No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

"Have you found out who the other party is?"

"The strange thing is that everyone is keeping quiet about the people behind the scenes. Obviously, they are in a high position and have great power, and even those people don't dare to offend them." This is the first time Zuo Xiangnan has seen such a situation in all these years. The entire capital city is protected by layers of people, and the people above have received a lot of benefits from the Jiang family. The Jiang family will know about many things in advance and avoid risks as much as possible. This time, things really came too quickly.

"Something happened at the construction site, and construction has been temporarily suspended. The news is that someone will take over the project from the Jiang family in a week. The people involved have been taken to the supervisory office for investigation. They should arrive at the hospital in about an hour." With the Jiang family in trouble, they can't escape either. The people behind the scenes obviously want to put aside the conflict and public opinion. For this reason, even the incident involving the Wang family has been suppressed. News from several media outlets has reached him. It is true that someone spent a lot of money to buy press releases to make this matter bigger.

The Jiang family has encountered a series of problems recently, and if this continues, it will affect the reputation of Jiang's Jewelry.

Pei Zhan pinched the bridge of his nose to suppress the pain in his head, and said in a somewhat tired tone, "You don't need to worry about this."

"in spite of?"

Pei Zhan: "The Inspectorate General Office has some connections with the Shen family. Given the relationship between the Shen family and the Jiang family, they won't ignore this. Only Shen Yebai can handle this matter."

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the inspectors will not be coming.

When Zuo Xiangnan heard his phone vibrate, he glanced at the message and said in surprise, "Just as President Pei predicted, we have the latest news that someone has taken action to suppress all the news about the Jiang family. Fortunately, this matter was discovered in time and did not cause a greater impact."

As usual, some inside stories about the entertainment industry were revealed, and the matter was quickly buried. The Jiang family's affairs were also downplayed as much as possible.

Rather than saying Pei Zhan didn't want to get involved, it would be more accurate to say that his mind was entirely on Jiang Hua. He stayed by her bedside without leaving her side. This time, Jiang Hua slept for a very long time. Even when the doctor came to examine her, he didn't forget to tell the man beside him, "Don't be nervous. This young lady is just too tired. Let her get some rest. Give her some IV fluids to maintain her nutrition. When she wakes up, she should eat on time and keep her in a good and stable mood."

"Thank you."

Pei Zhan stayed by her bedside for two days and two nights. Jiang Hua woke up once during that time, ate something, and then fell asleep again.

Seeing her weak and listless eyes, Pei Zhan's voice softened, "Chairwoman Jiang is alright, she's out of danger. Get a good night's sleep, she'll be fine tomorrow. Hmm?"

Jiang Hua squinted her sleepy eyes, a strange sense of familiarity creeping into her gaze…

Every time Jiang Hua is with Pei Zhan, she can unintentionally recall the past and the things that happened.

In the pitch-black little room, which was exceptionally cold that day, surrounded by airtight walls, five- or six-year-old Jiang Hua had only a tattered straw mat to sleep on. That night, she had a high fever and suddenly felt movement beside her in her sleep. When she opened her eyes, she seemed to meet a pair of eyes in the darkness. Then a quilt was put on her, and it smelled of smoke.

Five- or six-year-old Jiang Hua said weakly and disgustedly, "Your blanket stinks so badly, I'm going to faint from the stench."

The day she had a fever, Jiang Hua kept scolding him, which angered him. He was already difficult to talk to, and now this good-for-nothing wanted to talk to her even less.

Jiang Hua was stubborn at a young age, but she was also a coward; she didn't like to talk or talk to people.

She was imprisoned for three months, and the two of them didn't exchange more than ten words.

Jiang Hua vaguely remembered that the way she looked at that person was the same as how she felt when she looked at Pei Zhan's deep and somber eyes now, both conveying a sense of melancholy.

When Jiang Hua finally woke up completely for the second time, the ward was empty. A faint light shone through the heavy curtains. She didn't know what time it was; she had probably slept for too long. Her mind was blank. She could only vaguely hear Pei Zhan's voice coming from the next ward. The door wasn't closed tightly, and through the gap, Jiang Hua saw figures moving back and forth, as if something had happened.

