Mrs. Fu, please be mindful of the appropriate boundaries.

One hour ago.

Jiang Xin was video chatting with Wen Fei. Looking at Wen Fei's injured face, she was filled with righteous indignation. "How did your face get hurt? How could Xu Qingcheng be so despicable? She actually hit someone."

"Xin Xin, forget it, don't say anymore."

"Didn't your hospital call the police? She won't just find someone and get released, will she? We can't just let it go like this. Why should we?"

"My problem isn't serious, it's just that my face is swollen. Making a big fuss about this won't be good for her either."

"How can you still speak up for her? Feifei, you can't do this." Jiang Xin was furious at her lack of self-respect. "She treated you like this, and you're still thinking about her. Why doesn't she think about you? You were engaged, and now she's causing a breakup because of you. How dare she steal someone else's fiancé?"

Jiang Xin never expected that Wen Fei would say she wanted to have a good talk with Fu Jingting that day, only to break up with him a few days later.

Men are all the same, but ultimately, if that woman hadn't tried to seduce him, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Jiang Xin herself is a girl, but when it comes to matters of male-female relationships, she still thinks women are cheap.

Jiang Xin is a stubborn and straightforward person. She believes that if her boyfriend is stolen away, she should beat that woman until her nose bleeds. But Wen Fei, well, she let it go.

I could have let it go, but then I got beaten up by a mistress.

That's utterly pathetic.

"Xin Xin, I'm so happy to have a friend like you who cares about me." Wen Fei's voice was slightly choked. "But I heard from my colleagues that even this won't hurt Xu Qingcheng. After she gets together with Fu Jingting, with Fu Jingting backing her up, wouldn't everything be for nothing? Unless..."

At this point, Wen Fei suddenly stopped talking.

Jiang Xin was getting anxious. "Unless what? Tell me!"

"Unless we can publicize it through media channels and prevent them from having any thoughts of settling things peacefully," Wen Fei said hesitantly, leading Jiang Xin step by step into her plan and helping her accomplish what she herself was not comfortable doing.

"Yes, that's right. We posted that video you sent me online to guide public opinion." Jiang Xin suddenly became excited. "We asked our classmates and friends to share it and get the authorities to make a statement."

"It's useless. What's the point of a few people forwarding it? If few people see it, it won't get any attention."

"How is it useless? Have you forgotten what my boyfriend does?" Jiang Xin said with a grin. "He's an expert at attracting traffic. Leave this to me."

"Xin Xin, you're so kind." Wen Fei bit her lip and asked cautiously, "Won't the internet find out that it's Xu Qingcheng? Won't they find out everything she did before? Won't they make her lose her job?"

"I saw the video, it only showed her side profile, so it's unlikely. But it's also hard to say if someone just happens to be able to dig it up." After saying that, Jiang Xin suddenly said, "Why do you care about her? It's better if they dig it up, but even if they don't, I'll expose her anyway. Anyway, you're upright and fearless. Someone who steals someone's fiancé and then assaults them deserves to be exposed, to be disgraced and lose her job. She even dares to compete with me on the same stage. I feel disgusted just looking at her. It would be best if she were removed from the design industry from now on, and everyone would hate her name like a rat crossing the street."

"Xin Xin, listen to me, don't expose her information. Otherwise, if it gets back to you, it might cause you more trouble. This also seems to involve someone else's privacy," Wen Fei reminded her. She wasn't really afraid of it getting back to Jiang Xin, but she was afraid of getting herself involved, which would be troublesome enough.

"I definitely won't use my account to expose this. It's simple, just use different virtual accounts. Don't make it too obvious, keep your words vague, that way even if they find out, it won't matter. Oh, don't worry about this, Chen Hao is an expert in this area, he knows best. You take good care of your injury, I'll come see you when I'm done with this."

……

Wen Fei covered her left cheek with a cold compress; Xu Qingcheng had been quite ruthless, and her face was severely swollen.

However, there were no other injuries besides that; the blood at the corner of her mouth was from her own bite.

Wen Fei scrolled through her phone, watching short videos that were getting more and more reposted, while the comments section was filled with insults.

Xu Qingcheng's name also started appearing in the comments section, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

In just over an hour, the results were indeed very obvious. Jiang Xin, who may not be very bright, is actually quite efficient.

