"Although it sounds a bit far-fetched, it seems to be the case. Jian Yi is a child with a very good personality. She knows she's not my biological daughter but doesn't feel any inferiority. She also cares a lot about me and the baby in my belly. She'll be a great older sister." Jiang Yan was completely at ease with Jian Yi; she loved her daughter dearly.
"Having you all by my side is all I could ever wish for in this life." Jin Lan held the girl in his arms tightly. He hadn't wanted her to come along, as this trip was bound to involve bloodshed. But she insisted on accompanying him, even going so far as to drop all her work.
It was worth noting that his wife was a typical workaholic. For her to put aside her work to accompany him, he knew she was worried he might be upset and wanted to be there to comfort him during this time.
"Me too. With you, I feel so, so happy." Jiang Yan hugged him tightly as well.
She hoped her big boy wouldn't be too affected by these wicked people, wouldn't let their actions cloud his mood and trap him in negative emotions. That's why she insisted on coming; she wouldn't be at ease if she weren't by his side.
"Honey, don't blame yourself for the bad things those people did. What we need to do is punish them, okay?" Jiang Yan said softly.
"Mmm, I know. Silly girl, don't worry about me. For you, I'll make sure I'm alright. Just stay put here and tell me if you feel uncomfortable." Jin Lan gently pinched her cheek.
"Yes, sir, my dearest husband. You too. If you're unhappy, tell your wife. Don't keep it bottled up, or our baby will get worried."
"Then it's settled. Get some sleep. We'll continue punishing the bad guys when we wake up tomorrow." Jin Lan turned off the lights and held Jiang Yan, coaxing her to sleep.
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Zhou Hao always felt he owed Yun Bu Ji something, so he offered to treat him to a meal. Yun Bu Ji, understanding Zhou Hao's unease, simply told him to order takeout at his place.
When they arrived, they both had a bit to drink. They weren't drunk, but they cleared the air, and the two brothers were as close as they had been before.
When Mian Mian learned about it, although she disapproved of Yun Bu Ji drinking as it might interfere with his studies, she was happy that the misunderstanding between them had been resolved.
Zhou Hao wanted to apologize formally, but Yun Bu Ji stopped him, saying he was forgetful and had forgotten the past. He asked Zhou Hao not to recount it, as it would only make him uncomfortable.
Zhou Hao then smiled.
Yun Bu Ji told him about the two people currently being held. The man would likely be sentenced to death as he was found to have committed murder. As for Fang Fang, she was charged with attempted murder and fraud, crimes that wouldn't lead to the death penalty but would certainly result in a sentence of ten to eight years.
Zhou Hao was satisfied with this. He said, "I'll never believe in any damn love again, nor will I dare to trust women. Women are devils! I never want to get married or have children for the rest of my life; it's too terrifying."
Zhou Hao thought about how his relationship almost ruined his best brother and nearly cost him his own life. He felt that if he ever pursued a romantic relationship again, he would be a fool. Now, he was even allergic to seeing women; he wished he could put ten meters between them immediately.
Yun Bu Ji was amused by his words and said, "There are still many good girls out there, but you need to know how to distinguish them."
Zhou Hao agreed with this statement. For example, that young lady Jiang Mian Mian was an exceptionally good person. It was a pity, though, that such a beautiful and wonderful girl would never look twice at a man like him who lacked looks, money, and intelligence.