Song Nuan looked at the man's photo, her face turning ashen.
She had climbed her way up to Song Qiang, pushing aside all other women in his life.
Then, with sweet words, she coaxed Song Qiang to adopt her as his daughter, finally whitewashing her identity. To the outside world, she became the eldest daughter of the Song family, possessing a dazzling and illustrious status.
After Song Qiang's death, she burned all his photos and destroyed every trace of his existence.
She inherited Song's millions and then went abroad to study—
Song Nuan clenched the folder tightly. Years ago, Gu Qichen had approached her, saying that a Miss Song had once saved his life when he was a child.
At the time, she had been puzzled, as Song Qiang had no daughters before her.
Yet, she had still tacitly agreed, after all, it was Gu Qichen—
Madam Gu looked at Song Nuan's pale face and let out a sneer: "What, you don't recognize this man?"
Song Nuan bit her lower lip and looked at Madam Gu innocently: "Auntie, this is my father."
"Your father?" Madam Gu was now utterly disgusted with Song Nuan. "Song Nuan, you truly won't shed tears until you see the Yellow River!"
Although Song Qiang and Song Nuan's relationship was difficult to investigate, for the Gu family, uncovering the truth of that year was as easy as turning their hands over.
The people Madam Gu sent found Song Qiang's former lovers.
Those women had all been wronged by Song Nuan to varying degrees back then. When the name of the eldest daughter of the Song family was mentioned, they merely sneered.
What eldest daughter? She was just a venomous little bitch.
The living room was silent. Song Nuan clutched her hands, her mind racing at full speed.
No matter what Madam Gu had found out, even if she brought that dead ghost Song Qiang before her, she absolutely could not admit it!
Once she admitted it, her life would be completely ruined!
"Auntie, have you heard some rumors?" Song Nuan's expression was fragile, and she tried to grab Madam Gu's hem, but was stopped by a maid.
"Song Nuan, from today onwards, you have no further connection with my Gu family. If you dare to speak nonsense outside, I will make your life a living hell!"
Madam Gu picked up a prepared card from the table.
She scornfully threw it onto the floor in front of Song Nuan: "A woman like you only covets my Gu family's wealth and power, doesn't she? Here is ten million. Take the money and disappear forever! If I find out you pester my son again, I will take your life!"
The card landed on the floor. Song Nuan lowered her head, her shoulders heaving slightly, appearing very heartbroken.
Beneath her lowered head, her eyes were bloodshot and filled with resentment.
She thought ten million could just dismiss her? Did they take her for a fool?!
A single resource that Gu Qichen could casually give her was worth more than ten million.
Moreover, if she married Gu Qichen, everything in the Gu family would be hers!
"Butler, escort the guest out." Madam Gu stood up.
The butler standing nearby immediately stepped forward: "Miss Song, please leave."
Song Nuan gritted her teeth and stared intently at Madam Gu: "Auntie! Why won't you listen to my explanation!"
Madam Gu had no intention of listening to Song Nuan anymore.
She had already turned and left, heading upstairs.
Song Nuan was unwilling to leave, so the butler called two maids to forcibly escort her out.
As they neared the main gate of the Gu family residence, Song Nuan broke free from the maids.
"I can walk myself!"
The two maids looked at the butler, who nodded with disgust.
Outside the Gu family's main gate, not far away.
Several reporters, upon seeing Song Nuan emerge from the Gu residence, immediately began to stealthily capture photos.
Song Nuan's eyes were red, and a seemingly serene smile graced her face. She lowered her head and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
After getting into her car, Song Nuan drove away.
The reporters exchanged glances.
"Song Nuan looks in good spirits coming out of the Gu family's old house—"
"Given all this, does the Gu family still want Song Nuan?"
"Who knows? We can't possibly understand the affairs of wealthy families."
...
Qin Family.
In the living room, Qin He and Ming Xue were playing video games, while Qin Yun and Ming Chi sat on a sofa not far away, chatting.
After the filming of "Moon Travel" wrapped up, Ming Chi planned to take a break and not accept any more roles for a while.
When they started talking about Qin He, Ming Chi's gaze swept over Qin He's abdomen.
"Brother, He'er's condition—"
Qin Yun glanced at Qin He. Her waistline was such that it was becoming difficult to conceal.
The Qin and Ming families were like one family. Qin Yun lowered his voice and revealed that Qin He had discovered she was pregnant after her divorce.
The smile on Ming Chi's face faded slightly: "Actually, an abortion might be the best option, at least for He'er."
"Let her make her own decision. After all, she's carrying our nephew or niece," Qin Yun said softly. "This matter is complicated; don't let Ming Xue know too many details."
Ming Chi nodded.
It was a rare family gathering, and the four of them video called their relatives in Haicheng.
Qin He chatted happily with her grandmother. Her grandmother's health had greatly improved. On the video call, her uncle Ming Yusheng saw Ming Xue and immediately put on a stern face.
"Make Xiao Xue come over here!"
Ming Xue shied away, not daring to face the camera.
Ming Yusheng said with a cold smile: "I heard you got into a fight with the He family a while ago? You're becoming more and more capable, now stirring up trouble all the way to Qingcheng!"
"Dad, you can't blame me entirely for this," Ming Xue said softly.
But she was still lectured by Ming Yusheng.
In the afternoon, Ming Chi had to return to his residence in Qingcheng.
He was worried about paparazzi and fans disturbing the Qin family, and despite Qin Yun and Qin He's repeated requests, he couldn't be persuaded to stay.
After Ming Chi and Ming Xue had both left, Qin He returned to the living room, sat down, ate some fruit, and then picked up her tablet to work.
She browsed various comments on a short video platform, replying and answering those that interested her.
Qin Yun instructed someone to prepare dinner and then sat opposite Qin He, also dealing with official business.
Time flowed peacefully. Qin He finished reading the comments. Seeing that her brother was still engrossed in handling Qin Corporation's affairs, she opened an encrypted folder on her tablet.
There, she had saved her analysis of a series of prescriptions from "Wan Fang Lun."
Now, she was not just looking at the prescriptions; she wanted to understand the hidden secrets behind them.
Following the encryption method, Qin He reorganized "Wan Fang Lun" from beginning to end according to a pattern, but still couldn't find any clues.
The encryption methods alone were numerous. To unravel the mystery of "Wan Fang Lun," it would likely take considerable effort.
Qin He worked until evening. The butler entered the living room and informed them that dinner was ready.
At the dinner table, the siblings chatted while eating.
"I've added another batch of security personnel to the house. They are all from Lu Corporation's security company, handpicked by Lu Mingxi, and are trustworthy," Qin Yun said.
Qin He nodded. "You handle it. Brother, how is your leg recovering lately?"
Qin Yun's leg had almost fully recovered and he could walk normally, but he couldn't engage in strenuous exercise.
"It's very good. It should be much better soon. I have physical therapy every day."
"Mm." Qin He thought for a moment. "Brother, do you know if Wan Wan has gone to Haicheng?"