Pei Zhan was reporting on the company's situation, downplaying the serious issues. The negative impact of the Jiang family's scandal has been largely suppressed, and the outstanding taxes have been paid in a timely manner. Previously... those two members of the Jiang family had embezzled several hundred million yuan of company funds before the incident, and now only a little over 80 million yuan remains.

The tax inspection department is still investigating the company's accounts.

Pei Zhan only reported some trivial matters.

Jiang Weiguo said, "You can handle these matters yourself. I trust you; you are capable of managing the company well."

"But speaking of which, I heard from Aunt Xu that my timely surgery was thanks to you?"

"Did you also hire those medical teams?"

Pei Zhan said, "I only learned by chance that Madam Bai had a close relationship with the attending physician, so I asked her for help. She contacted the vice president of the overseas branch and arranged a private plane, which is why I was able to arrive as soon as possible."

Jiang Weiguo nodded thoughtfully, "Once I recover, I will definitely visit her in person. I don't know if I could have survived the operation without her."

"What about Huahua? How is she?"

Pei Zhan: "Huahua is fine, she will wake up soon."

Jiang Weiguo suddenly remembered something and said, "I remember not long ago, Madam Bai sent an invitation, saying that she had adopted a daughter and invited all the major families to a banquet. It's probably around this time. I'm not feeling well, so I won't be going. You and Huahua can go instead. Choose some valuable gifts, and remember not to disappoint Madam Bai."

Pei Zhan replied, "Mm."

Thinking of the banquet, Jiang Weiguo still added with concern, "When you go there, you're bound to run into Huahua's rivals from before. Keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't get into any arguments with them."

"Is Chairman Jiang worried that Huahua will suffer a loss?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Weiguo smiled and shook his head, "I'm afraid the other party still can't get over their anger towards Huahua and will provoke her again. Huahua has always been one to seek revenge. I'm just afraid that the banquet will become a mess. In the past, Ye Bai was the one who cleaned things up, and Huahua was able to escape unscathed."

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Jiang Hua pushed open the door and saw the dimly lit hospital room with the curtains drawn, displaying company meeting reports on a projector. Upon seeing this, she frowned and immediately unplugged the projector. "Don't bring your company's messy business to the hospital," she said.

She blurted out the insults at Pei Zhan.

Jiang Weiguo smiled slightly, "It was my request, it has nothing to do with Pei Zhan. During this time, besides taking care of the company, he also had to protect you. This time you were kidnapped, and Pei Zhan took a knife for you. No matter what the grudge is, shouldn't you... make up with him?"

"For Dad's sake..."

Jiang Hua ignored him and sat down next to Jiang Weiguo, holding his hand. She found it was a little cold, so she tucked her father's hand under the covers. She then felt a deep gaze fall on her. His eyes were narrowed, but when he looked up at Jiang Weiguo again, Jiang Hua's eyes curved into a smile. "Whatever Dad says goes. Why would I hold it against him? After all... he has devoted himself to the Jiang family and given so much. It's only right that I give him a good look."

Jiang Weiguo knew that Jiang Hua's words were often disingenuous; the fact that she could say such things meant that she no longer cared much about the past.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have focused on Pei Zhan as soon as she came in.

"Are you scared?"

To reassure her father, Jiang Hua could only shake her head and say, "No, I'm not afraid at all. Because I know Dad won't let me get hurt."

Just like sixteen years ago, when she was abducted, she believed that her father would definitely find her.

Nothing in this world is more important than family; no one can compare.

For some reason, Jiang Weiguo's eyes revealed a trace of guilt and indebtedness. "The Wang family's situation is getting more and more serious. Many inspectors have already entered the area. They dare not act recklessly during this period. If you are tired, go shopping and see if there is anything you want to buy. Pei Zhan has already made arrangements with the school to help you get leave."

Previously, Jiang Weiguo had hoped that she would graduate from school and then join the company to help Pei Zhan. Now, Jiang Weiguo has no more expectations of Jiang Hua and only hopes that she can be safe and sound.

"Well, I see."

Jiang Hua stayed with Jiang Weiguo for a while before leaving to let him rest in peace. With Uncle Wang watching over him 24 hours a day and Xu Ma taking care of him, Jiang Hua had nothing to worry about.

The two left the ward together.

