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Jiang Mian did not hear Lu Bozhou's earlier mutterings.

She simply felt that it was normal for Lu Bozhou not to want her to have children. Just as Song Wan had told Xiao Shitou.

It must be to protect the rights of the little stone.

Jiang Mian was fine; she didn't mind and was willing to protect Xiao Shitou's rights.

However... I still can't help but think of myself in my past life.

Little Stone wasn't the child he had hoped for either.

This man doesn't seem to like children.

But he was obsessed with her body.

She had been taking all the necessary precautions, but she still got pregnant.

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Mian felt a mix of joy, worry, and trepidation.

Lu Bozhou was worried that he might not want the child. As it turned out, his worries were justified.

Lu Bozhou was never happy about her pregnancy.

It was even full of blame.

Because he took very good measures, there shouldn't have been any unexpected problems.

Moreover, he later discovered that all the condoms in his house had been punctured.

Jiang Mian had no idea why this was happening; it wasn't her doing at all, but she couldn't defend herself.

Jiang Mian had also wondered if it was because her pregnancy was not expected at the time.

So her entire pregnancy wasn't very smooth, and she even died during childbirth. Was it all... her retribution?

When Jiang Mian received Gong Yan's call, she was busy in the kitchen.

She wasn't feeling well; her back was very sore.

But I still plan to make some desserts.

A delicious aroma wafted from the oven in the kitchen.

Gong Yan said on the phone, "What are your plans? Tell me."

Jiang Mian, however, did not intend to say it over the phone.

She simply said, "I'll come find you later. I made you some food. Let's talk about this when we meet."

Gong Yan remained silent for a moment on the other end.

Jiang Mian wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she seemed to vaguely hear Gong Yan let out a soft sigh.

“Okay,” Gong Yan said.

Jiang Mian felt that Gong Yan might have already seen through what she wanted to say.

It seems like this has always been the case since I was a child; it's hard for me to hide my thoughts from Gong Yan.

But Jiang Mian still finished making the desserts, packed two portions, and went out.

The driver dropped her off downstairs at Gongyan Law Firm.

She went upstairs, and the receptionist recognized her and told her to just go in.

Jiang Mian went inside and stood outside Gong Yan's office. Last time, the lock on the door was a bit broken, so it couldn't be closed properly, which is why she heard the conversation coming from inside.

This time, however, the office door was simply left open.

The sound came from inside.

"Sister Yan, tell me the truth, who exactly is she?"

"I'm telling the truth, and how would I know who she is?"

“Others may not know, but you definitely know. There’s nothing you, Gong Yan, don’t know.” Jiang Yu’s voice was very certain, and he even raised his voice a few decibels when he said this.

But she quickly lowered her voice, which became somewhat pleading, "Sister Yan, please, just tell me. I've been thinking about this all the time, I'm going crazy!"

"I know it's illogical! I know it's bizarre! I know all of that! But... people can't look that alike, how could they possibly look so alike?"

"Gong Yan! Tell me!"

Jiang Yu started by pleading, but later became somewhat anxious.

Jiang Mian stood outside listening, her steps faltering slightly.

She suddenly understood why the office door hadn't been closed.

Gong Yan knew she was coming, and Jiang Yu brought up the topic.

Gong Yan might be planning that if she happens to run into her, that would be perfect, letting her make her own decision.

And I just happened to run into it.

Jiang Mian pursed her lips, her fingers clenched tightly, and stood there for a while.

He stepped forward and gently knocked on the door frame.

The sounds in the office suddenly stopped.

Both of them looked towards the doorway.

Jiang Yu's expression was somewhat stunned, and his handsome face and eyes seemed to be a little red.

When Jiang Yu saw Jiang Mian walk in, he couldn't hold back his emotions.

Jiang Mian lifted the bag in her hand and said, "I made some desserts and brought them over. Since President Jiang is here, let's have some together."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Jiang Yu strode up and grabbed her shoulder.

Jiang Mian was taken aback, her eyes widened slightly, and her pupils contracted.

Jiang Yu lowered his eyes and stared intently at her. "Who exactly are you? Who...are you?"

Without waiting for her to speak.

Jiang Yu continued, "You're not Jiang Mian. Why would Jiang Mian bring food to Gong Yan? They're complete strangers. You're Jiang Mian. Only Jiang Mian would bring food to Gong Yan, afraid that she'd get thin from hunger if she didn't eat a single bite."

Jiang Yu was clearly referring to the same name.

But everyone present knew that he wasn't referring to the same name.

Jiang Yu looked at her, and Gong Yan was also looking at her.

It was as if everyone was waiting for her answer, waiting for her choice.

Jiang Mian pursed her lips and secretly clenched her fingers.

But in the end, the words she uttered were not an admission of her identity.

She repeated, "President Jiang, would you like to have some with me? I made a lot; I'm going to take it to Little Stone's grandparents' place later."

Jiang Yu lowered his eyes and stared at the woman.

Looking at her trembling lips and eyelashes, and her tightly clenched fingers.

For some reason, he suddenly found himself unable to press the matter any further.

It seems there's no need to press for an answer anymore, nor is a definitive one required.

Jiang Yu sighed softly, "I'm not eating anymore, I'm leaving now."

After Jiang Yu left Gong Yan's office.

After a long while, Jiang Mian finally let out a long sigh and looked at Gong Yan.

"You did it on purpose."

Gong Yan walked up to her. "You're so spineless. You're always so soft-hearted towards Lu Bozhou. I was thinking that if more people came along to put pressure on you, maybe it would be somewhat effective. Who knew..."

Gong Yan took the bag of desserts from her hand, took out an almond cookie from it, and put it in her mouth.

He continued, "...You've been exceptionally successful in this matter, managing to stick to it so much."

Jiang Mian said in a low voice, "Let's wait a little longer. He's not in a good state right now. If I make a scene with him now, it will feel like I'm trying to drive him to his death."

"I really want you to force him to his death." Gong Yan chewed on a biscuit, saying the coldest words.

“I never intended to drive him to his death. So, let’s wait and see.” Jiang Mian looked at Gong Yan. “I’m not spineless, Yan Yan. He’s Xiao Shitou’s father. The child loves him very much.”

Upon hearing Xiao Shitou's name, Gong Yan remained silent.

Jiang Mian stayed with Gong Yan for quite a while before leaving.

Gong Yan said to her, "You're just here to kill time until it's time to pick up your child from school. You must have a lot of free time."

"I'm still a college student, hehe." Jiang Mian stood up and said goodbye to her. "I'm leaving now. After all, kindergarten lets out early, while office workers have to continue working."

"Get lost." Gong Yan waved her hand.

Jiang Mian went downstairs and was just about to look for her driver's car when a sports car pulled up in front of her.