Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

I looked up abruptly, staring at Lu Mingxuan in disbelief. "This... how is this possible?"

Lu Mingxuan rubbed his temples wearily. "I've checked it repeatedly, this document is absolutely genuine."

"How could it be Dad..." I muttered to myself, my mind a complete mess.

I always thought my dad was just an ordinary university professor. How could he be involved with that mysterious tycoon?

"It seems we all underestimated Uncle Fu." Gu Yichen's voice was as calm as ever, but I knew that his heart must be filled with shock and doubt at this moment.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. "No matter what, now is not the time to dwell on these things. We have to figure out what's going on."

Gu Yichen nodded. "That's right. Mingxuan, did you discover anything else?"

Lu Mingxuan shook his head. "Not yet, but I will continue to investigate."

“Okay.” Gu Yichen pondered for a moment. “The current situation is very unfavorable for us. We must reassess the plan and find a new breakthrough.”

I understand what he means. We originally thought that finding evidence of Du Yue and the mysterious giant's crimes would bring them down, but we didn't expect things to be far more complicated than we imagined.

Just then, a crisp laugh rang out, pulling us back from the heavy atmosphere.

I turned my head and saw the adorable child sitting on the sofa, holding a toy in his hand, having a great time.

His innocent smile was like a ray of sunshine, illuminating our gloomy hearts.

Yes, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we must remain optimistic, for the sake of the children and for our own sake.

The baby's giggles were like a warm current, gently flowing through my heart and dispelling some of the gloom. Yes, for his sake, I must pull myself together.

After Lu Mingxuan left, I locked myself in the study and looked at my father's photos over and over again.

In the photos, he always wears a gentle smile, with clear and firm eyes, making it impossible to associate him with the ruthless tycoon described by Lu Mingxuan.

Could it be... that all of this is a misunderstanding?

Just as I was lost in thought, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Sister, may I come in?" It was Yichen's voice.

"Come in." I put away the photos and rubbed my throbbing temples.

Yichen walked over to me and handed me a glass of hot milk. "Sis, have some milk. You haven't eaten much all day."

I took the milk and forced a smile. "Thank you, Yichen."

"Sister, don't worry, we will definitely find out the truth."

Yi Chen spoke firmly, his eyes revealing a maturity beyond his years.

I nodded and drank the milk in one gulp. Yichen has always been very sensible; his thoughtfulness and understanding always make my heart ache.

"Sister, I have an idea..." Yi Chen suddenly spoke, her tone tinged with hesitation.

"Go on," I said, putting down my cup and looking at him intently.

“I think we can’t just focus on Du Yue and that mysterious giant. Perhaps we can find a breakthrough by looking at their internal workings.” Yi Chen paused, then continued, “I’ve heard that the mysterious giant isn’t united internally, with various factions vying for power. If we can exploit their internal conflicts…”

Yichen's words were a revelation to me.

Yeah, how come I didn't think of that?

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." If we can exploit the conflict between them, we might find an opportunity to turn the tide.

"Yichen, you are a genius!" I couldn't help but exclaim, a glimmer of hope igniting in my heart.

"I was just saying, the specifics of how to do it are up to my brother and me to decide," Yi Chen said with a modest smile.

“No, your idea is very valuable, and we will consider it seriously,” I said earnestly.

That night, Gu Yichen, Lu Mingxuan, and I discussed Yichen's proposal in detail. Lu Mingxuan used his connections to provide us with some valuable information.

It turns out that there was a power struggle within that mysterious giant, and one of the forces was led by Du Yue.

"It seems we've found a breakthrough." Gu Yichen's lips curled into a cold smile.

I clenched my fist, my eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. We must fight back!

We decided to split into two groups. Gu Yichen was responsible for investigating the forces behind Du Yue and the points of conflict within them; while I was responsible for keeping Mengwa calm and preventing him from noticing anything amiss.

It's easier said than done. Young children are exceptionally sensitive.

That night, when I was putting him to bed, he suddenly grabbed my hand and asked in a childish voice, "Mommy, did you and Daddy have a fight?"

I was startled, but I smiled calmly and said, "No, why do you ask that, darling?"

"Because Dad has been coming home very late these past two days, and you guys haven't been smiling much." The little girl pouted, her big eyes full of worry.

My heart ached, and I hugged him tightly, saying softly, "Dad is very busy with work, that's why he comes home late. We didn't argue, we've just encountered some difficulties lately, which is why we haven't been smiling much. But don't worry, Mom and Dad will definitely solve these problems."

The little one nodded as if he understood, and gently stroked my cheek with his little hand, as if to comfort me.

His understanding made me feel even more sorry for him, and it also strengthened my resolve.

I must protect him and give him a complete family.

To avoid arousing suspicion in my child, I started intentionally taking him out to play—to amusement parks, zoos, parks…

Looking at his innocent smile in the sunlight, I seemed to temporarily forget my troubles and worries.

I know I can't give up. I still have my adorable child, and I still have Gu Yichen. We still have so much to do.

That day, I was playing with my child in the park when I suddenly received a call from Lu Mingxuan.

"Xiao Yan, I've found out some things. You'd better come to the hospital and we can talk about it in person." Lu Mingxuan's voice sounded very serious.

My heart tightened, and I had a vague feeling that something was about to happen...

I hurriedly took the baby back to my parents' house and then rushed to the hospital.

I met Lu Mingxuan in the hospital's coffee shop. He looked a little tired, but his eyes were unusually firm.

"Xiao Yan, I've found out where Du Yue's funds come from,"

He pushed a document in front of me, saying, "She has been secretly transferring assets of the Gu Group, in huge amounts, and in a very covert manner."

As I flipped through the documents, my heart sank deeper and deeper.

Du Yue's methods are even more sophisticated than we imagined; no wonder Gu Yichen has been unable to find a breakthrough.

“More importantly,” Lu Mingxuan lowered his voice, “I also found out that Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao have a close relationship.”

I looked up abruptly, staring at him in disbelief: "What did you say? Lin Jiaojiao? How is this possible?"

“I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s true.”

Lu Mingxuan's expression was solemn. "I found out that Lin Jiaojiao has been providing Du Yue with intelligence to help her suppress Gu Yichen."

This news came like a bolt from the blue, leaving me utterly shocked.

I always thought Lin Jiaojiao was just a pitiful woman blinded by love, but I never expected that she would join forces with Du Yue to deal with Gu Yichen.

"Xiao Yan, the current situation is very unfavorable for us,"

Lu Mingxuan looked at me with concern, "Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao are teaming up, it will be difficult for us to deal with them."

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

“No, we still have a chance.” I looked at Lu Mingxuan with a determined gaze. “Mingxuan, thank you for telling me this. I will find a way.”

Just then, the door to the coffee shop was pushed open, and a familiar figure walked in.

I stared in astonishment, almost unable to believe the person I was seeing.

It was actually... Lin Jiaojiao!