Standing outside the door was not Song Yan, whom she had been longing for, but Xu Yao.

“Sister Xin’er, even if Song Yan hadn’t come to find you, you didn’t need to show such an obvious expression in front of me, did you? I really feel hurt by what you’re saying.”

Xu Yao deliberately clutched his chest, feigning deep sorrow.

Chu Xin'er then came to her senses, her cheeks slightly flushed: "Brother Xu Yao, don't talk nonsense! Come in quickly, your sister-in-law is waiting for your news."

Upon seeing this, the three children immediately surrounded him, calling out "Uncle Xu" all at once.

"Big brother, two two, three three, have you been good today?"

The three little ones said in unison in their sweet, childlike voices, "We're all very well-behaved!"

"Okay, okay, good baby deserves a reward~"

Xu Yao magically pulled a few fruit candies from his pocket, and the children cheered.

Chu Xin'er stood on tiptoe and peered into the alley for a long time.

Only after confirming that the familiar, tall figure hadn't come did she lower her eyelashes in disappointment and gently close the courtyard gate.

Seeing her like this, Xu Yao couldn't help but laugh and said, "Sister Xin'er, don't worry, Song Yan just had something to take care of and went to the hospital."

Chu Xin'er immediately became anxious: "They went to the hospital? Are Brother Xu Yao and Brother Song Yan alright?"

"It wasn't Song Yan who had an accident, it was the Gu family... that is, Mr. Gu Tianyou, Gu Wanwan's father, who suddenly fainted last night and was rushed to the hospital."

"The Gu family and the Song family have a good relationship. Knowing about this, Song Yan should go to the hospital to see him, both out of courtesy and reason. He also asked me to convey his 'I'm sorry' to him."

"But if Song Yan knew how much you cared about his arrival, he'd be ecstatic, hahaha~"

Chu Xin'er's face flushed red, her fingers unconsciously twisting the end of her braid: "Brother Xu Yao, you're just making fun of me, I... I didn't..."

She hurriedly turned and walked into the house, saying, "I'll go call my sister-in-law!"

The three little ones were squatting on the ground distributing candy when they heard this and all looked up.

Er'er stood on tiptoe and poked San'san's chubby little face with a smug look: "See? Auntie just misses Uncle Song Yan~"

San San pouted, her big, clear eyes filled with confusion: "But I still don't understand why?"

This really stumped Er'er.

Even the most powerful person couldn't come up with this reason, let alone the second-best.

But he didn't want to lose face as an older brother in front of his younger sister.

I had no choice but to put my hands on my hips and speak in a childish voice, just like the adults.

"How could a child possibly understand... adult matters! Stupid!"

San San tilted her head and looked at her second brother, her little face full of speechlessness.

Why does this guy look even dumber than her?

Upon learning that Xu Yao had arrived, Ye Nian'an handed the babies over to the wet nurse and came out from the inner room.

"Xu Yao, you're here. Come inside and let's talk."

She pointed towards the living room.

"good."

Xu Yao responded and followed him into the main room.

Ye Nian'an first poured Xu Yao a cup of hot tea made with spiritual spring water, without in a hurry to ask any questions.

Xu Yao took a sip of tea, his brows furrowing slightly: "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I didn't bring any good news..."

"The police are still interrogating Old Li, trying to get him to talk, but the old man is stubborn and won't utter a single word, only saying that he is innocent."

“Even if we have evidence of Li Dahong’s adultery with him, if he doesn’t talk about it, we can only charge him with promoting feudal superstition and adultery. He and Li Dahong are going to be in big trouble…”

"I see."

Ye Nian'an tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, her expression calm.

This was all within her expectations.

Old Li didn't want to shoulder the burden alone.

However, as long as he doesn't say it out loud, there's still room for maneuver in this matter.

Once all the financial backers behind him are exposed, they'll be in trouble themselves, let alone be able to rescue Old Li.

Only if he keeps quiet will those big spenders get nervous and try every means to give Old Li benefits so that he won't reveal anything.

"However, Captain Jiang is no pushover either. These days, if you're already in jail, you can't just tough it out. You'll have to throw up sooner or later."

To get someone to tell the truth, the police have far more methods than Ye Nian'an imagined; Old Li won't be able to hold out for long.

Unless the patrons he sought have extraordinary connections who can rescue him.

Otherwise, being locked up all the time would be like a ticking time bomb.

"That's what I think too, sister-in-law. Everyone's been busy too, arranging people to investigate in various ways, to see if we can find any clues to help Captain Jiang solve the case and bring the culprit to justice as soon as possible."

"Thank you for your help, Xu Yao. I believe this matter will be resolved soon. Those people can't keep their true colors hidden forever."

For an ordinary family, they would probably be helpless in the face of this situation and would have no choice but to compromise.

But the Chu family is different.

Ye Nian'an was waiting...

When will these people come knocking on the Chu family's door?

Meanwhile, in the corridor of Haicheng Second People's Hospital.

Gu Tianyou is still in a coma.

Gu Wanwan and the others were waiting outside the ward.

Gu Chen grabbed Gu Tao by the collar and pinned him against the wall: "Big brother, what exactly happened? Why did Dad suddenly faint after you and Dad went into the study?"

He keenly sensed that something was amiss.

It was already strange that Gu Tao would suddenly come over so late last night and say he had something important to discuss with Gu Tianyou.

Not long after entering the study, Gu Tianyou collapsed.

If the doctor hadn't said it wasn't poisoning or an attack...

Gu Chen even suspected that Gu Tao had done something to Gu Tianyou.

Using such an obvious and foolish method to seize family property!

Even this cowardly older brother wouldn't do something so outrageous!

"I...I..."

Gu Tao's eyes darted around, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The Gu family asked Gu Tao countless times that night, but he just wouldn't say.

How could he possibly say such a thing...?

Gu Tao himself knew that his abilities were inferior to Gu Chen's.

He only benefited from being the eldest son of the Gu family.

If such a big thing were to break out at this time...

Where is there any chance for me to become the heir of the Gu family?

Gu Chen got all the benefits!

"I...I really don't know..."

Gu Tao stammered his explanation, his back already soaked with sweat.

Gu Chen narrowed his eyes and tightened his grip even more.

His older brother has always been timid, but today he looks like a thief caught in the act, clearly indicating that he has made a huge mistake!