Only by knowing more about my mother can I be more confident in my search for her later on.

Based on what she knows now, it's easy to see that the search for her mother is fraught with peril.

She didn't even know who the other person was.

Just as Jian Yixue was thinking, the door to the coffee shop was pushed open from the outside in.

Hearing the noise, Jian Yixue and Ye Mohan both looked towards the door, where Xu Dongsheng, dressed in a dark gray pinstripe suit, appeared.

At the same time, Xu Dongsheng also looked up into the private room, searching for Jian Yixue's figure.

When his gaze fell upon Ye Mohan, he paused noticeably for a moment before returning to normal.

Indeed, it's understandable that Ye Mohan would be uneasy about arranging to meet someone's wife so rashly, given how much he cared about Jian Yixue yesterday.

This shows that Jian Yixue holds an extraordinary place in Ye Mohan's heart.

She was much happier than her mother.

Thinking of this, Xu Dongsheng couldn't help but feel a little gratified.

He simply didn't know whether this was a genuine expression of his feelings or a reflection on behalf of Dongfang Tinglan.

Xu Dongsheng walked to the single seat that had been specially reserved for him, sat down, and said with a smile.

"Mr. Ye, Mrs. Ye, our first formal meeting was a bit abrupt, and I wasn't prepared. I'll make up for it when we meet again in the future."

Ye Mohan didn't speak. He was just a supporting character today, but he came along because he was worried about Jian Yixue.

On the way, Jian Yixue had asked him to bring her here, but he declined and came up with her instead.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue wasn't very interested in these polite words.

She had always kept in mind the purpose of her visit, and seeing that Xu Dongsheng had already arrived, she didn't want to beat around the bush.

"Chairman Xu, let's skip the pleasantries in private. What brings you here today? Is it related to my mother?"

Jian Yixue asked directly.

Xu Dongsheng was somewhat surprised to see that Jian Yixue had pinpointed the problem so accurately.

She's really smart! She actually guessed that he had a relationship with Dongfang Tinglan.

That's indeed the case. He came here today mainly to talk to Jian Yixue about some things concerning Dongfang Tinglan.

He and Jian Yixue were not well acquainted, and if it weren't for Dongfang Tinglan, they might not have had any interaction.

Seeing that Jian Yixue had already guessed, Xu Dongsheng decided not to beat around the bush and nodded at her.

"Well, I've come here today to talk to you about your mother. I suppose you've already guessed my relationship with her."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue nodded, "Yes, I have some guesses, but I need to verify them."

Jian Yixue briefly stated the purpose of her trip.

She came here to find clues that would help her find her mother later. She had nothing to hide, so she just admitted it openly.

Xu Dongsheng looked at Jian Yixue, who was straightforward and honest, with admiration in his eyes.

It really is her daughter!

Even though I didn't grow up by her side, her personality is just like hers.

Xu Dongsheng smiled and said, "That's really direct, just like her."

"Does she resemble my mother?" Jane asked.

Judging from the relationship between Xu Dongsheng and her mother, what Xu Dongsheng said seems plausible; this is the only guess Jian Yixue has.

"Yes, not only do they look alike, but their personalities are also very similar."

She also has that same indifferent attitude towards fame and fortune as you, but she lacks your resilience and independence.

Xu Dongsheng looked at Jian Yixue, as if he were looking at the shadow of Dongfang Tinglan through her.

Ye Mohan frowned as he looked at Xu Dongsheng, who was staring at his wife. He looked at Xu Dongsheng with displeasure.

But Xu Dongsheng, lost in his memories, wouldn't notice.

When Jian Yixue heard Xu Dongsheng's words, she was also lost in thought and did not notice Xu Dongsheng's unusual behavior for a moment.

This must be the first time in her life that someone has said she looks like her mother.

She was also very confused before she knew that Jian Mingpeng was not her biological father.

Why does no one say she looks like either of her parents?

She only had a vague image of her mother in her memory, but she could still feel her mother's love for her.

She was young when she left her mother, and more than 20 years have passed since then.

She didn't remember what her mother looked like, only that her mother was very beautiful.

This was her assessment of her mother when she was very young, and she still remembers it vividly to this day.

As for Jian Mingpeng, Jian Yixue couldn't find any resemblance to him.

It wasn't until she learned that he wasn't her biological father that she realized she was nothing like him.

They're not related by blood, so how could they look alike?

Just as Jian Yixue was thinking, Ye Mohan became increasingly dissatisfied with Xu Dongsheng, who was staring at Jian Yixue, and deliberately picked up the coffee opener on the table and slammed it down.

Jian Yixue and Xu Dongsheng simultaneously pulled their wandering thoughts back.

Jian Yixue looked at Ye Mohan in confusion, wondering why he had suddenly made such a sound.

When Jian Yixue saw Ye Mohan staring at Xu Dongsheng with displeasure, she was completely confused about what had happened between them.

Looking at Ye Mohan's body in this state, Xu Dongsheng, being a man himself, naturally understood why.

However, he didn't say it outright, but simply looked away somewhat awkwardly.

After thinking for a moment, he said to Jian Yixue, "It's just that you and your mother look like you were made from the same mold. Although you are both extremely beautiful, you are different from each other."

You are like the plum blossom that braves the wind and snow in the cold winter, while your mother is more like the lotus that rises from the muddy pond, untainted by its surroundings.

Xu Dongsheng's words made Jian Yixue imagine what her mother would look like.

I wonder if she is still doing well now.

Is she suffering alone? Or has she already reunited with her father?

All of this remains unknown.

Jian Yixue glanced at Ye Mohan beside her, her eyes filled with worry.

Coincidentally, Ye Mohan also looked at Jian Yixue at the same time.

Their eyes met, their gazes met, and they understood each other's feelings.

Ye Mohan knew perfectly well what Jian Yixue was thinking.

He knew what she was worried about.

"Don't worry, I'll be with you through this." Ye Mohan comforted Jian Yixue.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Jian Yixue understood what he meant, and then nodded to Ye Mohan.

Jian Yixue was also very curious about who her so-called biological father was.

Why did he abandon his pregnant mother back then? Did he intentionally not want them, or did he have some other reason?

At this point, everything remains to be seen.

She was determined to find him and get to the bottom of things.

The suffering his mother endured for him deserves an explanation, and as her daughter, he has the obligation to stand up for his mother.

After listening to Xu Dongsheng's words, Jian Yixue asked, "How did you and my mother meet? How much do you know about my mother?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Dongsheng pulled himself out of his own thoughts, looked at Jian Yixue, and told her everything he knew.