She called Qin Chao over, whispering a few words in his ear.
Qin Chao shivered, suddenly invigorated.
Su Ruanruan rose to her feet and walked to the French window, lightly parting the blinds.
She gazed into the night, murmured in a low voice, "She has been smug for far too long! I haven’t kicked Lin Xianni when she’s down out of fear of affecting Ci’an. I haven’t harmed her, yet time and again she aims to harm me. This time, she has delivered herself to my doorstep, and I will certainly not let her off."
Qin Chao’s expression turned grave.
He also said, "Such a woman is a disaster if kept around. It’s best to deal with her as soon as possible."
Qin Chao worked quickly and soon made a discovery.
Madame Yin had a relative living in the hospital.
Surname Wang.
On the identification documents, she was Zhou Wan’s mother.
But over the years, the one secretly paying her expenses was Madame Yin.
Qin Chao said, "This Madame Yin, she must be Zhou Wan in disguise!"
Su Ruanruan fell silent for a long time...
Under the cover of night, she returned once more to the Gu Mansion.
Madame Gu was speaking with her son and daughter-in-law. Su Ruanruan’s arrival somewhat surprised her.
Madame Gu was attentive.
Noticing the slight redness at the corners of her daughter’s eyes, she guided her to sit down and asked tenderly.
Su Ruanruan steadied her emotions before speaking softly, "Mom, I’ve discovered Madame Yin’s true background."
Madame Gu was shocked.
Her face tense, she urged, "Tell me quickly."
Su Ruanruan relayed what Qin Chao had found, and then pulled a strand of hair from a kraft paper bag.
She said, "This is Zhou Wan’s mother’s hair!"
Madame Gu’s face darkened with malice.
She said, "We just need to get a hair from that contemptible woman, and the truth will come to light!"
Su Ruanruan nodded.
Madame Gu continued, "Back then, she took you away, yet she showed no pity towards you! Now that you are about to set a wedding date with Jingyan, she has found people to sabotage it. She doesn’t deserve to be a mother!"
Madame Gu caressed her cheek, "Child, go ahead with your plans! Once we strip the facade off Madame Yin, I will confront this contemptible woman myself. She may escape other sins, but kidnapping you is an indisputable fact she cannot deny."
With her support, Su Ruanruan felt relieved.
Madame Gu was dignified.
She instructed her daughter meticulously, "Don’t make it public. Everything will culminate in a decisive strike on the day."
Su Ruanruan nodded, "That’s what I was thinking. At that time, I’ll expose her crimes and let Yin Changhe grow disdainful of her, leaving no one to help her."
Madame Gu clapped her hands in approval, "I’ve waited for this day for a long time."
Chen An’an, standing to the side, was thoroughly confused.
She admired her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, thinking them formidable.
Returning to her room, she discussed the matter with Gu Ze.
Gu Ze sat on the edge of the bed, pulling her onto his lap.
His slender fingers gently traced her bulging belly. The fetus inside reacted to the father’s caress and immediately started to roll about.
Gu Ze was fascinated.
He looked down at his wife, "It’s moving inside."
Chen An’an, despite being practically husband and wife with him for several years, was still shy.
She said, "It can move after four months."
Speaking to Gu Ze about Ruanruan’s situation, she caressed Gu Ze’s face and asked softly, "Gu Ze, am I too mediocre?"
Gu Ze chuckled, "I wanted a wife, not a business partner!"
Chen An’an felt reassured.
Yet soon after, her doubts resurfaced.
She said, "No matter how tough Ruanruan’s situation gets, in the end, she is still a girl! You should help her out when necessary."
Gu Ze was moved.
He kissed his wife, a long kiss before he slightly loosened his hold.
Resting against her lips, he murmured softly, "Who said our An’an is incapable? With a gentle nature and so empathetic, you could not be more perfect in my eyes."
Chen An’an was bashful.
She gazed at her husband’s handsome features, her heart also stirring.
Initially, when they got together, neither had imagined they would fall in love with one another.
Now, she felt very fortunate.