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

"Is it suitable?"

Yue Simiao never expected him to be so bold, coveting all sorts of people.

She knew a little about the Huo family. The Huo family heir back then was her father's eldest brother, who ended up in that situation because he coveted Huo Qianxue, the woman by her second uncle Huo Tingshan's side.

Could it be that he wants to follow in his uncle's footsteps?

But judging from his appearance...

As Yue Simiao drank the porridge in her bowl, she muttered to herself, "I wonder what kind of person she is. She should take a piss and look at herself in the mirror."

One Yao Yao wasn't enough, now they've set their sights on her too, ha!

Huo Beishen ignored her voice and simply gave an order: "Find a time to send it over."

Zhang Cheng: "Yes."

...

I went to bed a little late last night, so I woke up a little late today.

Upon seeing the people who had just come downstairs for lunch, Jiang Weiguo put down his newspaper and stood up. "You finished work very late and went to sleep late?"

Why did you get up so late today?

Jiang Hua, wearing a loose-fitting long dress meant for pregnant women, gracefully descended the stairs, her hair tied up with a red ribbon and falling smoothly down her back. Xu Qiulan immediately pulled out a chair for her to sit down, and after Jiang Hua sat down, she immediately served her a bowl of chicken soup. "Well, I read for a while after finishing cooking, so I went to bed a little late."

"Staying up late is bad for your health, so try to go to bed early."

"I know, Dad."

Jiang Weiguo: "The Liangchuan concert is almost ready. I've reserved a seat for you. Just go there and someone will show you around."

Jiang Hua didn't agree immediately, but said, "We'll see when the time comes."

"Xu Ma, Liang Chuan will be back tonight. Remember to cook a lot of dishes; he must be exhausted these days."

"I understand, sir."

Just then, a black Bentley pulled up outside the Royal Dragon Bay gate. A slender man with sharp eyes, dressed in an ordinary gray cotton coat, got out of the car, carrying a paper shopping bag, and rang the doorbell.

Jiang Hua glanced towards the doorway, but when Xu Ma opened it, she looked at her clearly and sadly looked away, not glancing at her again.

Zhang Cheng met Jiang Hua's gaze and thought to himself: Damn, this is awesome.

"These are the clothes Miss Jiang left behind. They've already been washed, and Second Master had me bring them over as soon as they were washed."

"It is indeed the young lady's clothes."

"The clothes have been delivered, so I won't bother you any longer."

Before leaving, Zhang Cheng glanced at Jiang Hua's retreating figure one last time, the sight of her making his heart itch. He lit a cigarette in the light rain, thinking he should hurry back and find a woman to vent his anger.

Jiang Weiguo recognized Zhang Cheng at a glance. "You've been in contact with Huo Beishen?"

Jiang Hua didn't hide anything and said, "Yes, I met him yesterday when I went to the Imperial Dynasty with Bao'er."

"My clothes got dirty from the waiter, and I wasn't planning to keep them, but they still delivered them anyway."

Jiang Hua didn't take this trivial matter to heart.

Jiang Weiguo frowned, somewhat worried, and said, "Try to avoid contact with Huo Beishen. This person... is very dangerous."

Jiang Hua: "What can he do to me? I've only met him once."

The weather outside was gloomy. After eating two bowls of rice and drinking a bowl of chicken soup, Jiang Hua went upstairs.

Xu Qiulan hung her clothes in the wardrobe upstairs. Jiang Hua stood in front of the French windows, trying to digest her food, and unconsciously drifted off into thought again.

"You don't know his whereabouts? Do you think I believe that?"

“If you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do. I think he must have told you that the collateral branches of the Huo family have no right to interfere in the affairs of the main family. If something happens to the main family, the collateral branches can only obey unconditionally.”

"If you really want to ask, I think you would know more about the whereabouts of the patriarch than I do."

The Huo family members are naturally indifferent to family ties and have shallow kinship. No one would feel sorry if someone in the Huo family died, and he was no exception.

The way Huo Beishen's gaze fell on her did make Jiang Hua feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"You acted so decisively back then, how come... Madam has softened her heart now?"

These words sounded harsh to Jiang Hua. She pinched her fingertips with her hand at her side, feeling a slight stinging sensation. "Instead of worrying about whether I've softened my heart, you should mind your own family matters."

