"Later, Ye Fanglin felt it was fate and even wanted the two girls to become sworn sisters. But who knew Feng Wanhui would disappear with the child, so I suspect Feng Wanhui might have swapped the two children."
Reading the WeChat message from Zhou Luote, Song Qinian's back broke out in a cold sweat.
It made sense. When Ye Fanglin was in labor, Lin Xing'an had stayed with her. Even from hearsay, she would have known the Lin family's status and influence were not simple.
How could she leave directly after managing to get close to such a family?
Therefore, it was indeed possible that she had swapped Lin Qiutong and Mu Yuxin.
This would also explain why she was so good to Lin Qiutong and so cruel to Yuxin.
If that were the case, Feng Wanhui was truly wicked!
"I know, thank you."
"What do you plan to do next?"
"Our mother's words are just speculation. I will find a way to verify if Yuxin is truly Lin Xing'an's daughter. If she is, I will definitely find a way for her to acknowledge the Lin family."
"Okay, if you need any help, just contact me."
After chatting with Zhou Luote, Song Qinian immediately sent a WeChat message to Mu Yuxin, "Yuxin, let's have dinner together quietly on the street tomorrow evening!"
"Honey, why are you still awake so late?"
"I was just about to sleep, but I really missed you and Qiaoqiao."
"Heh, okay, but I don't know what time I'll get off work. If I get off early, I'll pick up Qiaoqiao. If you get off early, you pick her up first."
"Okay."
Mu Yuxin had to work tirelessly to support her large family, getting up early and going to bed late, yet she never heard a word of concern or encouragement from Feng Wanhui.
She had to help Yuxin!
After finally falling asleep, Song Qinian suddenly heard the sound of high heels on the floor.
"Tap, tap, tap..."
The sound was very clear, as if right beside her ear.
Song Qinian initially didn't think much of it, until someone suddenly knocked on her door, followed by a woman's mournful cry. She immediately remembered what her colleagues had gossiped about during the day – that Qilianxiang was haunted.
Song Qinian was already timid, and this scared her badly. She pulled the quilt over her head.
Didn't they say Qilianxiang had good soundproofing? Why could she hear the sound of high heels?
"I heard that woman lived on the 20th floor. She got depressed because her husband cheated and eventually committed suicide in her home. Her resentment is strong, and she's been lingering, looking for young and pretty girls every midnight."
Recalling her colleague's words, Song Qinian quickly checked her phone. It was indeed past midnight.
There were only two households on the 20th floor. The neighboring apartment seemed empty. Could it be... that the girl committed suicide in this apartment?
No, even if Shen Chiyan hated her, he wouldn't give her a haunted house, would he?
She clutched the quilt tightly, trembling, while the sound of high heels and knocking continued relentlessly.
At this moment, she didn't know whether to run or stay. She could only cover her ears and try not to hear the sound.
After an unknown amount of time, it finally became quiet outside, but Song Qinian was completely sleepless.
The next morning, Song Qinian went to work with dark circles under her eyes, completely lacking energy.
Shen Chiyan's complexion was no better than Song Qinian's. When their eyes met, they both saw resentment in each other's gaze.
Shen Chiyan blamed Song Qinian for his inability to reciprocate Lin Qiutong's feelings. If Song Qinian hadn't interfered and affected his emotions, he might have already been with Lin Qiutong.
Now, it was ironic. Even though Lin Qiutong confessed, he had no interest.
As for Song Qinian, she was angry at Shen Chiyan for giving her a haunted house. Thus, they found each other bothersome from the morning.
In the afternoon, Shen Chiyan met with several prominent CEOs from Jinghua City, including Lin Xing'an.
Song Qinian, who was struggling to obtain hair or blood samples from Lin Xing'an and Ye Fanglin, saw an opportunity.
The meeting lasted for a full two hours. Song Qinian, as Shen Chiyan's secretary, stayed by his side. She kept her eyes on Lin Xing'an and smiled faintly when she saw him put his cigarette butt into the ashtray.
After everyone left, Song Qinian quickly found a small plastic bag and collected Lin Xing'an's used cigarette butt.
"What are you doing on the floor?"
Shen Chiyan's voice suddenly came from behind her. Song Qinian jumped in surprise and turned to look at him, her eyes filled with guilt and panic.
Didn't he go to the office with Lin Xing'an? Why was he back in the conference room?
Song Qinian subtly dropped the plastic bag on the floor and gestured with a smile to Shen Chiyan, "I'm cleaning."
"You are my chief secretary, Shen Chiyan. We have dedicated cleaning staff here. You don't need to do this. Go book a Chinese restaurant. I'm going to have dinner with some bosses."
Watching Shen Chiyan's retreating back, Song Qinian breathed a heavy sigh of relief. Fortunately, Shen Chiyan hadn't discovered anything.
She quickly collected her belongings, hid them in her pocket, and then ran out of the conference room.
This scene was witnessed by Shen Qiwen, who was not far away, looking through the glass.
Shen Qiwen frowned deeply. Why would Song Qinian, with nothing else to do, take Lin Xing'an's cigarette butt?
When things are out of the ordinary, there's a reason.
Shen Qiwen narrowed his eyes slightly.
In the evening, Song Qinian picked up Qiaoqiao as soon as she got off work, and then they went to find Mu Yuxin together.
Mu Yuxin received her salary and bonus today, and she was in a good mood, so she treated Song Qinian and Qiaoqiao to barbecue.
Mu Yuxin was naturally a hard worker. While barbecuing, she was so focused on taking care of Song Qinian and Qiaoqiao that she barely ate herself.
The more Song Qinian looked at her, the more she felt sorry for her. She gestured, "I'm not very hungry, you eat quickly. I'll grill for you."
"Forget it. Your barbecuing skills would ruin the good ingredients here."
Song Qinian: "..."
After Qiaoqiao ate her fill, she went to play in the ball pit. Song Qinian took the opportunity to sit opposite Mu Yuxin.
Mu Yuxin ate meat while looking back at Song Qinian with a smile, "Why are you so clingy today? Do you miss me that much?"
Song Qinian nodded, then gestured with a smile, "Yuxin, you have a white hair on your head!"
"What!?"
Mu Yuxin jumped up excitedly, "Where? Where? Help me look for any more. It's over, it's over. I must have been too stressed lately, not getting enough rest, getting old and ugly."
Song Qinian patted her arm to comfort her, "Don't move, let me see."
Song Qinian took the opportunity to pull out a hair from Mu Yuxin, quickly put it away, and then smiled and gestured to her, "There's only one. I've already pulled it out. Don't worry, you're still young!"
"No, I need to eat more black sesame pills and walnuts. I've already grown one white hair. Isn't it far from the second, third, and countless others? Will I be completely white by the time he comes out?"
Song Qinian took the opportunity to gesture, "So, you must rest well and take good care of yourself, otherwise, he will come out and really not want you anymore."