Ju Honglan described Song Qinian as the culprit, believing that even if Shen Huanling was foolish, she wouldn't kidnap a child.
She only kidnapped Song Zan because Song Zan was Song Qinian's son!
If Song Qinian hadn't returned to Jinghua City, if the old madam hadn't brought Song Qinian's son back to the Shen family, or…
If Song Qinian hadn't married into the Shen family and become entangled with them much earlier, her daughter wouldn't have lost her life at such a young age.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yunxi immediately grabbed Ju Honglan. "Mom, calm down!"
"Calm down! How can I calm down? My daughter is dead, but isn't her son still alive? Besides, that child is her and Li Junshen's bastard, you guys…"
Ju Honglan's words were cut short by a fierce slap from Gu Zhiyan. For the first time, anger showed on Gu Zhiyan's calm face. She looked at Ju Honglan, who was covering her face in resentment, and said coldly.
"First, Zan Zan is not a bastard. He is the son of Nian Nian and Ah Yan, and a Shen family descendant."
"Second, the person who kidnapped Zan Zan is Shen Huanling, and the one who caused Shen Huanling's personality is you. You are an incompetent mother, yet you're blaming others. What gives you the right?"
"Third, Zan Zan's life is currently unknown. If anything happens to him, none of you will have an easy time!"
Ju Honglan was already stunned when she heard that Song Zan was the son of Shen Chiyan and Song Qinian.
Especially when she met Shen Chiyan's icy, piercing gaze, she felt as if his eyes were knives stabbing into her, a bone-chilling coldness that filled her with extreme fear.
She also recalled that the old madam had been hospitalized due to Song Zan's disappearance and was still recuperating in the hospital. Her face turned as pale as paper.
If Song Zan and the old madam suffered any harm because of Shen Huanling, their family would truly be ruined.
Shen Zhengming didn't expect Ju Honglan to go mad at this moment. He coldly yelled at Shen Yunxi, "Yunxi, Zixuan, quickly take your mother away!"
Shen Yunxi and Shen Zixuan immediately took Ju Honglan away from the hospital.
Shen Zhengming looked at Gu Zhiyan, then walked over to Shen Chiyan and patted his back. "Ah Yan, your second aunt lost Huanling and is in too much pain. I hope you can forgive her."
Shen Chiyan said coldly, "Second Uncle, the person who should apologize is not me!"
Shen Zhengming paused, then walked over to Song Qinian. "Nian Nian, I apologize on behalf of your second aunt. I'm sorry."
Song Qinian's complexion was extremely poor. She looked weak and haggard, as if she would collapse at any moment, but her expression was remarkably calm. "As long as Zan Zan is fine, everything can be discussed. Otherwise, I will never forgive you in this lifetime!"
The fault of the father lies in the lack of teaching the son. Shen Huanling's condition is closely related to Shen Zhengming and his wife.
Yet, they seemed completely unaware of this, only considering their own interests.
Shen Zhengming looked embarrassed. He hadn't expected Song Qinian, who was timid and meek when she was mute, to be so confident now.
Shen Zhengming had always looked down on Song Qinian. First, it was because of her poor background, and second, because she was mute.
But he hadn't expected to underestimate Song Qinian. This little mute girl had not only charmed Shen Chiyan but had also seduced Li Junshen.
Therefore, considering the future, he couldn't afford to offend this woman at the moment.
…
Waiting was the most torturous. These ten-plus hours felt like years to Song Qinian.
Gu Zhiyan saw her pale face and suggested she rest, but she refused.
As Gu Zhiyan was about to say something else, Shen Chiyan shook his head at her. "Mom, go check on Grandma. I'll stay here and wait with Qi Qi."
Seeing that she couldn't persuade them, Gu Zhiyan had Shen Keqin prepare some food for them.
Shen Keqin dutifully bought a large amount of food and had it sent to the hospital, but Shen Chiyan and Song Qinian had no appetite.
However, for Song Qinian's health, Shen Chiyan coaxed her to eat. "Qi Qi, please eat something. If Zan Zan wakes up and sees you looking so unwell, he'll definitely worry about you."
Song Qinian really couldn't eat anymore, but as soon as she thought of Zan Zan, she immediately picked up her chopsticks and started eating.
Yes, she couldn't fall now.
Just as she had eaten a little, Li Junshen arrived at the hospital, looking travel-worn. Seeing Shen Chiyan feeding Song Qinian, his dark, cold eyes immediately turned icy.
"Nian Nian…"
Li Junshen was like an unwelcome guest who interrupted their meal. Shen Chiyan's expression turned cold the moment he saw him.
Although Song Qinian had admitted that Zan Zan was his son, she had clearly hidden a lot, and those hidden matters were definitely related to Li Junshen.
Song Qinian raised her eyes and glanced at Li Junshen indifferently. There was no warmth in that glance, only deep suspicion. Li Junshen remained unfazed. "Where is Zan Zan? How is he?"
"Shen Huanling is dead."
"What?" Li Junshen was stunned, as if he hadn't expected Shen Huanling to die. "How could this happen? Then where is Zan Zan?"
Song Qinian glanced at the ICU ward and said nothing.
Li Junshen walked to the ICU and saw Zan Zan through the window. He was severely injured, his small body covered with medical tubes. Anyone who saw him would feel heartbroken and wish they could suffer the pain in his stead.
Li Junshen truly hadn't expected Shen Huanling to be dead, yet he had survived.
Zan Zan, it seems your fate is not to die!
At this moment, Gao Kunlun walked over. Seeing Li Junshen, his expression was complicated. Shen Chiyan knew he had something to say but didn't want Song Qinian to face Li Junshen alone.
Just then, Mu Yuxin arrived at the hospital. Shen Chiyan asked Mu Yuxin to accompany Song Qinian, and then he and Gao Kunlun walked to a quiet place.
"Boss, Shen Huanling's mobile phone has been found. Her last call was to Li Junshen."
"What about the call content?"
"It has been retrieved."
Gao Kunlun handed the retrieved audio to Shen Chiyan. After listening, Shen Chiyan narrowed his eyes, his gaze growing colder.
Shen Huanling didn't have the guts to kidnap Zan Zan, nor the brains to take him from the old residence. Therefore, when she kidnapped Zan Zan, someone must have helped her clean up the mess, and she probably thought she was very clever!
"Also… the forensic doctor and the first responders said that during the car accident, Shen Huanling shielded the young master with her own body, otherwise, the young master would have definitely died."
Shen Huanling deserved to die, but at the last moment, she used her body to protect Zan Zan.
Conversely, Zan Zan was innocent. If it weren't for Shen Huanling, he wouldn't have had to suffer this ordeal.
"What about Grandma?"
"The old madam fainted when she found out. But the eldest madam and the madam are looking after her, so don't worry."
Shen Chiyan lit a cigarette. Both Lin Qiutong's matter and Zan Zan's kidnapping had happened too suddenly, as if someone had planned it all along.