The signal in the basement was poor, so the drone couldn't fly in. Xiao Yuan sent a team down.
The soundproofing below was excellent; Bai Qingzhi didn't hear a sound until everyone went downstairs.
A few minutes later, a henchman covered in blood suddenly ran out.
"There was an ambush inside, and all the brothers were injured. We found a baby down there, which should be the little girl!"
Upon hearing this, both Bai Qingzhi and Xiao Yuan became excited.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yuan mobilized the people who were on guard around the area to come over.
Wave after wave of people stormed in, but this time everyone was armed with firearms.
Finally, amidst the sounds of fierce fighting, one of his men came up and said that they could leave.
Everyone inside was subdued.
The injured men were all sent to the hospital for treatment, while the rest stayed behind to protect the two men.
The passageway was very dark, and even the small nightlights installed on the walls on both sides were of no use.
Xiao Yuan held Bai Qingzhi's hand, and the two walked for several minutes before they saw a dug-out basement.
The criminals were all taken upstairs, and at this moment only an infant lay on a bed made of wooden planks, crying his heart out.
Bai Qingzhi took a few quick steps, her hands trembling as she dared not lift him up.
The child was very thin, unlike the chubby, fair-skinned boy from the Xiao family at that time.
Besides being thin, he also looked malnourished, with sunken cheeks and a sallow complexion.
There was a blackened band-aid stuck to his forehead, with dried blood on it.
It was already autumn in the United States, and the temperature wasn't high, but the children were still wearing thin clothes.
Seemingly upon seeing Bai Qingzhi, the baby suddenly stopped crying and stretched out its arms, asking for a hug.
Suddenly, Bai Qingzhi could no longer hold back her tears and carefully picked up the child.
Suddenly, the child revealed a toothless smile.
It was already the next day when everyone returned to China, and they went straight to the hospital.
The Xiao family rushed over after receiving the news. Ever since Lin Nuannuan learned that she had another daughter, she had been so worried that she couldn't eat or drink, and her once round face had become thin.
The DNA comparison results came back that afternoon, confirming that the child was indeed the missing daughter.
At the same time, the medical examination report came out, revealing excessive blood loss, malnutrition, spleen and stomach imbalance, and even hypoglycemia.
Fortunately, the child's organs and intelligence were not damaged, and with proper care, there will be no problems.
A stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
That evening, Xiao Yuan sat in the Bai family study and talked with several members of the Bai family for several hours. Before leaving, he sneaked into Bai Qingzhi's room and kissed her for a long time.
Of course, Bai Qinghuai saw him when he came out. Bai Qingzhi was a little embarrassed. He thought that his older brother would say a few words to Xiao Yuan as before, but to his surprise, Bai Qinghuai just rolled his eyes and didn't say anything.
Xiao Yuan, who had just returned to the Xiao family, heard a burst of laughter and cheerful voices before he even entered the house.
The two children's laughter was like the sound of silver bells.
With a smile on her lips, she pushed open the door and, sure enough, saw her parents. Xiao Yang, Jing Lin, and Nuan Nuan were happily playing with the two children.
When their eldest son returned, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao raised their eyelids slightly, but then ignored him.
“A man should be like the second son, settling down before building a career, lest he be over thirty and still can’t bring home a wife!” Father Xiao said coldly.
“That’s right. Other people have wives and children and warm beds, but he, my brother, is all alone, sleeping alone at night and crying his pillow wet with tears,” Xiao’s mother added.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. What if we get a sudden illness tonight and no one even notices when we're dead!" Xiao Yangjing chimed in.
In return, he received a glare from his own older brother.
"What are you glaring at! Learn from your younger brother, all you do is grow tall but not smart!" Xiao's mother stood up, grabbed Xiao Yuan's ear and yelled.
Xiao Yuan sighed helplessly. He finally understood what Xiao Yangjing's status in the family used to be.
He gave a perfunctory reply, and while the child was crying, Xiao Yuan decisively ran upstairs.
He kept thinking to himself, "Doesn't he want his wife, kids, and a warm bed? It's clearly the Bai family who won't let him go!"
As autumn gradually arrived in China, life became quieter for a while. Ever since Niu Niu was found, Bai Qingzhi would come to visit her whenever she had the chance.
Children grow quickly; they seem to have gotten much rounder in just a few days.
Niu Niu also really likes Bai Qingzhi; whenever Bai Qingzhi comes, she doesn't want anyone else.
"What are your plans for the future?" Bai Qingzhi asked Lin Nuannuan, holding Niu Niu in her arms.
Nuannuan paused for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on her face.
"I think things are fine as they are now, and Xiao Yangjing's parents are very good to me."
Even so, Bai Qingzhi still saw hope in Nuannuan's eyes.
Knowing what she was hoping for, Bai Qingzhi remained silent.
Three days later, Lin Nuannuan suddenly received a phone call saying that Xiao Yangjing had an accident and that she should go to a square quickly.
The last time really scared Lin Nuannuan. After receiving the call, she didn't ask any questions in detail, simply put on a coat and ran out.
Standing in the square, I looked around. The person on the phone said that Xiao Yangjing had gotten into a fight with others, but it was very quiet here, and there was no sign of a fight.
Just then, a loud bang came from above, followed by a shower of fireworks.
Xiao Yangjing slid down from the highest point, suspended by wires, holding a huge bouquet of roses in his hands.
To Lin Nuannuan's astonishment, he suddenly knelt down in front of her.
"Nuan Nuan, I love you. Will you marry me?" Xiao Yangjing didn't waste any words.
At the same time, Bai Qingzhi came downstairs, carrying a ceremonial cannon.
The two had already fallen deeply in love, so how could Lin Nuannuan refuse? Amidst the screams and cheers of everyone around her, she nodded.
Bai Qingzhi exerted force, and the salute cannons exploded.
Lin Nuannuan has no family, and Bai Qingzhi is her best friend, so Bai Qingzhi proposed that she get married at the Bai family home on her wedding day.
The Bai family readily agreed.
This is a joyous occasion.
Xiao Yangjing had prepared everything long ago, and the Xiao family naturally knew about it; only Lin Nuannuan was unaware of it throughout the entire process.
It seemed like the wedding day arrived in the blink of an eye. The Bai family's villa was decorated in bright red, and people were coming and going, creating a festive atmosphere.
Nuannuan got up in the early morning, and Bai Qingzhi also got up, which was rare for her.
The stylist was personally hired by Xiao Yangjing. He is said to be a nationally renowned celebrity, so much so that even Bai Qingze has to make prior arrangements to book him.
The pure white wedding dress made Lin Nuannuan look even more blessed.
Standing behind Lin Nuannuan, with a smile of blessing on her lips, Bai Qingzhi felt her eyes stinging for some reason.
Even if Nuannuan hadn't said it, Bai Qingzhi knew how she had spent the year alone on the island.
Sleepless nights and heart-wrenching pain that makes it hard to breathe are perfectly normal occurrences.
But she could only watch without pointing it out, and even had to pretend she knew nothing; she had no other choice.
But now, it's all over. Nuannuan will be happy from now on, and she will never cry again.
Lin Nuannuan looked into Bai Qingzhi's eyes in the mirror, and then her own eyes reddened.
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