As for Jiang Xin's mention of her fiancée, Wen Fei is not afraid to expose the truth.

Mouths are born to speak, but how they speak is a matter of opinion; everyone has a different perspective and will understand it differently.

Even if Fu Jingting denies that the two are engaged and clarifies that Xu Qingcheng did not interfere, that could just be his public relations tactic.

Also, after asking Duan Heng about whether Xu Qingcheng was pregnant, Wen Fei also searched for information about the Fu family.

Xu Qingcheng has an ex-boyfriend named Ye Tinghong, with whom she dated for many years. It is also said that her divorce from Fu Jingting was due to infidelity. Furthermore, the media photographed Ye Tinghong and Xu Qingcheng going to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic together.

Wen Fei quickly realized that the reason why Dr. Pang was not willing to disclose the child's guardian information and was being secretive was very likely because the child was not Fu Jingting's at all.

Wen Fei was really looking forward to it, once the deaf child was exposed as an illegitimate child born out of wedlock.

Even if Fu Jingting liked her a lot, the Fu family would never accept this kind of woman.

Wen Fei took care of Fu Jingting for two years, and during that time she had a lot of contact with the Fu family. The Fu family had very strict requirements for family discipline.

Moreover, Ms. Pang was furious when she heard that she had been beaten. The nurse in the operating room had just told her that Dr. Pang had refused to perform the surgery and had already notified the operating room that the surgery scheduled for the day after tomorrow had been canceled.

Things were going in the direction she hoped for.

In fact, Wen Fei was well aware that the position next to Fu Jingting might not necessarily be hers, but it certainly wouldn't be anyone else's either, given that Xu Qingcheng had fallen into this predicament.

Just like Wen Liyan, after his divorce, he did have the idea of ​​remarrying, but he has lived like this for so many years.

Wen Fei smiled gently. She wouldn't be aggressive; she was simply waiting for Xu Qingcheng to apologize. That was all.

But Wen Fei didn't expect that her dream wouldn't even last an hour.

When Pang Shenghua called, Wen Fei answered happily, "Teacher Pang."

"Feifei, is your face alright?"

After this incident, the hospital gave Wen Fei leave to go home and rest after the examination.

"It's nothing, just a little swollen face," Wen Fei quickly said. "Teacher Pang, I heard you canceled Xu Yuan's surgery. Is that appropriate? Will Aunt Zhong be unhappy? Actually, I'm really fine. Teacher, please don't do this because of me. It makes me feel uneasy. We are doctors after all, and we can't let personal feelings interfere with our patients' lives."

Wen Fei was secretly pleased, but she still had to pretend to be worried. She knew that Pang Shenghua deeply abhorred medical disputes, so this outcome was not unexpected.

Wen Fei looked at her reflection in the mirror on the dressing table, her face filled with worry and confusion, so much so that even she herself was in a daze.

She might even think that perhaps she was just a soft-hearted person by nature, not wanting to ruin the plans of those around her or cross their bottom line, and always being considerate of her family and friends.

Wen Fei's words filled Pang Shenghua with sighs. She felt that Wen Liyan was indeed the best teacher of her child, who was polite, sensible, and knew how to handle things.

The fact that Wanxiu's mother-in-law was clearly protecting Xu Qingcheng made Pang Shenghua very uncomfortable. The old lady said that the video alone could not prove anything.

However, the examination room was at the end of the corridor, not in a wide-open passageway, and there was no one else around. The closest people to them were the medical staff in the examination room.

The video clearly shows that Xu Qingcheng hit someone, and it was only after the medical staff heard the commotion that they came out and pulled them apart.

The video has been retrieved, and all the medical staff at the scene have cooperated with the police by providing testimony and giving statements.

They all signed and put their fingerprints on it; it's impossible for them to lie.

Therefore, Jiang Wenyu's biased stance, which disregards right and wrong, is truly unacceptable.

However, Xu Qingcheng is Xu Qingcheng, and Xu Yuan is Xu Yuan.

Even though Dr. Pang disagreed with Xu Qingcheng, she was still able to treat all children who needed surgery equally.

Having agreed to continue the surgery, Dr. Pang naturally wouldn't be careless.

