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

"Who am I?" Ji Mengran asked in return.

What identity should I use to introduce myself?

She was neither Gu Yinshen's lover nor his mistress. After years of entanglement, she was a complete loser.

"Are you Daddy's lover?" Sweetie asked tentatively.

Ji Mengran looked at Tian Tian in surprise, then smiled and asked, "Do I really want to?"

Sweetie shook her head.

Even lovers live in gilded cages. Not like her, so miserable, locked up in a dark, sunless basement—what difference is there between her and a sewer rat?

Seeing the pity and disdain in Tian Tian's eyes, Ji Mengran smiled bitterly and slumped to the ground. "In terms of relationship, you should be my son's half-siblings."

"You and Gu Yinshen have a child?" In her excitement, Tian Tian called out Gu Yinshen's name.

Ji Mengran looked at her suspiciously, "Did you just call Gu Yinshen's name?"

"Hmm, is that not allowed?" Sweetie asked back.

Ji Mengran commented with a smile, "Ruolan seems gentle on the surface, but the children she raises are just so-so."

Sweetie didn't argue with her about what she said. Now that she knew her relationship with Gu Yinshen was that of enemies, Gu Yinshen was a good collaborator for her.

Remembering that she had just mentioned a child, Tian Tian immediately asked, "Your son? He's still alive?"

"I think so," Ji Mengran said. "Even if Gu Yinshen hates me, he wouldn't lay a hand on a child. Besides, that child has his blood in his veins."

"Have you thought about leaving?" Sweetie asked again.

Ji Mengran looked up at her, smiled, and pointed to the surroundings. "What do you think? If you had to stay in a place like this every day, would you be willing to stay here for the rest of your life?"

"So, what if I could help you get out of here? Would you cooperate with me?" Sweetie offered an olive branch.

Hearing these words, Ji Mengran was moved.

She'd been here for at least a month, and she even thought she might die here, not necessarily ever getting out. Now that someone was asking her if she wanted to leave, of course she hoped to walk out alive.

"You'll help me? What makes you think you can help me?" Ji Mengran wanted to leave, but she was also rational. She didn't know whether the suddenly appearing Tian Tian was a good person or a bad person to her.

“If you trust me, I can get you out of here. If you don’t trust me, then there’s no need to continue talking. I’ve been here for quite a while now, so I should leave.” Tian Tian turned around, took two steps toward the door, then turned back to look at Ji Mengran. “I’m not in a hurry for your answer. Just give it to me when I come to see you next time.”

After saying that, she left the basement.

Ji Mengran desperately wanted to get out. She wanted to know if Ruolan was really alive, if there was truly no rift between her and Gu Yinshen, and if their relationship was still as good as ever. She also wanted to know where her son was.

Just as the door closed, Ji Mengran called out to Tian Tian's retreating figure, "I believe you. As long as you can take me away from here, I'll do anything you ask."

Sweetie wanted to hear those words, but she thought Ji Mengran would only agree next time. She didn't expect her to agree so quickly.

"Miss Sweetie, what are you doing here? Dinner is ready for you." Aunt Xue looked at Sweetie suddenly appearing at the basement door with a surprised expression.

I've been looking for her for a long time but haven't been able to find her. I never expected her to come here.

Aunt Xue quickly said, "Miss Tian Tian, ​​have you forgotten? The master doesn't allow people to come here. Let's hurry to the living room."

"Okay." Sweetie nodded in agreement.

As she approached the dining table, Tian Tian looked at the food and thought about the key in her pocket.

To avoid being discovered by Gu Yinshen, she had to return the key before they came back.

Thinking about it, she stood up from her chair and pushed the bowl in front of her in a huff, saying, "I don't want to eat anymore."

Are you teasing them?

Aunt Xue stood by the dining table, too angry to utter a single word.

She would say she was hungry and immediately demand that they prepare dinner. Once it was ready, she would say she didn't want to eat it.

Ignoring Aunt Xue, Tian Tian turned and walked upstairs.

Aunt Xue really wanted to curse her behind her back, but she knew that while she would feel good physically and mentally after doing so, trouble would follow.

Aunt Ping came over and tugged at Aunt Xue's arm. "Don't worry too much. If she doesn't want to eat, she doesn't have to. I'll put it in the refrigerator first. If she wants to eat it again, I can just heat it up."

"Sigh~" Aunt Xue sighed and started tidying up with Aunt Ping.

At the door, Gu Yinshen returned with Ruolan and the others.

"Brother, Mengmeng wants to frame this stone." Mengmeng held the stone in one hand, while Gu Shiyu pulled her other hand.

Ever since Gu Yinshen told Ruolan that they were pretending, the estrangement between the two was resolved, and their relationship actually warmed up a lot.

They played at the beach for a while before coming back, and Mengmeng collected a lot of pretty stones and seashells.

Seeing that Mengmeng was treating the seashells in her hands like treasures, Gu Shiyu said, "Brother will take you to the antique market tomorrow. Do you want to go?"

"Antique market?" Mengmeng asked back. "What's that? Is it a fun place?"

Gu Shiyu nodded, "Then take another day off tomorrow, and your brother will take you to the antique market."

Mengmeng was both happy and conflicted. "But Mengmeng didn't go to school today. Would it be bad to ask for another day off?"

“It’s alright, Mom will ask the teacher for another day tomorrow,” Ruolan chimed in from the side.

She's still young, and her studies aren't too demanding. Besides, with her intelligence, she's already mastered the basics of kindergarten.

On the contrary, going out to see unfamiliar things is a good learning opportunity for her.

Gu Yinshen chimed in, "It's decided then. Tomorrow, Yu will take Mengmeng to the antique market. She can buy whatever she sees, and Dad will pay for it."

"Mengmeng, this is a great opportunity, don't miss it," Gu Jingsi said with a smile.

Sweetie, who was on the second floor, listened to the lively conversation downstairs and looked down at the group of people in the courtyard from her balcony.

They were really insidious, even trying to disguise themselves to investigate her. Luckily, she was vigilant and didn't give herself away.

Hmph, so what if she's happy? Even if she leaves the Gu family, she won't let everyone have an easy time.

The group entered the living room, and Mengmeng smelled the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen, exclaiming, "It smells so good!"

Hearing these words, Aunt Ping and Aunt Xue came out of the kitchen.

Seeing Mengmeng instantly lightened their heavy mood.

"Sir, Madam, you're back."

"Aunt Xue, Mengmeng is hungry!"