Amidst accusations, Ke Qian entered the public's view.
"CEO Ke, why are you targeting our countrymen and inciting war?"
"It's rumored that the rampage and murder cases in S City were all your doing, Mr. Ke. Is that true?"
"Please answer us, CEO Ke..."
The bodyguards beside the man blocked all reporters attempting to approach, and soon after, they escorted Ke Qian into his car.
...
"Tch~ Is he guilty and afraid to answer? Talking about pre-class assignments, I think he needs to go back to school. He's worse than a primary school student!"
Lu Haoran, watching from the front of the camera, didn't hide his mockery, almost kicking through the screen.
"He can do whatever he wants abroad, but domestically, he must be restrained and punished by law. What do you say, Elder Jian?"
Qi Jiayou crossed his legs and looked at the white-haired old man sitting on the sofa opposite him.
The old man was still staring at the departing car, unable to snap out of it. To erase his deeds, he had actually changed his appearance...
After a while, the old man sighed softly and slowly revealed everything.
"You guessed correctly. This person is my son, Jian Liang..."
The woman sitting beside him, unwilling to let him relive the past, interrupted him.
"A Qi loves medicine and wants to save people, but Xiao Liang has always been fond of these crooked ways since he was young, even... driving us to ruin..."
Back then, they all doted on the honest and intelligent A Qi, and by extension, loved his son. Naturally, they had no defenses.
First, he seized control of the family step by step, and then... after they discovered his ambition, he imprisoned them. That was probably his greatest mercy.
After that... they all left, one by one...
Some died of illness, others disappeared mysteriously.
Money, power, status, truly blind a person's eyes and make them numb and unfeeling. They had all underestimated his ruthlessness.
"And what about his mother..."
Lan Qianqian, from the corner, raised her head and asked softly.
Xuan Mohan knew the little woman was thinking of Aunt Tong again. He immediately squeezed her small hand, offering silent comfort.
Her cousin was startled, an unreadable emotion on her face. She turned to the man beside her, "She... committed suicide."
A Qi was a devoted and emotional person. He cherished her dearly. At that time... it almost drove him mad...
Because of this incident, A Qi looked even older than her.
In fact, his health hadn't been very good in recent years. They were all getting old, and their bodies had minor ailments. It was even worse for those who carried burdens in their hearts.
She didn't know how much longer A Qi could hold on. Perhaps after Xiao Liang was apprehended, he... would go to find Nan Feng...
Silence fell over the living room. They didn't speak another word until the two left.
Upon reaching the doorway, her cousin turned back, a cautionary tone in her voice, "The reason Xiao Liang has so many people helping him is because of A Qi's favor."
With that, they disappeared out the door.
"Mohan... will you accompany me for a walk?" My chest feels very heavy.
"Okay." If his wife wanted the stars, he would pluck them from the sky.
However, Xuan Mohan didn't take Lan Qianqian for a stroll. Instead, he drove with her for a ride.
The weather was gradually warming, and a gentle breeze caressed Lan Qianqian's face, carrying the scent of spring, which slightly lifted her spirits. She turned to look at the man.
"You've both been very busy lately. Don't waste your time on these trivial matters. Let's go back."
Xuan Mohan freed one hand to pinch his wife's cheek. Mmm... it felt so good.
"Can't we be out on a date?"
Lan Qianqian blinked her eyes and thought seriously.
"Mmm... we can." Consider it compensation for his worry that day.
"Heh heh~"
His little wife was so cute. Xuan Mohan couldn't resist stopping the car by the roadside and slowly leaning closer...
"What are you doing..."
Xuan Mohan whispered softly in her ear, "Of course... kissing my darling."
After speaking, before the little woman could react, he cupped the back of her head and pressed down...
"Mmm..."
"Close your eyes..."
"Breathe..."
Although the glass was transparent, Lan Qianqian still felt uncomfortable. She pushed the man in front of her, but he was holding her too tightly, and she couldn't break free at all. Instead... she found herself struggling to breathe.
After a long while, Xuan Mohan finally released Lan Qianqian. Seeing his wife lying limply on the seat, he couldn't help but chuckle again. He kissed her forehead, then looked into her eyes.
"Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?" Hearing him say that, Lan Qianqian touched her small stomach. She was indeed a little hungry.
"Mmm, then shall we go find something to eat?"
Lan Qianqian looked at Xuan Mohan with questioning eyes. Outside, it didn't seem like his style as a young master. Would he eat there?
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Lan Qianqian's question, he directly got out of the car, walked around, and opened the car door.
"Come down, wife."
Looking at the large hand in front of her, Lan Qianqian's ears turned red. She still placed her hand in his palm, and with his help, she easily got out of the car.
"Why aren't you letting go yet?"
Lan Qianqian gestured towards the large hand around her waist.
"No! Let's go."
After speaking, he put his arm around Lan Qianqian and walked out.
This man is truly...
So thick-skinned!
Finally, they arrived at a small diner. Lan Qianqian turned her head in confusion, "Did you come to the wrong place?"
Although this area wasn't bustling, there were many places more upscale than this diner. Why would he come here?
Xuan Mohan turned his head and whispered in her ear, "This place is run by Jiang Rou, the wife of Aunt Tong's brother."
Lan Qianqian was silent for a moment, then she actively took Xuan Mohan's large hand and walked in.
Upon entering, the small diner, though modest, was clean and spacious. The decorations on the walls and tables made the place feel very warm.
"Need to order..."
The soft and gentle voice abruptly stopped. Jiang Rou looked at the pair of perfect matches who had just entered. She knew the man, but who was this girl...
"Aunt, I'm Qianqian."
Seeing her, Lan Qianqian felt as if she saw her mother, who always waited for her to come home. She was also such a gentle person.
Indeed...
Jiang Rou stepped forward and held Lan Qianqian's hand, tears welling up in her eyes. Soon, she smiled again.
"Finally, I found you." And finally, she saw someone related to... that man again.
She hadn't stopped thinking about finding her later, but they said Qianqian had moved away, so she had to give up for the time being.
Perhaps because of this connection, or perhaps because they had similar personalities, they soon started chatting.
"Seeing you doing well makes me feel at ease."
She supposed he would be at ease too...
"Mom... drink water."
Jiang Rou rubbed his cute little face. She was grateful to him for leaving her a well-behaved and sensible child.