“That’s highly likely,” Zhan Jingting said. “It seems that the killer is ultimately after me, and he has already made his appearance. He was able to accurately shoot Ruan Tang while riding a bicycle, so his strength should not be underestimated. We must be extra careful from now on.”
"I think so too. Fortunately, the two children are already on winter vacation. We should try to minimize going out and find this person as soon as possible to prevent future troubles."
"Um."
......
Early the next morning.
Zhan Jingting took Xiao Jiu to the hospital for a thorough examination, and everything was normal. She will be able to speak normally again from now on.
News came from Jiangdong that Ruan Tang had survived, but was still in a coma, and even the doctors were unsure when she would wake up.
Qiao Wanwan sighed, "If she hadn't courted death, she would be living a more comfortable life than most people in the capital."
“That’s right.” Zheng Ma sighed. “She’s Master Zhan’s cousin, and the Huo family owes her a favor. With two such powerful backers, she would be invincible if she focused on her career. Now look what’s happened, she’s brought this upon herself.”
"Hmm," Qiao Wanwan said, "Is there anyone at the hospital keeping an eye on things?"
"Master Zhan has made arrangements. Since Ruan Tang is not dead, the murderer might go and finish her off."
"Yes, we hope the murderer can be caught as soon as possible, otherwise it will become a hidden danger."
In the afternoon, Wen Lijing visited Qiao Wanwan at Wutong Bay.
“Wanwan, I haven’t had a chance to visit you since you gave birth. This is a gift for the baby.”
Qiao Wanwan opened it and looked at it. "It's a very beautiful gift, thank you."
“There’s no need for formalities between us,” Wen Lijing said apologetically. “Wanwan, actually I came here today to apologize to you. Please forgive Lixuan.”
Qiao Wanwan closed the gift box. "You're talking about what happened last night, right? As my friend, Li Xuan really didn't consider things from my perspective, which is something I can't understand."
“This is my fault,” Wen Lijing said. “As I told you before, I’m either in politics or business, so I still plan to take over the Wen Group.”
"I know, and I support you too," Qiao Wanwan asked. "What does this have to do with what happened last night?"
"Old Master Huo came to me, wanting me to protect Ruan Tang. In exchange, they would cooperate with me to help the Wen Group gain a foothold."
Qiao Wanwan suddenly realized, "I see..."
“Wanwan, don’t misunderstand. I didn’t agree because I know your temper. You would never let Ruan Tang go.” Wen Lijing hurriedly explained, “It’s just that Lixuan was at home at the time and overheard my conversation with Grandpa Huo. He had interacted with Grandpa Huo before, so he secretly met with Grandpa Huo behind my back and promised to persuade you to let Ruan Tang go.”
"Li Xuan did this not to repay any favors from his mentor, but to do his part for the Wen family. In the end, it was also to help me, so I came to you. I hope you won't blame him."
Qiao Wanwan pondered for a moment and said, "Although I'm a little angry, I don't blame him. He's my friend, and besides, he didn't convince me about Ruan Tang's matter, so I won't blame him."
Wen Lijing breathed a sigh of relief. "Wanwan, thank you."
“Li Jing, you’ve helped me so much lately, I should be thanking you. If the Wen Group needs any help, just let me know. It’s better for us to help each other than for you to owe the Huo family a favor.”
"good."
Qiao Wanwan invited Wen Lijing to have dinner at her home. She didn't stay in her room but went downstairs to eat with them, though she ate a separate postpartum meal.
During the meal, Wen Lijing noticed something was off between her and Zhan Jingting. After the meal, he made an excuse to go to the side hall with Qiao Wanwan and asked, "What's going on between you and Jingting?"
"What? What happened?"
“Something’s not right. You seem angry, and he keeps avoiding your eyes.”
"You really are very observant," Qiao Wanwan said with a smile. "But you got the order wrong. He was the one who avoided me first, which is why I got angry. Besides, I was only angry inside and didn't show it on my face."
“I am a mother, and I can’t let my children feel that their father and I are having a fight. It’s not good for their development.”
“That makes sense,” Wen Lijin asked. “You said Jing Ting was the one who avoided you first. Why did he avoid you?”
"How would I know?" Qiao Wanwan said disdainfully. "His understanding is still stuck in adolescence. Teenage boys are the hardest to guess. I'm too lazy to guess."
Wen Lijing: "......"
"But your awkwardness will affect your mood."
"I'm fine. Anyway, he's at home, both physically and mentally. As long as he doesn't go out and have affairs while I'm in postpartum confinement, it's fine."
Wen Lijing chuckled, "Jing Ting is definitely not that kind of person."
“I know, so I won’t stoop to his level.”
"Should I go and ask him?"
"No need, Jing Ting doesn't like you."
"That's true. We've been at odds since we were kids, and things have only eased up a bit in the last two years."
"Madam!" Zheng Ma rushed over, "Master Zhan has fallen ill again!"
Qiao Wanwan hurriedly got up and ran upstairs, where she found Zhan Jingting rolling on the floor in pain in the study!
"Jing Ting!"
The legendary healer with the "ghostly hands" came in with silver needles. "Quickly, hold him down!"
Jiang Dong and Wen Lijing immediately stepped forward and restrained Zhan Jingting.
"ah--"
Zhan Jingting's eyes were bloodshot, and he roared in pain as he frantically pushed Jiang Dong and Wen Lijing away!
"Jing Ting!" Qiao Wanwan rushed forward hurriedly!
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