Zhou Jinbai seemed to recall something and quickly walked towards the medical box.
When he saw the two couple mugs placed quietly in front of the medical box, Lin Xingwan's figure instantly appeared in Zhou Jinbai's mind.
"I think these two couple mugs should be placed in front of the medical box. There's no particular reason, I just like to put them this way. At home, I also place the cups in front of the medical box, haha."
Lin Xingwan's words from when she was tidying up the place echoed in Zhou Jinbai's mind.
His hands, almost trembling, caressed the two couple mugs, and his eyes even became moist.
Zhou Jinbai immediately had the servants at home retrieve the surveillance footage from his room.
In the spacious room, Zhou Jinbai watched the video on his phone with extreme seriousness and devotion. He saw the slender figure of the woman on the sofa, looking at something. After about ten minutes, she skillfully returned the medical box to its original place.
However, Zhou Jinbai had never told this woman where the medical box should be taken from, let alone the two couple mugs.
The woman had even taken the couple mugs and looked at them for a while.
Who was this woman, and why was she so familiar with the room's arrangement?
Zhou Jinbai began to ponder the timing of Xu Qingdai's appearance. As he thought, he started to seriously doubt Xu Qingdai's true identity.
The night slowly deepened.
Lin Xingwan, who was originally preparing to return from the flower boat, was now sleeping in a room on the flower boat.
Because Duan Muxing had a sudden whim to have the flower boat stop at sea, so that they could watch the sunrise over the ocean the next morning.
Lin Xingwan thought that since there was nothing else to do, she agreed to Duan Muxing's suggestion.
However, Lin Xingwan and Duan Muxing had no idea that a private yacht was anchored about a hundred meters away from them.
And on this private yacht was Zhou Jinbai.
The man held a telescope, and his lens focused on Duan Muxing's flower boat.
Even though it was late at night, for Zhou Jinbai, his mood was undoubtedly excited.
If it weren't for the last shred of reason he retained, Zhou Jinbai would have wanted to appear before Duan Muxing and Xu Qingdai right now to verify the suspicions in his heart.
But he didn't want to do that, because he knew that if things had developed to this point, there must be a reason.
The next morning.
Lin Xingwan and Duan Muxing watched the first sunrise over the sea together.
The entire sea was dyed red by the morning sun, presenting a magnificent beauty.
"I remember when I was a child, my mother and father loved to watch the sunrise. They believed that everything in the morning was perfect, and that the sunrise represented hope. I haven't seen hope for a long time now. You are the first woman to watch the sunset with me in many years."
If this sentence were spoken by another man, it would definitely be considered flirting.
But coming from Duan Muxing, the man's indifferent gaze made it seem as if he were merely stating a fact, without any emotional ripple.
"My memories are the opposite of yours. Now, when I recall past events, I feel that my mother lived in immense pain, but at that time, I could do nothing."
Lin Xingwan smiled bitterly. She had always believed those happy and joyful memories were actually just her mother having her hypnotized.
Now, recalling it, she still felt distressed by her mother's condition at the time.
"But you are doing something now. You have been avenging your mother. Have you considered looking for your father?" Duan Muxing suddenly asked, and Lin Xingwan looked at the man beside her with surprise.
"I have never thought about this question. Moreover, my mother's mental state was very poor, and she was abducted to this place. I don't want to find out who my biological father is."
They were just rapists, otherwise, how could she have been born?
Lin Xingwan even felt that her mother's ability to give birth to her instead of aborting her was already a testament to her maternal love.
"Your thoughts are too pessimistic. I have sorted out the entire sequence of events and discovered some very peculiar points." Duan Muxing also looked at Lin Xingwan. At this moment, the golden morning sun shone on both of them. If one ignored the fact that they had no feelings for each other, they would appear to be a perfect couple in terms of appearance.
"What?" Lin Xingwan's attention was entirely focused on Duan Muxing. She didn't understand why this man was saying such things now. "Did you discover something else?"
Duan Muxing smiled. "There's no problem, it's just that some things don't seem to align with the timeline."
At this moment, although Lin Xingwan said nothing, her entire being was filled with countless question marks.
"After Lin Hanhai took your mother back, you were born in less than ten months."
Duan Muxing said this, and Lin Xingwan nodded. "Yes, it should be a little over seven months. At that time, my mother happened to fall down the stairs. Everyone thought it was a premature birth due to that accident. In fact, I later learned that my mother deliberately fell. She actually knew that I wasn't Lin Hanhai's child. She staged that accident to make everyone believe that I was a child of the Lin family, and even the doctor was bribed by my mother. I only found out about this later."
Duan Muxing smiled slightly. "Your mother only stayed in the village for a little over a month back then. The total time she was with Lin Hanhai was less than ten months. This can only mean that before your mother disappeared, she was already pregnant."
After Duan Muxing finished speaking, Lin Xingwan felt as if her heart had been struck by a heavy blow. "Are you saying... Cen Jue is my father?"
Absurd!
It was truly absurd!
But when Lin Xingwan considered this possibility, she felt that the world was too chaotic.
After hearing Lin Xingwan's guess, Duan Muxing's smile became even more pleasant.
"I thought so at first, but later I took your hair and did a DNA test with Cen Jue's. You have no blood relation."
These words left Lin Xingwan completely speechless.
This relationship was too messy!
Seeing Lin Xingwan's bewildered expression, Duan Muxing couldn't help but reach out and rub her head. "There was another sensational event involving your mother in Yanjing back then. Do you want to hear about it?"
Lin Xingwan's situation was becoming increasingly mysterious. She even eagerly leaned forward, wanting to know the answer.
