Chapter 173 The eldest daughter of the Bai family is Jiang Kexin

That evening, Fu Beichen returned to the Imperial Garden, where the fragrance of lilies almost overwhelmed him.

The intense fragrance made him feel even more distressed, and he desperately wanted her.

Perhaps this journey through life and death has left an indelible mark on him, etched into his very bones, and can never be erased.

He went into the bathroom, where the water was running.

He took off his shirt, and in the steamy mirror, the words on his chest were reflected—her name.

As I gently traced the lines on her skin with my fingertips, my mind was filled with every moment I spent with her, each frame crystal clear.

A short while later, he came downstairs.

Lu Qinglin had already arrived and was sitting alone at the bar, swirling his wine glass by himself.

Fu Beichen was only loosely wrapped in a bathrobe, and water was still dripping from his short black hair. Water droplets slid down his well-defined neck and collarbone and disappeared into the depths of the bathrobe.

That face, under the dim light, was breathtakingly handsome.

He walked straight to the sofa and sat down, his body sinking into the soft leather.

"Who is the Bai family's daughter?" His voice was cold, like ice.

Lu Qinglin took a sip of wine and slowly said, "Jiang Kexin."

Fu Beichen suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"impossible."

He was resolute.

"Clearly, she is Wang Huilan's biological daughter, while Gu Xingnian was adopted. How could she possibly be the Bai family's daughter?"

Lu Qinglin paused for a moment, put down his wine glass, and looked at him with great interest.

"I thought you'd be happy to hear this news. What, you don't want Jiang Kexin to be the eldest daughter of the Bai family?"

Fu Beichen's jawline was taut. "I will not let anyone take away her identity."

Lu Qinglin smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "It seems that this trip has completely won you over, N God."

He leaned forward and lowered his voice.

“I checked. Wang Huilan gave birth to a boy 24 years ago, and he was switched at birth. So, neither Gu Xingnian nor Jiang Kexin are her biological daughters.”

Fu Beichen's pupils suddenly contracted.

"What is the basis for the Bai family's claim of kinship?"

“Of course, it’s DNA testing,” Lu Qinglin answered readily. “It’s said that the Bai family left behind a butterfly-shaped jade pendant, and the two match up. Madam Bai treasures it terribly now and has already taken Jiang Kexin to the capital.”

He paused, then added, "I heard that they're planning a family reunion banquet next month, inviting dignitaries from around the world. Ostensibly, it's about reuniting with family, but secretly, they're looking for a good son-in-law for their lost and found daughter."

"Of course, you, Young Master Fu, are definitely near the top of the invitation list, so your chances of winning are very high, after all, you two have a 'relationship'."

Fu Beichen's face was so gloomy it could drip water.

"No, something must have gone wrong somewhere." He muttered to himself, then his eyes sharpened. "Go check again!"

Lu Qinglin shrugged. "Okay, then I'll sort through all the clues again."

"Do you have any way to get the Bai family's DNA?" Fu Beichen asked again.

"That's not difficult," Lu Qinglin replied confidently.

"How's the investigation going on about that incident from four years ago?"

Lu Qinglin poured himself another glass of wine and said slowly and deliberately, "I've checked. There were three ships at sea at the time. One for you, one for Jiang Kexin, and the last one was Lu Lie's. Gu Xingnian was on that ship at the time."

"However, at that time, everyone saw Jiang Kexin jump into the sea and pull you out."

Seeing Fu Beichen's expression change instantly, he continued:

"However, a lot of key information seems to have been deliberately erased. It may be out of deliberate protection for N God. Our people have already gone undercover to investigate, and we expect to have results soon."

The air was still for a few seconds.

Fu Beichen suddenly asked, his voice a little hoarse, "How do you make a woman fall in love with you again?"

Lu Qinglin chuckled.

"With your resources, Young Master Fu, do you even need to ask me? There are only two options. First, forcefully seduce her. Second, use your charm to seduce her relentlessly, and then seduce her."

Fu Beichen glanced at him. "Finish your drink and leave on your own."

He turned and went upstairs, not paying any more attention to Lu Qinglin's nonsense.

Back in the room, it was empty, and every corner seemed to hold traces of her presence.

He took out his phone and tapped on the newly added friend 'N'.

He sent a message: 【Are you asleep?】

There was no response.

He then posted: "The starry sky is very bright tonight, did you see it?"

It remains as if nothing has been accomplished.

He felt a surge of frustration, and finally, with a determined look, he typed: "My head hurts. Is it because the virus hasn't been completely cleared out?"

This time, the other party finally replied with a symbol: 【? 】

Fu Beichen's eyes lit up, and he jumped out of bed, his face beaming with undisguised excitement.

He immediately continued his fabrication: "I have a headache and can't sleep. Do you have any medicine? Could you bring it to the Imperial Garden?"

There seemed to be some hesitation on the other end, before a reply came: "It's too late. Are you feeling unwell?"

Yes, it's very uncomfortable.

Without thinking, he typed: "Or, I'll come find you."

There was silence on the other end.

Just as Fu Beichen's heart was about to sink, his phone vibrated, and a single word appeared on the screen: 【Okay.】

Fu Beichen felt his blood boiling, as if he had been injected with chicken blood. He immediately jumped out of bed and rushed to the dressing room to change his clothes.

Half an hour later, Fu Beichen's Rolls-Royce silently stopped outside the Sheng family's gate.

It was almost midnight.

He didn't get out of the car, but just quietly watched the tightly closed gate until it slowly opened. Only then did he reach out and open the back door of the car.

In the master bedroom on the east side of the Sheng family mansion, two heads peeked out from behind a gap in the curtains.

Mrs. Sheng snorted angrily, "This Fu Beichen is really bold, daring to come and kidnap someone in the middle of the night in such a blatant manner?"

She kicked Sheng's father next to her, "Go, bring him back to me!"

Mr. Sheng looked helpless. "What if... Niannian still likes him?"

"Does this scumbag even deserve to be the son-in-law of the Sheng family?" Mrs. Sheng's eyes widened. "Have you forgotten the divorce announcement?"

Mr. Sheng was instantly enraged. "That brat, he dares to come here again! I'll break his legs!"

Mr. Sheng quickly put on an outer robe and hurried downstairs.

As soon as the car door opened and Gu Xingnian bent down, she was suddenly pulled inside by a tremendous force.

The partition inside the car quietly fell down, and the driver quickly got out and fled.

Fu Beichen held her tightly.

"Isn't it a headache?" Gu Xingnian's voice was a little unsteady. "Try taking one of these pills first; it should help relieve the pain."

Fu Beichen took the small medicine bottle, casually tossed it aside, and tightened his grip on the arm.

"Seeing you makes me feel a little better." His voice was low and hoarse. "Don't move, let me hold you for a while."

Gu Xingnian pressed stiffly against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, one after another, striking her heart.

This heart beats so powerfully.

He really did come back to life.

He whispered in her ear, "Niannian, come back to the Imperial Garden with me, okay?"

He missed her so much.

A warm, wet kiss landed on my lips.

Gu Xingnian trembled and pushed him away abruptly, "Fu Beichen, I don't like you like this."

"Niannian, it's my birthday." He looked at her, his eyes deep and unfathomable. "I want an answer."

Yes, what he asked her was, "Can you love me again?"

The answer was too heavy, leaving her in a dilemma, and she hesitated.

So he tried a different approach, asking, "Can you give me a gift?"

"What do you want?" she asked softly.

Give yourself to me!

That's right, he wanted to seduce her!

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