"When I heard you say those things about me just now, I lost my temper and said a few words back. Don't worry, I've calmed down now and I will never say those things again."
Although Wang Yulian and Gu Yuchuan were somewhat skeptical of her, what they truly cared about was the child in Shen Ling's belly.
As for what Shen Ling herself was thinking, they didn't care at all.
It's a good thing that Shen Ling is willing to back down. Let's write down today's score and settle it slowly after she gives birth to the child.
"Mom knows, we're all family, why are we talking like strangers? It was just a little argument, nothing serious."
"Ling'er, just relax and focus on your pregnancy."
Shen Ling nodded obediently and went back to her room to rest before pondering her own thoughts again.
Her parents were both imprisoned. Even though she was heartbroken by the Gu family's actions, she had nowhere to go after leaving them. In fact, she didn't even have anyone around to help protect her.
Rather than wandering and drifting outside, it's better to stay quietly in this tenement courtyard.
There are many people here, so those enemy agents will probably be wary and won't dare to act rashly.
To ensure her safety, Shen Ling decided to stay home for the time being and ask her mother-in-law for help whenever needed.
As for Qiu Shanshan and Tong Xinyue, isn't Shen Zhihuan always very capable? Presumably, even without my help, she will be able to see through their identities quickly and capture them.
In this way, the enemy agents will focus their attention on Shen Zhihuan. Because she is busy with precise strikes and retaliations, she will naturally not have time to keep an eye on him, a small fry.
Shen Ling clasped her hands together and prayed incessantly.
"I hope God will bless us and make those enemy agents be sensible and only retaliate against Shen Zhihuan, leaving us innocent civilians alone."
"Shen Zhihuan has lived long enough in this life. I hope she can die quickly, just like in her previous life."
Shen Ling's behavior was strange, and such abnormality naturally did not escape Gu Yuchuan's notice.
But he didn't care. He had no feelings for this wife anyway. All he wanted to do now was to kick her to the curb after she gave birth to the child.
Around midnight, Gu Yuchuan heard a noise outside and knew that Tong Xinyue was calling him to go out.
Since he had already been sleeping in separate rooms from Shen Ling, he didn't need to worry about making any noise that might disturb her, so he simply put on his clothes and went out.
The two met in an alleyway just a wall away from the Gu family's house.
"It's so late, what are you doing here?"
Tong Xinyue suppressed her disgust for the man and pretended to be obedient, saying:
“I haven’t had time to come over for the past few days. I just wanted to check on your and Aunt’s health, so I specially called you out, cousin.”
"I heard my sister-in-law went missing a couple of days ago. How is she now? Has she come back?"
After all, the two had a past relationship, so as long as it didn't involve his own interests, Gu Yuchuan was quite patient with her.
When she asked that question, I answered truthfully.
"She was indeed missing for a few days and just came back, but you don't need to worry about her. She probably just felt bored at home and went out for a walk."
"So that's how it is."
Tong Xinyue smiled and nodded, then subtly probed his intentions.
"Did your sister-in-law say anything after she came back? For example, where did she go, and who did she meet?"
Gu Yuchuan gets angry whenever this is mentioned.
"Who knows where she went? I only asked her a few questions, and she started yelling and screaming like a madwoman, refusing to say anything."
Hearing this, Tong Xinyue was finally able to put her mind at ease.
She had already guessed that Shen Ling, for the sake of her own life, would not dare to reveal her and Qiu Shanshan's identities.
But to be absolutely certain, we still have to drag the Gu family, mother and son, into this mess as well.
Tong Xinyue offered Gu Yuchuan all sorts of benefits, and even took the initiative to hand over the money she had taken from Qiu Shanshan to him.
“Cousin, I know you’ve been busy with business lately and must be short of money. Take this today as my start-up capital.”
Gu Yuchuan never expected that after what had happened before, Tong Xinyue would still treat him so well.
He was both touched and greedy for the money, but out of pride as a man, he was too embarrassed to agree immediately.
Tong Xinyue saw through his thoughts and quickly continued to persuade him:
"Cousin, why are you being so polite with me? This money was given to me by my parents. I don't spend much of it outside, so I might as well entrust it to you to handle some important matters."
Tong Xinyue's smiling face looked truly sincere.
Looking at her face, Gu Yuchuan couldn't help but recall the wonderful life they had spent together in the past.
Compared to the two women beside him, Tong Xinyue was better in every way.
She is not only more beautiful and understanding, but she also loves me so deeply.
It made that useless Shen Ling look utterly worthless in comparison.
Only a woman like this deserves to stand by my side.
"Alright, since you've said so, Yue'er, then I'll accept the money. Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."
Gu Yuchuan took the money and put it in his pocket. Then, feigning deep affection, he grabbed Tong Xinyue's hand and confessed his feelings to her.
“The past is the past. I was confused back then and was blinded by Shen Ling, which is why I did some bad things to you and Lele.”
“Now I have corrected my mistakes and fully understand that you and Lele are my true family.”
As he spoke, he lowered his voice further, making himself appear even more affectionate.
"Moon, I want to swear to you that as soon as my career takes off, I will immediately dump Shen Ling and give you and Lele a home."
If it were before, Tong Xinyue would definitely have been completely charmed by his words.
But now her personality has been completely distorted by Qiu Shanshan, so naturally she won't care about such petty gains.
But for the sake of the bigger picture, she had to suppress her disgust and resentment, pretend to be deeply moved, and nod vigorously with tears in her eyes.
"Okay, brother, I'll wait for you."
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Hospital.
After a period of treatment, Song Mingqian and the driver Wang have improved a lot.
Although he is still not fully conscious, his wounds are gradually healing.
Shen Zhihuan sat by the hospital bed with cotton swabs in hand, gently cleaning their faces.
As the bruises gradually faded, they no longer looked as horribly injured as before, and she was able to make out Song Mingqian's appearance more clearly.
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