The whole family was impatiently waiting for Wei and Lihua to return. They had decorated the house to celebrate their six months anniversary. But for an hour, they had no news about them.
Jiang Yubi anxiously asked Jiang Weizhe. "Weizhe, did Wei pick up the call?"
He shook his head.
"I don't understand. Where are they? Wei was going to collect the ring, but he still hasn't returned. Lixue also headed out with Shen Yang somewhere, but there is no news about her either…"
Jiang Ruiling was trying Shen Yang's number, but it was coming out of coverage. She sighed..
"Shen Yang's number is also not getting connected."
Jiang Weiyuan stepped near his older brother and whispered in his ear. "Bro, is this about that cop's escape?"
Jiang Weizhe looked grim. A while ago, he received the news that two prisoners escaped their base who were involved with Jia. Naturally, Wei would have also got to know the information by now.
Mo Huojin and Xia Nuan were connected to Jia and also knew about Lihua's true identity.
Is this about…?
His phone buzzed with a call, and he saw Fu Renshu's number. He quickly said, "Where are Wei and Lixue?"
There was a beat of silence at the other end.
"Renshu, I am asking you a question," he narrowed his eyes.
Fu Shen, his father, felt something odd. His son would always be on point with any update. But why was he so silent now?
"Master Jiang. Can you please come to the Yang mansion?"
Jiang Weizhe frowned. "Why Yang mansion?"
"Boss is here...and Madam too... admitted in Mr. Yang Mingshen's lab."
He froze.
"Admitted?"
The others stiffened as well. Old Madam and Jiang Yubi turned pale. Old Madam wondered if Jiang Shan was behind any accident…
No…
Fu Renshu said, "I will answer all your questions. But it cannot be on the phone."
Jiang Weizhe immediately said, "We are coming."
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"Wei!"
Jiang Yubi, who just stepped into the lab, found Wei kneeling on the floor in front of the room with a deathly pale complexion.
"Wei, why are you kneeling like this?" She teared up. "What happened, dear?"
Jiang Ruiling found Shen Yang standing in attention but with a grim expression on his face too. Fu Renshu was the same.
She quickly asked, "Shen Yang, what's wrong?"
He stared at her in distress. He didn't know how to start explaining the whole mess. He surmised how Ruomei was back, and she met Lihua.
Jiang Ruiling was stunned. "Shi Ruomei is back?"
He nodded.
Suddenly, she saw a small figure behind Shen Yang. She blinked her eyes and was surprised to see a child.
"Who is he?"
Just as she was confused, Bobo was also taken aback seeing so many people suddenly coming into the lab.
Shen Yang said, "...That is a little difficult to explain."
Jiang Yubi gently shook her son's shoulder. "Wei, please don't be so quiet. Tell me. What has happened? Why is Lihua admitted here? Is she hurt?"
Bobo glared at him. "He hurt my Lihua! He is a bad man! I hate him! He made Lihua cry!"
Jiang Weizhe slowly widened his eyes. What he feared turned out to be true.
He signaled Fu Renshu. "What is going on?"
Jiang Yubi sniffled. "Yes, please tell us what is happening?"
Yang Bingqing stood beside her for support. "Don't cry, Yubi. Whatever it is, we will all solve it together."
Just then, Mingshen opened the door and his gaze darkened to see a crowd in his lab. "No wonder I felt there were so many people outside. This is my lab, not a picnic spot."
"Shut up, idiot son!" Yang Bingqing glared at him. "Just tell me what's going on, or I will disown you right this moment!"
His expression turned ugly.
Why am I being targeted like this?
Wei grabbed his arm. "Lihua! How is Lihua? Is she awake? Is she hurt? Is she-"
"Enough. She is fine but not awake yet. Will take a few hours."
Jiang Ninghong asked, "But what happened to her?"
"She is pregnant."
Everybody was dumbfounded. But then a bright smile bloomed on their lips.
"O-Oh my God…" Jiang Yubi felt emotional, "Weizhe, did you hear? We are going to become grandparents!"
He was stunned, but it soon registered in his mind.
Grandchild…
Indeed, it was great news but looking at Wei; he knew that something was wrong. And looking at Bobo, who had just addressed Lixue as Lihua, he could guess that maybe she learned everything.
Jiang Ninghong and Jiang Ruiling hugged Jiang Yubi. "Congratulations!"
Jiang Lanying eagerly clapped her hands. "I am going to become an Aunt! Li! You will be an Uncle! Ah, I am so excited!"
Jiang Li stared at her and nodded. "En…"
He gently squeezed her hand, and she looked at him in surprise.
"Li?"
Jiang Li hesitantly said, "Lanying...I promise this day will soon come in our life too…"
She widened her eyes.
He faintly smiled. "I am sorry I am making you wait for so long."
It was a happy occasion, but Jiang Li couldn't help but feel envious of Wei. Even though he had married first, he couldn't give a child in these years.
"Li!" She covered his mouth and shook her head. "Please don't talk as if you are blaming yourself. I know you are doing your best."
She smiled. "I trust you. I have full confidence that that day will not be far. I know how you must be feeling…" her gaze slightly dimmed. "But I am here with you, okay?" She squeezed his hand. "I won't let you have any negative thoughts."
Jiang Li smiled. "En."
Mingshen continued. "Her vitals are still a little weak, though. I am keeping her under observation here."
Jiang Yubi stiffened. "Weak? Observation? Why? I-Is there any problems with her pregnancy?" She got worried.
"It's not about complications. She fainted because of too much stress, which is not good for her in this condition."
Stress?
Wei blankly stared at him.
I was right. I hurt Lihua…
"Will anybody tell us what is going on?"
Fu Renshu pursed his lips and came forward. "I...will tell everything from the beginning."
"Madam has come to know the truth."
Jiang Yubi blinked her eyes in confusion.
Then the realization dawned on her. There could be only one truth that he must be talking about.
"Madam is not Jiang Lixue. Her true identity is...Song Lihua."