The matriarch has returned; that spendthrift son is truly daring!

When Song Yuxi brought up this issue, her parents looked away guiltily, trying to avoid the topic.

He coughed twice and said, "Ahem, actually... sometimes, you can't think too badly of people. There are still more good people than bad in the world. Some kidnappers, they're just after money, right? Heh!"

Song Yurou snorted coldly and called her an idiot.

Unfortunately, Song Yuxi overheard the word "idiot" and immediately exploded.

"Song Yurou, who are you calling an idiot? Say it again, you're the idiot! You wasted three years of your life on a scumbag, you're even more of an idiot than an idiot."

Song Yurou slapped him on the head. "You brat, what did you say?!"

Enraged, Song Yurou revealed the whole truth.

"You're such an idiot, and you don't even realize it. The reason those kidnappers treated you so well was because they hired people to impersonate you. It's all because of you, you idiot. When you were little, you always liked to run around. Strangers could easily trick you with a couple of candies. That's why your parents came up with the idea of ​​kidnapping you. This was to make you more vigilant. You're so naive. Have you ever seen a family that treats you well during a kidnapping?"

"What!" Song Yuxi was utterly shocked upon hearing this answer and stood up abruptly.

"What did you say? You've been lying to me all along!"

Song Yuxi's parents quickly tried to comfort her, but Song Yuxi wouldn't listen to their explanations. She ran upstairs and slammed the door shut.

"Yueyue, this time it was really a close call. You can't take such a big risk next time. I know that with your skills, they wouldn't have caught you in the first place."

Song Yanzhou spoke up in reproach.

Song Shuyue knew that he was also concerned about her, so she did not refute his words. After getting out of the car, she slowly spoke.

"I suspect Jiang Yu is involved in this matter."

Song Yanzhou wasn't stupid; he could still see through some of the unclear relationships.

"Yueyue, I know what you're thinking, but the Jiang family has stood in Beijing for a century. They might have all sorts of powerful connections. Many things are far more complicated than we imagine. Alright, you can't investigate this matter any further. Leave it to me. I'll investigate it in secret."

Upon hearing the news of Chen Lu's arrest, Jiang Qianyun rushed to find Jiang Yu.

"Uncle, Uncle Chen, he..."

Jiang Yu said coldly, "From now on, you are not allowed to mention this person in front of me. Pretend you don't know him, do you understand?"

Jiang Qianyun nodded.

Jiang Yu instructed, "You must keep a close eye on Song Shuyue during this period. This girl always makes me uneasy. She has ruined my plans more than once. Your bet with her was completely reckless. Do you know the consequences you will have to bear?"

Jiang Qianyun said confidently, "Uncle, what are you worried about? Huo Linyu has no chance of standing up. Her medical skills, which she learned earlier, are nothing."

Jiang Yu's face was cold as he warned seriously, "I've told you several times, you need to change your temper. You're too arrogant and conceited, and trouble is bound to happen. I've heard that the Huo family has been in a good mood lately. Who knows, Huo Linyu might actually be able to stand up. That would be a huge loss for our Jiang family, far beyond what a junior like you can bear. So he absolutely cannot stand up! Jiang Qianyun, do you understand what I mean?"

Hearing her uncle's words, Jiang Qianyun felt a little uneasy and flustered.

But she remained certain that Huo Linyu would not stand up.

"Don't worry, Uncle. There's a business conference tomorrow night, and many people from Beijing will be attending. Huo Linyu will definitely be there too. I'll find out when I see it."

Jiang Yu sat upright in the chair, his sharp eyes fixed on the view outside the window.

Song Shuyue!

Song Yanbai rushed back because of Song Shuyue's accident, and happened to come across a business discussion meeting, so he planned to bring Song Shuyue along.

"Yueyue, if you feel bored, go to the back garden with some girls to have tea and chat. I know you don't like making friends, but you should always meet some new faces since you're in the same circle."

The makeup artist was still getting Song Shuyue dressed. Song Shuyue nodded. Huo Xiaoyu would also be there, so she wouldn't be alone.

Upon seeing Song Shuyue arrive, Shen Heming stepped forward and said, "Shuyue, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

He had just heard about her situation. Due to work, he had been busy abroad and hadn't had time to return to China.

In fact, he was also running away because he didn't have the courage to face her since the Song family had refused the marriage proposal.

Song Shuyue smiled faintly, "I'm fine."

Looking at the girl's cool and refined appearance, Shen Heming swallowed back the words he wanted to ask. In fact, he really wanted to know why she refused the marriage alliance. According to the terms, the Shen family and the Song family were well-matched and a powerful alliance, and they were also quite familiar with each other.

Song Shuyue noticed that he seemed preoccupied and asked, "Shen Heming, is there something you want to tell me?"

Song Shuyue noticed his worried expression at a glance.

Shen Heming tried to explain and brush it off, but Song Shuyue said bluntly, "You want to ask me why I didn't agree to the marriage proposal last time, right?"

Shen Heming suddenly raised his head, his refined and gentle face revealing a hint of anticipation.

As expected, she knows herself best.

I know what he wants to ask.

As Song Shuyue walked, she said, "Shen Heming, you know I am cold-hearted and indifferent by nature. I am not interested in love and romance. I know that this marriage was not your intention, so I refused."

Her relationship with Shen Heming was purely platonic.

Shen Heming clenched his fist behind his back, then slowly relaxed it. Unable to contain his emotions, he hurriedly lowered his head to hide the changes in his eyes.

"what happened to you?"

Song Shuyue looked at him, puzzled.

Shen Heming seemed to have used all the composure he had ever possessed to suppress the unspeakable emotions in his heart. He looked up and smiled gently at him.

"It's nothing, I've just been a bit busy lately, feeling completely disoriented. Yueyue, how do you know that wasn't my intention?"