Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 261: Regain Identity

Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Regain Identity

Watching Leng Lingxiao’s complex expression, Tang Xiaowan immediately became anxious and continued to press him, "Come on, why do you have a son?"

Leng Lingxiao was conflicted, unsure if he should reveal the truth, yet he did not want to hide it from Tang Xiaowan.

After all, marriage is no child’s play!

"I’m not very clear on the details, but it seems that after his fiancée passed away, he met a singer in a bar who looked very much like his fiancée, and then they had a son. However, that girl also had a tragic fate, dying from postpartum hemorrhage. Wang Jinhui was out of town at that time, and they hadn’t registered their marriage, so it was a child born out of wedlock."

Tang Xiaowan fell silent for a moment, thoughtfully saying, "I think... I should tell Grandma about this. If she doesn’t mind, I won’t mind either. Ultimately, I will respect Grandma’s decision."

Her voice was very low, clearly showing her inner conflict.

Wang Jinhui didn’t seem like that kind of person!

But what if Grandma was being deceived?

It was hard enough to find someone she could get along with, how heartbroken she would be to find out!

Leng Lingxiao patted Tang Xiaowan’s shoulder gently and said, "Tangtang, you really have grown up, becoming more considerate of others."

"Why don’t we go back now? I want to see what they’re talking about."

"It’s fine, Wang Jinhui isn’t..."

Before Leng Lingxiao could finish his sentence, Tang Xiaowan dashed off, her brow deeply furrowed.

In the hospital room, Tang Mei and Wang Jinhui were chatting, the atmosphere relaxed and cheerful.

"The young people nowadays, always wanting to act tough, thinking they can solve everything. My Tangtang is just the same, appears carefree but is actually very fragile," Tang Mei said with a laugh.

Wang Jinhui laughed naively, "I’m not going to interfere anymore. Grandchildren have their own blessings."

"Yes, exactly!"

Just then, Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao returned, walking in with big grins.

"Brother Wang, I have some business matters to consult with you, do you mind stepping outside for a bit?" Leng Lingxiao spoke first before Tang Xiaowan could.

"Sure, let’s go talk outside."

As Wang Jinhui followed Leng Lingxiao out, Tang Xiaowan quickly leaned close to Tang Mei and whispered, "Grandma, I have something to tell you."

She said this while glancing back, as if afraid of being overheard, looking quite comical.

"What is it? This sounds so mysterious!"

"Grandma, actually, Wang Jinhui has a son, from a long time ago, with a woman who sang in a bar, I just heard it from Leng Lingxiao."

"Uh-huh, I know, overseas."

"You know? Oh, so Grandma knows, then it’s fine, hahaha, it’s fine, actually, Wang Jinhui is pretty decent."

Tang Mei smiled thoughtfully.

No need to ask, she knew what Tang Xiaowan was thinking, and such filial piety reassured her.

"By the way, the night before last, didn’t Grandma tell you that I’d be able to resume normal life in about three days? Well, now I can."

As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Xiaowan sprang to her feet, her eyes wide with surprise.

"So, Grandma can stop hiding from others, and no one will come to harm us anymore? Grandma and I can openly return to Mei Garden or go anywhere else, and I can tell my classmates I have a grandma?"

Faced with Tang Xiaowan’s barrage of questions, Tang Mei felt a heartache, sensing the unfair burdens she had carried.

"Grandma, is it true?"

"Yes, of course."

Tang Xiaowan dove into Tang Mei’s arms and suddenly burst into tears, overwhelmed with joy that she no longer had to worry about Grandma leaving without notice.

She would never again have to hear anyone call her an orphan, an unwanted wild child.

Seeing Tang Xiaowan crying nonstop, Tang Mei was extremely pained and kept gently stroking her hair, comforting her, "It’s alright, stop crying. We can live openly and honestly from now on. You’re not alone anymore."

Tang Xiaowan dried her tears and looked up at Tang Mei, her face filled with surprise and happiness, "Grandma, you must take good care of yourself from now on. Don’t leave me again. We, and Huahua, and..."

"Silly child, of course Grandma will be fine."

Just then, Leng Lingxiao and Wang Jinhui walked in, each carrying a bag of fruit.

Leng Lingxiao, seeing Tang Xiaowan’s swollen eyes, couldn’t help frowning and asked, "Tangtang, what happened to you, are you feeling unwell?"

Tang Xiaowan smiled and shook her head, "It’s nothing, just had a bug fly into my eye earlier. Today is such a great day, we must have a feast tonight!"

"Alright, I’ll treat," Wang Jinhui piped up, beating Leng Lingxiao to the offer.

Laughter rang out in the hospital room, and then everyone started discussing what to eat and whether they could sneak out of the hospital without the nurse noticing and then slip back after the meal.

...

At 2 p.m., on the fifth floor of Yishen Mall.

This Yishen Mall in Huang City was quite large, only second to the one in Jin City.

"Fearing she might face danger, I dared not take her anywhere. Leng Lingxiao, however, fears nothing," Li Zishen sighed deeply, speaking resentfully.

Chen Xin didn’t dare to respond.

He knew that Li Zishen was in a bad mood. Officially, he said he was here for an inspection, but that was just a dignified excuse to see Tang Xiaowan.

It had only been three days since they had last met.

Bai Long was right; Brother Shen had already fallen deep, and the consequences were severe!

Coincidentally, a call from Bai Long came just then.

"Brother Shen, I just got news from Qingcheng. Grandma Tang didn’t die. The old lady in the car... was Granny Yu from Mei Garden."

"What did you say, Tang Mei is still alive?"

"Yes, she is currently in Huang City, probably went there with Lady Tang and the others."

"Good, got it."

After hanging up, Li Zishen suddenly realized, suspecting that Tang Xiaowan secretly left Jin City to see her grandmother.

Perhaps, they had been in contact all along, including Leng Lingxiao being in the know.

Only he had been kept in the dark.

"Brother Shen, what happened, Grandma Tang didn’t die, she’s still alive?" Chen Xin asked in surprise.

"Immediately investigate all the properties under Leng Lingxiao’s name, big and small, domestic and foreign, leave no stone unturned."

"But the overseas ones are always handled by..."

Seeing Chen Xin hesitate, Li Zishen knew what he was worried about without asking. After all, they had worked clearly defined roles for so many years.

"Coordinate with Bai Long, investigate together, and follow the old rules for overseas ones."

You think every time I travel abroad it’s just for enjoyment, Leng Lingxiao is not a vegetarian; taking over the market also requires tactics.

He is like a wolf or a leopard, killing without bloodshed, ruthless and cunning, and most crucially, never leaving any trace, flawlessly executing every task.

Chen Xin silently recalled Bai Long’s evaluation of Leng Lingxiao, his brows deeply furrowed.

"Brother Shen, isn’t there a charity gala the day after tomorrow by the Jiang Family? The Leng Family and the Jiang Family have been friends for generations. Do you think, on that day, Leng Lingxiao might... bring Lady Tang along?"

As he spoke, Li Zishen thought of Tang Xiaowan’s reply, feeling a surge of anger.

[It’s really unfortunate, but I’m quite busy these next few days, preoccupied with my fiancé.]

"Alright, then we’ll also join the event to support the Jiang Family." Li Zishen suddenly smiled slightly, pensively responding.