My ex-husband got engaged, I was reborn, and the young master of Beijing's elite circle went cr

Zhou Ning's words startled Jian He.

Is there a relationship between Cheng Yan and Ling Jun?

Zhou Ning brought her mouth close to Jian He's and whispered a story to her.

"Sister-in-law, you absolutely mustn't tell anyone about what I'm telling you, okay?"

“Ling Jun and Brother Ayan are indeed related. Ling Jun is actually Brother Ayan’s cousin. Do you know Brother Ayan’s aunt Luo Ye? Ling Jun is the child she had with a businessman.”

"Back then, after that businessman got together with Luo Ye, he lied to her and abandoned her after she gave birth to Ling Jun. Luo Ye was heartbroken and left for another place, where she remarried. Later, the businessman went bankrupt, and Ling Jun was left without anyone to care for her."

"Luo Ye was afraid that Ling Jun's appearance would affect her family and dared not accept Ling Jun's existence. Uncle Cheng missed his relationship with his aunt and did not want such a scandal to affect his aunt, so he took it upon himself to ask his friend to adopt Ling Jun."

"Ling Jun is pitiful. He was not loved by his father or mother. Only when he came to his adoptive parents' home did he truly feel a little warmth. Ever since Brother Ayan learned of his existence, he has taken special care of him and been particularly tolerant of him. This is the main reason why Ling Jun dares to be presumptuous in front of him."

"Sister-in-law, don't overthink it. I can assure you that Brother Yan and Ling Jun are innocent. Brother Yan likes women. We've been doing this for almost twenty years, so we know him very well. He's liked women ever since he was five years old."

"I can see it now, Brother Yan has feelings for you!"

……

Zhou Ning's words not only clarified Ling Jun's background but also dispelled Jian He's doubts.

However, Tu Qing's matter was like a thorn stuck in her heart, making her feel as if she had a hard lump in her throat.

"What about Tu Qing?"

Taking this opportunity, Jian He asked Zhou Ning about Tu Qing.

Zhou Ning shook her head and said, "I don't know much about Tu Qing. I only know that she has been very mysterious since she was a child. After Brother Ayan returned to Beijing, she became Brother Ayan's family doctor. As for anything else, I don't know anything else."

Zhou Ning told Jian He everything she knew.

Before they knew it, it was lunchtime. Tired and hungry from playing, everyone rushed to the restaurant for lunch.

Jian He has a habit of taking a nap in the afternoon. After eating a few bites, she prepared to go back to her room to rest.

Unexpectedly, on her way back to her room, she ran into Aunt Zuo and Zuo Feng.

Upon seeing Jian He, Aunt Zuo, the wife of an official, took the initiative to greet her.

“Jian He…”

"Hello, Aunt Zuo."

Jian He stopped in her tracks and greeted Aunt Zuo with a smile. After all, Aunt Zuo was Cheng Yan's stepmother, and if she were to marry Cheng Yan in the future, Aunt Zuo would be her stepmother-in-law.

"Jian He, where's A Yan?"

Aunt Zuo asked about Jian He, and Jian He pointed in the direction of the restaurant and said, "He's still having lunch."

Aunt Zuo took Jian He's hand and led her to a quiet place. She asked Jian He questions with a worried expression. Zuo Feng, who was standing next to Aunt Zuo, remained silent, his face cold and his hand in his pocket.

"Jian He, I heard that A Yan is injured. Is he seriously injured?"

Aunt Zuo's tone was full of concern for Cheng Yan, which made Zuo Feng, who was standing next to her, feel a little jealous.

Jian He replied, "It's not too serious, but it's not minor either. His lower back was probably injured, and he needed about five or six stitches."

"Oh dear, how could he be so badly injured? This child didn't even call his father to tell him he was hurt. It's really worrying."

Aunt Zuo genuinely cares about Cheng Yan.

Unfortunately, Cheng Yan might not be moved by her concern.

Jian He added, "Don't worry, Aunt Zuo, his wound has healed quite a bit. After all, he's young and has a good constitution. It won't be long before he recovers."

Aunt Zuo was still worried and said to Jian He, "This child has never known how to take care of himself. Jian He, now that he's dating you, you should take better care of him."

"Aunt Zuo is very happy to see you all doing well. Ah Yan has suffered a lot since he lost his mother at a young age."

"Aunt Zuo just wants him to be with you and have a good time together in the future."

Aunt Zuo's words of advice made Jian He realize that she was not a bad person.

Jian He couldn't bear to refuse her kindness, so she thought for a moment and said, "Alright... Aunt Zuo, don't worry, I'll try my best to care for him more."

"Alright then, I'll be going now. Don't tell Ayan that I was here."

After explaining things to Jian He, Aunt Zuo didn't want to linger there any longer. She pulled Zuo Feng along and prepared to leave.

Zuo Feng complained to Aunt Zuo, somewhat displeased.

"Mom, you called me out of bed early this morning to come to Xishan with you, just to say such useless things?"

"He's not your biological son. Even if you care about him so much, he might not appreciate it."

Zuo Feng's words made Aunt Zuo's brows furrow sharply.

She rebuked him sharply, "How can you talk like that? What do you mean he's not my biological son? He's your Uncle Cheng's son. From the moment I married your Uncle Cheng, he became my son."

Zuo Feng pursed his lips, clearly dissatisfied with what Aunt Zuo had said.

He added, "You treat him like a son, but he might not treat you like a mother. Mom, I advise you to calm down and stop wasting your time."

Zuo Feng's words infuriated Aunt Zuo, so she reached out and lightly slapped Zuo Feng on the back a few times.

"Ah Feng, stop talking so much. You'd better not let anyone else hear these things, or you know what the consequences will be."

Aunt Zuo pulled Zuo Feng away in a hurry.

Aunt Zuo felt a mix of emotions.

As Zuo Feng said, no matter how much she cares about Cheng Yan, Cheng Yan will not treat her as his mother.

However, no one knew that the more she treated Cheng Yan and Cheng Xue, the less guilty she felt.

Even if Cheng Yan doesn't appreciate her efforts, she will continue to do so. She married Cheng Gang, so she has a responsibility to be a good stepmother.

……

Jian He's mind was not on Aunt Zuo and her son. She did not linger in the hall and went straight back to her room.

After changing into her pajamas, she lay down on the bed, scrolling through her phone trying to fall asleep.

A few minutes later, Cheng Yan returned after lunch. He opened the door and looked at Jian He lying on the bed. Jian He rolled her eyes at him, then changed her position and continued fiddling with her phone.

Her disregard for him left Cheng Yan feeling extremely frustrated.

A man as noble as him actually stumbled in front of Jian He.

He had to subdue Jian He.