She abandoned her husband first, then her children, and was ecstatic after the divorce.

Lin Yuyan fell into deep thought, and after a long while, she said through gritted teeth.

"It can't be because of Jiang Jiuge again, can it?"

Shen Qiyan didn't speak, but the expression on his face was enough to prove that he also suspected that Zhou Lan was in contact with Jiang Jiuge in private.

Unfortunately, this matter also involved Lin Yuyan.

Based on Zhou Lan's attitude, it can be basically deduced that Jiang Jiuge said something to Zhou Lan.

However, they had never had any contact with Jiang Jiuge before, and their understanding of Jiang Jiuge was limited to reports from various media outlets.

Since there was no prior grudge, why did Zhou Lan's attitude change so drastically because of Jiang Jiuge?

Unless, as Lin Yuyan said, Jiang Jiuge is indeed Lin Qingran.

Lin Yuyan couldn't help but shiver.

If that's really the case, then what exactly is Lin Qingran's intention?

Does she really hold a grudge against them for what happened in the past and intend to take revenge?

"Don't overthink it. Anyway, I think even if Lin Qingran wanted revenge, she wouldn't have a reason," Shen Qiyan said.

Lin Yuyan felt a little guilty.

Shen Qiyan was naturally upright and honest. After all, apart from favoring himself and treating Lin Qingran badly, he had not done anything particularly bad.

Lin Yuyan was different; she knew perfectly well what she had done.

"Brother, we absolutely cannot let her make a comeback," Lin Yuyan said in a low voice, forcibly suppressing her fear.

Shen Qiyan scoffed, "Lin Qingran is practically dead on the surface. Even if she comes back, what good will it do? The Lin family won't accept her, much less give her a single penny of her property."

Shen Qiyan didn't seem to care about this matter.

He actually felt that Zhou Lan and Lin Yuyan were being a bit too cautious.

Lin Yuyan clenched her fist slightly, but remained silent.

She couldn't confess to Shen Qiyan that she had previously framed Lin Qingran, so Lin Qingran had a reason to retaliate against her.

He could only feign composure, nodding and pretending to agree with Shen Qiyan's meaning.

But my heart was filled with unease.

No, Lin Qingran absolutely cannot live in this world.

Lin Yuyan thought bitterly to herself.

-

"They left?"

Inside the mall, Lin Qingran leisurely sipped her milk tea and asked a question.

Xiao Zhou nodded. "They've already left."

Lin Qingran scoffed, "I really didn't expect that it would be Shen Qiyan who personally came to pick up Lin Yuyan."

It's likely that Zhou Lan sent Shen Qiyan to forcibly take Lin Yuyan away.

However, Lin Qingran found it strange. Since Zhou Lan had not explicitly announced her identity to the public, it meant that she must have wanted to keep the truth a secret for some reason.

But now that she has asked Shen Qiyan to come in person, she must find a suitable reason. Otherwise, given how much Shen Qiyan dotes on Lin Yuyan, he would never take action.

Lin Qingran was very curious whether this reason was the truth or something Zhou Lan had carefully fabricated.

"Sister, you don't need to think so much," Bo Ye said.

"In any case, it proves that Zhou Lan is indeed panicking now."

Lin Qingran chuckled, "Ultimately, she's still afraid that those things will be exposed, leading to the loss of her power."

Bo Ye scoffed, "What rights could she possibly have? They were taken away by Shen Pei'an long ago."

Lin Qingran raised an eyebrow. "But Zhou Lan is always cautious. She will definitely try every means to take back the power."

After finishing her milk tea, Lin Qingran slowly stood up.

"Alright, let's go."

The group took a flight that evening and returned to Yuncheng.

By this time, Lu Ziming had already landed in Yuncheng, and Jiang Yuanbai had sent Butler Zhao to personally bring Lu Ziming to the manor.

But Bo Ye is right, Lu Ziming is a man who values ​​pomp and circumstance.

Even though he is not as good as he used to be, it does not stop Lu Ziming from pursuing those superficial things.

When Lin Qingran entered the room, she saw Lu Ziming sitting on the sofa, looking rather unwell.

"Uncle Lu, you've worked hard. It's such a long way for you to come all the way to Yuncheng." Lin Qingran smiled as she walked up to him.

Lu Ziming snorted coldly, "Miss Jiang is really something. She clearly arranged to meet me and had already set a location, but suddenly changed her mind. This old man of mine has to keep flying around with you young people."

"Uncle Lu, don't be angry." Lin Qingran personally poured Lu Ziming a cup of tea.

"I also think that there are some things we need to talk about in a safe place."

Lu Ziming took the teacup and looked at Lin Qingran with some surprise.

"A safe place? What do you mean, Miss Jiang?"

"The literal meaning." Lin Qingran smiled.

"After all, Uncle Lu, you wouldn't want certain people to know that you've returned to China, right?"

Lu Ziming frowned deeply. "What do you know?"

"Uncle Lu, don't ask me what I know yet," Lin Qingran said.

"Take a good look at me. Do I look familiar?"

Lu Ziming looked Lin Qingran up and down with suspicion.

She's just an ordinary woman, at most beautiful and with an outstanding temperament, but she's not the kind of woman that people can remember after seeing her.

Or is she trying to say that she is a debt from her past romantic escapades?

Lu Ziming admitted that he had indeed been a womanizer in the past, but when he was young, Lin Qingran was probably still a little girl.

Even if he were a womanizer, his affairs wouldn't reach her level.

But Lin Qingran just stared at Lu Ziming indifferently, without saying a word.

This forced Lu Ziming to take things seriously. He looked at Lin Qingran for a while and suddenly gasped.

Lin Qingran smiled, lowered her head, played with the ring on her hand, and slowly said.

"Actually, I don't look like my mother at all; I look more like my father. I wonder if my face reminds Uncle Lu of someone from the past?"

Lu Ziming couldn't help but stand up, looking at Lin Qingran in surprise.

"You, you are..."

Lin Qingran met Lu Ziming's eyes, "Actually, Uncle Lu is also looking forward to this day, isn't he?"

Lu Ziming slumped back onto the sofa, feeling somewhat powerless, and muttered to himself.

“I did hope that day would come, but in recent years I’ve stopped expecting it.”

Lu Ziming turned to look at Lin Qingran, "Although I have been abroad for many years, I am not completely unaware of the news in China. A couple of years ago, news came that the Lin family's biological daughter was found, but died in childbirth."

Lu Ziming looked at Lin Qingran with increasing confusion. "It's my fault for not showing up in time or trying to get a picture of Miss Lin. But I can't understand how a dead person can come back to life?"

Lin Qingran slowly curled the corners of her lips, her tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.

"Perhaps it's because my life wasn't meant to end."