Hospital

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“Zhan, what do you know about the donor?”

Zhan put his other hand on the back of Carmen’s hand and patted it lightly, pacifying her, “Ayi, some things have to be said at the right time. Whatever I know, it is not the right time now.”

“That means you know the inside story.” Carmen’s eyes lit and she said hopefully.

“I don’t know.” Zhan denied it.

Carmen was Darren’s mother. If Carmen talked to Darren about what happened today, Zhan was only afraid that Darren would suspect him of having bad intentions.

And he hadn’t got better and more direct evidence to prove it for the time being.

Zhan had to find ironclad evidence to make Lingjiao speechless and unable to turn over. Otherwise, if Lingjiao made a comeback, she would attack in retaliation.

Carmen’s eyes, which had a glimmer of joy, became gloomy.

Zhan didn’t want to say anything bad about Lingjiao. After all, there weren’t many people who believed him now.

He didn’t want to get himself into something. In particular, Darren was especially protective of Lingjiao. What’s more, Lingjiao was now pregnant with Darren’s child and became important for him.

This was not the best time to bring Lingjiao down.

Zhan was now like a hunter who was waiting for the opportunity to give a fatal blow when the prey was most relaxed and vulnerable.

At this time, the door of the ward was pushed open from the outside. It was Darren, Qinsu and Luying who came in together.

They were a little surprised to see Carmen holding Zhan’s hand.

Zhan drew back his hand, “Mrs. Jin, goodbye.”

Zhan took Fei and was about to leave.

Carmen said to Darren who froze in place, “Darren, see Zhan off.”

Darren didn’t move, thinking that he should avoid suspicion because of the status between them. He was a little reluctant to see Zhan off.

Luying and Darren were closest to each other and could see what her brother was thinking. So, she smiled and put the flowers in his arms, “Mom, let me do it. I just have something to talk to Zhan.”

With that, Luying walked out of the ward with Zhan and sent him to the elevator.

“Zhan, thanks for saving my mom. I don’t care what you did to Darren before. But I just hope you don’t come near my mom again. After all, Lingjiao and Darren are already married and you’re also married. So, let’s just go our own ways.” Luying thought for a while and had to say what she was thinking.

“Luying, you’re right. I know what to do.” Zhan understood as soon as he heard it, “I won’t bother Ayi in the future.”

“Thank you.” Luying saw the elevator coming and made a gesture,”Take care.”

Zhan nodded and took Fei to the elevator to leave.

***

They reached the underground parking lot. As they walked to the car, Fei pulled Zhan’s hand, “Mommy, don’t be sad.”

“Why should I be sad?” Zhan looked at his little baby.

“They all don’t like you. But I like you, and Daddy, Jiyang uncle, and Lulu aunt all like you, that is enough. Others are all unimportant people. So, don’t get upset because of the unimportant ones.” Fei said it in a reasonable way.

Zhan squatted down and put his hands on Fei’s shoulders, “You’re right. But mommy isn’t upset at all. Because mommy doesn’t like them either.”

Fei covered her mouth with her hands and smiled, giving a thumbs-up sign.

“Let’s go back.” Zhan was about to get up when he saw two familiar figures dodging in at the security gate.

He opened the car door, asked Fei to sit in it, and said, “Fei, wait in the car for mommy for a few minutes. Good girl, don’t say anything. I’ll be right back,”

“OK” Fei didn’t ask why and cooperated obediently.

Zhan locked the car and then crept to the security door.

He pressed himself against the wall and slowly approached the cold, hard metal door panel, pressing his ear firmly against it to try to listen to the conversation inside.

Sure enough, there came the sound of the conversation between two people.

“Hepeng, can you just calm down and listen to me?” it was Lingjiao’s voice with a begging tone.

“Lingjiao, if you become what I am now, can you calm down?” Hepeng was furious, “Since I have offended Yibo, I have now been dismissed from all positions by the directors. They even force me to give up my shares. Now, I have nothing!”

