He Jitang’s gaze was cold.
He looked silently for a long while before finally getting into the car and leaving.
Late at night.
He Jitang returned to the city of Yangcheng.
Being immensely wealthy, he had bought a tastefully refined villa in Yangcheng.
Upon returning home, a servant came up and reported, "Young Master Ci’an woke up in the middle of the night and cried for a good while."
He Jitang instantly headed to the small courtyard where He Ci’an resided.
Young Ci’an, finding himself in a strange place and unused to the new bed, woke up in the middle of the night feeling extremely anxious.
Seeing He Jitang at this moment, he felt overwhelmingly wronged and threw himself into his father’s arms, "I miss grandpa and grandma, I miss auntie and uncle and little Jia... Daddy, I want to go home!"
He Jitang squatted down.
Holding young Ci’an in his arms, he comforted, "Daddy has to work here for two years, doesn’t Ci’an want to stay with Daddy?"
Tears shimmered in young Ci’an’s eyes.
He couldn’t bear to be away from his father either.
He Jitang treated him tenderly, warmed his feet for him, and even had someone bring over a dessert which he fed to the little one himself.
Assuaged by the gentleness, Ci’an calmed down slightly.
Late into the night, leaning against He Jitang’s chest, he asked, "Where did Daddy go?"
He Jitang paused, then finally responded, "Daddy went to see someone."
Young Ci’an fell silent, then drifted off to sleep.
He Jitang stayed with him a little longer, and then stepped out of the bedroom.
Shen Ci was waiting outside.
Shen Ci spoke thoughtfully, "Ci’an is fond of Miss Su, initially, Young Master Ji should have brought Miss Su to Yangcheng."
He Jitang walked into a small floral hall.
He sat down, and a servant promptly offered tea.
Holding the cup with his jade-like fingers, He Jitang smiled faintly, "What’s the fun in forcing things!"
Shen Ci’s mouth opened slightly.
He changed the subject, "Sun Jingan’s people have infiltrated the factory! How will Young Master Ji handle this?"
He Jitang shot him a glance.
He said nonchalantly, "Do you still need to ask me about this kind of issue?"
Shen Ci felt a chill.
Under the dim yellow light, a subtle hint of murderous intent surfaced at the corners of Young Master Ji’s eyes—still the same Young Master Ji.
...
Two days later, Sun Jingan’s people had fled.
Shen Ci came to report.
He Jitang was playing chess with Gu Dahong, and glanced at Shen Ci, "Such impetuosity! Apologize to Mr. Gu for the disturbance."
Shen Ci courteously bowed.
Gu Dahong stood up, "You have business to discuss, I’ll take my leave now!"
Being highly skilled in medicine, He Jitang held great respect for him and personally saw him to the gate.
Gu Dahong smiled warmly, "No need to see me out!"
He Jitang watched as the car left, then returned inside.
At that moment, in the small floral hall not only Shen Ci was present but also a tall, burly man.
Above six feet tall, with tattoos covering his arms...
Upon closer inspection, it was actually the current man of Mrs. Yin!
The man said in a buzzing voice, "Young Master Ji, I was negligent this time!"
He Jitang sat down, looked up at him and then at Shen Ci.
Shen Ci smiled, "It’s time to teach Sun Jingan a lesson!"
He Jitang poured himself some tea, his tone light, "The elders in City B still rely on him. If I kill him, who will take care of them?"
Although he said so, Shen Ci understood him.
Young Master Ji had always harbored a sentiment of admiration towards Sun Jingan! Even now, although they were sworn enemies, Young Master Ji had never thought of truly harming Sun Jingan, otherwise, he wouldn’t have let go of the chance when Sun Jingan was drunk last time.
These familial affections were Young Master Ji’s Achilles’ heel!
Shen Ci wanted to say more.
He Jitang said indifferently, "Even if those two got away, they couldn’t get anything useful. Let’s drop this matter!"
Shen Ci’s expression was restrained, "Yes!"
He Jitang continued slowly sipping his tea, his thoughts inscrutable.
After everyone had left.
He Jitang walked into the courtyard, looking up at a magnolia tree.
The magnolia blossoms filled the air with their fragrance.
He thought: They must be busy with wedding preparations in City B! How beautiful his younger sister must look in her wedding attire!