that, a nurse came in to give her an injection. That was to cure the inflammation, and then Old Man Xian suddenly came in. As soon as he entered the ward, he immediately walked towards the bed. "Spoiled girl, do you feel better? I''ve been looking back at the matter of the overseer for the past two days. I heard from Zhan An that you''re better now, so I found some time to come and see you again. Does your head still hurt?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the Old Man''s smiling face, then she said, "Grandpa, I''m fine now. Don''t worry, I''m a young woman. It''s okay to knock my head off once in a while." "You spoiled girl, the things in your stomach are the treasures of our Xian Family, you can''t talk like that. At that time, you did scare me to death. Seeing you in a coma, my heart is very uncomfortable." Old Man Xian shook his head, still a bit scared. Jiang Ruolan smiled calmly. A suspicion arose in her heart because of what the Old Man had just said. The collapse of the Xian Family''s ancestral hall was a strange occurrence. It seemed that the Old Man never planned to investigate it. As soon as Xian Zihao had just returned, he had planned to rebuild the ancestral hall, as if hiding something. Did Old Man Xian know something about it? At that time, she and the Old Man were both present at the scene. Although the Old Man was rescued later, the situation was so urgent and coincidental. Old Man Xian was a shrewd person, yet he didn''t say anything suspicious afterward. Now, he wanted to rebuild the ancestral hall before Xian Zihao went to inspect it? Although Jiang Ruolan really didn''t want things to turn out as she had guessed, she still kept this matter in her heart and didn''t want to reveal it to the public. But seeing Old Man Xian''s attitude, she thought in her heart, it was impossible for Old Man to know the mastermind behind this. The Old Man just wanted to have his family around him and have a good time, right? She subconsciously lifted her gaze to Xian Zihao, only to see him looking at the Old Man. Old Man Xian avoided Xian Zihao''s gaze and only cared about Jiang Ruolan''s condition. He did not mention anything else about the ancestral hall. Although Xian Zihao had rushed to the hospital to find Jiang Ruolan as soon as he returned, he was still concerned with that matter. And now, seeing and hearing the Old Man planning to destroy all the evidence at the scene, he will definitely go to check it out. Xian Zihao just calmly looked at Old Man Xian. After the Old Man saw that Jiang Ruolan was fine, he said that he had an appointment with an old friend. He will return to Xian Residence tomorrow and stay with an old friend tonight. When the Old Man left, Xian Zihao went out to send him off. "Zihao, are you going to stay with me in the hospital tonight? There are no extra beds here, go back to Greenville Residence and have a good night''s sleep, alright? Don''t worry about me." Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what they were saying, but when Xian Zihao entered the ward again, she spoke without warning. Xian Zihao slowly closed the door. "It''s okay. There''s a sofa here." "The sofa is only for one person, there''s no way to lie down." Jiang Ruolan wanted him to go back and rest, but he clearly had no intention of leaving. In these past few days, due to her trying to be brave, she didn''t want to trouble the Xian Family to take care of her, so she kept urging everyone to return. Thus, it was unavoidable for her to be lonely here every night, but she didn''t want anyone else to know about it. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, was able to see through her disguise. It was as if, even if the whole world believed in her tenacity, only he understood the fragility that lurked inside her. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but laugh proudly at that. After a while, Zhou Shufen returned with some food and some soup in her hand. "Zihao, you can''t eat too much meat, have you forgotten? I have bought some vegetables and soup, please eat it." Of course, Zhou Shufen also passed Jiang Ruolan a box of food with meat. Next to her box, there were still two small boxes of vegetarian foods. This was the "family of three" vegetarian meal. Only she, Jiang Ruolan, was capable of eating meat? Huh. Jiang Ruolan received it with a beaming smile and thanked her. Zhou Shufen was polite this time and even though Jiang Ruolan understood that she had other motives, but who cares? Food was food. Only a fool would not accept a ''free'' food. Xian Zihao merely smiled, "Thank you for your concern, Miss Zhou. My three meals have been stable in recent months, and my stomach has recovered a lot. There''s no need to be picky about this. I''m not hungry, just eat by yourself." Although Xian Zihao''s food was delicious, he could only cook some of it when he wasn''t too busy. Normally, when he came home from work, Jiang Ruolan would set the table for him, and unless he were on a business trip or working overtime, she would always ensure that he ate on time. She also paid attention to his stomach''s nutrition regulation, intentionally avoiding irritating food, which made his stomach feel a lot better. It went without saying that Zhou Shufen understood the meaning behind his words. She looked at him blankly, as if she didn''t want to believe that he would be so cruel to her. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and ate the meat. It tasted pretty good, and also very clean. With Zhou Shufen''s personality, this box of rice may not be made by some small restaurant. At this moment, Xiaoyi woke up. She rubbed her eyes and mumbled, "Mommy~" Zhou Shufen regained her senses and looked at Xian Zihao with a gaze full of bitterness. Seeing his calm expression, she let out a painful smile, "Xian Zihao, why? You should know her well before--" Xian Zihao glanced at her indifferently at the same time. His eyes were unperturbed but unreadable. His black eyes were as deep as the ocean. Although he looked calm, there was a hint of coldness within his eyes. Zhou Shufen suddenly stopped talking. Hearing Xiaoyi''s call, she placed the box of food beside him and said, "Eat when you''re hungry. Otherwise, it''ll be a waste." With that, she turned around and returned to Xiaoyi''s bed. During that time, Xian Zihao had been in rather awkward silence. Jiang Ruolan was eating the food that Zhou Shufen had bought, but her hearing was still quite good. When she heard Zhou Shufen''s words and saw Xian Zihao''s indifferent look just now, she did not think too much and only sneered in her heart. Chapter 348 - You Really Overestimate My Self-control At night, Zhou Shufen slept with Xiaoyi in her arms. The hospital beds were not large but a single bed. Since Xiaoyi was very small, then the bed became big, Xian Zihao was already looking so exhausted, even at this time, he was still flipping the document. Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment, then called out his name. "Zihao." Hearing her voice, Xian Zihao immediately looked up. He thought she felt uncomfortable, so he put down the document and walked to her bed. He bent down and asked softly: "What''s wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jiang Ruolan stretched out her hand from under the blanket and grabbed his wrist. She said with a pained expression, "This bed isn''t that small. You should lie down too." Upon hearing this, the corner of Xian Zihao''s lips curved slightly. He gave her a soft smile. "I''m fine. Go back to sleep." Jiang Ruolan frowned and held his hand tightly. "If you don''t lie down, I won''t be able to sleep." She then moved to the side, "Look, this bed can accommodate two people. Even if you sleep with me, it will not be crowded at all. You can''t sleep and rest well on that couch." Seeing that Xian Zihao was finally about to waver, Jiang Ruolan pulled on his arm and said coquettishly, "Hubby, lie down. Let''s sleep together, ok?" Xian Zihao didn''t know whether to laugh or to cry. Did this woman really not know how enticing those words were to him?! He had only returned after traveling for such a long time. If they were to sleep together like this, he was probably the only one who wouldn''t be able to fall asleep. At all. "You sleep. I''ll sit next to your bed, hmm?" Xian Zihao smiled and decided to pull the chair to the side and sit next to her. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, was determined not to let him continue to sit like this. She pulled his wrists with both hands and tugged on the sleeves of his shirt. "Zihao ~" Xian Zihao had a funny look in his eyes. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan began to act like a spoiled child, he finally sighed and held her hand, "This bed is too small. You will not feel comfortable after being squeezed together." "If you don''t lie down, I won''t be able to sleep." Jiang Ruolan said firmly. Finally, Xian Zihao could only sigh helplessly as he took off his suit jacket and put it on the chair. Jiang Ruolan smiled and moved away a little. She took the initiative to lift the blanket and wait for him to come. Xian Zihao undid two buttons on his collar and looked at her again. The moment he laid down, Jiang Ruolan carefully covered the two of them with the blanket. Xian Zihao lifted her to his chest and hugged her. He then gently kissed her forehead and said in a seductive tone, "Be good and go to sleep." Jiang Ruolan felt a warm feeling in her heart. She rested her head on his shoulder, looked out the window, at the moonlight and at the man sleeping next to her. He was snuggling close to her. Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered that they had been married for almost ten months. Xian Zihao, who had been estranged from noble people for a while, had given her such a warm and blissful marriage. This man was not the exalted President Xian whom everyone respected, but an ordinary and simple husband. Her husband. When Jiang Ruolan looked up at him, she didn''t notice that her breath was always on his neck. Xian Zihao''s originally relaxed body suddenly stiffened. He tightened his grip on her waist. Jiang Ruolan was startled and whispered, "What''s wrong?" Xian Zihao lowered his head to look at the woman in his arms, who had an innocent expression. He lowered his head and kissed her lips. "Nothing. Hurry up and go to sleep. Don''t keep staring at me." Jiang Ruolan had missed him a lot during the time he was away on a business trip, and now when she was in his embrace, she was even more reluctant to sleep. Jiang Ruolan brought her face close to his neck, greedily breathing in the familiar and pleasant smell on his body. Xian Zihao was lying down leisurely, quietly hugging her, but the woman in his embrace was like a seductive kitten. She didn''t even notice what she had done to him. Not long later, the little kitten opened her mouth again, "Zihao, you don''t wear perfume but why do you smell so nice?" His eyes were like water. In the darkness of the ward, the moonlight made the light in his eyes so obvious. His handsome brows slightly raised as he whispered, "Am I?" Jiang Ruolan nodded. "Really. Sometimes, when you are behind me, I don''t need to hear your footsteps or voice. I can immediately feel your aura." Xian Zihao was in a good mood because of her words. His lips curved up slightly as his slender fingers gently caressed her hair. At this moment, Zhou Shufen, who was laying on the other bed, moved slightly in her sleep. Jiang Ruolan stopped for a moment and looked up abruptly. She looked at the bed opposite her. Zhou Shufen didn''t seem to be awake. She only turned around slightly in her sleep. Xian Zihao hugged Jiang Ruolan''s shoulders and pulled the blanket until his chest. He then patted her shoulder gently with his hand, coaxing her to sleep. Jiang Ruolan pressed her body tightly against his, and their bodies pressed together. Before she even noticed that Xian Zihao was a little tense because of her actions, she felt an itch beneath her feet. Jiang Ruolan subconsciously twisted her legs and rubbed them against the blanket. Suddenly, she heard the breathing above her head become unstable and it was getting heavier and heavier. Jiang Ruolan looked up, making Xian Zihao tightened his grip on her. His warm eyes had already turned dark, and when their eyes met, her lips immediately went dry. Without waiting for her to react, Xian Zihao''s lips suddenly pressed against hers. His nimble tongue took the opportunity to prick open her mouth and rush straight in. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but let out a low moan. Xian Zihao quickly warned her. "Keep quiet." Jiang Ruolan still remembered where she was, so she did not dare to make too much noise. However, her longing for the past few days had also made her completely lose all will to resist. Because of her passionate response, Xian Zihao''s body felt even hotter. Their lips and tongue intertwined and their kiss became more and more urgent. Xian Zihao pulled the blanket over their head and continued kissing her. Jiang Ruolan''s sight was covered by the darkness. His lips moved from her forehead to her eyes, her nose until they covered her lips again. When the only oxygen in her lungs was almost completely absorbed by him, she faintly struggled, but at the same time, Xian Zihao firmly pressed her down on the bed and stopped her from moving. Xian Zihao swiftly inserted his hand into her silky soft hair to hold her face and carefully pushed the blanket away a little. He sucked every inch of her soft lips and nibbled it. He wrapped his long arms around Jiang Ruolan''s waist and pulled her closer to his embrace. She was pressed into the bed by him, and a faint moan was heard, again. His lips moved slowly to her ear and sucked it. It was extremely warm. Jiang Ruolan suddenly started to panic a little. Her mind told her that the two of them could no longer continue this, but in her heart, there was another voice pushing her rationality down. She could only subconsciously hold tightly onto his clothes, closing her eyes from time to time and opening them only to see darkness. Jiang Ruolan faintly felt Xian Zihao''s gentle and burning gaze on her. His lips were once again pressed against her. The darkness was like an endless abyss, and her heart, which was bound by reason, jumped out with too much longing and emotion. Jiang Ruolan could no longer endure his teasing. She tugged at his shirt''s collar and her fingers slowly tracing his slightly open chest. Her hand also seemed to have its own will as it continued to move downwards without stopping for a moment. "Ruolan." Xian Zihao suddenly grabbed her hand and turned his body to his side. He lifted her in his arms again, no longer pressing her onto the bed. He gently embraced her. As he steadied his breathing, Xian Zihao whispered into her ear with his abnormally hoarse voice, "You sleep on your own. Be obedient or else I won''t be able to hold back. This is, after all, a hospital, and not a private room." There was a hint of suppressed pain in his voice. His grip on her waist showed just how much willpower he was currently enduring. Jiang Ruolan had also sobered up by his words. However, just as Xian Zihao was about to get out of the bed, she pulled him back and whispered, "Don''t! Zihao, lie down. I''m not moving. I promise I won''t!" Xian Zihao glanced at her and saw that she really didn''t want him to sit on the couch all night. He smiled helplessly and lay back down. Xian Zihao held her in his arms and sighed. "You really overestimate my self-control." The blush on Jiang Ruolan''s face gradually faded as her mind returned to her rational self. She obediently stayed in his embrace without moving. She smiled but didn''t say anything. She merely rubbed her head against his shoulder like a kitten. Gradually, she fell asleep in his embrace. When Xian Zihao saw that Jiang Ruolan had fallen asleep, he sighed lightly and gently straightened his shirt''s collar. In the other sickbed, the figure that had been sleeping with Xiaoyi did not move at all the whole night. Chapter 349 - The Mystery Behind The Collapse Of The Ancestral Hall I Two days later, the stitches on Jiang Ruolan''s head opened at 10 am. Around 2 pm, Xiaoyi was sitting on the bed across the room, staring at her with wide eyes. Ever since she spoke to Xian Zihao, her eyes hadn''t stopped staring at her (Jiang Ruolan). Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what Xian Zihao had said to Xiaoyi that day. She wanted to ask him, but she always forgot. What did he say to this little girl? Why was she always staring at her and without hostility too? As she was thinking, Xiong Ruogang suddenly pushed open the ward door and in her hand, was a plastic of donkey meat she had bought at a nearby restaurant. "Eh? Sis Jiang, why is President Xian not here today?" Xiong Ruogang asked while looking at Jiang Ruolan''s medical report. "When I came here yesterday, I saw him here with you." "After he accompanied me to open the stitches, he had to go to Xian Group because of an urgent meeting. In addition, he also has some things to do at Xian Residence. He will be back tonight." Jiang Ruolan said softly. Xiong Ruogang nodded. Suddenly, she thought of something. She took out a tablet from her bag, searched the hospital network, and then handed it over. "Look, Sis Jiang, this is news about the Construction Bureau and Ling Group. Ling Group seems to have been the target. Oh yes, isn''t Han Xuegang long engaged to Ling Fei''er? Until now, they are still unmarried. I heard that some days ago, the Ling Family forced the marriage, and Han Xuegang made excuses to postpone the marriage. Currently, the Ling Family and Han Xuegang are in a stalemate. In my opinion, that heartless person will soon dimoted from his position." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She picked up the tablet and looked at Xiong Ruogang''s newly opened website. Slowly, she looked through it. "Logically speaking, the Ling Family should not be at loggerheads with Han Xuegang at this time. Since the official eyes were on the Ling Family, even if they have a private conflict, the matter will not spread outside. The Ling Family will maintain a peaceful state on the surface. Ruogang, who did you hear this news from?" Jiang Ruolan looked at it for a while and felt that something was wrong. She could not refrain herself from asking. Xiong Ruogang thought for a moment, "Yesterday afternoon, there''s an urgent meeting in the Department of Commerce. Editor Huang said this and surprisingly, this time, he did not let me take over this task. He gave it to Little Lin. He asked her to write this news and published it this morning." Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrow, "Editor Huang again?" It seemed that the Ling Family had not only joined hands with the Construction Bureau, but they also had interfered with the Fengyu Media when Qin Gengxin was not in there. News of the misunderstanding between the Ling Family and Han Xuegang spread so easily that even Jiang Ruolan could see the problem. Before this, they tried to use Jiang Ruolan as bait to lure Xian Zihao. But this method If the Ling Family was trying to lure them out, how could a scheming person like Director Ling use such a deceptive method that a brain-dead person could easily analyze? Or did Director Ling use this method to conceal something else? "Sis Jiang, take a look at this." Xiong Ruogang smiled as she gestured to her tablet. "Before I came, I asked Little Lin for a copy, and she sent it directly to my mailbox. Look at the script. This is a ready-made script. I don''t know who wrote it. Editor Huang rarely comes to the business department and the last time he came was to ask me to do an interview on that Construction Bureau''s new project. I don''t know why but I suddenly had feelings that he also had something to do with this matter." Jiang Ruolan was instantly amused. "Little girl, you''re becoming more and more shrewd." "Originally, I wanted to let President Xian see this. Perhaps it would be helpful to him, but since he''s not here, I''ll give it to you. You can tell him when he returns." Xiong Ruogang said. Jiang Ruolan nodded while looking seriously at the script in Xiong Ruogang''s mailbox. The more she looked, the more she felt there was something wrong here. "Han Xuegang is being suspended now?" she asked. "I also think there is something wrong. Last night, on my way home from work, I met a small executive of Ling Group. Previously I had interviewed him, so we kinda know each other. I asked him whether Vice President Han had been suspended, but he had an expression that was unclear, as if he hadn''t heard about it at all." Xiong Ruogang''s expression was serious and her eyes were glimmering faintly. Jiang Ruolan thought back on Xiong Ruogang''s boyfriend who had died. The cause of the accident was Madam Ling. No wonder this girl was so concerned about this. Jiang Ruolan sighed and held her hand while smiling, "Ruogang, if you know any news about the Ling Family, you must tell me now. Don''t hide it and handle this matter by yourself just because you hold a grudge. Don''t take any risks, do you hear me?" Xiong Ruogang hesitated for a moment before she nodded her head. Jiang Ruolan turned her gaze back to the tablet in her hands and looked at the email. *** Xian Residence. Old Man Xian paced back and forth in the living room with an anxious expression. Zhan An who had just come down the stairs could not hold back her laughter, "Dad, what''s wrong with you? Since Zihao came back, you haven''t sat down at all." Old Man Xian stopped and sighed faintly. "I will go to the ancestral hall to take a look." "The wind is strong outside, so please don''t go. Zihao should be back soon. I think he just went to the ancestral hall to look around." "Yeah, dad, you were going to rebuild the ancestral hall two days ago, but before construction started, Zihao sent someone to stop it. I found it a bit suspicious that the hall suddenly collapsed. Zihao just wanted to inspect the scene, so don''t worry." Xian Jian came in from outside. He took off his hat and casually put it down on the table. Old Man Xian didn''t say anything. He just turned his head and asked, "Where did Yijun go?" Xian Jian frowned, "Didn''t you want him to find a suitable job with the authorities in H City? I can see that for the past two days, he has formed a good relationship with a lot of government officials. He had a banquet to attend tonight, so he could not follow me home." Old Man Xian nodded before he looked out the window. After thinking for a moment, he called Xian Jian to follow him to the study room. **** Elsewhere, at the Xian Family ancestral hall. Two days ago, Old Man Xian had hired workers to rebuild the ancestral hall. Although they were stopped in time, some of the broken stones had already been moved away and the surrounding ground had been cleanly cleaned. Xian Zihao bent down and picked up a small piece of stone from the ground, turning it in his hand. Uncle Ma walked forward hesitantly and said in a low voice, "The wind that night was very strange. Thunder and lightning were always striking, but no rain fell. Nanny Cheng saw from the weather forecast that the wind would be strong in the next few nights, so we didn''t think about it very much, but when the ancestral hall suddenly collapsed, we began to feel very strange." "In the last few days, the Old Master had been acting strangely and not letting anyone come to the ancestral hall except for the workers. Now that Young Master is here, I hope the truth could finally be revealed soon." Uncle Ma said before he beckoned someone to bring over a large broken stone pillar. "These are the stone pillars that the workers didn''t have the time to clean up." Xian Zihao was observing the flat rock in his hand when he heard Uncle Ma''s words. He looked at his calm face before slightly asked, "Is that all?" "There''s more over there, but it''s all stacked up." Uncle Ma pointed at the high cement sack. "Alright then." Xian Zihao picked up another small piece of gravel from the side and looked at the cement bag''s direction. "Ruolan and grandfather were the only two who were there when the accident occurred?" he asked. Obviously, Xian Zihao already knew that there was a third person present at that time, and he also knew who the third person was. Yet, he still asked Uncle Ma in return. Uncle Ma nodded, "Yes, only the Young Madam and the Old Master are here, but Nanny Cheng said that when they rushed here, Young Master Yijun had just saved the Young Madam, and then saved the Old Master. If he had not saved the Old Master at the time, the consequences would have been unthinkable!" Afterwards, Uncle Ma went to the other side. Xian Zihao suddenly lost his interest in observing the stones. He got up and walked to the half-collapsed entrance of the ancestral hall, looking at the broken ground beneath his feet. Suddenly, he glanced at the two flat rocks that were piled up at the base of the wall. Although the ancestral hall had been built many years ago, under the protection of single maintenance five years ago, the wall in front of the entrance had once been made of cement and steel. Even if there was a crack in the wall, it wouldn''t collapse so quickly. Xian Zihao remained in his spot and looked around. He saw the Xian Residence''s unique waterfall in the distance. The spring was gradually warming. The water from the waterfall splashed onto the moss-covered boulders and scattered in all directions. Xian Zihao casually placed the two stones back in place. "How is it, Young Master? Have you figured out the reason?" Uncle Ma asked. Xian Zihao dusted his hands but didn''t turn around. He indifferently glanced at the cement bag and didn''t intend to see any more evidence of destruction. Chapter 350 - The Mystery Behind The Collapse Of The Ancestral Hall II Xian Zihao left the ancestral hall and returned to Xian Residence. When Old Man Xian came out of the study room and saw him enter the house, he walked over to him and asked with a smile, "Zihao, how is it?" Xian Zihao did not answer the Old Man''s question. He only pursed his lips, and when he saw Xian Jian, who had just walked down the stairs, he said lightly, "Dad seems to have a lot of problems outside recently." Xian Jian''s face stiffened and then sighed heavily. "I was arranged to be in the army by your grandfather for the past two years, but recently everything went wrong as if all the soldiers were possessed! All of this happened because of the arrival of a group of new recruits. They were not very sensible, and the news spread too quickly, making it difficult to suppress them." Xian Zihao stood there silently, then he said, "Maybe they''re really possessed." As he said this, he glanced at the wise Old Man. "Recent events are also very strange. Don''t you think so, grandfather?" The Old Man smiled and tightened his grip on his cane, "Zihao, you no longer need to investigate this matter, because grandpa is not injured and Ruolan is fine. The ancestral hall is a place where I often go. I know that the stone pillar in front of that wall is in a state of disrepair, and even if it falls, it would only happen sooner or later. You can blame grandpa for not paying attention to this matter. If it wasn''t because of me, Ruolan would not be injured." Xian Zihao chuckled lightly and said casually, "Grandfather, some things are like this cracked wall. You can''t tolerate it. Otherwise, there will be more problems." The Old Man no longer said anything. He was silent for a moment, then looked at him and sighed. "Of course I know." At this moment, Old Man Xian suddenly turned around and asked Zhan An to go upstairs to get something for him. Zhan An could tell that the Old Man wanted her to leave. She only paused before turning around and quietly climbed up the stairs. Only when Zhan An was gone did Old Man Xian look back at Xian Jian. "It''s only a few small incidents and the team can solve it without you. Find time for you to go to America." Xian Zihao had predicted that the Old Man would make such a decision. While listening to this, his expression was calm as usual. On the other hand, Xian Jian''s expression froze and there was a surprise in his eyes. "America? Dad, you ..." Xian Jian wasn''t like Xian Guiying and Xian Zihao. They have Xian Enterprise to operate in the United States, and Xian Jian has never been to the United States for more than twenty years. There was only one possibility that the Old Man would let him go there suddenly. Old Man Xian said lightly. "The reason I let Xiaoan leave is because I don''t want her to feel sad when she heard this. I don''t want you to hurt my daughter-in-law over and over again because of the past mistake you made. But, Yijun''s mother was sent to the United States for more than twenty years, and you have never stepped a foot there. Before this, I really didn''t agree with you meeting her but now, you must go and see her." Seeing the change in Xian Jian''s expression, Old Man Xian said coldly, "I did send her to America many years ago but I did it for your own good, for our Xian Family, and for that woman''s identity. If someone found out about this, the consequences would be unimaginable." Being scolded by the Old Man in front of his son, Xian Jian felt a little embarrassed. He glanced at Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao remained expressionless as he walked to the French window. He raised his head to look at the bright moon outside. "Dad, everything that happened that year is over." Xian Jian raised his eyebrows and then said in a low voice, "The evidence should have been long gone. If it weren''t for the fact that I messed up with Yijun''s mother at that time, these things would have been covered up. I never mentioned it, so why do you mention it all of a sudden?" "I mentioned it?" Old Man Xian turned around with a face full of unhappiness. "Huh! This Old Man has been saving your ass for a long time! At this time I still have to worry about you. I know after twenty years, your feelings for the woman have faded, but this time, you have to go. Look at her condition, stay with her for a while and watch the people around her carefully. See if there are any suspicious strangers approaching her, and" The Old Man paused for a moment, then whispered. "Don''t let Yijun know." Xian Jian did not say anything. After a while, he said, "Xiaoan definitely knows who I will meet when I go abroad alone. She knows about what happened recently. If I said that I was going to America to work, I was afraid it would make her more suspicious." The Old Man pondered for a moment, "No matter what, she will think about it deeply. But finding a suitable excuse is better than telling her the truth. After all, this Old Man doesn''t want you to cause trouble in this family anymore because your past affair! No matter old or young people, we can''t fall out with them." Xian Jian sighed and suddenly exclaimed, "Zihao, how''s Ruolan''s injury? You and your wife haven''t left the country since you got married, right? Xian Enterprise is your business, and you haven''t returned to America for several years. I want to look around the company. How about you accompany me there?" If Xian Jian used this excuse to go to America, Zhan An wouldn''t be suspicious of him. Xian Zihao raised his eyes and looked at Xian Jian. "I have some important projects in the near future but I will be free next week." Xian Jian nodded. "Next week is fine, I still have some things to do in my place, so this is the right time." Old Man Xian, on the other hand, was shocked to see Xian Zihao''s calm expression. It was as if his grandson had known about the secret they had been hiding for years. "Zihao, Ruolan is pregnant. Even though she has to fly to America for a long time, she is still in good health. Exchanging environment should be good for her body and mind." Old Man Xian said. Xian Zihao smiled. His gaze shifted from Xian Jian to the Old Man, "Alright." **** Jiang Ruolan leaned against the headboard and read a magazine when suddenly, a small figure walked over from the side. She looked up and saw Xiaoyi holding a bag of jelly, looking at her with her eyes wide open. Xiaoyi walked to her bedside and looked at her for a long time. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she glared at her with the expression of a bad woman. "Little girl, what are you doing?" Xiaoyi tiptoed and raised the jelly in her hand. She placed the jelly on her bed and said in a crisp voice, "I''ll give it to you to eat." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched once again. This girl''s attitude towards her was really too twisted! Jiang Ruolan put down the magazine in her hands and looked at Xiaoyi with a weird expression. She reached out her free hand to touch her little face. "Little girl, are you trying to make up with auntie?" Xiaoyi just pursed her lips and turned away unwillingly. Before returning to her bed, she turned her head back twice to look at the jelly on Jiang Ruolan''s bed as if she was really reluctant to part with it. Finally, she bit her finger and crawled back into her bed. Heh, this little girl! Now, Jiang Ruolan was even more confused. What did Xian Zihao tell this girl that day? "Xiaoyi, look at what did grandpa bring you?" The door to the ward being pushed open. Senior Zhou came in with some dolls that the children liked in his hand. He smiled as he walked to Xiaoyi''s bed. Xiaoyi got out of bed and happily went to pick up the doll Senior Zhou gave her. She said sweetly, "Thank you, great grandfather!" Senior Zhou smiled and touched her head. Only when Xiaoyi sat there and played with the two dolls, did Senior Zhou turn around and look at Jiang Ruolan. Chapter 351 - Zhou Qingling’s Identity I Jiang Ruolan smiled politely at Senior Zhou. After nodding her head once, she picked up the magazine to continue reading. However, she did not expect Senior Zhou to walk towards her suddenly. "Miss Jiang''s injuries have not fully healed?" Senior Zhou asked politely. Jiang Ruolan laughed, "I''m fine now. I was just released yesterday and can go home, but my family are worried and will not let me go home first. They are afraid my head injury will have a bad effect on my body and my child. They listened to the doctor''s advice and told me to stay in the hospital for a few more days to be examined but I could be out in a few days." Senior Zhou looked at her face thoughtfully, as if he was still skeptical about her background. Of course, Jiang Ruolan knew what he was thinking. She was indeed very similar to her mother. "Miss Jiang does look like someone I know." Senior Zhou narrowed his eyes and said lightly. His tone was undoubted, but at the same time, he was very sure. "Even your personality has a lot in common." Is there? Zhou Qingling was so weak that she was willing to commit suicide for the sake of love. Despite their stubborn and strong personality in some aspects, the differences between their characters were still enormous. Of course, the only impression she had of her mother was when she was four years old. She had just learned a little about life, so she did not know much about her mother. When Senior Zhou asked this question, Jiang Ruolan did not deny it, nor did she say anything. She only gave a casual smile. "Did Senior Zhou talk about the woman in that photo? At that time, you''re also saying that I''m very similar to her. I''m very curious, what kind of relationship does she have with you? Why do you always ask about this whenever you see me? Is she important to you?" Senior Zhou just stood next to the bed and kept looking at her. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows and chuckled. "Maybe there''s something in this person''s hand that makes you feel that she''s very important?" Just as she finished speaking, Senior Zhou''s eyes shone with a sharp light. "So you really know her?" "I just asked a few questions out of curiosity. Besides, what can you do even if I know her? I don''t understand, if Senior Zhou really wanted to find this person, why wait for 20 years? Have you ever thought that 20 years might be enough to change too many things? Maybe the person you are looking for is already dead?" When Jiang Ruolan said this, the smile in her eyes indicated that she was joking, but what she said was the truth. It doesn''t matter what kind of relationship Zhou Qingling has with Senior Zhou, it''s already too late. Thus, there''s no need for Jiang Ruolan to say these things and as for the relationship between Senior Zhou and Zhou Shufen, she, Jiang Ruolan, was even more unwilling to be linked with the Zhou Family. Senior Zhou frowned. From beginning to end, he just looked at Jiang Ruolan as if wanting to find a flaw in her expression. However, her smile was too peaceful and calm, making others unable to see her intentions. Jiang Ruolan saw him looking at her with narrowed eyes. She raised her brows slightly and asked, "Senior Zhou?" "Miss Jiang, I heard that you had been living in G City when you were young. It doesn''t matter if the Jiang Family pays attention to you or not, you are still a citizen of G City." Senior Zhou hesitated again as if he did not want to share too many secrets with a girl he could not trust, but in recent days he had become more and more convinced of her background, combining some of her past with which he had investigated, and which, in all respects, must have been deliberately concealed. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She just lowered her head and casually flipped through the magazine in her hand. She didn''t even look at the words on the magazine anymore. At this time, Senior Zhou turned around and walked to the door of the ward. He opened the door and looked outside before coming back and closing the door tightly. Jiang Ruolan looked up and when she saw his actions, she subconsciously frowned. From time to time, Xiaoyi would happily call out "great grandfather!", but all of Senior Zhou''s thoughts weren''t on the child. Senior Zhou paused by the door for a moment, then walked back to focus on Jiang Ruolan''s face and her calm expression. He went straight to the point and his gaze was bright. Senior Zhou and Old Man Xian were the same type of people who showed their might without anger. Even though Senior Zhou was old, he still looked full of spirit when he stood on the side of the bed. "Miss Jiang once planned to do business reporting on my family. I was afraid before I returned to my homeland, you had already taken control of some of my Zhou Family." Senior Zhou lightly said. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips, "This is the first time you have returned to H City after more than a few years. Some information needs to be known by the domestic business media to avoid any mistakes occurred in the exchange." "You know I only have one son who died young? And Zhou Shufen is my only granddaughter?" "I know." Although Jiang Ruolan knew, she still hesitated for a moment. Senior Zhou turned around and walked to the window not far away from her bed. He looked outside and after a moment of silence, he slowly said, "I have a suspicious nature and I was always very careful when I was young. Although my personality is very orderly, but also because I am too careful and full of suspicion, I have made the biggest mistake in my life." "My wife gave me two children and my eldest son, Zhou Deming is Zhou Shufen''s father. Unfortunately, he passed away when he was still very young. As for the other child " Senior Zhou paused before sighing, "It was a daughter, but my wife was pregnant with this daughter at the time when I was working abroad. At that time, I was still in the Ministry and my wife''s relationship with some politicians was very good. Then one day, news of my wife having dinner with one of them spread to me and when I returned from public service, my wife became pregnant. The time the doctor said she became pregnant happened to be during the month I wasn''t there." Jiang Ruolan frowned as she heard that. She looked at Senior Zhou''s straight figure with some doubts. "Maybe it was because I was still young back then, so my mentality was different. When I heard about it, I was so furious and hated her. A woman who dared to betray me and even more so, I hated the fact that she, who had slept with me for so many years, had fallen in love with another man." "At that time, she didn''t say a single word, and only continued to stare at me with tears in her eyes as I continued to beat her. I was so angry that I hit her until she bled from her groin. I was able to recover some of my wits when I saw her lying there weak. I rushed her to the hospital. The doctor said that I had lost the child and as for my wife, she was very weak." "I didn''t want to see her so I decided to report to the military directly and sign a divorce agreement. From then on, I would no longer care about her life or death." "This is the biggest humiliation I''ve ever felt in my entire life, and I don''t want to talk about it to anyone." "I also said to the outside world that I only have one son. I had been busy with work for a few years and had no mood to coax some troublesome women. I didn''t remarry after the divorce. That matter was also sealed in the past and was never mentioned again." Senior Zhou suddenly sighed, as if all the energy in his body was depleted for a moment, "Twenty-five years ago, I was physically and mentally exhausted due to some very difficult and troublesome cases. Then my son died. I left this country and no longer bother about politics. I focused on raising Zhou Shufen. Since then, my whole mind has been focused on her, my precious granddaughter." "Then, about ten years ago, I met a doctor at a Chinese hospital in the United States. The doctor knew me and he told me that my wife was still alive when she was sent to the hospital that year, but since she was too weak, she had to recover in the hospital." "Then he told me that my wife was misdiagnosed due to her undeveloped internal medicine and her special physical condition. She was pregnant for two months, not one month." After saying that, Senior Zhou raised his hand and rubbed his forehead. He said tiredly, "From then on, I paid the price for my suspicion. She didn''t lose the child and the daughter that she gave birth to was never found." "That doctor told me that on the day my wife gave birth to my daughter, she called some of her friends and entrusted my daughter to one of the young women. I knew that her friends came from prominent families, so after learning the truth, I specially went to investigate. Unfortunately, when I find out the truth, it was already too late." "In the first few years, finding my daughter had always been the biggest thing on my mind. I wanted to find her, atone for my past mistakes, and make up for the harm that had been caused by her mother and me, but those people hid her too deeply. I only found out later on that her name was Zhou Qingling." Chapter 352 - Zhou Qingling’s Identity II "Five to six years ago, Xiaoling''s adoptive mother was finally ready to appear. Only then did I know the name of the child and what happened after she was born. I heard that she learned oil painting and drew it very well. Unfortunately, when I knew all of this, she went missing. Even her foster mother was unable to find any trace of her." Senior Zhou took out an old photo from his pocket. It was a picture of Zhou Qingling when she was a teenager. She looked lively and youthful with a smile on her face. "They said that my daughter had known herself as Zhou since she was little. She knew about her family, her mother and me but she never said that she wanted to see me, her father. I knew that this child hated me, did not want to see me, did not want to acknowledge me, but I wanted to make it up to her. Unfortunately, it''s already too late." "I still have this knot in my heart. If I can''t see this daughter of mine and if I don''t do anything for her, I''ll never be able to rest in peace." "Xiaoling''s adoptive mother once said that her character is very stubborn and smart. She learns everything very quickly and she has the courage like a boy in her bones. When provoked, she is like a hedgehog. However, there are many good sides to her character. When she became soft, it made someone''s bones hurt." Senior Zhou suddenly turned around and looked at Jiang Ruolan. "Miss Jiang, you are too similar to her." Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth, but no sound came out. It was as if a big hole had suddenly appeared in her heart. She had always known that her mother''s life might be unusual, that her mother was someone with a story, but she had never thought of it as such a complicated story. "I have a good relationship with Jiang Guanyu and he has a lot of respect for me. Since you are Jiang Guanyu''s daughter, I once asked him about your mother, but he did not say a word about it, including his wife Zhan Lian. After all, this is a personal problem between the people of the Jiang Family and although I would like to ask about it, I have no reason to force it too much." "I only have a few pictures of Xiaoling here, and I see them a few times every day. At first, I didn''t notice them, but last time, when Zhou Shufen''s wrist was injured, you stood very close to me, so I could see your face clearly. You look very similar to my daughter. Maybe at first, I was also a bit confused, and when I wanted to ask you about some things, you always avoided talking about it, which made me angry. And because of what happened between Zhou Shufen and Zihao, I started to dislike you more and more." Only then did Jiang Ruolan calm down. She sneered, "Senior Zhou, you used to have a high position in the country. I am just a common citizen without any status, so I should be satisfied with just a few glances from you. How could I ask you to like me?" Hearing the sarcasm in her words, Senior Zhou first frowned, then walked back to her bed. He squinted his eyes as if he was more sure of who she was. "You''re Xiaoling''s daughter?" he asked, not in doubt, but in affirmation. Senior Zhou wouldn''t have said so much to her if he hadn''t been sure. At this moment, if Jiang Ruolan didn''t reveal the truth, she would definitely fight against Senior Zhou. After all, she had listened to the secrets that he had hidden for 40 years, so how could he let her go? The thought that she might have some relationship with Senior Zhou put her heart in turmoil. Her lips moved a few times, then she tightly pursed her lips without saying anything. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt confused. If her mother knew her background, why did she not reveal it when she was in dire straits? Why did she not reveal it when Jiang Guanyu had abandoned her? If only Jiang Guanyu knew her identity... Since she wasn''t forced by the pressure of life, since there was clearly a turning point in things, why would she commit suicide? And why forge that fake crystal necklace? Just what was she going to do? "If you don''t want to say it now, I won''t force you." Seeing her silence, Senior Zhou looked at her for a moment and then said, "I can give you time, but Miss Jiang... If you are really my granddaughter, I hope we can change our attitude and get along in a different way. Once, I only had Zhou Shufen on my knees but if you were my granddaughter, I --" "Senior Zhou, I''m sorry, I was hit on the head a few days ago. It might have left some side effects. Now my head is hurting. Can I trouble you to call a doctor for me?" Jiang Ruolan''s expression was stiff and her tone was flat, as she maintained her distance and politeness. Senior Zhou was stunned. Seeing that her face was indeed a bit pale, he immediately left the ward and called for a doctor. Half an hour later Xian Zihao immediately rushed to the hospital when he heard this. As soon as he entered the ward, he saw Jiang Ruolan sitting on the bed by herself, curled up into a ball and looking out the window. She didn''t move at all. "Ruolan?" Xian Zihao walked towards her bed and put his hand on her shoulder, his eyes filled with concern. "I''m sorry I was late. I was at the branch office, listening to the report. Do you still have a headache? Do you want me to take you to see a doctor?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were empty until she felt his warm palm grab her arm and pull her into his embrace. She didn''t run away, nor did she resist, nor did she have the usual playful thoughts. She just obediently leaned into his embrace, silently burying her face in his chest. Seeing that she had suddenly become as obedient as a helpless little kitten, Xian Zihao was startled. He lowered his head and asked softly with a smile, "What''s wrong?" As he said that, he raised his hand to cover her shoulder, but his hand suddenly froze in midair. Xian Zihao immediately looked at the quiet girl in his embrace. He felt that his chest had become wet. Jiang Ruolan didn''t speak or move. She didn''t want to disturb Xian Zihao, but the doctor called him after she said she had a headache. She didn''t know what to say or do right now. When he neared her, she subconsciously wanted to stay in his embrace. She only wanted to hide in his embrace. She wanted to be quiet "Ruolan." Xian Zihao''s voice was gentle and patient as he put his hands on her shoulders and hugged her tightly. He only called out her name softly and accompanied her. Only after Jiang Ruolan had cried for a while and was almost done with her outburst did he let her sit up. Xian Zihao looked at her with calm eyes and said gently, "What happened? Tell me, don''t make me worry." Chapter 353 - Are You Hiding Something From Me? Jiang Ruolan lowered her head without saying a word. She casually used the back of her hand to wipe away the tears, and then as she was about to wipe the other side, Xian Zihao pulled her hand away. With one hand holding her hand, and the other hand wiping away her tears, he stroked her face and said patiently, "Alright, stop crying. It is not good for your body." If he hadn''t suddenly arrived, perhaps Jiang Ruolan would have just been sitting there in a daze until tomorrow morning. The warmth of his body made her unable to control her emotions and shed tears. Jiang Ruolan snorted and chuckled, while at the same time, shaking her head, "It''s nothing. I was reminded of something and somehow a little sad." Xian Zihao looked at her quietly. He pushed her hair behind her ear and said nothing. He only just looked at her. Jiang Ruolan knew that she could not hide this matter from him. Normally, she rarely cried because she knew that no matter what happened, crying will not solve anything. But now, there were too many emotions in her heart, making it hard for her to calm down, thus she could only rely on tears to vent her feelings. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to make Xian Zihao worried, so she hesitated before saying, "I''m fine, really. Don''t worry about me." Xian Zihao turned around and looked directly at Xiaoyi on the opposite bed. Xiaoyi was tired of playing with the two dolls after Senior Zhou left, so she got up and stepped onto the bench to see Little Goldfish on the window sill. Less than a few minutes before Xian Zihao arrived, she climbed into her bed again. "Xiaoyi, do you know what happened to auntie?" Xian Zihao asked with a smile. Jiang Ruolan was embarrassed. That little girl had become one of his informants in this ward. Xiaoyi immediately sat up, hugged her blanket, and blinked her eyes as she said, "Daddy, just now, great-grandfather came to deliver Xiaoyi''s doll, and then great-grandfather kept talking to Auntie Jiang. Afterward, when Uncle Doctor asked Auntie Jiang to go for check-up, great grandfather left, but great-grandfather didn''t bully Auntie Jiang! I didn''t listen to them because my great-grandfather''s voice was very soft. I don''t know why she cries!" "Senior Zhou came before?" Xian Zihao''s expression darkened. His clear and handsome face was filled with seriousness. He looked at Jiang Ruolan and asked, "What did he say?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and held the tissue in her hand, squeezing it tighter. She took a deep breath. No sense in hiding this matter from him because sooner or later, he will know. "Zihao, do you really know your mother?" Xian Zihao looked at her with a soft smile. "Mom is a smart person who is good at feigning ignorance. No matter how much I know about her, she is still my own mother. Although we are connected in heart, there are still some aspects where we might not agree." Jiang Ruolan shook her head slowly. "You still know her well. You know what she looks like, but I don''t. I don''t know my mother''s background nor I know her personality. In my mind, she is just a vague memory, but it''s very important to me to know about her. So far I can only hear and know about her from other people''s mouths. I can''t even tell if she is real or fake." "I have never been able to understand it to this day. She is a very great person and even has the capital to overcome Zhan Lian and fight over everything she wants. So why must she end her life by committing suicide? Just how much did she hate this world?" Seeing her eyes filled with suffering, Xian Zihao''s heart ached. He gently and carefully pressed the back of her head to his chest and said, "You and I cannot predict or control the events of the previous generation. As long as you are willing to let go of everything, you don''t have to take it too seriously." Xian Zihao seemed to be able to guess what had happened to Jiang Ruolan before she spoke, and when he looked at her, he looked at her with a soft smile. Seeing his calm and attentive expression, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but ask, "Are you hiding something from me?" When Xian Zihao lowered his eyes and looked at her, there was a faint light shining in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t understand and couldn''t see through him, but she could feel that he hid this matter because he did not want her to misunderstand. She was even more confused as she directly asked, "Zihao, did you know my relationship with Senior Zhou?" Xian Zihao was always overly rational and calm. There were very few people who could see through such a clear and bright man. Jiang Ruolan could only stare at him in surprise until he stroked her face with a smile. "It seems like Senior Zhou finally intends to take action." After saying that, his hand gently slid across her face, causing her eyes, which had been staring at him the entire time, to close. When she opened them again, they were no longer as round as before. Xian Zihao continued with a chuckle, "Not long ago, when I was investigating a historic case from twenty years ago, I simultaneously spotted your mother''s name." "The matter was originally suppressed by Jiang Guanyu. Unless you, her daughter, personally narrated the matter, the people who knew Zhou Qingling didn''t believe that she was dead at all. All the rumors of her death were said to have been fabricated. Only a few people who have worked with Jiang Guanyu knew the gist of the matter but because of the good relations between them, no one wanted to say anything." "I found out about Zhou Qingling''s adoptive mother who in the United States but unfortunately, she died of an illness, so I can only find out about the actual relationship between your mother and Senior Zhou from some of my close friends." At this point, Xian Zihao''s expression was still as indifferent and elegant as before. There wasn''t the slightest hint that he was trying to justify his actions. His tone was calm and it made Jiang Ruolan feel that he was extremely good at driving her thoughts. His usual calm and rational attitude made her aware that his concealment was just another form of protection. She hesitated for a moment and then said, "Senior Zhou came to find me the day before our wedding." Xian Zihao''s brows twitched. "No wonder." Jiang Ruolan did not analyze the meaning of his words, she simply said in a low voice, "I have guessed at the time that I may have something to do with him. After all, Zhou Shufen and I are very similar, and my mother''s surname is Zhou. Plus when he showed her photo, although I had no idea at the time, I was very resistant to this kind of speculation. But now, no matter how much I resisted, some facts had displayed right in front of me, and I couldn''t escape it." Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment, then suddenly grabbed Xian Zihao''s arm. "Zihao, I''ve been in this hospital for too long, so the doctor easily got my DNA. Please help me take care of it, and don''t let Senior Zhou get my DNA. I still haven''t figured out what I have to do now and if he can get my DNA and confirm this fact, then it will be difficult for me to stay away from the Zhou Family." Then, Jiang Ruolan pushed him out of bed more urgently, "Zihao, help me check if there''s any blood sample or hair. I remember Senior Zhou went to find the doctor who examined me when he left just now." Seeing her in such a hurry, Xian Zihao calmly held her down. "Don''t be anxious, this matter is not as serious as you think it is. Even if you had something to do with the Zhou Family, neither you nor I would be affected." "I''m not sure if what Senior Zhou said was true and I''m not doubting the blood relationship between him and me. I''m only doubting what kind of attitude he has towards my mother. My mother could easily seek out the Zhou Family as her backing, but she chose to seek death instead. All of this is definitely not as simple as Senior Zhou said it is. I don''t want to be deceived, I don''t want to be led away by the nose by anyone, and I also don''t want to implicate the Xian family because of all these things that I can''t foresee." Jiang Ruolan''s tone of voice was firm and serious. Xian Zihao''s hand tightened around her shoulder, patted her soothingly. After that, he got up and went out to take a look when his phone suddenly rang. Chapter 354 - Seducing Hubby I Xian Zihao answered the call. His expression changed from being calm to slightly frown. After a moment, he put down the phone and turned to look at Jiang Ruolan. "What''s wrong?" Seeing his serious expression, Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat. "Your DNA has already been taken by Senior Zhou." His eyes were bright and calm, and his lips had a hint of a smile that was not a smile. "He''s actually faster than us." Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened. "It looks like he really did come prepared this time." Suddenly, her voice stopped as the door to the ward was pushed open. As Zhou Shufen entered, she looked towards Jiang Ruolan with an unusual look, as if she couldn''t believe what she was seeing. Seeing Xian Zihao was here, Zhou Shufen immediately calmed her expression. She looked at Jiang Ruolan hesitantly a few times before softly asking Xian Zihao. "Zihao, shouldn''t the Xian Group be very busy at the beginning of the year? Now you have put down your work to accompany her. She doesn''t seem to have suffered any serious injuries, so letting you always accompany her here is like making a big fuss out of nothing." Zhou Shufen didn''t have much of a temper when she spoke to Xian Zihao, but today, she had her daughter along with her. The look in her eyes had a hint of chilliness to it. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to say something, her hands felt warm. Xian Zihao gently held her hand, then turned to look at Zhou Shufen. "I just listened to the reports at the branch office and stopped by to see Ruolan before returning to Xian Group. Of course, she won''t hold up my work, even if I want to stay here with her, she still wouldn''t agree." His attitude of defending Jiang Ruolan had made Zhou Shufen''s expression turn cold, and a hint of pain appeared in her eyes. She turned around and walked over to Xiaoyi, no longer looking at them. She then casually said, "It seems that you and your wife really love each other dearly. Then, I wish you and your wife a hundred years of harmony!" Zhou Shufen emphasized the last four words. She bent over at the same time and carried Xiaoyi, who was bored to death, then left the ward. Looking at Zhou Shufen''s proud and stubborn back, Jiang Ruolan was not sure if she knew about the relationship between her (Jiang Ruolan) and Zhou Family or not. "Actually, isn''t it very cruel of us to do this to her?" Jiang Ruolan muttered to herself. Xian Zihao sighed softly and held her hand tightly, "Everything that she has been through since she was young was too smooth and superior, and she rarely encountered any setbacks." "At least she loves you." Jiang Ruolan looked at his handsome face. "Aish, what should I do? With Cui Liuxian at home and Zhou Shufen outside, I feel that my happiness was tested. Everywhere I go, I walk on thin ice. I always have to be careful with what I have to do because I am not ready to let you go." Xian Zihao smiled and pulled her into his arms. "Then don''t let go." After that, he said softly, "That''s not love, but possessiveness. Loving someone is not like this. Loving someone means you will try everything to make your partner happy. Whether it goes up or down, or warm and steady, you will always want to give your partner the best. Not treating them like a possession." Jiang Ruolan put her arms around him and her bulging stomach pressing against his. She then blurted out her thoughts without thinking, "Do you love me, Zihao?" A low laugh came from above her head. Jiang Ruolan raised her head from his embrace, as if she had just realized how foolish her question was. Immediately, she wanted to shove him away in embarrassment. "What I mean is " Without waiting for her to finish, Xian Zihao hugged her again, kissed her hair, and said softly, "What do you think, wifey?" Xian Zihao didn''t even need to say those three words before her entire body softened in his embrace and her face curved into a smile. **** After a week -- As Jiang Ruolan stepped out of the plane, her face was ashen. She felt the air around her spin and her head immediately became dizzy. Jiang Ruolan wanted to vomit, but she endured it. The feeling of being pregnant and being airsick was finally suppressed. Seeing her expression turn so ugly, Xian Zihao laughed and said, "Before the plane took off, you were so brave. You said that your symptoms had improved a lot, so I didn''t have to take any measures to prevent you from fainting. Now you telling me you''re suffering?" Jiang Ruolan stood in the airport with her hands on her waist, staring at him with an ashen face. At the same time, Xian Zihao put his arm around her shoulder. Although he was worried, he slowly tried to comfort her. "Dad''s plane will probably only arrive tonight." He walked her out of the airport and said softly, "First, find a hotel to rest. I don''t want you, the expectant mother, to say that I mistreated women and unborn children." Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched violently. "I am still a beautiful girl who loves to flirt with people. Even though I''m pregnant now, will you believe if I stood here on the streets, there would still be men with golden hair and blue eyes starting conversations with me?" The corner of Xian Zihao''s eyes trembled a little. He did not answer her question and just hugged her shoulder tightly. Without giving any blonde young men a chance to talk to her, he took her straight to a hotel near the airport. Xian Jian had some urgent matters to take care of before boarding the plane, so he decided to change to the next plane. Xian Jian''s plane would probably arrive late at night. Xian Zihao''s pronunciation in American English was very common. Although Jiang Ruolan''s English was not bad, she was not used to American English. When she spoke, there was still a Chinese accent in her words. Xian Zihao was dressed casually and didn''t wear a suit. As soon as he stepped into the hotel, his elegant demeanor attracted everyone''s attention. He walked into the elevator with Jiang Ruolan, whose face was ashen due to her sickness. **** Two days later... After a stroll in New York City, they headed straight for Boston. Since Xian Jian still had to manage some things this time, he could not immediately visit Jiang Yijun''s mother. Since Jiang Ruolan was more than four months pregnant, Xian Zihao wanted her to relax more at the hotel, take a walk in the nearby park whenever she was bored in order to wait for Xian Jian to finish his business before all of them going to the nursing home in the outskirts of Boston. Although Jiang Ruolan was too lazy to walk around with her big belly, to her, this was the place where Xian Zihao had lived before, so she was pretty excited and couldn''t sit still. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, was not very busy, and recently, he had only taken the time to go to Xian Enterprise to check on the company''s situation. Jiang Ruolan woke up in the morning and strolled in the park near the hotel. In these few months, she felt herself eating and sleeping like a pig. Although she wasn''t willing to leave her career, she had fantasized about living like this a few years ago. She still planned to continue working after the birth of this child. The weather today wasn''t bad. After walking for an hour in the park, she decided to take a taxi and go shopping. When it was almost noon, she thought about how Xian Zihao was doing at Xian Enterprise. She was afraid that he wouldn''t be able to eat lunch, so she bought some lunches and asked the pedestrians on the street the directions to the Xian Enterprise. Someone told her that she could get there by subway, so she thanked him and immediately went to the subway station. Xian Enterprise was not far from the city centre. Jiang Ruolan did not know much about Xian Enterprise. All she knew was that it was one of the top 500 listed Chinese enterprises globally, and it was even stronger than the Xian Group. Although she was in the business Reporting Department, she had always been involved in domestic news. She had never studied these foreign Chinese enterprises before, so when she arrived at Xian Enterprise and saw the 80 + story tall building in front of her, she was still thinking about which floor he was on. When Jiang Ruolan walked into the hall and asked the receptionist, she realized that the entire building was actually owned by Xian Enterprise. Xian Zihao''s reputation in the business world was not to be looked down. At such a young age, he had already gained a whole new level of respect from others. Jiang Ruolan never thought that the Xian Enterprise would be on such a grand scale. The headquarters was located in Boston and there were also many Xian Enterprise investment companies around the country. After eleven years, the results were indeed quite good. Chapter 355 - Seducing Hubby II Jiang Ruolan entered the building door and went to the reception desk. She asked the receptionist staff whether Xian Zihao was busy right now, but no one answered her question. She suspected that the staff was trying to ignore her. If Jiang Ruolan called Xian Zihao at this time, it was not good. She was afraid that her call would disturb him, so she just texted him and told him that she was here to give him lunch. After that, Jiang Ruolan returned to the lounge and waited patiently. She stood outside the window and looked at the traffic outside. She was in Xian Zihao''s kingdom. When she thought about it, she felt like she was finally entering his world. The world that belongs to Xian Zihao. This time, she didn''t need to wait for too long. Not even three minutes after the message was sent, the staff in the lobby opened the door and entered, politely saying that Xian Zihao was having a meeting with Vice-President Wei, then leading her into the elevator. "President Xian is on the 66th floor." Jiang Ruolan thanked the staff and went straight to the meeting room. She stopped and asked softly at the door, "Are they have an important meeting? It won''t be good if I came in like this." The staff politely smiled and said, "Miss Jiang, President Xian just told Vice-President Wei''s secretary to send a message saying that you are his wife. If you have something to say, you can come and find him directly." No wonder they were polite to her. That''s because Xian Zihao has asked someone to clarify her identity. She wondered why the several staff members in the lobby had turned from cold to attentive. She slowly pushed open the door of the small conference room with a sigh. Despite being called a small conference room, this conference room was comparable to the large conference room of large companies in the country. Xian Zihao wore a light gray shirt and blue jeans. Despite wearing casual clothes, his appearance was still very eye-catching. A dozen people were present in the meeting room. He was listening to the presented report and as soon as the meeting room door opened, he slowly raised his head and glanced towards the door, only to see Jiang Ruolan standing there awkwardly with the lunch bag she had bought. He chuckled lightly, put down the pen he was playing with, and walked over to take the bag from her. "Mrs. Xian, you have worked hard. After getting married, you finally have time to go abroad for a vacation. I also have to trouble you to come here to bring me lunch." Xian Zihao''s voice was accompanied by a carefree smile. He was not the same person as he was at home. He seemed to have thrown away too much of his restraints and lost his seriousness. As he spoke, he wrapped his arm around Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder and introduced her to his subordinates sitting in the meeting room. "This is Jiang Ruolan, my wife." "I heard that you were married more than half a year ago. At the time, Guiying said that she planned to return home to visit her new sister-in-law. I did not think that was true." Sitting across from the conference table, a handsome man in his early thirties immediately laughed, "No wonder you are shining with happiness now. From the look of your wife''s belly, she must be about to give birth soon, right?" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. Her stomach was getting bigger and bigger, much bigger than the stomachs of other women who were four to five months old. She even suspected that she was carrying twins. "Almost five months." She explained with a smile. "Are they twins? President Xian, congratulations! Don''t forget to send a red packet to Xian Enterprise''s staff when the time comes!" The man continued to tease. Xian Zihao smiled and patted Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder, "This is Vice-President Wei, who will temporarily manage the company on Guiying''s behalf until she returns." Jiang Ruolan nodded and greeted Vice-President Wei with a smile. Then, she smiled at the others who smiled at her. After that, Xian Zihao signaled for everyone to rest for a while before taking her to his office on the 30th floor. "Why did you suddenly come looking for me?" Xian Zihao asked softly as they entered the elevator. "I was too bored at the hotel, so I went out for a walk. Seeing that it was noon, I wanted to take a look at Xian Enterprise, but who would have thought that you were so busy until you had no time to call your wife." Xian Zihao laughed at Jiang Ruolan''s grumbling tone. "Your stomach is getting bigger, and if you move a lot, you will get tired quickly. That''s why I let you relax at the hotel." When the elevator door opened, he continued to hold her hand and pulled her gently through the wide, bright corridor. All the staff looked at Jiang Ruolan with admiration and jealousy, especially the female staff members. Jiang Ruolan could not hold back her laughter and said in a low voice. "This is your own company headquarters. I just heard some female staff members talking about you, saying that they have never seen the real face of the President in the last two years since they entered Xian Enterprise. In these two days, they practically worship you as their idol." Xian Zihao didn''t seem to care at all. He led her into the office, personally poured a cup of hot water for her, and put it on the tea table in front of her. "I know you will be bored at the hotel. Dad will probably need two or three days to finish his business, so I took this opportunity to go back to the office and looked at the reports. Just bear with it for today, I will walk with you tomorrow, okay?" Jiang Ruolan laughed, "I''m not a child, so I don''t need you to accompany me. Actually, I''m just curious about Xian Enterprise that you single-handedly created." She suddenly thought of Xian Guiying. For such a large company, Xian Zihao had left it to her to manage over the past few years. On one hand, it was due to Xian Zihao''s trust and nurturing of his sister. On the other hand, Xian Guiying''s shrewdness in handling affairs might make her an elite in the market. "This is not just a Xian Enterprise that I have single-handedly created." Xian Zihao smiled, "This is our Xian Enterprise." Jiang Ruolan''s heart was moved. "Ours?" "The common property of husband and wife." Xian Zihao smiled and caressed her face, "I will probably be busy until tonight. Don''t worry about me. I will eat the lunch you sent me, and I will also rush home earlier. With your big stomach right now, I''ll worry about you walking too far by yourself. I''ll accompany you for a walk tomorrow, so go back to the hotel and rest. Be obedient, hmm?" Jiang Ruolan nodded. She didn''t want to give him a problem while he was busy, "Then you must eat your lunch. Don''t forget about your stomach." Seeing him nod with a smile, she got up and kissed him back when he put his arms around her and kiss her. Then she walked away, smiling. *** The next day. Taking advantage of the good weather, Xian Zihao took Jiang Ruolan around Boston City. They first visited the legendary Harvard University, then went to the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then went to the museum to see all sorts of strange scientific research items. Afterward, Xian Zihao took her to many of Boston''s most famous beautiful areas and ate a lot of delicious food. This was the first time the two of them have traveled abroad since their marriage, even though it was for accompanying Xian Jian. However, such a rare opportunity was enough to satisfy Jiang Ruolan. She could not stop smiling all day. From time to time, she would pat her belly and say that she had to bring her baby back for another stroll. Jiang Ruolan happily and satisfyingly returned to the hotel with Xian Zihao. Although she had a lot of fun, her body was also a bit tired. After soaking in the bathtub alone for a long time and finally feeling completely relaxed and comfortable, she lazily climbed out. Xian Zihao was not in the room. This hotel was one of the top-ranked hotels and the investors were friends of Xian Zihao. They knew he was staying at a hotel, so they came from Washington to meet him. After Jiang Ruolan finished showering, she stood in front of a large mirror with a bathrobe, looking at her figure. Was her big belly too ugly now? They hadn''t been intimate since the last time she was in the hospital. At that time, Xian Zihao was enduring his pain and desire, but now, she was healthy, he was actually calm as if nothing had happened. In recent days, when he returned from work, she had fallen asleep. He didn''t wake her up. Could it be that her husband was beginning to dislike her? If he already despised her big stomach, then what would happen in a few more years? Jiang Ruolan took advantage of Xian Zihao''s absence and started rummaging through the boxes, looking for something that she had bought while shopping these past two days, as well as the two pajamas she had brought with her when she arrived. She had bought a very unique style of pajamas. The light-gold silk pajamas revealed a lot of her skin. This cloth was very loose and even if she had a big stomach, as long as she wore it, she would still be very beautiful. An hour later, Jiang Ruolan asked for two bottles of red wine from the hotel room service. Despite being pregnant, she can still drink a glass of red wine. It was good for a woman, and she didn''t have to worry about the alcohol concentration. She also borrowed a translucent red silk cloth from the room service. The room attendant that brought the items was immediately puzzled when he saw Jiang Ruolan pointing to the wall lamp. He couldn''t help but ask, "Miss Jiang, what are you planning to do?" Chapter 356 - Seducing Hubby III "Sleep!" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows and smiled at the room service staff. "It''s fine. Don''t worry about me. I''m just playing around with this silk cloth. Go and get busy." The room service staff nodded. Before leaving, he warned her hesitantly, "Call me if something happens to you." The room service staff obviously felt that her actions were a little unnatural and thought that she was trying to do something bad. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to explain too much, neither did she want to say too much. She replied without thinking and when the person left, she covered the wall lamp with the red silk in her hand. The dim yellow light in the room was dyed a dark red in an instant. With some strange aura flowing through the air, Jiang Ruolan immediately changed into the light-gold silk pajamas and continued to look at her figure in the mirror. She was thinking about how she should seduce her husband. Jiang Ruolan had never truly taken the initiative to do this all this time. She suddenly took the initiative and wondered what Xian Zihao would do and what kind of reaction he would have. Jiang Ruolan was skeptical about whether she should add something else to make the atmosphere better. She rummaged her bag again and tried to find a perfume. She did not find it since the moment she started getting pregnant, she decided to stop wearing perfume. There was a knock on the door. Jiang Ruolan turned around and immediately jumped on the bed. She lay on her side with one hand in her ear. She looked at the door hopefully. People outside knocked on the door for a long time. Looks like they didn''t want to rush in. Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at the door. Was it Xian Zihao or not? If it was him, then why didn''t he come inside? Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment before she took her jacket with her, got up to open the door, and saw that it was the room service staff who had just left. The moment the door was opened, that person peeped into the room and looked around, with suspicion in his eye, as if he thought Jiang Ruolan was planning to do something bad. Seeing that there was nothing strange happening around her and only saw the light turned red, did he let out a sigh of relief. "Miss Jiang, sorry to bother you. This is the fruit the hotel has prepared for you and Mr. Xian." The room service staff handed her a bowl of fruit. "Tomorrow morning, we will also prepare a Chinese-style breakfast as a gift." "Thank you." Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. How could she not see that the room service staff was assuming that she was doing something bad to the hotel? In recent years, a foreign hotel had been bombed and set on fire. This kind of news made these hotels experience a strong crisis as they trained their employees. Jiang Ruolan took the fruit bowl and the room service staff looked around the room once again. After that, he turned around and walked away with ease. Even after the person left, Jiang Ruolan still stood still. She pouted her lips, looked down at the fruit bowl in her hands, then closed the door. Originally, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to eat it, but seeing the various chopped fruits in front of her, she ate most of them one by one. She then took off her jacket and climbed onto the bed, feeling extremely contemptuous of herself. After waiting for about half an hour, Xian Zihao still hasn''t returned. Jiang Ruolan had just eaten a lot of fruit and her stomach was full until she felt uncomfortable. After throwing and turning on the bed for a moment, she suddenly stood up. She took her jacket, put it on, and hurriedly left the room. The reception desk was located at the end of the corridor. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked towards the receptionist. The receptionist was stunned for a moment. She glanced at Jiang Ruolan, and when she saw her uncomfortable expression, a trace of naked disdain flashed in her (receptionist) eyes. She then said with a friendly expression, "Yes, I''ll find one for you right now." After saying that, the receptionist lowered her head and started rummaging through the drawers. However, she moved very slowly, as if she wanted to make Jiang Ruolan suffer for a little longer. Jiang Ruolan stood there and smiled as she looked at the receptionist, who looked over 20 years old. For the last two days, every time Xian Zihao passed this area, she would look at her husband shyly. Then, every time she saw her on Xian Zihao''s side, she would bow her head and pretend to be busy. Right now, Jiang Ruolan could see through this little girl''s thoughts With Xian Zihao''s character, she believed that many women would secretly fall in love with him after seeing him once, not to mention a young girl in her early twenties. It wouldn''t be realistic if she would care about all of them. A secret crush was something her husband couldn''t control and she also couldn''t control other women''s eyes. After a while, the receptionist handed the tablet to her, "Miss Jiang, take one of these. You are pregnant, one pill of this medicine will not affect you, but if you eat too much, it will be bad." "Thank you." Jiang Ruolan''s lips curved into a smile as she took the tablet. Then, she turned around and was about to return to her room. "Miss Jiang, your room is over there." The receptionist called out to her, and when Jiang Ruolan turned around, she pointed to the hallway on the other side of her. Man, this hotel was too big. Every time she went in and out of it these past few days, she would always be in the opposite direction of these two corridors. Because the two ends of the corridors were all elevators, she often forgot which elevator was the first to get on and which elevator was the second to go down. She smiled apologetically at the receptionist and walked to the other side. After about twenty minutes, her stomach finally felt better. She waited foolishly in a room like this all the time, waiting until she fell asleep. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know for how long she had slept. She suddenly woke up when she felt a gentle breeze blowing her body. She forgot to close the door on the balcony. As she opened her eyes, she immediately looked at the time. 10: 30 PM. F*ck, did Xian Zihao get chased away by the hotel''s investors? It was rare for a wife like her to get so excited, but even until now, Xian Zihao still hadn''t returned! Jiang Ruolan looked around, rubbed her legs, and got out of bed to close the door. The moment she left the room, she saw the room service staff carrying some toiletries to another room. "Miss Jiang." The room service staff greeted her. Before Jiang Ruolan opened the door, she saw Xian Zihao''s jacket on the rack beside the door, so she casually asked, "Excuse me, did Mr. Xian came back just now? I fell asleep and didn''t hear a sound, but I saw the coat he was wearing hanging here." "Oh, Mr. Xian came back more than half an hour ago, but he was holding some documents in his hands. He saw that you were sleeping and didn''t want to wake you up, so he asked us to get him another room." Xian Zihao had indeed come back! Didn''t he notice that her pajamas were special when he entered the room? So it turned out he really despised her. She really had a big belly, so her charm greatly decreased. Jiang Ruolan cursed a thousand languages in her heart. She then asked the staff with a smile, "Where is he now?" "That one." The room service staff took out a room card and gave it to her, "This is the room card for that room." Jiang Ruolan thanked him again and again. "Miss Jiang, Mr. Xian treats you so well. He didn''t even wake you up when he saw you asleep." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but blush as she smiled at the room service staff. Only after he had left did she walk towards the room Xian Zihao was in. Chapter 357 - Seducing Hubby ~ IV The suite was simple and very luxurious, with a small study room. The door of the study was open. Jiang Ruolan carefully walked over and peeked inside. There was a laptop on the table and Xian Zihao''s slender fingers were rapidly tapping on the laptop''s keyboard. There were also several documents laid on the table. Jiang Ruolan stood behind the door and watched him work. Unknowingly, she became entranced. She suddenly felt grateful to be his wife. Just imagine how many women were trying to be in her position right now but too bad, the man already belongs to her. Even though he did not look up, Xian Zihao still knew who was hiding behind the door. Without raising his head, he asked, "Why are you standing there in a daze? Are you awake?" Jiang Ruolan gently pushed the hair on the side of her face behind her ear and walked out from behind the door. Seeing that he was almost done with his work, she thought for a moment before calling out to him with a sweet voice. "Hubby ~" Then, she pushed her jacket from her shoulder and it fell to the floor. Her voice was too sweet and too coquettish. Xian Zihao''s slender fingers, which were moving on the keyboard, immediately stiffened as he turned his head to look at her. His gaze focused on the light golden nightgown, remaining motionless for a long time. ''''What''s the use of just looking? Why is there no reaction?'' Jiang Ruolan secretly thought. Could it be that she had exposed too little skin? She thought about it and lightly pulled at the material in front of her chest. She then quietly lifted the hem of her nightgown. Xian Zihao''s gaze followed the hem of her skirt, slowly moving from her fair and slender calves to the more enticing part of her body. Why did he just keep watching? Why wasn''t he moving? Was her charm really greatly reduced? Xian Zihao was only looking at her and did not react at all. Jiang Ruolan could not tell from his gaze whether he was attracted to her or not. Jiang Ruolan steeled her heart and walked towards him slowly. She looked at him shyly. "Zihao, are you tired?" Xian Zihao''s beautiful mouth twitched. He then put his hand on his forehead and casually placed the documents on the desk. He closed the file and no longer looked at her. Jiang Ruolan stood in place. When she saw that he was not taking the bait, she could not contain the suspicion in her heart. Often he would pounce on her without her doing anything. She slowly let go of her grip on her dress. Xian Zihao casually asked, "Wearing a little, aren''t you cold?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t answer. She merely said in a low voice, "I''m fine. Go back to your work." She bent down with a depressed expression, picked up her jacket from the floor, and put it on. She would never do such a shameful thing again! This was the first and the last time. So embarrassed. When she thought about the red light in the room that she purposely put on, did he not notice it when he first came back? How come Xian Zihao didn''t realize that she was so sexual? Hmph! Even after seeing her disappointed expression, Xian Zihao still remained calm. However, the corner of his mouth twitched a little. With a soft smile, he asked, "When did you buy this pajamas?" ''Your wife was trying to seduce you here and the only thing you could have asked her was when she bought the pajamas? Really?'' Jiang Ruolan glared at him angrily and looked down on his unromantic attitude. Did Xian Zihao really think it was easy for her to do this? He actually didn''t react to her actions at all! This hurt her self-esteem! As Jiang Ruolan thought of this, she took large strides and walked towards the door. What made her even angrier was that Xian Zihao didn''t even react to her departure. Her confidence was instantly reduced to negative numbers. Jiang Ruolan angrily returned to her room. She pulled off the piece of red silk on the lamp and turned around to return it to the room service staff. However, just as she turned around, she saw Xian Zihao leaning against the door with his arms crossed. He was staring at her. Jiang Ruolan cursed him in her heart and shifted her gaze away from him. She did not want to bother with him anymore and walked towards the door to return the red silk. "Are you sure that this thing is only used to change the color of the light and not to strangle me?" Xian Zihao stopped her from leaving while pointing to a piece of silk in her hand with a laugh. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched, "What do you mean by changing the color of the lights? I just used it to play! Go busy yourself. I need to return this item." As she spoke, she pushed his hands away. Xian Zihao suddenly grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms. He looked down and smiled at her, "Can''t you just say what do you want directly? Hmm? Why did you have to go through so much trouble to execute so many different moves? Where did you learn all this?" Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately flushed red as she struggled awkwardly in his embrace, "What are you saying? I didn''t--" "So you''re saying that you really intend to strangle me? Are you trying to murder your husband?" Xian Zihao laughed softly, and then without waiting for her to finish her sentence, he carried her in his arms and closed the door with his foot. "What are you doing? Aren''t you still busy?" His unromantic feelings had frozen Jiang Ruolan''s previous expectation. She didn''t want to say anything else for a while. She just stared at him with a long face. "What do you think? Why don''t you tell me what I am doing?" Xian Zihao slowly put her down on the bed. As soon as Jiang Ruolan saw his expression, she realized that he had deceived her. This was the first time in her life she had tried to seduce a man, and she was already so nervous to death. And because of that, she did not notice the unusual expression on his face. Jiang Ruolan let out a cry as she opened her mouth to bite him, but Xian Zihao took the opportunity to drive his flexible tongue straight into her mouth. His kisses were more intense than ever before. His shoulder trembled and a happy laugh came from his mouth. Then, he kissed her face once more, saying in a low, hoarse voice, "Wife, I like this birthday present very much." As Xian Zihao spoke, he kissed the sensitive spot behind her ear, hugging her as if he wanted to immerse her body into his blood and bones. His body was burning hot. Xian Zihao had lost the rationality that he usually had and was in a state of impatience and eagerness that Jiang Ruolan almost couldn''t bear. When he kissed her lips again, the only thing she could do was staring at him in a daze. Birthday? Could it be today was Xian Zihao''s birthday? Jiang Ruolan stared at him blankly. She hadn''t paid much attention to this until now and realized that she really wasn''t an unreliable wife. How come she didn''t even know her husband''s birthday? Jiang Ruolan vaguely remembered it when she read his file, but she didn''t record it down. On the other hand, Xian Zihao knew more about her than she had expected. A thought struck her and she took the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck. Tightly wrapping herself around him. She felt guilty and was so stupid for not knowing about this. Jiang Ruolan looked at the time. It was already 11.30 pm, and her heart was filled with even more guilt. When Xian Zihao kissed her forehead, she took the initiative to raise her head and kiss his adam''s apple. Xian Zihao''s body suddenly trembled violently. His large hand had already pulled away the light gold nightgown that covered her body. His fingers slowly brushed against the sensitive spot on her chest. Jiang Ruolan''s whole body tensed up, and her blood started to gush out of her body. "Today or tomorrow?" This was a very embarrassing and disappointing matter, but she still didn''t want to miss the chance to celebrate her birthday. Thus, she could only ask carefully. Xian Zihao laughed. He pecked her on the lips gently and lovingly. "It will be midnight soon. Even if we celebrate it tomorrow, it will still be fine. Whether it is intentional or just a coincidence, this gift is indeed within my heart." Chapter 358 - Seducing Hubby ~ V After saying that, he smiled and once again kissed her lips, which were slightly parted due to the beauty of his heart. His kiss was long and so intense. It was warm, passionate, and filled with an incomparable tenderness. Jiang Ruolan still wanted to know if his birthday was today or tomorrow, but there was no chance for her to say it. His lips were pressed against hers tightly. Xian Zihao''s long finger slowly caressed her body. Teasing and provoking her desire. Suddenly a bolt of lightning struck the dark night sky. It was raining outside the window, and thunder''s sound could be heard in the distance. The wind and rain outside the hotel made the room''s atmosphere even tenser. Jiang Ruolan gasped for breath as she slowly opened her eyes. Under the dim yellow light of the wall lamp, his drooping eyelashes reflected an exceptionally beautiful reflection. Xian Zihao''s eyelashes were so long that even she, a woman, was jealous of him. At the same time, Jiang Ruolan felt his fingers graze the wound on her forehead, which had already healed. Only the scars remained. Although the wound was not large, but it was deep and still needed a few days for the scar to disappear. Xian Zihao brushed her hair away and rubbed the scar gently. "Ruolan, don''t get injured anymore." His low, husky voice was filled with tenderness. Jiang Ruolan took his hand away from her forehead and pressed it against her face, "Zihao, you are my husband and Xian Family has given me a warm home. The whole Xian Family is my closest kins. Protecting them is not only your responsibility. I am your wife and I am also responsible for protecting grandfather. It was just a small accident." Up to this point, her mind was still distracted by Jiang Yijun''s problem. Xian Zihao''s gloomy look made Jiang Ruolan realize something. It seemed like he already knew something, but he didn''t say anything. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but bury her face in his chest, inhaling the smell that solely belongs to him. She closed her eyes and listened to his heartbeat. It was this smell, this touch... She had been waiting all her life for this special feeling. Xian Zihao lightly kissed her ears and nibbled on them. Jiang Ruolan had been in his embrace for a long time. It was raining outside, and even the cold air in the room was suffocating. She subconsciously stuck close to him. Xian Zihao slowly lowered his head and nibbled at her shoulder. His palm slid down her back and beneath her. His fingers were resting on her private parts. He lightly fiddled with the secret location. Jiang Ruolan uncomfortably moved her waist up slightly and Xian Zihao took this opportunity to enter his finger. "Zi..Zihao." He seemed to have reached his limit as he turned his head to bite her earlobe and fiercely said, "Next time you seduce me like this, I can''t guarantee that I will still be able to keep you prepared for so long." As soon as he said that, he picked her up and made her kneel on the bed. Her body was tightly hugged, and the strong male body was pressed down on her back with the strength that would not harm a child, overlapping closely. Seeing that Xian Zihao didn''t come closer, as if he was deliberately tormenting her, Jiang Ruolan panted slightly. She tried her best to straighten her body to prevent him from succeeding. Unexpectedly, he suddenly pushed her down and pushed inside in one go. "Ah " Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but cry out in a low voice. At the same time, she shyly buried her face in the blanket. Xian Zihao fiercely invaded her lips before he finally released her. *** Jiang Ruolan smiled as she got out of bed, went to find water to drink, and showering again to clean her sweaty body. Xian Zihao slowly followed her from behind. Since she was pregnant and although Xian Zihao clearly wasn''t satisfied with what they had done, as he hugged her and kissed her, he didn''t mess around. He didn''t want her to fall on the wet tiles accidentally. He carefully hugged her waist while running his hand along her shoulder, down her chest, and then gently caressing her stomach. After taking a shower, Jiang Ruolan walked out and changed into a bathrobe. She wiped her hair with the towel and watched Xian Zihao walk out of the bathroom with a happy expression on her face. She then immediately jumped into his arms. She raised her head and looked at him, "Hubby, was your birthday really yesterday or today? It''s midnight now." Xian Zihao smiled as he caressed her slightly wet hair. After looking at her for a long time, he then said in a low voice, "Now." "Really?" Immediately, Jiang Ruolan''s eyes lit up and she hurriedly changed her clothes. "That''s great! Luckily I didn''t miss it. Zihao, hurry up, wear your clothes! We are going out." "What are you doing?" He looked at the time. "I remember that yesterday when we took a taxi back, we passed a famous sweet shop nearby. I have seen it on the internet before. I heard that the cake in this cafe is delicious, and it must be prepared from dawn every day. Since we haven''t slept yet, let''s line up and order your birthday cake." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan immediately ran to change clothes. Xian Zihao didn''t stop her but looked at her expression with a smile. Seeing Jiang Ruolan wasn''t willing to miss his birthday, his eyes were filled with warmth and emotions. "It''s just a birthday, and I''m not a child. Do I have to eat cake?" Xian Zihao leaned against the wall and laughed as he watched her change. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment before turning back and saying seriously, "This is your first birthday that we will both celebrate after our marriage." As she brushed her hair, she said, "It''s a pity we''re in the United States. If we are at Greenville Residence, I''ll make your birthday cake." Xian Zihao walked over and gently held her in his arms. He gently kissed her and said, "Don''t worry. We''ll have a lifetime. You''ll definitely have plenty of opportunities to make my birthday cake." Jiang Ruolan''s lips curved up a little as she tiptoed forward to kiss his chin. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was adamant and didn''t want to miss his birthday, Xian Zihao could only smile and accompany her out of the hotel. They took a taxi to the famous dessert shop near Boston Polytechnic University''s campus and queued up. While the two of them were queuing up, the boys and girls who were also queuing up were mostly lovers. Seeing Jiang Ruolan standing next to her husband with her belly puffed out and a blissful expression on her face, they all revealed an envious expression. Xian Zihao also held her hand tightly to prevent the two of them from being swept away by the crowd. "Oh right, when did dad come from New York?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly asked. They had been in the United States for many days, but they never went to see Jiang Yijun''s mother. In fact, she had always been worried about this matter and always felt that something was pulling her to that place. Chapter 359 - Let Me Have Another Close Contact With Our Child Xian Zihao looked at the time. "It''s 3 in the morning. If nothing goes wrong, dad''s car will be here by 1 in the afternoon. Let''s go today!" Jiang Ruolan nodded. She didn''t know if Jiang Yijun knew that they were going to see his mother this time. When she came here, she heard from Old Man Xian that Jiang Yijun''s mother''s name was Jia Zhenzhen. Her father was a soldier and was accused of being involved in the big case twenty years ago. He was already under the law. If Jia Zhenzhen had not been sent to the United States by them at that time, she would not have had a good day at home. Jia Zhenzhen. Jiang Ruolan vaguely remembered seeing some black and white photos of the young woman in one of her mother''s photo albums. In that picture, her mother was standing with another girl around the same age. In the photo, they were like two very good sisters. In the photo, her mother held a paintbrush while the girl was standing beside her, happily laughing with her. They were standing in the European style of architecture, laughing heartily. What made the deepest impression on her was that the two women in the photo were very tall and of the same shape. If it weren''t for the fact that they had different faces, Jiang Ruolan would point to another girl in the photo as her mother. It was unknown if she remembered, or if there really was such a memory, but she vaguely remembered hearing her mother mention the name when she was very young. That name was Jia Zhenzhen. Therefore, when Jiang Ruolan heard the name of Jiang Yijun''s mother from Old Man Xian, she became even more curious. Now that she thought about it, she felt that it was already hard enough for her mother, who wasn''t too rich, to raise her, but why did she have to go to the orphanage and bring Jiang Yijun back too? Jiang Ruolan didn''t even know if it was the orphanage because at that time, she was still a child and didn''t even know anything. The couple in front of them had already ordered a cake. Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao walked forward and after she ordered the size and style of the cake, they happily rushed back to the hotel. "Zihao, in the years when you studied here, were you as cheerful as that university couple?" She asked. Xian Zihao didn''t answer and just silently looked out the window. After a while, he finally said, "If I didn''t have Xian Enterprise, maybe my life can be considered carefree and unrestrained." When Jiang Ruolan went to college, she didn''t have any time for entertainment at all. Not to mention a delicious cake, she couldn''t buy a single dollar of ice on the street because she had to save her money for tuition fees and living expenses. Not only did she have to support her life, but she also had to support Jiang Yijun''s life. Now that she saw those blissful couples holding hands, she had nothing but envy. Jiang Ruolan didn''t ask any further questions but instead leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Happy birthday, Zihao." Xian Zihao hugged her back. He bent his head and whispered into her ear with malicious intent, "Anyone can say such empty words. Since it''s my birthday, shouldn''t you let me continue to get closer to our child?" "Huh?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment. Get closer? The child hadn''t been born yet, so how can he be close? When she finally reacted, she saw that Xian Zihao had been laughing for a long time. Only then did she realize what was happening. Her face immediately flushed, and as she got out of the car, she used her hands to hammer his body while saying, "Xian Zihao, you''re such a hooligan!" Xian Zihao''s face was full of smiles. While she was blushing and struggling not to let him carry her, she walked over to the main door and said, "Alright, let''s stop this. It just rained a while ago, so the humidity is too high. Let''s quickly go back to our room and sleep, alright?" As the room''s door closed, Xian Zihao leaned against the wall while looking at Jiang Ruolan''s blushing face. He folded his arms across his chest. It was rare for Xian Zihao to lose his composure and be provoked by her. In fact, this can also be considered as a form of praise and silent acknowledgment. Jiang Ruolan''s heart immediately felt warmth. She suddenly turned around and smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck, saying, "This is the first time I''ve heard Mr. Xian''s dirty jokes." When Xian Zihao heard this, his eyes turned dark and he gently kissed her. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan felt her body being held horizontally by him. "Then let me have another close contact with our child ~" With that, he carried her to the bed. Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat as she giggled in his arms. Xian Zihao put her down on the bed and helped her undress. Jiang Ruolan had forgotten about being reserved today anyway, and since Xian Zihao seemed to like her own initiative, she followed his actions and helped him undress. However, the buttons on his shirt were not easy to unbutton. She could not unbutton it even after a long time, so she opened her mouth to bite it in frustration. Xian Zihao gave her a helpless look and began to do it himself. His eyes were full of mirth. He threw his clothes on the floor and gently pushed her onto the bed, smiling and kissing her hard on the lips. The blanket was still cold, so Jiang Ruolan stuck close to him. His body was very warm, and his skin was good enough to make people jealous. Jiang Ruolan quickly raised her hand to cover Xian Zihao''s impatient lips and gave him a coquettish look. She was delighted when she felt his muscles tighten. She leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Hubby, this time, let me." Xian Zihao''s body was immediately tense. After she finished speaking, Jiang Ruolan took the opportunity to turn her head and kiss him on his cheek. Seeing that his gaze had become even darker, she smiled again. Xian Zihao''s forehead was gradually covered in sweat. "Wife." On the other hand, Jiang Ruolan continued to blush unrestrainedly, just like a primary school student who had just learned how to read people''s minds. She was filled with curiosity and not willing to let go no matter what. Jiang Ruolan kept teasing Xian Zihao until he couldn''t hold it in anymore. With a snort, she raised her head to look at him complacently. His eyes, which were filled with lust, shone with an unusual dangerous light, as he pushed her down. She pounded him, dodging his lips left and right. "Disgusting! Zihao! We just agreed on it!" Xian Zihao''s breathing was abnormally heavy as he whispered hoarsely next to her ear, "Ruolan, I can''t wait anymore." Jiang Ruolan''s entire body felt numb. The initiative from before had long been controlled by him, and she no longer had the strength to fight him. She could only turn into a puddle of melting water, allowing his desires to flow freely. After dawn, Jiang Ruolan slept for a long time. Since she slept too soundly, she didn''t know when Xian Zihao left. When she woke up and went out of her room, she received a call from Xian Zihao. "Hello, Zihao." "Dad is here, we have contacted the staff at the sanatorium. We will visit her tonight. If you want to stay asleep, rest in the room. We will be back tomorrow." Xian Zihao said softly on the phone. "I''m not tired. I want to go with you to see Yijun''s mother." Her tone was firm. It went quiet for a moment, as if Xian Zihao had stopped breathing. A moment later, he said, "Alright, I''ll come back and pick you up before we depart." "Alright, then." Jiang Ruolan walked back to her room after she hung up the phone. She took out the white crystal necklace from her luggage and carefully looked through it. She then held it tightly in her palm. At that moment, her phone rang again. She thought it was Xian Zihao who came to pick her up. She took out her phone and saw that the caller was Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment before she answered the call. In order to prevent Jiang Yijun from feeling that something was wrong with her, she directly said with a smile, "Yijun? You brat, after disappearing for so many days, you''re finally willing to call me?" Jiang Yijun was silent for a moment and then asked, "You went to America?" Chapter 360 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen I Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment by his question to her. She didn''t know how to answer it. She only hesitated for a moment before she said, "I just accompanied dad and Zihao happened to go back to Xian Enterprise to meet with some board members." "Oh? Not because you want to meet with someone special?" He asked. "Someone special?" Jiang Ruolan played dumb and laughed, "What special person? Aren''t the people here all foreigners? How special can they be? Besides, there are a lot of Chinese here, so it''s not that inconvenient to speak the language. Don''t worry about me ~" Jiang Ruolan laughed and quickly changed the topic, "Yijun, haven''t you met with some leaders of the organization recently? From what grandpa said, the work that Zihao and dad arranged for you seems good enough. In which department do you work? Since you just started, you can''t continue to be at the top, but you can get there in less than a year, right?" Jiang Yijun replied faintly. "Yes, for now." "That''s good. Since you are willing to live a stable life in H City, then I am relieved." Jiang Ruolan thought again and felt that she should say something. She said softly. "Yijun, we must let go of the things of the past generations. Live in the present and do not let yourself suffer. Don''t force yourself to the point of despair where no one can help you." There was a long silence at the end of the line. Then, Jiang Yijun said mockingly, "Jiang Ruolan, you don''t understand me at all." Jiang Ruolan remained silent. That''s right, she once thought that she understood this little brother, but now, she realized that she really did not. "Let''s make an analogy and compare it with our hearts. Can you really forget the problems of the previous generation you are talking about? I mean, if the perpetrator who forced your mother to die or made your mother crazy is the Xian Family, what would you do? Can you still get along well with Xian Zihao? Can you still get close and share the same bed with him?" Jiang Yijun''s cold voice penetrated Jiang Ruolan''s bones directly from the phone. "You You already know about it? "She was shocked. Jiang Yijun already knew that his mother had gone crazy. But when did he know? How come she never knew he had so many secrets? As his elder sister, she was still unclear about all of this. "Jiang Ruolan, don''t just stand there and be silent. Answer my question! No matter what you think about me now, I have never changed. Either the relationship between brother and sister or ..." Jiang Yijun stopped, as if he didn''t want to make things difficult for her, and continue. "I just hope one day, you will not be hurt." Hurt? This had nothing to do with her, so what harm would she suffer? What Jiang Yijun meant was that sooner or later, he would fall out with the Xian Family, and she would be in a dilemma. Was this the kind of harm he was talking about? However, from Jiang Yijun''s tone, it seemed like he was talking about different things. "Yijun?" Jiang Ruolan called his name doubtfully. The other side stopped talking. She could only hear the steady breathing and couldn''t help but to clench the phone tightly. "What exactly do you know? Tell me. Whether it''s to your mother or my mother, I want to know the truth. If you do know something about it, don''t hide it from me!" "You don''t want to know the truth." He hung up the phone after speaking indifferently. "Yijun? Hello? Yijun!" A long "beep" came from the phone. Jiang Ruolan looked down at the disconnected phone and called him again, but she couldn''t get through. She gritted her teeth with hatred. Since she can''t call that brat, she decided to send a text message and wait for his reply. Jiang Ruolan sent a lot of messages and the last message was to ask about the meaning of what he had just said. After sending the message, she stared at her phone in a daze before looking at the crystal necklace on her hand from time to time. Gradually, a string of memories flashed past her mind, but she didn''t grab hold of it. It only lasted for a moment, causing her almost to guess what it was. However, because she couldn''t grasp hold of that feeling, she became even more confused. **** They arrived at the sanitarium in the evening. Xian Zihao opened the door of the passenger seat and helped Jiang Ruolan get out of the car. He then held her hands before closing the door. When Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Jian got out of the car in front of her, she immediately took her hand away, a little embarrassed with their intimate gesture. She looked at Xian Jian and smiled. Even after so long, she still felt a sense of alienation towards her father-in-law. Even though he had stopped asking her to divorce because of the child in her womb, he usually looked too serious and didn''t have any good feelings towards her. But this time, when Jiang Ruolan greeted him, he turned his head and looked at her, nodding with a mild expression. "The sanatorium is very far away and surrounded by American farms. Don''t wander around, especially you, with such a big belly. You don''t need to follow us. I asked Zihao to make a call in advance and arrange a room for you. If you are tired, go rest." It was rare for Xian Jian to say something like that to her. Jiang Ruolan''s heart immediately felt warm. She smiled and said, "Dad, I''m not tired. Walking while pregnant is good for my health." "Alright then." Xian Jian didn''t want to say more, so he just nodded. With his hands behind his back, he walked under doctors'' guidance and nurses who came out to greet him. His expression was very dignified; the nurses and doctors in the nursing home were very familiar with him. This nursing home must be the property of the Xian Family. "Is this sanatorium owned by the Xian Family?" She took this opportunity to ask Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao smiled without saying a word, but it could be considered as a tacit agreement. Jiang Ruolan scratched her forehead and muttered under her breath, "Just how deep is the foundation of your Xian Family? Don''t tell me you''re just being cunning?" Her original intention was to joke around, but Xian Zihao remained silent and replied after a while, "Who knows." "Look at you, why are you so serious? I''m just joking!" Jiang Ruolan was always quick to react. "Anyway, this is a problem of the previous generation. I don''t know how grandpa and dad are going to deal with these things, and I also don''t know if Yijun''s mother can be cured." "Some things were originally irreparable mistakes." Xian Zihao looked at her deeply. "Since you are wrong, you have to think of other ways to redeem it, like what dad has been doing to mom." Jiang Ruolan giggled. "Wasn''t it because of a mistake that you were able to meet me back then? Aiya, let''s not talk about this, are dad going to see Auntie Jia now? Can we go and meet her too?" "We can''t go over for the time being." Xian Zihao''s face slightly sunk as he said seriously, "I''ve already received medical records from the sanatorium. Jia Zhenzhen''s hysteria has been afflicting her for more than 20 years. In these years, she has been in a crazed state, even becoming violent, and no one can get close to her without being harmed. I heard that her mood had improved a lot in the last two days, but I''m not sure if dad can get close to her." The meaning behind his words was that in Jia Zhenzhen''s current state, even a strong man would be at risk of injury. Not to mention a pregnant woman like Jiang Ruolan, so of course, she could not approach her casually. Jiang Ruolan was a little disappointed, but she also knew that she should not take the risk. She just smiled and nodded, "Then let''s wait for the news from dad. I really want to see her and talk about Yijun. Maybe she''ll wake up because of her son." Xian Zihao pulled Jiang Ruolan to his chest and rested his forehead against hers. A warm breath brushed against her cheek. He gently pinched her face and said with a smile, "Wife, I''m jealous." "What?" Jiang Ruolan froze. "You once said that Yijun is the only pillar in your life. If he wasn''t here, you might be starving to death, or you may lose the desire to live. What about now?" Xian Zihao asked with a slight smile, but his eyes filled with deep seriousness. Chapter 361 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen II Seeing Jiang Ruolan in a daze, Xian Zihao continued to smile faintly. He took her hair, gently twisted it around his fingers, and used the ends of her hair to scratch her ears, causing her to dodge continuously. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stand it anymore and she laughed while pushing his hands away. "Stop, it''s so itchy! What are you jealous of? Yijun and I have been mutually supportive and encouraging each other, and you, Xian Zihao, have always been kind to me and." She stopped and could not help but sigh. She turned around and leaned against the car door and said, "You are still my child''s father after all." "Just the father?" His pretty eyebrows slightly raised, yet he looked dissatisfied. Xian Zihao then leaned over and kissed her forehead gently. Jiang Ruolan pushed him away with a smile. She was afraid that the medical staff outside the nursing home would laugh at their public display of affection. She slapped him away uncomfortably. "Wolf, please go away. Don''t take advantage of me!" "Don''t be in such a hurry to blush, I haven''t finished speaking ~" Xian Zihao caressed her neck and said softly, "You once promised me that no matter what happens, you will trust me and understand me. You will not be easily swayed by the appearance of such trivial things." His words were incredibly soft, but his tone was serious. Xian Zihao''s fingers slowly slipped through her hair. Jiang Ruolan recalled that she had secretly sent an SMS to Jiang Yijun, but she never got a reply from him. At the time, Xian Zihao was not with her, so he certainly could not read the contents of her text message, but why when she saw a strange expression on his face, did she feel that he knew something? "Are you going to hold your promise?" Before she could say anything, Xian Zihao smiled softly and looked at her. Jiang Ruolan looked straight in his eyes and said earnestly. "Don''t I always trust you?" "Hmm?" Xian Zihao didn''t seem to believe it. ''What a bastard. Man, why is he looking at things so thoroughly.'' Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She leaned back against the car door and remembered carefully what Jiang Yijun had said to her on the phone today before telling the truth, "Yijun knows who his mother is and he also knows Jia Zhenzhen was sent to America by grandfather. I don''t know if he will come here to look for her, but his voice made me feel very" "What did he say?" "He didn''t say anything. I knew Yijun very well. Although I don''t know what he wants to do right now, but I know that since he is willing to do something, then he must have a reason for it. I don''t know what his reason is, and I don''t know his goal, but his words made me feel very uneasy." Jiang Ruolan scratched her ear and laughed awkwardly. "Forget it, maybe I''m just overthinking it." Xian Zihao smiled apologetically at Jiang Ruolan''s grinning face. "You should believe me even if you don''t trust the Xian Family." Jiang Ruolan nodded her head vigorously, "Zihao, I believe in you. I''ll always believe you." Xian Zihao stood next to her, slowly smoothing her messy hair. He said lightly, "You don''t have to believe what shows on the surface. Your heart is the most important thing. Believe in your heart, hmm?" Trust...It was the greatest pillar of love and marriage and also the greatest crisis. Xian Zihao''s eyes were so confident, so deep in love, and so worried about her. Although Jiang Ruolan had never talked about love before, she can understand that his love was something she cherished. People would feel pain because they loved too deeply, and being in love means they cannot tolerate too much misunderstanding and distrust. She understood that, and of course, Xian Zihao understood it better. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. At that moment, she suddenly felt that everything was already clear to her. That''s right, with Xian Zihao by her side, no matter how perplexed she was, this matter would be solved sooner or later. Why did she have to think it over on her own? Thus, Jiang Ruolan smiled as she carefully extended her hand towards his palm. Xian Zihao sensed her movements and gripped her hand tightly. He glanced back at her but didn''t say anything. Instead, he took her into the nursing home with him. When they arrived at the sanatorium, it was almost late at night. The staff here have arranged a nutritious and healthy dinner for them. After eating, Jiang Ruolan walked around the backyard and saw that many patients with dementia were accompanied by family members. Although this nursing home was privately owned by the Xian Family, their patients were not just Jia Zhenzhen. According to Xian Zihao, the nursing home was not large at first, it was just a small nursing home. After that, it gradually expanded over the course of twenty years. The families of the patients from New York City and in the vicinity of Boston also came to visit as well. Knowing that the nursing home environment was not bad, they also bring dementia patients here. Jiang Ruolan stood in the grass and looked at the scene. She felt sad for no reason. If Jiang Yijun saw this, his heart would definitely be in pain, right? His mother had been confined here for more than twenty years and could not even see her own son. "Miss Jiang, the wind is strong tonight. Mr. Xian has gone to accompany his father. He instructed us to tell you not to be too exposed to the cold wind." At this time, a nurse walked over and spoke politely to her. "Oh, thanks for the reminder. Wait, I wanted to ask something." Jiang Ruolan turned around and asked with a smile, "How is Auntie Jia''s condition? Except for being crazy, is she healthy in other aspects?" The nurse knew that she was Xian Jian''s daughter-in-law, and naturally did not hide too much, so she replied, "Her physical condition is not bad, but only a few people can approach her. Usually, only two doctors can examine her in a timely manner. We, the medical staff, have been working here for years, but we never got within two meters of her, so we can''t tell you clearly her specific situation." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "Then what if she wants to eat and drink, or to the toilet? She will go alone?" "Usually, we would send food to the door of her room. When she was hungry, she would go out and find her food. When she saw the food, she would bring it in." "From the sound of it, she should still have some rational thought, right?" "No. Now she does look very normal, but when she''s in an abnormal state, she''s very scary. For example, when we were busy, and she was hungry, we sent her food an hour late. She will open the door herself and go out looking for the food. At times like this, we often find her in the trash in the front yard of the hospital." Jiang Ruolan frowned. "Is it that serious?" "A few years ago, a new doctor tried to examine her body to see if her hysteria could be treated, but at the time she did not look as usual. She went to the sanatorium''s kitchen and came out with two kitchen knives to cut people." "She has injured too many people here, so no one is willing to approach her now. Apart from some doctors who have worked here for more than 20 years and examine her every week, no one else will approach her. At most, when she urinates and needs someone''s help to pull on her pants, the doctor will send someone to her. They will give her a sedative and then change her clothes when she is sleeping. I''ve been tormented by her this entire time, but I think her health is pretty good. Even a few male doctors can''t hold her down, so how could she possibly be in bad condition?" After saying that, the nurse secretly hid a look of disgust and did not dare to express it too much. She then smiled, "Miss Jiang, that Jia Zhenzhen, you better not go near her. You''re pregnant, if you go near her, there might be problems later." Chapter 362 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen III "Thanks for the reminder, I will be careful." Jiang Ruolan nodded gratefully. "Sigh, I have to say, this Jia Zhenzhen is really pitiful." The nurse shook her head and continued, "For the past 20 years, no one has come to see her. When I started working in this sanatorium, I heard that this place was set up for her by one of our state officials. I was jealous at that time and thinking about how deeply this person loved her, and only after working for a few years did I realize that she was actually locked up here with no freedom at all." "No one has come to see her in all these years, but I heard that she still had a good sister who would often come to visit her and chat with her. However, several years have passed and that good sister of hers stopped coming and never appeared again." Upon hearing the word ''good sister'', Jiang Ruolan tilted her head and looked at the nurse blankly, not knowing what to say. Was Jia Zhenzhen''s good sister, her mother? Jiang Ruolan didn''t have a lot of memories about her mother. The most vivid memories were of the woman in red taking Jiang Yijun and her to the building''s rooftop with her messy hair. But before that, there had been only a few vague fragments. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t remember when her mother came to the United States. At that time, she was so young, so she couldn''t remember it clearly. "Jia Zhenzhen has a weird quirk. She likes to watch TV, especially about politics. I think she probably still recognized Xian Jian. I remember when I brought her food, she sat quietly in the ward watching TV, and at that time, the announcer was praising him. Jia Zhenzhen was sitting there alone, and then she suddenly started crying. Oh yes, is there someone with the surname Jiang in this country? She would pinch her leg whenever she saw him on TV. I often saw her pinching her leg until it turned to bluish purple." "Miss Jiang. Miss Jiang, are you still listening?" The nurse asked in a low voice. Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her daze and looked at the nurse. She then said with a smile, "I''m listening." It seemed that the medical staff here didn''t know the outside world''s news because of the closed-door environment. It was rare to see someone speaking non-stop to a stranger. Jiang Ruolan muttered to herself before asking, "Can you find out the information about the good sister who visited her for the past 20 years ago or some photos of her?" The nurse was stunned for a moment. Apparently, she did not think Jiang Ruolan would change the topic to someone else. Immediately she became alert. The nurse looked at her hesitantly, regretting saying too much to her. Seeing her expression, Jiang Ruolan said softly, "The woman who often comes to see Jia Zhenzhen should be my mother. She has already been gone for many years, and it was only by chance that I found out that Auntie Jia and my mother might have been good sisters after coming here. I have no bad intentions. I just wanted to know about this woman." Seeing that the nurse was still skeptical and looked at her carefully, Jiang Ruolan smiled. "I certainly have no intention of trying to deceive you. If you don''t want to say it, it''s okay. I just want to know more about my mother''s past. I will not make it difficult for you." When she said that, she smiled embarrassedly at the nurse. At this moment, the nurse opened her mouth and muttered in a low voice, "After many years, no one has specifically visited Jia Zhenzhen, and no one is interested in her friends. But Miss Jiang, your question just now was all too sudden, so I don''t know if I should say it or not." Jiang Ruolan just smiled. "I''m just a senior nurse who has been working here for a few years. There are a lot of things I''m not sure about, but I remember that there was a wall with pictures of the past lives of all the patients. Our dean created a memory wall and had the patients'' families take the old photos and put them on the wall." "The patient would walk around and take a look, and there were also photos of Jia Zhenzhen when she was young, but there were only two of them. When the first time I saw you, I noticed that you did resemble the woman in the picture." Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at the sanatorium on the other side and started to realize that she didn''t want to know the answer to her question anymore. Although both she and Jiang Yijun had Zhou Qingling''s picture, it wasn''t much. Furthermore, their memories of their mother could only be considered blurry. However, if she started looking at other pictures, she might remember some of the memories. In such an important place, there''s her mother''s pictures. It was clear how good the relationship between Jia Zhenzhen and her mother was back then. "Miss Jiang, do you want to go there and take a look? It just so happens that I''m going to the auxiliary building to deliver something." The nurse asked kindly. Jiang Ruolan nodded. Seeing that the nurse was indeed carrying some small medical equipment, she simply extended her hand to receive two of them. "I''ll send them with you." Seeing Jiang Ruolan holding the two medical equipment, the nurse quickly took them from her. "How can this be? Miss Jiang, what you''re carrying inside your stomach right now is a treasure of the Xian Family. How can I let you carry such a heavy item." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but smile as she followed the nurse from behind. All the way there, the nurse kept talking about the interesting things and helplessness of the patients nearby. Jiang Ruolan turned her head and looked at the patient''s family, accompanying the patient on their walk. She remembered what they had said about Jia Zhenzhen''s illness. These patients still had their family members to accompany them, and their condition gradually stabilized. Jia Zhenzhen had already gone mad for twenty-odd years, and no one came to visit her. It was so hard to cure her illness and it was probably because of the loneliness in her bones. They walked along the path that led to the pond on the other side of the lawn. There were three paths leading to the second building and the closest one was a cobblestone path under a tree''s shade. There were all sorts of green plants around the pond surrounded by the cobblestone path. The water was very clear, and surrounded by a fountain in the middle. It seemed that the Xian Family did deliberately choose this remote place to build this sanitarium, just like Xian Residence. The environment here was good and the scenery was elegant and beautiful. It was indeed a place suitable for cultivating the mind. Jiang Ruolan followed the nurse down the path to the side building, and as they entered, the nurse immediately smiled and said hello to several nurses who were walking out the front door. When Jiang Ruolan arrived with Xian Jian this evening, all the doctors and nurses had come out to greet them, and most of them recognized her as Xian Jian''s daughter-in-law. So when they saw her, no one asked her anything and allowed the nurse to take her in. When they arrived at the so-called wall of memories, the nurse pointed at the two photos in the corner and said, "Miss Jiang, look. All these black and white photos belong to Jia Zhenzhen." "By the way, I heard Jia Zhenzhen almost destroyed this memory wall. Fortunately, she was stopped immediately by our people." Chapter 363 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen IV Jiang Ruolan walked over to the wall and looked at the small writing under the pictures. Jia Zhenzhen was born in 1966 in M City and was raised in a Chinese military environment. Her father was accused of being involved in a corruption case and was punished by the law, resulting in the Jia Family''s downfall. Jia Zhenzhen went to the United States to continue her studies and took a drawing program. She had excellent results, but unfortunately, she suffered from intermittent psychosis in 198x. Jia Zhenzhen and her mother were almost the same age. So they met when they were studying painting in the United States? Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes and looked at the blurry color photo. Two young girls in red and one of them combed the girl''s hair. The girl was her mother. The two sisters stood together like twin sisters, from their attire to their makeup to their hair to their stature. If one looked closely, they could see that the two were really close. This photo must have been taken when they were young. They had the same appearance and temperament, and they had evoked a sense of intimacy with each other. Jiang Ruolan carefully looked at Jia Zhenzhen''s face. She felt like she had seen her somewhere before, but she could not remember it. Seeing these photos, her mind became confused. There were a lot of things running around in her head, but she couldn''t grasp a single complete thought. "Actually, after so many years, all the new doctors here had tried their best to cure her. However, she did not let anyone near her, so everyone gradually gave up. Jia Zhenzhen is now about fifty years old. Even if she was docile and willing to accept treatment, it might take a few years to ten years for her to recover. Therefore, the people here are too lazy to try again. They just need to follow Xian Family''s order and take good care of her, never letting her run away." "She hasn''t left for all these years?" Jiang Ruolan asked softly. "Left? I''m not sure. I don''t think she left. She has been here all these years I''ve been working here." After that, the nurse whispered into Jiang Ruolan''s ear, as if she was afraid others would hear. "Let me tell you something. Rather than leaving her here to recuperate, I think it''s more like to lock her up here." Jiang Ruolan frowned, but she didn''t show much emotion. She just looked at the nurse silently and smiled faintly. "Thank you for telling me so much." Seeing her serious expression, the nurse immediately blushed and whispered, "Women gossip. The doctors and nurses in our nursing home are used to these things and everyone knows it. No matter what Jia Zhenzhen is doing or why she is locked up here, no one knows. So, I can''t tell you more about this." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and didn''t say anything. If Jiang Yijun knew that his own mother was living such a life here ... If he knew that his mother was imprisoned like this for more than 20 years. Not to mention Jiang Yijun, even if it were her, she would feel pain and hate. Why can a good woman go crazy? It seemed that this incident happened in the same year. Jia Zhenzhen going crazy, her mother committed suicide. What has really happened? Jiang Ruolan looked back over the events of that year, one of which had been the embezzlement of military equipment that Xian Zihao had told her about. At that time, Jia Zhenzhen''s father was in charge of that department. Could it be that there was some huge conspiracy behind it? It was late at night when Jiang Ruolan returned to her room. She held the necklace in her hand, considering the connection between these things. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from outside, so she opened the door and walked out. She saw Xian Jian, whose clothes were a little wet, with red spots on his forehead, walking with a very dark expression. Xian Zihao, who followed behind, calmly explained something to the doctors and nurses. Jiang Ruolan quickly asked, "Dad? What''s going on?" "Madwoman!" Xian Jian seemed a little furious. After swearing, he immediately took off his wet coat and walked to the room arranged for him. Xian Zihao stopped by Jiang Ruolan''s side and turned around to speak to the doctors and nurses. After they had left, he turned around and glanced at her. "It''s already 10, why aren''t you asleep yet?" "What happened to dad?" Jiang Ruolan asked in a low voice. Xian Zihao took her hand and gently pushed her inside, "Let''s talk inside." After they both entered the room, Jiang Ruolan pushed his hand away. She was about to ask something when she saw a frown on his forehead, as if he was holding back the pain. She was stunned for a moment. Xian Zihao''s frown only lasted for a moment, but his expression was caught by her. Jiang Ruolan immediately pulled up the sleeve of his shirt, ignoring his protests. His arm was bruised, as if it had been injured by something. There was blood on the skin, but it was dried up. Jiang Ruolan looked at his shirt and just noticed that Xian Zihao was wearing another shirt. He had changed his shirt before he came back. It was obvious that he did not want to worry her. "Come and sit down. I''ll go get some iodine." She pulled him to the couch and forced him to sit down. "I was only slightly injured, no need to apply for medicine." Xian Zihao stopped her and said, "I''m fine, I just hit the corner of a wooden chair." "How?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. Xian Jian was soaking wet, and his forehead looked like it had been smashed by something. Seeing Xian Zihao sigh, she immediately understood. "You guys went to see Jia Zhenzhen?" Xian Zihao smiled and nodded silently. Jiang Ruolan frowned, "How come you can''t even stop a fifty-year-old woman? No matter how crazy she is, as long as she doesn''t have a knife or something sharp in her hand, you can''t get hurt." Xian Zihao pulled her to his side and said softly, "Stop worrying. When I''m accompanying dad, Jia Zhenzhen is standing on the balcony. If we force our way in, she might fall off on the spur of the moment, and since she lives on the fifth floor, she''ll die if she falls. Dad tried to get close, but Jia Zhenzhen suddenly threw a bowl, and it hit him on the forehead." "Then how did you get injured?" Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached as she caressed his arm and pursed her lips. Looking at the bruise on his arm, she felt as if a needle had pricked her heart. "Dad didn''t believe that she didn''t recognize him and wanted to get closer. Jia Zhenzhen immediately hugged her chair and threw it towards him. I was afraid dad would get hurt, so I stretched out my hand to block it." Jiang Ruolan no longer spoke and just pushed his hand away, not letting him hold her hand. She got up and opened the door, asked the man outside to bring some iodine and medicine, then walked back and sat down next to him, carefully pulled his sleeves over his arm. She looked around and found that it was indeed just a small wound from the impact, but because a sharp corner of the chair hit him, his skin had been broken. "Did she react badly when she saw dad?" Jiang Ruolan asked as she got up to take a clean wet towel and wipe the wound on his arm. Xian Zihao did not mind the injury, but since Jiang Ruolan insisted on treating him, he did not stop her. He nodded seriously and sighed, "This is far more serious than we expected." Jiang Ruolan paused. At this moment, there was a knock on the door. She got up once again, opened the door, and took iodine and medicine. After thanking the man, she returned to Xian Zihao''s side. "I will use iodine to disinfect first. This will hurt, so bear with it" Jiang Ruolan opened the iodine lid and sterilized the wound carefully afterward. Although this was a sanatorium, and there''s a lot of nurses outside that could treat his wound better than her, Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao wouldn''t find someone to bandage such a small wound. She could only use her knowledge when she worked at the clinic to treat him. "Did she really forget dad? If she is, then why was there such a violent reaction? Throw a chair? Isn''t that a little too much?" Jiang Ruolan looked up at Xian Zihao as she spoke. Chapter 364 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen VI Xian Zihao smiled, took her hand, and hugged her body tightly before he said, "Rest calmly here, don''t think too much. It''s already too late and Jia Zhenzhen has already taken a sedative. When we go to visit her tomorrow, we will be careful. Stop worrying, be good." Be good, your sister! He was already injured to such an extent, yet he was still coaxing her like a child Jiang Ruolan angrily hit his chest with her hand. Xian Zihao grabbed her hand and said, "All right, I''m going to bandage the wound. You go rest first, I need to see dad." Jiang Ruolan, who had been held by him, deliberately pressed the wound on his arm. Just when Xian Zihao was about to release her, she grabbed his arm and began to bandage it. Jiang Ruolan''s mood was not bad. Seeing that Xian Zihao didn''t mind the injury, she said nothing more and just smiled as she glanced at him before tilting her head, "Xian Zihao, why do I feel that you look worse when you wear casual clothes than your usual suit?" "Is that so?" Xian Zihao squinted his eyes as he pressed her face against his chest. He kissed her hair and looked at her with affectionate eyes. Their two hearts were already so close. Leaning on his chest, Jiang Ruolan looked as if she had already let go of all her restraints and hesitations. Seeing her like this, how could Xian Zihao not taste her? That would be too bad for their marriage. Besides, Jiang Ruolan seemed to be thinking of something when she leaned against his chest. Her face flushed and her breathing was heavy. Her eyes were glassy like a blooming flower. Xian Zihao bent his head to kiss her lips. Jiang Ruolan immediately looked away and his lips fell on her cheek. She muttered with a smile, "Hubby, your arm has just been bandaged. Be good and don''t move around recklessly ~" Xian Zihao took a deep breath. He pushed her face towards him and kissed her on the lips. Sucking and biting. Only when he was satisfied did he release her. *** It was already late, but Xian Jian was also injured, so Xian Zihao wanted to go see him. Since Jiang Ruolan couldn''t sleep, she decided to follow him. Shortly after knocking on the door, the door opened. Xian Jian had already changed his clothes, but he still looked angry. When he saw them outside the door, he glanced at Jiang Ruolan and said, "Don''t forget to bandage Zihao''s wounds." "It''s already been covered, can''t you see it? Ruolan bandages it." Xian Zihao smiled. He didn''t care if Xian Jian was willing or not, he just walked straight in. Jiang Ruolan followed him into the room. When she smelled the smoke in the room, she stopped. At the same time, she saw Xian Zihao frowning. He turned around and glanced at her, telling her to go back first. She was pregnant and he was worried about her. Jiang Ruolan stopped walking and asked out of concern, "Dad, don''t you want to treat the wound on your forehead? Even if the wound on your forehead is not severe, you should still apply medicine to reduce the swelling." "No need, I won''t die." Xian Jian sighed a little before he waved his hand. "The smoke is thick here, go back." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything else and just smiled politely before turning around and leaving. Xian Zihao stayed in Xian Jian''s room, not sure if the father and son wanted to discuss something. Jiang Ruolan didn''t stay to listen to them, but as the door closed, she heard Xian Jian''s voice from across the door. "Tomorrow, get a doctor to give her two more sedatives. I''ll see her again. With her crazy condition, Zihao, you better not go." Jiang Ruolan didn''t hear what they said after that because someone was passing by. It was not good for her to eavesdrop on the conversation, so she just turned around and walked away. The next day, Jiang Ruolan went for a walk in the sanatorium''s beautiful backyard while holding her stomach, imagining the happy scene of the family of three. When Xian Jian and Xian Zihao were a bit busy yesterday, she had found this beautiful spring by herself. Yesterday evening, as she passed a rather high-rise nursing home, a porcelain bowl suddenly fell from whoever knew which floor and landed at her feet, frightening her so much that she did not dare to walk in the front garden again. Based on the loud sound of the bowl hitting the ground, at least the bowl fell from the fourth or fifth floor, accompanied by several screams and sounds. The front garden was too close to the ward where the patients lived, so today, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to go through the front garden and wandered alone in the backyard. Thinking that she would move a lot here, she wanted to find nutritious herbal liquid at the sanatorium pharmacy, but she still did not find the pharmacy after looking for it for so long. Two paramedics were pushing a woman with disheveled hair through the backyard. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked towards them and asked politely, "Excuse me, may I ask where the pharmacy is? I want to find out if there''s any nutritious herbal liquid for pregnant women to drink." At this moment, the woman with disheveled hair, who was sitting on the wheelchair, suddenly looked up through the messy hair in front of her face. Her eyes were not like the eyes of normal people. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but take a step back when that sharp gaze was staring at her. She didn''t know who this patient was and whether she (the woman) was in a delirious state or not. It was better if she was not too close to her. Jiang Ruolan looked at the woman again. The woman''s hair was messy, and the hospital gown she wore looked as if it had just been torn apart. A strong smell of urine scattered in the air, and the way this woman looked at her, gave her a strange feeling. "Miss Jiang, the pharmacy is located near the front garden. It is in the main building and on the first floor. The right side is for western medicine and the left side is for traditional Chinese medicine. If you can''t find it, we will lead the way." said one of the paramedics who was pushing the wheelchair. "There''s no need, I''ll look for it myself. You guys can continue doing your work." Jiang Ruolan looked hesitantly at the woman who was staring at her through her (the woman) messy hair. Since she could not see her face clearly, she asked with uncertainty, "Who is she?" "She is Jia Zhenzhen. Just now, Mr. Xian went to see her again, and she bit him, refusing to let him come near her. It had been two days and she still won''t let him approach her." The paramedic sighed, "Miss Jiang, even though she has been given a sedative, she is still unstable. You should stay away from her and don''t get too close to her. She has been going crazy from time to time, and no one can predict what she will do to you." Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at Jia Zhenzhen again. ''She is Jiang Yijun''s mother, Jia Zhenzhen?'' In the past two days, Jiang Ruolan had only heard of her misery. How can she look so frightening as she was now? Jiang Ruolan didn''t mind the smell of urine on her body, but she was not used to it either. Although she didn''t get close, she no longer feared Jia Zhenzhen''s gaze on her. Jiang Ruolan looked back at her carefully. Jia Zhenzhen only stared coldly at her for a short while before she closed her eyes. It seemed that she was finally unable to persevere any longer. Jiang Ruolan followed the paramedics slowly from behind. Jia Zhenzhen didn''t want to see Xian Jian; she will bite and destroy any items when her illness strikes. But will she behave like that when she sees her son, Jiang Yijun? Jiang Ruolan quickly walked next to the wheelchair. She cautiously asked, "Auntie Jia, hello. Do you remember Jiang Yijun? He is your son, your biological son. Jiang Yijun, oh, no, he was called by Xian Yijun now. He was adopted by my mother when he was very young, that''s why he''s surnamed Jiang like me." Jiang Ruolan had thought that there would be some sort of miracle. She even naively guessed that it was impossible for a person to go crazy so easily. She thought Jia Zhenzhen would react to her words. However, Jia Zhenzhen didn''t react at all. She just sat there quietly, and even her fingers were not moving at all. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked to the front and looked down. She saw the woman''s head slightly tilted to the side. That strange and frightening look was gone. Her messy hair was covering most of her face. It was easy to see that she was a bit weak now. Chapter 365 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen VII "Miss Jiang, Jia Zhenzhen has just peed in her pants. We need to change her clothes as soon as she''s asleep. It''s inconvenient for us to stay here for too long." The paramedic could tell that Jiang Ruolan seemed to have something to say to Jia Zhenzhen, so she warned her with good intentions. Jiang Ruolan froze for a moment before nodding. "I am sorry." "Although no one came to visit her for so many years, there were still many patients'' families who were very curious when they saw her. Sometimes, when someone wants to give her something, take care or give her comfort, she doesn''t appreciate it and doesn''t allow anyone to approach her." "Miss Jiang, from the looks of it, you seem to be a kind person. Let me tell you something, she was so obedient right now because she''s already under sedation. If she was awake, how could she let us push her around like this?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned, then she pointed to Jia Zhenzhen''s leg, "She sat in a wheelchair all day? What happened to her leg?" "Since you asked, I will tell you. She did this to herself. She liked to stir up trouble and run around randomly, until injuring herself." After hesitating for a moment, one of the paramedics whispered, "It''s inevitable that there will be some side effects from the sedatives she has been taking all these years. Her legs are sometimes paralyzed, and she can''t stand up, but sometimes she can walk on her own." With that, both paramedics next to her quickly pushed Jia Zhenzhen back to the front yard. Jiang Ruolan didn''t follow them. Instead, she looked at their back and then at Jia Zhenzhen''s hands. She felt her heart tighten. What would happen if Jiang Yijun saw this? Will he go crazy as well? Jia Zhenzhen was not her mother, but she was also deeply saddened. Jiang Ruolan really wanted to save this woman from here, and if Jiang Yijun was here and saw that her own mother really falls into such a situation ... She was afraidand she couldn''t imagine the outcome. Even she was unable to calm down, let alone Jiang Yijun, who was currently in deep sorrow. Originally, Jiang Ruolan had planned to tell Jiang Yijun about Jia Zhenzhen''s condition. At least if she told him that his mother was fine, it would give him peace of mind. But now, it seemed that it was better not to tell. In the past few days, Xian Zihao had been extremely busy. Although he would often find time to accompany her, due to Jia Zhenzhen''s matter and his rare return to the United States, all the Xian Enterprise shareholders would often hold a video conference with him, as if there was a new plan they need to conduct. They were waiting for him to make a decision. On the other side, Assistant Bai would occasionally call him regarding the matter in Xian Group, so naturally, he would be swamped. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ruolan had stayed in the sanatorium for a week. Jia Zhenzhen was not someone she could see whenever she wanted. It''s just a coincidence that she saw her in the backyard the other day. That night, Jiang Ruolan was on a call with Xiong Ruogang. The room door opened and Xian Zihao went inside with unconcealable tiredness on his face. In order not to worry her, he wore the same smile as usual. She went forward to welcome him. "How is it? I heard dad can already approach Auntie Jia?" Xian Zihao smiled and stroked her hair. "Even though we can get close, Jia Zhenzhen still avoids dad and me. She was terrified." "Can you stop letting people in the sanatorium give her sedatives? If this continues, she will be paralyzed." Jiang Ruolan understood that the reason they could get close was that Jia Zhenzhen had been given an injection. She suddenly hated Xian Jian. Regardless of how superficial her love was when she was young, it had been over twenty years since then. Jia Zhenzhen had given him a son, and she had a good past after all. Why was it that at this point, Xian Jian didn''t care about her being sedated? Did he not even feel the slightest bit of heartache? Or should Jiang Ruolan say, Xian Jian''s heart was really made of iron! Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was worried and hurt for Jia Zhenzhen, Xian Zihao took her into his arms and said with understanding. "I have asked the doctor to reduce the number of injections given to her every day, little by little until they are stopped. Don''t worry, the reason grandpa asked dad to come and see her is to win Yijun''s heart. If anything happens to Jia Zhenzhen, it will be counterproductive and dad will be treated coldly for the rest of his life. Actually, he was also not happy to see her like that. I already told the doctor, so don''t worry too much, hmm?" Jiang Ruolan nodded. "Actually, I also know that no one has come to see Jia Zhenzhen for all these years, and based on normal thinking, most of the medical staff here are already numb to her insanity. They wouldn''t pity her and would only treat her as a burden. When she''s mad, they wouldn''t choose a healthy way to handle her and would only give her an injection to calm her down." Jiang Ruolan felt terrible in her heart. She couldn''t explain why she felt so terrible. Perhaps it was because Jia Zhenzhen and her mother were once very good sisters that she naturally thought of Jia Zhenzhen as her aunt. "That won''t happen. Grandfather wanted to capture Yijun''s heart, so he won''t have any resentment towards the Xian Family. That''s why he asked dad to come to see Jia Zhenzhen this time. If her situation becomes better, we can directly bring her back to the country, find a convenient place in H City for her to stay, and then send people to take care of her. But with her current situation, I''m afraid that this plan will be stranded. After all, even when we saw her current situation, we will not be able to bear it, let alone Yijun." Jiang Ruolan understood the meaning behind his words and made it clear about the matter regarding the ancestral hall. Although Old Man Xian intentionally hid it from her, and Xian Zihao didn''t expose it, the grandfather and grandson duo had roughly guessed the cause of it. That was why Old Man Xian suddenly told them to go to America. If they could bring Jia Zhenzhen home, it would be good. It would be much better to let her stay in H City and hire someone to take care of her rather than let her continue staying here and being injected with a sedative every day. *** "Little Lan, Little Jun, mom will give you a birthday party tonight, okay?" "Alright!" "Yeay!" The two chubby kids answered in unison. "Little Jun, come here, put the candles on this cake with mom. Little Lan, go meet auntie from the small shop in front of the door and ask her for a few bottles of pear-flavored gas water. I''ll send her the money tomorrow." "Mom, why am I having my birthday with my brother tonight?" "Little Lan, you must remember, no matter what happened in the future, you must protect your little brother and not let him be bullied. You too, you must live a good life, grow up happily, and don''t hate your mother, okay?" "Mom, what are you talking about?" The young woman smiled as she held the little Jiang Ruolan in her arms and whispered into her ear, "Little Lan, your mother has given Little Jun to you." "Hehe, mom, Jun ran out. Look at him, he has candles all over the floor! Shame on you ~" Little Jiang Ruolan was locked in the woman''s embrace. The young woman laughed out loud as she poked Jiang Ruolan''s little face. "Little Jun is naughty, mom will not give him an apple to eat in the future and will only give it to Little Lan." At this time, the little Jiang Yijun ran back from the door, holding two bottles of soft drinks delivered by the shopkeeper auntie, and saying with a face full of dissatisfaction, "Big Sister, you''re the one who doesn''t know shame! Mom, I''m going to get my sister some soda water!" "Ugh " Little Jiang Ruolan was dumbfounded. Chapter 366 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen VIII The young woman hugged Little Jiang Ruolan with a smile on her face, "You two, you should always respect and love each other. Never ever hurt each other. Also, Little Lan when you grow up, no matter what you know, you should tell Yijun on behalf of your mother, tell him not to hate your mother." After eating the cake, they no longer play around! Little Jiang Ruolan and Little Jiang Yijun, who always liked quarreling, were sleeping on a small bed. Little Jiang Ruolan twisted her body, trying to avoid sleeping with Little Jiang Yijun. She got up to find her mother. The three-year-old Little Jiang Yijun, on the other hand, listened to his mother''s words and hugged her tightly: "Big Sister, don''t move. Mom told us to sleep together. We''ll be together from now on!" "Who wants to be with you, smelly little Jun! You always snatch my good food. Humph!" "I won''t steal anymore from now on. Big Sister, stay with me." "Humph!" **** The weather on that day was very cloudy. In the 20-story and the tallest building in the city, a young woman in a red dress brought her two children onto the rooftop. The people below were busy discussing this matter and calling the police. The woman in red put down the two small children. The crystal necklace on her neck was still extremely attractive even under the dark sky. After a long while, the young woman finally let go of the child''s small bodies. She then took out a piece of paper filled with words from the pocket of her dress, folded it, and placed it in the pocket of Little Jiang Ruolan''s clothes. "Little Lan, be good." "Mom, what are you doing?" Little Jiang Ruolan giggled foolishly and asked, "It''s so high here, I''m scared." "Be good, someone will carry you down." The young woman had a kind face and was very thin. She was very pretty, but the makeup on her face made it almost impossible to see her original appearance. In Little Lan and Little Jun''s memory, their mother always had makeup like this and loved red dresses. However, the gorgeous woman in front of them hadn''t grown up. When they looked at the photo she had left behind, it only gave off a vague feeling of similarity. They were convinced that the gentle woman in front of them was their mother because she also had delicate and gentle hands. This young woman often took them to the playground recently, and even if they didn''t have money, she would buy them firecrackers. She let them play happily with the other children. What a good mother. The young woman got up and stood on the other side of the rooftop. While the people downstairs were discussing among themselves, the two kids were sitting behind her, still foolishly discussing who would come to eat the apple at night. "Eh? Where did mom go?" Little Jiang Yijun turned his head and asked curiously. Little Jiang Ruolan also turned her head and blankly said, "It seems like she fell down." "Huh?" "If mom falls down from here, will she die?" Little Jiang Ruolan suddenly stood up and hurriedly walked over with her short legs. Suddenly, a few policemen rushed upstairs and carried Little Jiang Ruolan and Little Jiang Yijun in their arms. They immediately asked them what had happened. Little Jiang Yijun was so frightened by the scene in front of him that he didn''t dare to speak, but Little Jiang Ruolan, who was more daring, held the letter in her hand and said, "Uncle, did my mother fall? Before she fell, she gave me this letter." After that, Little Jiang Ruolan and Little Jiang Yijun were safely taken to the ground floor. The floor below was filled with blood, the screams of frightened people, and the sound of rushing police cars were heard from all around. After the police read the letter in Little Jiang Ruolan''s hand, he said to those next to him, "This is the woman''s will. She said that these two children are Vice President Jiang''s children." But at this time, while no one was watching, Little Jiang Ruolan and Little Jiang Yijun took advantage of the moment to escape the police. "Big Sister, is mom dead?" Little Li asked somewhat fearfully. At that time, Little Jiang Ruolan was a little foolish. She raised her hand to scratch her head and said, "Mom seemed to be dead." The two children didn''t understand the situation until Jiang Guanyu arrived and saw the will. Then, he arranged for the situation to be settled and took away the two children. At that time, after Little Jiang Ruolan and Little Jiang Yijun were taken away, they finally understood what had happened. The two children were crying with all their might, but no matter what, they couldn''t bring their mother back. **** Jiang Ruolan suddenly opened her eyes and when she woke up, she found Xian Zihao was not by her side. She looked at the time and found that it was two o''clock in the morning. Xian Zihao often goes out after she fell asleep at night. She didn''t know what he was busy with. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao was hiding something from her and she also knew he did that because he didn''t want her to worry, so she didn''t intend to ask too much. She believed in him and also because he was worthy of her trust. Tonight''s dream had caused her to lose sleep. Although it was not a nightmare, she could still see the past clearly in her dream. The contents of that letter were actually something Jiang Ruolan heard from Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian when they were arguing one year after she grew up. The letter that her mother left behind when she was dying mentioned that Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun were Jiang Guanyu''s children. Her mother wanted them back to the Jiang Family to let them grow up without any worries. If Jiang Guanyu couldn''t do it, then some of her friends that she had arranged beforehand would reveal some of his past and ugly things in front of the media. If it wasn''t for the fact that her mother had left this will as a threat, Jiang Guanyu probably wouldn''t even want to acknowledge Jiang Ruolan as his daughter. This was the reason why Jiang Ruolan didn''t have any feelings for Jiang Guanyu. The night was long and since she couldn''t sleep, she decided to change her clothes and walk out. The sanitarium was very quiet at night, without patients who were usually delirious or families, and nurses come and go. The air in the United States was not as good as others claimed, but their air and urban environment were far cleaner than air in other parts of China. And the air in the sanatorium near the farm was fresher at night. Alone in the front garden, Jiang Ruolan went to the spring well and sat on the edge, looking down at the moonlight reflected in the water. Suddenly she saw something not far from the well. Jiang Ruolan was shocked for a moment. The front garden of the hospital was not very bright and very dark. She turned on her phone''s flashlight and used the light to see the figure behind the fake mountain. It was already past two in the morning. There shouldn''t be anyone who would come out for a walk like her, right? Besides, if it wasn''t so late, she wouldn''t have dared to come to the front garden and sit down, looking at the moon''s reflection. Thinking that there wouldn''t be any thieves or bad people sneaking into the sealed sanitarium, Jiang Ruolan slowly walked over. When she reached the back of the fake mountain and saw the figure, she was immediately shocked. Chapter 367 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen IX She saw a woman with disheveled hair sitting on a wheelchair. The woman held onto both sides of the wheelchair as if she wanted to leave, but the wheelchair was stuck in the cracks between rocks. She couldn''t get it out by herself. Jiang Ruolan had just walked over when the woman with the disheveled hair cried in shock, "Ah!" Jiang Ruolan was shocked by the disheveled woman''s appearance in the middle of the night. She was stunned for a long time, but when she clearly saw the person in the wheelchair, she immediately looked at her up and down. Because of her hair, she couldn''t see her face clearly. By looking at her appearance and the wheelchair, Jiang Ruolan immediately asked in surprise, "Auntie Jia?" Jia Zhenzhen sat on the wheelchair as if she didn''t hear Jiang Ruolan''s voice. Her head was lowered and she hurriedly spun the wheelchair in a panic. Perhaps it was because she had sat in the wheelchair for a long time now, spun the wheelchair was like her instinct, like walking. Jia Zhenzhen also seemed to be frightened by Jiang Ruolan''s appearance in the middle of the night. She was also afraid of what was shining in her (Jiang Ruolan) hands, and she didn''t dare to look up at all. When Jiang Ruolan saw her current condition, she initially wanted to help her, but then she remembered the warning from the medical staff. She couldn''t help but look down at her own stomach. Jia Zhenzhen kept her head down and struggled to remove the wheel of her chair from the cracks in the rock. She screamed at the top of her lungs. She seemed to be in a hurry as she pounded the armrest of the wheelchair with her fists. "Ah...Ahhh ! Ahh!" Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached when she remembered that Jia Zhenzhen was Jiang Yijun''s biological mother. She hurriedly walked forward and held her hand, "Don''t be like this, Auntie Jia. Don''t worry, I will help you, I will help you push the wheelchair, don''t be afraid of me, okay? I will not hurt you." Jiang Ruolan was still a little worried about Jia Zhenzhen''s actions. When she held her hand, she was already prepared to pull back. At least, she couldn''t let any danger befall the child in her womb. Unexpectedly, Jia Zhenzhen actually did not push her away or hit her. She was just afraid of Jiang Ruolan and was afraid of her touch. Her (Jia Zhenzhen) hands were very cold and her clothes seemed to have been replaced by medical staff. There was no smell of urine in her body anymore. Seeing that Jia Zhenzhen was not doing anything violent, Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat. She carefully moved towards her and said in a soft voice that sounded like coaxing a child, "Auntie Jia, I''m Yijun''s sister, and your sister, Zhou Qingling''s daughter. I''m Jiang Ruolan, do you remember me? You must have held me when I was little, right? Don''t be afraid of me, I won''t hurt you." Jia Zhenzhen''s whole body trembled. Her body temperature was getting colder and colder. Beneath her messy hair, there was a big mouth. She looked like a fish on the verge of death, gasping for breath. Seeing her like that, Jiang Ruolan asked anxiously, "Auntie Jia, what''s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I''ll call the doctor!" After saying that, she wanted to get up to call the doctor, but as she turned, she suddenly felt her hand being gripped by that cold hand. The grip was very strong. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment, and as she turned around, she saw Jia Zhenzhen trembling. "Cold." Cold? Jiang Ruolan was startled and hurriedly held her hand. She felt the temperature of her hands very cold, but the weather here was very hot. Although the temperature at night was cold, but it was not that cold. Jiang Ruolan gently patted her hand. "Auntie Jia, it''s already too late. Why are you going out? Are you hungry, or are you looking for a bathroom? There is a bathroom in the building, so why are you coming out?" Jia Zhenzhen was trembling, her eyes were misty, and she kept staring at Jiang Ruolan. The emotions in her eyes were strange, and when she held her (Jiang Ruolan) hands, the grip was unnaturally tight. Jiang Ruolan was afraid Jia Zhenzhen would lose her mind and will hurt her if she was so close to her. Since she was shaking so hard and the wheelchair was stuck here, she could not walk on her own. Jiang Ruolan just bent down to help her, "Come on, let me help you up, then I''ll move the wheelchair away. If you sit on it, I won''t be able to move it." Jia Zhenzhen seemed to understand what she was saying. She looked towards the wheelchair beneath her, then looked at Jiang Ruolan through her messy hair. When Jiang Ruolan tried to help her, she stood up obediently and retreated to her (Jiang Ruolan) side like a child. Jia Zhenzhen tilted her head and stared at Jiang Ruolan''s actions. When Jiang Ruolan saw Jia Zhenzhen standing up, she paused for a moment. Her (Jia Zhenzhen) posture when she walked behind her (Jiang Ruolan) was very awkward, as if she didn''t have any strength left. Jiang Ruolan knew that she couldn''t let her walk back like this. After Jiang Ruolan removed the wheelchair from the stone cracks, she smiled softly and said, "Auntie Jia, sit down. I will push you back." Jia Zhenzhen didn''t move but tilted her head in a daze as she looked at her. "Auntie Jia?" Jiang Ruolan looked at her with a patient smile with one hand holding her hand. "Didn''t you say you were cold? I''ll walk you back to your room, okay?" At this moment, two people came out of the hospital because of the flashing light on the phone. When they got here, Jiang Ruolan was still smiling at Jia Zhenzhen, who was looking at her blankly without saying a word. When the two nurses came over, Jia Zhenzhen suddenly opened her mouth and smiled idiotically at Jiang Ruolan. Seeing her smiles, Jiang Ruolan happily grabbed her hand. "You recognize me, don''t you? I have some resemblance to my mother, so you must recognize me, right?" Just then, the two nurses approached her. "Miss Jiang? Why are you here?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She turned and looked at the two nurses. They both looked scared. Afraid that Jia Zhenzhen would hurt her, they quickly stepped forward and pulled her (Jia Zhenzhen) away. For a moment, Jiang Ruolan looked at Jia Zhenzhen, who was dragged a few steps back and dragging into a wheelchair by the two nurses. Her eyes were filled with grievance and fear. When she saw Jia Zhenzhen lowered her head, she (Jia Zhenzhen) looked very scared. Jiang Ruolan frowned. "From now on, you two will pull her gently! She is a patient, and she is fifty years old! How can you guys pull her so hard?" Since Jiang Ruolan is the granddaughter-in-law of Old Man Xian, she can be considered a half-master here. They didn''t dare say something unpleasant to her, but their expressions were a little impatient as they whispered, "Miss Jiang, Jia Zhenzhen is used to hurting people. We are afraid she will hurt you, that''s why we tried to pull her away." Jiang Ruolan wasn''t blind. Of course, she could see the impatient and disdainful gazes when the two of them pulled Jia Zhenzhen to sit down. How could that be simply for fear of hurting her? She pursed her lips and then coldly said, "I can see that you two are in your twenties or thirties. Your mother must be about fifty years old, right? If your mother gets sick and goes crazy, if she is sent to a place like this, where she is treated like a non-human being or someone else drags your mother like this, and ignores her pain, how do you feel?" The two nurses immediately bowed their heads and whispered, "Miss Jiang, Jia Zhenzhen is a special case. She hit a lot of people in our nursing home. It''s hard to avoid getting angry at her." Jiang Ruolan frowned as she looked down at Jia Zhenzhen, who was sitting on the wheelchair with her head down and shoulders hunched. She was about to walk towards her when a soft and gentle voice suddenly came from behind. "Ruolan, it''s so late. Why did you come out?" Chapter 368 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen X Xian Zihao walked towards her; he seemed to have just returned from outside. Jiang Ruolan paused, and two nurses took the opportunity to push Jia Zhenzhen back into her room. Seeing her in this condition, Jiang Ruolan even thought that Jia Zhenzhen would hit and scold the nurses, but she was so obedient and looked very scared. Jiang Ruolan felt even worse. When Xian Zihao reached her side and saw her standing there in a daze, he then glanced at Jia Zhenzhen, who had been pushed away. He automatically understood something had happened. The atmosphere in the front garden was very quiet. Only the faint sound of water can be heard from nearby springs. Jiang Ruolan turned to look at Xian Zihao and asked, "Jia Zhenzhen didn''t let dad approach her at all?" Xian Zihao was silent for a moment, then said, "According to what I saw, she was very resistant to dad. My proximity with her is not enough to make her throw something, but as long as dad was close, she would throw things at him with all her might." Jiang Ruolan looked at him in astonishment, unable to understand how the usually wise and decisive Xian Zihao couldn''t handle this matter. However, seeing him wasn''t worried at all, she frankly said, "I just met her here but she did nothing to me. She seemed very scared of me. I held her hand, and she stood behind me like a child. She didn''t hurt me at all." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan fell silent. She rubbed her nose embarrassedly, knowing that when she ran out in the middle of the night like this and approached Jia Zhenzhen, Xian Zihao would definitely scold her. She was ready to be scolded, but despite waiting a long time, he still didn''t say anything. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at Xian Zihao''s handsome face. She noticed that he was looking at her with a helpless smile on his face. As she looked at him in confusion, he pinched her cheek. "You already know what I''m going to say to you, aren''t you?" "I couldn''t sleep, so I went out for a walk. I didn''t expect to meet her. I didn''t dare to approach her and was on guard, but She really didn''t hit me." Jiang Ruolan said seriously. Seeing her so serious and apologetic, Xian Zihao glanced at the fake mountain behind the two of them, then looked back at her. With a faint smile, he said, "Since you know you are wrong, I don''t need to say anything more. Be careful in the future. Even if you want to see Jia Zhenzhen, make sure that I was by your side." "Got it, President Xian. I already said it wasn''t intentional, it''s just a coincidence. I will be careful next time." It was 2 in the morning. Meeting each other in this kind of place could be considered a ''coincidence.'' "Zihao, can I go see her tomorrow?" Jiang Ruolan asked as they were walking back. Xian Zihao turned around and used both hands to hold her hands. His gaze fell on her sincere eyes before he lowered it slightly to her big stomach as if he was considering something. "I promise to be very careful. If you can''t follow me, or if you don''t have time, you can ask the medical staff here to follow me. I will only approach Jia Zhenzhen when she is calm. If she is crazy, I will run away. I will definitely not let her hurt our child!" Jiang Ruolan immediately pulled her hands out of his grasp, and like a primary school student, she raised them above her head and said with a smile. Xian Zihao looked at her in silence for a while. When she wasn''t sure if he would agree to all of this, he finally smiled gently and kissed her forehead. "Since you wanted to meet her so much, I will make an arrangement tomorrow. However, you must remember what you have said." "En!" Jiang Ruolan nodded vigorously. However, she didn''t notice the bitter smile that flashed across Xian Zihao''s face when she turned around **** The next day, Jiang Ruolan found out that since Xian Guiying had not been in the company recently, Xian Enterprise had been taken over by Vice-President Wei. Xian Enterprise''s stock had fallen and Xian Zihao, in order not to worry her, hid these things from her. He took the time to drive back and forth from the sanitarium to the company every day to support Vice-President Wei''s work. In addition, he also communicated with many of the company''s old subordinates and directors. That day, Xian Zihao had a board meeting to hold, so he couldn''t stay with Jiang Ruolan. When he was convinced that Jia Zhenzhen''s mood was stable today, he asked a few medical staff to accompany her. At that moment, Jia Zhenzhen was pushed to the pool in the front garden. Two medical staff were by her side, and at the same time, another nurse was carrying a tray with a plate of food and a bowl of soup. Looks like it''s time for Jia Zhenzhen to have lunch. It seemed that Xian Zihao had told the medical staff to improve Jia Zhenzhen in all aspects before he left this morning because she looked much more comfortable today. Jiang Ruolan simply took the tray from the nurse and said, "Let me send it." "This " The nurse was stunned for a moment. "But Mr. Xian said --" "It doesn''t matter. I think Jia Zhenzhen might recognize me. She won''t do anything to me. If she really wants to do something violent, I''ll avoid it as soon as possible." "Alright then." The nurse nodded her head hesitantly. Jiang Ruolan then walked over with the tray and smiled at the two medical staff who looked at her. They also nodded their heads before quietly retreating a bit. Jiang Ruolan gently placed the tray on the marble seat. "Auntie Jia, how are you today? Is something wrong with your body? I came to see you again." She bent down, put one hand on her stomach, and said with a smile. Jia Zhenzhen didn''t seem to hear her and didn''t react. She just stared straight ahead at a certain point. When Jiang Ruolan saw a cushion that the medical staff had put down specially for her, she sat down on it and picked up the bowl. She stirred the soup with a spoon and then said softly, "Auntie Jia, let''s drink this soup first before you eat the rice. Come." With that, she placed the spoon next to Jia Zhenzhen''s mouth and said, "Open your mouth, I will feed you." Jia Zhenzhen slowly turned her head, still in a daze. She stared blankly at Jiang Ruolan for a long time. Jiang Ruolan carefully put the spoon to her mouth, then she slowly opened her mouth. Seeing that Jia Zhenzhen didn''t reject her at all and was so obedient, Jiang Ruolan was very happy. Did this mean Jia Zhenzhen''s condition will improve? Jia Zhenzhen must have heard what she said about Jiang Yijun. She (Jia Zhenzhen) must have remembered her own son, which was why she didn''t reject her (Jiang Ruolan) so much. If Jiang Ruolan can bring Jia Zhenzhen back to H City, then Jiang Yijun can take care of her and stay by her side. In time, her madness will be cured. Jiang Ruolan fed her two mouthfuls of soup, but her mouth seemed to be stiff. Half of the soup flowed out of her mouth, making her clothes get dirty. Jing Ruolan quickly used a handkerchief to wipe Jia Zhenzhen''s mouth, carefully and gently, as if she was taking care of her mother. Jia Zhenzhen''s hair was still tangled as before. Jiang Ruolan held her hand, and as she wiped her mouth, she carefully pushed the hair in front of her face with her (Jiang Ruolan) fingers. The rare thing was that Jia Zhenzhen didn''t push her away but just stared at her. She seemed to be thinking of something. Her hair was very clean. After all, in the sanatorium, no matter how unable Jia Zhenzhen was to take care of herself, there was still some medical staff to clean her body. Somehow, when Jiang Ruolan touched Jia Zhenzhen''s face with her fingers, she felt as if a soft spot had been touched in her heart. Was it because she missed her mother too much? That''s why she had this kind of feeling when she was facing Jiang Yijun''s mother? Especially when she realized that although the 50-year-old Jia Zhenzhen''s face had more scars than in the photos, she still looked to be in her early forties. She (Jia Zhenzhen) didn''t have many wrinkles, but her skin was severely aged, and her eyes were sunken. Jiang Ruolan always felt that this Jia Zhenzhen was more like her mother. Her appearance was similar to the girl in the photo in Senior Zhou''s hand. Jia Zhenzhen''s appearance was very similar to Zhou Qingling''s, so when she wasn''t looking carefully, she always felt that she was looking at her mother. Although Jia Zhenzhen was old and no longer had the luster from when she was young, her face gave Jiang Ruolan the illusion that the one in front of her was her mother. . . . . [Pssstt In the last chapters, I gave you guys a lot of clues of what will happen in the future. Did you guys notice it?] Chapter 369 - Visiting Jia Zhenzhen XI Jiang Ruolan pushed Jia Zhenzhen''s hair away from her face and stared at her face for a long time. Jia Zhenzhen didn''t resist or show any signs of violence. At this moment, they were standing not too far away. The medical staff guarding the place were all looking in that direction with astonished expressions. "Did you see that? Crazy woman Jia actually lets people touch her and even lets people touch the hair on her face. I remember that even if she were under sedation, she wouldn''t still let us touch her hair when we sent her back to bed. She treats her hair like a treasure and doesn''t let anyone touch it." "Yeah, I''ve only worked here for two years, and I haven''t had the chance to see how crazy woman Jia looks like. I heard that there were very few people who had seen her before. Crazy woman Jia usually could not sleep well, so when the nurse came in to give her an injection, she stared at them with her eyes open, so no one dared to touch her." "Don''t you find it strange? All these years, whenever anyone came near her, she would beat them to death. But when Miss Jiang fed her food or touched her hair, she would obediently remain unmoving. Could it be that Miss Jiang hypnotized her or something? Crazy woman Jia actually behaved in such an obedient manner one day? I thought she would only calm down if she lost all her strength due to the sedation." "Shh, lower your voice. Miss Jiang can hear you." Jiang Ruolan had indeed heard the conversation between the medical staff. At first, she only felt that due to her relationship with Jiang Yijun, Jia Zhenzhen didn''t reject her. However, after listening to these people and seeing Jia Zhenzhen''s face, she felt something was wrong. Jiang Ruolan put down the bowl of soup, and took a plate of side dishes with rice, and mixed it together before feeding it to her mouth, "Let''s eat the rice. After that, continue drinking the soup to prevent yourself from choking." Jia Zhenzhen obediently opened her mouth, but it was difficult for her to chew. So Jiang Ruolan continued to feed two spoons of rice and one tablespoon of soup at the same time. When she finished, Jia Zhenzhen turned her head away and refused to eat. Her behavior was the same as that of a small child. Jiang Ruolan smiled and narrowed her eyes as she felt that the woman in front of her was getting more intimate with her. She then held her hand gently. "Auntie Jia, can you talk?" Jia Zhenzhen looked at her dumbfoundedly, not saying a word. Jiang Ruolan recalled that some medical staff said that Jia Zhenzhen could talk, and when she was watching TV, some emotions flashed on her face, but those emotions were too crazy. To avoid such a disturbing atmosphere, Jiang Ruolan avoided talking about Xian Jian and Jiang Guanyu. She just held her hand and gently said, "Auntie Jiang, do you want to talk with Yijun? If your illness is better, I can let you talk to Yijun over the phone." "If you recover well, I will beg Zihao to find a way to bring you back to the country. That way, Yijun could stay with you and take care of you. You want to see him, won''t you? After all, he is your own son." "Oh, right." Jiang Ruolan suddenly smiled, "I forgot to tell you, I''m Zihao''s wife. Auntie Jia, this world is really too small sometimes." It was at this moment that Jia Zhenzhen''s gaze suddenly turned terrifying, but Jiang Ruolan didn''t notice it. "I found out later that Yijun was the son of the Xian Family. We both went from brother and sister to sister-in-law in the blink of an eye. Honestly, such a relationship would be very awkward." Jiang Ruolan put her chin on her right hand and said with a smile in her eyes, "Auntie Jia, I don''t know if you still hated the Xian Family, but you have to see how hard grandpa worked to find Yijun and take care of him. Please forgive them. After all, I am now part of the Xian Family." Jia Zhenzhen''s hand was cold. When Jiang Ruolan held her hand again, the strange and terrifying look in her eyes gradually disappeared. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes, not paying too much attention to her gaze. For someone who was in a daze, too many emotions were shown on her face. Perhaps the word "Xian Family" that she mentioned earlier made Jia Zhenzhen react, but luckily, her touch allowed her (Jia Zhenzhen) to calm down. Jiang Ruolan held her hand tightly, then smiling as she said, "Auntie Jia, actually, I really hope you get well sooner. Looking at you like this makes my heart ache. I really hope you can wake up for Yijun. He longed to be with his mother. I also hope once you wake up, you can tell me about my mother." At this point, a hint of hope suddenly appeared in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes. "I''m very curious as to what kind of woman my mother is. Also, I want to know her background and her relationship with the Zhou Family." For a moment, she felt that the hand in her hand seemed to tremble. Jiang Ruolan lifted her head to look at Jia Zhenzhen''s expression, only to see that her eyes were glazed, and her lips were trembling violently, as if she had just eaten something bad. Seeing her condition, Jiang Ruolan hurriedly turned her head to look at the medical staff, who were still whispering to each other. "She seems to be vomiting!" However, just as she was about to leave, she discovered that her hand was being held by Jia Zhenzhen. She looked back at Jia Zhenzhen''s face and because her hair had been covering her face for a long time, the roots of her hair were almost fixed, so in just a short while, a part of it had already covered her face. Although it was only a small part of it, but these hairs were like her protective shield, making her feel at ease. Jia Zhenzhen gripped Jiang Ruolan''s hand so tightly, as if she was afraid that she would not be able to hold her hands again. Jia Zhenzhen''s sharp nails dug into the back of her hand. "Auntie Jia?" Jiang Ruolan looked at her in surprise. She noticed that her body was also starting to tremble, but her hands were still tightly holding onto her (Jiang Ruolan). Jiang Ruolan bent down to look at her, "Auntie Jia, is there anything you want to say? What''s wrong?" "Miss Jiang, Jia Zhenzhen is on the verge of going insane. Stand away quickly, don''t let her hurt you." A paramedic said anxiously as he tried to pull Jia Zhenzhen''s hand. Jiang Ruolan had never seen such a situation before, but seeing Jia Zhenzhen''s state, she was momentarily at a loss. No matter how she looked at it, it didn''t seem like a sign of madness, so she hesitated. After Jia Zhenzhen was pulled away by the medical staff, Jiang Ruolan still didn''t move away. At this moment, a nurse gently pushed her away, "Miss Jiang, go stand over there. Mr. Xian told us to stay with you, and although he agreed to let you meet with Jia Zhenzhen here, as long as her illness struck again, he''ll immediately ask us to drag you away. Miss Jiang, please don''t make things difficult for us." "But she clearly felt very uncomfortable! You can''t treat her like this." Jiang Ruolan frowned. "It does feel terrible, but she''s always like this. She suddenly starts shaking, and no one dares to approach her. Today, her behavior can be said to be quite good!" "But " "Murderer... They are all murderers." Suddenly, Jia Zhenzhen mumbled these words, "They are all the culprits." Chapter 370 - Are The Words Of Your Director More Important, Or Are My Words More Important The faces of the paramedics and nurses immediately changed, they also looked at Jia Zhenzhen in surprise. Jiang Ruolan immediately felt something was wrong, so she pushed the person in front of her and quickly went back to Jia Zhenzhen''s side, squatted down in front of her. Jia Zhenzhen was staring at her with red eyes. As soon as Jia Zhenzhen grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hands, her eyes softened, and then, she giggled foolishly. "Auntie Jia, what were you saying just now? What murderer?" Although Jiang Ruolan''s hands were painful from Jia Zhenzhen''s tight grip, she still endured it. She looked at her carefully and patiently, "What do you want to say? Tell me. Auntie Jia?" "Miss Jiang, you can''t do this! Mr. Xian ordered us not to let you act recklessly." The paramedics tried to pull her away. "Don''t touch me! I know she won''t hurt me!" Jiang Ruolan looked at the paramedics coldly. When she noticed the two men were frightened by her expression and didn''t dare to move, she looked back at Jia Zhenzhen. Jia Zhenzhen lowered her head and no longer looked at the paramedics. Ji Shenyao understood what had happened. She looked at the two paramedics hesitantly and said, "You guys have given her too much sedative, so she is now in a very poor condition. She is likely to be cold now, so send her back to her room. I''ll accompany her for a while." "But, Mr. Xian said--" "I will bear all the consequences myself." Jiang Ruolan''s tone was firm. She had always felt that Jia Zhenzhen''s actions were very strange. Why did she have to cover her face? Why did she not let Xian Jian approach her? Why would she calm down when Jiang Ruolan was with her but angry when with others? Why did she listen to her words obediently? There must be a reason behind all of this. Life had never lacked drama. Jiang Ruolan was certainly sure that Jia Zhenzhen had something to say to her. It didn''t matter if it was her imagination or something else, at least this was an opportunity. She couldn''t afford to miss it. The paramedics and nurses were still hesitating. Jiang Ruolan frowned and looked at them coldly, "What is there to hesitate about? I am the daughter of her best sister and her son''s sister, equivalent to her goddaughter. I think she must have had an impression of me, that''s why she was so calm in front of me. Since she is willing to face me in peace, why can''t you give me a chance to talk to her?" One of the paramedics said, "How about this... Miss Jiang, we''ll send Jia Zhenzhen back first, then I''ll look for the director and ask for his permission. If he thinks that there won''t be any problems, then we will let you. Please don''t make things difficult for us, we''re just here to do our job." It was unknown who was the director of this sanatorium. Did he really want Jia Zhenzhen to wake up, or was he one of the main culprits to lock her up here? Everything was possible. Even though she trusted Xian Zihao, she did not trust Xian Jian and Old Man Xian. Furthermore, 20 years ago, Xian Zihao was only a few years old, so what could he possibly know? Jia Zhenzhen was so calm just now, and it was obvious that she wanted to reveal something to her! Perhaps, she wasn''t crazy at all! This thought gave Jiang Ruolan a fright. Jiang Ruolan looked at Jia Zhenzhen carefully and saw that she hugged her hand to her (Jia Zhenzhen) chest while smiling foolishly. When Jia Zhenzhen hugged her hand, it was like she was hugging a newborn baby, full of love and stupidity. Jiang Ruolan whispered softly, "I will definitely think of a way to get you to return home. Don''t worry. Jiang Ruolan held Jia Zhenzhen''s hand tightly before saying with a voice that only she (Jia Zhenzhen) could hear, "Trust me." Jia Zhenzhen didn''t respond. She continued to hug her hands. Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached as she looked at her deeply. Not long after, the paramedics sent Jia Zhenzhen back to her room. Jiang Ruolan wanted to go and take a look, but they stopped her. "Miss Jiang, we just called the director, and the director said that Jia Zhenzhen is about to go insane. You are currently five months pregnant, so we can''t take this risk. We can understand your curiosity, but for your safety, even if we offend you, we can''t let you get close to her." Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows. "What do you mean by don''t let me get close to her? When can I see her again? Xian Zihao and I came together with Xian Jian to visit Auntie Jiang. We will be leaving in two to three days. When can I meet her again?" "This " The paramedic was a little depressed. "How about this? Miss Jiang, let us use a sedative on her." "Another sedative? Do you not see her as a human being?!" Jiang Ruolan angrily rebuked him, "She is a human, not an animal. You can''t always give her injections whenever you like!" "Look at how she''s been tortured by all of you! Are you even human! Do you have any humanity?!" "Miss Jiang, don''t be angry, we understand what you are trying to say, but it''s for your own good. After all, you''re carrying a child, so you must be more rational. For the sake of your child, you can''t rashly approach her. She was originally going to go crazy right now, but if something were to happen " "I''ll go and see her." Jiang Ruolan was no fool. It was not as if she couldn''t tell what had happened between the hesitation just now and the determination of the medical staff when they made the call. She must find out what they were hiding! This is Jiang Yijun''s mother, she can''t just let it go! Therefore, without saying a word, she pushed the two people in front of her and quickly walked up the stairs. "Miss Jiang! Miss Jiang!" "Miss Jiang, you can''t go there!" "Let me go!" Jiang Ruolan shook their outstretched hand. When they were in front of her again, she stopped and looked at them with a cold expression, "This sanatorium belongs to the Xian Family. Now Xian Jian and Xian Zihao are not here, I am still half masters here. Are the words of your director more important, or are my words more important?" "But the director did it for your own good." "Is that so?" Jiang Ruolan sneered as she pushed open the door, walking directly towards Jia Zhenzhen''s room. "Miss Jiang!" "Forget it, let''s go and inform the director." A doctor helplessly pulled these paramedics back, stopping them from offending the Xian Family''s daughter-in-law. Only then did the two paramedics stopped, but they still stood outside the door worriedly. As soon as Jiang Ruolan walked in, she saw a nurse and a doctor pushing Jia Zhenzhen, who was struggling desperately, onto the bed. The doctor had a thin syringe in his hand and was about to inject her. Chapter 371 - I Know You’re Not Completely Crazy Jiang Ruolan recognized the sedative and immediately rushed forward angrily. She snatched the syringe from the doctor''s hand and threw it into the trash can next to the bed. "What are you doing? Why did she become like this, and why did you give her a sedative?!" "Miss Jiang, we need to give her a sedative, otherwise she will go crazy and hurt herself." "Don''t tell me this! Didn''t Xian Zihao tell you to stop giving her sedatives!" Jiang Ruolan asked angrily. "This ..." The male doctor paused and said helplessly, "Mr. Xian said that, but the director said that Jia Zhenzhen''s condition was not optimistic, and she had recently shown signs of going crazy. Now you are here.. We''re afraid she might go crazy and run away, hurt you, or something, so ..." The director again? These people didn''t even dare to listen to Xian Zihao''s words. Although they promised on the surface, they still continued giving sedatives to Jia Zhenzhen behind his back. What was the meaning of this? Who was in charge of this sanatorium that belonged to the Xian Family? What director? She had met the director of this nursing home before. He was an old doctor in his late fourties. Could it be Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat. Did Old Man Xian tell them to do this to Jia Zhenzhen? When the male doctor saw that Jiang Ruolan was standing there unmoving, he gestured with his eyes so that the nurse next to him continued to hold Jia Zhenzhen, who was crying in pain and fighting to the death. When she saw that he wanted to continue giving the injection, Jiang Ruolan immediately pushed him away and blocked his path. She gritted her teeth. "What kind of doctor are you!? If you can''t cure her, do you only know how to use sedatives? It''s fine if you keep controlling her, but she''s already been under control for more than twenty years. Is a doctor of your age already so numb to this?" The doctor was stunned at the spot. His face flushed a little after being scolded by Jiang Ruolan. He stood there awkwardly. "All of you, get out! Stop the injection! I''m here to watch her" Jiang Ruolan frowned and ordered in a cold voice. "But Miss Jiang.." "Stop calling my name, get out!" Jiang Ruolan looked at them straight in the eyes and signaled for them to leave immediately. "If Jia Zhenzhen goes crazy, you " "I said it before, I will take responsibility for anything that happens! Even I am not afraid, what are you afraid of?" Jiang Ruolan glared at him. The doctor was at a loss for words. He had no choice but to pack his things and walk out with the young nurse who did not dare to speak. Seeing that they left without closing the door, Jiang Ruolan walked to the door. She coldly looked at the medical staff, who seemed to be peeping outside the door. They hurriedly turned around and left after being glared at by her. Jiang Ruolan then slammed the door and looked back at Jia Zhenzhen, who was trembling on the bed. With a frown, she walked quickly and bent down to touch her hand. "Auntie Jia, don''t be afraid, it''s me." Jia Zhenzhen froze in fear and continued to tremble, refusing to open her eyes. Jiang Ruolan felt a wave of discomfort in her heart. She gently hugged her and said, "Don''t be afraid, don''t be afraid." After coaxing her for a long time, Jia Zhenzhen gradually quietened down and opened her eyes. Jiang Ruolan finally smiled at her. She gently brushed the hair on the side of her face, saying, "Auntie Jia, you must be awake from time to time, right? Are you afraid of these people? If you told me, I would definitely help you." Jia Zhenzhen just looked at Jiang Ruolan blankly, not saying a word. However, her eyes were still staring at her (Jiang Ruolan) face. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help herself from hugging her (Jia Zhenzhen) again. Jia Zhenzhen didn''t wet her pants, nor did she vomit, and her clothes were still clean because a nurse had washed her. She still had the scent of soap, and her hair also had a faint scent of shampoo. This ward was filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant, but it was also very clean. Jiang Ruolan hugged Jia Zhenzhen as if she was a child and patting her back lightly. "Alright, you''re not afraid. You''re not afraid anymore ~" "Lan." Suddenly, Jia Zhenzhen opened her mouth and called out Jiang Ruolan''s name. "Lan." In that instant, Jiang Ruolan''s tears almost came out. She lowered her head to look at Jia Zhenzhen. "Aunt Jia, you already recognize me, right? You remember my name, don''t you?" Jia Zhenzhen didn''t seem to hear her words. She merely called out softly, "Lan." "Lan." When Jiang Ruolan stood up, Jia Zhenzhen took the pillow by her bed and hugged it tightly. She pressed her face against the pillow and shook it lightly as if she was coaxing a sleeping child, "Lan." "Auntie Jia, Lan is here. I''ve grown up. I''m not the baby that you carried in a cradle before. I''m the grown-up Lan, the daughter of your good sister, Zhou Qingling. I know you''re not completely crazy, you must remember something. You haven''t forgotten about me. Please don''t be like this. Turn around. Please turn around and look at me." Jiang Ruolan tried to take a pillow from her, but Jia Zhenzhen screamed and tried to push her away. Jian Ruolan quickly stepped back and stared in shock at Jia Zhenzhen, who kept hugging the pillow and calling her name as if she was afraid that someone would snatch her (Jia Zhenzhen) child away. Jiang Ruolan tried to get closer to her, but she (Jia Zhenzhen) seemed to be on guard, like a female beast guarding her child and would attack anyone that posed a danger. Although Jiang Ruolan cared deeply about her, Jia Zhenzhen wasn''t in the right mind right now, so she just stood next to the bed and did not approach. She just silently watched her and hesitated for a moment before groping her pocket. She took out the white crystal necklace she had been carrying since this morning. This crystal necklace was given to China by the wife of the President of Brazil. It was an upscale white crystal. Under the dim light in this room, its brightness can be seen. Jiang Ruolan held the crystal necklace in her hand. She hesitated for a moment, then walked towards the bed and gently placed it in front of Jia Zhenzhen. "Do you recognize this?" Jia Zhenzhen''s gaze was immediately drawn to the shiny object in her hand, and she suddenly turned around. Because her face was blocked by a pillow, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t see her expression clearly, so she leaned to take a closer look when suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment. She didn''t have time to see Jia Zhenzhen''s expression as she put the crystal necklace back in her pocket. Just then, the door of the ward was pushed open. Xian Jian walked in and looked at Jiang Ruolan with a serious and cold expression. "Who told you to come here? Don''t you know that you can''t come near her without supervision?" From Xian Jian''s attitude, it seemed that the director had contacted him just now. However, his serious and cold expression was as if he was really afraid that Jia Zhenzhen would hurt her. It seemed he didn''t know what was going on behind the scenes. Jiang Ruolan remained calm and did not look at Jia Zhenzhen, who held the pillow tightly in the corner of the bed. She just smiled, "Dad, you also know that I have a good relationship with Yijun, and no matter what relationship we have, in my mind, he is still my brother, and Auntie Jia is just like my mother. So I can not resist myself from meeting her and accompany her." Chapter 372 - Jiang Ruolan’s Request "You''re pregnant, so you can''t take such a risk. Don''t forget that you are carrying a child of our Xian Family. If something happens to you, can you afford it?" Xian Jian looked at her coldly. The tone of his voice was cold and really harmful. Jiang Ruolan frowned slightly, "Dad, I thought you had accepted me long ago? So what if I''m carrying the child of the Xian Family? I am your daughter-in-law. Although I should not have said those words as a junior but as a senior, shouldn''t you leave some face when you speak?" "You!" "You still haven''t resolved the debt that you''ve owed to your son. Can''t you just amass some merits for him? A verbal sin is equivalent to murder. Dad, please pay attention to what you say in the future!" Jiang Ruolan was currently very angry. Even though he was Xian Zihao''s father, what right did he have to say that to her? It was because of Xian Zihao, she was willing to give birth to a child for the Xian Family. Because of Xian Zihao, she was polite to Xian Jian. Xian Jian was really angry and was about to say something when suddenly a sharp scream was heard from the bed. "Ahh!" Jiang Ruolan was startled. She turned around abruptly, only to see Jia Zhenzhen throwing the cup hard on Xian Jian''s head. "Ahhh!" It was accompanied by a piercing scream. Even though he dodged, the glass suddenly smashed onto the wall behind him, causing a burst of cracking sounds to ring out. Before she could react, Jiang Ruolan saw Jia Zhenzhen suddenly jump down from the bed, screaming as she used the pillow to hit Xian Jian. Xian Jian''s expression turned ugly. He tried to block the attack by grabbing her hand, but Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled Jia Zhenzhen away, "Auntie Jia!" At this moment, medical staff came in and tried to help pull Jia Zhenzhen away. Seeing so many people, Xian Jian did not touch her again, but due to a moment of carelessness, he was bitten by Jia Zhenzhen. It was too late to stop her. "Auntie Jia!" Jiang Ruolan called out in a low voice and was about to pull her up when Xian Jian shook her (Jia Zhenzhen) off. *Bang!* Jia Zhenzhen was knocked against the cabinet behind her with all her might. Her back hit a corner of the cabinet. She groaned and fell to the ground with a soft thud. "Quick, help her up!" The crowd hurriedly rushed forward to help Jia Zhenzhen up. However, the corner of the cabinet was very sharp. The moment Jia Zhenzhen was lifted up, blood immediately flowed out from her back and fell onto the floor. The bloodstains scared Jiang Ruolan. She looked at the situation before her in disbelief and then suddenly turned around to look at Xian Jian, who was covering the bite marks on his arm with his hand. "Dad! She was your woman! She''s the mother of your youngest son, Xian Yijun!" "It used to be like this, but now she''s just a madwoman!" Xian Jian frowned. Seeing the blood on the cabinet''s corner, he regretted using too much strength, but he couldn''t put his face down after hearing what Jiang Ruolan just said. With a cold face, he walked out of the room without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan had never believed that a man could be so heartless. Those so-called ''I don''t love'' meant ''I really don''t love you anymore''. Thus, the life and death of this woman had nothing to do with him anymore, right? Jiang Ruolan clenched her fists tightly and turned around quickly to walk to the bedside. Jia Zhenzhen had fainted and was lying prone on the bed, her back clothes had been ripped off, and her neck and spine had been punctured. This could be considered as a very vulnerable situation for a person. Jiang Ruolan immediately grabbed a nurse and asked, "Where''s the doctor? Didn''t all of you say that there were always doctors visiting her? How is she? Is everything all right? Call the doctor!" "Miss Jiang, Jia Zhenzhen usually suffers from multiple injuries, either from self-injury or being thrown by someone else, and coma is also a common occurrence. Don''t worry, she didn''t hurt the vital part, but she fell badly, which is why she fainted." The nurse whispered. At that moment, Jiang Ruolan felt as if a string inside her head exploded with a bang and directly snapped. She fiercely grabbed onto the nurse''s sleeve, "I told you to immediately call the doctor! What do you mean by frequently getting injured!? Even if she were to get injured frequently, and she had bled so much, you all wouldn''t even call a doctor for her? Do you even have any sense of human being!" "Miss Jiang, there are too many germs in this room. It is not appropriate for you to stay here for a long time. You have to go back and relax." The nurse was calmer than the other medical staff. Her eyes were very calm, and she gave a different look to the others so they could send her out. "You all " The medical staff pushed her out with a courteous face and asked her to go back and rest. They said that with them here now, Jia Zhenzhen would not be in any danger. Jiang Ruolan just stared at the door when it was heavily closed. Ten minutes later, when Jiang Ruolan wanted to go back in to take a look, the medical staff "politely" sent her out once again. In the end, there was nothing she could do. No matter how anxious she was, she couldn''t afford to cause any trouble here. Jiang Ruolan wandered around outside the ward for a long time and didn''t know what had happened to Jia Zhenzhen. They didn''t allow her to get inside again, so she had no choice but to turn around and quickly walked out on the cobblestone path. She felt upset. She couldn''t see Jia Zhenzhen. Xian Jian also didn''t have the mood to tolerate her (Jia Zhenzhen), and Xian Zihao has been too busy lately. Jiang Ruolan sat by the pool and looked at her phone. In the end, there was nothing she could do, at least, she couldn''t tell Jiang Yijun about the current situation. She had to sit alone for a long time. It was only in the afternoon that she picked up her phone and called Xian Zihao because she was too worried about Jia Zhenzhen. The phone rang four or five times before he answered it. It seemed like Xian Zihao was busy. There was the sound of pages flipping and pen brushing against the paper. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment. She felt that she was disturbing his work, so she felt a little embarrassed to speak up. "Ruolan?" She hadn''t said a word when Xian Zihaos''s gentle voice transmitted over the line. "What happened to you? Why aren''t you talking? Are you unhappy?" "Zihao, I want to take Auntie Jia away from here. Right now." Even though she felt like she was interrupting his work, since she had called, it was better for her just to say it. The person on the other side of the phone remained silent for a moment. After a while, he said, "Now? You don''t usually have such an impulsive temper. Did something happen?" Jiang Ruolan knew Xian Zihao could not see her, but she still shook her head and said into the phone, "No, it''s just that everyone here is too cold to Jia Zhenzhen. My mother is dead, and Yijun''s mother is my mother too. I want to take care of her. Zihao, I never asked for anything from you." The sound of the pen stopped came from the other side. Jiang Ruolan knew that Old Man Xian founded this sanatorium, and most of these people must be Old Man Xian''s men, but she wanted to give it a try. In the Xian Family, other than telling her husband these things, it would be hard for her to find anyone else. She knew that she was making things difficult for him. "Ruolan, you should know that based on Jia Zhenzhen''s current situation, if she was brought back to the country and was seen by Yijun, what would the result be? It is not rational to do so." Xian Zihao closed the document in his hand and spoke to her patiently. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked at her fingers. She thought of the way Jia Zhenzhen fainted when she fell on the cabinet just now. She thought of the blood covering the cabinet and how doctors and nurses were so calm and indifferent to her life. "It''s fine if we don''t let Yijun see her for the time being. Let''s first transfer her to some of the better nursing homes in H City. I will take care of her and accompany her until her mental condition is better." Jiang Ruolan''s tone was one of pleading. She had never really begged Xian Zihao for anything like this, and even if Xiong Ruogang''s old house was going to be demolished, she had only gone to Xian Group to find him to debate and give him all sorts of suggestions. Jiang Ruolan knew that she might make things difficult for Xian Zihao, but she knew that even though this matter was really difficult, only he could do it. Yes, only Xian Zihao could do that. Chapter 373 - No Matter When Or What Happened In The Future, You Must Believe In Me Xian Zihao seemed to be considering something. After a while, he asked softly, "Are you sure you want to do this?" By now, Jiang Ruolan already thought that if Jia Zhenzhen was brought back, even though this matter was hidden from Jiang Yijun, but Zhan An will definitely know it, and Xian Zihao will definitely feel sorry for his mother. This time, Jiang Ruolan was suddenly speechless. She just held the phone, feeling that she should not make things difficult for him. Old Man Xian has been involved in this for the past 20 years. Although Xian Zihao had become the head of the Xian Family now, his power was incomparable to Old Man Xian''s power who can cover the sky in a short time. Jiang Ruolan said nothing more. She did not answer Xian Zihao''s question, just held onto the phone tightly with one hand and put her other hand in her pocket, holding the crystal necklace. After an unknown amount of time, his gentle voice came over the phone, "I''ll try." Jiang Ruolan''s heart instantly surged with emotions. "Zihao, thank you!" Jiang Ruolan held the phone, her eyes filled with tears. Listening to the faint laughter coming from across the phone, she could already imagine his slightly curved lips and his gentle expression. In her life, Xian Zihao was not only her unique sunshine but also her endless stream of hope. Xian Zihao chuckled. "I can''t interfere too much with the hospital affairs now, but I will do my best to help you with Jia Zhenzhen''s matters. No matter what makes you unhappy, do not think too much about it. If the same thing happens next time, tell me and I will handle it for you, did you hear me?" Jiang Ruolan was very touched. She clearly knew that she was making this difficult for him, but only he could do this for her. Other than obediently agreeing, she didn''t know what to do. That night, when Xian Zihao returned, Jiang Ruolan stood alone on the balcony, looking out the window at Jia Zhenzhen''s room. Xian Zihao stood behind her. Jiang Ruolan didn''t turn around but leaned back against his embrace. Her gaze was still glued to the window of Jia Zhenzhen''s room, and she muttered to herself, "I don''t know why, but I have a strange feeling." "How are you feeling?" Xian Zihao smiled and kissed her cheek. He whispered softly into her ear and smiled, "I heard after five months of pregnancy, the baby in your womb began to move. Do you feel the child kicking you?" Hearing that, Jiang Ruolan, who felt strange in her stomach, immediately lowered her head in shock and placed her hand on her stomach. Then, her face lit up, "Now that you mentioned it, I felt like there was a movement in my stomach just now, but I was so focused on thinking of something, so I didn''t notice it. Zihao, our child is really moving." This was Jiang Ruolan''s first time becoming a mother, so she was quite nervous. She immediately felt as if the baby was kicking her. She turned her face to look at him with a smile. "Zihao, I feel it." Xian Zihao''s eyes were full of anticipation as he placed his hand gently on her stomach. He tried to feel it for a moment, then said with a smile, "Don''t move. Let me listen." When he bent down, Jiang Ruolan immediately smiled happily. As Xian Zihao pressed his ear against her stomach and calmly listened to what was going on inside, her face immediately flushed, and her smile widened. Xian Zihao''s mouth was covered in a smile as he listened. He raised his eyebrows and glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was still smiling, "This child, it''s only been five months and he''s already so naughty. In another few months, he''ll be tormenting you." "It''s a good thing that the child loves to move. It represents his health!" Jiang Ruolan chuckled. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and said, "Last time, when you were admitted to the hospital, the doctor purposely gave you a CT Scan. When I''m back to Xian Residence, grandpa mysteriously smiled and showed me the scan. You were indeed pregnant with twins, but grandpa didn''t ask if the child was male or female because he quickly asked the doctor to stitch your wounds." "Ah? It''s really a twin?" Jiang Ruolan was astonished. No wonder Zhan An and the Old Man had a strange expression on their faces over the last few days. It was as if they knew something good was going on, but because she was injured, they could not bring themselves to laugh. Xian Zihao smiled and caressed her stomach. "These two naughty little things must quarrel in your stomach until there was a commotion. Who would have thought their mother was so slow that she could not even feel their movements?" Jiang Ruolan''s face flushed as she tried to push him away. "I don''t. I noticed a reaction in my stomach recently. As a mother for the first time, how do I know if it''s my child''s movement or I''m eating the wrong food? That''s why I didn''t say anything. Only now do I know that the babies are moving!" Xian Zihao just laughed. Jiang Ruolan was dissatisfied and tried to push him again. "I told you not to laugh at me. You''re always teasing me! Go, I won''t listen to you anymore." Xian Zihao took her hand and hugged her tightly, continuing to cling to her stomach. Finally, he lowered his head and gently kissed her bulging belly, saying softly, "Be good. Your mother has worked hard to carry all of you." He then said seriously, "My wife, whatever happens in the future, never thank me again. If you really want to say thank you, maybe I''m the one who should say thank you. Thank you for allowing me to have a peaceful and happy life. While it is only right and proper for a woman to have children, this is also an adventure in a woman''s life." "If not for love, how could a woman willing to use her life to give birth to her husband? If it is not for love, after the child is born, how could a woman be a great mother and willing to be ordinary?" "So, from now on, never thank me again." Xian Zihao leaned forward and kissed the tip of her nose. "We are husband and wife, and I will certainly not let you suffer any grievances and unhappiness again. So trust me. No matter when or what happened in the future, you must believe in me." Jiang Ruolan nodded and put her head in his chest, hugging his waist tightly. She could feel that Xian Zihao was loving her more and more. Jiang Ruolan increasingly became dependent on him. Although Xian Jian''s words today hurt her heart a little, she still will not show it in front of Xian Zihao. Unfortunately, no matter how she tried to hide it, Xian Zihao always noticed it. Although he didn''t ask her, but at night, when he heard her say that she was very bored after being in this sanitarium for a few days, he took her for a walk to a nearby farm. This sanitarium was located on the outskirts of Boston and was about two to three hours from downtown. Many pedestrians were walking in the streets between the farms nearby, and upon inquiring, Jiang Ruolan realized that there were actually three or four farms nearby. Every night, there will be a small night market, where Westerners will shop for barbecues, sell clothes and debris, and there will also be many small entertainment programs that were very similar to the programs held in Chinese cities. Jiang Ruolan became excited when she saw the night market. Xian Zihao saw her expression, so he parked the car on the side of the road where there were fewer people. Jiang Ruolan remembered that the first time they visited the night market was before Xian Guiying returned home. At that time, she wanted to buy her all kinds of small gifts, so she dragged Xian Zihao everywhere. And when they visited the night market for the second time, they actually were in the United States. However, they didn''t come to a bustling city, but to a remote farm in the outer suburbs of the United States. Jiang Ruolan simply put her hand on his arm and looked around as she squeezed through the crowd. Chapter 374 - Trip To Night Market Xian Zihao took his arm from Jiang Ruolan and hugged her waist tightly, protecting her bulging stomach and herself from the crowd. As the two of them walked around a western-style barbeque stall, Jiang Ruolan suddenly caught a glimpse of all kinds of small items placed on the counter. For someone like Jiang Ruolan, who considers herself a ''bumpkin'', this little gift was enough to attract her attention. She glanced at the sign which had $5 and $60 circles written on it. Even though the price was a little more expensive, she still turned around and pulled Xian Zihao''s shirt while smiling, "Hubby, give me 5 dollar~" Xian Zihao was looking at something else nearby, but when he heard Jiang Ruolan''s words, he turned to look at her, then glanced at the sign behind her, and then saw the small objects on the counter. This was a common type of game in China. The items trapped in the trap provided would belong to them. However, he didn''t think that Jiang Ruolan would be attracted to such a small game. In the past, they both visited the night market in China. They had passed such a stall at that time, and Jiang Ruolan was not very interested in it. It seemed that she really thought of this trip as a tour. Xian Zihao chuckled and passed her his wallet. Jiang Ruolan rummaged in his wallet for a long time before finally finding a small sum of US dollars. After giving the money to the shop owner, she took ten bamboo rings and stood on the edge of the yellow dividing line. She looked closely at the twenty-centimeter pumpkin mask carved from something that looked like ivory. She started throwing one bamboo ring, but the ring just passed the mask. Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth in anger. She still had nine bamboo rings in her hands, so she just threw 3 of them everywhere. She wouldn''t be so stupid as to spend almost $30 on any one of them. It would be too shameful if she ended up returning empty-handed! However, after throwing it, the three bamboo rings were wasted just like that. Not one hitting the items at the counter. At this moment, Xian Zihao walked to her side. Although he didn''t make a sound, Jiang Ruolan paid more attention to his expression as she felt it very embarrassing. Sure enough, he was laughing! Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she looked at his smile. "Are you laughing at me?" Xian Zihao wiped the smile from his face, but the corners of his mouth still curled up. "No, no." Jiang Ruolan was not convinced and directly pushed the remaining bamboo ring into his hands, "How about you do it, let me see how strong you are. President Xian must have some tricks in his sleeve. There''s definitely something wrong with this bamboo ring, otherwise, why not even one of them caught these items!" "There''s nothing wrong with these bamboo rings. Your method is the one that is wrong." Xian Zihao, who always had a faint smile on his face, said softly as he took the remaining bamboo rings from her hand. Then, he raised his eyebrows and asked softly, "You like that pumpkin mask?" Although Jiang Ruolan nodded in agreement, she still didn''t believe that Xian Zihao would succeed. She was not so stupid as to not be able to throw some of the bamboo rings. This bamboo ring will change direction if it comes in contact with the wind. It was very light and difficult to control. She glanced at him and said, "You just have to get that pumpkin mask for me. I--" Before she could finish her sentence, Xian Zihao had swung his hand, and one of the bamboo rings wrapped tightly around the pumpkin mask. Jiang Ruolan''s words suddenly choked on her throat as she widened her eyes in astonishment. She then saw the remaining bamboo rings in Xian Zihao''s hand. How did he catch it so easily?! "What else?" Xian Zihao asked casually. Jiang Ruolan casually pointed at a few small items that were not easy to catch. Eventually, the bamboo ring in his hand flew to the place she was pointing to and each of them caught the items. This time, Jiang Ruolan was not the only one who couldn''t accept this. Even the boss, who watched the good show, got up quickly, picked up small items, put them in a bag, and replaced them with some big stuff that was harder to catch. It was already hard enough to catch all these items. Xian Zihao still had two bamboo rings in his hands. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she approached him and whispered, "You just want to show off don''t you?" Xian Zihao chuckled. "What do you think?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth continued to twitch. "I guess you were just showing off. How can you be like this." While she said this, she happily took the bag full of items Xian Zihao had won and said, "It is unrealistic to take all this stuff, it''s too heavy to carry. I think that''s enough." "Up to you." Xian Zihao put down the remaining bamboo rings in his hand, his eyes filled with a doting smile. There was an artificial lake near the night market. The environment was quite good. Jiang Ruolan loves the pumpkin mask so much that she will put it in front of her from time to time. Then she would put it in front of Xian Zihao. "It''s still a long time before Halloween. Are you going to bring this back home?" Xian Zihao chuckled. Jiang Ruolan smiled, raised the mask in her hand, and said in a strange voice, "Pumpkin, Zihao, pumpkin Xian ~" Xian Zihao''s face instantly darkened. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, holds a pumpkin mask and walks around the lake. At this moment, Xian Zihao''s cell phone rang. He looked at the caller''s ID, and when Jiang Ruolan turned to look at him, he said softly, "It''s a call from the company." After that, he answered the call and calmly looked at the moonlight''s reflection on the lake. He then looked at Jiang Ruolan, who happily flipped the pumpkin mask in her hand. It was unknown what was said by the person on the other side of the phone. Although Xian Zihao''s expression did not change, but his voice carried a hint of seriousness, "Didn''t I tell you not to sign this contract rashly for the next two days? How did Vice-President Wei instruct you?" "The shares that have been agreed with the SAIC company are forty percent, so who among you will be responsible for this loss?" Xian Zihao frowned and looked annoyed. He lowered his voice slightly. "Let the SAIC people wait in the company. I will be there." "Guiying was temporarily unable to continue taking over the company, and the decision for Vice President Wei to take over her job was set by me. If you guys are unwilling to accept it, then come and tell me directly. If I find out that some of you are ruining Xian Enterprise''s reputation for your own benefit, then don''t blame me when I use the most brutal method to drive you all away from the company!" "Cut the crap, explain it to me when I get to the company!" Seeing Xian Zihao, who was usually calm, became angry, Jiang Ruolan immediately walked over. She rarely heard him speak in a cold tone without leaving a single face for the other party. She put her arm around his waist and leaned closer to him as if to comfort him before asking in a small voice, "What''s wrong? What''s wrong with Xian Enterprise?" Xian Zihao put down the phone, and the coldness in his eyes became soft. "It''s nothing. There are some internal conflicts between company executives." He looked at the time, and there was a hint of regret in his eyes. "I need to get to the office now. Get in the car, I''ll take you back to the sanatorium." "Zihao, let me accompany you to the company. I''m not sleepy, and there''s nothing much for me to do when I go back to the sanitarium. Can I accompany you?" Just as he was about to refuse, Jiang Ruolan smiled and said, "If I''m sleepy, I''ll sleep at your company. Your office shouldn''t lack a resting room, I want to accompany you." Seeing that she was acting like a spoiled child, Xian Zihao couldn''t do anything about it. With a helpless smile, he pointed his chin in the direction of their car. "Get in." Chapter 375 - Bringing Jia Zhenzhen Home I Xian Zihao drove to Xian Enterprise Headquarters in Boston City. As he parked the car, he received a call from the company. He gestured to Jiang Ruolan with his eyes to follow him as he answered the call. After a while, the elevator reached the 18th floor. *Ding!* As the door opened, three to five Xian Enterprise''s executives and senior technical staff stood outside. When they saw Xian Zihao, they nodded cautiously and respectfully to him, "President Xian." Xian Zihao''s eyes were filled with calmness and seriousness. "Where are they?" "Still in the lounge." "Send them to the conference room." With that said, he took the contract from the temporary assistant and walked into the conference room. Although he was flipping the document, he still paid close attention to Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan was not a child that he had to worry about at all times. She greeted the people who were looking at her politely while following Xian Zihao from behind. His subordinate had caused some trouble and Xian Zihao had to come to resolve it personally. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything as she followed him into the conference room. The so-called SAIC company was one of the top ten software development companies in the United States. The software for the new projects required by Xian Enterprise conflicted with the software of the other party''s company, and there was also a funding problem in the other party''s company, including a trust crisis. Vice President Wei followed Xian Zihao''s instructions and refused to cooperate with SAIC this time, resulting in a group of people disagreeing with his decision. It was no wonder that the usually emotionless Xian Zihao would be so furious. These senior executives had indeed done it for personal interest and neglected the company''s reputation and performance. They even dared to make fun of Xian Zihao. This kind of situation was something that could only be solved with his arrival. "President Xian, this is a temporary contract regulation. 70% of the benefits are on Xian Enterprise''s side. It will benefit us greatly and it will do us no harm!" "That''s right, President Xian, you said that Vice-President Wei just listened to your order, that''s why he decisively refused the company''s invitation, but SAIC is our old partner after all. Now that the company is in a crisis, if we don''t help them, we shouldn''t add insult to injury. Our collaboration with them can also save their company from this crisis, so this is a win-win situation." A few senior executives still followed closely behind Xian Zihao, trying to persuade him. However, Xian Zihao remained silent, calmly looking at the contract in his hand. Finally, with a frown, he turned around and coldly looked at the nagging executive. They obediently shut their mouth. After a while, Vice President Wei and several other company executives walked into the conference room. Jiang Ruolan might be considered quite accomplished in the media industry, but there was a huge gap between them, and she didn''t really understand how they work. She just sat on the couch next to the window and silently stared at Xian Zihao''s figure. Like she heard from others, Xian Zihao was very serious about his work. His face was serious, his attitude was indifferent and calm. His speech and behavior were perfect but also very reasonable. While this problem occurred due to Xian Enterprise''s executive, Xian Zihao was actually the real owner of this company. Therefore, other than debating based on theory, the SAIC people could not find another way. However, even though Xian Zihao has returned to China, everyone knows that the influence he left on the American industry was enormous. On such an important occasion, the content of the conversation was rather serious and heavy. Sometimes Xian Zihao would occasionally have a humorous sentence or two to ease the atmosphere. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know much about these things. She wasn''t an omniscient person, so how could she understand it just by listening to it? After an unknown period of time, Jiang Ruolan suddenly fell asleep. She suddenly woke up, only to realize that she was sleeping on the conference room couch with a coat covering her body. She rarely sleeps like this and she was not used to it. She stretched her body and her action caused her to fall off the couch, onto the carpet. Then, she was stunned for a moment. Sensing the gaze from the other side, Jiang Ruolan immediately turned her head, only to see that everyone in the conference room was gaping at her. Jiang Ruolan stiffened and laughed awkwardly. She stood up and patted her butt. She placed Xian Zihao''s coat, which had slipped off her body, on the couch and cleared her throat. "Hehe...Well said, President Xian." Jiang Ruolan was used to calling Xian Zihao, President Xian in front of outsiders. As for Xian Zihao, he felt awkward because he wasn''t used to it. Anyways, everyone sitting around knew Xian Zihao''s identity in the country. She could vaguely see the corners of some executives'' mouths twitching. Jiang Ruolan continued to sit there with a straight face, ignoring the various gazes of the crowd as she waited for the meeting to end. At this moment, Xian Zihao smiled faintly as he closed the contract in his hands. He then said softly, "Everyone, please excuse me. My wife is being naughty again." The atmosphere in the conference room continued to be at ease. "So it turns out that Madam Xian is such a mischievous woman." Xian Zihao continued to laugh. "She just admires me too much and wants to attract everyone''s attention." Everyone nodded their heads. "President Xian, it''s a good thing that you have such a straightforward wife." "That''s right. It''s better for women to be cute. They won''t have many hobbies and will only focus on their husbands." Xian Zihao smiled without saying a word. On the other hand, Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched. Although there were private rooms in Xian Enterprise and Jiang Ruolan could use them, Xian Zihao still solves the problem quickly. After ordering his employees to go home, he directly took his "pure and cute" wife back to the sanatorium. That night, Jiang Ruolan felt very embarrassed. She accidentally caused a commotion in such a serious meeting. *** The problem of bringing Jia Zhenzhen home was not as easy as she had hoped, but Xian Zihao always told her not to worry. Actually, it was not impossible to bring Jia Zhenzhen home. It was just that what should be done had to be done secretly as not to alert Old Man Xian, who was far away in China. Even Xian Jian didn''t know about any of this. Xian Jian had to complete his work abroad in these past few days. Once it done, they had to return to H City and their return could not be delayed even one day. The day before they returned home, Xian Jian still could not find an opportunity to have a good conversation with Jia Zhenzhen. Since she was injured a few days ago and woke up, she was more afraid of him. Only Jiang Ruolan could approach her, thus making everyone curious, and even Xian Zihao found this very strange. Time and time again, they called the sanitarium''s director and asked about Jia Zhenzhen''s current condition. No one knows what he said, but Xian Zihao''s plans were interrupted one by one. There were more obstacles in his plan to bring Jia Zhenzhen home. Although Xian Zihao didn''t show any change in his expression, Jiang Ruolan could feel there was a lot of pressure on him. What was this all about? Why couldn''t Jia Zhenzhen leave this place? Chapter 376 - Bringing Jia Zhenzhen Home II "Auntie Jia, how are you today?" Although she will leave the United States tomorrow, Jiang Ruolan still didn''t give up on her plan to take Jia Zhenzhen away. The day was getting closer and closer, but the progress seemed not too great. So, in the afternoon, she borrowed the sanatorium''s kitchen and personally made two delicious meals along with egg-flower soup for her to drink. As she fed the soup to Jia Zhenzhen, Jiang Ruolan smiled and said, "Do you feel it tastes different from what you normally eat here? I made it myself, how about that? Does it taste good?" "Auntie Jia, you must not have thought that your good friend''s daughter, whom you once held in your arms, is now an adult and can cook well. Not only me, but Yijun is also the same. Even though years have passed, we are still dependent on each other. I am fortunate to have Yijun by my side, he gave me too much encouragement. Auntie Jia, if not for the support and confidence Yijun gave me, maybe you will not be able to see me in this life." After she said that, she suddenly laughed softly. "You are not in your right mind, so I can chat with you about a lot of things. Did you know, after my mother jumped, Yijun and I were accepted into the Jiang Family, but the life that the Jiang Family gave us was not something two children could bear. Until now, I still don''t understand what made my mother jump like that? Why did she not cherish her life? If she were to give it up just like that, why was she doing such a cruel act in front of these two children?" "Auntie Jia, if you can wake up, can you tell me? What exactly happened that year? Why were you locked up in America? And why did my mother come here? You two sisters who were initially enthusiastic, why did you both end up like this in just a few years?" Jia Zhenzhen''s gaze moved, and a glimmer of light flashed across her dull eyes. Jiang Ruolan saw it. Jiang Ruolan continued to feed her while whispering, "Is it something that is hard to say? Even when you were facing me, you still wouldn''t be able to put your heart at ease. You wouldn''t be able to tell me the unspeakable secrets, right?" She then looked at the time and said in a low voice, "Tomorrow, I will go home. At first, I wanted to bring you with me, but I don''t know why it is so difficult to take you away. I thought you could tell me what had happened, at the very least, if I can successfully take you away, no matter whether it is your illness or your life in the future, it will change a lot. Auntie Jia, if you continue like this, I''m afraid Zihao and I will be helpless." With that, she stood up. "I will go first. Have a good rest. I will see you tomorrow before I go." Jiang Ruolan walked straight to the door. Right at this moment, a sound came from behind her. Jiang Ruolan initially didn''t think much of it, but as she was about to open the door, the sound of footsteps grew louder and louder until it finally caught her attention. She abruptly turned around and saw Jia Zhenzhen, who was originally sitting on a wheelchair, trying her best to kick the table with her feet. Jiang Ruolan was startled and quickly walked back, grabbed her leg that was kicking the table hard. "Auntie Jia, what''s wrong?" Jia Zhenzhen''s eyes were wide open and there were tears in them. When she saw Jiang Ruolan walking back towards her, she opened her mouth but could not utter a word for a long time. "Don''t be afraid, please be patient. What do you want to say? Slow down! I''m the only one here. No matter what happens, I''ll help you, okay? Auntie Jia, don''t be afraid!" "Murderer " Jia Zhenzhen forcibly uttered words as tears began to fall from her eyes. She stared at Jiang Ruolan''s face and slowly tilted her head. She looked at her deeply, "They are murderers ...Lan... You can''t..." "What? What murderer? What can I not do?" Jiang Ruolan looked at Jia Zhenzhen in shock and quickly grabbed her hand. "Auntie Jia, what are you trying to say? Who is the murderer? Is someone trying to kill you? Is someone trying to lock you up here?" Jia Zhenzhen nodded and then said loudly, "They ...Murderer ... They ..." "Who are you talking about?" Jiang Ruolan looked at her carefully. "Auntie Jia, say their name." "He They " Trembling, Jia Zhenzhen pointed out the window. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment before she stood up and looked out the window. This was not the first floor, so there was nothing outside the window except the shadows that seem to have just walked past the windows of another building. But when she looked over, that shadow just happened to flash past her and she was unable to see it clearly. "They... All of them " Because she had been confined for too long, Jia Zhenzhen lost her speaking ability. She struggled to speak, but she was still trying to say something, "Lan...Lan" Jiang Ruolan turned and walked back to her side, patting her hands lightly. "I''m here, I''m here. Talk slowly." "Leave ...Leave them ..." Jia Zhenzhen''s mouth twitched a little, and there seemed to be a flash of light in her dull eyes. She suddenly pulled her (Jiang Ruolan) hand tightly, the nails digging into the back of her hand. "He... Don''t...Children...No Children " Although Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand the meaning behind her words, she still thought about it vaguely. What Jia Zhenzhen meant was that she wanted Jiang Ruolan to stay away from someone but who exactly was the "them" she was referring to? "They ...They " Jia Zhenzhen trembled while holding her hand. "They " At this moment, the ward door suddenly opened, and a nurse held the nutrient injection they normally give to Jia Zhenzhen. This wasn''t a sedative, and Jiang Ruolan had also checked that it was indeed a nutrient. When she saw the nurse walking in, her face returned to the original calm expression, and Jia Zhenzhen also stopped talking but she still held her (Jiang Ruolan) hand tightly as if she was afraid Jiang Ruolan would leave. At that moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt a throbbing pain in her stomach. She immediately frowned and put her hands on her stomach, cold sweat trickling down her face. On the other hand, the nurse did not notice her abnormality and just held Jia Zhenzhen''s hand, saying, "Come here, be more obedient. This is nutrition. I will leave after I give it to you. I swear!" Jia Zhenzhen did not move. Her hand was still gripping Jiang Ruolan''s hands tightly. "Lan..." Jiang Ruolan wanted to laugh, but she didn''t realize that there was sweat on her face. She was about to say something, but the pain made her pull her hand back. She held her stomach tightly and bit her lower lip. "Miss Jiang? What''s wrong with you?" The nurse, who had given Jia Zhenzhen nutrients, immediately noticed Jiang Ruolan''s expression and was very worried. Without waiting for her answer, she hurriedly said, "Don''t move! I will go find someone!" Jiang Ruolan nodded with effort and looked gratefully at the nurse. She (the nurse) was a little girl in her early twenties and had been in the sanatorium for a long time. She rarely saw any pregnant women with problems. After a while, two nurses come in to help Jiang Ruolan out. Jia Zhenzhen became very quiet in the room, and when Jiang Ruolan was about to be helped to the door, a figure quickly approached. "Ruolan?" Upon seeing Xian Zihao, who rushed to the building so fast after receiving the news from god knows where, Jiang Ruolan quickly forced a smile on her face. Before they left, Xian Zihao''s footsteps stopped for a moment. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at Jia Zhenzhen, who was staring at them, before he immediately carried Jiang Ruolan and left without looking back. After 20 minutes... When they were sure that the pain in Jiang Ruolan''s stomach was due to her lack of sleep and her anxiety for several days had affected her endocrine system, causing severe pain due to irregular contractions, doctors at the sanatorium advised her to lie in bed and not be too worried. When they confirmed that there was no serious problem, Jiang Ruolan sighed in relief. Xian Zihao sent the doctor away while Jiang Ruolan sat on the edge of the bed with her head lowered. She looked at her bulging stomach and gently stroked it. After a while, Xian Zihao walked back to bed and peeled an apple for her. When he handed it over, there was a trace of warmth in his eyes. "I can tell you that you''ve been thinking about Jia Zhenzhen a lot these few days. You didn''t sleep at all at night, you''re just pretending, aren''t you?" Jiang Ruolan curled her lips in embarrassment. "I just have a lot of things that I can''t figure out. These things are all kept playing in my head, so I can''t sleep for the past two days." Xian Zihao sighed helplessly and brushed the strand of hair on her forehead away. "When we get home tomorrow, we''ll take Jia Zhenzhen with us, so you don''t have to think about these things anymore. I said before, leave it to me, don''t think of anything, and let me think about it, hmm?" Chapter 377 - Bringing Jia Zhenzhen Home III Jiang Ruolan''s eyes lit up. "Can we take her away successfully? Can it go smoothly?" Xian Zihao chuckled and patted her head, "Don''t worry, I will help you bring her home safely. Why are there so many questions? You have to concentrate on taking care of your health and our baby." "What I meant was --" He pulled the blanket over her body and said, "All right, you don''t have to explain it anymore. Eat the apple!" Xian Zihao slightly raised his good-looking brows, and there was a look of indulgence and heartache on his face. Jiang Ruolan smiled and didn''t continue to make things difficult for him. *** The next day. Since there were only two first-class seats left on the flight back, Xian Zihao arranged for Jia Zhenzhen to stay in first-class and told the flight attendant to take care of the patient. And since Xian Jian was in the first class with other officials, Xian Zihao arranged for Jiang Ruolan to sit in the economy class to prevent her from getting airsick. After flying for more than ten hours, they finally arrived at H City and just got off the plane. Although Jiang Ruolan was a little tired, she had treated herself well yesterday, so she was still in good condition. Seeing Jia Zhenzhen sitting quietly in her wheelchair, with dull eyes, without words, she bent down from time to time, smiling as she told her some exciting news about H City that she had heard over the last few years. Jia Zhenzhen''s eyes were still glassy. As long as Xian Jian didn''t approach her, she will always be in a daze, as if she was not there. When Xian Jian approached her, Jia Zhenzhen would immediately scream, and her scream frightened most of the passengers on the plane. Fortunately, Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao were there to comfort her in time. Actually, Xian Jia was only there to see her, but before he could get close, Jia Zhenzhen''s reaction was already so huge. Therefore, Xian Jian had walked more than a dozen meters ahead of them due to his anger. He had lost a lot of his face because of Jia Zhenzhen. At this moment, Xian Jian''s slightly dissatisfied voice came from the front, "Zihao, you insisted on bringing her back to this country. If something happened, don''t expect me to help you!" "I can''t give them a complete explanation of her return. There are only a few large-scale sanatoriums in H City and countless private sanatoriums. If you need help in this area, you can find Uncle Wu. He has a pretty good reputation at the hospital, and he also has a lot of friends in all the sanatoriums in the city. You can find him for this." With that, Xian Jian put his hat on his head and walked out of the airport lobby without looking back. He didn''t even look at Jia Zhenzhen. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, did not intend to find Uncle Wu because of this. As Jia Zhenzhen''s return was somewhat secretive and they had to hide it from Jiang Yijun for a while, Jiang Ruolan wanted him to find a place with a better environment, even though the place was far away. She wanted that place safe like the outskirts of Boston. Xian Zihao smiled upon hearing this and immediately called his friend. The sanatorium they arranged for Jia Zhenzhen was a private sanatorium with a quiet environment close to the suburbs. The director of the sanatorium was Xian Zihao''s friend. He was in his late thirties, loyal, and had a strict mouth. Jia Zhenzhen''s body was very healthy, and her head was not injured. Only four of her limbs were not flexible enough due to the sedative she had received all these past years, but she was able to recover slowly. She did not lose her speech function completely but just because she had been silent for a long time, her nerves were a little weak, so it was difficult for her to speak. But when doctors examined her brain, they didn''t find any disease, and the madness can only be extrapolated temporarily into hysteria, but there was no convincing evidence. Jia Zhenzhen''s brain had never been injured before, nor had any disease been detected. So what caused her to go crazy so many years ago? And why was she locked up in the United States for more than twenty years? Was it because of separation from her son? However, if Jia Zhenzhen was not crazy, she will not be sent to America, nor will she be separated from Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan immediately dismissed this possibility, but at the same time, she could not think of any other reason. The director of this sanitarium said that he would find out the real cause of Jia Zhenzhen''s illness as soon as possible, and unless it was needed, he would not give her sedatives. On the way back home, Jiang Ruolan was so tired that she didn''t want to say a word. Xian Zihao patiently fastened her seat belt, stroked her hair, and then focused on driving back to Xian Residence. As she got out of the car, Jiang Ruolan suddenly saw Jiang Yijun, who had just come out of the house with some work documents in his hand and a cold expression on his face. Jiang Yijun had just walked out and stopped when he saw her. When Jiang Ruolan saw Jiang Yijun, she was stunned for a moment. His neat and expensive suit was not as casual as his usual and he looked more mature. She couldn''t help but smile as she sized up his clothes. "Brat, are you going to work?" Before she got out of the car, she was talking to Xian Zihao. Her face was filled with a natural smile. Seeing her smile happily, Jiang Yijun''s grip on the document tightened a bit. "Has your job been decided?" Seeing that he didn''t answer, Jiang Ruolan continued to ask with a smile. "Yijun''s comprehension ability is not bad, he has yet to pass the civil servant exam, but grandfather wanted him to train first, so he didn''t follow the normal rules. He first worked as a research assistant at the Bureau of Lands and was also a member of the leadership team. His influences are a little low, but he can be promoted after a while." Jiang Yijun didn''t say anything. Jiang Ruolan listened to Xian Zihao''s explanation before she turned to see his (Jiang Yijun) expression. She knew that he might have something important to do when he rushed out. "Yijun has never been in contact with politics before. In terms of behavior, I know he has a strong understanding. I never thought that he would be a research director in a very important place like the Bureau of Lands. It looks like his future is going to be prosperous!" It had been a long time since Jiang Rulan had seen Jiang Yijun smile at her. The bright and modest boy, who likes to hug her and say that she was beautiful, always says that she will not get married when she is old, had changed. Jiang Yijun hadn''t been smiling at her for a long time. "Your bureau chief wants to see you?" Xian Zihao asked. Jiang Yijun shifted his gaze away from Jiang Ruolan. He glanced at Xian Zihao, who had a gentle smile on his face, and nodded his (Jiang Yijun) head in tacit agreement. Seeing that Jiang Yijun was quite busy, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to interrupt his work. She turned to Xian Zihao and said, "Zihao, you have already spent your twenty days abroad, there should be some things you have to finish in Xian Group, right? Don''t worry about me, I will rest at Xian Residence and if I want to go back to Greenville Residence, I will take a taxi. I noticed there are quite a few taxis passing by on the way here recently." At this moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized something. The two of them happened to be blocking Jiang Yijun''s path on the door. She directly took a step back obediently and raised her eyes to look at him. Xian Zihao suddenly patted Jiang Ruolan''s hands lightly, "Wait here for a moment, I have something to say to Yijun." With that, he turned around and walked out of the door. Jiang Yijun didn''t have much of an expression on his face. He didn''t look at Jiang Ruolan anymore and slowly followed Xian Zihao out. Chapter 378 - Jiang Yijun’s Injury I It was unknown what the two of them were talking about. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and casually looked at her phone and read some messages from Xiong Ruogang. She would occasionally raise her head and look at the two men standing side by side. Xian Zihao''s usual elegance seemed to blend with the scenery as he casually stood there. His appearance was extremely eye-catching. They were almost the same height, but because Jiang Yijun''s life wasn''t as good as Xian Zihao''s in the past few years and due to the occasional sunburn when he was a teenager, his skin was slightly darker than Xian Zihao''s, but it made him a lot more mature. The two brothers looked alike but had completely different encounters and fates. Jiang Ruolan could understand Jiang Yijun''s taciturn silence. He still didn''t treat this place as his home. Jiang Ruolan''s gaze wandered towards the two of them. One was her beloved husband, and the other was the most important person in her life that she once depended on. Seemingly noticing her gaze, Xian Zihao shifted his attention to her as he said something to Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan immediately grinned at him and waved her hand, telling him to ignore her and continue his conversation. When her gaze fell on Jiang Yijun again, she suddenly saw that the back of his hand was actually a bit swollen. It didn''t look like a small swelling, it was a large red swelling that extended all the way down from his arm. Jiang Ruolan secretly frowned and unknowingly stepped towards him. "You should know Director Xu''s character. I can see that you''ve already come into contact with him three or four times before, so you should understand him. This time, you " Xian Zihao was about to tell Jiang Yijun something when Jiang Ruolan suddenly grabbed his (Jiang Yijun) arm. Her actions made Xian Zihao stop talking. Jiang Ruolan held Jiang Yijun''s wrist with quite a bit of force. His body also shook a bit as if it was very painful, but he resisted the urge to let her know and quickly tried to withdraw his hand with an expressionless face. Jiang Ruolan, however, did not let go. As they both struggled, Xian Zihao glanced at the swelling and redness on the back of Jiang Yijun''s hand and frowned slightly. "What''s wrong with your hand?" Jiang Yijun tried to put his hand down, not letting Jiang Ruolan look at it. His eyes were a little impatient. "Jiang Ruolan, let go!" "Where did the wound on your hand come from?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him sternly. "You want to hide it from me?" She took advantage of the fact that Jiang Yijun didn''t dare to shake her off because of her pregnancy and pulled up his sleeve. When she saw the swollen skin on his arm, she felt goosebumps all over her body. Her lips trembled as she looked at Jiang Yijun and frowned, "What happened? This doesn''t look like a recent injury? Who hit you? Did you fight with someone? You''re not someone who will go out and have a fight! Who did it? Speak!" "Jiang Ruolan, this is Xian Residence. Don''t you need to avoid suspicion?" At this moment, the sound of footsteps came from the backyard. Jiang Yijun didn''t bother with her anymore, he forcibly swung his arm and turned to leave. When Jiang Ruolan was swung like this, Xian Zihao immediately held her in his arms and hugged her tightly. He frowned at Jiang Yijun. At that moment, Old Man Xian walked out from inside with a smile. Jiang Ruolan was about to seize Jiang Yijun''s arm when the Old Man appeared in front of them. "What''s going on? Spoiled girl has gone on vacation in the United States, and upon returning, she was unwilling to enter the gates of the Xian Family? This Old Man has been waiting in the house for a long time and yet the two of you have not come in." "Grandfather." Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses and turned around to smile at the Old Man. At the same time, she heard the sound of a car behind her. When she looked back, she saw that Jiang Yijun had already started the engine. "What''s wrong? Spoiled girl, why does your face look that bad?" Old Man Xian walked over and looked at Jiang Ruolan. As he stood in front of her and Xian Zihao, he asked in a low voice that only the two of them could hear. "I heard you brought Jia Zhenzhen back to this country?" The Old Man''s tone of voice didn''t sound interrogative, but it wasn''t gentle either. He wanted to confirm this matter. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to answer, Xian Zihao squeezed her hand, signaling for her to be quiet. He then said with a calm smile, "Grandfather, you also know that Jia Zhenzhen is a good friend of Ruolan''s mother. She was worried about her. In order to bring Ruolan back safely, I have no choice but to bring Jia Zhenzhen back too." No matter how unhappy the Old Man was, he would only rebuke them for bringing someone home without his permission, or for being reckless. However, his reaction was unexpected. Old Man Xian didn''t say anything, only smiled, then looked at Jiang Ruolan''s expression. "What''s wrong? I don''t think this spoiled girl is in a good mood." Jiang Yijun was seriously injured in the arm. He had just left the Xian Family. How could the Old Man not see it, but even he did, the Old Man still acted so naturally. Something was wrong here, so how can Jiang Ruolan feel at ease? Seemingly seeing the doubt and a forced smile on Jiang Ruolan''s face, Old Man Xian held his cane with both hands and looked at her with a smile, "Spoiled girl, do you have any objections to grandpa?" "No, grandfather, I just had a long journey. Perhaps I was too tired and couldn''t bring myself to do anything." She had just returned and wasn''t clear about what had happened in Xian Family in the past few days. She felt that it would be better for her to handle this matter slowly and carefully. "Let''s go inside first. Spoiled girl, did you bring some good tea for me when you came back? Come on, let''s go to the study and let me have a taste!" As they walked back to the mansion, Old Man Xian was like an old child. He didn''t stop talking and asked Jiang Ruolan to follow him. Before Jiang Ruolan went upstairs, Xian Zihao gave her a calm look, telling her not to worry and to take it easy. She nodded and followed the Old Man quietly upstairs. Upon entering the study, Old Man Xian immediately went to sit in his chair with the same attitude when he punished her standing like a soldier. Jiang Ruolan could not guess what the Old Man was thinking, so she took out the tea she had bought and poured it into the cup for him before placing it slowly on the table in front of him. "Do you have any questions you would like to ask me?" Suddenly, the Old Man opened his mouth and glanced at her. Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was holding onto the teacup stopped slightly as she looked into the Old Man''s eyes. She hesitated for a moment before shaking her head. "No, grandpa, let''s have some tea." "Spoiled girl, everyone has their own responsibilities and secrets that are unknown to others. This Old Man had lived to the age of eighty, and at this age, besides having hope for my children and grandchildren, I had no desire or demand for anything else. At my age, there were so many things in the past that I didn''t want anyone else to know, and given your intelligence, spoiled girl, you probably wouldn''t be able to understand." "Grandfather, I understand." Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes. In fact, she hadn''t planned to ask the Old Man for anything. She didn''t think he would take the initiative to say these things to her. Seeing that she was sensible, Old Man Xian nodded with satisfaction. "It''s good that you understand. Since that''s the case, I won''t say anymore. Go rest." When Jiang Ruolan turned to leave, she suddenly stopped her steps. After a moment of hesitation, she looked back and saw the Old Man drinking the tea. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Yijun''s injury.." Old Man Xian drank his tea indifferently. He only put the cup after he drank half a cup of tea. He glanced at her and said, "I did it." Jiang Ruolan tightened her grip on the door frame and looked at the Old Man in disbelief. Chapter 379 - Jiang Yijun’s Injury II Old Man Xian stood up and walked slowly with his cane, stopping two or three meters from her. With both hands on the cane, he looked at her calmly and then smiled at her, "Girl, let''s not talk about what happened. Grandpa didn''t want Xian Jian and Little An to know about what happened that day. The ancestral hall collapsed, but grandpa knew the cause and the consequences better than anyone else." "I want my grandson to be able to stay with the Xian Family, be by my side, and live the rest of his life with me. After a hundred years, he will be able to send me to the end. But what''s wrong is still wrong." Old Man Xian had a serious expression. "On the surface, I will cover this crime for him. If he wanted this Old Man to die, he would not do it in a roundabout way. He used this method to remind everyone in the Xian Family that we can not forget the woman who had been pushed outside the gates of the Xian Family!" Jiang Ruolan looked at the Old Man in shock. She was speechless. Old Man Xian raised his old eyebrows and said with a smile, "Yijun used this method to force us to think of Jia Zhenzhen. "But spoiled girl, you should know that you can''t ever have fish and bear''s legs at the same time! If I wanted the Xian Family to be in peace, then Jia Zhenzhen could never enter the door of the Xian Family! Although I admit Yijun is my grandson, but as long as Little An is here, I will never allow it. Jia Zhenzhen could never have the surname of Xian! I just want you all to be fine. As for Yijun, of course, I also hope he is fine. After you leave this country, I hit him using this cane!" Old Man Xian raised his cane and asked, "What else do you want to ask?" Jiang Ruolan thought of an injury to Jiang Yijun''s arm, which clearly looked very swollen. However, when facing the Old Man, she couldn''t say a single word of reprimand. Her heart ached for Jiang Yijun. No matter what, he was still her brother. When she shook her head and was about to leave, Old Man Xian suddenly asked in a low voice, "Spoiled girl, are you sure that Yijun''s feelings towards you are just the feelings of brothers and sisters?" Jiang Ruolan''s heart froze for a moment. She looked back at the Old Man and saw him staring at her. "Of course! Grandpa, don''t tell me that you really took the words that Cui Liuxian had said to your heart?" Seeing her unperturbed expression, the Old Man waved his hand, indicating that she could leave. "No, I''m just asking. Go rest." Around 7 pm, the sound of a car was heard from outside Xian Residence. Jiang Yijun entered the house and just glanced at the people sitting in the room. He greeted them and went upstairs without looking back. Jiang Ruolan immediately asked, "Yijun, have you had dinner? Aren''t you going to sit down and eat?" "No, I''ve eaten." As he spoke, he disappeared in the corner of the stairs. Cui Liuxian suddenly placed the bowl on the table, making a loud noise. She raised her head to look at the corner of the stairs, then suddenly said, "Grandpa, I will go and see him." Her words immediately caught Jiang Ruolan''s attention. Jiang Ruolan looked at Cui Liuxian silently. Could it be that she really changed her target and took a fancy on Jiang Yijun? That won''t do! Jiang Yijun couldn''t marry someone like Cui Liuxian. If she really had this intention and the Old Man was thinking of it, wouldn''t Jiang Yijun be forced to die in the Xian Family? Jiang Ruolan put down the bowl at the same time and smiled, "Grandpa, I think Yijun is not in a good mood. I have been his sister for so many years, I will go see him and ask him if something bad happens at work." Cui Liuxian looked at her and asked, "Jiang Ruolan, what do you mean?" Jiang Ruolan looked at Cui Liuxian with a smile, "Yijun has been my little brother for many years, and I see that he is in a bad mood. What''s wrong with seeing him? Cui Liuxian, isn''t your reaction too extraordinary?" "Oh, really?" Cui Liuxian suddenly mocked and turned to look at the Old Man without expression, "Grandpa, didn''t I tell you before this? Jiang Ruolan has long known that the person next to her is not her own brother, yet she still lives with him every day. If she doesn''t meet Zihao later, I think she will continue to live like this with her brother, who has no blood relationship with her. Now Yijun is in the Xian Family, and they are in the same house again, Jiang Ruolan is afraid that I will continue to think of becoming the daughter-in-law of the Xian Family." The Old Man frowned and looked coldly at Cui Liuxian but didn''t say anything. He then looked at Jiang Ruolan again before sighing, "You " "The two of you, ever since Ruolan entered the house, you never stopped looking for trouble! Liuxian, every time it was time to eat, you always said something like that to make me unhappy!" "What I am saying is the truth. Women have selfish motives, and with a husband as good as Zihao, she''s still not satisfied. She doesn''t want to let go of her brother and, even if they can''t be together, she still wanted to keep him by her side." Cui Liuxian pouted and intentionally glanced at Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao didn''t even look at her and didn''t reply. Cui Liuxian had been making things difficult for Jiang Ruolan, and if he were to step up for her (Jiang Ruolan) again and again, it would actually make Cui Liuxian continue on like this endlessly. Of course, Jiang Ruolan understood Xian Zihao''s action, so she pretended to sigh deeply. "Ai. It''s really hard to have a good intention." Cui Liuxian looked at her coldly. The others also looked at Jiang Ruolan, only to see that she smiled helplessly. Apparently, she didn''t want to argue with Cui Liuxian. However, Jiang Ruolan''s sigh made Cui Liuxian forcibly hold back her words. She had been waiting for Jiang Ruolan to respond, but Jiang Ruolan didn''t really care about it. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and grabbed the food, then said to the crowd, "I will send dinner to Yijun" With that, she cast another glance at Xian Zihao. He smiled, "Go ahead, Yijun has been by your side since he was young. It''s normal for him to be close to you. In this family, only you know him very well. Wifey, you''ve got a huge responsibility on your shoulders ~" Jiang Ruolan smiled and looked up to look at the Old Man. Seeing the Old Man also smile in relief at Xian Zihao''s words, she nodded at everyone sitting there and brought food upstairs. Jiang Yijun''s room was on the third floor. She only went there once when he agreed to stay at Xian Residence, but she never went there again after she went in to manage the room with the servants. When she knocked a few times, the door finally opened from the inside. Jiang Yijun, who had just taken a shower, stood in front of the door with a towel wrapped around his lower body. As he opened the door, he looked at her impatiently, as if he was about to scold her for something. Chapter 380 - Jiang Ruolan And Jiang Yijun Are Not Clean "I''ve eaten." Without waiting for her to speak, he said it expressionless and wanted to close the door. "If you really ate, I, Jiang Ruolan, will write my name backward!" Jiang Ruolan blocked the door with her foot to stop it from closing. As Jiang Yijun stared at her, she kicked the door open and stepped into the room. She placed the food on the table, looked around, and then saw the wound on his arm. Jiang Yijun didn''t say anything. He just glanced at her and said after a few seconds, "Leave the food here. I''ll eat in a while. You can go." Seeing that he was unwilling to let her off, Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately became serious. "What''s wrong? A few days ago, when I was in the United States, you called me. I didn''t even ask what you mean, and then you didn''t reply to my text message. Is it just because your surname is already Xian, you become arrogant? Why are you playing with me? You didn''t even smile at all when I returned, and now you show your smelly face!" Jiang Ruolan walked closer and poked his chest with her finger, "Brat, why are you pretending? Let me tell you, don''t try to be like this with me, you are my brother and will always be my brother. No matter what your family name is now, as long as not beyond the relationship between brother and sister, we can talk about it! I admit, not long ago, because you knew about your family, I was afraid that our relationship would be awkward and I deliberately isolated you a little. Just because you hate me for this, you try to take revenge on your sister, right?" "Say something, say something!" Jiang Ruolan stared at him. Jiang Yijun just looked down at her poking finger. "Let me tell you, no matter if you are Jiang Yijun or Xian Yijun, you should be clear with your words. Last time, when you called ..." Suddenly, Jiang Yijun grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his arms. Jiang Ruolan was shocked. She shifted her gaze from his naked chest and looked up at his darkened eyes. At that moment, the slightly opened door was pushed open, and Xian Zihao''s figure appeared in front of them. Cui Liuxian walked right behind him. When the two of them saw Jiang Ruolan and the half-naked Jiang Yijun, Xian Zihao''s handsome eyebrows slightly twitched. Before Jiang Ruolan could say anything, Cui Liuxian, who walked in with him, was already screaming. "Ah! What are you two doing?!" Jiang Ruolan''s face turned pale and she immediately raised her head to look at Jiang Yijun. At the same time they entered the door, Jiang Yijun''s grip on her wrist loosened and he quickly let her go. He turned around and picked up his shirt, and put it on. "Fortunately, the flower room that Nanny Cheng usually guards was located on the opposite staircase, so I told Zihao to accompany me to look at my four-leaf clover." Cui Liuxian''s face was filled with scorn and a sneer, "Jiang Ruolan, you are really shameless!" Jiang Ruolan immediately frowned. How could Cui Liuxian just coincidentally ask Xian Zihao to accompany her to the flower room? It was obvious that she wanted to let him pass by. However, she would rather die than believe that Jiang Yijun conspired with Cui Liuxian to provoke them. When she saw Jiang Yijun''s impatient expression as he turned around and put on his clothes, she could tell that he did not have good feelings for Cui Liuxian. "I''m just looking at the wound on Yijun''s hand. He just took a shower." Jiang Ruolan explained in this way, not to Cui Liuxian, who deliberately caused the problem, but to Xian Zihao. "Ha! You were all almost caught! He''s half-naked, and you still have the cheek to quibble like that! When I saw you eating downstairs, your mind had been in a mess. You actually wanted to come up and kiss your little brother and tell him how much you missed him, right?" Cui Liuxian''s face was menacing, and she stretched out her hand to tug on Xian Zihao''s sleeve as if she was not going to let go of this matter. "Zihao, don''t listen to her nonsense argument. In fact, she is such a person, I have already seen that she and Yijun are not as clean as everyone thought they were!" "Are you done?" Jiang Yijun suddenly turned around and coldly glanced at the chattering Cui Liuxian. "What kind of garbage are you not clear? Last Sunday, while I was drunk, you came to my room in Jiang Ruolan''s clothes and tried to get into my bed. I warned you, if you dare to create trouble again, I will definitely not be polite to you!" Jiang Yijun pointed at Cui Liuxian with an expressionless face. "The whole Xian Family has a past relationship with you. I have none. Don''t force me to touch you." With that, Jiang Yijun took his pants and went into the bathroom. Before Cui Liuxian''s expression calmed down, Xian Zihao''s face showed no sign of joy or anger. However, from Jiang Ruolan''s point of view, he did not suspect her. He was only shocked for a moment and then looked at Cui Liuxian because of what Jiang Yijun had said. Cui Liuxian''s face was pale. She bit her lip and quickly explained, "Zihao, don''t listen to his nonsense. I ... That day, I just wanted to test whether his feelings for Jiang Ruolan were really like a sibling. Since you are not at home, I went to your bedroom and found Jiang Ruolan''s clothes for me to wear. That day, Yijun was so drunk, so I put on the clothes to take care of him. I just want to test him." "The result of this experiment is " Cui Liuxian suddenly pointed at Jiang Ruolan, who was frowning. "As expected, she and Yijun are not clean! Did you know, Zihao that day Yijun hugged me and kept calling me Ruolan! He even wanted to kiss me! If I didn''t push him away, something bad would happen. I ... I ... I really didn''t have anything to do with it. I just want to use this method to find out the truth!" Suddenly, the sound of the bathroom door closing came from behind them. Jiang Yijun had already changed out of his towel, changed into his clothes, and came out. He glanced at Cui Liuxian with disgust. He didn''t even bother to say anything as he walked out of his room without looking back. "Yijun." Jiang Ruolan wanted to stop him, but the more Cui Liuxian said, the more outrageous her words. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but look at Cui Liuxian''s mouth. For a few seconds, she really did want to tear this woman''s mouth! When Jiang Yijun walked out the door, Cui Liuxian was so angry that she wanted to keep talking. However, when she saw Xian Zihao frowning at her, she immediately softened her voice and muttered, "I will explain it to Yijun!" After saying that, she turned around and walked out of the room. Cui Liuxian rushed out of the room without looking back and her face was still quite pale. Her evil deeds were clearly exposed and she felt ashamed. Jiang Ruolan thought about how one of her clothes was worn by Cui Liuxian and immediately felt nauseous. She had the urge to go back and find out which clothes, then take them out and burn them! And at this time, before her eyes, the tall figure walked over. "Cui Liuxian said her four-leaf clover had dried up, so she asked me to accompany her and look around. I was just on my way to come and see you, so I accompanied her on the way." Without waiting for Jiang Ruolan to explain, Xian Zihao spoke first. His tone of voice showed a hint of tenderness, as if he didn''t want her to misunderstand. Compared to Cui Liuxian''s hopes for misunderstanding between them, Xian Zihao clearly didn''t care about what had happened between Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun''s just now. He trusted her. Chapter 381 - Have You Ever Regretted Going Through All These A wise person like Xian Zihao may have seen her concern for Jiang Yijun. Besides, they both did not do outrageous things. If he misunderstands or was jealous of what was happening just now, then he was not Xian Zihao. Jiang Ruolan''s originally uncomfortable mood was cleared up as she grinned. "What are you laughing at?" Xian Zihao looked at her helplessly, then looked at the untouched food on the table. "He didn''t eat?" "Mhm, when I came here, Yijun had just come out of the bathroom. Previously, I lived under the same roof as him, and although we didn''t live in the same room, I used to see him only wearing a towel, so I didn''t feel anything wrong and immediately sent the food to him. I didn''t expect that Cui Liuxian would run into me." Jiang Ruolan sighed and lowered her head to think about what Jiang Yijun had just said. Cui Liuxian came to find Jiang Yijun when he was drunk, it was clear that her purpose was not pure. If it weren''t for her wearing her (Jiang Ruolan) clothes, even if Yijun were drunk, he wouldn''t have let Cui Liuxian approach him. It looks like Cui Liuxian had started spreading the net wide, and since she can''t find a gap in Xian Zihao''s side, she tried to climb into Jiang Yijun''s bed to build her position in the Xian Family. Otherwise, Cui Liuxian wouldn''t have turned around and chased after Jiang Yijun, trying to explain this misunderstanding. Was Xian Family really important to her? It was so important that she no longer wanted her dignity or her face. She just wanted to get the status in Xian Family? Clearly, Xian Zihao also knew what Cui Liuxian was doing. They both looked at each other secretly. He walked towards her and put his arm around her shoulder as he said softly, "Yijun was just careless for a moment. I believe he will not give another chance to Cui Liuxian in the future. My wife, don''t worry too much, hmm?" Jiang Ruolan smiled, "Actually, I''m worried about Yijun''s injury. He didn''t treat the injury on his arm properly, and it took a week to heal. It is still swollen now, and I am afraid there may be some side effects, but he will not let me see it. He will not let me apply medicine for him either." At this point, the door was pushed open again. Cui Liuxian ran to the room, panting. She glared at Jiang Ruolan before glancing at Xian Zihao. "Zihao, how dare you! Your wife has been intimate with your younger brother and you didn''t even care? You had no reaction at all when you saw them hugging. Do you really want them to lie in the same bed and do something before you know that she is indeed a prostitute? You still don''t believe me?" With that, Cui Liuxian walked to bed angrily. She picked up the phone Jiang Yijun had been using for years and pressed on the screen. She turned it over and handed it to Xian Zihao, "Look!" Cui Liuxian clearly could not catch up with Jiang Yijun, or she was angry with what he had said, so she ran back to cause more trouble. On the phone screen that Jiang Yijun had been using for years was an enlarged photo. Jiang Ruolan appeared to be in her early twenties, with shoulder-length and curly hair. She wore a cool summer nightgown and slept soundly. Jiang Yijun also in the photo. He lay down next to her with a funny face on his face. In the photo, Jiang Ruolan was sleeping. In this photo, it was shown that a brother was playing with his sister, and it was a common behavior between siblings but because of their current relationship, especially for Cui Liuxian, that photo was indeed a "bed" type of evidence. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know when Jiang Yijun took the photo, but judging from her hair''s length, it should have been the year when she was in her second year. She was amazed at the existence of this picture. Xian Zihao paused as he looked at the photo, then his expression turned serious. Seeing his serious expression, Cui Liuxian immediately raised an eyebrow and laughed, "Zihao, are you sure women like this can live a peaceful life with you? I suggest we do a DNA test as soon as the baby is born. I know that the result will--" "She''s not you. Cui Liuxian. Whenever you experience a setback and lose all trust in the Xian Family, you will always find trouble with Ruolan. If you create trouble for her again, then your days in the Xian Family won''t be long." Xian Zihao''s voice was light, but his expression was serious. What he said was like a truth that would soon be formed. Cui Liuxian was so angry that she can''t wait to find all the evidence she can use against Jiang Ruolan, but after what Xian Zihao had said, in the blink of an eye, she felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. She looked at Xian Zihao in shock. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. After a long while, she finally got her voice, "Zihao, are you blind? I have been loyal to you for years, but I have never been able to beat such a woman? What''s so special about her? Was it because of sex? Or because she was young?" "Sex? This term shouldn''t be used on me. This kind of ''admirable'' adjective should be used on you, Miss Cui!" Jiang Ruolan replied with a sneer. "Your relationship will definitely not go too far! I swear!" Cui Liuxian gritted her teeth, and her eyes reddened again. "The happiness you have will not last for long!" "Enough, Cui Liuxian!" Xian Zihao frowned. "It''s been almost a year. How long do you want to make a fuss?" "Until you get divorced!" Cui Liuxian took a deep breath and uttered those words. Then, she left the room furiously. Seeing Cui Liuxian''s determined look, Jiang Ruolan was completely speechless. She looked back at Xian Zihao, only to see that he hadn''t loosened his frown. She then looked back at Cui Liuxian''s disappeared figure again, only to notice that she walked out with Jiang Yijun''s phone in her hand. Jiang Ruolan was immediately stunned. "She couldn''t have wanted grandpa to see that photo, isn''t she?" Seeing that she was tense, Xian Zihao hugged her and said softly, "If she wants Grandpa to side with her, she must remember that she was wearing your clothes. After the incident with Yijun, she will naturally show the photos to grandfather but did you really think she dared to tell him about this? If she used this photo to reveal Yijun''s bottom line, then Yijun would definitely not let her go. He would destroy her before we all do it." It was unknown when it started, but Xian Zihao seemed to know Jiang Yijun better than she does. Jiang Ruolan also understood that Cui Liuxian might just want to make a copy of that photo and keep it as evidence. She may not show it today but it didn''t mean she wouldn''t show it in the future. In any case, if she copied it, they can still find an opportunity to delete it. If Jiang Yijun knew that this photo would bring such results, he would definitely delete it first. "Sooner or later, she''ll pay for her childish stupidity." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything further about Cui Liuxian. He only shook his head and said his last sentence in a light tone with a bit of a sigh. As he spoke, he hugged Jiang Ruolan tightly, as if he felt pity and regret over what she had experienced repeatedly in the Xian Family, as well as the unhappiness she felt because of Cui Liuxian. "Ruolan, the cause of our marriage and the circumstances that occurred when we were married has destined us to experience these difficulties. Have you ever regretted going through all these?" Xian Zihao''s words were very accurate, and this was the first time in their marriage that he managed to open this topic and let her feel the deep concern in his heart. This Xian Zihao didn''t really suit her. Chapter 382 - Senior Zhou’s Arrival I Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at Xian Zihao in surprise, only to see him looking at her with a soft smile. She sighed almost inaudibly, then leaned back into his arms with a straight face on her face, "Hey, who told you that I married you so easily? In this world, there is no man who marries a woman as easily as you. You think a marriage certificate is enough to tie me up?" Xian Zihao could not help but laugh. "What? The last time I was late at the wedding, some bride ran away because of all the misunderstandings that happened, and now you want me to make it up to you? I thought you didn''t even want to get married?" Jiang Ruolan just smiled and didn''t say anything else. Sometimes, women should not speak constantly, and there were also many things that had nothing to do with principles. She would let her husband decide what to do. "When our children are born, let them be our flower boy and flower girl. You just need to be a beautiful and happy bride." Xian Zihao smiled and held her close. "And don''t ever leave me again, Ruolan." Jiang Ruolan lay quietly in his arms, nodding as she heard his heartbeat. Suddenly, Nanny Cheng''s voice came from outside the door, "Young Master, Young Madam...Senior Zhou is here." Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze when she heard Senior Zhou''s name. She immediately frowned. "What is he doing here?" After Nanny Cheng finished her sentence, she left. Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at Xian Zihao and his gaze on her was gentle and remained calm as if Senior Zhou''s arrival didn''t have any effect on him at all. "It looks like the Zhou Family is deciding to make a showdown." He swore. "A showdown?" Jiang Ruolan froze for a moment. Before she could respond, Xian Zihao had hugged her and kissed her forehead. "No matter what happens, I will always be by your side. You have to face what you have to face. Let''s go down." Jiang Ruolan understood his meaning. She gave him a grateful look, then nodded again. Originally, she didn''t want to have anything to do with the Zhou Family, but if there really were a blood relationship between them, she would not be able to do anything. There were some things that were really true, and she will never be able to control them. As they both went downstairs, they saw Senior Zhou enter the house and greet Old Man Xian with a smile. When Jiang Ruolan walked down, Senior Zhou''s gaze immediately shifted to her, "Ruolan, you have returned from America, but you don''t come and see your grandfather?" His half-smile and words caused everyone in the room to be in shock. Old Man Xian first looked at Senior Zhou''s expression and then looked at Jiang Ruolan''s expression. Although she didn''t smile, it was clear whatever Senior Zhou said just now was true. "Grandfather?" Xian Jian asked, "What does Senior Zhou mean?" "What? Hasn''t this child told you yet?" Nanny Cheng and some servants brought tea and poured it for all the people in the living room. Senior Zhou sat on the couch and said with a smile. "Ruolan''s mother was the daughter of a wife I divorced. You may not have heard of this. I was in a bad mood at the time and accidentally kicked my unborn daughter out of the family. After years of searching for her, I finally found her. Ruolan is very similar to her mother. When I was in Xian Residence last time, I knew her at first glance, but unfortunately, she was so stubborn and refused to recognize me." Old Man Xian just smiled politely before looking at Jiang Ruolan, who was walking to the couch. His gaze changed from looking at her normally to examining her. Xian Jian was also somewhat surprised. "So Jiang Guanyu is also counted as your son-in-law?" If Jiang Ruolan''s mother was Senior Zhou''s daughter, how can Jiang Guanyu marry Zhan Lian? Wouldn''t the Zhou Family be able to help him become a peerless existence? Just when everyone was feeling suspicious, Jiang Ruolan suddenly opened her mouth. "Senior Zhou, this is the after all Xian Family. The old matters that you speak of are our private matters. Is there a need to gather so many people?" The Zhou Family was influential in the business world, and everyone knows that in the past, the position of this family in the country was something that no one dared to be underestimated. Now, his words were naturally heavy, like a thousand mountains. Senior Zhou had deliberately emphasized this matter, and it made Jiang Ruolan really felt very uncomfortable. Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s expression was not very good, Senior Zhou just stared at her for a moment and did not reply. He just smiled as he looked at Xian Zihao. "Zihao, it looks like what I said before was true. In the end, you are still my grandson-in-law." When Xian Zihao heard this, the corner of his mouth curved into a faint smile. "Hehe, Senior Zhou gathered a lot of people, I thought something had happened. I did not think your presence here was just to acknowledge Ruolan as your granddaughter. However, some of the past events are already decades old and there is no need for Senior Zhou to hold onto it and not let it go, not to mention, Ruolan might not be able to adapt to your existence as her grandfather. Please don''t force her." Xian Zihao''s words were polite. In fact, if Senior Zhou really wanted to acknowledge Jiang Ruolan as his granddaughter, they wouldn''t need to be so polite. But who was Xian Zihao? The Xian Family, who had a high reputation and had produced several generations of generals, still could not be too powerful in the end when facing such a man like Senior Zhou. At this moment, Jiang Yijun entered the house. He saw the situation in the living room, then looked at Jiang Ruolan''s expression. He frowned and walked towards her. "What happened?" When Senior Zhou heard Jiang Yijun''s voice, he turned around and glanced at him. Immediately, he seemed to have thought of something and smiled, "I know quite a bit about Ruolan and Yijun. Recently, along with Ruolan''s relationship with the Zhou Family, I also know a lot about the past." Then Senior Zhou looked at Jiang Ruolan firmly. "Child, you can temporarily reject this grandfather. I know that in the last twenty years, our Zhou Family has not given you the love you deserve. Some things are also related to Shufen." As he said this, Senior Zhou''s eyes swept across Xian Zihao and he seemed to think that this matter should not be brought up now. He paused for a moment and continued, "Your father is Jiang Guanyu, but I have some knowledge about the couple in the Jiang Family." Senior Zhou looked at Xian Jian and Old Man Xian faintly as he talked about these things. The latter remained silent as if they were not listening at all. There was a strange smile in the corner of Senior Zhou''s mouth as he said, "I believe Old Man Xian and Xian Jian also knew that when Jiang Guanyu got married, I gave him two big gifts because of my good relationship with Jiang Family. Who knew that twenty years later, Jiang Guanyu would give a big gift to me! My daughter and granddaughter did not live well when they were in the Jiang Family, and my daughter has been missing for the past twenty years. I am very curious, how did he do it?" Currently, the meaning of Senior Zhou''s words was very simple. He wanted to know the reason why Zhou Qingling was left behind by Jiang Guanyu many years ago and also to find her whereabouts. Or perhaps, he had already guessed that Zhou Qingling had died, but that incident that year was controlled single-handedly by the Jiang Family. Twenty years later, when Senior Zhou wanted to investigate all aspects, he was unable to find a place to do so. Chapter 383 - Senior Zhou’s Arrival II If Senior Zhou knew about what happened that year, would there be some kind of trouble again? Her life had finally calmed down and she did not want to cause any more trouble, but her mother''s grievances and the pain that she had suffered in the Jiang Family, should she just let it go like this? Xian Zihao immediately looked at Jiang Ruolan. He had a gentle and loving smile on his face. Jiang Ruolan''s conflicting heart immediately calm because of his comforting and silent encouragement. Although she did not want to disturb the peace in her life, but because someone was willing to take revenge on her, she had to be fair to her mother. Senior Zhou owes a lot to Zhou Qingling for committing crimes several decades ago. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to ask Senior Zhou to lend her a hand, Jiang Yijun opened his mouth and said, "Zhou Qingling died 20 years ago. Wouldn''t it be too late for Senior Zhou to atone for your mistakes now?" His words caused Senior Zhou''s face to tremble. He stood up abruptly and looked at Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan''s words were almost swallowed back in her throat. While she was still hesitating on whether she should say it or not, Jiang Yijun made a rare decision for her. She turned her head and looked at him, but Jiang Yijun simply looked at Senior Zhou indifferently. "As for the cause of death, Senior Zhou should have gone to the Jiang Family to investigate, not the Xian Family. The grievances Ruolan suffered since she was young, from Jiang Guanyu to Jiang Bingqing, who knows about the trauma and loneliness that the so-called family of three brought to her childhood? Asking Ruolan these questions is equivalent to having her open her own wounds in front of you and show it to you. If Senior Zhou''s heart truly loves this granddaughter of yours, why don''t you give her some time and space to let her live her current life in peace! If you want to know the truth, go find the Jiang Family and see what kind of good things they did back then!" Senior Zhou''s expression was somewhat of a skeleton. He frowned and looked at Jiang Yijun quietly, as if he was considering the authenticity of his words. Jiang Ruolan just wanted to cherish the peaceful and warm life she was living now, not wanting to be broken by anyone. But even she didn''t know what had happened to her mother that year, so perhaps letting Senior Zhou investigate it himself would be twice the result with half the effort. From Senior Zhou''s expression, it was like he really didn''t expect that Zhou Qingling was no longer alive. He didn''t expect her to have died twenty years ago. Senior Zhou immediately turned around to look at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan''s indifferent expression seemed to confirm it and it made Senior Zhou''s expression turn solemn and terrifying instantly. "Jiang Family?" Senior Zhou squinted his eyes and immediately smiled. He smiled at Old Man Xian, who didn''t say much all this time. "Looks like my granddaughter''s path is a little rough. I''ve troubled you today. Let''s come out another day and have a drink." "Sure, sure." Old Man Xian also stood up with a smile. Senior Zhou nodded, his mind full of thoughts. He then looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was silent and thought for a moment. He shifted his gaze to Xian Zihao and said, "Initially, Shufen was my favorite, but now Ruolan and Shufen are my granddaughters. They are both from the same flesh. Zihao, one of my granddaughters doesn''t want to get married anymore because of you and as for Ruolan, you have to treat her well." Senior Zhou''s sudden change was unexpected, but Jiang Ruolan still didn''t say anything. It was unknown if his sudden change was a good or bad thing. She clearly didn''t have any intention of getting involved with the Zhou Family. Xian Zihao''s lips curved into a faint smile, "Ruolan is my wife, of course, I will treat her well. As for Zhou Shufen, it''s just an old story. Senior Zhou should calm her down and persuade her to meet other men as soon as possible." Xian Zihao''s voice was gentle like jade. He held Jiang Ruolan''s hand the entire time, giving her the strength to face all of this. Jiang Ruolan could feel the warmth he gave to her, so she looked up and glanced at Senior Zhou. She nodded politely. "Take care." Senior Zhou was not angry even though Jiang Ruolan ordered him out as soon as she opened her mouth. He just looked at her, sighed, and left. After Senior Zhou left, Jiang Yijun sat on the couch near where Jiang Ruolan sat. He glanced at her. "If you don''t want to recognize him, then you can just not admit it. The Zhou Family is too deep, who knows what he is thinking right now." Before this, when Senior Zhou knew she was the daughter-in-law of the Xian Family, he was unhappy. It was obvious that Senior Zhou wanted Zhou Shufen to marry into the Xian Family. In the end, the Xian Family did not accept the marriage, and now that Jiang Ruolan was his granddaughter, Senior Zhou was in such a hurry to come over. No one knew what he was planning. That''s why Old Man Xian didn''t say anything until Senior Zhou left. Then he looked at Jiang Ruolan thoughtfully. "No matter from which angle we stand, if we don''t control ourselves, we will eventually become pawns in someone''s hands. Even if Ruolan had this layer of relationship with the Zhou Family, with her current personality, she will definitely not have any influence in this world. Ruolan is not a person who travels with the flow, and no one can easily waver her heart." When Xian Zihao said this, he clearly knows what Old Man Xian and Xian Jian were thinking at the moment. His tone was light and it was like he was talking about normal things. His words made the Old Man and Xian Jian calm down a bit. The Old Man nodded. "I really didn''t expect Ruolan would be Senior Zhou''s granddaughter." He then shook his head, "The world is very small, but what you just said was also true. I knew spoiled girl''s character very well. A child who suffered greatly after entering the Jiang Family, but still able to straighten her back and stay upright, must have a clear mind." There was a hidden meaning behind Old Man Xian''s words. He reminded Jiang Ruolan always to be vigilant and not to forget her true self because of her relationship with the Zhou Family. Jiang Ruolan smiled. "Grandfather, I will not disappoint you." "Alright, good child." Hearing her words, Old Man Xian nodded with a pleased smile. "Grandpa has never been disappointed with you, but as for what Senior Zhou wants to do with the Jiang Family and if it affects our Xian Family, you don''t need to worry. If there are any problems, grandpa will support you here!" Jiang Ruolan grinned. At the same time, Xian Zihao also lowered his head to look at her with a smile. His dark black eyes were filled with tender concern. It was almost 9 pm when they left Xian Residence. Before returning home, Old Man Xian warned Jiang Ruolan not to overthink it. Originally, Jiang Ruolan was worried the Xian Family would be prejudiced against her because of this. After all, she hid her background from them and fortunately, the Old Man was reasonable, and Xian Zihao spoke for her. Instead, she gets more attention from the elders. When Xian Zihao walked out of the bathroom, he saw Jiang Ruolan sitting on the bed, leaning on the headboard, reading a civil servant exam book in her hand. Sometimes she nodded her head, sometimes she would shake it, and sometimes she even muttered something. Xian Zihao seemed to be infected by her smile. He sat on the other side of the bed and hugged her. "Why are you so happy?" Jiang Ruolan handed the book in her hand to him and lay on his chest with a smile. She rubbed her head against his chest like a kitten, found a comfortable position, and leaned against it. Chapter 384 - Boy And Girl Are Both Good Xian Zihao raised his eyebrow and smiled, then hugged her tightly. He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Are you trying to seduce me again?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched violently. She tried to hit him, but Xian Zihao took her hand and tightened his grip on her waist. He immediately kissed her. Jiang Ruolan twisted her body in his embrace, saying, "Stop, let me take something." When Xian Zihao loosened his grip slightly, Jiang Ruolan went over his body and picked up a magazine from the bedside table. She turned it over for a moment, then handed it to him. Xian Zihao looked at her before he took the magazine. She pointed at the picture of the family of three in a parent-child clothing section. The father wore the same clothes as the wife and child, leading the newly learned child to walk on the grass. In the past, Jiang Ruolan had seen magazines like this. However, she only saw these pictures at a glance. She pointed to the picture of the child and asked, "Zihao, do you think this child is more like his father or mother?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrow and looked at the family of three in the magazine. He smiled. "Don''t you like girls?" "I don''t care, but I prefer tall and handsome boys to protect his mother in the future. How blissful!" Jiang Ruolan chuckled. Xian Zihao pursed his lips and said, "I think the girl is pretty good. They say that the girl is intimate with the father. Think about how blissful it would be if she followed behind me every day." Jiang Ruolan pouted, "But I feel boys are a little stronger. The two girls are too noisy! When she grows up, she would still her mother''s clothes." Seeing her expression, Xian Zihao smiled and patted her head, "Idiot, boy and girl are both good. Aren''t they all our treasures?" "En!" Jiang Ruolan giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck, "Zihao, let''s buy clothes for our kids. It''s been five months and we have to get ready to buy a lot of clothes for our kids. Do you have time to go out this weekend? Oh, by the way, shall we go buy these clothes too?" She asked while pointing at the magazine. Xian Zihao stared at the photos in the magazine for a moment, then smiled and said, "We should buy four." "There should be four pieces, right? How can this company ignore a family that has twins? It''s just that we didn''t have a baby before, so we didn''t pay much attention to it. Do you have time this weekend? We''ll buy it together." Jiang Ruolan blinked her eyes, her face filled with anticipation. "You just got back from America and I want to let you rest more. Also, you have a big stomach and can''t walk too much. I plan to tell Sister Yanmei or someone else to buy these clothes." As Xian Zihao spoke, he gently rubbed her stomach. He must have read from the pregnancy books that a woman could occasionally give a massage to the child in her womb after being pregnant for more than three months. His massage was a little strange, but he was still very careful. "I''m not tired. The doctor said that walking is very good for my body. Besides, aren''t you here?" "All right, I''ll go with you this Sunday, ok?" Xian Zihao smiled as he hugged her. "Look at this anxious pregnant mother. When the child is born, what will happen to her?" Jiang Ruolan happily held up the magazine. "What do you think about this paternity suit? There are other colored examples below. There''s blue and white, and here, there are yellow, red, black, and white horizontal stripes, and also there''s a little bear costume. Haha, Zihao, which one do you think will look good?" Xian Zihao frowned and thought for a while before he pointed at the magazine. "If there are only three of them and not four, then the kid and I will wear baby bears costumes. Find a similar piece of cloth, I will wear it together with him." Jiang Ruolan took the glass on the table next to the bed and was about to sip the glass. Luckily, she has not drunk yet, otherwise, she will spray the liquid on him. Xian Zihao smiled as he pulled her back into his arms and kissed her lips. "Stupid girl, everything looks good. I''ll wear whatever you and our child wore, hmm?" His voice was soft and gentle. When Jiang Ruolan raised her head and looked at him emotionally, he smiled and immediately covered her lips, kissing her deeply. His hand took advantage of the situation to grab her hand. Holding it in his palm, he kissed her very gently. It was not too hard, but it was also very attentive, very affectionate. Jiang Ruolan took the initiative to reciprocate his kiss. Her hands wrapped tightly around his neck and her heart filled with boundless happiness. Xian Zihao''s body began to heat up. He turned her body around and kissed her more deeply. The strength of the kiss gradually increased as he hugged her tighter and stood up straight. Jian Ruolan couldn''t help but let out a soft moan. Xian Zihao bit her lips before he turned his head and buried his face in her neck, inhaling the pleasant aroma from her body. Jiang Ruolan could feel it. Xian Zihao wanted to continue, but he didn''t. She turned and looked at him. He then lifted his head and continued to hold her in his arms, his hands covering her bulging stomach. "You just returned from America, and you need to rest. The lack of rest during the period of travel is not good for a mother and the baby. I''ll endure this for a while longer." Jiang Ruolan burst into laughter, but her heart felt warm because of his patience and concern. She hugged him back with all her strength and put her face against his neck. "Husband, it''s so nice to have you." Xian Zihao smiled lightly and didn''t say anything. He gently caressed her head. Jiang Ruolan was indeed very tired. Leaning against his chest, she closed her eyes and fell asleep in a short while. Xian Zihao had been quietly hugging her and knew that she had fallen asleep. Just as he was about to lay her down on the bed, his cell phone rang. He immediately took it and muted the phone after it rang. He lowered his head to look at her carefully. Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, he didn''t let her go. He picked up the phone and looked at it, then placed it next to his ear and said softly, "Hello." It was unknown what the person said on the phone. Xian Zihao''s faint smile disappeared as his brows gradually furrowed. "Alright, I understand." *** For the past few days, Jiang Ruolan had been resting at Greenville Residence. Since she has been taking Chinese medicine and recuperating, she was in a very positive fetal position and had a stable breath. Sister Yanmei would often walk around the street with her after Xian Zihao went to work. Originally, every Friday was a cleaning day for Sister Yanmei, but this Friday, she suddenly had some urgent things, so she had to take a week off. Jiang Ruolan saw that some corners of the house desperately needed cleaning, so she just took the items Sister Yanmei had brought and started doing the housework. Exercise was a good thing for pregnant women. After getting some clean water, she began by sweeping the floor, wiping the table, and cleaning it. Finally, she wiped every door and window in every room. Jiang Ruolan wiped the stairs with a head full of sweat. Before the door on the first floor was cleaned, she ran to the couch to sit for a while, drink some water and eat some fruit. Then she stood up again and started cleaning every door on the floor one by one. When she got in the middle, there was a small room at the bottom of the stairs that she had never entered since her wedding night. When Xian Zihao said that she couldn''t enter this room casually, she became increasingly curious as she realized that the room was locked, but since the last time he said that this room had nothing to do with Zhou Shufen, the questions and concerns that had weighed her mind had disappeared. Jiang Ruolan walked to the door, thought for a moment, and smiled. She then took the cloth and wiped it gently. Unexpectedly, as she wiped the dust from the gap on the door handle, she found a spot inside that was not easily wiped, so she rubbed it forcibly. Eventually, the door handle rotated slightly and the door opened. Oh, the door opened. What? The door opened?! Chapter 385 - The Small Room Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment. She held the cleaning cloth in a daze and stood in front of the door, looking at the small, dark room that was slightly ajar. As she thought about how the door was not locked, the phone in the living room suddenly rang. Jiang Ruolan put down the cloth and quickly went to pick up the phone. It was Sister Yanmei. "Hello, Young Madam, I hurriedly asked for leave last night, and today I just remembered that I had cleaned the small room under the stairs a few days ago. I had opened the door of the room with a spare key, but I forgot to lock it. I remember Young Master once said that the items in the room were very important, but since I couldn''t read, he allowed me to come in to clean it up occasionally." Jiang Ruolan was surprised before saying, "Don''t worry, Zihao won''t scold people casually. All right, I understand. I will help you lock the door." "Thank you, Young Madam!" Sister Yanmei smiled and said, "Then I hung up first. My old man is very sick and needs to undergo surgery." "All right, stop worrying and watch your body." Jiang Ruolan said softly and put down the phone. She sat on the couch for a long time before turning around and looked at a small room that was slightly open. Although she had promised that she would not enter the small room, they had already faced all the trials when they became husband and wife. They were not strangers and a fake couple who knew each other only a few days when they first got married. If it had nothing to do with Zhou Shufen, then why can''t she see it? Sister Yanmei said she couldn''t read, so Xian Zihao allowed her to clean the room. Could it be that there was some information or something very important in it? Jiang Ruolan''s strong curiosity made her stand up and walk towards the door. She stood in front of it and looked at the slightly open door, hesitating for a long time. She struggled with herself; should she come in or not? Jiang Ruolan started to feel around and found a light switch on the wall. As she turned on the lights, she looked around and saw a small room about six or seven square meters, with two bookshelves on each side. There was a laptop on the large table and next to it was a shelf filled with files and information. Jiang Ruolan hung the cleaning cloth she had brought back on the door handle and walked in. She looked at the bookshelves on both sides and noticed that many of them were very thick files. She knew that these files contained some secret information, so she just looked at it once and continued to wander around the room. Jiang Ruolan walked to the deepest part of the room. Just like that, she broke into the space that Xian Zihao did not allow people to enter. She had a feeling that in Xian Zihao''s world, it did not only contain her. She was curious about him, and thus, she took the file on the bookshelf. This file was about the Shencheng''s Army 20 years ago. Jiang Ruolan flipped through the file, and inside it, there''s information about the Shencheng Army, the history of its formation, how it relates to equipment factories and dirt cases. There was Xian Zihao''s signature at the bottom of the cover of this line of notes. The signature was not a name but rather a sign, indicating that he had already read this file. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment. Was this the notorious act of greed from twenty years ago? It''s been over twenty years, so why did Xian Zihao want to know this? Since when did he start to get involved in politics? Everyone knew about this famous greedy act case from twenty years ago. In the end, to put it bluntly, a senior officer arrested someone in charge of manufacturing equipment with the surname Jia. They found some evidence of corruption in the man''s house and tried to use that method to frame him. That person was Jia Zhenzhen''s father. Jia Zhenzhen, the Xian Family, Zhou Qingling, and the Jiang Family; what exactly was the connection between them? With the help of the light in the room, Jiang Ruolan opened the file and started flipping through it seriously. She looked at the time. It was only afternoon, so she decided to sit down at the large table. She glanced at the laptop on the table and suddenly felt that it was a little familiar. It was the one Xian Zihao had left in the study room last time. Jiang Ruolan opened it randomly. She knew the password for this computer, and of course, after inserting it, she found again on his hard disk a picture of the last crystal jewelry that Brazil sent to China. At that time, only a few photos were simulated, but now some were originals. After reading for a while, Jiang Ruolan put the file in her hand and got up to look at the others. Suddenly, she found a familiar brown paper bag next to a pile of documents. Her eyes trembled. This brown paper bag... Wasn''t it when she was still working at Fengyu Media company and happened to find it on her desk when she was at work one day? She took the bag, opened it, and took out a stack of photos. Sure enough, they were all the tragic photographs of her mother after she jumped off a building and committed suicide. Xian Zihao had taken the bag and told her to leave everything to him. He also ordered her not to look at these things anymore. So why did he leave these pictures here? And why was this bag placed next to these files related to corruption cases over the past twenty years? Just as Jiang Ruolan''s mind was in chaos, her cell phone suddenly rang. She quickly turned around and went out to pick up the phone. "Hello? Zihao?" "Ruolan, I''ve been very busy for the past few days and had come home very late. Today, I have finally completed all my work, so I''m thinking of taking you out for a walk." Xian Zihao''s gentle voice sounded from the phone. Jiang Ruolan still had the photos in her hand. Xian Zihao''s voice was gentle and full of patience, as if he would do anything for her even if she said she wanted the moon in the sky. She paused, and the hand holding the phone tightened slightly. She opened her mouth and looked at the time. It''s only three o''clock in the evening. "Rarely can I complete all my accumulated work. I want to come back and accompany you as soon as possible." Xian Zihao said with a smile. Jiang Ruolan looked at the things in her hands and hesitated for a moment. "There is no need for you to rush. There are many things you have to do at work, so there is no need for you to keep thinking about accompanying me." Apparently realizing something was wrong with her, Xian Zihao, who was driving the car, casually asked, "Ruolan? Do you feel unwell?" Jiang Ruolan actually just wanted Xian Zihao to explain everything as soon as possible, but she believed that there must be a reason why he hid everything from her. She could understand that, but she just wanted to get everything straight. If he came back now, this room might have to be locked and she can''t investigate everything more clearly. However, Xian Zihao was so wise and insightful. If she suddenly refused to let him return home early, how could he not be worried? Jiang Ruolan frowned and bit her lip before saying, "No, I just don''t want to delay your work." "Want peaches or bananas? I think you already got tired from eating apples these few months. I''ll buy something else on the way home, alright?" Xian Zihao ignored her words and asked softly while smiling. "Alright." "Fine, be good and stay at home. Wait for me to come back and accompany you." "Alright, drive slowly and be careful of your surroundings." After hanging up, Jiang Ruolan hurried back to the small room, put the photo back in the brown bag, put the file back on the bookcase, turned off the computer, and restored everything in the room to its original position. Chapter 386 - Death Anniversary When Xian Zihao called a moment ago, she heard a noise coming from the other side of the phone. It sounds like a construction site on the road near Greenville Residence. Most likely, he will be back soon. After tidying up everything, Jiang Ruolan immediately closed the door. She looked at the door handle, not sure if she should lock it. If she locked the door like that, she would never have the chance to enter again. If she didn''t, what would happen if Xian Zihao found out about it? Sister Yanmei had already called, asking her to lock it up for her (Sister Yanmei). If she didn''t, it would be selfish of her if Sister Yanmei really got caught. After thinking for a long time, Jiang Ruolan narrowed her eyes a little. After a moment of hesitation, she chose not to give Sister Yanmei any trouble and locked the door. Jiang Ruolan quickly walked back to the couch. After searching for a long time, she found that she could not find the cleaning cloth. When Xian Zihao entered the house, he saw that she was walking back and forth on the couch. He then closed the door slowly and asked with a smile, "What are you looking for?" "Eh, I want to sweep the house and am looking for something." Jiang Ruolan was not sure whether she left the cleaning cloth in the small room or not. While scolding herself for being careless, she didn''t want to express it too much. She just smiled and said, "It''s fine. I''ll just take another cleaning cloth." She went into the bathroom to find some other cleaning cloth. "Why is it your turn to clean up today? Sister Yanmei didn''t help you?" Seeing that she was busy inside and out, Xian Zihao brought the fruit he had bought to the kitchen and washed it before cutting it. He took out the plate and placed it on the tea table. Xian Zihao slowly walked towards Jiang Ruolan, hugged her from behind, and gently took the cloth from her hand. He helped her wipe the spots that were difficult to clean, then he continued to wipe the other spots with the cloth. What a good husband. After being tired at his company, he helped his wife clean the house after returning home. Jiang Ruolan sighed emotionally before saying, "An old man in Sister Yanmei''s family is very ill and needs immediate surgery. She went back to take care of him, so I''m in charge of cleaning our house today. Anyway, it''s very good for me to exercise a lot now." "Exercise can also be done in different ways. It''s up to you to wash clothes or go for a walk. Cleaning work like this will leave you exposed to too much dust, so it''s not suitable for you to do so." Xian Zihao wiped another door for her while checking other places to make sure they were clean before returning the cloth to her. Jiang Ruolan took the cleaning cloth and answered with an "oh" before turning around and returning to the bathroom. "After washing your hands, come here and eat the fruit. I just bought it, so it''s still fresh. If you eat it later, it will rot. Listen to me, hmmm?" Xian Zihao''s voice was very gentle. Jiang Ruolan just gave a soft "En" before closing the bathroom door. She whispered, "I''m covered in dust, so I''ll take a shower first." Usually, when Xian Zihao comes home from work, Jiang Ruolan will be the first person to greet him with a smile. She then took off his coat and asked him to get a shower. She didn''t do that today, but since he came back earlier today, she hoped he didn''t think too much about it. Jiang Ruolan twisted open the shower in the bathroom. Warm water dripped from the top of her head. She closed her eyes and her mind full of the photos of her mother''s suicide. Hearing the sound of water in the bathroom, Xian Zihao took the newspaper off the couch and looked at it. Then, he seemed to remember something and turned his head to look at the small room''s door. Remembering that he had not yet taken out the laptop, he put down the newspaper and walked over to open the door. Just as he was about to leave, he caught a glimpse of a cleaning cloth on the doorknob on the other side of the door. He paused, then took the cleaning cloth. He held it in his hand. The cleaning cloth was still wet. After Jiang Ruolan took a shower, she saw Xian Zihao sitting on the couch, reading a newspaper. His shirt''s collar was unbuttoned two times, and his hair wasn''t as tidy as it usually was. She wiped her hair as she walked over to him. Leaning over, she took a piece of peeled kiwi fruit that had been cut by Xian Zihao into her mouth. "Ah, why is it so sour!" Xian Zihao put down the newspaper and looked at her in amusement. "You''ve been looking for sour food in the last few months. I specifically bought this sour fruit, but now, you complain about it?" "Haven''t I already passed the stage of eating sour food?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she ate another piece. She put it into her mouth and mumbled, "Still, it''s fine. It''s not that sour. I''m just exaggerating." It really was delicious ~ After Jiang Ruolan finished showering, her previously anxious mood already became calm. Without thinking too much, she sat down next to Xian Zihao, looked up at his face, and blinked as she asked, "Hubby, are you taking a day off this weekend?" Xian Zihao smiled as he hugged her and kissed her head. His gaze was softer than before as he looked into her eyes and said, "I promise to accompany you to buy clothes for our child. I will not break my promise." "Can you postpone it? There''s something I need to do this Saturday." Jiang Ruolan blinked. "I had almost forgotten about it." With that, she wrapped her arms around his neck and said softly, "This Saturday is the day of my mother''s death. I want to go back to G City. Her grave is very hidden, but Yijun and I know the place. If you have time, you can accompany me to see my mother. If you don''t have time, then I''ll go back by myself, okay?" Xian Zihao thought of something and looked at Jiang Ruolan silently for a moment. Then he said, "Death Anniversary? This Saturday?" "I calculate it according to the lunar calendar. It''s the 19th of the third month of the lunar calendar." After she spoke, Jiang Ruolan pursed her lip, "It''s okay if you don''t have time. I''m just afraid that you won''t trust me back to G City alone, so I want to discuss it with you first. Actually, you know about my friends in G City. It''s okay if I go there alone. In other words, I will stay there for two to three days." "I''ll accompany you." Xian Zihao pressed her into his embrace, "Silly girl, how can I not accompany you with something like this? We were in the United States a few days ago, I was still thinking if I would delay you from going to sweep the tomb. Since it''s this Saturday, as your husband, it''s my duty to do that. I also will pay respect to my mother-in-law." Jiang Ruolan immediately smiled and hugged his neck before giving him a big kiss on the cheek. "Husband, you are the best!" At this moment, Jiang Ruolan saw the cleaning cloth that she had forgotten on the tea table. She was stunned for a moment before she came out of his arms and took it. "Where did you find it?" Xian Zihao glanced at her indifferently. There was no joy or anger in his eyes. He just looked at her calmly before saying softly. "Over there, on the floor." He jabbed his chin casually at the floor outside the small room door and didn''t look at her again. Chapter 387 - Xian Zihao’s Fears Jiang Ruolan glanced back, thinking that maybe she had left the cloth on the floor when she entered the small room and didn''t realize it because the room was located in a dark area at the bottom of the stairs. There was nothing unusual about Xian Zihao''s expression. Her initial guilty feeling slowly turned into relief. Xian Zihao looked at her lips and, with a jolt, he lowered his head and kissed it. First, it was a gentle kiss. After receiving her response, he gradually used up some of his strength and lost his tenderness. His flexible tongue directly opened up her teeth, and in the instant that Jiang Ruolan thought he only wanted to kiss her lightly, he grabbed hold of her tongue and insisted on intertwining with his. Jiang Ruolan''s reaction was slightly slower with half the beat. At first, she only responded lightly, thinking that it was just a soothing kiss, but she didn''t think it would gradually start to burn. Xian Zihao suddenly hugged her tightly, and his absurd movements became a little heavy. Even though she felt a little pain from his indescribably rough action that night, she didn''t push him away, nor did she protest. Instead, she tightly wrapped her arms around his neck, letting them kiss more intensely. Noticing her obedience and initiative, Xian Zihao''s lips and tongue gradually relaxed as his gaze was secretly locked on her. It was unknown what he wanted to see in her eyes, but Jiang Ruolan could feel the grip on her waist was getting tighter as if he wanted to push her into his bones. Xian Zihao seemed to be encouraged by Jiang Ruolan''s initiative. Even though he loosened his strength and didn''t hurt her anymore, he remained more enthusiastic. That passion almost drowned both of them. "Ugh ... Zihao ..." Jiang Ruolan was kissed until she couldn''t breathe, her lips were already swollen. Her face was red as she moved in his embrace. As Xian Zihao let go of her, she raised her head to kiss his chin, softly saying, "What''s wrong?" She suddenly felt that he had a very heavy burden on his mind. His grip on her waist was very tight, as if he didn''t want to let her go. As if he was afraid that she would disappear from his life. Even his eyes stared at her in such a way that it made her feel at loss of what to do. Since Jiang Ruolan was pregnant, even though they could occasionally have a normal couple''s life, Xian Zihao still needed to do his best to control his desire. The long-term constraints and restraints have caused both of them to suppress their emotions for a long time, but once this passion broke out, it would be uncontrollable, making it even harder for them to control their emotions. Xian Zihao was obviously a rational person who would not do anything even if she was lying in bed. The kiss that landed on her lips gradually fell to her neck and collarbone. Xian Zihao''s hands slowly moved over her body. Every time he touched her, Jiang Ruolan could not contain her nervousness. It was unknown whose clothes had fallen off first, but when Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses, the two of them were already naked. On the large couch in the living room, the two of them already overlapping each other. Xian Zihao''s breathing was a little rough, his kiss was getting deeper and intense, and wherever it went, it left behind a string of burning hot flames that ignited Jiang Ruolan''s rationality, causing her to uncontrollably moan. "Ruolan." Xian Zihao suddenly stopped all his movements and buried his face in her shoulder. Jiang Ruolan was a little taken aback, both his arms suddenly surrounded her body and hugging her tightly. His strength made her unable to breathe. Jiang Ruolan was even more shocked by his actions. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan carefully placed her hand on his back. She carefully and slowly stroked his strong back and his shoulder. "Promise me that no matter what happens, you will not leave me. No matter where you are or what you face, I will accompany you." Xian Zihao hugged her tighter and spoke in a low and hoarse voice from her neck. Jiang Ruolan immediately laughed and hugged him tightly around his back. "Are you still afraid that I''m going to run away with another man?" "Yes." Xian Zihao replied dejectedly from her neck. He actually said "yes" to her like a child Jiang Ruolan did not know whether to laugh or cry. "I will go find Qin Gengxin and see if he still wants to marry your sister. If Guiying doesn''t plan to marry him, then I will definitely run away with him! If things don''t go well, I will return to F City to find Wan Shoushan. I will ask my brother to arrange some dates for me. Although I can''t find another CEO, it is still good to find a random Chief, who has good condition. Don''t you think so?" In the end, Xian Zihao hugged her even more tightly and didn''t say anything else. Jiang Ruolan finally realized how serious his words were just now. She gradually stopped joking and leaned against his embrace, letting him hug her tightly like this. "Zihao?" After a while, Jiang Ruolan realized that Xian Zihao had stopped talking. Although the grip of her waist was still very tight, it was not like before. Jiang Ruolan stood still and realized that Xian Zihao had fallen asleep while he was still hugging her. How tired was he? He must have been busy in Xian Group lately. Xian Zihao came home very late every day, but even though he came home early today, he still remembered to buy some fruits for her. Only now did he have time to rest. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help smiling gently as she helped him up. However, if she were to help him back to their bedroom like this, she would wake him up. Although the couch in the living room wasn''t particularly big, it was still comfortable. It was made of leather, and the couch was soft and comfortable enough for Xian Zihao to lie down. Jiang Ruolan quietly got off the couch, turned around, and brought a blanket from the bedroom, covering his body with it. After Jiang Ruolan went to bed at night, her mind was focused on returning to G City to sweep her mother''s grave. Coupled with the photos she saw in the small room during the day, she would unconsciously think about it while sleeping. It was unknown how long she slept, but Jiang Ruolan felt that she was in a very dark place, wandering around, looking for a way out. She was filled with intense anxiety as her lips trembled and she whispered, "No! No!" "Ruolan...Ruolan!" Xian Zihao went back to bed. Seeing that she was frightened by the nightmare, he called to her name softly and patted her back gently. "Have you had another nightmare?" "Zihao...Zihao" "Shhh..I''m here. I''m here." Xian Zihao patted her back gently with his hand. Jiang Ruolan seemed to have heard his voice before she gradually calmed down, but she still didn''t wake up. Her body instinctively leaned against his chest as he lay next to her. She kept moaning and muttering. Her hand pulling tightly on his shirt, as if he would disappear if she let go. Xian Zihao felt a little uncomfortable with Jiang Ruolan''s arms tightly wrapped around his neck, but he didn''t let go. He just looked at her with a funny look on his face. Xian Zihao lowered his head and gently kissed the tip of her nose. After a long while, he could barely hear the growl coming out of her mouth. Jiang Ruolan leaned into his arms and said, "Zihao, don''t go...Don''t... No." She kept repeating the same sentence over and over again. Xian Zihao was stunned for a moment before looking down at her. His gaze was gentle as he hugged her tightly. He whispered softly in her ear, "En, I will not go. I will always be by your side and our baby. Be good, don''t be afraid." It was unknown whether Jiang Ruolan, who was still struggling in the nightmare heard this, but soon after that she gradually calmed down. Then, under Xian Zihao''s gentle pat. she once again fell into sleep. In the darkness, Xian Zihao lightly patted her back repeatedly. He continued to calm her down. Chapter 388 - Visiting Zhou Qingling’s Grave I When Jiang Ruolan woke up, it was dawn. She set the alarm clock at 3 am because she wanted to fly to G City to visit her mother''s grave before 8 am, but when she looked at the time, it was already at 6 am. It was early spring, the weather was very sunny outside, and the weather today looked very good. The darkroom began to be illuminated by sunlight. Jiang Ruolan put her hand in front of her eyes, and as she turned around, she found Xian Zihao had already gone. Jiang Ruolan looked at the cold spot beside her for a long time before she regained her senses. She stretched out her hand and caressed the place where Xian Zihao had slept. Jiang Ruolan remembered her dream last night. Xian Zihao was covered in blood, and she couldn''t grab onto him, couldn''t even touch him. She screamed as she caught up to his footsteps, but she could never reached him no matter what. It was said that the mood of pregnant women was unstable and sometimes they will experience nightmares that will disturb their emotions. However, this dream was too real. It was so real and scary that she still felt a lingering fear. After staring blankly for a moment, she hurriedly got up from the bed and ran out of her bedroom. Xian Zihao had promised to accompany her back to G City. Why did he disappear so early in the morning? Jiang Ruolan was about to put on her clothes and go out when the door opened from the outside. Xian Zihao was already wearing his well-dressed black shirt and black cotton pants. His short hair was clean and fluffy. He was naturally handsome. Just a glance from him immediately made her feel at ease. "You''re awake?" Seeing Jiang Ruolan standing in front of the door, Xian Zihao slowly closed the door and gave her the breakfast he had just bought. "You had a nightmare last night and just fell asleep a few hours ago. I didn''t want to wake you at 3 am because I wanted you to sleep more. Don''t worry, I already called the airline and because it was raining heavily, the plane we booked last night was an hour late and still had not taken off." Jiang Ruolan''s heart finally stopped beating so fast. She immediately opened her mouth and smiled. She took the tray of food and put it on the tea table. Xian Zihao walked over as he frowned, "Are you alright? You look so anxious just now, like the sky is about to collapse on you." "It''s nothing. I had some nightmares last night, and haven''t recovered from them yet." Jiang Ruolan pouted her lips as she silently cursed herself for being childish. Xian Zihao raised his pretty eyebrows and chuckled, "What nightmare? About me?" Jiang Ruolan felt a pang of discomfort as she thought about the scene in her dream. She turned her head and glared at him. "You''re asking me to dream about you? Who do you think you are? Hurry up and eat breakfast. After eating, we can go to G City. If we go early, we can go home early too. I don''t want to delay your work." Xian Zihao only smiled and said no more. Since there were not many cars on the road in the early morning, their journey was very fast and they arrived at the airport before the plane took off. Jiang Ruolan''s heart finally felt relieved after she quickly passed the security and boarded the plane. Although it was later than she had expected, it was still not early in the morning. At least she could still avoid meeting familiar people at the cemetery. The drizzle dropped little by little. Jiang Ruolan held a handful of chrysanthemums in her hand. She was wearing a long white dress and a black coat. Xian Zihao had a bag of some items for her to sweep the grave in one hand, while his other hand held an umbrella over their heads. The two of them slowly walked into the cemetery on the western edge of G City. Jiang Ruolan can only visit this place once a year on certain days because it was too remote and too hidden. Seeing Xian Zihao quietly accompanying her, Jiang Ruolan smiled and turned to look at him, "Zihao, looking at this cemetery, do you think that Jiang Guanyu is too heartless towards my mother?" Xian Zihao said nothing. He simply switched the umbrella to his other hand and hugged her gently. Jiang Ruolan continued to laugh as she looked around, "Do you know where this cemetery is? This place is a place where prisoners from the first and second prisons in G City are buried after being shot dead. This place looks very organized, but he is willing to put my mother with these bunch of criminals in order not to attract attention." "Usually, no one dares to come here, other than the families of the dead who sometimes come here. Since this place is too quiet and too remote, how many people are willing to clean the graves of cursed people? So usually, only two grandfathers in the mailroom outside the cemetery clean the place." "Every year at this time, Yijun and I gather to sweep my mother''s grave." Jiang Ruolan chuckled. "But starting this year, he may not come again. His mother is still alive and waiting for him. My mother has died for more than 20 years." As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Ruolan suddenly stopped in her tracks. She stared blankly at the upright figure standing in front of Zhou Qingling''s tombstone. Xian Zihao halted his steps at the same time as well. Both of them stared at the silhouette with an indifferent expression. That person felt two pairs of eyes on him. He slowly turned his head around and silently looked at them. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lip. Xian Zihao let go of the hand that wrapped around her shoulder and held her hand. At the same time, he led her towards the grave. "Senior Zhou." Senior Zhou nodded and looked at Xian Zihao with a pleased expression. Then, he turned his gaze towards Jiang Ruolan, who was holding a handful of chrysanthemums. "Child, it''s been hard on you." Jiang Ruolan remained silent. After pausing for a moment, she gently placed the flower in her hand in front of the tombstone, ignoring Senior Zhou''s gaze as she slowly bent down. Xian Zihao also bowed to Zhou Qingling''s tombstone, paying his respect. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t trying to escape from the Zhou Family. She was just numb to everything that had happened to her mother and everything that had happened to her before. Her mother, like her, had never really been in contact with the Zhou Family since childhood. However, Senior Zhou can actually find her mother here. It can be seen that Senior Zhou really cared about his daughter. At this time, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t say anything. She just stepped back and leaned into Xian Zihao''s arm. "Let''s go." "I went to the Jiang Family and heard that Jiang Bingqing had been locked up for several months. Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian begged me. They begged me to help them save their daughter." Senior Zhou suddenly spoke. Jiang Ruolan halted her steps and raised her head abruptly. In the blink of an eye, she glanced at Xian Zihao, who was also lightly raising his brows. Xian Zihao squeezed her hand, signaling for her not to worry, then looked back at Senior Zhou, who was standing calmly. "Senior Zhou, are you planning to intervene in the Jiang Family problem?" "No." Senior Zhou looked at Xian Zihao and slowly walked over. "I only have a general idea of what they did to my daughter, but I need Ruolan to explain to me what had happened and why her mother committed suicide. The Jiang Family still don''t know that Zhou Qingling is my daughter and still relying on our relationship all these years to ask me for this help." Senior Zhou then looked at Jiang Ruolan. After thinking for a moment, he said seriously, "Child, it''s alright if you don''t want to recognize me. How about this... You told me the truth, and I will help you seek revenge." Chapter 389 - Visiting Zhou Qingling’s Grave II "Whether you help me or not, that is your choice, Senior Zhou. What has that got to do with me?" Jiang Ruolan said coldly. Senior Zhou was unhappy with her indifferent attitude, but he just sighed. "Do you really think I''m a fool? Even if you didn''t say it, I know about it. Someone was trying to separate a mother from her precious daughter and try scheming something on her daughter. After so many years, no one tried to give trouble to the Jiang Family, but this time, their family is suddenly in trouble. I know that''s all thanks to Zihao. I know his character very well. If it weren''t for Jiang Bingqing making him angry, he wouldn''t have treated her like this." "Child, tell me the truth. What really happened between you and the Jiang Family? Since Jiang Guanyu is your father, why didn''t he say anything about you when I went to the Jiang Family? And when I mentioned you, why did Zhan Lian avoid the topic?" Senior Zhou narrowed his eyes and looked at her with a serious expression. "I met a man in jail yesterday. His name is Wei Donghai." Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt very uncomfortable. She frowned and looked at Senior Zhou coldly. Senior Zhou also just laughed lightly, "If I''m not mistaken, the man with the surname Wei also has a relationship with the Jiang Family. Wei Donghai will be sentenced to death next month, but the news about him has been sealed very tightly." "I can see that, to avoid disturbing your emotions, Zihao has completely eliminated this bastard from your life. I have no intention at all to let him touch you, and Zihao has protected you pretty well now. Ruolan, if you don''t want to recognize me as your grandfather, at least you should let me know how Jiang Guanyu betrayed my daughter at that time, how the Jiang Family bullied you, my granddaughter, and how Jiang Bingqing forced you to live like this." Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect Wei Donghai had been arrested. She looked at Xian Zihao in surprise. He didn''t say anything but just smiled softly at her. She knew that Senior Zhou was right. Xian Zihao had protected her very well. He let her forget about it bit by bit and also chose to let the people who hurt her completely disappear before she knew it so that she wouldn''t have too many memories. For Senior Zhou to utter these words, it was clear that he had used a special channel to investigate many things and only asked for confirmation from her. "Regarding Jiang Bingqing, if you want to help the Jiang Family, then please do so. The family doesn''t have much justice to speak of. You have a lot of rights, you can release someone just because you want to. Being able to get your help is also Jiang Family''s good fortune, so I will not interfere with it. In my entire life, I have never truly deluded that she would really reap the consequences. Jiang Family has people protecting them and helps them. Now that you have also come to ask for my opinion, what else can I say?" Jiang Ruolan did not want to mention anything regarding Jiang Bingqing. Whether Jiang Bingqing was being dealt with or being released had nothing to do with her. Xian Zihao had done a lot for her and she was satisfied with it. However, if Senior Zhou insisted on interfering, she didn''t want her husband to go against him for no reason and she didn''t want to create any trouble for him (Xian Zihao). No matter what Xian Zihao thought, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to give him any more trouble. "You think I really want to save that vicious girl?" Senior Zhou frowned. "Ruolan, are you trying to play dumb with me?" At this moment, Senior Zhou''s tone was a little agitated, "Zhou Qingling is my daughter after all. How can I harm you? Little girl, you " "Of course you will not hurt me. Even if you want to hurt me, now is the time for you to do it. What should I be afraid of? Zhou Qingling chose not to see you for the rest of her life, so why should I be related to you? Senior Zhou, you must behave yourself!" "You!" Senior Zhou was furious. "Senior Zhou, let''s go have a chat." Xian Zihao spoke at the right time. His voice was light, but it successfully suppressed Senior Zhou''s anger. "Ruolan rushed all morning to get here. Let her accompany her mother for a while." Senior Zhou frowned but didn''t say anything else. He turned around and followed Xian Zihao. Before Xian Zihao left, he lightly patted Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder to comfort her. Jiang Ruolan understood it and tried her best to smile at him. When they walked out of the cemetery, Jiang Ruolan let out a deep breath and stood in silence for a while. She was about to clean Zhou Qingling''s tombstone when she suddenly realized that this place seemed to have been taken care of by someone. Moreover, there seemed to be something ahead of the tombstone, and at a glance, she knew that it was certainly not left by Senior Zhou. It was a handful of fresh white lilies, and in the midst of the rain and wind, in front of the tombstone, stood two white candles that had been half-extinguished. Under the candle, there were pieces of paper that hadn''t completely burned. Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened as she picked up a piece of paper. Because the piece of paper did not burn completely, its width was only two to three centimeters. The paper was wet by the rain and it was stuck to the table in front of the tombstone. The words on the paper were blurry, but one could tell that the paper was filled with words, like a letter. It was a bit hard for her to understand what these words were and since the paper was also soaked by the rain, it very vague. It was not clear what these words were, but these words were similar to the sacrificial script. It was likely that only a woman could use them. And these lilies, these two carefully lit white candles. Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun were the only people who cleaned Zhou Qingling''s grave. Jiang Guanyu had only cleaned it twice over a dozen years ago and never came here again. He hated the remoteness of the place and because Zhan Lian was unhappy that he swept Zhou Qingling''s grave. So, although every year when she and Yijun came, they would avoid coming in the morning to avoid seeing people they didn''t want to see, but they all knew in their hearts that Jiang Guanyu wouldn''t come at all. However, with Senior Zhou''s character, he would never send his dead daughter such a considerate bunch of lilies. Moreover, Jiang Ruolan had seen Senior Zhou''s writing. His writing was a kind of neat writing style and it had the temperament of a soldier. These candles and these papers were definitely not what Senior Zhou had written. This definitely would not have been left behind by Yijun because his calligraphy was different. That was to say, besides these people, there were others who had been here before, and it was a woman. Jiang Ruolan held a piece of paper in her hand and looked at the candles and lilies on the ground. She slowly stood up and looked around. Usually, there were no people in this cemetery, but coincidentally, there was someone dressed in black sitting in a wheelchair with an umbrella in front of a tombstone in the distance. Jiang Ruolan didn''t realize that there was another person standing in front of the tombstone in the cemetery not far from her. She looked back outside and thought, ''That person must have already left.'' Chapter 390 - Visiting Zhou Qingling’s Grave III Jiang Ruolan sighed and lowered her head. Just as she was about to squat again, she suddenly stopped and stared at the wheelchair traces she had just noticed. Although the cemetery was neat, it was not luxurious. So, the soil in front of this tombstone was easily muddy even though the rain was not too heavy. As long as someone walks past this place, they will leave behind some traces. Perhaps Senior Zhou didn''t notice these marks, but Jiang Ruolan suddenly squinted her eyes and stared at the marks left by the wheelchair. This wheelchair seemed to have stayed here for a long time, and the marks were even deeper than the ones beside it. Jiang Ruolan suddenly raised her head and saw a black figure in front of the tombstone with her back facing her (Jiang Ruolan). Her heart trembled for no reason. She held the piece of paper in her hand tightly and walked towards that person step by step while holding the umbrella in her hand. With every step she took, she felt as if something was about to break free from the cocoon and come towards her. The figure on the wheelchair seemed to have not heard her footsteps. Jiang Ruolan slowly stopped behind her. That person still sat there motionlessly without turning her head. Jiang Ruolan stared at the figure covered by the umbrella, and she could easily recognize the skinny figure. The arm that was exposed under the black clothes was much whiter than that of an average man or woman. It was an unhealthy whiteness, but it was very familiar to her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and walked step by step in front of that person. Only when she saw that person''s face did she feel as if something had just struck her heart. "Auntie Jia." Jiang Ruolan looked at the woman in the wheelchair in disbelief. Jia Zhenzhen slowly raised her head. Her eyes were no longer as dull as before. Instead, they stared at her for a long while before she sighed and said, "In the end, you did discover it." Jiang Ruolan was a little confused. She turned her head to look at the abandoned Zhou Qingling''s tombstone, then looked at the tombstone in front of Jia Zhenzhen. She had never heard a name engraved on a tombstone before, but it was clear that Jia Zhenzhen may have been sitting here for a long time. Jia Zhenzhen looked at her. "Are you surprised?" "Nope." Jiang Ruolan shook her head. "Back in the United States, I vaguely guessed that you were pretending to be crazy, but I couldn''t find any evidence. You didn''t hurt me, so I believed that you must have remembered something, which was why I insisted on bringing you back. Auntie Jia, you''re actually here?" "Today is her anniversary. Since I was taken back to the country by you, how could I not want to leave the nursing home and accompany her?" Jia Zhenzhen didn''t mention Zhou Qingling''s name. She only said "she", but Jiang Ruolan understood what she meant. "I just didn''t expect that twenty-one years after her death, I finally have a chance to return and take a look at her. I wrote an offering for her, and burned it. At the same time I was talking to her, I suddenly saw someone that shouldn''t have appeared here." Speaking about the person who should not have appeared, Jia Zhenzhen''s gaze was a little cold, and the corner of her mouth curled into a cold smile. With regard to Jia Zhenzhen''s sudden change, even though Jiang Ruolan had vaguely guessed it, she was still a bit shocked by the reality of the situation, especially when she saw the cold smile and the mockery in Jia Zhenzhen''s eyes. Jiang Ruolan looked at Jia Zhenzhen with disbelief. "You''re talking about Senior Zhou?" Jiang Ruolan asked softly. Jia Zhenzhen paused for a moment and looked deeply into her eyes. "You, child, are even calmer than I thought." Jiang Ruolan was silent. She raised her head and looked outside the cemetery, but there were no signs of Xian Zihao and Senior Zhou. "Auntie Jia, you shouldn''t go out, do you? After we all return to H City, Zihao and I want qualified people to take care of you. We don''t want you to run away, but we also don''t let anyone watch you all the time. We want to give you a little bit of freedom." Jiang Ruolan said softly. Jia Zhenzhen smiled. She quietly sat on the wheelchair and tilted her head to look at Jiang Ruolan. She then looked deeply at her for a long time before asking, "Lan, are you not going to recognize your grandfather?" Jiang Ruolan was secretly surprised as she did not expect Jia Zhenzhen to know about her and Senior Zhou''s relationship so well. Jia Zhenzhen was really good at pretending to be crazy, but now when everything was out of the bag, she looked so calm and astute, as if everything was under her control. Jiang Ruolan slightly narrowed her eyes but didn''t say anything. She pursed her lips and then changed the subject, "Auntie Jia, are you here waiting for me, or is it just to be with my mother?" For some reason, when she uttered the word "mother," Jia Zhenzhen''s eyes seemed to move a little. When Jiang Ruolan looked at her again, Jia Zhenzhen was already smiling. "I came to see her. If I had been waiting for you to find out about this from the beginning, I would not have rushed to this dirty city." Jia Zhenzhen''s voice was light as she replied, "Child, you always find time to visit me. If I want to tell you, why wait until now?" "Auntie Jia, now that I know about it, aren''t you afraid that I''ll tell others?" "Tell others?" Jia Zhenzhen sneered, "Who can you tell? Your husband, Xian Zihao? Or to someone else? Are you going to tell them that I''m not crazy? Do you want them to lock me up again?" "Them?" Jiang Ruolan, with the sharpness of a media employee''s instincts and habit of understanding important things, immediately narrowed her eyes and watched Jia Zhenzhen''s expression carefully. Jia Zhenzhen looked at her and laughed. "Lan, are you trying to observe me? What do you want to see in me?" Jiang Ruolan pondered for a moment before replying honestly, "I think I know what you are thinking right now or what you want to do now." "Child, although you look simple, you have already made up your mind. If you weren''t completely prepared, you wouldn''t be able to say such words." Jia Zhenzhen raised her umbrella and looked at Jiang Ruolan''s calm face with a serious expression, "You want to know from me what exactly happened twenty years ago? You want to know the reason behind her suicide that year, you want to know why Jiang Guanyu betrayed your mother, and you want to know if I came back to take revenge!" Jiang Ruolan remained calm, and then she smiled. "Auntie Jia, the feeling of being seen through with a single glance is not good." "If I can''t see through you, who else can? You are the same as me." Jia Zhenzhen said with a smile. However, she immediately stopped when she saw Jiang Ruolan frowning in confusion. Jia Zhenzhen looking hesitantly at Jiang Ruolan''s face. Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand what Jia Zhenzhen meant by that. She observed her face for a while before saying, "Auntie Jia, they said that you and my mother have been together for a long time and are good sisters. You both look like each other in many ways. So, it''s no wonder if I was similar to you in a way." Chapter 392 - A Confrontation With The Jiang Family I Not long after that, the military green jeep stopped in front of a hotel on the west side of the city. Senior Zhou also got off of the jeep after both of them. Xian Zihao said a few polite words to Senior Zhou on the surface before helping Jiang Ruolan enter the hotel. They both didn''t care about Senior Zhou''s actions and just asked the staff to get the room for them. Jiang Ruolan was actually not particularly cold. It was just that the spring in G City was much colder than H City. In addition, she was also drenched in the rain. Xian Zihao was worried she would catch a cold, so he immediately asked her to take a hot shower in the bathroom. After Jiang Ruolan took a hot shower and changed into dry clothes, a hotel staff suddenly knocked on the door. Xian Zihao opened the door. The room service staff was standing outside the door. He nodded to them politely, "I''m sorry for disturbing you two. Mr. Zhou Yang has booked a private room and was asking you both to join the meal with him." Xian Zihao glanced at the room service staff and said thank you before closing the door. Jiang Ruolan, who had already put on her clothes, walked over and said, "Senior Zhou''s pestering methods are really persistent. I was still wondering why he followed us here, it seems he was planning this." Xian Zihao remained silent for a moment before saying softly, "He probably invited someone else as well." When Jiang Ruolan heard this, she said, "Doesn''t that mean he really plans to do something?" Xian Zihao said nothing. He walked to the French window and looked towards the parking lot. Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment, "How about we go take a look? Senior Zhou obviously has a lot of power. If we don''t go, we will be the ones to be in trouble." "If you don''t want to, I can handle it." Xian Zihao turned around and said gently. "I''m fine. It''s almost noon. If someone is treating me a free meal, why would I refuse?" Jiang Ruolan actually didn''t want to interact too much with Senior Zhou, and she could vaguely guess who else he had invited to the feast. But right now, she didn''t want to guess who the other person was, and she didn''t want to think too much about it. Once they were both ready, they rode a private elevator to the bamboo room floor under the guidance of room service staff. When the bamboo room door was politely opened by the staff, Jiang Ruolan''s footsteps immediately stopped. She saw Senior Zhou sitting in a corner of the table, while Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian both sat in front of him. They seemed to have just arrived and been chatting politely with Senior Zhou. "Are you going to help us? Commissioner Zeng has been looking after Bingqing. Honestly, I had just lost all hope, but who knew that I would receive a call from you, Senior Zhou? It seems that you are inviting someone else to this feast too?" Jiang Ruolan happened to hear this from Jiang Guanyu. The moment the door of the private room opened, the three people sitting looked up. When they saw Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao standing in front of the door, Jiang Guanyu''s expression froze. Zhan Lian''s smile also immediately faded. "Hehe, isn''t the Jiang Family are regular customers of this hotel? I know that you all know the rules here like the back of your hand. When you asked if anyone else is coming, by chance, Zihao and Ruolan arrived." Senior Zhou laughed as he gestured for Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan to come over and take a seat. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment, but only for a moment. When she saw a faint smile on Xian Zihao''s face, she also smiled at the people in the room and then followed her husband into the room, sitting next to Senior Zhou. "Senior Zhou specifically invited us to this feast. What a coincidence. I didn''t expect that you would be here too. On the first day we are in this city, I meet Aunt Lian and Uncle Guanyu." Xian Zihao''s smile was polite, and his expression was even calmer that no one could see through it. In these few months, in order to save Jiang Bingqing, the Jiang Family had been struggling to find a way out. They did not expect that Xian Zihao had already settled this relationship between the inner and outer layers of the ring until they had no place to start. In these few months, Xian Zihao had also avoided them and never gave them the chance to chat with him. Senior Zhou intentionally arranged a feast, and of course, it would be Jiang Guanyu''s and Zhan Lian''s chance to ask for help, but they didn''t expect to see Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao here. Jiang Ruolan expressionlessly glanced at Jiang Guanyu''s pale face. She didn''t plan to go to the Jiang Family, so Senior Zhou invited them to a feast. It seemed that Senior Zhou already decided on this matter from the beginning. "I forgot that the Xian Family and Jiang Family are relatives. When was the last time you guys met? Oh yes, if I was not mistaken, it was on General Xian''s birthday celebration." Senior Zhou suddenly laughed and pointed to Jiang Ruolan''s side. "Who would have thought that we are going to gather again today." Jiang Guanyu frowned as he looked at the indifferent Jiang Ruolan. He seemed very dissatisfied with her attitude, but he also remembered the reason she returned to G City today. So he remained silent with a strange expression on his face. Zhan Lian was able to maintain her composure and said nothing. When Senior Zhou said this, she turned to him and smiled, "Oh? What does Senior Zhou mean by that?" "Zhou Qingling." Suddenly, Senior Zhou said these two words indifferently. Immediately, Jiang Guanyu, who had just taken off his hat, stiffened. Zhan Lian''s expression also changed slightly as she stared blankly at Senior Zhou. "She''s my daughter." Senior Zhou raised his eyebrow and smiled vaguely as he saw the sudden change in Jiang Guanyu''s and Zhan Lian''s faces. "Guanyu, I presumed you''ve heard of my past in the Ministry? Zhou Qingling was the child of a wife who I had divorced. I have been looking for her for so many years, and after a long time, I can finally see her. I also found Xiaoling''s daughter." After saying that, Senior Zhou''s gaze turned to Jiang Ruolan. "Ruolan, are you still not going to call me grandpa?" In front of the Jiang Family people, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what to say. Xian Zihao seemed to understand her situation, so he smiled and said, "Senior Zhou, it is rumored that you traveled on your own when you were young." His words didn''t deny Jiang Ruolan''s identity as Senior Zhou''s granddaughter. Xian Zihao must have known that Zhou Qingling''s failure that year was largely due to her identity as an unidentified woman. Zhan Lian had not only ruined Zhou Qingling''s relationship with Jiang Guanyu, but she also trying to ruin her (Zhou Qingling) daughter''s life. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan''s and Zhou Qingling''s identities were both slapping Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian hard on the face Chapter 393 - A Confrontation With The Jiang Family II Sure enough, Jiang Guanyu''s face remained stiff. Zhan Lian frowned, and after long hesitation, she forced a smile and said, "Could it be that Senior Zhou is joking? Maybe Zhou Qingling has lied to you. It''s impossible that she is your daughter." Senior Zhou immediately glanced at Zhan Lian with a cold expression. "Lying?" Seeing Senior Zhou''s expression showed that he had gotten a general idea of what happened that year, Zhan Lian shut her mouth and quietly tugged on Jiang Guanyu''s sleeve, hinting him to say something. Jiang Guanyu glanced at Senior Zhou, then Jiang Ruolan. "How does Senior Zhou know Ruolan is your granddaughter? However, if that is the case, it seems that I will have to change my mind about you, Senior Zhou!" "Eh? Change what? I''ve already checked Ruolan''s DNA, and I''ve also got Xiaoling''s picture. She looks really similar to Xiaoling when she (Zhou Qingling) was young. How can you, as her father can''t tell?" Senior Zhou laughed coldly. "As for changing her surname, I don''t think it''s worth it. After all, my daughter had the misfortune due to having a relationship with you, Jiang Guanyu! Even if you change your mind, I am afraid that your wife will not do the same!" Jiang Guanyu''s face was immediately tense as he turned to look at Zhan Lian, who had a straight face and remained silent. The current situation clearly offended Senior Zhou. At first, they wanted to ask his help regarding Jiang Bingqing''s problem, but now, they both couldn''t even protect themselves. Although Zhan Lian didn''t say anything, she would look at Jiang Ruolan from time to time. As if she didn''t expect Zhou Qingling was Senior Zhou''s daughter. Jiang Ruolan suddenly looked up. "What expression did Auntie Lian have? Did you secretly hate yourself for not killing me back then and letting Senior Zhou find his granddaughter? You were afraid your actions would be exposed, so that''s why you can''t raise your head now or are you blaming my mom for not bringing me down when she jumped?" At the same time, Senior Zhou was drinking something, but hearing Jiang Ruolan''s words, the cup in his hand was slammed on the table. Senior Zhou looked at Zhan Lian indifferently, "It seemed that the past few years Ruolan lived in the Jiang Family, her life was never very good." Zhan Lian''s hand that was holding the cup stiffened. She looked at Senior Zhou in surprise, then smiled. "What are you talking about? Senior Zhou, it was like what I said before, Ruolan was young back then, so she didn''t understand. She was too naughty, and as her elder, I had to hit her a few times. It was just a lesson. If I really didn''t hit her hard, Ruolan probably wouldn''t be like she is now. After all, I''m not her biological mother, so she''s against me." "Is that so? Then why was Jiang Bingqing locked up? How did Wei Donghai, an unknown nobody, offend the Xian Family until it comes to the point where he was sentenced with the death penalty?" Senior Zhou''s eyes still had a hint of a smile, but it was a bit cold. "This " Zhan Lian wasn''t sure how much Senior Zhou knew. Suddenly, she didn''t know how to explain, and her eyes darkened. At this moment, Jiang Guanyu opened his mouth, "Zhan Lian is only a woman after all. If Senior Zhou wants to blame someone, just blame it on me. Regarding Qingling, I " "Ah!" Suddenly, the cup in Zhan Lian''s hand fell. The hot water in the cup splashed onto the back of her hand, interrupting Jiang Guanyu''s words. Zhan Lian secretly glared at Senior Zhou. Senior Zhou couldn''t see her face that was covered by Jiang Guanyu''s body. Jiang Guanyu immediately frowned and casually took the napkin and handed it to her. Although Senior Zhou couldn''t see it, Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao could see it clearly. Xian Zihao pursed his lips faintly and said, "Uncle, perhaps from my mother''s point of view, there are some things I shouldn''t say. With Ruolan''s personality, she doesn''t care about it, but since I''ve seen you two here today, I think I should also express my attitude towards both of you." Upon hearing Xian Zihao''s voice, Zhan Lian endured the pain in her hand and hurriedly looked at him. It seemed that regardless of what kind of situation they were facing, the thing they were most worried about was still the fate of Jiang Bingqing. Jiang Guanyu couldn''t help but look at Xian Zihao. Look at how deep this family of three''s relationship was. They were both daughters, yet he, Jiang Guanyu, was only concerned about Jiang Bingqing like he did when they were young, ignoring Jiang Ruolan and treated her like a little maid. And now...It was still the same. Since that was the case, what else could Jiang Ruolan say to the people from the Jiang Family? "Firstly, because Ruolan was alone and helpless when she was seventeen, and because Qin Gengxin was sent to the United States by his parents who didn''t want to cause trouble, Yijun was forcibly suppressed by you and kept this a secret for years. Uncle, you may not know about it before, but now you know it, your attitude is the same as Aunt Lian''s." "Although we are related by blood, Ruolan is now my wife, and I have the right to sue you for what happened between that year and a few months ago, but I do not." Xian Zihao''s eyes were calm and indifferent, as he looked at Zhan Lian, whose face was slightly gray. "Bingqing is currently under the law. Her punishment will be carried out in accordance with the rules of law. Whether light or heavy depends on how much sin she had committed. You told me that when the incident seven years ago happened, Bingqing was still young and didn''t know what was good or not, then how about what had happened a few months ago? She put three million yuan into Wei Donghai''s account. The contents of the account and the order she gave to Wei Donghai had confirmed the crime. At the time of the incident, Ruolan was pregnant, so the crime was more serious. I think you both know the law very well.'' As he said this, Xian Zihao gave Jiang Ruolan some dishes and put them into her bowl. He smiled gently at her, indicating that she didn''t need to listen to what he had to say. Jiang Ruolan looked at him quietly and then looked at Senior Zhou, who was listening to his words silently. Senior Zhou didn''t say anything and just took the chopsticks and lowered his head to eat silently. "Also." Seeing Jiang Ruolan silently eating her food, Xian Zihao shifted his gaze back to Zhan Lian and said, "Aunt Lian, you said that I was heartless, but have you ever thought whether Bingqing had the slightest bit of sympathy for me? Has she ever thought about what will happen to me if something happens to my wife and my child?" Chapter 394 - A Confrontation With The Jiang Family III "Bingqing ... she just ..." Zhan Lian wanted to speak up to defend her daughter. Xian Zihao looked at her quietly. "She''s just young and ignorant? Or is there something wrong with her mind?" As he spoke, the smile in his eyes gradually turned cold. "Jiang Bingqing is now twenty-four years old, and she is an adult. She has long secretly taken over marketing positions for several small businesses in your Jiang Family." "She is your cousin, after all. Bingqing has been your cousin ever since you two were a child. Your mother loves her dearly. She has always been attached to you ever since she was young. Can''t you let her go just because of those kinships? Furthermore, isn''t Ruolan fine?" Speaking to that, Zhan Lian suddenly looked at Senior Zhou, "Besides, Senior Zhou is here now. Honestly speaking, Guanyu and I really didn''t think that Ruolan would be related to Senior Zhou, but honestly, if I really did something to her when she was young, how could she still be alive and healthy now? She ran away from home when she was seventeen, but her education and studying environment from the age of four to seventeen were all provided to her by the Jiang Family. We never treated her poorly, otherwise, she wouldn''t have had the chance to go to university later on! There''s also no way that she would be a small chief editor or something like that if it wasn''t for us!" "Ruolan, think about it, yes, I admitted that I was really cold to you at the time. Maybe I''m not as passionate as your mother, but you are now an adult. I think you can understand how a woman like me feels." Zhan Lian suddenly glared at Jiang Ruolan. "I didn''t even leave a single wound on your body. Now you are just saying empty words. Who can prove it?" Suddenly, the bamboo room door pushed open. Qin Gengxin, whom Jiang Ruolan hadn''t seen for a long time, and Jiang Yijun, who shouldn''t have appeared here, stood at the door. Upon seeing the two of them, Jiang Ruolan, who had just swallowed a mouthful of food, suddenly choked and coughed repeatedly. Xian Zihao also didn''t expect the two of them to be here. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was coughing badly, he immediately passed the glass of water and patted her back at the same time. "Here, drink some water." Seeing the two people in front of the door, Zhan Lian immediately stiffened. She looked at them in surprise, then glared at Jiang Ruolan. "You actually dare to team up with someone who you''ve been good with since you were young as a witness?" "You still haven''t figured out our purpose for coming here? Aunt Lian thought that I''m so free that I colluded with Ruolan and became her witness?" Qin Gengxin glanced at Zhan Lia indifferently, then he looked at Jiang Yijun. "Today is the day of Ruolan''s mother''s death. Coincidentally, I had something to do at Qin Family, so I took this opportunity to go to the cemetery and happened to meet Yijun and also Senior Zhou there." Jiang Yijun also sneered and said, "What''s more coincidental is that Senior Zhou asked us to help him find a few things. Now, we have found them." With that, Jiang Yijun walked in and placed a stack of documents on the table. Qin Gengxin didn''t come in, he just folded his arms across his chest and leaned against the door, looking at Jiang Ruolan, who was coughing with a faint smile. "Don''t be so agitated when seeing me. It''s too late for you to regret it anyway. In a short while, I even have to call you sister-in-law." Jiang Ruolan tightened her grip on the chopsticks and looked at Qin Gengxin sharply. Her throat hurt so bad, and she coughed twice. In the end, Qin Gengxin even laughed happily at her misery. Jiang Ruolan didn''t notice that Qin Gengxin and Xian Zihao exchanged glances with each other. After coughing for a long time, she turned to look at the folder on the table and asked, "What is this?" Jiang Yijun stood by the table and opened the folder. He pulled out a thick pile of A4 paper, which looked like medical records and some hospital documents. "It''s nothing. Senior Zhou asked us about the treatment you received in the Jiang Family before you were seventeen. Qin Gengxin and I were your witnesses. We know that every time you are hospitalized, you will be hospitalized with a wound all over your body, and every time you are admitted to a hospital or clinic, the place must be under the Jiang Family. Only we know the name of the hospital and the location of this clinic." Jiang Yijun smiled and glanced at Zhan Lian''s stiff white face, "All of these are still there." Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect them to find these things. She was a little dazed, but she was also a little afraid that her past that had been hidden for a long time would be revealed. Xian Zihao knew that she had received too many bad treatments in the Jiang Family, but because they had never stepped into each other''s world at that time, he had never really known all of this. Looking at the thick pile of documents, Jiang Ruolan clearly felt that her hand he was holding tightened a bit by a bit. Jiang Guanyu didn''t say anything. It was clear that there were some things he didn''t understand. Things had escalated to this and it was already too late for him to defend himself. He looked at Zhan Lian in confusion. Senior Zhou didn''t have any expression on his face. He reached out his hand, "Hand it over, let me see." Jiang Yijun sneered. He threw the pile of documents forward, then turned around, walking towards the door. "I have nothing to do with the Zhou Family, and nothing to do with your Jiang Family, this is not the place for me, so I will leave." "Sigh " Jiang Ruolan hurriedly got up. Qin Gengxin also raised his eyebrows and didn''t look at them. He only looked at Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian. "You two keep continuing to play your game." Then he patted Jiang Yijun on the shoulder. The two men walked out the door as if they were brothers. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t understand why the two of them were laughing even more happily than she was. It was as if everything they had been hiding for so long was finally getting retribution. The happiest ones weren''t herself, but them. At this moment, Senior Zhou suddenly threw A4 paper in his hand on the table. "When she was five years old, she had a high fever with pneumonia! It lasted for ten days without supervision or examination by a doctor! She almost became a fool and at that time, you sent her to the hospital." Jiang Ruolan, who was about to stand up, was pulled back by Senior Zhou''s angry words. She looked at him hesitantly. Zhan Lian''s lips quivered as she explained, "At that time, we didn''t notice " "When she was seven years old, her left wrist was fractured! 11 years old, pyramidal fracture." Senior Zhou looked at the calm Jiang Ruolan in disbelief, then he looked at Zhan Lian and threw the documents heavily on the table. "This child''s body is full of many serious bruises. Look at these photographs and the X-ray scans! These were all of the injuries she had suffered. Madam Jiang, what else do you have to say?