spring bite mark

Chapter 107 Testing
Yan Yu lowered her peach blossom eyes slightly and asked, "Thank you for your kind words?"

“He has one too,” Xie Yuheng said softly. “The categories are different, but the subsidiaries are of the same grade.”

At the banquet, he casually thanked his uncle, saying, "Thank you, Uncle."

Xie Yuheng reached out and pulled him up: "Come on, your great-uncle will take you to take a bath. Later, we'll lie in bed together, and I'll tell you some interesting little stories about the company's operations."

Villa No. 1.

Encounter: I won't go tonight.

Xie Jian blinked as he looked at the message on his phone.

On the sofa, Jiang Manman was drinking a glass of milk, while Jiang Che, who was staying overnight, was unpacking a table full of gift boxes.

The gifts were similar to those from Yanyu, except the contract involved another subsidiary of SKY. Jiang Che flipped through the contract and lowered his voice to tell Jiang Manman:

"Although SKY's international reputation is not as good as the Xie Consortium, it is not to be underestimated. It is hard to imagine that it was swallowed up by the Xie Consortium so inexplicably. Xie Yuheng is really willing to give up one of its subsidiaries directly to Xie Jian - damn, it is the marine industry company, one of SKY's five pillar industries."

Jiang Manman nodded: "The most precious grandson of the Xie family conglomerate is said to be groomed by him as the next heir."

"They're practically raising him like their own son," Jiang Che exclaimed. "To be honest, Xie Yuheng is a scumbag, but he's impeccable when it comes to his children."

"Alright, let's not talk about him anymore." Jiang Manman didn't want to discuss Xie Yuheng any further, especially since Xie Jian was still alive. The child might not fully understand, but it was still unpleasant to hear his great-uncle being talked about.

Jiang Che decisively shut his mouth and continued to open the last gift box. The dazzling luster of the box shone brightly under the brilliant chandelier.

Xie Jian exclaimed, "It's a necklace!"

Jiang Che silently picked up his phone, searched for a trending image, and handed it to Jiang Manman with a slightly embarrassed expression: "Sister, this is the final item at an auction in the United States last month. It's known as the most extravagant necklace in the world of yellow diamonds, called 'Lovesick Beauty,' and it was bought by a mysterious tycoon for nearly 400 million."

After speaking, his gaze fell on a handwritten note with a flamboyant, calligraphic style inside the gift box—

TO: Manman

That's all. But the name of the necklace itself, and its price that far exceeded what friends would pay, were already ambiguous enough. Even though Xie Yuheng didn't write any flirtatious words, it still made Jiang Manman's face darken.

"Put it away. When Yan Changye returns, have him return it to us personally." Jiang Manman casually tossed the necklace back into the box, not giving it another glance.

Jiang Che swallowed silently, thinking of his own brother-in-law's tendency to start fights at the drop of a hat.

The next morning, Jiang Che took Xie Jian out to play in the suburbs.

"The fifth young master of the Jiang family in the capital opened a farmhouse for fun. I'll take Xie Jian to check it out." He said to Jiang Manman, then led Xie Jian to the dressing room, where he was immediately dazzled by the wide array of children's clothes.

Jiang Manman took her bag and went out: "Remember to bring the bodyguard. It's a remote suburb, so keep a close eye on the child."

"Don't worry, sis," Jiang Che patted her chest to assure her, "Xie Jian is very well-behaved! And when they heard I was going to take the kids out, the fifth young master of the Jiang family and a few other young masters said they would also bring their children out for a walk, so Xie Jian definitely won't be bored!"

Jiang Manman hummed in agreement and went to work.

Jiang Che turned his gaze away from Jiang Manman's car, pointed to the changing room with a strange expression, and looked at the child: "Xie Jian, you're really something! This is Yan Changye's most treasured territory, and now you've taken it all over."

"Uncle, help me pick out a cool outfit." Xie Jian was filled with excitement about going to the farmhouse to broaden his horizons, completely oblivious to Jiang Che's complicated feelings. "There are so many kids here, I want to be the coolest kid!"

Jiang Chexin was completely charmed: "Oh my little nephew, don't worry, we'll pick five sets, changing one every hour, and dazzle their eyes!"

cafes.

The archivist at Shenghe Hospital sat nervously opposite Ning Xinyue.

Ning Xinyue gracefully pushed a check forward: "This is a deposit of one million. As long as you help me get the information I need, I will give you another one million."

The archivist's expression changed slightly: "Madam, the hospital has strict regulations..."

“I am the young mistress of the Liu family and a shareholder of the hospital. This is at most an internal reporting procedure and cannot be considered a violation.” Ning Xinyue used both soft and hard tactics. “Besides, I heard that your husband has transferred all the family assets to his mistress. I suppose you are in dire need of money right now?” The archivist still struggled: “Young mistress, many of the clients of Shenghe Hospital are prominent figures. If their privacy is exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable.”

"Don't worry, the person I asked you to investigate is just an ordinary woman with no connections, about to fall into the abyss!" Ning Xinyue smiled slightly. "No risk, plus an extra two million, isn't that good?"

The archivist hesitated, holding the check: "The person you're looking for isn't necessarily the one in the hospital records. There are so many people with the same name; I can't guarantee I'll give you the one you need..."

Ning Xinyue said "Oh," and replied, "Whether it is or not, we'll know once we verify it."

"How...how do I verify it?"

Ning Xinyue took out a piece of paper with a phone number she had accidentally scanned in the obstetrics and gynecology department: "Call me."

The archivist steadied himself and dialed the number with forced composure.

After a few seconds.

"Young Madam, the number is not in service."

"It's okay if the number is not in service." Ning Xinyue scrolled through her phone and found a number. "Call this."

The archivist gritted his teeth and dialed again.

This time it went through.

After a dozen or so rings, just as the call was about to hang up automatically, it was finally answered.

On the other end came a gentle, pleasant voice: "Who is it?"

Under Ning Xinyue's suddenly bright and enigmatic gaze, the archivist forced himself to remain calm and spoke:
"Hello, are you Ms. Jiang Manman?"

"I'm."

"This is Shenghe Hospital. Here's the thing, we have a medical promotion going on recently and would like to ask for your consent to include your case from six years ago at the hospital—rest assured, it will absolutely not involve your personal privacy, it will just be a brief mention of the case itself."

The archivist was met with a long silence.

But the more silent Ning Xinyue remained, the brighter her eyes became.

A full twenty seconds later—

"I disagree."

The gentle voice rang out again, this time with a hint of coldness.

After saying that, the other end of the phone hung up.

The archivist looked at Ning Xinyue.

Ning Xinyue felt a secret excitement at this moment.

If not, the other party will only ask, confused, what case?

But Jiang Manman said bluntly that she disagreed.

Disagreeing implies an acceptance that this case exists...

Ning Xinyue's elegant smile turned mocking: "It seems that the one who gave birth at St. He Hospital six years ago really was her—do you know what to do now?"

The archivist's hand trembled slightly as he held the check: "Give me some time, and I... I will do my best to find out all the detailed information and give it to you."

Ning Xinyue picked up her coffee, lowering her head to hide the coldness on her lips: "The sooner the better."

(End of this chapter)