The obedient girl glances up, and the tyrannical tycoon kneels down to pamper her.

Pei Yuanzhou didn't get an apology from his sister, nor did he get any questions about Lin Zhengyu's infidelity. Instead, he found out that his sister had emptied the company's coffers.

Before he could angrily question the finance department staff about what had happened, his first action was to call the police.

Pei Youyou isn't that bold; Lin Zhengyu must be behind it.

He then reported Lin Zhengyu to the police, alleging economic crimes and coercion of his sister, hoping the police would restrict the two men's movement as soon as possible.

The finance department staff said they received the call in the middle of the night. Miss Pei swore it was President Pei's order and even threatened them, leaving them no choice but to comply.

The poor working class had no idea about all the things going on behind the scenes.

Pei Yuanzhou nearly fainted from anger.

"It seems something big has happened to the Pei family." Kuang Ye was discussing cooperation at the Xing family headquarters. With his brother there, the cooperation was a natural progression. After finishing his business, he was resting in his brother's huge office when he suddenly received a message from Assistant Shen saying that Pei Yuanzhou had gone to the police station.

Xing Yanzhao wasn't surprised at all. He looked down and flipped through the documents, then signed them. He was tired of signing so many documents, but he couldn't just give up.

Not only can we not give up, we have to work even harder.

As Luo Huai's belly grew bigger day by day, and as her pregnancy progressed, she needed someone to take care of her and the frequency of prenatal checkups would increase, he needed to free up some time during this period.

Kuangye was speechless when he saw that Kuangye completely ignored him.

Xiao Chen immediately scurried over and said, "President Kuang, guess what big thing has happened?"

Looking into his cunning eyes, and then at his brother's hardworking expression, Kuangye realized what he meant and asked, "My brother made this?"

“How could Brother Xing do something illegal?” Xiao Chen said with a smile. “Brother Xing is just adding fuel to the fire and pretending not to see it. The Pei family was betrayed by their son-in-law Lin Zhengyu, and Miss Pei may also be involved.”

“Pei Youyou is really…” Kuang Ye clicked his tongue in disgust, “It’s an eye-opener.”

It is truly rare to see a woman who conspires with her husband to drain her family's coffers.

"Pei Yuanzhou is only finding out now? Didn't Lin Zhengyu run away long ago?"

“He can’t escape.” Xing Yanzhao finally looked up, put down his pen, and gently rubbed his sore wrist. “He can’t leave Ningcheng. As for where he’s hiding, that depends on Officer Qu’s abilities.”

Kuangye sometimes finds his brother terrifying. Do you think you can be safe and sound just by keeping a low profile and withdrawing from the public eye? His brother is always sharp-witted and usually won't be satisfied until he has someone torn to pieces.

"It's not time to leave work yet, where are you going?"

"I have a prenatal checkup later." Xing Yanzhao glanced at him. "People who don't have girlfriends wouldn't understand."

"?" Kuangye watched him take his coat and leave, then followed closely behind. "Why are you making personal attacks?"

Xing Yanzhao didn't have time to personally pick up Luo Huai, but he called Xing Yurou over instead.

Originally, Luo Huai didn't want anyone from the Xing family, except for the two elders, to know that the child was still alive, but Xing Yuru was a special case.

Xing Yuru knew that her brother and sister-in-law trusted her, which was why they didn't hide anything. She was also very discreet about what she said. Whenever her parents lamented that Luo Huai's child hadn't survived, she remained silent.

Anyone who knows Luo Huai even a little bit can tell from her clothes that she is pregnant; she has always liked all kinds of belts.

After being discharged from the hospital, she never wore a brace, and her clothes and skirts were all loose and comfortable.

Xing Yuru's smile never faded after she met her sister-in-law. She kept looking at her, either at her or at her belly, while muttering to herself.

"Baby, remember, your aunt also accompanies your mom to her prenatal check-up, it's not just your dad."

Luo Huai touched her increasingly pregnant belly and replied, "Auntie, the baby knows."

The two smiled at each other and went to the hospital to meet up with Xing Yanzhao.

For wealthy people, prenatal checkups are not troublesome. They have their own private channels and doctors, and all they need to do is sit or lie down and cooperate.

Xing Yanzhao carried the report in his bag, following him everywhere.

The doctor said the baby was developing very well. Xing Yanzhao was always concerned about Luo Huai's health and asked the doctor what supplements Luo Huai needed. Although he had already hired a nutritionist, he still did most of the work himself.