“And this is all because of you! If you hadn’t revealed the false news that Zhan was the third party in Yibo’s marriage, I wouldn’t have asked someone to make trouble in Beijing. You said that Yibo got tired of Zhan and abandoned him. But what happened then? Zhan is the real Mrs. Wang!”

“You really have to eat your words!” Hepeng pointed to his own face, “Look at you and then look at me. As Yibo’s sister-in-law, you’re still gorgeous. But I’m like a rat! Why?”

Hearing this, Zhan was completely sure that Hepeng and Lingjiao were in cahoots against him.

But the two had never met each other. How did they get together and conspire against me?

“I… I didn’t expect things would turn out this way either! We are allies in the same boat. How could I harm you? It was that bitch Zhan who had acted and misled us. Unexpectedly, Yibo would cooperate with him so perfectly.” Lingjiao grabbed her clothes nervously with her fingers, “I hate Zhan more than you do.”

“What’s the point of talking about it now!” Hepeng didn’t listen to her words and not trust her like before, “Can I go back to the old days even if you say this? You let me become like this anyway. Since you’ve done me so much harm, how can you land on your feet? Let’s die together!”

Hepeng stepped forward and grabbed her shoulder with such force that her shoulder hurt. Lingjiao endured the pain and was scared.

Now, Hepeng had nothing. So, he also had nothing to lose. She could not anger him.

“What nonsense are you talking about? How can we get revenge on Zhan if we die? Do you want to let it go so easily?” Lingjiao said with a soft look on her face.

“I don’t. But does it matter? The opponent is Yibo. Ten of you and I are no match for a man with such power. Or do you still want to use me? “Hepeng narrowed his eyes, becoming wiser after taking a loss.

“Aren’t you going to die? Why don’t we revenge before dying, so that all of them can’t e spared. We have to stay alive now and wait for our chance. We will have a chance.”

“Why should I trust you?” He was not as stupid as before.

“Give me some time and I’ll prove it to you.” Lingjiao said gently, pull down his hand clasped on her shoulder, and smiled faintly.

“Alright, I’ll give you some time as you wish. If you dare to play tricks, then I will not let you off easily.” Hepeng put on an evil smile, then leaned over and lowered his head to kiss Lingjiao.

Nausea surged in Lingjiao as she smelled the scent of him. She secretly took a deep breath to suppress it.

She smiled coquettishly and put her index finger against his lips, “Don’t do that. This is a safe passage.”

“There’s no one else here. Why can’t you give me a kiss? Don’t forget that the last time you failed to drug Zhan. Instead, you were drugged. I helped you. You begged me to sleep with you at that time. How much you enjoyed it! Why can’t I even kiss you now?”

“Lingjiao, you think I can’t kiss you now that I’ve lost my place, right?” Hepeng said harshly and humiliated Lingjiao.

Lingjiao was already uncomfortable. Besides, she was pregnant and had morning sickness. Now, she simply could not help retching violently.

Seeing that Lingjiao was so disgusted with him that she even vomited, Hepeng was angry and embarrassed with a complicated look.

“Lingjiao, I still have your nude photos. It seems that you want me to send these photos and videos to Darren, so that he can see how happy his wife is when she sleeps with another man.”

Hepeng said and turned to leave. Lingjiao took his hand, holding back her sickness and begged him, “Hepeng, I don’t dislike you. I just have an upset stomach. That’s why I came to the hospital. Trust me. Look, this is my examination report.”

It was true that she could not eat during this period of time. So, she went to the hospital to have a check and did not expect that she could fool Hepeng with this examination report now.

She took out the report from her bag and gave it to Hepeng, “Look, I didn’t lie to you.”

Hepeng narrowed his eyes and pulled the report from her hand to take a look. After he looked at it, his anger was eliminated.

“And I’ve been out for so long. I’m afraid Darren will be suspicious. So, we cannot do it this time. Let’s make another appointment.” Lingjiao watched his face carefully, saying something nice Hepeng would listen.

Before getting those photos back from Hepeng and dealing with Hepeng, Lingjiao could only be meek and subservient to calm him down. Now, she was the only one he could rely on. He was still of some value to Lingjiao in fixing Zhan.