"If we really compare, he is actually a bit better than you."

"We really shouldn't have too high expectations of the men in your Huo family."

“Bringing women from outside into your home, letting them live in your marital home, wearing their clothes—the men of your Huo family are truly… disgusting, one after another.”

Jiang Hua didn't give him a kind look when she said those words.

She knew that someone in the Huo family must know about Pei Zhan, but they were all keeping it from her.

He did it on purpose.

The evils of the past can last for a thousand years…

How could he have died so easily?

Jiang Hua touched her swollen belly, lowered her head slightly, thinking, "He won't die so easily..."

That letter of understanding…

How could the Zhou family sign such a document so easily?

“Miss, you’ve been standing for a long time. I’ve made your bed. Please rest for a while.”

"Well, I see."

Jiang Hua likes to play some light music on her phone before bed to help her fall asleep; she needs some noise to sleep soundly.

She clicked on a piece of light music she often listened to, and at that moment a message from Ji Liangchuan popped up: You will come that day, right?

Jiang Hua sat on the edge of the bed, stared at the message for a while, and did not reply, but pretended not to see it.

Finally, I opened the chat window and replied to him with a message: Remember to come back soon, I have something to tell you.

The other party replied almost instantly: "Okay."

When Jiang Hua woke up, he had already returned.

The black coat he was wearing was covered in frost, making him look like he had just returned.

Jiang Hua opened the door, glanced at him, and said, "Come in."

Looking into her eyes, Ji Liangchuan's heart sank. This feeling wasn't good for him. "No rush, I'll go back to my room first, and we'll talk later."

Jiang Hua stopped in her tracks. "Alright."

Ji Liangchuan took a crystal ball out of his pocket. "This is for you. I bought it on the street. I don't know if you'll like it."

Upon seeing the crystal ball, Jiang Hua seemed to remember something. She hesitated for a moment before reaching out to take it, and asked tentatively, "By the way, do you remember the crystal ball I was holding when I got lost and was abducted to Wuchuan? Could you ask Aunt Xu where she put it?"

“I can’t find it.”

Ji Liangchuan thought for a moment and said, "Is it because you always like to keep that crystal ball by your bedside?"

"I'll ask Aunt Xu for you in a bit."

"Then I'll go back to the room first."

Ji Liangchuan was unaware of the unusual look in Jiang Hua's eyes.

How...how could this be? He clearly gave me that crystal ball, so why didn't he know?

For a moment, Jiang Hua's mind went blank...

After her fourth birthday, when she was almost five, Jiang Hua was abducted to Wuchuan and locked in a dark little room. Because that memory was dark, frightening, and the biggest shadow in her heart, she would never forget it.

Because of her fear in the unfamiliar environment, she had a persistent high fever. He was the one who saved her and took care of her for a long time. After she recovered, he used all his savings to buy her this crystal ball.

It glows, displays patterns, and emits pleasant music. Jiang Hua would open it when she was scared. It was because of that crystal ball that she survived her most desperate time in Wuchuan.

Besides it, there's also him...

If it weren't for him taking care of her, she wouldn't have survived in Wuchuan at all.

At first, Jiang Hua thought he was mute. No matter what she did to him, he would not get angry or talk to her.

Five-year-old Jiang Hua: "You bastard, you little rascal who grew up in the countryside, you mute, you stinking dog shit... let me out right now."

"If you don't let me out, I'll curse you every day."

"Waaah... Please let me out, I don't want to stay here. I have so much money, please let me out."

"I want to go home."

"I want my dad..."

Later, probably annoyed by her nagging, the first thing he said to her was, "You're so spoiled."

He always complained that he was noisy.

She was sick, hungry, thirsty, and craving sweets, like ice cream…

He would secretly give her whatever she wanted at night.

In the darkness, he was like a ray of light; even though his light was faint, it dispelled her fear and gave her a sense of security.

His existence was very special to Jiang Hua.

So even after all these years, Jiang Hua has never forgotten it.

When she was rescued, the first thing she did wasn't to be happy that she was saved, but to be eager to see what he looked like.

She wanted to see what the person who had been by her side for so long looked like.

