Ruan Mengmeng remembered that the scene at that time should have been in another city. If Ruan Zhengsheng had spent half a year there, then...

She asked, "Where is Tao Hongmei? Did you abandon her in City B?"

"No." Ruan Zhengsheng shook his head and explained, "At that time, I thought about divorcing Hongmei, but the Ruan family was still in crisis and couldn't cause a divorce, so I could only hide it from her and go to meet Xiaoyue every once in a while under the pretext of going on business trips."

When Ruan Mengmeng heard this, she smiled disdainfully but did not interrupt Ruan Zhengsheng.

Then, Ruan Zhengsheng said slowly: "Your mother's name is Xiaoyue. She used to be a teacher in an elementary school. She was not a dancer in a bar as they said. Don't believe their rumors."

Ruan Zhengsheng continued, "Xiaoyue and I agreed to divorce Hongmei in a few years and then take her home, but Xiaoyue suddenly became pregnant and our plans were disrupted. I was busy with company matters and neglected to take care of her life until the day she was due to give birth to you, and she died of heavy bleeding unexpectedly."

Ruan Mengmeng's eyes flickered slightly, her heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she felt a flash of pain. She clenched her fingers, as if she was enduring something.

Ruan Zhengsheng sensed the special aura coming from Ruan Mengmeng, as well as her sudden change of mood. He stopped narrating and asked, "Do you want to listen more?"

The wind outside suddenly picked up, blowing up the curtains, and a gust of cold wind blew into the ward, instantly dispersing the subtly changing atmosphere in the room.

"Tell me." Ruan Mengmeng said expressionlessly.

Ruan Zhengsheng then began to tell how he had switched Ruan Mengmeng to the Ruan family: "When you were one month old, Hongmei also gave birth to her second child, but that child suddenly had a heart attack and died. I kept it a secret with the two elderly people in my family and brought you back home."

Ruan Zhengsheng stopped talking here, closed his eyes and stopped talking, looking tired.

Ruan Mengmeng also knew what was going to happen next, so she looked up at Ruan Zhengsheng and said calmly, "You just woke up, so take a good rest."

When Ruan Mengmeng stood up and prepared to leave the ward, Ruan Zhengsheng said behind her: "If I had asked her what happened at home that day, so many things wouldn't have happened later, right?"

When Ruan Zhengsheng asked this question, he himself was not sure.

Ruan Mengmeng stopped, turned her head slightly, and walked out of the ward without saying anything.

Ruan Mengmeng didn't want to care about the feelings and disputes of the previous generation, including whether there was true love between Ruan Zhengsheng and Ruan Mengmeng's biological mother, and whether Ruan Zhengsheng regretted what he did in the past.

After Ruan Mengmeng left, the ward became quiet again.

**The old man opened his eyes again. He turned his head to look at the snow outside the window and remembered that Ruan Mengmeng was born in winter. In order to match Tao Hongmei's child, her date of birth was also changed.

Suddenly, a tear rolled down the corner of Ruan Zhengsheng's eye.

Scenes from the past emerged before Ruan Zhengsheng's eyes. This half of his life had passed in the blink of an eye, so fast that he could not hold on to any good memories.

Ruan Mengmeng walked out of the ward. Mu Heng was leaning against the wall with his brows lowered as if he was thinking about something.

Ruan Mengmeng talked to Ruan Zhengsheng for such a long time, but there was no trace of impatience on Mu Heng's face.

When Ruan Mengmeng walked out, he happened to look up at the door of the ward, staring at the woman at the door calmly, and asked in a calm voice: "Are you done talking?"

Ruan Mengmeng nodded and said "hmm" softly, but she was a little exhausted after finishing the discussion.

Mu Heng saw through it, walked towards Ruan Mengmeng, raised his hand to hold her hair that was casually scattered beside her ears, and whispered: "Sit outside for a while, I'll go in and talk to our dad."

Ruan Mengmeng stared at Mu Heng blankly, having never considered this aspect at all.

Logically speaking, since Ruan Mengmeng and Mu Heng suddenly got married, Mu Heng should have had some dealings with his father-in-law.

But Mu Heng was thoughtful in this regard. He lowered his head and kissed the corner of Ruan Mengmeng's mouth, and said calmly: "Be good, just wait for me outside."

Ruan Mengmeng came back to her senses, her cheeks slightly hot, and then she nodded in response.

Mu Heng turned the doorknob of the ward, walked in, and then closed the door.

Ruan Mengmeng sat on the cold bench in the hospital corridor. For the first time, she felt that waiting was a bit impatient, even though Mu Heng had just entered.

Mu Heng walked into the ward. Ruan Zhengsheng heard the sound of leather shoes tapping and turned his head in confusion. He saw Mu Heng standing two meters away with a calm expression, without any emotion.

He nodded slightly and called out to Ruan Zhengsheng, "Mu Heng greets his father-in-law."

Ruan Zhengsheng frowned, feeling a little reserved about Mu Heng's behavior, and asked, "What do you want?"

While Ruan Zhengsheng was speaking, he was also looking at Mu Heng.

He does look handsome, mature and steady, but what worries Ruan Zhengsheng is that Mu Heng is not as simple as he seems. He has seen many men like him, who are very cunning and calculating.

Even if Ruan Mengmeng chose her husband herself, it does not mean that Ruan Zhengsheng will be satisfied.

Especially for someone like Mu Heng who doesn't express his emotions easily, it is inevitable that Ruan Zhengsheng couldn't accept it for a while.

Mu Heng raised his eyes and calmly met Ruan Zhengsheng's scrutinizing gaze. He opened his thin lips slightly and said, "Father-in-law, there is no need to look at me with hostility. I am just like you. I want to protect Mengmeng."

Ruan Zhengsheng's serious expression relaxed when he heard this, and he listened to Mu Heng continue: "I was not involved in her past, but I am here for her future, so father-in-law doesn't have to worry."

Ruan Zhengsheng couldn't help but speak out and raised doubts: "How can you promise me that you will protect her for the rest of her life?"

Mu Heng looked straight at Ruan Zhengsheng and said firmly: "As long as I am here, I will protect her and make her safe and happy, and live a life without worries."

Ruan Zhengsheng hummed: "You said it very nicely."

Facing Ruan Zhengsheng's suspicion, Mu Heng did not argue, but said calmly: "Then father-in-law must take good care of his health. If you are not satisfied with what your son-in-law has done, feel free to tell me."

Ruan Zhengsheng was stunned. He looked at Mu Heng, who bowed to him and said, "You are Mengmeng's relative. She values ​​you, so I value you too. Please take care of yourself. We will come to see you as soon as we have time. I'll take my leave now."

Mu Heng turned and left after he finished speaking. Ruan Zhengsheng immediately asked, "Are you serious?"

Mu Heng turned around, nodded seriously, and said, "Of course, time will tell."

After Mu Heng finished speaking, he left, leaving Ruan Zhengsheng sitting in a daze on the bed with a melancholy look on his face.