Before draining him of his value, she must fall in with his wishes as much as possible.

Hepeng rubbed his nose mischievously, “Take a hotel room another day and I will come to see you. Do not let me wait too long. I’m rendered humble now. Those women hide away when they see me. I can’t even have my lust released. You have to comfort me properly.”

He lifted his hand and cupped Lingjiao’s chin, smiled wickedly, and gave her a hard kiss on the lips.

“And I need money!” Hepeng had little money left on him in these few days.

“Send me your card number and I’ll transfer 100, 000 to you.” Lingjiao kept her smile and complied.

Hepeng tightened his hand and pinched her chin, “100, 000? Do you think I’m a beggar? Give me a million first.”

“One million?” Lingjiao widened her eyes in shock, not expecting him to be so greedy and want ten times what she gave him, “How can I get so much?”

Hepeng sized Lingjiao up and wandered his fingers from her chin to the diamond earrings in her ears, and slid down her slender neck to the diamond necklace that matched the earrings on her chest.

“The value of the clothes and jewelry you wear is close to one million. You are the daughter-in-law of the Jin family and the lady of the Xiao family. What is your status in Chongqing? You want to tell me that you have no money? Do you think I’m a fool?” Hepeng rubbed the smooth and brilliant diamond on her finger, “It’s okay if you don’t want to give it to me. Then just give me your wedding ring.”

Lingjiao immediately clenched her fists to prevent him from taking it away, “I can’t give this to you. If Darren finds out my wedding ring is gone, how can I explain?”

“That is your business.” Hepeng said shamelessly, “Or do as I say.”

“One million is too much, I don’t have so much cash in my hand. So, give me some time to think of a way to get the money.” Faced with Hepeng’s exorbitant price, Lingjiao had no choice but to compromise.

“One day. I have to receive the money in my account by this time tomorrow.” Hepeng reached out with one finger and gave the deadline.

“One million is not trifling sum. I really cannot get it in one day.” Lingjiao was awkward and asked him for a grace period, “Give me three days.”

“Two days. It is not negotiable.” This was Hepeng’s last concession.

He didn’t have much money now. He needed money for food, living, and transportation. Besides, he was used to spending extravagantly. It almost drove him crazy that he was now straitened for cash. He could no longer stand the poor days when he could not get anything he wanted.

He had to have money. Otherwise, how could he live!

And Lingjiao was of course his best source of money, unless she didn’t want to be Darren’s wife anymore.

“Alright.” Lingjiao could only nod and say, “Then I’ll go first and get the money for you.”

“Lingjiao, you’d better remember that I have nothing now, I’m not afraid of you playing tricks! If the worst comes to the worst, we will die together!”

With that, Hepeng pulled down the black baseball cap on his head and left through the security channel step.

Lingjiao then heaved a sigh of relief. But she was so angry after being bullied by Hepeng at this time that she smashed the bag in her hand against the wall to vent her anger.

Zhan didn’t stay long, turned around, and left quietly.

Zhan got into his car and drove away from the hospital in a hurry. He never thought Lingjiao would have such an affair with Hepeng. It really surprised him. But that explained why they knew each other.

It was said that harm set, harm got. A wicked person would be harassed by another of like ilk.

Thinking about Lingjiao’s end today, Zhan was in a better mood today.

He couldn’t slacken off and also had to give Lingjiao a gift. He was really annoyed to see Lingjiao so arrogant.

***

After sending Zhan away, Luying returned to Carmen’s ward and saw that Carmen was gloomy.

Darren was asking Carmen, “Mom, what’s wrong with you?”

“Darren, I don’t feel well inside.” Carmen sighed.

Thinking of what Lingjiao had just done in this ward, she was chilled and afraid. Lingjiao had always been soft and frail on the surface. But Carmen never thought that she would be so aggressive inside.

And this kind of woman was her son’s wife, Lingjiao’s disguise was too scary.

