Lin Yiren gently pushed open the bathroom door, a shy yet confident blush gracing her face. She wore newly bought lingerie, the delicate lace edging highlighting her voluptuous and sensual figure under the soft light.

The material of the lingerie clung to her full curves, showcasing a breathtaking silhouette, with every part exuding the allure of a mature woman.

Her bust appeared more abundant and uplifted under the attire’s accentuation, while her waist was cleverly tightened, outlining a captivating waistline.

The lines of her hips were smooth and powerful, her thighs round and elastic, presenting an overall impression of health and sexiness for a visual delight.

The color of the lingerie formed a stark contrast with her fair skin, further accentuating the delicacy and luster of her complexion.

She walked out of the bathroom with light steps, seemingly exuding endless charm with every step.

Her gaze shimmered with confidence and tenderness, like she could read people’s hearts: "Does it look good?"

Xu Wendong nodded solemnly: "It looks good!" Saying this, he reached out to grab her wrist, gently pulling her into his embrace.

Then, he kissed with deep affection.

Everything was communicated without words!

------

Meanwhile.

Ye Family.

As one of the six major wealthy families in the city, the Ye Family had constructed an impressive influential territory in Qingyuan City with years of cross-field endeavors and profound accumulation.

Their assets exceed tens of billions, fully displaying the grandeur and luxurious heritage of a wealthy family.

The Ye family had a thriving clan with numerous members and talents emerging, making accomplishments in business, politics, and various domains.

In recent years, they exhibited a strong momentum to ascend the throne of Qingyuan’s top wealthy family with a series of remarkable business operations and family strategic layouts, capturing external attention.

"I’m back!"

Ye Qiu’s crisp and pleasant voice, tinged with a trace of fatigue, resonated at the porch of the Ye family’s mansion.

She wore a fashionably tailored outfit, her high heels rhythmically clicking against the floor with each confidently taken step, fully displaying the competence and allure of an urban woman.

Upon returning home in the past, she was always greeted with cheerful laughter; the family’s relatives warmly gathering around her, especially those naive and lively nephews and nieces, would dash to her like joyful little birds, chattering about recent fun stories and their longing.

Yet, today, an unusual silence enveloped the Ye family’s mansion.

In the living room, those familiar relatives wore solemn expressions and remained silent, as if suppressed by a heavy gloom.

The entire space was frighteningly quiet, with even the slight sound of a pin dropping clearly audible, creating a stark and abrupt contrast to the former lively scenes.

"What happened?"

Ye Qiu sharply sensed this unusual atmosphere, her previously relaxed expression from coming home turned pale in an instant.

An ominous premonition surged like a torrent in her heart, making it involuntarily tighten.

Her eyes filled with worry and fear, her footsteps became heavy and slow.

Mr. Ye’s lips trembled, speaking with difficulty, his voice full of sorrow: "Your cousin, he... he was in a car accident and has already passed away."

Ye Qiu felt a buzzing in her head, instantly blank, her body swayed a few times, nearly unable to stand.

She widened her eyes, staring in disbelief at Mr. Ye, her lips trembling slightly as she said: "Grandpa, you... you’re joking, right?"

"How could this be? Cousin, he was such a good person, how could..." Tears quickly welled in her eyes, yet too shocked to fall immediately.

Mr. Ye was tearful, choking as he said: "I wish so much it were false, but the facts are in front of us, and we can’t help but believe it!"

"This noon, while he was on his way to the company, a truck suddenly lost control and crashed into his car. By the time the rescue arrived, it was... beyond help." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Ye Qiu’s legs gave way, she collapsed to the ground, memories of interactions with her cousin flashing endlessly in her mind.

Her cousin had always been a pillar in the family, caring for her immensely, from playing with her in childhood to providing guidance and support in her career as she grew up, his presence was everywhere.

And now, that cousin who always wore a smile and was full of life had permanently departed.

"Why? Why did it have to be like this?" Ye Qiu cried uncontrollably, tightly clutching her hair, her heart filled with pain and self-reproach, "Just yesterday, I spoke with him on the phone, he even said we’d discuss the family’s new project together, how could today just..."

Others in the living room were also immersed in grief, some wept softly, others shed silent tears, the entire Ye mansion was tightly shrouded in a sorrowful atmosphere.

Ye Qiu knew, her cousin’s departure was not just the loss of a relative but might also dramatically impact the Ye family’s future.

Before Ye Qiu could gather her thoughts, Mr. Ye mentioned another shocking matter that made her scalp tingle: "Tangyuan also got into an accident!"

Ye Qiu’s pupils constricted, her irises trembled violently, her voice carried a trace of uncontrollable panic and terror as she hurriedly asked: "What happened to Tangyuan?"

Tangyuan was her cousin’s treasured daughter, merely five years old, like an innocent little angel who brought unending joy and laughter to the Ye family, adored and cherished by all.

For Ye Qiu, Tangyuan was her closest little niece, the two shared a deep bond, every interaction filled with warmth and sweetness.

Ye Qiu’s uncle, Ye Jianhua, at this moment, stood there like a forlorn statue.

His eyes were empty and soul-less, as if his soul had been stripped away, his voice losing its usual vitality and emotional fluctuation, enveloped in immense grief and despair, struggling to accept the brutal reality of his son’s tragic death.

He spoke woodenly: "Today, while Tangyuan was playing on the slide at kindergarten, for some unknown reason, the slide suddenly collapsed without warning, she had no time to evade, and was crushed underneath."

"Fortunately, the kindergarten teachers responded promptly, rushing her to the hospital for emergency rescue, barely snatching her life back from the Grim Reaper."

"But as of now, she’s still in the hospital, her condition remains critical, we’re all worried if she can completely get out of danger."

Pain was etched across Ye Qiu’s face, she couldn’t believe how within just one day, the family had encountered so many sudden calamities.

At that moment, her pupils violently shivered, and the image of Xu Wendong surfaced deeply in her mind····