He did not seek justice for Huang Xinju's death over the years. Instead, he used the illicit fortune to improve his life. How much family affection would he have now?Would he give up part of his fortune or even get into trouble with the authorities for a sister who had been dead for years?Xia Xi's heart sank instantly.Just then, she noticed from the glass panel in front of her that someone was staring at her in a corner not far behind her. She seemed to have seen this person... around Su Zhehan before!With that in mind, Xia Xi suddenly shuddered and turned around, only to find ordinary patients, their families, and medical staff behind her. She did not see the person she had just seen.'I'm... being followed!'Did Su Zhehan send someone to follow me?' Xia Xi's heart sank. If she had entered Huang Guoxing's ward and talked to Huang Guoxing just now, Su Zhehan would have known that she came to the hospital for Huang Guoxing!Perhaps Su Zhehan would bribe Huang Guoxing like how
As the court session approached, Deer City's media outlets also reported the relevant content. The news went viral, becoming the talk of the city.However, Xia Xi's history with Gong Nanting and Su Zhehan was brought up again. There were all sorts of comments online, including those who felt sorry for Gong Nanting and those who thought Su Zhehan was unlucky for having his former girlfriend and his current wife in a lawsuit. To make matters worse, both were half-sisters. How complicated! Others sympathized with Xia Xi and hoped she could get justice for herself.Of course, some netizens said Xia Xi deserved it. She was Su Zhehan's fiancée but seduced Gong Nanting and was sent to the mental hospital. They found it exhilarating.Xia Xi brushed off such comments.After experiencing so many things, she no longer cared about the opinions of people who did not matter.All she could think about was making Xia Huan pay—not only for sending her to a mental hospital but also for killing Nant
They thought their daughter hurt herself when she had a mental breakdown!Xia Huan only stated she knew nothing about it. She always thought her sister was ill, so she often visited Xia Xi in the hospital. During those times, Xia Xi had behaved like a real mental patient.All in all, the case was indeed as tough as Lawyer Gan said.Even if the final chain of evidence could prove that the Xia family committed bribery and that Xia Xi was abused in the hospital, Xia Huan could still get acquitted.The trial lasted three days.On the third day of the trial, the judge sentenced Mr. Xia and Xia Xi’s stepmother to three years in prison, while Xia Huan was acquitted on the spot.Xia Huan's face instantly burst into a smirk. Sure enough, she was not found guilty in the end! Su Zhehan still had some tricks up his sleeve!She still emerged as the winner!Lawyer Gan, who was at Xia Xi's side, consoled Xia Xi by saying, "In any case, at least two people have been sentenced now. As for Xia H
After a pause, Xia Huan said, "I also blame myself for not finding this out sooner. If Sis had trusted me more and told me the truth earlier, maybe I could have saved her sooner. I hope Sis will trust me after this incident. We’ll always be sisters!"The words were uttered with such affection that those who did not know them would think that she loved her sister very much.However, Su Zhehan was in no mood to watch Xia Huan play pretend. He asked the bodyguards to fend off the reporters and hurriedly got into his car with Xia Huan.As soon as he got into the car, Su Zhehan said expressionlessly, "I gave you what you requested. We’ll go to the hospital later and ask the hospital to give you a full-body check-up to prepare for Lil Heng's transfusion."The expression on Xia Huan's face changed. "Did you get me out only because of Lil Heng? Do you really have no feelings for me?"Su Zhehan said indifferently, "Do you think I'm supposed to feel anything for you today? What do you think
He tiredly rubbed his brow in the car. A great sense of weariness filled his body.Speaking of which, he did Xia Xi wrong today. However, he had to do it to save Lil Heng.'Besides, didn't Xia Xi betray my affections? Why should I feel guilty?' Su Zhehan thought to himself.Back at the Su family’s house, Old Master Su and Old Madam Su came over and asked, "How was it? Will Xia Huan help Lil Heng with his transfusion?""She’s receiving a body check-up in the hospital. Even if she refuses, I'll make her help Lil Heng with the transfusion," said Su Zhehan.Old Madam Su was finally relieved, but she could not help lecturing, "How could there be such a mother? Her son needs her blood, yet she wants to make a bargain using this! After Lil Heng recovers, divorce her no matter what. How could such a woman be the Su family's daughter-in-law?"Old Master Su had no objection to his wife's statement and agreed with her.He was also a little afraid of his daughter-in-law, Xia Huan. The Xia f
Had his heart died?Even though it was still beating, each beat seemed to bring a fit of sharp pain.It was worse than death!...After learning the verdict of the case, Ling Yiran called Xia Xi to comfort her. However, Xia did not sound upset in the phone call. Instead, she said confidently, "Xia Huan won't get away so easily. I’ll let the law punish her.""Is there new progress with Gong Nanting's car accident case?" Ling Yiran speculated because Xia Xi had told her that Xia Huan had something to do with the accident.Xia Xi replied, "Yeah, there’s some progress. The Gong family has also sent someone to keep an eye on Xia Huan to prevent her from escaping.""That's good," said Ling Yiran. She did not want to see someone like Xia Huan get away with murder either."By the way, how are you doing? How's the baby? Is everything okay?" Xia Xi asked."Everything's fine. I just have to get more rest," said Ling Yiran."That's good. I'll come to Shen City to see you when the matter
Although Sis Zhuo said nothing, Ling Yiran could sense that Sis Zhuo was missing Ye Wenming."As far as I know, he's currently in L city, recuperating in a mansion in the suburbs. He has passed over most of the company affairs to his subordinates. Only some decisions that affect the company are still made by him," said Yi Jinli."Do you think he really wants a clean break-up with Sis Zhuo?" Ling Yiran asked."I guess so. But if Zhuo Qianyun wants to get back together with him, it's not out of the question. Since Ye Wenming was willing to donate his kidney again to Zhuo Qianyun, could he refuse to be with Zhuo Qianyun if he learns that Zhuo Qianyun truly loves him?" Yi Jinli analyzed."I don't know if Sis Zhuo can take that step," Ling Yiran said with a sigh. If the doctor had not said that Sis Zhuo should not have too many emotional ups and downs in her current physical condition, she might have been unable to resist telling Sis Zhuo what Ye Wenming had done for her.The Ye family
Xia Huan made up her mind to transfer her funds and sell some of her shares during her stay in the hospital.She was afraid to sell them all for fear of arousing Su Zhehan's suspicions.However, even if she only sold a portion, it would be enough to ensure a lavish life for her.On the day of the transfusion, Lil Heng lay weakly in the hospital bed and said to Xia Huan, "Mommy, why haven't you come to see me? I've missed you."Xia Huan had nothing but disgust for the son who called her ‘Mommy’. He was becoming increasingly like Xia Xi!However, she still pretended to look like she missed him. "I've come to see you, haven't I? Lil Heng, don't worry. I’ll save you."Su Zhehan glanced coldly at Xia Huan, who was putting on an act. Then, he turned to look tenderly at his son, saying, "Alright, be good and get some sleep. You’ll slowly get better after you wake up."Lil Heng nodded obediently and closed his eyes.Su Zhehan turned to the medical staff nearby and said, "Let's get star
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he