Jiang Hua still had tears in her eyes that day; she cried all night.

She heard that those people wanted to sell her to a very far place.

She was very scared and cried for a long time.

He didn't say a word that night; he went into the dark room and stayed with her for a very long time.

She was sad and scared, clutching the crystal ball in her hand, fighting off sleepiness, afraid that if she fell asleep, she would wake up in another unfamiliar place.

"Could you hold me while I sleep?"

“When I’m scared, my dad holds me while I sleep.”

He didn't say anything, and Jiang Hua was pulled into his arms. She was very small and soft, like a little dumpling.

"What if they really sell me out?"

"What if Dad has already found his way here, and when he comes back he can't find me?"

"Can you please stop them from selling me out?"

"Will you take me home?"

“If I go out, you can be my older brother. Baby has an older brother, and I want an older brother too.”

In the darkness, Jiang Hua's tear-filled eyes couldn't make out his features, but she could hear his voice, "It's noisy, go to sleep."

Can I touch your face?

He didn't respond, but she had already reached out her hand to him.

He covered her eyes, his palms were damp with her tears. "Sleep, when you wake up, you'll be able to go home soon."

"You promised, you can't lie to me."

"Ah."

She fell asleep, and when she woke up...

She heard her father's voice.

When the door opens.

He didn't lie to her.

Her father really came to find her.

There were also many police officers.

"Dad, how did you find your way here?"

"What about brother?"

Where did that older brother go?

Jiang Hua stood up, clutching the crystal ball in her hands, and rushed out. She finally saw a limping person walking towards her…

"is it you?"

Did you save me?

He said, "Those people have been lured away. I'm glad you're alright."

Jiang Hua smiled happily at him, stepped forward and took his hand, "It's him, Dad, it's him, he saved me."

"Shall we take him home with us?"

The person who appeared in front of her that day was Ji Liangchuan.

Because his leg was indeed injured.

She...didn't think much of it.

Jiang Hua's thoughts were in disarray. She slumped weakly in front of the dressing table, staring blankly at herself in the mirror. Everything around her gave her an unreal, surreal feeling.

If it really is him, how could Ji Liangchuan not recognize the crystal ball he gave her back then?

When Jiang Hua brought him home, after spending some time together, she felt that he was a bit strange and his personality had changed. Jiang Hua thought that it was only because of his gratitude that his attitude towards her had changed.

So over the years, she has never doubted Ji Liangchuan. In fact, he could even tell her what snacks and desserts she liked.

Because he secretly brought these things for her; if it weren't for him, why would Ji Liangchuan remember them?

But how could he forget the crystal ball he gave her?

A wave of panic and confusion raged in her heart...

Jiang Hua didn't know where this feeling of hers came from.

She couldn't wait to find out the truth.

She wanted to confirm whether the person who was by her side back then was really Ji Liangchuan!

If it were him, why wouldn't he remember it?

If it weren't for...

...

Three days later, in a private room at the First City Under Heaven.

Shen Bulu pulled out a chair and sat down, putting down his car keys. A waiter immediately poured him a cup of tea and placed it in front of him.

Seeing his expression, as if he had rushed over, Jiang Hua said, "I found out."

“Investigating these old matters is a bit of a challenge for you, brother-in-law, but why don’t you just go to the Huo family? Investigating these things would be a piece of cake for them.”

"He didn't come with you today?"

Jiang Hua: "I sent him to buy pastries. I didn't want him to know about this, so I didn't tell anyone and asked you to keep it a secret as well."

He didn't want to get too involved with the Huo family.

"Where's Bao'er?"

After the waiter left, Shen Bulu poured himself some water. "I didn't say anything. Since it's a private matter, it should naturally be kept quiet."

"Isn't that nice of me? I came over as soon as my meeting ended."

Jiang Hua: "Tell me, how's your investigation going?"

Shen Bulu smiled, speaking to her in a rare serious tone, "So many years have passed, does it matter whether it's him or not? Ji Liangchuan has been with you for so many years, so what if it's not him?"

"Even if it's not him, the person you're looking for may already be gone."

Jiang Hua never expected it to be like this, and she never doubted whether the person who was with her in Wuchuan back then was Ji Liangchuan!