“I’ll go and call the doctor to have a check.” Darren was about to turn around, but Carmen stopped him, “I’m suffering from my anxiety. The doctor can’t cure it.”

“Mom, you can see a psychiatrist for your anxiety. I will find you a good doctor.” Darren sat down and looked at Carmen.

“My anxiety can’t be cured by a psychiatrist.” Carmen was in a bad mood.

Luying also came forward and pacified, “Mom, take it easy. You can talk to us about it. We will try our best to do whatever you want to do.”

“That’s right, mom, Just tell us what you want. We are also worried when we see you like this.” Darren said.

“I do not know if I should say it. Even if I say it, I am afraid that you all will not believe.” Carmen looked down and was very hesitant.

“Mom, you are so strange today. Did he say something to you? Don’t believe him and I’ll deal with everything.” Darren propped his hands on his knees and frowned.

“He?” Carmen asked her son rhetorically, “Who are you referring to?”

“Zhan.” Darren met his mother’s questioning gaze, “He was the one who sent you to the hospital yesterday. But I returned all the favors I should have returned. So, don’t feel like you owe him.”

“Darren, you misunderstood Zhan. He didn’t come to ask me to return the favor. He just cared about me and came to see me.” Carmen felt that Darren had a deep prejudice against Zhan, “You have a prejudice against him.”

“I hold no prejudice against anyone. But he is no longer the Zhan we knew long ago.” Darren also felt that Carmen was too stubborn, “Mom, can you keep sober-minded?”

“You’re the one who should keep sober-minded.” Carmen suppressed her anger that was surging.

“Mom, what exactly did he say to you? It seems that you were brainwashed by him.” Darren was bitter about being criticized by Carmen, “Don’t you know what did he do back then? Now, you’re speaking up for him. Are you still my mother? Didn’t you see that I, your son, was abandoned by him like a fool?” As Darren said, his face turned ashen with outrage. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists on his knees.

“Darren, calm down. Don’t ruin your relationship with mom.” Luying patted Darren’s shoulder.

“Luying, thank you for coming to see me today. But I have to have a good talk with Darren now. Excuse me.” Carmen didn’t want Luying to get her wrong and explained.

“Mom, I know, I can only stay here for a while too and have to pick up Qinsu. She is learning English.” Luying said to Darren again, “Darren, talk with mom. I’ll go first.”

Darren nodded, and Luying then left with relief.

It was quiet. Neither Carmen nor Darren spoke first this time. They were trying to calm down.

“Darren, do you know that Lingjiao is also here today?” Carmen calmed down before speaking slowly.

“Really?” Darren obviously didn’t know about it, “She said she wanted to go back to the Xiao’s mansion. Maybe she came over to see you temporarily.”

Because Lingjiao was pregnant, the Jin family cherished her very much.

“When she came over, Zhan was also here…” Carmen told Darren what had just happened, “Darren, did we misunderstand Zhan? With his nature, he would never have done anything to hurt and betray you like that. Why did he suddenly give birth to a child?… He must have encountered things that he could not deal with, or he might have his own difficulties.”

“And Lingjiao, I think she has something to hide from us. This is my. intuition. I will never harm you. You are my son. So, Darren, you must be more careful.”

“Mom, what kind of difficulties can Zhan have, so that he gave birth to someone else’s child behind my back?”

The moment Zhan was mentioned, Darren would recall the scene five years ago when Zhan was discharged from the hospital with his baby in his arms, which made his heart tremble with pain, “It was he who left me when I needed him most. It was at that time that I saw his true colors.”

“As for Lingjiao, she is good to me. Now, she’s pregnant with my child. Compared to Zhan, it’s clear that she is better. Mom, maybe the donor really doesn’t want to see us. It is not a big deal.”

“I don’t believe it.” Carmen knew how great the blow Zhan had brought to Darren back then.

“Mom, I believe in Lingjiao. I only believe in what I have seen. I will not forgive Zhan or trust him.” Darren reached out and lightly unbuttoned one of the buttons on his shirt. He felt a little out of breath, “Mom, I’m going to go back first.”

