"Don't overthink it. I'm grateful that you can bring happiness to my brother."
...
As Jiang Yan rode away in the car, she was still in a daze. She hadn't expected Chu Yu's mother to not blame her, but instead, to offer words of comfort and encouragement.
"Your sister gave me a set of jewelry, saying it was from your mother for her future daughter-in-law." Jiang Yan took out the jewelry set.
"If she gave it to you, just accept it. When are you planning to move? You can sublet the apartment you're renting now," Jin Lan asked.
"Uh, I'll leave it at your place first. I'm afraid it's not safe at my place. As for moving, I plan to do it in the next few days." Jiang Yan was actually afraid her mother might act foolishly again and sell it to support her sister.
"Sure, no problem," Jin Lan said with a smile.
"Are you... really going to give Chu Yu so many shares? How much would that be in RMB?" Jiang Yan asked hesitantly.
"Money is just a number to me. It's no use keeping it. He's my nephew, so it's fine to give it to him. Don't worry, I've also saved some for our child," Jin Lan said, holding Jiang Yan's hand.
Jiang Yan's face instantly turned red. "Who wants to have a child with you? Have you no shame?"
"If I cared about shame, I might not have a child in this lifetime. By the way, I have a surprise for you on the day you move," Jin Lan said, pulling her hand to his lips and kissing it.
"What surprise?" Jiang Yan looked at him warily. Could he be planning to propose? She wasn't ready for marriage yet.
"You'll find out when the time comes," Jin Lan said with a smile, guessing she had misunderstood, but he didn't elaborate.
...
On the day Jiang Yan moved, Ye Wan also came to help. The mother and daughter didn't have many things. After packing, they hired movers to help carry everything to the new house.
When Mother Jiang and Jiang Yan entered the new house and saw the man sitting on the sofa, both their eyes widened in surprise, their expressions filled with disbelief.
"Old... Old Jiang? Am I dreaming?" Mother Jiang blinked, her face full of incredulity.
"Dad? Dad! Is it really you?" Jiang Yan also became emotional, dropping the items in her hands. She lunged towards her father, tears streaming down her face as she looked at him, who appeared visibly thinner after not seeing him for days.
"Old Jiang, how did you get out? What's going on? Are you alright?" Mother Jiang also came over, asking anxiously.
"Mr. Jin helped me get medical parole," Father Jiang explained, looking at Jin Lan beside him.
"Dad, where do you feel unwell?" Jiang Yan asked urgently.
"Dad's heart has always been weak, but it's not a serious issue. Dr. Jin helped me this time, which allowed me to get out. Therefore, Mr. Jin is my benefactor," Father Jiang said, his face filled with emotion.
Jiang Yan finally remembered what Jin Lan had told her about a surprise. So, this surprise was to get her father released on bail.
When she looked at Jin Lan again, she was so touched that she couldn't speak. She had always known Jin Lan had done so much for her. All these accumulated efforts had led to this moment, and she had truly surrendered to him.
She couldn't help but be moved by a man who dedicated himself entirely to her.
"Jin Lan, thank you, thank you so much." Jiang Yan's tears flowed freely.
"Silly girl, Uncle is out, you should be happy, why are you crying so much? I should have prevented Uncle from coming out earlier," Jin Lan frowned.
"You're annoying! I'm just touched! You scoundrel!" Jiang Yan, while crying, was also amused by him. She playfully hit him out of anger.