The nutritionist always felt that Mr. Xing and his wife were the most satisfying client she had ever worked for—high pay and little work.

When Xing Yuru was about to leave after her prenatal checkup, she received a call from her mother asking where she was.

"With my older brother." She didn't say where or what they were doing.

Luo Huai and Xing Yanzhao looked up and saw that Xing Yuru had already hung up the phone and said, "My mother needs to talk to me. I'll go back first, and I won't be going back to Binjiang Bay tonight."

"Is something the matter?" Luo Huai couldn't help but ask with concern.

“Mom didn’t say anything.” Xing Yuru knew what she was thinking. “Sister-in-law, don’t worry. It’s definitely not about asking me to go on another blind date. Now, the eldest brother is the one in charge of the Xing family.”

Luo Huai nodded in relief and then asked, "Has Lin Zhengyu contacted you during this time?"

Xing Yuru shook her head.

Xing Yanzhao instructed her: "Don't have any contact with Lin Zhengyu. The Pei family is in trouble, and it's related to Lin Zhengyu. There will be an arrest warrant soon. When you get back, remind your mother not to contact him anymore."

"An arrest warrant?" Xing Yuru had no idea what it was. She felt uneasy. "Has something serious happened?"

"Okay." Xing Yanzhao reminded her again not to have any more contact with Lin Zhengyu. "If Lin Zhengyu comes looking for you, run away when you see him. Run to a crowded place. Also, remember to call us."

Xing Yuru is now very obedient to her brother and sister-in-law, and nodded.

She quickened her pace to find her mother, wanting to tell her about this as soon as possible, just to be on the safe side.

Following the location sent by her mother, she drove there.

It's a seaside villa under my mother's name, located on the outskirts of the sea. She often comes here to play; it's quiet and beautiful.

She skillfully entered the door using the password, but didn't see her mother. She called out a few times, but no one answered, so she decided to look around.

The autumn evening was a bit chilly, and being by the sea, the sea breeze was fierce, causing Xing Yuru to quickly pull her coat tighter.

She saw a light ahead and followed it, where she heard her mother's voice.

"Mom, so you're here." Xing Yuru pushed open the door and saw not only her mother wearing a white shawl, but also Pei Youyou sitting to the side.

She didn't recognize him at first glance.

How could Pei Youyou have become so thin?

Even in her autumn clothes, she looked thin, tired, and even a little dazed. It took her a while to turn her head and look at me.

Xing Yuru suddenly realized what was happening and stepped forward to ask, "What are you doing here? Pei Youyou, the Pei family has been looking for you like crazy."

Upon hearing that the Pei family was looking for her, Pei Youyou sneered and said weakly, "Looking for me? They want to use me to exchange for the Pei family's wealth and glory, don't they?"

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.

This state...

Xing Yuru turned to her mother and asked, "Mom, what's going on?"

"She's pregnant, and something happened at home, so she's not in a good mood." Xing's mother didn't like Pei Youyou, but she was mindful of the child Lin Zhengyu was carrying, which is why she patiently told her to take her medicine.

Pei Youyou hesitated to eat.

Xing Yuru called her mother aside and whispered, "Mom, why are you with Pei Youyou? Doesn't she have a second brother?"

"Your second brother..."

"Mom, my eldest brother said that my second brother got into trouble. It's best if we don't contact him. Pei Youyou, let your second brother take care of him himself."

"You know?" Xing's mother asked with a complicated expression.

"Mom, you already knew?" Xing Yuru didn't know the specifics, but her mother already knew that her second brother had done something wrong, so why was she still helping him to deal with Pei Youyou?

The roar of a car engine came from downstairs; judging by the sound, someone was coming.

"Second brother?" Xing Yuru looked at her mother in disbelief. Her mother called her with a complicated and helpless expression. She shook off her mother and remembered what her eldest brother had reminded her of that afternoon. She took her phone out of her bag and walked out.

"Yu Rou!" Xing's mother grabbed her daughter, shaking her head as she pressed down on her phone. "Yu Rou, that's your second brother, the second brother who watched you grow up. She wouldn't harm us!"

The footsteps grew closer and closer, reaching the doorway.

"Yu Rou, it's been a long time." Lin Zhengyu looked at her with a smile.

Xing Yuru felt a shiver run through her body, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.