"Feifei, I'm very pleased that you think this way," Pang Shenghua sighed. "In this respect, I am your teacher. On the contrary, I was too impulsive."

"Teacher Pang, please don't say that."

"No, you're right. The child is innocent. I'm calling you to tell you personally that I will still have the surgery you requested. Since I agreed to the surgery in the first place, I shouldn't make excuses now; that would be irresponsible."

Wen Fei's expression gradually froze, and the woman's eyes reflected in the mirror turned cold in an instant. "It's okay, I also think this is for the best. We can't let people say that we doctors are heartless."

"I'm really glad you understand." Pang Shenghua felt relieved. "Take good care of yourself and recover well. Also, since this matter is causing such a stir, please tell your father so he doesn't worry."

"It's okay. Teacher, I can go to work tomorrow, and I can assist with the surgery the day after tomorrow, no problem."

"Take care of yourself first." Pang Shenghua hesitated for a moment. "Actually, I think it's better for you to avoid it, after all, there's a dispute. Although you don't seem to care, your family is probably worried, and it wouldn't be good for you if something unexpected happened. Feifei is doing this to protect you, you should understand your teacher's good intentions."

"I understand, teacher. I just wanted to observe your surgery up close, but I don't know if I'll have the chance again," Wen Fei said regretfully.

"I'll think about it some more."

After hanging up the phone, Wen Fei slammed her phone down on the table.

Jiang Xin called, but Wen Fei didn't answer.

A moment later, Jiang Xin sent a voice message: "Feifei, all the videos have been taken down, and even the search terms have been banned. Holy crap, Xu Qingcheng has some powerful connections."

Wen Fei suddenly laughed. She covered half of her face, her expression calm and gentle, just like the quiet, polite, and sensible Wen Fei.

……

We arrived at the residential area.

Jiang Wenyu got out of the car and looked around. "Why are you living here? Aren't your parents in Ancheng?"

"This place is closer to Huanan Hospital."

Jiang Wenyu glanced at her but didn't ask any more questions.

Xu Qingcheng led the two elders inside, into the elevator, and pressed the up button.

I felt inexplicably nervous, wanting to say something but not knowing how, so I remained silent.

Instead, Zhong Wanxiu couldn't help but scold her, "The child has hearing problems, and you came right in front of me, but you wouldn't tell me the truth. Qingcheng, if I hadn't agreed to introduce you to Shenghua back then, did you want me to regret it to death later?!"

"That's true, it's a good thing your mother-in-law is soft-hearted," the old lady added. "You silly girl, being too clear-headed isn't a good thing. Life is all about making things difficult, and it must be hard for you to bear it all alone."

Xu Qingcheng pursed her lips slightly. Although her words were meant to be scolding, they were also full of concern, touching her heart with every sentence, and tears were about to fall.

Xu Qingcheng held back and said softly, "Xu Yuan is very obedient. She only has hearing impairment in her left ear; everything else is fine."

She didn't feel bad. No matter what she went through, whether it was joyful or painful, she was still glad that she left her wish behind.

Xu Qingcheng opened the door and let them go in first.

Inside the room, the nanny and Xu Yuan both came over when they heard the noise.

"Mommy. Mommy's back." The little dumpling trotted towards the door on her short little legs. When she saw that there was more than one mother at the door, she stopped and stood there staring at the two unfamiliar grandmothers with her big eyes.

Jiang Wenyu had seen the photos, which was good, but seeing this little bundle of joy, able to talk and run, right in front of her still made her very happy.

It really does look very similar.

She looks even more like her mother in person than in the photos, but you just can't pinpoint exactly where it is—maybe her eyes, maybe her nose—but she has Fu Jingting's shadow. This little one is so good at growing up; her parents are both exceptionally good-looking, and she seems to have inherited all of their best features. Her facial features are perfectly proportioned, and you can't imagine how they should be. Not a single bit more or less would be perfect.

Zhong Wanxiu was stunned for a moment. The moment she saw little Xuyuan, her eyes welled up with tears. She quickly stepped forward and bent down. "Xuyuan, come and let Grandma hold you."

The little one timidly took a step back, blinking his big eyes as he looked at his mother.

She didn't know them, and she stepped back when she saw strangers.

