"I know." The man's voice was cold, and seemed to carry a hint of displeasure and violence. "Go do it."
"……yes."
Xun Lanfeng lowered his head and left silently.
After a long time, the night made the tea cold, and Special Assistant Xu came forward and replaced the cup of warm black tea in the man's hand.
"Sir, I have investigated Miss Ning's behavior over the past few days and found something fishy." Special Assistant Xu said calmly.
Gu Lingyang looked up and said, "Speak."
"She doesn't seem to have joined the Li Group on her own initiative. Instead... she reached some kind of agreement with Li Jianbin. She doesn't seem to be on the same page with Li Jianbin. She has helped the Gu family more than once and even retained many of your former employees."
Gu Lingyang's hand paused slightly.
Back then, he was trying to survive and had no time to care about the people in his faction of the Li Group.
"Mr. Ning's blind date was also arranged. The itinerary and the dinner were set by Li Jianbin." Special Assistant Xu secretly glanced at Gu Lingyang's face. "For the past six months, Mr. Ning has been focusing on his children and career and has not interacted with others."
Gu Lingyang calmly took a sip of tea and put it back on the mahogany table.
"President Ning also arranged for many people to investigate the kidnapping case, but due to Li Jianbin's control at the time, they didn't make much progress. Only recently did they seem to have made some connections."
Special Assistant Xu considered for a moment and then spoke, "I can see that Miss Ning still cares about you very much."
When Gu Lingyang heard this, his face did not show much emotion. He was like a bottomless spring, complex and gloomy, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
He knew that Special Assistant Xu was speaking specifically for Ning Yichu, but...
Gu Sinan’s death always felt like a mountain pressing on his chest.
Her initial distrust was like a constant prick of needles, waking him up in the middle of the night time and time again.
Gu Lingyang slowly clenched his palms into fists, and thought of the three lovely children. Chen Bao knew it was him, but it seemed that he did not tell Ning Yichu and others.
He knew that although the children always called him a scumbag dad, they loved him in their hearts.
Ning Yichu...
Can I trust you again?
…
The next morning.
When Ning Yichu woke up, he found himself in bed, and Doudou was no longer beside him.
She put on her coat and went downstairs. As soon as she reached the stairs, she heard laughter coming from the high-ceilinged living room on the first floor.
With a thought in mind, she quickly went downstairs and looked towards that side.
The man in the wheelchair is drawing and playing games with Doudou.
Doudou's face was filled with joy that she hadn't seen in a long time, and she was full of dependence on the man.
It seemed like in an instant, they returned to the days when they were a harmonious and happy family of five.
"Mommy."
Doudou noticed her and smiled widely, "Mommy... draw."
"Good morning, Doudou. Are you painting with your uncle?"
Ning Yichu smiled, walked over and touched Doudou's forehead, "Are you feeling any worse?"
Doudou shook her cute little head and handed the painting to Ning Yichu. It was a picture of Li Lingyang that she had drawn.
Ning Yichu couldn't help laughing.
This scene also made Gu Lingyang's eyes flash with emotion.
He still exuded a cool, aloof demeanor, as if enveloped by the cool, clear glow of moonlight. The man raised his masked face and said, "Miss Ning, since the child is alright, please return."
It is better to have a meal at the beginning.
"Okay. I'm really sorry for disturbing you yesterday. Thank you for your hard work..."
Ning Yichu smiled and was holding Doudou's hand, but Doudou looked at Gu Lingyang reluctantly, holding his clothes with her little hands, and refused to leave.
Her big eyes were red, as if she would cry at any second.
This look made Ning Yichu and Gu Lingyang both feel distressed...
Gu Lingyang's lips moved, and he softened his heart and said, "Next time, come whenever you want. I'll ask the driver to pick you up."
A business card was handed to Doudou, and Gu Lingyang touched her hair. "Any time is fine."
"……Um."
Doudou nodded with red eyes. She had no choice but to go back. Her brother and sister were waiting for her. If she sneaked out, they would definitely be worried sick...
Besides, she couldn’t be the only one who saw her scumbag dad…they all missed him!
This scene also made Ning Yichu's eyes slightly sore, and it seemed as if a barrier between them was slowly melting away.
She picked up Doudou and said softly, "Then we'll leave today and say goodbye to uncle."
"...Goodbye." Doudou looked at Gu Lingyang pitifully, feeling reluctant to leave.
Gu Lingyang did the same and waved to her gently with love in his eyes.
Ning Yichu sighed in his heart and left with the child.
On the way back, Ning Yichu held Doudou's hand and said, "Baby, Mommy knows why you secretly followed his car..."
Dou Dou blinked twice, and suddenly a light burst out. Does Mommy also know that this uncle is Daddy?
But why don’t Mommy and Daddy reunite?
Seeing the doubt in her eyes, Ning Yichu's heart softened. "Daddy is very busy now, and his identity cannot be exposed. When you go to see Daddy in the future, you have to do it quietly. Mommy will find an excuse to take you to Grandma's house to play. In front of outsiders, you can't call him Daddy, you can only call him Uncle. Do you understand?"
Doudou nodded, she also wanted to protect her daddy!
After returning to the Li family's old house, Mrs. Li learned the news yesterday. She said that Dou Dou was injured and almost lost again. Fortunately, he was found in time and sent to the hospital with a high fever. Ning Yichu took care of Ning Ning in the hospital all night.
"Dou Dou, come here and let grandma take a look. Does the injury you got yesterday hurt?" Grandma Li looked distressed.
Ningning and Chenbao were also worried that she didn't go to school, so they stood up and took Doudou's hand, carefully taking care of her as she sat on the sofa at home.
Doudou's shy little face smiled. Old Madam Li held her hand. She pursed her lips and shook her head, "No...it hurts."
"Be good, Doudou." Old Mrs. Li felt more and more distressed.
Ning Yichu glanced upstairs, thought for a moment, and then spoke frankly to Old Lady Li, "Grandma, I want to...separate the children and try not to put them in the same kindergarten."
Old Mrs. Li was stunned for a moment, and then she understood. Indeed, the conflict between them could not be resolved with just a few words.
The longer they spend together, the deeper the gap between them becomes.
"I'll tell Jianbin."
…
Li family's old house, study on the second floor.
Li Jianbin was working in the office, with all the important documents locked in a secret compartment, when he heard footsteps.
When he heard about what happened at the kindergarten sports meeting, he also knew that G had appeared as Yu Yueyue's cousin. He thought it was Ning Yichu who came in to find him, but he didn't expect to see Mrs. Li the next moment.
"Mom, why are you here?"
Li Jianbin thought he was still very filial and said frankly.
Mrs. Li sat down directly in front of Li Jianbin and said, "I came to talk to you about Cheng Cheng's transfer."
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