The two were in a state resembling a passionate romance.
A subtle glance, a small gesture, and it could instantly ignite a fiery passion.
As a result, they didn't even have time for dinner, staying home to "treat their ailments" until nine o'clock before finally heading out.
Zhan Bei Jue drove himself, his right hand holding Jiang Nan Fang's left throughout the journey.
He told her he was preparing to take her to a place where time stood still, the island of Sommarøy in Northern Norway.
It was a place of beautiful scenery and sparse population, where people focused on quality of life rather than material pursuits.
He wanted to take Jiang Nan Fang there to relax, to forget all the past unpleasantries and embrace their beautiful future.
He hoped that from now on, they would be eternally affectionate.
Caring about nothing but each other and their child.
At this moment, Jiang Nan Fang felt like the happiest person in the world.
Her long-standing crush had come true.
Zhan Bei Jue had truly become her man.
He was wholeheartedly thinking of her, romantically planning their future with love.
Even half a month prior, this was something she wouldn't have dared to dream of.
In high spirits, the two embraced each other and entered the noisy bar.
Lu Ming Zhe and Lu Qing Xu were already waiting upstairs.
Upon seeing Zhan Bei Jue appear publicly with Jiang Nan Fang in his arms, their gazes having been glued to her the entire way, they couldn't stop smiling as they looked at her.
Both of them felt as if they had eaten lemons.
They never expected Zhan Bei Jue, the iron tree, to actually start a relationship!
And it was a second marriage with his ex-wife!
Just look at those eyes, my goodness!
After taking their seats, Lu Qing Xu eagerly asked Jiang Nan Fang.
"Sister-in-law, quickly tell us how you managed to win him over. Which vital point did you grasp to have such a hold over him?"
"How is it that my brother and I have known him for so many years and still can't figure out his temperament?"
Jiang Nan Fang couldn't explain.
She herself didn't understand how someone like her, whose overall conditions weren't outstanding compared to others, had caught Zhan Bei Jue's eye.
Could it be because of the child?
So she asked Zhan Bei Jue in return.
"You tell me, what is it about me that you like? Why are you giving up the entire forest to hang yourself on this crooked tree?"
Love surged in Zhan Bei Jue's eyes.
But he was too shy to express it.
He really wanted to tell Jiang Nan Fang.
You are not a crooked tree. In my eyes, you are better than everyone else in every way.
From head to toe, even your hair is blacker and more lustrous than others.
I just like you, for no reason. You are not allowed to talk about yourself like this anymore.
Knowing he couldn't utter such mushy words, the phone screen in front of him suddenly lit up, coming to his rescue.
It was Ah Zhong calling.
Jiang Nan Fang gestured for him to answer, "I was just joking, you don't need to explain."
Zhan Bei Jue answered, Ah Zhong's voice was very low.
"Mr. Zhan, I've found Tang Xue Ying."
"When? Where are you now?"
"At a private hospital. Ai Xin Maternity Hospital."
Why would she go to a maternity hospital?
Could it be that Tang Xue Ying was also going to give birth?
Zhan Bei Jue frowned.
"Since you've found her, why didn't you bring her to see me directly? What's wrong with her?"
Ah Zhong was silent for a moment, seemingly finding it difficult to speak.
"Why don't you come over yourself..."
"Is there anything you can't say directly that you have to mumble? Don't you know I hate it when people are like this?"
Ah Zhong still refused to speak directly.
"I'll send you a picture to your phone first, then you can decide."
Zhan Bei Jue hung up the phone with a cold expression and opened WeChat, waiting for Ah Zhong to send the picture.
Jiang Nan Fang saw the smile on his face disappear instantly and leaned over to ask.
"What's wrong? Did Ah Zhong need something?"
Zhan Bei Jue said faintly, "Yes. Tang Xue Ying has been found."
"What?"
Jiang Nan Fang was so excited she almost jumped.
"Where? How dare she come back? What are we waiting for? Let's go find her now!"
Zhan Bei Jue pressed her shoulders, pushing her back down.
"Don't rush. We don't need to personally deal with such a low-life."
"I brought you here today to meet my friends, no need to ruin your mood because of her. Sit down first."
As he finished speaking, Ah Zhong sent the picture.
Zhan Bei Jue opened the picture, enlarged it, and his brows furrowed deeply.
"See if this is Tang Xue Ying."
Jiang Nan Fang took the phone, enlarged the photo, and after a moment, her brows also furrowed deeply.
"It's Tang Xue Ying. But, what happened to her?"
"She was clearly fine when I left Dan Country. The last time I went back, everyone said she was fine too. How is it possible... Ah Zhong must have made a mistake!"
"No! I need to go to the hospital! I need to see what she's up to now! I need to figure out what's going on in Dan Country!"
Jiang Nan Fang completely lost the mood to sit and joke around.
Zhan Bei Jue had to stand up with her.
"Alright then. Let's go."
Following the address Ah Zhong sent, they arrived at the ward door.
Jiang Nan Fang immediately spotted a familiar face she hadn't seen in years.
The doctor she had interacted with the most during her prenatal check-ups and childbirth.
Tang Xue Ying's uncle, Tang Yuan Shan.
When she was kept in the dark, Jiang Nan Fang had been grateful to him for years.
But after learning of Tang Xue Ying's actions recently, Jiang Nan Fang was certain he wasn't a good person either.
If it hadn't been for the conspiracy between him and his niece, how would she not even know she was pregnant with quadruplets and that two were sold off after birth?
Jiang Nan Fang strode over, wanting to slap him across the face.
"I didn't expect to see you looking so well after so many years, Dr. Tang, long time no see."
Tang Yuan Shan was talking to Ah Zhong.
Upon hearing Jiang Nan Fang's voice, he looked over, his expression instantly becoming complex.
"Isn't this, isn't this Nan Fang? Long time no see. Since that time you... Oh my, and who is this?"
Ah Zhong introduced him.
"Mr. Zhan. You met him once six years ago, do you remember the matter of the check?"
"Yes, yes, of course, I remember."
Tang Yuan Shan chuckled innocently, revealing a subservient demeanor.
"It's just that you two back then were... how is it now..."
In Jiang Nan Fang's memory, Tang Yuan Shan was the head of gynecology at this hospital.
He was the only highly educated and high-income person in the Tang family, very satisfied with his social status. When had he ever been so subservient?
He was probably pretending to be afraid that Zhan Bei Jue would cause trouble for him.
Seeing him deliberately acting like an honest man disgusted her.
Jiang Nan Fang said, "I know that I actually gave birth to four children, and my flesh and blood have been separated for so many years, and furthermore, your niece sold off my property. I've come back to settle scores with you."
"Ah?"
After Jiang Nan Fang spoke so bluntly, Tang Yuan Shan appeared even more pitiable.
He trembled and explained, "Nan Fang, what do you mean by that?"
"Back then, you clearly disliked having too many children and wanted to sell them right after birth, so I gave the children to Mr. Zhan."
"In order to help you smuggle them out, Xue Ying accidentally fell from the ship, injured her head, and became a vegetative state at such a young age."
"It's been me who has been taking care of her diligently all these years. It's one thing if you haven't asked about it, but how can you say such heartless words the moment you return?"