The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

She called out sweetly, "Second brother, Mengmeng has come to bring you a little cake!"

Hearing that clear and innocent voice, Ji Mengran's already angry mood was further fueled.

Looking back at Mengmeng's incredibly cute little face, he was even more furious.

She sneered and shoved the tiramisu out of Mengmeng's hand.

The delicate cake was smashed on the ground, scattering into crumbs all over the floor.

Mengmeng's delicate little hand was also cut by Ji Mengran's diamond-encrusted ring, and blood immediately seeped out.

Mengmeng's eyes reddened, and tears of grievance welled up in her eyes.

She raised her hand, and drops of bright red blood fell onto the white hem of her dress, appearing particularly glaring.

"Waaah... the cake is gone..."

She sobbed softly, her voice filled with sadness and resentment.

Aunt Ping immediately stepped forward and angrily rebuked, "Ji Mengran, you've gone too far!"

When Aunt Xue saw that Mengmeng's little hand was bleeding, she was so angry that her face turned ashen.

She gestured forcefully in sign language, her emotions running high, trying to express her dissatisfaction with Ji Mengran in the strongest possible way.

Suddenly, a hoarse and strained voice came from her throat: "You wicked woman, get out!"

Although the pronunciation was inaccurate and the voice was hoarse, it was indeed a clear reprimand.

Aunt Ping and Ji Mengran were both stunned.

Aunt Ping, in particular, looked at Aunt Xue in surprise: "Aunt Xue, you...you weren't damaged in your vocal cords and will never be able to speak again?"

Aunt Xue herself was somewhat incredulous, touching her throat with tears welling up in her eyes.

"It's...it's Mengmeng, it's Mengmeng's butterfly..."

When the aggrieved little Mengmeng saw that Aunt Xue could speak, she felt a little better, even though her hand was still bleeding.

She said softly, "Aunt Xue's voice is really beautiful..."

Seeing the crumbs on the ground, she pouted again. It's a pity her second brother won't get to eat tiramisu...

Gu Shiche, who was upstairs, frowned slightly when he heard the argument below.

Although he wasn't in the mood for tiramisu, he wouldn't allow Ji Mengran to trample on Mengmeng's feelings.

He was about to go downstairs to stand up for Mengmeng when he heard Gu Yinshen's cold voice coming from afar.

"Who allowed Ji Mengran to come in?"

Gu Yinshen's voice was as piercing as a cold wind, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Ji Mengran froze instantly, turned around and saw Gu Yinshen pushing a wheelchair toward her, her face turning pale.

She tried to explain, but Gu Yinshen coldly interrupted her.

"Take your son and leave the Gu family immediately!"

Upon hearing Gu Yinshen's reprimand, Ji Mengran unconsciously clenched her hands together.

Aunt Ping stood aside and calmly explained, "Sir, she brought up the old lady and said that she was the future Mrs. Gu, so the security guards let her in."

Gu Yinshen's brows were furrowed, and his face was ashen.

"Don't let her in again. The old lady doesn't live in my house."

I have only one wife, and that is Ruolan.

His tone was firm, as if every word carried a sharp blade, piercing deeply into Ji Mengran's heart.

Ji Mengran was so humiliated and indignant after being publicly humiliated that she could barely stand.

She struggled to steady her breathing, her jealousy growing wildly like weeds in her heart.

Why could Gu Yinshen still harbor such sincere feelings for Ruolan even after she died? She was unwilling to accept this, and she wanted to expose the truth behind Gu Yinshen's deep affection.

In her opinion, there are no truly devoted good men in the world; they are all fake and pretending.

Three years ago, she was able to use schemes to get pregnant with Lele, give birth to Lele, ruin Gu Yinshen and Ruolan's marriage, and drive Ruolan to her death. Three years later, she can still successfully scheme against Gu Yinshen and bring Lele into the family...

Ji Mengran suppressed the humiliation in her heart, forced a smile, and took Lele's hand.

“I brought Lele to see Shi Che. He just lost his little black cat, so I brought Lele to keep him company.”

She nudged Lele's shoulder, gesturing for him to come forward and say, "Call me Daddy."

Lele called out timidly, "Daddy..."

However, before the word "father" could even land, Gu Yinshen angrily interrupted him: "Shut up! I don't have this son."

His gloomy gaze was filled with suppressed hatred.

Those eyes were like sharp blades, piercing straight at Lele.