He didn’t want to talk to Carmen about Zhan and didn’t even want to hear his name.

“Darren, mom will never lie to you. Lingjiao is not as gentle and soft as you see she is.” Carmen reminded him once again, “Darren, you are so resistant to Zhan because you still can’t let him go, right? You cannot believe that he gave up on you when you were in danger and betrayed you!”

“Darren, you still love him inside.”

“I hate him!” with that, Darren strode to leave without looking back.

***

He was in a hurry. When he reached the underground parking lot and got into his car, he didn’t drive away immediately. Instead, he leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to put those annoying things behind himself.

He told himself not to think about anything or to be affected by anyone.

But the more he tried to calm down, the more irritated he became.

He smashed hard on the steering wheel and was annoyed that he still could not calmly face the man who had hurt him after so many years!

He was definitely not like his mother said that he could not let go because he still loved him.

He couldn’t let go because he wanted to remind himself not to easily forget Zhan betrayal and injury to him.

But why was there another voice in his heart saying that this was not the case?

Darren stroked his face with his hands, unwilling to admit that his hatred for Zhan was not pure, but was mixed with too many complex emotions.

Darren tried hard to calm himself, then drove the car out of the hospital and called his assistant, “Find out who was the one donated the umbilical cord blood and who took the check for two million five years ago.”

For some reason, he suspected and wanted to find out the truth. He still wanted to give himself a reason not to hate Zhan.

He had been tired in these five years.

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Jin mansion

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Darren drove back to the Jin family. Lingjiao was not at home.

His father, Shenhai, had something important to do today and went to play golf with a powerful man.

He then went upstairs and went to the study to do something, like practicing calligraphy so that he could be in a calm mood.

Not long after, the assistant called him, “Mr. Darren, I found out that the check for two million has not been taken by now.”

“Okay, I got it.” Darren put the brush in his hand on the pen holder and was immersed in thought.

It seemed that things were really not what he had thought. But he did not want to doubt Lingjiao, his wife. Lingjiao was always with him in his hardest time. Besides, she was pregnant now.

But why hadn’t anyone taken this check for five years? Did the donor not care about money or not need money?

Darren couldn’t figure it out. He was so annoyed that he picked up the brush again and continued writing, hoping he could calm down.

Suddenly, there was someone knocking on the door of the study.

“Who is it?”

“Honey, it’s me.” It was Lingjiao’s voice.

Lingjiao then pushed the door in, holding the tray with a bowl of soup on it.

“Honey, I came back and heard from the servant that you were in the study. So, I come to see you.” Lingjiao smiled harmlessly and sweetly, “The soup has just been made. Drink it while it’s warm.”

“You went to the hospital today to see Mom.” Darren asked directly and stared at her face to watch her reaction.

Lingjiao froze for a second. Then, she walked to him, held his arm, and naturally avoided his gaze, “I had an upset stomach. So, I went to the hospital and saw Mom.”

“But what annoyed me was that I met Zhan. I don’t know what he said. Mom was nicer to him than to me, her daughter-in-law. I was jealous and in a bad mood. So, I said some offensive words. But I was aiming at Zhan, not mom.” Lingjiao took the initiative to mention Zhan. She even made herself look pitiable and put the blame on Zhan.

“I also heard that you were like a different person.” Darren pulled his hand back from hers and then sat down on the leather swivel chair behind him, “You know, it’s not worth it to be angry over someone else. Besides, that’s my mother. You shouldn’t talk like that anyway.”

“Honey, I know I was wrong. So, as soon as I came back, I come to make amends for you with the soup. I heard that women are unstable when they are pregnant. I also don’t know what’s wrong with me.” Lingjiao took Darren’s hand again and shook it lightly, pouting at him. She looked so pitiful that no one could bear to reproach her.

Lingjiao’s way had been proved effective every time. She knew that men all liked gentle and lovely women and they could not resist the women who acted like a spoiled child.

Darren had also heard that women were unstable when they were pregnant and could become a different person.

This was indeed enough to convince him.