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head. She felt Xian Zihao let go of her hand and gently turned to her wrist. He gently held the place where she had suffered a fracture when she was young. Although the strength was very strong, it didn''t hurt her. Jiang Ruolan could feel his silent consolation and heartache through this sense of touch. She quietly raised her other hand under the table and covered it with his, softly saying in a voice that only he could hear, "Zihao, it''s all in the past. I''m fine now. I was small back then, and my wounds were healing very quickly. Now I have you. I''m fine. Don''t be like this." Xian Zihao acted as if he didn''t hear her. He just quietly sat beside her and stared straight at Zhan Lian, as if he was looking at a monster, a monster he had called his aunt for so many years. Chapter 395 - A Confrontation With The Jiang Family IV "How come I didn''t know any of this?" Jiang Guanyu turned his head and looked at Zhan Lian in disbelief, "Didn''t you say that Ruolan was too mischievous when she was young? You couldn''t stand her and only hit her occasionally as a lesson? No wonder every time I go home, I see this child hiding at the side or hiding in the room, not daring to come close. No wonder Bingqing''s hatred for Ruolan is so deep until now! How did you become a mother? How did you educate your daughter? Didn''t you say that Bingqing was bullied by Ruolan when she was young?" Zhan Lian''s face turned pale. Faced with her husband''s sudden question, she didn''t know how to answer it. She was alone and did not have any help. She glared fiercely at Jiang Guanyu and whispered, "Why are you still pursuing this now!? Don''t you want Bingqing to come out?!" "You " Jiang Guanyu looked at her and gnashed his teeth. "I''ll deal with you when we get home!" Zhan Lian was embarrassed, so she could only speak with a cold face, "The hospital''s proof is an exaggeration. Ruolan is alive and well, there is no disease anywhere, and her bones are developing normally, and I can see that she is also very healthy and has not suffered any injuries. Senior Zhou, why should you believe the things that are exaggerated in this medical science? Don''t you know that the hospital is darker than any other place, and anyone can be sent there to be diagnosed with a serious illness." "Enough! Come back with me!" Jiang Guanyu couldn''t bear to hear her explanation. He suddenly stood up and looked at her with a stern face. "Let''s go!" "Jiang Guanyu, why are you shouting at me?" Zhan Lian suddenly stood up and threw a tantrum. "Aren''t you ashamed of yourself? Even I don''t believe these explanations, do you think Senior Zhou and Zihao are fools? Didn''t you see them not even saying a word and instead, watching you act like a monkey here? Follow me, immediately!" Jiang Guanyu couldn''t stay there any longer. After saying that, he turned around and quickly walked out. "Jiang Guanyu!" Zhan Lian cursed loudly as she chased after him, "Jiang Guanyu, you " Senior Zhou just sat there with his eyes closed and took a deep breath. He opened his eyes and stared coldly at the door. Xian Zihao slowly picked up the medical records on the table. The yellowed pages were filled with every injury Jiang Ruolan had suffered in the last thirteen years at Jiang Family. The strength of the grip on her wrist gradually increased as his gaze never left the words written on it. The atmosphere in the chartered room was frighteningly stuffy. This was the result of the anger of an old man who used to have great power and now added with the anger from a man who had great power in the business world. It was extremely cold. Jiang Ruolan took the documents in Xian Zihao''s hand, then pulled her hand away. "Zihao, stop looking at this. It''s all in the past!" Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. She could feel his self-blame, but what was there to blame for? They didn''t even know each other at that time. Xian Zihao once said that if he had a divine lamp to make a wish, he wanted to go back twenty years ago. It was the year her mother jumped out of the building. That was to say, he wanted to appear by her side at that time? Thinking up to here, Jiang Ruolan''s heart warmed as she grabbed his hand with all her strength. "Zihao, some of my past experiences were bestowed upon us by life. If it weren''t for those experiences when I was young, you wouldn''t have the current me by your side right now. I wouldn''t have your love and concern. Everything I''ve experienced is worth it. Don''t care about these, okay?" Xian Zihao said nothing. He just quietly took her hand and looked at her deeply. Seeing her smile, the corners of his lips were slightly curved. "There''s no need for your Xian Family to do this. Zihao, there''s no need for you to do this." Senior Zhou suddenly said. When they were looking at Senior Zhou, he held onto the medical record in his hand and said in a deep voice, "Let me do something for my daughter and granddaughter. Even if Ruolan still doesn''t want to recognize me, I will still let the Jiang Family know the meaning of losing!" Jiang Ruolan said nothing when she looked at Senior Zhou. After a while, she said, "Senior Zhou, I think I should state my position." Seeing Jiang Ruolan took the initiative to talk to him, Senior Zhou looked at her and listened to her patiently. "No matter what kind of treatment I experienced when I was young, as I said before, the past is the past. The revenge between the Jiang Family and me is limited to Jiang Guanyu, who did not fulfill his father''s duties, and for other things, I can only treat them as smoke passing by that caused by Jiang Bingqing to me." "I don''t have any hatred in my heart. I only blame myself for having such a father, but right now, I am living a very grateful life. No matter what you want to do right now, I hope that you can consider my feelings. Don''t make things too big, and don''t let my peaceful life be affected in the slightest." "As for Zihao, he knows that I don''t want this investigation to continue, so he didn''t investigate any further. He knew what I was thinking, so he focused on giving me warmth, peace, and happiness. Happiness is the most important thing to me. If I wanted revenge, Zihao would have done it first, but I don''t want to. I might have actually hated Jiang Bingqing, but now that she has received retribution, I don''t want to hear about anything related to her, including the Jiang Family. Now that everything has been exposed, Zhan Lian will definitely not admit it." Senior Zhou looked at her seriously. "Child, you don''t have the heart to do this?" Jiang Ruolan''s lips curved into a smile, "I''m not such a saintly girl. The people who hurt me also wish me to go to hell but I value their calmness even more. So, no matter what you want to do, please don''t involve me. Whether it''s being selfish or fleeing, I just don''t want some people''s blood to dirty my own path." Senior Zhou nodded. "Alright, I got it. Child, you really have some ideas and you are very stubborn, but I can understand. Don''t worry, if I, your grandfather, do not think this for my daughter, who else can I think?" Jiang Ruolan was not moved by his words. She put her hand on her stomach and pretended to have a stomach ache. "Zihao, my stomach hurts." Seeing that her expression was not bad, Xian Zihao seemed to know what her purpose was. He lowered his head and looked at Senior Zhou with a helpless smile. "Ruolan is not feeling well. I will send her to see a doctor. Senior Zhou, take care." Senior Zhou nodded and didn''t say anything else. After they both left, Jiang Ruolan suddenly grabbed Xian Zihao''s hand. She looked at him with bright eyes. "Jiang Bingqing is still in the Public Security Bureau?" Xian Zihao pushed the hair that had fallen on her cheek behind her ear. "En." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth curled up. "Zihao, let me see her." Chapter 396 - Seeing Jiang Bingqing I G City Public Security Bureau. Jiang Bingqing was wearing a G City special prison uniform. Although it was not a rough dress, but ordinary clothes like this worn by her really made those accustomed to seeing her in fancy dress feel uncomfortable. Xian Zihao didn''t intend to let Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Bingqing get too close. However, since Jiang Ruolan wanted to see Jiang Bingqing, he didn''t stop her. He simply accompanied her into the visiting room. "Who''s here? Is it my parents?" Jiang Bingqing was brought into the room, her hands were handcuffed, and she seemed to have lost a lot of weight. Her normally dyed hair was now tied up casually like dried grass, and her eyes were lifeless as she mumbled, "Did my parents come to save me? I can finally leave this place?" The two female prison guards who guarded her didn''t care to explain. They just frowned, told her to hurry, and pushed her harshly into the room. Jiang Bingqing immediately turned around and looked at them with dissatisfaction. "Don''t push me! Once my parents take me out, see how I will deal with you guys!" "You dare to be arrogant here?" The female prison guard looked at her with disgust. "Hurry up and go inside. You''ve been saying this ever since you entered this prison and your parents are still incapable of saving you." "You!" "Stop talking!" Jiang Bingqing was suddenly pushed through the door by the two people. With a low curse, she suddenly turned her head and looked in Jiang Ruolan''s direction. Her originally emaciated and haggard face instantly became frosted. "Jiang Ruolan? You bastard! Why is it you?!" "No cursing!" The two female prison guards pushed her forward, "Hurry up and go over. Do you think President Xian and his wife are willing to wait for you?" Jiang Bingqing''s gaze immediately turned to Xian Zihao. Her eyes immediately filled with resentment, pain, and fear. She hurriedly pounced over him, but her body was restricted by the table. Jiang Bingqing immediately pleaded and her eyes were shining as she looked at him. "Big Brother Zihao, I''m your cousin! I''m your blood cousin! Do you really not care about our family kinship just because of this woman? Xian Zihao, you''re selfish! You are too selfish!" Jiang Bingqing screamed and cursed, "For your own wife, you even betrayed your own cousin! Xian Zihao, is there still humanity left in you!" "Humanity? You talk about humanity?" Faced with Jiang Bingqing''s screams and curses, Xian Zihao only stared coldly at her. "When you were sixteen, did you care about the kinship you had with Ruolan when you joined hands with those dark people? Why didn''t you talk to me about humanity when you hired those people to kidnap her to an abandoned warehouse? A few months ago, when Ruolan was just getting pregnant, why didn''t you talk about humanity to me when you sent three million to Wei Donghai''s account to destroy her?" "I was selfish? In this world, if you, the famous and spoiled Jiang Bingqing dare to call others selfish, then you are the one who is suited the most in this category. Even after being educated here for a few months, you still haven''t reflected on it." Xian Zihao looked at her calmly. "You have never realized your mistake and always blame others for your misfortunes. Bingqing, your arrogance and self-righteous family background are the real source of your destruction." Jiang Bingqing raised her head proudly and sneered, "Xian Zihao, are you here to educate me?" She immediately raised her handcuffed hands and pointed at Jiang Ruolan. "This bastard woman, ever since she was young, has been behaving well in front of my father, wanting to steal my father''s love from me!" Jiang Bingqing turned her head and glared at Jiang Ruolan. "Jiang Ruolan, you''ve never been able to defeat me since young. Xian Zihao might be in your control now but let me tell you, my parents will save me soon! At that time, I will get a bunch of men to turn you around!" "I will make it impossible for you to lift your head for the rest of your life! You and your mother are the same. Lowly scum who only knows to steal other women''s men!" The more Jiang Bingqing spoke, the more excited she became. She tried to yank Jiang Ruolan''s clothes, but Xian Zihao remained calm and signaled two female prison guards behind Jiang Bingqing with his eyes. The two female prison guards suddenly pushed Jiang Bingqing down. "There were only 10 minutes left! If you continue to curse or to shout, we will immediately revoke your right of access!" Jiang Bingqing shook them both when she heard that. "Are you guys going to stand around and eavesdrop? I haven''t even been officially sentenced, so why should you treat me like this?" The two female prison guards were still holding her down. When Jiang Bingqing couldn''t shake them off, she immediately glared at Jiang Ruolan. "Jiang Ruolan, it''s you who brought me to such a miserable state! Don''t be happy too early! I''m not dead yet, I still have a chance to get out! Even if I die, I will not forgive you even if I become a ghost! And Cui Liuxian, she will not let you off!" Jiang Ruolan looked up at the two stern female prison guards and said, "Let her go first. I''ll have a word with her." The two female prison guards hesitated for a moment before glancing at Xian Zihao. When they saw his silent nod, they quietly went back to being vigilant. Jiang Ruolan looked at Jiang Bingqing, who looked like a mad dog. As soon as the two female prison guards released her, Jiang Bingqing immediately jumped to grab Jiang Ruolan''s face. Jiang Ruolan calmly said, "If you make another wound on my body, that will be enough to add to your time here another year. It''s already difficult for you to come out, and you still want to force yourself into a corner?" Jiang Bingqing''s hand froze in midair. With a look of unwillingness, she gritted her teeth and looked at her. "You think I''m afraid of you?" "Yes, you''re not afraid of me. Since young, you''ve never been afraid of me. Since you were young, you knew what kind of trash your mother was. You knew that your mother stole Zhou Qingling''s man, then forced her to death. You knew that your mother was the so-called slut. You are the daughter of a lowlife woman, a shameless child." "Are you really not afraid of me, Jiang Bingqing? You are afraid that my existence will affect your relationship with Jiang Guanyu, you are afraid that Jiang Guanyu will love me and that he will think about my mother. Both you and your mother are actually afraid of me and can''t tolerate my existence!" "Nonsense! Bullshit!" Jiang Bingqing scolded. Jiang Ruolan sneered at her and leaned lightly against the table. She calmly looked at Jiang Bingqing, who looked like she had gone crazy, "Jiang Bingqing, you have been trying to take advantage of me for so long. Although I don''t have any hatred towards you but in my heart, you are still someone who can go to hell! Don''t think too highly of yourself, and don''t think of your parents as gods. There''s always someone stronger than you, and if your parents had the ability to save you this time, you wouldn''t be here until now!" Chapter 397 - Seeing Jiang Bingqing II Jiang Bingqing clenched her fists and glared at Jiang Ruolan as if she had seen a ghost. Jiang Ruolan smirked. "We have lived together in the Jiang Family for thirteen years. Do not think that I don''t understand your personality. You really want to kneel and beg Zihao and me to let you go, but because of your arrogant attitude and your Jiang Family''s background, you don''t want to bow your head. So here you are, waiting for me, Jiang Ruolan, to be softhearted." "Jiang Bingqing, I also want to tell you." Jiang Ruolan was almost lying on the table, getting closer and closer to her. Xian Zihao, who was not far away, could hear her say, "There will always be retribution for good and evil! It''s not that we don''t want to report, it''s not time yet!" Jiang Bingqing raised her hand to slap her (Jiang Ruolan) face. Jiang Ruolan had long watched her actions. She quickly pressed her hand down and slapped her face. She didn''t have to pretend to be weak in front of Xian Zihao or be nice. The moment the slap landed on her face, Jiang Bingqing screamed loudly. In the blink of an eye, she went crazy and wanted to rip Jiang Ruolan''s face. Although Jiang Ruolan''s strength was not as strong as hers, at least Jiang Bingqing was restrained by a handcuff, so she easily held her hand and looked into her eyes, which were full of soaring hatred. "This slap is in return for the insults and humiliation I had suffered from you for decades in the Jiang Family! It''s already very convenient for you! Don''t be so shameless!" Suddenly, the aura from Jiang Bingqing''s entire body dropped. She shifted her gaze and looked at Xian Zihao, who was watching silently next to Jiang Ruolan. Tears gradually appeared in her eyes. "Brother Zihao, do you really believe what she''s saying? Have you ever thought about why I hate her so much? Actually, my health wasn''t good when I was young, so you know that I wouldn''t have the strength to bully her. It''s because she has bullied me since I was young that I bear a grudge and look for an opportunity to take revenge on her! Jiang Ruolan is a snake, so don''t be fooled by her!" Jiang Bingqing immediately shifted her gaze back at Jiang Ruolan and cursed in a spitting tone, "Hypocrite! Jiang Ruolan, you are a hypocrite! You can fool Zihao for a while, but you can''t fool him for the rest of your life!" Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she laughed. She suddenly let go of Jiang Bingqing''s hand and turned to look at Xian Zihao. He sat quietly next to her. Obviously, he didn''t suspect her because of the last few words from Jiang Bingqing. Xian Zihao''s trust in her from the beginning made her speechless, but in the end, she couldn''t help but ask softly, "Zihao, do you believe her?" Xian Zihao smiled gently. "I believe you." Jiang Ruolan immediately smiled, but Jiang Bingqing sneered, "Big Brother Zihao, you will believe me sooner or later. You won''t be so heartless, right? Why else would you let Cui Liuxian go? You know that Cui Liuxian was involved in that matter too, but you let her go, and in fact, you only come here to let Jiang Ruolan have a look at me before you let me go. I was so attached to you when I was young, and I always called you Big Brother Zihao. You won''t be so heartless until you forget our relationship as cousins, are you?" At this moment, Jiang Bingqing narrowed her eyes and looked at Jiang Ruolan coldly. "Jiang Ruolan! Let''s see who will laugh at the end! Sooner or later, there will come a day when you won''t even be able to cry!" When Jiang Bingqing said this, her expression was so cruel that Jiang Ruolan had to turn around and look at her deeply. Xian Zihao frowned. "Cui Liuxian may not be the main culprit, but grandfather had locked her in her room and let her think for a long time. If she still doesn''t fully reflect on her mistakes like you, don''t worry; sooner or later, she will reunite with you here!" Jiang Bingqing didn''t say anything. She just looked at Jiang Ruolan coldly. Jiang Ruolan knew that even though Jiang Bingqing was cruel, she never looked at her with a strong intention of killing in her eyes. Jiang Ruolan looked at her expression carefully and said, "Jiang Bingqing, don''t let yourself get to the point where it is too late to regret! I sincerely remind you based on the relationship we share!" Jiang Bingqing remained silent while she looked down. When the visiting time was over, the two female prison guards came in to take her away. Jiang Bingqing suddenly turned her head and stared at Jiang Ruolan with an evil expression. Suddenly, with a cold smile, she turned and walked away under the scolding of the two female prison guards. When they left G City''s Public Safety Bureau, Jiang Ruolan''s heart finally calmed down. When someone was in a state of despair, they would definitely have a creepy expression on their face like Jiang Bingqing. She couldn''t help but sigh. "Jiang Bingqing and Zhan Lian are both great liars. I can''t help but admire them. Their faces are even thicker than the Great Wall of China, and they can speak up any kind of defense." Xian Zihao looked at her with a non-smiling smile and said, "Everyone''s trust in them is gone. Even if they keep singing, just think of it like you and I are watching the show." Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. "Who likes to watch them singing, I''ve been watching them for 13 years now. In fact, if they didn''t sing that well, Jiang Guanyu would have known a lot about me when I was young. You were also there when that happened. He was confused. If he really cared about his daughter, he would have realized this earlier." Xian Zihao smiled and suddenly pulled her into his arms. Jiang Ruolan patted his chest in shock. "What are you doing? This is the front door of the Public Security Bureau." Just after she said that, Jiang Ruolan realized that someone''s flower pot had fallen from the window and landed in the place behind her. With a pale face, she looked up at Xian Zihao, only to see him pat her on the shoulder with a gentle smile, as if he was comforting her. "People often walk high in the sky, and when the things they see become more complicated, their minds become clearer." Xian Zihao''s words seemed to have some profound meaning behind them. Hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan immediately hit him on the shoulder and said, "So you''re saying that I''m used to walking at a low place? Are you trying to make fun of me?" Xian Zihao smiled and hugged her closer. "No. My wife is always clear-headed and wise. She knows when to be gentle and when not to bow her head." Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a long time before she suddenly leaned into his embrace and said in a nasal voice that gradually grew stronger, "Zihao, thank you for trusting me the entire time." "This is the most basic thing of love." He gently patted her shoulder, and the warm feeling in his embrace filled her stomach. Chapter 398 - Has Anyone Approached This Car Recently After staying in G City for a day, they finally flew back to H City on Sunday afternoon. By the time they returned to Greenville Residence, the sky was dark. Their plan to go shopping and buy their child''s clothes was delayed, but Xian Zihao promised to accompany her next week. On Sunday morning, a week later, Jiang Ruolan intends to go out after dressing. She was supposed to get into Xian Zihao''s car, but as she walked out the door, she saw Xian Zihao walking back from outside without a car. "Where''s your car?" She immediately asked. "Assistant Bai brought my car to the annual inspection. The city is not too far from here, I will take your car." Xian Zihao entered the house and took her white Nissan Sylphy key, and exited again. After the car left the garage, Jiang Ruolan casually searched her bag. Xian Zihao, who was driving, suddenly said, "Do you remember what Bingqing said last time? Even if she can''t get out, with Jiang Family''s background and acquaintances, it will be easy for them to visit her. She might be looking for someone to take revenge for her." "It can''t be?" "It''s good to be careful, I''ll place more people around you." Xian Zihao said gently, "This is an extraordinary time. If we are careful, we will be able to sail a ship for ten thousand years." Jiang Ruolan nodded and took the magazine from the bag. She didn''t disturb Xian Zihao as he drove and silently looked at the parent-child clothes on the magazine''s cover before turning her head to see the color of Xian Zihao''s skin. She was considering which color to buy. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan occasionally raised her head to look at him and occasionally looked at the magazine in her hand, Xian Zihao''s hand firmly gripped the steering wheel. He looked at her and smiled. Jiang Ruolan flipped through the magazine while muttering, "I can tell that this little frog sweater is pretty good. It''s suitable for both boys and girls. If our child is a boy and a girl, they will look beautiful in it." Xian Zihao chuckled. "It''s up to you. If you like all the parent-child clothes you see in the store later, you can buy some more." "That''s impossible. The children''s bodies are growing too fast. Today, let''s buy the clothes they wore before they were one year old. We can buy the other clothes later when they grow up. Otherwise, the patterns would be outdated." As she spoke, Jiang Ruolan closed the magazine in her hand and leaned her head back in her seat while staring at Xian Zihao as he drove. Although they were slightly apart, she could still feel his calm breathing, and because of her gaze, the curve of his lips was even more charming. "Zihao " "En." "Zihao " "En." "Zihao" Xian Zihao laughed and turned to look at her. "Don''t be naughty, I''m driving." "It''s not that I''m bothering you, I''m just calling you." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a satisfied expression. She smiled and raised her eyebrow, then suddenly thought of what Qin Gengxin had said last week. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t restrain herself from asking, "Guiying still has two to three months left before her child is born, right? Does she still not want to marry Qin Gengxin?" Xian Zihao''s slender fingers gently grasped the steering wheel as he steadily turned it. After a moment, he lightly said, "Guiying''s personality is too stubborn and too forceful. She can tell that the marriage that Qin Gengxin promised was only a moment of extreme anger, and she also knows that his heart isn''t with her. She doesn''t want to get married like this. She would rather live alone with her child." "But even if Guiying wanted to be strong, she shouldn''t have considered having a child. If the child didn''t have a father, how pitiful would it be? Even if the child was born without any worries in the Xian Family, the lack of fatherly love can''t be made up by the wealth." Jiang Ruolan sighed emotionally. "Now the situation has been known by grandpa, with his stubborn and conservative mind, it is natural for Guiying to marry Qin Gengxin. But if this marriage doesn''t work, then grandpa will be the first to kick her out of the house. Although I can guarantee that Guiying will not roam around the country, with her stubborn personality, if she was kicked out, she would never return." Xian Zihao was also helpless about this matter. He sighed faintly. "Since everything has reached this stage, why does Guiying not want to get married?" Jiang Ruolan was confused, "Obviously, she really liked Qin Gengxin. Although Qin Gengxin was drunk that night, she was just greedy and wanted to leave unforgettable memories. She didn''t think that she would get pregnant easily. Anyway, it''s too late for her to regret it now." "Because Qin Gengxin doesn''t love her." Xian Zihao said calmly. Jiang Ruolan curled her lips. "When we got married, we were strangers. But after that, we both fell in love with each other. Since Guiying is very outstanding, it will not be too long for Qin Gengxin to have feelings for her. Moreover, Qin Gengxin is just angry with her for hiding this matter from him and for interrupting his plans. However, if he doesn''t have feelings for Guiying, he will definitely not decide to get married." "Qin Gengxin is indeed responsible, but with my understanding of him " Xian Zihao frowned and a hint of hesitation could be seen in his eyes. "He only intends to be responsible, but if he really marries Guiying, it''s hard to say that he won''t take revenge." "Revenge? How?" Jiang Ruolan was shocked. Xian Zihao shook his head slightly and stopped talking. After a while, he said, "Qin Gengxin''s personality is indeed cheerful, as if he doesn''t care about anything. You don''t understand him, but once you crossed his line, he will be more frightening than anyone else." Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered when Qin Gengxin laughed and said that he would probably call her "sister-in-law". The mockery and playfulness on his face instantly turned cold. Today was a Sunday, so there was a lot of traffic on the road. The white Nissan Sylphy drove steadily under Xian Zihao''s control on H City''s main road. He held her hand as he drove the car. Thinking about Qin Gengxin''s attitude towards Xian Guiying while holding the magazine in her hand, Jiang Ruolan suddenly became very worried that Xian Guiying would suffer from revenge. She couldn''t help but want to take out her cell phone to call Xian Guiying and check out her current situation and mood. Just then, a faint smell of burnt things came from inside the car. Jiang Ruolan was very sensitive to smell due to her pregnancy. She couldn''t help but look around and asked hesitantly, "Zihao, do you smell something?" Xian Zihao seemed to be looking for an opportunity to park the car by the side of the road. However, the area on this main road didn''t allow cars to be parked casually, and there was a lot of traffic here as well as danger. He glanced at his feet and asked in a low, cold voice, "Has anyone approached this car recently?" Seeing the change in Xian Zihao''s expression as if he suspected something was wrong with the car, Jiang Ruolan immediately said, "Yesterday, when I was driving for lunch with Ruogang, I thought the brakes didn''t function well, so I sent this car to a nearby repair shop. After lunch, I went to get it and drive back." "This is still considered a new car, why are the brakes suddenly not working?" Xian Zihao''s expression was slightly cold as he looked straight ahead, seemingly paying attention to something. "I''m not sure either, but I noticed later that something seemed to be wrong with the brake film. Could someone have done something to it?" Thinking about that, Jiang Ruolan immediately lowered her head to look at Xian Zihao''s feet. She immediately cried out, "Zihao! Stop the car! Smoke is coming out!" "I can''t stop." Xian Zihao frowned and said softly, as if he didn''t want to scare her. He then turned to look at her and calmly said, "Fasten the seatbelt, and don''t move! It''s just that there''s a problem with the brakes right now, so I''ll find a place to stop at the front." Jiang Ruolan nodded and checked her seat belt. She suddenly saw two large trucks containing metal items coming towards them. The closer the truck was, the faster it was speeding. It was heading towards them. She whispered, "Be careful!" Xian Zihao had already discovered that there was something wrong with the two trucks. He had to avoid it faster. But now that the brakes had failed, speeding up was equally dangerous. Since Jiang Ruolan was pregnant, jumping out of the car was not an option either. Jiang Ruolan immediately thought of something, she suddenly turned her body to look behind her. Looking at the speed of the traffic behind her, it seemed these people were unaware of the situation on their side. If Xian Zihao turned the car around just like that, chances were However, just as she thought of that, Xian Zihao suddenly shouted, "Ruolan, sit tight!" Chapter 399 - Hurry And Save My Husband It was a miracle that they were able to avoid both speeding trucks at such speeds. If it weren''t for Xian Zihao''s incredible driving skills, although he had to drive the car to a roadside fence, they both would still be able to survive compared to being hit by both trucks. "Zihao!" "Don''t move!" Suddenly, a minivan came out of nowhere. As Jiang Ruolan screamed, a deafening collision was heard, and a white Nissan Sylphy flipped sideways in the left lane like a slow-motion picture in a movie. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes and waited for the pain to strike ... It was at that very instant that a black shadow blocked her. The instant she thought she would be pierced through to the stomach by the fragments of the car, a familiar warmth surrounded her. Then, her entire body was firmly protected. Jiang Ruolan thought she had escaped danger, but she felt sparks rising inside the car. She couldn''t hear the sounds outside and could only open her eyes with difficulty, feeling that she was being held firmly by someone. Jiang Ruolan could barely lift her head and she suddenly smelled the thick smell of blood through the smoke. "Zihao..." Jiang Ruoalan weakly called out, struggling to look around as she felt the stench of blood grow stronger. She tried to lift the person above her, but she couldn''t muster up any strength. She could only force herself to say, "How are you.." "I''m fine " The familiar gentle voice was right next to her ear, but it was much weaker than usual. However, his arms were still strong as he hugged her. "Ruolan, don''t be afraid " "Zihao, are you injured? I smell blood " Jiang Ruolan struggled to get out from under him, but she felt his body tremble every time she moved. She didn''t dare to move, but she raised her hand with difficulty, wanting to touch him. "Small wound, don''t be afraid. Close your eyes, don''t look " Xian Zihao whispered into her ear, and his cold lips gently kissed her ear. "Be obedient. Don''t open your eyes. This car is in bad condition." "But How do we get out " This time, Jiang Ruolan didn''t listen to him. Instead, she forced her eyes open and stuck her head out from his chest. Her eyes trembled as she looked up and saw that most of the sunken car roof was stuck behind him. No wonder Xian Zihao trembled as she moved, the two of them squeezed together in the small space of the car. He hugged her and protected her from the deadly metal parts that flew towards her, and when she moved, those parts would only sink deeper into his wound. "Zihao.." Jiang Ruolan was so shocked that she even forgot to scream. She only stared at the blood on his back and the part where the metals caved in, then saw that his forehead was also dyed red. She was so frightened that she cried out. "Zihao, don''t scare me!" Seeing her cry in fear, Xian Zihao gritted his teeth and raised his hand , trying to get himself up, as not to hurt her stomach. He then went to open the deformed car door. "Don''t cry, don''t be afraid. Ruolan, calm down, open the door. Although this car won''t explode, but the burning gas will kill both of us before rescue arrives." This was definitely a murder that someone had planned out, and even if someone came over to help, it would still take time. Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to wipe away her tears, not daring to look at the blood that was constantly flowing out of Xian Zihao''s body and the blood on his face. She just stared into his eyes and worked hard to open the deformed car door with him. "Be good " Xian Zihao seemed to have completely used up all of his strength. His blood-covered hand gradually dropped down to her side. His fingers grabbed onto Jiang Ruolan''s clothes, as if they were trying to give her more strength. Jiang Ruolan grabbed the English dictionary she usually carried in her bag and smashed it into the glass. After that, a voice was heard outside, as well as the sound of a police car approaching. The smell of gasoline inside the car became stronger and stronger. Sparks seemed to have landed on the gas as it started to burn. Jiang Ruolan immediately whispered to the quiet Xian Zihao. "Zihao, don''t fall asleep, don''t sleep." He seemed to be able to hear her voice, and his fingers moved faintly on her shoulder. He was doing his best to reassure her. With tears in her eyes, Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and used a dictionary to smash the window further. She then held out her hand to tell people outside that they were still alive, hoping someone would come forward to help. "The people in the car are still alive!" Sure enough, someone saw her waving her arm outside. Jiang Ruolan heard a loud shout and then a few cars stopped. Some kind of drivers came over to help. "The people in the car are still alive, we should help them get out of there first. If we delay any longer, they might just die!" "So much blood " "Don''t worry about that for now. Look at how this person is waving, hurry up and help them!" "Alright!" "Be careful, the sides of the car have caved in." If Jiang Ruolan moved now, it would only deepen the wound on Xian Zihao''s back. She could only wave her arm with all her might, begging the kind people outside to know that they were still alive. ''Please don''t give up on us.'' ''Please help us.'' Fortunately, this world was not completely indifferent. Seeing that there were still living people in the car, there would still be people who would reach out their hands to save them. "Zihao, don''t close your eyes. Look, they''re saving us, please stay with me." Jiang Ruolan whispered in his ear as she held onto Xian Zihao''s blood-stained clothes with her other hand. "Talk to me... Zihao... Say something, I beg you " However, the person above her body didn''t even move a finger. Jiang Ruolan was crying silently, and her hand was still waving outside the window. *Drip* Xian Zihao''s blood slowly fell onto the ground. The fire slowly started to burn. Finally, someone opened the car door from the outside. Someone''s hand reached in and shouted, "How is the person inside? Are you all still alive?" Jiang Ruolan shouted out in a low voice. "Alive! Everyone is alive! Please save us! My husband is injured! It''s a very serious injury!" "Alright, don''t worry, we''ll help you!" Since Jiang Ruolan''s hand was extended out, she was the first one to be dragged out. Everyone saw that she was pregnant, but the blood on her body was not hers, and she seemed to be unharmed. Jiang Ruolan immediately begged those people to save Xian Zihao. "Hurry and save my husband! Hurry and save him!" When the rescue team heard that, they quickly moved to the sunken spot on the car and successfully rescued the person covered in blood inside. As soon as Xian Zihao was pulled out, Jiang Ruolan threw herself at him, hugging his cold, bloodied body and crying, "Zihao! Zihao! Wake up " Chapter 400 - The Injuries Are Too Severe "How is the situation now? Is the ambulance here yet?" The rescue team member beside Jiang Ruolan also squatted down and looked carefully. His eyes widened as soon as he saw Xian Zihao. "Oh my god, isn''t that President Xian? I know him!" Then, the rescue team leader stood up and shouted, "Hurry, call an ambulance and ask where they are! This person is very important!" "Zihao! Zihao!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t dare to shake his body. Blood continued to flow out of Xian Zihao''s back, and in the blink of an eye, the ground where she was kneeling was covered in blood. The person who was usually warm in her arms was now very cold. "Don''t sleep. Please wake up!" Xian Zihao''s tightly closed eyes moved slightly as tears fell on his bleeding face. His eyelashes trembled a little, and he finally opened his eyes slightly, looking at Jiang Ruolan''s crying face. He wanted to smile and give her a little comfort, but he had no strength. His lips moved slowly. "Zihao!" Seeing him open his eyes and move his lips, Jiang Ruolan quickly lowered her head, put her ear to his mouth, and asked, "What are you talking about?" "Don''t...Cry..." A weak voice whispered into her ear as he exhaled deeply. Then, he raised his hand to wipe away the tears on her face, but just as he raised his hand slightly, it powerlessly fell down. The instant Jiang Ruolan cried out in a low voice, Xian Zihao closed his eyes once again. Zihao!" At this time, an ambulance also arrived. Jiang Ruolan hugged Xian Zihao''s body tightly as her whole body trembled. She raised her eyes to look at the crowd and asked for their help, "Save him. Please, please, save him." The ambulance stopped at the side, and a few people got off the ambulance and rushed over in an orderly manner. They squatted on the ground to examine Xian Zihao''s injuries, and one of the paramedics immediately said in a serious tone. "He is in a very dangerous situation! Hurry! Immediately send him to the hospital!" A few medical staff carried the stretcher. Although Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to let go, she didn''t dare to act rashly. She looked at Xian Zihao reluctantly as he was carried into the ambulance by the paramedics. "Miss, are you all right? Hurry up, get in the ambulance, we need to check on your condition too." One of the paramedics saw that Jiang Ruolan was also covered in blood, but it looked like she had no injuries. The paramedic stopped and looked at her carefully. His eyes were filled with shock and worry. "I''m fine, I''m not injured. My husband protects me from all fatal wounds. Don''t worry about me, save him first! He can''t die! Nothing must happen to him!" Jiang Ruolan cried and pulled the paramedic''s arm. "Please, save him! You must save him! He can''t die. He can''t die!" When the medical staff heard it, they immediately got into the ambulance. The other nurse helped Jiang Ruolan get into the ambulance to clean up the blood and gasoline scattered all over her body. Two minutes later, as an ambulance drove along the road, a nurse holding a notebook said, "Miss Jiang, in half an hour, there will be someone from the traffic team going to the hospital. Are you sure you can handle it? Even if you aren''t injured, your body will definitely be hit hard. I suggest you check it out." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were focused on Xian Zihao, who was being rescued. She wiped away her tears and nodded silently. "As long as he''s fine, I''ll do whatever you want." "Don''t worry, none of us will treat him lightly! But ..." One of the paramedics next to her hesitated for a moment. "Based on the current situation, the injuries are too severe. You have to be prepared." Jiang Ruolan covered her mouth with her hands and shifted her gaze to the tree outside the ambulance. Tears flowed down her hands, but she did not dare to cry out loud. "You are pregnant, please don''t cry. Your emotions cannot be unstable. We... We will try our best to save your husband." Added the paramedic. Jiang Ruolan didn''t dare to carelessly ask for help because she didn''t want to disturb them or distract them from saving Xian Zihao. Her begging was useless. No matter how much she begged, they would still say that they will do their best. In less than ten minutes, an ambulance arrived at the hospital. Jiang Ruolan was helped out of the ambulance and then watched helplessly as Xian Zihao was brought into the emergency room. She took a deep breath and told herself that she couldn''t give up at this moment. The hospital had arranged for emergency rescue, and Jiang Ruolan was unable to intervene. Under the coaxing of the nurses, she finally agreed to change her clothes and check her body. After examining her body and making sure that there were no injuries at all, under the doctors'' blessing, Jiang Ruolan walked out of the emergency room without looking back. After that, a few traffic police officers came over. Jiang Ruolan forced herself to keep her spirits up while waiting for the result of Xian Zihao''s condition. While waiting, she told the traffic police officers everything that had happened in detail. Old Man Xian, Xian Jian, and Zhan An hurriedly walked over. When they saw Jiang Ruolan in her hospital gown standing in front of the emergency room with a pale face, they quickly walked over. "What''s going on? Where''s Zihao? How is he?" "Ruolan, is Zihao inside?" Zhan An quickly walked towards her and asked anxiously. Xian Jian frowned. "I was about to go to Xian Group but heard that something very big was happening. What had really happened?" After dealing with the traffic police, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but feel sore in her heart the moment she saw the Xian Family. The moment the Old Man and Zhan An rushed towards her, her legs softened, and she was about to kneel down. "I''m sorry, grandfather, dad, mom. I''m the one who dragged Zihao down. I''m sorry." "Child, why are you on your knees? This is not the time to discuss the matters that you do not cause! How''s Zihao? Say it!" Zhan An pulled her up quickly. "How is he?" "How long he''s been there?" The Old Man frowned as he looked at the closed emergency room door. Jiang Ruolan wanted to calm down, but at the moment, she really could not. Her hand trembled as Zhan An held it. Tears streamed down her face as she said, "It''s been over an hour and he still hasn''t come out." Hearing that, Old Man Xian frowned. Zhan An''s eyes reddened, but she held Jiang Ruolan''s hand tightly and looked down at her big stomach. "Don''t be afraid, Zihao will be fine. I heard the accident was serious? Are you okay?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head and cried, "Mom, I''m fine. Zihao protected me. Otherwise, he won''t be seriously injured. I''m sorry, if I''m not insisted on buying clothes, this wouldn''t happen. I''ve harmed him!" "Unexpected disaster, who can estimate it? Don''t cry, stupid child. Don''t blame yourself. Your body can''t accept any stress. Zihao will be fine, I know my own son, he is not weak. He will definitely survive. Don''t cry. Be good." "If he knew you were crying like this now, his heart would hurt too." Zhan An wiped away the tears on Jiang Ruolan''s face. "Mom knows what you are worried about now. Don''t be afraid. We will accompany you here." Xian Jian and Old Man Xian turned around to communicate with the traffic police team nearby and asked the general story clearly. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan showed such a helpless and frightened expression, making it hard for people to ask her anything. Zhan An hugged her and patted her shoulder, but her (Zhan An) eyes always stared at the light on the emergency room door. Jiang Yijun walked over and placed his hand on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder gently. Although he didn''t say anything, he quietly comforting her. As soon as Jiang Ruolan heard the emergency room door opened, she hurriedly turned around and saw a nurse coming out. "How is my husband?" "The patient has lost too much blood. A lot of B-type blood was prepared just now, but it isn''t enough. We need another B-type blood urgently." The nurse said seriously and looked around. "There are so many people here. Who has B-type blood? Can you help me first? If that is not enough, we can let the blood bank think of a way!" "Me!" "I am!" "Let me " Jiang Ruolan could no longer hear the voices around her. She was an A-type, and she wanted to open up a blood transfusion. However, she knew that she could not help Xian Zihao. She wanted to say something, but her legs suddenly gave way, and her vision turned black. "Ruolan!" "Child!" Chapter 401 - Zihao Won’t Leave Us Her eyelids felt unusually heavy. When Jiang Ruolan finally opened her eyes, she saw Jiang Yijun sleeping beside the bed. Jiang Ruolan was startled. She thought it was a nightmare, but when she looked around and noticed she was in the hospital, she quickly sat up and was about to get out of bed. "What are you doing?" Before her feet touched the ground, Jiang Yijun, who woke up, immediately pressed her shoulder down. "Don''t move. The doctor says that even though your body was fine before, your blood pressure suddenly went up! You need to rest properly!" "I''m going to see Zihao!" "Right now, you and the child in your womb are the most important. Don''t you care about that child? You almost lost your life last night when your blood pressure rose to two hundred and twenty. You are pregnant now! Lie down quickly!" "I want to see Zihao! Don''t stop me!" Jiang Ruolan pushed his hand away, "How''s Zihao? I must meet him! What about the others? Where is grandpa? Where is mom? Where are they?" Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at Jiang Yijun''s frowning brows. "Where''s Zihao?" Jiang Yijun looked at her indifferently. "Even at this state, you are still worried about him." Jiang Ruolan shook her head vigorously. "Yijun, now is not the time to talk about this. Tell me, is he okay? Where is he? I want to see him!" Seeing that she really ignored his words, Jiang Yijun finally sighed. He took off his jacket and put it on her. "You slept all day and fainted outside the emergency room yesterday afternoon. Until now, he is still in danger and is now in the intensive care unit." Jiang Ruolan said nothing but desperately wanted to wear her shoes. Jiang Yijun said nothing more and bent down to help her put on her shoes. After that, he helped her up and said, "Let''s go." Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect her blood pressure to soar above 200 suddenly. Luckily, she was in the hospital, otherwise, the consequences could not be imagined, but the sight of Xian Zihao was rescued from the car, smeared with blood and wounds on his back, still fresh in her mind. Outside the ward door, Zhou Shufen was standing nearby, as if she wanted to go in, but she couldn''t find an opportunity. Seeing Jiang Ruolan coming, she lifted her head and looked at her (Jiang Ruolan) as if she were blaming her for what had happened to Xian Zihao. Resentment, unwillingness, and sadness all flashed in her eyes. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She only glanced at Zhou Shufen once before turning her gaze away and entering the intensive care unit. When Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Zihao with all kinds of tubes stuck in his body, along with the gauze wrapped around his already bleeding head, and lying there motionless, her heart immediately ached. She hurried forward, and with one step, she arrived next to the bed. His skin was cold, and she didn''t feel the familiar warmth he had. Jiang Ruolan didn''t even realize that she was touching his hand. Jiang Ruolan''s vision turned black again. She quickly bit her lip. The pain on her lips made her a little conscious. Then she heard someone calling her name from behind. "Ruolan, why did you come here? Didn''t the doctor tell you to rest more?" Zhan An walked over and gently held her arm. "Child, don''t worry, the doctor has already given his all to save Zihao, it''s just that his injury is too severe and his shoulder is almost completely pierced. Although it''s not fatal, it''s still very dangerous, and his head is also severely injured. He still has to go through the dangerous period of forty-eight hours. It''s only been one day, there''s still one more day of observation. If Zihao survives today, that means he is all right. He won''t leave us, don''t worry. It''s useless to worry about him now. The most important thing is you. You must keep your body safe." Jiang Ruolan looked at Zhan An, then looked at Xian Zihao, who was unconscious on the sickbed. She took a deep breath and said hoarsely, "Mom, I''m fine. Where are grandpa and dad?" "Your dad went to the traffic police to investigate the car accident case. The sudden appearance of the two trucks and the fact that the brake system in the car was not working may have been caused by someone. While for the Old Man, he''s already old and didn''t sleep at all last night. He accompanied Zihao all night and then went to see you. This morning, I forced him to get rest. He was resting at a nearby hotel. I think he will be back soon." Zhan An then patted her shoulder, "Luckily, Yijun also came. Otherwise, under the situation last night, mom would be unable to face it alone. I was worried about Zihao, but at the same time, I was worried about you too. Yijun really loves you. He spent the whole night taking care of you, which has saved me a lot of trouble." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lip and turned to look at Jiang Yijun. He said nothing, just nodded at Zhan An without expression, then looked at Jiang Ruolan again before quietly walking out. "Mom, you haven''t slept at all, so go rest. I''ll accompany Zihao here. Don''t worry about me, I won''t be tired. I''ll call a doctor and nurse to help me whenever I need to." Jiang Ruolan gently nagged at Zhan An. "You''re around 50 years old right now, so you shouldn''t stay up late. It''s too easy for you to get sick. Go home and rest." Zhan An knew that she couldn''t refuse Jiang Ruolan, so she didn''t say anything else. She just patted her hand. Before she left, she reminded Jiang Ruolan to call the doctor if there was anything she needed to do. Jiang Ruolan sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly at the motionless Xian Zihao. She carefully touched his hand. There was also a big scratch on the back of his hand. The wound looked a bit scary, but she knew it can''t be compared to the wounds on his body. Jiang Ruolan sat like that for a long time before she found herself at a loss as to whether she should touch him or not. Finally, she mustered some courage and held his hand again before she looked up at his face. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help herself from calling out his name, regardless of whether he heard it or not. She was afraid that he wouldn''t last the last twenty-four hours. She was afraid that Xian Zihao would leave her. Xian Zihao was such a good person. How could he just leave her like that Jiang Ruolan called out to him again. "Zihao.Zihao, you have to hold on. For me, for our child, for the Xian Family. You have to wake up." As she spoke, she carefully moved his hand closer to her stomach. "Zihao, look. Our child was not injured under your protection, but ... but they couldn''t live without their father." Jiang Ruolan felt pain in her stomach. Her tears fell as she looked at Xian Zihao. When she looked at his closed eyes, she noticed his eyelashes seemed to tremble a little, as if he had woken up from his sleep. When Jiang Ruolan saw this, she immediately released his hand and wiped away her tears. She looked up and down at the tubes stuck in his body, then at his pale, bloodless face under the oxygen mask. She then placed her hand gently on his face. "Zihao, the night before yesterday, you pointed to the parent-child clothes in the magazine and said that you want to buy more." Jiang Ruolan gently held his uninjured hand again. She kept mumbling to herself as she stared at his clean fingernails and kissed his hand. Then a doctor came in. When he saw Jiang Ruolan, he immediately frowned. "Who are you? This is an intensive care unit. Without the doctor''s permission, one couldn''t casually come in and casually touch the patient! Where''s Mrs. Xian?" Jiang Ruolan sniffed and turned around, looking at the doctor with a serious expression. "I''m Xian Zihao''s wife and Mrs. Xian is my mother-in-law. I sent her to rest. I want to stay here with him." Hearing that, the doctor finally calmed down. "No wonder. From yesterday until now, Mrs. Xian did not allow anyone other than the Xian Family to come in, and the woman outside waited more than ten hours, but Mrs. Xian still did not let her in. I thought you were just some people. Since you are President Xian''s wife, then it''s fine. I was rude just now, I''m sorry." Jiang Ruolan understood the look in his eyes and said directly, "My surname is Jiang. Doctor, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. It''s okay." The doctor nodded his head, "Miss Jiang, although you are a close relative of President Xian, this is the intensive care unit after all. It is recommended that you wear a detoxified clothing before coming in. According to the normal rules, relatives who normally visit the patient in the intensive care unit can only visit for an hour, and because Mrs. Xian insisted on watching from afar, so we allowed her to rest in the cubicle. If you want to accompany President Xian, you had better change your clothes first, then you can accompany him for an hour." Although Jiang Ruolan was reluctant, she still nodded her head. She had never studied the intensive care unit''s rules, so she didn''t really understand them. After hearing the doctor''s words, she immediately changed her clothes. When Jiang Ruolan returned, she saw Zhou Shufen, who was already outside the ward, standing in front of a transparent window. Chapter 402 - This Person Was Likely Targeting You Jiang Ruolan stopped in her tracks, remembering what the doctor had just said. Zhou Shufen had been here for more than ten hours. She walked over and passed the box of porridge she had just bought. Zhou Shufen turned and looked at her without expression. She then saw the porridge she was passing and asked in a stiff voice, "What are you doing?" "You can eat it. I heard that you''ve been waiting for more than 10 hours and haven''t eaten yet. You eat first, I can buy another one." Jiang Ruolan was very calm. At this moment, she didn''t feel disgusted when she saw Zhou Shufen standing here looking at her husband. Perhaps because she had experienced life and death situations and saw how Xian Zihao protected herself without hesitation, it made her truly believe that her husband''s heart was tightly bound to hers. Jiang Ruolan didn''t need to feel uncomfortable because Zhou Shufen didn''t want to let Xian Zihao go because she knew that Xian Zihao would never betray her. It was clear no matter what happened, Zhou Shufen wouldn''t let him go, but this no longer had any effect on Jiang Ruolan. Zhou Shufen didn''t accept the porridge and just glanced at her indifferently. "You are in a good mood? Can you still eat anything? How many times has Zihao been hurt because of a woman like you? You are not going to kill him, are you? Jiang Ruolan, are you here to take revenge on your dead mother?" Zhou Shufen''s words surprised Jiang Ruolan a little. Right now, she only cares about Xian Zihao''s safety and had no mood to think of anything else. Jiang Ruolan just looked at Zhou Shufen with a bit of dissatisfaction in her eyes and asked, "Zhou Shufen, your grandfather should have talked to you about our relationship, right?" Zhou Shufen raised her chin proudly but didn''t say anything as she just stared at her coldly. The look in her eyes seemed to be saying that she was the real granddaughter, that her surname was Zhou, and that she was a true Zhou Family person, and even if Jiang Ruolan was Senior Zhou''s granddaughter, not only was her surname Jiang, she was also just an outsider. Jiang Ruolan nodded. "Don''t worry, I won''t fight for anything. I''m used to living alone without relying on anyone. I don''t need your family''s money." With that said, she took the items in her hand and walked to the intensive care unit door. "I''m not afraid of you fighting. Even if you''re Zhou Qingling''s daughter, even if you''re grandfather''s granddaughter, and you want to take back everything you deserve, I won''t stop you, nor will I resist your sudden appearance as a sister. It''s just that Jiang Ruolan, I never thought it would be you." Zhou Shufen suddenly said. Jiang Ruolan turned around and glanced at her. "Miss Zhou is indeed magnanimous. If it weren''t for all of this, we might have become good friends." Zhou Shufen laughed coldly, "Forget being friends. Zihao has already been implicated to this extent by you. Jiang Ruolan, if you wanted to admit my grandfather as yours, then it is your problem. I will not interfere, but you have to leave Xian Zihao. You have to let him go! Otherwise, one day, you will kill him. Even if he can keep his life right now, you can''t predict the same thing would not happen again! I''m not lying to you! Let Xian Zihao go, will you?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at her and said indifferently, "Even if I am willing to let go, do you think my husband will let go? Would he allow his wife and children to leave him? Miss Zhou, the one who should let go is you. There''s no point in speaking any further. Miss Zhou, please behave yourself." Zhou Shufen was about to say something when Old Man Xian walked over from the elevator. She immediately turned silent and looked back at the Old Man, smiling politely at him. Old Man Xian nodded politely and walked quickly to Jiang Ruolan with his cane. "How is it? Zihao still hasn''t woken up?" Jiang Ruolan sighed and nodded, "He hasn''t woken up yet. Right now, the doctor is giving him a thorough examination. I can go in later. I hear you didn''t sleep all last night?" "I''m fine, I''m old, and I slept very little. I''ve always been thinking about Zihao''s condition and couldn''t sleep at all, so I came back after eating. Don''t worry too much, your body is more important. Zihao is risking his life to protect you and our family''s precious treasure. Don''t let anything happen to this child. Don''t let Zihao get injured for nothing." The Old Man had already calmed down, and he said so in a neutral tone. Jiang Ruolan smiled faintly. She was smiling so that the Old Man would feel at ease. In fact, her heart was bitter, and she was worried to the point of death. "Mmm." Two doctors came out and nodded to Jiang Ruolan, letting her in. Meanwhile, the Old Man was stopped outside the door because he hadn''t changed his clothes. However, the Old Man didn''t get angry and was in a good mood. He waved his hand and said, "It''s okay, I''ll just take a look outside the window. I can''t help even if I go inside." When Jiang Ruolan entered, she saw that the blood-stained gauze on Xian Zihao''s head had been replaced with a new one. The ward was filled with the thick smell of medicine and the cold temperature of the medical machine. Jiang Ruolan walked to the side of the bed and stared at Xian Zihao''s face, hoping that he would open his eyes soon. At this time, the doctor from earlier entered again, and seeing Jiang Ruolan''s anxious expression, he said, "President Xian''s condition is much better than we expected. If he can safely get through today''s dangerous period, he can be transferred to a regular ward. We will monitor his recovery and estimate that he will wake up in two days." Hearing that, Jiang Ruolan could only force a smile. She looked at the unconscious Xian Zihao on the sickbed. Then, she walked into a special room in the intensive care unit to eat. For Xian Zihao''s sake, she must eat well and take good care of herself. She had to make their child healthy so that she wouldn''t disappoint him. After hearing what the doctor had to say, Jiang Ruolan was finally able to rest a bit. After eating, she sometimes went out to look at Xian Zihao before falling asleep in her bed. After a day, Xian Zihao was finally out of danger. The doctors need to observe his condition for another day and move him to another ward tomorrow. A few more people were already here to visit. Ever since Xian Zihao was out of danger, Jiang Ruolan had been sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at him the rest of the time, waiting for him to wake up. Seeing Xian Zihao still hadn''t woken up, Old Man Xian, who had entered the ward, frowned, "This accident was obviously man-made. Jian is still investigating, and when Zihao wakes up, I''ll go to the traffic police team to see the accident''s footage. I wanted to see who dared to make a move on our Xian Family!" "Dad, don''t get too angry. Everything will be investigated eventually. Your health is more important." Zhan An consoled him. Old Man Xian didn''t say anything. He just closed his eyes and looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting by the bed. His gaze was softened. "Spoiled girl, you''ve been sitting here all day. Aren''t you tired?" "Grandfather, I''m not tired." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and reached out for a cup of warm water. She then dipped a cotton swab in the water and lightly patted it on Xian Zihao''s pale lips. Her movements were patient and careful. Old Man Xian nodded with a pleased look on his face, then he thought for a second and said, "The car that was involved in this accident was Ruolan''s car and I feared this person''s motive was murder. Zihao has been driving that Land Rover for the past two years and many people know that, but unfortunately, his car was sent for inspection by Assistant Bai. He took Ruolan''s car and drove her to the commercial street. This person was likely targeting you, Ruolan." When Jiang Ruolan was with Xian Zihao for the last two days, she also thought the same thing, but she hadn''t been able to confirm it. Hearing the Old Man''s confident statement, she immediately confirmed her thoughts. Jiang Ruolan looked at the Old Man, "When Zihao wakes up, I will go to the police station and cooperate with them in this investigation." Chapter 403 - Cui Liuxian’s Argument "There''s no need. They will find you if they need anything. For now, I am not sure whether the opponent''s target is you or not, and even if you are, maybe the opponent has seized Zihao''s weakness. Ruolan, you Zihao''s biggest weakness right now." Actually, everyone knew how much the Old Man cared for his grandson. No one spoke for a while, and they all fell silent when they saw the Old Man''s pained expression. Jiang Ruolan was actually thinking of someone, but she was not sure. At a time like this, she can''t cause problems, so she didn''t talk much. Suddenly, she saw Cui Liuxian standing in front of the door. She immediately became suspicious. However, seeing Cui Liuxian''s worried expression as she looked at Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan immediately dispelled the doubts in her heart. Still, she felt that something was wrong. "Liuxian, there is no need for you to be here now. Go outside and ask Miss Zhou to leave. Senior Zhou can''t rush here because he is in G City for now, but he had already called to offer his condolences. No matter what, we have to accept that family''s intentions." Zhan An looked at Cui Liuxian and said softly. Cui Liuxian didn''t say anything. She merely bit her lips, looked worriedly at Xian Zihao on the bed, yet didn''t dare to move forward. She nodded obediently, turned around, and walked out. "Ruolan, last week when you and Zihao went back to G City, who did you meet?" Old Man Xian suddenly spoke hesitantly. His tone was also a bit serious. Jiang Ruolan paused and was about to speak when Xian Zihao, who was in a deep coma, appeared to be moving. "Zihao, are you awake?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned as she looked down at his fingers that she had been holding in her hands the whole time. She saw that his fingers had indeed moved a little. "Zihao, can you hear me? Zihao?" Upon hearing Jiang Ruolan''s words, Old Man Xian and Zhan An immediately took a few steps forward, carefully looking at Xian Zihao on the bed. However, Xian Zihao''s fingers only moved a little and stopped. Jiang Ruolan''s originally happy expression immediately disappeared. She looked at Xian Zihao''s pale face and clenched her fingers tightly. "I''ll call the doctor." After Zhan An finished her sentence, she quickly walked out of the ward. Old Man Xian stood to the side and sighed with emotion. Not long after, Cui Liuxian walked in again. "Grandfather, you and Ruolan must be tired. What if I take care of Zihao?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at Cui Liuxian, and before the Old Man could open his mouth, she immediately rejected her offer, "No need, I''m not tired. It''s only right and proper for a wife to take care of her husband. Even if I''m tired, I don''t need to trouble you to do anything about it." "You ..." Cui Liuxian immediately raised her eyebrows and whispered, "Jiang Ruolan, you really don''t know what is good for you. I tried to help Zihao." Jiang Ruolan did not dare to accept Cui Liuxian''s help. She stared at her without batting an eyelid. "You have never taken care of a person before and always needed people to take care of you since you were young. I do not dare to trouble you with this. Moreover, I''m not ready to part with Zihao." Jiang Ruolan then looked at the thoughtful Old Man. "Grandpa, please forgive my selfishness this time. Zihao had just passed through a dangerous period. I really don''t want to leave him." Old Man Xian nodded. "Of course I understand." Then, he looked at Cui Liuxian and said, "Liuxian, you really don''t know how to take care of people. Go back and take care of your plants. There is no need for you to be here. Right, has Miss Zhou left?" Cui Liuxian was a little reluctant. She still bit her lip and said softly, "She''s already left. I said you asked her to go back to rest. She seemed to have understood something and left without saying anything else." Old Man Xian acknowledged and said, "It''s good that she left. Otherwise, Miss Zhou will continue waiting outside. If Senior Zhou finds out, there might be more trouble. Luckily, Miss Zhou didn''t force our Xian Family too much." To outsiders, Zhou Shufen was a reasonable, beautiful, and generous woman but in front of her, she was just a proud, arrogant woman and tragic loser who treated relationships as games. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to think about it anymore, so she didn''t interrupt Old Man Xian''s talk. Only after Cui Liuxian had left did the Old Man walk towards her again. He stood by the bed and looked down at her. "Who exactly did you meet the last time you were in G City? Tell me everything." Jiang Ruolan knew that she couldn''t hide it from Old Man Xian anymore, so she told him everything that had happened before and after, excluding the fact that she had seen Jia Zhenzhen in the cemetery. This was because Jiang Ruolan knew the cause of the accident was her. Jia Zhenzhen might have misunderstood the Xian Family and said those strange words that day, but she wouldn''t hurt her. Old Man Xian frowned at this. He seemed to think of something and looked closer at Jiang Ruolan''s expression. "Are you telling the truth?" After seeing Jiang Ruolan nodded her head, Old Man Xian narrowed his eyes. "Looks like this has something to do with the Jiang Family. No matter how I think about it, I will never imagine that they will be truly ruthless." Jiang Ruolan chuckled, "Grandfather, everything is just a guess. If it''s really as we thought, I''m afraid they would already know that the one injured is Zihao. They should be even more nervous than us right now." "That''s right. Child, leave the matter to me. You can stay at ease with Zihao. When he wakes up, you must notify me immediately." After Old Man Xian said this, he took out his cell phone and made a call. Then, he turned around and walked out. Jiang Ruolan got up to send the Old Man. When she saw the Old Man enter the elevator and as she was about to return to the ward, Jiang Ruolan immediately noticed that Cui Liuxian hadn''t left. She also saw Jiang Yijun standing at the end of the corridor, smoking. Jiang Yijun looked very annoyed. Jiang Ruolan frowned. Since when did Jiang Yijun smoke so much? She quickly walked towards him. As she got closer, she heard Cui Liuxian''s words, "When Jiang Ruolan fainted and you carried her, grandpa saw it! If it wasn''t for Zihao saving her at that time, and if it wasn''t for the fact that grandfather didn''t have the mood to think about the relationship between you two siblings, do you think you two would still be able to be so relaxed?" "Also, Xian Yijun, so what if I stole that photo last time? What can you do to me? Don''t think you can step on me just because you''re surnamed Xian!" "You are worse than me! Don''t pretend to be so arrogant all the time! I, Cui Liuxian, am willing to cooperate with you! Don''t put on an open front with me. Do you think I don''t know that you were the one who caused the ancestral hall to collapse? We are all the same people, why are you avoiding me?" Jiang Yijun immediately pinched a cigarette and looked at Cui Liuxian expressionlessly, as if he didn''t care about her mockery and provocation. "Are you done? Then, you can leave." "Xian Yijun!" Cui Liuxian angrily shouted and was about to hit him. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan already walked over. "Yijun." When Jiang Yijun saw her, he went straight to her and didn''t bother to look at Cui Liuxian again. Cui Liuxian stared at him and bit her lip angrily. "You''ll see what will happen!" Only after Cui Liuxian ran down the stairs did Jiang Ruolan ask seriously, "What''s wrong? Why is Cui Liuxian looking for you?" Chapter 404 - Without You, I’d Rather Die Than Live Because Jiang Ruolan was pregnant, Jiang Yijun didn''t take out a second cigarette and just put his hand in his pocket, indicating that he didn''t want to answer her question. But who was Jiang Ruolan? She was already staring at him and clearly didn''t intend to let this matter go. Jiang Yijun said in a neutral tone, "Cui Liuxian told me to play some scenes with her and to lead you and Xian Zihao away so that grandpa would not accept you. She then asked me to bring you away from here, to fulfill my wishful thinking." Jiang Ruolan frowned. "You agreed?" "Jiang Ruolan, we''ve lived together for more than 20 years. Is the Jiang Yijun that you know that much of a bastard?" Jiang Yijun glanced at her, sneered, and walked around her without looking back. Since Jiang Yijun was able to say this, Jiang Ruolan knew that he had never changed. He was still the same handsome and righteous Jiang Yijun. It would be a lie to say she was not happy. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at Jiang Yijun''s back, her lips slightly curling up. Jiang Yijun only took a few steps before he stopped. He turned around and looked at her before walking back towards her. Since he was 1.8 meters tall, he had to bent down and whisper in her ear. "This time, it was really Jiang Bingqing''s doing. Cui Liuxian may not be involved, but she knows about it very well. You have to be careful. " "Don''t worry, I''ll be careful. I just didn''t think that Bingqing would be able to get in contact with people outside. The other day, Zihao said that even though she couldn''t get out, with her position in the Jiang Family, it would be easier for her to get some people to go visit her." Jiang Ruolan said. When Jiang Yijun saw that she understood what he was trying to convey, he said nothing more. He patted her on the shoulder and said, "I will go to the traffic police station now. I will tell you about the situation when I return." "Alright." Xian Zihao still hadn''t woken up that night. The doctor came to check his condition. Because he lost too much blood, he needed time to recover. The wound on his shoulder and his back were under control, and although his head was badly injured, there was no damage to the brain or blood clots. They expected him to wake up by tomorrow morning. After hearing the doctor''s words, Jiang Ruolan did not plan to sleep the whole night. She stayed by the bed all the time, using a wet towel to wipe Xian Zihao''s hands and body. Although Xian Zihao was not someone with germaphobia, he always kept himself clean. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want him to feel uncomfortable when he woke up later. Around 11 pm, the hospital corridor became quieter. Only a few nurses on duty sometimes walk back and forth to check the patient. The night gradually became quiet, and Jiang Ruolan finally could not stand it anymore and leaned against Xian Zihao''s bed and looked at him before closing her eyes. Jiang Ruolan suddenly was awakened by a light noise, and because she was lying on the bed, she immediately sensed any movement from the bed. When she opened her eyes, she saw that Xian Zihao had woken up and was trying to get up. "Zihao? Are you awake?" There was only a dim yellow light in this ward, and Jiang Ruolan could barely see Xian Zihao''s handsome face. She was confused and thought she was dreaming, so she unconsciously opened her mouth. In the end, the man on the sickbed, who was struggling to get up, couldn''t help but look at her with a bit of contempt in his eyes. He glanced at her again with a funny expression and said softly, "Otherwise? Do you think I''m a ghost?" Jiang Ruolan pinched her arm and looked at him blankly before her tears started to fall. It was unknown if they were due to pain or excitement, but when she heard his voice, she immediately stood up and said, "Don''t move, I''ll go call the doctor. They said that I should call them right after you wake up!" However, Xian Zihao seemed to have some difficulty. He frowned and said, "Don''t call a doctor yet." "What''s wrong? Are you in pain somewhere? Is your back hurt?" Jiang Ruolan stopped walking and looked towards the bed. She looked at him carefully. "Zihao, what''s wrong with you? Tell me!" "Don''t panic, I''ve woken up, what else could happen?" Seeing her nervous expression, Xian Zihao smiled. Although his lips were pale, they remained soft and supple. "Then ... Should I get you something to eat? You have been sleeping for a long time and haven''t eaten anything. You have depended on glucose these past few days. I will go out and see if there is still porridge in the restaurant nearby. Now, you can only eat liquid food, otherwise, your stomach won''t be able to take it." With that, Jiang Ruolan picked up her coat in a hurry. However, her wrist was gently grabbed by Xian Zihao''s warm hand. He didn''t seem to have any strength left, he just held her hand without using any strength. Jiang Ruolan then stopped and asked, "Do you want to eat something else? I''ll buy it together. " "It''s already so late, and there''s no restaurant open anymore." Xian Zihao sighed and laughed. "Stop torturing yourself. Even if you buy it, I can''t eat it right now." "You still have to eat! Should I call the doctor?" This was the first time Jiang Ruolan had encountered a pale and weak Xian Zihao. For a moment, she was confused about what to do. This was far more serious than the night when he fainted from stomach problems. At the time, he was fine after resting for one night, but now, he had just escaped from the hands of the god of death. Jiang Ruolan felt like she was in a dream and both of her feet were floating. Xian Zihao raised his hand and coughed softly. "Um Ruolan." "Hmm?" "Help me to the washroom first " Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment before she burst out laughing. There were times when Xian Zihao felt embarrassed. Jiang Ruolan carefully helped Xian Zihao out of his bed. Because he had just gotten up and hadn''t eaten for a few days, he was weak and didn''t have much strength, so he could only lean on her, but because she was pregnant, he didn''t want to lean on her fully. Xian Zihao slowly forced himself to walk. Jiang Ruolan put her hand on his waist and said, "The water in the private bathroom in this ward is broken, so I help you go to the bathroom outside. It''s also very clean and not far." Xian Zihao nodded and walked out with Jiang Ruolan''s help. Xian Zihao initially planned to enter on his own because it was a men''s toilet, but Jiang Ruolan feared that she would not be able to hear it if he fell, so she took advantage of the lack of people in the bathroom to observe the situation carefully. After confirming that there was no one in it, she immediately supported him. This was the first time Jiang Ruolan had entered a men''s toilet. Xian Zihao didn''t know whether to laugh or cry, but he didn''t stop her. Not long after, they both returned to the ward. When they returned, the nurse on duty saw them, and Jiang Ruolan immediately asked the nurse to call the doctor on duty. A minute after they returned, the doctor on duty arrived. "President Xian." As soon as the doctor came in, he politely walked over to Xian Zihao and helped him sit on the bed. After a thorough examination, he put down his stethoscope and said, "The wound on your back is not light, you need to recuperate carefully for a period of time." Xian Zihao nodded politely. "Thank you for saving my life." "President Xian, you are being serious. This is something that we should do. It is also our hospital''s fortune to have you here." Xian Zihao pursed his lips. The doctor knew he had just woken up and didn''t have the energy to continue speaking, so he nodded and told Jiang Ruolan about the things she needed to pay attention to for the past two days before leaving. When the doctor left, Jiang Ruolan rushed to Xian Zihao''s side and held his hand tightly. "The doctor said you were fine. Finally, you were fine. I was almost scared to death!" Xian Zihao looked at her with a comforting gaze and gently held her hand. "Stop crying, I''m fine now. If you continue to cry, my heart will ache again, hmm?" "Xian Zihao, you can''t do this again next time. If something really happens to you...Even if you were trying to protect our child and me, but without you, I''d rather die than live!" "Idiot, why are you talking about dying and living? I just woke up. Are you cursing me?" Xian Zihao''s black eyes were filled with a gentle light. Chapter 405 - Qin Gengxin’s Appearance I "You were covered in blood and you''re really scaring me to death! Yet here you, laughing at me!" Seeing that he was actually smiling, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but hit him on the shoulder. "I''m so worried, how can you still laugh?!" However, just as she was about to hit him, Xian Zihao dodged and then grabbed her hand. "Didn''t the doctor say I''m all right now? How are you?" His gaze fell on her stomach, and when he saw that she was unharmed, his tone became much softer. "I''m fine, I ate well and slept soundly. I''m just afraid something will happen to you! It''s good you woke up now. Zihao, don''t scare me like this again. I really can''t stand you scaring me like this." At that time, the wounds on Xian Zihao''s body were really too severe, to the point she knew in her heart that the probability of him being saved was less than 30%. But now, he was sitting right in front of her with a smile on his face. Xian Zihao couldn''t hold back his laughter as he raised his hand to cover her eyes. With a funny expression, he said, "Don''t look at me with those eyes again. If you keep looking, there will be holes in my body." Even though he said that, his other hand was still holding hers tightly. With a relaxed and indifferent tone, he comforted and consoled her. Jiang Ruolan pulled his hand away. "Are you really not hungry?" "I''m not hungry. Even though I haven''t eaten anything, I don''t have any appetite. We''ll talk about it tomorrow." As he said this, Xian Zihao gently pulled Jiang Ruolan to his side, letting her sit on the edge of the bed. He held her in her arms, gently caressed her shoulders, and his hand gradually slid down to her stomach before whispering next to her ear. "I was walking in the dark when I heard your voice, then I felt a movement in your stomach. Ruolan, you and our child are too strong, you give me the light and instructions to continue my journey in that endless darkness. Just remember, no matter what happens in the future, even if I go first, you must continue to live well and never ever mention death again." Jiang Ruolan placed her head on his shoulder and smelled the faint medicinal fragrance on his body. She then wrapped her arms around his neck, "Then you have to promise to live with me for a very long time. You have to promise me that only old aged can separate us." Xian Zihao laughed and patted her on the shoulder. "Idiot." As Xian Zihao had just woken up and was still too weak, Jiang Ruolan helped him lie down on the bed again and promised that she would rest as well. Xian Zihao could no longer hold back as he slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep amid his fatigue and weakness. The whole night, Jiang Ruolan stayed beside him. After going through a life and death ordeal and the past few days of deep worry and fear, Jiang Ruolan did not dare to sleep. She was afraid when she woke up, Xian Zihao was still unconscious. The next day, Jiang Ruolan continued to feed Xian Zihao a spoonful after a spoonful of porridge specially prepared by the hospital. His handsome and elegant face was devoid of any color, but there was a faint smile on it. When Jiang Ruolan was feeding him, her clear eyes were filled with anticipation and brightness. She always wished for him to eat a little more and hoped he recovered quickly. It was rare for her to be able to take care of him. This was a new experience for her. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, was very obedient. The two of them seemed to enjoy this kind of scene. Until someone knocked on the ward door, and then Old Man Xian came in, "When I came, I heard from the doctor that Zihao is already awake? How is he?" After saying that, the Old Man hurriedly walked inside and sized up the pale-faced Xian Zihao, who still had a smile on his face. Old Man Xian immediately let out a sigh of relief, "You stinking brat, you''re finally awake." "Grandfather, don''t worry. How would I dare to leave first? If I leave first, won''t you overturn the sky and chase after me with your cane all day along?" Xian Zihao teased with a chuckle. "Hmph, consider yourself sensible. Finally you know your grandfather''s temperament!" The Old Man tilted his head and glanced at the bowl in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. "Ruolan, what did you give him? If that''s something you bought outside, don''t let Zihao eat it. Once he wakes up, his body will need nutrients. There is too much MSG inside food made outside, bad for his body!" "Grandfather, this was specially made by the hospital and full of nutrition. I took a look and found it very clean. I was afraid that Zihao would be hungry, so I fed it to him while it was still warm." Jiang Ruolan pointed at the tray of food on the small table next to her. "If that''s the case, then it''s alright. Before I came here, Xiaoan told Nanny Cheng to prepare quite a lot of soup to replenish the blood. She''ll probably bring it over in a while. Zihao had lost too much blood this time, so he needed to eat this kind of food." The Old Man muttered as he walked to the bedside. After pondering for a moment, he said to Jiang Ruolan, "Spoiled girl, let grandpa talk to Zihao for a moment." Jiang Ruolan knew that the Old Man wanted to ask about the car accident. Most likely, it had something to do with the Jiang Family, and the Old Man wanted to hide it from her because he didn''t want her to be stuck in the middle. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything else. She put down the bowl on the tray. "In that case, grandpa, I will go out first. If you need anything, call me." "Go on, I''m just talking to Zihao. It won''t be long. I don''t dare to disturb your lovey-dovey moments." Old Man Xian smiled. Jiang Ruolan immediately blushed and secretly glanced at Xian Zihao. Seeing him smiling, she quickly walked out of the ward. However, the moment Jiang Ruolan walked out, she caught a glimpse of a figure walking towards her. She looked over and saw that it was Qin Gengxin. He was talking on the phone, and his eyes inadvertently turned to Jiang Ruolan. Immediately, Qin Gengxins hand that was holding the phone stiffened. He paused for a moment, then said something unknown to the person at the end of the line. After saying a few more words, he put down the phone. "He''s awake?" He walked towards her. Ever since the matter with Xian Guiying''s pregnancy was exposed, he had never spoken to her at such a close distance. Even if they met at G City last week, Qin Gengxin and Jiang Yijun didn''t seem to have any intentions of communicating with her. After a few months of not seeing him, Jiang Ruolan suddenly realized that she didn''t know how to face him anymore. In the past, Qin Gengxin had liked her and always teased her whenever they met, but their relationship at that time was like good friends. Now, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to talk to him and didn''t know what kind of attitude or tone she had to use. Seeing her hesitant expression, Qin Gengxin snickered and tapped her forehead, "What are you thinking about? After not seeing each other for a long time, you become stupid?" Chapter 406 - Qin Gengxin’s Appearance II "Ugh! Qin Gengxin!" Jiang Ruolan came back to her senses and rubbed her aching forehead. She couldn''t stop herself from glaring at him. "It''s so painful!" "When I came that day, Zihao was still in the emergency room. Coincidentally, you fainted, so I only stayed here for an hour. After that, I had something to do with the company, so I left first." "Yes, it was surprising." Jiang Ruolan nodded honestly and muttered, "I thought you would never want to see me again." Qin Gengxin immediately rebuked her while laughing, "You don''t have to be so tedious! After what happened to Guiying, if I continued to chase you shamelessly, wouldn''t I be labeled a bastard?" After saying that, he looked down at her. After looking at her for a long time, Qin Gengxin finally said in a low voice, "Little Red, your eyes are very swollen. How many days you didn''t sleep?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and replied, "Don''t worry. My eyes are swollen probably because I cried a few times subconsciously while I was sleeping." Qin Gengxin pursed his lips and suddenly hugged her. Jiang Ruolan''s entire body stiffened. Just as she was about to push him away, she heard him say. "He has protected you well. You are deeply in love with him now. This hug will be the last time. Silly girl, if you ever feel wronged again, remember that Xian Zihao will always be by your side. I might not be able to accompany you any longer." As he spoke, he held her tightly and rested his chin on her head. Jiang Ruolan should have pushed him away, but she suddenly thought of what Xian Zihao had said that day. She lifted her head and was about to speak when she saw a familiar figure in the corner of her eyes. Her expression froze, and she immediately pushed Qin Gengxin away with all her might. She turned her head and called out in a low voice, "Guiying!" Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Guiying standing alone in front of the elevator with her belly puffed out. Jiang Ruolan had gotten fatter since she was pregnant, but Xian Guiying was even skinnier than before. Only her belly was round, she looked extremely thin. Qin Gengxin wrinkled his eyebrows as if he did not expect to see someone else here. Xian Guiying just gave them an indifferent look before handing the fruit basket in her hand to Jiang Ruolan. She said softly, "I am here to see my brother. Help me give him this fruit." With that, she turned around and walked into the elevator. "Guiying!" Jiang Ruolan quickly chased after her, but unfortunately, the elevator door was already closed. Jiang Ruolan immediately pressed the button. She was confused and afraid that Xian Guiying had misunderstood something. Jiang Ruolan looked back and saw Qin Gengxin standing there expressionlessly. She immediately became angry and shouted at him, "Why are you still standing there like an idiot? Why aren''t you chasing her?!" Qin Gengxin slowly walked with one hand in his pants pocket. "Chasing for what?" "Qin Gengxin! Guiying is going to give birth in a few months, shouldn''t you feel worried about her?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him in disbelief. Was this still the same unruly Qin Gengxin, who could play the role of a perfect lover to every woman? When did he become so cold and detached? How could he be so cold? "If she has the ability to come here by herself, then she has the ability to leave by herself." Qin Gengxin snickered. When the elevator door reopened, Jiang Ruolan entered with a big step. Seeing that she was determined to chase after Xian Guiying, Qin Gengxin frowned and followed her, but he just followed her without saying a word and immediately pressed the button on the first floor. When Jiang Ruolan reached the first floor, she put one hand on her stomach and ran as fast as she could. "Jiang Ruolan! Why are you running! Have you forgotten that you are pregnant?" Qin Gengxin ran to pull her back, "All right, don''t chase after her anymore. She''s not in trouble yet." Jiang Ruolan looked up and saw Xian Guiying taking a taxi across the street. She wanted to chase but was stopped by Qin Gengxin. "What do you think of her? Did she misunderstand? Why didn''t you chase and explain everything to her? Aren''t both of you going to get married soon? Qin Gengxin, she''s carrying your child! Why are you so indifferent towards her?" "Is there any point in explaining it? If she misunderstood, then let her! I prefer you, Jiang Ruolan, to have a relationship with me. I should have made her abort that day! Otherwise, we both would not have reached this stage now!" He sneered. "You " Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to slap him, but just as she was about to slap him, she stopped. Qin Gengxin didn''t move but looked at her coldly. What right did she have to hit him? Qin Gengxin had always believed that the person who should be responsible for this misunderstanding was Xian Guiying. If he was always like this, then will Xian Guiying be happy after marrying him? With Qin Gengxin''s temper, she suspected that he wouldn''t even show up at the wedding! Jiang Ruolan slowly lowered her hand and turned her head away in discomfort, watching Xian Guiying''s car disappear into the traffic. "Guiying is not as strong as you think she is. Qin Gengxin, how much do you know about what happened to her when she was young? When you first met her, she was Xian Zihao''s younger sister who had just been brought to the United States. Under his guidance, she handled Xian Enterprise and worked hard to make your mall project successful. You never saw her in a weakened state." She looked at the traffic flow and mumbled. "Do you think that every woman who fights for power has a heart of steel? A woman like that, no matter how strong her outer appearance is, her inner heart is still very fragile. She was just like me, covering herself in a hard layer of the shell. I know you are angry. I know you don''t want to get married to her, but can you stop for a moment and look at her carefully? She is so beautiful, proud, and amazing woman. She loves you so much." "If you really don''t like her at all, you wouldn''t take the initiative to propose marriage. You''re just angry, but Qin Gengxin Don''t use this opportunity to take revenge. Don''t wait for the day you lose her for you to regret it." At this moment, Qin Gengxin''s mobile phone rang. He glanced at Jiang Ruolan indifferently, then picked up the phone. He frowned and said, "I''ll go now." After that, he hung up the phone and said lightly, "There''s something I need to deal with at the newly invested company. I''ll go first." With that, he walked to the red Ferrari by the side of the road. Jiang Ruolan was anxious right now. She just stared at Qin Gengxin''s car and was about to pick up her phone to call Xian Guiying. However, when she picked up her phone, she caught a glimpse of a car parked by the side of the road. The two people getting out of the car made her eyes widen. Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian? What were the two of them doing here at this time? . . . . *** [Who do you think is wrong in this matter? Is it Xian Guiying or Qin Gengxin? Should Jiang Ruolan get involved in this? And what does Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian want? What is their purpose?] Chapter 407 - Speak Of The Devil And They’ll Be Here Jiang Guanyu was the first one to get out. Then he went to the passenger side and pulled Zhan Lian off the car. Zhan Lian crossed over a shallow puddle on the side of the road and muttered in dissatisfaction from time to time. Jiang Ruolan looked at them indifferently. She slowly stood behind the window and looked at them. She saw Zhan Lian''s anxious expression. When Jiang Guanyu saw a nurse come out, he immediately asked her for something. The nurse pointed in Jiang Ruolan''s direction. Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened when she saw that in Jiang Guanyu''s hand, there was a basket of fruit and gifts. She quickly walked back to the elevator. When she returned to Xian Zihao''s floor, she saw that Zhan An and the others had not yet arrived. Jiang Ruolan walked back to the ward and slowly opened the door. Xian Zihao was sitting on the edge of the bed, with a needle in his hand, and though his face was still pale, he looked to be in much better spirits. Old Man Xian was sitting beside the bed with a solemn expression, as if he was discussing something serious with him. A solemn and serious expression that Jiang Ruolan had never seen before. Seeing this scene, Jiang Ruolan paused in front of the door. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan had returned, Xian Zihao immediately looked at her and could see that she wanted to say something but was hesitant. He then smiled softly. "What''s wrong?" Old Man Xian also turned to look at her. "Spoiled girl, I heard someone calling Guiying''s name from outside. Is it Guiying?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to explain what was happening, so she could only say, "Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian are here." Almost at the same time, the smile on Old Man Xian''s face faded. He looked at Xian Zihao, who was still smiling faintly. "Speak of the devil and they''ll be here." Xian Zihao said calmly, "Looks like they''re here to scout out the situation." Old Man Xian nodded. "The perpetrator has been caught, but the mastermind is still fleeing. Even so, this person''s statement is enough to ruin the Jiang Family. I''m afraid they want to take advantage of this situation and gain some leeway." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything else because Jiang Ruolan had already walked into the room. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Guanyu walked in with Zhan Lian, who was dressed in simple and unadorned clothes. Indeed, Xian Zihao had inherited Old Man Xian''s attitude. When the Old Man saw them enter, his original indifferent and serious expression turned into a polite smile. As if he didn''t know anything, he laughed and said, "Why is Guanyu here?" They both placed baskets of fruit and gifts on the small table. Zhan Lian rubbed both of her hands. At first, she wanted to say something, but then she felt it wasn''t good for her to speak first, so she looked at Jiang Guanyu. Jiang Guanyu couldn''t help but smile and said, "I heard that a few days ago, Zihao was seriously injured in a car accident. After all, he is Lian''s nephew and after she heard the news, she immediately asked me to accompany her and fly to H City on the same day." Seeing that Xian Zihao was still safe and sound, Jiang Guanyu clearly felt relieved, as if he had finally got a chance to live. He smiled at the Old Man and then looked at Xian Zihao, who showed no change in expression. "Zihao, this is a supplement that Aunt Lian bought for you on the way here, as well as some of the fruit you love to eat. Aunt Lian is more interested in you than her daughter. Usually, no matter how much she spoils Bingqing, she will not be able to remember the fruits that she (Bingqing) likes to eat. However, when we were at the fruit shop today, she practically remembered all the fruit you loved when you were young." Jiang Ruolan had been silent the entire time and quietly peeling apples from the side. With a look in his eyes, Xian Zihao signaled her to sit down beside him. Jiang Ruolan walked over with the apple and fruit knife in her hand. She sat by the side of the bed, smiling faintly at Xian Zihao as she listened to the couple behind her. "Yeah, everyone says that nephew is closer to aunt. These words are indeed true." Old Man Xian stood up with a smile and held his cane. "Well, since you two come here to see Zihao, then I will leave first. You guys have a talk." With that, the Old Man calmly walked to the door of the ward. Jiang Guanyu quickly said, "You didn''t need to leave. After all, we are family here." Although Jiang Guanyu said that, he didn''t stop the Old Man. Only after Old Man Xian had left did Zhan Lian finally step forward. She glanced at Xian Zihao and then at Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting on the edge of the bed and who was obviously too much of a hindrance to her eyes. Zhan Lian looked at Xian Zihao and wanted him to invite Jiang Ruolan out as well. However, Xian Zihao pretended not to understand her actions. He just smiled and glanced at Zhan Lian. "Aunt Lian''s eyes are not comfortable?" Immediately, Zhan Lian awkwardly lifted her hand to stroke her hair. "That... Zihao, how is your mother these days?" "My mother?" Xian Zihao smiled faintly, and his beautiful eyebrows raised slightly. "She is in pretty good condition. She should go to the market with Nanny Cheng now." "Oh, as long as she''s in good shape, then it''s fine. I''m worried she might feel worried because of your condition." Zhan Lian immediately laughed and her tone became more relaxed. Xian Zihao then laughed innocently, "It''s not like you don''t know my mother. Her heart is too big and even though she should be angry, she can still think about it more deeply. Furthermore, she never did anything shameful in her life. However, Aunt Lian''s face doesn''t look too good. You probably haven''t slept well in these few days, right?" Xian Zihao''s innocent words made Jiang Ruolan unable to hold back her laughter. Because her back was facing Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian, they didn''t notice a change in her expression. Jiang Ruolan only smiled for a moment before hurriedly covered her mouth with her hand. She raised her eyes to look at Xian Zihao and saw that he was still calmly glancing at the couple with a smile that was not a smile. It was unknown if Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian heard the sarcasm in Xian Zihao''s words. Jiang Guanyu chuckled and changed the topic. "Zihao, it seems you are in good spirits now." Zhan Lian also agreed. "That''s right. No matter what happens, you have to take care of yourself first!" "It was just a small wound, I didn''t expect Aunt Lian and Uncle would come here to visit." As he spoke, Xian Zihao''s hand gently pressed Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was still peeling the apple. He looked at her and said softly, "Aren''t your hands tired? Idiot, the most nutritious way to eat an apple is along with the skin." Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she whispered, "I''m afraid your stomach still can''t accept hard food. After all, you haven''t eaten in a few days." Xian Zihao just smiled and calmly took the apple in her hand, not letting her peel it anymore. After that, he looked at Jiang Guanyu with a happy smile, "Uncle, have you been busy lately?" Seeing that Xian Zihao clearly didn''t intend to change the topic, Jiang Guanyu hesitated for a moment. Then Zhan Lian walked forward and said with a smile, "Zihao, we came to H City this time for two reasons. One is to see you. Two We know the father of the perpetrator, but don''t worry, we aren''t here to plead for them. In fact, the mastermind behind this is the son of a board member of our company. He is a good friend to Bingqing. That kid is too young and too hot-tempered. Perhaps it was because he''s a good friend to Bingqing, so he took responsibility and did some outrageous things for her." "But you have to believe that this matter definitely has nothing to do with Bingqing and us! If something happens to that brat right now, he will probably hold a grudge against Bingqing and maybe he will implicate her when he confesses." "Bingqing is your cousin and even if she doesn''t understand anything in the past few years and is immature, she will definitely not do all this, let alone, the one who is hurt this time is you, Zihao." After saying this, Zhan Lian took a banana and gave it to Jiang Ruolan, "Ruolan, you also look haggard recently. Don''t just spend your time taking care of Zihao. You have to take care of your own body too. You''re a mother now. Here, eat more fruits." Chapter 408 - Let Them Feel At Ease For A Few Days And Be Unaware Of Our Steps Jiang Ruolan glanced at Zhan Lian''s smiling face and calmly took the bananas. She thanked her and didn''t speak to her again. "Ruolan, I know you had a great deal of dissatisfaction towards me when you were young, but so many years have passed, at least I''m considered half a mother in name, and Guanyu is also your real father. After so many years, just give aunt a bit of a face and don''t get angry." "How about this, when Zihao''s injuries are better and he gets discharged, I''ll personally invite you to return to the Jiang Family. I''ll take care of your diet during your pregnancy and promise to be a loving stepmother, what do you think? Child, you have to give your aunt a chance to atone for her sins, right? All of you youngsters are prone to making mistakes. Back then, I was also young, and now it''s too late for me to regret it. I can only try my best to make up for it." After saying that, Zhan Lian tried to grab Jiang Ruolan''s arm. Jiang Ruolan hid her arm and looked at her without expression. Zhan Lian looked at her with an indifferent look, as if she was trying to warn her not to do anything bad. After dodging, Jiang Ruolan laughed softly, "Auntie Lian''s actions today are a bit strange. Usually, you don''t really care about me. What happened? Could it be that you have a guilty conscience?" Xian Zihao''s expression didn''t change at all. After Jiang Ruolan said this, he rebuked in a low voice, seemingly dissatisfied with her choice of words, "Ruolan, how can you say that?" Jiang Ruolan immediately understood his action and her face blushed. She grumbled in a low and aggrieved voice. Only by doing so could Xian Zihao could get Zhan Lian to continue acting. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, wanted to hear the bottom line of this hypocritical woman. Xian Zihao didn''t even bother to speak up to interrupt her (Zhan Lian). Seeing that Jiang Ruolan did not give her any face at all, but Xian Zihao did, Zhan Lian hesitated. She looked at Xian Zihao, who was in a pretty good mood with a smile, then looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was mumbling to herself. Jiang Guanyu sighed and walked towards them. "Zihao, since we are a family, I will not beat around the bush. What are you going to do with this case? This matter has nothing to do with Bingqing. Actually, we are not sure if the perpetrator will use Bingqing or not, but because of the causal relationship between the two of them, we are afraid she will suffer more. She was already locked up and educated, so we wanted to come and see the situation. You see, Bingqing still didn''t know how to differentiate between right and wrong. Although she''s already grown-up, she is still immature." "Uncle, you are too worried. If Bingqing were innocent, our Xian Family would not have treated your family members'' so cruelly. Why do you have to come so far?" Xian Zihao''s face was warm as he signaled for Jiang Guanyu to sit down. Jiang Guanyu nodded and sat down. After thinking for a while, he said, "But about Bingqing " However, at this moment, Xian Zihao suddenly raised his hand and pressed it to his forehead. With a pale and pained expression, he said, "My head hurts." Jiang Ruolan was shocked and quickly leaned over. Seeing that his face was really pale, she asked softly, "Zihao." After saying that, she stood up. "I''ll call the doctor!" Xian Zihao didn''t stop her. Jiang Ruolan immediately ran out with an anxious expression. Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian, who were in the ward, wanted to plead for mercy, but seeing the situation, they were unable to do so. They can only approach and ask, "Zihao, how is it? Is it painful?" Xian Zihao was frowning and didn''t answer their question. He sat on the edge of the bed and held his forehead with one hand, as if he was in so much pain. At this moment, Jiang Guanyu secretly raised his eyebrow and glanced at Zhan Lian. She also looked at Xian Zihao with an anxious expression, as if she was afraid that he would be really sick and the Xian Family would not let them off. At this moment, the ward''s door was pushed open and the doctor on duty came inside. Upon seeing a large number of people in the ward, the doctor coldly said, "The patient just woke up last night, shouldn''t you guys be more careful? The patient needs to rest quietly." Zhan Lian was about to say something when Jiang Guanyu pulled her back and gave her a look. They both walked to the door together, and before leaving, they hesitantly looked at Xian Zihao, who was being checked by the doctor. Then, they turned and looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was standing next to the bed with a worried expression. At first, Jiang Ruolan thought that Xian Zihao''s headache was too coincidental and also a bit suspicious, but she was afraid that his head was really hurt, so all her doubts disappeared immediately. Now, when she saw that Xian Zihao was lying down peacefully and only opened his eyes to give her a gentle smile, she immediately understood and couldn''t help but laugh as she glared at him, "You scared me to death!" The doctor examined Xian Zihao for a moment and said that he had just woken up and couldn''t speak for too long. He needed to rest more and the visitors can''t come as they like and so on. After that, the doctor took the needle from the back of Xian Zihao''s hand and left. "Was it really painful just now?" Jiang Ruolan sat on the edge of the bed and stroked the gauze on his head carefully. Xian Zihao held her hand and lightly pulled it down. He held her hand, laid it on his chest, and said with a smile, "If I didn''t fool you, how can they leave so easily? Always trying to ruin my time with my wife." Jiang Ruolan did understand this, so she could only mumble. "Zihao, even though I don''t hate the Jiang Family very much but regarding this matter... You are too polite to them!" Xian Zihao smiled and squeezed her hand. "Have you forgotten who I am?" Jiang Ruolan immediately understood that no matter how big the storm was, this unchanging attitude was something Xian Zihao usually wore. If he showed all of it on his face, he would be trapped in someone else''s trap easily. She couldn''t help but laugh. "All right, I know. It''s just that I''m too worried." Xian Zihao said with a gentle smile. "The Jiang Family''s purpose is very obvious this time. They are here to investigate this matter. They wanted to find out whether we have already investigated the whole situation or not and if so, they would probably resort to dangerous means." "If that''s the case, we can let them feel at ease for a few days and be unaware of our steps. This is more convenient for us, otherwise, if the Jiang Family were to do something ruthless in order to protect Bingqing, can you handle it by yourself in time?" Upon hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan''s gaze froze for a moment. "Zihao, you mean..." She couldn''t finish her words. The smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes gradually disappeared, but he held her hand tightly. His tone was calm as he said, "The other party is directly taking your life this time. If it weren''t for the fact that my car was coincidentally sent for inspection, Ruolan, I''m afraid I''ll regret it for the rest of my life for not being able to protect you." Chapter 409 - You Are The Little Red That He Has Vowed To Protect Since He Was Young How could Jiang Ruolan not understand? If she was the only one in the car, she certainly could not have saved herself. Not only would she lose her life, but her body will also be destroyed due to the collision of the two big trucks. When Jiang Bingqing had left the room that day, she had shot a cold glance at her. Did this mean she already planned her murder? Jiang Ruolan could not contain her nervousness as she almost entered the gates of hell after all that had happened since she was young. How could a person''s heart become cold to this extent? As if he knew what she was thinking, Xian Zihao held her hand tighter with a slightly cold look in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan knew that the cold in his eyes was not because of her, but because of Jiang Bingqing. His cousin, Jiang Bingqing, whom he initially planned to educate step by step, bravely tried to kill his wife. This time, Jiang Ruolan finally saw the killing intent in Xian Zihao''s usually calm and serene eyes, as well as the coldness that made people not dare to look at him. "Zihao, I never thought that there would be so many plots in sister''s jealousy until it could involve death." Jiang Ruolan''s lips curved slightly, but she smiled helplessly and sighed softly. As Xian Zihao held her hand tightly, he said, "As the saying goes, if the mountain doesn''t come, then I, Xian Zihao, will go and attack the mountain. You don''t want to face this in your life, but there are some people who want to do this for you. In Jiang Bingqing''s world, being rich and having power is equivalent to having everything. Adding on the fact that Jiang Guanyu pampered her, she always thinks she can escape with whatever she does. This time, she wants to take your life directly. I''ve always been considering how much punishment I should give her, and now, the Jiang Family has decided this choice for me." "Would it be uncomfortable for mom to be stuck in the middle?" This was what Jiang Ruolan was most worried about. Xian Zihao smiled. "Mom is someone who understands everything. Since Bingqing was taken away during the Spring Festival and Aunt Lian came to ask for mercy, mom ignored this problem. After all, Bingqing is really wrong and needs to be taught. This time, she has gone crazy and almost took the lives of her son and her daughter-in-law. Do you think she would feel sympathy towards her?" "Ruolan, no matter what, leave it to me. Don''t think too much about it. Whether it is about Bingqing or Jiang Family, you don''t need to interfere anymore, hm?" He looked at her gently. Jiang Ruolan was slightly surprised as she raised her gaze to look into his eyes. When she saw that his black pupils were filled with the intention of protecting her, her heart felt warmth. Although Xian Zihao''s face was still pale and haggard, the care and concern he showed for her made her nod resolutely. "Alright." Jiang Ruolan was afraid that he would be too tired, so she stopped talking to him and even fed him fruits before covering his body with a blanket. At this time, the ward door was pushed open from the outside. Old Man Xian came in with a cold face and said, "Jiang Guanyu is really bold now." Seeing the Old Man''s solemn expression, Jiang Ruolan quickly walked towards him and when she saw a basket of fruit in his hand, she couldn''t help but be taken aback. Old Man Xian pointed to the fruit basket, "A nurse gave this to me. She said that a woman brought this here for Zihao, but she just left all of a sudden." After hearing the Old Man''s words, Jiang Ruolan''s expression changed. "Crap." "What''s wrong?" Old Man Xian glanced at her. Xian Zihao asked in a timely manner, "Ruolan?" "Guiying!" After hurriedly mentioning Xian Guiying''s name, Jiang Ruolan didn''t have time to explain anything. She hurriedly opened the door and rushed out. As she walked outside, she tried to call Xian Guiying. However, no one answered the phone. As she listened to the constant beeping, Jiang Ruolan''s mind was in a mess. She kept on calling. It wasn''t until she ran out of the hospital that the phone connected. However, there was no sound from the other side. There was only the faint whistling of the sea breeze, causing Jiang Ruolan''s footsteps to freeze. She held her phone tightly and said, "Guiying! Where are you?" "Sister-in-law, I''m fine." Xian Guiying''s voice came from the other end of the phone. She sounded soft and gentle, but there was also a trace of a smile on her face. At this moment, she was still laughing! Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth, "Don''t move! I''ll go find you right now!" The sound of the sea breeze... H City had only one area close to the sea. The place was under construction half a year ago and was still unfinished. Jiang Ruolan hurried to the side of the road to find a taxi. Fifteen minutes later, a taxi stopped near the beach, and Jiang Ruolan quickly got out of the car. She walked fast, looking around until she reached a place near the sea where there were only a few flat pieces of rock. And then, she saw Xian Guiying sitting there. At this point, her heart almost burst through her chest because she worried Xian Guiying would do bad things. "What are you doing here? The sea wind is so strong, you can''t catch a cold right now! Look at your body, very thin. Don''t you want your child to be healthy?" Hearing Jiang Ruolan''s voice, Xian Guiying immediately turned to look at her. "Sister-in-law?" Jiang Ruolan finally walked to her side and pulled her arm. "Get up quickly, let''s get out of here. The wind here is too cold!" "I just want to take a breath and calm myself down." Xian Guiying was calmer than Jiang Ruolan imagined. She smiled lightly and shook her hand from Jiang Ruolan''s grip. "I''ve been living in the Xian Family residence for a few months now and have been locked in my room. Since my brother was injured, everyone''s attention was finally focusing on him." Jiang Ruolan was helpless, but she still walked over and held her hand. "Don''t misunderstand about what had happened at the hospital earlier. Qin Gengxin and I never had anything to do with each other!" "I know there''s nothing going on between you and him, sister-in-law. I''m not that sharp, and I can''t see the look on your faces. But " Xian Guiying smiled, "He has always cared about you. You are the Little Red that he has vowed to protect since he was young. On the other hand, I am just a person who came out of nowhere and destroyed the life that he wanted and the feelings that he was looking forward to. Really, I don''t blame him." "It''s not like that, Guiying. It''s not that Qin Gengxin doesn''t care about you, it''s just that he is blinded by anger at this moment. He is used to your strength and shrewdness in handling everything. Since grandpa agreed for you to get married, Guiying, do not let yourself suffer again. You have to live a good life, don''t swallow all your grievances alone! I really don''t want you to misunderstand. You know the relationship between your brother and me. Qin Gengxin and I are just good friends. Don''t be sad about this, or else I''ll blame myself." "I don''t want to get married." Xian Guiying suddenly said with a chuckle. There were no tears in her eyes. Instead, it was as if she had seen through everything. Jiang Ruolan frowned. "Why?" Xian Guiying looked at the sea surface and chuckled. "Qin Gengxin doesn''t understand me, but I understand him. After getting married, I was worried it would be difficult for me to see him again. Yes, he would provide me food and clothes and would take the responsibilities, but at the same time, he would hide from me. Maybe he will never see me again." Chapter 410 - Untitled Jiang Ruolan may not believe her words. Qin Gengxin never made her feel cold. Even when she was still young, the reason she was so upset with him was because he always bullied her. That kind of passion was simply heaven-angering. But today, in front of the hospital, the cold and heartless Qin Gengxin was a stranger to Jiang Ruolan. What Xian Guiying said was right. Only she really knew him very well. Could it be that Qin Gengxin, who has a wild smile on his face, but was actually cold and had a ruthless heart, was the real him? Xian Guiying suddenly pulled Jiang Ruolan''s hand while smiling. "Forget it, sister-in-law. The sea wind is too strong here. You are pregnant too. Let''s not stay here anymore. Come, accompany me to drink milk tea." Jiang Ruolan said nothing and just quietly accompanied Xian Guiying. They both seemed to have seen through each other''s thoughts as they both smiled and went to a nearby tea shop and ordered two cups of regular milk tea without additives. When they were sitting, Jiang Ruolan immediately asked, "What other plans do you have?" Xian Guiying smiled. "I''m waiting." "Wait for what?" "When my heart is truly numb from the pain, when I am tired of this love, when I no longer love him." Xian Guiying smiled as she bit the straw, as if she was talking about someone else. Her eyes were curved and her entire body exuded a kind of tenacity that belonged solely to her. Perhaps everyone didn''t really know her. Although Xian Guiying always showed a strong appearance on the surface, but Xian Guiying in front of her now was so fragile that she would collapse if the wind blew. This tall and thin Xian Guiying was stronger than anyone else. Qin Gengxin never lacked in women, but to have a woman like Xian Guiying by his side, it could be considered a blessing for him. And yet, he couldn''t see it. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt the milk tea in her mouth was a bit bitter. As she raised her head to look at Xian Guiying, she found that she (Xian Guiying) was casually flipping through financial magazines on the table. When Jiang Ruolan returned to the hospital, before she even went upstairs, she noticed a person walking towards her. It was a neatly dressed man in his thirties. When he passed by her, he suddenly lowered his head and said, "Miss Jiang, someone is waiting for you at the coffee shop opposite the hospital." Jiang Ruolan halted her steps and turned around abruptly. The man politely nodded to her before leaving. Jiang Ruolan looked at the man suspiciously and was convinced that she did not recognize him. Still, he looks very mysterious, as if someone sent him. He had the smell of medicine on him and from his temperament, he looked like an experienced doctor. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment and looked towards the coffee shop across the hospital. This coffee shop was huge. If someone wanted to hurt her, they would definitely not choose a place like this. She will definitely not go there blindly. Jiang Ruolan stopped at the hospital''s entrance and took a close look at the coffee shop''s third-floor window. When she saw the recognizable figure, her heart skipped a beat and she quickly went there fast. "You''re here?" As Jiang Ruolan approached, the person who was sitting silently at the elegant round table turned around and smiled at her. "Auntie Jia? Why did you suddenly come here?" Jiang Ruolan asked in surprise. Jia Zhenzhen, who was dressed elegantly, said with a smile, "Take a seat first." After Jiang Ruolan sat down, she said, "I came here because I was worried about you. I heard that you had a car accident a few days ago, but after hearing from many people that you were not injured, I was relieved." "I saw Jiang Guanyu came with Zhan Lian. I watched them from here. I never thought that after many years, the old fox would remain so charming. The sky is actually really blind because it still let him have a good life." The sharpness of Jia Zhenzhen''s tone made Jiang Ruolan a little uncomfortable. On the surface, she could only smile, "Auntie Jia, are you trying to help my mother? So many years have passed, but my mother still has a good friend like you. She will definitely be very pleased in the heaven." Seeing that she had changed the topic, Jia Zhenzhen calmly looked at her. After a while, she asked, "Lan, the white crystal necklace your mother left that year, is still in your hands?" Jiang Ruolan secretly tightened her grip on the glass on the table, but her expression didn''t change. "What does Auntie Jia mean?" "Oh, I have no other intention. I just want to confirm if the very important thing your mother left that year was in your hands. If it is with you, then I can relax." Jia Zhenzhen''s expression changed very quickly. "Is the necklace important?" Zhan Lian once looked for it. She looked very nervous when she asked where the necklace was. At that time, Jiang Ruolan didn''t answer her question but instead asked her another question. Seeing her attitude, Jia Zhenzhen actually smiled happily and said to her, "Girl, you''re used to playing dumb. You actually don''t trust me. You haven''t revealed anything about that to the old fox Zhan Lian, right?" Jiang Ruolan was increasingly unable to understand Jia Zhenzhen''s attitude towards her. She didn''t know if the woman in front of her was truly awake, or if she was in between a state of insanity and a state of sobriety. It was just that some of her words and her sudden warm attitude made it impossible for her to determine what she (Jia Zhenzhen) was thinking. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan just lowered her head to sip water, Jia Zhenzhen smiled. She was not angry with her attitude at all. Just when Jiang Ruolan felt this was not right and just as she put down the glass, Jia Zhenzhen suddenly held her hand gently. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment before she looked at Jia Zhenzhen hesitantly. "Auntie Jia?" "Lan, it''s almost your birthday, right?" she asked with a kind smile. Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment and realized that her birthday was coming up soon. She said embarrassedly, "It seems so. But there are still another two months." Jia Zhenzhen nodded. "Child, since you don''t want to talk about your mother and the necklace, then tell auntie how you celebrated your birthday this past few years. Tell auntie about the happy and sad things you have done. Let auntie know about you and let auntie make up for the lack of motherly love, okay?" Jia Zhenzhen''s hand was warm, just like her mother''s. Jiang Ruolan was stunned as she looked at the thin but warm hand on the back of her hand. Jia Zhenzhen was no longer as cold as the first time she returned from America. Her body temperature was normal now, and it seemed that she had really regained her freedom here. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t understand why Jia Zhenzhen was locked up for so long, and why she had to keep pretending to be crazy. If she didn''t pretend to be crazy, wouldn''t she be able to leave as soon as possible? Or maybe, the problem was even deeper than she had imagined. Chapter 411 - You Knew I Was Injured, Yet You Still Seduce Me Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was in a daze, Jia Zhenzhen smiled affectionately and patted her hand. "Silly child, since I was your mother''s best sister in the past and she left so early, it wouldn''t be excessive for you to call me mom, no?" "Auntie Jia" Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect this to happen to her. She also couldn''t say whether she was flattered or not, but she was happy because she would eventually have a mother. However, right now, she really didn''t know what to do, so she could just sit in her chair silently and let her mind wander. "You''re not used to it?" "If you are not used to calling me mom, then you can continue to call me Auntie Jia. But Ruolan, you are pregnant now, so you have to walk a lot. If you have nothing to do in the future, you can go to the sanatorium and see me. I only had the opportunity to go out once in a while, but most of the time, I was in the sanatorium." Jiang Ruolan nodded, "Of course. If I don''t plan to visit you often, why do I work so hard to bring you back to this country? Recently, some things have happened, so I cannot meet with you. Once my husband recovers and the problems at home have been resolved, I will accompany you often!" Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan''s eyes lit up, "Oh right, Auntie Jia, do you want to see Yijun?" Jia Zhenzhen''s expression didn''t change. With a slight curve of her lips, she asked, "Didn''t you say that you didn''t want him to see me?" Jiang Ruolan instantly felt like she had been seen through. She couldn''t help but smile embarrassedly, "At that time, I was afraid your illness would get worse and you would be in bad condition. Yijun would be unhappy to see you in such a situation." "But since you are so much better now, even though Yijun will feel sorry for you, he must be very happy!" When Jiang Ruolan said this, she felt joy in her heart. Thinking that Jiang Yijun could finally see his mother, she felt happy for him. Although Jia Zhenzhen was smiling, she seemed to be deep in thought. After looking at her for a long time, she finally asked, "How is Xian Zihao''s injury?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if some misunderstanding with the Xian Family had been clear or not, but hearing Jia Zhenzhen asking about Xian Zihao, she was extremely happy. She laughed and said, "He''s already woken up. The doctor said that his life is no longer in danger, but he will need to recuperate for a while. Even if he is discharged, he won''t be able to go to work. I''m afraid that he will have to take a break from work for a while. But it''s alright." As she said this, Jiang Ruolan''s face brimmed with happiness. She subconsciously placed her hand on her belly, her eyes filled with a myriad of emotions. Jiang Ruolan''s smile was beautiful, but Jia Zhenzhen just looked at her for a long time, as if she wanted to say something. Her lips moved, but in the end, she said nothing. "It''s good that you are all right. I was so scared when I heard you had an accident. When you come back later, you must rest a lot, be happy, and don''t overthink too much, alright?" Jia Zhenzhen held Jiang Ruolan''s hand lightly, "Lan, I want to ask you something. Do you still have pictures of your mother''s death?" "Pictures?" Jiang Ruolan froze, "Why is Auntie Jia asking this?" "Ah!" Jia Zhenzhen withdrew her hand. After hesitation, she said, "I just want to investigate the cause of her death and some things that happened at that time." Jiang Ruolan understood, but she didn''t want to talk about the picture. She took a detour and casually told her about some of the things that happened when Jiang Guanyu brought her and Jiang Yijun into the Jiang Family and the Jiang Family attitude towards them. She didn''t go into details, but just a few casual words from her made Jia Zhenzhen frown. Jiang Ruolan stopped talking and continued to observe Jia Zhenzhen''s expression. For some reason, she always felt Jia Zhenzhen was very worried about her compared to Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t sure if she was too sensitive to all this, but she didn''t want to ask about it, nor did she want to know too much. **** Four days later Jiang Ruolan returned to Greenville Residence briefly to pick up some things and returned to the hospital. As she entered the ward, she saw Zhan An and Xian Jian talking to Xian Zihao. Seeing her enter, Zhan An smiled and turned to look at her. "Ruolan, why are you coming back so soon? I''m still thinking of letting you rest at home for today. You have accompanied Zihao in the hospital for a few days now, so you must be tired, right?" "Mom, I''m fine. I just came back to take some things and take a hot shower. I feel very relaxed right now." Jiang Ruolan walked over with a smile and placed the items in her hands on a nearby couch. She saw Xian Jian holding a thick file in his hand. She asked, "Dad, is this the file that the police team brought over?" "Hmm, they have been able to determine that there were indeed two perpetrators. The newly arrested person died suddenly two hours ago. I have to go check the situation and see if the statement has been recorded." Xian Jian frowned and said seriously. "Then, dad, I will accompany you. Recently, only you always go to the traffic police station, so this time I will accompany you there. When I am used to the situation there, leave this case to Zihao and me." "It''s fine. Just stay here with Zihao and take care of him. If anything happens, I''ll let you know in a timely manner." With that, Xian Jian glanced at Zhan An, who stood up and said, "Ruolan, I will go follow your father to see the situation there. You stay here with Zihao, don''t wander around alone too much." Jiang Ruolan immediately understood. "All right, you guys be careful." Xian Jian and Zhan An glanced at Xian Zihao again. He nodded to them with a faint smile before they left. After that, Jiang Ruolan sat on the bed and looked out the door. She muttered, "There must be a problem with the perpetrator''s death. Why did he die so suddenly? Will mom and dad be safe if we let them go like this? Nothing will happen, right?" "Who do you think would go so far as to cause trouble for us?" Xian Zihao smiled and took her hand. Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s worried expression, he hugged her. "But I''m afraid someone is really after us. After all, this is due to the conflict between Bingqing and me." No matter what, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want Xian Family and Jiang family to become enemies one day because of her. "Leave this matter to dad. Don''t interfere in it and please, stop thinking and worrying about this. This is not good for you and our child." Xian Zihao''s gaze was warm and his tone was calm. Even after staying in the hospital for the past few days, the unique fragrance from his body always made her feel safe. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but burrow deeper into his embrace. Xian Zihao smiled and lowered his head to kiss her face. Jiang Ruolan blushed and quickly pushed him away, "Stop. This is a hospital, and it''s still broad daylight." Xian Zihao laughed, "This is a private room. Who else is here besides the two of us? Besides, it''s not illegal for me to kiss my own wife." Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to protest, Xian Zihao immediately sucked her lips, not giving her the slightest leeway to refuse. With his hands around her waist, he tightly pulled her into his embrace. "Ugh Zihao" Jiang Ruolan felt her body gradually heat up, then she quickly became clear-headed when she remembered Xian Zihao''s injury. She tried to push him while he passionately kissed her. She struggled and whispered, "You''re still wounded, don''t do anything rash! Zihao!" He kissed her again for a while before letting her go. He smiled and leaned his forehead against hers and said, "You knew I was injured, yet you still seduce me." Chapter 412 - Untitled "Shameless!" Xian Zihao looked at Jiang Ruolan with an innocent face, "What''s wrong with my words? You are my wife, of course I will be attracted to you." He smiled and continued to hug her tightly while lowering his head around her neck. His voice sounded a little playful as he said in a low voice, "You just went back to take a shower. You still have the fragrance of my usual shower gel. When I hugged you, I couldn''t hold it back anymore ~" "Hooligan! You''re already so injured, and yet you''re still acting like this. Since when did President Xian, who was indifferent towards women, become like this!" Jiang Ruolan laughed and pushed him. "Alright, stop sniffing. My neck is going to itch to death." "Haha, Aiya, stop smelling! It''s so itchy!" Xian Zihao finally let her go. Jiang Ruolan laughed for a moment. After calming down, she stared at him with full criticism. "You used to be so serious, but now even in this situation, you can still be playful. Oh yes, is it really okay if we let dad and mom go just like that?" "They will not dare to do anything to the Xian Family. If they dare, then that will be a sign of their death. Don''t say running away, in fact they will not have a chance to breathe. Right now, they are eager to hide far away from the Xian Family." "But mom and dad just told me not to wander around alone in the near future." Jiang Ruolan frowned. Xian Zihao took her hand and held it. He squeezed it lightly and said with a smile, "Right now, no one can guarantee that Bingqing didn''t plan another plan. The accident case has not been resolved, and today, the second perpetrator responsible for the crime suddenly died. In other words, Bingqing''s people and the Jiang Family people might be guarding G City at this time. As long as you stay by my side for the time being, there won''t be any problems." "Alright then. Zihao, I''ll go and put the flower first." Jiang Ruolan pointed to a bunch of flowers that were sent by an unknown person on the table next to her. She stood up to pick up a glass bottle. After she came back from fetching water, Jiang Ruolan found Xian Zihao sitting by the bed, trying to get up. Jiang Ruolan quickly rushed towards him, placed the bottle aside, and placed her hand on his shoulder. "What are you doing, your wound is still healing! The doctor says you must rest for a week or so, and you cannot get out of bed and walk around without anyone by your side! What if you fall, and the wound reopens again?" Xian Zihao wanted to get up and take a walk, but seeing her like this, he didn''t force it. He only smiled and with her support, he lay back on the bed. After covering him with a blanket, Jiang Ruolan sat on the edge of the bed again. "I''m here to keep an eye on you! Now that you''re well, you can go home early and rest. You don''t have to stay in the hospital all day. Do you like smelling the strong disinfectant smell here every day?" "Idiot, stop frowning. If you frown any more, you will really get wrinkles. Don''t all women fear this?" Xian Zihao couldn''t do anything other than laughing. He seemed to be in an extremely good mood as he stroked the space between her eyebrows. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips. "You always say I think a lot. How can I not think a lot if you always make me worry! You are just like kids when they get sick, not listening to other people''s words." Xian Zihao chuckled, "What do you mean? Am I not obedient enough?" "Being obedient is being obedient, but I still have to make sure you feel safe and obedient without any thoughts of resistance. I even have to give you some sweets to coax you." "Hmm? Sweet? Where is it?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. Jiang Ruolan glared at him. Suddenly, she bent down and kissed him on the cheek. Then, she sat back down on the bed. With an expression as though nothing had happened, she got up to put the flowers in the glass bottle. However, Xian Zihao beamed. "Wife, I like this candy." Jiang Ruolan slanted her eyes at him and mumbled, "Men, after getting rid of their proper clothes, they are indeed the same." Xian Zihao had a smile on his face. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan''s phone rang. She picked up the phone and glanced at it. Her heart skipped a beat. She turned around hesitantly and looked at Xian Zihao. Noticing the change in her expression, Xian Zihao''s beautiful eyebrows twitched slightly. "Who''s calling?" "I don''t know. It seems that the area number on the number list is from G City, but the number is very unfamiliar." Jiang Ruolan said hesitantly as she stared at the number on her phone. Xian Zihao suspiciously looked at the phone and seemingly deep in thought. Just then, the phone stopped ringing, and it rang again. Jiang Ruolan immediately answered the call, "Hello?" "Excuse me, is this Miss Jiang?" An unfamiliar and aged voice was heard from the other side. It sounds very formal and polite. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment before answering, "Hello, yes, this is me." "Hello, Miss Jiang. I am at the cemetery on G City''s outskirts. Can I ask if the person buried in the grave, Zhou Qingling, is your mother? There''s something unusual here that I need to tell you." That person continued, "Recently, our cemetery has been visited by a few strangers. Some people would go to Zhou Qingling''s grave at night and say that they were there to pay their respects. We can''t get close enough to look, but this situation has been going on for days already." "Strangers?" Jiang Ruolan frowned. "What kind of strangers are they? Are they men or women?" "There are both men and women, wearing black clothes and sunglasses. Their appearance is not clearly visible, but there are two women, around the age of forty or fifty, and some men, all of whom are the same age. They all look like your mother''s old friend. By the way, I got your number from the old man who was guarding the grave. He said that he had chatted with you a few years ago." Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s confused expression, Xian Zihao looked at her for a moment before asking, "What''s wrong?" Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her confusion and looked at him. Then, she said into the phone, "I understand. Thank you." "Alright, sorry to bother you, Miss Jiang." After Jiang Ruolan hung up the phone, she hesitated for a moment before saying, "Zihao, I think I should go to G City." Xian Zihao immediately frowned. "It''s not safe for you to go to G City now. What happened?" "My mother''s grave has been visited by some strange strangers recently, and it has been a few days since. Because of the abnormal behavior, the people on duty at the cemetery called me and told me about it. I felt that this was a bit strange. Even though my mother committed suicide when I was four years old, I still have some memories of that time. In my memory, she had no friends, and no one had visited her grave all these years." Xian Zihao''s eyes were calm as he slowly got up. Seeing his actions, Jiang Ruolan rushed to support him. She placed the pillow behind him and supported him carefully, allowing him to lean back on the pillow. He thought for a moment and said, "No, you can''t go to G City right now." "But my mother''s grave--" "Since you know that something is off, you cannot act hastily. We don''t know which side they are on, and we also don''t know whether the call is from the cemetery or not. If someone purposely led you there, with your big belly, how would you save yourself if something bad happened? You should not fly since you returned from the United States. The last time was because of your mother''s death anniversary, so I did not stop you, but Ruolan, from all angles, going to G City at the present time is too much of a risk." ? Chapter 413 - Some Things Can’t Be Hidden Xian Zihao rarely talks to her seriously. Jiang Ruolan sighed. "Actually, I also feel something is wrong. Zihao, do you suspect that someone thought I was in a messy state, so they tried to set a trap for me?" The corner of Xian Zihao''s mouth curved as a faint smile appeared on his beautiful face. He grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hand, his eyes dark and clear. "Ruolan, at this moment, there will be someone who is always looking for trouble. You cannot play around and leave my side." "Alright, then I''ll call back later and ask. They''ll help me keep an eye out, so I won''t go over first." Jiang Ruolan nodded. "No need to call again. Leave it to me. Give me a week to find the answer." When Jiang Ruolan looked at him, she noticed that his eyes were filled with concern and gentleness. She was startled, knowing that her current affected state had worried him, so she smiled at him and asked, "Zihao, do I need to leave you more? I like to see you in a situation like this." Xian Zihao''s beautiful eyebrows raised slightly. "What do you think?" "Enough, stop messing around. It''s time for you to change your bandage. I''ll go get a doctor." Jiang Ruolan smiled and walked out of the ward. As soon as she stepped out the door, she saw Jiang Yijun standing outside. She was stunned for a moment and then closed the door gently. "You didn''t go to work today?" "I''m busy right now, I will leave after seeing you." Jiang Yijun handed her two lunch boxes. "You haven''t eaten yet, have you?" Jiang Ruolan smiled, "I don''t eat as much as I used to. Brat, you''re quite considerate. You know that it''s inconvenient for your sister to go outside right now to buy things she loves to eat." Jiang Yijun''s lips curved slightly. He raised his hand and pushed the strand of hair on her forehead. "What happened? Why is there so much sweat on your forehead?" "Is there?" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly wiped her forehead. Thinking back to the phone call she had received which shocked her until she sweated, she couldn''t help but laugh. "I''m fine. Summer is coming soon and I''m wearing too much, so it''s too hot." "Don''t only know how to take care of Xian Zihao every day, and ignore yourself. Being able to marry you is already a blessing he has accumulated for several lifetimes. Protecting you and his child is natural and right, don''t feel like you owe him for this. You''ve lost a lot of weight these few days. Don''t just think about what you want him to eat, and stop caring about your own body. Don''t forget, while you''re concerned about him, there are still a lot of people who are worried about you." With that, Jiang Yijun pushed two boxes of food to her hand. "I still have work to do, so I will leave first. Remember to eat." Jiang Ruolan nodded happily. "Go on." Jiang Ruolan watched Jiang Yijun leave. She planned to take the box of food back to the ward first and ask the doctor to change Xian Zihao''s bandage, but the moment she turned around, she stopped. "Grandfather?" Jiang Ruolan was a little surprised. She looked down at her wristwatch and asked, "Why are you here early this morning? Why don''t you rest a little longer?" Old Man Xian didn''t say anything. Instead, he walked over with his cane, step by step. He looked at the lunch boxes in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. Jiang Ruolan at first thought that there''s nothing wrong with accepting food from Jiang Yijun, but the Old Man''s gaze made her slightly uncomfortable. Thinking back to Cui Liuxian, she often said in front of the Old Man that the relationship between her (Jiang Ruolan) and Jiang Yijun was not modest. Even though the Old Man was affected at first, in the end, he still believed her. However, she could not explain herself in advance. If she did, it would show that she was guilty. Sometimes fake things come true when people say too much. Also, the brother-sister relationship between Jiang Yijun and her was still modest. His concern for her was also real. If the Old Man observes him a lot after being hit, then the wrong thing will probably become real in his heart. "Spoiled girl, Yijun specially came to deliver your food?" Jiang Ruolan smiled calmly, "Grandpa, Yijun knows what his sister always likes. He sees that I have no appetite, so he specifically bought me a lunch box." "This kid always cares about you." Old Man Xian looked at her seriously, "On that day when Zihao was still in the emergency room, you fainted because your blood pressure rose so fast. At that moment, Yijun rushed towards you and hugged you carefully as if you were his most valuable treasure in the world." "Ruolan, you and Yijun have been together for over twenty years. Grandpa can understand how much love you both have in this relationship, but you have to have a boundary line. You have to take care of your steps and change the relationship between the two of you from siblings to completely unrelated people. Grandpa hopes you can be more rational and never head in the wrong direction." Although the Old Man''s words were gentle, they were full of warnings. Jiang Ruolan laughed, "Grandpa, you know that Cui Liuxian is always against me. Since Yijun came back to Xian Family, she has been trying to find problems with Yijun and me. I always thought that you saw the situation very clearly and didn''t get affected by her words, but I was wrong. Maybe I didn''t do well enough." Hearing her say that, Old Man Xian''s expression softened a lot. "Grandpa is so old, so of course he wouldn''t be affected by that girl. It''s just that, spoiled girl, since you know grandpa has seen everything, you should have told me about it earlier. I can see the feelings Yijun has for you." Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze. "Grandpa " "Well, everyone has an obsession. After going through time, the feelings will fade slowly. Spoiled girl, Yijun is my grandson, but so is Zihao. I know him very well. He knows propriety and also knows how to restrain his feelings. After all, he''s been living under me for a long time. Even so, some things can''t be hidden. Grandpa never wants to expose this because you have a sense of reason. I know you and Zihao are truly in love." "But, child... You must persevere. You can''t change your mind and feelings just because Yijun shows a little bit of concern for you!" Old Man Xian looked at her seriously. "Grandpa doesn''t want you to feel unhappy and stuck in the middle, but I hope you can understand my worries." Jiang Ruolan sighed deeply and nodded with a smile. "Grandpa, I understand." The Old Man smiled. "I know I could count on you. Are you going to call a doctor to change Zihao''s bandage? Leave it to me. I also wanted to walk around the hospital and stretch my legs. You can go inside and eat with Zihao first." Jiang Ruolan was about to reject the offer but seeing Old Man Xian''s expression, she smiled shyly, and nodded before returned to the ward with the lunch boxes. As she entered the ward, Xian Zihao glanced behind her and asked, "Aren''t you going to call a doctor?" "Grandpa went to call him. He said he wanted to walk around so he could stretch his legs." Jiang Ruolan walked over and placed the lunch boxes on the table next to the bed. She opened the boxes and found that it was her favorite dish, white rice, and some small dishes. "Who sent it?" With one glance, Xian Zihao could tell that Jiang Ruolan didn''t buy this food. If she could buy this kind of good food near the hospital, she would have already bought it. Chapter 414 - Old Man Xian’s Grievance "It''s from Yijun. Before he left for work, he stopped here for a while to deliver this food." Jiang Ruolan smiled and lifted her chopsticks to Xian Zihao''s mouth. "No matter how nutritious the food made by the hospital is, if you eat it every day, you will definitely get bored. It tastes too bland and definitely hurts your stomach." Xian Zihao smiled and pushed her hand. "You eat first. I''m not hungry." Jiang Ruolan looked at him and saw that he wasn''t annoyed by the fact that Yijun sent these lunch boxes. It seemed that his trust in her had always been the same. Only the Old Man was still on guard this time. Xian Zihao always believed in her and understood her. Jiang Ruolan felt really blessed for having such a husband in her life. He had given her a bright path, allowing her to foresee the eternal happiness of the future. "Let''s eat together. Let me feed you." Jiang Ruolan put the chopstick back to his mouth. She no longer felt distressed or worried because of Old Man Xian''s warning just now. With a smile on his lips, Xian Zihao opened his mouth and ate the rice. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to pick a piece of meat and rice before feeding it to him again. Seeing that she insisted on letting him eat first, Xian Zihao could only helplessly smile and open his mouth. "Alright, that''s enough. Eat your food. You haven''t eaten well and slept well in the last few days, don''t forget that you''re not alone right now." Jiang Ruolan glared at him. "Then hurry up and get well soon. When you can go out and come home, it will be easier for me to cook dinner for myself every day. The food outside is really awful." Xian Zihao couldn''t help but laugh at her. Soon, there was a knock on the ward door. The doctor came in with Old Man Xian. The doctor came to change the bandage, so Jiang Ruolan stepped away. As the Old Man walked by and saw that the food in the box in her hand was indeed something she liked to eat. He sighed faintly. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment as the Old Man looked at her this way. She put down the food box and went to pour the glass of water. "Grandpa, have some water." Old Man Xian looked at her and nodded but did not say anything. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. She silently glanced at the bed. When Xian Zihao noticed her gaze, he glanced at the Old Man and then glanced back at her. He saw the bitterness that could not be hidden in her eyes. He asked with a smile, "What''s wrong with you, grandpa? How did Ruolan offend you?" Old Man Xian held onto his cane and just glanced at him. "It''s nothing. I didn''t sleep well last night, so I got a bit angry after waking up." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. This was indeed a good reason. Xian Zihao''s face darkened. "You got up from the bed and are not in a good mood, so why are you throwing a tantrum at your grandson''s wife?" "You brat! Meddling in other people''s business when you''re injured? Do you really think that your grandfather cares about you dearly and doesn''t dare to swing his cane to beat you up?" The Old Man snorted. Xian Zihao smiled. It was rare for him to have such a carefree look on his face. He talked back to his grandfather like a little kid. "If you really dare to beat me, then I really won''t dare to run." Old Man Xian snorted and glared at him, "You dare to mess with your grandfather now, aren''t you afraid your wife will laugh at you!" When Jiang Ruolan heard this, she burst out laughing. Old Man Xian turned his head and looked at her. Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids furrowed and she immediately stopped smiling. The corner of her mouth tremble slightly, "I have already said that you will definitely forget your mother and your grandfather just because you have a wife. You think I will completely forget about your punishment?!" The Old Man snorted and walked with his cane. He lifted his cane and poked Xian Zihao''s uninjured legs under a blanket. "Which leg do you want to limp? No need for you to decide. I''ve made up my mind!" This time, Xian Zihao''s face turned completely black. Before he could even open his mouth, Jiang Ruolan was already rushing to pull Old Man Xian''s arm. "Grandpa, he''s just joking. Don''t take it to your heart." "If I don''t take it seriously, this child will not be obedient! You can''t even run while lying here, and you even dare to oppose your grandfather?! Now that you have expanded your wings, not only you fly, but you also become cocky!" Old Man Xian pointed at him angrily. "Hurry up and heal up, take your wife home! Are you happy watching your wife suffer with you in the hospital all day?" Xian Zihao''s eyes twitched as he turned around and glanced at his "wife." Jiang Ruolan also looked at him with an amused face. She couldn''t help but smile at him. "The injuries on my body are about to heal and maybe I can get discharged in a few days. I can take care of myself, why don''t you go back to Greenville Residence tonight?" Xian Zihao didn''t seem to be joking this time. Evidently, at times like these, Greenville Residence was the safest place. He didn''t have to worry about Jiang Ruolan occasionally wandering around alone. "No! You''ve only been awake for a few days. You can''t go anywhere without anyone supervising you." Jiang Ruolan glared at him before turning her head to the Old Man. "Grandfather, you see, Zihao''s physique was originally very good. It''s already good enough for him to recover to this state. You have to be patient." Old Man Xian crossed his arms over his cane and glanced at her. "Who''s the one worried about Zihao all day? Who''s the one worried that his wounds will be infected and that he will not recover well? Go to the toilet in the middle of the night with a pair of swollen red eyes?" Jiang Ruolan immediately fell silent. No wonder when she went to the toilet these two days, she felt as if someone was looking at her as she walked down the corridor, but when she turned around, no one was there. Turned out it was the Old Man. He''s been watching her. In the blink of an eye, Xian Zihao silently glanced at Jiang Ruolan. Although he didn''t say anything, his eyes were full of warmth. Old Man Xian might not have been in a good mood all day, but with the ruckus, he was smart enough to leave. After Old Man Xian left, Xian Zihao held Jiang Ruolan''s hand and whispered, "After I get discharged, we will go home together." Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao''s wounds could already be considered to be healing very well these few days. After a week, the wounds will only be scabbed, and returning to Greenville Residence to rest will be fine. She nodded her head, "Okay, if nothing is wrong, we will head back to Greenville Residence." Time flew by in a flash. **** Half a month later... Jiang Ruolan had just returned from buying vegetables at a nearby supermarket, and before she walked to the Greenville Residence''s Complex, she suddenly saw two figures not too far in front of her. "Han Xuegang! Stop right there! Didn''t you say that you are going to meet your relative, who has just moved from F City? Why did you come to Greenville Residence? Who is your relative, huh! Is it Jiang Ruolan?! This is the residence of President Xian and Jiang Ruolan! What are you doing here!" Jiang Ruolan immediately saw the neatly dressed Ling Feier arrogantly walking out of one of the cars. She slammed the car door and rushed in front of Han Xuegang, who was standing next to the other car. She suddenly realized that she hadn''t seen them for a long time. Ever since the Construction Bureau and Ling Group incident, Han Xuegang had become much more low-key, causing Jiang Ruolan to almost forget that such a person had appeared in her life. Han Xuegang said impatiently, "I am here to meet my aunt, why are you blindly following me!" Chapter 415 - Cold War I "Aunt? What aunt? Where is her house?" Ling Feier''s beautiful face was filled with a cold smile, and she pointed towards the entrance of the Greenville Residence area. "I just saw Jiang Ruolan, the woman you have thrown away. You really have no shame! Can you call it a coincidence? Is there such a coincidence in the world? You came to visit your aunt, who lives at Greenville Residence? When you came, Jiang Ruolan appeared at the entrance of the area!" "What? Speechless? Han Xuegang, are you cheating on me!" "Are you done yet? If you want to argue, go home!" Han Xuegang frowned and quickly turned his head to look at Jiang Ruolan. He then looked away and looked at Ling Fei''er, "You are already over twenty years old, you should have some common sense! If I don''t have a letter confirming I am a relative, the guards here will not allow me to enter the Greenville Residence!" "Then, it means Jiang Ruolan gave it to you!" "If she could give it to me, would Xian Zihao let her? Do you have a brain?" Han Xuegang became even more impatient. "Go back! I''ll go see my aunt and with your current state, it''s not suitable for you to meet elders." "Han Xuegang! How can you say that? No matter what, I''m still you --" "We''re not married, and the marriage certificate hasn''t yet been registered, so don''t use wife''s identity to pressure me. I tell you, Ling Fei''er, if you continue to play around like this, don''t blame me for ruining this marriage!" Han Xuegang looked at her coldly, "You are no longer a child. You only know how to make trouble all the time!" With that, Han Xuegang no longer looked at her. He turned around and walked towards the sidewalk. Jiang Ruolan just walked past the entrance of the area. She overheard the conversation before entering the housing complex. She sighed in her heart. Wasn''t this the life Han Xuegang wanted to live? The life with the rise of high status? Didn''t Ling Fei''er and the Ling Family give him everything he wanted? Now that he has got what he wanted and after using Ling Fei''er, he starting to hate it? Since when have men in this world become more materialistic than women? Although Ling Fei''er was usually a bit irrational, a bit childish, and a little ridiculous, she never did bad things. No matter how much she messed around, she still loved Han Xuegang. But Han Xuegang had never loved her at all. In the end, women only became stepping stones beneath his feet. "Sigh." Jiang Ruolan sighed again. She didn''t want to have anything to do with them and hurried inside. When she got home, Sister Yanmei was cleaning the house. Since Jiang Ruolan insisted on cooking on her own, she immediately brought the ingredients to the kitchen. Just as she lowered her head to wash the tomatoes, she suddenly felt the warmth on her back, and then her whole body was gently hugged by someone, followed by a soft kiss that landed next to her ear. Jiang Ruolan was startled. She immediately turned around and saw Xian Zihao smiling at her. "Why did you wake up? Didn''t the doctor say you should rest more? Otherwise, you will not be able to return to work properly next month." Xian Zihao caressed her soft hair. "What''s wrong? Your face looks like someone has wronged you." Jiang Ruolan forced a smile and passed him a tomato while washing her hands. She then turned around to wipe her hands and said, "It''s nothing. When I just came back, I saw two people arguing and immediately felt that I was really blind back then." She thought of a pair of gloves she had given to Han Xuegang for the first time in her life. It warmed up the man for four years, but in the end, he left her like a pair of broken shoes. People always said that when there was a mistake, there was always a profit. When she looked back at the love she used to have for Han Xuegang, a love that was so silly, and when she looked back at the people around her, she felt that Han Xuegang might have done a good deed. If it was not for the trap he planned, how could she have met Xian Zihao? Xian Zihao''s eyebrows were slightly raised. Although the stitches on his head had been removed two days ago, there was still a piece of gauze on his forehead. However, this did not affect his pleasing look. Jiang Ruolan pushed him gently with her hand, "What are you looking at? It is very easy for you to get splash from water in this kitchen, so get out. Didn''t the doctor say that for now, your wound still can not be exposed to water?" At this moment, through the kitchen window, Xian Zihao saw Han Xuegang, who was walking on a stone road not far from the residential area. When Jiang Ruolan saw that he had caught sight of him, she did not explain anything, nor did she say anything else. She turned around to continue washing the vegetables, and suddenly, Xian Zihao said indifferently, "The evidence of corruption and cases involving the Ling Group is almost complete. The authorities haven''t touched them, they have only placed eyes on them." Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was washing the vegetables suddenly stiffened. She abruptly turned around and glanced at him. Xian Zihao looked back at her. While there was a soothing tone in the tone, he also seemed to make firm decisions. "After what happened, I let him grow in the business world for almost a year, which can be considered a relaxing time for him. Ruolan, if I touch him now, will you be mad at me?" As expected, the person who knew her the best was Xian Zihao. Although Jiang Ruolan had hated, resented, loathed, and disgusted with Han Xuegang for a long time and even though she couldn''t wait for him to go down to the 18th level of hell and suffer all the torment but the feelings that he had given for the past four years was also real. It was pure and real. To be hurt and to hate was inevitable. However, she had never thought that life and emotions could become complicated. In the business world or any other field, perhaps it was enough for them to become strangers and leave each other''s lives in peace. This was her view of life. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao had indeed never tried to kill him, but if he wanted to make a move, the evidence and everything in his hands would be enough to make Han Xuegang lose his reputation and die a tragic death. To Xian Zihao, wanting to kill Han Xuegang was as easy as crushing a grasshopper. Previously, although Jiang Ruolan knew that he did not plan on letting Han Xuegang go, she still had no idea what he was planning to do. However, looking at his attitude now, it seemed that Xian Zihao had no intention of letting Han Xuegang keep any face. Perhaps he shouldn''t do it. After all, Han Xuegang was a living person that she had known for many years. Any kind of punishment was good, but. "Zihao, can you do it another way? If a person''s life is lost, then everything will be gone." Chapter 416 - Cold War II Jiang Ruolan had always hated evil but it didn''t mean she had much pity for people who had hurt her. After all, she was not a saint, but when people''s life was at stake, she would actually hesitate and feel terrified. With that said, she put down the plate in her hand and looked at Xian Zihao, who was staring at her. "I mean, now is a fair society, even if you want to decide someone''s life or death, it''s just a matter of words. I have no intention of feeling sorry, and nor do I have feelings for him anymore. I just feel that there are a lot of ways to punish someone. As with Bingqing, it''s because she doesn''t like to be restrained, so you have to confine her until she reflects on her mistake, but it is different from Han Xuegang." Xian Zihao''s gaze was indifferent. "Do you really think I haven''t touched him?" After that, he turned around and walked out of the kitchen. Before walking out, he indifferently said, "Han Xuegang likes fame and fortune, I gave him that. What could be more impressive than letting a person who likes fame and fortune rise quickly and fall in the blink of an eye?" After that, Xian Zihao walked out. He seemed to be angry that Jiang Ruolan would actually plead for Han Xuegang. With Xian Zihao''s character, he was meticulous in his actions and planning. Under the calm surface, he could manipulate certain situations in an orderly manner. In addition to being serious, he also had a compassionate heart, but on top of that, he also had his principles. In front of Jiang Ruolan, he often appeared gentle and full of patience. She often heard about his decisive actions. At least, in front of her, he would put down his identity, smile, coax her, sing "Southern Mountains Memories" for her, and occasionally give her the concern. This made Jiang Ruolan sometimes forget that the Xian Family and Xian Group were both too outstanding, and Xian Zihao still held some power to decide a person''s life in his hands. In other words, he never intended to let Han Xuegang go. As for Jiang Bingqing, it had been Jiang Ruolan''s nightmare since she was almost "raped" twice. No matter what happens in the end, Jiang Bingqing will not blink and realize her mistake. However, for Han Xuegang, perhaps it was because she had once viewed that relationship too simply. Although the final damage was huge, she always thought of it as merely a man who had hurt her emotionally, a man, who she had once mistakenly fallen in love with. However, was there even a need for him to die? Jiang Ruolan also understood that Han Xuegang had fought against Xian Zihao. He had hurt her, but at the same time, he was also trying to put Xian Zihao in a horrible situation where he (Xian Zihao) had no place to retreat. Although Xian Zihao''s punishment was reasonable, this time, Jiang Ruolan was unable to accept it. Even though Xian Zihao was angry at her, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but walk to the kitchen door and peek at him. Xian Zihao was sitting on the couch with a calm expression and reading the newspaper. Was he really angry at her? It''s no use for Jiang Ruolan to regret it. She had already said the words. Silently she moved closer to him and put her head in front of him. "Zihao ~" However, Xian Zihao didn''t care about her smiling face. He pushed her head to the side, frowning. Seeing that he completely ignored her, Jiang Ruolan began to feel uncomfortable. She knew that Xian Zihao might be jealous of Han Xuegang, so she just smiled and grabbed his sleeve. "Zihao, let''s talk." "About what? About Han Xuegang?" Xian Zihao flipped a page of the newspaper. His line of sight was still fixed on the newspaper. He didn''t even glance at her. His voice was still as normal as usual, but there wasn''t any warmth in it. Jiang Ruolan simply felt that although Han Xuegang had been dishonest and had taken bribes many times before, he had only officially taken over the Ling Group''s executive position for a short period of time. It was not a big deal in the business world, but the biggest mistake he committed was to provoke Xian Zihao without knowing his own abilities. Although his political rights will be revoked for life, Jiang Ruolan could still accept it, but the only thing she could not accept was the death penalty. As soon as a person died, there would be nothing left. When she thought about how he was once a living person in front of her, suddenly being separated by the heavens and the earth forever, she really felt scared. From Xian Zihao''s tone, it was clear that he would not leave any leeway. "Right, let''s talk about Han Xuegang." Jiang Ruolan was annoyed with his voice. The wide smile on her face completely disappeared as she looked at him with a flat face. "Zihao, I understand. I also didn''t want to influence your decision. It''s just that --" When Sister Yanmei saw that Jiang Ruolan didn''t have time to cook anymore, she went into the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan didn''t care about what happened in the kitchen, she only looked at Xian Zihao''s calm face and said, "I must make it clear to you, I''m not soft-hearted. I just I don''t want to see him die." "Zihao, we are all people with a heart. Everyone makes mistakes; some can be forgiven, while some can''t. As far as I''m concerned, what Han Xuegang did to me, I don''t care whether you forgive him or not, because I''ve already given up my feelings for him, and I don''t care about him anymore. If he did too many heinous and wicked things, I definitely wouldn''t say a word, but he didn''t do it. He only did it to climb up and we all know that sooner or later, he will fall. I still have to say, no matter what punishment is, is there a need for him to die?" "Are you saying that if I killed him, I was a heartless person?" Finally, Xian Zihao put down the newspaper and looked at her. His face was expressionless and his eyes were cold. Jiang Ruolan frowned. "You know that''s not what I meant." The corner of Xian Zihao''s mouth curved into a cold smile. "Ruolan, let me ask you, if I don''t listen to your pleas this time, if I don''t let him go, what will you do?" Jiang Ruolan was taken aback. She didn''t understand where this question came from. Xian Zihao was looking at her seriously, with a distant look in his eyes, as if he was sizing her up. Yet, at the same time, he also looked as beautiful and gentle as before. This made Jiang Ruolan shudder. Before she could answer, Sister Yanmei came out of the kitchen and said, "Vinegar is not enough. Does Young Madam still want to make sweet and sour carp?" "I''ll go buy it." This was the first time Xian Zihao had not given her a chance to dodge the conversation. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to respond, so she took this opportunity to take her wallet and keys and hurried to leave the house. There was a small supermarket at the entrance of the district. Although the supermarket didn''t sell so many items, there were still enough spices like soy sauce and vinegar. Jiang Ruolan went out to buy a bottle of vinegar and even bought some daily necessities before walking back with the bag in her hand. She realized that the discomfort in her heart had cooled down. Just as she was about to return to the house, a well-known figure was walking down the stone road in front of her. Han Xuegang holds the car keys in one hand and something in the other. He had long been a passer-by in her life, and even all the memorable memories of the last four years were long gone. Jiang Ruolan felt nothing but pity for him, or perhaps it was an ordinary female instinct that could not accept the death penalty for others. Therefore, the moment Han Xuegang''s gaze landed on her, Jiang Ruolan looked at him as if he was a stranger. She directly passed by him without turning her head back. This stone path was her favorite path. In fact, there was another road there, but she liked to walk on this path with her thin shoes, which could be considered a natural massage during pregnancy. This road was very narrow, so when Han Xuegang didn''t give way, Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to lean to the side and say politely, "Sorry, please give way." Chapter 417 - Cold War III Just as Jiang Ruolan brushed past Han Xuegang, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by him. Her eyes darkened and she suddenly turned around, "What are you doing? Let go!" "I just came to see my aunt. She was the aunt who was very good to me that I told you about when we were still in university. She moved to H City recently, and a couple of days ago, she moved into Greenville Residence." Han Xuegang spoke to her as if he were talking to someone close to him. Jiang Ruolan immediately pulled her wrist away from his hand and took two steps back. She looked at him coldly. "Director Han, there''s no point for you to tell me this. Please don''t bother me again." With that, she no longer looked at him and turned to leave. "Ruolan, you don''t look too good. Did you quarrel with Xian Zihao?" His voice came again. Jiang Ruolan acted as if she had not heard anything. Suddenly, her wrist was gripped by someone again. She immediately became angry and turned back to look at him. "Han Xuegang, what do you want?" "This is a little cherry brought by my aunt from the north. I remembered that when I brought it back to university, you really like to eat it, saying that these sour and sweet cherries are more flavorful than the big cherries in the south. You haven''t eaten it in a long time, so take it." Jiang Ruolan frowned as she looked down at the bag of Northern Cherries in his hands. It was not dark red but a faint, exceptionally beautiful red. She remembered that Han Xuegang never liked to eat this kind of food. In her university years, because she loved to eat it, sometimes at the right season, Han Xuegang would ask his aunt to buy it for him. That''s why his aunt assumed he loved to eat this and often picked a few for him. She didn''t know that Han Xuegang wanted it because of Jiang Ruolan. Like now, his aunt actually thought he would like these cherries, which was why she brought so much for him. "Han Xuegang, I think you''re mistaken about one thing." When Jiang Ruolan looked at the Northern Cherries bag, she did not feel anything at all. She just sighed and then she suddenly laughed. "We are not even friends, so I have no reason to accept your things. Don''t make things difficult for me, it was you who chose the wrong path. Remember, even if you were kneeling in front of me, I still won''t accept you back." Jiang Ruolan didn''t stay to see his expression, she continued to walk back with the bag in her hand. No footsteps were coming from behind her. Of course, she didn''t look back. Just as she was about to pick up the key to her house, she saw that the door was open and a burst of fragrance came from inside. Jiang Ruolan quickly entered and saw a figure standing in front of a French window. Jiang Ruolan immediately stopped in her tracks. The window where Xian Zihao was standing happened to show the stone path she was walking on when she returned. When she returned, Xian Zihao didn''t even turn his head to look at her. He just stood there motionlessly. Jiang Ruolan held her breath, carried the bag to the kitchen, and handed the vinegar bottle to Sister Yanmei. Then she came out again. Thinking about the quarrel they had just now, she decided not to offend Xian Zihao, who was angry anymore. She plans to go upstairs to read some books first, but in the end, his voice came from behind her, "You''re back." Jiang Ruolan turned around reluctantly and looked at him with a non-smiling smile. "En, I just bought vinegar for Sister Yanmei. I initially said that I would cook today, but I''ll have to trouble her." Jiang Ruolan answered. In the end, Xian Zihao only replied with a "hmm". Although she was doing the right thing, the two of them had a little dispute just because of Han Xuegang. Xian Zihao seemed to have seen scenes that make people easily misunderstood, so Jiang Ruolan temporarily wanted to go to the study room to calm down. So she smiled at him stiffly and quickly walked down from the stairs and went to the tea-table to pick up a book she had previously placed there. Then, she hastily went upstairs. "Are you avoiding me?" Another cold voice came from behind. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and turned slowly to see Xian Zihao walking to her side. He picked up the book she was holding. "Are you sure you can read this book now?" Perhaps he didn''t have any other intentions, but Jiang Ruolan was in a sensitive period and she didn''t want to get into an awkward situation with Xian Zihao because of her possibly messy mind. She didn''t like quarreling with people she cared about the most, and even if they wanted to argue, she probably wouldn''t accompany them. When Xian Zihao casually flipped open the book, he was actually smiling. That smile was extremely dazzling and it made Jiang Ruolan immediately snatched the book from his hands and glared at him. "How do you know I can''t read it?" She was about to go upstairs when Xian Zihao stood by the banister with one hand in his pants pocket, looking at her indifferently. Jiang Ruolan took two steps up, hesitated for a moment, then turned around. She hadn''t done anything shameful in the first place, so why was she avoiding him now? As she thought of this, she immediately turned around and didn''t go up. Instead, she walked down to confront him. "Alright, you want to talk, let''s talk." Xian Zihao did not answer but just glanced at her, as if he was waiting for her to say something. "Zihao, I know what I said today would cause you to misunderstand, but I still opened my mouth because I completely relied on your trust in me. I admit that what I asked of you was very wrong. I just wanted you to spare his life." She frowned, feeling uneasy. The reason for her unease was because even though Xian Zihao''s gaze was obviously calm and gentle, yet it seemed to carry an unfathomable coldness. "Answer me first." Xian Zihao looked at her quietly, his black eyes locked onto hers. "If I don''t spare his life, what would you do?" Jiang Ruolan''s gaze immediately turned cold and then she smiled. "What can I do? I can''t start a fight with my own husband over the life and death of an outsider, can I? I just don''t want to accidentally think about this person I met in university and get cold sweat all over my body. I just don''t want to accidentally dream about the past and wake up in fear. You have your principles, I have my moment of mercy. I feel that you are too decisive, and you also feel that I am full of sympathy." Jiang Ruolan continued to smile as she looked at him. After that, she took the book in his hand and turned to leave without saying another word. "What is it? You''re really angry?" Gu Nanxi wanted to pull her hand, but she unconsciously took a step back and bit her lower lip. "When do you plan to start dealing with him? Tell me in advance and let me be mentally prepared." When Jiang Ruolan thought of Xian Zihao''s usual gentle and patient attitude, she felt she was a stone-cold Yama King who held power and the heart to kill. Her small universe exploded when he tried to pull her back once again. Jiang Ruolan shouted at him, "If Zhou Shufen was like Han Xuegang, and if I were like you, able to make her die without a burial ground, would you think that I was cold-hearted? Too terrifying? Too heartless?" Jiang Ruolan saw that Xian Zihao didn''t want to give up at all. He could have clearly used another method, yet he insisted on taking Han Xuegang''s life. She couldn''t help it, so she casually made an example by making it sound like they were talking about her. Xian Zihao stared straight at her, his black eyes calm. Maybe there was something in that part of her that he was looking at, but she might never know... In the end, Xian Zihao turned around and left the house without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan leaned against the banister of the staircase, staring blankly at the door that was opening and closing not far away from her and listening to the footsteps in the distance. It wasn''t until she came back to her senses and realized that Xian Zihao had actually left that she felt as if her heart had been knocked over by something hard. After a while, Sister Yanmei came out of the kitchen with a sumptuous dinner. Seeing Jiang Ruolan leaning against the banister without Xian Zihao, she wiped her hand on the apron and walked over to her (Jiang Ruolan). "It''s time to eat, why are there only you? Where is Young Master?" Jiang Ruolan just shook her head and said while holding back her anger. "Ignore him, let''s eat." That night, Xian Zihao didn''t come back. The next morning, he didn''t come back either. The next night, he still hadn''t come back. On the third day, the fourth day, all the way to the seventh day, he still had not appeared. And these few days, at night, Jiang Ruolan had trouble sleeping. She wanted to see if he would secretly come back in the middle of the night, but there were no movements during the night. The usually warm Greenville Residence suddenly became terrifyingly quiet. No matter how hard she tried to hold in her anger, she was still worried. After all, he was still injured. Jiang Ruolan immediately went down and asked the guards at the residential complex and found out that Xian Zihao had never come back after driving away. Could it be that what she said was too excessive? But he really didn''t leave any leeway. Chapter 418 - Cold War IV On Sunday, the doctor on duty at the hospital and the family doctor Jiang Ruolan had hired came to examine Xian Zihao, but after a week, he still had not returned. Jiang Ruolan walked alone in the supermarket. She pushed a shopping cart and bought dates and red tea to replenish Xian Zihao''s energy and blood. She also bought ingredients for cooking and intended to make a good meal for him in the evening. As she pushed the shopping cart to the cashier''s counter, Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered that Xian Zihao hadn''t been home for a week. What''s the point of her buying this stuff? From beginning to end, she didn''t even understand and didn''t feel what she was saying was excessive. If he didn''t come back, why would she buy so many things? She looked down at the variety of blood supplements in the shopping cart and his favorite food. Jiang Ruolan smiled wryly as she returned the items in the shopping cart one by one. As she turned around, she remembered that the two doctors were coming today, so she wondered if Xian Zihao would be back today. At the thought of this, Jiang Ruolan turned around, picked up the items again, put them back in the cart, and walked quickly to the cashier''s counter. When she returned, Sister Yanmei was still cleaning the house. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan had returned, she came to greet her with a smile. "How is it? Still no news from Young Master? You two have never had an argument before, and Young Master is not a grumpy person. How did it suddenly become like this? It''s been a week." Jiang Ruolan put down the things in her hands. "He''s not back yet?" Her tone was slightly dejected. Sister Yanmei shook her head and calmed her (Jiang Ruolan) down with her eyes, saying softly, "Wait and see. The doctors will arrive soon. Young Master''s injuries are still not healed, he will not treat his body like a child''s play." Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, can''t wait. If Xian Zihao came back today, he would definitely be home by now. Throughout the week, she kept waiting for him and always thought that he would be back. But in the end, not even his figure can''t be seen. Jiang Ruolan just turned around and left without saying a word. After leaving the residential area, she took a taxi and went straight to Xian Group, and as she was about to enter, she saw Assistant Bai explaining something to one of the employees as she walked out. Assistant Bai saw her as soon as she went down the stairs. She said a few words to the employee next to her. After that, she walked towards Jiang Ruolan. "Why are you here?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if Xian Zihao had come to Xian Group a few days ago. She knew that there was a pretty nice resting room in his office, and since she wasn''t sure, she didn''t want Assistant Bai to know about the two of them, so she smiled and said, "I went out for a walk and passed Xian Group, so I came to look around and happened to meet you. Why did you leave so early today? It was only two o''clock." Assistant Bai was surprised, "What? President Xian didn''t tell you?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. For a moment, she was confused. "Tell me what?" "While President Xian was injured, he asked us to deal with the Ling Group''s case secretly. Recently, both big and small matters have been resolved. With Han Xuegang taking over some of the Ling Group''s projects while being appointed vice president, his personal corruption and taking over bribes from the Construction Bureau made the case easy to resolve. We have enough evidence to confiscate all the property he already owned and then impose a prison sentence of twenty to thirty years." Jiang Ruolan interrupted her. "Just confiscate all the property and go to prison for twenty to thirty years?" "Yes, even though Han Xuegang has been secretly opposed to President Xian for the past two years, he is actually quite smart. He has never committed any major crimes that are too eye-catching, but even so, all the crimes he committed are basically still crimes against the law. With only a sentence of twenty to thirty years, I felt it was too easy for him. It seems like there are five people and six people involved and if we let them continue to attack us, then we will never get peace again." Assistant Bai smiled. "When did this happen? Did Xian Zihao talk to you all this time? Did he already decide Han Xuegang''s fate when you two discussed this?" Jiang Ruolan''s heart tightened as she hurriedly asked. Seeing her expression, Assistant Bai was confused, but she still smiled and said, "In the week President Xian was just discharged, we have basically settled this matter. As long as Han Xuegang falls into the trap, the Ling Family will be temporarily quiet, and the remaining matter will be left to the Ling Family to handle. With Han Xuegang''s current situation, we can only make it to this point. There''s no way the law is not on our side. The rest of the matter still needs to be investigated by the higher-ups." "Oh right, I remember President Xian saying that Han Xuegang and Miss Jiang were once considered old friends. Actually, we have been discussing his sentence for a long time, but President Xian said that we should first investigate other things and let Han Xuegang have time to enjoy himself first. I think President Xian didn''t want Miss Jiang to feel uncomfortable with the punishment your friend would receive, so he deliberately postponed the case for so long. Miss Jiang, President Xian really took great care of you." Assistant Bai seemed to be in a good mood today. She may have some personal things to take care of as she finished work earlier. She looked happy and started talking a lot. Each of her words made Jiang Ruolan''s heart sink to the bottom. After leaving Xian Group, Jiang Ruolan wandered around the Greenville Residence entrance several dozen times and finally she couldn''t take it anymore. She took out her phone and immediately called Xian Zihao. "Sorry, the call you made is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later " Jiang Ruolan slowly put down the phone and looked down at the dark screen. She used to see people arguing with each other in the business world. Once one party catches the other side, they will want the other party to die without a burial ground and never get a chance to see the sun on the second day. Only then can they rest and no longer have to be wary of this person from the beginning. In the duel of business and government, there was darkness and conspiracy. On the surface, everyone will look polite and courteous, but in the end, when the enemies are captured, they will be beaten to death, and they will never be able to turn the table again. That day, Xian Zihao''s coldness and the expression when he talked about Han Xuegang made her think that he wanted to kill him. It looks like she really said the wrong thing and Xian Zihao was truly angry at her. There was no point in thinking about it now. No matter how much she regretted it, he still hadn''t appeared in front of her. Chapter 419 - Cold War V Jiang Ruolan walked slowly to the door, entered the house, and took off her coat, A look of remorse was shown on her face. Why she had a habit of drawing random conclusions without investigating them more clearly. If it was blamed on someone else, it was fine. But if the person were Xian Zihao, it would be so painful. No matter how sorry she was, Xian Zihao still hadn''t come home and his phone couldn''t be reached. Looks like he didn''t plan to forgive her. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stop shaking her head and sighing. She was about to head to her bedroom when... "You''re back? Didn''t I tell you not to wander out alone in the near future?" A voice suddenly asked. "Mm ..." Jiang Ruolan nodded her head, "I''m not at ease, so I went to Xian Group." As soon as she finished her sentence, her footsteps immediately stopped. Jiang Ruolan quickly turned around and saw Xian Zihao, who was still handsome as usual, sitting on the couch, looking at her with an expression that seemed to say that he was teaching her a lesson. "Hungry? I will go cook." With that, Xian Zihao stood up and went into the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan rushed to the kitchen. Xian Zihao had a calm expression on his face as if nothing had happened. His tall figure stood in front of the counter in the spacious kitchen and started cooking. Although his appearance was neat and tidy, and his clothes looked as if they had just been changed and his complexion was no different, Jiang Ruolan felt that he seemed to have just returned from a long journey. Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment, then moved closer to him. She then looked at him. Xian Zihao glanced at her. "You want to help?" She nodded. Xian Zihao then handed a handful of vegetables to her. "Wash it with warm water." Thus, the two of them began to busy themselves in the kitchen. When Xian Zihao finished cooking, he watched Jiang Ruolan bring the dishes to the table with a face full of courtesy. He just looked at her and said nothing. After that, he walked away as if nothing had happened. Jiang Ruolan handed the chopsticks to him and then sat opposite him. They both had a quiet dinner, and from time to time, she would secretly steal a glance at him, only to see that his face was a bit haggard. From the look of it, he may not have slept well these past few nights, and there was a stubble growing on his chin. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment, then took the side dish and put it in his bowl. Seeing Xian Zihao gave her a lot of faces and immediately ate it, she quickly asked, "Where is the gauze on your forehead?" "My injury has healed, why should I wear it." Xian Zihao ate the food with a calm face. "Where have you been these days?" In the end, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t hold herself back. Her husband had returned home after seven days and looked haggard. Although he was neatly dressed, he clearly changed his clothes deliberately so as not to worry her. "Didn''t you just care about Han Xuegang, now you care about me?" Xian Zihao said bitterly. "I thought you wished that I would never come back." "How can I care about him? That day, I was angry because you wanted him dead and if you really did it, that means you are too cold-blooded. I only found out from Assistant Bai today that you never planned for him to die. I admit it was my fault." With that, Jiang Ruolan gave him more food. This time, Xian Zihao held her hand and looked at it. He saw a trace of dirt in her hand. Xian Zihao glanced at her and raised his delicate eyebrows. "You don''t wash your hands after washing vegetables?" Jiang Ruolan pulled back her hand and looked at the trace of soil in her fingers. She hurriedly wiped her hands on the napkin before continuing to smile without a care. "It''s fine, it''s clean now. I won''t get sick." "You don''t pay attention to your own body? You can''t eat now. Go wash your hands first. I''ll wait for you." Xian Zihao immediately moved the bowl away from her with a serious expression. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She had utterly forgotten to wash her hands. If Xian Zihao still cared about her, then why didn''t he come home for a week?! However, she still didn''t say anything. After running to the kitchen to wash her hands, she came out and deliberately waved her hand in front of him. "Look. My hands are clean." The corner of Xian Zihao''s eyes twitched. Jiang Ruolan walked back to the table and sat down, continuing to eat while looking at him from time to time. "Where did you go? You didn''t return home for a week." "Why are there so many questions, let''s eat first." Xian Zihao gestured with his eyes. Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips. Actually, she kept asking this question because she saw that he was a little haggard. She wanted to know how he had been these past few days. At that moment, her cell phone rang. Jiang Ruolan got up and went to answer it. "Hello?" "Is this Miss Jiang? I am the person who takes care of your mother''s grave in G City. A few days ago, your husband came here to visit, and indeed there are a few strangers who often come to pay their respects to Zhou Qingling, but none of us here called you recently. I have asked, and indeed no one called and informed you about this. I hope Miss Jiang will be more careful and not easily believe in these unknown calls." Jiang Ruolan was stunned after hearing what the other party said. She looked at Xian Zihao, who was still eating calmly. During these seven days, did he go to G City to investigate her mother''s grave problem? Jiang Ruolan was moved. After ending the call, she put down her phone and slowly walked back to the table. With an apologetic and grateful expression, she said, "Zihao" Before she could finish speaking, her hand that was placed on the table was gently held by him. "You don''t have to get involved in these matters. The Jiang Family is not an ordinary family and Zhan Lian isn''t someone to be trifled with. Stay obediently by my side and don''t think about anything else." When Xian Zihao said this, he finally looked at her with a serious expression. Although the eyes were calm and serious, they were still filled with gentleness and tolerance towards her. "Alright then." Jiang Ruolan nodded. She was still apologetic. "But about Han Xuegang, shouldn''t we " Before she could finish apologizing, Xian Zihao lightly squeezed her little hand and pulled her to sit on his lap. He hugged her tightly, "I''m your husband, what kind of man would I be if I took your emotional remarks for real? This matter is over, there''s no need to bring it up again. What we are talking about now is the problem in G City. This time it was just a test by another party, no real action was taken. They just want to keep an eye on the Xian Family." Jiang Ruolan''s heart was filled with boundless warmth and emotion. She quietly leaned against his chest and hugged his neck. She then nodded obediently, "I understand. I will listen to your words. I promised." "I know that you have been accustomed to thinking and managing it by yourself for years. But this time, you have to stand behind me and not try to be brave, do you understand?" Jiang Ruolan still nodded and listened to his every word. Chapter 420 - If This Is Grandpa’s Wish, How Can I, As His Grandson, Dare To Disobey By the end of the month, it was already mid-summer. At this time of year, some relatives and friends of the elderly would come from Beijing to H City to visit Old Man Xian. Nanny Cheng and the others carried trays of fruit and drinks as they moved back and forth under the awning. Jiang Ruolan accompanied Zhan An inside, while Old Man Xian, Xian Jian, Xian Zihao, and Jiang Yijun chatted with the Old Man''s friends who came one by one outside. At this moment, the Xian Residence was more lively than the Spring Festival. "Ruolan, the watermelon on the kitchen table has not been taken out yet. Go and bring the plate to our guests." Zhan An said before turning away to do something else. Jiang Ruolan walked out with a tray and happened to see another car parked outside the yard. An old man who looked familiar entered. Old Man Xian smiled as he stood to greet him. "Aiya, Old Man Xian. It''s been a long time since we met. It''s rare that you invite everyone here for a gathering this year. You also invited me! Coincidentally my son''s club just happened to be renovated and I''m not too busy, so I took this advantage to go for a walk. Aiya, the place that your Xian Residence is built is really good. It is indeed a good place to recuperate!" Old Man Xian also smiled and said, "Old Huang, you have seen a lot of people in your son''s Aerial Club, aren''t you getting more and more courteous with your words? Where did the wildness go? No matter how good my place is, it can''t compare to your Aerial Club. Haha, I am old now. Otherwise, I will definitely visit your son''s place often." Jiang Ruolan put the tray in her hand onto the tea table and looked at the old man who had entered. Uncle Huang? Wasn''t he an old man in charge of Aerial Club''s Farm in F City? So he and Old Man Xian were old friends. Jiang Ruolan looked in that direction, and she didn''t know if it was a good idea for her to go over and greet him. Before she could leave, Uncle Huang''s eyes swept around the area, and after greeting a few of the old people, he seemed to notice Jiang Ruolan, who was standing in front of the table. Uncle Huang smiled and waved at her, "Miss Jiang, are you still thinking of the fruits in our garden? I brought some for you. I picked it up this morning, and it''s still fresh. I will ask someone to bring it for you later!" When Old Man Xian heard this, he immediately turned to look at Jiang Ruolan with a smile. "Ruolan, you know Senior Huang?" Jiang Ruolan felt awkward. She couldn''t tell Old Man Xian that Xian Zihao went to F City to look for her and they end up reconciling at Aerial Club. She could only nod her head lightly. After that, she walked closer and smiled politely at Uncle Huang. "Uncle Huang, you still remembered that I like to eat fruits in your garden. You make me so embarrassed." "Eh? What are you saying? You are the beloved wife of our President Xian, the beloved granddaughter-in-law of Old Man Xian, and we had chatted before. How can I not give you something when I''m here?" After Uncle Huang had finished speaking, he called for someone from the car to bring a bag of fresh fruit and pushed it into her hand. Jiang Ruolan smiled gratefully. Zhan An suddenly called her from inside. After saying thank you, she turned around and went back to the kitchen. At least thirty people were invited to Xian Residence today, so the Xian Family''s servant set up three tables full of dishes and let Old Man Xian chat with these old friends to his heart''s content. "Old Man Xian is like a child now. Not only did he find a grandson who had moved away from home, but the child in his grandson''s wife''s womb would also be born soon. Aiya, I am so jealous of him!" "Sigh, my family should have had many grandchildren. If it weren''t for my grandson getting married too late, I would have had many grandchildren on my laps now." Old Man Xian said that while wiping his mouth with a napkin. A satisfied look was shown on his face, but he remained humble on the surface. "Yes, in our era, you could have a wife and children when you were a teenager. It was indeed quite late for Zihao to get married. He is in his thirties and just got married. However, your wife was a hero in our generation! What a pity she died earlier. Otherwise, you will definitely not lack anything, Old Xian!" "You really don''t say. Old Man Xian, it''s been years. Why haven''t you decided to find yourself a new partner?" "Looking for some partner?" Old Man Xian waved his hand. "I''m already so old. It''s enough to have grandchildren to keep me company. It''s not like you guys don''t know that I like peace and quiet." "I heard that your granddaughter-in-law is carrying twins? In the future, these two brats will be wandering around in front of you all day long." "I wish that spoiled girl could give birth to a triplet right now!" Old Man Xian jokes. When Jiang Ruolan, who was carrying a plate of food with Zhan An, heard this, her face immediately flushed. She didn''t dare to look at the smiling gazes from the elders. She only turned around and looked in Xian Zihao''s direction, reprimanding him with her eyes. Xian Zihao clearly had heard the Old Man''s loud voice and smiled understandingly. After saying a few words to some of the old men next to him, he walked over and took the plate from her hand with a slight smile. "Are you shy now?" Jiang Ruolan''s face was flushed. "Grandpa treated me like a child processing factory." Xian Zihao immediately smiled and put his arm around her waist, hugging her tightly. "If this is grandpa''s wish, how can I, as his grandson, dare to disobey?" After saying that, he bent his head and whispered into her ear, "It seems that after these two little things are born, we have to continue working hard and create a new little thing." Jiang Ruolan''s face turned even redder. She pinched his waist. Xian Zihao pretended to be in pain and looked at her with a wronged expression. Jiang Ruolan pushed him away. "Let go, there are so many people here." Xian Zihao chuckled and gently kissed her ear before patting her on the shoulder. "You can''t get tired no matter how much exercise you need. Go and rest. I''ll serve the dishes." "No, mom said that walking back and forth like this is good for my health. When the child is about to be born, it will get easier." Jiang Ruolan snatched the plate away. "I can''t bear to see you work so hard." Xian Zihao suddenly said in a low voice as he looked at her with eyes full of concern. Jiang Ruolan''s heart stirred, and she didn''t continue to argue with him. Seeing that a few old men were looking at them with gossipy eyes, she quickly pushed him away with a blush on her face, then turned around and ran back into the kitchen. Chapter 421 - The Person Who Looked Similar To You Was Your Mother? Uncle Huang had come out of the awning at one point and was looking at the flowers in the yard. When Jiang Ruolan saw this, she went to wash the fruits he had brought and gone towards him. "Uncle Huang, this is the fruit you brought, let''s eat together." Hearing her voice, Uncle Huang turned around to look at her and smiled, "I have eaten this fruit every day until I got tired. I brought it especially for you, Miss Jiang. You are pregnant now, it is good to eat more fruit." Jiang Ruolan smiled and put the plate on the bench, "Uncle Huang, usually you''re so busy, I didn''t expect to see you today. Looks like you have a deep friendship with grandpa. I never heard this from you the last time we met." "Our friendship cannot be described as close, however, we have indeed known each other for many years. We had some interaction in recent years, but not so much." Uncle Huang smiled and looked at Jiang Ruolan again. He seemed to have something to say, but after a moment of hesitation, he didn''t say anything. Noticing that Uncle Huang seemed to have something to say, Jiang Ruolan looked at him while asking, "Uncle Huang, do you have something to say to this junior?" "Miss Jiang, the person who looked similar to you that I told you about last time was your mother, right?" He suddenly asked softly. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment and then nodded her head, "Uncle Huang, you''ve guessed it already?" "I''ve been guessing for a long time, I''m just not sure." Uncle Huang''s gaze was quite meaningful. When he said this, he really sighed." Your surname Jiang, it seems ..." He paused, then shook his head. "I''ve told her before, the bystanders know nothing about her and Jiang Guanyu, but she''s so obsessed with the past." "Do you know what happened to my mother?" The last time she heard Uncle Jiang''s words, they sounded vague. Although Jiang Ruolan took it to heart, she didn''t dare to ask further. However, now that Uncle Huang knew she was Zhou Qingling''s daughter, she couldn''t let this chance pass just like that. "Uncle Huang, you know what happened to my mother at that time, right?" Uncle Huang looked at her, "Xiaoling, she Is she really dead?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "How did you know?" Uncle Huang said in a low voice, "I find it strange. Recently there was a lot of news coming from G City. It''s said that 21 years ago, a young woman committed suicide in a certain building in G City, but the news was sealed very tightly. Since it''s already happened for a long time, why would it spread out in one night and even spread to F City." Jiang Ruolan didn''t quite understand, but when she heard Uncle Huang say this, she suddenly remembered that a few days ago, Xiong Ruogang suddenly called her and asked how she was feeling. She (Xiong Ruogang) also said that no matter what happened in the past, she (Jiang Ruolan) cannot let her happiness be affected by the past. At the time, Jiang Ruolan thought something had happened to Xiong Ruogang, but now, it seemed like all her guesses were wrong. How did the news of her mother''s suicide spread to F City? Xiong Ruogang had once accidentally seen those bloody photos of her mother, so was that why she guessed that the woman who committed suicide was her mother? Jiang Ruolan was confused. What had happened? Things like this were clearly not something the Jiang Family had done because it obviously suicides for them if this news spreads. Was this why her mother''s grave had been visited so often by many people recently? Could it be that they were journalists and were trying to investigate the truth of this matter? Or maybe, they were old friends of her mother who had just found out her mother was dead. Looking at Jiang Ruolan''s expression, Uncle Huang already knew the answer without her answering. He even sighed and looked at the flowers and trees in front of him without saying anything else. Jiang Ruolan pondered for a moment. She thought about how Xian Zihao went to G City quietly a while ago. That''s because he had heard the news and didn''t tell her about it because he didn''t want her to be worried. Instead, he personally went there and checked the situation for her. "Uncle Huang, can you tell me what happened to my mother?" Jiang Ruolan knew that Uncle Huang might not know the cause of her mother''s death, but he must know some of the things that happened a few years before her mother committed suicide. "Were you four years old when she died?" Uncle Huang hesitated for a moment and then turned to look at her. Jiang Ruolan nodded. Uncle Huang also nodded. "Looks like that''s true. When she was in my place, she was really pregnant with you." "At the time, Xiaoling was much younger than me, and she had a great future ahead of her. She shouldn''t give up her life because of a man who didn''t love her. If I knew all this was going to happen, I would not hesitate at that time." "If I had been a bit selfish back then, I would have taken her away from G City and made her leave Jiang Guanyu, that bastard. I can be your father. Although we have no blood ties, I believe that I would treat you better than that bastard. At least I will not make you suffer." Uncle Huang frowned. He sighed and shook his head. "I shouldn''t have left that year. I really shouldn''t have." Jiang Ruolan was suddenly moved by what Uncle Huang said, and her eyes began to burn. It was unknown whether it was because of his feelings towards her mother or because of what he had said about the fatherly love he wanted to give her. Although fate did not allow it, there had once been a person in this world who thought of giving her a fatherly love, giving her mother and her a home, and giving her mother a blissful life. This made Jiang Ruolan feel very gratified. She smiled. "My mother overlooked the diamond in front of her eyes because her life was already full of grief. Maybe you weren''t destined to marry her in this life. You haven''t been married for so many years, it shouldn''t be because of her, right?" Uncle Huang laughed. "It''s because of her." Jiang Ruolan remained silent. She suddenly felt that her mother''s life was very sad. At that time, there was such a good person who guarded her, cared for her, and loved her. Why must she chase after that useless man? Why would she die for him instead of looking back at the people who were waiting for her? Women. Not only stupid but very hateful. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to bring up such heavy topics again. She adjusted her state of mind and suddenly thought of Jia Zhenzhen. She directly asked, "Uncle Huang, do you know Jia Zhenzhen?" He thought back carefully and said, "Not really, but I heard your mother say that this Jia Zhenzhen should have been a good friend of hers back in the day. They studied painting together in the United States and they have a very good relationship. I was also very curious later on. Although Jia Zhenzhen wasn''t very close to me, she knew my feelings for Xiaoling, but after Xiaoling died, she didn''t even try to find me and tell me about it." "That''s because Jia Zhenzhen has gone crazy. She was locked up in a very secluded sanatorium in the United States for more than twenty years." Jiang Ruolan said. Uncle Huang looked at her in surprise. "In the same year as your mother''s suicide?" Seeing Uncle Huang''s expression as if he knew something, Jiang Ruolan did not hide the secrets this time. Instead, she nodded, "Yes, the same year." Uncle Huang looked away and slowly walked to the side as if thinking of something. "Do you know what happened that year? Why on earth did my mother commit suicide and Jia Zhenzhen gone crazy? Was it a coincidence, or was it planned? Uncle Huang, do you know something?" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly followed him and whispered. "If I''m not wrong " Uncle Huang stopped walking and seemed to be considering something. Then he looked back at Jiang Ruolan and immediately frowned. He suddenly turned his head and looked around at the Xian Residence and then at Jiang Ruolan''s body and her big stomach. His lips moved, but nothing was said. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, was confused by his gaze and felt a burst of panic due to her sixth sense. She followed his gaze and looked around. "Is there something wrong?" Chapter 422 - The Two Of You Have Been Standing Here Chatting For A Long Time Uncle Huang shook his head. "It''s nothing. Actually, I don''t know much about your mother''s past. If you really want to know, she was abandoned by that Jiang Guanyu after she got pregnant and then she asked for my help. I helped her by giving her the job she can do during pregnancy." "To be honest, Xiaoling.. She had a full body of arrogance, but she just had a low birth. She never told me about her family and parents, and I only found out after a few months that she had a man she loved deeply, and that was Jiang Guanyu, but that man abandoned her after she got pregnant for his position, reputation, and other practical things. I have seen Zhan Lian before, and when she was young, she was a very beautiful, smart, and meticulous woman, whereas Xiaoling... Her shortcoming was that she had no outstanding family." "She firmly believed in the relationship between Jiang Guanyu and her, and in the end, she hurt herself to the bone. If Xiaoling had taken precautions against Zhan Lian''s existence from the beginning, then nothing would have happened. She believed too much in Zhan Lian, and she also believed too much in Jiang Guanyu. In the end, she was betrayed by her new friends and abandoned by her most beloved." Jiang Ruolan could only laugh lightly when she heard about her mother''s past. "If that''s the case, Jiang Guanyu should know that my mother had a child." Uncle Huang frowned and pondered for a moment, "No, I remember Xiaoling saying that she went to check her pregnancy after Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian made their relationship official. At the time, Jiang Guanyu didn''t know about that, but when he and Zhan Lian were engaged to get married, Xiaoling refused to give up and wanted to talk some sense into him before she gave birth. However, at that time, Zhan Lian was also pregnant." Jiang Ruolan''s heart shuddered. So it turned out that her mother was so persistent. "As for Jia Zhenzhen" Uncle Huang hesitated for a moment, then said, "I knew she was Xiaoling''s younger sister at the time. They both studied together when they were teenagers, and they were the same age. I had only met her once. She had a temperament very similar to your mother''s, and I have heard that they have been sisters and living together for many years. Their mutual preferences and so on were all the same. Even the perfumes on their bodies were the same type. I really don''t understand the relationship between women, but I can understand that when women have a good relationship with someone, a relationship like a pair of twin sisters, it''s very hard to separate." "Even though your mother may seem weak on the surface, she was a very strong and stubborn woman. Like a hedgehog with a thorn, she hides everything in her heart, and unless she absolutely cannot. She would never go around telling others what happened to her. She said before that she didn''t like to act weak in front of others. As for Jia Zhenzhen, due to her family''s excellent condition since she was young, she had a very cheerful personality. At that time." Uncle Huang suddenly hesitated, then he looked at Jiang Ruolan. "At that time, Jia Zhenzhen had just met Xian Jian and fell in love with him." Jiang Ruolan knew about the relationship between Jia Zhenzhen and Xian Jian. Besides, Jiang Yijun had already recognized his family, and Uncle Huang had just met him. However, when Uncle Huang mentioned Jia Zhenzhen, he was a bit hesitant. "I heard that Jia Zhenzhen''s father was a great kind of soldier at the time, a very competent soldier in an equipment manufacturer division. He also came from a wealthy family. Since Jia Zhenzhen''s family was in good condition, why was she willing to be a mistress? Even though the Xian Family is extremely powerful, but listening to the way you describe her, it''s like she''s down on her luck and is trying to be a nobody." The more Jiang Ruolan thought about it, the more doubtful she became. Uncle Huang sighed again and stopped talking. After a while, he looked back at the crowd under the awning. There was frustration in his eyes. "There are too many things I don''t know." Although Uncle Huang didn''t know why her mother suddenly committed suicide, Jiang Ruolan knew that he was very aware of many things before that. From his expression, eyes, and movements, she can easily notice it. This was an advantage of being a media person. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Did my mother''s suicide related to the Xian Family?" This was a question that had long been hidden in her mind. Last time at the G City''s cemetery, Jia Zhenzhen''s words had scared her, but after thinking about what had happened and Uncle Huang''s doubts, she finally gathered her courage and asked. Uncle Huang didn''t say anything as Old Man Xian walked towards them with his cane. He smiled and said, "Old Huang, I don''t know you like my grandson''s wife too much. The two of you have been standing here chatting for a long time. Talk to this Old Man as well. What kind of topics do you two discuss? Come and teach this Old Man as well." When Jiang Ruolan saw Old Man Xian walk over, she wiped the emotion off her face and smiled at him, "Grandpa, look at what you''re saying. It can''t be that you are jealous because Uncle Huang talks to me?" "Of course, you are my precious granddaughter-in-law and Old Huang''s son is not young either. He was very successful in his career, and I heard Old Huang has been trying to find a wife for him. I noticed that Old Huang was looking at you with his greedy eyes!" Old Man Xian pursed his lips. Uncle Huang immediately smiled and replied, "Yes, my son is already thirty years old and only knows how to spend his time with work. Even though there are a lot of women surrounding him, they never entered his eyes. Aiya, I don''t have much time to live, but that damn kid didn''t want to get married at all! While you, Old Man Xian had a great-grandson coming out soon!" Old Man Xian raised his eyebrows, "Didn''t your son have a girlfriend before? What''s wrong? Have they broken up?" Seeing the two elders starting to chat happily, it was not convenient for Jiang Ruolan to say anything else. She tactfully retreated to the side and continued to busy herself. Perhaps, she misunderstood Jia Zhenzhen''s words and as she was not listening to everything clearly at the time, she began to think randomly. Perhaps, if she listened to Jia Zhenzhen''s words, things might not be as they were in her shallow mind. Perhaps Jia Zhenzhen''s words were not addressed to Xian Family. Jiang Ruolan walked to her room to take a shower. After resting for an hour, she changed her clothes and decided to go down to accompany the Old Man and chatted with his old friends. Jiang Ruolan had just opened the bedroom door when she saw Xian Zihao standing outside, about to enter. "Why are you here? Aren''t you supposed to accompany grandpa?" Jiang Ruolan asked in surprise. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao spent the whole day accompanying the Old Man and chatting with a group of old people, which was more tiring than being busy with the Xian Group. She then poured a glass of warm water and gave it to him. "Here, drink water first. "It''s just a social gathering. I just recovered from my severe injuries and not to mention, I can''t drink any alcohol tonight. Luckily, Yijun had a high alcohol tolerance, he helped me drink quite a bit. But no matter how good his alcohol tolerance is, it won''t be good for his body. I just took him back to his room and then I stopped by to see my wife before I went downstairs again." With that, Xian Zihao smiled as he held Jiang Ruolan in his arms and ran his hands through her slightly wet hair. After that, his fingers gently hooked onto the hair at the side of her shoulders and played with it, circling it with his fingers from time and time again, as if he was extremely reluctant to part with the fragrance that she had exuded after the bath. Jiang Ruolan laughed at him and slapped his hand gently. "My hair hasn''t dried yet. If you keep playing it like this, you will definitely make it look like a bird''s nest." Chapter 423 - Cui Luixian’s Ending I Xian Zihao just smiled and let go of her hair before kissing her cheek gently, "Are you tired today? Normally, grandpa wouldn''t invite many guests, but for some reason, this time, he invited too many guests until the servants at home didn''t have enough hands. You are moving too much today, helping mom and servants serve the food." Jiang Ruolan shook her head and chuckled slightly. "I''m fine. A lot of walking is good for my body. It''s just that my legs are a little sore." Xian Zihao''s eyebrows lifted slightly and he immediately tried to lift his wife''s foot for a massage. Seeing that, Jiang Ruolan quickly pushed him away with a smile. "Aiya, what are you doing! Don''t look anymore! I was just joking! How can I be so spoiled? I had only taken a few steps! Zihao, you almost made me look like a lazy pig. You can''t keep continuing spoiling me. This won''t do!" "You are my wife, that''s why I pampered you." Xian Zihao stroked her hair lovingly while kissing her cheek again. "Don''t worry, mom and grandpa are both watching over me. Just now, mom was afraid that I would be too tired, so she asked me to rest. You see, the whole family was busy accompanying guests; meanwhile, I was alone in my room and then took a bath, how cozy ~" Jiang Ruolan smiled happily before she pecked him on the lips. "Don''t you still want to go down? Hurry up, I''ll go down too." As she spoke, Jiang Ruolan moved away from Xian Zihao''s arms and watched him drink water. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Didn''t you say that just now Yijun drank too? How is he? Did he throw up? I think I will go see him first." "He hasn''t vomited yet. His alcohol tolerance is good enough. Even though he''s so drunk that he can''t stand up straight, he can still recognize his direction." Xian Zihao smiled. "His room is filled with the smell of alcohol. It''s okay if you want to take a look, but don''t take too long." After that, Xian Zihao went downstairs again. When her hair was dry, Jiang Ruolan quickly tied it into a bun. Then, she went to Jiang Yijun''s room. At first Jiang Yijun''s room was on the third floor, but somehow he moved to the second floor, and as Jiang Ruolan walked to his room, due to the dim light in the corridor, she suddenly saw Cui Liuxian. She stopped in her tracks and hesitantly looked at Cui Liuxian''s sly appearance. Cui Liuxian walked towards her with a small box in her hand that looked a bit familiar to Jiang Ruolan. When Cui Liuxian saw Jiang Ruolan standing there, she immediately shot her an arrogant look, then snorted and left as if no one was around. So weird. Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment. Thinking about how Cui Liuxian had been silent for the past few months, she suddenly felt something wrong. Did Cui Liuxian plan something bad again? It can''t be, right? There was no need for her to think about Cui Liuxian anymore, right now she was concerned about Jiang Yijun, so she walked straight to his room. Since the door was not locked, Jiang Ruolan immediately opened the door and peeked inside. Inside the room, there were only bedside lights that looked dim. Jiang Yijun was sleeping on the bed, but his clothes were still on, only his shoes were taken off, and he was covered with a blanket. When Jiang Ruolan reached the bedside, she suddenly felt a gust of wind coming from the balcony. The window was opened and from there, she could see that the balcony on the third floor to the balcony of this room, the railing surrounding the semicircle had been removed for repair. Standing here was rather dangerous. Jiang Ruolan quickly closed the window on the balcony. Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from behind her. She turned around and saw Jiang Yijun rolling around in discomfort. Her mouth twitched as she quickly walked over. "Seriously, he''s already so old. Why is he still acting like a child, kicking the blankets while sleeping?!" Jiang Ruolan covered his body with a blanket again while mumbling out of habit. However, she suddenly smelled the fragrant scent coming from this room, so she quickly looked around the room to find the source of the smell. Jiang Ruolan did not realize that Jiang Yijun had opened his eyes at this time. Why was there such a strong fragrance in Jiang Yijun''s room? Could it be that the servant who had helped him didn''t like the strong smell of alcohol in this room and deliberately lit incense? However, wasn''t this smell too strong? A moment ago, when the wind blew from the balcony, the fragrance was already drifting past her nose. Otherwise, she won''t actually notice it. "Why are you here?" Suddenly, Jiang Yijun''s slightly hoarse voice was heard. Jiang Ruolan looked at him and smiled gently, "What? Have you forgotten that you can''t drink too much? I know you''re going to regret it the moment you wake up, that''s why I''m here." Jiang Yijun frowned and struggled to sit up. He pressed a hand to his forehead and shook his head. "I drank too much. Those old guys are more ruthless when it comes to drinking." "Nonsense, how old are you? You''ve been drinking alcohol for decades, and if you can''t bear it, can''t you pretend to be drunk after a few glasses of wine? You really gave grandfather some face by competing with those old men." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but laugh. Seeing that he was about to get up, she hurriedly went to help him. "What''s wrong? Do you want to throw up? I''ll help you to the bathroom." Jiang Yijun shook his head and waved his hand. "I''m fine. You can go back and rest. You''ve been busy the whole day." "You''re already so drunk. Besides, I already told Zihao before I came here. Don''t worry, he will not misunderstand. I will help you there." Jiang Ruolan smiled. No matter how fierce her words were, she still could not bear to see him drunk like this. Jiang Yijun stood up and swayed a little. Jiang Ruolan immediately supported him. "I''ll get you something to quell the pain in your stomach later." Jiang Yijun looked at her intensely. If Jiang Ruolan hadn''t specifically told Xian Zihao that she would come here, she definitely wouldn''t have stayed in his room for so long. But seeing Jiang Yijun''s eyes right now. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows. "What are you looking at? Hurry up and go puke. After puking, come back and sit down." After saying that, she pushed Jiang Yijun into the bathroom and left the room to find Nanny Cheng to get some hangover medicine and ginger tea. Nanny Cheng was busy in the kitchen, and seeing that Jiang Ruolan was looking for a drink, she immediately asked, "Are you trying to find something for Young Master Yijun?" "Yeah, he drank a lot today. Every time he drank too much, he would feel uncomfortable, so I had to prepare him a hangover medicine and ginger tea. Otherwise, his stomach would definitely ache when he gets up tomorrow. If that happened, how can he still go to work?" "Nanny Cheng, where did you put the ginger tea? I want to make it for him." Chapter 424 - Cui Luixian’s Ending II Nanny Cheng smiled and pointed to the cabinet across. "In the second drawer, the tea is in a green jar over there." Just as Jiang Ruolan walked back to the second floor, she suddenly saw Cui Liuxian again. She wore a very thin and short white dress. The dress barely covered her bottom. The guests hadn''t left and yet she was wearing a dress like this as she walked through the corridor on the second floor. Just as Cui Liuxian was about to walk towards the hallway, she seemed to feel eyes on her. In the blink of an eye, she turned around and was stunned when she saw the cup in Jiang Ruolan''s hand. "Aren''t you afraid of catching a cold after wearing so little?" Although Jiang Ruolan didn''t like her, she was curious and still tried to probe her out. Cui Liuxian pursed her lips but didn''t say anything. She looked at the Ginger Tea in Jiang Ruolan''s hand with displeasure, then turned around and went back to her room. She didn''t come out again. Weird. Jiang Ruolan frowned as she walked past Cui Liuxian''s room. When she thought about her appearance a moment ago, Cui Liuxian seemed like she had just taken a shower and changed into those inappropriate clothes. Jiang Ruolan''s heart suddenly skipped a beat and she had a bad premonition. It couldn''t be.. Did Cui Liuxian want to take advantage of Jiang Yijun, who was in a drunken state, to do something bad? Since she couldn''t climb on Xian Zihao''s bed, she tried to climb on Jiang Yijun''s bed? The fragrance from Jiang Yijun''s room just now Jiang Ruolan recalled the incense box belonging to Cui Luixian. At that time, she was still alert, and Zhan An specifically checked to make sure that no musk in the incense could cause a miscarriage before she returned it to Cui Liuxian. Could it be that Cui Liuxian was desperate and that''s why she decided to take advantage of Jiang Yijun by using this strange item? Jiang Ruolan''s body was immediately covered in cold sweats. Thinking about Cui Liuxian''s weird attitude and the fragrance in Jiang Yijun''s room, and then she recalled back when she was on the way to his room, she saw Cui Liuxian come out of the room. It wasn''t impossible. Really, it wasn''t impossible. Was marrying into the Xian Family and becoming Old Man Xian''s legal granddaughter-in-law so important to Cui Liuxian? When Jiang Ruolan thought about how thin Cui Liuxian''s dress was just now, she clearly wanted to go to Jiang Yijun''s room. Still, she didn''t expect that she would meet Jiang Ruolan, who was on the way to Jiang Yijun''s room. It was fortunate that she (Jiang Ruolan) was fast and saw it! Jiang Ruolan cursed in her heart as she quickly rushed to Jiang Yijun''s room and pushed the door open. She had to wake him up, so she turned on the light, and the room suddenly became as bright as day. "I''ve made ginger tea for you. Drink it fast." Jiang Ruolan said with a serious expression and placed the cup on the table. Then she looked around the room and searched for the source of this fragrance. It was unknown where Cui Liuxian put the incense. She went to the bathroom, wet the towel with cold water, and threw it at Jiang Yijun''s head. "Wipe your face. I have something to tell." Jiang Yijun took the towel and wiped his face. Then, he forced himself to sit up and rubbed his forehead while looking at Jiang Ruolan with narrowed eyes. He asked in a low voice, "What is it?" "Drink your tea first." Jiang Ruolan didn''t go near him but stood by the window to prevent herself from smelling too much of that strange fragrance. These were all things that could only be seen in TV dramas. The Old Man had said before that Cui Liuxian always watched those unrealistic dramas on the computer. Jiang Ruolan really doubted if Cui Liuxian''s mind was completely sane. These stupid things, what good would that do her? What was even more hateful was that since Cui Liuxian couldn''t do anything to Xian Zihao, she now was going to do something to Jiang Yijun, her (Jiang Ruolan) younger brother whom she had been relying on for so many years. How hateful! Seeing Jiang Ruolan standing by the window while gritting her teeth, Jiang Yijun felt that she really had something important to talk about, so he let out a soft sigh. The fluorescent light in the room that was suddenly turned on was so bright, and Jiang Yijun had to close his eyes for a moment before calming down. He then reached out to pick up the cup on the table and took a sip. Just as he was about to spit out the tea, Jiang Ruolan glared at him. "This is a sobering tea! It''s not like you never drink it! You are not allowed to spit it out! Drink it until finished!" "What''s wrong?" Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s bitter and revengeful expression and her cold tone, Jiang Yijun could only stare at her with disbelief. He could only swallow his words and barely drank a few mouthfuls. When Jiang Ruolan saw Jiang Yijun put down the cup, she narrowed her eyes at him and asked with a serious face, "Have you woken up?" Jiang Yijun exhaled. He was disgusted with the taste of the tea and said reluctantly, "Jiang Ruolan, are you having menopause? Why do you have to wake me up? Can''t you let me sleep soundly? I feel so terrible right now." As he said that, he rubbed his forehead and muttered in displeasure, "I helped your husband, who had just recovered from a serious injury, drinking and in the end, I was treated like this!" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She continued to stand at the window and glared at him. "Smell it yourself. What does your room smell like?" Jiang Yijun frowned. After hearing what she said, he stood up and sniffed. After a moment, he asked in confusion, "Where did this fragrance come from?" "No other servant ever entered your room? Xian Zihao was the only one who helped you, wasn''t he?" Jiang Ruolan asked. Jiang Yijun thought back and nodded. "Xian Zihao was the one who helped me." "As expected." Jiang Ruolan sighed helplessly and looked at the time. Immediately Jiang Yijun understood something. His expression changed and he suddenly looked at Jiang Ruolan. The two of them looked at each other. **** At 9:30 pm, when Old Man Xian had finished his dinner, he suddenly saw Cui Liuxian running down the stairs with an anxious face as if something big had happened. "Grandfather! Grandfather!" "What''s wrong? Why are you in a rush?" When the Old Man saw Cui Liuxian running down the stairs, he restrained the smile on his face and glared at her. Cui Liuxian paused and then bit her lips. She still walked down quickly and ran to the Old Man''s side, putting her hand to his ear to cover her mouth as she whispered a few words into his ear. The more Old Man Xian heard, the more he raised his eyebrows. He then pushed her away. "What nonsense you are talking about!" "Really! Grandpa! She hadn''t come out for a long time! Didn''t you already realize that there was something wrong between the two of them? Grandpa, you know, although I had done something silly before, I have always been very quiet. If I hadn''t seen it with my own eyes, what would I have come over to tell you?" "I don''t have time to mess around with people! I saw it with my own eyes! It''s been almost an hour and she still hasn''t come out! There''s something strange going on in the room!" Chapter 425 - Cui Luixian’s Ending III Talking about this strange activity, Cui Liuxian''s face immediately flushed. She carefully looked at the Old Man''s deepening eyebrows, "Grandpa, if you don''t want Zihao to know, then see for yourself! It''s absolutely true!" Old Man Xian looked at Cui Liuxian''s expression again. Zhan An had already finished with her work in the kitchen and quickly walked over when she noticed the Old Man''s strange expression. "Dad, what happened?" Old Man Xian frowned, "Xiaoan, come upstairs with me to take a look." Zhan An was stunned. She looked doubtfully at Cui Liuxian''s anxious face and then at the Old Man''s expression before she nodded hesitantly. "Alright." They arrived on the second floor and Cui Liuxian followed the Old Man without making a sound. The corridor was quite dark. Cui Liuxian lowered her head and the corner of her mouth lifted into a pleasant smile. The closer they were, the more Zhan An''s heart felt unease. Cui Liuxian walking with her head lowered, not daring to speak, meanwhile Old Man Xian led the group with a serious and cold face. The sound of his cane hitting the ground was deliberately lowered. When they reached Jiang Yijun''s room, the door of the room was tightly closed. Seeing the closed door, the Old Man''s frown became deeper, as if he was thinking of something. "Dad?" Zhan An said softly. The Old Man raised his hand, gesturing for her to be quiet. He stood in front of the door and remained silent for a long time. Cui Liuxian, on the other hand, could not hold it in any longer. She was afraid that the good show would soon be over, so she immediately pushed open the door with all her might. When she saw that the door was locked from the inside, she was even more elated. She turned to look at the Old Man and said softly, "Grandfather, the door was locked from the inside! If Yijun was really drunk and was sleeping alone in his room, why did he lock the door?" The Old Man looked at her, but the emotion in his eyes was a little unpleasant. He suddenly raised his cane and brutally hit the door in front of him. Although the door was made of solid wood, the door could not withstand the Old Man''s rough strength, and the only sound that could be heard was the sound of a crack before the door suddenly opened a crack. Cui Liuxian immediately pushed open the door and looked at the darkness in front of her. Zhan An followed her into the room. The three of them saw two human-shaped figures lying on a bed, under a blanket. Jiang Yijun''s body was exposed and they could clearly see his upper body was naked. He was hugging the other person tightly and looking as though he was in a deep sleep. The Old Man''s eyebrows furrowed, but before he could lose his temper, Zhan An had already stepped forward to look at the two people on the bed in surprise. "This" "Jiang Ruolan! You bastard! How dare you climb onto Yijun''s bed! Do you even know the meaning of shame!" Cui Liuxian gritted her teeth and hurried forward. Without thinking long, she yanked the blanket from the bed and threw it to the side. When she saw the scene in front of her, she was stunned. Jiang Yijun was lying on the bed, but in his arms was a one-meter-long pillow. The pillow made it look like Jiang Yijun was holding someone. Old Man Xian was taken aback as he looked at the situation before him. He seemed to have understood something all of a sudden, but he said nothing and slowly shifted his gaze to Cui Liuxian. Zhan An sighed in relief. "You scared me to death. Liuxian, what are you doing?" "How could this be " Cui Liuxian looked at the half-naked body on the bed in disbelief. She then stared at the pillow in Jiang Yijun''s hand and rushed up like a madwoman, shaking his body roughly. "Where''s Jiang Ruolan? Where is she? I saw her come into your room!" "There''s no need to look for her. She''s here!" Xian Guiying''s voice was heard from behind. She stood in the doorway with a cold smile on her face as she looked at Cui Liuxian, who seemed to be going crazy. She then turned her head to look at the expressionless Jiang Ruolan, who stood behind her "Sure enough, there are some people in this house, who are full of evil tricks and are thinking of ways to scheme against you, sister-in-law." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything as Xian Zihao stood next to her, holding her hand and giving her the strength to face whatever had happened in front of her. Cui Liuxian can actually do things like this. For her own benefit, she can think of ways to make others lose their reputations. If Jiang Ruolan gets tricked just now, she won''t be able to clean up her reputation even if she jumps into the Yellow River. "How can this happen?" Seeing three people standing at the door and then seeing Xian Zihao''s cold expression, Cui Liuxian stepped back in panic. She looked around the room, "Impossible! I saw her come in! She hasn''t come out for an hour! I''ve been watching! How did she come out! Why did she come out? That''s impossible!" "Fool! Do you think that the brain of the people in the Xian Family is the same as yours, Cui Liuxian?" Xian Guiying scolded her with a cold smile. "If you want to frame my sister-in-law with these tactics, then we will do the same to let everyone see your true appearance! Want to know how sister-in-law escaped?" Xian Guiying raised her hand and pointed to the balcony in Jiang Yijun''s room. "There''s no railing there. Sister-in-law knew you were trying to trick her, so she called me to ask for help. At that time, my brother and I were downstairs, so we found a ladder and put it on the balcony to let her climb down." Cui Liuxian looked at the balcony behind her in surprise. It was as if she had just remembered that the railing on the second and third floors had been replaced recently. She was stunned at the scene. Jiang Yijun opened his eyes and sat up slowly. He had a headache. He rubbed his forehead and sighed, "Get rid of your weird Indian Incense. My room can''t contain such a strong fragrance." Cui Liuxian''s livid face instantly paled and she stood on the spot at a loss of what to do. She only shook her head, "No, grandpa, it''s not like that. They must have been on alert because they were afraid that they would be discovered. Thus, they asked for Guiying''s help. That Jiang Ruolan is just pretending to be innocent, she''s not clean! Otherwise, why did she have to sneak out! Grandfather, you have to trust me!" "Bullshit!" Xian Guiying couldn''t help herself from scolding her. "When I received sister-in-law''s call, I was with my brother! Do you think my brother and I are stupid like you? Is your brain really sick?" "That''s because Zihao doesn''t want anyone else to know that his own wife has been ruined. That''s why he has to protect Jiang Ruolan!" Cui Liuxian shouted. Originally, Xian Zihao wanted Jiang Ruolan to handle this situation, but this time, he suddenly slowly let go of her hand and walked through the door. The way he looked at Cui Liuxian was very cold. "Cui Liuxian, my relationship with my wife doesn''t have a lot of deceptive plans and schemes. Because of your relationship with grandpa, I have given you too many opportunities, yet you are still unaware and reflected on your mistakes all this time. You, yourself, have forced yourself onto a path of no return." "Yeah, other than provoking people, what else do you know? Grandpa always turned a blind eye to everything that happened before. Why did grandpa do this? Wasn''t it because your grandfather saved his life many years ago? Our Xian Family is grateful and allows you to do whatever you want. No matter how big a mistake you made, Grandpa will most likely lock you in your room, and in the end, you still don''t know how to repent. Even today, you still want to do something horrible to make our entire family bleed!" Leaning against the door, Xian Guiying crossed her arms over her chest as she looked at Cui Liuxian''s pale face with a sneer, "Oh right, before we came here, we specifically went to your room to search and look! Look at what we found here. Although this Indian Incense doesn''t have the effect of causing a miscarriage, but it still has other effects. You know what the effect is, don''t you?" Chapter 426 - Cui Luixian’s Ending IV Xian Guiying raised her hand. In her hand, there was a beautiful little box. The incense box belonged to Cui Liuxian. "Honestly, I didn''t know you had this box of incense at first, but you probably didn''t know that when I get bored in America, I love learning about these fragrances. This kind of incense is from India? Who are you trying to fool? The effect of this oil won''t be able to be detected quite clearly unless you use fire to burn it. Cui Liuxian, what kind of friend do you usually have? You''ve made someone buy this on your behalf on some foreign website, haven''t you?" After hearing what Xian Guiying said, Old Man Xian, who was quietly watching Cui Liuxian with a cold look, suddenly turned around and saw the small box in her hand. Seeing the disappointment in the Old Man''s eyes, Cui Liuxian''s shoulder shook. She suddenly turned around and ran to the TV cabinet in Jiang Yijun''s room. She took something out and held it in her hand, preparing to rush to the balcony. "What did she take?" Jiang Yijun frowned and was about to get up, but being drunk, he sat back down right after getting up. Zhan An suddenly called out to her. "Liuxian!" Zhan An rushed to the balcony in a hurry. Before Cui Liuxian could throw it, she pulled her hand away and took the dense light blue incense that was half-burned from her hand. Zhan An looked at Cui Liuxian''s aggrieved expression with disbelief before turning her gaze to the Old Man who had already clearly seen the scene, "Dad, this ..." "Here, let me see." The Old Man said indifferently. Zhan An walked over and handed the remaining incense to him. Old Man Xian took it and looked at it carefully in his hand. He then looked back at Xian Guiying, who was standing in front of the door. "The marks on it, were they burned?" Xian Guiying nodded her head. "It''s a special kind of incense, something that the men and women in nightclubs use to create a certain atmosphere, but it does have some special effects." "It''s especially effective for people who have just drunk wine. This thing can''t even be soaked in water, it can only be burned for longer than a candle. Just a small layer of paste can make a drunk person addicted to it and create illusions." Old Man Xian took a deep breath and turned his gaze to Cui Liuxian, who was standing on the balcony and staring at the ground with a pale face. "Cui Liuxian! Didn''t I warn you after you caused a mess that day? Do you really think that we will continue to be tolerant towards you? Do you really think grandpa will pamper you for the rest of your life?!" Cui Liuxian raised her eyes and looked at the Old Man, who was leaning against the bed with a wronged expression on her face. Then she looked at Jiang Yijun, who was holding his forehead with one hand with a face full of impatience and a headache, and then she looked at Xian Zihao, who seemed to have completely disregarded her attitude. Suddenly, she started to cry, and as heavy rain began to fall outside, her tears also started to increase. Cui Liuxian once cried in front of them, but she had never cried like this before. Jiang Ruolan watched the scene without saying a word. If Jiang Ruolan hadn''t been on alert about this before, the person who had jumped into the Yellow River with a ruined reputation was her. If she cried in pain here, who would believe her? Who will feel sorry for her? At the time, Cui Liuxian would probably gloat at her misfortune. Jiang Ruolan didn''t feel happy at all that Cui Liuxian''s true appearance had been exposed. She only frowned and turned around, annoyed by the sound of her crying. Xian Zihao noticed her action and patted her shoulder comfortingly, "Are you not feeling well? Let''s go back to our room first?" Regardless of whether Cui Liuxian stayed here after tonight or not, Jiang Ruolan didn''t want anything to do with it. She was really tired of her. She was tired, and she didn''t want to get into contact with her anymore. She nodded to Xian Zihao''s words as she heard the sound of crying. However, just as she was about to leave, Cui Liuxian''s heartbreak voice suddenly came from inside the room, "Jiang Ruolan, are you satisfied now? Xian Guiying, are you all satisfied? Grandpa will finally kick me out of the Xian Family! I have never been a family to you! You never treat me like a family member! I just want to treat grandpa as my real grandfather, not the person who gave me the kindness just because of my grandfather! I just want to live in the Xian Family, not be so cautious towards everything and not be the kind of girl that grandpa likes since I was young. I also want to live like you, Guiying, who is so willful and confident! I just want grandpa to treat me like his granddaughter!" Cui Liuxian wiped the tears from her face. "That''s why I''ve worked so hard to make Zihao like me. I''ve waited and waited but in the end, he marries Jiang Ruolan! My dreams have been shattered! I don''t want to be the good girl anymore. Grandpa already knows the imbalance in my heart! I don''t have to pretend! I don''t like Jiang Ruolan, that''s why I want everyone in this family to hate her! But all of you are always standing by her side! Every time, no matter what I say, you won''t believe me!" "Now, Xian Guiying, are you happy? Are you satisfied, Jiang Ruolan? Your revenge is successful! Grandpa finally sees my real face! From top to bottom, the Xian Family treats you like a treasure, and since then, I, Cui Liuxian, have become a dog of the Xian Family! No, the dog still has a place to live, but I won''t have a place to live in this family anymore. Jiang Ruolan, are you satisfied!" Zhan An didn''t say a word. Seeing Xian Guiying standing by the door with a cold expression and afraid her daughter would get angry, Zhan An quickly walked over to her and supported her, gently patting the back of her hand. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, did not say a word. She just watched Cui Liuxian make a fool of herself, expressionlessly. Now was the time for Cui Liuxian to put her life on the line to perform. If she did not cherish this last chance and perform perfectly in front of Old Man Xian, then she won''t have the opportunity to stay in the Xian Family anymore. Old Man Xian was silent. He put his hand on his cane and looked at Cui Liuxian with an indifferent look of pity. "Why is the Xian Family still giving you shelter even now?" Before Jiang Ruolan could open her mouth to speak, Xian Zihao had already cut her. "Once tolerance is because you''re one of us, twice tolerance is because of the feelings that grandpa had for you, and three times tolerance is because of the kindness your grandfather left behind. You reached this stage because you''ve never placed yourself in the right place and walked on the wrong path. You can''t ever save yourself anymore." Xian Zihao''s tone was flat, but it was also clear that he told Cui Liuxian that she no longer had a chance. "One of our own? Affection? Gratitude?" Cui Liuxian suddenly scoffed. "What did I do wrong? Jiang Ruolan stole my man, I hate her! But isn''t she still alive and well? There is no lack of arms or legs on her body, and her baby is healthy! What have I done? Do you have proof?" Then she pointed to Jiang Ruolan, "Also, there is a relationship between her and Yijun, to begin with. This is a problem! As the saying goes, if there is no wind, there can be no waves! Jiang Ruolan, do you dare say that you and Yijun are just siblings? Speak!" Chapter 427 - Cui Luixian’s Ending V "Have you had enough? Even though Jiang Ruolan and I aren''t blood-related siblings, we have lived together for over twenty-one years. We were used to each other''s care and concern. Our relationship is not as despicable as you think!" Jiang Yijun suddenly frowned. He rubbed his forehead and cursed impatiently. "You are simply unreasonable!" Cui Liuxian''s eyes widened as she clenched her teeth in anger. She looked at the Old Man sincerely, "Grandpa! I''m telling the truth! The thing has been clear, yet some people want to excuse themselves with their words! However, today is my unlucky day because I didn''t catch them in action!" "Cui Liuxian, the evidence has been found. Who else do you want to accuse?" Zhan An couldn''t stay silent anymore, "How did our Xian Family treat you? Ever since you were young, I''ve treated you like my own daughter. Although Guiying was angry until she left home, I never treated you unfairly! Seeing my daughter in the United States live so hard, I was relieved that she was already free from the Xian Family''s shackles, but at the same time, I also felt hurt! Seeing you treated like a princess in the Xian Family and treated as a treasure, I have never felt unfair before! Do you really need this whole family just to pay attention to you, only then do you feel fair? You have made a mistake, you can''t be forgiven just like that!" Although Zhan An had a straightforward character and was an extremely mediocre person, for her to say such a thing today, it showed how disappointed she was with Cui Liuxian. Cui Liuxian didn''t think Zhan An would say something like that, she looked at her blankly. "In the end, it''s nothing more than a low self-esteem complex in the bones. The low self-esteem complex is a kind of disease that will cause her to think that everyone wants to hurt her and stole everything from her." Old Man Xian was silent for a long time. Finally, he opened his mouth and spoke with an extremely cold voice. "Jiang Ruolan is such a cheap person and unclean! Otherwise, why would she be afraid of people coming after her, and why would she harm me instead!" Cui Liuxian suddenly cursed loudly. Jiang Ruolan was completely speechless. She felt like she would go blind if she kept looking at her. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, was very calm. His cold gaze made Cui Liuxian unable to stare straight at him, so she quietly clenched her fist in her sleeve. She looked very panicked, and on her face radiated a deep reluctance. "Mom, I''m tired. I''m going back to my room." Seeing this, Xian Guiying could no longer be bothered. She glanced at the Old Man, who seemed to be considering in silence before turning to leave. Zhan An sent Xian Guying back to her room, and Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to listen any longer. She held Xian Zihao''s hand and whispered, "Zihao, let''s go back as well. My head hurts so much from hearing and watching people crying and shouting these words, as if everyone wronged her." "Jiang Ruolan, who are you talking about? To whom are you pretending to be the Holy Girl?" Cui Liuxian gritted her teeth and pushed everyone to the side, rushed out of the room. "Cui Liuxian, what are you trying to do?" Upon seeing her charge out, Old Man Xian immediately roared. Cui Liuxian, on the other hand, didn''t turn back as she ran out. She purposely bumped into Jiang Ruolan when she passed by her. Xian Zihao had already noticed the collision and abruptly pulled Jiang Ruolan away. "Quick, stop her! Don''t let her cause any more trouble!" The Old Man was so angry and hurriedly walked outside. However, Cui Liuxian didn''t leave the house. Instead, she ran into her own room and fished out a stack of photos. She threw it onto the ground, "You and your mother are the same! Same with Yijun''s mother too! All of you are shameless people! B*tch! Your mother specifically stole other people''s men! Do you think that Bingqing''s scolding before was fake!? Look at these photos! She was naked and was under a man! Look at it! She looked like a slut!" Jiang Ruolan looked at the photos on the floor in disbelief. She had been worried about these photos, wondering if these photos had been destroyed or not, but she didn''t think that the photos were in Cui Liuxian''s hands. And many of the photos were from what happened to her in the warehouse in G City when she was seventeen! Her feet staggered. Xian Zihao kicked the photos and pushed her head to his shoulder. He didn''t want Jiang Ruolan to see the most embarrassing memories of the past. He held her head tightly as he said coldly, "Cui Liuxian!" Cui Liuxian''s eyes reddened as she laughed out loud, "I''ve said it before, what I said is the truth! None of you believe me! As for Jiang Ruolan''s mother, grandpa, do you remember the woman who was with Jia Zhenzhen years ago? Her name was Zhou Qing--" "Enough!" Old Man Xian suddenly stuck his cane hard on the ground. "Our Xian Family can''t tolerate you! Grandpa has been suppressing you for so long! It''s really against the rules, isn''t it? Either let Zihao lock you up with Jiang Bingqing, and let you two sisters continue to collude with each other inside, or you can either scram from the Xian Residence yourself!" Cui Liuxian immediately turned to look at the Old Man in disbelief. "Grandfather!" "Don''t call me grandfather! I''m not your grandfather! Didn''t you always treat yourself as a member of the Xian Family? Now you are not! Get out! Pack up your things and get out! The Xian Family will not keep you any longer! Cough " Old Man Xian coughed twice after he finished speaking. He was furious this time. "Dad! Calm down!" Zhan An hurriedly walked forward to support the Old Man. Seeing the Old Man''s unpleasant expression, she lightly patted her back. "Don''t be angry! Your old body can''t stand such anger! Calm down." Old Man Xian coughed twice, then shook his head and waved his hand. He sighed and looked disappointedly at Cui Liuxian, who was standing in front of the door with red eyes. "What a sin!" Jiang Yijun wore a shirt and walked out. Seeing Old Man Xian said this, Jiang Yijun leaned against the wall and said in an indifferent tone, "Old man, you are also involved in this. Old man, it''s okay if you don''t believe me, but the problem is you don''t believe in Jiang Ruolan either." He continued to sneer, "Although Cui Liuxian''s few words are hateful, but who was the person who encouraged her arrogance? If you don''t believe her, why did you come here together with her to catch the traitor?" When Old Man Xian heard it, his back immediately stiffened. He hesitantly looked at Jiang Ruolan with unpredictable emotion in his eyes. Chapter 428 - Cui Luixian’s Ending VI Jiang Ruolan was about to raise her head, however, Xian Zihao firmly held her head on his chest. Since the photos had been thrown out, there was no point for her to hide now. However, the Old Man''s reaction was like he already knew about it. If the Old Man minded about it, he would have minded it a long time ago! Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered that there were some black-and-white photos of two women eating with a group of people at a table. She just glanced at it and remembered that Cui Liuxian mentioned her mother and Jia Zhenzhen, so she wanted to see it again. However, Xian Zihao firmly held her head, not allowing her to look anywhere else. "Before you clearly saw Cui Liuxian''s true face, you were actually still biased towards her in your heart." Jiang Yijun''s words were sharp, but the Old Man didn''t refute them. He just looked at Jiang Ruolan and sighed, "Spoiled girl, grandfather was wrong." Jiang Ruolan finally raised her head, but she didn''t look at the photos; instead, she looked at the earnest Old Man, thinking that he was very old, yet he would apologize to her like this for such a trivial matter. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but smile emotionally, "Grandpa, I understand. It''s not a big deal because nothing happened. Plus, now that I can be considered a treasure in your heart, that''s enough for me." The Old Man nodded, "Good child, in the future, grandfather will no longer believe the rumors spread about you." With that, Old Man Xian turned his head and looked at the pale-faced Cui Liuxian. "Especially when the rumors come from Cui Liuxian! Grandpa has let you live free without any punishment for too long! You really don''t know what''s good for you! Do you want the Xian Family to chase you away, or do you want to pack up and leave by yourself!" Cui Liuxian was silent for a moment, trying her best to look calm. She gritted her teeth and suddenly looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was being hugged by Xian Zihao with a cold look. "You! Your mother, Zhou Qingling, is just like Jia Zhenzhen! Don''t think too highly of yourself!" After saying that, she looked at Xian Zihao with a cold smile. "Also, Xian Zihao, you know exactly who forced Zhou Qingling to commit suicide. I''ve already told you that nothing good will happen between you and Jiang Ruolan and you don''t believe it! Hahahaha! Using selfish feelings to tie a woman who has a grudge against the Xian Family, what intentions do you have?" "Cui Liuxian!" Without waiting for Xian Zihao to speak, the Old Man suddenly shouted, "You want all my feelings for you all these years to completely disappear in one night, don''t you?!" Cui Liuxian shrugged and started laughing madly, "Hahahahahaha! Grandpa, I''ve already reached this step. How much of a difference would it make if you started hating me. It''s already like this, do you think I care?" Cui Liuxian suddenly knelt down with unexpected speed and reached for a photo from a pile of photos that Xian Zihao had kicked. She held it in front of Jiang Ruolan. "Look! This is the photo of Zhou Qingling and Jia Zhenzhen from back then. These two women--" Before Cui Liuxian could complete her sentence, her heart suddenly froze because of Xian Zihao''s calm but threatening expression. Jiang Ruolan was startled for a moment, but she did not become angry. Instead, she remained eerily quiet as she looked at Cui Liuxian with an indifferent gaze. Jiang Ruolan didn''t pay attention to Xian Zihao and Cui Liuxian''s expressions, she just looked at the photo in front of her. The two women in the photo were indeed Jia Zhenzhen and her mother. These two women were sitting at a table with heavy make-up on their faces, and there''s a man next to them. That man was Xian Jian. Jiang Ruolan knew about Jia Zhenzhen''s relationship with Xian Jian, but how could her mother have anything to do with these things? Jiang Ruolan was a little confused. She remembered what Cui Liuxian had just said and raised her head to look at her (Cui Liuxian). Cui Liuxian held up the photo and said no other words. She just looked at her with a threatening look and taunted Xian Zihao, who was behind her. Jiang Ruolan was about to face Xian Zihao when Cui Liuxian, who was standing in front of her, threw the photo to the ground. Her red eyes were filled with tears, and a smirk formed on her lips. It was a desperate smile on the face of a loser who was about to compromise. It was ice-cold and filled with hatred and unwillingness. "No matter what, I still lost." Cui Liuxian suddenly said calmly. After that, she raised her head and clenched her fists on both sides of her body. She turned around and walked along the corridor, heading towards the stairs. Jiang Ruolan stood there without saying a word, her head lowered as she looked at the picture on the floor suspiciously. At this moment, Xian Zihao hugged her again and patted her shoulder. "Ruolan, don''t let your thoughts go wild." Zhan An continued to talk, "Ruolan must have been in shock. She just climbed down from the balcony earlier with her big stomach. Zihao, help her. Let Nanny Cheng prepare some warm juice and let her drink it to calm down." No one noticed and paid attention to Cui Liuxian, who was planning to leave. However, when Cui Liuxian heard everyone''s indifference and attention towards Jiang Ruolan, her footsteps stopped. When Xian Zihao walked past her with Jiang Ruolan in his arms, Cui Liuxian slowly raised her head and looked at the pair of figures in front of her. "I have already come to this far " Suddenly, Cui Liuxian opened her mouth and said in a low voice, "What should I be afraid of?" Just as she finished her sentences, Jiang Ruolan stopped in her tracks. She looked back at Cui Liuxian hesitantly. She didn''t understand what Cui Liuxian meant by that. Could there actually be something in those photos now? As she thought about it, Xian Zihao patted her shoulder calmly. "Let''s go down first. Don''t stand here. It''s not safe standing by the stairs." Jiang Ruolan thought about it calmly and nodded, not saying anything more. Just as they were both about to descend the stairs, Cui Liuxian, who had a cold expression, suddenly ran forward. Taking advantage of their lack of awareness, she forcibly pushed Jiang Ruolan''s back with her hands and hissing loudly as if she was enjoying something, "Jiang Ruolan, go to hell!" "Cui Liuxian! What are you doing?!" Jiang Yijun rushed forward to stop her, but it was already too late. "Ruolan!" "Spoiled girl!" Old Man Xian and Zhan An couldn''t help but scream in shock. "Ahh!" Jiang Ruolan had not expected Cui Liuxian to be so desperate. Xian Zihao had been holding her gently, so in that instant, she slipped and fell down the stairs. "Ruolan!" Xian Zihao''s voice was heard, and in just a few moments, a ringing sound and everyone''s alarm cries were heard. "Hahahahahaha, Jiang Ruolan, you forced me to the point where I had no other choice. You should go and die too! Go to hell! Go to hell!" Cui Liuxian stood on the stairs and laughed madly, but her eyes filled with tears. And at that moment, Xian Zihao suddenly ignored the stairs in front of him and the wound on his body that was just about to heal. He immediately rushed down before Jiang Ruolan fell to the ground. He grabbed her hand and protected her with his body before they both fell. However, they were on the second floor. The moment he protected her, the two of them uncontrollably fall down the stairs. Xian Zihao muttered a prayer under his breath. On the other side, the Old Man was already startling beyond everyone''s expectations when he threw down his cane and rushed downstairs. As the two of them hugged each other and were falling, the Old Man used his body to block them, minimizing their injuries. "Dad!" "Grandfather!" "Ah! Chapter 429 - Cui Luixian’s Ending VII Even though Jiang Ruolan knew she couldn''t stop herself from falling, she kept trying her best to protect her children. Xian Zihao protected her with his body before they both fell to the ground, then suddenly the Old Man used his body to block them. Jiang Ruolan cried out in shock, but in a few seconds, they both still fell three steps until they hit the old man violently. "Dad!" "Grandfather!" "Old Master!" "Zihao!" "Ruolan!" Nanny Cheng and the other servants downstairs, as well as Xian Guiying, who rushed out after hearing the sound, were all in a state of chaos. Jiang Ruolan might not have tumbled down the stairs, but her stomach still rolled twice, causing sweat to instantly pour out of her head due to the pain. The feeling of fear spread throughout her entire body. Everyone rushed over. Xian Zihao held back the pain from his wounds and helped Jiang Ruolan up. Zhan An and the others were already there to help Old Man Xian. "Dad! How are you?" "Grandpa ..." Jiang Ruolan held back the pain in her stomach. She knew how much force was used when they collided with the Old Man, and this kind of strength was unbearable even for a young man, let alone that the Old Man was an old man in his eighties. Tears continued to flow down her face as she struggled with the pain. "Ruolan!" Xian Zihao gently stroked her hair. He looked at her worriedly. "Did it hurt?" Pain, it was very painful, extremely painful. However, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to nod or shake her head. She was so scared that tears streamed down her face as she looked anxiously at the Old Man, who was being helped by a group of people. She then looked at Xian Zihao, whose eyes were full of concern, and said in a hoarse voice, "Zihao, our children...Please save...Our children." The more she said it, the more her stomach throbbed in pain, all the way until her lower body faintly felt a warm sensation. Then, she shivered all over, crying as she clutched her stomach with all her strength. "No! My children!" "Dad! Where does it hurt? Say something!" On the other side, Zhan An looked more anxiously at the Old Man''s condition. When she heard a voice behind her, she hurriedly looked back and looked directly at Jiang Ruolan''s feet. A small amount of blood flowed out and then she shouted. "Oh my God! Ruolan! Nanny Cheng! Hurry! Hurry, call an ambulance!" Seeing Xian Zihao helping Jiang Ruolan, Jiang Yijun went with the others to help the Old Man. Hearing Zhan An''s words, he suddenly turned around, and when everyone panicked, Jiang Yijun immediately carried Jiang Ruolan, who was already curled up in Xian Zihao''s arms, by the waist. He then rushed out. "Yijun!" Everyone called out to him in shock, but they couldn''t stop him from carrying Jiang Ruolan as he rushed out. "Xian Yijun!" At this moment, however, Xian Zihao''s voice seemed to carry a thousand years of cold bites, as if he were scolding the little boy. Suddenly, from behind, came Xian Zihao, whom no one had ever seen before, and in his eyes, there was biting cold ice and a fiery light that seemed to interweave together. Jiang Yijun stopped. He knew that this was not his place to carry Jiang Ruolan, no matter how worried he was. Jiang Yijun paused and then Xian Zihao walked closer. "Give her to me!" At the same time, Xian Zihao took off his jacket and wrapped it around Jiang Ruolan, hugging her tightly. Knowing that it was him, she curled up in his arms and pleaded in a small voice, "Zihao...Save the babies ..." Everyone saw that Xian Zihao, who always be as steady as Mt. Tai, crumbled. His eyes reddened as he carried Jiang Ruolan out. He then turned around and glanced at Cui Liuxian, who was still standing stiffly on the staircase. His cold gaze contained an unprecedented killing intent! "Sister-in-law!" Xian Guiying rushed after them. She looked at Jiang Ruolan anxiously, who was brought into the car by Xian Zihao and looked back at the Old Man who was being helped out. "Grandpa! How are you?" Jiang Yijun only paused for a moment before quickly walking over. He blocked Xian Zihao''s hand that was about to open the door of the driver''s seat. "Go hug her. You can''t leave her now, I''ll come with you. Let me drive." Xian Zihao only glanced at him once before releasing his hand that was initially intended to open the door. Currently, it was better for them to go to the hospital by car than to call an ambulance. The Old Man was in the back of the car driven by Zhan An. They had already called the hospital and Xian Jian. Xian Zihao''s car was driven by Jiang Yijun. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, just curled up and continued to cry in Xian Zihao''s arms. "Ruolan, don''t be afraid. Nothing will happen to you. You didn''t fall completely, and grandfather went all out to protect you. Nothing will happen to you and our children." Xian Zihao wiped her tears and hugged her tightly. Jiang Ruolan had never cried so much before. She had never been a woman who cried a lot, but now, she was very afraid, she was afraid that something bad will happen to her children. Her hands were still desperately clutching her stomach as she buried her face on Xian Zihao''s chest. More and more cold sweat appeared on her forehead. Xian Zihao continued to hug her tightly as he placed his other hand on her stomach. He tried his best to hide his uneasiness as he comforted her in a soft voice, gently kissing her forehead that was covered in cold sweats. "Don''t be afraid! No matter what happens, I''ll always be by your side." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes blurred with tears. She nodded and cried, "Grandpa, he ...Will he be all right?" Xian Zihao continued kissing her hair with a pained expression. He then pressed her head against his chest and said, "Everything will be fine. Trust me, hmm?" "Mm " To Jiang Ruolan, who was now in so much pain that she wanted to scream, these comforting words were like a tranquilizer. She nodded with tears streaming down her face and opened her eyes wide as she looked out the window at the passing night scene. She told herself that nothing would happen. Nothing would happen to her children, that her babies were so tenacious, that they would definitely be as brave as their parents and would be able to survive everything! Jiang Ruolan buried her head in Xian Zihao''s chest, trying hard not to cry anymore. She tried her best to calm herself down by inhaling his familiar scent. She hugged his neck and closed her eyes. Jiang Ruolan wanted to warm him at the same time as he warmed her. She remembered that the wounds on his body had just healed. In that situation, the wounds definitely reopened. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t be the only one to accept the comfort from him, so she hugged his neck even more tightly. She pushed her head against his neck and whispered, "Zihao, I want a pair of baby dragons and phoenixes. The boy is like you, while the girl is like me, okay?" Xian Zihao frowned slightly, but the corners of his mouth curled up as he laughed and coaxed her, "Fine. Close your eyes and rest first. Don''t say anything else, I''ll always be by your side." Jiang Ruolan obediently stayed in his embrace. She looked up and stared at his anxious face before looking at the front, at Jiang Yijun. Jiang Yijun, who had been keeping them all safe all this time. Jiang Ruolan smiled slightly and said, "Yijun, you drank too much today. Please drive carefully." Jiang Yijun said something sarcastic to tease her, but he didn''t even look at her and just stared straight ahead. Chapter 430 - Cui Luixian’s Ending VIII When they arrived in the city, Jiang Yijun took a detour around another not-so-busy street and finally arrived at the nearest city hospital. He hurriedly parked the car in front of the hospital, and before he left, he said to Xian Zihao in a hurry, "Quick, send her in first, I will help the Old Man!" At that moment, Jiang Ruolan felt the blood in her legs had stopped bleeding. She didn''t know if it was a good or bad thing, but she felt a wave of anxiety and fear when she saw the hospital''s sign. She was afraid that the doctors would remove the babies from her womb, afraid that they would say that the babies could not be saved, and afraid that everything would not end well. However, no matter how scared she was, Xian Zihao had picked her up by the waist, carried her out of the car, and quickly entered the hospital. "President Xian!" After receiving a call from the Xian Family, some doctors had long prepared everything and waited at the entrance. Seeing him entered, they immediately pushed one of the beds towards him. Xian Zihao placed Jiang Ruolan carefully on the bed. Despite his anxious expression, he sternly declared, "You must do your best! Nothing must happen to her! Do you hear me?" "Don''t worry, President Xian. We''ll do our best!" When the doctors saw Jiang Ruolan''s big stomach and her lower body were bleeding, they looked at each other before carefully pushing her towards the emergency room. Another doctor also helped the Old Man. He examined his condition and said, "Quick, two broken left ribs! His leg also looks sprained due to severe injuries. Push him inside immediately!" Hearing that Old Man Xian really had broken a bone, Zhan An immediately raised her hand and pressed it to her forehead. "How can this happen?" Xian Guiying, who tagged along with them, supporting Zhan An on the side. Her eyes filled with uneasiness as she said, "Hopefully, nothing happened to them." Zhan An shook her head. "How can Cui Liuxian do that!? How terrifying! How could the Xian Family raise such an ingrate! In the end, she still got to bite back at everyone!" "I''m going to drive the car to the parking lot. You should take a look at the attending doctor." Before he walked out, Jiang Yijun placed his hand on Xian Zihao''s shoulder. Xian Zihao nodded in thanks, then walked straight to the two emergency rooms and looked at the red lights on the two rooms. Then he asked Nanny Cheng and the others to escort Zhan An and Xian Guiying to the hospital restroom and settle everything down as soon as possible. When Xian Jian received the news and rushed over, it was already close to midnight. In the emergency room, Jiang Ruolan continued to pull the doctor''s hand. "You have to save my babies. You have to protect them!" "Mrs. Xian, don''t worry. We will do our best to protect your babies. Please work with us now. You need to calm down." The doctor calmed her down. She didn''t move her hand away. Calm down? How can Jiang Ruolan calm down in such a situation? She feared that if she relaxed, she would lose her babies, but these doctors seemed very authoritative. Remembering what Xian Zihao had said, she clenched her teeth and slowly relaxed her body. As the doctors examined her closely, Jiang Ruolan felt too exhausted. She was so exhausted from the shock and night fatigue. They hadn''t given her anesthetic yet, but she was already tired. The surgical lights were too bright for Jiang Ruolan to open her eyes, and the devices slowly moved on her stomach. Gradually, she closed her eyes and prayed in her heart until she heard the emergency room door open again. When she opened her eyes, she saw Xian Zihao, dressed in blue scrub and wearing a mask and the same hat as the doctors, walking to the bedside. Although he was wearing a mask and a hat, Jiang Ruolan could still recognize his eyes, which were filled with gentleness, comfort, and encouragement. She smiled and reached out for his hand. Xian Zihao took it and bent down to whisper in her ear, "I will always be with you, whether now or the day our children are born. So, my wife, don''t be afraid, you will always have me." Jiang Ruolan nodded. Her tears fell uncontrollably. She pursed her lips but was gradually unable to endure the fatigue. She slowly closed her eyes. After that, she seemed to hear the doctor say, "President Xian, Mrs. Xian''s body has suffered a strong concussion, plus some mental stimulation. The babies''s current condition are very dangerous, we need to deal with it urgently. We will definitely do our best to protect the babies. Please leave first, otherwise, we, who are used to standing at the operating table, will inevitably be nervous with you being here." "Also, President Xian...Although Mrs. Xian''s body is still considered healthy, but she''s still carrying twins. We have to tell you that if the babies are saved, the heavy injuries this time will leave behind side effects, and on the day the babies are born, she will likely lose a lot of blood. At that time, we have to make sure that the blood bank is well-prepared, otherwise, we won''t be able to guarantee that the mother and babies will be safe." Before Xian Zihao made his decision, Jiang Ruolan tried her best to open her eyes and said in a faint voice, "With science so advanced now, I hear that maternal mortality rates are very low now. You also say that when the blood bank is sufficiently prepared, I should be fine. My children have been here for almost six months. I want to protect them." Hearing Jiang Ruolan suddenly woke up and said something, Xian Zihao looked at her. She looked at him with determination and smiled bravely before saying, "Zihao, don''t let them take our children away, okay?" There was a trace of hesitation in his eyes, and Jiang Ruolan forced a smile, "You said it before, I am the strong Jiang Ruolan. Since our children can all be saved, why should I be afraid of what will happen that day? I believe in doctors, and I believe in myself. I believe in our children, and I believe in you, so you should trust me too, Zihao," Xian Zihao kissed her hand and finally nodded to the doctor. Jiang Ruolan let out a sigh of relief. *** Once again, Jiang Ruolan had a long dream, but this time there was no fear, no terrible memories of her youth, only a strong fragrance that lingered in her nostrils. Zhan An''s voice was heard in her ear. "How is it? Is Ruolan awake?" "How are the children? Did you manage to save them?" Then came Xian Jian''s voice. A doctor came in, told them to keep their voices as low as possible, and then said something. Jiang Ruolan woke up from her dream and came back to reality after hearing those words. She slowly opened her eyes and saw the snow-white ceiling. Then, she felt someone was rushing towards her. "Ruolan, you''re finally awake!" Zhan An looked at her with a gratified expression. She bent down and touched her pale face. "Silly child, does your stomach still hurt?" Xian Jian took a fruit basket brought by some people and put it on the small bedside table. Then he stood behind Zhan An and looked at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan composed herself, glancing at Zhan An first before placing her hand on her stomach. "My child." When she felt what she had touched was not the flat belly she feared the most, but the still round and heavy belly, she was overjoyed and full of spirit. "My children are really safe?" Seeing her smile, Zhan An also laughed while crying. "Stupid girls, the Old Man and Zihao have risked their lives to protect you this time, if these two little things don''t give a face to their mother and stay, then they are too weak! The children of our Xian Family are all very strong!" Chapter 431 - Cui Luixian’s Ending IX Jiang Ruolan giggled as well, but then she remembered about the Old Man. She was about to sit up while anxiously asked, "Where''s grandfather? How is he? Is he okay?" "Sigh, there are some of his bones broken, and the doctor has already reattached it. He is now lying in the ward and was already awake. The Old Man seemed in a good spirit, but for now, he couldn''t move." Zhan An answered honestly. There was indeed anxiety in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes and Zhan An knew that deliberately hiding this from her would only make her more worried. Upon hearing that, Jiang Ruolan immediately tried to get up. "I''m going to see grandpa!" "Don''t move." Xian Zihao walked into the room. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan had woken up, he heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he spoke up to stop her. "Grandpa is asleep now. Your first problem is to take care of yourself." Seeing Xian Zihao''s clear expression as if he was teaching a child lesson, Jiang Ruolan immediately backed away on the bed and gently put one hand on her stomach, while the other hand tugged at Zhan An. "Mom, go take care of grandpa. I''m fine and the children are safe. Yesterday everyone protected me and grandfather was injured like this because of me. Quickly find him. Don''t worry about me, I will be fine." "Alright then. Since Zihao is here, I will let him take care of you. Your father and I will go to the Old Man''s place." Zhan An smiled tactfully, patted her hand comfortingly, and left with Xian Jian. The moment Xian Zihao walked over, Jiang Ruolan suddenly grabbed his hand. Xian Zihao originally wanted to place some things on the table, but after getting grabbed like this, he turned around to look at her. Seeing her eyes filled with happiness, he chuckled and sat down on the bed, then softly said, "Idiot, after a night of suffering, our children are finally safe, but during the labor, I must accompany you. You must make sure that you are completely safe. From now on, take care of the health of your body. Are you listening to me?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and bring his hand to her chest. She then lightly nibbled on his finger. Seeing Xian Zihao raise his eyebrows at the same time, she giggled and looked at him, saying, "As long as the children safe, and grandpa is fine, then I will be at ease. But I heard grandfather''s bones were broken, is he really all right?" Xian Zihao gave her a comforting smile and lifted the blanket over her body, saying softly, "The main one is his ribs. Luckily the broken bone didn''t hurt his internal organs, so they performed the surgery the same night. Grandfather is already old, the injuries he suffered when he was young were much worse than this. He didn''t even care about this injury. Once he came out of the operating room, he opened his eyes and insisted on coming to see you. Asking me whether you are all right." Jiang Ruolan was relieved, but she still felt a bit scared. Seeing Xian Zihao''s gentle gaze full of concern and comfort, she smiled and gently held his hand, placing it on her stomach. "Yesterday, when I saw the blood, I really thought that our children would never be able to be saved. It scared me to death. Luckily, these two little things are very strong." As she spoke, she laughed happily. Xian Zihao smiled as he scratched her nose. "You are becoming more and more like a child. Our babies are unwilling to part with such a good mother who loves them dearly." Jiang Ruolan immediately grinned. When she thought about how he tried to save her yesterday, ignoring the wound that had just healed, she suddenly wanted to sit up and looked at the wound. "Zihao, let me see the wound on your back. Did it reopen again?" "It''s fine. The doctor has already treated it. Don''t worry, you just have to take care of yourself. Be obedient, hm?" He gently pressed her shoulder down and caressed her forehead. With a gentle gaze, he said, "Sleep well. Many matters need to be settled at the Xian Residence right now. Grandfather is injured, dad is busy with army matters. I might need to take some time before coming back here." Upon hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan immediately understood what he meant. Was he going to deal with Cui Liuxian? Regardless of what had happened to her, after what had happened to the Old Man, how could Cui Liuxian really not care about him? Did she have a little bit of guilt and worry? All these years, the Old Man had pampered and doted on her. Once a person lost her mind, her conscience would be dominated by negative emotions. It was truly terrifying. "How do you plan to deal with this?" Jiang Ruolan could not lie down. She was fine, but her stomach had rolled three or four times on the stairs. Now that she was fine and her body was not that weak, she insisted on sitting up. Seeing her insistence, Xian Zihao took the pillow and put it on her back, making her lean against it. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything about it, she just stared at him. In fact, she could understand.. After all, Cui Liuxian had grown up in the Xian Family. Even if everyone could not tolerate her and felt that she was a hateful person, the feelings they had for her over the past years were not fake. At least, when Xian Zihao was young, there was a young and insensible girl who liked to stick by his side and call him Zihao over and over again. No matter how much Cui Liuxian had lost her conscience, it was undeniable that her love for Xian Zihao was real. Being with him was the dream she had when she was young, and it became a kind of persistence. Although she failed in using Jiang Yijun to achieve her goals, but in her heart, she still loved Xian Zihao. At that time, Jiang Ruolan had seen the murderous intent in Xian Zihao''s eyes and she didn''t know how he would deal with Cui Liuxian. However, since he didn''t say anything, she didn''t continue to pester him about it. Jiang Ruolan gently grabbed Xian Zihao''s hand. Her fingers moved back and forth on the back of his hand, and her gaze was also gentle as she said, "Zihao, after living together for so long, there will be the feeling of love. I can understand that because of grandpa''s protection, you have always been patient with her. Even until today, I have never blame anyone for whatever had happened to me." Xian Zihao sighed and held her hand, "Idiot, you are saying that because the children are safe. If they are not saved, the first person who wants to kill her will be you. Everyone would blame themselves for this. For the sake of a little ingrate who grew up in the Xian Family, for the sake of grandpa, I let her go after what she did to you. But yesterday, watching her harm you and our children I should have dealt with her a long time ago." How could Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand his feelings? As she was lying in the emergency room, she wanted to cut Cui Liuxian into a thousand pieces. It just... She didn''t want Xian Zihao and the Xian Family to blame themselves. So right now, the only thing she could do was only laugh, "At the time, her mood was so low that everyone thought she would go quietly like this. No one thought that she would force herself into a corner." With that, Jiang Ruolan shook her head again, "She''s just felt wronged and unwilling. In the end, she''s run out of tricks. She''s been pampered since she was young. Plus, since she closed with Jiang Bingqing, you all should know that in the end, she will choose the wrong path." At that moment, the ward door was pushed open. Xian Guiying stood outside the door with a serious expression and said, "Brother, Cui Liuxian came." Chapter 432 - Cui Luixian’s Ending X Xian Zihao''s face was calm as he asked, "Where is she?" "Outside grandpa''s ward. Grandpa had just fallen asleep, but he woke up because of her loud cries. She just came to make a fuss. She was kneeling outside the room. It seemed she had been overwhelmed by her impulsiveness yesterday, and now she regretted it, she tried to approached grandpa and begging for mercy. She knelt in front of the door, crying and won''t leave until grandpa talked to her." Xian Guiying said with an annoyed face. "Did she really think that grandpa would always be her savior?! I''ve really never seen such a cheap woman!" Xian Zihao seemed to be in deep thought. He walked towards Xian Guiying and asked, "How''s grandpa?" Xian Guiying didn''t come in but leaned over Xian Zihao''s shoulder and waved her hand at Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan smiled at Xian Guiying''s actions, and then she saw her stand on her tiptoes and whisper something into Xian Zihao''s ear. "You go over first, don''t let her meet grandpa. I''ll be there shortly." Xian Zihao gestured for Xian Guiying to return to the Old Man''s side first. Xian Guiying nodded and turned away. Jiang Ruolan watched Xian Guiying leave before Xian Zihao went back to her bed and helped her lie down. "You rest first. I''ll go to see grandpa. If you can''t sleep, you can talk to the babies, hmm?" Xian Zihao bent down and kissed her. With a clear and calm smile on her face, Jiang Ruolan nodded her head obediently. "Go, I''m fine." "Don''t wander around!" Just as Xian Zihao was about to leave, he suddenly turned around and said in a serious tone. Jiang Ruolan giggled. "Go, don''t worry about me. I''m not a child!" Xian Zihao''s gaze became gentle as he sighed, "I already said that with me by your side, you don''t have to be worried." The words that came out of his mouth contained a bit of heartache and a sense of affection. He then smiled and left the ward. Only after Xian Zihao left, Jiang Ruolan get up. Her stomach was still uncomfortable, but her body was still quite agile. To be honest, she can''t be blamed for being so careful about Cui Liuxian. She was worried that Cui Liuxian still had some extraordinary trick in her sleeve. She was worried that Cui Liuxian will continue to trick Old Man Xian. That''s why she couldn''t be at ease lying in the ward like this. Her ward was on the obstetric side, on the seventh floor. The Old Man''s ward was on the orthopedics side, and she had to pass through the corridor between the two floors. Jiang Ruolan went to the receptionist desk to ask the Old Man''s room before walking there. Jiang Ruolan had just raised her hand to knock on the door when she suddenly heard Cui Liuxian crying. "Grandpa, please forgive me. I really didn''t want you to get hurt. I was impulsive yesterday, I just ..." "After what had happened, you still don''t want to admit you were wrong?!" Zhan An sighed. The normally calm tone was now filled with impatience. "Jiang Ruolan forced me to do that! Grandpa, mom, please think about it. Before Jiang Ruolan married into the Xian Family, what did I look like? After she married into the family, how did I look? I was forced into this state by her!" Cui Liuxian shouted. "I just want to target her! I don''t want to ruin the Xian Family! I don''t want to hurt grandpa!" "Grandfather, please forgive me. Let me take care of you, okay?" "Forget about it. I''m afraid that if you act impulsively and lose your head, you''ll kill the Old Man who could have lived to a hundred years of age." Xian Guiying reprimanded her. "Are you done yet? Letting Uncle Li and the others watch you by pretending to be a white lotus, you even have the guts to ask them to send you to the hospital. You are really looking for death! Did you come here to act? There''s a time for acting. Didn''t you see how''s grandpa now? Did you know he almost died on the operation table last night?" "Grandfather..." Cui Liuxian continued to cry. As Jiang Ruolan listened, she couldn''t help herself from opening the door and entered, wanting to see how the Old Man was doing. However, when she opened the door, she saw Xian Jian kick Cui Liuxian away as she (Cui Liuxian) was about to pounce on the Old Man''s bed. "Grandfather..." Cui Liuxian continued to cry as she crawled up on the ground and wiped her tears away. She looked pitifully at Old Man Xian, who was on the bed with his eyes closed but was frowning as if he was annoyed by the noise. "I know my wrongs. I will never dare to do it again!" "The Xian Family gave you too many chances, but you didn''t cherish it. You should have known your mistake since the first time you were given a chance. It''s too late to regret now!" As Zhan An spoke, she turned around to check on the IV drips. Afterward, she sighed and said, "Zihao, quickly get someone to take her away. The Old Man is too weak now. He couldn''t stand this annoying voice." "Grandfather... I know you''re awake. Can you talk to me for a moment? Grandpa, don''t ignore me. I really know my mistakes." Seeing Jiang Ruolan entered, Xian Zihao frowned and walked to her side, protecting her behind him. He didn''t want to give Cui Liuxian another chance to attack her. Jiang Ruolan wasn''t that weak. What had happened last night was because of a moment of carelessness, but Xian Zihao''s misgivings were natural, that''s why she didn''t say anything when he did that. Jiang Ruolan took the opportunity to look at the Old Man by the bed, then she carefully walked towards him, getting closer to the bed. Seeing that it was Jiang Ruolan, Zhan An didn''t try to stop her. She just looked at her, indicating that she had to speak softly. Jiang Ruolan nodded and carefully bent over. Leaning against the bed, she whispered, "Grandpa " As expected, the Old Man had not slept. When he heard Jiang Ruolan''s voice, his eyebrows furrowed and he slowly opened his eyes. He turned his head with much effort and looked at her, "Spoiled girl, are you all right?" Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached as she carefully held the Old Man''s thin hand, "Mn, I''m fine now. Grandpa, you risked your life to save me, how are you? Does it hurt? This is all my fault. You had suffered because of me." Old Man Xian smiled as if he didn''t hear the sound of Cui Liuxian crying while holding tightly onto Jiang Ruolan''s hand. The Old Man then thought of something and said meaningfully, "Good child, don''t blame yourself. Grandpa had let you down, grandpa owes you." "Grandfather, what are you talking about? Didn''t you explain the misunderstanding? How can you owe me? This is all just a misunderstanding!" Jiang Ruolan comforted him in a low voice. Old Man Xian just smiled and didn''t explain anything. Hearing Cui Liuxian crying and begging for mercy, he sighed and waved his hand, "Quick! Take Cui Liuxian out of here. The Xian Family can''t tolerate having a person like her and this Old Man can''t even afford to hurt her. Don''t let me drive her away with my own hands, you guys handle it." After he said that, the Old Man closed his eyes. His entire body was filled with the exhaustion and powerlessness of someone who had just been wounded. Chapter 433 - Youre Really Hiding Something From Me, Arent You A few servants from the Xian Family were waiting outside the room. When they heard the Old Man finally speak, they finally felt relieved. Xian Zihao initially considered Old Man Xian''s mood and did not express his opinion, only intending to speak after the crowd left. Now that the Old Man had opened his mouth, he immediately signaled for the people outside to come in and pulled Cui Liuxian out. "Grandfather! Grandfather!" Cui Liuxian screamed in despair, clutching at the door frame crazily. "No, I won''t leave! Let me go! Grandpa!" Old Man Xian frowned and waved his hand several times. The people outside understood what was going on and immediately dragged Cui Liuxian away without mercy. Watching Cui Liuxian being taken away, Zhan An shook her head. "Truly sinful." Old Man Xian, however, said nothing. It was clear that the child he had raised for over twenty-two years had hurt his heart. Humans were created with a heart and intellect that knows how to distinguish what was right or wrong. Old Man Xian didn''t know how the child he had raised turned cruel. In the end, it was Cui Liuxian who asked for it, and the Old Man couldn''t be bothered to care about her anymore. "Dad, Cui Liuxian, that brat, has woken you up. Go back and rest. Look, Ruolan is fine. She even came to see you. You should be relieved, right?" Xian Jian said from the side of the bed. The Old Man opened his eyes and looked at Jiang Ruolan again. He seemed to have received a lot of satisfaction by having her as his granddaughter-in-law and grabbed her hand reluctantly. "Child, the Xian Family has let you down. Grandpa shouldn''t have treated you unfairly from the beginning." It wasn''t that Jiang Ruolan didn''t understand anything from the Old Man''s words. She remembered a scene where Old Man Xian suddenly forced Cui Liuxian to stop talking when she threw the photos away. She remembered what Cui Liuxian said about the Xian Family and their enemies. However, she did not have the luxury of time to think about this situation when she felt a warm feeling on her shoulder. Xian Zihao came over to help her, and she let go of Old Man Xian''s hand, but at the same time, her heart felt heavy. She turned her head hesitantly to look at Xian Zihao, who was full of concern for her and hesitated for a moment. When they returned to the ward, even though Jiang Ruolan was worried about whether the Old Man would be able to survive after receiving such a severe injury at a young age, there were also too many questions in her heart. She had kept everything to herself for so long. It wasn''t that she wasn''t alert. Could it be that Jia Zhenzhen had gone crazy and her mother killed herself later on? Was this really not a coincidence? Or, was this not only related to the Jiang Family but the Xian Family also involved? It was as if everyone had a serious expression when they mentioned this incident, and Senior Zhou seemed to know everything about that year. Senior Zhou hadn''t shown up recently, and the only person who can tell her all about what had happened that year was Jia Zhenzhen. Xian Zihao went out to get medicine and came back. Seeing Jiang Ruolan sitting on the bed in a daze, he walked over and put the medicine on the bedside table. As he helped her lie down on the bed, he asked casually, "What are you thinking about?" Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao''s gentle eyes that were full of concern for herself. She paused, then hesitantly opened her mouth and said, "Zihao, why do I always feel like you''re hiding something from me?" As Jiang Ruolan said this, she kept staring at Xian Zihao''s expression. At the same time, Xian Zihao''s hand that was pulling the blanket over her body also stopped a little, and he looked at her with an equally clear yet doubtful gaze. Jiang Ruolan continued to stare at him, not even blinking, as if she wanted to see the heart of this man who treated her better and better. To see all that was hidden beneath his bland surface. "Is it because of Cui Liuxian''s words?" Xian Zihao''s voice was slightly tired, but he still smiled at her. He leaned against the bed, leaning down to kiss her eyebrows, he hugged her tightly. His embrace was warm and comfortable, and when he stuck close to her, Jiang Ruolan''s heart, which had originally been somewhat unstable, calmed down. She only raised her eyes to look at him, "Cui Liuxian really does have the ability to catch up with people''s shadows and gossip. I feel that some of what she said yesterday wasn''t some kind of nonsense." Jiang Ruolan hugged Xian Zihao''s neck as she spoke, leaned close to his face, and whispered, "Why would you want to tie up a woman who has a grudge with the Xian Family by your side? Grandfather had hit his cane on the ground loudly to stop her from talking, but Zihao, I remember the situation clearly, and I saw your eyes at the time." "You''re really hiding something from me, aren''t you?" Jiang Ruolan''s voice was very soft, she didn''t press him, nor did she criticize him. "Didn''t both of us promise that we would never hide anything from each other? Even if it''s a white lie, we can share it all. This is what you said. Zihao, please don''t let me think too much about this, okay" Xian Zihao lay by the bed, holding her in his arms silently. He did not answer her question, nor did he try to defend himself. Jiang Ruolan only raised her eyes and asked patiently, not hiding her anxiety. Jiang Ruolan was a woman, and all women were sensitive. She knew that he was hiding something from her, but he didn''t want to say it. Since Jiang Ruolan had already expected the outcome, she didn''t get angry because he didn''t want to explain at the moment. She just stayed in his embrace and rested her head on his arm. She kept her eyes open, looking at his handsome face and his thoughtful expression. It wasn''t until Jiang Ruolan had gotten to the point where she was tired and decided to sleep, did Xian Zihao call out her name. "Ruolan." "Hmm?" Jiang Ruolan raised her hazy head and looked at him again. Xian Zihao''s slender fingers caressed her face. Then, he pinched her face as if he was trying to tease her. Jiang Ruolan subconsciously tried to avoid it, but at the same time, she became more energetic. She looked back at him and saw that his eyes were filled with worry. A worry that he could not hide. But what was he worried about? Jiang Ruolan curled up towards him and sniffed his scent. She smiled and asked, "I''m about to fall asleep. Why did you call me?" Xian Zihao chuckled as he brushed her hair. "It''s nothing. Go back to sleep." Jiang Ruolan could clearly see Xian Zihao''s eyes filled with heartache and an apology that could not be hidden towards her, and every sensitive woman would clearly understand what was going on. Cui Liuxian''s words were true. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She suddenly hugged his waist and burying her face in his neck. In a soft voice, she said, "Zihao, I heard Xiaoyi is seriously ill. Aren''t you going to see her?" Xian Zihao''s kiss fell on her hair. "I''ll visit her later, but right now, nothing is more important as you." Jiang Ruolan smiled and went deeper into his embrace. "The most important thing is our babies." "Yes, you and our babies." He gently caressed her head. "If you''re tired, go to sleep. If you have something to ask, you can ask me after you wake up. Be good." That''s right, right now, she should sleep. If she had any questions, she would definitely know the answer at the time. Jiang Ruolan smiled, closing her eyes and wrapping herself around him like an octopus. Xian Zihao looked at her for a long time. Suddenly, he gently kissed her lips and whispered, "Wife, I will accompany you and watch our children slowly grow up. Don''t leave me, okay?" Finally, his kiss landed on her forehead. Chapter 434 - Don’t You Think That You Should Ask Xian Zihao, Not Me "I love you." Jiang Ruolan heard the three words from Xian Zihao in her dream. His voice was gentle, full of love and tender affection. Not long after, she was woken up from her sleep by his sudden kiss. He seemed to have been by her side for a long time and seeing that she was almost awake, he began to kiss her again. His flexible tongue went inside her mouth, while his hand was sliding into her hospital gown, caressed the softness of her body. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes flew open, and when she looked up, she saw Xian Zihao''s intense gaze on her face. Just as she was about to speak, he bit her lips, sucked them, and released them before kissing her again. Usually, Xian Zihao would restrain himself, but today, he seemed can''t restrain himself from kissing and teasing her. Jiang Ruolan quickly pushed him, "Zihao, stop." When Jiang Ruolan struggled to get up from his embrace, wanting to get out of the bed, he pulled her back and made her rest on his arm. Xian Zihao kissed her forehead and said. "Stay. I just want to hug you." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but hit him, "President Xian is getting naughty! I''m thirsty, I want to drink water!" Lying on a man''s arm was actually much more comfortable than lying on a pillow. No wonder girls these days like to be hugged while they were sleeping. With a smile, Xian Zihao kissed Jiang Ruolan''s lips again. It was only when she cried softly that he finally let go of her and went to pour water for her. Jiang Ruolan seemed to have forgotten all the conversations before she fell asleep. She sat on the bed, tidied up her slightly untidy clothes, and then, she watched Xian Zihao pour a glass of warm water. He took a sip to test the heat of the water before handing the glass to her. There was a light knock on the ward door. First, a doctor came to examine Jiang Ruolan. Then, Xian Jian stood in the doorway as if he had something to discuss with Xian Jian. Xian Zihao didn''t move when he saw Xian Jian''s serious expression. He waited until the doctor examined Jiang Ruolan''s condition, making sure that the fetus was not injured and there were no other problems with her body before he walked out. After that, the doctor left without closing the door. Xian Zihao and Xian Jian were outside, discussing something. Jiang Ruolan did not stand up to eavesdrop, she just lowered her head and looked at her round belly. Xian Zihao came back to close the door. After that, she didn''t know where he went with Xian Jian and came back very late the next day. Before he returned, Jiang Yijun and Zhan An took turns taking care of her. The next afternoon, Jiang Yijun was sitting on the bed, helping her pick out the fruits, seeing which fruits she could eat and which she temporarily couldn''t. The fruit baskets brought by the visitors were very nice and expensive, but there''s too much fruit in them. Jiang Ruolan just sat on the bed with one hand on her chin, watching Jiang Yijun pick the fruit seriously, After staring at him for a long time, Jiang Yijun raised his head and looked at her. "What''s with that look?" "Have you seen Jia Zhenzhen?" Jiang Ruolan asked him. Jiang Yijun''s hand, which had just picked the fruit, froze slightly. He looked at her and asked, "What?" "Don''t pretend with me. You''ve been by my side for twenty-one years. Even if you hide your feelings well, I can still say that you are hiding something." Jiang Ruolan looked at him intently. "You''ve been in F City for a while, and because you''re mad at me, you haven''t called me in a long time. Actually, you''ve been to America yourself, haven''t you?" Jiang Yijun did not reply. He slowly put his hands down and placed the fruit basket to her side. Then, he looked at her grimly. "Why are you asking this?" "Cui Liuxian mentioned about your mother over and over again, and it seemed like you already knew everything about her, that''s why you were so calm every time I mentioned her in front of you. The same goes for Jia Zhenzhen. She hadn''t seen her son for more than twenty-one years, so she should be excited and anxious when she hears about things related to her son. But she''s not." Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment before saying indifferently, "There are many things that happen and change without me realizing it. For example, after Jia Zhenzhen was brought back to this country, you met her again, weren''t you?" "If a mother doesn''t show any signs of emotion towards a child she hasn''t seen in decades, then there are only two possibilities. First, the child isn''t hers. Second, she often sees the child in the short term." After Jiang Ruolan finished her sentence, she stared at Jiang Yijun. He didn''t have many expressions, only a frown as if this was something he wasn''t willing to bring up. "You are indeed Jia Zhenzhen''s son, there is no doubt about this. In this case, you already have met her. And you know many things, don''t you?" Jiang Ruolan''s gaze was calm but was glued to his face. Jiang Yijun suddenly laughed. He sighed and laughed for a moment before saying, "Jiang Ruolan, there are many clues pointing in one direction, and your shallow consciousness has already guessed something, yet you kept rejecting it in your heart. Up till today, only then are you finally willing to face reality." Upon hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan frowned and looked at him. "What exactly do you know?" Jiang Yijun was still smiling, "Don''t you think that you should ask Xian Zihao, not me?" Before Jiang Ruolan could say something, Jiang Yijun cut her, "Maybe, you can ask Xian Jian, or maybe, you can ask Old Man Xian. I believe he never forgot these things, right?" "Back then, to protect the peace between his son and Xian Family, how clean do you think he was in dealing with the big case in which his son was involved? For the sake of the Xian Family, he had sacrificed many people, no matter whether it was Jia Zhenzhen, her father, and all the others who were not involved in the case were punished. Not to forget, he even destroyed two innocent women." Jiang Ruolan frowned. "What did you mean? Say it clearly!" Jiang Yijun was still smiling, but he turned around and looked out the window. "Jiang Ruolan, everything that had happened was more complicated than we imagined. Whether it is the Zhou Family, the Jiang Family, or the Xian Family, there is no one whose hands are clean, especially Old Man Xian. He is truly wise and firm. To save his son''s reputation, he directly forces one woman to go crazy, and then he forces another woman to die." Forced one to go crazy, then forced another to death. Was it referring to Jia Zhenzheng And her mother? Zhou Qingling committed suicide many years ago, not just because of her feelings? Jiang Ruolan sat on the bed in a daze, looking at Jiang Yijun''s sneering face. Finally, she seemed to see some heartache and helplessness in his eyes. Chapter 435 - This Woman Seems To Be A Mistress "You knew all this from the beginning?" she asked. Jiang Yijun looked at her for a long time before he shook his head and said, "What is the truth? To be honest, I''m not sure at all. If you want to know, you can either ask Xian Zihao, or you can ask Jia Zhenzhen yourself." There was something in Jiang Yijun''s words that made Jiang Ruolan even more confused. She looked at him suspiciously while he picked up the fruit basket on the table and casually picked up the fruit. At this moment, the commotion came from outside the door. Jiang Yijun and Jiang Ruolan looked at each other, then he got up and opened the door to the ward. He saw Zhan An rushing out. Seeing the door open, Zhan An said to Jiang Yijun anxiously, "Zihao is still not back. Cui Liuxian is outside the hospital, and Guiying went down to see. But I heard there is a problem downstairs. I''m worried Guiying is in trouble, so I''ll go take a look first. You stay here with Ruolan!" Jiang Yijun paused, "I will go down to take a look." "But Ruolan, she " When Jiang Ruolan heard something happened to Xian Guiying, she hurriedly stood up and walked to the door, "Mom, I''m fine. I didn''t have any injuries on my body, as long as nothing happened to my stomach, I will be fine. How''s Guiying? What happened?" "Sigh, it''s a long story. Cui Liuxian is the culprit for whatever grievance Guiying had suffered. She always disliked her since she was young. Seeing that Cui Liuxian was still causing problems even now, she immediately went down to chase her out. In the end, things were out of hand. Guiying will be in labor in a month or so, I''m afraid something will happen to her." Zhan An said anxiously while sighing. "Didn''t Cui Liuxian was kicked out yesterday?" "Yes, she did. Everyone''s been busy taking care of you and the Old Man in the hospital for the past few days. We let Old Li and the others keep watch over her until you and the Old Man are discharged. Only then we can punish her properly, but who would have thought she ran out by herself last night! I don''t know which bar she stayed at, but I heard that when she comes here today, her body is reeking of alcohol." Zhan An shook her head. "What more does she want to do?" Hearing her words, it seemed that the Xian Family was really going to deal with Cui Liuxian. Jiang Ruolan only pondered for a moment before pushing Jiang Yijun out. "Quickly go down and take a look. Don''t let anything happen to Guiying!" Jiang Yijun nodded and nudged Jiang Ruolan. "Go back and lie down first, I''ll be right back." After that, he hurriedly walked downstairs with Zhan An. Jiang Ruolan hesitated whether she should go down and take a look. After thinking for a moment, she opened the window and looked down. She noticed that people already surrounded the colored walkway in front of the hospital, and several flower beds were lined with people standing on the side of the road. After a while, Jiang Yijun came out of the hospital and pushed through the crowd. Only then did Jiang Ruolan see Xian Guiying. She paused, unable to comprehend what was going on below. This can''t be good. She needed to go down as well and take a look. "Mrs. Xian, are you going out?" As Jiang Ruolan was about to enter the elevator, a nurse passed by and looked at her. She couldn''t help but ask in surprise. Jiang Ruolan stopped walking and smiled. "The weather isn''t bad today. I don''t think there will be a problem if I take a walk." "I just heard that it''s quite chaotic down there. Be careful, don''t let yourself get injured." The nurse nodded, "The weather is good, so it''s good to go for a walk, but don''t take too long." Jiang Ruolan was relieved to hear the nurse say that. She entered the elevator, and when she reached the first floor, she finally heard a commotion outside. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly walked out, only to hear a group of spectators discuss what had just happened. "This woman is actually the adopted child of the Xian Family. The Xian Family is very large and has a high status in our city, but their family members are usually too low-key. I heard that President Xian was the grandson of the Old General and this woman seems to be a mistress." Just then, screams came out of the crowd, "Who''s Little San1? You bastard!" It was Cui Liuxian''s voice. Jiang Ruolan frowned and pushed through the crowd. As she entered the crowd, she was stopped by someone. Jiang Ruolan turned around and saw Xiong Ruogang. She was momentarily stunned. Xiong Ruogang whispered in her ear, "Sis Jiang, I heard you were at the hospital, so I come to visit you. Before I even went upstairs, I saw someone arguing over there. Don''t go over there, just in case you get hit by that alcohol reeking woman! If you are injured, then the situation will go bizarre." Jiang Ruolan didn''t walk over but anxiously looked at Cui Liuxian, who was standing in the crowd. Her eyes were red, and her fine dress was wrinkled, making her look quite pitiful. However, her gaze was too frightening, as it traveled through the crowd, staring at everyone. "Cui Liuxian, I really didn''t expect you to be so shameless. The Xian Family is already not letting you go, and yet you still want to cause trouble? If you know how to appreciate favors, then scram! If not, I will say what you''ve done in front of everyone here and the one who will be embarrassed in the end is you." Xian Guiying was held by Zhan An, but she didn''t rush forward. Instead, she stood in place and spoke with an expressionless face. It seemed that Cui Liuxian had just made a fuss. Xian Guiying couldn''t help scolding her. Because Cui Liuxiang was too annoying, she told what had she (Cui Luixian) done one by one in front of the crowd. No wonder there were so many people watching. Cui Liuxian, on the other hand, was clearly distracted by the contemptuous gaze of the crowd. She suddenly yelled like a crazy mad woman, "Xian Guiying, don''t pretend like you are a pure person. You are the same kind of trash as Jiang Ruolan! You''re not married, and yet, you''re still pregnant! Don''t you remember how you got such a big belly? Qin Gengxin didn''t care about you at all! You, on the other hand, climbed into his bed while he was drunk and forced him to marry you by having his child! Do you think you''re glorious? You''re f*cking dirtier than anyone else!" "Say that again!" Xian Guiying''s expression froze as she abruptly walked towards her in anger. "Guiying! She''s already gone mad, so don''t bother with her!" Zhan An quickly pulled her back. "Be obedient. Don''t listen to what she said. If she likes to cause trouble, then so be it. She wants to ruin the Xian Family''s reputation, let her. We will let her know the consequence of offending the Xian Family! Don''t get angry because of her. It''s not worth it." "Godmother!" When Cui Liuxian heard Zhan An''s words, she cried out for her. Zhan An acted as if she couldn''t hear her and sighed. She didn''t even look at Cui Liuxian but just held Xian Guiying''s arm. "She deliberately provoked you. She''s not having a good time by herself, that''s why she isn''t letting everyone have a good time too. You''re not stupid, why are you arguing with her?" "Humans are invincible when they are humble. I have personally witnessed it myself." Xian Guiying seemed to be a bit agitated. After being comforted by Zhan An, she became calmer. The criticism in the crowd was still all on Cui Liuxian. No one would care about Xian Guiying. Moreover, in this world, those who shamelessly wanted to break up other people''s marriages were far more likely to be involved in gossip. A nice woman in the crowd scolded her, "Shameless as hell. The young lady of the Xian Family just said that this woman was trying to break up her older brother''s marriage and wanted to climb into his bed just to be Old General Xian''s granddaughter." "Who are you talking about? Say that again!" Cui Liuxian''s sharp eyes turned to the people in the crowd. No one made a sound, and the woman who had spoken earlier also closed her mouth. She quietly lowered her head and took a bite of the grilled sausage she had just bought nearby. On the other hand, Cui Liuxian turned around and rushed over, running into the crowd to grab the woman. "I f***king asked you to say that again!" "Ah! "She hit me! Someone call the police!" What was initially a crowd of spectators immediately turned into a brawl. The audience couldn''t watch anymore, and some of them went to pull Cui Liuxian from that woman. Suddenly, dozens of people started to fight with each other. "This bitch dares to be so arrogant! Hit her! Hit her!" . . . 1 Little San - A woman who has adultery with a married man. It is a derogatory term in China. Chapter 436 - Untitled "She''s been ridiculed to this extent, and yet, she''s still proud of herself. She really deserves to be beaten!" "Ahhh " "Hit her!" Xian Guiying was immediately pulled over by Zhan An, preventing her from falling into the chaos that suddenly appears. If Jiang Yijun wanted to stop this fight, of course he could, but he didn''t. He just coldly watched Cui Liuxian fight with a dozen people on her own with no trace of pity on his face. More and more people started participating, but many of them also didn''t intervene and turned around to leave. Jiang Ruolan saw the situation become very chaotic, and everyone knew that this matter was related to the Xian Family, so she quickly called Jiang Yijun. "Yijun, quickly pull her away! Don''t let them kill her!" "Let them fight for a while. It won''t be too late to pull her back after the women taught her a good lesson." Jiang Yijun stood there with his arms crossed, staring at the crowd, not moving at all. Jiang Ruolan was worried, but she couldn''t risk running over herself. She just frowned, "Cui Liuxian must have suffered a lot during this time. Regardless of what she did, Zihao has no intention of letting her go. It''s just that he hasn''t had time to take care of this matter because he''s in the hospital these few days. If Cui Liuxian is injured, that will make things worse! She has more reason to blame Guiying or me, accusing us of sending someone to hit her. We can''t give her any chance to cause trouble again." When Zhan An heard this, she also nodded her head. "Indeed, you are right. Yijun, you go and pull Cui Liuxian out. Otherwise, the situation will be very bad if there is death!" Jiang Yijun sighed and walked towards the crowd, pushing them to the side. "Stop. Don''t kill her." Although those people had participated in the commotion, but when they heard that someone was about to die, many of them also withdrew their hands. "Scram! Get lost all of you!" Seeing that the people had stopped beating her, Cui Liuxian screamed. "All of you, scram!" "Whore! Just by looking at your aura, I can tell that you''re not a good person!" The woman on top of Cui Liuxian slapped her swollen face, then she got pulled up by someone and walked to the side, looking at her coldly. After Cui Liuxian was slapped and because she couldn''t get up from the ground, she just lay there crying. Jiang Yijun originally wanted to go over and pull her up, but seeing her like this, he didn''t even want to touch her. He just stood at the side and looked at her expressionlessly. "You really aren''t afraid of losing face." Cui Liuxian was lying on the ground, wailing as her life was on the line. Jiang Ruolan was so annoyed with her crying. "Serves you right!" Xiong Ruogang spat beside her and looked at Cui Liuxian with disgust. "She''s really despicable! At this point, I can''t blame these people for hitting her!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to care about Cui Liuxian''s problem, so she let her lying there in a pathetic state. As long as there were no deaths, making it impossible for Xian Zihao to deal with it once he returned, then everything would be fine. The crowd had all scattered to the side, but there were still many people watching this scene. Jiang Ruolan irritably looked around and said to Xian Guiying, "Guiying, let''s go. It''s not worth it for you to be angry with her. Standing here, watching her cry only makes your eyes bleed. What a sore sight." "Alright." "I''m not angry. I can''t stand her bothering our family again and again." Xian Guiying said helplessly, then she turned to Jiang Ruolan, "Sister-in-law, why are you here? Hurry and go back to the ward. This is my fault. If I ignore her, there will be no commotion here, and you won''t have to run here." "I''m fine. I just come down for a walk." Jiang Ruolan smiled before turning around. Xiong Ruogang supported her as she walked back to the ward. If it was any other time, Jiang Ruolan would definitely pull Xian Guiying along with her. But now, her state of mind was still in chaos and she felt hesitant with the Xian Family after everything Jiang Yijun had told her. Although there were many things that she had yet to understand, at this moment, she could no longer bring out any more smiles and pleasantries. Xiong Ruogang helped Jiang Ruolan and examined her expression. "Sis Jiang, are you in a bad mood?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t nod or shake her head. She just stopped and looked at the clock on the wall with dates written on it. She gently placed her hand on her stomach. "Sis Jiang?" "Time flies. It''s been six months. Next month ..." Jiang Ruolan''s hand gently caressed her big stomach. She sighed and smiled. "Next month is my twenty-fifth birthday." "Hey, Sis Jiang, it''s your birthday next month! What gift do you want? Can you eat cake now? Even if you haven''t worked yet, our friends in the Business Reporting Department still miss you every day. When the time comes, can I call everyone to celebrate your birthday together?" Xiong Ruogang said excitedly. Jiang Ruolan just smiled. "Aren''t you guys always very busy? Besides, even though I seem to have a good relationship with everyone in the company, it''s not like you don''t know what they are thinking about me. They don''t have a genuine feeling for me." "How could that be? Aren''t I a good friend of yours?" Xiong Ruogang''s eyes widened. Jiang Ruolan sighed and laughed. "It''s because you''re a weirdo!" "Sis Jiang, you''re teasing me again! You can just say that I''m still not familiar with this society! There''s no need for you to scold me in a roundabout way!" Xiong Ruogang pouted as she helped Jiang Ruolan into the elevator. Before Xian Zihao returned, Cui Liuxian had hurriedly caught a taxi and left. She wanted to run away, but she forgot that it would be easy for the Xian Family to capture her and punish her. Cui Liuxian didn''t have much cash on her, and the card the Xian Family had given to her was already frozen. She couldn''t return to the Xian Residence nor the hospital. She won''t be able to stay out outside any longer. When Xian Zihao had returned to the hospital, Jiang Ruolan could clearly tell that he was hiding something from her because his concern for her became deeper. There were many times when she caught him looking at her seriously and wanted to say something to her, but in the end, he didn''t. On the day Jiang Ruolan left the hospital, Old Man Xian was still unable to return home, but his recovery was still good. Nanny Cheng and the others often took turns looking at the Old Man, which was quite reassuring. "You want to go back to Greenville Residence?" Seeing Jiang Ruolan had changed her clothes and sat by the sickbed, staring blankly at her round belly, Xian Zihao walked over. He caressed her face and said with a smile. Jiang Ruolan paused for a moment and said, "Let''s go back to Greenville Residence. Sister Yanmei also comes to visit me frequently these few days and goes back to clean up. I can take advantage of the time when I have nothing else to do to exercise and help her do some housework." "Let''s go back now." Xian Zihao helped her get up. Jiang Ruolan''s stomach was getting bigger and heavier. The load of walking alone was too much for her and Xian Zihao couldn''t bear to let her walk like this. He had supported her inseparably for many days already. Upon getting out of the hospital, Jiang Ruolan suddenly said, "I want to go to the sanatorium to see Auntie Jia." Xian Zihao''s hand that was on the steering wheel immediately tightened, but he didn''t say anything. He didn''t even look at her, just silently drove the car to the sanatorium. It had been a long time since Jiang Ruolan had vomited, but today she felt strangely uncomfortable, so she asked him to stop the car. She ran to the side of the road and retched for a long time. Since it was summer and the weather was hot, Xian Zihao helped her walk to the shore and sat there for a while. It was already afternoon. Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan were sitting side by side, watching the sea. The blue tide in front of their eyes gradually receded, giving them the illusion that it would last forever. ''Xian Zihao, will we be together for the rest of our lives?'' Chapter 437 - The Past I They didn''t stay too long on the beach because Xian Zihao got a call from Xian Group. He first sent Jiang Ruolan to the sanatorium, then went to the office. After arranging to pick her up later, Jiang Ruolan decided to rest in the sanatorium. Since she had nothing better to do, she decided to take a walk. When she arrived in front of the ward and saw the two familiar doctors, she walked over and asked where Jia Zhenzhen was. When Jiang Ruolan found Jia Zhenzhen, she was sitting in a wheelchair, with two nurses accompanying her. Jia Zhenzhen sat alone in the backyard next to the fish pond, staring at the small fish. Jiang Ruolan walked over to her and greeted the two nurses. She did not step forward until the nurses left. She carefully sat down on the marble bench and looked at the quiet Jia Zhenzhen and said, "Auntie Jia, the nurses are gone." Jia Zhenzhen slowly turned her head and looked at her (Jiang Ruolan) for a long time, then stared at her big stomach, "I heard something happened to you at Xian Residence. I was recently under the observation of doctors and staff here, so I can''t go out to see you." Jiang Ruolan just smiled and stared at her. "What''s wrong?" Seeing how Jiang Ruolan looked at her, Jia Zhenzhen''s gaze became gentle. "Child, there seems to be something on your mind." "I don''t think there are as many things on my mind as you do, Auntie Jia." Jiang Ruolan replied with a straight face. Jia Zhenzhen''s expression froze for a moment before she looked at her hesitantly. "Do you already know what happened?" "I just want to know, why did my mother commit suicide so many years ago? I can''t figure out the reason. For a man like Jiang Guanyu who had abandoned his family, as an open-minded woman living in the United States, how can she choose the path to kill herself?" Jiang Ruolan''s gaze didn''t shift away from Jia Zhenzhen''s face as she said this. "Auntie Jia, I have met an old man with the surname Huang. I wonder if you have ever heard of this person." Jia Zhenzhen''s face was initially calm, but when she heard ''Uncle Huang'' name, she was stunned. Her eyes began to water, and after about ten seconds, she recovered from her shock and looked at Jiang Ruolan again. "That time in G City, at my mother''s grave, the words you said ..." Jiang Ruolan paused and hesitated for a moment before saying, "You want to remind me of something, right? But you don''t seem to want to talk about it after that." Jia Zhenzhen looked at her for a moment and nodded her head. "I never want to ruin the warm happiness that you have, child. Actually, I really hope your happiness is not fake and that the person you marry is not Xian Zihao, but someone else. As long as it''s not someone from the Xian Family, I won''t object." Jiang Ruolan narrowed her eyes, "Does what had happened to my mother related to the Xian Family?" "Looks like you really know something." Jia Zhenzhen sighed softly and looked at the fish pond in front of her as she continued, "Since you have taken the initiative to ask me about this, would you mind hearing the long story?" Jiang Ruolan looked at the time and said faintly. "Can you finish telling it in two hours? Zihao will come to pick me up later. He just went to Xian Group." "For you to suddenly come to find me, he must have sensed something. What is rare is that he doesn''t seem to intentionally hide it from you. He doesn''t intentionally deceive you, he just refuses to part with you. He really treated you very well, but unfortunately ..." Jia Zhenzhen sighed, "I don''t really remember what happened twenty-one years ago. At that time, Zhou Qingling was still a straightforward, simple, and enthusiastic girl. The misunderstanding between her parents resulted in her not being able to see them since she was born. She grew up in the United States, but upon learning of her birth, she only had a sense of rejection and hatred for her father. Even after she left her adoptive mother and lived a bad life, she never thought of finding her father, who has a great family background." "She traveled to China when she was not yet twenty years old. Fortunately, she had a good friend, me, when she was in the United States. The Jia Family was the largest military force in the country. The equipment manufacturer''s soldier was one of the richest soldiers in the country at that time, and I always come to help whenever she was in trouble." "The two of us who were initially good sisters gradually became closer to each other, and we became more and more similar in daily habits, including makeup and our styles. At that time, bright red lipstick and pretty heavy makeup were very popular. The two of us often looked at each other in the mirror, looking at our appearance. We really looked like twins from a distance." "Zhou Qingling got a new job in G City with a decent salary. It was a job related to painting and was considered her hobby. So she packed her things and went there. Unfortunately, her life turned into a mess from that moment. She met a man who had ruined her life." "Jiang Guanyu?" Jiang Ruolan asked. Jia Zhenzhen paused for a moment before she nodded. She looked tired, as if she felt the pain for Zhou Qingling when she mentioned these things. Jiang Ruolan stopped interrupting and listened. "She met a handsome and young Jiang Guanyu at G City''s station. The man was cold and stern and he was not arrogant as he is now. He was a very nice man back then and didn''t have that many strange experiences and desires for power. He fell in love with her at first sight." "Jiang Guanyu accidentally came to Zhou Qingling''s company and asked her to paint some pictures for his company. At that time, Qingling was still considered an intern at the company, but her drawing style was not bad and was chosen by Jiang Guanyu''s boss." "At one point, he was injured by something. Zhou Qingling and he were already in love, so staying with him and taking care of him was not a problem for her. As time went on, their relationship grew closer and deeper." "After being together for three years, Jiang Guanyu and Zhou Qingling decided to get married in half a year. At the time, she had been pregnant for a month and was very happy, waiting to have a happy marriage, but who would expect in less than a month, a woman named Zhan Lian would appear in Jiang Guanyu''s world. At the time, Jiang Guanyu had secretly been dating Zhan Lian for over a year, and eventually, due to the influence of the Zhan Family, she was able to pave the way for Jiang Guanyu''s future." "Zhou Qingling was sad and miserable. She initially wanted to kill the child in her womb, but in the end, she couldn''t bear to do it. I came to accompany her and after living with her in G City for several months, Zhou Qingling decided to changed jobs, but because she was pregnant, there weren''t many jobs she could do, so she helped out at the garden belonging to Senior Huang." "Senior Huang was very kind to her at the time, and over the months of their interaction, he gradually learned about some of her affairs, formed a relationship with her, sympathized with her, and took care of her." "To be honest, Zhou Qingling is very grateful to Senior Huang. Even now " Jia Zhenzhen suddenly paused. She glanced at Jiang Ruolan, who was listening attentively, then shook her head. "Forget it, I''ll just make this story short. There doesn''t seem to be much of a need for you to know about everything." "Did you hear about the military army that was involved in the corruption? At that time, Jiang Guanyu was still not the Jiang Group''s chairman, but he was involved in that incident together with Zhan Lian. In addition, he married her and was related to the Xian Family''s heir, Xian Jian. All the records of the incident suddenly vanished." Jia Zhenzhen suddenly smiled, "You would never have thought that the ones who really embezzled the money that year were Jiang Guanyu and Xian Jian, right?" Jiang Ruolan''s jaw dropped. "Are you saying " Jia Zhenzhen looked at her, "If I hadn''t acted crazy, I would have been killed by Xian Jian''s father, the man who you are calling grandfather." Chapter 438 - The Past II "Those people who know the truth and possess all the evidences will die and disappear. As for me, I have no choice but to go mad." Jiang Ruolan asked with a mixed feeling. "That crystal necklace left by my mother, could it be one of the items Jiang Guanyu got at that time?" "You guessed it right. At the time, even though he was married to Zhan Lian, he still wasn''t that heartless towards Zhou Qingling. He remembered that she liked things like the crystal jade, so he deliberately sent the crystal necklace sent by the wife of the Brazilian President to her. Eventually, the bribe money was successfully transferred. Not only did they get the money, but they also received a lot of jewelry." "My father was one of the soldiers. One of the people who took part in this matter introduced me to Xian Jian. For many years, he never engaged with anyone outside, and also because Xian Tingfeng was very strict with his son, he (Xian Jian) always had a treacherous heart and lacked courage." "At that time, my young beauty attracted his attention, and I was introduced to many leaders by him. Because of Xian Jian''s relations with the Xian Family, he was often invited to banquets by these leaders, and because he felt lonely, he often dragged me with him." "Zhou Qingling was a little presumptuous back then. When Jiang Guanyu gave her the necklace, she liked it and kept it with her. At that time, I was already obsessed with Xian Jian. I was more direct than your mother and had a stronger purpose in doing so." "Furthermore, I had a good family background and was so used to being unafraid of the heavens and the earth. Even though I knew that Xian Jian had a wife and children, I still fell into the trap." "Your mother couldn''t persuade me and stopped me from doing this, so she could just look after me and hide the items Jiang Guanyu gave to her. At that time, Zhou Qingling could guess what had happened. Whether it was the Xian Family or the Jiang Family, they wouldn''t be arrogant for a long time. In a few months, both the Xian Family and the Jiang Family were in turmoil, but they handled the situation cleanly." "However, after the Old Man of the Xian Family found out about my condition, he forced me to abort my child. I rejected it of course. This is my child. Why should I do that just because someone is asking for it? Old Man Xian could not tolerate it, so I decided to flee abroad. However, when I safely gave birth and thought of returning home with the child, I found out that all that happened to my family was actually a trap." Jia Zhenzhen sighed, "At that time, your mother and I were the only women who knew the truth. Zhou Qingling was in G City, so she didn''t have much contact with the Xian Family. Old Man Xian had no reason to deal with her first. He just wanted to deal with me first." "And so, I pretended to be crazy." "However, Old Man Xian didn''t believe me completely. Upon learning that I was really insane, he didn''t give me a chance to live, but he also didn''t force me to die. He just sent me to the United States and locked me in a sanatorium for the rest of my life." "The Old Man did not kill me at that time because Xian Jian had begged for mercy. Also, it was because of my son." "What about the necklace?" Jiang Ruolan was puzzled. "At that time, the Jiang Family have a good relationship with the Xian Family, and they always seek Old Man Xian''s advice. The Xian Family and Jiang Family were on the same ship, and although Old Man Xian was very reluctant, he had no choice but to intervene in the matter." "Was Senior Zhou not involved in that matter back then? I heard that he suddenly quit his job that year and went into foreign business!" Jiang Ruolan stared at Jia Zhenzhen. "Also, since Jiang Guanyu destroyed those things, why didn''t he ask for the necklace from my mother back then? Why did he have to wait until her death before going looking for it?" Jia Zhenzhen sneered. "You think he hasn''t?" Jiang Ruolan remained silent as she looked at Jia Zhenzhen''s expression. She kept having the feeling that Jia Zhenzhen was concealing something from her, not to mention with her (Jia Zhenzhen) tone. It sounded strange, but she couldn''t tell what it was. "Ruolan." Jia Zhenzhen thought for a moment, then said, "I don''t want to discuss those details. If you get a chance to read the cases'' detailed notes, you will understand it yourself. There is only one fact you must know, which I should have told you before, but I cannot bear to tell you." "What is it?" "Your mother, Zhou Qingling, was indeed forced to a dead end by Old Man Xian, who is your husband''s grandfather. However, before your mother died, she deliberately left a clue, which is a crystal necklace she left on you." "You should know, your mother was forced to die by Old Man Xian. The Xian Family and the Jiang Family are both selfish. For their own peace and well-being, they kill everyone. Is there a difference between this and killing your mother with their own hands?" Jia Zhenzhen''s expression was calm as she said this, but the hatred in her eyes deepened. But Jiang Ruolan was calmer than Jia Zhenzhen had imagined. Jiang Ruolan turned her head slightly, looking at Jia Zhenzhen with calm eyes. She was just looking at her. Seeing her expression, Jia Zhenzhen looked at her and said, "Looks like you''ve prepared yourself mentally before coming here." Jiang Ruolan gently shook her head. "I''m not that prepared, I just " She paused, then smiled slightly. "I''ve thought about everything from the worst perspective. Other than calming down and thinking of what I should do now and what I should do next, I don''t know what to say." With that, Jiang Ruolan stood up, and with her back facing Jia Zhenzhen, she looked towards the fish pond in front of her. After so long, she slowly said, "Did Old Man Xian really force my mother to die? How many people know about this? Does anyone else in the Xian Family know?" Jia Zhenzhen looked at her back, "As far as I know, Xian Zihao only thoroughly investigated that case not long ago. But where did he hear the rumors that allowed him to find the clue and target of this matter that was sealed tightly by the people involved? I''m not sure about that, but I suspect that this matter is related to Senior Zhou." With that, Jia Zhenzhen continued, "As for the rest of the Xian Family, Xian Jian''s crime of corruption, which had a great impact on the country, was not exposed because Old Man Xian was too crafty and had covered up his son. Zhan An only knew that Xian Jian had cheated out of nowhere and had an illegitimate child, but Old Man Xian hid everything else from her. Therefore, only a few people who are still alive and involved in this case know about this." Jiang Ruolan suddenly remembered that day, Uncle Huang had looked at her stomach in surprise, as if he was very surprised about something. That was why he was so shocked. Jiang Ruolan was currently carrying the child of the Xian Family Her husband was Old Man Xian''s grandson. Other than Jiang Guanyu, the person who had caused her such a tragedy over the past 21 years was also a key figure, Old Man Xian. When she first entered the Xian Residence, Old Man Xian had been so against her. It wasn''t just because of Cui Liuxian, but also because he clearly knew that Xian Zihao''s wife was the child he pushed into a tragedy that year. That day in the hospital bed, when Old Man Xian held her hand, the look of apology in his eyes was very strong, not only because of the photos that were connected with memories he didn''t want to remember but also because he knows that he had sacrificed many people to protect his son and the reputation and interests of the Xian Family. Before coming here, Jiang Ruolan had really thought about everything from the worst case scenario. She hadn''t thought that the truth would be like this, in a way that matched her imagination. Chapter 439 - The Past III "You said that Jiang Guanyu went to look for that crystal necklace? At that time, with my mother''s weak strength, how could she possibly go against the Jiang Family? If the actual necklace were in her hand, it wouldn''t have taken long for Jiang Guanyu to find it. As far as I remembered, in three or four years before she committed suicide, she had obviously been carrying the fake one with her. Why did she suddenly give it to me?" "It''s true that your mother was hunted a few times back then, but your mother was very vigilant. During that time, she often changed jobs, took you and Yijun away with her, and didn''t last more than two months in each place. People say she''s cunning. In the last few years, she''s gone to too many places to keep both of you safe." "At that time, those people forgot about me. They forgot that I was locked up in the United States by Old Man Xian. When I was sent there, the crystal necklace was temporarily kept by your mother. I was only imprisoned because my madness was too serious. The staff there only searched my body once before I was locked up and none often touched me. Until Zhou Qingling ran out of options when you were three years old. She asked for help from her friend in the United States, got a fake ID, and came to the United States without those people''s knowledge to visit me." Jia Zhenzhen turned around and looked at Jiang Ruolan again, continuing faintly, "Later when Zhou Qingling returned, since the necklace could not be found, Old Man Xian and Jiang Guanyu stopped looking. As long as she died, no matter who gets the necklace from now on, it won''t be used as evidence. That''s right, as long as it''s not in Zhou Qingling''s hands, no one will know about money embezzlement. " "So they started to change the target. Actually, before that, I had guessed what was going on. So I pretended to be crazy to save my life. After they made sure that I was really crazy, they started to handle Zhou Qingling. No matter what she did to save herself, she still can''t run away from the Jiang Family and the Xian Family." Jia Zhenzhen sighed, "Zhou Qingling ran away for half a year but never thought that Old Man Xian would use her two children as a threat. Either think of a way to disappear, or he will take them." "Because she saw with her own eyes what Old Man Xian had done to protect Xian Family many years ago, she feared he would endanger her children, and in the end " Jia Zhenzhen paused. "She temporarily avoided visiting me, who was far away in the United States and threatened Jiang Guanyu to raise her two children. At that time, Jiang Guanyu knew that I had given birth to a son for the Xian Family, but he did not know that Yijun, who was always by Zhou Qingling''s side, was my son." "Jiang Guanyu tried to persuade your mother to be his backer during the six months before you were born. Zhou Qingling had temporarily submitted to him because of me and the necklace at that time. Then, after separating with her later on, Jiang Guanyu thought Yijun was her child because he (Yijun) had been malnourished when he was young, so it was hard to tell if he was born two and a half years old or even three years old. The exact date of his birth is uncertain, not to mention Zhou Qingling''s tragic death back then. Besides, Jiang Guanyu did not care about it at all." Jiang Ruolan didn''t know about this because she only knew that Jiang Yijun wasn''t her brother when she was little. At the time, her mother said she adopted him from the orphanage, so she (Jiang Ruolan) believed it. Even now, with all the facts laid in front of her, she still wasn''t sure. Although Jia Zhenzhen''s words didn''t have a big loophole, should she believe her completely? It wasn''t that Jiang Ruolan couldn''t tell that Jia Zhenzhen''s every word was filled with hatred. Although she looked calm on the outside, Jiang Ruolan was sure that she had been thinking about how to take revenge for more than 21 years. Jiang Ruolan had thought that she would be able to escape from this matter. She had thought that she would be able to find some crucial point that she wouldn''t be involved in this case and that twenty-one something years of love and hate. She thought that she would be able to find the best way to face the situation once she had cleared her mind. But now, because of whatever had happened to her mother, she couldn''t escape from it. Xian Family and Jiang Family Both of them were involved in her mother''s death. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes and frowned slightly but didn''t say anything for a long time. Was this the truth that Xian Zihao didn''t want her to know? Jiang Ruolan finally understood. "When Senior Zhou left the country, was it because of Old Man Xian?" Jiang Ruolan turned around to ask. Jia Zhenzhen shook her head. "No. No matter how capable Old Man Xian is, it wasn''t easy to suppress Senior Zhou, who had great power in the country at the time. However, because of Old Man Xian''s arrogance and influence in the government, many things were resolved just like that. Did you know what Old Man Xian offered to Senior Zhou in order for him to shut his mouth? His business." "What do you mean is Senior Zhou''s business at that time was something grandpa bargained with him?" Jiang Ruolan asked in surprise. "A bargaining chip Old Man Xian held in his hand." "Besides his rank, Senior Zhou and Old Man Xian are of equal strength, but since Old Man Xian is old, he left the army earlier than Senior Zhou, so there is no chance for him (Old Man Xian) to climb up too high." "To put it bluntly, Old Man Xian was one of Senior Zhou''s benefactors in the army that year. If the truth of whatever he had done were exposed one day, Senior Zhou would be the person to enjoy the benefit. Although men love power, Senior Zhou was very smart at that time and had gotten what he deserved. He might as well resign early and be relaxed." After Jia Zhenzhen completed her sentence, Jiang Ruolan finally understood. No wonder when Senior Zhou returned home, Old Man Xian didn''t like to interact with him too much. Although both of them had a lot of interaction, they only pretended to be polite on the surface. If it weren''t for this layer, Old Man Xian would have supported the relationship between Zhou Shufen and Xian Zihao some time ago. Old Man Xian was neither cold nor warm to Zhou Shufen, and he was even more polite to Senior Zhou on the surface. As expected, everything was on Old Man Xian. However, it had been many years since this incident happened. No matter how big the case was, it had already passed the official period of investigation. Right now, it was only a legal framework and a historical case. It also caused Jiang Ruolan''s life to once again fall into disarray, and she didn''t know how to react to this matter. "Auntie Jia, are you here for revenge?" Jiang Ruolan asked softly. Jia Zhenzhen looked at the seemingly calm Jiang Ruolan, who was standing in front of her. She was sizing up her expression and mood, trying to figure out her attitude. "You didn''t come back just to tell me the truth, did you? How do you plan to take revenge? Are you going to involve me in this matter?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were staring straight at her without blinking. "Are you trying to make me a pawn for your revenge and used me to turn the Xian Family upside down?" Chapter 440 - The Past IV Jia Zhenzhen was surprised for a moment, then frowned as if she was dissatisfied with Jiang Ruolan''s attitude. "Lan! Did you forget who forced your mother to death! The truth is right in front of you. How can you say that?" "I will make my own decisions on how I will handle this. I''m very grateful that you were able to tell me all of this today, but I must tell you, I won''t do anything for you." Jiang Ruolan''s gaze was firm as she looked at Jia Zhenzhen with dissatisfaction, "I won''t be your chess piece, and don''t use some of your skills on Yijun too!" "You " It was obvious that Jia Zhenzhen''s scheme had been disrupted, and she was even more furious at Jiang Ruolan''s unexpected attitude. "Don''t tell me you don''t feel anything for your mother? The Xian Family gave you twenty-one years of suffering and forced your mother to death. Just because you have a good life recently, you were able to put down everything, regardless of the reason for your mother''s death? Or perhaps you are this selfish. For the sake of your so-called love with Xian Zihao, you don''t even care about your mother!" "Auntie Jia, as I said, I will choose my own path! You don''t have to use words to provoke me! I just want you to know that it''s your business to take revenge on the Xian Family but don''t.. Don''t ever think of using Yijun and me. It''s enough for us to know about the things your previous generation had done. We will learn from it and make the decisions by ourselves. We will not be controlled by you!" "I won''t stop you if you want to take revenge on the Xian Family, but don''t let Yijun and me suffer from it." Jiang Ruolan looked at her. "You should understand what I mean." Jia Zhenzhen raised her eyebrows and looked deeply at Jiang Ruolan for a while before nodding with a smile. However, her hands were tightly gripping the armrests on both sides of the wheelchair, and her knuckles turned white. "Good, good, good! You''re actually warning me!" Jiang Ruolan did not retort. The truth of the matter made Jiang Ruolan feel very uncomfortable. She was stuck in a dilemma, but she can''t forget the other reasons she came today. Whether it''s Jiang Yijun or herself, they definitely can''t be Jia Zhenzhen''s tool of revenge! "It looks like the Xian Family really did get a good granddaughter-in-law!" Jia Zhenzhen laughed coldly, "So to you, this truth is only mediocre! It turns out that your mother''s death was nothing more than the death of a stranger to you." "Don''t provoke me with words." Jiang Ruolan looked at her again before she looked away. "In the short span of less than a year, the Xian Family has given me a warmth that I haven''t felt for over twenty-one years. I will weigh the pros and cons in handling this matter. Please don''t make us push you away. Even if Yijun is your son, I would never allow you to use him. I will come to see you again next time." With that, Jiang Ruolan walked out of the backyard of the sanatorium without looking back. Jia Zhenzhen stared at Jiang Ruolan''s back for a long time. She did not say anything. However, the fingers that gripped the armrests on either side of her tightened. Jiang Ruolan walked out of the sanatorium. Just as she reached the entrance, she saw Xian Zihao''s car parked by the side of the road. He was leaning against the door. When did he arrive? He didn''t go inside but waited outside for her? Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a dull expression. "You''re done?" Jiang Ruolan was standing blankly in front of the sanatorium door when Xian Zihao saw her. He smiled at her and beckoned for her to come over. Jiang Ruolan didn''t move and right now, her mind was in a mess. She didn''t know how to react. She just looked at him for a while and looked at his smiling face, as if he didn''t know what had just happened inside. However, the wise Xian Zihao already knew Jiang Ruolan''s purpose for coming here before bringing her here today. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and smiled as she walked towards him. Xian Zihao immediately took her hand and hugged her. He stroked her hair gently. "You''ve been chatting inside for such a long time." "Auntie Jia is already old, so it''s hard to keep her from telling her story. Fortunately, I have nothing better to do, so I have to be patient and listen to her finish the story before I leave." Jiang Ruolan''s expression didn''t change as she hugged his waist. Xian Zihao bent down to look at her expression. His gentle eyes were locking onto her smiling eyes. "Her story?" Xian Zihao gave a faint smile. He put his hand on her shoulder and patted it lightly. "Is it a nice story?" This kind of feeling he gave to her was akin to that of a loving couple who didn''t have any grudges or bad thoughts towards each other. Everything was so natural. "Xian Zihao, could it be that your heart is the most precise testing instrument? How can you see everything clearly?" Jiang Ruolan was no longer able to laugh, but she was still unwilling to leave his arms. Her voice carried a little bit of helplessness, a little bit of loneliness, and too much remorse and sadness. Her gaze was fixed on him just like that, and she unconsciously expressed a kind of reluctance to part with him. Xian Zihao didn''t seem to understand the question. He just hugged her and stroked her hair. "I can''t see anything now except you." Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze as she stared at him blankly. Xian Zihao smiled as he lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead. His voice was still calm and gentle as before, "Ruolan, every person''s life will be tested. I believe that this will be the beginning and not the end result. " Jiang Ruolan just stared at him. Xian Zihao smiled as he continued stroking her hair with his fingers. "Idiot, if Han Xuegang hadn''t accidentally let us get together a year ago, how would you be now if you didn''t have me in your life? How would a hedgehog like you do in the face of all the suffering in your life?" Now, that tenacious little hedgehog had almost been bred into a small white rabbit by Xian Zihao. The little grass that had been used to being beaten by the wind and rain for more than twenty-one years had been spoiled by him into a flower in the greenhouse in less than a year. Jiang Ruolan was used to his kindness, his gentleness, his trust, and the way he always protected her. Habit was such a terrifying thing. What was wrong with Xian Zihao being like this? He didn''t have anything to do with the things that had happened twenty-one years ago. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan looked up at him and suddenly asked without thinking, "Zihao, if you..." Before she could finish her sentence, Xian Zihao had already placed his hand on her lips. "Life is life. There are no assumptions or ifs." There was a trace of helplessness in his slightly hoarse voice, as well as a kind of heartache that made her heart sink. His gaze was like water, but in the end, he only held her hand and smiled as usual. "Let''s go home. It''s about to rain again tonight." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She just lowered her head to look at the hand that was holding hers. At that moment, Xian Zihao held her hand tightly and looked at her with a determined gaze. He didn''t ask if she wanted to go back with him but was waiting for her to go home with him. Chapter 441 - Dont Reject Me There was a clap of thunder in the sky and the night wind blew. Jiang Ruolan felt a little cold, and her body started to shiver. Seeing this, Xian Zihao quickly opened the car door and signaled to her to enter with his eyes. Without any hesitation, Jiang Ruolan got into the car in the blink of an eye. Xian Zihao rarely listens to music or radio broadcasts while he drives. On the way back, maybe because Jiang Ruolan was too quiet today, or maybe because the sound of thunder outside the window made people unable to breathe, he turned on the radio. The host''s laughter echoed in the silent car. Jiang Ruolan was so confused and didn''t know what to think as she watched the rain outside. Soon, the radio host''s laughter slowly faded and the familiar melody began to be heard. "I''m afraid I won''t be able to hold you back in time, There are traces of time until I am convinced that you are real, Until I lose my strength, but for your sake, I am willing! I can''t move, I have to look at you, Until I feel your hairline, Until my vision blurred, Until I couldn''t breathe, Let us be inseparable, If I can give up the whole world, at least there will be you that I should cherish, And you are the miracle of life here, Maybe I can forget the whole world, I just don''t want to lose you, The mole on your palm, I always remember where it is, We had a hard time, but we were forced to do it. I was afraid that time would come too soon, If I don''t look at you carefully enough, I fear that I will lose you, Please don''t leave." The car got closer and closer to the Greenville Residence. Xian Zihao made a sharp turn at an intersection and then looked at Jiang Ruolan, who sat quietly on the passenger seat. He said with a slight smirk, "There are still thirty days until the anniversary of our marriage. I owe you an entire year''s worth of wedding ceremony. Are you excited?" Jiang Ruolan looked back. "Wedding? With my big stomach now, how can I wear a wedding dress?" "Everyone knows that you are my wife. They know that you are pregnant. Even if you marry with your big belly, you will still be the most beautiful bride." With a smile, Xian Zihao held the steering wheel with one hand while the other hand held her hand gently. His voice was warm and gentle. Jiang Ruolan looked at him hesitantly. "Do we have to?" Xian Zihao raised his handsome eyebrows. "The wedding, coupled with the children in your womb, is a great way to celebrate." Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment. Next month was her birthday. After her birthday, it would be their first wedding anniversary. The changes in a year were so great, and time passed too fast. She did not object, nor did she agree. She only stared blankly at their hands. She inadvertently said, "Then you decide. My previous wedding dress was not a good choice. I think I should adjust it again." Xian Zihao smiled and brought her hand to his lips, kissed it. "Why are you so obedient today?" "Aren''t I usually very obedient?" Jiang Ruolan was distracted by a joke being told on the radio. She couldn''t help but squinted her eyes at him. Xian Zihao smiled and squeezed her hand. "Then I''ll handle it. Do you think your body can handle the wedding next month?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. It was rare for her to act so coquettishly. "I''ll take good care of my body and eat enough. I want you to hug me at the wedding." Upon arrival at Greenville Residence, Sister Yanmei specially prepared many dishes that were suitable for calming the womb. Xian Zihao, for the first time, allowed Jiang Ruolan to eat quite a bit of meat and he didn''t force her to eat vegetables anymore. Jiang Ruolan kept tossing on the bed, unable to fall asleep. The moonlight shone through the half-closed curtains. Xian Zihao seemed to be sleeping soundly next to her. Jiang Ruolan rolled over and faced him. She put her hands under her head and under the moonlight outside the window, she stared unblinkingly at Xian Zihao''s face. After an unknown amount of time, her eyelids finally sunk, and she slowly closed her eyes. In her haziness, Jiang Ruolan felt someone gently caressing her face, and she subconsciously moved closer to a warm source beside her. Just as she was about to sleep more soundly, she suddenly opened her eyes and looked at the awake Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao had somehow woken up, or perhaps he hadn''t even slept at all. Jiang Ruolan was currently in his arms and he was looking down at her with a smile. His hand passed through her baggy nightgown, to her big belly, and over the soft mass of her chest. There was something in his eyes, something like a signal. Xian Zihao was watching her face under the moonlight. "Z..Zihao." Jiang Ruolan''s stomach was getting bigger and bigger. She had reached the third trimester and was pregnant with twins, so it was too hard for the couple to have intercourse. Xian Zihao was afraid that her body would feel uncomfortable, and he had not touched her for a while. Even though there would be times when he couldn''t control himself, but in the end, it was only kissing and caressing. Before Jiang Ruolan finished speaking, Xian Zihao''s warm lips were already pressed against hers. The soft lips were peacefully kissing her stiff lips, coaxing her to slowly relax. Jiang Ruolan''s reluctance radiated on her face as his nimble tongue entered her mouth. It was unknown if it was because there were too many things on her mind or because she was afraid that her present body would feel uncomfortable, but she wanted to push him away from her. However, before Jiang Ruolan could refuse, she was pulled tightly into his embrace, with his teeth between her lips. They were tightly entangled. Jiang Ruolan gradually closed her eyes. The back of her head was held gently by his large hands just like that. The touch of his tongue made her shiver, and Xian Zihao''s gentle movements made her feel a warm feeling arose in her heart. "Ugh...Zihao." Her body was still a little stiff, like she wasn''t ready. Although her eyes were closed and she tried her best to obey, her body still vaguely refused. Even though she had a normal reaction, the resistance showed by her body was still equally obvious. Xian Zihao sighed and gently pecked her lips. After that, he let go of her lips and soothed her body with his hands. His hoarse voice was heard in her ears. "Ruolan." Jiang Ruolan felt a sweet warmth feeling intertwining with cold helplessness in her heart. When she opened her eyes, her eyelashes trembled non-stop as she looked into his eyes, which seemed to contain hints of pleading. "Don''t reject me " Xian Zihao held her gently. Jiang Ruolan was not sure if he was talking about his desire or something else. His gaze was like a whirlpool, able to suck people in until it caused her heart to ache with it. If this wasn''t love, then what was this? Chapter 442 - Conflicted Mind Jiang Ruolan had been in the hospital that day, and although she had been half asleep, she had always remembered the three words he had whispered in her ear. She knew it was not a dream. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head, not wanting him to see the redness in her eyes. She slipped away from his embrace, but Xian Zihao immediately held her waist tightly, not allowing her to move. His other hand caressed her body relentlessly. Jiang Ruolan''s voice was similarly hoarse as she said in a low voice, "Zihao, don''t." Xian Zihao stopped moving. It was not because of her struggle but because of her simple ''no''. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan''s heart was in conflict. On one side was her mother, while on the other side was her beloved husband. She knew that it wasn''t Xian Zihao''s fault, but she didn''t know what to do. She didn''t want to leave him. "I... I''m not feeling well." Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if she was going overboard for rejecting his wishes, and because she didn''t want him to feel sad, she found a reasonable excuse. When she looked up, she saw that Xian Zihao was looking at her. A hint of emotion that she didn''t understand appeared in his eyes. She subconsciously held his hand. Xian Zihao sat up and turned on the bedside lamp. Then he turned around and helped Jiang Ruolan up. "Did you eat something cold? I remember watching what you had for dinner. Why do you suddenly have a stomach ache?" "Maybe it''s because I ate a lot of vegetarian food and snacks in the hospital a few days ago. You''ve been so indulgent towards me today, and for the first time, you didn''t stop me from eating meat. I''ve eaten too much meat, and my stomach probably can''t digest it well." Jiang Ruolan explained in a low voice. Xian Zihao could only laugh helplessly, "It''s very rare for your stomach to get hurt. Looks like you have to eat fewer indigestible food in the future. Right now, you''re pregnant, so the peristalsis in your intestines has already weakened. In the future, ask Sister Yanmei to continue cooking those digestible foods, hmm?" Jiang Ruolan nodded and leaned against his chest, not moving an inch. However, Xian Zihao pushed her away and made her lean against the headboard. He got up and said, "I''ll get hot water for you. Drink a little to see if it can help. If your stomach continues to hurt, I''ll take you to the hospital." "No, Zihao!" Jiang Ruolan was about to call him, but Xian Zihao had already opened the room door and walked out. A moment later, the light in the living room was switched on, and she could hear him moving in the kitchen. Jiang Ruolan quickly stood up and went into the kitchen to see Xian Zihao washing the kettle and boiling the water. She immediately went back to the bedroom. In the middle of the night, she casually found a reason to torment him. She felt a bit guilty, but her heart was still in turmoil, causing her brain to be unable to stop thinking about her mother''s death for a moment. Jiang Ruolan walked to the window and opened it to see the moonlight outside, then she placed her hand on her stomach and caressed it gently. Moments later, there was a sound of movement behind her. Xian Zihao''s voice was heard at the same time, "I made you pineapple juice that can help your digestive system. Drink a little first and then drink this hot water. It''s not good to drink too much water at night." Jiang Ruolan took the glass of pineapple juice and took a sip. A slightly sour and sweet taste spread in her mouth, making her suppressed mood more relaxed. She drank two mouthfuls, then looked at Xian Zihao, who was standing in front of her. "Alright, that''s enough. You can''t drink too much." Xian Zihao slowly took the pineapple juice from her hand before handing her a glass of hot water. "Here, drink this warm water. Let''s see if the pain in your stomach can be alleviated a little." As Xian Zihao spoke, his eyes filled with concern as he watched Jiang Ruolan obediently drinking the water. Once she was done, Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and said, "Zihao, I''m much better now. Let''s go to sleep." "It doesn''t hurt anymore?" He asked while caressing her stomach. Jiang Ruolan gently shook her head. "Yes, it doesn''t hurt anymore." Her stomach didn''t hurt to start with, and she had just randomly found a reason to stop Xian Zihao from touching her. In the end, he even had to go through so much trouble just to keep her feeling comfortable. She felt really bad. Xian Zihao smiled and took the glass from her. "Then you lie down first. I can''t sleep anymore. I need to check a few things in the study room. You go to sleep first, hmm?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. Xian Zihao turned around with a slight curve on his lips and just as he took a step forward, Jiang Ruolan immediately hugged his waist from behind. Xian Zihao''s feet froze for a moment. After a long moment, he held her hands on his waist and gently coaxed, "Ruolan?" "Xian Zihao, have you ever felt lost?" Jiang Ruolan hugged him tightly and was not willing to let go. Suddenly, she felt that she could not bear what had happened in the past, and the blood that filled the ground continued to flash before her eyes. The hatred and resentment that had lurked in her heart for more than twenty-one years suddenly arose in her heart in that one night. Because of this, she suddenly realized that she could give up on anything except the man who was too much in love and doting on her. Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. He just lightly held her hand and didn''t turn around. He felt that Jiang Ruolan was hugging him tighter and tighter, as if she wanted to get more warmth from him. He sighed and said, "Wife, your husband has been a coward for quite some time." Jiang Ruolan placed her hands on his chest and buried her face deep in his back. She breathed in the warm, familiar scent of his body that made her feel safe. "Yeah, you said it before that you are also a human." She sighed with full of emotion. As wise and powerful as Xian Zihao, he also had things that he couldn''t do, as well as situations that he couldn''t turn back from, and even more so, he was filled with both hesitation and helplessness. So Xian Zihao also felt lost, wasn''t he? Jiang Ruolan''s hand slipped out of his hand. She slowly lifted it up onto his cheek and touched his face with such a strange motion. Her slender fingers were trailing between his eyebrows, bit by bit down to his lips. Xian Zihao pulled her hand down, then turned around and pulled her into his embrace. He gently patted her on the shoulder as he consoled her, "It''s already this late, if you''re not asleep, your body will get tired." Jiang Ruolan looked at his gentle and handsome face and smiled from the bottom of her heart, "All right." "Go to sleep." Xian Zihao helped her lie down on the bed and covered her body with a blanket. Then he patted her shoulder lightly, indicating that she should close her eyes. Jiang Ruolan obediently closed her eyes. That''s right, she''s too tired. She needed to rest. She didn''t want to think about anything else. After an unknown period of time, Jiang Ruolan heard Xian Zihao''s soft sigh in her sleepy state. "Ruolan, I''m afraid I didn''t do well enough." His hand lightly caressed her forehead, and a gentle, jade-like voice streaked past her ear. Xian Zihao walked out of the bedroom and went to the study room to retrieve his files. Only then did Jiang Ruolan open her eyes and stare blankly at the doo Chapter 443 - Zhou Shufen’s Last Appearance I One month later... Jiang Ruolan had long heard that Cui Liuxian had lived outside on her own not so long ago. She had come and gone freely to nightclubs and several bars and seemed to have made a lot of noise. Everyone knew that Cui Liuxian had left the Xian Family, and because of her pampered habits, she could only rely on her pretty face to hang out in night bars. Still, they didn''t expect her to be dragged into an alley behind a bar by a group of thugs last week. After that, it seemed that Cui Liuxian had become a different person. Not only was she under control by some hooligans, but she also seemed to have been injected with drugs by some people in the wrong business. After that, Cui Liuxian had no choice but to hang out with those people. In the morning, Xian Zihao had to go to the Xian Group to handle a few things. He didn''t want to leave Jiang Ruolan alone, so he specifically asked Xiong Ruogang to accompany her to go for a maternity check-up. When Jiang Ruolan arrived at the hospital, she saw Cui Liuxian walking out with a blood test form in her hand and a face as white as a ghost''s. Seeing Cui Liuxian in such a state, Jiang Ruolan and Xiong Ruogang looked at each other. Jiang Ruolan only heard that Cui Liuxian had been harassed by thugs last week, but from her appearance, it looks like she had been involved with some naughty man for the past month. It can''t be that she was pregnant, right? "Sis Jiang, stop looking. As the saying goes, bad people will always get retribution. Not that she won''t get retribution for what she''s done, it''s just that the time isn''t right yet. I just heard it a few weeks ago that Cui Liuxian pushed you down the stairs. She deserves what she gets now for what she''s doing to you!" Xiong Ruogang whispered to Jiang Ruolan on the side while helping support her body. Jiang Ruolan glanced at Xiong Ruogang, then looked at Cui Liuxian, who had left in the taxi. She shook her head and said, "I don''t feel sorry for her. I just feel a little regretful." "What''s there to sigh about? I heard that the Xian Family has been good to her in the past and no matter how willful she was, Old Man Xian still took care of her and protected her. In the end, she, herself, squandered the feelings the Xian Family has for her, so she can''t blame her grievance on others. She can only blame herself for not knowing what''s good for her and for being insatiably greedy!" Xiong Ruogang scoffed. Yes, what Xiong Ruogang said was right. Some people were greedy for money, some were greedy for power, while some people like Cui Liuxian constantly wanted everyone to love her in order to make up for her inferiority complex. That''s why she always thought of ways to snatch everyone''s attention and love until she finally walked on the wrong path. Jiang Bingqing had always been indulgent since she was young. As a close sister, Cui Liuxian slowly became influenced. After a long time, the small hesitations and comprehensive considerations in her heart would gradually dissipate until she eventually became Jiang Bingqing''s lackeys outside the prison. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but sigh. Ever since she had entered the Xian Family, she had been taken advantage of by Jiang Bingqing''s so-called good sister out of jealousy. After the examination from the hospital, Xiong Ruogang helped Jiang Ruolan walk on the side of the road. She then suddenly said, "Oh right, Sis Jiang! When President Xian asked me to accompany you for the maternity check-up, he even told me that if you don''t feel too tired, I should accompany you to see your custom-made wedding dress." Jiang Ruolan didn''t answer her question, she just looked at the passing cars with a relaxed expression. "Sis Jiang? Should we go and take a look? With such a big belly, I wonder what kind of wedding dress the designer will design. My guess is that it will be very special and beautiful." Xiong Ruogang giggled as she pulled on Jiang Ruolan''s arm and kept talking. At this moment, Jiang Ruolan''s phone suddenly rang. She looked at the caller and saw an unknown number. She frowned as she looked at the number. Although it was unknown, she could guess who it was. During this month, Senior Zhou often tried to find a way to see her, but she often turned him down because of her unwell body. Seeing the phone screen continue to flicker, she pressed the answer button and placed it next to her ear. "Hello." "Hello, Ruolan, are you free today? Let''s meet. There are only you and me and no grandfather." Unexpectedly, Zhou Shufen''s voice came over the phone. Half a month ago, the day Xiaoyi was seriously ill, the Zhou Family received a notification from a reputable brain hospital in the United States saying that they had found a cure to stabilize her condition. At that time, Zhou Shufen had called Xian Zihao before she brought Xiaoyi back to the United States. No matter what role Zhou Shufen had played between her (Jiang Ruolan) and Xian Zihao''s relationship, Xiaoyi was just an innocent and cute child. Jiang Ruolan was glad that she survived. It was just that she didn''t expect Zhou Shufen to return from America in half a month. Judging from Zhou Shufen''s tone, she seemed to have relaxed a lot. She was no longer weak and stressed as she was. According to time, Xiaoyi should have escaped from danger. Her operation in the United States was a success, otherwise, Zhou Shufen wouldn''t have returned so quickly. Jiang Ruolan looked at the time and then rejected it. "Recently, my stomach has been getting bigger and heavier. Zihao will walk with me every day when he comes back from work. I''m not in a good mood. Sorry, Miss Zhou, I can''t see you." "Ruolan, I just want to talk to you. You should know that I will never hurt you. From beginning to end, I never tried to hurt you, whether because you are Zihao''s wife or my grandfather''s granddaughter. I just want to talk to you." Jiang Ruolan sighed. "Alright then, what time? Where shall we meet?" After Zhou Shufen told her the location and time, she hung up the phone. "Sis Jiang, do you have an appointment today? Aren''t you going to see the wedding dress?" Xiong Ruogang asked. Jiang Ruolan gave a soft smile and gently pinched her ear. "You''re always curious about these. Aren''t you so busy, so how can you go out and accompany me for a maternity check-up? Why don''t you come home early and rest? I won''t see the wedding dress today." "Sure, then I''ll accompany you tomorrow to see it. After all, President Xian personally told me to do it. I don''t dare to disobey ~" Xiong Ruogang smiled. Jiang Ruolan merely smiled and didn''t say anything else. Seeing Zhou Shufen, for Jiang Ruolan, it was a complicated thing. Zhou Shufen was a woman with higher self-confidence. When faced with her husband''s old love, her heart will still be tied a little. But seeing her (Zhou Shufen) was a necessary process for Jiang Ruolan. Zhou Shufen had already waited for a long time at the Beidou Avenue Tea House. When Jiang Ruolan sat down, Zhou Shufen immediately looked at her and said, "Sorry, I forgot that you''re pregnant. Since you can''t drink tea, why don''t we change somewhere else?" "No need, I''ll just drink water." Jiang Ruolan called the waiter and ordered a glass of warm water. Zhou Shufen drank two sips of tea before she said, "My daughter''s life is temporarily saved. The doctor says that she needs to undergo another operation before October. If the operation before the age of ten can be done smoothly, Xiaoyi will be able to live well like any other children." "Congratulations." Jiang Ruolan smiled sincerely. At the same time, she placed her hand on her stomach. Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s subconscious actions, Zhou Shufen pursed her lips and said, "Jiang Ruolan, I admit it for so long, I look down on you. I thought for years I was with him, and all the good he had done for me made me not believe that he has already transferred his love to another woman. This time, after suffering from watching Xiaoyi''s illness and a sudden miracle, I finally saw many things." Chapter 444 - Zhou Shufen’s Last Appearance II Jiang Ruolan looked into Zhou Shufen''s eyes that were full of sincere remorse. Although she was still as proud as ever, the apology she gave to her was not fake. "Actually, I was still unwilling to let him go. Xian Zihao is a good man. He''s not someone that any woman can have, and the reason why I always look down on you because I feel that you don''t deserve him. But after so long, I finally saw it. Some things are not meant to be compared in this way, like feelings and destiny." Exactly as Zhou Shufen finished her words, Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was holding the glass trembled slightly. She raised her eyes and smiled strangely, "Are you leaving?" "You and Zihao never really give up on each other, no matter how much misunderstanding occurs between the two of you. That''s right, let me tell you something else." Zhou Shufen hesitated for a moment, "I don''t know if you know what had happened between the Xian Family and Zhou Family twenty-one years ago. I don''t want to say too much; I just want to tell you what happened on your wedding day." "The night before your wedding, Xiaoyi suddenly had a very high fever. Although I was not very happy with your marriage, I still wanted to try my best to restore my relationship with Zihao, but after he came to send Xiaoyi to the hospital and brought her back to the hotel, he left. I couldn''t hold him back. At that moment, all he wanted to do was keep his promise to you and pick you up early, but grandfather suddenly showed up and said that he wanted to chat with him. After that, I went back to my room." Jiang Ruolan''s grip on the glass gradually tightened. She lowered her eyes and looked at the water in the glass as she said hoarsely, "Is that so?" After knowing the truth, Jiang Ruolan''s calm demeanor made Zhou Shufen frown. She looked at her and asked, "Is there something on your mind?" "Actually, Zihao has explained it to me, but I still wanted to thank you for telling me all things today. Honestly, I suddenly understand why Xian Zihao liked you in the past. Miss Zhou, when you put down your jealousy and your pride, you were indeed a charming woman. I''m very grateful that you were able to say all these things today, but I have to leave now." With that, Jiang Ruolan stood up. Just as she was about to leave, out of the corner of her eyes, she saw a familiar black Land Rover parked outside the window. Xian Zihao got out of the car and looked in her direction. Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze as she turned to look at Zhou Shufen. Zhou Shufen also looked out the window before sighing with a smile, "Looks like I really lost." Jiang Ruolan asked her, "How did he know I was here?" Zhou Shufen pursed her lips. "I had called him and wanted to meet him, but he didn''t agree. I told him that I also had invited you, so he asked for my location." With that, Zhou Shufen shook her head again, "Honestly, Jiang Ruolan, I admit that I''m very jealous of you right now, but I also know that I brought this to myself. I can''t blame anyone, and I know my own personality. It''s hard for me to change it." Seeing Xian Zihao enter, Jiang Ruolan did not sit down. She hesitated before saying, "Pushing away a man who you love dearly is definitely a very painful feeling, right?" Zhou Shufen was sensitive to her words and suddenly raised her head to look at her. "Ruolan?" Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her daze and smiled. "I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have asked such a question. I didn''t mean to add insult to injury." Zhou Shufen frowned hesitantly. "You always look very dreamy today. I remember every time you face me, you''re always energetic and have a determined look in your eyes. Is something wrong?" By this time, Xian Zihao had already walked over. He first looked at Jiang Ruolan, then looked at Zhou Shufen before politely nodding at her. "Sorry for being late. The afternoon meeting ended a bit late." Zhou Shufen was distracted by Xian Zihao''s voice as she turned around to look at him. She smiled and replied, "It''s fine. Ruolan and I are having a good chat. It''s just that she doesn''t seem to be feeling well." "Are you feeling uncomfortable again?" Xian Zihao gently pulled Jiang Ruolan towards him, making her face him. He looked at her with concern. "Where are you feeling uncomfortable? Does your stomach hurt again?" "No, I''m just a little tired." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "It''s very easy to get tired after being pregnant for seven months, let alone having two of them in her stomach." Zhou Shufen said from the side, "How about this, Zihao, why don''t you send her back? I''ve already told Ruolan everything that needs to be said." Xian Zihao could hear the relaxed tone in Zhou Shufen''s voice. He turned and glanced at her, as if he understood something from her words. His lips were slightly curved. "Have a pleasant journey." Zhou Shufen nodded with a smile. She picked up her bag and left. After walking about two to three meters away from both of them, she stopped. She turned her head slightly and looked deeply at Xian Zihao, who was holding Jiang Ruolan with great concern. Her fingers tightened around the bag strap, and then she continued walking outside. Her lip curled in relief. She knew that some things were really irreparable. No matter how she did it and fought for it, everything would be the same. She just didn''t want to put herself in an awkward position anymore. She knew the ending, so she wisely decided to back off. At least, in Xian Zihao''s heart, she would forever be the same Zhou Shufen, who always acted stubbornly and not a despicable woman who tried to destroy other people''s families. This was the most brilliant move. Zhou Shufen was always thinking of a way out for herself. Meanwhile, for Jiang Ruolan Where was her path of retreat? What was the best way for her to escape unscathed? "Let''s go home. With your bigger and heavy stomach, try not to go out on your own in the future. No matter who you want to meet, try asking someone to stay with you. Don''t make me worry." Xian Zihao held Jiang Ruolan''s hand with a trace of reproach in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked outside the window. "Zihao, there''s a famous watch store across the street. Should we go take a look?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. "You want to buy a watch?" "We''ve been married a long time, but I''ve never given you anything. Anyway, I had worked before and saved some money. I want to buy you a good watch." Hearing that, Xian Zihao couldn''t help laughing and pulled her into his embrace. "No need, I won''t let my wife buy anything for me. Since this money is your hard-earned money, you can keep it yourself. You can buy whatever you want and don''t think of buying something for me. I do not lack in anything. It will be enough for me by having you by my side." Jiang Ruolan didn''t answer but instead walked towards the store across the street. Seeing that she really wanted to go there, Xian Zihao could only sigh and accompany her. "Why do you really want to go there?" "Ever since we were married a year ago, the moment I appeared at your side, your life has changed a lot, and because of me, it has become a mess. I want to give you this watch so you can forget all the unpleasant things that happened this year." Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at him with a smile. "Zihao, I just wanted to give you something. You''re not allowed to refuse." When Xian Zihao heard that Jiang Ruolan still needed to seek his opinion when she wanted to give him something, his heart stirred. He couldn''t help but laugh as if he was coaxing a child, "I think you want to eat me alive. Little by little, everything in my body belongs to you from head to toe." Jiang Ruolan listened to his teasing and hit his chest. His words made her feel more sweet and warm than any sweet words she could say. "If you don''t like it, you can put it in the box. I won''t force you to wear it." Jiang Ruolan glanced at him, then pushed open the door to walk into the store. However, Xian Zihao was quicker than her. He pushed the door open for her with a smile. "It''s a gift from my wife, how can I bear not wearing it?" Chapter 445 - Untitled As soon as the two of them entered, the staff in the watch store noticed the quality of Xian Zihao''s low-key suit. They quickly crowded around them. After they both chose an excellent watch, Jiang Ruolan stared at the new watch Xian Zihao was wearing. Suddenly, she realized that no matter what watch he wore, he would still look outstanding. It was said that a man could only show his taste and elegance by wearing a famous watch. However, when worn by Xian Zihao, this cheap watch automatically becomes expensive because of his noble aura. When Xian Zihao noticed Jiang Ruolan staring at him, he immediately raised his eyebrow and smiled at her. Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled back her gaze, as if she was embarrassed that he had discovered her infatuation. She deliberately turned her head away to look at other watches. She picked another watch for him to wear and finally decided on a simple exquisite black watch. She felt that it was very fitting for Xian Zihao. It''s not cheap, but also not too expensive. It cost twelve thousand yuan, which was a very expensive luxury for Jiang Ruolan, but she was sure the watch Xian Zihao wore before was more expensive than this watch. She made him wear it, even though it was rare for him to put away the one he had been wearing for a while. Xian Zihao, who was under his wife''s command, did not change his obedient attitude towards her. He put on his new watch and drove home. While he was driving, he would look at the new watch on his wrist from time to time. At first, he turned down Jiang Ruolan''s wish to give him a new pair of watches, but now he seemed in a very good mood. Jiang Ruolan leered at him. "You really like it?" Xian Zihao gripped the steering wheel tightly and smiled. "For years, I rarely changed my watch. I''ve forgotten how long I wore it and I never thought to change it. Today is the first time in years someone gave me a gift. A gift without a motive, interest, nor conspiracy." Xian Zihao was a man who didn''t talk much, but he talked more now. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but look at him. He was really happy about it. Jiang Ruolan smiled. "I was thinking of giving you this gift a few months ago. Watch is a very popular and luxurious gift. Why haven''t I seen you change your watch? It''s always been this one." "I''m not used to changing something often unless it''s something very meaningful, like this." He wiggled his wrist. The new watch on his wrist was expensive and well-groomed, and the color and design matched his appearance and skin color. He was truly very happy. Jiang Ruolan had never thought that a man like Xian Zihao could smile like a child who had received his favorite candy. ''Xian Zihao, you gave me too much warmth and happiness, but what can I give you?'' Jiang Ruolan looked at his side face and the corner of her mouth raised slightly, but she didn''t say anything. *** On the afternoon before her birthday, Jiang Ruolan was leaning against the couch and reading a magazine. She didn''t tell too many people about her birthday, and Xian Zihao didn''t show any sign he knew about it either. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know if he''d just forgotten or really didn''t know about it, but she didn''t mind it at all. It was just a birthday. She had long past the age when she''d been looking forward to having a birthday cake like she''d been when she was a little girl. Jiang Ruolan read a magazine for a while and looked back to see Sister Yanmei wiping the small room door under the stairs. "Sister Yanmei, can you open that door. I want to clean the room. Zihao usually values the things there, and the dust inside isn''t that many. This is light work I can do." Sister Yanmei hesitated for a moment, thinking that even though this room was usually locked, she could still enter. The Young Madam could definitely come in too, so she had no doubt of her being there. She turned around and took the key to open the door. "It''s a good thing that you want to do some activities, but you''ll still be exposed to a bit of dust when cleaning it. If you really want to go, you can go but make sure to let me know if you''re tired." Sister Yanmei said. Jiang Ruolan nodded with a smile. Her eyes were very magnanimous, making people think that there was nothing special in that small room. It was just an ordinary room with a pile of information. Sister Yanmei saw her enter and went to clean the second floor. No matter how reluctant Jiang Ruolan was to face this matter, she had no choice but to face it. Last week, Old Man Xian was discharged from the hospital, but even though he can return to Xian Residence, he was still unable to move at all due to a broken bone. The doctor instructed him to rest for several months. Plus, he''s already old, so it''s hard for him to recover from his injuries. Still, Jiang Ruolan knew that she couldn''t refuse to meet Old Man Xian and Xian Jian forever. After all, she had maintained this delusion for a month, and with her birthday coming up and they were about to get married, she was so pressured that she was on the verge of losing her breath. Since Xian Zihao had an important meeting tonight and might be coming home late, Jiang Ruolan took this advantage to go to this small room and pick up documents one by one. She had finally found a few key points, and the information here was all about the greed from twenty-one years ago. It seemed that Xian Zihao had been uncovering the evidence and information regarding this dirty case. This old and dusty case has been kept in the drawer under the table, and since the case had been committed in G City, it was possible that Xian Zihao had long planned to investigate it. However, she had not expected that the final result of his investigation would be related to the Xian Family. Jiang Ruolan flipped through the page and saw the important points. The more she looked, the more her eyebrows furrowed. Jia Zhenzhen didn''t lie to her. Everything was real. In one of the files, there was a letter. It was a red-yellow striped letter written in bold and strong characters, with some information about the Xian Family and Senior Zhou. It was related to the case. The signature of this letter was Old Man Xian''s signature. If this letter were in the hands of the Old Man, it would have long since been destroyed. Since the contents of this letter related to Senior Zhou, then did it mean that he (Senior Zhou) had purposely left this letter in Xian Zihao''s hands? Could it be that Senior Zhou had threatened Xian Zihao with the evidence that happened from twenty-one years ago on their wedding day? Forced him to delay the wedding? It seemed like Old Man Xian was right to guard against Senior Zhou back then. However, this time, Senior Zhou, who was threatened by Old Man Xian to the point where he had no choice but to resign and go to the United States, actually had given him (Old Man Xian) the taste for it. Finally, Jiang Ruolan took photos of her mother''s suicide. "Using selfish feelings to tie a woman who has a grudge against the Xian Family, what intentions do you have, Xian Zihao?" "Your mother Zhou Qingling was forced to death by Old Man Xian!" "It''s Old Man Xian, the grandpa who you tried to seek acceptance. He''s the one who was forcing your mother to death!" Words kept ringing in her ears, causing her head to feel bloated. Jiang Ruolan frowned and hurriedly put the photos in her hand. She already knew what she needed to know. She just wanted to confirm it for herself. In the end, everything was real. Chapter 446 - Take Back The Deposit Money When Jiang Ruolan came out of the small room, she asked Sister Yanmei to go inside and clean the room. Sister Yanmei smiled at her, thinking maybe she (Jiang Ruolan) was tired, so she (Sister Yanmei) went in. Jiang Ruolan sat on the couch with a dazed look on her face. When Xian Zihao returned at night, he saw Jiang Ruolan leaning pensively on the couch. He walked over to her with a smile and rubbed her head gently. "Why are you sitting here? If you are tired, go back to the bedroom and sleep." "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan can''t sleep. She looked at his face with a tumultuous feeling. "Hmm." Xian Zihao turned around to take off his coat. "The wedding dress, uh... I took the deposit back." Xian Zihao was hanging his coat on a clothes hanger. Hearing her words, his hand stopped for a moment before he turned around. "Why?" Jiang Ruolan laughed. "Suddenly I don''t like that style anymore and want to make a new one." She then explained, "Even if you have a lot of money, I feel it''s still too luxurious to create such an expensive wedding dress. Even if you want to treat me well, you can''t waste your money on a wedding dress that costs more than a hundred thousand yuan. I can only wear it once. No matter how I think about it, it''s a bit wasteful, so I decided to take back the deposit money. Zihao, I think we should start saving. After all, we both live normal lives." "Then I''ll help you choose another one?" Xian Zihao didn''t ask about her reasons in detail but walked towards her. "No need, I have a friend whose job is to design clothes. I''ll ask her to help me when I have time." Jiang Ruolan whispered as she laid on the couch with her hands wrapped around the pillow. Xian Zihao then smiled and laid next to her. He hugged her along with her pillow, "Will your friend design the wedding dress? I''m looking forward to it." After saying that, he flicked her forehead, then lowered his head to nibble on her nose. "Did you tell your friend your current weight and waist size?" Hearing the teasing tone of his voice, Jiang Ruolan immediately used her hands to push him away. "You think I''m fat?! It''s just that my stomach is a bit too big, it''s not like my body is fat." Xian Zihao held her tighter. "I don''t dare to complain about you being fat. Pregnant women are the biggest. Although your stomach is like a ball, even if your whole body is fat like a ball, I still don''t dare to despise you." Jiang Ruolan smiled and leaned against his chest. She had been prepared in her heart, but then she suddenly began to waver and find it difficult to speak again. It was difficult for her to make a choice. Originally, she didn''t want to say, ''Zihao, I took the deposit back.'' She was going to say, ''Zihao, I know that you had nothing to do with what your grandfather and father had done, I know how innocent you are, and I know that you treat me so carefully every day partly because of our marriage and our feelings and partly because you want to atone for what they did to me, I know.'' She originally wanted to say, ''I don''t blame you. I don''t hate you and I don''t want to hurt you either. I hid in Greenville Residence, a world that belongs solely to the two of us, and spent a month weighing and choosing, trying to put down the bizarre past hatred that suddenly belonged to me.'' She had wanted to say, ''Xian Zihao, I love you, and I want to be with you for the rest of my life, but when I saw my mother jump down the building and commit suicide, the sight of blood all over the ground, tormenting me every night. I don''t want to push you away, I don''t want to give up our marriage, but I can''t face the Xian Family anymore.'' She was going to say... ''Xian Zihao, let''s get divorced.'' Still, the words that were about to come out of her mouth became a lot of explanations about the wedding dress because of his gentle demeanor and refusal to part. Where would she get this friend who did fashion design? *** The next day, Xian Zihao had to make an urgent visit to a neighboring city, so it was uncertain if he would be able to return on time. Jiang Ruolan spent time walking in the Greenville Residence''s area alone. Finally, she returned to the house and fell asleep in the dark due to exhaustion. Probably because she''s been worried every day for the past month, she did not eat or sleep well, and her rest was disturbed too. She''s been more easily tired lately, so by the time she opened her eyes, it was already 10.30 p.m. At this time, Xian Zihao still hadn''t returned. It seemed like he really wouldn''t be able to make it back tonight. Jiang Ruolan sat alone on the balcony, looking at the bright street lights outside the housing complex before deciding to go to the kitchen. She became lazy after spending her time eating and sleeping every day. She got up from her chair and went to the kitchen to warm a glass of milk. The fridge was stocked with all sorts of foods she normally eats. Jiang Ruolan casually opened a packet of figs, returned to the living room, and turned on her laptop. When Jiang Ruolan heard the sound of the door opening, her heart skipped a beat. She looked up towards the door. She thought Xian Zihao had forgotten her birthday and there was only an hour left. She immediately closed the laptop and hid behind the curtains. Xian Zihao came in and hugged her along with the curtains without saying a word. Shocked, Jiang Ruolan stuck her head out from behind the curtain. "How do you know I''m here?!" He pretended to be mysterious. "This is called a telepathic thought!" Jiang Ruolan pressed him down on the couch and tickled him. He couldn''t stand her teasing anymore, so he grabbed her hand and confessed, "Since when did our house''s curtain wrap around a big circle?" When Jiang Ruolan heard this, she grabbed his neck and retaliated forcibly. When she got tired of playing, she laid on his chest. Jiang Ruolan pretended to wipe her tears and said angrily, "Today is my birthday." Xian Zihao held her in one arm with the other hand behind her head, smiling calmly. "You think I''ve forgotten?" Her eyes lit up. "Do you have a present for me?" Xian Zihao smiled and put his arm around her shoulder. He held her and helped her sit up. "Open the door and take a look." Jiang Ruolan ran away from him and swiftly walked to the door. As she opened the door to look around, she saw a simple little cake cart with a 12-inch layer cake on it. Even though the cake was beautiful, it didn''t look very professional. She couldn''t help but stick her finger on the cake and put it in her mouth. It''s a pretty good cream cake with a mild sweet taste. The only drawback was that the size of the flowers on the cake was not very suitable. Xian Zihao hugged her from behind. "I didn''t buy gifts. It only took me three hours to go to the cake shop after I got back from G City." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She turned her head and looked at his face. "You made this?" Chapter 447 - Birthday Celebration Xian Zihao smiled and patted her shoulder. "I did it on the spur of the moment. Don''t criticize me. No matter how well I''ve cooked in the past, this is the first time I''ve made a cake. I promise I''ll improve it next year." Jiang Ruolan chuckled and ignored him. She pushed him away and pushed the cake trolley into the house as if it were a treasure. "You didn''t say there was a cake! I just woke from my sleep and was starving. Step aside, I''ll cut the cake! It''s almost 12 o''clock. If we don''t cut it soon, we will miss my birthday." Seeing that she seemed happier than if she had received a gift, Xian Zihao just smiled as he watched her run into the kitchen. He followed behind her and watched her search for a suitable knife to cut the cake. "There''s a knife to cut the cake in the cake box." He said. Hearing that, Jiang Ruolan moved the cake slightly and saw the knife below. She pulled out the knife and was about to cut it when Xian Zihao suddenly pressed her hand down. He didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. "The candle hasn''t been blown out yet. Let''s make a wish first." "Aiya, I''m not a child anymore. I just want to eat my birthday cake." Jiang Ruolan looked like a hungry wolf. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, pressed her hand down and gave her a meaningful glance, insisting that she make a wish. Wish. What should she wish? Jiang Ruolan put down the knife and looked at the gentle smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes. Then, she looked at the numbers 2 and 5 on the cake. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes and imitated the way the dramas were played. She placed both of her hands on her chest and softly said, "My first wish is that my husband can work smoothly and happily in the future. No matter what happens in the future, he can get through it easily." "My second wish is for my husband to live until hundred years old and always be fit and healthy. He will no longer have a stomach ache, and people full of evil intentions will stay away from him." "The third wish, I hope that my husband" Xian Zihao stopped her before she could finish. "Why were all the wishes given to me? What about yours?" He asked with a laugh. Jiang Ruolan paused, lowering her head to look at the candles on the cake. She suddenly felt the candlelight caused her eyes to ache. She closed her eyes and quietly said in her heart, "Third wish, I hope Xian Zihao will not be harmed because of me." She didn''t say it out loud. After making a wish, she opened her eyes and immediately blew out the candle, ignoring Xian Zihao''s gaze on her. Probably because Jiang Ruolan looked so happy tonight, Xian Zihao always had a gentle smile on his face. He stayed by her side and watched her eating the cake. This made Jiang Ruolan feel that as long as they continued to be like this, they would be able to stay together until their hair turned white. It''s a pity that her love story no longer contained the dreams she wanted when she was a teenager. Because of the barriers of reality, emotional involvement, and the ability to influence many things, neither Xian Zihao nor her were people who will ignore all changes in their surroundings because of their feelings. They were not children. In fact, Jiang Ruolan had selfish thoughts several times during this month. She wanted Xian Zihao to take her away from this place and leave everything she can''t face behind. But even if she wanted to, she couldn''t. So much selfishness... After eating two pieces of cake with her, Xian Zihao went to take a shower. Jiang Ruolan sat in the living room, eating her cake, while hearing the sound of water splashing in the bathroom. Her gaze never left the clock on the wall. Although this twelve-inch cake was only two layers, it was still a very heavy food. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to stop after eating half of it. She cut another piece and put it on a plate, continuing to put it in her mouth. Her phone had run out of battery by the evening, and Jiang Ruolan was too lazy to charge it. Only now did she remember to recharge her phone. As she turned it on, short messages started flooding her phone one by one. Since her date of birth was listed in her job information, with Xiong Ruogang as the head, many of her former colleagues from Fengyu Media sent her happy birthday wishes, including her former friends and classmates. Jiang Yijun didn''t miss out either. With so many messages of blessing, Jiang Ruolan just realized that she had so many friends and close friends. Even so, she still didn''t know who she should talk to about her heaviest concerns. Who should she tell? Who understands? Jiang Ruolan felt a warmth on her shoulder. Xian Zihao, who was standing behind her, caressed her hair gently with his fingers. After fiddling with it for a while, he began to try to make the simplest three braids. Jiang Ruolan felt her scalp itch and turned around with a smile, wanting to push him away. In the end, when she saw how serious his gaze was when he braided her hair, as if the hair in his hands were his most precious possessions, she didn''t stop him. She watched his movements with rapt attention until Xian Zihao raised his eyes, swung her braided hair in front of her eyes, and said, "I saw Guiying''s braiding when I was young." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were fixed on him. Half of her heart was full of happiness while the other half with pain. Seeing the look in her eyes, Xian Zihao shortened the distance of his face to hers and kissed her lips softly. Then he soothingly kissed her on the forehead. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help it. She put her arms around his shoulders and tiptoeing to give him a warm response. *** When Xian Zihao finally fell asleep, Jiang Ruolan stood up and leaned against the window in a daze. No matter how she tried, she couldn''t sleep that night. Finally, she went into the living room and turned on the laptop and the tv. She randomly chose a TV show and watched it. Even though her eyes were focused on the laptop, she can hear the sound of the broadcast. Nothing can enter her mind and her eyes seemed to be focused on a single point, unable to shift away from it. The drama finally ended. The music began to echo in the living room as the ending song played. Jiang Ruolan stayed awake until dawn. When Xian Zihao woke up and was about to go to work, she was still sitting on the couch in the living room. However, the laptop was turned off and was set aside. Her eyes focused on a piece of A4-sized paper on the coffee table. "Ruolan? Why aren''t you sleeping?" Xian Zihao was obviously busy all day and had tried his best to come back early to make cakes for her in the evening. He was so tired that he fell asleep very soundly. Usually if he felt a slight movement while he slept, he would be awake. But last night, he slept very soundly, and seeing that she was in the living room, he frowned and walked towards her. Jiang Ruolan turned and smiled at him. "It''s okay, I''m not sleepy." "What''s wrong?" Xian Zihao walked over and sat down next to her, hugging her. Realizing that her body was cold, his frown became deeper. "You didn''t sleep at all last night? Have you been sitting here all night?" Jiang Ruolan remained silent. She lowered her head and took a deep breath. Xian Zihao hugged her and asked gently, "What''s the matter?" Yesterday, if Jiang Ruolan hadn''t been selfish enough, she might have spoken to him about the divorce agreements. She admitted that she was selfish enough to enjoy the happiness and romance of the night before. Actually, Jiang Ruolan really loved Xian Zihao. She loved his gentleness and tenderness, but once her birthday was over, she had to let him know that they can''t continue their relationship anymore. Jiang Ruolan helped straighten his shirt collar and said lightly, "Zihao, let''s get divorced." Chapter 448 - What Would You Do Upon hearing her word, his gaze did not shift away from her. Xian Zihao kept staring at her as if he had never seen the paper on the coffee table. He did not question her, nor did his expression change much. Noticing his gaze on her, Jiang Ruolan''s heart tightened. She turned around, pushed his arm from her, and coldly said, "You''ve been hiding this for so long. You should know that one day I''ll find out the truth. You should understand why I want to get divorced. I don''t want to say too much. Just sign the divorce papers that I''ve printed out." With that said, Jiang Ruolan wanted to stand up. She couldn''t stand the smell of Xian Zihao that she liked. She was afraid that she would not have the heart to be ruthless. Since she''s already talking, it would be easier for her to be direct with him. Xian Zihao didn''t move. He just stared at her. Even when she stood up, his gaze still glued to her face. It was as if he wanted to see from her expression how determined she had been. When Jiang Ruolan turned back to look at him, Xian Zihao shifted his gaze and looked at the divorce agreement on the coffee table. "You thought about it for a month, but in the end, you still made such a choice?" He picked up the divorce agreement on the table and looked at the contents of the letter. His gaze was calm, neither happy nor angry. Jiang Ruolan could not tell what he was thinking. She took a deep breath. "Zihao, you know that your grandfather forced my mother to die, right?" Xian Zihao frowned and put down a divorce agreement. He looked at Jiang Ruolan, "Ruolan, did you choose to divorce because I didn''t tell you the truth before and hid it from you for too long or it was because of a grudge from twenty-one years ago?" Jiang Ruolan looked him straight in the eye and said calmly, "Even though I don''t feel very comfortable because you didn''t explain the truth to me, I understand. I know that you don''t want to ruin our relationship and the harmony of this marriage. Actually, you are not wrong. You were so young back then, and you didn''t know what your grandfather and father were doing. You couldn''t stop it. You were innocent. I knew that, so Zihao, I am very calm now. You and I will never be enemies, but this husband-wife relationship, I don''t think we''ll be able to continue either." "After all, this so-called revenge never existed in my world, it only appeared a month ago. I thought I could let it go because of your kindness towards me and your innocence. I can ignore all these things, but Zihao, you and the Xian Family are one. You are from the Xian Family, and nothing can change that." "I always thought Greenville Residence as our home, our world, it has nothing to do with other people. However, I can''t be selfish. I can''t live in this place forever. Please just sign this agreement." Xian Zihao''s eyes were reddened, but he remained calm. He just looked at her, and after she finished speaking, he said in a deep voice, "Since you are very calm now, I will tell you directly. I will not sign this divorce agreement. Ever since I, Xian Zihao, married you, I never planned to sign something like this!" "You must sign it!" Jiang Ruolan''s heart trembled as she shouted in anger. Xian Zihao looked at her before he walked towards her. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to retreat, he pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly. When she was about to struggle, he gently said, "Ruolan, I know that you feel sad. You cannot face grandfather and father, and I also know that you have been in a dilemma for the past month. I have been waiting...Waiting for you to decide because I have no other choice. I may be able to handle too many things, but I can''t handle your mood right now." Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes and looked at the living room ceiling, trying her best not to let the tears fall. Both her hands pushed his chest, pushing him away forcefully. "Let me go." "I know it''s hard for you to accept that truth and it''s harder for you to accept the Xian Family who has never been fair to you. Ruolan, please let me be selfish for once. Just think of me. Don''t give up on our family, don''t leave, okay?" Jiang Ruolan gritted her teeth and pushed him away with all her might. She had never used much force before. Xian Zihao was pushed one step before he could respond in a timely manner. He then looked at her with eyes full of sadness. "Ruo..." "Xian Zihao, please don''t force me! Let me make such a choice! I am sadder than anyone else! I understand in my heart how the Xian Family treated me. I also understand how you treat me." "When I found out this so-called truth, I thought I was going to collapse, but I didn''t, because the truth is the truth, and I had no choice but to accept it. Money laundering, how dark this secret was? To save his son, your grandfather would do anything. Perhaps there is someone more ruthless than your grandfather in the past, but he is still one of them! So what if I know the truth? I''m just a commoner, and I can''t avenge my mother! Even if your grandfather were to put a blade in front of me and tell me to kill him, I wouldn''t be able to do it!" Jiang Ruolan shouted with all her might, "Can you not force me? I don''t want to continue to suffer like this. On the one hand, there''s you, and the other hand, it''s hatred. These two things have tormented me for a month. Please, Zihao Just let me go! No matter how lonely or bitter my life will be in the future, it is still so much better than I am suffering like now!" Xian Zihao tried to hug her again, but Jiang Ruolan forcefully pushed his hand away and glared at him. "It would be fine if it''s just an old grudge between two families, but the problem was not ordinary! Your grandfather, Xian Tingfeng, forced my mother to die! Force her to commit suicide! The bloody scene is still swirling in my mind! Not only in my mind, but also in the small room where you keep all the information about the crime!" She looked at him. "If you were me, what would you do? Your mother died tragically in front of you and one day, you know that she was forced to die by the family members of the person you love, what will you do? Xian Zihao! You tell me, what would you do?!" "Ruolan, don''t be agitated! We''ll have a good talk. You''re pregnant now, so you can''t be too angry!" Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s bloodshot eyes, yet at the same time, she was holding back her tears with all her might, Xian Zihao was worried. The emotions that she had suppressed for more than a month finally burst out. This kind of denial made Xian Zihao frown. He walked forward and pulled her into his embrace despite her struggles. "Alright, alright, you can say whatever you want. You can scold me or beat me up however you want, but don''t be too agitated. It''s not good for your body! Have you forgotten what the doctor told you?" Jiang Ruolan hid her resentment deep within her heart. She thought that she would ruthlessly scold him, so she might as well tear off her pride. However, when he tightly hugged her body, she finally couldn''t hold it in any longer. Jiang Ruolan had never cried like this. She had never cried so unrestrainedly, as if her whole world had collapsed overnight, as if she was searching for hope in all the despair but never found it. The despair and pain in her crying made Xian Zihao''s heart ache. Chapter 449 - Why Am I Like This, Don’t You Know Xian Zihao hugged her tightly, bent his head down, and kissed her hair, her brow. He then wiped the tears from her cheeks. "I''m glad you''re crying. I''ve been watching you hold your feelings for a month. I''m afraid you''ll fall depressed, it''s good you''re crying. Ruolan, I''m here with you. I''ll stay with you and no matter what happened, we''ll face it together, I''ll accompany you, okay?" Jiang Ruolan sobbed and shook her head loudly, shouting, "I want a divorce!" "No way!" Xian Zihao rejected her straightforwardly and hugged her even tighter. "I want a divorce!" Jiang Ruolan insisted on her decision and pushed him away with her hand, "Xian Zihao, let me go! Don''t force me! I beg you! I beg you to let me go! Divorce me! I beg you!" He held her tightly, unwavering. "I won''t let go!" "Let go! Let go of me!" Seeing that she was fighting too hard, Xian Zihao loosened his grip. He didn''t want to hurt her. As Jiang Ruolan fought with all her might, Xian Zihao looked at her seriously and said harshly, "Jiang Ruolan, if I let you go now, I will be the most scumbag person in this world! Now that you are behaving like this, not only will I not let you go, From now on, you can''t leave Greenville Residence even half a step! I''m worried about your condition!" "I''m fine! I just want to leave! Let go of me! I can''t stand it anymore! Every day, I dream about my mother''s death! Zihao, I know you love me. If you love me, then let me go! Don''t let me suffer like this, I beg you." Jiang Ruolan cried as she slowly lowered her body and knees. She wanted to kneel to Xian Zihao. "I beg you!" Seeing that she was about to kneel, Xian Zihao''s eyes reddened as he pulled her up forcefully. "What are you doing? You''re crazy!" "Yes! I''m crazy! Every time I sleep, all the memories of my mother committing suicide playing in my mind until I get a nightmare! You too can go crazy if you watch your mom commit suicide terribly!" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes reddened as she shouted at him. "Xian Zihao, what Cui Liuxian said before was right. Why must you keep a woman like me, who has a deep grudge against your Xian Family, by your side? Are you happy to see me suffer?" "Why?" Xian Zihao''s gaze locked onto her, his hands firmly gripped her shoulders as he made her look at him. "Why am I like this, don''t you know?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head loudly and covered her ears with her hands. "I don''t know! I don''t know anything! I just know that I''m really going crazy! This is the hardest choice I''ve ever made in my life, but I can''t help it! Xian Zihao, no matter how much I love you, my mother won''t come back! My mother ... she won''t be able to come back! She won''t be able to come back!" Seeing that the more she talked, the more agitated she became, Xian Zihao held her struggling body down and said softly, "Calm down first, we''ll think of another way. There must be a way! There will be a way to achieve the best of both worlds, and I don''t want you to suffer every day. Ruolan, you''re hurting me too, so give me time, okay?" "How can I give you time! You already know everything. The reason you hid it from me is that you want to think of a way to help me before I find out, right? But after so long, have you thought about it?" Jiang Ruolan no longer struggled and calmed down. She raised her head and looked at Xian Zihao''s eyes coldly. There was not the only concern for her but also seriousness in his eyes. He cares more about this than she did! Xian Zihao''s grip tightened on her shoulder. Jiang Ruolan sneered, "The dead can''t be resurrected, what idea can you think of? Can you give me a living mother? Can you, Xian Zihao, turn back time and give me the love I should have received when I was little? Honestly, I never dared to hope for anything that was not there! But why should you torture me like this?" "All of this is something you can''t do. The person who caused my misery and even forced my mother to die twenty-one years ago was actually your beloved grandfather! It''s all because of your father''s greed! Why should my mother be miserable because of what your family had done? My mother was innocent! Why would they want to force her to die?! For the sake of your Xian Family''s reputation and safety, Jia Zhenzhen went crazy and my mother died! What else can''t Xian Tingfeng and Xian Jian can''t do?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly laughed out loud. "I finally know why grandpa wasn''t angry when he found out that Jia Zhenzhen had been taken home. He was in no hurry to send her away because the reopening period of the case was over! He had driven a woman crazy to protect his son and locked her up abroad! Now, he can tolerate Jia Zhenzhen because he wanted Jiang Yijun to return to the Xian Family calmly and without revenge! The Old Man will use any available methods to achieve all his goals!" She smiled, "My mother is more foolish. What did she think of leaving the necklace to me? This necklace could ruin the reputation of some of the sinners involved in this matter. However, I, Jiang Ruolan, have no strength, so what''s the point of the necklace in my hand?" Jiang Ruolan blinked once and kept laughing, "That''s why I now understand why Zhan Lian is so eager to find the necklace after we get married. She''s afraid that I''ll borrow your strength. If you want to reopen the case and investigate it, then the outcome will be different." Xian Zihao only looked at her, not once he interrupted her. Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were ice-cold, but they had already returned to being calm. Perhaps she was always calm. She already used all of these painful emotions to say what she wanted to say. Xian Zihao looked her in the eye, looking at her intensely. "Ruolan, I know what you''re suffering from. Your mother''s death isn''t really a small surprise in your life. It''s just that you used to hold back, and you don''t like to exaggerate the pain. Now that the truth is pressing down on you so hard that you can''t breathe, you have no choice but to run away, but where can you run away? Do you think I will be at ease if you run away?" He caressed her damp cheeks. "You''re pregnant. With a big belly, how are you going to get away from me?" Jiang Ruolan looked at him with red eyes. "I can live well. Jiang Ruolan in front of you is not that weak! Xian Zihao, even if I leave you, I will not die!" "But I will!" He interrupted her, his eyes were heavy. Jiang Ruolan stared at him in shock. "If you leave, I''ll worry about you all day. I won''t be able to eat or sleep well, and it''s hard for me to focus on my job. You won''t die, but I will." He looked at her with a look of certainty. Finally, his voice slowed down and he said in a soft tone, "You are the little hedgehog whose thorns I have pulled out. Once you leave my sight, do you want me to carry only the thorns you left behind?" Jiang Ruolan''s face turned cold. "Xian Zihao, are you forcing me?" Xian Zihao looked at her silently. After a long time, he finally said, "Yes, I''m forcing you to stay. Forcing you to stay by my side obediently." "And if I don''t?" She stared at him. Xian Zihao smiled and did not reply. Just as she was about to cry in astonishment, he lowered his head and gently said, "It''s useless to argue about it now. You didn''t sleep last night, and now you''re crying so hard. I''ll carry you back to our room and have a good sleep first. Look at your face, it''s already very pale, so wife, don''t let me worry about you from now on, hmm?" Chapter 450 - What Happened Between You And Zihao Xian Zihao''s actions stunned Jiang Ruolan. When she came back to her senses, she had been carried to the bedroom. When she was about to speak, he laid her on the bed gently. "You haven''t slept all night, have you? Aren''t you sleepy?" "Xian Zihao." Jiang Ruolan opened her mouth, but she was interrupted by Xian Zihao pulling the blanket over her body. "I don''t..." Jiang Ruolan, at first, wanted to say that she didn''t feel sleepy. How can she sleep like this? She had never seen this side of Xian Zihao before. He had actually pretended to be deaf and acted shamelessly with her! Xian Zihao was already standing, but when he was about to leave, he turned and looked at her. Seeing the stubbornness in her eyes, he frowned and said, "No matter how much you struggle, I''m not going to sign the divorce agreement. It''s better for you just to sleep and rest." Honestly speaking, Jiang Ruolan can hate the Xian Family, but she can''t stop herself from falling in love with Xian Zihao. Seeing him like this, she also knew that he was just smiling on the surface, and he must have felt very sad inside. Maybe this matter was also burdening him. Jiang Ruolan leaned back against the headboard, watching his expression as he stood next to the bed and looked at her. She said nothing more, just closed her eyes, and then she shrank back into the blanket and lifted the blanket to cover her head. In the end, not long after, the blanket was removed by him. "Don''t sleep like this, you can''t breathe. Lie down well." Xian Zihao sat on the edge of the bed and placed his hands slowly on her head, stroking her hair. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She just looked at him calmly with determination, indicating that they should divorce. It''s been a month, and she''s been suffering for a month. No matter how reluctant she was, if she continued to live like this, she would definitely go crazy. "Don''t think too much about it, go to sleep first. I won''t be going to the Xian Group today, but I have some things to take care of. If you can''t find me after you wake up, then go to the study room, hmm?" The more he acted like this, the crueler she felt. He was obviously already in a state of disintegration, so why did he have to maintain the illusion that nothing had changed? ''Xian Zihao, are you betting on the tenderness of my heart and the depth of my love for you?'' Now was not the time to judge everything by love. Maybe Xian Zihao understood what was playing in her mind. He then got up and walked out, and before he left, there was a heavy look in his eyes. Jiang Ruolan''s face was indeed pale, and recently she had not been able to sleep well. She didn''t sleep last night until dawn, and her body could not bear it any longer. Though there were too many things to take care of, but right now, she could not think of them too much. When the bedroom door was gently closed by Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes, sighed, and fell into sleep. In her dream, blood was splattered on the ground. The two little children stood in a pool of blood on the ground as they saw the bloody scene in front of them. Two figures stood in front of them. It was Xian Tingfeng who was killing Jiang Ruolan''s mother, Zhou Qingling! Xian Tingfeng, who forced her mother to commit suicide by jumping from a high building. Xian Tingfeng, who, for his own sake, neglected human life. Not only did he force Jiang Ruolan''s mother to die, he even ruined her whole life! "Lan." Seeing her mother squatting in front of her and smiling like a flower, the little girl who hugged the little child, smiled. She placed the doll to the side and jumped into the woman''s embrace. However, just as she pounced forward, she actually missed. Beneath her feet was a terrifying tall building. If she took another step forward, she would be severely mutilated like a woman who had just jumped to commit suicide. "Mommy" "Mom " "Ah! Jiang Ruolan suddenly sat up from the bed. Her eyes were wide open as she stared at the wall. She sat there dumbly without moving for a long time. "Ruolan?" Seeing her expression after waking up, Zhan An was also shocked. After staring at her for a long time, she whispered, "Child, do you have a nightmare?" Jiang Ruolan abruptly turned her head and saw Zhan An sitting next to her. She was stunned for a moment, then looked around. The word "mother" that was about to come out of her mouth suddenly stopped. Although Zhan An was also a victim and innocent in the incident, she (Jiang Ruolan) had already reached this point and can no longer call her "mother". "What kind of nightmare did you have? Why are you so scared that you can''t speak?" Zhan An stroked her hair gently. "Look at you, so much cold sweat coming out of your forehead. You''re just dreaming. Don''t be afraid." Zhan An stood up and poured a cup of water for Jiang Ruolan before handing it to her. "Here, drink this water first. Hopefully, it will help to calm your nerves." Jiang Ruolan took the cup and lowered her head to drink. She had been hiding for a month and in the end, she still met Zhan An. She didn''t know what to say now. "I called this morning and just heard from Zihao that yesterday was your birthday. Child, you didn''t even tell your family about your birthday. If I knew, I would celebrate it with you! How about we celebrate it today with the rest of the Xian Family? After all, this is your first birthday after marrying into the Xian Family, so we''ll need to gather everyone. Why don''t you come to Xian Residence tonight?" Zhan An then smiled and said, "There are a lot of things going on in the Xian Group recently. When I arrived, Zihao was still on the phone with his secretary, so I didn''t greet him and just came in to see you. I initially wanted to accompany you, but I didn''t have the heart to wake you up when I saw you sleeping. Then I saw you screaming and sitting up! You really scared me! What kind of dream are you dreaming about for you to be so scared?" Jiang Ruolan took a few sips before lowering the cup. After a moment of hesitation, she looked at Zhan An and smiled, "It''s nothing. It''s just an ordinary nightmare. There''s no need for you to feel worried. I''m not a child anymore." Zhan An was able to tell that she didn''t want to talk about it, so she (Zhan An) just sat on the side of the bed and took the cup from her hand, "Ruolan, why do you look so pale? It''s okay if you don''t want to celebrate your birthday, but you haven''t come back to visit the Old Man since he was discharged from the hospital. No matter what, you have to take some time to go back and take a look." Zhan An raised her hand and lovingly touched her head and face. "Is there something on your mind?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head. "No. I may not have fully woken up from my nightmare and woke up in a hurry, that''s why I felt a little dizzy." Zhan An looked at her again. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was fine but strangely quiet, she held her hand. After thinking for a while, she said, "Ruolan, I don''t know if I should say something ..." Jiang Ruolan looked at her. "What do you want to say?" "I called this morning to ask Zihao why he didn''t tell me that yesterday was your birthday. I wanted to celebrate it with you today and that''s why I came here. As I walked into the house, I saw the agreement on the coffee table with some items placed on it. I initially wanted to pack the items on the table, but in the end, I accidentally hit the letter of agreement." Zhan An then looked at her, "Ruolan, what happened between you and Zihao? What about this divorce agreement?" Jiang Ruolan was taken aback. She was about to explain when the bedroom door opened. Xian Zihao stood in the doorway and asked, "Mom, aren''t you supposed to accompany Guiying?" Zhan An only turned her head to look at him once before continuing to look at Jiang Ruolan. In this situation, Jiang Ruolan was more unwilling to face the Xian Family''s questions directly. She lowered her head and quietly clenched her fists. Her nails were digging into the palms of her hands. The pain made her clear-headed enough to remember what she had done. Now that she had reached this step, she had no choice. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and said, "I ..." Chapter 451 - I’m Sorry "Mom, come here for a moment." At this moment, Xian Zihao spoke at the door. Zhan An frowned as she looked doubtfully at Jiang Ruolan, who was about to say something but suddenly stopped. She then looked at her son, got up, and walked towards him. "Zihao?" Xian Zihao had one hand in his pants pocket. Since he didn''t go to the company, he just wore casual and comfortable clothes at home. He glanced at Jiang Ruolan for a moment before walking towards the living room. His face was full of pressure. After the bedroom door closed, Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how Xian Zihao would explain it to Zhan An. But no matter how much he explained, she didn''t have the energy to think about it. If the Xian Family had considered Zhou Qingling''s feelings at the time, then would she (Jiang Ruolan) had been more lenient towards the future and not forced herself to a dead end? They had been cruel, but why couldn''t she be cruel? If she continued to torture herself like this, she feared that sooner or later, she will become a haggard person. Right now, she didn''t look like a human nor a ghost. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what Zhan An had talked with Xian Zihao. In short, after she followed him out of the room, she didn''t come to see Jiang Ruolan again. Jiang Ruolan sat alone on the bed, looking out the window. She closed her eyes before she took off the blanket, opened the bedroom door, and walked out. The moment she walked out, she saw Xian Zihao sitting on the couch in the living room with the divorce agreement in his hand. It seemed like he was going to destroy it in the shredder. She walked over and took the agreement from him. "Xian Zihao, you saw it, right? Are you sure we should continue living like this? Aren''t you afraid that I''ll upset your grandfather and reveal to everyone how ugly your father was back then? You are not afraid if one day I will take revenge? What can you do if all that happens?" "Since you woke up, let''s eat." Xian Zihao ignored the agreement she held in her hands and pretended as if he had not heard her. He turned around and walked into the kitchen. "I cooked a lot of lunch just now, but you''re still asleep, so I put it in the pot. Now it''s ready to eat." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a pained expression. She could not bear it any longer and quickly grabbed his hand. "Zihao! This is torturing me! Torturing us! Divorce is the best option for us! Can you let me go? I don''t want to force myself to make a big scene in the Xian Family one day! I want to leave because I don''t want to force everything out of control! I can be calm when facing you! But I can''t guarantee what will happen when I see your grandfather and father! I beg you, let me go!" Xian Zihao simply looked at her and didn''t say anything. Then he slowly pulled his hand away from her grip and said softly, "Let''s eat." As he spoke, he went into the kitchen to fetch the utensils. Jiang Ruolan slowly touched her stomach. In a split-second, her tears fell like rain. ''Xian Zihao, can you stop working so hard to make this relationship work?'' ''Do you have to torture me like this?'' When Xian Zihao took out a plate and gestured for her to eat, Jiang Ruolan didn''t move. She just stood there, looking at him. "Come and eat. You haven''t eaten since morning." He insisted. "You''re not going to sign it, are you?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t look at the food on the table. She just stared at him. Xian Zihao frowned, as if he really didn''t like the topic. His voice also became colder, but with more determination, he said, "I said I wasn''t going to sign it. I don''t want to repeat myself for the third time. Come and eat." Jiang Ruolan turned around and returned to the bedroom, not even sparing him a glance. She didn''t eat that day. No matter how Xian Zihao tried to coax her, she would close her eyes and lean back on the bed, saying, "Divorce me. Let me go." Xian Zihao still did not sign it. Because of her stubborn hunger strike, he simply brought the paper to the shredder machine and destroyed it. Jiang Ruolan woke up from her dream that night only to find that Xian Zihao was not lying beside her. She was very hungry. She knew that the babies in her womb must also be very hungry. She looked at the time and saw it was 3 a.m. She got up from the bed, thinking that even if she didn''t want to eat, she should let her babies eat, so she went to find soy milk powder for her to drink in the kitchen. When she opened the bedroom door, she saw that the light in the living room had turned on. Xian Zihao was sitting on the couch, alone. Just when Jiang Ruolan was about to ask where he had gone, she saw a drunkenness in his eyes, and his eyes were bloodshot. Xian Zihao just glanced at her and said nothing. His slender fingers unbuttoned his shirt. "Is there dinner tonight?" Jiang Ruolan frowned, not knowing when he had left. "Yes." Xian Zihao got up and walked to the bathroom. "I''m going to take a shower." Looking at Xian Zihao''s staggering steps, Jiang Ruolan felt extremely upset. Why did her life have so many obstacles? She thought this kind of happiness would last, but in the end, she''s still ended up just like this. The hunger strike was only the way for her to force him to divorce her, but in the end, she still had to worry about his stomach. Jiang Ruolan had wanted to make herself some soy milk powder to drink, but it had ended up with her making a sobering tea for Xian Zihao. She placed the cup on the coffee table in the living room and thought for a moment. She didn''t wait for him to come out of the bathroom. She went back to her bedroom. Jiang Ruolan sat on the bed, leaning against the headboard. She couldn''t sleep because once she closed her eyes, all she could see were the bloody dreams and the memories of her mother committing suicide. It''s been a month, a full month. Was her mother watching her from the sky? Once, she didn''t know anything, so she blindly chose this happiness. But now, she knew everything, so how could she continue to feel at ease? Jiang Ruolan tossed and turned around on the bed, not daring to fall asleep again. Not long after, she heard the bathroom door open. She was hoping that Xian Zihao would see the cup, hoping that he would drink it. But she didn''t hear him take the cup. She only heard him come out of the bathroom and continued up to the second floor. He didn''t even go back to the bedroom. Jiang Ruolan hugged her blanket and said softly, "I''m sorry ..." Chapter 452 - Stop Torturing Yourself On the second and third day, Jiang Ruolan still hadn''t eaten. It was easy for her to become tired from hunger, so she could just lie in bed, quietly look out the window, or read a book. She''s been going on for a few days and she still doubted whether this hunger strike was too much, but since she had already done it, why not do it to the end? In the end, she just wanted an ending. Because Jiang Ruolan didn''t eat and get tired easily, she slept more and more. Xian Zihao would personally prepare the food and place it next to her bed, gently persuading her to eat. However, she would ruthlessly push him away repeatedly without looking at him. Perhaps there was a limit to his gentleness, perhaps he would always patiently coax her no matter what she did, but she forced him into a corner with a hunger strike, which angered him in the end. Xian Zihao had been in his study looking through documents for three consecutive nights and had not returned to the bedroom. Every time Jiang Ruolan slept, she would definitely dream. Every dream of her must be a memory of when her mother committed suicide and was covered in blood. She woke up covered in cold sweat repeatedly. This time, she cried and suddenly sat up in bed. Jiang Ruolan''s body was drenched in cold sweats. When she opened her eyes and felt someone by her side, she immediately turned around with an alert and immediately saw Xian Zihao standing next to the bed, looking at her with displeasure. He apparently had just entered the room and stopped next to the bed because of the violent reaction from her. Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. Because she hadn''t eaten in three days, her face was a little pale. She sighed again before weakly asking, "When did you come in?" Xian Zihao, on the other hand, didn''t say a word. He only looked at the terror and pain in her eyes, staring deeply at her. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want him to see her fears and vulnerabilities. She''s been hiding as much as possible for the past month, but lately, she''s gotten more and more out of control. She turned around, closed her eyes, and said in a low voice, "If you have nothing to say, then I will go back to sleep." "Still won''t eat?" Xian Zihao asked while looking at her. His voice was still full of patience and tenderness. Even though Jiang Ruolan was currently tormenting him, forcing him to have nothing to say to her, he would still patiently coax her to eat a little. "You know what I''m waiting for." Jiang Ruolan continued to lie down, pulling the blanket back over herself and closing her eyes, not looking at him. Xian Zihao frowned, "It''s been three days. Even if you don''t want to eat, you have to do it for the sake of your children! If this continues, you will fall sick! You are having trouble with me, so why should you torture yourself? Do you really want me to force you to eat?" Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were closed as she tried to ignore him. In fact, her heart had already been broken into pieces. How could she not know that this was not good? She just wanted to ask for a divorce, was that hard for Xian Zihao to do? What else could she do other than to make him feel really helpless? It had been three days As long as she continued to persevere--. Her thought was cut by the sound of the bedroom door being slammed shut. His voice was not soft and it was enough to express his anger. Xian Zihao was truly angry. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes. Maybe Xian Zihao had been angry with her since the first day she stopped eating, but he didn''t think she would last that long. In three days, occasionally, Jiang Ruolan would only drink water, but she would not eat any single thing. Plus, Xian Zihao also brought her favorite foods every day, coaxing her to eat. If it wasn''t for her mother''s deep hatred, why would she torture him like this and then torture herself! *** The next day. As usual, Sister Yanmei came to clean the house. Although Xian Zihao didn''t say anything, since Jiang Ruolan rarely came out of the bedroom, Sister Yanmei could vaguely tell that something was wrong with this couple. She purposely made some porridge and when Xian Zihao came down from the second floor, she walked in with a bowl in her hand and whispered, "She still hasn''t eaten, right? Do you want me to try it?" Xian Zihao remained silent as he looked at the bowl of porridge in Sister Yanmei''s hand. How could he not know Jiang Ruolan''s temper? She''s usually very rational and won''t play around like this, but to force him to divorced her by using this kind of method, she must have suffered thousands of times in her heart. If he couldn''t force her to eat, let alone Sister Yanmei. At that moment, the bedroom door opened. Jiang Ruolan, who had lost weight after a few days, walked out slowly. Seeing that she had come out, Sister Yanmei smiled as she brought a bowl of porridge towards her. She said with a smile, "Young Madam, you should eat this porridge. This is an almond porridge that I made especially for you." Jiang Ruolan stood in place and glanced at Sister Yanmei. She gave a friendly smile and shook her head. "I am not hungry." After she said that, she walked towards the bathroom. Even though she didn''t eat anything, there was still water to drink every day. It was normal for her to go to the toilet. However, she was too weak and when she walked a few steps, her body staggered. Sister Yanmei put down the bowl and wanted to help her, but Xian Zihao signaled her with his eyes to stay away. Sister Yanmei had no choice but to put away her bowl and go to the kitchen to clean up. A few minutes later, Jiang Ruolan opened the bathroom door and walked out. Just as she opened the door, she felt dizzy and almost slipped, but luckily, she held the door frame just in time. Jiang Ruolan leaned against the door and took a deep breath. She then struggled to stand up straight, then slowly walking toward the bedroom. After only taking a few steps, her legs became weakened and her vision turned black. Her body could not bear the pain. At that moment, Xian Zihao stepped forward to support her, but Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the strength to stand steadily. While he was supporting her, her body couldn''t help but slump down to the ground. "Ruolan!" Seeing that she was really weak, Xian Zihao frowned. He bent down and lifted her by the waist. He then called out for Sister Yanmei, "Sister Yanmei, bring the porridge. I''ll feed her!" "Alright!" Sister Yanmei replied from the kitchen and quickly brought out the porridge that had not yet cooled down. When she saw Xian Zihao carrying Jiang Ruolan into the bedroom, she quickly followed. Jiang Ruolan knew it was Xian Zihao who carried her, but she didn''t have the strength to push him away or say no. When he put her on the bed, she subconsciously curled up into a ball and grabbed the blanket with her fingers. Jiang Ruolan frowned as she said in a hoarse voice, "Don''t worry about me." Xian Zihao looked at her but said nothing. When Sister Yanmei brought the bowl of porridge, he immediately took it and then signaled for her to call a doctor. When Sister Yanmei came out, Xian Zihao lightly held a bowl of porridge with a spoon and fed it to her, saying softly, "Be good, please eat. If this continues, you will fall sick." Jiang Ruolan felt the porridge on her lips. Even though she wanted to open her mouth, she still kept turning her head away from him. "Ruolan, don''t be like this. You can''t take it anymore. Please eat." Xian Zihao patiently fed the porridge back to her mouth. His voice was soft, like the most mellow voice in the world. Seeing that she didn''t want to open her mouth, Xian Zihao frowned and suddenly put down the bowl. Raising his hand, he pinched her chin and forced open her mouth and fed the porridge to her. Jiang Ruolan struggled for a moment, she could not eat or swallow anything. "Ouch!" "You " Seeing her in such a miserable state, Xian Zihao patted her shoulder and then helped her up. He caressed her face with a pained expression, "Ruolan, stop tormenting yourself like this. I don''t want to force you. If I don''t, you won''t eat. I won''t watch you starve to death! I beg you, eat something. At least eat this small bowl of porridge." Jiang Ruolan was in pain. After vomiting, she felt even worse. She shook her head, but her eyebrows were knitted tightly together due to the discomfort. She helplessly let Xian Zihao hug her and lean into his arms. She was weak and quiet, as if she would disappear in the next second. Xian Zihao''s hand was on Jiang Ruolan''s shoulder. He looked at her, then tried to feed her again. He brought the spoon to her mouth, but she still did not open her mouth. Xian Zihao sighed. He put down the spoon and once again caressed her face. He touched her forehead and found that it was a little hot. He was so angry that he wanted nothing more than to pour all the food into her stomach. After Jiang Ruolan fell down the stairs one last time, her pregnant body could not withstand the torture. If this situation kept dragging, Xian Zihao was afraid she really wouldn''t be able to survive. She would rather die than see the Xian Family again. She would rather die than have anything to do with the Xian Family. Xian Zihao tightened his grip on her shoulder, looked down at her haggard and almost transparent face, before saying in a low, hoarse voice, "All right, I''ll sign it. Ruolan, you eat now. I''ll sign it as soon as you''ve eaten. I agree to divorce. Will you eat?" Chapter 453 - Untitled When Jiang Ruolan heard that he finally agreed, she wasn''t happy. She just quietly leaned into his embrace, tears flowing down her face onto his shirt. Xian Zihao saw her tears and sighed as he wiped it for her. He then took a bowl of porridge and held it to his chest. He scooped up a spoonful of porridge and brought it to her mouth again. "Eat first. I''ll sign it after you''re done eating." Jiang Ruolan gently turned her head away and said in a weak voice, "But the agreement, you already destroyed it." Xian Zihao frowned and looked at her deeply. "I know you have saved it on your laptop. I''ll go back to my study and print it out again. Can you eat it now?" Jiang Ruolan held back her tears as she slowly looked at him and asked, "Zihao, are you blaming me for being so ruthless?" Xian Zihao just stared at her mouth, "Don''t talk about this. Let''s eat first." Jiang Ruolan sniffed and obediently opened her mouth. The moment the warm porridge entered her mouth, she covered her aching nose. She wanted to vomit. Xian Zihao''s expression was tense. He just watched as she ate, patiently feeding one bite at a time, as if nothing was more important for him than letting her eat something. When the bowl of porridge was almost empty, Jiang Ruolan rubbed her stomach. "I''m full. I haven''t eaten for a few days. If I suddenly eat too much, my stomach won''t be able to take it anymore. Let''s do what you have promised first." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. He put down the bowl and wiped her mouth. Although there was no trace of food in her mouth, he wiped it for her. The truth was he was wiping the tears in the corner of her mouth. Jiang Ruolan leaned against his chest without moving, as if she was enjoying this final moment of gentleness. She had achieved her goal, but her heart felt bitter. On the other hand, Xian Zihao did not hold her for too long. He helped her lean against the headboard. After that, he stood up and left. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan called out his name. Xian Zihao stopped in front of the bedroom door and turned to look at her. He said, "I''m going to print the divorce agreement." His voice was as if he was speaking to a complete stranger, but the words that followed were even more distant and indifferent than when they first met a year ago. Jiang Ruolan looked at his back as he walked out. In the end, she made it to this step. ''Jiang Ruolah oh, Jiang Roolan, your life is really miserable. The happiness that you have has been destroyed with your own hands.'' **** Jiang Ruolan was standing in front of the French window and looked at the view outside. A doctor had already come to check on her body. He advised her to eat more nutritious food and take care of herself more. Jiang Ruolan had just eaten a bowl of porridge and although she didn''t faint anymore, her strength was still not as good as usual. She didn''t know how long Xian Zihao was going to spend his time in the study room, but since he had already promised her, she didn''t have to urge him anymore. Jiang Ruolan told Sister Yanmei to go home first and when she heard Xian Zihao walk downstairs, she slowly raised her eyes but didn''t turn around to look at him. From the window''s reflection, Jiang Ruolan could see Xian Zihao placed the recently printed divorce agreement on the coffee table. He took a pen and signed on it in front of her. After he had signed the agreement, he pushed another few documents on the coffee table and in a bland voice he said, "I agree to divorce you, but with your big stomach right now, it''s really inconvenient for you to walk around and cause trouble everywhere. We previously did not set up the so-called premarital assets, so Greenville Residence will belong to you. You can stay here. I promise that no one from the Xian Family will come and disturb you." "This is not a charity. I know you are strong and don''t want to receive anything from the Xian Family, but Greenville Residence doesn''t belong to them. It belongs to me and now, it belongs to the babies in your womb. Even if you don''t want it, your children need a stable place to live. If you don''t want to live here anymore, you can sell it and take the money. At the very least, it can ensure your own life and the lives of the children." He then placed the bank card on the coffee table. "I promise that I will never appear before you again, but you must keep this card. Not for your own benefit but for the sake of your children." Jiang Ruolan held back the pain in her heart and walked towards him. She pushed the card back to him. "I will live in this house. I really can''t go anywhere right now and I need a safe place to live until I go into labor. I don''t want this money. Xian Zihao, our marriage took an unusual path from the beginning, how can I take your money after we divorced?" Xian Zihao didn''t take the card or listen to what she said. He just got up, no longer looking at her. He took his coat and walked towards the door before gently saying, "I will leave H City as soon as possible. I don''t want you to hear my name again and again. Without my permission, no one from the Xian Family can enter Greenville Residence. You can stay here in peace, and if you need help, find Assistant Bai. Even if I leave, she won''t leave Xian Group." Jiang Ruolan''s heart ached. She looked at his indifferent back and asked, "What plans do you have for the future? Are you sure you want to leave H City? Will the Xian Family allow you to leave just like that? You don''t have to make things difficult for yourself. There''s no need for you to do this." Xian Zihao only stopped for a moment and did not turn back. He silently pushed open the door and walked out. Starting from this moment, he would never appear in front of her and her life again. Jiang Ruolan slumped onto the couch, allowing her tears to flow freely. *** Two days later, Jiang Yijun knocked on Jiang Ruolan''s door. As soon as he entered, he saw her standing alone in the bathroom, in a daze. The washing machine was still spinning in front of her. Jiang Yijun quickly approached. "Why are you washing clothes? Where''s Sister Yanmei?" Jiang Ruolan came back to reality. Previously, Jiang Yijun said he was coming over, so she made some food for him and washed her clothes while waiting. After hearing his voice, she turned around and smiled at him. "You''re here? I''ve stewed some of your favorite beans. Go and eat it. I''ll join you after I''ve washed my clothes." Jiang Yijun grabbed her hand. "You have a big stomach now, why are you washing your own clothes?" "I almost became a fool if I had nothing to do during the day, and I don''t have much on me anyway. I just want to find some things to do, and I don''t want to trouble Sister Yanmei with this small task. Besides, she was hired by the Xian Family back then, and I don''t need her to come back to work for me anymore." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Jiang Yijun looked at her face that was filled with smiles, and raised his eyebrows. "Are you going to fire her?" Jiang Ruolan slowly lowered her eyes. She yanked her hand away from Jiang Yijun''s and hurriedly replied, "Yes." She then pressed the drain button. The sound of water splashes could be heard. Jiang Ruolan just looked at the washing machine without saying a word. There were some red things in the washing machine. Some time ago, she had bought a loose red maternity gown, which had just been washed. It may have been soaked for too long and lost its color. She didn''t like the color, and fortunately, she didn''t have much time to use it. People said that getting married was actually a very complicated process. There were a lot of people who had to go through a lot of things before they could get married to the person they loved. However, a divorce only requires a few agreements, signatures, and a notary. Chapter 454 - Move Somewhere Else After the divorce, Jiang Ruolan rarely left her house and only occasionally went out to buy vegetables and other necessities for her life. Her stomach was getting bigger and bigger, and she couldn''t walk around randomly. She needed to be prepared for delivery, and from then on, other than Jiang Yijun, she really could not see any Xian Family''s members. Xian Zihao did keep his promise. She did not know what method he used or what he said to his Xian Family. In short, no one disturbed her current tranquility. It was as if they had never met each other in the past year. Nothing seemed to have changed. Inside the house, other than her, there''s only Jiang Yijun. Speaking of Jiang Yijun, his character had become more silent than before. A few days later, due to Jiang Ruolan''s request, Jiang Yijun went to the sanatorium to bring Jia Zhenzhen over to Greenville Residence. After that, they both started taking care of her. No matter how eccentric Jia Zhenzhen was sometimes, Jiang Ruolan didn''t say much. Jia Zhenzhen was Jiang Yijun''s mother, and after her own mother died, she could only take care of his mother like her mother. Jiang Yijun often visited her, but he did not spend the night. And when Jiang Ruolan returned from her 9 month''s pregnancy checkup, she heard that there was an intern two years younger than Jiang Yijun in a certain department, started chasing after him brutally. At the time, the intern was only 22 years old. She was even younger than Xiong Ruogang, but she was so persistent that she could be praised. That girl would go to Jiang Yijun''s office all day and brought her homemade lunch for him, but Jiang Yijun, the stinky brat, didn''t appreciate it at all. Jia Zhenzhen listened to what Jiang Ruolan said about Jiang Yijun attentively, and the two of them laughed at him as if he was a joke. Jiang Ruolan even said, "Aiya, I think I will bring some food to him and take a look." One day, while they''re having dinner, the intern sent Jiang Yijun a voice message. Jiang Yijun casually opened it without checking the sender''s name. Once the message played, the girl''s public confession instantly came out of his phone, catching him off guard. This time it''s not just Jiang Ruolan, even Jia Zhenzhen encouraged him to try. Jiang Yijun was very calm. He glanced at his phone and casually replied, "Just eat your food." Since then, the intern who Jiang Yijun had rejected become a gossip conversation in the unit. As a result, the girls in his unit no longer dared to provoke him. Jiang Ruolan facepalmed. Jiang Ruolan''s relationship with Jia Zhenzhen was getting closer. However, there''s one thing she didn''t understand. Jia Zhenzhen and Jiang Yijun were the real mother and son, so why was it that every time he came, although Jia Zhenzhen was good to him, their conversation was very polite. On the other hand, Jia Zhenzhen was constantly nagging like a proper mother when she talked to her. This often gave Jiang Ruolan the illusion that Jia Zhenzhen was her mother, not Jiang Yijun''s. This was only her imagination. A wild imagination. Every time she thought about it, she would feel weird and strange. *** The weather was very sunny this weekend. Jiang Ruolan still had two weeks before her due date, and since doctors told her to walk more to smooth out the birthing process, she took advantage of the good weather to push Jia Zhenzhen''s wheelchair and walk around the housing. "Lan, even though Greenville Residence is a comfortable place to live, there are too many memories in there. After these two children were born, why don''t we go somewhere else to stay?" Jia Zhenzhen said out of sudden. Jiang Ruolan paused in her steps and turned around to look at the few familiar neighbors. She smiled and nodded to them before asking, "Auntie Jia, where do you want to go?" Jia Zhenzhen raised her eyebrows and looked ahead, "I heard that Jiang Bingqing was sentenced to thirty years in prison. Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian both ran out of time and couldn''t get her out. I want to go to G City to watch the show." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. "I thought you would want to stay in H City and see Xian Jian." Jia Zhenzhen did not say anything, only looked at her. "The Xian Family and Jiang Family are both the same to me. Whoever among them receives retribution will make my mood become good. You don''t want to leave H City, do you? You wanted to keep living here. What are you waiting for, Lan?" Jiang Ruolan pushed the wheelchair forward, looked up at the sky, and sighed, "What can I wait for? All paths have been determined by me." "I heard ..." Jia Zhenzhen glanced at her. "Xian Zihao has left H City, but I don''t know where he went. However, the current Xian Group''s CEO has been appointed by someone else. He''s already gone, don''t think about him anymore. The Xian Family is not worth for you to remember." Jiang Ruolan frowned, "I don''t want to quarrel with you, Auntie Jia. Can we not talk about this anymore? I promise you after the children are born, we''ll stay in another place. Yijun can also move out at the Xian Residence. If you want him to stay with you, you can discuss the location with him. I''m fine anywhere." Looking at her attitude, Jia Zhenzhen raised her head and looked at her. She then sighed, "Are you blaming me for inciting hatred in you and ruining your marriage?" Jiang Ruolan smiled, "Since everything is true, how can I blame you? A few days ago, the Xian Family was waiting for me outside the Greenville Residence door. I was asleep at that time, and it was you, Auntie Jia, who sent them out, right?" "Since I already chose this path, don''t you ever use me as your chess piece. I''m still going to stand by my words. Since you are Yijun''s mother, I will take care of you. I will show you my filial piety because this is my duty. You have been imprisoned for over twenty years, and it is up to you whether you wanted to hate the Xian Family, but don''t... Don''t ever involve me in this. I am only looking for peace. Don''t always think of ways to instigate your hatred by using me." "So now you feel sorry for this pathetic old woman?" Jia Zhenzhen narrowed her eyes at Jiang Ruolan. "I took care of you because of Yijun. I take care of you like you were my own mother, but I am not you. You have resentment and hatred towards the Xian Family in your heart, but you cannot try to use Yijun and me to mess up the Xian Family just because of this. You are blinded by hatred. Do not involve the fate of your juniors in this. I cannot let go of my mother''s death, so I choose to leave the Xian Family." Jia Zhenzhen nodded but laughed coldly, "Right. The person who was locked up for more than twenty years was me, the person who played stupid and crazy was me, not you. If you can be devoted to me, that will be my sustenance, I can''t ask too much of you. I can''t put any hope of revenge on you, I''m the one who thinks too much, hehe" Hearing that, Jiang Ruolan immediately squatted down and held Jia Zhenzhen''s hand gently, "Your hatred is justified, but you have left that place. You have just passed the age of fifty and actually have many good days to enjoy. Let''s forget about the Xian Family, the Jiang Family, or the Zhou Family and stay away from all these problems and live our own lives." "If you don''t hate Xian Zihao, why did you leave him?" Jia Zhenzhen lowered her head and looked at Jiang Ruolan deeply. Chapter 455 - So Many Changes Had Occurred "Letting go Xian Zihao, or we will continue to torture each other. Auntie Jia, I don''t have to hide this from you. If Zihao and I didn''t have a grudge from the past generation, I wouldn''t have left him even if I was going to die. But now this path was already chosen by me, even if I''m on my knees, I still have to keep going." Jia Zhenzhen didn''t say a word, she just stared at her. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, had a smile on her face the entire time, "Auntie Jia, you''ve been walking outside for a long time, aren''t you tired? Let''s go back." *** The next day, when she received Xiong Ruogang''s phone call, Jiang Ruolan was buying vegetables at the supermarket near Greenville Residence. "Sis Jiang, because of the new acting President, it''s hard to get into interviews at Xian Group right now. Do you have anyone else you know there? Can you find someone who lets me in for interviews?" Xiong Ruogang was very anxious on the phone. While holding the phone, Jiang Ruolan picked up a pack of mushrooms and said blankly, "What kind of interview has the higher-up arranged for you? Didn''t you have one of the credentials to enter Xian Group before? I remember giving it to you on time, how can you not enter?" "I also don''t know. They all say that a new chief executive is a man in his fifties. He has a very ancient personality and has never been in contact with us, the media, and he goes in and out of work every day without leaving a trace." Jiang Ruolan put the mushrooms into the cart and said with a smile, "Don''t you have Assistant Bai''s number? Call her for help." "Aiya, Assistant Bai is the new CEO''s secretary now. She''s very busy all day, how could she have time to care about me? So I want to ask you, do you have anyone else you know who can help me organize the interview?" In the blink of an eye, so many changes had occurred. In just two to three months, Xian Group had become a strange building that they could no longer enter easily. Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment. "I''ll call her. Since she''s so busy right now, I''m not sure if she can help. Let me try first, what do you think?" "Alright, Sis Jiang, thank you so much!" Jiang Ruolan was too lazy to be polite to this little girl. After hanging up the phone, she found Assistant Bai''s number and called her. The phone rang a few times and it was finally picked up. There was a slight change in the voice. "Miss Jiang?" Now that Assistant Bai had a new leader, she must be very busy. Jiang Ruolan felt a little embarrassed. She first exchanged some pleasures with her, then smiled and said, "Is the business media temporarily not allowed to do interviews at Xian Group?" "Oh, you''re talking about our new acting CEO. He has a good relationship with one of the country''s well-known media organizations and some official interviews have been given to them, while others only have the right to reprint the interview. In reality, this is only simple cooperation. Miss Jiang, you have worked in this area before, so you should understand that the acting CEO has a secret relationship with someone else." After a while, she said, "Although President Xian had left, but before he left, he told me that if you need my help, I have to do my best to help you. As for the acting CEO, I''m afraid I have no way to help you at the moment." Jiang Ruolan smiled, "It''s fine. It''s fine if you can''t help it. Actually, that''s not a big deal, I''m just helping a friend to try to create a relationship so she can come in and do an interview. Since this interview will not be successful, the worst is she will only get a lower salary." "I know you will understand. Now, the acting CEO has just taken office, we are busy with various problems. The good rules and regulations left by President Xian were all rebuilt by the acting CEO in one night. I''m from President Xian''s side, and there are a lot of things I can''t do, but if you need my help for other things, I''ll definitely help you!" It seemed that Xian Group was really a place of conflict at the moment. At a time like this, Xiong Ruogang would rather earn a little less pay than carelessly joining in and wait for the other side to stabilize before finding connections with them. Thinking of this, Jiang Ruolan thanks politely to Assistant Bai before she hangs up the phone. After exiting the supermarket, she looked in the direction of the Xian Group. It had been three months and she finally felt the distance. *** After returning home, Jiang Ruolan went to wash the vegetables and prepared to cook, meanwhile, Jia Zhenzhen was reading a book. Over the past 20 years in the United States, she had too many things she hadn''t touched before, whether it was books, some new domestic TV shows, or music. Everything changed with the passage of time, and Jiang Ruolan would always patiently accompany her, explaining to her the differences of everything. While Jiang Ruolan was washing the dishes, Jiang Yijun arrived. He greeted Jia Zhenzhen before entering the kitchen. "Didn''t I say that I''ll help you cook dinner tonight? With your big stomach now, you can''t be too tired. You can be in labor at any time, so from now on, you can''t go to the supermarket and cook as you please." Jiang Yijun took the plate from her hand and pushed her away. "Didn''t you just come back from the supermarket? Go and rest, I''ll do it." "There''s no need, I can still hold on now. I would get bored if I didn''t do anything. Even though my stomach is heavier than everyone else''s, I can''t lie in bed every day and wait for the children to be born." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "You just got off work. Go and chat with your mother. You haven''t seen her for a long time. Did you know she will be waiting for you every day? Don''t go into the kitchen and help me. Hurry up, accompany her, or you can go with her for a walk. That''s your mother." Jiang Yijun''s hands that were washing the vegetables paused for a moment. Then, he slowed down his speed. He turned his head and looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was chopping the green onions. Sensing his gaze, Jiang Ruolan turned to look at him. "What''s wrong?" Jiang Yijun looked at her but said nothing. He handed the washed vegetables to her and said, "It''s nothing. Then I''ll accompany her first. If you''re tired, just call me. It''s not easy for you to be on your feet right now." "How long-winded, hurry up and go!" Jiang Ruolan pushed him with a smile. Jiang Yijun wiped his hands with a clean towel and then walked out of the kitchen. Recently, since she was nine months pregnant, Jiang Yijun heard from his friends that a pregnant woman with twins could give birth at any time, so he would come here almost every day during this period, and during the day, he would call from time to time to ask about her health. Everything seemed to have never changed in Jiang Ruolan''s life. However, other than Jiang Yijun, there was an additional Jia Zhenzhen, who was usually silent but filled with hatred. "Dinner is ready." Jiang Ruolan had prepared food, a bowl, and chopsticks before she called them over for dinner. Jiang Yijun pushed Jia Zhenzhen to the table and handed the cutlery to her. At this point, Jiang Ruolan came out with the last meal and said with a smile, "Let''s eat." Jiang Yijun smiled and said to Jia Zhenzhen, "Auntie Jia, you eat too." Jia Zhenzhen smiled. She glanced at Jiang Yijun, then looked at Jiang Ruolan, as if she was very satisfied with having both of them by her side. Jiang Ruolan, however, looked at them and suddenly felt a little strange. "Yijun, why have I never heard you call Auntie Jia ''Mom''? You''re already such a big man, don''t tell me that you''re too embarrassed to call her that?" Chapter 456 - We Will Always Be Like Siblings, Nothing More Than That Jia Zhenzhen was stunned. Jiang Yijun looked at her before he shifted his gaze back to Jiang Ruolan, "Really? That must be because you''ve never heard of it. " "You brat!" Jiang Ruolan hit his head with her chopsticks and said, "This is obviously your fault. Why don''t you call her mom in front of me? It''s great to have a mother around. You really don''t know how lucky you are." "Lan, Yijun is not used to it. He will change his mind slowly. Let''s eat first." Jia Zhenzhen said with a smile. Jiang Ruolan nodded and glanced at Jiang Yijun again. His mouth twitched from her judging gaze. "You haven''t returned to Xian Resident recently, and they haven''t come looking for you?" After a while, Jia Zhenzhen suddenly asked Jiang Yijun. At first, Jiang Yijun was silent. He took a sip of mushroom soup and said lightly, "It''s normal for me not to come home. Since the Old Man knew that I had a house outside, he didn''t dare to restrict my movements." Hearing them mention the Xian Family, Jiang Ruolan only continued eating her food silently. "You''re afraid that Ruolan will mind your status in the Xian Family and intentionally cut off your relationship with them so that she won''t reject you, right?" Jia Zhenzhen smiled. Jiang Yijun suddenly choked, "Cough, cough!" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly handed him a glass of water. When Jiang Yijun took it, she quickly withdrew her hand. Seeing Jia Zhenzhen looking at them with a smile, her heart immediately stopped beating. She quietly frowned. "I''m done eating. You guys took your time. My company just called. There''s something I need to do. I''ll go first." Jiang Yijun said while wiping his mouth with a napkin. Then, he stood up and left. "Aish, this child." Jia Zhenzhen turned around to look at him, but Jiang Ruolan didn''t stop Jiang Yijun from leaving. She just looked at Jia Zhenzhen quietly. After Jiang Yijun left, Jia Zhenzhen turned around with a sigh. Jiang Ruolan was still looking at her. "Auntie Jia, are you really planning to go to G City?" She asked. Jia Zhenzhen glanced at her. "Lan?" "I knew that you and my mother were good sisters when you were young, and now I am divorced and Yijun is often together with us, you wanted to match both of us. Auntie Jia, let''s not talk that I am a year older than him, let''s talk about the relationship between us. We will always be like siblings, nothing more than that." Jiang Ruolan put down her chopsticks and spoke seriously. "Since you don''t consider it appropriate, I won''t force you guys to do anything. I''m old now, and I had never thought of freedom in my life before. Now that I have left that damn place, I am satisfied with your company and Yijun." Seeing that she wasn''t stubborn in this regard, Jiang Ruolan felt reassured and lowered her head to continue eating. And in her heart, there seemed to be a big hole. Xian Zihao had indeed left H City and his whereabouts were not something an ordinary person could find out. They were once husband and wife and now, they had become a stranger. He did not need her to wait, nor did he need her to look for him. Once he left, they seemed to have separated completely. Jiang Ruolan didn''t investigate where Xian Zihao had gone. What would it be like if someone who constantly appeared in your life suddenly disappeared? Never appeared in front of you and never to be heard from again? In Jiang Ruolan''s case, the feeling was almost indescribable, and Xian Zihao did what she asked. At night, the atmosphere at Greenville Residence was so quiet that it was almost deserted. Jiang Ruolan turned off her phone and quietly sat in front of the window, watching the night outside. Didn''t she say that until the end, she would never know how fragile love was? Well, she had made her own choice. At that moment, she had no other choice. Even if their relationship ends, it''s still a good ending, wasn''t it? *** Two days later, when Jiang Ruolan was at home, she suddenly felt that her stomach hurt badly. Jiang Yijun hurriedly took her to the hospital, and as she lay on the bed, she was unaware that her wedding ring was still on her ring finger. Jiang Ruolan closed her eyes, and when the doctor pushed her into the delivery room, she took the ring off from her finger and held it tightly in her hand. When the doctor examined her body, he looked a little worried, "Miss Jiang, your uterus was very unstable before. I don''t know if the doctor reminded you before, that you might bleed during childbirth. Not to add, you are pregnant with twins, it''s very dangerous for you to insist on having these babies. We don''t dare take responsibility if something happened, so you better sign this form first." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Maybe all stories, even in the end, need a complete closure. She really wanted to see Xian Zihao at the moment, even if only for a glimpse, even if she died on the operating table, she would not regret it. She didn''t regret the divorce, but at the moment, she really missed the smell of his body. The reason why she insisted on giving birth to these children was for him. "I know. Please check the blood bank to see if there is enough A-type blood. No matter what, I have to give birth to these two children safely." She said with a smile. The doctor had no choice but to contact the blood bank at the hospital immediately. Jiang Ruolan slowly closed her eyes. "How much has the palace opened?" "Four centimeters." "Quick, listen to the fetal heartbeat, do fetal heart monitoring!" Jiang Ruolan knew that she could not faint at this time. She must maintain her consciousness and strength before she can give birth to her children. She held the ring tightly in her hand. Jiang Ruolan could not remember what happened after that. She only heard from the doctor that she had to adjust her state of mind and not be nervous. She just followed the doctor''s instructions. After an unknown period of time, she could clearly feel her child sliding down her stomach bit by bit. Although it was very slow and very painful, but the joy of being a mother filled her heart as the tears slowly slid down her face. It was as if she could see Xian Zihao''s face from a certain angle. It was impossible to estimate how much time had passed, but her body was already hurting to the point of completely losing consciousness. She could only mechanically and instinctively follow the doctor''s instructions and then she could hear some faint noises. She didn''t understand what they had said, her thought only focusing on her children. The instant she heard the child''s cry, her entire body seemed to swell to the extreme along with her heart. Jiang Ruolan no longer had any strength left, and her consciousness slowly faded. She tried hard to open her eyes and hear what the doctor said, "She is weak and at her last strength. Hurry up!" Chapter 457 - A Boy And A Girl When the second child came out, Jiang Ruolan felt empty. There were tears in her eyes, but she could no longer open them. She could only hear cries of joy, "Wow! A pair of Dragon and Phoenix! Miss Jiang, you must be lucky!" Jiang Ruolan wanted to smile, but she didn''t have the strength to do so. She tried her best to grab something, but she was still powerless. Her fingers slowly slackened, and when she felt the ring in her hand about to fall, she frowned and tried to move her fingers, to grab it, Then out of sudden, she felt her cold hand being touched by someone, and the hand holding her hand was so warm, so warm that it made her feel quite familiar. Jiang Ruolan wanted to open her eyes, but the pain in her stomach and the weakness in her body had made her sink into darkness. "The placenta is stuck! Faster!" Jiang Ruolan frowned in distress. She opened her mouth in an attempt to speak, but she could not speak or open her eyes. Her fingers moved instinctively in the hand holding hers. The hand suddenly tightened around hers. "She''s bleeding!" Her ears heard the words of the doctors and her tightly closed eyes gradually filled with tears. The hand that was holding hers tightened. Zihao. It was Xian Zihao''s temperature. Jiang Ruolan was still trying her best to open her eyes and she felt the doctors and nurses move her body. She was in pain, an indescribable pain. Was she really going to die? Postpartum hemorrhage was said to be the cause of the highest maternal mortality rate. She finally opened her mouth. "My children" "Ruolan, hold on!" Vaguely, she heard a voice in her ear, gentle and encouraging. The hand held her tightly and whispered in her ear, "Hold on, you have to hold on. You are the strong Jiang Ruolan, you will survive! You can!" Jiang Ruolan frowned and tried to open her mouth again, but she could no longer speak. Only darkness attacked her ultimately. "Dr. Mao, the mother is in shock!" "Save her! Saving her is more important!" *** Jiang Ruolan did not know how long she slept, but as soon as she opened her eyes, the ward''s bright light made her unable to open her eyes completely. As she got used to the brightness, a voice suddenly rang in her ear. "Ruolan? You''re awake?" Jiang Ruolan turned around abruptly. Seeing it was Jiang Yijun, she was stunned for a moment and then instinctively touched her belly. Then, she looked at the sides of the bed nervously. She didn''t see her children and immediately sat up in panic. Seeing her actions, Jiang Yijun quickly laid his hands on her, "Don''t worry, the two babies are very healthy, but you almost lost your life after losing a lot of blood. You can barely survive. You were sleeping for almost four days before you woke up. The children are in the hospital nursery, they will deliver to you tomorrow." Upon hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan sighed with relief. "I thought I was going to die." "Don''t say words like that. You clearly know that you''re going to face a situation like that, yet you''re still risking your life to give birth to your children. Do you know how anxious we were at the time? I''m just afraid something will happen to you!" Jiang Yijun got up and poured a glass of water for her. "Here, drink some water first. I''ll go call a doctor." Jiang Ruolan looked at him calmly without saying a word. She propped herself up slowly. If it wasn''t for losing a lot of blood, she would have been able to walk freely now. She slowly leaned back against the headboard. She turned around to look out the window. Suddenly, she remembered something. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked at the ring finger on her left hand. Her ring... Where did it go? Wasn''t it with her when she was in the delivery room? Jiang Ruolan slowly touched the ring mark on her ring finger. When Jiang Yijun and the doctor came in, she looked up and looked at him. "Yijun, when I was in the delivery room that day, did anyone special come in?" Although her memory at that time was blurred, she remembered the voice very clearly. That''s Xian Zihao''s voice! Jiang Yijun was a little surprised, "Who? I don''t see anyone else come in except doctors and nurses." "Really?" "Why would I lie to you?" Jiang Ruolan may not know anyone else, but she knows Jiang Yijun very well. If he hid something from her, he wouldn''t dare look at her in the eyes. He looked her in the eyes and said seriously, "At the time, your condition was too serious. Only a few doctors came and went in a hurry, and someone came out asking us to sign the form. They wanted to give you a cesarean section. Jia ... Mom and I remember that before you came in, you repeatedly told us that the children must be delivered safely no matter what happened. We did sign it because of your previous request, and then we didn''t even leave a single step until you escaped danger. Oh, by the way, the two children were healthy and fit, both weighing 4.8 kilograms!" Hearing Jiang Yijun''s words, even though Jiang Ruolan knew that he wasn''t lying to her, she still felt confused. Could it be that she thought that she was dying, her soul was drifting around in her body? Was it just an illusion? Or Was it a vague dream? Her hand touched the ring marks on her ring finger, and when the doctor came to examine her, she lay down obediently. In the afternoon, Jiang Ruolan asked Jiang Yijun to help her take a look at the nursery. She stood in front of the nursery''s window and looked at the babies one by one. The nurse pointed the two little ones in one of the boxes and said, "Miss Jiang, these two babies are your children. They are a boy and a girl." Jiang Ruolan looked at the two little things and smiled contentedly. "Whether it''s a boy or a girl, I don''t mind as long as they''re healthy. After all, I, as their mother, usually don''t do things well." "Miss Jiang, you''re too serious. These two babies are very healthy. Although they are twins and younger than the other children, they each weigh 4.8 pounds. They are already very big." Hearing the nurse''s words, Jiang Ruolan smiled and nodded. Since her body needed more rest, the nurse could only give the children to her tomorrow. When Jiang Ruolan returned to the ward, she saw Jia Zhenzhen sitting next to the bed. "Auntie Jia, your legs are still not strong. What are you doing here?" "Child, you''re in the hospital, how could I not come? Yijun and I took turns taking care of you these few days. Fortunately, you survived it. Otherwise, after the two children were born, they would have lost their mothers. How pitiful would that be?" Jia Zhenzhen sighed softly. Jiang Ruolan curled her lips. "Don''t worry. I''ve lost my mother since I was four years old. I know this feeling. As long as I still have hope, I won''t give up." Jia Zhenzhen''s face stiffened before sighing, "Lan..Your mother, she ... At that time, she was unwilling to leave you like that and she also wanted to accompany you. She was just in such a state. Taking you with her only would result in your death. There''s nothing she can do at that time. No matter what she did in order trying to survive, she still failed." "Auntie Jia, are you joking? My mother was forced to committed suicide. How can she leave me on purpose?" Jiang Ruolan smiled and sat on the bed. She lowered her head to look at her bare ring finger but didn''t say anything. The next day, the two babies were carried in by Jiang Yijun and the nurse. This was Jiang Ruolan''s first time carrying such small children and it was also her own babies. When the two soft things were handed into her arms, she looked down at them for a moment. Her tense arms became stiffened, She didn''t know how to carry them, and she didn''t know how to avoid injuring the babies. In the end, one of the little things suddenly started crying. Jiang Ruolan looked at the nurse helplessly, then looked at Jia Zhenzhen, who was grinning from ear to ear. "Why did he cry? Is there something wrong with him?" "Silly girl, this is really your first time being a mother. You can''t tell he''s hungry? He''s waiting for you to feed him." Jia Zhenzhen laughed at her. "Don''t worry, Miss Jiang, since this is the first time you become a mother, we understand why you behaved like this. You''ve been recuperating for a few days and your body is still weak. If you need help, call us. Also, your aunt is an experienced person, so you can ask her too if you don''t understand anything. Don''t worry, you''re holding your babies correctly." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head to look at the brother before she looked at the sister. She grinned. "You brother cries so loudly when he''s hungry. His lung capacity is really good." Seeing that Jiang Ruolan wanted to feed the children, Jiang Yijun turned around and walked out with the nurse. Jia Zhenzhen taught her on the side, on how to hold the children while she (Jiang Ruolan) fed them. Jiang Ruolan gave each of the two babies a pleasant name. Her son''s name was Xian Chiahao, and her daughter''s name was Xian An Na. Chapter 458 - Meeting Again I Jiang Ruolan stayed in the hospital for half a month due to severe bleeding before she was safely taken home. Although Jia Zhenzhen''s legs and feet were uncomfortable, she played a big role in helping Jiang Ruolan take care of the babies. Although these two little things were descendants of the Xian Family, they were still children born to Jiang Ruolan. Therefore, Jia Zhenzhen loves these two children very much. In the blink of an eye, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were a month old. Jiang Ruolan pushed her children''s stroller and strolled around the residential area. She then saw in one of the newspapers at the newsstand, there was news about the old cases involving Jiang Guanyu and his wife, Zhan Lian. They had been arrested and interrogated. Jiang Ruolan was only stunned for only a few minutes. The Jiang Family had actually been subjected to such a situation. They had been indicted for large-scale greed cases from a few years ago at certain bureaus in G City. Zhan Lian was the person involved in the scandal. As usual, Jiang Guanyu was implicated entirely by his wife. He couldn''t shrink from his responsibilities just like that. Jiang Ruolan bought the newspaper and planned to take a closer look to see what the case was about. When she entered the house, Jia Zhenzhen was tidying up the couch. Jiang Ruolan placed the newspaper on the coffee table and when Jia Zhenzhen saw it, she picked it up and read it. Why did Jiang Ruolan always felt that even though Jia Zhenzhen hated the Xian Family, she wasn''t very sensitive to many things about Xian Jian? However, every time Jia Zhenzhen came in contact with a topic related to Jiang Guanyu, her expression would become gloomy and avoid the topic. Her eyes were always filled with inexplicable sadness because of Jiang Guanyu, and every time Jiang Ruolan looked at her, Jia Zhenzhen would turn around and leave. Seeing Jia Zhenzhen sitting on the couch with a newspaper in her hand, Jiang Ruolan thought of something and gently placed Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, who had already finished drinking milk in the playpen. Then she looked at Jia Zhenzhen''s figure before carefully looking at her face. After Jia Zhenzhen was taken to Greenville Residence, her life improved and there were often doctors who came to see her legs. Now, her legs were much better, and although she still had to use a wheelchair when out, sometimes she can walk a few steps around the house by herself. Jia Zhenzhen was no longer as thin as she was before. The more Jiang Ruolan looked at her, the more she felt like she (Jia Zhenzhen) was her mother. Right when Jiang Ruolan looked at Jia Zhenzhen''s face, she thought that if Zhou Qingling was still alive, how much more harmonious and happy it would be for these two women to sit side by side on the couch and read the newspaper. At this moment, Jiang Yijun came back and bought a fish for Jiang Ruolan to cook, saying that it would be good for her body. Jiang Ruolan''s thoughts were interrupted just like that. When Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were over a hundred days old, Jiang Ruolan did not hold a feast or tell anyone else. She just held a small banquet at her house and celebrated it with Jiang Yijun and Jia Zhenzhen. She hoped these two children could grow up healthy. Jiang Yijun can''t always help her here because he''s busy with his work. Therefore, his job will be taken over by Jia Zhenzhen. Her legs were uncomfortable, and her ability to help was gradually limited, like seeing two small things fall out of bed. Every time Jia Zhenzhen rushed to the side of the bed, these little things would laugh with their faces facing the sky. Jiang Ruolan finally decided to hire a nanny to help her live a much easier life. After they were both half a year old, Jiang Ruolan heard from the doctor that after six months, the water in the mother''s milk had gradually increased, and the nutrition was no longer as abundant as it was at the beginning, so she didn''t have to keep feeding the baby and could gradually feed the baby with other foods every day. When Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were seven months old, Jiang Ruolan was dragged back to the Fengyu Media by Xiong Ruogang. Since she sometimes had to go home to feed her children, Jiang Ruolan did not go out often during the day and did not have much time to travel, so she could not return to her position as head of the Commerce Department. However, her appearance at the company was pretty good, and the new editor-in-chief gave her a rather relaxed position. Jiang Ruolan''s life gradually turned busy, but even when she returned to work, she rarely came in contact with the business side. Xiong Ruogang knew she didn''t want to hear about Xian Zihao, so she was careful not to tell her. When Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were almost eight months old, to everyone''s surprise, they actually learning to talk. The first sentence these twins said was not ''mommy'' but ''Lan.'' At that time, Jiang Ruolan was drinking water, but when Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na said this word clearly, she immediately spitted out the water. Jiang Ruolan saw the little things giggling on the bed and quickly ran to pick both of them up. She turned towards Jia Zhenzhen, who was laughing on the side. "Look, Auntie Jia, you always call me that. They''ve learned it from you." "Brats, it''s not Lan but mommy." "Teach them slowly." Jia Zhenzhen smiled. Jiang Ruolan felt helpless. From that day on, she taught the two little things to called her ''mommy''. It was only a few days later that they would finally laugh and say "Mommy" which made Jiang Ruolan''s heart feel so sweet. On Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na''s first birthday and when Jiang Ruolan had finished celebrating it with her family members, she heard from Xiong Ruogang that there was an important interview that required someone to go. Xiong Ruogang could not go because she was too busy. The others fought for it, but Xiong Ruogang was in the company for a while and as there would be a lot of salaries, so she nominated Jiang Ruolan to do the interview. Xiong Ruogang disliked her colleagues in the company, so she snatched the opportunity for Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan saw that her children had already grown up and it wouldn''t be much of a problem for her to travel for two or three days, so she immediately agreed. She hadn''t been in contact with the business society for half a year and now that she''s suddenly accepted a job related to business reporting, her heart was in turmoil. She was chosen probably because the new editor-in-chief saw her performance and records. If Jiang Ruolan wanted to move her back to her original position, she had to work hard. Since she was given this opportunity, she had to appreciate it. Whether Jia Zhenzhen wanted to live in another city or not, Jiang Ruolan had no plans to leave right away. She needed a stable job, otherwise she can only rely on Jiang Yijun and the money from the card left by Xian Zihao. Her business trip was to Imperial City. Jiang Ruolan needed to interview about the big project that Imperial City was working on with H City and it was related to construction. Xiong Ruogang didn''t tell Jiang Ruolan who she needed to look for. She just told her the name of the company and contacted the person in charge there. Jiang Ruolan packed her luggage and headed straight for Imperial City. Chapter 459 - Meeting Again II On the afternoon of her arrival in Imperial City, Jiang Ruolan immediately made an appointment with the other party. Afterward, she went to a hotel to sort out some things and learned about the interview. When Jiang Ruolan saw that the person in charge of the construction company was Xian Zihao, her eyes immediately froze. After reading about Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan quickly closed the file in her hand and took a deep breath. That girl Xiong Ruogang! She did this purposely! However, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t blame her. Xiong Ruogang didn''t know the real reason for her divorce. She only knew that it was her request, and she also knew that Jiang Ruolan wasn''t having a good time. But since Xiong Ruogang accepted this task for her, that meant she wanted to indirectly tell her that Xian Zihao was in Imperial City, right? If Jiang Ruolan wanted to know, she could have known a long time ago. It was just that she just didn''t want to know. Xian Zihao had kept his promise. After they divorced, he left and disappeared from her life so that she wouldn''t feel bad when she saw him. He understood her very well. Even when he was reluctant to separate from her, but under Jiang Ruolan''s forcing methods, he did as she wanted. Jiang Ruolan was already here, and there''s nothing she could do. She hoped that she wouldn''t have to go to Xian Company during her interviews these two days. With Xian Zihao''s status, not to mention not wanting to see him, even if she wanted to, it would be very hard. Jiang Ruolan laughed at herself. The next day, Jiang Ruolan picked up the files and related interview materials. After she contacted the people in charge, she quietly waited outside the government office, waiting for the leaders to arrive. Right at that moment, a black SUV stopped outside the government office entrance, followed by a silver-colored Audi. Jiang Ruolan thought that this person was the one she should interview. She stood in the doorway and raised her head to look. When she saw the man get out of the SUV, her expression immediately froze. The person she was once closest to Someone she hadn''t seen for over a year. It felt like a lifetime ago As soon as Xian Zihao got out of the car, several people walked out of the building and greeted him politely. Xian Zihao didn''t seem to know that Jiang Ruolan was here. He only glanced at the documents that were handed to him before signaling for them to speak inside. Seeing that they were about to enter, Jiang Ruolan''s foot paused for a moment. She then quickly turned around and walked to the opposite side. However, it seemed that she was a step too late. Xian Zihao''s gaze had already locked on her. "President Xian, this is what the people have arranged for us today. Take a look. This is something you needed to see with your own eyes." The leader of one of the business organizations followed behind Xian Zihao. Seeing him stop, he walked up to him and smiled as he passed the documents in his hands, "Please look at it, if there''s anything you''re unsure about, ask me directly. Or I can get someone to get a new copy immediately." Jiang Ruolan was already about to run away, but when she saw Xian Zihao''s gaze, she had no choice but to stand behind the crowd. She quietly looked at him and gave him a polite smile. Xian Zihao''s eyes were calm as he looked at her. The leaders around him noticed that he seemed to be looking towards the other side of the door. They looked up and because there were quite a few people there, they did not notice who he was looking at, so they continued to laugh. "President Xian, the weather is hot now. Imperial City is not like H City. The weather here is 37 degrees. Why don''t we go inside first." Jiang Ruolan stood behind the crowd, looking at the man under the scorching sun. Xian Zihao looked away and continued to read the document in his hand. While walking, he spoke with other business organization leaders. Only when they entered did Jiang Ruolan sighed in relief. Just within a few minutes, she seemed to have lost all her strength. She leaned against the entrance door. Xian Zihao was still Xian Zihao. He was calm, quiet, wise, and cultivating. He was always the center of attention. Jiang Ruolan rearranged her thoughts, seeing that the leader that she was supposed to interview hadn''t yet arrived, she quickly took her cellphone and was about to make a call when she heard some people, who had not yet entered the door, said, "I heard that President Xian has a pretty good background. He is the CEO of Xian Group and has been in H City all this time. Ever since he took charge, Xian Group''s business and finances have grown rapidly." "Yeah." Those people suddenly lowered their voices. "I heard that President Xian was just 30 years old. I think he had been married before, but somehow, he divorced." "What? He was married? I thought he was always single! Oh, by the way, did you hear? The precious daughter of the Disciplinary Inspection Commission seems to have always liked President Xian and was unmarried for years, which is why, a few months ago when President Xian came to Imperial City, the Disciplinary Commission''s daughter, Miss Shi, took the initiative to move here! She came right after President Xian. They have been working together a lot recently, I think President Xian is quite interested in Miss Shi." "You''re talking about the so-called Shi Zheng, aren''t you? Which leaders don''t want to get together with the Shi Family? The Shi Family not only made a name for themselves in the mall construction, but they also had a reputation in the political arena. President Xian is amazing. To be able to make a very precious daughter from the Shi Family come far to Imperial City just for him, he is a very lucky man." "President Xian looked like he had come back from lunch just now. I think he just ate with Miss Shi, right? Perhaps they are already dating. This relationship between these elites is unlike those celebrities. How can we see through them with a single glance? In my opinion, they are definitely already together!" "Sigh, on this matter, we can''t be jealous. President Xian is a talented man, his family is prominent, and even if both of them were to get along on a marriage alliance, we could only stand on the side and envy Miss Shi." "Didn''t you say it already? President Xian was divorced before. I think there''s already something between him and Miss Shi!" Jiang Ruolan, who was rummaging through her bag, did not raise her head. Instead, she took out her phone, looked down at the dark screen, pressed on it. Her heart was in a messy state. ''Jiang Ruolan, what are you thinking about?'' ''Isn''t this what you want?'' ''Since you will never be able to face the Xian Family in this life, as you finally regained your freedom after using various methods, he promises that he will leave you far, far away. From then on, he will no longer make it possible for you to meet him, and he will no longer leave you with a dilemma.'' ''Could it be that you are so selfish that you wish for him to never marry again for the rest of his life?'' ''So, what''s there to be shocked about?'' Chapter 460 - Drifting Farther And Farther Away Jiang Ruolan held her phone and walked out of the building. She bought a bottle of mineral water from a stall near the building. After drinking a few sips, she turned to see that the man she had made an appointment with had arrived by car. That person got out of the car and was on the phone. Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at her ringing phone. Without a doubt, she knew that this was the leader she was supposed to meet today. She threw her water bottle and walked towards him with a professional smile. They both entered a small conference room in the hall next to the business organization. She conducted an interview with the man, and after hearing Xian Zihao was there, the man hurriedly left the meeting room after the interview. Jiang Ruolan sat alone in a small meeting room, focused on listening to the interview on the recorder. She then wrote a few important points patiently. About an hour later, she packed her things and got ready to leave. As she walked out of the small meeting room, she crossed the corridor to the elevator. There were a large number of people standing in front of it, respectfully surrounding Xian Zihao while pointing to a map of appreciation on the wall and a detailed list of names. Xian Zihao looked at the map on the wall and then at the file in his hand. People said that once the two intersecting lines were cut at the point where they were separated, they would start drifting farther and farther away. This was true for her and Xian Zihao. As promised by him, the Xian Family did not always come to interrupt her life in the past year. Old Man Xian and Zhan An often came for several months after she gave birth to Xian Chiahao and Xian Anna. They would stop in front of the entrance, waiting to see her, but each time, it was Jia Zhenzhen who would come out and ask them to leave. As for Xian Zihao, even if he had given her that unique warmth before, it would gradually fade, and he would still give up. His gaze was no longer focused on her and his world no longer revolved around her. Jiang Ruolan''s gaze only swept him once before she turned around and pressed the elevator button. She entered without looking back. This was Jiang Ruolan''s first time on a business trip after having Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na. She didn''t see her children for more than two days, so she immediately rushed to Greenville Residence once she returned. She picked up the two little things that were lying coquettishly in Jia Zhenzhen''s arms and kissed them a few times. Xian Anna raised her delicate eyebrows and said, "Mom...Stinky " Xian Chiahao covered his nose. "Smelly." Jiang Ruolan woke up early in the morning to board the plane, but in 40-degree weather, her body was quickly sweating. Now, her body really smelled too much, she chuckled awkwardly and playfully bit these two little things'' faces. Then she put them down and hurried to the bathroom. In the afternoon, Jiang Ruolan went to Fengyu Media. She originally wanted to submit the script; however, when she arrived there, she suddenly saw a familiar sports car parked in front of the company. Jiang Ruolan had heard that Qin Gengxin had delayed his wedding with Xian Guiying for more than three hours before finally arriving. Once the ceremony was done, he left again. Although he didn''t go as far as not to give a face to the Xian Family, his attitude at the wedding venue was not courteous towards Xian Guiying. Once the wedding was done, Qin Gengxin had returned to Boston to manage his company. Fengyu Media was originally a company under the Qin Group. There''s nothing strange for him to be here. Jiang Ruolan went in first and submitted the script. On the way out, she saw Qin Gengxin smoking next to his car. Jiang Ruolan was in a hurry to return and accompany Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na. Qin Gengxin suddenly looked at her. "You didn''t even say hello? You can''t probably didn''t recognize me, did you? Or did you do this because of my status as the Xian Family''s son-in-law?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she turned to look at him. "Long time no see." Seeing her calm demeanor, the vein in Qin Gengxin''s forehead jumped, and then he sighed. "Forget it, even Xian Zihao can''t change your mind. Why did I bother talking to you then?" It seemed that Qin Gengxin already knows about these things, so the Xian Family should also know clearly the reason for her divorce, right? Jiang Ruolan lowered her eyes and said lightly: "If there''s nothing else, I''ll leave first. You and Guiying''s child should be a few months older than my children. Is it a boy or a girl? The child must be cute, right? Anyway, you are not young anymore, take this time to accompany the child. The company''s matters are not the most important. Cherish your family. Don''t wait until you lose everything for you to regret. I''ll be leaving first." She didn''t look at Qin Gengxin''s cold face and frown when she mentioned Xian Guiying and her child. She turned around and hailed a taxi. While waiting for the taxi to arrive, Qin Gengxin was babbling on the side. "They will not stop the car. They will only stop in the event of an accident. You know how people are talking about this scammers case, right? Many scammers target single women." Hearing his words, Jiang Ruolan felt quite impatient. She wasn''t Xiong Ruogang, who was too naive, so why did she need to listen to his nagging?! She immediately pulled open the taxi''s door and turned to wave at him, "Alright, I''ve been alone for so many years. If I die, then I''ll die! Scram to the side. Your grandma is leaving!" Qin Gengxin walked over to the side with a dark expression. With Xian Group''s new Acting CEO changing the policy repeatedly, even though the Xian Group''s building was still prosperous, there were still many people whose jobs were no longer the same as before. Until now, other than the Xian Group''s Building which was still as grand as ever, Jiang Ruolan was unfamiliar with everything else. The taxi drove past the Xian Group and then she saw a familiar plaza in front of it. She remembered how Zhou Shufen had been standing there, waiting for Xian Zihao. If Jiang Ruolan changed her job and went to Imperial City and if she was waiting for him in front of the company, would he meet her? Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao spent most of his time in Xian Company. His company there was very different from Xian Group. In the past, she was the one who promoted Xiong Ruogang in every way. Now, it was Xiong Ruogang who found every opportunity to promote her, wanting her to return to the main seat in the Commerce Department. Xiong Ruogang suggested that both of them have a group name since they were not that close with the colleagues there. "Sis Jiang, perhaps we should call ourselves the ''Warm Jade Army''. Jiang Ruolan almost fell from the company''s stairs when she heard that name. She immediately rejected her with determination. "Oh God, such a famous group name, let others use it. If we used that name, we would be punished by the heavens!" Although Jiang Ruolan had returned to the Commerce Department, as long as she did not pay any attention to any news regarding Imperial City, she wouldn''t know anything about Xian Zihao. It was better this way. After all, they both had gone to a separate path. Chapter 461 - Xian Zihao’s Return I Two months later. Jiang Ruolan was typing a report for a press release tomorrow when the company''s new employee, Ye Jiao, mysteriously knocked on the door and entered the room. Jiang Ruolan sorted her report before looking at Ye Jiao''s hand, which was full of pictures. "Sis Jiang, look at what''s in my hand." Ye Jiao said while placing a stack of pictures on her desk. After she put down the pictures, Ye Jiao asked Jiang Ruolan what she wanted for lunch. That''s the question that made Jiang Ruolan feel a headache every day. Far more disturbing than the pile of papers in her hand. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked down at the pictures. Her gaze paused for a moment, then, she looked at Ye Jiao, who knew nothing about her past, with a face full of suspicion. Ye Jiao leaned against her desk and said, "Sis Jiang, wasn''t it not long ago when Ling Group underwent a major overhaul? Today, I was at the airport taking pictures of the new supervisor from Ling Group and wanted to interview him, but look, who did I found? It''s the legendary Xian Zihao!" "Look! Look at how this angle of the photo was taken. I know this can''t be posted, so I''ll bring it back for you. Look at President Xian, he''s so handsome. Eh, who''s the person next to him?" Jiang Ruolan raised her head to look at her and smiled. "You''ve been quite idle these past two days, haven''t you?" Upon hearing that this was a sign that her boss would be angry, Ye Jiao immediately stopped gossiping. The corners of her mouth twitched, and at last, she took back the photos and stuffed them into her pocket like a treasure. "Well, it seems that I have to stricter the rules in this company. Otherwise, the newbies like you will start to get lazy!" Jiang Ruolan pushed the signed document in front of her. Ye Jiao pouted and left in the blink of an eye. *** "Sis Jiang, President Xian returned to H City today." In the evening, after work, Xiong Ruogang entered Jiang Ruolan''s office while she was clearing her desk. Xiong Ruogang seemed to be waiting for Jiang Ruolan to leave work with her, but in reality, she was looking for an opportunity to say those words. Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was cleaning the desk suddenly stopped. She raised her head and looked at Xiong Ruogang''s glowing eyes. Xiong Ruogang knew that Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to talk about Xian Zihao, so she quickly said, "Sis Jiang, when someone can''t hear someone''s name, it means she still has a deep love for that person. Although I don''t know why you and President Xian divorced, but since he already returned, why don''t you see him?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She was just quietly packing things on her desk. "Ruogang, love cannot be forced. Love not only teaches you the meaning of pain but can also teach you many things, such as how to deal with life''s problems and how to deal with your emotions." Jiang Ruolan told her before she got up and walked towards the elevator. Xiong Ruogang followed behind her in silence. Jiang Ruolan did not go straight home. Instead, she went to Beidou Avenue and bought two sets of cute and comfortable children''s clothing, as well as two sets of toys suitable for a one-year-old child. When Jiang Ruolan returned to Greenville Residence, the sky was already dark. Because the street lights in the residential area were currently being repaired, only a few lights were still on, causing the area to be a bit dim. In front of the two-story house where she lived, a familiar black Land Rover was already parked there. The light to the Land Rover was not switched on, and it stopped quietly at her window. Jiang Ruolan tried her best to squint her eyes, but she couldn''t see the license plate. However, when she saw that it was a Land Rover, she couldn''t help but shiver uncontrollably. Could it be him? Did he come to see the children? Why didn''t he call her? Even though they had divorced, if he wanted to see his children, she wouldn''t have refused him in the doorway. With his character, how can he come without making a phone call? Jiang Ruolan looked down at her cell phone under the residential street light, but no calls were missed. Thus, she decided to put down her phone and continued walking. Jiang Ruolan tilted her head to look at the car''s plate number. Then, she finally saw the familiar plate number through the light reflected in the window of her house. Instinctively, Jiang Ruolan looked around. The inside of the car was dark, and she couldn''t see anyone. She looked around suspiciously. Could it be that he hadn''t told her but had already entered the house? Jiang Ruolan remembered how Xian Zihao looked when he left her more than a year ago. The words he said and his expression, as if he never wanted to see her again in this life. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to describe her current feelings. A person''s heart was always wandering around, and a person''s emotions would always rise up to a point where even they couldn''t understand it. Jiang Ruolan looked at the big and small bags in her hand and stood outside the door to think for a long time. Then, she took out the key and opened the door to enter. Before she could take out the key, the door of the Land Rover opened, and Xian Zihao got off. Under the light from the car''s interior, Jiang Ruolan saw his expression was as calm as ever as he looked at her with his black eyes. Stunned, she opened her mouth, not knowing what to say. Xian Zihao slammed the door behind him, and for a moment, it was dark again, just as it had been between them. "You came back so late?" He said, his voice a little hoarse. "I just got paid two days ago, so I left work early today to go buy some toys and some new clothes for my children." Jiang Ruolan answered truthfully. "I''m sorry, Ruolan. I just want to see my children. I won''t disturb your life." Suddenly, the lights in the area were on. Jiang Ruolan could finally see his face. There was a slight redness in the eyes. He looked like he was drinking too much, but he was still calm. How did Jiang Ruolan not know that Xian Zihao wanted to see the children? Whenever Old Man Xian wanted to see the children, Jia Zhenzhen would keep him away. Even though Sister Yanmei was dismissed, Jiang Ruolan was kind enough to be polite to her whenever she came to Greenville Residence every two months to take care of the children. Every time she came, Sister Yanmei would secretly carry a camera with her. "No worries, you are Chiahao and An Na''s father, I have no reason not to let you see them." Jiang Ruolan answered anxiously, but her voice was choked with sobs Chapter 462 - Xian Zihao’s Return II Xian Zihao nodded, locked the car, and walked towards her. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to enter the house with him, a familiar scent assaulted her nose. She endured her trembling heart as she walked inside. Jiang Ruolan bent down to open her heels. Suddenly, her foot hit the toy that was on the floor. Her eyes widened, and she couldn''t stop herself from falling. Xian Zihao quickly stepped forward and supported her. The moment Jiang Ruolan wanted to say thank you, he pulled her into his embrace. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know whether to push him away or not. She just silently let him hold her, burying her face in his embrace and breathing the familiar scent. Her heart filled with too much reluctance. "Zihao, I''m sorry " Jiang Ruolan whispered, "You must hate me." Even though she couldn''t bear to part with him, she had already chosen this path and even though she was sad, it was still her choice in the end. She cannot blame anyone. Over a year, her suppressed longing had been turned into a love for Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na. "Ruolan, why are we doing this? Now that we have children, shouldn''t we go hand in hand? No matter what, if you can''t let go of what my grandfather and father did to your mother, one year is enough time for you to get out of a feeling which you can''t control." "You don''t have to apologize, you''re not wrong. If I were you, I would not be able to be rational too. Everyone has emotions, and if you don''t have any reaction towards your mother''s death, then you are not the Jiang Ruolan that I know. But it''s already been a year. If you still can''t face it, then we will go to the United States. Two years, three years, five years, ten years, I don''t care how long you''ll need. I will always be by your side and one day, we will leave it all behind. When you have a nightmare, I will accompany you. When you miss your mother, I will accompany you to the grave to visit her. Let me heal all the injuries caused by my grandfather''s mistakes. Give me this chance, okay?" Jiang Ruolan lay in his embrace, she was speechless. Xian Zihao leaned close to her ear and kissed it gently, "It''s been a year. I''ve given you a year to be alone and calm, but now, since I''m back, we better be together again. Ruolan, don''t leave me." Xian Zihao whispered into her ear. Then, as Jiang Ruolan sobbed, he suddenly grabbed her face, bent down to find her lips, and kissed her forcibly. The bags she held in her hand fell at her feet, and tears ran down her cheeks. It was salty and bitter tears. However, the strength of his embrace caused her to be unable to breathe. Instinctively, she returned his hug while choking with a sob, "Zihao, I''m sorry." And every time she cried out those words, he kissed her even more deeply. Surrounded by a familiar warmth, this feeling of attachment caused her will to collapse eventually. Jiang Ruolan forcibly wanted to hug him more tightly, but out of sudden, she felt the space in front of her getting empty until suddenly she found that there was no one by her side. Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes and looked at the emptiness in front of her. There was no Land Rover, no Xian Zihao. She looked at her raised arm, and her entire body froze. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes from her sleep and discovered that she was sitting in a taxi that was stopped by Beidou Avenue. The taxi was still moving forward steadily, getting closer and closer to Greenville Residence. So it was just a dream. She raised her hand and touched her forehead. Ever since Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na spoke, Jiang Ruolan had spent a lot of time with her work and her two children, so much so that she hadn''t had time to think about other things. She stopped dreaming about the bloody nightmare. In the following few months, she rarely dreamt about it and when her children would wake up at night, she would coax them to sleep before she''s going back to sleep again. Once she was at the Greenville Residence, Jiang Ruolan got out of the car and walked toward the residential area. The lights in the residential area were dim, just like in her dream. When she reached the door, she subconsciously looked at the spot in front of the window. There were no cars there. Of course Xian Zihao wouldn''t have the time to come here. Even if he wanted to see the children, he wouldn''t let her know. The familiar warmth had long since left her life. Dreams were only dreams, but in reality, no one was that weak. When Jiang Ruolan went inside, she immediately hugged Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, who was giggling non-stop while sitting on the bed. After changing their clothes, she washed the toys clean and put them on their bed. Before she went to bed, she took a shower and drank the milk Jia Zhenzhen had prepared for her. After that, she sat on the edge of the small bed, looking down at the sleeping faces of the two adorable little ones. Xian Chiahao was slightly fatter than Xian An Na by a little bit. The two babies'' faces were fair and clean, and their eyebrows and eyes were very similar to Xian Zihao''s. They both had beautiful double eyelids and looked even better than those babies in the baby powder commercial. Xian Chiahao was more similar to Xian Zihao, but his nose and mouth were very similar to Jiang Ruolan. The little girl first gnawed at her fat brother''s hand every time she fell asleep. Every time Xian Chiahao was bitten by his younger sister, he would not make a sound, just laugh as he looked at her. Before going to sleep, Xian An Na liked to nibble on her brother''s hand. When she slept, she would put her fat arms and legs on Xian Chiahao from time to time. Now, these two little things could sleep soundly. Before, they would often wake up in the middle of the night, but now, they could sleep until morning. After looking at them for a while longer, Jiang Ruolan turned off the light and went back to bed. **** A month later, the construction of a large institution in Imperial City began to be formally implemented. Jiang Ruolan often takes pictures of scenery and models at construction exhibitions in H City. This year was the year in which natural disasters often occur in every province and city. There was a typhoon in M City in late June, flooding in F City in July, and an earthquake with six Richter in S City. The staff members working in business reporting were busy every day reporting the names of the deceased compatriots. As of early August, Imperial City was rumored to have been hit by a series of more devastating earthquakes. The earthquake was on a magnitude of 7 Richter, and a lot of damage and loss of life occurred. Imperial City was not far from H City. H City''s citizens felt a strong tremor on the day of the earthquake. That day, Jiang Ruolan was sitting in her office, reviewing the news reports, when suddenly, the cup of water on the table vibrated non-stop. All Fengyu Media''s staff rushed out of the building. Seeing that many people were running out of the nearby office building, everyone''s faces turned pale. Although the vibration in H City wasn''t too strong, Jiang Ruolan immediately took a taxi home as soon as she ran out. When she saw Jiang Yijun was standing outside with both of the twins in his arms and Jia Zhenzhen, she sighed in relief. Just when all the citizens of H City sighed in relief at the lack of vibration, many companies, including Fengyu Media, decided to shut down their offices. Jiang Ruolan took this chance to stay with her children at home. The TV opened on the news broadcast. Xian An Na was lying on the couch, rolling around wildly. Xian Chiahao had just finished taking a shower and Jiang Ruolan was looking for clean pants for him when she heard the news on TV. "At 12:17 PM today, a devastating earthquake struck Imperial City. All rescuers have begun their rescue operations quickly. The death toll is still unknown and five surrounding provinces were affected. It was reported that more than half of the main road to the Imperial City has collapsed." Imperial City! Jiang Ruolan abruptly raised her head and stared at the television screen. Chapter 463 - Going To Imperial City I "Lan, what''s wrong?" Jia Zhenzhen took a new diaper bag from the bedroom and planned to put it beside the couch for the twins to use later. However, just as she walked out of the bedroom, she suddenly saw Jiang Ruolan''s pale face. "Lan." "Auntie Jia, can I bother you to take care of Chiahao and An Na for me for these two days? I''m going to take a long trip!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t even look up as she packed her clothes. She walked around the living room a few times, afraid she would leave something important behind. Jia Zhenzhen''s gaze was also diverted by the screen on the TV. Seeing the subtitles on TV, she frowned, "There''s an earthquake in Imperial City? No wonder the vibration was so strong here today, I didn''t think it would be serious." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything, she just packed her things and turned around to hug her children. She kissed them a few times on the cheek. "Chiahao and An Na, be good. Momny will be out for two days. Be good, don''t make mommy worry, ok?" The two little things instinctively kissed back at her. Jiang Ruolan comforted herself in her heart and got up to leave. "Lan! Imperial City is the source of earthquakes! It is the focal point! It''s too dangerous, you can''t go!" Jia Zhenzhen called her with a serious expression. Jiang Ruolan merely paused her steps and walked out without looking back. She quickly caught a taxi and rushed to the airport. She didn''t know if the plane would be able to go directly to Imperial City or if she would have to transfer to a nearby city. No matter what, she had to go! **** Jiang Ruolan was holding the recorder in her hand as she listened to the provincial leader''s speech. If she didn''t have the status of a commercial media reporter, she would not be able to enter the disaster area smoothly. Now she was sitting in one of the provincial leader''s cars, going with them to the only main road leading to Imperial City. "The earthquakes are still not stopping and the magnitude of the earthquake is also not low. I don''t think this road will be able to last for another day." The provincial leader looked at the road conditions outside the car and sighed. "Did you send a helicopter?" Jiang Ruolan asked. "We''ve sent a few, but for now, we''re still able to go through this route. We don''t have a lot of planes, so we''ll check them first. If there''s anything we need, I''ll contact another city and ask for their help." "It''s said that Xian Company''s current CEO, Xian Zihao, also rushed there because he owns the branch at the epicenter of the earthquake!" Someone said. "Xian Zihao?" The provincial leader frowned, "This is bad. If anything happened to him, the old general Xian Tingfeng would probably make a fuss in Beijing!" "Has President Xian already entered the disaster area?" Seeing that they had brought the topic to this point, Jiang Ruolan finally got down to business. The provincial leader immediately frowned. Suddenly, he looked at the person next to him, "Have you contacted President Xian?" "We couldn''t get through to him and we could only contact the person in charge of Xian Company. It was said that President Xian rushed to the epicenter half an hour after the earthquake struck. The place is very dangerous now. The people who were there said that they had not seen President Xian for over an hour!" Right now, only a small fraction of the rescue team had arrived. By the time the national rescue team and volunteers arrive, it will take at least five to six days due to inconvenient transportation. Xian Zihao had gone directly to the epicenter. Jiang Ruolan''s hands were sweating when she heard the words. She knew that this was not the time to do the interview, so she put down the recorder and sat silently to the side, waiting for the car to arrive at the place. "Right now, it''s the rainy season in Imperial City. I heard that a few years ago, a mudslide occurred in that town. It''s still raining and the aftershocks are still unending. I think " The provincial leader raised his hand and stopped his subordinate from continuing. He merely glanced at the time and asked, "How much longer until we arrived?" "The road ahead is split, we can''t get there!" "What should we do!" "Quick, call the helicopter right now!" Jiang Ruolan was so anxious. She got out of the car in a hurry and circled around the road a few times, looking at the crack in front of her. Rescue teams and helicopters would take at least half a day to arrive, so she had no choice but to follow the provincial leader to a nearby village. Because of the strong earthquake, some weak houses suffered cracks, and some houses collapsed, leaving some residents injured, but no one died. After distributing some relief materials, they had to set up their tents here as it was already dark and the helicopters had not yet arrived. The sky was pitch black, and the ground was sometimes calm, occasionally shaking. "Miss Jiang, why are you standing outside in the rain? Quickly get into the tent, we''ve already contacted them. The helicopter will arrive early in the morning. Lie down and relax, if not, how can you have the energy to record the situation in a disaster area tomorrow?" Jiang Ruolan picked up an umbrella given to her by some villagers. She stood outside the tent and looked at the dark sky. She heard them calling to her. She couldn''t calm down and was worried about the casualties in Imperial City. "Miss Jiang, you came a long way from H City to here. After all, President Xian used to be in H City and even though he was just a businessman and didn''t get into politics, he still had a great reputation there and was very liked by the people. You must be worried about him, right?" After she came inside the tent, a man suddenly handed her a bottle of mineral water and asked casually. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head, twisted open the bottle of mineral water in her hand, and looked outside through the open curtains of the tent. At this moment, lightning struck, and thunder rumbled. Her heart was in great pain. A different face suddenly appeared in her line of thought. It''s Shi Zheng. Shi Zheng, the daughter of the Disciplinary Committee, had come to see her at the company during her business trip to H City. Shi Zheng asked her confusedly, "Jiang Ruolan, what is your worth to Xian Zihao? Even after he gets divorced, he still won''t be able to banish you from his heart." At that time, Shi Zheng was sitting in front of her desk. Her (Shi Zheng) face was filled with pride, sharpness, and a deep sense of loss and defeat. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want to think too much and didn''t want to argue with people like Shi Zheng, who are too arrogant. She just smiled and said, "Maybe it''s because he and I had children together." Shi Zheng, on the other hand, shook her head. "I''ve tried everything, and in terms of appearance, I''m no worse than you. From the point of view of family background, you don''t even deserve to carry my shoes. Don''t think I didn''t investigate it. Before I moved to Imperial City, I hire a personal investigator to investigate the reason for your divorce. Originally, the news of your divorce was not spread to the public, but I found out." "That''s right, those baseless rumors were on me. I used several methods to tell everyone that Xian Zihao had divorced. Only then can I approach him! You must understand that I am, after all, the daughters of the Shi Family. If I want to chase a man, I certainly can not embarrass my father! Therefore, your divorce news must be spread!" Chapter 464 - Going To Imperial City II "Furthermore, I found out that you two divorced because there was a discrepancy. Xian Zihao was forced to leave by you! I don''t understand, if it''s only because of the children, he could have taken them away, but he didn''t. He left the children with you, and every month, he will receive a stack of pictures. I once visited his office when he was out for a meeting and I noticed that one of his drawers was filled with pictures of your children." Qin Gengxin had asked Jiang Ruolan this question before. He said that he can''t understand why it can''t be him because he was on par with Xian Zihao, and he was her childhood sweetheart. Perhaps no matter how good Xian Zihao was, he was still imperfect, as no matter how great Jiang Ruolan was, she would still feel the need to avoid everything because of her mother''s hatred. But sometimes, she really didn''t know what''s good about her, why can''t she be replaced by someone else. The other day, Jiang Ruolan invited Shi Zheng to eat donkey meat grilled outside the company. Shi Zheng looked down on food, saying it was dirty and unhealthy. It''s full of sewer oil, so how can she eat it? Jiang Ruolan just smiled and said, "Yes, we all know that the food outside is not clean, but we still want to eat. Xian Zihao has accompanied me to eat here many times." Shi Zheng didn''t say anything and left. Jiang Ruolan heard that a week after Shi Zheng returned to Imperial City, she applied for a transfer and returned to Beijing. Jiang Ruolan thought that there were only two types of love in this world. One was the true love of a lifetime, where the couple will never leave each other and the other was the great helplessness the couple had to bear for the sake of their children after a lifetime of fighting. Later on, she found out that there was actually another love. Although the couple was clearly in love, for some reason, they can not be together, so the destruction of this peace was just a kind of excessive obsession in their hearts. Life wasn''t like on a TV show. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know exactly what love really was. When her children called her mommy and as she watched them grow up day by day with the passage of time, the longing towards Xian Zihao increased. An emotion like this will explode one day. Jiang Ruolan thought all the feelings would all disappear gradually with their separation, but she never thought that watching the news of the earthquake on TV would destroy all her rational insistence. "It''s already too dark. Unfortunately, we have to continue the search operation tomorrow." Originally, the place was very close to Imperial City. Although everyone''s phone line was not cut off, they were not in a good mood. Suddenly, a cell phone rang, causing the few people in the tent to look over. Jiang Ruolan was stunned, she looked down at her phone. The number was unfamiliar, but she knew it was from Imperial City. She didn''t know why, but she suddenly felt her heart tremble violently. She quickly picked up the phone and put it by her ear. "Hello?" On the other side, Jiang Ruolan could only hear the sound of rain falling. She frowned. "Hello?" However, in that instant, the other party hung up the phone, and a beeping sound was heard. Jiang Ruolan''s expression changed as she hurriedly redialed the number. However, she only heard the cold female voice on the line, saying, "The person is temporarily unable to reach." The unease in her heart grew. Jiang Ruolan didn''t dare to think who it was. She redialed the number while there was still a signal, but she still couldn''t reach the person until her cell phone signal was completely gone. *** The next day, Jiang Ruolan followed the provincial leader on a helicopter. By the evening, they finally arrived at the disaster area. Currently, 80% of buildings in the disaster area had collapsed, and the number of casualties hadn''t yet been calculated. Helicopters can only be parked on the school field and before everyone got off, the person in charge advised everyone to stay away from the disaster buildings. Jiang Ruolan just nodded and didn''t interrupt. After they got off the plane, she took the opportunity to stop an uninjured middle-aged woman outside the tent, "I''m sorry, did you know where President Xian went?" "I don''t know." The people around here were all busy with their own affairs, rescuing their own people, and suddenly a group of people shouted for someone to help them save a person. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t stand it anymore, she quickly helped them dig up the pile of rubble. After a while, her hand started to feel sore and she finally managed to save the shallow man just in time. After that, she hurriedly turned around and followed the provincial leader to the core of the disaster area. "How is it? There is still no news about President Xian?" After the provincial leader finished his discussions with a few people, someone immediately asked anxiously. They were afraid that General Xian would cause trouble. The Xian Family had a huge influence in the country. The others looked at each other, their faces filled with worry. "There''s still no news, his phone can''t be reached." "Did you send a helicopter?" After President Xian arrived here yesterday afternoon, he and the rescue team went to the disaster area together. Then, everyone was busy with so many people were buried at that time. Everyone who passed by would turn around to give help, and then, we didn''t know where President Xian went. I heard from the military team that President Xian was last seen yesterday in a village near the epicenter, and now, other than the plane, no cars can drove there, and no one else dared to go there." "President Xian went to the Upper Village with a group of rescue team members?" "Yes! Yesterday afternoon, the last person to see President Xian was from Shangshui Village! All the houses over there have collapsed now! There is simply no place for us to set foot. This is too miserable!" The rain was so heavy that the blood on the ground was washed away. The provincial leader sternly ordered the people to proceed with the rescue mission and sent two more helicopters to Shangshui Village to rescue Xian Zihao. They had to find him! After the provincial leader finished speaking, he turned to ask reporters to record the situation here. Although there were other reporters on the site, Jiang Ruolan had followed him from the provincial government. When he turned around, he was shocked to learn that Jiang Ruolan had disappeared. "She went over there! What was she doing in the helicopter?" Jiang Ruolan took her press pass and got on the helicopter before it left for the village. However, the people on the helicopter didn''t quite agree that she should go with them, so she took a photo of her children from her bag and showed it to them, "I''m Xian Zihao''s wife! This is our children. Look at this picture, the children were very similar to him and me. I''m his wife, and he''s in danger! I''ll definitely have to come! I beg you!" Due to the rush time, the people on the helicopter only hesitated for a moment. Given that she was a journalist, they did not refuse again. In less than ten minutes, the helicopter arrived at Shang Shui Village. However, it was impossible to pass through the vehicles as the traffic here was not very developed due to the small size of the village. The only road was broken and the helicopter hovered around until it landed on a large flat area in front of them. As soon as the helicopter landed, Jiang Ruolan rushed out. "Miss Jiang! You can''t do it alone! It''s too dangerous!" Jiang Ruolan looked at the rainy sky. "I want to go find my husband." "But right now, there''s a high possibility of landslides. It''s too dangerous!" "Could I trouble you to lend me a flashlight?" Jiang Ruolan turned around and borrowed a flashlight from them. She did not go impulsively and went with them to save the others. From time to time, she would look for the figure of Xian Zihao. Chapter 465 - Going To Imperial City III The rain kept falling non-stop. The rain was too heavy and washed away the blood on the ground. People either tried to escape from the rain or helped rescue people trapped under the rubble. Once the helicopter landed, the people on the plane sent a small amount of aid. Following along with them were the provincial leader and his subordinates. Each of them was holding umbrellas in their hands as they stood in the rubble to soothe the weeping people, saying that more relief supplies would arrive tomorrow. Jiang Ruolan followed the crowd and busied herself by helping them. She then turned around and looked at the mountains not far away, then looked around the crowd and asked them in a hurry about Xian Zihao''s whereabout. Finally, she heard it from a man in his thirties with a broken arm, "President Xian? Ah, he came with the rescue team before dark yesterday. At that time, my arm was injured badly and I was buried under the rubble. President Xian and the rescue team had saved me personally." "Then do you know where he went after that? Where did he go?" "Apparently ... Several previous family members were crushed to death at the foot of the mountain. After President Xian heard it, he went straight there. Then, I was busy helping relatives and neighbors to save people, so I didn''t notice where he went!" "Thank you!" Jiang Ruolan turned around and headed down the mountain, searching for that familiar figure in ruins. "Excuse me, have you seen President Xian?" "Hello, may I ask if you saw President Xian? He''s the man who had rushed over to help yesterday afternoon! He is the person in charge of the building base in this region." "Excuse me." Jiang Ruolan turned her head around and noticed a small village at the foot of the mountain. She asked the people around her how the people in the village were doing, and when she heard that the people there were safe with only a few casualties, she rushed over. Since there were casualties, Xian Zihao must have gone there! However, the road to get there was not wide. If one followed the mountain path for a few more steps, they would be able to see the uneven side of the cliff. There was a shortcut behind the bush area, but she could not get through it because the path was blocked by a tall pile of bushes. It was quite dangerous to go straight through there, fearing there were many wild animals. Jiang Ruolan could only follow the rescue team as they walked along the side of the road. Halfway there, she saw the rescue teams who had arrived here yesterday. Only now did they (the newly arrived rescue team) know that they (the rescue team that arrived yesterday) had been searching for Xian Zihao. "After President Xian rushed here yesterday, he went to rescue everyone without stopping. He was later injured as a result of some pieces of the wall hitting his shoulder. Instead of stopping and going for a check-up, he bandaged his wounds and followed us to the mountain again. Afterward, we didn''t know where President Xian went, but we remembered that he said that he went to rescue people, and we split up later on. After all, there are not a lot of rescue teams coming here. When President Xian went down, we didn''t see him again, and we didn''t know if he fell or was injured! This mountain road was too slippery! It''s still raining heavily and there are still aftershocks. It''s not safe at all!" "How about the helicopter? Have you used it to find him?" "We have used helicopters to search for President Xian, but the results have not changed." Knowing that Xian Zihao had been injured, Jiang Ruolan became increasingly anxious. She followed them to the village down the mountain. Since the road was too slippery and the conditions too unsuitable for her to help them, she turned around and walked down the road, standing on a low cliff hidden under the trees by the side of the mountain while shouting, "Zihao! Xian Zihao!" The cliffs at the foot of the mountain were uneven. A moment ago, she heard from the Shangshui Village say that this place was at least a dozen meters tall. Now that everyone was busy rescuing those who can be saved, there was no way they could come. Jiang Ruolan anxiously shouted, "Zihao!" She slowly descended the slippery mountain path. She didn''t know what time it was now because the thunder and rain were starting to subside. In the evening, when the sky was almost dark and the rescue team couldn''t find anything, they had to go back and send more helicopters here to rescue him, but it was still not enough. Just as Jiang Ruolan turned around and was about to walk up the mountain to look for the rescue team, she felt a violent aftershock, and her feet suddenly slipped. At the same time, a terrifying boom came from the mountain, and she fell down through the bushes. Jiang Ruolan did not know how deep down she was. Just when she thought she might fall to her death, she suddenly opened her eyes and saw her body rolling down the cliff. She immediately tried to grab a tree trunk. The tree trunk cracked with the speed of her body falling. There was nothing else she could grab. She kept falling as she shouted in a low voice. Her face was covered with wounds from trees and branches, and her body was covered with wounds from sharp stones. Jiang Ruolan fell into the wet and cold bushes, and after an unknown period of time, she finally managed to gather the strength to open her eyes. She slowly tried to get up with much effort and looked around. There was a similar deep hole at the base of the cliff, and although there was still a green patch at the base, the sky was already starting to darken, and it was hard for her to see the situation clearly. She had just fallen on the steepest part of the cliff. Jiang Ruolan took out her cell phone, but there was no signal. She had no choice but to put down her cell phone, take out the previously borrowed flashlight. She felt a little bit intimidated by the empty area. Her surroundings were dark and she was just a woman living in a peaceful society. She had never learned the basic knowledge to survive in the forest and she had a vague fear of these tall trees. She was afraid of the wild animals, even more so the venomous snake. Her feet were slippery. She limped as she held her flashlight, trying to find a way out. She had a strong feeling that Xian Zihao had also fallen during the shockwave. As she kept walking, looking for a way out, her hopes slowly started to fade. Jiang Ruolan could only follow the path at the bottom of the mountain and looked at the situation through the crevices of the trees. Another few steps forward, almost at the bottom of this sunken cliff, just as she walked over, she vaguely saw a person lying in front of her. She didn''t know if the person was alive or dead, but her feet paused, and her eyes narrowed. Jiang Ruolan resisted the fear in her heart and the intention to retreat to the other side. She squinted her eyes and shone the flashlight in that direction. When she saw the face, her body immediately froze. "Zihao!" She squatted down and touched his body. His body was so cold that it didn''t feel as warm as before, and if he really fell down last night, then he would have fallen over here. This place was over forty meters high. If he didn''t have anything to cushion himself with, then he would be dead! "Zihao! Xian Zihao, wake up!" Jiang Ruolan felt a sharp pain in her heart. She quickly placed the flashlight on the side and with both hands, she gently grabbed his head and placed it on her lap. Xian Zihao''s eyes were still closed. Jiang Ruolan''s tears flowed down in an instant. She held him until she saw the bloodstain on his shoulder and then looked at his legs. His legs were badly smashed. She lifted her trembling hands and touched the back of his head, and sure enough, there''s blood. A lot of blood. "Zihao! Zihao!" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and hugged him tightly. She hugged him tightly with one hand while the other wiped the blood from his face. Fear surrounded her. "Zihao, wake up! Please, wake up! You can''t sleep here! Xian Zihao, wake up!" In her panic, Jiang Ruolan checked the wounds all over his body, and when she caught a glimpse of the cell phone beside his hand, her eyes froze. Chapter 466 - Dont Be Like This The call from last night. Did he think that he was about to die and took advantage of the time given by the heavens to call her? His cell phone number hadn''t changed since the beginning, and since he was working in Imperial City, he would definitely change his number. Was that really his number? How could Jiang Ruolan not know that Xian Zihao was already in such a dangerous state? Why didn''t she think that this phone call could save him? Why didn''t she ask him his current phone number in advance? Why was she so stupid?! "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan cried as her trembling hands hugged him tightly. "Wake up, okay? Don''t sleep. You can''t leave our children and me! Chiahao and An Na are still waiting for you. Whenever Sister Yanmei went to see your children, she would secretly teach them to call you daddy. Please wake up. I don''t hate you anymore. I don''t want anything more! Please wake up. I only want you and our children. I don''t care whatever grudge my mother had with your family. I beg you, please wake up. Zihao!" Her tears dripped onto Xian Zihao''s face. They were warmer than the rain, but he still didn''t have much of a reaction. He only calmly laid in her embrace. Jiang Ruolan never hugged him like this. At this point, other than shouting his name and trying to wake him up, there was no other way for her to contact the outside world. Even if she had a flashlight here, it would not be able to last longer. Jiang Ruolan hugged him while pressing her face on his hair. "Zihao, wake up. Please wake up." She thought for a moment, then pressed her lips against his and bit it. Her eyes were staring into his closed eyes, and seeing that he had not yet responded, she felt so much pain that she could not breathe. Jiang Ruolan raised her head and wiped his mouth carefully. She quickly kissed him again on his cold lips and kept saying, "I''m sorry. So sorry." Jiang Ruolan took his hand and kissed it. Xian Zihao''s hand was not as fragile as his lips, and she made up her mind to bite him until he woke up. Even as she tasted the blood in her mouth, she continued to bite. Xian Zihao''s body, which had been tightly embraced by her, seemed to move a little. His pale face became even paler. His brow gradually furrowed. "Zihao!" Jiang Ruolan let go of his arm and kept calling out in his ear, "Zihao! Wake up! Zihao!" It was unknown whether it was because she had bitten him so hard that he finally regained consciousness or because she called out his name in his ear, but in the end, Xian Zihao''s tightly closed eyes were moving and gradually opening small cracks. At last, he opened his eyes to a small half, and his eyebrows were tightly knitted. He was looking at her in a trance. "Zihao, are you awake?" Jiang Ruolan was so excited that she broke into laughter. She hugged him tightly and said, "You''re finally awake!" Xian Zihao slowly opened his mouth and looked at her weakly. "Ruolan?" Jiang Ruolan nodded vigorously, and her tears kept falling down his neck, "It''s me, it''s me. Zihao, don''t fall asleep. Your body was badly injured. If you fall asleep, you really won''t wake up! Don''t leave me, okay." Xian Zihao frowned, then slowly touched his forehead. He turned his head to see the flashlight next to him, then looked at her. "What are you doing here?" In the past year, Jiang Ruolan had never cried like this. She had held back all her emotions and everything just exploded at the moment. She didn''t care about anything else as she hugged him tightly and muttered non-stop, "Zihao, I miss you. I came to find you. Don''t be mad at me, don''t push me away." Xian Zihao frowned and pushed her away with his weak strength. He looked at her tearful face and asked, "I''m asking you, why are you here?" "I ..." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with her blurry and glassy eyes. Seeing his serious expression, she couldn''t help but stutter for a moment before softly saying, "I came looking for you." "Nonsense! This was the epicenter! What are you doing here?" "I... I came to find you," Jiang Ruolan''s heart skipped a beat when she saw how badly he was hurt and how he didn''t have any good attitude towards her. Xian Zihao didn''t have much strength left to begin with, and now that he had woken up, his strength was slowly dissipating. Xian Zihao closed his eyes and took two deep breaths before he tried to get up. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly helped him. "Be careful, you fell from above. You fell too deep, and both your legs and the back of your head were injured! You must see a doctor right away! I ... I''ll figure out a way for us to get out." Seeing that he had woken up, Jiang Ruolan did not dare to continue wasting the flashlight. She turned around and picked up the flashlight, turning it into the weakest light. She used a small amount of light to provide some light to where the two of them currently stood. "Aren''t you afraid of the danger? If something did happen to you, what would happen to the children? Would you let them lose their mother from an early age? Jiang Ruolan, I can understand that you were forced by circumstances and therefore, you asked for a divorce. I have followed your wishes, but what are you doing now? What are you doing here after you found out that the earthquake in Imperial City was so severe that there is a possibility there will be a mudslide soon? Are you tired of living? You don''t care about children anymore? What the hell are you thinking?!" After Xian Zihao finished speaking, he suddenly coughed and then looked at Jiang Ruolan sternly. It was obvious that he was furious. Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she couldn''t retort. She just knelt next to him. Seeing that Xian Zihao was serious and didn''t even want her to touch him, she bit her lower lip and slowly lowered her eyes. "Nothing will happen to us. Chiahao and An Na will never lose their parents." "You! Cough, cough." Xian Zihao was about to say something when he suddenly coughed violently twice. Jiang Ruolan quickly tried to help him, but he shook off her hand and turned away to cough heavily. Jiang Ruolan saw that he actually coughed up blood and quickly exclaimed, "Did you hurt your internal organs?!" Xian Zihao closed his eyes and rested there, not saying a word for a long time. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what he was thinking at the moment and she could only look at him. She couldn''t help but hugged him despite his rejection. "Zihao, if you really understand me, you will know that I was making a ruckus about getting a divorce because I couldn''t face it. I didn''t want to torture myself, and I didn''t want to torture you anymore. I thought maybe it would be better if we separated. I''ve been numb for the past year. I''ve been living a life without you, filling up my life with our children so that I wouldn''t crazily miss you when I woke up in the middle of the night." "I''m sorry, I won''t push you away anymore. If I knew that you would get hurt like this one day and if I knew that one day you would almost lose your life, I wouldn''t push you away no matter how sad I am. I won''t let you go anymore." "I''m sorry, Zihao. Please don''t push me away. Don''t leave, okay. We''ll definitely survive! Chiahao and An Na are waiting for us to come back. They''re waiting to see their father. You must be fine, okay? There are too many things in this world that we fear. As I rushed here from H City, I had no idea that you were injured like this. I just found out that there was an earthquake here, and I just wanted to be by your side at the moment, even if you were fine. I just want to follow the reporter and look at you from a distance. I don''t want to leave the children. When I arrived here, I found out that you''ve been missing all night, that''s why I''m looking for you anxiously. If I hadn''t fallen, I wouldn''t have been able to find you! Don''t be mad, I beg you, don''t be like this. Let''s leave this place alive and come back together, okay." Chapter 467 - When Women Fall In Love, They Become The World’s Most Foolish Fools Jiang Ruolan hugged him tightly. "You said I was a hedgehog and had been hurt many times since I was young, so I learned how to use thorns to protect myself. I would stab everyone around me. I knew I was hurting you, I know. At the time, I didn''t know how to deal with it. To be honest, I still haven''t faced it. Anyway, my mother was already dead, and I''d rather not losing anyone anymore. Zihao, once we''re out, can we go home together? Let''s go home." She kept talking non-stop, just hugging him as tightly as she could, not wanting to let him push her anymore. Yet Xian Zihao didn''t speak for a long time. Only when she pressed her face against his uninjured shoulder and continuously let her tears fall on his neck did she faintly hear a soft sigh by her ear. Jiang Ruolan slowly let go of him, wanting to see his expression, but just as she was about to let go, an arm snaked around her waist, and her body was pulled into his embrace by a single pull. The water droplet on his rain-soaked hair slowly moved down, landing next to her eyebrows. "I waited day after day for you to let it go, but you forced me to divorce you in a way that was too cruel and too decisive. Your attitude was too firm, so I had to let it go. I couldn''t force you to hurt yourself in a more cruel way. I know you were just scared back then." Jiang Ruolan just buried her face in his shoulder and greedily inhaled the smell of his body. Even though there was a strong smell of blood on his body, she knew that he was right next to her. Even though they were surrounded by dark trees, she was no longer afraid. Xian Zihao''s voice was weak, and even in the end, he still hugged her gently as he comforted her, "We have to think of a way to leave this place." "Yes." Jiang Ruolan nodded obediently in his arms. Xian Zihao sighed lightly. "Be good and don''t be afraid." As his voice grew weaker, Jiang Ruolan immediately looked up to see his eyes glazed over, but he was still looking at her. Panicking, she lifted her hand to check on the wound behind his head. "Zihao, how are you feeling?" Xian Zihao forced a smile, and with a soothing look in his eyes, he said in a low, barely audible voice, "I''m fine. It''s too cold down here. Sit over here and don''t catch a cold." Jiang Ruolan sat next to him, curled up close to him. She took the flashlight and shone around, "You''re hurt too badly right now. Zihao, I have to find a way out." "There''s no road there. The mountain walls are too slippery, so it''s hard to get out." Xian Zihao coughed again, and the blood in the corner of his mouth gradually increased. Jiang Ruolan was anxious. Xian Zihao had fallen from such a high height, so she did not know how bad his condition was but now was not the time for her to cry. She looked at the dark sky and the rain started getting heavier again. She looked at the trees and the ground beneath her feet. Jiang Ruolan took her phone out of her bag. There was still half a battery in her phone and then she picked up Xian Zihao''s phone on the ground and looked at the two phones together, hoping to see the signal, maybe even a message. But after so long searching, there was no signal on the two phones with only half of their batteries left. She put down their phone sadly and shone the flashlight again on Xian Zihao''s face. She saw his face was pale as he leaned against the mountain wall with his eyes half-closed. It was unknown what he was thinking. Jiang Ruolan looked at him for a moment, and seeing that he was not moving, she quickly tugged on his sleeve. "Zihao?" Seeing no movement, Jiang Ruolan quickly squatted down next to him and looked at him with a panicked expression. "Zihao, don''t fall asleep!" Xian Zihao''s half-closed eyes gradually opened. He looked at her, then held her hand gently. His hands were cold, no longer as warm as before, but still able to comfort her. "Natural disasters and man-made disasters are uncontrollable. No matter what happens next, Ruolan, you must survive. For the sake of our children, and for my sake, hmm?" His voice was soft, low, and hoarse. His slightly distracted gaze gradually refocused as he looked at her with a gentle smile. Jiang Ruolan shook her head vigorously and didn''t say anything. She simply hugged him tightly. "We''ll definitely get out of here alive!" Although she knew that someone would really come to their rescue, she did not know how long they would take. Xian Zihao''s body grew colder and she didn''t know how serious his fall was. A mild cough was enough to make him cough out blood, and with wounds on his shoulders, legs, and head, it was enough to make her understand that if they did not leave this place as soon as possible and if he continued to be like this for an hour or two, his life will only gradually deteriorate. Xian Zihao didn''t refute her. Instead, he lightly patted her shoulder and lightly breathed into her ear. The whole forest was so quiet that it was practically empty. In the darkness, there was only a weak flashlight shining on them. The rain was heavy, and through the thick foliage, it made people feel cold yet very clear-headed. Perhaps it was because of the cold rain, Xian Zihao did not close his eyes again. After an unknown period of time, Jiang Ruolan suddenly lifted her head from his shoulder and looked at his pale, bloodless face. She raised her hand and touched his bloodless lips, "Zihao, how are you feeling? I don''t dare waste my flashlight and cell phone batteries. When the rain stops, I will use cell phone lights to illuminate this forest, there will definitely be someone noticed about it. You have to hold on, if you feel uncomfortable, tell me. Don''t forget, although I''m not a doctor, but I have worked in a clinic before, so I can try a little bit to treat your injuries." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes dimmed as she talked about the injuries. She lowered her head to look at his injuries, from his legs to his shoulders, then looked at his pale face. Her voice was still filled with determination. Xian Zihao smiled and shook his hand, "Alright, I''ll definitely tell you when I feel unwell. Just sit here and relax. Don''t keep staring at me. Aren''t you tired?" "Not tired." Xian Zihao laughed again and sighed softly. "I''ve heard that when women fall in love, they become the world''s most foolish fools. It seems like those words are true." Jiang Ruolan didn''t blush and she wasn''t shy either. She just shook her head and said seriously, "That''s right. All women are stupid when they fall in love." Xian Zihao''s gaze was calm and gentle, with a hint of a smile on his face. If it wasn''t for his pale face, if it wasn''t for his gaze that was constantly shifting, occasionally focusing, Jiang Ruolan would forget their current situation. She tried her best to smile, "I love you, Xian Zihao. I love you." Chapter 468 - Looking For Help Xian Zihao''s gaze towards her had gotten a lot of warmth. He slowly raised his hand and rubbed a little of her hair that had stuck to her face from the rain, which was wet and clinging to her skin. He gently stroked her face, "A year has passed. Were you happy?" Jiang Ruolan''s tears fell, "Chiahao and An Na have made me very happy, but I can''t be idle. Whenever I''m idle, I want to go crazy. I can''t eat and can''t sleep well." Xian Zihao''s fingers traced the outline of her cheek, and he said in a low voice, "I thought a hedgehog wouldn''t feel anything after stabbing someone, but it turns out you can feel the pain yourself." Jiang Ruolan''s nose twitched as she stared at him. "Didn''t you say that you would remove all the thorns for me? Without this, how can I protect myself? Xian Zihao, you have long pampered this stray dog ??as a spoiled little dog. Are you willing to leave her just because she bites you?" Xian Zihao laughed and coughed. Jiang Ruolan quickly patted his back lightly. Seeing the blood come out of his mouth, her heart became ached. "No, I have to think of a way. I can''t wait anymore!" Xian Zihao looked up at her. He wanted to stop Jiang Ruolan, but she had already turned around and walked a few meters away, looking in the direction she was falling, hoping she would spot the rescue team. However, it rained so hard that she could hardly open her eyes. "Is there anyone--" "Ruolan, cough!" Xian Zihao frowned and held out his hand towards her. He couldn''t get up, only could look at her helplessly, "Don''t shout, the rain is too heavy, and the thunder is too loud. No one can hear your screams. If you want to call someone, you have to wait until the rain stops." "No! There would always be someone with keen ears. We are only forty meters away from the top! How can they not hear it? You must be saved immediately!" Jiang Ruolan ignored the heartache in Xian Zihao''s eyes. She cupped her hand in her mouth and asked, "Is there anyone above? President Xian is down here!" "Someone come!" "Is there anyone up there?!" "Xian Zihao and I are down here! Someone helped him!" Jiang Ruolan stayed up all night in a tent last night. She had been busy helping the rescue team all day and didn''t eat much. She didn''t have much strength left on her, but she still shouted as loud as she could. "Ruolan!" Xian Zihao could not bear to watch any longer. He held on to the wall to get up, but just as he was about to stand up, he nearly fell because of the severe injury to his legs. Jiang Ruolan ran back to support him and said hoarsely, "Zihao, what are you doing?" "Stop screaming!" Xian Zihao sat up again little by little with her support and looked down at his injured legs. He didn''t say anything. He just held her hand and gently urged her, "Look at your voice, it''s already hoarse. Once the rain stops and if someone really passes this area, you no longer have the strength to shout. Listen to me, be good, hmm?" "But you ..." Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how serious his injuries were, so she said in a hoarse voice, "Who would have thought that you would actually fall here? Moreover, most people are focusing on rescuing earthquake survivors, so they don''t have time to pay attention to what''s going on down here. Zihao, you can''t keep staying here." "Be obedient, and save your strength. You know that you''re the only one who can call for help right now. If you fail, then we won''t have much hope." Xian Zihao patted her hand. His face was pale and weak, but his voice was still calm. Jiang Ruolan looked at the blood in the corner of his mouth and nodded. She then wiped the blood for him. "Alright then. I''ll wait for the rain to stop and then I''ll shout again." In fact, Xian Zihao was right. With the rain falling so heavily and the lightning striking, even normal pedestrians walking on this mountain road might not be able to hear the sounds coming from below, not to mention the rescue teams who walked or flew in the air by helicopter. Everyone''s attention was focused on the collapsed houses, and not many people would pay attention to this, so she needed to save her strength and wait for the best opportunity to shout. Jiang Ruolan sat silently next to Xian Zihao, saving her strength. After thinking for a while, she took out half a bottle of mineral water from the bag and two packets of biscuits, "Zihao, I have brought some packets of biscuits with me. I initially wanted to eat, but I was so busy with disaster relief that I didn''t have time to eat. Luckily, I brought some with me. You didn''t eat anything yesterday, did you?" "Eat by yourself, I''m fine." Xian Zihao turned his head away slightly and pushed her hand. "I''m not hungry! I ate quite a lot last night, and I ate a lot today as well!" Jiang Ruolan said. She opened the packet and brought the biscuits to Xian Zihao''s mouth, "Zihao, eat a little first. There are still two packets here. We will split them and eat two pieces at a time. At least we can still last a few hours. Hurry up, open your mouth." Xian Zihao frowned, as if he didn''t want to eat it. Jiang Ruolan looked at him with her bloodshot eyes and suddenly remembered that he had tried everything he could to make her eat when she was trying to force him to divorce her. This kind of anxious feeling was even more painful than being stabbed by a knife. She looked at him with pain and said, "Zihao, please eat a little, okay?" Seeing her red and swollen eyes that filled with anticipation, Xian Zihao closed his eyes and sighed. Finally, he opened his mouth and ate it. Jiang Ruolan smiled and quickly handed over a bottle of water. "This is the mineral water I drank yesterday. It''s better than rainwater. Come, drink some." Jiang Ruolan did not dare to sleep, but she had already reached an extreme state of exhaustion. She leaned against the side of the mountain wall and turned around to look at Xian Zihao, only to find that he was holding on to something, His eyes were slightly opened and whenever he closed his eyes, she would call out to him. Xian Zihao could not fall asleep in this state. The two of them would stay awake together. Even though it was cold and even though Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how long they had to wait, but at least Xian Zihao was beside her. All her despair and her fear dissipated a little by a little because of his warmth. Jiang Ruolan had no idea how much power was left in the flashlight. The rain got lighter, and because of the sound of the rain and thunder, she couldn''t hear the footsteps above her. Only when she saw the headlights, did she notice that there was a car passing the area. Jiang Ruolan quickly turned on her flashlight, hoping someone would notice them. However, no one noticed what was happening below. Most of the trees here were covered by the thick foliage and most of the light was blocked. Even those who were driving by wouldn''t notice what was happening below, let alone those who walk. Jiang Ruolan fell asleep while leaning on Xian Zihao''s shoulder. When she woke up from her sleep, she immediately looked at Xian Zihao. She turned on the flashlight, but there was no power. Anxious, she picked up Xian Zihao''s phone and turned on the flashlight before shone it to his face. She was shocked to see Xian Zihao''s cold body and closed eyes. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan used her remaining strength to turn around and help him. However, the moment she moved her body away from him, his body started to fall down. Chapter 469 - Mentally Prepared "Zihao! Wake up! Xian Zihao, please! Please wake up!" Jiang Ruolan hurriedly went to help Xian Zihao, only to see that not only was his face pale, but his lips gradually turned blue too. She put her trembling hand under his nose, and her gaze suddenly changed, and then she hurriedly put her hand on the arteries of his neck. "Zihao, please wake up! You can''t fall asleep! Don''t leave me, please!" Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath and continued to rub his hands together with hers to warm his body. She then raised her head to look at the sky. While the rain still didn''t stop, it was already down a bit. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know when the rain would stop. If this situation persists, she has no idea how long the two of them can survive. The battery in the flashlight was already dead. Jiang Ruolan turned off Xian Zihao''s phone to save the battery, then took out her own phone that still had some battery left and turned on the flashlight. Then she shone the light around the surrounding. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what she should do right now. If both of them could find a way out of here, they would have already done so. Even if she didn''t want to resign both of their life to fate, she had no choice but to do so. Perhaps, many things were already fated. Jiang Ruolan felt guilty and reluctant to part with Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na. However, at this point, she could not hold out much longer. She carefully hugged Xian Zihao''s cold body, hugged him tightly while continuing to rub his hands. "Zihao, don''t worry, I won''t give up until the last moment, and you can''t give up either. I know you''re badly hurt, but you''ve been holding on for me for a long time. Please let me be a bit selfish, you can keep holding on for me, okay." After an unknown amount of time, the glow of the cell phone that was constantly flashing gradually dimmed. She raised her head and noticed that the rain was slowly stopped. But the cell phone''s battery was gradually weakening. Perhaps this dim light can no longer be seen by anyone more than 40 meters away. Jiang Ruolan hugged Xian Zihao quietly, lowered her head, and kissed his face. She closed her eyes, and her heart was filled with desolation. Just when she could no longer hold on and gradually stopped rubbing his hands, she suddenly heard a sound above. Someone on top raised a loudspeaker and shouted, "Is there someone below?!" It sounded like a voice from a dream. Jiang Ruolan snapped out of her daze and raised her head to look up. Her phone was still holding onto the last of its battery, flashing a faint light and someone had finally seen it. Jiang Ruolan carefully supported Xian Zihao and let him lean to the side. She staggered for a bit before standing up and using all her strength to shout, "Yes! There were people down here! Xian Zihao and I are down below!" "President Xian is here?!" Someone said shockingly and quickly ordered the rescue teams to start the rescue. After Jiang Ruolan shouted, she let out a deep breath, turned around, and squatted in front of Xian Zihao and said, "Zihao! Someone came to save us! You''ll be fine!" The rescue team used the crane and rope and dug a bit of the nearby mountain path to walk down and save both of them. When they were finally rescued, the provincial leader was so shocked seeing Xian Zihao, who was unconscious and body full of wounds. He immediately asked the medical staff to treat him. Jiang Ruolan, who was standing behind them, shouted weakly, "He still has a pulse! It''s too cold down there and his injuries are too severe! The wound on the back of his head is the most severe! He''s not going to die! I won''t let him." Jiang Ruolan''s face was covered with bruises from a tree branch when she fell, and her body was covered in blood. No one knows what she relied on to survive until now and when they both were rescued, she asked them to save Xian Zihao first. Earlier, when a rescue mission was carried out, someone had told the province leader her identity. The province leader looked at Jiang Ruolan in surprise, then ordered, "Quick, send Miss Jiang too! Nothing must happen to President Xian! You must save his life! Faster!" The helicopter took them to the hospital in Imperial City. Although Imperial City was an earthquake zone, but 20% of the other buildings were undamaged. The hospital was already hectic, and there were a lot of injured people there, so when both of them were sent there, they were rushed to the emergency room due to their special status. Jiang Ruolan had also disappeared for a few days after she left H City and the news of Xian Zihao''s disappearance had also been announced on the news. When she woke up after being treated, she rushed to the emergency room in her semi-conscious state and found Xian Jian and Zhan An already standing guard outside. Upon seeing her approach, Zhan An looked at her in surprise, "Ruolan." When Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Jian, she just stood there in a sorry state and didn''t say anything. Once the emergency room opened, she quickly pulled the doctor and asked, "Doctor, how is Xian Zihao? Is he all right? He won''t die, right? He should be fine, right?" "The situation now is not good. We will definitely do our best to save him, but we have to ask the patient''s family to be mentally prepared." The female doctor looked at Jiang Ruolan helplessly. When she saw Jiang Ruolan arrived right after being treated and her weak appearance, her (the doctor) heart ache. Jiang Ruolan did not change her clothes, nor did she clean herself. Jiang Ruolan immediately leaned against the wall powerlessly. "Why is she here?" Even though Xian Jian''s face was full of worry, when he looked at Jiang Ruolan, his eyes were filled with suspicion, as well as a deep sense of distance. "Child." Zhan An ignored him. With bloodshot eyes, she walked over and extended her hand to support Jiang Ruolan, who was leaning against the wall. Jiang Ruolan could barely stand and was slowly sliding down. "Were you trapped together with Zihao? You were with him, weren''t you? Good child, mom knew you still love him. Mom also knew you were a kind child." Jiang Ruolan saw the tears in Zhan An''s eyes and moved her lips, but she couldn''t even say the words ''Mom''. She could only look at her silently. The people who forced her mother to death were Xian Jian and Xian Tingfeng. Zhan An was innocent. Jiang Ruolan won''t vent her anger on Zhan An but right now, she didn''t know what to say. Just like when she insisted on getting a divorce, it wasn''t because she was angry at Xian Zihao, but because she had no other choice. But to this day, she never asked for anything. She just hoped Xian Zihao could survive. Jiang Ruolan stared at Zhan An silently for a long time before opening her mouth and saying in a hoarse voice, "Zihao will not die ..." Zhan An nodded with tears in her eyes. "He won''t die. My son would not die. Good child, mom knows you are hurting right now, but can you let mom hug you? You are the person my son loves with his life. Mom can''t see him now, so I can only hug you." Jiang Ruolan didn''t move. She only looked at Zhan An with a blank face and at the tears in her eyes. "Your body It smells like my son." Zhan An said in a very soft voice, "Ruolan, let me give you a hug, okay?" Jiang Ruolan could no longer control herself and threw herself into Zhan An''s arms, sobbing out loud. Chapter 470 - You Are Not Her I Zhan An hugged her tightly, patting her on the back. "Mom knows the Xian Family has let you down. This year, you avoid seeing us, mom understands. Mom knows what you''re feeling in your heart, and mom also knows that you''re not willing to part with Zihao, or else you wouldn''t have accompanied him until this moment. Mom understands all of it. The Xian Family are the causes of your nightmares, that''s why you don''t want to go back to the Xian Family." "Even if I understand, but for the sake of Zihao and the children, can you stop looking back? Please, don''t ever leave Zihao again. The Old Man is already old and the people of his generation used their authority to do many selfish things when they were young, but mom can''t say anything about it because this is the matter of the older generation. Child, stop tormenting yourself because of this." Jiang Ruolan burst into tears and hugged Zhan An back tightly. "Zihao won''t die. He won''t die. He is Xian Zihao, he won''t die." Zhan An turned around and looked at the light outside the emergency room''s door. Her eyes were filled with grief, but she did not say anything. She simply hugged Jiang Ruolan and comforted her softly. On the other side, Xian Jian seriously asked the doctors about Xian Zihao''s condition. Xian Zihao''s condition was indeed very critical. Because of a severe head injury, in addition, he also had been soaked by the rain for two days, and in such a harsh environment, all his wounds were infected. But the doctors are still giving their all. Time passed minute by minute. It''s been two hours and Xian Zihao still hadn''t come out. Jiang Ruolan sat numbly beside Zhan An, with her hands clasped in front of her chest. The elevator door opened and two figures appeared. Jiang Yijun pushed Jia Zhenzhen, who was sitting in a wheelchair, towards Jiang Ruolan. "Ruolan!" "Lan!" Jiang Ruolan raised her head slowly. Jiang Yijun and Jia Zhenzhen, who had rushed over to Imperial City a few days ago after finding out about her disappearance, had just gotten the news from the hospital. Jiang Ruolan said nothing, only glanced at them once, then closed her eyes and clasped her hands together. "Are you all right?" Jiang Yijun squatted down in front of her and held her shoulder. He frowned as he looked at her blank face and wounds. "How can you be trapped? Why are there so many wounds on your face?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t move but raised her head and asked softly, "What are you doing here? Where''re Chiahao and An Na?" Jiang Yijun paused for a moment before saying, "You went missing. When we can''t contact you, the two of us immediately came here, but we can''t casually enter the earthquake zone. I called Sister Yanmei to help take care of the children for two days, so don''t worry, they''re already a year old. They''ll be safer with Sister Yanmei. Are you hurt?" Jiang Ruolan didn''t have the strength to reply, but after hearing that the children were temporarily given to Sister Yanmei to take care of, she finally relaxed. Suddenly, Xian Jian stood up and looked at Jia Zhenzhen, who was sitting in a wheelchair, anxiously. His actions caused everyone to look up. Zhan An stared at Jia Zhenzhen, not knowing what to think. Jiang Ruolan''s heart froze. Jia Zhenzhen was Jiang Yijun''s mother and the woman who had an affair with Xian Jian. Meanwhile, Xian Jian''s gaze didn''t seem to be that simple. Jiang Yijun frowned, as if he didn''t expect that the Xian Family would arrive at this time. Jiang Ruolan was about to open her mouth to ease the situation, but the way Xian Jian called Jia Zhenzhen caused her to freeze on the spot. "You''re not Jia Zhenzhen! You''re Zhou Qingling!" Jia Zhenzhen, who only wanted to see Jiang Ruolan''s condition, turned around and looked at Xian Jian expressionlessly. Jiang Ruolan astonishingly looked at the calm and somewhat terrifying ''Jia Zhenzhen''. Zhou Qingling looked at Xian Jian indifferently, "So what if I wasn''t Jia Zhenzhen? She also acted like this. What? Too speechless? After all, she was still forced to death by you, and I was just a substitute who lived for her." Her words were a total admission for Xian Jian''s words. Jiang Ruolan''s heart, which had been in a state of chaos, was frozen into ice within moments. She looked at the woman in front of her with a pale face. "You? Zhan An then frowned as well. "I was wondering why you looked so different from before. After all, I had met Jia Zhenzhen twice. The most unusual thing is the look in your eyes. So you''re not the same person. What''s going on?" Jiang Ruolan looked away from Zhou Qingling, looking at the silent Jiang Yijun who seemed to understand everything, then looked at the puzzled Zhan An and at the cold and furious Xian Jian. "Is she Zhou Qingling?" She asked in an almost inaudible voice. Despite her efforts to suppress her emotions and calm herself down, her trembling voice still revealed her current state of mind. "No wonder every time I wanted to look at you, you would throw things at me, preventing me from getting close to you. It''s because you can''t let me see your face!" Xian Jian stared at her in disbelief. "You weren''t the one who died all those years ago." Zhou Qingling laughed coldly. "Does it even matter? The two innocent women were still forced into a corner by your Xian Family. One was crazy, the other died. Since I became crazy in the end, of course she would die." "You " Xian Jian was furious, "You actually lied to everyone for so many years!" "That''s right, the one who should die many years ago was supposed to be me! The year before, I went to visit Xiaozhen in a sanatorium with my friend''s help. She was really driven half crazy by you guys, but she was still conscious sometimes. But so what? She was still living a life worse than death until she wanted to commit suicide. I tried to stop her from dying like this, but her tolerance, compared to me, it''s really too lacking." "She was originally a kind and innocent woman without much scheming, and after being cheated by you, her son went missing just like that. She hated you and hated herself for falling in love with you. In the end, she was driven mad! She wanted to see her son, so I told her that her son had been adopted by me and had a good life. She wanted to visit her son and since we both have the same similarities, I pretended to be her for the time being and let her go. The funny thing is, when she left, she unknowingly had saved my life. As far as I know, during that year, Jiang Family and the Xian family forced her to hand over the necklace that Jiang Guanyu gave me back then." "What is it? Can''t I hate both of your families? Yijun is Xiaozhen''s child, and Ruolan is my daughter! What do I have to be afraid of? As long as I can survive, as long as I can leave that damned place alive, I will take revenge! Take revenge for myself, for Xiaozhen, for the misfortunes my children had suffered! But I never thought that my daughter would actually marry into your Xian Family! I hate it, but at the same time, I don''t want to hurt her. I can''t stand the hypocritical face of your family!" "Now that things have developed to this point, I''m not afraid to tell all of you, that I have planned all these things in such a long time! Jiang Guanyu, that heartless guy, had already gone into jail, and Zhan Lian, that crazy woman, also went in. The Jiang Family had fallen! Zhou Yang will never be able to find his own daughter or granddaughter and will never be able to get our forgiveness! And as for your Xian Family, the time for your retribution has come!" "You''re actually Zhou Qingling." Zhan An stood up and looked at her in disbelief. Zhou Qingling sneered, "Do you know how Cui Liuxian was r*ped? Heavens never have eyes; of course, it wouldn''t take revenge for my daughter! If I didn''t send someone to destroy that Cui Liuxian secretly, how could I be willing to let her hurt my daughter again and again? Since Jiang Bingqing already went into jail, I can''t do anything to her. Cui Liuxian can only be a scapegoat for death ~" Chapter 471 - You Are Not Her II "Enough!" Jiang Ruolan stood up suddenly and stared at the sneering Zhou Qingling with a pale face. "You are Zhou Qingling?! Are you actually Zhou Qingling?!" Zhou Qingling looked away and paused. Then, she opened her mouth and said, "Lan--." "Are you really my mother?" Jiang Ruolan glared at her. "All this time, you had lied to me!" "Ruolan!" Seeing her breathing unsteadily and almost losing her balance, Jiang Yijun, who was beside her, quickly supported her, "Although Aunt had hidden all of these from you, she did this for you and my mother! She''s afraid that you won''t be able to accept it, that''s why she didn''t tell you. Aunt Zhou just wanted to avenge her sister, she just wanted to avenge my mother! She doesn''t want to hurt you, so don''t get mad." "Lan, I know that you''ll probably never forgive me from now on, but you''re not me. You already knew that the Xian Family had forced a living and happy woman to go crazy and even killed her. Yes, I''m your mother, I''m still alive, but I''ve already died once when I heard what had happened to Xiaozhen! If it weren''t for her, who wanted to go out and see her son, the one who would die was me! Lucky enough, I was able to survive, and I live to see the day where everyone gets their retribution!" "Today, Xian Zihao got retribution for what his father and grandfather have done! They have both lived their entire lives without sickness or misfortune, but now, all their sins have been paid by their flesh and blood! Let''s see how long they can keep it up!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She just stared at Zhou Qingling and kept saying, "You''re actually my mother." "Ruolan, don''t get mad." Jiang Yijun held down her trembling body. Jiang Ruolan suddenly looked away from Zhou Qingling and glared at Jiang Yijun. "You already know that, don''t you? You joined hands with her to take revenge against the Xian Family and hide it from me." Jiang Yijun momentarily lost for words. He frowned and said in a voice that only she could hear, "You knew from the beginning that I want to destroy Xian Family." Thus, the matter of the ancestral hall was really done by him! Jiang Ruolan took a deep breath. "Lan." Seeing her like this, Zhou Qingling pushed her wheelchair towards her (Jiang Ruolan). "Lan, I-" Jiang Ruolan sneered coldly. She slowly raised her hand and pointed to the emergency room door. "Are you satisfied now?" Zhou Qingling looked at her. "Lan, I just--" "The person lying in there, whose life or death is uncertain, is Xian Zihao. A man who dotes on me, loves me, protects me, and gives me warmth and love that I have never received in over twenty-one years! He is my husband! Father of my children! Why am I so stupid? I thought you were really Jia Zhenzhen! How could I be so stupid? I repeatedly warned you not to turn Yijun and me into a tool for your revenge, but I still walk into the trap on my own. Why I''m so stupid." Jiang Ruolan knelt down helplessly. Jiang Yijun wanted to help her, and at the same time, Zhan An also wanted to do so. "You are right. You have twenty-something years of hatred in your heart. You are unwilling, you are resentful, you are not in the wrong, Xian Zihao is not wrong either. He was innocent. Yeah, you''re right." Jiang Ruolan laughed as she cried. "It was me who was at fault. It''s me." "Ruolan, don''t do that!" Zhan An supported her with an aching heart. "This is not something you should bear. Good child, please pull yourself together!" Zhou Qingling looked at Jiang Ruolan''s expression, which was on the verge of destruction. She said nothing and then she stared at Xian Jian coldly. The light on the emergency room suddenly dimmed. When the emergency room door opened and two doctors walked out, Zhan An and Xian Jian immediately went to ask Xian Zihao''s condition. One of the doctors said a few words. Jiang Ruolan was supported by Jiang Yijun and when she heard the doctor''s words, her face turned ashen. Her tears fell drop by drop, and she smiled bitterly. She looked at Zhou Qingling, who was frowning and smiled bitterly at her. "Congratulations. You''re finally succeeding in your revenge." "Ruolan!" "Lan!" *** Two years later G City''s Cemetery. A handful of chrysanthemums were gently placed in front of the tombstone. Jiang Ruolan, dressed in black, stood silently in front of the tombstone and looked at the name that had been changed on it. A man put his hand in his pant''s pocket and also looked at the name on the tombstone. The person beside her was Jiang Yijun, who had a sullen expression. "Auntie Jia, I have been sweeping your grave for years and only knew about the truth a little too late. Yijun also came to see you with me for these past years, you must be very happy, right? There is so much chaos in the human world, so much love, and hate, yet no one is as free as you. After you left, you said goodbye to all the pain and hatred." "I am so sorry, for many years, because of my mother, your departure could not be peaceful. Now, she is finally willing to let go of this matter. The Jiang Family has been raided and she has decided to stay here. My mother...She finally settled into the Jiang Residence legally. I never thought that a person who had passed away more than twenty-one years ago are alive and in front of me. She has the same hatred as you, but her personality is much stronger than yours. Perhaps...If Chiahao and An Na hadn''t learned how to call her ''grandma'' and make her cold heart soften, perhaps she still wouldn''t be able to walk out of the shadow of hatred." "Auntie Jia, I heard Old Man Xian had come with Zhan An to see you not long ago. Even though you left, you were still recognized by the Xian Family in the end. They also had come to plead for my mother''s forgiveness." "Zhan An is a kind woman, and so are you. It''s just that you both were tested by fate and cheated by a man. Actually, you don''t want to ruin someone else''s family, do you? Since Yijun is already grown up, you must be very pleased." After leaving the cemetery, Jiang Ruolan returned to the hotel and packed her belongings. Jiang Yijun said, "Aren''t you going to stay with Aunt Zhou? She''s been waiting for you to come back." Jiang Ruolan''s hand that was holding clothes stiffened for a moment. She turned and stared at him. "Every month, I''ll bring my children to visit her, but my job at H City. You know how busy I am. I can only find a little time to visit her, she''s my mother, after all. I will not let her live in Jiang Family''s old residence without taking care of her." "Then why don''t you take her back with you too? Xian Zihao is already " Jiang Yijun stopped. "In the end, Greenville Residence is a place where you live alone with your children. With her by your side, won''t you all be spared from loneliness?" Jiang Ruolan smiled, "Jiang Family is the knot of her heart. Let her stay here. This city will be good for her. Also, didn''t Uncle Huang come to see her last month after hearing the news?" Jiang Yijun sighed. "You''re still waiting? Isn''t it tiring to keep smiling like this every day?" Jiang Ruolan smiled. "When Zihao and I were trapped at the foot of the mountain, I remember what he said to me before he fell into a deep sleep." "He said I owed him something. He said that he wanted me to live well, live happily, for his children, for him." Jiang Ruolan paused, then said with a smile, "Chiahao and An Na are growing healthier, and Chiahao increasingly resembles him. He also looks like you, in many ways. I am really grateful for all these things." Chapter 472 - Are You Still Going To Wait "The Xian Family has been waiting for you to return." Jiang Yijun sighed, "You''re not in there and I don''t have any lingering feelings for that place. If the Old Man didn''t acknowledge my mother, I might still hate him too much. If you don''t go back, I really don''t want to go back." Jiang Ruolan looked at him and changed the topic, "Yijun, the girl chasing you in your unit isn''t bad. Why do you always treat her coldly? Just by looking at her perseverance, I''m sure she''s a very good match for you." Jiang Yijun''s expression froze and he immediately rolled his eyes." Can you not mention it?" Jiang Ruolan, however, kept smiling. "What''s the point of me going there without Xian Zihao? At most, I''ll bring my children to visit him often, letting Chiahao and An Na stay at Xian Residence for a few days. I don''t want to sleep in that empty room." "Isn''t the Greenville Residence also empty?" "That''s not the same. There are memories of Zihao and me. Even if it''s empty, it''s still full of his scent. The wardrobe is full of his clothes, the ones he didn''t take away when we divorced. He used to use everything in the house, the things he touched..." Jiang Ruolan paused. She can''t continue without shedding tears. Jiang Yijun didn''t say anything else and just looked at her. "Are you still going to wait? You know very well that he''s gone." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and looked at her luggage. "I''m leaving. If not, I won''t make it in time." Jiang Ruolan took her bag and left the hotel. It was a rare sunny day in early spring. She looked up at the sky and smiled. When she returned to H City, she saw a police car passing by. Jiang Ruolan turned around and saw the person sitting in the back of the police car looking at her through the window. It was Han Xuegang. The figure disappeared along with the police car. The old love they had was like a dream. The old love they had meant nothing anymore. In these two years, a lot had changed. Xiong Ruogang fell in love and then she lost love. Now, she''s in love again. She kept saying that this man would definitely be her husband. It seemed that her lover this time was quite trustworthy. Yi Meixiu was married. The groom was said to be the owner of a modest clothing company. He earned two to three hundred thousand yuan a year. Wan Shoushan remarried. Jiang Ruolan heard that the bride was one of his interns this year, ten years younger than him. In this society, ten wasn''t too much of a big deal. As long as the prejudice against the age gap can be eliminated, Jiang Ruolan was confident Wan Shoushan will have a happy family. She was the only one who didn''t remarry after the divorce, and Xian Zihao has been missing from her life for more than two years. Initially, Xian Zihao only had a 20% chance of surviving. Fortunately, he managed to survive the injury, but due to a severe head injury and broken legs, he was unable to obtain the best treatment in China. He was sent to America for treatment. It has been two years now. As Jiang Ruolan walked down the street, she suddenly realized that this was where Xian Zihao and her first ate the Sichuan hotpot. She only came here once and has never had a chance to come here since. Yuan Lan. 1 Lan. When did the name of the street change? Did Xian Zihao ask someone to name this street after her when he was building a commercial street next to it? Why didn''t she know out about it? Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were almost three years old. The first thing Jiang Ruolan always did every day when she came back from work was to accompany the two mischievous kids to run around the neighborhood. Occasionally, she would take them to the beach to play at the sandcastle. Right now, Xian An Na was crying because Chiahao didn''t want to play with her. Jiang Ruolan hugged Xian An Na, whose face was full of reluctance, and kissed her cheek. "Good girl, brother is a man and doesn''t like to play with girls, but when you grow up, he will still love you while watching over you. Don''t be angry with him, do you understand?" "Mommy, when daddy comes back, he''ll play with An Na, right?" Xian An Na raised her chubby sand-covered hand to grab Jiang Ruolan''s face. Jiang Ruolan smiled gently and used her own sand-covered hands to touch Xian An Na''s little face, but she felt an itch in her heart. Xian An Na giggled and hid her face in her (Jiang Ruolan) bosom. Jiang Ruolan put her hands down and hugged her, saying seriously, "Daddy will come back, he will definitely come back." "Mommy, you''ve bought so many beautiful children''s clothes. Do we still have to wait for daddy to come back before Big Brother and I can wear them?" Jiang Ruolan gently coaxed her daughter. "Daddy will come back soon. We''ll wear it together when he comes back, okay?" "Alright! When daddy comes back, we''ll wear it together!" **** At the end of June 201x. Jiang Ruolan was on her way back from Taiwan and planned to return to the company to submit her script. When the taxi passed Yuan Lan Street again, she told the driver to stop. Once down, she decided to eat the Sichuan hotpot first before returning to the company. After eating a hot pot for an hour, Jiang Ruolan walked to the main street to call a taxi. A red light flashed in front of her and the traffic stopped. She stood on the side of the road, looking at the car from afar. When the green light came on, the traffic started moving again. Walking to a safe spot by the side of the road, she raised her hand to call a taxi. At that moment, she suddenly saw a familiar black Land Rover slowly starting being driven in the middle of traffic, heading in the other direction on the sidewalk. Folks often drove a Land Rover at H City, and its models were unlimited editions. There were a lot of people driving this car, and not all Land Rovers will make Jiang Ruolan stopped from walking. At this moment, she raised her eyes and watched as the black Land Rover gradually disappeared into the distance. However, before it could disappear into the distance, she clearly saw its license plate number and the figure in it. The familiar license plate number and the person inside shook her heart. The car was already moving farther and farther, creating a distance between her and him. Chapter 473 - Do You Miss Me Xian Zihao. Finally, he came back. It seemed they were destined to meet. Jiang Ruolan looked at the distant Land Rover that had long since disappeared, and the corner of her mouth curved into a faint smile. He didn''t return to the Greenville Residence and didn''t look for her. Of course, Jiang Ruolan didn''t believe that he lost his memories. Maybe his feelings were so real back then and now, as the times went by, it slowly faded. Maybe after the life and death journey, after two years of rest and recovery, he no longer felt any attachment to his ex-wife, who had pushed him away with her own hands three years ago. A taxi stopped next to her. Jiang Ruolan only stopped for a moment before getting into the taxi. She looked at the crisscrossing traffic, then picked up the phone and called home. Currently, she had hired a new nanny who was good at taking care of the children. The phone call was answered by Nanny He, "Hello?" "Sister He, are Chiahao and An Na sleeping?" Jiang Ruolan fiddled with the zipper on her handbag with a helpless smile on her face. At this point, she just wanted to listen to the two children''s voices to make her believe that the deepest feelings she had once experienced did exist. Even though it had disappeared. "They haven''t slept yet. Chiahao and An Na are playing." Sister He smiled as she picked up the kids. "Come, say hi to your mommy. Mommy is at work now, so I will accompany you two again today!" "Mommy!" "Mommy! Heehee " The two little things seemed to be quarreled over who was older. Hearing Sister He, they shouted into the phone. Jiang Ruolan heard them and smiled. "I haven''t been back in days. Are they still fighting every day?" "Chiahao is becoming more and more adamant with his sister now. He always tried all sorts of ways to make An Na angry, I gave these two little things a nickname behind your back. The brother is Tian Bao and the sister is Ye Wu Bei. Yesterday, Chiahao even leisurely bit An Na''s arm and then ran away. Your children are so mischievous ~" Sister He smiled and said. Jiang Ruolan smiled. Soon, she noticed that she''d already arrived at the company, so she said, "I''m here. I''ll hand over the script first and then go home as soon as I can!" "Alright, be careful on the way home ~~" After hanging up the phone, Jiang Ruolan paid for the fees and went inside the company. Then she submitted her script and asked people to organize it before going for a small meeting. The company had gone through a system reform half a year ago, and each department had split into several areas. Jiang Ruolan kept herself busy until 3 p.m. She left the company in a hurry because she missed her kids. After she left the building, she was about to call a taxi when she saw a black Land Rover parked there. Jiang Ruolan stared at the Land Rover parked five meters away from her. The car window didn''t roll down, so she couldn''t see the people inside, but she could clearly see the vehicle''s license plate number. She sighed, not knowing what she was waiting for. She just stared at the window, as if she could see the person in the car through it. She stared for a long time, but she didn''t dare step forward. It took about two minutes for the car to start up, and then it slowed in front of her. Jiang Ruolan stared at the tightly closed window and looked left and right. She was just about to knock on the window as the window slowly rolled down. A gentle and warm eyes were looking at her. His slender fingers were on the steering wheel, and his elbow was resting lightly on the window. His pretty eyebrows were raised slightly as he looked at her, "Ruolan, I''m back." Xian Zihao''s head was badly injured at that time, and his shoulder and leg bones were badly injured. Since he fell from a high place, he needed immediate treatment from abroad. If they delayed his treatment, they were afraid something worse would happen. The Xian Family had no choice but to send him abroad. At the time, doctors said that if he were sent to America, he would be able to survive and even recover. The probability of this happening was still only slightly more than 20%. In this past year, even though she occasionally went to Xian Residence with her children, they had never mentioned any news about Xian Zihao, hence she did not dare to ask. Finally, when he was right in front of her, looking at her with his usual light smile. "Zihao." Jiang Ruolan finally couldn''t hold back her cries. She reached out her hand to touch him, but Xian Zihao just chuckled softly. He pushed open the door and got out of the car. Before Jiang Ruolan could respond, Xian Zihao had already pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly. The familiar temperature...The familiar smell of him. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say a word, just hugged him back with the same strength as she buried her head on his chest, not daring to shed tears. Now was the time to be happy. She could not cry. "Do you miss me?" Xian Zihao patted her back and lowered his head to kiss her hair. It was gentle but filled with the same feeling as before. Jiang Ruolan sniffed, raised her head, and glared at him, then hit him on his chest, "Nonsense! You asked even though you already know it!" Xian Zihao smiled meaningfully and lowered his head to look at her face, "What''s with this face? Who made you suffer? You''re not happy that I''m back? Then I''ll be going." As he spoke, he was about to let go of her and turn around. "Why are you going?" Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled him back, but Xian Zihao had no intention of leaving. He gently pulled her back into his embrace and looked at her. "When did you come back? How come I haven''t heard any news! Why won''t you see your children when you return? Is there a father like you in this world?" As Jiang Ruolan spoke, Xian Zihao was looking at her face with a smile. "You''re laughing! Xian Zihao, you''re laughing at me!" Seeing that she was about to get angry, Xian Zihao hugged her tightly and patted her shoulder as if he was calming her down, "I just got home this morning. Dad came picking me up at the airport, so I went back to Xian Residence first. I asked around beforehand and found out that you were on a business trip a few days ago and would be back today. I initially wanted to go to the airport to pick you up, but I was afraid that little hedgehogs like you would cry so much when you saw me. So, I changed my mind and waited for you here." Chapter 474 - Are You Going To Get Out No wonder he was driving on the main road at the time. Jiang Ruolan''s heart, which was initially anxious, finally calmed down. She paused before saying, "How long have you been waiting for me?" "Not long." Xian Zihao smiled and wiped away her tears. "If you keep crying, Chiahao and An Na will think that I''m bullying their mother. What if they ignore me?" Jiang Ruolan laughed, "Impossible!" After she said, she raised both her hands, wrapping them tightly around his neck. She hugged Xian Zihao with all her might, as if she would never let go of him. Her face was buried on his neck. Xian Zihao smiled and didn''t say anything. He seemed to be able to see through her mind. He knew what she was feeling right now. "Before you go home, spend half an hour to help me with something." Xian Zihao said softly before kissing her ear. He then pulled her away and pushed her body gently inside the car. "What is it?" Jiang Ruolan asked as soon as she got inside. However, Xian Zihao just smiled without saying a word. His slender fingers gripped the steering wheel as he easily turned the car over and headed for the main road. Based on his posture and appearance, he should be fully recovered and have no side effects. Xian Zihao didn''t answer her question, and neither did Jiang Ruolan keep pestering him. She was very happy to do so anyway. "Say, you''re a wealthy man and after so many years, why don''t you change your car? President Xian, is your life so bad right now?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at him again. She felt he had become incredibly quiet, so she decided to find a topic to talk about. Xian Zihao glanced at her indifferently, "What? Are you implying that I should change my wife as well?" Jiang Ruolan''s expression froze for a moment before she laughed. With an awkward expression, she caressed her hair. "Forget what I asked just now." Seeing her uncomfortable face, obviously angry at him for finding a new wife, Xian Zihao couldn''t help but laugh as he sped up the car. "This road looks a little familiar." When they were almost there, Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked out the window. Xian Zihao glanced at her sideways and asked, "Can''t you remember?" Jiang Ruolan was stunned. How could she not remember? She wasn''t sure if he was taking her to that place or not. Five minutes later, when the black Land Rover stopped in front of the H City Civil Affairs Bureau, Jiang Ruolan was even more stunned. She slowly turned her head and looked at Xian Zihao. "What, you want to get married again?" She asked frankly. Xian Zihao glanced at her, "The Civil Affairs Bureau still has 15 minutes of working time. Miss Jiang, are you going to get out?" How could they remarry like this! Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched, but she looked back at the Civil Affairs Bureau before pushing open the door and getting out of the car. She looked at Xian Zihao sideways before saying, "The first time we got married was because of circumstances. The second time we got married, you just asked me if I was going out. Xian Zihao, you are not romantic at all!" However, Xian Zihao just smiled, held her hand tightly. "We have fifteen minutes. How do you want me to express my sincerity?" "For example, expressing your love? Like, for a lifetime. Although this kind of promise is a bit vulgar, it should still be stated, right? In any case, I can be considered as a--" Before Jiang Ruolan could complete her sentence, Xian Zihao let go of her hand, knelt on one knee, and lifted a ring in his hand. He looked at her gently and seriously, "Even though the marriage proposal is a bit rushed, you only have five minutes at most to consider it." Jiang Ruolan glared at him. She initially wanted to say, ''How can you force someone to agree like this? How can you be so cruel and tyrannical? It''s clear that you see through my thoughts.'' But the moment she saw the ring on his hand, she suddenly raised her hand and looked at her bare ring finger. Then, she stared at the ring in Xian Zihao''s hand, her face filled with astonishment. "How come this ring in your hand?" However, Xian Zihao just smiled at her and didn''t explain. Jiang Ruolan paused. "I thought I lost the ring... Could it be that you were really by my side on the day I gave birth to Chiahao and An Na? That person, is really you?" Although she was asking, she already knew the answer to that question. So it really was like this. He had been with her in his way ever since she had given birth to their child. Jiang Ruolan stared blankly at the ring in her hand, then smiled happily. How could there be so many destinies? She sniffed and spoke loudly with tears in her eyes. "Xian Zihao, I want a wedding! I want Chiahao and An Na to be flower boys and girls! I want everyone in the world to know that I, Jiang Ruolan, am your wife and no woman dares to come and fight with me for you anymore!" This was the first time in their relationship that she had spoken so confidently. "Alright." Xian Zihao smiled, lightly put the ring on her hand, then took her hand and led her into the Civil Affairs Bureau. It must be a special destiny, That was how they were able to become a family along the way. How much Xian Zihao loves Jiang Ruolan. He always put her in his life, giving her the warmth, the love, and the gentleness that solely belonged to her. The possibility of happiness. The same goes for Jiang Ruolan. There''s no doubt, they both really love each other. Yes, throughout their marriage, there were few upside-down journeys. But in the end, weren''t they come as the winner. ***** [ We nearly reached the end. If you noticed, today''s chapters were short because this story supposed to be ended today but then, I changed my mind. I decided to add few more chapters for JR and XZ''s story. I can''t end their story like this. :D } Chapter 475 - Happiness Beyond I When she left the Civil Affairs Bureau, Jiang Ruolan still couldn''t believe what was happening. It had only been half an hour, but Xian Zihao had already returned to her world. After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, she immediately reacted and violently turned towards him. "No! You did it on purpose." Xian Zihao''s lips curved into a faint smile as he looked at her. "What do you mean by that?" "Pretending to be innocent, huh? You actually dare to play psychological warfare with me! Even though you know that I have long felt uncomfortable, you are still taking advantage and deliberately watching me suffer." Jiang Ruolan stomped her foot in frustration. "When I passed the side of the road earlier, you saw me! You clearly saw me! You made me think I really lost you. You scared me! You deliberately let my imagination run wild for the entire evening." Xian Zihao didn''t refute, he just smiled and pulled her into his embrace. "You want to go back on your word?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She wanted to hit him, but Xian Zihao just smiled warmly like a warm spring snow. All the winter haze and snow melted little by little, revealing the natural colors of the earth. She couldn''t bear to hit him, so she glared at his smiling expression, "You''re too despicable. I''ll let Chiahao and An Na piss all over your body later. Let''s see if you still dare to bully their mother!" Xian Zihao took her hand and gripped it tightly. "It''s too late for you to regret now. You can forget about getting a divorce in this lifetime. Miss Jiang, you were born to be Xian Zihao''s woman, and you died as his ghost girl. Accept your fate, huh?" Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she didn''t know whether she should laugh or cry. At that moment, her eyes suddenly glanced at several figures standing outside the Civil Administration Bureau. The smiling Zhan An and Xian Jian, also the Old Man, who dressed in a neat suit, were standing there watching both of them. Old Man Xian was smiling so much that his face looked like it was about to blossom. Jiang Ruolan was stunned for a moment and slowly stopped in her tracks as she walked out. "Ruolan, thank you for returning to our Xian Family." Xian Jian''s eyes shone when he saw Jiang Ruolan''s and Xian Zihao''s hands and sincerely said, "I had done something disdainful. Although it wasn''t Zhou Qingling who left and it was Jia Zhenzhen, but I knew that they were the same in your heart. For the last two years, you often meet with us with your children to make up for the loss of Zihao, who is far away in America. You are a good child. Today I will officially apologize to you. I will not speak about what happened that year, but Ruolan, the Xian Family are fortunate for having you as our family." Xian Jian was the first to speak. His eyes looked at her with a hint of gentleness in his stern eyes, as well as a layer of benevolence that was gradually coming out because of time and remorse, making it impossible for people to look directly at him. Jiang Ruolan''s nose twitched as she stood in front of them. She was speechless. She slowly turned her head to look at Xian Zihao. His gaze gave her the courage to face all this again. After all, she was the one who left him heartlessly, left the Xian Family, and no matter who was at fault, no matter how much love and hatred there were between them, she still couldn''t find the right feelings when she once faced them. It''s only now that she realized that Greenville Residence would forever be her home and the Xian Family was part of it too. She didn''t know how she could leave all of this just like that because of her frustration back then. "Ruolan, it''s been two years. Mom has been waiting for this day to come. Mom is glad that you''re back." Zhan An walked over, took her hand from Xian Zihao, held it with a smile. "Mom knows that you and Zihao will return to Greenville Residence to take care of the children, so mom will wait for you both to warm up for a few days. Then, please take the children and stay at Xian Residence for a while, okay? Mom can cook some meals now, and mom learned it from Nanny Cheng! It''ll definitely be delicious!" Jiang Ruolan was on the verge of tears, but she burst into laughter at Zhan An''s words. Zhan An also laughed. In these past two years, even though Jiang Ruolan brought her children back with her, she never called them ''mom, dad or grandpa''. On the surface, she''s just being polite, but in reality, she''s very far from it. If it weren''t for her children, maybe she wouldn''t have come to Xian Residence and even it wasn''t her mother who died, but the logic was still the same. Jia Zhenzhen was still Jiang Yijun''s mother and she wasn''t selfish enough to leave the past matters just like that. But two years had passed, and even Jiang Yijun had stopped hating the Xian Family because, in the end, they had accepted Jia Zhenzhen. How could she have so many grievances? However, there was always a knot in her heart. At this point, Old Man Xian was looking at her with a smile. His eyes were full of anticipation and a little remorse and concern. He seemed afraid that she wouldn''t forgive him, afraid that she would just turn around and leave. Jiang Ruolan''s tears fell immediately. With a sob, she called out with a smile, "Grandpa." "Sigh!" Old Man Xian was so happy that his tears were about to fall. "Dad." Jiang Ruolan glanced at Xian Jian again before looking at Zhan An enthusiastically. "Mom." Zhan An''s eyes immediately reddened. Jiang Ruolan hugged Zhan An, who smiled lovingly at her tightly, as if she was hugging someone more intimate than her own mother. She let all the tears she held back fall to her shoulders as she sobbed and called again in a soft voice, "Mom." "Good child." Tears of joy filled Zhan An''s eyes. While hugging Jiang Ruolan, who was crying in her arms, she also looked at Xian Zihao, who was smiling calmly behind her (Jiang Ruolan). Xian Zihao smiled and nodded at his mother, implying that he understood everything without her saying anything. Zhan An nodded in satisfaction, hugging Jiang Ruolan tightly and smiling happily. Jiang Yijun heard the news and rushed. The car stopped 40 meters away and he didn''t walk forward. He just watched the scene from a distance and smiled sincerely. *** Once they left the Civil Affairs Bureau, they went to the supermarket. "Chiahao and An Na like to drink the carp soup that I made the most. Let Sister He go home early tonight to rest. I''ll make some soup for them." Jiang Ruolan picked up a carp in the seafood area and looked at its size. Then, she turned her head with a smile towards Xian Zihao, who was pushing a shopping cart full of food next to her. "You just came back from America, so you don''t drink much fish soup over there, right? I''ll make a little more so that you can eat until you''re full!" Xian Zihao smiled. "Do you want to do it, or you asking me to do it?" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. Her culinary skills had always been pretty good. However, Xian Zihao''s culinary skills were something that even she worshipped. She glared at him. "When we go back home, one of us will be watching the children while the other will cook. We will work together!" Xian Zihao''s handsome eyebrows were slightly raised. "All right, I''ll take care of the children." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything but looked at him with a cheerful smile. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were two naughty kids. Sometimes, she couldn''t do anything to them. On the other hand, Xian Zihao had a fearless appearance and when he directly said that he wanted to look after the children, Jiang Ruolan held back her laughter. Looks like he really didn''t know how naughty these two little things were. As they left the supermarket, Jiang Ruolan fiddled with the items in the shopping bag and said, "I bought so much. Look, there''s also this yogurt, which is your favorite. Chiahao also likes to drinks it. This brand of yogurt is his favorite." Jiang Ruolan talked non-stop along the way. Although Xian Zihao didn''t say much, he kept smiling and looking like he was enjoying the moment. The car headed to Greenville Residence and stopped outside the house. Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to get out of the car, her arm was suddenly clenched. She turned her head quickly, only to see Xian Zihao was already leaning forward and kissed the corner of her lip lightly. She was startled, and then her body immediately stiffened. Chapter 476 - Happiness Beyond II Seeing that she wasn''t moving, the corner of Xian Zihao''s lips lifted slightly. He kissed her lightly and looked at her, his gaze changing from black to deeper. He then stroked her hair. When Sister He heard the sound of the car, she pushed the door open and looked at it. Even though Jiang Ruolan knew Sister He couldn''t see them because of the tinted window, she still pushed Zihao away in embarrassment. "What are you doing? Let''s get inside." Xian Zihao smiled and kissed her lips again. He looked meaningfully at her and she blushed. He then let her go. "You get out of the car first. I''ll take the car to the parking lot there. I''ll be there soon." Jiang Ruolan nodded. She opened the door and got out. Her heart was still beating fast, as if she were a young girl who was in love for the first time. She didn''t know what to do. "Didn''t you say that you would be back in the afternoon? Why are you late? Oh, you bought so much stuff!" Sister He smiled as she came out and took the plastic bags from Jiang Ruolan''s hand. She then glanced at the Land Rover that was driving to the parking lot and asked with a smile, "Is that President Xian?" Sister He was in her forties, and she liked to chat with others about things that happened in various families. She also knew a little about Jiang Ruolan''s life, so from her expression, she guessed. "He''s finally returned." Jiang Ruolan smiled calmly, "Sister He, are Chiahao and An Na asleep?" "They haven''t slept and are still awake until now. I don''t know why these two children are so energetic today. They''ve been making noise and chasing each other around the house." When Sister He mentioned these two children, she couldn''t stop smiling. Although she was hired to take care of the children, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na seemed to have become her fruit of joy. "Looks like father and children are really connected. With their enthusiasm today, of course they know they''re going to meet their father." Sister He smiled again. Seeing Xian Zihao walking towards them, she exchanged glances with Jiang Ruolan, then brought the plastic bags into the house. "While you were in America, Sister Yanmei occasionally met with the children. Did she send you more photos?" Jiang Ruolan heard him walk, so she turned around and asked. Xian Zihao smiled and put his arm around her shoulders before kissing her cheek. "During these two years of treatment and recuperation, the photos of you and the children are my only spiritual comfort." "How long have you been unconscious?" Xian Zihao hesitated for a moment before sighing. "According to the doctor, I was unconscious for nearly three months. Although I woke up later, my body''s movement was restricted in every aspect due to my injuries." "Since you already woke up at that time, then why didn''t you call me?" Jiang Ruolan glared at him with hatred. Xian Zihao just smiled. "Wouldn''t it be better if I returned to your side in good health?" It went without saying that even though Xian Zihao was awake, his leg bones were so badly shattered that he was not sure that he would be back to healthy as usual. He also did not expect that he would survive. He didn''t want to disappoint her if he couldn''t recover. Was Jiang Ruolan supposed to thank the heavens for returning Xian Zihao to her? Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were slightly red as she looked at him. Her hands would occasionally clench before she released her grip. She had almost lost him. Noticing her little trick, Xian Zihao shook his head with a smile and took her hand. "Let''s get inside." When they entered the door, they saw Sister He was busy putting the items in plastic bags into a freezer and cupboard, while Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na played in the living room. One of them was sitting in the kid''s chair, while the other was lying lazily on the couch. Xian Chiahao was playing with the car Jiang Yijun had bought not long ago and Xian An Na casually threw the doll in her hand. She put her doll down and was about to snatch Xian Chiahao''s car when he cried out, "Stop bothering me. I want to play with my car!" Jiang Ruolan turned around to look at Xian Zihao. This was the first time Xian Zihao had seen his children since their birth, and his eyes were indeed filled with unabashed joy, but he was in no hurry to walk towards them, and instead, he said with a sigh and laughed, "They''re grown up. The first time I hugged them, they were so small that they looked like two little balls of meat that would crumble with a light touch." Jiang Ruolan glanced at him. "You were the first to hug them after they were born?" "I didn''t know how to hold them when they were delivered to me. It took me half an hour to learn it." With an embarrassed smile, Xian Zihao walked inside. The moment he walked towards the children, Xian Chiahao, who was playing with the car, stopped. He raised his eyes and watched an unfamiliar man walking towards him with strange expressions. Xian An Na took the opportunity to grab the car in Xian Chiahao''s hands, then used her chubby little hand to prop herself up on the couch. Just as she was about to hide the car, she stared at a "man" who suddenly appeared before her. The two little things had different expressions on their faces. One was shocked, the other curious; both their eyes stared at Xian Zihao with wide eyes. Jiang Ruolan suddenly began to laugh. When he finally got close to the two little things, Xian Zihao, who was always calm and steady as Mt. Tai, seemed not to know what to do. He just squatted next to the few pieces of foam bricks and looked at his children. When Xian An Na''s drool almost dropped on the car in her hands, Xian Zihao stretched out his hand towards them with a touch of nervousness and caution, "Come, let daddy hug you." Jiang Ruolan stood in the doorway, unable to see Xian Zihao''s facial expression as he faced the children. Still, she thought that he must be very happy, like how she always looked at these two naughty little things. No matter how naughty they were since at a young age, she felt incomparably satisfied. Xian An Na was drooling as she stared at Xian Zihao, who was holding out his hands to her brother and herself. She was just curious a moment ago, but now her eyes widened as if she saw an alien invading Earth. She mumbled a word after a long time, "What?" Jiang Ruolan clearly saw Xian Zihao stagger and almost fell to his knees. She immediately covered her mouth with her hand to stop the laughter from coming out. "Mommy!" Xian Chiahao''s eyes that were on Xian Zihao, automatically shifted to Jiang Ruolan. He waved his chubby hand to her, then propped himself up with his hands on the floor as he stood, walking barefoot on the foam bricks on the floor. He completely ignored the "unknown man" in front of him and held out his hand towards Jiang Ruolan. "Mommy." Jiang Ruolan walked towards him, but she didn''t pick him up. She knelt beside Xian Zihao and pinched Xian Chiahao''s chubby face. "Chiahao, be good. This is your daddy." Although the past has turned to smoke, Xian Zihao''s inability to be close to his children was partly due to her. She couldn''t bear to see her husband being bullied by two mischievous little things. Jiang Ruolan held Xian Chiahao''s body with one hand and turned his body sideways, making him look at Xian Zihao. "Listen to me, this is your daddy. Go, hug him." Xian Chiahao turned to look at Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao clapped his hands at him before spreading his hands, signaling for him to come. Chapter 477 - Happiness Beyond III Xian Chiahao did not move and stared at him for a moment. Then he looked down again and saw Jiang Ruolan still had a bag of yogurt in her hand, so he immediately took the bag of yogurt and didn''t drink it himself first, but played with it in his hand. His expression was abundant. Jiang Ruolan didn''t know what her son was thinking, she just looked at Xian Zihao. Xian Chiahao then looked at Xian An Na. "Give me the car and I will give you this yogurt!" Xian An Na opened her eyes wide and saw the yogurt in Xian Chiahao''s hand, then she held the car tightly in her arms and refused to let go. Although Xian Zihao wanted to hug his children, he became more patient when he saw the two of them interacting with each other. He just watched them quietly, not in a hurry at all. He also didn''t want to ruin the atmosphere between these children. In the end, when Jiang Ruolan thought that a girl with no backbone like Xian An Na would compromise because of yogurt, she (Xian An Na) suddenly hugged the car tightly and dived into Xian Zihao''s arm. Xian An Na pouted. She looks like she wanted to quarrel with her brother forever. She then shouted, "Daddy, look at big brother! He wants to drink the yogurt alone." Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. She thought that Xian An Na didn''t understand the words she said, but it seemed she (Xian An Na) understood. Could it be that Sister He took them to watch the old cartoon "Big-Headed Kid and Small-Headed Father"1 recently? Although Xian An Na had never seen her father before, she knew that her father would make the decision for her. Jiang Ruolan looked sideways at Xian Zihao with sympathy. His face was full of joy, but he didn''t know whether to laugh or to cry. "In this relaxed world, the word daddy is worth a bottle of yogurt." Jiang Ruolan said with a sympathetic expression. Xian Zihao held Xian An Na in his arms. Originally, he wanted to make it easy for his daughter by giving her whatever she liked, but the problem was, Xian Chiahao was still waiting to trade yogurt for his car. If Xian An Na was satisfied, then Xian Chiahao would be angry and ignore him even more. Xian Zihao narrowed his eyes and looked mysteriously at Xian Chiahao, who looked at him angrily. "My good son, why don''t you give yogurt to your sister while daddy takes you to see something?" Xian Chiahao looked at him hesitantly, then he looked towards the car in Xian An Na''s arms. Obviously, he was skeptical and was considering whether this "daddy" was trying to deceive him. Xian Zihao''s eyes were full of patience and his smile was like a spring breeze. Although he wasn''t very good at carrying children, he still hugged his daughter very steadily. Xian Chiahao looked at the car in Xian An Na''s arms again, then put down the yogurt in his hands and extended his hand to let Xian Zihao carry him. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrow, apparently praising his son for taking a bold first step towards him. He patted his head, "Good boy!" After that, he carried Xian Chiahao in one hand while Xian An Na in the other. Jiang Ruolan stood up and when she saw that Xian Zihao was holding his children easily, she was no longer worried. She put the yogurt in the bag and asked, "What are you going to show them?" "Since they were born, this is the first time we''ve met. They are my own children, how can I not pamper them? How can I come back without gifts?" Xian Zihao smiled and turned to Jiang Ruolan, who understood the situation after hearing it. "The gifts were in the car. I wanted to see what these two little things were like before deciding to give it a go according to their preferences. Looks like they have to choose for themselves." "How many gifts have you bought? They are just three years old, and they might not like what they like now next year. It would be too much of a waste to buy that much!" Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but reprimand him. However, there wasn''t much resentment in her eyes as she just stared at him. Xian Zihao smiled. "I''ll take them out first. You just got home from a business trip. Go take a shower and change your clothes. If you''re too tired, I''ll make dinner, okay?" Jiang Ruolan shook her head and smiled. "It''s okay. Spend your time with these two. By the way, An Na and Chiahao like to bite people when they''re unhappy. Be careful not to be bitten by them." When Xian Zihao brought the children out, Jiang Ruolan tidied up the colorful foam bricks next to her, then the toys the two children played with, and placed them in a small plastic box next to her. She then got up, changed her clothes, and went into the kitchen. "Sister He, go take your time off. You have to take care of my children every day. I''ve been on a business trip for a few days now and you haven''t had a chance to go home. Go home early after dinner. I will have a day off for the next two days. You can stay home with your child for the next two days." Sister He smiled and handed the fish to her, then turned around to wash her hands, "President Xian has just returned, you two still haven''t found a chance to spend time together. It''s fine, I can take care of the children." "No need. You can go home early and rest. You''re too old, go to the hospital to check your body, don''t spend your life like this to earn money." Jiang Ruolan said with a heartfelt smile. Sister He took off her apron and tied it to Jiang Ruolan''s waist. "You''re a good child, you have a sweet mouth and a soft heart, but you''re too stubborn, same like your mother." Jiang Ruolan stopped cutting the fish and looked at Sister He with a smile. "I understand. I''ll be visiting her in G City soon. Don''t worry about me." "That''s good. I''ll be leaving first. If you need my help, just call me." Sister He turned around and changed her clothes before leaving the house. When Sister He walked out the door, she saw Xian Zihao, who was carrying his children who had taken their gifts from the car, walking back. Seeing that Sister He wanted to leave, even though this was the first time he had met her, he also knew that she had been taking care of Jiang Ruolan and his two children for the past two years. Sister He waved at him with a smile. "President Xian, since you have returned, you should spend more time with your family. Just call me Sister He from now on." Xian Zihao nodded with a smile and Sister He left. Jiang Ruolan was in the kitchen, throwing away the fishbone and preparing the other ingredients. When she heard the sound of the door opening, she walked to the kitchen door and looked outside. When she saw Xian Zihao back with two children who were all smiling, she smiled in relief. Xian Chiahao was placed on the couch, but he was too naughty. He immediately jumped off the couch with the new remote control in his hand and played the control car, meanwhile, Xian An Na held Xian Zihao''s neck with her chubby hand and didn''t let go. It seemed that she liked this ''daddy''. . . . GLOSSARY: 1Big-Headed Kid and Small-Headed Father is a 1995 Chinese animated cartoon about a family in Shanghai. Small-Headed father caters to the needs of his wife and child. It similar to the Simpson. Chapter 478 - Happiness Beyond IV The gift bag was left to be carried by her father, and Xian An Na just put her hand around Xian Zihao''s neck, her eyes constantly blinking, examining her father''s face. "Daddy!" She leisurely shouted again. Xian Zihao sat on the couch and continued to hug her, letting the chubby little thing cling to him. Xian An Na refused to move away as Xian Zihao lowered his head to look at her. "Hmm?" "Auntie He and Auntie Yanmei said daddy is the most handsome and bravest man in the world." Xian An Na leaned into his arms, put her head on his shoulder, and said with a face full of joy, "So you really are my daddy." Xian Zihao smiled as he caressed her small head. "Then how does mommy describe daddy?" The leisurely black eyes stared at him without blinking. "Mommy said daddy is a very good man." "Just very good?" Xian An Na was very much like Jiang Ruolan, with big eyes and cute eyebrows, while her nose was like Xian Zihao with a small pink mouth that used to frown. Even when she was a child, she was beautiful and adorable. As she grows up, she will definitely be a gentler and prettier girl than her mother. Meanwhile for Xian Chiahao, according to what Zhan An said when Xian Zihao returned to Xian Residence this morning, he was his mini copy. Although he was just three years old and still not very sane, but his personality shows that he was more or less a resilient man. Although he was just as naughty as Xian An Na, but they listened to their mother very well, and Xian Zihao also heard from Sister Yanmei that when Jiang Ruolan was too tired to play and was sleeping on the bed, these children would crawl into her bed by their own. And the words "very good" without exaggeration, without too much praise, were the simplest words that could not be simpler. They belong to the deepest feelings in Jiang Ruolan''s heart. "Daddy! Daddy!" Xian An Na seemed to be addicted to calling Xian Zihao ''daddy''. She giggled and kept calling daddy, causing the smile on his face to deepen as he hugged her. On the other hand, Xian Chiahao was fiddling with his new control car when he suddenly turned to look at them. "So noisy! Sour Bei, can you stop screaming like a ghost all the time." "My name is not Sour Bei! My name is An Na!" Xian An Na frowned and glared at Xian Chiahao, who was playing with the control car. "You don''t even call him daddy!" She pointed her chubby little hand towards Xian Zihao. "You''re disobedient! Mommy said when daddy comes back, we should obediently call him daddy!" Xian Chiahao continued to play with his car and after hearing Xian An Na''s words, he shifted his gaze to Xian Zihao, who patiently stared at him. Then, he lowered his head and muttered, "Who wants a daddy." Xian Zihao became interested in Xian Chiahao''s words. He stood up and sat next to him with Xian An Na in his arms. He smiled and stroked Xian Chiahao''s soft little hair, "What''s wrong? Chiahao doesn''t like daddy?" Xian Chiahao glanced at Xian Zihao again and said to him in a low voice, "With daddy here, I can''t sleep in a big bed with mommy anymore. I will sleep in a small bed with Sour Bei from now on." Jiang Ruolan walked out of the kitchen and was about to go get something when she heard Xian Chiahao''s words. Before Xian Zihao could say anything, she was already laughing in the kitchen. Xian Zihao also smiled, but when he heard Jiang Ruolan''s laughter, he turned around and looked at her. The smile in his eyes had a profound meaning, his handsome eyebrows were slightly raised as he silently glanced at her smiling face. Xian An Na immediately yelled, "What''s wrong with sleeping in a small bed with me! Mommy once said that our bed isn''t small, and you always say that I like to cling to people. Obviously, you''re the one who likes to annoy mommy and insisting on sleeping with her!" Xian Chiahao looked at her in disgust, then turned to Xian Zihao. "Sour Bei will hit people in her sleep, and she''s very dishonest. She''s always sleeping on top of me, she''s so fat, she''ll crush me to death!" "Tch!" Xian An Na turned her face away and squeezed Xian Zihao''s arm, saying with the wrong expression, "Daddy, look at big brother! He''s embarrassing me! Throw him out!" Xian Zihao smiled and he held out his hand again at Xian Chiahao. "Chiahao, come here. Daddy will teach you how to avoid being suppressed by your sister." After all, Xian Chiahao was not yet three years old. Seeing Xian Zihao''s serious eyes as if he really had a way to help him, he propped himself on the floor with both hands and slowly stood up. Then he ran to Xian Zihao''s arm and was immediately carried by him (Xian Zihao). "Listen to daddy.." Xian Zihao whispered something childish into Xian Chiahao''s ear. Xian Chiahao listened for a moment and then laughed. Xian An Na pouted, she then tilted her head and wanted to hear their whispers. Xian Chiahao pushed her away, then like his father, he put his hand to his mouth and whispered a few words in Xian Zihao''s ear. Xian Zihao almost burst out laughing. He was happy for the childishness and naivety of the child and the fact that these two cute and quick-witted children were his own children. Jiang Ruolan stewed the fish and wanted to do something else, but as she was about to turn around, she felt a warmth behind her back, and then her body was pulled into a warm and familiar hug from behind. She felt her heart trembling, but she didn''t resist. Xian Zihao hugged her, bent down and tenderly kissed her on the cheeks, "Aren''t you tired?" "I''m not tired. I just need to prepare two more plates of food. You''ve just returned and it''s rare for you to be able to play with your children. You have to cultivate your relationship first." Jiang Ruolan said. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and smiled, "People say that father and children are really connected. I am the father of children, and you teach them to be so obedient. In the blink of an eye, the two little imps ran into my arms. My children are really obedient, just like their mother." Xian Zihao slowly turned Jiang Ruolan''s body around and looked at her with a dark smile. He lowered his head and kissed her lips before saying in a low, hoarse voice, "My woman, destined to be mine only." His hoarse voice was filled with profoundness, Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately reddened. She cleared her throat and tried to escape from his embrace. Xian Zihao smiled as he held her and didn''t give her a chance to escape. His gaze was locked on her and when he saw her reddened face, he looked at her with a smile. "Why is your face so red? You are already mothers of two children, what''s there to be shy about?" Jiang Ruolan immediately slapped his chest. "Don''t make trouble here! Let go of me. I need to finish cooking." Xian Zihao, on the other hand, just laughed. It sounded so pleasant, making Jiang Ruolan become redder. At this moment, the voices of children came from outside. Jiang Ruolan pushed him again. "We''ve agreed that you will accompany the children. Now go! Shoo!" Xian Zihao heard the children''s voice and patted her back gently before he turned around and walked out. Afterward, while Jiang Ruolan was cooking, she quietly thought about what would happen in the night. They were originally husband and wife, but after she was pregnant for six months, he never touched her again for the sake of circumstances and her children. After that, they parted for another three years, and her heart was filled with unbridled shame and uneasiness that made it hard for her to breathe. At that moment, Xian Zihao walked into the kitchen again with a pouting Xian An Na. "An Na said she wants to go to the toilet." Jiang Ruolan turned around suddenly. Seeing Xian Zihao''s helpless face, she giggled. "Then why don''t you take her to the toilet?" "Should I take her?" Xian Zihao looked at her in surprise before lowering his head to look at Xian An Na''s struggling body. From his expression, it seemed that he didn''t know how to take his daughter to the toilet. Chapter 479 - Happiness Beyond V *Trigger warning ahead. This chapter contained a mature scene. Please be aware.* . . Xian Zihao carried Xian An Na into the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan followed from behind and stood at the door, watching Xian Zihao taking off his daughter''s pants. After taking a long time to take off Xian An Na''s pants, Xian Zihao realized that she was wearing open pants. When he finally recovered, he first sat his daughter on the toilet, but Xian An Na just kept twisting her butt and refused to do it. "You have to sit down before you pee." "No! Don''t want to. I want mommy!" Xian An Na almost cried. She looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was leaning against the door with teary eyes. "Mommy, I need to pee." Seeing that the child was about to cry, Xian Zihao finally turned his head, looking at Jiang Ruolan, who was holding back her laughter, with a few question marks popped up on his head. "What should I do?" He asked. The first question that Xian Zihao would ask her in her entire life was actually what he should do when his daughter needed to pee. Jiang Ruolan held onto her stomach, which was hurting from holding back the laughter, and raised her eyebrow. She pointed to the beige child''s potty seat next to the toilet. "Um, put on the seat first. Let her sit on it. She can pee on her own." Xian Zihao then realized that the item next to the toilet was a special potty seat for children. He put it on the toilet seat and Xian An Na then sat on it with ease, but before that, she had already begun to cry. Xian Zihao lowered his head at the same time and saw his pant was wet. His daughter already peeing on his pants. Then with a defeated face, he said apologetically, "Be good and take it easy. Don''t cry." "Mommy." Xian An Na''s eyes were red and she cried with the wrong expression. Jiang Ruolan was laughing so hard. Xian Zihao heard her laughter and turned to look at her, feeling defeated. Jiang Ruolan laughed again before hurriedly walking over. Obviously, she had overestimated Xian Zihao''s ability to take care of the child personally. He had just come into contact with his children, so how could he know so much about what his daughter''s like and dislike? Jiang Ruolan smiled as she thought about it, then took Xian An Na from Xian Zihao''s arms. "I''ll go change her clothes. Help me look over the food I made and change your clothes too." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan leisurely walked out. Before she left, she still remembered the conflicted expression on Xian Zihao''s face when she carried Xian An Na away. "Woo woo " With an expression of being bullied by her father, Xian An Na snuggled into Jiang Ruolan''s bossom and sobbed non-stop. Jiang Ruolan patted her little head. "It''s okay. Don''t cry. You usually wet your pants too. What are you pretending to be so sad? See how you scared your daddy? Your daddy has never been scared like this by anyone else in his life." After a while, Xian An Na stopped crying. She raised her head and pouted. "Daddy is so stupid." Jiang Ruolan just smiled and brought her back to the room to change. Soon, Xian Zihao, whose pants was wet because of Xian An Na''s urine, walked closer. He cleared his throat and asked, "Do you need help?" Jiang Ruolan turned to look at him. Seeing Xian Zihao''s defeated face, she pointed to the closet. "Take your clothes and go take a shower first. The urine smells so bad." Seeing that Jiang Ruolan could change the child''s clothes easily, he turned around and went to pick up his clothes in the closet. When he opened the door, he saw his clothes were still arranged inside. Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao was looking at her, so she lowered her head to change her daughter''s pants. She didn''t look at him, but a red hue appeared on her face. The corner of Xian Zihao''s mouth was raised slightly. With a smile, he took off a set of clothes and pants. His deep gaze was filled with warmth and gentleness. Even though they hadn''t met for the last two years, even though she had forced him to divorce, these clothes represented that she had never wanted to truly push away anything that belonged to him. The sound of running water was heard from the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan placed Xian An Na, who had changed into a set of clean clothes, next to Xian Chiahao. "You''re the one wetting the bed, I''m just wetting daddy''s pants!" Xian An Na replied in an unsatisfied manner when she saw judging gaze from him. Xian Chiahao ignored her. He just raised his cute eyebrows and lowered his head to play with his car. When the fish soup was ready and Jiang Ruolan started carrying plates to the table, the bathroom door opened and Xian Zihao walked out. He only wore a bathrobe and didn''t change onto the clothes he had just taken. "Let me." Xian Zihao put down the towel and went into the kitchen. He pushed Jiang Ruolan away gently and brought out a large bowl of fish soup that was boiling to the table. He didn''t want Jiang Ruolan to burn her hand. Jiang Ruolan looked at him and grinned, but Xian Zihao didn''t know what she was laughing at. He glanced at her and his handsome eyebrows slightly raised. "Why are you laughing?" Jiang Ruolan shrugged. Who would have thought that the wise President Xian would turn into a helpless cat in the hands of his daughter? At night, the two mischievous little things finally fell asleep. Jiang Ruolan then went back to bed and lay down. Probably because Xian Zihao was lying next to her, despite the air conditioning in the room, she still felt that her body was feeling hot and heavy. Since she had just returned from Taiwan, she did not have time to rest and was busy all day. Jiang Ruolan was too sleepy to open her eyes. **** Xian Zihao''s gentle kiss slowly landed on her forehead, then on her eyebrows before slowly falling on her lips. Jiang Ruolan was hugged tightly by him, as if she was the most precious and fragile treasure in the world. As his kiss became more and more frequent and passionate, Jiang Ruolan''s subconsciously opened her lips and reciprocated his kiss. Her lips were trembling. Xian Zihao''s warm hand slowly reached into the bottom of her pajamas and gently slid across her body, causing her to shiver. Jiang Ruolan finally opened her eyes due to the uncontrollable craze. Her fingertips couldn''t help but move up along the well-proportioned lines of his body as she greedily stared at that familiar yet long-lost face. Xian Zihao took her hand and slowly kissed it. His eyes were deep and were locked on hers. He then bit her earlobe, nibbling it before his kiss fell down to her neck. The smell that belonged solely to him filled her nose, and this feeling of numbness and affection that she hadn''t felt for a long time made her whole person have no choice but to obediently tremble lightly beneath him. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but let out a light groan due to the strange comfort she felt. "Do you miss me?" Xian Zihao suddenly turned her over and pressed her down, but he didn''t press on her too hard. He only maintained a condescending position, his gaze was gentle and dark as he looked into her eyes. Jiang Ruolan blushed but nodded honestly. "Yes, I do." Xian Zihao smiled and gently held her waist, slowly unbuttoning her pajamas. Jiang Ruolan put her hand on his neck, kissing his lips, and by the light of the lamp on the side of the bed, she could see his face reflected in her deep, dark eyes. "Hubby ~" Jiang Ruolan suddenly gave Xian Zihao a crafty smile and quickly took the initiative to bite his lips. His gaze immediately darkened. He kissed her back, his lips slowly moving down, gently sucking her neck and leaving marks. His fingertips slowly rubbed her red cherry tip. Jiang Ruolan''s body trembled violently and she couldn''t help but grab onto his shoulder. "Ugh.." "Be good." Xian Zihao looked up, his voice was hoarse. As he moved, it became more and more intense. He then went up and looked at her face. Jiang Ruolan gasped for breath, eagerly searching for his lips. She looked into his affectionate eyes and saw Xian Zihao parting her lips with his thumb and tapping her eyelids with his other finger. She immediately closed her eyes. Xian Zihao nibbled her lips, groping her breast, while his other hand ran over her groin. He then held her waist and slowly started to move. Jiang Ruolan could feel his longing. Just as she was about to receive this sweet warmth, all of a sudden, she was acutely aware of two pairs of wide eyes at the door. Jiang Ruolan''s body instantly became drenched in a cold sweat and she quickly blocked Xian Zihao''s next move. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and looked in the direction of her eyes, instantly catching a glimpse of two people who should already have fallen asleep. Chapter 480 - Happiness Beyond VI Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na somehow woke up. The two little things were quietly standing at the door with their eyes wide open, staring at them. After all, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were still too young and didn''t understand anything. But Jiang Ruolan was a little embarrassed, so she pushed Xian Zihao away, straightened her pajamas and carried Xian An Na before she looked at Xian Chiahao, who was standing there obediently. "Why aren''t you two sleeping? When did you wake up?" Laughing happily, Xian An Na grabbed Jiang Ruolan''s hair, holding it in her hand, and said, "Mommy, big brother was pretending to fall asleep. He said he wants to sleep with mommy. Mommy, mommy, An Na also wants to sleep with daddy and mommy." Jiang Ruolan was still out of breath. "What should I do?" She asked while looking at Xian Zihao with a flushed face. Xian Zihao sighed and stood up. He walked over and carried Xian Chiahao in his arms. Then he gestured to Jiang Ruolan with his chin, ordering her to bring Xian An Na to bed as well. "I just came back. It''s rare that the children want to sleep together with me. Carry them over." As he spoke, he stroked Xian Chiahao''s head. His eyes filled with love and patience. Yes, they were only two children under the age of three and the father had just returned, so he could not disappoint them. Besides, Xian Chiahao''s possessiveness towards his mother was so strong. He had been staring at Jiang Ruolan all this time because he was afraid that his father would rob his mother. However, he didn''t know that his mother belonged to his father, to begin with. Jiang Ruolan nodded and went to bed. She put Xian An Na on the bed and turned to see Xian Zihao. She had guilt in her eyes. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na happily lying in the middle of the bed together, smiling as they stretch out their chubby hands towards their parents. "Zihao, I''m sorry. In these two years, the kids are so attached to me. Chiahao and An Na usually sleep with me." Jiang Ruolan looked at him with unparalleled guilt. "Ruolan." Xian Zihao smiled and caressed her hair before patting her on the shoulder, "Why do you have to apologize? You don''t have to feel so guilty about me. Back then, when we''re divorced, I never thought it was your fault. Any normal person won''t be able to calm down when faced with the so-called ''truth''. You have done very well. Don''t blame yourself anymore, hmm?" After that, he tidied up his robe with a pained expression. "It''s not your fault tonight, it''s my fault. I was too eager." Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but laugh, her face blushing red. Xian Zihao chuckled, "Lie down. I''ll turn off the lights." When Jiang Ruolan finally laid down, Xian Zihao walked over to the bedside table and turned off the bedside light. After a few seconds, he lay down next to her and hugged her. He kissed her lightly. Was Xian Zihao trying to continue, or was it just a goodnight kiss? At this moment, Xian Chiahao, who was lying next to Jiang Ruolan, suddenly woke up. With his eyes wide open, he crawled from Jiang Ruolan''s body and arrogantly lay between Xian Zihao and her. Xian An Na also followed her older brother and crawled between the two of them. She then said with a smile, "An Na wants to sleep with mommy and daddy, right in the middle!" The helplessness in Xian Zihao''s eyes was intertwined with his fatherly love towards his children. Under the moonlight shining from the window, he appeared exceptionally gentle. Xian Zihao lightly patted the two children on the head. "Mhmm, mommy and daddy are not allowed to hug each other secretly. Big brother and I will be squeezed inside!" An Na got up and blinked her big doe eyes. At this moment, Xian Chiahao, who had the domineering action of snatching away his mother, didn''t say anything. He just nodded his head in agreement. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao, who looked back at her, and then, she burst out laughing, Xian Zihao sighed and extended his long arm to patted Jiang Ruolan''s head. He was holding the three of them in his arms. "Go to sleep." Seeing that her eyes were full of fatigue, Xian Zihao kissed her forehead again. Even though his eyes were still dark, he had no choice but to give up temporarily because of his children. Today''s journey and experience made him feel like he had spent more than a year with three of them. Jiang Ruolan was also really tired, but she couldn''t bear to close her eyes, She was staring at Xian Zihao, who was sleeping beside her and their children. The bedside lamp had already turned off, and only the faint moonlight shone throughout the room. Xian Zihao smilingly patted her shoulder. "Stop looking at me. Go to sleep. Tomorrow is the weekend. You have to wake up early, I plan to take our children out to play." Jiang Ruolan then closed her eyes with a smile. One of her hands rested on Xian Chiahao''s and Xian An Na''s small bodies, while her other hand, held Xian Zihao''s hand that was on her hair. Not long after, she slowly fell asleep. After sleeping for an unknown time, even though her two children were no longer used to waking up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet, Jiang Ruolan still woke up on time every morning at 3:30 a.m. She opened her eyes and glanced at her children who were sleeping next to her, then suddenly raised her eyes to see that Xian Zihao was still awake. "Why are you awake?" He asked casually. "What time is it? Why haven''t you slept yet?" Jiang Ruolan sat up, and seeing Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na sleep soundly, she pulled the blanket to their neck to prevent them from catching the flu. Then she rolled over and got out of bed. "You can''t sleep? I''ll make you a glass of hot milk then. Hopefully, it will help you sleep." "No need." Xian Zihao quickly held her hand. "It''s not that I can''t sleep, but I don''t want to sleep. Why did you wake up? Go to sleep." Jiang Ruolan frowned and put her hand on his forehead. "Do you feel uncomfortable somewhere? If you are not well, let me know. There''s a small private hospital open near Greenville Residence. The environment is not bad, and the medical facilities are also very good." Seeing her making a fuss, Xian Zihao smiled helplessly. He knew that Jiang Ruolan had been worried about him. She was afraid that he would die, afraid that his body would not fully recover, so he pulled her hand away and said lowly, as not to wake the children. "I want to watch you and our children sleeping. I don''t feel sleepy at all. If I can''t fall asleep, I will read the newspaper. Don''t worry, okay?" "But " Jiang Ruolan was just worried about his health. Seeing her concerned gaze, Xian Zihao just smiled and said, "I''m just afraid that once I wake up, I''ll still be surrounded by emptiness. Neither you nor the children will be by my side." His admittance caused Jiang Ruolan''s heart to tighten. She immediately lay on his body and hugged his neck tightly, "That won''t happen. Zihao, as long as you don''t leave us, we will always be with you. I will never push you away again!" Listening to her words, Xian Zihao simply patted her shoulder. Perhaps he was afraid of disturbing the children, and all he did was kiss her lightly on the head. "Alright, let''s go back to sleep. I''m going to sleep as well." Jiang Ruolan nodded. After seeing him switch off the bedside lamp again, she gently crawled to the other side of the children and lay down. Chapter 481 - Happiness Beyond VII However, after lying down for a long time, Jiang Ruolan opened her eyes again, then she saw that Xian Zihao was still awake, looking at her in the predawn light. She asked hesitantly, "Zihao, have you experienced side effects from prolonged treatment resulting in insomnia?" Although she didn''t understand this aspect, she had heard from some of her friends that worked in foreign countries saying that there were some side effects due to certain drugs. While not causing much damage to the body, there will be some side effects for several months after successfully undergoing treatment. Xian Zihao looked at her and sighed. He did not deny it, nor did he agree. If he denied it, it would only make her more worried. It seemed as if nothing had happened to him. However, in the year that he had spent recuperating in America, he had experienced too many hardships. He must have been having a bad time. Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Zihao with a pained expression. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, who were accustomed to the serenity in the bedroom, seemed to react a little to this conversation. They muttered softly in their dreams, turned around, and went into Xian Zihao''s arms. Jiang Ruolan had no choice but to shut her mouth. She looked anxiously at Xian Zihao''s calm gaze. When she saw that he was signaling her to sleep, she closed her eyes and forced herself to fall asleep again. *** In her sleep, a familiar smell and a familiar warmth crept up her face. There was also a familiar voice calling to her softly and a warm hand rubbing her forehead gently, pushing the hair on her forehead. "Hmm?" Jiang Ruolan murmured as she woke up slowly. As soon as she woke up, she instinctively looked at the alarm clock on the bedside table. It''s nine o''clock in the morning. Crap! She had originally planned to wake up early and accompany Xian Zihao to play with the children! "Are you awake?" A soft and pleasant voice entered her ears. It was low but carried a trace of dotting and pampering. It''s been two years, and the familiar warmth and serenity of happiness had finally returned to her. Even though Xian Zihao was already there, and the smell of him was clear on her nose, Jiang Ruolan felt as if she was still in a dream. The bitterness in her heart stung her eyes, and her eyes immediately became teary. Jiang Ruolan slowly touched his face, reminiscing the warmth of the morning and the reality in front of her eyes. He was here. Xian Zihao took her hand and pressed it against his face. He then smiled faintly, "Ruolan, have you lost your mind?" The fog in her eyes grew thicker and thicker. Jiang Rulan had never been so fond of crying. In the end, her eyes couldn''t stand it anymore and tears started to drop on her face. She was crying, but her lips grinned foolishly as she whispered his name. "Zihao." Seeing her behavior, Xian Zihao laughed as he pulled her hand down and kissed it. Then, he wiped the tears from her face. "Stupid girl, what are you crying for?" Jiang Ruolan sniffed and shook her head, unable to stop the tears. Probably every woman, before going to bed at night or waking up in the morning, was very sensitive and sentimental. She wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, and then she threw herself in his arm and wrapped her hand around his neck, sobbing, "Actually, I often dream about this scene. I always dream that you come back, that you are right next to me, and wake up together in the morning, and say goodnight to me before we go to bed. Every time I wake up from a dream, I''m in a daze for a long time, and it''s hard for me to breathe. You''re right. No one in this world can really survive without their other half. I always feel like my life is missing a piece, and no one can make up for it." Xian Zihao chuckled and sighed. With one hand behind her head, he then patted her back with the other hand. "So, has this piece been added?" Jiang Ruolan choked with tears as she nodded in his arms, but she couldn''t utter a word. She tightened her grip on his neck, revealing her fear. She was afraid that all this was just a dream. "Alright, I''ll let you hug me for a moment, otherwise your husband will really die!" Xian Zihao didn''t know whether to laugh or cry as he hugged her. As he entertained Jiang Ruolan''s uncontrollable emotions, he experienced her fears. Xian Zihao could only hug her back, but his eyes were full of tenderness. Jiang Ruolan quickly let him go and looked up to see his eyes full of affection for her. She happily pursed her lips and looked around. "Where are Chiahao and An Na?" Xian Zihao smiled and stood up. "These two little things are playing with their toys in the living room. They wake up very early. Luckily, I already know how to solve the problem of going to the toilet yesterday. Otherwise, I have to wake you up again." Jiang Ruolan chuckled a little and got off the bed. "What time is it? Why are you waking me up now? I already said that I would accompany you to the amusement park today." "Even if we go to the amusement park early, we will not be able to play many games. I didn''t wake you up early because you need to have a lot of energy for today''s activities." Xian Zihao explained calmly. Jiang Ruolan went to the bathroom to clean up before changing her clothes. She noticed that Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na had been taken care of by Xian Zihao this morning. Xian Chiahao''s outfits were mostly a combination of blue and black, while Xian An Na''s were pink and grey. Xian Zihao really learned how to prepare his children. It looks like he will be able to become a full-time father sooner than expected. After breakfast, Jiang Ruolan went to put jackets on her children. When she came out, she saw Xian Zihao holding his car keys in one hand and looking through the business magazines on the coffee table with the other. She walked over and saw that he was looking at the latest developments of Xian Group under the new acting CEO. Jiang Ruolan sat next to Xian Zihao and he offered his arm for her to lean on. She happily clinging to him. She looked down at the page he was reading. "What''s wrong? Is there a problem? I heard that he was pretty good but was a bit too overbearing when it came to handling things. He clearly owes you a favor, but after taking the CEO''s position, he immediately changed all the systems you had previously set. Although the change was not too great, it still erases all traces of you." Xian Zihao smiled and patted her shoulder, laughing as he said, "This is not overbearing, but a principle that belongs to one person only. Previously, my reputation in the company was good enough, and if he wanted to achieve something in a few years and gainer his employees'' support, he had to do something about it. This is common sense in the business society." Jiang Ruolan nodded her head, "I understand, but it''s possible everyone has an initial idea. Sometimes, when I''m thinking about it, I feel very uncomfortable. He almost covers up all your accomplishments, deliberately showing off in front of the media to get more support. This can also be considered a selfish intention, right? Sigh. Who asked you to be my husband?" Chapter 482 - Happiness Beyond VIII Saying that, Jiang Ruolan hugged Xian Zihao more tightly and leaned on his side, smiling as she said, "Zihao, you just came back from America, you''re not going to go to work now, right? Are you going back to Imperial City or moving somewhere else? Since you''re the CEO, you can arrange all this yourself, can''t you?" "I''m still in my break and have three to four months to accompany you and our children. During this period, I will consider my future plans as soon as possible. You don''t have to worry." With his personality, he didn''t have a lot of worries about these things, which means that he''s really not worried. Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a smile, "Do you want to continue living abroad, continue to be an independent and immoral businessman at Xian Enterprise?" Xian Zihao raised his handsome eyebrows and glanced at her. "Is that how you judge your husband?" "It''s not like I''m wrong to say there aren''t bees trying to get your attention, let alone when you are alone in America." Jiang Ruolan smiled. Xian Zihao chuckled and patted her shoulder. He didn''t answer her question but glanced at his watch and said, "Let''s go. The weather today isn''t bad. It''s a good day to bring our children out." *** "Daddy, come quickly!" "Daddy, here ~ ~" "Daddy ~" They were at the water amusement park and the weather today was 34 degrees Celsius, and Jiang Ruolan was very afraid that her children would catch a cold. Their entire bodies were soaked. Watching these two little things calling their father to play with them, Jiang Ruolan just smiled and sat by the pool, holding a small inflated yellow duck in her hand. Xian Zihao didn''t go into the water. He also sat next to her, watching the children. The mischievous Xian An Na learned the action from the TV series. Standing in the middle of the pool, she used her hands to splash water on Xian Zihao while laughing and shouting, "Daddy! Daddy, hurry up! Catch me!" Xian Zihao looked at Xian An Na with a laugh. Sometimes he reached out to test the water temperature, as if he was afraid that the children would get cold for playing too much. Because the weather was too hot, the water in the pool was already warm because of the heat from the sun. Xian Zihao then took the water gun''s toys and shot the water at Xian An Na. While laughing, Xian An Na grabbed the toy in Xian Zihao''s hand and splashed water on his body again. Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting next to him, was also not spared from the splashes. She quickly picked up a small bucket full of water and slowly splashed Xian An Na''s body. Xian Chiahao usually didn''t like to play with Xian An Na, but seeing that his parents were really working together to bully her and leaving him playing alone, he angrily runs from the side of the pool and splashes the water from the plastic bowl played by children to Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao. "AHH!" Jiang Ruolan quickly splashed the water back at him. Soon the family was splashing the water at each other. "Ah! Mommy, you''re bad! You are bullying little kids! I want to tell Auntie He and Auntie Yanmei! AHH I want to complain to my grandparents and great-grandfather!" "Daddy, please scold mommy!" They initially just wanted to watch them play, but in the end, the entire family was soaked in water and often attracted the attention of those around them who spending their time with their family too. Most of them put their children aside and let them play by themselves. At around 2 pm, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were already tired of playing, so they sat in the pool and stopped splashing water anymore, instead they just enjoyed the cool water and played with their toys. Jiang Ruolan gestured for them to get out of the water. Luckily, the children''s clothes were already prepared in the car, so Jiang Ruolan carried both Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na to change clothes to prevent them from catching a cold. The weather was so hot that her clothes were almost dry. She then watched Xian Zihao packing his children''s toys, Jiang Ruolan smiled and walked closer. "Hurry up and change your clothes too. I''ve already prepared some sets of clothes. I''ll put them in my bag. Go." Xian Zihao was in no hurry to change his clothes. He held the bag full of toys in his hand. "Should we let them take a shower first? The water in the pool isn''t very clean." "The shower here isn''t necessarily clean. I''m afraid their body will itch later. Let''s go home first. The weather is really too hot." Jiang Ruolan waved her hand in front of her face. "It''s good they played in the water until they get tired. Otherwise, I''m afraid they''ll both cry and scream for ice cream. Too much cold food will ruin their stomachs." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything else. He walked to the car and looked at his children, who were waiting for them inside. He then fastened their seat belts. Just as Xian Zihao wanted to drive home, Jiang Ruolan suddenly noticed a figure not far from them. She immediately shouted, "Wait! Zihao, look!" She pointed to the figure. Xian Zihao stopped the car and looked out the window. With a glance, he drove the car and stopped next to the person who was looking at the flower bed outside the water amusement park. As the car window rolled down, Xian Guiying spun around with a three-year-old girl in her arms. When she saw them, she did not look surprised. She just looked at them and greeted, "Brother, sister-in-law." "Guiying, why are you here? When did you return?" Jiang Ruolan opened the car door and got out. Xian Zihao looked at Xian Guiying and asked indifferently, "When did you return to China?" Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were already sleeping soundly in the back. Jiang Ruolan looked at the child in Xian Guiying''s arms. She smiled and held out her hand, "Is this your daughter? She''s cute. Here, let me hug her." Xian Guiying lowered her head to look at her daughter. She thought for a moment and then handed the child to Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan quickly hugged the child, but she suddenly found that the child''s body was a little cold, without enthusiasm, and she also did not cry or make a fuss when she was hugged by a stranger. "Sister-in-law, I''m really sorry. I haven''t seen you after I got married, and I''ve never even seen my nephew either. I''m really unsuitable to be their aunt. Please don''t be mad at me." Xian Guiying smiled and touched her daughter''s hair. She then said softly, "Wenqian, this is your auntie." "She''s called Wenqian. The name is really suitable for her." A soft smile appeared in Xian Guiying''s eyes, and Jiang Ruolan also laughed. She then teased the little girl in her arms. "Wenqian, tell Auntie what do you want to eat? Auntie will take you to eat some delicious food, how about that?" Qin Wenqian stayed still in Jiang Ruolan''s arms, still not saying anything. She didn''t seem to be afraid of anyone. She had Qin Gengxin''s appearance and her eyes It seemed to be peeking into people''s hearts. Xian Zihao got out of the car, and before he got off, he glanced at Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, who were sleeping soundly. He walked closer and glanced at Qin Wenqian, who was in Jiang Ruolan''s arms and then looked at Xian Guiying, who didn''t talk much. "I brought Wenqian back to the country to relax, but I didn''t want to go back to Xian Residence. Originally, I wanted to go back to the city to pick up some stuff and then stroll around Yunnan, but I didn''t expect to meet you after taking Wenqian to the amusement park. Brother, how is your health? Do you still have insomnia?" Xian Zihao really did have temporary insomnia symptoms. Jiang Ruolan immediately turned around and looked at him. Xian Zihao pursed his lips, "I''m much better now. The doctor said that I''ll be fine in a month." Then he reached out and stroked Qin Wenqian''s head. "Qianqian, do you miss uncle?" Chapter 483 - Happiness Beyond IX Qin Wenqian clearly recognized Xian Zihao, she touched his face before smiling widely. "Uncle." Originally, silence and politeness were the child''s reactions to a stranger. Still, there was a smile on her face when talking to someone she knew. A personality like this ... That was Qin Gengxin''s bad temper since he was young. Seeing the doubt in Jiang Ruolan''s eyes, Xian Guiying said, "Previously, when my brother received treatment in America, my family wanted to arrange for someone to go and take care of him. Since I am there, I stopped mom and dad from hiring someone. That''s how Wenqian knew him." Qin Wenqian sometimes looked at Xian Guiying, who was talking to Jiang Ruolan. Upon realizing that she did not mention Qin Gengxin at all, Jiang Ruolan was a little confused, and she had no idea what was going on between both of them. She didn''t know if she should ask, so she could only look at her from time to time with a confused expression. Xian Guiying then pointed at Qin Wenqian and said, "Wenqian is returning home for the first time since her birth, so she may not be able to adapt to the situation here. She had a stomach ache last night, but today she wants to come out and play. As soon as we arrived here, she lost her spirit, so I was planning to take her back to the hotel first." "She can''t adapt to the weather and the food here. Why don''t you come back to Greenville Residence with us for a few days? I didn''t have to work on the weekend and Zihao is also at home. Chiahao and An Na can play with Wenqian." Jiang Ruolan quickly offered Xiang Guiying to stay with her with a smile. "It''s okay, Wenqian is not a pampered child. She just can''t adapt. If she still can''t adapt to the situation here, I''ll take her back to America and wait until she grows up before returning." Xian Guiying''s rejection always gave Jiang Ruolan the feeling that there was something on her mind. In fact, Xian Guiying was much more spirited than before. After giving birth, she still looked like an elegant young girl, but she was still a bit cold. This made strangers not dare to approach her, and it was also because of her beauty. But even so, she gave off an even colder feeling and became even more silent, as if other than her children and the company, everything else had nothing to do with her. Much less mentioned, much less cared about. Jiang Ruolan could clearly feel that after the marriage, Xian Guiying had become a different person, while Qin Gengxin had become increasingly famous in the business world over the past two years, expanding his business in China. He even monopolized a new way of business, and in the last two years, she could always see him on the news about his company''s achievement, but never once she saw the news about him getting married and having children. There were too many questions in her mind, but she didn''t dare to ask. Jiang Ruolan could only look at Xian Guiying''s face, who was still as confident as before but still less passionate. "Mommy." Qin Wenqian suddenly called out in a soft voice. Her pretty and cute face was scrunched up and she didn''t look comfortable. Jiang Ruolan immediately looked down. "What''s wrong with her? Did she feel uncomfortable with me hugging her?" Xian Guiying sighed lightly, "She still has diarrhea. I''ll take her to the toilet. Brother, sister-in-law, you don''t have to worry about me. Go back, I''ll see Chiahao and An Na when I have time. After all, they are my nephew. I''ve been busy these past years and haven''t seen them." After saying that, Xian Guiying took Qin Wenqian and walked away. "Guiying." Jiang Ruolan wanted to stop her, but Xian Guiying just walked away without looking back. Only Qin Wenqian, who was in her arms, turned her small head to look in their direction. She raised her little hand and waved it awkwardly at them, saying "Bai Bai". Qin Wenqian was only three years old, yet she was already so sensible. What kind of environment did she grow up to be so silent and so sensible? She didn''t cry or make a ruckus in front of her mother''s family and friends. Even against strangers, she was just quietly on guard and didn''t show a single trace of fear on her face. Qin Gengxin, how could your daughter be so obedient and quiet? How much fatherly love did you give her? How can this be the personality of a child who enjoys parental love? Even Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were as naive as ever after not seeing their father for two years. Jiang Ruolan suddenly felt a warm feeling on her shoulder. Xian Zihao put his arm around her and calmly said, "Let''s go." Jiang Ruolan turned her head abruptly and looked at him with a little surprise. His gaze was calm, as if he knew Xian Guiying''s situation like the back of his hand, but he did not intend to interfere. Jiang Ruolan furrowed her brows and asked, "What exactly happened between Guiying and Qin Gengxin? Wenqian went home with her mother and yet he doesn''t even care about it and never knows his daughter is sick?" Seeing the anger on Jiang Ruolan''s face, Xian Zihao patted her shoulder as if he was calming her down and said in a deep voice, "Whatever happens will pay off. From his attitude against Guiying during the wedding ceremony, this marriage was a mistake from the beginning. I punched him on the wedding day, but this was also indeed Guiying''s own doing. Once they get married, even though I''m her brother, I can''t interfere with their family''s matter forever." Yes, even though Xian Zihao''s was Xian Guiying''s brother, she will remain as a member of the Qin Family after she married into the family. No matter how much he loved his sister, if he interfered in every aspect, it would definitely make Xian Guiying''s life difficult. Jiang Ruolan sighed and asked softly, "What stage have they both reached? With Guiying''s personality and with Qin Gengxin''s bad attitude, even if she has to survive for the sake of her daughter, she certainly won''t be able to survive for so long. She''s not a weak woman. She has her own world and her own life. If Qin Gengxin can''t treat her well, why don''t he divorce her? It''s been two years, isn''t that too inconceivable?" Xian Zihao opened the car door, gesturing for her to get in the car first. He then indicated for her to look at the two sleeping children in the back seat, reminding her that they had to go home to bathe the children. The pool water will make their bodies itching. Jiang Ruolan hurriedly got into the car. On the way back to Greenville Residence, while driving, Xian Zihao said indifferently, "After their marriage, Qin Gengxin transferred the house he lived in into Guiying''s name and let her live there. However, after he moved out, he didn''t take a step into the house and didn''t even come to see her and his daughter." Jiang Ruolan was not surprised by this. This was indeed something Qin Gengxin would have done if he was mad, but she didn''t think he would reach this far. "They haven''t seen each other at all in these two years?" Jiang Ruolan turned her head. Xian Zihao''s slender fingers gripped the steering wheel tightly while staring straight ahead. Apparently he didn''t want to talk about this, and it was also clear that this situation was far more serious than what he had said. Chapter 484 - Happiness Beyond X "He moved out and never met Guiying again. The reason for the cooperation between Qin Corporation and several other previous projects with Xian Enterprise was because of my relationship with Qin Gengxin, but now, even though the cooperation is still there, and Guiying is in charge, but in some circumstances where it is inevitable for the higher-up to meet, Qin Gengxin will send someone else, and he will never show up." "Then, why would he still want to marry her then?" "Because of the Qin Family''s relationship with the Xian Family and because the child in Guiying''s womb is his, so he could not refuse his responsibility." "How can that be considered responsible? On the one hand, he seemed to be taking responsibility, but on the other hand, he leaves Guiying behind and never cares about his daughter. At the very least, she''s his legal wife. What kind of joke is he making if he hasn''t been home for two years!" Xian Zihao did not say anything else, he only looked at the rearview mirror, at Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, who were sleeping soundly before he looked at Jiang Ruolan with a calm gaze. "Qin Gengxin is a decisive and firm man. He has done things well and his revenge has left no trace. Moreover, he has been concerned about me for the past two years. His actions have been beneficial and no matter what the situation is, I am not able to fully intervene." With that, Xian Zihao stopped the car and signaled for Jiang Ruolan to get out. Jiang Ruolan didn''t realize they had reached Greenville Residence. She got out and slowly woke up the children. *** "Mommy, I want a bubble bath!" "Daddy, come take a bath together ~~" The two children were so mischievous that foam covered the entire bathroom floor. Jiang Ruolan was unable to split her mind and think about other things after being tormented by these two little things. When Xian Zihao came in to help, Xian An Na quickly yelled at him, asking him to play the bubbles with her. "Brat, you''re sticking to your daddy so quickly! Seems like I will have a relaxing day in the future ~" Jiang Ruolan sat on the side and wiped Xian Chiahao''s body before putting on his clothes. She turned around and looked at Xian An Na, who was in the water basin splashing water at Xian Zihao, making his clothes wet. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, was quite happy. He patiently bathed Xian An Na in the basin. Although his movements were not very skilled, his hands'' gentle movements made Xian An Na happy and relaxed. She was blowing foam in her hands and having fun. Jiang Ruolan was afraid if Xian An Na soaked in the water for too long, she would catch a cold, so she put Xian Chiahao, who was obedient, outside the door. She got up and lured the little girl out of the water, "That''s enough, An Na. Daddy was so tired after playing with you all day. Don''t keep bothering him. Be obedient, come out." Xian An Na pouted and looked back at her with dissatisfaction. "I want daddy to dress me up." They all said that the son was close with his mother and the daughter was close with her father. This was indeed true, ah! It''s just that ''Xian An Na, do you really like your daddy, or you only like your daddy''s face that always makes you drool?'' **** When Jiang Ruolan came out of the bathroom, she saw Xian Zihao was already taking a shower in the bathroom upstairs. He was standing in front of a French window, talking on the phone, so she didn''t go to bother him. Jiang Ruolan went to sit on the couch and picked up a magazine on the coffee table. Underneath the two business magazines was the magazine she had just bought. She had seen Qin Genxin''s pictures in it before. Qin Genxin usually looked carefree, but in some aspects, his strength was on par with Xia Zihao. Otherwise, the two of them wouldn''t have been good brothers for so many years. And there''s an ancient saying, "Know yourself and know your enemies, then you will win in every battle." Xian Zihao knew Qin Gengxin very well, and vice versa. Therefore, when Qin Gengxin had gotten married to Xian Guiying, he had also known that she wouldn''t make things difficult for the Qin Family and Xian Family, so he used a cunning way to get revenge on her. He had been prepared from the start, and the one he was on guard against was Xian Zihao. No wonder Xian Zihao said that he couldn''t interfere. Once he really did, it would only result in the opposite way. Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin had to solve this problem on their own. This was their family. Jiang Ruolan sighed and tossed the magazine on the coffee table. Xian Zihao put down his phone and looked back to look at her. "Are you still thinking about him?" "Why should I? It''s not like I''m the one who is affected by it." Jiang Ruolan rubbed her forehead. Suddenly, she felt her head hurt. To keep Xian Zihao from worrying, she said nothing. She then got up, "I''ve been playing with these two brats all day. I''m so tired. I''m going to sleep first." "Go to sleep. Take the medicine before you go to bed to prevent yourself from having a fever. You also play in the water too long. Your previously weak physique makes it easier for you to have a fever." Xian Zihao patiently advised her before continuing to talk to the other party on the phone. When Jiang Ruolan returned to her bedroom, she really felt exhausted and fell asleep right next to the two little things. *** Jiang Ruolan woke up from hunger. After she came back from the amusement park, she went to sleep and didn''t eat anything. Her stomach grumbled and she woke up in a daze. The sky was already dark and when she looked at the time, it was almost 10 pm. Through the curtains, she could faintly see the lights of the street lamps in the residential area. A bedside lamp was lit, illuminating the entire room. Her head was hurting, and her throat was dry, as if she was suffering from the symptoms of a cold. She then remembered she didn''t eat any medicine before going to sleep. If only she had listened to Xian Zihao''s words before, she would have been fine now. Jiang Ruolan rubbed her forehead, intending to find a medicine to alleviate this headache. She didn''t want to wake up Xian Zihao, who was sleeping by her side. But he always slept lightly, and after returning home, he still experienced insomnia, so little movement in bed woke him up. Xian Zihao looked at her and gave a faint smile. "Are you hungry?" He grabbed her hand and at the same time, a knot appeared between his eyebrows. He raised his hand and placed it on her forehead. Crap He discovered it so quickly. Jiang Ruolan sat stiffly without moving. Seeing that Xian Zihao''s expression had gradually turned serious, she hurriedly said, "I''m fine, I just wasn''t paying attention when I was playing with the children today. I''ll take some medicine." Chapter 485 - Happiness Beyond XI Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na had lived in a good environment since birth and never been malnourished. The condition of the two children was good even though they were in the pool all day. When Jiang Ruolan was little, she had a high fever until it got worse before Zhan Lian took her to the hospital. Xian Zihao looked at her seriously. He got up and carried the two children who were sleeping on the bed to his side so that they would not be infected. Then he went to find medicine. Helpless, Jiang Ruolan raised her hand to touch her forehead. She didn''t feel the temperature was too hot and probably her hands'' temperature was hot, that''s why Xian Zihao knew she was not well. She could only sit on the bed motionlessly while Xian Zihao went looking for medicine. "I''m not a spoiled girl. This cold will heal soon. I''m still young, and I won''t be sick for the rest of my life. I''ll be fine, I just have to rest." Jiang Ruolan rubbed her head again and said with an indifferent smile. Xian Zihao glanced at her and ignored her. He carefully searched the medicine box as if he was looking for the right medicine for her to take now. Previously, Xian Zihao had instructed Jiang Ruolan to take medication before bed. Since she was too sleepy and exhausted, she didn''t take it. She thought after getting sleep, she would be fine. Who would have thought that she would be so unlucky? Jiang Ruolan was about to get out of bed when Xian Zihao took the medicine and walked out. Jiang Ruolan casually put on a cardigan and followed behind him. Seeing that he had already poured a glass of water for her, she giggled as she accepted it. Seeing Jiang Ruolan still smiling, Xian Zihao was helpless. "Take this medicine. Have you ever had such a bad fever in the last two years?" Jiang Ruolan drank the water and took medicine while shaking her head. She then said in a muffled voice, "No." Xian Zihao raised his hand and touched her forehead, a slight crease appearing on his forehead. "In half an hour, if your temperature still doesn''t subside, we go to the clinic." Jiang Ruolan widened her eyes indifferently and handed the glass of water to him. "I''m going to sleep in the guest bedroom tonight. I''m afraid I might infect the kids." "You''ll go alone?" Xian Zihao glanced towards the guest bedroom and casually said, "I''ll accompany you?" "No, Chiahao and An Na are still too young, this is the first time for them to sleep on their own. If one of them wakes up in the middle of the night and sees that both of us aren''t by their side, I''m afraid they''ll cry. You stay with them." After saying that, Jiang Ruolan turned around to go to her temporary bedroom. Xian Zihao was about to say something when Jiang Ruolan''s stomach beat him first. *Gu. Gu.* Time seemed to stop. Jiang Ruolan''s footsteps became stiff as she turned around. Xian Zihao also looked at her. Their eyes met, and no one said anything. However, a sense of helplessness slowly appeared in Xian Zihao''s eyes. Jiang Ruolan''s face immediately flushed. She rubbed her stomach and laughed embarrassingly. Xian Zihao wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into his embrace. "Are you hungry?" Jiang Ruolan nodded her head in embarrassment. "I slept all night without eating. I was starving. My stomach was getting worse and worse. It needs food, if not, it will cry." Xian Zihao looked at her with a funny expression. Seeing her embarrassed expression, he glanced at her stomach. "It seems like there''s something wrong with your stomach. I have to ask it properly." After saying that, he bent down and patted her stomach gently. He then said seriously, "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?" Then, after a while, he nodded again and said seriously, "Eh? Is that so? Okay, I''ll ask her." Jiang Ruolan giggled at his serious expression, and the heat on her face also disappeared. She smiled at him and asked, "How is it? What did my stomach tell you?" Xian Zihao smiled and put his arm around her shoulder. He lowered his head and kissed her ear. In a soft and gentle voice, he said, "It says that the master can eat whatever she wants, as long as her stomach is full." Jiang Ruolan laughed heartily and hit his chest playfully, "How can you be so good at making trouble now? This is not President Xian, who is regarded by others as solemn and cold. He is clearly a child who has yet to grow up!" However, Xian Zihao pinched her shoulder and said, "I haven''t worked for two years and have temporarily distanced myself from all these troubles. I have to relax. I can''t just keep a straight face towards my wife and children, aren''t I?" With that, he leaned close to her ear and whispered with a smile, "Otherwise, I''m afraid my wife will kick me out again." Jiang Ruolan pushed him with a frown. Xian Zihao no longer teased her and entered the kitchen, letting her go to the bedroom to get a blanket. After a while, Jiang Ruolan, who was playing with the blanket, suddenly turned around and noticed Xian Zihao was leaning against the door, looking at her. She put down the blanket in her hand and asked curiously, "Did you prepare the food quickly? I just took the blanket out of the closet." "We''re running out of rice, what do you want to eat? I''ll go out and order takes out." Xian Zihao walked towards her and covered her body with a blanket. "Oh right, I almost forgot. Recently, the weather was very hot, so I didn''t dare keep too much stuff at home." Her eyes then brightened up. "It''s already so late, some of the restaurants are probably closed. Why don''t you go to the nearby KFC and buy something to eat? I just happened to want to drink a Coke and eat some ice cream from there. It''s been a while since I ate it." Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows. Apparently, he didn''t have a good impression of things like KFC. When Jiang Ruolan said she wanted to drink Coke, he glanced at her and said, "Change it." "I knew it." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she muttered casually. Xian Zihao chuckled. "You just took medicine. Try to eat fast food as little as you can. It has no nutrition. You can''t eat anything too cold right now." "Then let''s go to the seafood restaurant and buy spicy lobster." Jiang Ruolan said deliberately Seeing Xian Zihao just looking at her, Jiang Ruolan held back her laughter before saying in a low voice, "Then why don''t we eat spicy steamed shrimp? I wanted to eat shrimp for a long time. Am I still unable to eat that too?" Xian Zihao then looked at her with a smile and said, "Do you really think I will starve my wife? You ordered a lot of things that were not suitable for the sick." With that, he turned around and left the room. "I''ll go out to see what I can buy. If you''re not feeling well, just call me. I''ll be back as soon as possible." Jiang Ruolan was a thin-skinned girl in front of Xian Zihao after all. She knew that it was not the right time for her to eat these things, so she could only smack her lips as she looked at his back. When she thought about how Xian Zihao was willing to go out and buy food at such a late hour, her heart felt warm. "You don''t have to go out. I''m not that hungry." Xian Zihao just looked at her with a smile before leaving the house. Chapter 486 - Happiness Beyond XII When Zhan An came to Greenville Residence with a thermos cup in her hand, as she knocked on the door, she faintly heard Jiang Ruolan''s voice coming from inside. "I''m not eating anymore. You bought a bunch of nutritious stews. I only have a cold. No way, I have to go get some salted vegetables." "Eat this. After you eat it, you''ll break out in a sweat. Perhaps the fever will be better by tomorrow. You''ll have to listen to me." Subsequently, Xian Zihao''s gentle and loving voice sounded out. Zhan An smiled and knocked on the door. After a while, the door opened. Xian Zihao looked at his mother and the thermos in her hand. "Mom?" Jiang Ruolan quickly went to the fridge to get some of the salted vegetables she bought earlier. Hearing a voice coming from in front of the door, she came out from the kitchen and saw Zhan An smiling at her. "Mom, it''s too late, why are you here?" Zhan An coughed for a bit and then muttered with a displeased expression. "Your dad had a little trouble in the military sector today, so he''s not in a good mood. He kept wearing a long face when he got home, and I didn''t even want to look at his expression. Are Chiahao and An Na already asleep? Since you two have already eaten, I can also give this soup to the children." Needless to say, both Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao could see that Zhan An wanted to spend the night here. Jiang Ruolan smiled. "They are asleep now. Mom, it''s too late. If you don''t want to go back, you can stay here." Without needing Zhan An to say anything, Jiang Ruolan directly gave her mother-in-law a way out. Zhan An immediately beamed with happiness, "Ruolan, you really know my heart and is much more considerate than that spoiled girl!" As she spoke, she carried a thermos and walked in, saying, "After Guiying gets married, she should be returning to the country and spending some time with us. Isn''t that Wei person overseeing Xian Enterprise? Zihao, think of a way to bring Guiying back. She has to take care of her child every day and is busy handling the company''s matters at the same time. I haven''t seen her for a while." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything, she only looked at Xian Zihao. How can they not understand? Although Xian Guiying did not tell her family about her situation, Zhan An was not stupid. She understood her daughter. If Xian Guiying lived a good life, she would definitely come home often. After all, Cui Liuxian was no longer in the Xian Family, and there weren''t many people in the family she (Xian Guiying) didn''t want to interact with. Xian Zihao signaled to Jiang Ruolan to take the thermos from Zhan An''s hand and bring it to the kitchen first. Jiang Ruolan took it and went into the kitchen, then she heard Zhan An laughing. "Why is the guest bedroom''s door open? Did you two know I was coming?" "Ruolan has a fever and is afraid of infecting the children. She plans to sleep there tonight." Xian Zihao took a blanket on the couch and told Zhan An to sit first. Then he asked, "You came to my place again. Did dad know that you are here?" "Why should he know? It''s not like you don''t know your father''s temperament. I had endured it for years and I don''t want to see your father''s rotten face all day again." Zhan An took off her jacket disapprovingly and tidying up a few magazines on the tea table, "I can''t wait to get out and get myself an apartment right now. I don''t have any energy to quarrel with your father all the time. If it wasn''t for your grandfather, I would''ve already gone back to the United States and accompanied Guiying." Jiang Ruolan poured a glass of juice and said, "Mom, let''s drink the juice first." "Zihao told me you have a fever and going to sleep in the guest bedroom tonight. With me here, where are you going to sleep?" Zhan An turned her head and looked at Jiang Ruolan with a smile, "How about this, I will stay together with Chiahao and An Na tonight. It''s been a while since Zihao and you spend time together. I didn''t want to disturb your lovey-dovey moment." Jiang Ruolan''s face instantly turned slightly red. "Mom!" Xian Zihao took the magazine that Zhan An had tidied up and put it aside. When he saw Jiang Ruolan''s red face, he smiled. "Chiahao and An Na are too tired from playing during the day, so they won''t get up in the middle of the night. Mom can accompany them, but if they wake up, mom can wake us up." Zhan An nodded as she looked at the dishes on the table, "Has Ruolan not eaten dinner yet? Hurry up and go eat. I''ll go and see the children." She then stood up and walked towards the master bedroom. As Zhan An entered the bedroom, Jiang Ruolan turned and glanced at Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao was also looking at her. Jiang Ruolan felt a little dizzy. She couldn''t help but give him another glance before going to the kitchen. Afterwards, she ate some of the soup that Zhan An had brought. Although Zhan An didn''t have much talent in cooking, after so many years of learning from Nanny Cheng, the taste was very authentic and not bad. Zhan An said this soup was made by Nanny Cheng, and she brought it here so late on purpose. She must have made it herself, but fearing that Jiang Ruolan wouldn''t dare to drink it, so she used Nanny Cheng''s name. Zhan An had been learning to make soups and dishes for the past years. The real motive behind this was that she wanted to find some opportunities to give Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na some food to eat in order to get close to them. Jiang Ruolan casually fiddled with the fishbone in her bowl and was in deep thought. It looked like she needed to find some time to go back and stayed at Xian Residence with Xian Zihao. She couldn''t keep herself locked in Greenville Residence like this forever. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na needed to enjoy the happiness that comes from the Xian Family. "Zihao, is there any news about Cui Liuxian?" As the night dragged on, Jiang Ruolan casually asked before returning to her bedroom. Xian Zihao didn''t answer and remained silent. After a few seconds, he shifted his gaze to her. "Go to sleep. Before going to bed, take another cold medicine." Seeing that he didn''t answer her question, Jiang Ruolan didn''t ask any further questions. Jiang Ruolan knew that the Xian Family loathed Cui Liuxian as a person, and although they could not tolerate her, after all, she had lived in the Xian Family for more than twenty-one years. A year ago, Jiang Ruolan heard that Cui Liuxian found a very rich man outside, but that man was a drug dealer and was later arrested. She hadn''t heard anything about her since. Jiang Ruolan went back to her bedroom and lay down for a while. When she saw that the lights in the living room were still on, she couldn''t help but peek into the living room. She saw Xian Zihao was sitting on the couch with a laptop on the coffee table. "Zihao, you didn''t sleep well last night. Aren''t you sleepy?" Xian Zihao shifted his gaze from the laptop to her and smiled, "Go to sleep first. After taking the medicine, you need to go to bed earlier. That way, your fever will slowly be healed." Somehow, Jiang Ruolan was a little disappointed. She glanced at him again, then went back to the bedroom. After a while, the lights were still on in the living room, Jiang Ruolan sat up again, scratched her hair, got out of bed, and walked out. She walked over to the couch and sat down. "Hubby ~" Chapter 487 - Happiness Beyond XIII Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and turned his head to look at her. "What is it?" "Go to sleep, it''s too late." Jiang Ruolan tugged on his shirt and smiled coquettishly. Apparently, Xian Zihao understood her intentions. His expression was still calm. "This is a very important email from a friend in Beijing. I will go to bed after I finish reading it. Be obedient and don''t wait for me." Jiang Ruolan scratched her face. "How long do you need?" Xian Zihao just looked at her. Finally, he couldn''t hold back the smile on his face. He lowered his head and kissed her lips. Then, he put his lips against hers and said hoarsely, "Half an hour. You have a fever today, no matter how early I sleep, I can''t touch you. Let me be busy for a while. It will ease my suffering." The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. Then she muttered under her breath, "I wonder who said that drinking that stew soup could make sweat come out of my body and help reduce a fever?" Xian Zihao raised his hand to rub her forehead. He noticed that even though the fever had subsided a little, it was still a little hot, so he said, "I also miscalculated. The temperature at night is cold, go put a blanket over your body." Jiang Ruolan glared at him and could only get up and return to her bedroom. Half an hour later, Xian Zihao entered the bedroom. With the dim yellow light from the bedside lamp shining on Jiang Ruolan''s face, he walked over to her and sat on the bed. He picked up a box of cold medicine on the bedside table, knowing that she had just taken it before bed. It wasn''t until he lay down and was about to hug her, Jiang Ruolan suddenly opened her eyes and looked at him with bright eyes. Xian Zihao was stunned and looked at her. "Why are you still up?" Jiang Ruolan smiled mysteriously. After wrapping herself in a blanket for a long time, she took out a thermometer under her armpit and waved it in front of his eyes. "I don''t seem to be burning. It''s down to 36.8 degrees!" Xian Zihao looked into her bright eyes. He took the thermometer with a wry smile, looked at the number on it, and then frowned. "How long did you take?" "It should be over ten minutes now." Jiang Ruolan snatched back the thermometer with a guilty conscience. "Take it again. This time, take it longer." Xian Zihao looked at her sternly. He raised her arm and placed the thermometer under her armpit. Jiang Ruolan sighed helplessly, "If I say my body is fine, then it means I''m fine. It''s just a small fever and not serious. I spent too long in the water this afternoon and the wind was blowing a little, so maybe it''s due to that I have a fever. I''m not a child." Xian Zihao glanced at her, smiled as he put his hand on her shoulder and hugged her while leaning on the head of the bed, "A doctor once said that you were only in your twenties, so if you don''t take good care of yourself and let it continue to be like this, as you get older, your physical fitness will get worse, so I have to pay more attention." There was nothing to worry about, it was just that she was afraid of infecting her children, so she went to the guest bedroom. It was a rare occurrence that Zhan An happened to come to stay here tonight and was able to help them take care of their children. Only after being pestered by those two brats did she finally have some freedom, but in the end, Xian Zihao actually did not give her any face at all. Seeing Jiang Ruolan staring fixedly at the ceiling, Xian Zihao couldn''t help but laugh. He still held onto her with one arm while the other hand picked up the book on the bedside table. He looked at the cover and then opened it with one hand. After a while, Jiang Ruolan took out a thermometer and held it in front of his eyes. She quietly glanced at him and her eyes were glowing. Xian Zihao also lowered his head to look at the thermometer in her hand and took it. "I already said that I wouldn''t have a fever, right?" Jiang Ruolan muttered in a low voice. Thinking back to the time when she took the opportunity to seduce him at that hotel, he didn''t give her any face at all that day. Xian Zihao clearly saw through her thoughts and yet he insisted on watching her embarrassed herself. Seeing her expression, Xian Zihao laughed silently and put the thermometer to the side. "37 degrees celsius isn''t considered a fever, but the temperature isn''t low either. When you wake up tomorrow, take cold medicine. Don''t take your body lightly, are you listening to me?" Jiang Ruolan gave a muffled grunt of assent before continuing, "You''ve just been home for two days. It''s not easy for us to have time alone. Just before mom went inside the bedroom, her eyes seemed to signal something. If I didn''t understand the signal, wouldn''t I be a bad daughter-in-law? It seems that when you were in America, you had no shortage of women. Didn''t they say that men can''t hold their desire for a long time before getting sick? I''m afraid that my husband will suffer, so I''m planning a special night tonight, however, you--" Jiang Ruolan grumbled in dissatisfaction, but before she could finish her words, her voice suddenly stopped. Xian Zihao, who was placing a thermometer and a book as well as a medicine box on the bedside table, suddenly pounced and hugged her, and in the middle of her chattering, he lowered his head and sealed her mouth with a kiss. Jiang Ruolan was dumbfounded. Xian Zihao smiled, and before she could go back on her word, the kiss slowly turned from gentle to deep. Jiang Ruolan melted into his arms and slowly closed her eyes. "Zihao, is this a dream?" His kiss gradually moved to her lower jaw and a warm and familiar numbing feeling spread throughout her body. As Jiang Ruolan thought about it, she also felt a little shy and shaky as she lifted her hand and wrapped it around his neck. She was not willing to close her eyes anymore and instead opened them and deeply looked at the handsome man before her. "No." "In the last two days, even though I lived in endless contentment and happiness, I always felt that I was walking on thin ice and was always scared. Scared that this is only just a dream. I still remember when we were at the foot of the mountain, you were leaning against me, and at that time, your body was cold and only had a weak pulse. I was desperate, and I always thought that you would leave me forever. Sometimes I didn''t dare to think about what happened to you in America, and I was afraid of thinking about the bad things. Zihao, I really regret my decision. I regret it for the rest of my life." As she spoke, Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and smiled in his arms. Xian Zihao stared at her with dark eyes that were filled with emotions. "Ruolan, it''s all in the past now and I''m still alive, in front of you. This is not a dream, whether it''s for you or for the children, Xian Zihao can''t possibly let himself die so easily, so don''t mistakenly think that it''s all just a dream. You should have been confident in me from the beginning, believe that I would return, and you really have that confidence, right? My Ruolan is a strong little hedgehog, and even if someone told you I was dead, you wouldn''t believe it, would you?" "Mm " Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a smile. "Zihao, actually, there really seems to be a strange resonance between husband and wife. I don''t believe in miracles but I also do know that as long as I wait, no matter how long I wait, there won''t be any disappointment. Also, if it were not for you " "If it wasn''t for me, what?" Xian Zihao''s burning gaze swept over her face. Jiang Ruolan turned her head to the side, smiling embarrassedly. Chapter 488 - Happiness Beyond XIV *Mature scene ahead. Please skip if you feel uncomfortable.* . . Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows, and a glint of mischief flashed across his eyes that were already filled with dark desire. He tightened his arms around her waist so tightly that she was almost unable to breathe. Jiang Ruolan groaned under his body. She twisted her body and turned her body to the side, glaring at him. There were anger and happiness in her eyes. Her cheeks were rosy, her eyes were intoxicated, and there was a sweet smile on her face. Xian Zihao''s body tensed a little before he involuntarily leaned forward. "Ruolan, have I ever praised your beauty before?" Xian Zihao smiled and kissed her lips. "These two years, you''ve become more enchanting ~" "En, I ate an elixir." Jiang Ruolan smiled in his arms. Her words caused him to laugh incessantly. Xian Zihao''s pupils darkened as his warm lips slowly caressed her cheeks. Jiang Ruolan could feel a faint yet familiar aura spreading from his body. His lips covered hers again, and his kiss was a little intense, a little anxious, a little different from the calm from before, as if he had been trying to vent his longing for these two years. It was also as if he could not resist his long-hidden desire for her and was afraid that she would withdraw if he held onto it any longer. "Ruolan." Hearing Xian Zihao calling her name with lustful reluctance, Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and hugged his neck tightly. "Hubby, I love you." Xian Zihao''s long body jerked her beneath him, his lips and tongue pressed and played fiercely against hers, exploring the sweetness inside it. Jiang Ruolan''s mind flashed back to the two years she had spent thinking about him every single day. Later on, every day, she would check the number of days on the calendar and how long he had gone to America. "Does your head still hurt?" Xian Zihao panted, his voice was low. Without waiting for her answer, his fingers gently removed the soft and comfortable pajamas on her body. Soon, a portion of her snow-white skin was revealed. Under the dim light of the bedside lamp, he felt that everything had become even more beautiful and hazy. Jiang Ruolan could not help but moan in a low voice as she softly said, "It doesn''t hurt anymore. I was just a little tired earlier and recovered after sleeping." Xian Zihao''s eyes were filled with dark desires. However, his mouth still had the usual soft smile that only belonged to her as his hands slowly caressed her body. His kiss went from her forehead, her face, her ears, to her neck, her shoulders, and gradually down Jiang Ruolan''s whole body was burning. Her hands could not help but squeeze into his shoulder. The soft, abundant skin rubbed against his chest. Unknowingly, her right leg had already been pulled up to his waist. Jiang Ruolan smiled and suddenly licked his adam''s apple playfully. Xian Zihao couldn''t help but groan out loud. His suppressed desire finally exploded. He held her legs and slightly stretched them out. His already firm desire roamed the area where her legs met and explored the soft and slightly wet forbidden area. "Wife." Xian Zihao spoke suddenly, very softly. His face brushed against her red cheek, and he suddenly choked her neck and pressed her down into the bed. The soft mattress beneath her made her feel like she was about to sink in. The slight resistance from her lower body made her blush all the way down to her neck. Xian Zihao pushed inside her inch by inch until she was completely full. Jiang Ruolan clung to his body, which had been tense due to his emotions, and because she had not done it for two years, she couldn''t help but clench her teeth, slightly raising her toes in an attempt to soothe the aching feeling in her lower part. Xian Zihao suddenly pulled it out before pushing it again. The tightness of her wall made him unable to last any longer. His action released a tearing pain like this was her first time. Every pore on her body tightened, and she couldn''t help but cry out, "Zihao, stop! It hurt!" Xian Zihao immediately stopped and looked deeply at her. There was a bit of heartache and a bit of mischief in his eyes. He bent his head and teasingly bit her nipple as he asked in a hoarse voice, "Is it because it''s been too long?" Jiang Ruolan blushed as she put her arm around his shoulder. With a pout, she said, "I need to get used to it first." His eyes locked onto hers as he slowly pulled himself out. After that, he slowly pulled her into his arms, hugging her very tightly. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but let out a very cute sound because of his gentle and patient actions. Panting, her moist eyes lifted up to meet his. Xian Zihao was clearly afraid that she would be hurt so much, so he tried his best to restrain himself. Who knew that before he could do anything, Jiang Ruolan would suddenly bury her head in his chest and gently kissing it. Xian Zihao immediately stopped. The moment Jiang Ruolan was puzzled as to why he stopped, she suddenly crashed into him with an exceptionally fast speed. She suddenly couldn''t say anything other than letting out a loud moan. His long, strong, and vigorous body immediately evoked a high feeling in her. She arched her back and the sound of slapping skin echoed together with a loud moan from both parties. While panting, Jiang Ruolan crazily bit into his shoulder, leaving a mark. Evidence of the situation. Just then, the sound of the bedroom door opening came from outside. A soft, weeping voice could be heard outside the door. "Mommy.Daddy" Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao suddenly froze and looked at each other. When Jiang Ruolan heard her child crying for her, she wanted to get up, but Xian Zihao frowned and glanced at her. Obviously, stopping in this situation was equivalent to his life. Jiang Ruolan looked at him awkwardly, then heard the sound of helpless crying outside. She was at a loss for words. He was still inside her body. They were in the middle of a passionate moment, but the child''s crying made her unable to concentrate. "It was An Na. She was crying." Jiang Ruolan said softly beneath him. It was as if an arrow was nocked in a bow and fiercely shot his heart. Xian Zihao helplessly chuckled and said hoarsely, "It seems like this spoiled girl is purposely making her father''s life difficult." Jiang Ruolan wanted to laugh, but seeing that he was enduring it so uncomfortably, she said, "I''ll go coax her. Just put her to sleep." Just as she was about to get up, she heard Zhan An''s voice from outside. "An Na, be a good girl. Come here quickly. Mommy and daddy are sleeping. Don''t go and bother them. Come, let grandma coax you to sleep." "I want my mommy and daddy." Xian An Na immediately ran to the bedroom door and knocked on it with her small fist. "Mommy! Mommy!" The bedroom door was not locked. Jiang Ruolan immediately broke out in a cold sweat. She was afraid that spoiled girl would actually open the door, and when she looked up, Xian Zihao was already at a loss of what to do. He didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Before the two of them could get up, they heard Zhan An''s voice again. "Good girl, mommy and daddy are asleep now. They will accompany you during the day, but they need to rest at night. Grandmother will accompany you tonight, okay?" "Why aren''t mommy and daddy sleeping with big brother and me?" Xian An Na choked with sobs. Chapter 489 - Happiness Beyond XV *Mature scene ahead. Please skip if you feel uncomfortable.* . . "Because your mommy is not feeling well and is afraid of infecting you, that''s why she went to another bedroom with daddy to sleep for the night. Tomorrow, when she is all right, she will accompany you and Chiahao. Don''t be afraid, it''s not like grandma isn''t with you. Have you forgotten that when you and Chiahao went to the Xian Residence, you both liked to pester grandma?" With a sob, Xian An Na asked, "Why is mommy sick?" "Being sick means being sick. Be more obedient. Grandma will carry you back to bed." "Will mommy die of illness?" Jiang Ruolan: "..." "No, no, don''t talk nonsense. It''s just a small cold." "What''s a cold?" Xian An Na stopped crying. Her voice suddenly sounded serious. Zhan An laughed and said patiently, "Grandmother will carry you to your bedroom. If you can''t sleep, grandma will tell you about the pathology. You''ll know when you''re older. The cold is not serious, just like how you had a fever a few months ago. It''s not very comfortable, but you won''t die, so don''t worry, be good." "Grandma, mommy said that you are daddy''s mother. Why don''t you sleep with daddy? If you come and accompany me and big brother, won''t daddy cry?" Xian Zihao: "" Zhan An''s answer could no longer be heard as the bedroom door closed again. In the small bedroom, Jiang Ruolan had three black lines on her forehead as she looked at Xian Zihao, who also had a smile on his face because of An Na''s teasing words. Jiang Ruolan smiled and then said, "Looks like we can''t sleep peacefully. An Na and Chiahao are usually too attached to me. If mom wasn''t here, we definitely wouldn''t be able to sleep soundly tonight." Xian Zihao, on the other hand, just laughed softly. He kissed her lips, raised his eyebrows, and said in a low voice, "From tomorrow onwards, I must teach them both a good lesson. If they always come running over when their mommy and daddy are asleep, I, as their father, will punish them." "What''s wrong with you?" Jiang Ruolan had a funny expression on her face. The corner of Xian Zihao''s mouth curled up as his gaze darkened. "What do you think?" As he said this, he suddenly straightened his back and moved in again. "Ah " Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect Xian Zihao to attack her out of sudden. She almost cried out in surprise. She hurriedly bit her lips and resentfully stared at him. "An Na hasn''t fallen asleep yet. If she hears the sound, she''ll definitely come here again." The soundproofing between this room and the master bedroom was extremely good. It was only because she had kids here, so she kept thinking about it in her heart, afraid that two little things would suddenly appear. Jiang Ruolan kept holding back and bit her lips, refusing to make a sound. Seeing that, Xian Zihao''s gaze darkened. He lifted her legs, bent down to kiss her ear, then turned her head to the side and deliberately bit her neck, making it impossible for Jiang Ruolan to suppress her moan. "Zi..Zihao...Ngg" As she shouted, his time was up. At the peak, Xian Zihao hit her again and again. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t take it anymore and turn around. She bit her pillow and started to tremble. **** Jiang Ruolan didn''t know when she fell asleep, but one of the windows in the small bedroom was open. The night wind blew hard, carrying a slight scent of damp rain and causing the rooms little by little to feel hot and clogged. The room was suddenly too stuffy. Jiang Ruolan was half asleep and leaned against the warm embrace. She held tightly onto the body, unwilling to let go. Xian Zihao''s soft voice entered her ear. It sounded like he was calling her in a low voice, but it also sounded like he was calming her down. Since she was unable to answer him, she could only lean her head against his chest. Xian Zihao was wiping Jiang Ruolan''s body with a wet towel, causing her body, which had been soaked by the sweats, to feel better. Jiang Ruolan turned her body to the side and her eyebrows were furrowed, but she still didn''t open her eyes. Xian Zihao slowly parted her legs and slowly rubbed the wet towel on her leg. Although it was so comfortable that she wouldn''t resist, when the wet towel scrubbed the forbidden place for her, she couldn''t stand it and shiver. She folded her legs together and went back to pretending to sleep. Jiang Ruolan felt her body changed. She didn''t want to open her eyes because she was so embarrassed. She had no choice but to lie on her side with one arm across her breasts. She could sense Xian Zihao was watching her from the side. After enduring for a long time, her entire body couldn''t help but turn red from embarrassment. Xian Zihao''s finger followed that faint red glow all the way up, caressing her neck and lips. He leaned over and carefully gazed at her sleeping face. His warm lips lightly pressed against her cheek. "Are you tired?" "Yes." "How long will you pretend to sleep?" Xian Zihao smiled and kissed her lips. His eyes were soft and affectionate. "You! How am I supposed to sleep if you keep bothering me!" Jiang Ruolan''s face was flushed as she opened her eyes and looked down at the wet towel in his hand. Xian Zihao had just helped her clean the forbidden area. It wasn''t as if she didn''t feel anything, so how could she fall asleep? Xian Zihao just chuckled softly. "My little hedgehog is becoming more and more sensitive. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?" "You clearly did it on purpose!" Jiang Ruolan immediately lifted her hand and struck him with it. Before she could finish her sentence, her mouth was suddenly sealed by him. "Next time, don''t try to seduce your husband when you have a fever. You''re the one who started it, so bear with it." *** "Zihao, are you awake?" Around 6:30 in the morning, Zhan An knocked on the bedroom door lightly. It seemed like she had an urgent matter to discuss, but at the same time, it was as if she couldn''t bear to disturb their sleep, so the sound of knocking was very soft. "I''m awake. What''s the matter?" Xian Zihao opened his eyes as soon as he heard the knock on the door. He gently moved Jiang Ruolan''s head from his chest to the pillow next to him. He then got up and opened the bedroom door. Zhan An glanced at him from behind the door, then looked back inside and whispered, "Is Ruolan still sleeping?" "Yes, she caught a cold last night, so I''ll let her sleep for a while today. If there''s anything the kids need, I''ll have to trouble you to handle it, mom." Xian Zihao''s voice was also lowered. It was obvious that he didn''t want to wake the sleeping person on the bed. "Fine, let her sleep then. Chiahao and An Na had eaten some rice. I heated the soup I brought with me last night and let them eat some too. I didn''t expect those two kids to wake up early." "Chiahao and An Na are very sensible children and knew that their mother was sick, so they obediently didn''t come over to make a ruckus. Both of them just obediently played on their bed." Zhan An was very pleased before she sighed softly. "Sigh, it''s a pity that in these two years, although the Old Man has been looking forward to meeting his great-grandchildren, he hasn''t seen them often. But when Yijun''s mother died because of the Xian Family, even if there was no enmity between them anymore, the grudge and the past mistake still couldn''t be forgotten. Ruolan was able to put this matter aside and occasionally bring the children back to the family, but the Old Man has always wanted the two children to be in front of him." Zhan An sighed again and continued to speak softly, "Let''s not talk about this first, I just heard that the Old Man had heard about Cui Luixian from somewhere. Sigh, Luixian really did make us unhappy, but she has been living a tough life now. The people she hid from never stopped looking for her. The Old Man is getting older and no matter how much he hated her, he can''t bear to see the child he raised with his hands fall to such a state. The Old Man has said since Cui Luixian could no longer live in the Xian Family, he should at least give her a place to stay." "Since the grandpa has made such a decision, we cannot say that he is right, nor can we say that he is wrong. He is indeed getting older. As long as Cui Luixian doesn''t come and provoke Ruolan again, her life will have no effect and nothing to do with us." Xian Zihao said indifferently. He didn''t really care about Cui Luixian''s problems. "Mom knows that none of you want to talk about her, but the Old Man just called and said that Cui Luixian is currently living in a small warehouse on the west side and is not doing well. He told the Cui Family to go pick her up, but she refused to leave no matter what." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. He obviously disagreed with the Old Man''s decision, however, since it was rare for the Old Man to open his mouth and request something, it didn''t seem right for them to reject his (Old Man) wishes Chapter 490 - Xian Chiahao And Xian An Na Mischievous Behavior I At that moment, Jiang Ruolan suddenly rolled over on the bed and let out a soft snort as if she were talking in her sleep. Xian Zihao turned around to look at her before he looked back at Zhan An and said softly, "Mom, let''s talk about this later. Ruolan is still asleep." "It''s me who disturbed her sleep, right? Alright, I''ve finished what I wanted to say to you, and the Old Man isn''t going to force you, he''s just asking me to pass the message. You guys can continue sleeping." With that, Zhan An turned around and left with a smile. After the bedroom door closed again, Xian Zihao walked over and sat on the bed, looking at Jiang Ruolan. He caressed her face gently. Jiang Ruolan actually had woken up when Zhan An knocked on the door. Even though it was a weekend, she would usually get up in the morning to work, so no matter how tired she was, she was used to getting up at this time. So when Jiang Ruolan heard Zhan An''s voice, she naturally woke up, but since she (Zhan An) had something to say to Xian Zihao, she (Jiang Ruolan) pretended to sleep. No matter what mistakes Cui Liuxian had made, there was no hatred if there was no love, and indifference, So no matter what she did now, it will not affect them. But no matter from which angle Xian Zihao was asked to help pick her up, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t accept it. So it''s no wonder Zhan An was a bit hesitant when mentioning it, and she didn''t want to wake her up. Jiang Ruolan thought for a moment and pretended to be asleep as she tossed around the bed, revealing half of her fair and white skin. Her thighs were crossed on the blanket like a little kitten, carelessly rubbing against something. She snorted softly as she revealed another fair skin. Yes, she was doing it intentionally. Since the Old Man wanted to do so by enlisting Xian Zihao''s help, why didn''t she use some tricks that a woman could use to snare her husband first? Jiang Ruolan will use this trick to prevent Cui Liuxian from looking for other opportunities to disrupt her family''s life. Xian Zihao may not be soft-hearted, but he was the same as the Old Man. He had seen Cui Liuxian grow up in front of him and if she cried and begged him, acted sadly, and sought death, then even if he was cold-hearted, he probably would not be able to witness her actually seek her death in front of him. If Cui Liuxian wanted to live in the Greenville Residence, if she was given the opportunity to show her face, how can Jiang Ruolan live a good life in the future? If she wanted to deal with external threats, she should avoid the possibility of her husband being ensnared by others. Although she did not suffer as much loss as what Cui Liuxian had experienced now, but her life had suffered enough. If she wanted to let her two children live warm and happy lives, how could she possibly let Cui Liuxian disrupt their lives once again and even hurt those two unarmed children? Jiang Ruolan slowly opened her eyes and looked at Xian Zihao with her glassy eyes. She smiled at him. Xian Zihao clearly guessed that she had just overheard their conversation, but he didn''t doubt or question her actions. He bent down and kissed her lips before whispering, "Idiot, I don''t plan to go over. Don''t worry, hmm?" "En." Jiang Ruolan naturally knew that Xian Zihao always considered her in every aspect. Hearing his words, she felt even more at ease. However, she was afraid that the Old Man would become more muddle-headed, so she decided to keep her husband with her and seduce him. Jiang Ruolan took the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck and rub her head against her chest like a kitten. It was rare for her to act so coquettishly in his embrace, causing Xian Zihao''s expression to darken. *** They slept until almost noon. When they woke up, Zhan An had been playing with the two children the whole morning. "You awake." Zhan An appeared as if she didn''t know anything as she smiled and looked at Jiang Ruolan, who had just walked out of the bedroom. She then pointed to the bathroom. "Go take a shower. The dishes are ready and can be eaten when heated. Mom''s skills are not considered good, but it''s still delicious and can be considered edible. Eat it once you are done with your shower, and then take some cold medicine." Jiang Ruolan smiled and said, "Mom, I''m fine now. I wasn''t really sick yesterday." "That''s not going to happen. Mom knows your body very well, just eat the medicine for another day. If you don''t have a fever tonight, then you don''t have to eat it tomorrow." With that, Zhan An got up and went to find medicine for her. After that, Xian Zihao came out of the bedroom. Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at him. They both looked at each other, and her face flushed slightly. The two had been married for so long that it looked like last night was the most uncontrollable night they had ever gone through. Xian Zihao smiled indifferently and motioned for her to go to the bathroom. "Go take a shower." When Jiang Ruolan finished taking a shower, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na sat in the living room playing on a children''s foam board. The two immediately looked at her once they caught her sight. They both laughed and shouted, "Mommy! Mommy! Hurry up!" Jiang Ruolan smiled, walked over, and knelt beside them. "What happened?" "Mommy, an uncle at the opposite house, said that children''s urine could be used to cure disease. Then, whose urine will mommy use? Mommy, drink a little, aren''t you sick?" Xian An Na said loudly. Xian Zihao, who was about to enter the bathroom, stopped. He stood in front of the door laughing. Jiang Ruolan turned her head and glared at him before he entered the bathroom. Turning around to look at the two brats again, Jiang Ruolan already noticed Xian Chiahao had stood up and revealed the ''chicken'' in his open pants. He then looked at the ''chicken'' with a face full of pride and said, "Mommy, do you want me to cure the disease? I''ve been holding it in for the whole morning!" Jiang Ruolan stroked her forehead. Recently, there was a weird family in the neighborhood, especially the old man, who usually talked about everything with the residence here. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were still smaller and didn''t know anything yet. This neighborhood was safe, that''s why she didn''t care about the residence here, but in the end, when that weird family moved here, everything went messy. "Stinking brat, what are you holding back your bladder for? Since you''re so young and already learning how to hold your pee, aren''t you afraid of losing your body?! Mommy is not sick, it''s just a small fever. I just need to take some medicine, then I will be fine. You little precious things, quickly go to the toilet! Go quickly!" Jiang Ruolan patted Xian Chiahao''s face, which was full of pride, and glared at him. "Hurry up and go to the toilet. Don''t hold back. You already know what to do, right? Go by yourself." Chapter 491 - Xian Chiahao And Xian An Na Mischievous Behavior II Xian Chiahao looked at Xian An Na, who was beside him, with a face full of dejection. He put his hand under his chin and nodded in agreement. "Mommy is right. We can''t hold our bladders, it will only make us fall sick." Xian Chiahao then pouted and said dejectedly, "I almost wet my pants like Sour Bei!" He quickly ran to the bathroom, but he couldn''t open the door. Xian Chiahao knocked on the door and called out to his father, "Daddy, daddy! I want to pee!" As soon as he finished speaking, Xian Zihao opened the door and carried that little thing in. Once Xian Chiahao left, Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian An Na with a serious look. She glared at her and said, "An Na, when you go out with your big brother in the future, you are not allowed to go to the neighbor''s house anymore! Also, you are not allowed to eavesdrop on other people''s conversations. What that uncle says is not something you should listen to, do you understand?" Xian An Na blinked her big eyes, "But that uncle''s grandson always brings sugar for me to eat when he comes home from school. I''m not going to see that uncle, I''m going to see his grandson!" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she placed a hand on her forehead. "That kid is only in the fourth grade, but he already knows how to use sugar to deceive a young and ignorant girl like you." That kid at the neighbor''s house was very smart and was also very good to Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na. He often played with them when he came back from school and was very attached to the kids. Xian An Na was only three years old. What was that stinking brat thinking? Now a fourth-grade boy knows to pick up a girl? "Hee hee, mommy ~" Xian An Na immediately threw herself into Jiang Ruolan''s embrace, hugging her legs with her (Xian An Na) soft arms. "Mommy, An Na is going to take a bath with daddy too. Once big brother got in, he didn''t come out! Hmph!" Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at the bathroom door. Hearing the sound of water and laughter, she smiled and released Xian An Na. She then took her to the bathroom and let her inside before she went to the kitchen. "Ruolan, here. Take this medicine." Zhan An found the medicine and quickly handed it over. After taking medicine, Jiang Ruolan squatted down to clean the toys on the foam board that Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na had played with. Zhan An was about to go to the kitchen to heat the food when Jiang Ruolan stopped her. "About that, mom" Zhan An turned to look at her. "What''s wrong?" "I heard that grandpa wanted to take Cui Liuxian to a small house in the suburbs." Jiang Ruolan went straight to the point. Zhan An was stunned for a moment before sighing softly, "Ruolan, the reason why mom doesn''t want to wake you up in the morning is that I was afraid that you''d feel uncomfortable. The Old Man is already old and his heart is still much softer than when he was young. After all, Cui Liuxian was the child who had grown-up in front of him." "He knew that Cui Liuxian was in a miserable state, but he couldn''t let her go back to Xian Family. He only wanted someone to pick her up, ask her to leave those random people, and give her a little house." "Mom, I can understand grandfather''s plan. After all, his heart is made of flesh and blood. Even though Cui Liuxian is not his granddaughter, how can his love for her end just like that? This is also a good thing, it''s just ..." Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a moment. "I don''t want Zihao to go." "Ask Uncle Li or dad to pick her up. Cui Liuxian has been very attached to Uncle Li since she was young. If he asked her to leave, she would go with him." At this moment, the bathroom door opened and Xian Zihao walked out, wiping his hair with a clean towel as he spoke calmly. He then brought the two clean children out. "Ruolan, go put their clothes on. I need to talk to mom about something." "There''s no need for you to talk about this to me. I also don''t support this. It''s better if Old Li takes her, so we don''t have to worry about that anymore." Zhan An sighed. Xian Zihao nodded and gestured with his eyes for Jiang Ruolan to bring the kids back to the bedroom. Jiang Ruolan understood and walked over to carry Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, whose faces were full of happiness from the shower. She then entered the bedroom. "Mommy, mommy, isn''t dad taller than you?" Xian An Na asked while Jiang Ruolan dressed her up and put her on the bed. Jiang Ruolan chuckled slightly. "Daddy is definitely taller than mommy. Why did An Na suddenly ask such a question?" Xian An Na frowned and said, "Mommy, every time we take a shower and when you hug me, I can''t even touch the light with my hands. But when daddy took me, I almost felt the light with my hands, but daddy didn''t let me touch it." "Of course, you can''t touch the lights carelessly. Remember that everything mommy and daddy say and does is for the benefit of you and your big brother. You should never touch something you cannot touch." Jiang Ruolan smiled as she chatted with her daughter as she helped put on the last clothes on Xian Chiahao. "Hee hee ~" After laughing leisurely for a while, Xian An Na started to turn her attention to the small bow on her dress. Lowering her head, she went to play by herself. Xian Chiahao sat obediently next to Xian An Na and muttered to himself. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and listened carefully to what the boy was saying. In the end, she heard Xian Chiahao saying, "Daddy has a ''chicken'' like me. Mommy won''t touch my chicken when it itches, but she did to daddy." Just as Jiang Ruolan''s face turned green because of his words, Xian An Na, who was sitting next to him, suddenly said mysteriously, "Mommy, mommy! Daddy''s ''chicken'' is much bigger than big brother!" Jiang Ruolan slammed her head on the bed and stopped moving. What did she usually teach them? She hadn''t told them this! Could it be that before, when she wasn''t paying attention, she, as their mother, was actually so obscene? Just as she was feeling extremely sorrowful, the bedroom door opened. She raised her head and saw Xian Zihao had changed his clothes and stood in front of the door with a soft smile on his face. "Those two little things are so dishonest when taking a shower. When they get older, won''t they go wild?" "Don''t they still have a father to look after them?" Jiang Ruolan stood up while smiling and looking outside. After glancing at Zhan An and seeing her enter the kitchen, she then asked gently, "How is it?" "Mom is more inclined to the two of us in this matter, and she really doesn''t want us to get involved in Cui Liuxian''s problem. I''ll call Uncle Li at noon and ask him to pick her up. If Cui Liuxian doesn''t want to listen, then there''s no need for the Xian Family to care about her in the future. Whether she lives or dies is her own choice." Xian Zihao raised his hand and caressed her face. With a gentle and warm gaze, he asked, "Does your head still hurt?" "It doesn''t hurt anymore. This time, the fever isn''t serious. Moreover, you and mom are watching over me like a hawk. No matter how serious my fever was, it''s getting better." Jiang Ruolan smiled as she hugged him. She then tip-toed and pressed her lips against his. Xian Zihao chuckled and then bent down to kiss her. He continued, "A friend from a company in Beijing called me yesterday and told me that the board of directors there already knew that I was going home. I must go there soon." "Are you going back to work? Then how about your recuperate period?" Xian Zihao just came back, and when Jiang Ruolan heard that he was going to Beijing, she slightly frowned, unwilling to part with him. Chapter 492 - Xian Zihao’s Comfort I Xian Zihao smiled and moved his slender fingers into her hair, "Company things are endless, especially between these directors. When I was injured and in the recovery process, the responsibility was not on me, but once I''m back, I still have to manage a few things in detail. I initially planned to keep a low profile and come back to accompany you, but at the same time, I have to solve problems in the company as well." As he spoke, his hand lightly stroked her forehead. With a bit of comfort in his eyes, he said, "Don''t worry, just leave this matter to me. Don''t think too much, hmm?" "If you''re not going back to Imperial City, why don''t you open a branch in Province C? They are not far from H City." "I can take care of this myself. Don''t worry, I won''t let you and our children leave me. I also won''t go to other provinces and cities. Leave everything to me." His gaze was calm, without a hint of worry or anything else. It seemed like Xian Zihao had already made up his mind and had already planned for the future. Jiang Ruolan sighed in relief, "How many days are you going to Beijing? I''ll help you prepare your clothes and luggage." As she spoke, she turned around and was about to go to the closet to pack his things. As soon as she turned around, Xian Zihao gently pulled her back into his arms. "What''s the rush? I haven''t finished talking." "Do you have anything else to say?" Jiang Ruolan was startled as she looked back at him. The corner of Xian Zihao''s mouth curved slightly. "This trip to Beijing will take at least half a month. I just got home and the kids are just starting to accept me as their father. If I stay too long, I''m afraid they will forget about me." "Yeah, they''re only three years old and easily get attached to someone. However, if they don''t see that person for a few days, they will quickly forget about them." Jiang Ruolan sighed softly. Seeing that Xian Zihao was smiling, a thought crossed her mind. Jiang Ruolan looked at him in surprise. "You don''t plan to take the children and me with you, do you?" Xian Zihao''s eyebrows raised slightly. "You don''t want to go?" "Of course I want to go! How could I not want to go!" Jiang Ruolan burst into laughter. The worry on her face instantly disappeared as she wrapped her hands around his neck, saying happily, "Hubby, you are the best. I knew you couldn''t bear to leave me, that''s why you remember to bring the children and me." *** A week later, Beijing... As soon as Jiang Ruolan returned to the hotel, she heard from Xian Zihao''s assistant that another company director had asked them to accompany him to the musical theater that night. Jiang Ruolan took advantage of the fact that her two children were asleep, running to the hotel''s study room to read a few books and complete the work that her company had sent to her. When she opened the door to study, she was a little surprised. On the spacious table was an oil painting of a family of three, which once she saw on another hotel''s walls before. Later on, she had questioned the staff about the painting and confirmed that it was from her mother. This year, Zhou Qingling had lived in the house that the Jiang Family used to leave and became the real mistress there. The sudden sight of this painting stunned her. Jiang Ruolan walked over and picked up the frame. Seeing the man painted on it and the women and children on the swing, she frowned. She was thinking about Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian''s situation, how they were doing after their house was sold. Jiang Ruolan had heard that Zhan Lian fell ill and had turned to the Xian Family, while Zhan An, as a sister, gave only a small amount of money to them. She didn''t mean to take care of them completely. Jiang Ruolan focused her attention back on the painting. She then saw the signature underneath the oil painting. It was rare for Chinese words to appear on a painting. It wasn''t a person''s name but instead, word. Upon closer inspection, the word was "Read". Read? What should she read? All these years, when Zhou Qingling painted this painting, what was she thinking? Did she think about the child in the painting, or did she still thinking about Jiang Guanyu? It''s been a year, and there were times where Jiang Ruolan didn''t know how to deal with her mother. She thought that her mother was just killing herself because she was weak in love, that''s why she never hated her. However, two years ago, she found out that her mother was still alive and when Xian Zihao was in a critical state, her mother shouted that it was the Xian Family''s retribution. On one side was her mother, who was still alive. On the other side was her husband, who used his life to protect her. This year, while waiting for Xian Zihao''s return, Jiang Ruolan will occasionally return to G City to show her filial piety. However, each time, she would only accompany Zhou Qingling to eat and let her play with her grandchildren. Never once Jiang Ruolan called her ''mother''. Zhou Qingling clearly knew that Jiang Ruolan couldn''t let go of the fact that she had lied to her, so she didn''t try to force her to do anything. The days went by, and Zhou Qingling finally got happier. There were also several servants in the house. After being gently treated, her legs were now free from the wheelchair. And although Jiang Ruolan would sometimes return to accompany her, she was always polite. Thinking about it, it seemed like it had been a long time since she went back to the G City to visit Zhou Qingling. Jiang Ruolan sighed as she placed the painting in the corner of the room. Seeing the pile of kraft paper on the cupboard, she decided to wrap the painting with it and put it away. However, while Jiang Ruolan was busy, she heard footsteps behind her. Before she could turn around to take a look, she was suddenly hugged by someone from behind. Jiang Ruolan was greatly alarmed, but at the same time, she heard a soft sigh from behind, "It''s me. Don''t be afraid." Hearing Xian Zihao''s voice, Jiang Ruolan, who was frightened, sighed in relief. She obediently leaned into his arms, feeling the warmth of his embrace. Then, her chin was gently lifted by a hand, and her lips were deeply imprinted. Inwardly, she was restless as she turned around and kissed him back seriously until she was out of breath. Then, she wrapped her arms around his neck, put her head against his neck, and said in a low voice, "Zihao, do you blame my mother?" Xian Zihao patted her shoulder and said softly, "Idiot, I never blamed anyone else in this matter, neither I blamed you. The incident that had happened had traumatized you. I knew why you did all of this and I understand it. You can''t face the Xian Family and at the same time, you didn''t want to hurt me. I understand it, wife. I really do and that''s also why I don''t hate your mother. You want to know why? Because she gave you to me." Jiang Ruolan''s face was buried in his neck as she choked in a dry sob. "And as for you, you really don''t hate your mother, it''s just that you were stuck in the middle and didn''t know what to do. You can understand the pain she is going through, but you don''t know what to do with it. However, the current you no longer need to choose. Just accept it, Ruolan. Just accept the love she wanted to give to you. You can''t force yourself to avoid it any longer. You have to face everything bravely. You are my little hedgehog and in your heart, you already know what to do." Chapter 493 - Xian Zihao’s Comfort II Xian Zihao gently stroked the back of Jiang Ruolan''s head with his hand, "When all the business in Beijing is over, I will accompany you go back to G City and meet your mother. After that, I will reward you with a wedding, a promised honeymoon route, and everything else." Jiang Ruolan hugged his neck tightly and took a deep breath before she released it, taking a small step back. She looked at his face with tears welling up in her eyes as she tilted her head and asked, "Xian Zihao, can I ask the silly question that all women want to ask their husbands? Maybe this is a bit stupid." Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows and let go of her waist. He turned and placed the painting on the floor. Then, he picked up the press release she was working on and looked through it indifferently. "What do you want to ask?" Jiang Ruolan hesitated for a while. She then asked in a clear voice, "You ... When did you fall in love with me?" Xian Zihao''s hand, which was holding her press release, stopped moving slightly as he looked up to look at her. Jiang Ruolan had a smile on her face and her eyes were full of curiosity. In the past, she had always held a perturbed attitude towards this marriage. After all, there was indeed a huge gap between them. She never dared to hope that Xian Zihao would have a deep feeling towards her. However, after so long, she could completely see the feelings he had towards her. Unlike the others who showed their feelings intensely, he gradually steps into her life and shows his feelings through his actions and cares until she cannot deal with them. Xian Zihao put down the press release in his hand and smiled. He walked over to her and took her hand, saying calmly, "Would you like to go to the concert tonight? I''ve hired someone to take care of Chiahao and An Na for two hours. If you''re reluctant to leave them, I''ll tell Secretary Tan to call them and decline the invitation." Seeing that he didn''t answer her question but had a warm smile in his eyes, Jiang Ruolan didn''t ask again. Instead, she was taken out of the study by Xian Zihao and glanced at Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, who were sleeping on the bed. "I was worried that when they woke up and couldn''t see us, they would cry. However, the board members here have specially arranged the concert." Xian Zihao chuckled, "Then let''s have a good rest tonight. I''m not going either. I''ve been busy for a week, I want to stay here to accompany you and our children." "But you can''t not go." "Don''t worry about it." He patted her hand soothingly, then released them and went to the door. He beckoned to his secretary, who had been waiting outside for a while and spoke to her in a low voice until she nodded and left. Xian Zihao turned around and saw that Jiang Ruolan was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at the children. "How are they? I''ve been very busy this week and haven''t had time to play with them." Xian Zihao sat down next to Jiang Ruolan and placed one hand on her shoulder while the other gently caressed Xian Chiahao''s round face. He then gently stroked Xian An Na''s soft hair, his eyes filled with tender affection. "Yesterday, Secretary Tan accompanied the three of us to Happy Valley for a day, but there weren''t many suitable games for them to play there. They both played well there, so when they returned, they were tired and continued to sleep soundly." Jiang Ruolan smiled and squeezed Xian An Na''s face lightly. Jiang Ruolan turned her gaze from Xian An Na to Xian Zihao and said, "Zihao, you said something about Maldives and Thailand before. I think it''s too far, and we can go there when the children have grown up. I think Yunnan is a very good choice. It''s not far from H City and the weather there isn''t too hot." "You like going to the ancient city?" Xian Zihao smiled indifferently. The expression on his face was an approval that would depend on her decision. "I heard that the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lugu Lake''s Maiden and many other places have many secrets. I don''t have much desire to go abroad, but I do really want to go to Yunnan." Jiang Ruolan said while caressing the children''s hands. "Besides, Yunnan is not too far away. Chiahao and An Na can go with us." Xian Zihao nodded slightly. "Sure, I''ll find the time to arrange it." "Oh right, what position have you been assigned here? Is your vacation coming to an end soon? Then, if we go on a trip, will it cause a problem?" Jiang Ruolan frowned at the thought, "These board members are really something. You just came home, and they didn''t even give you time to rest." "I won''t be too busy after this. I''ll find time to return to Xian Group next month. As for work ..." Xian Zihao stopped for a moment and then said softly as if he was calming her. "It''s normal for me to be busy for a while after returning to Xian Group, it''s only for the initial period. Don''t worry, I won''t give Chiahao and An Na a chance not to be able to spend time with their father." Jiang Ruolan immediately smiled and continued to pretend to be a little jealous when he said that. "Looks like you just take into account of Chiahao''s and An Na''s feelings ~" Xian Zihao raised her eyebrows. "What is this? You''re feeling sour so quickly?" "I want to sleep. If rejecting an invitation to the concert isn''t a good decision, then you can go. I''ll accompany the children." Jiang Ruolan then lay on the bed, hugging the two children who were sleeping by her side. Xian Zihao smiled gently but didn''t say anything. He simply pulled over the blanket and covered her and the children. Jiang Ruolan slept soundly. When she woke up the following day, she heard the sound of water running from the bathroom. She didn''t know if Xian Zihao went to the concert or not last night. She turned her head and looked at the time. 7 am. She then scratched her hair, suddenly noticed Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na already woke up, lying next to her, with a crayon color in their hand and scribbling something on a drawing paper. "Tell mommy, what are you drawing?" Jiang Ruolan put her head on her arm and watched them with a curious expression. Xian Chiahao raised his head and pointed at the colorful messy lines he was drawing. There were several circles of different sizes in the line that look like a feature of someone''s face. "This is mommy!" At the side, Xian An Na immediately took out a piece of paper covered with colorful messy lines and said proudly, "Mommy, mommy! This is daddy! My painting is better than big brother''s, right?" The corners of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she saw the messy lines and circles on the two sheets of paper. She could barely make out the outline of a person. She sighed. It seems that in a few months, she will send these two little things to kindergarten. Colors and drawing paper that Xian Zihao bought for them will teach these two children a little knowledge. Children love to draw, they love to learn new things. "You two are fools." With a smile, Jiang Ruolan rubbed their heads and gently said, "Use the colors and paper your daddy bought well." "Alright!" Xian Chiahao continued drawing. While he was drawing, he muttered to himself. "As long as daddy doesn''t fight with Chiahao for mommy, he will be a good daddy." Chapter 494 - Luring Her Husband I Jiang Ruolan chuckled a little and got up to go to the bathroom. When she heard the sound of the water in the bathroom, she paused. This week, Xian Zihao had been busy with his work and didn''t have time to accompany them ever since they arrived in Beijing. Today he finally got some time to accompany them. Every time he rushed back to the hotel for the past week, she had already fallen asleep, and even though she saw him every day, she still missed him. Jiang Ruolan stopped in front of the mirror and looked at her appearance before showing a charming smile. Then she opened the bathroom door. Xian Zihao had just finished his shower and put on a bathrobe. Water was dripping from his wet black hair, and his very handsome face was a bit startled when he saw her suddenly came in. He then smiled. "You awake." Seeing the calm and clean gentleness in his eyes, Jiang Ruolan thought about how she had been wanting to hook up with him recently. Was it really as they said, a woman in her thirties was like a tiger? But she was only twenty-six years old, not even thirty yet! Jiang Ruolan awkwardly stood in the middle of the bathroom door. After thinking for a moment, she smiled and called out softly, "Hubby ~" Next, her hand slowly grabbed the nightgown, lifting it above her knees. Xian Zihao felt goosebumps appearing on his skin due to her abnormal voice. He raised his eyebrows and looked at her, but his hands remained calm as he tied his bathrobe. Jiang Ruolan smiled when he looked at her. She then leaned her body against the bathroom door, blinked her eyes, and said softly, "Hubby, you''ve been busy for the past few days. Do you miss me?" It was unknown if Xian Zihao was shocked by her sudden actions. Jiang Ruolan couldn''t tell exactly what he was feeling like right as he looked at her calmly. This was his expression when she tried to seduce him in the US. Jiang Ruolan thought to herself as she carefully lifted the hem of her skirt until it revealed the roots of her thighs and then displayed another extremely flirtatious action. Seeing that Xian Zihao was still staring at her thighs, Jiang Ruolan suddenly glared at him weirdly and muttered in her heart. ''What''s wrong? Is he a wooden block? Why is there no reaction at all!'' Xian Zihao''s gaze never left her thigh. He casually took a dry towel from the side with a smirk and placed it around his neck. He then said with a faint smile, "Not bad." What? Jiang Ruolan looked at him with a puzzled expression. ''Why does it look like Xian Zihao is asking for a beating?'' Lowering her head to carefully examine her legs, she looked left and right. Finally, on the side of her thigh, she saw something that looked very much like a turtle imprinted on it. The corners of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched and she roared, "Xian Chiahao! Xian An Na! You two little bastards!" Jiang Ruolan spun like a whirlwind as she ran towards the two little demons. She rushed in front of Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na, pointed to her thigh, and roared in anger, "Who drew this?" Xian Chiahao looked at her thigh, curled his lips, and turned to look at Xian An Na. Xian An Na raised her head and looked at her mother''s thigh. She then smiled innocently, "I drew it!" "Xian. An. Na!" Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she immediately rushed forward, grabbed Xian An Na''s cheek, and pinched it. "You little brat! Is there a daughter out there behaving like you? How dared you did this to your own mother! Brat! Are you really trying to make your mother angry?" This damn girl was actually taking advantage of the fact she was still sleeping to draw a turtle on her thigh! Who did she learn this from? Who did she follow! It had caused Jiang Ruolan to lose face in front of Xian Zihao so early in the morning. Xian An Na''s face was red from being pinched, but she still looked at her mother innocently with eyes wide open. Then she turned and looked at Xian Zihao, who had just come out of the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she almost vomited blood. She actually didn''t want to take responsibility for killing her own daughter. She had to hold her anger back. "Mommy, what''s wrong? Didn''t I draw well enough?" Xian An Na blinked innocently as she looked at Jiang Ruolan. The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched again. She lifted her legs and pointed at the turtle on her thigh. "Brat, this is your mother''s thigh!" Xian An Na still looked innocent and confused. She then looked at Xian Zihao, who was walking towards them and asked in the wrong tone, "Daddy, is the picture drawn by An Na beautiful? Why should mommy be angry?" "Beautiful, your ass! You have so much drawing paper, but you have to paint on your mother''s thighs! This has caused your mother to lose face in the morning!" Jiang Ruolan was so angry that she wanted to strangle Xian An Na''s neck. "You want to strangle her?" Xian Zihao immediately stopped Jiang Ruolan with a smile, pulling her away from the children. With a teasing look in his eyes, he said, "It''s still early in the morning and you''re using such an unconventional method. This time you''re not trying to strangle your husband but directly want to strangle your daughter." If it wasn''t because of that spoiled girl''s painting, Xian Zihao would have already understood her intention! Jiang Ruolan''s face turned hot and she hurriedly cleared her throat. "What...I.." "What are you trying to say?" Xian Zihao leaned close to her with an indifferent smile on his face, as if he was really just asking a simple question. There was a mischievous gleam in his eyes. "Ugh I want to say " Jiang Ruolan didn''t retreat. Instead, she leaned close to him and said coquettishly, "Hubby, you looked so handsome today." Xian Zihao narrowed his eyes a little. His smile did not diminish but increase. His deep and pleasant voice was heard again, "What are you trying to do?" Jiang Ruolan cleared her throat and took a wet towel from him, wiping the turtle drawing on her thigh. Xian Zihao suddenly pulled her back, causing her to stagger and fall into his arms. He then lowered his head and laughed in her ear, "Are you trying to lure your husband again?" Jiang Ruolan''s face flushed red and she struggled awkwardly. "No! I I.." Xian Zihao hugged her even more tightly. Just as the two of them were about to fall on the bed, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were staring at them curiously with their big eyes. Jiang Ruolan hit Xian Zihao on the chest with a red face. However, Xian Zihao suddenly turned around and pushed her into the study room. There was a very soft couch in the study, and in the blink of an eye, they both fell towards it. "Zihao--" Before Jiang Ruolan could finish her words, his kisses slammed into her from all directions, as if there was no room for further discussion. The kiss was like a storm, as if his longing for these two years was still unsatisfied. The hot kiss deprived her of the last bit of her bashful thoughts. After letting him kissed her for a long time, the kiss''s initial intensity gradually turned into an entanglement. It was soft and supple. From her lips, his kiss slowly fell to her white neck. "It''s been a while. Do you miss me?" Xian Zihao''s hoarse voice came close to her ears, and Jiang Ruolan slowly recovered from her delusion. Her face was red from the heat, and her whole body was burning from the heat beneath his long, strong body. Although her face was red and desire showed all over her face, Jiang Ruolan still stubbornly said, "It''s only been a few days, I don''t want it at all." "Hmm?" Xian Zihao raised his eyebrows, his eyes showing a smile that clearly showed that he knew she was lying. "I didn''t say anything." Jiang Ruolan''s voice also gradually became a little hoarse. "What a stubborn mouth." Xian Zihao still kissed her neck softly, leaving marks. Possession marks that showed she was his. Chapter 495 - Luring Her Husband II *Mature scene ahead. Please skip if you feel uncomfortable.* . . Jiang Ruolan''s heart trembled, but at the same time, she felt warmth. She raised her hand and gently put it on his shoulder as she greeted him with a comforting kiss. Xian Zihao didn''t say anything more, he only focused on kissing her little by little, as if he wanted to use his kiss to melt all of the suppressed uneasiness in her heart. But in truth, she didn''t even need him to melt it. "Where do you want to go next? We can leave Beijing next week. Do you want to head straight to H City, or do you want to go to G City first?" Xian Zihao asked again, his voice deeper than before, kissing her lightly. "Anywhere is good, as long as you''re by my side." Jiang Ruolan replied softly, but her voice was no longer clear. His lips slowly swallowed her. Xian Zihao smiled as he bit her lips before raising his head to look at her. "I just happen to want to go to G City for some matters. I''ll accompany you there." Jiang Ruolan''s face was a deep red, and her lips were so tender and fragrant from the kiss. Her eyes were filled with infatuation, and her lips curled into an enchanting curve. "That''s fine too, I should go back and see my mother. It''s just that now that you''ve returned safely, I don''t know if her mentality will change. I''ve been avoiding her and I don''t want to see her speak bad words to you again. If not, I''ll be in a really difficult situation again." As she spoke, a faint smile blossomed on her face. Xian Zihao pushed the strands of hair on her forehead gently. His dark black eyes gently locked onto her. "I haven''t had the chance to meet her face to face ever since she confirmed that she was your mother." "Aren''t you afraid that she might say something unpleasant because of her unbalanced heart? If it weren''t because she doted more on Chiahao and An Na, she would still keep holding onto her grudge. I don''t know if she really has let it go or not, that''s why I''m afraid." Jiang Ruolan frowned, her eyes filled with worry. However, when she raised her head and looked at the light shining from his eyes, she could see her own reflection in them. "Zihao, you''ve done too much for me already. I don''t want you to suffer anymore." "I''m your husband, so whatever it is, we have to face it together." Xian Zihao didn''t mind what she said. "Really?" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows and smiled. "Hmm, hmm." Xian Zihao laughed softly and didn''t say anything else. Instead, he lowered his head and kissed her lips again. His soft lips kissed her parted red lips, and he approached her with a little tenderness. Jiang Ruolan did not avoid it. She was already lost in the ocean of love that belongs to her alone. All around her was his fragrant scent, and then she heard his words, "Why are those two little things so obedient today? They didn''t even knock on the door in such a long time?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly opened her eyes and pushed him away a little, "Could it be that An Na, the spoiled girl, is scared by me now? I''m just angry, I don''t intend to scare her. I''ll go take a look." Xian Zihao immediately held her down. "Do you see how she looks?" When Jiang Ruolan thought about Xian An Na''s relaxed expression now, it was as if she was not afraid at all. Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched, "Yes, that spoiled girl is very brave now. How could she be scared of my pinch? She might be laughing quietly with Chiahao. To think how dare she actually is to draw the turtle on my thigh!" "I think that An Na is quite talented in drawing." Xian Zihao chuckled. Jiang Ruolan glared at him. "Why don''t you send them both to kindergarten as soon as possible? I really doubt you were very naughty when you were young." "If they like to play more with other kids, it''s not a bad thing to send them to kindergarten earlier." With that, Xian Zihao''s gaze turned darker as he stared at her body and her face. "We should discuss this later. There is something we should settle right now. Do you want to do it here or in another room?" "Ah...Settle what?" Jiang Ruolan played dumb. "Pretending to be stupid." Xian Zihao laughed under his breath, and a kiss so close to her ear made Jiang Ruolan shiver. "I " Before Jiang Ruolan could finish her sentence, she suddenly felt his hand wrap around her waist. Xian Zihao pulled her closer to him. Her eyes widened and her face turned even redder because of the sudden touch of hardness. Jiang Ruolan quickly looked around and then said with a flushed face. "This couch is quite comfortable, and also very big " "I think so too." Xian Zihao muttered in a low voice. Then, he lifted up the hem of her nightgown and his hand slowly caressing her body. Instinctively, Jiang Ruolan felt his sudden movement. She wanted to clamp her legs, but his legs were already in between hers, making her unable to do so. Jiang Ruolan looked up at him, then when she looked at the couch, her face blushed even more. She twisted her body and whispered, "Are we really going to do it here?" Then, she shyly shrank back. "What if the children hear it?" "Why are you always worried about this?" "Ugh Then, what should I worry about?" "Wife, your voice is very nice. Even if the children heard it, they wouldn''t understand." "No...Ahhh!" Jiang Ruolan cried out abruptly because of Xian Zihao''s sudden movements. She hurriedly raised her hand to hold his face, stopping him from kissing her again as she looked at him shyly, "This is the hotel''s couch, it''s not ours. What if it breaks?" "This couch is made of leather, so it''s very strong. What are you afraid of?" Xian Zihao took her hand from his face and kissed it. Jiang Ruolan giggled. "Why do you always like to giggle like that recently?" Xian Zihao kissed her again, continuing his actions. "I feel so happy, so I can''t help but giggle a few times. Don''t tell me I can''t do that now?" Jiang Ruolan couldn''t resist humming softly as her entire body tensed up. Xian Zihao began to nibble at her ear, and his hand settled on her soft breasts before he slowly pulled the nightgown off her body. He then tortured the bright red top with the tip of his tongue, and the impudent wet kiss ran over her full breasts and then down to her lower abdomen. He stroked her smooth, delicate legs, slowly caressing her most secluded areas. Jiang Ruolan could hear herself panting faintly. His fingers were playing with her wet forbidden area, stirring up the deepest desire in her. She felt numb all over her body and felt that she had become very wet under his long body. Jiang Ruolan clung helplessly to his smooth back, unable to bear the torment, even opening her mouth to beg him. His stiff lower body pressed against the softest recesses between her legs, gently and warmly stroking her. Jiang Ruolan uncontrollably moaned as she arched her body closer to him. Xian Zihao groaned and said hoarsely, "Ruolan, I love you." He then used both hands to hold her waist and buttocks, forcefully and firmly entering her body. Chapter 496 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate I *Mature scene ahead. Please skip if you feel uncomfortable.* . . Jiang Ruolan''s whole body trembled at Xian Zihao''s sudden exclamation and confession. Her arms wrapped tightly around his shoulders. Her clear eyes met his. Xian Zihao slowly gave her a few strokes before he suddenly straightened his body and filled her completely. Jiang Ruolan screamed in a low voice as she felt this incredible feeling. Xian Zihao moved powerfully inside her, soaking her body with sweats. Through this action, Jiang Ruolan can feel his intense feelings of love. She began to yearn for this passionate caress, this most personal pleasure. It all came from the man she loved, and he satisfied her like never before. As his strength pushed her to the peak of her desire, she heard her uncontrollable cries. Jiang Ruolan pressed her face against his neck, greedily inhaling the familiar scent from his body. Xian Zihao wrapped his arms around her body tightly, unwilling to leave her. **** The study window opened and a gust of wind blew the curtains on the window. Xian Zihao gently caressed Jiang Ruolan''s body as he watched her sleeping. *** Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao decided to fly directly to G City after completing their work in Beijing. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na sat together at a small window, looking at the white clouds. "Big brother, look at that. Doesn''t the cloud look like a pony?" Xian An Na suddenly pointed to the white cloud outside the window and shouted happily. Xian Chiahao pursed his lips. "I don''t think so." "How could it not be like that? It was so obvious that it looked very similar." Xian An Na frowned, turned around to look at Xian Chiahao. "Your eyes are useless!" "You''re the one whose eyes are useless. The cloud looks like an electric car!" Xian Chiahao rolled her eyes at her. Xian An Na''s eyes widened. She then pointed outside with excitement. "It''s not that one, I''m talking about that one!" As she spoke, she turned her head to pull Jiang Ruolan''s hand, who was sitting on the chair in the middle, "Mommy, mommy! Look! Does that cloud look like a pony?" Jiang Ruolan stroked her daughter''s little head with a smile. "What do you think it looks like? Be good, daddy is sleeping. You and big brother have to be quiet. There are other uncles and aunties inside the plane too. Some of them are resting ~" At this time, Xian Zihao, who was sitting on the other side of the aisle, opened his eyes and said with a gentle smile, "I''m not sleeping. I''m just closing my eyes." Afterwards, a flight attendant came bringing two glasses of fruit juice for the children. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na looked at the fruit juice and drank it. They no longer disturbed the other passengers in the cabin with their loud voices. At first, Jiang Ruolan thought that once they arrived in G City, they could go straight to the Jiang Family''s Residence to visit Zhou Qingling, letting the children play and accompany her. The reason why she specifically brought the children here was that Jiang Ruolan was afraid that Zhou Qingling would be indifferent when she saw Xian Zihao. She hoped the children could distract her. But as soon as they got off the plane, Xian Zihao received a phone call. "What''s wrong? Is there another urgent problem? Take care of it first and then we''ll go to the Jiang Family Residence." Jiang Ruolan said while teasing the two children next to her. However, what Xian Zihao said next made her face stiffened. "Jiang Bingqing tried to commit suicide in prison." Jiang Ruolan''s expression changed slightly. She then asked softly after a moment of hesitation, "How is she right now?" "I don''t know who she bribed or who intentionally gave her the fruit knife, but last night, she used it to cut her wrist. When they found her, she''s nearly dead. I don''t know what happened to her right now." Xian Zihao sighed as he spoke. He already expected that with her personality, Jiang Bingqing would not be able to survive in prison for that long. However, he did not expect that she had already had a mental breakdown of this degree. "Which hospital? I''ll go visit her." There was no hesitancy in her voice at all. She spoke with determination. Xian Zihao immediately glanced at her, but Jiang Ruolan continued to smile as she stroked her children''s hair. "Honestly, since she was officially sentenced to jail, I''ve always wanted to find the opportunities to meet her. I''ve actually had a lot to say to her, and now, taking advantage of her inability to resist, I can have a good conversation with her." She didn''t need to explain too much. With just a look and a smile, Xian Zihao clearly understood the meaning. *** Two and a half hours later, at G City Military Police Hospital. "Secretary Tan, I''ll bother you to take care of my children for a while. I''ll be out right away, you just have to let them play on their own." Jiang Ruolan said on the phone after she sent her children to Secretary Tan for care. After being rescued, Jiang Bingqing was detained in the ward. Xian Zihao, along with the hospital staff and related personnel from the prison, went to another floor. After arranging the children, Jiang Ruolan followed the nurse to Jiang Bingqing''s ward. She first saw two female police officers standing by the door. It looked like they were sent by the prison to monitor Jiang Bingqing. Since Xian Zihao had informed of their arrival earlier, the two policewomen nodded politely at Jiang Ruolan as she entered the room. "Number 15, someone has come to see you. The person who came is an honored guest. We know that you still have the strength to speak, so please speak respectfully!" One of the policewomen suddenly opened her mouth and said these words to Jiang Bingqing, who was lying on the sickbed. After that, she retreated to the door, giving privacy to Jiang Ruolan. When Jiang Ruolan entered the ward, she saw Jiang Bingqing lying on the narrow bed, her face devoid of any color. She had lost so much weight and there were dark circles under her eyes. Jiang Bingqing''s lips quivered and as she was about to shout, she caught a glimpse of the warning glances of the two policewomen from the side of the door, causing her to immediately shut her mouth. She took a deep breath, as if she was trying her best not to shout. She then looked at Jiang Ruolan and asked in a cold voice, "What are you doing here?" Jiang Ruolan put the fruit basket she bought nearer the hospital on the table casually. She then glanced at Jiang Bingqing, "As your relatives, can''t I come?" After that, Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at two policewomen at the door. "Sorry, I have something to say to her. Can you leave us alone?" The two policewomen looked at each other, looking doubtful, and then continued, "Sorry, Miss Jiang. We can''t leave you alone. President Xian told us to look after your safety." One of the policewomen intentionally glanced at Jiang Bingqing, who was lying on the sickbed. She continued, "Number 15 is so dishonest. She had bullied other women in the same prison as hers, making us have to move her out and let her stay in another confinement jail. If we leave you alone with her, we''re worried that she might do something to you." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "I know what kind of person she is, but she has just lost too much blood and in a weakened state. Even if I give her another fruit knife, she won''t have any strength to stab me. Give me half an hour and I''ll call you right away after the time is up, how about that?" Chapter 497 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate II The two policewomen hesitated again before nodding, "Alright, we''ll stand outside, by the glass window. Miss Jiang, if you need anything, call us. We''ll be right in." Jiang Ruolan nodded her head. The two policewomen opened the door and walked out. Before they left, they deliberately turned to stare at the bed, apparently warning Jiang Bingqing not to try to do anything. The ward immediately became quiet, so quiet that one could almost hear the sound of a pin drop. Jiang Ruolan quietly looked at the door and before she could turn around, Jiang Bingqing''s weak voice was heard from behind. "Jiang Ruolan! You.What are you doing here?!" Jiang Ruolan turned around abruptly, looking at the pale face of Jiang Bingqing. "What? You''re really still unhappy with me, right? You still don''t want to see me live happily. What are you going to do after this, Jiang Bingqing?" Jiang Bingqing sniggered. She coughed several times as she lifted her bandaged wrist and pointed at her. "If I had a knife in my hand now, even if I had to use all my strength, I would kill you! I would kill you even if I died!" Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She took an apple and fruit knife from the fruit basket and sat in the chair next to the bed, gently peeling the fruit in her hand. "Right now, the knife is in my hand. If you have the ability, then take it yourself." As she spoke, she tossed the neatly peeled fruit skin into the trash can next to her. "You!" Jiang Bingqing huffed in anger as she clutched the blanket tightly with both hands. She glared at her with hatred, "Jiang Ruolan, don''t be too arrogant too early! I, Jiang Bingqing, will not die this time! As long as I am willing to perform well in prison, with my relationship with the Jiang Family, it will not be a problem to change my sentence to only seven or eight years! Even if Xian Zihao would use any trick to detain me any longer, if I perform well, the sentence still will be reduced! Don''t worry. As soon as I get out, you will still get your retribution sooner or later! I will make your life more miserable! Make you live a life worse than death!" The fruit knife in Jiang Ruolan''s hand stopped for a moment before she lifted her head and looked at the pale face of Jiang Bingqing with an indifferent expression. Seeing that Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything, Jiang Bingqing immediately laughed out loud. "What''s wrong? You got scared?" Jiang Ruolan pursed her lip and smiled, but her smile didn''t reach her eyes. Instead, she gently cut an apple in her hand and placed it on Jiang Bingqing''s mouth. Jiang Bingqing turned her face away in disgust. "Take it away! Are you trying to kill me this way? Are you going to kill me with this knife? Let me tell you, I, Jiang Bingqing, won''t let you go! Even if I die, no one can stop me. Jiang Ruolan, you can forget any idea you have in your mind!" "Bingqing, since when do you hate me so much?" Jiang Ruolan took the slice of apple from the knife and calmly ate it. Jiang Bingqing''s expression changed as she suddenly turned and stared at her. "I have been wondering about all of this." Jiang Ruolan sighed softly. "Don''t get me wrong, I certainly don''t have a trace of sympathy for you, but I also don''t feel it''s all great. Starting from the age of four, when I entered the Jiang Family, I remember that in the first year, you were still stupidly chasing after Yijun and me, following us around. But a year later, you suddenly started avoiding us and gradually, using all sorts of childish but clever tricks to deal with Yijun and me." "For years, I still haven''t found the answer. At that time, you were only three years old, you were a year younger than me. You always called me elder sister. Since you were young, you have been pampered by Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian. You''re just a naughty and possessive girl, but deep down, you''re not that bad yet. And when I was seventeen, that''s when you started getting worse, using any sort of trick to destroy my reputation." Jiang Ruolan''s eyebrows slowly furrowed as if she didn''t want to think about it. However, after many years, she finally got a chance to have a good talk with Jiang Bingqing. "Jiang Bingqing, can you tell me since when you really hated me? And for what reason? We''ve come this far, there''s no need for you to hide it, don''t you think?" Jiang Bingqing coldly turned her face away. However, there was a faint unnatural expression on her face. "You are very annoying, to begin with. What other reason do you need? Heh, Jiang Ruolan, don''t consider yourself so important. You''re just a freak that people don''t like." Her voice was not loud, but every word was filled with hatred. "Is it because you don''t want to say it or because you don''t dare say it?" Jiang Ruolan smiled as she placed the fruit in her hand to the side, further away from the bed. "What don''t I dare to say?" Jiang Bingqing looked at her coldly. "Jiang Ruolan, I told you, don''t be arrogant! Don''t think too highly of yourself!" "Do I think too highly of myself, or do you and Zhan Lian think too much of me? In the beginning, since I entered the Jiang Family, you didn''t understand anything, but it was your mother who treated Yijun and me as thorns in her side! Did she teach you to treat me like this, or did you, yourself, hear something and start rejecting me?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly looked up. "Or is it because you are afraid of me?" "Hehe! What a joke! Why should I be afraid of you? Who do you think you are?" Jiang Bingqing scoffed, but she didn''t look at Jiang Ruolan. Instead, she just stared at the ceiling. "Since you don''t want to say it, then I will." Jiang Ruolan looked at her indifferently. "Jiang Bingqing, there are some things that are inevitable. Just like Zhan Lian. The great mother that you are always proud of, she is the real Xiao San. She is the culprit who destroys other people''s families. She''s the dirty woman who used her power and money to seize a marriage from another woman." Jiang Bingqing''s gaze trembled as she suddenly turned and looked at her. "Shut up!" "And you, you must have heard them arguing about this when you were over four years old. You always thought that you were the legitimate daughter of Jiang Guanyu and the young lady from the Jiang Family, and always thought that your mother, including the Zhan Family, are all very powerful people, that''s why you have never been afraid of everything. When you heard the so-called truth, it gave a great blow to your heart. Since then, you bullied me just to prove that you are higher and smarter than me." Jiang Bingqing frowned slightly as she stared at Jiang Ruolan with a look of disbelief in her eyes. "You don''t have to be curious about how I actually know all this. Jiang Family Residence is not a big house. I also heard about Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian''s fight that day. There are also some things that I already knew myself. Even though we were all too ignorant at the time, I was already a year older than you and experienced more than you. I naturally know this in my heart." Chapter 498 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate III "Everything you''ve done to me all these years, even though I don''t understand why you have to do it, I endured it all. Besides, at the time, I wasn''t sure if it was my mother who did the wrong thing, so I have reason to bear it, but I never imagined that you, Jiang Bingqing, would be so cruel." "Bingqing, if I could choose, I would rather never enter the Jiang Family and also prefer not to have a father like Jiang Guanyu. Since you are little, you were afraid that I would snatch his fatherly love, that''s why you''re trying your best to make him think that he only had you as his daughter and not have the time to even glance at me. If you didn''t use these kinds of methods to keep me away from him, Jiang Guanyu would not be so cold to me." Jiang Ruolan turned and looked at the sunset outside the window. She seemed to be reminiscing, but at the same time, there was a hint of a smile on her face, as if everything that had happened earlier was just a passing cloud to her. "So? Are you here to settle an account with me?" Jiang Bingqing smiled coldly. "Do I look like I''m here to settle accounts with you?" Jiang Ruolan chuckled slightly. "Jiang Bingqing, after everything that had happened, I don''t think you should be too proud of yourself anymore. I suddenly remembered the words you said to me back then. We don''t look at the past, we don''t look at the future, but we look at the present. This is what you said to me before. Today, I will return these words to you. In the end, the person who suffered retribution is not me, but you." Jiang Bingqing suddenly stared straight at Jiang Ruolan. "I truly regret it." "Regret that I didn''t let those people kill you! I am too merciful!" "You are merciful? Is that how you defined merciful? Haven''t you had enough? What? You want to see me suffer for a few more years while living a life worse than death, then you will stop?" Jiang Ruolan smiled faintly. Jiang Bingqing looked at her. "Jiang Ruolan, I''ve lost now, but I have not lost to you! If it weren''t for Xian Zihao, you would never be able to stand up again in your entire life!" "If it weren''t for Xian Zihao?" Jiang Ruolan maintained an indifferent smile. "Bingqing, if you''re not Jiang Guanyu''s daughter, do you think you can be so arrogant in the last twenty odd years?" Jiang Bingqing took a deep breath, unable to speak. She looked at Jiang Ruolan with an indifferent expression. "Do you know why I''m here today?" Jiang Ruolan said softly, "I''m not here to make fun of you. I just want to see you and see how arrogant and fearless Jiang Bingqing has become. Jiang Bingqing, don''t you really think that you are too absurd by committed suicide. Who are you trying to show? Have you ever thought about how your family is feeling?" "No matter how selfish Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian are, they are selfless towards you. They gave all their love to you, and because of your problems, they were arrested by the authorities. Because of your selfishness, you ruined everyone''s life, including those who raised you. Instead of being grateful for having that kind of parent, you''re trying to kill yourself." "When has anyone entered your eyes? Every word and action of yours is for yourself. You have inculcated this thought in yourself since you were little. No matter whose life you ruin, as long as it gives you a benefit, you wouldn''t care about anything else." "I came here today just to tell you how stupid you are." "Jiang Ruolan!" Jiang Bingqing trembled as she looked at her. "What exactly do you want to do? Who gives you a right to teach me a lesson!" "This time, when I got off the plane, I didn''t have the time to see my mother, and I didn''t have the time to see the current situation of Jiang Guanyu and Zhan Lian. After I heard that you tried to commit suicide, I came straight to see you." "Do you feel satisfied making your parents become like this? I remember when we were young, whenever Jiang Guanyu came back from a business trip, he would always buy a few small gifts, but he didn''t specifically bring them to me because I was already useless in his eyes." "When it was New Year, he gave other children toys to play with, and you hid the little toys he gave you, then cried in front of everyone, saying that I stole them. Every adult in that house believed your lies!" "Jiang Guanyu never wanted to hear my explanation, he would rather believe your words than believe me." "Actually, Jiang Bingqing, after all these years, every method you used was very childish, just like the method you taught to Cui Liuxian. They''re all so childish that it''s ridiculous. Do you really think you''re very smart? How old are you? You are twenty-five years old, and you only knew how to play such childish tricks. Are you really spoiled, or are you really this naive?" At this point, Jiang Ruolan stood up and walked to the window. Her back was facing Jiang Bingqing. "Do you really think I wouldn''t know you tried to commit suicide for another purpose?" Jiang Bingqing''s eyes flickered, but she didn''t say anything. She just stared at Jiang Ruolan''s back as if she was looking at a monster, a monster she had never seen before. In Jiang Bingqing''s world, Jiang Ruolan was a very weak woman and would have endured everything quietly. Even though she knew that Jiang Ruolan was very smart, she never thought that she (Jiang Ruolan) could see through her to this extent. "Bingqing, the people you secretly contacted are all under surveillance. No one can approach this hospital, and no one is allowed to approach you. If you want to reduce your punishment, it''s best for you to behave instead of trying to get people to help you secretly. To this day, are you still unrepentant?" Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at her, "No one is born to be a bad person, and everyone who can be heartless and malicious always does it for their own selfish interests, always looking for excuses for them to feel that whoever owes them, deserved those punishments. The Jiang Family is gone, how far can you go now without your family?" Jiang Bingqing remained silent as she stared at Jiang Ruolan. "By the way, have you ever heard something?" Jiang Ruolan suddenly smiled. "My mother, Zhou Qingling, is still alive, and a year ago, after the Jiang Family was destroyed, the Xian Family arranged for the Jiang Family Residence to be placed under my mother''s name. She has lived there for a year now, and the place now belongs only to her." Jiang Bingqing''s eyes immediately widened as her whole body trembled. She struggled to get up. "You! You!" Suddenly, as if she couldn''t breathe, her whole body twitched hard on the bed. Jiang Ruolan looked at her before walking to the door. She opened it and looked at the two policewomen, "Call the doctor." The two policewomen looked at each other in surprise, then turned to look inside. Seeing Jiang Bingqing''s condition, one of them immediately called a doctor. Five minutes later, a doctor and two nurses came inside and observed Jiang Bingqing''s condition. They gave her sedatives. Jiang Ruolan stood by the window, quietly looking in that direction. At this moment, two people were walking towards her. The person in front was Xian Zihao, followed by a man who looked like a manager from the G City Prison Department. The two were originally chatting, but after entering the ward, Xian Zihao just glanced at the situation on the bed before turning to look at Jiang Ruolan. "What happened to her?" "I''m too harsh with my words." Jiang Ruolan said calmly. With a calm gaze, she continued in a low voice, "She finally knows my true self." Chapter 499 - Jiang Bingqing’s Fate IV Xian Zihao looked at the doctor who was checking Jiang Bingqing''s condition. His eyes were calm as he looked at Jiang Bingqing, who was weeping silently. "Mr. Xian, Mrs. Xian." The doctor and the two nurses covered Jiang Bingqing''s body with a blanket before turning around and nodding respectfully to them. "We''ve already given her sedatives to calm her down. She just woke up not long ago and needs to rest. If you do need to interrogate her, you can come back later." Jiang Ruolan nodded politely. "I''m talking to her just now without paying any attention to her health. I apologize for having caused a lot of trouble to you." "Mrs. Xian is too serious, I heard that this female criminal is from the Jiang Family, which previously dominated our city. We have heard about many of her evil deeds before, and I am sure she will be punished for dishonesty in prison. Even if we are just people from the hospital, we are only responsible for saving lives, but now that she has received retribution, it looks like heaven is really fair when judging people." Who couldn''t tell that this doctor was purposely fawning over them with pleasing words? Jiang Ruolan just smiled and said nothing more. Xian Zihao signaled to the two policewomen to escort the doctor and the nurses out. Then he slowly walked to the edge of the bed and looked at Jiang Bingqing, who was lying there silently. Jiang Bingqing''s eyes were half opened as she stared at him. Her eyes were filled with hatred, injustice, and anger. "Bingqing." Xian Zihao was still her elder brother, after all. Although they are not from the same mother and father, they are still blood-related siblings on Zhan An''s side. He calmly looked at her, but there was no sadness or hatred in his eyes. He just slightly frowned, as if he was still too disappointed with Jiang Bingqing''s behavior in the last two years. He looked at Jiang Bingqing and said softly, "In this world, you are not the only one who will feel unfair. Suicide is not the best solution." "Heh." Jiang Bingqing''s half-open eyes filled with tears as she weakly asked, "What kind of tone is that? Do you think you''re still the same Big Brother Zihao who I used to like to depend on?" Xian Zihao just looked at her indifferently, not saying another word. "What do my life and death have anything to do with you? You personally sent me to prison, personally destroyed my Jiang Family, and even destroyed everything my mother had accomplished. Do you still dare call my mother your aunt?" Jiang Bingqing laughed. "Xian Zihao, you''re really vicious just for that bitch, Jiang Ruolan." After Jiang Ruolan heard this, she walked over and said directly, "The one who destroyed the Jiang Family is not him but the mother you love the most. She was the one who taught you to use illegal methods to escape from jail, thus attracting the attention of prosecutors." Before Jiang Ruolan could complete her sentence, Xian Zihao had already raised his hand to her, signaling her not to worry. All of this was caused by the people of the Jiang Family, and they brought this upon themselves. Xian Zihao only linked the mastermind to the two kidnapping plans. The evidence in the adultery case was handed over to the court, and he had blocked the Jiang Family from finding people to save Jiang Bingqing easily. As for other things, how could he possibly have time to keep an eye on them? He was not involved with everything that had happened to the Jiang Family, so how could he receive retribution? After being accused like this, Xian Zihao was neither angry nor annoyed. He only indifferently looked at Jiang Bingqing, who stared at him angrily, and slightly moved his elegant lips, "Ruolan is my wife, even though I destroyed the Jiang Family after everything they had done, that still makes sense. Bingqing, who exactly has gone too far, you, yourself, should know more about this." "Zihao!" Seeing Xian Zihao didn''t want to explain himself, Jiang Ruolan wanted to say something, but she stopped herself when she saw him just looking calmly at Jiang Bingqing without a single emotion in his eyes. Jiang Bingqing suddenly choked with sobbing. "It doesn''t matter if we''re close relatives or not, you''re my cousin. After all, can''t you let my parents go just because of this little blood relationship? Are you really cold-blooded?" Xian Zihao just laughed. "That''s right, it doesn''t matter if we''re close relatives or not, a little blood relationship should be taken into consideration in doing everything. Then what about Ruolan? She is your sister. How do you treat her? And what did the people from the Jiang Family have done to her? Did you ever think of this relationship when you instructed those people to hurt her? Is there a trace of compassion in your heart?" Jiang Bingqing was once again speechless. She looked at him with red eyes, feeling wrong. "I ... I just ..." "You didn''t really destroy her, didn''t kill her, so you thought you were completely innocent? You felt persecuted, and during these two years in prison, you think you lived a life worse than death. Then how about Ruolan? Have you ever experienced her suffering? She has been living a life worse than the daughter of the servant for thirteen years. Do you really think your suffering could compare to her?" "Bingqing, when you try to find a way to hurt others, do you ever think that the person you hurt is also quietly begging in her heart, begging for you to let her go?" Xian Zihao just looked at Jiang Bingqing from beginning to end. His voice was calm, without much ripple, but each word pointed directly at Jiang Bingqing, making her unable to speak. Jiang Ruolan stood silently next to Xian Zihao, holding his hand. Xian Zihao glanced at her before he gently intertwined both of their hands. Jiang Ruolan just wanted to live a new and better life. She had done it, but she didn''t really want to hate the Jiang Family and didn''t want that hatred to affect her life. Therefore, she never hoped that there would be a day where she could lift her head proudly and felt satisfied. However, since Xian Zihao appeared in her life, she was like a colorful cloud blooming in the blue sky, dazzling and breathtaking. The words she spoke to Jiang Bingqing today were not for revenge, but the words she had kept in her heart for years. She finally got a chance to talk to her for a long time. Jiang Ruolan suddenly smiled. She played with Xian Zihao''s fingers happily. So what if she''s happy? How could she not be happy to have a husband like Xian Zihao? Why did she need to hide it? Jiang Ruolan turned around and looked at Jiang Bingqing. Jiang Bingqing was no longer able to speak due to her weakened state; however, her eyes still contained traces of anger. "Bingqing, take good care of your body and go back to prison. Hopefully, by the time you can leave the prison, you are already grown-up." Chapter 500 - Senior Zhou Came To Visit I It may have been too late for Jiang Bingqing to grow up at the time, but that didn''t mean she couldn''t change and had no right to regret it. Jiang Bingqing didn''t say anything and just looked at them silently. After so long, she closed her eyes and tears fell from the corners of her eyes. Too many feelings of unwillingness changed into helpless grief. As they exited the ward, Xian Zihao said something to the policewomen and the people guarding the prison seriously. Once these people entered the ward and when the door was closed, Jiang Ruolan couldn''t help but stand on her tiptoes and hugged Xian Zihao''s neck tightly with both her arms. Xian Zihao was stunned by her sudden hug. He then sighed softly and smiled as he hugged her waist. His hand moved slowly to pat her shoulder. "Zihao, thank you." Jiang Ruolan''s face was buried deep in his neck as she spoke in a low voice. She didn''t let go of him, instead, she hugged him more tightly, as if she was afraid that he would disappear from her life one day. "Silly girl." His gaze was gentle. Xian Zihao patted her shoulder gently before pulling her arm down, making her stand in front of him. He then looked at her red eyes and laughed. "You are already a mother of two children, yet you''re crying like a child. Aren''t you afraid those two little things will laugh at you?" "They dare!" Jiang Ruolan burst into laughter as she happily leaned into his embrace once more. "It''s a woman''s privilege to shed tears in front of her husband. What, you want to forfeit this special privilege?" "Privilege." Xian Zihao laughed and put his arm around her shoulder, saying seriously, "Since this is a wife''s privilege, then your husband will obey. You can cry now, but when the children ask later, don''t say that I am bullying you." "Xian Zihao, why is your mouth getting less romantic." Jiang Ruolan smiled helplessly and hit his chest with her hand. Xian Zihao just smiled and kissed her cheek, At this moment, at the foot of the stairs, Xian Chiahao waved a cotton candy in his hand and called his parents. "Mommy, daddy!" Xian An Na, also waving her cotton candy and ran excitedly towards Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan smiled. "The cotton candy that Auntie Tan bought for me and big brother is really delicious and sweet. Mommy, daddy, do you want it?" Xian Zihao smiled as he caressed her small head and bent down to pick her up. He held her plump body in his arms and said in a soft voice, "Eat it slowly. Remember, when you''re eating, don''t run. If not, your stomach will ache. Do you understand?" "Okay daddy. You''re not like mommy. If it were mommy, she wouldn''t let big brother and me eat this candy." Xian An Na blinked her big eyes innocently. Then she said with a face full of worship towards Xian Zihao. "Mommy can only say " Xian An Na pretended to pinch her waist with one hand, while holding a cotton candy with the other and said with wide eyes, "Mommy will say, ''Xian An Na, you little brat! Can''t you eat the candy a little? In the future, you will be a person with tooth decay. Sugar is not a good food, you better eat less and learn to eat more nutritious food, just like your big brother!" Xian Zihao''s eyebrows were slightly raised. After watching Xian An Na''s dramatic acts, he shifted his gaze to Jiang Ruolan, whose lips were twitching. A smile that was not a smile appeared on his face. "Xian An Na, how dare you imitate your mother." Jiang Ruolan raised her hand and was about to smack Xian An Na''s little ass. Xian An Na screamed in fear and hid her head in Xian Zihao''s chest. She shook the cotton candy in her hand and muttered, "Doesn''t the TV say that adults and kids should eat more vegetables? Mommy always eats meat!" "You, spoiled girl." Jiang Ruolan held out her hand and wanted to take her from Xian Zihao. However, Xian Zihao moved away slightly and smiled as he turned to look at her. "She''s right, you know." Jiang Ruolan''s eyelids twitched as well. She rolled her eyes and said, "You father and daughter have joined hands to deal with me now! Good, very good. If this continues in another twenty years, when I have menopause, see if I don''t make you angry to death." Xian Zihao just smiled and patted Xian An Na''s back casually, said gently, "Be good, mommy can''t eat meat when she''s young, so she likes to eat meat when she''s an adult. She''s not like you, who can eat anything you want." After hearing what he said, Jiang Ruolan calmed her anger. She snorted coldly and then bent down to pick Xian Chiahao, who stood obediently at her side. With her back facing Xian Zihao, she said, "I''ll count it as you saying something kind, but " She''s narrowing her eyes at him. "Why do I feel so uncomfortable hearing your words?" Xian Zihao smiled meaningfully, then walked leisurely while hugging Xian An Na in his arms. "Hey, Xian Zihao, explain yourself clearly!" Jiang Ruolan caught up to him in a hurry. **** The car stopped in front of the Jiang Family''s Residence. Just as Jiang Ruolan got out of the car, she suddenly realized there was another car parked next to her. Seeing two people standing on the side of the car, they had a soldier-like temperament. Who were they? While Jiang Ruolan was confused, Xian Zihao looked at Secretary Tan and signaled something at her. He then walked towards Jiang Ruolan and said in a low voice that only she could hear, "Looks like Senior Zhou is here." Jiang Ruolan was stunned. She turned around to look at Xian Zihao. He didn''t seem to be making wild allegations. She frowned and again looked at the two men there, then looked at the house in front of her. "Why is he here? He clearly promised me that he would never bother our life anymore. He said that he would return to the United States to accompany Zhou Shufen and Xiaoyi. He also didn''t go out of his way to look for my mother''s whereabouts, so I didn''t intentionally hide my mother''s residence from the public." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes turned slightly cold as she started to walk towards the house. "Ruolan." Seeing that she was a little angry, Xian Zihao lightly held her hand. His black eyes looked at her and said in a low voice, "That person coming here as a guest. First, find out why he came here." "I know, you don''t have to tell me that. He''s been looking for my mom for years. After finding out where she is, he won''t be able to refrain himself from visiting. It''s just that, since he promised me, I thought he would fulfill it." Jiang Ruolan bit her lip and sighed. "Actually, it''s better to face it. We can''t avoid it forever. Even if I don''t want to admit this blood relationship, I can''t stop it either. But my mom, is she willing to meet Senior Zhou? What attitude will she have when she sees him? What will happen to her then?" Chapter 501 - Senior Zhou Came To Visit II Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were filled with worry. "My mother has been planning to take revenge on the Xian Family step by step when she had the chance to leave that place, but she didn''t fully implement these plans because of me. However What you don''t know is that although she is pretending to be crazy at that time, she will sometimes have a mental breakdown." "I let her stay in the Jiang Family Residence because this place is her biggest mental knot, and only because this is where she can calm down. I hired servants to take care of her and accompany her to live a peaceful life here every day, but once Senior Zhou showed up, I didn''t know if my mother would continue to calm down." Xian Zihao held her hand. "Let''s go inside and take a look." Jiang Ruolan nodded and walked inside with Xian Zihao. Two people next to the car looked at them and seemed to recognize Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao, so they didn''t say anything. They just stood there silently the whole time. "Mommy, are we going to see grandma?" Xian Chiahao, who obediently walked behind them, looked around, and when he recognized the yard, he quickly asked. "Big brother, you are so stupid! This is grandmother''s house, of course we are here to see her." Xian An Na said while sticking her tongue out to Xian Chiahao. Since it was inconvenient for Secretary Tan to enter, she quickly stopped in front of the door. She pushed her glasses on her nose and when she received Xian Zihao''s gaze, she quickly pulled Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na towards her. "Hey kids. Why don''t you two follow me? I will take you guys to buy ice cream, then you can go see your grandmother, okay?" Once the children were taken away, Jiang Ruolan knocked on the door until a housekeeper came to open it. When she saw Jiang Ruolan, she nodded at her. When the housekeeper saw Xian Zihao standing next to Jiang Ruolan, she was stunned for a moment. Jiang Ruolan smiled faintly and said, "This is my husband, Xian Zihao." "Ah, you are Mr. Xian. Hello, please come in." The housekeeper immediately smiled and stepped out their way. As they entered, they saw that the living room was clean and tidy, and there were no signs of Senior Zhou and Zhou Qingling. Jiang Ruolan asked confusedly, "Where is my mother?" "This " The housekeeper hesitated. Seeing the housekeeper seemed hesitant to say something, Jiang Ruolan quickly walked into the living room and looked around. As Xian Zihao walked next to her, he saw a box of cigarettes on the tea table. He picked it up and looked at it for a moment before turning to look at the housekeeper. "Does Senior Zhou come here often?" Seeing that Xian Zihao was holding a box of cigarettes that Senior Zhou had placed on the tea table, the housekeeper could only nod and sighed. "Senior Zhou started to come here half a month ago, but Madam refused to see him. Last week, Madam went out to see someone. When she came back, she seemed to be low-spirited and stopped eating or drinking. Since the situation had come to this, Senior Zhou took advantage of this loophole and stayed here for two days to take care of her. However, Madam''s condition did not improve at all. Senior Zhou still had to be on upstairs, watching over her." Xian Zihao put down the cigarette box, then asked in a flat voice. "Who did she meet?" "Who did my mother see?" Jiang Ruolan also asked at the same time. Since Zhou Qingling was able to keep her father, Senior Zhou, away from the door, that meant she was very clear-headed. But who else could cause Zhou Qingling, who was so clear-headed, to be like this until she stopped eating and drinking? The housekeeper didn''t seem to know what to say. However, she was hired by Jiang Ruolan, and the person who paid her salary was also Jiang Ruolan, so she hesitantly opened her mouth. Jiang Ruolan''s face stiffened when she heard the name. "She went to see Jiang Guanyu?" Jiang Ruolan frowned and immediately turned around to look Xian Zihao in the eye. "When did it happen?" Xian Zihao frowned while asking the housekeeper. "Every Wednesday, Madam would accompany me to clean the backyard. But that day, she received a phone call and told me to get her a taxi, and then she left by car. When she left, she was still fine, but she seemed to have changed when she returned. She''s not saying a word, not crying, not smiling, and not even eating some food." The housekeeper replied anxiously, "I also found out about this a few nights ago when Madam was talking in her sleep." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips but didn''t say anything. When the housekeeper saw the situation, she hurriedly said, "I''m sorry, Miss Jiang. I was the one who failed to protect the Madam and let her meet someone she shouldn''t have met. I ..." "It''s not your fault. Don''t blame yourself. I''ll go and see her." Jiang Ruolan quickly calmed her expression and nodded to the housekeeper before she went upstairs. Xian Zihao didn''t rush after her but instead looked around and noticed that the furniture in the Jiang Family Residence was exactly as before. Zhou Qingling had been living here for a year, and nothing seemed to have changed at all. Jiang Ruolan walked up the stairs and when she reached the door of the room, the door was opened from the inside. Senior Zhou, whom she had not seen for a long time, stood in the doorway. When he saw Jiang Ruolan, he was not at all surprised, as if he already knew of her arrival. "You are here. Where''s Zihao? Isn''t he here with you?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at Senior Zhou and paused. She nodded calmly. "He''s downstairs. He''ll be here soon. What do you want to talk to him about?" "When he was recovering in America, I couldn''t visit him. Now that I know that he has returned and married you, I want to have a good look at the both of you." Seeing that Jiang Ruolan was not displeased with his presence, Senior Zhou was happy. He immediately signaled her to come in and said, "Come in. Your mother is still asleep. Speak softly. Don''t wake her up." Jiang Ruolan came in and saw Zhou Qingling lying on the bed, sleeping soundly. Seeing Senior Zhou''s relaxed posture, Jiang Ruolan slowly walked to the bed. She looked at Zhou Qingling carefully before turning around and asking, "How is my mother?" Senior Zhou sat on the couch not too far away. He brought a cup of tea to his mouth and blew it gently before taking a sip. He then looked at her. "I asked the doctor to examine her condition yesterday and her condition is quite stable. It''s just that the housekeeper you hired was a little bit scared when she saw this situation." "Maybe it''s because the housekeeper didn''t know what had happened to Zhou Qingling, so when she''s suddenly depressed, the housekeeper didn''t know what to do. Actually, it''s not that serious. Let her rest for a while longer." Chapter 502 - Senior Zhou Came To Visit III Jiang Ruolan sighed softly. "It''s my fault. I rarely take the time to visit her. Although I usually look like I''m not afraid of heaven''s punishment, there are many times I realize that there are too many people and things I can''t deal with. By that, I will instinctively dodge and run away from facing the problem." Senior Zhou sipped his tea calmly. Hearing Jiang Ruolan''s words, he raised his eyes and looked at her, then smiled, "It''s just that you suffered too many injuries during your childhood. Not being able to face it doesn''t mean you don''t dare to face it. No one will force you to do anything, like" Senior Zhou paused before sighing. "If you don''t want to acknowledge me as your grandfather, I also know that I can''t force you. After all, this has led to your and Xiaoling''s tragic lives. While it''s not my fault, it also can be considered due to me." "The person who should say this is not you, Senior Zhou, but Jiang Guanyu." Jiang Ruolan cut him gently, "Senior Zhou, for the past two years, it''s not like I haven''t seen how you treated me. No one is stone-hearted; I always avoid contact with you because I don''t know if my mother can accept you as her father. After all, some of the tragedies back then were caused by you." Senior Zhou put down his cup of tea and stood up. He slowly walked towards her and looked at her with his old but eager eyes. "Ruolan, I know you''re a sensible child." Jiang Ruolan, however, just smiled. She didn''t take Senior Zhou''s words seriously but turned to see Zhou Qingling, who was sleeping. "Actually, a lot of things don''t matter anymore. I don''t understand. It''s been so long. Why did she go to see Jiang Guanyu?" "Hasn''t she suffered enough?" Jiang Ruolan rubbed her forehead while sighing. Her face was full of pain and helplessness. "Ruolan." As Jiang Ruolan stared at Zhou Qingling''s pale and sleepy face, she heard Xian Zihao calling her. She then turned around, only to see Xian Zihao walking in. "My mother is sleeping." Jiang Ruolan said. Xian Zihao patted her shoulder and said in a low voice, "I just asked someone to check the number. Jiang Guanyu is still in jail now, so it''s impossible for him to call your mother. He might be asking for someone''s help, but from the information I get, the person who specifically sent your mother to visit the prison should not be him." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were calm. "Could it be" "It''s Zhan Lian." Senior Zhou said from the side. "Indeed, she is a despicable woman who still won''t stop even after she goes there. Knowing that Jiang Residence is now under Xiaoling''s name, she found an opportunity to contact her friends outside and let Xiaoling visit them. According to the housekeeper, Xiaoling just wanted to see how they were doing that day, but who knows what Zhan Lian is still trying to do, and maybe, she said something that happened that year to provoke her." "My mother is not a muddle-headed person. Zhan Lian was able to snatch Jiang Guanyu from her many years ago because she used her power to oppress others. My mother was already wary of them. How could she let them affect her like that? There must be another reason." Jiang Ruolan said. "Don''t worry, I''ll go investigate. You can stay here with her." Xian Zihao caressed her shoulder gently. Jiang Ruolan nodded and thought for a moment before saying, "Maybe letting her stay here is not a good thing. When she asked to stay here, I shouldn''t have agreed to her request, nor should I agreed to let the Xian Family move the house to her name. She often said that she had let Jiang Guanyu go, but she never really did. I heard that Senior Huang always comes to visit her, but my mother..." Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything else. No matter how good Senior Huang was, humans always had personality. The unavailable, always the best. Maybe, even if you know that it''s not the best, you can''t let go of it. That was human nature. Even though Zhou Qingling was over fifty years old, she still can''t fully understand it in terms of relationships. Why the hate, and where did this hatred come from if it was not because of love? If it wasn''t for love, why did she insist on living in this big house? "Ruolan, I want to bring Xiaoling to the United States." Senior Zhou walked over and said this. Before Jiang Ruolan could say anything, Xian Zihao interrupted her, "I''m afraid this move is inappropriate." "Oh? Zihao have any other thoughts?" Senior Zhou asked with a smile. Xian Zihao pondered for a moment before replying, "United States is not the right place for her. No matter how large the country is, that country has brought back many bad memories of her. She may not want to live there." "Secondly, Ruolan is her daughter. Once she goes there, she will be far away from her daughter and grandchildren." "But I can give her the best mental therapy and life care. After all, I''m her father." Senior Zhou frowned "But would she be willing to recognize this so-called father?" Jiang Ruolan said softly. Senior Zhou remained silent as he heard her words. However, his brows were furrowed as if he was unwilling to back down from this matter. At this moment, Zhou Qingling, who was in a deep sleep, frowned slightly. Jiang Ruolan lowered her head. Seeing that Zhou Qingling had woken up, she exchanged glances with Xian Zihao and Senior Zhou, who also noticed her movements. Jiang Ruolan immediately sat on the bed and whispered, "Mom?" Zhou Qingling opened her eyes. First, there was a blurred look in her eyes, but then she looked doubtful. When she saw that it was Jiang Ruolan, her lips moved, but it was like she didn''t know what to say. "Mom, are you feeling better?" Although Jiang Ruolan had often met her mother over the last year, she had always been polite. Jiang Ruolan''s concerned face and tone eased some of the tension on Zhou Qingling''s face. "Lan." Zhou Qingling sat up slowly. She looked at her with a calm expression. Seeing her getting up, Jiang Ruolan quickly took the coat on the nearby chair and placed it on her (Zhou Qingling) shoulder. "You''re unwell. Don''t let yourself catch a cold." Zhou Qingling smiled faintly and as her gaze slowly shifted to Xian Zihao, she was stunned for a moment before a frown appeared on her forehead. "Why is he here?" "Mom." Xian Zihao acted as if he didn''t see the vague rejection in Zhou Qingling''s eyes and just politely called out to her. Zhou Qingling couldn''t say anything because of the way he had called her. She didn''t even spare a glance at Senior Zhou, who was standing behind them. Instead, she turned her gaze to Jiang Ruolan. She then took her hands and said happily, "Lan, you finally came to see me." "Hmm. I''m really sorry because I haven''t visited you. Due to hectic work, I was busy until I didn''t have time to come to G City. Usually, Chiahao and An Na will accompany me, but this time, Zihao also came together with us. Mom, if you want to go back to H City, we can go back together." "I am not going." Zhou Qingling, who was nervously staring at Jiang Ruolan, immediately calmed down. She turned her face away and frowned. Senior Zhou approached and was about to speak when Zhou Qingling suddenly raised her head and looked at him without expression, "When did you come? Who gave you permission to be here? Get out!" Zhou Qingling coldly looked at Senior Zhou, whose expression immediately stiffened. She mercilessly pointed towards the door and ordered him to leave. "Mom, these two days, you are not in a good mental state. Didn''t Senior Zhou come here two days ago? He took care of you, have you forgotten?" Jiang Ruolan gently pressed Zhou Qingling''s hand down as she tried to persuade her in a soft voice, but her (Jiang Ruolan) eyes were filled with anxiety. Looks like Zhou Qingling''s mental illness still had some aftereffects. She was actually unable to remember all of the events that just happened. "I let him in?" Zhou Qingling was stunned and looked hesitantly at her. Chapter 503 - Senior Zhou Came To Visit IV Just as Jiang Ruolan was about to say something, Xian Zihao suddenly put his hand on her shoulder. When she turned around, he looked at her with a calm look but quietly reminded her that at this moment, Zhou Qingling''s condition was unknown. They can''t say anything that will affect her. Under his silent eyes, Jiang Ruolan immediately understood. She pursed her lip and didn''t continue to speak; instead, she comfortably held Zhou Qingling''s hand and smiled, "Mom, let''s stop talking about this. I rarely come here to see you, not to mention that Zihao is here today too, and Chiahao and An Na are also outside. Our family is finally reunited, so we should celebrate it. What do you want to eat? Zihao and I will go out to buy the ingredients. We will stay here for the night and accompany you, alright?" Zhou Qingling hurriedly nodded her head, but after nodding her head, she hesitantly looked at Xian Zihao, who was smiling faintly at her. He knew Zhou Qingling still mind with his identity as Xian Family. "Senior Zhou, let''s go down and chat." Seeing that Zhou Qingling seemed to have something to say to Jiang Ruolan, Xian Zihao turned around and smiled faintly at Senior Zhou, who had been left alone the entire time. Senior Zhou looked at Xian Zihao for a moment and understood what he meant. He then nodded thoughtfully. After they both left the room, Jiang Ruolan bent down to help Zhou Qingling get up. "Come on, let me ask the housekeeper to warm some milk for you first. Zihao and I will personally make a fancy dinner for you later." "Lan." Zhou Qingling''s legs moved to the side of the bed and touched the floor, but she didn''t stand up. She just called Jiang Ruolan calmly. Jiang Ruolan lowered her gaze to look at Zhou Qingling with a smile in her eyes. "Xian Zihao. What does he mean to you?" "Why do you ask?" "Tell me, I want you to tell the truth. If you were to leave Xian Zihao, what will happen to you?" Zhou Qingling looked at her seriously. The panic she had before this had disappeared. Jiang Ruolan looked at her and then smiled. She replied seriously, "If I left Xian Zihao now, I probably wouldn''t die for Chiahao and An Na, but I might not have a heart in this life." Zhou Qingling was silent for a moment, then she said slowly, "Lan, maybe mom shouldn''t force my past hatred and resentment on you. For you, mom has already accepted Chiahao and An Na, two children with Xian Family blood flowing inside their bodies but Xian Zihao...If I give you a choice, do you want him or me?" Jiang Ruolan looked at Zhou Qingling''s calm face in silence. "Do you really want to ask such a question?" "I know it''s not easy to get your forgiveness for lying, but Lan--" "Mom." Jiang Ruolan held her hand and said softly, "Three years ago, I chose one. At the time, I thought you were really forced to die by Xian Jian, but the truth is actually the opposite. Auntie Jia''s death to you might be the same as your own feelings and I can''t say that I''m not happy that the person who died wasn''t you, but if you force me to choose, I will not choose." "I will never leave Xian Zihao. I have no reason to leave or to hurt him. You should know that he has given me all the happiness since I met and married him. A man like that is one in a million in this world and from now on, no matter what happens, I will never leave him. You are my mother, and I will not leave you too, so please do not force me." Zhou Qingling''s expression wasn''t as complicated as Jiang Ruolan had imagined. She just smiled in relief and gently rubbed her head. "Stupid child, is that how you think of your mother? I admit that I really don''t want to be tolerant in this matter, but back then in Imperial City, I could tell that he was very important to you. Even if I forced you to leave him for me, your heart could not leave him. I am getting older and holding a grudge is already a habit for me, but I really don''t want to hurt you anymore." Seeing Jiang Ruolan''s shocked look, Zhou Qingling sighed again and laughed, "I just want to hear what my daughter said from the bottom of her heart. Now that I hear it, I am relieved. Xian Zihao is indeed a good man who is hard to come by. I can accept a really nice guy for my daughter." Jiang Ruolan''s eyes were warm and full of tears. She held Zhou Qingling''s hand tightly and grinned. "Thank you, mom." Jiang Ruolan got up and let Zhou Qingling change her clothes. When she opened the door, even before she stepped forward, she suddenly saw Xian Zihao, who had returned at an unknown time, standing outside the door. Jiang Ruolan was surprised for a moment. She looked at him and saw the gentle light in his eyes. She immediately understood. It was obvious that he had heard her conversation with her mother just now. "Where''s Senior Zhou?" She whispered as she hurried to close the door behind her. "Downstairs." Xian Zihao replied softly. He then took her hand and held it. With a slight smile on his face, he said, "Your mother is still a reasonable person after all. Your previous worries are all gone now." Jiang Ruolan nodded. "Now that I''m also a mother, in the future, I might be able to experience something like this. In the end, she gave up for me. But ...She still has people she can''t let go of." Xian Zihao comforted her and squeezed her hand gently, "I will deal with Jiang Guanyu''s matter. Leave it all to me, hmm?" "I''m not sure if my mom really forgot what happened in these few days or if she faked it." Jiang Ruolan said while rubbing her forehead. "I--" Before she could finish speaking, there was a sound from the door behind her. Jiang Ruolan closed her mouth. Xian Zihao knew what she meant, so he just nodded silently to reassure her. "Leave it to me, hmm?" Xian Zihao said softly before leading her to the balcony next door, as if asking her to see something there. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were playing under a tree in the front yard of Jiang Residence. Under the tree, there was a custom-made stone table and chairs. They both happily circled around the stone table. Xian Zihao didn''t say anything, and neither did Jiang Ruolan. She just watched everything under the tree with a sweet smile on her face. Jiang Ruolan understood what Xian Zihao was thinking. He remembered the scene from back then. Back then, under the same tree, she was lying on the snow and holding the legs of his pants. It was already in the past. No matter what had happened and no matter what memories this place had brought to them, now, their children were having fun there. Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were the crystallization of their love. The presence of the two of them had cleared up all the grievances of the past with happiness. Jiang Ruolan smiled at him and said, "Zihao, do you know what I thought when I met you back then?" Xian Zihao raised his delicate eyebrows and smiled. "What?" Jiang Ruolan looked out the window and watched the two children skip the stone table and laughed from the bottom of her heart. As she laughed, she said softly, "During the many years I was in the Jiang Family, I rarely had the opportunity to see anyone other than them and only the people from the Qin Family knew the existence of Yijun and me. At that time, only Qin Gengxin, who would sometimes come and make trouble. You are a stranger that I met for the first time in this place. No one within the Jiang Family is willing to help me, whether it is a servant or a temporary worker. When I met you, it was the first time in my life that I''d felt hope." Chapter 504 - Jiang Guanyu Is Sick Xian Zihao''s expression darkened as he held her hand tightly. "Ruolan, I ..." Jiang Ruolan smiled and shook her head, "It''s also because of you; for the first time, I feel sadness and despair after hope. If it wasn''t for your appearance and if it wasn''t because you didn''t like interfering in strangers'' affairs, I would not see the world clearly. There are many things that I actually cannot rely on others to survive." "Zihao, in fact, you were the one who taught me the first lesson of my life. You always said that I was like a hedgehog, but in reality, this hedgehog was born because of you. That winter, I learned to be independent." As Jiang Ruolan spoke, she smiled and looked at him. Seeing the deep pain and remorse in Xian Zihao''s eyes, she intentionally made the smile even wider. After that, she giggled and asked, "What? Feeling sorry? Regret it?" Xian Zihao''s lips curved into a beautiful curve as he placed his arms around her shoulders and hugged her. He then whispered in her ear, "Time and temperament can teach teenagers a lot of things, but I don''t want to turn you into a hedgehog. Please forgive me, Ruolan?" Jiang Ruolan silently shook her head in his embrace. She wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly, absorbing the warmth of his embrace. "To be able to make it this far, everything is worth it." At this moment, the door of Zhou Qingling''s room opened and she slowly walked out. Her legs became more agile after recovering for the past years. As long as she didn''t walk too fast, it wouldn''t affect her normal walking speed. "Mom, you''re done." Jiang Ruolan pulled away from Xian Zihao''s embrace and turned around. She straightened her hair and walked towards Zhou Qingling, smiling. Zhou Qingling naturally saw what happened just now and simply curled her lips. Her gaze swept Xian Zihao and finally, a faint smile appeared on her face. "Chiahao and An Na are outside?" Zhou Qingling asked him. Xian Zihao nodded and pointed to the window at the side. "They''re playing over there." "I''ll check on the kids. You two must be tired from the journey. Go back to your room and take a shower. Rest for a few hours. No need to be in a hurry to cook dinner." Zhou Qingling walked closer, looking at Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na outside the window then turned around and went downstairs. At this moment, Xian Zihao''s cell phone rang. Jiang Ruolan gestured for him to pick up the phone and go downstairs with Zhou Qingling. When she returned to the second floor, she saw Xian Zihao put down the phone at the same time. "What''s wrong?" Jiang Ruolan asked hesitantly as she watched the look in his eyes getting darker. Xian Zihao looked at her for a moment and said, "Jiang Guanyu was diagnosed with esophageal cancer while he was imprisoned and is now at the middle stage." "Esophageal cancer?" Jiang Ruolan was shocked. "Was it because the food in there wasn''t good?" "There are many causes for this type of cancer, basically excessive amounts of smoking, drinking, eating hot foods, and esophageal inflammation directly worsens to the level of esophageal cancer. A moment ago, someone just called and said that if Jiang Guanyu went to the hospital for surgery, there is still a chance for him to recover temporarily." Xian Zihao said indifferently. His fingers searched for the number on his phone, as if he were trying to call someone. Jiang Ruolan didn''t say anything. She just leaned against the wall with her head lowered. Noticing her sudden silence, Xian Zihao didn''t interrupt her train of thoughts. He just dialed a few numbers on his cell phone and then went to the side to make a call. Jiang Ruolan walked to the window and looked outside. He saw Zhou Qingling sitting on a stone bench, hugging Xian Chiahao and playing with him. Xian An Na opened her arms to ask her grandmother to hug them together. She looked jealous and stomped her feet from time to time, but Zhou Qingling was purposely teasing her, turning her body away to ignore the little thing whose mouth was pouting. After an unknown period of time, Jiang Ruolan felt a warmth on her shoulder. Turning around, she saw Xian Zihao standing behind her. "I don''t really know if my mom really forgot about what happened the last few days or if she faked it. She didn''t want to tell me, afraid I would be worried. But at least now I could understand why she insisted on going to the prison to see them even though she knew it was a trap set by Zhan Lian." Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and sighed, then said in a low voice, "Since she insisted on staying here, I know that she still hasn''t let go of him completely. I couldn''t understand why she still hung onto a bastard like Jiang Guanyu." "Love and hate are both extremes." Xian Zihao said calmly, "I contacted the person in charge there. They know what to do." Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips, no longer saying anything. She just looked outside the window at Zhou Qingling and said softly, "Zihao, help me tell Zhan Lian, if she wants to bring Jiang Guanyu to the hospital for treatment, if she wants to save his life, she must use her own dignity. She doesn''t have to do anything outrageous, as long as she sincerely apologizes in front of my mother. If she doesn''t want to, let her continue to hug Jiang Guanyu and wait for his death." She turned and looked at Xian Zihao. "Do you think I''m being cruel to my father?" Xian Zihao smiled. "You''re thinking too much." Jiang Ruolan turned her head away uncomfortably. "I just " "You just want to see if Zhan Lian can really subdue her dignity for the sake of her husband. If she can''t do it, it will only prove that she really doesn''t care about her husband, but you still won''t just watch Jiang Guanyu die. In the end, you still wish I could find the best doctor to save him, right?" Xian Zihao was looking at her with a faint smile, but his words were true. Seeing that he had seen through her, Jiang Ruolan didn''t reply. In the end, she could only say in a very small voice, "Actually, this isn''t the time for me to choose. Since he is unwilling to accept treatment, he definitely has his own wish. I don''t want to care too much about him. Being able to save his life isn''t because I''m soft-hearted, that''s just because of my mother. I just want my mother to have a reason to continue living a good life." "Would you like to arrange a meeting with Jiang Guanyu?" Xian Zihao pushed a strand of hair from her cheek behind her ear as he spoke softly. Jiang Ruolan firmly shook her head and said after a while, "I won''t." "He''s not worthy of us doing so much." She looked out the window. "As a man and a father, he was a failure and I had no reason to meet with him." Then, she raised her head and said, "Zihao, let''s solve this matter quickly. When my mother is in better shape, can we invite Senior Huang to come here?" Xian Zihao smiled thinly as if he understood what she was thinking, "Why don''t we take your mom to F City after our wedding? Let her look around and stay at Aerial Club. Maybe it''s better this way." Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrows. "Wedding?" Yes, it was a wedding, but Xian Zihao didn''t say much to Jiang Ruolan. Instead, he smiled mysteriously. Chapter 505 - Buy A New Wife Time flew. In the blink of an eye, a year had passed. On this day, a small four-year-old loli suddenly ran out of the front yard of Xian Residence and hugged Jiang Yijun''s legs as soon as he got out of a car. She cried, "Uncle Yijun! Marry me!" Jiang Yijun had just returned from a business trip and was pounced on by Xian An Na even before he entered the door. He was shocked by her words and confused. Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan walked out and shouted, "Xian An Na, what nonsense you are talking about? Hurry up, you have to go to kindergarten today! Grandpa Li''s car is ready and your big brother is already waiting inside! Hurry up and eat breakfast." Xian An Na cried loudly, but there were no tears at all. She pulled on Jiang Yijun''s pants and said with a wronged face, "Uncle Yijun! Marry me! Mommy once said, unless I grow up and get married, I should go to kindergarten! The aunts and teachers there are not fun, I didn''t want to go! Just marry me!" Jiang Yijun sighed; he didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He bent down and pinched Xian An Na''s chubby, smooth face, "Little thing, let''s not talk about whether you''re legal to marry, just based on our relationship, we are uncle and niece. If I marry you, that tigress mother of yours will skin me alive!" "Jiang Yijun! No wonder she''s been so attached to you these past few months. Look at what you say, don''t teach bad things to her!" Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched as she looked at him. She then walked over to Xian An Na and looked at her sternly. "Hurry up and go eat your breakfast!" Xian An Na pouted. She raised her head to look at Jiang Ruolan with her big eyes. Then, she turned around and ran back angrily. Jiang Ruolan just watched the spoiled little girl. At a glance, she could tell that Xian An Na had returned to the living room and was lying on the couch, feeling all wrong as she waited for the Old Man to come down to pity her. "This little girl is really getting naughty." Jiang Yijun also smiled as he looked in the direction Xian An Na was running. Jiang Ruolan rubbed her forehead and sighed, "Last year, she was pretty obedient. This year, we often visited here and her grandparents and great-grandfather pampered her. She has been going to kindergarten for less than half a month, and now she wants to skip school. I really don''t know whose temper she follows!" Jiang Yijun immediately raised his eyebrow and chuckled. "I remember you often skipped class when you were young." Jiang Ruolan immediately looked at him. "Nonsense! I was often forced to skip class by that ancestor, Qin Gengxin, for poking a beehive!" "Yeah, you were forced." Jiang Yijun nodded while raising his eyebrow meaningfully. Jiang Ruolan put her hand on her waist. "Don''t talk anymore. You just came back from a business trip, so go inside first. It''s too early. The Old Man is listening to a radio in the bedroom. Dad came out for morning practice. Mom went to America two days ago, and Zihao had another important meeting with the government last night. Since he hasn''t returned yet, you can go back to your room to clean up. I''ll ask Nanny Cheng to prepare breakfast for you." "Alright." Jiang Yijun smiled and didn''t say anything else. However, before he went inside, Jiang Ruolan took one of the bags from his hand and helped him carry it inside. Jiang Yijun''s mouth twitched. Jiang Ruolan put Jiang Yijun''s bag aside and walked to the couch in the living room. "Xian An Na, get up. It''s already 7.00. If you don''t eat now, you''ll be late." Jiang Yijun entered and saw her getting up from the couch. Xian An Na jumped off the couch and started going back and forth in the house. No one knows what she''s looking for. "What is she looking for?" Jiang Yijun asked. Jiang Ruolan also looked at Xian An Na suspiciously as she (Xian An Na) paced around the house. "I do not know." However, as if she couldn''t find the person, she walked towards Jiang Ruolan with an angry look on her face. Following Jiang Ruolan''s behavior, Xian An Na put one hand on her waist and asked where her father went. It looked like this girl was looking for reinforcements. Jiang Ruolan didn''t answer her question. She just raised her eyebrow and shrugged. She refused to tell her. "I want to tell daddy that you''re bullying me!" With a pout on her face, Xian An Na continued to walk around the house reluctantly. Seeing Nanny Cheng walking down the stairs, she ran up to her and asked, "Grandma Cheng, Grandma Cheng! Did you see my daddy?" Nanny Cheng was stunned for a moment and stopped walking. She first looked at Xian An Na''s serious face with a smile, then looked at Jiang Ruolan, who was next to the door, and Jiang Yijun, who looked like he was watching a show. Jiang Ruolan gave Nanny Cheng a light shake of her head, telling her not to say anything to Xian An Na. Nanny Cheng wakes up earlier than them every day. She always knew that Xian An Na didn''t like going to kindergarten. Finally, after a leisurely walk around the house, Xian An Na asked Jiang Ruolan in a loud voice, "Where did your husband go? I guess he doesn''t want you anymore. He went to the supermarket to buy a new wife!" Before Jiang Ruolan could get angry, before Jiang Yijun and Nanny Cheng could burst out laughing, the door behind them suddenly opened. It was unknown when Xian Zihao had returned. As soon as he went inside, he heard Xian An Na''s angry screams and words. He was stunned for a moment and there was a strange look in his eyes. "Pfftt.." Nanny Cheng couldn''t refrain from laughing as she turned towards the door. "Young Master, you''re back. I''ll go prepare breakfast. In this kitchen, there are only two children''s meals. I will prepare what the others have eaten." Xian Zihao lowered his hand from the door handle and smiled. "What happened?" Jiang Yijun shrugged at him, which meant that he couldn''t explain it. However, Jiang Ruolan''s face darkened as she turned around and looked at him. "I wake up early every day to suffer this for at least an hour. Aren''t you supposed to know what exactly had happened?" Xian Zihao understood immediately, but before he could say anything, Xian An Na happily approached him. "Daddy! You''re back!" She ran towards him and hugged his thighs. She then said with a flattering smile, "Daddy, did you go to the supermarket to buy a new wife? Why did you take so long?" Jiang Ruolan lowered her head and, at the same time, used her fingers to rub her forehead. This gave her a headache. Xian Zihao smiled and bent down to pick up the increasingly naughty Xian An Na. He kissed her little face lightly. "What excuse do you have this time? Look at how it angers mommy. Hurry up, go apologize to her." Chapter 506 - Untitled Xian An Na pouted and muttered in a low voice, "Mommy always let me and big brother go to kindergarten every day. Aunties and teachers there are not fun." "What do you think is more fun?" Xian Zihao asked with a smile. "I want to play in the sand with other children, neither the teachers nor aunts will allow me, and I want to catch dragonflies, they will not allow me either. Only big brother will listen to them obediently. I don''t want to write or draw at all, I don''t want to." Jiang Ruolan sighed in relief as she watched Xian Zihao lead Xian An Na to the couch, having a father-daughter''s talk. "I''ll go back to my room and take a shower first. I''ll come down later." Jiang Yijun picked up his bag and was about to go upstairs when Jiang Ruolan quickly picked up another small bag beside her and said, "I''ll accompany you." Jiang Yijun stopped and pointed to Xian Zihao and Xian An Na. "What about them?" "There''s no problem handing it over to Zihao. Can''t you see beneath the surface of the calm aura, Zihao has a daddy''s heart? Don''t worry, let''s go." Jiang Ruolan followed him upstairs casually. On the way upstairs, Jiang Yijun turned around and looked at Xian Zihao, who was sitting on the couch. He looked thoughtful, but he didn''t say anything. He just walked up with Jiang Ruolan. "What kind of gift did you buy for Chiahao and An Na this time?" Inside the room, Jiang Ruolan turned around and smiled at Jiang Yijun. Jiang Yijun sighed, "The gifts I bought for them the last two times were almost eaten by the two children. Plus, I don''t have time or opportunity to go out and buy them." "It''s fine. We also can''t make them get used to asking for gifts from you every time you work outside." Jiang Ruolan put down Jiang Yijun''s small bag on the bed and opened it to take the dirty clothes inside. As soon as she opened the bag and took out two pieces of clothing, she suddenly smelled a perfume. Jiang Ruolan raised her eyebrow, looked down at the navy-striped shirt in her hand, then turned to see the tired Jiang Yijun, who was sitting on the couch not far from the bed with eyes wide open. "Sigh." She stood next to him and pushed his shoulder. "Yijun, if I hadn''t been your sister for twenty-five years and habitually helped you clean up after you returned from your business trip, I really wouldn''t have had the chance to find out that you''ve been on the business trip with the same person. Why did you always have the same perfume scent on your clothes?" Jiang Yijun suddenly opened his eyes, turned his head to look at her, then looked at the shirt in her hand. His mouth twitched, and he got up, walking towards the bathroom as if nothing had happened. "This isn''t the perfume you''re used to wearing, so it means you''re with someone." Jiang Ruolan immediately became happy. She shook the clothes in her hands and said casually, "My dear brother, this perfume is very light and definitely a perfume from a good brand. Let me think On whose body did I smell before?" "Do women as they get older become more gossipy?" Jiang Yijun walked to the bathroom and snorted in disdain as he unbuttoned his shirt. "F*ck you! I''m only twenty-seven and a half years old!" Jiang Ruolan picked up his shirt and threw it at his head. "Twenty-seven and a half!" Jiang Yijun twisted his body and mimicked the tone. Then, he couldn''t help but laugh as he went into the bathroom. Jiang Ruolan curled her lips. Ever since she''d turned twenty-five, she''d used half a year to calculate her age. She didn''t want to admit that she was nearly thirty. But the perfume on the shirt ... It seemed that Heaven did not disappoint those who are willing to work hard. Jiang Yijun was not a small leader in a government department. When he first came there to work as a chief, he already had a cute little sister, Zhao Huifang. This girl kept harassing and chasing after him, but this brat wouldn''t even spare a glance at her. He kept pushing the girl away. It was said that after Jiang Yijun was promoted last year, the girl became his secretary due to her work performance and having someone influential in her family. Could it be that she''s the one who also went on these trips with him? Jiang Ruolan secretly speculated about Jiang Yijun''s actions as he went on a business trip. She walked over to pick up the shirt and put it in her hand. She smiled and went back to his bag to help him pack his clothes. When Jiang Ruolan came down, Old Man Xian also walked down with his cane. She quickly walked over to support him. The old man looked at her and immediately smiled, "Oh, it''s you, spoiled girl. Your grandpa''s legs aren''t good now and wherever you see me, you always help me. Sigh. Cui Liuxian had left. Guiying did not return home for three years after her marriage. Zihao and Yijun are usually too busy. Right now, the ones who care the most about their grandfather, it''s only you." Jiang Ruolan smiled. "Grandfather, if I didn''t have my annual leave from the company recently, I wouldn''t have a chance to accompany you. So don''t praise me too highly." Old Man Xian just smiled. He held her hand with one hand and said as he walked downstairs, "Ruolan, how is your mother?" Although the matter was basically over, Old Man Xian always asked her about it as if he still felt a little guilty. So, for so long, the Old Man had always been especially concerned and careful when treating her. He was afraid that he would hurt his grandchildren and great-grandchildren because of his mistake. They both walked down the stairs. Jiang Ruolan looked out the window and saw Xian Zihao leading Xian An Na, the little brat, towards Old Li''s car. Jiang Ruolan helped the old man sit on the couch, scooped a walnut soup into a small bowl before saying, "My mother is fine. A few months ago, Zihao and I accompanied her to F City and stayed at Aerial Club for a few days until my mother finally got into the mood to work with Senior Huang on the orchard. She said that this is the way to exercise and it''s good for her body." "I would send someone to take a look and see how their relationship develops. Although I am her daughter, I didn''t have the courage to ask." Jiang Ruolan smiled when she said this. She then placed the bowl on the tea table, "Grandpa, drink it while it''s still hot. The meal will start soon, and the doctor has warned you to take care of your diet. Your body is no longer as healthy as it used to be. Before every meal, you should drink some nourishing soup to prevent yourself from being too full." Old Man Xian chuckled slightly. He took the bowl and gently stirred the soup with a spoon. After taking a sip, he looked at her again. "Senior Zhou didn''t come to see her this year?" Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and shook her head slowly. "My mother treated him like a stranger and didn''t recognize him, but at the same time, she also chose not to hate him." Old Man Xian sighed and then said, "There are many things that can''t be forced. Not all things can have the best end, and not all stories can be fully put together. Yet, this is also your mother''s forgiveness for everyone." Jiang Ruolan smiled but didn''t say anything. Perhaps Zhou Qingling''s personality was a bit extreme, but since she was born, over the years, she had accepted too much injustice and ugliness, resulting in this kind of her. Still, she willingly gave up everything for her daughter, gradually accepting a new life, gradually adjusting to what was now indeed the greatest forgiveness for the past. Chapter 507 - Happily Ever After Ever since Jiang Guanyu contracted his cancer last year, Zhan Lian had chosen not to let go of her dignity and face. And when they sent Jiang Guanyu to the hospital to treat him, the cancer cells in his body had spread, so the doctor could only say that he would do his best to prolong his life. Zhan Lian will never know about all this. Because of the choices she made, Jiang Ruolan meant to tell Jiang Guanyu about this and let him see what kind of woman he chose to live with for more than twenty-five years for the sake of money. When he first entered the hospital, Jiang Guanyu asked the doctor to find a way to contact Jiang Ruolan. He wanted to see her and Zhou Qingling again. Jiang Ruolan didn''t want him to disturb her mother''s life again, so she went to see him alone. That day, she saw Jiang Guanyu''s helplessness, remorse, and many things that she couldn''t be able to explain clearly. Jiang Guanyu kept saying he was sorry, sorry for ruining the mother and daughter''s life, and he wanted to meet Zhou Qingling again. He wanted to explain to her what had happened years ago. He wanted to explain that there were some things Zhou Qingling never knew about, and he wanted to explain them to her clearly. Jiang Ruolan didn''t give him a chance to explain himself. She just sat on the edge of the bed while feeding Jiang Guanyu the medicine the doctor had given him and said, "It doesn''t matter if you really had to do or if that''s just the reason for you to ask for forgiveness. If you really feel sorry for her, if she still has a little place in your heart, then don''t disturb her peaceful and happy life anymore. Let her not have anything related with you, let her be happier." On that day, Jiang Guanyu didn''t say anything and just quietly drank the medicine. However, before Jiang Ruolan left, she saw the trace of regret in his eyes. What''s the use of it? It''s already too late. Not all apologies can be exchanged with one sentence. Moreover, his so-called helplessness and regret were unable to redeem the youth of that woman he had hurt. It was only then that Jiang Ruolan realized that life was really cruel. That the past was irreversible, and every step we took next, there was still one mystery after another. The only thing we could do was appreciate the happiness we could grasp in front of us. *** The wedding that Xian Zihao had owed to Jiang Ruolan all this time was finally held. That day in late summer, in the middle of an ocean of flowers around Lijiang and Shangri-La, Jiang Ruolan was wearing a snow-white wedding dress. Her light gown filled with layers upon layers of bows, and it was said that this butterfly bow was something that a mother should have on her wedding dress. On that day, Jiang Ruolan''s beauty was like a fairy descending from heaven. The hand of the stylist specially hired by the Xian Family seemed to have a magical touch, giving Jiang Ruolan a glorious and beautiful appearance. Standing in the middle of the ocean of flowers, her beauty was truly stunning. On the left side, on the big screen, the artist told a short story about Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan in the form of a sand painting. Xian Zihao''s tall figure can be spotted easily among the crowd. Because the Old Man had been through so many things these past years, he began to accept Jiang Ruolan and Jiang Yijun''s inseparable sibling relationship. Jiang Ruolan was slowly led by Zhou Qingling and Jiang Yijun. She slowly walked through the ocean of flowers towards the man in the white suit. "Where are Chiahao and An Na?" As Jiang Ruolan walked forward, she remembered that she had not seen the two children in a long time. She immediately turned and looked at Zhou Qingling and Jiang Yijun. At this time, in the aisle on both sides of the crowd, Xian Chiahao, who was dressed in a black children''s suit with a pink bow tied around his neck and Xian An Na, who wore a beautiful pink princess dress appeared. They both were holding a bouquet of red roses as they waited for her. "Mommy." Xian Chiahao immediately stood in front of Jiang Ruolan with Xian An Na, giving her the bouquet of roses. Jiang Ruolan immediately understood why Xian Zihao took so long to prepare for this wedding. This was a wish she had once made, she had said that a wedding was not necessary, as long as their marriage was happy forever. If there really was a wedding, she wished that her children could be a flower boys and flower girl. A year ago, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were just three years old. Although they were very smart children, they may not be able to work well with wedding arrangements. Now, four years old Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na were standing in front of her eyes. Jiang Ruolan smiled knowingly, bent down, took the rose handed to her. She then kissed the faces of the two children and whispered in their ears, "Mommy loves you." "We love mommy too!" Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na also kissed each of her cheeks with a smile before they were pulled slowly to the side by Zhan An, who had walked closer. Finally, the two children were arranged to stand on either side of her, accompanying her in the direction of the man in the crowd. Jiang Ruolan smiled sweetly, her eyes full of happiness. When her hand was placed gently on his, she felt the warmth of his palms and the firmness of his emotions. Xian Zihao hugged her tightly before pulling her to his side until they stood side by side in silent understanding. The sand painting on the big screen continued to play, but the melodious music changed into a more pleasant tune at the same time. Xian Zihao was looking at Jiang Ruolan with a smile. Before the ceremony started, Bai Jing walked over and joked, "President Xian, how many years do you have to go through before you finally manage to get the beautiful Miss Jiang?" Xian Zihao sighed and laughed. "It''s not easy." He raised her hand, put it to his lips, and kissed it lightly. "Am I right, wifey?" "You two!" Jiang Ruolan looked at each of them, but her bright and clear eyes were filled with shy smiles. "So many people here, and you''re teasing me. Didn''t you say that we would hold a low profile wedding?" Jiang Ruolan turned her head to look at Xian Zihao. "Why are there so many people here?" Xian Zihao smiled and he seemed to be helpless. "Do you think these people will miss out on this golden opportunity? Who dares not to come to President Xian''s wedding when they hear it? Even if you go abroad to get married, they will definitely fly to participate, let alone get married at home." Bai Jing muttered to the side and then laughed, "What? Is our Mrs. Xian embarrassed?" "There are too many people, I am indeed a little embarrassed." Jiang Ruolan blinked and looked at Xian Zihao, only to see that he was still looking at her with gentle eyes. She could see clearly every expression and smile in his eyes. Her face immediately turned red when the wedding symphony was playing. Jiang Ruolan quickly turned around with her hand still in his hand and looked at the people in front of her. The guests were all smiling at both of them. Their smiles were full of blessings. Jiang Ruolan let out a sigh of relief and a happy smile appeared on her face as she looked at everyone. Her husband was an influential figure in the business world as well as government. She definitely wanted to have a low-key wedding, but they can''t be low-key. Even though the outcome was like this, Jiang Ruolan was very happy and satisfied. Since heaven has destined her happiness to be witnessed in front of so many people, she will gladly receive this with a sincere smile and blessing. When the wedding ceremony began, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na casually stood next to Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao. A happy family of four was gathering in an ocean of fragrant flowers for a happy baptism. Bai Jing looked at Xian Zihao. "Xian Zihao, the groom, please swear in the name of love that you are willing to marry this woman and let her be your wife?" Xian Zihao tightened his grip on Jiang Ruolan''s hand and said seriously, "I''m willing." "Whether you are in a difficult situation, rich or poor, healthy or sick, are you willing to spend your life with her, never leave her, love her, cherish her, and live together forever?" "I do." "Jiang Ruolan, the bride, please swear in the name of love that you are willing to marry this man and let him be your husband?" "I''m willing!" Jiang Ruolan smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescents. "Whether you are in a difficult situation, rich or poor, healthy or sick, are you willing to spend your life with him, never leave him, love him, cherish him, and live together forever?" "I do." "Since you all have made the promise of love with your hearts, then give the symbol of your respective love to the one you love! Please change your wedding ring. When you put this little ring on your lover''s finger, it means from now on you will give up your heart and life to each other. May you both love each other and live a happy life. From now on, you will officially be husband and wife. What are you waiting for? Give the most sincere hugs and the sweetest kisses to your life partner! My friends, bless them!" When the host finished uttering his words of blessing, the ocean of flowers around them suddenly emitted the salutary sound of a cannon. After that, the sky was filled with falling petals. **** After the wedding, a family of four went back to Greenville Residence. Jiang Ruolan changed into her sleeping nightgown and sat on the bed. She then looked at Xian Zihao, who was sitting against the headboard. "Zihao, I think you should start to restrain yourself. If this continued, I''m sure I will get pregnant again. Now, with both little troublemakers in our family, sooner or later, I will have gray hair because of them!" "Am I still not in control?" Xian Zihao looked so surprised and astonished. "Wife, are you planning to let your husband go fasting until he gives up?" "Let me calculate." Without waiting for Jiang Ruolan to speak, Xian Zihao took her hand and opened one of her fingertips. "This year, Chiahao and An Na are four years old and they have already gone to kindergarten. You can also relax during the day. If you get pregnant again, you can be queen for another ten months. Your husband is willing to be your servant, so I think it is good for both of us. It''s better for both of us to continue to have a child; otherwise, Chiahao and An Na will be lonely. We have to give them a little brother or a sister." "Lonely my ass!" Jiang Ruolan picked up the pillow and hit his head, "I don''t care. Anyway, I''m going to sleep with the kids tonight. You sleep in the master bedroom alone. I need to stay away from the beast!" She continued to swing the pillow over his head before Xian Zihao grabbed her hand and pushed her to the bed, covering both of their bodies with a blanket. Family education must not be taken from the husband! . . (THE END) Chapter 508 - Do Barbie Dolls Have A Daddy New York, United States of America. "President Xian, you''ve been on vacation for a week. Aren''t you at all worried about your company?" A thirty years old female secretary with silver-framed glasses stood next to a woman with a beautiful face. The beautiful woman was Xian Guiying. She was wearing a reddish-brown women''s shirt and a pair of light-colored slacks. She carried a three years old girl in one hand, handed the bag to the secretary with the other, and said with a smile, "It''s fine. With Vice President Wei around, nothing is going to happen. He was my brother''s right-hand man before. I''ve only been on vacation for a few days, it won''t affect anything." "Sigh, when other women take their children out to play for a few days, they will always be urged by their husbands to come home early. They won''t feel at ease with their wives and children outside, but you, President Xian" The moment the secretary said so, she immediately shut her mouth. She looked like she accidentally said something wrong and was about to slap her own mouth. Xian Guiying looked at the secretary behind her and smiled in disagreement. "Sister Dai, it''s not like you don''t know my situation." She put on her sunglasses and walked past a boutique. "Recently, Qianqian was too eager to go out to play and it was rare for Xian Enterprise not to be too busy, so I applied for leave with Brother Wei and took the child out to play for a few days. Are you going to continue nagging in my ears? You''re just in your early thirties, yet you''ve made yourself sound like an aunt who likes to nag all day." Secretary Dai shook her head helplessly. She knew it wasn''t good to mention it when Xian Guiying finally had a good mood to bring her child out to play, so she didn''t say anything more. "Mommy!" The little girl in Xian Guiying''s arm suddenly looked excitedly at a children''s toy store across the street. She lifted her little finger and pointed at the Barbie doll at the glass window. Her round eyes were sparkled. Xian Guiying looked over there and the corner of her mouth twitched. She then patted her daughter''s back lightly, "Spoiled little girl, why do you like Barbie dolls so much? There are already four at home, still not enough for you to play? Change to other dolls, okay?" "I want it, I want it ~" Qin Wenqian kept shaking her butt. She raised her little hand as if she wanted to fly over and picked up the doll. "All little girls love dolls, but Qianqian''s interest in Barbie dolls is really incredible." Secretary Dai walked over and stuck out her tongue at Qin Wenqian. "If the child likes it, then buy one for her. Since there are already four in the house, it''s not a big deal to have another one." "You don''t know, every time I buy a doll for this little girl, she''ll just play it for two days, and then she will feel bored. She piled it all up on the bed, like a little mountain at night. When I looked again in the morning, she kicked all the dolls under the bed!" Xian Guiying sighed while rubbing her forehead, but her footstep didn''t pause. She took her daughter to the children''s toy store across the street and stood outside the window, looking at the dolls through the mirror. "You really want it?" She glanced at her daughter in her arms. These days, Qin Wenqian''s physical condition has improved. Whenever her body was in good condition, Xian Guiying would take her out to play, hoping good scenery would help her recover. Everyone said that Xian Guiying doted on her daughter too much. Actually, when compared to other children, the amount of love she could give to the Qin Wenqian was too little. "Well, after mommy buys it, will mommy scold me?" Qin Wenqian blinked her big black eyes and pouted her mouth as if she was trying to test the waters. Xian Guiying immediately grinned. "What? You already know how to analyze your mommy''s expression? If I told you when we got home, I would punish you, do you still want it?" "Want it." There was a firm look in her eyes. Xian Guiying almost laughed out loud. She rubbed her daughter''s small head as she asked Secretary Dai to wait for them at the dessert shop. Then she walked to the children''s toy store with Qin Wenqian in her arms. "Mommy, do Barbie dolls have a daddy? When we buy them, we will bring them back home. Wouldn''t Barbie''s daddy feel sad? Could it be they''re like Qianqian, who can''t see daddy?" Little Qin Wenqian usually spoke a little to outsiders, however, in front of Xian Guiying, she always talked a lot. Although she''s only three years old, her ability to organize words was pretty good. Qin Wenqian''s words ringing in Xian Guiying''s ears, but before she could answer, her footsteps suddenly stopped in front of the children''s toy store. "Sir, this toy set was designed by Bandai, the largest toy manufacturer in Japan, and is a new release this year with a global set limit of 100. You must know that Bandai is very popular in toys, games, etc. In just a few years, they have released many toys, including Gundam mobile soldier, masked superman, digital tyrannosaurus, etc. People often buy these toys as gifts." The blonde saleswoman stood next to the tall man with a smile on her face. She smiled as she introduced a new set of toys held by the man in his hand. Qin Gengxin looked at the toy set in his hands. Although he didn''t know a lot about toys, he could tell that their quality was pretty good. If he gave it to the boy to play with, it wouldn''t be too bad. "Pardon me, sir. May I ask, do you want to buy it for your child, or do you want to give it to your friend''s child?" "A friend''s child." The corner of his mouth was slightly hooked up as he casually handed the toy set to the saleswoman beside him. He slightly raised his chin, indicating that she should take it to settle the bill. The saleswoman immediately smiled and turned around. Just as she was about to walk towards the cashier''s counter, she caught a glimpse of the shadow in front of the door and politely asked, "Hello, miss. Please come in." Then she beckoned her colleagues to serve the women outside the door. Qin Gengxin was still standing in front of the crystal cabinet, looking at rows of children''s toys of various kinds from all over the country. Even though they were old, men will sometimes think of their childhood when they see these toys. Just as he picked up the rare Spider-Man''s action figure and was about to examine it, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a reflection of a figure from the crystal cabinet. He paused and turned to look at the door. However, when he turned to look at the door, no one was there. This crystal cabinet was not as clear as a mirror, but the barely able reflection of a human figure couldn''t be an illusion. He walked to the door and looked around. There were only passers-by. "Sir, do you want more toys?" The saleswoman came out and handed over the toy set that was already wrapped. Qin Gengxin stood motionlessly in front of the door. He turned his head to the side, glanced at the corner not far away, and seemed to be thinking of something before he took the toy from the saleswoman. After scanning his credit card, he walked to a sapphire blue Bentley parked on the side of the road and casually placed the toy in it. Just as he was about to check the surroundings, the car window suddenly rolled down, and a man''s head peeked out, "President Qin, aren''t you going to visit Mrs. Bai and her grandson? It''s already noon. Eh, where are you going?" Qin Gengxin didn''t even take two steps before he stopped. He raised his hand to look at the time before narrowing his eyes and looking into the corner. Chapter 509 - Qin Gengxin’s Coldness After that, he got into the car, threw the toy next to him aside, and said after a few seconds, "What happened to Xian Enterprise in the last few days? Is Wei Zhengsheng still in charge?" The driver was stunned for a moment, then he looked at the expressionless Qin Gengxin through the rearview mirror. "You haven''t talked about Xian Enterprise in these two years, and you''ve also canceled two important cooperation plans. Why did you suddenly mention it?" Qin Gengxin closed his eyes to calm his mind. Although he did not open his eyes, his tone was neither cold nor warm. "Am I asking you or are you asking me?" After hesitating for a moment, the driver said, "Xian Enterprise has always been controlled by Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng for many years, but I have heard that Xian Guiying is rarely involved in company''s matters these last two or three years. Nowadays, almost all of Xian Enterprise''s authority is in the hands of Wei Zhengsheng and I heard that this man used to be Xian Zihao''s right-hand man." Hearing this unprofessional "driver" spouting nonsense that Qin Gengxin, himself, had known about for many years, he glared at him. "You don''t want a raise this year, do you? Do you want to go to the logistics department and train again?" The driver immediately cleared his throat. "What I mean is, Wei Zhengsheng is currently in charge of Xian Enterprise. As for Xian Guiying, I think she should be at the age where she should get married, and I haven''t heard anything about her in the past two years. Yet, thinking of the cold beauty that is famous in the American business world, it''s very hard to imagine who could get her, tsk tsk ~" "Eh? Speaking of Xian Guiying. Last year, I heard that she lived in a villa on the east side of Boston. Haven''t you also lived there before, President Qin? Why haven''t I seen you live there in the last two years?" While the driver was driving, he looked at Qin Gengxin in the rearview mirror. Qin Gengxin didn''t open his eyes. He just sat silently and didn''t answer the question. The driver pursed his lips. He knew that even though Qin Gengxin always treated him well, a calm atmosphere like this might have meant that he wasn''t in a good mood. He better not offend him. **** "Mommy." Little Qin Wenqian hid in Xian Guiying''s arms and looked around as if she was trying to hide from someone. When Xian Guiying saw Qin Gengxin here, she immediately turned around and walked away. Qin Wenqian thought her mother was hiding from something, so she obediently kept hugging her, not making any noise. After Qin Gengxin''s car left, Xian Guiying slowly walked out of the corner with Qin Wenqian in her arms. She calmly looked at the Bentley, which was getting farther and farther away. She had been married to Qin Gengxin for two years, and he had arrived late on the day of the wedding. His face was expressionless and without a sense of guilt at that time. When the Qin Family received their son''s marriage notice, they rushed to H City, where they found out that Xian Guiying was pregnant and about to give birth. The Qin Family knew that the Xian Family was a famous family and they also knew that Xian Guiying would never get married for these kinds of reasons. They thought the marriage between their son and Xian Guiying was based on love. However, Qin Gengxin''s attitude at the wedding was neither too warm nor too cold, causing Xian Guiying, who had never interacted much with the Qin Family, to feel embarrassed. She remembered the confused gaze of her parents-in-law that day and various expressions from friends and relatives of the Qin Family. She also remembered that day when they had taken the oath before the priest. Qin Gengxin put his hand in his pocket and looked sloppy. When he said ''I''m willing'', he looked at her coldly. At that time, Xian Guiying already felt a chill on her spine, but it was already too late for her to regret it. At night, Qin Gengxin immediately said to her, "Xian Guiying, I, Qin Gengxin really hate being forced by others! I can give you marriage, but you must never show your face in front of me again! We will never meet each other again!" At that time, Xian Guiying was standing by the door of a very beautiful new room that had been decorated by the Qin Family. She quietly watched his back as he opened the door and left. Ever since Qin Gengxin rushed to Xian Residence to admit that her child was his, and ever since the day he clenched his teeth and decided to take on some responsibilities in front of her grandfather, Xian Guiying knew that she and Qin Gengxin would never be friends again for the rest of their lives. In less than a week, they both returned to the United States. Qin Gengxin took her back to his residence in Boston, asking her to stay there. He had never set foot in the house again, no matter whether it''s on a holiday or a special day. Even on the day Qin Wenqian was born, Xian Guiying was in the middle of a meeting at the company and Wei Zhengsheng, who was in the conference room with her, took her to the hospital. As the father of the child, Qin Gengxin only called the hospital a day after the birth and asked the doctor about the child''s condition. Qin Wenqian never met her father, and for the past two years, Xian Guiying only inadvertently saw Qin Gengxin''s silhouette or the back of his figure in some well-known business or Times magazine. She hadn''t asked about him because she''d known from the start that the marriage was a ritual he''d used to get back at her. To say it was a wedding, it would be more like a funeral for her. "Mommy, why aren''t you talking?" Qin Wenqian moved slightly in her arms, touching her chin with her (Qin Wenqian) small hand. Xian Guiying regained her sense and patted her daughter''s back. She smiled, "Does Qianqian still want a Barbie doll? I will buy it for you when I get there. Can I take you to Auntie Dai to get some candy with her?" "Oh." Qin Wenqian blinked her eyes and nodded. She looked unhappy, but she did not dare to protest. She could only pout her little mouth. Qin Wenqian''s personality was very lively, but she was only lively in front of Xian Guiying. Other than her, when in front of everyone else, she was very obedient and quiet. Even Secretary Dai, who often came to play with her after she was born, wouldn''t be too intimate. Xian Guiying didn''t want her child to notice something was wrong. Although Qin Wenqian was still young, she was very sensitive to many things. After sending Qin Wenqian to Secretary Dai, Xian Guiying walked back to the children''s toy store. After confirming that Qin Gengxin was gone, she went in to buy a Barbie doll for her daughter. Qin Wenqian hadn''t yet reached the age where she cried and begged for her father, but she was still sane enough to know that she didn''t have a father. When she was two years old, she would ask the question, "Where is Qianqian''s daddy?" This question was quite difficult for Xian Guiying to answer. That she didn''t have a father? However, Qin Gengxin was still alive. Furthermore, they live in the same city and deliberately avoid each other. It was quite difficult to prevent their child from suffering, but if so, where was her father? Until a few months ago, after Qin Wenqian watched the cartoon, she stood at the door of the room with a Barbie doll in her hand and said sadly that she wanted a father. Chapter 510 - She Really Treats You Like A Stranger Seeing her daughter''s craving and sad face, Xian Guiying finally said, "Daddy went to a faraway place. He''s busy at work and can''t come back to accompany Qianqian for the time being. Baby, can you wait?" Knowing that she had a father, Qin Wenqian looked happier. She would hug her doll and talk to herself, saying that her father would come back to play with her. A moment ago, Xian Guiying had withdrawn from such a good chance for Qin Wenqian to meet her father. If she were here by herself, even if Qin Gengxin were cold, she wouldn''t mind. However, she didn''t want Qin Wenqian to see her father being cold in this kind of unprepared situation. Qin Gengxin had been indifferent to her and her child for the past two years, and she didn''t want his appearance to bring harm to her child. After all, Qin Wenqian''s health wasn''t good enough to withstand any sort of stimulation. Rather than having a huge disappointment, it was better not to have any hope at all. Qin Gengxin was still Qin Gengxin, but he was no longer the Qin Gengxin who used to treat her as a sister. Ever since she got pregnant. No, or rather, since he knew that she liked him. He deliberately kept his distance until that night. Because of the moment of selfishness and confusion, everything had been ruined. The both of them could never go back to that time. New York. This city. Xian Guiying remembered the two of them drinking beer together here many years ago, telling stories and jokes about her brother, Xian Zihao. Qin Gengxin, who was originally indifferent to others but was very close to friends, hiding his heart more cautious and wise than anyone else under the surface. He was no longer the man she remembered from her memory. A man who could always make her smile. He had avoided her as if she were a monster. For the past two years, he even canceled a major collaboration between Qin Corporation and Xian Enterprise. How much hatred and disgust must he have towards her? Xian Guiying had thought that her twenty years of life had been in vain, perhaps because she was still as naive as ever. It was only today that she suddenly realized it. Perhaps hatred and resentment did not fully express his attitude toward her. Jiang Ruolan once asked her, how long will she last like this? At the time, Xian Guiying had said that she would persevere until she felt tired. Perhaps, it wouldn''t be long before she could completely bury this relationship that had persisted for eleven years. She was tired, tired to the point that she, Qin Wenqian, and the two servants were the only ones in the family. Xian Guiying was used to hugging her daughter when she fell asleep, running between the company and home, used to not having Qin Gengxin in her life or in her thoughts. In fact, she knew a lot of things. If it wasn''t for the fact that she was Xian Zihao''s sister, if it wasn''t for the fact she was Jiang Ruolan''s sister-in-law, if it wasn''t for the fact she was the granddaughter of the Xian Family, maybe Qin Gengxin would treat her as one night-stand and not marry her at all. "Thanks for buying with us. Please come again, miss." Xian Guiying took the doll and looked at it several times before putting the box back in the bag. Just as she was about to leave, she saw that the Bentley had returned to the street and was parked in front of the children''s toy store. The window behind was slowly lowered, revealing a very handsome face she had not seen in some time. "Do you want to take a ride?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow and looked at her with a cold smile. That face was particularly handsome under the afternoon sun, but the smile on his lips carried a hint of cold evil. He seemed to be the same Qin Gengxin from before. He always had a lewd smile on his face and seemed to be pulling the strings of a woman''s heart. However, no one could see through his true feelings. Xian Guiying held the doll she bought for her daughter and looked at him as if she were looking at a stranger. After not seeing him for two years, he would suddenly return. Who knows what he''s up to? Qin Wenqian and Secretary Dai were still waiting for her at the dessert shop. Xian Guiying only paused for a moment before she left without looking back. As if she hadn''t seen Qin Gengxin at all and not even a slight expression showed on her face as she left. Looking at Xian Guiying''s leaving figure, the driver, who was Qin Gengxin''s personal assistant and half-brother for all these years, Huang Jingguo, immediately moved his gaze away from the rearview mirror with a face full of astonishment. He turned around to look outside the car, then looked at Qin Gengxin, who still had a faint cold smile on his face but was indifferent to her departure. "Wow, this Xian Guiying really lives up to her reputation as a cold beauty." "Eh? Boss, I remember her hanging out with you a lot in recent years. Aren''t you two good friends? I''ve seen that you had canceled the collaboration between Qin Corporation and Xian Enterprise. Did something happen between the two of you?" Huang Jingguo immediately continued asking with a sly smile, "Could it be that some love-hate relationship has happened? Let me guess. Boss, you must be bullying her. If not, why does she have such an expression now? She really treats you like a stranger." "Drive the car. Why are you talking so much nonsense!" Qin Gengxin immediately rolled his eyes. He raised his arm to place it behind his head. He did not look back in the direction that Xian Guiying had left. He raised his eyebrow and said, "If I told you Xian Guiying is my wife now, do you believe me?" Huang Jingguo glanced at the rearview mirror. "Hur Hur, it''s not that I don''t want to give you a face, but a smart woman like Xian Guiying, even normal men can''t handle her. It''s good enough that she didn''t strip you naked and sell you for money, but to be your wife? Tsk, if I believe you, then I, Huang Jingguo, will write my name backwards!" Qin Gengxin sniggered as he lowered his arms and tucked his shirt''s collar. "I don''t believe it either." He said flatly. Huang Jingguo curiously glanced at the rearview mirror. Seeing the indifferent expression on Qin Gengxin''s face, he asked, "Are we still going to Mrs. Bai''s place? We''re already late." "Let''s go." Qin Gengxin answered and casually picked up the toy in the car seat. In his mind, he saw a Barbie doll in Xian Guiying''s hand. After eating at a dessert shop with Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying looked at the time and said, "Sister Dai, wait a minute. Please book a flight to Boston tomorrow. We''ll be home tomorrow." Secretary Dai was puzzled. "Why are you suddenly planning to go back? Didn''t you say that you were going to bring Qianqian to play in New York City for a few more days?" The car was long gone. Xian Guiying stared at the place where the car was parked and said softly, "I''m suddenly a little tired, I''m afraid Qianqian won''t be able to hold any longer too. I''ll be home early, and I also need to bring Qianqian for a checkup at the end of the month." Secretary Dai looked in the direction Xian Guiying was looking, but she saw nothing unusual. She nodded and said, "Sure, I''ll book it." Qin Wenqian was playing with the Barbie doll next to Xian Guiying. Sensing her mother''s silence, she tugged on her sleeve. "Mommy, mommy. This Barbie will call you daddy." With that, she pressed her little hand on the doll''s stomach and the doll immediately started giggling. Then, in a soft voice, Qin Wenqian spoke in English, "Father ~ Mother ~" Chapter 511 - He Had Always Kept A Fox By His Side Xian Guiying looked at her daughter''s hopeful expression. She gently carried her up and made her sit on her (Xian Guiying) lap, then lowered her head and smiled. "Qianqian, do you want to see Uncle Wei? When we get home, I''ll let Uncle Wei take you to the beach, okay?" "Isn''t Uncle Wei very busy?" Qin Wenqian asked while blinking her large eyes and tilted her head. Xian Guiying stroked her soft black hair and said with a smile, "As long as Qianqian wants Uncle Wei to accompany you, Uncle Wei can temporarily put aside his job and play with you for a day. How about that? Are you looking forward to it?" "What about daddy? When can daddy be like Uncle Wei and be with Qianqian?" Whenever the child mentioned this question, Xian Guiying would always avoid answering it. Still, thinking of Qin Gengxin''s cold smiles and cold eyes that seemed to evoke a bit of mockery, she could only patted her daughter''s back gently. Xian Guiying had been too persistent in the past, but now she realized that it was no longer fun to live with too much convenience and persistence. For example, Qin Gengxin. Perhaps the reason why she had been quietly persistent for the past two years was because she thought that there would always be a day where he would remember everything that had happened to them. A day where he would put down the misunderstandings towards her and no longer think that all of this had been orchestrated by her. That one day, he would be willing to come back to the house and acknowledge this daughter of his and this wife of his. However, it seemed like her wish was just a wish. Two years. She''s been waiting for two years. What she got was his cold and mocking attitude. **** A luxury apartment building in New York City. The playful sounds of children echoed in Qin Gengxin''s ears. This was the temporary residence of Mrs. Bai, a Chinese-American. Her grandson was four years old today, and she had invited many well-known and successful people from the industry to gather together. Qin Gengxin stood by the window, drinking a glass of red wine. He looked at the sky outside and shook the glass gently, causing the red wine inside to sway slightly. It stained the walls of the glass with a faint red color before slowly melting back into the wine at the bottom. "Mr. Qin, I am pleased that you could spend your time here today." Mrs. Bai walked over to him with a noble and graceful face. Qin Gengxin turned around and smiled, "Mrs. Bai is too polite, Qin Corporation and Bai Group are old friends who have been working together for many years. Back then, I didn''t have the time to come over because I was too busy, now this child is four years old and I only have a chance to come today. In fact, that was my negligence. Please don''t blame me, this young generation, for being absurd." "Mr. Qin, what are you talking about ~" Mrs. Bai looked at her grandson, who was playing with other children, and said, "Mr. Qin, you''re already thirty years old, when are you getting married? How come I never see you with your regular girlfriend anymore? I remembered a few years ago, you and Ms. Guiying from Xian Family both attended various events, yet the two of you did not interact at all during these two years." In fact, in the last two years, due to the cancellation of the cooperation between Qin Corporation and Xian Enterprise, many people did not dare to voice this question directly. Bai Zongying was an old friend of the Qin Family and Xian Family, and she''s also the same age as Qin Gengxin''s parents. "We''ve never been together." Qin Gengxin pursed his lip. Bai Zongying was shocked for a moment, "You both never been together? We all know that you have a good relationship with Mr. Xian, the former president of Xian Enterprise and that when his sister took over Xian Enterprise, you would often take her out for various events and occasions. That time, everyone in our circle secretly thinks that the two of you are a golden couple and we are secretly looking forward to drinking the wedding wine at your wedding. Could it be that we misunderstood?" How could there be a misunderstanding? All those years ago, Qin Gengxin had treated Xian Guiying as a little sister who needed help. Not only because she was Xian Zihao''s little sister, but also because of her intelligence, calmness, and even some self-knowledge in economic management. This made him feel that Xian Guiying was a good person to join forces and besides, Xian Zihao had asked him to take care of her before he left. It was just that he didn''t pay attention to the way she looked at him in the past and never realized when Xian Guiying fell in love with him in the first place. At the time, the look in her eyes as she looked at him might be enough to prove everything in front of these people. Qin Gengxin still remembered all those years ago when the woman he occasionally played with would always ask him whether he cared about Xian Guiying at all. Until that ridiculous incident occurred. It was not until he knew that she was pregnant with his child that he finally came to his senses. He had always kept a fox by his side. She was pregnant, and with the relationship between the Qin and Xian Families and Xian Zihao''s relationship with him, if he abandoned her and didn''t marry her, he would be a bastard. What a good move! But so what if they were married? Did Xian Guiying really think that by trapping him in this marriage, she would be able to pin his heart down? Qin Gengxin drank the rest of the red wine in his glass in one gulp. He only smiled courteously at Bai Zongying and did not explain any further about this matter. Amidst the jubilant clamor of the children, the tightly shut door was opened, and a clear and melodious voice was immediately heard from outside. "Mom, I''m sorry, I''m late ~ Don''t blame me. The traffic jams are even worse than those in Beijing. It took me so long to get there!" Qin Gengxin didn''t need to turn his head to know that the voice came from Bai Zongying''s daughter. He put down his wine glass and turned around to look at the figure at the door. "President Qin is here too?" When Bai Zongying''s daughter saw her mother''s meaningful gaze, which seemed to convey a message, she immediately turned her body towards Qin Gengxin with a smile. With a low cry of surprise, she pushed her mother''s hand away and walked towards him. "President Qin is usually so busy, I didn''t expect you would come." The corner of Qing Gengxin''s mouth slightly raised, "Miss Bai is getting prettier." After saying that, he saw the satisfied expression in Bai Zongying''s eyes. Deep down, he could already guess what she was thinking, but he didn''t blow it up. The corner of his mouth curved into a non-smile when he said, "When I met you a few years ago, you were just a young woman who was just twenty years old. Within a blink of eyes, you''ve grown up." Chapter 512 - Do You Really Have A Girlfriend Bai Nying took the opportunity to walk closer. Because she was twenty centimeters shorter than Qin Gengxin, even though she was wearing high heels and stood so close to him, she still had to raise her head slightly. "You''re only six years older than me, why do you make yourself sound like an old man? I still remember the day of my twentieth birthday, you agreed to a wish of mine." Before Qin Gengxin could react, the person in front of him suddenly pulled his sleeve gently and stepped forward. Bai Nying leaned into his arms, raised her head, and said coquettishly. "At that time, I asked you if you had a girlfriend, and you said no. I made a birthday wish, and if you are still single after I graduate, you will be my boyfriend! You promised." Her chest was completely pressed against his arm and she completely ignored the gaze of those around her who were immediately filled with gossip. Bai Nying was acting as if she had already become his woman. This was Bai Zongying''s grandson''s birthday banquet, and it was clear that this was a banquet where she would reveal the inseparable relationship between Qin''s and Bai''s. Qin Gengxin lowered his head to look at the little woman in front of him. He looked at her soft and tender face and the spirit and hope in her eyes. It was as if she was waiting for his response. Qin Gengxin didn''t know if he should laugh or cry. He also didn''t know if he should push her away or not. Yes, four years ago, he seemed to have agreed to this kind of presumptuous wishes from this girl, especially when Qin Corporation had the chance to cooperate with Bai Group. He obviously couldn''t retreat. At that time, he had completely treated this little girl''s infatuation as a child play. Although he, Qin Gengxin, had been famous as a playboy for many years, regardless of whether it was real or fake, he had played with countless women in the eyes of many people. However, looking at the situation now, it seemed that Bai Zongying had silently plotted it. Seeing that Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything, Bai Nying pulled his collar. She glared at him as if she was trying to force a confession from him. "You dare not admit to it! Do you admit to it, Qin Gengxin? You promised me! You dare to say something that doesn''t count? So many people are watching right now!" Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched when he saw a group of people waiting to watch a good show. He pulled Bai Nying''s hands from his collar before placing his hand on her shoulders, gently pushing her away. His hands didn''t leave her shoulders. "Your wish is only accurate if I don''t have a girlfriend. What if I already have a girlfriend? Hmm?" After saying that, Qin Gengxin smiled and raised his hand, tapping her on the head, "You still have more than a month to graduate. It''s too early to consider these matters." "My mom clearly said that you don''t have a girlfriend these few years. If you do, I''ll definitely be the first to know." Bai Nying rubbed her forehead and looked at him without giving up. "You don''t have one at all. You want to go back on your word? So many people are watching here." Although Qin Corporation was not one of the top companies in the United States business world, it was still a brand company that enjoyed an extremely high reputation and status in the business world. Today, Bai Zongying had brought many people from the same circle who had always wanted to curry favor from Qin Corporation. Sure enough, everyone just smiled and acted like they didn''t see anything. Some of them left the scene to play with the kids, while others continued watching the commotion. Qin Gengxin shifted his gaze back to Bai Nying. He pursed his lips slightly and said, "You really grew up in the United States. Where''s your modesty? A few years ago, you would blush whenever talking about this thing, since when are you getting bolder? You dared to challenge me in front of so many people?" "I was afraid you would reject me, that''s why I did that." Bai Nying muttered. Qin Gengxin immediately smiled and put his arm around her shoulders. When Bai Nying turned around and looked at him expectantly, he only pushed her to Bai Zongying''s side. It was clearly a joke. Bai Nying looked at him with sadness in her eyes. Seeing that the little girl was sad, Qin Gengxin pinched her nose and teased. "Alright, today is your nephew''s birthday. Look at you, you''ve robbed him of his glory as a child. Don''t make him angry." Bai Nying just pursed her lips. She then turned around and looked at her mother, "Mom, after I graduate, I want to go to Boston and train at Qin Corporation." Bai Zongying looked at Qin Gengxin with a troubled expression. "This " Qin Gengxin sighed and laughed, "The various business projects in Qin Corporation are not suitable with professions that you have learned. There is no way for me to take care of you if you go." "I don''t need you to take care of me. Since I''m training in my mom''s company and going to your company is also training, I don''t need the high level of treatment. In my mom''s place, this group of people treats me like I''m their ancestors and like a flower in a greenhouse. Going out of my comfort zone is good for me, don''t you think so, mom?" Bai Nying would rather look at Bai Zongying with a smile. Bai Zongying nodded with a smile. "What she said is right. I just don''t know if Mr. Qin is convenient or not." The meaning of these words was very clear, it was like she''s asking Qin Gengxin to give her some face. Before Qin Gengxin could say anything, Bai Nying already pulled her mother''s hand, asking for help. Seeing her pleading look, Bai Zongying could only smile and continued, "Is Mr. Qin afraid that my daughter will steal a secret from Qin Corporation? That''s why you have to be on guard?" After the divorce twenty years ago, Bai Zongying brought her eldest son and her young daughter to create her own company. She alone set up the current Bai Group and was a really ingenious entrepreneur with a sense of decency. It was likely that Bai Group had the intention to form an alliance. Otherwise, why would Bai Nying choose to act rashly? Qin Gengxin lowered his head, seemingly troubled, as if deep in thought. Bai Nying kept looking at him, and Bai Zongying smiled as she waited for his answer. "Mr. Qin?" "That''s fine, if she wants to train for a while. I can''t take away her chance to grow, but there''s currently no suitable job for her at Qin Corporation. She''ll need to start from the bottom first." Qin Gengxin answered. Bai Zongying smiled without batting an eyelid. Looking at Qin Gengxin''s expression, which seemed to be struggling for a long time, Bai Zongying just smiled. This boy surnamed Qin was actually more shrewd than anyone else. Doing so would make Bai Group owed him a big favor. Bai Nying nodded her head eagerly. "It''s good to start from the bottom! After I graduate next month, I''ll pack up and go over there!" After settling this annoying Bai Family''s Young Miss, Qin Gengxin would rather take a leave now. As usual, before he could leave, Bai Nying still found a chance to pester him. "President Qin, do you really have a girlfriend? Who is it? Do I know her? Or were you just lying to me?" Chapter 513 - Call Him And Tell Him To Get Back Right Away Qin Gengxin''s footsteps stopped slightly as he turned his head to look at her. Bai Nying tilted her head as she smiled at him, "Do you think my personality is inappropriate? Actually, I just look so childish on the surface, but if you like a strong type woman like Xian Guiying, I can be like her too! As long as you give me a year or two!" Qin Gengxin frowned. "Xian Guiying?" Bai Nying pouted her mouth and reluctantly said, "In recent years, you always take Xian Guiying to various places and you often praise her in front of others. Everyone can see how much you like and admire her. If you like a woman like that, the one who can stand side by side with you, then I can also be great like her!" Seeing that she was serious, Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. Then, Huang Jingguo walked over and whispered a few words into his ear. Qin Gengxin immediately looked at him. "Where are they?" "They''re already in Boston." Huang Jingguo bent down and whispered in his ear, "And they brought your grandmother with them too, saying that she wanted to see the child." Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything for a long time and only left after a while. Seeing that he seemed to have something urgent to do, Bai Zongying walked over and stopped her daughter. "Don''t be so impulsive, you can''t eat hot tofu in such a hurry." She said. Bai Nying looked at her mother in confusion. "I just heard Assistant Huang whisper about the child to President Qin, what child? Where did this child come from?" Bai Zongying looked at the elevator entrance, seemingly to be deep in thought. *** The next day. Evening. Xian Guiying led Qin Wenqian home. As they entered the house, she saw three pairs of shoes at the entrance. Xian Guiying paused before slowly walking in "Madam, you''re back." One of the Filipino servants, Dalisay, came with a tray of tea. When she saw Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian, she hurriedly went to greet them. "There are guests?" Xian Guiying looked around the living room and wondered, other than her, only Qin Gengxin could come in and out as he pleased. He would definitely not return. Then, who were the three people who suddenly came to visit? "Guiying, you''re back?" At this moment, the voice of a middle-aged man was heard from the stairs. When Xian Guiying raised her head, she saw Qin Xiaowen, whom she hadn''t seen in a long time since the wedding, walking downstairs. "Dad?" Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment? "Why are you here?" "Hehe, your mother and I are not busy lately. Thinking that you and Qengxin are busy with your jobs until the two of you haven''t had time to go back, so we had no choice but to come without an invitation to see our good granddaughter." Qin Xiaowen smiled and looked at Qin Wenqian, who was at Xian Guiying''s feet. He held out his hand to greet her. "Honey, come here, let grandpa hug you." Qin Wenqian was very afraid of strangers, so she hid behind Xian Guiying''s legs with her shoulders hunched. Her small hands tightly gripped her mother''s pants. "Dad, this child is a little scared of outsiders. I hope you''re not offended." Xian Guiying hurriedly turned around and patted her daughter''s head to calm her down. At first, she was confused about what to do with Qin Gengxin''s parents'' sudden arrival, but she immediately adjusted her mood and bent down to lift up her daughter and gave it to Qin Xiaowen. Qin Xiaowen raised his hand to take her, but Qin Wenqian''s eyes immediately reddened. She pursed her lips unwillingly but didn''t dare to cry out loud. She turned around and looked at Xian Guiying helplessly. "This is your grandpa. Let grandpa hug you ~" Xian Guiying said with a smile. Qin Wenqian shook her head and hugged Xian Guiying''s neck, not wanting to let go. Qin Xiaowen was a little embarrassed. He put his hands down and cleared his throats. "This time, Gengxin''s grandmother came too. She is over 80 years old and this is her first time going abroad. We are afraid she will not be able to get used to staying in a hotel, so we immediately came here. It''s just that we didn''t expect Gengxin and you weren''t here last night. The servant prepared two guest rooms for us." "I''m sorry dad, I didn''t know you were coming. I didn''t make preparations in advance. For the past few days, I brought Qianqian to New York for sightseeing." Qin Wenqian hugged her neck tightly, refusing to let go. Xian Guiying looked at her daughter before she looked back at Qin Xiaowen with a smile. "Qianqian is still a little afraid of strangers. She will get used to your presence after knowing each other for a day. Don''t take it to heart." "It''s alright, the child is still young." Qin Xiaowen waved his hand, then glanced at the furniture in the living room and the shoe cabinet on the other side. "Gengxin usually doesn''t go home?" Xian Guiying smiled, "He''s busy, and only comes back once in a while. You should know about the latest developments in Qin Corporation and how hectic his schedule is." Seeing her tone, Qin Xiaowen dispelled his doubts and said in a neutral tone. "This brat! It doesn''t feel like he was here at all! There aren''t even his shoes in the shoe cabinet. No matter how busy he is, he still has to come home and see his family." As he said this, Qin Xiaowen glanced at Xian Guiying''s calm expression, as if he still felt something was wrong, but he didn''t ask again. "You just came home, go rest. Don''t worry about us. Your mother and Gengxin''s grandma are currently sleeping in the guest room. The old lady is old and has a bad temper. We''ll be staying here for a few days. If she says anything unpleasant, don''t take it seriously." Xian Guiying nodded. "Thank you, dad." Xian Guiying handed over Qin Wenqian to Dalisay meanwhile, Qin Xiaowen sat down at the tea table and drank a cup of tea. He suddenly asked, "Oh right, when will Gengxin be back? Just call him. I already told his assistant about our arrival yesterday, why didn''t the boy go back to see his parents?!" Xian Guiying''s movements became sluggish. She looked back at Qin Xiaowen, who was seated at the tea table. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Maybe he is busy? How about I get the driver to take you there tomorrow?" *Pa!* The tea cup was heavily placed on the tea table, making a crisp sound. Qin Wenqian immediately turned around and looked at Qin Xiaowen''s back. She pouted her lips and showed an unhappy expression as if the things in her house were about to be smashed apart by someone else. "The company is the company, and the house is the house. Usually, no matter how busy he is, he has to go home. How could there be such logic? Guiying, call him and tell him to get back right away! I must see him in this house in two hours!" The two servants knew that Qin Gengxin usually would not return. The Duo stood next to Xian Guiying, hugging Qin Wenqian. Darna looked at Xian Guiying nervously, but she didn''t dare to say anything. Xian Guiying glanced at Darna and Dalisay, told them to take Qin Wenqian upstairs to take a shower first. As the Duo brought her daughter upstairs, she raised her hand to rub her forehead and let out a low sigh. For the past two years, Qin Gengxin didn''t come back, and everything went smoothly. Although his grandmother would call them to ask when they would return during New Year''s Eve celebration, but she mostly only called Qin Gengxin. Xian Guiying didn''t know how Qin Gengxin explained it to them, but thinking about it, he probably used ''busy'' as an excuse. Now that her father-in-law had suddenly asked about him, she was completely unprepared. Chapter 514 - If I Cant Discipline Her, Then, Who Can Although Xian Guiying didn''t know much about the characters of Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin, she could still feel that Qin Xiaowen was a more traditional male chauvinist. Because of Qin Gengxin''s attitude of neither cold nor warm towards her on the wedding day, Qin Xiaowen was suspicious of her. If they knew that Qin Gengxin didn''t return in two years, that Qin Wenqian never knows about her father, it would be a big uproar. *** One hour later. "Madam, Mr. Qin and his assistant could not be reached by the phone." Darna, another servant from the family, came with a phone and said with a troubled expression. Xian Guiying nodded. "All right, I understand." After that, she stood alone in the bedroom. When she saw the photo of Qin Wenqian and her on the table next to the bed, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. At this time, it would be extremely difficult to find Qin Gengxin and bring him home. It seemed like the storm that was waiting to hit all these years would hit. When she walked out of the bedroom and went downstairs, Xian Guiying saw Mrs. Qin, who had woken up at some point, sitting on the couch with Qin Gengxin''s grandmother and watching TV. At her feet was a white Labrador Retriever. "Guiying, you''re awake?" When Mrs. Qin saw Xian Guiying, a dissatisfied expression appeared on her face. She exclaimed, "How did you educate my granddaughter? So scared of strangers? Which child from our Qin Family would be so shy? Also, why is she so skinny? How do you take care of your child!" A look of disgust appeared in Mrs. Qin''s eyes when she looked at how well-maintained Xian Guiying was. "You''re no longer young, you''re already twenty-eight, right? Why are you still only concerned with yourself and not your children?" Xian Guiying walked over and didn''t have time to reply to Mrs. Qin. She glanced hesitantly at the dog at her feet and said, "Mom, Qianqian is indeed a little afraid of strangers. She will be fine when she is older. After all, she is only three years old. But ..." She tried to keep her voice even as she said, "Where did this dog come from?" "Gengxin''s grandma loves to keep pets. Yesterday, after getting off the plane, she passed a pet store and loved this dog, so we bought it. Coincidentally, I saw your house doesn''t have pets, so once we leave, this dog will leave here for you to take care of. I heard that Americans love to let dogs and kids grow up together, so Qianqian will definitely love this little thing." Xian Guiying was about to open her mouth and said something, but she stopped herself. Although Mrs. Qin had a temper and her words were not gentle enough, but she didn''t have hidden motives. It''s understandable that she wanted to give Qin Wenqian a cute little gift, but ... Qin Wenqian''s health was not good. She was allergic to pet hair. It wouldn''t be good to Qin Wenqian if Xian Guiying didn''t say anything, but if she did, Mrs. Qin might not be happy. The servant didn''t dare to speak carelessly either. Xian Guiying looked at the Labrador Retriever with a faint headache. "Qianqian, come here and let grandma hug you. Be good. Grandma has a little dog here, a very cute little dog ~~" Mrs. Qin glanced at Xian Guiying again before turning her gaze to Qin Wenqian. She held out her hand with a wide smile, "Come here, give grandma a big kiss, ok?" Qin Wenqian ran to Xian Guiying. She grabbed the leg of her (Xian Guiying) pants with her small hand and said, "Mommy" "Qianqian, come here." Mrs. Qin stood up and walked over to them. She smiled and bent down to hug Qin Wenqian. Qin Wenqian stood in place and stared at Mrs. Qin, at loss of what to do. Then she raised her head to look at her mother again, clinging to her (Xian Guiying) feet, not wanting to let Mrs. Qin carried her. Mrs. Qin simply reached out and hugged her. When she''s about to kiss her, Qin Wenqian immediately cried and fought with all her might. Normally, she wouldn''t make a sound even if a stranger hugged her, but now, she suddenly started punching and kicking Mrs. Qin while crying. Mrs. Qin''s earrings were almost torn off by her. It was so painful that she immediately put the child in Xian Guiying''s arms. "This child! How do you educate her!" Xian Guiying immediately hugged her daughter, who was crying so hard that she couldn''t almost catch her breath. Xian Guiying was shocked. No matter how scared Qin Wenqian was, she would never do something like this. Seeing her daughter curled up in her arms, hugging her own neck, not letting go, Xian Guiying finally remembered Mrs. Qin''s stiff attitude when she spoke to her a moment ago. It was probably because Qin Wenqian was too sensitive and she felt her mother was being bullied, which was why she rejected Mrs. Qin. Mrs. Qin was so angry that she immediately turned around and caressed the lower part of her aching ear. She walked back to the couch and sat down angrily. "Your dad said that Gengxin rarely comes back. It looks like Qianqian was taught by you alone. Is that how you taught my granddaughter? Taught her to be so rude towards her grandmother!" "Meili, that''s enough. The child is still young and has her own opinion. Don''t blame your daughter-in-law for this. Just wait until she''s a little older." Qin Xiaowen interrupted. "No one is born to be a mother. For the past two years, we have not been by the child''s side, so it is natural if the child doesn''t know us." Mrs. Qin controlled her temper and turned to the old woman sitting next to her. "Mom, were you bothered by the mess just now?" "No, this is a two-generation family thing. I''m too lazy to stick my nose in it. I''m already old and this is not my cup of tea." Qin Gengxin''s grandmother leaned back against the couch and turned to look at Xian Guiying, who was busy comforting her daughter. Qin Gengxin''s grandmother looked her up and down, "But Meili, your daughter-in-law, seems to have a stubborn nature and she doesn''t care about us, the elders. She hates me for bringing the dog. When her daughter cried and attacked you, she just stood there, doing nothing." "Oh yes, at the time, because I was hospitalized, I didn''t attend their wedding. I heard that your daughter-in-law came with a big belly, right? Tsk, tsk, she is completely different from a woman back then. She dared to get pregnant before getting married." The Old Woman''s eyes were filled with different emotions and full of contempt. She looked at Xian Guiying as if the person standing there was not her grandson''s wife but a shameless and impolite prostitute. Qin Wenqian still hugged Xian Guiying''s neck tightly as if she was protecting her mother. Xian Guiying patted her daughter''s back lightly and heard the Old Woman''s words. A polite smile appeared on her face. "Grandmother, mom, even though the times are different, I know that all of you are doing this for my own good. If there''s something you don''t like and if you think I''m bad at anything, just say it out loud. I''ll definitely change it. If it can''t be changed, then please take care of me." Qin Gengxin''s grandmother smiled, but the smile did not reach her eyes. Her face still had an unsightly expression, "This Old Xian''s granddaughter has the same attitude as he did back then. She''s not weak. I''m afraid if we let this continue, she will step on our head." "Mom, what kind of era is this? We live our own lives, what is the need for discipline?" Qin Xiaowen said with a smile. "I can''t discipline her? Then, who can? What''s the point of living in such a big house? The child doesn''t do the household works at all. She didn''t wash the clothes, didn''t clean the room, she even invited a group of outsiders to serve her. When you all become old and can''t get out of bed, I''m afraid this daughter-in-law won''t visit you at all. You''re just going to let her do as she pleases?" Mrs. Qin was stunned for a moment. Originally, she only said a few words because she didn''t see her son and because her granddaughter wasn''t close to her, so she was a little uncomfortable. However, she never thought the Old Woman didn''t like Xian Guiying at all. Chapter 515 - A Woman Who Doesn’t Know How To Treat Her Husband Is Rubbish It was fortunate that Qin Xiaowen had specifically reminded Mrs. Qin that the Old Woman had a bad temper. It seemed that not only did she have a bad temper, her mouth was also very vicious. After years of going through wind and rain, Xian Guiying''s heart had become numb upon hearing words like this. She just smiled lightly at the Old Woman''s prejudice, saying, "I will remember grandmother''s lesson. Please don''t be angry because of me." Hearing her words, the Old Woman''s face changed. She looked at Xian Guiying twice more, then turned around and said, "When will Gengxin be back? I want to see him." "I already asked Guiying to call him, but the boy is usually very busy. I don''t know when he will be back. If you can''t wait, then mom, why don''t you go to rest earlier." Qin Xiaowen smiled. The Old Woman leaned back on the couch and sighed, "I don''t even know where my grandson is. I really don''t know how he lives his life." Facing the Old Woman''s chatter, even though Xian Guiying managed to suppress her anger, she still had to endure it. In this Old Woman''s eyes, it was Xian Guiying''s fault all of this happened, so she might just stand there and wait for her to finish her berate. After a while, Qin Gengxin''s grandmother stretched out her legs and said, "Why is it so cold in this foreign country? The room is not warm, and my legs are cold." Xian Guiying lowered her head to look at Qin Wenqiang, who was asleep in her arms. She turned to the Duo and said, "Go get a warm footpad for grandma." "I''m not used to using that!" The Old Woman immediately said with a disgusted look. "Boil a hot water for me, come wash my feet." Qin Xiaowen frowned on the side, but he didn''t say anything. Mrs. Qin also glanced at Xian Guiying. "Madam, I''ll wash it for you!" Dalisay hurriedly stepped forward and said. Qin Gengxin''s grandmother glared at her. "I don''t need you. I have my grandson''s wife to do that, why do I need you, an outsider?" Dalisay walked away, feeling wronged. Looking at the current situation, Xian Guiying could tell that this Old Woman was clearly trying to show her strength. "She''s asleep. Take her upstairs." Xian Guiying handed Qin Wenqian to the Duo. She went to get a basin of hot water and carried it to the Old Woman''s feet. She rolled up her sleeves and used her hands to prop the Old Woman''s legs. At this moment, the sound of the car turning off its engine came from outside the door. Xian Guiying carefully pulled the Old Woman''s leg and put it in the hot water basin. Her demeanor was gentle and not the slightest intention of quarreling with the Old Woman shown on her face. Qin Xiaowen quietly frowned and stared at Mrs. Qin. Mrs. Qin also felt that her mother was not very kind to Xian Guiying, so she had to communicate with Qin Xiaowen through eye contact, with a slight feeling of helplessness in her eyes. "Aiya! You want to scald me to death!" Suddenly, the Old Woman''s foot landed on Xian Guiying''s face. Xian Guiying''s entire body fell backwards from the kick. The boiling hot water in the basin almost came out. She quickly holds the edge of the basin. She didn''t let the water spill, but there was still a lot splashing onto her hands and her pants. "Mom!" Mrs. Qin quickly stopped the Old Woman from hitting Xian Guiying. "Guiying, are you all right?" As she comforted her, she held the Old Woman''s hand to keep her from moving. The Old Woman looked at Xian Guiying, who was washing her feet with a dissatisfied look, "Such a grown-up woman, she doesn''t even know how to wash other people''s feet. Don''t you know that the water is very hot? Or do you think I don''t feel anything because I''m an old woman and my skin is thick?" "This water is just right for warming feet. If I use cold water, it won''t have a good effect. Grandmother, you also know that you should test the water''s temperature first before putting your feet slowly. I just let your feet touch the water surface, there''s no --" "You dared to blame me! How can a clumsy person like you be my grandson''s wife? Women like you, if you were in our generation, you would never be able to get married! It''s only because you have that old Xian Tingfeng as your backer that you can marry our Gengxin! Get lost! I don''t need you to wash my feet anymore." With that, the Old Woman lifted her legs and laid them on the couch with a disgusted face. "Mom, your words are too harsh. Guiying is still young, so she can''t stand your old-fashioned thoughts." Qin Xiaowen finally couldn''t take it anymore and said something fair. The Old Woman looked at him. "What era is it now? Why is it different? Isn''t the person still the same with two eyes, one nose, and one mouth? Where''s the difference? What''s the point of this woman just knowing how to do business? A woman who doesn''t know how to treat her husband is rubbish. Look at your granddaughter! Look at how she taught her. That foolish granddaughter made my daughter''s ears turn red!" Xian Guiying looked at the basin and gripped its edge tightly with her hands. Eventually, she couldn''t take it anymore and sit on the ground. Her grip getting tighter and tighter. After about ten seconds, she exhaled softly to calm herself down. Suddenly, the sound of the door being unlocked came from outside. Qin Gengxin pushed the door open and entered. When he saw the mess, he stopped and immediately asked, "What''s going on?" The carpet between the two rows of couches was filled with water. The usually clean and tidy Xian Guiying was sitting on the floor. Next to her was a plastic basin. There was quite a bit of water on her face and hair, along with her clothes. She looked battered and exhausted. "Aiyo, my grandson, you are finally back!" The layer of cloud that had covered the Old Woman''s face immediately disappeared and replaced by a kind smile. "You made grandma waited for you ~" "Son." The situation was difficult to explain. Qin Xiaowen feared that Xian Guiying, this child, wouldn''t be able to bear it. If the Old Woman continued like this, it would really cause conflict. He stood up and said, "Why are you late? Didn''t Guiying call you?" Qin Gengxin''s gaze swept the Old Woman and Mrs. Qin, then swept to Xian Guiying, who immediately took the basin of water without saying a word. He then looked at Qin Xiaowen. "I found out about your arrival yesterday, but I was in New York and had a few things to do. I''m sorry for not returning on time. I had to take the afternoon flight back to Boston." While saying that, he directly walked inside. As Xian Guiying turned around to leave with the basin in her hand, he held her wrist and glanced at her red face. "What happened to you?" Chapter 516 - If You Had Predicted That Such A Day Would Come, Would You Have Taken This Path Xian Guiying didn''t know if Qin Gengxin really cares about her or just because he had his parents in front of him. She looked at him blandly, but before she could say anything, the Old Woman cut, "This girl is clumsy. I usually have cold feet, and your mother often washed my feet with hot water. You also know this. I just asked Guiying to wash my feet, but I don''t know if she''s really willing or not, she''s almost scalded me to death!" As she spoke, the Old Woman leaned back on the couch with an indifferent look on her face. "It was a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding." Mrs. Qin stood up quickly and said with a smile. Qin Gengxin then looked at Mrs. Qin and the Old Woman, and then looked at the silent Xian Guiying, and asked, "Did you burn your skin? Or does it hurt?" Xian Guiying resisted the urge to pull her wrist away from his hand. She just gave him a look that wasn''t cold or warm. "It''s okay. I didn''t heat the water properly. It''s my fault." After saying that, she pulled her hand out of his hand at an angle that no one else could see and carried the basin of water directly into the bathroom. Qin Gengxin didn''t follow. He just looked at Xian Guiying''s back. He turned to look at the unhappy Old Woman, then walked over to her with a childish face and sat down next to her. Qin Gengxin put his arm around the Old Woman''s shoulder and laughed as he coaxed, "Let me see, who made our beautiful old lady angry? You come all the way abroad, why don''t you smile?" "Smile?" The Old Woman harrumphed, "I can''t laugh. Your wife is not happy because I brought a dog to this house. How can I laugh? This means my arrival was uninvited!" Qin Gengxin just noticed the white Labrador Retriever dog that was lying on the side of the sofa. With just a glance, he continued to hug the Old Woman with a despicable smile, "How could that be? Guiying also likes cats and dogs. How could she be unhappy? Maybe it''s because you guys came too suddenly and it''s her first time seeing you, so she can''t help but feel nervous." "You really knew to speak nice words." The Old Woman humphed again, and a smile finally appeared on her face. She caressed Qin Gengxin''s face and said, "Grandmother hasn''t seen you for a long time, why don''t you go back and visit me. I have to come all the way here to see you, you''re really disrespectful!" "Aren''t I busy?" Qin Gengxin smiled and turned to Mrs. Qin. "Mom, how was your sleep last night?" "Good enough. Your father and I wanted to go to the hotel, but we were afraid your grandmother didn''t like the hotel, so we came here. The servant cleaned the room and the room was quite comfortable." Mrs. Qin also smiled and took his hand. "Good child, look at you. You''re getting busier and thinner every day. How''s your regular meal? Don''t just focus on your work. Your body is the most important thing." "Your son eats well and lives well. If I get fat and drink too much, I will be like dad, so you should be more at ease with your son being thin!" Qin Gengxin smiled as he stood up and glanced at the slightly open bathroom door. Then, he said to Qin Xiaowen, "Dad, you guys take a seat, first. I''ll go check on Guiying." "Go, go." Qin Xiaowen waved his hand. Upon hearing that Qin Gengxin was going to find Xian Guiying, the smile on the Old Woman''s face immediately disappeared, even though she didn''t say anything. Xian Guiying stood in the bathroom with a half-empty basin in her hand. She looked down at the running water from the tap and stayed still for a long time. When the slightly open door of the bathroom was opened, she was startled. She first did not move, but then she turned her head and looked at Qin Gengxin, who was leaning against the door with his arms crossed over his chest and staring at her without saying a word. This was the first time in the two years since their marriage that the two of them had stood in this house together. Xian Guiying''s hand was still on the basin, and the cold touch from the water had suppressed the anger in her heart. She looked at Qin Gengxin with a slightly cold gaze, wanting to say something, but found that she had nothing to say to him. It had been two years, and everything she had ever wanted to explain had now become useless. There was no need. "Where''s the child?" Qin Gengxin leaned against the door and asked. It was rare for him to ask such a question the moment he opened his mouth. However, Xian Guiying only looked at him calmly and replied, "She''s asleep." Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows in understanding. Xian Guiying''s clothes had started getting damp. The color of her hands and face became brighter than before. Her waist-length hair was scattered all over her back. It was rare for Xian Guiying to be in such a sorry state. Seeing her like this, Qin Gengxin suddenly smiled. Seeing that he was really laughing, Xian Guiying immediately turned off the faucet and wiped her hands with a towel. "If you have nothing to do, go and accompany them. Don''t let them vent their anger on me because they can''t see you." After saying that, she hung up the towel, tidied up her hair and clothes, and walked out of the bathroom. Just as she was about to go around Qin Gengxin, his hand grabbed her arm. Xian Guiying was about to pull her hand away when Qin Gengxin pushed her back into the bathroom with a little bit of force and pulled her directly to stand in front of him. Xian Guiying forced herself to stand still and looked at him in surprise. "What are you doing?" "Are you feeling wronged right now?" Qin Gengxin asked while looking at her. Xian Guiying instantly understood what he meant, and her face stiffened slightly. Qin Gengxin let go of her arms and continued to cross his arms over his chest. He looked her in the eye and asked, "If you had predicted that such a day would come, would you have taken this path?" Xian Guiying''s expression was stiff. She didn''t say anything and was about to walk out indifferently. Qin Gengxin grabbed her arm again and pulled her back in front of him. She shook his hand forcefully. "Let me go!" He gripped her arm tightly and warned her with a slightly cold look in his eyes, "Lower your voice!" "Let go!" Xian Guiying didn''t even try to lower her voice while looking at him. "If you don''t want to cause trouble in front of your parents and grandmother, then let me go! Let me out!" After saying that, she began to struggle even harder, but no matter how much she twisted, she was unable to shake the power of his other hand. "Qin Gengxin! Don''t go too far! Let go of me!" Xian Guiying gritted her teeth as the anger she had held all night finally flared up. Although she wasn''t screaming out loud, her voice was already a bit hoarse. She raised her head to look at Qin Gengxin, her face was full of anger and rage. "I''m going too far?" Qin Gengxin held her arm without the slightest intention of releasing it. He stared coldly into her eyes. "Am I going to go too far, or are you bringing this upon yourself?! Have I forced you to become like this? Did I force you? Hmm?" Xian Guiying''s eyes immediately turned red as she tried her best to push him away. However, Qin Gengxin pushed her in a bit more, pressing her against the tiled wall of the bathroom. With his other hand, he closed the bathroom door, isolating them from the world outside. Suddenly, being in the same room and in such a small space, a suffocating feeling assaulted her. Xian Guiying had her back against the wall and she wanted to fight free, but her whole body was held by Qin Gengxin. She gritted her teeth in anger and before she knew it, she already used a Taekwondo stance to deal with him. Chapter 517 - Shes Admitting That She Had Lost But all of her attempts went in vain. Unable to get her hands and feet free, Xian Guiying could only raise her head and glared at Qin Gengxin. "What exactly do you want? Are you going to torture me for the rest of your life? Until then, will you finally be happy?" "When did I ever say that I was going to torture you?" Qin Gengxin''s body was pressed against hers. He lowered his head and stuck closely to her face. Their lips were only two fingers apart and the atmosphere in the bathroom suddenly became strange and warm. But Xian Guiying could not feel the warmth at all. "I''m just telling you." Qin Gengxin slowly lifted her chin and stared into her eyes with deep looks. "No matter what you do, I will never fall in love with you." His words immediately shattered all the pride and arrogance in Xian Guiying''s eyes. Her eyes dimmed and a helpless smile appeared on her face. "I know." She needed two years to realize the reality. Qin Gengxin did not love her. Otherwise, how could he be so heartless? The woman in front of him with dim eyes and a slightly stiff expression was once the powerful CEO of Xian Enterprise that he had led around with his hand. Although Xian Zihao had nurtured Xian Guiying in the past, her wings and personality had been planted by Qin Gengxin. To this day, Xian Guiying, who once revealed her childish side and innocence in front of him, still didn''t want to lower her head in front of him. However, her expression had already betrayed her heart. She was admitting that she had lost. Qin Gengxin finally let go of her and whispered with his back facing her, "Grandmother has a stubborn personality. My father normally wouldn''t be able to stand her temper, but there''s only this old woman at home, and my mom is very filial. That''s why she brought my grandmother along with her to Boston. I didn''t expect you would be so wronged." Xian Guiying straightened her clothes and looked at his shoulder. "Honestly speaking, this old woman did that because of you. The harm you''ve given me is not even a tenth of what she''s given me. I''m already used to it." Qin Gengxin looked at the mirror on the opposite wall, looking at her reflection. "That''s right. Whether it is money, beauty, or a noble identity and good family background, you have them all. You, Xian Guiying, have been used to rain and wind for so many years. You already have a heart of iron, so you don''t need me to comfort you." "It doesn''t mean that I''m immune." Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow and looked at her reflection in the mirror. "Hm?" "I''ve done a lot of things in my life. But it doesn''t mean I''m not afraid." She coldly looked at him in the mirror. While he was stunned because of her answer, Xian Guiying opened the bathroom door and quickly walked out. "Guiying, Gengxin didn''t say anything to you, did he?" When Qin Xiaowen saw Xian Guiying walking out, he quickly got up, walked over to her, and asked a little stiffly. Xian Guiying knew that Qin Xiaowen didn''t agree with what the Old Woman had just done, yet he didn''t want to state it in front of the Old Woman. She smiled at Qin Xiaowen and shook her head. "No, he went to comfort me. Dad, I''m fine." "That''s good. Gengxin is usually very patient with his mother and grandmother. Perhaps it''s because I was busier when he was young, that''s why his grandmother doted on him so much." Xian Guiying nodded and curled her lips. Dalisay and Darna had prepared a sumptuous dinner. After dinner, Xian Guiying went to her daughter''s room. Qin Wenqian was sleeping soundly with a newly bought Barbie doll in her arms. Xian Guiying''s mood became much better because of Qin Wenqian''s cute smile. She smiled and kissed her daughter on the forehead, pulling the blanket all over her body before leaving the room. When she returned to her bedroom and wanted to take a shower, she saw Qin Gengxin was already sitting on the bed. Xian Guiying didn''t know when he came in. He sat on the bed, holding a picture of Qin Wenqian and her. Xian Guiying put her hand that was about to open her shirt down and glanced outside and at the door. After hesitating for a moment, she did not close the door. "They all rested?" Xian Guiying asked as she watched Qin Gengxin put the photo frame back on the table by the bedside. "Yes. The child is still sleeping?" Xian Guiying looked at him for a moment before withdrawing her gaze. She went to the closet and took out her nightgown and said in a low voice, "This is the room you''ve always stayed in before. You can stay here tonight. I will sleep in the child''s bedroom." As she spoke, she prepared to leave. However, Qin Gengxin called out to her. As she turned around, he pointed to the small study in the bedroom with his chin. "I''ll have to see the report later. You can sleep here." Xian Guiying knew that if she went to the children''s room to sleep and Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin saw it, they would definitely think too much. Qin Gengxin was very polite to her at dinner because he didn''t want his parents to be too worried. Xian Guiying only hesitated for a moment before walking back. Without hesitation, she carried her nightgown to the bathroom, ignoring Qin Gengxin, who was still sitting on the bed. Steam roses in the bathroom. Xian Guiying''s hand caressed the three-centimeter-long white scar on her waist as countless memories swirled in her mind. It was an ironic contrast to the indifference of today. Had she really lost Qin Gengxin, who used to hold her hands? Had she lost herself? *** Eleven years ago. Her older brother, Xian Zihao, who was three years older than her, had already graduated from Harvard and established the Xian Enterprise. It was right when he needed help that Xian Guiying, who had originally studied science, went to the United States. Xian Zihao had arranged a school for her in the United States. According to her own request, she majored in the finance management department. Xian Guiying, who had just arrived in the United States, was still a naive little girl. She was seventeen years old and at the best of times. Unlike the other children who had left home, she wasn''t sad as she was now. Xian Zihao, who was usually busy, had Zhou Shufen by his side at that time. As for Xian Guiying, although he was also very concerned about her, most of the time, he would just hand her over to Qin Gengxin, asking him to accompany her and showed her the intricacies of the business world for him. On the first day that Xian Guiying arrived in Boston, it was Qin Gengxin who drove to the airport to pick her up. On that day, she wore a simple and fitting beige sports outfit and Nike sneakers. Her long straight hair was tied back into a loose ponytail. Xian Guiying remembered the first time she met Qin Gengxin, he was driving an open car. It wasn''t the very expensive type, but it was extremely stylish and didn''t match with his jade-like temperament. At that time, she was standing outside the airport holding her luggage and looking at the open car in front of her with a face full of astonishment. "Hey, beauty!" Qin Gengxin took off his sunglasses and smiled at her. He didn''t even need to intentionally act cool. Just this casual smile was enough to attract the attention of the surrounding girls. This was her brother''s buddy in America, Qin Gengxin? Chapter 518 - Between Me And Xian Zihao, Who Is Much Better Ignoring the man in the car, who was trying to be nice and smiling at her, Xian Guiying took out her phone and made a call to Xian Zihao. After confirming that the man in the light casual attire was Qin Gengxin, she hung up the phone and went straight into the car with her luggage without saying anything. Qin Gengxin got out of the car and helped her carry her luggage and put it in the trunk. He even helped her fastened the seat belts as she got into the car. Qin Gengxin had the same brotherly smile on his face as Xian Zihao, but there''s also a hint of mischievousness in his smile. Xian Guiying didn''t reject his help, she just turned around and looked at him, "My brother said he was personally overseeing the production line, so he didn''t have time to pick me up." Qin Gengxin started the car and drove away. He held the steering wheel steadily as he said, "Wouldn''t it be the same if I pick you up? From what your brother said, you might stay in Boston for a long time. If there''s something you''re not used to and you need help, just come find me." Xian Guiying held her cheek with one hand. She didn''t have much expression on her face. As a seventeen years old girl, she didn''t seem to take these words seriously. She kept staring at Qin Gengxin as if she wanted to see through him. "How old are you?" She asked again. Qin Gengxin carefully looked at her. He threw the jacket in the back seat into her arms and said, "I''m the same age as your brother. I''m three years older than you. Wear my jacket, I''m driving faster. The wind is too strong, you can''t catch a fever." Xian Guiying took his jacket but didn''t wear it. She glanced at the side of his face, a bit curious, a bit appraising. This was the scene when Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying first met. A cautious little girl who would always ask strangers about the situation and a slovenly brother who was just 20 years old and had always been flirting with girls but had always been polite towards her. During Xian Guiying''s first year in Boston, because Qin Gengxin arrived a year later than Xian Zihao, he was busy with the graduation, while at the same time, busy handling Qin Corporation. Even though Xian Guiying had been close to Xian Zihao since childhood, but since he had a girlfriend by his side, they only spent a little time together. Zhou Shufen''s personality traits were too strong. Even though Xian Guiying was Xian Zihao''s little sister, Zhou Shufen still had a different mentality and was sensitive to girls. Xian Guiying could feel that even though Zhou Shufen had no animosity towards her, she (Zhou Shufen) also didn''t like her always being by Xian Zihao''s side. That was why Xian Guiying would use her free time to visit Qin Gengxin while she majored in financial management. After coming and going, she had gotten used to hanging out with him. Later on, someone teased him by asking, "Oi. Old Qin, did that brat that was always hanging beside you come today?" Once, when they were having dinner together, Xian Zihao had even warned Qin Gengxin with a worried look on his face, telling him not to harm his sister. Qin Gengxin only said that he had long treated Xian Guiying as if she were his own little sister and would in no way do wrong things to her. He could be rude to anyone, but against Xian Guiying, he definitely cared for her and watched her, as if she were a treasure. He wouldn''t bully her, and he certainly wouldn''t let anyone else touch a strand of hair on her head. Qin Gengxin''s personality was originally a man who seemed unruly on the surface, but in reality, he was extremely wise and meticulous. No matter if it was to his brothers or any of his friends, he always had the ability to adjust the atmosphere and was also very casual. However, on that day, when he hugged her in front of Xian Zihao, her originally calm heart turned into a lake that was suddenly thrown into disarray. At that time, Xian Guiying had just turned eighteen and had long since reached the age when love was first established. It was just because when she was in the country, there weren''t any suitable people around, nor anyone of the opposite sex that could move her heart, that''s why she had never tried to fall in love. During this year that she came to Boston, she would habitually follow Qin Gengxin and watch him busy himself with his graduation, worrying over a few papers on the stone bench by the lake outside the school. Watching him play basketball with a few close friends when she had nothing to do. She would buy him a bottle of water or buy him a few lunches to eat with his friends. Then, she would sit by the side and listen to the Mp3 while watching the young man sweat profusely on the basketball court. Someone once teased and asked Qin Gengxin if she was his girlfriend, but he always smiled and punched the man until he stopped talking nonsense. Qin Gengxin repeatedly emphasized that this was Xian Zihao''s sister and also his sister. Sister. Previously, Xian Guiying had no feelings for this word and considered them very normal. However, that day, when Qin Gengxin hugged her and said in front of Xian Zihao, that he could be rude to anyone but not to her, and that he definitely cared for her and watched her, as if she were a treasure, only then did Xian Guiying realize that she was moved by his promise, and she even felt a warm feeling in her heart. A sweet smile hung on her face because she found out that she liked him. She sincerely wanted to smile at him; however, Qin Gengxin never noticed her smile and only patted her head casually, and asked her with a complacent look, "Guiying, tell me, am I good to you?" "Not bad." Xian Guiying smiled. The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched, and he gave her a light slap on the head, "What do you mean not bad? I''m almost on the same level as your brother. Look at your brother. Between him and me, who is much better?" Xian Guiying just smiled as she looked at Xian Zihao shyly. At that time, Xian Zihao had a smile on his face, but he looked at her with a thoughtful expression. Others may not understand Xian Guiying well, or Qin Gengxin may not think much about it. However, Xian Zihao was her older brother, so he was naturally a little surprised by the awkward and sweet expression on her face. Perhaps Xian Zihao had already been able to vaguely tell from that moment onwards that Xian Guiying liked Qin Gengxin, but he never revealed it. As long as she didn''t suffer any loss, he will let her do whatever she pleases. At that time, even though Xian Guiying was very straightforward, in the end, she was still a girl who was shy about the feelings she had towards someone of the opposite sex. It was just that she liked to stay by Qin Gengxin''s side more and more, and even after he graduated, she would often go to Qin Corporation, saying that she was helping him organize his documents, but in reality, she just wanted to see him at all times. Chapter 519 - I’ve Wanted To Protect Someone Since I Was Young Since Xian Guiying was too embarrassed to talk about her feelings, she only watched Qin Gengxin work very meticulously and acutely, and not even once, he noticed the change in her at all. From the very beginning, Xian Guiying had always been by his side, so he had accustomed to her being with him. Until a few months later, Qin Corporation held a project collaboration with a multinational finance company in Manhattan. This project had always been one of Qin Corporation''s much-needed projects, and after two years of trying, they still couldn''t succeed. It was Xian Guiying who accompanied Qin Gengxin to Manhattan. The CEO of the corporation loved to drink, and although Qin Gengxin was good at alcohol, he was a little tipsy when they finally settled the contract. It was on that day that Xian Guiying found out about Qin Gengxin''s secret. At that time, he was lying prone on the busy streets of Manhattan, holding a phone in his hand. However, he kept moving the phone around in his hands and didn''t say anything for a long time. Xian Guiying thought he felt sick from drinking too much or had a headache. While he was still silent, she went to a nearby pharmacy and bought some medicine to relieve the discomfort after drinking too much. She even brought a cup of water she asked from the pharmacy. "Does your head hurt? Or does your stomach feel uncomfortable?" She placed the cup of water in front of him and brought the medicine to his mouth. "Drink this, you would feel better." "It''s alright. I''m not feeling well because of alcohol." Qin Gengxin seemed to be sober, but he''s a little drunk. It wasn''t because he couldn''t walk, it was just that he was suddenly filled with a kind of sadness that she had never seen from him before. This wasn''t the Qin Gengxin she knew. During these years, although it couldn''t be said that she had watched him go through storms and rain, she at least understood his temperament and knew that he wasn''t someone who would be sad so easily. Yet, seeing him leaning against the wall like that, Xian Guiying had no idea what Qin Gengxin was thinking. "Then where are you unwell?" Qin Gengxin said that he was not feeling well not because of the alcohol, which meant that he really did not feel well. Xian Guiying stood beside him with a worried expression. She raised her hand to his forehead and then felt the temperature. His temperature was normal and it didn''t appear like he caught a cold. "My heart is in pain. Because she''s still young and her wings aren''t fully full, so some things are always limited. I thought to myself that I just need to wait for a year or two, but she''s not waiting for me. She''s gone. There''s been no news about her for half a year. She has left me completely." Qin Gengxin pulled on his shirt collar, looking a little irritated. "Maybe she''ll be happier if she leaves." He raised his head and sighed. "But she''s only seventeen and has no parents to take care of her, and she also has a sixteen years old brother with her. How will she live? How does she survive?" Xian Guiying didn''t quite understand what he was talking about. She quietly sat by his side, looking at his tightly knitted eyebrows with a puzzled expression. In her impression, Qin Gengxin was a man who likes to laugh. Not only did he often made her laugh until her stomach ached, he even made the female employees at his company laughed relentlessly. When he was serious, it''s really scary, but when he was in a good mood, he didn''t have the slightest bit of arrogance as the Vice President of Qin Corporation. No matter how difficult or troublesome something was, he wouldn''t frown like this. But now, what was he talking about? Who made his eyebrows furrowed like this? Xian Guiying vaguely remembered that two months before the Spring Festival, she heard that Qin Gengxin''s father, Qin Xiaowen, was the chairman and president of Qin Corporation in G City. Although the complete power did not fall into Qin Gengxin''s own hand, the entire Qin''s was his responsibility. This was independent experiential learning that had been given to him by his father since he was eighteen years old. Qin Gengxin also did very well because in the three years since he took over Qin Corporation, the first step he took was smarter and wiser than his father. He was called home by Qin Xiaowen at the Spring Festival almost every year, and this year, when he returned from China, he was in a bad mental state for half a month. Xian Guiying had asked his secretary and found out that Qin Gengxin had lost a lot of weight during that time, and then he rushed back to China for a week and returned to Boston a week later. When he returned, he suddenly became very quiet. In the span of two months, his temper had become inexplicably irritable. No one dared to ask what happened to him. Xian Guiying could feel that he seemed to be filled with feelings of helplessness and unwillingness, and whenever she asked him if he was happy when he returned to the Spring Festival, he would always avoid this topic. His expression became very cold. Since then, she knew that Spring Festival was a sensitive topic for Qin Gengxin. No matter who brought the topic up, he will not look good and become colder. So no one brought it up anymore. After half a year, even Xian Guiying almost forgot about it. However, watching him suddenly leaned so sorrowfully against this place, with the body full smell of alcohol, her heart ached. She stood beside him and silently looked at him. "This, she " Xian Guiying asked carefully while looking at his expression, "Who is it?" Even though she''s not yet 20 years old, a woman''s instincts were too sharp, and her sixth sense too strong. Unconsciously, she felt that this ''she'' should be a woman. Qin Gengxin drank too much that day and had no intention of hiding anything. He didn''t answer her question at first but only looked at the passing car silently. After so long, he exhaled and said in a deep voice, "I''ve wanted to protect someone since I was young." Xian Guiying''s expression gradually tensed. "Is it a girl?" Qin Gengxin nodded. "Yes, a girl, two years younger than you. The first time I met her, I was eight years old. Being weak and standing alone was not what she wanted, but fate had given her a lot of injustice. Maybe every man has a kind with a sense of sympathy and heart to protect the weak. I once thought that I also felt moderate sympathy for her. Only later did I find out that such care had already exceeded my expectations." "If it wasn''t for the fact that my parents didn''t like me interfering in other people''s affairs and not wanting to bring disaster upon myself, I would have left with her a long time ago. Before I was sent to America by my parents, I swore that I would save her from the family when my wings were full and I was no longer restrained by my parents. At that time, before I left, I made her wait for me to return." "I thought that when the time was right, I would definitely bring her out." "Perhaps it was because I was too confident from the beginning and thought that she would always be harassed by others in the yard, waiting for me to save her. However, I forgot the stubbornness and self-esteem in her bones. I watched she''s being bullied for more than ten years. In the end, she resisted, but the result was ... She disappeared from everyone''s sight. I can''t even find her." "She just left. I don''t even know if she''s still alive or not." Qin Gengxin taunted himself as he spoke. At the time, Xian Guiying stood next to him and didn''t say anything for a long time, but she faintly heard him saying, "She was called Jiang Ruolan. When I was in school, I always purposely called her a wrong name and she always angrily hit me with her textbook." "Jiang Ruolan. She is the Jiang Ruolan in my heart. She is here." Qin Gengxin raised his hand and pointed to his own heart before turning to look at the silent Xian Guiying. He then scoffed. "But I lost her. I''m still late. When I rushed back, she''s gone! She''s not waiting for me! What should I do?! I''ve sent so many people to help me find her, but they can''t find her! Do you think she''s still alive?" . . A/N: In the next few chapters, it will be filled with flashbacks. I used Italic when writing about these flashbacks, but alas, it didn''t appear at all in the apps. I wanted you to know how the story between Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin began. Writing this story made me missed Ruolan and Zihao... ini Chapter 520 - Avoidance "She must be alive, right? She''s survived for more than ten years, and she''s not going to die easily. Even though she''s very thin, small, and looks like she needed someone else''s protection, she''s actually smarter than anyone. She''s definitely still alive. I can definitely find her." A smile hung in the corner of his mouth as Qin Gengxin muttered to himself. A gust of wind blew, and the smell of alcohol on his body permeated through her nose. Xian Guiying suddenly didn''t know where to put her hand. She just looked at him with a dry and unusual look. Since then, Xian Guiying rarely approached him. Even Qin Gengxin''s secretary noticed it and teased him a little, asking why Miss Xian didn''t come to see him often anymore, even asking if he had angered the little beauty. Qin Gengxin was a bit confused at the time, but because it was a hectic period for him, he just called Xian Guiying to ask about her current condition. From the tone of her voice on the phone, she didn''t seem to be unhappy, and he clearly didn''t provoke her. Still, he knew that Xian Guiying had come to the United States to take charge of Xian Enterprise. At that time, Xian Zihao often handed over some important tasks to Xian Guiying, he wanted to train her properly. Knowing that Xian Guiying was busy with Xian Enterprise, Qin Gengxin didn''t think too much of it. Perhaps every man had an unruly age and Qin Gengxin was a wholly unrestrained and free young master. In addition to his outstanding appearance, he had achieved great accomplishments in his career at such a young age. There were many girls who admired him. Although he always thought of Jiang Ruolan in his heart, he basically never turned down the beauty that came knocking on his door. He could either acted on the spot or pretended to be real. Qin Gengxin was notorious for being romantic at that time. Xian Guiying received formal training at Xian Enterprise. She combined the diplomatic and business skills of both Qin Gengxin and Xian Zihao, as well as some of her experience in financial management to sum up a set of strategies that combined Xian Enterprise''s strength. Xian Zihao was very pleased with her performance and gradually handed over all the big and small projects to her. He could tell that Xian Guiying had learned a lot from Qin Gengxin. It was just that Qin Gengxin wasn''t serious enough whenever he was with her. If they continued to get along like this, it might cause some trouble in the future. Recently, Xian Guiying quietly spent her time in Xian Enterprise and no longer went to Qin Gengxin''s place. Xian Zihao felt that it was a bit strange and asked some questions, but she just said that she had been in the United States for two years and had done a lot of things that needed to be learned. It was unknown whether Xian Zihao believed her explanation or not. He just looked at her at the time, as if he had seen through her, and said half-heartedly, "If you like someone but don''t know how to talk or how to get along, then you might as well change it to another way to get along." When Xian Guiying heard his words, she first looked at him in surprise. However, Xian Zihao just smiled softly, his eyes filled with the brotherly love and pampering. Indeed, she liked Qin Gengxin, but because he had told others that she was his sister and did not have any improper feelings towards her, nor did he have any other feelings towards her, Xian Guiying decided to stay quiet. Although she liked him, she didn''t know how to talk without getting embarrassed. However, what Qin Gengxin had said after drinking that day made Xian Guiying aware. It might not be the best way to continue like this. Neither for him nor for her. Initially, she only wanted to become an existence that he couldn''t leave behind, waiting for everything to slowly bear fruit before she would say anything. However, Qin Gengxin actually had someone he likes, which directly interfered with her original plans. For a moment, she didn''t know how to continue staying by his side. She felt like a third person, deliberately inserting herself into someone else''s relationship. Even if Qin Gengxin was not with that woman, but for a girl under the age of twenty, this kind of relationship was superfluous. Since she couldn''t straighten her thoughts, Xian Guiying avoided meeting Qin Gengxin all of a sudden. It was only when Xian Zihao told her that they could get along differently that she started to think about these things. Later, Xian Zihao asked her, "Guiying, what are you planning to do now?" Xian Guiying just stood in front of the CEO''s office window, looking at the view outside without saying anything. Looking at the direction of the Qin Corporation''s Building from a distance, she replied, "I want to be stronger, so strong that one day I can stand side by side with the people I love, and also fight alongside each other." Since then, Xian Guiying had been following very solid training. She was indeed a very talented and smart woman, to begin with. Plus, she studied this major, so she''s good at everything. The second year after completing her advanced financial management course, Xian Zihao and Zhou Shufen had split up and he had even helped her. Qin Gengxin often visited her, and by the time Xian Zihao left the United States, Xian Guiying was already a qualified administrator. However, Xian Guiying was still young. Before Xian Zihao left, he had asked Qin Gengxin to take care of her. Naturally, Qin Gengxin agreed. In the following years, Xian Guiying did it. When she first took over the company, some of the company''s senior staff weren''t convinced with her strength even though she was the President''s sister. However, with the help of Qin Gengxin and Wei Zhengsheng, she managed to overcome this difficult situation. It was not until she relied on her own wisdom and tactics to achieve great success in a particular collaboration that the entire company was no longer dissatisfied with her. She let everyone in the Xian Enterprise know that she, Xian Guiying, was not only Xian Zihao''s little sister. If her big brother can do it, she can as well. Who said that women were inferior to men? Nonsense! Slowly Xian Guiying''s name became famous in Boston. Qin Gengxin even took her to all sorts of occasions, which allowed her to get to know a lot of people in the business world. She gradually managed to attract their interest. Since then, she had truly been able to stand side by side with the people she liked. They would attend business meetings, important banquets and often discuss a certain company''s project''s feasibility. They would also discuss life''s issues with each other. At that time, although Qin Gengxin''s name was very famous and his personality as an amorous man was popular, he only treated her as her qualified brother. He helped her to grow a pair of wings. Qin Gengxin was always attentive and gentle towards Xian Guiying. He was funny and polite, no matter how warm he was with other women. Why? Because as long as he was in front of her, he would always restrain himself. Xian Guiying really understood his character. Even though she knew that Qin Gengxin was only playing with the girls, she often quietly frowned when she saw him talking to the pretty girls. Every time this happened, Qin Gengxin would pinch her nose and ask why she looked so serious, that it was just for a show. He needed to know which woman was the leaders'' daughter, which woman was their granddaughter, etc. He would always talk to her about these people, whoever they were so that she could sort out the situation in front of her. Over time, Xian Guiying tried to change his bad habit. Whenever he went out for a drink with a certain woman, she always sat silently on the side, watching him interact with the woman. Once, Xian Guiying found out that Qin Gengxin had gone to the hotel to "talk" with the goddaughter of a certain mogul. On the same day, his assistant had an urgent matter to discuss with him, but he had turned off his phone. Since Xian Guiying knew which room he lived in, she took the opportunity to knock on the door and entered. As soon as she entered, she saw that Qin Gengxin was already taking a shower. He had cleaned the smell of alcohol from his body and put on a bathrobe. The daughter of the big boss who pestered him had already left. At that time, Qin Gengxin seemed to understand her startled look, so he leaned against the wall with his hands crossed over his chest and smiled at her. "What? Are you afraid that your beloved brother Gengxin has been eaten alive?" The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. She had a desire to tear his smiling face apart, only to hold it back in the end. She calmly told him about his assistant''s problem and left without looking back. Chapter 521 - If There Was No Such Thing As Jiang Ruolan In His Heart, Maybe, Everything Will Change That day, Qin Gengxin whistled behind her and told her that sometimes it was impossible for a man to perform outside unless he was one day married. He also told her that no matter who she met in the future, she must be careful not to be deceived by a man. How could he have known that the person she liked and was in her heart was him? Qin Genxin was completely a bastard and a liar! For two or three years, Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying often appeared together in front of everyone. While many people in the business world said that they were the perfect couple, Qin Gengxin will always say that Xian Guiying was his sister and asked everyone to take care of her. He never told anyone about the relationship between the two of them. In the eyes of outsiders, Xian Guiying was Qin Gengxin''s mistress, but between the two of them, it had always been a simple relationship. It was so simple that Xian Guiying suspected that she was not a woman at all in his eyes! Xian Guiying had thought about it before. Was it because she''s not attractive enough? Was it because she''s not pretty enough? Was it because she didn''t have a good figure? Or was it because of her character? If not, why did Qin Gengxin never have feelings for her even though the two of them have been together for years? Then she realized that if there was no such thing as his little red, if there was no such thing as Jiang Ruolan in his heart, maybe, everything will change. She was just a step too late. Xian Guiying knew that Qin Gengxin''s feelings for that little red were deep and even though the girl had absolutely no relationship with him and hadn''t appeared for several years, he kept looking for her. However, there were times when Xian Guiying felt that it was just a habit he had developed towards Jiang Ruolan since he was young. This kind of habit was related to his emotional nerves, and perhaps this vague but simple-minded childhood was just a blessing in disguise. All these years, other than Xian Guiying, Qin Gengxin had no other girlfriends, nor did he have a serious relationship with any women. However, many people in the media said Vice President Qin Gengxin was out in the open. He had seen many girls and had countless relationships with women, but only Xian Guiying knew that those women used the media to cause an uproar, wanted to force him into submission. Still, even though Qin Gengxin was good at dealing with the woman, Xian Guiying couldn''t bear to watch it anymore. When she was free, she would ask her friends in the media to write some other news to cover up the woman''s hype. Over time, she had become Qin Gengxin''s crisis publicist. Whenever there was gossip about him and some women, she would stand by his side. Although she never told the media about their relationship, it was just a silent way to shut them up. Yes, for years, everyone knew that Xian Guiying was the real lover of Qin Gengxin. They had been together for a long time, and they will probably get married in the future. Whenever this happened, Xian Guiying would sacrifice herself. She would rather play the part of his girlfriend than allow those women and the media to slander his name. Qin Gengxin couldn''t help but laugh at her for overthinking things. Every time he did this, she would look at him with a cold expression. "Aren''t you afraid of getting sick after meeting so many women? If your name is famous all over Boston, aren''t you afraid that you won''t be able to get a wife in the future?" Qin Gengxin just smiled at her at the time, "Little Ying, I''m not even worried about this. Why do you overthink it more than me?" Little Ying. This was the nickname he once gave to her. Despite being told to stop calling her that, he continued to call her that. Until Xian Enterprise later offended a large company in Washington. Their boss favored Xian Guiying and wanted her to use the strong and robust Xian Enterprise to popularize his company. He even shamelessly said that he wanted to marry her and teach her a lesson at home so that she wouldn''t show her face to other men. The owner was in his fifties, two or three years older than Xian Guiying''s father. She ignored him, but he scolded her instead. It was entangled. At the time, the financial crisis in the United States had had a significant impact on Xian Enterprise, and at the time, several large financial investment companies in Washington who had partnered with them decided to withdraw their partnership and forced her to submit because of the relationship between those people and the boss ( fifty years old man). At that time, Qin Corporation was also in crisis. Qin Gengxin wanted to help, but Xian Guiying rejected it. She just relied on herself to go from one company to another. Eventually, after more than a month, she had reached a deal with a financial firm, but on her way back to Boston, she was kidnapped by a group of people. The mastermind was the fifty years old boss of the finance company earlier. Qin Gengxin had been in Washington D.C. and was about to pick her up when he saw that she had been captured by several men. He had rushed to the men and jumped out of his car to save her. At the time, because one of the men was using an ether handkerchief to cover her mouth, although she was slightly conscious, she was completely helpless and could only lean on the side of the car, watching the scene in front of her. When Xian Guiying saw that Qin Gengxin had used his bare hands to fight with the men, she frowned and extended her hand to help him, but she had no strength to help him. There were five men who came to kidnap her, all strong and powerful, and although Qin Gengxin was skilled, it still took a lot of effort to save her. More importantly, he fought empty-handed, and when the men saw someone coming to her rescue, they immediately took a pipe and a thick metal knife from the car and stabbed him. "Be careful!" Xian Guiying leaned on the side of the car dizzily. A man suddenly grabbed her while dodging Qin Gengxin''s attack. He fought against the five men while preventing them from injuring her. She was hurt and had to be saved. Every time he attacked, the man would place the knife on Xian Guiying''s stomach and threatened to kill her if he took another step. Although Xian Guiying''s consciousness was not very clear at the time, when she looked up, she saw the struggle in Qin Gengxin''s eyes. When he looked in her direction, his eyes were filled with the emotion of wanting to save her even at the risk of his life. Xian Guiying didn''t know whether she was important to him or if she was just a sister. Just when Qin Gengxin suddenly kicked someone and grabbed the pipe in the man''s hand and was about to walk to her side, the man holding her pointed the knife right at her neck. Qin Gengxin''s eyes were very deep and Xian Guiying didn''t know what he would do. But as he walked, he suddenly used the pipe to break the man''s arm, kicked his legs before throwing him onto the ground. At that time, Xian Guiying could not stand stably and leaned on his arms. When she sniffed his scent, she was immediately enveloped by a strong sense of security. "How are you?" Qin Gengxin was a little out of breath. He gently held her as he tried to lead her out of the distance of these people. Xian Guiying raised her hand to grab onto his shirt and shook her head. "I''m fine. I''m just dizzy." The color in Qin Gengxin''s eyes deepened as he saw the etherized handkerchief on the ground. He was about to use one hand to steady her body when the man with one arm broken by Qin Gengxin stood up from the side of the car and approached them with a knife in hand. At the same time, another two men also got up from the ground and walked towards them. Qin Gengxin was fully unaware of his situation. He only noticed the men in front of him, but not the man with a broken arm. "Be careful!" Just as Qin Gengxin was about to knock down the two men in front of him, Xian Guiying noticed the man behind them and immediately screamed. She didn''t know where she got her strength from, but she suddenly turned around and wanted to block the knife for him. Qin Gengxin immediately reacted, but he was still a step too slow. The man''s knife did not penetrate Xian Guiying''s stomach but still managed to cut her waist. The intense stabbing pain made her much more clear-headed. Qin Gengxin turned around, kicked the man, and then held Xian Guiying''s hand before moving her behind him. Chapter 522 - How Much Longer Do I Have To Be Like This Before You Actually See Me Since they were in Washington''s downtown, they soon heard sirens from a police car approaching the area. When the men heard the sound of a police car, they cursed while holding their breath and got into the car quickly. Only one seriously injured man was stopped by Qin Gengxin. After the police arrived, he handed the man over to the police and sent Xian Guiying straight to the hospital. Although the wound in her waist was indeed only a superficial wound, the wound was very deep and she lost a lot of blood. Qin Gengxin was always by her side during this period. Xian Guiying could hear him ask the doctor, "Is she really all right? Are you sure there''s nothing wrong?" She slowly opened her eyes and smiled at him while receiving the IV Drop. She had obviously lost a lot of blood, but when she opened her eyes and looked at him, she discovered that Qin Gengxin''s face was paler than hers. Was he afraid something would happen to her? Xian Guiying was clearly in pain, but she was still grinning from ear to ear when she saw Qin Gengxin holding her hand. She felt a strong warmth in her heart. Since it was a superficial wound, Xian Guiying was able to be discharged from the hospital quickly. She was nearly kidnapped in Washington, thus she decided to go to a women''s defense class and learned Taekwondo and other women''s defense skills for more than a year. Although she cannot be considered proficient in martial arts, those skills can still be helpful in times of crisis. She didn''t want to implicate anyone. Even when she was in danger, she wanted to fight alongside other people and not be protected behind their backs. Qin Gengxin continued to bring her to various events and the two of them were getting closer, but from beginning to end, their relationship was still the same. Until the year when Chairman Bai''s daughter, Bai Nuying, celebrated her eighteenth birthday. Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin went to Bai Nuying''s aging ceremony together. At the banquet, Bai Nuying kept pestering Qin Gengxin and looked at Xian Guiying as if she was facing a formidable enemy. Once the banquet reached the peak, Bai Zongying directly asked Qin Gengxin to dance with her daughter. At that time, Qin Gengxin was also shocked by the sudden request, but he was calm and composed when he looked at her. Xian Guiying originally thought that Qin Gengxin would not agree to Bai Zongying''s request, but she didn''t expect that when Bai Nuying used her gentle voice to ask him to dance with her, he didn''t refuse. On one hand, Xian Guiying wanted to sever this relationship between the two of them, while on the other hand, she knew that Qin Gengxin did this because of the cooperation between Qin Corporation and Bai Group. She didn''t want to affect the initially good relationship between these two companies. She wasn''t in a hurry at all. She always believed that there would always be a day when she would be able to reach her destination. She would be able to capture his attention once the right time comes. It was only that day that Xian Guiying realized that Qin Gengxin was not a bird in a cage. His sky was wider than hers and there were so many women that adored him. Tonight, Qin Gengxin would rather be with Mrs. Bai''s most beloved daughter. If she continued to waste time like this, Qin Gengxin''s marriage to some famous young miss might just be the end result. It would be too late by then. Looking at the couple on the dance floor, Xian Guiying could only sit on the chair not far away and remained silent for a long time. When Qin Gengxin sat next to her, he noticed that her expression was not very good. When he was about to touch her forehead to check the temperature, Xian Guiying lightly turned her face away. "What''s wrong?" Qin Gengxin immediately sat up straight and looked at Xian Guiying''s grim expression. He smiled and asked, "Our Little Ying is rarely in a bad mood. What''s with the long face?" Xian Guiying didn''t want to speak at that time as Qin Gengxin had never played around with a woman in front of her before. He playfully tapped on her cheek. "Who dares to make our beauty angry? Tell me, I will help you seek justice!" "I''m not feeling well." Xian Guiying didn''t want to make the people around her unhappy just because of her mood, so she found an excuse to stand up and leave with her bag. Qin Gengxin also stood up, looking at her fleeting figure. He hesitated for a moment, then chased after her. Xian Guiying only slowed down when she was outside. Actually, in her bones, there was cowardice that even she did not discover. Now she had found out. Everything she liked and loved had to be given to Cui Luixian since she was young. No matter what it was, she had to humbly give it to someone else. Xian Guiying had been in love with Qin Gengxin for so many years, but she didn''t dare to say anything because she was afraid that their relationship would be affected. "Guiying!" When Qin Gengxin came out and saw her standing on the side of the road in a daze, he walked closer. It was a bit cold in New York at the time, and even at night. He stood next to her, looked at her, then took off his coat and put it to her shoulder. Xian Guiying stood in her original spot without moving for a long time. Finally, she turned around and looked at him with her bright eyes. Seeing that she wanted to say something, Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything and just looked at her, patiently waiting for her to say something. "Just a sister?" Xian Guiying slowly whispered. Qin Gengxin was stunned for a moment. As he looked at her, his gaze changed into deeper and shallower. It was as if some kind of realization had struck his heart. "Is it possible for you to be warm with any woman? Even an eighteen years old little girl can dance with you in front of others, but I can only be a little sister, or can only be a business partner who comes and goes with you on various occasions. It''s been so many years, Qin Gengxin. I felt that the reason why you could control this degree of power so well was not because you didn''t know that I like you. It was because you are so confident that my feelings for you will disappear as time passes by." Xian Guiying looked at his face, gauging his feelings. In the deep of night, under the streetlights, his face was still handsome as before. She looked at him like this, then her lips curved slightly as she tilted her head and smiled at him. At that time, Qin Gengxin seemed to have lost his words for the first time. He actually hasn''t said anything in a long time. Seeing her crooked smile, he said hesitantly. "Guiying" "How much longer do I have to be like this before you actually see me?" She asked. This wasn''t the first time Qin Gengxin heard a woman''s confession and he''s already an experienced person. If there were other women, he would have rejected them carelessly, but when facing Xian Guiying, he expressed a sense of seriousness. "It''s too cold outside. Let''s go back first, I don''t want you to get a fever and sick." Qin Gengxin suddenly changed the subject. He turned around and walked to the parking lot not far away. Xian Guiying didn''t stubbornly stay on the spot. She turned around and followed him from behind. On the way back to the hotel, Qin Gengxin kept driving quietly. Unlike before, he didn''t have much to say to her tonight. The journey back to the hotel was accompanied by silence. "How long did you know about this?" Xian Guiying shifted her gaze from the window to his side face. Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to like this topic. He just quietly held the steering wheel and looked at the road ahead. After so long, he said, "I only found out a few months ago." A few months ago It seemed that when his friends were talking about her, whenever they teased him, coupled with the fact that Xian Guiying had long been by his side, sensitive people can tell that she liked Qin Gengxin. Surely someone must have told him about this. Looking at his side face, Xian Guiying suddenly smiled and leaned her head towards him. When she leaned against him, it was very light and would not affect his driving. Xian Guiying thought that Qin Gengxin would consider accepting and not rejecting her, but a few minutes later, he raised his other hand and slowly moved her head away. He looked at her and said softly, "Don''t move around recklessly, sit still." Xian Guiying wasn''t a fool. If she could not see this kind of polite rejection, then her years of knowing him would be in vain. She just stared at him. "Why?" Chapter 523 - From Being Passionate To Being Cold, Everything Change In The Blink Of Eyes Qin Gengxin wasn''t the type of person who talked a lot of nonsense. He didn''t even utter the nonsense of "we don''t fit" or "you''re very good, I''m just not good enough for you". He just drove the car in silence until they reached in front of the hotel. When he took Xian Guiying back to her room, he only stood outside the door and didn''t enter. Looking at her, he said, "Because I don''t want to hurt you." Xian Guiying turned to look at him. "Why can other women, but not me?" "Others are others, you are you." Xian Guiying considered his explanation too vague. Before she could say anything else, he advised her to rest early. When he closed the door, Qin Gengxin still looked at her with a warm expression. When Xian Guiying woke up the next day, she found out that Qin Gengxin had flown to England at dawn due to a temporary matter. He left a message to her secretary, who came with her and his subordinates to return to Boston together, but he didn''t say when he would return to the United States. Then Qin Gengxin suddenly seemed to disappear from her world. He didn''t return for two months, and when Xian Guiying asked about this from his assistant, he claimed that he knew nothing about his (Qin Gengxin) situation in England. At this point, if Xian Guiying still didn''t realize that this was his way to avoid her, then she was a fool! Qin Gengxin had avoided her for two to three months. Two to three months. Sometimes when Xian Guiying thought about this, she would wonder what kind of wolf or tiger she was for him to avoid like this. After Qin Gengxin returned from England, Xian Guiying was more certain that he had indeed deliberately avoided her. It was very clear that he rejected her. When the news of his return reached her ears and when he didn''t come to look for her, Xian Guiying decided to throw herself completely into Xian Enterprise and tried her best to forget it all. Why bother a man who tried every means to avoid her? They had been close for years, but in the end, because she preferred love between men and women, he distanced himself from her. Only then did Xian Guiying realized that in all her years of being by Qin Gengxin''s side, she had never truly seen through him. She could only see his surface, only some partial knowledge of him, but she had never seen his inner self because he had no intention of letting her see through him. Sometimes, a person''s feelings can really be like that. From being passionate to being cold, Qin Gengxin had changed from being the closest companion to being the most familiar stranger in the blink of an eye. In fact, he rarely showed up at any important meetings or occasions where Qin Corporation and Xian Enterprise had. He only sent a manager or secretary to deal with it. Qin Gengxin, who has stood by her side ever since had disappeared. They had never gotten to know each other too much, and it was inevitable that they would meet on some occasions. Xian Guiying would just look at him quietly and when Qin Gengxin noticed it, he would smile back at her and nod. The gentleness in his eyes carrying the politeness of estrangement. "I heard that President Xian is already 25 years old and hasn''t had a boyfriend in years. Say, does she not like men?" The flush valve on the washroom in the CEO''s office suddenly broke. Xian Guiying went to the employee''s washroom on the next floor at noon. However, just as she was about to enter the washroom, she heard voices coming from inside. "It seems so. Have you noticed Vice President Wei? Vice President Wei has always been kind to President Xian and everything he does is always based on her. From the look of it, Vice President Wei seemed to like her, but President Xian has always pretending to be blind." "Keep your voice down, don''t talk nonsense! In recent years, didn''t President Xian always have contact with the CEO of Qin Corporation? However, I don''t know what''s going on these past few months. President Xian and President Qin rarely interact, and they don''t stand together on many occasions. Do you guys think there''s something wrong with this?" "Could it be that President Xian and President Qin had a secret romance a few years ago and they''re breaking up now?" "What a secret romance? Almost everyone in the American business community knows that their relationship is not ordinary, but they always address each other as friends. They certainly never seemed to be so intimate, but who knows whether President Xian and President Qin had an affair behind the closed door?" "Did they really break up? I saw President Qin go to Las Vegas last week and he''s bringing back a beautiful woman. It''s said that she is the niece of Gambling King in Las Vegas and also a rather famous sexy model." "Really?" "How could it be fake? That''s what I saw on the cover of the magazine! President Qin is getting more intimate with many women this year. I wonder if President Xian has ever heard of them." "President Xian is truly pitiful." "On the other hand, maybe we''re not right. I think President Qin and President Xian might only be together on the surface, but they seem to be pretty casual in private. Also, President Qin likes pretty and spicy beauties, he might not really like President Xian." "How beautiful is our President Xian? Last year, didn''t those elites secretly give her the title of the number one cold beauty in Boston? I only saw her smile a few times over the years, and that''s when she was on President Qin''s side. In these few months, I noticed that her personality was getting colder. The day before yesterday, I went to send the files to President Xian, I almost froze to death by the cold atmosphere inside the room. She didn''t even answer me as if she didn''t see me. I put the files on her desk and about to leave when she suddenly stopped me and asked me with a serious expression. I wonder if she is really a woman. With the previous President, he was very kind to his subordinates who did not make mistakes." "You can be considered as a senior in the company, so stop complaining. President Xian has that kind of personality." "Tch." "It was precisely this kind of character that caused her to break up with President Qin, right? It was all in vain for our Vice-President Wei to be fascinated with her. She acted as if she couldn''t see it!" "Why do I feel your words are so sour? Tell the truth, are you secretly in love with Vice President Wei? That''s why these sorts of envy, jealousy, and hatred appeared when you talked about her?" "I... I didn''t" "Hello, President Xian!" At this point, a female assistant entered through the door. The assistant was unaware of the situation in the washroom. She just greeted Xian Guiying with a smile when she saw her standing in front of the door. The two women inside who were wearing makeup and whispering in the mirror immediately turned pale. When Xian Guiying entered, they turned around and smiled at her embarrassedly. "President Xian.. Why did you come to this floor?" Xian Guiying gave them a bland look. It''s hard to know if she''s angry or not, but she glanced at the cosmetics on the marble counter and said, "The flush valve in my bathroom is broken." After saying that, she walked inside, leaving the two female employees looking at each other with awkward expressions. Xian Guiying wasn''t actually angry. Women were naturally gossipy, and as a company President, it was normal for her to hear occasional complaints and criticism from her subordinates. In addition, they didn''t say bad things about their superiors. These days, the two female employees had been very careful with their jobs, afraid that she would fire them. However, Xian Guiying acted as if nothing had happened. Cold? Sometimes, when she was free, she would think about it by herself and smile helplessly whenever she thought about it. How could she be so noble and cold? Perhaps this was something similar to her brother, Xian Zihao. As she grew older and more experienced, she discovered that there were many things that weren''t worth being happy or sad about. Other than life or death, nothing else was a big deal, so she learned to remain calm. In the past few years, when she stood by Qin Gengxin''s side, her heart was always filled with a little sweetness and a little warmth. Her mood would become very good and she would often smile. On her desk was a business magazine with a new journal. She picked it up and flipped to the middle page, where she found photos of Qin Gengxin with a woman in some important business events. The woman was holding his arm and was intimately close to him. Xian Guiying closed the magazine as her lips curled up in a mocking smile. Chapter 524 - What You Cant Get Is Always The Best "Why can other women, but not me?" "Others are others, you are you." These were the last words he uttered before he started avoiding her, She glanced at the unopened magazine, her eyes dim. ''Qin Gengxin, if you think that you are not compatible with me, if you just don''t want to hurt me, don''t want to drag me into your quagmire, then from the start, you should be wary of me.'' ''When I first came to America before the age of eighteen, you shouldn''t have agreed to pick me up.'' ''After being together for so long, even if we meet, you will just pass and smile at me politely as if we are strangers. Do you think this is one of the best forms of honor and protection for me, Xian Guiying?'' Xian Guiying resisted the urge to swear and threw the magazine into the trash can. She didn''t want to do this anymore. She had been pestering him all these years and now she refused to take the initiative to look for him. They had been by each other''s side for more than six years, and now, they had become strangers. Just because of her feelings, their relationship reached a stalemate. On that day, there was a charity event held for the elites in the business society. Xian Guiying liked the precious bluestone bracelet sold at the charity auction and she initially wanted to bid 6 million for it, but the bracelet was sold to Qin Gengxin, who bid for 10 million. Xian Guiying rarely wears accessories, and she didn''t really like those things either. It was rare for her to like a bracelet, but the bluestone bracelet was snatched away by Qin Gengxin just like that. At the time, the place was utterly dark. There were only a few beams of light that fell on the crowd. Qin Gengxin was standing in front of her. He was in the front row, giving a slight nod to the crowd before sitting down. Xian Guiying, who was usually accompanied by Qin Gengxin, this time was accompanied by Wei Zhengsheng. She didn''t know if Qin Gengxin knew she was here or not, and because his back was facing her, she couldn''t see his expression. "This bracelet costs three to five million yuan. If it weren''t for you loving and doing charity, I wouldn''t even dare bid. What''s the point of spending ten million on this bracelet for a guy like Qin Gengxin?" Wei Zhengsheng whispered next to her. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything but just stared at the bracelet on the stage. Since Qin Gengxin didn''t go up on stage to pick it up, someone specifically wrapped the bracelet in an expensive box and gave it to him. Xian Guiying just glanced at the other auction items arranged on the stage, turned around, and said, "Brother Wei, please just bid randomly with the name of Xian Enterprise. I''m going to the washroom." Wei Zhengsheng knew that she was thinking about Qin Gengxin. When Xian Guiying was about to leave, he stopped her. "Xiaoying?" Xian Guiying smiled at him. "I just drank a lot of juice. I want to go to the washroom now." Seeing her normal expression, Wei Zhengsheng let her go because this charity was so important and the two of them can''t leave together. He reminded her, "Then pay attention to your safety and don''t leave randomly." Xian Guiying just nodded. After she walked out of the ballroom, she went straight to the washroom. Once she entered, she stood in front of the mirror to casually fix the makeup on her face to buy more time. As she was about to turn around and leave, a woman with a sexy figure entered. She was the woman Qin Gengxin brought from Las Vegas. Her name was Kelsey. Xian Guiying had seen the picture of Kelsey and Qin Gengxin at a certain dinner party in the magazine, so she naturally recognized her. Now that she saw the real person, she had to admit that a woman like Kelsey was indeed a goddess. When Kelsey came in and saw Xian Guiying, she only gave her a curious look before walking to the mirror to fix her makeup. She clearly didn''t recognize her. As Kelsey walked past Xian Guiying, the fragrance of her perfume was extremely enchanting. She felt a bit dazzled, so she turned around and looked at her again. Kelsey looked at her through the mirror while fixing her makeup. "Do you know me, miss?" She asked in English. "I don''t know you." Xian Guiying chuckled slightly. Her expression was light, but there were no signs of jealousy or envy in her eyes. She just looked at Kelsey calmly and said, "I just thought you were very beautiful." "I know, a lot of people say that." Xian Guiying was not disgusted with Kelsey''s arrogance. Women were born with a sense of pride. Since she had pride like this, then she should use it well. Thus, Xian Guiying just smiled, looked at her again, and then left. When she returned to the ballroom, Wei Zhengsheng had already bought a piece of Chinese-style jade, asking her if she liked it. She nodded and said that it was beautiful. Afterwards, the two of them left after the charity dinner. When they walked out of the hotel where the dinner was being held, Wei Zhengsheng went to the parking lot before telling her to wait in front of the entrance. The night temperature was not cold at the moment, but the winds were strong. While waiting for Wei Zhengsheng, Xian Guiying suddenly saw something. Since they were far away, she could not see their expressions clearly, but from Qin Gengxin''s actions, it seemed that he was in a good mood. Then she saw him take out a blue bracelet and put it on Kelsey. Kelsey hugged him happily and kissed him on the cheek. Qin Gengxin lowered his head and kissed her back. It turned out that he had bid ten million for a bracelet to gift it to the beauty. Xian Guiying smiled. When Wei Zhengsheng stopped the car in front of the hotel entrance, she didn''t stop for a second to look back and went straight into the car. It was as if she saw nothing. In the car, Xian Guiying suddenly asked, "Brother Wei, you''re almost thirty and never have a relationship, aren''t you embarrassed?" Wei Zhengsheng immediately turned to look at her. "What are you talking about? Where does this question come from?" Xian Guiying knew Wei Zhengsheng was clear about some things, so she didn''t avoid him. She just raised her shoulders and put her handbag to the side. Looking at the retreating lights, she said softly, "I just suddenly don''t know what I''ve been so stubborn about." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and went to hold her hand, "It''s not too late to think about it now. Xiaoying, I.." Xian Guiying looked down at his hand, smiled, and took her hand away. "I''m kidding." It was clear that she was pushing him away, but Wei Zhengsheng didn''t force her. He just pulled his hand away and continued to hold the steering wheel with a smile and said, "What you can''t get is always the best. I thought you wouldn''t be so stubborn. Perhaps, in your heart, you really have a character that doesn''t turn back unless you hit the wall." Xian Guiying laughed to herself but said nothing. Back at the house, she stood by the window and looked out into the night. If she hadn''t hit the wall, she wouldn''t have looked back? Were the things she couldn''t always get the best? Did that Qin Gengxin also have the same feelings for Jiang Ruolan? Was it really because he can''t get her, he thought she''s the best? Until no one can replace her? But why could Kelsey or any other woman but not her? At the same time having Jiang Ruolan in his heart, he can have sex with other women he didn''t love at all? And yet, she still stuck to that unrequited love that may not bear fruit, unable to approach another man. ''So, Qin Gengxin, is it you who doesn''t understand love, or is it me?'' Chapter 525 - This Guy Isn’t Right For You Xian Guiying looked back at the piece of jade that had been placed on the table and imagined Qin Gengxin standing on the side of the car with the bracelet and kissing her. Perhaps she could try to change the target to other men. When she thought about the other man, Wei Zhengsheng flashed in her mind. No, she couldn''t use him. Perhaps it was because they had known each other for a long time and he was also her brother''s shadow. Towards this man, she really could not have any other feelings. After that, no matter what ceremony or meeting she was attending, Xian Guiying would always dress carefully and would no longer just wear light makeup and dress in professional attire, but instead would start to impose more feminine air to herself. She was already known for her coldness and beauty in Boston. Out of a sudden, her personality changed and she no longer rejected the male approach. She would chat happily with some of the men during the banquet and dance with them. She would not wait for others to offer her a drink and instead would personally drink a few glasses by herself. In the past few months, the woman beside Qin Gengxin had always been Kelsey. Many people started to find out that Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin had nothing to do with each other, so those businessmen began to have the courage to pursue her. It was at that ball that Qin Gengxin took the initiative to look at Xian Guiying. The first time after a few months. He passed her and saw that she was having an enthusiastic conversation with the son of the CEO of the newly listed company. Qin Gengxin paused and turned to look at her, while Xian Guiying only glanced at him and gave him a polite smile. At that time, her gaze did not linger on him; instead, she began to chat with the CEO''s son. Later, when she was dancing with the CEO''s son, Qin Gengxin and Kelsey were also on the dance floor. Because of the high heels Kelsey was wearing, her legs sprained, and before Qin Gengxin could help her, she bumped into Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying didn''t have the chance to avoid it and the CEO''s son took advantage of the situation, pulling her into his arms. There was clearly a large space behind her, but the collision caused by Kelsey made Xian Guiying''s gaze focused directly on her. Afterwards, Qin Gengxin helped Kelsey find a seat and sat down. Xian Guiying continued to dance with the CEO''s son. The man can be considered a good man. He didn''t take the opportunity to eat her tofu, nor did he do anything annoying. She could see that he was interested in her. Of course, it was just an interest. Xian Guiying then excused herself and asked him to wait while she went to the washroom. When she came out of the washroom, before she could return to the dance floor, she saw Qin Gengxin standing on the balcony, smoking a cigarette. She pretended not to see him and walked around him. Suddenly, she heard him calling her name. "Guiying, come here." His voice was not very loud when he spoke, but the voice entered her ears very clearly. Xian Guiying halted her steps and turned around to look at him. She saw that his expression was calm, but he seemed to have something to say. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to go over and see what he actually wanted to talk about. However, just as she walked over, Qin Gengxin looked at the exquisite makeup on her face and the laziness between her eyebrows and couldn''t help but frown. He then threw the cigarette that he hadn''t finished onto the ground and pressed it with his foot before saying, "Are you angry at me?" Xian Guiying raised her eyebrow and chuckled slightly, "What does President Qin mean by this? I think I''m in good shape and have no intention of getting angry at anyone." Qin Gengxin, however, didn''t laugh at her and only frowned. "Forget it, let''s not talk about this. Your situation is really good now. I''m also very happy for you. I hope you can find a suitable man for you as soon as possible. But" He looked in the direction behind her. "This guy isn''t right for you." Xian Guiying just looked at him calmly, then turned around and saw the CEO''s son sitting on the chair, chatting with some other successful people. She smiled. "Whether it''s right or not, I''m afraid it''s not up to you, President Qin. You have your own life, and I have my own life. President Qin, you must also pay attention to your own attitude. Otherwise, I will misunderstand." After saying that, she pursed her lips in a mocking manner. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a woman who limped over them. "However, it seems that I have indeed misunderstood." Then, she lowered her eyes. Her smile still lingering on her lips. That''s right, could it be that Qin Gengxin was jealous of her intimacy with other men and wanted her to break off all ties with them? If he were such a contradictory person, he probably wouldn''t have been able to control it long ago. There was no need for him to wait until now. Even now, Xian Guiying was still indulging in her own love. She sighed faintly before adjusting her expression and emotion to an angle he couldn''t see and turned to leave as Kelsey approached. "I want to remind you that his father was Xian Zihao''s sworn enemy. While both of your companies seem calm now, his father has suffered huge losses because of your brother. This guy will figure out a way to approach you." Qin Gengxin didn''t stop her, but he warned her in a calm voice, as if he was still carrying the same care and concern he had for her at the time. Xian Guiying halted her steps but only stopped for a moment before she continued walking in the man''s direction. She knew that Kelsey was already walking to Qin Gengxin''s side. So she didn''t look back and just quietly looked at the CEO''s son. At the beginning, she had suspected his intention to approach her, but she gradually gave up on the idea because of his manners. Now, she''s not only had to be worried but also had to be on guard. "Miss Xian, do you want to go for a ride after the banquet?" When she walked back, the man was still smiling with a serious face, but his eyes had a strong sense of purpose. He wanted to capture her tonight. Xian Guiying tilted her head and smiled. "Alright then, why not drive in my car?" Seeing that she was straightforward, he nodded happily. "Sure, then it''s a deal." After the banquet, Xian Guiying deliberately avoided Qin Gengxin and directly went for a ride with the CEO''s son to a nearby river bridge. An open sports car drove along the river bridge. A cold wind was blowing in her ears, but at the same time, she could also hear the man''s confession of love. Chapter 526 - Little Red...My Little Red Xian Guiying suddenly stopped her car when she arrived at the quiet riverbank. At the same time, the man''s hand was about to touch her face. "Miss Xian, I''ve always liked your personality, it''s just that I''ve always been a hindrance to your character. Plus, you''re Xian Zihao''s younger sister. You are now the President of Xian Enterprise, but I really can''t stand it anymore." As he approached, the smell of his body crept into her nose. Just as he was about to kiss her, Xian Guiying calmly turned her head to look at the fuel gauge and said, "The car ran out of fuels." "Hmm?" The man was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look at the fuel gauge, and then happily said, "Then are you cold? Come to me. I will warm you. I''ll call a car over later. While waiting for the car, we can have a nice chat." Xian Guiying suddenly smiled, showing her white teeth, and her eyes were still enchanted and lazy when she said, "How about this? Let''s find a warm hotel to chat. This place is so quiet, and the wind is strong, I really don''t like an environment like this. I remember there was a gas station a mile away. Go call someone there, and when the car is filled with fuels, we can leave, okay?" The man hesitated for a moment. Xian Guiying was not an easy-going woman, and the man worried there would be no good results if he forced himself on her. She seemed in a good mood and seemed very attracted to him, so the man gritted his teeth, and a very ''gentlemanly'' agreed. After giving her his ''yes'', he got out of the car. Since Xian Guiying said that the gas station was only a mile away, he didn''t take the bag with him to prevent her from being too worried. After he got out of the car, Xian Guiying glanced at his back as he walked away. She then got out of her own car and went to the trunk to pick up a small canister of gasoline. She opened the lid and poured gasoline into the fuel tank. She tossed the empty gas canister into the trash can and glanced at the cold breeze in the river not far away. Then, she sat back in the car and started the engine to drive. Usually, no one will pass this place, it was at least 3 kilometers from the most comfortable place to take a taxi. The man was busy with how to deal with her, so he didn''t pay attention to the nearby gas station. As the car drove back, Xian Guiying operated the wheel with one hand and picked up the briefcase left by the man in the passenger seat with the other hand. Then she saw the two contracts in it. It was related to a contract for an important project in Xian recently. However, the contents of the contract and the name of the company on the contract were the man''s father''s company. F*ck, what level did the man think he was? Actually dare to use beauty tricks to trick her into signing this contract? Xian Guiying put the contract back in a black briefcase, then tossed the bag into the passenger seat. She pressed her foot to the accelerator and the car sped off at a faster speed. When she passed the hotel where the dinner party was being held, she did not pay much attention to the situation in front of the hotel, but as she passed it, she saw a familiar sports car out of the corner of her eyes, Xian Guiying suddenly stepped on the brakes and turned around. Qin Gengxin''s car was still parked here. It''s 2 a.m. Why was he still not back yet? Xian Guiying reversed the car and looked left and right before parking it on the side of the road. After getting out of the car, she found Qin Gengxin crouching on the fence by the side of the road, groaned in pain. Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched as she heard the puking sounds. At first, she didn''t want to bother with him, but at this time, why wasn''t Kelsey by his side? When did he drink so much? Although Qin Muyan usually had drinks and was sometimes drunk, his alcohol tolerance was always good, and he never vomited that way. Seeing his car parked on the side of the road and seeing how he was so sick until he could not find the right direction, Xian Guiying suppressed her discomfort and quickly walked over, removing the tissue from the bag and handing it to him. "Why did you suddenly drink so much?" She looked at him suspiciously. When she saw his jacket was gone, she was afraid that he would definitely have a fever if he kept standing here like this. Xian Guiying tried to help him, but just as she was about to touch him, Qin Gengxin instinctively shook her hand away. "Go away." Xian Guiying''s eyelids twitched. She pressed her hand to his shoulder to prevent him from vomiting on her. "You think I want to help you? Where''s your lover? There are a lot of cars coming and going, do you want to die?" After saying that, she was about to support him immediately, but Qin Gengxin shook her hand away again and finally raised his head to look at her. However, at first glance, it was unknown who he took her to be. In the end, he didn''t push her again but suddenly leaned against her shoulder with a mischievous smile. "You''re so heavy!" Xian Guiying sighed as she helped him. There was a smile in his eyes. Qin Gengxin stuck close to her and even put his arm around her shoulder and patted her hard, "Little Red! After running away for almost seven years, I finally found you!" Xian Guiying just rolled her eyes and helped him walk toward her car while she muttered a disgruntled curse, "Just treat me like I owe you. Otherwise, you might let yourself be on the side of the road overnight." "Don''t be in a hurry ..Wait ..." Qin Gengxin leaned on her body, lazily smiled, and said, "Wait until big brother finds you...You wait obediently, okay." Xian Guiying pushed him into the back seat of the car and watched him lie there without moving. She sighed and closed the door before she went to the driver''s seat. "Seven years ..." As she drove, she heard Qin Gengxin sigh softly from the back of the car. She couldn''t help but frown as she looked back, intending to find a hotel to calm him down. "It''s been seven years " "It''s been seven years ..." Qin Gengxin continued to sigh as his voice got lower. It was unknown just what kind of emotion he was in to cause Xian Guiying to feel goosebumps all over her body. It''s been three years since she''s been in close contact with him, and even more so, three years since she''s seen him act like this. As Xian Guiying parked the car at a nearby five-star hotel, she took a bottle of mineral water, then got out of the car, opened the back door, and helped him. Qin Gengxin leaned against her in a very shy manner. Her shoulders were aching from the pressure. Xian Guiying lowered her head to look at him before twisting the cap of the bottle and fed it to his mouth. "How about you drink some water first, or do you want to rinse your mouth after you''re in the room?" Qin Gengxin curled up towards her and laughed for a moment. He obediently lowered his head to drink the water from the bottle. He then rinsed his mouth several times. Xian Guiying was afraid that Qin Gengxin was not sober enough until he swallowed the water, so she pulled him out of the car and put her hand on his shoulder so that he would bend over. "Spit it out." She said. After drinking too much, Qin Gengxin was like an obedient child. After spitting out the water, he giggled as he hugged Xian Guiying''s shoulder and put his head close to her face. "Little Red...My Little Red." Chapter 527 - I’m Xian Guiying Xian Guiying knew that if Qin Gengxin wasn''t drunk, he wouldn''t treat her like this. The wind was blowing quietly and he moved his face close to hers. Xian Guiying quickly put the mineral bottle in her hand onto the ground and took two steps back. With a frown, she said, "Stop talking nonsense, quickly rinse your mouth. You vomited so much just now, it''s so stinky!" Qin Gengxin actually didn''t eat that much at the banquet. He only had alcohol in his stomach, and all he could drink was liquor, so there was no smell. But upon hearing her words, he obediently rinsed his mouth with the mineral water. After rinsing, he returned the half-empty bottle to Xian Guiying and asked with a sigh, "Still smells bad?" With a headache, Xian Guiying pushed him an arm''s length away. Besides the smell of alcohol, he also had the familiar smell of someone who had once possessed him. As the cold wind blew, Xian Guiying looked down at the time. It''s already late. She faintly sighed and turned to see Qin Gengxin laughing next to her. She slowly tugged his arm. "Are you okay entering the hotel by yourself?" As if he didn''t understand what she was saying, Qin Gengxin just stared at Xian Guiying and smiled. He was staring at her until she felt a little scared. Xian Guiying immediately scolded him, "Don''t look at me like that! I''m not Kelsey and not like the other girls around you! You can enter the hotel by yourself. I will leave now." After saying that, she turned around, opened the car door, and entered the car. Qin Gengxin turned his head and looked at her. Suddenly, he smiled and waved his hand. "Have a pleasant journey ~" Xian Guiying''s head almost hit the steering wheel. She looked at the man who was in a good mood after drinking too much and had a desire to rip his mask off. She resisted the urge, started the car, and left. When she was five meters from the hotel, her foot immediately stepped on the brake. In the rearview mirror, she saw Qin Gengxin still standing there. It looked like he didn''t intend to enter the hotel. Sigh. Xian Guiying had brought him here with her car, and his car wasn''t here, or at the hotel, so the current Qin Gengxin was no different than a tramp standing on the side of the road. Xian Guiying backed the car and stopped in front of him. She looked at him silently. When Qin Gengxin saw that she had returned, he raised his hand and waved at her. "Hi ~ We meet again!" Xian Guiying: "...." Xian Guiying wanted to cry, but she didn''t have the tears. She got off the car and tugged him by the sleeve, pulling him towards the hotel. Qin Gengxin did not fight but obediently followed. "Where are we going?" Xian Guiying ignored him and dragged him to the receptionist counter. The staff just glanced at them. Xian Guiying asked for a luxury suite with a better environment. Qin Gengxin usually lives in this type of suite. After taking the card, she helped him get into the elevator. After entering the elevator, his hand was still on her shoulder. Xian Guiying mentally planned to push him hard when they entered the room, then slammed the door and left. She really couldn''t stand this guy''s drunken state! He looked so happy and innocent! Qin Gengxin, who was usually dominant in handling something, suddenly turned into a wretched little baby. When they reached the door, Xian Guiying took out a room card and opened it. After opening the door, she pushed Qin Gengxin inside. After that, it didn''t matter if he slept on the carpet or found a bed, she didn''t care anymore. However, when she was about to leave, Qin Gengxin suddenly grabbed her wrist. Xian Guiying was unaware of this, so when he grabbed her, she quickly fell into the room with him. The door closed automatically and she felt a dull ache in her back. "Ah ..." She cried out in pain before gritting her teeth in hatred and raising her hand to push him away. Was he really drunk, or was he just pretending to be? And he even knew how to use her as a meat pad! It was so painful! "Qin Gengxin." Xian Guiying shouted angrily and forcibly pushed him away, "Get up!" However, he just lay there on top of her without moving. Just as when Xian Guiying wanted to push him away, Qin Gengxin suddenly got up and covered her lips with his. The thunderous kiss stunned Xian Guiying, who was caught off guard. After all these years of unrequited love, with a heart full of hesitation and coldness, she had never thought that he would take the initiative to kiss her. For so many years, no matter how close they were, it was always an intimate act between friends. Xian Guiying, who was always careful and meticulous in her actions, remained impatient until she turned into a petrified fossil. His kiss became softer and softer at first, then deeper. In the dim and dark room, on the soft carpet, Xian Guiying''s back was still sore, but the man on top of her continued to surround her thoughts. When she came back to her senses, Qin Gengxin had already tugged on her clothes, his slender fingers slowly moving around her body. Xian Guiying shivered as Qin Gengxin tore her blouse at the same time, and cold air attacked her upper body. She knew he was drunk and didn''t know who she was. Feelings of shame and anger appeared in her heart, and she immediately turned her face away to avoid his kiss while at the same time raising her hands to protect her chest. But Qin Gengxin''s hand didn''t stop. Since Xian Guiying turned her face away, he just lowered his head to kiss her neck. Xian Guiying couldn''t figure out what she was feeling right now. The person who pressured her was the man she had loved for eight or nine years. That kind of warmth was something she secretly hoped for and even imagined in her heart, but she could clearly tell that he was just drunk. Xian Guiying suddenly raised her hand, pushed his head away, and struggled to get up, but Qin Gengxin''s body was pressed hard against hers, not giving her a chance to escape. His lips moved again, but this time, it covered her lips, and his wet tongue slid in. "Qin. Gengxin!" Xian Guiying twisted her body so hard that it was impossible to predict in the darkness how red she was right now. She had lived for more than twenty years, especially in an environment like this in the United States. Sometimes, due to some Western etiquette, it was normal for her to give a man a light kiss. She sighed and desperately tried to cover her lips with her hands. Her voice was a bit hoarse as she struggled to say, "Wake up! Look carefully. I''m Xian Guiying!" Qin Gengxin''s eyes were very dark, very deep, like ink, and at that moment, they also looked like a lifeless abyss, causing one to be unable to refrain from shivering. Because she was Xian Guiying, even if he were drunk, he would recover his senses instantly and refused to have any intimate actions or relationships with her, right? Xian Guiying just lay there stiffly, looking at his expression. Qin Gengxin was still holding her in the same position as before, but he didn''t kiss her anymore. He seemed to be looking at her through the moonlight, looking at her seriously. Xian Guiying didn''t hide but stared into his eyes. She wanted to see through him. Seeing the real him. ''Qin Gengxin, what kind of person are you exactly?'' Chapter 528 - Dont Go Qin Gengxin suddenly sat down on the floor, in front of her, with his legs crossed. He fidgeted a little and pulled at his tie and the collar of his shirt, ripping off three of the exquisite buttons on his shirt. He then used his hands to comb through his hair and let out a long sigh. Xian Guiying hurriedly picked the clothes he had just ripped off. As she unbuttoned her blouse, a strange feeling flashed her heart, but she quickened her action. Qin Gengxin just sat there, not even looking at her, but shaking his head. Seeing his attitude, Xian Guiying stopped unbuttoning her clothes. She looked at him and asked, "What''s with your expression?" Qin Gengxin shook his head gloomily and said with a sigh, "I can''t do it." Xian Guiying immediately raised her eyebrow. "What do you mean you can''t do it?" "I can''t handle this woman ..." Qin Gengxin swallowed, raised his hand, and continued to comb his hair. "Since she arrived in the United States, I can tell that this woman ..." Before he could finish, he waved his hand again, shook his head, and said, "Let''s not talk about it." After saying that, he suddenly reached over and put his arm around her shoulders, bending over to kiss her. Xian Guiying''s face was dark as she lifted her hand and forcefully slapped him to the side. Qin Gengxin let out a pained groan. His eyes narrowed and frowning as he looked at her, completely at a loss. Xian Guiying took a deep breath. She suddenly stood up and angrily kicked his leg, but he didn''t seem to respond. Qin Gengxin leaned against the wall, narrowed his eyes as he smiled at her. "Honey, what are you doing?" Xian Guiying acted as if she hadn''t heard him and walked straight to the door. She planned to leave this place as soon as possible. If she stayed any longer, her heart that could tolerate anything would explode in an instant and she also didn''t even know what would happen to her later. However, just as she opened the door, Qin Gengxin whispered, "Don''t go Please, don''t go" Xian Guiying paused and turned to look at him. Seeing his sad appearance, her heart, which was about to explode from his action just now, calmed down. She just stood there, listening to him grunt as if he were sick to his stomach. "Don''t go ...Please" He spoke in a low voice, his voice getting lower. Xian Guiying closed the door and walked back. She squatted in front of him and held his face in her hands. She looked at his handsome face and drunken eyes in the moonlight. "Qin Gengxin, I really hope I never meet you." She didn''t wait for his answer, nor did she care if he understood her or not. She helped him stand up, turned on the lights in the bathroom and the dim wall lights in the room, helped him change his shoes, and then pushed him to the bathroom door. "Be good, go take a shower and then sleep, I''ll accompany you for a while." "Then you''re not leaving?" Qin Gengxin stood in front of the bathroom door and looked at her sadly, like a child asking for candy. Just who did he think she was? Xian Guiying held back the pain in her heart and said with a smile, "I''m not leaving. Hurry up and take a shower." Then he obediently went into the bathroom. Hearing the sound of water, Xian Guiying turned around and covered the bed with a blanket. After that, she closed the curtains and sat on the bed, waiting for Qin Gengxin to come out. In less than ten minutes, the bathroom door opened. Qin Gengxin wore a bathrobe, but it was loose and untied, and the view underneath was very clear. Xian Guiying''s eyes twitched as she immediately went to help him tie the bathrobe, but it seemed like Qin Gengxin really enjoyed her touch as he stood there without the slightest bit of embarrassment. In the end, she pushed him away and said to him, "Hurry up and go to sleep." Qin Gengxin was pushed into bed by her, but he suddenly sat up and grabbed her hands. "Let''s sleep together ~" Xian Guiying''s temple throbbed again as she looked at him. "Sleep alone!" Qin Gengxin put his arm around her waist, not wanting her to resist at all. He pulled her into his arms and pressed her down on the bed. Xian Guiying didn''t have time to react. Qin Gengxin didn''t press her down but lay down beside her and put his arms around her, hugging her intimately. He kissed her gently next to her ear, "I won''t touch, I won''t touch. Just want you to sleep with me." "Qin Gengxin!" Was he trying to bargain with her?! "En, be good and sleep." Qin Gengxin tightened his arms around her again, so tightly that she could barely breathe. Xian Guiying felt a bit helpless. She stopped fighting and turned to look at him. She then asked softly, "Qin Gengxin, who am I?" He didn''t say anything. He just hugged her tightly. The fragrance of his body bath lotion wafted through her nose. His clean black hair was still slightly wet, and he looked very sexy. As he hugged her, Qin Gengxin closed his eyes contentedly. Under the dim light of a wall lamp, his face looked so pure and harmless. This was the Qin Gengxin that Xian Guiying had known before. He always wore a mask in front of others, making himself appear like a bad and evil person. Still, she always knew that he was pure to the bone. If not, how could he like that Little Red so much? It was only because the girl was being bullied everywhere. It was only because of the strong desire for protection from his body that he could very much love her. However, it seemed as if such a pure him was fated to not belong to her. Hearing him breathe evenly, but knowing that he wasn''t asleep, Xian Guiying just turned and faced him in his arms. Their faces were very close, and she said softly, "Qin Gengxin, to be loved by a man like you, she''s was really lucky." Qin Gengxin slowly opened his eyes. His eyes were hazy with drunkenness, but he was looking at her quietly. Xian Guiying pursed her lip. "Be good and sleep on your own. It''s too late. I have to go back and rest. I still have some important things to do tomorrow." After saying that, she wanted to get up from his arms, but he stubbornly wrapped his arm around her waist. At the same time she got up, he also sat down and hugged her tightly from behind. Xian Guiying could not match his strength, so she fell to his chest. In fact, no matter how important tomorrow''s matters were, it can''t be compared to the struggle in her heart right now. Both men and women were the same. Facing people they liked, they both had a strong desire for possession and intimacy. She was almost reluctant to leave his embrace, to leave him who was holding her like this, as he was catalyzing her nerves. "Qin Gengxin." Xian Guiying raised her hand and gently pushed him away, "Alright, stop messing around." "Don''t go ..." Qin Gengxin embraced her and lowered his head to kiss her forehead. As soon as Xian Guiying raised her head, he immediately kissed her lips. Just a very light peck with a bit of caution. Xian Guiying could only feel her nose sour as a layer of blurry tears suddenly appeared in her eyes. However, she forcefully restrained herself from letting them fall. In the end, he still treated her like someone else! Chapter 529 - She Would Hold Onto These Memories For The Rest Of Her Life Xian Guiying turned her head abruptly, but her tears suddenly fell from the corners of her eyes. Even she, herself, didn''t know what kind of characters she had. Sometimes she wouldn''t cry even once in a couple of days, even when she was young and had been subjected to all sorts of unfair treatment and grievances because of Cui Luixian''s relationship with the Xian Family, she rarely cried. But the man in front of her was Qin Gengxin, whom she liked for almost nine years. He hugged her and kissed her, but only because he drank too much and treated her like someone else! Xian Guiying sniffed and turned away when Qin Gengxin raised his hand to wipe away her tears. She looked toward the dim room, at the white wall, and suddenly she laughed. ''Xian Guiying, oh, Xian Guiying. You''re actually just a woman in Qin Gengxin''s eyes.'' It was just a failure in their relationship. They had been together for years, what was there to cry about now?! Qin Gengxin saw that she was crying harder, so he quickly wiped her tears and said with a sad expression, "Why are you crying? Alright, stop crying. Be good and stop crying." Hearing his childish tone, Xian Guiying didn''t know if she wanted to laugh or cry. Quickly, he hugged her tightly as if wanting to provide her safe support. She sniffed again but didn''t fight this time. Closing her eyes, she inhaled the scent and couldn''t help but wrap her arms around his neck. Let him pamper her while he was drunk. Such warmth, such a hug, she should cherish it. A care that she would never be able to get it again from him for the rest of her life. ''Qin Gengxin, in this warm and painful night, you have let me fully understand how much you love that woman. After tonight, Xian Guiying will leave your world and no longer pose a problem to you.'' She stayed in his arms until she started to feel sleepy. Qin Gengxin held her for a while, and then he laid down with his arms around her. He covered both of them with the blanket, lowered his head, and kissed her face, her forehead, and then he hugged her before falling asleep. Xian Guiying opened her eyes and turned her head to watch the sleeping Qin Gengxin. She didn''t move but just calmly looked at him for a long time. Finally, with a slight smile, she leaned forward and gave him a light kiss on his lips, then leave his embrace. However, just as she kissed him and was about to step back, Qin Gengxin suddenly took a deep breath and opened his eyes slightly, as if he had just woken up like that. Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment, and seeing the desire in his eyes, her whole body froze. However, just like that, he kissed her on her forehead and nose, then went to her ear and whispered, "I originally wanted to pretend to be a gentleman, but you seduced me. You can''t blame me." Xian Guiying struggled a little, but Qin Gengxin didn''t let her go. His breath quickened as it brushed against her ear. Qin Gengxin was originally wearing only a bathrobe, but as he pounced on her, most of it fell apart. Xian Guiying initially wanted to push him away, but what she touched was his hot chest, which felt like it was burning hot. She hurriedly withdrew her hand as if she was touching a hot pan. When his hands once again went inside her clothes and caressed her body, her heart immediately stopped beating. The kiss was getting hotter and intense. Qin Gengxin was breathing heavily and Xian Guiying could feel his strong desire for her. Her rational mind and heart knew that he didn''t even know she was Xian Guiying. If he were, he wouldn''t do this to her. Xian Guiying was supposed to stop him, but she didn''t know if it was because the night was too enchanting or because the dim yellow light made her dizzy, her hands that were hanging in the air slowly placed on his chest. Under the constant attack, she gradually weakened. Her eyes dimmed, and desire gradually rose in her body, causing her senses to slowly numb. The first time she saw Qin Gengxin, the first time she saw him drunk, the first time she witnessed him miraculously discussing a difficult cooperation case, the first time she saw him getting angry in the Qin Corporation''s meeting room because of a disagreement caused by a big mistake of his employees, the first time he took her out for a trip ... Too many first time, too many memories When she thought back on everything that had happened in the last eight years, her clothes were almost all taken off. Xian Guiying only hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she did not refuse. If she were destined to leave his world when the sun rose, then tonight would be her most perfect and beautiful memory. When the sun rose and he woke up, everything would be just a dream. Perhaps it was just a dream to Qin Gengxin, but to her, she would hold onto these memories for the rest of her life. Forgive her selfishness for using this way to draw a perfect end to her eight years of unrequited love. Xian Guiying bit her lower lip as she felt an unbearable pain coming from her body. She then smiled helplessly. She had lived in the United States for eight years as a woman of the new generation, and she only became a woman once at the age of twenty-five. It was hard to tell if it was pathetic or laughable. **** The night was actually not long. Qin Gengxin, who had drunk too much alcohol and was not fully awake, was still able to turn things upside down like this, not just once but twice. After the second time, Xian Guiying couldn''t hold it anymore and wanted to run away, but he pulled her back and pressed her down for the third time. It wasn''t until the sky gradually brightened that Xian Guiying pleaded to stop. The clock showed 6 a.m. Seeing how pitiful she was, Qin Gengxin stopped and fell asleep on his stomach. It was clear that he was exhausted after three consecutive hours of a hangover. He was exhausted, but he still insisted on doing it. Xian Guiying silently rolled her eyes. She then turned around and looked at the time on her phone before hurriedly getting up. She didn''t even dare take a shower. She immediately put on her clothes and picked up everything related to her before leaving. Before this, Xian Guiying never knows how powerful Qin Gengxin''s energy during sex. As she slowly limped out of the hotel and stood on the side of the road, the cold morning air shook her hair and she took a deep breath. Her way of ending things could be considered as a form of giving. The memory of the night was enough for her to recall for a very, very long time. At least this was the end she had planned for that moment. But she had never thought that this would be the beginning. Chapter 530 - A Moment Of Carelessness When Qin Gengxin woke up in the morning, he looked around the room in confusion. He didn''t know whether he was dreaming or not. In his memory, there was a woman with him. He didn''t know if the woman was someone he met on the street or someone he knew. A month and a half later, there was a meeting among business people. That time Qin Gengxin came alone and when he met Xian Guiying again, his gaze followed her, carrying a slight hint of probing and suspicion. He wondered if he would get the slightest impression of what had happened that night. He wondered if he would remember for one moment and could identify the identity of the woman. Xian Guiying only knew that Qin Gengxin had been too busy recently with Kelsey and had rarely attended events. She had heard that he had recently been preparing to return to China and that he was going back to do some important investment projects. He might be there for a while. This was the last time she saw him before he went to China. At that time, when Xian Guiying entered the meeting room, Qin Gengxin was talking to the secretary about matters related to the company. His expression was very serious. The place he was standing was the only path she had to take to get to her seat. Qin Gengxin was looking at Xian Guiying from the moment she entered, and as she was walked past him, her footsteps suddenly stopped, Xian Guiying looked up and smiled. "President Qin, why are you standing here? Aren''t you going to sit down?" Seeing her natural expression, as if nothing had happened, Qin Gengxin just raised his eyebrow as if he was unsure of something. Still, that was for a moment, and he smiled, "Guiying, are you all right? Your skin hasn''t looked good lately." Even though she knew it was just a greeting, Xian Guiying just smiled and led her secretary to her seat. Xian Guiying only knew that Qin Gengxin returned to China to invest, but she didn''t know which city he was actually visiting. Since she decided didn''t want anything to do with him anymore, she didn''t pay attention to the details and just focused on the company''s affairs. When Xian Guiying came home, she felt drained. After taking a shower, she falls asleep on the bed without changing her clothes. When she woke up in the middle of the night, she received a call from Wei Zhengsheng saying that they have a contract to sign and needed her to come together. That night, she packed her things and went to Argentina with Wei Zhengsheng for four days before returning. Finally, when she had free time, she suddenly remembered that she was supposed to take the pill, but it was already 72 hours, and she couldn''t eat it anymore, so she didn''t take it seriously. Xian Guiying never thought her moment of carelessness would make her win a prize. After all, she had heard from a friend in the medical community that men had good stamina when they were drunk. The survival rate of his sperms was not as high as it would normally be. Even if the female partner were ovulating, she would not easily become pregnant. However, when her menstrual cycle was a week late, Xian Guiying wondered in surprise if she was actually pregnant. After secretly buying a pregnancy test kit, she found there were two lines. That day, she didn''t go to the company but sat at home all morning. Her head ached and only three words were echoing in her head. She was pregnant! She shouldn''t have taken this as a fluke! No matter how busy she was at the time, how could she forget to take birth control pills? This kind of problem that only a little girl would ignore was actually happening to a woman that was almost 26 years old! In the afternoon, Xian Guiying quietly went to the hospital for a blood test, and as a result, she was actually pregnant. She was pregnant for a month. Xian Guiying was initially a bit hesitant; after all, Qin Gengxin didn''t know about this. He was unconscious at the time, and she didn''t want him to know about it afterwards. Should she tell him? If he told her that he didn''t want this child, if he asked her to get rid of it... Xian Guiying could not imagine this scene. She had never felt that with her personality, she would have any kind of motherly awareness, but when she found out that there was a small life secretly born in her womb, and because the child was Qin Gengxin and hers, she held her stomach with one hand, worried about how much trouble the unmarried pregnancy would cause to the Xian Family, and how much trouble it would cause to her future. It wouldn''t be too good to hide it from Qin Gengxin, but on the other hand, she was very reluctant. Since Xian Guiying found out about her pregnancy, she has been distracted for a week at the company. Luckily, Wei Zhengsheng was there, helping her manage a lot of things, so she took this opportunity to rest for a while and stayed home for a few days. Finally, her emotions overcame her rationality. After a lot of consideration and with her life situation, even though she carried the life of the Xian Family on her own, it was not impossible for her to give her child a rich and happy family. After going back and forth in the hospital for a while, she finally decided to give birth here. However, every time she thought about whether doing so would be unfair to Qin Gengxin, she would raise her hand to caress her belly. She could only try her best to calm her heart. She and her child only added a burden to him. If necessary, she could take her child away from this place without causing him any trouble. However, the news of Xian Zihao''s sudden marriage was like a bolt out of the blue, and the entire Xian Family was thrown into chaos. Even though her mother, who had always been in Boston, was not living with her because Xian Guiying was used to living alone, she would still come and accompany her from time to time. After hearing about Xian Zihao''s marriage, her mother returned to the country in a hurry. Until the Mid-Autumn Festival, when her mother called her to ask her to come home, saying that she hadn''t returned home for a long time, the Old Man missed her and that she should meet her new sister-in-law. Xian Guiying had no plans to return because she knew how the Old Man''s attitude was towards her and how his attitude was towards Cui Luixian. Moreover, the Old Man would never say that he missed her. However, when she casually asked her mother what her sister-in-law''s name was, her mother said that her name was Jiang Ruolan. Her name was Jiang Ruolan. Jiang Ruolan. Was it a coincidence that they all had the same name, or was life always so dramatic? Chapter 531 - The Current You Are No Different From You Of Many Years Ago Xian Guiying knew that Qin Gengxin was already in China at this time, and although she didn''t know which city he was in, she then heard from her mother that he was also in H City recently. At this sensitive moment, she should hide far away from him, but it was because her new sister-in-law was Jian Ruolan, a woman''s curiosity and probing mentality finally made her pack up and, after so many years of separation, she chose to return to China, to the Xian Family that had left her many scars during her childhood. The first time Xian Guiying saw Jiang Ruolan, it was very strange. She sat in her father''s car and clearly saw Cui Luixan fall into a pool of water on her own. No one was pushing her. This was a common trick used by Cui Luixian. Xian Guiying had suffered for years, and after seeing this scene, she didn''t have much sympathy. She can only watch Jiang Ruolan''s fate from the car. Women were born with a repulsive mindset towards their love rivals, and Xian Guiying was no exception. She was not a saint and when she saw his father slap Jiang Ruolan, she coldly stood outside the car and didn''t want to get involved. It was only when she heard Jiang Ruolan''s words and her neither servile nor overbearing attitude that made everyone tongue-tied, Xian Guiying raised her eyebrow and inexplicably fell in love with her new sister-in-law. Her next help was not only because she didn''t hate her but also because of her brother. From the beginning, she knew that this new sister-in-law was really the ''Little Red'' that Qin Gengxin liked. Life was really dramatic, wasn''t it? (End of Flashback) **** Recovering her memories, Xian Guiying turned off the tap. Other than the times when she was extremely tired, she usually took a shower while standing and rarely enjoyed the hot and comfortable bath while lying in the bathtub. Furthermore, Qin Gengxin was still in the bedroom right now, so she didn''t want to stay in the bathroom too long, as if she was intentionally avoiding him. After putting on her comfortable nightgown, she slowly opened the bathroom door and walked out. Without looking at Qin Gengxin, she picked up the hairdryer and started blowing her hair. After drying her hair, she saw Qin Gengxin standing in front of a French window, quietly looking outside. No one knew what he was thinking. As she combed her dry hair with her fingers, she asked indifferently, "Aren''t you going to take a shower?" Qin Gengxin looked back at her with his hands in his pockets. He didn''t say anything but seemed to be in deep thought. Without waiting for him to speak, Xian Guiying turned around and picked up some skincare product before sitting on the edge of the bed, applying it on her face. Qin Gengxin saw the skincare product in her hand and slowly walked closer before taking it. Xian Guiying just looked at herself in the mirror. With one hand holding the mirror while another patted her face, she said naturally, "I also hope that I don''t need this thing, but unfortunately, my skin can get easily dried. The best years of my youth were dedicated to my job and my one-sided love, and now that I''m almost twenty-nine years old, if I don''t take care of my skin properly, I will turn into a woman with a wrinkled face sooner or later." With that, she put down the mirror in her hand and took the cream from his hand. "Aren''t you going to the study? Close the door when you leave. I''m going to sleep." Qin Gengxin retracted his hand and looked at her with a smile. He then turned around and looked at the photos of her and Qin Wenqian on the bedside table. "Actually, the current you are no different from you of many years ago. There''s no need to be in such a hurry to guard against old age." There was no need to be in such a hurry to guard against old age because no matter how cleanly and beautifully she cleaned up, he would not spare her another glance. Did he mean that? Xian Guiying looked at him indifferently and put away the skincare product. She had no intention of dealing with him. Qin Gengxin casually shrugged his shoulders and glanced at her before turning around and walking towards the study. Xian Guiying only stopped when the study door closed. She looked down at the bottle in her hand, thinking of Qin Gengxin''s disrespectful expression just now. She sighed and quickened her packing, then went to bed. Even though Qin Gengxin was in the study, Xian Guiying didn''t lose any of her sleep. She had been accustomed to his absence for the last two years, so it didn''t matter to her whether he''s there or not. She slept until dawn and when she awoke, she saw the study door open. Qin Gengxin already left. When Xian Guiying finished cleaning herself, even before she went downstairs, she heard Qin Gengxin''s grandmother berating her. "Aiya, today''s young people are really lazy, the sky is already very bright, and she still hasn''t woken up. How can she be a wife like this? Your mom got up early and massaged me. She accompanied me for an hour''s walk. What''s the use of being your wife? What else could she do other than giving birth to a child who isn''t close to us at all?" Xian Guiying looked at the time. It was six-thirty in the morning, Boston time. "Alright, grandma. Mom and dad aren''t up yet. How can we youngsters get used to getting up early like the elders from your generation? Besides, it''s the weekend today, so sleeping a little is not a problem. Don''t you still have me to accompany you?" Qin Gengxin personally went to the kitchen to get a cup of soy milk. With a stealthy glance, he motioned for the Duo to wake Xian Guiying before bringing the soy milk to the couch, saying with a humble expression, "Here, grandmother, have a taste of this soy milk. I personally make it for you. A cup of soy milk in the morning will help to strengthen the body ~" When the Old Woman saw Qin Gengxin''s sly appearance, she giggled and accepted the cup of soy milk with a smile, "You brat! You have been so shameless since you were young. You are almost thirty-two, yet you still look like you haven''t grown up. It really makes me worry." "Don''t worry about it. Just be happy." Qin Gengxin smiled as he sat on the couch opposite her. Watching the Old Woman slowly drinking the soy milk, he asked, "How is it? Is it delicious?" "Mhmm, it tastes good. Everything my grandson makes for me tastes good." The Old Woman nodded her head with a contented look on her face. The Duo had just climbed the stairs when they saw Xian Guiying standing on the edge of the stairs. Darna immediately walked over and whispered, "Madam" "I heard it. Go back to your work." Xian Guiying said softly. Darna and Dalisay immediately looked at each other with an uncomfortable look and glanced at the Old Woman, who was being treated like a treasure by Qin Gengxin. Dalisay muttered to herself, "I''ve really never seen such a difficult elder." Knowing that Duo''s heart ached more or less because they had lived with her for a long time, Xian Guiying smiled and patted their shoulder, telling them to continue with their works. After the Old Woman finished her cup of soy milk, Xian Guiying heard the sound from upstairs. She guessed that Qin Xiaowen or Mrs. Qin might have woken up, so she didn''t stay at the stairs and walked down. Chapter 532 - Can’t You As Her Junior Try Your Best To Tolerate Her Perhaps it was because the Old Woman was amused by her grandson, when she turned head and looked at Xian Guiying, she didn''t have any ugly expression. She just glanced at her before snorting, "You''re finally awake." "Grandmother, it''s morning. How about your sleep last night?" Xian Guiying walked confidently. Without looking at Qin Gengxin, she went and took the empty cup from the Old Woman''s hand. "It''s not bad. When we were in G City, Xiaowen deliberately gave me a hard bed according to my preferences. Because I lived a rough life when I was a child, I used to sleep on a hard bed. Yet, even if the bed in your guest room is soft, it''s still quite comfortable." As the Old Woman spoke, her gaze swept Xian Guiying, who was still smiling before shifting to Qin Gengxin. "Gengxin, why don''t you bring the child down? Is Wenqian not up yet?" Asked about his child, Qin Gengxin turned to look at Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying didn''t want the Old Woman to suspect anything, so she sat down next to her and raised her head with a smile as she said, "Wenqian has been up for a long time, but she''s playing with the servant in her room. Grandma, please don''t be offended by what happened yesterday." The Old Woman looked at her, accepted her explanation, and didn''t say anything else. The reason why Xian Guiying didn''t bring Qin Wenqian down was that there were too many strangers, and she couldn''t get used to it. Another reason was that Qin Wenqian was allergic to pets, and because of the small white Labrador Retriever at the Old Woman''s feet, Xian Guiying should prevent Qin Wenqian from having too much contact with her. Also, Qin Gengxin hadn''t been home for two years, so when Qin Wenqian suddenly saw her father, the unconcealable joy she felt would definitely let the people from the Qin Family see through her. This was something that Xian Guiying did not wish for. In order to prevent any mishap from happening, she could only have the servant accompany Qin Wenqian in her room as time passed. When Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin had gone downstairs, Dalisay and Darna were busy preparing breakfast. Xian Guiying didn''t eat her breakfast first. She used clean chopsticks to pick up some dishes for the seniors. Since the Old Woman was accustomed to eating Chinese food, today''s breakfast was Chinese food. There was some steamed bread and porridge. When she sat down again, she was about to start eating when the Dumpling Soup was brought over from the plate in front of her. She paused, turning her head to look at Qin Gengxin, who had a natural expression. Thinking that he was pretending to act as if they were a normal couple in front of the people of the Qin Family, Xian Guiying faintly smiled, lowered her head, and ate the dumpling. After that, Mrs. Qin insisted on seeing Qin Wenqian, and Qin Gengxin happened to have received a phone call at the time. There was an urgent problem in the company, so he left in a hurry after breakfast. In the evening, Xian Guiying asked Darna and Dalisay to clean up the dog''s fur that was left behind in the living room when she heard the sound of a car from outside. When Qin Gengxin walked through the door, he saw two servants cleaning the dog''s fur on the carpet. "What are you doing? I remember you used to love those little cats and dogs." Xian Guiying didn''t answer his question, she just replied, "Grandmother and dad saw that you were too busy, so they just called the driver to take them to a hotel near Qin''s, and they said they wanted to stay there for two days, so they could see you." Qin Gengxin looked at his cell phone. He had a meeting at the company, so he set up mute mode and then forgot to return the ringtone mode. Only then did he see the missed calls. Then when he returned, he saw the carpet had been cleaned. Xian Guiying also checked to see if there was any dog fur on the carpet. He frowned and asked, "Xian Guiying, since when did you become like this? Xian Guiying immediately raised her head and said, "Qin Gengxin, before I get angry, you better pay attention to your attitude!" Having known him for almost eleven years, Xian Guiying had never been so cold or so impatient with him. Qin Gengxin immediately stared into her mist-like eyes, his brows gradually furrowed. Xian Guiying stood up immediately and turned around to look around the couch. The seriousness in her eyes was obvious. Qin Gengxin frowned. "The Old Woman indeed has a bad temper, but she''s still an eighty years old woman. She''s been bratty and stubborn all her life. As long as that''s not a matter of principle, can''t you as her junior try your best to tolerate her? It''s just a dog, but look at you, what''s with this attitude?!" Xian Guiying picked up the pillow on the couch, her fingers caressing the pillow silently, but she didn''t explain or even look at him. If it weren''t for the fact that the Qin Family was here yesterday, she probably wouldn''t have had the chance to talk to Qin Gengxin at all. They even stayed together under the same roof. Now that people from the Qin Family were not here, he will also be gone, so why should she answer his question and discuss this now? For Qin Gengxin, the arrival of Qin Wenqian was the end of his life as he was forced to marry Xian Guiying. He never cared for his daughter and never even looked at her. He bought toys for the children of others but never bought plastic dolls for his daughter. So, why did Xian Guiying have to explain so much to him? Seeing that Xian Guiying just ignored him in silence, Qin Gengxin''s gaze immediately became colder. He still remembered that he had brought her to a night market many years ago, where there were many small vendors selling pets. Although Xian Guiying usually looks cold, she was very fond of the little animal. Even though she was twenty-two years old at the time, she was still squatting next to some cages, touching kittens, puppies, and hamsters with beautiful smiles on her face. She even said that these little pets were too pitiful, and she really wanted to carry them all back. At that time, Qin Gengxin laughed at her. In this world, there were too many small pets that were being sold every day. Xian Guiying also said that he had no sympathy at all and that these little pets were too cute, she really meant to buy two to accompany her at her house. It was back then, but now, just because the Old Woman likes dogs, she bought a puppy to live with them for a day or two. How could she, Xian Guiying, be so annoyed with it? Did she hate the dog, or was she rejecting everything that had to do with his grandmother? Just being together with the Old Woman and her pet for one day was already enough to make Xian Guiying being so unreasonable and unfeeling. After the Old Woman left, she started cleaning up the place like a germaphobe. This caused the space between Qin Gengxin''s eyebrows to tighten further as he looked at her with a slightly cold look. Chapter 533 - If You Don’t Like Things Here, You Can Leave Xian Guiying seemed to know what Qin Gengxin was thinking. As she put down the pillow, she found two strands of dog fur under the pillow. She picked them and gave them to Dalisay. Dalisay stared blankly for a moment, not understanding why Xian Guiying didn''t explain to Qin Gengxin that Qin Wenqian were not allowed to touch the fur of this pet. Qin Wenqian had touched their neighbor''s golden fur dog when she was a year old, and when Xian Guiying brought her back to the house, she almost had a hard time to breath. After being sent to the hospital, the doctor said that the child was allergic to pet fur, so the child should not touch it again; otherwise, it would be very dangerous. Seeing that Xian Guiying didn''t have any expression, Qin Gengxin''s expression turned cold, Dalisay didn''t dare to speak carelessly, so she turned around and called Darna. The two of them quickly took off the couch cover and checked it. As soon as they took it off, Qin Gengxin walked over and held Darna''s hand, not letting them throw the couch cover away. Instead, he looked at Xian Guiying and said in a voice that was completely devoid of any warmth, "If I remember correctly, everything in this house is as it was before we got married. For the past two years, you haven''t changed a single bit." As he spoke, he took the cover and threw it back on the couch. Xian Guiying spun around. Apparently, after seeing his intentions, she looked at him with cold, narrowed eyes. "What if I insist on throwing it away?" "They went to a hotel near Qin Corporation, but they didn''t say when they would leave the United States, and they would probably return in two days. If the Old Woman saw that the couch cover had been replaced with a new one, what do you think would happen?" Qin Gengxin uttered every word clearly as he looked at her with a slightly cold look. "I''ve said before, after we got married, we had nothing to do with each other. Even if what you''re doing now is too much, I don''t want to argue with you." It wasn''t that Xian Guiying didn''t think about it, but Qin Wenqian liked to play on the couch and carpet every day. She''s not allowed to play here today and had been asking why. Moreover, she also still didn''t know whether the people from Qin Family would come back again. Was the child''s health more important, or was the elder''s heart more important? Even if one had to treat the old with kindness and understand them, was this manner more important than one''s life? If she didn''t have this consideration, she wouldn''t have insisted on asking the servant to clean the couch. But it was obvious that Qin Gengxin had misunderstood. Just as he had misunderstood her from the beginning, thinking that she had planned this pregnancy to trap him, and now he had misunderstood that she was now deliberately going against his family. Xian Guiying only glanced at him for a moment before she turned to Darna and said, "Take it out and throw it away." Darna nodded and walked over to pick up the couch cover. "I want to see who dares to throw it away!" Qin Gengxin said in a furious tone and it was enough to freeze anyone''s heart. Darna''s hand froze for a moment. She hesitantly glanced at Qin Gengxin, then glanced at Xian Guiying, then looked at Dalisay, who was standing on the side. She finally stepped back and didn''t dare to raise her hand again. Xian Guiying immediately went to grab it and Qin Gengxin didn''t stop her. When she turned around, he hurriedly said, "If you don''t like things here, you can leave. No one is going to force you to stay here, and no one is going to force you to endure these." Xian Guiying''s footsteps paused, not moving for a long time. Dalisay and Darna looked at each other, urging each other to open their mouths and explain the reasons to Qin Gengxin. However, no one dared to open their mouths in such a stalemate. Xian Guiying placed the couch cover in the corner next to the couch. She didn''t turn to look at anyone but headed for the stairs, clearly intending to pack her things and leave. Seeing that she showed no signs of giving up or softening, Qin Gengxin naturally knew the stubborn nature in her bones. Yet, over the years, she always listened to him and with her current attitude, he didn''t know if he should be angry or say that she was doing something wrong. He turned his body and looked at the two Filipino servants, who were looking at him. "Put the cover back on the couch." With that, he turned to leave, not caring if Xian Guiying really wanted to leave or if she returned to her room angrily. "Em, Mr. Qin." Dalisay suddenly whispered. Qin Gengxin stopped and turned around. Seeing that the two of them had not yet put back the couch cover, he raised his eyebrow. "Why haven''t you done it yet? If it can be taken down, won''t it be able to be put back?" Dalisay bit her lower lip, doubting whether she should open her mouth or not. Darna looked at the couch hesitantly but didn''t move. Qin Gengxin immediately frowned when he saw that these two servants, who were always so diligent, obedient, and efficient when he lived here before, had now disobeyed orders. "I remember that your Chinese are very good. You should understand what I''m saying! Put it back!" Darna froze for a moment before she turned around hesitantly to look at Dalisay. Dalisay became anxious and stomped her feet. She rushed forward and stopped two meters from Qin Gengxin. She bit her lip and said, "Mr. Qin, this couch cover must be replaced! Madam is only thinking for the sake of Miss Wenqian''s health. She has no other intention but to protect her own child!" The frost in Qin Gengxin''s eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a confused look. He frowned and looked at her. "What? If you want to say something, say it clearly. Don''t hesitate to say it." Dalisay took a deep breath and said, "Miss Wenqian''s health has not been very good since she was born, that''s why Madam has always taken care of her very carefully. When Miss Wenqian was a year old, she had a serious allergic reaction. Pet fur and her difficulties in breathing almost caused her fainted that night. Madam was so scared and she immediately brought Miss Wenqian to the hospital. The doctor said that Miss Wenqian couldn''t touch the fur of any animal, no matter how clean it is. Otherwise, there will be unexpected dangers. Miss Wenqian''s allergic reaction to pets is very, very serious." "Allergy?" Qin Gengxin turned his head to look at the carpet that had been cleaned and the couch cover that had been placed there. He frowned slightly as he lifted a small strand of fur on the couch. He even thought about how Xian Guiying insisted on cleaning the place. "Yes, Miss Wenqian is allergic to the fur of these animals." With Dalisay taking the lead, Darna, who was slightly timider, also came over and whispered. "Since the child is allergic to dogs, why didn''t she tell the Old Woman?" Although Qin Gengxin''s words were neither warmth nor cold, his cold expression had softened. "Yesterday, when Madam came back with her child, the Old Madam had already brought the puppy. Besides, Mr. Qin, your parents" "Mrs. Qin insisted that the Old Woman liked dogs and treated the dog as a treasure. Madam had only asked where the dog came from, but the Old Woman was already dissatisfied. I think Madam doesn''t want to make your family uncomfortable, so she didn''t say anything. She just kept telling the child to play in the room and not to come out, but the Old Woman and Mrs. Qin felt that Madam didn''t want the child to be intimate with them and kept berating on her." Chapter 534 - Cant Take It Anymore "Mr. Qin, don''t blame Darna and me for talking too much. The both of us have been serving you here for several years, but then we became Madam and Miss Wenqian''s servants. Regarding your grandmother and Madam''s relationship, we still have some understanding of it. Even though she was an old woman, she had a bad temper, but even so, Madam was always polite to her. If not for Miss Wenqian''s physical condition, Madam would not have insisted on changing something on the couch. You have misunderstood her." Darna nodded vigorously from the side. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. Dalisay and Darna also didn''t dare say anything more, let alone to find out what he was thinking. They were just standing there, a little worried. If they keep talking like this, they will probably be scolded. In fact, no matter how serious Qin Gengxin was in the company, when he used to live here, he would always treat his servants well. He would even tease and joke with them, making them blush all the time. After the wedding, he did not return here, so they now feel the long-distance with him. They didn''t even dare to breathe heavily. Seeing them both kept their heads down and occasionally just peek at him, Qin Gengxin asked with an unhappy expression, "What are you two doing? Just say whatever you want to say! Am I too scary?" Dalisay and Darna nodded simultaneously. When Qin Gengxin stared at them, they rushed to shake their heads in fear. The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched as he shot them a cold glance before he turned around and walked towards the stairs. "Mr. Qin, this couch cover " Darna quickly whispered. Qin Gengxin stopped and sighed. "Throw it away. I''ll go buy a new set tomorrow." Dalisay and Darna both sighed in relief and smiled in agreement. They then walked over to pick up the couch cover and prepared to throw it outside. Qin Gengxin walked up the stairs and saw that the bedroom door was open and the wardrobe door was also open. A white suitcase was placed next to the wardrobe as if Xian Guiying was getting ready to pack her things. He went in and saw that she was not in the bedroom. He looked around, but there was no sign that she had lost her temper. He faintly heard a voice coming from a room not far away. He turned around and walked out of the bedroom. He heard a voice coming from the children''s room. The door to the children''s room was closed, but not fully closed, and there was a small gap, but he could not see the situation inside clearly. Standing in the doorway, Qin Gengxin heard the soft voice of a child, saying, "Mommy, why did we have to move somewhere else? Are Auntie Dalisay and Auntie Darna going with us?" Although Qin Wenqian was a little afraid of strangers, the two Filipino servants had been by her side since she was young. They more or less make her feel close to them. "Auntie Dalisay and Auntie Darna have their own things to do, so they may not follow us. Qianqian, mommy will take you to live somewhere else. The house has a large garden and a small swimming pool, where you can sit on the handlebars and let the ducklings play in the water. There are also housekeepers, uncles, other servants, and Uncle Wei, who will also often meet you and play with you, okay?" Xian Guiying patiently combed her daughter''s messy hair into two cute braids. Qin Wenqian pouted and shook her head after a long time of silence. "I don''t want to change places." She said. "Why?" "Mommy said that this is mommy and daddy''s house. Qianqian will be waiting here for daddy to come back..." Little Qin Wenqian continued to frown before hugging Xian Guiying''s neck in a spoiled way as she muttered, "If we move somewhere else, daddy can''t find us, and he will never be able to return..." "Mommy When will daddy be back? When daddy comes back, we''ll move somewhere else, okay?" Qin Wenqian hugged Xian Guiying''s neck as she acted like a spoiled child. At the same time, she used a soft voice to whisper into her ear, "Daddy can''t find us. What if he cries later?" This child was usually childish and naive. She couldn''t even speak clearly, and for some reason, her words were spoken in an orderly manner. Xian Guiying didn''t know if she wanted to laugh or cry. She lowered her head to see her daughter, who was clean and tidy. She raised her hand and pinched Qin Wenqian''s little face. Qin Wenqian wanted to say something. She wanted to smile, but when she started laughing, she felt a slight pain in her nose. Xian Guiying picked up her daughter and made her sit on her lap. She hugged her and patted her back before she whispered, "But mommy can''t take it anymore ..." It wasn''t that Xian Guiying didn''t have a place to live, she originally owned a duplex apartment, as well as a villa that Xian Zihao had moved to her name before returning home. Although she had not bought too many other possessions, as long as she wanted to leave, with her ability, she could settle anywhere. In the beginning, Qin Gengxin wouldn''t come back after their marriage. She thought he would come back one day and give her a chance to explain. She thought time was the best catalyst for them to get along. Qin Wenqian used to live here. She was used to the presence of Dalisay and Darna, so Xian Guiying never thought to leave. But today, Qin Gengxin was already saying that if she can''t tolerate his grandmother, she can leave, and no one forced her to stay here. That''s right, even she, herself, had thought it through. Now that she had finally thought it through, there was no longer any hope left. Why would she need to occupy this house that he used to live in while faintly hoping for something in her heart? Qin Gengxin stood outside the door. He was about to knock on the door, but his raised hand stopped in the air. Listening to the mother and daughter conversation inside, his expression darkened, especially the soft voice that belonged to a child, causing his heart to be inexplicably moved. After waiting for so long, he finally heard Xian Guiying''s words. That she could no longer take it anymore. This was what he hoped to hear. He hoped that she would wake up and end their relationship completely. The arrival of this child and this marriage had disrupted all his original plans. The once many feelings will never return, only to meet the two phases of hatred. However, upon hearing the conversation between the mother and the child, Qin Gengxin was not at all relieved. He just frowned slightly. After about fifteen minutes, the room became quiet. Xian Guiying picked up Qin Wenqian, who was asleep in her arms and gently placed her on the child''s bed. After covering her with a blanket, she tidied up the toys next to the bed and left the room. Just as she opened the door, she suddenly saw Qin Gengxin standing outside the door. She was stunned for a moment, then her face, which had originally been warm and gentle because of her child, instantly became ice-cold. Without saying a word, she walked around him, intending to pack up her things in her room. Chapter 535 - Chosen The Wrong Direction And The Wrong Path Qin Gengxin looked at her, and his words stuck in his throat. He was certainly not a dumb man and he usually knows how to coaxed women to the point of them being stupid. But facing Xian Guiying, he found that he didn''t know what to say. Seeing that she had returned to the bedroom, he walked over to her and saw that she was standing in front of the wardrobe, looking at her clothes. Qin Gengxin leaned against the door and waited for Xian Guiying to explain or cry, but she never did so. He didn''t know whether to sigh or to jump in joy. Just when Xian Guiying finally took out two dresses, did he walk up to her. As soon as Xian Guiying caught his figure, her hands stopped moving. Qin Gengxin took the dresses in her hand and hung them back in the wardrobe. "Since the child is allergic to the fur of the pet, and since you think that the grandmother has a bad temper and some of her words don''t make sense, I can understand why you don''t want to explain it. I didn''t know the child was allergic to dogs. I''m sorry about what happened just now." He said. Xian Guiying was in no hurry to leave. When she went upstairs, she could guess that Dalisay and Darna might have said something, but she didn''t feel any difference, so she didn''t want to bother with it. Still, Qin Gengxin was standing right behind her, very close to her. His figure seemed to cover her entire body, and the way he raised his hands to hang her dresses seemed to half-embrace her. It was only after he had put back her dresses did she turn her body and look at him. Qin Gengxin did not retreat, he kept his distance. He lowered his head and raised his left eyebrow at her, as if he did not feel that there was anything wrong with this closeness. Xian Guiying didn''t know how long since she had smelled his fragrance at close range. However, now was not the time to think about this. Xian Guiying coldly laughed to herself in her heart and didn''t take what he had just said to her heart. She turned and walked away from him, saying, "I''ve already explained it, but what''s the use?" Qin Gengxin raised an eyebrow and turned to look at her. "When did you explain it?" Xian Guiying had explained. She had explained that she didn''t marry him on purpose, that she didn''t purposely get pregnant to bind his life with hers, that she had bound his marriage and his feelings with morality and duty. She explained it all. But what''s the use? He had never believed in her, nor had he ever intended to believe in her. So, no matter what, no matter how much she explained, what was the use? If he believed her, if he understood her, then she didn''t need to say a word of nonsense, and if he was destined to distrust her, to have doubts and disapproval of all her actions, her explanation was a waste of words. Xian Guiying didn''t answer but lowered her head and opened the luggage, saying lightly, "Actually, I feel that I should leave too. Qianqian will have to learn to adapt to other environments sooner or later. This family doesn''t belong to us." Qin Gengxin frowned. "Xian Guiying, can you not be so stubborn? You are really annoying right now." "I''m not stubborn, and I don''t need you to treat me well! Your parents and dear grandmothers are at the hotel waiting for you to be reunited. You don''t have to waste your time here." Xian Guiying put the luggage on the ground and went to pack her other belongings. Qin Gengxin swallowed and grabbed her arm, "I''ll say it again, I misunderstood just now, and I''m sorry for that. The child''s health is not good and suddenly changing to a different place will definitely not be good for her. Even if you don''t consider yourself, you have to consider the child." Hearing that he actually mentioned Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying suddenly shook her hand forcefully, twisted her body, and stared at him. "Child? You know you have a child? I don''t care what you think. I don''t care if you think I am wrong, but the child is innocent! After all, your blood runs through her veins. Have you thought of this child for the past two years? Have you thought about how much she wants a father? Thought of seeing him? You don''t even know she''s allergic to dog''s fur, but now you suddenly want to talk about her? Qin Gengxin, you are very unreasonable!" "Let me ask you, do you know the name of your daughter?" Xian Guiying asked while looking at him coldly. Qin Gengxin pursed his lip tightly, noticing her angry expression as she talked about the child. After so long, he finally opened his mouth. "Qin Wenqian." "Heh." Xian Guiying laughed, "So you actually know Qianqian''s name. I thought you didn''t even know her name." Saying that, Xian Guiying''s eyes held a taunting look, "Qin Gengxin, if you still feel that I have done everything wrong and deserve it, then don''t act like you are both sympathetic and generous in front of me. If you want to be fierce, then be crueler, maybe it will be better for all of us! But don''t talk to me like you are a sane person! Maybe in your eyes, I''m not worthy of anything! But I''m sorry, here, you have no qualification to mention about ''my'' daughter!" With that, she threw the items in her hands, turned around, and didn''t look at him, before saying lightly, "Please go back to the position you occupied in the last two years, don''t fake the stench here! In Jiang Ruolan''s words, we have all been following compulsory education for many years. How you behave is how you are being educated." Hearing Xian Guiying mention Jiang Ruolan''s name so suddenly, Qin Gengxin''s eyebrows furrowed. It was clear that she was mocking and taunting him. This was the most untouchable topic for Qin Gengxin for so many years, as if it was taboo words. Xian Guiying continued to look at him with her lips pursed. Only when Qin Gengxin turned around and left expressionlessly, did the scorn in Xian Guiying''s eyes fade away. She lowered her head and looked at the discarded items in the luggage. Then she turned and looked at the wardrobe where she hung her clothes. Traces of sadness passing in her eyes. ''Qin Gengxin, we all live to become a hedgehog. As long as we see each other, each ruthlessly pricks each other until it becomes bloodily.'' ''Perhaps from the very beginning, I was the one who had chosen the wrong direction and the wrong path.'' ''You''re right, I did what I had to do.'' Chapter 536 - Whether He’s Here Or Not, It Hardly Affects Me In the end, Xian Guiying didn''t move out because of Qin Wenqian''s persistance. *** One week later. At Xian Enterprise''s Parking Lot, Xian Guiying was just about to get inside her car when a car suddenly stopped behind her. She turned and saw that it was Wei Zhengsheng''s car. As the car window rolled down, Wei Zhengsheng glanced at her with a smile and said, "From your pretty good moods, Qianqian''s condition must be better now, isn''t she?" Xian Guiying smiled. "It''s all right. Yesterday, I took her to the hospital for a checkup. The doctor said that she was recovering well. I just hoped nothing bad would happen." "Looking at the way you take care of her, I''m sure that won''t happen." Wei Zhengsheng stopped the car at the empty space, then got out of his car and got into Xian Guiying''s car. "I saw that you asked your secretary to buy these fruits in the afternoon, so you must want to go to the hospital to see your brother. I haven''t seen him for a month, let''s go together." Xian Guiying''s eyelids twitched before she went inside her car. "If you want to get in my car, then just say so. Why are you looking for so many excuses? My brother''s condition has recently improved. In two to three months, he will be home to chase after my sister-in-law. What more do you want from him?" "There''s no helping it. His sister doesn''t like me. Other than trying to get him to speak up for me, I don''t have any other choice." Wei Zhengsheng smiled half-jokingly as he fastened his seat belt. "Alright, hurry and drive." "I''ve found out why you''re getting more cunning every year. Did you follow Qianqian? You were a good person before, but now you''re getting naughty!" Even though she said that, Xian Guiying just gave a helpless smile, treating it as a joke. She started the car and drove to the rehabilitation center where Xian Zihao lived. Ever since Xian Zihao was injured in an earthquake in Imperial City, he had been sent to the United States for nearly two years, from an early coma to waking up to little recovery. Xian Guiying had seen it with her own eyes, and when she wasn''t busy, she would visit him every two weeks, sometimes taking Qin Wenqian with her. Although Qin Wenqian was very afraid of people, after seeing Xian Zihao a few times, she could tell that he was a good person or a bad person. "When I first became an assistant for your brother in the past, we were both young and just were about to graduate. How fast times flies." Wei Zhengsheng suddenly said. Xian Guiying laughed, "Isn''t thirty-two a good age for a man? How can you be like me? I am almost twenty-nine, and all day long, I still have to worry about myself getting old." "You''re already married, and Qianqian is already three years old. What''s there to worry about?" Wei Zhengsheng seemed to be pointing at something as he said lightly, "Your brother is already married. Even if he is currently divorced, his wife and children are still waiting for him at home. It''s different, it''s really different." Xian Guiying acted as if she didn''t understand the man''s words and just smiled faintly. "My brother''s marriage was indeed due to fate." "How about you?" Wei Zhengsheng seemed to be just raising this issue casually. His tone was light, as if he were asking about a very ordinary thing. "Have you seen through your marriage?" Xian Guiying pursed her lip and suddenly opened her car window. Because the car was being driven so fast, her hair was messed up instantly. With one hand operating the steering wheel, she stroked her wavy hair, "Looks like it''s going to rain tonight. If it''s really raining when I come back from my brother''s place, would I still be responsible for sending you back to your apartment?" Seeing that she avoided talking about it, Wei Zhengsheng said nothing at first. Then, he turned and looked at the scene across the car. He crossed his fingers and placed them casually on his lap. Xian Guiying heard his words but pretended not to hear them. She sped up the car and headed to the rehabilitation center. There were very few outsiders who could get in and out of the rehabilitation center because those who were able to live there were not simple people either. When Xian Guiying stopped the car, she saw a familiar Bentley parked nearby. She immediately looked at the car''s license plate. Qin Gengxin had also come here? Wei Zhengsheng also saw the car. As he got out of the car, the security guard in the parking lot turned to Xian Guiying in the car before smiling at Wei Zhengsheng. "Mr. Wei, it''s been a while. Mr. Qin is here too and has been with Mr. Xian for an hour." Wei Zhengsheng nodded. He turned around and saw Xian Guiying unbuckling her seat belt as if she was unaffected. He signaled the security guards to continue his work and then stood beside the car with one hand on the door. He watched Xian Guiying as she turned around to pick up the fruit basket in the back seat. "You don''t have to look at me like that. Whether he''s here or not, it hardly affects me." After getting out of the car, Xian Guiying looked back at Wei Zhengsheng, who didn''t seem to want her to get inside. She stared at the fruit basket in her hand. "Every time I see my brother, I don''t know what to bring and just buy some fruit. I''m afraid he''ll scold me again." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and walked closer. He took the fruit basket from her hand and said, "I''ll take it. Let''s go." Xian Guiying handed the basket to him and smiled. Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at the black Bentley not far away. She didn''t stop following in Wei Zhengsheng''s footsteps as they both entered the VIP building. "Miss Xian." A senior guard on duty at the rehabilitation center came out of Xian Zihao''s room. When he saw Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng walking towards him, he smiled and nodded to both of them. "Mr. Wei." "Is my brother inside?" Xian Guiying asked with a smile. Wei Zhengsheng didn''t ask and walked straight to the door. He glanced inside and didn''t see Xian Zihao''s figure. "Mr. Xian has almost fully recovered in the last two months. Although there are still some side effects from the medical treatment, but he has also recovered a bit. Mr. Qin came over an hour ago and they both went to the gym behind the health care center. I think they went to the small golf course across from the gym." The security guard said with a smile. Xian Zihao had indeed recovered recently, but he could not return home due to the side effects. Xian Guiying nodded and exchanged glances with Wei Zhengsheng. Wei Zhengsheng took the fruit basket into the ward before accompanying Xian Guiying to the golf course at the back of the health care center. The golf course was not big, but it could be considered a medical method. After all, it was a very scientific method of recuperation to occasionally exercise for those who needed muscle recovery while enjoying the outdoor sports. When they arrived at the golf course, Wei Zhengsheng was walking in front. Just as he passed the window corridor between the gym and the golf course, he felt the footsteps behind him slow down. When Wei Zhengsheng saw Qin Gengxin, who was playing with Xian Zihao, he paused and turned to look at Xian Guiying, who had stopped. Chapter 537 - I Hope Your Sister Can Change The Target Although Wei Zhengsheng saw that there''s no emotion on her face, he knew what''s playing in her mind. She didn''t even take a step forward as soon as she saw Qin Gengxin. He sighed and then shook his head. "Who says whether he''s here or not barely affects you?" He teased. Xian Guiying came back to her senses and glanced at him. She raised her hand to brush the hair on the side of her face behind her ear and said nothing. She lowered her head and walked briskly in front of him. Wei Zhengsheng just smiled and followed after her. Before the two of them reached the golf course, he had already walked to Xian Guiying''s side and accompanied her to meet Xian Zihao. "Even though you have just recovered, your skills are still good ~" Qin Gengxin smiled as he watched the staff put down the ball. He turned his head to look at Xian Zihao with eyes full of smiles. Xian Zihao only pursed his lips and held the cue in one hand as he looked at the sunset. He then said lightly, "I''m recovering much better than I expected. It''s just that some side effects may take some time to disappear." "When I heard about the earthquake in Imperial City, I couldn''t wait for you to die. Your wife can still give me a chance to be her husband." Qin Gengxin said as he casually waved the cue in his hand. "I''m afraid you won''t get a chance." Xian Zihao glanced at Wei Zhengsheng and Xian Guiying, who were walking towards them, and said, "Don''t forget that there''s Yijun who is aiming the same interest passionately. What? Do you really think Ruolan will give you a chance when she knows about you and Guiying?" "Damn." Qin Gengxin snickered. "You are cheap man." Xian Zihao, on the other hand, smiled faintly. He swept his gaze over the two people walking over, then looked at Qin Gengxin, who seemed to be smiling on the surface, but was actually thinking of something. Receiving Xian Zihao''s gaze, Qin Gengxin immediately raised his eyebrow, turning his body to look at Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng. When he saw them, he first frowned and said indifferently. "This Wei Zhengsheng is really everywhere. He has been here for over ten years but is still willing to remain as Xian Enterprise''s Vice President. He can also be considered a person of conscience." "If it weren''t for Zhengsheng, who is always trying to help me, Xian Enterprise''s development wouldn''t have been so fast either. He''s indeed a rare talent. While his family background isn''t as great as ours, he''s not much worse. Such a good person, my sister hasn''t even looked at him for so many years, I''m actually very depressed too." Xian Zihao smiled with a "pure" face. On the other hand, Qin Gengxin was able to find out what he was up to with one glance. Clearly, Xian Zihao was reminding him that if he didn''t live a good life with his sister, then she will be taken by someone sooner or later. "I hope your sister can change the target." Qin Gengxin spoke indifferently and suddenly sent the ball flying. Regarding the marital status of Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying, it seemed that Xian Zihao couldn''t tell the current situation. Although he and Qin Gengxin were good brothers, even though he was Xian Guiying''s brother, there were only some things that can only be done with responsibility. Xian Zihao just glanced at the white ball that flew into the hole. Without saying anything, he gestured to the staff next to him and walked away smiling. "You two rarely get together. Did you meet on the way?" Wei Zhengsheng and Xian Guiying walked closer. He then smiled and said, "I went straight into Guiying''s car after work. I didn''t drive my own car." "Is that so? Guiying was so generous to offer her car to you for a ride, it seems like the sun is rising in the west." Xian Zihao smiled and gestured for them to take a seat under the umbrella. As they walked towards the umbrella, he smiled at Xian Guiying and said, "It''s only been two weeks and you''ve lost a lot of weight. You haven''t slept well lately?" "I slept soundly." Xian Guiying smiled as she took out an elastic bun and tied up her long hair. She tied her hair into a ponytail. She looked fresh and natural without losing her vigor. "On the other hand, you..." As she sat down, she continued, "Have the symptoms of insomnia improved? This side effect is really too excruciating. You can''t sleep well every day, it must be so uncomfortable." "Picking back a life is already good enough. Why do I have to care about the side effects? I''ll be fine in a few months." Xian Zihao picked up the teapot on the table and poured two cups of tea. At that moment, Qin Gengxin walked over and sat beside Wei Zhengsheng. He picked up the cup that was originally meant for Wei Zhengsheng and poured the tea directly into his mouth. Xian Guiying acted as if she didn''t see him. She wiped the fruit with her hand and took two bites, while Qin Gengxin, who seemed to be in a sloppy state, drank the tea, put down the cup, and said, "Pour another one for me." "It seems like President Qin''s exercise today isn''t light. He''s very thirsty." Wei Zhengsheng chuckled slightly. He took a teapot from Xian Zihao and personally poured another cup for Qin Gengxin. "Very few people can taste the tea leaves secretly kept by our President. I was hoping for myself to get a taste first." Qin Gengxin looked at the cup filled to the brim in front of him and did not reach out to drink again but narrowed his eyes to see the sunset not far away. "Indeed, I''ve played for a while, and my body was covered in sweats. Vice President Wei has been in Xian Enterprise for years, how can Xian Zihao be so stingy with a packet of tea? Hm? If you like, I have two bags with me now. I will ask someone to deliver them to you tomorrow." As he spoke, Qin Gengxin glanced at Xian Zihao with a faint smile. "There''s no need to trouble yourself about it. All kinds of tea are inferior to tea brewed personally by old bosses like Xian Zihao. It''s good enough that sometimes I can come and try some." Wei Zhengsheng turned and looked at Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao just smiled. "I only have this little hobby. Other than drinking plain water, I only can have tea. It feels like you''re both very technical. Drink when you''re thirsty. Don''t talk much. You don''t have to mess with me if you have time to spend with pretty girls." With that, Xian Zihao pointed with his chin at Xian Guiying, who was about to finish half of her apple, "Three men and one woman. You two have the nerve to just hang on to my sister." Chapter 538 - I Did Not Instigate Everything That Happened Today, Nor Was It Planned By Me Xian Guiying immediately choked on the apple and coughed. She turned her head and opened her eyes wide. "You guys talk, don''t mind me. I was bored and just came to check on my brother''s condition." As she spoke, she continued to bite the apple and secretly glared at Xian Zihao, who was laughing lightly. Xian Zihao just smiled faintly. He knew how serious Xian Guiying was at the company, but at the same time, she could still act like a big child here. Xian Zihao didn''t tease Xian Guiying anymore and just glanced at Qin Gengxin thoughtfully. Qin Gengxin pretended not to notice Xian Zihao''s gaze and took two more sips of tea. After placing the cup, he crossed his arms and watched the sunset. "It''s getting late. I didn''t notice it when we first played." "Then stay for dinner before leaving. Zhengsheng, you stay here after dinner. I have something to discuss with you." Wei Zhengsheng nodded. "OK." However, Xian Guiying frowned. "Brother Wei rode my car here, he didn''t drive. If you want him to stay after dinner, then I''ll be waiting for him, right. I couldn''t go home late. Qianqian, that spoiled girl can''t sleep without me." She vaguely felt that Xian Zihao seemed to have some sort of conspiracy. She frowned as she looked at him. Xian Zihao immediately glanced at Qin Gengxin, who was about to put on his suit jacket. "Isn''t that simple? Leave your car keys and let Zhengsheng drive your car home later." Xian Guiying was about to ask, ''then what about me?'', but then she stopped and pursed her lips. Clearly, she understood the meaning of Xian Zihao''s words. Qin Gengxin could hear the implicit meaning behind Xian Zihao''s words and said nothing. He just snorted in disapproval, as if he was embarrassed by his actions. "Gengxin." Xian Zihao saw the disdain in Qin Gengxin''s eyes and smiled. "You don''t need me to remind you of this, do you?" "You don''t have to say anything." Qin Gengxin glared at him and said in an unfriendly tone. Xian Guiying put the apple core in her hand and said softly, "This is the perfect time to take a taxi. America is not like China, where you only can take a taxi until six or seven at night. I can just take a taxi." Without waiting for Xian Zihao to say anything, Qin Gengxin glanced at her. "You want me to invite you?" Xian Guiying looked at him expressionlessly. "I''m not used to sitting in the same place other women often sit. Is there a problem?" Qin Gengxin instantly frowned. "What other woman?" Xian Guiying just pursed her lips and didn''t explain. She stood up and said to Xian Zihao and Wei Zhengsheng, "My hands are a bit sticky, I need to wash them. You guys continue chatting." With that, she turned and walked away as if she couldn''t see Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin looked at her back with a strange expression. When Xian Zihao started laughing, he suddenly turned his body around and asked with a ferocious expression, "What are you laughing at?" Xian Zihao just smiled and shook his head. After that, he sipped the tea in his cup, put it down, and said in a way that was neither quick nor slow. "It''s been eleven years, this is the first time I''ve seen our Guiying attitude towards you, Qin Gengxin. It''s so difficult." Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything. He just pursed his lips casually and looked at Qin Gengxin''s angry face, which was completely darkened because of Xian Zihao''s words. He then suddenly opened his mouth and laughed, "A heart that has been burning for 11 years has finally been frozen by a block of ice. It''s not easy to thaw again." After being taunted by the two at the same time, Qin Gengxin''s dark face suddenly turned clear, followed by an unapproved "Tch -" sound. With a look of disdain, he said, "The two of you truly lived up to the fact that you two have been colluding with each other at Xian Enterprise for so many years, being able to form a common enemy whenever you want." "Is it?" Xian Zihao looked at Wei Zhengsheng with a smile. The latter also shrugged innocently. **** After having dinner with Xian Zihao in the cafeteria, Xian Guiying really didn''t want to ride Qin Gengxin''s car. As she walked out of the rehabilitation center, she wanted to take a taxi but instead saw the usual black Bentley parked in front of the entrance. Qin Gengxin had come out ten minutes ago and was obviously waiting for her. She looked around for the taxi and then at the Bentley parked in front of her. As Xian Zihao said, he, Qin Gengxin, should not allow anyone else to send his wife home. Xian Guiying simply walked over, opened the car door, and got in. She put the bag aside, looked at the time, and immediately said, "Take me back. Qianqian must be crying right now when she saw I''m still not home. The child is too young, I don''t trust her to be by someone else''s side all day." Qin Gengxin''s right hand was on the steering wheel, while the other rested on the armrest. His fingers stopped drumming casually on the steering wheel when he heard Xian Guiying. He turned his head and looked at her. Xian Guiying kept staring straight ahead, not looking at him. "Why is Qianqian''s physical fitness so poor since she one year old? I heard that you were breastfeeding her, so how could a child--" "Drive the car. You never cared about these matters before, so stop asking; that does not concern you." Xian Guiying finally turned around and looked at him flatly, "Besides, what my brother did was only from his point of view. He wanted me to be happy, that''s why he did it. I want to clarify one thing, I did not instigate everything that happened today, nor was it planned by me. President Qin, don''t misunderstand again." Her very unnecessary explanation made Qin Gengxin frown. He put a hand on his forehead and looked at her sideways as if he was trying to see through her expression and demeanor. The car didn''t start for a long time. Xian Guiying sat in silence for a moment and then let out a faint sigh. She took the bag next to her and was about to open the car door. Just as her hand was about to open the car door, the car''s lock was suddenly locked. Her hand paused by the door and she turned around to see Qin Gengxin''s hand rise from the control panel. She looked up at his face and he started the engine, sending her home without saying a word. Along the way, he didn''t ask about the child''s condition, nor did he say a word. Xian Guiying held her breath as she sat in his car, occasionally looking ahead and occasionally out the window. His car... Despite these two years, she still heard about Qin Gengxin. Almost every time he appeared in public, his partners were different. However, his car didn''t have the slightest fragrance from a woman. On the other hand, it''s so clean that it''s hard to believe. Xian Guiying felt it was a bit strange, so she just pressed her face against the window and peeked at Qin Gengxin through the rear-view mirror outside the window. When he wasn''t with his good brothers or anyone else, there was almost no smile on his face. The smile was always a layer of protection on his face, but under the mask, he always felt more subtle and distant. Many years ago, when Xian Guiying was sitting in his car, she would usually stick her face against the window, look through the window and the rear-view mirror, trying her best to stealthily observe how he was driving. Upon realizing that she had actually gotten used to it after so many years, Xian Guiying was stunned. Looking at his face and expression in the rear-view mirror, she pursed her lips and shifted her gaze away, staring at the moonlight outside the window. As if he hadn''t noticed her soft sigh, Qin Gengxin continued to stare straight ahead, unperturbed. He seemed to be deep in thought. It was hard to tell what he was thinking. Chapter 539 - I’m Sitting Here, Thinking Of You When they arrived at the residence, Xian Guiying quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and was about to get out of the car when she suddenly heard Qin Gengxin say, "What kind of toy does Qianqian like? Building blocks? A doll? Or... An electric car?" Xian Guiying''s hand on the door handle paused and she turned to look at him. Qin Gengxin looked at her silently, showing no other expression, as if he was just waiting for her to give a good answer. Xian Guiying''s grip on the handle tightened and she looked at him for a moment, then lowered her eyes and said softly, "For her, no even an amount of toys is more important than ''Daddy goes home''." After saying that, she pushed open the door of the car and got off. She walked straight into the villa without looking back. Qin Gengxin looked at her back and the light in the children''s room on the second floor. He rubbed his forehead and stayed still for a long time. **** As Xian Guiying closed the door, she suddenly saw a chubby little girl waiting for her by her feet. Xian Guiying bent down and hugged her daughter with a smile, kissing her on the cheek. "Spoiled girl, I can''t believe you didn''t cry today. How amazing!" "Auntie Dalisay just accompanied me to watch cartoons. After the cartoon ended, I noticed that you still hadn''t come home, but when I turned around, you entered the house." Qin Wenqian giggled as she rubbed her face at Xian Guiying''s shoulder. Qin Wenqian''s whole body leaned against Xian Guiying, "Mommy, tonight, Qiaqian will sleep with you ~" A few months ago, Xian Guiying had set up a system for this little girl and it could also be considered as a way of slowly teaching her to stand on her own feet. During the weekend, she would sleep with Qin Wenqian in her arms, and on any normal day, Qin Wenqian would sleep in the children''s room by herself. Today wasn''t the weekend. According to the day, Qin Wenqian was supposed to sleep on her own, but now she was acting coquettish again. Xian Guiying ruffled Qin Wenqian''s soft hair, carried her daughter in her arms, and walked to the stairs. "Didn''t you already promise? Why do you want to go back on your word?" Qin Wenqian pouted and hugged her neck. She giggled and said, "Mommy, why did you carry me to the bedroom today?" "Because if I don''t personally send you, you won''t keep your word." Xian Guiying lowered her head and pinched Qin Wenqian''s nose. Her eyes filled with love and affection. "Today''s cartoon really scared me ..." Qin Wenqian blinked her big eyes innocently. "What cartoon did she watch?" Xian Guiying turned to look at Dalisay, who had an unnatural expression on her face. "I''m so sorry, Madam." Dalisay blamed herself a little. "A while ago, there was a science fiction movie on TV, and there were some scary scenes. After cleaning the living room, I sat here watching TV for a while, but Miss Qianqian went downstairs and stuck by my side to watch it. I said that it wasn''t an animated film, but she shouted that it was clearly an animated film, and she doesn''t want me to change channels." Dalisay lowered her head as she spoke. "I''m so sorry, Madam. I made two mistakes today. One, I shouldn''t have been lazy enough to watch TV in front of Miss while you''re not here, and two, I shouldn''t have allowed Miss to watch horror movies." After finding out the reason, Xian Guiying was not angry, she just nodded in understanding and looked at Qin Wenqian again. "No one says that you and Darna can only watch TV in your room during break time. You can occasionally sit in the living room to watch TV, but next time if you want to watch a horror movie, remember to watch it after Qianqian is asleep. She is too young, and it leaves a scar in her heart." Dalisay hurriedly nodded with a guilty look on her face. Qin Wenqian didn''t seem to be too shocked. Perhaps there were some scenes where she was afraid and didn''t dare to sleep alone, but she didn''t cry. Instead, she curled up in Xian Guiying''s arms and acted like a spoiled child. Xian Guiying helplessly smiled and patted her daughter''s back. "Alright then. I''ll make an exception and sleep with you for tonight but don''t do this again in the future. I''ve taught you that you should keep your word and not go back on your words." Qin Wenqian nodded like a chick pecking rice. When Xian Guiying returned to her room, Dalisay and Darna took Qin Wenqian to a shower. Xian Guiying also took this advantage to go for a shower and once she''s done, she changed into her pajamas and was about to go to the study room to check the company email when her phone rang. When she picked up the phone and saw that it was Wei Zhengsheng, she first smiled and raised her eyebrows. Then, she pressed the answer button and put it next to her ear. "My brother finally let you go? Why are you calling me this late? Did you scrap my car?" "Sleeping?" Wei Zhengsheng''s voice came over the phone with a hint of carefreeness. "Not yet. Qianqian will sleep with me tonight. I plan to find a new bedtime story after reading the company''s email. I don''t know what story I''m going to tell tonight." Xian Guiying smiled as she sat in front of the computer, talking while turning it on. "Are you at home?" "No, I''m at the company." "Company?" Xian Guiying was stunned. "It''s so late, why are you going to the company? I don''t remember having anything important in the last two days." "On the way back, I thought of something and finally I drove back to the company. I went straight upstairs and sat in the office for a while." He whispered, "I''m sitting here, thinking of you." Xian Guiying''s hand tightened the phone as she logged into her mailbox while tapping the keyboard with her other hand. She knew how Wei Zhengsheng had treated her in the last few years, but he had always been very polite and courteous. Although he never denied that he liked her, he never made her feel awkward. He was just a very modest person and would not make anyone else helpless because he knew what she thought about Qin Gengxin, knew about her marriage, and knew about the existence of Qin Wenqian. So even though he sometimes asking her if she was really happy, he wouldn''t approach her. So his sudden ''thinking of you'' made Xian Guiying a little taken aback, and she didn''t know how to respond. Chapter 541 - If Qin Gengxin Doesn’t Love You, I’ll Love You The next day. Xian Enterprise''s Conference Room. Every Monday morning, Xian Guiying would hold a meeting with the upper echelons in Xian Enterprise, while for every Wednesday, there would be the second meeting of the upper echelons but this time, guided by Wei Zhengsheng. These were the two important meetings that were scheduled every week and led by the two of them. Today is Wednesday. At ten o''clock in the morning, Xian Guiying entered the conference room with her secretary, Dai Meifen. Several senior executives of the company had arrived. Xian Guiying nodded to everyone with a smile and sat down at the head of the table. At this moment, the screen on the wall lit up. The topic of the meeting had already appeared on the wall. Just as the meeting was about to begin, Wei Zhengsheng walked in. Xian Guiying glanced at him and Wei Zhengsheng''s gaze swept all over her body. His lips were slightly curved and his eyes were filled with boundless warmth. Xian Guiying pursed her lips, lowered her head, and continued to look at the meeting documents in her hand. During the whole meeting, she sat by the side and listened to every word Wei Zhengsheng said. Wei Zhengsheng''s parents were American-Chinese, and his parents were not well-known wealthy businessmen. Still, his father was a professor in the finance department of Harvard University and his mother was a conservative and unemployed woman. She took good care of her family and raised her children well. Wei Zhengsheng and Xian Zihao were alumni. However, he was one year older than Xian Zihao and four years older than Xian Guiying. At the time, he was also a scholar in finance and had a good relationship with Xian Zihao. That year, the first round of funding for the Xian Enterprise was 50/50 for Xian Zihao and Wei Zhengsheng. Wei Zhengsheng was a person who was even more low-key than Xian Zihao and he also admired his mind and methods, so he was willing to fight in the business with him and was willing to be his assistant. Although Wei Zhengsheng was called an assistant, the relationship between the both of them was similar to Qin Gengxin''s relationship, and they both had a very deep sense of brotherhood. Xian Guying was surprisingly quiet in the meeting. She would look at him occasionally, looked at the screen, then lowered her head and looked at the information in her hand, deep in thought. When the meeting was over, Secretary Dai went out to get Xian Guiying the meeting materials. Xian Guiying stood up and was about to leave when she suddenly heard Wei Zhengsheng''s voice, "President Xian, can you wait for a moment?" Those who hadn''t left the meeting room merely glanced back at them. They couldn''t afford to be present at the Vice President''s conversation, so they all quickened their steps and left. Only when it was just the two of them left in the meeting room did Xian Guiying return to her original position. She looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who was standing less than three meters away from her, and asked, "What''s wrong?" "I wanted to talk about the AmpK case. I figured it out last night. Therefore, I made a decision without consulting you. What do you think about this matter?" He asked. Xian Guiying chuckled, "I''ve been expecting this result. I''m also considering doing it, but I''m skeptical of the pros and cons. Now that you''ve made a decision, that''s good." Wei Zhengsheng couldn''t help laughing, "Even though you''re a strong and capable woman, I''ve seen enough of it for years. Whenever there are some unpredictable results, you''ll always sway left and right, and it''s usually me who chooses for you." "Too much thinking is a woman''s nature. Sometimes, it''s a waste of time to think too much about things." Xian Guiying nodded her head in agreement as she said, "How could I be as decisive as you? If my decisions on certain matters were a little more straightforward, perhaps my brother wouldn''t be so occasionally worried about Xian Enterprise''s development." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and nodded. No one knew what he was thinking, but he suddenly became silent and looked at Xian Guiying as if he wanted to say something, but he seemed to be considering whether the words he wished to convey would give her trouble. In the end, he just silently looked at her with a gentle and warm gaze. Instead, the corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth raised slightly and she asked directly, "The photos you sent last night, were they all taken by you?" "How could I have taken all of them? I only took three or four of them when we went out together, and some of them were taken by the photographer a few years ago. They have always been in my possession." Wei Zhengsheng answered honestly. Xian Guiying nodded her head, "You scared me to death. I still think that you are usually so calm and accumulated but then, you suddenly attack me. Luckily, I just overthink it." With that, she smiled and put her arm on the conference table. Holding her chin with one hand, she looked at Wei Zhengsheng, "Tell me the truth, did my brother say something to you yesterday? If not, how can you suddenly change your personality?" "Nope." "Then what''s the reason for this provocation?" She asked jokingly. They both sat in the spacious and bright conference room. On the other side, the data map was still showing in the slides, as if they were having a serious discussion, but the content of the conversation was very strange. Wei Zhengsheng seemed to notice the both were discussing this in the conference room and the atmosphere was indeed strange, so he smiled, poked her forehead with his finger, and said after a few seconds, "Because you have some kind of unpredictable factor in your personality, maybe you''re also in the same situation with marriage. If Qin Gengxin doesn''t love you, I''ll love you. If Qin Gengxin can''t give you a warm and peaceful home, I''ll give it to you." To Xian Guiying, this was a simple and sincere sentence. There was no exaggeration of romance, no flaunting of gentleness, only a simple declaration that everything that she lacked in her eleven years was something that he could let her have immediately. If this had happened five years ago, maybe Xian Guiying would still insist on be with Qin Gengxin. But now, she desperately needed a warm and cozy home, a husband who knows how to understand the weather. Of course, the first thing she needed was the acceptance of Qin Wenqian. Obviously, Wei Zhengsheng was in line with all of this. Xian Guiying lowered her head and looked at her slightly clasped hand on the conference table. She then stretched out her finger and looked at her fingernails. It was unknown what she was thinking. Xian Guiying stared at her finger for a long time, then suddenly laughed. "Brother Wei, do you know why I haven''t been able to let him go after so many years?" Chapter 542 - The One I Chose Is A Woman Who Has Gone Through Many Vicissitudes Of Life Wei Zhengsheng looked at her but didn''t say anything. He was waiting for her to continue. "Actually, I don''t know why, but people say that there is no reason for a person to truly love someone. Maybe Qin Gengxin isn''t the best man and he can''t be said to be the most perfect man, but everyone will have their own shortcomings, everyone will have their own obsession. I once thought that as long as I stand by his side and keep walking with him, everything will be fine. It was until I got pregnant, got married, and until Qianqian was born, I finally knew that falling in love with someone who doesn''t love you is such a painful thing." As she said that, Xian Guiying lightly withdrew her fingers from her hands and clenched them into a fist. She lifted her eyes and looked into Wei Zhengsheng''s calm eyes. "It''s kind of torture. After two years without his presence, I almost became numb to it. Having Qianqian with me already enough for me." "What about now? For you to suddenly say so much, does that mean you''re willing to turn back?" Wei Zhengsheng asked. Xian Guiying just smiled. She paused before nodding hesitantly. In the end, she sighed helplessly and said, "I don''t know either." "I just " She looked up at him. Wei Zhengsheng looked at her in understanding: "So, your tiredness is my opportunity to get in?" Xian Guiying giggled and pushed her hair away from her face. She leaned back with a smile and looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who was still calm and patient, "We''re no longer young. As expected, discussing things like a relationship can be like a discussion of a meeting. My best days of innocence really slipped away." Then she laughed, ruffled her hair, stroked her smooth forehead, and smiled. "What a pity." Wei Zhengsheng just looked at her with a smile on his face as he listened to her nagging patiently. He knew that every time Xian Guiying encountered a problem, she would start talking a lot. It was just like now, when she talked to herself, talking a lot of irrelevant things until she figured it out herself, then she would calm down. After a while, Xian Guiying stopped joking and stared into Wei Zhengsheng''s eyes. "Like I said, loving someone who doesn''t love you is very painful. Since you think it was a mistake for me to choose Qin Gengxin, isn''t it a mistake for you to choose me now?" "We''re not the same." "What''s different? Not everyone falls in love with someone who doesn''t love them. Not everyone''s love stories are just like in Chiung Yao''s novel!" Wei Zhengsheng first looked at her, then stood up and walked over to her. He stood behind her chair, slowly bent down and placed his hands on her shoulders, then lowered his head and said gently not far away from her ear. "The one you chose was someone that you want to run away from. The one I chose is a woman who has gone through many vicissitudes of life. I want her to have a warm home, a home of her own." Warm Home... Xian Guiying lowered her head and looked at her palms. She pursed her lips but did not deny it. That''s right, after two years of marriage, she no longer had any hopes or fantasies about this marriage. She just wanted to live peacefully with Qin Wenqian and Wei Zhengsheng had given her an option. "Are you serious?" Xian Guiying directly turned around to look at him. Wei Zhengsheng raised his eyebrows. "What do you think? Since when I was the kind of person who liked to joke about such things?" Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She thought for a moment and then calmly said, "Give me time to consider, Brother Wei." When Xian Guiying said this, even she, herself, didn''t expect that she would be so straightforward. There were no superfluous words, and after talking for a long time, the result was that she only needed some time to consider. Truly, if it were a few years ago, she definitely wouldn''t need time to think. But now, perhaps people really will change. In the helplessness and vicissitudes of life, many things that they have sincerely believed in before, in the end, become less certain. Was her love not strong enough? Eleven years was almost half of her life. No matter how stubborn a person was, she will still become tired. If she didn''t give up, it would become more painful. *** Two days later, after work hours ended, Dalisay and Darna called Xian Guiying to say that they had taken Qin Wenqian to the amusement park, so Xian Guiying planned to drive straight to the amusement park to pick them up. Wei Zhengsheng had planned to take her to dinner. Knowing that she would pick up the kid, he patted the front passenger seat and told her he would drive her to the amusement park. Qin Wenqian always liked Wei Zhengsheng. Thinking that she hadn''t met him in a long time, Xian Guiying didn''t reject his offer and went straight into his car. When they arrived at the amusement park, they saw a sweaty Qin Wenqian being carried out by Dalisay and Darna. When she saw Wei Zhengsheng, Qin Wenqian happily waved her chubby hand at him. "Little Qianqian is getting more and more sensible." Wei Zhengsheng gently stroked her head. When he turned around, he saw Dalisay and Darna had also gotten into the car. He turned his head to look at Xian Guiying. "You want me to send you home?" Xian Guiying lowered her head, pinched her daughter''s nose, and asked, "Baby, Uncle Wei is in charge of driving us home today. Tell me, should we keep Uncle Wei for dinner?" "Yes!" Qin Wenqian didn''t understand the courtesy and politeness of adults. She just listened to her mother''s tone and knew that she had to answer. Hearing the crisp word "Yes" from the girl, Wei Zhengsheng immediately smiled. "What? You want to treat me to dinner? Wouldn''t that mean I''ll have to trouble Dalisay and Darna to prepare dinner? Why don''t we give them a rest tonight and go out to eat?" "They''re on leave tonight." Xian Guiying carried her daughter into her arms and took out a wet napkin to wipe the sweat off Qin Wenqian''s face and neck. While carefully wiping the sweat off her face, she said, "I''ll make dinner today. You haven''t tasted my cooking for so many years, so today is the perfect time for you to taste it." "Then I''m really flattered!" Wei Zhengsheng''s face was full of hope. He started the car with a smile and drove to their residence. Chapter 543 - No Wonder President Qin Hasn’t Returned To Live Here For The Last Two Years Upon returning home, Dalisay and Darna took Qin Wenqian to shower and change into clean clothes. Xian Guiying excused herself to change cloth and told Wei Zhengsheng to do whatever he wanted in the living room. Once she''s done, she goes to the kitchen and wears the apron. Listening to the sound of chopping vegetables from the kitchen, Wei Zhengsheng casually asked Darna, who brought washed fruits and fresh coffee to the tea table. "Does she cook often?" Darna shook her head. "Madam rarely cooks her own food. I heard that she has never been able to cook before. We just found out today that she can cook, maybe she had learned it a few years ago. Dalisay and I only lived together with her for two years, so we didn''t know much." Wei Zhengsheng nodded. He remembered that when Xian Guiying first came to the United States, she didn''t even know how to cook noodles. Times can indeed change a lot of things. Wei Zhengsheng smiled. About an hour later, Dalisay and Darna went into the kitchen and placed three side dishes and a soup that Xian Guiying had prepared on the table. Xian Guiying washed her hands and walked over to Wei Zhengsheng with a smile. As the two of them were sitting at the dining table and chatting excitedly, a sudden brake sound was heard from outside. Xian Guiying heard the sound of a car and instinctively turned her head to look outside the window. From the large window, she saw Qin Gengxin''s black Bentley was parked in the front yard of the villa. Dalisay and Darna came over to set the tableware. When they heard the noise outside, they also turned around to look. Originally, they had no right to ask about the matter of Xian Guiying bringing Wei Zhengsheng to their house for dinner. Furthermore, they knew that Xian Guiying wasn''t the type of woman who liked to mess around, so they didn''t think much of it. However, the moment Qin Gengxin''s car stopped, Dalisay and Darna were stunned. They immediately looked at each other with an anxious expression, looked at Xian Guiying, then looked at Wei Zhengsheng. "It''s Mr. Qin''s car." Darna saw him from the window and turned around to say it. "He''s been back a lot lately?" Wei Zhengsheng didn''t have any expression on his face. He just asked casually with a bland look in his eyes. Xian Guiying just glanced at the car outside and shook her head. "No, he only came back when his parents brought the Old Woman here. He doesn''t usually come back here." "Then why did he suddenly return?" Wei Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow and looked at Xian Guiying, who was standing from across the table. She stood up and turned to look at the door. At the same time, the doors of the villa opened. Qin Gengxin''s assistant/driver, Huang Jingguo, walked over while supporting him with an unstable step. "President Qin, we''re at home. Slow down, don''t fall." Huang Jingguo supported the drunk Qin Gengxin while turning his head to look at Darna, who was standing at the door. "Why are you standing there? Hurry up and help me. President Qin got too drunk tonight and he threw up just now." As he said that, Huang Jingguo helped Qin Gengxin into the living room. As Darna went to help him, Huang Jingguo''s eyes seemed to have spotted Xian Guiying, who was standing not far away. He was stunned for a moment, as if he didn''t believe his eyes. He raised his hand to rub his eyes and looked at her carefully, then said with a shocked face, "Miss Xian?" "Why does he drink so much?" Xian Guiying nodded her head before looking at Qin Gengxin, who was so drunk that he seemed to have left the world and could only rely on the support of others. In the last eleven years, he had only been drunk three or four times, and Qin Gengxin rarely got drunk on his own, especially since the night he had sex with her. Because of his work environment and the many social relationships he had, he''s never got drunk again, unless it''s really necessary or because he had something in his mind. Huang Jingguo still looked at Xian Guiying in a daze as if he was looking at a monster. Seeing her indifferent expression, then seeing Wei Zhengsheng walking, he opened his eyes wider and looked at them before looking at the boss, who was so drunk until he was out of this world. After so long, Huang Jingguo had finally found his voice and said in a hoarse and cautious voice, "Mrs. Bai from New York brought her youngest daughter and grandson to Boston this morning. President Qin just invited them to lunch today and as a host, he had to drink a little. But after the shareholders'' meeting in the evening, a major client from two years ago wanted to continue working with Qin Corporation because he had signed a new financing company. The new company boss is addicted to alcohol and has been drinking with President Qin since 5 pm, not wanting to stop until he is intoxicated." "President Qin has been busy with the project at the company recently. He hasn''t slept at all for the last two days and suddenly was forced to drink too much. He was fine when he left the hotel a moment ago, but when I escorted him back, he vomited right after he got in the car. Probably because he hadn''t slept for two days, so his body couldn''t take it. In addition, it might be due to too much alcohol, which was hurting his stomach. Which is why he''s like this right now." While Huang Jingguo was speaking, he looked at Darna next to him and then looked at Dalisay. He knew that these two Filipino servants had always been with Qin Gengxin. He had seen them several times whenever he drove Qin Gengxin home. However, Qin Gengxin rarely returned home these two years. "That ..." Huang Jingguo paused before saying, "No wonder President Qin hasn''t returned to live here for the last two years, this villa has been sold to President Xian. Sorry, I didn''t mean to bother you." With that, he prepared to leave while supporting Qin Gengxin. "This...Madam ... "Darna turned her body hesitantly towards Xian Guiying. "Since Mr. Qin was already drunk, we can''t leave him alone, right?" The word "Madam" stopped Huang Jingguo in his tracks. He was shocked and completely stunned. When did the boss get married? When did he marry Xian Guiying? It''s been years he''s been on the boss''s side, yet he didn''t know anything at all? "Madam?" Huang Jingguo asked doubtfully. Xian Guiying ignored the surprise on Huang Jingguo''s face and the question that came out of his mouth. She looked at Dalisay, "You and Darna help him first." "Yes, Madam." Dalisay and Darna hurriedly supported Qin Gengxin and took him away from Huang Jingguo. Then, they helped Qin Gengxin walk towards the stairs. Looking at Qin Gengxin''s staggering steps while he was being supported, Xian Guiying felt her head hurt. When she looked back, she looked at Huang Jingguo. "He didn''t sell this house. It''s been hard on you to send him back so late. You can leave now." This... This... With this tone, it was obvious that she really was the boss'' wife Huang Jingguo first opened his mouth wide, then he suddenly remembered that Qin Gengxin said Xian Guiying was his wife back in New York. At that time, Huang Jingguo didn''t believe him, but now It''s seemed it was indeed true! Chapter 544 - Your Heart Is Already Upstairs, Why Should I Stay After seeing off Huang Jingguo, who was in shock, Xian Guiying stared at the door that had been tightly closed for a while before turning around. She looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who quietly stood behind her without saying anything. His silence made her feel a little awkward. "Brother Wei..." Xian Guiying opened her mouth, but she didn''t know what to say. She looked at the dining table that was full of dishes. "How about we continue our dinner?" "Your heart is already upstairs, why should I stay and eat?" Wei Zhengsheng smiled in disapproval, but there was a hint of jealousy in his words. He looked at Xian Guiying and suddenly raised his hand to brush the hair behind her ears. "Qianqian is upstairs. When she sees her father, I don''t know what will happen, but I know how you feel now. You''ve been waiting for this moment for eleven years, so I don''t need to be here anymore." When Xian Guiying slightly bowed her head to apologize, Wei Zhengsheng pulled her towards him. He bent down and kissed her forehead lightly. This kiss was not lustful, but it carried a deep enlightenment, comfort, and a few feelings of reluctance. When Xian Guiying looked up, Wei Zhengsheng had already walked to the couch. He took his suit jacket and put it on, then waved his hands towards her. "Don''t send me off. You can go upstairs." "Brother Wei, I didn''t think he would suddenly return. I''m sorry." Seeing Wei Zhengsheng turn around and walk away, Xian Guiying felt uneasy. She continued to feel that it was unfair to him and herself ... Maybe even so unfair that she couldn''t stop herself from suddenly opening her mouth to speak. Wei Zhengsheng paused and turned to look at her. With a smile, he said, "Tomorrow is the weekend, so you should rest at home. I don''t want to see you go to the company with a pair of dark circles under your eyes on Monday." With that, he opened the door and left. *** On the second floor, in the master bedroom. Dalisay and Darna were busy taking off Qin Gengxin''s suit jacket and shirt. When he vomited in the car, his shirt was slightly stained, so they removed his jacket and shirt. When Xian Guiying went upstairs to her bedroom, she saw Qin Wenqian was sitting on a small couch in the corner of the bedroom. She held a small doll in one hand and the corner of her skirt in the other. Xian Guiying was initially worried Qin Wenqian would be scared when she saw the stranger, but unexpectedly she stared at the person on the bed with wide eyes. The corners of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched and when she saw that her daughter was fine, she turned to the bed and asked, "How is he? Still haven''t woken up?" "Madam, Mr. Qin drank too much. He''s probably going to sleep all night. We took off his clothes, but his pants ..." Dalisay hesitated for a moment and looked at Xian Guiying, who was stunned, "Madam, please change Mr. Qin''s pants." Xian Guiying rubbed her forehead with her finger. Her head aches. She looked at the drunk Qin Gengxin, then at the embarrassed Dalisay and Darna. To take off a man''s pants... Although she was already the mother of a three years old child, she had never taken a man''s pants. Even if they were a husband and wife, it still felt strange to her. Seeing that Xian Guiying didn''t say anything, the two servants hurriedly picked up the dirty clothes and left the room. "Mommy, who is he?" Qin Wenqian suddenly jumped down from the couch in the corner of the bedroom, threw the doll to the side, and ran to hug Xian Guiying''s legs. She turned her body to look at the person in the bed with a curious face, "Didn''t mommy say that only Qianqian can sleep in mommy''s bed? Then who is he?" Xian Guiying lowered her head to look at her daughter. She bent down and pinched her little face. "Qianqian, be good and go play by yourself first. Mommy needs to help Uncle Qin." Uncle Qin. Qin Wenqian kept saying the words'' uncle'' with her little mouth. The child''s father was right in front of her. Was this kind of deception really good? Xian Guiying paused and looked at Qin Wenqian''s curious face. She immediately smiled. "Wait until mommy finishes changing Uncle Qin''s clothes, then you can get close to the bed, okay?" "Oh, okay then, mommy. Hurry up!" Qin Wenqian nodded obediently. She couldn''t help but look at the person in bed with curiosity. She walked back to the couch in the corner and sat on it, remaining silent. Xian Guiying walked to the edge of the bed. When she smelled the alcohol on Qin Gengxin''s body, she suddenly felt that it was so strange. Qin Gengxin, a man who rarely allowed himself to get drunk, was actually drunk in front of her three times. Once because of the loss of his Little Red many years ago, another time was after a banquet two years ago. Back then, she took him to a hotel. And then now, it happened again. Was this fate? If it was, then it was a bad fate. Xian Guiying couldn''t understand how he could come back after he ignored this family for two years. How could he barge in just when her heart had cooled down while she was trying to find a new life and a new soul companion. Or perhaps he did not intend to return tonight. It was Huang Jingguo who took the initiative to send him back to his residence. However, his sudden appearance disrupted her original plan to have a good chat with Wei Zhengsheng during dinner. "Qin Gengxin, how did I offend you in a previous life?" Xian Guiying frowned as she looked at the man lying on the bed. His face was a little pale from vomiting from before, but his appearance was still as handsome as before. Of course, the man in bed did not respond. He just raised his hand to cover his stomach and frowned. His eyes still closed, as if he had been unconscious for a long time and was tormented by the burning sensation in his stomach. Seeing him in such a state, Xian Guiying could only resist the impulse to kick him out of bed. She bent down to unbuckle his belt. Just as she unbuckled his belt and was about to take off his pants, Qin Wenqian, who was behind her, suddenly shouted in shock, "Mommy, what are you doing?!" Chapter 545 - Qin Wenqian Meet Her Father I Xian Guiying''s hand stopped as the corner of her mouth twitched. She turned and glared at her daughter. "Close your eyes, don''t look!" Qin Wenqian stared blankly at her mother''s actions with a confused expression. Xian Guiying glared again. "Close your eyes!" Qin Wenqian quickly closed her eyes and raised both her small hands to cover them. She turned around with a smile and said out loud, "Mommy, my eyes are closed." Xian Guiying didn''t know whether to laugh or cry when she saw the little girl. She turned around and continued to take off Qin Gengxin''s pants. After taking off his pants, she threw them to the side and then looked for a clean pants. Only his pants were stained. She may not need to take off his underwear. Xian Guiying just took off his pants. What expression did she have when Dalisay and Darna left the room earlier? Xian Guiying suddenly thought of the purpose of the two servants. Could it be that they wanted to use Qin Gengxin''s return to play tricks on her? Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. Those two imbeciles really thought through about this. Xian Guiying sighed and then squatted down to take the dirty pants. She walked to the door and called Dalisay, handed the pants to her, and told her to dry wash, then walked back to bed and looked at the man on the bed again. She went to the bathroom, took a clean towel, and washed it with hot water before returning to bed. She carefully rubbed his face and neck, then also wiped his upper body and hands before covering him with a blanket. "Mommy, can Qianqian open my eyes now?" Qin Wenqian, who had been forgotten, was still standing with her back to the bed. Both of her hands covered her eyes, and the hands had become numb. Finally, she couldn''t help but ask in a low voice. "It''s done." Xian Guiying glanced at her daughter and smiled. She then went back to the bathroom and hung the towel on the small rail beside the sink. "Mommy, where are we going to sleep tonight?" When Xian Guiying walked back to the bed, she saw Qin Wenqian already standing next to the bed, with her hands on her hips. She looked at the man who was sound asleep while muttering to herself. Today was Friday, so Qin Wenqian should sleep with Xian Guiying. Now that her mother''s bed was taken, she tried to climb on the bed while clinging to the edge. Seeing her daughter about to climb up stupidly, Xian Guiying wanted to laugh. She walked over, picked her up, and put her on the bed. As soon as the little thing''s ass touched the bed, she immediately went up to Qin Gengxin''s face and watched him. Qin Wenqian was only three years old, and she was slightly skinnier than her peers. There wasn''t much weight on her, so she just laid on top of Qin Gengxin''s body. Qin Gengxin slept soundly and didn''t feel like he would wake up from the pressure at all. Xian Guiying''s heart melted little by little as she saw her daughter clinging to her father''s chest with a curious look. She didn''t step forward to stop her but just silently watched her daughter. She lay on top of Qin Gengxin''s body, twisting around like an octopus, as if she were looking at a new toy. Qin Wenqian was curious but also felt that this toy was too big and took up a lot of space. That small, conflicting expression on her face made Xian Guiying smile. "Madam, you haven''t had dinner yet, hurry up and go eat dinner. I''ll take care of Mr. Qin. I''ll make some hangover soup for him later so he won''t feel too uncomfortable when he wakes up tomorrow." Darna knocked on the door and said respectfully. "Qianqian, let''s go. We''re going downstairs for dinner." Xian Guiying didn''t stay much longer and immediately called her daughter. However, just as she turned her head, she saw Qin Wenqian hugging Qin Gengxin''s neck, already riding on his chest, studying his father''s nostrils. Qin Wenqian was usually very afraid of strangers. Even if she showed no fear, she would always hide quietly and be on guard. She had never been like this before. Was this a blood relationship between father and daughter? Seeing that Qin Wenqian didn''t want to leave, Darna smiled and said, "Madam, you''ve been busy all day and didn''t rest after returning from work. Let me take care of Miss Wenqian. I will feed her later." Qin Wenqian loves to eat special rice cakes made by Darna. Knowing this, Xian Guiying didn''t say anything else. She just glanced at her daughter again before walking out. Twenty minutes later, Xian Guiying finished dinner and returned to her bedroom. Darna was pulling the curtains, and the towel in the bathroom had already been washed and hung inside. When Xian Guiying came in, she immediately said, "Clean the children''s room. Qianqian and I will sleep in the children''s room tonight." Although Qin Wenqian''s room was quite small, there was an extra bed in addition to the child bed. It was enough for them both to squeeze into it. The children''s room was easy to clean but not as troublesome as the guest room. Darna was stunned for a moment. After pulling the curtains shut, she turned her body to look at Xian Guiying and then turned to look at the bed. "Madam, do you want to sleep in the children''s room tonight?" Xian Guiying looked at Qin Wenqian on the bed. She didn''t know what was wrong with her, but Qin Wenqian crawled into bed next to Qin Gengxin, hugging his neck tightly with joy written all over her face. "Although this bed is not small, it is very crowded for three people." Xian Guiying didn''t want to explain too much, so she just said a few words and was about to pick up her daughter. As a result, just as she reached the side of the bed, Qin Gengxin, who was fast asleep, suddenly overturned and almost pressed Qin Wenqian. Qin Wenqian smiled happily. When she saw Xian Guiying walking towards her, she said sweetly, "Mommy ~ Daddy hug me!" "You " Xian Guiying was startled. She looked at her excited daughter before turning her head to look at Darna. Sure enough, Darna had an expression as if Qin Wenqian had betrayed her. Her face was puckered up, as if she was waiting for Xian Guiying to scold her. She stood by the curtain with her head lowered. "Madam, Miss Qianqian had been laying on top of Mr. Qin the whole time. I was afraid that she would treat Mr. Qin like a toy and said, ''Be careful not to hurt dad'' and the result is what you see just now." Darna licked her lips and said softly. Chapter 546 - Qin Wenqian Meet Her Father II Xian Guiying turned around and leaned back against the bed, looking down at the smiling Qin Wenqian, who was under Qin Gengxin''s arms. At first, Xian Guiying didn''t know how to let her daughter know that the man in front of her (Qin Wenqian) was her father. Her father, who hadn''t returned to see them in the past two years. She worried her daughter would be in shock, fearing this scene was not appropriate for her to be told, but since Darna had said so, Qin Wenqian seemed to accept it quickly, with no signs of fear of strangers appeared on her face. When Xian Guiying saw Qin Wenqian curled up in Qin Gengxin''s arms, she smiled sincerely from the bottom of her heart. Qin Wenqian''s eyes widened as she lay in Qin Gengxin''s arms. She stared at her father''s face without blinking, as if she couldn''t bear to blink. When her eyes began to ache, she blinked once and continued to stare. "Qianqian." Xian Guiying smiled and looked down. "Daddy drinks a lot tonight, so now that he''s sleeping soundly. He doesn''t know you''re by his side, so maybe he''ll push you when he''s asleep. Mommy will take you to your room to sleep, okay?" "No, I want to sleep with mommy and daddy!" Qin Wenqian immediately hugged Qin Gengxin''s arm and turned to look at Xian Guiying innocently. "Mommy, I want to sleep between you and daddy! This way, we don''t have to cover ourselves with a blanket to keep warm ~~ Heehee ~" "Daddy is so warm!" Qin Wenqian giggled as she placed her face on Qin Gengxin''s chest with satisfaction. She rubbed it against his chest hard. "Daddy ~ Daddy ~" Her daughter''s desire for her father was always strong, but she always hid it. Qin Wenqian didn''t show it to Xian Guiying, but she knew that Qin Wenqian really wanted her father. Seeing how her daughter wanted to stay on Qin Gengxin''s side and was reluctant to move, Xian Guiying didn''t know if she should feel sad or feel happy for her daughter. At some point, Darna had sneaked out of the bedroom and closed the door behind her. Xian Guiying stood next to the bed, looked at her daughter, and then towards Qin Gengxin, who was sound asleep. "Mommy ~ Mommy, you''re coming too! You''re sleeping here!" Qin Wenqian clapped her hands on the space next to her and said with a smile, "Come, let''s sleep here. Hug me with daddy ~" Facing her daughter''s strong request, Xian Guiying just laughed and said softly, "Mommy will take a shower. You sleep first." Qin Wenqian nodded and stuck her head under Qin Gengxin''s chin, looking like she was getting warmer the closer she got to her father. Qin Wenqian was indeed afraid of the cold. If the blanket slipped a little while she was sleeping, she would have a fever because she was physically too weak, so when she slept, Xian Guiying would pay special attention to her daughter. She would hug her tightly to keep the child from getting a fever. If Qin Wenqian were alone in her bedroom, Xian Guiying would get up every two hours to check her daughter''s blanket and tuck her in. Seeing her daughter so dependent, she turned around and went into the bathroom. It''s only ten o''clock at night, Qin Wenqian usually sleeps before nine o''clock. Today, this girl may be excited until now, she''s still awake. She was still in Qin Gengxin''s arms with her eyes wide open, sometimes poking her father''s nose, then using her hand that just poked his nose to poke his mouth, then raising her little hand to rub her father''s eyebrow, and once again touched his eyes. It was as if she wanted to deeply remember her father''s appearance at all costs. It was as if she finally possessed something she had longed for, for a long time. She had to carry it when sleeping, and she had to carefully look at it before falling asleep. She had to look at it very carefully Xia Guiying took a magazine. Qin Gengxin was a little better after vomited. He didn''t go crazy from alcohol, just like before. He might forget a lot of things when he was drunk, but once he fell asleep, he would sleep until the end of the world. Looking at the way he continued to hug Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying was curious as to what kind of dream he was having. Was he just carelessly hugging the child as a pillow, or was it something else? "Mommy ~" Seeing Xian Guiying staring blankly at the magazine, Qin Wenqian raised her head and called to her immediately, "Come and sleep ~" Xian Guiying came back to her senses and picked up another magazine. She took the two magazines in her hand and walked to the other side of the bed. She glanced at Qin Gengxin, who was sleeping, and then looked at Qin Wenqian before lying on the other side of her. She propped up the pillow, leaned against the headboard, and patted her daughter''s head. Qin Wenqian giggled, hugging Qin Gengxin''s neck tightly while turning her small head to ask, "Daddy won''t be gone tomorrow morning, right?" "Nope." Xian Guiying smiled. Qin Wenqian was finally able to relax and let go of her little hand that had been hugging her father''s neck all this time. She obediently curled up in his arms. One hand holding Qin Gengxin, while the other tugged on Xian Guiying''s nightgown. Xian Guiying''s gaze softened as she felt her daughter''s tiny movements. She stretched out her hand and lifted the blanket covering Qin Gengxin and Qin Wenqian. When Qin Wenqian finally fell asleep, she slowly let go of her grip. However, she was still leaning against Qin Gengxin''s chest, Xian Guiying got up and turned off the bedroom lights. She switched on the soft light on the bedside table and leaned back in bed, reading a magazine. Since she was usually busy with work, she sometimes reads some documents at night, so she was used to sleeping late. Usually, she would only sleep around midnight. After reading a magazine for more than forty minutes, Xian Guiying rubbed her tired eyes. Putting aside the magazine, she turned to see her daughter and Qin Gengxin. A warm feeling flowed in her heart. When she lay down, she gently turned around and faced Qin Wenqian, as well as Qin Gengxin. Under the soft light from the bed, Xian Guiying silently stared at Qin Gengxin''s calm face. Usually, he would be the one leading the crowd. When he''s awake, his appearance was not as beautiful and handsome as the calm and gentle face when he was asleep. After looking at him like this for a while, Xian Guiying suddenly felt a little confused. She thought of her silent persistence for the past eleven years, and she also thought of how Wei Zhengsheng silently accompanied her every step in these past years. The person in front of her was her persistent and when she finally chose to take a step back, he suddenly appeared. She was looking for another way out of happiness. But why was she so full of hope now when she saw Qin Gengxin sleeping beside her, quietly hugging her daughter? Xian Guiying raised her hand and placed it under her cheek. Her eyes were wide open as she stared at Qin Gengxin''s face. This face had once represented an eternal, blissful dream in the most beautiful time of her life. And now, he had finally appeared by her side so peacefully. Even if his mind had been paralyzed by alcohol, this feeling Perhaps only a woman who had loved a man as deeply as she had for many years could feel such a feeling. Chapter 547 - Qin Wenqian Meet Her Father III Itch... There was a strange feeling on Qin Gengxin''s face. He frowned in his dream when he felt something on his face, making him feel itchy and uncomfortable. Qin Wenqian was lying face down on the soft blanket beside him due to his sudden sitting up. Qin Gengxin struggled for a long time before finally sitting up. His eyes began to ache from the harsh sunlight. He narrowed his eyes and rubbed his forehead. Then, he lowered his head to look at the bundle next to him. At first glance, it looks like a little girl who was familiar to him. Moreover, this little girl looks exactly like the Qin Wenqian he saw in the photo. At that moment, Qin Gengxin was stunned. "Heh heh." Qin Wenqian obediently sat down next to him, holding a watercolor pen she had gotten from an unknown place, showing her crook teeth, looking happy as she tilted her head and looked at him, "Daddy, you''re up!" Qin Gengxin was stunned for a moment. He thought he was still dreaming, and after staring at her for a long time, he finally revealed a confused expression, but he unconsciously raised his hand and placed it on the girl''s head, awkwardly patting her. "Qianqian?" His voice was filled with uncertainty. Qin Wenqian soon became very excited. She straightened her back and puffed out her plump stomach, then said with a smile, "Daddy!" After being called twice, Qin Gengxin apparently woke up from a wonderful dream and stared at her blankly. He raised his hand to tug his short hair, which was slightly messy from sleep, before turning his head to look around. Why was he here? Before he could even react, that small, meaty thing jumped into his embrace and sat right on his lap. Qin Wenqian raised her face and looked at him hopefully. "Daddy, you''re really my father, aren''t you?" When she said that, she raised her head and kissed him right under his stubbled chin. "Daddy, answer me. You really are my father. Daddy, you won''t leave in the future, right?" The soft, sticky voice belonged to a child. Because Qin Wenqian was still young, her speech was not smooth, and Qin Gengxin didn''t really understand what she meant, but if he listened carefully, he could still understand the meaning behind her words. Qin Gengxin didn''t know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at the little girl sitting on his lap. This is his daughter? This is what he saw in the photos... His daughter... Qin Wenqian Only three years old, his daughter, with his blood on her Little Thing... Because he didn''t want to face his children two years ago, Qin Gengxin avoided her all the time. He was afraid that if he really did meet her, his heart would soften. Just like now. Qin Gengxin could not tell what suddenly entered his heart. He just looked at her, hearing the anticipation and naivety in the little girl''s voice, and he couldn''t help but slowly raised his hand and pinched her little face, as if he were pinching the little thing in front of him for real. Usually when Xian Guiying teased her child, she sometimes pinched her nose or face. So when Qin Gengxin pinched Qin Wenqian''s face with a confused expression, she immediately laughed. "Daddy!" She called again. Qin Gengxin wanted to laugh, but he couldn''t do it. The corners of his mouth twitched a few times before he raised both his hands and pinched both her cheeks gently. Qin Wenqian''s face was so distorted in his father''s hand that it looked like it was about to be crushed. Eventually, she felt a little uncomfortable and sullen. "Daddy, what do you want to do?" Realizing that he was treating his daughter like a piece of rubber, Qin Gengxin immediately let go of his hand. He just sat on the bed and stared at the little thing on his lap. The duo of father and daughter stared at each other in that weird posture for a long time. Even though he didn''t go home, he would occasionally look at pictures of the child these past two years. He knew that the child''s eyebrows and nose were very similar to his, and the child''s eyes were very similar to Xian Guiying''s, but looking at such a lively and lifelike little person at such a close distance, he couldn''t describe the feeling he had at this moment. His heart almost melted! Qin Wenqian, on the other hand, stared at Qin Gengxin''s face while laughing. Her hand was still holding the watercolor pen tightly. When the door was gently pushed open, Dalisay, who had just finished preparing powdered milk for Qin Wenqian, entered the room. When she saw Qin Gengxin, she was shocked. "Mr. Qin, you''re awake. You" Before she could finish her sentences, her expression suddenly froze. She looked at Qin Gengxin''s face with a strange expression. "En." In the end, Qin Gengxin could only say one word. He then turned and glanced at Dalisay. With a frown, he asked, "What''s with that expression?" "Mr. Qin ...Your face ..." Dalisay looked like she wanted to laugh but didn''t dare. She carefully raised her hand and pointed to her face. Qin Gengxin was suspicious. He looked at Dalisay, then to Qin Wenqian, who was smiling happily on his lap. He picked up the child and placed her on the blanket before turning to get off the bed. Footsteps came from outside the door. Dalisay turned around and looked toward the door. "Madam, did you come back from your run?" Xian Guiying, who had gone out to jog near the area for half an hour after getting up, walked in. She was wearing a set of light yellow short-sleeved t-shirt, cotton sports pants with long hair tied into a beautiful ponytail. Her face was still without makeup, and her young, white, and tender skin looked natural and fresh in the sunlight that shone through the window in the morning. It was just like Xian Guiying, who just arrived in the United States at seventeen. She didn''t dress seriously, and she also didn''t wear makeup. She looked clean and energetic. It was like time didn''t change her. She was still the same person from eleven years ago and had never changed. Qin Gengxin glanced at her and saw how she dressed. He was stunned for a moment but said nothing. Before he got out of bed, Qin Wenqian pulled his hand and hugged him tightly, begging in a low voice, "Daddy, don''t go ..." Chapter 548 - Xian Guiying, Do You Really Have A Grudge Against Me Qin Gengxin, whose heart had been softened by the child early in the morning, sat up in bed and didn''t seem to insist on getting up. He looked back at Qin Wenqian''s pouty mouth and saw the anticipation and fear in his daughter''s eyes, as if she were afraid that he would soon be gone. Qin Gengxin faintly sighed and gently rubbed Qin Wenqian''s head, "Be good, daddy won''t leave." It was supposed to be a warm and cozy scene... With Dalisay''s usual emotional illness of crying while watching TV shows, she was definitely wiping away her tears right now. But none of that happened. She stood beside Xian Guiying and kept covering her mouth with her hands to suppress her laughter. Xian Guiying stared at Qin Gengxin''s ghost-like face as soon as she entered the bedroom. After holding on for a while, her eyelids twitched. She glanced at Qin Wenqian, who hugged Qin Gengxin''s arm and asked, "Qianqian, did you do this?" She pointed at Qin Gengxin''s face. Qin Gengxin then remembered that he wanted to get out of bed to see his face in the bathroom. Hearing Xian Guiying''s words, he raised his eyebrow and wiped his face with his hand. He looked down and saw a patch of red on his palm. He turned around and saw a red watercolor pen in Qin Wenqian''s hand. Bad feelings appeared in his heart. Qin Wenqian immediately sat down next to him and said with an innocent smile, "Very beautiful!" Qin Gengxin was about to get up to look, but Qin Wenqian quickly rushed over and tugged the corner of his shirt. "Daddy ~ Daddy ~" Qin Gengxin felt his scalp tingling from Dalisay''s stifled laughter and Xian Guiying''s cold yet distant smile. In the end, she told Dalisay to bring her a small mirror. Dalisay obediently went to bring Xian Guiying''s usual small mirror with mischievous smiles then handed it to Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin looked at them with a weird expression, rolled his eyes, then opened the small lid of the mirror and lowered his head to take a look. "Hee hee, Daddy! Is it good?" Qin Wenqian immediately climbed into his lap and found a comfortable position on his lap. She looked up at him with an expression of hope, waved a watercolor pen in her hand, and asked, "Is it beautiful?" Three lines were drawn on his forehead. There''s a vertical bar in the middle. A circle of unknown objects was drawn on the left side of the face, while on the right side was a row of round, non-circular, non-square things. Above the chin, a red beauty mole! The worst part was! Qin Gengxin looked at his hand that was holding the mirror. His large, manly nails were covered in what looked like nail polish. The corners of his mouth twitched. Qin Wenqian was still leaning on his chest, wiggling her body up and down, as if she didn''t want her father to ignore her. "Daddy! Daddy! Isn''t it beautiful!?" Resisting the urge to spit out the curses, Qin Gengxin was so angry that he started laughing. He put down the mirror and glanced at Xian Guiying, who was standing by the door with an indifferent expression. "Xian Guiying, do you really have a grudge against me?" Xian Guiying glared at him. "I didn''t draw it." Seeing Qin Gengxin''s angry expression, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh. She forced a cold expression on her face again before turning towards Dalisay, who was still holding back her laughter. Dalisay finally couldn''t hold it in anymore. She quickly ran into the bathroom, washed the towel with cold water, and handed it to Qin Gengxin. "Mr. Qin, hurry and wipe it." Qin Wenqian raised her head and looked at Dalisay with a confused expression. "Auntie Dalisay, why wiped it? Does it don''t look good?" "Ugh ..." Seeing the innocence in the child''s eyes, Dalisay just turned to Qin Gengxin for help. Qin Gengxin looked at his fingernails that had been painted like a woman and couldn''t help but look at Xian Guiying. Looking at the clean nails with no nail polish at all, he remembered that Darna usually liked to dress up and often wore these items. In the end, Qin Gengxin took the towel to wipe his hands. Then he passed the towel and mirror to Dalisay and said, "Anyway, it''s already like this, I''ll wipe it later." Dalisay picked up a towel and returned to the bathroom. Qin Gengxin lowered his head to look at Qin Wenqian, who was sitting on his lap. The corners of his lips curved as he rubbed her head. This was his daughter. For the past two years, he had avoided looking at her, and he can only see her small figure in the photo. Now, she was right in front of him. Qin Gengxin admitted that children were indeed the most melting thing in the world. Not to mention that he''s not a great villain; even a bad person will stop and hugged his daughter when they saw her Qin Gengxin looked at Qin Wenqian, his hands caressing the soft hair on her head. Qin Wenqian smiled as she pulled his hand away, hugged him, and continued to draw the back of his hand with a watercolor pen. It seemed to be her very favorite game to draw something on her father like this. Qin Gengxin didn''t move but lowered his head to look at the picture Qin Wenqian was drawing. He noticed that she was just drawing randomly. He paused for a moment, then turned his gaze to Xian Guiying, who had been standing there the whole time, silently watching him and her daughter. "Now that the child is being taught early, why has Qianqian not gone to kindergarten yet?" He asked. According to what he knew, many parents would send their children to kindergarten at this age. Although the children were young, and they couldn''t learn much in the beginning, they could at least get to know people outside very early and learn good social relationships from a young age. Qin Gengxin''s expression was a little heavy, but he didn''t have any intention of blaming Xian Guiying all. As a father, he hadn''t seen his child in two years, so no matter what method Xian Guiying used to teach the child, he really didn''t have any right to criticize her. But he really couldn''t understand. With Xian Guiying''s strong temper, even if she doted on her daughter, she wouldn''t allow her daughter to play with the servants at home every day. With her character, she should have sent her child to kindergarten earlier to be educated and contacted with the outside world. While he allowed Qin Wenqian to continue hugging his hand and draw on it, he also looked at Xian Guiying with silent doubt in his eyes. Chapter 549 - Mommy, Carry Daddy To Wash His Face First When Xian Guiying saw that Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to be against Qin Wenqian at all, she couldn''t tell what she was feeling. Originally, she was worried that Qin Gengxin would push her daughter away and she was worried to see the miserably crying Qin Wenqian. Thus, she usually ran for close to an hour, but today, she only ran half an hour before rushing back. The scene in front of her left her speechless. After so long, she finally returned to her senses and noticed Qin Gengxin was staring at her full of suspicion. She finally said, "I plan on sending her to kindergarten in a few months." She did know that Qin Wenqian only stayed with her every day and only played with the two Filipino servants. Her daughter rarely came into contact with other people, so this method wasn''t good. However, Qin Wenqian''s body was not well, and her growth was slow. Although she was much healthier than other children with the same disease, her endurance was really weak. Xian Guiying was afraid to send her daughter to the kindergarten too early and there were also many other reasons she couldn''t explain to Qin Gengxin. Xian Guiying knew that the baby in her womb would not be as healthy as other children when she was four months, but she could feel the baby moving in her womb. The little life she had with her lover will grow day by day in her womb, from a fertilized egg to a little one, from a quiet little one to a little one who starts dancing in her belly. The long and special nurturing process was something that cannot be experienced by people who have never given birth. It was a wonderful feeling to be moved, to look forward, and to feel the wonders of life and reproduction at the same time. Thankfully, Qin Wenqian was much healthier after she was born than her peers, but her growth was slow. Doctors said that physically, as long as she can live past the age of six, she will be like a normal child. Therefore, Xian Guiying always took care of Qin Wenqian carefully. For Xian Guiying, the past few years were a hurdle in her and Qin Wenqian''s life. As long as they can get through it safely, everything will be fine. However, if there''s a mistake or a moment of carelessness ...Something bad will happened. "I thought, with your personality, you would definitely send your child to kindergarten earlier, but who would have thought that you are not as strict as you''ll be." Xian Guiying just looked at him and didn''t explain too much. She walked over and hugged Qin Wenqian. "Qianqian, be good. Mommy will take you to wash your face, brush your teeth and eat. Don''t draw anymore, the watercolor pen pigment is bad for people''s skin." As she spoke, she smiled and opened her arms. Qin Wenqian stopped drawing and turned around to look at the smiling Xian Guiying. "Mommy, carry daddy to wash his face first and brush his teeth before we go to eat breakfast!" Xian Guiying laughed. Qin Gengxin''s face darkened. He picked up Qin Wenqian and hugged her, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Daddy is a strong man, no need to be carried." "Then daddy will take me to wash my face!" Qin Wenqian hugged his neck, acting coquettishly with a sticky expression on her face, as if she didn''t want to be separated from him even for a moment. God knows how shocking and unbelievable it was for Xian Guiying to see someone who hadn''t returned in two years patiently holding a child like this. But she was worried Qin Gengxin would lose his temper with how the child acted, so she gently said, "Qianqian, don''t bother daddy. Let him wash his face, otherwise this watercolor pigment will make daddy''s face allergic. Mommy and Auntie Dalisay will take you to the bathroom, okay?" Qin Wenqian pouted but didn''t persist. She obediently let go of Qin Gengxin''s neck and looked at him. Seeing that her father didn''t insist on bringing her to wash her face, she turned her head with a disappointed face and stretched out her hand to get her mother to hug her. Although she turned around, her eyes were filled with grievance and sadness, as if she had discovered that her father didn''t love her. Xian Guiying was about to pick the child up when Qin Gengxin suddenly pulled Qin Wenqian back into his arms. He whispered, "I''ll do it." With that, he stood up and carried the bright-eyed Qin Wenqian into the bathroom. Xian Guiying turned around and saw Qin Gengxin carrying the child to the bathroom. She was stunned for a moment before asking, "Do you really know how to wash a child''s face?" "Nonsense, I''m already a grown man, wouldn''t I know how to wash her face? Do you think I haven''t woken up from this drinking?" Qin Gengxin didn''t look at her as he replied lazily before entering the bathroom. Xian Guiying immediately walked to the bathroom, only to see Qin Gengxin turned on the tap in the marble sink. After testing the water temperature, he lowered his body to push his daughter''s head in that direction, only to find out that he couldn''t do that, so he wet his hand with the water and wiped it onto the child''s face. He couldn''t wipe much off her face. Qin Wenqian was already crying out in discomfort as he hugged her. Xian Guiying frowned and a smile appeared on her face. She leaned against the door and waited to see how Qin Gengxin, who had never taken care of a child before, would wash his daughter''s face. Qin Gengxin used one hand to wipe the child''s face and the other hand held her. He needed to master good balance to prevent Qin Wenqian from falling. "Mommy!" When Qin Gengxin, who was initially showing off his strength, heard Xian Guiying''s chuckle, his face immediately darkened. He lowered his head and looked at Qin Wenqian with a conflicted expression, "What''s wrong? Are you uncomfortable?" Qin Wenqian could only shout, choked with sobs, "Mommy!" Xian Guiying was about to walk over when Darna ran over after hearing the child''s scream. She saw the scene in the bathroom and immediately rushed in, "Mr. Qin, you can''t do it like that! Let me do it!" Seeing that Darna had arrived, Xian Guiying was relieved. She glanced at Qin Gengxin, who had humiliated himself greatly, before turning around and leaving. Seeing Xian Guiying''s expression, Qin Gengxin''s half-darkened face instantly turned black. He handed over the crying Qin Wenqian to Darna and immediately followed Xian Guiying from behind. In the bathroom, Qin Wenqian, who was carried by Darna, was coaxed by her. Qin Gengxin could still hear Qin Wenqian mumbling, feeling a little wronged, "Why doesn''t daddy know how to wash my face? He is stupid." Hearing the child''s words, the corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. Coincidentally he saw Xian Guiying giggling with her back facing him. He immediately frowned. "If you want to laugh, then laugh. Don''t hold back." Xian Guiying stopped smiling and looked back. Seeing the frustration in Qin Gengxin''s eyes, she smiled and tilted her head as she looked at him. After a while, she said, "I thought you''re going to push her away." Qin Gengxin was stunned. "What?" Chapter 550 - Thank You For Not Disappointing My Daughter "No matter what misunderstanding you have against me, no matter how much you hate me, honestly, I''ve been looking forward to today''s scene for so long. Even though I know that''s not your intention to suddenly return, you still let my daughter paint your face and not let her meet a father who has no feelings for her. Thank you." After saying that, the corners of Xian Guiying''s lips curled up, "Thank you for not disappointing my daughter." Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything for a while. After hearing the sound of water splashing in the bathroom, he finally said calmly, "After all, she is still my daughter." Xian Guiying''s lips slightly bent, and she lowered her eyes, losing the tense atmosphere. Such warmth and tranquility caused her to no longer know what else she should say to him. Qin Gengxin glanced at her and asked indifferently, "Why did I come back here last night? Did I come back by myself?" "It''s Huang Jingguo. He still remembered where you live here. This may be a coincidence. He saw that you were too drunk, so he drove you back." Xiang Guiying raised her gaze to look at him with eyes that carried a sense of tranquility and peace. No matter how much Qin Gengxin avoided her in the past two years, seeing his attitude towards his daughter when they first met, all the resentment in her heart disappeared in an instant. As long as he could continue being this nice to Qin Wenqian, she could let go of the knot in her heart and not seal herself off completely like this. Qin Gengxin nodded without saying anything. He looked at Xian Guiying for a moment and then turned away. "Today is the weekend, but I have to go to the company. There is a client who is only willing to see me today and a conference that will take place until the afternoon." Hearing him say that, Xian Guiying raised her gaze. She didn''t understand why he would suddenly report his schedule to her. "I can see that even though I haven''t returned for two years, you never tell Qianqian that I''m wrong in any way. Otherwise, she won''t hold on to me like this. It was inconvenient for me to take her with me to the company. If I leave after breakfast, will her mood be affected?" Seeing Xian Guiying''s slightly confused expression, Qin Gengxin continued, "I mean, after I finish my work, I''ll rush back to see her." He will come back? Xian Guiying didn''t say a word. She just looked at Qin Gengxin, unable to tell if she should be happy or not. With a smile, she said, "Are you afraid Qianqian will feel sad if you leave just like that?" Qin Gengxin smiled, but it was an awkward smile. He shrugged again. The awkwardness in his eyes was clearly visible. This was a father''s guilt and unspoken love for his child. Xian Guiying could tell, so she smiled and said, "Even though Qianqian doesn''t want you to go, she''s very sensible. I''ll tell her that you have something to do and will come back to see her in the evening. She will obediently wait for you to return and won''t cry at all." For two years, Qin Wenqian had been patiently waiting for her father to come back without crying or making a ruckus. How could she mind these hours? Although Xian Guiying didn''t say it, when her eyes looked straight into Qin Gengxin''s eyes, he knew the meaning of it. His eyes darkened and he turned to go to the other rooms to wash his face. After all, his face was covered in red watercolor paint. Just as Qin Gengxin was about to leave the room, Xian Guiying turned around and looked at his back. She suddenly asked, "Would you like to have breakfast with us?" Qin Gengxin stopped walking, then turned his head sideways and softly replied, "Okay." Then he stepped out. Looking at the empty room, Xian Guiying let out a long sigh. She silently looked in the direction he had disappeared. All she could think about was how Qin Gengxin had hugged and pampered his daughter. She knew that it was impossible for Qin Gengxin not to like children, but she always thought he hated them. But from the looks of it, he liked Qin Wenqian. She was naturally related to him by blood, after all. Will her marriage change because of this morning? Xian Guiying had passed the age of fantasy, but it''s been a long time since Qin Gengxin talked to her in a calm way. It''s been a long time since she felt that kind of warmth. Perhaps this was not enough to be called warmth, but after two years of ignoring it, avoiding, or seeing each other and having a mutual hatred towards each other, what happened today was already enough to cause her cold and numb heart to be melted. The ice wall that had surrounded her heart was instantly destroyed. It was because Qin Gengxin liked their daughter, and it was because Qin Gengxin was indulgent and gentle at that moment. That was the patience and gentleness that Xian Guiying had not enjoyed with him for many years. After helping Qin Wenqian wash up, Darna dressed her in a very cute pink dress with a small bow. Qin Wenqian ran towards Qin Gengxin, who had just walked over to the dining room and threw herself at his legs. Qin Gengxin had just finished changing his clothes. Fortunately, this house used to be his residence, and although he hadn''t returned for two years, many of the clothes from the previous years were still here, and their style wasn''t outdated, still very appropriate. He looked at the small things that pounced on him as he buttoned his shirt. Qin Gengxin chuckled and immediately picked up Qin Wenqian to his arms. Qin Wenqian wrapped her arms around his neck and rubbed her face against him. But halfway through it, she quickly withdrew her head and stared at his face with a surprised expression before slowly touching it. "Eh? Daddy''s face is not as smooth as mommy''s." "Daddy''s face, of course, isn''t as smooth as mommy''s." Dalisay placed the last plate of breakfast on the table and said with a smile. "Because daddy is a man and has a stubbled. Even if he shaved, when you rub your face against him, it won''t be smooth as mommy''s." "What is a stubbled?" Qin Wenqian blinked her big eyes as she stared at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin smiled and sat down on the chair. He held Qin Wenqian on his lap and held her small hand to his chin while caressing. "This is stubbled." "No!" Qin Wenqian pouted as she stared unblinkingly at his chin. "Why is daddy''s face isn''t clean?" Just as Qin Gengxin was thinking about how to answer his daughter''s question, Xian Guiying walked over and immediately placed a glass of milk in front of Qin Wenqian. "Drink milk first. Daddy has to go to work for a while and will only have time to accompany you in the evening. Don''t disturb daddy in the early morning." Qin Wenqian was stunned for a moment. When she heard that her father was going to leave, there was a shock in her eyes. Qin Gengxin took the glass of milk and glanced at Xian Guiying. She also glanced at him before turning her head away slightly and sitting in the seat beside him. Dalisay and Darna stood by the table, smiling as they placed the breakfast in front of them. Their eyes were filled with anticipation for the couple. Chapter 551 - Barbie Is The Replacement For Mother And Father It wasn''t that Qin Gengxin didn''t see the look in Dalisay''s and Darna''s eyes, but he only glanced at them indifferently before lowering his head and placing the cup next to Qin Wenqian''s mouth. "Does Qianqian drink milk from a cup herself?" Qin Wenqian raised her small hand and held the cup with both her hands. She carefully lifted the cup to her mouth and took a sip. Then, she opened her milk-stained lips and looked up at Qin Gengxin. "Daddy, I will drink by myself!" "When Miss Wenqian was just a few months old, we taught her to drink from the cup slowly. Now that she has slowly grown up, it won''t be difficult for her to drink from a cup." Dalisay stood next to Qin Gengxin, answering his question before handed over the spoon and placing it on a plate in front of him. Qin Gengxin never had much contact with children, nor did he ever take care of babies. When he heard that they taught Qin Wenqian slowly drinking from a cup from a young age, he not only raised his eyebrows, but he also glanced at Xian Guiying. It was as if he was thinking how Xian Guiying, with her personality, could patiently teach her child the basics of common sense and how to bring up her daughter day by day. His daughter must be extremely intelligent. She must be able to learn everything at once! Xian Guiying had just sipped her juice when she noticed Qin Gengxin looking at her. She turned to him, "Drinking water will not be difficult for her. However, she hasn''t learned to use chopsticks yet." A bucket of cold water was poured over Qin Gengxin. Even without him, Xian Guiying still managed to teach and raised her daughter perfectly. He glanced at her and gave a faint cold sigh. He lowered his head to look at his daughter, who was sitting on his lap obediently drinking her milk. His eyes became gentle once again. "Madam, don''t worry. Miss Wenqian is just three years old, and this is the United States. People rarely use chopsticks, and children who have grown up in China usually have to be four or five years old to use chopsticks." Dalisay and Darna stood next to each other and said. Xian Guiying just put down her glass with a smile. "I know." Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything as he listened to their discussion about when to learn and what to learn. He just looked down at Qin Wenqian. Dad. What kind of a great and novel title was this? In his nearly thirty-two years of life, he had shouldered all sorts of responsibilities. Only a father''s responsibilities. He tried to avoid it, but in the end, the child would just stick up to him and call him "daddy," and he would soon be dissolved. Qin Gengxin patted Qin Wenqian''s head and smiled. "What kind of toys does Qianqian like? After daddy finishes my work today, daddy will buy it for you." Qin Wenqian raised her head and looked him right in the eye. After a while, she grinned, revealing her crook teeth, "Qianqian likes daddy!" Qin Gengxin smiled as he placed a half-empty cup of milk on the table. Then, he lifted his daughter and hugged her close to his chest. "Daddy talking about toys, what kind of toys do you like? Hmm?" Qin Wenqian shook her head and continued to laugh. She put her arms around his neck and stuck to him like a little scoundrel. "I don''t want toys, I want daddy!" She said coquettishly. "Miss Wenqian likes Barbie dolls, especially the bigger ones. She likes to sleep with them in her arms. I don''t know if she heard it on TV or in the mouth of a neighbor''s child, she says that Barbie is the replacement for mother and father. When mother and father are busy, they leave the doll by their baby''s side to accompany the baby." Qin Gengxin was stunned. Darna continued, "Mr. Qin, Miss Wenqian''s love for dolls might be her desire for a father. Now that you''re back, of course, she only wants her father, not toys." Dalisay''s eyes turned red upon hearing Darna''s words. She turned her head to the side, worried it would affect the mood of the couple. Qin Wenqian stuck close to Qin Gengxin, lowered her head, earnestly holding the collar of his shirt and swinging it from side to side. She then put it in her mouth and bit it once, creating a pile of saliva. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. Qin Wenqian''s coquettish voice was just beside her ear, while Darnas''s voice was on the other side. She just lowered her head and drank the juice in silence. It was because Xian Guiying didn''t say anything in this situation, Qin Gengxin couldn''t stop himself from glancing at her. The calm eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of fog, making it difficult for him to see through her. After that, he turned around and smiled at Darna. "I understand." Darna nodded happily. She stared at the father and daughter pair with an excited look on her face. She wanted to ask if Qin Gengxin would return for good, but she didn''t dare. Qin Gengxin acted as if he didn''t see the question in her eyes and just patted Qin Wenqian''s back, not saying anything. *** The door to the meeting room opened, and the higher up of Qin Corporation, who had just finished the meeting, walked out one by one. As they walked, they discussed the contents of the meeting that Qin Gengxin had just held with the Vice President. After a while, Qin Gengxin came out with a stack of documents. While walking, he took out his cell phone and was about to make a call. "Bo ... Boss ..." Huang Jingguo came out with some folders and called out to him in an uncertain voice. Qin Gengxin heard his voice and turned to look at him. Seeing his gossipy expression, his (Qin Gengxin) mouth twitched. "What''s wrong? From morning until now, you''ve been staring at me. Are there flowers growing on my face?" Huang Jingguo cleared his throat, "No, no. Boss. Even if your face grows any flower, it''s still much better than those who already had flowers on their face! You were much more handsome! You are simply too domineering and handsome to the point that you have no friends!" Huang Jingguo had an outstanding performance at work. He had followed Qin Gengxin for many years and was extremely tactful. In front of Qin Gengxin, he was like a sycophant, slick and humorous. Qin Gengxin was already used to his behavior. He just glanced at him and turned to leave. Huang Jingguo followed him step by step until they entered the office. Qin Gengxin placed the document on the table and loosened his tie. "That ... Boss ..." Huang Jingguo came in, raised an eyebrow, and looked at the figure who was standing in front of the desk, then turned to look outside the office door. Seeing no one was passing by, he asked in a low voice, "Xian Guiying is really your wife?" Chapter 552 - Be Careful With Wei Zhengsheng Qin Gengxin immediately looked up at him. When he saw the gossipy look in Huang Jingguo''s eyes, he frowned, "You ..." He wanted to ask how he knew, but considering Xian Guiying had lived there for two years, and he was sent there by this brat last night, it was natural for him to know about this. Therefore, Qin Gengxin just looked at Huang Jingguo and said lightly, "Give me the minutes of the meeting." "Oh." Huang Jingguo quickly walked forward and placed the folder in his hand on the table next in front of Qin Gengxin. "I have to leave the company early this afternoon. Check this matter with the Vice President. I''ve checked it out and found no difference. Let him take full responsibility for this case." As he spoke, Qin Gengxin took a seat on his chair. "This afternoon?" Huang Jingguo was stunned. "Why?" Sensing there was something wrong with his voice, Qin Gengxin looked up. Huang Jingguo immediately scratched his head. "Boss, I was just about to tell you, I want to take a leave of absence this afternoon. I have something urgent to deal with at home." Huang Jingguo rarely asked for leave, as he had always been Qin Gengxin''s assistant. Qin Gengxin was a little surprised by his sudden request, but he just looked at him and asked, "What''s wrong?" "My wife is pregnant." Huang Jingguo''s face suddenly lit up. "You also participated in our wedding two years ago. She finally got pregnant. It''s been three months and I want to bring her to the hospital for her checkup." Although Qin Gengxin didn''t know much about the maternity checkup, he could vaguely guess what it was. Although he didn''t intend to force him to stay for work, he continued to casually ask, "If it''s just for a checkup, can''t your parents accompany her?" Huang Jingguo smiled. "Firstly, she is my wife. Secondly, she is carrying my child in her womb. Whether it is as a husband or as a father, I don''t want to miss every opportunity to be by her side. So... Boss, I may be taking occasional leave of absence in recent months, but I''ll try to finish my job when I''m not particularly busy." Qin Gengxin suddenly stopped browsing the document and just looked at Huang Jingguo. Huang Jingguo was a bit scared by the stare and could not help but ask, "Boss? You can''t be so cruel as to stifle my dream of being a dutiful father, right?" Qin Gengxin just smiled coldly and leaned back. He casually laid down one hand on the edge of the table and looked at Huang Jingguo''s excited but disturbed expression. "You punk, I haven''t seen you so nervous in years." Huang Jingguo immediately laughed. "Boss, this is human nature!" "Human nature?" Qin Gengxin suddenly remembered the strange feeling he had when he hugged Qin Wenqian this morning. Maybe. It was human nature. He did not speak. "Boss, you''re saying that I''m allowed to go on leave?" Qin Gengxin swept a glance at him. "Your wife is incredibly blessed right now." "No, I''m the one who is supposed to be blessed by having her as my wife." Huang Jingguo immediately smiled. "At first, she was very happy, but ever since she carried our child, she started to vomit every day, and after drinking a glass of water, she had to run to the washroom to vomit again. When I go back home from work every night and see her in such a state, I can''t bear it." When he said that, Huang Jingguo''s eyes were filled with a bit of heartache and guilt due to being unable to help his wife. Qin Gengxin only glanced at him for a moment but said nothing. He waved his hand, indicating that Huang Jingguo could go now. Huang Jingguo nodded thankfully and turned around, but as he was about to leave, he suddenly stopped after a few steps. He turned around and looked at Qin Gengxin, who was quietly sitting on his chair, seemingly to be deep in thought. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Boss, if Xian Guiying is really your wife, then you must be careful with Wei Zhengsheng." Qin Gengxin glanced up at him. "What do you mean?" Huang Jingguo hesitated for a moment, as if it wasn''t a good idea to discuss about his boss''s family affairs but thinking about how drunk Qin Gengxin was last night, even though Xian Guiying asked the servant to help him back to his bedroom, her expression was neither warm, as if she didn''t care at all. As if the wife didn''t care at all about her husband. He hesitated again before saying, "I saw Wei Zhengsheng last night." Qin Gengxin picked up a pen on the side of the table and casually flipped through the proposal. "En, and then?" He replied nonchalantly. "When I sent you back, he seemed to be visiting your house." Huang Jingguo stopped talking because he wasn''t sure how Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying''s relationship were. He also didn''t know if Wei Zhengsheng was just having a meal or something else, so he could only say it in such a soft voice. Qin Gengxin''s hand, which in the middle of signing the document, stopped slightly. A moment later, he raised his head and looked at Huang Jingguo. At this moment, Huang Jingguo''s phone rang. When he picked it up, he heard his wife urging him to go back and accompany her for a checkup. He hurriedly smiled as he agreed and left the office. The office''s door was closed and Qin Gengxin was the only one left in the huge office. He lowered his eyes and looked at the proposal in his hand. *** At two in the afternoon, Qin Gengxin handed over some of the work he was doing to the Secretary Manager, instructing her to communicate with the Vice President. After that, he was about to go out and drive around to see if there were any toys or gifts suitable for a three-year-old girl. Just as he took the elevator to the company''s underground parking lot, a surprised voice came from not far away. "President Qin!" Qin Gengxin turned his head and saw Bai Nuying, who had arrived in Boston yesterday. She was driving a red convertible car and when she saw him, she immediately parked the car in an empty parking space. Bai Nuying quickly got off the car in a hurry and ran over while holding up her skirt, nearly stepping on her high heels. Qin Gengxin immediately went to support her. Bai Nuying looked up at him with a brilliant smile. "Why are you in the parking lot at this time? Could it be that I''ve come at the wrong time?" . . [Can you describe Qin Gengxin''s character with one word? ??] Chapter 553 - Bai Nuying I "I have something to do, so I got off work a few hours earlier. But, on the other hand, why did you drive yourself here when you just arrived in Boston yesterday? Where is your mother?" "Ah, me." Bai Nuying laughed. Looking up at him, she said, "My mother is with Uncle Ben, and I don''t want to be a light bulb. Uncle Ben is a nice man, after all, and it isn''t easy to find a good man nowadays. With my mother''s age, it''s not easy for her to find a man she likes too, so I have to find a place to go and not get in her way." Bai Nuying pointed to her car not far away. "I bought a lot of stuff today and a gift for you. I''ll show it to you later. When I went out and saw that it was still early, I knew that you were working and must be very busy, but I still wanted to see you. Originally, I had no intention of bothering you, I just wanted to come and see you, but who knows that you will be out earlier." "Since you''re off your work earlier, why don''t you show me around Boston? I haven''t had enough fun yet." Bai Nuying said while leaning against Qin Gengxin''s car. Qin Gengxin smiled and said evasively, "Mrs. Bai is not yet fifty years old and always takes good care of herself. She is also a capable woman and it is not easy to find a man who can match her. Now that they have met, that can be considered destiny." "Yes, to make sure that my mother and Uncle Ben''s relationship work, I have no choice but to sacrifice myself and go out on my own." Bai Nuying looked at Qin Gengxin with sparkling eyes, "President Qin, why don''t you sacrifice yourself for me? You are the host, so you have to stay with me ~" "Since I am the host, I should definitely take the time to accompany you, but I''m afraid it won''t happen today." Qin Gengxin raised an eyebrow. He was still avoiding it just like how he did it previously. "Why not? Didn''t you have nothing to do now?" Bai Nuying lowered her delicate face and made an aggrieved expression, "If you were in that company, I wouldn''t bother you anymore. But since you''re not, why can''t you walk with me?" As she said that, Bai Nuying stepped towards Qin Gengxin, grabbed his sleeve, and shook it like a child, "President Qin ~ Brother Gengxin~ That''s what I used to call you before. Every time you see me, you always pay attention to me. I was abandoned by my mother and Uncle Ben and if you didn''t care about me, I would be so sad" Qin Gengxin did not manage to shake her hands off. Bai Nuying held his large hand and shook it like a spoiled child, "In half a month, I will enter internship at Qin Corporation. When that time comes, my mother and Uncle Ben will return to New York City, and you will be the only person closest to me here. If you do not accompany me for a walk now, how am I supposed to adapt to my life here from now on?! Wouldn''t I have to trouble you even more when the time comes?" Qin Gengxin smiled helplessly. He looked at the time and said, "How about this, I really can''t go with you this evening, but I have to go out and pick something. Why don''t you help me pick it?" "Choose what gift? A gift for me?" Bai Nuying''s smiles become brighter. Qin Gengxin couldn''t help laughing and teasing, "It''s something from the Infant''s Tong Qu Merchant Shop. If you like the items there, you can buy one too." After saying that, he opened the car door and sat inside. Bai Nuying was startled for a moment, then went to the other side of the car with a smile. She opened the door and entered. As soon as she closed the door, Qin Gengxin''s hand that was about to start the car''s engine suddenly stopped. Xian Guiying''s words when they were at the rehabilitation center echoing in his mind. ''I''m not used to sitting in the same place other women often sit. Is there a problem?'' Qin Gengxin''s eyes darkened when he realized the meaning behind the words. "Brother Gengxin, are you going to buy gifts for the children? How old are they? Boy or girl? Let me tell you, I often go shopping with my brother, and I know many things about the things a boy likes. You are choosing the right person to accompany you." Bai Nuying put on her seatbelt while she chattered non-stop. However, Qin Gengxin didn''t start the car. He just stared at the empty space in front of him. No one knew what he was thinking. "My brother really likes cartoon character models or electric cars from Japan. As for the little girl ..." When Bai Nuying realized she was talking to herself, she immediately looked at Qin Gengxin. Seeing that he was looking straight ahead without any intention to drive, she couldn''t help but stare at him for a while and then asked, "Brother Gengxin? I''m talking to you. What are you thinking? Do you hear me?" Qin Gengxin''s expression changed as he looked at her with a slight smile in his eyes. "Keep talking." "It''s okay to go on? You still didn''t tell me whether the child is a boy or a girl? How old are they?" Qin Gengxin wanted to say it for three years, but when the words reached his mouth, he hesitated. Qin Wenqian seemed to be thirty-three months, and she wasn''t even three years old yet. On the day Xian Guiying gave birth to Qin Wenqian, he was away from home, and he wasn''t in Boston yet. He actually couldn''t remember exactly what day it was, but he could roughly remember that it was in the seventh month. "The girl is almost three years old." He said, "I have a classmate who works as a kindergarten teacher. I''ve heard that a three-year-old little girl is basically just focused on playing building block games, so I plan to buy it." It was obvious that Qin Gengxin didn''t know much about a young child. He didn''t say anything else anymore and just smiled. He started the car and drove out of the underground parking lot. Hearing that, Bai Nuying kept talking about it non-stop. Qin Gengxin maintained a calm smile on his face the whole time. He was neither distant nor close. Instead, Bai Nuying would look at him from time to time with a smile. "Brother Gengxin, actually, you''ve always wanted my mother to transfer her share to Qin Corporation to get the contract from the MG company, right?" Bai Nuying suddenly asked. Qin Gengxin slowed down his car and raised his handsome eyebrows. He turned and asked, "Why are you suddenly talking about this?" Qin Gengxin was a businessman and a more ambitious merchant. It was impossible for him not to get a large amount of profit like this, but that was only because he was polite and respected Mrs. Bai from the beginning, making her think he was interested in the project. Originally, according to Qin Gengxin''s original plan, he would only be able to negotiate this cooperation next year. However, after hearing that Bai Nuying said so, he seemed to be able to tell that she might be willing to put in some "painstaking effort." Chapter 554 - Bai Nuying II "I''ll tell you a secret, but you better not tell my mother." Bai Nuying smiled and leaned forward, clinging to Qin Gengxin''s shoulder. Her big eyes were looking at him sternly. "My mother agreed to let me enter Qin Corporation''s Internship, partly because I really wanted to, and partly because she has actually been secretly competing with the board of directors these few months. There have been some unpleasant friction. My mother might have had an idea to work with Qin Corporation to stop these people, which is why she sent me here." "This can also be considered to be her way of inspecting this place ~" Bai Nuying looked at Qin Gengxin, "Brother Gengxin, although I just graduated and don''t know much about the market, I have heard cases of collaboration with MG. I know that it is very important, and if Qin Corporation can cooperate with them, then Qin''s profit will increase. You must want this deal too, right?" "You haven''t even graduated yet and you''ve already become so smart. You can''t show off too much when dealing with things like this, or you will only end up suffering. Shouldn''t you understand this principle?" Qin Gengxin smiled as he pushed Bai Nuying''s head away from his shoulders and poked her forehead again. "Sit still. Don''t move." "We are not in the workplace, so I don''t need to pretend in front of you." Bai Nuying smiled, put her hand on his arm, and then leaned over as if she didn''t want to affect his driving. "Brother Gengxin, I know you aren''t the kind of person who would sacrifice your feelings for the sake of a cooperation, but I''d rather you become closer to me for the sake of the corporation my mother has with you so that I can stay by your side all day and let you slowly fall in love with me." "What do you have in your head all day?" Qin Gengxin shook his head. He glanced at her. "Sit still." "No ~ Brother Gengxin ~" Bai Nuying continued holding his arm and leaning on his shoulder. The windows of the Bentley were open and the wind blew into the car. While the black Bently passed the road, a dark gray Mercedes was parked at the intersection of the viaduct. The Mercedes-Benz window slowly rolled down. Wei Zhengsheng took off his sunglasses and looked at the Bentley with an indifferent look. He looked back at the viaduct, but there was no trace of the car. He then said to the person the line said in a soft voice, "I''m almost there. The tires have been stuck in the nails just now. I''m waiting for someone to come and change the tires. I''ll be there in half an hour." He looked down at the time and as he spoke, he took another look at the tall bridge in front of him, and his eyes became heavy. Last night, when Huang Jingguo sent Qin Gengxin to Xian Guiying''s place, he also mentioned that Mrs. Bai had come to Boston with her daughter and grandson. Qin Gengxin specifically accompanied them to eat and drink some wine. Wei Zhengsheng was still speculating on the purpose of Mrs. Bai''s coming to Boston. Now it seemed that it was related to her daughter. Wei Zhengsheng frowned. Just when the tire replacement came, he put his sunglasses back on and got out of the car. **** "Mommy, why haven''t daddy come home yet?" Qin Wenqian was very obedient and well-behaved today. She sat obediently by the window in the living room. She basked in the sun while looking outside. Xian Guiying picked up the orange that Darna had just cut and walked to the french window. She sat next to Qin Wenqian and gave the fruits to her. She then smiled as she watched the little girl eat. "Daddy''s busy, let alone now only at 4 p.m. Maybe he''ll be busy until night." "But daddy said he''d be back in the afternoon!" Qin Wenqian pointed at the sun. "Now, it''s evening." Actually, Xian Guiying wasn''t even sure if Qin Gengxin would return. Perhaps he was just on the spur of the moment, perhaps he was just soft-hearted when he was by his daughter''s side and wanted to indulge her. But as long as he left, he might forget about that moment. Looking at the sun, Xian Guiying still peeled the orange and fed it to Qin Wenqian. She continued, "Daddy may just be busy." After all, Qin Gengxin had promised her that he would come back in front of his daughter. So she could only give such an explanation. At this moment, Xian Guiying''s cell phone rang. She took her cell phone out of her pocket. Seeing that it was from Wei Zhengsheng, she immediately answered it. "Brother Wei? Oh, I signed it and left it in the office drawer. Didn''t you find the contract when you met them today? Ah, so it''s like that ... Then call someone to send it to you, don''t postpone your meeting. No, I''m fine." "Daddy ~" Suddenly, Qin Wenqian jumped up and ran towards the door. Xian Guiying looked up and saw Qin Gengxin''s black Bentley driving into the front yard of the villa. On the side, Wei Zhengsheng seemed to have heard Qin Wenqian''s voice, so he asked. Xian Guiying was about to get up, but her legs suddenly felt numb and she couldn''t get up. Qin Wenqian had already run to the door. As soon as Qin Gengxin opened the door and entered, he was pounced by his princess. When he was about to pick her up, Xian Guiying hurriedly stood up. Qin Gengxin was about to pick up the child, but his hand paused slightly. He turned around and saw Xian Guiying falling towards the potted plant. Before he could go over to help her, she fell onto the potted stool. "Ah " "Madam!" Darna, who was on the first floor, heard the noise as she came out from a room nearby. When she saw the situation, she immediately screamed and ran over. "Mommy!" Qin Wenqian turned around and screamed. Xian Guiying had been sitting like that for a long time, feeling numb under her feet. As a result, she could not stand stably, and in the end, she fell down. Her arms roughly brushed the edges of the flower pot. Instantly, she felt a burning pain in her arm, and the pain in her leg caused her face to turn pale immediately. Chapter 555 - Xian Guiying Was Injured Qin Gengxin walked closer to Xian Guiying in three steps. Before Darna could reach her, he bent down to help her. With one hand on her good arm and the other on her waist, Qin Gengxin looked down at Xian Guiying and asked anxiously, "How is it? Did you hurt a bone? You''re already a grown-up woman, how can you still be so careless?" When he said that, he raised her arm to take a closer look. For a moment, he frowned. Towards his sudden concern, Qin Gengxin right now was just like the Qin Gengxin from many years ago who doted on her the most. The current him seemed to overlap with the him from many years ago, and the worry in his eyes and the accusation against her reckless actions were the same. Xian Guiying lowered her head, wanting to say that she was fine. Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to notice her eyes. He immediately carried her into his arms and as soon as he did, Xian Guiying let out a low cry of pain from her ankle. He looked down at her feet, then down at her pained face. "Sprain?" "I may have accidentally twisted it. I''ll be fine after sitting for a while." Xian Guiying licked her lips as she felt the temperature of his palms on her waist. Qin Gengxin pursed his lips and said nothing, just helping her to sit on the couch. Qin Wenqian ran over and stood on the edge of the couch, pulled Xian Guiying''s arm gently. She looked at the bleeding arm and immediately pursed her lips before blowing it. "Mommy will be fine. It will not hurt. Qianqian will give you a huff." Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh at her daughter''s cute voice. She wanted to touch her head, but when she raised her hand, Qin Gengxin pressed the hand down. "Don''t move." With a frown, he turned and signaled for Darna to bring the medicine. Xian Guiying hurriedly said there was no need, but Darna was already obediently running upstairs to get it. Qin Gengxin held her arm and looked around the area where her skin was bleeding. Then he let go of her arm, got up, and went to the bathroom to soak the clean towel with water. After that, he walked closer, raised her arm again, and carefully cleaned the dirt and grime at the edge of the wound. The pain made Xian Guiying frown slightly, but she made no sound. She just looked down and saw that the wound on her arm was carefully cleaned by Qin Gengxin. A familiar hint of nostalgia suddenly appeared in her heart. "Does it hurt?" Sensing the stiffness in her arm, Qin Gengxin lowered his head and blew her arm lightly. As he blew to relieve the pain, he continued to wipe the wound and asked gently. Xian Guiying raised her head and looked at his face, which was almost within her reach, and shook her head. As she was shaking her head, Qin Gengxin suddenly stopped what he was doing and glanced at her. Xian Guiying stared straight at him without looking away. That''s the emotion that Qin Gengxin had often seen in her eyes over the years. Warm, lingering, and loving. He paused for a moment, as if realizing what he was doing. He then moved his hand away from her. He put the towel on the tea table, took a step back, and sat down on the small couch opposite, no longer helping her clean it. Sensing the change, Xian Guiying only looked at him for a moment before she reached out to pick up the towel and continued to rub the edges of her tattered skin. Occasionally glancing at him as she did so. Qin Gengxin waved his hand, gesturing to Qin Wenqian, who had been standing next to Xian Guiying, to go to his side. Qin Wenqian turned her head and saw Qin Gengxin calling to her. She walked over and held his hand. "Daddy, please help mommy, otherwise, mommy will be in so much pain!" "Qianqian, it''s fine. Mommy can do it alone. Don''t bother daddy." As Xian Guiying spoke, she glanced at Qin Gengxin, whose expression had already changed to one of indifference. She laughed to herself inwardly. Even though he still had the same feelings as back then, he was still unwilling to accept the truth of both of them. He hated how she "deliberately" taking advantage of his drunkenness or how she had used her pregnancy to restrict his life. It was just that the care and concern he had for her just now, as well as the pain and reprimanding in his words, made Xian Guiying miss him immensely. Xian Guiying lowered her head to wipe her wounds while silently tightening her grip on the towel. ''Qin Gengxin, did you really not love me?'' ''Or was it more hate than love?'' "Mr. Qin, Madam, this is the medicine. Dalisay has called a doctor, he should be here in 15 minutes." Darna came down with the medical kit and hurriedly walked to the couch. She turned to see Qin Wenqian playing with Qin Gengxin''s fingers. Qin Gengxin didn''t push her away, and his eyes were filled with a sense of pampering and love for his daughter. Seeing this and then looking at Xian Guiying, who was wiping her wounds, Darna didn''t know what to say. She took out gauze and some ointment from the medical kit to help her apply it. "I''ll do it myself." Xian Guiying put down the towel and glanced at Darna. She smiled and took the ointment in her hand. She squeezed a little and put it on her finger. Then, she wiped it on the wound on her arm. However, as soon as she applied it, it hurt so much that her whole body quivered and she hissed. Xian Guiying endured the pain and continued smearing the ointment. However, her hands were trembling because of the pain. "Madam " Seeing her in such pain, Darna wanted to help. "It''s okay, I can do it myself. It''s just a small wound. Go doing your job, don''t worry about me." Xian Guiying looked at her, then lowered her head to continue applying the ointment. Qin Gengxin quietly approached and looked at the swelling around her wound and the ointment smeared on the wound. He sighed and sat down next to her. He said nothing but immediately reached out to take the ointment in her hand and help her apply it. Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment as she looked at him. Qin Gengxin didn''t say a word but just held her arm and tried to ease the strength of his grip. Rubbing the ointment on the wound, he said, "Although this kind of medicine works well, it will still hurt. Bear it for a moment." Xian Guiying nodded. Her lips moved slightly, but she couldn''t say the word "thank you". She just lifted her eyes and silently watched him seriously applying the medicine for her. Chapter 556 - When Did I Ever Say That I Would Show Up And Then Disappear Xian Guiying never had the habit of living in memories. However, Qin Gengxin in front of her eyes looked exactly the same as Qin Gengxin, who had been separated from her for years. She didn''t know if he noticed her gaze, but he didn''t look up at her. He just lowered her head to look at the wound on her arm, carefully applying for the medicine. Although Qin Gengxin was a grown man, being unruly in many aspects, he still had a caring side. However, as he grew older and more experienced, he naturally suppressed that side very much. After helping her with the medicine, Qin Gengxin looked at the gauze that Darna had given to him and said, "Although the wound is very large, but it is only at the base of the skin. Always apply for the medicine on it and don''t let the wound become infected." Darna nodded and put the gauze away. He still didn''t look into Xian Guiying''s eyes and then stared at her leg. Qin Gengxin bent down to pull her leg and lifted it. Seeing her ankles red and swollen, he asked with a frown, "How did you fall? With your swelling, I don''t think you need to go to work for a week." "Probably because I sat too long by the window and didn''t pay attention to my posture when I got up. My body twisted a little because of numbness." Xian Guiying didn''t stop him from examining her ankle. In front of the former Qin Gengxin, she would reveal her childish and quiet side. The little woman''s side would only appear in front of him. After all, it''s been years since she had experienced such a reaction. With a swollen and sore ankle in his hand, her voice subconsciously became softer. Thus, Qin Gengxin turned around and glanced at her. Qin Gengxin''s gaze flickered as he shifted his gaze, telling Darna to bring Xian Guiying''s sandals that she had left when she fell by the French window. He then got up and said, "You rest. I initially bought some toys for Qianqian. As soon as I entered the house, I was scared by you." While talking, he turned around and head out to pick up something from the car. However, Xian Guiying suddenly stood up. Because her ankle sprained badly, she could not follow him, so she stood where she was while holding back the pain and looked at his figure. "What Qianqian needs is not a moment of warmth, but a long period of fatherly love. If you can''t give it to her, then don''t give her too much hope." Qin Gengxin''s footsteps stopped. After a few moments of silence, he turned his head to look at her indifferently and said in a lukewarm tone, "When did I ever say that I would show up and then disappear?" After speaking, he shifted his gaze away from her and walked out. "Mommy ~" Although Qin Wenqian wanted to stick to her father, she knew that her mother''s injuries hurt a lot, so she obediently stood beside Xian Guiying and wrapped her arms around her uninjured leg. She raised her head and asked, "Mommy, are you hurt?" Won''t disappear? There would be no disappointment if there were no hope. All the hope had been lost in the last few years, but just when she was about to start a new life, he suddenly said he would never disappear again. Xian Guiying looked out the window at the figure walking towards the car. Her already calm heart was already in turmoil. In the end, how can she let go of a relationship that has lingered in her heart for eleven years? Xian Guiying watched him carry a small gift box and a large stuffed donkey from the car''s trunk. She gazed at him with a relieved smile on her face. At the same time, the doctor called by Dalisay arrived. Darna brought Qin Wenqian to the side and sat down to unpack the gift box. Xian Guiying sat on the couch while the doctor massaged and examined her ankle. After the doctor corrected her ankle dislocation, he applied the anti-swelling medication and then did some treatment. Before he left, he told her to rest at home for at least a week, not move recklessly and only go out to work after she had recovered. Before Xian Guiying could get up and ask Dalisay to send the doctor off, Qin Gengxin had already done so. After Dalisay and the doctor left, Darna and Qin Wenqian went to a small room in the next room, continued unpacking boxes and looking for toys. Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin were the only two people in the large living room. Xian Guiying tried to get up, but Qin Gengxin immediately turned around and stopped her. "Didn''t the doctor tell you to rest more and not move as much as possible before the pain subsided? What are you doing?" "I''m going to go see Qianqian. I just saw you buy something with fur. She''s allergic to fur. I don''t know what fur you bought, so I''d like to see it." Xian Guiying didn''t try to cover it up. With these words, she tried to move her legs. Qin Gengxin pursed his lip and looked at her expression and movements, which indicated that she wanted to walk but had to work hard to hold back the pain. When she finally stood up, he said, "This is normal faux fur, I know she''s allergic to animal fur, so I just bought an artificial fur doll. Before I went back, I called a doctor and asked if there was a problem with clean, undyed artificial fur." Only then, Xian Guiying stopped walking. She raised her eyes and stood there in a strange posture. Finally, she continued walking and said, "That''s good." Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything as he watched Xian Guiying left. "Daddy ~" After a while, Qin Gengxin went to the next room but he didn''t saw Xian Guiying''s figure. Qin Wenqian heard the footsteps and held the building blocks in her hand, grinned happily. "Daddy! Daddy! Let''s build a little house." "Mr. Qin is so meticulous. I thought you might buy the children''s toys that only older children can play with. I didn''t expect that you would actually buy something suitable for Miss Qianqian to play with." Darna sat beside Qin Wenqian, smiling as she helped her take out the items one by one from the box. Qin Gengxin smirked. "I don''t really know what a three-year-old child likes to play. It was a friend who suggested it." Chapter 557 - Having A Father Is Her Greatest Desire Darna continued helping Qin Wenqian take out the things with a smile. There were many toys in the box. Qin Gengxin walked over and crouched down. He lowered his head and looked at Qin Wenqian, who was happily playing with her toy. He gently pinched her face with his two fingers, touching her smooth and tender face. "Do you like it?" "Mmm mmm, I like it ~ ~" Qin Wenqian giggled as she played with the wooden block. She turned her head to look at him, revealing her small teeth as she chuckled. Her smile was so innocent that it almost melted one''s heart. Qin Wenqian''s eyes were big, much like Xian Guiying''s eyes. It was as if Qin Gengxin could see her shadow from eleven years ago. He raised his hand and touched Qin Wenqian''s head before looking at Darna. "Qianqian only has a weak physical? Or is there something wrong with her?" Darna was stunned for a moment as she glanced at Qin Gengxin. The hand holding the toy was stiffened and after a while, she mumbled, "I''m not too sure either. It''s just that Miss Qianqian was sent to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit when she was born. She was born earlier, but she still had to stay there for half a month and was only returned home after a month in the hospital." Qin Gengxin frowned as he looked at Darna, then he looked down at Qin Wenqian, who was having a lot of fun as he stroked her head. The Qin Family had no inherited diseases, and neither did the Xian Family. Qin Wenqian''s appearance looked very healthy, only slightly smaller and thinner than her peers. As he stroked Qin Wenqian''s small head, he looked down at her. Qin Wenqian raised her head and rubbed them against his chest. "Daddy, will you be back in the future?" Saying that, Qin Wenqian looked up from his embrace and stuck herself in front of him. She looked at him pitifully with her big eyes, "Qianqian still wants her parents to hug her and sleep together with her Qianqian wants daddy to come home every day... And Qianqian wants to see daddy all the time " The child''s mind was sensitive and fragile, and even if she didn''t understand the way her mother and father communicated, for some reason, even in happy moments, she was still afraid that her father would disappear. Was it because she had been looking forward to it for too long? Qin Gengxin hugged the little girl and held her up. He smiled and said, "Qianqian likes daddy so much?" "I like it!" The little girl firmly nodded her head, then continued to smile while showing her crooked teeth. Qin Gengxin caressed her little face lovingly as if he remembered that when he was young, he was the one who liked to bully his neighbor''s daughter, the cute and pretty little girl who was named Jiang Ruolan. Every man once had a dream to protect the flowers when he was young and as he grew older, he now looked at the little girl in front of him, and a different feeling rose in his heart. Today, Huang Jingguo vowed that he would definitely spend ten months with his wife and children. Looking at Qin Wenqian, Qin Gengxin suddenly thought back to the day in the Xian Family''s pavilion when Xian Guiying had knelt on the ground with her stomach puffed out and nearly got hit by Old Man Xian''s walking stick. "Daddy! Daddy~ "Qin Wenqian continued to tug on his clothes, slowly shaking them, almost wanting to crawl towards him, clinging to him like an octopus, "Daddy, speak ~ Daddy, can you go home every day? Qianqian doesn''t want a toy, Qianqian just wants a father! Daddy, speak." Qin Gengxin smiled and pinched her nose lightly, "Little things, why are you so hard to deal with? Who told you daddy wouldn''t come home? Hmm?" Qin Wenqian didn''t understand what her father meant. She tilted her head and looked at him, asking, "Then, will daddy always come home? Would you read a story to Qianqian? Auntie Dalisay and Auntie Darna said that daddy''s story is different from mommy''s story. I also want to hear daddy''s story in the future." "Miss Qianqian really likes hearing about Snow White." Darna interrupted from the side. Qin Gengxin didn''t answer. He just looked at Qin Wenqian. Every time he looked at her face, there was an indescribable feeling in his heart. At this moment, the sound of light footsteps came from the door. Qin Gengxin turned his head sideways and saw that Xian Guiying had walked to the door. Dalisay, who had just helped her walk, turned around and walked away. Xian Guiying leaned against the door and silently watched the scene of father and daughter hugging each other. In the end, she still curled her lips in contentment, and the look she shot at Qin Gengxin was no longer as cold as it had been. To her, when Qin Gengxin willingly returned to this house for Qin Wenqian and was willing to let go of everything, she knew no matter how indifferent he was to his family in the two years after their marriage, at least now, Qin Wenqian''s smiling face could take away all her coldness and disappointment. "Qianqian always wanted a father." Xian Guiying leaned against the door, looking at Qin Gengxin, and whispered, "For her, having a father is her greatest desire." Qin Gengxin only glanced at her once before pulling Qin Wenqian into his arms. "After all, she is my daughter." He said. Xian Guiying immediately understood something from his words and she looked straight at him. "No matter how much I didn''t want to accept her existence in the beginning, it has been so long. Now that this little thing is in my arms, I can''t possibly push her away. You don''t have to worry about me giving the child hope and letting her down again." As Qin Gengxin spoke, he stood up and picked up Qin Wenqian as well. He looked at Xian Guiying and said, "Of course, this is only for the child." Xian Guiying looked at him, not saying a word. What he meant was that he had accepted the child but still hadn''t forgiven her? She moved her lips, wanting to say it again. She had not set a trap on purpose, but the disgust in his eyes when she had explained this before, suddenly flashed in her mind. In the end, she only looked at him calmly and did not speak again. She only smiled. "It''s already enough for me to let Qianqian have fatherly love. I won''t expect more from you." Xian Guiying then tilted her head and looked at him as if she was telling a joke. "I won''t push my luck. It''s been eleven years, and I''ve already seen through a lot of things. So don''t worry, I won''t bother you in the slightest." With that, she turned around and walked away slowly with her hand pressing against the wall. Chapter 558 - Its Too Late To Regret Now Seeing that no one was at the door, Qin Gengxin turned around. He handed Qin Wenqian to Darna then walked out. Xian Guiying walked to the couch with difficulty and lowered her body. She held the back of the couch with one hand and sat down slowly. Then she took a glass of water from the tea table and sipped it slowly. She was completely silent. Xian Guiying had always been bright and beautiful in front of everyone, like the sun when she was in a good mood, like the moonlight when she was in a bad mood. When in a bad mood, she always acted very cautiously, as if she were very similar to her brother, Xian Zihao. After all, they were a brother and a sister, and of course, there were many similarities between them. Xian Zihao had some good points, and Xian Guiying also had some good points. It was just that Qin Gengxin suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity towards the woman who was sitting quietly and drinking water. It was even stranger than the one he had seen in the Xian Family''s residence back then, the one who was kneeling on the ground with the big belly. Qin Gengxin''s gaze swept to the couch she was sitting on. The cover was indeed recently changed and remembering what had happened when his parents and grandmother came to stay for a few days, he walked over and sat on the couch opposite her. He also poured a glass of water for himself, drank one mouthful, put it down, and said, "Guiying, let''s talk." Guiying. It had been a long time since Qin Gengxin had called her by her name. Xian Guiying looked up at him and asked, "What do you want to talk about?" "For Qianqian''s sake, I can find time to come back and visit often, or at least to ensure her having a healthy and happy childhood. I''ve thought about it, no matter what, I do not want my daughter to lack anything compared to other children." As he spoke, Qin Gengxin took off his suit jacket, put one arm on the couch, and looked at her with calm and deep eyes. "I think you should understand why I never want to go back. But now, the time has come and the child is indeed innocent. I repent in this aspect of the child. Whatever conditions you have, I will accept it." Xian Guiying just stared at him for a long time before her grip on the glass tightened. Moments later, she put down the glass and stood up, saying indifferently, "Let Qianqian grow happily. I have no conditions. I''m afraid I don''t have the qualifications to consult with you." As Xian Guiying said that, she pursed her lips into a self-deprecating smile, glancing at him indifferently before she turned around and limped toward the stairs. When she strenuously walked up two steps, her whole body swayed due to her sprained ankle. Luckily, her hand was on the handrail and she did not fall down. Hearing the soft sound from the other side of the stairs, Qin Gengxin turned around and saw Xian Guiying squatting in front of it and hissed in pain. He frowned, got up and walked over, then lowered his head and asked, "How long are you going to pretend to be tough?" As he spoke, he lowered his body to help her. When his hand was about to touch her arm, Xian Guiying instinctively backed away, as if she didn''t want him to touch her. Qin Gengxin paused for a moment and looked at her with a slightly cold look. "Are you trying to piss me off?" Xian Guiying turned around and silently stared into his eyes. Then she tilted her head and laughed softly, "Qin Gengxin, if falling in love with you that year was a mistake, I admit that I regret it. But it''s too late to regret now. I didn''t tell the Xian Family the night Qianqian was born. I regretted it when I was alone in the ice-cold hospital, but it was already too late. I never thought to force you to do anything, be it this marriage or the child. I know you don''t believe me and are always continuously accusing me of everything, so can you continue to be like before?" As she spoke, she tried to stand up on her own and said in a light voice, "You made me offer a condition only to warn me not to have improper thoughts about you. You and I still have nothing to do with each other. I don''t need your warning. I''ve seen it clearly." Xian Guiying had already stood up a little, but because her ankle was swollen, the pain caused her entire face to turn slightly pale, and a layer of sweat began to seep out from her forehead. Qin Gengxin pursed his lips, coldly watching her acting tough. Even though her hands on the handrail were already white, she was still clenching her teeth and kept holding on. Qin Gengxin sighed helplessly, softly cursing out loud, then directly grabbed her arm. He then lifted her by the waist. Xian Guiying let out a startled cry but did her best to control her voice so as not to scare the child that was still in the next room. Qin Gengxin glanced at her before carrying her to the second floor. "Release--" Just as Xian Guiying was about to speak, Qin Gengxin said harshly in a cold voice, "Stop acting like a child. You should know how swollen your ankle is right now. Do you want me to send you back to your bedroom or do you want to force yourself to climb the stairs until your feet become half-crippled?" Even though he said that, he didn''t give her any choice. Under her startled gaze, he carried her to the bedroom. He turned his back to the door and gently pushed it open. Then, he carried her inside. After putting her on the bed, he glanced at her ankles and said in a calm voice, "The doctor told you to rest for at least a week. I know you don''t like staying at home doing anything, but this time you have to. It''s for your own goods anyway." After speaking, Qin Gengxin glanced at Xian Guiying for a moment, then turned around and walked towards the door. Xian Guiying wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in her throat. When Qin Gengxin was about to leave the bedroom, she said, "Since you intend to return here, I''ll ask Dalisay to clean up the other bedroom." Qin Gengxin acted as if he hadn''t heard her and walked out, closing the door at the same time. Chapter 559 - Wei Zhengsheng’s Conflict Wei Zhengsheng had just ended his important meeting. Today is the weekend, if not for this very important meeting, he would be resting at home now. When he left the hotel, it was already 5:30 PM. He looked at the time and saw that the sky was still bright. He held the document in his hand and went to the underground parking spot, followed by Secretary Dai. "Are you really afraid that I might overstep my authority?" Wei Zhengsheng glanced at her and chuckled, "You never left my side for the past two hours. You''re really loyal to her. If I wanted to usurp power, I would have thought of you as a thorn in my side already." Secretary Dai pushed the glasses on her nose and pursed her lips. She walked to her car with a smile and said, "I was afraid that I would be negligent when the time comes and wouldn''t be able to explain it to her." Wei Zhengsheng''s lips curved into a smile as he went into his car and drove back. When he passed by the viaduct, he accidentally glanced at the viaduct and remembered the scene this afternoon. When he was calling Xian Guiying to discuss the contract, he seemed to have heard Qin Wenqian''s childish voice calling ''Daddy!'' from the other side. At that time, he had already walked to the private room where the meeting was going to take place. Since it was inconvenient to chat, he casually asked, ''Who is Qianqian calling for?''. At that time, he heard Xian Guiying saying Qin Gengxin''s name. Wei Zhengsheng frowned as he recalled the scene he saw in the afternoon. Right now, his heart was in turmoil. Instead of driving home, he drove to Xian Enterprise''s building and put on his Bluetooth earpiece. Xian Guiying was sitting on the bed. She felt uncomfortable lying down, so she placed her hand on the nightstand and slowly got up, but her phone rang before she could even move. "Hello?" Xian Guiying picked up her cell phone and threw away the pillow at the same time. She turned and pressed her feet to the ground, looking at her ankles as she answered the call. "How is it? Is it over?" Wei Zhengsheng''s eyes looked straight at the traffic and said, "It''s a deal, but the other party asked for another 5% of the profit." "Haven''t we already discussed this during the meeting? The biggest concession is to give an additional 5% from the 15% of the profits. Giving an additional 5% is already the best result. It''s already a big joy to them. Asking me about this kind of thing is really not your style, Vice President Wei." "When you arrive at the company on Monday, remember to look at the documents Secretary Dai provided to you. This has something to do with the credibility of the company. Although we can trust them, their boss is very sly and smart, so we have to be careful in everything we do after this. He only signed a two years contract." "Monday" Xian Guiying lowered her head to look at her feet. "Brother Wei, I may need a week''s sick leave." "Sick leave?" Wei Zhengsheng immediately slowed his car. "Did something happen to Qianqian again?" "No, I accidentally sprained my ankle today. It''s a little twisted and swollen, but I''ve already had a doctor look at it, but I still need to rest for at least a week. This week, I''m afraid I have to trouble you handling the company matters." As Xian Guiying spoke, she stretched out her hand to grasp the nightstand beside her and slowly stood up. Hearing that Qin Wenqian and Xian Guiying were fine but her ankle was sprained, Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say much. He just frowned and said, "Then you should rest until you''re well. Don''t go to the company. Leave them to me." "Hmm, I''m sorry for troubling you, Brother Wei." Later on, they talked about the company. Xian Guiying knew Wei Zhengsheng was driving, so she only spoke a few more words before ending the call. After the call ended, Xian Guiying got up again and tried to walk slowly with one hand against the wall. She knew that she had to rest, but trying to walk slowly like this was still better than lying down foolishly. Dalisay knocked on the door and entered with the food she had prepared, "Madam, Mr. Qin is getting ready for dinner with Miss Qianqian. He asked us to bring you some food and told you not to leave the room to avoid the swollen from getting worse." "I''m not hungry, just leave it there." Xian Guiying signaled for Dalisay to put the food on the table. Since the bedroom door opened, she heard Qin Wenqian''s giggles downstairs. Hearing that, Xian Guiying couldn''t help himself but ask, "Qianqian didn''t take a nap at all today, right? She''s been playing all day and yet she''s still very energetic?" "That''s right. Miss Wenqian is really happy today. Previously, I saw Mr. Qin was so good at making women happy, but I didn''t expect him to be so good at coaxing children too." As Dalisay spoke, she realized what she had just said and her eyes flashed. She quickly shut her mouth. Xian Guiying looked at her while leaning against the wall. She picked up the tray of food and said, "Go clean up the guest bedroom. I will stay there tonight." Dalisay was momentarily stunned, "Madam, Mr. Qin is back. Aren''t you staying with him?" Xian Guiying put a small piece of meat into her mouth and chewed it without saying a word. "Madam " Dalisay stood at the bedroom door and whispered, "When Mr. Qin was playing with Miss Wenqian just now, he promised Miss Wenqian that he would sleep with her tonight." Xian Guiying''s hand that was holding the fork paused slightly as she stared at the plate in front of her. She remained still for about three to four seconds before she put another piece of meat into her mouth. "Madam " "Dalisay." Xian Guiying put down her fork and said with her back to her (Dalisay), "It''s been two years. If you know me, you know what''s best for me. I had persisted and tried to find many opportunities, but what had happened? Don''t say anymore. Go clean the room." Dalisay sighed and reluctantly went to clean up the other bedroom. Actually, for Dalisay and Darna, they wished that Qin Gengxin, Xian Guiying, and Qin Wenqian could have a happy family of three. About an hour later, Qin Wenqian finally became a little tired after playing around for the whole day. Qin Gengxin personally carried the child back to the bedroom. Dalisay was still tidying up the guest bedroom, so Xian Guiying was unable to leave early. As she sat by the bed reading a magazine, she heard the sound of a door opening and lifted her eyes to look at Qin Wenqian, who had just showered and was so sleepy that she couldn''t even lift her head. However, she was still wrapped up in Qin Gengxins embrace. Her arms wrapped around his neck tightly, unwilling to let go. "Qianqian is sleepy." Qin Gengxin said while carrying the child to the bed. Chapter 560 - Men’s Thoughts Harder To Be Seen Through Than Women When Qin Wenqian saw that it was her mother, she obediently let Qin Gengxin take her to her mother. As Xian Guiying laid her on the bed, Qin Wenqian quickly curled up into a ball, rolled over on the bed, and muttered, "Qianqian wants mommy and daddy hugged Qianqian." Xian Guiying had originally planned to wait until the child fell asleep before she left. She patted her on the face with a smile. "Be good and go to sleep." Qin Wenqian nodded and looked at Qin Gengxin, who was standing next to the bed, looking at her with a smile. Xian Guiying stood and supported herself with the chair with one hand. As she stood up, she turned to look at Qin Gengxin and said, "You too have been tired all day. Go take a shower and sleep early." After saying that, she gently moved her feet, wanting to leave. "I slept with her in my arms?" Qin Gengxin looked at her and saw that her eyes were calm, so he said, "Since you wanted to leave, you should bring Qianqian too. She''s still too young. If she woke up at night and cried or were scared or something, I would probably be flustered. Unlike you, who know her and how to coax her." As he said this, he blocked her way, "You can''t move much. I''ll find a room to stay. If the child needs anything, just go and get me." With that, Qin Gengxin looked at Qin Wenqian, who was sleeping soundly, then turned around to leave. Just then, the phone in his pocket rang. To keep the child from waking up, he picked up the phone as he walked out. After looking at the screen, his footstep stopped for a moment before he put the phone to his ear and walked towards the bedroom door. "What is it?" He asked. "Brother Gengxin, it''s only eight o''clock, I can guess that you still haven''t slept. What about the little gift I chose for you today? Have you delivered it? Does the little girl like it?" A voice that sounded rather clear came from the phone. Because the room was so quiet, Xian Guiying clearly heard the woman''s voice. She froze for a moment, then abruptly raised her head to look at his back. Qin Gengxin simply replied in a low voice, "She likes it." He''s already walking out. "As expected, you must trust my taste!" Bai Nuying was sitting on the grass under the streetlights in Boston. She lowered her head, took the tissue in the bag, and wanted to wipe her shoes. She didn''t realize that the area was the permanent residence of hooligans and didn''t know that the area was extremely messy every night. She just sat under the streetlights and focused on making calls and cleaning her shoes. "Yes." Qin Gengxin only replied in an indifferent tone as he stood outside the bedroom door. As he turned his head to look at the door that was not closed, his expression darkened. He knew that Xian Guiying had just heard Bai Nuying''s voice. He just looked at the door, closed it behind him, and walked towards the other bedroom. Xian Guiying looked towards the door, then turned her head to look at her sleeping daughter. Bai Nuying? She remembered the voice clearly. That''s the voice Mrs. Bai''s daughter, Bai Nuying. And on that day as she attended her eighteenth birthday party, once she became aware of the ever-changing crisis around her, she finally expressing her feelings to Qin Gengxin. But after that night, he chose to disappear in front of her. Bai Nuying liked Qin Gengxin. Mrs. Bai seemed to have plans to marry her to Qin Gengxin and this was something Xian Guiying was very clear about. Xian Enterprise and Bai Group also have two cooperative interactions, but because they didn''t often interact on a normal day, their relationships were just business relationships. Starting from the age of 16 or 17, Bai Nuying started inviting Qin Gengxin to every of her birthday. Xian Guiying was still a frequent friend of him at the time, so she knew Bai Nuying hasn''t changed her mind about Qin Gengxin for years. Yesterday, when Qin Gengxin was sent back, Huang Jingguo said that Mrs. Bai had come to Boston. It seemed that Bai Nuying tagged along too. Xian Guiying looked at her daughter on the bed and then slowly sat up, listening to the footsteps getting farther and farther away. The gift Qin Gengxin gave to Qin Wenqian was chosen by Bai Nuying? She accompanied him there. Since when had Bai Nuying taken over her role? Or maybe, after years, her position was filled by that little girl? In the last two years, Xian Guiying didn''t pay much attention to Qin Gengxin''s actions. She just knew that he didn''t create as many scandals as he did in the last past. If it were just a scandal, she would know that he didn''t take the women''s hearts seriously, but if he really took someone seriously, he would naturally protect them, not spread it to the media, and wouldn''t allow the media to touch their actual privacy. Xian Guiying turned and looked at the moonlight outside the window. Her hands clenched into a fist. She looked at the moonlight and remained silent for a long time. However, two to three minutes later, there was the sound of approaching footsteps outside. Dalisay pushed open the door and entered, looking at Xian Guiying anxiously. She lowered his voice and said, "Madam, Mr. Qin suddenly heard something on the other end of the phone. Something happened and he left in a hurry." Xian Guiying slowly walked to the balcony and pushed the curtain. She looked down and sure enough, Qin Gengxin walked out of the house in a hurry. He got in the car and drove out of the yard. It was rare for him to be in such a hurry. He had just taken Bai Nuying''s phone call and something must be happening on the other side. Qin Gengxin had actually become so anxious for the sake of Bai Nuying. "Dalisay." Xian Guiying stood in front of the window, looking in the direction of the car calmly, and said softly, "Say, sometimes, are men''s thoughts harder to be seen through than women''s?" "Madam, do you know who Mr. Qin will see?" Dalisay walked over and stood next to her. She helped support her. "Madam, don''t be anxious. I just saw Mr. Qin left in a hurry, so I thought something must have happened. If you know about it, then don''t think too much." Xian Guiying just glanced in the direction of where the car had disappeared before turning around and letting Dalisay help her walk back to the bed. Chapter 561 - Where’s Daddy At two in the morning, Xian Guiying woke up from her sleep because she felt Qin Wenqian wake up. Qin Wenqian had to go to the toilet and since she was used to sleeping with Xian Guiying, her thoughts were not as smart as when she woke up. She didn''t realize that her father wasn''t sleeping by her side but complained something about going to the toilet while rubbing her eyes. Xian Guiying quickly led her daughter to the bathroom. After Qin Wenqian went to the toilet, she carried her back to the bed. As soon as her head touched the pillow, she fell asleep again. Apparently, she was too tired to play around during the day. At this time, Xian Guiying was no longer sleepy. She looked at the time, limped to the curtain, and pushed it aside to peek outside. Qin Gengxin still hadn''t come back. It was two in the morning. She looked at the empty space across the yard where his car always parked. Xian Guiying slowly released the curtains and was about to go back to bed when Qin Wenqian, who had just fallen asleep, appeared to wake up suddenly. She opened her eyes and sat down on the bed, asking, "Where''s daddy" Qin Wenqian''s question gave Xian Guiying a strange feeling. When Qin Wenqian''s eyes turned red, Xian Guiying hurriedly picked up the phone and dialed Qin Gengxin''s number. However, no one answered the phone for a long time. "Where did daddy go?" Qin Wenqian stared at Xian Guiying anxiously with her innocent eyes wide open. She stood on the bed and asked with tears in her eyes, "Mommy, where''s daddy?" Qin Wenqian continued to ask with red eyes, looking at her mother like a child who had mercilessly abandoned. The fear in her eyes was so obvious. Xian Guiying knew that Qin Wenqian was afraid that her father would disappear again, so she hung up the phone. She sat on the bed and hugged her daughter tightly, trying to comfort her. "Qianqian is a good girl, right? Daddy went to the toilet. Can you stay asleep?" Qin Wenqian looked doubtfully at the open bathroom door. There were no lights in the bathroom. As if she knew her mother was lying to her, she frowned and muttered in a small, upset voice, "Daddy didn''t go to the bathroom ..." "Daddy doesn''t want to wake you up, so he went to the toilet downstairs. He''ll be right back, so you have to sleep obediently. Daddy will get angry when he sees you crying in the middle of the night." Xian Guiying patted her daughter''s shoulder lightly, hugged her, and laid her on the bed. "Come, continue to sleep." Qin Wenqian raised her small chubby hand to wipe away the tears. All this time, she frowned and kept looking at Xian Guiying. She wanted to cry, but she didn''t dare cry anymore. "Sleep, hmm?" Xian Guiying smiled as she covered Qin Wenqian''s body with a blanket. "Listen to mommy." "I want daddy ..." Qin Wenqian looked at her carefully, as if she was afraid to upset her mother. She said it in a soft voice, with a little cry in her voice. Xian Guiying pursed her lips and clenched the edge of the blanket with her hand, looking down at her daughter quietly. "Mommy, I want daddy ... I want my daddy..." Qin Wenqian kept repeating the sentences with her red eyes and in a small voice. The more she said, the more tears flowed in her eyes. "Daddy doesn''t like Qianqian?" "No, daddy likes Qianqian very much. Qianqian must be obedient and listen to mommy''s words. Go to sleep, daddy will be back soon." Xian Guiying gently caressed her daughter''s head. "Don''t cry, hmm?" Qin Wenqian sobbed again. She looked at Xian Guiying with innocent eyes filled with tears. As her eyes opened, the tears that had accumulated in her eyes flowed into her pillow. She looked pitiful and wronged. Xian Guiying''s heart ached as she kissed her little face. "Crying is not good for a baby. Did you forget what mommy told you? Crying can''t solve anything. Why don''t you just sleep and maybe once you open your eyes tomorrow morning, you''ll see daddy?" Xian Guiying deliberately smiled so that her daughter would be able to sleep without worry. Qin Wenqian sniffed. Since she was still a child, although she could understand the words of an adult, she did not have any objections. She looked at her mother''s smiling face with wide eyes. Suddenly she rolled over and hugged the pillow next to her. She buried her face in the pillow and refused to look at her again. The little girl was angry Even the little Qin Wenqian knew Xian Guiying had lied to her. Even she knew that it was impossible for her father to stay by her side forever. Even she knew that her father was gone and may never return. ''Xian Guiying, it took you eleven years to understand this. Qianqian understood it in an instant.'' ''How many failures do you have to survive? How much suffering do you have to face for you to give up?'' Xian Guiying took the pillow in Qin Wenqian''s arm and saw that the little girl was crying sadly. Qin Wenqian has been sick since she was young, so no matter how much she cried, it was useless; therefore, she learned to obey from the beginning. But now, her small body curled into a ball, and she cried incessantly as she pressed her head to the edge of the blanket. As Xian Guiying patted her daughter''s back, her mind flashed with the sight of Qin Gengxin driving out of the front yard. Since Qin Wenqian was in her mother''s arms, she continued crying again. In the end, she cried out loud, her little hand grabbing Xian Guiying''s pajamas while sobbing, "Mommy... Why daddy ... Is ... Doesn''t...Like..Everyone else.Daddy..." "Why can''t...Qianqian.Have a.Daddy...Like.Anyone else." Qin Wenqian sobbed as she raised her other hand to rub her nose. Xian Guiying lowered her head and hurriedly used a handkerchief to wipe the mucus on the back of Qin Wenqian''s hand. Her heart ached to see her daughter like this. Xian Guiying slowly coaxed her, "Qianqian, be good. Isn''t it good to only be with mommy? Wherever you want to go, mommy will bring you to play. Mommy will buy whatever you want. Mommy will send you to kindergarten soon, and then there will be a lot of kids to play with you. When that happens, you won''t feel lonely anymore." "But ...But ... Qianqian wants daddy ..." Qin Wenqian cried again. She pressed her face to Xian Guiying''s chest, crying until she ran out of breath. "Daddy..." After about twenty minutes, Qin Wenqian finally fell asleep. With tears all over her face, she pouted and fell asleep again, but this time, her sleep was obviously not as peaceful as it had been before. She wriggled her body from time to time and even choked up a little in her sleep. Xian Guiying wiped the tears from her daughter''s face and laid her on the bed gently. Afterward, she used a towel to wipe her face and hands. After covering her with a blanket, she heard the sound of cars coming from outside. She got up and limped over to the window. Opening the curtain, she looked out, only to see an unfamiliar car driving away on the road in front of the yard. Normally, there were very few cars entering or leaving the villa at this late hour. Xian Guiying thought that Qin Gengxin had returned, but as she saw that car leaving, she gently put down the curtain and turned her head to look at Qin Wenqian, who was once again sleeping on the bed. Chapter 562 - High Fever Since it was Sunday, Xian Guiying didn''t set the alarm clock and she didn''t sleep well at night, so she slept until around 8 am with Qin Wenqian in her arms. When she woke up, she felt a burning sensation in her hand and immediately opened her eyes. Xian Guiying quickly looked down to see Qin Wenqian in her arms. She was still curled up, asleep, but her face was flushed. Xian Guiying placed her hand on Qin Wenqian''s forehead, touched her body, and immediately sat up. "Qianqian?!" On the other hand, downstairs, Darna and Dalisay were cleaning the house in the morning, as usual. Suddenly, both of them heard frantic footsteps coming from upstairs. Before Dalisay could ask a question, she saw Xian Guiying, who was wearing a coat, quickly carrying Qin Wenqian in her arms as she descended the stairs. Dalisay and Darna quickly went towards her. "Madam, why are you--" "Qianqian has a fever again. Her temperature is very hot. Last time, the doctor said that if she has a fever again, she must be sent to the hospital on time. Dalisay, you know how to drive, quickly take the key to my car and drive us to the hospital." When Dalisay and Darna came towards her, Xian Guiying immediately passed Qin Wenqian, who was tightly wrapped in a blanket, into their arms. It was as if she had forgotten about the pain in her ankle, and she was only urging them on. "But Madam, your ankle ..." The two servants knew how serious the fever was for Qin Wenqian, but at the same time, they worried about Xian Guiying''s ankle too. "I''m fine. It''s just that I might not be able to drive for the time being. You''re driving while I''m sitting in the back." With that, Xian Guiying immediately put on the sleeves of her coat, and without bothering to change into her pajamas, she walked out. As they led Qin Wenqian out the door, a dark gray Mercedes drove in. Wei Zhensheng frowned at the sight of Qin Wenqian wrapped in a blanket. "Qianqian has a fever." Xian Guiying didn''t know why Wei Zhengsheng would come to her place in the early morning, but she didn''t have enough time to explain. She just glanced at him before going to her car. "We go in my car." Wei Zhengsheng immediately went to support her without saying anything. He lowered his head and looked at Xian Guiying''s feet. She was wearing slippers. Seeing that her ankle was wrapped in gauze, but there was still a great swelling, he raised his head and looked at her worriedly. "Your ankle is very swollen, yet you are still running?" Seeing that Xian Guiying didn''t care about her injury, Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything. He signaled to Dalisay and Darna to take the child to his car and immediately help Xian Guiying. Wei Zhengsheng drove faster than Dalisay, and he was very stable. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything because the important thing right now was her daughter''s condition, so she followed him to the car. As they walked, Wei Zhengsheng looked down at her feet. "Can you hold on? How did you get downstairs?" Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She just opened the passenger door with one hand and was about to get in when she heard an engine sound of another car. They both turned around and saw that Qin Gengxin had driven back at some point. Wei Zhengsheng''s car blocked the entrance to the courtyard, so his car could not enter. At the same time, the door was pushed open from the inside. Qin Gengxin glanced over and saw Wei Zhengsheng was helping Xian Guiying into the car, with his hands on her waist. He walked over and put one hand on the roof of the dark gray Mercedes-Benz. He looked at Xian Guiying with a serious expression. "What happened to Qianqian?" Xian Guiying didn''t think that Qin Gengxin would suddenly return at this time, or rather, she didn''t think that he would return at all. She only glanced at him once. She originally didn''t complain nor hate him. From the look in his eyes, it could be seen that he was truly concerned for his daughter. Xian Guiying suddenly felt like laughing. Qin Gengxin promised his daughter that he would stay, but he didn''t come home all night. Qin Wenqian cried in her arms for so long last night, probably because of the recent weather change and because she cried too much, her body became unwell. She quietly looked at him but said nothing. She went with Wei Zhengsheng and helped herself into his car, closing the door. "Mr. Qin, Miss Wenqian suddenly had a high fever. The doctor said that it was dangerous for Miss Wenqian''s body. She must be sent to the hospital immediately!" Darna didn''t dare to be negligent and immediately answered for everyone. Qin Gengxin immediately frowned and reached out to hug the child. "Give her to me!" Darna was stunned, but she still let go of Qin Wenqian. The moment Qin Gengxin took over Qin Wenqian, who was sleeping soundly under a blanket, Xian Guiying became furious and was about to get out of the car to take the child away. Wei Zhengsheng just stood next to the car and watched Qin Gengxin take the child to the Bentley. "Qin Gengxin, do you know what disease the child is suffering from? Do you know which hospital you should send her to?" Wei Zhengsheng''s eyes were a little cold. Although his deep voice didn''t have any threatening pressure or anger, it was clearly a bit arrogant. "If it''s like this, where else can we send her to if not the city''s Children''s Hospital? You think I''m an idiot?" Qin Gengxin glanced at him and then carried the child over his arm and walked away. "Qin Gengxin! Put my daughter down!" Xian Guiying knew that the most important thing right now was to send Qin Wenqian to the hospital as soon as possible. She didn''t want to delay any longer, but she suddenly opened the car door and got out. Wei Zhengsheng supported her. "Be careful." Qin Gengxin glanced at them. Seeing the patience and undisguised concern for Xian Guiying in Wei Zhengsheng''s eyes, his thin lips slightly pursed. He seemed to know that the sudden early morning situation might be related to last night. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything and didn''t want to delay his daughter''s rescue. He just held his daughter firmly and walked quickly to the car, putting the child in the backseat. Only then did Xian Guiying realize that there was a child safety seat in the back seat of his car. Was the chair installed yesterday or before he returned this morning? No one told her the answer. After Qin Gengxin had settled Qin Wenqian down, he went to the driver seat and drove off in a cloud of dust without delay. Xian Guiying extended her hand to stop him, but it was too late. She just took a deep breath and suddenly felt an inexplicable bitterness hidden deep in her heart. "The experts at the Children''s Hospital are all on good terms with him. It''s good that he sends the child there first. Get in the car, I''ll take you to the hospital." Wei Zhengsheng patted her back gently, supported her with one hand, and advised her in a gentle voice. Xian Guiying knew of Qin Gengxin''s influence in Boston. The pediatrician at the city''s largest children''s hospital was a long-time acquaintance with Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin. Previously, she was able to get those experts to treat Qin Wenqian because they owed her brother a favor. Now that Qin Gengxin had directly brought her child over, those people probably wouldn''t dare to be negligent even more. Chapter 563 - Why Didn’t You Tell Me Xian Guiying just closed her eyes and took a deep breath before getting into Wei Zhengsheng''s car. As he circled the car and sat in the driver''s seat, Xian Guiying turned her head and looked at him apologetically, "Brother Wei, sorry to bother you so early in the morning." Wei Zhengsheng didn''t look at her, just stared straight ahead as he drove out of the front yard of the mansion. While operating the steering wheel, he said, "When I heard from you that you sprained your feet yesterday, I decided to come to see you after having breakfast with my parents in the morning. It doesn''t matter if Qin Gengxin returned just in time or if I came just in time, the important thing is the child''s treatment." Xian Guiying nodded. She raised her eyes to look at the passing scene and said softly, "Now, as long as my Qianqian can stay fit and healthy, don''t get sick easily. As long as she can live past the age of six and at most survive the difficult years, I can accept the cruelty. As long as the child is safe and healthy" Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything. At the moment, Boston streets were not busy, there were no signs of traffic jams. Seeing that there weren''t many cars in front of him, he turned his head to look at her while holding the steering wheel. "There''s something you want to say." Xian Guiying smiled but did not reply. She just looked at the scenery outside the car. She turned her eyes away from the window and looked at the green scenery on the other side of the road. Wei Zhengsheng was silent for a moment. Even though he knew she didn''t want to talk at the moment, he still asked, "Is it because of him?" Xian Guiying closed her eyes and leaned against the window, looking at the view. She whispered, "I don''t know, I just feel tired. All those years in the past, I didn''t have any requirements at all. All I wanted was to be by the side of someone I like." "It''s not even your twenty-ninth birthday yet, why are you thinking like this." Wei Zhengsheng smiled helplessly at her, then held her hand. After holding it for a moment, he pulled his hand away and continued to hold the steering wheel. "Guiying, there''s always a path in front of you. You''ve never been a flower in a greenhouse, but you always have your own strength after being irrigated by the rain and the wind. Bring out your true self, and don''t be so disheartened, hmm?" Xian Guiying pursed her lips and looked at him with her eyes, silently thanking him. By the time they arrived at the children''s hospital, Qin Wenqian had been taken to the intensive care unit. Qin Gengxin was currently talking with two specialists in the hospital corridor. Knowing that Qin Gengxin was here, Wei Zhengsheng didn''t help Xian Guiying get out of the car. Instead, he let Dalisay and Darna help her. When the elevator door opened, Xian Guiying saw Qin Gengxin standing outside the elevator, talking to an expert. Seeing his serious and firm expression, she paused for a moment before exiting, supported by Dalisay and Darna. "How is my daughter? She''s having a high fever this morning. She was fine last night, is she alright? It didn''t get any worse, did it?" Xian Guiying turned her gaze away from Qin Gengxin, who had already turned his head to look at her. Xian Guiying was asking the Child Hospital''s expert that she also knew. "Fortunately, she was brought here in time, just like the last time. Due to her body''s resistance and the recent weather, the child''s mood might fluctuate a little, but from what I can see, her eyes are swollen. She must have cried last night, and due to a variety of reasons, her fever only broke out when she went to bed." As Dr. Ella spoke, she turned her head to look at Wei Zhengsheng and nodded at him with a smile. After that, Dr. Ella suddenly said, "I really didn''t expect that this child was Mr. Qin''s daughter. When I saw him bringing this child to the hospital, I was shocked." Qin Gengxin''s gaze fell on the pajamas that Xian Guiying had yet to replace. After looking at her for a while, he asked, "When you were pregnant, you should have known that your child was going to face a situation like this. Why didn''t you tell me?" Xian Guiying''s expression froze as she looked at him. Qin Gengxin looked at Wei Zhengsheng and frowned slightly. He said lightly to Xian Guiying, "Come here, let''s talk." He walked to the other side of the corridor. Qin Gengxin only took two steps when he realized that the person behind him was not following him. As if he had just remembered about her swollen ankle, Qin Gengxin turned around and looked at her. Seeing Xian Guiying standing still, Qin Gengxin walked over to her and held her hand with one hand while the other hand gently held her waist to support her body. He supported Xian Guiying all the way to the end of the corridor. There weren''t many people there. She immediately used the window sill to support herself. Seeing that she didn''t need his support any longer, Qin Gengxin thought for a moment before retracting his hand. He put his hands into his pockets and looked at her with a serious and deep gaze. "Down''s Syndrome, even if Qianqian is considered a healthy child among children born with this kind of illness, but her body''s resistance is so poor. When you were pregnant, did you hide this from me?" Xian Guiying knew that he would immediately find out about the child''s illness once he sent the child to the hospital. Indeed, when she was more than four months pregnant, blood tests at the hospital had shown that the child might have been suffering from Down''s Syndrome, and she was also having amniocentesis. The result was the same, and doctors had advised her to abort the child to prevent the birth of a mentally disabled child or a child with any disability. However, at that time, she really couldn''t bear to part with her child. At that time, she could already feel the child inside her stomach, like a little fish spitting bubbles. Fortunately, after Qin Wenqian was born, her most typical symptoms were all very healthy, no matter if it was her IQ or something. It was just that her physical condition was extremely poor, and she didn''t have the resistance of a child of the same age. However, as long as she could live past the age of six in peace, her body would slowly recover from treatment and recuperation. This was Xian Guiying''s greatest consolation after giving birth to Qin Wenqian. However, every time her daughter had a small illness, she would go through a lot of trouble. After some time, she found out that her "small illness" often lingered at the gates of hell. When she was pregnant, she kept it a secret from everyone. At that time, she only wanted to keep this baby and even thought of the worst decision. The child in her stomach was already a life. She absolutely could not let the child be killed like this. According to what the doctor had just said, even if there were anything wrong with the child after she was born, Xian Guiying would rather support the child for the rest of her life. Even if she died of old age, she would arrange for others to keep her child for the rest of her life. When Qin Gengxin found out the reason behind her pregnancy, when he even went into the Xian Residence and admitted that he was the child''s father in front of her grandfather, and directly chose to bear the responsibility of marrying her as his wife, all of that shock made Xian Guiying''s thoughts stop. Adding with Qin Gengxin''s cold attitude towards her, how could she have the opportunity to tell him what would happen to the child in her womb? Because back then, everything was unknown, wasn''t it? Chapter 564 - I Have The Right To Know All Of This Seeing that Xian Guiying was just standing at the window with her hand on the window sill, not saying a word, Qin Gengxin frowned. "I have no intention of blaming you. But Guiying, we have not only known each other for a day or two. After eleven years, I know exactly what kind of person you are. Tell me, at the moment when you were determined to give birth to your child despite knowing that the child might not be healthy in the future, did you consider me being completely ignorant of everything?" Xian Guiying turned and looked at him. "She already knew how to move at the time." Qin Gengxin stared blankly at him. "She''s in my stomach. She''s growing day by day, and she''s moving ..." Xian Guiying just said that and didn''t explain any further. She looked him straight in the eye and said, "I''m selfish. It doesn''t matter whether it''s cruel or cold-blooded for me to take her away. My only fault is to hide it from you. Now that you finally know the truth and Qianqian is still in the intensive care unit, should you continue pursuing what happened two years ago at a time like this?" "I''m not pursuing the matter, I''m Qianqian''s father! I have the right to know all of this!" However, Xian Guiying just pursed her lip and looked at Qin Gengxin with a smile that was not a smile. She then slowly turned and looked at him directly, "You are the father of a child but where were you when you promised to sleep with her? When she woke up and cried until she ran out of breath, where were you?" After saying that, she wanted to leave, but as she had left the window, her hands lost their support. Her legs softened and her hands were trying to grab onto something. Qin Gengxin immediately went to help her. Xian Guiying wanted to push him away, but he hugged her tightly and whispered into her ear, "I''m sorry. I was in a hurry last night. I went out to take care of something. I just rushed home this morning." Hearing him apologize to her directly, Xian Guiying, who struggled a little, froze for a moment. Qin Gengxin looked at the pajamas she was still wearing, the slippers on her feet, and her uncombed hair. Xian Guiying might not be a particularly beautiful woman, but she was usually neat and tidy, rarely appearing casually in front of anyone. She would stand in the hospital early in the morning in a situation like this, none other than because of her motherly love for her child. When Xian Guiying stopped thrashing and silently just pinched the back of his hand, her nails almost dug into the flesh. Qin Gengxin did not avoid it. Instead, he looked at her feet and suddenly bent down, picked her up by the waist, "Qianqian is still in the intensive care unit and cannot be visited by anyone other than the doctor. Go check your ankle." "My ankle is fine " Xian Guiying suddenly felt that she had lost all patience. With a frown, she pushed against his chest. "Let me down. I want to look after the child." "Don''t be so long-winded! You''re not a doctor, you can''t help anything, what''s the point of you standing outside and watching? If you can''t take care of yourself, I wonder how you and Qianqian managed to survive in these years?" Qin Gengxin held Xian Guiying tightly. He glanced at Wei Zhengsheng, who has already turned around, and then led Xian Guiying to the elevator on the other side. After being taken straight to the elevator, Xian Guiying wanted to struggle, but Qin Gengxin immediately pressed her hands down, warning her not to move recklessly. Xian Guiying raised her eyes to glare at him. Qin Gengxin swept a glance at her and said in a low voice. His dark eyes were neither warm nor cold. However, he had no intention of letting her walk again. "Wei Zhengsheng went to find you so early in the morning?" When the elevator stopped, he casually asked. Xian Guiying could not escape from his embrace. Moreover, they were in an elevator, so she can''t keep fighting to avoid any kind of accident from happening. She just lowered her head and didn''t say anything. Seeing that she didn''t answer, Qin Gengxin quietly lowered his eyes to look at her. Seeing her angry yet restrained expression, he felt the urge to laugh. But the thought of Qin Wenqian, who was still in the intensive care unit made him unable to laugh. When the elevator door opened, he took her out, headed straight to the room for a check-up, to see if her ankle was just sprained or injured. After taking Xian Guiying to the small clinic, the doctor gave her a detailed examination. All this time, Xian Guiying knew that the pain in her ankle was not a minor, so she continued to undergo a doctor''s examination. Qin Gengxin was standing on her side all the time, watching the doctor examine her. This scene was the same as it was years ago, after Xian Guiying was kidnapped and her waist was cut by a knife. Every time the doctor examined her, Qin Gengxin would stay by her side and would not leave. When Xian Guiying felt pain because of the doctor pinching, she suddenly turned her face away and gritted her teeth, causing her body to tremble. Still, she refused to let out a single groan as her hands clenched into a fist. Qin Gengxin walked over and sat down next to her. He then grabbed her hand, which was on the verge of bleeding from clenching and said, "Just scream if it hurts. No one will laugh at you." Xian Guiying''s forehead was covered in sweat, but she just turned to look at him. In a faint, hoarse voice, she asked, "Do you think screaming can relieve pain?" If screaming can take away all the pain, then the glasses and windows in her bedroom were already shattered. Xian Guiying didn''t know if Qin Gengxin could hear the sullenness in her words, but he just held her hand and didn''t let her clenched her hand into a fist again. Finally, the doctor gave her some medicine and told her to go to the observation room in the next room to rest. Qin Gengxin helped Xian Guiying stand up and brought her to the observation room. Xian Guiying slowly sat on the bed. The two of them looked at each other. Xian Guiying only looked at Qin Gengxin for a second before she lowered her head and carefully lifted her legs, placing them on the bed and sitting sideways. Chapter 565 - You Are Not To Blame For Eyeing It Covetously Like Your Brethren Qin Gengxin looked at her pajamas, her unwashed hair and unkempt appearance, and looked at her for a while before saying, "There''s only the two of us here, I didn''t think it was necessary at first, but now I know that Qianqian is crying to the point of having a fever because I wasn''t around at night, I''m very sorry." "Guiying, now that the child is lying in the intensive care unit, besides being shocked, I just want to ask you, what in the world are you hiding from me? Tell me all of them one at a time, don''t let me discover them one by one, OK?" "I have nothing to hide from you except the pregnancy and the child''s illness." When Xian Guiying was looking at her bandaged ankle, a thought crossed her mind about the child seat in his car that he had installed at one point. Xian Guiying turned her head to look at him. "I don''t mean to hide it from you. It just...Everything that happens during pregnancy is beyond my imagination and expectations. Since you always think that I asked for it, then you don''t have to feel sorry about it." Qin Gengxin looked at her and said, "Well, let''s not talk about this again. As for last night, I just left without saying anything because I know Qianqian is asleep. I don''t know what happened to her last night, but from your attitude, I can imagine that it relates to me." Xian Guiying''s lips curled as she thought of the scene of her daughter crying in her arms, her whole face covered with tears. "She''s too young and doesn''t know how to deal with this kind of situation." Qin Gengxin frowned. He knew she heard Bai Nuying''s voice on the phone last night. He wanted to explain why he was leaving in a hurry, but at the same time, he didn''t want to. "Sit here and rest. Don''t move around. I''ll go take a look at Qianqian''s condition. I''ll come to pick you up later." With that, he stood up and walked out. Xian Guiying knew that she definitely couldn''t walk and move receklessly. In the morning, due to Qin Wenqian''s fever, she didn''t know where she got the strength and perseverance from, but she endured the pain in her ankle and ran downstairs with the child in her arms. When she arrived at the hospital, she realized the pain had become worst. When Qin Gengxin walked out of the observation room, his footsteps stopped for a moment. He didn''t turn around and only stopped for two seconds before walking across the corridor. The two specialists were still outside the intensive care unit, looking at Qin Wenqian''s medical records and scrutinizing the child''s condition and the specific treatments that will take place. Dalisay and Darna were sitting in a chair on the edge of the corridor, looking through a large transparent glass window at Qin Wenqian, who was lying in a sickbed with a pale face. "Mr. Qin." When Dalisay saw him coming back, she asked, "How is Madam''s condition?" "She''s already seen a doctor and is resting in the observation room. Did you guys have breakfast yet? Xian Guiying had gone to the hospital in her pajamas. She might go down with Qin Wenqian in her arms as soon as she woke up. She definitely hadn''t had breakfast, so Qin Gengxin asked the two servants casually. "Mr. Wei just came downstairs to buy breakfast for us. He will be back soon." "Wei Zhengsheng?" Qin Gengxin frowned. At the same time, the elevator doors opened, and Wei Zhengsheng walked out carrying some breakfast bags. He handed the two bags to Dalisay and Darna and as they both thanked him, he turned to Qin Gengxin and asked with a smile, "Have you eaten breakfast, President Qin? Qianqian is still in the ward and there''s no point in rushing. You can also eat something first." With that, Wei Zhengsheng handed a plastic bag to Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin looked at it and didn''t move at all. He only looked at it for a moment before accepting it. "Thank you." Wei Zhengsheng smiled, "Send this to Guiying too. She probably didn''t eat anything in the morning. After watching her work hard for Qianqian for the past two years, I''m afraid she doesn''t have much appetite. You should advise her to eat more." Qin Gengxin also took the bag from him. Still, his lips parted slightly. "Vice President Wei has been taking care of my wife and daughter for the past two years. In the future, I will definitely treat you to a meal." Wei Zhengsheng''s tone was very natural. "Guiying is the owner of Xian Enterprise and can be considered as my boss. Besides, she''s my boss''s sister, how can I not take care of her? Besides, many years ago, didn''t you also take care of her too?" Then Wei Zhensheng walked to the window and looked inside. He casually asked the expert a few questions, then nodded and turned to leave. "There''s no point of me being here right now, so I''ll go first. If you need help, just one phone call." With that, Wei Zhengsheng smiled again and as he passed Qin Gengxin, he suddenly raised his hand and patted his shoulder. Qin Gengxin didn''t move and just looked at him. Wei Zhengsheng smiled meaningfully and pressed his hand on his shoulder lightly. "President Qin, once you''ve tasted the delicacy with your own mouth, you are not to blame for eyeing it covetously like your brethren." Wei Zhengsheng then lowered his hand and inserted it in his pocket with a faint, elegant smile on his lips, and then directly left. Qin Gengxin didn''t move for a long time before turning his head to look at the closed elevator. "Mr. Qin, do you want to sit down and eat?" Dalisay and Darna, who were originally sitting on the seats beside him, suddenly asked carefully. They stood up to give him their seats. Qin Gengxin glanced at them. "You can sit and eat. Don''t worry about me." He put down the breakfast plastic bag, approached the specialist, and uttered a few more words. After hearing the expert say they still needed to observe Qin Wenqian for at least twelve hours, Qin Gengxin looked at the time, nodded understandingly, and said a few more words before leaving. He intended to buy breakfast for them but did not think Wei Zhengsheng would beat him. Somehow, there was a depressed feeling in his heart, and he wanted these feelings to disappear, but he can''t. He thought about how Xian Guiying was still hungry in the observation room and remembered that she was prone to stomach ache as long as she didn''t eat breakfast. Besides, what was there for him to be unhappy about? Wasn''t his original intention for a man to take her away and let the other man give her happiness? What was he unhappy about? Therefore, Qin Gengxin picked up the bags and headed downstairs. Chapter 566 - Could He Be Jealous In the observation room, Xian Guiying was leaning against the bed. She didn''t seem to have slept well that night, and her face was full of fatigue. However, because she was worried about her child, she didn''t want to sleep at all. Hearing the door open, she turned. Seeing Qin Gengxin, who had returned, she was stunned for a moment, then trying to look outside and asked, "Is Brother Wei gone? He came to see me in the morning after having breakfast with his parents, and now that an incident like this has happened, I have to bother him to take us to the hospital. Don''t let him stay in the hospital. During the day, he was already busy taking care of company matters and now, I''m like this, I have to trouble him more." As soon as he entered the room, Qin Gengxin heard Xian Guiying asking about Wei Zhengsheng. He just glanced at her before walking over and placing breakfast on the table next to her bed. "Your Brother Wei bought you breakfast." As he said this, he touched her ankle to see if there was any sign of swelling. Xian Guiying had originally been at a loss when she heard his words, but when he touched her sore ankle, she immediately cried out in pain, "Ah! What are you doing?" Qin Gengxin pursed his lips slightly when he saw how painful she was gnashing her teeth. Seeing that he was actually smiling, Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched, and she inexplicably thought of what Jiang Ruolan had said before. She immediately frowned and muttered to herself, "My sister-in-law is right. You really have changed!" Qin Gengxin looked at her with a smile that was not a smile. Xian Guiying immediately blocked her leg to prevent him from touching the wound again. She said with a dissatisfied look. "Don''t touch it anymore. It hurts." "I''ll see if it''s still as swollen as before. If it doesn''t subside, I''ll call a doctor." Qin Gengxin was not angry when he saw her bitter and revengeful expression. He just pushed her hands away before touching her ankle again. This time, he carefully and gently rubbed it. Xian Guiying stopped dodging as the pain stopped. She only glanced at Qin Gengxin''s serious expression while he examining her ankle, and her mind flashed back to the scene last night when he left the bedroom with his cell phone and talking to Bai Nuying. She didn''t make a sound, just looked at him as if wanting to see through him. Qin Gengxin stood up, looked at the time, and said, "Doctor Ella said that Qianqian needs to be observed for at least twelve hours. At this time, the child is just sleeping, and her condition is not deteriorating, so you can rest quietly in here. At night, when the child''s observation period is over, I''ll take you there." There was a small TV on the wall of the observation room. Even if Xian Guiying rested here for a day, she won''t be too bored. Hearing Qin Gengxin''s words, she sighed with relief. Although the fever was dangerous for Qin Wenqian''s physique, doctors had warned her that if Qin Wenqian had a fever again, she must be sent to the hospital as soon as possible. Since several hours had passed and the child''s condition had not worsened, this means that her condition was under control. Qin Gengxin initially planned to leave, but after seeing the breakfast boxes on the table, he thought for a moment and walked closer. He opened the disposable lunch box and found the dishes in it very suitable for Xian Guiying''s taste buds. Wei Zhengsheng''s understanding of Xian Guiying was no less than Qin Gengxin''s understanding of her in the past 11 years. Looking at these dishes that were completely on her taste, Qin Gengxin closed the lunchbox without saying a word. When Xian Guiying smelled the fragrance, she turned around and pushed his hand away. She quickly opened the lunch box to take a look, then smiled contentedly as she picked up the lunch box and cutlery. Seeing her eaten happily, Qin Gengxin glanced at her and asked, "Is it delicious?" Xian Guiying bit into the dumpling in her hand and turned to see his strange expression. "Of course! I like eating dumplings with this kind of filling the most. It''s not like you don''t know." With that, she picked up another one and stuffed it into her mouth. Qin Gengxin suddenly took the chopsticks from Xian Guiying''s hand. He picked up a dumpling and stuffed it into his mouth. After chewing it twice, he stuffed the chopsticks back into Xian Guiying''s hand under her astonished gaze. "I don''t eat much. Finish the rest by yourself." He then took a tissue to wipe his mouth, spun around, and walked away. When he walked out the door, Xian Guiying still looked at the door in astonishment. She looked at his figure for a moment before she looked down at the lunch box in her hand. Qin Gengxin''s expression just now, Could he be jealous? Xian Guiying blinked a few times and continued to bite the dumpling with the chopsticks he had just used. As she ate, her slightly tense heart gradually relaxed. Perhaps she was overthinking things. If Qin Gengxin was jealous, how could things have developed to such an extent? Xian Guiying shook her head and laughed as she continued to eat the dumplings. *** Xian Guiying had been resting in the observation room all day, as the doctor had warned her not to move again recklessly, and every one or two hours, Dalisay and Darna would come to her room and told her that Qin Wenqian was fine. Qin Wenqian woke up in the afternoon, but because she was having a fever and couldn''t see her mother, she began to cry again. When she saw Qin Gengxin later, her little face turned bright and clear. Although it was the observation period, the condition of the child was not that bad this time. The fever had already subsided a little, and with the doctor''s permission, Qin Gengxin changed into sterile clothes before entering the intensive care unit, accompanying his daughter in the ward. Around 6 PM, Qin Wenqian''s body temperature had returned to normal and she had become much more energetic. At nine o''clock at night, the doctor finally said Qin Wenqian''s fever this time was not a big problem because she was sent to the hospital quickly, but in the future, Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying should pay full attention to prevent this from happening again. Then the doctor said the child could be out of the hospital. Dalisay and Darna carried Qin Wenqian downstairs, to the parking lot; meanwhile, Qin Gengxin went to the observation room to pick up Xian Guiying. Chapter 567 - Even If It’s A One Percent Chance, I Still Can’t Give Up Knowing that Qin Wenqian''s fever had subsided around six o''clock, Xian Guiying finally leaned back in bed and took a nap. When Qin Gengxin pushed open the door and entered, he saw she was sleeping. Qin Gengxin walked over and saw that the swelling on her ankle had lessened quite a bit, but the doctor had said that she absolutely could not move in the next two days. He then looked up at her sleeping face. Xian Guiying inherited a small part of her mother''s face. Zhan An''s charm was also present on her face. Her skin was very good, and her heroic air was accompanied by the charm of a young woman, but because of her personality, she hid those charms very well, leaving behind an aura that would cause others to cower in fear. She was indeed very beautiful, but her temperament was even better. This was a stunning appearance that Qin Gengxin had seen since the first time he saw her eleven years ago. However, when she was asleep, she looked very calm and gentle. Her slightly curly hair was in a mess when she woke up in the morning, and just like that, a strand of it brushed past her cheek and fell on her shoulder. Qin Gengxin couldn''t help but wanted to touch it. Just as he was about to brush the strand of hair on her cheek, his hand suddenly stopped before it could touch her face. Staring at her slightly trembling eyelashes as she closed her eyes, Qin Gengxin seemed to notice what she was doing. His eyebrows furrowed as he glanced at her trembling eyelashes. He couldn''t help but laugh. "Get up. Dalisay and Darna have already carried Qianqian to the parking lot. I''ll take you guys back." After saying that, Qin Gengxin stood up and no longer sat on the edge of the bed. He had no intention of exposing her actions. He said only a few words before opening the door to the observation room. Xian Guiying immediately opened her eyes. She was initially asleep, but when Qin Gengxin sat on the bed, she woke up despite his light movements. Her natural keen senses made it impossible for her to sleep calmly when she realized someone was watching her. At that moment, Xian Guiying seemed to be able to feel his gaze on her. Although they had known each other for years, she realized that there were times when she did not understand him. It was just like that moment. He had clearly wanted to do something, but he had still stopped in the end. Xian Guiying sat up and looked in his direction. Qin Gengxin stood by the door, looking at her calmly, waiting for her to wake up. Xian Guiying combed her hair and smiled. "Let''s go." As she spoke, she straightened her clothes and prepared to get off the bed. Qin Gengxin glanced at her foot and walked over. He turned his back to her and suddenly bent down. Xian Guiying was stunned. "Stop dawdling, you can''t walk right now. Get on, I''ll carry you downstairs." His voice was neither warm nor cold, but at least there was no hint of impatience. Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment, then leaned forward and hugged his neck. Qin Gengxin wrapped his hand around her back, adjusting her position before he stood up and walked out of the room. Xian Guiying quietly rested her head on his shoulder. At first, she was a bit embarrassed. However, when he carried her into the elevator, she slightly turned her head to look at his face that was just inches away from her. Qin Gengxin, however, stared at the numbers in the elevator while embracing her. Even though Xian Guiying was tall and not a petite woman, she''s still very light. All this time, he seemed afraid that she was going to fall, so he held her tightly. Xian Guiying''s nose was filled with his fragrance, a faint mint with a very light tobacco smell in it. Qin Gengxin was used to smoking. Although he wasn''t a bad smoker, he smoked quite a lot. However, the smoke coming from his body was very light and not pungent. It was mixed with the faint fragrance of mint and shampoo, making him smell good. Noticing that Xian Guiying was looking at him, Qin Gengxin only pursed his lips slightly and didn''t say anything before the elevator stopped on the first floor. They were silent all the way. Dalisay and Darna, who had been in the hospital all day, fell asleep leaning against each other in the back seat of the car. Qin Wenqian was also sleeping soundly on the child safety seat. When they got home, Qin Gengxin got out of the car and gently carried the child in his arms, doing his best not to wake the child. He carried the child upstairs. Even though Qin Wenqian''s fever was gone, Qin Gengxin was worried something would happen to her at night, so he immediately put Qin Wenqian in his large bedroom instead of sending her to the children''s room. Dalisay and Darna got out of the car in a daze and helped Xian Guiying into the room. Xian Guiying turned around and told them to go rest early. "You should go to bed early as well." Qin Gengxin was originally sitting on the edge of the bed watching Qin Wenqian sleep. When he heard Xian Guiying entered, he turned around and glanced at her. After that, he got up and walked over, making a gesture to help her sit down on the bed. Xian Guiying looked at Qin Wenqian, then touched her small head gently. Pulling her hand away, she gently said, "Fortunately, we were able to send her to the hospital on time. I didn''t ask for anything else except for her to pass her sixth birthday safely. Over the years, her resilience has been getting better like other normal healthy children." "When Dr. Ella said Qianqian was a child with Down''s syndrome, I knew that she was in good physical condition. If she is lucky, she will be treated slowly. When she grows up, she will look no different from other children. She will just grow up a little bit slower." Qin Gengxin said. "The doctor carefully examined her body. Her disease is very mild. After good treatment, everything that we need to worry about will be cured." Xian Guiying insisted. Qin Gengxin only glanced at her. "There''s only a fifteen percent chance of total cure." "Even if it''s a one percent chance, I still can''t give up. I believe that my daughter will be able to create a miracle." Qin Gengxin also believed that every woman believed in their child so confidently. He only looked at Xian Guiying with his deep eyes before nodding in understanding. "That''s right. My daughter can create miracles." Chapter 568 - Since Qianqian Needs You As Her Father, Can’t You Treat Me Fairly It wasn''t really a miracle. Qin Wenqian was a special case, and maybe she really could recover from this 15% chance. It was unknown whether Qin Gengxin''s rare response had moved her. Xian Guiying held her daughter''s hand gently and pulled the blanket over her body. Then she looked at Qin Gengxin, who was also looking at Qin Wenqian. The scene where he carried her on his back out of the hospital was still fresh in her mind, so she just looked at him like that. Her eyes filled with curiosity and confusion. It had been a long time since Xian Guiying had such a confused expression on her face. When Qin Gengxin withdrew his gaze from Qin Wenqian and glanced at her, he just so happened to meet her eyes. Qin Gengxin was stunned for a moment, then raised his brows and the corner of his mouth lifted slightly. In the end, the human heart was only made of flesh. Moreover, they had already had eleven years of relationship between them. Now, with the addition of such a cute daughter, how could he continue to be so cold and detached? Qin Gengxin smiled faintly, put his hands in his pockets, and shrugged his shoulders. When he turned around, he said casually, "I''m going to my study to use the computer. You should get some rest." As he took two steps toward the study, Xian Guiying suddenly called out to him. "Qin Gengxin." Qin Gengxin stopped, his handsome eyebrows raised slightly. He glanced at her with a bit of doubt in his eyes. "If you can be with anyone else except Jiang Ruolan, then it''s just a matter of time. Since Qianqian needs you as her father, can''t you treat me fairly? At least pretend in front of her." There wasn''t a hint of begging in her words, nor was there much scheme. It was just that she didn''t use her child to force him to do anything. Xian Guiying just couldn''t figure it out. Since Qin Gengxin can be with any woman for so many years, so why couldn''t she do it? She once thought that because she was Xian Zihao''s little sister, he really only saw her as his little sister. However, this kind of attitude could be changed as the child was born. It''s been two years, how long will he treat her like this? However, Xian Guiying knew that Qin Gengxin would not give her the answer. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He just looked at her silently. Xian Guying tilted her head. "We are not that young anymore. I have persisted in many things and I have been domineering before, but in the end, under the passage of time, I gradually learned to let things go and take a step back. You have always been a smart man." "You''ve always known how to take detours and twists and turns, but in my feelings, even in our marriage, why did you turn into a stone? Do you have to insist on maximizing all the damage? Do you really feel good about it?" Qin Gengxin maintained his previous posture, just looking at her in silence. There seemed to be a layer of mist in his eyes, making it difficult for people to see his emotions. Xian Guiying could not know what he was thinking. Sometimes, it was truly difficult to see through him and see through his thoughts. Xian Guiying had once wanted to peek into his heart, but most of the time, she returned empty-handed. The current of him seemed far, far away from her, so far that it had already exceeded the distance of 11 years. But at the same time, he was so close to her. Xian Guiying could stand up and take four or five steps to put her arms around him. "You have indeed changed." Qin Gengxin said faintly. "If you were from a few years ago, you would only be determined to choose your pride. You would rather continue chasing this dead end and not give up and say these words to me." Xian Guiying stared into his eyes. "People change. Most of the time, it''s not a good thing to be too stubborn. That''s why I learned to take it lightly." Qin Gengxin looked at her with a smile that was not a smile and suddenly changed the topic. "I heard that you were used to smoking." This was the last thing Xian Guiying wanted to discuss. In the years when Qin Gengxin deliberately avoided her, she miraculously learned to smoke. She smoked a small pack of female cigarettes almost every day until she got pregnant. While she was at home, to cover up her pregnancy, she even once smoked in front of the Xian Family and Jiang Ruolan. However, after Jiang Ruolan found out about it, she took out her cigarette. After that, Xian Guiying found out that the pregnant woman couldn''t smoke, so she gradually stopped touching the thing. After Qin Wenqian was born, she had completely given up on smoking. Xian Guiying thought Qin Gengxin didn''t pay attention to her life in those years, and he also didn''t know what had happened to her. She thought that he never knew about the bad habits she had. Xian Guiying lowered her head and remained silent. "Don''t smoke anymore, there are a lot of harmful effects on women when they smoke." Qin Gengxin continued, just glancing at her before saying, "I''ll think about what you just said. Go to sleep." He looked at her again, then entered the study. Qin Gengxin didn''t come out at all, all night. Xian Guiying knew that he had many company matters needed to handle and was very busy. Qin Wenqian slept soundly and did not wake up in the middle of the night because she took medicine before returning home. Xian Guiying woke up at six in the morning and touched her daughter''s forehead. Seeing that Qin Wenqian''s fever had subsided and she was sleeping soundly, Xian Guiying quietly lifted the blanket and carefully propped herself up against the chair and table. Finally, she walked to the bathroom with her hands against the wall. She could hear Qin Gengxin talking on the phone in the study. She thought she heard him calling ''grandma.'' Immediately, she remembered that Qin Gengxin''s parents and the Old Woman had left after staying for a few days near the Qin Corporation. She didn''t ask if they had returned to China or where they had gone. The soundproofing of the room was very good, but the bathroom was somewhat quiet, so she could faintly hear some sounds in the study next door during the quiet hours of the morning. She could not clearly hear the details of the conversation, and she did not intend to listen again. Xian Guiying went to the bathroom to wash her hands and face. Once she''s done and was about to walk out of the bathroom, she was unaware of the traces of water on the tiles under her feet. She slipped and fell to the ground with a soft groan. Qin Gengxin was currently answering the phone in his study. His parents had taken the Old Woman on a trip to Argentina for more than two weeks, not intending to return to their country of origin. They planned to return to Boston to visit him again. As he was talking, he heard a sound coming from the bathroom. He faintly heard Xian Guiying''s voice and looked in the direction of the bathroom. With that, he got up and walked out. Chapter 569 - Since You’re Married, Let’s Not Care About Some Random Girls Outside When Qin Gengxin arrived at the bathroom door, he saw Xian Guiying leaning against the edge of the marble sink. She didn''t fall completely because of the support from her arms, but it was obvious she was unable to stand up because of the pain from her ankle. Qin Gengxin walked over and held her waist with both hands, helping her up. At the same time, her pajamas was lifted slightly and his hands touched her skin. His hand accidentally touched the scar she had suffered when she was injured many years ago. Qin Gengxin lowered his head to look at her. The moment Xian Guiying was helped to her feet, she immediately reached out to the marble counter beside her. She gasped for breath and said, "I''m sorry, I almost fell because I didn''t see the water on the ground. I didn''t disturb your call, did I?" Qin Gengxin pulled his hand from her waist and stepped back. "How did you know I''m talking on the phone?" Xian Guiying calmly pointed to the bathroom wall. "This place is too close to the study and very quiet in the morning. When I went to the toilet, I could hear something." Qin Gengxin only nodded his head and remained standing at his place. Seeing Xian Guiying just standing on the marble sink, he immediately said. "Don''t stand there stupidly. I''ll help you get back to your bed." He didn''t wait for Xian Guiying to speak and immediately held her arm with one hand, while the other wrapped around her shoulder and helped her out. It wasn''t until Xian Guiying sat on the edge of the bed that Qin Wenqian rolled over in her blanket and turned her cute little head towards her. She was still sound asleep. Qin Gengxin glanced at his daughter and said, "You--" "Shh!" Xian Guiying raised her finger and held it to her mouth, indicating for him to be quiet. Qin Gengxin looked at Qin Wenqian again, then lowered his voice. "My parents took the Old Woman to Argentina for a while. Since Argentina is not far from the United States, they decided to return to Boston to rest before returning home." Xian Guiying calmly replied, "Oh." Seeing there was nothing wrong with her expression, Qin Gengxin added, "They would stay here." Xian Guiying froze for a moment. She had originally thought that they might come staying here after hearing his words. However, she still hoped that they would stay at the hotel nearest to his company because they missed their son. Xian Guiying was not someone who disrespects the elderly, nor was she someone who would reject them. She was able to accept Mrs. Qin and Qin Xiaowen. After all, regardless of her temper, she was still a reasonable person. As for the Old Woman Xian Guiying frowned and asked, "They won''t get another dog, will they? You know Qianqian''s body too " "No, I''ll tell my parents that our daughter is allergic to animal fur so they can tell the Old Woman. That way, you don''t have to worry about hurting the Old Woman''s heart, and you don''t have to worry about Qianqian." Hearing Qin Gengxin''s words, Xian Guiying sighed in relief. The reason she didn''t say it in front of the people of the Qin Family was that she didn''t want to hurt the Old Woman''s heart. Since they knew about it, it would be fine as long as she could avoid such a situation from happening again. Still, since the Old Woman wanted to stay here for a few more days, Xian Guiying just had to bear it a little longer until she left. However, she was still unclear about something. The Xian Family and the Qin Family were also considered old friends, so Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin will definitely not look down on or reject her. But why did the Old Woman seem to dislike her? When the Old Woman mentioned her grandfather, Xian Guiying clearly remembered the Old Woman''s expression. She was gritting her teeth in anger. Xian Guiying nodded, and Qin Gengxin left the room to change his clothes. Today is Monday, and he has to go to the office. Just as he turned around, Xian Guiying suddenly asked, "Do my grandfather and your grandmother know each other?" Qin Gengxin stopped and turned his head to look at her. "Why do you ask?" "Oh, nothing, I''m just asking." The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched when she suddenly realized how gossipy she was. **** "Boss, Mrs. Bai will come to see you at 2 o''clock this afternoon. Should we postpone our meeting with Mr. Hao?" Huang Jingguo asked as he placed the documents on the table. Qin Gengxin was in the middle of a video conversation with an old friend from UK. After hearing Huang Jingguo''s voice, he glanced at him, then smiled at his friend before saying a few more words to the screen and said goodbye. Then he casually pressed a button on the computer and turned to pick up the document Huang Jingguo just delivered. "What is Mrs. Bai doing here? I don''t remember making an appointment with her." "I''m also not sure, but Mrs. Bai is a special case, after all. You always want to work with her, so she called this morning and told me to arrange a meeting with you because she can''t contact you. She will be here at two o''clock." Huang Jingguo looked at Qin Gengxin and said, "Apparently ... It has something to do with her daughter ..." Qin Gengxin''s hand that had just opened the document suddenly stopped. He raised his head and looked at him. "What''s with that expression?" Huang Jingguo chuckled. "No, boss, you also know it too. I''ve been by your side for years and I just found out about your marriage recently, so I''m quite excited about it." "Crazy, I''ve discovered that you have a wife recently although I went to your wedding. By the way, how did your wife educate you? So gossipy like a woman." Qin Gengxin glanced at him with a nonchalant expression. "What I meant is" Huang Jingguo cleared his throat and said with a bold expression, "When I accompanied my wife to the maternity exam, I saw the child moving on the screen. It''s only been three months and she can move. It''s just that my wife can''t feel it. I have come to know that this life is so magical." "So?" Huang Jingguo was usually very straightforward, but he had been doing these roundabout things a little too often. Qin Gengxin was used to it. He flipped through the documents in his hands and looked at the data. "Boss, how long have you and Xian Guiying been married? When will you have a child? If she is pregnant, you should spend her entire pregnancy with her. I read some books and realized that when a woman is pregnant, it is arguably the most fragile and greatest time in her life. She began to give birth to a little life in her womb, and you should accompany her. Accompanying her do every test, feel the baby grow in her womb little by little, and feel the baby''s first movements. You will surely find yourself the happiest man in the world!" "So, boss, since you''re married, let''s not care about some random girls outside. Mrs. Bai''s daughter is indeed young and beautiful, but Xian Guiying isn''t bad either. She''s also capable and beautiful, and she''s Xian Enterprise''s boss. It''s better not to do something like have two ships on yourself." Chapter 570 - It’s Still Too Early To Decide Qin Gengxin frowned, "I realized that you don''t want to work these days anymore. If you don''t want to earn money for your child''s powdered milk, go ahead. Scram after you get your last paycheck." Huang Jingguo''s eyelids twitched. "Alright, I won''t say again. I really want to share with you about a father''s experience, and I was treated like this! Boss, you are so unfair." "F*ck off." Qin Gengxin frowned and cursed. Huang Jingguo had been by his side for years, so he naturally knew that Qin Gengxin wasn''t really angry. He was just impatient. Huang Jingguo immediately laughed and left after a while. Qin Gengxin stared at the tightly closed office door, frowning slightly. He suddenly thought of Xian Guiying''s words in the children''s hospital before. When he asked that question, she said, ''She''s already moving in my stomach ...'' Was pregnancy the greatest and weakest time for women? Then why did she intend to endure the pain from the beginning? Even though she already knew that the child could be sick after birth, she still wanted to give birth to the child? Why didn''t she complain at all? A thought flashed through his mind. That day at the Xian Family Residence, as he rushed in, Xian Guiying''s eyes held back the signs of shock and inevitable discomfort. Then he remembered the day of the wedding day when pointing to the spot between her and him, drawing a line in the air with his finger. At that time, he said that since she had chosen to bind their relationship and their marriage in this way, their marriage would henceforth be nothing more than a thin line. An obstacle between them that she could never cross again, a distance that she would never reach. At that time, her face was calm, and she still stood tall and straight. Many scenes suddenly flashed through his mind. Annoyed, Qin Gengxin slammed the document heavily on the table and rubbed the space between his eyebrows. The coffee cup on the table swayed along with the shaking of the table. It was just like his heart, shaking to the point where it was no longer stable. **** Two o''clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Bai punctually arrived at the Qin Corporation''s main office building. Although Qin Gengxin did not hold a meeting, he also arranged to meet with some people from the Secretary''s Department to discuss a few things in the small conference room until the secretary''s manager called the company call line and Qin Gengxin received the call. "President Qin, Chairman Bai from Bai Group is here. She said that she had called you before to make an appointment to meet up with you." In the morning, Huang Jingguo had mentioned this. Although Qin Gengxin did not refuse, he also did not make any special preparations. He just answered, hung up the phone, closed the document in his hands, and said, "For the next two weeks, I don''t feel the need for me to tell you which project is most important. If you have any questions, ask Huang Jingguo. I have something to do, so I take my leave first." After the people in the meeting room left, Qin Gengxin glanced at his phone and walked out calmly. Mrs. Bai had been waiting for a long time in the special VIP lounge. Next to her, there was Bai Nuying, who wore clean office clothes. The mother and daughter duo were in the middle of a conversation when Qin Gengxin pushed open the door and entered. He glanced at them once before Mrs. Bai smiled and nodded at him, "Are you done? I''m sorry if I am bothering you." Bai Nuying looked at Qin Gengxin happily. Then, she stood up and respectfully nodded at him. "Hello, President Qin!" Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched as he walked in. He first politely nodded at Mrs. Bai, "You''ve been waiting for a long time, right? I was talking to someone from the Secretary Department and took up quite a bit of time." "I''m fine. It was originally a sudden invitation, yet you accepted my invitation in your busy schedule. Consider it was giving me a lot of faces." Mrs. Bai put down the teacup in her hand before turning her head to look at the blushing girl next to her. Frowning, she didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. "This little girl, she really can''t stay still. She always likes wandering around." Bai Nuying smiled and looked at Qin Gengxin. He also smiled at her. "How is it? Are you feeling better?" "I''m fine, it''s just a false alarm, but if you don''t arrive on time that night, I''m worried that I''m really going to be harassed by those hooligans." Bai Nuying bit her lower lip and smile awkwardly. Qin Gengxin just laughed calmly. "Since you''re in Boston, as a host, I shouldn''t have let you get hurt, so I blamed myself for not telling you in advance about those areas. Good thing you''re fine." "One of the two things I came here today was to thank you, President Qin, for rescuing my daughter that night and not letting her be tainted by those hooligans. I didn''t expect this girl to just sit on the street like that when she went out at night." "Gengxin, actually, you don''t have to always call me Mrs. Bai, just Aunt Bai. We''ve known each other for a long time, and now that you''ve saved my daughter, we''re no longer strangers. We''re like family." "Naturally, I never thought of you as a stranger. Still, we''re in company, and the title we put out is just a form of address, isn''t it, Mrs. Bai?" Qin Gengxin quietly changed the topic. He tucked his hand into his pocket casually, smiling naturally. Mrs.Bai nodded and didn''t pursue the matter as she continued, "The second thing I''m coming today is I''m going back to New York next week, and Nuying wanted to start her training in Qin Corporation tomorrow. Is it convenient for you to temporarily arrange a position for her?" Ever since Mrs. Bai had come to Boston, Qin Gengxin already knew that this matter would happen. Thus, he curled his lips and said, "Bai Nuying just graduated, don''t you want to let her play for another two years? Mrs. Bai, you really have the heart to let your daughter fly out so early." "She already said that she wouldn''t stay in the university anymore, so what can I do about it?" Mrs. Bai smiled helplessly and turned around to look at the embarrassed face of Bai Nuying. She then said with a faint smile, "I''ll have to trouble you in the future, Gengxin." "Alright, I''ll get Huang Jingguo to arrange a job for her later, but since she''s working in Qin Corporation, she should prepare to suffer the hardships here. Mrs. Bai, you should know my temperament." "I know, just treat this girl as if she''s a regular employee. There''s no need for you to arrange special tasks." "President Qin, I''m fine with any job, go ahead and arrange it." Bai Nuying interrupted the conversation. Qin Gengxin nodded. After chatting for a while, Mrs. Bai seemed to know that Qin Gengxin was busy. Seeing that he sometimes looked up at the time, she knew that he had other things to do, so she just chatted for a while before leaving with her daughter. When Mrs. Bai left, the smile on Qin Gengxin''s face gradually faded. He turned his head to look at the two leaving figures sent by his secretary, and his expression darkened. "Boss, are you really planning on putting her in the company?" Huang Jingguo asked with uncertainty as soon as he entered the lounge, Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He just stood by the window and looked outside. He held a cigarette in his hand and a faint smoke lingered at his fingertips. "Boss, it''s not that I''m a blabbermouth. It was obvious that she liked you and wanted to get close to you by working here. If her goal were only this simple, then that would be fine. But who was Mrs. Bai? She is the most famous female profiteer in the American business world. How many outstanding business people have fallen into her hands over the past few years? Furthermore, who would be so willing to directly stuff meat into our mouths? On one side, there is the possibility of giving cooperation with our company, while on the other side, there is the possibility of sending her daughter as bait. Even though on the surface, she looks like she loves her daughter and follows her daughter''s wishes, but according to Mrs. Bai''s usual style, do you think she would possibly give us such a huge advantage so easily?" Qin Gengxin took a puff on his cigarette and continued staring at the building across from him. "Of course she won''t easily give out such a huge piece of meat." Huang Jingguo was stunned for a moment. "Since you know about it, then Bai Nuying--" "She will push her daughter out to be a fool. It''s still too early to decide which one of us will be the one to end up with the benefit. We''ll see who has the best acting skill. Me or her." With that, Qin Gengxin turned around and pushed the tip of his cigarette into the ashtray. He glanced at Huang Jingguo, "If she wants to suck my blood, you''ll have to see if your boss will let her." Chapter 571 - It Was Always Her Fault Huang Jingguo''s mouth twitched. "You scared me. I thought you''re dazzled by her beauty, so you let the tiger into your own den to fight for the chassis. You just put a long line to fish ..." Receiving Qin Gengxin''s gaze, Huang Jingguo immediately shut his mouth. However, after hesitating for a moment, he frowned. "Then, Bai Nuying " "Mrs. Bai is actually betting a lot this time as well. After all, Bai Nuying''s heart is indeed with me. It''s not hard to get her to turn sides and suck out the blood from the Bai as well." "It can''t be a beauty trick, right?" Huang Jingguo asked with a straight face. Qin Gengxin frowned and looked at him with disdain. "Is your boss that despicable?" Huang Jingguo immediately shrugged his shoulders. ''f you''re not despicable, who else would be more despicable and understand your expression better than me?'' But Huang Jingguo didn''t say anything and remained silent. *** Two days later, the black Bentley drove into the villa. When Dalisay and Darna heard the sound of a car, they hurriedly opened the door and went out to greet the Qin couple and the elderly grandmother. The Old Woman vomited twice before getting off the plane due to the turbulence. After getting off the plane and finally boarding the car, she immediately rested with her eyes half-closed. Dalisay and Darna went to help the Old Woman. Qin Gengxin winked and told them to unload the luggage inside the car. He then walked to the back seat and patiently coaxed the Old Woman, who could barely open her eyes. "Mom, how is it? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?" Mrs. Qin also wanted to go over and help her up. The Old Woman waved her hand. "I''m fine. It''s much better now. Now that I''m this old, I won''t be able to play around with you, youngsters anymore." "Help her get inside to lie down." As Qin Xiaowen said this, he also took some luggage from the car bonnet. "Where''s Guiying? Didn''t you say that she had sprained her ankle and was resting at home? Why didn''t I see her?" Mrs. Qin suddenly turned her head to look at the open front door of the villa and then looked at the two servants, who seemed to be attentive as she spoke with a bit of displeasure. "Her ankle is quite injured. The doctor warned that she must be bedridden this week. She can''t come out to pick you all up. Mom, go inside first." Qin Gengxin said quickly. Although this was a reasonable argument, Mrs. Qin was still not very satisfied, but she didn''t say anything. At that moment, a sound came from the other side of the door. Xian Guiying was holding onto a crutch. It was unknown when she had walked down the stairs and stood in front of the door. "Dad, mom, grandmother!" Xian Guiying looked at them with a bright smile on her face. She held her crutch with one arm and walked with little difficulty, "I accidentally twisted my ankle a few days ago and I can''t move around too much. As I heard the sound of a car upstairs, I wanted to go down, but my speed is a bit slow." What Xian Guiying said made sense. Mrs. Qin''s slight dissatisfaction disappeared from her face. She only nodded and said, "It''s fine. How did you get so badly hurt?" "Let''s go inside first." Qin Xiaowen carried his luggage and walked inside. Obviously, he didn''t like listening to the endless chatter between women. Mrs. Qin didn''t say anything further and followed him. The Old Woman patted Qin Gengxin''s hand and said, "Gengxin, the last time grandma brought a puppy was because I didn''t know that Qianqian had an allergy to dog fur, and also Guiying didn''t say anything to me. If you have something to say, say it out loud, Don''t speak behind my back." "Yes, grandma, you''re right. Let''s go inside first. Don''t think so much when you''re not feeling well." Qin Gengxin smiled patiently. Xian Guiying pursed her lips speechlessly but continued to smile with great effort. The Old Woman''s attitude back then clearly showed that she wouldn''t allow her to speak. What did Xian Guiying do wrong? At that time, this Old Woman would probably think that it was her fault. If there''s a conflict and the Old Woman was at fault, she will use her grandson to side with her. Well, it was Xian Guiying''s fault again. No matter what, it was always her fault. Xian Guiying had already mentally prepared herself for the Old Woman''s temper. She only smiled as she went over to welcome her. "Grandmother, what you''ve said is that I wasn''t thoughtful enough and made you suffer. If it is then, I would like to apologize to you. Please don''t be angry ~" With a straight face, the Old Woman glanced at her but did not say a word. She pulled Qin Gengxin and let him help her into the house. "Madam " Seeing that they had all entered, Darna quickly walked to Xian Guiying and called out to her in a small voice. Xian Guiying glanced at her. She knew that Darna was feeling wronged for her sake, so she just smiled and said, "It''s alright. Bring the luggage inside." Qin Wenqian was in the bathroom next to the living room, taking a pee. Since the servants and her mother weren''t by her side, she didn''t know how to lift her own pants, so she walked around carrying half of her pants while staring at the people entering the house. When she saw her father and mother, she blinked and ran to Xian Guiying''s feet and called out, "Mommy." "Qianqian isn''t playing upstairs today?" Mrs. Qin immediately saw Qin Wenqian and smiled. Even the last time Qin Wenqian pulled her ear, she''s still her granddaughter. Qin Gengxin helped the Old Woman sit on the couch, turned to pick up the luggage from Qin Xiaowen, then signaled to the servant to bring these bags upstairs. Then he turned to look at Qin Wenqian''s bare ass. "Why did this child run out just like that?" Qin Xiaowen also raised his eyebrows. Although he asked this question, he still had a smile on his face, as if the child''s behavior amused him. With luggage in hand, Dalisay and Darna had no time to spare at Qin Wenqian and could only carry them upstairs. Xian Guiying placed her crutch near the door, then squatted down to help her daughter put on her pants while saying with a bit of embarrassment, "I think Qianqian ran out when she heard the car as she went to the toilet. Even though she knew how to pee herself, she still didn''t know how to wear pants." "What are you embarrassed at? A child this young, it would be weird if she could put on her own pants." Seeing Qin Wenqian''s good complexion this time, although she turned a blind eye to her grandparents, she was not as shy as last time. It was obvious that she had met them last time and had a vague impression of what was going on. Mrs. Qin walked over with a smile and squatted down. "Qianqian, could you let grandma hug you, please? In the future, if mommy is busy, grandma will help you put on your pants." Qin Wenqian turned around and looked at her. Blinking her eyes, she took a few steps back and leaned into Xian Guiying''s arms. Then she looked at Qin Gengxin with a little doubt and fear in her eyes. Even though the little girl was still young, she seemed to remember something that happened not long ago. Consciously she didn''t like this grandmother who was mean to her mother. There was no intimacy in her eyes, just nervousness and faint rejection. "This ... Gengxin, why is your daughter so afraid of us? You and Guiying don''t usually take her out to meet people?" Mrs. Qin turned her head to ask her son. Obviously, it would not be good for her to say anything to Xian Guiying in front of him, so she pointed her spearhead at her son. "Qianqian is still young, so it is natural if she''s afraid of unfamiliar people. If she is warm to everyone she just met, then she would hug anyone she wanted to hug. Wouldn''t she be easily taken away?" Qin Gengxin walked over with a smile and, at the same time, supporting Xian Guiying, who was squatting on the ground. He handed her crutch and said, "Your ankle still doesn''t heal, go sit over there." Xian Guiying nodded and stood up. She then nodded at Mrs. Qin. "Mom, you should go take a seat as well." Mrs. Qin didn''t get to hug her granddaughter and was somewhat reluctant. She merely glanced at her and nodded meaningfully. Qin Gengxin bent down to pick Qin Wenqian. The moment she was lifted, she immediately put her arms around his neck and put her face against his chin. She asked with a confused expression, "Daddy, what is grandmother?" Qin Xiaowen also walked over with a smile. He smiled as he looked at the cute little kid in his son''s arms. He rubbed her little nose and said, "Little darling, grandmother is daddy''s mother. So, she is your grandmother." Chapter 572 - Perfect Match "Right. Grandma is daddy''s mom, meanwhile, grandpa is daddy''s father." Mrs. Qin also looked at Qin Wenqian with a smile. "Grandma won''t hurt you. Can Qianqian let grandma hug you a little?" Qin Wenqian hesitantly looked into Qin Gengxin''s face. Her eyes were full of questions and curiosity. Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow and smiled. "Grandpa and grandma will love you like mommy and daddy did. Don''t be afraid, hm?" Qin Wenqian nodded as if she understood something. When Mrs. Qin and Qin Xiaowen extended their hands over, she timidly shrunk her neck. On the other side, Xian Guiying was sitting opposite the Old Woman. Seeing that the Old Woman was leaning on the couch without saying anything, but was watching Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying smiled as she pushed a plate of fruit onto the table and handed her a slice of apple. "Grandmother, you must be hungry, right? Eat some fruit first while waiting for Dalisay and Darna to finish preparing lunch." The Old Woman glanced at her and gave a long "En". However, she didn''t accept it. She said indifferently, "Put it there. I can eat when I want." Xian Guiying put down the apple while smiling. Dalisay and Darna had already put down their belongings and went downstairs. She looked at them and signaled them to open the living room window so that the Old Woman could rest more comfortably. The Old Woman saw her attentive and considerate actions, but she did not express her thoughts. She only looked at the scene of Qin''s Couple playing with the child and treated Xian Guiying like an air. What a stubborn and strange Old Woman. In this world, there was no such thing as love or hatred. She had never come into contact with this Old Woman, but this Old Woman had treated her as an enemy. She could also tell that this Old Woman was not rejecting her as her granddaughter-in-law. It was like the one she was rejecting was the Xian Family. However, Xian Guiying didn''t ask any further questions. She lowered her head and caressed the wound on her ankle, mentally calculating that she wouldn''t be able to recover completely this week. On the other side, Mrs. Qin finally got what she wanted and hugged Qin Wenqian in her arms. Qin Xiaowen and his wife stood by the window, playing and teasing their granddaughter. They looked very happy. Qin Gengxin quietly watched his parents happily hugging Qin Wenqian by the window. It was unknown what he was thinking, but a faint smile actually appeared on his face. Xian Guiying hadn''t seen this smile on his face in a long time. Qin Gengxin originally had a gentle side, but he rarely showed it to others. However, Xian Guiying had felt it before. "Hehe, in the end, this child is still a bit afraid of strangers. However, if we keep playing with her, she would slowly get closer to us." Qin Xiaowen teased the child over there for a while, then he walked towards the Old Woman with a smile. He sat down on the other couch. Qin Xiaowen then smiled at Xian Guiying. "Don''t keep everything in your heart in the future. We are family, you don''t need to worry too much about it. If Gengxin hadn''t told your mother-in-law about Qianqian''s allergy to dog fur on the way back, we wouldn''t even know." Xian Guiying just nodded her head. "I understand." "Gengxin has the intention to bring up these matters. It can be seen that he is defending you to your mother-in-law. At first, I thought that there was some enmity between you two, husband and wife. However, it seems that I was overthinking it." Qin Xiaowen smiled and looked at the calm Old Woman, "Mom, are you still not feeling well? Should you go up and rest?" "I''m not that spoiled. I can stay here for a while!" The Old Woman glanced at Xian Guiying indifferently. Clearly, there was a hidden meaning behind her words. Xian Guiying didn''t mean actually to go upstairs to rest, but hearing the Old Woman''s words, she smiled, "Grandma may be old, but I can say that she''s healthy. Unlike us teenagers who don''t exercise enough." The Old Woman snorted coldly and turned her head to look at Mrs. Qin and Qin Wenqian, completely ignoring her. Qin Xiaowen shook his head slightly at the Old Woman''s attitude. He wanted to say something to calm Xian Guiying down, but Qin Gengxin already walked towards them. He sat down next to Xian Guiying, bent down with concern, and touched her ankle. "How is it? Still so painful?" His concern about Xian Guiying attracted the Old Woman''s attention. Mrs. Qin, who was hugging Qin Wenqian, was also looking back and forth. Seeing that her son seemed to be on good terms with Xian Guiying, there were some questions in her eyes. Qin Gengxin had been very busy at the company for the past few days, but no matter how busy he was, he will find time to go back and spend time with his daughter. Recently, Qin Wenqian has become more cheerful. When Qin Gengxin went home, he just nodded at Xian Guiying and entered the study room without saying a word. Therefore Xian Guiying asked Dalisay and Darna to set up a sofa bed in the study. For the past few nights, he had always slept in the study. She remembered that time when he said he would think about their current relationship. But did he think about it? Was such respect the result of his consideration? At this moment, Xian Guiying looked up and met his gaze with a smile. "Much better. The swelling has already subsided, but I still don''t have the strength to walk. I think I''ll need another three or four days before I can walk like normally." Qin Gengxin retracted his hand and looked at her, then turned to the Old Woman and said, "Grandmother, it''s rare for Guiying to have a day off, and coincidentally I also have a day off, so both of us will accompany you here." "En." After thinking for a while, the Old Woman said, "Ten years ago, your father let you start managing the company on your own, and a few years later, the CEO power directly handed to you. You spend your whole life busying managing the company, while your father only knew traveling and spending time playing with birds. Now that you''re free, you should spend your time with your child more." Qin Xiaowen laughed and said, "Qin Corporation back then was built up by your grandfather. Although I helped out quite a bit, but in terms of business, I am still not as good as my son. You see, he had already reached such a large agreement before he was even twenty years old, and he was even more nimble than me in terms of planning, management, and innovation. I only wanted to let this brat try in the beginning, but I never expected that this brat really did not disappoint me." As he said that, Qin Xiaowen patted Qin Gengxin on the shoulder with a proud face, "I am fortunate for having you as my son. Qin Corporation has been expanded by you. From a company that has just opened to one of the top Five Hundred companies in the world. In a few years, I may not be able to maintain my position as chairman of the board of directors!" Qin Xiaowen''s gaze moved to Xian Guiying, who was quietly smiling. "But speaking of this, Guiying is also a capable child. She was only in her early twenties when Zihao handed over the Xian Enterprise to her, and after all these years, the company has always been steady in her hands, completely different when it was under her brother back then. Being able to stand together side by side, you two really are a perfect match." Chapter 573 - I’m Asking Guiying, I Didn’t Ask You "Dad, you''re too kind." Xian Guiying said with a smile. Qin Gengxin''s arm suddenly moved to her waist and hugged her gently. After that, he hugged her tightly, and her body uncontrollably moved closer to his side. Qin Xiaowen saw the couple''s natural intimacy and happiness and couldn''t help but laugh even harder. "Forget about it, let''s not talk about the things we did at work. It''s so rare for us to spend time together for so many years. Guiying, if there''s anything wrong with Gengxin, you have to tell dad. Let dad call the shots for you, okay?" Xian Guiying had already calmed down and nodded embarrassedly. She lifted her head to look at Qin Gengxin, and seeing that his expression hadn''t changed, she maintained a faint smile. "Did you see your mother-in-law?" Qin Xiaowen laughed as he pointed at Mrs. Qin, who was still hugging Qin Wenqian. "Once she hogged Qianqian, I will never have a chance to hug her again. Since you are still young, hurry up and give me another grandson or granddaughter. Our Qin Family needs to have a lot of grandchildren." Xian Guiying froze for a moment, but Qin Gengxin''s grip on her waist tightened. She looked at him again hesitantly, only to see him lowered his head and looked at her with a gentle expression. Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. She didn''t know whether he was ridiculing her or just teasing, but she quietly frowned. She didn''t like this kind of strange feeling and wanted to push him away, but he kept on holding onto her waist, and the strength in his hands was something that she couldn''t get rid of even when she was secretly using all of her strength. After behaving like a stranger for two years and now living a life of complete respect? Was she dreaming? Xian Guiying then glared at Qin Gengxin with her eyes, signaling him not to speak ridiculous nonsense. Qin Gengxin pursed his lips. He noticed the obvious warning and struggled in her eyes. While Xian Guiying was secretly pinching his thigh, he suddenly lowered his head and whispered into her ear with a smile, "Cooperate a little for me!" It wasn''t as if she didn''t want to cooperate, but how can they produce another child? Could it be that she would be able to conceive another child out of thin air with just a nod of her head? Qin Gengxin seemed to have misunderstood her. He raised his eyebrows and bit her ear, causing her to lose her wits. Finally, she stopped struggling and stared at him with a blank look. "If it really is going to happen, then, of course, I won''t let you think of a way yourself. Don''t look at me with such an expression." Xian Guiying''s hair stood on end as she heard the flirtatious tone in his voice. What did he mean? Could it be that in order to satisfy his parent''s desire to have many children, he wanted to use her, a name-calling wife, as a machine to bear children? When she thought of a possibility, Xian Guiying''s face stiffened and her eyes were filled with resistance and disbelief. Of course, this attitude was only towards him alone. She quietly glared at him. Implying that no matter how deep her feelings for him were, she would never be able to lower herself to such a level. She used her mouth to warn him, "You! Scumbag!" Qin Gengxin only smiled, looked down at her, and said in a voice only she could hear, "Perhaps from the first day of marriage, you should have practiced." There was a teasing look in his eyes, but Xian Guiying wasn''t sure if he was teasing her or was saying seriously. Xian Guiying was extremely afraid that he would get serious. If he really got to that point, she would definitely not be able to bear it any longer. Her love was never cheap! Nor would it have reached such a state! Her expression was very firm and her meaning was very clear. Qin Gengxin pretending not to see the meaning in her eyes as he put his arm around her shoulder, then turned to Qin Xiaowen, who was looking at them with a questioning look. "Don''t keep looking at us. In front of you, she is still a little woman, and there are times when she''s embarrassed." "I was wondering why the girl''s expression changed so much." Qin Xiaowen smiled and shook his head, "Guiying, you don''t have to be shy. We are family now, and you are the daughter-in-law of our Qin Family. But as for these words, I won''t say them too deeply. The two of you can think about it for yourself, don''t feel pressured." Qin Xiaowen''s words brought Xian Guiying, who was still arguing with Qin Gengxin, back to her senses. She turned around and smiled, "Thank you, dad." The Old Woman stroked her forehead as she sized up Xian Guiying''s and Qin Gengxin''s expressions. She seemed to have seen something, but at the same time, she also didn''t seem to have seen anything. Later on, when they were eating, Mrs. Qin hugged Qin Wenqian, unwilling to let go of the child while she fed the stew soup to her. Qin Wenqian obediently drank a few mouthfuls of soup. This afternoon, when she was being spoiled, as well as hugged by Mrs. Qin, she did indeed feel that this grandmother was very good to her and even though she wasn''t very obedient like when she was with her mother and father, she was still very happy to be in her grandmother''s arms. Mrs. Qin fed the child while occasionally glancing at Xian Guiying, who was quietly eating and saying, "Guiying, before Gengxin and you got married, he went back to Qin Family and took the time to fix the balcony with the workers. His shoulder was injured by a metal bar. Did it leave any scars? There was a lot of blood at that time." Xian Guiying was stunned. She didn''t know about this. She raised her head to look at Mrs. Qin and saw that she was staring at her with a sharp look. She didn''t know if Mrs. Qin had just asked her a casual question or if she had seen through her son''s intentions, but she was trying to probe her. Xian Guiying then looked at Qin Gengxin, who said with disapproval, "It was just a small wound. It didn''t leave any scars, just a small cut on my skin. It would have healed in a few days." "I''m asking Guiying, I didn''t ask you!" Mrs. Qin glared at her son, "The two of you have been married for two years, and both of you rarely returned home. Of course I don''t know about your situation. I''m asking my daughter-in-law to see if she cares about you. Otherwise, how can I, as your mother, be at ease?" Chapter 574 - How Is Your Relationship With Jiang Ruolan Xian Guiying put down the utensil in her hand. She smiled, got up, poured some scented tea for Mrs. Qin, and then poured some sour and sweet juice into Qin Wenqian''s glass beside her. As she poured, she said, "His injury had indeed recovered a long time ago." Mrs. Qin looked at her doubtfully and turned her head to look at the Old Woman. The Old Woman didn''t say anything. She just sipped the soup and suddenly said, "Gengxin, grandma remembers that you had a birthmark on your butt when you were young. I haven''t seen it since you grew up. It is still there?" After saying that, the Old Woman did not wait for Qin Gengxin to speak and looked directly at the calm Xian Guiying, "Grandson''s wife, how big is his birthmark now? I haven''t seen him for decades. I miss the sight of him walking around naked in front of me." Xian Guiying gaped. How would she know if Qin Gengxin had a birthmark on his butt? On that night in the hotel a few years ago, she hadn''t been able to clearly see what he had on him, let alone in that place. However, after being married for two years, if she didn''t even know what birthmark her own husband had, then it really wouldn''t be justified. Just as she was about to respond, Qin Gengxin secretly tugged on her clothes. She then quietly sat back down and turned to look at him. Seeing that his eyes were fixated on an empty plate on the table opposite her, she paused for a moment and immediately understood what was going on. In the blink of an eye, she smiled as she looked at the Old Woman and Mrs. Qin, who were deep in thought. "Grandmother, did you remember wrongly?" Mrs. Qin''s elegant eyebrows furrowed, and she smiled as she lowered her head to continue feeding Qin Wenqian The Old Woman also glanced at the empty plate they had just been looking at and said nothing. After a while, she said, "That''s probably because I''m too old to remember it properly." The Old Woman was really testing her out! Xian Guiying quietly sighed in relief. She didn''t know how the Old Woman found out, but apparently, she and Mrs. Qin suspected that the couple hadn''t interacted much in the last two years. Qin Gengxin suddenly took Xian Guiying''s favorite muffin and placed it on her plate. "You like to eat this muffin, so eat more. It was rare for someone to take care of Qianqian. Since mom is here, you can rest." His voice was filled with concern and the warmth and tacit understanding between husband and wife. Xian Guiying really liked eating meat and egg muffins, and it was something that Qin Gengxin knew many years ago. She nodded and smiled at the Old Woman, who was looking at her, then picked up the fork to eat the food in front of her. "Speaking of coincidence..." After feeding Qin Wenqian, Mrs. Qin was finally ready to give the child to Qin Xiaowen and let him play with her. Then, while drinking fragrant tea, she looked at Xian Guiying and said, "Your sister-in-law Jiang Ruolan used to be a neighbor of our Qin Family. I would never have thought that a child who has suffered since she was young would have good luck when she grows up and be able to marry Zihao." Upon hearing his mother mentioned this matter, Qin Gengxin''s eyebrows furrowed and he frowned slightly. "Mom." Mrs. Qin acted as if she didn''t hear his son, "I remembered Gengxin always playing with her when they were young, and he was still thinking about her even when he was an adult. I never expected that in just a few years, Ruolan would become his sister-in-law." Xian Guiying smiled. "Yeah, there are a lot of things that we can''t predict in advance." "But come to think of it, Gengxin seemed to have been obsessed with the girl for years. Once we heard he''s going to marry, dad and I sighed in relief. Guiying, how is your relationship with Ruolan? This matter doesn''t affect your relationship with her, right?" "No, I have a good relationship with my sister-in-law and we often talk on the phone. For the past two years, because of my brother''s health, she hasn''t had much contact with the Xian Family. Anyway, my brother is going home soon, so we will definitely keep in touch with each other in the future." Xian Guiying replied with a smile. Mrs. Qin raised her eyebrows. "How rare." Xian Guiying only smiled and noticed Qin Gengxin put down the spoon, not saying a word. She looked at him, but he did not look at her. Jiang Ruolan. This name was the biggest gulf between the two of them. Xian Guiying didn''t know how much Qin Gengxin loved Jiang Ruolan and even now, when she was already married to Xian Zihao, Xian Guiying still didn''t know. Still, she knew that for someone like Qin Gengxin to endure it until now, it was probably because he really loved Jiang Ruolan. This love made her jealous, and it made her hate Jiang Ruolan, but it was only for a moment. Xian Guiying didn''t hate Jiang Ruolan because she knew that she didn''t lose. Even if she lost, she was only losing Qin Gengxin''s feelings. But she didn''t lose to Jiang Ruolan because, in the end, she still married him. Mrs. Qin said this on purpose, probably trying to test their feelings. Afterward, Qin Gengxin talked to Qin Xiaowen about the company. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, so Mrs. Qin seemed to have allayed her suspicions. Mrs. Qin carried Qin Wenqian to their room to sleep tonight. Qin Wenqian reluctantly agreed to sleep with her grandma and she didn''t want to at first, but when Mrs. Qin said she would tell her stories at night, Qin Wenqian obediently staying silent in her arms. When Xian Guiying came out of the bathroom, she saw Qin Gengxin smoking on the balcony. She wiped her hair and walked over. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly heard faint sounds coming from outside before she could open her mouth. She looked at the door with suspicion. Qin Gengxin also turned around and looked at the door, then at Xian Guiying, whose hair was still dripping with water. "They " She whispered. "Grandmother is suspicious. She''s probably eavesdropping." Qin Gengxin pinched the cigarette and said disapprovingly. Chapter 575 - There’s No Need To Let Your Imagination Go Wild Xian Guiying''s hand holding the towel stiffened as she stared at Qin Gengxin in disbelief. She then looked toward the door. "What era is this? Is there even such a thing as listening to someone from the door?" She muttered under her breath as she looked at the door from afar. She couldn''t help but wonder what kind of conversation did the Old Woman wanted to listen to. It wasn''t like they were putting on a show in front of a mansion. This Old Woman truly was an amazing woman! "Considering grandma''s age, she came from that era and her mind is a bit old-fashioned. It''s natural for her to do something like that." Qin Gengxin also said softly before he closed the door to the balcony. He then raised his voice, "Is your hair dry? Hurry up and sleep." His voice was loud enough for people outside the door to hear. He then pulled on his shirt collar and walked to the bathroom. Xian Guiying just looked at him. Originally, she wanted to talk about the matter of having a baby, but since the Old Woman was outside, she didn''t know how to say it. She immediately replied loudly, "Not yet." After saying that, she turned around and took out a hairdryer. Qin Gengxin went straight into the bathroom. There was no sound from outside the door, nor were there any footsteps. It was likely that the Old Woman had not left yet. Xian Guiying blew on her hair as she looked at the door from time to time. She tried to figure out what the Old Woman wanted to hear. Did she want to listen to the sounds of her grandson and her granddaughter-in-law in bed? It can''t be, right? Thinking about this, Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. She put down the hairdryer, smoothed her hair with her fingers, and changed back into a light nightgown. Originally, she was supposed to sleep and read a few pages of a magazine before bed, but after hearing the sound of water in the bathroom, she thought for a moment and sat still on the bed. When she thought about the Old Woman''s personality and then thought about her grandfather, she suddenly felt relieved. It seemed that the temperament of the men of her Xian Family was not considered eccentric. The strangeness actually lies in the Qin Family. It was unknown how her grandfather had offended this Old Woman many years ago. Qin Gengxin came out of the shower with only a towel wrapped around his waist while the other hand dried his hair. He saw Xian Guiying wearing a nightgown only until her hips. She was sitting at the chair in the corner of the room, reading a magazine. His gaze lingered at her for a moment before he walked over and snatched the magazine in her hand. He closed it and put it down on the table. Xian Guiying abruptly looked at him. "You " However, Qin Gengxin signaled for her to sleep. When Xian Guiying frowned and refused to cooperate, he pointed with his chin toward the door, reminding her not to ruin the show. Xian Guiying pouted and sat on the bed. She lifted the blanket and went inside. Then she rolled to the other side of the bed with her eyes closed. She didn''t want to give the blanket to him. Qin Gengxin looked at her rare childish action with a smile. He grabbed an empty glass, walked to the door, and opened it. The Old Woman stood by the door. When the door opened, she was startled for a moment. She quickly stood up and smiled at her grandson. "You''re still awake?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows. The Old Woman was standing at an angle that allowed her to see Xian Guiying, who had gone to bed. She then looked back to Qin Gengxin. He seemed perfectly normal, with only his lower body wrapped in a towel. "Ah, the flush valve on the toilet in my room seems broken. I just went to the toilet in the other room and passed by." The Old Woman casually explained and did not intend to leave right away. She looked at the bed and said, "She''s asleep? Since she''s already sleeping, I won''t bother her anymore." Qin Gengxin smiled. "Then you should go to bed early." With that, he closed the door and placed the empty glass back on the table. When he looked at the bed, Xian Guiying was already crawling out from under the blanket and staring at him with a judgmental look. Qin Gengxin remained silent and stared back at her. There was an emotion in his eyes, and that emotion was very natural, so natural that her hand, which was still holding onto the blanket, loosened a little. He then pulled the blanket over himself and lay on the side of the bed, sharing the blanket with her. At the same time, he whispered, "There''s no need to let your imagination go wild." "I do not imagine anything. My mind is in a mess and today is the first time in my life I''ve seen someone trying to eavesdrop on us outside the door. It feels really weird." Xian Guiying spoke in a low voice as she told him the truth. Afterward, she gently moved to the side and kept a distance away from him. Sensing her soft movements, Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He had just picked up a magazine she had read before, and since it was a business magazine, he started reading it. As he read, he said, "You can go to sleep." They had known each other for eleven years and had been husband and wife for two years. Other than that night when he was drunk, they had never shared the same bed together. This kind of married life, which was far too real, had actually made Xian Guiying, who was used to the cold and hostile relationships, feel at ease and not panic. Qin Gengxin read the magazine seriously under the light of the bedside lamp. Xian Guiying only looked at him for a moment before she lay on her back and covered herself with a blanket. She turned around with her back facing him and closed her eyes. The bedroom was very quiet, with only the occasional sound of flipping through the pages of a magazine. When Qin Gengxin turned to the next page, he saw a photo of himself on it. Usually, he didn''t read a lot of magazines, but he knew that because of his identity, the PR department often spreads some positive news to the media, consolidating his reputation. He didn''t think about it at first, but when he looked around the room, he saw there were some old magazines on the small shelf next to the edge of the bed. Eighty percent of these magazines had news about him or even interviews with the higher-ups of Qin Corporation. Chapter 576 - If You Really Have No Feelings For Me, I Will Leave You When Qin Gengxin reached for another magazine, found there still had his picture, he closed the magazine and turned to Xian Guiying, who was sleeping with her back to him. He looked at her for a long time before the faint sound of retreating footsteps could be heard from outside the door. Xian Guiying couldn''t sleep at all. She sighed in relief when she heard the sound of footsteps leaving. She suddenly turned and folded her hands on the pillow, placed her cheeks on them. She adjusted her position and stared at Qin Gengxin. She looked at him for a moment, as if she had already guessed something, and then she sat up and grabbed the magazine he was reading. She put it down neatly and said, "This is the business magazine bought by Dalisay, she ordered it for me. Usually I will read them before I go to bed." In the past two years, she hadn''t really paid much attention to Qin Gengxin. She only saw his pictures in magazines and knew that he hadn''t changed at all. Seeing that Qin Gengxin was just looking at her and said nothing, Xian Guiying immediately closed her mouth. Then, with a faint smile, she lay down as if nothing had happened. Xian Guiying lifted the blanket over her body and said in a muffled voice, "I''m going to sleep." After that, she closed her eyes with a wronged look on her face. Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched slightly as he looked at the upset expression on Xian Guiying''s face. That kind of behavior reminded him of her many years ago when she was still a little girl of about twenty. The expression on her face was often vivid and lifelike, and the current Xian Guiying, after being tempered by the passage of time, often suppressed too many emotions. They had all become so unfamiliar with themselves that they had almost forgotten the many traces of eleven years ago. He suddenly recalled the night when they had an affair. Qin Gengxin tried his best to recall the night. He could barely recall some fragments, but they were not coherent. Only a little bit warm and he also could even recall the time when he touched the soft skin. He was so overwhelmed by the woman''s beauty that he was completely unable to control himself. It wasn''t that he hadn''t found the reason, but he just couldn''t remember how it had happened. Suddenly, Qin Gengxin thought of the scene that he had deliberately forgotten. Feeling the change in his lower body, he frowned and switched off the bedside lamp. Xian Guiying was losing her sleep. She struggled with herself for a long time before finally falling asleep two hours later. When she woke up the next morning, she found that her body was feeling very warm and there was a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar smell attacking her nose. When she opened her eyes, she found that she had actually been in Qin Gengxin''s embrace at some point in time. Xian Guiying hesitated as she looked down at their blanket, then at his arms, then at his face. Qin Gengxin hadn''t woken up yet. The way he hugged her with half of his arm around her waist seemed to be the most appropriate and it made her feel warm and protected. Xian Guiying was in no hurry to push him away. She kept looking at his sleeping face. Just as she was about to get up, Qin Gengxin seemed to sense the movement. He woke up and opened his sleepy eyes. Finally, he frowned, raised his arm, rubbed it between his eyebrows, and turned to look at the sliver of sunlight that peeked out of the curtain. Then he looked back at Xian Guiying, who was resting on his other arm. Her face was calm and natural. Only then did he realize what was going on. He looked at the arm around her waist and then looked at her. After a two-moment silence, he asked, "When did you wake up?" Xian Guiying just looked at him as she lay calmly next to him. Her head rested on his arm. She didn''t move when she gently said, "Just now." Seeing that she looked very comfortable lying like this, Qin Gengxin looked at her intently. When Xian Guiying woke up, she didn''t move at all. The thin nightgown she was wearing fell slightly from her shoulders, revealing her sacred, white shoulders. She didn''t know it and she just quietly leaned on his side without moving away, and she was not actively doing anything. Qin Gengxin stared sharply at her, then lowered his head to look at the blanket. He pulled the blanket over their body, covering Xian Guiying''s exposed shoulders. His actions were gentle, like a perfect husband coaxing his beloved wife to continue sleeping. Xian Guiying suddenly remembered that she always imagined such a morning once upon a time. In her world, she didn''t need so many things. The happiness she wanted was just to wake up every morning with him by her side. Qin Gengxin continued to stare at her. After so long, he was finally able to look away, and covered her face with the blanket, then said in a clear, slightly hoarse voice, "Stop looking at me like that. Men have the most hormones in the morning. If you really don''t want me to do something that you might regret, then continue to sleep." Just as he was about to get up, Xian Guiying suddenly sat up and flipped him over, pushing him back onto the bed. "You ..." Qin Gengxin was shocked by her sudden action. He lowered his head to look at Xian Guiying, who pressed against him like a kitten about to do something bad. His eyes twitched, "What do you want to do?" "Eleven years!" Xian Guiying pressed down on him, not allowing him to move. Lying on his body, she pressed down on his four limbs, her clear gaze was fixed on his eyes that had long since deepened a little. "Qin Gengxin, it''s been eleven years. Tell me, when I finally wavered and decided to give up this marriage and this unrequited love, why did you suddenly lie beside me? Why did you suddenly treat me gently like this?" Qin Gengxin paused. "I " "It has nothing to do with your parents and grandmother." Xian Guiying took the lead, she pinched the space between his neck and shoulder. Her neat nails pressed against his neck, her clear eyes like shrewd cats. "You don''t have to do this if it''s just to deal with your parents!" "I beg you, please tell me. In these eleven years, did you have the slightest bit of feeling between a man and a woman for me? Tell me clearly! I don''t want to be too hopeful with this marriage when it ends in sadness. You just have to give me an answer now. Do we really have no future? Otherwise, if you really have no feelings for me, I will leave you. I will completely leave your world!" Her hands were still pinching his neck. Although her grip wasn''t too strong, she was clearly threatening him. Qin Gengxin just looked at her blankly. What had suddenly aroused the passion and impulsiveness hidden deep in her bones? Chapter 577 - Qin Gengxin’s Anger Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He let her restrain himself. Her eyes were calm at the sight of his indifferent expression, as if she wanted him to make a decision no matter what. He slowly looked down and saw her exposed cleavage. He sighed, raised his eyes, and met her cat-like gaze. Only after a long time did he finally move his stiff arm that she was pressing. "My hand, it''s gone numb ." Xian Guiying didn''t move away but only looked at him. Seeing that she still didn''t move, Qin Gengxin gazed at the emotions in her eyes. Then, he sighed again. Xian Guiying frowned when she heard his sudden sigh. Just as she was about to ask what he meant, her vision suddenly blurred, and she was forcefully pushed back onto the bed by him. She raised her head in shock, but Qin Gengxin suddenly lowered his face until there was an inch left between them. "Xian Guiying." He locked his eyes with hers and said through gritted teeth, "I said, I hate being forced!" Xian Guiying frowned. "I''ve never " "Do you really think that the feelings from all those years ago did not exist? Do you think I, Qin Gengxin, can''t feel anything? "This time, he pressed down on her arm instead, not giving her the slightest chance to struggle or move. His eagle-like gaze locked onto her eye. "All those years I keep you by my side, do you think it''s because of your brother? Yes, Xian Zihao is my good friend, but he is not the one who can''t oppose me whenever he wants to." Xian Guiying immediately understood something from his words, but at the same time, she also didn''t understand what he was saying. She gave up on struggling and just laid on her back, staring at him with wide eyes. As he spoke, his nose touched hers, and from time to time, his lips would touch the corners of her mouth. "I already told you then that I didn''t want to hurt you! But you kept asking for trouble and forcing me! Tell me, what you''re going through now, was it something that I''m forcing on you?" Xian Guiying wanted to raise her hand, but Qin Gengxin held her hand firmly. He interlocked his fingers with hers and fiercely pushed her hand into the blanket. "You haven''t even figured out what kind of man I am. What qualifications do you have to talk about these eleven years with me?!" Xian Guiying was forced to the point that she couldn''t breathe. She looked at him, his chest pressed down on hers. Her face was flushed red, but she refused to open her mouth to beg for mercy. "When you know what the real Qin Gengxin looks like, then you can talk about those eleven years of deep love!" After he said this word by word, he suddenly let go of her hand, stood up, and prepared to leave. However, Xian Guiying suddenly grabbed his arm. She stood up and squeezed his arm while breathing heavily, "What do you mean by that? What is the real you? What do you mean you don''t want to hurt me? Explain yourself!" Qin Gengxin frowned and wanted to get rid of her directly, but she suddenly wrapped her arms around him tightly like a vine. She insisted on holding him back and asked, "What''s wrong? Why can''t you say it? Why are you acting so secretively? I''m not like any other woman, so what are you afraid of?" Qin Gengxin closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He raised his hand to push her away and said impatiently, "Your ankle is still hurt. Lie down and stay asleep. I have to go to the company. I don''t have time to play with you." Xian Guiying refused to let go and continued to cling to his body. "I said let go!" "What''s the matter with you? I won''t let you go if you don''t say it!" This was the first time in Xian Guiying''s life that she had forced someone in that manner. Her arms wrapped around Qin Gengxin''s neck tightly, while her body stuck to his. Her eyes were filled with determination. "Qin Gengxin, before I completely give up on this marriage, don''t think that I will let you away before not answering my question! That was not the real Xian Guiying! The real Xian Guiying is what you see now. You must tell me the truth or I won''t let you go!" Qin Gengxin frowned and pushed her back against the bed, causing her to lose her balance due to her ankle injury. He looked away from her and took a deep breath. "There''s no need for you to go to such an extent. I''m not worth it." With that, he turned around and walked to the door. Xian Guiying just looked at his figure and didn''t chase after him. One of the reasons was her injury, while the other was because if he didn''t want to say it, no matter how much she forced him, it would useless. But after so many years, she finally realized that he had another reason. So, how could she sit still? For the past two years, she had kept to herself and lowered her self-respect to receive his love, but he continued treating her with indifference. She once had heard a story. There''s a man who likes bananas, but if you gave him a load of apples, and then you asked him why he wasn''t moved, he just looked at you indifferently. Then you told him that you spent all your money to buy him a load of apples, but in the end, he was not the least bit touched, then there was definitely a problem with his character! So, yes, Qin Gengxin just liked that. He was a stone-hearted person. It was because she heard this story that she had never felt that he had let her down in any way. Other than the fact that he had ignored his daughter for the past two years, Xian Guiying truly had no complaints. It didn''t matter who was in the right or wrong anymore. She had even chosen to let go. She had chosen to retreat and had chosen to let go of this path of life. But the words he just said were still ringing in her ears. What kind of man was Qin Gengxin? There really was a reason why he was forced to say such words. What did he mean by that? Chapter 578 - Do You Know My Grandfather "Guiying, how long will it take for your ankle to heal?" In the afternoon, Xian Guiying was assisted by Darna to the front yard of the villa to bask in the sun. She was nearly there when she heard Mrs. Qin''s question. Qin Xiaowen had gone to the company by riding in Qin Gengxin''s car in the morning. Even though he was the chief in name, he was, after all, still the owner of the company, so he should check it out carefully. The Old Woman and Mrs. Qin were sitting across the chair, holding grass that appeared out of nowhere. "Actually, it''s not as painful as it was a few days ago. It''s just that the doctor says it''s best not to move around and put too much weight on my feet. That''s why I use a crutch. Mom, don''t worry, I just sprained." Xian Guiying signaled to Darna to return to her job. "Mommy, great-grandmother said she knew how to make a ring!" Pointing to the grass in the Old Woman''s hand, Qin Wenqian turned happily to look at Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying slowly put down her crutch. Mrs. Qin signaled for her to sit down with her eyes, so she sat down. She reached out to pick up a slice of apricot fruit from the small plate and put it into Qin Wenqian''s mouth. Qin Wenqian giggled as she looked at Mrs. Qin. "Grandmother will tell Qianqian about the story of Snow White. Grandpa will carry Qianqian on the plane, and great-grandmother knew how to make a ring for Qianqian. Hehehe ~" "Plane?" Xian Guiying glanced at Mrs. Qin doubtfully. Mrs. Qin looked up at Xian Guiying and said, "It was your father who lifted her up in the air when she went to sleep last night. He said that he was piloting the plane at that time, so this child mysteriously fell in love with it. This morning when she woke up, she even yelled at your father to take her on a plane ~" Xian Guiying smiled understandingly. At first, she was worried Qin Wenqian would not be able to accept so many strangers by her side, but apparently, the blood was thicker than water. Within two days, she had become very close with her grandmother and grandfather. This made Xian Guiying sigh with relief. At least Qin Wenqian was able to cooperate a little. Mrs. Qin was in a much better mood and would not be too rude to her because of what the Old Woman had said. Mrs. Qin lowered her head and smiled as she looked at Qin Wenqian. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and turned to look at Xian Guiying. "Guiying, mom wants to ask you. Can you ask someone''s help to manage the company? Your brother Zihao can also find other suitable people to manage the company, so you might as well quit your job at Xian Enterprise and stay at home." The smile in Xian Guiying''s eyes did not change. "What do you mean?" Mrs. Qin smiled and turned to look at the Old Woman. The Old Woman only focused on knitting the grass in her hands, treating Xian Guiying as air, but her eyelids were slightly raised at this time. She glanced at Xian Guiying in disapproval and said, "A woman should be at home, treating her husband. Why do you have to run everywhere every day? If the husband and wife are so busy, it will definitely affect their relationship." Xian Guiying was about to say something when Mrs. Qin cut her, "Right, Guiying. Seeing how busy you and Gengxin are, even though you have free time now and then but when you have free time, he is busy, and vice versa. If these keep happening, there will be no way for both of you to spend time together and take the time to go back to the country later. Your grandmother''s health is not good these last few years and it''s rare for your father and me to come here. After two years, we finally can see our granddaughter. How can you say makes us, senior, waiting for you every day with bitterness?" "Mom, I understand what you mean. I understand." Xian Guiying smiled and said indifferently, "But women can''t stay home and accompany their children and husband forever. Women also need to have their own careers and have the capital to stand strong in this society. In this day and age, if a woman lives in a house like this without having a career and doing nothing, she will soon be eliminated." "What the heck are you talking about? I''ve lived for so long and I''ve never gone out to work before, and I''ve also lived a good life." The Old Woman had a serious expression on her face. Xian Guiying did not want to argue; arguing with this Old Woman merely asked for trouble. She just smiled and said, "I will try my best to find time to go back with Gengxin to accompany you." Hearing her words, Mrs. Qin knew that Xian Guiying had no intention of quitting her job, so she didn''t say anything else. When the Old Woman was not satisfied and wanted to argue, Mrs. Qin immediately said, "Mom, the lotus porridge you asked Dalisay to make now should be ready now. Let''s come inside and eat it." "It should be hot by now. I''ll eat it later." The Old Woman passed the finished ring to Qin Wenqian, who accepted it happily and played with it in her hands. She was looking at it curiously. Seeing that the Old Woman''s eyes were finally filled with kindness as she looked at Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment before asking, "Grandmother, do you know my grandfather?" The Old Woman''s slightly amiable smile turned stiff for a split-second. Mrs. Qin also looked at Xian Guiying in shock before turning back to look at the unhappy Old Woman. "I''m going to eat lotus seed porridge." The Old Woman suddenly stood up. She didn''t even look at Xian Guiying as she walked back into the villa. As the Old Woman entered the villa, Qin Wenqian picked up the small ring and grabbed Xian Guiying''s hand. "Mommy, mommy. Qianqian will put a ring on you." As she spoke, Qin Wenqian fiddled with Xian Guiying''s fingers and she slipped the ring on her finger. Mrs. Qin smiled and looked down at Xian Guiying''s hand, which was being held by the child. She then looking at the grass ring on her finger and asked, "Guiying, why didn''t you wear the wedding ring?" Xian Guiying was taken aback. She clenched her hand into a fist and pulled them back. Seeing her action, Mrs. Qin looked at her hesitantly, "I remember that when you and Gengxin got married, I was the one who helped you choose the wedding ring. What, don''t tell me you didn''t like that ring? I didn''t notice it until now that you''re not wearing that ring!" Without waiting for Xian Guiying to speak, Mrs. Qin continued, "Gengxin also doesn''t seem to be wearing a ring either. You guys don''t like it?" Chapter 579 - Mrs. Qin Doubt "It''s not like that." Xian Guiying shook her head and laughed, "It is because I work and sometimes I need to go to the most basic factory under the company to do some inspection, and sometimes I also need to lend my hands to them. I was afraid I would lose the ring, so I don''t wear it. How could I not like it? I left the ring in the bedroom cabinet." Mrs. Qin didn''t say anything. She only tried to coax Qin Wenqian, who played with the grass ring in Xian Guiying''s hand and then looked at Xian Guiying''s expression. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Is there a problem between you and Gengxin?" Mrs. Qin probably wanted to ask that question last night. Xian Guiying smiled and said, "Mom, you''re thinking too much." "I hope it''s just my concern." Mrs. Qin sighed. "Your father and I already old, so we don''t want to worry too much about our child. Everyone has their own lives. It''s better to cherish your own blessings." *** The next day, the Old Woman ignored Xian Guiying. It was as if Xian Guiying wasn''t there and she kept doing whatever she wanted. Over the next three days, the Old Woman went to buy some pots of flowers and plants, putting them in the yard. That night, Qin Gengxin called home. Mrs. Qin was the one who answered the phone. He said that he had something to do and would not be back tonight. He told them to rest early. At 8.30 am, Huang Jingguo drove Qin Xiaowen back. Mrs. Qin asks him if her son was really busy tonight until he can''t go home. Huang Jingguo grumbled and only said that he had something to do. At that time, Xian Guiying stood right next to Mrs. Qin, looking at Huang Jingguo blandly. Huang Jingguo looked at her with a bit of respect in his eyes. He deliberately called out. "Miss Xian." Xian Guiying curled her lips and asked casually, "Is he at the company tonight?" Huang Jingguo was stunned for a moment and then nodded his head. Then, he shook his head with uncertainty in his eyes. Obviously, Qin Gengxin just told him he wouldn''t come back tonight, but Huang Jingguo didn''t know what he was busy at. If it was a matter of the company, how could Huang Jingguo, who was Qin Gengxin''s assistant didn''t know about it? However, Xian Guiying only nodded and thanked him. *** For the next four or five days, Qin Gengxin did not return, and the people of the Qin Family also had no intention of leaving. It was clear that they were planning to stay here longer, so this time they were in no hurry. Xian Guiying''s injury was much better after a week''s rest. As long as she walked a little slower, there won''t be a big deal. So she went straight to the company on Wednesday morning. On the way to the office, she saw a red sports car parked next to a fast-food restaurant not far away. She knew the girl in the driver''s seat, and even when the girl wore a pair of very large black super sunglasses, she still recognized the figure clearly. While her car stopped at the red light, Xian Guiying looked at the red car through the rearview mirror. She remembered that it had already been a long time since she heard that Mrs. Bai had brought her daughter to Boston, so why did Bai Nuying still be here? Was Bai Group in New York not busy right now? After the red light ended, Xian Guiying stepped on the throttle. She suddenly noticed Bai Nuying holding two boxes of breakfast in her hand and placing them in the passenger seat. After that, the traffic flashed by, and she could no longer see the sight clearly. **** "I heard your ankle is badly injured, so why you came to work so early?" Assistant Dai placed the documents on Xian Guiying''s desk. Seeing that she was signing other documents, Assistant Dai teased her while laughing, "Are you unwilling to leave our Vice-President Wei alone at the company?" Xian Guiying glanced at her. "Why do you say that?" "I saw it that day. Vice-President Wei drove to see you early in the morning once he heard your ankle was injured and saw that he had specially bought breakfast. Seeing that he was so concerned about you, I said, Miss Guiying, can you just consider your marriage with him? You should be with him." Xian Guiying lowered her head, took the documents that Secretary Dai had brought in, and looked at them. "Is the contract for the project with Qin''s about to expire?" "It''s almost due, there''s still about a month and a half left. Why? Aren''t you planning to renew it, or are you decided to find another partner?" "Give me the original contract later. Let me see." Xian Guiying didn''t explain; she just said, "Go and tell Wei Zhengsheng that I plan to sell that piece of land from Zaozhuang. Our domestic real estate business has not been going well recently, so the country''s in-charge will find time to come and see me." "That piece of land was something you barely managed to get at that time. Are you planning to sell it?" Secretary Dai was surprised. "I have my own plans. It''s impossible to do a business when there has a loss. But the villas in Handan need to be reconsidered. I will send someone back to the country to investigate. You can just tell Wei Zhengsheng the truth, and if he feels that it''s not right, we can talk about it later." With that, Xian Guiying put down the pen in her hand, stood up, and poured a glass of water. Seeing Xian Guiying''s calm attitude, Secretary Dai just shrugged her shoulders. She felt that she had made too much of a fuss and decided to left the office. As soon as the door closed, Xian Guiying put down her glass and stood by the window, looking at the views outside. Her gaze remained calm as she looked at traffic. She stood there for a few minutes, not realizing there was a knock on the door. When Wei Zhengsheng walked in, he saw Xian Guiying standing by the window, lost in thought. Hearing the footsteps behind her, Xian Guiying came back to her senses and turned around. Realizing Wei Zhengsheng was in the room, she was stunned for a moment, "When did you arrive? Why didn''t you knock on the door?" "I already did, but you didn''t hear it." Wei Zhengsheng threw documents related to Zaozhuang land to her desk. "Secretary Dai just reported your decision to me. Do you think that China''s land business is not as stable as it was three years ago?" "No." Xian Guiying walked towards her desk, "I have a better plan. Isn''t Cangzhou Real Estate secretly fighting with us all this time? Their boss has been eyeing this land for a long time and is still thinking of fighting for it. Let''s give it to him." "Give bait to catch big fish, huh?" Wei Zhengsheng smiled. Xian Guiying paused for a moment, then looked at him with a smile. "You know me very well, Brother Wei." Chapter 580 - Sometimes It Might Be Better If She Could See It For Herself Both Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng were discussing their plans on the land when the assistant to the secretary knocked on the door and came in. "President Xian, Sister Dai told me to find the original contract that Qin Corporation signed with us three years ago for you. Here it is." "Put it here." Xian Guiying pointed at the table. When Wei Zhengsheng heard it, he couldn''t help but look at her. "Are you planning to stop the corporation or renew it?" After the assistant of the secretary left, Xian Guiying took the original contract and looked at it. "Whether we renew it or not, we have to see Qin Gengxin''s sincerity first. Because of his relationship with my brother, these two companies, Qin and Xian, always maintain balanced profit cooperation for many years. Still, the speed of Qin Corporation''s expansion in these few years is faster than before. I think, if we continue to follow the previous percentage, this contract will no longer be a profit for Xian, but a threat for us." "So? Should I talk to the person in charge of this project before the contract expires?" Wei Zhensheng raised his eyebrows. Xian Guiying smirked. "I''ll go." Wei Zhengsheng''s gaze froze, and his calm eyes became a little cold, "You want to go there by yourself?" Xian Guiying curled her lips. "Previously, cooperation between Xian and Qin was all decided by my brother and Qin Gengxin, and each time, the agreement was signed until the last time, Qin Gengxin preferred to call my brother from afar. But this time, I will handle it." "No." Wei Zhengsheng said, "I will go, or I will send the executive in charge of this project. You can''t go." "Why can''t I go?" Xian Guiying raised her eyebrows and smiled. Wei Zhengsheng looked at her. "Guiying, I don''t care about the current situation between you and Qin Gengxin, but if you''re personally heading to Qin Corporation, I don''t know how he''ll choose to accept you, or ..." He paused. "After all, not many people know that the two of you are married. I don''t want you to see something that shouldn''t have happened while you''re there." Xian Guiying was stunned as if she could tell that there was a secret behind his words. "What are you talking about?" Wei Zhensheng pursed his lip, continued looking at Xian Guiying before he sighed. "I will go with you." Xian Guiying immediately laughed, "It''s not like I relied on you for everything when I just took over the company. After so many years, I can still take responsibility for everything, and you can just stay at the company to handle the matter of Zaozhuang''s land. I''ll settle the contract with Qin." While she was going through the contract, she looked down at the other files in front of her. Seeing her serious expression as she looked at the contract, Wei Zhengsheng wanted to say that he saw Bai Nuying near Qin Corporation with an employee badge on her chest two days ago. At that time, it was noon, and Qin Gengxin was the one who personally drove her back to the company. Wei Zhengsheng knew that Bai Nuying just graduate. After what he had seen and known all this time, he suspected that she was sent to Qin Corporation by Mrs. Bai. However, as the words reached his mouth and when he saw Xian Guiying''s earnest expression, he faintly sighed and did not speak in the end. In the end, there were some paths that Xian Guiying should still walk, right? Even if he wanted to help her, he should at least be moderate. Sometimes, it might be better if she could see it for herself. Therefore, he didn''t say anything else and just looked at the corporation files with her before she left the Xian Enterprise ? ? ? ? Qin Corporation. Qin Gengxin had just returned after a lunch break to deal with some matters. Once he was done with it, he needed to meet with one of the Qin Corporation''s partners to drink tea and talk about some things. Just when he picked up the folder on the table and was about to leave, there was a knock on the office door. He paused for a moment, took a glance at the tightly shut office door, and said, "Come in." Then he turned around and picked up the car keys from his desk. "President Qin." Bai Nuying pushed the door open and entered while holding a steaming hot cup of coffee. She was looking at him enthusiastically, "Have you had lunch? When I returned from lunch with my friends, I had just heard that Assistant Huang was on vacation today and thought that the rest of your employees must too busy to make your coffee, so I just went to make you a cup of coffee." After saying that, she walked over with a smile and put the cup on his desk. When Qin Gengxin saw this, he said, "I don''t drink much coffee. Are you done with your work? How could you have the time to come to this level?" Bai Nuying stick her tongue out and since she knew there was still at the company and the employees outside could see them from the transparent window, she didn''t dare to get so closed. She said seriously, "I''m concerned about my superior''s health!" Qin Gengxin sighed and said, "Go back to work. I have something to do, so I will not be in the company. If you have any questions, go to the secretary or call Assistant Huang." When Bai Nuying heard he wasn''t at the company, she was surprised and then a little disappointed. "Ah, I was still hoping to discuss something with you. I''ve been assigned to the business department by Assistant Huang and now I''m serving tea every day to old employees, but I''ve also heard that they complain about their wages all day, so I want to discuss it with you." Qin Gengxin laughed. "The Finance Department and Personnel Department are in charge of this. I don''t care about it. Besides, there''s no need for you to worry about it right now." Bai Nuying nodded. "Aren''t you saying that after three months of internship, I''ll be able to take part in official jobs? I have to live in Boston and also have to earn money to support myself. Well, I''ve made a bet with my mom that I don''t even need any penny from her account to live my life here. I want to prove to her that I can be independent!" Qin Gengxin smiled, "Alright, wait until I come back to discuss your salary. If you''re short of money, then find me." After saying that, Qin Gengxin picked up the key and turned to leave. Just as he was about to leave, Bai Nuying''s face suddenly turned pale. Qin Gengxin had only glanced at her and was about to ask her to leave the office as well when he saw her face turn deathly pale. Bai Nuying covered her stomach with her hands and grunt in pain. "What''s wrong with you?" Bai Nuying didn''t expect Qin Gengxin to turn around so suddenly. She quickly put down her hands that were covering her stomach and forcefully pursed her lips. "It''s nothing. Maybe I overate in the afternoon, so my stomach hurts a little." If she only felt a stomachache, how could her face be so pale then? Qin Gengxin glanced at his watch before walking over and placing his hand on her forehead. She had no symptoms of fever or illness. He put his hands down, glanced at her, and said seriously, "If you''re not feeling well, I''ll let you go back and rest." "I''m fine. I''m really fine." Bai Nuying took a step back and shook her head. "You can go handle your matter; I''ll go back to the office to work." Just as she finished speaking, she suddenly frowned and raised her hand to cover her stomach. It seemed that the pain was even worse now. She bent her body slightly and a trace of pain appeared on her face. Seeing that she was in great pain, Qin Gengxin frowned, reaching out to support her shoulders. "You can sit in my office, and I''ll call the doctor." "There''s no need." "Go over there." Qin Gengxin pointed to the private rest area across from the office with a serious expression. Bai Nuying was under his care and he couldn''t let her endured the pain alone. "President Qin, I''m really fine. I--" Halfway through her words, Qin Gengxin noticed her eyes turned red. Bai Nuying pursed her lips, seemingly very happy at his concern. Embarrassed but unwilling to refuse, she obediently entered his private resting room. Xian Enterprise''s private commercial vehicles were parked opposite the Qin Corporation Building. As Secretary Dai sat in the front passenger seat, she looked back at Xian Guiying, who was about to get out of the car. "Can you really come straight here without making an appointment?" Xian Guiying''s mind flashed to the scene where Qin Gengxin pressing her down on the bed that day. She came back to her senses and said with a smile, "Sis Dai, we are not only partners with Qin Corporation that have existed for more than ten years, but I am also his wife, regardless of whether he admits it or not." Yes, regardless of whether he admitted it or not, she would not give in to his words that day. Qin Gengxin refused to go home these few days, and since these matters had come to this, Xian Guiying did not want to delay it any longer. Whether the outcome was good or not, she just wanted to be happy. Although the reason to come here for the contract was rather despicable, Xian Guiying was temporarily unable to find a better way to meet him. Chapter 581 - When A Wife Meets Her Husband, She Doesn’t Have To Make An Appointment After Huang Jingguo received a call from Qin Gengxin, he drove the car to the front of the building. After waiting for a long time, he didn''t see Qin Gengxin''s figure at all and just as he was about to call him, he caught a glimpse of a business car parked next to the building. Huang Jingguo was shocked for a moment, then quickly got out of the car and walked over. "President Xian, what are you doing here?" "I''m looking for President Qin." Xian Guiying looked at him and handed over the contract to him. "You should know about the Qin cooperation with Xian Enterprise, right? There''s a month and a half before the contract expires and I am here to discuss this. Should I make an appointment before coming here?" "No, no. President Xian, you are my boss''s wife, you don''t need an appointment to meet your husband. It''s just that" Huang Jingguo paused, "Boss is planning to go out this afternoon." Xian Guiying glanced at the company''s entrance, "Oh? Is he out?" "Not yet. I''ve been waiting for him for a long time here and he still hasn''t come downstairs. I''m going up to take a look." Huang Jingguo immediately walked to the company entrance. Xian Guiying quickly followed along, and the Qin''s staff all recognized her at a glance. Seeing her here, all of them were a little surprised, but because it was Huang Jingguo, who led her into the elevator, no one dared to stop her. Xian Guiying recalled that many years ago when she was still Qin Gengxin''s companion, she often came to visit here. Here, the workers were changed periodically every year, but some faces were still familiar to her. The elevator arrived on the floor where the CEO''s office was. Huang Jingguo turned and looked at her. After hesitating for a while, he said, "President Xian, please wait a minute, I''ll go check if the boss is in the office." Xian Guiying nodded and didn''t rush to follow him. As Huang Jingguo walked toward the CEO''s office in the hallway, she looked into the secretary''s office. She stood at the door and looked inside. "Sigh, did you see it? That new intern came to President Qin''s office again today." "That''s right, I saw her abandon her unfinished work and go to the pantry. I think she''s trying to make coffee and found a reason to get close to our President Qin. What a shameless woman." "I also saw that! She always runs to the CEO''s office every few days and even goes to buy lunch for President Qin as if she has nothing better to do. She just arrived at the company for a short while and didn''t have much outstanding performance, but Assistant Huang repeatedly reminded us to take care of her. I saw that she drives a red sports car when she gets to work. I didn''t see the model clearly, but it seems like it''s not a cheap car." "Who knows what kind of background she has? If she can drive that kind of car, she probably has quite the background. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have the guts to always come to this floor and pester our President Qin." "I think it''s a little strange. If she really has some background, how could she be willing to start an internship in the Business Department and come to our Secretary Room to help with some chores when she has nothing to do?" "How can''t you tell? She only came here and pretended to ''help'' just because she wanted to see President Qin. I''ve been paying attention to her every move and her intentions are too obvious!" "Could it be that we are going to watch a show soon?" "It doesn''t matter. I think President Qin is pretty patient with her. Say, could she be our CEO''s wife in the future? Should we treat her better?" "We don''t know what''s going on right now, so please don''t treat her well. But, just in case, don''t offend her." "That''s right. Don''t offend her. Whatever she wants to do, she can do it. Let''s not block her and not fight over President Qin with her ~" Xian Guiying stood outside the secretary''s office and heard the conversation clearly. She immediately looked at Huang Jingguo, who was standing outside the CEO''s office. He was walking back and forth without entering. He didn''t seem to know whether to go in or not. Bai Nuying. She works at the Qin Corporation? Xian Guiying quietly looked at Huang Jingguo, who was pacing and walked straight towards him. When she arrived at the door of the CEO''s office, through a wide glass window, she saw Qin Gengxin was talking to a middle-aged man who looked like a doctor. She paused, then stopped by the window. "Pre..President Xian." Huang Jingguo turned around and was surprised to see her. He then looked inside the office. Qin Gengxin was talking to the doctor who had just given Bai Nuying an examination. The doctor said that she needed to rest better. He then exchanged a few words with the doctor. Just as he was about to send the doctor off, he saw Huang Jingguo standing outside the door. Then, he signaled him to come inside. When Huang Jingguo came over and saw the door to the resting room was open, he immediately realized that Bai Nuying was here. Since Xian Guiying was here, he couldn''t let her in. Therefore, Huang Jingguo suddenly turned around and smiled at the indifferent Xian Guiying. "President Xian, the boss is talking to someone right now. Why don''t you go to the VIP lounge and wait there? I''ll call the boss right now and have him meet you there." Xian Guiying looked at him indifferently. There was no expression on her face, no anger, and excitement. Instead, she said, "That must be a doctor. It looks like he''s going to leave. I''ll be in after he''s gone." "But " "You''re right. When a wife meets her husband, she doesn''t have to make an appointment. Then she doesn''t have to avoid anything or wait in the VIP room just because he has something to do, right?" Xian Guiying smiled and winked at him. Huang Jingguo didn''t know what to say. He just grinned awkwardly and didn''t say anything else. He knew that at a time like this, saying too much would only emphasize the emotions he wanted to conceal. Facing a woman like Xian Guiying, he probably didn''t need to say another word. After another three or four minutes, the doctor walked out. When he came out, he saw two people standing outside the door. Qin Gengxin looked at the time and was about to call Huang Jingguo to rearrange the meeting, but before he could do anything, the door of the resting room was suddenly opened. Bai Nuying walked out. Qin Gengxin looked at her and smiled slightly. "The doctor said that you should rest more. I allow you to take seven days off every month. From now on, whenever it''s too painful or your body isn''t well, don''t try to force yourself to work." "Seven days leave?" Bai Nuying put her arms around him and smiled. "That''s good!" Qin Gengxin''s body stiffened when Bai Nuying hugged him. He was about to raise his hand and retreat calmly, but she held his shirt tightly and said, "What am I supposed to do? You treated me so well that I didn''t even know how to reciprocate. How about I devoted my life to you?" Chapter 583 - Haven’t You Done Everything Just For Me To Give Up "Bai Nuying, the people from the Secretary''s Room were looking for you. What are you doing here?" A nearby elevator door opened and a staff member walked out to see what had happened. Once she realized the situation, she was stunned. Bai Nuying didn''t leave. She kept staring at Xian Guiying, as if wanting to read something from her expression. For example, she wanted to know what was the relationship between Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin. "Get back to work." Qin Gengxin''s gaze still did not shift away from Xian Guiying as he spoke again. This time, he seemed to want to drive her away. Bai Nuying looked at him with a wronged expression. "But.." "Miss Bai." Suddenly, Xian Guiying calmly opened her mouth, looked away from Qin Gengxin, looking at Bai Nuying, who hadn''t left the scene. "You like him, don''t you?" When she was asked this question, Bai Nuying immediately replied instinctively, "Yes, this is something that everyone knows." Qin Gengxin''s frown deepened in an instant. He looked at Xian Guiying and said in a low voice, "If there''s anything you need to talk about, we can talk about it in private!" "How many years have you liked him?" However, Xian Guiying ignored him and kept looking at Bai Nuying with a smile, as if she was looking at herself many years ago. "I have loved Brother Gengxin since I was eighteen, but he always ignored me. I used to think that it was because I was still young, and now that I graduated, I came to Boston for him. Sis Guiying, I know that you are very familiar with Brother Gengxin, so can you help me persuade him and make him accept me?" Bai Nuying said it while blinking innocently like a child. Since Xian Guiying asked her that question, she suddenly felt that Xian Guiying should have no feelings for Qin Gengxin. Xian Guiying''s eyes lit up in delight. "So, it''s been six years." Bai Nuiying nodded and inadvertently leaned on Qin Gengxin, as if wanting to express how much she liked sticking to him and how much she cared about him. Xian Guiying smiled and sighed. She looked into Qin Gengxin''s black eyes and said, "Qin Gengxin, let''s get divorced." Ignoring the widened eyes of Bai Nuying, Xian Guiying just looked at him silently. Her eyes were terrifyingly calm, like a Siren hiding all the blood and gale behind her smile. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. In the blink of an eye, unpredictable emotions passed through his eyes. He just looked at her and didn''t let go of her. After so long, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Did you utter those words just to piss me off?" "Otherwise?" Xian Guiying laughed even more. When she smiled, her eyes would bend, causing her eyes, which were gradually turning red, to be covered. She was like a big tree that was used to standing in the wind and rain and did not need to rely on anyone to persevere, so she said, "This should be the best choice for you and me. Just like when I shouldn''t have succumbed to the moment of greed. We were wrong from the very beginning. I can''t just make a mistake like this for the rest of my life." She no longer tried to pull her hand away, but Qin Gengxin still held her wrist so tightly. "The people from the Secretary Room are looking for you, quickly leave!" The staff member who just came up knew that she couldn''t keep watching. Qin Gengxin''s private affair wasn''t something that anyone could listen to. She quickly walked over to Bai Nuying and grabbed her arm. "Don''t just stand here, leave." Bai Nuiying remained in her position and stared at Xian Guiying''s face. She looked at her like she wanted to see through her. More like she was staring at Xian Guiying like she was a bad guy who had taken her favorite object first. "You don''t have to go! The person who has to go is me!" Xian Guiying glanced at her before looking back at her arm in Qin Gengxin''s hand. This was a completely unpleasant occasion. Indeed, she should not have appeared here. She should have disappeared from Qin Gengxin''s life! Qin Gengxin suddenly pushed Xian Guiying into the elevator, causing her to stagger for a moment. Then, he walked into the elevator with a big step, giving a cold look to the person standing outside. Qin Gengxin tightly gripped Xian Guiying''s wrist with one hand while pressing the elevator button with the other hand. "Boss!" "Brother Gengxin!" Huang Jingguo and Bai Nuying were chasing after them, but the elevator door was tightly shut. The moment the elevator door closed, Xian Guiying twisted her wrist forcefully. "What are you doing? Let go!" Qin Gengxin turned around and looked at her with a cold gaze. "Do you think that marriage and divorce are just like child play? You think that if you want to have children, you can have children. If you want to get married, you can get married. If you want to get a divorce, you can also get a divorce?" Xian Guiying shook off his hand, but because she had used too much strength, she immediately leaned backward and leaned against the corner of the elevator. She rubbed her wrists, lowered her arms, and strengthened her body. Xian Guiying raised her head and stared into his dark eyes expressionless, "In these last two years, haven''t you done everything just for me to give up? For me to disappear from your life? Waiting until I am completely devastated by your endless coldness until the day I beg for the divorce. This is what you want!" Qin Gengxin''s cold expression froze for a moment. He had indeed planned to do so. Xian Guiying looked at him directly and not in the least avoided his gaze, "I always thought there was something that was forcing you to behave like that, but it seemed that I overestimated myself. I thought that in those eleven years we knew each other, even if you do not have a love for me, you will at least have lots of tender memories between us." "Qin Gengxin, I can tell to myself very straightforwardly that I''ve lost. Since I''ve lost, I don''t blame anyone, I''ll let you go. Of course, I don''t want anything from you or your Qin Family. I just want Qianqian. She''s my daughter." Her eyes were firm, with an unshakeable glimmer of the final decision she had made. Qin Gengxin just looked at her. The elevator stopped on the top floor of the company. He didn''t say anything but grabbed her hand once again and pulled her out of the elevator. This time, Xian Guiying did not refuse, instead, she allowed him to drag her out of the elevator. The rooftop of the Qin Building was a great place to enjoy the cool air, and not far away, there was a private dining room and tea room. There were also some chairs placed around the place. However, her mind was not focused on the decoration here. She let him take her to the private dining room. No one was there now, only tables and chairs made of bamboo. He let go of her hand and said, "Sit down first." She stood still. Sensing her resistance, Qin Gengxin placed both hands on his waist and turned his head to look at her. "Your ankle is just healing. Aren''t you tired after standing for so long? Sit down!" Chapter 584 - There Are Still Days When I’m Tired Xian Guiying still did not move and just put the contract in her hand on the beautiful round table next to her. "I have decided on divorce, there is not much to discuss. This is a contract for the cooperation. See it if there are things you want to change, or terminate. I will leave this contract with you first, you can answer it within three days. Wei Zhengsheng will appear to deal with this contract." Qin Gengxin didn''t look at the contract but at her face. He could not figure out when Xian Guiying, who was once innocent and sunny, had become so decisive, so determined. When she said she would get divorced, it was even more satisfying than he had imagined. He had indeed once thought of waiting for her to torture herself to the point of giving up so that she would become aware of the consequences of forcing him in that way. In front of him was what he had intended to do two years ago. When it finally came, she was more straightforward than he had expected. As for him, he was much more surprised than he had imagined. What went wrong? Qin Gengxin just looked at her, at the woman who had been beaten by the wind and rain for a long time yet was still as persistent as a tree. His heart, which had been calm for the past two years, suddenly felt a little sore. He felt something stirring in his heart when he saw that she was finally leaving and that she would finally disappear from his life. He really wasn''t that stupid. The pain in his heart was all because he saw that Xian Guiying, who had become strong beyond his shadow, was no longer the Xian Guiying, who was following him at his side. In the years he ignored her, she had grown into a completely different person. He felt that Xian Guiying was suddenly reborn. While looking at her, Qin Gengxin suddenly sighed. He lowered his head and looked at the contract on the table. He picked it up, looked at it for a moment, then put it down again, then looked at her again. "Even though I''m not a good person, the only thing I can tell you is that in the two years after our marriage, I haven''t had a history of extramarital affairs." Xian Guiying didn''t say a word. She just stood there, looking straight at him. Her gaze quietly fell on his face, but it was hard to tell what she was thinking. This made Qin Gengxin frown. "Do you know why I haven''t wanted to see my daughter for the past two years? Her eyes moved, but it was just a slight movement. There was no ripple. "Xian Guiying, blood is thicker than water. Even from the very beginning I have decided not to meet you again, the child is still mine." His eyes were staring straight into hers and his voice was calm with a slight sigh. "Right now, when I finally meet my daughter and know what happened to her, do you really think I''ll agree to a divorce?" "Qin Gengxin, my daughter and I have spent two years getting used to the world without you. She had spent the years without her father''s presence. Yes, she will cry and make trouble, but you never knew that my daughter was very tolerant. If she knew that her father didn''t want her anymore, she wouldn''t certainly shed a single tear! And she would no longer shout that she wanted her father because she is my, Xian Guiying''s daughter!" "What do you mean?" Hearing the firmness in her words, Qin Gengxin''s eyebrows immediately furrowed. "My meaning is very clear." Xian Guiying gently took off the ring she was wearing a few days ago because of Mrs. Qin''s words and placed it on the contract on the table. "From other women to Kelsey, from her to Jiang Ruolan and to Bai Nuying. My brain has been in the water for 11 years, and now that the water has completely receded, I have made the most appropriate choice of my life." As she said that, she suddenly smiled, "I''m only twenty-nine years old, I''m not old yet! After eleven years of blindness, it was time for me to wash my eyes and find someone who knew how to warm my future life." Qin Gengxin wordlessly turned around, but his brows furrowed as he looked at the gradually changing clouds on the horizon. He then looked back and said seriously, "I will not part with you. I missed Qianqian''s life for two years, and I don''t want to deprive her of fatherly love. Our lives are still the same, don''t even think about getting a divorce!" Xian Guiying''s calm eyes looked into his deep dark eyes. "Qin Gengxin, did you even love me? Even if it''s just for a moment." His gaze did not change. He just stared into her eyes but didn''t reply. There was no rejection, no recognition. She stepped forward and leaned into his arms. She hugged his waist and put her ear to his chest, hearing his heartbeat. Xian Guiying closed her eyes and listened to the beat. When Qin Gengxin finally raised his hand and placed it gently on her shoulder, the tears that were pooled in her eyes slowly fell. She looked at his empty ring finger and let the tears fall to the ground. Then she raised her face with a smile and pulled away from his embrace. "I''m tired. Even though I keep praising you in my heart, there are still days when I''m tired. Moreover, I''ve been chasing you for eleven years." Xian Guiying suddenly smiled brilliantly. "Did you know that when I saw you smiling at her from outside your office, watching how she''s acting like a spoiled child, I actually didn''t feel the slightest bit of heartache at all?" "Was it because I don''t love you anymore?" With that, she laughed again, causing the wrinkles on Qin Gengxin''s forehead to deepen. "Qin Gengxin, I''m tired. I don''t love you anymore. I''m giving up. So, goodbye." As she turned around, her gaze fell on the wedding ring. Then, with a slight indentation of her lips, she walked toward the elevator without looking back. Xian Guiying knew Qin Gengxin would not chase after her. He hadn''t in all these years, let alone now. As soon as she stepped into the elevator and the door closed, Qin Gengxin, who stood by the table the whole time, turned his head to look at the contract and the ring on the table. He picked up the ring but suddenly raised his hand to cover his stomach. Huang Jingguo had long since climbed to the roof, but he did not dare show his face. Seeing Xian Guiying leave, he ran from the safe path and walked towards Qin Gengxin as soon as he saw him already sitting at the table. "Boss!" Chapter 585 - Everyone Says That Women Have A Strong Desire For Possession By this time, working hours were almost over. Xian Guiying walked to the floor where her office was, and as she was about to enter the office, she suddenly saw a glimpse of Secretary Dai standing at the door, apparently waiting for her. "What''s the matter?" She asked as she walked closer. "President Xian, the chairman is here." Secretary Dai pointed to a meeting room not far away. Xian Guiying was surprised for a moment. She changed direction and walked towards the meeting room. As she opened the door, she saw Xian Zihao, Wei Zhengsheng, and the others were discussing something. Seeing her enter, Xian Zihao put down the files in his hand and looked at her with a smile, "I heard that you went to Qin Corporation to negotiate a contract?" Xian Guiying nodded her head, then walked closer. "Why are you here? Aren''t you supposed to rest?" "I''m going home next week." Xian Zihao smiled. "I''m worried about you. Before I go back, I decided to visit the company first and see if there are any difficult problems that need my help. But it looks like my little sister is really capable of handling it." Xian Guiying''s eyelids twitched. "You should worry about your wife. Think about how to make her marry you again." Xian Zihao pursed his lip. Although Xian Guiying hadn''t cried much before, she was still quietly shedding tears. Others may not understand, but Xian Zihao, after all, was still her biological brother. How come her own brother didn''t know anything? With his eyes, Xian Zihao signaled Wei Zhengsheng and the other executives of the company to head out first. Wei Zhengsheng nodded and closed the laptop in front of him. When he got up to leave, he stopped next to Xian Guiying and glanced at her. He also saw a hint of redness in her eyes, but he said nothing. It was only until the two siblings were left in the meeting room, Xian Guiying, without waiting for Xian Zihao to speak, immediately sat in a chair opposite the long table. Xian Zihao''s eyes were calm. He just looked at Xian Guiying''s expression and finally, he asked softly, "You''ve endured it for two years. Did you finally take the initiative to find him?" Xian Guiying quietly bit her lower lip and frowned. She looked at him and said, "Brother, don''t interfere in the matter between him and me. I don''t want you to make things difficult for me. After all, I am the one who was responsible for everything that happened now. From your point of view, there is nothing else you can do but giving me good advice. " "If you need me to do something, I can help you. That depends on whether you want it or not." "I don''t want it." Xian Guiying said seriously, "Brother, I''m tired." Xian Zihao was not surprised. Seeing her expression, he asked after a while, "Have you made up your mind yet?" Xian Guiying closed her eyes and nodded. In front of Xian Zihao, she didn''t have to pretend to be strong. There was a hint of helplessness and deep exhaustion on her face. "Yes, I have made my decision." Without waiting for Xian Zihao to say anything, she raised her eyes and said seriously, "I''m not a child, I''ll be thirty in a year. I have my own plans for many things, you don''t have to worry too much about me. Instead, you should think about my sister-in-law and living well with her. Chiahao and An Na will be the same age as Qianqian soon. They can''t be without their father. Since sister-in-law has been waiting for you for so long, I think she has put the past behind her. It''s not easy for her to be so committed." Regarding Jiang Ruolan''s matter, Xian Zihao listened to it attentively and did not say anything. All he did was stare at Xian Guiying, who was calm and unperturbed. Xian Guiying quietly clenched her fists under the table. "If you''re tired, don''t forget that the Xian Family has always been your strongest shield behind you. Cui Luixian was long gone, and the Old Man still loved his own granddaughter. Even though he is stubborn, he still hopes you can stay safe and healthy. If you can''t last much longer, go home." "I know." Xian Guiying nodded. Her expression was unreadable. Xian Zihao naturally knew his sister''s temperament well. Even though Cui Luixian was long gone, she still didn''t want to go home. The shadows of her childhood could not be erased from her heart easily. She will not treat the Xian Family as her safe place. ? ? ? ? Wei Zhengsheng was making himself a cup of tea in the pantry outside the meeting room. Upon hearing the meeting room door open, he turned and saw Xian Guiying walking out. "Secretary Dai, go call the HR manager. My brother is waiting for him inside." After exiting the meeting room, Xian Guiying immediately called Secretary Dai and gave her instruction. Watching Secretary Dai leave, Xian Guiying stopped in the middle of the hallway for a moment. Wei Zhengsheng didn''t know what she was thinking, nor did she notice his presence in the pantry. He just watched her leaning against the wall quietly. He sipped his tea calmly and placed the cup in the glass cabinet next to him. Then, he walked out. He looked at Xian Guiying and slowly walked towards the direction, standing in front of her. Xian Guiying looked up and saw it was him. With a slight twinkle in her eye, she smiled. "Why are you still here?" "I just went for tea. The chairman is going home. Looks like he''s recovered well. You can rest assured now." He said with a faint smile. Xian Guiying nodded with a smile. "Yes, he can finally go home. After thinking about my sister-in-law who was still waiting for him, I realized I was really jealous of her." Wei Zhengsheng suddenly laughed teasingly, "Everyone says that women have a strong desire for possession. Your brother and your favorite man only have Jiang Ruolan in their eyes. You said that you''re jealous, but you are not really jealous. Are you trying to act too pretentiously?" Xian Guiying immediately rolled her eyes. She walked towards her office, saying, "Honestly, there is jealousy, but people have their own lives and beliefs. Family relationships are not comparable to that sense of jealousy. So regarding my brother, yes, I do envy her because she has an outstanding man by her side. As for Qin Gengxin" She suddenly smiled and turned her head to look at him. "A forcefully twisted melon really isn''t sweet.1 I''ve already lost sight of it." When she stopped in front of the office door, she looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who was standing two steps behind her. "I''ve already sent the contract. There should be an answer within three days." Xian Guiying didn''t explain any details. Instead, she opened the office door and walked in before quickly closing it behind her. Wei Zhengsheng stood outside the door and looked at the closed door quietly with a frown. It looks like she had seen Bai Nuying. ? ? ? ? Glossary: 1 Not every forced marriage will have a happy ending and examples can be listed endlessly. Sometimes, Chinese writers will also use ''"You can lead a horse to the water, but you can''t make it drink." Chapter 586 - Do You Know The Person Name Bai Nuying On the other side of the door, the smile on Xian Guiying''s face had already disappeared the moment she walked in. She leaned against the door with a stiff look in her eyes, and after leaning against the door for a long time, she let out a long sigh. She walked over to her desk and turned on her computer. She opened a traveling website and scrolled through it. The peach blossoms in southern China have bloomed and were very beautiful. It seemed like it had been a long time since she had returned home, and it had been a long time since she had gone to the south to look at Jiangnan''s peach blossoms. Qin Wenqian had never seen it either. That girl should like it a lot. A world without a father was the only injustice she had ever done to her daughter. Closing the website, Xian Guiying''s eyes focused on the sunset outside the French window. That night, Qin Gengxin did not return. Xian Guiying first returned to her bedroom to rest after accompanying her parents-in-law and the Old Woman. Qin Wenqian was sitting on the bed, playing with a toy that Qin Gengxin had bought earlier. Rather than saying that he bought them, it would be better to say that he brought Bai Nuying along with him and she helped him choose the children''s toys and gifts. Looking at the building blocks and the doll beside her, Xian Guiying didn''t pick up those things and throw them out. She''s not a petty person, and she didn''t want to scare the child, nor did she want to make Qin Wenqian hate her father just because of her (Xian Guiying) discomfort. Xian Guiying just looked at the magazine in her hand from time to time, then looked at Qin Wenqian, who was playing enthusiastically. She casually asked, "Qianqian, do you like daddy?" Qin Wenqian didn''t seem to hear her question. She kept stacking bricks. However, she turned to look at Xian Guiying with a curious expression. "Mommy, I didn''t hear it clearly." Just as Xian Guiying hesitated whether she should ask it again, her phone on the nightstand vibrated. A text came in and she opened it. It was from Qin Gengxin. "I won''t return tonight. I have something to do. You rest early." He had never been in the habit of texting or being this patient. He had been like this for the past ten or so years, it was rare for him to send her a text message. Xian Guiying just looked at the message before putting her phone aside and ignored it. The phone became quiet and there''re no more messages coming in. Xian Guiying had always felt that Qin Gengxin''s feelings for her were not as modest and straightforward as they seemed to be. He had been good to her for so many years, had been patient with her, and just as he had said, Xian Zihao was not the person who can decide for him, so there was no need for him to treat her like that just because of a few words of advice from her brother. If he didn''t have feelings for her, based on his personality, he definitely wouldn''t have treated her like that. Because of this, even though her heart was cold, even though she was sad, even though she had thought of giving up, in her heart, she had always believed that there was still that trace of love. And seeing Bai Nuying standing by Qin Gengxin''s side and seeing how he could smile indulgently and patiently at another woman, it gave a great blow to her heart. That was why she suddenly asked him if he had ever loved her in these eleven years, even for a moment. But he did not answer. All the hope in her heart was extinguished in the blink of an eye. So she''s the only one who had crawled into a path that was too far away. The road was too quiet and she finally reached the end. ? ? ? ? In the next two days, Xian Guiying went to Saipan and stayed there for two or three days before returning to Boston. By the time she returned, Qin Xiaowen, Mrs. Qin, and the Old Woman had already left. During this time, Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin were both very busy. When Xian Guiying returned from Saipan, she packed her bags and planned to take Qin Wenqian home this weekend, bringing her to see peach blossoms in Jiangnan as well as visit Jiang Ruolan and her two adorable little nephews who she had never met before. On Friday, Xian Guiying had just finished her meeting and was taking advantage of her free time to plan out her vacation when she received a call from someone in the Secretary Room. "President Xian, a woman who looks to be in her early twenties, is standing in front of our company''s entrance, saying that she wants to see you. The front desk staff said that she couldn''t meet without an appointment, but she drove her car directly onto the front steps of the company and said her name was Bai Nuying. Do you know her? If you don''t know her, or if she''s here to cause trouble, I''ll call the security guards!" Secretary Dai''s angry voice echoed loudly in the silent office. Xian Guiying stopped what she was doing, got up, and walked to the French window to look down. From above, she could vaguely see a small red sports car parked in front of the company entrance, but she couldn''t see the person. She knew the sports car very well. "How long has she been at the door?" Xian Guiying asked. "According to the staff at the front desk, she had been there more than ten minutes. We should have immediately called the security guards and kicked her out to prevent a commotion from happening. Do you know her?" "I don''t know her." Xian Guiying said firmly as she sat down at her desk. "Alright then. I''ll call the security guards." When the call ended, Xian Guiying remained silent before she continued scrolling the website. However, five minutes later, the noise downstairs continued. Her cell phone suddenly rang and she picked it up only to see it was a call from an unfamiliar number. Xian Guiying pondered for a moment, then got up to look down again. Sure enough, she saw Bai Nuying was standing on the other side of the red sports car. Xian Guiying didn''t know where Bai Nuying got her number from. She didn''t want to bother with her. She kept looking down and watching the scene. Bai Nuying refused to leave even after security guards pushed her to the car. The phone kept ringing. Xian Guiying looked down at the number. After looking at the number, she realized that the number was actually similar to Qin Gengxin''s number. Only two numbers at the end were different. She knew that not everyone could get his private number. Clearly, Bai Nuying had spent a lot of effort just to find this number that was similar to his. Xian Guiying was astounded by the way Bai Nuying used to enter that man''s world. However, looking at the way, her love must be equal to the depth of Xian Guiying''s love for Qin Gengxin. Was that why her relationship ended up like this? Was she really too passive all these years? Chapter 587 - There Are Many More Things That Are More Valuable In This World Than Him Finally, Xian Guiying pressed the answer button and placed it next to her ear. Before she could even open her mouth, she heard Bai Nuying shouted. "Xian Guiying! Get down here!" Xian Guiying looked through the window and saw the person standing by the side of the road with her hands on her waist. A crowd of passersby was already watching her. Xian Guiying smiled helplessly. "Is something the matter, Miss Bai?" "You know why! Why did I come to your company to cause trouble if there''s nothing else? Where did you hide Qin Gengxin? He hasn''t been in this company for over a week! Aren''t you going to get divorced? I don''t care how you get married since you''re going to get divorced anyway! You better get out of here as soon as possible! Give him up! Don''t tell me you''re going to divorce him and hide him at the same time!" "He''s a living person, how am I supposed to hide him?" Xian Guiying immediately laughed, looking at the figure below, "Also, Miss Bai, I don''t think you can point fingers at my marriage. Does your mother know that a dignified young lady of Bai Family had come to my office to cause trouble in order to fight for someone else''s husband?" "Cut the crap! What fight over someone else''s husband! You are going to get divorced! He''s no longer your husband!" Xian Guiying continued to laugh. "Technically, he''s still my husband, we haven''t divorced yet. Don''t be so excited. You are only twenty-four and you are already behaving like this. Think of your family and stop acting like an immature child." Bai Nuying immediately choked by Xian Guiying''s words. Indeed, they hadn''t divorced yet and Qin Gengxin was still her husband. "Xian Guiying, let''s not beat around the bush. As long as you and Qin Gengxin are divorced, I can ask my mom to hand over a cooperation proposal for a new quarter. After all, Xian Enterprise is one of the top companies in Boston, so my mom won''t mind!" Bai Nuying said this out of the blue. "Oh? You''re giving me such huge benefits? What is in it for you?" "I only want Qin Gengxin!" "Alright then, I want the contract. You can have Qin Gengxin, I don''t want him anymore. He''s not worth it. Take it. As for the contract, find time to send it to my mailbox. Let me see if there are any changes I need to make, such as profit sharing and other related items." "Xian Guiying, don''t keep me guessing. You have to promise me. One of us is going to hand him over while the other is going to--" "I''m not making you any promises. I really don''t want Qin Gengxin anymore. For now, for me, there are many more things that are more valuable in this world than him other than Bai Group''s new season collaboration project. That''s almost eight hundred million a year, do you think I have time to play this game with you?" Just as Xian Guiying said this, the office door was pushed open from the outside. Wei Zhengsheng came in and happened to hear her words. He was stunned for a moment as he looked at her back. He thought that a woman like Xian Guiying would not easily agree to it because she always asked for his opinion about a situation like this. All of a sudden, Bai Nuying felt embarrassed and her whining voice paused for a moment. Only after a long while did she groan, "Where is Qin Gengxin?" Xian Guiying smiled while looking at the figure on the ground floor. She quietly hung up the phone and had no intention of continuing to talk to her. She turned around and just noticed Wei Zhengsheng''s presence in her office. She threw her phone on the table and asked, "What''s wrong?" "I heard Bai Nuying come to the company to cause trouble, so I came to see you." Wei Zhengsheng looked at the calm Xian Guiying and said, "But obviously, I was thinking too much about it. Xian Guiying, you are indeed invincible." "You''re wrong. It''s not that I was strong, but it''s because I''m not going just sit here and let others bully me." Xian Guiying gently tied the hair that was already scattered on her shoulder. She tied it behind her head into a neat ponytail. "Just by letting go of it, one will not be defeated." With that said, she picked up her phone and walked out of the office, past Wei Zhengsheng. Then she gave a call to Secretary Dai, "Secretary Dai, would you like to leave? Seeing that she was a girl, the security guards wouldn''t attack her too cruelly. After all, she is Mrs. Bai''s daughter, so I''m considering other measures. Tell them that I''ll go down and see her." With that, Xian Guiying hung up the phone and walked into the elevator. She saw the cleaning lady who was just about to clean up the bathroom. She took the mop from her and entered the elevator with a smile. Several security guards stood side by side in front of the door of the first-floor lobby of the Xian Enterprise''s building. They were forming an iron wall that not even a fly could enter. Seeing the scene in front of her, Xian Guiying walked over and asked the two security guards to make way for her. Bai Nuying was standing in front of the entrance with a firm expression on her face. "Miss Bai, this is Xian Enterprise''s building. This is not a place for you to play and create a mess. You have no appointment with President Xian, so please leave. Don''t cause trouble here, it''s not good for Xian''s or Bai''s." Secretary Dai stood in front of Bai Nuying, trying to persuade her to leave. Bai Nuying kept a cold face and she wouldn''t stop until she saw one of them. Either Xian Guiying or Qin Gengxin. As Xian Guiying walked out of the doorstep by step and down the marble stairs, Bai Nuying immediately looked at her directly, as if she was shocked by her sudden appearance, but the shock only lasted a moment before she immediately approached her. "Xian Guiying!" Just as she was about to rush in front of her, Xian Guiying suddenly put down the mop in her hand. Holding a long mop pole in one hand, her eyes were calm as she looked at the young, beautiful, and youthful Bai Nuying. "Miss Bai, don''t you think it''s embarrassing for you to come to our Xian Enterprise to cause trouble in such a large crowd?" Bai Nuying bit her lips and looked at the indifference in Xian Guiying''s eyes. After looking at her for a long time, she then looked at the security guards and the crowd, who were standing between the two of them. Immediately, she felt as if she was about to be humiliated. Bai Nuying took a deep breath and said in a voice that Xian Guiying could only hear. "When did you and Brother Gengxin get married? How come I didn''t know?" "He didn''t tell you?" Xian Guiying smiled, but it was hard to tell what she was thinking. Bai Nuying immediately angry. "I asked when you got married! If he told me, do I have to come and ask?" Bai Nuying was a woman of twenty-four years of age and even though she was still a young woman, she was supposed to be smart since she graduated from the university. Unless she had a bad IQ, she could not possibly be so reckless and ignorant. Or was it her feelings for Qin Gengxin that made her stupid? To stand here and shout like this, not only would it damage Mrs. Bai''s reputation, but it was also going to humiliate herself. Therefore, Xian Guiying had no worries at all. She just looked at the person in front of her and wholeheartedly replied, "We''ve been married for two years." Chapter 588 - You’ve Found The Wrong Person To Ask Whether He’s Dead Or Alive Bai Nuying originally ugly face instantly went pale. Shocked, she stared at Xian Guiying''s face, and when she saw that Xian Guiying didn''t seem like she was lying, she (Bai Nuying) immediately asked, "Two years? How come I''ve never heard of it?" "It''s not too late to hear about it. Besides, he''s going to be yours soon, right?" Xian Guiying smiled. Bai Nuying became frightened by her smile. Anyone would find it strange to say something like that from a wife''s point of view. Even if you want to get divorced... "When exactly are you going to get a divorce?" She immediately asked. "Perhaps today, perhaps tomorrow, perhaps a few days later. Miss Bai, you really don''t have the qualifications to stand here and ask me these questions. I''ll answer you, just because of your mother. Anyway, when my brother was still in charge, he and your mother were pretty good and I didn''t want to hurt her reputation. So Miss Bai, please don''t be too selfish, and don''t come here hurling these questions at me." Xian Guiying''s words were sincere and she was just stating the facts. She didn''t want to quarrel with Bai Nuying, because it was no longer worth it. To hurt her feelings or reputation for a man who was no longer worth it. Bai Nuying lowered her head to look at the mop that Xian Guiying held. She could pick up the mop at any moment to drive her away. After looking at Xian Guiying for a while, Bai Nuying frowned and said, "I don''t care what really caused your marriage, but luckily, you guys are already planning to divorce. Well, Xian Guiying, I''m not here to make a scene. I also have a face and I also don''t want to destroy my mother''s reputation, but since the last time Brother Gengxin took you to the roof, I haven''t seen him for a few days. I wonder if he was deliberately hiding from me?" Xian Guiying immediately retorted. "That''s your problem. Have you seen a legal wife talking about her relationship with her husband to a Little San?" "Who''s Little San?" Bai Nuying''s eyes widened and she immediately became furious. Xian Guiying said softly with an unfathomable expression, "We haven''t divorced yet. What does Miss Bai think?" "I " Bai Nuying was at a loss. In the end, she suddenly became bashful and said, "I didn''t know he was married. If I knew he was, I " "You will give up?" Bai Nuying bit her lips. "No." Xian Guiying didn''t continue to discuss this boring topic with her and just said, "He went missing in front of your eyes. You don''t have to come looking for me. You''re in the same company, even if you don''t know where he is, how should I know?" "Brother Gengxin hasn''t been in the company for a few days!" Bai Nuying looked at Xian Guiying with longing and distress in her eyes. Xian Guiying chuckled and looked at her with a smile. After a while, she said, "I''m afraid you''ve found the wrong person to ask whether he''s dead or alive." She immediately threw the mop in her hand. The long pole impressively smashed to the ground. "Take care, we won''t send you off!" "Xian Guiying!" Bai Nuying kicked the mop with her feet and chased after her. Xian Guiying''s footsteps stopped. Her head turned sideways and she coldly looked at Bai Nuying from the corner of her eye, "You really want me to force you to leave in front of so many people? Miss Bai, think about your mother''s face." Bai Nuying stopped and hesitated, but her eyebrows were still furrowed. As if she was not satisfied that she had not found Qin Gengxin in Xian Guiying''s place. It was also because of her shamelessness that she wanted to retort, but Xian Guiying had already walked in without turning back. The security guards instantly blocked the door. Looking at Xian Guiying''s cold and detached back view, and then thinking about the words and expression she had on her face that day, Bai Nuying stayed where she was. Maybe Xian Guiying really didn''t know where Qin Gengxin was. But he had been missing for several days. Where did he go? Company higher-ups seemed to know Qin Gengxin''s whereabouts. The vice president and several other department leaders had acted in his place recently. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying flew back to China with Qin Wenqian over the weekend. She didn''t return home but instead took her daughter on tour to the south, and after playing for a few days in the south, she wanted to return to H City to meet Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan. As a result, due to too much heat in the south and rain in the north, commuting between provinces and cities, Qin Wenqian felt a little uncomfortable. Maybe because Qin Wenqian missed her father, or because she was uncomfortable until she started coughing a little. Xian Guiying rushed to take her daughter to the hospital, but the doctor only said that Qin Wenqian was mildly infected with pneumonia. Xian Guiying watched Qin Wenqian in the observation room all day. The doctor also said she would be fine after a few days of treatment. Even so, Xian Guiying was still worried about her daughter''s health, so she planned to return to the United States as soon as possible to see Dr. Ella again. Qin Wenqian had been spending all her life in the United States and rarely went out, so Xian Guiying really felt very sorry for her daughter. Qin Wenqian was reluctant to return, so Xian Guiying decided to stay with her daughter in H City for now. However, because the doctor said her daughter was suffering from pneumonia, she did not bring the child to see Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan to avoid infecting her two nephews. However, that day in front of the water amusement park, she saw Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan quite far away and her two nephews, Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na. Seeing her brother with his wife and his children, seeing a warm and happy smile on his face, Xian Guiying suddenly didn''t want to meet them. Even though she wasn''t in dire straits, she still felt that this gap made her heart ache, so she decided to carry Qin Wenqian and leave first. Unexpectedly, Jiang Ruolan saw Xian Guiying before she got into the car. When Jiang Ruolan was concerned about the situation between her and Qin Gengxin, Xian Guiying could only just look at her face and didn''t answer. Chapter 589 - Do I Look Like A Kidnapper To You Qin Wenqian not only suffered from pneumonia but also diarrhea. However, she refused to return to the United States because she wanted to play in China. Due to her physical condition, Qin Wenqian was not very friendly towards her uncle and aunt, but she still liked her uncle. As Xian Zihao played with her, Xian Guiying''s gaze shifted toward the two sleeping children inside the car. Then she looked at Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan, who laughed together while hugging Qin Wenqian. Beautiful children can grow up healthy only with the care of their parents, and what does she bring to her daughter? After chatting for a while, Xian Guiying took her daughter and left the place with the reason Qin Wenqian was still suffering from diarrhea. Although she heard Jiang Ruolan calling her name from behind, she didn''t turn to look at her. Xian Guiying knew Xian Zihao had scrutinized her expression just now. He wanted her to go home, to the Xian Family. She didn''t want to go back to that "house", so she was gone before he could say anything. "Mommy, what is auntie?" Qin Wenqian asked innocently after walking for a long distance. "Auntie is uncle''s wife." Xian Zihao answered patiently. "Will auntie like Qianqian like uncle''s?" "Of course, because our Qianqian is so beautiful and cute, who wouldn''t love her?" Xian Guiying smiled as she rubbed her daughter''s head. Seeing her daughter''s slightly pale face, her heart ached a little. When Qin Wenqian fell asleep, Xian Guiying went to call a middle-aged woman from the room service staff. She asked the room service staff to occasionally check on the child in case anything happened to her while she was away. She will be back in two hours. Xian Guiying had met Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan today, so even though there were some topics she didn''t want to discuss, she should come to Greenville Residence because of family courtesy. She bought some children''s toys, two sets of clothes that three-years-old can wear, and some children''s nutritional products. After walking out of the store, she planned to take a taxi near Beidou Avenue. Xian Guiying stood by the side of the road and waited a long time. Finally, an empty taxi arrived. Just as she was about to open the car door, someone pushed the door closed and stopped in front of her. The man did not open the door but held the handle of the car door tightly. Xian Guiying looked back in surprise and saw that Qin Gengxin had also returned. "Why didn''t you tell me that you are coming home with Qianqian?" Qin Gengxin looked at her before waving his hand to signal the taxi driver to leave. When the car left, Xian Guiying finally came back to her senses. The shock in her eyes was immediately concealed. She stepped back and went to stop another taxi. Qin Gengxin grabbed the bag in her hand. At the same time, he pulled on her wrist with his other hand. "Guiying, let''s talk." Xian Guiying stopped and did not shake his hand away. She stared at him with indifferent eyes, "What is there to talk about? I took my daughter back to relax. After we divorce, you can rest assured, I will not drag you down. It won''t stop you from continuing to chat and hold the beauty in your arms!" Qin Gengxin didn''t like what she had just said, his eyebrows immediately furrowed. "I had some problems that needed to be handled a few days ago and didn''t have time to discuss this matter with you. When I found out that you had returned to China with Qianqian, I booked a flight to meet you. I just wanted to talk with you peacefully. Guiying, since we''re both adults, there''s no need to be so hasty, since you want a divorce, why don''t we talk about that? Marriage and divorced are not a child play, let''s talk ok?" "I''m not in the mood to talk to you. What is there to talk about? I will not take your money, and other assets I have are in my brother''s name, so it has nothing to do with our marital wealth. Just signed the agreement. We could part away in a clean and tidy way, there''s no need to talk!" Xian Guiying was determined to get rid of this marriage. Even if she were an immortal, she would still feel bone-piercing pain. All the things she had done in the past few days were just to lessen the heart-wrenching pain, even if she had to put it down, it would still be there. She did not want to be forced, and even more so, she did not want to have anything to do with Qin Gengxin. "Are you afraid of losing control of your feelings or are you afraid of falling back into an endless waiting marriage?" Qin Gengxin suddenly exerted force and pulled her back, forcing her to look directly at him. His black eyes had a hint of displeasure in them as he said, "Bai Nuying causing the trouble in Xian Enterprise and you didn''t even plan to tell me about this?" "Is it any use telling you? If not for your support and love, she wouldn''t have the guts to come to my building to cause trouble. Qin Gengxin, there''s always a reason with everything she did! I, Xian Guiying, have been blind for so many years and now my eyes have been wiped clean! Please don''t waste any more of my youth. Let me go, okay?" Xian Guiying twisted her wrist in an effort to free herself from his grip while saying sullenly, "Let go of me!" Qin Gengxin pursed his lip and said nothing, just looked at her coldly. While she was struggling too hard, he suddenly pulled her towards himself, then stopped the taxi, opened the door with one hand, and pushed her in with the other. As she struggled to get out, he also got into the car and stopped her. Xian Guiying''s strength was unmatched with his, so she could only shout to the driver, "Stop the car! I want to get off!" The driver looked at them in the rearview mirror, eyes full of doubt. "Sir, Madam, are you two okay?" "We''re fine, just drive your car." Qin Gengxin said. "I don''t know him! He wants to kidnap me! Sir, stop the car!" Xian Guiying was furious. She had never been this furious in her life. In the blink of an eye, she glared at Qin Gengxin. "Tell him to stop!" The driver was startled and looked at them hesitantly. He wanted to stop the car. "Do I look like a kidnapper to you?" Qin Gengxin glanced at the driver coldly. The driver was still hesitant. "How about You two get out of the car first... My small business of driving a taxi can''t --" Before he could complete his sentence, Qin Gengxin suddenly took out his wallet and threw it at him. "Take as much as you want. Drive to Shangri-La Hotel, hurry!" The driver immediately lowered his head to see a thick bunch of pink on the edge of the wallet. For a moment, his forehead began to sweat as if he were in some mental struggle. Xian Guiying raised her hand to take out her money. Qin Gengxin quickly pressed down both of her hands on the seat and leaned closed to her face. His black pupils locked onto her, "I didn''t fly here to fight with you. I didn''t come here to make a scene! If there''s any problem, we can talk at the hotel! You better behave!" Chapter 590 - The Feeling Of Being Misunderstood By Others Is Indeed Unpleasant Xian Guiying had never been treated in such a manner in her life. Gritting her teeth, she glared at him. "You " "This is H City. Do you want me to take you back to your family and talk about this in front of your grandfather?" Qin Gengxin said coldly. Xian Guiying immediately went silent and looked at him angrily. Taking her back to Xian Family and talking about this in front of the Old Man? What kind of joke was this? If the Old Man found out about this, then she wouldn''t be able to leave! "Are you threatening me?" She stared at him. Qin Gengxin chuckled softly and lowered his head to get close to her face. "That''s why we are even." For some reason, there was a strange medicinal smell on him, like the smell of disinfectant. Xian Guiying thought maybe it''s because her nose wasn''t working, or maybe because she used to take her daughter to the hospital a few days ago. "What exactly do you want to talk about?" When Qin Gengxin mentioned the Old Man, Xian Guiying finally calmed down. She frowned as a tinge of compromise appeared in his eyes. She had originally wanted to stay far away from him, but from the looks of it now, Qin Gengxin''s purposeful flying back and didn''t intend to let her off so easily. If she could not resist it, she would have to endure the piercing pain of him standing in front of her. It really hurts. Her eyes locked into him. "What do you want to talk about?" She asked again. "Our marriage." Qin Gengxin let go of her hand, not wanting to hurt her anymore. Seeing her wrist turned red, he backed away from her and sat down next to her while whispering, "Our eleven years relationship." When he mentioned that, Xian Guiying''s cold gaze gradually faded, but she remained expressionless. She silently looked at his side face. After looking for a long time, she shifted her gaze away and looked out the window silently. She didn''t want to fight anymore. Maybe a closure would be good for her. Shangri-La Hotel was located near Beidou Avenue in H City and it took less than ten minutes for them to arrive by taxi. When they got out of the car, Qin Gengxin initially wanted to grab her hand, but Xian Guiying nonchalantly opened the car door on the other side and got out. Seeing that she was calm, Qin Gengxin looked at her and waited for her to stand beside him before they entered the hotel together. Xian Guiying glanced at the big sign, then turned around to look at the taxi that had already left. Her eyes were cold. Since she was no longer fighting or trying to escape, Qin Gengxin did not urge her. He just stood there silently with one hand in his pocket. When Xian Guiying looked back at him, somehow, in his eyes, she seemed to see something in them. She looked at him. "What''s the difference between coming to the hotel and the street?" "I think we should sit down and have a quiet, patient talk." He replied. Xian Guiying took a deep breath, looked at the package she was holding, and then looked up at the sky. It was almost dark. She had initially planned to go to Greenville Residence before nightfall and brought Qin Wenqian to stay there. It looked like she won''t get a chance to go there today. Qin Gengxin remained standing upright, and even after entering the hotel door, he remained standing there. After a few seconds, he moved his legs, took his hands out of his pants pockets, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pockets, but he didn''t smoke. He put the cigarette pack back and walked into the hotel. When they were in the elevator, Xian Guiying just stood behind him silently. She was no longer the Xian Guiying, who liked to approach him as much as possible, constantly trying to find topics to talk to him about and find out how he felt. In her world with him, there was only silence and countless frost. She was no longer in the mood to care whether her emotions were still as strong as before. She didn''t want to care about it, nor did she care about it. Divorce was also a way to let herself free. As she followed Qin Gengxin to the door, she watched him insert the room card. Pushing the door open, he motioned for her to enter. The patience in his eyes and the slight change in his attitude made her suspicious, but she just looked at him before walking inside without a word. Looking at her silent and obedient back that was already fearless due to not wanting to care, Qin Gengxin''s emotions were mixed. "What do you want to drink?" He asked as he closed the door. "I''m not thirsty. What do you want to talk about? Hurry up and tell me. My daughter is still sleeping in the hotel. When she wakes up later and finds out I wasn''t there, she will cry." Xian Guiying sat on the couch. She put the bag on the table and looked at Qin Gengxin calmly. Qin Gengxin walked away with a sigh and a smile. He looked at her expression and after looking at it for a moment, he said with a strange smile, "The feeling of being misunderstood by others is indeed unpleasant." Xian Guiying was confused. However, he did not explain himself and only took a step back. Qin Gengxin casually sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her with his deep eyes, "Since we have gotten to this point, I guess even if you want a divorce, I should tell you some things. Otherwise, it is really unfair to you." Xian Guiying didn''t say anything but just looked at him. "Eleven years ago, at the airport. When I first saw you holding your belongings standing there, I felt a light in front of me. At that time, you were a very different sight for my heart, not just because you are my good brother''s sister, but also because many of your features are enough to impress people, including me. I am a man and every unmarried man would naturally be moved by an outstanding and beautiful woman, so I am no exception." "But there is always someone in my heart and you know about it too. So, even though my heart is moved, I still treat you as a sister. At that time, Qin Gengxin had trusted a girl named Jiang Ruolan. He did not want to disappoint his years of searching and waiting, and he also didn''t want to lose someone who had a pious heart. He wanted to protect her for the rest of his life. That''s the only thing he held on to all this time in the cruel and ruthless American business world. No matter what, he must find Jiang Ruolan, the girl he wanted to marry. He must give her a stable and happy life. Every person has a belief and something they want to do. In those years, to me, this is my belief." At this point, Qin Gengxin suddenly laughed. "Thinking about it now and thinking about everything that happened at that time, it is indeed laughable." Chapter 591 - I Would Rather Have Been One-sided This was something that had been firmly held in his heart since he was a teenager. He was like a little boy who didn''t know anything, who quickly grabbed a piece of pumice wood in front of him to keep himself from drowning in various things in this world. "You always ask me why other people can, but you can''t." Qin Gengxin suddenly looked at Xian Guiying and said softly, "I''ll tell you now." For some reason, Xian Guiying felt suffocated. She had known Qin Gengxin for too long, and he had never said this much in front of others, nor had he ever shared his thoughts with anyone. He was always like that, whatever he wanted, he didn''t need anyone to understand, he never explained, and he didn''t have the patience to explain anything either for a person or for a matter. His words, "I''ll tell you now," were something Xian Guiying had expected after so many years of marriage. She clearly had a sliver of expectation, but when she thought about it carefully, her expression instantly turned cold. Her expression didn''t change. After all, Qin Gengxin was the one who wanted to talk, so she just quietly listened and didn''t interrupt. "Why can''t you be the only one?" Qin Gengxin looked at her and said seriously, "Because I care about you, Guiying. I don''t want you to be hurt by my ridiculous stubbornness towards Jiang Ruolan. I can be rude to other women and act on the spot. Even when they fall in love with me, I can still retreat cleanly because the future is too unknown. I am not a good person, Guiying. I can''t provide and give you anything that you want, but at the same time, I don''t want to hurt you, either." "So even though I knew your thoughts from the beginning, I still pretended not to know. And until you revealed it all. When you asked me with red eyes why I couldn''t consider you, I just...Whether I answer it or not, you still won''t be spared from the heartbreak, that''s why I kept my distance from you. I want to lessen your pain." He fixed his gaze on her. "Xian Guiying, do you know what I thought when I found out that you were pregnant with my flesh and blood and hid it from me for seven months?" "Hate me?" Xian Guiying finally spoke. "Hate?" Qin Gengxin laughed. It was only after a long while that he retracted his smile and looked into her eyes. "Perhaps I should hate myself. I was just very confused. After I found out that Jiang Ruolan was married to Xian Zihao, I felt so confused for a long time. That was the most perplexing time for me in the past thirty years. Men are indeed not like women, who will cry whenever they feel wronged, but the heart is still made of flesh, and there are times when Qin Gengxin is weak. " "My life was already messed up and before I could sort everything out, I found out about your pregnancy. When I learned the reason for your pregnancy, I only felt that it was a bolt out of the blue. Although I drink a lot and am occasionally drunk, I still have my own awareness. In our circle, there are a lot of women who want to get into my bed, but even when I''m drunk, no woman has ever succeeded." He paused. "Just you." "Afterwards, I couldn''t even remember your face at all and then, you got pregnant. For seven months, I didn''t know you carried my flesh and blood. Hate was not the word I would use, but anger does exist." He looked at her seriously, "The relationship between the Xian Family and the Qin Family is something that cannot be joked around. This matter not only will destroy you but also damage the relationship between our family, as well as the relationship between your brother and me." "Do you know?" Qin Gengxin narrowed his eyes and looked at Xian Guiying''s face intensely. "When I kicked open the door to the Xian Family''s hall and saw you were kneeling on the ground with such a big stomach and realized that it was my child, at that moment, I felt deceived. The anger of being fooled flooded my head. Do you know how much self-control I had to use back then in order not to tear down that hall?" Xian Guiying will never forget his expression that day. The anger in his eyes and the heat that was always there in him finally began to cool when in contact with her. She had been thinking about it for the past two days. Maybe she''s wrong. That night, she shouldn''t have been selfish and shouldn''t have helped him. She knew that she also played a big part in this matter, but it''s all in the past now. She had been waiting for two years in silence, waiting for him to notice her. When she was tired, when she finally decided to let go and when she saw how happy and affectionate he treated Bai Nuying, today, however, he suddenly told her that she had a special place in his heart and he never intended to hurt her? Xian Guiying''s eyes were very cold. Looking at his face, she suddenly realized that in the past eleven years, she had never felt so unfamiliar with him. "So, Qin Gengxin." Xian Guiying looked at him coldly. "You were saying that you had feelings for me? That you loved me?" Qin Gengxin pursed his lips and calmly looked at her, neither admitting nor denying. Still, she saw traces of tenderness in his eyes. This tenderness was too foreign to her. Xian Guiying suddenly broke into laughter. She stood up and looked at him coldly, "I thought you had never had any feelings for me, that you were only treating me like a sister, so from the moment I entered this hotel until now, I never complained. Not even a little bit. Even if it is hatred, I can only hate myself for all these years that I have wasted on you." "But today, you actually told me that I''ve always been special to you? You even liked me and loved me?" Xian Guiying looked at him and smiled. "You loved me, but you didn''t believe me! Love me, but you won''t even listen to a single explanation! If you love me, you won''t take revenge on me in this way! Qin Gengxin, I wish you had never loved me! I would rather have been one-sided, at least I would not hate you, because I always thought I''m the one who forced you into this! But now you''re telling me you always have feelings for me?" She smiled, but her smile did not reach her eyes. "From the day of our wedding, when you appeared late, I already knew that you were taking revenge on me. Tell me the truth, how much exactly do you hate me in order for you to treat me like this?" She seemed calm on the surface, but her anger was obvious underneath. Qin Gengxin stared into her eyes that were filled with indignation, before saying in a low voice, "There will be no hatred if there is no love. You can hate as much as you love. I know you''re mad at me." Xian Guiying looked away and a smile still plastered on her face, but her tears were hidden behind her eyes as she gritted her teeth in hatred. For more than two years, all the pain and sorrow she had felt and concealed under her smiling face, all the wounds she had suffered had returned to her in an instant. She had thought that she had gotten used to pain. All the pain she had suffered during the past years had been less than a tenth of the pain she felt right now. Xian Guiying clenched her fists at her side as she recalled Qin Gengxin''s attitude towards her all this time. His every move, his every expression. When she remembered the wedding night and the words he had dropped, it almost stabbed into her heart like a knife. "So this is what you want to talk about? This is how your feelings towards me in these eleven years?" Xian Guiying endured her pain and astonishingly looked at him. Her gaze was ice-cold as she looked at his expression, which was as calm as it could be. Chapter 592 - Everything Had Been Real Qin Gengxin today was very different from the usual Qin Gengxin. Xian Guiying didn''t know why he suddenly talked to her so patiently or why he suddenly told her the truth about his feelings for her. She didn''t know how he could still sit so calmly on the edge of the bed, quietly watching her expression. Under her cold questioning, he only pursed his lips slightly. Xian Guiying took a deep breath and grinned, "I used eleven years of love for you to notice me. In the name of love, I had never hated you before, even when you mistreated me." She stepped back step by step, looking at the indescribable tenderness and the faint trace of apology in his eyes. Step by step, she retreated to the door. "But now, I can''t figure it out. I thought that no matter how far you went, I wouldn''t hate you But you proved me wrong." Xian Guiying watched him as she slowly retreated until she reached the door. Suddenly, she sneered at him before opening the door and walked out quickly. The sound of the door slamming shut struck people''s hearts. Qin Gengxin didn''t chase after her; instead, he stood up and walked to the window. He pulled open the curtain and silently looked out at the brightly lit night of H City through the window. ''I thought I wouldn''t hate you no matter what you did to me.'' ''I thought I wouldn''t hate you for the rest of my life.'' That''s right! How could she not hate him? ? ? ? ? More than a week ago, Qin Gengxin was lying in a hospital bed at a private hospital in Boston, preparing to undergo surgery. Acute enteritis broke out too thoroughly. Perhaps it was because he had been too immersed in business all year round and had been eating unhealthy foods, his stomach could no longer hold it anymore and acute enteritis strikes him. He stayed in the hospital for a week for observation and temporarily cut off contact with the outside world. However, on the second day of his stay, he asked Huang Jingguo to go to the hotel where he had stayed with Xian Guiying before to investigate the matter. In these few years, he had no intention of investigating anything related to the matter, including accessing the video footage. However, the look on Xian Guiying''s face when she proposed the divorce and the time they spent together had caused his anger and disapproval towards her to gradually dissipate. That day when she asked for a divorce, he saw the tears she shed after hugging him. It was not that he didn''t feel anything. Torturing a woman he cared about and seeing how hurt she was, he finally realized how cruel he was to her. However, he was still unwilling to investigate the truth about that incident. It was as if he didn''t want to open the wounds he didn''t want to touch. But after a day in the hospital, when the doctor wouldn''t let him leave, while he was lying in his bed without doing anything, Qin Gengxin was finally able to calm down and think about many things that had happened. Nine days ago. The ward door was pushed open and the doctor was checking Qin Gengxin''s condition besides the bed. He told him how much operational risk would happen tomorrow and so on. Huang Jingguo came in and put the file bag on the table. "Boss, this is what you want." "Many years have passed, how can you find it so quickly?" Qin Gengxin asked casually before signaling the doctor to leave. "It''s just that the surveillance footage in the hotel lobby, as well as the surveillance footage in the elevator and corridor, are easy to find as long as I use some connections. However, I can''t find the one in the room." Huang Jingguo said. Qin Gengxin nodded and reached for the folder on the table. He pulled out a stack of photos and discs. Huang Jingguo didn''t know why his boss asked him to check these items until the videos were in his possession and when he went to get the photos, he immediately guessed that it had something to do with Xian Guiying. He picked up the laptop and handed it to Qin Gengxin, then walked out of the room. Qin Gengxin first looked at the photos and frowned the longer he looked at them. Finally, he turned on the laptop and inserted the disc into it. The screen showed him being helped by Xian Guiying. He was drunk to death. Although Xian Guiying was tall, she still looked small beside him and when she supported him, her steps were a little unstable. Ever since she helped him into the hotel, his whole body wrapped around hers and even when she pushed him away, he didn''t let go. This situation was completely different from what Qin Gengxin had thought. He only remembered that he was drunk and because Xian Guiying had conceived the child easily, he assumed that it was her fault, that she was doing it intentionally, but the video of them both moving and about their body language all proved to him that he was the one who was attached to her. Even when Xian Guiying helped him into the elevator, the video recorded how she slammed her arm into his chest angrily, but he was still hugging her. Afterward, in the elevators and corridors, Xian Guiying was also the one who stumbled as she supported him. Her movements were not very skillful, but she was careful not to let them fall. Although Qin Gengxin didn''t know what had happened in the room, he could tell from the video that Xian Guiying helped him to the hotel with good intention. Qin Gengxin paused the video and rubbed the space between his eyebrows as he watched them both enter the room. He flipped the picture in his hand again. The surveillance video was not very clear, and the expression cannot be seen clearly. However, based on Qin Gengxin''s previous understanding of Xian Guiying, he knew that she didn''t have any evil thoughts on him. The two times she had explained before their marriage, the things she had said, everything had been real. She had only explained it to him twice, but that had only been because he chose not to believe it due to his rage. His prejudice against her was too deep, and from then on, she chose to be quiet, no longer insisting on this explanation. Two years... Qin Gengxin put the photo in his hand and watched the paused video on the laptop. As they both entered the room, the video stopped in there. He had always believed in his own self-control. Could it be that he did something to her that night in his room? It wasn''t that he didn''t have any feelings for Xian Guiying. It was just that he didn''t want to touch her, nor did he want to cross over the lines to avoid losing his mind. He still remembered what she had asked him on the wedding night. "Why did you do this to me? Why marry me if you are unwilling?" She asked softly. At that moment, Qin Gengxin looked at her with a smile that was not a smile. In a voice she could only hear, he said, "This is the path you have chosen. Even if you want to regret it, it''s already too late!" On the day of their wedding, he remembered that he had said too much. Some he had almost forgotten, while others he still remembered clearly. Because of these footages, coupled with his understanding of Xian Guiying in the past, Qin Gengxin no longer needed to check any further to know that he was the one at fault. Chapter 593 - How Did She Bear It Xian Guiying hurriedly walked out of the hotel with a quick step. The staff in the lobby looked at her figure with a strange expression as if they were wondering if something was going on in the room upstairs. Almost everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the woman who was walking out of the hotel as fast as the wind. As soon as she walked out of Shangri-La Hotel, she didn''t even look around. Xian Guiying immediately rushed down the hotel stairs, wanting to call a taxi to leave. However, when she reached the side of the road, she accidentally hit someone without realizing it. The man stepped back. At the same time, Xian Guiying fell. The man initially wanted to keep moving backward, but when he saw her face, he was startled and quickly helped her. "Are you okay?" Xian Guiying''s mind fell apart just now. She was moving like a robot and just wanted to take a taxi and leave as quickly as possible. She didn''t even know how she got out of the hotel. "Miss!" The man quickly helped her and looked at her. "Do you feel uncomfortable somewhere? Miss?" Unconsciously, Xian Guiying shook her head. She raised her hand and pointed to the side of the road. "Help me call a taxi ..." The man looked at her and hesitated. It''s already dark, so if he called a taxi randomly like this, it would only cause trouble if she encountered any unreliable drivers. "How can you take a taxi in this condition? Do you need me to send you to the hospital? My car is nearby, I''ll take you there." "No need ..." Xian Guiying shook her head. "I''m not going to the hospital..I want to go back ..." When the man saw that she was not completely conscious and could not move on her own, he simply held her hand with one hand, while the other helped her to walk to the side of a black car not far away. He opened the car door and helped her get inside. As Xian Guiying struggled not to enter the car, the man patted her shoulder. "Don''t be afraid, I am not a bad person. If I''m not mistaken, you must be Xian Guiying. I just want to help you." This person actually know her? Then she definitely can''t sit still! As CEO of Xian Enterprise, it''s common for people with hidden motives to find an opportunity to help her. Xian Guiying struggled again. The man smiled helplessly and pushed her into the car, then walked to the driver''s seat. When he entered, he saw that she was already slumped in the passenger seat without any signs of struggling, as if she had already used up all her strength. There was an indescribable coldness and sadness in her. He looked down at the time, then looked at the hotel across the street before calling someone. After he was done with his conversation, he turned to see that Xian Guiying was leaning against the door with her eyes closed. She seemed to be asleep, but her fists clenched tightly as she placed them on her lap. Just as the man was about to start the car and take her to the hospital, Xian Guiying suddenly straightened her back and touched his hand. He turned to look at her. She was still leaning against the door with her eyes closed, but her hand was still pressing on his. She said in a very low voice, "Don''t drive. I just want to sit here and rest for a while." "But " "I''m fine, sorry to trouble you." She frowned, her voice still light. Seeing that she was still conscious, the man looked at her before pulling his hand back. He opened the car window a crack so that she could breathe more comfortably. As per her request, he didn''t start the car. Xian Guiying then withdrew her hand and leaned against the car door, closing her eyes and remaining motionless. She didn''t shed a tear, but the man in the driver''s seat looked at her hand and thought for a moment. Then, he took some tissue and inserted it into her hand to reduce the pain caused by her nails. After about an hour, Xian Guiying''s head was gently pushed back against the seat, but her eyes were still closed and her forehead was slightly furrowed. It was unknown whether she fell asleep or fainted. The man just sat next to her and didn''t move. After that, he called someone. Then he started the car and drove to another intersection. ? ? ? ? Meanwhile, on Qin Gengxin''s side Even after Xian Guiying left, he was still standing by the window, unmoving. He was able to tell that she was determined to divorce. However, because he was wrong, his original intention was to have a good talk with her. At the very least, if she insists on leaving, he can respect her wishes. After all, he had hurt her deeply enough. Lost in thought, his phone suddenly rang. Seeing that it was a call from Huang Jingguo, he closed the curtain and went to answer the call. "Hello? Boss! Are you in China now?" Huang Jingguo''s voice sounded urgent. "What''s wrong?" When Qin Gengxin answered the phone, he caught a glance at the children''s belongings on the couch. Judging from the styles, there were boys'' and girls'' toys and he could guess that Xian Guiying had previously planned to go to Greenville Residence to see Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan''s children. "Oh my God!" Huang Jingguo shouted. "How many days have been since you underwent the operation? The doctor said that you could not leave the hospital for a week after surgery. You must rest in the hospital, and even if you leave the hospital, you must stay home to recover. You just finished the operation a few days ago, and I found out today that you booked a plane ticket and flew to China! Boss! Are you tired of living? The stitches of yours haven''t been removed yet!" "I can just find a random hospital in the country and remove the stitches. There''s no need to make a big fuss." Qin Gengxin took the items from the couch and played with them. Xian Guiying must have heard Bai Nuying calling him that day. She must have known that Bai Nuying chose the toys he bought for Qin Wenqian. At that time, she had chosen to ignore it, not complaining at all. How did she bear it? "How many hours does it take to fly back from the United States to H City? Your wounds still haven''t healed yet! If something happens to you when you are in flight, who will be responsible? Boss, I don''t know what went wrong between you and Miss Xian and I can tell you are a little distracted these past few days, but I am concerned about you. I''m afraid that you will not be able to recover properly. Who would have thought that you would fly back to China in silence! Boss, you really wanted me to die early! Stop giving me too many heart attacks. I''m still young and have a wife and an unborn kid. I--" On the other side, Huang Jingguo kept blabbering like a nagging old mother. Qin Gengxin threw his phone to the bed and let him continue nagging to the air. He put down what he was doing and walked back to the window. Looking down, he saw that there was no trace of Xian Guiying in front of the hotel. There was only a steady flow of cars on the road. After a while, he retrieved his cell phone. Huang Jingguo still hadn''t stopped. He sighed and hung up the phone. After that, he called someone else. "Find out where Xian Guiying''s hotel room is. Does my daughter have someone to take care of her? Send someone there to watch over her. Don''t let anything happen to the child." Chapter 594 - He Booked A Plane Last Night Once He Heard Something Happened To You Xian Guiying was sleeping soundly, although she subconsciously told herself that she must not fall asleep. No matter how uncomfortable she was, she had to persevere. She had to go back to the hotel, she had to visit her daughter. But no matter how she struggled in the darkness, she still couldn''t break free. When she finally saw a glimmer of light, she abruptly opened her eyes. What entered her eye was an unfamiliar environment. She immediately sat up in bed in shock but felt weak at the same time. She raised her hand to rub her sore and swollen forehead, then looked around and saw that she was in a modest bedroom. Seeing the sky outside the window was bright, she was shocked. Thinking that her daughter was still at the hotel, she hurriedly lifted off her blanket and got out of bed. Suddenly, the sound of the door opening could be heard. An unknown young man entered. When the man saw that she was awake, he smiled kindly at her. "Miss Xian, you awake." Xian Guiying looked at him, unable to process any words. Who was he? This man looked so similar to Wei Zhengsheng. She hurriedly pulled a handful of her hair and looked out the window again. While she can''t wait to go back and see her daughter, she can tell from the voice that this guy must be the same guy she met yesterday. Out of politeness, she could not leave immediately. The young man came with a glass of water in one hand and a pill in the other. He placed the glass on the table next to the bed and handed the pill to her. "You don''t know me, but I''ve seen your picture from my cousin." "Your cousin?" Xian Guiying was shocked. The man held out his hand with a smile, revealing a white tooth. He looked around twenty-six years old, "Hello, Miss Xian. I''m Wei Shanyuan, Wei Zhengsheng''s cousin. My father is Zhengsheng''s fourth uncle." No wonder his face looks so similar, it turned out he was Wei Zhengsheng''s cousin. At first, Xian Guiying did not respond. Only after a while, she came back to reality and shook his hand. However, she was still a little confused. "Don''t worry, Miss Xian, I''m a doctor. I met you at the entrance of the Shangri-La Hotel. Originally, I wanted to send you to the hospital, but seeing that you fell asleep, I temporarily underwent a simple check-up for you. Don''t worry, there''s nothing wrong with your body. It''s just that you didn''t have enough rest and have some anxiety that causes your chest to clog and experience a bit of mental disturbance. When I took you home last night, I gave you an injection, which allows you to sleep soundly." Wei Shanyuan took the glass from the table again and handed it to her. Xian Guiying was still wary and didn''t dare to take the pills and the water he gave her. Wei Shanyuan smiled and said, "Then you can take it after he arrives." With that, he put down the glass, not forcing her. The man laughed. There were two dimples on his face, and his skin was better than a woman''s, his hair was combed neatly, and his fingers were clean. Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment but didn''t accept the medicine. She only asked, "Who is ''he''?" Right at this moment, the sound of footsteps came from outside the bedroom door, and the door was pushed open again. At this point, Wei Zhengsheng, who was supposed to be at an important upper echelon meeting in Xian Enterprise, quickly entered. "How is she? Does she feel better?" He entered the room and continued walking to the bed. He looked at Xian Guiying''s face and then looked at Wei Shanyuan. "I gave her an injection last night and she slept soundly. Her mental state is not bad now. She would be better once she ate the medicine." Wei Shanyuan replied. "Why did you suddenly faint?" Wei Zhengsheng frowned. He raised his hand to examine Xian Guiying''s forehead, then sat down next to her, stroking the hair at the back of her head. "Is there something wrong with your body? Tell Shanyuan, he is a doctor. If you are uncomfortable, just say so." "I''m fine, but why are you here?" Wei Zhengsheng paused. He pursed his lip and looked at her but didn''t say anything. Wei Shanyuan smiled. "Miss Xian, I knew you because I saw you in my cousin''s photo. By the way, my cousin immediately booked a plane last night once he heard something happened to you." Xian Guiying stiffened, eyes full of shock, but Wei Zhengsheng just looked at the glass of water and the pill on the table. "Why didn''t you take medicine?" Wei Shanyuan was also standing beside the bed. He looked at the cautious Xian Guiying, who was frozen. He was smiling. As he looked at her, the dimples on his face looked extremely cute. Seeing that Wei Shanyuan was smiling and was being stared at seriously by Wei Zhengsheng, Xian Guiying did not know what to say. She slowly took the pill and the glass, obediently ate it before putting down the glass and saying, "I may not have the energy to care about the company matters in the meantime. You just flew to H City overnight, you shouldn''t do that." "Let me worry about the company. You''re not feeling well right now, so don''t think too much." Wei Zhengsheng gave her a gentle smile and said, "Fortunately, you met Shanyuan. If not, who knows what would happen if you fell on the street last night?" Actually, Xian Guiying didn''t know what had happened to her. She had been fine all along. However, yesterday, when she hurriedly walked out of the hotel, she felt weightless, inexplicably short of breath, and extremely tired. When being helped to the car by Wei Shanyuan, she didn''t even have the strength to struggle. She had never been this careless in her entire life, and what Wei Zhengsheng said was right. If she met someone who was out of line or had evil intentions, then it would be too late for her to say anything now. She did not say anything but only nodded. "I''ll pay more attention in the future." "You guys talk, I''m going to ask someone to prepare lunch." Wei Shanyuan walked to the door and was about to leave when Xian Guiying stopped him. "Lunch?" Xian Guiying immediately stood up in the blink of an eye, knocking on the table next to her. Wei Shanyuan turned around and glanced at her. "What''s wrong?" Wei Zhengsheng quickly restrained her movement. "Slow down! You just woke up." "It''s already noon! Qianqian is still at the hotel. I haven''t been home all night, I''m afraid something must be happening to her!" Xian Guiying pushed his hand away anxiously. "I have to go back to the hotel to see my daughter! If she doesn''t see me, she''ll be scared! It''s actually already noon!" Xian Guiying ignored Wei Zhengsheng''s hand that was extended to stop her and directly walked out of the bedroom. Wei Shanyuan looked at Xian Guiying''s figure that was walking away in a hurry, then looked back at Wei Zhengsheng, who was about to chase out in worry. He asked in surprise, "She has a daughter?" Chapter 595 - Your Brother Didn’t Hand You Over To Me To Let Me Watch You Become Depressed Like This Wei Zhengsheng stopped walking. He glanced at Wei Shanyuan and asked, "Did you find her in front of Shangri- La Hotel last night?" Wei Shanyuan shrugged and nodded. Wei Zhengsheng frowned but didn''t say anything. He walked out of the room quickly. Since both Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng returned to H City temporarily, Wei Shanyuan was in charge of driving them straight to the hotel where Qin Wenqian was staying. Xian Guiying hurriedly got out of the car, rushed straight to the hotel. "How can she have a daughter? She wasn''t like a married woman who had given birth at all. Who is her daughter? I always assumed she was your girlfriend." Wei Shanyuan parked the car and immediately followed behind Wei Zhengsheng. Wei Zhengsheng didn''t answer, he only said, "Don''t ask these things in front of her." Wei Shanyuan''s mouth twitched. "Don''t worry. I''m not a gossipy man, I''m just curious." "Get rid of your curiosity!" Wei Zhengsheng said in a low voice and followed Xian Guiying into the elevator. As soon as the elevator arrived at the destination floor, Xian Guiying quickly walked out and rushed to the room. She inserted the room card and hurried inside. The first thing that appeared in her line of sight was the room service staff from yesterday sitting on the bed with a smile on her face as she accompanied Qin Wenqian. Qin Wenqian was playing with many toys in her hands. "Mommy!" Seeing her mother, Qin Wenqian hurriedly looked at her with a smile while picking up the toys she''s playing with and waved them at her. Xian Guiying''s heart, which had been stuck in her throat, finally felt relaxed. She exhaled and looked behind her, at Wei Zhengsheng and Wei Shanyuan, who were walking with worry plastered over their faces. She immediately went to bed and kissed her daughter''s cheek. Seeing the toys on the bed, Xian Guiying asked in confusion, "Where did all these toys come from?" "Miss Xian, you''re too polite. You just asked me to take care of the child at the last minute, and your husband even sent someone over to give me money. He also bought a lot of toys to send over. The person your husband sent over really knows how to play with little kids, and when your daughter woke up and when she didn''t see you, she didn''t cry. Instead, she was actually coaxed into being happy, and just like that, she obediently waited for you to come back." "I ..." Xian Guiying''s words stuck in her throat. She looked at the toys in Qin Wenqian''s hand, then looked at the room service staff that had patiently taken care of the child since she received the money. Wei Zhengsheng and Wei Shanyuan walked closer. When Wei Shanyuan saw the child in Xian Guiying''s arms, he tried to tease her. Qin Wenqian had always been afraid of strangers, so she shrunk back into Xian Guiying''s arms with a vigilant look. "Why does this child look so terrible?" Wei Shanyuan asked. "My daughter is used to living in the United States, but she suddenly came back to China, so she can''t adapt to the environment quickly. She had diarrhea a few days ago, that''s why she didn''t look very well right now." Xian Guiying explained while nodding to room service, indicating that she could leave. The room service staff stood up with a smile, "All right, I''ll go first. Miss Xian, if there''s anything else you need help with, you can find me." Judging from the glowing face of the room staff, it can be seen that Qin Gengxin had given her a sum of money when he sent someone here. Otherwise, she could not patiently accompany Qin Wenqian all day and night. Xian Guiying smiled and nodded. She didn''t say anything until the room service staff left. Then Wei Zhengsheng asked, "Did Qin Gengxin come here last night?" Xian Guiying did not say a word. She lowered her head to look at her daughter, who was smiling happily in her arms. She smiled at her and stroked her hair. "Was Qianqian scared when you didn''t see mommy this morning?" "No!" The little girl shook her head like a rattle drum. "Daddy sent an uncle to bring me delicious food. Qianqian knows daddy and mommy are busy. With a smiling auntie accompanying me, Qianqian is not afraid ~" Xian Guiying smiled softly as she caressed her daughter''s small face. When she thought about how Qin Gengxin had sent someone but didn''t come here himself, her heart was in turmoil. Perhaps he knew she didn''t want to see him, so he sent someone on his behalf instead of coming here. She really didn''t want to see him. Never want to see him again. Seeing that Wei Zhengsheng seemed to have something to say to Xian Guiying, Wei Shanyuan looked at the situation in front of him and laughed. He held out his hand to Qin Wenqian, "Little darling, uncle is a doctor. You don''t look so well right now, how about you let uncle check on you?" Qin Wenqian was always afraid of strangers since she was young, but because she was used to doctors, she''s not afraid of them. However, when she saw that Wei Shanyuan was not wearing a white jacket, she looked at him suspiciously, then looked at Xian Guiying as if she were looking for an answer. "Uncle Shanyuan is a doctor. Qianqian, go follow him, let him check on you, hmm?" Xian Guiying patted her daughter''s shoulder before she handed Qin Wenqian to Wei Shanyuan. Wei Shanyuan carried the child to the inner room of the hotel with a smile. Apparently, he was giving the room for Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng to chat. Xian Guiying glanced at Wei Zhengsheng. He was leaning against the table while looking at her with a questioning look. Xian Guiying frowned for a moment before sitting on the bed. She looked down and played with her fingers. She didn''t know what to say. "When I received Shanyuan''s call last night, I was wondering if something had happened to you. How did you get to the point where you couldn''t eat or sleep well and even become mentally weak?" Wei Zhengsheng frowned. "What happened? Your brother didn''t hand you over to me to let me watch you become depressed like this." Xian Guiying continued to play with her fingers, not saying a word. Wei Zhengsheng added, "If you have something to say, just say it. It''s better to talk to someone rather than keep it in your heart. Guiying, you should know that I am not an outsider." "Brother Wei, I''m planning a divorce." Xian Guiying spoke in a faint voice. A statement with a firm decision. Chapter 596 - They Know Each Other Very Well Wei Zhengsheng was not surprised. He only looked at her face. "What happened?" Xian Guiying shook her head, indicating that she didn''t want to talk about it. "Now, I just want a divorce. I just want to be set free. Nothing else matters." "Have you made up your mind?" "Yes." Seeing that she was determined, Wei Zhengsheng nodded, "Recently, there are a large number of newly launched products waiting to be tested in the market in the company''s R&D department." "No need to wait. I''ve already given my instruction." Xian Guiying laughed to herself as she appreciated Wei Zhengsheng''s way of changing the topic. Revenge in the name of love, harm in the name of love. At one point, Xian Guiying really didn''t hate Qin Gengxin because she still couldn''t figure it out. And now, she had finally thought it through, she hated him so much. Wei Zhengsheng looked at her and knew what''s playing in her mind. He sighed, "You''ve been staying in the United States for a long time and rarely come to China. Are you going to stay here for a while?" "Qianqian said that she wasn''t having enough fun here and wanted to play for a few more days before returning. I initially wanted to bring her back as soon as possible, but I didn''t have the heart to reject her wish after seeing her pitiful little expression. She''s been locked up at home for too long." Xian Guiying looked up. "Well, if you want to stay here, just do so. Don''t worry about the company. If you need something, you can find Shanyuan. He will help you." Wei Zhengsheng said as he looked at the inner room''s door. After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "Are you planning to stay in this hotel?" Their marriage will end and their relationship will be cleared, but Xian Guiying also planned to take advantage of these few days to calm herself down. Seeing her nod, Wei Zhengsheng crossed his arms and looked at her indifferently. "If Qin Gengxin comes to find you --" "He won''t come." Xian Guiying lifted her eyes. She knew Qin Gengxin really well and if he didn''t want to let her go, didn''t want to divorce her, he would stop her at the Shangri-La Hotel. He will try to keep her there, it was too easy for a man like him, but he had no intention of forcing her. If he wanted to show up in front of her, he wouldn''t have sent someone else last night to give the child something to calm her down. They know each other very well. He knew she didn''t want to see him and she knew he wasn''t going to try to save their marriage. That night, Wei Zhengsheng flew back to the United States because there were many company matters he needed to handle. Sitting in Wei Shanyuan''s car, Xian Guiying looked around the airport, hearing the sound of an airplane. She looked at the moon in the sky, then looked at Qin Wenqian, who was sleeping in her arms. She stroked her daughter''s head gently and remained silent. Wei Shanyuan turned his head to look at her side face. Since Wei Zhengsheng passed the security check, she did not say a word. He just looked at her strangely, as if wanting to see what was hidden beneath the woman''s cold surface. "Take us back to the hotel, please. I''m sorry to bother you, Shanyuan." After a while, Xian Guiying finally looked at him and said it. Wei Shanyuan smiled, started the car engine before saying, "Miss Xian, from what I heard from Wei Zhengsheng, you were a smart, cool, and elegant woman who was so determined in her actions. Why now, when I look at you, you are as sad as Meng Jinju1? Could it be that I misheard?" Xian Guiying shot him a sidelong glance. "Do I look that miserable?" "Although it''s not that tragic, it is indeed different from the Xian Guiying that Wei Zhengsheng told me before. If I hadn''t seen your picture, I wouldn''t have recognized you that day." Wei Shanyuan laughed as he drove. Although this topic wasn''t funny, it did ease up the atmosphere and made Xian Guiying, who had been silent the whole time, feel like chatting. She looked at Wei Shanyuan and curled her lips. "There will always be some ups and downs in life. Of course, your emotions will also change. Once I manage to solve this emotional problem of mine, the Xian Guiying you heard about will come back." "Then I have to wait and see." Wei Shanyuan smiled and glanced at her, then looked at Qin Wenqian, who was asleep in her arms. "Today, I didn''t bring my equipment to check the child''s condition, so I just checked on her simply and not thorough. I heard that she had pneumonia recently, so I suggest you find some time to take her to the Central Hospital. I''ll see her myself. " "The reason she suffered from diarrhea is mainly because of the soil and water, as well as the unclean ice production materials in the country. She went to the hospital a while ago and is a bit better now, but if you want to check on her personally, that''s fine too. To be honest, I don''t really trust the doctors in this country." Xian Guiying said as she changed her posture to hug her daughter more comfortably. Actually, she had always felt that her daughter was in a good mood recently, but when she brought her daughter to the hospital, the doctor only said that it was pneumonia and it wasn''t serious. Although she didn''t understand medicine, she was always worried. ? ? ? ? Two days later. "Mummy ~" In the children''s park near the hotel, Qin Wenqian was sitting in an electric car and giggled while holding a rabbit plushie. Xian Guiying was on the phone. Hearing her daughter calling to her, she turned to look at her and couldn''t help but smile, "Qianqian, be good. Once mommy finished making the call, I will go to the staff and pay for the tickets. Mommy will let you play with the car until you are satisfied, ok." As she spoke, Xian Guiying looked around for the staff. While Xian Guiying was busy taking the call, Qin Wenqian could sense someone was looking at her. She saw a man and woman from afar, looking at her weirdly, making her feel a little scared. The man looked very tall, with a tattoo on his neck. When she turned around and saw her mother was still looking around for the ticket staff, she immediately got out of the car and ran to her side. "Xian Guiying?" . . . Glossary: 1 Chinese novel characte Chapter 597 - Your Xian Family Cannot Pay The Life Of My Grandfather Warning: Some of you may not feel comfortable reading this chapter. Please read at your own awareness. ? ? ? ? Beside that man, a petite woman with thick makeup and a sexy outfit glanced at the mother and daughter duo standing there. Then, that woman lowered her head and looked at Qin Wenqian. She immediately knew that the little girl was Xian Guiying''s daughter. She immediately looked at the man beside her and quickly whispered something into his ear. The man sneered and walked towards them quickly. He then grabbed Qin Wenqian, who was standing next to Xian Guiying. "Ah! The child''s scream immediately alerted Xian Guiying, who was still on call. She quickly hung up the phone and shouted, "What are you doing?!" "Little child, let uncle take you to play!" The burly man had a smile that sent chills down one''s spine. He didn''t care whether the child was feeling comfortable or not. He held her hands tightly, not allowing Qin Wenqian to escape. Qin Wenqian was so scared that she screamed as she stretched out her arms and legs, "Ahhh! Mommy! Mommy!" "Let my daughter go!" Xian Guiying looked at the man coldly and immediately rushed to bring Qin Wenqian back. However, the man grabbed the child with one hand and pushed her away with the other hand. Xian Guiying lifted her legs and kicked him in the arm, reaching out to grab her daughter. The man chuckled, "Oh, so you really have the skill! Have you ever practiced it before? Do you want to play?" "Who are you? Let my daughter go! Don''t scare her!" Seeing her daughter crying terribly out of fear, Xian Guiying panicked. Still, she knew that this man had bad intentions. If she acted recklessly, that would only cause more harm to the child. "My girl said you''ve bullied her before. Is this your daughter? Why don''t you let me take her? Nowadays, a little girl is more valuable than a little boy. A girl at this age can even sell at a good price ~" As the man spoke, he motioned for Xian Guiying to look behind him. As soon as her gaze touched the woman standing not far behind him, her expression turned cold. Wasn''t that Cui Luixian? How can the woman who had haunted her since she was young, be here? Seeing Cui Luixian standing there with her hands crossed over her chest proudly, Xian Guiying gritted her teeth. "Cui Luixian, ask him to let my daughter go!" Amidst the frightened child''s cries, Cui Luixian''s face was filled with smiles. "Ah, is this your daughter? She''s very cute! Sister Guiying, no matter what, we grew up together. Even when your child was born, you still didn''t tell me? I happened to meet her today. Let me and my boyfriend take her out for fun!" "She is an innocent child! If you have something to say to me, then come straight to me!" Xian Guiying cursed while holding her breath and stepped forward to hug her daughter. Still, the man just stepped back and moved the child under his other arm like a bag. Qin Wenqian''s wails became sharper. Xian Guiying''s heartache intensified, and she held back her tears. When Cui Luixian was kicked out of the Xian Family, she knew something had happened to her. She heard that Cui Luixian had been harassed by some unhappy people at the bar. After that, she was raised by someone from the underworld. Could this person be the man who raised her? Last night, Xian Guiying had received a call from Xian Zihao and found out that the Old Man still felt sorry for Cui Luixian, who had spent her days alone outside the city. He planned for Xian Zihao to arrange a decent house for her to live in the suburbs. It looked like Cui Luixian had tricked the Old Man again. She had pretended to be miserable and was begging for a place to stay, waiting for Xian Zihao to help her. How can she be rampant today? Xian Guiying took a deep breath and calmed herself as much as she could, not looking at her crying daughter. She gritted her teeth and glared at Cui Luixian, who smiled more proudly. "What do you want? Talk! What do you want?!" It''s not the weekend and not many people were in this children''s park. Xian Guiying had just received a call from the company''s finance department and she didn''t want to be disturbed by the noises, so she found a quiet place to talk. She didn''t know if there were surveillance cameras nearby, but it had been a long time. If anything, the security guards must have arrived a long time ago. From the looks of it, there were no surveillance cameras here. Xian Guiying pretended to be calm and continued, "This is a public place. I can call anyone here and call the police after that. Cui Luixian, don''t you dare make a mistake over and over again! The Xian Family doesn''t owe you, nor do I owe you! If you have any complaints, you can find me. Don''t hurt my daughter!" "Ha ~~" Cui Luixian raised an eyebrow and scolded. "Xian Guiying, what you''re saying sounds so good! Your Xian Family cannot pay for the life of my grandfather! Don''t think I should be thankful for having adopted me for so many years! If the family didn''t have you, maybe I would be able to live a happy life. It''s all because of an eyesore like you, I''ve been thinking of ways to get you away from the family since I was young. You owe me too much!" "Honey, what do you want to do with the woman and the child?" The man stood next to Cui Luixian, one hand holding Qin Wenqian so tightly to the point where she couldn''t even scream. She could only whimper and sob. Those people of the underworld certainly weren''t afraid of blood. Xian Guiying wasn''t the least bit ignorant. She knew that no matter how hard she tried, she couldn''t reason with the people in front of her at all. She could only endure and endure. She looked at her daughter, who had cried and let out a long breath, "Tell me your goal, Cui Luixian." Xian Guiying no longer had the patience to waste time with her. Qin Wenqian''s body could not stand such a shock. The pain in her heart seemed like a knife piercing her heart cruelly, but she realized that even though she had learned some simple self-defense skills, she couldn''t force herself to do anything against the man who held her daughter by the arm. She was afraid of hurting the child. Cui Luixian smiled contentedly as she placed her head comfortably on the man''s chest. She raised her eyebrow and said, "Kneel down and call me big sister Luixian." Chapter 598 - This Is How You Reciprocated Warning: Some of you may not feel comfortable reading this chapter. Please read at your own awareness. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying''s expression turned cold as she looked at Cui Luixian. Cui Luixian pursed her lip. She knew that Xian Guiying would not kneel even if she died. "Aiya, I forgot. The Young Miss of the Xian Family is someone who has a lot of self-esteem! How can she kneel to me and call me big sister, right? Looks like we have to take this matter into worse." Cui Luixian looked at the man next to her and said, "Hubby, what if we take this kid to Africa? Or go to India." Qin Wenqian could no longer cry. Her small body was hanging like a worn-out bag between the man''s arms, sometimes struggling as she cried for her mother. However, she could no longer scream and cry. Xian Guiying was so anxious that her eyes turned red. She only took one step forward when the burly man took a step back and caressed Qin Wenqian''s head lovingly, causing her to fight with all her might and show her dissatisfaction. However, Xian Guiying was able to tell that he was threatening her. If she dared to take another step or even try to step forward, something might have happened to her daughter. "Hubby ~" Cui Luixian suddenly called the man next to her coquettishly. "Are your hands sore? What if a child falls to the ground? You are so tall." "A little sore~" As he said this, the man made a move to throw the child to the ground. "Don''t!" Xian Guiying said hurriedly. Just as she was about to step forward, she glanced at the threatening look in the man''s eyes. She gritted her teeth and backed away. Then, she looked back at Cui Luixian, who was staring at her with an arrogant expression. "Kneel or not? We can do this all day ~" Xian Guiying stood stiffly in her place with her back straightened. She did not kneel, nor did she say no. She just stared at Cui Luixian coldly until the man lifted the child into the air. Xian Guiying lowered her eyes slightly and her knees gradually bent. Throughout her life, she only knelt in front of her grandfather when he found out that she was pregnant. Her dignity was something she will never give up, even in death. But Qin Wenqian was her daughter. As long as there''s hope, she won''t let her daughter get hurt again. If she refused to cooperate, her daughter would literally lose her life after being thrown to the ground like that. Just as her knees were about to touch the ground, her body was suddenly pulled up fiercely. Xian Guiying was shocked. She then turned around and saw the face that she had loved for eleven years but hated for several days. Qin Gengxin gripped her arm tightly and looked at her. His eyes were very serious, but he didn''t say anything. Then, he pushed her behind him and stood in front of her with a protective attitude. He indifferently looked at Cui Luixian, whose face changed due to his sudden appearance, and said, "I''m going to give you one chance. Put the child down and leave immediately. If not, don''t blame me for not reminding you of the consequences!" Cui Luixian didn''t expect Qin Gengxin to appear here. It was because she saw that there was no one around Xian Guiying that she dared to act so arrogantly. Originally, she had no plans to do this, but when she met Xian Guiying, she wanted to embarrass her, but seeing the sudden coldness on Qin Gengxin''s face, she couldn''t help but hug the man''s arm tightly. She then said in a voice that the man could only hear, "He''s not someone you can mess with, be careful. Don''t let him snatch the child." "What are you afraid of? The child is in our hands. If they dare to play, I will crush this spoiled girl to death!" The man scoffed. Cui Luixian paused. No matter how good Qin Gengxin''s skills were, did he dare snatch the child from their hands? So she immediately looked at Qin Gengxin and smiled. "Oh, it''s Qin Gengxin. Didn''t you love Jiang Ruolan back then? What? Since Xian Zihao has snatched her, you''re retreating and taking Xian Guiying seriously?" Cui Luixian laughed and raised her eyebrow. "Tsk, tsk. What a pity ..." Xian Guiying was about to step forward when Qin Gengxin stopped her. He looked at her with a warning look in his eyes, warning her not to move recklessly. Xian Guiying glared at him. Her eyes were filled with anxiety due to the fact that her daughter was in their hands. She didn''t expect him to appear here suddenly. Since Cui Luixian knew Qin Gengxin was skilled, she could not force Xian Guiying to kneel. Taking advantage when Qin Gengxin turned to look at Xian Guiying, she forcefully pulled the man''s arm, signaling him to hurry up and leave. Just as they were both turning around with the child in their arms and about to leave, Qin Gengxin said, "I said put the child down!" Qin Wenqian was hugged horizontally and her brain was not supplying enough blood. She got drowsy and didn''t move. Cui Luixian saw that the child didn''t seem to have the strength to speak anymore, so she turned around and said with a smile, "This is our daughter. We took the child away. Do you still want to steal her from us?" As she said this, she urged the man next to her to hurry and they both hugged Qin Wenqian as they took a few steps forward. Just when Xian Guiying was about to rush, Qin Gengxin stopped her. "Let''s take this opportunity to call the police. There is no surveillance here and in this condition, Qianqian may not be able to recognize her own parents. They will just say that the child is theirs and will make everything more chaotic. The child''s condition is the important thing right now." When he said that, he pushed Xian Guiying backward, not letting her rush. Instead, Qin Gengxin went towards them and held the man''s shoulder with one hand. As he used too much force, the man''s shoulder ached, and the man turned around to punch him. Qin Gengxin dodged it nimbly and at the same time, he blocked Cui Luixian''s escape by holding her wrist with the other hand. His hold on her was tight, as if he were about to smash her wrist. "The Xian Family has treated you with such kindness, and this is how you reciprocated?" Chapter 600 - Be Prepared Xian Guiying continued to stare back and forth between him and her daughter. She nervously clenched her fists. After a few days of interacting, due to Qin Wenqian''s poor health and being trusted by Wei Zhengsheng, Wei Shanyuan took advantage of his free time to visit the mother and daughter pair every day. He looked into Xian Guiying''s expression. She was confused, nervous, scared, and worried at the same time. "You must also be scared of what has just happened, so don''t think too much. Sit on the side and wait for the ambulance to send the child to the hospital. We need to do a more comprehensive examination and treatment. If you continue to be nervous like this, I won''t be able to take care of you and your daughter at the same time." "Don''t worry about me. Just focus your attention on my daughter. Please, tell me. Will she be all right?" Wei Shanyuan pursed his lip. He looked at Qin Wenqian, who had been wearing an oxygen mask, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "You must be prepared." Xian Guiying immediately collapsed in the ambulance seat, staring blankly at his daughter, who was being rescued. Her small body was no longer purple as before, but her face was pale with no traces of blood. She took a deep breath and tried her best to stay calm. She shuddered as she looked at him. "What does that mean? "Don''t think too much about it for now. I let you prepare your heart so you can prepare for the worst. You told me about the child''s condition two days ago. Although you haven''t taken the child to the hospital yet, but I have observed Qianqian''s condition recently, so it shouldn''t be as simple as just pneumonia and incompatibility. The hospital you went to before is a very complicated place. The doctors can''t guarantee anything but pneumonia and give the child an anti-inflammatory shot. They did not dare to admit the child to the hospital because they didn''t want to be responsible in case an accident happened." Hearing Wei Shanyuan''s words, Xian Guiying felt like she was being suffocated. She looked into his serious expression and tried her hardest to hold back her tears. He''s not joking. She knew Wei Shanyuan wasn''t joking. Xian Guiying opened her mouth, but she couldn''t say anything. She just turned to her daughter, then pounced and knelt next to the stretcher, trembling as she touched her daughter''s little hand. Because Qin Wenqian had an oxygen mask on her face, Xian Guiying couldn''t touch her face, so she just held her hand. Xian Guiying was waiting for her daughter to shout, ''Mommy, mommy'' likes she always did. However, no matter how much Xian Guiying prayed, Qin Wenqian refused to open her eyes. Her daughter was nearly three years old. This Friday will be her birthday. There were still four days left until Qin Wenqian''s birthday. Xian Guiying held her daughter''s hand tightly and bit her lip hard. She couldn''t cry and she also couldn''t lie to herself. She knew how bad the child''s health was. All of this happened because of that man and Cui Luixian! If only she didn''t bring her daughter out today, this would never have happened. Xian Guiying bit her lip as she stared at her daughter''s face. Wei Shanyuan watched her kneeling next to the stretcher. Her body was trembling a little and she was unable to utter a word. He frowned slightly and slowly put his hand on her shoulder. "Guiying, I will do my best and will contact the experts in the province to come and save her as soon as possible. You have to be strong, understand? If you don''t, how can your child fight? Imagine how she felt when she saw you like this. I told you to prepare for the worst just to let you control your emotions. Since we haven''t reached a dead end, there''s still hope." Xian Guiying just held her daughter''s hand, wanting to warm her daughter''s little hand with her hand. Wei Shanyuan''s voice was in her ear. She stared at Qin Wenqian for a while before looking at Wei Shanyuan. "How high is the chance?" Wei Shanyuan was stunned. "How much hope is there to save my daughter?" Xian Guiying raised her hand and grabbed his sleeve. "Shanyuan, tell me the truth, I just want the truth! I know you''ll do your best, and I won''t cry or bother you, but you have to tell me the truth!" Xian Guiying''s eyes were filled with anxiety and fear, but she was unlike other mothers who would kneel and cry when they heard their children were dying. She just tried her best to stay calm to find out if her daughter was safe. Was this the Xian Guiying that Wei Zhengsheng really loved for so many years? Even her photo was kept in his phone and he kept boasting about her in front of him? Seeing her like this, Wei Shanyuan sighed. "30%, I''ll do my best." That''s thirty percent, not one percent, not a fraction of a percent. Unexpectedly, Xian Guiying felt comforted. She pursed her lips slightly, wanting to give a pleasing smile to the child and herself, but her lips couldn''t bend no matter how hard she tried. Once the ambulance arrived at the hospital, the nurse who was with them immediately pushed the stretcher to the hospital. When Wei Shanyuan got out of the ambulance, he saw Xian Guiying standing there confused, as if she didn''t know what awaited her after entering the hospital. He patted her shoulder. "Come in, take a break, then go to the police station and record a statement. The thugs will definitely pay for it. I will try my best to save the child. There''s no point in worrying about it right now, is there?" Both of them only knew each other for a few days and they talked about anything. At this point, the man wearing the white coat next to her seemed to be her only salvation, so holy and grand that she wanted to beg him to save her daughter. But her rational mind told her that even if she didn''t beg blindly, he would still save the child. