If she had guessed correctly, Grandma would send the item to a private appraisal institute, and the most likely one would be the Ling family's.
Old Master Ling and Grandpa were comrades-in-arms, and the two had always been on good terms. Even after Grandpa passed away, the Ling and Xuan families had maintained their contact, with Old Master Ling taking care of the Xuan family more.
If it were Old Master Ling, she would have no way, but who knew that his grandson had liked her since he was a student!
If she sent him, she could smoothly change the result this time.
As for the future... who could say for sure about the future!
...
After Xuan Mohan left, Lan Qianqian suddenly realized that her emotions had become very irritable... so much so that she found fault with everyone she saw, even... wanting to destroy them!
But her subconscious felt that this was right, yet her years of education told her it was all wrong!
If Lan Qianqian didn't realize something was wrong at this time, then she would be too stupid.
But would she realize it too late?
Her current actions no longer went through her brain, but were completely subconscious. This feeling of being out of control was too terrifying. Would she one day not even recognize who she was?
Fear gradually occupied Lan Qianqian's heart. She thought of the black cat with blood around its mouth. Would she one day become so bloodthirsty...
If that were the case, she might as well die now, at least she wouldn't be a devil wandering in endless darkness.
But her consciousness seemed to be getting more and more blurry...
"Buzz buzz buzz~"
The phone rang for a long time before it was finally picked up by its owner.
"Qin Haojie! You're really annoying. Don't call me again. I don't like you, and I won't go with you!"
She hated his sunny and cheerful appearance so much. She just wanted to destroy him!
Qin Haojie on the other end of the phone stared blankly at the packed luggage in front of him. Something had happened at the group headquarters, so he had to go back. He didn't know how long he would be gone, and he just wanted to see her one last time before leaving.
It's just that...
She seemed to hate him so much?
So, his affection for so many years could only be kept in his heart?
"President..." Mo Bai looked at the president's dazed expression and felt uncomfortable, even more so, he felt indignant for the president. Even if you don't like him, don't use such hurtful words!
What kind of woman does the president not have? She simply doesn't deserve their president!
"...Let's go."
His legs were stiff from standing, and only then did Qin Haojie take a step, walking like a machine...
The rain had been falling all night, and it only started to weaken towards dawn.
"Young Master, Qin Haojie returned last night due to internal family strife."
Xuan Mohan slightly opened his eyes, pinched the bridge of his nose, and closed them again, his Adam's apple bobbing. "Mm."
Li An looked worried. "Young Master, you should go back and rest first..."
Before Li An could finish his sentence, he was stopped by Xuan Mohan's gaze.
Li An truly didn't understand. Even if he was worried about Miss Lan, he could find a hotel nearby to stay. Why sleep in the car for a night?
Just as he was thinking this, he heard his young master's domineering words, "Go and clear out the room next to Qianqian's!"
Fine, you have money!
But what about your潔癖 (germophobia)?
Before he could carry out the order, Xuan Mohan added, "Notify Jiang Rou, and have someone keep an eye on her."
Who? Li An was stunned for a moment before realizing who it was. The president was truly normal when it came to Miss Lan. He even remembered the name of the woman he met.
"...Yes."
After a heavy rain, the road was exceptionally clean and empty. A car sped along the road and stopped in front of a certain place.
"Han Han, come down. I'll wait for you downstairs."
After turning off the engine, Lu Haoran stared fixedly at the window of Xia Han's room. The curtains were tightly drawn at the moment.
After a short while, the curtains were pulled open, revealing the woman's beautiful face.
"..."
Before Xia Han's smile could form, she asked somewhat strangely, "Why did you drive a black car today?"
Didn't he usually drive flashy cars? And his attire today...
Unconsciously, Xia Han had a bad premonition. The next second, Lu Haoran's words confirmed her guess.
"Tong Muqing and her brother were buried yesterday."
Xia Han's hand holding the phone trembled slightly. "Then Qianqian..."
"She doesn't know yet."
Xia Han's voice trembled slightly. "Okay... I understand."
When she changed and ran to the living room, Xia Mama stopped her. Just as she was about to speak, she saw their precious daughter's eyes were red, and immediately, she couldn't say anything.
"It's nothing..."
After Xia Han left, Xia Mama chased after her and saw her getting into a large, black car...
"What's wrong? Didn't you not allow Han Han to go out?"
Xia Dad asked his wife in confusion.
"Han Han is in a bad mood today. It's not because we confined her, is it?" Xia Mama became more and more uneasy.
Xia Dad immediately waved his hand. "Does our daughter look like that kind of delicate young girl?"
What was meant as comfort almost angered Xia Mama to death. She twisted Xia Dad's ear and pulled him upstairs. "Old Xia, what do you mean by that?!"
Bad! Where did I go wrong?
...
Upon arriving at Jingling Garden, Lu Haoran released Xia Han's hand, quickly got out of the car, and walked around to shield her as she got out.
As they approached, they both stopped in unison.
"This is..."
Lu Haoran squinted his eyes and took a look, quickly providing the answer: "Jiang Rou."
So it was them. It was her who had been looking for Qianqian back then. Facing the situation at that time, a woman must have felt very helpless. Now her husband was also...
Thinking of this, Xia Han's grip on Lu Haoran's hand tightened unconsciously.
"Lu Haoran..."
"Mm?" Lu Haoran responded gently to Xia Han's unease.
"We must cherish each other from now on!" She couldn't accept Lu Haoran not being by her side.
"Okay."
Just as Xia Han was about to speak, she suddenly saw Lu Haoran's expression darken.
"What's wrong..."
The next moment, Lu Haoran's tall figure had already rushed out.
Xia Han turned her head to look and saw the situation in front of her, letting out a gasp of surprise.
Seeing that Lu Haoran had arrived, she breathed a sigh of relief. The next second, she also walked over quickly.
"You're crazy! What about the child?!"
The child was right in front of her, how could she be so reckless? If the child saw this scene, it would only become a lifelong shadow! Didn't she consider the child at all?
Through her tear-blurred vision, Jiang Rou saw a man and a woman appear. Why were they saving her? Her support had collapsed, and she didn't know what meaning there was in living!
"Mommy~ Don't you want Xiao Yan anymore?"
Jiang Rou turned her head and saw her child crying rivers of tears, his face filled with unease. She felt heartbroken. She had carried him for ten months, how could she abandon him?
"Xiao Yan, Mommy is sorry for you, wu..."