Footsteps approached the door.

"Yu Sangwan, are you inside?"

Both of them were startled. If someone saw them like this now, it would be impossible to explain; the recent storm had just calmed. Yu Sangwan hurriedly pushed him, "Someone’s coming, you must leave!"

Helian Si frowned, "Why? There’s nothing to hide."

"Don’t be like this!"

Yu Sangwan anxiously pulled him to the window, opened it, "Quick, jump out from here!"

"..." Helian Si stood still.

"Hurry up!" Yu Sangwan stomped her feet impatiently, "Do you want to cause another stir in the Cabinet?"

Helian Si was completely unmoved, "Doesn’t matter."

"You..." Yu Sangwan could only say, "Do you want to worry me like this?"

Helian Si stopped speaking, "Alright, I’ll listen to you."

He placed his long legs on the window sill. But instead of leaving immediately, he leaned down and kissed her lips. Yu Sangwan was caught off guard and instinctively grabbed his collar. Helian Si curled his lips joyfully, "I know you like me."

Yu Sangwan’s heart raced, leaving her stunned.

Helian Si jumped down, "Promise me, don’t marry him!"

The footsteps outside were getting closer, and Helian Si was running further away; Yu Sangwan was left in shock... Why would Helian Si suddenly make such a request of her? What exactly happened?

...

The Fu Family.

Yu Sangwan had just returned and encountered Tang Yueze. Tang Yueze had come a few times in recent days, naturally to see Lu Feixuan, but Lu Feixuan was always unwilling to see him.

Looking at his expression, Yu Sangwan guessed today would yield the same result.

"Still angry?"

Tang Yueze tugged at his mouth bitterly, "As expected, it’s my fault."

"Yuezhe." Yu Sangwan frowned, thinking of something, "Are you hiding something from me?"

"Eldest Young Madam, why do you ask?"

Yu Sangwan hesitated, "Because given your nature, you definitely wouldn’t delay the wedding date... and I feel Helian Si seems a bit off... Yuezhe, is there something going on? Is it related to Helian Si?"

"Eldest Young Madam." Tang Yueze immediately became tense upon hearing, "What do you mean by saying that the Eldest Young Master seems off?"

Yu Sangwan shook her head, "I can’t really explain it, but recently, he keeps asking about Jinxuan... and his attitude toward me..."

She genuinely couldn’t describe it, "That feeling is increasingly like Jinxuan!"

"Eldest Young Madam!" Tang Yueze, in his excitement, felt like any effort was worth it, this must be Ji Qing’s doing! It seems it really worked.

Yu Sangwan asked in surprise, "What’s wrong?"

"You must wait!" Tang Yueze couldn’t explain further, "The Eldest Young Master will definitely come back!"

"Hmm?" Yu Sangwan was confused, "But isn’t he?"

"Trust me!" Tang Yueze nodded, "We’ve been trying... we never gave up! You must hold on, wait for the Eldest Young Master!"

Yu Sangwan was in a daze, waiting for Jinxuan? Can she really do it?

...

Yu Sangwan went to the hospital to see Le Zhengsheng; he was undergoing treatment.

In the sterile room, Yu Sangwan watched him through the glass.

Le Zhengsheng wore a hat and mask, only showing his eyes. He seemed tired, but looked up and smiled at Yu Sangwan.

Yu Sangwan immediately returned a smile, despite feeling extremely anxious inside. What should she do? Given Le Zhengsheng’s condition, she absolutely couldn’t do anything that would upset him again. Many years ago, she owed him a wedding... Can she repeat that mistake now?

Treatment would take several more hours, and Yu Sangwan stayed outside with him the whole time.

Le Zhengsheng took off his mask, mouthing to her, "So boring!"

Yu Sangwan laughed, "I’ll stay with you."

"Hehe." Le Zhengsheng grinned, fogged up the glass, and drew a heart.

The simple drawing instantly struck Yu Sangwan’s heart... making it impossible for her to voice her hesitation.

...

Guan Chao.

A meeting had concluded, and attendees were about to leave.

Helian Si overheard representatives talking.

"Mr. Le Zheng, I heard there are happy events at home recently?"

Le Zhengpeng’s face bore a hint of joy, "Oh, this hasn’t been confirmed yet... a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..."

"You’re keeping it secret?" The person laughed, "We didn’t hear it wrong; we heard it from Mr. Fu."

Upon hearing this, Le Zhengpeng smiled even more, "Is that so? If Mr. Fu said it, it must be true! Haha..."

At the door, Helian Si frowned... How come Wanwan returned without canceling the wedding? Did she really not?

"President?"

Helian Si snapped out of it and left the conference.

Returning to the inner courtyard, he heard arguments inside.

"I won’t eat, won’t eat! I just won’t!" Little Mantou was throwing a tantrum again; the little guy hadn’t seen his mother in a long time, how could he not be upset? "I want to eat the food my mom makes! What did you make? It’s a mess; it tastes awful!"

Helian Si walked over, frowning at this tiny figure.

Helian Si nodded slightly, "Go make a call to Yu Sangwan, and tell her what the child said."

"Yes." The butler nodded quickly, "Understood."

"Wait." Helian Si instructed further, "If she comes, don’t let her in."

"..." The butler was slightly stunned, nodding, "Understood."

Chapter 409: Using the Child to Threaten her

Yu Sangwan received the call and hurried to Guan Chao anxiously.

The butler stopped her at the door, "Yu Sangwan, you can’t go in."

"Hmm?" Yu Sangwan was confused, "Why?"

They called her because Little Mantou refused to eat, right? But now that she’s here, why are they barring her from going in?

"Well..." The butler was puzzled, explaining awkwardly, "The President’s orders."

Yu Sangwan was stunned, looking up, she saw Helian Si standing on the stairs, looking at her coldly. She opened her mouth, "..."

However, Helian Si said calmly, "Follow me."

He turned and walked inside; Yu Sangwan, bewildered, quietly followed him.

Helian Si did not take her to meet Little Mantou but led her to the side hall.

The side hall was good in that it wasn’t the main hall... but it allowed a clear view of the happenings in the main hall.

Upon entering, Yu Sangwan heard Little Mantou’s crying, "Go away, go away! I don’t want you to feed me, I don’t want to eat this stuff!"

"Young Master... You haven’t eaten all day; aren’t you hungry?"

Little Mantou cried harder, "I’m going to starve to death! Quickly bring my mom here!"

Yu Sangwan heard these words and felt her heart break. She shot up, intending to rush over, "Qingming!"

However, her hand was suddenly seized by Helian Si.

"..." Yu Sangwan was surprised, "Ah Si?"

Helian Si curled his lips, "Does it hurt?"

Yu Sangwan was confused, "Qingming is my child!" Is this question necessary?

"If you’re worried about the child." Helian Si’s gaze was cold and sharp, "Then don’t marry Le Zhengsheng!"

"You..." Yu Sangwan choked, looking at him in disbelief, "What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" Helian Si frowned, "Isn’t it obvious?"

Yu Sangwan realized what he meant but couldn’t believe it, nor did she want to believe it!

Helian Si explained plainly, "If you want to see the child, to take care of him, it’s simple... Break off completely with Le Zhengsheng! Otherwise..."

He paused, looking at Yu Sangwan.

Yu Sangwan understood, "You’re using the child to threaten me now?"

Helian Si openly admitted, "Yes."

"You!" Yu Sangwan’s hands clenched tightly, her face turning red with anger, "How can you do this? He’s only five years old!"

"You think I’m cruel?" Helian Si raised his eyebrows.