Qiao Wanwan nodded with difficulty.

Zhan Jingting guessed something, "Although Xiao Jiu hasn't had a relapse yet, she's just like my uncle, right?"

"Yes, I pulled up the blood test reports of eleven or twelve-year-olds for comparison. Xiao Jiu's blood condition is the same as his, proving that he has just not developed the disease yet, not that he has not inherited the disease."

Zhan Jingting held her shoulders. "Wanwan, we expected this outcome, so don't be too sad. It's already a blessing that the child is alive and well and back with us."

Qiao Wanwan's sadness was immediately soothed. "Yes, at least the child is back with us. Now all we need to do is take good care of him, cure his illness, and make him as healthy as Shiyi."

Zhan Jingting was taken aback upon hearing this, but quickly said seriously, "Wanwan, you have already risked your life to save Eleven. Now, facing Xiao Jiu, I absolutely will not allow you to take any more risks. Do you understand?"

Qiao Wanwan nodded. "I know. I won't abandon you again. Let's think of another way to save the child."

"It's good that you think that way. It's late, let's go." Zhan Jingting touched her slightly protruding belly. "Even if you don't rest, Thirteen should rest."

Qiao Wanwan took his hand and walked out, pouting, "Eleven came up with some random name, and you actually followed suit? What kind of three brothers are called Eleven, Twelve, or Thirteen?"

"I think it's great, easy to remember."

Qiao Wanwan: "......"

Qiao Wanwan went upstairs, but instead of going back to her room, she went to Xiao Jiu's room first.

The two children were sleeping soundly. Xiao Jiu slept in a very proper position, but Shi Yi not only kicked off the blanket, but also put his feet up on Xiao Jiu's stomach.

Qiao Wanwan shook her head helplessly, took his feet off, covered him with a blanket, kissed the two children on the face, and then left reluctantly.

......

The next day.

Qiao Wanwan didn't wake up until after nine o'clock.

She washed up and went to the study, but didn't see Zhan Jingting.

This is Zhan Jingting's working time, and he should be in his study at this time.

As Qiao Wanwan was wondering, Zheng Ma came in and said, "Madam, you're up."

"Hmm, where's Jingting?"

"Master Zhan is downstairs. People from the Zhao family have arrived."

"The Zhao family?" Qiao Wanwan realized, "The Zhao family of Haicheng?"

"Exactly."

Qiao Wanwan's face turned cold in an instant. "I haven't even gone to them yet, but they've already delivered themselves to my door. I'll settle the score with them about Xiao Jiu!"

Zheng Ma hurriedly followed, "Madam, please slow down!"

When Qiao Wanwan came downstairs, Zhan Jingting was sitting in the living room, with two men and a woman sitting on the sofa. They all looked to be around forty years old.

Qiao Wanwan stepped forward and saw that Zhan Jingting's face was as indifferent as ever, while the three people were respectful.

"This must be Madam Zhan, right?" one of the men said with a smile. "Madam Zhan is even more beautiful in person than in the movies!"

Qiao Wanwan met his gaze and felt extremely uncomfortable, her brows furrowing slightly.

The man smiled and continued, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Zhao Youguang, the eldest son of the Zhao family. This is my second brother and sister-in-law. Shujun is my third brother's wife, and Xiao Jiu is our nephew."

Qiao Wanwan sat down next to Zhan Jingting. "What brings you all here?"

"We heard that Xiao Jiu is actually the child of Master Zhan and Madam Zhan, so naturally we came to congratulate him. Moreover, we have watched Xiao Jiu grow up and have a deep affection for him."

"Is that so?" Qiao Wanwan sneered, "But I heard that you don't treat my son well, and you even call him a little monster to his face."

The three of them immediately looked rather grim!

“Madam Zhan is joking.” Zhao Youguang quickly regained his composure and said with a smile, “How could we treat a child like that?”

“Exactly,” the woman beside her said. “Shujun must have said that, right? Madam Zhan, don’t be fooled by this jinx; she’s always a liar.”

Qiao Wanwan frowned. "How is she a jinx?"

The woman immediately launched into a long explanation: "She's been sick since she was born, and it's incurable. I don't know what kind of seductive tricks she used to seduce our third son."

"The Zhao family wouldn't allow him to marry a sickly woman, but the third son insisted on marrying her. As a result, she died less than two months after giving birth to a son, and she went insane. Less than two years later, the third son himself contracted a terminal illness and passed away. Isn't this just the end of her bad luck?"

The woman became more and more excited as she spoke, "By the way, Madam Zhan, Xiao Jiu was very smart when she was little. Not only did she start speaking early, but she also learned to read quickly. However, nothing good ever came of anyone who got involved with Qin Shujun, which is why she became unable to speak."

"But thankfully, you found him. With such wonderful biological parents like you, Xiao Jiu will definitely be able to shake off his bad luck!"

“Yes,” Zhao Youguang chimed in. “I was wondering why Xiao Jiu was so clever and quick-witted. It turns out she’s the child of Master Zhan and Madam Zhan.”

The woman smiled and said, "Mr. Zhan, Mrs. Zhan, although the Zhan family and the Zhao family have never had any contact before, from now on we are practically family. We hope you will give us your support in business matters..."

Qiao Wanwan: "......"

She smiled faintly, "Don't worry, everyone. My husband and I have always been grateful people, and we will definitely repay any kindness we are owed."

The group was overjoyed to see that Qiao Wanwan was much easier to talk to than Zhan Jingting!

They had been sitting for ten minutes, but Zhan Jingting remained silent with a cold expression, making them feel extremely uneasy!

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