“Today, when I was sorting out the accounts, I found that the two million given to you five years ago to give to the donor has never been withdrawn, How do you explain that?” Darren asked her.

Once something had started, it could not be stopped.

Darren was now testing and suspecting Lingjiao.

“Honey, the money was given to the donor. It’s his right to withdraw it or not, or to use it or not. What does it have to do with me? What if the donor just does not want to use the money?” Lingjiao was slightly angry and shook off his hand, “Are you doubting me?”

“I want to know who he is.” Then he would not have any suspicion of her.

“It has been five years. I don’t have his contact information and don’t know where he has gone.” Lingjiao bit her lips and was upset with Darren for asking such questions, “Honey, what is wrong with you?”

She thought Carmen must have talked to Darren about what happened today. That was why Darren was asking her about these things.

“Lingjiao, we have been together for so long. You already know me well. I hope you won’t deceive me. Tell me first if there is anything. We are a couple and there is nothing we can’t talk about.” Darren just didn’t want to recommit the same error.

But this time, could he really trust Lingjiao?

“Honey, I know.” Lingjiao put on a smile again.

“The most important thing for you now is to protect yourself and the baby.”

“I will.”

Lingjiao hated Zhan even more.

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Xiao Mansion

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Zhan, who was back to the Xiao’s mansion sneezed several times in a row, thinking that maybe someone was missing him or cursing him.

Just as he thought about it, Yibo called him, “Are you missing me?”

“I think you are missing me.” Zhan lay on the sofa, his slender legs folded at the ankles.

“You can read my mind?” Yibo smiled, “I have good news for you.”

“Actually, I also have good news for you.” Zhan put on a faint smile.

“It seems we have consonance.” Yibo smiled more deeply, “The board of directors of Wang Group has agreed to strengthen the development of Chongqing. So, I will come to Chongqing to work for a while and you maybe finish the Beach Hotel bidding project with me. Is that good?”

“You’re exploiting public offices for private gain.” Although Zhan said so, he was moved by Yibo.

“I have always been scrupulous in separating public from private interests. It is really necessary for the development of the group.” Yibo was serious.

“Liar.” Zhan chuckled.

“This time, I can accompany Fei to the parent-child activities. Besides, my dad is also coming to Chongqing.” Yibo revealed it first so that Zhan could be prepared, “He will invite your parents to dinner. This dinner is an imperative. You can’t refuse anymore.”

“Why will I refuse?”

“What’s your good news?”

“I found out today that Hepeng and Lingjiao not only know each other, they actually slept together. The time she tried to drug me…”

Yibo quietly listened to Zhan talking about the conversation between Hepeng and Lingjiao that he overheard in the underground parking lot of the hospital today.

“Are you listening?” Zhan didn’t hear any reaction from Yibo after saying a lot.

“Yes, I just don’t want to interrupt you.” Yibo shifted position, “Why didn’t you tell me that Lingjiao has schemed against you?”

“We were unrelated at that time. How could I tell you?” at that time, Zhan and Yibo had only a contract, no feelings at all. It would be strange if he spilled out his troubles to Yibo.

“Unrelated? Then the marriage certificate is a fake?” Yibo softly rubbed his brow, having a little fear after the event, “Fortunately, you’re smart.”

“Yes. They even broke up the blind date and found a man with a bad reputation like Hepeng. I definitely would be more careful anyway.” Being praised by Yibo, Zhan was happy and proud.

“It’s true that you’re not very stupid.” Yibo chuckled.

Zhan was a little displeased, “Is that a compliment or a sarcasm?”

“Of course it is a compliment.” Yibo was effusive in his praise, “Mrs. Wang is beautiful, smart, generous, gentle, and virtuous. I really love you.”

“Come on, don’t be so glib.” Zhan didn’t believe his rhetoric, “I’ll make sure Lingjiao gets what she deserves anyway.”

“Zhan, why do you hate Lingjiao so much? Because of Darren?” Yibo asked him.

Zhan hastily denied, “No. It is just because that she once set me up and ruined my life.”

