Chapter 260: 184 Modern Yue Buqun, Inwardly Passionate as a Family Trait (3 more s)

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Chapter 260: 184 Modern Yue Buqun, Inwardly Passionate as a Family Trait (3 more chapters) Jiang Yanting originally wanted to argue a bit more, but his cellphone vibrated, and the old lady had called again, “Hello, Grandma.” “Shh—” Shen Zhixian gestured for him to be quiet, “You go to the balcony to take the call, so you don’t disturb the child’s sleep.” Jiang Yanting: “...” With a sideways glance at Jiangjiang, Yanting was well aware of what his son raised by him was like. The little rascal was clearly feigning sleep, his face all red, and now he felt like he was superfluous. “Go outside to take the call.” Zhixian urged him. Yanting had no choice but to walk to the balcony, “Grandma, is something the matter?” “Have you had dinner? How’s everything?” The old lady didn’t enjoy being such a nuisance, constantly asking questions, but she was too excited and couldn’t help herself. “Pretty good.” Yanting caught a glimpse with his peripheral vision, as Zhixian had already carried Jiangjiang back to the bedroom, “Let’s talk about anything else when I get back.” “Okay, okay, then I’ll hang up first.” Upon hearing that everything was doing pretty well, the old lady was so happy that she spoke bluntly to Fan Mingyu about going to the temple to fulfill a vow. Their own pig had finally learned to root out cabbage, which was a cause for celebration. ... After hanging up the phone, Yanting noticed the message Jiang Jinsang had sent him. [I’ve asked Fourth Brother to investigate the matter. He has a race today and will be on a plane tonight; he should arrive tomorrow. However, we still need your sister-in-law to recall the details, which would be inconvenient to start without.] [I understand.] When he went out, Zhixian was kneeling by the bed, staring at Jiangjiang. He cleared his throat with a cough, signaling her to leave with him. Zhixian looked back three times with each step, as if the little one on the bed might fly away if she wasn’t careful. After closing the door with care, she asked, “Are you leaving?” Yanting: “...” Jiangjiang, hearing the door close, finally gasped for breath. He had almost suffocated. His eyes opened, and he observed the bedroom. Zhixian didn’t often stay there; it almost had no sign of life. He wriggled under the comforter and rubbed his face on the pillow, feeling so content he wanted to roll around— And Yanting cleared his throat, “I’m not leaving for the moment, I want to ask you some things.” “What?” “It’s still about five years ago when you were having the baby. Everything you remember during that time...” Recalling these events was like reopening wounds. If it had been before, Zhixian surely wouldn’t have wanted to talk, but now that the child was safe, she also wanted to know who had been so vicious. She told him everything she remembered. “...After the birth, I was bleeding profusely. After I was resuscitated, they told me, ‘He’, he was gone. Then, my body... went into hemorrhagic shock, which lasted a long time. When I woke up, I wasn’t in the original hospital anymore. They said my condition was critical, and I was transferred to a major hospital for treatment. Later...” She only remembered waking up in the hospital, along with some medical staff. Her memory of the intervening events was very hazy. “Did you go back during New Year’s Eve before?” Yanting asked, looking at her. “Besides his birthday, I would go back. Usually around Christmas, I’d go back for a few days. It’s a big holiday abroad, very lively. I was afraid to leave him alone there, helpless...” Zhixian bit her lip, her eyes reddening beyond her control. Yanting reached out, pulling her shoulder into an embrace, offering gentle consolation. He had thought he was seeing things before, but she really had been there. “Who from the Xie Family was there at the time?” “When I woke up, they were all there. Xie Duo and Tongtong were also there. But Xie Duo only stayed at the hospital for a few days, then my uncle and the others left one after another. Tongtong stayed and took care of me for almost half a month. The sister-in-law kept making soup to nourish my body, until I was discharged.” It was because of such a relationship that Zhixian had always been grateful to the Xie Family. This was also the reason she hadn’t refused the blind date arranged by the old master. ... Feedback was given to Jiang Chengsi, who pursed his lips tightly, “It seems, for now, every member of the Xie Family is a suspect.” “Right.” Yanting felt that the information wouldn’t be clear enough, so he was on the phone with Chengsi. “Their family is known for their cultivated background, their manners impeccable, and they have always been well-regarded in social interactions. It’s shocking to think they also have such a dirty side.” “I’ve always said that those who spout benevolence, righteousness, and propriety the loudest are the ones who, if they ever become vicious, are just like Yue Buqun from ‘The Smiling, Proud Wanderer’... hypocritical and venomously despicable.” “The mastermind behind the Xie Family must be the modern-day Yue Buqun. It’s unlike me, who is more straightforward and carefree.” Yanting nodded, “So you’ll need some time. When you return, I’ll treat you to a drink.” “I came for the race. I heard there’s going to be an auction for a Limited Edition Fighter motorcycle here in the country. Although it’s collector-grade, it’s one of the very few that can be legally ridden on the street. You should know I’ve had my eye on it for a long time.”

Chapter 260: 184 Modern Yue Buqun, Inwardly Passionate as a Family Trait (3 more s)

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