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something. After a while, Xian Guiying said in a hoarse voice, "I''m sorry to trouble you ..." Wei Shanyuan held her hand and pulled her to the hospital. He pushed Xian Guiying, who was still a little dazed, into the resting room so that she could rest, then arranged for the nurse on duty to pour some water to her before he returned to work. Xian Guiying didn''t know where her daughter was taken, so she could only sit in the resting room in vain. She faintly remembers that Qin Gengxin was still recording his statement at the police station. Cui Luixian and the man ran just in time, and too many people were watching at the time, so the police car could not catch up to them immediately. Still, she knew that Cui Luixian would not be able to run far. The woman who poisoned her childhood and now had hurt her daughter even more deeply. Xian Guiying took a deep breath and dialed Xian Zihao''s number. She knew that when his grandfather was old, he always felt that even though today''s kids were a bit naughty, there was still a modest side to them. So, after so long, he wanted to arrange things for Cui Luixian for her to live properly in the future. Xian Guiying initially did not plan to stop him, but now, she would not only stop him but also take revenge! As long as she gets Xian Zihao to help her, everything will be as smooth as she planned. Xian Guiying never wanted revenge in her life, but at this point, she hoped she could take the woman''s heart with her own hands! Chapter 601 - I Want To See Her Retribution Once the call was connected, Xian Guiying raised her head and looked towards the emergency room. "Big brother, I need your help." It was half an hour later when Xian Zihao rushed to the hospital. He had just returned home, and the Old Man Xian had asked him to help settle Cui Luixian in the suburbs for the last two days. He didn''t know how Cui Luixian managed to contact the Old Man recently, but the Old Man, who initially didn''t want to do anything with her, softened his heart once more. "Qianqian is still in emergency treatment?" Xian Zihao entered the lounge and saw Xian Guiying sitting solemnly in a chair in the farthest corner. The water poured by the nurse was placed on a small table nearby, but she did not drink a single sip. Xian Guiying looked at him and nodded. After hearing her general explanation, Xian Zihao took advantage of the fact that Jiang Ruolan was sleeping with his children to rush to the hospital. Before leaving, he asked Sister He to look after them. Cui Luixian was not only Xian Guiying''s shadow but also Jiang Ruolan''s. He knew that his wife wouldn''t want to hear about her. Not to mention that Cui Luixian had hurt Xian Guiying''s daughter this time. If Jiang Ruolan found out, she would probably worry about Chiahao''s and An Na''s safety. She wouldn''t even be able to relax at work. Xian Guiying recounted what had happened in detail to Xian Zihao. After that, she raised her head to look at Xian Zihao''s expression and said with confidence, "Brother, I never ask anything when I was young, even though when I was mistreated. To me, it''s all in the past. But now, it''s about my daughter. A daughter that I have worked hard to protect, who is in the emergency room." She didn''t need to say anything more because Xian Zihao understood her perfectly. He stood in front of Xian Guiying and tapped her head gently. Xian Guiying''s heart ached as she pushed her head towards his chest and said in a muffled voice, "The little bit of compassion I have left for her was instantly used up. I want to see her retribution, and I want to see it immediately!" Xian Zihao gently rubbed her head, letting his little sister, who usually didn''t want to show weakness to anyone, sobbed in his arms. Because of Qin Wenqian''s unknown fate, she no longer had the strength to pretend to be calm. Yes, she was sobbing. In the end, Xian Guiying couldn''t hold it anymore. Being in her brother''s embrace, just like when she was young, only Xian Zihao would accompany and take care of her in the entire Xian household whenever she felt wronged. The weakness that she rarely revealed had finally collapsed. Xian Zihao patted her on the shoulder gently and heard the lounge door open. He turned and saw Wei Shanyuan walking in. Xian Zihao knew him because he was a famous doctor from this Central Hospital. When Wei Shanyuan saw Xian Zihao, he was also stunned for a moment and walked over. "President Xian?" Then Wei Shanyuan smiled. "President Xian, when did you arrive?" Wei Shanyuan clearly knew that Xian Guiying was Xian Zihao''s sister, but he didn''t expect to meet him soon. "I just arrived. How is the child?" Xian Zihao asked. Since there was someone else here, Xian Guiying immediately got rid of the weakness that she could only occasionally show in front of her brother. She sat down and also looked at Wei Shanyuan in the blink of an eye, wanting to know about her daughter''s condition. It wasn''t that Wei Shanyuan didn''t see Xian Guiying''s appearance just now, but he knew that she didn''t want anyone to talk about it, so as if he didn''t see anything, he continued talking. "She''s still in emergency treatment. The current situation is not very stable, and just now, Qianqian is having difficulty in breathing. She needs to rely on an oxygen mask to keep her breathing. Guiying, Qianqian not only suffers from pneumonia. The previous anti-inflammatory treatment was only effective in alleviating her condition, but what happened today caused great physical and psychological damage to the child. You need to go to the specialist consultation room and meet some experts from the province to explain in detail what had happened after Qianqian was born. It would be better if we had her medical record." Xian Guiying suppressed her nervousness. "Yes, there are medical records, but they are all in the United States." "Ask someone to copy it and send it by fax." Xian Guiying nodded. "I''ll call Darna soon and ask her to send the medical records to you. " After saying that, she immediately stood up, picked up her cell phone, and dialed her residence number in the United States. At this point, Xian Zihao glanced at Wei Shanyuan. At a glance, Wei Shanyuan already understood what was going on. He nodded and turned to leave. Xian Zihao followed behind him. Xian Guiying called Darna and as she explained the situation, she turned around and saw Xian Zihao and Wei Shanyuan were standing outside the lounge. It was unknown what they were talking about, but Wei Shanyuan''s expression was not at all relaxed. Under Xian Zihao''s seemingly calm expression, Xian Guiying frowned slightly. She suppressed a bad premonition in her heart and no longer looked at them. After she had finished talking to Darna, she hung up the phone, got up, and hurried away. When Wei Shanyuan saw her, he did not continue to speak. He just looked at Xian Zihao and said, "Guiying is a bit scared just now, and the police are still waiting for her to record her statement. I can''t leave the hospital for now and since you are here, accompany her to the police station, otherwise I will not be able to feel at ease." "Also, that person" Wei Shanyuan looked at Xian Guiying with a confused expression. "Qin Gengxin?" When Xian Zihao''s gaze also landed on her face, Xian Guiying nodded. Sensing a probing look in Xian Zihao''s eyes, she frowned and explained in a low voice, "Actually, I don''t know why he showed up there too." Wei Shanyuan still wanted to ask something, but Xian Zihao cut him off, "Alright, Doctor Wei, I''ll leave the hospital with Guiying first. I''ll bother you with the Qianqian''s case. If something happens, call us immediately." After saying that, Xian Zihao signaled for Xian Guiying to follow him. Xian Guiying looked back into the emergency room with a worried expression, knowing that she had to go to the police station but couldn''t bear to part with her daughter. "Leave this to me. Go." Wei Shanyuan smiled. Xian Guiying walked out of the hospital and saw Xian Zihao standing on the stairs with his back to her, waiting for her before they walked to a black Land Rover in the parking lot in front of the hospital. It was already late afternoon, close to evening. Xian Guiying walked closer. "Brother, I know you can help me solve Cui Luixian''s problem as soon as possible. That''s enough. I will go to the police station myself. Go back and accompany sister-in-law and your children." "It''s okay. Before I came here, I told Sister He to look after them and after all, they are at Greenville Residence. Nothing will happen there. Let''s talk about you." Xian Zihao tilted his head and gave her an indifferent look. "I spoke to Qin Gengxin on the phone two days ago. Even though he didn''t say much, I could feel there was something in his mind. You are still insisted on getting a divorce, right?" Chapter 602 - No Matter How Soft-hearted He Is, He Still Knows What’s Important And What’s Not Xian Guiying did not say a word. She turned her body to watch the sunset and narrowed her eyes. Use love as a form of revenge, so what if he put down the knot in her heart? It was nothing to her. However, there''s one thing she didn''t understand. Why did Qin Gengxin appear in the children''s park? Furthermore, he was usually very agile, which was something she had seen in those eleven years. He and Xian Zihao once fought with a dozen strong men in Boston and Black Street, and they were fine, but why did she feel that even though he wasn''t at a disadvantage today, there was something wrong with him? Seeing that she didn''t answer, Xian Zihao didn''t ask again. He knew his sister wasn''t in good shape, so he put his arm around her shoulder and calmed her gently. "No matter what happens, I will always be here. Don''t think too much, hmm?" Xian Guiying forced a smile as she followed him to the car and entered. When they arrived at the police station, the sun had already set, but the sky was not yet completely dark. Several rooms in the police station were still lit, and when the person in charge saw that Xian Guiying had arrived, he first checked her identity card, then noticed Xian Zihao, who was standing next to her. Xian Zihao lightly pursed his lip and asked some questions. After that, he signaled to Xian Guiying to go inside first and record the statement. He came to tell the police about Cui Luixian''s problem. At first, Xian Guiying didn''t want to ask about it, but since Qin Gengxin rescued them today, she hesitated and asked, "The person that you brought before, where is he? "Mr. Qin left after his confession." The policeman''s eyes flashed for a moment before he spoke. Xian Guiying looked at the police and felt something was wrong, but she could not tell what was it. As she entered the small room in front of her, the officer inside signaling her to sit down. As she was about to sit down at the chair, she suddenly saw two drops of blood on the floor, under the chair. Her eyelids furrowed. It was fresh blood. "Miss Xian, please sit down." The policeman saw that she would not sit down, so he immediately urged her When Xian Guiying walked out of the room, there were two police leaders outside who appeared to shake hands with Xian Zihao. "It''s just a statement. I''ll have to trouble the two of you to make a trip personally." "That''s normal. It''s okay." Xian Zihao smiled and then glanced at Xian Guiying. She seemed to be in deep thought. As they both left the police station, Xian Guiying rushed to the hospital to accompany her daughter. Xian Zihao looked at her and said, "I''ll take care of Cui Luixian''s problem. Don''t let your sister-in-law know, I don''t want her to be worried." "Brother, I know you''re not kind to Cui Luixian, but grandpa ..." "As an elder, he always felt that there were many things in this world that could be forgiven over time. In his heart, he still kept some feelings for Cui Luixian, who had been there for more than twenty years. Recently, it''s because she called the Xian Residence, saying that she''s living a bad life outside that softened his heart. However, no matter how soft-hearted he is, he still knows what''s important and what''s not. He won''t care about Cui Luixian anymore because of the incidents she had caused to Qianqian. Don''t worry, hmm?" Xian Zihao turned to look at her. "There''s no way for us to understand someone with a twisted heart. We can only do what we should do now." Xian Guiying nodded and didn''t say anything else. When they arrived at the hospital, Xian Zihao knew Qin Wenqian was still in emergency treatment, so he sent Xian Guiying to the restroom first. Seeing that she was willing to sit obediently, he went to the provincial specialists and said a few words to them before leaving. Xian Guiying didn''t know how Xian Zihao would deal with Cui Luixian, but she knew that this matter did not require her personal intervention. She just needed to wait for the results. She looked through the lounge window at the still-on lights in the emergency room at the end of the corridor. Her mind was filled with Qin Wenqian''s previously purple body, and then she remembered the two drops of blood she had seen under the chair at the police station. Xian Guiying didn''t see Qin Gengxin injured, nor was he injured by the man''s knife. So, where did that blood come from? The emergency treatment lasted for a long time until the sky turned dark. At around 9 pm, the light above the emergency room was turned off. Xian Guiying hurriedly got up and ran out of the lounge. "How is my daughter?" Xian Guiying immediately looked at the motionless Qin Wenqian, lying on the bed with her eyes closed. Wei Shanyuan came out from the door and after hearing her voice, he signaled to the other doctors and nurses to send the children to the ward. He walked over and put the mask in his pocket and said, "The treatment was successful, but Qianqian''s condition is very bad. The previous infections in her lungs and some allergy symptoms caused her to be in critical condition. Unfortunately, the doctors you''d met before can''t guarantee the child''s condition, so they didn''t say anything and postponed treatment." "What about her now? Is there a problem? If she can survive, she can live well, right?" Xian Guiying looked up with hope in her eyes. Wei Shanyuan looked at her for a few seconds and said, "I can''t guarantee anything to you. Now that Qianqian is sent to the ICU, she needs to be observed for 72 hours. And after 72 hours, I can give you the right results." Xian Guiying frowned. "I don''t know anything about medicine. The 72 hours you mentioned ..." "It depends on the child''s desire to survive. If certain organs are functioning well, that means she is lucky enough to survive and you can sometimes enter the ward to see her, but you can only stay with her for two hours a day. Although the child is unconscious, but when you talk to her, sometimes she can hear your voice. It makes her feel like she has a mother by her side, makes her want to wake up. This way, the chances of survival will be higher. " Realizing that Xian Guiying''s face was lighted up a little as if she could hear a bit of luck within his words, Wei Shanyuan sighed, "Guiying, you should know that even though doctors can save dying patients and heal the wounded, there are many times when they helpless and they can only try their luck. This is not a responsible method, but in the current situation, we can only wait for a miracle and try our luck on Qianqian''s part." Wei Shanyuan went to support her and there was a bit of concern in his eyes. "I don''t know what happened between you and my cousin or Qin Gengxin. Although I strongly support my cousin chasing you, but when the child was given first aid, she woke up. For a moment, I heard her calling daddy and calling mommy in a very small voice." Chapter 604 - Unexpected Situation Xian Guiying nodded and ignored her family members. She followed the nurse and changed into sterile clothes. After washing her hands, she hurried into the ICU wards. Xian Family stood outside the window, occasionally asking the nurses and doctors about the child''s condition and occasionally looking at Xian Guiying, who was sitting beside the bed. Qin Wenqian slept soundly. Xian Guiying sat lightly in the chair next to the bed. When she saw her daughter''s soft hand pierced by the tube, her heart ached. She slowly held her daughter''s hand and looked at her little face. "Qianqian, can you hear mommy? Mommy is here to accompany you. You must be strong and wake up quickly, okay?" As Xian Guiying spoke, she lowered her head and gently kissed her daughter''s hand. Her eyes were filled with tender love. Qin Wenqian did not respond, as if she could not hear Xian Guiying''s voice at all or feel her mother''s presence. She continued to sleep, not moving at all. Xian Guiying held back the pain in her heart. She just sat there blankly, looking at her daughter''s face. Qin Wenqian''s body was filled with tubes. Xian Guiying couldn''t move recklessly. She could only hold her hand and watched the child without blinking. The sound on the machine showed signs of life, sometimes weak, sometimes fickle. Xian Guiying stayed in the ward for two hours. In these hours, Qin Wenqian never once moved. Xian Guiying kept watching her until a nurse came in and told her to leave. Then, she stood up and reluctantly came out of the ICU, kept looking back at her daughter thrice. Xian Guiying sat inside for two hours, and that''s how the Xian Family watched her from outside the window during the hours. Her footsteps paused for a moment. She looked at the Old Man with a cold look in her eyes, then at Xian Jian, who held the Old Man. Finally, she forcibly shifted her gaze towards Zhan An, who was walking over. "Mom, you guys can go back and rest. You don''t actually have to stay in the hospital." "Your brother also plans to come, but Chiahao and An Na are still young. He also doesn''t want Ruolan to know about Cui Luixian so she won''t be scared. So we told him to go back to the Greenville Residence first." "He will come tomorrow morning. Your family will be with you, don''t be afraid, Guiying." Zhan An took her hand and held it gently. Family? Xian Guiying once again looked up and looked at her father and grandfather. Her eyes were cold and expressionless. Qin Wenqian''s incident today was not due to the Old Man, but meeting Cui Luixian by chance in a children''s park instead of avoiding her was actually Xian Guiying''s own negligence. It''s just that she was angry with her grandfather for being so kind to Cui Luixian all this time. People have different thoughts. She could not force an eighty-year-old man to change his mind, but now that too many things had happened, she was tired and didn''t want to continue to quarrel with the Old Man again. Seeing that the Old Man was still staring at her with his hand on his cane, Xian Guiying took a deep breath but said nothing at the end. A family. Maybe she still has them. ? ? ? ? It had been a full 48 hours since Qin Wenqian was admitted to the ICU. Xian Zihao had told Xian Guiying that Cui Luixian and the man were already being handled by the police. Police were trying to prepare a long line for now, planning to arrest everyone behind the man in one attack. After hearing that Cui Luixian''s location had been exposed, Xian Guiying, who stood alone in front of the washroom, sighed in relief. She had just come out of the intensive care room this morning, but Qin Wenqian still showed no signs of waking up. And two hours ago, Xian Zihao had told her that after Qin Gengxin left the police station to record his statement, he could not contact him nor find his whereabouts. As Xian Guiying stood in front of the water dispenser, slowly digesting all the news, a nurse suddenly ran upstairs as if she was looking for someone. When she saw Xian Guiying, who was holding a cup of water, she quickly ran to her and said, "Miss Xian! Doctor Wei is looking for you! Qin Wenqian''s condition is getting worse, and she is not in good condition now." The cup fell to the ground with the sound of thunder outside. Boiling water splashed on her feet, but Xian Guiying didn''t care about her pain. She immediately ran toward the Intensive Care Unit. Under the consolation of Xian Zihao, the Xian Family had already gone down to the lounge to relax. There were only a few people on this floor and only Xian Guiying could enter the Intensive Care Unit. The door was open. Wei Shanyuan stood next to the bed, examining the child''s condition with a serious face. From time to time, he would say something to the nurse and she wrote something in a medical book. Looking at his expression and hearing the unusual equipment in the ward, she stopped. When Wei Shanyuan turned to look at her, she rushed to the bed and tried to touch her daughter. "Don''t touch her yet! The child is in very bad condition right now. Guiying, you have to find a way to get the child''s father here. Just now, when we were trying to give breathing assistance to her, we heard her calling her father." "Don''t let the child feel abandoned, otherwise her condition will only get worse. Now, not only is there a lung infection but also there is a problem with her heart. A series of complications have been anticipated, this condition is unexpected for us." Wei Shanyuan knew that his words were cruel, but he couldn''t lie to her in this situation. He was the child''s caregiver, and as a doctor, he had a responsibility and obligation to tell her the truth. "What are you saying?" Xian Guiying''s body stumbled a little as if her whole body had exhausted all energy, and she opened her mouth, but no words could be said. Seeing her slightly pale face, Wei Shanyuan frowned, then turned to the nurse next to him and said, "Be prepared to give medical notice." Medical notice. Xian Guiying''s eyes were red, but there were no tears. She quickly grabbed Wei Shanyuan''s white coat and glared at him. "Didn''t you say it would take 72 hours? It''s only 48 hours!" Wei Shanyuan signaled for the nurse to leave first and then looked at her. "Looking at the child''s current condition, she will not be able to last much longer." Xian Guiying''s hand slowly fell and she looked at him as if she was looking at a monster. Chapter 605 - How Did You Find And Fall In Love With Such A Woman "Guiying, calm down. Listen to me." Xian Guiying shook her head. "Qianqian wants her father, but I Would her condition be better as long as I bring Qin Gengxin here?" "Guiying, be more rational. You''ve been very calm these days." "Alright, I''m going to look for Qin Gengxin. I''m begging him to come, I''m begging him to take care of my daughter!" Xian Guiying was like a crazy person right now. She suddenly pushed Wei Shanyuan''s hand away and immediately took out her phone. "Guying." Seeing that she was shaking while holding the phone, Wei Shanyuan quickly walked over, but she dodged his hand and ran out of the ward. Xian Guiying squatted down next to the wall and dialed the number on the phone with trembling hands. Wei Shanyuan couldn''t take it anymore. As he walked towards her, she was already holding her phone close to her ear. Her eyes were widened as she stared at the unknown area in front of her and bit her lip tightly. There were steady beeps and not long after that, a cold woman''s voice could be heard. ''The number you dialed could not be reached.'' Xian Guiying redialing the number and the same woman''s voice was heard again. She sniffed, put down her cell phone, and dialed Qin Gengxin''s office number. There was a beep and after so long, no one answered. Xian Guiying lowered her head and looked at the cell phone screen. Her fingers pressed the numbers and dialed it again. "Guiying, I just advised the father to come. At least it''s to comfort Qianqian. You don''t have to do this, the child''s father can''t save her life. Guiying, listen to me." Wei Shanyuan bent down and hugged her. He could feel her body trembling. He lowered his head and whispered into her ear. "I know you''re a good mother, calm down first. Despite everything, I still won''t give up on her, so don''t be like this." "No matter what, I really can''t let my daughter face injustice anymore. No matter how sad, how hateful, or how uncomfortable it is, it''s okay. Qianqian wants a father, alright, I''ll give her a father. I will return her father to her. I will let her father come, and my daughter will live for sure." As she spoke, she called Qin Gengxin''s other apartment in the United States. He didn''t have much real estate in the United States other than villas, and he only owns two apartments in Boston. There was one apartment that no one answered, so she called the others. The phone rang for a long time. Just when Xian Guiying thought no one was answering, the call was finally connected. "Hello." Hearing the other party''s voice, Xian Guiying''s whole body tensed. She held her phone tightly with both hands as the soft and sweet woman''s voice came from the line again. "Hello? Who is this?" Her heart fell into the dark abyss in the blink of an eye. Xian Guiying put down one hand and held her phone with one hand. After a moment, she finally found her voice. "Why is it you?" Wei Shanyuan looked at her pale face and frowned. Although he didn''t know what had happened, he didn''t say anything to bother her. Bai Nuiying was sitting on the couch in the empty apartment, which Qin Gengxin had arranged for her. Qin Gengxin told her that he owns an apartment here that had been renovated and also not too far from the company, so she stayed there all the time. Bai Nuying was surprised when she received a call from Xian Guiying. Hearing Xian Guiying''s rather dry voice, she suddenly remembered the scene of her being humiliated in front of Xian''s door. Also, didn''t Xian Guiying say that she was going to divorce? Then why did she call Qin Gengxin? When Bai Nuying heard her voice, she was shocked. In the end, Xian Guiying was still a lying woman! Bai Nuying raised her eyebrow and leaned back on the couch with a smile on her face. She took a plate of fruit from the table, put a piece of fruit in her mouth, and said with a smile, "What do you think? If not, who is it?" Xian Guiying took a deep breath and resisted the urge to hang up the phone. Qin Wenqian was still in the ward, so she had to bear it! "Where is Qin Gengxin? Has he returned to America? If he''s in your place, I would bother Miss Bai to let him answer the phone." Xian Guiying tried her best to calm her down, not letting the other party hear the trembling hidden in her voice. Bai Nuying pause. Her gaze went to the window and looked at the Qin Corporation''s office building not too far away. Since she caused trouble in Xian Enterprise, even though Qin Gengxin did not show up, he still asked Huang Jingguo to arrange a break for her. Bai Nuying remembered Huang Jingguo''s words at the time, and it was clear that he told her to be quiet and not create a mess again. Since then, she had never seen Qin Gengxin again. When she called him, eight out of ten times, she couldn''t get through it. When she finally succeeds, he will just use the word "busy" to send her off. At first, Bai Nuying would have thought that Qin Gengxin had no feelings for Xian Guiying. Otherwise, the two of them will not divorce. "Is he with you?" Seeing that Bai Nuying didn''t answer, Xian Guiying clenched her fists and gritted her teeth as she immediately asked, "I have something urgent to discuss with him!" When Bai Nuying remembered Xian Guiying had married Qin Gengxin at some point in time, her heart immediately turned sour. Listening to Xian Guiying''s urgent question, the truth that she had originally wanted to blurt out was forcefully choked back in her throat. Bai Nuying looked at the empty bathroom and smiled sweetly. "He''s taking a shower, so it''s not convenient for him to answer the phone. Oh, it''s better if you call him another time, Sister Guiying." Wei Shanyuan couldn''t hear what the other party was saying. He could only watch Xian Guiying laugh. It was a strange laugh. Then, she slowly put down her cell phone and stood up bit by bit, as if she had forgotten he was beside her. She turned around and walked towards the ICU where Qin Wenqian was. "Guiying?" Her expression was so cold that it made people shudder. Wei Shanyuan seemed to realize that she might have suffered some kind of blow and wanted to call her. However, the moment his voice sounded, he saw the woman, who tried her best to stay strong, suddenly fell down like a broken string. "Guiying!" Wei Shanyuan cried out in shock and quickly grabbed her soft body. Her face was deathly pale, and her eyes were closed. "Guiying Guiying!" Wei Shanyuan looked at her anxiously, then lifted her by her waist and quickly carried her to an empty ward for a checkup. ? ? ? ? Wei Shanyuan stood beside the sickbed, signed a book handed to him by the nurse, and then gestured for the nurse to leave. Pulling up a chair, he sat on the edge of the bed and looked at the woman who had fainted forty minutes ago. He looked at her for a long time before sighing faintly and slowly played with the hand that was pierced by the needle before slowly flipping it over. As soon as he flipped her hand, he saw the trace of nail cruelly piercing the flesh. He was so busy checking the state of her brain and body, that he didn''t notice when a drop of blood fell on his clothes. Only then did he realize the wound on her hand. Xian Guiying had just called that number. What had happened? "Dr. Wei, there is a phone call from the United States. The person said he''s your cousin." A nurse knocked on the door and entered, whispering. Wei Shanyuan covered Xian Guiying with a blanket and got up. As he walked out and closed the door, he said to the nurse, "Don''t wake her up. She hasn''t slept much in a few days. Let her sleep." The nurse nodded. "Understood." The phone call was from Wei Zhengsheng. Recently, Xian Enterprise was a bit busy and there were a lot of business deals he needed to handle. Wei Zhengsheng was busy day and night, and no one told him what was going on here. Coincidentally he had some free time, so he took advantage of his free time to call Xian Guiying, but she did not answer the call. Wei Shanyuan also did not tell him about the events that took place a few days ago in too much detail. He only said that Qin Wenqian was in critical condition and would not be able to survive until tomorrow afternoon. Wei Zhengsheng told him that he would return tonight. Wei Shanyuan did not stop him and just hung up the phone. Before he ended the call, he suddenly said, "I have never seen a woman like her. Even though she was on the verge of destruction, she refused to shed tears. I even hugged her, but she didn''t even need it. Cousin, how did you find and fall in love with such a woman?" Wei Zhengsheng was stunned for a moment. After a long silence, he finally said, "Don''t tell me ..." Chapter 606 - Doing Something Senseless Ended Up Being Bruised Wei Shanyuan put one hand in the pocket of his white coat and smiled. "Is it a bit immoral to steal a woman from your own brother?" "Keep your eyes somewhere else! I''ll be there tonight! Watch out for her and don''t let anything happen to her." Wei Zhengsheng ended the call worriedly. He placed a hand on his forehead and rubbed it. Qin Wenqian may not be able to survive until tomorrow afternoon ... Wei Zhengsheng took a deep breath, then abruptly got up, took his coat from the chair, and hurriedly left the office. Wei Shanyuan needed to undergo surgery, so he just asked the nurses to take care of Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian. It''s been four hours since he completed the operation. He changed his blood-stained clothes, tidied himself up, and headed to Xian Guiying''s ward. When he opened the door and entered, the room was pitch dark. The lights didn''t switch on, but by the moonlight outside the window, he could see a figure standing by the window. Wei Shanyuan raised his hand and touched the light switch on the wall. Xian Guiying had woken up at one point, but because she couldn''t enter the ICU and had nowhere else to go, she''s been standing there like this for a long time. "Are you feeling better? No headaches? Is there something wrong with your body?" Wei Shanyuan closed the door and walked closer. However, the person standing by the window did not reply, as if she hadn''t heard anything. When he entered, he saw that she was looking out the window at the stars in the night sky. No expression on her face, and her eyes, though not blank, had no light. "No matter what, you need to take care of yourself too. If you can''t even take care of yourself, then who will give Qianqian the courage to survive?" Hearing Wei Shanyuan''s words, Xian Guiying''s eyes twitched. She just turned to look at him, then quietly lowered her head again and looked at the windowsill. "Wouldn''t it be pathetic if a person spent eleven years doing something senseless ended up being bruised?" Wei Shanyuan didn''t know how Xian Guiying''s life was, but he can faintly guess the meaning behind her words. He just pursed his lip. "If you go the wrong way, you can retreat or go the other way. Since you''re wrong, why must you keep walking in that direction?" Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She just looked out the window at the sky. Wei Shanyuan leaned against the window and watching her. She slowly picked up her cell phone and dialed the number. After the conversation was over, he heard her saying in a very faint voice, "Sis Dai, help me prepare for the divorce agreement. Tomorrow morning, send it to President Qin''s office. The earlier, the better." Wei Shanyuan''s eyebrows furrowed, but at the same time, he just watched her put down the phone. Xian Guiying''s eyes once again fell onto the windowsill. Her clear eyes were thick black as if he could not see the end of it. ? ? ? ? Three days later A private hospital in H City. The man in the emergency ward was eventually not in danger and was sent to the regular ward by the nurses. After a few days being in a critical state, Qin Gengxin lay in bed like he had just returned from a round at the gates of hell. He wanted to get up, but the pain in his stomach and abdomen made his face turn white. No matter how strong a fighter was, they cannot withstand this torture. He leaned against the bed, drenched in cold sweats, and stopped trying to move. The door to the ward was pushed open, and a male doctor in his age entered. Seeing him leaning on the bed with a helpless expression, the doctor was immediately amused. "The nurse said that I had slept more than three days in the ICU. How much anesthetic did you give me?" Qin Gengxin wanted to curse, but his voice was so low and hoarse that he, himself, couldn''t stand it anymore. F*ck, since when did he, Qin Gengxin, become so useless? He happened to be hired as the honorary principal of a private hospital in H City a year ago. Originally, Qin Gengxin did not intend to look for this person when he came home, but before he went to the hospital to remove the stitches, something had happened to Qin Wenqian. At that time, when he saw Xian Guiying was taking his daughter to the children''s park, he immediately stopped his car and looked at them. After everything settled down, he was then taken to the police station to make a statement, and the wound in his abdomen, which hadn''t yet healed, made them couldn''t detain him at the police station. Qin Gengxin recognized one of the officers there, and after giving a brief note of what had happened, he had to leave immediately because of the condition of his stomach. Before leaving, he was unsure how serious the injury was and told people there not to tell Xian Guiying about his serious injury when she was there to make a statement. Before he left the police station, he called his friend, Wu Boqin. As Wu Boqin drove to pick him up, he saw Qin Gengxin fall on the side of the road, unconscious. Upon waking up, Qin Gengxin found out that he was in the intensive care unit. He didn''t even know how long he slept or how many days he slept like this. It was said that he had just come out of danger today, and only an hour ago, he found out about the situation in the last few days. "Anesthetic?" Wu Boqin scoffed. "Based on your condition at the time, even if I didn''t give you the anesthetic, you were still unconscious. Not to mention sleeping for five days, you should be grateful that you can get your life back! I haven''t asked why you are in this condition. Why did you fight when you knew you were wounded? Do you want to die early?" "Where''s my phone?" Qin Gengxin frowned. He looked around the room but couldn''t find his cell phone. Seeing that he didn''t seem to care about his condition, Wu Boqin walked closer and looked at a bottle of medicine hanging around his arm before looking at him. "I said, you''re almost dead, now you''re still half -alive, you still looking for the phone?" "Cut the nonsense, bring me my phone. I''ve had surgery in America before, it was an assistant who followed me. I told him to manage the company''s affairs. I''ve been missing for days, I''m afraid something will happen to the company. And ..." Qin Gengxin paused, thinking of Qin Wenqian''s purple face and frowned. "Has anyone called me these days? A woman called Xian Guiying." Wu Boqin glared at him coldly. "The nurse says that your phone did ring, but it ran out of the battery before she could answer that." Qin Gengxin wanted to sit up, but he could not move. He could only frown and say, "Old Wu, help me get my phone." "What''s so urgent? With Qin so big, there were a lot of workers there. Even if you, the boss, are gone for a few days, there is still someone else in charge or a manager who can take care of the company matters. I''ve never heard anything weird about Qin these days. Seeing how anxious you are, what is more important than saving your life?" Chapter 607 - The Divorce Agreement Even though he said that, Wu Boqin still opened the ward door and whispered to the nurse outside. Then he closed the door again and looked at Qin Gengxin. Of course, he was in no hurry because of the affairs of the company. Even if Huang Jingguo couldn''t find him, the company was still able to keep in order, unless he disappeared for at least two or three months in a row. What he was really worried about ... It was the mother and daughter. Qin Gengxin knew Xian Guiying''s character very well. Once she said the word ''divorce'', there was basically no possibility of going back. And of course, he didn''t want to leave her at that moment, but at the same time, he also didn''t want to give her too much pain, so over the past few days, he gave her some space for her to calm down. Occasionally, he found out about her daily routine through the people he sent to be on guard near the hotel. Although Qin Gengxin had no idea what was going on after what had happened in the children''s park, he faintly remembered the actual concern and uneasiness in her eyes. Although she had to rush to the ambulance because of Qin Wenqian''s emergency, he remembered the perplexity in Xian Guiying''s eyes when she looked at him for the last time. The confusion made his heart ache, and Qin Gengxin no longer knew how to make up for the injuries he had inflicted and the misunderstanding in the years after their marriage. However, he didn''t think he would faint on the right side of the road when Wu Boqin found him. He didn''t even get a chance to call her and ask about the child''s condition. Seeing Qin Gengxin rubbing his forehead with one hand, looking like he was thinking of something but filled with bitterness, Wu Boqin said nothing until a nurse knocked on the door and gave him the phone. Wu Boqin looked at the phone, walked to the side of the bed, and handed it over. Qin Gengxin put down his hand and took the phone. Seeing his phone was dead, he immediately said, "Lend me your phone." Wu Boqin raised his eyebrow. Seeing that Qin Gengxin seemed to have something urgent to do, he casually took out his phone and handed it to him. "What happened to you? No matter what, you should rest well here. Do you know how hard it was for me to save your life? Do you know how serious your injury is?" "Aren''t I still alive?" Qin Gengxin grumbled. He glanced at him and dialed Xian Guiying''s number. However, her phone was actually turned off. Wu Boqin took the dead phone and went to borrow a similar model phone charger from the nurse. After charging the phone, he went to the other side to pour some water and prepare to give Qin Gengxin medication later. Qin Gengxin called several times. From the beginning to the end, the phone couldn''t be connected and the bad feelings in his heart became heavier. When he was about to call Xian Zihao to ask if he knew about the condition of Qin Wenqian, the phone set aside by Wu Boqin rang at the same time. Qin Gengxin immediately looked around and only then did he realize that his phone was being charged. He grabbed it. The caller ID was from the United States. With a cold expression, he picked up the phone. "What is it?" At the other end of the line, Huang Jingguo''s voice could be heard. Tears almost came out of his eyes. "Boss, thank God that you are still alive!" "If there''s something you want to say, say it quickly. I still have something to do. You can tell me about the company later." Qin Gengxin didn''t know if it was because of his body, but he felt his head hurt. He leaned back on the pillow as if he didn''t have much strength left. On the other hand, Huang Jingguo''s voice stopped as if he was hesitant. "There was an urgent letter from Xian Enterprise sent to your office three days ago. Since you weren''t here, I received it on your behalf. Because it was included in the company correspondence, I didn''t think too much and immediately opened it." "And then?" Qin Gengxin frowned. Although he didn''t have much patience, he felt something was wrong. "Boss, the letter contains a divorce agreement signed by Xian Guiying and it was sent by fax." Huang Jingguo''s voice was a bit dry. "The agreement states that both of you will not disturb each other''s life anymore and as for the property, Xian Guiying will leave the house." There was a long silence. After a while, Qin Gengxin just said lightly, "I understand." Until he hung up the phone, Qin Gengxin wasn''t thinking about a divorce agreement but the reason why Xian Guiying suddenly sent him the agreement so decisively. "What are you doing?" Wu Boqin had just poured warm water when he saw Qin Gengxin getting off the bed with an IV drip pole. He quickly walked over to hold him down. Qin Gengxin wanted to push him away, but he didn''t have the strength to do so now. The wound in his stomach that he suffered hurt a lot and his body started to sweat, but he gritted his teeth and insisted on getting out of bed. "Lie down!" Seeing that he was about to get out of bed without thinking about his injury, Wu Boqin sternly scolded. "I have something to take care of." Qin Gengxin pushed his hand away impatiently. Just as he was about to get up, he was pushed by Wu Boqin again. He immediately glared at him, "Don''t stop me!" "Old Qin, you can''t leave this hospital right now. Not to mention leaving the hospital, you can''t even leave this ward! Lie down now!" Wu Boqin''s gaze was very serious, it was no longer the mocking and disdainful expression from before. Qin Gengxin still wanted to get up regardless of Wu Boqin''s warning. Wu Boqin knew Qin Gengxin had no strength left, so he held on to him tight. When he saw Qin Gengxin''s eyes about to spew fire, he immediately scolded. "Do you know what the situation you are in now? You won''t live if you tear that wound again! Even God can''t save you! Lie down immediately!" Qin Gengxin wanted to say something, but he was cut by Wu Boqin. Wu Boqin turned around and shouted, "Nurse, give him a sedative!" Qin Gengxin immediately gasped, "You f**king asshole! I dare you to give that to me. If you don''t appreciate your life, I dare you! Let me go!" "Let you go? Then what? Let you die on the road? If you die in front of me, how will I explain it to Uncle Qin and Aunt Qin?" Wu Boqin ignored his threat. He waited until the nurse came in before extending Qin Gengxin''s arm. "Come here, give him an injection!" "Wu Boqin!" Qin Gengxin wanted to fight, but he had just come out from the intensive care unit. The blanket on his body was barely ripped off, and now that he was pressed by a large man, he couldn''t even move. He was also threatened by a nurse with a needle. "You''re brat. As your friend, I can''t see you playing around with your life." Although Wu Boqin didn''t know what really happened to Qin Gengxin, but with his physical condition at this time, if he were walking around now, there would be no hope for him. Chapter 608 - The Disappearance After a day and night, Qin Gengxin had finally pulled back from the hands of Yama and Wu Boqin finally transferred him back to an ordinary ward. No matter what, Wu Boqin couldn''t let him act rashly without caring about his body. Wu Boqin firmly held qin Gengxin''s arm. When the nurse finished giving him the injection, Wu Boqin raised his head and took a step back due to the cold look in Qin Gengxin''s eyes. The nurse looked at him with an awkward expression, then looked at Wu Boqin, who had a serious expression, "Director Wu " "Go out, he has something to say to me. It''s none of your business." Then, Wu Boqin covered Qin Gengxin with the blanket and said, "I still have to observe you for one more day. I will let you slowly get off the bed and go to the bathroom by yourself. Of course, within this week, other than the bathroom in the ward, you can''t go anywhere else." Qin Gengxin did not have much strength to begin with, and now that he was forcefully injected with anesthesia, he couldn''t even move. He could only helplessly say, "You''re ruthless!" Wu Boqin smiled. "You can''t do too much with the anesthesia in your body. You''d better control yourself. Don''t make it worse." Qin Gengxin closed his eyes and whispered, "Go to the Central Hospital and help me find someone." Wu Boqin raised his eyebrows. "Who?" "Xian Guiying." Qin Gengxin''s consciousness gradually grew blurry, but he said the name with worried before he fell asleep. Although Wu Boqin had heard of Xian Zihao, he had never had the chance to meet him. Upon hearing that Qin Gengxin was looking for Xian Zihao''s sister, he immediately thought of Qin Gengxin''s wedding. At that time, Wu Boqin was very busy, but he also attended the wedding and knew that Xian Guiying was the pregnant woman that Qin Gengxin had married at that time. Wu Boqin finally understood something. The next day, the nurse pulled out the catheter from Qin Gengxin''s body and suggested that he exercise slowly by going to the toilet. Once he was done, Qin Gengxin slowly walked back to the sickbed step by step and finally sighed in relief as he sat down on the bed. Wu Boqin looked at him with worry in his eyes. "I''ve been to a Central Hospital." Qin Gengxin didn''t have much energy left in his body. He took medicine after waking up in the morning and fell asleep again soon after. Hearing Wu Boqin''s words, he looked up at him calmly, "Have you met that person?" Wu Boqin pursed his lip and hesitated. He just looked at him. "When you came out of the police station, I found you fainted on the side of the road. I didn''t even have time to ask you what had happened that made you so desperate." Qin Gengxin frowned. "Get to the point." Wu Boqin looked at him. No one knew what he was thinking, but after looking at Qin Gengxin for a while, he didn''t say anything and just handed over an A4-sized paper. Qin Gengxin took it. By the time he saw the death certificate and saw that the name was "Qin Wenqian", he couldn''t believe it. His pale face immediately turned paler. "While I know a few doctors in the country, not many are too familiar with me at the Central Hospital. I went looking for Xian Guiying, but the staff there said they had no idea where she went. Then, there was a doctor named Wei Shanyuan and when he knew I was your friend, he treated me coldly and left without saying anything." "Old Qin, is this your daughter?" Wu Boqin asked. Qin Gengxin, on the other hand, was reading every word about Qin Wenqian''s critical illness, including the time of her death. It was five days ago. His grip on the A4 paper gradually tightened. He slowly placed the death certificate, closed his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Wu Boqin, if you are really my brother, then let me leave the hospital." Wu Boqin looked at him coldly, "You can''t leave the hospital now. Gengxin, it''s been five days. It''s too late for you to see the child. I''ve seen this child''s condition and symptoms. I''m afraid" He didn''t finish the sentences. Still, Qin Gengxin tightly held the death certificate in his hand and said in a quiet and hoarse voice, "If anything really happened to Qin Wenqian, I''m afraid I''ll end up like her in your hospital. I must find her." Qin Gengxin forced himself to stand up after he said that. As he moved his legs, the stabbing pain in his stomach caused him to frown. He restrained himself and insisted on walking towards the ward door. Thirty-two years. He, Qin Gengxin, had lived for thirty-two years and had never been so strong or defeated in his entire life. Even back then when he was facing Jiang Ruolan''s and Xian Zihao''s marriage, even when he was faced with many ruthless things until he needed to give up, he never once felt the pain like this. Wu Boqin didn''t insist this time, and he just watched as Qin Gengxin struggled to move his legs. Every step was very heavy, his face was pale, and his aching body had lost weight over the last few days. Wu Boqin frowned and wanted to say something, but seeing Qin Gengxin''s unusual expression, he actually couldn''t open his mouth. All the scenes of the past eleven years passed before Qin Gengxin''s eyes, from the beginning of his acquaintance with Xian Guiying to their intimate friendship, to his indifference to the secret confrontation at the wedding ceremony, to Qin Wenqian''s small body crawled into his arms when she called to him in a soft voice, "Daddy...Daddy." Qin Gengxin''s face turned pale, his pale lips pursed. He finally walked to the ward door and took the door handle, pulling it open. "Old Qin." At first, Wu Boqin was considering how he could stop Qin Gengxin''s reckless behavior in the current situation. However, when Qin Gengxin stepped out of the ward, he seemed to end up on his knees due to exhaustion. Wu Boqin stepped forward to help him, but Qin Gengxin pushed him away and leaned against the cold wall. His hands still gripping the death certificate, his eyes were focused on the white wall in front of him and his knuckles turned a ghastly bluish-white. ? ? ? ? When Qin Gengxin finally arrived at the Central hospital, it was already the sixth day since he got the death certificate from Wu Boqin. All this time, he had called Xian Zihao. It wasn''t until Xian Zihao came to visit Qin Gengxin that he found out about what had happened to him recently. Xian Zihao explained the situation, but the only thing he said was that Xian Guiying had hidden the truth from everyone and left H City, even submitting a resignation letter. He had even checked Xian Guiying''s bank card usage records and entry and exit records, but she did everything smoothly as she left. On the day she left, she had transferred some money from her bank account, so no one knew what bank card she was using now and it was definitely not easy to find out. Clearly, apart from the two brothers, Wei Shanyuan and Wei Zhengsheng, no one else knew where she was and no one knew where Qin Wenqian''s body was buried. Xian Zihao knew that his sister had been heartbroken with the Xian Family, Qin Gengxin, and her daughter''s death, and that''s why he''s so worried about her. Her collapse was due to all the injustices she suffered and because of that, she decided to disappear before their eyes forever. Because Xian Zihao understood his sister very well, he stopped trying to find her and instead comforted the Xian Family, asking them to give her time. When Xian Zihao mentioned the evidence of Qin Wenqian''s death, Qin Gengxin''s calmness was terrifying. Xian Zihao said that maybe he should give Xian Guiying some time to calm down. Even though he already knew the reason why Qin Gengxin didn''t see his daughter before she died, he kept telling him that there was no point in saying anything because it had all gotten to this point. When Qin Wenqian''s death certificate was handed over to him, the fighting had come to a complete halt. Xian Zihao told Qin Gengxin to recover well. With Xian Guiying''s personality, even if she wanted to sever all ties with the Xian Family and others, that was her choice and she wouldn''t do something that will hurt herself. He told him not to worry too much and that the time would pass slowly. Qin Gengxin understood Xian Zihao. They had been friends for more than ten years, so naturally, he could feel that no matter what he had done to Xian Guiying over the last two years, even if there was understanding in Xian Zihao''s eyes, he (Xian Zihao) still supported his sister''s plan. Even when Xian Zihao said this, Qin Gengxin knew that he was hiding something from him. Chapter 609 - Untitled Qin Gengxin rushed to the Central Hospital and walked quickly through a corridor that was filled with the smell of disinfectants, ignoring the people around him as if they never entered his sight. When he asked the nurses about Qin Wenqian and Xian Guiying, the answer was indeed as Wu Boqin said. Every staff member there had absolutely no idea about the location of both of them. "Mr. Qin, this is the ward that Qin Wenqian once stayed in, but there is another patient here and you can''t enter. I still have some work to do, so I''ll go first." A nurse said as she pointed to the window. She looked at him nervously before running away. Standing outside the ICU door, Qin Gengxin''s eyes stared straight at the patient who was fast asleep, as if he could see his daughter''s small body lying there not long ago. He paused for a moment before forcibly turning his face away. Then, he turned and walked the other way with a quick step. The speed of his footsteps was not necessarily like that of someone who hadn''t undergone surgery. He immediately opened the door to the doctor''s office. "From this CT scan, your father''s brain --" There was a patient''s family sitting across from Wei Shanyuan''s desk. He was holding a CT scan in the air. The door to the office was suddenly pushed open loudly, causing the patient''s family to look toward the door in shock. Wei Shanyuan also looked up. When he saw Qin Gengxin, the corners of his eyes twitched. "You are Wei Zhengsheng''s cousin? The doctor who treated my daughter, Qin Wenqian?" Qin Gengxin refused to enter. He didn''t see the patient''s family members at all. His eyes stared straight at Wei Shanyuan. The eyes turned a little cold. Wei Shanyuan looked at him, then put down the CT scan in his hand and said to the patient''s family, "I''m sorry, there are some things I have to do here. You go to your father''s room first, I will meet you later to discuss about your father''s condition." The patient''s family member was a woman in her twenties. She stared blankly at the handsome man who came in. Upon hearing Wei Zhengsheng''s words, she nodded awkwardly. "Oh, well, thank you, Doctor Wei." After that, she hurriedly stood up and glanced at Qin Gengxin as she walked past him. However, worried about her father''s illness, she hurried to leave the office. Qin Gengxin stood there expressionless. Wei Shanyuan held the Ct scan in his hand and looked at him. "Take a seat." Qin Gengxin didn''t want to sit down, he came here because he wanted an answer. Wei Shanyuan smiled innocently, though his expression was a bit cold. The two of them were staring at each other before Qin Gengxin walked over and placed the death certificate in front of him. Wei Shanyuan looked down at the death certificate he had signed. His expression didn''t change much, but he gave a faint smile. "What do you mean by this, Mr. Qin?" "If I remember correctly, among the people who got off by the ambulance that day, you were one of them. Since you are Wei Zhengsheng''s brother, you must have known Xian Guiying. Dr. Wei, my wife and daughter disappear into the thin air right in front of you. You are the last person to see them." Qin Gengxin looked at him indifferently, his dark and cold eyes carrying faint traces of probing. Wei Shanyuan smiled and stood up slowly before saying, "What? Miss Xian disappeared into the air? How come I didn''t know about this?" Seeing Qin Gengxin''s cold eyes, Wei Shanyuan grinned, "But Mr. Qin still refused to show up even though his daughter was in danger. He didn''t come to the hospital to visit her until the child was gone and he had the nerve to come here, asking about this? I never knew you were such a shameless person." "Are you sure about the validity of my daughter''s death certificate?" Qin Gengxin was unaffected by Wei Shanyuan''s sarcastic remarks, he just narrowed his eyes. Wu Boqin had seen the death certificate before and he also said that from the signature on the certificate and the procedure it went through, this certificate could not be forged. However, Qin Gengxin personally did not see Qin Wenqian''s body. No matter what, he won''t believe that his daughter had died just like that! In the thirty-two years he had lived, despite knowing the fragility of life, there were still traces of uncertainty and hope in the depths of his heart. He knew what Qin Wenqian''s death meant to him and Xian Guiying. Wei Shanyuan laughed, "I don''t understand Mr. Qin''s words. Do you think that the Central Hospital treats children''s lives as children''s games?" Qin Gengxin looked at him and said, "Let''s cut this nonsense. Can Doctor Wei tell me which funeral home my daughter was sent to?" "Mr. Qin, I am a doctor, but not a babysitter. Once a patient dies, it will be a family member''s responsibility in handling the corpse to the funeral home. If the family member also didn''t know her whereabouts, what do you expect from me?" Wei Shanyuan scoffed. Although on the outside Wei Shanyuan seemed to be polite, Qin Gengxin still could feel the ridicule and disdain from his expression and tone. For a moment, Qin Gengxin found himself completely isolated from Xian Guiying''s world. Either the Xian Family, or the tightly-closed lips Xian Zihao, or Wei Shanyuan who might have known of Xian Guiying''s whereabouts. Qin Gengxin held the death certificate on the table tightly, his eyes were cold and persistent. Even so, Wei Shanyuan had a disapproving expression on his face, as if he was already prepared not to say a word. "How was she for a few days when I didn''t come to the hospital?" Qin Gengxin suddenly asked in a low voice after so long. Wei Shanyuan looked at him coldly with a mocking smile hanging from the corner of his mouth. "Mr. Qin, do you think she can still live with that kind of condition?" "Dr. Wei" Qin Gengxin put the death certificate in his hand and looked at him seriously. "I, Qin Gengxin, have never begged anyone in my life." Wei Shanyuan raised his eyebrow. "Please tell me where Guiying and my daughter are." Wei Shanyuan didn''t say anything. He only looked at him for a moment and then said lightly, "Mr. Qin, do you really think something that was wrong and messy from the beginning, after finally being cut by a sharp knife, can be connected again?" Qin Gengxin didn''t answer but just looked at him, waiting for his answer. However, Wei Shanyuan took the death certificate on the table and put it back in his hand. He said indifferently, "Mr. Qin, take care. I won''t send you off." Qin Gengxin slowly took the death certificate and left the office. Outside the hospital window, the rain had turned into heavy rain. The sound of rain hitting the leaves interweaved in every corner and made Qin Gengxin''s heart in turmoil. He looked up at the sky with a blank face. No one knew what he was thinking. Chapter 610 - It Was As If She Had Found Herself One year later, in Wuyuan, China. By 4 pm, the wet street was already full of pedestrians. Some of them held umbrellas, while others walked in the rain. The sound of drums and the voices of the sellers were endless, accompanied by beautiful music. Along this street, there were rows of shops crowded with customers and inside a hand-knitting shop, a tall and skinny figure was busy lurking in the middle of the customers, answering the customers'' questions about the price of the hat or the scarf. "Boss, how much is this shawl?" "78 yuan." "Boss, is there another color for this hat?" "Yes, there''s still the blue one. Wait a minute, I''ll bring it to you soon ~" The tall and skinny figure hurried into the store. She took off the hat that was placed inside the glass cabinet and went out to continue entertaining the customers. The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier. After more than an hour of busyness, there were finally fewer pedestrians on the street. The hand-knitting shop was no longer as busy as it used to be. There were only two or three customers who were in the middle of trying on their hats and scarves. The tall and skinny figure took the shawls that had just been messed up by the customers and hung them back on the wall one by one. The sound of people entering the store came from behind her. The figure immediately turned around with a faint smile, "Welcome." When she saw who the person was, the smile on her face froze for a moment before turning gentle. "Why are you here?" Wei Shanyuan smiled and set aside the umbrella. He walked into the store and looked around. After a while, those customers who were just strolling around left and sought shelter from the rain. "Our hospital rarely does group travel. We chose to travel to Wuyuan this time. I heard from him that you opened a shop here and decided to look around. It seems that your business is running smoothly." Wei Shanyuan walked over with a smile. Xian Guiying knew that "him" Wei Shanyuan referred to was Wei Zhengsheng. She smiled lightly, went to the store, and brought out a plastic chair. "My shop is too small and I usually don''t take out the chair, or else there won''t be any place for customers to walk around. Please take a seat." Wei Shanyuan didn''t refuse. As he sat down, he glanced at the woven tools placed in front of the shop and couldn''t help laughing, "You''re really self-reliant, you really learned this stuff." "Of course, if I don''t make goods by hand and instead buy them, where will I get a big profit? Although this is just a small business and can''t be compared to a company like Xian, but in order to make money, I definitely must make as much profit as possible. Otherwise, why would I still need to open a shop?" Xian Guiying smiled and poured some hot water into a disposable cup. She walked over and handed it to him. "Drink it. The food and drink in this street are not necessarily clean. If you are thirsty, come and drink water here." Wei Shanyuan took the cup and placed it on the small wooden table next to him. He didn''t drink it and just watched Xian Guiying skillfully fold the scarf into a pretty shape and hang it onto the wall. "At the time, you said that you wanted to find a small town in the south and live a quiet life. You said you want to find the life that you want." Wei Shanyuan stood up and walked closer. He looked around the shop that was full of knitwear items with all sorts of colors and sighed with emotion, "Guiying, is this the life that you want?" Xian Guiying''s hand stopped for a moment. After hanging the last shawl, she turned around and looked at him. "What''s wrong? You don''t think it''s good for me to do this?" She asked, then smiled. "Actually, I always wanted to visit the place called Wuyuan. At first, I felt this place was like a paradise. A small town, with friendly people, small rivers but sometimes, things are different from what we have heard or imagined. Only after arriving here, I realized that this paradise had been commercialized. Visitors, cold hawkers, as well as unclean water and food. Even though the outside world isn''t tranquil enough, as long as my heart feels that I am in the right place, it will suffice. In this kind of quaint little town, there''s no such thing as deceitful. I think it''s a pretty good place for me." Xian Guiying said as she looked outside. "If you don''t come, I''ll definitely forget. Now that I think about it, it looks like a year has passed." Xian Guiying had never enjoyed a peaceful life. This, right now, was the peaceful life she had missed since she was a teenager. Back then, she always being compared with Cui Luixian. The pressure from her grandfather and father finally made her leave in frustration and chose to go to America. A woman who didn''t like silence gradually learned to stand on her own two feet and become a strong woman. Although her income wasn''t like the one where she worked in Xian Enterprise, still, she was grateful and satisfied with this kind of life. And a year ago, she finally woke up. By the time she finally decided to put it all away, it was as if she had found herself. Yes, she had found a solid ground. Xian Guiying smiled at Wei Shanyuan, who was looking at her. "Actually, if I don''t hold this position for years, Wei Zhengsheng would already be the Xian Enterprise''s new CEO long ago. It also counts as giving up my position, and besides, doesn''t my brother trust him a lot? Although I don''t really care about these things right now, but sometimes when Wei Zhengsheng calls, I can feel that Xian Enterprise is in good hands." Whether she was there or not, it really won''t affect anyone else''s life. Wei Shanyuan smiled and wanted to say something when the umbrella sitting casually in the doorway was suddenly blown away by a gentle breeze and was thrown in front of the shop. At this moment, a curse could be heard from the next door. "Aiya! Whose umbrella is this!? It even made our shop''s dress wet! Following that curse, a slightly plump, middle-aged woman with a darkened face hurriedly walked over with an umbrella in her hand. She had an expression as if she was about to settle accounts with someone, and when she looked at Xian Guiying, her face had a look of disdain. When she saw the man beside her, she immediately curled her lips. "I say, Miss Xian, you don''t like our family so much, huh? Hadn''t our family recently started selling some shawls as well? If you think we stole your business, then you can say it. We are in the same business and also neighbors. Do you know how much it costs for me to buy that dress and now you dirty it? I can sell it for over three hundred yuan, but now that your store''s umbrella has made it wet and dirty, how are you going to compensate for it?" Chapter 612 - Those Feelings Were Worse Wei Shanyuan looked at her and sighed. "Guiying, I know how you normally live, so you don''t have to deliberately show how tenacious you are. In this kind of small rural place, you''re no longer the tall and mighty President Xian, also not Xian Zihao''s sister, you''re just a petty hawker. In those people''s eyes, you don''t have the same qualifications as them here, especially when you came here with a four-year-old child. I don''t get it. You are used to the life before and even if you said that the life you''re living now is something you long for, but during this year, you have eaten a lot of grievances and been treated wrongly, so why did you choose to live in this place? This Wuyuan is no longer Wuyuan from a few years ago." "But I have a great time here with my daughter." Xian Guiying raised her head. "Qianqian is now four years old. A year ago, when she suddenly cried for her mother when she was at the door of death and when I ran into the ward and saw you trying to save her, I suddenly remembered what fear really was. Yes, I gave birth to her and loved her, but there were times when I had to work overtime, went abroad, and had to leave her with servants. In short, Qianqian still lacked her mother''s company. At that moment, I suddenly thought it through ." "So, I decided to take her away from H City, away from everything. I came here because I wanted to spend more time with her every day. I had more time to accompany her, go to kindergarten to pick her up, and then I could cook a lot of food she likes to eat. The current Qianqian is much more cheerful than before and no longer afraid of strangers. I feel that this is my greatest satisfaction." Those people here always assumed that she was a mistress who had been abandoned by a man and brought up a child who cannot be seen in public. Since Qin Wenqian kindergarten was not in this city and far from these neighbors, Xian Guiying didn''t care to explain. As long as her daughter was not affected, everything else didn''t matter to her. Wei Shanyuan suddenly received a call from his colleague. Other hospital leaders would like to take pictures together, and since this group activity was joined with the staff from other hospitals, it was not good for him not to go there. Since the rain had stopped, Xian Guiying''s shop became busy again, so Wei Shanyuan took a leave first and said that the three of them would have dinner together in the evening. Xian Guiying answered without thinking and told him to come to her place for dinner that night. She said that Qin Wenqian was recovering well and coincidentally, since Wei Shanyuan was here, he could check on her daughter''s condition. As Wei Shanyuan left and Xian Guiying walked to the door to hang the shawl, she suddenly heard a woman from the next shop shouting at her husband, "That little bitch. What''s wrong with me charging five hundred yuan? She wants to sleep with the man, so why are you still looking for an opportunity with her?! What a shameless man! Who exactly is your wife? If you see her again, I''ll dig out your eyeballs!" Hearing the sour voice of the middle-aged woman, Xian Guiying held the shawl in his hand and smiled disapprovingly. This so-called berate was nothing to her. Wei Shanyuan asked her why she wanted to stay here. Honestly, she was actually very happy. Before this, nearly thirty years of her life seemed to be in the clouds, but she could not feel the peace. But now, living a normal life in a place like this, she finally knows the joys of life. "Boss, can you take off the hat hanging at the top? Let me try it on!" Currently, a customer came inside the shop. Xian Guiying smiled and went to serve the customer. ? ? ? ? Boston, United States. "President Qin." Just as the video conference with the British partner was over, Qin Gengxin closed the laptop and walked out of the conference room. As soon as he came out, a man in a black shirt walked over and whispered something to him. Qin Gengxin''s gaze froze. A few minutes later, he waved at the man and walked back to his office. The moment he put down the stack of meeting documents, he slightly looked down at the photo he asked from Darna a year ago in the corner of the table. It was a photo of Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian. A photo that was always placed in her bedroom. He was the only one missing from the photo. After staring at it for a long time, he narrowed his eyes, picked up his phone, and made a call. "Lily, I heard Wei Shanyuan went to Wuyuan. Found out where he stay and sent the address to my phone." "Understood, President Qin." Qin Gengxin ended the call and put down his phone. His black eyes silently looked at the picture in the corner of the table, and a trace of hope finally appeared in his eyes. Last year, Wei Shanyuan and Wei Zhengsheng didn''t make any suspicious moves, nor did they go anywhere or contact anyone. Ever since Xian Guiying had disappeared in front of the two brothers, Xian Zihao''s side was silent, and Qin Gengxin knew that he deliberately hid Xian Guiying''s location, not wanting him to hurt her again. Because he understood Xian Zihao very well, Qin Gengxin did nothing nor force him. He was always watching Wei Shanyuan and Wei Zhengsheng''s movements. After Wei Zhengsheng officially took over Xian Enterprise, the workload increased, and he barely had time to go out. Although there were people secretly watching him during his business trips, they always ended up in vain. Qin Gengxin had set his biggest target on Wei Shanyuan since the beginning, but Wei Shanyuan had never left H City for the past year. He spent almost a year looking for Xian Guiying and no matter what he did, there were always nets blocking his path. Among them was Xian Zihao''s forces. Therefore, it had become more difficult for him to find her. She completely disappeared, out of trace, and no matter whether it was the transaction from her bank card, entry or exit entries, everything was done cleanly and meticulously. This feeling was in contrast to the loss of Jiang Ruolan many years ago. When Qin Gengxin lost contact with Jiang Ruolan many years ago, he felt too much unwillingness and unfairness, too much anger, and too many emotions that could not be forcefully suppressed in the depths of his heart. There''s no place for him to shout about it, especially when he found out that she was someone else''s wife. The disappearance of Xian Guiying and the death of Qin Wenqian, those feelings were worse than what he felt for Jiang Ruolan. Yes, he would rather believe that his daughter was still alive than believe that she really died just like that. When Qin Gengxin didn''t get any answer from Wei Shanyuan a year ago, he knew that everyone''s mouths had been tightly bought because not only the brothers from the Wei Family were stopping him, but also Xian Zihao. He could only find the answer on his own. Across the city, no cemeteries receive Qin Wenqian''s remains, nor was her name on any of the tombstones in the province. The reason why he only looked at H City and the province was that Xian Guiying and the child disappeared in that place in just a few days. Furthermore, the Xian Family was in H City, and if Qin Wenqian was really dead, then the cemetery must also be in H City. It was because everything had been done too flawlessly, Qin Gengxin could feel the intentions of the other party. Chapter 613 - Are You Going To Take A Good Rest And Go On A Vacation Abroad In fact during this one year, Xian Enterprise had fought back and forth with Qin Corporation. Although Xian Zihao was still the largest shareholder, most of the decision was clearly handed over to Wei Zhengsheng. In this one year, Xian Enterprise was always against Qin Corporation at every turn, and this battle not only made Qin Gengxin feel too much pressure, but it also made him more confident that Wei''s brothers knew of Xian Guiying''s whereabouts. Wei Shanyuan went to Wuyuan. This news did not surprise Qin Gengxin. He only absentmindedly thought that with Xian Guiying''s personality, Wuyuan would really be her first choice. Wuyuan. He looked indifferently at the photo before slowly picking it up. His fingers gently caressed the smiling faces of the mother and daughter pair. His fingers stopped on Xian Guiying''s face before it finally landed on Qin Wenqian''s small face. *Knock! Knock!* The sound of knocking came from the door. Qin Gengxin put the photo down and thought it was Huang Jingguo who''s knocking on the door, so he said, "Come in." Finally, a clear voice was heard. "President Qin, I have something to tell you." Qin Gengxin''s hand that was about to switch on the computer paused. He looked up and saw Bai Nuying. From a low-ranking employee, who had once worked in the Secretary''s Room, she had relied on her own strength to rise to the position of deputy director of the planning department. "Didn''t I say that we can''t talk about personal matters during work hours?" Qin Gengxin''s expression did not change. He sat behind his desk and leaned back in his chair. His eyes were calm as he looked at the stylish and attractive dress Bai Nuying was wearing. Bai Nuying stuck out her tongue and closed the office door lightly. She came in and smiled at him. "Brother Gengxin, I know you''ve been in a bad mood since a year ago because of Sister Guiying, but I-." "Bai Nuying, your mother called me a week ago and asked about you. She decided to move you back to New York." Qin Gengxin directly opened his mouth to interrupt her. He didn''t like her meddling in the problem between him and Xian Guiying. Everyone on the street knew that she had caused trouble at Xian Enterprise. If it weren''t for Huang Jingguo finding a way to shut down the media, the scandal would have spread to Mrs. Bai''s ears. Bai Nuying was shocked and her face immediately turned pale. "My mother, she ..." "I told your mother that your performance in Qin is very good. It would be futile to put you in Qin, and she agrees with me on this." Qin Gengxin looked at her. "Pack up your stuff, you will return soon." "No! Brother....President Qin, I have no plans to leave Qin Corporation. I just managed to sit in the position of deputy director three months ago, and you know that some of the plans I made all benefit you, I" Bai Nuying bit her lip and feeling wronged. Qin Gengxin had been like this with her as soon as he returned. He didn''t laugh much in the past year and she had long wanted to find an opportunity to persuade him not to pay attention to Xian Guiying anymore. Since Xian Guiying had already filed for divorce, there''s no need for him to worry about her anymore. However, when she saw that Qin Gengxin had no intention to discuss this with her, she was a little hesitant before saying, "My mother will be coming soon, but I don''t think she will force me to leave as long as I don''t plan to return." Qin Gengxin looked at her indifferently, not saying a word. Bai Nuying didn''t know what he was thinking, but his entire body suddenly became colder. Bai Nuying didn''t know if Qin Gengxin had any idea of what had happened between her and Xian Guiying in that year, however, since Xian Guiying had disappeared, that just means that only heaven knew about it, while the others didn''t. Thinking about it, Bai Nuying suddenly blushed a little and said, "Brother Gengxin, I have learned to cook recently and I know how to make some dishes." ? ? ? ? Five minutes later. Bai Nuying walked out of the CEO''s office and close the door. As soon as the door closed, there was a bit of sadness and reluctance in her eyes. She''s been waiting for a year. Since she knew that Xian Guiying''s divorce agreement had been sent directly to the company, she knew that with Qin Gengxin''s personality, he would sign the contract immediately, and their marriage had ended. She was waiting, always looking for opportunities. She thought that because she was no longer in a hurry, he would eventually slowly accept her. However, her earnest invitation just now was rejected by his tepid words, "I don''t have time these days". He even planned to let her leave Qin Corporation. No matter what the reason, she certainly could not leave easily. It wasn''t easy for Bai Nuying to get a foothold in Qin, and there was more time for her to approach him. Although she deliberately distanced herself from Qin Gengxin since she caused trouble in Xian Enterprise, she never once gave up! Now that Xian Guiying can''t be found, she, Bai Nuying, won''t give up even if she dies! As she thought about it, her gaze lit up. Bai Nuying slowly fixed her dress and smiled as she walked back to her office. When Huang Jingguo came out of the elevator and saw Bai Nuying left the CEO''s office with a smile on her face, he paused and frowned. Huang Jingguo knocked on the door and went inside. "Boss." Seeing that Qin Gengxin was looking at some important contracts, he immediately walked over and said in a low voice, "Next Thursday, you are going to Washington to participate in the Trade Conference, and the plane tickets are already booked. I had prepared the items you need, it''s on the list here. Take a look if there is anything you need to add." Huang Jingguo put the meeting information in his hands. At the same time, he removed the slip of paper from the bottom and handed it over. Qin Gengxin signed the contract. Without raising his head, he said lightly, "Think of a way to get rid of all the social gatherings after tonight." Huang Jingguo was dumbfounded and looked at him in surprise. Qin Gengxin had been working his ass off without rest for the past year and all his work had been done secretly. "I will tell you what you need to do when the time comes. Do your best not to let others know about it." Qin Gengxin glanced at Huang Jingguo before proceeding to sign the contract. "Then boss, you ..." Huang Jingguo looked at him hesitantly. Thinking of the smiling face of Bai Nuying, he couldn''t help but pause. "Are you planning to accompany Miss Bai to see her mother?" It turned out, when Huang Jingguo saw Bai Nuying''s confident smile, he concluded it with the fact that it had something to do with Mrs. Bai. That''s the only thing he can think of. The pen in Qin Gengxin''s hand stopped as he raised his eyes to look at him with an indifferent look. "Don''t let her follow you to this trade. Just find some simple plans and leave them to her. It''s better if we delay Mrs. Bai''s arrival." Huang Jingguo''s eyes lit up, then he saw Qin Gengxin close the contract in his hand and take the tablet from the table. After a while, Qin Gengxin said, "I won''t be in the United States next week and you know the benefits of this year''s Trading Conference, so you can go there by yourself. Bai Group is also eyeing us covetously, and Mrs. Bai is using this opportunity to speak up. When I''m not here, you know what to do." "I know. Boss, don''t worry. I''ll work with the Vice President. You won''t be disappointed with the Trade Conference." Then, Huang Jingguo smiled and asked, "Boss, you finally managed to overcome it and no longer feel unwell. Are you going to take a good rest and go on a vacation?" Chapter 614 - Insisted On Relying On Herself Qin Gengxin pursed his lip and smiled faintly. "Yes." "Where do you want to go? I will arrange it soon." "No need, don''t let Wei Zhengsheng know my whereabouts." Qin Gengxin put the tab in his hand and glanced at Huang Jingguo. "Find something to keep him busy. Create trouble for him." After saying that, Qin Gengxin glanced at the photo in the corner of the table and smiled. Huang Jingguo had followed him for years and immediately understood that the reason why he suddenly turned down all the social events was not just because he wanted to take a break. A few seconds ago, he thought that Qin Gengxin had something to do with Bai Nuying because she was smiling happily outside the door. But now, it seems that he''s overthinking. Qin Gengxin hadn''t signed the divorce agreement. At that time, Huang Jingguo got a divorce agreement in advance, so he knew a few things. He also knew that Qin Gengxin put the agreement in the drawer at the bottom. ? ? ? ? Wei Shanyuan stopped in a modern district located just outside Wuyuan Ancient Town. The district had international stores such as KFC, McDonald''s, and Dexters. Although the city looks ancient, but that didn''t mean shops like this did not exist, just not many. He looked around and walked into the building that Xian Guiying had mentioned. He found that there was no light here, it was pitch black. He had to use the flashlight on his phone to get there. Looking at Xian Guiying''s poor living conditions for the past year, Wei Shanyuan frowned. He kicked a trash bag away from his feet that was placed on the stairs by an unknown family and continued to walk up. Xian Guiying lived on the fourth floor, which was the highest floor in the building. As soon as he arrived in front of the door, he knocked on it a few times. The door in front of him was pushed open from the inside. However, when the door was opened, Xian Guiying was nowhere to be seen. A surprised shout came from beneath his feet. "Wah!" Wei Shanyuan was stunned. He looked down and saw Qin Wenqian, who he hadn''t seen for a year, standing in front of the door with an oversized slipper on, wearing cute rabbit pajamas and staring at him curiously. "Qianqian, bring a slipper for Uncle Shanyuan." Xian Guiying''s voice came from the kitchen. Qin Wenqian didn''t answer. Instead, she took off the big slippers she was wearing, brought them to the door, and said with a smile, "Uncle, here, I''ll let you wear my slipper." Then, with a sweet smile on her face, she turned around and eagerly put on her cute little cartoon slippers. As Wei Shanyuan walked in, he closed the door and put on the slipper. As soon as he entered, Qin Wenqian ran to the side of the tea table and arranged the two plates neatly. She turned around and said, "Uncle, mommy said you could eat fruit first while waiting for her to finish cooking. We have Lanmei1, pomegranate, and this is " "Little thing, you''re very obedient." Wei Shanyuan walked over and smiled. He was about to pick up the cute girl in front of him when Xian Guiying poked her head out of the kitchen. "It''s been a year since the last time you two met, right? How is it? Our Qianqian has grown, right?" Xian Guiying came out while wiping her hands with a clean towel. She then gestured for Wei Shanyuan to sit on the couch. Then she called her daughter. Qin Wenqian obediently ran to her feet. "Qianqian, this is Uncle Shanyuan. A year ago, he was the one who saved you in the hospital. At that time, you called him Uncle Yuan. Do you still remember him?" Xian Guiying gently patted her daughter''s head. Qin Wenqian blinked. Although she treated the guests very kindly according to her mother''s instructions a moment ago, it was clear that her memory of the time was not very clear. She hesitantly looked at this Uncle Yuan, who had a very beautiful smile on his face and shook her head. This was within Wei Shanyuan''s expectations. He hadn''t had much contact with the child before, and when he found her at that time, she was in critical condition. Wei Shanyuan smiled and squatted down, pulled out a small Barbie doll box behind him as if he was doing a magic trick. "Qianqian doesn''t remember Uncle Yuan, it''s okay. Here, this is a gift from uncle." Qin Wenqian''s eyes immediately brightened when she saw the doll. However, before reaching out to accept it, she glanced at her mother. When she saw Xian Guiying nodded, she grinned and accepted it. She then ran to the couch to open the box. "It''s only been a year. This little baby is getting taller and fatter. It seems that her mental state is pretty good." Wei Shanyuan stood up. "It must be said that heaven has taken care of me. In the end, they still haven''t beaten me to the eighteenth level of hell, and they even left me with a glimmer of hope." Xian Guiying looked at her daughter with a smile. "Sit down first. The food will be ready in a moment." "I remember that when you left that time, you transferred a certain amount of deposit in your name to another credit card. With this money, you don''t have to live in this county. Why don''t you move to another place?" Wei Shanyuan casually asked as he sat down. "Most of the houses here are like this, and the better ones are too expensive. There are quite a few small villas, however, they are too far away from the city, so it''s not convenient for me to stay there while doing business here." Xian Guiying answered while pouring some water. "Qianqian''s kindergarten is also closer here. This place is considered a more prosperous circle of life and everything is very convenient. In any case, it is just a place to live." Xian Guiying took the glass and placed it on the tea table before pushing it in front of him. She then turned to Qin Wenqian, "Qianqian, be good and stay here to accompany Uncle Yuan. Mommy needs to finish cooking dinner." Qin Wenqian nodded obediently. She played with the cute doll in her hand for a moment, then obediently put it back in the box and placed it in the corner of the couch. Then she ran to Wei Shanyuan''s side with her cute slippers, picked up the plate on the tea table, and dragged it in front of him while saying, "Uncle Yuan, eat the fruit!" Wei Shanyuan took the cute girl in front of him and hugged her to his chest. He found out that her body temperature was moderate, unlike her previous condition. "Uncle came in a hurry today and didn''t bring a stethoscope. I''ll check your body properly when uncle comes tomorrow." Wei Shanyuan touched her small head and said lovingly. "Stethoscope?" Qin Wenqian immediately pushed him away. Wei Shanyuan put her down gently and watched her run to the bedroom, and after about two or three minutes, she came towards him with a small box. Qin Wenqian put down the box on the couch and said with a smile, "Uncle Yuan, I have a stethoscope here." Wei Shanyuan opened the box and saw some simple household medical equipment. He looked at the stethoscope and the blood pressure meter in it. He paused, then looked at the figure who was busy in the kitchen. It seemed that during the year, while living alone with her daughter, Xian Guiying also learned to examine her daughter''s body regularly at home. Even after experiencing so many storms, she always insisted on relying on herself. She never thought of relying on the help of others or asking them to do something. Wei Shanyuan looked at Xian Guiying, who was chopping vegetables in the kitchen, then to Qin Wenqian, who was curiously holding a box of medicine on the couch. He then looked at the stethoscope in his hand. "Xian Guiying, can you at least give me a chance to take advantage of your weakness?" When he put on the stethoscope, he said this in an indifferent tone. He brought Qin Wenqian closer to him to examine her body. He didn''t care whether Xian Guiying, who was in the kitchen, heard him or not. . . Glossary: 1 Lanmei is a Chinese type of Blueberry. Chapter 615 - Wanting A Father Was Necessarily An Emotional Thing Xian Guiying''s hand stopped for a moment as she was about to cut the vegetables. She turned around, unable to understand what Wei Shanyuan meant. Later, she saw her daughter carrying a medical box that she usually used to treat her daughter and only then she roughly understood what Wei Shanyuan meant. She smiled but said nothing. When Wei Shanyuan and Qin Wenqian went to wash their hands and returned, Xian Guiying said while preparing the chopsticks, "I heard that everyone who studies medicine needs to study for years, that''s why I never chose this field when I was in University. It wasn''t until I gave birth to Qianqian, I regret not studying it. Even though I have this medical box prepared at home, I still didn''t know anything about it. I only learned some simple family treatment. Every time Qianqian is not feeling well, I will immediately examine her and send her to the hospital. Actually, these are all things I can easily do with myself. When I am too busy in America, other than sometimes accompanying my daughter and taking her to bed, I don''t even have time to do this." She looked up and smiled at Wei Shanyuan. "But now, every time she is in bad condition, she will be sent to the hospital on time, so in the past year, apart from the severe fever she had a few months ago, she hadn''t had a serious illness or been in any particularly uncomfortable condition. I''m also not sure whether it was because I found out early every time there was a problem, or because heaven really liked me, but since I came to Wuyuan, Qianqian''s body has improved." "She had just recovered from a serious illness, but her mental state seems to be quite good. Otherwise, I would not agree to let you take the child and leave just like that." Wei Shanyuan nodded. "Actually, in medicine, there are many things that cannot be explained or unknown. Like this world, there are many concepts that cannot be fully learned and accepted by people, just like Qianqian''s disease. She went through the gates of hell just like that and maybe after a battle of life and death, some organs in her body gradually recovered. At the same time, she also became healthier than before, but you still have to go to the big hospital to check her out. Wuyuan is only a tourist and leisure city, its medical facilities are not good." "I take her to the hospital in the provincial capital every half month. Don''t worry, my daughter''s health is my main priority. I won''t take it lightly." Xian Guiying smiled at her daughter. When Qin Wenqian saw her mother looking at her, she took back her hand that was about to grab the vegetable. She stuck out her tongue and giggled, obediently grabbing the spoon next to her. Xian Guiying looked at Wei Shanyuan and sighed. If only Wei Zhengsheng was here. He couldn''t come here recklessly. One of the reasons was because he was busy, and the other was he was being watched by Qin Gengxin''s men. He couldn''t act in a hurry, lest reveal hisr whereabouts. Wei Zhengsheng feared Qin Gengxin would approach Xian Guiying like a tiger hunting its prey, so he was cautious in everything he did. Xian Guiying lives a peaceful life here, but even living in a place like this will not be able to mask the unique light radiating from her body. She''s very tenacious, like a sunflower that will continuously bloom, even when its withers. ? ? ? ? While Xian Guiying took the plates to the sink, Qin Wenqian sat next to Wei Shanyuan and ate the cut fruits one by one. Wei Shanyuan would occasionally say something that made the girl laugh non-stop. On TV, there was a family show. The children in it were playing all sorts of games with their parents, and when Wei Shanyuan heard the children calling "dad", he paused, as if he remembered something, then picked up the remote control to switch the channels. Qin Wenqian was also watching the show, but she was not sensitive to the word "dad". Even when Wei Shanyuan changed the channels, she just blinked and didn''t object. Her head was lowered as she continued to eat the fruit with a toothpick. While this may be a good thing ... Wei Shanyuan remembered that a year ago when Qin Wenqian was in danger, she kept calling her father. A child this young may not understand anything, but wanting a father was necessarily an emotional thing. Within a year, she had changed. Did she forget she had a father? Just when Wei Shanyuan was staring at Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying came out of the kitchen and asked him, "It''s almost 11 pm. If you want to play with Qianqian, you can come back tomorrow." If Xian Guiying didn''t treat Wei Shanyuan as her friend, she wouldn''t be chasing him out directly. Wei Shanyuan immediately laughed. "Do you think I didn''t have any shame and not leave? If Zhengsheng knew about this, he might have flown here directly." Xian Guiying laughed. "Qiaqian usually sleeps earlier and it''s very rare for anyone to visit her today. She''s happy until she stays awake at this time. I have to persuade her to sleep later, or she will think her Uncle Yuan will stay here with her." "If she wants me to accompany her, I''m willing to do it." "I don''t want it. There are a lot of people observing me in this district. Don''t stay here and try to ruin my business." Xian Guiying smiled. Wei Shanyuan first got up and smiled at Qin Wenqian. When she noticed him leave, her eyes flashed with a trace of gloominess. "Qianqian, it''s already late. Uncle Yuan needs to leave. If you like playing with him and want him to come here again, then you should sleep now. That''s the only way for your body to be in good shape, alright?" Xian Guiying led her away from Wei Shanyuan, coaxing her to head to the bedroom. Wei Shanyuan chuckled as he looked at the little girl, who was too sleepy to open her eyes, lying on Xian Guiying''s shoulder while rubbing her eyes. He followed from behind and leaned against the bedroom door. He watched Xian Guiying put Qin Wenqian on the bed and coax the child to sleep gently. Within a few minutes, Qin Wenqian finally fell asleep and Xian Guiying covered the child with a blanket. Wei Shanyuan opened his mouth. "Did Qin Gengxin come to see you this year?" Xian Guiying, who was tucking Qin Wenqian''s hands in the blanket, froze a little. Chapter 616 - She Saw Herself In Her Xian Guiying glanced at Wei Shanyuan. Without saying anything, she walked out of the bedroom and closed the door softly. Before closing the door, she turned and glanced at Qin Wenqian, who was fast asleep, and the tenderness in her eyes deepened. "I''ll send you off." Xian Guiying said while walking into the living room. She was wearing a thin coat and wanted to change her shoes. Seeing that she avoided talking about Qin Gengxin, Wei Shanyuan didn''t mention it again. He held her arm and stopped her. "No need, there''s not even an induction light in this corridor. I will use my phone to walk downstairs. You don''t have to send me off." "Qianqian''s character became increasingly lively, and she also played well with children in kindergarten. It''s just that we live here, no one knows her and very few people come to visit her. She is very happy that you came today, and if you are not going to leave Wuyuan soon, then visit us again." Seeing her unperturbed smile, Wei Shanyuan knew that she was doing it to keep her daughter in a good mood and not because she treated him kindly. Since he knows her personality, he won''t say many things. Especially when dealing with women like her. Wei Shanyuan pursed his lips, changed his shoes, and glanced at Xian Guiying again before he opened the door. "I heard that your brother''s wedding would take place in two months. If so, when will you return to H City?" Xian Guiying pushed the hair on the side of her face behind her ear and smiled. "You''re really well-informed. I haven''t figured it out yet. Let''s talk about it when I have a plan." Wei Shanyuan nodded understandingly. He knew that she did not want to meet anyone at Xian Zihao''s wedding; be it the Xian Family, Qin Gengxin, or anyone else. She may have her worries. ? ? ? ? Two days later. Wuyuan in July had more sunny days than the rain. Xian Guiying sent Qin Wenqian to kindergarten. In the morning, she would first knit some knitwear and stuff, and only arrived at her own shop around noon. There''s still time before the shop opened at 2:30 in the afternoon. At this time, very few tourists were on the street, so the doors were left open. The items were covered with a layer of plastic clothes because she was sweeping the floor. Halfway cleaning, a tall man walked past the front of the shop. Because of his height, Xian Guiying caught a glimpse of the figure out of the corner of her eye. She raised her head and watched him walk briskly with a camera in his hand. Shortly afterward, a woman ran behind him. "Hubby, slow down! Didn''t you say that you would accompany me when we came to this street? Slow down ~" The woman gasped as she ran. She must have been chasing the man for a long time, but the man in front of her didn''t seem to care at all as he kept walking forward. "Who let you dawdle? It''s not like I''m here to buy those random things. Women are really troublesome." The man complained coldly. Xian Guiying, with a broom in her hand, turned to look at the door and saw that the petite woman stopped in her tracks, feeling wronged. She choked and sobbed and said, "We''ve been married for over two years, and I could even count my five fingers the day you come home. Before we got married, you said that you would always love me, but after we got married, you changed. Do you really think I didn''t know that you and that woman from your unit were together every days? I didn''t say it because I didn''t want to worry our parents! This time, under your father''s persuasion, you finally agreed to accompany me out to play and redeem the honeymoon you owe me." The woman''s choked voice mixed with a deep sense of patience and even a slight trembling. Although the man clearly heard her, he never once stopped walking. He only felt that the woman behind him was not chasing him after he walked for a few steps and finally stopped. He turned around and stared at her indifferently. "Do you still want to continue walking around here? If you don''t want to and if you want to argue with me, then let''s go home and argue." "Yuanjun! I''m your wife! Not your follower! We''ve known each other for years, and I''ve loved you for years, but this is what I got after marrying you? What did I do wrong? Old love can''t really be compared to new love. If you really think I''m not as great as that woman, why don''t you divorce me? Leave me at home for two years and every time you come back, it''s just because of work. What are you taking me for? You will not touch me! How do I offend you? Let me marry you and then torture me like this?" The woman''s voice became even sadder, as if she finally couldn''t take it anymore. She stood in the middle of the street like a broken doll. Although there were not many tourists around, this commotion still attracts the attention of some people. The woman''s eyes turned red. "Yuanjun, you once said that you love me, but do you really love me?" "Are you done?" "Whether this marriage will continue or not will depend on your answer! Tell me, do you still love me? If not, I will immediately divorce. I will stop and let you and that woman together. I won''t bother you again and will never give you a chance to torture me again!" The whispers around her continued and the man''s gaze grew colder, while the impatience in his eyes grew stronger. He looked at the woman, his wife, as if she was a crazy woman, before throwing the camera in his hand into her arms before leaving. The woman stared blankly at the man. The people around her were all pointing and talking, some were mocking, some were sympathetic, and most of them were just watching for fun. In the eyes of most strangers, the tragedy of others was just a lively sight for the audience, and the pain and suffering in someones'' heart was something that only the person, itself, knows. The woman stood in front of the crowd with her head lowered while holding a camera in her hand. Her tears dripped down, and she seemed to have lost the courage to keep chasing. Twenty minutes later, the crowd gradually dispersed. She was still standing there, but the man did not return to look for her. Xian Guiying had been standing by the door all the time. She looked at the petite figure standing in the middle of Square Street with an indifferent expression. Looking at the petite figure, she saw herself in her. Why did the woman persist in the marriage? Was it because of love or reluctance or was it because there''s always an unbreakable hope in her heart? The woman stood silently for a moment. Finally, she moved her legs. Her body swayed a little and she looked like she was about to lose her footing. "Hey, be careful!" Xian Guiying threw a broom in her hand and walked over quickly. Chapter 617 - She Didn’t Want To See A Second Qin Wenqian, Let Alone See A Second Herself The petite woman did not expect anyone to help her. When she turned to look at Xian Guiying, her face was slightly pale, but her eyes were still full of gratitude. "Thank you." "Are you okay?" Xian Guiying smiled kindly at her and said, "Don''t cry anymore. It''s very hot outside. You will suffer from scorching heat if you stand here for so long. Sit in my shop first and drink some water." Xian Guiying helped the woman enter her shop and poured water for her. When she handed it to her, she saw her face was pale. "Did you see it?" The woman muttered to herself, "I feel like I was dying just now." Xian Guiying pursed her lips and poured water for herself. She looked at the woman for a moment and then whispered, "Love can''t kill someone. Even if you''re so upset and feel like you wanted to die, it depends on whether the other party worth it or not." ? ? ? ? Wei Shanyuan had just returned from Li Valley with his colleagues and had just returned to the hotel where he was staying, but before he could enter the door, he abruptly stopped. He saw a silver-gray car parked on the side of the road. The window was dark, and he couldn''t see the people inside. However, Wei Shanyuan somehow felt something was wrong. As if he could feel someone looking at him from inside. He looked at the car several times, not knowing if anyone was in it or not. Only when his colleagues nudged him and urged him to go inside, did he walk to the hotel. He felt a slight unease. Upon returning to the hotel, he showered and changed his clothes. He chatted with his colleagues for a while before taking the opportunity to leave. When he looked at the side of the road again, the silver-gray car that had been parked was no longer there. He didn''t know if he was overthinking, but he still took out his phone to call Wei Zhengsheng. Once the call was connected, he immediately asked, "Has there been any news about Qin Gengxin recently? Is he still in the United States?" However, the one who answered the call was not Wei Zhengsheng but Secretary Dai. She was in the office, cleaning Wei Zhengsheng''s table when she heard his phone ring. She answered instinctively, not expecting to hear such a question. Secretary Dai was stunned for a moment before replying, "I''m sorry, President Wei is in a meeting." Wei Shanyuan immediately swore in a low voice. No one entered Wei Zhengsheng''s office casually, and he didn''t think his secretary was in the office at the moment. He paused, then quickly hung up the phone after saying a few words. As he spoke, he looked in the direction of Wuyuan Street. Could it be that he was too worried? ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying chatted with the petite woman as she cleaned her display cabinet with a wet cloth. She listened to the petite woman talks about the story between her and her husband. They were together because of some circumstances. They were young at that time and every day, the woman would follow the man without a fuss, accompanying him. Slowly, they both fall in love with each other, but the man started to distance himself from her due to some misunderstanding. However, the petite woman was pregnant and had to get married due to pressure from both parents. Not long after their marriage, the man had an affair with an outsider. The woman soon lost her baby and for the next two years, the man did not return home frequently, leaving his wife behind. To this day, due to the pressure of his parents, he finally brought his wife to Wuyuan for a vacation. When Xian Guiying heard the woman said that she was pregnant again, her hand, which was cleaning the dust, immediately stopped. "I''m pregnant. A month ago, on his father''s birthday celebration, he finally came home. That night, he drank too much and was carried into his bedroom by his parents, and it was that very night, we were together again for the first time after he distancing himself. I didn''t think that I would be able to get pregnant again after a miscarriage, but I didn''t dare to tell him." The woman held the glass tightly in her hand, "On the plane, I felt nausea and ran to the toilet to vomit. He saw it but he didn''t really care about me at all. Hey, at least he got the stewardess to bring me a pillow and blanket." She laughed bitterly. Xian Guiying took a deep breath and threw the towel in her hand into the basin. She looked at the woman. "Are you planning on having this child?" She asked. The woman was surprised by the question. No one had ever asked her this question. She, herself, never thought of this question. She looked at Xian Guiying blankly, "I ...I don''t know ..." Xian Guiying smiled. "Sister, there are some things you just have to endure. When you reach the end of the road, you will feel how regretful you are for your perseverance. If you have the ability to give your child a warm and happy future and if you want this child, then you should keep it. If you do not have the ability, then do not give birth to this child." When Xian Guiying thought about how her daughter hadn''t mentioned her father since she (Qin Wenqian) broke through the gates of hell a year ago, Xian Guiying felt her heart ache. This was the only injustice she gave to her daughter. Qin Wenqian never once mentioned her father again. Although she was only four years old, she had the temperament of a grown-up person. Deep in her heart, she knew she shouldn''t wait anymore. Xian Guiying didn''t want to see a second Qin Wenqian, let alone see a second herself. Although this woman was weaker than her, she was still the same. The woman lowered her head and said softly, "If he still does this to me and does not separate from that woman, I will get a divorce. It''s just that this child It''s not that I don''t have the ability to support her, it''s just... I''m not sure if she can live in a family without a father in the future " When the petite woman had rested enough and left after saying a few words of thanks, the man still hadn''t come to pick her up. She took her camera and walked towards an inn not far away with unsteady steps. Xian Guiying stood alone in the shop. She hadn''t smoked for a long time. Ever since she gave birth to Qin Wenqian, she had almost never touched anything related to tobacco. However, this time, she felt an inexplicable urge to smoke. She went out and bought a pack of ladies'' cigarettes. She leaned against the wall at the corner of the store and smoked alone. While smoking, she looked at the glass of water on the table. ''Xian Guiying, have you ever regretted it?'' Maybe she really regretted it when Qin Wenqian was almost dying and when she learned that the man had another woman in his apartment and was doing "other things." She always wanted to say that if there hadn''t been so many ''ifs'' in her life, she would have calmed down a long time ago and wouldn''t have a single ripple in her heart towards that person or that past. However, when Xian Guiying heard that woman telling her story while shedding tears, there was still a trace of unwillingness in her (Xian Guiying) heart Chapter 618 - Were Still Husband And Wife After finishing two cigarettes, Xian Guiying got up and tossed the unfinished box of cigarettes into a drawer. She continued cleaning until 2:30 in the afternoon. Then, she removed the plastic and placed a small board in front of the door. At the same time, she also heard the middle-aged woman scolding her husband. From time to time, the middle-aged woman would say her name in the argument. Xian Guiying went into the storeroom to get some new hats that she knitted this morning. When she came out, there were already two people inside her shop. She smiled and walked over, "Hello, welcome. Can I help you? Are you looking for a new hat or scarf? All the items in our shop are handmade. They are quality guaranteed and not expensive. If you like it, you can tr--" Before she could finish her sentences, the man holding the hat turned around and the smile on her face immediately faded. The new hat in Xian Guiying''s hand was almost crippled by the tight grip on her hands. The moment the man spun around, he immediately grabbed her wrist. "Wait." At first Qin Gengxin only found out from his people that Xian Guiying was opening a shop on Square Street, but because there are so many shops here, he leisurely took a walk while looking for her. He did not expect he would be in her small shop, and when he saw the trace of disgust in her face, he immediately grabbed her wrist. Xian Guiying''s expression was tense as she forcefully shook off his hand and took two steps backward. Qin Gengxin thought that she wanted to hide from him and was about to catch up on her when she suddenly bent over, took out a broom from the corner of the room, and turned around to greet him fiercely. "Get out!" Xian Guiying couldn''t help herself and scream. "Scram! Get out!" Qin Gengxin jumped up and down after being hit by a broom. He looked at her with a shocked face and held the broom with his hand. "Guiying! You--" "Scram!" Xian Guiying didn''t give him the slightest leeway as she hit his body with a broom in her hand. "Scram!" "Guiying!" While dodging the broom, Qin Gengxin tried to yank the broom from her hands, but she was too fierce for him to stop. He frowned and rushed towards her, grabbing her arm. "Xian Guiying, stop it!" Xian Guiying couldn''t fight free from Qin Gengxin''s grip. She raised her eyes and looked at him as if she had seen a ghost. "What are you doing here? Qin Gengxin! Let''s not talk any more nonsense. You are to leave immediately! Don''t make me call the police!" "What police do you want to call? I don''t hit anyone or robbing their house or committing murder or arson, so who will be able to arrest me even if you call the police?" Qin Gengxin frowned and immediately took out the broom in her hand and threw it to the side. Then he held her arm with one hand and said, "You open a shop in a place like this, sooner or later, I will still find you." Xian Guiying glanced at him and said, "Never once the thought of running away from people like you flashed in my mind. I just want to live in a different environment. Mr. Qin, you''re too overthinking." When she said that, she forcefully pulled her wrist from his hand and took two steps back. Her face was slightly pale. Never once did she think that Qin Gengxin would suddenly appear here. It was just that he was right, she did not hide in a place that was very hard to be found, because she still needed to live and earned the money. As long as he wanted to find her, he could find her sooner or later. However, she didn''t expect him to come so soon. Or perhaps, she didn''t think that he would come looking for her. Xian Guiying rubbed her aching wrist. Her eyes were cool and clear. There was not the slightest bit of panic in them. She only looked at Qin Gengxin coldly. When she saw that he was looking at her, she simply looked away. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything, just looked at her, at the woman who had lost a lot of weight in a span of a year. Her wavy hair that was originally long to her waist had been cut to just shoulder length and was casually tied up behind her head. The simple and comfortable cotton pants she wore, instead of the fashionable limited edition ladies'' suit and those exquisite clothes she wore back then. She was looking like the red rose that bloomed proudly in front of him, unexpectedly becoming so beautiful. Her body no longer had the faint perfume that she used to wear but instead had shampoo''s fragrance. Seeing the change in the woman in front of him, especially the hatred and rejection towards him, Qin Gengxin frowned slightly. He held her arm again and calmly looked at her, waiting for her to calm down. However, it was clear that Xian Guiying was very calm in the first place. She wasn''t a crazy woman who would continuously struggle when she knew it was such a useless effort. There was another customer entering the shop at the same time as Qin Gengxin''s. He was immediately terrified of Xian Guiying''s actions until he ran out. Sunlight was shining on every street corner, and more and more pedestrians appeared. Ten minutes later. Qin Gengxin closed the door, no longer allowing customers to enter. In a dim shop that was only seven to eight square meters, Xian Guiying''s expression remained cold with no trace of warmth. "Are you all right? Does your wrist hurt?" Both of them knew that it was such a useless question to ask, but at the very least, Qin Gengxin was able to calm both sides. Xian Guiying looked at him expressionlessly. "Qin Gengxin, I don''t care how you found me, I also don''t care why you came here. Just say whatever you want to say, then leave." Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He only looked at her for a moment, then looked at the handmade knitwear on the wall. Seeing those items on the wall and seeing how carefree she was, for a moment, he envied her. He envied her for being able to live happily. He picked up the blue shawl. It''s very soft and indeed made from excellent material. Xian Guiying had made it herself. Xian Guiying didn''t want to look at him, so she started packing her things. It was the peak tourism season in Wuyuan and because of Wei Shanyuan''s visit to her house two days ago, she had closed the shop earlier at night. "You don''t have to avoid me. I didn''t think my appearance would make you feel so aggressive. Guiying, I didn''t sign the divorce agreement. We''re still husband and wife." Qin Gengxin didn''t look back at her figure. He put down the blue scarf in his hand and said lightly. Xian Guiying, who was stuffing her belongings into the box, suddenly stopped and looked up at him. Qin Gengxin also looked at her at the same time. "You didn''t receive an attachment to the divorce agreement, did you? Are you so sure that I will sign it? Hmm?" Chapter 619 - Treat Her Like She’s Dead And Don’t Let Her See You "Isn''t that what you want?" Xian Guiying ignored the man and continued packing her things. Her movements were not as hurried as before. Suddenly, she calmed down. Since she couldn''t avoid it, she had to deal with it sooner or later. Why did she have to deceive herself that she would never meet him again for the rest of her life? Sooner or later, such a day will come, won''t it? "You really hate me?" Qin Gengxin asked her in a low tone of voice, and even a faint smile, as if he could do nothing about her cold demeanor. Xian Guiying sighed, straightened her body, and turned to look at him, "Mr. Qin, only with love, there is hatred. If love no longer exists, where does that hatred come from? We are not people from the same world. If you come here just to waste my time, then I advise you to leave." "Leave?" Qin Gengxin suddenly scoffed and grabbed her wrist, pulling her towards himself. Xian Guiying didn''t anticipate his action and was immediately pulled into his arms. She tried to back away, but her wrists were held tight. She looked up and asked, "What are you trying to do? Let go." "A year ago, you took my daughter with you and left just like that. You didn''t even hesitate to leave Qianqian''s death certificate to me. Is this what you mean by ''leaving in a good state''?" Qin Gengxin held her hand tightly, not giving her the chance to fight. His gaze was deep and threatening. "Xian Guiying, is this your goal? Hmm? Making me suffer by thinking that my daughter is dead." Qin Gengxin pulled out a death certificate and threw it to her. "How did you do that? How cruel you are to use this method to get revenge on me!" Xian Guiying looked at the death certificate in front of her, her face a little pale. She then said coldly, "The truth was right in front of you, why''d you ask me again?" Xian Guiying looked straight into Qin Gengxin''s eyes. "Do I have to take revenge on you? Where were you when my daughter died, breathed weakly, and called her father? Where were you when my daughter crossed the gates of hell? Getting this death certificate, in the end, was the best closure, wasn''t it? At least I didn''t leave you with a burden!" "You''re still hiding this from me!" Qin Gengxin clenched his teeth as a hint of anger flashed in his eyes, He saw red and his tight grip was about to break her wrist. "Our daughter is still alive and she was in a kindergarten a few hundred meters away! Do you think that I will not investigate my daughter once I found out that you were in Wuyuan? When I arrived here, I already went to that kindergarten. I saw my daughter alive with my own eyes! She''s four years old! She''s not dead! Xian Guiying, tell me, what does this death certificate mean? Do you know what I''ve been through this year?" Xian Guiying''s wrist was hurting and her face turned green and white as she held back the pain. "Qin Gengxin, let me go." Although the strength on her hands did not tighten, the redness in his eyes became more intense. It was as if he wanted to look at her with that gaze and see how ruthless her heart was for asking Wei Shanyuan to forge Qin Wenqian''s death certificate. "Qin Gengxin, release me!" Xian Guiying suddenly exclaimed in a low voice. She struggled with all her might, but no matter how hard she tried, she was unsuccessful. She gritted her teeth and was about to lift her legs, but Qin Gengxin quickly flipped her body, easily neutralizing the Taekwondo movement and immediately pressing her against the wall. He still used one hand to easily trap her body, while the other hand gripped the death certificate tightly. "You can hate me, blame me, but Guiying, used our daughter''s life to make me fall into endless pain, that was a deadly move." His voice was lower because of the anger he was holding and his red eyes bored straight into hers. "Tell me, what compels you to take revenge on me in such a cruel way? Is it because I didn''t get to the hospital when Qianqian was in critical condition?" At this point, Qin Gengxin was indeed guilty. If he were not in a delirious state and knew what had happened, he would surely have rushed to the hospital without hesitation, even though his stomach was already rotten. However, he could not understand. He could not understand how Xian Guiying, who was always patient and never did such heinous things, would one day do such a thing, causing him to spend every day of the year in almost hell. What was the reason? He couldn''t understand it at all. Qin Gengxin frowned, pressed Xian Guiying''s arm down with one hand and locked her arm in front of him so that she could not move, but even after a year of hiding, her face remained impassive as she stared at him coldly, as if she were watching something fake continue to be played. Traces of pity and contempt deliberately appeared in her eyes, making Qin Gengxin want to struggle her to death. But seeing her leaning against a wall like this, it was unbearable. He had to hold out for a while before he finally let go of her. Once she was free, Xian Guiying quickly dodged to the side, rubbing her wrists while saying indifferently, "I warned you, don''t bother my daughter. If you don''t want her to be affected by you until she relapses to her old illness, then treat her like she''s dead and don''t let her see you." Qin Gengxin immediately looked at her. "What do you mean?" He saw Qin Wenqian learning to paint in kindergarten when he visited her and he had to resist the urge to come in and take his daughter away. He didn''t want to ruin Qin Wenqian''s good times, so he came straight to Square Street. God knows when he saw his daughter in front of his eyes, his heart returned to its original state. Right at this moment, a whisper could be heard outside the shop. Xian Guiying looked outside and brushed aside Qin Gengxin. She quickly walked to the door and opened it. The shopkeepers seemed to have heard the commotion a moment ago and thought that something had happened. When Xian Guiying was about to open the door, with a cold expression on his face, Qin Gengxin immediately walked over and held her hand, closing the half-open door. It was already dark in the small shop where the lights were not on. Although still bright outside, once the door was closed, the little shop became dark. Xian Guiying could smell the familiar body fragrance of Qin Gengxin. However, before her hand could reach for the light switch, her arm was suddenly grabbed by a large hand. Xian Guiying didn''t know what Qin Gengxin wanted to do, so she unconsciously let out a low cry and hurriedly pushed him away, but the next moment, she was already pushed against the wall again. There was a wall of flesh in front of her, and even when she wanted to fight, he pressed her hard against the wall until she couldn''t move. In the darkness, Xian Guiying looked up at him. "Qin--" Xian Guiying''s slightly cold lips were suddenly covered by his warm lips. Her body immediately stiffened. Before she could push him away, he had already inserted his tongue in her mouth, not giving her a chance to push him away Chapter 620 - What Remains Between Them After All These Years Perhaps Only Hates This was the first time Qin Gengxin kissed her on his own accord and the first time in years he had kissed her while he was still awake. Xian Guiying didn''t like to cry. However, everything that had happened in the last twelve years flashed through her eyes. She closed her eyes and let the tears fall into their intertwined mouths. Qin Gengxin tasted the salty taste and immediately paused. He raised his hand and touched the bottom of her eyelid. Sure enough, he felt tears. The entangled kiss slowly turned soft, as if it was an apology and also as if it was expressing something. Xian Guiying suddenly remembered that when her daughter was seriously ill, this man was with other women in the apartment. In an instant, a disgusting feeling spread all over her body and she pushed Qin Gengxin, who suddenly became gentle, away and began to retch. Qin Gengxin staggered a little from the sudden pushes and his face immediately darkened as he switched on the lights. He quickly saw Xian Guiying leaning against the wall with a pale face, vomiting on the ground. "Ugh ..." Xian Guiying''s legs felt weak. She could only prop herself against the wall, hoping she could spit out everything in her stomach. She felt disgusted. "You ..." Qin Gengxin frowned. Seeing her expression too unsightly, he tried to help her. "Guiying, does your stomach hurt?" As soon as Xian Guiying''s arm was held by his hand, she suddenly backed away and pushed him away. She got up from the ground and sat down at the nearby chair with a tired expression. She raised a hand to her forehead as she felt a pain in her head. "What''s the matter with you? If you''re not feeling well, I''ll take you to the doctor." Qin Gengxin patiently went to check her face. "Do you have medicine here?" "Don''t touch me!" Xian Guiying raised her eyes and looked at him with rejection. Qin Gengxin''s hands suddenly paused in the air. The concern in his eyes was clear. However, such concern made Xian Guiying feel even more disgusted. What to worry about? They had reached this step, why should he care about her? Didn''t he have Bai Nuying? After all, Bai Nuying was a young and beautiful woman who had never given birth. Whether it''s her figure or her appearance, everything about her was more interesting than anything else. She knew this. Xian Guiying always knew about this. Thinking about everything that happened to her in the hospital that day, she suddenly felt like laughing. As a result, she actually laughed. "You''re the one who made me sick!" Xian Guiying looked at Qin Gengxin with a cold smile. Qin Gengxin just looked at her before finally putting down his hand. The concern in his eyes gradually faded, leaving behind only calmness. Xian Guiying clutched her chest and took a deep breath. The air was bad after the shop''s door was shut tightly, so she could only pat her chest. Disgust in her eyes was deep. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything and when he saw her face turn from white to red due to breathing problems, he immediately opened the door halfway. As he opened the door, he heard Xian Guiying''s voice. "You can go. I don''t want to see you again." He turned around and looked at her. Xian Guiying didn''t look at him. She closed her eyes, digging her fingers into her palms. Her ears were still filled with Bai Nuying''s voice that day and the sound of the machine in her daughter''s ward. She couldn''t forget everything that happened that day. Words by words Bai Nuying uttered to her, that''s why she feels disgusted. Even though they had divorced, it still didn''t mean those twelve years'' feelings and memories could easily disappear within time. Otherwise, she wouldn''t feel anything. What should have happened had already happened, and their relationship was wrong from the beginning. "Guiying." "I don''t want to hear anything you say. Mr. Qin, please leave. If you are not here to hurt me or argue with me, then please have mercy and stay away from me!" There was no sound from him. Xian Guiying thought that he was already left and slowly looked up, but she saw Qin Gengxin still standing there. The evening sun shone on his face and only then did she notice the green stubble on his chin. They were no longer seventeen or twenty years old. They were a young man and woman in their thirties. What remains between them after all these years perhaps only hates. Qin Gengxin looked at her silently. Xian Guiying looked away and stood up. "You can''t even see my heart, even though we''ve already been together for a while." Qin Gengxin said. Xian Guiying quietly picked up the handmade shawls from the piles and said flatly. "There''s no need for me to see it clearly. Everything is already laying open in front of me." Qin Gengxin nodded. "It''s a good thing to let go of that obsession, but Guiying, you were once obsessed with that relationship. Now, you''re obsessed with hatred. Have you really let go of it?" Xian Guiying remained silent. Qin Gengxin smiled and thought back to how she had retched and the disgusted look in her eyes. That was not acting, that was real. It used to be her favorite, but now it was reduced to the point that it made her retch. Qin Gengxin thought that perhaps, in this life, only Xian Guiying would do so. From the beginning to the end, he had always been such a failure. The shop remained quiet for a while. Xian Guiying wasn''t sure if Qin Gengxin had already left or not, she just stood there with her legs gone numb. With a sigh, she bent down to rub her feet, then turned around. Qin Gengxin was no longer there. She looked at the counter and saw that the cowboy hat was missing, and there was a hundred yuan on top of the clip holding the hat. ? ? ? ? "You specifically came back to cook dinner for Qianqian and me these last two nights. Isn''t this time the busiest and most profitable time of the night on Square Street? Shouldn''t you be at the shop right now? What''s wrong?" Wei Shanyuan asked with a smile while taking the meat on the plate. Xian Guiying smiled. "Why are you talking too much? Just eat." When she said this, she gave Qin Wenqian some vegetables so that her daughter could practice eating vegetables to avoid her from becoming a picky eater. She then looked back at Wei Shanyuan while taking some food into her bowl. "How long will you stay here? Why don''t you come and eat dinner together with us during this time? Since Qianqian is here, I am not afraid that you will do something to me." "What can I do to you? With Wei Zhengsheng on your side, what do I dare to do?" Wei Shanyuan grinned. He suddenly wanted to say something but hesitated. After seeing his serious expression, Xian Guiying asked, "Do you have something to say?" She served another bowl of rice to him. "He found you?" Her hand paused and she looked back at him. Wei Shanyuan looked at her. "Did you meet Qin Gengxin? He really came to Wuyuan?" Seeing that Xian Guiying didn''t answer his question, he sighed. "It''s been a year, he''s really capable. I did not dare contact you for the past year, just in case the men he''s planted on me know where you are. Not long ago, I noticed that those men seemed to have disappeared, so I thought he had stopped, but who would have thought." "If he wants to find me, he won''t give up for ten years, let alone a year." Xian Guiying gave the rice bowl to him and said in a low voice, "If he doesn''t want to look for me, he''ll never show up. I can''t blame you. Sooner or later, I have to face him. It''s just a matter of time." "You made me come to accompany you all night, was it because you wanted to avoid him?" Wei Shanyuan asked. Chapter 621 - He Has Been Waiting For You For A Long Time Xian Guiying lightly smiled and didn''t deny it. Wei Shanyuan looked at her and sighed. He then gently caressed Qin Wenqian''s head while looking at her lovingly as he said, "I''m willing to be used by you. After all, I can get a free meal this way." Then he looked back at Xian Guiying, "But Guiying --" "You''ll be here at least for another week, right? A week is enough." Xian Guiying immediately interrupted what he was about to say. "Qianqian also likes to play with you. Treat this like you are accompanying my daughter." Wei Shanyuan sighed. "That''s not what I''m worried about." "Shanyuan, don''t say anything to Zhengsheng. He already has a lot to deal with. Although my brother has arranged for other managers to help him take care of Xian Enterprise, many things need to be decided by Zhengsheng, himself. I know he is very busy, so I don''t want him to worry about me anymore. And also ..." Xian Guiying whispered, "Let him find the right person to marry and live a good life. I don''t want him to wait for me anymore." "Didn''t you say that to him a year ago before you left?" Wei Shanyuan smiled, took a bottle of beer, poured himself a glass, and poured the other for her. "It''s useless for you to say it, let alone me." Xian Guiying took the glass and looked at her daughter, who was obediently eating the food. Qin Wenqian curiously looked at the beer bottle on the table. Xian Guiying smiled at her daughter, then looked back at Wei Shanyuan and said, "I''ve wasted his time for so many years. I''m not very clear about his feelings at first and even when I knew his feelings, my thoughts at that time were full of Qin Gengxin. I don''t want him to wait for me any longer." "Wei Zhengsheng is not a persistent man, his personality is quite carefree. I didn''t think he would be like this with you, but since this is the only thing he can do, let him continue doing it. Maybe this way, he will be happier than you think." Wei Shanyuan drank the beer, his voice was a little hoarse. "The only thing he can do? What are you talking about?" Xian Guiying looked at him confusedly. Wei Shanyuan raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Protecting you and your child." Xian Guiying immediately went silent before she finally finished her beer. "Do you think this is a TV show or a novel?" "Otherwise, why do you think he''s unmarried? He''s already in his thirties. I heard that Qin Gengxin could at least socialize and act, but Wei Zhengsheng, which woman have you seen him with over the years?" "Guiying, with my personality, even if he is my cousin, I still won''t give him a face. If I love you, nothing can stop me from chasing you." Wei Shanyuan smiled and poured another glass of beer. "Just based on his feelings towards you over the years, I''m pretty sure." "Just two or three glasses, you''re already drunk." Xian Guiying smiled and got up to take a mineral bottle from the fridge, but her hand was immediately held. She looked over her shoulder and saw Wei Shanyuan looking at her with a serious expression. "Guiying, we''re all adults. Since Zhengsheng is willing to be Qianqian''s father, giving her the fatherly love she''s lacked all this time, why are you still unwilling to turn around and live a serious life Furthermore, we are all the same kind of humans, I don''t believe that you have never been moved by Wei Zhengsheng before, even for a moment. Whether it''s for your child or for yourself, this place can only give you a moment of peace. You should go and find the person who can give you peace and happiness." Xian Guiying looked at him slightly dazed. Suddenly, the phone in the house rings. Qin Wenqian slid from her chair, then ran to the couch to pick up the phone. "Hello? Uncle Wei!" Upon hearing the voice, she immediately lay down on the couch and obediently took the call. Her eyes were filled with happiness. "Oh, mommy is having dinner with Uncle Yuan and she''s drinking amber-colored water! Hehe, they think I don''t know, but I know that water is beer." "Mhmm, Uncle Wei, Qianqian knows, Qianqian is very obedient ~" "Hee hee ...Hee hee ..." When Qin Wenqian received a call from Wei Zhengsheng, she refused to put it down. Xian Guiying''s gloomy eyes narrowed a little. When she saw Wei Shanyuan looking at her, her expression returned to calmness. "Think about it carefully. You are indeed very strong, and Qianqian''s personality seems to follow you. Do you really want your daughter to be like you, who has to swallow her anger and misfortune by herself? Have you had the heart to let her be like this since she was young?" "You don''t want to have anything to do with Qin Gengxin anymore and Wei Zhengsheng is indeed suitable for you. He has been waiting for you for a long time. Guiying, think about this carefully." After placing the glass, Wei Shanyuan got up and went to pick up Qin Wenqian, who happily answered the phone. "Come on, Qianqian, Uncle Yuan will play building blocks with you. Let mommy talk to Uncle Wei." "Mommy..Mommy, Uncle Wei said he wanted to come to see us. He asked what gift I wanted and I asked Uncle Wei to buy me a small phone. That way, Qianqian could call you from kindergarten ..." Before she finished her words, Wei Shanyuan had already brought Qin Wenqian to her bedroom. Xian Guiying felt helpless. Her daughter was a very polite girl and did not ask for gifts from others casually. However, she never refused when it came to Wei Zhengsheng. Xian Guiying sighed and went to answer the phone. Just as the phone was placed next to her ear, she heard a familiar voice from the other line. "Qianqian wants a phone?" "Don''t take the child''s words seriously. How old is she? She''s only four years old, how could a small child bring a phone to kindergarten?" Xian Guiying smiled. "I heard you are going back to China soon." "It''s the off-season for the company. I can spare a few days of my free time to go back to the country and visit you." Wei Zhengsheng went silent for a moment before he said. "Qin Gengxin.." "There''s no need to guess. He found this place." Xian Guiying fiddled with the buttons on her clothes. Wei Zhengsheng immediately went silent for a few seconds, and then he did not say anything more about it. After a while, he said, "I''ll go to Wuyuan this weekend. I want to take a look at the scenery along the way. You''ve been in Wuyuan for a while, yet you haven''t fully toured the city." "I''ll bring Qianqian when I have time. She''s been recovering well recently, so she can really go out and relax." "Alright then. I''ll fly straight to Wuyuan and accompany your mother and daughter toured the city by train." Xian Guiying wanted to say something, but she abruptly stopped. The phrase "no need" stuck in her throat. She looked at the slightly open bedroom door. Qin Wenqian''s laughter and screams could be heard. Xian Guiying held the receiver tightly, and her voice was a bit hoarse. "Alright." "Alright then. Wait for me to come." With just a few words, she could tell that Wei Zhengsheng was in a good mood. After putting down the phone, Xian Guiying didn''t get up. She quietly leaned back on the couch and drew circles with her fingers. She stared at the simple chandelier on the ceiling and didn''t move for a long time. Chapter 622 - You’re Still Single Now, So Why Don’t You Consider It It''s been three days since everything that had happened. Although Square Street was the most crowded place in Wuyuan Ancient City since most of the items, especially handmade, were sold here, but it was never this busy. In the last two or three days, the number of customers who come to buy handmade items from Xian Guiying''s shop had increased significantly. Typically, no matter how much she sold, she only earned 3000 yuan per day and during the tourism peak season, she managed to earn a maximum of 5000 yuan. However, in the last few days, there were always customers rushing in and out of the door every day. The most important thing was that almost everyone who came here bought in huge piles. It''s so weird ... It''s like someone had done it on purpose. What did this mean? Xian Guiying asked her customers several times and they just said they heard from the tour guide that there''s a nice shop that sold good quality handmade items across this Square Street. Xian Guiying was even more curious now. ? ? ? ? Even though Wei Shanyuan came to Wuyuan to travel with his colleagues, he always left the main group and went to visit Xian Guiying. Since Qin Wenqian liked to tell stories and play with him, sometimes Xian Guiying would ask him to pick up the child from the kindergarten. In the afternoon, Wei Shanyuan went to pick up Qin Wenqian from the kindergarten and instead of sending her back home, he took her to Square Street. "Mommy ~" Xian Guiying was busy serving her customers when Qin Wenqian''s voice was suddenly heard from outside the door. She turned around and immediately saw Wei Shanyuan holding Qin Wenqian''s hand. "What are you doing here?" "After having dinner at your house for free for a few days, I decided to come to help you." Wei Shanyuan led Qin Wenqian with a smile. At the same time, at a handmade silver jewelry shop across from Xian Guiying''s, there was a young girl in her twenties, looking at him with shining eyes. Wei Shanyuan used to come here recently and the girl had been staring at him for a few days. Xian Guiying snickered when she saw the girl look at them from a distance. She immediately pulled her daughter to the shop. When Wei Shanyuan was about to enter the shop, he felt eyes on him, but he shrugged it off. "I have no change here. Go to the silver jewelry shop on the other side and help me change this money." As Xian Guiying spoke, she handed three hundred yuan to him. Wei Shanyuan''s mouth twitched. He felt something was wrong with Xian Guiyingi''s expression, but he couldn''t say what was wrong. He could only accept money and like an obedient temporary worker, he went to the silver jewelry shop across from them. "Mommy ~" Qin Wenqian licked the ice cream in her hand, tilted her head, and looked across the street before she raised her head and said, "I think I saw someone." Xian Guiying''s teasing smile froze slightly as she looked at her daughter next to her legs. Qin Wenqian blinked her big eyes and said, "Did I see things, mommy? These few days, I feel like someone was watching me while I was in kindergarten." Qin Wenqian continued to lick her ice cream. "Also, when I ate with my friends, my food was different from the other kids. There were also a lot of jellies, and the teacher said that mommy bought them. Mommy, is it true?" Xian Guiying didn''t know why her daughter would ask these two questions together, but she knew that her daughter was very smart. It was unknown whether Qin Wenqian inherited Qin Gengxin''s brain or hers. Qin Wenqian raised her head and looked at the silent Xian Guiying. She bit into the almost melting ice, and without asking any more questions, she carried her little cartoon bag on her back and headed straight into the storeroom. She took a small stool from the store and sat on it. "Qianqian." Xian Guiying looked at her daughter, who was sitting on the small stool, eating ice cream before saying, "Remember to turn down all the snacks the teacher will give you in the future, ok?" Qin Wenqian finished the ice cream in her hand before picking up the cartoon bag. She opened the zip and grabbed some unopened snack bags, including jelly, shrimp sticks, and many other things kids love to eat at this point. Xian Guiying walked over and saw her daughter put snacks on the table. Her eyes showed that she seemed to want to eat them, but she resisted the urge, placed snacks properly, and obediently closed her school bag. "Mommy, the teacher gave me snacks today. If you don''t buy them for Qianqian, then I won''t eat it." Qin Wenqian was an honest child. At this point, Xian Guiying thought that she was overreacting. She didn''t intentionally instigate her daughter''s hatred or distance towards that person. She was just a little sensitive when it came to her daughter. "What mommy means is, if this snack didn''t come from mommy, and if a stranger gave you a snack, you can''t eat it, alright?" Not wanting to see her daughter become paranoid like herself, Xian Guiying stressed out her points. Qin Wenqian only nodded once and didn''t say anything else. She suddenly stood up and tilted her head as she looked outside the shop. Then, she pointed to a yogurt shop not far away and said, "Mommy, I want yogurt." The shop was not far. Every time her daughter came to the shop, Xian Guiying would buy a cup of yogurt with mango filling. Xian Guiying smiled and said, "Then go to the yogurt shop. Tell the auntie to make your usual drink and tell her that I will send the money tonight." As soon as she finished speaking, the little girl standing in front of the door looked around before running out like a puff of smoke. At this time, Wei Shanyuan returned with a change. Xian Guiying looked at him. Immediately, Wei Shanyuan glanced at her with a neutral expression. "Go get changed for your money, huh? What a lousy reason." Xian Guiying laughed. "How is it? The little sister is not bad, right? I have seen her watching you for a few days now, probably because she is fascinated by the gentle appearance of Young Master Wei. Anyway, you''re still single now, so why don''t you consider it." Wei Shanyuan scoffed, then handed the change to her. "You should think of yourself first." Xian Guiying pursed her lip. ? ? ? ? Over the weekend, Wei Zhengsheng arrived as promised. When he got off the plane, he immediately took a bus to the Wuyuan Ancient City. Since it was the weekend and the kindergarten was on holiday, Wei Shanyuan insisted on taking care of Xian Guiying''s shop and let her bring Qin Wenqian to pick up Wei Zhengsheng. So when Wei Zhengsheng''s bus arrived at Wuyuan City, the first thing he saw was Xian Guiying, who was wearing a simple white cotton dress and her curly hair was straightened. She looked very clean and if it weren''t for the cute girl holding hands with her, people would have mistaken her as an eighteen-year-old girl. Wei Zhengsheng hadn''t seen Xian Guiying in a year. Xian Guiying, who was a business elite in Boston for many years, had changed into a pure and modest person after only living a year in Wuyuan. He had never seen her like this before. Even though they had known each other for more than ten years, she was still at the peak of that time. "Mommy, when will Uncle Wei arrive?" Qin Wenqian wore the same cute white princess dress as Xian Guiying. She stood next to her mother''s legs and kept looking into the distance. Xian Guiying looked at the bus parked not far away. Wei Zhengsheng immediately walked out as soon as the door opened. Looking at him, Xian Guiying suddenly remembered Wei Shanyuan''s words. ''Why do you think he''s never married even though he''s already reached thirty?'' ''Over the years, which woman did you see him with?'' ''Let him do the only thing he can do." ''Protect you and your daughter.'' "What are you daydreaming about?" A hand suddenly appeared in front of her face and waved slowly. Chapter 623 - Only You Have These Extraordinary Abilities Xian Guiying came back to her senses only to see Wei Zhengsheng standing in front of her with a small suitcase in one hand. He was wearing a medium gray casual shirt and his smile was humble and gentle. "Ah, uh ..." Xian Guiying was at a loss for a moment. She recalled the words flashing in her mind and could not help but feel a little uncomfortable. She immediately straightened her back and smiled, "I wanted to pick you up at the airport since the airport is only 20 minutes away from the ancient city. After I received the news that you were off the plane, it was already too late for me to pick you up there." Wei Zhengsheng chuckled. "Why are you so formal with me?" He immediately looked down at the little girl on Xian Guiying''s legs. "Qianqian, it''s been a year since you last saw Uncle Wei. Do you still remember how I look?" "I remember!" If relying on her memories, Qin Wenqian would surely be confused. However, with the advance of the internet, the picture of Xian Enterprise''s CEO can be seen everywhere and Xian Guiying often used her computer to check on Xian Enterprise''s development, so her daughter, of course would often see a picture of Wei Zhengsheng. Wei Zhengsheng smiled and bent down to carry Qin Wenqian in his arms. Qin Wenqian immediately wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek. "What are you so engrossed with just now? I''ve been standing here for a minute and you never realized my presence." Wei Zhengsheng kissed Qin Wenqian''s chubby cheek before smiling at Xian Guiying, who had just come back to her senses. "I''ve never seen you like this before. Although you are thirty, you look younger than your age. Within a year, you had transformed into a holy and innocent young maiden. Xian Guiying, only you have these extraordinary abilities." "What do you mean by that? Your eyes must be blind. I am getting older. Look at the wrinkle in my face." "Old? Thirty years old considered old? This is the golden age when women are at their most beautiful." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and walked next to her, carrying his suitcase. "Not old, nor young. I''m in the middle." Xian Guiying looked at the blue sky and narrowed her eyes slightly. "I no longer have the right to be childish and impulsive." Wei Zhengsheng said nothing, but he suddenly stopped his steps and turned to look at the asphalt road next to the ancient city not far from him. Sensing that he had stopped, Xian Guiying immediately looked at him. "What are you looking at?" As she said that, she looked in the direction of his gaze and saw some unfamiliar cars parked on the side of the road. She looked around but saw nothing out of the ordinary, so she looked back at Wei Zhengsheng. "What''s wrong?" "It''s nothing." Wei Zhengsheng withdrew his gaze and held Qin Wenqian tightly. He then smiled. "Let''s go. I heard from Shanyuan that your shop is running smoothly. Why don''t we go to your shop first?" "No need. Shanyuan helps me take care of the shop. I''ll take you to my house first." "Since you''re opening a shop and doing business, you can''t put off the business because of me casually. It''s better if we go to your shop." "At the very least, put down your suitcase first." Xian Guiying waved her hand. "Let''s go." Seeing her figure, Wei Zhengsheng''s gaze turned to gentleness. Qin Wenqian, who was in his arms, lowered her head and whispered something into his ear. "Uncle Wei, my mother hates cleaning the house. She knew you were coming, so she dragged me to clean with her yesterday!" "Oh? Really?" Wei Zhensheng raised an eyebrow. "Then what did Qianqian do with mommy yesterday?" "Ugh ..." Qin Wenqian counted with her fingers seriously, "Help mommy put all the toys in the box because I want to play them with Uncle Wei when you come to our house." Wei Zhengsheng laughed, "What else?" "Also " Qin Wenqian continued counting with her finger. "I washed my own socks yesterday ..." "Hmm? Is there anything else?" Qin Wenqian sighed as if she were a good and obedient kid. "I even wiped the table and swept the floor. I swept it clean." "Qianqian is really strong! Uncle Wei is so proud of you." Wei Zhengsheng patted her head lovingly and sighed at how many things he had missed. It''s only been a year since they met. Qin Wenqian, who was a thin and shy girl, had grown so much this year and became very sensible. "Mhmm! Uncle Wei, what gift do you bring for Qianqian?" Qin Wenqian immediately raised her little hand and waved it in front of his eyes. "Qianqian, why did you casually ask for a gift? That''s rude. What did mommy teach you before?" Xian Guiying had just stopped in her tracks when she saw her daughter whispering something to Wei Zhengsheng. Qin Wenqian quickly placed her small hand behind her back and let Wei Zhengsheng hug her. She bit her lip and didn''t dare ask for more. "It''s not like you don''t know your daughter''s personality. She''s only like this with me, why are you so stern with her?" Wei Zhengsheng glanced at Xian Guiying and patted the little girl''s head gently. "Your gift is inside Uncle Wei''s suitcase. You can take it when we get home later." "Really?" Qin Wenqian''s eyes immediately lit up. Wei Zhengsheng stroked her small face with a smile. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything more. Wei Zhengsheng was right. Since Qin Wenqian was young, the only people she could play with were Wei Zhengsheng and herself. The father''s role It seemed to be Wei Zhengsheng playing the part. It''s been a year. Despite the gap, Wei Zhengsheng still called once a week to talk to Qin Wenqian about smallpox and other unimportant things. Xian Guiying paused and suddenly quickened her pace when she recalled what Wei Shanyuan had said that day. Seeing that she had quickened his pace, Wei Zhengsheng followed with the child in his arms, chatting with her along the way. "How does it feel to live here?" As he walked through the door of the building where Xian Guiying lived, he looked at the old staircase leading to her floor. The paint on the handrails all fell off, and the dark corners were covered with cobwebs. "This place only developed a few years ago, so the main maintenance is carried out slowly. Actually, there are new buildings and nice residential areas here, but for me, since this place is closest to my shop, it wasn''t a problem." Xian Guiying took out her key as they walked to her floor. "Don''t look down at the environment. My house is carefully decorated. It costs nearly two hundred thousand yuan." "Two hundred thousand ..." While carrying Qin Wenqian, Wei Zhengsheng sighed. "This number is just the price of a normal handbag for you in the past. It seems that the environment can indeed change someone." Chapter 624 - On Behalf Of My Ancestors, I Thank You A pampered Young Miss of Xian Family, who had gone to the United States out of anger, had taken over her brother''s business at her best age had become like this. Xian Guiying had done well in recent years and with Xian Enterprise in her hands, there were no signs of falling. She had an intelligent brain and the courage to innovate and take risks. She never looked for items from well-known brands but preferred to live a simple life like ordinary people. And now, the once upon a time famous President Xian was using the savings she had accumulated over the years to open a small shop in this little place called Wuyuan and the remaining money she had spent into renovating a small house of her own. It was no longer a luxury house that Xian Zihao left for her, nor was it a villa owned by Qin Gengxin. Only hers. She had enough money to buy a comfortable house, but she was willing to stay here. "Handbag?" Xian Guiying smiled and held a simple woven cloth bag in her hand. "Can''t you see what bag I''m holding now?" Only then did Wei Zhengsheng take a closer look at the small bag she was carrying around her waist. He looked at the white cotton dress and the bag seriously. "I thought it was just a decoration on your skirt." "To live in a place like this, you just need a small bag to keep your phone, wallet, and keys. It''s more than enough with this little cloth bag, and it is also very light, easy for me to hold. In the past, when I was the President, there was too much stuff I needed to bring in the bag." When Xian Guiying opened the door, she looked over her shoulder and smiled at Wei Zhengsheng, who was scrutinizing her. "Come in, welcome to my house." She uttered the words "my house" very slowly and it gave a deep impression of how proud she was. Everything Xian Guiying had now did not belong to the Xian Family, Xian Zihao or Qin Gengxin, but hers. Upon entering the house, Wei Zhengsheng put down Qin Wenqian and the little girl ran to the bedroom for some unknown reason. Xian Guiying poured a glass of juice and said, "I know you like tea. While I was following you and my brother, my brother drank water and you drank tea, while I drank juice. But I don''t have good tea here now, and that tea sold in Wuyuan is actually not very good, so I didn''t buy it and prepared it. When the time comes, I will ask my friends from Da Li Tea Garden to help me get it and send it back to the United States for you to taste." Seeing her bright and earnest expression, Wei Zhengsheng didn''t sit down. Instead, he stood next to the tea table and smiled as he looked at her figure. Xian Guiying didn''t pay much attention to his smile but instead looked into his eyes. When she saw the gentleness in his eyes, her hand froze. She then pushed the glass to his hand and smiled, "Sit down. What are you daydreaming about?" Perhaps it was because they hadn''t met each other for a year, or perhaps because Wei Shanyuan had said something before; in short, the atmosphere was somehow a bit awkward. Wei Zhengsheng just smiled and looked at her. Just as Xian Guiying was about to pull her hand away from the glass, he casually grabbed her hand. "There''s no need for you to be too busy, I don''t need anything." "Oh, then sit down." Xian Guiying smiled awkwardly. She glanced at his hand and tried to pull her hand away. Needless to say, Wei Zhengsheng was a person who didn''t talk much about a lot of things. Xian Guiying was also the same and under such circumstances, they all knew each other very well. Wei Zhengsheng smiled and let go of her hand. Xian Guiying immediately withdrew her hand and her gaze was focused on the glass in his hand. Back when they were both in USA, they would touch each other and didn''t feel anything even when their hands brushed together when one of them handed over the documents, but this time, Xian Guiying''s gaze was not focusing on him, it was like she can''t meet him in the eyes; causing Wei Zhengsheng''s eyebrows to rose slightly as if he had seen through something. "Guiying?" "Huh?" Xian Guiying immediately raised her head and looked at him. "What are you daydreaming about? What''s wrong?" Wei Zhengsheng''s smile wasn''t obvious, but there was a bit of a teasing look in his eyes. "It''s nothing, I''ll go see Qianqian." Xian Guiying smiled and immediately went to her daughter''s bedroom, but before she could move, the room door opened. Qin Wenqian was holding a small phone with a pink cartoon pattern. She wagged her hands happily. She had a face full of joy as she ran out and shouted happily. "Uncle Wei, Uncle Wei...This gift is so beautiful! Qianqian loves it!" Xian Guiying was surprised and subconsciously looked at the smiling Wei Zhengsheng. She finally understood that he secretly gave the gift to the child behind her back. When Qin Wenqian came back, she ran into the bedroom to open the gift. This child ... "How did you actually buy a phone for her? How old is she? She''s only four years old, how can she use this stuff?" Xian Guiying didn''t know if she wanted to laugh or cry. She glared at the child who was happily playing with the cartoon cell phone and then glanced at Wei Zhengsheng. "It''s just a small cell phone, and this is also for kids. It doesn''t have a lot of complicated functions, just only to make calls. Don''t worry." "You shouldn''t let her get used to that kind of thing, enough as long as I bought some dolls for her. How old is she to use the phone?" "She loves it. You shouldn''t ruin her fun." "You really spoil her." Although that was Wei Zhengsheng''s wish, Xian Guiying couldn''t say anything more. She looked at Qin Wenqian and said, "You forgot to thank Uncle Wei." "Ugh ..." Qin Wenqian quickly placed her phone on the couch obediently. Then, she raised her face and frowned, "Uncle Wei, lower your head." "What are you doing?" Wei Zhengsheng asked with a smile. "Lower your head." As he squatted down, Qin Wenqian immediately went to him and kissed his face. Wei Zhengsheng chuckled. "Thank you, Uncle Wei! On behalf of my ancestors, I thank you." Wei Zhensheng: "" Xian Guiying: "" Wei Zhengsheng''s face turned green for a moment. He glanced at Xian Guiying, only to see the corner of her mouth twitch slightly as she scratched her head. "I am usually busy at the shop until night, and she''s always at home on her own, only sometimes the babysitter will be with her. I thought she was watching the Children''s Channel, but I didn''t expect her to watch a skit." "The child has been in the United States for a long time, so it is also good for her to come into contact with some of the country''s interesting cultures." Wei Zhengsheng laughed and rubbed Qin Wenqian''s head. "Go play with your phone. Uncle Wei will be eating dinner with you tonight, let uncle talk with mommy for a while and then play with you later; how about that?" "Alright!" Chapter 625 - What Is The Reason For You To Reject Me Now When Qin Wenqian returned to her bedroom with her cell phone, Wei Zhengsheng was silent for a moment. No one knew what he was thinking, but then his gaze shifted to Xian Guiying, who was standing next to the tea table. "Guiying, I''m coming this time ..." "Big Brother Wei, call Shanyuan tonight. You, brothers, haven''t seen each other in a year, right? My cooking skills are improving now. How about I treat you, two brothers, for dinner?" Xian Guiying smiled and took out a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet. "This is a Lafite Wine that is over 20 years old and was bought a year ago at a liquor store. I don''t know if the taste is pure, but it''s perfect for you two brothers to taste it together with me." "Guiying." Wei Zhengsheng sighed. "Oh, wait a minute. I forgot, there''s still a bottle of another wine I bought last month." Xian Guiying hurriedly got the wine. Wei Zhengsheng frowned. As she walked past the couch, he immediately grabbed her wrist. "Alright, enough. Stop it." Xian Guiying stopped, neither speaking nor looking at him. After a while, she slowly raised her head and looked out the window, her gaze somewhat blank. "I know you not only avoided Qin Gengxin, but you also avoided me. I haven''t come here to see you for a year because I was hoping you could find that rare serenity. Now that you''ve been calm, what are you going to do? With your personality, even if you love your life here, it is impossible for you to live here for a lifetime. Even if you do not care about yourself, you should consider the environment your child will enter in the future. No matter how beautiful Wuyuan is, their level of education is just so-so. You''ve experienced the outside world, and you plan on letting your daughter grow up here like a frog under a rock?" "I''ll think about it when Qianqian reaches school age." Xian Guiying said nonchalantly. "No matter what, you have to think about it and leave this place." Wei Zhensheng looked at her seriously. "You can choose not to go back to Boston or you can choose not to go back to H City, but you need to face everything first and stop running away." Xian Guiying looked up at him. "Why do I have to? The world is so big, as long as I am with my daughter, everywhere is a home for me." Wei Zhengsheng pursed his lip. The grip on her wrist tightened a little, but it didn''t hurt her. "Guiying, choose me." His voice was very soft, very light. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. Her heart was pounding and her hand was secretly struggling. "Before coming to Wuyuan, I had met my parents. They know about you; they know about your condition, and they know about the existence of Qianqian." Wei Zhengsheng held her hand tightly and did not let her struggle. "They agreed to let you be the Young Madam of Wei Family and also accept Qianqian. Don''t wander around anymore, come back with me." People say that when someone was injured and in pain and if the person was alone, it may not be so painful that they will cry. However, once someone comes to comfort them, the tears will not stop. Xian Guiying''s eyes became wet and the struggle slowly left her body. Wei Zhengsheng was sitting on the couch. He used a little force and pulled her into his arms. Xian Guiying didn''t think he would pull her towards him suddenly. She lost her balance and stumbled, falling into his arms uncontrollably. Wei Zhengsheng put his arm around her shoulder to suppress her faint resistance. "I don''t need to repeat what I''ve told you before, you should understand it." "Brother Wei, I.." Xian Guiying tried to push him away. He restrained her. "I know you don''t want to ''delay'' my life, but Guiying, you''ve been delaying me for over ten years. You''re afraid that bringing up your child would affect my relationship with my parents, so before I came here, I already met them and they''d agreed with my wishes. I have removed all the obstacles for you secretly, what is the reason for you to reject me now?" Wei Zhengsheng was always gentle and never thought of forcing her to do anything. However, at this point, Xian Guiying seemed to feel completely ready. He hugged her. The strength of his hug was not strong enough, but he was able to provide her with enough warmth. She stopped fighting and hesitated before speaking, "The divorce agreement, he didn''t sign it." "I already know that." Wei Zhengsheng frowned slightly, but his mood was not affected. "I feel a little uncomfortable. Let me take a deep breath." Xian Guiying pushed him away and suddenly stood up. She hurriedly walked to the old narrow balcony. She lowered her head to take a deep breath. Her heart was beating fast. She had felt this way before. She used to have a heartbeat like this when with the man she loved, but then it seemed like this time, this pounding heart was no longer for him. Wei Shanyuan once asked her, did she really have no feelings for Wei Zhengsheng? At that time, she couldn''t answer his question. She didn''t answer because she didn''t know, she wasn''t sure. All this time, her heart only beat for one person. Although she wanted to live a new life, but a glance at him was enough to make her suddenly give up. Xian Guiying closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she was shocked to find a silver-grey SUV parked downstairs at some point. Xian Guiying frowned, feeling something was wrong. She looked in the direction of the car intently, but she could not figure out what was wrong. In urban areas adjacent to the ancient city, it was impossible to find such high-class off-road cars as this in this old district. Although it was not a very luxurious car, it was still a car worth two to three hundred thousand yuan. She had lived here for a year and knew that most of the residents living here were from Wuyuan, and those who came here for business rarely bought a house, nor would they buy a nice car. She continued to feel that the car''s appearance was very strange, and subconsciously, she felt that maybe the person ... The car seemed to stop there for a long time. Perhaps she didn''t notice the car when she came back with Wei Zhengsheng. Xian Guiying didn''t know if there''s anyone in the car or not. "Are you sure this bottle of Lafite is for us?" Wei Zhengsheng''s voice suddenly sounded behind her. Xian Guiying came back to her senses and turned around, seeing Wei Zhengsheng holding a Lafite Wine. Her embarrassed and confused expression immediately disappeared, and she immediately laughed. "I have followed my brother''s habit of collecting good wine. I never have the opportunity to drink it, but I guess this is a perfect moment to drink it." "Before you got pregnant, you''ve become addicted to smoking and drinking. Thankfully, you''ve tried your best to control your addiction once you got pregnant. I see that you haven''t smoked since your marriage. Have you smoked this year?" "No." Xian Guiying lied and smiled. "When my sister-in-law caught me doing so, she forced me to stop the habit. I admitted that back then, I feel that only alcohol and cigarette can solve my problem." Xian Guiying chuckled slightly. "But I''ve given up. Besides, Qianqian can''t smell the smoke and I don''t want to hear her cough." "Then this wine ..." "Like I said, I''m just collecting it. I''m alone with my daughter; how dare I drink it? I''m afraid something will be wrong. Alright, I''m going to Square Street to look at my shop. If nothing happens, I will close the shop early tonight and eat with you two brothers. It''s rare for you both to be in Wuyuan. No matter how much money I make, I can''t ignore my friends, can I?" Wei Zhengsheng smiled faintly. "Your profit for a year is a one-tenth of the one you earned in Xian''s." Xian Guiying awkwardly scratched her neck. "There is no way to compare at all." However, she was happy and at ease. "I''ll go change my clothes first. It''s a bit hot today, wait for me a minute. We''ll go to the shop together later. Qianqian will stay at home for a while and we''ll go home early today to accompany her." With that, Xian Guiying walked past Wei Zhengsheng. Wei Zhengsheng walked to the old balcony and looked at the railing on the balcony. He felt that the safety on the balcony was not guaranteed, so he frowned, walked over, and grabbed the railing in front of him. He looked down and his gaze couldn''t help but pause. Chapter 626 - No Matter What Your Answer Is, I Will Respect Your Choice Qin Wenqian did not want to be alone at home, so she followed her mother back to the shop. She played in the shop the whole day and laying in her mother''s arms due to fatigue. While walking home, Xian Guiying overheard conversations between Wei Zhengsheng and Wei Shanyuan from time to time. "You flew home quickly when you heard I was on my way to Wuyuan, what''s wrong? Are you really afraid that I will seduce your beauty and run away with her?" Wei Shanyuan was originally a dishonest person. He restrained himself a lot in front of Xian Guiying and the child. However, once he was in front of Wei Zhengsheng, his true nature was immediately revealed. "Hey, what are you talking about? Was I so easily seduced?" Xian Guiying glanced at him. Wei Zhengsheng smiled but didn''t say a word. Wei Shanyuan immediately laughed, "That''s true, my cousin tried to seduce you for more than ten years, but to no avail." Xian Guiying ignored his teasing and continued walking. Wei Shanyuan chuckled and glanced at Wei Zhengsheng. The latter''s eyes were a bit helpless, but a slight smile was hanging on his face. When they returned to the residential complex, Xian Guiying carried the child in her arms carefully as she climbed the stairs. She was afraid Qin Wenqian would fall if she''s not careful. Wei Zhengsheng''s gaze stopped at the silver-grey SUV still parked on the side of the road. "What are you looking at?" Wei Shanyuan was about to enter the building when he noticed Wei Zhengsheng stop behind him. Wei Zhengsheng was just about to go to the SUV when Wei Shanyuan called out to him. He stopped and looked at the SUV again, then replied, "It''s nothing." He followed him through the door. As soon as Wei Zhengsheng entered the building, the silver-grey SUV''s window slowly fell down. ? ? ? ? "Qianqian, stop playing. Let Uncle Yuan and Uncle Wei rest. You also need to take a bath." Since both of them entered the door, they''ve been playing all sorts of games with Qin Wenqian, accompanying her while Xian Guiying was busy in the kitchen. Xian Guiying leaned against the bedroom door and watched the two men sitting on the edge of the bed, surrounded by the spoiled girl''s toys. Qin Wenqian was laughing and screaming. Xian Guiying helplessly picked up her daughter, then led the child to the bathroom. Seeing Xian Guiying''s graceful movements, the Wei Brothers didn''t even have a chance to speak to stop her. Qin Wenqian had already taken off her clothes and stood under the shower. Ten minutes later, Xian Guiying came out of the bathroom with the fresh smelling Qin Wenqian wrapped in a towel in her arms. After putting on the pajamas, she managed to persuade the child to sleep in less than twenty minutes. Wei Zhengsheng and Wei Shanyuan looked at each other with a faint smile on their faces as they watched Xian Guiying coaxing her daughter to sleep. "She won''t stop playing if you don''t stop her. Aren''t you two tired after playing with her for so long?" Seeing the two men in a daze, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh. She then got up from the bed and walked into the kitchen. It wasn''t until the two of them came over to help out that Wei Shanyuan made a move to leave, leaving Wei Zhengsheng alone in the kitchen with her. Xian Guiying saw through his intention immediately and couldn''t help but glare at him secretly. However, Wei Shanyuan ignored it and went to the living room to watch TV with a smile. Seeing Wei Zhengsheng washing the dishes, Xian Guiying immediately stopped him. "Let me do it, only two plates left. You can stay with Shanyuan in the living room." "It''s okay. I usually do it myself when I get home from work." Wei Zhengsheng pushed her hand away gently. Xian Guiying opened her mouth, wanting to reject him, but when she looked at the serious expression on his face as he washed the dishes, she said nothing. Sensing that she wanted to say something, Wei Zhengsheng looked at her. "What?" Xian Guiying smiled and shook her head. "It''s nothing." As she said this, she turned around and prepared to cook. Wei Zhengsheng immediately grabbed her hand. As Xian Guiying looked at him, he said in a very soft, gentle voice. "When you have thought it through, tell me, hmm? You can''t spend the rest of your life like this. No matter what your answer is, I will respect your choice." Xian Guiying laughed dryly. She looked at the hand that was holding her, then bit her lip and nodded. Wei Zhengsheng smiled contentedly. He squeezed her hand and said, "Don''t use cold water to wash vegetables in the future. It will freeze your hands and not be good for your health." Xian Guiying nodded again and withdrew her hand. Wei Zhensheng no longer held her hand and went back to washing the vegetables. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying brought plates of fried foods to the living room. Wei Shanyuan immediately stood up and took the plates from her. "What''s the point of cooking so many dishes? If I weren''t afraid of Wei Zhengsheng, I would definitely come in to help you. It''s only the three of us, you don''t have to cook so much. Just like the way I ate here a few days ago, you can cook two simple dishes." "It''s very rare for three of us to get together, so we have to celebrate it." Xian Guiying smiled as she handed the plates to him before returning to the kitchen. While walking into the kitchen, she saw Wei Zhengsheng come inside from the balcony. There seemed to be something in his eyes, so she looked at him. "I''ll be down for a while. Will be back soon." He wiped his hands and walked to the front door. Xian Guiying asked hesitantly, "It''s already so late. What are you doing downstairs?" "The air in the kitchen isn''t very good. I''ll go down to get some fresh air." Without waiting for Xian Guiying to finish, Wei Zhengsheng opened the anti-theft door and walked out. Xian Guiying returned to the kitchen hesitantly and sniffed. There''s nothing wrong with the air. With a flashlight in his hand, Wei Zhengsheng walked out of the dark corridor. He looked at the silver-grey SUV that had been parked there for a long time. Qin Gengxin was leaning against the SUV door quietly with one hand in his pocket while the other holding a cigarette. Seeing Wei Zhengsheng walking towards him, Qin Gengxin tilted his head while puffing the smoke. He glanced at him without expression, then threw the cigarette in his hand to the ground and stepped on it to put it out. Then, he narrowed his eyes. Qin Gengxin kept the engine on and looked towards Wei Zhengsheng. "It''s been a long time since you parked your car here? Why don''t you get inside?" There were probably many words between the two men that shouldn''t have been intentionally saying and they shouldn''t have fought directly. Facing people like Qin Gengxin, in Wei Zhengsheng''s mind, rational solutions were far more plausible than impulsive blows at each other. Qin Gengxin didn''t look at him and just smiled coldly. He didn''t say anything but took out another cigarette and put it in his mouth. After hesitating for a while, he decided not to smoke. He took out a cigarette and held it between his fingers. "She doesn''t want to see me." He said. "It seems you respect her wishes." Wei Zhengsheng said lightly. "Then why are you still here?" Qin Gengxin smirked. "What do you think?" Wei Zhengsheng immediately laughed. "Don''t tell me.." Leaning against the door, Qin Gengxin said with a faint smile, "I realized it too late and before thinking about what I should do next, I should think of a way to handle you first." Chapter 627 - Are You Trying To Serve Her Secretly Wei Zhengsheng almost laughed out loud. "You really are guarding against me, but do you really think you can defend yourself? President Qin, who has always been the dominant person in the business world, and the person in charge of Qin Corporation will one day not know what to do next? Are you sure you''re all right?" Qin Gengxin stared at him for a moment without speaking. After a moment of silence, he said, "Xian Guiying is no ordinary woman and difficult to deal with. Let''s not talk about her, let''s talk about how you are still here, eating and drinking inside her house. Are you trying to serve her secretly?" Wei Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow and laughed. "This is to confuse the enemy from the front and then suddenly attack from the side. Hehe, what are you going to do? Looks like I have to hurry up and seize the initiative." Qin Gengxin sneered. "Tsk, seeing that you grew up in the United States and seeing how unruly you are with someone''s wife, those Chinese idioms about bastard men really suit you." After saying that, Qin Gengxin stopped leaning against the door and stood up straight. He stared at Wei Zhengsheng under the dim light of the street lamp. "Wei Zhengsheng, we''ve known each other for years, and because of Xian Zihao''s relationship with you, we can be considered old friends. That''s your business if you like Guiying." With Qin Gengxin''s character, it''s rare that he was not so angry and was in a hurry. Instead, he said this in an evasive way so that he can understand the situation well. It seemed that Xian Guiying had really made her choice now, without leaving him a place to start. That''s why he acted in a circular way. Wei Zhengsheng grinned. "How about you give me an example. What is your so-called discretion plan?" Xian Enterprise and Qin Corporation had canceled their collaboration this year, making it big news in Boston. During this one year, the incompatible nature of the fire and water of the two companies had allowed the people outside to see what was going on, and now, in the darkness, the fierce competition had begun between the two company''s owners. Qin Gengxin didn''t want to be long-winded. He just gave him a bland look. "Acting stupid is not your style. The people living inside the house are my wife and daughter. Wei Zhengsheng, know your own limit." Qin Gengxin threw away the cigarette he had not smoked before. He then raised his hand that was in his pants pocket. He was holding an electronic car key and was about to open the car door. "Zhengsheng." Xian Guiying''s voice was heard behind him. Qin Gengxin''s hand holding the electronic car key paused. He looked over his shoulder and saw that Xian Guiying was calmly looking at them in front of the old and dark unit door. Qin Gengxin didn''t move nor did his expression change. He just looked at her, the expression on her face as she walked towards them. "The food is getting cold, let''s go upstairs." Xian Guiying acted as if she did not see Qin Gengxin. She just looked at Wei Zhengsheng and stood next to him. Wei Zhengsheng smiled softly and turned to look at her. "En." With that, he spun around and walked back. Xian Guiying also turned around and was about to leave. Qin Gengxin sighed and put the hand that was about to open the car door down. He raised his voice and said, "I haven''t eaten dinner yet." Xian Guiying acted as if she hadn''t heard him and walked straight to the door. Qin Gengxin was so angry that the veins in his forehead throbbed. He asked again, "Is Qianqian asleep?" However, by the time he finished speaking, the two figures had disappeared into the darkness of the building without looking back. Qin Gengxin was so angry that his eyelids twitched. Walking down the corridor, Wei Zhengsheng walked next to Xian Guiying and gave her a flashlight. Xian Guiying looked at him and instead of taking the flashlight, she wrapped her hand around his, then smiled lightly before saying, "The food is getting cold." Seeing the indifferent look in Wei Zhengsheng''s eyes, her grip on his arm tightened. "You know, I''m not that kind of woman. I wouldn''t use your kindness just to take revenge on him. If I did it because of him, I would have done it outside the building." Wei Zhengsheng chuckled, "I''m not doubting your motives." After saying that, he took her hand and held it tightly, slowly leading her to the first stairs. As they walked, he asked softly, "When did you go downstairs?" "After you came down, I sensed something was wrong, so I followed you to see it." "Oh? How much did you hear?" "Seventy to eighty percent." Xian Guiying''s tone was bland and there was no emotion in them. In the darkness of the corridor, it''s hard to see her expression. Fearing that Qin Wenqian would be scared if she didn''t see her mother when she woke up, Wei Shanyuan immediately went to her room to take care of the child first. When he heard the sound of the door opening, he got up and walked out. "Yo!" Seeing that the two people who had just come out were holding hands, Wei Shanyuan''s voice became sour. "What did you guys do downstairs? Why when you two came back, the way the both of you looked at each other changed? What did I miss?" Xian Guiying was initially quite open and felt that she should do whatever she wanted because she already knew it. She had no intention of being shy about it, but in the end, her face still turned pink because of Wei Shanyuan''s teasing. It had been years since she had this nostalgic blushing. It was so nostalgic. "Is this how you talk to your cousin?" Wei Zhengsheng glanced at Wei Shanyuan nonchalantly. "Let''s eat." "Tsk tsk tsk tsk, this speed is faster than I thought ... I really didn''t expect it would be this fast." Wei Shanyuan whistled, went to get the red wine. Hearing his words, Wei Zhengsheng stopped. Xian Guiying also bit her lip. They both said nothing and she immediately took her hand away from him and ran to get glasses with a hot face. Just as the three of them sat at the dining table, they heard the door of the house opposite of them slammed heavily. "Who was it?! Why''d he closed the door so loudly? Aren''t they afraid of scaring a sleeping child!" Wei Shanyuan frowned as he poured a glass of wine to himself. "The owner of the house went abroad for half a year ago and it was said that the house was put on rent. I don''t know if the house was rented out or not, but no one has been inside the house for the past six months." Xian Guiying said. "Recently rented?" Wei Zhengsheng looked at her. His voice was calm, not a single ripple could be heard. "Probably. Usually, I do not hear much. Today is the first time I hear the door close. It sounds like the neighbor has a quite temper." Wei Zhengsheng, who was about to raise a glass of wine to his mouth, abruptly stopped. He raised his head and looked at Wei Shanyuan, who also stopped. Seeing them both acting weird, Xian Guiying at first didn''t think anything. However, after seeing their expressions, she could not help but feel worried. "What''s wrong?" "Could it be ..." Wei Shanyuan put down his glass while looking at Wei Zhengsheng, who also put down his wine glass, before looking at Xian Guiying. "Maybe." Wei Zhengsheng nodded lightly but didn''t say much. Chapter 628 - An Inexplicable Sense Of Security Xian Guiying froze. Even if they didn''t say it clearly, she could guess what they meant. "Are you talking about Qin Gengxin?" Without waiting for an answer, she got up and walked quickly to the door. She looked through the peephole, looking outside. It was so dark that she couldn''t make out anything. She immediately reached for the doorknob. "Guiying, don''t be impatient. Whether he is or not, what''s the point of you checking it now?" Wei Zhengsheng called to her. However, Xian Guiying frowned. "Better if it wasn''t him. I can''t let Qianqian see him." After saying that, she opened the door and walked out. She walked towards the closed door on the other side and looked closer. Since the corridor was very dark and there was no automatic sensing light, she could only rely on the light of the lamp in her house to look at the door carefully. The Spring Gala notice affixed to the door for a long time was no longer there. The dust on the door and the front house had also been cleared. She always comes home late and never took notice of it. It seemed the door had been cleaned for a while. Just when Xian Guiying was hesitating whether she should knock on the door or not, Wei Zhengsheng walked out. He gently put his hand on her shoulder and said in a low voice, "Don''t knock." "I''m not that impulsive." Xian Guiying replied softly. She merely stood at the door and paced back and forth. She didn''t knock on the door, but her heart was filled with anxiety. Wei Zhengsheng knew she didn''t want Qin Gengxin to appear in her and her daughter''s life again. He put his arm around her shoulders again and pushed her towards her house. "Let''s go back first." Xian Guiying didn''t object. As she turned around and took a step forward, the door behind her suddenly opened. Both of their steps were paused. Xian Guiying was shocked, but she did not turn around to look. Wei Zhengsheng first looked back before glancing at her and patting her on the shoulder. Xian Guiying understood and turned her head to see an old lady in her fifties walking out with an old mop in her hand. When she saw them, she smiled. "Are you the residents opposite us?" "Oh, yes." Xian Guiying''s heart immediately became at ease as she smiled kindly back at the woman. "It''s already so late, hurry up and enter the house, don''t catch a cold. This mop is too old, I have to take it out and throw it away." The woman closed the door and went downstairs. Xian Guiying watched the woman''s back until she disappeared behind the corridor. She smiled, looked up at Wei Zhengsheng, and the two of them laughed together. The woman with the mop threw the old mop downstairs and bought a new one from the supermarket near the building. The woman opened the door of the house and entered as she said, "Aiya, Mr. Qin. This house is not like it used to be. I have cleaned it by myself from this morning until now, but don''t worry, tomorrow morning, this place will be clean and full of new stuff." After saying that, the woman walked into the laundry room and grumbled. "But Mr. Qin, if you are so rich, why did you buy this old house? Also, the decor of this house is really too outdated. Why didn''t you change it if you plan on staying here?" "There will be noise from the renovation and it will disturb the child''s sleep." Qin Gengxin sat in a bamboo chair by the window, holding a glass of clear water in his hand. "Child?" The old woman was stunned. "What child? Mr. Qin, do you have a child? Should I pick her up? Should I be her nanny? Not only will I clean this house, but I will also take care of your kid. You don''t have to pay too much, only a thousand extra will be charged." Qin Gengxin only looked towards the bright ancient city and didn''t answer the woman''s question. Seeing him ignore her, the woman lowered her head and used a metal brush to scrub the tiles vigorously in the laundry room. She turned to look at the sinking toilet bowl and muttered, "It''s weird. He''s so rich, yet he chooses to live in such an old area and doesn''t like talking to people. It really makes a picky old woman like me want to gossip." Still, thinking of the high salary he gave to her, she smiled happily and worked harder and harder. "Was it Qin Gengxin?" Seeing Wei Zhenghseng and Xian Guiying enter the house, Wei Shanyuan got up and asked. "No." Xian Guiying replied. She went to the kitchen and walked to the shabby balcony. When she looked down, she saw that the car driven by Qin Gengxin was gone. "Let''s eat." Wei Zhengsheng called to her softly. "Alright." Xian Guiying walked back, smiling. She sat down at the table and poured a glass of red wine for herself. ? ? ? ? That night Wei Zhengsheng and Wei Shanyuan went to stay at an inn in the old town. Wei Zhengsheng was drunk and decided to leave with Wei Shanyuan since it''s not good for him to stay with her in the house. Xian Guiying lay on the bed with her head hurting. She washed the towel with cold water and placed it on her head. In the dark room, she looked up at the dark ceiling. Many thoughts flashed in her mind. Every time she had to go outside to meet her company''s partner, sometimes, she would get drunk, and after drinking too much, she always fell asleep. And every time she wakes up in the morning, she will find herself at home, safe and sound. After a while, she learned that Wei Zhengsheng was the one who sent her home. There were times when both of them went out for a drink, but never once did she see him drunk, unlike tonight. It turned out, all along, he had purposely avoided drinking too much, just so that he could protect her and send her home safely. Xian Guiying flipped over on the bed and closed her eyes. A tranquil smile gradually appeared on her lips. An inexplicable sense of security from Wei Zhengsheng made her completely relaxed. The next day, Xian Guiying got up at six in the morning to make breakfast for her daughter and sent the child to kindergarten at seven. After that, she planned to order some goods from her laptop. Just as she returned home, she saw that the door to the opposite house was open. The woman from last night came out with some foam plates and boxes. "Auntie, are you planning on cleaning the house and changing the furniture?" Xian Guiying couldn''t help but ask out of curiosity. The woman pouted and said, "Yes, I also think that this new house is really uncomfortable." "Why don''t you redecorate it?" Xian Guiying asked with a smile. The woman shrugged her shoulders. "If it is for me, I will. Who knows what he''s thinking?" As she said that, she put the cardboard boxes in the corner of the corridor, saying, "There are a lot of trash collectors fighting for this kind of cardboard boxes, so I will just put them here and save my time from going downstairs." The word "he" from the woman''s mouth made Xian Guiying think she was talking about her husband. Xian Guiying smiled. Although they were neighbors, she couldn''t ask too much about it, so she opened the door and entered her own house. After ordering everything she needed online, Xian Guiying prepared to go out to her shop. As soon as she went downstairs, she saw Wei Zhengsheng standing at the entrance, looking at her with a smile as if he knew she was coming down. Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment. She looked at the time on her wrist and walked over with a smile. "Have you been waiting here for a long time? Why didn''t you call me?" Chapter 629 - She Definitely Had To Beat Her To The Punch "I just arrived. I was about to go up when I saw you coming out." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and took the bag from her. "Are you going to the shop? Let''s go together, I''ll help you." "What are you trying to do? How can someone like you, who can easily earn tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars in business, help me in my little shop?" Xian Guiying smiled and walked out of the building together with him. "Aren''t you the CEO of Xian Enterprise too? If you can, why can''t I?" Wei Zhengsheng naturally intertwined their hands together. Xian Guiying gasped in surprise. He held her hand tightly, not giving her any chance to struggle. Xian Guiying coughed lightly and turned to look at him. Seeing the smile on his face, she didn''t say anything. "Wuyuan is not a big place. Walking from the house to the shop on Square Street only takes me about ten minutes or so. I don''t even have to drive." Xian Guiying said suddenly to rid the sudden awkwardness. "I can accompany you here every day, but Guiying, you don''t belong here. If you want to stay here, at least you should go back to the United States to get married first, right?" "Who wants to marry you?" The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. "I said, Mr. Wei, you are quite shameless now. Do you forget that I''m still not divorced?" "Who cares? Sooner or later, you still will get divorced." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and put his arm around her shoulder, "So what if I''m shameless? You can''t change your mind now, it''s too late!" Xian Guiying let out a "Tch" sound. She then saw a store on East Street selling unique Yunnan jewelry. She saw some wind bells hanging in front of the door. They waved in the wind gently. "I heard that phoenix bells are very popular in Yunnan." Wei Zhengsheng also looked at it. "Yes, they come in a pair. One of them is a dragon bell, it can emit one kind of sound; meanwhile, the phoenix bell would emit another sound. When they are put together, they can emit a third sound." "Do you like it?" Wei Zhengsheng walked in front of the jewelry store and picked up a pair of gold dragon and phoenix bells. He fiddled with them with his hand and immediately heard the tinkling sounds. Xian Guiying pulled him from the store and smiled. "Why? Are you going to buy it for me? I''m no longer in my early twenties, what''s the point of buying such a small accessory?" "I really like it." Wei Zhengsheng walked back to the store, smiling. He spent fifteen yuan and bought a pair of gold phoenix-dragon bells. He hung the phoenix bell on his phone and gave the dragon bell to her. "Do you want to hang it on your phone or keep it?" Xian Guiying: "..." Seeing that she was very embarrassed and didn''t say anything, Wei Zhengsheng hung the dragon bell on a cloth bag around her waist. "I really didn''t expect you, Wei Zhengsheng, to have such a childish nature. Why did you buy this stuff?" Xian Guiying was helpless but smiled as she pinched the dragon bell. "Haven''t you ever heard of it? Once the man reaches an old age, the childishness will come out of his bones." Wei Zhengsheng held out his hand again. "Don''t forget, I''m already thirty-four." Xian Guiying stuck out her tongue and didn''t reject his hand. Her gaze then shifted slightly and her footstep abruptly stopped. Wei Zhengsheng noticed a slight change in her expression and followed her gaze. "Ying Ying, let''s stay in Wuyuan for a few more days. Let''s go to Likeng Village, Rainbow Bridge, then ..." "Stop. I''m going to ask for directions." Bai Nuying pushed her talking friend to the side, then walked to a nearby store to ask for directions. "Bai Nuying?" Wei Zhengsheng frowned slightly at the sight of Bai Nuying. He immediately looked at Xian Guiying and only saw her indifferent expression. Noticing his gaze, she smiled, "Let''s go to the shop. There are a lot of tourists today. I''ve been closing my shop early for the past few days." With that, she withdrew her hand and walked towards Square Street. As they both walked, the bells of the dragon and phoenix vibrated loudly. "Auntie, have you seen this person before?" Bai Nuying opened her bag and showed a photo of Qin Gengxin to the woman in the store. "Oh, he''s handsome, but I''ve never seen him before. Little girl, who is he to you?" Bai Nuying smile until her face was covered with sweetness. "He''s my boyfriend ~" After saying that, she walked out of the store and left. "Mingxia, if you''re tired, go to the shop across the street and buy a drink. I''ll keep asking." East Main Road was the main road of Wuyuan Ancient City. Since Qin Gengxin was here, he must have walked past here. With his appearance, there will definitely be someone who will remember him by chance. The girl who was called Mingxia, sighed and said helplessly, "You are very stubborn. Then I''ll go to the other side to buy a drink and sit there waiting for you." "As the saying goes, when a woman chases her man, even a mountain can''t separate them. If I''m not stubborn, Brother Gengxin will disappear from my grip." Bai Nuying stuck her tongue out at her. "You go first." Bai Nuying turned around and casually glanced down the street. Suddenly, she saw two figures who were no strangers to her. She immediately took two steps forward and hesitantly looked at the woman''s figure in the white dress and the man walking next to her. Why did the woman look similar to Xian Guiying? However, the man next to her was not Qin Gengxin. Was she wrong? She already knew that Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying had already divorced and then she disappeared out of nowhere. Now Qin Gengxin suddenly came to Wuyuan. It was only because Bai Nuying kept pestering her friend who worked at the airport that she knew Qin Gengxin came here to find Xian Guiying. In short, whether he did find her or not, Bai Nuying definitely had to beat Xian Guiying to the punch. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying didn''t say anything along the way, but as Wei Zhengsheng''s grip on her hand tightened, she knew he was calming her down. "Bai Nuying come to Wuyuan definitely to find him. You don''t have to worry about me. I already knew about them when I made that phone call a year ago. Neither he nor she won''t affect me much." "I heard from Shanyuan you made a phone call to Qin Gengxin when Qianqian was in critical condition." "Forget it, let''s not talk about those things anymore. It''s an old thing. At first, I was too embarrassed to let you help in my shop, but since you came here for me and wanted to stay by my side, then I wouldn''t reject a free offer like this. Since Shanyuan will be back in the city soon, then you can help me for a few days, so I can enjoy my free time!" Seeing that she seemed to let go of everything, Wei Zhengsheng chuckled and didn''t say anything else. Chapter 630 - A Forced Divorce In kindergarten. "Mr. Qin, I''m really sorry. A few days ago, Qin Wenqian had stopped eating a variety of snacks you sent." The kindergarten teacher looked at the man in front of her apologetically. "What''s wrong? Is the child having stomach problems? Or is she sick? Isn''t that what children of her age eat?" Qin Gengxin asked. The kindergarten teacher smiled helplessly. "I also don''t know what happened. She hasn''t eaten the stuff you sent for these two days, and the other children are all fighting over them. Every time Qin Wenqian sees these things, she just sits in the corner playing with her toys. I don''t know what''s wrong with her." Qin Gengxin put the food bag in his hand and sighed. "Understood. I''m sorry for troubling you. It must be hard for you." "It''s okay, Mr. Qin. Since your last name is Qin and she''s called Qin Wenqian, you must be her father, right?" "Yes." "No wonder. During this one year, only her mother sent her to kindergarten. The other children asked her where her father is and Qin Wenqian only answered simply; that she doesn''t have a father." Qin Gengxin''s body immediately stiffened and his face was a little pale, but at the same time, the kindergarten teacher smiled and said, "Mr. Qin, it''s okay. I know you and your wife are no longer together, but since you love this child, you should accompany her more. Please don''t leave her at the most frightening and helpless time, otherwise, children at this age are very sensitive and prone to mental injury. It is very easy for them to have a weak relationship with their father. The relationship between father and daughter cannot be close in just a day, they still need to be accompanied and cared for personally." "Thank you, I understand." Qin Gengxin nodded to the kindergarten teacher. "Then this ..." The kindergarten teacher looked at the food bag in his hand and said, "You should take them back." Qin Gengxin put the bag in his hand to the side and turned to look at the kindergarten building before saying in a low voice, "I''m sorry, can I come in to look around?" "Come in?" The kindergarten teacher was stunned for a moment. "This " "Don''t worry, I won''t disturb the kids in your class. I''ll stand outside the window and watch." Qin Gengxin smiled. "I just want to look at Qianqian." The kindergarten teacher hesitated for a moment when she saw the guilt and love in Qin Gengxin''s eyes for his child. After considering a few seconds, she nodded. "Then wait a minute, I''ll tell our director. If he agrees, then you can come in." With that, the kindergarten teacher went to make a call. After a minute, she walked back and politely said, "Mr. Qin, you can come in. Our director agrees." "Thank you." Qin Gengxin nodded his head, picked up a bag of snacks, and walked inside. This kindergarten can be considered the best kindergarten in all of Wuyuan, but its environment was limited, and it was not as luxurious as other cities. It was very small, and after walking a few steps, they reached the classroom. Qin Wenqian was in this small kindergarten class. A group of children who looked four or five years old sat side by side in chairs, learning to sing ''Pulling The Radish'' from their teachers. Qin Wenqian sat to the right of the group of children. Her two arms were obediently behind her back as she sang along with the teacher with her mouth wide open. She looked extremely adorable. Qin Gengxin raised his hand and placed it slowly at the window, observing the small figure obediently sitting there. Suddenly, his phone rang. He looked at his daughter for a moment before picking up his phone. The call was from Huang Jingguo. "President Qin, I''m sorry for bothering you, but we have important matters to discuss. When you first got married, your marriage was registered in H City and this morning, your wife, Xian Guiying, sent some materials to the city court, requesting a forced divorce." Huang Jingguo said over the phone. Qin Gengxin already thought Xian Guiying would take this step, but he didn''t think she would be very impatient. Upon learning that he still did not want to sign the divorce agreement, she decided to choose a forced divorce method. And once she filed for a forced divorce, she didn''t need much. A three years separation without living under the same roof was enough to form a divorce. "Hello? President Qin, are you still there? Miss Xian, she" Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything and hung up his phone without waiting for Huang Jingguo to finish his sentences. His gaze once again fell on Qin Wenqian. ? ? ? ? Two days later. Wei Zhengsheng went to the airport to send Wei Shanyuan off. Some of his friends in the country knew that he had come to Wuyuan, so they flew specifically to meet him. Since Wei Zhengsheng couldn''t accompany Xian Guiying today, she stayed at the shop until around 11 p.m. She closed the door, tidied up, and prepared to go home. Since Qin Wenqian usually had a kindergarten teacher send her home, she was at ease with her daughter''s safety. It''s been a year since she''s opened the shop, but these days, Wei Zhengsheng and Wei Shanyuan have been helping her and sending her home every night. She walked alone on East Street while inhaling the fresh night air. The shops on both sides were still open. While walking home, she listened to songs that played in one of the shops, Xian Guiying finally had free time to think of Qin Gengxin. She didn''t want to think about all the things related to him anymore. Yesterday, Bai Nuying had walked to Square Street and when Xian Guiying saw she entered her shop, she (Xian Guiying) immediately headed straight to her store. Of course she wasn''t afraid of her. She avoided her because she didn''t want anything related to Qin Gengxin to affect her life or her emotions. Of course, Bai Nuying didn''t know that the shop was hers. She just came in to look around and when she saw the stuff in it was beautiful, she wanted to buy it. However, seeing that the owner wasn''t there and had no time to deal with customers, she left with an unhappy expression on her face. Someone once said that if a woman wanted to know if she really loved a man, it was when she saw him with other women. Those feelings, she will immediately know it. She no longer wanted to feel the heart-wrenching feeling after that phone call. She didn''t want to have it anymore. Xian Guiying once thought that she had been grinded into a calm state during her marriage and that she wouldn''t have any hopes for anything. However, when she truly knew the ugliest truth, she then realized just how much pain she was in. In one year, that pain had numbed to no feeling at all. Bai Nuying was Xian Guiying''s sore spot. Although this wound was slowly healing, it would still inflame, so it was better for the two of them not to cross a path. As for Wei Zhengsheng, even if he didn''t come this time and even if she did not choose to accept him, Xian Guiying would still file for force divorce in court after she found out that Qin Gengxin did not sign the agreement. Chapter 631 - If It Were Anyone Else, They Would Already Run Away At The Sight Of The Robber The moon was waxing and the ancient city of Wuyuan was accompanied only by dim street lights. The old residential area was completely dark. All the residents started to fall asleep. Xian Guiying took out a small flashlight and walked down the corridor. As soon as she reached the second floor, the flashlight went out. She stopped, sighed, threw a flashlight into her bag, and walked up the stairs step by step in the darkness. No matter what, Xian Guiying was still a woman and a human being. Although she did not believe in ghosts, the sound of footsteps echoing in the darkness was still quite frightening when it was almost midnight. She felt a chill run down her spine and hesitated for a moment. She didn''t know if she should go back downstairs to buy a flashlight battery or not. After considering it for a while, she felt that she was thinking too much about it. Gritting her teeth, she held the bag around her waist and quickly walked forward. When Xian Guiying finally got to the front door, she immediately felt relieved and fumbled with the bag around her waist to get the key. As soon as she took out the key, someone suddenly rushed from below. Xian Guiying instantly felt a chill on her neck. She was so shocked that her whole body froze. She did not dare to move recklessly. She was not afraid of thieves or robbers. It didn''t matter if they robbed the money from her bag, but with the key in her hands, she was afraid the bad guys would break into the house and hurt her daughter, who should be asleep by now. Xian Guiying didn''t dare move. She just heard the person behind her say, "If you don''t want to die, open the door and bring out the valuables inside the house!" Just as Xian Guiying was about to lift the legs to avoid the knife at her neck, the person behind her warned coldly, "Don''t move!" No matter how fast Xian Guiying was, she will never be faster than a knife. If something happened to her, then this person would definitely open the door and enter with her key. At that time, Qin Wenqian may She couldn''t finish that thought. Xian Guiying wasn''t sure how old this man was. He sounded like a man in his forties. She''s a woman, and there''s a four-year-old kid in the house. Just as she was thinking about how to handle this, she heard footsteps from above. The man behind her seemed to freeze for a moment as he didn''t think anyone would come down tonight. He did not hear the sound of the door opening. Did the person come down from the roof? "Why is someone taking a breath on the roof so late at night? Is there anything wrong with this person?!" The robber muttered in a low voice. When he saw Xian Guiying was about to move, he immediately pressed the knife to her neck again. "In this world, even if someone came down, no one would intervene and save you! Open the door, or I will kill you!" Xian Guiying lowered her head and looked at the key in her hand. She did not consider herself at all. She had to find another way, otherwise her daughter would be in danger. Her gaze shifted to the open ventilation window across the corridor. Her grip on the key tightened. Suddenly, someone came walking down the stairs. Hearing the unhurried footsteps, the robber immediately turned around. It was a man walking down the stairs. It was clear that the man had noticed the situation. The robber swallowed his saliva and accidentally cut Xian Guiying''s neck with a knife, causing a small wound to appear. Xian Guiying frowned and took the opportunity to handle the robber. As she moved her arm to remove the bag, the sounds of footsteps were getting louder and louder. The robber''s hand trembled around Xian Guyiing''s neck as he raised his voice, "I ... I said, there''s a knife in my hand!" While he talked to Xian Guying, he also reminded the man to think about his own business. However, the man acted as if he had not heard anything. Step by step, he walked down the stairs, not too fast or too slow. The feeling of oppression was getting heavier and heavier. Xian Guiying took a deep breath and took this opportunity to unleash her plan. Taking advantage of the robber''s hesitancy, she twisted his arm and hit him hard on his stomach, and at the same time, the robber immediately cried out in pain. He lifted his legs to kick her away; however he was frightened by the man who came down with a stern step. It was obvious that the knife in his hand was just a scary tool, and he didn''t really want to commit a bigger crime by killing someone. Xian Guiying looked at the figure of the robber who ran down the stairs. Logically, she should have called the police, but then she saw that the robber already ran away. The corridor also was very dark and she couldn''t see his face clearly. In the end, she decided to enter the house and check on her daughter. She used the key in her hand and opened the door, but before she could open the door, she suddenly felt warm and her hand was being held by someone from behind. Her whole body stiffened and her hands tightened around the doorknob. She regretted unlocking it so quickly. As she frowned, she suddenly smelled that familiar scent. "Are you sure this is the life you want?" The man''s voice was heard from behind her, causing her hair to stand up. When Xian Guiying heard the voice, she immediately frowned. "There is not the slightest bit of safety in here. If I don''t walk off the roof, you and your child will be in danger. Have you definitely thought carefully before living in such a place? If it were anyone else, they would already run away at the sight of the robber, instead of helping you. When that happens, you will not have tears to shed!" Qin Gengxin said in a low voice while holding her hand. Xian Guiying kept her head down in the darkness. Even though she couldn''t see him, her eyes were still focused on the hand that was holding hers. She was surprised for a moment before she pulled her hand away from him and without turning her head, she asked in a cold voice, "Why are you here?" Qin Gengxin didn''t answer, he just looked at her in the darkness. "You still insist on living in this place? There are too many kinds of people staying here, and there is no guarantee that yours and Qianqian''s life wouldn''t be endangered!" Seeing that he didn''t answer her question, Xian Guiying didn''t have the mood to ask again. She just opened the door and said lightly, "I don''t need you to meddle in my affairs. I''ve already filed a lawsuit in the City Court, it won''t be long." With that, she entered the house. Qin Gengxin did not stop her. Xian Guiying walked into the living room with her head raised, not intending to look at him at all. With a smile and a sigh, Qin Gengxin put one hand in his pocket and looked at her. The lights in the living room were on and the two of them could see each other clearly. Xian Guiying''s face was expressionless. "Did you say something to the child? Why didn''t she even dare eat the food I gave her?" Qin Gengxin asked with a serious face while facing her cold demeanor. Xian Guiying scoffed. "It''s not that she doesn''t dare eat it, it''s just that she doesn''t want to eat it!" As she spoke, she prepared to close the door. However, Qin Gengxin pressed his hand on the door, preventing her from closing it. He also did not enter. He just looked at Xian Guiying''s expression and said, "Xian Guiying, no matter what happens, you don''t have to be so decisive. Everything can be discussed..." "You want to negotiate?" She sneered. Chapter 632 - It’s Me, Your Daddy Did every word he said on their wedding night three years ago give her the tone to negotiate? Xian Guiying just looked at Qin Gengxin with a cold smile. She didn''t say much, but the cold smile in her eyes was deadly. Qin Gengxin nodded. "I know you don''t want to see me." Xian Guiying sighed. "Qin Gengxin." She looked at him and said word by word, "Stop appearing in my life again." "Don''t you think that you are over your head? Xian Guiying, I can understand the hatred you have for me, but I still don''t understand what exactly allowed you to be so heartless like this. Even if you wanted the divorce, you should at least let me know the real reason, right?" Qin Gengxin put his hand on the door. "Something else happened, didn''t it? There''s no way you are so heartless to me like this just because I didn''t show up in the hospital." Xian Guiying looked at him, not saying a word. "With your personality, even if it''s for your child, you wouldn''t ruthlessly take her away from me. After all, you still want your daughter to live in a healthy family, right? What exactly happened?" Qin Gengxin looked at her seriously. It was obvious that he was certain something had happened that he didn''t know about. However, Xian Guiying just smiled. What happened? Did he really not know or pretend not to know? "Qin Gengxin, wait for the notice from the City Court. We should not meet again until the divorce has been finalized." After saying that, she slammed the door shut. As soon as the door closed, the light source in the living room was blocked, and in a split second, the corridor turned dark again. "Mommy." Qin Wenqian came out of the bedroom, rubbing her eyes. She wore cute Spongebob pajamas and walked towards Xian Guiying in confusion. "What are you doing?" Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment. Seeing her daughter walking out, she immediately put down the bag and quickly picked her up, "Why are you awake? Did mommy wake you up?" "No, I want to pee." Qin Wenqian pouted, her expression clearly showing that she was trying to hold back her bladder. Xian Guiying then felt relieved. At first, she thought the child heard Qin Gengxin''s voice. She patted her daughter''s back and carried her to the bathroom. "Are you going to go to the bathroom yourself or do you want mommy to help?" "I will take off my own pants, I won''t need mommy''s help. The kindergarten teacher has taught me ~" Qin Wenqian said as she was being put to the ground. Xian Guiying smiled and left the bathroom. She then thought about the thrilling scene in the corridor just now. Although she knew some modest self-defense skills, it was sometimes useless when facing someone with a knife. If she had not feared for her daughter''s safety, she wouldn''t have been so tied up and didn''t dare to move. In fact, if it weren''t for Qin Gengxin walking downstairs, the robber might not have run away. "Mr. Qin ..." The middle-aged woman walked out. She had just heard the commotion in the corridor but did not dare to go out, so she just stood by the door and eavesdropped. In the end, she heard Qin Gengxin''s voice, and when everything was clear, did the woman opened the door and walked outside. She saw Qin Gengxin standing in front of the door of the neighbor''s house with one hand in his pants pocket, deep in thought. "Mr. Qin, it''s late, what are you still doing outside? Come in, the night weather is very cold." Qin Gengxin slowly raised his finger to his mouth, indicating that the middle-aged woman should be silent. The woman closed her mouth and went back inside. Still, she left the door crack to avoid the corridor becoming too dark. Xian Guiying usually taught her daughter to be independent and Qin Wenqian rarely slept in her arms. But that night, she really wanted to hug her daughter, so Qin Wenqian slept soundly in her mother''s arms. The next morning, Xian Guiying prepared to send her daughter to kindergarten. After having breakfast with the child, she put on a thin coat on her and then pulled the little girl along as she pushed open the door. When she opened the door, she immediately saw a tall and thin figure standing in front of her, causing her hands to stiffened. Because Qin Wenqian was behind Xian Guiying, she couldn''t see her father. Xian Guiying subconsciously wanted to close the door. Qin Gengxin''s gaze hurriedly fell to her body. His shoulders appeared to be covered with a layer of wet morning frost, as Wuyuan was very cold in the morning. It was clear that he had been standing here all night. Just when Xian Guiying was about to pull her daughter away, his gaze had already landed on the little girl, who was beside her legs. Qin Wenqian tilted her head. She didn''t see anyone outside the door. When she saw her mother pushing her back, she instinctively turned her head to look in the direction her mother was looking. When she saw Gengxin''s face, she blinked in confusion. "Mommy, is this uncle looking for you?" Qin Wenqian asked with a smile. The word "uncle" caused Qin Gengxin, who didn''t want to scare his daughter, to freeze. Xian Guiying initially planned to close the door, but since Qin Wenqian had already seen him, even if the door were closed, the little girl would ask a lot of questions. Qin Wenqian immediately looked at Qin Gengxin with a smile, "Uncle, my mother wants to send me to kindergarten. We can''t get out while you''re standing in the doorway!" Xian Guiying didn''t look at Qin Gengxin even when she felt his gaze on her. Instead, she held Qin Wenqian''s school bag in another hand, pushed Qin Gengxin away and closed the door, walking away with her daughter. "She doesn''t remember me?" Qin Gengxin was still standing in the same place, not moving. He spoke in a low, deep, slightly hoarse voice. Xian Guiying only paused for a moment before leading her daughter down the stairs. Qin Wenqian blinked as she looked behind her and waved her hand. "Goodbye, uncle!" Xian Guiying remained silent and bent down to pick up her daughter. Just as she was about to pick up her daughter, Qin Gengxin immediately walked over and said softly, "Qianqian." Qin Wenqian didn''t expect this ''uncle'' to know her name. She giggled and bared her white teeth. "Uncle, do you know me?" "Qianqian, it''s me, your daddy." Qin Gengxin suddenly felt that all the strength in his body was gone in the blink of an eye. He could only hold back for a moment to let his daughter feel the warmth of his smile as he raised his hand to touch her head. The word "daddy" instantly filled Qin Wenqian''s smiling eyes with fear. When his hand was about to touch her head, she backed away and hid next to Xian Guiying''s leg. Her eyes turned red and she called out in a low voice, "Mommy." Knowing that her daughter would act like this when she heard the words'' daddy'', Xian Guiying stood in place and looked coldly at the confused Qin Gengxin. "Mommy!" Seeing that her mother ignored her, Qin Wenqian suddenly cried while hugging her legs. "Qianqian." Qin Wenqian''s scared expression startled Qin Gengxin. He wanted to hug his daughter, but Xian Guiying immediately brought her daughter to her arms and patted her daughter''s back gently as she walked away. "Guiying!" Qin Gengxin frowned slightly and grabbed her arm. "What exactly happened? Why doesn''t she recognize me?" Chapter 633 - Marriage Is Not A Child’s Play Xian Guiying was too lazy to explain to him and shook his hands. She then slowly turned around and looked at him while gently patting Qin Wenqian, who was crying miserably and said in an indifferent tone, "My daughter is only four years and has only seen you a few times when she was three. How can you expect a three years old child to remember you? She''s already forgotten about you, so please don''t bother us anymore!" As she spoke, she prepared to leave. "Although the child can''t remember me, I am still her father!" Xian Guiying was angry and looked back at him coldly. "Her father? What role did you play in her life? Aren''t you supposed to know? You have never been by her side constantly and you expect her to remember you? Qin Gengxin, let me tell you this, we have nothing to do with each other and my daughter is no longer the pathetic child who wanted to have a father a year ago! She is still young and her heart can''t take a heavy blow, so if you can''t give her complete and normal fatherly love, please don''t show yourself to her anymore. Don''t let my daughter live in despair anymore and don''t force her to wake up crying in the morning for three months in a row!" Qin Gengxin prevented her from leaving. "I admit that I was the wrong one in our marriage, but you saw how hard I tried to give her the fatherly love. Xian Guiying, what happened in the days when you couldn''t find me at the hospital? I know it was my fault that I didn''t get to the hospital when both of you desperately needed me, but how can such a reason change you into this?" "Enough! No matter what the reason, it''s all in the past. As I said, we mother and daughter have nothing to do with you! Since this marriage started from my immaturity, I will end it on my own! Qin Gengxin! Go back to your place of origin and do what you are supposed to do. Don''t let me see you again!" "Indeed, this marriage began with you." Qin Gengxin held her arm tightly. As Qin Wenqian lay in her arms crying, he said in a hoarse voice, "But that doesn''t mean you have a choice to end it. It wasn''t fair to me." "If you want to start, you can start. If you want to end, you can end. In your opinion, what am I?" The strength in his hand gradually tightened. "I know I have caused all the grievances and anger in your heart, but that doesn''t mean that I will give you the right to choose whether to end this marriage! We are not only married, we have a daughter too. Guiying, this marriage is not a child''s play. If I considered our marriage as a child''s play and completely ignored the existence of this child, then I would not marry you back then." What a hypocrite man. Xian Guiying sneered at him. She hugged Qin Wenqian tightly and said in a dry voice, "My daughter is so scared now, please let me go. Let me take her to kindergarten." Qin Gengxin stretched out his hand. "Give her to me." Xian Guiying immediately stepped back, hugging his daughter tightly. She was afraid Qin Gengxin would ask for his daughter to be given to him after the divorce. Although her daughter was very close to her, if Qin Gengxin tried to use any method, even her brother, Xian Zihao, would not be able to stop it. Furthermore, she was alone in Wuyuan, and the only person who could help her was Wei Zhengsheng. However, if she really wanted to deal with Qin Gengxin, she could only rely on herself. As if Qin Gengxin could see the anxiety in Xian Guiying''s cold eyes, he suppressed the anger and said in a soft and patient voice. "I just want to hug her. Qianqian is my daughter. Let me hug her, Guiying." When his hand was about to touch Qin Wenqian, who was crying, Xian Guiying firmly took a step back. "If you don''t want her to cry until her voice is hoarse, then don''t touch her." Qin Gengxin''s hand froze in the air. Qin Wenqian was crying as if she saw something scary and heard something horrible. He frowned and slowly lowered his hand. "Did you say something to her?" "The child''s mind is very fragile and sensitive. There are so many things I don''t have to say to her that she can understand on her own." Xian Guiying didn''t want to argue with him, so she said lightly while looking at the time on her wrist. "Sorry, Mr. Qin. If I don''t go now, my daughter will be late for kindergarten. Since you pester me, I''ll have to trouble you to act with dignity, Mr. Qin!" Qin Wenqian was crying and Xian Guiying didn''t want to say a word more. How could Qin Gengxin let her just leave like that when the child was crying? "Maybe she''s not feeling well, let me drive you to the hospital." Looking at Qin Gengxin''s figure that was walking down, Xian Guiying frowned, "No need, Mr. Qin. There''s no need to trouble yourself with my matter." Qin Gengxin stopped and turned back to look at her indifferently. "Is that why you gave her death certificate to me? Using such a method to cut off all ties between father and daughter? Did you also give Qianqian my death certificate and made her think I was dead? Why else would she be so afraid of me? Why would she tell a kindergarten teacher that she didn''t have a father?" "I''m not like you, Mr. Qin." Xian Guiying hugged her daughter, who sobbed in her arms tightly. "Can you please stay away from us? Didn''t you hear how she cried? Qin Gengxin, do you really have to force us to a dead end?" Xian Guiying''s words were like knives stabbing into his heart. He wanted to hug his daughter to calm her down, but the woman refused to let him touch her. Now that the child was crying so much, he turned and walked down the stairs. As the figure of Qin Gengxin disappeared, Xian Guiying then coaxed Qin Wenqian, who was crying on her shoulder and kissed her cheek. "Be good and don''t worry. Mommy is here." She continued to persuade her daughter as she headed downstairs. When Xian Guiying reached the building entrance, a silver-grey SUV suddenly stopped in front of her. Xian Guiying then realized that this car was once parked in front of her house building some time ago. She didn''t have to look at the person inside to know who he was. She just glanced before turning to leave with the child in her arms. Qin Gengxin slid down the window and said, "I''ll take you to kindergarten. You don''t have to take a taxi." Wuyuan was not big, it only took ten minutes to walk from home to kindergarten, so Xian Guiying didn''t buy a car. Xian Guiying didn''t know how Qin Gengxin knew her daily journey like the back of his hand, but she had a strong sense of precaution in her heart. "Mommy." Qin Wenqian twitched in her arm and her voice was a little heavy. "Mommy..." "Hmm?" Xian Guiying held her daughter and looked at her little face. Qin Wenqian was lying on her shoulder. She glanced at Qin Gengxin, who got out of the car and frowned. "Qianqian has no father." Xian Guiying sighed and patted her daughter without saying a word. Chapter 634 - Did She Call You At The Apartment "Qianqian, don''t you remember daddy?" Qin Gengxin walked over and looked at his daughter, who was lying on Xian Guiying''s shoulder. Qin Wenqian didn''t even look at him when she heard his words. She just turned her head away as if she hadn''t heard him. The smile on Qin Gengxin''s face became bitter. He never thought that it was not only Xian Guiying who wouldn''t want anything to do with him but also his daughter. "Mommy, I want yogurt." There was a small stall outside the residential complex that Qin Wenqian liked to go to, so she hugged Xian Guiying''s neck while asking for it. Before Xian Guiying could say anything, Qin Gengxin headed straight to the stall. He bought yogurt as fast as he could and handed it to Xian Guiying. She didn''t take it. "Qianqian, here is your yogurt!" With a smile, Qin Gengxin pierced the yogurt lid with a straw and handed it to her daughter. Qin Wenqian was just looking at the yogurt in front of her but did not take it. "You don''t like this taste? Daddy will buy you another one." A smile was plastered on his face all the time. Regardless of whether he and Xian Guiying had difficulty getting along, when it came to children, Qin Gengxin never thought of hurting them. He can''t bear to think about it and last year, Qin Wenqian''s illness nearly cost her, her life. How could he not be willing to give his daughter unconditional fatherly love? "Take this first. Daddy will buy you other flavors and everything that you want. You can drink whatever you like." With that, Qin Gengxin put the yogurt into Qin Wenqian''s hands. Qin Wenqian, however, did not accept it. Instead, she hugged Xian Guiying''s neck tightly and buried her face in it. She didn''t take the yogurt, nor did she look at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin''s hands froze as he looked at the child''s instinctive rejection and disgust towards him. His expression gradually stiffened. Xian Guiying looked at him coldly. "My daughter won''t accept gifts from strangers. Don''t waste your time." As she spoke, she extended her hand to stop the cab. Qin Gengxin could only feel a parched throat. He looked at the side of her face and said firmly, "Guiying, you can''t do this." Xian Guiying suddenly laughed before she got in the car. Without looking at him, she casually said, "Can''t do what? Mr. Qin, are you saying that I can''t stand by Wei Zhengsheng''s side, or I can''t let my daughter push you away?" She looked at him with a smile before she got into the cab. "Sometimes life really needs a lot of reflection. So if you think about it, I did go the wrong way in the beginning and I already got the punishment. You have the heart to wait for Bai Nuying, I have the heart to be with Wei Zhengsheng. In fact, we should learn to take a step back to enjoy the scenery around us. Perhaps life won''t be so hard as it is now. Qin Gengxin, think it through." With that, she got into the car, closed the door, and told the driver to drive. Even though the car was already far away, Qin Gengxin still saw Qin Wenqian sitting in the car with her head turning away from him. She didn''t even want to look at him. "Brother Gengxin!" Just as Qin Gengxin was about to leave, he heard a voice that should not have been heard in this place. He turned and saw a pink figure pounced on him. Before he could see the person in front of him clearly, he had been exposed to the smell of sweet perfume. "I finally found you!" Bai Nuying''s smile widened. Qin Gengxin frowned and slowly pushed her away. He stepped back. "Why are you here?" Bai Nuying stick out her tongue and looked over her shoulder at her good friend Zou Mingxia, who was standing behind her then laughed mischievously. "Didn''t you say I can''t always be by your side when we are in the office? Can''t hold on to you, can''t hug you? If it''s not suitable for me to stay at Qin Corporation, then I won''t work at your place anymore. I''ll just be your girlfriend, and then I''ll be able to be followed by you in broad daylight, right?" Qin Gengxin''s eyelids furrowed, his face darkened, and he quietly pushed Bai Nuying, who was leaning toward him, "It''s okay if you want to resign. It''s better for you to return to your mother''s company and help her expand it." Bai Nuying leaned back into his arms. Qin Gengxin stopped her with a look, "Stand still!" Seeing his serious face, Bai Nuying no longer acted like a child and stood up straight. "What''s wrong?" "I have something to tell you." Sighing, Qin Gengxin walked towards his car. "What are you going to talk about? Are you finally going to marry me? Aiya, I have been waiting for today for a long time. Brother Gengxin." Bai Nuying smiled and followed him from behind while talking non -stop. "You are already twenty-five years old. You are no longer a child who can be by my side and play around. You know fully well that it is impossible for me to marry you." Qin Gengxin stopped walking and looked at her. "Go back to your mother. I can''t take care of you here in Wuyuan." "You don''t need to take care of me." Seeing that he seemed to be heading straight to that point, Bai Nuying chose to open her mouth. "Brother Gengxin, actually, I already know that you keep me by your side because of my mother, but we --" "We can''t be anything, do you understand?" Qin Gengxin took out his cigarette. Bai Nuying grabbed the cigarette in his hand and threw it to the ground. "Just say what you want to say, why do you have to smoke? In this one year, I often see you smoking. You obviously haven''t smoked so hard before. Do you really don''t want your lungs anymore?" Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He threw the cigarette pack into the open window and sighed. "I have something to ask you." It was impossible for Bai Nuying to give up just like that, but when she saw that Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to want to joke with her, nor was he modest to her, she smiled and did not say anything that would make him unhappy. "What is it?" "A year ago." Qin Gengxin stared at her with a slightly cold look. "Xian Guiying couldn''t contact me. Did she call you at the apartment?" A smile remained plastered on Bai Nuying''s face. "What phone call? Weren''t you divorced? Why are you still looking for her? I didn''t receive any calls, what''s the matter?" The smiles on her face looked very sincere as if she knew nothing. However, during that time, other than hoping Xian Guiying had heard something unrealistic or Bai Nuying had done something to provoke her, Xian Guiying''s attitude towards him wouldn''t be like this. How can Xian Guiying, who was always understanding, be so heartless? These two siblings, Xian Zihao and Xian Guiying, although it cannot be said that Qin Gengxin knew them like the back of his hand, still he had known them for years. If it were just because of Qin Wenqian''s illness, Xian Guiying wouldn''t treat him like this. Yes, she will hate him but not as far as this. "Brother Gengxin?" Bai Nuying waved her hand in front of his face. "What are you thinking? Too engrossed in your thoughts? You''ve been in Wuyuan for a few days, have you been to Likeng Village? I hear it''s a very beautiful village." Qin Gengxin didn''t answer because he saw Xian Guiying come back right after he turned around. "If you have free time, can you probably send Zou Mingxia and me there? I''ve heard it isn''t safe for us to travel without a man. I feel safer if you drive with us. Moreover, you can also enjoy the scenery on the road." Bai Nuying started talking nonsense. Her eyes were clear, and there was not the slightest trace of deceit or guilt in them. Seeing that Qin Gengxin''s gaze was glued elsewhere, Bai Nuying immediately looked in that direction and saw Xian Guiying walking slowly towards them. A trace of shock appeared in her eyes before she maintained her expression. "Sister Guiying, long time no see!" Bai Nuying waving her hand at her while smiling. Chapter 635 - She Intends To Make You Regret It For The Rest Of Your Life Bai Nuying was standing close to Qin Gengxin. As she turned around, her body was pressed against him. Still, Xian Guiying''s expressions were very natural, making it difficult for others to tell what she thought. The sweetness and innocence on Bai Nuying''s face when she greeted Xian Guiying were not suited with her at all. However, everyone was used to her behaving like this and her smile naturally can cut off many people''s guard. This was human nature. There was a teacher picking up the children at the entrance of the kindergarten. Xian Guiying didn''t get out of the taxi but continued to ride back to her residence, intending to go home and making some online orders. She initially thought that Qin Gengxin was already gone, but she did not expect to see this scene as soon as she entered the housing complex. Xian Guiying just glanced at them, no expression could be seen on her face. It was as if the two people in front of her were two strangers that had nothing to do with her. Bai Nuying offered her hand to shake and instead of accepting it, Xian Guiying walked past her, walked through the door. "Sister Guiying? I didn''t think you would be in Wuyuan either. Are you also here for a vacation?" Bai Nuying put down her hand and acting like Xian Guiying''s rudeness didn''t affect her and asked out loud while laughing. It''s hard to ignore her sweet voice. Xian Guiying stopped in front of the door and turned around. Looking at her, she revealed a dazzling smile. "Holidays are too extravagant for someone like me who cares about time as much as her life." With that, she spun around and left. Xian Guiying''s smile just now was too bright, as if all that play in front of her didn''t affect her in the slightest bit. Bai Nuying''s smiles slowly faded before she looked at Qin Gengxin with her innocent face. "Brother Gengxin" Qin Gengxin''s face was blank without any slightest tremor. So what if Xian Guiying had spent twelve years of her life loving him, appreciating him, fighting for him? Because right now, she was looking down at him. Qin Gengxin smiled in an inexplicable manner. His smile was light and his eyes filled with sadness. ? ? ? ? "What''s wrong?" When Xian Zihao received Qin Gengxin''s call, his voice was calm, as if he had guessed something. "You didn''t tell your sister why I didn''t get to the hospital a year ago?" Qin Gengxin''s voice was a little cold. "Did you find her?" There was a hint of smiles in Xian Zihao''s voice. "F*ck you, Xian Zihao. Did I owe you in my previous life? Are you destined to be my enemy in this life? From the time she disappeared until now, you have never said a word to me. Now that I have found her, her demeanor clearly shows that she was completely unaware of what happened to me a year ago! You did it on purpose, didn''t you?" "Are you angry?" "You are taking revenge on me, aren''t you? While you continued being lovey-dovey with your wife and children, at the same time, you made me suffer. You are such an asshole! You are definitely taking revenge on me! Am I still your friend? Didn''t I already give up on Jiang Ruolan? Why are you continuing to make me suffer?" Xian Zihao laughed. "My mother knows about what happened to Guiying and she loves her daughter very much. She doesn''t want me to tell you about her whereabouts. She intends to make you regret it for the rest of your life." "I don''t remember my mother-in-law being so despicable." "Hmm, my mother isn''t really despicable, but she has a lot of bad ideas." Xian Zihao sighed. Qin Gengxin was silent for a moment. "Stop joking around." Xian Zihao laughed, "Are you in Wuyuan now?" Qin Gengxin rolled his eyes. "Yes, I am at Wuyuan and already found my own wife and daughter, but ended up being ignored by them. Are you happy that my child doesn''t recognize me?" "Guiying will definitely attend my wedding at Shangri-La two months from now, you have to figure out a way to chase after her. I will explain in more detail when I arrive in Wuyuan." Qin Gengxin frowned. "Is there really something I don''t know?" Xian Zihao was silent for a moment before he slowly said, "It has something to do with your grandmother." Qin Gengxin was stunned. He suddenly remembered something and immediately muttered a curse. He raised his hand and rubbed his forehead. "Alright, I understand." After hanging up the phone, Qin Gengxin stood by the window with his hands in his pocket. He watched the people coming and going downstairs with a slightly grim expression. Just as he was about to leave, he caught a glimpse of a middle-aged woman out of the corner of his eye. She was holding Qin Wenqian''s hand. The middle-aged woman looked like a nanny that Xian Guiying had hired. She couldn''t be at home during the day, so there must be someone to accompany Qin Wenqian. "Mr. Qin, what kind of food would you like to eat tonight? I will go buy vegetables." Nanny Yuan was in the bedroom, cleaning the place and when she came out, she saw Qin Gengxin standing by the window in the living room, so she asked. Qin Gengxin looked at her. Nanny Yuan had been with him for the past few days. He didn''t reply to her question and looked down again. The nanny and the child were no longer there. "Make something that kids love to eat, sweets and the likes." Qin Gengxin walked out the door. Nanny Yuan wiped her sweat. Her boss was completely abnormal. A man in his thirties actually wanted to eat sweets? ? ? ? ? "Qianqian, tonight grandma will make some cookies for you, okay?" A voice came from the corridor, then the middle-aged nanny who called herself grandma pulled Qin Wenqian along with her. "Okay, I like cookies!" Qin Wenqian said enthusiastically as she followed the nanny upstairs. However, when they arrived at Xian Guiying''s house, the nanny saw Qin Gengxin standing on the stairs with a soft smile on his face. She had never seen him before, so she immediately pulled the child behind her and looked at the man in front of her with a wary expression. By the time Qin Wenqian saw Qin Gengxin, she immediately hid behind the nanny. The nanny looked at him carefully. Seeing that he was staring at the child at her legs, she quickly turned around and was about to pull Qin Wenqian downstairs. "Qianqian, you really don''t remember daddy anymore? Are you mad at daddy?" Qin Gengxin bent down, looking at his daughter, who was behind the nanny''s legs. The nanny was immediately surprised. She never thought that this man knew Qin Wenqian''s nickname. Moreover, she never thought that he would be her father. Still, her eyes were still filled with caution as she protected the child behind her. The nanny said in an uncertain tone, "Sir ... We don''t know you." Qin Gengxin smiled at her before his gaze continued to fall on Qin Wenqian. Qin Wenqian could only hide behind the nanny with her head lowered, refusing to look at him. "Qianqian?" He smiled and held out his hand. "Come here, come to daddy. I know you remember me." Chapter 636 - Blame Yourself For Not Thinking There Will Be A Day When You Regret It The nanny lowered her head and looked at Qin Wenqian, who was behind her legs. "Daddy loves you so much. Come to daddy''s place and listen to my explanation, okay?" Qin Gengxin''s smile remained unchanged as he called out his daughter. "Qianqian, do you know this man?" The nanny squatted down and grabbed Qin Wenqian, who was hiding behind her legs, to her arms and staring into her eyes. Qin Wenqian looked down and did not speak. "Qianqian?" The nanny felt a little strange. Usually, this child will laugh, especially at anyone she meets. She will greet everyone politely, so why was she acting abnormally today? Qin Wenqian slowly shook her head. "Don''t know him?" She asked. "Grandma, let''s go inside." Qin Wenqian didn''t answer her question, she only spoke in a low voice and her voice carried a begging tone. "Alright ..." The nanny looked at the tall, thin, and handsome man standing in front of the door with suspicion and alertness. Hugging the child tightly in her arms, she quickly walked up the stairs and politely said, "Sir, I''m sorry, please step aside. I need to open the door." Sighing, Qin Gengxin took out his phone and opened the gallery, searching for him and Xian Guiying''s wedding photos. He then handed it to the nanny. "I''m Xian Guiying''s husband, and because of some misunderstanding, she brought our daughter with her to Wuyuan. I''ve been looking for them for a long time. I know this situation is too sudden, but I''m really Qianqian''s father." The nanny hesitated for a moment but still hugged the child tightly and whispered, "Sir, I''m really sorry, but this photo is useless to me. I''m just responsible for sending the child home safely, making dinner for her and then when her mother comes back, I''ll go. And a photo like this can be photoshop as if it''s real, how can I tell if it''s genuine or fake" Qin Gengxin looked at her without a word, his thin lips pursed tightly. He then looked at Qin Wenqian, who was hiding in the nanny''s arms without turning to look at him, then took out his identity card and said, "This is my identity card. My family name is Qin, Qianqian''s surname is also Qin." The nanny sighed and pushed away the identity card, "Sir, as I said, the proof you gave me is useless to me. I am responsible for sending the child home safely, so I can''t let her come in contact with strangers casually. Plus, the child doesn''t even know you." She looked impatiently towards him. She then walked past Qin Gengxin and opened the door before leading the child into the house and quickly closed the door. After closing the door, the nanny sighed in relief, but after thinking it over again, as a woman, if the man really had bad intentions, he would certainly have a chance to enter when she opened the door a moment ago, or to take the child away, but he did not. To be polite and produce evidence, it seemed that he was a genuine person. And Qin Wenqian, this child was really abnormal today ... "Qianqian, go wash your hands. Grandma will cut some fruit for you." The nanny placed the child''s school bag on the floor and led her to the couch. Qin Wenqian obediently went to the couch and pulled out her cute little phone. She held it in her hand, thinking of something. "Qianqian, what''s wrong?" The nanny squatted down and hugged her gently. "Did you know that uncle from before?" Qin Wenqian''s head was lowered and she held her phone without saying a word. However, her eyes slowly turned red. "What''s wrong? Why are you crying? Be good, grandma will cut fruit for you. I saw your favorite cherry in the fridge yesterday. Grandma will wash it and cut it for you, okay? Stop crying, stop crying, you are a good child." The nanny rubbed her small head, then hurriedly went to the kitchen. ? ? ? ? Wei Zhengsheng was chatting with the boss of a jade artifact shop near Xian Guiying''s when his phone suddenly rang. When he saw the caller ID, he was shocked. Then he smiled and answered the call. "Hello, Qianqian? Have you returned from kindergarten?" However, after a long silence, the smile on Wei Zhengsheng''s face slowly faded. "Qianqian, what''s wrong?" "Uncle Wei." Qin Wenqian''s voice choked with tears. "Where are you?" "What''s wrong? Do you miss uncle? Uncle will come and see you tonight." "Uncle Wei, can you come to my house to eat cherries now? My mother is not at home, so I will treat you with cherries." Wei Zhengsheng frowned when he heard the child''s words. He turned to look at Xian Guiying, who was greeting customers. Just as he was about to go towards her, the child''s voice was heard again, "Don''t tell mommy. I don''t want her to be unhappy." Wei Zhengsheng''s footsteps immediately stopped and he understood the meaning of the child''s words. He looked towards Xian Guiying and slowly put down his phone. Fifteen minutes later. Wei Zhengsheng walked up the stairs and saw Qin Gengxin sitting on the edge of a dusty old concrete staircase with his back leaning against a wall that was covered with all sorts of posters. He was holding his cell phone and identification card in one hand and his other hand rested on his knee. Hearing the sound of footsteps, Qin Gengxin immediately looked up. A self-deprecating look appeared on his face. "Don''t tell me, it was my daughter who called you here." Wei Zhengsheng walked over to him and stood by his feet. He looked down at the man who had lost his usual unrestrained attitude and his dejected looks. "That child is very sensitive, you should know that." Qin Gengxin laughed. He raised his hand to rub his forehead, stroking his short hair before taking a deep breath. "Right. It''s all my fault. I shouldn''t have left her three years ago." As he spoke, his voice suddenly became hoarse. He put his hands on his knees and sat up straight, no longer leaning against the wall. Wei Zhengsheng sat down next to him and said lightly, "You should blame yourself for not thinking there will be a day when you regret it. The child is fragile and sensitive, and you didn''t even show up when she desperately needed you." "Tch ..." Qin Gengxin looked away and scoffed. "I''m so annoyed with your smug expression." Then, he sighed. Wei Zhengsheng smiled. "I''m very curious. Guiying has been by your side for ten years and obediently waited for two years after the marriage, why can''t you just let Jiang Ruolan go and stop hurting her? It''s no use talking about this anymore, you are still too late." Qin Gengxin held his forehead with one hand and sighed in frustration. "It''s not that I can''t let Jiang Ruolan go. Actually, when I found out that she was married to Xian Zihao and when I saw how he was hugging her bloody body at that time and hearing him saying, ''Ruolan, don''t be afraid.'' I''d already let her go. If you like someone and have been waiting for her for a long time, it will become a habit that you can''t break. The feeling of unwillingness when your supposed to be wife was stolen by your good brother." He raised his head and said lightly, "When I saw the girl, who had been bullied since she was young, was well protected by Xian Zihao, and that she was quite happy with him, I had really let her go." "Is that so?" Wei Zhengsheng chuckled, "Then why can''t you love Guiying, instead of blaming and hating her for something that wasn''t completely her fault?" Chapter 638 - Not A Single Person In The World Is Not Selfish Wei Zhengsheng originally wanted to go home with Xian Guiying tonight, but he suddenly disappeared in the afternoon. She only found out over the phone that he was back to bring Qin Wenqian to the park. Around 11 p.m, Xian Guiying closed the store and left Square Street. She was about to walk towards the district, but she remembered that she had run out of stuff at home, so she went to a nearby supermarket. Then Qin Gengxin suddenly appeared in front of her out of nowhere. Her footsteps immediately paused as she looked at the man who was staring at her. Xian Guiying immediately walked past him with an expressionless face. However, Qin Gengxin suddenly grabbed her wrist. "Qin Gengxin, what are you doing? Let go." "Come with me." Not only did he not let go, but he also forced her to follow him, yanking her hands hard, causing her to lose her balance and almost slam into his chest. Xian Guiying braced herself and looked at him in surprise. "What are you doing? My daughter is still waiting for me at home. Can you stop bothering me?" Before she could finish her sentences, Qin Gengxin pushed open the bar''s door nearer the supermarket and went inside with her. The bar owner came to greet him, and Qin Gengxin immediately took out his wallet and threw it into the owner''s arms. He walked straight to the back of the bar and said, "Clear up the people in the back, I want the place." Xian Guiying staggered as she couldn''t follow in his quick footsteps. She looked down, not wanting to be recognized by the bar owner. After all, she lived here for a year, and this city wasn''t big and everyone knew each other. "Qin Gengxin! What are you doing?!" Xian Guiying said angrily as she tried to free her hand from his. Qin Gengxin said nothing as he walked through the back of the bar. The most crowded place became empty in the blink of eye. The customers cursed as they walked outside, looking at them with doubt. "Qin Gengxin!" As everyone left, the owner pointed to the most hidden room politely, thinking that Qin Gengxin was looking for a "comfortable" place. After Qin Gengxin took Xian Guiying into the room, the grip on her hand loosened slightly, and Xian Guiying forcibly yanked her hand away. The door was closed by the owner. Xian Guiying angrily looked at the door, then looked around the room that was less than 20 square meters. She frowned and decided to leave. "Xian Guiying, I know exactly how much I owe you. I also said that even if you wanted me to die, you have to let me die in a way that I understand! What had happened a year ago? Did my grandmother tell you something? Or had something else happened that I didn''t know about? Even if you don''t want to talk about it, at least let me know the whole truth before the divorce starts!" Qin Gengxin forcefully turned her around, making her face him. After all, he understood her very well. There''s no way he didn''t understand her personality after twelve years of interacting. She''s upset and angry, but he knew she was a really reasonable woman. She''ll be more rational than everyone else in making decisions. "I just found out from your brother that my grandmother went to H City." He said. This was something new to Xian Guiying. She didn''t know about his grandmother''s visit to H City. She froze then slowly looked up at him. There was a small couch in the room, but big enough for two people. There was a marble coffee table on the other side, and in the corner, there was a small LCD TV. Qin Gengxin sat on the couch, picked up the microphone on the coffee table, put it to his mouth, and blew it up before saying, "Guiying, the easiest way to separate the relationship between couples is a misunderstanding. I never felt that there was a misunderstanding between us, but I can''t think of anything else that could force you into such a situation to make you hate me to such an extent." With a microphone in his hand, his voice came out of the stereo. Qin Gengxin continued to play with the microphone, "From Jiang Ruolan to Kelsey to Bai Nuying. You said to me that you had had enough, but have you ever asked how I feel?" "Xian Guiying, not a single person in the world is not selfish. We''re all selfish. I admit that I''m selfish, but what about you?" He looked at her, his voice echoing in the stereo. Xian Guiying remained standing in her place, looking at him silently. Qin Gengxin had always been an unruly person, and he had long been used to this kind of situation. However, he had never been so casual in front of her while holding the microphone, half-playing and half-serious. However, the way he held the microphone made her suddenly unable to move her legs as she gritted her teeth with the same expression of hatred. Yes, they were all selfish. If she hadn''t been selfish enough, that night probably wouldn''t have happened, and Qin Wenqian wasn''t even born. If these things hadn''t happened, there wouldn''t have been so much loved and hated between them. If he weren''t selfish enough, he wouldn''t have come to this stage after letting go of Jiang Ruolan and being ''used'' by his wife, ignoring the cherishment and the love he had for Xian Guiying that had always been hidden in his heart. So what was she really hating in this relative selfishness? Hate that he was rolling in the sheets with other women while Qin Wenqian was in a death bed? Or did she hate that when her daughter''s death certificate was just made up, his grandmother found her and told her to stay away from her grandson? Tell her to scram further away and not appear in the Qin Family again? "Xian Guiying, let''s talk. After that, if you''re still planning to divorce and marry Wei Zhengsheng, then even if I, Qin Gengxin, were bleeding into death, I won''t complain at all. I definitely won''t stop you." Qin Gengxin was still holding the microphone and didn''t look at it. His black eyes stared at the television screen in the corner, "A year ago, if I knew that Qianqian was in critical condition, even if I were lying on the operating table, I would rush to the hospital to accompany you and my daughter, regardless of my life." "I, Qin Gengxin, am certainly not a good person, but I am not a bastard! What kind of person am I? As someone who has loved me for years, do you really not understand? Or were you blinded by fear at that time, making you unable to see everything clearly?" He looked at her indifferently. Xian Guiying suddenly remembered the blood she saw under the chair at the police station. She looked at him, stunned. "What do you mean by lying on the operating table?" Qin Gengxin''s fighting skills were always good and the burly guy couldn''t hurt him much no matter what. Qin Gengxin closed his eyes. "I underwent surgery and when I found out that you brought our daughter back to China, I went after you without removing the stitches." Chapter 639 - Untitled He didn''t want to say anything extra, nor did he want to say how scary his situation was. After all, men also wanted faces. He really didn''t want to talk about things like this, but if there''s really a misunderstanding, then it didn''t matter whether he had a face or not. What was more important were his wife and daughter. "So?" Xian Guiying narrowed her eyes and tilted her head to the side as she looked at him. "Where were you then? Were you in the hospital? In the operating room? Were you still unconscious at that time?" Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything, but it went without saying. Xian Guiying''s reaction was not because of the sudden realization. In her mind, she suddenly thought of Bai Nuying, who lived in his apartment. Even after knowing the truth, she just looked at him and asked, "Qin Gengxin, your fate is really rough " Qin Gengxin looked at her with a slight frown on his face. She suddenly sneered. "Do you think I will trust you?" "Did my grandmother say something to you?" Qin Gengxin remembered what Xian Zihao had said and immediately asked in a serious tone when he heard her attitude after knowing the truth. Xian Guiying grinned but said nothing. She looked away and said lightly, "I''ve heard your explanation. I''m leaving." After saying that, she quickly walked to open the door. Qin Gengxin sat in his original position and watched her leave with a calm expression. Xian Guiying was really familiar with the bar owner. Originally, she wanted to leave quickly, but by chance, the owner turned around and looked at her from a distance. Then, as if he saw something, he immediately walked towards her. "Miss Xian? What''s wrong? Did something happen to you?" Xian Guiying forced a smile and didn''t want to explain. Just as she was about to leave, the bar owner stopped her and smiled at him, "Miss Xian, I''ve been chasing you for so long, but you never gave me any face. I didn''t expect you to be such an open-minded person and went into the room with other men, alone." Xian Guiying stopped and looked at him coldly. "No matter what you say, I won''t change my mind. Please stop bothering me." "Hey, Miss Xian, wait!" The boss tried to grab her arm, but she threw his hand away. "I also don''t have that intention. Looking at your anxious expression, I was worried about you. We''ve known each other for a long time, so you can consider me as your old friend. Tell me, is the person who brought you in now as President of Qin from the American Qin Corporation? Aiya, he is one of the most amazing businessmen in the world these past few years. It''s hard for a small figure like us not to know him, how do you know him? Can you ask him to invest in my little bar? Making it into a chain store or something?" Xian Guiying sneered as she walked towards the bar''s door. The bar owner smiled and said, "Don''t be like this, don''t leave in a hurry. Since you''re already here, let''s have a good chat. How about this, since the bar is already closed today, I''ll treat you to a drink. How about that?" The owner took a glass of wine from the waiter and handed it to her with a smile. Xian Guiying looked at a glass of wine. Qin Gengxin was still here. She didn''t want to stay in this place much longer, but at the same time, she couldn''t reject the bar owner. It was not good to make an enemy in this ancient city. Still, she would definitely not drink this wine casually. She only glanced at him before continuing walking. "Miss Xian, I won''t do anything to you. I just want to have a drink with you. Why don''t you show me some face?" Xian Guiying couldn''t stand being dragged by the owner. She frowned and indifferently looked at the wine glass in front of her. "Miss Xian, look." The owner handed the wine to her with a fawning expression, "This is not a strong wine, just ordinary foreign wine. I don''t have overly expensive or fancy stuff here. A glass of wine alone is not worthy of respect. I just want to ask for your help and help me talk to President Qin. See if he can invest some money in my bar. I promise to make a decent profit, so can you help me to speak up?" "Boss Ting definitely has a long-term perspective." Xian Guiying smiled and pushed away the glass of wine in front of her. "Mr. Qin and I have absolutely nothing to do." "Hey, hey Miss Xian, why don''t you give me some face? Even if you don''t want to help me, at least you should give me a face and drink this wine." Xian Guiying raised her eyebrow and looked at the waiters around her. All of them were his men. Among the people doing business in the ancient city of Wuyuan, who didn''t know that the owner of this bar was notorious for being an obscene person? There were already a few young ladies who had been swindled by him when he had just arrived at Wuyuan for business. This Boss Ting had been trying to seduce her since she came to Wuyuan, but unfortunately, he didn''t succeed. Xian Guiying smiled and slowly pushed the wine glass away, saying, "Boss Ting, I appreciate your kindness. It''s just that I really don''t drink wine." "Miss Xian, don''t refuse toast. I''m trying to negotiate with you. If you don''t give me a face, then don''t blame me for being rude." Boss Ting''s face immediately turned cold, no longer showing a sorry smile. He raised a thick eyebrow and said with a cold smile. "I have been in Wuyuan for many years, as long as it''s the woman I want, I will get her no matter what. No one can stop me. Don''t even think of leaving once you enter my bar. Xian Guiying, such a proud and aloof woman, has finally fallen into my hands today. Since you don''t have any relationship with President Qin, then please go ahead." He gestured with his hand and pointed to another room not far from him. Xian Guiying smiled coldly and said in disagreement, "I always hear the rumors about Boss Ting. It seems like they are indeed true, but don''t forget that Wuyuan is also a legal place. What will happen if someone sees this?" "Who dares to come in and ruin my plans?" As he spoke, Boss Ting smiled and reached out to touch her face. *Pa!* Xian Guiying slapped his hands with an expressionless face. "I warn you, don''t touch me." "Oh wow, so this aloof beauty has a blazing temper. I love it. Brother, come on! Please bring Miss Xian inside." The waiters around her immediately threw the items in their hands and walked towards her simultaneously. In this kind of mess here, no one would bother to meddle in it. Xian Guiying had already seen through it long ago, so she had always stayed far away from these bright and green bars. She didn''t expect that in the end, she was still dragged into it by that unknown bastard Qin Gengxin. ''Qin Gengxin, you bastard!'' She secretly cursed. She didn''t know if she was cursing Qin Gengxin or Boss Ting, but at the same time, the waiters tried to grab her, but she quickly dodged to the side. Seeing that she had some agility, the smiles in Boss Ting immediately faded as he charged towards her. Xian Guiying didn''t notice there''s a man behind her and in the middle of her carelessness, he grabbed her hands tightly. "Let me go!" She struggled. "Bring the wine!" Boss Ting pressed her body on the table and just as Xian Guiying was about to scream for help, the owner looked up, and a waiter nearby immediately opened her mouth and then Boss Ting poured the wine into her mouth. Xian Guiying refused to swallow it. About a third of the alcohol was forced into her throat. She coughed repeatedly and spun her body violently. The bottle fell to the floor as she struggled. The music inside the room was too loud. After Xian Guiying left, Qin Gengxin sat silently on the couch with a heavy gaze, watching the music play on the TV for a long time without moving. He didn''t think anything when he heard the sound of arguments. After all, in a place like a bar, even if the back was emptied, there will still be some shouting noises in the front room. He had been in and out of the bar for years, so naturally, he was used to this kind of situation. It wasn''t until he faintly heard Xian Guiying''s low cries followed by a cracking sound that he frowned, got up, and walked out of the room toward the front room. "Bring Miss Xian in ~" Boss Ting pushed Xian Guiying, who was coughing until she couldn''t stand up straight, into the arms of the two tall waiters. He patted the alcohol that spilled on his body while laughing, "You''re really shrewd, tsk tsk." "What are you doing?!" Chapter 640 - It’s Always Because Of You Qin Gengxin could only see their backs from afar. It was as if he didn''t see Xian Guiying. Instead, he just looked at Boss Ting as he walked over slowly. "Ah, Mr. Qin!" Boss Ting hurriedly stood in front of him, not letting him look in Xian Guiying''s direction. The two waiters who were holding her quickly dropped her, not daring to move. They could only wait for Qin Gengxin to leave before pulling her away. Xian Guiying coughed repeatedly. Hearing Qin Gengxin''s voice, she instinctively wanted to ask for help, but her hand was caught, and her mouth was fiercely covered. No one knew what was in the bottle and she was unable to muster any strength and could only let out a "wuu" sound. "Why didn''t Mr. Qin play for a while? Do you want me to arrange some beauty for you?" Boss Ting smiled and wanted to put his arm around Qin Gengxin''s shoulder. Qin Gengxin did not look in Xian Guiying''s direction, he just smiled and said, "Sure." Just as Boss Ting was about to put his hand on his (Qin Gengxin) shoulder, Qin Gengxin''s eyes flashed. Then, he suddenly raised his fist and punched him in the face cruelly. Before Boss Ting could react, Qin Gengxin bent his knee and punched him brutally in the stomach. "Puff ..." Boss Ting was beaten until he was pushed against the wall. Then, when Qin Gengxin raised his hand and was about to hit him again, Boss Ting immediately raised his hand with an expression begging for forgiveness, "No, no, Brother Qin, what are you doing? I I, Tin Dandan, never offended you!" Qin Gengxin was not someone Boss Ting could have offended. "Brother?" Qin Gengxin gave a faint smile and punched him hard in the chin. "Who is your brother?!" "Mother?" Boss Ting was beaten until his whole body fell to the ground. He immediately cursed and raised his eyes to get up, only to see Qin Gengxin turn around and walk towards the two waiters. Boss Tin immediately understood. After hesitating for a moment, he glanced at the two waiters. Just as those waiters were about to leave with Xian Guiying, Qin Gengxin said, "Release that person!" How did the two waiters know when to stop? They were used to listening to their boss, so they immediately dragged Xian Guiying, who couldn''t even stand and ran away. "I''ll say this for the last time, let her go!" Qin Gengxin walked step by step. The lights in the front room were dim and no one could see his expression clearly. "Let go, let go! Let go of her, let go of her quickly!" At first, Boss Ting didn''t want to be beaten, but he didn''t dare offend a person like Qin Gengxin. He could only raise his hand to cover his chin as he screamed. The two waiters were startled for a moment, then they quickly released her. Xian Guiying had no strength left in her body. As soon as the two men released her, she fell to her knees on the stairs. The impact caused her to moan in pain. Qin Gengxin walked towards her without expression. As he bent down to help her, Xian Guiying clenched her teeth and pushed him away. "Don''t touch me!" Qin Gengxin ignored her words. He pushed her hands and helped her up. He looked at her messy hair and the alcohol stain on the front of her still undried clothes. He looked back at the two waiters and coldly asked, "What did you give her?" The two waiters bowed their heads, not daring to make a sound. Boss Ting walked over while rubbing his chin and said vaguely, "Mr. Qin ... It''s just a bottle of wine." Seeing Qin Gengxin''s cold expression, Boss Ting swallowed, "It''s the truth. I didn''t dare to drug her because I am afraid of getting caught up by the evidence. She has a stubborn nature, so I gave her medicine to make her lose her strength ..." With that, Boss Ting walked over to him and leaned into his ear with a fawning face, saying, "That Mr.Qin.." What exactly the name of the drug was, Xian Guiying did not listen. She only saw the cold expression on Qin Gengxin''s face. "Scram!" Qin Gengxin cursed and suddenly grabbed Xian Guiying by the waist. Her head dropped slightly, and then Qin Gengxin grabbed her head and leaned it on his shoulder. He took her out of the hall and quickly walked outside. Boss Ting quickly gave chase, "Mr. Qin ..." When he saw Qin Gengxin was gone, he scolded him rudely. He then cursed and looked at his men, "What are you waiting for?! Tomorrow morning, our bar will probably be destroyed by him. You all better clear your mind and immediately pack up all the valuables. We can use that money to make up for it! Still looking?! Go get it!" "Yes sir!" ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying felt dizzy and lightheaded. She could only feel a warm embrace hugging her tightly. As her body was laid on the soft bed, she frowned and opened her eyes under the light from the room. She saw Qin Gengxin rushing to the bathroom and washing the towel under the sink. He then walked over with the wet towel and unbutton her jacket. Xian Guiying didn''t have the strength to stop him, so she just closed her eyes. She spoke in a low, hoarse voice, "Qin Gengxin, I''ve regretted knowing you." Qin Gengxin''s hand stopped slightly, he looked at her pale face and furrowed eyebrows. He then sighed and shook his head. Then he used the towel to wipe the grape stain from her neck and around the collarbone before returning to rewash the towel and wipe her face. Seeing that he didn''t say a word and just wiped her face, Xian Guiying couldn''t bear to watch it anymore. Closing her eyes again, she said, "Every time I''m in trouble, it''s always because of you. This time is no exception." Qin Gengxin laughed. "Who asked you to be so flamboyant? Everywhere you go, people are always looking at you." Xian Guiying rolled her eyes, not in the mood to joke with him. Qin Gengxin put the towel aside and sat on the edge of the bed before raising his hand to touch her forehead, caressed her face, and said, "Luckily he didn''t give you the aphrodisiac, otherwise even ten lives couldn''t save him." "Aphrodisiac?" Xian Guiying''s face turned pale, but then she suddenly thought of something. If she was really drugged with an aphrodisiac, then who would be the cheap one at the moment? Apparently having guessed what she was thinking, Qin Gengxin chuckled. Seeing him smile, Xian Guiying wanted to turn her back on him. In the end, he held her back and said, "Alright, that''s enough. Stop acting like a brat. You don''t have any strength left in you, so don''t try to show off." She didn''t move and could only lie weakly on the bed and turned her head away from him. Qin Gengxin looked at her for a moment before gently brushing the hair on her forehead. After a while, he gently said, "Guiying, I''m sorry." Chapter 641 - A Simple Girl That Will Do Anything Xian Guiying didn''t look at him, only at the window. If she didn''t know that Wei Zhengsheng would be home with Qin Wenqian, she had to hurry home even though she was half-dead. Qin Gengxin retracted his hand and placed it beside her, gently pressing her hand against his palm. Xian Guiying frowned and tried to pull her hand away, but he wouldn''t let go. She stopped fighting and looked out the window into the darkness. At this time, the lights outside the windows were also gradually turned off, leaving only the dim light in the room. "You''re right. Ever since you met me, your life has been filled with bad luck. Since you met me, the serenity in your life has gradually disappeared. I''m the one who taught you how to be so crafty in handling the company, I''m the one who taught you how to drink, and I''m the one who taught you to be so varied." "It was I who personally transformed you into the Xian Guiying now, the one people called as aloof, unfeeling, but only I knew that the real you is actually not like that." Xian Guiying kept staring out the window, but her focus gradually lost. "You''ve hidden your weaknesses too deep, like how you were mistreated by your family just because of Cui Luixian until you ran away from home. From then on, you''re no longer willing to look back at home. In front of everyone else, you appear to be strong and magnanimous enough, they can''t see how weak you are. Perhaps only Xian Zihao can see the true you. But Guiying, you are still by my side for the longest time, so I know that you are just a simple little girl." "Very simple ..." The grip on her hand tightened. "A simple girl that will do anything for me." Xian Guiying''s gaze froze as she turned to look at him. "In those years, I know a lot of things you''ve done, including selling your shares in West Ribbon, secretly negotiating for them to sell the shares to me, and rescuing the Qin Corporation from the crisis of disaster." "I know that. I know everything." His voice was a bit hoarse as he held her hand, not letting go. "You don''t like to explain things, but when you explain about your pregnancy to me, I didn''t listen to you and deceived myself. Indeed, Qin Gengxin is a bastard, selfish enough to think of his own freedom, trying his best to push that beautiful Xian Guiying away." Qin Gengxin chuckled a little. "Actually, I understand why you left me our daughter''s death certificate. The moment I saw Qianqian''s death certificate with my own eyes, it was like a stick smashing my head, making me realize how much of a bastard I was in the blink of an eye. "I''m a bastard, right? You just want me to know that I''m a bastard!" Xian Guiying looked at him quietly and blinked slowly. "Qin Gengxin, I don''t want to chase the past anymore. You''re right, we''re all selfish. Originally, I didn''t want to get into any more conflict with you, and even more so, I didn''t want to have anything to do with you. However, I still couldn''t figure out why you were so stubborn. You are even more stubborn than me." He sighed bitterly but did not reply. "What''s the reason behind this? Is it about your grandmother? Otherwise, why would she reject me so much?" Qin Gengxin didn''t refute her, but he didn''t give her a direct answer. He simply looked at her. "Must we get divorced?" She looked at him in silence for a long time. Seeing her dry lips, Qin Gengxin got up and poured a glass of water. He came back and sat on the bed with a glass in one hand and the other wrapped around her back to help her sit up. "Is there still a taste of wine in your mouth? Drink some water and rinse your mouth. I will boil some hot water. You can drink them later and then sleep. You will be fine tomorrow morning." Xian Guiying drank a sip of water from the glass he passed to her before raising her head to look at him. Qin Gengxin was about to put the glass down when she suddenly grabbed on his sleeve. He looked at her, his eyes very calm. It was as if he was always looking for an opportunity to explain these things to her, and then he would respect her choice. This Qin Gengxin was the real Qin Gengxin and his calmness was terrifying. Xian Guiying''s eyes that had been red from the wine earlier were no longer red. She opened her mouth to ask if what he said at that time was true, whether he was really in the hospital or if he was with Bai Nuying. But as the words reached her mouth, she felt that it was foolish to ask. It was already decided that they would get a divorce, so was it really important? Moreover, she had really seen the bloodstain on the ground. It was just that she had been confused by her fear and anger, and she had not been willing to think about those things for a year. Xian Guiying just wanted to get away from the shackles in her heart. She was trying to get away from it all. She didn''t want to know the truth anymore. So what if she knew? Seeing her slowly lowering her eyes and putting down her hand that was on his sleeve, Qin Gengxin didn''t ask or say anything. Xian Guiying just leaned on the bed and calmly turned her head to look out of the window. After about two hours, the medicine effect on Xian Guiying''s body gradually disappeared. Originally, she was leaning against the head of the bed, closing her eyes to sleep but when she suddenly heard a slight noise in the room, she slowly opened her eyes and glanced into the darkness of the room. It was almost three o''clock in the morning, the sky outside was still very dark, with a relentless chirping of insects. Xian Guiying caught a glance of a figure on the nearest sofa, smoking. She didn''t know when Qin Gengxin went down to buy a box of low-cost cigarettes. He couldn''t buy a good cigarette here, but he managed to smoke it all in just two hours. The windows were open and there''s a smell of smoke in the room. The room was very dark, with only a little light. She watched for a moment, then turned on the bedside light and sat up. Seeing that she had woken up, Qin Gengxin hurriedly put the cigarette butt in the ashtray, stood up, and walked over to her. "Why are you awake? Did I disturb you?" She lifted the blanket and said in a tone not cold or warm, "The smell of smoke is too strong." She''s about to get up when Qin Gengxin helped her. "I''m sorry, but I can''t fall asleep and unknowingly smoked a few more cigarettes." "How many cigarettes you smoke has nothing to do with me." Xian Guiying looked at him without expression, then pushed him away. She got up and walked to the bathroom. "Don''t follow me. " Qin Gengxin instinctively wanted to support her, but when he heard her words, his face immediately darkened. He lowered his hand and watched as she walked into the bathroom. He stuffed his hand into his pocket and walked to the edge of the bed. He looked to the place where she had just lay down with a calm look in his eyes. A few minutes later, Xian Guiying came out of the bathroom with a wet face. Qin Gengxin looked at her while she wiped her face. Then, he looked away before hearing her say lightly, "I''m fine now. I have to go home. They''ll definitely be worried if I don''t come back tonight." "Who are they?" Qin Gengxin immediately asked. Chapter 642 - Let Go Xian Guiying didn''t look at him and knew that the answer to the question he was asking was obvious. Other than Wei Zhengsheng and Qin Wenqian, who else knew that she wasn''t home late tonight? She put down the towel, picked up the coat on the bed, and was about to put it on, but when she saw the grape stain on the coat, she frowned a little. Even though it was dirty, she still needed to wear it. After all, Wuyuan at night was quite cold. Qin Gengxin quietly looked at her back and said at a moderate pace, "Guiying, no matter how much you hate me or how much you want me to disappear, I am still Qianqian''s father. I don''t think it''s right for Wei Zhengsheng to be a father to the child." Xian Guiying''s hand stopped fiddling with the coat, and she said it indifferently, without looking back. "In these three years, Wei Zhengsheng has always diligently played the role of a father in Qianqian''s world. She is very close to him, I don''t think you can do better than him. He makes my daughter happier." Qin Gengxin''s eyes dimmed a little. "After all, I am the biological father, and this is an irreplaceable existence. If you''re willing, I''m willing to repay the lack of love that I missed in these three years for the rest of my life." Xian Guiying stood there in silence for a long time before she sneered and turned to look at him. "Qin Gengxin, do you think that I will wronged Wei Zhengsheng just for you? As long as you wave, I can immediately go and follow you?" Qin Gengxin sighed, knowing that she would answer like that. "No." "Since you can tell that I''m serious about him and since you can also tell that I''m not going to kick him from my life like you kicked me, then what''s your right to say that? For the rest of your life? Have you ever seen me in your plans and prospects in your life before this?" She laughed. "I suddenly saw a lot of things. Feelings are just an inseparable part of life, but they are not everything. Qin Gengxin, you are not my life, I am not your life! Over the years, Wei Zhengsheng has done many things for me from behind. I''m not touched or grateful, I''m just tired. I just want a man who can really give me a peaceful home. Can you imagine an outstanding man being laughed at by his peers for not being able to drink alcohol just to take me home safely and ensure my safety?" "There are a lot of things you can''t imagine and there are also a lot of things you can''t do, but Wei Zhengsheng has done all this for me. Compared to that, if I didn''t choose him, I, Xian Guiying, would be a bastard like you! I still have to say, Qin Gengxin, I am no longer a little woman who only cared about love in the past! I am already thirty years old and have a daughter! I have my goals. I have the life I want! You are just a passer-by, a person who once appeared in my heart." Xian Guiying opened the door and paused before softly replying, "We better never see each other again." Then she walked out. Qin Gengxin closed his eyes and in two seconds, he was running out. Xian Guiying walked quickly to the elevator and pushed the button. Qin Gengxin came out of the room, walked straight up to her, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her into his arms just as she was about to step into the elevator. He put his other hand on her waist and put his head near her ear, and whispered, "Guiying, please, can we not do this?" Xian Guiying never once thought he would chase her. After so many years, Qin Gengxin had never chased after her. She was stunned, then raised her hand to push him away, but he hugged her tightly. His warm lips pressed against her ears, his breath flowing all the way to her ear, and his voice was almost hoarse as he pleaded, "Guiying, you and our daughter are both my lives. I miss you, I miss Qianqian. I still remember Qianqian''s sharp voice calling me ''daddy'', it still rings in my ears. I didn''t live well in the last one year, I''ve been looking for both of you. But now, when I''ve found you, you ignored me, and you don''t want me. Qianqian also won''t recognize me. If you really don''t want to come back, how should I live?" "Qin Gengxin, let go." Xian Guiying warned. He hugged her tightly. "I won''t let go." "Let me go!" She frowned and pushed his chest away. "I won''t let go!" "You bastard! Let me go!" Xian Guiying panicked and cruelly pushed him away. "Release me now!" "I''d be a bastard if I let you go!" Xian Guiying frowned, and her body was almost kneaded by his body. She gradually gave up fighting, and her eyes looked up at the fluorescent light in the corridor. She was silent, no longer struggling. It was then that Qin Gengxin finally calmed down a little and slowly loosened his grip and looking down at her anxiously. Xian Guiying''s gaze fell on his face. She looked at him for a moment, then said, "I''ve heard that when a man gets older, he will appreciate his childish side more. Qin Gengxin, I can see now that your temper has always been that of a child''s. Although it is pure, it also hurts." "So, since I haven''t grown up yet, please spare me." Qin Gengxin took the opportunity to reveal an innocent expression, but his eyes were filled with pity. "Please spare me, okay. Come home with me." Xian Guiying looked like she wanted to laugh and she did. She laughed mockingly to herself. Suddenly, her eyes twinkled as she looked at him and said, "Do you know why I hate Cui Luixian so much but would rather leave home than compete with her?" The smile in Qin Gengxin''s eyes gradually disappeared. "Because I''m stupid." Xian Guiying laughed, "Everyone says that Xian Guiying from Xian Enterprise is very shrewd, not even a shred of profit will be given to her partner, she is stubborn like a donkey, but in reality, I am so stupid." "I am so stupid that I made myself go into such a situation for a man. Now that I''ve thought it through and my head cleared, you still want to drag me back into that mud pool?" She looked at him. "Do you think I''ll turn back?" "You are the other Cui Luixian in my heart." She said it lightly. "You have injured me to the point where I''ve been numb. In the end, you even smiled innocently, begging me to forgive you." "Qin Gengxin, we have no future, and I''ll answer you with the sentence you gave me back then." She pushed him away and because his grip on her had already loosened, she immediately took a step back, turning her back on him. "Let go of me. Don''t look into the past anymore." With that, she walked into the elevator without looking back. Her figure disappeared into the crack of the elevator door that was gradually closing. On the wedding night, Qin Gengxin had said many things, and the last thing he said when he walked out the door was, "Xian Guiying, let go." Chapter 643 - Not A Bad Woman Who Ruined Other People’s Marriages Four days later. "Ying Ying, aren''t we here for the handsome Qin guy that you''ve loved for years? Why don''t I see him with you these few days when we go to Likeng Village and Rainbow Bridge? Now we''re going to Dazhang mountain, why doesn''t he still want to go with us?" As she sipped her milk tea, Zou Mingxia inquired. Bai Nuying had intended to ask Qin Gengxin to accompany her on that day, but she had been rebuffed, and it made her attempt for him to fall in love with her even more difficult because he seemed to suspect the occurrence a year before. She didn''t want to bother him, so she and Zou Mingxia went to Likeng Village the next day to play. Qin Gengxin''s phone was turned off when she tried to call him today. She didn''t know which floor he actually lived on that residential complex because it would make him suspicious towards her if she asked about it. She couldn''t bother him right away. Otherwise, every time he saw her, he''d be reminded of what happened a year ago. After she returned from Rainbow Bridge, she decided to wander around the ancient city. In the afternoon, she felt very bored and even grew bored with the snacks sold on the street because the same stuff was sold everywhere on the street. This Wuyuan City was different from what she imagined, and it''s not as pretty as people say. "Look, there''s a group of old people dancing in the street. Aiya, the old people are wearing white clothes." Zou Mingxia walked in the direction excitedly. Bai Nuying followed her without much interest. Zou Mingxia went to chat with the elders while she sat on a stone bench under a tree and sipped milk tea while staring blankly into the distance. It was a weekend and the weather was good. There were more tourists in Wuyuan than usual, and the shouts and cheers from around were relentless. Then from the corner of her eyes, she saw a bundle of hats and scarves hanging in front of a knitwear shop. It looked very nice, more unique than those hung in many other knitwear shops. She got up and walked towards the store, but before she got there, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a fairly ordinary man walking out of the crowd. Wei Zhengsheng and Qin Wenqian went to Xian Guiying''s shop. He would chat with her from time to time and chuckle at the little girl''s happy expression. The little girl happily replied to his question while nodding her head like a chick picking rice. "Wei Zhengsheng?" Bai Nuying looked at Wei Zhengsheng in astonishment. When she saw him walk towards her, she immediately hid behind the tree and peeked. Why was he here? Wasn''t he supposed to be in America? Why did he and Qin Gengxin come to Wuyuan at the same time? Could it be that Xian Guiying really lives in Wuyuan? If not, why were they all here? As she wondered, her eyes went to the cute little girl. She was confused, and when she saw Xian Guiying walking out of the knitting shop smiling, she was even more confusing. It can''t be? "Mommy!" Qin Wenqian ran towards Xian Guiying, laughing out loud as she jumped into her arms. Bai Nuying was so shocked that she raised her hand to cover her mouth, then looked at Wei Zhengsheng''s gentle face before looking at Xian Guiying. She didn''t see the little girl''s face, but she knew that girl was very cute. This scene was like a happy family of three. "Ying Ying, what are you doing? I thought I had lost you. What are you looking at?" Zou Mingxia patted Bai Nuying on her shoulder. "Shh." Bai Nuying pushed the hand on her shoulder and pointed to Xian Guiying''s direction. "Look at the child and the man. What do you think their relationship is?" Zou Mingxia was stunned before turning to look in the direction. As Xian Guiying stood to greet the customers, the little girl immediately turned around and leaned on the man''s arms. Zou Mingxia pondered for a moment before saying, "It should be a father and daughter. Look at the man''s smile, it is clear that the little girl in front of him is his daughter. Why do you ask?" Bai Nuying didn''t say anything. She just watched Wei Zhengsheng hug the little girl and then looked at Xian Guiying, who was busy greeting the customer. "Eh? Bai Nuying, what are you going to do?" Bai Nuying threw away the milk tea and ran away. Surprised, Zou Mingxia turned to chase after her. Fifteen minutes later, Bai Nuying arrived on East Street outside the ancient city. Zou Mingxia looked towards the old residential area and walked over. "Ying Ying, what are you doing?" Zou Mingxia noticed a change in her expression and was a little worried. "I wasn''t sure of this at first, but I am not the one who does a bad thing. I''m not a bad woman who ruined other people''s marriages. I helped him get rid of women who ate grass behind his back!" Bai Nuying talked to herself as she walked to the residential area. Originally, she didn''t smile much these days, but now she feels more relaxed. "What were you saying, Ying Ying? I can''t hear it." Bai Nuying ran to the building where Qin Gengxin lived and saw him walking out of the building while making phone calls. She immediately ran towards him, smiling. "Brother Gengxin!" "I want more. You can only come back once you deal with it. As for the two contracts, called Alex, and he will help you with the entire process. If there''s anything to change, then tell me about it during the video conference in the afternoon." After Qin Gengxin finished saying that, he hung up the phone and saw a happy expression on Bai Nuying''s face. "Brother Gengxin, is Assistant Huang in a hurry to take you back to the company?" Bai Nuying asked with a smile. "There are two new projects that have just been agreed upon." He said lightly, then looked at her. "You still haven''t left Wuyuan?" "Ugh ..." Bai Nuying went to hug Qin Gengxin''s arm and said, "Brother Gengxin, I didn''t think you would be wronged. You did the right thing by divorcing her. You can''t control a woman like her, you should look for a woman who is suitable for you. Their three families are finally reunited here, what are you still doing here? Are we going back to America together?" "What family of three?" Qin Gengxin pulled his arm away from her. At first, Bai Nuying wanted to say it, but after thinking about it, she didn''t know if what she saw just now was real or not. Seeing Qin Gengxin''s slightly pale face, she did not dare say anything to provoke him, so she asked cautiously. "Brother Gengxin, why do you look so bad? Have you not slept well these few days, or are you ill?" Qin Gengxin just glanced at the girl before saying, "You guys have been playing in Wuyuan for a long time, how long do you plan to stay here? I don''t have much time for you, and your mother called me yesterday to ask me to take care of you, but Bai Nuying" He looked at her and said, "You''re not a little kid anymore. Why do I need to take care of you?" Bai Nuying froze for a moment, then laughed awkwardly. "I always like to be close with you. Indeed I am not a child anymore." "Alright then, go back after you''ve had enough fun. I''ll help you book a plane ticket." After saying that, Qin Gengxin picked up the phone again and wanted to call the airline. "Brother Gengxin!" Bai Nuying frowned, grabbed his arm, and stole the phone in his hand. "You''re not a man with a family now, even if I''m bothering you, you don''t have to hide from me, right? What are you still doing here? Also don''t push me away! I won''t leave!'' Qin Gengxin didn''t know what this was about, but he had no intention of hiding from her. He took his phone out of her hand and said, "I have something to do and there''s a video conference to be held in the afternoon. If you don''t want to leave, go play with your friend." With that, he turned and was about to leave. "Xian Guiying has a daughter with Wei Zhengsheng! Why are you still thinking about her?!" Bai Nuying suddenly shouted Chapter 644 - Mrs. Qin Coming To Wuyuan I Qin Gengxin stopped in his tracks, turned around, and looked at her. "Who told you that?" "I saw it with my own eyes, how is it fake? Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng have a daughter, who is about four years old. The little girl calling Xian Guiying ''mommy,'' and she is very related to Wei Zhengsheng. Isn''t that like a family of three people? You''ve been in Wuyuan for a while, don''t tell me that they hid this from you?" Bai Nuying said with a bit of embarrassment, as if she was embarrassed for what Xian Guiying had done. Qin Gengxin pursed his lip, looked at her coldly, and left without saying a word. "Brother Gengxin, did you hear what I just said? I said Xian Guiying already has a kid with other men!" Bai Nuying chased after him and blocked his path. Qin Gengxin looked at her without saying a word. Bai Nuying was clearly not young, but she was still so naive and did not understand what had happened. "Bai Nuying." He looked at her, and though his face was a little pale, he said every word seriously, "The child is called Qin Wenqian. Her surname is Qin. My daughter." With that, he walked past her. At the same time, he picked up his cell phone and called the airlines, and booked two flights back to the United States for Bai Nuying and Zou Mingxia. Bai Nuying remained frozen in her spot with a shocked expression on her face. "Ying Ying, what''s wrong?" Zou Mingxia ran towards Bai Nuying and nudged her when she saw her in a daze. Her eyes that looked at Qin Gengxin''s figure didn''t move for a long time. ? ? ? ? "Are you sure Gengxin is in Wuyuan?" Mrs. Qin sat in a taxi, on the phone, and staring out the window at the lush mountains surrounding the highway. She''d only just stepped off the plane. During the Spring Festival, Qin Gengxin returned to China to spend the new year with his parents, but Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian did not. Because her son didn''t bring his wife and daughter back to the Qin Family Residence, Mrs. Qin was worried that something might happen between the husband and wife. Finally, she learned that his son had been living in the company for about a year and hadn''t returned to the home he and Xian Guiying shared. And the person in charge of Xian Enterprise was no longer Xian Guiying. All of these signals reminded her that her son''s and daughter-in- law''s lives were far from tranquil. In actuality, the two of them do not share a residence. "This... Madam, you know that I only work for President Qin, he is my employer; I should not have told you about his whereabouts to Wuyuan, but you are, after all, his mother, so how can I trick you?" Huang Jingguo complained on the phone. Mrs. Qin hung up the phone and took time to consider her options before contacting Qin Gengxin''s number. Before she could do that, the phone in her hand ringing. Mrs. Qin arched an eyebrow as she looked at the caller ID. Huang Jingguo''s action was lightning rapid. "Hello? Gengxin." "Mom, where are you?" Qin Gengxin inquires. "I''m on my way; I''ll be in Wuyuan Ancient City in about ten minutes. What did Huang Jingguo just say to you?" "Mom, did you come alone?" Qin Gengxin''s voice carried a sigh as he asked. "Of course, who else could come with me? Your grandma is ill after returning from seeing her old acquaintance in H City and your dad is rarely at home. Ever since you took over the company, he''s spent every day playing golf with his old friends, claiming that it''s a type of exercise, so it leaves me. I''m the free one." Mrs. Qin smiled and continued, "Son, why didn''t you tell me that you went to Wuyuan? Why don''t you invite me to join in the fun?" Her remarks have a very clear meaning behind them. Otherwise, why would she use such a tone if she didn''t know why her son was coming to Wuyuan? Qin Gengxin rubbed his temples, his head throbbing. "The company is planning to do a project in the Wuyuan Business District; I have to inspect the location. After all, I am about to return to the United States, that''s why I didn''t tell you about it. Where do you want to go later? I''ll accompany you." "No need, I''ll walk around the ancient city and find you at dinner time." Mrs. Qin took out a freshly printed picture from the bag. It showed a knitwear shop in the ancient city. The back of the woman standing in front of the shop looked very familiar to her. It was precisely because of that figure, Mrs. Qin decided to come to Wuyuan. After all, she was a woman in her fifties and she could not endure such hardships, but she only had a son. If her son''s marriage was not blissful or if something were to happen to him, she would not be able to sleep at night. Qin Gengxin was about to say something, but Mrs. Qin hung up the phone and turned to look at the surrounding mountains. She felt that the air was not bad here, at least there was no haze. When the call was hung up, Qin Gengxin stood by the window and felt his head about to explode. Right now, he was in a messy state. He couldn''t even hug his own daughter and his wife ignoring him. Even so, he didn''t want to use force on them. Wouldn''t his mother''s presence only add fuel to the fire? "Mr. Qin, the nice and adorable girl living in front of us will soon be back. Do we have to make a cake or cookies for her today? Yesterday I went and purchased many ingredients, so I could make a lot of sweets." Nanny Yuan came out from the kitchen and asked."But whenever I bring the food, the nanny would always look suspiciously at me. How annoying. Fortunately, this child likes to eat. Otherwise, I think that nanny would have already chased me away." Qin Gengxin closed the laptop on the table by the window and rubbed the space between his eyebrows. "Stop it." A few days have passed. When Qin Gengxin came out, he could always see the garbage bag at the door of Xian Guiying''s house. Inside the bag, all of Nanny Yuan''s sweet snacks. They were almost never eaten. Xian Guiying already suspected he was living in the opposite house, that''s why Qin Wenqian didn''t eat anything Nanny Yuan gave to her. He picked up his phone. "Huang Jingguo, while my mother is not in H City, sent someone to help me check some things on the Qin Family." He looked at Qin Wenqian, who had just returned from kindergarten through the window. "Twenty-six years ago, during a military equipment corruption incident, my grandfather had died. There''s something suspicious about his death. Find the cause." Chapter 645 - Mrs. Qin Coming To Wuyuan II After hanging up the phone, Qin Gengxin walked out of the house. He knew the way from the airport to the ancient city, and before his mother met Xian Guiying, he had to shift her attention away first. If his mother had known about what had happened between him and Xian Guiying, then the Qin Family''s Second World War would probably have erupted. "Grandma, today, the kindergarten teacher taught us to draw chickens and geese. The geese I drew were appreciated by the teacher." Qin Wenqian was climbing the stairs, panting as she spoke to the nanny beside her. Just then, Qin Gengxin walked downstairs. Qin Wenqian raised her head and saw him. Immediately, like a reflex, she ran behind the nanny, hugging her leg. Her attitude was definitely equivalent to Xian Guiying''s attitude. More painful than the feeling of stabbing his heart with a knife. Qin Gengxin''s footsteps stopped. He looked at his daughter, who was hiding behind the nanny''s legs. He just looked at her with a gentle look, knowing that the child didn''t want to see him. Qin Wenqian looked away, avoiding his gaze. The nanny knew that the child was afraid of him, so she picked up Qin Wenqian, nodded politely to Qin Gengxin, and rushed upstairs. Qin Gengxin looked at Qin Wenqian, who was lying on the nanny''s shoulder. "Qianqian, you don''t want daddy anymore, do you?" Qin Wenqian immediately turned her head to the side and buried her face in the nanny''s neck, ignoring him. Qin Gengxin smiled bitterly. If it wasn''t because he was afraid of disturbing the child, if it wasn''t because of his consideration of her daughter''s body and health, how could he possibly approach her step by step like this? In fact, the most direct method was to take the child away. As long as the father and the daughter were together, as long as Qin Wenqian was by his side, as long as he strives, the child will surely accept him. However, once Qin Wenqian left Xian Guiying, the situation would get worse. If he used the method of coercion, then he would actually be sentenced to death. If he did that, he would never be able to see the mother and daughter pair again. Because Qin Gengxin understood Xian Guiying very well, he could only slowly soften their hearts step by step. However, how exactly he will break down the wall in Xian Guiying''s heart, no one knows. How could he make his daughter, who was reluctant to recognize him, could happily call him "daddy'' again, no one knows. ? ? ? ? Mrs. Qin had long suspected that her son, who was smarter than a monkey, would go and intercept her. She had told the driver to change routes and entered the ancient city from the train station long ago. Having successfully intercepted Qin Gengxin, Mrs. Qin proceeded to the location shown in the photo and asked for directions to the ancient city. She knew that the place in the photo was on Square Street, so she walked towards the place under the local''s guidance. When she found the knitwear shop, Mrs. Qin held up the photo and compared the shop to the one in the photo. When she finally confirmed it, she put the photo in her hand down and suddenly saw a handsome man standing on a high stool with a hammer. He removed the decorative door lamp at the front of the shop and replaced it with a new one. Mrs. Qin was stunned to see the man. Xian Guiying immediately brought water to wash his hands and then used a wet towel to wipe the sweat from the side of his face. Mrs. Qin narrowed her eyes and walked briskly. "Xian Guiying, what are you doing?!" The door lamp that broke not long ago was finally replaced by Wei Zhengsheng. The weather today was very hot, so Xian Guiying helped him wipe the sweat to prevent it from falling on his clothes. The sudden voice behind her made her instinctively turn around. Mrs. Qin''s face was cold when she saw her daughter-in-law so close to another man. The word "mom" stuck in Xian Guiying''s throat. She didn''t expect Mrs. Qin to suddenly appear here, so she was shocked. When she realized what Mrs. Qin saw, Xian Guiying''s expression turned so pale that she immediately released her hand from Wei Zhengsheng''s face. She stepped back and looked at Mrs. Qin. After hesitation, she said, "Mom." After all, she hadn''t really divorced. Thinking about her actions just now, she was actually just cleaning his sweat. However, in Mrs. Qin''s eyes, it''s still possible she misunderstood. Xian Guiying didn''t think Mrs. Qin would be here no matter what. When Xian Guiying called "mom", even though Wei Zhengsheng had never seen Mrs. Qin before, he could tell roughly from her expression about her identity. He put the hammer in his hand and wiped his face with a towel. Xian Guiying looked at him and they understood each other secretly. "Xian Guiying! What do you mean by this?" Mrs. Qin wanted a face, so she walked inside the shop quickly but lowered her voice to a whisper. The shouts from before had caught the attention of the surrounding hawkers. After all, in this era, everyone loves to watch gossip. In the past half month, Xian Guiying''s shop had been bustling with handsome men coming and going. Everyone had been whispering to each other for some time now, but they have never said it out loud in the open. At this moment, this woman who looked like Xian Guiying''s mother or mother-in-law suddenly appeared and her presence made everyone glance at her. Xian Guiying was magnanimous in front of Qin Gengxin and Wei Zhengsheng, but when facing her mother-in-law, even if she was magnanimous, she still understood what kind of woman she was in the eyes of this old woman. "Mrs. Qin." Before Xian Guiying could speak, Wei Zhengsheng stretched out his hand towards her and greeted, "Hello, I''m Wei Zhengsheng." "Wei Zhengsheng?" The anger in Mrs. Qin''s eyes still hadn''t faded, and in the blink of an eye, she stared at him coldly. Still, there was a bit of disbelief in her voice. "Are you the CEO of Xian Enterprise owned by Xian Zihao?" "It''s me." Wei Zhengsheng smiled faintly. Qin Corporation was created by Mrs. Qin''s husband, Qin Xiaowen. Although he gave the company to Qin Gengxin, he still often read the business magazines and business news. Mrs. Qin often saw some business news on the side, so she naturally knew that Wei Zhengsheng was the current head of Xian''s after Xian Zihao and Xian Guiying. Because of this, Mrs. Qin felt that perhaps Xian Guiying''s relationship with Wei Zhengsheng was not as bad as she had imagined. Her eyes narrowed before she looked at Xian Guiying coldly. "Guiying, what exactly had happened?" The question covered many things. Why was Xian Guiying in Wuyuan? Why did her son come here? Why did Xian Guiying open a shop here and why was she and Wei Zhengsheng so close? "Mom." Not to mention what the Old Woman had done to her, Xian Guiying had never officially entered the Qin Family Residence before. After being married to Qin Gengxin, she never felt that she was the daughter-in-law of the Qin Family. However, due to her politeness, she still had to call Mrs. Qin'' mom''. If she didn''t, it would only make Mrs. Qin angrier, and the incident would develop to an unimaginable extent because of Mrs. Qin''s interference. "Please sit down." Xian Guiying went to the storeroom and brought a chair with her before signaling Mrs. Qin to sit down. Mrs. Qin looked at the hawkers around who were looking in this direction and turned her gaze towards them. Although she didn''t know the situation and didn''t know what Xian Guiying was doing, she hated the attitude of these people who spent their days hoping to meddle other people''s problems so that they could spread gossip. She frowned as she looked inside the shop. She could not imagine that the daughter of the Xian Family would be able to survive in such a cramped shop. "Please sit down." Wei Zhengsheng poured a cup of water and gave it to Mrs. Qin. Mrs. Qin glanced at him but did not accept the cup of water. Instead, she turned and looked at Xian Guiying. "I''m not going to sit down, Guiying. You''d better give me a reasonable explanation for what happened a moment ago, otherwise I won''t recognize you and kick you out of the Qin Family!" Chapter 646 - Mrs. Qin Coming To Wuyuan III "Mrs. Qin, you have misunderstood." Wei Zhengsheng frowned slightly at the harsh tone of Mrs. Qin. Xian Guiying glanced at him, indicating that she would solve her own problem and not let it bother him. Wei Zhengsheng put down the cup without expression. Although he was not happy with Mrs. Qin''s attitude, she remained an elder. Also, Xian Guiying''s glare showed that she didn''t want him to interfere, so he left the shop without a glance. Indeed, Mrs. Qin had misunderstood him. Whatever the reason, if he intervenes again, it will only add to the chaos. After all, Xian Guiying was not really divorced. This was the biggest moral barrier between them. Mrs. Qin just looked at Xian Guiying, who was standing next to her. When Wei Zhengsheng left, Mrs. Qin sat in a chair, placed her handbag on her lap, and looked up at her, waiting for her explanation. People like Mrs. Qin were willing to give Xian Guiying a chance to explain, not because she valued her and treated her as a daughter-in-law, but because she wanted to believe that this was just a misunderstanding and not because Xian Guiying was actually hanging out with another man outside. She did not want her own son to suffer such grievances, and, moreover, she did not want her son and the whole Qin Family to lose their faces because of this. Although Xian Guiying didn''t have much contact with Mrs. Qin, she understood her attitude. Seeing Mrs. Qin''s gaze, she calmly said, "Mother, even if Wei Zhengsheng and I have nothing to do with each other, but because you are here and sitting in front of me, I don''t have to hide some things from you." Mrs. Qin raised an eyebrow as the feeling of a bad premonition arose in her heart. "I sent the divorce agreement a year ago, but he didn''t sign it. Recently, I filed for a forced divorce in the H City People''s Court. Soon, I will no longer be your daughter-in-law." "What?! You bitch!" Mrs. Qin suddenly stood up and suddenly raised her hand to slap Xian Guiying''s face. No matter how agile Xian Guiying was, she would never have thought that Mrs. Qin would suddenly stand up and hit her in a rage. There was no time to dodge, and her face was slapped hard. She gritted her teeth and endured the pain while looking at the angry Mrs. Qin in front of her indifferently, "You''d better figure out the reason for our divorce, instead of defending your son without knowing anything." "Do you think I''m blind?" Mrs. Qin pointed at her. "I saw it clearly at the door just now. You and Wei Zhengsheng.." Mrs. Qin suddenly scoffed, "Xian Guiying, oh Xian Guiying, it looks like you''ve done something embarrassing with this Wei guy in the company! Don''t think I was unaware that my son hadn''t returned home in three years. After all, I am the person who gave birth to him, and even if you guys excellent in acting, I can still tell that he doesn''t go back often. I am giving face to my son, that''s why I don''t expose you. It seems like in the days when he didn''t go back, you were together with that Wei guy!" "Mrs. Qin, please be more respectful!" It was unknown when Wei Zhengsheng returned, but he stood in front of the door and said in a deep voice. Mrs. Qin immediately turned and looked at him. "Is Xian Zihao blind? Are you actually reusing a guy who is willing to be a lover to be a CEO? What is your right to make me respect you? She, Xian Guiying, is so shameless that she really dares to have an affair with someone! Shall I not scold her?" "You bitch! She actually dared to take the initiative to file for divorce! Do you want our Qin Family to lose face completely?" Mrs. Qin suddenly cursed as she turned around, lifting the bag in her hand and smashing it into Xian Guiying''s head. "Guiying!" Seeing that Xian Guiying didn''t want to avoid the attack, Wei Zhengsheng quickly approached her and tried to pull her away. "You bastard!" Mrs. Qin lifted the bag to smash her head again. Wei Zhengsheng pulled Xian Guiying behind him and raised his other hand to stop Mrs. Qin''s arm. Before Mrs. Qin''s bag fell, her arm was suddenly gripped tightly. The hand did not belong to Wei Zhengshend, but it was faster and the person pulled Mrs. Qin back. "Who is trying to stop me?!" Mrs. Qin turned angrily, but her expression immediately froze. "Son " Qin Gengxin''s eyes were bloodshot as he gripped Mrs. Qin''s arm tightly. "Mom, what are you trying to do?" Xian Guiying didn''t dodge. When she was hit by Mrs. Qin''s bag, it was unknown whether the bottle of skincare products in Mrs. Qin''s bag hit her or something hard. By that time, her head had already turned red. "Does that hurt?" Wei Zhengsheng raised his hand to peel part of her hair. The skin didn''t break, but it was still a little bit red, so scary. Qin Gengxin held Mrs. Qin''s arm tightly, his gaze never leaving her hand. His knuckles were whitened, as if he was doing his best to hold her back. Mrs. Qin had never seen her son''s expression before and couldn''t help but tremble. Although the anger in her heart had not yet subsided, she suddenly realized what she had done. However, this was a place where everyone was during the day. With her making a fuss in the shop, there were already many vendors standing outside the door, pointing fingers at her. It looked like Xian Guiying could no longer open the shop. "Son, what is it? Are you still trying to protect her?" Mrs. Qin had to control her anger for a while. After all, as a highly educated woman, she shouldn''t have made a fuss in front of so many people, but she was really too angry. "Put your hands down first, you can''t hurt her in any way!" Qin Gengxin gripped her hand forcibly and turned towards Xian Guiying and, at this moment, she pushed Wei Zhengsheng away, looking straight at him. as if she could see no one but Qin Gengxin. Her gaze was very faint, so faint that it made Qin Gengxin''s heart feel as though it had fallen to the deepest depths. "Qin Gengxin." Her forehead was swollen and her face was pale, but her expression was cold and firm. "This marriage has ended!" Qin Gengxin''s grip on Mrs. Qin''s arm was a little loose. "You bitch! You are already caught red-handed, yet you dare to speak big like that. I think you really deserve to be beaten!" Mrs. Qin''s anger rose again. The bag in her hand was snatched by Qin Gengxin. Mrs. Qin raised her other hand to slap her face again. "Mom!" "Mrs. Qin!" Wei Zhengsheng pulled Xian Guiying back, and Qin Gengxin immediately stood in front of Mrs. Qin, who almost scratched his face and forcefully lowered her hand. "Gengxin, are you crazy? This woman has given you a green hat, and you still want to protect her? Have you been drugged?!" "That''s not the truth. Calm down first, I''ll explain it to you later." Qin Gengxin forcefully turned Mrs. Qin''s body, half pushing her towards the outside. "Why do I have to calm down?! There''s still a need to explain? Xian Guiying has already brought a divorce lawsuit. A woman from the Xian Family really trampled us from the Qin Family under her feet! Let me tell you, Xian Guiying, don''t think that your father and grandfather initially had a higher rank than our Qin Family Elders. Our Qin Family business is bigger than your Xian Family, don''t think that you are some outstanding young miss!" Mrs. Qin angrily shook Qin Gengxin''s hand. "Enough, don''t push me! I can walk by myself!" Xian Guiying remained silent all the time. Even as Mrs. Qin walked out of the shop, she still said something harsh. Xian Guiying looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who worried her, and her lips slightly curled. "Don''t worry about me, I''m fine." "I''ll get some ice bags. Your forehead is so swollen." Wei Zhengsheng sighed and was about to walk out when he saw Qin Gengxin standing at the door. He stopped and looked at him with a frown, "Why aren''t you leaving? You want to wait for her to drive you out?" Chapter 647 - She Doesn’t Want To See Me Qin Gengxin didn''t look at him. His gaze was focused on Xian Guiying, who stood silently inside the shop without saying a word to him. "Are you all right?" As he spoke, he began to walk towards her. Wei Zhengsheng raised his hand to stop him. Qin Gengxin stopped walking and looked at the annoying bug in front of him. He looked at Wei Zhengsheng with an expressionless face. "Wei Zhengsheng, we''re not divorced yet, you should know that." Qin Gengxin looked at him calmly. He can''t wait. Towards a rational man like Wei Zhengsheng, Qin Gengxin was naturally not inferior to him. Moreover, at this point, he did not want to provoke any more conflict. Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything. He looked at Xian Guiying, who stood there motionless and not saying a word. He then turned and looked at Qin Gengxin, who looked at him coldly. "Three feet of ice, not one day''s worth of cold." 1 Wei Zhengsheng said. Qin Gengxin''s expression did not change. He just looked at him calmly. "So you want to melt this layer of ice with your hands?" Mrs. Qin was so angry that her back was facing the door, waiting for Qin Gengxin to come out and explain to her. Still, she overheard their conversation in front of the door and immediately turned to Wei Zhengsheng, who was standing in front of the door, "What do you mean by three feet of ice? What do you know?" With that, she looked at Xian Guiying. "Xian Guiying, how do you think we''ve tolerated you all this time? After the marriage, you never entered the Qin Family''s door, not even once. If we didn''t visit you in Boston, if Gengxin hadn''t asked Assistant Huang to send us photos of the child, or if he wouldn''t have called us occasionally, saying that you guys don''t have time, and that you told him to say hello to us, if he hadn''t been behind your back all these years, do you think your life could be so quiet these few years?" "What do you mean by three feet of ice? Isn''t my son good enough for you? I don''t know why he wouldn''t want to come home to see you and your daughter and I don''t know why he never explained it, but he never said a word about you in front of us, and always defended you when we weren''t happy with you. On the surface, we can''t see the harmony and disharmony between the two of you husband and wife, but what Xiaowen and I saw was our son protecting you from behind!" "Use your smart brain to figure it out! You never stepped into the Qin Family''s door after you were married; have you ever wondered why we never called you? Why didn''t Xiaowen and I calmly ask for the reason? If it weren''t for Gengxin blocking these things for you, do you think your days would be that easy?!" Wei Zhengsheng seemed to have understood something and looked directly at Qin Gengxin. Xian Guiying''s gaze finally fell on Qin Gengxin because of Mrs. Qin''s words. She looked at him with a layer of mist covering her eyes. She couldn''t see him clearly, nor could she understand him. "Mom, wait for me outside for a moment." Qin Gengxin tried his best to stay calm as he spoke to Mrs. Qin. Mrs. Qin held her breath and looked at Xian Guiying. She turned and went down the two bluestone steps, her hands across her chest, and looked at the people around her. "What are you looking at? Haven''t you seen a mother-in-law quarrel with daughter-in-law before?" The crowd started whispering again, still pointing at them. Mrs. Qin bit her lip and covered her face with a shawl that covered her neck. She then went to a less crowded place to make a call. Wei Zhengsheng slowly lowered his hand as if thinking about what Mrs. Qin had just said. He looked at Qin Gengxin with suspicion and disbelief. "Guiying." Qin Gengxin didn''t enter the shop. He didn''t want to provoke her further. "Regarding my mother''s problem, I am very sorry. She appeared in Wuyuan out of nowhere. I didn''t think she would immediately come to see you. For the harm you suffered today, if you think that if you beat her up again, it would ease your hatred a little, then do it on me." Xian Guiying closed her eyes and frowned without saying anything. No one knew what she was thinking. Wei Zhengsheng realized that she was not in good shape. Her face looked pale and transparent. He walked towards her and was about to grab her arm as she opened her eyes and looked straight towards Qin Gengxin. "Qin Gengxin, I was really curious why your parents never questioned me about my absence for all these years." Her voice was slow, and when she spoke, it didn''t appear to have much strength or effort. "If what your mother said is true, then I really don''t understand you, at all." She looked at him. Her eyes were very calm. Gradually, they became empty until she suddenly closed her eyes and fell down. "Guiying!" "Guiying!" Wei Zhengsheng quickly held her body, preventing her from falling to the ground, and in the blink of an eye, Qin Gengxin quickly approached and put her arm around his shoulder. Wei Zhengsheng frowned as he looked at him. "I ...I''''m fine ..." The red swelling on her forehead got redder. Xian Guiying couldn''t gather strength. With just one sentence, her head fell helplessly into Wei Zhengsheng''s arms. The next second, Qin Gengxin slowly released his grip and let Wei Zhengsheng pick her up. He then said in a hoarse voice, "My car is at the entrance of the ancient city. Here is the car key; please take her to the nearest hospital." Wei Zhengsheng looked at him with a confused expression. "She doesn''t want to see me." Qin Gengxin looked at him with grim eyes. "Take care of her." Wei Zhengsheng looked at the pale-faced Xian Guiying in his arms and took the key. Then, he got up and led her out of the shop. When the people around the door saw this sight, they immediately retreated in fear and made way for him to rush out with the woman in his arms. Qin Gengxin''s hand rested on the wooden cabinet next to him, his fingers gradually tightening their grip on the edge of the cabinet. "Gengxin, what happened?" After Mrs. Qin made the call, she turned around and saw Wei Zhengsheng carrying Xian Guiying away and immediately returned. Seeing Qin Gengxin standing there silently, she asked confusedly. Qin Gengxin slowly turned to look at her, his gaze falling on the bag. "What''s in your bag?" Mrs. Qin paused for a moment, thinking of Xian Guiying''s expression when she hit her a moment ago. She then whispered, "It''s nothing." Qin Gengxin pursed his lips and said nothing. He walked over and picked up the bag. Opening the bag, he saw several bottles of skincare products made of glass at the bottom. Seeing him take out the bottle from the bag, Mrs. Qin pulled back the bag. "I can''t kill her with it! Who knows if she was pretending to faint? Let me tell you, Gengxin, because you''re my son and a man, as a mother, I shouldn''t have bothered too much about a lot of things related to your life, but what has happened between you and Xian Guiying all this time? Why is she so determined to get a divorce? And what happened between her and Wei Zhengsheng?" Qin Gengxin looked in the direction of where Wei Zhengsheng had left. Then, after a moment of silence, he asked, "How long do you plan to stay in Wuyuan?" Seeing him react in such a way... Mrs. Qin was very unhappy with the question, but she frowned when she saw there were so many spectators around her. She didn''t want to say too much in front of so many people, so she just said, "Let''s talk about it after you''ve solved your problem." Just as Qin Gengxin frowned and wanted to say something, Mrs. Qin looked at him. "You dare to ask me not to interfere in your problems? Gengxin, I''m your mother! If I come back like this, do you think I''ll be able to sleep at home?" Qin Gengxin rolled his eyes, put his hand in his pocket, and sighed. "Alright, I''ll arrange a place for you to stay first. We''ll discuss it when the time comes." With that, he left the shop and walked towards East Street. Then Mrs. Qin left contentedly. . . Glossary: 1 It takes time to achieve satisfactory results, similar to Rome was not built in a day. Imagine if Jiang Ruolan married Qin Gengxin and had Mrs. Qin as her mother-in-law. Be glad that she''s married to Xian Zihao. :) Chapter 648 - I’m Sorry At Wuyuan City People''s Hospital. "The patient suffered a mild concussion. We examined her and discovered that her injury was minor. However, she had to stay in the hospital for two to three days for observation." Wei Zhengsheng looked at Xian Guiying, who was lying on the bed with an IV drip in her hand. He then asked the doctor. "Are you sure it''s light? There''s nothing wrong with her, right?" The doctor turned to look at him. "Often, after waking up, symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, lack of concentration, blood pressure, breathing, and pulse are basically normal. I know what you''re worried about, but you have to trust us. Her injury was not serious. If you don''t trust me, I''ll ask someone to do an X-ray scan tomorrow morning. That way, you don''t have to be worried." Wei Zhengsheng nodded. "Alright, thank you." This was a hospital in Wuyuan City and Wei Shanyuan was not here either. He wasn''t sure if a hospital in a city like this was trustworthy or not, so he was indeed a bit worried. After the doctor left, Wei Zhengsheng walked to the bed and touched Xian Guiying''s forehead. The red spot on her forehead was smeared with medicine applied by the doctor. Since there was no blood in it, it could only be smeared with some anti-swelling and anti-silting medications. "How are you feeling? Does your head still hurt?" He asked. Xian Guiying slowly opened her eyes, looked at him, and smiled. "I''m okay. It''s much better now." Wei Zhengsheng sighed and withdrew his hand. "Why don''t you dodge just now?" Xian Guiying smirked. "I can hide for a while, but can I hide for the rest of my life? I will have to face it sooner or later. The people of the Qin Family will not let it go. They''ll also go to the Xian Residence to find out what happened between Qin Gengxin and me. I much preferred to face her, rather than let her create trouble in my family." Actually, Mrs. Qin was not a rude person. She''s just too angry. Xian Guiying didn''t want the Xian Family to be involved. She didn''t want to have anything to do with the Xian Family. "You''re really brave. But, if something goes wrong, have you ever thought about the consequences?" Wei Zhengsheng looked at the IV drip in her hand as he spoke and then looked at her. "You will be required to stay here for two to three days for observation. In the meantime, don''t think of anything else." Xian Guiying also knew that her concussions required careful observation, so she didn''t try to be brave. "Qianqian..." "I''ll call Mrs. Zhang and ask her to take care of the child for a day. I''ll check on her condition tomorrow, and then I''ll take care of the child, so you don''t have to be worried." Xian Guiying closed her eyes. "Alright." "Take a nap. I''ll go to the registration room and take care of some formalities." With that, Wei Zhengsheng got up and walked out of the ward. Xian Guiying lay quietly on the bed. ''On the surface, we can''t see the harmony and disharmony between the two of you, husband and wife, but what Xiaowen and I saw was our son protecting you from behind you!'' ''Use your smart brain to figure it out! You never stepped into the Qin Family''s door after you were married; have you ever wondered why we never called you? Why didn''t Xiaowen and I calmly ask for the reason? If it weren''t for Gengxin blocking these things for you, do you think your days would be that easy?!'' Mrs. Qin''s words kept echoing in her ears. She frowned and slowly opened her eyes, looking at the snow-white walls of the ward. They had been married for a while, and in the two years after their marriage, Qin Gengxin had never revealed himself in front of a mother and daughter pair. If the hatred against her had reached a certain level, he should not have protected her in front of the people of the Qin Family. Why? Her head felt hurt thinking about it. She raised her hand and rubbed the wound. The pain from the wound was still very strong, but no longer as painful as when she was hit. In her mind, she kept thinking of the past that she had suppressed in her heart and now it was becoming blurred. There were a lot of things going on. Twelve years. What had happened in twelve years that she didn''t know? Twelve years ago, when he was drunk and leaned on her shoulder like a little child, as he pretended to flirt with her while eating her tofu, a deep sense of love for her could be seen in his eyes. She didn''t know if it was love or what. She also didn''t know when Qin Gengxin started putting her in her heart. But the reason she lasted so long in this marriage was that the way he looked at her was so different. Qin Gengxin could play with anyone, but he wouldn''t play her like this. A woman''s sixth sense was very strong. If he didn''t have feelings for her, she wouldn''t have waited for him for years. But then, the way he treated her... Qin Gengxin, what was this? ? ? ? ? At first, Qin Gengxin wanted to arrange for Mrs. Qin to stay in a nice hotel, but she refused to stay there. Even though he had the ability, as her son, he could not resist her wishes. So, in the end, he had to take her back to his house. At 4:30 in the evening, after Qin Gengxin finished with the video conference in the room, he saw Mrs. Qin chatting with Nanny Yuan. Seeing that she was preoccupied, he quietly left the house. Even though he didn''t go to the hospital, he kept getting news from the hospital on his phone. He was aware of Xian Guiying''s condition as well as the room''s number in which she was staying. When he arrived, he saw Wei Zhengsheng pouring hot water into a cup through the slightly open ward door. Wei Zhengsheng put the straw into the cup and carefully helped Xian Guiying drink it. Standing outside the ward, Qin Gengxin slowly lowered his hand from the doorknob and watched the scene inside. Wei Zhengsheng bent down and hugged her. He lifted Xian Guiying''s hair and helped her tie it into a ponytail before helping her lying on a pillow. His moves were gentle and intimate. Xian Guiying suddenly received a text message. Wei Zhengsheng handed the phone to her. She opened it and saw the text was from Qin Gengxin. Although she had deleted his number, his personal number hadn''t changed in the past few years and she still remembered it. ''I''m sorry.'' No additional explanation, no painstaking request for forgiveness, just two words: I''m sorry. Xian Guiying looked at the phone screen with a calm expression. She raised her head to look at the slightly open door and saw the back figure of someone. She held the phone and didn''t speak for a long time. Chapter 649 - Do You Really Like Uncle Wei Qin Gengxin received a call from Mrs. Qin on his way home. As he walked up the stairs, he saw Qin Wenqian was standing by the wall in the dark corridor. Seeing Qin Gengxin walking towards her, she turned her back on him. "Qianqian, you don''t know grandma anymore? Come inside quickly with grandma. It''s freezing outside, I don''t want you to catch a fever." Mrs. Qin squatted next to Qin Wenqian and said patiently. The child did not respond. Without a word, she leaned against the wall and looked down. "What is happening?" Qin Gengxin asked. Mrs. Qin sighed, "I''m not too sure either. Why didn''t you tell me that Qianqian lived in the opposite house? This child, since she was born, as her grandmother, I didn''t get a chance to love her. Look at her. She''s not friendly with me at all. After all, I am her blood grandmother." Nanny Yuan came out and looked at him before hurriedly saying, "Mr. Qin, the nanny opposite us, said that this child''s mother has something to do today and can''t come back, but she (Nanny Zhang) also has something urgent to do and needs to leave for two hours. Because I frequently sent candy to this child and this nanny already knew me, she was concerned that something would happen to the child after leaving her alone in the house for so long, so she asked me to look after her, but when the child saw Mrs. Qin, she ran out and refused to enter the house. The nanny is already gone and I don''t dare to make any decisions. That''s why I''m calling you back. I see that you really care about this child. Could you please..." A moment ago, when Mrs. Qin said that she was the grandmother of a child, Nanny Yuan was already frightened. She didn''t know what was going on, but she didn''t dare ask too much. As Qin Gengxin walked up the last flight of stairs, she closed her mouth. "Qianqian, can you talk to grandmother for a moment? Don''t ignore grandma, grandma would be sad." No matter how bad the relationship with her mother, the child was still a close relative. Mrs. Qin became even more agitated when she saw how much Qin Wenqian didn''t recognize her. She raised her hand to hold the child''s shoulder and asked, "Qingqing, do you want to go home with grandmother?" "Mom, you go inside first." Qin Gengxin said as he walked closer. Mrs. Qin raised her eyes and looked at him. "What''s wrong with this child? Why won''t she talk to me?" "Go inside first." Mrs. Qin could not bear to let the child go, but Qin Wenqian just stood there indifferently, not caring about anything else. She clearly didn''t wear much, and now that the temperature in the corridors was so cold, she stubbornly leaned against the wall and refused to leave the door of her house. Mrs. Qin sighed and stood up. "I really don''t understand you guys!" She then walked inside Qin Gengxin''s house. Qin Wenqian stood alone against the door of her house. When Qin Gengxin walked to her side, she did not respond. Instead, she just stubbornly looked at the big words of blessing taped to the door, as if she were waiting for something. "Qianqian." Qin Gengxin stretched out his hand to caress his daughter''s head. With soft hair on his palms, it made his palms feel hot. He slid his hand over her shoulder. "Aren''t you cold?" Qin Wenqian ignored him, but her body twisted in resistance as she told him to take his hand away. Qin Gengxin put his hand on her shoulder and said softly, "Come inside with daddy." Qin Wenqian continued to ignore him as she stared at the door with an indifferent expression, as if she could not hear his voice and could not feel his presence. This girl was indeed following Xian Guiying''s behavior. Qin Gengxin didn''t know whether to laugh or cry at the sight of her childish appearance. He stroked her head, put his arm around her shoulder, and pulled her into his arms. "It''s so cold outside, if you have a fever, mommy must be worried, right?" "I don''t want to go inside." Qin Wenqian angrily stepped back and leaned against the wall. "I don''t know you!" Qin Gengxin laughed instead of getting angry. He pinched the spoiled girl''s nose lightly and said, "Spoiled girl, you like to show off like your mother. It''s so cold that you are shivering right now. Why are you still leaning against the wall?" Qin Wenqian twisted her body and shook his hand. Her sharp and small voice was unhappily saying, "You stinky man! Don''t talk to me! Don''t touch me!" Qin Gengxin laughed and crouched in front of her before he asked, "Then what if daddy insists on talking to you?" However, the child was only a child. She stared at him in distress, and when she saw him smiling at her, she looked away with a cold expression, refusing to look at him. Qin Gengxin was amused by her actions and pulled her from the wall. Seeing that her back was covered with dust, he helplessly looked at the little girl, whose face was also covered with dust. "Qianqian, daddy knows that you''re mad at me, but daddy will never hurt you. Even if you don''t know me, don''t freeze yourself." Qin Wenqian''s small hand held her skirt tightly, her expression full of determination. "Mommy says I can''t talk to strangers and follow him. So, just leave." "Am I a stranger?" Qin Gengxin smiled as he looked at Qin Wenqian. Even though he had too many complicated feelings in his heart, he was still calm and happy at this point. His daughter was smart and wise, just like her mother. Seeing a pair of big eyes blinking, he truly regretted missing her life for so long. "I don''t know you, you are a stranger!" Qin Wenqian looked at him. "From now on, don''t talk to me!" Qin Gengxin raised an eyebrow and smiled as he immediately sat down on the floor next to her. He said, "Well, then it''s your turn to talk to me. Qianqian, do you really like Uncle Wei?" Qin Wenqian had a strange expression on her face as she looked at him, Qin Gengxin smiled and looked at her, "Daddy asked you, do you really like Uncle Wei?" Qin Wenqian thought for a moment. Finally, she was no longer stingy with her words. She only said one word, "Yes." Qin Gengxin smirked. "Then, do you want mommy and daddy to be with you, or do you want to be with Uncle Wei?" Qin Wenqian didn''t say anything but just looked at him with wide eyes. Chapter 650 - Doesn’t Like Me And Doesn’t Want Me Qin Gengxin imitated her and tilted his head. "Hmm?" Qin Wenqian blinked but did not answer. Qin Gengxin smiled and put his arm around her shoulder. "Come here, daddy will analyze this for you." Qin Wenqian frowned as if she was opposed to his intimate actions. She didn''t know if she should push the man in front of her away or not. "Daddy is Qianqian''s real father and mommy''s legal husband. As for the word legality, you''ll understand it when you grow up and study law. Still, no matter how good Uncle Wei treats you, no matter how much he loves you, he will want another child in the future. He will always be an uncle, not a father, and there is a saying that blood is thicker than water. You can''t understand it now, but you will understand it later, OK, spoiled girl?" Qin Wenqian looked at him with a strange expression but did not say a word. Qin Gengxin continued patiently, saying, "Baby, daddy will tell you a story. Previously --" "Do you not like me?" Suddenly, Qin Wenqian asked. Her words shocked Qin Gengxin, who initially wanted to tell the story to his daughter. He chuckled before lowering his head to see the little girl in his arms. Qin Wenqian''s eyes widened. "You don''t like me and don''t want me, right?" Qin Gengxin looked at her. "Qianqian?" Qin Wenqian pushed away from his embrace and continued to cling to the wall. Her head was lowered and she said lightly, "My father doesn''t like me and doesn''t want me, so I don''t have a father." She raised her head and looked at him coldly, saying every word clearly, "Uncle, did you hear me? I don''t have a father!" Qin Gengxin looked at Qin Wenqian''s expression and was immediately speechless. At that time, after he underwent surgery, Wu Boqin had said the lack of fatherly love could affect the child''s life from the time they were born to the age of four. If her father was not there when she desperately needed him, then the child would think that her father didn''t like her and would feel inferior for the rest of her life. Qin Gengxin looked at the child in front of him and said in a very clear voice, "Daddy didn''t abandon you." ? ? ? ? "Aiyo, Qianqian, grandmother''s good granddaughter, is finally willing to come inside." Mrs. Qin was sitting on the couch in the living room, worried. When she heard the door open, she turned and immediately saw Qin Wenqian enter. Qin Gengxin followed from behind and closed the door. Mrs. Qin walked quickly and squatted down to carry the child. Qin Wenqian, on the other hand, stepped back and looked at her carefully. Mrs. Qin''s hand froze awkwardly in the air as she looked at the child, who was not very close to her. She thought of the old neighbors who all brought their grandchildren to visit all over the place, and the children were almost the same age as Qin Wenqian, calling them grandparents or great-grandparents. Qin Wenqian walked around Mrs. Qin and looked around. Then, she walked straight to the couch and climbed on it. Then, she sat obediently without moving. "This ..." Mrs. Qin stood up and looked back with a surprised look, "Gengxin, what happened?" Qin Gengxin took off his jacket and handed it to Mrs. Qin, who held out her hand without replying. He walked to the side of the couch and looked at his daughter, who was sitting motionless on the sofa. He sighed before rubbing her head, "Qianqian, what do you want to drink? Daddy will get it for you." Qin Wenqian turned her head away, to look out the window, still ignoring him. After being coaxed, the child agreed to follow him inside the house so as not to get sick from being cold. Qin Gengxin knew that he better not be too impatient with sensitive children. Everything he missed and all his shortcomings must be borne, little by little. Mrs. Qin walked over and looked at the father and daughter duo suspiciously. She reached for the remote on the couch and turned on the TV. She switched it on to the Children''s Channel and then put the remote control down. Of course, as soon as the windmill song started, Qin Wenqian immediately looked at the television. However, Qin Gengxin stood in front of the couch, blocking her sight. The little thing looked at him, and Qin Gengxin raised an eyebrow at her, clearly doing it on purpose. Qin Wenqian made a face and reluctantly said, "Cola." "Children are not allowed to drink Coke." Qin Wenqian frowned her cute little eyebrows and said, "Then, Sprite." Mrs. Qin interrupted, "Children also can''t drink Sprite." Qin Wenqian looked at them with her eyes wide open. She pursed her lips and turned her head away angrily. She also didn''t watch TV anymore. Qin Gengxin smiled and exchanged glances with Mrs. Qin. Although Qin Wenqian did not recognize them, Mrs. Qin''s heart was still sweet and tender as she looked at the cute little girl in front of her. She looked at the adorable child with soft eyes, but when she thought of the child''s mother, her eyebrows furrowed again. Seeing his mother''s mood change, Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He bent down and took off Qin Wenqian''s jacket. "Remember not to stand on the wall in the future. It''s full of dust and it sticks everywhere. Also, don''t drink carbonated drinks." With that, Qin Gengxin gave a meaningful look to Mrs. Qin, and Mrs. Qin smiled as she went to the kitchen to find Nanny Yuan. When Mrs. Qin came out with a glass of juice, Qin Wenqian had already stripped off her clothes. Qin Gengxin was just about to take off her last shirt when the little girl turned around and hid in the corner of the couch with her hands crossed. She said uneasily, "Grandma will be back soon. I want to take a shower with grandma at home, I don''t want to take a shower here." "Your nanny shouldn''t come back at all." Qin Gengxin said softly as he removed the colorful headband from her head and led the child to the bathroom. "Let me do it, Gengxin. It''s not like you know how to bathe your child, let me do it!" Mrs. Qin quickly put down the juice glass and walked quickly. She reached out to pick up the child. Qin Wenqian didn''t want to shower at all. She struggled in Qin Gengxin''s arms and as Mrs. Qin walked over, she screamed and kicked Qin Gengxin''s stomach with her small feet, "I don''t want to shower! Let go! Let go of me! I''m going home!" Tears came out of her eyes as soon as she shouted. "I don''t want you! I want my mommy! I want my mommy!" "Qianqian, you''re covered in dust. Grandma helped you wash it well with a fragrance shower gel. Grandma won''t hurt you, okay?" Mrs. Qin quickly touched the child''s face to calm her down. Qin Wenqian forcefully pushed her hand away and fought hard in Qin Gengxin''s arms. "I don''t want you!" Qin Gengxin hugged his daughter and received punches and kicks from the little girl. He hugged her tightly and kissed her on her hair. Then, he whispered softly into her ear, "Qianqian, daddy loves you so much. Don''t be like this. Be good." The dust on the wall on Qin Wenqian''s head was already weeding his gray shirt, turning it into a white piece. It''s impossible for him to wash it no matter what If the little girl didn''t take a shower, he knew she would be allergic to dust. Mrs. Qin reached out to hug the child and suppressed the child''s struggle, hurriedly leading her to the bathroom. When the bathroom door closed, the child''s heart-wrenching cry came from inside. Qin Gengxin stood outside the bathroom and his brows were furrowed even more tightly. He suddenly opened the bathroom door and entered. Chapter 651 - It Is Impossible For Me To Let That Woman Take My Granddaughter Away The bathrooms in this old building were not very large. The tiles were filled with water that spilled from the basin. Qin Gengxin walked inside and saw his daughter sitting in the red basin. Mrs. Qin tried to wash her hair gently while holding her small body. "Mom, let me do it." Qin Gengxin approached. "Aiya, you don''t know how to bathe your child, let me do it." Mrs. Qin looked at Qin Wenqian as she said this. "Honey, don''t cry anymore. You cried so much that your grandmother''s heart ached." "I definitely shouldn''t have listened to you at first. I should have gone to America earlier to see this child and reveal Xian Guiying''s true face. I should have brought my granddaughter with me and taken care of her. At least this child wouldn''t be so scared of me now." Mrs. Qin said this with tears in her eyes. "Tell me, why are you still defending that woman? You consoled us by saying she was too preoccupied with the Xian Enterprise and that your daughter was too young to travel. Aren''t you the one who protected her and didn''t let us know that you and she weren''t on good terms? Gengxin, mom and dad just want to see you doing fine. Look at what''s happening now!" Amid Qin Wenqian''s cries, Mrs. Qin said in tears, "If it weren''t for Xian Guiying''s big belly and you say that the child in her womb is yours, we would not agree to this marriage! Otherwise, do you really think with your grandmother around, you might end up marrying the Xian Family''s granddaughter?" "Mom." Qin Gengxin frowned and looked at her indifferently. "Don''t talk anymore." At the same time, he bent down and carried Qin Wenqian out of the basin, whose body was covered with water. He didn''t care if the water in her body would wet his shirt or not. He carried his daughter in his arms. He took the towel and wrapped it around the child''s body, hugging her tightly. Qin Wenqian raised her head and cried until she was almost out of breath. Qin Gengxin took her out of the bathroom, wholeheartedly calmed his daughter, then whispered into her ear, "Spoiled girl, this is daddy''s fault, stop crying, okay? Be good. Qianqian, don''t cry." Qin Gengxin immediately took the child to his bedroom, placed the child on the bed, and wrapped her with a thick blanket. Although Qin Wenqian was still crying, she didn''t cry as hard as before. Qin Gengxin crouched next to the bed and looked at his daughter, whose eyes were red and voice was hoarse from crying. He held her little hand tightly, "You can punish daddy as you please. Daddy will admit his mistakes. Daddy understands his mistake, okay?" "Qianqian, actually, daddy is very upset. For the past year, daddy has never had a good time. Daddy doesn''t know how to take care of his child, but daddy will learn it. Tell me where it hurts. Daddy won''t force you to take a shower again. What do you want to do? Tell daddy, hmm?" Qin Wenqian finally stopped crying as Qin Gengxin comforted her. Tears dripped from her eyes as she looked sadly at her father, who was crouching in front of her. Seeing that his daughter had finally stopped crying, Qin Gengxin brought her small hands to his mouth, kissing them. Qin Wenqian looked at him and said in a small voice, "I want juice." "Alright, fruit juice, daddy will take it for you!" Qin Gengxin stood up and walked out of the room. In the living room, Mrs. Qin had changed into clean clothes. When she saw that Qin Gengxin had come out, she handed the juice on the table to him. Qin Gengxin took the juice and glanced at Mrs. Qin. Mrs. Qin sighed. "You never taken care of a child before this, so you don''t understand what it means for a child to cry so hard. She was afraid, which is why she was resisting." Mrs. Qin continued, "Gengxin, although Qianqian doesn''t recognize me as her grandmother now, there is one thing I must remind you. No matter when you and Xian Guiying divorced or what the reason is, custody of this child must be given to us, the Qin Family. I''ve already missed her life a lot, it is impossible for me to let that woman take my granddaughter away!" With that, Mrs. Qin sat on the couch with a determined face. Qin Gengxin said nothing as he took the juice glass back to his bedroom. Qin Wenqian curled up under the blanket, her eyes staring at him as he entered. "Here, Qianqian, have a drink. It''s watermelon juice. Grandma just poured it for you." Qin Gengxin said softly as he placed the glass to her lips. Qin Wenqian drank the juice obediently. When half a glass of watermelon juice ran out, she turned her head away, which meant that she would never drink it again. Qin Gengxin put the glass to the side and wrapped the child in a blanket. He placed her on his lap and then looked at the little girl curled up in a blanket. Her cute and pretty face was exposed. "You can stay at daddy''s place for a while. Even though daddy isn''t good at taking care of you, but daddy can learn, hmm.." Qin Gengxin said with a smile. Qin Wenqian looked down, not sure if she was ready to accept her father in her life or not. Qin Gengxin placed his hand on her head. "Qianqian, give daddy a chance." Qin Wenqian remained silent. Instead, she pulled the blanket slightly upwards so that it covered her head. Then, she arched her head out of Qin Gengxin''s embrace and got out of his embrace. Although Qin Gengxin hadn''t been with Qin Wenqian for long, he could tell that, even though the child was young, her little heart was sensitive and soft. He patted the blanket on her body. "Don''t be hard on daddy, ok?" Qin Wenqian pulled the blanket back, still not showing her head. Qin Gengxin sighed and smiled, his hands caressing the blanket. The smile in his eyes was real and warm. ? ? ? ? When Xian Guiying received a call from the nanny, she had just finished changing the IV bottle and was resting in bed with her eyes closed. The nanny called to say that there were some urgent things at home and she needed to leave, but before leaving, she left the child in the care of an old woman named Yuan, who often brought biscuits for Qin Wenqian. Her husband was too ill, and she had to take care of him in the hospital. Xian Guiying hung up the call and leaned against the headboard, blankly looking at the white wall. "What''s wrong? Stop thinking. After all, mild concussions are also concussions, so you should rest well, or you''ll get sick in the future." She nodded but said nothing. She looked at the phone in her hand. Seeing that her expression was unsightly, Wei Zhengsheng couldn''t help but walk to the side of the bed and look at her. "Whose call did you just receive? What''s the matter?" Xian Guiying then raised her head to look at him. "Auntie Zhang''s husband fell ill. She has to leave for a while. Afraid that something would happen to Qianqian, she entrusted the old woman opposite the door to take care of her." Chapter 652 - When Did You Start Arguing With Her Wei Zhengsheng immediately looked into her eyes. As for Xian Guiying, she calmly stared at the white wall. Holding the phone in her hand, she said, "Tell me, should I call Qin Gengxin now and ask him to take good care of my daughter?" "You already know?" Wei Zhengsheng asked. Xian Guiying smiled. "I didn''t know that before. But, since that old woman often brought sweets and dessert for Qianqian, I gradually realized that something was wrong." "Until one day, I saw Qin Gengxin''s car in the parking lot behind the residential complex. Normally, I never walk through the parking lot, but that day I purposefully walked around and found his car," she explained. "I was wondering how he could know everything. It turns out that he''d been living across from me the entire time and had been paying attention to my situation." As Xian Guiying spoke, she let out a sigh and smiled. "After so much running and avoidance, my daughter is now still in his hands." She was clearly anxious, but at the same time, she seemed to be indifferent to some things. Xian Guiying just leaned back against the headboard and looked at her phone silently, but she didn''t make the call. Wei Zhengsheng took the towel that was used to wipe her face and put it in the basin before saying, "After you fall asleep, I''ll go back and take a look." "There''s no need. I asked Auntie Zhang to be busy with her family''s matters. She doesn''t need to come back to accompany Qianqian tonight." Wei Zhengsheng looked at her. Even though he didn''t ask her anything, it was obvious. Xian Guiying glanced at him. "Qianqian''s grandmother is here. It doesn''t matter if I was beaten by her, she''s still the child''s grandmother. If I forced the child to leave under these circumstances, then it would be a bad mother." "So, your plan is ..." "I have no plans." Xian Guiying put her phone to the side, pulled the blanket, and covered her body. She raised her eyes to look at the fluorescent lamp as she said indifferently. "In the divorce process, I have clearly stated ownership of custody of the child. Furthermore, Qianqian is my daughter who was raised by me, I understand her and she will not choose the Qin Family over me." At this point, Mrs. Qin''s words, which she had said in front of the shop, were again heard in her ears. Xian Guiying frowned as she looked at the wall. Wei Zhengsheng held the water basin as if he knew what she was thinking. He only looked at her before walking out. Xian Guiying''s mind was in a mess. She closed her eyes for a moment before opening them again. She looked at a dot on the snow-white wall, but her eyes seemed to look in a distant direction through the wall, out of focus. ? ? ? ? "It''s time to eat. Qianqian, come. Taste the double-skinned milk1 that grandma made for you." Mrs. Qin cheerfully placed a double-skinned bowl of milk in front of Qin Wenqian and then placed the chopsticks and children''s spoon she had just bought in front of her. "Honey, do you know how to use chopsticks? Even though you were born in the United States, you''re Chinese. So Chinese people must use chopsticks when eating." Qin Wenqian looked at the bowl on the table and took the children''s chopsticks in front of her. Xian Guiying had been training her daughter to eat with chopsticks since long ago, so Qin Wenqian easily used the chopsticks to pick up the vegetables on the table, hold them high, and then put them all in her mouth. Seeing that the child was chewing the food so sweetly, Mrs. Qin immediately laughed. "My granddaughter is really smart. She was able to use chopsticks at a young age." Qin Wenqian still ignored her. Qin Gengxin sat next to her and helped her place the dishes into the small plate. The little girl just ate in silence. Her face was beautiful but expressionless; she didn''t say a word when eating. Since the child was willing to eat and knew she would not go hungry, it made Qin Gengxin very happy. Under Xian Guiying''s teachings, Qin Wenqian did not learn to be reckless at all. Instead, she learned self-pity and self-love and knew that she shouldn''t be hungry because it would only hurt her body. "This is a fish daddy made for you." Mrs. Qin then pushed a plate of delicious carp in front of the child. "Try it. You never tasted a dish your daddy cooked, right? Your daddy was as naughty as a monkey when he was young, but he was still able to cook delicious meals." As she spoke, Mrs. Qin sat down. She looked at Qin Gengxin, then at Qin Wenqian, her eyes full of a satisfied smile. Qin Wenqian used her chopsticks to scoop the rice into her bowl. Her mouth was filled with grains of rice. Just when Mrs. Qin was about to wipe the rice grains off of her, Qin Gengxin had already wiped the rice grains from her mouth. Seeing how her son so alert when it comes to his daughter, Mrs. Qin smiled. She looked at Qin Wenqian, who obediently ate with her head lowered. Mrs. Qin smiled contentedly for a moment, then she remembered Xian Guiying and sighed. They waited and waited, but the nanny never came back, and of course, they were happy because that meant Qin Wenqian could stay here. Qin Gengxin had been coaxing Qin Wenqian all night, hugging her as she fell asleep on his shoulder. When Mrs. Qin went into the bedroom and saw that the child was asleep, she went to ask Nanny Yuan where the blanket was. She then went to get a blanket and put it on the bed. Qin Gengxin looked down at his daughter, who was fast asleep. He reached down and caressed her forehead, stroking her soft hair. After looking at her for a long time, he stood up and slowly walked out. Nanny Yuan''s house was nearby. She would come back every night after she finished work, and she would come to Qin Gengxin''s house whenever he needed her help. By this time, Nanny Yuan was already gone. The television was turned off and the living room was quiet. Qin Gengxin took out a pack of cigarettes and was about to smoke when he suddenly remembered that there was his daughter in the house. He threw the cigarette to the side as if he were tired and laid his body on the couch. Before Mrs. Qin could open her mouth, he said, "What do you want to ask? Ask away." Mrs. Qin frowned. Looking at his tired expression, she asked, "How long have you been here? Are you going to have a video conference here every day? Why don''t you come back to Boston?" "Now that online technology is so advanced, I can do that here at any time. I don''t think this matter has anything to do with you, does it?" Mrs. Qin sighed, "Gengxin, you know mom didn''t mean that. Mom meant you left the company, was it just because Xian Guiying came to Wuyuan? When did you start arguing with her? Qianqian doesn''t know us, does it have to do with her? Could it be that in order to compete for custody of the child, she had put the child on her side earlier and let the child choose her based on the child''s own consciousness in court?" "Mom, your conspiracy theories can now be put to rest. No one has done this on purpose." Qin Gengxin frowned. "Then what happened?" "Didn''t you say you know?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her. "You should know the reason why I haven''t returned to Guiying place since two years ago. We don''t live together, and the kid isn''t too close to you or me. That''s because when she started getting to know people, we never showed up in her world. " . . Glossary: 1Double skin milk is a Cantonese dessert made of milk, egg whites, and sugar. It is a velvety smooth milk custard somewhat resembling panna cotta, with two skins. Chapter 653 - Does That Woman Want Something From You "But Guiying should have taught her. It looks like she didn''t even show the photo of us to the child. Yes, in this generation, older people now don''t live with their kids, but I think, as a parent, she should show our pictures to the child and tell her who we are. Xian Guiying must have done this on purpose!" Mrs. Qin went on, "Also, Gengxin, if she wants a divorce, not only will we not let her take the child away from us, but we will not let her take our property. If she dares to take even the slightest bit, don''t blame your mother for not telling you today, because you know my temperament." "Mom knows that the granddaughter of the Xian Family is not interested in our Qin Family at all. After all, she is from the same family, so, of course, she did not marry you because of money, but, son, you should know, if women in this world lose their hearts, they will use money to make up for the emptiness in their hearts. Maybe Xian Guiying has been planning to empty our Qin Family now ... " "Mom, this is life, not a shopping mall or a battlefield. Where do all these accusations come from?"Qin Gengxin frowned. "She is not that kind of person." Mrs. Qin retorted immediately, "She is not such a person? Then what is she like? She dared to engage openly with that Wei guy before the divorce. You didn''t see her back then, but I saw it with my own eyes. She used a towel to clean that Wei guy''s sweat. Her actions are so intimate!" Qin Gengxin raised his hand and rubbed his glabella, thinking back to when he went to the hospital and saw the intimate actions of two people in the ward. ''Qin Gengxin, we have no future, so I will answer you with the sentence you gave last time. Let go.'' That day at the hotel, her last words echoed in his ears. Qin Gengxin opened his eyes, but he did not look at Mrs. Qin. He lowered his gaze and spoke in a cold and malicious voice, "Mom, do you really not know the reason why I ignored Xian Guiying?" Mrs. Qin''s expression froze as she stared at him blankly. Qin Gengxin looked up, his eyes were dull and cold. "You really don''t know?" Mrs. Qin frowned. "Son " "You''ve said it before, too. If it weren''t for you seeing her belly grow so big and that she was carrying the Qin Family''s heir, you and grandmother would never have let the Xian Family''s granddaughter take a step into the Qin Family''s door." Qin Gengxin said calmly, "Mom, did you know that in the past few years, there has been an extraordinary woman by my side? She can only be admired but can''t be loved. I can be with any woman, but only Xian Tingfeng''s granddaughter can''t. Do you know how much resilience your son has to restrain himself?" Mrs. Qin''s face tensed a little, "Didn''t you always like the girl from the Jiang Family? You were sad when she disappeared and have been looking for her for years ... " "How can I not be sad?" Qin Gengxin laughed softly, as if he was telling a story from the past. His voice was also light. "From the moment Jiang Ruolan was accepted by the Jiang Family, when I stood on the wall between our house and the Jiang Family, I could always see Zhan Lian pushing the little girl to the ground and hitting her. That pretty little girl was always gritting her teeth, enduring the pain alone. I even felt pain for her. " He said with a small laugh, "Mom, I feel sorry for Jiang Ruolan. I want to protect her, give her a safe life, give her a safe home, and that''s what I''ve always wanted since childhood, and I don''t know if what I feel for her is love or not, I just know that, for someone like Jiang Ruolan, if Xian Zihao no longer wants her, I will find a way to take care of her, even if she doesn''t need my care. You know, the sense of justice in my bones comes from birth." "When I was eight years old, I watched her being harassed and beaten, and that thought has lingered in my heart since I was eight years old. I want her to be happy." "So? You still like that girl from the Jiang Family, don''t you? That''s why you --" "Here, it hurts so much that your son is about to die." Qin Gengxin poked his chest with his finger, his voice was hoarse. "I knew from the beginning that I couldn''t touch her. Maybe without the coincidental brotherhood between Xian Zihao and me, Guiying and I would never have known each other in this life. Would never have had any relationship. But then, she just appeared right in front of me, and it just so happened that the woman I couldn''t touch lived by my side for twelve years." "And what did I give her in return? A full indifference after marriage." Qin Gengxin mocked himself as he spoke, "Mom, tell me, is your son really a good person?" Mrs. Qin didn''t say anything. She just sat silently on the couch, looking at the normally unrestrained man who seemed to have no heart, sitting on the couch talking to his heart''s content. One sentence at a time. That was her son, but she never really understood him because he was always away from her. "About the previous generation." Qin Gengxin said, "I don''t want to care about it anymore. I really don''t want to throw my own wife and children into a cold house because of all the love and hate disputes that have been going on for decades." "Mom, Qianqian''s health is not good. She has been going to the hospital and receiving injections since she was born. As a father, I never gave her comfort or courage. Last year, when she was seriously ill at City Center Hospital, I was not by her side. Maybe this is not the reason why Xian Guiying hates me the most, but this alone is enough to make our Qin Family ashamed!" "Qianqian is seriously ill? Last year?" Mrs. Qin was stunned. "How can that be? That''s impossible!" When Qin Gengxin heard that her mother, as his daughter''s grandmother, didn''t know that the child was dying, he said nothing. He just smiled coldly. It was not clear whether he was laughing at his family or just laughing at himself. "Impossible! Gengxin, don''t be fooled by Xian Guiying! Look at our adorable and healthy little Qianqian; how could she have died almost a year ago? Does that woman want something from you? Or maybe she has another motive, which is to use the child to scheme against you. You idiot, you better not take it seriously! I--" "Mom!" Qin Gengxin looked at her coldly. Mrs. Qin was startled by his loud voice and immediately shut her mouth. She sighed and looked away. "I won''t believe it." Then she suddenly stood up and walked to the bedroom. She opened the door and looked inside and saw Qin Wenqian was sound asleep. She still didn''t believe that this child was that sick. Besides, what kind of illness will the child suffer from? Her family has no inherited diseases. The diseases that cause the deaths of young children were never discovered by their ancestors, and not even in the Xian Family. So, how could this child have health problems? Qin Gengxin leaned his arm against the arm of the couch and leaned his head back. Suddenly, he heard the sound of an incoming message. Chapter 654 - She Didn’t Need Him To Be Responsible He picked up his phone and looked at it. It was a text from Xian Guiying. Qin Gengxin paused, pulled his hand from his forehead, and immediately unlocked his phone. ''Take care of my daughter. Don''t let her run away.'' When Qin Gengxin saw her message, he immediately sat up straight. It was clear that Xian Guiying had long guessed that he lived on the other side. Qin Gengxin wanted to reply, but after tapping the screen, he pressed the delete button repeatedly. Finally, he tossed the phone to the side and raised his hand to rub his forehead. The text message was from a woman who did not give him any chance to reply normally. He thought for a moment, then picked up his phone again. Damn, at the moment, why should he care about his face? Since she sent this message, it meant she wasn''t so disgusted with his presence. Furthermore, she didn''t appear as angry as when he was in the shop. So Qin Gengxin held up his phone. Originally, he wanted to edit the text, but he decided to call her after a moment of hesitation. Xian Guiying had no appetite to eat dinner, but she finally agreed to eat after Wei Zhengsheng''s persuasion. Before Wei Zhengsheng went out to buy food, she had already sent the message to Qin Gengxin. Actually, she could not have sent it, as she knew he would take good care of the child. After that, Wei Zhengsheng told her to lie down and rest. His phone was running out of battery and was being charged on the small drawer next to her bed. Then he just took Xian Guiying''s phone with him in case she wanted to call him if something happened. As soon as Wei Zhengsheng walked out of the hospital, Xian Guiying''s phone suddenly rang. Although he didn''t know Qin Gengxin''s number, he was able to guess who the caller was when he saw a string of unfamiliar numbers. "Hello?" Qin Gengxin was about to open his mouth, but he heard Wei Zhengsheng''s voice on the other side of the phone, he immediately sat back down as he was about to get up from the couch. Seeing that there was no response from the other side, Wei Zhengsheng said as he walked, "President Qin?" "It''s me." Qin Gengxin said indifferently, "Why is her phone with you?" Wei Zhengsheng chuckled, "My phone ran out of battery. I left it in the ward to charge." While this reason was very plausible, Qin Gengxin was still outraged by the act of using other people''s phones casually as if they no longer had privacy. However, he suppressed his anger forcibly. "How is she?" He asked softly. Wei Zhengsheng entered a restaurant across from the hospital. "A little concussion," he explained over the phone. "The doctor said it wasn''t a big deal, but I plan to take her to get an X-ray tomorrow to make sure there''s no problem." With that, he ordered some dishes from the restaurant owner. The dish ordered by Wei Zhengsheng was exactly Xian Guiying''s favorite food. While he was ordering the meal, Qin Gengxin''s heart was already aching all over the Pacific Ocean! "Wei Zhengsheng, are you sure you want to take advantage of me like this?" Qin Gengxin sourly said, "Your boss must be very ashamed of your actions!" Wei Zhengsheng laughed, "My boss? He must be glad I took care of his sister." "F*cking Xian Zihao." Qin Gengxin gritted his teeth as he tried his best to calm himself and said softly, "What did he say to you? He agreed to his sister''s divorce and let her be with you?" Wei Zhengsheng just smiled and didn''t reply. "Is that bastard planning something against me? He wants to tear down my bridge too?" The more Qin Gengxin thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. "He is your brother-in-law. You really shouldn''t have asked me." Wei Zhengsheng smiled. "Is there anything else you want me to convey to her?" Qin Gengxin immediately hung up the phone and threw it away. He was so angry that his head hurt. He covered his head with his hands and sighed. "Son ..." Mrs. Qin had just entered the bedroom to examine Qin Wenqian. When she came out, she saw Qin Gengxin sitting on the couch, sighing sadly. She walked over and asked, "What happened to you?" "I''m fine." Qin Gengxin said weakly, "I''ve done it myself." Mrs. Qin walked quickly and sat across. "What''s wrong? Is that woman still with the Wei guy? What did that shameless woman say to you?" Qin Gengxin glanced at Mrs. Qin and stood up, returning to his bedroom without a word. As soon as he closed the door, the anxiety and doubt in Mrs. Qin''s eyes as she sat in the living room were gone. She just looked at the tea table and thought back to what had happened years ago. The Xian Family ... Mrs. Qin leaned back on the couch and hadn''t said anything for a long time. Indeed, if Xian Guiying''s stomach wasn''t that big, how could she possibly enter the door of the Qin Family? ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying lay alone on the bed. Wei Zhengsheng''s cell phone was being charged and there was a small red light flashing on it. In the darkened room, she looked at the moonlight outside the window. Mrs. Qin''s attack was as if she wanted to beat her to death. If she had had a brick in her bag at that time, Xian Guiying would have been lying in the funeral parlor by now. She thought of the disgusted expression Mrs. Qin had given her today. She was also thinking about how Mrs. Qin and the old woman had made things difficult for her back in the United States. Xian Guiying had never been able to figure it out. Previously, she had heard that the Qin couple were famous for being kind and loyal. Mrs. Qin believed in the Buddha, and although she was shrewd, she was also strong and kind. Qin Xiaowen was kind to everyone, so how could a couple like this make things difficult for their daughter-in-law? She vaguely remembered the scene before she and Qin Gengxin got married. *Flashback* Xian Guiying wanted to drive away after running out of the building behind the Xian Family''s Residence, but she accidentally caused an accident. Qin Gengxin was the first person to rush to get her out of the car. Her stomach was already so sore that she couldn''t tell who the person helping her was. She instinctively wanted to struggle, but Qin Gengxin held onto her waist tightly, preventing her from getting hurt from struggling too hard. Qin Gengxin carried her inside the house and put her on the bed. The pain in Xian Guiying''s stomach had already been somewhat relieved. Zhan An told Nanny Cheng to call Dr. Li. Xian Guiying was lying on the bed with Qin Gengxin sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at her. She instinctively grabbed a blanket to cover her stomach. At that time, she had been hiding in the East and was under a lot of pressure. Due to her lack of nutrition, her body was rather thin. Qin Gengxin watched her. This was the first time in a long time that they were both locked up in a room like this. He just looked at her with a complicated look that made her not understand if it was hatred or something else. Still, she was able to tell that he had personally mentioned the marriage in front of her grandfather, not because he loved her, but because of the responsibility. That was why Xian Guiying had rejected the marriage. She didn''t need him to be responsible. She never did. Chapter 655 - Why Did You Appear In My World "You shouldn''t have done this." Qin Gengxin said as he looked at her. He was in the room with her before Dr. Li came in. Xian Guiying was afraid that he would force her to take the child away. Her pregnancy had already reached eight months, so how could she accept it if Qin Gengxin forced her to get rid of the child? She covered her stomach with both of her hands and said softly, "Just treat me like I''m selfish. Even after the child is born, I don''t plan on telling her who the father is. Even without you, I can still protect the child. So you really don''t have to be responsible. I don''t plan on letting you --" "What do you think of me?" Qin Gengxin looked at her indifferently, "What''s the point of you saying all this now? Now that I know this child is mine, do you think I will still deceive myself? Since there is no other way, then there can only be a remedy." Xian Guiying frowned. "If you just want to be responsible, we don''t have to get married." There was a knock on the door. That must be Dr. Li. Qin Gengxin stood up and walked towards the door while saying coldly, "You can''t decide whether it''s necessary or not." With that, he opened the door and walked out. As soon as Dr. Li entered the room with her parents, the cold on Xian Guiying''s face gradually disappeared. She just blankly looked at the wall without saying a word. Necessary or not, it was not something she could decide. It may not matter if she was just in love, but since she carried the flesh and blood of the Qin Family in her belly, either from the point of view of her parents or grandfather or from the perspective of the Qin Family, how could they pretend that everything didn''t happen? Xian Guiying was regretting her decision. Why did she return? Why didn''t she hide her pregnancy well? Why did Jiang Ruolan and her brother discover her? She could see that when Qin Gengxin kicked the door of the ancestral hall open and admitted that the child was him, he had walked farther and farther away from her. The following Sunday, Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin came to Xian Residences. When they arrived, they clearly knew that Xian Guiying was pregnant, but when they were at the Xian Residence, no one could tell that Mrs. Qin was displeased. At that time, although Xian Guiying didn''t want to meet with the people of the Qin Family, out of politeness, the matter was eventually tied to her. No matter how stubborn and unwilling she was, at least she should know her limits, so she still went down and greeted Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin politely. When Qin Xiaowen saw her, he was always very polite and smiling, but when she looked at Mrs. Qin, Mrs. Qin looked at her with a strange look, but that was not too obvious. They both looked at each other for a moment, then Mrs. Qin''s gaze shifted from her face to her stomach. Mrs. Qin asked, "How many months have you been?" Xian Guiying wanted to reply, but Mrs. Qin did not wait for her answer. Instead, she turned to look at Qin Gengxin, who was sitting on the couch next to her. Qin Gengxin was a little taken aback when his mother suddenly shifted her gaze to him and asked him that question. He glanced at Xian Guiying, who remained silent and didn''t look at him. "It should be eight months." Qin Gengxin smiled at Mrs. Qin as he spoke. At the beginning of the marriage, even though Qin Gengxin was unwilling, he had given her a face in front of the Xian Family and did not let them feel even the slightest bit of disregard towards her. Furthermore, because of their son''s attitude, Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin naturally did not treat Xian Guiying lightly. However, after the Qin Family couple visited the Xian Family, Mrs. Qin never called her once. The wedding ceremony was arranged by the people of the Qin Family according to their own wishes. It was arranged a month later, and they had ordered a wedding dress suitable for pregnant women. Because her belly wasn''t too big, one wouldn''t be able to tell she was pregnant when she wore a wedding dress that only had a fluffy skirt under her chest. Yes, Xian Guiying looked beautiful in that wedding dress, but it was very heavy and uncomfortable to wear. No one asked her what kind of dress she wanted to wear or what kind of wedding she wanted to have. No one asked her about all these things. Although Mrs. Qin did not care much about her daughter-in-law, she had sent someone to buy her grandchild a lot of high-class clothes. There were also some clothes that a boy and a girl could wear when they were grown-up, which shows that Mrs. Qin was very attentive towards her grandchild. Xian Guiying hadn''t considered whether or not Qin Family people would pay attention to her, but as long as they loved this child, she could ignore everything else. Before the wedding, Xian Guiying went to the hospital for a maternity checkup and was about to call a taxi to go home when she saw Qin Gengxin''s car parked in front of a bar. At the same time, she went there, Qin Gengxin walked out of the bar. She could smell the alcohol on him, but he was not that drunk. He took out the car key and was about to open the car door when he looked up and saw her. In the past, Qin Gengxin always had a smile on his face. Even in the previous few years, when they were a little apart from each other, he still cared deeply for her, but he was no longer close to her. However, since he came to Xian Family that day and said that he wanted to marry her, his expression was always light and emotionless every time he saw her. From that day on, she could no longer read his eyes. As he looked at her, his eyes were blurred, distant, and full of emotions she could not comprehend. In fact, for a month before their wedding, he deliberately avoided her, His hand was pressed to the door as he looked at her. Xian Guiying stood on the side of the road, holding a maternity result in her hand. The two were only five to six meters apart, but no one said anything. After so long, his gaze finally moved again. "Where do you want to go?" Qin Gengxin opened the door and motioned for her to enter. It was just that his voice was so faint, as if he didn''t want to have anything to do with her. However, because of his responsibilities, he asked out of politeness. "I''ll take a taxi." Xian Guiying was able to tell that he didn''t want to send her home. She was also stubborn, so she didn''t force him. Instead, she turned around and was about to extend her hand to stop the taxi. However, Qin Gengxin suddenly said, "Xian Guiying, why did you appear in my world?" Chapter 656 - An Old Photo Xian Guiying stopped, her back was facing him before she turned to look at him. Qin Gengxin walked towards her after slamming the driver''s seat car door shut. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her to the side of the car. He opened the passenger''s door and said, "Get in." Xian Guiying looked at him and thought he was being unreasonable. "I can take a taxi. You are drunk and I don''t want to sit inside that car with you in this condition." "I''m not so bad at driving and I''m not drunk! You don''t have to worry about your own safety!" Without giving her another chance to speak, he pushed her into the car and closed the door. Xian Guiying wanted to open the car door and get out, but he had already entered and locked all the doors. He didn''t let her out, and without asking where she was going, he drove the car to the beach. When the car stopped on the beach, he got out and stood in front of the rail, looking at the sea in front of him in silence. This was a side of him that she had never seen before. He seemed to hide too many emotions. He just stood there. The wind blew his coat. For two hours... He stood there for two hours without moving, staring out at sea. Xian Guiying knew that the sea wind was very cold and if she went out there and caught a cold, she was afraid it will affect her health and the baby in her womb, so she did not get out of the car. She just sat in the car and looked at his figure. At the time, she still loved him very much. She loved him so much that, even though she had many questions in her heart, she didn''t want to ask them. She saw a cigarette box in a drawer. It''s empty. The case was still in the car, so he must have smoked in the car that day. Why did Qin Gengxin smoke so much? Was he frustrated with her? Xian Guiying''s waist hurt and her legs were numb. Since the wind by the sea was too strong ]and to avoid herself from getting sick, she didn''t bother walking to the beach to call Qin Gengxin, so she spent her time looking around the car. There weren''t many taxis here, but luckily, an empty taxi passed by, so she opened the car door and got out. Just as she was about to close the door, Qin Gengxin looked back. When he saw her get out of the car and went into a taxi, he just looked at her and didn''t stop her. Xian Guiying glanced at him, then got into the taxi and went back to the Xian Residence. Qin Gengxin did not chase her, nor did he call her afterward. During dinner time, Old Man Xian received a call from Qin Xiaowen to discuss which VIP guests would be invited during the wedding banquet. Naturally, the marriage alliance between the Qin and Xian Family would be grand and lively. While hanging up the phone, the old man noticed that Xian Guiying was eating a little, so he put down his chopsticks and said, "Eat more. When you are healthy, then your child must be very healthy too." "I''m not hungry. I''m full." Xian Guiying put down her chopsticks and was about to get up when the Old Man called her name. "Guiying." Since her pregnancy was revealed, Xian Guiying became quieter. "Sit down and talk to grandpa." Xian Guiying''s movement stopped and she turned to look at him. The Old Man drank a mouthful of hot water and also ate two bites of food. This was a habit of him when he ate, and then he looked at her. "Are you familiar with the Qin Family?" "How familiar is it to be?" She didn''t understand the Old Man''s question and couldn''t help but ask back. "Child, be straightforward. Grandpa is asking you if Qin Gengxin has any close relatives other than his parents," the Old Man sighed. When Xian Guiying saw the Old Man''s expression, she hesitated for a moment before saying, "I heard from my brother that Qin Gengxin''s grandparents on his father''s side are already gone, and Mrs. Qin only has one old mother, who is Qin Gengxin''s grandmother. She is over the age of seventy. "Oh? You know ... " Old Man Xian paused. No one knew what he was thinking. "Do you know his grandmother''s name?" "How should I know? Who has the time to call and inquire about his grandmother''s name?" Xian Guiying scoffed. She didn''t want to say anything more to the Old Man, so she said, "If you want to know something, you should immediately ask the people from the Qin Family, right? Your granddaughter is not so powerful that she knows everything. " While speaking, she ignored Zhan An''s gentle persuasion and Xian Jian''s cold rebuke and went straight upstairs. After that, the Old Man never asked about the Qin Family matters again. It''s just that he seemed to have something on his mind, but Xian Guiying couldn''t figure out what it was. For Xian Guiying, if Zhan An and Xian Zihao were not members of the Xian Family, then this place was even comparable to a hotel. In her childhood memories, there was one more person who treated her very well. That person was her grandmother. Unfortunately, her grandmother died young. She remembered the day when her grandmother was admitted to the hospital. It was raining heavily, and there were many people standing outside the ward. Her brother held her hand as they stood in the corridor. Old Man Xian didn''t come out of the ward for more than an hour. When he came out, he looked a little haggard, bent down to caress her brother''s and her head, then looked at Cui Luixian, who was held in Zhan An''s arms. He then said softly, "Your grandmother went to a very, very far place and will never come back." At that time, Xian Guiying cried. Although she did not understand the meaning of death, she understood that she would never see her grandmother again. Cui Luixian was too young to understand anything. She was the only one who stood quietly in Zhan An''s arms and giggled happily. Years later, before she left home, Xian Guiying spent a week alone in the attic. While she was tidying up her belongings, she suddenly found an old photo in the drawer. It was an old black-and-white picture, faded and yellow, but a woman in her twenties could be seen in it. She was beautiful. Xian Guiying was so shocked when she saw the photo. Hearing Nanny Cheng''s footsteps as she went into the attic to bring her food, Xian Guiying hurriedly put the photo back inside the drawer. When she saw that picture, she had some wild thoughts about it, but when she went to America, she started to forget about it and never thought of it again. However, when the Old Man suddenly asked her about Qin Gengxin''s grandmother that night during dinner, Xian Guiying suddenly thought of the photo. Still, the Old Man only had her grandmother in his life, and he never played with any women outside of the house, so he shouldn''t have had a relationship with another woman. Furthermore, after her grandmother''s death, he often sat in the ancestral hall and everyone knew that whenever he went there, that meant he missed his wife. So it''s possible she was just overthinking it. Chapter 657 - Our Qin Family Can’t Accept Such An Eccentric Woman In Our Family When Wei Zhengsheng returned, Xian Guiying was asleep. It was unknown if she was having a nightmare. She slept soundly, but her eyebrows were a little furrowed. He placed the dinner box on the table and stroked her forehead. Looking at the red and swollen area on her forehead, he noticed that the redness had faded slightly. In fact, Xian Guiying did not sleep well, she had long dreams. As Wei Zhengsheng withdrew his hand, she slowly opened her eyes and looked at him. "You''re back." He answered with a grunt and took the dinner box before giving it to her. "Eat first, then you can continue sleeping." Xian Guiying didn''t take it, she just said, "Set it aside for a moment. I''ll eat it later. I''m not hungry." Wei Zhengsheng knew that she had just woken up and didn''t have an appetite, so he didn''t force her. He poured a glass of water and placed it next to the dinner box, then said, "Qin Gengxin called you just now and I picked it up." Xian Guiying raised her hand and rubbed her forehead. After a slight pause, she lowered her hand and turned to look at him. "What did he say on the phone?" She asked with a faint smile. Seeing that he didn''t answer her question, Xian Guiying sat up and crossed her legs as she leaned on the headboard. She then opened the dinner box quickly and said as she scooped the food. "Whatever he says, I''m not interested in hearing it." Wei Zhengsheng sighed and placed the phone next to her. "From the tone of his voice, even though he didn''t say anything about Qianqian, it appears that the child was fine with him." "He didn''t tell you about Qianqian because he was afraid you would steal his daughter." Xian Guiying muttered as she ate the food in the dinner box. "You really understand his temperament." Wei Zhengsheng sat on the edge of her bed with a faint smile as he watched her eat. His words didn''t sound sour, but Xian Guiying was still looking up at him and saw that he was smiling casually. She pursed her lip, reached out to drink a sip of water, and said, "There''s nothing I don''t understand. If I don''t know you well enough, I will think that you''re testing me to see how I react." Wei Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow and chuckled. "Since when did you learn mind reading?" Xian Guiying glanced at him. "What do you mean by that? Have you forgotten how I achieved my nicknames in the American business community?" After saying that, she put down her chopsticks. "Boston''s coldest and most beautiful Chinese woman, the suicidal American business ruler and Li Moshan1?" As she counted, she suddenly frowned. "Didn''t Li Moshan die because of a man? Can this be considered a curse?" Seeing her sitting there entertaining herself, Wei Zhengsheng smiled. "They''re all wrong." She smiled at him. "What do you mean by wrong?" "You are Mu Wanqing2. The brave, loyal, and gentle Mu Wanqing." Xian Guiying shivered. "Never mind, I will continue to be an exterminator then." "Why?" Wei Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow. Xian Guiying chuckled slightly. "Mu Wanqing loves her stepbrother ..." Wei Zhengsheng immediately thought of Xian Zihao and smiled. Xian Guiying also giggled. They both sat in the ward and laughed for a long time until Wei Zhengsheng stopped smiling. He pointed to the dinner box in front of him and said, "Continue eating." Only then did Xian Guiying''s smile disappear as she lowered her head and ate the food. There was no trace of happiness in her eyes, only loneliness. ? ? ? ? The next day. When Nanny Zhang came to pick up Qin Wenqian, Qin Gengxin wanted to send his daughter to kindergarten personally. However, when Nanny Zhang came, Qin Wenqian immediately went into her arms, not letting him send her. Qin Gengxin''s desire to regain his daughter''s heart could not be fulfilled until the knot in the child''s heart was untied. When he saw Qin Wenqian being led out of the area by Nanny Zhang, he stood in front of the unit''s door and watched the child leave. He remembered how Qin Wenqian unconsciously slipped into his arms as she slept last night. His phone suddenly rang, and it was a call from the United States. Huang Jingguo said that since yesterday afternoon, partners in the company''s main project have successively requested contract cancellation, and the investors behind these partners own large shares in the Bai Group. It surely had something to do with Mrs. Bai. "Boss, did something happen between you and Miss Bai? I heard that she returned to New York two days ago and after that, all the business deals with our company went haywire." "I understand." Qin Gengxin interrupted him with a light sentence before hanging up the phone. The so-called top five hundred companies in the world were not completely self-sufficient. Someone once said that a person worth billions of dollars owed several tens of millions of dollars in debt the moment he opened his eyes every day. And the moment the investor and the partner of a large-scale project broke the contract and cut off the company''s main economic source, the company would also face the biggest crisis. Without any external help, the company would face bankruptcy. The reason why the Qin''s remained strong for many years was partly because of their strong foundation, and most of the partners were old friends. The relationship between these partners was very stable and harmonious. Lastly, it was because of Qin Gengxin''s decisive decisions and assessments. Only a few years ago, during the financial crisis, Qin Corporation was hit by a malicious attack from a certain company, causing a problem with their endorsement products, and at that time, the company was under Qin Gengxin. And today, once the large investors cancel their contracts and join forces to cancel their projects, Qin''s will become a lonely boat in the sea. This was how the business world was. If someone made a wrong move, they would lose it all easily. Qin Gengxin stood in front of the door of the dilapidated unit. Sunlight shone on his face. His black eyes stared at the scenery in front of him and didn''t move for a long time. When Qin Gengxin went back upstairs, he had just opened the door and met Mrs. Qin, who was about to leave. "You want to get out?" He asked. Mrs. Qin nodded and left without a word. Qin Gengxin stepped in front of her, cleverly blocking her path. "Mom, what are you trying to do?" Mrs. Qin looked at him. "I''m going for a walk!" In the end, Mrs. Qin had no choice but to tell the truth under her son''s probing gaze. "I''ll go to the hospital to see whether that woman is dead or not. I want to talk to her. You two can get divorced. After all, our Qin Family can''t accept such an eccentric woman in our family!" "Also, I want to interrogate her on how exactly she teaches her daughter. Qianqian wouldn''t even look at me during breakfast. She would say ''thank you, Grandma Yuan'' to Nanny Yuan, but she would pretend that I was not there! That''s my granddaughter!" "Mom!" Qin Gengxin frowned as he was trying to restrain Mrs. Qin. "Move aside! I''ll look for Xian Guiying!" "Mom, that''s enough!" Qin Gengxin immediately stopped Mrs. Qin and pushed her to the edge of the couch. "Mom, listen to your son. Don''t go bother her." Hearing her son persuade her like a child, Mrs. Qin''s anger soared, and her eyes reddened. "My granddaughter doesn''t know me! I can also see that the child also doesn''t care about you, her father! How did this cursed Xian Guiying educate this child? Do you want your flesh and blood not to recognize you? This woman''s scheme is too deep, too scary!" . . . Glossary: 1 & 2 A list of characters from the wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong. Chapter 658 - Divorcing Her Is The Best Option "I haven''t kissed my granddaughter in three years. Three years ago, you were the one who told me that Guiying was too busy and didn''t have time to bring her daughter back to see us. It was all just an excuse for her. If she had a filial piety, no matter how busy she was, she would bring her daughter back to see us!" "Your son will figure out a way, so you don''t have to worry. Your granddaughter is your granddaughter. She''s not someone else''s flesh and blood. Don''t cry, hmm?" Mrs. Qin pushed him away and turned to wipe her tears with a tissue. "Don''t use that deception to persuade your mother. Don''t think that I don''t know what you''re doing. When you married Xian Guiying, we asked you how you made her pregnant, but you never told us the truth. You only came to tell us when her stomach was already big until we didn''t even have the chance to refuse it. Until the end, you didn''t say a single truthful word, instead claiming that you took a fancy to that girl and forced her to do so." "Now that I think about it, I feel that something is wrong. If you really wanted to marry her, you should have told us when she was just pregnant, and it''s also impossible for you not to go back and live a good life with her even after getting married for so long." As she spoke, Mrs. Qin immediately turned to look at her son. "Gengxin, is Guiying--." "Alright, stop guessing, I''ll tell you the truth." Qin Gengxin felt a headache coming. There were so many things that had happened. The matter with his grandmother and his mother also came to join in the fun. All of these were happening at such a crucial time. "I was the one who liked her back then, and she didn''t agree. I just drank some wine and took her down. Then, a while before we were married, she and I had some kind of misunderstanding. Don''t you know your son''s temper? Actually, it''s not as you think. Even if I don''t go back, Guiying will come to Qin''s to look for me and even send me a lunch." "I don''t believe you." Mrs. Qin narrowed her eyes at him. The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. "Whether you believe it or not has nothing to do with this." "Son, you only know how to walk in circles with me. The reason for going around in circles is because you don''t want me to find her, right? I just want to ask her, how did my son disappoint her? How can she not give the Qin Family a face and even go to court to file for a divorce! Do you think she sees your parents as elderly in her eyes?" "Alright, that''s enough. Calm down. We''ll talk about it later." Qin Gengxin smiled as he hugged Mrs. Qin''s shoulder. Mrs. Qin rolled her eyes. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that the situation between Xian Guiying and her son was not that easy, so she stood up. Just when Qin Gengxin was about to persuade her, his phone rang again. Seeing that it was Huang Jingguo calling again, he didn''t want to answer it because he was afraid his mother would find out about the situation at the company. "Is it Guiying? " "No." "Let me see." Mrs. Qin reached for his phone. Qin Gengxin showed it to her and said, "It''s from Huang Jingguo." "Why are you not answering? Did something happen at the company?" "No." Qin Gengxin''s head hurt so much that he felt like it was going to explode. He got up and went to his bedroom to answer the phone. "Boss, Bai Group canceled the project contract we signed last year. Mrs. Bai said -." "I understand. From now on, don''t call me about company problems. Send them to my mailbox. I''ll figure out a way to deal with them!" With that, he hung up the phone and hurriedly left the bedroom, only to see that Mrs. Qin had disappeared. Qin Gengxin looked at the empty living room and closed his eyes helplessly. At this moment, he truly felt the way Jiang Ruolan had felt when she chose to divorce her husband and leave the Xian Family. He really did know how painful her divorce had been and how tenacious she had to be to make such a decision. It must be a life worse than death. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying had just finished undergoing X-ray scanning and she was helped by Wei Zhengsheng out of the clinic. The doctor at the clinic said that she would be fine. After a few days of rest, she would be fine, but she had to stay in the hospital for the observation process. As soon as they returned to the ward, they saw a figure standing in the doorway. Xian Guiying was not surprised to see Mrs. Qin. She had long guessed that Mrs. Qin would come looking for her, and she also knew that Qin Wenqian would certainly not recognize her. Xian Guiying walked back to the room. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, showing the swollen spots on her forehead. The spot was no longer swollen, but was black and blue. Seeing Mrs. Qin, Wei Zhengsheng said, "Mrs. Qin, this is a hospital." He clearly reminded her not to cause trouble here. Mrs. Qin looked at him indifferently, "I''m old, so I know my limits. Yesterday, I was too angry, and seeing the wound on her head, I really didn''t think she would be admitted to the hospital." Wei Zhengsheng frowned and wanted to say something, but Xian Guiying grabbed his hand to stop him. "I''m fine, but you really misunderstood Wei Zhengsheng and me. No matter what happened between us at the time, before a formal divorce, our relationship is pure." "Pure?" Mrs. Qin walked step by step and looked at Xian Guiying. "Whether it is pure or not, I don''t want to know. Guiying, I didn''t come here today to discuss this with you. Since you want a divorce, well, our Qin Family won''t stop you but, Qianqian''s custody --" "Qianqian is my daughter!" Xian Guiying interrupted Mrs. Qin with a firm look on her face. "Don''t get any ideas in your head." Mrs. Qin immediately looked at her. "Xian Guiying, even though Qianqian was born from you, I am still the child''s biological grandmother. You haven''t allowed the child to see us for the past three years, so the child doesn''t know anyone from our Qin Family at all!" "Whatever you do, know this one thing. You can''t take MY daughter away from me." Xian Guiying no longer looked at Mrs. Qin. She walked past her and went inside the ward. Mrs. Qin stood in place with anger in her eyes. Wei Zhengsheng also walked past her, giving her a brief glance before pushing open the door and entering the ward. Mrs. Qin took a deep breath and turned to follow him. Suddenly, Qin Gengxin appeared in front of her, blocking her path. He then closed the ward''s door, which was slightly open. "What are you doing?" Mrs. Qin looked at him with dissatisfaction. "I''m the one who should ask. What are you trying to do?" Qin Gengixin looked at Mrs. Qin indifferently. Xian Guiying, who was in the ward, heard someone closing the door outside. She turned and looked toward the door. Wei Zhengsheng also turned and looked towards the door. They then looked at each other. She didn''t say anything. Although her head was not severely injured, a slight concussion would cause her head to ache for several days. She was a little tired, so she decided to sit on the bed. Mrs. Qin looked at her son and hesitated for a moment. She didn''t go into the ward anymore. She just walked to the end of the corridor, stood by the window, and looked at the view outside. Qin Gengxin looked at the situation in the ward through the window. He saw Xian Guying leaning on the bed with her eyes closed. He stared at her for a while before approaching Mrs. Qin. "Son, in fact, divorcing her is the best option. Other people may not know the relationship between our Qin Family and the Xian Family, but you must have heard those stories from your grandmother since you were young. Your grandmother was hospitalized on the day of your wedding. She hasn''t been really happy for a day in years and if you divorce Xian Guiying, your mother will be able to rest." Mrs. Qin sighed and said softly, "Don''t blame your mother for being cruel, but can you really ignore your grandfather''s death and your grandmother''s broken heart for the rest of your life?" Qin Gengxin was silent for a moment. Then, when Mrs. Qin turned to look at him, he said, "Guiying is innocent." Chapter 659 - Is There A Woman Who Looked Like Her When She Was Young Mrs. Qin lowered her eyes. "I know, I know Xian Guiying is innocent. It''s because your grandmother''s heart and body are getting worse day by day that I''m really afraid she''s going to be affected." Qin Gengxin pondered for a moment. "I''ll figure out a way to deal with this." "What method can you think of? This knot can''t be untied from your grandmother''s heart for the rest of her life! What can you do about it?" Mrs. Qin looked at him. "There must be a reason behind all this. I will find the source and think of a way to solve it." "Solve it?" Mrs. Qin scoffed, "How will you solve it? What will you use to solve it?" Before Qin Gengxin could say anything, the door of the ward next to him opened. Wei Zhengsheng walked out and looked directly at them. Qin Gengxin gave him a bland look before walking over. Wei Zhengsheng looked at him, "Did Mrs. Zhang pick up Qianqian this morning?" Instead of answering his question, Qin Gengxin''s eyes wandered inside the ward and looked at Xian Guiying, who was leaning against the bed. She looked up and their eyes met each other. She looked at him for a moment before slowly turning away and closing her eyes. Qin Gengxin looked over his shoulder at his mother before saying to Wei Zhengsheng, "Let''s talk." Wei Zhengsheng looked at Mrs. Qin. Qin Gengxin knew what he was worried about, so he said, "My mother couldn''t hold her temper yesterday, that''s why she lost her control, but now that she''s calm, she won''t do anything to Guiying again." Of course, Qin Gengxin would not let anyone else hurt Xian Guiying. Wei Zhengsheng was pretty sure about this. Qin Gengxin walked towards the elevator and Wei Zhengsheng followed him from behind. Xian Guiying was resting on the bed when she heard the ward door open. She opened her eyes and saw Mrs. Qin walking in. She slowly sat up. Mrs. Qin walked to the edge of the bed and looked at her for a long time. They did not speak until the doctor came in and saw Mrs. Qin. The doctor asked who she was and Mrs. Qin said, "I''m her mother-in-law." The doctor reapplied the medicine on Xian Guiying''s head and left. Mrs. Qin sat in a chair and looked at her. Xian Guiying was not traumatized by her presence. Although there was still some form of courtesy between the elders and juniors, it was better to avoid the formalities between the daughter-in-law and the seniors. Thus, she didn''t open her mouth to chase her away. Because silence was the best method to drive her away. After the doctor and nurse left, Mrs. Qin opened her mouth, "I heard that you and Gengxin had known each other for a long time before you got married." Seeing Mrs. Qin spoke calmly, Xian Guiying looked at her in a slightly different way. Logically, didn''t Mrs. Qin always dislikes her. Now that she had a chance, shouldn''t she use all the available means to mock her? Seeing Mrs. Qin''s calm expression, Xian Guiying looked at her before answering, "Yes." "How long did you know each other?" Mrs. Qin asked. "Ten years." "Ten years? Was it Gengxin who liked you first? No, that doesn''t matter anymore. It''s already this far, Xian Guiying. Before you get divorced, we should have a good discussion with each other. Was it really my son who forced you to get pregnant?" Xian Guiying didn''t expect that Qin Gengxin would take the blame for her pregnancy. She was stunned for a moment before looking at Mrs. Qin. She had no way to explain the real reason behind her pregnancy. Seeing that she didn''t say anything, Mrs. Qin laughed coldly, "I know for sure there is something suspicious here. Xian Guiying, my son has taken care of everything for years, do you know how well he protects you? While he''s busy protecting you, you''re not shy to hang out with other men? Is this what a daughter of the Xian Family is like? How did Xian Tingfeng teach his granddaughter?!" "Mrs. Qin, there is no need to involve the elders in Qin Gengxin and my problems." Xian Guiying looked at Mrs. Qin coldly, "Besides, my grandfather is your elder. Is this how your mother educated you?" "You ..." Mrs. Qin looked at her, speechless. "You usually don''t talk much in front of us, but I don''t think you''re so eloquent. I really underestimate you." Xian Guiying smiled indifferently, "If you weren''t my mother-in-law, I would definitely have fought back when you hit me yesterday. You''re right, not only am I eloquent, I''m also not someone to be trifled with." "Hehe, are you threatening me?" Mrs. Qin scoffed. "Not a threat." Xian Guiying raised her hand to rub the wound on her forehead and said softly. "After all, I respect you as my mother-in-law. After all, this marriage isn''t over yet, so I know what I should do. Don''t think too much about it." Mrs. Qin held her breath and was speechless. That wasn''t because she was shocked by Xian Guiying''s words, but because she didn''t expect this girl to be rude to her. Mrs. Qin thought for a moment and calmed down. After taking a deep breath, she said, "Xian Tingfeng''s granddaughter, hehe ..." Seeing Mrs. Qin''s face, she immediately asked, "Did my grandfather ever offend the Qin Family?" Mrs. Qin did not think Xian Guiying would ask for this directly and so suddenly. She couldn''t hold her gaze. Xian Guiying saw the astonishment in Mrs. Qin''s eyes and apparently, the doubt in her heart was correct. Apparently, this had something to do with her grandfather. "Offended?" Mrs. Qin scoffed, "Our Qin Family will be good enough if we don''t offend that high and mighty grandfather of yours. How dare we offend Old General Xian." Xian Guiying suddenly thought of something and searched for a picture of Cui Luixian on her phone. She then handed the phone to Mrs. Qin. "Is there a woman who looked like her when she was young?" Mrs. Qin looked at the young woman in the photo and was immediately stunned. Xian Guiying could already guess a little from her expression. There appeared to be a reason why his grandfather adored Cui Luixian so much. "Where did you get this from?" Mrs. Qin asked. Xian Guiying kept the phone. "The woman in the photo is the granddaughter of my grandfather, who was adopted more than 23 years ago. Her name is Cui Luixian and I heard her grandfather sacrificed himself to save my grandfather on the battlefield. My grandfather always said that he adopted Cui Luixian to repay the debt." Xian Guiying looked into Mrs. Qin''s eyes. "There must be another reason, right?" She remembered that Old Man Xian went to see Cui Luixian and took her back. Cui Luixian had been very good-looking since she was little, and she looked like the woman in the old photos Xian Guiying once saw in the attic. She did not know what the connection was, but there must be a story behind it. "Adopted?" Mrs. Qin''s eyes were cold. "I don''t know the woman in this photo, but I''ve heard that your grandfather once adopted a grandchild. So this is her." Xian Guiying smiled and deliberately added, "Grandpa loved her very much, more than his own granddaughter." Chapter 660 - Something Is Wrong Mrs. Qin did not say anything, she just lowered her head to look at the time and lightly said, "Let''s not talk about this. Xian Guiying, Qianqian must live in the Qin Family. I won''t be here for long, just in case Gengxin is concerned that I''ll do something to you. Really, what can I do to you? He cares so much about you even though you''re like this. Xian Guiying, your heart is truly made of wolves'' hearts and dog lungs." With that, Mrs. Qin stood up and walked out of the ward. Xian Guiying just stared at the retreating figure of Mrs. Qin. Her eyes were clear. ? ? ? ? Qin Gengxin and Wei Zhengsheng sat in a small restaurant near the hospital and ordered two cans of beer. After drinking a can of beer, Qin Gengxin looked towards the hospital with a dark expression on his face. Wei Zhengsheng nodded and thanked the waiter, but he didn''t drink the beer. Instead, he pushed the beer can to the side and asked the waiter to bring him a glass of plain water. Seeing him drinking plain water, Qin Gengxin sneered, "You really have been completely infected by Xian Zihao." Wei Zhengsheng smirked. "We like the same thing." Ignoring him, Qin Gengxin drank his own beer and then leaned back in his chair, not saying a word. When Wei Zhengsheng looked at him and was about to ask something, Qin Gengxin said lightly, "I will return to the United States tomorrow." Wei Zhengsheng looked at him in surprise. "Tomorrow?" He clearly didn''t expect Qin Gengxin would give up so quickly. "Don''t be too happy. I''m going back to the United States because the company needs me now." Qin Gengxin didn''t give him the slightest bit of face. "Before I leave, I will entrust my wife and my daughter to you. Also, I will remind you that she and I are not divorced. You better know your limits." Wei Zhengsheng smiled helplessly. "You''ve said the warning more than once. If I really want to do something, I''m afraid you can''t stop me. You''re far away in the United States." Qin Gengxin scoffed as he looked towards the hospital again. He was silent for a long time. Apparently there''s something in his mind. "Why are you in such a hurry to go back? Did something happen there?" Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He just opened another beer next to him and took a sip. He raised his hand to wipe the remaining beer from his mouth and smiled. "What? If there is something really happening, are you going to help me? Heh. After leaving for so long, I must definitely return to settle some contracts that I have to sign personally. It''s not like you don''t understand our job. A company can''t be functioning without their CEO for a long time." Just as he was about to take another sip, Wei Zhengsheng held his hand and said, "Alright, that''s enough. You don''t look too good." Qin Gengxin smiled and pushed his hand away. He looked down and didn''t say anything for a while. After so long, he finally said in a rather hoarse voice, "It''s not fair that you can take care of my wife and daughter, but Wei Zhengsheng, I''m indebted to you." With that, he got up to pay the bill. Wei Zhengsheng stared at Qin Gengxin''s back as he went to pay the bill. He then looked at the beer cans in front of him. ? ? ? ? Fifteen minutes later, Qin Gengxin appeared in Xian Guiying''s ward. She was leaning on the bed while rubbing her temples to relieve the headache. When she saw him, her hands stopped moving. Qin Gengxin walked over and looked at her. They both looked at each other before Xian Guiying looked behind him, at the door. "Where is Wei Zhengsheng?" As soon as he entered, the first thing she asked was about Wei Zhengsheng. Xian Guiying never really thought to hurt Qin Gengxin. If she really wanted to hurt him, then her killing power would be 100%. "You no longer need to go to H City Court." He stood next to the bed and looked at her. "I signed the divorce agreement." Xian Guiying just stared at him, her expression unchanged. Seeing that she was so calm, Qin Gengxin curled his lips and stroked the strands of hair on her forehead with his fingers gently. "I owe you a lot in this life. If you can forgive my past mistakes, that would be great. If you continue to hate me to the bone for the rest of your life, unwilling to have anything to do with me, then I''ll wait for my next life to repay you." His hand gently rubbed her forehead. Xian Guiying just looked at him. She should have avoided it, but his eyes were very sincere and calm. She frowned slightly. "Qin Gengxin." "Hmm?" "Are you okay?" Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment before looking at him. "Since you signed the divorce agreement, then Qianqian''s custody rights ..." "It''s yours." He lowered his hand and smiled at her. "My mom won''t bother you anymore. So, you can rest assured." ? ? ? ? Ten minutes after Qin Gengxin left, Wei Zhengsheng entered the ward and saw Xian Guiying sitting on the bed, lost in her thoughts. He walked over and called her name. "Guiying?" "Guiying!" Xian Guiying snapped out of her daze and raised her head to look at him. "What''s wrong?" Wei Zhengsheng looked at her worriedly. "What are you thinking about?" She looked at him blankly and said, "Qin Gengxin said he signed the divorce agreement." The care and anxiousness in Wei Zhengsheng''s eyes faded a little, and there was also a hint of suspicion in his eyes. "He also said that Qianqian was mine and he didn''t want to fight with me for custody of his child." Xian Guiying looked at him. "Am I dreaming? Or is everything that''s happened all this time just my imagination? How did he suddenly become like this? With his personality, it''s impossible for him to let go of it. I''m a little confused. Zhengsheng, do you think I''m thinking too much about it?" Wei Zhengsheng frowned. He remembered what Qin Gengxin said at the restaurant and his state of mind. He immediately walked out. He called Qin Gengxin with his phone, but he couldn''t get through. Wei Zhengsheng always felt there was something wrong with Qin Gengxin today, but he couldn''t figure out what was wrong. Qin Gengxin was always unruly, with almost nothing that could shock him (Wei Zhengsheng). If nothing happened, how could he say that? How could Qin Gengxin entrust his wife and daughter to Wei Zhengsheng and that he would sign the divorce agreement? No. He must have signed the divorce agreement before he came to the hospital. Qin Gengxin''s phone could not be reached. Since Wei Zhengsheng didn''t know what was going on, he suddenly thought of Qin Wenqian. To avoid an unpredictable situation, he left the hospital and went straight to kindergarten. When he arrived at the kindergarten, the kindergarten teacher said that Qin Gengxin had just left, but he didn''t take Qin Wenqian. He just looked at her through the window. When he rushed back to Xian Guiying''s residence, the opposite door was shut tightly, and there''s no sign of anyone returning. While Wei Zhengsheng was on his way back to the hospital, he got a call from the company. "President Wei, I heard that some big projects in Qin Corporation have been pulled out and that the biggest investor, Bai Group, has made some movements behind their backs. The banks have heard the commotion and they have already begun to collect their debts. Today, someone has already taken away some of Qin Corporations'' subsidiary companies, as well as the properties under their name." He put down the phone and looked at the scenery in front of him blankly. No one knows what he was thinking about. ? ? ? ? Wei Zhengsheng opened the ward door and saw Xian Guiying standing by the window. The sun was setting outside the window, and she seemed to have been standing there for a long time. "Did something happen to Qin Corporation?" She asked softly. Wei Zhengsheng entered. "You know about it?" "Secretary Dai just called me. Even though I have resigned, I still have some shares in Xian Enterprise." Xian Guiying looked out the window and said, "If Qin Corporation faces a crisis that they can''t handle and face bankruptcy, since I am Qin Gengxin''s legal wife, Xian Enterprise will be affected more or less." Her voice was soft. Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything and just looked at her. "So, that''s how it is. That''s why he did that." Xian Guiying silently looked towards the sunset, her voice was calm and tinged with a soft sigh. Chapter 661 - The Crisis In Qin Corporation Wei Zhengsheng walked over, took his coat from the chair and laid it over her shoulder. "The wind outside is so strong, go lie down." Xian Guiying looked at the coat on her shoulder, then raised her head to look at him. She smiled, then continued to look out the window. "It''s okay. The weather outside isn''t bad today, there shouldn''t be any wind. I''ll stand for a while, then I''ll go and lie down." "I know that this thing has a big impact on you, but Guiying, you have to think of others too. You can''t help him anymore. Xian Enterprise is a business in your brother''s name, you can''t take risks arbitrarily. You had helped him a few years ago. Even if your brother doesn''t mind the fact that the other party is Qin Gengxin, you should know that you almost put the entire Xian Enterprise at risk just because of your impulse." Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She just stood by the window and stared at the green tree in silence. "I know." She already owed too much to Xian Zihao. Even though he was her own brother, that was not his place to pay for everything she had done. Even though Xian Zihao wanted to, she knew she shouldn''t. Xian Guiying had spent three years making up for the losses incurred by Xian Enterprise that year. Qin Gengxin also knew that and in order not to complicate her and prevent her from getting involved, he signed the divorce agreement easily. How could she not know about it? Seeing that she was very calm, but her mood was slightly affected, Wei Zhengsheng just stared at her. Out of a sudden, his phone rang. Then he went outside to answer the phone. It was so quiet in the ward that you could hear a pin drop. Wei Zhengsheng''s fluent English could be heard outside the ward. Xian Guiying gently placed both her hands on the window sill. Next to her hand was a green cactus. She slowly touched it. She only returned to her senses when her finger was stung. Her gaze was focused on the cactus, and the memory of Qin Gengxin hugging her shoulder and claiming her to be his little sister years ago, with a face full of contempt, was playing in her mind. At that time, he was looking at her. "Little Ying, do you know why no one dares to chase after you?" "Because I''m ugly?" "With your beautiful face, who would dare call you ugly? I have to kill him!" He happily stroked his chin, raised his eyebrows, and said in a serious tone, "You woman, you are like a cactus. You stab anyone you see with your thorn. Who dares to provoke you?" Xian Guiying silently brushed off his hand and said, "There''s even a rose with thorns on it. Why do I have to be a cactus?" "Roses are very fragile. You are much stronger than those roses that can turn soft with a pinch." Xian Guiying''s finger was pierced until it bled. She lifted her bleeding finger and put it in her mouth while staring at the cactus without moving. ? ? ? ? Qin Corporation Building. "Boss!" Huang Jingguo hurriedly walked out of the company''s round door. Qin Gengxin got out of the car and took a stack of files from his hand. As he looked at it, he said, "Which partners haven''t withdrawn their funds yet?" Huang Jingguo followed him from behind and said, "There are three left, but those three are the cooperation cases from many years ago. They don''t have much profit, they are just friendly partners and can''t help us save the current crisis. Boss, Mrs. Bai''s secretary called your office yesterday, but you weren''t there. I picked up, he said " Qin Gengxin stopped and turned his body to look at him coldly. "What did he say?" After a moment of hesitation, Huang Jingguo whispered, "They have evidence of the corporation of Chinese arms with Mr. Johnson over a year ago. If you don''t meet Mrs. Bai personally in New York, she will report this evidence to the Chinese government. Boss, although our company was established in the United States, we are still Chinese citizens!" Qin Gengxin closed the files in his hand. "What a good information she had." He walked into the elevator and said, "Mr. Johnson''s arms dealing had nothing to do with us. I already vetoed this project over a year ago. Where did the evidence come from? Is there a spy in our company? You should go and check if there are any new people from other departments who would rather be stationed at Qin''s. Also, call those who have worked with us to the conference room." The elevator door opened and he walked out. His eyes were cold, but his footsteps were stable. Huang Jingguo immediately understood the meaning. Qin Gengxin had been on guard against them all along, and he hadn''t revealed a single secret of the company to everyone, even to his assistant. While their eyes were on Mrs. Bai, it seemed like someone else had secretly come over to extract the cocoon. Cooperation with Mr. Johnson didn''t have anything to do with arms. Back then, Mr. Johnson had indeed wanted to sell arms with Qin Corporation, although the profits were huge, it was not that Qin Gengxin didn''t want to bear this risk, but it was because he didn''t plan to let Qin Corporation embark on the path of no return. When Qin Corporation was established, Qin Xiaowen had indeed been involved with the underworld in the past, but ever since Qin Gengxin had taken over, he had always opposed the arms-related business. Later, Mr. Johnson gave them another collaboration project, which was personally checked by Qin Gengxin to make sure it was legal before signing the contract. How did Mrs. Bai find out? It seemed that this matter was not only related to Mrs. Bai, but also to Mr. Johnson. Huang Jingguo quickly followed Qin Gengxin to the CEO''s office. Three hours later ... Qin Gengxin was in the middle of answering the directors'' call. The content of the call was about Qin Corporation and the future of the board members. Qin Gengxin tried to calm them down, but his office door was pushed open when he hung up the phone. Huang Jingguo took some files and put them on his desk. "A year ago, when Bai Nuying entered the company, our company recruited some employees from other countries. There are many interns, about 30 or so. These three individuals are suspects." Huang Jingguo pushed the file in front of him. "After working for the Ministry of Foreign Trade for less than a year and consistently achieving exceptional results, the three of them were promoted to the position of assistants by the Ministry''s manager. However, a few months ago, all three of them resigned simultaneously and after that, they could not be contacted." "I checked the addresses on the documents. Two of them don''t exist. One of them has been demolished." According to Qin Gengxin''s temper in the past, he would definitely throw the documents on the table and ask the HR Department what they were for. However, at this moment, he was only looking at Huang Jingguo. Hearing what Huang Jingguo said, his expression didn''t change at all. The phone on the table rang again. Maybe someone from the board of directors came in to interrogate him. Qin Gengxin rubbed his forehead and said in a deep voice, "I understand. Go out and ask the HR manager to come to my office in ten minutes." Huang Jingguo nodded. "Alright." Huang Jingguo was about to walk out when he suddenly stopped and looked back at Qin Gengxin. He did not answer the phone but rubbed his forehead with one hand and leaned back in his chair wearily. In the hours since he returned to the company, he has been on the phone non-stop. He hadn''t even had lunch yet. Huang Jingguo hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice, "Boss, at this time, I am afraid it is not easy to seek external help to defuse the current crisis." "Indeed." Qin Gengxin lowered his hand, sighing softly. "It''s common in business society to throw stones when someone falls down. However, most importantly, we don''t admit defeat." "Are you going to see Mrs. Bai in New York?" Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything, but it was clear that he had no intention of doing so. Huang Jingguo then said, "Boss, maybe you can borrow Xian Enterprise''s strength. After all, you and Xian Guiying aren''t divorced, so she might be able to -- " "We''re divorced." Qin Gengxin caressed his face with his hand, leaned back, and reached for the phone before signaling Huang Jingguo to leave. Chapter 662 - Untitled Despite the surprise on Huang Jingguo''s face, he didn''t dare to say anything else. He turned around and walked out. After the door of the CEO''s office was closed, Qin Gengxin closed his eyes and pinched the space between his eyebrows, and placed another arm on the table. When the phone rang again, he picked up the phone while looking at the file in his hand. ? ? ? ? G City, Qin Family Residence Since Zhou Qingling stayed in the old house of the Jiang Family, people from the Qin Family never came to visit the old house again. Sometimes, they could only hear their neighbors say that the woman who had just moved seemed to have recovered well. It was just that her daughter rarely came to see her before. When Mrs. Qin returned to the Qin Family Residence, she saw a car parked in front of the house from a distance. Jiang Ruolan was carrying a cute little boy and a girl as she got out of the car. Mrs. Qin watched from a distance as they entered the Jiang Family''s old house. She watched as the two adorable children laughed in their mother''s arms. Then Mrs. Qin thought of Qin Wenqian, who would avoid her every time she saw her. Mrs. Qin could not refrain from sighing. "You''re back." The Old Woman was currently sitting in the courtyard, enjoying the freshness of the air, with two pairs of handmade cloth shoes on the table beside her. She put down the shoes and raised her head to look at Mrs. Qin. "Meili, didn''t you go to Wuyuan? How is it? Is it fun over there?" "Mom." Mrs. Qin walked over and sat down. Seeing the cloth shoes on the table, she sighed. "What era is this? Why are you still wearing these shoes? No one wears them anymore." "This is not for me." The Old Woman rolled her eyes at her while earnestly holding the shoes and saying, "Your father''s anniversary is coming up soon. I''m afraid he might not have any shoes there, so I decided to make these shoes and burn them for him." "Oh right, Meili, did Gengxin say when he returned? On the day of his grandfather''s death, he should have come back to pay his respects, right?" As she spoke, the Old Woman pushed the reading glasses on the bridge of her nose. Mrs. Qin looked at the shoes on the table. She picked it up and looked at it. After realizing that she was not in a good mood, the Old Woman looked at her seriously. "What happened? Why is your face so pale? Are you arguing with your husband?" Mrs. Qin laughed, "I just came back from Wuyuan and haven''t seen his face yet. How do I have time to argue?" "Then what happened?" The Old Woman smiled. "Mom." Mrs. Qin whispered, "All this time, I really didn''t understand what it meant to be a distant relative. Now that I''m also a grandmother, I understand it." Seeing that Mrs. Qin implied something in her words, the Old Woman looked at her and said, "Qianqian is indeed very adorable. She is also very similar to my grandson. What a pity ..." The Old Woman sighed and shook her head. "Her mother''s last name is Xian." As she spoke, the Old Woman picked up the cloth shoes on the table and continued to sew on the soles of the shoes. As she sewed, she said, "But the child isn''t close to you. It''s been a long time since we last met. Why did you suddenly say all this?" "Mom, I also don''t want the Xian Family to have anything to do with us. But now, Gengxin is in a dilemma. They still have a child. As a mother, I really don''t know what to do." Mrs. Qin''s eyes suddenly turned red. She raised her hand to wipe her slightly red eyes. "Say, why do you think Xian Tingfeng has done so many evil deeds? Our family had never offended him, so why did he secretly trap my father and put him in prison for the rest of his life? And in the end, he even died of old age in the prison." The needle in the Old Woman''s hand pierced her finger. Blood dripped from her fingers and stained the soles of the white shoes. She frowned. Mrs. Qin looked at her mother. "I didn''t know this before, but now I know that Gengxin really cares about Xian Guiying. A few days ago, when I saw him in Wuyuan, he seemed to have lost a lot of weight and Qianqian didn''t even know him. She also didn''t know me, her grandmother." Mrs. Qin choked with tears. "Mom, I saw how Gengxin suffered because of that woman. I felt very bad ..." "Why is he suffering?" The Old Woman was silent for a moment, then she said in a cold tone. "It wasn''t like Gengxin didn''t know how his grandfather died. I had told him when he was young, but he still went to marry that woman from the Xian Family." "He''s never thinking about how our Qin Family can let her in! When they were getting married, I was so angry that I passed out and went to the hospital!" Mrs. Qin took out a tissue from the bag to wipe the corners of her eyes. She then sighed. "Mom, I remember you went on a tour with a group last year. Did you go to H City?" As the Old Woman sewed the soles of her shoes, she asked, "Hmm, what''s wrong?" "Nothing, I just heard about it and asked." Mrs. Qin sighed and didn''t say anything more. She then stood up and went into the Qin Residence to put her luggage. Half an hour later, Mrs. Qin changed into a simple set of clothes, gave a call to Qin Xiaowen, and then walked out the door. Outside the Qin Family Residence, she saw Xian Zihao about to drive out and buy something, and in the blink of an eye, Mrs. Qin looked towards the Jiang Family''s old house. Xian Zihao was preparing to buy some daily necessities for Jiang Ruolan''s mother. Normally, the housekeeper would take care of it, but she didn''t have time to travel too far. Some daily necessities ran out, but she didn''t have time to buy them. Seeing Mrs. Qin, Xian Zihao nodded politely at her through the window. With his relationship with Qin Gengxin, it was natural for him to treat Mrs. Qin with respect. Mrs. Qin nodded politely, thinking of Xian Guiying. She thought for a moment and wanted to ask Xian Zihao about his sister''s divorcement, but before she could walk towards him, the Old Woman''s voice came from behind her. "Meili, when will Xiaowen return?" The Old Woman walked out and saw Xian Zihao. There''s no expression on her face. Mrs. Qin replied, "He''ll be back in an hour. He''s on the way home." "Alright, then ask someone to prepare food. I''m hungry." With that, the Old Woman pulled Mrs. Qin inside. "Come here and help me see the flowers I planted a few days ago." Xian Zihao was in no hurry to leave. Instead, he looked towards the Qin Residence with an indifferent expression. Chapter 663 - Are You Unhappy A year ago, when the Old Woman from the Qin Family met him in H City, all the things she said to him were still fresh in his ears. Xian Zihao''s eyebrows furrowed slightly. This matter was more troublesome than the problem between him and Jiang Ruolan. As Xian Zihao was about to leave, a text suddenly came from his phone. He took his phone and looked down at the screen. The text was from Wei Zhengsheng. It was a screenshot from a commercial newspaper from the United States. The photo in the newspaper was of the Qin Corporation Building, with a link to the electronic newspaper attached below. Opening the link, he immediately saw that Qin Corporation was facing a crisis of failure and the news that their CEO had not been seen for many days was also being speculated on. Xian Zihao looked at the contents of the electronic newspaper on his phone. Then he put down his phone and went to the nearby supermarket to buy goods. While he was driving, he wore a Bluetooth headset and dialed Qin Gengxin''s number. However, his private number couldn''t be contacted. He called his company''s office, but it was busy. In the end, he just called Huang Jingguo. After all, he had been in the United States for years, so he knew Qin Gengxin''s assistant. Once the call was connected, Xian Zihao immediately asked Huang Jingguo to tell Qin Gengxin to call him back. Huang Jingguo went to the CEO''s office. Today was the fourth day after Qin Gengxin rushed back to the company. He had stayed at the bar for three nights in a row. He had often accompanied their partners and drank together, but not a single project was discussed in the end. It was noon now. Huang Jingguo opened the door of private bedroom in his office and saw that Qin Gengxin was not sleeping on the bed but was standing in front of the window, looking outside. No one knows what he was thinking. "President Qin." Huang Jingguo said softly. "Mr. Xian asked you to call him back." Qin Gengxin didn''t answer, so Huang Jingguo could only enter. "President Qin ..." "Mr. Xian? Which one?" Qin Gengxin asked indifferently. "Xian Zihao." Qin Gengxin looked at him over his shoulder, his eyes were cold. "He''s well-informed. Tell him I don''t have time." Huang Jingguo didn''t leave and instead looked at him intently. "President Qin, Xian Zihao is the boss of Xian Enterprise, and you are good brothers with him. Since he took the initiative to call you, he must be here to help you. Now you and Xian Guiying are already divorced, in Xian Enterprise, only Xian Zihao can help--" "There''s no need." Qin Gengxin returned his gaze to the window and said quietly, "From now on, whether it''s Xian Zihao or Xian Guiying, don''t take calls from anyone named Xian or related to the Xian Family." Huang Jingguo looked at him with a troubled expression. "President Qin." "Alright, you can go now." Qin Gengxin didn''t look back. Huang Jingguo sighed. He walked to the door and glanced at Qin Gengxin before closing it. He then looked at the pile of documents on the office desk and the rows of board member numbers on the computer screen. He left the office in silence. ? ? ? ? "Mommy, what are you looking at?" Qin Wenqian opened the door to the study room and grinned as she looked at Xian Guiying, who was sitting at the desk and looking at her laptop. Xian Guiying''s hand was clicking on the mouse. On the screen, it showed news about Qin Corporation. All the news on the internet was associated with "bankruptcy", "failure" and "crisis". Qin Wenqian''s voice caught her attention. She looked up and saw the little girl walking barefoot. Xian Guiying immediately stood up and walked over to pick up the girl. "Why aren''t you wearing slippers? Have you forgotten that you''ve had a stomach ache for two days since the last time you caught a cold?" Qin Wenqian frowned and gave her a big kiss on the cheek before hugging her neck and saying sweetly, "Mommy, are you unhappy?" "No." "Then why haven''t you laughed in a few days?" Qin Wenqian blinked her eyes curiously. "Uncle Wei said yesterday that he would return to America in the next few days. He wants us to come back with him. Mommy, are we really going to go with Uncle Wei?" Xian Guiying patted her daughter''s head and asked, "Do you want to go with Uncle Wei?" Qin Wenqian looked at her mother, but she did not reply. She just looked into her eyes. Xian Guiying smiled as she looked at her daughter. "Qianqian, mommy wants to know your opinion. Do you want to go with Uncle Wei? Tell mommy." Qin Wenqian remained silent and bit her lip. She simply looked at Xian Guiying before asking softly, "Mommy, why doesn''t Grandma Yuan send me some delicious food anymore?" Although Xian Guiying would not let her eat all the food that had been sent to her before, Qin Wenqian remembered that Nanny Yuan would still bring them to her every day. But these days, she hasn''t seen Nanny Yuan for a few days. Xian Guiying''s smile slowly faded as she led her daughter into the living room. After putting her down, she took out her cute slippers and put them on her feet. Crouching in front of Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying held her shoulder gently and looked at her. "Qianqian, you must always remember, you can''t eat things given by strangers and don''t talk to strangers. No matter how good Grandma Yuan is to you, she is still a stranger, unless the two of you have known each other for years and are old neighbors." "But ..." Qin Wenqian at first wanted to say something, but when she looked into her mother''s eyes, she bit her lips and stopped. "But what?" Xian Guiying smiled. Qin Wenqian shook her head and didn''t say anything else. Xian Guiying gently rubbed her head. "Not even if Grandma Yuan is his housekeeper." Qin Wenqian understood this "his" and lowered her head. "I know, mommy" After saying that, she picked up the doll on the couch before quietly entering the bedroom. Watching her retreating figure, Xian Guiying sighed. Although she didn''t know what happened to her daughter on the night she (Qin Wenqian) stayed with Qin Gengxin or Mrs. Qin, or what Qin Gengxin told her, Xian Guiying had to remember something. That blood was thicker than water. "Qianqian, since today is the weekend and the kindergarten is off, mommy can only accompany you in the morning. Nanny Zhang will accompany you later, so remember to stay at home obediently. Mommy will return before dark." Xian Guiying tidied up her stuff as she spoke. After she heard her daughter''s response, she put on her coat and left the house. As she opened the door, her gaze swept across the closed anti-theft door on the other side. Her hand stopped on the doorknob. It''s been days since anyone came in or out of the door, and even the middle-aged woman named Yuan hadn''t returned for a long time. The house was quiet again, as if no one had lived there. This place was still the same as last year, when she had just arrived. Nothing had changed. Chapter 664 - Returned Twenty minutes later, Xian Guiying walked to Square Street. The doors of her shop were closed, but the hawkers around her were still hawking various things as usual. She walked over and opened the shop''s door. She stuffed the handmade items hanging on the wall into a cardboard box and heard the young girl''s voice from the silver jewelry store on the other side. "Sister Xian, how many days has it been since your shop closed? I thought something had happened to you! Are you going to open the shop today?" Xian Guiying looked at the enthusiastic girl through the doorway and smiled at her. "No. I will close the shop." "Ah? Sister Xian, you won''t open the shop here anymore?" Opening shop? Mrs. Qin had caused a commotion here the other day, so the shop could no longer be open. The whispers among the neighbors, as well as their unusual gazes. Even if she didn''t care, her mood wouldn''t be too good after facing all this for so long. Since she didn''t feel like continuing to open the shop here, then why bother it anymore? Xian Guiying was not the kind of person who would make things difficult for herself. Life wasn''t easy to begin with, so there was no need to make things difficult for herself. As she packed her things, she replied with a smile. "Mmm, I won''t open it again." The young girl looked at her with a sad expression, as if she was not used to parting with other people. But life was like this, often one didn''t be here for too long. Whether it''s love, habit, good relationship, or loathing, it was just a passing cloud and when you leave, all of this was just the past. When she finished putting all the items in the cardboard box and about to call the moving workers she had hired to come and take them out, the shop''s door opened slightly. Wei Zhengsheng came in and saw that part of the shop was covered with dust. Xian Guiying''s face was also smeared with black dust. "Didn''t I say that I would come to help you?" "It''s fine. I had nothing to do, so I came to clean it. It''s better to clean it early. There''s no need to drag it out any longer." Xian Guiying smiled as she wiped the dust on her cheek with her sleeves. She then looked around the small shop and sighed. "This can be considered the first shop in my life that belongs to me. Although small, it also gave me a lot of satisfaction." As she spoke, she gently wiped the dust off the table next to her with her fingers. "I''m more reluctant to leave it than when I first left Xian Enterprise." "If you like, we can invest and open a few more branches. Not only in Wuyuan, we can go to Lijiang or anyplace you like." Wei Zhengsheng bent down and took the cardboard box from the ground. "Go rest. Leave the rest to me. The moving workers will come later." Xian Guiying didn''t reject his help. Instead, she sat down on a wooden bench. Her mind flashed back to Mrs. Qin''s words that day in front of the shop. She did not blame Mrs. Qin for damaging the reputation of the shop, she could only blame herself. Maybe it''s her own fault. "I plan to book a plane ticket tomorrow. What about Qianqian''s health? If she''s not in good health, I can wait for a few more days." Wei Zhengsheng asked once he entered the shop after sending the box out. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She just looked outside the shop, at the hawkers on the street. "My brother''s wedding will be held in two months, and no matter what, I will definitely come back. I''m still considering whether to go or not." She stood up. Wei Zhengsheng looked at her, but before he could say anything, his phone rang. He looked at her again, then turned to pick up the phone. The phone volume was not too low and since the shop was very quiet, Xian Guiying could clearly hear a voice from the other side of the phone. "President Wei, you asked me to keep an eye on Qin Gengxin''s movement and to tell you if there''s anything wrong, but it''s been days and there''s no movement from him at all. Do I still need to be vigilant?" That was the voice of Wei Zhengsheng''s current assistant. Xian Guiying sat there silently, looking at Wei Zhengsheng without a change in her expression. Wei Zhengsheng knew that she had listened, so he took a glance at her. Seeing her mood unaffected, he said into the phone, "No need." After he hung up the phone, Xian Guiying stood up and looked at him with a smile. "You can leave now. Once they pick up the rest of the items, I''ll go back and accompany Qianqian. As for going back to America with you, I''ll think about it later." Wei Zhengsheng knew that Xian Guiying had no plans to leave China because Xian Zihao would get married here, and he also knew that she liked to live a quiet life like this. So he said, "Once you get back to the United States, you can keep looking for a place to open your own shop. Opening a handmade items shop with Chinese features there is also very good." Xian Guiying raised her delicate eyebrows and looked at him with a smile. "So you''re saying that my shop can make a lot of money?" Wei Zhengsheng nodded with a smile. Xian Guiying immediately laughed. She tilted her head and said, "From what I''ve heard, if we get married, you''re responsible for earning money to feed your family. I''m responsible for looking beautiful like a flower." Wei Zhengsheng''s smile deepened. "Even though you''re old and lost teeth, in my eyes, you''re still beautiful like a flower." Xian Guiying laughed for a moment, then shuddered. She went to the door to get the key. "Since everything has been packed into boxes, let''s make sure everything is inside one last time and leave." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and helped her count the items. ? ? ? ? Qin Wenqian''s body was not as healthy as a normal child''s. In places like Wuyuan, the people''s hospital facilities in this city were not perfect. If something happened to the child''s body, then it would be too late to go to a big hospital in another city. Although her body had recovered a lot due to aging and healing, it was better to return to the United States just in case. However, it didn''t mean that Xian Guiying would return to the Xian Enterprise. From the age of eighteen to the age of twenty-nine, she had given her whole body and mind to Xian''s. At the time, she just wanted to work hard and be a brilliant woman who could stand on the same level as Qin Gengxin. But now, after leaving Xian Enterprise and enjoying the peace, she no longer wanted to return to such a complicated business circle. This was something she needed to do after considering Qin Wenqian''s health. The medical conditions in the United States were much better than here. This was one of the reasons why Xian Guiying chose to return with Wei Zhensheng. Chapter 665 - I Don’t Want To Give Half Of My Love To Another Child Sitting on the plane, Qin Wenqian was sleeping soundly in Wei Zhengsheng''s arms, meanwhile, Xian Guiying was leaning against the window, looking at the white clouds and the blue sky. Her heart was filled with memories of what had happened in America over the past twelve years. She then turned around and looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who was passing her a glass of water. "Drink some water. We have twelve hours to arrive in Los Angeles." As he spoke, he adjusted Qin Wenqian''s position in his arms so that the child wouldn''t feel numb or uncomfortable. Wei Zhengsheng was a meticulous man. He paid attention to Xian Guiying''s every move. It was as if he could see every expression on her face. If it weren''t for Qin Wenqian and just for his sake alone, it might not have been enough reason for her to return to the United States. But in order for her daughter''s body to be taken care of promptly, she was willing to return to that place that was full of grieving memories. H City and Boston didn''t give her much happiness, but what could actually make her happy? Xian Guiying leaned against the window with a glass in her hand, staring outside. She was staring at the blue sky for a long time. When she decided to take a sip of water, she found Wei Zhengsheng''s gaze on her. She asked with a smile. "What''s wrong?" "My parents are on vacation in Los Angeles. Should we meet them before returning to Boston?" He asked. The smile on Xian Guiying''s face faded a little, but she maintained a faint smile. "Your parents?" "Do you want to see them?" His voice was very soft. It was unknown whether he was afraid of waking up Qin Wenqian or scaring Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying didn''t expect Wei Zhengsheng''s parents to be in LA, so she smiled, "Why didn''t you tell me earlier? I didn''t prepare anything at all." "While you were planning to book this flight, I wanted to tell you about it. But after thinking about it, it might be too soon. With your personality, I''m afraid you can''t accept it. That''s why I never mentioned it." He explained, "But since we happened to be passing through Los Angeles, it doesn''t seem like a good idea if I''m not telling you, don''t you think?" "Yes, since they are here, if you don''t tell me about it, I''m afraid I won''t be able to explain myself when we meet another time." As she spoke, she put down the glass in her hand on a small table in front of her. "But this is too sudden. Zhengsheng, even though I''m divorced now, I need time." Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything. He only held Qin Wenqian with one hand while the other hand covered her hand lightly. He held it tightly and sighed. "I understand." Xian Guiying lowered her head to look at his hand. Her heart suddenly fell apart. Many complicated things suddenly struck her heart, making her feel weak. After a while, she asked, "What do your parents think about Qianqian?" Wei Zhengsheng knew that she would care about this. He smiled and pinched her hand gently. "Idiot. Didn''t I already tell you that they accepted this child?" "And then?" She shifted her gaze to him. "Will they accept a child who isn''t Wei? Zhengsheng, I actually feel torn in the middle all these times." He held her hand tightly, as if he wanted to stop her from saying anything. "That''s enough. Stop overthinking. I''m willing to do it and there''s no such thing as letting me down." Xian Guiying pursed her lips and looked at Qin Wenqian, who was in his arms. She took a deep breath and said, "There''s one thing I''ve been considering for a long time. I feel that if I were with you, it would be the greatest injustice." She looked into his eyes. "Qianqian''s health is not good. I will take care of her for the rest of my life. I have to focus on her body alone. Maybe I can''t have a second child. I don''t want to give half of my love to another child. I don''t want Qianqian to lose half of her motherly love." Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything and just smiled. Xian Guiying knew that although Wei Zhengsheng grew up in the United States, his parents were Chinese and, to the Chinese, there were three ways to be unfilial. Wei Zhengsheng was a very filial son, so if she were unwilling to give birth to a child with Wei''s blood, it would be the greatest harm to both him and his parents'' relationship. She had never thought of this before, but now that her daughter had grown up and she was divorced, this kind of thing was already harmful to Qin Wenqian. That''s why she told herself with certainty that she would never have another child. She wanted to give all her love to her daughter. "I know that you are not a selfish person. Your parents are willing to accept Qianqian just because of you and this is something I am very grateful for, so I can not hurt your parents for being selfish. They are already old, they are waiting to hug their own grandchildren, and I--" "Guiying, my parents are both Chinese-Americans. They are like Americans. Their views are already --" "But can you change the traditional Chinese way of thinking in their bones? In fact, I feel that I will disappoint them. You have helped me raise my child from a young age and I still can''t afford to give them grandchildren. Grandchildren from Wei''s blood." Xian Guiying looked at him while saying this, "Zhengsheng, your parents are good people. I could never repay everything you have done for me and I could never do everything you did for me in my entire life. I''m really thinking of staying with you, but I don''t want to make your parents sad." Wei Zhengsheng still held Qin Wenqian in one hand and held Xian Guiying''s hand in the other. He didn''t say anything as he looked ahead with a calm expression. "I do need a warm home, but that doesn''t mean I can hurt your parents for this purpose." "Guiying." Wei Zhengsheng sighed and said softly, "You are not harming them." Finally, he looked at her, "They always like you. If marrying you would bring harm to them, I wouldn''t go to Wuyuan to bring you back. Do you understand?" "Do you remember that a few years ago, you happened to come to our house, and after my parents saw you, they asked if I could marry someone like you? At that time, you and Qin Gengxin were only married for a few months, and Qin Wenqian was born for more than a month. I said you were married, and they said it was a pity. However, at the time, I was just joking. I asked them if Guiying would divorce one day, and I would marry her, at the same time, I would bring her daughter with me, would they accept it? They didn''t seem to mind." He looked up and his eyes were serious. "Guiying, there may be many options in life, and perhaps I could pick someone better. But think about it, if they can accept a four-year-old cute little granddaughter like this, then blood is not a problem in their eyes at all. What you consider unfair to them is because of your kind nature and you don''t want to hurt other people, but it''s not like what you think it is. Calm down, okay?" Xian Guiying sighed and smiled. Kind? Was she really kind? Xian Guiying never felt that the words suited her at all. This was the first time she had ever heard someone use such a word to describe her, so she could only sigh and laugh as she glanced at Wei Zhengsheng. "Others say that a smart man will describe a woman he likes with words of beauty and superior temperament. What kind of adjective is kindness? Why do I feel like I want to beat someone?" In this world, Xian Guiying may be the only one who considers the word ''kind'' insulting. Wei Zhengsheng laughed. Chapter 666 - What Did You Say To Her On The Phone Outside the Qin Corporation Building, many police cars were parked in front of the building because of the trouble stirred up by the debt-collecting merchants. Qin Gengxin came out to solve the problem and was negotiating with the police when someone from the crowd suddenly threw a can of Coke at him. It brutally hit him on the shoulder and he could hear someone cursing from afar. Qin Gengxin didn''t look back, only paused for two seconds before continuing his discussion with the police. Huang Jingguo, on the other hand, was so angry that he immediately called the security guard to drag the man out. The crowd immediately fell into chaos. Qin Gengxin furiously scolded him, "Huang Jingguo, let the person go." "But boss!" "Even I can endure it, but why can''t you?" Huang Jingguo could not stand the way Qin Gengxin was scolded by these merchants. Now, they actually dared to throw away a can of Coke towards him. However, seeing Qin Gengxin''s serious expression, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and call the security guards to return. After that, all the merchants who were fighting in front of Qin''s building were called to the police station to record their statements. Seeing the commotion began to settle down. Qin Gengxin walked back to his office. Huang Jingguo followed behind him, and seeing his pale face, he immediately asked with concern as they walked inside the elevator. "Boss, you haven''t eaten well in these few days, and you''ve been drinking with the bosses for the last few nights to pull some rope. Plus, you only sleep three hours a day! You can''t keep going on like this. Boss, if this continues, not only will the company be doomed, you will collapse too!" Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. He just looked at his reflection from the mirror in the elevator. During this time, he had asked someone to check the phone call records in an apartment Bai Nuying resided in. On the records, there''s Xian Guiying''s number. The time of the call was on the day where he was unconscious and admitted to the hospital. Even if he didn''t know the contents of the call, it didn''t take too much for him to understand what exactly had happened. He didn''t know what Bai Nuying was saying to Xian Guiying, but he could guess that whatever Bai Nuying said to her was not something simple. "Boss ..." Seeing Qin Gengxin ignoring him as he walked out of the elevator, Huang Jingguo could only stand in front of the elevator and watched him enter his office. He was really worried about Qin Gengxin''s health. Actually, Qin Gengxin''s relationship with business partners had always been good, but Bai Group was a leading company among all Chinese. Due to the pressure exerted by them, Qin Gengxin was still unable to solve this matter. Now, the most important project had gone into Mrs. Bai''s hand. If Qin Gengxin didn''t meet Mrs. Bai, then it would be very difficult for Qin Corporation to rise again. Huang Jingguo sighed. He then remembered someone, so he quickly went to the corridor and called her. Half an hour later Huang Jingguo entered Qin Gengxin''s office with his phone. He saw Qin Gengxin was having a video chat with an English businessman, but apparently, the content of the conversation was really unpleasant. When Huang Jingguo entered, Qin Gengxin immediately ended the call. "Boss, someone is calling you." Qin Gengxin glanced at him and asked, "Who is it?" Huang Jingguo didn''t say anything, he just smiled and looked at him. "Just answer it." Qin Gengxin signaled to Huang Jingguo to bring the phone to him. Huang Jingguo quickly approached him and handed the phone to him. Qin Gengxin put the phone to his ear, but before he could open his mouth, he heard a voice from the other side. "Brother Gengxin! I''m locked in the house by my mother! She won''t let me out! I can''t call anyone else, I just can receive a call! Brother Gengxin, I know what my mother did to Qin Corporation. I''m so sorry! I didn''t think my mother would do this to you! But I can''t go out now, so you have to come to New York and meet my mother and ask her to let me out. Brother Gengxin, I''m sorry." "Please don''t hate me. I really didn''t think my mother would take revenge on you in this way. I.." Qin Gengxin calmly watched the sunset through the French window, not saying a word. "Brother Gengxin, my mother thought I had been abused, but she was wrong. I really didn''t know that you had a daughter and when I came back to New York, I was sad. My mother asked me what had happened, so I told her everything, but I didn''t think she would lock me in the room the next day, wouldn''t let me out, and then she started pressing Qin Corporation. Brother Gengxin, I''m really sorry. If I knew you had a daughter, I wouldn''t dare chase you like that and when I found out that you had a daughter, I knew I couldn''t have you anymore." "Bai Nuying." Qin Gengxin''s voice was very light and calm. He didn''t ask about the matter between him and Mrs. Bai, instead he asked about something else with an indifferent tone. "About a year ago, Xian Guiying called me at that apartment. What did you say to her on the phone?" Bai Nuying immediately went silent. "The reason my Qin was reduced to such a state was also because of my own failure. I don''t blame anyone." His voice was very, very low. "I just want to know, what did you say to Xian Guiying at that time?" "I ... I ... "Bai Nuying''s voice was filled with tears as she said, "Brother Gengxin, you still have to come and see my mother." "Tell me! What did you say?" Qin Gengxin''s voice had a bit of coldness and pressure, making it hard for Bai Nuying to breathe. She could only hold the phone and cried. "I ...I said ... "Bai Nuying sobbed. "I said ... You and I We were sleeping together." Qin Gengxin hung up the phone. He slowly placed the phone on the table and leaned his head back in his chair, staring at the large chandelier in the office. No wonder. No wonder Xian Guiying hated him so much. Qin Gengxin closed his eyes, recalling Xian Guiying''s expression at that time. No wonder her eyes were filled with disgust and rejection at the sight of him. With her personality, if she really thought he was really with another woman when Qin Wenqian was sick, it would be no wonder if she felt disgusted. Qin Gengxin sighed and rubbed his glabella, his face full of fatigue. Huang Jingguo entered the office again and watched him before slowly asking with a questioning face. "President Qin ..." Qin Gengxin didn''t open his eyes to look at him. "President Qin, is Miss Bai willing to help you? Do you want to --." "Make the arrangements for this afternoon. I''m going to see Hendriksen." Qin Gengxin interrupted him. "You won''t see Mrs. Bai in New York?" Huang Jingguo asked anxiously. "Miss Bai said she would definitely ask for mercy from Mrs. Bai. President Qin --" "The Qin Corporation went in the wrong direction from the beginning. We shouldn''t have gone this way, relying on the investment of others. Cooperation with banks is simple, as long as we can get the right share of the profit. If we seek assistance from those so-called investors, the worst results will be as they are now." Qin Gengxin cast a cold glance at him. "Once the empire falls, everyone pushes against it!" "It''s good for them to leave now. At the very least, we can start from scratch and negotiate again. We can take care of them all." He slowly said, "It''s time to overhaul the cards." "Then what are you going to do? Our stock market has plummeted." "I know what I''m doing. First, suppress the people inside the company and don''t let them mess around. As long as I stay as CEO, the company won''t really close down. Believe me." Qin Gengxin looked at him with an encouraging smile. Huang Jingguo understood Qin Gengxin. After all, he had worked with him for years. Huang Jingguo immediately smiled and nodded. "Ok, boss, I understand!" The moment he left the office, the smile on Qin Gengxin''s face gradually faded. Chapter 667 - My Parents Are Here "Mommy! Look at this, look at this!" Qin Wenqian, who was next to Xian Guiying, excitedly pointed to the buildings flashing with colorful lights and shouted, "Look, there are so many of them! It''s so beautiful! " The colored pillars on both sides of the airport road really caught the attention of the child who had just woken up. Xian Guiying held Qin Wenqian''s hand tightly to prevent her daughter from wandering around. The airport was so crowded with people and Wei Zhengsheng told them to wait at the entrance as he went to pick up their luggage. Xian Guiying was talking to Qin Wenqian while swaying their hands happily. Their beautiful eastern faces attract the attention of many foreign tourists. Observing the nearby newspapers and magazines stands, Xian Guiying walked over to pick up the newspaper from the finance section. She read the newspaper while waiting for Wei Zhengsheng to pick up their luggage. Just as she flipped to the third page, she saw a photo of the Qin Corporation building that was surrounded by police cars and a bunch of merchants. Underneath the photo was the news of the imminent collapse of Qin''s and allegations and discussions from various media outlets. According to the news, many of the media outlets wanted to interview someone who was in charge of Qin''s and until now, they had yet to meet the CEO of Qin Corporation, Qin Gengxin. In the past, Qin Gengxin had always been a high-profile person. His slovenly character had never rejected any news that came his way and had allowed others to write whatever they wanted. Now, however, he was avoiding the media, thus the behavior attracting the media''s attention. The cover of the magazine in the corner was an old photo of Qin Gengxin from many years ago. Xian Guiying didn''t see it at first, but she suddenly realized that Qin Wenqian was looking at it while licking the ice cream bought by Wei Zhengsheng as soon as they got off the plane. She was looking at the picture seriously. It was a Chinese media magazine. It had English translations underneath it, but since Qin Wenqian was only four years old, she couldn''t read so many words. She only looked at the picture. Just when Xian Guiying reached out to pick up the magazine, her daughter looked at her. Xian Guiying looked down at her daughter''s innocent eyes. Qin Wenqian seemed to want to express something, but in the end, she said nothing. Xian Guiying flipped through the magazine as she touched her daughter''s head with her other hand. She asked softly, "Is it delicious?" Of course she meant an ice cream in the child''s hands. Qin Wenqian nodded and took another licked. Xian Guiying smiled and patted her daughter''s shoulder, then looked down at the magazine in her hand. Looking at the old pictures of Qin Gengxin, her mind suddenly went back to many years before. At that time, she hadn''t confessed to him, she was not pregnant, not married. At that time, everything was calm and warm and she would always be by his side. The magazine also lists several women associated with Qin Gengxin. Among them, she was the most frequent woman who always appeared by his side. In those years, Xian Guiying was a constant friend of Qin Gengxin. The media openly acknowledged her as his girlfriend, but in reality, they were never close to each other. It was because of their estrangement from each other that the media created so many stories between them. However, these people never knew that she once married Qin Gengxin and gave him a cute daughter. And now, they are divorced. The information from the media was always made carelessly to satisfy the curiosity of the people. But what about the real inner story? No one really cares. Xian Guiying put down the magazine and turned around, leading her daughter to a nearby chair. Suddenly, she saw a figure walking from the airport lobby. It was Mrs. Bai. Why was she in Los Angeles? Mrs. Bai''s assistant picked up her belongings while Mrs. Bai was on the phone with a smile on her face. She radiated with high-class female charm and irresistible pressure. Xian Guiying looked at Mrs.Bai indifferently. For now, she wasn''t clear on whether what had happened to Qin Corporation, but she knew that it might have something to do with Bai Group. Just then, Wei Zhengsheng arrived with their luggage and saw her looking in a certain direction. He looked towards the directions and immediately saw Mrs. Bai. "The cooperation between Xian''s and Bai''s ended last year." Xian Guiying replied with "En" and did not plan to greet her. After all, she was not the person in charge of Xian Enterprise at the moment, and Wei Zhengsheng had reminded her with these words, so she should not greet Mrs. Bai to avoid unnecessary trouble. After all, Mrs. Bai, despite her wealth and influence in the American business community, was a tough nut to crack. But since Wei Zhengsheng knew that Qin Corporation''s destruction was related to Bai Group, he couldn''t say much and could only warn Xian Guiying in this way. The number of times they had worked together was too few, so their relationship was very normal, and they didn''t have much to talk about. Adding on Xian Guiying''s cold and prideful nature, she had never gotten to know Mrs. Bai deeply, so when this happened, the best way was to pretend that she didn''t see her. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She just smiled and picked up her luggage. Wei Zhengsheng immediately pushed her hand away. "Let me do it." Qin Wenqian finished eating her ice cream and stood next to Xian Guiying''s leg, asking for a wet tissue to wipe her hands. Wei Zhengsheng''s phone suddenly rang. His expression froze as he answered the call. "Alright, I understand." After hanging up the phone, he looked at Xian Guiying, as if wanting to say something, but stopped. Xian Guiying took out a wet tissue and bent down to wipe Qin Wenqian''s sticky hands. She looked up and asked, "Where are we going next? The flight to Boston is around 11 p.m. Now it''s only 4:00, do you want to find a place to rest?" Wei Zhengsheng looked at her and said in a low voice. "My parents are here." Xian Guiying slowly stood up. "They know I''m here." He said softly, "I didn''t expect that they would come for us." "Did they know I would return to America with you?" Xian Guiying''s expression was slightly fearful. Seeing Wei Zhengsheng nodding slowly, Xian Guiying raised her hand to rub her forehead. "Why do I feel like your parents are slightly like my mother? They are always in a hurry when things happen. Why did they come to pick us up without telling us." Wei Zhensheng sighed and smiled. "They want to see you." The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. "They shouldn''t be in a hurry. It''s not like you can''t get a wife ..." "It''s because they knew I wouldn''t marry anyone unless it''s you." Wei Zhengsheng suddenly said in a soft voice. Then, under Xian Guiying''s gaze, he pushed their luggage and walked to the entrance. "Mommy?" Qin Wenqian shook Xian Guiying''s arm. "Mommy, can I eat something else?" "No." Xian Guiying rubbed her daughter''s head and said, "Qianqian, eating too much cold food will hurt your stomach. If you want to eat more tomorrow, then you must obey mommy''s words." "Oh ..." Qin Wenqian pouted and she was not happy. She ran towards Wei Zhengsheng while helping him push the luggage. "Uncle Wei, I want to eat pineapple tomorrow!" Qin Wenqian giggled. Wei Zhengsheng looked at the little girl and smiled helplessly. "Alright then." Outside the airport, Wei Zhengsheng''s parents were sitting in a Hummer. Seeing them walking out, they got out of the car and stared at them with a smile. When Mrs. Wei saw Qin Wenqian, she enthusiastically picked up the child. "Aiya, this is Qianqian? She is so cute!" Chapter 668 - Is This Your Daughter Although Qin Wenqian was no longer shy as before, she was still shocked when she was suddenly held by someone. She just looked at the woman who showed warmth to her with a blank face before turning to look at Xian Guiying. Even though Xian Guiying had met Mrs. Wei before, she didn''t know her that well. First, she smiled at Wei Zhengsheng''s father, Mr. Wei. Then, she smiled at Mrs. Wei and said to her daughter. "Qianqian, this is Grandma Wei." "Oh, Grandma Wei." Qin Wenqian said obediently, but she was still a little timid, so she didn''t sound very friendly. "No need to call me Grandma Wei, just call me grandmother." Mrs. Wei was very happy. She turned around and was about to get into the car with the child. "Let''s get inside the car first. The wind is too strong today. Let''s go back to town to eat." "Dad, mom, our flight is at 11 pm. We just had to wait for the plane." Wei Zhengsheng noticed the awkwardness in Xian Guiying''s face, so he immediately said this. "Isn''t that a few hours away?" Mrs. Wei hugged Qin Wenqian and said with a smile, "When the time comes, I will drive you here. Your father and I have been here a few days and I found some good restaurants. It is almost time for dinner. Besides, this is the first time you''ve brought a child to see us." "Auntie, you don''t have to." Xian Guiying laughed, "We''re going to board at 11 p.m. We must pass the security check around 10 p.m. This is too rushed, what if I treat you when you return to Boston?" "How can that be?" Mr. Wei said with a smile. "There''s no need to be polite, hurry up and get in the car." While Mrs. Wei playing with Qin Wenqian, the child politely gave her some wide smiles. Then, she tilted her head and looked at her mother with a strange expression. "Mommy, are they Uncle Wei''s parents?" "That''s right, we''re Uncle Wei''s parents! Clever child. I never thought that you would be so smart and sane when you were only four years old. Good child, grandmother really likes you ~" After several tries, Xian Guiying finally got into the car. In the car, she and Wei Zhengsheng were sitting in the back seat, with Qin Wenqian in her arms. The child slowly fell asleep. Wei Zhengsheng held her hand with a faint smile. "Don''t be too nervous." "That''s right, Guiying. Don''t be nervous. If you''re nervous, then we''re nervous too!" Mrs. Wei also said with a smile. Xian Guiying immediately laughed. "No, I just ...It was a bit hard to get used to it." She was not accustomed to a warm family. She was not accustomed to this kind of harmony and happiness shared by the whole family. Her grandfather could more or less give her a share of his love for Cui Luixian and not all of it. As long as he was not biased, everyone would be happy together. But no, that never came true. "Oh yes, Guiying, since you came back to Boston, do you have a place to stay? Did you sell your house?" "No, everything was transferred to my name by my brother. They''re still here. I''m not selling them." Xian Guiying smiled. "Ah, then do you plan to live there permanently? Or ... "Mrs. Wei looked over her shoulder, at Xian Guiying. "How about we get Zhengsheng to arrange a place for you to stay?" "Mom, you don''t have to worry about that. Guiying is not a child." Wei Zhengsheng interrupts Mrs. Wei''s barrack of questions. Mrs. Wei pondered for a moment. She had heard that Xian Guiying was very mature and sane, so she shouldn''t be too worried. Although she wanted to express her concern to Xian Guiying, Mrs. Wei saw an awkward expression on her face, so she didn''t say anything and just gave her a soft smile. With such an understanding, it was no wonder parents like this could raise a son like Wei Zhengsheng. For some reason, Xian Guiying''s mind suddenly thought of Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin had a successful father, but after his successful career, Qin Xiaowen directly threw the company to his teenage son to train him. Qin Gengxin had been running this business since he was a teenager, leaving his parents in China to reside in the United States. Unlike Wei Zhengsheng, who lived with his parents in the United States all the time. When she thought about how her brother Xian Zihao had been into fights several times while he was studying in the United States, it''s no wonder Qin Gengxin''s personality was indeed more rebellious. Wei Zhengsheng''s life wasn''t very difficult. With a husband like this and parents-in-law like Mr. Wei and Mrs. Wei, it was indeed a marriage that many women desire. But was Xian Guiying worthy of him? She turned to look out the window at the shadow of a tree. ? ? ? ? At ten o''clock at night, Wei Zhengsheng and Xian Guiying walked into the security checkpoint. Mr. Wei and Mrs. Wei also live in Boston, but they have to spend a few more days in Los Angeles before returning. So this departure was filled with joy and anticipation, not sentimental like the others. Qin Wenqian was still unfamiliar with them, so she obediently said, "Goodbye, Grandpa Wei and Grandma Wei!" Then she threw herself into Xian Guiying''s arms. As they entered the security checkpoint, a voice came from behind them. "Miss Xian?" Xian Guiying turned around and immediately saw Mrs. Bai. Mrs. Bai smiled at her. "It''s been a long time since we last met." As she spoke, her gaze shifted to Qin Wenqian, who was in Xian Guiying''s arms. "What a cute child. Is this your daughter?" Xian Guiying didn''t know why, but logically, Mrs. Bai shouldn''t know anything about her. She suddenly felt that Mrs. Bai knew the answer but still asked about it. Xian Guiying smiled. "Mrs. Bai, what a coincidence." "Indeed, I''m planning on going to Boston to meet my partners and I didn''t expect to meet you." As she spoke, Mrs. Bai looked at Wei Zhengsheng. "President Wei is here too." Wei Zhengsheng pursed his lips and nodded politely. "Mrs. Bai." The two companies had little interaction in the past, and there were only a few topics to discuss. However, as they sat on the plane, Mrs. Bai happened to be sitting next to them. There weren''t many seats on the first-class plane, so it can''t be called a coincidence, but it''s indeed too close. Just before the plane took off, Mrs. Bai suddenly received a call. She smiled faintly into the phone and said, "What a tough guy. Since he refused to come to New York to find me, I didn''t mind letting him feel defeated." Xian Guiying was fastening Qin Wenqian''s seat belt when she heard Mrs. Bai''s words. She suddenly turned and looked at her. Mrs. Bai put down her cell phone and turned it off due to a reminder from the flight attendant. She then started to chat with her assistant in a low voice. Xian Guiying stared at Mrs.Bai for a while before slowly shifting her gaze away. Chapter 669 - Selling The Company "Mommy ~" After the plane took off, even though Qin Wenqian was wearing a seat belt, she still tilted her head and leaned on Xian Guiying''s arm, blinking as she said, "Are we still going to fly for a long time? When are we going to get home?" Although the child didn''t remember much about what happened a year ago, she still had an impression of Qin Gengxin''s villa. If she saw two servants in the villa, she would definitely remember them. But unfortunately, they will not return there. "About 7 a.m, we are going to arrive in Boston. You have to sleep on the plane tonight." Wei Zhengsheng covered the mother-daughter pairs with blankets from his seat. Xian Guiying rubbed her daughter''s head, coaxing her to sleep. She then looked at Wei Zhengsheng. "You can go back to the city tomorrow. You don''t have to follow us to the hotel." Wei Zhengsheng nodded. "Alright, I''ve arranged a place for you to stay. For now, don''t go back to your house. Once you''ve settled in the hotel, check out whether it''s safer or not before going inside." As he said this, his eyes looked towards Mrs. Bai, who was sitting next to him. His words indicated that he wanted to warn her to be wary of Mrs. Bai. This was also the reason why Wei Zhengsheng kept reminding Xian Guiying not to talk to her too much. The most likely reason for Mrs. Bai''s revenge against Qin Gengxin was related to Bai Nuying and it was also possible that this matter also involved Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian. Xian Guiying had already guessed the general reason behind this, as she had been paying attention to the news about Qin Corporation a few days ago. ? ? ? ? "Are you sure you want to transfer these to Mr. Hendriksen, boss?" Huang Jingguo sat in the car and looked at the contract in his hand in disbelief. Qin Gengxin had not yet signed this contract. Huang Jingguo looked at Qin Gengxin, who was sitting behind the driver. Qin Gengxin leaned back against the seat and closed his eyes to take a nap. All the tiredness from the last few days was shown all over his face. Hearing Huang Jingguo''s question, he frowned before slowly opening his eyes to look at him. "Is there a problem?" "Boss, this is the foundation of our Qin. If we give everything to Hendriksen, doesn''t that mean ..." Qin Gengxin sneered. "The company will be sealed soon. If I don''t exchange money for a source of life in the future, how am I supposed to live?" Huang Jingguo looked at him in surprise. "Boss! You ..." Qin Gengxin narrowed his eyes, and in the blink of an eye, he looked at the water fountain that was flowing like a dragon. He said solemnly. "Jingguo, how many years have you been following me?" "More than ten years." Huang Jingguo''s heart pounded when he saw the contract in his hand. Logically, Qin Gengxin was not someone who would give up on himself like that, but right now, all of his foundations were being transferred to that despicable person who made such a big demand. "It''s been years, and I''ve been running here and there with you for years. It''s time for me to change jobs." Qin Gengxin looked at him coldly. "Tomorrow, go to the HR Department, collecting your last payment." "Boss?!" Huang Jingguo was so shocked. "You really intend to sell the company?" Qin Gengxin looked at him and laughed. "What else? You want all the employees in the company to starve to death with me?" "I ... This ..." Huang Jingguo immediately threw the contract into his hand into the glove compartment. "No, you can''t sell it. This is the work of your father and grandfather. This company continues to rise in your hands all this time. Right now, you are just experiencing some setbacks and there will always be a way out. If you sell it, then there is nothing left!" "Yes, there''s nothing left ..." Qin Gengxin looked out the window with a smile. "I''ve been in Qin Corporation since I was a teenager, and after busying myself for half of my life, I don''t know what exactly I''m doing. I don''t even know who I''m raising with the money I earn." Huang Jingguo sighed, "Boss, no matter what happens, I will always accompany you. It doesn''t matter if you don''t pay me a salary. I have been following you for years, all you have given me is enough to let my whole family eat. The benefits you give me are never small. If I leave just like that, my mother would definitely beat me!" Qin Gengxin closed his eyes, saying softly, "Haven''t I already done quite a few things? Maybe this is my punishment." Huang Jingguo stopped as if he had already guessed the meaning behind his words. Recently he found out that Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying actually had a daughter. If it weren''t for that call, he would have thought they had no children. "If you just sell a company like that, how will you explain it to your family? Do they know what happened to their Qin''s?" Qin Gengxin raised his hand and rubbed his temple. "They will know soon." "Then you--" "When you get back to the company, recheck the contract twice. Look at the terms and make sure they''re flawless before you give them to Hendriksen." Qin Gengxin put down his hand, took out his cell phone and turned it off. He then closed his eyes again and said, "Let''s go back." "Boss ..." It was clear that Qin Gengxin won''t change his mind. Huang Jingguo looked back at the contract. The more he read the terms of the contract, the more frightened he became. How can this happen? This was not Qin Gengxin''s style of doing something. But why did he sell it without hesitation? Qin Gengxin''s car turned right onto the main road, stopping at a fancy club. He opened his eyes, which were bloodshot from days of exhaustion, but he seemed unaffected. After getting out of the car, Huang Jingguo followed behind and handed him the contract. "Boss ..." "Do as I say." Qin Gengxin interrupted his persuasion and looked at him without expression. Then, he walked to the clubhouse. The neon light inside the club immediately swallowed Qin Gengxin''s figure. Huang Jingguo frowned as he looked at the clubhouse in front of him. He turned and leaned against the car as he looked at the thick contract in his hand with a headache. After thinking for a moment, he quickly went inside the club. After Qin Gengxin entered the clubhouse, he was pulled into a luxurious room by several people who seemed to be good friends with him. There was no shortage of alcohol and surprising melodies spread throughout the clubhouse. Huang Jingguo knocked on the door and opened the room door, wanting to say something, but he was chased out by Qin Gengxin. After Huang Jingguo was chased out of the club, he walked to the side of the car and sighed. "Will President Qin really sell the company?" Asked the driver. Huang Jingguo frowned. "It seems to be true, and he seems to be determined. There''s no way to stop him." "But President Qin is obviously not the kind of person who cowered after encountering a setback! I saw him bury himself in his office after returning to the company recently. He hasn''t had much rest, nor did he participate in these random activities at the clubhouse. Why did he suddenly sell the company and come to this sort of place?" "I don''t know." Huang Jingguo looked at the contracts with a headache. "Never mind, do as he says. Let''s go back to the company. With my understanding of him, I think he has his reasons for doing so." Chapter 670 - Where Is Qin Gengxin In a luxurious private room, Qin Gengxin was holding a sexy redhead girl with one hand and clicking his wine glass with the person next to him with the other hand. He then drinks the wine in one gulp. "Come come come, drink ~ ~" When the conversation was getting to its peak, everyone raised their glasses and toasted to Qin Gengxin. The red-haired beauty poured another glass of wine for him. "It''s been three or four years since I have come to this kind of place. I never thought they had upgraded their service standard." "Who told you not to hang out with us? Only now you are thinking of us!" The man next to Qin Gengxin laughed and put his hand over his (Qin Gengxin) shoulder. "Old Qin, even if you die in a situation like this, you still be able to do whatever you want while becoming a ghost. This is what you told us, your brothers, many years ago, and now we will give the words back to you! Hahaha." Qin Gengxin just smiled and continued drinking his wine. ? ? ? ? On the fourth day after returning to Boston, Xian Guiying accompanied Qin Wenqian to the hospital for a thorough physical examination. The result was that Qin Wenqian had recovered well, but she was still a little weaker than other children her age and was prone to some minor illnesses. On the way back, Xian Guiying happily hugged her daughter and kissed her on the face. When Xian Guiying was about to kiss her again, Qin Wenqian immediately covered her mouth and pouted. "Mommy, you hurt me." Xian Guiying laughed and happily walked back to the parking lot. Just as she was about to drive, her phone rang. It was a call from Secretary Dai. As she answered the call, she heard Secretary Dai saying, "Guiying, I''ve checked all the assets under your name, but I found out something." "Half a month ago, the villa you previously stayed in was transferred under your name as well as shares of several subsidiaries that once had good developments in Burlington, including the one in San Francisco. In total, it was worth around $200 million." Xian Guiying''s hand on the steering wheel immediately stiffened. She looked out the window hesitantly. "When did this happen?" "It was transferred by Qin Gengxin half a month ago. It was secretly transferred by him. Now, it''s all under your name. Also, the villa, the one you lived in before, the house has been renovated and its value has tripled." "I understand." After saying that, Xian Guiying immediately hung up the phone and quietly looked at the sight in front of her. "Mommy, you''re in a good mood today. Can you take Qianqian to eat donuts?" Qin Wenqian sat in the child''s seat behind her. Xian Guiying was still deep in thought and didn''t hear the child''s question. Half a month ago, it was the time before Qin Corporation was in trouble. Before the asset was frozen. What did Qin Gengxin mean by transferring them to her name? Was this compensation or what? He clearly knew that she didn''t care about these things, but he had transferred them all to her name. If she guessed correctly, with Qin''s current situation, these two hundred million would be enough to save him from a moment of despair. The grip on the steering wheel tightened before she heard Qin Wenqian calling to her from behind. As she turned around, she heard Qin Wenqian repeat what she wanted. Xian Guiying didn''t say a word. She drove the car out of the parking lot and headed toward Qin Corporation''s building. ? ? ? ? As Xian Guiying''s car stopped across the street, Huang Jingguo, who was overseeing the moving works with several assistants, saw the woman get out of the car with his sharp eyes. Xian Guiying walked out of the car. Seeing the moving workers, her eyes went dark. She walked towards the entrance. Huang Jingguo handed the moving order to the person next to him and greeted her. "Miss Xian!" Xian Guiying stopped in her tracks. Seeing Huang Jingguo''s expression as if he had met with his savior, she asked lightly, "Where is Qin Gengxin? Is he in the office? I''m looking for him." Huang Jingguo coughed awkwardly. "Miss Xian, my boss, he ..." Xian Guiying shifted her gaze to the moving workers. "What are they doing?" "Miss Xian, Qin Corporation will change hands." Huang Jingguo sighed. Xian Guiying looked at him with a confused expression. "My boss ..." Huang Jingguo stopped, "President Qin, he sold the company." Surprisingly, Xian Guiying looked at him with a slightly cold look, as if warning him not to joke at this point. Huang Jingguo had a helpless and sad face. "I''m telling the truth. President Qin sold the company. Now that Qin is gone, President Qin also has nothing left, he is not in the company." Xian Guiying took a deep breath and didn''t say anything. Seeing that she didn''t say anything, Huang Jingguo sighed. He thought he could ask her to convince his boss, but from her attitude, it seemed like she didn''t want anything to do with it. She was not worried at all. Huang Jingguo walked back to the door to keep an eye on the workers when he suddenly heard Xian Guiying speaking from behind him. "Where is he?" Huang Jingguo stopped and turned to look at her. Xian Guiying looked at him indifferently. "Where''s Qin Gengxin?" Huang Jingguo immediately sighed in relief. "I.." "Huang Jingguo, don''t talk too much nonsense with me. Just tell me where he is." Xian Guiying knew what he wanted to say, so she immediately cut him in a cold voice. Huang Jingguo nodded, "I''ll send the address to your phone. He''s either drinking with his friends or locking himself in his apartment. Now, he''s supposed to sleep in his apartment. Unfortunately, I don''t have the keys." When Xian Guiying heard that Qin Gengxin had been drinking at the club for the past few days, her face was so cold that it looked like it had turned to ice. She walked back to her car without any expression. Upon getting into the car and seeing Qin Wenqian already asleep behind her, her gaze softened a little. Seeing that her daughter was sleeping with her head tilted, she slowly drove towards Xian Enterprise. She heard a ting sound from her phone. Xian Guiying picked up the phone and looked at the address. Holding the phone in her hand, she sighed and looked straight ahead. Upon arriving at Xian Enterprise, Xian Guiying hurriedly greeted all the senior officers who still know her and then looked for Secretary Dai. Secretary Dai was currently having a meeting with Wei Zhengsheng, and after receiving Xian Guiying''s call, she went out to greet her. Xian Guiying immediately gave Qin Wenqian to Secretary Dai and asked her to bring the child to the office. It was not safe to leave Qin Wenqian alone in the car and it was better to leave her with Secretary Dai. Just as Xian Guiying was about to leave, Wei Zhengsheng walked out of the meeting room. He saw her leave in a hurry. Xian Guiying didn''t notice him and went straight into the elevator. "President Wei." After Secretary Dai coaxed Qin Wenqian to go back to sleep, she walked out of the office, accidentally seeing Wei Zhengsheng. "When did she come to the company?" "Oh, she just arrived. She said she had some urgent things to deal with and was worried about Qianqian''s safety, so she sent the child to the company for me to take care of." Wei Zhengsheng nodded. Seeing that the number of elevators had changed to 1, he said nothing. He said a few words to the subordinates behind him before walking into his office. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying parked the car in the apartment building where Huang Jingguo sent her the address. Looking at the building in front of her, she slowly walked inside. Huang Jingguo says that Qin Gengxin lived on the 33rd floor. She looked at the growing number in the elevator while maintaining a cold expression. Exiting the elevator, she looked at the only closed door in front of her. She looked at the entire case of beer that had been drained outside the door. Her hand clenched into a fist as she stepped over the empty case of beer, and reached for the doorbell. But after so long, no one answered or opened the door. Xian Guiying frowned and looked at the beer case as she rang the bell, knowing that Qin Gengxin must be inside. She rang the doorbell for more than ten minutes, but there was no response. She could not hear anything from inside. It''s too quiet. Xian Guiying took out her cell phone and called him. The cold operator''s voice at the end of the line told her that he had turned off the phone. Xian Guiying looked at her phone and sighed. She then looked toward the closed door, raised her hand to ring the doorbell again. Chapter 671 - You Taught Qianqian To Be Too Sensible Since She Was Young She pressed the button for another five or six minutes, but there was no answer. Xian Guiying frowned and bit her lower lip. Seeing the closed door in front of her, she knocked on it with her hand. "Qin Gengxin! I know you''re in there! Get out, I have something to discuss with you!" There was still no sound from inside. Xian Guiying put her hands down and sighed. She looked at the case of beer on the floor and squatted down. She found a card in the corner of the case. These beers were bought by Qin Gengxin from a convenience store downstairs. The owner even left a card so Qin Gengxin could place an order over the phone the next time he wanted to buy something. Xian Guiying picked up the business card and walked into the elevator. She went downstairs, found a convenience store, and gave the owner two hundred dollars. The convenience store owner agreed to call her the next time he saw Qin Gengxin. Xian Guiying left the store and looked at the tall apartment building in front of her before walking away. When she returned to Xian Enterprise to pick up Qin Wenqian, the child was playing inside Wei Zhengsheng''s office, tearing paper. Xian Guiying approached her, took the paper out of her hand, and hit her small hand gently. "How many times mommy needs to tell you. Don''t make a mess whenever you go somewhere. This is not a good habit. If mommy sees it again, mommy will be angry." Qin Wenqian looked at her innocently, then turned to Wei Zhengsheng, who was behind the desk, looking at them with a smile. "Uncle Wei said he had work that needed to be finished and couldn''t play with Qianqian. I took the paper from the basket and started playing. Uncle Wei didn''t say I couldn''t play." Qianqian pouted. Xian Guiying pursed her lips and glanced at the basket next to her. The paper Qin Wenqian had just torn was scrap paper, so she heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who was still laughing. "Didn''t I leave her with Secretary Dai? Why did she come here?" Seeing her serious expression, the smile on Wei Zhengsheng''s face gradually disappeared. "Qianqian is still a young child, she can play with whatever she wants. Why should you care so much about something that is a small matter? Why are you in a bad mood?" Xian Guiying looked away. She picked up the paper basket, placing it next to his desk. "I don''t want Qianqian to have bad habits." "She''s only four years old. You can''t expect her to know exactly what to do and what not to do as a young child. It doesn''t matter if she''s allowed to do these little things a few times." Wei Zhengsheng was right. Xian Guiying had no intention of controlling her daughter. She also hoped that her daughter was always childish and unaware of the dangers of this society so early on. However, this was the CEO''s office. Xian Guiying sat next to her daughter, who looked down and held her little hand while saying, "Qianqian, mommy don''t blame you. Mommy just wants you to know what you shouldn''t do. This is Uncle Wei''s office, there are so many important papers and documents here. If you tear up something important, you''ll have to pay a lot of money." "Ok, mommy, then I won''t play with paper again." Hearing her words, Qin Wenqian smiled and said obediently. Xian Guiying patted her daughter''s head with satisfaction. "This is mommy''s darling." Wei Zhengsheng walked over and stood in front of the mother-daughter pair. "You taught Qianqian to be too sensible since she was young," he smiled. "Why would you do that?" "Qianqian was born to be sensible; don''t you think so, Qianqian?" Xian Guiying smiled as she caressed her daughter''s head. "Qianqian has always been very obedient. She doesn''t need her mommy to teach her, does she?" Qin Wenqian was so flattered that she felt embarrassed. She giggled and burrowed her face into her mother''s bosom. Xian Guiying hugged her daughter with a smile, but then, her gaze was glued to the corner of the couch. She was lost in thought. She only turned to Wei Zhengsheng after she heard him call out to her several times. "What are you thinking?" Smiling, he took his suit jacket from the coat stand and put it on. "What do you want to eat for dinner tonight? It just so happens that you''re here, so I don''t have to go back and pick you up." Xian Guiying was just about to answer his question when Qin Wenqian raised her small hand and happily said, "I want to eat seafood crab!" "Crab? What crab? With a body like yours, eating too much seafood will make you allergic to it. If you can only eat it twice a year, that''s more than enough! Didn''t you just eat it the night before?" Xian Guiying pressed her daughter''s hand down before looking at Wei Zhengsheng. "There''s no need, we still haven''t eaten our lunch takeout. I will reheat it and then cook another dish. It''s not good for kids to eat outside every day." Wei Zhengsheng stopped fixing his sleeves and looked at her. After looking at her for a moment, he smiled and said, "Alright, I''ll send you back." Xian Guiying initially wanted to say "No need" because she was driving her car here, but the rejection at the tip of her tongue stopped abruptly. It could be said that if she had not met Qin Gengxin before, perhaps she would have already married Wei Zhengsheng. Such a gentle and kind man was rare in this world. He was the type that was liked by almost every woman. He was the best person she could rely on in the future. She was also a woman and she also needed to rely on him. But she might not be good enough for him. After returning to the city, Xian Guiying didn''t live in the place Wei Zhengsheng arranged for her, instead, she returned to one of the 50-square-meter apartments invested by Xian Zihao in the western suburbs. The apartment was very comfortable and occasionally, he would go there to stay before he got married. Since Wei Zhengsheng had left the company for a certain period of time, he had a lot of work to do, so he was busy these days. "Uncle Wei, when will you finish your work? When can you accompany Qianqian to the amusement park?" Qin Wenqian, being led by Wei Zhengsheng, walked from the elevator to the underground parking lot. Xian Guiying walked in the back. Once she got out of the elevator, her phone rang. She picked up the phone from her bag and immediately saw a message from Huang Jingguo. "Miss Xian, my boss should be at the Royale Nightclub by now." The address of the club was included below the message. Chapter 672 - Even If You Want To Help Him, He Probably Won’t Accept It Seeing the message, Xian Guiying slowed down her pace. Wei Zhengsheng had already walked to the car, opened the door, and carried Qin Wenqian into the car. He turned around and saw Xian Guiying walking forward slowly with the phone in her hand. "Guiying?" He called. "Huh?" She looked at him. Seeing her daydreaming, he smiled. "What are you doing? Get in the car, I''ll take you back." Xian Guiying looked at his car before shifting her gaze to her car, then towards Wei Zhengsheng before she smiled. She didn''t think too much and got inside his car. On the way back, Wei Zhengsheng glanced into his rearview mirror, looking at the mother-daughter pairs sitting in the back seat. Qin Wenqian was playing with the zipper of Xian Guiying''s handbag and nibbling on it. Xian Guiying patted her hand again to tell her not to nibble on it. Looking at the mother and daughter, Wei Zhengsheng chuckled. "Are you sure you don''t want to eat outside?" "Forget it. I''m just going to reheat the lunch food. It will spoil if I don''t eat it. What a waste." Seeing that she didn''t intend to have dinner with him, Wei Zhengsheng didn''t say anything. He just smiled and looked at the road ahead seriously before casually said, "Your brother''s wedding is in less than two months, how do you plan to go back and celebrate it with him? I heard that his children were only a few months younger than Qianqian." "Right. It''s been a while since the last time I saw them." As Xian Guiying spoke, she looked at the building on the side of the road and was stunned for a moment. When the car had gone far away, she retracted her gaze and looked down at her daughter, who was in her arms. Arriving at Xian Guiying''s apartment, Wei Zhengsheng sat for a while before answering the phone call. He had something to do, so he left first. Qin Wenqian knelt on the couch and played with a small goldfish in a small round fish tank on a coffee table with a fishing net. Xian Guiying called a nearby housekeeping company and asked them to arrange for someone to take care of her child for her. As she walked out of her bedroom after making the call, she saw Qin Wenqian holding a fishing net and moving it inside the fish tank. "Qianqian, be careful. The little goldfish are very weak. They can''t withstand your play. Don''t use fishing nets to play with them." "Mommy, I didn''t play with the little goldfish!" Qin Wenqian raised her eyes and chuckled, "I''m counting stones!" As she spoke, Qin Wenqian used the net to move the beautiful pebbles under the fish tank. "One, two, three, four, five " "If you like these goldfish, you have to let them swim in the water calmly. Otherwise, they''ll feel uncomfortable." Xian Guiying warned her again. "Ok." Qin Wenqian obediently placed the fishing net in her hand on the table. Then, she got off the couch and stood next to the table. "Mommy, help me put the little goldfish in there so I can see them when I wake up!" Xian Guiying chuckled a little and walked over to pick up the fish tank. Just as she placed the tank at the spot indicated by her daughter, she suddenly heard the phone ring. As she answered the phone, she heard Xian Zihao''s gentle voice. "Guiying, I''m in Boston now. I just got off the plane. Where are you? I''ll go and find you." Hearing Xian Zihao''s question, Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment. She looked at the time. "Why are you here?" She knew her brother''s personality. If that weren''t something very important, he would not have suddenly come to the United States before marrying Jiang Ruolan. Without waiting for Xian Zihao to say anything, she immediately told him where she lived. She then looked at her daughter, who was standing next to the fish tank and frowned slightly. Her brother''s return to the United States was most likely due to Qin Gengxin. No matter how many things have happened to them in the last few years, their relationship was the same as before. Even though Jiang Ruolan and Qin Gengxin had some relationships, some things would never change. If what happened to Qin Gengxin was not so serious, Xian Zihao would not have suddenly returned to the United States. ? ? ? ? More than an hour later, Xian Guiying had just coaxed Qin Wenqian to sleep when she heard the doorbell ring. She walked out and opened the door. Xian Zihao stood in the doorway with a calm expression. "Brother." She looked at him hesitantly. Seeing that he was coming alone and feeling the chill of the night in Boston, she stepped back, making way for him. Xian Zihao slowly entered. He didn''t see Qin Wenqian, so he asked, "Is the child sleeping?" "She just slept. She''s tired from playing with her little goldfish and now she''s asleep." Xian Zihao nodded. "It''s late; why are you still awake? Go rest earlier." Xian Guiying was stunned. "I ..." "I will not stay with you. Since I have returned, I decided to come to see you two first. I will rest for a while before leaving." As he spoke, Xian Zihao sat down and opened the laptop on the coffee table. He noticed that the laptop was initially turned on, and always in standby mode. Xian Guiying walked into the kitchen. She poured a cup of water and placed it on the table. Before she could say anything, she heard Xian Zihao say, "Have you seen him in the last few days?" She knew who Xian Zihao meant by ''he''. Xian Guiying lowered her eyes and replied, "No." Xian Zihao looked at the details on the website and asked, "What are you planning?" Xian Guiying smiled. "The marriage is over, what else do you want me to do? I just want to live my life with my daughter in peace." Xian Zihao didn''t say anything and just looked at her. Xian Guiying knew that Xian Zihao had seen through her clearly and know what she was thinking. In fact, based on his habits, he already knew what she was thinking at the time. He just didn''t want to expose it. "You can''t get in touch with him?" Xian Guiying asked casually. Xian Zihao sighed faintly. "No," he said. Afterwards, he tapped the laptop keyboard several times with his slender fingers. "It''s easy to find the location of Qin Gengxin, but it''s useless after finding it. I will be in Boston for a while before making a trip to New York in the next two days." "Mrs. Bai was not in New York. She was on the plane with me when I flew back from Los Angeles the other day." Xian Zihao nodded slightly. "That''s good." "Brother, are you going to help him?" Xian Guiying sat next to him. Xian Zihao raised his eyebrow and turned to look at her with a smile. "Stupid girl, even if he''s not Qin Gengxin, as long as he was the person my sister loved the most, I can''t just stand by and watch it without doing anything." Xian Guiying pursed her lips and said coldly, "You said it yourself, that was only the past." However, Xian Zihao just smiled without saying a word. Xian Guiying whispered, "Even if you want to help him, he probably won''t accept it." Xian Zihao didn''t rebuke her. But what she said was correct. If Qin Gengxin wanted to accept Xian Zihao''s help, he would not refuse to answer his call, nor would he sell Qin Corporation. "The most important thing now is to find him first." Xian Zihao looked at the time, got up, and said, "You rest first, I will go to his apartment to take a look." Just as Xian Zihao walked to the door, Xian Guiying looked up and said, "He''s not in his apartment." Xian Zihao stopped and glanced at her. Chapter 673 - Can’t You Tell If I’m A Man Or Not Xian Guiying had been hesitating all along. Qin Gengxin still owed her an explanation and she had originally been considering if she should go find him, and now that Xian Zihao was here, it seemed that she should personally see him. "You spent a long time in a plane. Qianqian is asleep. Why don''t you rest first and take care of her for me." With that, Xian Guiying stood up, picking up her coat, and left under Xian Zihao''s probing gaze. He didn''t stop her. How could he not know his sister''s intentions? However, even if she really needed to meet Qin Gengxin in person, that didn''t mean they would start their relationship again. In the past, she was stubborn, partly because of one-sided love and partly because of her daughter. Now that the dream of love had shattered, Qin Wenqian also had Wei Zhengsheng as her father''s figure. Although he was not her biological father, but his relationship with her was better than with her biological father. Therefore, Xian Guiying didn''t plan to repeat the same mistake again. ? ? ? ? Royale Nightclub. "President Qin, are you really planning to sell the company?" "Haha, President Qin''s wealth is far more than just tens of billions. Isn''t that just a company? Even if he sold it, he must have a way out ~" "Qin Gengxin is a famous figure on our side. How can he be defeated so easily? "Cut the nonsense. Come on, have a drink!" When Xian Guiying appeared in front of the private room door, everyone was stunned. Although she was no longer Xian Enterprise''s CEO anymore, she was famous for years for being an outstanding woman and upon seeing her figure, everyone was lost for words. There were also whistles of some men who had long coveted her beauty. Seeing Qin Gengxin was in a drunken state, with a beautiful woman in his arms, while holding a glass of wine in another, Xian Guiying did not think he would fall into such a state in the blink of an eye. She was shocked at first, but then she stared coldly at Qin Gengxin, who was still intoxicated as if he didn''t notice her presence. "Yo, isn''t she the famous cold beauty in our Boston business? Which gust of wind blew our Goddess Xian to come here." A round of whistling came from all directions. Xian Guiying ignored the taunts of the man next to her. She walked over and stood in front of Qin Gengxin, who didn''t even look at her. She stared blankly at his drunken profile. "Why are you not singing?" Qin Gengxin seemed unaware of what had happened. He turned to look after seeing that the beauty who was singing earlier had stopped singing. As soon as he saw Xian Guiying, he narrowed his eyes and smiled. "Why are you here?" He asked cheerfully. He unconsciously let go of the woman next to him. Instead, he smiled, put his arm around the woman''s shoulder and affectionately kissed the woman''s neck, and smiled with a drunken expression. "Come with me. I have something to discuss with you." Xian Guiying tried her best to resist the urge to throw the woman as she spoke in a cold voice. "You have something to discuss with me?" Qin Gengxin tilted his head and looked at her with a smile, "If I remember correctly, the two of us have separated. The bridge goes back to the road, so what else is there to say between us? If you come to make fun of me, I''ll let you see it." Qin Gengxin smiled as he spread his hands. "You''ve seen it, you can leave now." He ignored Xian Guiying and turned to his brothers while raising his wine glass. "Come on, have a drink! Don''t leave until we get drunk!" Xian Guiying took a deep breath and saw the man so immersed in the warmth that he could not escape. No matter how rude and unruly Qin Gengxin was, it was just his appearance. The Qin Gengxin, who seemed to be jovial and carefree, was just the facade. These lewd people had never known the real him. Xian Guiying closed her eyes as her head began to hurt. Why was this happening? Why did Qin Gengxin become like this? She picked up a glass of wine on the table and threw the wine on his face. "Ah!" The beautiful woman, who was sitting on his side, screamed and jumped at the same time. Qin Gengxin''s face was covered with wine and he sat there without moving. "Miss Xian, if you''re not here to play, then don''t make trouble! On the grounds that you come from Xian''s, I will give a face to you!" Xian Guiying ignored the threat from other men. She just stared at Qin Gengxin coldly. Qin Gengxin slowly opened his eyes, licked his lips, and looked at her with a frown. "Qin Gengxin, if you''re still a man, get up!" Xian Guiying suddenly raised her hand and pointed towards the door. "Follow me out!" Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything and just looked at her. After the beautiful woman wiped the alcohol from her body, she immediately moved to his side and wiped his face with a paper towel. "Mr. Qin, are you alright?" "Mr. Qin, would you like to follow me to my room to change? Your clothes are all wet!" Another woman interrupted. "Where did this crazy woman come from?" "Mr. Qin, come, take off your clothes, I will help you clean ..." Xian Guiying looked at this scene with a cold look. She held the empty glass tightly in her hand as she stared at him. Qin Gengxin suddenly pushed the two women aside and laughed. He raised his hand to rub his face and asked calmly, "Am I a man?" "Can''t you tell if I''m a man or not?" He smiled as he looked at the beautiful woman next to him. With a warm smile, he asked, "Lexia, do you think I''m a man?" The beauty called Lexia immediately laughed as she shyly hit his shoulder with her small fist. "So hateful ~" Qin Gengxin smiled as he looked at the beautiful woman on the other side, reached out to hug her, and whispered into her ear with a smile, "Lily, am I a man?" Lily chuckled. She kissed his cheek passionately, then hugged his arm intimately. Seeing Xian Guiying whose face turned pale, he said with a smile, "Xian Guiying, you heard them just now. If you come here to ruin the fun, then scram! We don''t need the arrogant Miss Xian like you here, understand?" "Right, right. Miss Xian, you are a very noble person. How could someone like you touch a place like this? Just leave." "Hurry up and leave." "This woman is really pathetic!" "Why haven''t you left yet?" "Get lost!" "How arrogant!" "We don''t welcome you here!" Xian Guiying just looked at Qin Gengxin coldly. Qin Gengxin was annoyed by her cold gaze. He kicked the marble coffee table in front of him, causing the bottle to overturn and splash all over his feet, wetting his shoes. "Leave." He sneered. "How shameless!" "Tsk tsk ..." "Miss Xian, if you don''t want to leave, why don''t you stay and drink with us?" A man with a large ring on his finger and a cigarette in his hand came with a strong glass of alcohol. He stood in front of Xian Guiying and asked, "Would you like to have a drink?" Qin Gengxin acted as if he didn''t see anything. He just smiled at the beautiful woman in his arms, as if he didn''t care about the danger that befell Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying looked at the glass in front of her, then looked at the obscene man in front of her and took the glass. "Well done! It is said that Ms. Xian has a cold personality, but she is also beautiful! How about this, as long as you drink this glass of wine today, we brothers will have no problem with you! Otherwise ..." The man looked her up and down, "Seeing how you come to a place like this in the middle of the night alone, are you lonely? Do you need me to help you?" Chapter 674 - He’s Going Crazy And You’re Going Crazy Too "Sure." Xian Guiying suddenly laughed, making the man stare at her in fascination. Hearing her uttering those words, Qin Gengxin stopped talking while embracing the woman. When he turned to look at her, it was as if nothing had happened. He then continued to be intimate with the beautiful woman, who had sunk into the corner of the couch. Xian Guiying looked at the man, who acted as if she wasn''t there. She looked at the man who had degenerated into a state where she no longer felt familiar with him. She then lifted a transparent square glass to her lips. The man beside her eagerly watched her drink the wine. He stared at her lips and watched as she slowly opened her mouth. Qin Gengxin never once looked at her and Xian Guiying never once looked away from him. Xian Guiying knew that there was a drug in the wine. If Qin Gengxin was still the Qin Gengxin she knew, he wouldn''t sit there and watched her drinking the wine. But when the wine glass touched her lips, he made no effort to stop her. Xian Guiying gripped the wine glass tightly in her hand. She was surrounded by people waiting to watch a good show and people waiting for her to drink this wine. Looking at Qin Gengxin, who had not moved, Xian Guiying closed her eyes and drank the wine. The glass was then snatched by someone. She suddenly fell into someone''s arms. Xian Guiying had already started having headaches before she drank the alcohol. She raised her head, only to meet Xian Zihao''s cold gaze and Wei Zhengsheng who was behind her. Leaning into Xian Zihao''s arms, she saw a worried flash in his eyes. She then smiled bitterly and said in a hoarse voice, "Brother." "He''s going crazy and you''re going crazy too?" Xian Zihao lowered his voice and looked at her seriously. He pulled her up and made her stand up straight, coldly looking at the unhappy people. When those hoodlums saw that someone was coming to cause trouble, they immediately threw away their wine bottles and were about to start a fight, but when they were about to step forward, they saw several people standing outside the door. It was clear that the people were fighters, which was clearly brought up by Xian Zihao and Wei Zhengsheng. They stared blankly at each other, exchanging glances. They did not dare to act recklessly and just stared at Xian Guiying suspiciously before seeing Xian Zihao pulling her behind him. Only after much reflection did they finally recognize him. "So it''s Mr. Xian." A sharp-eyed man recognized him and said with a smile. "It''s been several years since we last met. What brought you here?" Xian Zihao said calmly. "My little sister has been in a bad mood recently and is not at ease. At night, she ran out to look for someone. In the end, she seemed to have found the wrong place." As Xian Zihao spoke, he looked at Qin Gengxin, who didn''t move. "It''s like she''s found the wrong person!" Hearing this, Qin Gengxin laughed indifferently, "Since she found the wrong person, then quickly bring her back. Don''t spoil the mood here. Xian Family shouldn''t be so ignorant." Xian Zihao looked at him but said nothing. He then glanced at Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying looked at the glass of wine on the ground. She looked at the broken fragments on the ground and said in a cold voice, "That''s right. I really met the wrong person. I''m really blind." Qin Gengxin acted as if he didn''t hear her and just sipped the wine. "Mr. Xian, we''re not going to cause Miss Xian any trouble. We''re brothers having a good time here. Miss Xian suddenly came in. It looks like she''s going to destroy the place! For your sake, Mr. Xian, we don''t dare do anything to her. It''s only a glass of wine; how dare we do anything to her?" "Mr. Xian, you haven''t seen us, brothers, in a long time. Old Qin was in a bad mood recently, let''s have some drinks with him!" At this moment, Xian Guiying felt a chill all over her body. A jacket immediately covered her shoulders. She slowly turned and looked at Wei Zhengsheng. "Your brother went to my place." Wei Zhengsheng said softly next to her. "We came here as soon as we received the news." Xian Guiying bit her lips, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. "Everyone, I''m sorry." Xian Zihao looked at the people in the room indifferently, "Because of my little sister''s action, she had spoil everyone''s mood. How about this, tonight, it will be my treat, but since I come here to take care of some family matters, please give me some time. After this matter is settled, I will personally drink wine with you." "How can we let President Xian treat us? Since we know each other, we won''t hold a grudge. Since you have family matters to settle, we won''t bother you anymore! One day, I will definitely invite President Xian to a gathering! It''s been a while since we had a drink together." Xian Zihao smiled lightly. The two beauties who were around Qin Gengxin reluctantly got up and followed the others out the door. When the four of them were the only ones left in the room, Xian Zihao looked over his shoulder, at Xian Guiying''s pale face. He then glanced at Wei Zhengsheng and said, "Zhengsheng, send Guiying back first." After following Xian Zihao for years, Wei Zhengsheng was accustomed to not making decisions when he was around. As Xian Zihao spoke, he nodded and lightly patted Xian Guiying''s shoulder, saying, "Let''s go." Xian Guiying took a deep breath and stopped looking at Qin Gengxin. She then let Wei Zhengsheng take her and left the room without a sound. "Now that everyone has left, it''s just the two of us." Two minutes later, Xian Zihao indifferently looked at Qin Gengxin, who was still sitting there silently. "Didn''t you say you wanted to have a drink? I''ll drink with you." Qin Gengxin looked at him expressionlessly, but he said nothing. He reached out to pick up a bottle of wine in front of him and opened it. He poured the wine into a glass and drank it all in one gulp. Xian Zihao kept looking at him, but Qin Gengxin acted like no one else was there as he continued to drink his wine. When Qin Gengxin was about to pour another glass of wine, Xian Zihao snatched the bottle from him. Qin Gengxin looked at him before picking up another bottle. "Even if you die from drinking, what''s the point?" Xian Zihao asked. "Didn''t you want to have a drink with me? Since you''re here to have a drink with me, cut the crap." Qin Gengxin poured another glass for Xian Zihao directly, no matter whether he will drink it or not. Qin Gengxin then took his own glass and finished it in one gulp. After two glasses of wine, he saw that Xian Zihao didn''t touch the glass and had no intention of drinking it at all. Qin Gengxin sneered at him, grabbed the glass of wine he had just poured for Xian Zihao and was about to drink it. However, his hand was stopped before the glass could reach his mouth. Xian Zihao looked at him as he took the glass from his hand and placed it next to him. Seeing his actions, Qin Gengxin immediately laughed out loud. "Hahaha. Didn''t you want to have a drink with me? So why don''t you drink it? In the end, you, Xian Zihao, only f*cking knows how to argue! Hahahahaha " It was unknown why Qin Gengxin was so happy, but he lay on the couch laughing. Xian Zihao just looked at him. "I''ll have a drink with you. Sure, but what about after that, then? From what I understand, you ate and played here every night until you got drunk and went back to your apartment, woke up in the afternoon, and then came back for another drink." "Is this what you''ve turned yourself into? A single Bai Group can destroy the Qin''s foundation that your grandfather built back then? It''s not like you have no chance of beating them. No matter how big the Bai Group is, she trades in a different type of place than you. What are you trying to do by selling off your Qin''s? Chapter 675 - Are You Really Planning On Ignoring Your Daughter Qin Gengxin laughed as he looked at Xian Zihao. "What''s wrong? You want to sponsor me? Are you the one who wants to sponsor me, or is she the one who wants to sponsor me? Hmm?" Qin Gengxin smiled and stood up from the couch, but his steps were unstable. "Xian Family, hehehe." He pointed at Xian Zihao with the wine bottle in his hand. "Xian Guiying and I are divorced! Whether I live or die, it has nothing to do with you or her! I don''t need your sympathy, understand?" "I''ll do whatever I want, that has nothing to do with your Xian Family! Tell Xian Guiying, that I don''t need her help! This is my own path, I can walk on my own! Now, even if I have to get on my knees and begging, I will still use my own method! There''s no need for you two siblings to go back to the United States to find me!" "I don''t need it! Are you listening to me? I don''t need it!" The bottle was cruelly thrown to the ground. The cracking sound was enough to scare people to death. Xian Zihao just looked at Qin Gengxin silently. "You don''t need it, but Guiying does." Xian Zihao looked at him seriously, his voice was indifferent and stern. "You can ignore your life, you can ignore your Qin, but have you ever thought of her?" "We''re divorced. Why do I have anything to do with her? She''s going to marry Wei Zhengsheng and now that she''s met his parents, what the f*ck do I still want her for?" Qin Gengxin sneered. When Xian Zihao heard Xian Guiying had met Wei Zhengsheng''s parents, he just remained silent and looked at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin sneered and opened another bottle of wine, immediately poured it into his glass. "I did not investigate about her, but that boy, Huang Jingguo, specifically investigated her whereabouts to provoke me. I had decided to divorce her and I was too lazy to investigate anything, so Xian Zihao, don''t you misunderstand. I don''t have any relationship with Xian Guiying anymore! You don''t have to talk about our marriage! I''ve said goodbye!" "What''s that? You can''t stand watching me anymore?" Suddenly, Qin Gengxin staggered to the door, smiling as he opened the door of the private room. "I don''t need you to pay the bill. Leave quickly, OK? You chase my brothers and my beauties. Alright, I''ll drink it myself! Go, I beg you. Leave!" "If Guiying really wants nothing to do with you, why did she come here tonight?" Xian Zihao was not happy with his insistence. He just looked at Qin Gengxin calmly. "Guiying''s personality, you know it very well. If she really didn''t have you in her heart, she wouldn''t risk herself by coming here to find you." Qin Gengxin leaned against the door, smiling but saying nothing. "Guiying is stubborn. The damage you did to her a few years ago caused her to lose the courage to take another step towards you. However, at this point, she is still coming to look for you. I am her brother. If I was cruel enough, I could just slap her hard a few times, lock her in the room and stop her from leaving. I can tell her not to see you again!" "So what?" Qin Gengxin laughed, "Huh, so what? Does it have anything to do with me?" "Will you just let yourself go? You can choose to divorce to avoid dragging Guiying down with you, but what about Qianqian? You''ve decided from the bottom of your heart that you don''t want her anymore?" After hearing Qin Wenqian''s name, the smile on Qin Gengxin''s face faded. The laughter turned into a sneer, and the sneer turned into a laugh. He squatted down with a silent smile and placed a bottle of wine in his hand on the ground. Xian Zihao continued to look at him. "The Qin Gengxin I knew was not this useless rubbish who only knows how to drink wine and enjoyed the pleasure with other women." "Hehehehe ..." Qin Gengxin sat on the ground before drinking the wine from the bottle. "You can ignore everything she says, but are you really planning on ignoring your daughter?" Xian Zihao''s voice continued to be heard inside the room. Qin Gengxin raised his head and looked at the dark wall. "Doesn''t she have her Uncle Wei?" "You really think so?" Xian Zihao frowned slightly. Qin Gengxin smiled but didn''t say anything. After a while, he finally said softly, "Zihao, you can go back now. You can''t help me with anything here. Return to China. You still have a family, a wife and children waiting for you." Xian Zihao looked at him indifferently. "You think I came to Boston for you? I did it for Guiying." With a "I know that" expression, Qin Gengxin sighed and shook his head with a smile. "You shouldn''t have come here for her." Xian Zihao looked at his silhouette sitting there silently for a long time. ? ? ? ? Wei Zhengsheng handed a bottle of water to Xian Guiying, who was sitting in a business car outside the Royale Nightclub. She was sitting in the back seat. The driver of the car was Xian Enterprise''s special driver. Xian Guiying looked at the driver, then looked at Wei Zhengsheng, took a bottle of mineral water, and said, "How do you know I''m here?" "I see that you haven''t been in a good mood these days, so I''m deliberately sending people to keep an eye on you. It''s not because I''m following you. I''m just afraid you might do something irrational." Wei Zhengsheng looked at her calmly. "You don''t want me to know that you are looking for Qin Gengxin?" Xian Guiying bit her lip and shook her head. "I didn''t mean to hide it from you. I know your character." Hearing her words, Wei Zhengsheng felt a little happy. "I just ...Originally, I didn''t want to disrupt his business, but out of sudden, he transferred part of his properties under my name. I wanted to know why he did that. I didn''t know what Qin Gengxin was thinking right now, but looking at him like this, even from the perspective of an old friend, I can''t just stand by and watch it. That''s all, maybe this time, I''m thinking too much ..." Thinking about how Qin Gengxin remained indifferent, Xian Guiying opened a bottle of mineral water in her hand and took a sip. Various emotions can be seen in her eyes. Wei Zhengsheng saw it but he didn''t say anything. He just looked at the Royale Nightclub''s sign with a wise expression. When Xian Zihao walked out, Xian Guiying immediately looked behind him, but she did not see Qin Gengxin. Xian Zihao walked to the car, opened the door, and entered. He said nothing, just asked the driver to drive back. Xian Guiying had been looking at him all the time. Xian Zihao glanced at her. "Why are you looking at me?" Seemingly able to tell that he had no intention of talking about Qin Gengxin, Xian Guiying sighed. "Even with you here, it still ends up being in vain?" "What do you want me to help him with?" Xian Zihao didn''t look at her but instead looked at the neon light outside the window and said softly, "Guiying, this time, the biggest blow for Qin Gengxin is not the Bai Group nor the other powerhouses and villains around him. Instead, it''s his own heart. If he doesn''t come out by himself, not only will his Qin''s be rendered completely hopeless, even he will not be saved." Xian Guiying took a deep breath, lowered her eyes, and looked at the water bottle in her hand. "This time, I don''t have the ability to help him." Xian Zihao said softly, "Let''s see what he wants to do." Wei Zhengsheng sat in the front passenger seat without saying a word. Xian Guiying sat next to Xian Zihao silently. Xian Zihao continued looking at her until she raised her head and met his gaze. She raised her eyebrow slightly, as if she wanted to know what he wanted to say. "Are you having fun now?" Xian Zihao looked at her with a dark expression and examined her with slight indifference. "The pleasure of borrowing someone''s hand and finally getting your revenge?" "I don''t want revenge." Xian Guiying frowned. "Brother, Qianqian is the most important person to me now, so the past is no longer important to me. I don''t care what he used to be like or what he is now. I just don''t want to see him fall." In the blink of an eye, she also looked at the streets lined with neon lights. "Actually, I had already put it behind me when I left Wuyuan. When I knew that he wasn''t ready to be with me at the time, that he was just unconscious and injured and in the hospital, I was relieved, but leaving it behind didn''t mean that I wanted to take a step back into the past again." "It''s a good thing if you think that way." Xian Zihao said calmly. "It''s been over twelve years. I''ve always put him in my eyes, but he always giving his back to me. When I thought about it better and wanted to let go of it, he turned around and tried to hold me back. I''m really too tired." Chapter 676 - Xian Zihao’s Reassurance Xian Guiying looked at Xian Zihao. "I just want to be a stranger to him. I want to get rid of Qin Gengxi''s name once and for all in my life." "However, before we divorced, he transferred part of the properties under his name to me. These properties are enough for him to pay off the small amount of debt he has now. I just want to ask him what that means, I just want to pay it back. Before I saw him tonight, I didn''t know he was going to be like this." Seeing Xian Zihao''s calm expression, Xian Guiying suddenly thought of something and looked at him. "When Qianqian was seriously ill, Qin Gengxin could not go to the hospital. Do you know the reason?" Xian Zihao didn''t reply. However, Xian Guiying looked at him in disbelief. "You really know." "Stupid girl." Xian Zihao''s expression softened abruptly. "You choose your own path. The only thing I can do is help you completely break free from your emotional shackles." Xian Guiying nodded with a sigh. She smiled, but her eyebrows were knitted tightly. "When you were in Wuyuan, I didn''t want him to disturb your peaceful life anymore, but sometimes I miscalculated. I miscalculated his feelings for you. But I do wish you''d come out of his world." Xian Zihao raised his hand and gently stroked her hair. "For years, the thing I was most proud of was taking you to the United States. Expanding your talents and wisdom and letting everyone compliment you for your achievements. But what I failed the most was to bring Qin Gengxin to your side." "If time could repeat itself, I certainly wouldn''t let you get to know him." Xian Zihao caressed her face and said with a sad tone, "Did you know? Stupid girl, you and him never achieve anything by being with each other, only ended up destroying each other. You are both too stubborn, too hard-hearted, and there is a fire burning in both of your bones. As long as you two meet, you will destroy each other. But even so, it looks like I can''t stop you." Xian Zihao looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who remained silent. "On the one hand, the reason I came to the United States this time was to check on Qin''s condition and" He said clearly, "I want you and Zhengsheng to return to China. I really want you to be a couple at my wedding with Ruolan." Xian Zihao was clearly just saying that. His original purpose had changed and with Wei Zhengsheng here, there were some things he couldn''t explain. Yet, for someone as smart as Wei Zhengsheng, he naturally understood the meaning of the words. "Brother." Xian Guiying was suddenly speechless. Xian Zihao held her hand gently. "How can I feel calm and at ease when you''re not really happy? I''ve seen all the pain you endured because of Cui Luixian since you were young. As your brother, I can''t do anything else. Guiying, I can only protect you, but I can''t decide which direction you should go. But I hope you''re really happy, and you''ll be happy from the bottom of your heart. Do you understand?" Xian Guiying nodded. Her eyes were red, but she refused to shed a tear. Xian Zihao didn''t force her. He still gave her warm support from behind. The point was, no matter whether Wei Zhengsheng or Qin Gengxin or whoever, as long as she really decided, he would protect her. No matter the distance ahead, he would always accompany her. Xian Guiying looked at Wei Zhengsheng, but he calmly looked at the road in front of the car without looking back. "Brother Wei, when there is time, asks Uncle Wei and Auntie Wei to come to Boston. I will treat them to dinner." Xian Guiying suddenly said, and even hugged Xian Zihao''s arm, saying, "Since my brother is here, let''s immediately discuss our wedding." Wei Zhengsheng was so shocked by her words that he looked directly at her. Xian Zihao just looked at her with a smile and the wrinkles between his eyebrows disappeared. "Why are you looking at me? Aren''t Uncle Wei and Auntie Wei always hurrying for you to get married?" Wei Zhengsheng saw the seriousness in her eyes and smiled. "You can arrange the time as you wish." Xian Guiying nodded and smiled at Xian Zihao. "Brother, can you stay for a few days? Will you come with me to see Uncle Wei and Auntie Wei this weekend?" "President Xian still has something to do here. How about this, I will talk to my parents and see if they can find time to return to China and go to H City?" Wei Zhengsheng meant his whole family went to Xian Family. Such earnestness made Xian Guiying smile with relief. When she turned to look at Xian Zihao, she saw his smile was only faint. "Whatever you decide." Xian Zihao said, "Zhengsheng, I only have this sister." ''I only have this sister.'' Xian Zihao was never a talkative person, but just this simple and unadorned sentence made Wei Zhengsheng understand the myriad of meanings behind his words. "She''s the only woman I will marry in my life." Wei Zhengsheng smiled. The smile in Xian Zihao''s eyes lightened up with satisfaction. He looked at his sister, who was sitting next to him. Seeing her face full of happiness, he patted her shoulder lightly. The next morning, Qin Wenqian had been bothering Xian Zihao since she woke up. He hugged the little girl in his arms. Normally, he was a gentle and calm person, but today, he had no choice but to carry the child back and forth in the house. Seeing how Xian Zihao patiently played with Qin Wenqian, Xian Guiying asked with a smile, "Looks like being with Chiahao and An Na has taught you to be patient with kids. If not, how can you still play with her?" Xian Zihao handed another folded paper plane to Qin Wenqian, who was lying on the couch. "It''s really thanks to that girl, An Na." Xian Guiying laughed. "I''ve heard that little An Na is a smart little girl. Compared to her, Qianqian is much gentler and quieter." "I think Qianqian has been doing well lately. She''s not as shy and quiet as she used to be, and her personality has also become more lively." "Yes, she is indeed more lively and her body condition is improving day by day. I feel that perhaps the heavens felt that I had suffered too much in these past few years, so they used the child''s health to compensate me." Xian Zihao stroked Qin Wenqian''s small head. He asked softly, "Qianqian, how about you go back to China with uncle and play with uncle''s children?" Qin Wenqian blinked her eyes and said with a smile, "Mommy said that uncle and auntie would have a wedding. Qianqian will go to China to have fun!" Xian Zihao smiled. "Of course you have to go back to attend uncle''s wedding. Your auntie is still waiting for you to be her flower girl." "Mommy, what is a flower girl?" Qin Wenqian looked at Xian Guiying curiously. Xian Guiying glanced at her, then looked at Xian Zihao. "It''s enough for you to have a pair of children as a flower boy and flower girl." "Uncle, I want a red packet!" When Qin Wenqian heard this, she immediately stretched out her hand in front of Xian Zihao. Xian Zihao: "..." Xian Guiying: "..." Chapter 677 - Making Us Of The Younger Generation Bear His Retribution From Time To Time Again Xian Zihao and Xian Guiying immediately went silent. Xian Guiying hurriedly walked over and patted Qin Wenqian''s hand. "It''s not New Year''s Day, and it''s not uncle''s wedding. What red packet do you want?" However, Xian Zihao did not mind and placed the child on his lap. He said softly, "Uncle will make one for you in a moment." "Why are you all treating her so well? You''re going to spoil my daughter!" Xian Guiying frowned with a helpless smile on her face. Xian Zihao didn''t say anything. After patting Qin Wenqian''s head, he finally spoke. "Such a small child without her father by her side, no matter how good her life and condition are, it makes one''s heart ache and feel pity." Xian Guiying''s hand stiffened slightly as she lifted her head to look at him. Xian Zihao didn''t look at her. He patted Qin Wenqian''s head while saying something, laughing and teasing the child in his arms. "Mommy~" After playing with her uncle for a while, Qin Wenqian turned her body and smiled. She giggled and looked at Xian Guiying. "Didn''t you say you''re going to eat with Uncle Wei''s parents? When are you going to change?" "Silly girl, it''s not right now." Xian Guiying glanced at her daughter with a smile before turning around to clean the wardrobe. Qin Wenqian immediately raised her small hand, grinned, and took the paper boat from Xian Zihao''s hand. When she did, she said, "Uncle, uncle, I want a paper bird, a paper pig and a paper peacock!" Xian Zihao sighed helplessly. "Qianqian''s desired animals are too difficult for uncle to make. What if uncle can''t do it?" "Uncle don''t know how to do it?" Qianqian suddenly giggled. "Then I''ll teach you how to make a paper crane!" After saying that, the little girl squirmed until Xian Zihao understood her wishes and he put her down on the floor. Qianqian ran back to the bedroom, laughing. While Xian Guiying was still hanging her clothes, Xian Zihao walked over and looked at the clothes in the wardrobe. "All these years, you don''t seem to have bought any clothes." Xian Guiying tidied up the wardrobe and said, "Women dress for the benefit of others. I''m already a mother, how can I always buy clothes like before? I''ll just wear whatever I have." In other words, if there''s no one she likes, or if she had no intention of seeing the person she loved the most, she will not be in the mood to dress up. Xian Zihao didn''t expose her. Looking at her figure, he said softly, "Guiying, if your heart is in a mess right now, why don''t you come back with me first. You have the biggest knot in your heart, and he is one of them." Xian Guiying''s hand stiffened. "If you really want to marry Wei Zhengsheng and find a suitable replacement for Qianqian''s father, I''m glad to see your happiness. However --" "There''s no ''however'', brother. You saw how Brother Wei treated me, who else should I marry?" Xian Guiying smiled. "Over the twelve years of waiting, I had never once looked at him, but now I understand it. If I didn''t appreciate guys like this, then I would be a stupid person and wasting my chance of happiness." "Alright, since you have made up your mind, then come back home when you have time." "Home?" Xian Guiying looked at him in the blink of an eye. "Brother ..." "You intend only to allow me to be a witness to your marriage and not even your other family? What about mom then? If someone from the Wei Family visits the Xian Family all of a sudden, and they are completely unaware and unprepared for this, do you think this is appropriate?" Xian Guiying stared at him before saying, "Tell them for me." Xian Zihao didn''t refuse, nor did he agree. He just looked at her with a slightly cold gaze. Xian Guiying closed the wardrobe door. After a while, she said, "The incident between Qin Gengxin and me is already big enough. They still don''t know about our divorce. If I come back and tell them I''m divorced and remarried soon" She paused. "I don''t want to see grandpa''s face, nor I want to see the disappointed expressions of mom and dad. It''s fine if you tell them that I ran away or that I didn''t know what I was doing this time." "Guiying, that''s your home." Xian Zihao said softly. "Is that so?" Xian Guiying looked at him and said, "Brother, you know why I''ve been in the United States all this time. For me, the Xian Family may be my home, as you say, but everything this family brought to me is ice-cold. I never felt the warmth of a family in that house. Besides, even now, I still don''t know what kind of relationship between the Qin Family and the Xian Family have. Why does Qin Gengxin''s grandmother look at me with disgust every time she sees me? Do you really want me to go back?" Xian Zihao''s eyebrows furrowed slightly. He seemed to know something. Seeing his sister''s clear and calm eyes, he could only sigh. "Grandfather and Qin Gengxin''s grandmother must have had some kind of story, don''t they? I really admire grandpa. He made too many mistakes when he was young, making us of the younger generation bear his retribution from time to time again. Although I am not sure what exactly happened, but I think that Qin Gengxin''s refusal of my feelings for him for the past few years should have something to do with grandpa." Seeing how Xian Zihao didn''t reply and just kept quiet, Xian Guiying immediately smiled. "Looks like my guess is right." "So at the time, even if you knew that Qin Gengxin fainted in the hospital and could not come to see Qianqian and me, you did not tell me. Brother, did you learn something later?" Hearing Xian Guiying''s question, Xian Zihao just looked at her as if he didn''t want to say anything. Just then, the bedroom door opened and Qin Wenqian ran inside. She picked up a small picture book, held it high, and ran to Xian Zihao''s legs. "Uncle! Let me show you! This is a picture book Uncle Wei bought for me! There''s a stack of pictures of paper cranes in it!" Qin Wenqian hugged Xian Zihao''s legs and happily put the picture book in his hand. Xian Zihao looked down and saw the happy face of the little girl. Smiling, he picked up the book and opened it. Only then did he realize that it was actually a tutorial on some simple folding paper that kids could learn. Xian Zihao lifted Qin Wenqian up and said, "Let''s go. Uncle will accompany you to fold the paper." Before they returned to the living room, Xian Zihao glanced at Xian Guiying. She didn''t even look at him. ? ? ? ? The next day, the Xian Enterprise Building. Xian Guiying had previously made a call to Secretary Dai. Even though she was no longer the CEO, she can still be considered an important figure in Xian Enterprise. Before she went there, she already asked Secretary Dai''s help on the phone. When Xian Guiying went to the top level, she saw Secretary Dai walk out of the meeting room. While walking, Xian Guiying arranged the documents in her hands. "President Wei is in a meeting right now. I told him you were coming and he let me out of the meeting room," said Secretary Dai. Xian Guiying nodded her head and they both walked to the lounge area. She handed the folder to Secretary Dai. "Find a way to transfer Qin Gengxin''s properties back to him." "Why?" Secretary Dai looked at her in astonishment. "Why do you want to return them to him?" "It''s not mine. I don''t want it and I''m not short of money either. When we divorced, I told him that we didn''t have to split the property and that was enough for each of us to go back to the beginning. These things have not been mine from the beginning, so what''s wrong with that?" Xian Guiying asked softly. After hesitating for a moment, Secretary Dai said, "I heard that.. You and President Wei are getting married?" Chapter 678 - If You Are Skinny, How Can You Wear A Wedding Dress Xian Guiying looked at the woman before answering, "Yes." "Even so, you don''t have to return the properties to Qin Gengxin. Since he was willing to give you the properties, that means he''s still a bit of a human being. He knows he''s been letting you down for years, and at the moment, he has no other way to redeem himself, that''s why he used this method." "I don''t want it." "Guiying." "Secretary Dai, transfer them back to him in a week. Don''t leave any behind. I don''t want it!" After Xian Guiying finished speaking, she looked outside the lounge and saw someone walking out from the meeting room. "The meeting should have already ended. Go and get busy. I''ll sign these files and you can take care of it later." "Fine, I''ll think of a way. However, the things on Qin Gengxin''s side are a bit complicated right now. I don''t know if the asset transfer will be frozen by the bank or not. Actually, Guiying, if you really don''t want it, you might keep it for him. If you transfer it like this, I''m afraid the bank won''t provide any way out at all." It wasn''t that Xian Guiying hadn''t thought of it this way, but she hesitated upon hearing the words that came out of Secretary Dai''s mouth. "I feel at the moment, Guiying, everything you''re doing is too impulsive. You''re trying to find a way to sever all ties with Qin Gengxin, including the matter of marrying President Wei." "That''s enough, Secretary Dai. I''ll think about transferring the properties. Don''t discuss anything else." Xian Guiying stood up and walked out of the lounge. Then, she met Wei Zhengsheng, who had just walked out of the meeting room. "Have you seen Secretary Dai?" Wei Zhengsheng immediately walked towards her. "Hmm." Xian Guiying smiled at him. "You''ve finished your meeting? Do you have other things to do? I''ll go back first." "My parents will be here tomorrow." Wei Zhengsheng raised his hand and gently pushed a strand of hair from Xian Guiying''s cheek behind her ear. His gaze was gentle when he said," You have lost a lot of weight. Are you all right?" "It''s been hot lately." Xian Guiying pursed her lip. "And also, I don''t have an appetite." "No matter what, you should eat more. If you are skinny, how can you wear a wedding dress later?" Wei Zhengsheng chuckled a little. Xian Guiying also laughed along. "Stop teasing me. If I gain a lot of weight, no one will want me." Wei Zhengsheng actually smiled and nodded. "Yes, I''m happy when no one wants you." Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. "I won''t argue with you, I still have things to do. By the way, what time is your parents'' flight? If you plan to pick them up, just let me know in advance. I''ll make some preparations." She looked at the time on her wrist. "Alright then. I''ll take my leave first." After saying that, she rushed to the elevator. As the elevator stopped on this floor, and Xian Guiying was about to enter, Wei Zhengsheng''s voice suddenly came from behind her. "Guiying, whatever happens, don''t push yourself. If you''re not ready, let me know. I can wait." Xian Guiying walked into the elevator and smiled at him, "What do you mean by that? I''ve already started looking for a designer to help me design my wedding dress." As her voice faded, the elevator doors closed at the same time, isolating the two from view. Xian Guiying looked at the number change in the elevator. She raised her hand and touched the spot on her face where Wei Zhengsheng had touched. It''s warm. What reason was there for her not to be ready? Eight in the evening, Xian Guiying received a call from Secretary Dai. The two of them had some things to discuss and decided to meet at the entrance of a big business building in the center of Boston. As she''s also going to officially meet the two elders of the Wei Family here tomorrow, Xian Guiying planned to take a walk around town after dinner with Secretary Dai. Cars drove along the road, and at night, Boston City was brightly lit. The place where she lived for more than ten years had given her too much and also had caused her to lose too much. Her eyes were still looking straight ahead. Even as she passed the Royale Nightclub, she still insisted on looking straight ahead, not wanting to spare a glance towards the direction. However, the sudden red light in front of her forced her to stop the car. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw what was reflected in the rearview mirror. Qin Gengxin continued to vomit next to the railing in front of the Royale Nightclub. He was certainly not sober. Several women at the club ran to help him, but he pushed them away. Why did this red light take so long? Qin Gengxin stood motionless against the railing. His figure, which had lost a lot of weight, looked lonely and dejected under the night wind. He had never been in a state of remorse during the thirty-three years of his life, but now, it was as if he couldn''t feel his own miserable state at all. He standing there for a long time, and suddenly, he felt another wave of nausea. When he raised his head and vomited, the paleness in his face fiercely stabbed into Xian Guiying''s heart. The red light ended and the car in the back kept honking, meanwhile Xian Guiying continued to observe everything in the rearview mirror, as if she hadn''t heard the screams of the other drivers because her car wasn''t moving at all. Just when someone got out of the car, Xian Guiying made an u-turn and headed to Royale Nightclub. She parked her car on the side of the road and took the mineral bottle with her before walking towards Qin Gengxin. "President Qin, you''re already vomiting like this. Come inside with me quickly, I''ll find you something to drink!" The sexy beauty who had just been pushed aside tried to help him. Qin Gengxin had vomited a few more times. When the woman touched his shoulder, he immediately yelled at her. "Get lost!" "Really, how pathetic! Your company has almost sold and you are about to become a beggar. If it wasn''t for the fact that you have some money, who would want to play with a drunk man like you." The beauty cursed and arrogantly returned to the nightclub. Xian Guiying stood on the side of the road and watched for a moment. She noticed that Qin Gengxin looked in pain and his pale was abnormally pale. He leaned against the railing, apparently unable to move. She looked at him in this way. She had been trying her best not to move forward, but a sudden bolt of lightning struck down from the sky and it was about to rain. Someone walked out of the door of the Royale Nightclub with an umbrella. He planned to collect items at the door before the rain started to fall. Xian Guiying was holding a bottle of mineral water in her hand when her phone rang. She paused and looked at the caller. Wei Zhengsheng. "Are you not at home?" Wei Zhengsheng''s soft voice came from the phone. Xian Guiying replied with "hmm" and was even more clear-headed because of the phone call. She stood on the spot and did not move forward. "It''ll be raining soon, come back early and don''t catch a cold." "I have an appointment with Secretary Dai and I''m on my way to see her. I''m driving so I won''t get caught in the rain." "Then come back as soon as possible. Don''t make me worry. My parents'' flight schedule is early tomorrow morning, so we don''t have to pick them up at the airport. Just get ready in the morning and find a hotel near Xian Enterprise by noon." "Alright, I understand." Xian Guiying hung up the phone and turned around to get into the car. At first, she didn''t want to care about the man anymore, but when she opened the car door and saw Qin Gengxin, who was initially leaning against the railing, suddenly slide down, her hand that had just opened the car door stopped. Chapter 679 - I’m Punishing Myself Xian Guiying turned her head abruptly and saw that Qin Gengxin was leaning weakly against the railing. He wanted to stand up, but he seemed powerless. Xian Guiying frowned, the grip on the door handle tightened. She gritted her teeth and forced herself to ignore the problem, but her steps eventually defied her order. She walked back towards Qin Gengxin and stopped in front of him. Qin Gengxin looked at a pair of high-heeled shoes and slender white legs next to him with a slightly confused expression. He waved his hand without raising his head, "Leave. All of you leave! Don''t worry about me!" He clearly thought that she was the woman who came out of the Royale Nightclub. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She didn''t know if he was too drunk to stand up or if he felt uncomfortable. She just bent down a little and handed over the mineral bottle in her hand to him. Qin Gengxin opened the bottle and took a sip. He glanced at the woman next to him, and when he saw Xian Guiying''s face, he was not surprised at all. He just squeezed the bottle with his hand, took another sip, and gargled the water in his mouth twice before spitting it out. Then, as if he didn''t see her, he threw the water bottle aside, holding the railing behind him, and tried to stand up. Xian Guiying just silently watched him. She didn''t say anything. Qin Gengxin struggled to get up and in the end, he sat on the ground in despair. Suddenly, he laughed. "What are you doing here again?" He sat there with his head lowered. Because he was drunk, his voice was a bit hoarse. "Passing by." Xian Guiying''s expression was clear. Qin Gengxin was still smiling, but he didn''t say anything and tried to stand up again. Seeing that he could not stand at all, Xian Guiying reached out to help him. However, when her hand touched his sleeve, he suddenly moved away from her as if he had been electrocuted. Xian Guiying was shocked by his sudden change of attitude. Seeing the redness in his eyes, she frowned. "Qin Gengxin!" "Don''t call my name!" He said coldly, "Don''t look at me either! You can go now ..." After saying that, he finally stood on his own. His face was pale with discomfort. His brows were tightly knitted and he weakly growled, "Don''t let me see you again! Just go!" Another clap of thunder came from the horizon. Qin Gengxin suddenly felt nauseous again. However, he didn''t want to let her see it. He turned away from her and vomited in the flower bed. Xian Guiying walked closer and pulled his arm. "You can''t keep going on like this! Qin Gengxin, can you stop? This is not you at all!" Qin Gengxin tried his best to drive her away, but Xian Guiying could see that he didn''t have much strength left. She grabbed his arm tightly, not wanting him to escape or pushing her away. Qin Gengxin frowned, as if he didn''t have the strength to deal with her anymore. He looked down, closed his eyes, and weakly said, "I''m punishing myself " After saying that, he tried to push her away again, but when he raised his hand, he suddenly fell to the ground next to the flower bed. Xian Guiying hurriedly supported him with both hands, preventing his head from hitting the edge of the flower bed. "Qin Gengxin!" Waves of lightning streaked across the sky, following the drizzle of rain. Xian Guiying watched in horror as Qin Gengxin fell with his eyes tightly closed. She hugged his head and shouted in a low voice, "Qin Gengxin! What''s wrong with you?" "Qin Gengxin!" She raised her hand and touched his forehead. She could feel the warmth in her hand. She then raised her hand to touch her forehead and compared it with her own temperature. Qin Gengxin had fainted from drunkenness. Xian Guiying sighed and helped him up. Luckily, the car was parked on the side of the road and was nearby, so she helped him walk to the car. She opened the car door and pushed him inside. Qin Gengxin fell straight into the back seat. Xian Guiying gritted her teeth in anger and looked at him, "Consider that I paid my debt from a previous life!" As she spoke, she slammed the car door shut, turned around, opened the door to the driver''s seat, and entered. Originally, she wanted to send Qin Gengxin to the hotel, but after searching through his body for a long time, she couldn''t find any identification ID or wallet. In the end, she had no choice but to take him back to her temporary apartment. As she entered the house, Qin Wenqian was sitting on a small chair in the study, playing with some blocks. When she heard the door open, she ran out excitedly, "Mommy, I''m building a little house!" Qin Wenqian''s eyes widened in surprise. She tilted her head and tried to look at the man. "Who is that, mommy?" When she saw Qin Gengxin''s face, she was even more stunned. "Help me open the bedroom door." Xian Guiying supported Qin Gengxin into the room with some difficulty. Now, his body was boiling, no one knew how many days he had a fever. Qin Wenqian obediently picked up a small stool and ran to the bedroom door. She stepped on the small stool and opened the door, then moved the stool to the side, raising her head high as she watched her mother supporting the man to the bedroom. When they reached the edge of the bed, Xian Guiying slowly let Qin Gengxin fall onto the bed. The apartment where she lives now had only one bedroom and the other had been converted into a study. Normally, Qin Wenqian and her would sleep in this bedroom, but now, they can only sleep in the sofa bed in the study. "Mommy?" Qin Wenqian called to her hesitantly. "Honey, daddy is sick. Mommy may have to take care of him for the night. You won''t be able to sleep in this bedroom. Can you sleep in the study tonight?" Xian Guiying slowly pushed the child into the study room, which was filled with Qin Wenqian''s toys. Qin Wenqian usually wanted to sleep here, but Xian Guiying disagreed, and now she had to sleep in this room. "Of course!" Qin Wenqian ran to the study happily. "But, mommy, what happened to him?" Instead of calling Qin Gengxin ''daddy'', Qin Wenqian insisted with a ''he''. Xian Guiying gently rubbing her daughter''s head. "He''s sick from drinking too much. Mommy has to look after him. You''re going to sleep alone tonight, okay? Mommy won''t have time to coax you to sleep tonight." Qin Wenqian blinked her eyes in confusion as she stared at Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying pushed the sofa bed down and turned around to place Qin Wenqian''s favorite dolls on the bed. She placed a small stool next to the bed, allowing the child to climb onto it by stepping on it. "Play here first. If you''re tired, then go to sleep. Mommy has to check on daddy." Seeing her mother leave the study and rushing back to the bedroom, Qin Wenqian bit her finger. When Xian Guiying opened the bedroom door, Qin Wenqian stopped in front of the study door and peeked outside. She saw Qin Gengxin lying on the bed, looking in pain. Looking at Qin Gengxin''s state, Xian Guiying sighed. The smell of alcohol on his body was not so foreign in Xian Guiying''s memory and every time he drank too much, he would faint in front of her. The last time, he was sent back to the villa by Huang Jingguo, and it turned out that it was also the first time Qin Wenqian saw her father. This time Xian Guiying wondered if this was her bad luck or what. She went to look for the thermometer. As she held the thermometer, she noticed Qin Gengxin''s frowning face. He didn''t seem to be well. His breath was heavy and the smell of alcohol permeated the air. Xian Guiying stared at Qin Gengxin''s pale, flushed face and said in a low voice, "Are you going to drink yourself to death?" The wrinkles between his eyebrows deepened, almost forming a knot. Xian Guiying went to the bathroom to get a basin of hot water and came back with both the basin and a clean towel. Qin Gengxin slowly opened his eyes and immediately felt dizzy, as if he didn''t know where he was and when Xian Guiying took off his clothes, he tried to fight her. "What are you trying to fight at? How many times does a woman take off your clothes while you are having fun? Now, I can''t take them off?" Xian Guiying had thought that she didn''t care about his actions, but seeing how Qin Gengxin tried to fight her, she became angry. She then took off his suit jacket and took off his shirt. As she took off his shirt, she suddenly realized that the shirt collar was very clean. She unconsciously picked it up and smelled it. There was only a small amount of perfume but no trace of lipstick. So, Qin Gengxin had just sat there with the women and drank alcohol, but he never touched them? Could it be that after he drinks alcohol every night, he''ll go back to his apartment alone? In a drunken state? Sleep all day and then, when at night, he went back to the club? What kind of life was this? Chapter 680 - He’s Not Important Xian Guiying held Qin Gengxin''s shirt and looked at him for a long time. Qin Gengxin''s body felt hot and uncomfortable, and once his clothes were taken off, he seemed to feel better. He lay there with his eyes closed, breathing a sigh of relief. After looking at him for a moment, Xian Guiying grabbed the thermometer and put it under his armpit. Forty degrees. She got up and took off his pants, but she didn''t take off his black boxer. She began wiping his body with a wet towel, and as she did so, her fingers brushed his face. After cleaning him, she took an ice pack from the refrigerator, covered it with a clean towel, and placed it on Qin Gengxin''s forehead. He had a high fever, but he also disliked taking medicine or receiving injections. But seeing that he seemed to be sleeping more comfortably, Xian Guiying took the basin of water to the bathroom before going back to picking up his clothes, examining the things in his pocket, and removing them all before throwing the clothes in the washing machine. By the time she finished, it was 11 p.m. By then, she remembered Secretary Dai. Xian Guiying quickly found the phone and called Secretary Dai when she saw a few missed calls from her. "Secretary Dai? Are you still waiting for me there?" "What do I have to wait for? What time is it? Did something happen to you? I nearly called President Wei and told him to find you!" There was a bit of anger in Secretary Dai''s voice. Anyone who had to wait for a few hours will not be happy. Xian Guiying said awkwardly, "Sorry, I''m in a hurry and forgot to tell you that you don''t have to wait for me. My phone was placed somewhere, I don''t know how it became silent, I didn''t hear the call at all." "It''s fine. I''d just wait for an hour and then go home. If you have an urgent problem, then you should deal with it first. Anyway, what I want to talk about is your business. Also, aren''t you going to meet President Wei''s parents tomorrow? You should definitely buy some new clothes. If you don''t have time to go out, I''ll buy you a suitable dress and have it delivered to you by noon tomorrow." "No need, I will just find something that can be worn." "Are you sure about this?" "I am. A man like Wei Zhengsheng, it''s hard to find in this world." Secretary Dai sighed. "Although I don''t know what you''re thinking, since you''ve decided to stay with President Wei, I wish you a happy life. Alright then, it''s already late. Go and rest earlier." After Xian Guiying hung up the phone, she raised her head and looked out the window at a dark night. Suddenly, she heard some movement from behind. She saw that Qin Wenqian was about to head to Qin Gengxin''s bedroom with a doll in her hand. Xian Guiying hurriedly walked over and pulled the girl away. "Go back to your bed and go to sleep." She turned Qin Wenqian''s body facing towards the study. Qin Wenqian obediently stood in her place. She looked at Xian Guiying but didn''t say anything. However, Xian Guiying understood her silent gaze. Her daughter wanted to see her father. Qin Gengxin was still Qin Wenqian''s father. No matter if the child blamed him in her heart for not accompanying her when she was growing up, as his daughter, how could she not love her father and not want him? Xian Guiying stroked the child''s head lightly. "Qianqian, be good, daddy is sick. He has a fever. Your immunity is too low, so you can''t be near him. You can go see him when he recovers, okay?" Qin Wenqian pouted before deciding to go back to the study. She had just taken two steps forward when she abruptly stopped. As Xian Guiying was about to enter the bedroom, Qin Wenqian turned around and looked at her. "Mommy, are you and that man okay?" Xian Guiying looked down at her daughter''s innocent eyes. Qin Wenqian was in kindergarten, and kindergarten teachers had taught their students an easy way to deal with relationships. The children''s view of the world was so naive. When two children quarrel, one said sorry, the other said it didn''t matter and let the matter go just like that. In this world of naive children, Xian Guiying pursed her lips. She bent down and suddenly picked her daughter up. "Honey, mommy will go to the study to sleep with you." "Didn''t you have to take care of him?" Qin Wenqian blinked her big eyes innocently. "He''s not important." As she spoke, Xian Guiying carried her daughter into the study and closed the door. She placed the child on the sofa bed and sat on the edge of it, patting her head gently. Yes, he''s not important. In her world, Xian Guiying had to remember that Qin Gengxin was no longer important. Qin Wenqian lay on the bed with her eyes closed, letting her mother pat her head patiently. She then blinked her eyes. "Mommy, that man has a fever. Does he need an injection?" "You don''t have to worry about these things. All you have to do now is sleep and get up tomorrow morning to go to kindergarten. Hmm?" "Oh ..." Qin Wenqian frowned and muttered, "The kindergarten auntie here all have colorful hair." As she spoke, she obediently closed her eyes. Half an hour later, Xian Guiying came out of the study to take the laundry from the washing machine and hang them on the balcony. She then sat in the living room, looking up at the ceiling. She didn''t know if it was the right or wrong decision to bring Qin Gengxin to this apartment, and maybe she should have just ignored him on the road. She didn''t know when she fell asleep, but cold sweat came out all over her body. Xian Guiying suddenly opened her eyes and saw that the light in the living room was still on. It''s 1.30 in the morning. Remembering that Qin Gengxin was still in the bedroom, she got up and walked back to the bedroom. Seeing that he was still asleep, she took a towel on his forehead and took his temperature again. Still forty degrees. Xian Guiying frowned, put down a thermometer, went to pour a cup of water, and brought anti-fever medicine. She sat on the bed and slowly lifted up Qin Gengxin''s head. As she did so, Qin Gengxin unconsciously raised his hand, causing the cup of water in her other hand to almost fall. "Don''t move!" Xian Guiying snapped at him, then let him lean into her arms and put the fever medicine into his mouth. "Take the medicine and drink the water." Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to have any consciousness. He didn''t drink the water. When the bitterness in his mouth spread, he scrunched his eyebrows. "Here, drink the water." Xian Guiying said as she pushed the cup into his mouth. Out of instinct, Qin Gengxin finally took a sip of water and swallowed the pill. She fed him a few more mouthfuls before stopping. Xian Guiying put the cup of water aside and was about to help him lie down when Qin Gengxin suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist. Xian Guiying was taken aback and fell into the bed while being hugged by Qin Gengxin. He was holding her like his most rare treasure. She struggled for a moment but felt that he hugged her more tightly. "Qin Gengxin! What are you doing? Let me go!" "I''m sorry ..." His lips were pressed against her forehead and he said in a faint whisper. Chapter 681 - Our Fate Had Ended Long Ago Xian Guiying stiffened for a moment. She remained in his arms silently, her body pressing against him and she could feel the scorching heat coming from his body. "I''m sorry ..." Qin Gengxin was still pressed against her forehead, whispering softly. "Guiying..." He sighed lightly as he hugged her tightly, but his eyes remained closed. It was unknown whether he was awake or just mumbling in his dreams. Qin Gengxin whispered her name into her ear. Xian Guiying closed her eyes and stayed in his embrace quietly for about a minute, feeling the heat from his body and the smell of his wine gradually disappearing. The smell was unique to her. "Guiying... I''m so sorry." Xian Guiying''s eyes gradually turned red. She pushed him away and quickly stood up, stepping back from the bed. Qin Gengxin was pushed to the other side of the bed, but he had no other reaction. There''s still an uncomfortable expression on his face as he mutters some vague words. Seeing that he was neither pretending to be asleep nor awake, Xian Guiying looked at him coldly. After a while, she leaned over to straighten the blanket on his body and helped him lie down properly. She then placed the ice pack on his forehead again. When she was done, she walked out of the bedroom and closing the room door behind her. She didn''t want to look at him again. She walked into the living room and looked at the clock on the wall. Xian Guiying couldn''t tear her eyes away from the time needle on the clock for a long time. Qin Gengxin must have been in pain and his love for her must have been deep. Those words were very lovable, yet they made her feel sad. Yes, just sad. It was not heartache, nor was it love, nor was it hate. It was just sadness. Xian Guiying could treat her twelve years of feelings as her own wishful thinking, but just with an apology, could it wipe away the damage that Qin Gengxin had inflicted on his daughter? After all, he was the child''s father. In these years, whether it was intentional or unintentional, whether he could catch up or not, he had missed out on too much. Even though he had nothing with Bai Nuying, even though he had explained everything clearly to her, but the thing was, she was tired. ''Qin Gengxin, our fate had ended long ago. Why do you have to go back when I don''t want to catch you anymore?'' Xian Guiying looked at the clock on the wall. All these years, she didn''t even know how time had passed. And how her heart had become riddled with scars, little by little. Xian Guiying wasn''t someone who liked to use words to express too much. She was used to being patient, and many of her relatives and friends would say that her personality was nothing like Xian Zihao''s, but the person who truly understood her would say, "Xian Guiying, you and Xian Zihao are really the same. No matter how many emotions you have inside your heart, no one will ever be able to see through it clearly." Just like her heart. Even though she remained indifferent, that didn''t mean her heart wasn''t bleeding and shattered. ? ? ? ? The next day, The clock showed six in the morning and Qin Wenqian woke up to pee. She was already four years old and had been trained by her mother to go to the toilet alone. She rubbed her eyes as she climbed out of the sofa bed. It was so quiet in the living room. Qin Wenqian usually slept until 6: 30, so Xian Guiying was used to going out for her morning run an hour before the child woke up. Qin Wenqian didn''t realize that her mother was not in the house. She rubbed her eyes as she walked to the bathroom that merged with the bedroom. As she entered, she suddenly saw a tall black shadow standing on the toilet. Qin Wenqian raised her head blankly and looked at the tall figure in front of her. When the man turned around and saw the little girl standing in front of the bathroom door blankly, he immediately pulled up his pants to prevent the girl from seeing his lower body. Qin Gengxin woke up early in the morning and he didn''t know where he was. He drank too much last night. As he woke up, he slowly went out of the bed, opened the bathroom door, and groped his way into the bathroom. While he was in the middle of peeing, he heard a movement behind him. He turned around and saw his daughter staring at him with eyes like glass beads. Qin Gengxin quickly pulled up his pants and flushed the toilet. Then, he looked at the little girl, who still had her eyes opened widely. His pale but cold face finally subsided when he saw the little girl. "No wonder mommy wants to be with Uncle Wei." Qin Wenqian suddenly opened her mouth, causing Qin Gengxin, who was trying to remember how he came to this place last night, to stop in his tracks abruptly. "You have a weird posture when peeing." Qin Wenqian pouted as she said these words with an expression as if she looked down on her father. She pointed to the toilet by his side. "You can''t pee like that! Let me teach you!" After saying that, the little girl ran to the toilet and put her potty seat on it. Then she quickly took off her pants and sat on the toilet with her bare butt, peeing. As she peed, she smiled and raised her eyes to Qin Gengxin, whose face was already half black. "This is how mommy taught me." Qin Gengxin''s face immediately darkened. He didn''t know whether he was supposed to laugh or be angry. In the end, he sighed. This meant that he was in Xian Guiying''s apartment. His head was still spinning. He reached out his hand to hold the door before he managed to stabilize himself. Seeing the way the child stood to lift her pants after peeing, he felt a little sad. Qin Wenqian was only four years old, but she was already so independent that even though her mother was not at home, she could still do her own things obediently without crying or fussing. "Qianqian." Qin Gengxin''s voice sounded a little weak, but he looked at the child as softly as possible and asked softly, "Where is mommy?" Qin Wenqian washed her hands and then looked at the man in front of her innocently. "I don''t know! Mommy said you''re sick! Do you want an injection?" After saying that, the child suddenly ran out of the bathroom. Seeing how fast the child was running, Qin Gengxin slowly followed her from behind, but as he leaned against the wall outside the bathroom, he saw his daughter running into the study. Qin Wenqian took out a child''s medical bag from her toy case and took out a toy model of a medical device. She then ran out from the study and walked towards Qin Gengxin. "Let me check you. You''ll recover soon!" From the moment she saw him until now, Qin Wenqian never called Qin Gengxin ''daddy''. The character of this child was very similar to Xian Guiying''s. Qin Gengxin was about to go and touch his daughter''s head, but as he stepped forward, he suddenly felt dizzy. He paused for a while and wanted to continue walking when he suddenly heard the sound of the door opening. Xian Guiying brought some ingredients that she had bought from a nearby supermarket inside. Qin Gengxin turned to look at her. His gaze was indifferent, without the slightest ripple. However, it was even colder than when he was sober. Xian Guiying did not think he would wake up early. After her morning run, she went to buy some vegetables to make a vegetable porridge for Qin Gengxin since he had a fever. By the time she met Qin Gengxin''s gaze, she had closed the door behind her. As if nothing had happened, she calmly asked, "Are you still feeling unwell?" Chapter 682 - He Had Already Really Missed Out On Her Life So Much Qin Gengxin acted as if he didn''t see her. He returned to his temporary bedroom while clutching the wall. Qin Wenqian''s toy injection was still held high in the air. She blinked her eyes in confusion when she saw Qin Gengxin walked away from her, then she turned to Xian Guiying, "Mommy, I''m going to give him an injection. Is he afraid of needles?" Xian Guiying walked over and placed the plastic bag on the coffee table and washed her hands. As she did so, she said, "Qianqian, drink milk first, then eat the bread. The kindergarten bus will be here soon." Qin Wenqian responded with an "oh" and tossed the toy injection aside. Then, she ran to Xian Guiying and lifted her little hand, asking her mother to wash it for her. "Have you washed your face?" "No." Xian Guiying picked up the child and took her to the bathroom. After washing Qin Wenqian''s face and brushing her teeth, she heated the milk and cut the whole wheat bread into slices. She placed it on a plate in front of the child. "Mhmm, yummy!" When Xian Guiying returned to the bedroom, she saw Qin Gengxin was holding onto the bed, looking for something. "Stop looking for your clothes. I''ve washed them." She stated. Qin Gengxin paused for a moment before slowly turning around and glancing at her indifferently. Xian Guiying didn''t give him too much face as she calmly said, "I''ll be sending Qianqian to the kindergarten bus in a moment. From your condition, your fever hasn''t subsided yet, so don''t try to show off." Finishing her words, Xian Guiying walked back to the living room. After Qin Wenqian finished her breakfast, Xian Guiying helped put the coat on her and helped her put her cute little bag on her back. Xian Guiying held her daughter''s hand and was about to leave the house when she heard a slight noise behind her. The mother-daughter pair subconsciously turned around and saw Qin Gengxin, who was wearing only boxer shorts, standing in front of the bedroom door, looking at them. Qin Wenqian blinked and looked at him. Then, she looked at Xian Guiying without expression. "Mommy?" "Let''s go." Xian Guiying''s gaze withdrew from Qin Gengxin''s face and pulled Qin Wenqian out of the door. Xian Guiying took the child to the kindergarten bus. After sending her daughter off, she walked back to her apartment. The apartment was relatively quiet and the silence made some of the chaos in her heart become more apparent. Upon entering, she saw Qin Gengxin sitting on the couch in the living room. His already pale skin turned whiter due to a high fever. He sat on the wide couch silently with his eyes closed. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She went inside the bathroom, took out a thermometer, and handed it to him. Qin Gengxin opened his eyes slightly and saw the thermometer in her hand. "Take it. I''d like to know how much your fever has gone down." Qin Gengxin didn''t move. With a frown, he said lightly, "Give me back my clothes." The meaning was very clear. He didn''t need her care and just wanted to leave. Xian Guiying controlled her anger and grabbed his arm, putting the thermometer under his armpit. Qin Gengxin didn''t struggle at all. He merely glanced at her domineering actions with a dark look in his eyes. "Do you know how much fever you had last night?" Seeing him like this, Xian Guiying couldn''t take it anymore and finally shouted in anger. "40 degrees! How many days have you been like this? Do you not want your life anymore?" Qin Gengxin sighed softly and closed his eyes, not saying a word. Seeing him in such a state, Xian Guiying gritted her teeth in anger. She could not believe that the person in front of her was Qin Gengxin! She tried her best to restrain herself when she said in a calm voice, "I''ll cook porridge for you." After saying that, she walked towards the kitchen. Qin Gengxin didn''t move or say a word. He didn''t open his eyes until he heard the sound of chopping come from the kitchen. He looked over his shoulder, at Xian Guiying. The kitchen door was open, and all her movements were reflected in his eyes. Qin Gengxin took off the thermometer and looked at the temperature. He then put it aside carelessly and looked at her, asking in a low voice, "When did you start to learn to cook?" When he asked this question, Xian Guiying''s movement didn''t stop. She turned on the electric pot, put the vegetables into the rice, then cracked an egg into a pan to make an omelet. As she busied herself, she said without looking back, "After I gave birth to Qianqian." Qin Gengxin just stared at her. In his memory, no matter how strong Xian Guiying was, she was the only one who wasn''t good at cooking. In the last few years, she had always liked to stay by his side, accompanying him to business banquets until late at night and eating outside when they were both hungry. There''s one time when Qin Gengxin was so busy that he told her to go to the kitchen and cook whatever she wanted. The fridge had noodles and eggs, as well as some vegetables he bought yesterday. At that time, Xian Guiying agreed to his offer before entering the kitchen. In the end, not even 20 minutes later, Qin Gengxin smelled a strange and burning smell. He walked into the kitchen and saw that the kitchen was in a mess. Only then did he realize that Xian Guiying didn''t know how to cook. She didn''t even know how to cook noodles. Qin Gengxin didn''t know whether to laugh or cry when he helped her tidy up the kitchen. Afterward, he casually cooked two plates of fried noodles for her and for him. At the time, Xian Guiying said with a puzzled face that she never thought Qin Gengxin knew how to cook. Qin Gengxin''s usual lifestyle was really unreliable and he was a man who had lived alone for so many years. If he didn''t have time to cook his own food, then he could only order takeout all day. Besides, as a man, he wasn''t used to having people serve him. Unlike Xian Guiying, who had her mother travel thousands of miles to the United States to accompany her and take care of her. At the time, he didn''t say much and just told her to eat and go back to rest. After the wedding, he didn''t care about Xian Guiying''s problems and didn''t know what kind of life she was going through. He just thought that Dalisay and Darna had taken good care of Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian in the villa, so he was adamant in his heart that he owed her nothing. But when he saw how she cut the vegetables neatly and when he caught a glance at all the stuff in the kitchen, only now did he realize something. So it turned out that he had already really missed out on her life so much. Xian Guiying was busy making an omelet when she said, "When Qianqian started eating supplementary foods, I decided to cook the food personally for her, from eggs to noodles. So you don''t have to be afraid that I''m going to poison you to death. Even if the food I make isn''t very tasty, it''s enough to fill your stomach. It won''t be bad enough to make people want to vomit." Chapter 683 - Is My Life Or Death Very Important To You After finishing frying the egg, Xian Guiying scooped it up and placed it on a plate. She paused and then slowly said, "Qin Gengxin, everyone will grow and change, I used to be unable to cook, but now I am. Just like how I used to love to be by your side when I was young. But now, I don''t." She turned around with a smile and placed the plate on the table. Since it took some time to make the porridge, she put the bread and sausages on the table. Finally, she returned to the couch and took the thermometer. 39 degrees, still feverish. Xian Guiying frowned, and seeing Qin Gengxin''s expression, she realized that he was looking at her, but his eyes were not the same apologetic and passionate look as when he looked at her when he was in Wuyuan, but instead plain. It wasn''t like he examined her, but instead, he was looking through her. "Still burning. After you finish eating, take another antipyretic medicine. If your fever hasn''t subsided by noon, you should go to the hospital. Qianqian will return from kindergarten in the afternoon, and the bus will be parked under the apartment building. The security guard downstairs will escort her upstairs, and if the security guard rings the doorbell, you can open the door. Remember, don''t drink alcohol. If you continue to drink like this, your body won''t be able to take it anymore." Qin Gengxin didn''t ask her what she would do at noon. He just sat there quietly, listening to her concerns. After the porridge was done cooking, Xian Guiying went to scoop it into a bowl and put it on the table. "Come and eat." As she spoke, she placed the spoon next to the bowl. Then, she looked at the silent Qin Gengxin and calmly said, "No matter what, you can''t destroy your body like this. Your health is more important right now, right?" Qin Gengxin sat in silence for a long time before he got up. He slowly walked over to the table and saw a rather sumptuous breakfast. After sitting down, he picked up a spoon and began to eat. Watching his rare obedience behavior, Xian Guiying smiled. She pushed the omelet and sausage, then pushed the bread, "If you don''t want porridge, you can eat this with bread. There''s a salad in the fridge." With that, she no longer observed him. After all, Qin Gengxin wasn''t in good condition to start it. If she watched him eat, he probably wouldn''t eat at all. Xian Guiying left the kitchen and went to pick up the clothes she had washed the night before. Qin Gengxin was indeed really hungry. He hasn''t eaten much lately. He slept all day, drank all night, and ate all the food that should not be considered food. Seeing the steaming and fragrant vegetable porridge, he finally took a bite. The taste that came into his mouth had a slightly sweet taste. He didn''t know if Xian Guiying was adding sugar to it, but it tasted really good. He couldn''t help but have a new level of respect for her. Xian Guiying at this time was completely different from before. She was right. Everyone will grow up and change. Qin Gengxin heard the sound of clothes being ironed and thought he had misheard, but as he turned his body slightly, he saw Xian Guiying standing on the edge of the ironing board, ironing his clothes. "I see that you don''t wear the clothes you normally wear when you go to work, so I just put them in the washing machine and rinse them." Whether it''s cooking, washing, or ironing, it''s all very easy for her now. Qin Gengxin watched her in silence. Xian Guiying finished ironing his jacket, turned around to hang it, then took his shirt, then placed it on the ironing board. As Xian Guiying raised his eyes to look at him, Qin Gengxin immediately looked away, continuing to eat his porridge. He was silent and expressionless. Seeing that he didn''t want to talk to her anymore, Xian Guiying sighed and smiled. She did not want to disturb this rare silence. Qin Gengxin ate most of the breakfast that she prepared silently. Xian Guiying was very satisfied with it. Seeing that he had finished eating and sitting at the dining table for ten minutes, she went to pour a cup of water and put it in front of him. "Take the medicine." She went back to ironing his pants. "Xian Guiying." Qin Gengxin suddenly spoke. His voice was light, but it looked like he was coming from a far, far away place. There were traces of coldness in his voice. Xian Guiying stopped and looked back. "Why can''t you be more straightforward? The marriage is done, is my life or death very important to you? Bring me back from Royale Nightclub and take care of me all night." Qin Gengxin shifted his gaze, looking at her with cold eyes. "What are you trying to do?" "What am I trying to do?" Xian Guiying looked at him and repeated his words softly, "Mr. Qin, I hope you don''t misunderstand. I just don''t want to see you die from alcohol poisoning after getting a high fever. Even if you die there, no one will spare a glance at you." "So that''s how it is?" Qin Gengxin sneered. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything more and moved away from him. She took his pants and ironed them once more. Was it because she still cared about him, afraid something would happen to him, so that''s why she couldn''t bear seeing him in such a state? No. Maybe, it was just a habit and concern she had for him more than a decade ago. Moreover, he was already planning to sell his company now. No matter how he was in the past, from a friend''s point of view, it wouldn''t be bad to care about him. Thinking about this, Xian Guiying felt more relieved. ? ? ? ? Her phone suddenly rang and it was from Xian Zihao. "Are you ready?" At that time, Xian Guiying was tidying up the dining table. Qin Gengxin was persuaded by her to return to the bedroom to rest. When she received Xian Zihao''s call, her rationality had returned to her mind. "Not yet." As she spoke, she put the bowl and spoon into the sink. "You don''t need me to pick you up?" "No need, the hotel we arranged to meet isn''t too far from here. I drove myself there. Since you suddenly came back to America without a car, I''ll pick you up, won''t I?" "That won''t be necessary. Just tell me when you''re ready." "Alright then." Before hanging up the phone, Xian Zihao suddenly asked, "Guiying, are you really ready?" This time, he didn''t ask about her main preparations. Xian Guiying held up her phone and stood on the balcony, looking out over the busy city of Boston. She said in a soft voice, "Big brother, I don''t want to give myself any path of retreat anymore." The person at the end of the line was silent for a long time before slowly hanging up the phone. Xian Guiying hung up the phone and sighed. When she turned around, she saw that Qin Gengxin, who had initially returned to the bedroom, was standing in the living room, looking at her with an indifferent look. Chapter 684 - Your Own Heart Has Already Made The Choice For some reason, Xian Guiying suddenly felt guilty and her body stiffened for a moment. Then, she frowned and said, "You just took a medication, why aren''t you sleeping?" Qin Gengxin looked at her, as if he wanted to say something, but he hesitated. After so long, he finally said, "It''s nothing." He turned around and walked back to the bedroom. Watching his figure, Xian Guiying forced herself to think about everything that happened in the years before their marriage. Thinking of the handsome Wei Zhengsheng and after telling herself that she could not turn back or let him down, she immediately went to the bathroom to take a shower and get dressed. When Xian Guiying arrived at the designated hotel near noon, the Wei Family Elders, who had stayed at the hotel the night before, were already standing there eagerly, waiting for her. When Xian Guiying got out of the taxi, she saw Xian Zihao, who had also gotten out of the taxi by the side of the road. "Guiying! Why don''t you bring your child with you?" Mrs. Wei smiled as she approached and took her hand, smiling as she pulled her to the hotel. On the other hand, Mr. Wei walked towards Xian Zihao. "I have long heard the name of the famous President Xian. I''ve finally had a chance to meet you today." "Uncle Wei is too polite." "Eh? How can this be called politeness? If it weren''t for your promotion and interest, our family Zhengsheng would never have earned his present achievement." Mr. Wei shook hands with Xian Zihao with a smile. "Let''s get inside." Xian Guiying looked at the time on her wrist. She was in a hurry when she left, so she didn''t know if Qin Gengxin was awake or not. "Why are you so distracted?" Wei Zhengsheng sat down next to her and whispered quietly. Xian Guiying came back to her senses and looked at him with a smile. She shook her head and replied, "It''s nothing. "I was just worried about Qianqian and wondered if she''d be bored at home alone." "Then we have to hurry and not waste a lot of time." Wei Zhengsheng smiled and held her hand gently. "You have met my parents before, so don''t be nervous." The reason why he said this was because Xian Guiying''s hands were already covered in sweat. Xian Zihao continued to chat politely with the two elders of the Wei Family until Mrs. Wei turned to look at Xian Guiying and Wei Zhengsheng. She then laughed and said, "Guiying, you don''t have to be polite. You''ve seen us once. We are the ones who should feel nervous since this is our first time meet your brother." "I''m fine, auntie. Don''t worry about me and don''t feel nervous about my brother. He is an easy-going person." "I can see it. President Xian is an outstanding man, but unfortunately, he already has a wife and children. If not, I really want to introduce Zhengsheng''s sister to your brother." Xian Guiying had never met Wei Zhengsheng''s sister, but she knew the Wei Elders had two children. Xian Guiying spoke politely during the meal. As they were about to discuss the wedding, the latest news about Boston''s business community was displayed on a screen on the wall. "We are here at the Qin Corporation Building. From our reliable sources, it is to be said that this company will soon change under someone else''s name. The strange thing is why the outstanding CEO, Qin Gengxin, who has always been famous in the US business world, fell so low in just one night? Let''s interview the internal members of the Qin Corporation." The woman''s voice came out of the television in English. Xian Guiying took her glass of water and drank it immediately. At the same time, Xian Zihao looked at Wei Zhengheng without batting an eyelid. Wei Zhengsheng also looked at Xian Zihao silently. It was as if time was frozen at that time. Xian Guiying''s grip on the glass tightened slightly. Around 2 pm, she returned home, but Xian Zihao was still staying at the hotel to chat with the Wei Family Elders. Usually, when Qin Wenqian was at home alone, she would turn on the television to watch cartoons. Furthermore, this child was smart and even if she were at home alone, she wouldn''t cry or randomly touch anything that she shouldn''t touch. Therefore, Xian Guiying had always been very trusting towards her daughter. "Mommy!" Seeing that Xian Guiying had returned, Qin Wenqian raised her head and looked at her mother with a smile. "You''re back!" Xian Guiying looked at her daughter and smiled. She placed a slice of cake she had just bought on the coffee table. "Wash your hands first before eating." "Alright!" When Qin Wenqian saw the cake, she giggled and jumped off the couch to wash her hands. When Xian Guiying entered the bedroom, she saw that the man who was supposed to be lying on the bed already gone. "Mommy, are you looking for him?" Qin Wenqian looked at Xian Guiying innocently as she ate her cake. "He''s gone?" For some reason, Xian Guiying felt her legs were weak, so she immediately sat on the couch. "He just left. Mommy, isn''t he sick? I don''t think he had any strength anymore when he left the house." "Why did he suddenly leave? Did he say something before he left?" Xian Guiying looked at her daughter. "When I came back, he opened the door and wanted to hug me, but I avoided him." Qin Wenqian said while eating the cream from the cake. Then she tilted her head and said, "Mommy, I didn''t let him hug me! He told me mommy went out and asked what I wanted to eat, and I said that I was not hungry, and then ..Then" Qin Wenqian scratched her head and said, "I said, I know where mommy went! Mommy went to eat with Uncle Wei''s parents!" Xian Guiying was immediately stunned. "Mommy, why didn''t you say anything?" No wonder he left. Xian Guiying raised her hand and rubbed her forehead. She leaned back on the couch and said nothing. Qin Wenqian pouted and focused on eating the cake. After finishing eating the cake, she carefully climbed onto Xian Guiying''s lap. She hugged her arm, tilted her head, and said, "Mommy?" Xian Guiying came back to her senses and looked at her daughter. Qin Wenqian''s eyes widened as she suddenly said, "Does daddy don''t want you to marry Uncle Wei?" It had been a long time since the words ''daddy'' came out from the child''s mouth. Seeing her daughter calling Qin Gengxin'' daddy'' so happily all of a sudden, Xian Guiying was unable to respond for a moment. Qin Wenqian buried her face in Xian Guiying''s bosom and said wistfully, "Mommy, I really like Uncle Wei, but" "But you want daddy too, don''t you?" Xian Guiying raised her hand and stroked her daughter''s head gently. "Mm ..." Qin Wenqian''s soft voice could be heard from her bosom. "Actually, you want to play with your daddy this morning, but since you know that your daddy is sick and you''re afraid that mommy will be unhappy, you''re not bothering him, are you?" "Actually, Qianqian, you also don''t know what else to do right now, like mommy too, right?" "All these years, mommy never felt that mommy had to be treated with the same feelings because mommy loved daddy so much. But at that time in H City, your daddy told me that it wasn''t that he hadn''t loved, it was that he couldn''t love, that mommy was special." "Actually, mommy can''t let it go too. In the years after you were born, you became a shy baby who would wake up if you heard voices, slowly learned to talk and grow up in front of mommy. But your daddy.. He never showed up." "Mommy just hates his insensitive feelings. Mommy never asked him to reciprocate mommy''s feelings. Yet, why with every step he took now, I couldn''t even see them clearly anymore?" "Qianqian, Uncle Wei is very kind to us. Mommy really doesn''t want to disappoint him. He deserves to be treated better by this world. I don''t want to disappoint him but" Xian Guiying closed her eyes and exhaled slightly. "Qianqian, tell mommy, do you want Uncle Wei the most, or do you want daddy the most?" Qin Wenqian didn''t answer. The door to the apartment suddenly opened. Xian Zihao, who entered with the apartment key, looked at Xian Guiying calmly. "Your own heart has already made the choice. Why ask the child who doesn''t know anything?" Chapter 685 - What Are You Doing Here In the blink of an eye, Xian Guiying looked at Xian Zihao. Qin Wenqian suddenly raised her hand high and wrapped it around Xian Guiying''s neck, laughing happily as she said, "Mommy! Qianqian wants mommy to be happy! Mommy, don''t be unhappy." Xian Guiying lovingly patted the child''s back. She kissed the child''s face repeatedly. "Mommy knows." "Guiying, when you speak of these things in front of the two elders of the Wei Family, there are some things that you cannot take back." Xian Zihao placed the key on the coffee table. "Running away is the stupidest choice you have made." "Brother." Xian Guiying frowned, "Stop talking. I uttered those words in front of Wei Zhengsheng''s parents just because I''m not good enough for him! That has nothing to do with that person!" At the same time, her cell phone rang. The call was from an unknown number. She was annoyed with the sudden disruption and took a look at the number but didn''t pick up. She didn''t pick up the phone until the person called for a second time. "Hello, is this Miss Xian?" "It''s me, who is this?" Xian Guiying didn''t know if she had a fever from taking care of Qin Gengxin all night, she just felt her head hurt. Holding her daughter in one hand and her cell phone in the other, she lazily leaned against the couch. Xian Zihao sat on the couch not far from her and looked at her. "Miss Xian, I''m the owner of the supermarket in front of Mr. Qin''s apartment building. You left your business card last time, saying that you want us to inform you if we see Mr. Qin back in his apartment. These days, we''re too busy at the supermarket, so we didn''t see people coming and going in the neighborhood. The last time, before you left, you left us a sum of money, which made us feel very guilty, however, an hour ago, we saw Mr. Qin!" "I know." Xian Guiying knew that Qin Gengxin wouldn''t drink at this time, so she was not too surprised. "Miss Xian, what I want to say is, Mr. Qin was smoking a box full of cigarettes in front of the apartment a moment ago and just came in. When he walked inside, he was a little shaky. I don''t know if he''s sick or not. " A box full of cigarettes? Xian Guiying''s grip on the phone tightened. "Thank you. I understand." "Ah, then I won''t bother Miss Xian anymore. If you need help in the future, don''t hesitate to say so. You don''t have to give us any more money. This makes us feel very guilty." Xian Guiying finally hung up the phone after the supermarket owner finished talking. "What''s wrong?" Xian Zihao asked when he saw Xian Guiying remained silent. Xian Guiying''s expression remained calm. After thinking for a while, she said, "Brother, help me take care of Qianqian. I''ll be out for a while." Watching Xian Guiying get up to pick up her coat, Xian Zihao didn''t ask where she was going. He just looked at her calm expression and picked up the confused Qin Wenqian. "I''ll try to come back early." She said before she left. "No need to be in a hurry. With me here taking care of Qianqian, nothing will happen to her. Even if you can''t come back tonight, it''s fine." Xian Zihao said in a disapproving manner, but his words seemed to have a deeper meaning. The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched, "Brother, you''re thinking too much!" After saying that, she slammed the door closed as if she was venting her anger. When Xian Guiying arrived at Qin Gengxin''s apartment, the supermarket''s owner, who was calling her just now, was holding a basket of fruit in front of the door. When he saw her, he called to her, "Miss Xian, come here! I''ll give you some fruit!" Afterward, Xian Guiying carried a basket of fruit and walked to the luxury apartment building where Qin Gengxin was staying. When she reached the 33rd floor, she didn''t see cases of beer in front of the door this time. The corridor was clean. She was about to knock when the door in front of her opened from inside. Qin Gengxin''s face was pale, but he was neatly dressed with his hair combed neatly. It seemed that he was preparing to go out. When he opened the door, he immediately saw Xian Guiying standing in front of him. Qin Gengxin paused for a moment while glancing at the fruit basket in her hand. "Where are you going?" Xian Guiying looked at him and asked without waiting for him to speak. Qin Gengxin''s expression did not change at all. He closed the door behind him without answering her question. Xian Guiying stood in front of the door and watched as the door closed shut. Qin Gengxin had no intention of letting her in. "You can leave." While walking past her, he spoke in a light tone and then stepped into the elevator. Xian Guiying stood in front of the door without moving. When Qin Gengxin entered the elevator, he didn''t spare a single glance at her at all. Instead, he pressed the button to close the door quickly. Xian Guiying stood silently in front of the closed door, feeling tired from the journey to here. Why did she come here in the first place? After another five minutes, she turned around, but at the same time, the elevator slowly moved upwards and Qin Gengxin returned. When the elevator door opened, Xian Guiying looked up and saw him. Impatience was written all over Qin Gengxin''s face as he walked out. "Are you leaving or not?" Xian Guiying could see that even though he was suffering from a fever, he was still trying to pretend that he was not sick at all. "Have you taken your medicine?" She didn''t answer his question but instead asked him a question. Qin Gengxin''s taut face seemed to have a few cracks appeared on it and he frowned. He turned his head and looked in the direction of the elevator, not looking at her. The frown on his forehead deepened. Xian Guiying tried her best to resist the urge to slap him and at the same time, trying to calm herself down. "You still have a fever, don''t go out and drink. I''ll make you food, then you can take the medicine." "What are you trying to do?" Qin Gengxin finally looked at her with an expressionless face and said in a cold voice, "Xian Guiying, if you only feel sorry for me, then I don''t need it." "I''m not pitying you!" "You don''t have to feel sorry for me. What are you doing here? You say that you hate me! You say that you are not in love with me anymore! You asked me to let you go! Great! I let you go. Then, what are you doing in front of me now? If it weren''t for the fact that I''m down and worn out, you wouldn''t even care about me! Why are you so sympathetic to your ex-husband while at the same time making preparations for your wedding with Wei Zhengsheng? Xian Guiying, since you have a better choice, you must do what you have to do! Don''t appear in front of me again!" Chapter 686 - Did He Know You Came To My Place Xian Guiying frowned, but she didn''t explain anything. She immediately put the fruit basket in her hand on the ground and said, "As long as you don''t sell your Qin and don''t block the only path of your retreat, I won''t care about you anymore! Since you say so, instead of wasting my time with you, I''m going to order my wedding dress and marry Wei Zhengsheng with such grace and glory." Qin Gengxin was tongue-tied as he watched her cold back. As the door of the elevator opened, he suddenly asked, "How was your conversation with your future parents-in-law?" Xian Guiying was about to enter when she heard his question and looked at him over her shoulder. Qin Gengxin suddenly smiled at her. "Do they like Qianqian?" "Of course. She is an obedient and beautiful granddaughter. With the Wei Family''s cultivation, not only do they not reject her, they would also be very happy and very fond of her!" Xian Guiying sneered. Qin Gengxin nodded silently and didn''t say anything more. He took out the key to open the apartment door, then said hoarsely, "I accept the fruit, thank you." After saying that, he opened the door and entered. Just as he was about to close the door, Xian Guiying suddenly rushed and grabbed the door. At the same time, she forcibly pulled the door open and entered. She closed the door behind her and looked at him. "Qin Gengxin, are you really a man? No one can do anything as straightforward as that!" "Am I not direct enough?" He coldly said, "I f*cking push you to someone else! Let you pursue the happiness you dreamed of! How can I not be straightforward?" Xian Guiying laughed coldly and pushed him away. She walked into the living room and headed straight for the bedroom. Qin Gengxin frowned as he place the fruit basket aside and followed her from behind. "Xian Guiying! You.." Xian Guiying looked at the clothes thrown everywhere on the floor in his untidy bedroom. She then saw a box of cigarettes on the ground and a crystal ashtray on the bedside table. In the past, Qin Gengxin was at least a clean person, and his house was never this mess. He was different on the outside, but in reality, he was a very precise person, and he even had his own principles. He was able to organize his own life well and not be as messy as it was now. Had he already led such a terrible life? Xian Guiying had heard someone say that a man and a woman, who had loved each other for a long time, when they finally broke up, a woman cried first, but the man''s expression was calm as if he didn''t feel sad at all. However, a few days later, the woman and her best friend went shopping, happily singing songs and playing, and dressed beautifully to find a happier boyfriend. The man, on the other hand, spent his life day after day drunk and unable to sleep at night. Seeing the chaos on the floor, Xian Guiying came in and took the contract on the bedside table. This was what she was looking for. Looking at the transfer agreement that Qin Gengxin had personally seen, Xian Guiying turned around and looked at him. Qin Gengxin stood in the doorway without an expression. "Have you seen what you want to be seen personally? After finishing reading, leave." Xian Guiying slowly walked over and stared at his face. Seeing her so seriously, Qin Gengxin frowned. "What do you want?" "Qin Gengxin, you got a rash due to your fever." She stared into his face. Qin Gengxin was stunned. This sudden change of events made him unable to respond. Only when Xian Guiying suddenly raised her hand and touched his forehead and nose did he subconsciously take a step back. However, at the same time he retreated, Xian Guiying immediately withdrew her hand and grabbed on his sleeve. Qin Gengxin also looked down to see a red rash appearing somewhere on his arm. He stared blankly at the mark on his arm. "What is this?" Xian Guiying sighed. "It''s measles. When I was young, I had it. It''s exactly the same as yours. I also had a high fever for many days. Then one day, the rash suddenly appeared." Qin Gengxin looked at her hesitantly. Xian Guiying pointed to his face, then pointed towards the bathroom. "Go look in the mirror." Qin Gengxin looked at her for a moment before he walking towards the bathroom, half believing her words. When he saw the startling red dots on his face in the mirror, he frowned. Xian Guiying followed from behind and pressed his hand down just in time, "Don''t touch it! You can''t go out and have to stop drinking. If your fever hasn''t subsided, the measles will spread!" Qin Gengxin waved her hand away from him gently. "Why haven''t you left yet?" Hearing his cold question, Xian Guiying understood why he wanted to kick her out. "When I was young, I had measles. I already had good antibodies in my body, so even if I was in the same room as you, I wouldn''t be infected. You don''t have to worry about infecting me." Qin Gengxin had lived for more than thirty-three years. How did he not know that people with measles would never have it again? He didn''t want anything to happen to her because of this little episode. As he looked at her, Xian Guiying left the bathroom and went to the kitchen. She opened the refrigerator to find some ingredients but found the refrigerator was empty. There were only cold beers in it. She sighed, closed the refrigerator door, picked up the key she had left on the tea table, and went out. She went down to buy noodles and some ingredients, then asked Qin Gengxin to measure his body temperature as she went to the kitchen to cook some noodles for him. Seeing that Xian Guiying wouldn''t leave and calmly made the food in the kitchen, Qin Gengxin stood at the kitchen door and watched her place the pot on the stove. He said lightly, "Did Wei Zhengsheng know you came to my place?" When she heard him mention Wei Zhengsheng''s name, Xian Guiying''s hand that was in the middle of slicing the meat suddenly moved slightly to the side and cut off her fingertips. Blood immediately flowed out of her finger. Qin Gengxin walked over and looked at her cut finger. It was only bleeding a little, so he raised his eyebrow and asked another question. "When are you getting married?" Then, before Xian Guiying could open her mouth, he took the kitchen knife from her hand and said in a deep voice, "I''ll do it." Xian Guiying immediately pushed him away. "You still have a fever. I just saw the thermometer you left there. Your temperature hasn''t subsided. You can go and relax. You don''t have to be here." Seeing that she had no intention of answering, Qin Gengxin did not argue with her. Seeing there was only a little blood, he said nothing and only glanced at her once more before leaving the kitchen. Xian Guiying sliced the meat under her hand gently, but her movements got slower and slower as her thoughts flashed to the time she''s having lunch with Wei Zhengsheng''s parents. When Xian Guiying met the two elders of the Wei Family at the hotel, at that time, she had made up her mind. She had planned to do this from the beginning, but she hadn''t made up her mind yet. She really didn''t want to hold Wei Zhengsheng anymore. At the time, news of Qin Corporation was playing on the big screen on the wall. Xian Guiying took a sip of water and heard Mr. Wei say, "Guiying, when are you going to set up a wedding date?" Then Wei Zhengsheng also looked at her with a faint smile, clearly allowing her to decide. However, Xian Guiying just smiled. "Uncle, auntie, no matter what I say next, please stay calm and don''t blame me for being rude." The two elders of the Wei Family looked at Wei Zhengsheng in confusion, then looked at Xian Guiying. Xian Zihao, on the other hand, already knew what she was going to do. He just looked at her calmly and gave her the chance to make the decision. "Zhengsheng and I have known each other for a long time. Thinking about it, it seemed to have been 12 or 13 years. This can also be considered a small half of our lives." Xian Guiying looked at Wei Zhengsheng''s parents sincerely before she said in a soft voice, "Before this, I didn''t know why Zhengsheng treated me so well. I thought he only treated me as the sister of his best friend. After all, he walks shoulder-to-shoulder with my brother, so I also respect him as my brother. Although Xian Enterprise is a company under my brother''s name, I have to admit that if it weren''t for Zhengsheng''s help, Xian Enterprise wouldn''t be where it is right now. He is the current CEO of Xian Enterprise." "I was confused. Before this, I had loved a man. All young girls went through the process of deep love, chase, grief, loss. I spent 12 years of my life in unrequited love, but I have never seen the care and warmth Zhengsheng showed to me as I was busy chasing the person I loved. I never knew there was someone by my side, quietly accompanying me, warming me up, encouraging me, and he also never opened his mouth to tell me what he was feeling. It was to keep me out of trouble. He was like a warm protective circle that tried to protect me, letting me always feel that someone was with me, that I was not alone and not to be afraid. " "What I didn''t know was that my existence delayed the life of a good man. Maybe, if it weren''t for my presence, he would already get married and have children, but instead, he would reassure me, saying that his parents wouldn''t mind if I got married and had children and that his parents wouldn''t mind if I didn''t give them grandchildren. If it weren''t for my presence, he wouldn''t have kept trying to convince his parents to accept me." At this point, a bitter smile crossed Mrs. Wei''s face. Xian Guiying smiled and said, "He really treated me very well. So well that I really wanted to marry him. Like this, maybe I''ll be happy, but it''s unfair to all of you." Chapter 687 - In The End Reason And Conscience Defeat Selfishness "I''ve postponed him for more than 12 years. I don''t want to postpone him for the rest of his life. On the one hand, I want to let both elders see the place where Zhengsheng has struggled all this time. On the other hand, I also want to treat both elders eating, having a good conversation with both of you and discussing things in my heart." "I''m really thinking about marriage." Xian Guiying said. "Everyone has selfish impulses and thoughts. Facing a good man like Wei Zhengsheng, if I am not tempted, if I am not touched, if I do not like him a little, then I will lie. But uncle and auntie, last night, some things had happened and all of a sudden I saw clearly what was in my heart. I felt that I was very scared, and just like that, I used the warmth given by someone to calm my feelings and wanted to use this to help me forget my past." Wei Zhengsheng, who was sitting next to her, seemed to have understood her intentions. He didn''t stop Xian Guiying and just put the glass of water on the table calmly. "I would like to apologize to uncle and auntie sincerely. I am the one who postponed your son''s marriage. We have seen and gone through many things together, but I am no longer at the age of pursuing true love. I know that if I marry him like this, it will be really unfair to him and to you too." "I owe my apologies to you two elders." Xian Guiying said softly, "I will appreciate Zhengsheng''s kindness for the rest of my life. Such an outstanding man will always give people warmth. He will definitely meet a beautiful girl but the girl, not me." "Guiying..." Mrs. Wei''s eyes were a little red as she looked at her. She looked very overwhelmed. "I really don''t expect a child like you to say such words." "Indeed, I am also surprised that I have the courage to say this. Logically, for a woman at my age, who is divorced and has a child, to find a man like Wei Zhengsheng to marry me and love me, this is not an easy thing. I should hold onto him tightly, instead of saying this to you two elders like this. But auntie, I am also a mother. I can understand your heartache and I also respect your son''s wishes. " "I really don''t want to hurt anyone." Xian Guiying''s voice was very soft. "We have no intention of hating you. Although Zhengsheng has indeed talked about Qianqian with us and that you don''t want to have children anymore, your uncle and I originally really don''t agree. But the last time we saw you, we liked you very much. You are indeed a pretty good girl, although the previous incident had let you get divorced, but we really liked Qianqian." Xian Guiying smiled slightly but said nothing. "Guiying is really a good child." Mr. Wei suddenly said. "No matter what decision you make, we both respect you." With that, Mr. Wei looked at Xian Zihao with a smile. "Mr. Xian, you really have a good little sister. She is neither coquettish nor playful. She is a child with true temperament." Xian Zihao smiled politely before looking at Xian Guiying, "Have you decided?" Xian Guiying looked up and nodded. Then, Xian Zihao looked at Wei Zhengsheng, who was still silent. "Zhengsheng." "No." He said. Wei Zhengsheng looked at Xian Guying in the blink of an eye. There was no anger or reproach in his eyes. He just looked at her seriously for a moment and then said, "Why did you suddenly think of that?" Xian Guiying at first didn''t want to say it, but she also didn''t want to hide it from him. "Whether he and I still have a chance to get back together or not, I can''t ignore all the things about him. I have to tell myself over and over that my heart is dead and don''t look back. I really don''t want to look back, but looking at him like this right now, I just realized that I couldn''t do it at all." "You can go and help him. I won''t disagree with that." "But is that fair to you?" Wei Zhengsheng first wanted to say something, but when he looked at her, his words got stuck in his throat. It was true that when married to someone else, she should not be concerned about the other man, even if the man was her ex-husband. Things like this will bother any husband, and even if he said he didn''t mind, his heart would still hurt. Since Xian Guiying didn''t even know what her path will be in the future, why should she waste Wei Zhengsheng''s time, feelings, and everything else on her? "Zhengsheng, stop looking at me alone. You have so many good opportunities around you, so many girls that are right for you. Everything about you is good. There will be other people who will appreciate you more than me and know how to reciprocate your love." Wei Zhengsheng smiled bitterly and said in a clear voice, "I just feel very regretful." "Guiying, they really like you." He suddenly looked at his parents and calmly said these. Xian Guiying felt that she owed him more in her heart. She looked at the two Elders of the Wei Family but saw understanding and forgiveness in their eyes. Xian Guiying always had a scale in her mind before she arrived at the hotel. The one on the left was to ignore the man who was stuck in her heart for so many years and married Wei Zhengsheng. From then on, he was really in charge of supporting her family, while she was in charge of being beautiful and living a peaceful life. But the other side was stuck with the past that could not be forgotten. She can''t marry Wei Zhengsheng like this. That''s unfair to him. She didn''t want to give this grief to someone else, someone just as good as Wei Zhengsheng a sad marriage. In the end, the one on the right defeated the left, and reason and conscience defeat selfishness. Still, she knew that such an outcome undoubtedly caused great harm to Wei Zhengsheng. However, he did not express dissatisfaction towards her. He just told her that his parents loved her. They were probably repulsive towards her initially, but after seeing her, they might really like her. Xian Guiying never felt that she would be the kind of woman everyone liked. She never knew what nature she had, just as she never knew what Wei Zhengsheng liked about her. "Zhengsheng, I don''t know how I''m going to walk on my own path in the future. I don''t want to postpone your future just because I can''t determine it myself." Xian Guiying said. Mr. Wei suddenly said, "You are both young people, no matter how you think or work, no matter how rational you are, compared to the people of our time, you are still a little impulsive. If there is no rush, then think about this matter deeply and tell us the result. Whatever the outcome, we accept it all." Xian Guiying wanted to get a result today. She can''t go like this. It could be seen that Mr. Wei didn''t want to make the atmosphere too stiff, so she nodded her head in agreement. After that, Xian Guiying left the hotel with Wei Zhengsheng. He walked over to her and said softly, "Actually, I thought you wouldn''t come today." Xian Guiying froze, then turned her clear eyes to look at him. "Didn''t you say that you would have dinner with Secretary Dai and buy some clothes?" Wei Zhengsheng looked at her. "Why aren''t you wearing new clothes?" Xian Guiying let out a heavy sigh, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Zhengsheng, it hurts to know the truth, and even more to tell lies. I don''t know how to say it, you are too good. I don''t want to use any words to erase all the feelings between us. In addition to the feelings and emotions we had during this period, there are also twelve-odd years of friendship, a friendship like family." "I know you won''t lie to me." Wei Zhengsheng pursed his lips. "Guiying, you know that even though you''re smart, you always talk and act openly and don''t want to tell a single lie. Even when you were pregnant at the time, you just kept quiet. In fact, a woman like you is more modest and innocent than anyone else. You also express a sense of innocence that others cannot see. " Xian Guiying bit her lip and said nothing. "Last night." Wei Zhengsheng looked at her. "When I called you, my car was parked at the intersection opposite the Royale Nightclub. It was a red light at that time, so I saw you." Chapter 689 - Are You Trying To Look For A Beating Even from an old friend''s perspective, she couldn''t see him continuing to fall like this. Perhaps, this could only be considered a concern, at least she would be able to accompany him through this trial. Xian Guiying put down the bowl in her hand and looked out the window. She smiled and slowly said, "Actually, you know very well in your heart that it''s not like that." Qin Gengxin tilted his head and looked at her coldly. She was still smiling. Facing the sunlight outside the window, she said softly, "No matter what, we''ve known each other for a very long time, haven''t we?" Qin Gengxin stood up and walked to the kitchen. "Tomorrow, I will ask Secretary Dai to transfer the properties back to your name." Xian Guiying said without looking at him. Qin Gengxin stopped in his tracks. "So, this is exactly the reason." Xian Guiying didn''t deny it, nor did she object to it. "I don''t want to know why you''re transferring them to my name, but you should know that I am not short of money. The person who needs these things the most is you. " "Don''t want to know why I transferred it to you?" Qin Gengxin laughed. "Actually, you know that''s all I can do to make it up to you when I''m powerless." Xian Guiying suddenly stood up and looked at him coldly. "Should I use this amount of money to compensate for my youth that I have wasted on you? Qin Gengxin, are you trying to look for a beating?" Qin Gengxin laughed. "Yes, I''m looking for a beating." Xian Guiying closed her eyes when she saw that he had no intention of arguing with her. Her entire being was filled with impatience and desolation. How could her emotions fall so easily in front of him? Xian Guiying pursed his lips, picked up the bowl and chopsticks off the table, and went to the kitchen. Just as she was about to enter the kitchen, her arm was suddenly grabbed by Qin Gengxin as she walked through him. She stopped, looking down at her arm, then turned to him. Qin Gengxin stared into her eyes. "You still haven''t answered my question." "What question?" "When will you and Wei Zhengsheng get married?" Xian Guiying took a deep breath and didn''t answer. She wanted to push his hand away, but as she moved slightly, he held her arm tightly. "What would happen if he found out you were here? Xian Guiying, do you know what you''re doing? I''m worried that if you continue to care about me, there will be people who are unhappy." His words were light, but there was a strong sour tone to them. Xian Guiyi didn''t know if she wanted to laugh or cry. She could not understand him. Qin Gengxin had always been nonsensical. What did she like about him back then? "I really want to smash this bowl into your head!" She suddenly said this, and at the same time, Qin Gengxin''s eyes widened. Xian Guiying forcibly pushed his hand away, saying impatiently, "Go back to your room and lie down! You have a rash now and it can''t heal if your fever doesn''t go away." After saying that, she hurried into the kitchen. As night approached, Xian Guiying had finished cleaning Qin Gengxin''s apartment, washing his clothes, and hanging them on the balcony. When she was done, it was already 8 p.m. Fortunately, Qin Wenqian was with Xian Zihao. Otherwise, Xian Guiying would not have dared to linger outside for so long. After packing, she decided to leave first. She walked back into the living room and immediately saw that Qin Gengxin had woken up from his sleep. He got up and poured a glass of water for himself. Xian Guiying glanced at him and reminded him. "Don''t forget to drink more plain water." Qin Gengxin didn''t look at her. He just drank the water and walked towards the bedroom. At the same time, Xian Guiying''s cell phone rang. She picked up the phone and saw that it was a call from Wei Zhengsheng. "Hello, Zhengsheng." Qin Gengxin, who was about to enter the bedroom, stopped and took a sip of water while leaning against the wall. "Are you at home?" "No, I''m outside." Xian Guiying walked towards the French window and looked outside. Her voice was calm. "Outside?" Wei Zhengsheng''s voice sounded like he was sighing. "Hmm, what''s up? Have auntie and uncle went back to the hotel to rest?" "They''re back at the hotel." Wei Zhengsheng said with a laugh, "I''m at your apartment building." "Huh?" Xian Guiying was shocked. She looked at the time and said, "Then I''ll see you right away!" "No need, I was just driving by and stopped by your place. Actually, Guiying, it''s better if we don''t meet. You don''t have to worry about me." Wei Zhengsheng''s voice was very calm. However, the more he was like this, the more uncomfortable Xian Guiying became. She anxiously said, "It''s fine, I can go back right now Wait for me!" Xian Guiying quickly hung up the phone, turned around, and was about to pick up the bag when she saw Qin Gengxin sitting on the couch with his eyes closed and the thermometer in his mouth. She stopped and looked at him hesitantly. "Are you alright?" Qin Gengxin replied with a snort. His pale face flushed a little. It was clear that he was still suffering from a high fever. Xian Guiying knew fully well that he would continue to have a high fever for several days. At first, she wasn''t sure if she should leave, but she felt too guilty to Wei Zhengsheng. As she thought about how long he had waited for her in front of the apartment building, she felt melancholy in her heart and blamed herself. Had she been sane enough, she would have married him and followed the warmth and happiness given to her. After that, she didn''t have to think of anything on her own, and Wei Zhengsheng would think of everything for her. She will be happy and live the peaceful life that so many women have gone through. Still, she rejected the chance of happiness that was already in her grasp. She walked over to the couch and stared at Qin Gengxin''s frowning face. She raised her hand and touched his forehead. It''s still burning. If he wasn''t exactly feverish, Xian Guiying would have thought he was faking it. "How is it? Let me see the temperature. If it is not bad, I''ll be leaving first." As she spoke, she removed the thermometer from his mouth. Qin Gengxin weakly sat on the couch and looked at her. He waved his hand and said, "Just go. Go." However, when Xian Guiying saw his temperature, her wrinkles deepened. "You can leave. Hurry and leave. At most, I''ll burn to death." With that, Qin Gengxin stood up and staggered towards the bathroom. His fever was unbearable, and now that he had a rash, he often washed his face with cold water to make himself feel more comfortable. Seeing his unsteady step, Xian Guiying glanced at the thermometer in her hand, not sure what to do. She felt very sorry for Wei Zhengsheng. After thinking about it, she looked at Qin Gengxin, who had already washed his face, and said, "I''ll go and come back soon. If you feel uncomfortable, then you should lie down first. If not, then I''ll call the family doctor for you when I come back." However, Qin Gengxin suddenly went to the toilet, causing Xian Guiying to stop in her tracks. She turned around and said in a different tone, "What if I called the doctor now?" It was only when Qin Gengxin suddenly leaned against the bathroom wall that Xian Guiying stopped talking. She walked quickly towards him. She saw that he seemed to be on the verge of losing his balance and reached out to support him, but he pushed her away. "You can leave." Qin Gengxin sighed weakly, then propped himself against the wall. Xian Guiying held his hand again, ignoring his avoidance. "Let me help you go back to your bedroom. Come on." Qin Gengxin frowned and was about to throw her hand away when Xian Guiying''s grip on his hand tightened. She let him put his arm over her shoulder and put her other hand on his waist to support him, supporting him as they walked out of the bathroom. Qin Gengxin didn''t push her away anymore. Instead, he slowly lowered his head and looked at her face. Chapter 690 - A Shrewd And Clever Man Xian Guiying helped Qin Gengxin into the bedroom and laid him on the bed. Then, she called the family doctor''s phone number with her cell phone as she walked towards the bedroom door. "No need to call a doctor." Qin Gengxin said. Xian Guiying suddenly turned around and glanced at him. She saw Qin Gengxin looking at her with a pair of cold eyes. She hesitated for a moment, then hung up the phone. "Your fever hasn''t subsided yet. I''m not sure to leave you alone at home. It''s still better to call the doctor." Qin Gengxin scoffed. "Wei Zhengsheng is the reason you have to leave, isn''t it?" Xian Guiying''s grip on the phone tightened and she was frowning slightly. Seeing her not answering, Qin Gengxin closed his eyes and leaned on the headboard, saying indifferently, "You can go. There''s no need to come here again." Seeing his face getting paler, Xian Guiying remained silent for a moment before she walked into the living room. She looked at the thermometer on the table next to the couch. While she was thinking, a notification sound suddenly came from her phone. She tapped on the screen and saw a message from Wei Zhengsheng. "I''m leaving. You don''t have to go back to the apartment. Good luck." Seeing those simple words, Xian Guying sighed. She sat down on the couch and put her phone and bag next to her. She felt her head, which had been aching since the afternoon, was hurting even more. Probably because she didn''t sleep well last night. ? ? ? Xian Guiying didn''t know what time she woke up, but it was so dark in the living room that she could not even see her fingers. She was about to get up when she suddenly realized she was covered with a blanket. She picked up the blanket and went to turn on the light. She looked down at the blanket in her hand, then looked at the closed bedroom door. Xian Guiying slowly got up and was about to open the door when she heard Qin Gengxin''s voice. He appeared to be on the phone. "Mrs. Bai and her accomplices are reunited. It''s time to get rid of the net. Immediately contact the police if there is any movement on Mr. Hendrickson''s side." "Yes, it''s time." Xian Guiying''s hand paused slightly as she was about to open the bedroom door. In the past, Qin Gengxin was a shrewd and clever man. His methods were smarter than anyone else''s, and he was exceptionally clever. If he did things in the dark, then he would also be blacker than anyone else. It was very difficult for others to play with him, but if he wanted to play with others, it was as simple as crushing an ant. Recently, Xian Guiying had always felt that it was strange that Qin Gengxin was going to sell his company, as it was not something he should do at all. However, when she heard that faint voice from inside, Xian Guiying did not know what he was planning to do, but she could finally relax a bit. At the very least, this means that he hasn''t given up. Xian Guiying looked down at the blanket in her hand, then looked at the time. It was already around 11 o''clock at night. Walking to the window, she saw that the night sky of Boston was brightly lit up, and there were neon lights flashing. She had unknowingly slept on the couch for a few hours. Now that she was no longer sleepy, she simply went to the kitchen and cooked a bowl of plain porridge, then sent it to Qin Gengxin''s bedroom. Xian Guiying opened the door and placed the bowl on the bedside table. Looking at the porridge on the bedside table, which had a faint sweet smell, Qin Gengxin said, "If it were twelve years ago, I would never have believed that such a good wife and mother would exist." But Xian Guiying replied, "Of course, you can''t believe it. Even I am unable to believe it, but the fact is, every mother is a superhuman, radiating the infinite potential that is used to raise their own children. After a long time, they will learn everything." Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything else. He looked at the time as well and said, "Since I have a rash, I definitely won''t go out and infect others. Why don''t you go back and accompany Qianqian." "My brother is at home. His flight is tomorrow, so he can take care of my daughter for one night. In addition, Qianqian is very fond of being with my brother, so she will not cry even when I''m not there. Eat this porridge first and then sleep well. You have a really bad fever, I''ll take care of you here tonight." Xian Guiying had no intention of hearing his protest, so she went to the closet room. She found slightly smaller long-sleeved pajamas, and when she picked them up, she found there was still a price tag hanging on them. She rolled her eyes up to the ceiling. She didn''t know when Qin Gengxin bought these pajamas, nor did he wear them. No matter how rich he was, there was no need to be so extravagant and wasteful by buying something that people wouldn''t wear. After taking her pajamas, she went to the study room to turn on his computer and find some information, including a few things about the Bai Group. Xian Guiying didn''t know what Qin Gengxin wanted to do now. After looking around and asking some good friends of hers about the Bai Group, time quickly passed by. It wasn''t until one in the morning when Xian Guiying got up and walked out of the study room. Qin Gengxin could be considered a well-behaved patient. He was no longer so ruthless that it shocked her. Furthermore, he did not reject or drive her away like he did that day at the Royale Nightclub. Was it because of an illness? Xian Guiying stood outside the bedroom door. She opened the door slightly and looked inside. Under the dim light of the bedside lamp, Qin Gengxin was fast asleep. Seeing that he was sleeping soundly, she immediately closed the bedroom door and quietly walked to the bathroom. Since the light in the living room was connected to the light in the bathroom, as long as the light in the living room was on, the bathroom would also be on. She didn''t bring any toiletries, but after being busy all day, she wouldn''t be able to sleep until she took a shower. Xian Guiying tried to minimize the noise in the shower so that she wouldn''t wake up Qin Gengxin, and she also had no intention of taking a shower for too long. She picked up some unopened toiletries from the cabinet under the sink. Xian Guiying didn''t know if this was Qin Gengxin''s good or bad habit. He didn''t use many toiletries, but a lot of new ones were provided at home. He''s obviously too lazy to go grocery shopping, so he had to buy "these necessities" for at least three months at a time. After taking a shower, Xian Guiying took a towel to wipe the water off her body. She picked up her pajamas that hung on the door and was about to put them on. Suddenly, the bathroom door opened. Qin Gengxin opened the door sleepily and stepped forward. Xian Guiying''s hand that was grabbing her pajamas froze. Chapter 691 - What Else Do You Want Instinctively, Xian Guiying pulled down her pajamas and hastily covered her body as she yelled, "Get out!" The second Qin Gengxin responded, he immediately turned around and walked out of the bathroom. Xian Guiying had a subtle feeling in her heart that she could not explain. They both obviously have a child but in the last twelve years, the only time they saw each other naked was when he was drunk in a hotel. Now, he suddenly saw her naked body, causing her face to burn for no reason. She hurriedly put on her pajamas and straightened her slightly wet hair before walking out of the bathroom. Xian Guiying wasn''t a very shy woman, but now this happened, she didn''t know what to say or how to react. She looked at her pajamas, which were covering her body quite well. Then she walked past him as if nothing had happened. "Guiying." Qin Gengxin finally stopped calling her by her last name. Xian Guiying''s footsteps paused and she looked at him over her shoulder. She said directly, "Nothing''s happening. We''re not kids anymore, so there''s no need to explain or say anything. I know you didn''t mean to do it." Qin Gengxin looked at her and sighed. "Can''t you scream like a normal woman and throw your clothes at me?" "And let you take advantage of the fact that your head is covered with clothes to pretend you can''t see me? You want to make a move on me? And then tell me, you can''t help it?" Seeing that she had said everything he wanted to say, Qin Gengxin faintly smiled at her. It was as if she would always be this kind of woman. Xian Guiying was always scary when she was rational. Perhaps her only one time impulse went out of the door on the night at that hotel. Yes, perhaps he should thank her for her impulse. "I don''t have the strength to move now. Not only do I have a fever, but I''ve been holding myself back for years. Can you just help me?" Qin Gengxin suddenly sighed and said with a smile. Xian Guiying glanced at him in disbelief. This bastard always had some ambiguous sentences in his mouth before, and he also had quite a few lecherous words in it. It was unknown which one of them was the real him. "You suddenly wake up in the middle of the night, do you want to use the toilet?" Xian Guiying glanced at him, her intention was to divert the slightly ambiguous conversation. Qin Gengxin just looked at her with a smile that was not a smile. His dark ink-colored black eyes swept across her pajamas. "Even with your wet hair and that simple pajamas, you can provoke someone''s lust." Xian Guiying rolled her eyes. She followed what he had said and smashed her dirty clothes in her hand onto his head, saying angrily, "Just go to the toilet! Then go back to the bedroom and sleep! You are not a child like Qianqian, so I don''t have to coax you." Even with the clothes still covering his face, Qin Gengxin didn''t move. Seeing that he just stood there and didn''t take the clothes off his face, Xian Guiying looked at him hesitantly. After a while, she walked over and took the clothes off his face. As she took them off, she saw his gaze remain fixed on her. The current Qin Gengxin was so obedient that he didn''t even have a temper anymore. Holding the clothes in her hands, Xian Guiying sighed slowly, "It''s almost midnight. You can go straight to sleep. I''m going to sleep in the guest bedroom." Just as she was about to put her hands down and back away, Qin Gengxin suddenly grabbed her wrists. His other hands wrapped around her waist and pushed her into his embrace. Xian Guiying''s body was pressed against his body tightly. She was shocked and was unable to move in time. "Just now." His breath, which had become very hot with fever, was blown into her nose at close range, and his deep black eyes stared at her. "I suddenly realized that I missed out on your life for the few years I was married to you. " Xian Guiying frowned. "What?" "I failed to fulfill all my obligations as a husband." He lowered his head a little more, his burning lips brushing past her cheek before he looked up at her again. His lips gently moved between hers. "Xian Guiying, if you want to take a shower in the future, at the very least, make a lot of noise and don''t let me see you naked for no reason." Realizing that the situation did not look good, Xian Guiying wanted to retreat from his embrace. Still, she didn''t know where he got his strength from, but his arms were wrapped tightly around her waist, preventing her from retreating. "Qin Gengxin, stop messing around." Xian Guiying pushed his chest away as she spoke. "This is not the time to joke! Let me go!" "Messing around?" The dubious look in Qin Gengxin''s eyes immediately disappeared, but he maintained the posture he was in just now. "What kind of joke do you think I made? I won''t f*cking get any sleep tonight!" Xian Guiying stared at his face for a long time. Finally, she pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "Can you not let me see your face full of that rash at such a close distance?" Qin Gengxin: "..." "I have a strong phobia." Qin Gengxin: "..." "If you really dare to kiss me in this state, I swear that you will never see me again in this life!" Qin Gengxin: "..." "Let go." Xian Guiying frowned and pushed his chest away. "Hurry up and let me go." Qin Gengxin: "..." "You smoked too much today. Even after showering, your body still has a strong cigarette smell. Let go." "Do you know why I smoke so much?" Qin Gengxin suddenly looked at Xian Guiying seriously and let go of her waist, causing her to back away slightly. However, Qin Gengxin''s other hand still held her wrist, preventing her from retreating too far. Xian Guiying looked at him. "I''m suppressing my urge to ruin your lunch with Wei Zhengsheng''s parents! I smoked too much until I felt dizzy and my nerves went numb. Then I plan to go out and have a drink." His gaze was fixed on her as he held her wrist tightly, not giving her the slightest chance to retreat. "You really like to torture me like this, aren''t you? Your revenge is not enough, what do you want? Do you me to die in front of you, until then will you f*cking let me go? If you want to marry someone else, then go marry him! Why did you come here and care about me?!" "When I''m numb, your presence has provoked my thoughts over and over again! You want to kill me, don''t you? What else do you want? Speak!" The grip on her wrist became tighter and tighter. Xian Guiying didn''t know if it was because of the pain in her wrist or something else, but her eyes immediately turned red. She wasn''t a woman who liked to cry, but when she saw how he talked to her like that, her eyes finally couldn''t help but turn red. She had to endure it for a while as she couldn''t bring herself to cry. She could only furrow her brows as she watched him grip her wrist with more and more force. "Between Wei Zhengsheng and me, which one do you want? After being ignored by me for so many years, you didn''t want to be left alone and that''s why you went to him?" The more Qin Gengxin said, the more unpleasant his words became. Obviously, he was angry. Xian Guiying did not want to argue with him. Instead, she frowned and looked into his dark eyes. She slowly said, "Qianqian wants her father." "Qianqian wants her father? Then, how about you?" Qin Gengxin tilted his head and looked at her. Xian Guiying pursed her lips without saying a word. Chapter 692 - Are You A Dog "I''ll ask again." Qin Gengxin looked at her coldly with incredible seriousness in his eyes. "Between me and Wei Zhengsheng, which one do you want? Hmm?" Inexplicably, Xian Guiying always felt that every word he said was meant to insult her. If she hadn''t made up her mind, if she was really going to marry Wei Zhengsheng, and came here to take care of Qin Gengxin, then she would be a shameless woman. Looking at him, she suddenly flung his hand away with all her might and sneered, "Qin Gengxin! I, Xian Guiying, don''t have the time to play the game over and over with you! If you can''t even understand such a simple action, then scram!" With that, she picked up her dirty clothes and went upstairs. She went into the guest bedroom and locked the door. She changed her clothes and went downstairs without stopping. She walked to the door and was about to leave. However, when she was about to open the door, Qin Gengxin suddenly rushed over and held her hand. Xian Guiying frowned and shook his hand off, staring coldly at him. "Don''t touch me!" "Guiying," Qin Gengxin''s voice lowered slightly and he pressed her hands down. "Let go. Qin Gengxin, let me go!" Knowing that she was really angry, Qin Gengxin finally stopped letting that sour feeling fill his mind. Instead, he softened his attitude and tried to hug her. "Guiying. Calm down." "Scram!" Xian Guiying glared at him and grabbed the door handle. Qin Gengxin suddenly pulled her hand away from the door handle with all his might, twisting her body until he pressed her against the door. He bent down and kissed her lips firmly, and as she struggled with all her might, one of his long legs slid between her legs, preventing her from struggling or kicking wildly, and even pressed both of her hands against the sides of her body. Xian Guiying shook her head and struggled but was fiercely kissed by him. She tried to bite his mouth, but he endured the pain and refused to let go. Only when a trace of blood stained the corner of their mouths did she finally give up and let her tears fall. Seeing that Xian Guiying had finally stopped fighting, Qin Gengxin''s kiss gradually became softer. He kissed until the bloodstain in the corner of their mouth disappeared, then pressed his forehead against hers. His deep eyes stared into her eyes that were full of tears. Xian Guiying seldom cried. She almost never shed a tear in front of him. A woman like this, who wouldn''t say anything to anyone even if she had a broken tooth, wouldn''t use tears to solve a problem but still shed tears in front of him. Qin Gengxin''s heart ached as he looked at her. He raised his hand to caress her face, wiped the tears from her eyes before giving a soft kiss in the corner of her lips. "I know, even with a thousand words of apology can''t make up for the loss I''ve inflicted on you and our daughter all this time. Guiying, I thought that I could generously see you marry Wei Zhengsheng, I thought that I could witness your happiness and then regret it alone in my life." He spoke softly next to her lips. "But no matter how drunk I am, as long as I close my eyes, all I see will be you. I suddenly feel very regretful. Why did I have to be so timid back then? I clearly liked you, yet I chose to avoid you. In the end, I still end up completely pushing you away." "I forcibly forced myself not to watch you drink that wine, but if you actually drank it, I wouldn''t just stand by and watch it. I don''t know how to stop the pain from numbing in my heart, and other than drinking alcohol, I don''t know what else I should do." Xian Guiying slowly opened her teary eyes and looked at his face, which was only inches away from hers. She actually saw the same tears in his eyes. "You should know that as long as I am willing to accept the marriage alliance, all the difficulties in Qin Corporation will disappear, and the company will instead rise to a whole new level." Qin Gengxin looked at her seriously. "But I didn''t. Back then, because you were pregnant, I did not hesitate to tell your grandfather that I want to marry you. If I didn''t have any feelings, if I didn''t like you, how could I marry you? You''ve always understood all this, haven''t you?" Xian Guiying already knew that otherwise, she wouldn''t hold everything until the last moment. She also knew that the reason Qin Gengxin ignored her was not because of the relationship between the two families but because he misunderstood her. He believed that it was all planned by her and that he hated her just as much as he loved her. Xian Guiying wanted to find a quiet place to spend the rest of her life in peace. She thought that Wei Zhengsheng would be the best choice, but after being overwhelmed by his warmth and peace, what was left was endless guilt and inexplicable unhappiness. Even after hearing this from Qin Gengxin, Xian Guiying was still struggling. Qin Gengxin knew that she was angry, that she had kept this in her heart for years, that she always did not want to forgive him, but because she still cared about him, he knew that there was still a chance between the two of them. With a little strength, he pulled her into his arms, and with one hand holding the back of her head, he tightly wrapped the other around her waist. Xian Guiying choked with tears. She pushed his shoulders as hard as she could. "Qin Gengxin, let me go." Ignoring her anger and the struggles she had endured over the years, he pressed her hand down and without hesitation, inserted his tongue into her mouth. When she tried to bite him, the tip of his tongue nimbly avoided her teeth. Xian Guiying frowned, but she was unable to break free no matter what. Qin Gengxin clearly had a high fever, so how could he suddenly have so much strength? As if he knew what she was thinking, Qin Gengxin pursed his lips slightly and whispered in her ear, "Guiying, this is instinct." Instinct? Xian Guiying could clearly feel the change in his lower body. She silently cursed in her heart. "Instinct? Instinct by thinking with the lower half of your body?" Qin Gengxin immediately turned her body around, hugging her as they both fell on the couch. He wanted to press her down, but he couldn''t gather his strength, so he flipped his body and used the force of his arm to prevent her from escaping, letting her lie directly on top of him. Xian Guiying raised her head and wanted to take the opportunity to escape, but Qin Gengxin hugged her tightly. He pressed the back of her head with his hand, forcing her lips to press down against his. Xian Guiying struggled furiously against his body. She didn''t have the slightest intention of kissing him. Qin Gengxin felt his head hurt. What did he do in his previous life to provoke such a woman who didn''t play according to the rules of life! He fiercely pressed down on her head until Xian Guiying''s hair, which was originally tied behind her head, completely fell out. It messily covered their faces as their bodies entangled together on the couch. She bit him back, her hand no longer resisting as she fiercely grabbed his shoulder, scratching and pinching it again and again. Her kicking legs bent slightly, aiming for the place where Qin Gengxin''s junior was already standing. If he dared to do anything to her, she would first cripple his little brother! Qin Gengxin, however, completely ignored her revengeful act and continued to kiss her as hard as he could. It was only until he felt that his teeth had been hurt by her that he finally let her lips go. Qin Gengxin brushed her hair that covered their faces and looked at her fierce expression. "Xian Guiying, are you a dog? It''s fine if you want to bite me, but you still want to get rid of my teeth?" Xian Guiying glared at him. "Are you going to let me go or not?" Chapter 693 - I Love You Qin Gengxin looked at Xian Guiying for a moment. She thought he would let her go, but he suddenly put his arm around her shoulder and pressed her down. He then revealed the ruffian appearance that best suited him. Xian Guiying''s face turned red and blue in the blink of an eye. Her hands hit his shoulder. "Let me go!" Still, Qin Gengxin looked at her with a beaming smile. The gleam of his eyes had finally returned. He was no longer as gloomy as before. "Kiss Me." "Qin Gengxin!" Xian Guiying realized that she could never do anything to him. She''s clearly a woman, and he''s a man! "Hmm, I''m here." He only replied with a small laugh. He put his arms around her waist, making her lie on top of him. He pressed her body tightly against his, as if he didn''t want to let her go at all. Xian Guiying lay on his body, her head lowered as she looked at him. "The rash on your face is too ugly," she said. "That won''t stop you from kissing me, did it? I''m a graceful and handsome man, how can some rashes on my face affect my beauty?" Xian Guiying immediately rolled her eyes. He''s always like this! What did she like about him? She tried to get up, but he hugged her tightly. The button on Qin Gengxin''s pajamas was slightly open, exposing his collarbone and shoulders. There were scratches and redness on them, a sign that he had just been scratched and pinched by Xian Guiying. She suddenly no longer dared to use force to hurt him. Seeing her frown, Qin Gengxin chuckled, "I''d give you a chance to leave my side, but you don''t appreciate it. I can''t guarantee that I won''t do anything." Xian Guiying glared at him. She had long since sensed the change in his lower body and knew that what he said was true. She pursed her lips, watching him smile at her as he said, "Kiss me." Still, she stubbornly did not move, did not kiss, and did not fight. Seeing that she didn''t respond, Qin Gengxin looked at her with a dissatisfied expression. "Xian Guiying, can''t you act like a normal woman? Can''t you act coquettishly? Can''t you just kiss me? You''re already thirty years old!" Xian Guiying, on the other hand, ignored him with a cold expression. Qin Gengxin was angry, "Are you going to kiss me or not? Hurry up and kiss!" The two of them remained deadlocked. Suddenly, the phone in Xian Guiying''s bag rang. She glanced at the bag that fell by the door and was about to stand up, but Qin Gengxin stopped her. "I need to answer the phone!" "Kiss me and I''ll let you go." "You! Can''t you stop messing around? There must be something urgent! Let me go first!" Xian Guiying was worried if something was wrong with Qin Wenqian. It might be Xian Zihao, who called her, so she hurriedly lowered her head and pecked his lips, wanting to get up. However, Qin Gengxin took the opportunity to hold her head down and kissed her lips. The intense kiss was drowning her once more. Xian Guiying thrashed around as Qin Gengxin hugged her so tightly that they suddenly overturned and slid from the couch onto the thick, soft rug. Qin Gengxin pressed Xian Guiying under him. His hand went under her shirt, unbuttoned it, and lowered his head to kiss her slender neck. However, his movements became slower and slower, until suddenly he fell from her body and lay on her side. Xian Guiying hurriedly got up, buttoning her shirt. She saw him lying on the floor with a pale face, his beautiful eyebrows furrowed, and his breathing so ragged that it didn''t seem like it was coming from his body. Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment, then she hurriedly went to him and asked, "What happened to you?" Qin Gengxin sighed, but it looked like he was really upset and could only shake his head slightly. Xian Guiying touched his forehead and was immediately startled by the scorching temperature. It was hotter than previous times and she hurriedly helped him up, told him to sit on the couch as she went to get a thermometer. A few minutes later, she noticed that his temperature had increased. "You need to go to the hospital." "I don''t want to." Qin Gengxin couldn''t even open his eyes, and he looked slightly upset. "Your body is burning to 41 degrees! You need to go to the hospital for treatment." Without waiting for his reply, Xian Guiying picked up her bag. She looked at her phone and saw that it was a call from an unknown number, so she put down her phone and quickly found Qin Gengxin''s jacket and helped him out the door. Half an hour later Xian Guiying went to the pharmacy to take the medication prescribed by the doctor and as she went back to the wards, she saw a doctor doing an examination next to Qin Gengxin''s bed. Xian Guiying walked closer and looked at Qin Gengxin, who was sleeping. His face was still paler. There was an IV drip in his hand. Xian Guiying placed the plastic bag that contained medicine on the table next to the bed while watching the doctor do some examination on Qin Gengxin''s body. The doctor noticed symptoms on his body, including a rash. He glanced at Qin Gengxin''s face, then saw a small wound on his lips that looked like he had been bitten, and said, "We will receive the blood test results in about three hours. Since the patient has had a high fever, he needed to rest here for a few days." When Xian Guiying turned around, the doctor saw the same small bite mark on her lips. His mouth twitched and he raised a hand to his mouth and cleared his throat. The doctor deliberately removed Qin Gengxin''s collar, displaying small bruises on his shoulder as well as several scratches on it. He didn''t mind his words when he said, "Since the patient is already suffering from a high fever, don''t do something so intense." Xian Guiying was immediately stunned. She stared blankly at Qin Gengxin''s shoulder, then saw a small bruise on his pale lips. She immediately reacted and felt her face become a little hot as she quickly denied the doctor''s words, "Doctor, we didn''t--" "Alright, feed the medicine to the patient once he wakes up. After that, please come and see me." The doctor didn''t want to listen to her explanation and left the ward without looking back. Xian Guiying didn''t know if she wanted to laugh or cry. Just as she was about to pour a glass of water for Qin Gengxin, she saw his eyes twitching slightly. It was obvious that he was not sleeping. Under her disdainful gaze, Qin Gengxin slowly smiled, then slowly opened his eyes. He smiled at her with some ridicule in his eyes. "It was really intense." His voice was hoarse and weak, but he still had the energy to make jokes like that. Xian Guiying rolled her eyes. "People like you deserve to be burned to death!" "If I die, are you going to cry?" He laughed. Xian Guiying ignored him and went out to pour water. She put the pill in his mouth and then gave him the glass. "Take the medicine." Qin Gengxin obediently raised his head and ate the medicine. Once he was done, Xian Guiying put down the glass before going out to meet the doctor. Just as she was about to leave, her wrists were suddenly grabbed from behind. She looked over her shoulder. "I need to see the doctor." "Guiying." Qin Gengxin looked at her but didn''t say anything. Even so, his eyes seemed to be filled with endless words. Xian Guiying tried her best not to stare into his eyes. "If you want to talk about something, we''ll discuss it later. I''ll go to the doctor first." However, he held her wrist tightly. Xian Guiying frowned and stared into his eyes. "Qin Gengxin!" "I love you." He whispered while looking at her intensely. Chapter 694 - Do You Really Think That I Am Someone You Can Kick Whenever You Like It was a very gentle word. In the quiet room, Qin Gengxin suddenly said it out loud. It was very sudden and light. That was clearly a weak word, but it was so gentle that Xian Guiying felt her heart tremble. She took a deep breath, pulled her hand away from him, then hurriedly left the ward as if she was being chased by a ghost. She was like a little mermaid who fell in love with a prince, and after she took a human form, she danced on the edge of the knife all this time, singing a beautiful song. Finally, one day the prince gets to know the little mermaid, and once she thought they would live happily together, the prince decided to leave her. The pain in the mermaid''s heart will remain for the rest of her life, but the little mermaid didn''t hold a grudge, and she will never hate the prince for forgetting her. ''I love you.'' A light word but so heavy in her heart. Xian Guiying walked into the elevator. Upon exiting, she realized that he had used the wrong elevator and entered the wrong building. She also went in the wrong direction, so she could only run back to the elevator. When she finally arrived at the doctor''s office, the doctor told her some important things about treating measles patients. He also said that Qin Gengxin''s rash would go away in a week or so, and nothing would happen. When she finally reached the door to Qin Gengxin''s ward, Xian Guiying hesitated and stood there for a long time before entering. Qin Gengxin had recovered a lot after receiving an IV drip. He leaned back against the headboard, watching her as she walked inside. Under his gaze, Xian Guiying took a deep breath before staring into his eyes. "How are you feeling?" "Fortunately, I''m not going to die." He laughed, "The feeling of burning to the point of fainting is not much different from being drunk." Seeing him mention that he continued to drink, Xian Guiying just looked at him blandly without saying a word. She sat down next to the bed, took out her phone from her bag, and looked at the unknown number that had called her. It was almost 4 in the morning and she didn''t know who it was. She directly contacted Xian Zihao, but the call only connected after several rings. "Guiying." "Big brother, am I disturbing your sleep? Is Qianqian sleeping with you?" She asked as she saw Qin Gengxin''s hand trying to reach for her. She quietly looked at him. He was like a child that was afraid his mother would leave him in the hospital. Afraid that his mother would never want him anymore. He just wanted to hold her, holding her hand tightly. Xian Guiying tried her best to ignore the boiling heat in her hands. She heard Xian Zihao say, "Yes, she slept soundly. Qianqian is very sensible. I told her that her mother had an urgent affair to attend and that I would accompany her for the time being. She would follow me obediently and let me coax her to sleep." Xian Guiying was relieved. She hesitated for a moment but didn''t say what she wanted to say. She just said softly, "Then you go to sleep. I hung up first." "Alright." After hanging up the phone, Xian Guiying thought for a moment before texting Xian Zihao. Xian Guiying: Qin Gengxin was suffering from measles and high fever. He is now in the hospital and I have to take care of him. I am afraid he has the virus. Qianqian is too young and her resilience is too weak, so I can''t be near her at the moment. I may have to wait until Qin Gengxin''s illness to heal before I can come back. Xian Zihao: Alright, I''ll return the plane ticket tomorrow. I''ll help you take care of the child for a few days." Xian Guiying: But what about sister-in-law and your two children? Will they be okay? Xian Zihao: I called her yesterday and told her that if there was a change here, it might delay my return. She already knows. The kids are fine, and mom and Sister Yanmei are helping me taking care of them. You don''t have to worry. Xian Guiying: That''s good to hear. Please help send my apologies to sister-in-law when you come home next week. Xian Zihao: Stupid girl, I have a lifetime to reunite with the woman I love. Now, the most important thing is about you. Follow your heart, do you understand? Xian Guiying: Yes. Thank you, Big Brother. After sending a text message, she looked up and saw Qin Gengxin had already fallen asleep. However, his hand still held hers, refusing to let go. She looked at his pale face as he slept. Then she gently pulled her hand from his grip. If she had already made this choice, why did she drag Wei Zhengsheng into the deep water? She just didn''t want to see Qin Gengxin become very upset, didn''t want to see him hand over his Qin just like that, and moreover, didn''t want to be unfair to Wei Zhengsheng just because she was worried about Qin Gengxin. She didn''t want to waste other people''s time. Xian Guiying still didn''t know what had happened between the Qin Family and the Xian Family. Qin Gengxin secretly liked her for years, but he always stayed away from her. She was really curious. ? ? ? ? Five days later. Qin Gengxin finished taking a shower and came out of the bathroom and immediately saw Xian Guiying was busy chatting with someone on the computer. He walked over to look, but Xian Guiying immediately closed the window. Even so, he managed to steal a glance at the content of their conversation. ''Guiying, I''ve separated the assets that Qin Gengxin transferred to you. When do you plan to transfer them back to him?'' ''In these two days, I''ll be watching his movements and see when I can return them to him.'' These few words caused Qin Gengxin to look at her. Xian Guiying shifted her gaze to him. "Before going to bed, take your temperature once more and take medicine prescribed by the doctor. I estimate that you will recover more or less tomorrow or the day after." "What are your plans when my illness recovers?" Qin Gengxin went to the fridge to get a can of beer and opened it. He walked into the living room and asked. Seeing that he wanted to drink again, Xian Guiying immediately stood up and took the beer can in his hand. "Are you addicted to drinking? When did you ask the owner of the supermarket to deliver the beer?" Qin Gengxin looked at the beer can in her hand. "While you go out to buy vegetables." Xian Guiying poked her cheeks with her tongue. "I guess I shouldn''t call you by your name. I should call you Madman Qin!" "Just looking at the way you''ve acted towards me these few days, hot and cold, I''m going crazy from that torture." Qin Gengxin rolled his eyes and grabbed the beer in her hand. Xian Guiying frowned and hid the beer can behind her. She raised her head and asked, "When do I get hot and cold?" Qin Gengxin looked at her helplessly. He suddenly put his arm around her waist and pulled her to his embrace, staring at the woman whose head was half shorter than his, "Like now, even though you care so much about me, every time I want to step closer to you, you will calmly retreat." Xian Guiying blinked. She wanted to struggle free from his embrace, but Qin Gengxin firmly restrained her. He lowered his head and pressed his lips to hers while saying, "Xian Guiying, just admit it. Admit that you can''t let me go, admit you still love me so much. Is that hard?" "You misunderstood! Let go!" Her heart felt as if it had been tapped into his chest. She raised her hand and pushed him away. Qin Gengxin held her waist tightly, while his other hand held her hand that was on his chest, their fingers intertwined together. Xian Guiying wanted to pull back her hand, but he grabbed her five fingers tightly, kissed the corner of her lips, then said softly next to her mouth. "Do you really think that I am someone you can kick whenever you like? Guiying, I gave you a chance, but you didn''t want it. From now on, you will never marry anyone but me!" Chapter 695 - What Do You Want Me To Do Xian Guiying was actually very upset. Whenever she saw Qin Gengxin''s temperature increase, she would worry about him and would lose her sleep all night. However, every time he wanted to approach her after seeing her concern, she really wanted to run away and retreat. Xian Guiying had no idea what had happened to her. She didn''t know if she was scared, tired, or something. Suddenly, her thought was seen through by him and she immediately became anxious. "Qin Gengxin! Stop being like this. Let me go first!" Qin Gengxin forcefully pulled her into his embrace. The beer can she''s holding fell from her hand, splashing to the floor with a soft thud sound. Xian Guiying''s eyes widened. With a frown, she tried to push him away. "Qin Gengx--" "At that time, you kept asking me why any woman could be with me, only you couldn''t?" He squeezed her wrist and said, "Because I f*cking put you in my heart a long time ago! Because I f*cking clearly knew I couldn''t have anything to do with you, but I still fell in love with you. Other than letting you by my side to protect you, I can''t do anything else! I love you, but I can''t be with you! I don''t want to hurt you!" Every word he said made Xian Guiying gritted her teeth, but it somehow calmed her down. She looked at him silently. ''I love you, but I can''t be with you.'' ''I don''t want to hurt you.'' Her eyes reddened, but she let him hold her wrist, let him hold her domineeringly in his arms. She then asked in a very soft voice. "Why can''t you love me? Qin Gengxin, I know there seems to be something going on between my grandfather and your grandmother, but why does it affect us? Why can''t you give me the answer? Why did your parents agree to our marriage? Was it because I''m pregnant? If I wasn''t pregnant, nothing really wouldn''t happen between us, right?" Qin Gengxin''s black eyes locked onto her reddened eyes. He finally saw the accusation in her eyes. After so many days, he finally saw that her eyes were neither rational nor calm. He couldn''t bear to see her like this. He put her hands down and placed his hand around her shoulder, pressing her head to his chest. "It''s all my fault, it''s all my fault." Xian Guiying didn''t struggle as she pushed her face to his chest, feeling very wronged in her heart. "I made a wrong choice." Qin Gengxin hugged her and stroked her hair gently. "I shouldn''t have avoided your feelings from the very beginning. If I chose to be with you from the beginning and we faced this together, those so-called memories and the past won''t affect us. Guiying, I''m not as good as you. I said that I didn''t want to hurt you, but in reality, I used my weakness and cowardice to hurt you. I''m so sorry." "At this moment, other than using everything in my power to compensate you, I don''t know what else to do. Please forgive me. I''m not that smart to the point where I can easily do everything. I really don''t know what to do without you and Qianqian anymore." Xian Guiying closed her eyes and listened to his words carefully. Her eyelashes were wet with tears. "I''ve been thinking countless times about how I can get you back to me and how I can make Qianqian call me daddy." He kept stroking her hair. "Guiying, what should I do? What do you want me to do?" Xian Guiying remained silent. Qin Gengxin hugged her tightly. "Tell me, what should I do? Tell me." After hesitating for a moment, Xian Guiying wrapped her hands gently around his waist. Qin Gengxin felt her acceptance and hugged her tighter. "I accept your apology." She said softly, "I didn''t teach Qianqian not to acknowledge her father. The child was too sensitive. At that time, according to three years of child''s knowledge, she thought her father didn''t love her, didn''t want her, so she became like this. She was sad." "I know." Qin Gengxin hugged her tightly. As he spoke, he loosened his grip gently but not completely let her go. He bent down and kissed her lips. "I will do my best to win back my daughter''s heart. I will not let her just remember Uncle Wei''s good looks." Xian Guiying immediately laughed when she heard his sour words. She didn''t want him to keep hugging her like this and started pushing him away. "Go take your medicine and go to bed early. I already said that I accept your apology. We can discuss other things later." However, before she could say other things, her lips were sealed again by him. When their lips touched, Xian Guiying''s stubborn feelings from twelve years ago finally drowned her. Finally, she was cherished by the man she loves and she didn''t want to push him away again. Just like what Xian Zihao had once said, if they really destroy each other, then let it be! Closing her eyes, she threw her arm over his shoulder and reciprocated his kiss. Qin Gengxin''s kiss was getting deeper and hotter until she felt the natural physiological response of his lower body. Xian Guiying''s body stiffened and she immediately retreated her head back, avoiding his lips. She looked up only to see the bottomless abyss in his eyes. "I still have work to do and a video call with Qianqian. Otherwise, the girl won''t sleep. You should take medicine and go back to your bedroom." Ignoring her words, Qin Gengxin sealed her lips again. Only then Xian Guiying realized that he was leading her towards the bedroom. Her heart was beating fast and her memory of that night in the hotel suddenly came back to her, burning her body with a passion. She turned her head and buried her face in his neck to avoid his kiss, whispering, "Don''t be like this." She panicked and didn''t know what to do. She was a woman who was almost thirty years old. Who believed her if she said she still feels awkward in this department? However, throughout her life, she only suffered those passions when she was in a hotel with Qin Gengxin that night. She still remembered the pain that made her feel like she wanted to die, that she hurriedly put on her clothes and ran out of the hotel the next day. "Qin Gengxin." Xian Guiying was slightly confused. As his kiss moved to her ear, she shuddered and called his name. Qin Gengxin stopped kissing her and slowly raised his head to look at her. Xian Guiying looked at him with a bit of embarrassment and pointed to his face. "You''re still sick. Even though the rash on your face has subsided, you still have a high fever." Qin Gengxin held her tightly, not letting her escape. With his deep black eyes, he stared at her for a while before asking, "Have you done it with Wei Zhengsheng?" It was clear that he had acted like he didn''t care, but in reality, he cared too much. Xian Guiying said helplessly, "He and I have never had any relationship, so how can we do this?" Chapter 696 - I Think I Just Saw Daddy On Screen Xian Guiying frowned. "Wei Zhengsheng and I--" Qin Gengxin no longer wanted to listen to her talk about another man and immediately kissed her again. Xian Guiying''s clear eyes gradually became blurred. She slowly closed her eyes. Qin Gengxin pressed his lips against her and said in a hoarse voice. "Did you by any chance eat an elixir?" Xian Guiying was shocked and looked at him doubtfully. Qin Gengxin had an expression that seemed as if he was going to drown to death as he said hoarsely, "Otherwise, why are you still so tender after having already given birth to a child? No one will believe it if someone says that you, Xian Guiying, are a pure girl who has not yet experienced the world." As he spoke, his hands were already inside her nightgown, caressing her waist. Xian Guiying immediately pushed him away. "You bastard. Why''d you always use your lower body to think! You just want to say that I''m not young anymore! I wonder which dog ate my twelve years of youth! Get out of my way!" This time, Qin Gengxin didn''t hug her and pulled her down onto the bed with him. However, when Xian Guiying wanted to get up, he quickly grabbed her waist and pulled her back to his embrace. "Let me go!" "Alright, that''s enough. I''m just teasing you. My head hurts. Stop torturing me and let me sleep for a while." "Then sleep alone. I''ll go back to the guest room." Qin Gengxin''s grip on her waist become tighter as he whined, "No! I want to hug you." Xian Guiying pushed him again, but in the end, she was hugged by him tightly. At the same time, Qin Gengxin used his legs to pull a blanket over them and covered their bodies. He kissed his forehead, then gently kissed her hair before closing his eyes. Xian Guiying raised her eyes. She thought a pervert had possessed his body, but it looked like he still knew he''s a sick person. Actually, sleeping in his arms was very comfortable, so she didn''t struggle and just turned her body around, looking at his closed eyes. After a while, she finally said, "Qin Gengxin." "Hmm?" He hugged her, put his head close to hers, and whispered an answer. However, Xian Guiying didn''t say anything more. She subconsciously wanted to call his name. She wanted to know if this warm feeling was real or just a dream. That it was just an illusion. She smiled. "It''s nothing. Go to sleep." "En." He answered lazily in her ear and hugged her tighter. Xian Guiying was afraid that her daughter would miss her, so she turned around and immediately saw Qin Gengxin''s phone on the bedside table. She took it and opened her skype account. She immediately clicked a video call button, and the call was finally connected after about half a minute. Qin Wenqian''s face immediately appeared on the screen. Xian Guiying was afraid that the child and Xian Zihao would see the person lying next to her, so she zoomed the camera to her face. Qin Wenqian happily waved her hand at the screen and shouted, "Mommy!" Hearing the child''s happy voice, Xian Guiying smiled and said, "Why aren''t you sleeping yet?" "Mommy, obviously you said that you would video call with me every night. I''m waiting for you!" "Spoiled girl, now that you''ve seen mommy, go to sleep. Oh, by the way, did your uncle take you to the swimming pool today?" "Yes, mommy! Uncle taught me how to swim too! Mommy, why won''t you talk to me again? Why did you ask me to sleep as soon as you saw me?" Qin Wenqian pouted. "Because it''s too late now. Other people''s children have already fallen asleep, so Qianqian should go to sleep too." Xian Guiying''s voice was very soft. Xian Zihao went to the bedroom and took Qin Wenqian''s pajamas. Seeing the child talking with Xian Guiying, he walked over and said, "Little girl, come here. Uncle will help you change into your pajamas." Qin Wenqian pouted. "I want to talk to mommy a little more!" Xian Guiying laughed. "Brother, you really have the image of a nobleman. If sister-in-law saw this, what would she think? When you were at home with your two children, were you the same?" Xian Zihao just glanced at her and ignored her question. But then, he did double-takes at the screen. "Why aren''t you using a laptop?" At this point, Qin Gengxin, who was next to Xian Guiying, suddenly stuck out his head and grabbed the phone in her hand. The image of the two of them immediately appeared on the screen. Xian Guiying was stunned and couldn''t react fast. Qin Gengxin spoke on the phone, "Qianqian, be good, let uncle coax you to sleep and let him tell you some more stories." After that, he immediately ended the video call. "Qin Gengxin! What are you doing?!" Xian Guiying hit his shoulder. "Give me back the phone!" "If you keep talking with Qianqian, the child will become more energetic. She won''t go to sleep." Qin Gengxin threw his phone to the side and hugged her, saying, "You should sleep too." Xian Guiying glared at him. Her face burned from the thought that Xian Zihao had found out that she was lying next to Qin Gengxin. "My brother saw it!" "So what? Let him see it. After all, you are my wife. Are you afraid of him seeing us lying together?" Qin Gengxin patted her head gently, coaxing her like a child. "Alright, stop playing around and go to sleep." "Who''s the one causing the problem here?" Xian Guiying pursed her lips angrily. "Alright, alright. I''m the one making the fuss. Let''s sleep. I have a headache." Xian Guiying: "..." She realized that she really couldn''t control her anger in front of Qin Gengxin. She really wanted to beat him, but she decided to hold back her anger when she saw his slightly pale face. She thought about how she should explain it to her daughter and brother when she returned home soon. ? ? ? ? On the other side, Qin Wenqian looked at the black computer screen blankly. She turned her head to Xian Zihao, who was standing there with a calm expression. "Uncle." She said in a daze, "I think I just saw daddy on screen ..." Xian Zihao raised his eyebrow and with a faint smile, he said, "You''re right." "Huh?" Qin Wenqian looked at him in shock, then jumped off the couch, ran to his legs, and hugged him as she said, "Uncle, then are mommy and daddy lying together? Are they going to give me a baby brother?" Xian Zihao smiled and took the little girl in his arms. "Stupid girl, stop thinking about that. Let''s go to sleep." "Uncle, you didn''t answer my question." "Even if I tell you, I''m afraid you won''t understand. Go to sleep, hmm?" "Oh ..." Qin Wenqian raised her hand and bit her thumb. She obediently put her head on his shoulder. "So mommy and daddy are together." Chapter 697 - I Will Accompany You To The End (M) ***Chapter below consists of mature scenes that are not suitable for a younger audience. Please read it at your own awareness.*** . . Xian Guiying was awakened by the dazzling sunlight. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Qin Gengxin''s face. His face was still paler, but the rash had started to disappear. She stared at him blankly before slowly trying to move away from his embrace. However, as she moved slightly, Qin Gengxin suddenly hugged her more tightly and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Xian Guiying''s body immediately stiffened. She leaned into his embrace quietly for a while, then carefully tried to leave. "Where are you going?" Suddenly, a hoarse and light voice came from above her head. "After being hugged like this all night, I''m sweating. I want to take a shower." She said. "Shower later." After saying that, Qin Gengxin suddenly bent his head down and kissed her lips. Xian Guiying raised her hand to his chest. She didn''t know whether to resist or obey. In the past, there were always people who said that she was too unreasonable. As a woman, one could never learn to be soft. As if seeing her hesitation, Qin Gengxin deeply kissed her and held her hand on his chest, then gently pulled it to the side. Xian Guiying slowly closed her eyes, and when his kiss landed on her neck, she instinctively gently twisted her head away. Her slender white neck shone like snow and was so alluring under the morning sunlight. She looked away from him. "If we''re going to face our future together, no matter what, I won''t do anything to hurt you again, believe me." Qin Gengxin said in a hoarse voice. Xian Guiying knew what he meant. She sniffed and then looked at him with a smile, agreeing without a voice. They both look at each other. Then, she slowly raised her hands, wrapped them around his neck, and gently said, "No matter what happens to Qin Corporation in the future, whether they are there or not, I believe that with your ability, you can definitely rise again. A single Bai Group couldn''t destroy you." Qin Gengxin smiled as he kissed her forehead. "Only you know the real me." There was no need for any extravagant words as both of them understood each other very well. He knew that she always loved him, just as she knew that he had also loved and protected her all this time. If Qin Gengxin wanted to deal with Mrs. Bai, he wouldn''t fight her face to face. He would come up with a plan. Qin Gengxin suddenly hugged Xian Guiying tightly and whispered against her lips, "What should I do? I don''t even know when I loved you so much. Do you think this is retribution from the past life?" Suddenly, Xian Guiying''s eyes filled with tears. She hugged his shoulders tightly and said with closed eyes, "Let''s not push each other away anymore, okay? Qin Gengxin, you were the one who gave me the wings and let me be an elite woman in the business circle in Boston. You used all your resources and relationships with others to support me. I promised that I would accompany you as long as you don''t push me against my will. I don''t need your protection. I want to stand side by side with you and walk together." Qin Gengxin didn''t answer, but he quietly agreed to it. He slowly raised his head and gently kissed her lips. The kiss slowly got deeper until his breathing became more and more ragged. ''I will accompany you to the end. As long as you are willing.'' Qin Gengxin''s hands moved back and forth on her back, and the thin silk dress on her body made a soft grinding sound. The deep kiss had made her mind more and more confused. The air was filled with the smell of the two of them, and the desire became stronger. Xian Guiying was pressed against the soft bed. Qin Gengxin slowly took off her nightdress and placed her hands on his chest. The faint fragrance emitted by her perky and soft body gave off a special kind of feeling. Both of their clothes slid from the bed to the ground. Qin Gengxin kissed her lips while gently rubbing the softness on her chest. He lowered his head and kissed the valley of her chest. With his tongue, he licked and bit the rosy taut. His hands gripped her panties gently, pulling them over her thighs, letting them fall from her bare feet. "Nggh.." Xian Guiying softly moaned. Her moans overflowed as her body began to emit something hot and moist. In front of Qin Gengxin, she suddenly discovered that she was actually like a teenage girl who could only let him do as he pleased. It was no longer just like the night many years ago. Her hands were suddenly grabbed by him and placed between her head. Qin Gengxin''s breathing hastened as he pried her legs open. His fingers probed into her. In and out. In and out. Xian Guiying felt as if all the cells in her body had been ignited. Her body was twisting around on the bed, asking for more. Qin Gengxin slowly released her rosy taut, lifted his head, and licked her earlobe, slowly relaxing her tense body. He seemed afraid that she wasn''t ready. Xian Guiying bit her lip to keep herself from making a sound, but her body''s reaction couldn''t escape his eyes. Qin Gengxin''s movements became more and more impudent, constantly stimulating her sensitive areas. She finally gave up. "Ah.." "Wait! Qin Gengxin, wait!" "You want me to stop at a time like this?" "At least we should use some protection, right?" "Are you thinking about protection now?" "What? It''s an important thing." "Why? Even if there is another one, we will raise it." "That won''t happen! Qianqian, she--" "Won''t it be nice if she has another friend? No, I won''t listen to you." "You! Ah ~" While the two of them were talking, Qin Gengxin suddenly took advantage of her unawareness to thrust inside hers. Even though Xian Guiying had already prepared herself, she still winced in pain. It''s been a while since they were both being intimate. Qin Gengxin kissed her lips gently. As he moved, he whispered against her lips, "I''m sorry ... I''m sorry." Knowing what he meant by sorry, Xian Guiying closed her eyes, held back her tears, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed his lips. This kiss destroyed all of Qin Gengxin''s rationality. His tongue moved violently in her mouth. Xian Guiying found that she really missed him. Missed the person she once hated to the bone. Qin Gengxin pressed her hard against the bed. He bit her lower lips before slowly releasing them and burying his head deep in her neck. "Guiying." His whole body was covered in sweat. Her bare legs were wrapped tightly around his waist. She bit her lip hard, trying to control her moan. A fierce slapping sound echoed in the bedroom. Each thrust was very deep and heavy. Xian Guiying gripped his arm tightly. Such a strong impact was almost unbearable. She was as soft as a cotton ball. With a final thrust, they both finally came together. ? ? ? ? As Xian Guiying turned her body to her side and closed her eyes to rest, Qin Gengxin bent down and whispered into her ear, "The most famous aloof beauty is finally mine. There are many men who admire you, but only I, Qin Gengxin, know how enchanting you are. Only I can see you like this." He repeatedly kissed her cheeks as he said this. Xian Guiying frowned. She lazily raised her hand and patted his face lightly, pushing him away. "Stop bothering me. Let me rest. If you keep on being so glib with your words, I" She opened her eyes, only to see that his eyes were filled with tender love, and the curse that was about to come out of her mouth was immediately retracted. "I''ll help you shower." It was unknown if it was because she''s not done it in a long time or if she''s only done it once in her life, but her body was really in pain. "No need, I''ll go by myself." Xian Guiying endured the pain and held a blanket to cover her body. Qin Gengxin tried to hug her, but she slapped his hand away. "Stop touching me. I''m not like you who are so wild!" Xian Guiying''s face burned with anger as she thought of his wild and fierce behavior just now. Qin Gengxin was stunned for a moment. Then, he suddenly laughed out loud. "What are you laughing at?" Xian Guiying wrapped the blanket around her body and looked at him. She got up and was about to take a shower when suddenly he grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms. He kissed her forehead, her nose and pecked her lips. "Do you really think I slept with other women or Kelsey?" He smiled and hugged her tightly. "Shouldn''t you know me very well? Do you really think I am such a person?" Chapter 698 - I’ll Wait For Her To Eat Until She’s Full Before Cutting Open Her Stomach Xian Guiying had a vague idea that he might just be putting on an act, but he was always so familiar with the women outside that it seemed like he had been hanging out with them for a long time, so she was no longer convinced. "Guiying, you should be clear that it is not easy for someone to rise in a business circle, especially since Qin Corporation is based on the management and marketing system left by my father. So even though I grew up to be strong, there are still many weaknesses inside me. I need a lot of help from outside and I have to spend a lot of time pretending to be civil with those elites. But I assure you, although when I was eighteen, I was a bit of a bastard and slept with other women twice, all these years, after knowing you, I really haven''t touched any of those women, not even once." He slept with another woman only twice when he was eighteen years old? How could Qin Gengxin not feel embarrassed at all when he uttered those words? According to one of her past conversations with Xian Zihao, he mentioned that Qin Gengxin had been fighting with one of the brothers from back then because of a woman. There were many women by his side and every day, there were many men looking for a fight with him. Xian Guiying gave him a sidelong glance, but she believed that in the years since they had met, he had not touched any women at all, or else how could he have gotten rid of them so easily? As for his teenage years, it seemed like she shouldn''t care too much about them. After all, they hadn''t met at that time. When she was still in high school, she was pulled to a bar by a good sister and was almost kissed by a man. Luckily, one of her friends saved her, otherwise, she might not be her current self. After thinking about it, she just asked, "You really haven''t touched them?" "There isn''t one." Qin Gengxin seemed to regret his past actions. However, the next moment, Xian Guiying''s faint smile made him feel more excited. He raised his eyebrow and looked at her. "You have to know, I''m not such a casual man!" Xian Guiying was initially pleased with his honesty, but after hearing his words, she pushed him away and rolled her eyes. With "tsk", she got up and covered herself with a blanket again. Qin Gengxin immediately smiled like a flower as he tried to grab her hand. "Guiying, come here, let''s hug for a while ~" "Can you stop being so cheap?" She glared at him. Her heart was uneased and she felt that everything was moving fast. Still, Qin Gengxin laughed in a cheap and contented way. "So what if I''m cheap? I''m only shameless and cheap around you." Seeing his arrogant expression, Xian Guiying just speechlessly got up from the bed and walked out of the bedroom, into the bathroom to take a shower. The water from the shower slowly ran over her body, and she saw faint red marks on her shoulders and elsewhere, all because of the intensity of what had just happened. Xian Guiying stood there motionless as the hot steam around her rose. What can not be obtained was always the best. Over the past decade, she had felt heartache, felt like dying, and planned to give up completely. However, in the end, she would still return to her starting point. Wasn''t it because she never got it that she was so reluctant to part with it? But now that she''s got it, why did she feel like she was out of place? Xian Guiying rubbed her arms and body in a daze. She went to get a shower bottle and stared blankly in the corner of the bathroom for a very long time. Why did she feel like she was missing something? Something else. Once she was done with her shower, she opened the bathroom door and immediately saw Qin Gengxin coming out of the study room with an unknown document. He held the document in one hand and held the phone on his shoulder with his head tilted as he read it. "Yes, I have the copy in my hand too. Give it to Mr. Hendrickson." As he spoke, he saw Xian Guiying had finished taking a shower and was looking at him. He then said softly into the phone, "Do as I say. Wait for my news." He placed the document and his phone on the bedside table and went to hug her. He pecked her lips and smelled the comforting fragrance on her body, then hugged her even tighter, saying, "At first, I wanted to take a shower with you, but I''m afraid you will chase me away as if I were a stray wolf." "Hooligan!" Xian Guiying shot him at a glance. She had just finished taking a shower and was thirsty, so she decided to drink some water. Qin Gengxin laughed and followed behind her. "If I can''t be a hooligan with you, should I try it with other women? What''s more, even if I do get involved with other women, would you immediately skin them?" The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. She looked at him over her shoulder. "You want to try?" Qin Gengxin smiled as he lifted two fingers towards his forehead. He closed his eyes and pretended to think. "Hmm..Let me think, who are the girls who have been trying to contact me recently." Xian Guiying just smiled at his behavior. Qin Gengxin had always been like this. He always had a glib tongue in front of women, but in reality, he was a wise and humble man. He was just seriously discussing business matters and now he was showing off again. She suddenly stopped. "Has your fever gone? There''s no more rash on your body?" "How is it? Do I look more handsome than before?" Xian Guiying frowned in displeasure. "If you continue to be so unruly, I won''t care about you anymore." Qin Gengxin immediately put away his roguish smile and curled his lips. "It''s alright. My fever reduced last night. If not, how can I have the strength to continue to last so long?" Xian Guiying ignored him and went to pour down water for herself. After that, she went back to the bedroom and saw a document placed on the bedside table. Even though she knew that Qin Gengxin might have done something to the Bai Group, she didn''t know whether she should have asked about it. Just as she hesitated, his voice suddenly came from next to her ear. "I plan to completely change the way Qin Corporation runs and take advantage of this setback to turn part of the company into new management." It was clear that he had spent a lot of effort doing this. Xian Guiying looked at him. She suddenly smiled. "It seems like I still didn''t trust you enough. At that time at the Royale Nightclub, I thought you --" "If I can''t fool you and Xian Zihao, how can I hide from Mrs. Bai''s eyes?" Qin Gengxin said indifferently. "A few days after I showed up at the Royale Nightclub, Mrs. Bai planted some people there to watch over me. So now you know the reason why I''d spent my time over there." Xian Guiying thought for a moment before saying, "Mrs. Bai turned down my brother''s request. Her relationship with my brother was pretty good, but she turned down his request to meet this time. Some time ago, she came to Boston and we coincidentally met and were on the same plane, but I heard that she recently returned to New York. " "She had long wanted to swallow some of the Qin Corporation projects and this time, she took the advantage in the name of avenging her daughter, openly consuming everything in Qin''s. I''ll wait for her to eat until she''s full before cutting open her stomach." Qin Gengxin said as he took a cigarette from the coffee table and was about to put it in his mouth when suddenly he felt a pair of eyes staring at him. He paused and looked up to see Xian Guiying staring at the cigarette in his hand. After hesitation, he put it back. "You weren''t addicted to cigarettes before." She said. Qin Gengxin smiled. "Men are always anxious these days and smoke when they are upset. I am too annoyed and have too many things on my mind. Besides drinking, I can only smoke." "Don''t smoke anymore." Xian Guiying said softly. Qin Gengxin looked at her, then pursed his lips. "Alright." Chapter 699 - Let’s Have Another Child Xian Guiying''s body was exhausted, and she really didn''t want to cook breakfast for herself. She decided to change her clothes, and as she changed the clothes, she said to Qin Gengxin, who was in the living room. "What exactly happened between you and Bai Nuying? What has caused Mrs. Bai to suddenly take revenge on you?" "What do you think?" He asked a question instead of answering her from the outside. "What do I think? How should I know? Bai Nuying has always liked you. She didn''t care whether you were married or not and always insisted on being with you. Indeed, in this kind of world, even if one were to marry, they could still leave. Many women who wish to ruin others'' marriages have this kind of thought, thinking that their love is not against the law. They do not want to sacrifice their love, so they have to sacrifice someone else''s family." "She knows that Qianqian is our daughter." Xian Guiying immediately became silent. After she changed her clothes, she pushed open the door and walked out, looking at Qin Gengxin, who had just returned from the study with a document in his hand. Looking at his face, which was still as handsome as before, she thought to herself. When Bai Nuying found out that the man who she loved so much not only had a wife but also had a child, she must be very sad. Xian Guiying then said, "Then she seems to have a conscience and won''t bother you anymore." "Who knows if she''s still planning on pestering me again or not. She was locked in her house by her mother and won''t be able to go out. Mrs. Bai was afraid that she would plead on my behalf." Qin Gengxin suddenly remembered the last time Bai Nuying calling him. He had asked her what she had said to Xian Guiying on the phone when Qianqian was dying. Qin Gengxin''s gaze suddenly fell on Xian Guiying''s face as he thought of the words Bai Nuying had said. Xian Guiying was just about to make a call and ordered for takeout when Qin Gengxin suddenly said, "Don''t order for takeout." She turned around, puzzled, only to see him looking at the time. "It''s almost noon. Let''s go to your place and buy Qianqian some delicious food. There is also Xian Zihao. He still has a lot of things to do in China. This is our family affair. Even if he is your brother, there is no need for you to bother him too much." Qin Gengxin walked over and put her arm around Xian Guiying''s shoulder. "Huang Jingguo''s wife has brought their son to see him at work these last two years." Xian Guiying didn''t understand his sudden change in topic, so she looked at him quietly. She heard him say, "I saw a little boy grow up, watched him learn to call his parents ''mom and dad'', watched him learn to walk, watched him hug his mother''s neck, and said that he would protect her when he grows up." Xian Guiying''s eyes showed some emotion as she listened to him. "Guiying, I really missed a lot of good things between you and Qianqian. I don''t want to be left behind and I don''t want to make mistakes anymore. Give me a chance, okay?" She put her arms around his waist and leaned into his embrace. She looked up at him and said, "I thought you would never want to know how Qianqian would grow up. It seems like Huang Jingguo has done a lot of good!" Qin Gengxin smiled and pecked on her lips. "Indeed, the boy is very smart. He even told you about my whereabouts in Royale Nightclub." "So you knew?" "At first I didn''t know, but I guessed it. Then he told me about it on the phone." Then Qin Gengxin suddenly kissed her ear and whispered in it, "Why don''t we have another child and let me have a taste of being a father to a newborn baby?" The smile in Xian Guiying''s eyes gradually faded as she directly replied, "No." Qin Gengxin froze, looking at her expression. Xian Guiying raised her eyes and looked at him seriously, "Qianqian''s health is not good. If I had another child, I would definitely spend my time taking care of the baby. I don''t want her to feel sad and I don''t want to give only half my love to her. Her body is too weak and as long as she doesn''t reach the age of six, I won''t dare think of anything else." Qin Gengxin looked at her for a long time. He didn''t say yes or say no. He only patted her back in a comforting manner. "Qianqian will grow up healthy and fine. Whether we still have children or not, that won''t affect her. She''s our treasure forever, hmm?" He kissed her forehead lightly, "I am too anxious and wanted to make it up to you, but I neglected your protection of Qianqian. But Guiying, she is also my daughter, so my love for her is above all else." Xian Guiying nodded. "I know. I may be too extreme, but Qianqian-" "I understand." He held her and didn''t let her continue. He already understood what she was trying to say. ? ? ? ? In hypermarkets located in the city center, Xian Guiying occasionally glanced at Qin Gengxin, who was pushing a shopping cart while she picking out Qianqian''s favorite snack. It had been more than twelve years and they finally had such a warm relationship. This made Xian Guiying feel like this wasn''t real, like she was dreaming, but she could see Qin Gengxin behind her every time she turned around. Finally, when Xian Guiying turned around for the fifth time, Qin Gengxin noticed it and smiled, but he did not expose her. Actually, no matter how mature a person''s heart was, they would always be cautious when it came to relationships. Loving someone and accepting someone was not that easy either. "What are you laughing at?" Xian Guiying held a box of potato chips in her hand, considering whether she should buy them for Qianqian as well. After that, she turned around and saw him smile. "Are you sure your body is all right? Before we leave, your temperature is 37 degrees. Even if you don''t have a very high fever, the temperature is a few degrees warmer than a normal adult. You need to go to the hospital for a check-up once more. If the doctor is convinced that your infection is gone, then we will go to see Qianqian." Xian Guiying was always so careful when it came to her daughter. Qin Gengxin didn''t know how small a woman''s heart would be when she became a mother. "Alright, let''s go to the hospital first." Qin Gengxin was also afraid that he would infect the child. He was a grown-up man and even if he had a high fever, he still could endure it, but the child can''t. Seeing how obedient he was now, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but take another glance at him. She stuffed the potato chips into the shopping cart before continuing on her way. When she reached the yogurt cabinet, she hesitated which yogurt she should buy. When she turned around, she saw Qin Gengxin looking at a shelf of children''s toys. Xian Guiying pulled out a box of yogurt, looking at the nutrition list on it. "Kids can''t always drink yogurt. These things can''t replenish the water in their body and their resistance will be greatly reduced." Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the other side. Xian Guiying raised her head and saw Wei Shanyuan, whom she hadn''t seen for a while, standing on the other side of the yogurt cabinet with a new towel and some new daily necessities. Chapter 700 - Do You Think That Life Is Just Like A Movie And Every Day Is So Thrilling She was stunned. "When did you come to America?" Wei Shanyuan smiled and glanced at Qin Gengxin, who was choosing gifts for his daughter on a toy shelf not far away. "I just arrived early this morning and will probably be staying here for a while, so I''m out to buy some daily necessities." "Isn''t it hard for the higher-ups to give you a vacation? Why did you suddenly come here? There are so many patients waiting for you at home. Don''t tell me you resign? Or did you skip your work and fly here quietly?" Wei Shanyuan had a very easy-going personality that he could casually joke around with everyone. Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh as she spoke. Wei Shanyuan seemed to want to say something, but seeing Qin Gengxin had already pushed the cart and walked over them, he could only say, "I''m coming for a walk." Wei Zhengsheng''s parents were here, so it was not strange that Wei Shanyuan would come here and visit them. However, Xian Guiying could guess that the reason why Wei Shanyuan hesitated was because of Wei Zhengsheng. She looked at him and the words she said that day in front of the two Elders of the Wei Family had been completely forgotten, and she suddenly did not know how to explain or say anything. "Shanyuan, I..." She was about to speak when she saw Wei Shanyuan glance in the direction behind her. Qin Gengxin obviously saw him as well. However, he was not that familiar with him. When Qin Wenqian was in critical condition, Wei Shanyuan was the one who made the fake death certificate. "Dr. Wei?" Qin Gengxin opened his mouth first. There was estrangement in his eyes before he smiled politely. "What a coincidence!" Qin Gengxin didn''t ask why Wei Shanyuan came to America. With his mind smarter than anyone else''s, how could he not see that it had something to do with Wei Zhengsheng? He didn''t ask why Wei Shanyuan was here but just greeted him with a polite greeting. Wei Shanyuan smiled, "Indeed, it is a coincidence. President Qin does not look too good. You have lost a lot of weight." Xian Guiying was just about to say that he had measles and fever, but before she could say anything, Qin Gengxin smiled and said, "A constant exercise in bed made me lose a lot of weight." Xian Guiying: "" Wei Shanyuan: "" Xian Guiying immediately glared at him. Qin Gengxin ignored her gaze and affectionately held her hand and asked, "Are you done? When she replied, Qin Gengxin directly put his arm around her shoulder and pushed her forward gently, showing no intention to let her continue chatting with Wei Shanyuan. He then glanced at Wei Shanyuan and said, "We''ve finished buying our stuff. Dr. Wei, you can take your time." Wei Shanyuan only pursed his lips without saying anything. Xian Guiying, on the other hand, stopped hesitantly and turned around to look at him. Wei Shanyuan was looking at the two of them with an indifferent expression. She sighed as Qin Gengxin continued pushing her forward. "Could something have happened in the Wei Family for him to suddenly come to America?" "How can there be so many things that can happen? Do you think that life is just like a movie and every day is so thrilling?" Qin Gengxin said. "Your uneasiness is due to me, but I will help you find a sense of security as soon as possible. Xian Guiying, remember this. Although I, Qin Gengxin, have been a bastard in these few years, but I will never hurt you again!" Xian Guiying walked out of the hypermarket with such an overbearing attitude. She looked at Qin Gengxin over her shoulder, saying, "Glad to know that you realized you are a bastard." They both excitedly went to the hypermarket to buy stuff, then went to the hospital to examine Qin Gengxin''s body. As a result, the doctor said Qin Gengxin''s measles had just recovered, but he still carrying the remaining germs and was not allowed to touch the child immediately. The toys they had bought had to be sterilized for a few days before they could be given to the child to play with. They had to go back to Qin Gengxin''s apartment. Xian Guiying put all the food she bought at the hypermarket into the fridge. Seeing Qin Gengxin sitting on the couch with a disappointed expression, she couldn''t help but smile at him. "Are you disappointed that you can''t go to see Qianqian?" Qin Gengxin sighed. "A little, but compared to being disappointed, ensuring the child''s health is the most important. I''ll just wait a few more days." Since Xian Zihao saw her lying with Qin Gengxin, Xian Guiying had not called him. She thought for a moment, then picked up her phone to make a call. Once the call was connected, Xian Zihao''s voice came from the other end of the line, "What is it?" "Brother, did Qianqian come back from kindergarten?" "I just went downstairs to pick her up." "Qin Gengxin''s body is almost recovered, but the doctor told us to wait for two more days before he could come in contact with the child." "En." Xian Zihao answered calmly. Hearing that her brother didn''t have the slightest intention to ask her how things were going here, Xian Guiying didn''t feel it right opening her mouth. But after hesitating for a bit, she still awkwardly said, "Brother " "Have you made up with him?" Xian Zihao asked indifferently. Xian Guiying immediately gripped the phone tightly. "Hmm, it''s settled." "I know that you feel very guilty with Zhengsheng, but you can''t separate Qianqian from her father because of this guilt. In the past, I did have some objections between you and Qin Gengxin and I might as well have wanted the both of you to forget about each other, but now, since the matter is already settled, I won''t be against your choice." "Then the Wei Family " I''ll handle Zhengsheng''s situation. You know how he is. He won''t bother you. It''s just that his parents don''t understand it. They don''t understand what the young people are thinking. They thought you and Zhengsheng were only arguing, and even said that you were a good girl, and advised him to apologize, and even plan to marry you as his wife." "Then should I go and see them? Should I go and reexplain it?" "No need, first think of your own business. I''ll go and talk to the Wei Family. After all, Wei Zhengsheng has been by my side for years, I can still speak properly in front of them. With my identity as your brother, my words hold more weight than yours." Xian Guiying really felt that she shouldn''t show her face in front of Wei Zhengsheng''s parents anymore and she still felt ashamed for delaying their son''s life for years. Since Xian Zihao thought the same way, she gently said, "Then you must help me calm them down. Don''t make them sad." "Don''t think too much about it. Let me handle it, okay?" "Hmm." Before hanging up, she suddenly said, "I''ll go back with Qin Gengxin in a few days. As for Qianqian" "I will talk to her first. Although she is only four years old, she understands that her father and mother will be together. I will tell her some things about Qin Gengxin in a simple way." Xian Zihao would always know what was playing in his sister''s mind. Qin Wenqian longed for her father in her heart but was still a little angry. She refused to call Qin Gengxin ''daddy'' in front of him no matter what. As she hung up the phone, her eyes immediately met Qin Gengxin''s. She didn''t know how long he had been watching her. Chapter 701 - Let’s Find Time To Get Married Again Xian Guiying stared at him. "What''s wrong?" "Guiying, when you stand by the French window in that sunlight, your back looks so pretty." Qin Gengxin suddenly said. The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. "You better not use your sweet words on me. I am no longer a twenty-year-old girl who is easily deceived by sweet words, so I will not fall for your trick." "You are mine, to begin with. Why couldn''t I sweet-talk with you? I''m telling the truth." Qin Gengxin leaned back on the couch, looking at her with an intoxicating smile. "The famous Chinese business figure in Boston. You are indeed a Boston Goddess. But too bad to others because you are my goddess." Xian Guiying rolled her eyes. "Stop flattering me. I''m going to cook something. I haven''t eaten anything since this morning." As she spoke, she went to the kitchen to find food when Qin Gengxin suddenly pulled her forcibly to him, causing her to lose her foothold. Qin Gengxin pressed her down to his laps and kissed her cheek. "I''m hungry too ~" Although Xian Guiying didn''t know much about things between men and women and would be a little nervous in that department, but she was not so innocent that she couldn''t even listen to Qin Gengxin''s naughty words. She pushed him away, "Stop messing around, neither of us ate anything. I''ll make some food. We bought a lot of ingredients in the hypermarket, and if we don''t use it, it will spoil." "How could it spoil if you put them in the fridge for a day or two? Don''t find an excuse to fight. Don''t think that I didn''t know that you''re a shy woman ~" Qin Gengxin smiled as he once again kissed her cheek. "My little goddess is a shy woman ~" "You''re the shy one!" Xian Guiying''s face instantly turned a little hot. Perhaps after years of her love being rejected by the man she loved, she''s not used to his shamelessness and wanted to fight free from his embrace. However, Qin Gengxin held her tightly and moved his lips from her cheek to her lips. His tongue fiercely followed after hers. His intense kiss shattered her calmness, and Xian Guiying realized that for so many years, she had been missing him in every moment, even when her heart was bleeding. ''So this is how life is meant to be? If you really fall in love, you really won''t be able to extricate yourself?'' She thought she could get it out, but in the end, it was just a lie. She actually missed him so much, missed this man that she once hated to the bones. Qin Gengxin pushed her directly into the couch, burying his head deep into her chest. "Guiying, I know you''re resisting and rejecting me because you''re afraid of getting hurt again. I won''t hurt you again. Can you trust me?" His hoarse voice was heard in her ear. Xian Guiying closed her eyes and put her arms around his shoulder. "I trust you," she said. ? ? ? ? The sunlight outside gradually disappeared and dark clouds began to fill the sky. Soon it will rain, but inside the house, it was as warm as spring. She wanted to suppress the sensation on her body by grabbing the edge of the couch, but Qin Gengxin suddenly pulled her hand down and made her wrap her legs around his waist, feeling his force against her. Just like that, they started to get entangled on the couch. Xian Guiying couldn''t help but cry out. Qin Gengxin lowered his head to kiss her. Their kisses were mixed with their breathing. Qin Gengxin, whom Xian Guiying didn''t know how long had been celibate, seemed to have endless energy and forced her to rush into the clouds again and again. This combination of pain and pleasure caused her to be so tired that she could not move at all. It was unknown when they had returned to the bedroom and returned to the bed. Xian Guiying was lying on the bed with Qin Gengxin hugging her from behind while their lower body remained entangled. "I''ve already restrained myself enough " Seeing she was so tired, Qin Gengxin''s heart ached as he kissed the back of her neck. "Just let me sleep for a while. I''m so tired." "Go to sleep. I will be here when you wake up." Xian Guiying was really hungry, tired, and sleepy. Finally, she fell asleep. She slept for a long time. When she opened her eyes, the sky had turned dark, and the clock showed 5:10 p.m. Her whole body was in pain. Just as she was about to get up, she smelled a faint fragrance from outside the bedroom. She put on a nightgown she had bought a few days ago and walked out of the bedroom. "You''re awake?" Qin Gengxin placed a bowl of soup on the table. He was actually cooking. Xian Guiying had actually woken up from hunger. Seeing that there were already two plates of dishes and a bowl of soup on the table, she walked over and asked, "You made this?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her with a smile. "Aren''t you hungry? Go ahead and eat." Xian Guiying stared at his smiling expression and felt that it was unbelievable. Such an unruly man who seemed unreliable actually cooked for her? Was this really Qin Gengxin? Seeing that he had put down the tableware and that she was hungry, she walked over and sat down at the table without thinking too much. She raised her head and looked at the man in front of her. "How long have you been cooking these dishes? It''s all my favorite food." All these years living apart, he actually remembered her favorite food? "Hurry up and eat, don''t talk so much." Qin Gengxin had lost some weight from the fever these days. He sat down opposite of her and handed her the cutlery. Xian Guiying ate while looking at him. "If only you had been so reliable all this time." "When was I so unreliable?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow before saying proudly, "Men are always different whenever they are at home." Xian Guiying just smiled and ignored his complacent look. Seeing her eat, Qin Gengxin didn''t eat. Instead, he kept looking at her before suddenly saying, "Guiying, let''s find time to get married again." Xian Guiying almost choked. She raised her head and saw the seriousness in his eyes, "You''re serious. I.." Seeing that she seemed to be hesitating, Qin Gengxin continued, "In these few years after we got married, I never accompanied you back to the Xian Family, and I also never formally took you back to the Qin Family. Since Qin Corporation still needs time to recover, I will use this time to accompany you back to the country." Xian Guiying put down her chopstick and pondered for a moment. "Does your parents know about our divorce?" "Probably not. I didn''t tell them." "Then about Qin--" "They already know about the situation in Qin Corporation. My dad planned to come here, but I refused. I said that since the company was handed over to me, I''ll handle it myself." Xian Guiying thought Qin Gengxin''s grandmother and mother already knew about their divorce, so they must be extremely happy. But she didn''t expect Qin Gengxin would not tell them. Currently, Xian Zihao was the only one who knew about their divorce. As for the rest of the Xian Family, she wasn''t sure, but regardless of whether Xian Zihao had told them or not, she knew he was doing it for her own good. Xian Guiying thought for a moment but didn''t say anything more. She continued to eat. "Let''s talk about visiting Xian Family later." Chapter 702 - Say Hi To Daddy Seeing that she would rather go to the Qin Family instead of returning to the Xian Family, Qin Gengxin said, "Let''s go back to your home first." Xian Guiying frowned slightly but did not object. She only nodded her head in silence. "Guiying, Old Man Xian and your father are already old and we really can''t change their temperament. If you want happiness and harmony, then you have to be considerate and tolerant. They are your family. Also, we need to face the grudges between the previous generation together, so if you hide and refuse to go back, it won''t be easy." Seeing how serious Qin Gengxin was, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but ask, "What grudges do our families have exactly? I know that my grandfather made a lot of mistakes in his youth because of the strength he possessed, but--" Qin Gengxin said, "Finish your food first. I''ll tell you later." Xian Guiying looked at him calmly. "Speak." Qin Gengxin thought for a moment and then said, "My grandfather was framed by Xian Tingfeng and was sentenced to prison for his wrongdoings. He spent half his life in prison and finally committed suicide there." Xian Guiying was so shocked by this. She frowned, "How can that be? Although my grandfather was a bit overbearing because of the power he wielded, he did them for his own family, including the matter with Jiang Ruolan''s and Jiang Yijun''s mother. He was just a little selfish, so how can''t he frame your grandfather? That''s impossible." "Indeed, I have never been able to figure this out. Besides, Old Man Xian doesn''t know who my grandparents are, and I don''t know if he knows it now either. If he had known who my grandfather and grandmother were back then, even if you were pregnant, he would not have allowed you to marry into the Qin Family." While Xian Guiying was in shock, he continued, "As for when we got married, my grandmother was so angry that she fainted and was admitted to the hospital. That''s why you never saw her. My parents saw how big your belly was, and although my mother was unhappy, she accepted this marriage in the end." "Actually, Guiying, with my mother''s personality, it''s reasonable. She didn''t want you and Qianqian to suffer because of the grudges of the previous generation, but I know that she would think of my grandfather every time she saw you, which is why my mother treats you badly." "I understand." Xian Guiying said with a skeptical look on her face. "Why would my grandfather do such a thing? Does this have anything to do with your grandmother?" "Perhaps, but I''m not sure exactly what it is." Qin Gengxin said. Hearing him say so, Xian Guiying was even more certain of a guess in her heart. However, she couldn''t think of a specific reason for the story of the older generation. She could only hesitantly say, "I wonder if my brother knows about this." "He should know something or else he wouldn''t have concealed the fact that you were in Wuyuan from me back then." Xian Guiying sighed. "Truly a worrisome old man." ? ? ? ? "Uncle, is my mother coming back today?" Around 1 p.m, Qin Wenqian, who had returned from kindergarten, moved a small stool by the door and waited there. After waiting nearly an hour, she couldn''t help but run into the study and stand by the door to ask. Xian Zihao was replying to some domestic emails on his computer in the study. After hearing Qianqian''s voice, he looked up and smiled at her. "They called this morning and said they would be here around noon. They will arrive soon." "Oh ..." Qin Wenqian pouted as she turned to look at the quiet door, then asked aloud, "But why haven''t they gotten here yet?" Xian Zihao stood up and was about to take the impatient child to the balcony to take a look, but the door suddenly opened from outside before he could take the child. Qin Gengxin came inside with a lot of stuff in his hand. Qin Wenqian was about to grab Xian Zihao''s leg when she suddenly saw Qin Gengxin. She stood frozen in her place. Then, Xian Guiying walked behind him and closed the door. She tilted her head as she looked at the little girl and said, "Qianqian, mommy is home." Qin Wenqian was still staring blankly at Qin Gengxin. Xian Zihao had taught her to remember calling Qin Gengxin ''daddy'' when he arrived. However, right now, she just stared blankly at him. "Little girl, come and take a look at what daddy brought for you." Qin Gengxin took out the two boxes of new toys from a bag and walked towards her. He then squatted down in front of the child and looked at her with a smile. "Do you want them?" Qin Wenqian looked at him and instinctively hugged Xian Zihao''s legs. She then looked at Qin Gengxin awkwardly before seeing the toys in his hand. She pursed her lip and said, "I don''t like Transformers." The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. Xian Guiying walked over and said, "I''ve already said that Qianqian wouldn''t like them. Let my brother bring them back for Chiahao to play." Qin Wenqian ran straight to Xian Guiying''s legs. She hugged her legs, looking as if she missed her mother so much. Xian Guiying bent down and picked up the child. She then smiled at Xian Zihao. "Brother, I''m sorry for troubling you." "It''s fine. Qianqian is much more obedient than An Na." Xian Zihao smiled lightly and glanced at Qin Gengxin. Obedient? It was obvious that Qin Wenqian did not dare to be too impudent in front of her uncle. Xian Guiying immediately smiled and said, "When the time comes, we should gather the three children and see who is the naughtiest ones." She carried Qin Wenqian towards Qin Gengxin, waved her little hand a few times, and said, "Qianqian, say hi to daddy." Qin Wenqian let her hand be lifted by Xian Guiying. She just looked at Qin Gengxin, not saying a word. A few days ago, when Qin Gengxin had a fever and was brought here by Xian Guiying, Qin Wenqian was able to say a few words to him with sympathy after learning that he was ill. But now, she refused to speak again. Qin Gengxin held the little girl''s hand and kissed it. He knew that the child was not ready to call him ''daddy'' now. He didn''t force her but instead smiled at her patiently. "Qianqian, daddy will formally apologize to you and ask for your forgiveness." Seeing Qin Gengxin''s sincere attitude, Xian Zihao, who was standing next to them, glanced at Xian Guiying. In the blink of an eye, their eyes met. Knowing what he meant, she said, "That''s right, regarding your Qin''s situation, my brother can --" Qin Gengxin kept looking at Qin Wenqian, but his voice was calm as he said, "No need for him to interfere." Xian Guiying looked at him, but Xian Zihao nodded in understanding. "Well, with my understanding of him, since he doesn''t need our help, he must have his own plans. Guiying, come with me." After saying that, he walked towards the balcony. Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment, but Qin Gengxin suddenly held out his hand and said to Qin Wenqian, "Mommy wants to talk to uncle. Qianqian, can you let daddy carry you?" Qin Wenqian, on the other hand, wrapped her arms around Xian Guiying''s neck tightly, refusing to let go. Chapter 703 - If He Wants You To Be Happy, Then He Will Help You Xian Guiying whispered something into Qin Wenqian''s ear. It was only then that the child raised her head to look into Qin Gengxin''s wistful eyes. She pouted her mouth hesitantly. Xian Guiying smiled. "Go, let daddy hug you for a while." Qin Gengxin reached out his hand to accept her. Holding his daughter in his arms, it was as if he had received a lost treasure. Indeed, Qin Wenqian was their most valuable treasure, more valuable than any other treasure. He hugged his daughter with a smile and stuck his face close to hers. "My good daughter." Qin Wenqian, who was in his arms, looked at his face with a conflicted expression. There was a little desire in her eyes but also a little fear. Xian Guiying looked at the father-daughter pair and pursed her lips. Qin Gengxin was currently very patient with his daughter. Not only did he miss her, but the guilt in his heart was enough for him to protect Qin Wenqian for the rest of his life. Xian Guiying smiled before walking towards the balcony. Seeing Xian Zihao standing silently by the balcony, she asked, "Brother?" "En." He didn''t look back. He just stood there, looking in a certain direction. Xian Guiying walked over and stood next to him. She saw that he was looking in Xian Enterprise''s direction. Although the Xian Enterprise Building was very tall, there were countless taller buildings, so it was blocked by many of them. "What''s wrong?" She asked softly while looking at him. "Guiying, how long have you been in the United States?" Xian Zihao looked at her. Xian Guiying was startled. She hesitated for a moment and said, "It has been more than ten years. Thirteen years? Thirteen years, maybe more? I can already vaguely remember it." "The Old Man is sick." Xian Zihao said suddenly. Xian Guiying''s expression froze. "What?" "The Old Man had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis for years, and because he often walked out, his body was still considered healthy. A few months ago, he had diabetes. The day before, mom called and said that the Old Man had suddenly had a stroke and half his body could not move. He is now in the hospital." Xian Zihao looked at his sister with indifference. "Guiying, you are still young and there are so many grievances in your heart that you will remember for the rest of your life, but these grievances and grudges of yours, he would take them to the grave. He is already eighty-eight years old, and his birthday has not yet passed." Her grip on the balcony railing was gradually tightening. She heaved a long sigh. "He''s already this old." "Do you still want to hate him after he''s buried?" "Brother, you clearly know that I don''t think that way. It''s just...In order to protect Cui Luixian, he even wronged his own granddaughter to such an extent. He clearly knows that I didn''t do many wrong things in my childhood, but as long as Cui Luixian said that I did it, he will believe her! I don''t care who the real granddaughter was, but at least he has to be reasonable. Including the matter between you and sister-in-law!" "Cui Luixian almost ruined your family and she even pushed sister-in-law from the stairs, which was how he finally made up his mind to kick her out! But even so, he still wanted to arrange a house for her to live in! I don''t understand him. I''ll never understand!" "There will be a day when you''ll understand the reason." Hearing Xian Zihao''s words, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but look at him. "Do you know the reason?" "I only know a bit. I''m not completely sure." Xian Guiying understood her brother''s personality. If that were something he couldn''t be entirely sure of, he certainly wouldn''t have said it out loud, so she could just nod her head. "Actually, all you want is for me to go home and take advantage of my good relationship with Qin Gengxin to see grandpa. Let him see that I''m actually very happy now." Seeing Xian Zihao nod, Xian Guiying immediately smiled, "Since he was so worried about it, why didn''t he speak to me or visit me? I was with you and sister-in-law in the hospital at that time. After he chased Cui Luixian away, he didn''t speak to us. If he really felt guilty about me, he could say, "Guiying, grandfather was so biased in the past, I won''t argue with you anymore." But in the end, what did he do? When Qianqian was almost dying, who was the culprit? In that park, my daughter was almost killed by the man that Cui Luixian brought along! Who was the one who raised such a jackal?! Therefore, you should understand now why I haven''t returned to the Xian Family even once!" Xian Zihao just looked at her, not saying a word. After meeting his gaze, Xian Guiying closed her eyes and turned around. Looking up at the sky, she said, "Alright, I promise. I''ll find time to go back and visit him." Xian Zihao''s gaze was gentle. "Only Qin Gengxin can suppress your temper." Xian Guiying looked at him speechlessly. Xian Zihao smirked as he knocked on her head. "You''ve been stubborn since you were young." "Brother, how old am I now? Do you still even need to knock my head off? I know what I have to do. Don''t worry, even though I''m unfilial, I also don''t want him to die in a grievance. As for the matter between Qin Gengxin and me, I just follow my heart, but I don''t know what will happen in the future. After all, the Qin and Xian Families seem to have a history behind them." "This is just a knot in the Old Man''s heart, but I''m guessing it''s better if you go back and talk to the Old Man himself. If he wants you to be happy and doesn''t want your marriage to be ruined, then he will help you." "How can he help me?" Xian Zihao looked at her and sighed softly, "I know why the Old Man refused to find another wife in the decades after grandmother''s death. That''s because there''s always another woman in his heart, and that woman is still alive." Xian Zihao''s cell phone rang and he picked it up. It sounded like it was from the airport. He had booked a flight home in the afternoon. It seemed like he was missing his wife and his two children at home so much. After settling the matters with her, he booked a plane ticket for the day. When he hung up the phone, he noticed Xian Guiying''s gaze was still on him. It looked like she wanted to hear what he had to say. Xian Zihao glanced at her and said, "If you want to untie the knot in your heart, then you have to untie the ties between the Qin and Xian Families. Only you can ask the Old Man yourself. I''ll call a taxi to the airport later. I''ll wait for you at the Xian Residence." ? ? ? ? In the evening, after seeing Xian Zihao off, Xian Guiying thought it would be a waste of time to cook dinner herself, so she asked Qin Wenqian''s permission to order takeout. In the end, Qin Gengxin brought the two of them to eat ramen on a business street opposite her apartment. The first meal of the family of three was actually ramen noodles. Looking at the mother-daughter pair eating noodles happily, Qin Gengxin smiled helplessly. "Are you sure you only want to eat this tonight? Xian Guiying glanced at him and then looked at Qin Wenqian, who was currently eating noodles. Qin Wenqian also raised her small head to look at her mother, and they both started laughing. "Mommy, can I have a cake later?" Qin Wenqian asked with a small laugh. "Are you sure you can eat cake after such a big bowl of noodles?" "Yes!" Qin Wenqian had a face full of certainty. Seeing that they were both really happy, Qin Gengxin then smiled and said, "You can eat the cake whenever you want, but don''t eat it too much." Qin Wenqian turned to look at him. At first, she didn''t want to talk to him, but she still insisted on whispering, "Mommy said I could eat it." Qin Gengxin immediately smiled and wiped the soup off the child''s mouth with a napkin, "Sure, you can buy it if you want to. Daddy can buy as many as you want, so there''s no need to be courteous to daddy, hm?" Qin Wenqian just looked at him before turning to Xian Guiying. "Mommy, didn''t you say he went bankrupt?" Xian Guiying, who was eating the noodles, instantly coughed loudly. Her eyes turned red and she started to cough. Qin Gengxin immediately said with a black face, "Little thing, what bankruptcy? Do you even know what bankruptcy means?" Chapter 704 - Shopping In The Supermarket "It means having no money." Qin Wenqian blinked at him, then looked at Xian Guiying. "Mommy, isn''t that right?" Xian Guiying smiled and patted her daughter''s head. "There are many different meanings. You will find out about them when you are an adult. " "Ugh " Qin Wenqian pouted. "I''m already four years and four months old." As she spoke, she raised her finger, "Mommy, this is three, this is four. Look, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven ~" When the child counted to ten, Xian Guiying asked, "Spoiled girl, why don''t you count to hundred and show daddy how brilliant you are." Obviously, although the child was unwilling to call Qin Gengxin ''daddy'', she still had a little bit of expectation. For example, the first time she would count to ten. However, without the encouragement and hug from her father, the child would be quiet. Of course, Qin Gengxin didn''t know the child would be able to learn to count. However, when he saw that Qin Wenqian could count to ten fluently, he felt that his daughter was very smart and great. Hearing Xian Guiying''s words, he sighed emotionally and said, "It seems like I really missed a lot of wonderful things during my daughter''s growth." Xian Guiying looked at him. "Do you know how many simple English words and Chinese characters your daughter knows now?" "She''s only four years old, and she can already read?" Qin Gengxin was stunned. Xian Guiying said with a smile. "We''ll go to the supermarket later. Actually, I just read about this kind of educational method from some parenting materials. It''s really effective. You''ll know right away when you see it." Although she knew that Qin Gengxin knew little about his daughter, he was very nervous and wanted to be closer to the child. However, every time he tried to approach her, Qin Wenqian would timidly push him away. Seeing Qin Gengxin nodding his head, Xian Guiying asked the waiter to bring a pen and paper for her and start writing something on the paper. Half an hour later, after the family of three had finished their dinner, they walked to a large supermarket nearby. Xian Guiying handed the paper in her hand to Qin Wenqian and said, "Go buy something. If there is something you don''t know, ask daddy." "Oh." Qin Wenqian took a slip of paper and saw the names of various items her mother had written on it. When she turned around and saw her father pushing the cart, she felt safe and went straight into the supermarket. Qin Gengxin looked at Xian Guiying hesitantly. "She''s only four years old; how would she know what to buy?" Xian Guiying just smiled and didn''t say anything, just ordering him to follow the child. Qin Wenqian walked to where the fruit was sold. She looked at the paper in her hand and then saw an apple on the shelf. She then checked the label on the apple before saying, "Apple, check." In the blink of an eye, Qin Gengxin understood. The child knows the apple, but not the word, so it was better to take the child to the supermarket to find out things by drawing a picture. The child would enjoy the fun of shopping like an adult and even be able to recognize the words quickly. Seeing Qin Wenqian picking the apples by herself, many adults in the supermarket looked at Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin with envious faces. Qin Gengxin didn''t think his daughter was so smart. He wanted to hug her, but Xian Guiying pulled him back. "Don''t bother her. She hasn''t finished shopping yet." After putting the fruit in the shopping cart, Qin Wenqian walked in the other direction. She seemed to have learned a lot of simple words under this kind of education. In a supermarket, all items have English letters, and at the bottom, there was pinyin. It was likely that Xian Guiying would bring her daughter to this supermarket frequently because Qin Wenqian was very familiar with every section of items. Looking at the child''s figure running back and forth in the supermarket, Qin Gengxin unknowingly became lost in thought. His eyes were staring at the child''s figure as she ran around in all directions. Qin Wenqian looked at what was written on the paper and sweetly said, "Auntie, can you choose something fresh for me?" "Thank you, auntie! Goodbye, auntie." When she couldn''t read slightly complicated characters, she went back and asked her mother, "Mommy, what is this?" Xian Guiying, however, didn''t say anything. She turned her head to look at Qin Gengxin. "Tell her." Qin Gengxin looked at the paper before looking at his daughter. "It''s green pepper." "Oh, oh!" Before Qin Wenqian went to find the vegetable, she suddenly glanced at Qin Gengxin. She looked at her father for a long time, as if the feeling of having her father by her side was completely new. In four years of her life, she seemed to have this feeling, but the impression was already unclear. At that time, the child thought that her father no longer wanted her, so she no longer wanted her father. And even when her father was by her side, she would still look for her mother. And now, he was teaching her to read like her mother. Qin Wenqian looked at Qin Gengxin for a while longer, then ran to buy a green paper. She bought fruits and vegetables, shrimp and jelly for children, and so on. After they finished shopping at the supermarket, seeing the little girl was tired of going back and forth buying goods, Qin Gengxin immediately carried her in his arms. Xian Guiying usually let Qin Wenqian sit in the shopping cart so that the child would not be too tired, so when she saw Qin Gengxin carrying the child, she said nothing. As they went to the counter to pay, Qin Wenqian suddenly saw chocolate on the display counter and immediately looked at her mother. "Mommy, I want to eat chocolate." However, Xian Guiying said, "It''s not on our shopping list today. It''s out of budget, so we can''t buy it." Qin Wenqian immediately pouted and looked at Qin Gengxin anxiously. She hugged his neck and pouted for a long time before saying, "I.. I want to eat chocolate." Seeing that his daughter had come to him for help, Qin Gengxin didn''t wait for her to finish speaking and immediately took the chocolate from the display counter. Xian Guiying hit his hand. "Don''t." "She wants to eat. No matter how good her performance was just now, no matter how hard you tried to educate her, she was still a child after all. She still had to be rewarded." Qin Gengxin said. However, Xian Guiying said, "Alright then. Qianqian, do you recognize the word ''chocolate''?" Qin Wenqian only knew the wrapping bag and its color. She knew it was chocolate, but she didn''t know the words, so she shook her head. "Then wait until you know these words. I''ll buy them for you later, okay?" "Okay." Qin Wenqian nodded obediently. Qin Gengxin was convinced. He finally knew why the child this young could stay at home alone without crying or being scared. Moreover, the child was so sensible and didn''t seem like a four-year-old child at all, and with a mother like Xian Guiying, the child could probably chat about life with people in their early twenties. In the end, Qin Gengxin still secretly took out a box of chocolates and put it in the plastic bag when Xian Guiying was paying. She was looking at other things on the side, so she didn''t notice it. Actually, Xian Guiying saw it. She saw how Qin Wenqian lying on Qin Gengxin''s shoulder, laughing at him. She saw Qin Gengxin whispering something to his daughter and secretly put the chocolate in the bag. It''s just she didn''t expose him. A child was still a child, after all. If she hated you, she hated you. If she liked you, she liked you. But there was one small way that could buy her heart. Just like what Qin Gengxin had done just now. On the way back from the supermarket and including when they were getting out of the car, Qin Wenqian was carried by Qin Gengxin. The child no longer struggled to get Xian Guiying to hug her. Chapter 705 - You Don’t Trust Me "By this time, my brother should already be on the plane." When they got home, Xian Guiying looked at the time. Qin Gengxin carried Qin Wenqian, who was asleep on his shoulder, into the living room. He gently laid her on the couch, and after hearing Xian Guiying mention Xian Zihao, he glanced at her. "He also suggested that you go home?" Xian Guiying just looked back at him. Probably, everyone had a knot in their heart. The knot in Xian Guiying''s heart had been planted since she was young and cannot be untied. "I will accompany you back," he said. Xian Guiying was silent for a moment before she said, "The Old Man is sick. He is lying on the bed with half his body paralyzed. He is so old, I don''t know how many more years he will last ..." Qin Gengxin initially planned to accompany her to go back to the Xian Family. Upon hearing her say so, he knew that she had agreed to return, so he walked over and put his arm around her shoulder. "Well, since we are sensible, we shouldn''t argue with the Old Man. We should make him feel at ease, right?" "Since when did you become so reasonable?" She glanced at him. "When did I become unreasonable? Don''t look at my appearance; just look at my inner self." "Your inner self?" Xian Guiying glanced at him again with a skeptical look in her eyes. When she saw him glancing at his lower body, Xian Guiying had to resist the urge to slap him. "I''m going to sleep with my daughter!" However, Qin Gengxin hugged her tightly, preventing her from escaping. He whispered in her ear, "We will sleep together with our child." Xian Guiying looked at him doubtfully, then saw Qin Gengxin walked to the couch and picked up the sleeping Qin Wenqin once more. Qin Wenqian opened her eyes in a daze, looked at him once, closed her eyes, and went back to sleep. Seeing him carry the child to the bedroom, Xian Guiying didn''t object. She took a shower and then returned to the bedroom in her pajamas to find Qin Gengxin already lying on the bed. Qin Wenqian was sleeping in the middle of the bed, covered with a blanket. With one hand stroking the child''s head, Qin Gengxin watched the child sleeping soundly. His fingers caressing the child''s face and hair from time to time. Xian Guiying quietly walked over and said, "It''s already late." Qin Gengxin didn''t move. He just stared at Qin Wenqian, who was sleeping. He patted her head lightly and sighed, "How did she grow up? When she was born, I only saw her pictures but couldn''t tell who she looked like. She looks half like you and half like me." "We are her parents; of course, she looks like us." Xian Guiying smiled as she laid on the other side of Qin Wenqian. She pressed her face against her hands and looked at Qin Gengxin. "Her clever little brain must be similar to yours. Even though she''s young, she has a lot of clever ideas." Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow. "Are you saying that I have a lot of evil ideas?" Xian Guiying chuckled, "Alright, take a quick shower and go to bed. Didn''t you have an appointment with Huang Jingguo tomorrow? Coincidentally, I have to go to Xian Enterprise tomorrow as well." Just as Qin Gengxin was about to take off his jacket and take a shower, he heard her words and immediately stopped in his tracks. He turned and glanced at her. Seeing his expression, Xian Guiying knew that he didn''t want her to interact with Wei Zhengsheng. She smiled and said, "You know about my relationship with Secretary Dai; she''s been by my side all these years and is my good sister. Even though I no longer work at Xian Enterprise, I still have to visit her sometimes." "Just ask her to come here." Qin Gengxin looked extremely unhappy. "You''re not allowed to go!" The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched, "Actually, there''s no need for me to avoid Wei Zhengsheng. No matter what, he " "No matter what, you are not allowed to go!" Qin Gengxin cast a sidelong glance at her. "Come with me to see Huang Jingguo tomorrow, don''t think about leaving my sight." Xian Guiying didn''t answer his order. Instead, she threw the pillow to his face. Even when getting hit with the pillow, Qin Gengxin remained calm. He picked up the pillow on the floor, placed it gently on the bed so as not to wake the child, and then looked at her. "Even if you only go there to visit Secretary Dai, there is still the possibility of you meeting Wei Zhengsheng. From today onwards, I must be present every time you meet her." "Qin Gengxin, you don''t trust me?" Xian Guiying frowned. "If I had a relationship with Wei Zhengsheng, it would have happened a long time ago. Why should I stay with you?" "I trust you." Qin Gengxin''s voice gradually faded. "But I don''t trust him." Xian Guiying lay on the bed, saying nothing. She just stared at him, but Qin Gengxin didn''t even look at her. He just went to the bathroom to take a shower. Qin Gengxin took his time in the shower. Xian Guiying was so tired that she almost fell asleep, but when he came out and saw she was still awake, he knew that she was waiting for him. With a sigh, he walked closer and sat on the side of the bed. He gently patted her back, then slid his hand onto her waist, holding her. Xian Guiying looked at him over her shoulder. Qin Gengxin looked at her and said, "If you really want to go, then go." She was stunned for a moment. She really can''t see through this man''s mood. Sometimes he was reasonable, and sometimes he wasn''t. "Actually, I just " "I know you want to go there to talk with Wei Zhengsheng face to face. With your personality, I know you feel guilty towards him. You delayed him for so many years and almost got married, but you shattered his hopes in the end. You feel sorry, but there''s nothing you can do about it." "How do you know?" Xian Guiying stared at him. "I just know." Qin Gengxin smiled and rubbed her waist once more. "If you must go, then give me a call before you go there tomorrow." However, Xian Guiying buried her head against her pillow and remained silent before she said, "I don''t have to go. Let me think about it." After hearing her words, the corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth lifted into a smile of satisfaction. He smiled and said, "It''s okay, you can go." As he spoke, his smile became more sly. "We''ll talk about it tomorrow." Xian Guiying, on the other hand, was too sleepy to pay attention to his expression. She slapped away his hand that was on her waist. "Sleep first; we''ll talk after we wake up." "Okay ~" Qin Gengxin lay directly beside her, and the two of them squeezed into the left side of the bed. "What are you doing?" Xian Guiying, who was hugged tightly by him, immediately asked. "You have to sleep on Qianqian''s side. It''s too crowded here!" "I want to sleep with you two in my arms ~" "You''re going to make the child feel crowded." Qin Gengxin looked at her, then looked at Qin Wenqian. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then kiss me. Kiss me, and I''ll go sleep over there." Chapter 706 - Going Back I "Qin Gengxin, you rascal!" Xian Guiying pushed him away. Qin Gengxin immediately grabbed her wrist and forcefully kissed her lips. He only let her go after he had been satisfied, and under her gaze, he got up, went around Qin Wenqian, lay down on the other side, and pulled both of them into his embrace. There was a sense of belonging that made Xian Guiying''s wandering heart calm down. When she saw him hugging her and the child, she smiled. Early in the morning the next day, Qin Wenqian had just opened her eyes and stared at Qin Gengxin with her wide eyes. When Qin Gengxin opened his eyes, he noticed the girl was staring at him. Qin Wenqian was shocked. Qin Gengxin smiled at her and kept staring into her eyes. Qin Wenqian opened her mouth in shock and blinked her big eyes. Then, she shouted with a face full of surprise. "Mommy! Mommy!" "Mommy left in the morning, and now daddy is with you." Qin Gengxin smiled as he stood up and picked up the panicked little girl. "Are you hungry? Mommy should buy breakfast on the way. Daddy will accompany you to wash your face, hmm?" "No!" Qin Wenqian struggled in his arms. "I want my mommy!" Seeing that the child didn''t particularly reject him but refused to get close to him, and fearing that it would hurt her, Qin Gengxin didn''t hug her too hard. Qin Wenqian struggled to get out of his embrace, then hurriedly jumped off the bed and ran to the washroom. After using the washroom, she walked out with her pants up and turned around to see Qin Gengxin looking at her. She raised her head high. "How long are you going to stay here?" "How long for what?" Qin Gengxin smiled. "How long will you be with my mommy? When are you leaving?" The child asked what an adult should ask. Qin Gengxin felt a stabbing pain in his heart. In Qin Wenqian''s mind, he would only be with them for a few days, then walk away and disappear. No matter how much she thought about how much she needed her father, he would never show up. Qin Gengxin crouched down and grabbed her arm. "Qianqian, come here. Come to daddy." She flung his hand away somewhat angrily. "I don''t want to!" "Daddy won''t leave. I''ll never leave you guys. Trust me, okay?" He said patiently. Qin Wenqian, on the other hand, glared at him with a doubtful expression on her face. Qin Gengxin immediately pulled the child into his arms and stared at her stubborn little face. "Why are you harder to deal with than your mommy? You see, you know that your daddy is bankrupt now. Do you have the heart to push your daddy like this? Do you have the heart to push daddy away from you?" Qin Wenqian frowned in confusion. "So, do you want to rely on my mommy for a living?" Qin Gengxin didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. "Yes!" Qin Wenqian stared at him, as if she really felt sorry for him. She hesitated for a moment before lifting her chubby little hand and stroking her father''s head gently. "Then you must listen to me. Otherwise, mommy will not give you food to eat." Qin Gengxin: "..." At this moment, the door opened, and Xian Guiying, who returned from her morning run, entered with breakfast in hand. When Qin Wenqian saw her, she pushed Qin Gengxin away from her and ran in front of Xian Guiying. She shouted while pointing at Qin Gengxin. "Mommy, daddy said he''ll eat with us because he''s bankrupt! Otherwise, he will starve to death. Don''t get mad at him!" As soon as Xian Guiying entered the house, she heard Qin Wenqian''s words and couldn''t help but laugh. Qin Gengxin''s face darkened like a pot lid as he tapped the little girl''s forehead and said, "Spoiled girl, you seemed very happy that your daddy went bankrupt!" Qin Wenqian did not know the concept of money. She only knew that Qin Gengxin would only have food if he was with her mother, so she ran to Xian Guiying''s legs and said with a fawning expression, "Mommy, daddy is already very sad, should we forgive him? If not, he will starve to death." Xian Guiying smiled. "What do you think?" Qin Wenqian looked at Qin Gengxin over her shoulder. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Let me think ..." Qin Gengxin was exasperated. Think about what? He had thought that this brat could change her straightforward attitude from pity to forgiveness, but in the end, she actually said that she still needed to think about it. "Spoiled girl." Sighing, he walked over and glanced at the breakfast in Xian Guiying''s hand. "How far did you run? Your habit of running in the morning hasn''t changed over the years." Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment as she turned around to glance at him. She had almost forgotten what had happened on her first-morning run. At that time, when Xian Zihao had just left the United States, she had taken over the first big, thorny case that Xian Enterprise had encountered, and because she didn''t want to ask Xian Zihao for help, she had tried to put on a brave front, but at that time, she was almost forced to withdraw. Xian Enterprise had suffered a huge loss due to her trying to put on a brave front and a wrong decision. It was Qin Gengxin, who came to her door and talked to her for the whole night, forcing her to gather her spirits and go out with him for the morning run the next morning. He said that when people live in this world, no matter what they do, they must be spirited in the beginning, and when people think too much about things, of course, everything becomes a mess. First of all, she couldn''t be so depressed if she wanted to save things. She had to be spirited up first, and the first step was to drag her out into the morning run. Ever since then, Xian Guiying had mysteriously gotten used to running in the morning. On the other hand, Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to have the habit of running in the morning like her. At that time, it was obvious that he only wanted her to go for a walk in the morning and not stay at home. Xian Guiying just smiled. "Let''s have breakfast." Xian Guiying then sent Qin Wenqian off to the kindergarten bus downstairs. Before going back upstairs, she called Secretary Dai and only returned after she finished her call. However, just as she entered the house, her phone rang again. Qin Gengxin was currently in the study. Seeing that the number was Zhan An''s, she took her phone to the balcony. "Mom?" "Guiying, your brother came home yesterday, but he didn''t immediately return to H City. I just called him, and he said that he will arrive in H City this afternoon. Ruolan is also with her children at Xian Residence. Nanny Cheng went to the hospital with me to meet your grandfather." "Guiying, mom is too old now. I am in my fifties and already menopause. My body is already feeling uncomfortable. If I am healthy enough, I''ll fly to America to see you and the child. It''s been a long time since you''ve gone home. Even though you don''t want to see the Old Man, don''t you want to see your mother too?" Only then did Xian Guiying realize that even her mother was already old. The flight from Beijing to Boston was a long journey. Zhan An, who was often not in good health, couldn''t fly for too long. It''s been years already. Should she forget all the grievances in her heart and start to learn to forgive? Xian Guiying''s grip on the cell phone tightened. She bit her lip, looked at the blue sky, and softly said, "Mom, I''m going back now." When Zhan An heard that, she smiled. "I know you are a good child. Guiying, your grandfather..." "I know he''s in the hospital. My brother told me. Mom, don''t worry, everything will be fine. " Old Man Xian was already so old. He fought everywhere when he was young, and his body was tough at that time, but no matter how tough he was, he was still just a human being. There would still be a day when he would fall. That''s right, he was already old. She really should go back. Chapter 707 - Going Back II Xian Guiying was standing on the balcony, feeling a little sore in her heart. Suddenly, she felt warmth behind her back and she was pulled into a warm embrace. "Did you hear that?" "Well, since you didn''t go to the study room after you came back, I thought I came out to check you out." "When are we going back? Today?" "Sure, I''ll ask Huang Jingguo to book a flight in a bit. It''s a little too early. After all, we haven''t prepared anything and haven''t packed up. We''ll leave tomorrow morning. Don''t worry, alright?" Qin Gengxin embraced her gently. He knew that while she didn''t want to see Old Man Xian, she was also really afraid that he would suddenly leave. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. Instead, she turned in his arms, and without a word, she hugged his neck. She buried her head in his neck and whispered with her eyes closed, "Am I being too selfish?" "Everyone has something they can''t let go of. This isn''t considered selfish. Don''t think about it too much." He patted her lightly. "Guiying, Xian Family is your family. I am part of your family too." Xian Guiying took a deep breath, smiled, and hugged his neck tightly. "Happiness like this should have come earlier. Why make me wait years until I''m old?" "What old? Why do you women always care about your age? What do you mean by ''old'' when you''re not even thirty?" "My 30th birthday is around the corner. I can''t hide this age from you any longer." The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. Could it be that this woman, who had never acted coquettishly before, was actually coquettishly flirting with him? Remind him how many of her birthdays he missed after they got married. He smiled and hugged her tightly. "I know." Not just her, but their daughter''s birthday too. Just as the two of them were sticking to each other as they stood on the balcony hugging deeply, Qin Gengxin suddenly asked, "Aren''t you going to go to Xian Enterprise? I''ll see Huang Jingguo in a while, do you want me to send you there?" "How are you going to give me a ride when your car isn''t here?" Xian Guiying pushed him away gently and cast a glance at him. Seeing that he had purposely brought up this topic, she knew that he was still feeling sour. "I''ve thought about it. I won''t be going to Xian Enterprise anymore. I''ve already called Secretary Dai and let her find time to deliver my things." Qin Gengxin couldn''t help but smile at her. "Why did you change your mind again?" She immediately rolled her eyes and walked past him into the room. "I''m scared to face this ten-thousand-year-old vinegar pot." Qin Gengxin smiled. As he was about to enter the house with her, his phone suddenly rang. He looked at his phone, answered it, and replied, "I''ll be there in an hour." After Qin Gengxin left, Xia Guiying sat in her bedroom with a suitcase in her hand while looking at the clothes in the closet. This time, she would most likely go to the Qin Family in G City, so what kind of attitude should she have towards the elders? Whether it was the Xian Family or the Qin Family, they were both the same family she could not part with, even though she was never ready to return. And she really did admire her brother. She knew that he couldn''t bear to see his parents and grandfather fall sick, but he still stayed at home. After all, he was a man, and he was Xian Zihao. In comparison, Xian Guiying seemed really unfilial. Even after Qin Wenqian was born, she never brought the child back to the Xian Family to let them have a look. The only time they saw the child was when she was in critical condition. And that too from afar. Xian Guiying will never forget the Old Man''s eyes at that time. It was filled with deep pain, remorse, and helplessness. ? ? ? ? "Boss, Mr. Hendrickson asked me to pass this to you." Huang Jingguo sat in Qin Gengxin''s car and handed him a kraft paper bag. "It''s not convenient for you to show yourself right now, but there''s already movement at Bai Group. If your calculations aren''t wrong, this matter will settle in the next few days." Qin Gengxin opened a brown paper bag and saw information on Bai Group. He then put the information into the glove compartment and looked at the other cars in the parking lot. He smirked. "To think that she thought I was a fool." Huang Jingguo chuckled. "That''s right! Boss, your skills are still better than hers. Mrs. Bai neglected to mention some of your strengths, and she can only fake the fact that you only pulled out those external helpers. Why must she make things difficult for you? Perhaps this will be the end of the Bai Group?" Qin Gengxin, however, indifferently looked at the car that had just entered the parking lot. "Those assigned to monitor my movements are gone?" "There''s another one in the planning department." "Alright, don''t touch him. Let him keep in touch with Mrs. Bai. I need to make a trip back to my home country, and I estimate that it will take me at least ten days to half a month to return. Since they thought I was lost, create an illusions first." "They''re even starting to spy on me now. I think Mrs. Bai is still suspicious." "This old fox is very cautious. I only acted for a few days, so of course, she wouldn''t believe me." Qin Gengxin said indifferently, "Try as best as you can to solve the problem there before the Bai Group forced entry into Qin Corporation." "I know." Huang Jingguo nodded. "But boss, if you''re not here, I''m afraid there might be a change ..." "There won''t be any change for now. Mrs. Bai will be more careful than anyone else. She will observe the situation for at least another month and will not make major movements right away. This is the right time for Qin to counterattack. I have arranged everything, you just have to follow my instructions. As for me ... " Qin Gengxin stopped, raised his head, and looked coldly at the camera peeking at the car. He grinned, then looked at Huang Jingguo. "I have more important things to do." "What''s more important than the company?" Huang Jingguo asked in confusion. Then, he suddenly thought of Xian Guiying and looked at him in surprise, "Boss! Could it be " "Besides my family, my wife, and my child, what else could be more important than this?" Qin Gengxin glanced at him and remembered that Huang Jingguo was the one who kept nagging him all day. Now, he, Qin Gengxin, could actually say something like that. This truly was a turning point for Feng Shui. He could not help but laugh. "Alright, I got it, boss! Rest assured and return to your country. I will be here with you!" Huang Jingguo nodded at him. With a faint smile, Qin Gengxin raised his hand and patted his shoulder. Chapter 708 - Going Back III G City, Qin Family Residence. Qin Xiaowen put down the phone, then the Old Woman who sat next to him immediately asked, "What happened? Is it my grandson?" Qin Xiaowen looked at the Old Woman, hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Mom, are your legs getting better? I saw you walking fast outside just now." "No more numbness." The Old Woman tapped her legs and looked at him, "Don''t change the topic. Will Gengxin be back?" "Yes." Qin Xiaowen smiled, but he still looked hesitant. "What''s the matter?" The Old Woman noticed the abnormality in his attitude and asked directly, "How many years has it been since Gengxin returned to G City? No matter what, he is Chinese and not a foreigner. When he comes back, I have to talk to him properly and ask him to move the company back here." "Mom." Qin Xiaowen smiled, "Since you don''t know much about the company, there are many benefits of it being in America. But now that something happened at the company, Gengxin finally has time to come back this time, so let''s not add more to his problem." The Old Woman nodded. "That''s true; this child''s life is not easy. His good company has become like this. When he comes back, I''ll tell him, money can be earned later, but if he''s gone" The Old Woman sighed, as if she remembered something from the past. Her hazy eyes became misty. Seeing that the Old Woman started thinking of other things as soon as she sank into her memory, Qin Xiaowen looked at her for a moment, then stood up and walked out. When Mrs. Qin came back from the outside, she had the scent of burning incense over her body. Qin Xiaowen frowned, "You went to worship Buddha with Old Li''s wife again?" Mrs. Qin looked at him. "That''s right, what''s wrong? Now that something has happened in Gengxin''s company and we are not allowed to interfere, as a mother, I couldn''t help from feeling uncomfortable. I''m just going to ask for more good luck for my son." "You." Qin Xiaowen''s sighed. "Gengxin will be back soon. He will take Guiying back to H City to visit the Xian Family first. After that, the family of three will come here together." The faint smile on Mrs. Qin''s face immediately turned to surprise. "He brought Guiying?" "Keep your voice down, don''t let your mom hear it." Mrs. Qin frowned. "I''m not sure if these two children are divorced or not, but they shouldn''t be able to be together anymore. That Xian Guiying and that Wei guy are together, giving our son a green hat. How can our son -" "Cut the crap. You and the Old Woman don''t think much of her since the very beginning. I know that. After all, there are still grudges between your family and the Xian Family. However, she is your granddaughter''s mother. Since Gengxin is bringing them back now, your attitude with her shouldn''t be that bad." Mrs. Qin was silent for a moment before turning and sitting in a chair in the front yard. She placed the bag and package of incense on the table next to her and sighed faintly. "In the end, it''s still fate. Back then, when they were going to get married, I told Gengxin-" "Our son has already done well enough. None of us know what happened, but last time you said that Qianqian was critically ill, it made us, her grandparents feel too guilty for not knowing about it. In fact, those are matters of the older generation, there''s no need to harm our son and Xian Guiying because of past grudges, and there''s no need to harm Qianqian because of this." "Who wants to hurt them?" Mrs. Qin suffered a headache. She raised her hand to rub her forehead. "After all, I am Gengxin''s mother. I love my son, but I love my father too. If not for the child in her womb, how could I have agreed to- Qin Xiaowen immediately said, "Xian Tingfeng has fallen sick and is lying paralyzed on the sickbed. He can''t even speak clearly. I don''t know if he can get up again. Are we going to bury this hatred with him?" Mrs. Qin sighed. "Let''s just wait and see what happens next." After saying that, she stood up. "Gengxin''s return this time coincidentally coincides with my father''s birthday celebration next week. As his grandson, it''s time for him to go see him." In fact, compared to the Old Woman, Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin were still tolerant. It''s just...They were afraid that the Old Woman would be unable to accept some things and would be angered to the point of losing her health, but Qin Gengxin was still their own child. It was too difficult for the two of them to stand in the middle. ? ? ? ? After getting off the plane, Xian Guiying received a call from Xian Zihao. Hearing that he had told her where his car was parked, she walked forward with her luggage and turned to see Qin Gengxin, who was carrying Qin Wenqian. She couldn''t help but smile and said, "Why does this girl always like to sleep when she''s in your arms?" "Daddy''s shoulders are more secure than her mommy''s." He laughed. Xian Guiying snorted. "I thought my brother was here by himself, but he said my sister-in-law came as well." When Qin Gengxin heard that Jiang Ruolan was also coming, he raised his eyebrow and said, "If she''s here, then let her be. Why did you tell me about that?" "Isn''t she the little red face you love the most?" Xian Guiying had a teasing smile on her face. Qin Gengxin sneered. "I really don''t know how I offended you in my previous life. I''ve offended both of you in this life. One is the married childhood sweetheart I wanted to take away, while the other hates me to death." Seeing that he was not affected by Jiang Ruolan''s presence, Xian Guiying smiled. She was, after all, a woman. She also had a sixth sense in such small matters. Just from this casual chat, she could tell that Qin Gengxin had already let go of Jiang Ruolan. It was just a wish from his childhood, a wish to protect a little girl who was bullied all day. That desire to protect, that love and cherish for a girl. Perhaps it was really love, or perhaps it wasn''t really love. However, at least, at this moment, when they were together, he was using all his strength to love her, and the so-called past was only the past. Walking out of the airport''s long passageway, Qin Gengxin directly put the sunglasses on Qin Wenqian to prevent the child from feeling the pain of the hot sun. Seeing the SUV in front of her, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh as she pushed the luggage trolley. Jiang Ruolan had already stepped out of the car and hugged her. "Your back ~" Xian Guiying hugged her with a smile. She then looked at Xian Zihao, who had rolled the window down, and asked, "Brother, since when did you change your car?" "A few days ago, I sent my Land Rover to do some maintenance and took my kids for a walk. We passed a car shop. They said this car was beautiful, and I never actually considered changing cars all this time." Xian Zihao smiled as he opened the door and got out of the car. He looked at Qin Gengxin, who was patting his daughter''s back in fear of waking her, and said, "You finally know how to be a father." Xian Guiying smiled and looked at Jiang Ruolan, only to see her glare at Qin Gengxin. With an annoyed face, she said, "It''s good that this bastard changed his behavior in time; otherwise, a child of Qianqian''s age wouldn''t have been able to withstand so many attacks caused by her parents. Thinking back to what he did and thinking about how I divorced Zihao, I feel like compared to my sin, he is worse than me." "Why are you all looking at me?" Qin Gengxin glanced at them as he stroked his daughter''s head. "How about you let us get in the car so as not to let my daughter bask in the sun?" Seeing his serious expression, Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes at him and leaned over to whisper into Xian Zihao''s ear. "I don''t think this brat has changed much. You actually said that he has changed a lot." Xian Zihao chuckled as he glanced at her, then looked at Xian Guiying again before he went to pick up their luggage and bags. "Sister-in-law, why didn''t the children come along?" Xian Guiying asked as she got into the car. Jiang Ruolan passed two bottles of mineral water to them. "They are at the Xian Residence. The airport is too far. I didn''t want them to come with me." "I don''t think I''ve seen those kids before." Qin Gengxin interrupted. "Who are you? Who said my children must see you?" Jiang Ruolan glanced at him. Qin Gengxin immediately laughed. "At least I''m their uncle." Chapter 709 - Going Back IV Jiang Ruolan, who was sitting in the front, looked at Qin Wenqian, who was in Qin Gengxin''s arms. "How is Qianqian''s body now? She is two or three months older than Chiahao and An Na, but she looks younger than them." "It''s already much better. It''s just her body needs more nutrition. As for her weight, I''m worried she''s still a little smaller than the two little kids from your family." "I heard from Zihao about Qianqian being in the hospital a year ago, and I''ve always wanted to go see her. But Zihao was afraid that if you saw me with my children, you would feel even worse. Guiying, you won''t blame me for that, are you?" "Why should I blame you? I knew you couldn''t leave your children behind, and if you brought your child with you, I would definitely feel even more upset by that. However, Sister-in-law, I understand your heart. Don''t worry." Xian Guiying smiled. Jiang Ruolan shot a glance at Qin Gengxin at the same time. When he heard them talk about Qin Wenqian''s illness, he fell silent and gently patted his sleeping daughter without interrupting them. "Does Qianqian recognize you now?" Jiang Ruolan asked him. Qin Gengxin glanced at her. "Guess?" "Why should I guess? I don''t have time to play your game." Jiang Ruolan rolled her eyes. "Are you going to guess or not?" Jiang Ruolan sneered at him. Xian Guiying was laughing and Xian Zihao looked at Qin Gengxin through the rearview mirror as he drove. "You two quarrel every time you met. Have you thought about how Guiying and I would feel?" Jiang Ruolan knew that Xian Zihao was joking. He knew very well what kind of feelings she had towards Qin Gengxin. However, Qin Gengxin being himself, he directly said, "Why are you so jealous? Afraid that I would steal your wife?" "If you want to take me away, you have to ask if I agree or not. There''s also Guiying. Have you ever asked her?" Jiang Ruolan said. Qin Gengxin instantly put his arm around Xian Guiying, who was sitting beside him. He smiled shamelessly at her, "She''s my wife; of course she has to follow me." "Who''s your wife?" Xian Guiying glanced at him with a serious expression. "The divorce certificate is still in the drawer." "Let''s go back to the United States and get married again, right away!" "I don''t want to." Xian Guiying didn''t give him the slightest bit of face, as if she was jealous of Jiang Ruolan. Qin Gengxin hugged her tightly and looked at her. "Are you planning to spend the rest of your life with me like this? You intend to go against the law?" "Who wants to live with you forever -" Before she could finish, Qin Gengxin''s burning gaze had already glued to hers. Xian Guiying looked into his eyes and didn''t say anything. Jiang Ruolan and Xian Zihao exchanged a glance, and both of them smiled. Xian Zihao first sent them back to the Xian Residence to put their luggage first. After a short rest, Xian Guiying took Qin Wenqian upstairs to play with Xian Zihao''s children. Nanny Cheng had just come out of the children''s bedroom. When she saw Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin, she was stunned for a moment. "Young Miss. Mr. Qin." Although Qin Gengxin never returned to the Xian Residence after getting married, Nanny Cheng still called him ''Mr. Qin'' politely even though she didn''t like the sound of it. When she saw Qin Wenqian, she immediately laughed. "Aiya, this is Miss Qianqian, right? I saw her in the photo your mother showed to me." "Nanny Cheng." Xian Guiying smiled and slowly pushed Qin Wenqian forward. "Qianqian, be good. Mommy and daddy need to go with uncle and auntie to meet great-grandfather. Your immune system is weak, so you shouldn''t go to the hospital with us. Let Grandma Cheng take care of you. You could play with Chiahao and An Na too." Qin Wenqian was still a child after all. She was still afraid of strangers, so she hid behind Qin Gengxin''s and Xian Guiying''s legs. Nanny Cheng immediately opened the door of the room behind her with a smile and said, "Chiahao, An Na, come out quickly and see who is here!" Hearing Nanny Cheng''s voice, Xian An Na was the first to run out. As she ran out, she was still holding the building block and stood in the doorway with her round eyes looking at Qin Wenqian, who was shyly standing behind her parents. She grinned and asked, "Who are you?" Qin Wenqian looked at Xian An Na before raising her head to look at her father and mother. "My name is Qin Wenqian." Xian Chiahao came out, glanced at the person outside the door, then looked at Nanny Cheng. "Grandma Cheng, do you want us to help you take care of the child?" The corner of Nanny Cheng''s mouth twitched. "This is your big sister, your aunt''s daughter." "Chiahao, An Na, come and let auntie take a look." Xian Guiying smiled as she squatted on the ground. Unperturbed, Xian An Na threw herself at her with a building block in her hand, shouting loudly, "Auntie!" "This easy-going attitude surely resembles Jiang Ruolan''s." Qin Gengxin said with a smile. Xian Chiahao looked seriously at Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin, then looked at little Qin Wenqian. He thought about it and said nothing but walked over and extended his hand to hold Qin Wenqian''s hand. "Little sister, come with me. I''ll play with you." Qin Wenqian''s eyes immediately widened and she said, "Mommy said I am the older sister." Xian Chiahao immediately glanced at her, then took her hand and said, "You are smaller than me, so you are a little sister. Follow me." After all, Xian Chiahao was a stranger who Qin Wenqian had just met for the first time. Her normally lively and merry appearance immediately disappeared, and her heart was eventually sensitive and fragile. However, since Xian Chiahao held her, she no longer seemed afraid. As she was taken away, she turned to look at Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin. "Aiya, stop looking. Adults have their own matters to do." After saying that, Xian Chiahao pulled Qin Wenqian into the room, pointed at a toy carpet on the floor, then pointed at a plastic rope in the middle of it and said, "This side of the rope is my place, and that side is An Na''s place. That is our dividing line; we can''t cross it. Which side do you want to play?" Qin Wenqian stared blankly at the toys in the room, then saw the dividing line mentioned and suddenly became happy. She sat on the ropes, picked up a small building block on Xian An Na''s side, picked up a toy on Xian Chiahao''s side, and said with a smile, "I love it all!" Xian Chiahao opened his mouth, wanting to say that it was the dividing line and she wasn''t allowed to sit there, but seeing how happy Qin Wenqian was smiling, he didn''t say anything. He just looked at her for a while, then turned around and pulled the toy case over. "Thank you!" Sensing his friendly manner, Qin Wenqian was no longer afraid. With a grin, she bared her teeth and asked, "What''s your name?" "My name is Xian Chiahao." Xian Chiahao said while handing the toys to her. "Great-grandfather is sick. Your mother and father must go to the hospital to see him. You can play with us here. An Na and I are going to accompany you." The two kids chatted passionately; meanwhile, Xian An Na held on Xian Guiying''s leg tightly, smiling at her. Then, she saw Qin Gengxin holding a small bag of gifts in his hands. She then went to him and wrapped herself around him, making Qin Gengxin smile. Then, he looked at Qin Wenqian and Xian Chiahao, who played together, and then looked at the warm little thing at his legs. He knew that Qin Wenqian would not suffer any grievances when she was with these two children, so he felt relieved. ? ? ? ? As Xian Zihao drove towards the hospital, Xian Guiying suddenly became silent. She leaned back in her seat quietly and stared out the window. Xian Zihao and Jiang Ruolan noticed her silence. They looked at each other and knew that her heart was in turmoil. While not wanting to see the Old Man and resenting him, she was also worried about him. Xian Guiying''s line of sight remained unfocused until Qin Gengxin gently held her hand as if he was giving her strength. She turned her head, only to see that Qin Gengxin was looking out of the window, not looking at her, but holding her hand tightly. The silent care warmed her, and she smiled and held his hand tightly. Xian Zihao glanced at the rearview mirror. He couldn''t help but let out a slight smile of relief. Jiang Ruolan had also seen this. This made the atmosphere inside of the car seemed very warm. She and Xian Zihao were very good at playing matchmaking, right? Chapter 710 - Going Home V When they arrived at the hospital, Jiang Ruolan said in the elevator that the Old Man hadn''t been in a good mood lately, probably because he felt he was dying. "Guiying, actually, you''re also a knot in the Old Man''s heart." She had said all she could say, but Xian Guiying understood that they were actually hoping for her to accompany the Old Man more, to let him think it through and not let him die with the grievance in his heart. Everyone hoped that he could live a few more years, or perhaps even longer. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. Qin Gengxin put his arm around her shoulders, pulling her into his embrace. "Guiying?" When they arrived at the ward door, Zhan An held a kettle of water in her hand. When she saw them, she looked at them in surprise, then looked at Qin Gengxin, who was standing next to her daughter. It was as if she suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity. Her daughter has been married for a while, and this son-in-law had just brought her daughter back to see them. Zhan An calmly looked at them and said, "Why is he here?" "Mom." Xian Guiying knew that although Zhan An had a good temper, she was still dissatisfied with Qin Gengxin''s attitude towards her over the last few years, as well as his indifference towards the Xian Family. Zhan An immediately understood the silent words in her daughter''s eyes. Qin Gengxin also looked at her with a polite and respectful expression as he called out, "Mom." Sighing, she said, "I don''t care what has happened between you and Guiying in the past few years. Since you two have settled your differences now, don''t bring up this matter in front of the Old Man. If he scolds you, just listen quietly and don''t talk back." "Don''t worry, I brought Guiying back to visit her grandfather with filial piety. I didn''t feel any displeasure at all. Guiying was also very calm." Qin Gengxin''s usual sloppy manner was slightly restrained. His manner of speaking towards Zhan An was very proper and polite. Zhan An nodded. "Let''s talk about it later. Jian and I will go back. Let''s focus on the Old Man now. Go inside." Xian Zihao immediately noticed Jiang Ruolan''s quietness and walked towards her. He looked at her. "What''s wrong?" "Nothing, it''s just that Qin Gengxin hasn''t brought Guiying back to our family for years, so how could mom feel comfortable with that? But because she saw the bigger picture, she didn''t say much, but she was still angry about it." Xian Zihao nodded slightly and patted her shoulder. "Don''t come in now. Let Guiying and the others stay in the ward to talk." "Hmm." "It''s very hot today. Are you thirsty? I''ll go buy some water. " "No need." Jiang Ruolan smiled happily as she reached out to stop him. "Don''t worry about me. You have been busy recently with the company matters and the Old Man''s illness. Yijun hasn''t come back from his business trip, and all the important matters are on your shoulder alone. I feel sorry for you; just sit for a while, I''ll go buy it." Xian Zihao smiled and held her hand. "I''m fine." In the ward, Old Man Xian had just finished taking his medicine and was lying on the bed without moving. He had indeed lost a lot of weight. Xian Guiying walked to the bedside and was about to say something, but she didn''t know what to say. She had kept this knot in her heart ever since she was young. But now, looking at her grandfather like this, she suddenly found that she couldn''t hold a grudge anymore. "Dad, Guiying is back." Zhan An put the kettle aside and said softly. Old Man Xian slowly opened his eyes and looked towards their direction with a misty gaze. Xian Guiying felt a little uncomfortable, and when she saw the Old Man slowly raised his hand, she quickly went to his side. "Guiying." The Old Man''s eyes were half-open as he looked at her. "You''re back " "Grandfather." Xian Guiying smiled. "I''m back. I won''t be mad at you again. Take care of your health, okay?" Old Man Xian chuckled. "Before you came, there were quite a few people who told you not to provoke me with your words. You must coax me, right? No need, little girl. Grandpa is fine It''s normal for old people to get sick. It shows that we are human, right? If they''re alive, they become old. If they''re old, they will die." Xian Guiying held his hand tightly, unable to speak. Zhan An glanced at them and walked away. At the same time, she patted Qin Gengxin on the shoulder, indicating that he should follow her. Qin Gengxin nodded and turned to greet the Old Man in a soft voice. As the Old Man looked at him, his expression became even mistier, but he said nothing. When Qin Gengxin followed Zhan An out of the ward, Old Man Xian seemed to remember something and sighed. "Grandfather." Xian Guiying said softly. "Before returning home, I checked your body condition on the internet. No matter how much money you have, how good the hospital, or how many doctors you meet, there is only a 50% chance. More importantly, you must get out of bed and walk around. These three months are a critical period. If you don''t get out of bed, you won''t be able to move anymore. Grandfather, there''s hope for recovery." "Hehe, how could I possibly recover? At the very most, I shouldn''t be so paralyzed." The Old Man let out a long sigh. His words were unclear, but because it was very quiet in the ward, Xian Guiying could understand what he meant. Afterward, Old Man Xian slightly raised his hand, indicating that Xian Guiying should help him sit up. Xian Guiying pressed the bed control with one hand, while her other hand helped support the Old Man''s body. She only released the controller when the height of the bed was right for the Old Man to lean on. "Have you brought the child back? I haven''t seen Qianqian yet." The Old Man continued to hold her hand, not letting go. "Where''s the child? She didn''t come back with you?" Seeing the Old Man was in such a difficult situation, yet he still insisted on chatting with her, Xian Guiying smiled patiently. "I''ve brought her back. She''s at the Xian Residence. If you want to see her, I''ll bring her here tomorrow." "Forget it, I heard the child''s body isn''t very good. Her resistance is very weak, so she shouldn''t come to a place like a hospital that has a lot of germs." As the Old Man spoke, he sighed. "To think about it, even though I, Xian Tingfeng, have done a lot of good deeds in my life, I have also done a lot of wrongs. If not, I wouldn''t have to wait for two years to see Zihao''s children, and I will see your child grow with my eyes. The children will be playing in my laps." "This is something that I have sown." Old Man Xian closed his eyes and sighed non-stop. Chapter 712 - If There Are Any Unhappy Things In The Future, Dont Bear It Alone "Zihao and Ruolan will go home first." Qin Gengxin came in and said, "The three children are at home, it''s not okay to only have Nanny Cheng to look after them. Qianqian and Zihao have a good relationship, so we don''t have to worry about her." Xian Guiying nodded. "That''s good. I was still worried that no one would coax Qianqian to sleep tonight. Now that my brother and sister-in-law have gone back, I can finally rest assured." The Old Man looked at them and asked, "How is that child''s health right now? Is she still easily get sick?" Even though the Old Man''s words weren''t very clear, he had slowed down his speech. Perhaps he didn''t want to be looked down upon by the young and feared that they wouldn''t be able to hear him, so he tried very hard to speak. Xian Guiying smiled as she looked at him. "Her health is much better now. As she grows older and consumes her usual nutrition, she''s getting better and better every day." "That''s good." Old Man Xian nodded and looked at Qin Gengxin again. He seemed to have something to say, but he hesitated for a long time and didn''t say it in the end. "Grandfather, is there something you want to say?" Qin Gengxin looked at him with a smile on his face, but that smile didn''t reach his eyes. Old Man Xian looked at him again and just smiled. "As long as you two live a quiet life and live happily, that''s enough for me. I''m already old. I''m afraid of making you young people unhappy with my words." From the Old Man''s words, it was obvious that he was prepared for Qin Gengxin''s anger. Qin Gengxin merely smiled. "Grandpa, let''s finish this bowl of porridge first." Xian Guiying didn''t want to hear the hidden meaning behind their words, so she immediately went to feed the Old Man. Qin Gengxin went up to pick up the basin and said, "I have booked a room in a hotel across the street. Let mom rest first. She''s the one who took care of grandpa in the last few days. She looks tired." "It''s good to let her rest." Old Man Xian said softly. "This daughter-in-law of mine. To be able to get Jian to marry her into this family, our Xian Family has truly made a fortune." Qin Gengxin glanced at the Old Man and smiled, "I''ll go get some water. I''ll wipe the grandpa''s body later. Dad is usually busy, and mom won''t be able to help you clean your body. I''ll help you clean it." The Old Man chuckled. "It''s fine. Zihao usually comes over to help me clean up." "I''ll do it today." Qin Gengxin said as he walked out with the basin. After he walked out of the ward, the Old Man looked towards Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying was putting away the half-empty porridge bowl when she saw him looking at her in such a manner. She could not help but ask curiously, "Grandfather? Why are you looking at me like that?" "What did the people of the Qin Family do to you?" Old Man Xian suddenly asked. "It''s nothing." Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment. In the end, she didn''t want to say too much. Old Man Xian looked at her for a long time, as if he had something to say, but pursed his lips and didn''t say anything in the end. After a while, Qin Gengxin returned and placed the basin on the side, signaling for Xian Guiying to go out. He was going to wipe the Old Man''s body. Xian Guiying looked at him, then looked at the Old Man, and when the Old Man wasn''t paying attention, she whispered, "Don''t talk too much to grandpa. Since you can accept everything that happened now, for the sake of our peaceful lives in the future, don''t talk about the past matters with him. Furthermore, didn''t you say that those are matters between elders? Although I don''t know what exactly happened, he is already like this." "I understand." Qin Gengxin didn''t have any expression. He didn''t seem to have any intention of hating him and didn''t seem to have any intention of laughing either. He merely responded with a soft voice. When Xian Guiying walked out of the ward, she stood outside the door and thought back to her grandfather''s expression just now. She felt that her grandfather had a lot of things he wanted to say to her but was unable to do so. ? ? ? ? Two days later... "The Old Man has already been in the hospital for 15 days. The doctor suggested that he go home and rest. Lying in the hospital like this doesn''t help him much. He doesn''t have much of a chance to exercise, which isn''t good for his recovery." Zhan An told the driver to go check out the Old Man before she came back. "The driver just took him back. If the two of you want to go home now, you can take a taxi with me. If you have anything else to do, you can do it first." "Mom, I came back this time to accompany grandpa." Xian Guiying said softly. "It''s because I''ve been too stubborn, wasting so much time with revenge, I felt guilty. Now, I just want to accompany him for a good while, so I won''t think about anything else. Furthermore, Qianqian is still in the Xian Residence." "Alright then." Zhan An then looked at Qin Gengxin. "You don''t plan to return to G City?" To the best of her knowledge, Qin Gengxin had never formally brought her daughter to the Qin''s Residence before. "When the things here are settled, I will bring her to G City." Qin Gengxin answered. It seemed that he really did intend to re-establish this marriage. Zhan An didn''t say anything. She just looked at the hospital documents in her hands as she walked out. When she reached the door, she saw Qin Gengxin getting a car. She turned around and suddenly asked, "Guiying, did you and him get divorced?" Xian Guiying immediately froze. "Mom " "Your brother respected your wish and didn''t tell us, but he couldn''t help telling me because I kept pressuring him again and again. In the end, you are my daughter, and you should be the one to tell me about your matters. He simply told me some of the things that happened between you and Qin Gengxin. Although your brother didn''t say much, I know that you have suffered too much." "Mom, it''s already over. Qin Gengxin and I did have some misunderstandings between us, but now those misunderstandings have been resolved." Xian Guiying hugged Zhan An''s arm and said coquettishly. "Mom, I know you love me. Our misunderstanding has already been resolved. We are doing fine as well. Please don''t -" "Don''t add insult to injury?" Zhan An glanced at her. Xian Guiying leaned on her shoulder like a child and smiled. Zhan An smiled helplessly. "You have been very stubborn since you were young. Just know this, mom loves you so much." "I know, there is no mother in this world who doesn''t care for their child. I am also a mother now." "Alright, alright. Girl, since a young age, you''ve never been coquettish with me. Now that you''re so old, you tried to be coquettish. I don''t know who you learned it from. Fine, I won''t cause more problems for your family. Since this is your own choice, then mom will still respect you, but if there are any unhappy things in the future, don''t bear it alone, understand?" "Yes." Xian Guiying closed her eyes and leaned against her shoulder. She suddenly felt that it had always been her stubbornness that made her reject the warmth that was provided by her family. Actually, everyone loves her a lot... Qin Gengxin walked back. "The driver parked the car on the opposite road." Zhan An nodded and walked away. Seeing Xian Guiying staring at Zhan An''s back, Qin Gengxin guessed what the mother and daughter pair had been talking about. He did not say anything but reached out his hand to hold her hand. He asked softly, "Do you need me to explain it to her when we get back?" "No need, my mom is very open-minded. She said it already, since the two of us are doing well now, then she won''t add to our problems." Xian Guiying laughed out loud as she said the word Zhan An had just said. Qin Gengxin could not help but laugh as well. "She is indeed a considerate mother." "Yeah, but so what if she''s so understanding? My father still betrayed her when he was young, and even though my mother is currently guarding this house, it has been many years since she has stayed in the same room with my father. The words they convey are becoming less and less as if they are two strangers in this house." Qin Gengxin lightly patted her shoulder. "The reason why she''s staying in this house is to protect her dignity and the Xian Family. On the other hand, it''s for you and Zihao. She''s a good mother and a good daughter-in-law." "If it were me, I''m afraid I wouldn''t be as magnanimous as her." Xian Guiying suddenly glanced at him and said, "If you dare to mess around with other women outside " "Absolutely not!" Qin Gengxin interrupted her, smiled, and whispered into her ear, "Only you can cure my illness. The other women are all skeletons now, so even if I die, I''ll die on you ~" "Hooligan!" Xian Guiying laughed as she pushed him away, only to be held tightly by him. Chapter 713 - The Past I When they returned to the Xian Residence, Old Man Xian was already sitting in the wheelchair the hospital prepared. Since it was inconvenient for him to move around, Nanny Cheng arranged for a servant to push the chair. When Xian Guiying walked into the bedroom where the children were, the moment she walked in the door, she saw the Old Man sitting on a wheelchair in the middle of the bedroom, watching the children. Qin Wenqian and Xian An Na hugged the Old Man''s legs and called out together, "Grandfather ~" The Old Man couldn''t even close his mouth as he stretched out his hand to caress their little faces. Because he had never seen Qin Wenqian before, his hand lingered on her face for a little longer. His old and hazy eyes were filled with love. Xian Guiying didn''t expect her daughter to be so happy at home these two days. Qin Wenqian had a big smile on her face as she hugged the Old Man with Xian An Na. It seemed like she was not afraid of living alone anymore. She walked over, hugged Qin Wenqian, and said with a smile, "You can''t call him grandfather, you have to call him great-grandfather." "Why?" Qin Wenqian blinked her eyes and asked, "They all call him grandfather." "Haha, whatever she called me is good enough. Anyway, she''s my great-granddaughter!" Old Man Xian smiled happily and even spoke a little more clearly. He turned his head and leisurely asked Chiahao. "Chiahao, why can''t she call me grandpa?" "I don''t know." Xian Chiahao also looked at the adult in front of him in confusion. "Silly child ~" The Old Man patted their heads before looking at Qin Wenqian, who had already been carried by Xian Guiying. "This child is called Qin Wenqian, right?" "Yes." "What a good name. Who named it? It''s Qin Gengxin?" Xian Guiying knew that the Old Man Xian wanted to know if her relationship with Qin Gengxin was really that good. She hesitated for a moment before she smiled and said, "I named her. He has no objections." Her words were flawless, and the Old Man nodded his head, "Good to hear." "Grandfather, you have just been discharged from the hospital. You will feel uncomfortable sitting in the wheelchair for a long time, so you should go back to your room to rest." "I''m not tired. The doctor told me to sit up if I could and try to walk for a few steps; only then can I recover. If I stay lying down, then I''ll really be lying on the bed waiting for death." After saying that, the Old Man looked at Qin Wenqian, who was in Xian Guiying''s arms with a smile. "This child, she really looks like you and Qin Gengxin." "I hope that Old Woman, for the sake of such a cute child, won''t reject you two too much." Old Man Xian said in a lowered voice, almost as if he was sighing. His words, however, caused Xian Guiying to be stunned. It also caused Qin Gengxin, who was just about to enter the room, to stop in his tracks. Xian Guiying actually didn''t want the Old Man to recall any unhappy memories, but when he mentioned this, she could not refrain from looking at him and asking, "Grandfather, do you have something to say to me?" Old Man Xian was silent for a moment. He looked at the child in her arms, then turned around and looked at the door of the bedroom. Qin Gengxin knew that the Old Man had noticed him, so he walked inside calmly. "Mom said that dad is coming back soon, so she told us to bring the child downstairs. You carry Qianqian, and I''ll push grandpa downstairs." "I can''t go down for now. My own son often sees me, but for his granddaughter, he seems to need many years to finally be able to see her." As he said this, the Old Man looked at Xian Guiying. "Give the child to Qin Gengxin. Guiying, you and I will go to the study room." Xian Guiying looked at Qin Gengxin. Seeing that he didn''t have much of an expression on his face, she hesitated for a moment. Qin Gengxin went towards her to carry the child. "Daddy ~" A few days ago, Qin Wenqian wasn''t used to this kind of life where her parents often stayed by her side. These days, her parents didn''t come back from the hospital, and now seeing Qin Gengxin again, she immediately burst into laughter as she hugged his neck tightly. "Daddy, Chiahao told me that his parents will take him and An Na to the beach to make a sandcastle. I want to go too!" "Alright, daddy will arrange it immediately. We will go to the beach later, okay?" Qin Gengxin smiled and kissed her hair. Xian Guiying kept looking at him. Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow and said, "Accompany grandpa to the study room. I''ll take the child with me." He did not stay any longer and directly went out the door. When her grandfather was about to hit her with his walking stick, Qin Genxin had entered the ancestral hall amiably in time. He had driven into the Xian Family''s courtyard, rushed into the ancestral hall, and kicked open the door. At that time, his attitude towards her grandfather had been indifferent. Xian Guiying thought that he was just angry at her, but later on, she found out that he actually cared so much about her. If she wasn''t pregnant, maybe she and Qin Gengxin wouldn''t get married. But this time, at least for her sake, he was working hard to be a good son-in-law. He didn''t want to bring up too many matters, but Xian Guiying could feel that Qin Gengxin was still more or less dissatisfied with the Old Man. What was the reason? Xian Guiying pushed the Old Man, who had been silent all this time, towards the study. Just as she was about to leave the bedroom, Jiang Ruolan happened to walk up the stairs, carrying a bag and coming in to say that she had gone shopping with Xiong Ruogang at the Beidou Avenue in the morning. She had gone to a children''s clothing store to buy some clothes for Qin Wenqian. Everyone in the Xian Family knew that it was usually very difficult to get into the Old Man''s study. If he called her into the study, either she would be taught a lesson, or she would be punished and would stand like a soldier, or he would have something very important to say. When pushing the Old Man away, he had been silent and seemed to have something weighing on his mind, so Xian Guiying didn''t disturb him. When they entered the study, she heard him say, "Push me to the table." She pushed him over to the table. Then, the Old Man raised his hand and gently held her hand. His aged fingers caressed her hand, "My child, do you hate grandpa?" Xian Guiying immediately laughed, "Grandfather, why would I hate you? It''s just that when I was young, I felt that there were some things that you had not done fairly." "If I tell you this, you might actually hate me." Old Man Xian heaved a long sigh. "I don''t want to talk about these things. It''s been so many years and I kept telling myself that I want to forget this thing. Maybe I''m getting old and some things really don''t occur to me for a moment. But as soon as I was reminded, those long memories came back and haunted me." Chapter 714 - The Past II Old Man Xian squinted his eyes and looked at a jade stone on top of the rosewood desk that seemed to be from a long time ago. This jade plate had been placed here for many years. When Xian Guiying was young, she had mischievously entered her grandfather''s study, picked it up to play with, and was even scolded by him because of it. However, she had once seen Cui Luixian play with this thing. At that time, the Old Man had only watched from afar and didn''t say anything to her nor even scolded her. This incident had been stuck on Xian Guiying''s mind for a long time. She had hidden many grievances in her heart. She did not feel the slightest bit of jealousy towards Cui Luixian, but she still did not understand why Cui Luixian could play with it, but not her. "Is it something related to the Qin Family?" Looking at the Old Man''s eyes, Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment before speaking softly. The Old Man looked up at her. "You know?" "I don''t know. It''s just a guess. The people from the Qin Family aren''t too good to me, but at the same time, they didn''t treat me that bad either. It''s just Qin Gengxin''s grandmother " "You mean Xing Jia?" Old Man Xian let out a sigh. It turned out that Qin Gengxin''s grandmother''s name was Xing Jia. Xian Guiying thought about the Old Woman who had always been displeased with her and always had a disdainful look on her face. "If I had known from the beginning that Qin Gengxin''s grandmother was her, let alone that you were pregnant, even if you had already given birth to a child, I would not have allowed you to marry into the Qin Family." Old Man Xian sighed. "It has been so many years since we contacted each other, but I know that she has always hated me and would always treat me as her enemy. I always thought that she had already left, but I never thought that she would be Qin Gengxin''s grandmother." "When you and Qin Gengxin were getting married, I noticed that the people from the Qin Family were neither cold nor hot towards you. Also, since his grandmother was suddenly unable to attend the wedding, I felt that it was a little strange, and Xing Jia was also in H City back then, so I had your father send someone to investigate. When I found out that his grandmother was really her, I regretted it a little, but I couldn''t break up your marriage." That''s right, after the marriage, Xian Guiying didn''t live a good life, but she didn''t know why Qin Gengxin had always avoided her. Hearing the Old Man''s story, Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She poured a cup of tea for the Old Man and placed it in front of him. "Grandfather, the tea I brewed isn''t as delicious as the tea Cui Luixian and sister-in-law brewed. Don''t blame me if it isn''t delicious." Old Man Xian paused for a moment, looking at the teacup in front of him without drinking. After a long time, he finally said, "Do you want to hear the story, child? I have never told anyone else the story of my youth." Xian Guiying consciously pulled over a chair and sat beside him. She patiently and gently said, "Grandpa, please speak." Since the Old Man''s words were slurred, she paid extra attention when she heard them. Seeing her sensible look, the Old Man''s heart ached. He tightly held her hand as if he was silently recounting all the debts he owed her over the years. ? ? ? ? Flashback When Xian Tingfeng was a child, the Xian Family was not as majestic as it was now, and the country even removed some of the Xian Family''s members'' positions in the army, leaving all the family members in the abyss. At that time, in the entire country, only a certain part of Shanghai was safe, and without a war with the invaders, he could not join the army; thus the Xian Family was gone as well. This was actually a very vulgar story for young people these days, but it just happened to exist. Xian Tingfeng lived in Shanghai, a place filled with wealthy merchants. When he was in dire straits, he would often go to the river to wash. He had never been as dirty as the other beggars. In the past, there had been a place where men served men, but it was very hidden. At that time, the boss had taken a fancy to him and wanted to take him away. Because he was young and had a hot temper, he beat up the boss on the street. Even if he couldn''t find a good job, even if he couldn''t join the army, even if he had to beg like a waste, he still wouldn''t do such a disgusting thing! At that time, he had neither power nor influence, and because of his impulsive actions, he was beaten to death by the boss'' men. He fell on the street covered in blood with no one cared about him. After that, just like in many popular love stories, he had met Xing Jia from the Xiang Family. At that time, Xing Jia and her friend had gone to the theater to watch the show and on the way back, she saw Xian Tingfeng lying motionlessly in the corner. Her friend screamed that someone was dead. Xian Tingfeng opened his eyes and said with a frown, "I''m not dead yet " He was sent to the clinic by them and was treated. Since Xing Jia did not lack money, she found a place for him to stay. Xing Jia was a simple young lady from a wealthy family and did not have any worries about the world since she was young, but she said that she still could differentiate between good and bad people. She thought that Xian Tingfeng was not bad, so she saved him. She even smiled and said, "You are very good-looking. I don''t have any aversion towards you. I just want to help you." Xian Tingfeng had fallen in love with Xing Jia at such a young age. However, he knew that he was not worthy of her, so he hid this feeling in his heart. Every time she secretly ran out of the Xing Family to visit him, the two of them would sit and chat. In order to help him find a job, Xing Jia had secretly arranged for him to move into her own granary. At that time, no one in the Xian Family was able to find a job, and everyone from the Xian Family was rejected from getting work in any place in the country. Xing Jia didn''t tell the manager Xian Tingfeng''s real name and finally, there was a job he could do. Xing Jia had only been seventeen at the time. Midway, she had been sent abroad by the Xing Family to study abroad, and they had not met for four or five years. Only later did Xian Tingfeng find out that Xing Jia had already helped him buy the small courtyard where he was staying. He had lived in that small courtyard for many years, from a minivan porter''s driver becoming the steward of the Xing Family until his real name had been exposed, and he was driven away by the Xing Family. Coincidentally, there had just been a war in Shanghai back then, and the country was in chaos. The country needed too many troops, so regardless of whether he was a member of the Xian Family, the people at the top could no longer deny him. Xian Tingfeng planned to inherit his father''s inheritance and go to war. But the night before he left, Xing Jia returned home. What he didn''t expect was that she would come to the small courtyard early in the morning. After so many years of not seeing her, she became more beautiful and mature, with a body full of foreign culture. This woman brought countless bright spots of light, making him very proud. However, at that time, Xing Jia threw herself at him, asking if he could take her away. Xian Tingfeng was stunned for a moment, but he heard her say, "My parents said that I''m not young anymore and they want to marry me to some proper man from the Wan Family. I don''t want to marry him, so take me with you, okay?" "You want to come with me?" "Mmh. I want to follow you! I like you. As long as you''re willing to take me with you, I''ll follow you!" Xing Jia was a little girl who had stayed abroad. Her way of speaking was much more open than before. She was no longer shy and reserved. However, her straightforward and simple attitude had never changed. Xian Tingfeng was surrounded by great joy. At that moment, the two of them fell in love. But in the end, he didn''t take her away because the war had been too arduous. He was afraid that she would suffer too much and made her wait for two years. As long as he could join the army, he would be able to revive the Xian Family within two years and marry her in glory. He wouldn''t let her suffer anymore. Xing Jia was very sad at that time. She stood on the dock and watched from afar as she watched him depart. Xian Tingfeng only wanted her to wait for two years, and he would definitely return. He wanted to treat her well and not let her suffer too much with him, but he didn''t expect that a decision he thought was the best for her would ruin her entire life. Chapter 715 - The Past III Xian Tingfeng had been too impulsive since he was young, and because Xing Jia had just returned from overseas and become much more open-minded, he could not help but want her. He did not know that after he had left, the doctor had found out that she was pregnant due to vomiting, and she had failed to hide this secret, forcing her parents to give her medicine to kill the baby in her womb. In the eyes of Xing Jia''s parents, she was merely a tool that could help the Xing Family rise to a whole new level. Xian Tingfeng had ignored her parents'' cold-bloodedness, thinking that as parents, they could understand their daughter''s unwillingness and not force her to marry someone else. But two years later, when he went back to Shanghai to look for her, he found that the small yard had been burned down in the middle of the war, and nothing was to be found in ruins. After searching for a few days, he saw her and a man surnamed Wan sitting in the car. The two of them held hands as they went to the theater. Xian Tingfeng didn''t expect that Xing Jia had already married. Although she didn''t seem to be pregnant or have children, he had investigated and found out that she had married into the Wan Family one month after he had left. In that small yard, she cried and said that she liked him, loved him, and wanted to be him. If she followed him, she would be willing to suffer. In order to prevent her from suffering, Xian Tingfeng asked her to wait two years. Why couldn''t she wait? At that time, the Xing Family had already fallen into decline, and Xing Jia''s life in the Wan Family could still be considered pretty good, but the Wan Family''s position wasn''t that good either. When Xing Jia saw Xian Tingfeng, who was wearing a military uniform, sitting there and looking at her indifferently, she only looked at him for a long time. She knew that he already had power and the foundation of the Xian Family in his hand. However, she wasn''t excited. She only calmly said, "General Xian, I''m already married. Please don''t hurt my husband." Xing Jia knew Xian Tingfeng very well. She knew his ambition, and she also knew about the wildness buried under his beautiful skin. At that time, Xian Tingfeng only smiled. After laughing for a long time, he asked, "I only ask you this one question, can you come with me now? If you are willing, I won''t pursue anything else." But the answer Xing Jia gave was no. She said she was already pregnant, already been married into the Wan Family for two years. Her husband was good to her, and he didn''t even ask which man she had been with before. Xian Tingfeng only said, "Alright." Then she was sent back. Since then, he hadn''t sent anyone to find her. After staying in Shanghai for a few more days, he left straight away, heading towards the north. However, after he left, the person who took his orders in Shanghai destroyed the Wan Family step by step. It took them five years to pin countless crimes on Xing Jia''s husband. In the end, the Wan Family was raided, and Xing Jia''s husband was imprisoned. That year was 1949. The people of China started to unite for peace. Xing Jia gave birth to a child in that year. The Wan Family was gone, and she also went missing. The Xian Family''s status in the country was even higher than when Xian Tingfeng''s father was alive many years ago. At that time, he already had a lovely wife by his side, and his wife''s son, Xian Jian, was already one and a half years old. However, the man surnamed Wan in prison would never be let out. After giving birth to her child, Xing Jia had used all sorts of methods to find Xian Tingfeng, begging him to let her husband go for the sake of their child''s, begging him to let her husband go for the sake of their previous love. Xian Tingfeng still didn''t understand why she betrayed him. It''s only two years, why can''t she wait? Seeing that she had given birth to a child for that man and that she even did not hesitate to kneel down and beg him, he finally chose to avoid her. That man surnamed Wan was tortured endlessly in prison. Some of this was arranged by Xian Tingfeng, while some were done by himself in prison. Xian Tingfeng avoided Xing Jia''s pleas for mercy and they never saw each other again. Until a few years later, her husband had chosen to commit suicide. When he committed suicide, he was still wearing a shoe knitted by Xing Jia. Xian Tingfeng didn''t know how Xing Jia delivered the clothes to her husband, but when he saw the clothes and shoes on the man''s body, he didn''t even plan to leave the body for her and just ordered someone to burn it. He remembered the day when he had burned the body by the river, Xing Jia had broken through the siege and knelt in the distance, screaming and crying. With her bloodshot eyes, she shouted, "Xian Tingfeng! I shouldn''t have saved you! You demon! I hate you! I hate you for the rest of my life!" End of flashback. ? ? ? ? Old Man Xian''s gaze gradually became focused and he said in a trembling voice, "She hated me for all her life. She''ll hate me in her next life as well." He gently picked up the jade stone on the table. "This was left to me by my father. In those impoverished years, this was the only valuable thing on my body. I gave it to Xing Jia later, but she secretly stuffed it into my bag when she sent me on the boat." "Grandfather, you never understand a woman''s heart." Xian Guiying suddenly spoke; her voice was soft. Old Man Xian smiled and looked at her. "Yeah, I didn''t understand it then, but when I did, it was too late." "Grandfather, do you know why Xing Jia returned the jade stone to you before you left? And why did she marry someone else? Why didn''t she want to go with you when you went back to look for her?" Xian Guiying suddenly felt sympathy for Qin Gengxin''s grandmother. She had really been cheated by her grandfather all her life. Xian Guiying suddenly felt that when the Old Woman was in the United States, she (the Old Woman) was already treating her very lightly by simply kicking a basin of hot water to her. Old Man Xian didn''t answer. He just closed his eyes and remained silent without anyone knowing what he was thinking. After a long time, he opened his eyes and said in a soft voice, "I already know. I should have left with her that year. I had confidently believed that letting her wait for me was the best choice for her. However, I didn''t know what she was thinking at that time, nor did I know that she was pregnant with my child, much less what she went through in the days after I left. After returning home, I blindly believed that she had betrayed me and that she had fallen in love with that man surnamed Wan." "Grandfather, didn''t you say that you haven''t seen Xing Jia ever since? Then how did you know?" Old Man Xian sighed. "Later on, I went to that man''s prison. Before he committed suicide, he left a letter, not for Xing Jia nor for his child, but for me. It''s a bloodletter." "He wrote out everything that happened when he married Xing Jia, including the fact that Xing Jia had once knocked out, but he didn''t mind that. Xing Jia wouldn''t let him touch her for two years. It wasn''t until a month before I returned to Shanghai, and because of the love they had for each other, she felt that he was treating her well and didn''t want to delay their marriage any longer." "At that time, I was blinded by jealousy and fury. In the following years, sometimes I think about it and realize that I really did too many darn things when I was young." Chapter 716 - The Past IV Qin Gengxin must have known from a very young age that his grandfather was killed by Old Man Xian, so when he and Xian Zihao first met in the United States, they would fight, but they gradually became brothers who shared hardships. The grudges between the ancestors did not affect the friendship between these two brothers since they were only brothers and not married into an enemy''s family, so it would not affect them too much. That''s why Qin Gengxin said that he had almost lost control of his emotions long ago, but he had no choice but to stay far away from her. He just didn''t want to lose his heart over her and didn''t want to take the risk. It was only because her grandfather had forced his grandfather to his death, and when Xian Guiying married into the Qin Family, the two of them would definitely not be happy. Just because it''s like this Qin Gengxin said he only knew that his grandfather was killed by Old Man Xian but didn''t know the specific reason. So that''s the real reason, wasn''t it? Xian Guiying suddenly realized that after she found out the truth, she actually didn''t have the face to face Qin Gengxin''s grandmother, the pathetic woman who had saved her grandfather but whose life had been ruined by him all those years ago. She was alone with Qin Gengxin''s mother, so she must have suffered a lot in her life. In the end, the grandson she doted on the most ended up marrying the granddaughter of her enemy. What kind of evil fate was this? "Grandfather, how many years has it been since you last saw Xing Jia?" Xian Guiying asked suddenly. Old Man Xian was stunned for a moment. "It''s been decades. I don''t know how she looks now, but she''s probably not as old. When she was young, she was very beautiful, really very beautiful." "Cui Luixian looked like her when she was young, doesn''t she?" Xian Guiying suddenly said with a smile. The Old Man didn''t reply immediately. He was silent but tacitly agreed. After a moment, he asked, "How did you know?" "When I was a child, I saw a picture in the drawer of the old cabinet in the attic. The woman in the photo was very beautiful and later on, I realized that Cui Luixian had grown up to be very similar to the woman in the photo." She hadn''t really understood the reason for this all along, but now she probably understood. "You put all the apologies you had for Xing Jia back then, all the compensation you could not give to her to Cui Luixian. That''s why you''re willing to forgive all of her wrongdoings without reason. You''d rather force your own granddaughter away than let her suffer even the slightest bit. Grandfather, am I right? Old Man Xian did not nod or deny it. He slowly closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. "What blood relation does Cui Luixian have with the two of you?" "The reason why I brought Cui Luixian back home all those years ago was really purely because of the love I had for her and because the Old Cui had saved me. It was only later on, I discovered that she really looked like Xing Jia. That small appearance, that facial features, they really looked more and more alike. Over time, Xing Jia''s apology was gradually transferred onto her. I was really confused, too muddle-headed. For a girl with such a vicious heart, I almost ruined Zihao''s and your happiness." "It''s all over." Xian Guiying smiled. "Grandfather, since you can put all your apologies onto Cui Luixian, it means that you still care about Xing Jia. Since you know your mistake, why don''t you go and find her? Why don''t you just say sorry to her face to face? You are all old, and some things can be let go as long as you open your mouth. After torturing each other for a lifetime, why don''t you cherish this short time and use it to resolve the past grudge? Isn''t it better to spend your last years together?" Old Man Xian suddenly laughed. "Child, you''re thinking too simply." He didn''t deny her simple words and her beautiful vision. The Old Man only pursed his lips. "This is the only hope in my heart. She said that she hated me for all her life and that even if I killed myself in front of her, she wouldn''t forgive me." "That''s just her temper when she was young. When people get old, they will always let go. After all, you guys loved each other back then. Even though she married that man and gave birth to his child, she did not love him. The person she loved was you, grandfather. " Old Man Xian was once again stunned, and he didn''t say anything for a long time. "I suddenly remember when grandmother died in the hospital, you were sitting by her bedside, and she held your hand. She said in a very soft voice, ''Go find her ''. What did that mean? After living with you for dozens of years, she must know that she has yet entered your heart. When she left, she didn''t have a single trace of resentment. Grandfather, do you want these two women to die in sorrow? At least grandmother has been gone for so many years, and she has given you good wishes, so why don''t you have the courage to apologize? You could have apologized to Jiang Ruolan for what you did when you were young and paid for what you did. Why didn''t you even have the courage to look for Xing Jia?" "You, youngsters, you always come up with something." The Old Man sighed lightly, but he did not speak too much. He just looked at the slightly opened window in silence. After all, Xing Jia and he had known each other for so many years. Even if she went abroad to study, before she left, and after she came back, there must have been many other stories between them. Qin Gengxin''s grandmother had hated her grandfather for so many years, but in reality, she must have loved him very much back then. When her grandfather left, she would secretly return the jade stone to him. It was probably because she felt that the man she loved deeply wasn''t someone she could catch. No matter how open-minded Xing Jia was, she still had the temperament of a little woman wishing for a warm and peaceful home. But her grandfather couldn''t give her what she wanted. She gave him back the jade stone, a sign for her to say goodbye, that she had already let him go. Seeing the Old Man remained silent, Xian Guiying felt a pang of heartache. "Grandfather, let me push you out for some fresh air. The air in the study is too heavy." "No need, I want to be with myself for a while. You can leave." Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment before she got up and left the study. When she went downstairs, she saw Qin Gengxin standing near the stairs. Chapter 717 - Are You Trying To Apologize On Behalf Of Grandpa Xian Guiying silently walked over and stared at his figure. Without saying a single word, she suddenly embraced him. Qin Gengxin was originally standing there watching the kids playing in the living room while waiting for Huang Jingguo''s call. Suddenly, he was hugged like this and he couldn''t help but look back at her, and then put his hand on her waist, bringing her to his side. He looked at Xian Guiying''s quiet appearance and asked, "Have you finished talking?" "En." Xian Guiying leaned her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. She quietly listened to his heartbeat and said softly, "Qin Gengxin, when you first saw me, how did you feel?" He immediately smiled. "I don''t know how to describe it, but it should be more or less breathtaking." "Breathtaking?" She glanced at him. Qin Gengxin laughed. "That''s right, back then I felt that I had seen quite a few beauties in the past few years, regardless of whether they were black hair, yellow hair, white skin, dark skin, or whatever color their eyes were, I have never seen such a beautiful girl like you. How could a person''s body be filled with innocence and beauty at the same time? How could she laugh so warmly, yet with a hint of coldness in her temperament? To be honest, my words are a bit contradictory. I just don''t know how to describe the feeling." "Then if I wasn''t Xian Tingfeng''s granddaughter, would you fall in love with me the first time we met?" Xian Guiying asked innocently like a child. Qin Gengxin thought for a moment, then replied, "Probably not." "Why?" "With my personality, if I had fallen in love with you without any hindrances, I would have tried my best to eat you dry first. At that time, I was still young and felt that it would be better to talk about our relationship in bed. If this was really the case, then even if the two of us fell in love a long time ago, we would have already broken up." He patted her shoulder. "Unlike now, I know what''s the most important thing." Even if Xian Zihao was in the United States, it wouldn''t affect Qin Gengxin in the slightest. However, it was because of this deliberate evasion that Xian Guiying and him could see each other and understand each other more clearly. Even if Qin Gengxin was no longer so young and arrogant, even if the three words ''I love you'' had gradually been shyly saying, this sort of invisible closeness was the true love between the heart and the soul. Xian Guiying closed her eyes again, smiled, and said, "I am very calm now. At first, I was afraid. Afraid that when I learned the truth, we can''t be together, but I am very calm now." "Hmm?" Qin Gengxin looked down at her. Xian Guiying opened her eyes, lifted her chin, and placed it on his shoulder. She smiled. "I think your grandmother won''t make things too difficult for us after a while." "What is the truth?" Seeing her understanding expression, Qin Gengxin could not help but become curious. "Why did he force my grandfather to death in the past?" "Your grandfather could be said to have been forced to his death by my grandfather, but at the same time, he wasn''t the one who forced him to his death. My grandfather destroyed your grandfather''s life, and he also ruined your grandmother''s life. But my grandfather regretted it long ago. He knew he was wrong, but he didn''t have the courage to apologize. " Qin Gengxin''s arms tightened around her waist, but he didn''t say anything. Xian Guiying knew what he was thinking, but she didn''t know whether to say it or not. She looked up at him and said, "Grandfather is not in good health right now, so I don''t want him to travel all the way to G City. Even if it''s not for our marriage, there are some things I want him to settle." Qin Gengxin still didn''t say anything. He glanced at the children playing downstairs. His phone then rang. He patted Xian Guiying''s shoulder and said, "Let me answer the call first. There are some new developments at the company. I need to decide on something for Huang Jingguo." "Alright." Xian Guiying watched him leave the house to pick up the phone. When she saw Jiang Ruolan playing with children''s jigsaw puzzles, she smiled and walked over. "Sister-in-law, are you still working at Fengyu Media?" Jiang Ruolan raised her eyes and smiled at her. "Right, I''m still working over there. Working there is more comfortable, and over the years, my relationship between colleagues and the like has become very close. I also have a good job, and with Xiong Ruogang helping me, I also have more time that I could spend at home with my children." "That''s good." Xian Guiying sat down beside her and picked up the puzzle. She looked at the picture of Snow White and the seven dwarves, then looked at Qin Wenqian, who was looking for pieces of the puzzle with Xian An Na. Xian Guiying then smiled and asked, "Sister-in-law, can I ask for your help?" "Go ahead." Jiang Ruolan put down the puzzle in her hands and said with a smile. Xian Guiying thought for a moment. "Wait here." She got up and went to the attic. It took her a long time to find the old photo, and when she handed it over to Jiang Ruolan, she saw that Jiang Ruolan was shocked. "This...This photo is so old, it can''t be Cui Luixian, right?" "They do look alike, no wonder grandfather dotes on her so much." Xian Guiying said softly. "I want to use your media channels to write a story that old people often read. It''s a true story, but you have to respect the characters in the story, so use an alias, okay?" "A story?" "Yes, it would be best if you could publish them in G City. It is a kind of story that old people like to read about." "Alright, tell me the story. I''ll listen to it and see if it''s suitable to be released. If possible, I''ll contact the newspaper office tomorrow." Within a time, Xian Guiying finished telling the story the Old Man had just told her. Although she didn''t mention who was the protagonist of the character and only mentioned an old man, Jiang Ruolan could grasp the point of it. She was silent for a while before saying softly, "The old soldier in this story, is he grandpa?" She wasn''t questioning; she was certain. Xian Guiying didn''t deny it and just looked at her quietly. "You want to use this story to let that Old Woman, who lost her husband, see it. Are you trying to apologize on behalf of grandpa?" "Grandfather''s health isn''t too good right now. Even if he wanted to apologize, he probably wouldn''t be able to travel a long distance. However, after hearing all this, I wanted to do something." "When I was young, Qin Gengxin''s grandmother was not bad to me. When I was often bullied at Jiang Family, Qin Gengxin would often drag me to his house''s courtyard and gave me fruits to eat. At that time, his grandmother discovered that we were secretly eating in the corner of the courtyard, but she didn''t come over to scold us, nor did she chase me away." Jiang Ruolan looked at Xian Guiying and said, "All that happened between you and Gengxin must have something to do with his grandmother, right? When I heard your story just now, I suddenly felt enlightened." Jiang Ruolan was indeed a media worker. Xian Guiying didn''t even mention anything about Xing Jia, but Jiang Ruolan could still grasp the truth. Xian Guiying could only smile. "Sister-in-law, please consider it as a favor from me." "I will definitely help, but for this kind of story, I need to consider how I should write it first." Jiang Ruolan sat on the couch and looked at the children who were playing the puzzle happily. She smiled. "Guiying, when will you give Qianqian a friend? You see, Qianqian usually is so lonely, but now she has the leisure to play with Chiahao and An Na, you could see how happy she is. Aren''t you going to give your child a little brother or sister?" Chapter 718 - Xian Jian’s Anger Xian Guiying didn''t expect Jiang Ruolan to suddenly bring up this topic. A trace of awkwardness flashed across her face. "Qianqian''s health isn''t good. I only wanted to focus on taking care of her, and I don''t want to be distracted. I''ve never thought about having another child." "Why would you be distracted? You are only giving birth to a playmate for your child. The two children aren''t too far from each other in terms of age. They could grow up together and accompany each other as they grew up. Have you ever thought that no matter how much parents love their children, they will always leave before their children do? At that time, with no one at her side, will you be at ease?" "Moreover " Jiang Ruolan glanced at Qin Gengxin, who had just finished with his call. "You''re not going to take care of the kids yourself. Let Qin Gengxin fully understand how much he missed out on in the years after your marriage." "What are you talking about?" Qin Gengxin walked over and smiled at them. When he saw the two of them turning to look at him with a judging gaze, he sighed and said, "What''s wrong? Why is everyone looking at me?" "Discussing life matters with your wife." Jiang Ruolan smiled as she bent down to hand the children a piece of a jigsaw puzzle they had been looking for. When Qin Gengxin turned to look at Xian Guiying, she only said, "My dad is coming back soon. Think about how to face him." Zhan An could stop pursuing the matter, and the Old Man could also stop pursuing the matter of Qin Gengxin not coming home with Xian Guiying for the past few years because he knew who Qin Gengxin''s grandmother was. But what about Xian Jian? "We''ll deal with it when it''s time." Qin Gengxin smiled. Xian Guiying reprimanded him with a smile. "You sound so relaxed." As she was speaking, Nanny Cheng''s voice came from the door. "You''re back?" "Yes." The door was opened. As soon as Xian Jian, who was covered in dust, entered the house, his eyes fell on the few people standing in the living room. His gaze instantly fell on Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin looked at him. Xian Jian snorted coldly, handed the hat to Nanny Cheng behind him, and said coldly, "You guys still know to come back? Could it be that if the Old Man isn''t so sick, all of you only intend to return in a few years to bury his corpse?" Qin Gengxin was about to say something, but Xian Guiying frowned and said, "Dad, how can you say that? Even if Qin Gengxin and I are at fault, there''s no need for you to curse grandpa. " "When did I curse your grandfather? Everyone knows what''s going on. Even if you come back to accompany the Old Man, you would only come back for a while and then run around outside all day. I don''t want to be involved with the affairs of you young people either, but Guiying, you never once come back after the wedding." Xian Jian looked coldly at Qin Gengxin. "You must be thinking too lowly of us, the elders, right?" "Dad, I''m sorry." Qin Gengxin sincerely apologized. "You don''t need to apologize to me. I don''t care what the reason is. All I know is that after the wedding, you treated the Xian Family like nothing. Only a kid like you can do it. This is a great unfilial act!". "Dad, don''t talk so much. We finally managed to return after so much difficulty. Can''t you just quietly let bygones be bygones? My mom is just a woman, but she understands it better than you do. She knows that some things that happened in the past are already in the past, and since everyone in the present is happy, then she won''t say anything to make things worse. It''s not easy for anyone to get happiness, so you don''t have to come and settle old scores when everyone is happy. In the years after Qin Gengxin and I got married, there was a misunderstanding between us. He didn''t return to the Xian Family, and I didn''t go visit the Qin Family! What would you think if I went to the Qin Family and my father-in-law and mother-in-law were to speak ill of me, just like you do?" Xian Jian suddenly choked and glared at her. "Are you going to go head to head with me? As his father-in-law, can''t I teach him a lesson?" "Now that everyone is happy, do you really have to make a ruckus again? If you''re angry, just say it. Qin Gengxin is also sincerely apologizing. What else do you want?" Although Xian Jian had a bad temper, he indeed could be said to be very filial. He took these matters between young and old people very seriously. He looked at Xian Guiying for a moment, then coldly at Qin Gengxin, who pulled Xian Guiying away. "It''s fine; I understand why dad is so angry. I married his daughter and never once brought her back to visit her family." Qin Gengxin held Xian Guiying down, knowing that she and her own father were always at loggerheads. He didn''t want to cause too much trouble and kept signaling her not to speak again. "It''s good that you know this!" Xian Jian looked at them coldly. "I have been out all year, and no matter how far the journey is, I have to take the train and take the bus back to accompany my father. And you, young people, only know to enjoy your own little world!" "Dad, there are some things that can''t be done perfectly. Do you think there are no other important things besides being filial? You''ve also done something wrong back then." "You little girl!" Xian Jian frowned, "You''re forcing me to argue!" Qin Gengxin continued to hold Xian Guiying''s hand. Only then did she bear with it and stop talking. "Aiya, why are you still talking about this? You clearly missed your daughter, so why do you keep arguing with her?" Zhan An came back from outside and sighed, "Stop quarreling. It took so much effort for our family to reunite. Furthermore, Qin Gengxin is indeed good to our Guiying now. He also apologized. If you still have anything you''re not satisfied with, you two can talk about it privately." "Besides, didn''t Guiying say that when they didn''t come back in the past few years, it was because of some misunderstanding between them? Since they are back now, as parents, we shouldn''t meddle in their affairs. Who hasn''t quarreled after marriage? It''s normal for the cold war to last two to three years." Zhan An glanced at Xian Jian as she spoke. Indeed, Zhan An had ignored him for a few years. She was angry that he didn''t accompany her back to her parent''s home during the New Year. Everyone knew about this. Xian Jian was suddenly at a loss for words. His face was livid with anger, but he merely snorted coldly. Well, he seemed to feel that he had lost a lot of faces. Seeing Xian Jian''s livid face, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh. Jiang Ruolan, who was beside her, held it in for a while. She looked down and her lips curled as she said, "Dad, don''t be angry. Sit down and eat some fruits first. I remembered when Zihao went to the United States to recuperate, it took me a while to bring the children to come here. You told me the past is the past and that we shouldn''t talk about it anymore. Since we are family, then stop quarreling." Xian Jian just sighed. "Indeed, this Xian Family is the home of all of you. Although I have a bad temper and did many wrong things when I was young, now I''m also old. I''m also looking forward to a family reunion like the Old Man." Xian Guiying looked at him. "If you and grandpa didn''t throw a tantrum, I''ll definitely come back often. Even if I don''t want to come back, Qin Gengxin will drag me back. You should know his characters very well. Moreover, he has already apologized." "Alright, let''s not talk about this anymore. Since you''re back, then we''ll have a good time. I''ll listen to your mother and not add to this mess." Xian Jian sighed as he said this. Then, he looked at Zhan An. However, Zhan An just glanced at him indifferently before she turned around and walked away, not giving him any face at all. Seeing that Zhan An did not give Xian Jian any face at all, Xian Guiying smiled and looked at Qin Gengxin. They both smiled. Chapter 719 - He Had Ruined The Body Of A Woman Who Looked Strong On The Outside Because the Old Man was not in good health, dinner only lasted for an hour or so. Xian Jian, Xian Zihao, and Qin Gengxin spent their time drinking. In the middle of it, Xian Zihao got a call and had something to discuss in his company, so he left first. In the end, it left with Qin Gengxin and Xian Jian. They chatted and laughed in the living room until around nine o''clock. Meanwhile, Xian Guiying went to the attic in the back, doing something. Just as she entered and was about to turn on the lights and air conditioning, she was suddenly hugged by someone from behind. Qin Gengxin smelled faintly of alcohol, but he was not drunk. The air in the room was a little hot and stuffy. Xian Guiying gently pushed him away and whispered, "Don''t disturb me. The soundproofing here isn''t very good." "There''s only the two of us in here; no one will listen to us." Qin Gengxin smiled as he lowered his head to lightly kiss her neck. His voice was low and hoarse as he said, "Wife ~" Xian Guiying felt tickled by his kiss. She raised her hand to punch his chest. "Stop messing around; who''s your wife?! We are divorced." "We''re going to remarry right now!" Qin Gengxin let go of her but held her hand and pushed her to leave. "What kind of joke is this? What time is it now? How could there be a Civil Affairs Bureau office open at the moment? Besides, I don''t agree! Stop fooling around! I''ll turn on the lights, you shower and sleep!" Qin Gengxin reached out to hug her again. He lowered his head and kissed her hair. Feeling the intense warmth, Xian Guiying didn''t have the heart to push him away. She only tried to fight a little but didn''t move anymore, letting him hug her. "Guiying, I know you''re still angry at this family. Even though you''ve repeatedly told yourself that you have to calmly and peacefully eat dinner with everyone, but in your heart, it''s actually filled with dark waves. You don''t like this family, you don''t like your own father, and you don''t like your own grandfather, but you must endure all the grievances in order to make your grandfather happy. If you feel bad, you can tell me anything. Don''t hold it back, and don''t argue with your father again." Xian Guiying didn''t move. It was clear that what Qin Gengxin said was not wrong. After a moment of silence, she turned around in his embrace and wrapped her arms around his neck. Without saying a word, she raised her head and kissed him. Qin Gengxin kissed back gently. After kissing for a while, he felt some salty tears on his lips. He paused and looked at her face. The dim moonlight shone into the bedroom. Tears welled up in Xian Guiying''s eyes. When Qin Gengxin looked at her, she laughed. She wiped the tears with her hand and said, "Can''t you pretend you didn''t see me cry?" Qin Gengxin sighed. "The number of times you cried in front of me can be counted with five fingers. Can''t I take a good look?" "You''re crazy." Xian Guiying reprimanded him. She moved away from his embrace and was about to turn on the lights when Qin Gengxin suddenly grabbed her by the waist. She cried out softly and looked at him, but her lips were sealed by him. "Ugh!" Xian Guiying wanted to take a shower, but Qin Gengxin held her waist tightly, not allowing her to escape from his embrace. "It''s too hot, I want to take a shower." She whispered as he gently pushed her to the bed. His fingers brushed across her sensitive spot on her chest. Her entire body felt as if it had been electrocuted, and her blood began to gush out from her body. "Let''s shower together later." Qin Gengxin''s kiss was very fiery and very deep. It carried an incomparable amount of tender pity. Xian Guiying wanted to speak, but she didn''t have the chance. His lips and tongue constantly tangled with hers as if he was pouring out all his years of longing. She couldn''t bear this kind of teasing, much less this sweet joy. Suddenly, like a bolt of lightning cutting through the dark night sky, she felt a hint of salt at the corner of her mouth. Xian Guiying gasped and opened her eyes. "Gengxin." She took his face in her hands, and he tilted his head away, his hot fingertips touching her eyelids, blocking her view. "Why are you crying?" Her eyes were blocked, so she had to ask with her eyes closed. "Nothing, I just feel heartache." "Heartache for what?" Qin Gengxin did not say anything. Previously, he deeply rooted his desire to protect Jiang Ruolan in his heart due to his young heroism and because she had been bullied in front of him. Then from Xian Zihao, he met Xian Guiying. He had once admired her and had treated her like a rock that couldn''t be broken. They had only been back to Xian Family for a few days, and he could tell that every step Xian Guiying took in the Xian Family was for the sake of others. In order to make the Old Man and her father happy, in order to reassure her mother and brother, in order to calm the Xian Family, she had to bear all the grievances and only smiled at everyone. In those years, he had ruined the body of a woman who looked strong on the outside but was weaker on the inside than anyone else. Xian Guiying and Jiang Ruolan were not the same. Even though Jiang Ruolan was cruelly bullied by everyone in the Jiang Family, but her heart was terrifyingly strong. She could fight against them without anyone''s help. Xian Guiying, on the other hand, was only pretending to be strong. When Qin Gengxin thought about all the harm he had done to her over the years, he gently kissed the corner of her mouth. "Gengxin." Xian Guiying pushed his face away and pressed her hand against his cheek. "I''m fine, I''m really fine. At least I have you now, right?" Over the past twelve or so years, she had repeatedly asked him this question. She could not help but bury her face in his chest and sniffed his comforting and familiar scent. Xian Guiying closed her eyes and listened to Qin Gengxin''s heartbeat. It was this smell, this touch; she had been waiting for these all her life. She held him like this for a long time. Although the air was hot and stuffy, it couldn''t stop them from sticking even closer together. Qin Gengxin lowered his head slowly and kissed her shoulder. "Yes, you have me." He then bit her earlobe and viciously said, "I''d rather die on you!" As soon as he finished speaking, he picked her up and wrapped her legs around his waist. The man''s strong body pressed against hers, overlapping at the same time. "Guiying, let''s find some time to remarry, okay?" His hoarse voice had a hint of stubbornness to it. "Yes." Xian Guiying was suffocated by the pressure and tried to protest in a weak voice. Suddenly, she heard footsteps on the stairs to the attic. Chapter 720 - There Are Some Things That I Don’t Really Put Down Both of them were stunned for a moment. When they heard someone walking to the attic, Xian Guiying hurriedly tried to push Qin Gengxin away, but he simply held her back, not letting her move. Fearing that she would be crushed, he laid her down on the bed. "Stop messing around." Xian Guiying lightly punched his chest, she didn''t dare to make too much noise. The sound of footsteps came closer and closer. Apparently, it was the sound of two people''s footsteps, followed by the sound of a conversation. "When Guiying said that she was going to sleep in the attic, at that time I was too busy playing with the children that I forgot to tell her that the shower inside was broken. Although there is usually someone to clean the place, the broken shower has never been repaired." It was Zhan An''s voice. "Madam, they should be resting by now." Then came Nanny Cheng''s voice. "These few days, Miss Guiying has been taking care of the old general in the hospital. I can see that she is very tired, but she still persisted and happily accompanied the old general throughout the day. She is very tired; otherwise she would not have let Ruolan take care of the child for the night." "Well, let''s keep our voices down and see whether the light is on or not. She slept without taking a shower. Guiying was always too reserved every time she went home. Even when she encounters a small problem like a broken shower, she won''t tell and ask for someone''s help." "Then... Do you want me to knock on the door?" "Don''t knock." Zhan An whispered. "There''s no light inside, so she must be asleep." Qin Gengxin, who was entangled with Xian Guiying on the bed, didn''t dare to move because he was afraid that people outside would hear the sound. Sensing Xian Guiying''s embarrassed demeanor, Qin Gengxin suddenly smiled and chewed her sensitive ears. She moaned softly like a kitten. She could no longer bear this torture. However, she was afraid that Zhan An and Nanny Cheng would hear her, so she gripped the bedsheets tightly with her trembling hands. ? ? ? ? While she was in a daze, she felt as if someone was holding her in his arms. She heard a soft murmur in her ear, "I''m not going anywhere. Sleep well." Why did Qin Gengxin say that? Xian Guiying opened her eyes in shock as she saw the dim light in the room. When she turned around, she saw Qin Gengxin was looking down at her. "Why are you awake?" He then bent down and kissed her on the nose. "Aren''t you so tired that you directly fell asleep?" Xian Guiying looked at him for a moment and smiled. Then she pushed his hand away and got up. "I''m sticky and dirty. I''m going to take a shower." "Didn''t mom just say that the shower in the attic is broken?" Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment. "They should all be asleep by this time. Nobody uses the bathroom on the first floor." With that, she got out of bed and went to put on her clothes. Qin Gengxin also sat up and said, "It''s already so late. We''ll go wash up in the morning. Let''s rest first." "No, my body is covered in sweat. It''s so sticky that I can''t fall asleep." It wasn''t that Xian Guiying was addicted to cleanliness, but the weather was too hot and stuffy, and her body was covered with sweat. She couldn''t sleep well at all. Seeing her insistence, Qin Gengxin did not stop her. He got up and put on a shirt, but the lower body was completely exposed. Xian Guiying directly smashed a pillow on his face. "Put on your pants!" The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. He took the pillow and put it to the side. "We have done this many times, why are you so shy ~?" It was impossible for Xian Guiying to not wear clothes openly like him, or maybe she wasn''t used to this kind of intimacy. It was actually a normal intimate relationship between a couple. But the thought of him taking advantage of her with the fact that Nanny Cheng and Zhan An were outside made her stop looking at him. Xian Guiying quickly put on her clothes, opened the door, and walked out. Qin Gengxin also put on his pants, buttoning his shirt with two buttons, and followed her out. "Why did you want to come to the attic just now? Don''t you have your own bedroom?" He walked behind her and looked at her slender back. As he walked, he asked her a question in an indifferent tone. "I have some feelings for this little attic. Every time I come back, I don''t want to stay with them. I can only sleep in this attic." Xian Guiying said softly. "Maybe it''s just like you said; there are some things that I don''t really put down. Those things have been deeply ingrained in my mind since I was young. It would be impossible for me to put it down so quickly even if I said that I forgot it." While they were talking, the two of them walked into the house in front of them. The small light in the living room was on. The entire house was quiet. "Drink some water and wait for me here." However, Qin Gengxin didn''t even do as he was told. He opened the bathroom door that had not been completely closed and walked in. "Let''s take a shower together." He laughed. Xian Guiying was about to refuse, but Qin Gengxin leaned over and kissed her lips. This was the small bathroom on the first floor, so she didn''t dare make too much noise to prevent others from waking up. She frowned and pinched him, but he took the opportunity to peel off the loose pajamas that she had just put on and whispered hoarsely against her lips. "Listen to me, shower together, hmm?" Xian Guiying was helpless. She really did not know how many years this bastard had not touched a woman in his life. Her clothes were directly ripped off by him. Qin Gengxin casually took off his clothes and then directly pressed Xian Guiying against the wall, kissing her lips, before lowering his head to kiss her neck. She endured the feeling on her body and said softly, "Don''t... I''m too dirty. My body is sweaty." Qin Gengxin grabbed her hands and pressed them against the wall of the shower with one hand. His other hand turned the shower tap. Water immediately splashed onto both of them. He lowered his head to sniff at her neck, panting while saying, "It''s clean now." Xian Guiying didn''t answer. She leaned against the wall and looked at the pale blue tiles on the wall. She felt as if her whole body had been flooded by many emotions. She almost lost control of herself. Qin Gengxin already knew everything about her, just like she knew himself. Xian Guiying was not an unrestrained person, at least not before this. Qin Gengxin''s various actions had enlightened her senses, making her no longer particularly resistant to it. She held him close, hearing his quick breathing and feeling his uncontrollable heartbeat. One after the other, love finally made her weak. Chapter 721 - Untitled The next day, Xian Guiying was awakened by the sound of the phone beside her bed. When she opened her eyes, she saw Qin Gengxin''s phone was still ringing. She reached out to take it. In the end, her habit of going to bed early and getting up early was broken by that beast Qin Gengxin. She frowned. Seeing that Qin Gengxin didn''t seem to be in the bedroom, she directly picked up the phone. "Boss, there seems to be something wrong with the Bai Group recently. Mrs. Bai had to give up on a direct confrontation with us and she suddenly came back to New York halfway." Huang Jingguo''s voice came over the phone. Xian Guiying was stunned. "Can you find out if she intentionally did this or if something really happened?" Huang Jingguo was surprised, "Ah, Miss Xian?" Xian Guiying knew that she had overstepped her authority a little, but since it was related to the safety of Qin Corporation, she was still a little worried. At this time, the bedroom door was opened, and Qin Gengxin came in. Seeing that he had returned, she directly handed him the phone. "It''s Huang Jingguo. I saw the phone ringing, so I answered." Qin Gengxin took the phone and glanced at her with a smile. Then, he turned around and went out to answer the call. Xian Guiying was a little confused. Why did he look so strange when he was smiling at her? She couldn''t help but touch her face and hair. She got off the bed and ran to the bathroom. Then she saw many faint red marks on her neck and body. It looked very ambiguous. With a headache, she touched the two noticeable red marks on her neck. Then, she turned around to search for the luggage that she had brought back. She wanted to see if there were turtleneck sweaters or something that could cover the ambiguous marks on her neck. While looking through the clothes, she cursed, "This damned Qin Gengxin! He''s really unreliable!" When Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin returned to the house in front of them, it was just before lunchtime. The Old Man was sitting in a wheelchair by the French window, and when he saw them entered, he smiled and waved at them. "Guiying, you finally awake. Gengxin said that you were too tired these few days and were still sleeping, so I didn''t call anyone to wake you up for breakfast." Xian Guiying smiled. "It''s fine. I slept for the whole morning. I''m not hungry. Grandpa, you have to go out and bask in the sun more often. It''s not very useful for you to just sit at a window like this." "I know. Gengxin pushed me out this morning. I''m tired, so I''ll sit here and rest." The Old Man patted her hand gently. "The children are in the children''s room. They all came down to play in the morning. Ruolan should be coaxing them for an afternoon nap now." "I''ll go see Qianqian." Xian Guiying smiled and turned around. Qin Gengxin didn''t follow her and when he saw Xian Jian was looking at something besides the toy rack, he walked towards him. When Xian Guiying went upstairs, Jiang Ruolan happened to come out of the children''s bedroom with a glass in her hand. When she turned around and saw Xian Guiying, she smiled and said, "You''re awake?" Xian Guiying walked over and smiled. "Have the children taken an afternoon nap?" "They didn''t sleep. The three children were playing together in high spirits. They leisurely clamored for milk, and since I couldn''t drink a cup by myself, I shared some of it with them." Jiang Ruolan then raised the milk glass in her hand and said, "They''ve finished it all. Qianqian is also very willing to drink it." "That girl is willing to eat anything, no matter if it''s food or drink. As long as there''s no poison, she doesn''t refuse anyone." Xian Guiying smiled and said, "Gengxin and I went to the attic at the back last night and left our child here with you. You probably didn''t sleep well tonight, right?" "No, it''s Nanny Cheng and Little Ju who are helping me take care of them. I just woke up in the early morning and came over to play with the kids. They are all very obedient. Nanny Cheng said that they slept very well and that the children did not cause trouble at all at night. Qianqian is also very well behaved. She was tired during the day, so she was the first to fall asleep." "That''s good." Xian Guiying had been worried that her daughter would be unhappy or cause trouble at the Xian Residence, but now she was relieved. She quietly pushed open the door and walked in. Xian Chiahao was looking at them with an unreadable expression. "You two have been rolling around together for a long time! Aren''t you tired?" The two little girls completely ignored him and continued to roll around on the ground while hugging each other. It was as if they found this very amusing. Accompanied by loud laughter, Xian Guiying walked in. "Qianqian." "Mommy ~" When Qin Wenqian heard her voice, she glanced at Xian An Na before turning her head and laughing loudly. The two girls let go of each other, then Qin Wenqian stood up and rushed into her arms. "Mommy, I want to be good friends with Sister An Na and Brother Chiahao!" "You are originally brothers and sisters, so of course, you are good friends." Xian Guiying smiled as she lightly rubbed Qin Wenqian''s small head. "No matter who it was before, you''ve never been this happy. If you like them, just tell Auntie Ruolan to take them to America." Xian Guiying was only joking. Qin Wenqian tilted her head and said, "But they said they wanted me to stay." "In the end, a child has to be accompanied by a child to play with." Jiang Ruolan had just returned from the kitchen to send the glass and came back. She sat on the carpet with Xian Guiying and said softly, "No matter what kind of adult companion she has, it can''t replace the childish innocence of children." Xian Guiying thought about how her daughter had been following her around the United States for all these years and in Wuyuan too. She hadn''t made any friends even though she had just entered kindergarten. Due to her poor health, Xian Guiying often forbade her to go out and interact with other children, lest she be infected by some random infectious disease. Qin Wenqian''s resistance was too weak, so she was too careful and protective over her child, resulting in her not having a good friend by her side. Although the child was still very young, friendship was born at the same time. Qin Wenqian crawled out from her bosom and turned around to grab Xian An Na''s small hands. Xian An Na also happily held her small hands, sitting on the carpet side by side. Then she leisurely pointed at Xian Chiahao and said to Jiang Ruolan, "Mommy, big brother said we''re two kids, and he''s an adult. He said Qianqian and I are crazy!" Xian Guiying smiled as she looked at Xian Chiahao. Xian Chiahao''s personality was very quiet and aloof, but this personality was not exactly like Xian Zihao''s. Xian Zihao was the kind of person who was quiet but easy-going. In fact, most of Xian Chiahao''s personality was like Jiang Ruolan''s. She was a patient person. If it was not really necessary, she would not talk too much and quietly do her own things. Although Xian Chiahao didn''t like having fun with the two little girls, with his temper, he would definitely grow up to be a mature, responsible, and sensible man. "Chiahao, why don''t you like playing with your sisters?" Xian Guiying teased him. Xian Chiahao was fiddling with the toy car. He looked at Xian Guiying very politely, "Aunt, I don''t want to roll around on the carpet with them." "Boys and girls have different personalities. I''m used to arguing with Chiahao when I''m free. These two siblings are always arguing with each other. If they are not fighting, they are going to be noisy." Jiang Ruolan sighed and said with a smile, "However, although I am always annoyed by these two children, my heart is very comfortable and at ease. At least I know Chiahao will protect An Na and vice versa. Therefore, Guiying, hurry up and get another one." After going back and forth on this topic, Xian Guiying felt embarrassed and smiled, but she didn''t say anything immediately. She turned her head and watched Qin Wenqian snickered and snuggled into Xian An Na''s embrace. Xian An Na stroked her head like an adult before lowering her head to whisper something into Qin Wenqian''s ear. Then the two girls giggled and hugged each other on the carpet, rolling back and forth again while laughing louder and louder. Chapter 722 - You Women Think Too Much Of Things After lunch, the Old Man was still sitting on the wheelchair by the window in a daze. Previously, he had always liked to sit here in the rocking chair and listen to his tape while sleeping, but now he was clearly in low spirits and rarely slept during the day. Qin Gengxin sat on the couch and pointed out something on the globe to Xian Jian. Old Man Xian didn''t know what they were talking about, but he watched how Xian Jian listened to Qin Gengxin seriously. "Gengxin." Suddenly, the Old Man, who had been hanging his head so low that people thought he was asleep, raised it and turned to look at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin stopped spinning the globe and turned around. "Come here." The Old Man said. Qin Gengxin took a glance at Xian Jian. Xian Jian waved his hand, indicating that he can study the matter on his own. Qin Gengxin then got up and walked towards the Old Man. The Old Man said in a voice that only he could hear. "Is it almost time for your grandfather''s death anniversary?" Qin Gengxin pursed his lips and said, "Yes, I received a call from my mother last night. She said it is this Sunday." "Sunday... Three more days "The Old Man closed his eyes and stayed silent for a while. Then he frowned and said, "Think of a way for me. I want to go to G City." The calm smile in Qin Gengxin''s eyes gradually faded as he looked at him with a heavy gaze. "You " "I am already nearly dying man." Old Man Xian sighed and said, "I can''t just bury my regrets in the ground. That way, I won''t be able to rest in peace for the rest of my life." Old Man Xian looked at him. "Little Qin, grandfather knows that you accepted this family because of Guiying. Because of her, you hold back your resentment towards me. As Xing Jia''s grandson, whether it is your grandmother or your mother, they must have warned you." "You don''t have to say it like that. I do have a grudge, but right now, I know what''s the most important thing. I don''t want to bring any more regrets to everyone, including to the child." Qin Gengxin said softly. "You are currently not allowed to fly. The high pressure will affect your body greatly. You need to recuperate." "If I can''t go there by airplane, then I can go by car or by boat. Child, dozens of years have passed. My heart has always felt uncomfortable. She has always been hiding from me, so I " The Old Man''s aged face carried an awkward expression. "I want to meet her " Qin Gengxin frowned slightly. When Xian Guiying walked over, she vaguely heard the Old Man''s words and looked hesitantly at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything. Xian Guiying walked towards them. "Grandfather." She leaned against the chair next to the Old Man''s wheelchair and caressed the back of his wrinkled hand. Then, she held it in her hand. "If you really plan to go, we''ll help you." Qin Gengxin immediately glanced at her, but Xian Guiying didn''t look at him. Instead, she gently held the Old Man''s hand and patiently said, "The traffic is so developed these days. Indeed, we can take the car. As long as you take good care of yourself, we can go." "Little girl, you''re just coaxing me." The Old Man was so angry that he immediately pulled his hand away from her. Xian Guiying''s gaze darkened. She shifted her gaze to Qin Gengxin, who was also looking at her. She knew he didn''t want the Old Man to see his grandmother. Some things, even a word of apology, were useless or perhaps, he didn''t want the Old Man to cause unnecessary conflict. She looked at him again for a moment, then hesitated. "Well, grandpa, let''s talk it over and see what''s the best thing to do, shall we?" "You just need to discuss how to send me there. Even if I am old, I can still see through some things. I know what the two of you are afraid of. I don''t want to affect you, youngsters. It''s precisely because I don''t want to affect you that I have to go see her. After all, I was the one who let her down and hurt her." Old Man Xian looked at Qin Gengxin. "Gengxin, grandfather knows I can''t ask you to do anything, but Xing Jia has hated me for her entire life. I don''t want to be buried with her hatred against me." "You want to see her, but what if she refuses to see you?" Qin Gengxin asked seriously. Old Man Xian had obviously thought of this before. He chuckled, "Then I''ll wait outside the door." "How long? One day? Two days?" The Old Man didn''t answer directly, but it was obvious that he was serious. When he looked at Qin Gengxin, it was obvious that one or two days wasn''t a problem, even if it meant waiting until he died. Qin Gengxin sighed faintly. Xian Guiying held the Old Man''s hand and said, "Grandfather, I''ll help you." The Old Man nodded, but he still had to see if Qin Gengxin agreed. Thus, the Old Man looked towards him. Qin Gengxin was silent for a moment before he said lightly, "I''ll arrange it." The Old Man''s face finally revealed the slightest hint of relief, as if he could step onto the road to meet her right away. This made him feel much more at ease. After that, Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying went to the courtyard to help Nanny Cheng. Watching Qin Gengxin walking in front, Xian Guiying looked at him for a while. Then she saw him standing in front of the flower garden, looking in an unknown direction. She didn''t know what he was thinking, so she walked over and whispered, "You don''t want grandfather to see her." Qin Gengxin casually placed his hand on the fence in front of the flower bed and said, "To be honest, I don''t wish for him to meet her." "You''re afraid that grandmother will be provoked when she sees him and that things won''t go as smoothly as we thought, that they won''t be able to forgive and accept each other." "Guiying, you women think too much of things and even after hearing a story, you think too much into it. You think that everything can become logical because of relationships." Qin Gengxin calmly said. "I can''t say that she hated him all her life, she just regretted it. She regrets saving him. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been so sad in her life." "I think she probably doesn''t hate him at all. She just didn''t understand why she saved such a person back then. Xian Tingfeng''s personality is too unyielding, and he also cares too much about his face. My grandmother should be feeling more regret than hatred." Qin Gengxin sighed and said, "Even if he goes to G City, my grandmother wouldn''t necessarily meet him. Why bother letting him go through such a long journey?" "After all, there are some things that the two of us can''t calculate. After all, we are spectators. If we don''t try, who would know the result?" Xian Guiying chuckled. "Your grandmother is a woman after all, and I am a woman as well. I should have a deeper understanding than you." Qin Gengxin turned around, put his arm around her shoulders, and pulled her into his embrace. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Then, when we return to the United States, are we going to remarry?" Chapter 723 - He Seems To Be Treating Us A Lot Better Now Xian Guiying laughed and pushed him. "Who wants to remarry? The first time I married you so easily was because I was too young and too muddle-headed! Now that you want me to remarry, how can it be so easy?!" Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched as he forcefully pulled her back into his embrace. He bit her lips, then sucked it before he smiled. "Your body and mind are both mines. You don''t want to remarry? You are already old." "You''re the one who''s so old that no one wants to marry you." Xian Guiying stared at him. "Old, huh? Am I really old?" Qin Gengxin hugged her with a smile. He quietly pinched her butt from behind. "No, no. You''re too young. How can you be old with a body like this?" "Qin Gengxin! You pervert!" When Xian Guiying heard his words, she was so angry that she raised her hand to pinch his shoulder. "We are outside, don''t play hooligan with me! Quickly, let me go!" "What are you afraid of?" His hand slowly moved up to her waist and lightly embraced her waist. He bent his head and kissed her lips. His eyes slightly dimmed. "I didn''t eat enough last night. What should I do?" Xian Guiying was about to reprimand him when she heard the sound of a car approaching the front yard. She turned around and saw a black BMW X5 enter the Xian Family''s courtyard. "There''s a car coming in!" She pushed him hard, and only then did Qin Gengxin retract his previous impudence. He let go and turned his head to look in that direction. When Xian Yijun opened the car door and got out, Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows, "Why is it this kid? I thought he was missing?" Xian Guiying was afraid Xian Yijun saw the scene, so she quickly took a step back. Then, she tidied up her messy hair and directly walked towards the BMW X5. "Yijun? Long time no see. I heard that you were away on a business trip, how was it? Did your job go smoothly?" She didn''t know if Xian Yijun had seen them when he drove in, but as the older sister, she took the initiative to greet him. Xian Yijun glanced at her and smiled, "It has indeed been a long time since we last saw each other. My job is not too bad, but you came back because of the Old Man''s illness?" Xian Guiying nodded. "Hey kid, it has been a few years since we last met, and you look so handsome again. At first, I thought you looked a little like Xian Zihao, but now, you are completely out of his league. In a few years, there will be many women chasing after you." Qin Gengxin smirked. "The people chasing him can already fill the gymnasium!" Jiang Ruolan heard the sound of a car from inside and walked out. Hearing their conversation, she laughed. Xian Yijun rolled his eyes at her. He smiled politely at her and said, "I''ll go in and see the Old Man." After that, he nodded at Qin Gengxin and walked straight in without saying anything else. When he passed by Jiang Ruolan, he did not stop. Jiang Ruolan only glanced at him with a smile before walking over. "Didn''t Nanny Cheng ask you two to help her move those flower pots?" "We''ll move later." Xian Guiying glanced at Xian Yijun''s figure as he walked inside. "He doesn''t go back often these years? He seems to be treating us a lot better now, but he still doesn''t seem to want to talk to us at the same time." "He really doesn''t come back often. He has his own place to live in. He''s doing really well here. Don''t mind his attitude. He has always been that way. Even though his appearance is cold and unresponsive, he is still a very warm person to me. After all, he has lived with me since childhood, so he might still be closer to me. However, he and Zihao are getting closer. After all, they are blood-related brothers." "That''s true. Maybe I rarely came back, so we didn''t have much contact with each other. When he saw me, he didn''t have anything to talk about." Xian Guiying smiled in relief. "Our Xian Family is becoming more and more crowded and also becoming more and more lively. Compared to the loneliness of many years ago, it''s really a lot more lively. Usually, I can only stay here for a few hours, but now, I feel very happy after staying for two days. Sister-in-law, it''s all thanks to you and your children." "So, Guiying, you can''t bear to part with this house anymore, right? Then, you have to come back with Gengxin often." "You really have the demeanor of a big madam of the Xian Family right now. Aren''t you afraid your mother-in-law will say that you overstepped your authority?" Qin Gengxin casually smiled as he put his arm around Xian Guiying''s shoulders. "I don''t need you to tell me. I''ll accompany her more. No matter what happens in the past, Jiang Ruolan, you and I will be good brothers for life." When Jiang Ruolan heard him compare her to a brother instead of a lifelong friend, she smiled at Xian Guiying. Seeing that Xian Guiying was also smiling happily, she felt relieved. After Xian Yijun returned home, he went to see the Old Man. He accompanied him for a chat, accompanied everyone for meals, and left early the next morning because he had something to do. Seeing the Old Man sitting in his wheelchair and looking at the silhouette of Qin Gengxin outside, Xian Guiying sighed. She obviously wanted him to consider the matter of going to G City. "I heard that grandpa wants to go to G City?" Xian Zihao walked to Qin Gengxin''s side and asked in a low voice. Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows and gave a disapproving snort. "Ruolan and I will send the Old Man over. We also are going to the Jiang Residence to visit Ruolan''s mother." "No need to trouble yourself." Qin Gengxin casually stuffed his hands into his pockets and sighed. "I''m not that ungrateful either. I''ll drive the Old Man there myself." "Alright, since it''s a problem with the past generation, it''s a good thing to let it go early. Don''t think too badly about it; your grandmother is someone who has experienced all sorts of trials and hardships, she won''t be so easily provoked. Normally, this kind of woman with a tough personality would make herself look good when she meets the man who hurt her." "How do you know?" "Ruolan said so." Xian Zihao chuckled. Qin Gengxin heaved a long sigh helplessly. "You, Xian Zihao, will also have a day where you become a wife slave. Tsk tsk." "What do you mean ''wife slave''? Her analysis is still in line with mine." Qin Gengxin teasingly looked at him, and directly put his arms around Xian Zihao''s shoulders, and said, "You should be glad that I''m really not broke. If I am, I''ll have you take care of our whole family, arrange a suit for us at Greenville Residence, and then go and eat and drink at your house." Xian Zihao pushed his arm away and said calmly, "My wife''s cooking skills can only be enjoyed by my children and me. Don''t even think about it." Chapter 724 - Visiting The Qin Family I "Are the two of you looking down on my cooking?" Xian Guiying suddenly walked towards them and glanced at Qin Gengxin. "We have our own food. There''s no need to go to sister-in-law''s for food." She then glared at him. "What kind of wild ambition are you harboring? Am I not good enough to cook?" Qin Gengxin smiled apologetically. "No, no, you cook the most delicious food. Who wants to go to their house to eat rice?" Xian Guiying burst out laughing. Xian Zihao only raised his eyebrow, showing a helpless expression towards the two of them. ? ? ? ? G City. After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiaowen looked at his wife, who was sitting next to him. Mrs. Qin also listened to what Qin Gengxin had said. During the conversation, she only had an indifferent attitude and just sat next to her husband in silence. "Your family''s matters should not affect the happiness of our son''s marriage." Qin Xiaowen said softly. "Guiying is innocent after all. Besides, we have our granddaughter. Because of the unfamiliarity of our family, she isn''t close to us at all." Mrs. Qin sighed. "You think I want to do this? I haven''t seen my father since I was born. My mother raised me on her own and she''s always been unwilling to instigate the hatred in me. If I didn''t keep pressuring her to tell me about my father, maybe I would never know about this. My mother had hated Xian Tingfeng all her life. Now that they''re going to bring him here, I really don''t know what kind of attitude she will have when she meets this bastard." Qin Xiaowen nodded. "Then mom " "I don''t know how to tell her." Mrs. Qin sighed. "Let me think again. Gengxin said that Xian Tingfeng wanted to come to see her. What''s the point? After years of quarreling, whether he comes to apologize or not, my mother suffered for her whole life, so what''s the point?" Qin Xiaowen was familiar with his wife''s and mother-in-law''s temper. No matter how eccentric his wife was, she wouldn''t be too eccentric. He understood the Old Woman quite well, just as he understood the suffering of Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying. "But the kids...I could tell that Guiying and Gengxin weren''t on good terms after they were married, but Gengxin later told me that he really liked her. If it wasn''t for the matter with mom, they wouldn''t suffer so much. We''re both old now; they''re young, let these young people go. Don''t implicate them." Qin Xiaowen said. "Yes, I used to think Gengxin didn''t like Xian Guiying. When he rushed over and grabbed my wrist, his eyes reddened. I think our son must have felt bad in his heart and I actually regretted it a lot. While I don''t know what happened between her and the guy surnamed Wei, I actually shouldn''t have attacked them." "You have been quiet all your life, but now that you are old and careless, what is the point of reciting Buddhist scriptures every day?" Mrs. Qin smiled helplessly at his words. "If she wasn''t Xian Tingfeng''s granddaughter, maybe I would ..." "So what if she''s Xian Tingfeng''s granddaughter? Do you really think she wants to be born in that family? To be treated as an enemy by her husband? She wants her daughter not accepted by her-in-laws? Or do you really hope those husband and wife aren''t close at all?" Qin Xiaowen snapped. Mrs. Qin no longer spoke. Thinking of Qin Wenqian, thinking of her son, thinking of Xian Guiying, Mrs. Qin did not say much. At some point, the Old Woman had come down the stairs, carrying shoes, which she had recently put away, and was looking for something. "Mom, what are you looking for?" Mrs. Qin saw her and walked over. "Find a plastic bag to put the shoes in. It looks like it''s going to rain in these two days, I don''t want the shoes to get wet. When the time comes, I won''t be able to burn them for your father." Old Woman turned to look at Mrs. Qin. "Why are you two sitting there? Xiaowen, you''re not going out today?" "Mom, leave your shoes here and ask the servant to find a bag to pack later. Don''t be busy." Qin Xiaowen said. "It''s fine, I can''t stay idle." As the Old Woman spoke, she walked back and forth. Suddenly, she thought of something. "Oh yes, will Gengxin return? I''m still waiting for him to come with me to pay respect to his grandfather." Mrs. Qin and Qin Xiaowen exchanged glances before Mrs. Qin smiled and said, "He''s back." "That''s good." "And ..." Mrs. Qin hesitated for a moment. In the end, she did not dare to say that Xian Tingfeng would also follow. She just said, "Xian Guiying will come too." The Old Woman paused for a moment and did not say anything else. She looked at them indifferently. "Let her come then. Do you think I can intentionally break them apart?" "Mom, when they come back, if there''s something you''re not happy about, just tell me, don''t hold it to yourself." "That''s enough, stop wasting my breath. Although I don''t like that girl, but Gengxin is my biological grandson after all. I will try my best to suppress my emotions." The Old Woman was clearly unhappy, but after so long, she had even accepted their marriage. No matter how unhappy she was, this was her grandson. "Mom, you haven''t bought clothes in the last two years. In the afternoon, I will take you around the streets and buy two sets of clothes that suit you." Mrs. Qin smiled. "It''s just the right time for me to hang out with you and exercise your legs." "Do I have to change my clothes when Xian Guiying comes home? This is not the new year." The Old Woman reluctantly sat on the opposite couch. She then glanced outside. "Then will Qianqian be back tomorrow as well? Tell the servant to take the puppies to the neighbor''s house for two days, and order them to clean up the whole house so that the child would not be allergic." With that, the Old Woman expressionlessly took the shoes and slowly went upstairs. Mrs. Qin sighed lightly and turned her head to look at Qin Xiaowen. He also frowned on the inside. "I wonder if tomorrow will be peaceful again." Qin Xiaowen said. "It''s also the day of your father''s death anniversary. This is no doubt the snow on top of the frost1. Or perhaps, Xian Tingfeng also comes to pay his respects." Mrs. Qin didn''t say a word. She just watched the Old Woman''s figure with worry. ? ? ? ? "Grandfather, we''re here." As the car stopped at the intersection between Qin Residence and Jiang Residence, Qin Gengxin glanced at the car in front of him before turning his body to look at the Old Man sitting in the front passenger seat. After two days and two nights of hard work, the Old Man sitting in the car looked a little tired. He followed Qin Gengxin''s gaze and looked at the intersection in front of them for a moment before slowly saying, "She lives here?" "Yes, all these years, my grandmother has been living with my parents. My father''s parents left early, so only my grandmother on my mother''s side was left. That''s why my parents asked her to live with them." Qin Gengxin said as he unbuckled his seatbelt. "Let me take a look inside first. Grandfather, you and Guiying are waiting for me in the car." Qin Gengxin turned to look at Xian Guiying. She sat in the back while Qin Wenqian slept in her arms. As Qin Gengxin got out of the car, Old Man Xian watched his figure as he entered the house. He knew that there was still a small distance between here and the Qin Family Residence. They were just at a crossroads. Qin Wenqian rubbed her eyes as she stuck to Xian Guiying''s bosom and said, "Mommy, I''m so tired. I really want to sleep. I want to sleep on the bed ~" And then she said with a bit of grievance, "My body hurts so much " After sitting in the car for so long, it was certain that her body would be sore. Xian Guiying massaged her child''s shoulders and body as she raised her head to look at the silent Old Man. "Grandfather, how are you?" Old Man Xian gently opened the car door and looked in the direction that Qin Gengxin had left. "I want to go over and take a look." . . Glossary: 1 One disaster on top of another / to make things worse in a bad situation. Chapter 725 - Visiting The Qin Family II Xian Guiying was startled. "We are still a short distance away from the Qin Family. How are you going to get there?" "It''s okay. I will take it slow. Since the road is so smooth, I''ll just treat it as training my legs." "But " Qin Gengxin should have returned to greet his grandmother. If the Old Man went like this, maybe ... However, before she could finish her sentence, the Old Man had an understanding look on his face as he said, "If Xing Jia knew that I had come, she would have definitely avoided me." After saying that, he tried to get out of the car. Afraid that he would fall, Xian Guiying hurriedly carried Qin Wenqian and got out of the car. She placed the child on the ground and let her walk beside her. Xian Guiying reached out to support the Old Man. "Grandpa, be careful!" Old Man Xian sighed. "I''m really getting older ..." ? ? ? ? Qin Family. The moment Qin Gengxin entered the residence, the servant in the house looked at him as if she had seen something new. "What are you looking at? Don''t recognize me anymore?" Qin Gengxin glanced at the servant. "Ah! Young Master Qin!" Only then did the servant realize what had happened. She happily went into the house, saying, "Madam! Sir! Young Master Qin is back!" Qin Gengxin hadn''t been home for several years, and nothing seemed to have changed here. He sighed and smiled as he walked through the door. Mrs. Qin happened to walk out of the backyard of the Qin Family. As soon as she saw him, she hurried and walked quickly. "Gengxin!" "Mom." Qin Gengxin smiled as he walked over and hugged her. "Why are you in the back?" "I saw that the air was very fresh in the backyard, so I went to sit at the back. I thought you would arrive at night, but it''s not even noon yet. Your grandmother also thought that you would arrive at night." "Grandma isn''t here?" Qin Gengxin''s eyebrows twitched. "It''s almost noon. She should be back soon." Qin Gengxin''s brows creased. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "I''ll go and bring the car in." After saying that, he hurriedly turned around and walked out. "Hey, Gengxin!" Mrs. Qin hurriedly followed him out with a confused expression. ? ? ? ? "The urban district in G City is much quieter than H City. Although this is downtown, it''s not as noisy as H City. If H City also has a good environment, I don''t have to live far away." Old Man Xian sighed as he walked forward. His gaze on both roads. "There are actually planted forests, this is a pretty good place. Every city''s land is now worth an inch of money. I never thought that someone would use such a good place to plant trees for the benefit of the residents around here." "Grandfather, H City also has a place like this. It''s just that you rarely go out and haven''t seen it for yourself." Xian Guiying supported him with a smile. Then, she looked down at Qin Wenqian. She patted her daughter''s head and said, "Qianqian, tell grandpa to go out and take more walks often." "What are you asking that child? It''s good enough for me to be able to walk around freely in the Xian family. I''m just feeling a little wronged now. If I could walk from the yard to the ancestral hall without a cane, I would be satisfied." "Look at what you''re saying " As she was laughing, Xian Guiying suddenly felt someone walking into an intersection behind her. She turned to look, but when she saw who it was, she was momentarily stunned. Her hand on the Old Man also stiffened a little. The Old Woman from the Qin Family seemed to be more agile recently. Without relying on her cane, she slowly walked forward, with her head full of white hair and calm eyes. When Xian Guiying suddenly stopped, the Old Woman also raised her head and casually glanced at them. When the Old Woman saw Xian Guiying, she frowned slightly. Then, she saw her supporting an old man. The Old Woman''s expression didn''t change at all. "Why did you stop?" The Old Man was still smiling, but when he saw Xian Guiying staring blankly behind him, he slowly turned around and looked in the direction she was looking. At that moment, it was as if decades of time had passed. Decades of time passed in an instant like tens of thousands of horses galloping. An older handsome man and a beautiful woman with a face were filled with wrinkles, two pairs of old eyes staring at each other, yet it seemed as if they hadn''t recognized each other. The Old Woman looked at them and then looked at Old Man Xian. She seemed to have guessed something, but she wasn''t sure. However, her expression didn''t look too good. Old Man Xian was so happy that he wanted to walk towards her. However, his legs were not nimble and he almost fell as soon as he stepped forward. Xian Guiying quickly supported him. "Grandpa!" Although the Old Woman heard Xian Guiying call the Old Man'' grandpa'', her expression did not change at all. She just looked at them coldly. "Xing Jia?" With Xian Guiying''s support, the Old Man took two steps towards her. However, the Old Woman only looked at him coldly. It''s hard to tell what she was feeling. Her cold demeanor made Old Man Xian, who was usually fearless, feel awkward. He even seemed to be afraid of this woman. Qin Gengxin hurriedly walked out of the Qin Family yard. His footsteps were quick, and as he walked out, he saw the scene in front of him and stopped in his tracks, staring at the Old Woman in surprise. Mrs. Qin also followed him out. After seeing this scene, she was also stunned for a moment. "This ..." "Grandmother." Xian Guiying greeted the Old Woman warmly. Qin Wenqian also learned from her mother and sweetly called out, "Grandma!" The Old Woman''s expression did not change at all. She just looked at them calmly, as if she had already guessed something. She suddenly scoffed, then laughed and shook her head. "Go back to wherever you come from." When she said that, she walked closer but deliberately distanced herself from the Old Man, circling around them, and walked towards the Qin Family. "Grandmother." Qin Gengxin called out to her, but she didn''t respond. She just quietly walked over. "Mom." Mrs. Qin saw that the situation was not good and immediately followed the Old Woman. However, the Old Woman did not respond and did not say a word. "Mom, don''t be angry. Gengxin only called us last night to tell us that he will be back today. He comes back to pay his respects, but Xian Tingfeng --" "Let them go!" The Old Woman suddenly stopped and said angrily, "All of you, leave!" Mrs. Qin paused for a moment as she looked at the cold back of the Old Woman, then turned to look at Qin Gengxin with a sigh. Qin Gengxin glanced at the Old Man, who was watching the back of the Old Woman from the other side, then said after a while, "I originally wanted to personally tell her so that she will be mentally prepared, but who would''ve thought that " However, Old Man Xian acted as if he didn''t hear anything and walked towards the Qin Family with his cane. Xian Guiying went to help him once more, but the Old Man gently pushed her hand away and said, "No need " Chapter 726 - Visiting The Qin Family III "Grandfather!" Xian Guiying walked quickly, but the Old Man still gently brushed her hand away. Seeing that Old Man Xian''s steps were slow and heavy, and every step he took, he seemed about to fall, Qin Gengxin held out his hand to help him, but the Old Man said, "No need." Mrs. Qin glanced at the Old Man. In the end, it was still because she hadn''t seen her father since the day she was born, and also because her father was forced to die by Old Man Xian in prison, so she only glanced at him once. There''s no expression on her face. Looking back at Qin Gengxin, she said, "Gengxin, when you called to tell us yesterday, it wasn''t enough time for mom and dad to talk about it with your grandmother." Qin Gengxin did not retort, "I know." "Then why did you " "However, I cannot turn a blind eye to the Old Man''s pleading. Or maybe, mom, you want grandmother to put this hatred until the Old Man is buried into the ground?" Mrs. Qin opened her mouth but could not say anything. She only frowned as she saw Old Man Xian slowly prop himself up with his cane and miraculously walked towards the Qin Family yard little by little. Then, she said with a frown, "How do you want your grandmother to act? It''s been so hard for her." "Mrs. Qin." Xian Guiying held Qin Wenqian''s hand as they walked forward. She and Qin Gengxin were divorced, and Mrs. Qin had beaten her before, so Xian Guiying could only call her that. Still, her expression was polite as she understood Mrs. Qin''s hatred of her family. "Please give my grandfather a chance." Mrs. Qin glanced at her but said nothing. When she saw Qin Wenqian, her expression was finally relaxed. She slowly bent down and said, "Qianqian, come. grandmother will take you inside." On the way back, Qin Gengxin had taught his daughter to call Mrs. Qin, grandmother, passionately after arriving at Qin Family and to be more intimate with her grandparents. Since her father told her that, Qin Wenqian had agreed, and when Mrs. Qin bent down to hug her, she didn''t reject it anymore. However, she still hesitated and shrank back a little. When she saw Qin Gengxin''s encouraging smile, she cautiously took a step forward and said in a small voice, "Grandmother " "Sigh." Mrs. Qin beamed as she hugged her and kissed her cheek. "Come on, let grandmother take you inside. This is grandmother''s house. Honey, tell grandmother what you want to eat." Seeing Mrs. Qin happily carrying the child, Xian Guiying''s heart finally calmed a little. The Old Man was walking slowly and when Mrs. Qin brought the child into the house, the Old Man walked to the front of Qin Family''s courtyard, and then, using his cane, he stood there silently. It had been a long time since he had walked this far, even though the distance was only twenty meters, for him, the distance was already very far. Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying walked towards him, but they heard the Old Man said, "Twenty-four years ago, I came to G City because of Zhou Qingling and Jia Zhenzhen. I also went to the Jiang Family, which is right next door. I passed by this place before, but I never knew that she was originally here." Xian Guiying walked over and gently held his arm. "Grandpa, since we''re already here, let''s go inside." The Old Man nodded. He had just taken a step when he turned around to look at Qin Gengxin hesitantly. Qin Gengxin pursed his lips. "Come inside." Only then did the Old Man smile and nodded his head, allowing Xian Guiying to support him as he walked inside. When they entered the house, Mrs. Qin was putting Qin Wenqian on the couch, happily asking the servant to prepare the room. When she said this, she smiled at Qin Gengxin. "You have finally managed to bring the child back to the Qin Family. The children''s room we prepared for Qianqian is always cleaned every day." As soon as she finished, Old Man Xian walked over with his cane. "Old Man Xian, I don''t care what your motive is for coming to our Qin Family today, but I hope you won''t anger my mother too much. Her body is currently in bad condition, and after suffering for a lifetime, she was finally able to live in peace." Mrs. Qin looked at Old Man Xian with a cold expression. Old Man Xian looked at her for a long time. "You are... that child Xing Jia -" Mrs. Qin looked at him for a moment before chuckling, "Old Man, what are you trying to say? Should I be thanking you for not being so heartless as to have my mother give birth? Otherwise, how could I exist in this world?" Old Man Xian''s face was suddenly full of guilt. "Child, I''m sorry." Mrs. Qin was unmoved by his apology. "You don''t have to apologize to me. I''ve never seen you before, just like I''ve never seen my father. One of them is someone who enjoys great honor and power in the country, while the other is someone who is famous outside the country but is hated by my mother and me. I have never seen both of them, but this hatred never ends. The apology you said in front of me, I really don''t feel anything at all." Old Man Xian nodded in understanding. "I understand." "Since you understand, it''s good. No matter what, Qianqian is the granddaughter of Xiaowen and me. Guiying is indeed innocent. I can apologize for my indifference to her in the past and for everything I''ve done. As an elder, there are some things I''ve done wrong, but Old Man, you don''t have the qualifications to stand in the Qin Family." Hearing Mrs. Qin directly apologizing to her without the slightest reluctance, Xian Guiying''s heart finally softened. Back then, in Wuyuan, she understood Mrs. Qin''s behavior towards her. After all, she and Wei Zhengsheng were indeed trying to get along. No matter what happened between her and Qin Gengxin, it was a huge sin in Mrs. Qin''s eyes. Xian Guiying lowered her eyes and whispered, "Mrs. Qin " Hearing that Xian Guiying still called her Mrs. Qin, Mrs. Qin looked at her and asked directly, "You and Gengxin are divorced, right?" Xian Guiying was stunned. Just as she was about to speak, Qin Gengxin held her hand and held it lightly. "Mom, we''re always together. You don''t have to make a wild guess." "That Wei fellow " Mrs. Qin still couldn''t bear to hold it any longer. She often dreamed about the scene of Xian Guiying wiping Wei Zhengsheng''s sweat after she came back. "Wei Zhengsheng treats Guiying like his own sister. After all, he is good friends with Xian Zihao. I don''t even feel like there''s anything intimate between the two of them, so why are you thinking too much?" Qin Gengxin smiled and said, "I''m not jealous at all." Mrs. Qin paused and sighed. "Forget it, I don''t want to care about the matters of you youngsters. As long as my granddaughter is happy and safe, I don''t care about anything else." She sat on the couch again and held Qin Wenqian in her arms. She caressed the child''s head lovingly but didn''t look at the Old Man again. Chapter 727 - Visiting The Qin Family IV Old Man Xian looked at everything in the house. He didn''t know where Xing Jia had gone, but he knew he couldn''t get in randomly. He sighed and said, "After all these years, she still doesn''t want to see me." Mrs. Qin acted as if she hadn''t heard him and continued playing with Qin Wenqian. The Old Man stood in the middle of the living room, looking a little awkward. Qin Gengxin walked over and said, "Grandfather, please sit down first. I will go see grandmother." Qin Gengxin helped the Old Man sat on the couch nearest to him. Mrs. Qin saw that the Old Man was sitting in her house and slightly frowned, but seeing that her son was helping him sit down, she said nothing. She just said casually, "Gengxin, you know your grandmother, don''t force her." "Mom, I know my limits." Qin Gengxin glanced at her and went upstairs. Xian Guiying followed from behind. "I''ll go with you." Mrs. Qin immediately raised her head to look at Xian Guiying. She seemed to have a lot of things she wanted to convey to her daughter-in-law. After thinking for a moment, she said nothing. Qin Gengxin glanced at the Old Man, indicating that he needed someone to accompany him. However, the Old Man suddenly waved his hand. "I''m fine. The Qin Family didn''t welcome me, and I couldn''t barge through either. You guys can do whatever you want to do. You don''t have to accompany me." Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment. In the end, she did not follow Qin Gengxin upstairs. Instead, she walked over to the Old Man and patted his shoulder gently. "Grandfather, grandmother will definitely meet you." Old Man Xian, however, didn''t speak. ? ? ? ? Qin Gengxin walked up the stairs and looked around before going to his grandmother''s room. The door closed and he stood outside the door. He tried to open it and it was not locked. He pushed the door open and saw the Old Woman sitting in her favorite bamboo chair, holding a plastic bag containing her shoes. "Grandmother." Qin Gengxin approached her quietly. However, the Old Woman did not seem to hear him. She just stared at the plastic bag in her hand without blinking. Qin Gengxin looked at her for a moment, then walked to her side and bent down slightly. He gently put his hand on her back and whispered, "Grandmother, could it be that I brought him here too suddenly?" The Old Woman slowly raised her head, her eyes a little cold. She looked at him and said, "Ask him to leave." She closed her eyes and there was no strength in her voice. "I don''t want to see him." Qin Gengxin gently hugged her shoulder and placed his chin on her shoulder like he was a spoiled child. He hugged her and said, "Grandmother, let me tell you, since Xian Tingfeng found out that I am your grandson, he has been thinking of coming to see you. I know that you don''t want to forgive him for the rest of your life because of grandfather, but you''re old. You don''t want to see me so depressed every day, do you?" "There''s no point in you saying that." The Old Woman sighed, "Gengxin, I don''t care what you know. In short, I don''t want to see him. I''m already old, I don''t want any emotional change anymore. I also want to live a peaceful life. When I die, I was able to go see your grandfather. He has been waiting for me for years and since I have suffered all my life, that''s what I want to do now. You let him go back, okay?" Qin Gengxin also knew that he couldn''t force the issue. After all, it was his grandmother''s wish. He sighed and patted her shoulder. "But he can''t fly right now. We''re a long way from home and we can''t drive without a break." "Go! Leave now! Wherever you want to go, go! Even if you have to find a hotel to stay in, go! Don''t let me see him!" The Old Woman frowned, her eyes filled with unbearable coldness. "Tomorrow is your grandfather''s anniversary, so don''t let him destroy my day with your grandfather! There''s no need for you to pay respect to him. I''ll burn the paper myself!" "Grandmother, don''t be angry " "I didn''t say anything infuriating! Ask him to leave!" The Old Woman pushed Qin Gengxin''s hand away impatiently. "If you don''t let him leave immediately, I won''t have a grandson like you!" Seeing her say that, Qin Gengxin looked at her for a moment before smiling and putting his head on her shoulder again. "Alright, grandmother, calm down. This matter is your grandson''s fault but do you really have the heart to chase your grandson away? I''ve only come back once with great difficulty, why are you in such a hurry to chase me away?" "Who chased you away?" The Old Woman immediately glared at him. "Damn brat, I told you to chase the Old Man named Xian!" "But he''s Guiying''s grandfather and Guiying is my wife. He''s very old and Guiying can''t be at ease letting him stay outside alone. She will definitely accompany him, so I''ll definitely go too. Can you bear it?" He laughed. The Old Woman frowned and looked at him as if she knew that he had intentionally done this, but she did not want to scold him. "Alright, grandmother. If you really don''t want to see him, then I won''t force you." Qin Gengxin hugged the Old Woman and said, "Actually, the reason we brought him here, from our Qin Family''s point of view, it really is not the right thing to do. However, from my personal point of view, I still hope you all can have a good conversation." "Is it because of you and Xian Guiying?" The Old Woman asked coldly. Qin Gengxin released her and sat on the bed. He said in a deep voice, "I know you always disagree with Guiying and me. By the time the news of our marriage reached you, you had become very ill and stayed in the hospital." "But grandmother, she and I have been in love for over twelve years. Maybe everything we''ve done during these years can''t be compared to your hatred of Xian Tingfeng. Even so, I still hope you''ll accept her sincerely." "Guiying and I " Qin Gengxin smiled. "When I first saw her, she wasn''t even eighteen yet." An hour passed. Although Qin Gengxin''s story for the past twelve years was short, he still told it for an hour. The Old Woman looked at him silently. "You avoid her because of the stories I told you when you were young." Because of the old grudge she had against the Xian Family, her grandson chose to avoid his wife. She had caused two people to be delayed for so many years. "No, that''s my problem. It''s because I am not mature enough and my actions aren''t decisive enough. Also, maybe it''s because my courage is lacking, so I don''t dare challenge this old grudge you''ve instigated so many times in my heart." Qin Gengxin said calmly. The Old Woman nodded. "When your parents and I went to visit you in the United States, I found out that your relationship with Xian Guiying was not very good. I thought this woman used some method to conceive with your child, and I thought that''s because you don''t like her, then we might as well split you two up. After all, her surname is Xian and now that I think about it, it''s all because of me." "Your grudge isn''t wrong. It''s just that I shouldn''t have met her. Back then, when Xian Zihao and I became brothers, I had thought about it, but he was really worth it. And Guiying is his sister, so sometimes I also think, maybe this is fate." Chapter 728 - Visiting The Qin Family V "I remember when you were young, you always liked to climb the wall and go to Jiang Family''s courtyard, or bring that little girl to our house, and give her food and play with her. At the time, I thought that you would probably be together with that little girl once you were an adult. For years, I never heard you talk about your love affair with your family. Until Xian Guiying showed up. I also thought about it. Maybe it was destined, but I really can''t be happy, my child." "Do you really love grandfather?" Suddenly, Qin Gengxin''s strange question made the Old Woman''s eyes freeze as she looked at him. Qin Gengxin, on the other hand, looked at her as if he were joking. "Love? What is love?" The Old Woman bluntly said, "I''m this old, why should we talk about this? Gengxin, don''t judge my generation by your young people''s standards." "But you were young, too." He raised his eyebrow. The Old Woman seemed to be thinking of something, but she was only shocked for a moment before she smiled bitterly, "Right, I''m once young too ...But so what? I''ve waited for your grandfather all my life. My heart is always with him." "Is that so?" Qin Gengxin chuckled. Seeing him laugh like that, the Old Woman frowned. "You brat, stop bullshitting with me! Hurry up and get Xian Tingfeng away from me!" "Damn, I''ve been talking to you for so long, but I can''t get anything out of you." Qin Gengxin stood up with a sigh. "Then you can rest first. I''ll go down." "Go. Go." The Old Woman frowned and waved her hand. Qin Gengxin smiled and walked out of the Old Woman''s room. Upon exiting the room, the smile on his face gradually faded as he turned to look at the door behind him. He just couldn''t bear to force her. In the hour that he had been inside, he saw with his own eyes the sadness and pain that flowed in his grandmother''s eyes. For dozens of years, she couldn''t get rid of this pain, so what was the use of Xian Tingfeng coming here? "How is it?" Seeing Qin Gengxin walking down the stairs, Xian Guiying hurriedly walked over and stood in front of him, asking in a voice that only the two of them could hear. Qin Gengxin also said in a low voice. "She still doesn''t want to meet him." Xian Guiying sighed and nodded her head. She had already suspected something was wrong by looking at Qin Gengxin''s face. The Old Man trembled as he stood up and looked at them. "Gengxin ..." Qin Gengxin then looked at Old Man Xian with a smile. He walked over and said, "Grandfather, don''t be anxious. Sit first. You have been sitting in the car for a long time. You must be tired. I will find a place for you to spend the night and rest first. " When Old Man Xian heard that Qin Gengxin wanted to find a place for him to stay instead of staying, he immediately understood. He held his cane with both hands and sighed quietly. "She hates me. She must hate me to the bone." Qin Gengxin said nothing, but his gaze shifted to Xian Guiying. Seeing her face slightly flushed, he placed his hand on her forehead. "Why is it so hot?" Xian Guiying also raised her hand to feel her forehead. "Is that hot?" Seeing her pale face, Qin Gengxin frowned. "Do you have a fever?" "Maybe." Xian Guiying lowered her hand. "I''ve been in the car for too long. Maybe it''s the wind." Shen then looked towards Qin Wenqian. Seeing the child was enthusiastic and talking calmly with Mrs. Qin on the couch, it was clear that she had accepted her grandmother. Xian Guiying sighed in relief. "It''s okay as long as Qianqian doesn''t catch a fever." Qin Gengxin''s hand slid slowly to the back of her head and caressed it. "Rest first." "Hmm." "If you have a fever, then rest quickly. I''ll go out and live on my own." The Old Man slowly stood up and said. "Grandpa, I''ll stay with you. There should be a hotel nearby, and my fever shouldn''t be that bad. Don''t worry." Xian Guiying smiled. In fact, her head was already starting to ache a little. She didn''t think that she would have a fever. Seeing that they were about to leave, Mrs. Qin said nothing. She just smiled and chatted with Qin Wenqian, asking her if she was happy with the kids in kindergarten and if she knew how to do the math. Mrs. Qin''s indifference towards them meant that people from the Qin Family did not care about the Xian Family. Although Xian Guiying understood Mrs. Qin and the Old Woman''s hatred of her grandfather, she still felt very uncomfortable in her heart. "I''ll send grandfather to the hotel first. We''ll discuss the rest later." Seeing that Xian Guiying had a fever, Qin Gengxin wasted no more time. He took the car''s key and headed outside. Xian Guiying turned to look at Mrs. Qin as she helped the Old Man out. Mrs. Qin finally said, "You guys go ahead. You can let the child stay here for now. Besides, Guiying, you also have a fever, so you should stop spreading the flu to the child." "Mommy!" However, as soon as Mrs. Qin completed her sentence, Qin Wenqian realized that her parents were about to leave the house. She stuck her head out of the couch and looked at Xian Guiying nervously, "Mommy, are we leaving now?" "Qianqian, daddy and mommy will accompany grandpa to the hotel tonight. You stay with grandma, okay?" "No! I want to go with mommy!" Qin Wenqian and Mrs. Qin weren''t very close, so she didn''t play with her casually. She jumped down from the couch and ran to hug Xian Guiying''s legs. "Mommy, I want to follow you." "This ..." Mrs. Qin stood up and looked at the child with a reluctant expression. Qin Gengxin had already driven the car to the front door. Upon seeing this scene, he raised his eyebrow slightly and said, "Let''s go to the hotel." "Wait a moment." Mrs. Qin frowned and looked at them. "I''ll arrange a room for you. Don''t go." Xian Guiying lowered her head to look at her daughter, who had accomplished a great deed for her. She held back her laughter and turned around to look at Mrs. Qin. Qin Gengxin smiled back and put his car''s key aside. He came over and helped Xian Guiying support the Old Man. "Mom, find Guiying some antipyretic pills. I''ll take Old Man Xian to his room to rest." Seeing that her son was so adept that he didn''t even refuse, Mrs. Qin immediately realized that she was tricked by him. Her face turned green and white, then she pouted her lips and glared at Qin Gengxin, "You brat, you only know how to find my weak point!" "Honey, go thank grandmother!" Qin Gengxin smiled at Qin Wenqian and did not answer Mrs. Qin''s rebuke. "Grandmother!" Qin Wenqian obediently ran to Mrs. Qin''s side, hugged her legs, and said, "Thank you, grandmother!" "Aiyo, you father-daughter pair are each smarter than the other. I actually can''t do anything to you!" Mrs. Qin was helpless, but she laughed out loud. She bent down and took the child. "Qianqian, grandmother did this for you. To thank grandma, you will sleep in grandma''s room tonight. Can I hug you to sleep?" "Alright!" Qin Wenqian was happily lying in her embrace. Actually, Qin Gengxin had taught his daughter quite a bit on the way here. This child was completely compatible with her father, and her acting skills were pretty good. After sending the Old Man to the guest room, Qin Gengxin walked out. When he saw Xian Guiying had gone upstairs, he walked over. "Did you take any medicine?" "Mom gave me a thermometer and my temperature is only 38.5 degrees. I don''t need any medicine, I just need to sleep through the night." Xian Guiying smiled. She leaned her head on Qin Gengxin''s shoulder, closed her eyes, and said, "I haven''t been in the car in a long time. It''s been two days and two nights, I really don''t know how you drove straight for two days and two nights. I''m worried you''ll be tired of driving, so why don''t you rest too?" "Two days and two nights is nothing to me." Qin Gengxin lightly patted her shoulder as he carried her into the bedroom. After entering the bedroom, he closed the door. "It''s not like I haven''t slept for three nights because of my work all these years." He helped her sit up in bed and feel the temperature on her forehead. "You rest first. I''ll ask the servant to get food for you and grandfather." "I''m not hungry. Just give grandpa something to eat." Xian Guiying picked up a pillow on the bed and leaned lazily against the headboard. The fever got worse as she asked with half-open eyes, "Is tomorrow your grandfather''s death anniversary?" Qin Gengxin glanced at her but did not reply. He directly went out to find a servant to prepare some food. Chapter 729 - Visiting The Qin Family VI By the time he returned, Qin Gengxin had already carried some biscuits and side dishes in his hand and personally placed them on the bed. Xian Guiying almost fell asleep when she felt someone help her up. She opened her eyes and saw Qin Gengxin sitting on the bed, smiling at her. She frowned and looked at him. "I''m dizzy and want to sleep for a while." "Eat before you sleep." She wanted to say that she didn''t want to eat it, but seeing him being so insistent, she sat down and ate a few pieces of biscuits and then a few bites of the side dishes. After she finished drinking a glass of milk, she pulled the blanket over her head and fell asleep. Seeing Xian Guiying, who was usually fit and healthy, was very lazy because of her fever, Qin Gengxin laughed and put the glass to the side. He reached out to pull the blanket that covered her face. "Alright, go to sleep, don''t cover your head." Xian Guiying did not move. She had already fallen asleep. Qin Gengxin smiled, kissed the corner of her mouth, then touched her forehead. He then got up to get a thermometer to measure her temperature. When his phone rang, he got up and went to answer it. Once he''s done, he returned to the bedroom and saw Xian Guiying''s calm sleeping face. Only then did his slightly restless heart calm down. Xian Guiying opened her eyes and looked at him. "What''s wrong?" "It''s nothing, go to sleep." Qin Gengxin pursed his lips and sat on the edge of the bed. He patted her lightly and said, "I just got a call." Xian Guiying felt a headache coming on and didn''t have the heart to study his expression. She turned around and continued to sleep. ? ? ? ? Early the next morning. Since Xian Guiying still had a slight fever, she could not get up early. Qin Gengxin went downstairs to get a light breakfast, and he saw Qin Xiaowen standing in front of the French window, lost in thought. "Dad?" Qin Gengxin walked over. "Why didn''t you go to the cemetery?" "Your mom took your grandmother there. Since you are here, she asked me to stay with you." Qin Xiaowen glanced at him. "I wasn''t here yesterday afternoon, and it was already night when I came back. I heard that Old Man Xian was also staying here. Didn''t the Old Man get up early? Why didn''t I see him?" Qin Gengxin paused for a moment. "I''ll go to the guest room to take a look." However, when he walked into the guest room where Old Man Xian stayed, he saw the Old Man was not inside. There was a knot between his eyebrows. Could it be ? ? ? ? West Mountain Graveyard. Mrs. Qin placed a basket of goods in front of the tombstone and sighed softly, "Dad''s body was cremated by Xian Tingfeng that year. I wonder if he can accept a grave like this built for him, where we worship and burn paper every year." The Old Woman did not say a word. She stood in front of the tombstone, dressed in black, and looked at the words engraved on it. Mrs. Qin looked at her. From yesterday until now, the Old Woman did not say much and was quiet. "Mom." Mrs. Qin gently held the Old Woman''s arms. "It''s been years, don''t think too much. Just focus on taking care of yourself." The Old Woman nodded. "That''s right, after thinking about it for years, what''s the point? I still can''t imagine what he went through before committing suicide in prison." "I guess it has something to do with Xian Tingfeng." The Old Woman raised her eyes and looked at the row of tombstones in the distance. "Let''s not talk about this. Meili, go find something to clean this grass." Mrs. Qin was initially worried about the Old Woman, but after seeing she was okay, Mrs. Qin thought her mother wanted to talk to her father only, so she nodded, "Alright." She then left, leaving the Old Woman alone. Since it was still early in the morning and this cemetery was located on the mountain, it was exceptionally quiet. The Old Woman stood in front of the tombstone and looked at the words engraved in it for a long time. It was as if she saw something through the tombstone. Then she slowly squatted down and gently fiddled with the burnt paper money on the ground. Then, she raised her head to look at the tombstone. "Do you blame me? After saying that, she gently caressed the tombstone. Her fingers caressed the name written on it, and her old eyes were filled with nostalgia. "After so many years, every year when I come to visit you, I will tell you about our daughter and grandson. I will always tell you happy things, but today, I don''t know how to be happy when I visit you. Old Wan, we''ve all offended people we shouldn''t. I deeply regret it." "Are you really so regretful?" Suddenly, a faint voice came from behind her. It was the same old voice, but also a bit serious. The Old Woman''s hand became stiff. She turned around and saw Old Man Xian walking step by step with his cane. It was unknown when he arrived. "Who told you to come?" The Old Woman frowned, her expression ice-cold. "I came by myself." He stood a few meters away from her and did not come close. He kept looking at her and said, "I saw you two out in the morning, so I followed you. Coincidentally, I found a taxi, so I followed you all the way." The Old Woman pursed her lip, her expression cold and tense. Since he had already come, she could only tell him to leave immediately. But knowing Old Man Xian, how could he possibly leave? Forget it, what should come will eventually come. She sighed faintly and no longer looked at him. Instead, she turned to look at the tombstone in front of her. Old Man Xian slowly walked forward, but the Old Woman didn''t even look at him as she said coldly, "Don''t come near us, don''t dirty our place." Old Man Xian stopped and looked at her for a while before sighing. "Xing Jia, we''re already old. We still have a few years to complain and hate each other. Let''s have a good chat, okay?" "We have nothing to talk about. As you said, I am already old. I don''t have any resentment and I only want to live my remaining years peacefully. It''s better that you leave." The Old Woman''s gaze was fixed on the tombstone as she spoke with a cold and detached voice. Old Man Xian was quiet for a moment. He looked at the tombstone in front of him and then said hoarsely, "Actually, he is lucky." The Old Woman looked at him coldly because of his words. Old Man Xian squinted at the tombstone and said, "At the very least, you were truly together, married, had children, and had a family. Although his life was ruined because of my anger and confusion at that time, he has had dozens of years of longing and time with you." "Xing Jia, I apologize for everything I did to you and your husband back then. I know I went overboard, but I still don''t understand, why can''t you wait for two years? If you had waited for me, it might not have ended like this." "Of course, I''m not blaming you. I''m here to apologize and to repay for my sins. Even though I didn''t kill him, he still died because of me. Today, even if you want me to die here, I''m willing. Just tell me, why is that?" Chapter 730 - If It Werent For The Children, I Wouldnt Be Treating You Like This The Old Woman''s silence made Old Man Xian move forward another two steps. "These past few decades, I have often thought of this matter. I I just don''t understand " "Xian Tingfeng, if you''re curious, that is your own problem. I just want you to leave now. I don''t need your forgiveness, and I don''t want your life. If it weren''t because of my grandson, I wouldn''t be facing you with such a calm attitude. If you know what''s good for you, you should leave immediately, and don''t let everyone suffer together with you. You''ve done it yourself, don''t harm the children anymore!" The Old Woman frowned. The Old Man knew that with hatred towards him, being able to say all this calmly was really her consideration for the children. "You always think for other people." He sighed. However, the Old Woman said flatly, "I really haven''t taken a fancy to your granddaughter. However, my grandson is now telling me that they are truly in love and I do not wish to become an elder who would rob a pair of lovebirds. I am doing this for my grandson, and it has nothing to do with you all." Old Man Xian sighed and laughed. "I''m sorry that I didn''t talk to you in a calm way back then. I was just blinded by jealousy and hatred at the time. I should have talked to you in this way back then." The Old Woman turned away from him. "Since you don''t want to say it, I''ll say it ..." The Old Man said softly. "Since I''m already old, it doesn''t matter if I lose face or not." In the distance, Mrs. Qin walked to the cemetery with a small tool used to clean the grass. She saw the two old figures standing in front of the tombstone. She hesitated for a moment but did not go forward. She just raised her head to look at the weather. The cloud was a bit darker and she didn''t know when it would start to rain. Shaking her head, she turned around and went to the guard post outside the cemetery to rest for a while. At the cemetery, Old Man Xian put his hands on his cane and slowly said, "When I told Guiying about our youth story, she said that I didn''t understand women''s thinking. At that time, you were willing to follow me, and even if you had to suffer, you still want to follow me. However, I left you and thought what I was doing was the best for you, but I didn''t know that you wanted to run away with me. In fact, I was the one who pushed you into the abyss." He paused. "I.. I didn''t know you were pregnant after I left, and I only regretted my decision later when I found out the truth. I can''t imagine how you would have lived without me at that time." "Perhaps, without this person named Wan protecting you, you will be looked down upon by the people at the time, and you will also be chased from your home by your parents and family. He''s nice to you, wasn''t he? So even if you knew I''m back, you wouldn''t see me. You only saw me because I ''invited'' you over, and at that time, you said you wouldn''t come with me." "But Xing Jia, do you know what my two years of life were like?" The Old Man slightly raised his head and sighed as he looked at the overcast sky. "The Xian Family was declining and was not popular in the country. I had to hide my name and started from a small soldier who became everyone''s beck and calls. In these two years, I killed hundreds of invaders, but there were also countless wounds in my body. At times when I was in danger, I thought of you, and every time I gritted my teeth and endured the pain and even if the Battalion Commander''s nurse said that I would not live past the next day, I still survived." "The hope to return to Shanghai as soon as possible and bring you to my side was the reason for my survival." "But the first thing I learned when I got back to Shanghai was that you were married." Old Man Xian looked at her, "Xing Jia, I was indeed blinded by jealousy but did you know how I felt at that time?" "When you stood in front of me and didn''t even look at me when you said that you were his wife and wouldn''t leave with me, when you said that you were already pregnant with his child, I really I wish I could strangle you to death." Old Man Xian tightened his grip on his cane. The Old Woman frowned as she heard the Old Man gnashing his teeth as he recalled the scene from the past. The Old Man looked at her. "I can''t bear to part with you." The Old Woman looked at the tombstone in front of her with a solemn expression. "It''s too late to say anything now. I know what I''ve done. I know how much you hated me. I''m not asking for your forgiveness, I just want to see you again and have a nice chat with you before I close my eyes." "I just want to know. Xing Jia, why do our lives end like this? We are all too stubborn. If only I had taken you away " "Xian Tingfeng, you are already in your eighties, why are you talking about this? This is destiny, nothing can change it. I would say the same thing again, if it weren''t for the children, I wouldn''t be treating you like this, so please leave. I don''t have the strength to beat and scold you. I don''t want to see you, never will." Old Man Xian stood where he was and didn''t say anything else. He just stared at the Old Woman. The Old Woman frowned and said impatiently, "If you really want to apologize, kowtow to my husband''s grave. He''s been dead for years, kowtow to him. If you don''t want to, leave immediately. I don''t want to see your hypocrisy." Old Man Xian looked at her and then looked at the tombstone. It was engraved with the man''s name. Seeing the words ''A good and kind husband'', Old Man Xian paused. He just watched her and did not move. The Old Woman knew that Old Man Xian would never kneel and kowtow to her dead husband no matter what. She knew him very well. He still couldn''t let go of his big ego. "Xing Jia, I come to see you. Whether you will forgive me or not, I am here to apologize and just talk about you and me. Your husband''s corpse is already gone, and this tomb is just an empty tomb. He can not feel anything, why are you struggling to entrust your life here? Not to mention we are both at the age of death, even if I were to kowtow to him hypocritically and falsely in front of you, what could it mean?" The Old Woman only sneered and shot him a glance. "Then just keep standing there." After speaking, she walked in the opposite direction, taking another path toward the main entrance of the cemetery. Chapter 731 - Dont Worry, Im Here For You Old Man Xian stood in front of the Old Woman''s husband''s tombstone with his cane. He stared at the tombstone silently and sighed softly, "Old Wan, even though I kowtow to you, do you dare to accept it? Xing Jia doesn''t know about it. It''s just that I don''t want her to feel that the people around her are too preposterous. You know very well what you did that time." ? ? ? ? In the distance, in the guard post outside the cemetery, Mrs. Qin was talking to the guard about the current price of the cemetery in G City. She was sighing at the fact that the price of the cemetery was more expensive than some of the houses in the city. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the Old Woman walking slowly. She hurriedly stood up and stepped forward to support her. "Mom." Mrs. Qin knew that her mother was unwilling to meet Old Man Xian. She looked over the Old Woman''s shoulder at the cemetery. When she saw that he was still standing there, she said, "He " "Don''t worry about him, let''s go back." The Old Woman did not even look at Old Man Xian as thunder roared in the sky, "It''s going to rain soon. Let''s go back to the car and go home early. Didn''t Qianqian also return? I''m going to see the child." Mrs. Qin wanted to say something, but seeing that the Old Woman didn''t want to say anything about Old Man Xian, she said, "Sure, let''s go back." It''s just that in the wilderness surrounding the tomb, it was very difficult for the Old Man to get a taxi back to Qin Family''s Residence. But looking at the Old Woman''s expression, Mrs. Qin did not say anything. After all, she had never seen her father before, and Old Man Xian was her enemy who had caused her father''s death. On the way back, the Old Woman sat with her eyes closed on the back seat. It was unknown whether she was asleep or just faked it, but her expression was very calm. Only a small crease could be seen between her eyebrows. Mrs. Qin looked at the Old Woman''s face from time to time as she drove, "Mom, did you sleep last night? You look tired." "No." The Old Woman closed her eyes and said, "I''m getting older and can''t sleep at night. I wake up early in the morning every day." "The air on the west side of this mountain is pretty good. When we buried father here, you asked God to take care of this place. This place is very nice. I was talking to someone just now, do you know how much the cemetery is worth now?" "It''s about the same as house prices, right? I''ve heard about it on the news." The Old Woman was not affected by this boring topic, she only replied plainly. Seeing that, Mrs. Qin didn''t say anything else. After a while, she then said, "The rain really isn''t light. Every year on father''s death anniversary, you always ask the driver to accompany you. I usually don''t drive and my hands get a bit tired driving under this weather." The Old Woman quietly closed her eyes for a moment, then slowly opened them and looked at the rain curtain outside the window. The sky was covered with dark clouds. Thunder and lightning resounded in unison, and for some reason, it had suddenly rained so heavily. Seeing that the Old Woman was just looking out the window without saying anything, Mrs. Qin sped up her car. ? ? ? ? Qin Gengxin drove the car toward the west mountain. Xian Guiying raised her hand and bit her nails. As she watched the heavy rain outside, her frown deepened. "Don''t worry, grandpa isn''t a child either. Since he could take a taxi to go to the cemetery, it shouldn''t be a problem. He''s probably seeking shelter under the guard post and chatting with them." Qin Gengxin observed the situation in front of him as he drove. He reached out to hold her hands. "Don''t worry, hmm?" Actually, when he said this, he wasn''t sure if it was as good as he thought it was. He knew his grandmother''s temper very well. Some things could not really be forgiven just by asking for apologies. That was something that had taken root in her bones for decades, all the way until she was this old. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She leaned against the window as she watched the heavy rain outside. "I feel terrible inside. I hope it''s not some bad premonition." Qin Gengxin didn''t reply to her words. Instead, he steered the wheel with one hand and held her hand with the other. "I''m here, hmm?" Xian Guiying sighed and looked at him. "I always feel that grandfather has something that''s hard to say. Although he has a tyrannical temper, he wouldn''t burn a corpse after a person has died so cruelly, but he didn''t explain anything, just saying that he didn''t understand grandmother. If he took her away, it wouldn''t be like this. He only said that but never once said a word to explain himself." "Don''t think about it anymore, your fever hasn''t reduced. I told you to stay home with dad and accompany Qianqian, but you insisted on coming." "I''m fine, I''m not that spoiled." Seeing that she was so anxious for the Old Man that her tone had turned cold, Qin Gengxin could only hold her hand and gently squeeze it. It was raining so hard that the passing cars and license plates could not be seen. Mrs. Qin''s car flashed past them in a flash. Xian Guiying looked at the west mountain and felt her heart tighten. Arriving at the cemetery, Xian Guiying insisted on getting out of the car. Qin Gengxin frowned when he saw that. He quickly went to her side and forcibly covered her with his coat before walking together, holding umbrellas. He walked towards the guard post. Seeing a guard who appeared to be asleep, he knocked on the door and walked in. Xian Guiying did not follow him. Instead, she walked towards the cemetery. Looking inside, she could not see clearly despite the heavy rain. It wasn''t until she walked a dozen yards further that she vaguely saw someone lying on the ground in front of a tombstone not far away. Her face instantly paled. "Grandfather!" Qin Gengxin had just woken up the guard. When the two of them came out, they heard Xian Guiying''s scream. Qin Gengxin immediately looked in that direction and instantly frowned. "How can you be so careless in your job?" Qin Gengxin angrily looked at the guard beside him and quickly rushed forward with an umbrella in his hand. The guard followed him in embarrassment. He only slept there after chatting with Mrs. Qin. He had no idea who else was in the cemetery. "Grandfather!" Xian Guiying hurriedly ran with her umbrella. Because of the heavy rain, she could not see it clearly from a distance and could only vaguely see that it was an old man. She ran towards him and saw the Old Man lying on the ground with a pale face. "Grandfather! Grandfather!" The Old Man''s body was ice-cold from the rain, without any reaction. Xian Guiying had been panicking the whole time, and now she was losing her composure. Qin Gengxin rushed over and crouched down to help support the Old Man. "Guiying, don''t panic. We''re going to the hospital now!" Qin Gengxin carried the Old Man on his back and immediately left. Xian Guiying also knew that this wasn''t the time for her to panic. It was the first time she saw her grandfather so pale and quiet. It made her lose her train of thought for a moment. After staring blankly for a long while, she finally followed Qin Gengxin. "Mr. Qin " The guard who followed him was a little flustered. "This Is this old man okay?" "How do I know?" Qin Gengxin did not stop his footsteps. He glanced at him with a terrible expression and asked, "Where is the nearest hospital?" "There''s a small hospital just a few hundred meters down the west mountain towards the road." The guard replied as he followed them to the car. Without another word, Qin Gengxin opened the car door before gently putting the Old Man inside. Xian Guiying rushed forwards and tried to help, but Qin Gengxin held her hand and looked back at her. "Go to the front passenger seat and sit there. Don''t think about anything. Don''t worry, I''m here for you. Do you hear me?" Xian Guiying was really confused. She glanced at him, composed herself, nodded, then went around the car to the passenger side. Although the Qin Family was in G City, Qin Gengxin had always been in the United States, so he did not know much about these slightly more remote roads. However, he knew that this place was too far away from the hospital in the city center, so he could drove the Old Man to the nearest small hospital. Chapter 732 - Do You Plan To Kill Him When they arrived at the hospital, the nurses came out with a stretcher. Seeing the Old Man lying on the stretcher without moving, Xian Guiying''s steps became a little weak as she hurried to follow him. Qin Gengxin stopped her, saying, "You go with them to the emergency room and wait there. I handle the registration." Xian Guiying nodded hastily and followed the nurses inside. "Grandfather, don''t scare me." When the Old Man was rushed to the emergency room, Xian Guiying did not care that her dress was drenched by the rain. She continued to hold his cold hand. "Don''t scare me." "Miss, we''re sending the patient to the emergency room. Please wait outside." The doctor looked at her and told the nurses to hurry. The nurses quickly pushed the Old Man to the emergency room. Xian Guiying stood outside blankly and looked at the red light that lit up on top of the door. Closing her eyes, she clasped her hands together in front of her chest and lowered her head in silent prayer. Other than that, she found herself truly powerless at this moment. She didn''t want his grandfather to come to the G City, but the Old Man did not care about his body and said he must come here. Xian Guiying frowned. She didn''t know why her grandfather was there alone in the rain, whether he saw the Old Woman or not, and whether he had said what he wanted to say to her. About ten minutes later, Qin Qengxin came towards her. Seeing Xian Guiying leaning against the wall outside the emergency room, he walked closer and pulled her gently into his arms. The two were soaking wet and despite leaning against each other, they still felt very cold. Xian Guiying leaned against him, subconsciously looking at the red light. "Gengxin, I''m afraid of the hospital " He frowned and pressed her into his embrace. "Don''t be afraid, no matter what happens, we have to face it, don''t we?" "I feel that this place is too cold and lifeless, just like how I was powerless to help Qianqian when she was in danger. I wanted nothing more than to be a doctor and save my daughter. Now It''s this feeling again. I suddenly regretted not having been able to come back to vent my anger on my grandfather all those years ago. I was afraid that if anything happened to him, even if I regretted it, I" "Calm down." Qin Gengxin couldn''t imagine how she had managed to stand outside the ward when Qin Wenqian was in critical condition and how she had managed to survive after she had heard what Bai Nuying had said on the phone. He hugged her tightly. "With me accompanying you this time, if you want to cry, just cry. Grandfather should be fine. He has a long life. I''ve already contacted some people in the hospital. The ambulance will be here soon. Let''s go to a better hospital and let him receive thorough treatment." Xian Guiying was silent for a long time before saying, "Why didn''t I see your mother and grandmother in the cemetery?" Qin Gengxin had already guessed that since the Old Man had left for a long time, he would definitely meet his grandmother. He didn''t have enough strength to walk, so being able to enter the cemetery after getting off the taxi was already the limit. His grandmother and mother were probably already left and did not think about Old Man Xian. Indeed, no one could blame them for their hatred. However, looking at the red light in the emergency room and Xian Guiying''s pale face, Qin Gengxin could only hug her. "Don''t think too much about it. Grandpa''s body is the most important right now." ? ? ? ? The rain had stopped when Mrs. Qin and the Old Woman returned to the city center. Seeing the Old Woman was unhappy, Mrs. Qin pulled her into the street to buy her some new clothes, but the Old Woman refused. As soon as they entered the door, they heard Qin Xiaowen scolding loudly. "Where did you go?" Qin Xiaowen had always been a gentle person and had never been like this before. Mrs. Qin was stunned for a moment before she exchanged glances with the Old Woman and asked, "What''s wrong?" "Did Xian Tingfeng take a taxi to the cemetery to find you?" Qin Xiaowen frowned. "You just left him there? The rain was so heavy that he couldn''t leave! Do you plan to kill him?" Mrs. Qin was momentarily stunned. However, the Old Woman frowned. "Xiaowen, what''s wrong?" "What''s wrong? Mom, you also said it since Gengxin and Guiying really want to be together, we can not let any factor affect their relationship and marriage. Since Xian Tingfeng came here, we all understand that you didn''t want to see him, but if he dies here, how are you going to make the two children take care of themselves?" Qin Xiaowen said anxiously. "I''m waiting for you. Gengxin found him in the cemetery and took him to the small hospital at the West Mountain." Mrs. Qin exclaimed, "The hospital?" However, the Old Woman didn''t say anything. She slowly looked out the window at the sky that stopped raining. "Mom, do you really want Xian Tingfeng to die here?" Qin Xiaowen suddenly asked seriously. The Old Woman was silent for a moment before she slowly said, "Let''s go to the hospital." However, Mrs. Qin said, "What about Qianqian?" "Qianqian just fell asleep because she was tired. I had a servant take her back to the children''s room. She probably won''t wake up for the time being. I''ll go get the car." Qin Xiaowen said as he quickly walked away from them. Mrs. Qin turned to look at the Old Woman, only to see that she was silent the whole time. "Mom " She whispered. "Meili, mom is really getting old." The Old Woman sighed and said, "Let''s go to the hospital." "Mom, if you don''t want to go, you can wait here. I know you don''t -" "It doesn''t matter. If he really is going to die, I''ll send him off." The Old Woman''s voice was hoarse as she walked out. Her steps, however, were slightly staggering. ? ? ? ? The emergency room lights went out and the door slowly opened. Xian Guiying, who was originally sitting on the chair, stood up and walked over. "How is he?" The doctor took off his mask and said softly, "The patient''s condition is not very optimistic. Just now, we were told that you are going to transfer a patient to a Central Hospital, right? Hurry up and send him there. Let''s see if they can find a better way out. Our hospital''s condition is actually quite good, but the patient''s condition is not ideal. You can send him to the Central Hospital for a try." Hearing the doctor''s words, Xian Guiying''s legs became weak. Qin Gengxin gently placed his arm around her shoulder, as if giving her strength. "We understand, thank you for your hard work." The doctor nodded and turned away, shaking his head and sighing. Chapter 733 - Our Xian Family Is Always Wrong Seeing that, Xian Guiying faintly understood something. She suddenly pushed Qin Genxin''s hand away, "Grandpa will be fine. Is the Central Hospital''s ambulance coming? Quick, bring grandfather there!" "Guiying, calm down. They are almost there." "I''m very calm." She bit her lip as she saw the Old Man being pushed out of the emergency room. She hurriedly walked towards him and saw the oxygen mask on his mouth and nose. Seeing that Xian Guiying calmed down from her earlier fear, Qin Gengxin picked up his phone to make a call. He placed the phone by his ear, and after the call connected, he said lightly, "Zihao, your family''s old man is in a bad situation. If it''s convenient to come over, then come take a look." Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin sat by the side, watching the Old Man get into the ambulance. The nurse at the side spoke to them, asking them for more detailed information, and the ambulance sped toward the hospital. When they arrived at the Central Hospital, the Old Man was once again rushed to the emergency room. Qin Gengxin went to handle the procedure while Xian Guiying stood outside the emergency room, staring at the light on the door without blinking. When Qin Xiaowen arrived, he saw Xian Guiying sitting there calmly, so he walked quickly towards her. "Guiying, what happened? What did the doctor say?" Xian Guiying turned around. "I''m not sure about the current situation. The doctor just said it''s not very optimistic." When Mrs. Qin and the Old Woman walked towards her, they heard her words. Xian Guiying caught sight of them from the corner of her eyes and looked directly at the Old Woman, who was looking at the emergency room door. Mrs. Qin originally wanted to go over and comfort her, but she stopped and sighed just as she was about to do so. "Guiying." Xian Guiying lightly sniffed but did not cry. She only slowly raised her head to look at the two of them. "My grandfather has hurt you, so I understand. Right now, no matter how much pain and sadness I feel, I will not recklessly vent it on you." "It''s not like that, Guiying. Gengxin''s grandmother and I just went to worship at my father''s grave in the morning. I don''t know how Old Man Xian went there, but after that, it rained heavily. We ..." Mrs. Qin frowned. In fact, she also knew that it was not good to leave an old man with such weak legs there alone. However, the Old Woman did not react at all, and Mrs. Qin could not take the initiative to be kind to the enemy. Thus, Mrs. Qin no longer explained. "Guiying, no matter what, you are still our Qin Family''s daughter-in-law. Regardless of what grudge Old Man Xian has with our family, right now, as long as we can help you, we will help you. Don''t worry." "Mrs. Qin. Qin Gengxin and I are already divorced. I''m not your Qin Family''s daughter-in-law." As she spoke, her gaze slowly shifted to the Old Woman who had been staring at the emergency room door. "My grandfather has been tormented by guilt all his life, it''s all his fault. I don''t need you to help him. Today is Qin Gengxin''s grandfather''s death anniversary, you can do whatever you want. Our Xian Family is wrong. We are always wrong and deserve to die." "Guiying, don''t say that." Mrs. Qin felt upset. She walked over and held her hand. "Child, I know I''ve always misunderstood you and I''ve always been very unfair to you because you''re Xian Tingfeng''s granddaughter. I apologize to you. But what happened today is actually not something we expected." Xian Guiying coldly withdrew her hand. Her actions, however, were very slow and light and not rude. After pulling her hand away, she didn''t look at them but said lightly, "I didn''t say anything. I just said that you guys did well." "Guiying.." Seeing the situation in front of him, Qin Gengxin walked over and saw Mrs. Qin looked worriedly at Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying, on the other hand, was standing there without saying a word. Qin Gengxin tugged on Mrs. Qin''s sleeve. "Gengxin!" Mrs. Qin turned around and grabbed his wrist. "Explain to Guiying properly. We didn''t intentionally leave him there. You know how your grandmother feels, we just want to stay away from him. We didn''t expect these things to happen." "I know. Go sit over there and rest." Qin Gengxin nudged her gently and looked at Qin Xiaowen. "Dad, help grandmother sitting over there." Qin Xiaowen nodded and went to help the Old Woman. The Old Woman looked at the emergency room door for a moment. When Qin Xiaowen came to help her, she quietly turned and left. When the people around her had left, Xian Guiying finally felt her breathing become smoother. She closed her eyes, raised a hand to her forehead, and leaned against the wall, not saying a word. Qin Gengxin handed the documents to the nurse who came out of the emergency room, and the nurse returned to the emergency room and closed the door. He then looked at Xian Guiying and placed his hand lightly on her shoulder, sliding it to the back of her head, pressing it to his shoulder. "Don''t be sad, Guiying." His tone was no longer filled with confidence and certainty but rather uncertainty. He was afraid that this matter would affect her. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything and quietly leaned against his shoulder. After a while, she said in a hoarse voice, "I really didn''t blame anyone. I don''t think grandpa blamed anyone either. He originally came to atone for his sins, but I didn''t expect this to happen " Qin Gengxin held her close. "Everything will be all right." ? ? ? ? One hour later. All the doctors in the emergency room came out. One of them said, "Are you family members of Xian Tingfeng?" "Yes." Mrs. Qin and Qin Xiaowen also walked over. The doctor looked at them and said, "The patient will be transferred directly to the observation ward in the emergency room. As for the patient''s condition, someone will tell you about it later." With that, the doctor left with the other doctors. Qin Gengxin frowned. Xian Guiying immediately felt her legs went limp. Qin Gengxin hurriedly supported her. "Guiying!" Qin Xiaowen also frowned. "How could it become like this?" Mrs. Qin glanced at the Old Woman, only to find that she had been sitting there silently the whole time. It was unknown whether she had heard it or not. Qin Xiaowen looked at Xian Guiying, who was being held by Qin Gengxin. "Child, dad doesn''t know what to say, I knew all of this when I married Gengxin''s mother and I really love them, but I also really love the two of you. This kind of thing between elders, Gengxin and you mustn''t be affected at all. We''ll do whatever we have to do. At least we have to send him off peacefully," Qin Xiaowen''s words were very rational. Xian Guiying heard his voice, but she did not respond. She just stared at the emergency room door and said anxiously, "Where is the observation room? I''ll find grandpa!" As she spoke, she walked forward. Qin Gengxin realized that she was not in good shape. She had a fever yesterday, so he quickly pulled her back. "Guiying, you ..." When Xian Guiying took a step forward and was pulled back by him, her body suddenly went limp and fell to the ground. Qin Gengxin hurriedly held her by the waist. "Guiying!" Chapter 734 - Old Age And Death Are Normal Cycles For Humans Xian Guiying slowly opened her eyes and her vision blurred. It was not until her vision cleared up that she realized she was lying in a ward filled with the smell of disinfectant. Looking at the snow-white ceiling and the bottle hanging next to the bed, Xian Guiying frowned and turned her eyes around. She saw Qin Gengxin sitting beside the bed, leaning over to look at her, as she woke up. Qin Gengxin gently caressed her head. His eyes filled with worry and concern. "What''s wrong with me?" Xian Guiying sighed slowly. When she opened her mouth to speak, her throat actually felt dry. Qin Gengxin looked at her for a moment, then got up and looked at the IV drip. He calmly said, "It''s nothing, the doctor said that you have a fever, and since this is your first trimester, your nutrition is not sufficient." "First trimester? I''m pregnant?" Xian Guiying wanted to sit up, but a headache attacked her. She winced and forced herself to sit up slowly. She rubbed her forehead and looked at Qin Gengxin in surprise. Qin Gengxin pursed his lip. At the moment like this, all the excitement he should have been able to feel turned into warmth. The Old Man was still in the observation, and he felt it was not the right time to be happy. Xian Guiying hadn''t taken the pill afterwards a few times before. Originally, she once thought of not taking birth control pills on purpose, because whether she would have another child or not, she never thought she would get it easily in the future. "Have a good rest. You''ve only been pregnant for a few days, and the doctors tested your blood. Fortunately, you didn''t take any medicine because of the fever that night." Qin Gengxin patted her shoulder and said, "Lie down and rest." "Grandfather..." Xian Guiying had just woken up and was still in a daze. Then, she suddenly remembered something and looked up at him. "How is grandfather?" Qin Gengxin looked at her for a while. He hesitantly said, "Guiying, old age and death are normal cycles for humans. Doctors say that grandfather''s body is already at the end of his tether. I don''t know what made him fall into this state and it certainly has nothing to do with heavy rain. Although the cold weather made things worse, it still won''t make him sick like this." Xian Guiying''s eyes were slightly bloodshot and she forcefully held her tears. She took a deep breath before saying hoarsely, "I want to see him." Qin Gengxin at first wanted to let her rest, but he paused and didn''t stop her. He just said, "I will accompany you after you finish your IV drip." Xian Guiying raised her head to look at the bottle by the bed. There wasn''t much left, so she sat quietly on the bed. Qin Gengxin knew she was sad, so he sat on the bed and grabbed her hand gently. "Dad arranged for people to watch over him. Grandfather hasn''t gotten up yet, so there is no need for you to worry about him." He tightened the grip on her hand. "I suddenly don''t know how you endured years ago when you were pregnant with Qianqian. When I went to the lab to get the blood test results, I saw a couple looking at the results together. Their faces were full of happiness, and when you went to the hospital alone to check on it, you must have felt alone, right? When I thought about it, I felt like I''m too much of a bastard for you to forgive me." "Although the situation has already changed, I still can''t let it go." Qin Gengxin leaned over and kissed her hand. He lay on her lap with his face close to her stomach and whispered, "Guiying, I''m sorry." Xian Guiying slowly raised her hand to caress his head. With a slight smile, she said, "I didn''t faint back then. It wasn''t as hard as you think. It''s all over." With that, she looked towards the ward door. Her happiness of being pregnant was completely overshadowed by her grandfather''s deteriorating condition. She knew that Qin Gengxin''s heart was filled with longing and fear. He was afraid that she would hate the Qin Family because of her grandfather''s matter. The Old Woman had hated Old Man Xian for her entire life, and he had come here to atone for his sins. No matter what happened, Xian Guiying would not recklessly bite someone from the Qin Family. No matter how indifferent they were towards her grandfather, there was nothing wrong with it. After all, they were not the true executioners like her grandfather. The next day at noon, the Xian Family arrived at G City. At that time, Old Man Xian still hadn''t woken up. Shortly after Xian Jian and Zhan An entered the ward, they left. It was clear that they knew nothing about the Old Man''s past. They kept asking about the Old Man''s condition and whether there was a possibility he would wake up. Xian Zihao, Jiang Ruolan, and Xian Yijun stood at the entrance of the observation room. They looked through the glass window at the motionless Old Man with the oxygen mask on his face. "Did the doctor say anything else?" Xian Zihao asked. Qin Xiaowen happened to be next to them, so he said, "The doctor is just saying that he won''t be able to survive past tomorrow." When Jiang Ruolan and Xian Yijun heard this, even though their hearts were in pain, they couldn''t say anything. Old Man Xian had made many mistakes in his life, and now that he was about to leave, all his children were by his side. Xian Zihao let out a long sigh. Seeing Qin Gengxin walking towards them from the other side of the corridor, but not without Xian Guiying, he asked, "Where''s Guiying?" Qin Gengxin walked over and said, "She stayed here with the Old Man for an entire day yesterday and refused to leave. She was only taken away by me early in the morning to rest. She has just fallen into a deep sleep." Xian Zihao nodded. "She must be feeling terrible inside." For the past few years, the grudges between Xian Guiying and the Old Man were deeper than anyone else''s. Although she refused to come back and wanted to quarrel with the Old Man the moment she saw him, she still loved this Old Man in her heart. Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything, but he obviously didn''t deny it. Mrs. Qin walked closer. "I''ve arranged a room at a nearby hotel. You can stay there for the night." Hearing Mrs. Qin''s words, Xian Zihao suddenly looked at her, while Mrs. Qin also looked at him, politely smiling at him. "Zihao, Grandfather seems to be awake " Suddenly, Jiang Ruolan, who was standing by the window, spoke softly. Everyone walked to the window and looked inside, only to see the Old Man''s fingers on the bed moved slightly, and his eyelids were gently moving as well. "I''ll go inside and take a look." Xian Zihao walked into the observation room. Only two people were allowed to be inside. Jiang Ruolan was about to follow, but Qin Gengxin stopped her. "Let me see him." Jiang Ruolan glanced at him and nodded. When Qin Gengxin entered the ward, the two of them walked to the bedside. Xian Zihao looked at the Old Man''s thin and pale face and called out softly, "Grandfather?" The Old Man''s eyelids were still moving gently, but he did not open them. Xian Zihao looked at the ECG monitor and other equipment showing his physical condition. He leaned over and whispered softly, "Grandfather, it''s me, Zihao. Is there something you want to say?" When Xian Zihao''s hand reached the Old Man''s side, the Old Man''s finger moved slightly and held his hand lightly. Seeing this, Qin Gengxin and Xian Zihao immediately understood. Old Man Xian wanted to say something. He wanted them to remove the oxygen mask. "Call the doctor and ask if he can take off the oxygen mask for a while." Xian Zihao said. Qin Gengxin went straight to the bed bell and waited until the doctor came over to check the Old Man. She said that the oxygen mask could be removed for a while and the patient''s respiratory system was not affected too much. Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin were standing beside the bed when the oxygen mask was removed, watching the Old Man trying so hard to open his eyes. Then, his mouth moved slightly. The two of them lowered their heads and leaned over to listen, but they could only heard two vague words from his mouth, "Xing Jia." Xian Zihao and Qin Gengxin exchanged a glance and stood up. Chapter 735 - Untitled The people waiting outside the observation room saw the two of them walk out together and quickly surrounded them. But before they could ask, they heard Qin Gengxin say to Mrs. Qin, "Mom, let grandmother go inside." Mrs. Qin was stunned. "But your grandmother." "Meili." Suddenly, an indifferent and aged voice came from behind. When Mrs. Qin turned around, it was the Old Woman who had walked over. Mrs. Qin opened her mouth but was unable to say anything. After a long while, she finally said, "Mom." Xian Zihao looked at the Old Woman in front of him and gave a faint smile. "Thank you." The Old Woman glanced at him but didn''t say anything. Qin Gengxin whispered, "Grandmother " "There''s no need to say anything, I understand." The Old Woman said indifferently as she walked into the observation room. Old Man Xian laid there; the oxygen mask on his face had already been removed. It was so quiet in the ward and he seemed to have nearly disappeared. The Old Woman came inside and looked at him for a moment, then closed the door behind her. She stood by the sickbed and looked at him coldly. Old Man Xian''s eyelids twitched as if he could sense who the person next to him was. He moved his fingers and opened his eyes with all his might, looking at an Old Woman. He was unable to see her appearance clearly. He looked at her and moved his mouth slowly. "Sit." "Seeing that you were going to die, I came to see you." The Old Woman pulled up a chair and slowly sat down on it. Her voice was also languid. She wasn''t sure if Old Man Xian heard her or not, but even though her demeanor was still cold, at least she was willing to enter the ward for the last time to see him. Although she didn''t say it, Old Man Xian understood it in his heart. He understood what kind of feelings this woman had towards him. It didn''t matter if she loved him or hated him, in the end, he was going to finish his journey. Old Man Xian looked at her face and smiled. He stretched out his hand with difficulty, wanting to grab her hand. The Old Woman did not give her hand but just looked at him indifferently, "What do you want to tell me? There isn''t much time left." The look of anticipation on the Old Man''s face turned into desolation. His face was full of fatigue and it was also full of paleness. "I just... I want to see you " He looked at her, his voice was low and his words growing fainter and fainter, but the Old Woman could still hear him because he was speaking so slowly. She closed her eyes and sighed. "Xian Tingfeng, I have already seen it. My hatred towards you will slowly disappear with your death, so you don''t have to worry if I will continue to resent you after your death. I don''t think it''s necessary." "Xing Jia, back then " Old Man Xian no longer looked at her. He quietly looked up at the ceiling and said softly in a blank voice, "When he committed suicide in prison, he left two suicide letters." The calm expression on the Old Woman''s face was soon replaced by doubt. She looked at him and asked, "What letters?" "A letter was left for you. What you saw afterward was only his simple last wishes and hatred towards me." Old Man Xian replied with closed eyes. "I didn''t plan to go when I heard the news that he had committed suicide. I just wanted to ask someone to deal with him. Buried him or whatever. I don''t have time to care about him." "But I was told by one of the prison guards that he had left a package for me before he died, and I was curious, so I took the time to look at it. " "In that bag, I saw the letters he wrote to you that couldn''t be mailed out, and I also saw the shoes he wore on his feet. You had the ability to ask someone to bring your shoes in, but he didn''t have the ability to get someone to bring the letters to you." "Xian Tingfeng, he is indeed not as capable as you, but so what? At the very least, he will be able to face his own wife and children." "He''s sorry about everyone." Old Man Xian did not deliberately interrupt her. After all, it was impossible for him to be loud now. He merely spoke calmly. The Old Woman''s voice suddenly stopped. "What are you trying to say?" The Old Woman remembered the red in Old Man Xian''s eyes when he burned her husband''s body. She also remembered when he looked at her from afar, he told people to stop her, and he didn''t let her get near. Old Man Xian slowly closed his eyes, as if he was very, very tired. Seeing that he did not say anything, the Old Woman immediately stood up and lowered her head to look at him. "Xian Tingfeng?" The Old Man''s breath was weak and he was clearly tired. His lips moved again before he managed to open his mouth, "Actually, I shouldn''t have told you. At the very least, you would have felt that there was a beauty inside the man who once protected you in this world. If you knew this beauty was fake, you would be very sad." "What''s fake?" The Old Man was getting more and more confused by his words. "Say it clearly. Open your eyes and look at me. Say it clearly, Xian Tingfeng!" Seeing that he did not move, the Old Woman patted his face, shaking him, "Don''t say such things half-heartedly, what exactly is fake? Say it!" Seeing the Old Woman shaking Old Man Xian like this, Xian Zihao, who was outside the door, frowned. Jiang Ruolan, who was at the side, couldn''t watch anymore and wanted to go inside and stopped her, but Xian Zihao stopped her. "Zihao!" "Grandpa said that no matter what Qin Gengxin''s grandmother does to him, we are not allowed to go inside." Xian Zihao said lightly, "Wait a moment, wait a little longer." "What are we waiting for? There are many machines attached to his body and if he was shaking like this -" "Ruolan, this is the Old Man''s own wish." Xian Yijun interrupted her. Jiang Ruolan bit her lips and frowned, not saying another word. Inside the ward, the Old Man couldn''t open his eyes anymore. He could barely hold the Old Woman''s sleeve with his hand. "Back then, the letter he left for me said.." "When the Wan Family proposed to your Xing Family, he liked you. He sent people to spy on you and also monitored me from outside the little courtyard. He knew a lot about you and me, and when I wasn''t able to bring you away, he started his plan " "The news of you and me together, as well as the news of you being pregnant, were spread out by him. Then, when you were the most isolated and helpless, he righteously stood out to protect you, marry you. Xing Jia, how could someone else know about our matter? Have you never thought about it?" The Old Woman''s gaze turned stiff as she stared at him. "I have indeed destroyed you, but he destroyed all three of us at the same time." "When I saw his will, which was written as his pride before he committed suicide, gloating over the fact that we would never be together again, and that even if he died, he would watch us hating each other from underground; I wanted nothing more than to whip his corpse Just burn him, it''s already considered my patience. " "Xing Jia, I was the one who has let you down, don''t hate me anymore, and live your remaining days well. Be happy and forget about your unhappy past." Old Man Xian slightly opened his eyes, his blurry vision filled with a deep sense of nostalgia. "I was luckier than you guys and met Jian''s mother. Even if she died early, her understanding and tolerance towards me made me regret not appreciating her too much." "It''s time for me to go find her " Old Man Xian''s hand gently let go of her sleeve. The Old Woman stared at him blankly. After staring for a long time, she finally reached out her trembling hand to hold his arm. "Xian Tingfeng" "Xian Tingfeng?" His body was still warm, but his eyes were closed, and his head turned to the side. His motionless state made her heart turn cold. She called out loudly. "Xian Tingfeng!" However, a long ''beep'' sound suddenly came from the machine in the ward, causing the Old Woman to collapse onto the chair by the bed. "Grandfather!" Xian Guiying walked out of the resting room. As soon as she arrived at the observation room, she heard a loud voice. With a pale face, she pushed through the crowd and ran inside. Xian Zihao slowly closed his eyes as he looked at the horizontal lines on the Heart Surveillance Monitor. Jiang Ruolan cried and leaned into his arms. Everyone was silent for a moment. Chapter 736 - I Have Never Been Able To Figure Out Why He Did What He Did Back Then "Grandfather!" Xian Guiying rushed to the side of the bed and grabbed his hand. He''s obviously still warm, but why wasn''t he moving? In the blink of an eye, she looked at the Heart Surveillance Monitor and felt her body grow cold. Several doctors heard the scream and entered. They looked at the device, then walked over to the bed and inspected the Old Man''s body. The doctors exchanged glances at each other and quietly shook their heads. Xian Guiying laid on the bed and cried out. Qin Gengxin hurried in to help her. "Guiying, don''t be like this. The Old Man is leaving peacefully. He will feel sad if he sees you like this." Xian Guiying suddenly looked at the chair by the bed and looked at the silent Old Woman. Qin Gengxin was afraid Xian Guiying would be upset with the Old Man''s death and cause more trouble to his grandmother, so he helped her up. "We are here for you, you''re not alone now. Are you listening to me?" Xian Guiying just cried and did not say anything. Qin Gengxin forcefully pulled her out of the ward. ? ? ? ? Old Man Xian''s funeral was not something that can be done in G City. Instead, they specifically send the Old Man''s body back to H City, burying him at the green mountain of H City, the place where he loved. Qin Gengxin was always on Xian Guiying''s side, and at the same time, he also received many calls from the United States but right now, he could not be distracted. He only focused on accompanying Xian Guiying. She was very calm, but Qin Gengxin knew that her heart was in pain. He was afraid that something would happen to her, so he could not be separated from her for the last few days. On the day of Old Man Xian''s funeral, Xian Guiying wore a black dress with small white flowers on her chest, stood outside the auditorium, looking quietly into the distance. The Xian Family was prestigious in the country. Their relationship with other people was good, and therefore, the funeral lasted from morning until night. In the meantime, Qin Gengxin let Xian Guiying go to rest first. When Xian Guiying went to take a seat next door, he stood outside the funeral hall and politely nodded his head and thanked the guests who had come to send Old Man Xian off. Jiang Ruolan, who was standing nearby, saw that Xian Zihao was busy handling the funeral and Xian Guiying had gone in to rest, so she asked Qin Gengxin, "We''ve been busy with the Old Man''s funeral these past few days, so we haven''t paid much attention to it. Guiying has always been in good health and condition, moreover with her character, even if she was sad, she should have calmed down by now. No matter how I look at her recently, she has been very tired. Is she sick?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow at her and whispered, "She''s pregnant." Jiang Ruolan glared at him, looking if he was joking or not, before smiling. "Really?" "Why would I lie to you? But right now, sending the Old Man peacefully is more important, we can talk about it after the funeral. Everyone''s not in a good mood right now, so we didn''t say anything about it." Qin Gengxin nodded as he spoke. Jiang Ruolan didn''t expect herself to be accurate. It seemed that Guiying intended to keep this child, otherwise she wouldn''t be so careful and obedient. She smiled lightly and said, "Yesterday, Nanny Cheng took out some things from grandfather''s study room. There was a small box in it. I thought it was a cigarette holder; however, when I opened it, I found that there wasn''t any cigarette holder, but rather very old letters." Qin Gengxin looked in another direction with an indifferent expression as he replied in a low voice, "I''ve heard so too." "I didn''t see clearly what was written on the letters, but I heard from Zihao that it was two suicide letters that your grandfather had left behind. Inside the box, there is grandfather''s military emblem when he was a general in the north and a wedding ring with emeralds on it." "Where is the box now?" Qin Gengxin sighed softly. "After Zihao and his parents read the letter, they handed the box and everything to your grandmother." Jiang Ruolan looked at him and said, "Qin Gengxin, Guiying is very rational. She knows that it was her grandfather who owed your grandmother, so she doesn''t blame you for her grandfather''s death. You must treat her well, and don''t disappoint us again." Qin Gengxin immediately retorted. "When have I ever let you down?" The corner of Jiang Ruolan''s mouth twitched. "You''re still trying to show off again." ? ? ? ? When Xian Guiying went to sit in the next room to the auditorium, she saw Qin Gengxin''s grandmother sitting there as well. She did not go to the auditorium. Xian Guiying knew that the people from the Qin Family had also come, but she did not pay attention to where the Old Woman was. She thought that since the Old Woman was old, she (Old Woman) was resting at a hotel. Unexpectedly, the Old Woman was here. She had a box at her side and when Xian Guiying came in, she looked up at her. Xian Guiying sat on the chair beside her. "How are you doing?" The Old Woman didn''t say anything. She only looked at her and slowly opened her mouth. "Child, when can you and Gengxin remarry?" Xian Guiying smiled bitterly. "Didn''t you say you didn''t want me to be with Qin Gengxin? Even if we remarry now, it''s because we truly love each other. I didn''t think that you would actually urge us to remarry. " The Old Woman sighed. "There are some things that...When I found out the truth, my heart calmed down. I don''t hate Xian Tingfeng, nor do I hate Gengxin''s grandfather. Seeing that you and Gengxin both love each other, as his grandmother, I can only wish you two well. There''s nothing else. " "I''ll think about it after my grandfather''s funeral." Xian Guiying took the mineral bottle from the servant and took a sip. She then looked at the box beside the Old Woman''s hand. She knew that Xian Zihao had asked her mother to give it to the Old Woman. The things inside were all very old things that her grandfather had never brought out. After locking the box, Xian Zihao handed the key to the Old Woman. Xian Guiying didn''t look at the contents of the box, but since her mother gave it to the Old Woman, it must be something related to their story. Seeing the Old Woman''s hand lightly resting on the small box, Xian Guiying asked softly, "Grandfather must have told you a lot before he left." "He just told me some old stories. At the end, he said he should go find your grandmother." The Old Woman sighed and laughed, "Guiying, actually, your grandfather was not that vicious. In my entire life, I have never been able to figure out why he did what he did back then." Xian Guiying only looked at her and didn''t ask anything. The Old Woman stood up and stood outside the auditorium with the small box. She looked inside but did not enter. The two letters in the small box were left behind by her husband in the past. One of them was left for her, and it was filled with deep affection and devotion, causing people to be moved beyond belief. As for the other one, he left it for Old Man Xian. The letter said how he had married the Old Woman after spreading the news about her pregnancy, how he had won her heart, how he had solidified their marriage, how he had allowed her to finally break the rules and give up on Old Man Xian and become pregnant with his child. Also, he sent someone to the barracks that Old Man Xian had just arrived using the prestige of the Wan Family. He was inciting people to frame Old Man Xian for stealing something from the camp. After being beaten up and driven out of the barracks, Old Man Xian was really short of manpower after the outbreak of war. The Old Man never told her about this. The Old Woman never thought that the culprit behind all this would be her gentle husband Chapter 737 - Work Harder And Give Birth To A Few More So now the Old Woman finally understood why Old Man Xian was so merciless back then. And the emerald wedding ring in the box, when she and Old Man Xian fell in love, she pointed to an emerald ring in a shop in Shanghai and said it was beautiful. He said he would buy it for her when he had the money. This was the ring that he bought when he returned to Shanghai with his horse. He originally wanted to use it to propose to her and formally marry her into his family but in the end The Old Woman stood outside the auditorium, looking at the rows of flowers from afar. Her vision gradually blurred. Old Man Xian did ask her back then that he didn''t understand why she chose the Wan Family. Even if he came back, he would take her with him regardless of whether she was married off to someone with the surname Wan, but she claimed that she wouldn''t go with him. His jealousy was real, and the anger that had made him burn the Old Woman''s husband''s body at the last moment was due to the shoes on her husband''s feet and the two suicide letters. Even though she had hated him at that time, he had never told her about the letters. He had merely saved the pure beauty of her husband. He said before he died that he just didn''t want her to think that everything was fake. At the very least, she would believe that there was still some beauty. The Old Woman listened to the funeral speech in the auditorium without moving until Qin Xiaowen and Mrs. Qin, who were helping together in the auditorium, walked out. When they saw the Old Woman standing under the sun, they hurried over. "Mom." Mrs. Qin reached out to support her. "Why aren''t you resting by the side? What are you doing here?" The Old Woman paused before saying softly, "Meili, Guiying is a good child." Mrs. Qin smiled. "Mom, I know what you want to say. We have all seen Gengxin and Guiying''s situation, and you have also seen it yourself. They have experienced too much, and they have finally gotten together after so much difficulty, so we will not speak nonsense and interrupt their family anymore." The Old Woman nodded. "After Xian Tingfeng''s funeral, let''s go back to G City." "Alright." Seeing that the Old Woman was not in a bad mood and had even become more clear-headed, Mrs. Qin was relieved. "Mom, it''s good that you can think it through." "What''s wrong with me? I''m the only one left, so of course, I have to stay alive." With that, the Old Woman looked inside the auditorium and said softly, "I will live well for one year, two years, or even ten years." ? ? ? ? After the funeral, the news of Xian Guiying''s pregnancy was finally found out by the Xian Family, but the matter of Qin Corporation had not been resolved. However, because Qin Gengxin knew that Xian Family had just passed through the Old Man''s departure, he did not take the initiative to mention the matter of returning to the United States. Xian Zihao looked at him and asked, "When do you plan to return to the United States?" Xian Guiying turned to look at Qin Gengxin. Qin Gengxin paused for a moment before saying, "If the Xian Family''s matters are settled, I''ll think about it. This family matter will be my priority." "There''s nothing to worry about here. Grandfather''s funeral is already settled, and there''s still Yijun and me here. There''s still a lot of things that have to be done in the United States. If Guiying''s condition is good, then you should head back. When Ruolan was pregnant, I read some books about pregnancy. Guiying is not even twenty days pregnant yet, so there''s no danger of getting on the plane. If you go back now, she can spend her time relaxing." "I can relax anywhere I want. Xian Enterprise, after all, under Brother Wei''s control, but Qin Corporation" Xian Guiying remembered that Qin Gengxin had frequently received calls from the United States over the past few days, but he didn''t tell her the specific details. She couldn''t help but look at him. "Then let''s go back. Indeed, with my brother and Yijun here, there isn''t much that we need to worry about." Qin Gengxin nodded once he heard her say that. "I''ll book a flight later." "Guiying." Zhan An came downstairs with a small box of clothes in her hand. "These are the clothes you wore when you were pregnant with Qianqian, and there are a few maternity dresses that I bought for you later on. You can take them directly to the United States. There''s no need for you to buy any more new clothes. When you were pregnant, all the clothes you wore were extremely loose, and you only wore these maternity dresses a few months before you were giving birth." As soon as Zhan An mentioned the matter of Xian Guiying hiding her big stomach while pregnant, Qin Gengxin slowly pulled her into his embrace. It was a silent apology. Xian Guiying accepted it silently and looked up at him with a smile. "It''s all in the past." Qin Gengxin also smiled and asked Zhan An. "Mom, we''ll take all of this. Don''t worry, Guiying won''t bear all of it alone this time. I''ll always take care of her and accompany her." "Alright, I believe you." Zhan An smiled as she walked over and put the small box beside them. Then she glanced at Xian Guiying. "Gengxin has been calling me mom all this time. When are you planning to remarry?" "It was originally arranged according to the American way of marriage. This time, we will remarry once we return to the United States. The procedures are a bit simpler over there. Running back and forth in the country is too complicated." Qin Gengxin said with a smile. Xian Guiying, however, looked up at the ceiling. "I didn''t say I wanted to remarry." Qin Gengxin''s face immediately darkened. This Xian Guiying was not giving him any face at all in front of the Xian Family! Zhan An didn''t care what Xian Guiying just said, but seeing Qin Gengxin''s attitude, she felt relieved. When she looked back and saw Xian Zihao smiling, she said, "Zihao, you and Ruolan should work harder and give birth to a few more. Look at Guiying, she''s pregnant for the second time, so you and Ruolan can do it as well." Xian Zihao''s eyelids twitched. Coincidentally, Jiang Ruolan had just gone downstairs after finishing changing the children''s clothes. When she heard Zhan An''s words, she immediately exclaimed, "A few more?" Xian Zihao raised his delicate eyebrow at her, clenched his hand into a fist, and coughed lightly without saying a word. Jiang Ruolan, on the other hand, stared wide-eyed at Zhan An as she walked downstairs, ready to argue with her mother-in-law. "Mom, I''ve already given birth to two in one go. You still want me to give birth to a few more?" "What about it? Our Xian Family has always been small in numbers. If you have more, this house will be merry. Guiying wouldn''t have any qualms about having a few children in the United States. How about you and Zihao go there to have some kids as well?" Jiang Ruolan''s forehead was filled with black lines. She looked at Xian Guiying, who was laughing secretly. She felt as if Xian Guiying had thrown her words from before at her. Jiang Ruolan had incited Xian Guiying to give birth to a second child. This time, it was her turn. Her beloved mother-in-law would be nagging to her ears every day. Chapter 738 - Untitled As soon as they returned to Boston, Huang Jingguo sent a driver to pick them up from the airport lobby. The driver waited downstairs while Qin Gengxin carried two small suitcases and walked Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian inside the house, saying softly, "I''ll go to the company first. The news of my return today has already spread, and there will be a very important meeting waiting for me today, and there are even some who want to see me. You and Qianqian go take a rest or watch TV. If you want to go downstairs for a walk, don''t go too far. Don''t make me worry, understand?" "I know, I''m not a child." Seeing him so nervous for her, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh. "I''m fine, go handle your matters. If there''s any difficulty, you must not bear it alone, tell me, okay. Even though I leave Xian Enterprise, I still have the right to speak. If there''s really help you need, you must tell me." Qin Gengxin pursed his lips, bent down, and kissed her forehead. When he left, Xian Guiying went to the French window, opened it, and went out onto the balcony. She looked down at the car and after a while, she went back to the house, which had been dusty from days of absence. Qin Wenqian had been very obedient ever since she knew that her mother was pregnant. She stuck out her butt and was about to wipe the floor with a rag, saying, "Mommy, daddy says you can''t always squat down in the future. Let me wipe the floor!" "Brat, be good." Xian Guiying could actually ask the cleaners workers to come and clean the house, but unless it was absolutely necessary, she still liked to take care of her own space by herself. "Mommy, if you have a baby, will you stop loving Qianqian?" Qin Wenqian sat on the couch and looked at Xian Guiying, who was peeling the fruit with a serious expression. Xian Guiying didn''t want to have another child at the beginning. She was just afraid that Qin Wenqian would be hurt due to her bad health and sensitive mind. Hearing her daughter''s question, she quickly put down the fruit and fruit knife in her hand, picked Qin Wenqian up, and kissed her cheek. "Mommy would always love Qianqian. Mommy will give birth to a younger brother or younger sister for you. This way, there will be someone to play with you in the future. You guys will protect each other when you grow up and that way, mommy and daddy will be relieved when we are older." "Then will daddy only love little brothers or little sisters and not Qianqian?" "He won''t." Xian Guiying hugged her tightly. "Qianqian, daddy definitely won''t do that. He loves you very much, and he will love your little brother or sister very much too. We all are a family. Love will not be separated, do you understand?" Qin Wenqian nodded seriously, reached out to hug Xian Guiying''s neck, and laughed. "I know! I''m going to have a little brother or a little sister! They can play with me!" ? ? ? ? When Qin Gengxin rushed to Qin Corporation, Huang Jingguo had already been waiting outside for a long time. Seeing him come, he quickly walked up to him and said in a low voice, "Boss, Mr. Hendrickson has been waiting for you for several days, he has booked a plane ticket to leave tomorrow. Luckily you came back today." "Where is he?" "At the hotel, I arranged for a car to drive you over to meet him. But you have to finish the meeting now, and I''ve scheduled it all for this day." "Alright." After Qin Gengxin listened to all the reports and read through them, the two of them walked into the elevator. Huang Jingguo cleared his throat and whispered, "About Miss Bai" Qin Gengxin''s gaze did not leave the files in his hands as he asked indifferently, "What''s wrong with her now?" "Boss, didn''t I tell you last time that she secretly took away the proof and photos of the threat of Qin Corporation from Mrs. Bai''s hands and came here to look for you? Since you''re not here, I took all of those things on your behalf. Mrs. Bai searched for her everywhere, but she didn''t dare to go back and wanted to join you. After all, she had helped a lot this time. I didn''t want her presence affecting your relationship with Miss Xian, so I temporarily settled her down nearby. I don''t know what to do. I called you last time to inform you about this, but you asked me to settle this matter down first and then wait until you get back." Qin Gengxin raised his eyes slightly, as if recalling that such a thing had happened. Seeing that Qin Gengxin was looking at the numbers on the elevator but didn''t say anything about it, Huang Jingguo thought about it and asked with a smile, "Boss, have you and Miss Xian already " When Qin Gengxin shifted his attention to him, Huang Jingguo stared at him with an ambiguous look. The elevator door slowly opened. Qin Gengxin held thick files as he walked towards the meeting room. He stopped before stepping into the meeting room and said softly, "Even if she''s willing to help us, she''s still a part of the threat Mrs. Bai had used against us. Let her stay here for a while and keep an eye on her." Huang Jingguo pouted. "Boss, if I hadn''t gotten married, I wouldn''t mind taking care of her. But I have a wife and children, and my wife has been looking down on me lately because of you." Qin Gengxin chuckled. "Alright, I got it. Tell me where she is staying later. I''ll arrange for someone else to go." "Thank you, Boss!" Huang Jingguo immediately entered the meeting room happily. Qin Gengxin stood outside the meeting room with a stack of files in one hand and the other hand in his pocket. After a moment of silence, he walked into the meeting room with a cold face. ? ? ? ? The next day. "You have to go to England tomorrow to meet this man. He is a very easy-going person and will play a significant role in this negotiation. If you can invite him personally, then it is the best. If he doesn''t have time, then you can let him sign the contract and bring it back." Qin Gengxin told the two secretaries that will be going to England for a business trip tomorrow. He knocked on the table and looked at Huang Jingguo. "Where is Yao Luli? Ask her to go with them. Her public relations ability is not bad. The task of inviting this man must be given to her." Huang Jingguo was surprised. "Boss, didn''t you ask Yao Luli to take care of Miss Bai? She just took advantage of her work time to go to Miss Bai''s place and hasn''t come back yet." Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrows. He almost forgot. Just then, the phone rang. Qin Gengxin picked it up and heard a helpless voice, "President Qin, this Miss Bai really has a bad temper. She knows you''re back and yet you didn''t come to see her. She chased me out." "I understand, then go back to the company." Qin Gengxin said lightly. After hanging up the phone, Huang Jingguo looked at his expression carefully. Seeing that there was no change in Qin Gengxin''s expression, he asked in a low voice. "Boss?" "Huang Jingguo, if you have nothing better to do, contact Mr. Hendrickson and asked him if he had read through the contract in detail and made a decision. Ask him not to delay this matter anymore." Qin Gengxin suddenly looked at him coldly. Huang Jingguo''s mouth twitched. "I was just about to say that we have a reply." Qin Gengxin looked at him, then signaled the two secretaries to leave. He looked at Huang Jingguo and asked, "What did he say?" "Mr. Hendrickson said that he would call you in person later." Qin Gengxin nodded. "Alright, go back to your work." "Boss, I''ve been by your side for so many years, and I am familiar with you. In fact, I mind about Miss Bai''s matters. I just want to know if you and Miss Xian are really good? Not to mention you have a daughter. From the point of view of a good brother who has accompanied you for so many years, I sincerely hope Miss Bai''s presence would not affect the relationship between the two of you anymore. Miss Bai broke off her relationship with her mother to protect you, and I know that you are not heartless, but Miss Xian.." "I know what I''m doing. Don''t worry." Qin Gengxin smiled faintly. Chapter 739 - You Still Cant Let Yourself Go The Wrong Way And Become The Third Person Seeing that Qin Gengxin was so calm and composed, Huang Jingguo smiled. "Alright then. Boss, I''ll be going now." Qin Gengxin nodded with a smile. When the office quietened down, he looked at the computer''s screen. After reading a few final reports, Qin Gengxin tapped on the keyboard, then looked at the phone on the desk and picked it up. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying had just sent Qin Wenqian to kindergarten. During the past half month, Qin Wenqian didn''t go to kindergarten due to her return to H City. When she received Qin Gengxin''s call, Xian Guiying was about to ask another auntie at the kindergarten out for a drink. She picked up her cell phone, put it to her ear, smiled, and said, "Why are you calling?" "You already sent Qianqian to kindergarten?" Qin Gengxin asked softly. "Yes, I have." "Since she hasn''t gone to school in half a month, won''t Qianqian feel that those aunties and her little friends have become strangers? Is there a problem?" "Nope. Qianqian became more lively after she came back. She even took the initiative to play with her friend just now." Qin Gengxin paused for a moment before he said apologetically, "Guiying, I''m sorry. I should have gone to kindergarten with you. You went there alone every time." "Don''t you have work to do? Besides, you have been delaying your company''s matters just for my sake. If I don''t even understand you at this point, how could I be worthy of being the mother of our children?" Qin Gengxin chuckled. "Moreover, there weren''t many children who were sent out by their parents every day anyway. I don''t care about these small details, so you don''t need to care too much about it. Just focus on your company. Remember, if you need my help, tell me immediately. Don''t bear it alone." Qin Gengxin smiled as he held his phone. "I might be a bit late tonight, but I will still eat dinner with you two." "What''s wrong? Is there a social gathering again? Didn''t you just see Mr. Hendrickson last night?" Qin Gengxin rubbed his forehead and if he could, he didn''t want to say these things to her, but he didn''t want to hide it either. "It''s about Bai Nuying. She stole the files and evidence regarding Qin that Mrs. Ning has in her possession and ran over here to help us. Mrs. Bai was so angry that she searched around for her, and Huang Jingguo had arranged for her to settle down near the company temporarily." Xian Guiying stopped walking on the street. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "What are you planning to do?" "I didn''t want to see her at first, but I have to settle this matter. Mrs. Bai''s actions towards Qin Corporation were not only because she had long planned to snatch my company but also to avenge her daughter''s heartbreak. Bai Nuying was a small fuse. In this matter, she was innocent. Although I don''t have any feelings for her, she still did this for me. If I don''t go and look at her, it seems " "If you don''t go and see her, it would be very unkind of you." Xian Guiying said as she walked to the parking lot. "Where does she live? I want to meet her." Qin Gengxin''s handsome eyebrows shot up and a smile instantly appeared on his face. "You?" Xian Guiying took out her car keys and pressed the button. She opened the car door and got into the car. She wore her Bluetooth earpiece and replied, "I think, compared to you going to see her, it''s better for me to go see her." "Jealous?" Black lines appeared on Xian Guiying''s forehead, "What should I be jealous of? I just feel that it''s necessary for me to meet her. I just want to have a good chat with her." Qin Gengxin only smiled. "Darling, you have to be gentle. No matter how she was before, at least she has shown me some kindness. Don''t hurt her." Xian Guiying knew that Qin Gengxin was joking with her. It wasn''t as if he didn''t know her personality. How could she possibly hurt Bai Nuying? At most, Xian Guiying''s sharp words would only hurt her. "Forget it; I''m not going to tell you anything. I''m driving. Send the address to my phone." With that, she hung up the phone. Seeing Xian Guiying''s behavior, Qin Gengxin chuckled as he sent Bai Nuying''s address to her. After that, he put down his phone and looked at the screen that had gone black. If Qin Gengxin went to see Bai Nuying, it would only add more to their problem and give her more hope. This matter had to be dealt with by Xian Guiying and she was indeed the best choice. ? ? ? ? Standing outside the small apartment door, Xian Guiying checked the address on her phone again before looking at her surroundings. Then, she raised her hand and pressed the doorbell. After pressing for a long time, no one answered. She didn''t know if the doorbell was broken or something, but she simply knocked on the door. There was no reply from the person inside, but there was a sound of something being thrown on the door. Seeing the door tremble, Xian Guiying''s face was calm. She did not reveal her identity, nor did she say any words of persuasion. She just stood there silently for a while and was about to leave when the door behind her was suddenly forced open. "When is Qin Gengxin coming?" Bai Nuying stared at Xian Guiying''s back with a pale face and red eyes. When Xian Guiying turned around, the expression on Bai Nuiying''s face immediately froze. Xian Guiying looked at her haggard appearance. Her clothes seemed to be meticulously worn out and her hair was draped over her shoulders. The paleness of her face was too noticeable, and her eyes were red. The look of anticipation in Bai Nuying''s eyes made Xian Guiying''s heart ache. In the past, she, too, had been filled with disappointment and anticipation. Actually, thinking about it, Bai Nuying had offended her powerful mother for Qin Gengxin. If that wasn''t love, then what was it? It was just that she arrived late and the timing was not right. Xian Guiying was not a generous woman who would help others, nor would she back down. She was unlike Bai Nuying, who took advantage of her most despairing moment to say something akin to a vicious knife on the phone. The tiny bit of compassion in her heart immediately disappeared because of that vicious knife. Qin Gengxin was the father of her daughter. No matter when she promised to remarry, this love, this marriage, she would defend it herself. It was no longer like before. This time, she would no longer remain silent. Looking at Xian Guiying, Bai Nuying''s lips moved slightly, but in the end, nothing came out of her mouth. She looked at Xian Guiying with red eyes. Then, as if she understood something, she did not close the door. Instead, she turned around and walked inside. Seeing that Bai Nuying let herself in, Xian Guiying took a step forward and walked inside. Without a strength, Bai Nuying lazily sat on the couch, not looking at her. Xian Guiying then closed the apartment door and turned around to look at the environment of the small apartment. Huang Jingguo had arranged for her to stay in this apartment rather than the one under Qin Gengxin''s name. "Why did you make yourself look so haggard?" Xian Guiying asked softly, like an older sister who was concerned about her little sister. Bai Nuying was a few years younger than her, and she had experienced too few setbacks. Perhaps her only setback was Qin Gengxin. Bai Nuying sat there with her head down. Her voice was light and hoarse, "What are you doing here? Did Brother Gengxin ask you to come?" Seeing that she didn''t have that kind of arrogant attitude and her whole body was filled with sadness, Xian Guiying felt that Bai Nuying was just a willful child who was used to being spoiled. "Have you eaten?" Xian Guiying didn''t answer her but asked her instead. Bai Nuying curled up on the couch with her arms around her legs, burying her face in her knees. After a long while, she finally sobbed and said, "Are you here to scold me? Or are you here to beat me up?" "Why should I hit you and scold you?" Xian Guiying smiled indifferently. She turned around and went into the kitchen. She saw some food that had been bought by Qin Gengxin''s secretary and they were all cold. She opened the fridge and saw some noodles. She boiled some water and cooked the noodles. Ten minutes later, Xian Guiying came out with a bowl of noodles and placed it on the tea table. "Bai Nuying, I know that your mother has spoiled you since you were young. Although some of your actions are excessive until it makes people feel disgusted, after all, you have never committed any grave mistakes that I cannot tolerate. The relationship between you and Qin Gengxin has always been clean, but this kind of thing is very hard for me to bear. Bai Nuying, I understand your feelings, but you are not a child. No matter how good or bad Qin Gengxin is, you still can''t let yourself go the wrong way and become the third person." Chapter 740 - Our Love In The Real World Isnt As Exciting As Those In Novels And Tv Dramas Bai Nuying sniffed and looked at a bowl of noodles on the tea table. She did not move and did not speak. "You said you were waiting for Qin Gengxin. You know that he have a child and you know that he doesn''t like you, not to mention that with Qin Corporation and Bai Group currently opposing each other as enemies, he still would send someone to take care of you. It''s simply because he once treated you as his sister and now, it''s also because of your help towards Qin Corporation. His grudges are very distinct. However, it is precise because he knows your thoughts that he cannot come to see you. After all, your willfulness is too possessive." Xian Guiying simply sat on the couch opposite her and pushed the bowl towards her. "Eat it. I won''t poison you. Don''t worry." Bai Nuying would never have thought that Xian Guiying came here not to hit her or taunt her. But it was to say all these things to her. She looked at her expression. Xian Guiying did not laugh, nor did she glare at her. She only looked at her calmly. "Xian Guiying, are you trying to make me feel guilty by pretending to be magnanimous?" Living here alone, the person who she was waiting for was not willing to come seeing her. When she slept alone at night, she would often wake up from the dream and cry alone while holding the pillow. "Whatever you think." Xian Guiying said faintly. "I''d rather be honest with you. I really don''t like you. The more I see you, the more I hate you. You can love anyone, but you can''t touch a married man. No matter who it is. You think your love isn''t wrong, that you are just a step too late. You become arrogant because you have a superior family background, education, and a lot of things that others don''t have. But Bai Nuying, life is not always at the top. The man you like didn''t like you and he is married and has a child. Do you want to turn your life upside down because of this?" Bai Nuying stared at Xian Guiying in a daze. "When you stole the evidence from your mother''s hands and ran over here, did you ever think about the attitude Qin Gengxin would have towards you? Are you sure he is going to be with you because of what you brought? You want to use these things in exchange for love?" "I don''t know." Bai Nuying closed her eyes and buried her face in her knees, choking in pain. "Don''t say it anymore. I didn''t want to use that to exchange for his feelings for me." "Then what are you waiting for?" "I don''t know." Bai Nuying immediately cried out. "I really don''t know what I''m waiting for. I just want to see him. I just want to " "You''re just missing him. You''d rather have a crush on him than love, but you have to leave this infatuation as soon as possible. Otherwise, your life won''t get any better. It will only get worse as you go further and further. Our love in the real world isn''t as exciting as those in novels and TV dramas. The reason why you play around like this is that you feel sad. You know what the result will be. But even if he comes, what can you do? Listen to me carefully. He only treats you as a sister. Nothing more and nothing less." "Xian Guiying!" Bai Nuying suddenly let go of her knees and stood up. Xian Guiying looked at her in indifference. "How can you be so sure that he won''t accept me? I''ve done so much for him. I''ve even offended my mother for him, so he''ll at least be able to see my feelings for him. Maybe he -" Xian Guiying calmly took out her cell phone and dialed a number. "I''ll give Qin Gengxin a call on your behalf. You can personally ask him." Seeing that she was really dialing the number, Bai Nuying immediately became frightened and immediately ran over to hold down the phone in her hands. She said with a panicked expression, "No!" Xian Guiying looked up indifferently, "What are you so afraid of?" Bai Nuying bit her lips and stared at the calm and composed Xian Guiying. "Why did you do this?" Xian Guiying knew that Bai Nuying was asking her why she (Xian Guiying) tried to persuade her, rather than humiliating her and insulting her. After all, Bai Nuying had offended her mother to fall under someone else''s roof. Xian Guiying could bully her however she wanted, and no one would make decisions for her. "Because you have indeed helped Qin Gengxin a great deal. Moreover, you have also paid the price. If I fought with a willful and obedient child like you, I would lose my ''Xian Guiying'' demeanor." Xian Guiying seemed to be joking, but her gaze was looking straight at Bai Nuying, Bai Nuying slowly let go of her hand. She stood up and turned her back to her (Xian Guiying), and looked out the window. ? ? ? ? When Xian Guiying left the apartment, she suddenly saw Qin Gengxin''s car parked by the roadside. As the car window rolled down, he looked at her with a smile. Xian Guiying slightly raised her brow. Did he come to pick her up, or was he planning to watch her fight? She walked over to him but didn''t get in the car. Instead, she leaned against the window and looked at him. "Are you here to pick me up?" "What do you think?" Qin Gengxin chuckled and opened the passenger seat''s door. "Let''s go back and get Qianqian. We''ll go out for dinner tonight." "But my car is still here." "We''ll retrieve it another day. This place is not far from the Qin Corporation. I''ll send someone to take it back tomorrow." Qin Gengxin laughed. Seeing that he seemed to be in a good mood, Xian Guiying gave him a weird look before getting into the car. "Why is your mood so good?" Xian Guiying tidied up her hair and turned to look at him. "I just fought with your mistress for 300 rounds and I''m so tired. Do you dare to be so happy? It''s as if you found some treasure." The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth curled up as he turned the steering wheel, turning the car around. "When I saw you come out, my expression was relaxed. I knew that the knot that you had formed over the phone was finally resolved. I was happy for myself. I''m finally free from a grievance." "She didn''t say anything. I--" Before she could finish, Qin Gengxin gently held her hand. He drove with one hand on the steering wheel. His eyes were staring straight ahead. With the other hand, he tightly held her hand. "Guiying, if it weren''t for her, you would have actually believed me, right?" Xian Guiying looked down at their intertwined hands. After a moment of silence, she said, "I don''t know." At that time, her mood had already reached its lowest point. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have brought her child back to China to relax. A dozen years of love finally forced her into a corner, and she really didn''t know whether she would have chosen to believe him back then or not. However, even if she chose not to mention it, after listening to Qin Gengxin''s question, she could only give a slight grunt of assent. At least she knew that Qin Gengxin wasn''t such a heartless person. Furthermore, there was nothing much going on between them. Qin Gengxin''s concern for Bai Nuying back then was because he treated her like a child, and coupled with the fact that Mrs. Bai was eyeing Qin Corporation covetously, he definitely chose to have a good relationship with them, so that Mrs. Bai would be slightly less guarded, and that he would have some opportunities to fight back. Xian Guiying understood that very well. It''s just that when a person was sad and when their child was too ill, and when they were at a dead-end, the despair at that time was truly terrifying. Chapter 741 - We Might Be Able To Alleviate Our Suffering Qin Gengxin''s personality always looked sloppy on the surface. After a long silence, Xian Guiying wanted to pull her hand away from him, but he tightened his grip and then brought her hands to his lips, kissing it lightly. The kiss was very light and gentle. Because of the safety of the two of them, he was very focused on watching the road ahead. Qin Gengxin didn''t even look at Xian Guiying, but he kept holding her hand and didn''t let it go. In fact, besides being shameless, Qin Gengxin was a quiet person who didn''t really know how to express himself when he was serious. Xian Guiying could feel some of his emotions over the years, even if he didn''t say anything. His apology, his love, his gratitude. In the adult''s love, there was a kind of indescribable warmth. With his movement, his action, one will be able to feel whether this person really loves her or not and whether your name was carved in his heart. While she was quietly watching him kiss her hand, her finger suddenly hurt. Qin Gengxin suddenly bit her slightly bent index finger, causing her to quiver in pain. She was about to retract her hand, but he smiled before slowly letting go of her hand. As Qin Gengxin watched the road in front of him, he said, "If you keep staring at me like this, I won''t be able to control myself. Tell me, what kind of illness is this? If you want to have more children, you have to give me some time to prepare." Xian Guiying glanced at her aching finger, which had a faint bite mark. She looked at him resentfully, rubbed her finger, and said, "To prepare for what?" Just as she finished asking, she immediately understood his words and rolled her eyes. "You just want to find an excuse and take advantage of the situation." Qin Gengxin looked at both sides of the road while he drove. "There is a hospital nearby in this area. Let''s examine your body and ask the doctor if we can still have a normal husband''s and wife''s life. If I had to endure for ten months, I would die." He was already able to tolerate it for a few years, but now, he can''t? The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched, "You hooligan! I''m pregnant, and you still -" Qin Gengxin looked distressed. "I had to endure for so many years before I could release it. That already shows I''m tolerant enough." "You''ve been messing around with women since the first I met you." Xian Guiying pursed her lips in annoyance. At that time, she had just arrived in the United States, and she had personally witnessed him lingering amidst the flowers. Qin Gengxin glanced at her and smiled without saying a word. Xian Guiying couldn''t refute the absurdity of his youth, but when she thought back to when she had been watching him mess around, she couldn''t hold back her temper. "When you first came to America, you could have been with me, and we might be able to alleviate our suffering. Maybe now, Qianqian can even bring her sister and brother out to buy soy sauce. But too bad we couldn''t do that." Hearing Qin Gengxin''s taunts, Xian Guiying took her handbag and slapped it on his face, but he dodged it with a smile. "Stop! I''m not kidding. When you first arrived in the United States, you weren''t eighteen. If there''s really anything between us at that time, your brother can kill me. His temper and fighting skills are good and aren''t as bad as mine. So based on that, I probably won''t be able to beat him." "Let''s properly talk about what happened back then." Xian Guiying also thought back to the good memories they had of each other. Now that she thought about it, Qin Gengxin''s care for her, his kindness, the wings he had put on her back, and the radiance he would bring inside her life were all unique to her. However, when he found out she liked him, he would always retreat. It wasn''t easy for him to pass that time too, right? Qin Gengxin was so persistent in thinking about Little Red''s face and also suffered a double emotional torment because of Xian Guiying''s presence by his side. "Guiying." "Hmm?" "Guiying." "Hmm?" "Guiying." "If you have something to say, just say it." However, Qin Gengxin just pursed his lips with a smile and a face full of satisfaction. After a while, he said, "It''s nothing. I just wanted to call your name." "Are you crazy! Qin Gengxin, are you fine or not?" Qin Gengxin just laughed and drove the car to the kindergarten. Since they had just returned to the United States, Xian Guiying was afraid Qin Wenqian wouldn''t get used to the surroundings in the kindergarten, so they came to pick her up an hour earlier today. This was the first time Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying went to the kindergarten to pick up their child together. When a kindergarten teacher led out Qin Wenqian, she still had a lollipop in her mouth. The teacher squatted down and told her in English that her mother would come to pick her up. When Qin Wenqian looked up, she immediately saw her father and mother standing outside the garden. "Daddy! Mommy!" Qin Wenqian shouted as she ran towards them happily. "Qianqian, daddy is here to pick you up. Are you happy?" Qin Gengxin smiled as he picked up her daughter. After that, he nodded to the teacher, who was curiously sizing him up. Qin Gengxin pinched the little girl''s nose and said, "Are you happy?" "Happy ~" "Then say something nice to daddy. Today daddy will take you and mommy out for a play and have a good meal; how about that?" Qin Gengxin held his daughter tightly as if she was a treasure and walked towards the car. Xian Guiying also smiled as she followed from behind while looking at Qin Wenqian''s blissful smile. The sense of security in her heart became even stronger. "Daddy, you''re so beautiful!" Qin Wenqian said sweetly as she leaned against his chest. Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow and frowned. "Beautiful?" Xian Guiying pointed at Qin Wenqian, reminding her that she said something wrong. Qin Wenqian saw her mother''s gesture and quickly corrected her words, "Daddy, mommy and I love you so much!" The little girl was so clever that she didn''t forget to drag her mother along. Qin Gengxin smiled happily as he kissed her cheek. "You barely passed. Come on, let''s go have some fun with daddy." Seeing the father and daughter getting into the car with a smile, although Xian Guiying did not know how Qin Corporation was doing, she knew from her close friends that there seemed to be a turning point in it. However, no one knew what the big boss of Qin Corporation was trying to hide, and the people in this industry were all very curious. Xian Guiying was also very curious as to how Qin Gengxin would deal with Mrs. Bai. Or rather, what he would do to her. Chapter 742 - Marry Me Looking at Qin Gengxin, who was playing with his daughter on the merry-go-round, Xian Guiying smiled as she raised her phone to take a picture. Looking at the child''s fixed smile in the photo, she felt extremely satisfied. It was sweeter than it had ever been before. ?? After a while, Qin Gengxin brought out cotton candy and handed it to her. "I didn''t expect that there would be people selling this kind of thing in this part of the United States." "Don''t you know that small traders are everywhere? The places where they can make money must have everything visitors want." Xian Guiying said as she looked at Qin Wenqian, who was sitting on a swing not too far away. She''s also eating the cotton candy with a happy expression. Xian Guiying then said softly with a smile, "Being able to come to the amusement park with her parents is a dream she has had since she was almost two years old." Qin Gengxin sat beside her and watched his daughter swing around on the swing. "What did you tell her at that time? "Tell what?" "When Qianqian wants her father, when she asks you where her father is, and when she says this dream, what did you say to her?" Qin Gengxin looked at her. Xian Guiying pursed her lips. She knew that he was just curious about how she described him to his daughter. Otherwise, how could Qin Wenqian be so happy when she first saw Qin Gengxin? "No matter how cold and desperate my heart was, I didn''t want to wipe away her love and expectations towards her father. I only told her that her father had to work and had gone on a long business trip. He might not be back for a long time, and he might not come back." Qin Gengxin put his arm around her shoulders and pushed her head against his shoulder. She could feel his silent apology. Ever since the two of them rekindled, Xian Guiying could feel Qin Gengxin''s love and regret towards her all the time. He knew that the years he had lost would never come back, but he was trying his best to make them happy. Someone once said that the greatest happiness is when you hold the person you love the most. This kind of hug from him, Xian Guiying had been waiting for it for twelve years. Right now, she was filled with the bright and clear joy of being able to see the light of day. She didn''t have that much sadness anymore and she felt that she had to cherish it. Xian Guiying leaned on Qin Gengxin''s shoulder, closed her eyes, and said softly, "Qin Gengxin, before we returned, I received a call from your grandmother." He looked down at her. "She said she hoped the two of us would live a good life and not let the past affect our hard-won feelings. She went through a lifetime of resentment and at the end, when the two men who loved her the most had left her, she knew that it was only because she did not know how to cherish them and that it was not entirely their fault. She said it was because she was too stubborn. There were some things that she could have put down, but she was so stubborn about what she should do and what she shouldn''t do. In the end, she hurt two men and she, herself, didn''t get anything." "She told me that a lot of things in this world are not perfect. There are all kinds of pain and suffering under happiness on the surface, and we have already experienced all kinds of suffering, so we shouldn''t hurt our future selves, and we should embrace and cherish each other." "After I returned to the United States, my heart had always been at peace. With such a simple life, instead of working at Xian Enterprise, I would prefer to stay at home, take care of our children, and wait for you to come back from work. Everyone says that no one dares to love a strong woman like me, but in reality, every woman has their childish side and desire for something in their bones." "To embrace each other, to cherish each other." Qin Gengxin muttered the words Xian Guiying had just said as he lightly embraced her shoulders. Suddenly, he took out an exquisite little velvet box from his jean''s pocket and placed it in front of her. Xian Guiying, who was leaning on his shoulder, looked at the small velvet box that held the ring. She immediately laughed and rolled her eyes. She stood up but didn''t accept the box. Instead, she smiled and said, "What are you doing?" Qin Gengxin raised his brows. "Propose you." "Our daughter is already so old, why are you asking for marriage? What''s so special about it? Isn''t our life pretty good now? Actually, we don''t need to --" Before she could finish her words, fireworks shot out from the flat ground in the amusement park where the two of them were sitting, lighting up the night sky. Qin Wenqian happily jumped down from the swing, waving the cotton candy in her hand as she laughed and shouted, "So beautiful!" Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment as she lifted her eyes to look at the fireworks in the sky. For a moment, she seemed to recall the time when she was also fond of watching fireworks. At that time, she was really young. Qin Gengxin immediately knelt on one knee and held her hand. When she looked down at him in a daze, a smile appeared in his eyes. "Are you surprised?" Xian Guiying opened her mouth and laughed, "Yes, it''s quite nice. surprised." "Guiying, I want to make up for the debt I owed you back then. If I had the courage, we would have already experienced these things when we were still in our twenties. We should have played these things before when we were young. I should have given them all to you, but I was so many years too late." "Even before we were married, I only rushed into the Xian Family to acknowledge the child in your belly. I''ve never given you the feeling of a real marriage, whether it''s when the two families are betrothed or at the wedding." At that time, Xian Guiying''s face was pale as if she had fallen into an ice cave, but she insisted on completing the wedding. Qin Gengxin swallowed the lump in his throat. His hand where held Xian Guiying''s tightly tightened, the fireworks behind him made him look very handsome and charming. Was this man that was so outstanding to the point of being dazzling still hers? Xian Guiying continued to look at him. He tightly held her hand, kneeling on one knee in front of her. Not far away, Qin Wenqian was looking at the fireworks, surrounded by the praise of many foreigners. "Xian Guiying, marry me." Qin Gengxin held her hand and said softly, "Come back to me and be my legal wife once more. I promise that, other than for the necessary business trips, no matter how busy I am, I will always come home to accompany you. I will never disappear again. I will never have the foolish decision not to go home without seeing my child. You and Qianqian and the child in your belly are my eternal treasures. I will cherish you, protect you, and I will never, ever hurt you again. Promise me, marry me." Xian Guiying stared at him blankly. Qin Gengxin slowly opened her clenched fist and took out a beautiful diamond ring. Under the dim light, she could even see the word "Ying" engraved in the ring. She didn''t even know when he had started to prepare it. Qin Gengxin put the ring on her ring finger. When the ring passed by her ring finger, she suddenly made a fist, preventing the ring from continuing to fit into her finger. Qin Gengxin paused, looking up at her. Xian Guiying clenched her hands into fists as she looked at him. "Guiying " Qin Gengxin thought she was going to refuse, but just as he was about to say something, Xian Guiying suddenly said, "What if I have a daughter in my womb again?" The corner of Qin Gengxin''s mouth twitched. "Daughters are just daughters. I didn''t say that we must have sons. Daughters are so good. As long as they are our children, it doesn''t matter whether they are boys or girls." Xian Guiying looked at him for a long time before saying, "Oh." "Oh what? I''m proposing to you right now! You''re talking to me about children, and you gave me an ''oh''. Xian Guiying, you!" "I haven''t agreed yet. It was you who wanted to put it on for me, not to mention that you haven''t -" Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Gengxin forcefully unclenched her hand and put the ring on her ring finger without saying anything. When she opened her mouth to say something, Qin Gengxin nodded his head with a satisfied expression. "Not bad, not bad, very pretty, it really suits you." Xian Guiying: "..." She didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Can this be counted as a marriage proposal? "Qin Gengxin, you." She was speechless. She really wanted to say that he had always been a person who got what he wanted. Yet, she just loved him so badly. She felt that there was something wrong with her heart. On the other side, Qin Wenqian ran over like a little flower girl and happily leaned against Xian Guiying''s leg. "Mommy! Daddy!" For the sake of such a cute daughter, Xian Guiying forgave Qin Gengxin''s sloppy proposal. From afar, a figure walked over because of the fireworks. He looked at the sky before his gaze landed on them. Chapter 743 - Why Dont You Consider My Mothers Words "President Wei, I don''t know what the other directors are thinking when they plan to invest in an amusement park. Currently, there are many different sized playgrounds in Boston. If we want to compete with Disneyland, how much would we have to invest? We might not even get any substantial benefits." The assistant, who was following Wei Zhengsheng, didn''t notice the family of three. Instead, he pushed his glass from the bridge of his nose and looked around at the amusement park. "President Wei, I think you should think about it deeply." ?? "I''m only here to take a look at the environment of the amusement park. Today''s weather is pretty good, so I decided to come out and take a walk." Wei Zhengsheng said plainly. Then, he looked at the family of three, who loved each other on the bench. The corner of his mouth curled up slightly as he turned around and walked away. Qin Wenqian was in Qin Gengxin''s arms, laughing and joking with her father. When Qin Gengxin put her on the bench, she saw a figure walking away out of the corner of her eyes. She instantly widened her eyes and asked with uncertainty, "Uncle Wei?" Xian Guiying was stunned for a moment. She suddenly looked in the direction Qin Wenqian pointed. However, Wei Zhengsheng had already passed through the man-made forest, out of her sight. Not even his shadow could be seen. Qin Gengxin looked in that direction, but he also didn''t see anything. He then looked at Xian Guiying, and seeing that she had already stood up, he picked Qin Wenqian up with a sigh. He walked over and asked, "Should we chase after him?" "No need." Xian Guiying retracted her gaze, and in the blink of an eye, she smiled at Qin Wenqian. "The lights here are so colorful. Qianqian probably recognized the wrong person. Wei Zhengsheng doesn''t have any children by his side, so he rarely comes to an amusement park. Moreover, even if it really was him, so what if I went after him? Our family of three went to find him like this? Isn''t this just adding fuel to the fire?" "Aren''t you the one who is picking the flowers and provoking the grass1." Qin Gengxin''s words were laced with bitterness. "I take advantage of the flowers to provoke the grass?" Xian Guiying glared at him. "Are you trying to pick a fight with me? There are so many women who had an affair with you in the past. You actually have the nerve to say that to me?" "Ah, so it''s not that you don''t care. I thought you didn''t feel anything at all when you saw those rumors." Qin Gengxin smiled triumphantly. "You hide so many things in your heart and keep it to yourself. You are always saying that you''re getting fatter and the reason why you got fatter is that you can''t get skinnier with so many things in your heart." Xian Guiying was immediately angered. However, when she looked down at the ring on her ring finger, she felt that time was of the essence. There were some things that were fated to happen. When they got home, Qin Wenqian had been playing crazily all night and was very tired. Xian Guiying took her child to the bathroom and took a quick shower. When Qin Wenqian came out of the bathroom, she fell asleep on her mother''s shoulder. Right after sending the child into the children''s room and gently closing the door, she was suddenly gently embraced by the waist and was pressed against the wall. A warm and gentle feeling filled her with a faint smell of smoke. Not strong and it was mixed with the unique smell of his body. This kind of scorching warmth made her feel at ease. Xian Guiying closed her eyes and accepted Qin Gengxin''s eager kiss. She then wrapped her arms around his neck, welcoming his even fiercer lips and tongue. His heavy breathing caused her to groan uncontrollably. Xian Guiying was afraid that he wouldn''t be able to control himself, so she forcefully pushed him away. "Alright, let''s go take a bath." Qin Gengxin, however, looked at her serious expression with an aggrieved expression. Just as Xian Guiying was about to enter the bathroom, he hugged her tightly, nibbling on the side of her neck. With a pained voice, he said, "I regret making you pregnant so early." Xian Guiying couldn''t help but laugh. She raised her hand to rub his head as she said softly, "I''ll let you have a taste of what it feels like to have all the hardships come to you." Qin Gengxin kissed her deeply on the neck until Xian Guiying felt the kiss was painful. She quickly turned her head away. "Be gentler " "I''m trying to leave a mark." Qin Gengxin gently pecked at the spot where he just kissed her and then let her go. He lightly patted her head and asked, "Guiying, what type of wedding dress do you like? Simpler one or more immortal-like one? Or some other type? My designer friend is waiting to measure your size." Xian Guiying glanced at him and ignored him. She walked into the bathroom and saw the red kiss mark on her neck in the mirror. She covered her neck and said, "Qin Gengxin, you''re so childish!" On the other hand, Qin Gengxin only pursed his lips. He was obviously satisfied with his childish behavior. Thinking of Qin Gengxin''s expression when she hurriedly stood up in search of Wei Zhengsheng at the amusement park, although Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything, he must be jealous. ? ? ? ? The next day, Xian Guiying went to get her car from the apartment building where Bai Nuying stayed. Just as she drove out of the parking lot, she saw a few people get out of the car at the intersection in front. The last one to get off was Mrs. Bai, who wore sunglasses. Xian Guiying looked at her and drove her car a short distance to avoid being discovered, and then checked the apartment building in the rearview mirror. She saw Mrs. Bai was standing below the apartment building, looking up and picking up her phone to make a phone call. She seemed very unhappy, mixed with anger and a kind of helplessness and disappointment of a mother. In less than 20 minutes, a haggard girl went downstairs. She stood underneath the apartment building timidly, not daring to step forward. However, she clearly knew that her mother had come looking for her, so she didn''t dare to hide in her house. Mrs. Bai looked at her from afar. It was only when Mrs. Bai walked towards her that Bai Nuying slowly raised her head. But the moment she did so, Mrs. Bai gave her a heavy slap on the face. This was a family matter. Even if Xian Guiying could not bear to watch it, she had no right to care about it. Furthermore, right now, with Qin Corporation and Bai Group were opposing each other, what kind of perspective could she, Xian Guiying, take to meddle in other people''s matters? Bai Nuying slowly lowered her head, feeling wronged. Xian Guiying didn''t know what Mrs. Bai was saying because she was too far away and the windows were closed. After a while, Mrs. Bai and her men got in the car and left. Bai Nuying remained on her spot in a daze. After Mrs. Bai''s car had gone far away, Xian Guiying hesitated for a moment before driving her car towards Bai Nuying and parked it in front of her. She got out of the car and walked towards her. When Bai Nuying saw Xian Guiying, she was stunned for a moment before looking at where Xian Guiying had parked the car. She seemed to have understood something, so she sneered before Xian Guiying could open her mouth, "Guess what my mother told me?" Xian Guiying looked at her reddened face and didn''t say anything. "My mother said that since I dared to steal her things for Qin Gengxin, if Bai and Qin could be connected by marriage and if Qin Gengxin really becomes her son-in-law, she can let his company go for the sake of me. She doesn''t want to hurt me." Bai Nuying spoke with her face raised. Xian Guiying looked at her. "So?" "So, Xian Guiying, if you really care about Qin Gengxin and want him to come out of this crisis as soon as possible, why don''t you consider my mother''s words?" "Bai Nuying, was what I said yesterday didn''t processed in your brain? You know what kind of person your mother is, so how could she let you marry Qin Gengxin? She just wants to follow your little heart and make things easier for her to control you." Xian Guiying frowned. "Be more rational." Bai Nuying had long known what her mother would be like. It was a blow to her hearing Xian Guiying said that. Xian Guiying calmly said, "This little trick of yours is useless in front of me. Qin Gengxin just doesn''t need my help. If he needed it, my Xian Enterprise would have made its move long ago. Bai Nuying, do you think I would foolishly make such a foolish decision as giving up everything?" Bai Nuying looked at her with a defeated expression. Seeing such an expression on her face, Xian Guiying looked at her fixedly. "Bai Nuying, you think that even if you had a superior family, you would still have a face that is not the least bit inferior to me. Yet, this world is so unfair. You were only a few years younger than me, you only experienced this real world after graduating from university. I came to the United States alone before reaching the age of eighteen. At that time, I didn''t have any parents to take care of me, I only had Qin Gengxin and my brother. I have more experience than you and more rational than you." "Xian Guiying, I only knew that you and Brother Gengxin have a daughter a little late. At that time, I didn''t know if I should fight with you or not. Don''t think that you can do this to me just because I didn''t fight you!" "Fight?" Xian Guiying chuckled. "Hey, little sister, it''s me who doesn''t want to fight with you. If we really have to fight, what do you think your chance of winning is?" Chapter 744 - This Kind Of Feeling Will Torture Me To Death Bai Nuying bit her lips and furrowed her brows. "I don''t want to hurt you, and I also don''t want to be accused of bullying others. Your mother is forcing you to recognize the truth, but no matter what, from a mother''s point of view, she can''t do anything to you, and she won''t hurt you." ?? Xian Guiying turned around to leave after she finished speaking sincerely. Bai Nuying looked at her with a blank expression. "Xian Guiying, if you''re not my love rival, perhaps I will like you a lot." Xian Guiying paused for a moment and looked back at her with a faint smile. "I''m sorry, but whether or not you want to interfere in my marriage, I will not like you." As she got into the car, she felt her stomach churning violently. She opened the window and leaned against the seat for a while, and the churning feeling in her stomach finally became a little better. That type of nausea was the worst feeling she needed to bear, and most pregnant women couldn''t avoid it. Xian Guiying no longer looked at Bai Nuying. Regardless of whether or not she would realize the truth, Xian Guiying had done what she needed to do with her. She had solved the problem that had plagued her for so long. ? ? ? ? Qin Corporation, the CEO''s Office. "Are you so sure about your decision? I don''t even have a chance of winning myself, so you should be quite clear about that." Qin Gengxin was smiling as he spoke to Hendrickson through the video call. Hendrickson, who was standing opposite of him, pointed at him and said, "I believe in you, Qin Gengxin. We have been working together all these years, and it is enough for us to help you turn the tide. Isn''t Mrs. Bai''s daughter is also on your side?" "It has nothing to do with her daughter, but this time, it was all thanks to you, Mr. Hendrickson. After so many years of friendship with Mrs. Bai, we were able to break away from her claws and gain some interest." "Then let''s continue with the current plan. Within a few days, Bai Group''s stocks will drop greatly. Mrs. Bai will gradually become aware that something is amiss and get into a mess by herself first." Qin Gengxin smiled as he touched his chin. Out of the corner of his eyes, he saw a figure walk past the office. He raised his eyebrow and then, Huang Jingguo knocked on the door. "Boss, you asked me to ask the Finance Department for the report just now." Saying that, Huang Jingguo walked over, putting the report on the desk, then softly laughed and said, "Guess who''s here?" Qin Gengxin glanced outside the door and smiled. Just now, he had seen the figure that walked past. He glanced at Huang Jingguo and said, "Don''t keep me in suspense." With that, he turned to the video and said, "Mr. Hendrickson, I have something to discuss. Let''s talk when we meet again." "Alright." When Xian Guiying reached the door, she slowed down her footsteps. She was wearing a simple cotton tracksuit, her long hair tied up in a neat ponytail, and was holding a thermos in her hand. In a blink of an eye, she was carefully looking at the electronic watch in the hallway. Qin Gengxin got up. Xian Guiying immediately heard footsteps behind her and she was suddenly pulled into the office by him. "Why did you suddenly come out?" Xian Guiying pushed him with a smile. "Just now, I saw Huang Jingguo brought something to you, so I decided to wait outside the door." "You are my wife. You can come inside whenever you want." Qin Gengxin kissed her cheek and then took the thermos cup from her. He opened the lid and looked at the soup. He smiled and asked, "Are you making lunch for me?" "After sending Qianqian to kindergarten, I decided to get out. I was so bored inside the house that I nearly went crazy. Thinking about how recently you were busy with your company matters and afraid that you didn''t have enough nutrition, I stewed some soup and brought it over to you. Let me put it this way first. This is only one time. I won''t be sending you soup every day like a good wife. I only come here occasionally when I''m really free and mad. What if I come here every day and run into something I shouldn''t have seen in your office?" Qin Gengxin smiled and placed the thermos on his desk before turning around to hug her. "What can you see? It''s not like you don''t know how clean I am." After saying that, he sniffed her neck and said, "Tsk tsk, your entire body smells like a good mother and wife. Is this the Xian Guiying that I knew back then?" Xian Guiying turned her head to look at the bookcase in his office. "To be honest, in the past, when I was very busy in the company, I really couldn''t wait to rest like this every day. However, when I really have nothing better to do, I miss the feeling of working very much. Since I have nothing to do, I come here to discuss a few things with you." Without waiting for her to say anything, Qin Gengxin pulled her to the couch and sat her down. He sat beside her and looked at her with warmth in his eyes. "What''s the matter? You want to return to Xian Enterprise?" She was surnamed Xian, and Xian Enterprise was also her brother''s company. Now that she wanted to work, returning to Xian Enterprise was naturally the first choice. It was indeed not hard to guess. "I knew you would mind, so I wanted to discuss it with you." Xian Guiying said softly, "Qin Gengxin, I have put in a lot of effort into Xian Enterprise. Even if I can''t work for a long time, I still want to go back and help out." Qin Gengxin went silent for a moment, then he said, "If I said I didn''t mind, it would be a lie. But Guiying, even if I knew there''s nothing wrong with you and Wei Zhengsheng, I would still feel uneasy all day just thinking about you working with him." After saying that, he let out an exaggerated sigh and leaned against the back of the couch. "This kind of feeling will torture me to death." "I didn''t say that I wanted to go back to the headquarters. I wanted to go to a subsidiary company, and this subsidiary company was a new type of company that I had planned when I was still managing Xian Enterprise. Currently, the supervisor of this subsidiary company needs to take a leave of absence for a few months, and it just so happens that I still have a few months where I can walk freely, so I might find something to do. I want to go to this subsidiary company to develop it." Qin Gengxin sat up straight. "Why didn''t you say so earlier?" "I was just telling you " "Then you can only manage that company under the conditions that your body allows. If it''s too close to the due date and your body can''t take it, then you must go home and take care of yourself." "Alright!" Xian Guiying smiled and held his hand excitedly, but Qin Gengxin immediately pushed her hand away and threw himself at her. He kissed her lips before saying in a hoarse and low voice. "Once I settle with the Bai Group, we''ll immediately arrange the wedding. I can''t let you get married with a big belly anymore, my heart will ache ~" Xian Guiying smiled and nodded. She raised her hand to push him. "This is an office. Don''t act recklessly." "I want to act recklessly, but the little ancestor inside your belly doesn''t allow me to do that." Qin Gengxin helped her sit up, touched her belly, and said softly, "You''ve been very pale these past few days. Do you feel bad anywhere?" Chapter 745 - Do You Want To Go For A Drink "It''s nothing. It''s just a normal reaction during the first trimester. It''s easy to get tired; that''s why I''m like this." Xian Guiying smiled as she let Qin Gengxin embrace her. She leaned into his embrace with her eyes closed. "Qin Gengxin, we will never part again, right?" ?? He chuckled and tapped her on the forehead. "You are still afraid I will run away?" Xian Guiying smiled and took the initiative to hug his neck and kissed him. Qin Gengxin''s eyes darkened. He was about to give her a deep kiss, but he was immediately pushed away. "Alright, I''ll go back to the company and ask Secretary Dai to help me arrange a few things for my new company. I know you have a lot of things to do, so I won''t disturb you anymore." With that, Xian Guiying stood up. Qin Gengxin smiled helplessly as he watched her get up. He pulled her back just as she was about to leave. He gave her a deep kiss to the point where it hurt a little, then let her go. "You''re pregnant right now, so you better not try to show off." Xian Guiying smiled and kissed him on the cheek. She took out her phone as she walked out of his office. "Secretary Dai, it''s me, Guiying. I''m going over to your place now. Are you free right now?" Qin Gengxin stayed in his office as he watched Xian Guiying make calls while she walked away. For the past few days, his flirtatious actions had been interrupted every time they met. He let out a long breath of frustration before walking back to his desk with a helpless sigh. Ten months. He suddenly understood how depressed Xian Zihao had been when Jiang Ruolan was pregnant. Now, he really felt empathy. No, it was not empathy, but suffering. ? ? ? ? "Why do you suddenly want to go back to the company?" While carrying a large stack of documents towards the Secretary Room, Secretary Dai smiled as she looked at Xian Guiying. Xian Guiying chuckled. "Shouldn''t you know my character very well? Actually, I just wanted to relax a little and think about some things that I need to understand. These past few years, I''ve been out doing both the business and running a small shop, and after walking around, I should come to a place that needs me the most, right?" "You know that Xian Enterprise requires elites like you. Unfortunately, the company headquarters is full unless Wei Zhengsheng gives his place to you. Wait a moment, I''ll go and see if there is any suitable position for you." Secretary Dai had a serious expression on her face. However, Xian Guiying just smiled. If she wanted to return to Xian Enterprise, even if she were to randomly arrange a casual job, it would be easy for her to enter. Secretary Dai came back with a sad face. "Oh, Guiying, there isn''t anything suitable for you now, but the toilet cleaner''s daughter-in-law recently gave birth. She has to go back to take care of the child for a month, why don''t you go clean the toilet?" "Secretary Dai!" Xian Guiying smiled and pushed her away. "Don''t tease me. I already told you on the phone that I''m pregnant. You actually arranged for me to clean the toilet!" "There''s nothing I can do " Secretary Dai smiled and walked out of the elevator with her. However, she suddenly stopped and stared blankly at the people outside the elevator. In the blink of an eye, Xian Guiying also saw Wei Zhengsheng, who was supposed to be away on a business trip. She immediately walked out of the elevator, followed by Secretary Dai from behind. Secretary Dai looked at Wei Zhengsheng''s calm face and said, "President Wei, um.. Aren''t you supposed to coming back tomorrow morning?" Wei Zhengsheng only looked at Xian Guiying, not at her. He just heard about Xian Guiying''s pregnancy. "I have something to discuss with the board members today. I came back a day earlier after taking care of things there. Guiying, how have you been?" Actually, the two of them had only not met for a little more than a month, but it seemed like a long time had passed. Xian Guiying still felt that she owed Wei Zhengsheng a lot. Her persistence was exchanged for Qin Gengxins protection, while Wei Zhengsheng''s persistence and protection were rewarded by her unwillingness and repeated evasions. Thus, she had to confirm that Wei Zhengsheng was temporarily absent from the company before she went to Xian Enterprise. However, she did not expect to meet him, to the point of being so awkward." Xian Guiying smiled, "Brother Wei." "Erm, President Wei, I don''t know that you are going to arrange a meeting with the board members right now. I didn''t receive any notification, do you want me to make the arrangements now?" "No need. The special assistant has already arranged everything. Go and busy yourself with your matters." Wei Zhengsheng said in a low voice. Then he looked at Xian Guiying and saw that the embarrassed expression on her face had faded. She was now looking at him with a calm smile. "Do you want to go for a drink?" Xian Guiying was the first to speak after Secretary Dai left. Wei Zhengsheng raised his eyebrow. "You''re treating me?" "Sure." She laughed. "Alright then." Wei Zhengsheng turned around and walked towards the door. Xian Guiying followed him slowly. There were a lot of places to drink, but she chose a tea shop that was opened by Chinese people. Tea was something Xian Zihao and Wei Zhengsheng liked. Just as they sat down, a waiter came over and asked them what tea they wanted. Before Xian Guiying could open her mouth, Wei Zhengsheng said, "Two cups of plain water, thank you." The waiter knew them. They used to come here often. He just nodded and went to get some water. Xian Guiying looked at Wei Zhengsheng and asked, "Aren''t you going to drink some tea?" "You''re pregnant, so you can''t drink tea. It''s meaningless for me to drink by myself. Why don''t we drink plain water together?" Wei Zhengsheng chuckled. In the end, he had still heard it. Xian Guiying paused for a moment, then smiled in relief. She looked at him and softly said, "Brother Wei." "Guiying, I''m used to you calling me Zhengsheng. Even if we can''t be husband and wife and are only friends, you still call me Zhengsheng. Don''t call me Brother Wei." As he spoke, he frowned. Chapter 746 - Do You Need Me To Explain Xian Guiying immediately smiled. "All right, Zhengsheng. Let''s not discuss unhappy things and just discuss happy things. How about that?" "Are there unhappy things between us?" Wei Zhengsheng looked at her with a calm smile. ?? "Thank you, really thank you. You are always taken care of my feelings, as of now, even if I apologize to you, you will not let me mention it. In fact, I really do not know how to face you. I came to Xian Enterprise because I want to go to a new subsidiary company that I planned a long time ago. I will not be as busy as I was in Xian Enterprise because of my current pregnancy situation. Since we already met today, I decided to tell you so that you will not blame me in the future for not telling you." "As long as you confirm your body''s condition, then you can do it. I''ll support you," said Wei Zhengsheng. Then, he seemed to have thought of something and asked, "Will the air at the subsidiary company affect you?" "The air over there is fine. Since there is no radiation there, it doesn''t affect me much. That''s my main concern." Wei Zhengsheng nodded slightly. "It''s good that you have thought it through." After that, the two sank into an endless silence until the waiter brought two glasses of water and said softly, "Please enjoy yourselves." Xian Guiying nodded with a smile, then looked up at Wei Zhengsheng, who was sitting opposite her without saying anything. She hesitated before saying, "Zhengsheng, I saw Shanyuan last time. Did something happen in your family?" "What could have happened? It''s just that my parents want me to get married early. They want me to have a look at a prospective daughter-in-law who is already familiar with him, and they also want him to come to the United States." After saying that, Wei Zhengsheng smiled helplessly, put down a glass of water, and said, "Since you are already pregnant for the second time, if I don''t get married and have children, I am afraid my mother wouldn''t let me live for the rest of my life peacefully." Xian Guiying laughed so hard that her eyes lit up. "Then, hurry up and get married." Wei Zhengsheng''s lips curled up slightly. "But she hasn''t appeared yet. I''m still waiting." ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying immediately looked at the time when they came out of the tea shop. Wei Zhengsheng smiled and said, "If you have something urgent, go ahead." She looked at him and he said with a faint smile, "Guiying, you don''t need to worry too much about my feelings. Live your life happily." "Zhengsheng." Xian Guiying was so moved that she didn''t know what to say. She stretched out her arms and hugged him. "We will always be this good. We won''t become strangers, and we won''t let our everlasting feelings deteriorate because of the past, will we? My brother is not in the United States, so you are my only brother. Wei Zhengsheng smiled and patted her shoulder. Then, he suddenly stopped and looked at the shadow that flashed behind a telephone pole not far away. He whispered, "Someone is watching us." Xian Guiying let him go and turned around to look at the telephone pole. The person had already run away. She looked in that direction for a while but didn''t feel anything was wrong. She just said, "Don''t you have an important meeting to attend? Hurry up and go to the meeting, I will take care of myself." Wei Zhengsheng immediately stopped her. "Don''t wander around by yourself. You are pregnant now. You have to be careful of your safety and surroundings." Xian Guiying nodded. . Originally, Xian Guiying thought that since Qin Wenqian was too young and immature, the child would be too noisy if she brought her to Qin Corporation. However, when she thought about someone watching her in the afternoon, she hesitated for a moment and then drove to Qin Corporation. The moment Qin Wenqian stepped into the building, she was praised by many of the female employees. "Wow, where did this little girl come from? She''s so cute!" Xian Guiying led Qin Wenqian towards the elevator. They would nod politely at the staff member who had come over to look at the child from time to time. When they arrived at the floor where the CEO''s office was, Huang Jingguo just happened to come out from his Secretary Room. When he saw Xian Guiying holding onto a little girl, he was stunned for a moment, then quickly walked over in surprise. Looking at the pretty and cute little girl standing beside her leg, he suddenly said with a smile, "Miss Xian, this pretty little girl, could she..." After saying that, he pointed to the direction of the CEO''s office, "You and our boss --" "My daughter, Qin Wenqian." Xian Guiying introduced her with a faint smile. After that, she bent down and patted Qin Wenqian''s shoulder. "Qianqian, say hi to Uncle Jingguo." Qin Wenqian was no longer as shy as before, but seeing Huang Jingguo for the first time, she couldn''t help but feel a little scared. After looking at him for a while, she chuckled and said, "Hello, Uncle Jingguo." "So the boss''s daughter is called Qin Wenqian. What a good name." Huang Jingguo smiled as he squatted down and gently caressed her head. "What are you and your mommy doing here? Do you want Uncle Jingguo to take you to have some good food?" When Qin Wenqian heard that there was delicious food, her eyes lightened up, but she remembered her mother''s words of not going anywhere with strangers. She immediately looked up at Xian Guiying to ask her mother''s opinion. Xian Guiying looked at the tightly shut door of the CEO''s office and asked softly, "Is he inside now?" "Yeah, he''s there. The boss didn''t come out when I went back to the office. He didn''t call me in right now. He''s probably busy." Huang Jingguo smiled and said, "Anyway, you are an exception. If you want to go in, you can go in. I don''t need to inform him in advance." Xian Guiying smiled. "Then Huang Jingguo, can I trouble you to bring my daughter to the lounge area and get her a cup of water. This little girl has been thirsty since she came back from kindergarten." "Sure." Huang Jingguo smiled and was about to lead Qin Wenqian by the hand. Qin Wenqian heard that her mother told Huang Jingguo to take her to drink water, so she passed her small hand to him and was then led to the lounge area at the other end of the corridor. When Xian Guiying pushed open the door to the CEO''s office, she saw Qin Gengxin staring intently at the computer screen. It was unknown what he was staring at, but his eyes didn''t even blink. She closed the door and walked to his side with light steps. Seeing that he didn''t seem to notice her coming in, she wanted to scare him, but when she raised her hand, she suddenly saw the enlarged picture of her and Wei Zhengsheng hugging each other on his computer screen. Xian Guiying was immediately stunned. At the same time, Qin Gengxin raised his hand from the mouse, obviously knowing that she had entered his office and held her by the waist. Taking advantage of the moment she wasn''t expecting his action; he pulled her unbalanced body into his embrace. Xian Guiying fell into his arms and looked at the picture on the screen again. She then looked at Qin Gengxin and said softly, "Do you need me to explain?" Chapter 747 - Its Because I Trust You "Explain what? The source of these photos? Or why did you hug Wei Zhengsheng?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow and looked at her with a faint smile. He patted her back and said, "These photos were just mysteriously sent into my mailbox. It is obvious that there is someone who is trying to ruin our relationship. This person sent them to me so that I can see it." "I went to hug him because of his understanding and agreement. Originally, when I went to Xian Enterprise today, I didn''t think that I would meet him, but I still met him in the end. His attitude made me feel a lot more relaxed and at ease. Women are emotional creatures, not to mention Wei Zhengsheng has always done more than enough for me. I''m grateful and apologetic, that''s why -" ?? "I didn''t ask you to explain." Qin Gengxin closed the photo disapprovingly. He hugged her and let her continue to sit on his lap while he looked at the anonymous email. When he realized that Xian Guiying stopped talking, he looked at her and asked, "What''s wrong?" "I thought you were jealous." She laughed. Qin Gengxin hugged her even tighter and smiled. "A little." Xian Guiying raised her eyebrow, but he just smiled and patted her back. "It''s because I trust you, so these kinds of photos won''t cause any trouble for our relationship. Besides, you specifically explained that if I become jealous for no reason, I just ended up pushing you to Wei Zhengsheng." "I didn''t say anything. What do you mean by pushing?" Xian Guiying glared at him, but her heart was at ease because of his trust. "I was just thinking about having someone secretly follow you. That way, I can find who exactly is the mastermind." As Qin Gengxin spoke, he looked at the unenlarged photos in his mailbox. "Who would benefit most from this?" The first thing that came to Xian Guiying''s mind was Bai Nuying. But after thinking about it, Bai Nuying was like a child. After several rejections, she won''t bother Qin Gengxin anymore. Unless someone knew that her relationship with Qin Gengxin had been unstable and wanted to use this to ruin their relationship. Xian Guiying immediately said, "Could it be Mrs. Bai? She wanted to use this matter to affect your mood and concentration because she can''t find a way to distract you?" Although Qin Gengxin didn''t say anything and just stared at the computer, he obviously acknowledged her guess. He closed his email and looked at Xian Guiying whose hair was standing on its end as he stared at her. "What are you doing? Why are you looking at me like that?" "You just came here before, and it''s only been a short while since you returned from Xian Enterprise. Are you really afraid that I''ll misunderstand?" He laughed contentedly. The corner of Xian Guiying''s mouth twitched. "Qianqian said that she wanted to come to her daddy''s office, so I picked her up from kindergarten and drove here. Who would have thought that these photos would be sent to you by someone with a hidden motive." "You brought Qianqian here?" "Hmm. I''ll let Huang Jingguo take her to drink some water. She should be pestering him right now." "Let''s go take a look." With that, Qin Gengxin stood up and held Xian Guiying''s hand, preparing to walk out. However, Xian Guiying shook his hand off. "This is your company. Is it alright for you to behave like this?" "What are you afraid of?" Qin Gengxin smiled as he opened the office door and headed straight for the lounge. When the secretaries and assistants saw this scene, they were astonished and envious. When the two of them walked into the lounge area, they immediately heard Qin Wenqian''s voice from inside. "This is Qin Corporation. Uncle Jingguo, then why aren''t you surnamed Qin? If that''s the case, then everyone in daddy''s company should be surnamed Qin. Why aren''t you surnamed Qin?" Just when Huang Jingguo was about to reply, he saw two figures walk in from the front door. He immediately smiled and said, "Little darling, your parents are here." Qin Wenqian turned her head and quickly saw Qin Gengxin, who was dressed in a navy blue shirt and black pants, with a natural and cool hairstyle. She immediately jumped down from the couch with a smile and ran to her father. Qin Gengxin bent down to pick up his daughter, who had pounced on him. "What are you talking about with Uncle Jingguo? Hmm?" "Daddy, you''re so handsome!" Ever since Qin Wenqian had praised her father for his beauty, Xian Guiying had secretly told her about the difference between a man and a woman. Qin Wenqian lowered her head and tugged on Qin Gengxin''s shirt collar. She smilingly kissed him on the cheek. "Daddy ~" Qin Wenqian kept calling out to her father, as if she was curious about her father when he was at work. She hugged his neck and buried her face under it before saying, "Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!" Huang Jingguo''s eyes almost popped out when he saw such a fatherly love in Qin Gengxin''s eyes. Since when did his boss act like this? "Why did Qianqian suddenly come to daddy''s company?" Qin Gengxin held his daughter as he gestured for Huang Jingguo to continue his work. Huang Jingguo nodded, still looking at his boss in shock, before walking out. "Huang Jingguo has been by your side for many years and I can''t even remember when he started." Xian Guiying said with a smile as she watched Huang Jingguo left. "He has indeed been with me for so many years, and I have also treated him as my brother. This time, when such a huge incident happened to the Qin Corporation, in order to help me, he kept working overtime and never once complained to me." Qin Gengxin said as he pinched his daughter''s cheek. "Let''s go. Daddy will bring you a tour to daddy''s company." "Alright!" Qin Wenqian shouted excitedly in his arms. "Qianqian is going to visit daddy''s company!" "Sigh, don''t you still have things to do? Don''t bring the child around. We just came here to visit you." Xian Guiying stretched out her hand to take her daughter from Qin Gengxin. "Qianqian, be good. Let daddy go to work and go home with mommy first." Qin Wenqian pouted as she hugged Qin Gengxin''s neck tightly, unwilling to part with him. She then looked at Xian Guiying and muttered childishly, "I want to visit daddy''s company." Xian Guiying was about to say something when Qin Gengxin smiled at her and walked away with the child in his arms. Seeing that this father and daughter pair had such a tacit understanding, Xian Guiying could only helplessly walk out of the lounge area and said, "Then why don''t you carry this child around for a bit? I''m not going. This is the company, after all. It''s not a place where we can show off our family''s love in public. Besides, I don''t even want to go around showing off my love with you." Qin Gengxin glanced back at her and said, "You look terrible. Go to my office to sleep for a while." Xian Guiying nodded. When Qin Gengxin carried the child downstairs, Xian Guiying directly entered his office. Just as she was about to enter his resting room, she turned around and glanced at the computer on Qin Gengxin''s desk. After hesitating for a moment, she walked over and clicked on the mouse. She frowned as she looked at the pictures that had been taken secretly on the screen. Qin Gengxin knew that some people wanted to use these photos to cause internal strife, but Xian Guiying didn''t like it when people tried to hurt them in this way. Even if they didn''t succeed, she still felt that the mastermind was too despicable. Xian Guiying took out her phone and was about to call a friend to find out where the email was coming from. Since it was on the internet, they would eventually find the sender. However, just as she picked up her phone, she saw an unread message. ''Do you need me to explain to Qin Gengxin about those photos?'' Chapter 748 - Qin Gengxin’s Dissapearance I It was a text from Wei Zhengsheng, a text message from an hour ago. Xian Guiying only saw it now. She smiled with gratitude and replied, "There''s no need. It''s already fine." ?? Afterward, she contacted her friends. While she was waiting for news, she went to the resting room to lie down. Xian Guiying didn''t know if it was because she was pregnant or what, but she felt that she had recently been having a low fever, dizziness and was very tired. With a slight itch on her nose, Xian Guiying opened her eyes sleepily and saw Qin Wenqian''s cute little face in front of her. The little girl was lying beside her with a piece of paper in her hand, stroking her mother''s nose and face from time to time. "Little Scoundrel." Xian Guiying didn''t know whether to laugh or cry as she took the paper slip from the girl''s hand. She sat up slowly because her waist was hurting. She glanced at the paper slip in her hand and threw it into the basket beside the bed. "Daddy took me to visit his company. When we got back, daddy saw mommy sleep really well, so he let me stay here." Qin Wenqian smiled happily as she lay in her mother''s arms. "Mommy slept soundly. Qianqian used a small paper slip to play with mommy''s face for a long time before mommy woke up." "That''s because mom is pregnant with Qianqian''s little brother or sister. When mommy is pregnant with the baby, mommy will feel very tired and very sleepy, so that''s why mommy likes this. Qianqian, mommy has worked so hard to get a little brother or sister for you, so you must be healthy and grow up safely and must be an obedient child." "Yes, mommy, I know!" The door to the resting room was opened from outside and Qin Gengxin walked in. Since it was his own private resting room, he would take off his jacket and shirt whenever he wanted to and lay on the bed half-naked. After all, there were no important visitors in the office, and no occasions were available for him to attend. When he walked inside, he saw the mother and daughter pair talking on the bed. He walked over with a smile and said, "You finally awake." Upon hearing his question, Xian Guiying remembered that Qin Wenqian had said that she had slept soundly for a long time. She turned her head to look around for a clock, but she couldn''t find it. She couldn''t help but ask, "What time is it?" "I''ve already worked overtime for two hours. What time do you think it is?" Qin Gengxin chuckled and turned to the window, opening the curtains that covered the room well. Only then did Xian Guiying notice that it was already night. "I slept that long?" Xian Guiying hurriedly put Qin Wenqian down. "Then let''s hurry up and go home." As she spoke, she was about to bend over to put on her shoes, but just as she bent over, she let out a painful groan. "What''s wrong?" Seeing her uncomfortable expression while holding her waist with one hand, Qin Gengxin immediately asked, "Back pain?" "Yes." Xian Guiying sighed. The last time she was pregnant with Qin Wenqian, it was still normal and bearable, so why was there so much pregnancy reaction this time? She couldn''t help sighing as she said, "It''s not easy to be a mother." Qin Gengxin originally wanted to ask why her back was hurt, but because of her words, he immediately understood that it had something to do with her pregnancy. He squatted in front of Xian Guiying and helped her put on her shoes. Xian Guiying stared at him blankly. "Guiying." After helping her put on her shoes, Qin Gengxin lightly held her ankle. "Looking at how uncomfortable you are, I''m a little doubtful and too selfish by letting you conceive our children again." "I didn''t experience things like this when you were pregnant with Qianqian. I didn''t know how you would spend the next ten months, and I wanted to compensate you, experience the feeling of being with you when you are pregnant and when you give birth. I just didn''t expect you to be so uncomfortable." After saying that, he got up and sat beside her. He put his arm around her shoulders and pushed her head to his shoulder. "I didn''t have such a big reaction when I was pregnant with Qianqian. I just threw up. However, the pregnancy reaction is very different, and it''s not always the same. Anyway, this is a normal reaction, it''s okay, I just need to get over the initial period." Xian Guiying smilingly lifted her head and kissed him on the chin. "Being able to be a mother so easily, there is a price to pay. If you don''t go through conception and upbringing, how can you view your child as more important than your own life?" "Actually, right now, I am very happy. With you accompanying me, even if I feel very uncomfortable, I am also very happy. I am both in pain and happy." Qin Gengxin smiled and lowered his head to peck her lips. "After this little mischievous brat is born, I will definitely spank their butt first. They dared to torture you like this." Xian Guiying smiled and tapped him on the shoulder. "You''re so childish. How can you say that to your child?" Qin Gengxin ignored her question and pecked her lips again and again before giving her an intense kiss. Qin Wenqian, who stood at the side, watched in astonishment as her father continued to eat her mother''s mouth. She stared blankly for a long time before lying down beside them and burrowing into their embrace. "I also want to eat mommy''s mouth!" ? ? ? ? The news about Qin Corporation suddenly spread all over the place. Almost all the front pages of major financial newspapers were filled with reports of the company. This morning was the first day Qin Corporation officially faced the pressures from the Bai Group in the open. Bai Group joined together with a few other related investors and their partners, went to Boston to negotiate. Xian Guiying only vaguely knew that something was going to happen to Qin Corporation today. However, when she saw that Qin Gengxin was happily playing with his daughter and sleeping with her last night, she did not mention anything about it. When she went to pick up the child from kindergarten, she passed a newspaper shop when she saw a magnified photo of Qin Gengxin on a newspaper page out of the corner of her eye. It didn''t look like the photo had just been taken today. It looked like this person was using old photos to win people''s attention. However, when she saw the headline in the newspaper, she immediately picked up the newspaper and read it. ''The CEO of Qin Corporation, Qin Gengxin, has given up on running away from the company.'' ''On the day of the negotiation, a few big bosses came forward, but there''s no figure of President Qin. Where did he go?'' ''For the past few months, we have seen the destruction of Qin Corporation. In the end, the difficulty has passed and they will be swallowed by the Bai Group.'' ''Qin Gengxin did not appear on the day of the negotiation, so everyone suspected that he was being kidnapped by Mrs. Bai''s people. The media speculated that there was disagreement in opinions.'' ''The company is going to collapse soon. Where''s Qin Gengxin hiding?'' There were many eye-catching topics, but the actual content of the news was the same. Qin Gengxin had already been preparing for such a long time, but the newspaper suddenly said that he did not appear on the day of the negotiation. Why didn''t Qin Gengxin appear? Didn''t he go to the company? Xian Guiying frowned as she looked again at the rumor of kidnapping. "Miss, are you going to buy it?" Xian Guiying was looking at the front page of the newspapers, but she didn''t say which one she wanted to buy. The person sitting in the newsstand stared at her. "Someone is lining up at the back who wants to buy one." In foreign countries, reading was a good habit, so there were many people buying magazines and newspapers. Xian Guiying came back to her senses and looked at the man in front of her. She apologetically smiled at him. "Sorry, I''ll buy this one." As she spoke, she handed over the money in her hand, then walked back to her car. Qin Wenqian was sitting on a child''s seat in the back seat. When she saw her mother with a newspaper in hand, she giggled. "Mommy, what are you reading?" Xian Guiying glanced at Qin Wenqian with a smile and said, "I just randomly bought a newspaper. Qianqian, seat carefully. Mommy will go make a phone call." "Oh." Qin Wenqian nodded as she stuck her head against the window, watching as Xian Guiying walked to the side of the lawn and took out her phone. She dialed Qin Gengxin''s phone but was turned off, and even Huang Jingguo''s phone couldn''t be connected. In the end, she called Qin Corporation''s receptionist, but no one answered for a long time. From the corner of her eyes, she caught sight of some people not far away from her, sneaking around as if they were planning to approach her quietly. Those people were very well-hidden, but because the sunlight was a bit blinding, she immediately saw two figures there when she looked in that direction. Xian Guiying paused for a moment and looked at Qin Wenqian, who was in the car. Instinctively feeling that something was wrong, she put down her phone and quickly got in the car. She then closed all the windows, shut the door, and drove away. Chapter 749 - Qin Gengxin’s Dissapearance II "Mommy, why are you driving so fast?" Qin Wenqian asked in confusion. Xian Guiying looked at the rearview mirror and immediately saw that the few people hiding in the distance had also hurried into a black car and followed them. ?? It seemed that Mrs. Bai had been prepared for this for a long time. The only things that could be used to threaten Qin Gengxin were the two of them. She turned around and glanced at Qin Wenqian. Seeing that the child''s seat belt was fastened firmly, she warned her in a low voice, "Qianqian, sit tight." Qin Wenqian''s eyes were wide open as she innocently smiled and said, "Okay ~!" When Xian Guiying reached the traffic light, she suddenly made a sharp turn and directly drove into a not very wide path. Then, she made another sharp turn and took advantage of the moment when the car didn''t catch up to them by turning her car around in a small circle, back to the right side of the road that she had come by. She fiercely stepped on the accelerator as she tried to call Qin Gengxin again. Xian Guiying did not know what had happened over at Qin Gengxin''s side, but she had a bad premonition. Her heart skipped a beat. Thinking about how Mrs. Bai wanted to attack her and her daughter, her heart turned cold. Xian Guiying quickly drove in the direction of Xian Enterprise. The car that was chasing her seemed to have realized that she noticed them. They immediately stop pursuing her. It was unknown if they stopped chasing or went to another road to stop her. Xian Guiying frowned. Since she was a little nervous, she suddenly felt a little pain in her stomach and gritted her teeth to endure the pain. She drove the car to a safer route and drove towards Xian Enterprise. When the car finally stopped at the company''s entrance, Secretary Dai, who had received Xian Guiying''s call before, had already run out of the company. Xian Guiying nodded and went to the back seat. She unbuckled Qin Wenqian''s safety belt and carried her out of the child''s seat. Qin Wenqian recognized the woman and smiled while hugging her mother''s neck. "Auntie Dai ~" Secretary Dai looked at Guiying. "Go inside. I''ll get someone to drive your car somewhere else." Xian Guiying nodded and was about to get inside when Secretary Dai asked worriedly, "Guiying, why do you look so bad?" Just as the words came out of her mouth, Xian Guiying''s legs went weak, and she almost fell to the ground. Secretary Dai hurriedly hugged Qin Wenqian with one hand and supported her with the other. "Guiying!" "I''m fine " Xian Guiying''s stomach was hurting and her heart was in pain as well because she didn''t know Qin Gengxin''s whereabouts. When she thought of the news she had read previously, she couldn''t help but feel annoyed. She forced herself to shake off Secretary Dai''s hand. "I''m fine." "Come, let''s go inside first." Because she was holding the child, it was difficult for Secretary Dai to support Xian Guiying with one hand. She called for the security guard in front of the company to come over and help her; then she called for another security guard to drive the car away. Xian Guiying was supported by the security guard towards the company''s entrance. Just as she walked in, she caught a glimpse of Wei Zhengsheng stepping out of the elevator and walking towards them. "What happened?" When Secretary Dai saw Wei Zhengsheng, she was stunned. "President Wei? "Why are you -" "I was in my office, standing at the window and watching you." Wei Zhengsheng calmly explained and reached out to support Xian Guiying. He saw that her face was pale and she couldn''t even stand up straight. "Guiying?" "My stomach hurts a little. Zhengsheng, Mrs. Bai is playing dirty. I can''t contact Qin Gengxin right now, but someone was following me. They probably wanted to use us to threaten Qin Gengxin. Please do me a favor." "Alright, let''s go up first." Seeing her in such a bad state, Wei Zhengsheng helped her walk towards the elevator. Secretary Dai quickly followed with Qin Wenqian in her arms. They went straight to the resting room on the top floor. Usually, only Xian Zihao, Xian Guiying, and Wei Zhengsheng were able to come up here. Wei Zhengsheng helped Xian Guiying to sit on the couch. When he looked down, he saw her forehead was covered in sweat. He stroked her forehead gently and turned around. "Secretary Dai, call a doctor." "I already called the doctor before I came in." Wei Zhengsheng nodded and indicated for her to carry the child to the next resting room to rest. After they left, Wei Zhengsheng asked, "What happened? Why didn''t you call me before you came?" "I''m afraid you''re busy, so I don''t want to disturb you." Xian Guiying said in a low voice. "Zhengsheng, let''s not talk about anything else for now. Try to help me contact Qin Gengxin or the people around him." Wei Zhengsheng nodded slightly. "Okay." Xian Guiying covered her stomach and said, "I hope it''s not what I thought. If it''s really like that, then Mrs. Bai''s guts are too big. She''s trying to use the underworld to make trouble. I don''t know if Qin Gengxin is prepared for this, but according to my understanding of him, he should know about this, but I can''t contact him now. I don''t know what happened." "Guiying, don''t be anxious. After all, you are pregnant; please take care of your body first. I will help you. No matter what happens, I will help you." Wei Zhengsheng comforted her as he took out his phone to make a call. When the doctor arrived, he immediately checked on Xian Guiying''s condition. Finally, he confirmed that she was only suffering from abdominal pain due to her indisposition during the first trimester. The change in her uterus and the stress caused by her emotions were not too serious, but she could go to the hospital to check her body more thoroughly if she was worried. Xian Guiying''s stomach did not hurt anymore. After thanking the doctor, she took a look at Wei Zhengsheng, who was outside the glass door. Wei Zhengsheng understood her gaze and called the doctor out. After saying a few words, he walked inside. "I''ve already sent someone to check out on the Qin Corporation, and I''m not very clear on the current situation inside, but Qin Gengxin..." Wei Zhengsheng paused and whispered, "There is indeed no news of him." Chapter 750 - Qin Gengxin’s Dissapearance III When Qin Gengxin woke up early in the morning to eat breakfast with her, it was as if nothing had happened. Xian Guiying had never intended to interfere because she completely trusted in his abilities, and because of that, she had neglected to observe his condition. How could he suddenly disappear? ?? Looking at Xian Guiying''s worried expression, Wei Zhengsheng sat beside her and said softly, "Guiying, we all know Qin Gengxin''s strength. When he was in the bar every night, neither you nor I believed that he would become like that. This time, perhaps his disappearance is not as bad as you might think." Xian Guiying sighed. "I hope so too, but I still feel uneasy. After all these years, we''ve experienced so many things. Even the love and hatred between the two families failed to defeat us. I''m really afraid." Suddenly, her hands warmed up. Wei Zhengsheng gently covered her hand and said in a warm voice, "I think I should find something to distract you. You can''t sit here and think about this all the time. You need to know that if you continue to be nervous and anxious, it will be bad for you and your child." Xian Guiying looked at him, but Wei Zhengsheng already stood up and walked out. Ten minutes later, he brought over earphones and helped her put them on. Then, he pressed a certain button on the mp3 player and the earphones instantly released soothing music. Xian Guiying looked at him in confusion. Wei Zhengsheng smiled lightly and turned on the TV. The television''s channel kept changing. Xian Guiying, on the other hand, gradually felt her eyelids go weak under the soothing hypnosis music coming from her earphones. Unknowingly, she leaned back on the couch and closed her eyes. Seeing that she had fallen asleep, Wei Zhengsheng immediately turned to look at her. The current Xian Guiying was a bit sensitive, as long as he lightly touched her, she would probably wake up. Thus, he didn''t take off the earphones and instead turned down the volume in her earphones. Qin Wenqian, who had been asking Secretary Dai 100 thousand questions in the next room, finally managed to fall asleep too. When Secretary Dai walked out, she saw Wei Zhengsheng, so she walked over and said, "President Wei." Wei Zhengsheng glanced at her and smiled. "The child is already asleep." Wei Zhengsheng nodded. "Stay here and guard them." "Alright." Secretary Dai nodded. When Xian Guiying woke up from her sleep and looked at the quiet environment, she thought she just had a dream. However, when she sat up and touched the earphone, she suddenly remembered that Wei Zhengsheng had let her fall asleep on purpose. She quickly pulled off her earphones, got up, and walked out. Just as she opened the door to the resting room, Secretary Dai came over. "Guiying, you''re awake." Xian Guiying wanted to ask something, but she paused and turned to look at the resting room next door. "Has Qianqian also fallen asleep?" "She woke up just now. I gave her some yogurt and she fell asleep again. The doctor said you shouldn''t be too nervous or too agitated, so you should take care of your body carefully," said Secretary Dai with a smile. Xian Guiying didn''t say anything. She looked at the sky and asked, "Did you hear any news?" "Not yet". She took a deep breath, picked up her phone, and dialed Qin Gengxin''s number. However, what she heard was the usual cold mechanical female voice indicating that the other person had turned off their phone. Seeing that, Secretary Dai immediately went to persuade her. "Guiying, don''t think too much about it. Qin Gengxin has been wandering around in this business society all these years and has seen what kind of things he was not supposed to see. He knows what he is doing." Xian Guiying naturally knew that it would be difficult for Mrs. Bai to deal with Qin Gengxin. Furthermore, Bai Nuying had stolen Mrs. Bai''s chips from her hands. It was precisely because of this that Xian Guiying had recently felt relaxed and paid no more attention to the matter of Qin Corporation. But suddenly, this happened. Qin Gengxin''s disappearance raised a lot of questions and she really did not know what had happened. Xian Guiying closed her eyes and held her phone with both hands as she looked out the window. Mrs. Bai had set her sights on Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian, so Xian Guiying knew she couldn''t go out on her own. Otherwise, if something happened, she wouldn''t be able to ask for help. After a moment of silence, she turned around and went to the resting room to pick up the computer. She turned it on and checked the news. When Secretary Dai saw Xian Guiying clearly worried to the point that she was about to die, she (Secretary Dai) felt her heart ache. However, she knew that other than accompanying her and Qin Wenqian to ensure their safety, there was nothing else she could do. Two hours later, Wei Zhengsheng came back to the resting room. Seeing that Xian Guiying was still looking at the computer, he signaled her to stop and rest. "It''s already night." Xian Guiying said as she stared at the computer. Wei Zhengsheng didn''t stop his steps. He walked over and sat beside her. "I went to check it out. When you went to pick up Qianqian from the kindergarten, there were indeed two sneaky people following you and your daughter. However, I''ve already retrieved the video from the CCTV camera of you driving from the kindergarten to the Xian Enterprise and saw that there was a business car following you in the dark behind those people''s car. If I guessed correctly, that business car must have been arranged by Qin Gengxin to protect you. He must have predicted that Mrs. Bai would turn her attention to you and the child." Xian Guiying raised her head and looked at him. "What do you mean?" "Even if Qin Gengxin really arranged for someone to protect you from the shadows and if you didn''t come to Xian Enterprise today, there would still be some danger. But there must be a reason why he didn''t tell you about this beforehand. Since he has made the arrangements in advance, he must know what Mrs. Bai''s next move will be. He probably has his own ways." Wei Zhengsheng said softly. "Of course, I was only guessing, but that should be the most likely possibility." "Did you get the recording?" She asked. Wei Zhengsheng casually took an engraved disc out of his pants pocket and handed it to her. Xian Guiying put the disc back into the computer and saw the video of her driving towards Xian Enterprise, including the two cars behind her. When she saw the business car that was right behind her, she carefully looked at the blurry license plate and thought back to a car that she had once seen in the parking lot of a Qin Corporation. "It''s indeed Qin Gengxin''s car." She whispered, but she could not let her heart feel at ease. "Still, I can''t get in touch with him." She raised her hand and rubbed the space between her eyebrows. "Either I can''t connect, or the phone is turned off. I really don''t know what''s going on right now." Just when Xian Guiying was in a dilemma, Wei Zhengsheng raised his hand and patted her shoulder. "It will be fine." However, at this moment, one of the employees suddenly pushed open the door and hurriedly said, "President Wei, Miss Xian, I just saw a police car heading in the direction of Qin Corporation!" Xian Guiying suddenly sat up and looked at the anxious face of the young girl in shock. Chapter 751 - Qin Gengxin’s Dissapearance IV Xian Guiying remembered that Qin Gengxin was falsely accused by Mrs. Bai of smuggling weapons into the underworld and there were also some other bad matters. In short, the evidence at that time was irrefutable and Qin Gengxin was almost forced into a dead end. ?? "Guiying!" Seeing that Xian Guiying suddenly stood up, picked up her bag, and was about to leave, Wei Zhengsheng called out to her. "You can''t go!" "But I can''t stay here any longer!" Wei Zhengsheng frowned. "I''ll drive you there. You don''t have to go alone." After saying that, he quickly caught up to her and grabbed her arm to pull her back. He saw the anxiety and panic in Xian Guiying''s eyes that couldn''t be hidden at all. The first time he had seen such anxiety and panic in her eyes was when Qin Wenqian was critically ill. This was the second time. Whether or not he continued to fight for it, whether or not he completely let her go, in the end, he had completely lost. Wei Zhengsheng faintly sighed and tightened his grip on her wrist. "I''ll go with you." Xian Guiying immediately nodded. The silver-gray car stopped in front of the street opposite the Qin Corporation Building. Xian Guiying''s gaze was fixated on the scene in front of the building and there were layers of people surrounding it. Looking at the police cars that were parked around, Xian Guiying raised her hand to open the car door. However, Wei Zhengsheng immediately pressed down on all the locks in the car. When Xian Guiying looked at him, he said, "You know what will happen if you go out there." Xian Guiying let out a long sigh. She knew that she would only cause more trouble if she went there now. After hesitating for a moment, she suddenly picked up her phone and called someone. Wei Zhengsheng was observing the situation in front of the Qin Corporation''s entrance when he suddenly heard Xian Guiying quietly say into the phone, "Tang Xi, help me contact your friends who work in the Boston Police Department." Wei Zhengsheng couldn''t help but take a close look at her. Xian Guiying''s expression was a bit chilly. Obviously, if anything really happened to Qin Gengxin, she would rescue him as soon as possible. Due to her pregnancy, she was currently well protected by Qin Gengxin. Even if she didn''t have to work as hard as before to grow a pair of wings that could soar in the sky with him and even the wings were slightly hidden in recent years, but if the time of crisis really came, this Xian Guiying would never obediently stay at home to be protected like the other girls. And it was this kind of woman that Wei Zhengsheng had guarded for more than ten years. After waiting for more than ten years, she still wasn''t his. With a faint sigh, he said softly, "Guiying, nothing will happen to Qin Gengxin. He knows what he is doing." "My heart is very messed up right now. Even though I know that his methods are better than Mrs. Bai''s, but my heart is still very unsettled. I need to get the news from the police station as soon as possible." After her phone call, it was as if a stone had fallen into her. There wasn''t any response from her friend. It was already around nine o''clock, and Boston City was brightly light in the night. The police cars in front of the Qin''s Building were flashing with lights, and there were many passers-by in the area. Among them, many Chinese who lived in the United States were standing far away and pointing at the building. They all recognized Qin Corporation. It was a famous overseas company among the Chinese circle. Faced with the crisis of the past few months and the various news reports of the person in charge, the surrounding discussions were filled with speculation and uncertainty. Until 11 p.m., those police cars were still surrounding the building. They couldn''t see what was happening inside. Wei Zhengsheng only agreed to drive her there, but he didn''t allow her to get out of the car. Xian Guiying was still in the car, leaning on the seat as she stared in the direction of the building. Wei Zhengsheng looked at the time and said, "I''ll send you back first." Xian Guiying did not refuse. After all, Qin Wenqian was alone in Xian Enterprise. With her parents not by her side, even if the child did not say anything, she would still be terrified. After returning to the resting room to pick the child, Wei Zhengsheng drove them back to the apartment. However, Xian Guiying suddenly said, "I want to go back to the villa we used to live in." Wei Zhengsheng took a glance at her. Xian Guiying was leaning on the window and only said these sentences. She didn''t say anything else. He watched her for a moment before turning the car around. After Xian Guiying and Qin Gengxin got married, she and her child stayed in that villa for two years. After that, she had a bad feeling about the place and didn''t want to go back. However, the environment was suitable for the children to live in. There was plenty of room inside the villa. Also, that was the place where Qin Gengxin had once lived for a long time. After their marriage, their lives had changed a lot. Xian Guiying knew that Qin Gengxin liked the environment there. It was so quiet and tranquil that no one could disturb his life. Not long after, Dalisay and Darna, whom they hadn''t seen for a long time, walked out together. They looked at Wei Zhengsheng in confusion until they saw Xian Guiying and Qin Wenqian get out of the car. The duo looked at each other for a moment before they excitedly ran towards them. "Madam!" Qin Wenqian, who was still in a daze, turned her head to look at Dalisay and Darna. She obviously had some impression of them, but she was still unfamiliar with them. She continued to stick close to her mother with her eyes closed. "How are you doing? I''m back with another baby." Xian Guiying smiled as she looked at them. Since she didn''t bring any luggage, she walked straight inside. The two servants shouted excitedly and looked at Qin Wenqian, who was sleeping on her mother''s shoulder. Then, they happily turned around and followed Xian Guiying into the house. "Madam, welcome back! We have cleaned the previous rooms you stay in every day, so you can live here directly!" Xian Guiying smiled but paused as she walked past the living room, watching the news that was being broadcasted on the television. It was obvious that Dalisay and Darna also knew something had happened to Qin Corporation. The financial news currently being broadcasted on television was precisely the situation in front of the Qin''s building where she was previously at. However, those people from the television stations were unable to break through the encirclement of the police. They could only interview some police officers on the periphery, but the police did not reveal the situation inside. "Madam." Dalisay walked over and whispered, "Mr. Qin will be fine. It''s already so late; you and Miss Qianqian finally came back. Rest early. I''ll go to the kitchen to get some water for you." Chapter 752 - Qin Gengxin’s Dissapearance V Because it was too late, Wei Zhengsheng didn''t stay any longer and drove away. The sleeping Qin Wenqian was carried upstairs by Darna, but because Xian Guiying told her to send the child to the master bedroom, she directly took the child to the master bedroom instead of the children''s room. Xian Guiying couldn''t sleep, even though she was tired. She went to take a bath and rest early for the child in her belly, but no matter what, she couldn''t fall asleep. ?? Standing in front of the french window, the moonlight shone through the bedroom. Her thoughts went from the first time she met Qin Gengxin to now and her eyes slowly fell on Qin Wenqian, who was sleeping soundly on the bed. ? ? ? ? It had been three days and there had been no news from Qin Gengxin. Living in this once spacious and lonely villa, Xian Guiying suddenly realized that she had made a mistake when she came back to live here. She felt as if everything she had experienced previously was just a dream. When she woke up, she was still guarding this empty villa, waiting for the person she once loved to come home. The only difference was that she was pregnant, and she went from Xian Enterprise''s boss to Xian Enterprise''s subsidiary''s manager. The information regarding Qin Corporation was currently sealed off, and the police could not reveal even a single word. Every day, there were only guesses from the various major television stations on the news, and because of that, the entire Boston business community had a disagreement, but no one was clear on the situation regarding Qin Corporation and Bai Group. "Manager Xian, these are the photos that were sent from the factory today. The new software that you planned for has been released." The subsidiary company had already begun operating two years ago, but the new software had yet to be released. Xian Guiying had only been in the subsidiary for two days, yet it had already been released. Xian Guiying took the photos, flipped through them twice, and nodded. "Are these all interns from the branch? We have just started, so there is a lot of space to expand this software in the market. With the reputation of Xian Enterprise, the number of people who can try out the software should be very easy to pass. As for the later stages of development, you can ask the operation department to come to see me in the afternoon." Xian Guiying said as she put down the photos. The secretary nodded and went out. Xian Guiying stood in her office, looking out the window at the blue sky and white clouds. Once again, she dialed Qin Gengxin''s number, but his phone was still turned off. ''Qin Gengxin, didn''t you say that you will never disappear again, that you will never leave us without a trace?'' ''Where are you?'' When she returned to the villa after working, Dalisay and Darna had prepared a sumptuous meal for her, knowing that she was pregnant. Qin Wenqian ate happily as her appetite got better and better, and Xian Guiying would occasionally look out the window while eating the meal with her daughter. She would often vaguely see a familiar car parked outside and thought that Qin Gengxin had come back, but in the blink of an eye, she only saw a vague illusion. "Mommy." Every night before going to bed, Qin Wenqian would ask her with a strange expression, "How come I haven''t seen daddy for a few days? Where did he go?" Every time the child asked this question, Dalisay and Darna would look towards Xian Guiying in unison. Everyone was extremely worried and no one knew what exactly had happened, but after a few days, besides the first night, Xian Guiying was no longer overly worried. She took good care of herself every day. She would eat and sleep. She would go to her current subsidiary company to work. It was as if Qin Gengxin''s disappearance didn''t have much of an impact on her. Xian Guiying put down the spoon in her hand and looked at her daughter. She smiled and picked up the child''s small bowl, feeding her mouthful by mouthful. "Daddy will come back soon. He said that he would never abandon us or leave Qianqian again. We must trust daddy, right?" Qin Wenqian nodded vigorously as she ate the rice that Xian Guiying had fed to her mouth. Xian Guiying knew that there was going to be a tough battle between Qin Corporation and Bai Group. Not only the news regarding Qin Corporation was sealed off right now, but many of the upper echelons of Bai Group had also lost contact with each other. In other words, it might not be the Bai Group that held the upper hand, and what happened now might not even be certain. Although she was worried, she still had to live a good life for the baby in her stomach, for Qin Wenqian, and also for Qin Gengxin. Besides, since Qin Gengxin didn''t want her to know, then she didn''t need to investigate any further. She just had to trust him and patiently wait for his return. On the fifth day, a call was finally made. "Guiying, I just heard that there''s an ambulance in front of the Qin Corporation Building." At that time, Xian Guiying was sitting in her office, checking the documents. After being silent for a moment, she then asked lightly, "Who is the ambulance going to pick up?" "I don''t know. Little Cai had just returned from handling her matters when she saw the ambulance. When she returned, she spread the word of it, and everyone was guessing what just happened there." Xian Guiying nodded and said a few more words before hanging up. After that, she put down the phone and glanced at the darkened screen. After a moment of hesitation, she decided not to pick it up again. Every night before she went to bed, she would call Qin Gengxin and Huang Jingguo, but as usual, she couldn''t get through. Until the tenth day. Xian Guiying was pregnant for a month and a half and she was preparing to go to the hospital to undergo her first pregnancy test tomorrow. After work ended at 4 PM, she drove back to the villa. "Madam, I''ll accompany you to the maternity exam tomorrow." Dalisay walked out of the villa with a fruit bowl in her hand. Qin Wenqian''s favorite food was inside. Seeing that Xian Guiying had returned, she walked up to her and said in a warm tone. Xian Guiying paused. Suddenly, she recalled Qin Gengxin''s words. Previously, when she was pregnant with Qin Wenqian, he didn''t accompany her throughout the entire pregnancy. This time, he promised to accompany her during every examination. Will he go back on his word? Xian Guiying smiled and said, "It''s fine. I can go by myself." "Mommy! Come quickly!" Qin Wenqian was playing around by the side of the pool. She turned around and shouted at Xian Guiying. Her eyes filled with happiness. Xian Guiying smiled as she walked over and sat by the pool, watching her daughter play with the water. ? ? ? ? The next day, Xian Guiying stood on the hospital''s chair, waiting for the nurse to call her out. She looked around at the women who were either accompanied by their families or by their husbands. The look of anticipation and apprehension on their faces reminded Xian Guiying of the giant wheel of time from a few years ago when she found out that she was pregnant. At that time, she stood alone in the corridor of the hospital for a very long time. Everyone thought Xian Guiying had an indestructible shell on her body. They all thought that her shell was very tough, but no one knew how much cold and bone-piercing pain she had felt during those unmoving hours in the corridor. It was like her favorite story where the mermaid had fallen in love with the price. The mermaid was dancing on the edge of the knife, but the prince didn''t know anything. He just hugged his beloved bride and fell asleep, but the mermaid couldn''t bear to use that dagger to hurt them, but her love was also true love, so why did she have to leave? Time was terrifying. At that time, Xian Guiying was at a loss because of the news of her pregnancy and also because Qin Gengxin had always been hiding from her. Now, even though he wasn''t with her, she knew that he loved her. Thus, even if the other person wasn''t here, she knew that his heart was here. When the nurse called for her, Xian Guiying slowly stood up and was about to walk inside when she suddenly heard footsteps coming from the waiting room entrance. The footsteps weren''t very heavy, but she unconsciously turned around and saw Qin Gengxin, who she hadn''t seen for a few days, walking towards her. She stood there blankly for a few seconds until her hand was pulled up and held tightly. Chapter 753 - You Still Want Me To Give Birth More Xian Guiying stared at the man who suddenly appeared out of nowhere. She looked at him for a long time, and even his clothes looked as if they had not been changed for several days. His hair was fluffy, but he still looked the same. ?? While she was still in a daze, the nurse called her again. Then, she hurriedly turned around and walked inside. Qin Gengxin followed her and told the nurse that he was her husband. "Your baby is almost seven weeks old," the doctor said after an ultrasound. "You have to take care of your diet. Don''t exercise too hard. Remember to buy some nutrients and eat them every day." Qin Gengxin held the list and looked at it for a long time, not understanding. He tilted his head and asked, "Doctor, how many pregnancies has she had?" The doctor was startled by his question. "How many?" "I mean, how many births did she carry?" The doctor: "" Xian Guiying got down from the bed and stopped looking at the doctor. The doctor then laughed out loud, "Sir, how many children do you want? It''s one. If you want twins or something, try again next time." Then, Qin Gengxin was dragged out by Xian Guiying. "Why is there only one? Why did Xian Zihao have two? Your Xian Family genes don''t allow you to have twins." Qin Gengxin was still mumbling when he came out. Xian Guiying didn''t know whether she was supposed to laugh or cry. "This is our second child, you still want me to carry a few more? Taking care of a baby is pretty tiring, and you really want me to have two kids at once like my sister-in-law did?" "I just thought that if we can have two at a time, then we won''t have any more children in the future" "What is it? You still want me to give birth more? Do you take me for a birth machine?" Qin Gengxin smiled but said nothing. As they both walked out of the examination room heading for the elevator, Xian Guiying suddenly stopped talking. The elevator doors opened and closed, but no one other than them entered. "Why haven''t you contacted me these past few days?" "Let''s go back and talk." Qin Gengxin hugged her gently. "Don''t get mad, hmm? We''ll discuss it when we get home, and I''ll tell you all about it." "Alright, then you tell me first, how''s your company?" Xian Guiying knew that many things must have happened to him in these few days. "Since I''m standing here, of course, my Qin is fine. As the saying goes, evil can''t possibly beat goodness, how can I be mistreated by an old woman?" Qin Gengxin smiled and hugged Xian Guiying as they stepped out of the elevator. On the way back, Xian Guiying was the one driving. Qin Gengxin sat in the front passenger seat with his eyes closed and fell asleep. He seemed exhausted. As the car stopped at an intersection and waited for a red light, Xian Guiying carefully removed a thin blanket from the back seat and covered his body lightly, looking at his tired face and the stubble on his chin. Although he said that it was impossible for an old woman to beat him, but for a woman like Mrs. Bai, it would probably be very tiring dealing with her. Otherwise, how could the normally energetic Qin Gengxin become so tired like this? But the most important thing was that he was fine. When Xian Guiying saw him suddenly appear in the hospital, she was so relieved that she forgot that she should have thrown herself into his arms and cried so full of emotion. Still, she didn''t cry. She just felt that as long as he was fine, it didn''t matter whether he was defeated or not. But Qin Gengxin would not disappoint her; she knew it. Qin Gengxin woke up when the car stopped at the gate of the villa. He opened his eyes and looked distracted for a moment before turning and looking at Xian Guiying. "Why did you move here?" "In the past, you''ve always lived here. It was after we got married that you moved out. In fact, I think it''s time for you to come back." Xian Guiying smiled and said, "Are you very tired? Go back to the bedroom and sleep." "It''s alright. After sleeping for a while, I felt much better." Qin Gengxin raised a hand to rub his forehead, opened the car door, and got out. Qin Wenqian had just been picked up by the duo from kindergarten. When she saw Qin Gengxin, she shouted excitedly, "Daddy!" Qin Gengxin turned around and bent down with a smile. Qin Wenqian ran straight towards him and threw herself into his arms. "Daddy, where did you go? Qianqian misses you so much ~" Even after they entered the house, Qin Wenqian was still in his embrace. Although the child didn''t say anything, she was actually very afraid that her father wouldn''t appear again and wouldn''t go home to accompany her. Qin Gengxin hugged his daughter and kissed her cheek. When he saw Dalisay and Darna smiling at him, he looked towards Xian Guiying, who was standing there looking at him silently but did not say a word to disturb them. "What happened?" Seeing that he didn''t intend to go to the bedroom to rest, Xian Guiying couldn''t help but want to know what had happened to him in the past few days. Qin Gengxin patted his daughter''s head, telling Dalisay and Darna to take her away first. Then, he sat down on the couch, picked up a banana, and peeled it. After eating it all, he said, "In short, when Mrs. Bai came to negotiate the threat, I had already prepared myself. However, I didn''t think she would bring all her friends from the police to deal with us." "Mrs. Bai called those police?" "Yes, there are two police officers who are Mrs. Bai''s friends. Even if the evidence is not enough, they will arrest us. Previously, Bai Group''s side had trusted others to bring the case against Qin Corporation and it was related to the arms dealing in the underworld, but once I took over, I didn''t do business like that anymore." Qin Gengxin poured a glass of water and took a sip of it before saying, "I have been very tired in the last few days because I have been focusing all my energy on facing all kinds of problems and censorship. Mr. Hendrickson had an agreement with Qin Corporation more than a dozen years ago to cut off the trading of arms from the underworld, and he wrote a list of all the official transactions in Qin''s over these years. In short, I needed a lot of outside help and I needed his help to deal with it." "There were a lot of loopholes left in Qin Corporation. Fortunately, nothing happened and I can slowly adjust the company''s management in the future. It''s just that it will take some time." "You mean, Mrs. Bai initially thought that Mr. Hendrickson helped her, but she didn''t expect he would really help you after you agreed to let her enter Qin?" Xian Guiying asked. Qin Gengxin nodded. "That''s more or less what I meant, but the process is a bit more complicated. You also know that she is smarter than foxes, plus Mrs. Bai came with the intention of taking me down in one fell swoop. She''s prepared for it for such a long time. It must have been a fatal blow. Otherwise, she wouldn''t be so hard to deal with." "And then? What have you been doing at the company these days? Did you sleep? What did you eat?" Now that Qin Gengxin was back safely and the company was fine, the most important thing for her was whether he had been doing well these past few days. Qin Gengxin looked at her and saw the pain in her eyes. He couldn''t help but smile, "Our phone calls were all forcibly turned off, and the people at the police station prevented us from seeking outside help, so we didn''t get much sleep these days. The people at the police station bought some boxes of bread to share with everyone at work. I have been looking for evidence and witnesses to clean up this mess. Of all those present, Mrs. Bai bought most of them, but Mr. Hendrickson was a powerful tasteless chip in my hand. When they saw him and I cooperated, some began to falter. Moreover, with Hendrickson''s support and insufficient evidence in Mrs. Bai''s hands, some people did not come out to testify anymore. On the other hand, when they finally learned that the Qin Corporation victory was already visible, they were happy to help us." Chapter 754 - Eternal Happiness I "They are just some fence-sitters who jump off to the side when they see who wins. They are afraid that they might accidentally get on the wrong team. As expected, most of them are Chinese merchants. They really do have the demeanor of a Chinese." Xian Guiying shook her head. Qin Gengxin smiled as well. "Be glad that you didn''t have to see their faces. Otherwise, with your current state of pregnancy, you might really vomit." ?? "Alright, it''s good that you''re fine. I see that you are very tired and have not had good food for a few days now. I will tell Dalisay and Darna to prepare food." Xian Guiying smiled and pushed him. "Take a quick shower and sleep." Qin Gengxin didn''t have time to take a shower or change some clothes these days, so he went straight back to his bedroom to take a shower. Xian Guiying explained the situation to Dalisay and Darna before returning to the bedroom. As she entered the bedroom, she heard the sound of water splashing in the bathroom. In the blink of an eye, she saw the figure of Qin Gengxin reflected on the glass door of the bathroom. Qin Gengxin walked out of the bathroom with a bathrobe. The bathrobe was tied loosely, revealing his chest that was still wet. He looked very sexy and charming, so she said, "Change your clothes and go to sleep." Xian Guiying had just turned around when Qin Gengxin suddenly hugged her from behind. He hugged her tightly and buried his face under her neck, inhaling her scent. He kissed her neck and said in a deep voice, "You must be worried about me, right?" "At first, I was indeed very worried, but later on, I calmed down because I believed in your strength, so my worry gradually turned into a quiet wait. No matter what, I still need to take care of my body for the sake of the baby, so I ate well and slept soundly." Xian Guiying turned her head to look at him while laughing. "Oh yeah, I heard that there was an ambulance at the Qin''s entrance yesterday? Who was it?" Qin Gengxin paused, sighed, then continued to lean on her neck and said, "Bai Nuying broke into the company, and brought some evidence regarding Mrs. Bai''s partnership with the underworld sides in the last few years. It''s not Qin Corporation who was in contact with the underworld, but Bai Group. Mrs. Bai''s purpose was for me to take the blame for her, but she didn''t expect that Bai Nuying would force her into a corner." Xian Guiying looked at him in disbelief. "How is that possible? Bai Nuying would not be stupid, that''s her mother!" "Bai Nuying said that she really missed her mother''s company. When she was young, her mother would accompany her every day, play with her, read books with her, and send her to school. But ever since the Bai Group grew and Mrs. Bai''s ambitions grew as well, she had no mother in her life. Instead, her mother becomes a woman who no longer cares for her daughter, and only thinks about how to make her company bigger, how to merge more small companies, how to defeat her enemies, and even plot to marry her daughter to someone else to expand her connections. Bai Nuying would rather have the Bai Group destroyed to find that gentle mother who loved herself so much instead of pushing her own daughter into a pit of fire." Xian Guiying went silent as she leaned against Qin Gengxin''s chest. "Mrs. Bai must be furious." "She was so angry that she fainted on the spot and was taken away by an ambulance." Qin Gengxin kissed Xian Guiying''s neck again. "Guiying" "Hmm?" "Did you say something to her? Otherwise, why would she suddenly undergo such a huge change?" "I didn''t say anything. I just stood from my own point of view and said a few words to her. She wasn''t a child, and she was in her twenties. Everyone thought she was Mrs. Bai''s precious daughter, but the patient expression on her face when she was slapped by her mother under the small apartment building that day, I think everyone grew up with more or less unknown pain. She wasn''t a child, she would grow up, and she would understand it herself. She must have figured it out by herself now." Qin Gengxin hugged her even more tightly. When Xian Guiying turned around to look at him, he covered her lips with his and pressed her body against the wall outside the bathroom. ? ? ? ? Xian Guiying had been pregnant for three months. Qin Gengxin really kept his promise, and each time, he would accompany her during the maternal examination. The first time he saw a small human-like object reflected on a computer screen, he was so excited that he didn''t sleep all night. In the fourth month of her pregnancy, Qin Corporation has officially returned to its tracks, and now that Bai Group has been sealed, Xian Guiying had no idea what happened to Mrs. Bai and Bai Nuying. Qin Gengxin hadn''t told her, nor had she asked about it. After all, it was someone else''s business, it had nothing to do with them. When Xian Guiying was five months pregnant, they went to the hospital to do an ultrasound again. Qin Gengxin stood at the side, staring blankly at the little thing on the screen. He could see his child''s face and limbs. Xian Guiying smiled as she said that he was already a father to a daughter, and only now did he know the joy of being a father for the first time. In the future, he shouldn''t only love this little baby and not Qin Wenqian. Qin Gengxin smiled as he said that she was overthinking things. Qin Wenqian was his big baby, and he would always love her. Because of the matter with Qin Corporation, Qin Gengxin''s desired marriage was postponed until now. Seeing that, even though Xian Guiying was six months pregnant, she didn''t have a big belly, Qin Gengxin called his friend to come to their house to measure the size of her wedding dress. Xian Guiying was speechless. They were already an old couple, so why did she still need to struggle with this? Qin Gengxin said that he must make up for everything that he owed her and those years he hurt her. He wanted her to wear the wedding dress they had designed together, to be his most beautiful bride. There will be no more grievances, no more complaints, no more of his lateness and deliberate indifference. Xian Guiying was seven months pregnant. Because of her pregnancy, Qin Gengxin had no plans to let her travel back to China to get married, so he arranged a wedding in Boston, with the presence of everyone in the Xian Family and Qin Family. Qin Gengxin''s grandmother''s face looked much better than before. On the night before their wedding, the Old Woman held Xian Guiying''s hand, looked at her deeply, and told her many things. In short, it was an apology and countless blessings. The wedding would be held in a new hotel under Qin Corporation. Qin Wenqian was originally arranged to be a flower girl, but because Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na came, they wanted to play together with her, and they didn''t let her be a flower girl. The kids would play in the next hotel room during the wedding, and while the host was talking, Qin Wenqian ran out happily, directly rushed into the hall, and hugged the host''s leg. With a smile, the host bent down and picked up the child and whispered something into her ear. Qin Wenqian giggled and nodded, then picked up the microphone handed to her. Chapter 755 - Eternal Happiness II (Ending) Qin Wenqian held it in her hands and uttered every word clearly. "Mr. Qin Gengxin ~ I want to ask you to marry Xian Guiying and love her for the rest of your life ..." The host kept whispering in her ear to remind her and to teach her. Qin Wenqian obediently followed, "Forever?" ?? The voice of a child echoed in the entire hotel''s hall. The people of the Xian Family and Qin Family watched the child''s actions and couldn''t stop themselves from grinning from ear to ear. Qin Gengxin looked at Qin Wenqian with a funny expression as if he understood what she was asking. Then, with a serious expression, he said with a small laugh, "I''m willing." Qin Wenqian immediately giggled. The laughter of a child could be heard through the microphone. It sounded especially pleasant. Then, the host whispered something into her ear. Qin Wenqian nodded and looked at Xian Guiying, who was smiling. "Mommy...Ugh ... Miss Xian Guiying, can I ask if you are willing to marry Qin Gengxin and have a lifetime of mutual respect and love and never to part with each other?" Xian Guiying looked at Qin Wenqian with a smile and said gently, "I''m willing." Qin Gengxin looked at Xian Guiying in the blink of an eye and held her hand tightly. Just as the host was about to drop Qin Wenqian, she held the microphone and refused to let go, as if she still wanted to say something. The little girl squeezed and rubbed the microphone for a moment before she said, "Daddy, mommy, hurry up and bring the baby out to play with me. Daddy, mommy, you will never leave Qianqian, will you? I want to be with you forever ~ Daddy, mommy, Qianqian loves you ~" Qin Gengxin and Xian Guiying could not help but hug the child and handed the flower to the host. They carried Qin Wenqian throughout the wedding, and Qin Wenqian, who was in the arms of her father and mother, watched her parents exchange drinks, clapping happily until the end of the wedding. The host sighed with emotion. "Let this family embrace their life happily." At that moment, Xian Guiying seemed to have seen the tears in Qin Gengxin''s eyes. He hugged her and Qin Wenqian tightly. It was an incomparable sense of security. She knew that after twelve years of waiting and perseverance, she would finally be able to see her happy family bloom. Xian Guiying had been pregnant for eight months. Her stomach was growing bigger and bigger every day. At night, when Xian Guiying could not turn over in her sleep, Qin Gengxin woke up and helped her turn over. He rubbed her cramping leg and while rubbing it, he said to her belly, "Little thing, let your mother suffer less. Be careful, once you are born, I will spank you!" Xian Guiying laughed as she kicked him, "You dare to hit your child!" "I don''t dare. How could I bear to hit my child." Qin Gengxin smiled shamelessly as he held her in her arms. Xian Guiying was thirty-eight weeks pregnant and the baby arrived early. Qin Gengxin stood in the unfamiliar and sacred delivery room, holding her hand until he saw the baby''s bloody body, then lowered his head and kissed her deeply on the lips. "It''s been hard on you, wifey, I love you." Xian Guiying was a little exhausted, but she still smiled as she looked up at him. "How do you feel?" "I feel a little dizzy." Qin Gengxin answered truthfully. Watching her give birth to a baby and then seeing a baby being born just like that, as a man, he actually felt a little dizzy. Xian Guiying smiled at him for a while before she closed her eyes to rest. She even forgot to ask if the baby was a boy or a girl. It was Qin Gengxin''s first time carrying a newborn baby. He didn''t know how to carry it, so he looked like a lost wooden person. The nurse smiled and taught him how to carry the baby until he learned how to walk around the room with the baby in his arms, not even willing to let it go. When Xian Guiying woke up, she saw Qin Gengxin standing by the window, playing with the child. She turned her head and looked at his back, smiling. "Is it a boy or a girl?" "Guess?" Qin Gengxin turned around and smiled at her. "How could I have guessed? I was so tired that I forgot to ask." She carefully sat up and watched as he reluctantly gave her the baby. She reached out to take it, then lowered her head to look at the baby''s face, which was still a little red after just being born. She gently untied the blanket and looked at it, then smiled. "I love both my son and daughter. Guiying, thank you. Thank you so much." Qin Gengxin stood by the bed and looked at her. Xian Guiying smiled as she hugged the sleeping baby and said, "Have you thought of a name?" "I''ve already decided on the name." "What''s his name?" "Qin Feiyang." Xian Guiying was stunned for a long time before her eyes widened. "Qin Feiyang? Is it a good name?" Qin Gengxin raised his eyebrow and Xian Guiying immediately laughed. "You''re too uncreative, but it seems like the name is very nice to listen to." From then on, Qin Gengxin lived the life of a super father. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone came to drink wine and eat sumptuous meals. Qin Feiyang was always in Qin Gengxin''s arms, and everyone came to see the child. When everyone was eating, they directly pissed Qin Gengxin off, and Qin Gengxin just laughed and said that he would change the child''s clothes and diapers. As Secretary Dai watched Qin Gengxin carry his son, she sighed emotionally and said, "I told you before, I really wished to see Qin Gengxin take care of the child with you, and let him know how hard it was for you to take care of the child alone." Xian Guiying smiled at Qin Gengxin''s back as she watched him carry the child upstairs. She then said, "He''s been at a loss for what to do for a month. Many of his clothes have been ruined by his child''s urine and feces." "Guiying, I finally see the real and blissful smile on your face." Secretary Dai raised her glass and raised her eyebrow. Xian Guiying also smiled as she raised her glass and clinked it against hers. "I wish us all happiness." "Cheers!" -THE END-