Xiang Yang asked curiously, "Is that Zhan Ye, the person in the wheelchair?"
“Hmm.” Qiao Wanwan felt a mix of emotions. “When I talked to my mother about this that day, I brushed it off lightly, but when I recalled every little detail of that time, and thought of the infinite loneliness on that stranger, and when I superimposed Jing Ting’s face on his, I felt really sad.”
“It turns out that that was the most difficult and painful time in Jingting’s life. What I could feel was probably only a tiny fraction of his sadness. I even couldn’t help but think that if I had met him back then, if I could have given him some comfort and encouragement, perhaps he would have felt better. Perhaps we could have met earlier, and perhaps so many bad things wouldn’t have happened later.”
"With Jingting here, I won't be framed by Qiao Yuqi, and the child won't be lost. Perhaps we'll all be much better off..."
"Boss, don't think like that." Xiang Yang didn't know how to comfort him. "I can only say that these things are all destined."
“Yes, I advised Zaozao to look forward, but I’m just overthinking things.” Qiao Wanwan smiled self-deprecatingly, “It’s like trying to heal others but not yourself.”
"Boss, have you told Zhan Ye about what you've already seen?"
"No, I don't want him to recall those painful memories."
"If you know the past is painful, then don't dwell on it. You and Master Zhan have come this far, which is already quite remarkable."
"Hmm." Qiao Wanwan took a deep breath and turned to look at him. "You've been back in the capital long enough. It's time to go back."
"Are you in such a hurry to get rid of me?"
“I wish you could stay in the capital forever, but your career is overseas, so at this stage, your career should be your priority.”
"Alright, now that you're awake, I'll head back first. But you have to promise me that you'll tell me if anything happens, and I'll be there whenever you call."
"I understand, don't worry."
......
Cheng started school early, and just two days later it was October 1st, the start of the new semester.
After careful consideration, Ruan Wanyi and Qiao Wanwan decided to send their child to the Imperial Capital International Kindergarten.
Zhan Jingting is involved in the education industry, and this kindergarten is under his management; it is the best kindergarten in the capital.
Qiao Wanwan tried to keep a low profile, and she and Zhan Jingting wore sunglasses and masks the whole time when she took Shiyi to school.
"Mommy, don't worry, Eleven will take good care of herself," Eleven said calmly.
Qiao Wanwan held his hand and said, "You need to get along well with your friends. If you have any problems, you can ask your teacher or call Mommy using your smartwatch. But Mommy believes that Eleven is capable of handling anything, right?"
"Yes!" Eleven nodded confidently. "Mommy knows Eleven best."
"Sweetie, Daddy, Mommy, and Grandma are going home now. We'll pick you up after school."
Goodbye Grandma, goodbye Daddy and Mommy.
As soon as she got into the car, Ruan Wanyi broke down. "No, I have to go back to be with Shiyi. What if he gets homesick?"
Everyone: "......"
“Mom, Eleven isn’t that fragile. Children need to learn to let go as they grow up,” Qiao Wanwan comforted her.
"How can you not feel sorry for the child at all?" Ruan Wanyi pouted. "With so many people taking care of her at home during the National Day holiday, it's impossible for her to be as well-cared for by several teachers when she goes to school, who will be looking after dozens of children. I'd better go back and take care of her myself."
Qiao Wanwan sighed, "Mom, what kind of grandma accompanies her grandchild to kindergarten?"
"This is our own kindergarten, so anything goes."
“No, there can be no order without rules, and our own kindergarten should set an example,” Qiao Wanwan said. “Don’t worry, because they’re coming to school in October, we’ve added several more teachers to the class, so they can take good care of all the children.”
"Wanwan, you're really calm. Aren't you worried at all?"
“Wen Xue had mentioned before that Eleven would hit other children at his kindergarten abroad. Although I haven’t noticed any signs of him hitting others since he came back to me, it doesn’t mean he won’t hit other children at kindergarten. So I’m worried that he might hit other children.”
Ruan Wanyi: "..."
"What kind of mother are you? You're not worried about your own son, but you're worried about other children instead."
Qiao Wanwan: "......"
"Can't you understand what Wanwan is saying?" Zhan Jingting, who was resting with his eyes closed, said in a deep voice, "You're anxious yourself, why do you want us to be anxious with you?"
Ruan Wanyi explained, "Jingting, I'm just worried about Eleven."
"If my son, Zhan Jingting, can't even take care of himself in kindergarten, that would be a real joke." Zhan Jingting chuckled. "If you really want Eleven to be successful, you have to learn to let go."
Ruan Wanyi was speechless. "Fine, Mom won't say anything more, okay..."
When the three returned to Wutong Bay, Old Zhan was sitting in the living room waiting for them.
"Jingting, you're back."
Zhan Jingting stepped forward. "Any news?"
"Yes." Zhan Lao looked around. "Is it convenient to talk here?"
Zhan Jingting sat down on the sofa. "Whether it was your spies or those planted by Zhan Xiuwen, I've taken care of them all."
"That's good." Old Zhan said with relief, "I found out something. Jiang Cheng is indeed not dead. In fact, in the past few years, he has been using your grandfather's name to contact some of his old friends and ask them for help to varying degrees."
"Oh?" Zhan Jingting asked with interest. "For example?"
"Borrow money."
"How many."
“Everyone has one, and they add up to more than ten figures.”
"Ten figures, that's at least a billion." Qiao Wanwan asked curiously, "What does he need so much money for?"
“Naturally, it's to serve the people behind him.” Zhan Jingting sneered. “Is it just about lending money?”
“Jingting, you are indeed clever. It’s not just about money, but also about using their connections to do some shady things.” Old Zhan said, “You know that the reason why the Zhan family has been invincible for a hundred years is because it spans both the legitimate and criminal worlds. But when it comes to you, you don’t get involved in the dark side. So you won’t associate with those shady businessmen who have dealings with the Zhan family.”
Zhan Jingting tapped the sofa armrest with his fingertips. "You mean, Jiang Cheng is looking for these people who did shady business with my grandfather back then, because that way they can evade my notice?"
"Exactly," said Zhan Laodao. "Most of these people have made a lot of money by relying on the Zhan family, so they naturally want to repay the favor. That's why they didn't refuse when Jiang Cheng asked to borrow money."
"This Jiang Cheng actually dares to use the Zhan family's name to make money, it's absolutely outrageous!" Ruan Wanyi was furious. "Does he think he can afford to pay back all this money? In the end, won't the Zhan family and our Jingting family be the ones to take the blame?"
Qiao Wanwan looked at the man beside her, "Jing Ting, is the person behind Jiang Cheng really your grandfather?"
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