The old man once said—
I promised her that I would never tell her the truth about my origins, not even on the day I die.
That's a Pandora's box; anyone who opens it will die.
I endured a year of living a life worse than death, constantly living in fear, wandering aimlessly, with no end in sight and only darkness ahead.
"..."
The Phoenix Jade Pendant, now valued at over 200 million, and the Infinite Black Card, which money can't buy...
So, whose child is she?
A soft sensation on his head brought Ji Zhinan back to his senses.
She looked up and met Gu Yibei's gentle eyes: "Don't worry about this. I'll send someone to investigate."
"Even if there's a deep pit ahead, I'll hold you back. If even I can't hold you back, I'll just jump in with you."
The man's words warmed Ji Zhinan's slightly chilled heart, and she smiled.
She had indeed felt lost and helpless before, but since being with this man, she has been afraid of nothing.
Because no matter what she does, she always has his unconditional support behind her.
Even if the sky were to fall, this man would still hold up the sky for him.
Qin Yu agreed, saying, "If it comes to finding people, Yi Bei is more capable than me and Lin Que."
Gu Yibei himself is a member of high society and has a network of connections.
The door to the private room opened, and a waiter pushed in a cart: "Gentlemen, your dishes are here..."
…………
Halfway through the meal, Ji Zhinan went to the restroom.
Standing in front of the sink outside, warm water rinsing her delicate hands, Ji Zhinan stared at herself in the mirror, momentarily lost in thought.
Every word Qin Yu and Lin Que said in the private room was etched into her mind. Even Gu Yibei said that her biological parents were either rich or noble.
If that's the case, why did they leave her with her grandfather? What was their reason...?
Perhaps it's true that those involved are often blinded by their own perspective; Ji Zhinan racked his brains but still couldn't figure it out.
What exactly happened back then?
"Ji Zhinan?"
Hearing someone calling his name, Ji Zhinan snapped out of his reverie.
Seeing a second face besides his own in the mirror, Ji Zhinan twitched his lips, speechless.
What a small world! The more you don't want to see someone, the more likely they are to appear in front of you.
Ji Zhinan turned off the tap, took out a tissue and slowly wiped his hands, not even glancing at her.
"Miss Cao, is there something you need?"
The person who called out to her was none other than Ji Zhixia's best friend, Cao Nana.
Cao Nana was out partying with her friends today. She went to the restroom because she had drunk too much, but she never expected to run into Ji Zhinan, whom she dislikes, as soon as she came out.
The last time the two met was at Ji Zhixia's engagement ceremony, which has been a long time.
Having not seen each other for many days, and given what happened at the engagement ceremony, Cao Nana naturally wanted to take a closer look at Ji Zhinan's disheveled state now that she had run into her.
But after looking her over, she not only didn't see Ji Zhinan's embarrassment, but also thought she was even more beautiful than before.
In the past, Ji Zhinan was indifferent and aloof, exuding a cold aura that kept strangers at bay, making him seem very difficult to get along with.
She makes people feel that she is not like a human being, but more like a god or goddess who is high above, unapproachable and untouchable.
Now, her aura has changed. Although she is still aloof, she has gained a human touch, like a fairy descending to earth...
Upon noticing Ji Zhinan's change, Cao Nana became consumed by jealousy.
Why should an orphan grow up to be more and more beautiful?
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