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

The next day, as soon as Mengmeng woke up, she began to look around.

First, she ran to Gu Shiyu's room and found her brother's fairy butterfly obediently resting by the window, gently flapping its wings.

Sensing Mengmeng's arrival, it playfully circled around her a few times.

Mengmeng smiled with relief, then ran to her father's study.

Father Gu Yinshen's spirit butterfly was resting quietly to the side, showing no signs of distress.

Only Aunt Xue, Aunt Ping, and Auntie remained...

Upon learning that they had accompanied Gu Jingsi and Nan Yuan'er to their prenatal checkup, Mengmeng pouted and waited downstairs for a while.

Mengmeng secretly prayed that the sad scenes she dreamed about last night were not real.

Bored while waiting, Mengmeng went to the vegetable garden.

He carefully watered each vegetable with a small watering can.

The vegetables in the garden are lush and green, growing vigorously with vibrant green leaves that emit a faint fragrance.

Eggplants, cucumbers, bok choy, and tomatoes all hung with bright, shiny fruit, glistening with an oily sheen in the sunlight.

A gentle breeze blew, and the vegetable leaves swayed in the wind.

The little white fox and the little black cat were happily playing with a ball of yarn nearby.

The two little ones chased each other, tumbling and rolling on the grass, their yarn tangled up in a mess, occasionally letting out cute "squeak" and "meow" sounds.

In the distance, Mimi the leopard lazily lay on the edge of the field basking in the sun, her golden fur shimmering in the sunlight.

It occasionally lifts its eyelids to glance at the busy Mengmeng, lazily yawns, and like a guardian angel, always pays attention to the surrounding movements to ensure Mengmeng's safety.

at this time,

Three black luxury cars slowly drove into the gate of Gu Family Castle.

The car door opened, and the first person to get off was a graceful and elegant old woman in her fifties.

The old woman wore a gorgeous cheongsam, and her pearl necklace shimmered softly in the sunlight. Her makeup was exquisite, her eyes were indifferent, and her every move carried a hint of arrogance.

A timid little boy followed closely behind. The boy was Ji Mengran's son, Lele. His eyes darted around, avoiding direct eye contact with anything around the Gu family, appearing fearful and uneasy.

Ji Mengran was the last to get off the bus.

She was dressed particularly luxuriously today, in a gorgeous gown, and the scar on her face had faded considerably; after applying foundation, it was almost invisible.

Ji Mengran's lips curled up slightly, her eyes revealing pride and disdain.

His gaze swept across the garden and landed directly on Mengmeng in the vegetable garden.

Mengmeng frowned as soon as she saw Ji Mengran.

It's that weird auntie who ruined the tiramisu cake last time and tried to kick her out...

Her previous encounter had already made her realize just how snobbish and vain Ji Mengran was.

Mengmeng gripped the water bottle tightly in her little hands, her face displeased; she didn't want to say another word to this woman.

So she lowered her head slightly, intending to quietly return to the castle to hide away and not let these three people affect her mood.

"stop!"

Seeing that Mengmeng was about to leave, Ji Mengran immediately shouted fiercely.

He then strode over to the elegant lady and said in a deliberately resentful tone, "Mom, this is that little girl, Mengmeng."

Yin Shen would rather adopt an outsider like her than let our Lele into the Gu family!

Her tone was bitter, tinged with obvious resentment.

Lele, standing next to her, simply watched Mengmeng silently, her expression indifferent.

Upon seeing this, Ji Mengran's expression changed. She turned slightly to the side and, taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention, pinched Lele's waist hard with her hand.

Lele's eyes immediately welled up with tears from the pain, and she couldn't help but whisper, "Mommy..."

Her eyes were filled with tears of grievance.

Seizing the opportunity, Ji Mengran pretended to feel sorry for Lele and took her hand, complaining to the lady next to her, "Mom, look how wronged Lele is!"

This is your precious grandson! You can't let him suffer like this; you have to stand up for him!

Madam Gu merely glanced at Ji Mengran and Lele, her face showing little emotional fluctuation.

She was Gu Yinshen's mother, who had been seriously ill and bedridden just a month ago, her health on the verge of collapse. But now, her face was rosy, her eyes sharp, showing no signs of illness, and instead exuding a strong and vigorous aura.

All of this is thanks to Ji Mengran.

A month ago, Ji Mengran brought a magical butterfly to her bedside. The mysterious power emanating from the butterfly dispelled Madam Gu's illness, as if she had regained her vitality.

Now, all her physical indicators are close to those of her youth, which can almost be described as giving her a second life.

She felt grateful to Ji Mengran, but she also understood that Ji Mengran had not saved her selflessly, but rather to make her a supporter in her struggle for a position in the Gu family.

Therefore, when Ji Mengran suggested returning to China to fight for Lele's legal status, she agreed without hesitation.

The purpose of this trip was not only to help Ji Mengran, but also to avenge himself and to see her two sons who had broken his heart.

Her second son, Gu Jingsi, returned to the country when she was critically ill, for the sake of that little girl named Mengmeng; while her eldest son, Gu Yinshen, disappointed her utterly. She begged to see him one last time while she was on her sickbed, but he ruthlessly refused.

Now that she has regained her health, she naturally wants to return and take control of her son's life again.

She glanced coldly at Ji Mengran standing to the side. Although she didn't have much affection for this woman, she was happy to accept it as long as she could use her to cause trouble in the Gu family and seek justice for herself.

After all, her two sons were no longer under her control.

Since Nan Yuan'er and Ruolan appeared, everything has started to slip out of her control.

Now, she finally has the opportunity to take them all back.

Old Madam Gu's gaze sharpened further as she coldly commanded Mengmeng, "..."

"Come here, let me take a good look at you."

Mengmeng stepped back slightly, warily dodging.

Madam Gu frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face.

He ordered the bodyguard beside him, "Bring her here."

Several bodyguards immediately approached Mengmeng.

Just as they reached out, a fierce leopard roar suddenly rang out, startling everyone.

The next second, Mimi the leopard leaped gracefully in front of Mengmeng.

His posture was fierce, and his eyes were cold.

He stared intently at the bodyguards, as if they would be attacked if they took another step forward.

The bodyguards were stunned by the sudden appearance of the leopard and retreated in all directions.

I never expected that this little girl could tame such a huge beast.

This leopard was seven or eight times the size of Mengmeng, and its imposing presence was terrifying.

Mengmeng breathed a sigh of relief and smiled sweetly.

She reached out and gently stroked the leopard's fur, saying in a soft, sweet voice:

"Thank you, Mimi! You're amazing! You can protect me!"

Mimi lowered her head after being praised by Mengmeng, and obediently rubbed her head against Mengmeng's palm.

In stark contrast to their fierce demeanor, they were incredibly affectionate.

The scene before them caused Old Madam Gu and Ji Mengran to change their expressions slightly, while Lele was so frightened that tears welled up in her eyes. She stood timidly behind Ji Mengran, trembling and not daring to take another step forward.

Old Madam Gu narrowed her eyes slightly and coldly ordered the bodyguard beside her:

"Shoot, finish this beast off."