"Yuanyuan, come here." Xu Qingcheng went over to call her, and Xu Yuan ran over and hugged one of Xu Qingcheng's legs, hiding behind her legs and peeking out.

"Grandma, Auntie, please have a seat. Xu Yuan isn't used to meeting people, so she's a little shy."

The little guy's eyes were still red and watery, poor thing.

Zhong Wanxiu squatted down and touched the little one's head. "What happened? Your eyes are all red from crying?"

"You were so scared. You were crying and looking for your mother before you came in." The nanny interjected, glancing at Xu Qingcheng, and asked with concern, "You're back now, so you must be alright, right? How did you end up at the police station? That doctor was so rude."

"I'm fine. Auntie, could you please make me a pot of tea?"

The nanny quickly went to make tea.

Jiang Wenyu sat down on the sofa and looked around the house. It was more than enough for the mother and daughter. There were no men's belongings, but there were quite a few children's things.

Xu Qingcheng pulled little Xu Yuan along and taught her to greet people, "Yuanyuan, this is Great-Grandma, this is Grandma."

Xu Yuan blinked and obediently called out, "Great-Grandma, Grandma."

The baby's sweet voice melts everyone's heart.

Jiang Wenyu beamed, even the wrinkles on her face crinkled with laughter, "Come here, let Great-Grandma give you a hug."

Xu Yuan glanced at Xu Qingcheng, and with her mother's encouragement, happily rushed into her great-grandmother's arms.

This little child, already so small, already knows how to comfort people. After snuggling in his great-grandmother's arms for a while, he ran to Zhong Wanxiu's side, calling her "Grandma, Grandma." Zhong Wanxiu picked him up and put him on her lap with delight. "As his grandmother, I really didn't have to put in any effort at all, and now I have two little ones."

Jiang Wenyu smiled and said, "You are a lucky person, and your two sons are lucky too."

She didn't realize it was a blessing before, but both of her sons suffered misfortune. Zhong Wanxiu even wished she had never married into the Fu family so that she wouldn't have encountered these things.

Fortunately, Pinghui was always there for her, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to get through it all alone.

Zhong Wanxiu kissed Xiao Xuyuan's face and looked at the hearing aid hanging in her ear. She felt a little sad. It was the mother's biggest worry to see her child like this.

Zhong Wanxiu remembered that Xu Qingcheng had called her asking for help. She wanted to refuse, but the girl cried on the phone.

Auntie, her name is Xu Yuan, she's almost two years old, and she's very cute. Could you please help her?

Although I was soft-hearted back then, I feel bad now that I know how much courage Xu Qingcheng mustered to beg her.

Zhong Wanxiu was truly grateful that she had helped.

Some of the information, pieced together from various sources, was still somewhat complete. Thinking of Pang Shenghua saying that Xu Yuan's medical records were a thick stack, indicating visits to many hospitals, how could Zhong Wanxiu not feel heartache?

But the more he felt sorry for Xu Qingcheng, the more resentment he harbored towards his own son.

The nanny brought over a tea tray. Remembering what had just been said, Zhong Wanxiu asked, "What did Wen Fei say that made you so angry?"

Xu Qingcheng pursed her lips, her voice soft, "She said that children's hearing loss is retribution, and I couldn't help myself."

"Who could stand it? It's one thing to insult adults, but to curse a child too! She's such a quiet little girl, yet she said such awful things. Hitting her would be too lenient; if she said that to my child, I'd pluck her hair out!"

The auntie spoke with a local accent, and her words were straightforward and funny. Even the most infuriating things sounded funny coming from her mouth.

The old lady hummed in agreement, took the tea, and asked the nanny, "Then you should learn how to say it, shouldn't you?"

The nanny looked at Xu Qingcheng, hesitating whether to speak or not. The old lady took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and before Xu Qingcheng could speak, said directly, "Don't look at her, you repeat it to me."

The nanny was a fellow villager of a distant relative of Song Chang. She was a very honest person, especially when she saw the mother and daughter. They didn't have a man, and they would get angry if they were bullied.

Little Xu cried all the way, and no amount of comforting could soothe her. Even the nanny felt like she was going to cry too, saying that women are the most understanding of each other's difficulties.

This old lady had a very commanding presence; she was clearly someone of importance.

