Xu Jiao's action baffled Yang Jian. The police were handling the case, and Luo Kuan had already taken his statement. It was no longer his concern. If he weren't recovering from his injuries, he would have taken Lu Yao back the next day.
Lu Yao entered after finishing her call, also looking puzzled. "Brother Jian, who is this? Why is she kneeling here?"
"Mom, this bad auntie called many bad guys to beat Ultraman Daddy, and Ultraman Daddy beat them all down."
Yang Zhengyuan had an excellent memory. He recognized Xu Jiao at once as the one who had directed the attack on Yang Jian that day.
Lu Yao looked at Yang Jian. "She's Xu Jiao?"
Yang Jian smiled. "Yes, she's Xu Jiao. Didn't you say you wanted to slap her a few times just now?"
Feeling a bit awkward, Lu Yao couldn't possibly hit her.
Xu Jiao, however, had heard clearly. "Mr. Yang, if you can forgive me, I'm fine with this beautiful lady slapping me a few times."
"Come in and close the door."
Seeing the growing crowd of onlookers, Yang Jian wanted to deal with her quickly and leave.
Xu Jiao was overjoyed. She quickly stood up and placed the gifts on the bedside table.
"Forgive me for what? The police are no longer pursuing my responsibility. I have nothing more to do with Xu Pengfei's case. You should coordinate with the police."
"Mr. Yang, all you need to do is write a letter of understanding. Just state your terms."
"Understand whom?"
"Understand my brother, and also speak to your contacts above to stop the investigation. Let it end here."
Yang Jian chuckled. "You think too highly of me. I have no connections above, and I have no power to stop the police from continuing their investigation."
"Mr. Yang, I didn't recognize your status before, but I know now that you not only have connections but are also a millionaire businessman worth tens of millions. I know you wouldn't care about this check for one million, but it's a token of my sincerity. Please accept it."
To get things done, one had to show sincerity. Xu Jiao handed over a cashier's check.
Yang Jian didn't even look at it. "Take it back. I don't lack this money, and I have no one above. I truly can't help you. I heard your family has extensive connections; you should have your own ways. I need to rest now. Please leave."
Lu Yao cooperated seamlessly, opening the door and signaling for Xu Jiao to leave.
Xu Jiao dared not get angry and turned to leave.
Seeing that Xu Jiao had left the gifts, Lu Yao quickly chased after her, carrying them. She wouldn't dare to consume anything from someone like that; it might be poisoned.
"Brother Jian, this person is truly amusing. She was so arrogant before, and now she's so humble. She truly reaps what she sows."
Lu Yao commented with a sigh after returning.
"Yaoyao, have you resigned yet?"
"The boss won't agree. He wants me to go to the company and say it in person. I plan to go tomorrow, after all, some work needs to be handed over."
"Don't be soft-hearted. If the boss doesn't agree, just fire him."
"Okay, I'll fire the boss. I'll be the most defiant resigner."
Lu Yao laughed involuntarily as she said this. After four years, she felt this was the happiest moment. With Yang Jian by her side, she didn't have to worry about life.
After seeing Tang Huiling off, Lu Yao naturally took on the task of caring for Yang Jian, only returning home with the child at eight in the evening.
The next morning, she went to the company to resign and handle the handover.
Meanwhile, Yang Zhengyuan was clamoring to play with Ultraman Daddy. Chen Lan, unable to stand it, took him to the hospital.
"Auntie, why have you come?"
Seeing Chen Lan arrive in person, Yang Jian was very surprised and quickly got out of bed to pour her water.
Chen Lan looked a bit embarrassed. "I heard you were injured, so I came to see how you are."
"I'm much better. It's just a flesh wound. I'll be discharged in a few days. Auntie, is Uncle doing well?"
"He's the same as always, working at the construction site."
"Actually, he could retire. There aren't many people his age working on construction sites, and it's very dangerous."
"I've advised him, but he said Feng'er will be out soon, and he wants to prepare some money for his marriage and starting a business, so he doesn't go down the wrong path again."
"Auntie, I met Brother Feng before I came here. He told me this address. I told him that after he gets out, he'll start working at Lijian Company. I'll give him some shares, and he agreed. So, you don't need to worry about his job. Let Uncle retire early."
"Xiao Yang, thank you. Please don't blame me, Auntie. I hope you can understand some things from before."
Lu Yao had already met Yang Jian and knew they could no longer be separated. Chen Lan had no choice but to accept reality and truly accept Yang Jian as her son-in-law.
Yang Jian played dumb. "Auntie, there's nothing I can't understand. I'm truly grateful to you for supporting Yao Yao in having the child and for helping her raise him for so long. Zhengzheng says you've been teaching him to recognize characters and write."
"As long as you don't blame me, but you must promise me that after marrying Yao Yao, you won't be involved in the underworld anymore. You're a father now; you need to be a good role model for the child and provide them with enough security. You must never do anything involving fighting and killing."
"Don't worry, Auntie. After I go back this time, I'll completely withdraw from the affairs of the jianghu and focus solely on building the enterprise."
"Good. Remember what you said today and don't let Yao Yao down after her four years of waiting. You must know how difficult it is for a single mother to survive in this society. Your uncle and I are afraid to take Zhengzheng downstairs to play, for fear that others will ask where Zhengzheng's father is."
Yang Jian picked up his son and said earnestly, "Auntie, I promise you today, I will never let them down in this life."
"Well, let me ask you, I heard you invested tens of millions in your hometown to build a garden for Yao Yao. Is that true?"
"It's true. It's almost completed. This time, I'll let Yao Yao personally cut the ribbon for the opening. But please don't tell Yao Yao about this for now; I want to give her a surprise."
"Okay, I won't tell her."
At this moment, Chen Lan was completely relieved. Yang Jian was a truly good son-in-law, so thoughtful of her daughter. As long as he didn't go down the wrong path again, he was indeed better than that Fang Yu. Most importantly, the two of them were truly in love, and now that they had reunited, their feelings were complete.
"Ultraman Daddy, what can't you tell Mommy? Tell me."
Yang Zhengyuan had been listening intently to their conversation.
Yang Jian was a little surprised. This child was too precocious. He really needed to be careful about what he said in front of him.
"Zhengzheng, this is a secret between me and Mommy. I can't tell you now, but when we get home, we'll have a surprise for you and Mommy."
"Really? Then let's go home now. Mommy said she'll be back soon."
"Not back to the home in Tianhe Community, but back to our own home. There are grandparents and great-grandparents there. They've been waiting for you to come back."
"Grandparents, Great-grandparents? What do they look like? Is there good food?"
"You'll see them when we get back, and there's lots of delicious food prepared. Do you want to go back soon?"
"Yes! When are we going back?"
"In a few days. As soon as Daddy's injuries get better, we'll go back immediately."