The car drove slowly towards Glory World Corporation as a light autumn breeze engulfed it.

It was already entering the autumn season, and the clean flowerbeds on both sides of the road had a few blossoming stalks of chrysanthemums. The faint fragrance of chrysanthemums in the air made one feel carefree and relaxed.

The chauffeur in front steadily parked the car by the roadside before the entrance of Glory World Corporation. Xi Xiaye quickly pushed the car door open and was going to get down, yet just as the door was unlocked, the man inside suddenly said, "Bring your coat along."

Then, without waiting for her to react, he put it onto her shoulders since it was still a little cool in the morning.

Xi Xiaye did not reject his gesture either. She just fixed the collar and took her briefcase as she turned to him. "When you're on the back, can you get me some walnut cookies from the Yao family shop? Mmm, bring back a few more boxes too. Make sure you get the ones that are fresh from the oven. Tonight, we'll be going back to the old residence. Grandmother and Mother enjoy those pastries."

"The Yao family shop? The one in along the South River Bridge in Qiaodong?" he asked.

Xi Xiaye nodded. "Mmm, that's the one. Go earlier. Otherwise, they'll be sold out. There are so many people who want them."

He now remembered that the last time, Li Si had lined up for a very long time to buy them. She did like to eat those.

"Mmm, got it. Go up now." He pushed open the car door for her and sent her out. After he watched her figure vanish through the door, he got back into the car.

Mu Yuchen had just gotten into the car when the front passenger door opened. Ah Mo got in swiftly. "Master!"

"Your sis-in-law says she wants to make a trip home to the old residence today. Call Lingshi and tell her to come back. We'll see about arranging the festival at home."

Mu Yuchen obviously understood what Xi Xiaye implied. He felt that she was more meticulous about the old residence than he was.

Perhaps, it was because all these years he had been wandering abroad, due to the distance, he did not miss his family much, so he did not seem to feel that strongly about these holidays. Instead, when it came to her, she would pay some mind to every festival.

"Yes, Master!" Ah Mo responded and called Mu Lingshi right away. He explained the situation simply before hanging up.

"Right, Master, I've found out about Lu Xinlan's condition from the hospital. Her heart is failing, and she won't make it past one or two months. She probably knew about her condition. That was why she rushed back from abroad this time. She just wanted to return home at her ripe, old age," spoke Ah Mo in a heavy tone.

Mu Yuchen's expression was extremely calm, so one could not read his emotions. "Do Qi Qiming and Wang Qin know?"

Ah Mo thought about it, then said, "I've revealed the news to the media. I'm sure they know by now, but Wang Qin is very rational. She would just be secretly happy at the most. It wouldn't be easy to force her to make a move."

Mu Yuchen obviously agreed with Ah Mo. Wang Qin could not be underestimated. As someone who could contend with the despicable and sly fox, Qi Qiming, and even have the upper hand, this woman was considered a legend in the business world. She had the guts and the drive. Even the media sang praises about her. She was on the same level as Zhuang Shurong.

"She doesn't need to lift a finger. She just needs to rile Qi Qiming up. I do quite admire this woman's tricks," Mu Yuchen answered calmly.

Ah Mo nodded and sighed. "Yeah, if she and Qi Qiming join hands to leave peacefully, Qi Kai's future would be beyond measure. It would be normal if they became on par with Glory World. However, she's really going all out for Qi Lei, who, sadly, doesn't care. Just because of Gu Lingsha, all these years she's been protecting Qi Lei well. He was so into Gu Lingsha years ago, yet Wang Qin... I wonder if they have reconciled now. We don't have any grudges with Wang Qin, so if Qi Qiming and the unfathomable Qi Feng want to go against us, we can definitely join hands with her. In fact, I think she would be very glad to!"

Clearly, Ah Mo had been mulling over this for a while before he expressed all this.

However, just as he said this, Mu Yuchen frowned slightly as he contemplated for a while without answering. Ah Mo hesitated momentarily before continuing, "Master, do you not agree?"