"Don't glare at me." The nanny patted Xu Qingcheng's arm. "If you can't say it, I will. Hitting her isn't shameful."

"That young doctor said Miss Xu seduced her man, and that Xu Yuan's hearing problem was retribution for Miss Xu's actions, and that even surgery wouldn't cure it. I only heard half of it, and then Xu Yuan started crying in fear, so I carried her away. Is that even human language? What adults do is their business, why are you talking to a child like that!"

The nanny imitated the movements vividly, but no one in the room uttered a sound.

The nanny, unsure if she had said too much and fearing she might cause trouble for Xu Qingcheng, quickly said, "I've been here for quite a while, but I haven't seen any strange men. What the doctor said... what he said is not right."

The nanny was also feeling guilty for saying that. She wouldn't bring a man home even if she had one, and Xu Qingcheng did stay out all night sometimes.

She's so beautiful, and even after having a child, she still looks like a young girl. With her face and figure, how could any man not be envious?

But no matter what, you can't curse a child.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense. Zhong Wanxiu rubbed her temples, incredulous. "Wen Fei really said that? This child is usually..."

"Anything is possible," Jiang Wenyu said sternly.

"I'm not lying," the nanny muttered, then quickly grabbed the kettle and went into the kitchen under the pretense of boiling water.

Xu Qingcheng remained silent. Just thinking about Wen Fei's words made her scalp tingle, but she didn't really care. If apologizing to Wen Fei was the only way to ensure Yuan Yuan's successful surgery, she was willing to apologize.

It's no big deal, it's not like I'll lose a piece of my flesh.

After a long silence, the old lady finally asked Zhong Wanxiu, "Has Wen Fei found a boyfriend?"

"I heard Jingting say a while ago that he wanted to introduce her to Lu Jingzhou, saying they're both doctors and would have a lot to talk about. I haven't heard of anyone else." Zhong Wanxiu turned her head. "Qingcheng, are you familiar with Lu Jingzhou?"

Xu Qingcheng was wondering who Lu Jingzhou was when the old lady snorted, "Little Lu's grandfather has chosen someone for him. If he tries to mess around outside, Lu Zhenxiong will break his legs."

Zhong Wanxiu said "Oh," and then there was no one else.

"No? Then where did this 'seducing her man' come from?" The old lady threw out the question, her gaze falling on Xu Qingcheng.

Xu Qingcheng was speechless. When she met the old lady's gaze, she felt a little guilty, but she still managed to stammer, "I don't know."

Jiang Wenyu stared intently at Xu Qingcheng, a gaze that made Xu Qingcheng's heart tremble.

The old lady suddenly changed the subject and asked her, "In Pang Shenghua's office, I told you to speak, why didn't you?"

"Dr. Pang still wants to perform surgery on Xu Yuan, but the evidence is insufficient, and it might even offend Dr. Pang."

Moreover, not only Dr. Pang, but also Zhong Wanxiu expressed doubt, because Wen Fei's behavior was really too different.

This time, Xu Qingcheng truly saw through Wen Fei's two-faced nature.

Jiang Wenyu pondered, "That's how it is."

Xu Qingcheng poured tea for the old lady and Zhong Wanxiu, and served them tea. "Grandma, thank you so much for today. I just hope Yuanyuan will have a safe and healthy surgery."

"Xu Yuan, Jing Ting doesn't know yet, does he?" Jiang Wenyu asked.

Xu Qingcheng kept her head down and didn't say anything, but beckoned Xu Yuan to come over and drink water.

Xu Yuan ran over, picked up her special water cup with a straw, and drank water, her little cheeks puffing out.

"Grandma, Auntie, I can take good care of Xu Yuan," Xu Qingcheng said softly.

That's very clear; who could possibly not understand what she meant?

But... Jingting is, after all, the child's father.

Just as Zhong Wanxiu was about to speak, Jiang Wenyu stopped her.

"Before I came, your grandfather asked me to pass on a message to you. The child is a descendant of the Fu family, so he must bear the Fu family name. But the child is yours, and no one has the right to take him away from you. As for the rest, it's up to you. If you don't want to tell him, we'll pretend we don't know anything."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Wanxiu quickly called out, "Mom!"