Pei Zhan watched her leave and walk into the ward. Just then, Zuo Xiangnan walked in and stopped, intending to follow. He heard Zuo Xiangnan whisper something in Pei Zhan's ear, and the man's brows furrowed slightly.

...

Song Qingran looked at the truckloads of clothes and expensive items that had been delivered, which had transformed her room, which was not originally hers, into a dreamlike space. Her dressing table was covered with incredibly expensive skincare and cosmetic products, all of which Mrs. Xia had personally selected for her at the mall.

Xia He said that besides clothing and makeup, the products used on the face are the most important. So they took her to do a skin test and then customized some expensive and special skin care products for her based on her condition. Each bottle was worth thousands or tens of thousands of yuan, and there was also a beauty salon VIP card with a lot of money on it.

Song Qingran: "Aunt Xia, I really don't need so many things, and... I already have so many clothes, I can't possibly wear them all."

Xia He felt it wasn't enough. She personally decorated this private room. "Of course, I have to take care of everything for you, no matter how small, and I can't be careless in the slightest. Actually, you don't need to feel guilty. You deserve all of this. If anyone bullies you, Auntie will help you get revenge. From now on, you will be Madam Bai's adopted daughter. As long as she's here, I'd like to see who dares to bully you."

"Even the eldest daughter of the Jiang family is not acceptable!"

Madam Bai walked over with a smile, "Why are you saying all this? Go try on the dress I made for you. I will personally announce at the banquet that you are now a member of the Bai family. This way, Xia He can rest assured that her beloved future daughter-in-law will no longer be bullied."

Song Qingran was completely bewildered. "Daughter-in-law?" She tilted her head and asked, somewhat confused, "Daughter-in-law... Aunt Xia, Aunt Bai, are you sure you're not mistaken? I don't understand what you're saying."

Mrs. Bai: "Still calling me Aunt Bai?"

Song Qingran was a little embarrassed, so she changed her address to "Mama Bai".

"That's right. Okay... Go try on the clothes and see if they fit. They were custom-made three months ago because I was worried you'd grow too big now."

"Okay." Song Qingran was led into the changing room by the maid.

Madam Bai looked at the person beside her, who still looked worried. She reached out and took Xia He's hand. "Alright, you're not young anymore, why are you still so sentimental? I know you're still indignant about Qingran being bullied at school, but haven't you gotten your revenge now?"

"Consider it a small punishment to teach the Jiang family a lesson."

“But… I haven’t had a chance to tell Pei Zhan about what you’ve done, and I don’t think he’ll just ignore it, so I advised you that this matter is not easy to handle, since it involves him.”

Xia He's eyes were filled with worry. "It was my oversight. I was so focused on avenging Qingran that I forgot Zhan'er was also involved. Fortunately... I had someone clarify the matter in time. But I don't know how Tingshan found out about this. He seems to be somewhat dissatisfied with what I did and won't let me interfere in anything related to the Jiang family."

"The news of the Jiang family's troubles was suppressed so quickly, which must have been partly due to his involvement."

"I was probably still angry, so I came to the capital alone without saying a word."

"It's been so many days, and all I want to do is see him, but he tells me not to act rashly. He just won't tell me what Zhan'er is doing staying in the capital all this time..."

“He is my only child. For more than 30 years, I have not fulfilled my responsibilities as a mother. This is my greatest debt to him.”

"All I can do now is take good care of Qingran for him."

Madam Bai's expression was strange, but she still pretended not to know anything and comforted her, "Take good care of yourself, that's more important than anything else."

In the dressing room, Song Qingran was still a little uncomfortable with someone watching her while she changed. She sent the maid away. All of this... she still found it a bit unbelievable that she would be regarded as a goddaughter by Madam Bai. She wondered if she was overthinking it. These days, she had a bad feeling in her heart, and... she seemed to have discovered something extraordinary. This Madam Xia's identity seemed to be unusual.

She heard someone call her Mrs. Huo…

I don't know if it's the Huo family she knows.

However, she had only heard about the Huo family from school. They were a very mysterious family with immense power, a true century-old prestigious family. Even the most prestigious families had to bow down and submit to the Huo family.

Perhaps she was overthinking it; she was just an ordinary person, how could she possibly know such a powerful figure?

Just then, Song Qingran's phone vibrated...