Wen Lijing said, "Wanwan, you mentioned the Zhao family when you invited me. I was curious and did some research. The Zhao family has a very powerful background."

“Mr. Wen, you’re talking about the Huo family, right?” Qin Shujun said. “My mother-in-law is related to the Huo family. Most of the Zhao family’s business relies on the Huo family, which is why they have always had a smooth business.”

"Is the Huo family very powerful?" Qiao Wanwan asked.

Wen Lijing nodded, "The Huo family's status in Haicheng is the same as the Zhan family's in the capital—at the top of the pyramid, and they are mysterious and low-key."

Qiao Wanwan remained composed and dignified. "I never intended to use my power to suppress the Zhao family. Otherwise, I wouldn't have called the police; instead, I would have handed the matter over to Jing Ting. So, no matter how powerful the Zhao family's backing is, it has nothing to do with me. I will not back down, and even a head-on confrontation will not stop me from avenging my son."

"Wanwan, I'm just explaining the situation to you, I didn't say we can't beat them." Zhan Jingting smiled faintly and said, "The person who can surpass me hasn't been born yet."

Qiao Wanwan chuckled, "Are you talking about the baby in my belly? He's bigger than you."

Zhan Jingting readily agreed, "Yes, he is a precious baby."

Wen Lijing smiled and said, "Jingting, Wanwan, if you need any help, just let me know. Don't be shy."

"Thank you in advance."

In the evening, Qiao Wanwan didn't go to the lab to work; instead, she spent time in the children's room playing with Lego with her two kids.

The mother and her two children spent an entire night completing a large Lego set, which gave them a great sense of accomplishment.

Qiao Wanwan took them to take a bath, and after they lay down, she told them a story.

I was so tired from playing today that I fell asleep as soon as I closed my eyes.

Xiao Jiu stared intently at Qiao Wanwan with her eyes wide open.

After Qiao Wanwan finished telling a story, she noticed that Xiao Jiu was still awake and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Can't Xiao Jiu sleep?"

Xiao Jiu shook her head slightly, then suddenly got up and kissed Qiao Wanwan on the cheek.

Qiao Wanwan's heart was melting, but she also felt a mix of sourness and bitterness, and her eyes welled up with tears.

"Xiao Jiu, Mommy wants to apologize to you. At first, Mommy didn't know you existed, so you and your brother were never by Mommy's side. Mommy owes you so much, and I will definitely make it up to you in the future."

Xiao Jiu hugged her tightly and rubbed her little head against her chest.

Qiao Wanwan gently patted his back, "Mommy will never leave you again. Mommy will protect you and take care of you for the rest of my life."

......

Five days passed in the blink of an eye, and there was still no movement from the Zhao family.

Zhan Yin couldn't sit still any longer and asked, "Wanwan, aren't you going to put pressure on them?"

"The time hasn't come yet, no rush."

“You’re not worried, but I am. I get angry just thinking about the suffering Xiao Jiu has endured. I wish I could wipe out the Zhao family. It’s only because you’re easy to talk to that we’re going through the proper channels. If it were me, they would have been dead long ago.”

Qiao Wanwan kneaded the dough, "We live in a society governed by law now. We must all abide by the law and not take matters into our own hands."

Zhan Yin: "......"

"Qiao Wanwan, the Zhan family used to be influential in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. Now that you've married into the family, I feel like the Zhan family is going to be completely whitewashed."

Qiao Wanwan: "......???"

"Zhan Yin, are you mocking me?"

"No way, it's a good thing to clear your name. The Zhan family is doing legitimate business now anyway."

“You don’t understand,” Qiao Wanwan said truthfully. “This matter concerns Xiao Jiu, and it’s only possible for Xiao Jiu to see me handle this matter in person if it helps with his aphasia.”

"But if I don't use proper channels and instead directly bankrupt the Zhao family or harm people in the Zhao family, it will give the children the wrong idea that as long as they have power and influence, they can do whatever they want. Do you think that's right?"

Zhan Yin suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. I really didn't think of that."

“Yes, that’s why I called the police, to let Xiao Jiu know that no matter whose child he is, no matter what his parents’ background is, he should abide by the law.” Qiao Wanwan smiled. “Actually, I didn’t want to go through all this trouble, but now I’m a mother, and it’s more important to instill the right values ​​and understanding in my child than to deal with the Zhao family.”

"That's true." Zhan Yin looked at her hands kneading the dough. "What are you doing?"

"Xiao Jiu loves handmade cookies. I have some free time today, so I'll bake some for him."

"This kind of thing can be left to the chef. Don't we have two pastry chefs in the family?"

“I want to cook for him myself,” Qiao Wanwan said. “I’m often in the lab and don’t have much time to cook for him.”

"Then you might as well make more, I want to eat some too."

Qiao Wanwan almost rolled her eyes. "Zhan Yin, how old are you?"

"No matter how old you are, you still need to eat."

Qiao Wanwan: "......"

"Alright, alright, I'll cook for you, okay? My dear son."

Zhan Yin, thick-skinned enough, said, "I like cheese flavor, make more."

"......"

Saturday arrived in the blink of an eye, and it was the final deadline.

Just after breakfast, the maid came in to report, "Master Zhan, Madam, the Zhao family has sent people. It's Zhao Youguang and another man who says they are the steward of the Huo family in Haicheng. They want to see you, Master Zhan and Madam."

Qiao Wanwan smiled faintly, "It was expected that the Zhao family would call for reinforcements, but what does it mean that the Huo family sent their steward to see us? Aunt Zheng, go out and see. If Zhao Youguang is here to give me an explanation, he can come in. If he doesn't have an explanation, make them leave."

"Yes." Zheng Ma returned ten minutes later and reported, "Madam, the Zhao family hasn't given us a reasonable explanation. The Huo family's butler said he was there on behalf of the Huo family to assist Zhao Youguang in handling this matter, but I rebuffed him. When did Wutong Bay become a place they can come and go as they please?"

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