Then, Mu Yuchen sighed slightly and pulled his gaze back from outside the window and silently met Ah Mo's eyes. "That's not a bad idea. There aren't eternal enemies, only eternal benefits. It'd definitely be a good thing if we can have Wang Qin on our side, but how can you guarantee that she wouldn't think we have ulterior motives? In fact, Ah Mo, don't forget that there's also the Gu family that still won't show their faces. Only Mr. Lee from City B has had some interactions with them. They've kept a low profile all these years too. Everyone isn't sure what exactly they've been up to. To me, the Gu family has the real trick up their sleeves, so we have to be on guard. Before I can tell what the Gu family and Qi Qiming's motives are, it's best if we don't act blindly."

When Mu Yuchen finished, Ah Mo's expression turned solemn. He then sighed deeply as a few beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He said apologetically, "Master, I've overlooked!"

"For now, let's ensure that Wang Qin and Qi Lei are behaving steadily. Watch their patterns of moving in and out of the country."

"Yes, Master! Oh, right, Gu Lingsha is in London these few days. There'll still be some time before she returns to the country. I've seen their itinerary, so her next stop should be Singapore. I've been following her tracks, but I didn't find any traces of Qi Feng. I've checked all the registration records at the Los Angeles hospitals from five years ago, but I didn't find any records of them being sent to the hospital."

As Ah Mo said this, he could not help but feel at a loss. All these years, they had been quite thorough, thus he really did not understand how they could not find even a trace of them. Qi Qiming was quite capable to be able to hide a person without any word getting out at all!

Even Wang Qin, who slept beside him, could not get anything from him.

"If he really wants to get Qi Kai, he'll definitely have to show up. I can still afford to wait. The one living in the dark might not have as much patience as me. Let's just wait," Mu Yuchen spoke nonchalantly. Apparently, he was not troubled by this matter as he was calm.

Then, Ah Mo nodded.

"Withdraw those people watching Lu Xinlan, and just watch who's been entering her ward. Tomorrow, I'll personally visit her."

"Master, if we withdraw them, what if...?" Ah Mo was hesitant.

"If we don't get them to retreat, how is Qi Qiming going to show up? Do I need to teach you what to do?" Mu Yuchen frowned slightly.

Quickly, Ah Mo understood and nodded. "Master, I got it! I'll arrange that immediately!"

Despite the sun being high up in the sky, the surrounding atmosphere was chilly.

Han Yifeng felt that his head weighed a ton as the bitter cold embraced him. He tried to open his eyes and saw a gentle light.

The door to the balcony was open, allowing the cool wind to breeze through as the curtains danced.

This place...

Was it not his old villa?

How did he end up here?

His headache felt worse as he sat up. He glanced around the room and soon noticed Xi Xinyi sitting on the sofa opposite him!

Her baby bump was huge now as her estimated labor date drew near. She had been resting at home lately while Huang Ziyao sent people over to take care of her. Although she visited frequently as well, Han Yifeng rarely dropped by.

First off, he did not want to argue with her. Secondly, he did not want to see her either. That would only reopen his wounds again, and he did not want to get hurt anymore.

Xi Xinyi's eyes were red while she seemed depressed and exhausted. From her dry and lifeless eyes, it was obvious that she had been up for the whole night

Han Yifeng sat up while his usual calmness returned to him as he acted coldly. He glanced at Xi Xinyi without saying anything before going straight to the washroom.

He did not want to ask why was he there. Apart from that, he also did not want to know what happened because he realized he had nothing to say when he faced her.

"You were drunk. Secretary Wang and I carried you back here. You got a high fever late at night. Plus, you've been calling her name all night long." Xi Xinyi's dry and pained voice came from the back.

Han Yifeng took a pause but it did not stop him from moving as he continued towards the washroom.

The door closed followed by the sound of water splashing from inside.

After what felt like an eternity, Han Yifeng came out after he put on a shower robe. He walked past the living room as if he did not see Xi Xinyi, and went into the bedroom to change into a clean outfit.

