Gong Beize heard this but said nothing; however, he thought the same thing.

"Let's go in."

Dongfang Tinglan nodded.

Upon reaching the entrance, the bodyguard made some negotiations, and the security guard at the gatehouse, seeing this, dared not say anything more and let them through.

Soon, the two arrived at Jian Mingpeng's door.

Gong Beize spoke first, "We're here. Go inside. I'll be right at the door. Call me anytime if you need anything."

Hearing this, Dongfang Tinglan looked up at Gong Beize and said, "Let's go in together."

She was going in to do serious business, not to catch up with Jian Mingpeng, so she naturally wouldn't choose to go in alone. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to handle it if Gong Beize got jealous later.

Upon hearing this, Gong Beize felt a slight sense of surprise and delight.

He had originally intended to accompany Dongfang Tinglan inside, but after thinking it over, he decided to respect her wishes without her consent. He never expected her to extend an invitation to him.

Gong Beize said calmly, "Okay."

Without thinking much, Dongfang Tinglan walked ahead and pushed open the door.

If Dongfang Tinglan were more observant, she would naturally notice the upturned expression on Gong Beize's face.

The room door was opened, and a musty smell and the stench of the paralyzed patient wafted out.

Dongfang Tinglan frowned and covered her nose with her hand to breathe.

Gong Beize, who was standing to the side, also had his brows furrowed, but he ignored himself and instead took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Dongfang Tinglan.

Dongfang Tinglan did not refuse and took it to cover her nose.

Gong Beize reached out and turned on the light at the door, and everything in the room immediately came into view.

The room was sparsely furnished, with only a bed, a bedside table for storing things, a wardrobe for clothes, and an old two-seater sofa.

Jian Mingpeng, who was lying on the bed, was awakened by the sudden light. He turned his head slightly and his eyes widened in surprise.

He continued to look in disbelief, but his paralyzed body made it impossible for him to fully control his neck.

It wasn't until Dongfang Tinglan walked up to Jian Mingpeng that he realized he had really seen her.

"Mud...mud...ah..."

He wanted to speak with certainty, but what came out could hardly be called words.

Dongfang Tinglan stepped forward and said, "Long time no see, Jian Mingpeng."

Jian Mingpeng's eyes were immediately filled with shock.

Upon seeing this, Dongfang Tinglan chuckled and said, "Aren't you surprised that I'm still alive? Unfortunately, I won't tell you."

After saying that, she ignored him and instead gave him a thorough check-up.

Seeing this, Gong Beize asked, "How is it?"

Dongfang Tinglan nodded and said, "It's worth a try."

Jian Mingpeng had no idea what the two were talking about, and he dared not imagine that Dongfang Tinglan would save him.

Dongfang Tinglan took out an acupuncture kit from her bag, and soon Jian Mingpeng's head was covered with acupuncture needles.

Dongfang Tinglan timed it perfectly, then looked at him and said, "Say what you want to say."

Upon hearing this, Jian Mingpeng knew that Dongfang Tinglan was treating him. He knew she was skilled in medicine, so he naturally trusted her completely, and besides, he had no right to question her now.

Jian Mingpeng tentatively asked, "Really... really is you, Tinglan?"

Dongfang Tinglan looked at him coldly and said, "Are you worthy to call me by my name?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Mingpeng said, "I'm sorry, I was blinded by money."

Dongfang Tinglan said, "What's the use of an apology? Can an apology give me back those fifteen years? Can it spare my daughter from experiencing such a painful past?"

Jian Mingpeng remained silent.

Thinking of her purpose today, Dongfang Tinglan suddenly said, "I'm going to ask you some questions, so you'd better cooperate obediently, or I'll make sure you die without even knowing it."

Jian Mingpeng, considering his current situation, said, "Go ahead and ask."

Dongfang Tinglan glanced at Gong Beize beside her, and Gong Beize nodded at her. Only then did she turn around and continue, "Tell me properly about what happened between you and Qiao Yaxiang."

Jian Mingpeng asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why are you asking about that bitch?"

Dongfang Tinglan said coldly, "I'll ask you questions, and you can answer them. The rest is not your business to ask."

A hint of unease flashed across Jian Mingpeng's face, but he had no choice but to comply.

...

Half an hour later.

After asking all the questions, Dongfang Tinglan looked at Gong Beize and asked, "Have you recorded them all?"

Gong Beize said in a deep voice, "Yes, it's been recorded."

Jian Mingpeng immediately understood what was going on.

He wondered why she would be so kind as to save him, but since she had saved him, he decided not to hold it against her.

"Tinglan, we've lived together for five years. If you rescue me and help me get better, I'll help you clear your name, okay?"

Dongfang Tinglan looked at him coldly and said, "I have no intention of saving you."

Then, the silver needles were quickly removed from Jian Mingpeng's head. Jian Mingpeng wanted to say something, but then returned to his previous speechless state.

Dongfang Tinglan didn't even glance at him before leaving hand in hand with Gong Beize.

No matter how much Jian Mingpeng screamed inside, no one paid him any attention.

...

Meanwhile, on this side...

Ye Mohan led Jian Yixue to the seaside boardwalk, where the dim streetlights on both sides added to the brightness of the night.

Jian Yixue and Ye Mohan walked hand in hand on the boardwalk, smelling the sea breeze and listening to the waves crashing on the beach, feeling exceptionally calm.

After walking for a while, Ye Mohan said, "Are you tired? Let's go sit up ahead."

Jian Yixue: "Okay."

Ye Mohan thoughtfully placed the clothes on the bench, and then helped Jian Yixue sit down slowly.

"Slower."

Jian Yixue smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm not so bad that I can't take care of myself just because I'm pregnant."

Ye Mohan said, "Don't talk nonsense."

Jian Yixue playfully stuck out her tongue, "You should sit down and be careful too."

Jian Yixue looked at the direction of the sea, where the outline of the ocean was no longer visible, and at the people playing in the water on the beach.

"The beach at night has a unique charm. If I weren't pregnant, I would definitely go swimming for a while."

After hearing this, Ye Mohan looked at the beach and said, "If you like it, after you give birth, I'll take you to my private island for a vacation. The scenery there is more beautiful than here."

Jian Yixue, "Really?"

Ye Mohan smiled and said, "When have I ever lied to you?"

Jian Yixue smiled broadly and said, "Then it's a deal."

...

the next day.

Because it was the weekend, Ye Mohan didn't go to the company and was working from home.

Ye Mohan, who was working in his study, suddenly noticed that his phone on the desk vibrated twice.

He picked up the phone, glanced at it, and then answered the call.

"President, Mr. and Mrs. Gong have made their appearance. Please check the latest news online," Lin Yi said slowly.