Duan Muxing looked at Lin Xingwan, who had suddenly moved closer. The faint fragrance from her gave him a comfortable feeling, unlike any perfume.
But it was inexplicably pleasant, as if it emanated from her very bones.
At this moment, Duan Muxing felt as if his heartstrings had been gently plucked by something.
Very lightly, but it felt incredibly wonderful.
From his perspective, even the surrounding scenery seemed to become captivating.
However, before Duan Muxing could speak, the entire boat was suddenly hit violently.
Lin Xingwan lost her balance and fell to the side.
Duan Muxing tried to grab Lin Xingwan, but due to his leg inconvenience, he not only failed to steady her but also fell with her.
Lin Xingwan's forehead hit the floor, and she felt like stars were appearing around her eyes.
Duan Muxing fell even harder, his wheelchair pressing down on him, his face becoming even paler.
"Duan Muxing, are you alright?"
Lin Xingwan quickly got up from the ground and went to help Duan Muxing.
Despite Duan Muxing's thin frame, he was still an adult man. Lin Xingwan's strength was not enough to pull him up.
Just then, Qing Luan also rushed out from the flower boat.
"Miss Xu, let me."
Qing Luan said respectfully, and Lin Xingwan had to step aside.
After Duan Muxing was back in his wheelchair, he frowned and asked, "What was that just now?"
Qing Luan had intended to check what they had hit, but after helping Duan Muxing, she suddenly became speechless.
"I apologize, my private yacht hit your boat. I will compensate for all losses."
Suddenly, Zhou Jinbai's voice came from behind the three of them. They all turned their gazes towards the man who spoke. Zhou Jinbai was still wearing the suit from the previous night, but he had taken off his jacket and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, revealing his healthy skin underneath.
In the morning sun, Zhou Jinbai looked like a mermaid from the deep sea, specifically there to bewitch them.
When Lin Xingwan saw Zhou Jinbai, she even nervously took a few steps back.
Duan Muxing's eyes darkened, finding Zhou Jinbai's actions inexplicably reckless.
However, before they could speak, the entire boat was hit by something again.
Immediately after, Jia Yanzhen's voice came from below the ship.
"Big Brother, what is this broken thing! It's blocking my way, damn it! If I find out whose flower boat this is, I'll burn his boat down with a single match."
Jia Yanzhen, cursing as he walked onto the flower boat, saw the group of people standing in front of him and all his unfinished words died in his throat.
No!
Why are there so many people?
And why did they hit Duan Muxing's group?
Is this boat Duan Muxing's?
Jia Yanzhen immediately became afraid to provoke Duan Muxing, as Duan Muxing was a person that neither the pro-establishment nor the anti-establishment factions in Yanjing dared to offend.
Everyone wanted Duan Muxing's help when they were sick. He never involved himself in either the underworld or the lawful society, but people from both sides respected him.
"Oh, Doctor Duan, what are you doing here? What a coincidence. Big Brother and I were just racing our private yachts and accidentally hit your boat. Don't worry, I will compensate you at full price." Jia Yanzhen's expression changed with lightning speed.
Duan Muxing said nothing, but his expression became very grim.
He cast a questioning glance at Zhou Jinbai, as if waiting for Zhou Jinbai to explain something.
Racing private yachts in the early morning was not Zhou Jinbai's style at all!
To be precise, the Zhou Jinbai that Duan Muxing knew was not this kind of person.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Jinbai completely ignored Duan Muxing and instead cast a probing, half-smiling gaze at Xu Qingdai.
Previously, immersed in his grief, he hadn't paid much attention to the resemblance between Xu Qingdai and Lin Xingwan.
He had even mistaken Xu Qingdai for Lin Xingwan when he was drunk last time, attributing it to his intoxication.
But now, looking at her, apart from her face, this woman was almost identical to Lin Xingwan.
Lin Xingwan felt a prickle of unease under Zhou Jinbai's gaze and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Dongfang, is there something?"
"Of course, there is."
Zhou Jinbai's tone was profound and unfathomable, causing both Lin Xingwan and Duan Muxing to become vigilant.
The atmosphere around them instantly became oppressive.
Jia Yanzhen clearly sensed the danger. His alluring peach blossom eyes flickered with emotion as he pondered what was happening.
"I don't know what business you have with my fiancée?" Duan Muxing deliberately emphasized the words 'my fiancée,' implying that Zhou Jinbai should clearly understand whose woman this was.
Zhou Jinbai remained silent. At this moment, the atmosphere seemed to have reached a breaking point.
Jia Yanzhen looked at his elder brother's expression, and his gaze became even more peculiar.
His elder brother's demeanor was very much like a Cao Cao who specialized in stealing other people's wives!
Had he been too stimulated by the matter of his elder sister-in-law, and now wanted to snatch Duan Muxing's wife?
"Big Brother, let's talk things out properly. Let's talk things out." Jia Yanzhen began to try to pacify Zhou Jinbai's emotions. He thought that even if he were to snatch someone else's wife, it would be more appropriate to do so within the grounds of the Dongfang family!
Now, they were doing such a thing on someone else's territory, which was practically a suicide mission.
Lin Xingwan felt a chill down her spine. At this moment, she wondered if Zhou Jinbai had already figured everything out?
But judging by his appearance, it didn't seem so!
"Miss Xu, is there something you're hiding from me?" Zhou Jinbai's tone was extremely cold, but his eyes were sharp.
After saying this, he waited for the woman in front of him to explain.
Lin Xingwan cast a restless glance at Duan Muxing. At this moment, she didn't know what to do.