Xi Xinyi pushed the door and went in. When she saw him tying his necktie in front of the mirror, she went over and was about to help him with it. However, Han Yifeng avoided her and growled at her coldly, "Don't touch me!"

"Yifeng!" Xi Xinyi stared at Han Yifeng blankly as she felt bitter inside. "I never knew that you hated me to this extent, Han Yifeng. I dare say no one is as cruel as you. No one!"

"We've had so many good memories together. Have you forgotten them all? Right on this bed, you told me that you'd love me forever, that you'd support me no matter what I do, and that you'd be deeply in love with me forever! Have you forgotten all of that? Have you! You called her name all night long. You hated her the most. How did you become like this, Yifeng?"

Xi Xinyi was heartbroken. She thought if she put in more effort, things would return to how they were before, and he would change his mind and go back to her side. They had had so many unforgettable memories, so they still had something pleasant to share with each other. Moreover, she was bearing his child, so their relationship could never be broken off and he would eventually come back to her.

However, it seemed that not only was he not coming back, but he was also moving further and further away. He seemed to have gone so far that she almost lost sight of him.

In the past few months, she never saw him more than three times, but he did not care at all. She only saw him during her visit to the Han family when he had gone back to take a look at the sickly Elder Han even though he seemed reluctant to.

Because of her, his relationship with Elder Han, Han Yu, and Huang Ziyao worsened. Huang Ziyao would sometimes rant to her. While she did not specify anyone, Xi Xinyi was not that dumb that she did not realize she was indirectly blaming her.

She was having a hard time as well. She had to take on all of this alone with no one by her side and could only endure it quietly. She thought she would at least be able to rant to him when she saw him just like old times, hopefully, to get a little bit of comfort from him, but the only thing she heard from him was Xi Xiaye's name all night long!

Who was that witch Xi Xiaye?

She was just a lowly insect that almost got destroyed by Xi Xinyi. She was nowhere near her, but she always acted cool and arrogant like her mother. Han Yifeng had hated her back then and even wished for her to disappear before his eyes.

How did the tables turn so suddenly?

Was it karma?

"If I treat a toxic and wicked woman like you nicely forever, I'm afraid that you'll still trick me and fool me like a stupid toy even after I've gone to hell. You really played with me like a doll. Have you been at it so long that you've lost your mind? You're the most ludicrous and disgusting woman I've ever seen!" Han Yifeng's voice was filled with anger and frustration.

"But you're the one who's in love with me! We've had lots of fun together and you even got me pregnant! If I'm disgusting, aren't you worse? Within me lies your child! What now? Do you feel ridiculed?"

Xi Xinyi could not take it anymore after hearing the harsh words come from him. She stared at him coldly and put on a bitter smile. "You can try to abandon me all you want, but I'm telling you that it's impossible! If I'm disgusting, you're worse! I'm going to give birth to this child and remind you about our past forever! Just like how that witch's mother Shen Wenna could not take Father away from my mother back then! My mom eventually became Mrs. Xi for over 20 years, and that old witch had to stay alone for two whole decades. Ha, what did she get?"

As Xi Xinyi shouted at him, her suppressed anger in the past few months burst out all at once.

"Shut up! You should be glad that Grandfather helped you. Otherwise, I would've never agreed to let this child survive. The child will never find happiness having a wicked mother like you. He'll only become as disgusting as you!" Han Yifeng clenched his necktie tightly as he shot Xi Xinyi a cold stare. His expression was like the sky right before a huge storm. It was dark and frightening.

However, Xi Xinyi was unfazed. She smiled after Han Yifeng expressed his anger. It was a cold, bitter smile.

Han Yifeng never knew that a woman could become like this. The more Xi Xinyi's real self was gradually revealed before him, the stupider he felt. While sleeping on the same bed as her for so many years, he had no idea that beautiful face of hers hid such an ugly personality.

"I'm the real treasure of the Xi family. Xi Xiaye totally lost to me. She thought she was a princess and tried to pity others. She's such an idiot! Who needs her sympathy? Back then, when she was holding hands with Shen Wenna and Father, she told me they are her parents. At that time, hatred welled up inside me, and when she told me you're her fiancè, I tried my best to be better, to be pretty, to be nice. I wanted everyone's attention, so I did all that for the sake of giving a big slap in her face. I wanted her to know what a real princess is like."

