"I couldn't have gotten it."
Ye Nian'an's lips suddenly curved into a sharp smile, her fingertips clenching until they turned white.
"In fact, I should thank you, Song Yan. This was all for my baby. I'm so happy to be able to get justice for them!"
Even with her eyes closed, Ye Nian'an could still picture Old Li setting up those scenes of demons and monsters, and her heart ached as if it were on fire.
Those who dared to touch her precious treasure should be prepared to face her wrath.
Looking at the flames burning in her eyes, Song Yan suddenly understood why Chu Yan had protected her so tightly.
Such a cool and fierce woman deserves to be cherished.
Just like Chu Xin'er.
Ye Nian'an returned to the courtyard and greeted Chi Xinyao and the others.
She didn't say she was going to find Gu Tao, but only that she was going out with Song Yan to take care of some business.
Upon hearing that Song Yan would be accompanying her, Chi Xinyao immediately felt relieved and waved with a smile: "Go ahead, Niannian. We and the nanny are here to take good care of you, baby."
Jin Xiangyu added, "Yes, Niannian, but remember to come back early, it's cold outside."
"Okay, please take care of me~ Mother-in-law, Mom, I'll be back as soon as I'm done~"
Seeing the unwavering trust in everyone's eyes, Ye Nian'an's smile softened even more.
This profound warmth, like the winter sun, soothed her heart.
Meanwhile, at Gu Tao's house, the atmosphere was so oppressive it felt like it was about to rain.
Gu Tao sat on the rattan chair in the living room with a gloomy expression.
After marrying Liu Tingting and having children, they moved out of the Gu family's ancestral home and into this courtyard-style house, separating from Gu Tianyou and his family.
In those unstable times, living in a house that was too big would easily attract the attention of the Red Army soldiers and cause unnecessary trouble. The Gu family had already used their connections to deal with it.
But now, trouble has come knocking on our door.
At this moment, Gu Tao was burning one cigarette after another between his fingers, and the ashtray was already full of cigarette butts.
The people sent to investigate reported back that the piece of paper with his and Liu Tingting's birth dates written on it still hasn't been found.
The police ransacked Old Li's house, but found only some junk; they couldn't find any of the essential items.
I don't know where Old Li hid it.
Gu Tao took a deep drag on his cigarette, his brows furrowing into a knot.
Could it be that Old Li took on more than just this one order, and someone else snatched it up first?
Or did that old man have a backup plan and hide the item as a way out?
In any case, both scenarios are extremely unfavorable for Gu Tao...
Liu Tingting walked in at this moment and said softly, "Gu Tao, dinner is ready."
"Eat, eat, eat! All you ever do is eat!"
Gu Tao slammed his half-finished cigarette butt down his throat, his eyes blazing with fury: "We're in a crisis, what are you still eating for! You spendthrift woman!"
The cigarette butt landed with a "smack" on the back of Liu Tingting's hand, burning her so much that she jerked her hand back and cried out in pain.
She bit her lip, her eyes instantly reddening, her voice tinged with grievance: "Gu Tao, it wasn't me who went to find Old Li, it was clearly you..."
"You dare talk back!"
Gu Tao was speechless, which only fueled his anger. He stood up abruptly, pointed at her nose, and yelled, "When I discussed this with you, didn't you not object?"
"It's all because your womb is useless! It can't give birth to a grandson for the Gu family! Do you know how much we'll lose in inheriting the family fortune if we don't have a son?"
Liu Tingting finally couldn't hold back her tears, her voice filled with exhaustion and resentment: "Gu Tao, have some conscience! You want a son? Fine, who doesn't want a son? I want one too!"
"In order to give you a son and leave an heir for your Gu family, I have suffered so much and taken so many medicines over the years, which has ruined my body. And I still have to do housework."
"You don't care about me at all. Now that something has happened, you're blaming everything on me. Is that fair? Is it solely my fault that I can't have a son?"
Liu Tingting became angrier the more she talked.
She's had enough of being pointed at and talked about all these years!
I never imagined that even the man next to me in bed would be like this!
If she herself couldn't have a son, then Gu Tao, the man who provided the sperm, wasn't much better off.
The inability to have a son is clearly a problem shared by both of them!
Why should I bear all the blame? It's as if not being able to give birth to a son is an unforgivable sin, making me an outcast!
Just because Gu Tao is a man? Just because the Gu family is richer and more powerful than the Liu family?
When she married Gu Tao, she was indeed after the Gu family's power and wanted to live a good life for a few days.
But during those ten years, a period of great upheaval and instability, she had to manage household chores, take care of the elderly and children, and live a very cautious life.
As a result, her body is in this state; she coughs constantly, and is as fragile as a piece of paper, as if a gentle breeze would carry her away. And the man has no conscience at all…
Looking at Gu Tao, Liu Tingting suddenly found him utterly ridiculous.
What's the point of living like this?
Gu Tao was taken aback by her question, then became even more furious: "You still have the nerve to talk? A woman's biggest mistake is that she can't give birth to a son!"
Gu Tao was also furious and lost all reason. He rushed forward and slapped Liu Tingting hard across the face.
"Smack—"
The crisp sound of a slap echoed in the living room. Liu Tingting was stunned by the sudden slap and stood there dumbfounded.
She covered her burning cheeks, looking at Gu Tao in disbelief, never expecting that he would actually dare to make a move while he was talking.
The next second, a raging fire blazed in Liu Tingting's eyes, like the last breath of a dying ember, and she roared, "Gu Tao! You bastard! I'll fight you to the death!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she charged forward like an angry lioness and wrestled with Gu Tao.
Hearing the noise, Gu Tao's three daughters timidly peeked out from under the door.
Seeing her parents fighting and looking at each other with ferocious expressions, as if they were mortal enemies, she was immediately terrified and burst into tears, her cries heart-wrenching.
Just then, Song Yan arrived outside the courtyard in a Jeep, carrying Ye Nian'an.
Hearing the sounds of fighting and children crying inside, Song Yan and Ye Nian'an exchanged a puzzled look.
What's going on here?
Song Yan quickly got out of the car, strode forward, knocked on the door, and shouted, "Open the door! Open the door quickly! What happened!"
The shout was like a thunderclap, striking Gu Tao hard on the head.
He stopped what he was doing instantly, a look of panic flashing across his face.
Liu Tingting was already in poor health, and being a woman, she was clearly at a disadvantage in her struggle with Gu Tao.
However, Gu Tao was momentarily stunned, and Liu Tingting didn't care about anything else. She stretched out her sharp nails and scratched at his face.
"Ah! You crazy woman! Stop hitting me! Song Yan is here!"
Gu Tao grabbed Liu Tingting's hands tightly and glared at her: "If this gets exposed and I get arrested, do you think you and your widow will have a good life?"
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