Liyue Manor.
In the early morning, a light, continuous spring drizzle fell.
In the living room, a dignified and well-dressed maid brought a tray of exquisite tea to the coffee table.
She bowed respectfully to pour water for the old man sitting opposite Chu Liyue, though her small hands trembled slightly.
Having been under Chu Liyue's powerful aura for a long time, they had developed an amazing resilience and would not show any panic even when facing some important figures of extraordinary status.
But the old man exuded an aura of imposing grandeur and dignified authority that made one feel suffocated just by getting close to him.
Xiao Qianshan took a sip of the tea in front of him and looked at Chu Liyue across from him with an appreciative look in his eyes.
Her hair was as black as flowing clouds, her face was stunningly beautiful, and she wore a white and gold long dress with a hem that swayed to the ground, exuding nobility, magnificence, and unparalleled beauty.
Especially her aloof and arrogant temperament; despite her young age, she has an amazing presence.
Both in appearance and personality, they seem to be a perfect match for the little one.
Compared to his composure, Chu Liyue's cold eyes were filled with a strange turmoil.
After a moment, she looked away from the paternity test report on the table and her gaze towards Xiao Qianshan across from her was filled with complex emotions.
"Surprised?" Xiao Qianshan held his teacup and smiled faintly.
Chu Liyue frowned slightly and said in a cold voice, "I really didn't expect that the head of the Xiao family would be the chairman of Qianshan."
"I never imagined that Chairman Qianshan would be my fiancé's grandfather."
Xiao Qianshan's old, rough fingers caressed the rim of the cup. He pursed his lips and suddenly said:
"Perhaps... you could use a different form of address."
"In a sense, you are my..." granddaughter-in-law.
Before he could finish speaking, Chu Liyue interrupted him with her cool and calm tone: "Chairman Qianshan, I am a member of God, so it's fine for me to address you like this."
"Some things are still too early to tell."
Xiao Qianshan paused for a moment, looked at her, and said in a deep voice:
“I know your concerns, but I think my presence here already shows some of my stance.”
"This child is most likely my youngest son's biological son. My purpose in coming here is to bring him back to the family to recognize his relatives."
"Don't worry, I, the child's parents, and family members all hope that the child can return to the family as soon as possible."
At this point, he couldn't help but smile wryly: "I really didn't expect that he would be picked up by you, who comes from the Chu family in the capital."
"No wonder I couldn't find any information about him all these years; you've protected him very well."
Chu Liyue pursed her red lips slightly upon hearing this.
She never expected that Xiao Wujie would be the lost child of the Lingnan Xiao family. The mutual suspicion and information protection among top families had kept Xiao Wujie separated from his relatives for twenty years.
Suppressing the complex emotions in her heart, Chu Liyue raised her eyes to look at her, her eyes flashing with a sharpness, her aura no less imposing than Xiao Qianshan's.
"Besides you, how many other members of the Xiao family know of his existence?"
Xiao Qianshan answered without hesitation: "I'm the only one; I haven't even told the child's parents."
His stern expression softened somewhat, and his voice became more sincere:
"After all, this is not something that can be done unilaterally. I don't want to disturb him or burden him before I am sure about his situation and attitude."
"I don't want to force him."
As soon as she finished speaking, the sharpness in Chu Liyue's eyes softened considerably.
Xiao Qianshan's ability to say this proves that he still values Xiao Wujie's feelings and is willing to respect his choice.
Seeing that Chu Liyue's wariness had lessened somewhat, Xiao Qianshan spoke in a low voice:
"If I'm not mistaken, you probably didn't tell him about these things either, right?"
Chu Liyue lowered her long eyelashes slightly and replied in a low, cold voice, "Yes, he's not feeling well right now, so I haven't told him yet."
Xiao Qianshan's gaze immediately sharpened: "Not in good shape? What do you mean?"
Is there something wrong with his health?
He had met Xiao Wujie once two years ago and could tell that he was in very poor health.
Thinking of this, he felt an indescribable sadness. He was one of the developers of Reagent No. 1, but Reagent No. 1 ended up in his own grandson's body, causing him unbearable pain.
What sins did he commit that God would punish him like this?
With this thought in mind, he asked again: "He has been out of contact for the past two years. Did the No. 1 reagent damage his body, or did something happen to you in Haijing Bay in the capital?"
Chu Liyue's beautiful eyes held a complex and unpredictable expression. Just as she was about to speak again, some sounds suddenly came from afar.
A maid hurried downstairs, looking at her with a flustered expression, but dared not approach or disturb her because she was talking to Xiao Qianshan.
Chu Liyue's gaze immediately turned cold: "What happened?"
Upon hearing this, the maid hurriedly replied, "Miss, Young Master Xiao has woken up and is looking for you."
Chu Liyue gracefully lifted the hem of her magnificent platinum dress, tossed out a completely apologetic "Excuse me for a moment," and turned to head straight upstairs.
"Little girl."
Xiao Qianshan's deep voice suddenly came from behind her.
Chu Liyue, who had already climbed the stairs, lifted her skirt and turned her head slightly.
Xiao Qianshan had already stood up, leaning on his cane. His aged fingers unconsciously tightened, and a look of struggle appeared in his eyes.
After a few seconds of silence, she finally spoke: "Could I see him?"
His voice was earnest; when he spoke these words, he didn't sound like the revered Chairman God or the head of the Xiao family, but more like an ordinary old man longing for his family to return home.
Chu Liyue lowered her brows slightly, replied in a cool tone, "I'll ask for his opinion," and then quickly turned and went upstairs.
Xiao Qianshan was left watching her retreating figure, his expression deep and complex.
In the long corridor, Xiao Wujie leaned against the wall, his face pale and bloodless, looking deeply ill.
His thin pajamas hung loosely on his shoulders, revealing bulging veins on his long, slender neck, as if just standing against the wall had exhausted all his strength.
The continuous spring rain these past few days has caused him to suffer from a persistent ailment in his abdomen. After waking up, he had his first attack last night, experiencing excruciating pain.
I still feel terrible and weak all over. I struggled to get out of the room and could barely stand.
He stood alone in the empty corridor, his face pale, his breath slightly ragged, and tears welling in his eyes as he looked up, revealing his helplessness and vulnerability.
"elder sister."
He called out in a low, hoarse voice, his voice so weary it was heartbreaking.
His calls went unanswered, and a look of despair appeared in his sickly and pained eyes. He struggled to support himself against the wall, trying to move forward, but almost fell to the ground.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up because he heard the familiar, cool sound of high heels.
Shui Guang trembled as he looked up and saw Chu Liyue, a stunningly beautiful and noble queen, her long hair dancing and her white and gold dress swaying to the ground, striding towards him.
Xiao Wujie's gaze seemed to be fixed on her, and he unconsciously leaned forward, as if trying to close the distance between them.
When Chu Liyue was still a few steps away from him, his body went limp and he fell forward.
He didn't fall to the floor, but instead stumbled into a sweet and alluring embrace.
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