Xi Xinyi laughed. "It only proves that she could never stand before me! Everything she had has become mine, even you, Han Yifeng, who was once her fiancè! You've also fallen head over heels for me! You've abandoned her! Who could be even more disgusting than you?"

She looked like a proud hen flapping her wings as she spoke with pride while touching her belly. "Xi Xiaye thought she could trump me by getting together with Mu Yuchen. Unfortunately, I can still come back. Let me tell you, Han Yifeng. The child inside me is a boy, so the elders must be very pleased, especially given how much they are longing for a great-grandchild. As long as I disagree, you can never divorce me. If the Han family tries to bring this to court, I have the Yue family backing me up!"

Han Yifeng's expression turned icy as he went up to her and grabbed her wrist. His grip almost snapped her hand off, making her cry out loud.

"Do you think your current self can compare to her? I never knew that you've become such a twisted person because of jealousy. The Xi family doesn't exist anymore. You and your mother have been chased out of the Xis. I'm just taking pity on the both of you and letting you stay at my place! The West Park belongs to Xi Xiaye now, and she's even the lady boss of Glory World. Who are you to compete with that? Your past glory? Your identity as the scorned daughter? Where does your confidence come from? If you're that capable, why don't you try taking Mu Yuchen away from her too?"

Han Yifeng gave her a mocking laugh. "You didn't even realize what you've done wrong. Xi Xinyi, you're a really disgusting woman, the worst of the worst! How terrifying! How could I have shared the same bed with you all these years?"

As Han Yifeng tightened his grip, Xi Xinyi yelled in pain. "Ah!"

When Mu Yuchen's name was mentioned, Xi Xinyi trembled! How could she have forgotten Mu Yuchen... and the photos he had!?

"Let go of me! It's futile for you to be angry. I have my whole life to spend with you, Han Yifeng. I'll never let you abandon me, and I'll make sure Xi Xiaye doesn't get it easy as well. Ah!"

"Get lost!" Han Yifeng was enraged. He flung Xi Xinyi's hand away and spun around coldly. He did not want to stay near this woman any second longer!

As Han Yifeng just took several steps away, Xi Xinyi rushed up to him. "Stop, Yifeng! Don't go! I don't mean what I said, Yifeng!" She noticed that she had gone out of control and made the situation worse!

She did not understand it herself. She wanted to have a good talk with him and would do anything as long as he was willing to change his mind and be with her again, but every time he mentioned the name "Xi Xiaye", she could not contain the wrath inside her. Her anger would just explode outwards!

Han Yifeng chuckled coldly when he felt her rushing towards him from the back. Deftly, he moved away without even looking and avoided her!

Her touch felt absolutely revolting!

Xi Xinyi was rushing towards him at full speed. While she aimed to grab Han Yifeng's shoulder, as he avoided her, she could not stop and continued to plunge forward. To her horror, her stomach rammed into a coffee table corner!

"Ah!"

"What happened?"

Huang Ziyao had heard some loud noises upstairs and went to take a look. When she came into the room, she saw Han Yifeng standing aside coldly while Xi Xinyi was on the floor moaning in pain as she embraced her belly!

"What happened, Yifeng?"

Xi Xinyi's face turned pale all of a sudden. Huang Ziyao's expression changed and she rushed towards her to help her get up, but Xi Xinyi let out another scream again. "Mother... It's painful... Very painful!"

Huang Ziyao gazed down and saw a smidge of blood on the carpet. Her expression changed to one of terror and then she yelled at Han Yifeng, "This is bad! Yifeng, send her to the hospital now! Hurry!"

Han Yifeng turned around to see that Xi Xinyi's white dress had turned crimson now. She was moaning painfully as she gave him a weak and distressed look. His expression changed as well. After struggling for a moment, he took a deep breath and calmed himself down before he carried Xi Xinyi and rushed outside.