Jiang Wenxiu looked at Zhong Wanxiu and said, "The old man means that you should go back and tell Pinghui. Just let the two of you know and keep it in mind."

Zhong Wanxiu knew that the old man meant what he said, but... did this mean he was keeping it from Jingting?!

This……

Zhong Wanxiu was extremely unwilling, but since the old lady had already said so, Zhong Wanxiu couldn't question it in public. Besides, Qingcheng still seemed to be quite averse to Jingting.

"Girl, did you understand what your grandfather said?"

Xu Qingcheng had imagined countless possible outcomes if Xu Yuan were discovered, but she never expected this ending. She hid Xu Yuan, and didn't even live in the house in Ancheng, for fear that the Fu family would take Xu Yuan away from her.

If I had known this would happen... why did I do it...?

Xu Qingcheng was deeply moved, her eyes reddening. "Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma."

"Alright, no need to thank me." The old lady looked at Xiao Xuyuan, who was pulling a husky plush toy from her toy storage box and playing with it happily.

"This little girl is getting prettier and prettier the more I look at her." Jiang Wenyu squinted at her. "We have a deal. If I want to have a child, you have to bring the child over so I can take a look."

Xu Qingcheng nodded vigorously, "Okay."

"You need to bring your child back with me now. Your grandfather needs to see the child. Pack a few things quickly, stay there tonight, and we'll arrange for someone to come with you tomorrow to complete the hospital admission procedures."

The old lady spoke up, and Zhong Wanxiu agreed. The videos on the internet were taken down, and search results for keywords related to Xu Qingcheng were blocked, but the lingering effects remained.

The mother and daughter were somewhat worried about living here.

Xu Qingcheng and the nanny went to pack their things.

Jiang Wenyu said to Zhong Wanxiu, "This girl has had a tough time these past two years. Don't take your father's words to heart."

"But……"

"No buts. Wherever the child is, she'll be there. It's a buy-one-get-one-free deal, is there anything more worthwhile?! It just depends on whether Jingting is willing to do it."

Zhong Wanxiu understood.

"This kid is stubborn as a mule. His injury is a hurdle in his mind, and I don't know when he'll be able to figure it out."

Jiang Wenyu sighed, recalling Lu Jingzhou's words. He just couldn't understand it; this girl was his cure.

"What a nemesis!"

Jiang Wenyu then looked at Zhong Wanxiu, "Do you think Wen Fei would never have said those things?"

"It's really hard to imagine." Zhong Wanxiu shook her head. "You know Wen Liyan's character, and Wen Fei has been doing her best these past two years. I really..."

The old lady remained silent. "Wanxiu, but I believe what Qingcheng said."

"Mom, I don't disbelieve it, but I feel that if what Qingcheng said is true, Wen Fei is... pretending too well."

"As the saying goes, you can know a person's face but not their heart." Jiang Wenyu's gaze was sharp. "Who do you think the man she claims to be seducing is?"

Zhong Wanxiu looked at her mother-in-law's cold and sharp eyes, pursed her lips, and said, "Jingting has never had that intention. He made it very clear to Wen Fei that I'm the one who wanted to talk to him if possible..."

Zhong Wanxiu stopped. She was a woman who had come from a wealthy family. Just because she didn't do something herself didn't mean she didn't know how or couldn't do it.

"I'll go talk to Wen Fei and see how she plans to handle this."

"Also tell Pang Shenghua that she shouldn't be among the surgical staff making the wish." The old lady still felt it was best to be cautious.

……

Fu Jingting couldn't understand why Xu Qingcheng would hit Wen Fei in the hospital.

Judging from the force with which she hit him, she doesn't seem to be sick. Did she specifically target Wen Fei to beat him up?

Okay, the reason doesn't matter, what matters is that he wants to know how she is!

Seeing the place where she registered her temporary residence at the police station, Fu Jingting couldn't tell whether he should feel good or bad.

She didn't live with Xie Yin.

But he suddenly realized that he knew very little about her situation.

When he arrived, the nanny who opened the door looked at the handsome stranger and asked in an unfriendly tone, "Who are you looking for?"

"Does Xu Qingcheng live here?"

"No!" The nanny slammed the door shut without hesitation, thinking to herself, "Thank goodness Miss Xu took the child away. This internet is killing me, this is the third wave already!"