Three years ago, at his and Ruolan's tenth wedding anniversary celebration, he was drugged by Ji Mengran. When he woke up, he was lying in bed with Ji Mengran. As a man, he was certain that no sexual activity had occurred that night…

However, the sight of them catching each other in bed still deeply hurt Ruolan. She was six months pregnant at the time and nearly miscarried due to her grief.

Just as Gu Yinshen was searching for evidence to prove his innocence, Ji Mengran appeared with a pregnancy test result and an amniocentesis bloodline test report.

The results showed that the child was indeed his.

Gu Yin was deeply shocked and couldn't explain himself.

He originally intended to deal with Ji Mengran secretly, but the elders of the Gu family protected her instead.

Ruolan, deeply hurt, left behind a divorce agreement and disappeared while eight months pregnant.

When Ruolan was found, she was already a corpse, and the child in her womb was gone; it was unknown whether she was alive or dead...

Ruolan's death and the whereabouts of her child remain a mystery...

Gu Yinshen pulled himself out of his memories, his eyes still bloodshot, filled with barely suppressed hatred.

Lele trembled at his gaze, tears welling up in her eyes, but she dared not cry out loud.

He clutched Ji Mengran's sleeve tightly, his voice choked with sobs, "Mom, let's go..."

Ji Mengran glanced down at the timid and cowardly child, feeling increasingly irritated and impatient.

Her eyes were full of disdain as she softly scolded, "Useless!"

Gu Yinshen looked coldly at the mother and son, his disgust undisguised.

He waved his hand and ordered his bodyguards, "Get them out of here."

Just before Ji Mengran was forcibly taken out of the gate.

Gu Yinshen looked at her coldly, his tone carrying an undeniable threat.

"Three years ago, the old lady threatened to kill herself, which is why we didn't send you to a deserted island to fend for yourselves."

Now that the old lady is plagued by illness and doesn't have much time left, how much longer do you think she can protect you?

Upon hearing this, Ji Mengran felt a chill run down her spine and collapsed outside the Gu family's gate.

The scorching sun made her feel hot all over, but her heart felt like it had fallen into an ice cave.

Looking back, the anger and resentment in my heart still surge.

Both she and Ruolan came from orphanages, but Ruolan had a smooth life, excelling in her studies and achieving success in her career. She even married the noble Gu Yinshen and became a royal duchess.

And what about her? That night, out of kindness, she went out to deliver a document for Ruolan, who was suffering from menstrual cramps, but was humiliated by thugs, which completely changed her fate and ultimately distorted her personality.

During the ten years of Ruolan and Gu Yinshen's marriage, she tried to seduce Gu Yinshen countless times, but he coldly rejected her and severely humiliated her each time.

She knew that Gu Yinshen must have advised Ruolan many times to break off their friendship, but Ruolan would feel guilty and remorseful because she was raped, and thus persuade Gu Yinshen to be tolerant.

After all, seduction has never been successful.

Ji Mengran knew that unless extreme measures were taken, Ruolan would never be able to leave Gu Yinshen.

So she stole Gu Yinshen's bodily fluids and became pregnant.

Ruolan indeed left in despair.

But she underestimated Gu Yinshen's deep affection. He would rather take her to have an abortion than let Ruolan get hurt. Fortunately, Old Madam Gu protected her, and she was able to give birth.

Years of jealousy and hatred were finally resolved at the moment of Ruolan's passing.

She felt a sense of exhilaration, as if she had finally avenged a great humiliation and the poor had turned their lives around!

now……

The old lady's days are numbered, and she must find an opportunity to take over the Gu family as soon as possible.

She gritted her teeth and vowed, "I will not give up so easily. Gu Yinshen, I will destroy your deep affection for Ruolan just like that."

Ji Mengran composed herself and, holding Lele's hand, prepared to leave.

As a result, Lele cried and wanted to find the little black cat.

Thinking of the secret hidden in that cat, Ji Mengran gritted her teeth and led Lele to search around the Gu family castle.

……

Seeing the lingering sorrow in Gu Yinshen's eyes, Mengmeng walked forward with tears in her eyes and gently tugged at his sleeve.

Looking up at her little face, she said softly, "Daddy, don't be sad, Mengmeng will be with you."

Gu Yinshen was touched by her innocent gaze.

"Mengmeng, were you scared? Don't be afraid, Ji Mengran won't come again. With Daddy here, no one can bully you."

This was the first time Mengmeng had felt protection and care from her father.

She was so moved that she didn't know what to say. She just nodded her little head, tears rolling down her cheeks, but she tried her best to put on a big smile.