“Then why did she do it? She did it because of Darren, didn’t she?” Yibo reminded Zhan that as long as they talked about this topic, it would involve Darren.

Zhan was silent for a moment, and then nodded, “Yes. She loved Darren. But at that time, Darren contracted a form of marriage with me. So, Lingjiao did everything she could to hurt me and frame me. I was just twenty years old that year. But everyone abandoned me. Isolated and helpless, I felt that everything just seemed to cave in on top of me at that moment… So, I can’t just let her go.”

“I’m not saying this to make you pity me. I just want to tell you that even if you mind and object, I will not stop. This is what Lingjiao owes me and what she deserves.”

“Why would I object to that?” Yibo frowned slightly, “Is that what I am in your eyes?”

In fact, he was indeed such a person. As long as he thought of that all Zhan’s emotions were related to Darren, he was very upset.

But Yibo couldn’t show his mind in front of Zhan.

“You don’t object?” Zhan thought he had heard wrong.

“Do you know what I’d like to do right now?” Yibo looked the clear blue sky.

“What?” Zhan asked.

“I want to hold you in my arms, now.” Yibo’s tone was soft, “In the future, with me around, no one can bully you. Anyone who bullies you will be avenged by me a thousand times.”

“You are going to deal with Lingjiao. The grudge between you guys starts with Darren and should end with Darren. Just do anything as you want. I will pave the way for you and clear the decks for you.”

I was too late to participate in his past. But I would cherish him and love him now and in the future.

“Yibo…” Zhan whispered his name affectionately. Yibo affection to him warmed and moved Zhan.

“If you want to thank me, just come down.” Yibo liked hearing Zhan call his name.

“Where are you?” Zhan immediately sat up from the couch, his heart beating fast.

“At your door. Hurry to come and see me,” Yibo laughed in a husky voice.

“Wait for a moment and stand still.” Zhan put down his phone and hurried to the checkroom to tidy his clothes.

He checked his face and hair carefully to see if there was anything wrong with them. After tidying himself up, he left the room and eased downstairs.

Zhan left the mansion and walked to the courtyard. Through the carved gate, he could see the upright figure standing outside.

Zhan smiled and walked faster. But he slowed down when he was about to reach the door.

Zhan opened the door and slowly walked out. Yibo was about step forward when Zhan stopped him, “I told you to stand still.”

Yibo raised his eyebrows slightly, withdrew his long legs, and stood in the shade. The sunlight fell and the light spot appeared between the leaves, Yibo looked handsome.

Zhan stepped forward and hugged him frankly, burying his face in Yibo’s arms and smelling his unique scent, which made him at ease.

The air had the fresh smell of leaves…

“Why do you come quietly every time?” Zhan looked up in his arms, “Do you want to check on me?”

“What are you thinking?” Yibo wasn’t offended by his misunderstanding, “I just wanted to surprise you.”

“What if you don’t get the scale right and the surprise turns into a shock?” Zhan extended his hand and touched Yibo’s chin, “I am very weak.”

“Then how dare you hug me tightly in public?” Yibo felt the warmth and strength of Zhan’s palm.

“You’re my husband. Do you want me to hug someone else?” Zhan playfully tilted his head, his bright eyes shining, “As long as you don’t mind.”

“It would be strange if I don’t mind…” Yibo looked down and got closer to him.

Zhan smiled lightly and was held by his palm. He could feel the temperature of Yibo’s dry palm through the fabric of his dress.

And his breath sprayed over his delicate face, making his ears tickle.

“Why are you hiding?” Yibo felt that Zhan’s back was pressing against his palm.

“I’m not hiding.” Zhan didn’t admit it.

Yibo then kissed Zhan’s lips easily, which was as sweet and fragrant as he remembered.

Zhan closed his eyes lightly, feeling the heat on his lips because of him.

His kiss was soft but strong. Yibo was lingering on his lips and tasting his fragrance.

Yibo had intended to give Zhan a gentle kiss. But the more he kissed, the more addicted he was. He even wanted to rub him into his bones and was crazy about him.