“Whenever Liang’s father has time, he will definitely come to see you,” Gu Fanyan could only comfort her. “Think about it, didn’t you always live with your mother before and only see Liang’s father occasionally?”
"Actually, your life hasn't changed much, has it?"
Liang Mufan lowered his head, seemingly accepting her statement, but he still didn't seem very happy.
Gu Fanyan could only take him away as planned, hoping that he would feel better after returning to the Gu family.
The assistant loaded the luggage into the car, ready to leave immediately, when suddenly Liang Mufan's little face lit up with joy, "Daddy! Daddy Liang!"
Gu Fanyan looked out the car window, and sure enough, Liang Zixin had arrived.
Knowing that they would hardly see each other again, Liang Mufan was more heartbroken than ever before. When he had no choice but to get on the bus, a few tears were still on his face.
Liang Zixin comforted Gu Fanyan, saying, "Once he sees Lin Zhibai, he will forget about me."
Gu Fanyan felt a warmth in her heart. She wanted to ask him what leverage Dai Lili had over her.
On second thought, he definitely didn't know, otherwise he would have told her already.
She decided not to say anything; letting him know would only cause him more trouble.
“When you and Lin Zhibai have your wedding banquet, send me an invitation too,” Liang Zixin said. “But you have to include a plane ticket, otherwise I won’t come and will just be left heartbroken.”
Gu Fanyan pursed her lips speechlessly: "You're just making fun of me."
Just before getting into the car, Liang Zixin suddenly whispered, "Fan Yan, be careful of the people around you."
Gu Fanyan was taken aback, but Liang Zixin had already smiled and winked at her, "Drive faster, don't keep Lin Zhibai waiting."
He did this clearly to guard against the two assistants in the car.
Gu Fanyan understood that Liang Zixin's investigation revealed that this incident was related to someone close to her.
But it's unclear which one.
Gu Fanyan acted as if nothing had happened, and her words and actions remained normal throughout the journey.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Gu Fanyan first asked her assistant to check on the situation. If Lin Zhibai and the others were also preparing to leave, there was no need for her to take Liang Mufan upstairs.
However, the assistant went around and came back to tell her, "Miss, Young Master Lin has already left. He left around 11 a.m.
Gu Fanyan was slightly taken aback. "Didn't he say he wouldn't leave until the afternoon?"
That's why she let Liang Mufan and Liang Zixin stay a little longer.
“Mom lied to me, and Lin’s father lied to Mom,” Liang Mufan suddenly said.
Gu Fanyan was startled and looked down at Liang Mufan, "Little dumpling, how did I lie to you?"
Liang Mufan turned her small body to the side and remained silent.
Gu Fanyan calmed down. Now was not the time to pursue Liang Mufan's words; she needed to arrange her return to China first.
"Charter a plane," she instructed her assistant, "and try to get back to China today."
She didn't want to stay in this place any longer, no matter what.
The Lin family's plane flew smoothly in the stratosphere.
Lin Zhibai lay half-reclined in his chair, the curtains of the window beside him drawn, staring blankly at the blue sky outside.
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a slight movement of a figure; Lin's mother sat down beside him.
"Are you still wondering why Gu Fanyan didn't come?" Lin's mother asked.
"She was held up by something," Lin Zhibai said, speaking up for her without any hesitation.
Lin's mother sighed softly, "Son, look at your legs. Do you really have to wait until they're covered in scars before you're satisfied?"
Lin Zhibai said, "Mom, you don't need to worry about my personal affairs. I only want Gu Fanyan. No matter how many Chen Qiaos you arrange for me, it won't make a difference."
Lin's mother remained silent.
To be honest, she was tired too.
This terrifying journey was all caused by Gu Fanyan's unexpected pregnancy.
She had a premonition that if things continued like this, she didn't know what Lin Zhibai might do.
She compromised.
"Fine, I won't make any more arrangements for you. As long as Gu Fanyan is willing, you can do whatever you want."
Lin Zhibai's eyes lit up. "Mom, how come your awareness has suddenly increased?"
"I don't want to lose my son because of this."
A trace of guilt appeared in Lin Zhibai's eyes. Indeed, her mother had been badly frightened after being locked in a shipping container.
He will definitely get revenge for his mother.
However, he can now share something happy with his mother: "Mom, that child was adopted by Fan Yan. She and Liang Zixin are only the child's legal parents. Other than that, they are not even a couple."
Lin's mother was slightly taken aback. So that's how it is. She wondered how Gu Fanyan could suddenly have a son after only three years.
However, Lin's mother's face immediately darkened again. "If that's the case, then Fan Yan's childbirth is really going to be tough."
Otherwise, why would they adopt one, just to make up for what they lack?
Lin Zhibai: ...
Why would he tell his mother these things if he had nothing to do?
Gu Fanyan brought Liang Mufan home safely.
The first thing I did was go to the company and meet with my father.
The project with the Liang family failed, and the old lady of the Lin family was put in danger. She is truly to blame.
“I have a clear understanding of what happened,” Mr. Gu said. “It is obvious that someone is stirring up trouble between the Liang family and the Lin family, but the target is the Gu family.”
"Dad, to be more precise, the target is me."
Father Gu's expression was solemn: "No matter what, we must find this person. The people around you can't be used for the time being, I'll send two people to you."
Gu Fanyan shook her head: "Since they are people close to me, if I suddenly abandon them, it would be like stirring up trouble."
"Dad, don't worry, I have my own way."
Mr. Gu didn't say much. Over the years, he had witnessed his daughter's competence.
“The Lin family is hosting a reception next Wednesday,” he said. “They’ve invited all the important guests. I happen to be away on a business trip, so could you go in my place?”
"What kind of distinguished guest?" she asked.
“They’re all people who do business with the Lin family; ordinary business people can’t get in,” Gu’s father replied.
Gu Fanyan nodded. That made things easier. She could use this opportunity to lure the snake out of its hole.
Back at the branch office she managed, she immediately began to make arrangements.
First, call the office manager over and ask her to arrange two high-end dresses. Also, the jewelry rental needs to be arranged.
It must be jewelry from a top brand.
In addition, now that the company has settled down, it should pay the rent to the relevant departments of the Lin family.
Gu Fanyan also called Chen Qiao over and told her not to transfer money to the Lin family for the time being.
Chen Qiao asked in surprise, "Why? The procedures for this transaction are all set up; all that's left is to transfer the funds."
Gu Fanyan smiled slightly: "Lin Zhibai said that he can make arrangements to balance the rent on the books, so we won't have to put up any real money."
Chen Qiao's eyes flickered slightly, and she joked, "Miss, you don't mind paying the rent, do you?"
“It’s not bad, but we should save where we can,” Gu Fanyan shrugged lightly. “You know that this branch of mine is independently accounted for and has nothing to do with the head office. If there’s no profit or the profit is too small on the books, it’ll be a disgrace to my dad!”
Chen Qiao pursed her lips: "Miss, you didn't have much contact with Young Master Lin before, so why did you accept his kindness this time?"
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