"Why must the orphanage be involved?"
Children are innocent, especially orphans. How could he bear to use them?
"Yi Xiaodan cares a lot about that place," Yuan Min said indifferently yet her gaze turned icy, "This is the only way to force Wang Junchen to comply."
Li Jingshan was startled, "Yi Xiaodan?"
What was all this? Was she insane? Miss Yi had been dead for many years.
She was insane, incurably insane!
"She’s not dead, she’s still alive, and she even married a rich man, surprising, isn’t it?"
Connecting the previously discussed plans, Li Jingshan could not help but shudder internally, more convinced of his judgment: his sister-in-law had truly gone mad, a result of the mental torment from that last kidnapping by that gang.
"Nonsense, I’m perfectly sane!" Yuan Min picked up her tea cup, took a gentle sip, "I’ve never been as clear-headed as today, she must die."
"Ye Wanhua... is Yi Xiaodan?"
Yuan Min nodded, her eyes darkening further.
"That’s impossible, sister-in-law, you might be just overtired lately. Why don’t I accompany you to the hospital..."
"Jingshan, I’m not insane, really."
Yuan Min hadn’t had time to take her medicine this morning due to leaving home early, and due to her agitated emotions she suddenly felt a tightness in her chest and a dizzy head.
Seeing Yuan Min’s complexion gradually turning pale, Li Jingshan suddenly felt panic rising within him.
He anxiously grabbed Yuan Min’s arm, his eyes full of concern and worry, "Sister-in-law, your complexion is terrible. Come on, let’s go to the hospital."
Yuan Min smiled and gently shook her head.
"I’m fine, I...I just need to rest a bit, it’s nothing, some medicine will be fine."
She tried to appear relaxed, but her voice still betrayed a hint of weakness. Her complexion was increasingly pale, her lips too.
While speaking, Yuan Min fumbled in her purse for a small white bottle and unscrewed the cap.
It was medicine prescribed by the family doctor: two pills for insomnia or emotional upheaval, but she had increased the dosage for faster effect.
"Sister-in-law, we should really go to the hospital to check. I’m really worried about you in this condition."
Li Jingshan knew Yuan Min had not been well lately, but he hadn’t expected it to be this severe; thus, he silently picked up his mobile phone.
He needed to call Li Zishen to discuss the specifics.
Yuan Min immediately waved him off.
She knew very well going to the hospital wouldn’t solve anything, as long as Yi Xiaodan’s shadow existed, her insomnia wouldn’t improve.
"Don’t worry, it’s just an old problem," she smiled faintly, swallowing four pills.
"Yes, it’s nothing, really."
Li Jingshan helplessly shook his head, knowing further persuasion was useless, and sat back down in his chair.
He knew Yuan Min had always been a cautious woman; he suspected the relisting of 8028 had made her somewhat paranoid and insane.
Looking back... it might be best to talk to Zishen.
Seeing Li Jingshan still burdened with heavy thoughts, Yuan Min picked up the teapot to refill his cup. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novèlfire.net
"Jingshan, I know what I said just now sounds absurd, but it’s all true. Yi Xiaodan not only isn’t dead, but she also changed her name and surname, became the daughter-in-law of Huang City’s wealthiest man, Wang Jinhui, which is Ye Wanhua... the chief designer of Wanhua Jewelry!"
Li Jingshan frowned, trying to find a trace of jest in Yuan Min’s eyes, but what he saw was frustration and the shimmer of tears.
No wonder the body was never found!
No wonder she was always heavily made-up!
He took a sip of tea, his voice trembling slightly, "How did you... come to know this?"
Yuan Min didn’t answer directly, just said coldly, "I have my sources, the evidence is solid. Lately... Wang Junchen has been secretly manipulating some things, and this plan... it’s also for the sake of the Leng Family."
With that statement, Li Jingshan slowly got up.
He dared not imagine, if what Yuan Min said was true, what consequences it would trigger.
"Right before big brother died... he specifically..."
"I am Zhenshan’s wife, what is she? Do you really want to watch as our family’s fortune falls into the hands of others?" Yuan Min fiercely grabbed Lai Jingshan’s arm, staring intently at him.
"Maybe... Miss Yi wouldn’t even want it."
"Not want it? Do you think that’s possible? Humans die for wealth, birds die for food; people change."
Seeing Yuan Min in such a paranoid state, Lai Jingshan felt a mix of emotions, unsure of how to make a choice that would honor his elder brother’s trust.
He furrowed his brow, his deep eyes showing slight twitches at the corner of his firm lips.
Little did he know, Jiangbei was in the next room at that moment, with a recording device on the table, capturing every word of the conversation between him and Yuan Min.
"You wouldn’t think it... but they sure can talk!"
"Truly a pair of treacherous lovers!"
Jiangbei had anticipated the contents of Yuan Min and Lai Jingshan’s conversation, but hearing Yuan Min’s nervousness and Lai Jingshan’s anxiety still thrilled him.
Moments later, he smirked triumphantly.
"It looks like the boss’s plan is about to succeed. Yuan Min, you think you’re so cunning, but you don’t know that our boss had already set up a net in heaven and earth."
"A poisonous woman like you, it serves you right that Zhenshan didn’t want you, serves you right to be a widow for life."
"A thousand cuts and a hundred pieces, death is too good for you!"
Jiangbei picked up his tea and took a large gulp, his smile gradually fading into a sinister coldness.
Meanwhile, through the wall, Yuan Min was still immersed in her grievances, completely unaware that her conversation with Lai Jingshan had been recorded.
She even mentioned going back to her old home in Blue City, revealing secrets that should have died with her.
Meanwhile, on the beach in Country T.
The sea breeze gently rustled the palm leaves, making a soft sound, and the starting point of the sailing race had already gathered many people and VIPs.
Everyone wanted to witness this grand occasion.
At exactly nine o’clock, the King’s motorcade slowly arrived, the cheering of the people almost seemed to flip the sky over, frantic and fervent.
The King and Queen slowly stepped onto the beach, surrounded by the crowd.
The King, dressed in casual black attire, his face mostly obscured by a cap and large sunglasses, still exuded an air of authority.
The Queen, on the other hand, was stunning everyone present.
She wore a beautifully tailored white midi dress, its hem subtly swaying with her steps.
Her hair styled into an elegant updo, her exquisite accessories, and her warm smile endowed her with infinite wisdom and gentle femininity.
At that moment, Tang Xiaowan was observing from the side.
Her black, shiny hair fluttered in the sea breeze, her pink floral dress making her look even more delicate and charming.
"Look, here they come!"
Leng Lingxiao gave a faint smile and calmly nodded, "Yes, I see."
"Why aren’t you excited?"
"It’s not our wedding!"
Tang Xiaowan pouted and continued to watch.
When the King and Queen passed the VIP area, Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao, out of politeness, also stood up along with everyone else to show their respect.
The guests in this area were all wealthy or noble.
The Queen seemed to notice the ruby hair clip, nodding elegantly at Tang Xiaowan.
"Was she looking at me?"
"Yes." Leng Lingxiao gave a mischievous smile and handed Tang Xiaowan a coconut, "Probably thought you were a princess from another country, you’re too beautiful!"
"Cut it out, stop teasing," Tang Xiaowan retorted shyly as she sipped the coconut juice.
At that moment, Zhao Renjie quickly approached.