The days of pregnancy seem to have been slow-played, with each day being delicate and long. Lu Tingchen almost moved his company to a hotel suite just to be by Su Wanwan's side all the time.
"Really, you don't have to do this," Su Wanwan looked at the mountain of documents on his desk, feeling a bit guilty. "I can take care of myself." "
Lu Tingchen raised his head from the document, his eyes gentle: "Now you are a key protected object of the state. I have to keep an eye on you personally to feel at ease." "
He came over and gently stroked her unborn tummy, asking, "Was the little one well-behaved today?"
Su Wanwan smiled and nodded, "Very well-behaved. It's just that I suddenly have a strong craving for that old-established plum blossom cake in the south of the city." "
Lu Tingchen immediately picked up the phone and said, "Qin Hao, go and buy some plum blossom cakes from Li Ji in the south of the city and deliver them as soon as possible." "
Su Wanwan hurriedly stopped her, "No!" I just said it casually. It's so far away."
"Now you're eating for one person and nourishing for another. You have to satisfy whatever you want." " Lu Tingchen's tone was firm, yet brimming with indulgence.
Such scenes are played out almost every day. Lu Tingchen would satisfy Su Wanwan's slightest need at the first moment. He read a large number of books on pregnancy care and even learned massage techniques. Every night, he would help Su Wanwan relax her swollen feet.
However, the peaceful days did not last long.
One afternoon, Su Wanwan received a call from an unknown number. The other party claimed to be a reporter from a certain magazine and wanted to interview her about the story of "a rich family's substitute marriage", hinting that they had already grasped the entire truth.
Su Wanwan calmly responded, "I have no idea what you're talking about." If you continue to harass, my lawyer will contact you.
After hanging up the phone, she immediately told Lu Tingchen. His expression darkened: "It seems someone still won't give up." "
After investigation, it was found that it was Zhao Jing who, while in prison, passed on the news through her lawyer in an attempt to create public opinion pressure. Lu Tingchen promptly took action, cutting off all unnecessary connections between Zhao Jing and the outside world, and asked the lawyer to propose a motion to increase the sentence.
But troubles followed one after another. One week later, the Su Group suddenly encountered a major crisis - a batch of export goods were detained by the customs on the grounds of suspected transportation of prohibited items.
Su's father was so anxious that he had a heart attack and was hospitalized. Su Mingwei hurriedly took over the company's affairs but found it hard to deal with the complex situation.
"It's by no means a coincidence," Lu Tingchen said to Qin Hao in the study. "Find out who's behind the scenes." "
The investigation results are shocking: all the clues point to an overseas shell company, and the registrant of this company turns out to be Shen Zhe!
"Impossible!" When Su Wanwan learned about it, she couldn't believe it. "Senior Shen Zhe wouldn't do such a thing!"
Lu Tingchen's expression was solemn: "I know you don't want to believe it, but the evidence is conclusive." Shen Zhe's company has a large amount of financial transactions with that shell company.
Just then, Su Wanwan received a call from Shen Zhe. She turned on the speakerphone so that Lu Tingchen could hear it as well.
"Wanwan, I need to see you," Shen Zhe's voice sounded very anxious. "I have something very important to tell you."
Lu Tingchen shook his head to indicate. Su Wannan thought, "Let's talk about it on the phone."
Shen Zhe hesitated for a moment: "They said it's not safe on the phone." It's about Lu Tingchen. He's hiding something from you."
Su Wanwan and Lu Tingchen exchanged glances, and the latter nodded in agreement.
"Ok. Where shall we meet?" " Su Wanwan asked.
"At 2 p.m. tomorrow, Peninsula Cafe." " Shen Zhe hung up the phone quickly after saying that.
The next day, Lu Tingchen had already arranged the staff in the coffee shop in advance to ensure Su Wanwan's safety. When Shen Zhe showed up, he looked tired and anxious.
"Wanwan, thank you for being willing to see me." " After sitting down, Shen Zhe said anxiously, "To make a long story short, it wasn't me who did the Su family's business. I was framed."
Su Wanwan looked at him calmly and asked, "Then why does all the evidence point to you?"
Shen Zhe gave a wry smile and said, "Because someone used my company to launder money. By the time I found out, it was too late." I'm also under investigation now. If the real mastermind can't be found, I might go to prison.
He leaned forward and lowered his voice, "But I've found out who's manipulating everything behind the scenes - it's someone from the Lu family." I'm not sure exactly who it is, but it's definitely related to the Lu family.
Su Wanwan shuddered in her heart: "What evidence do you have?" "
Shen Zhe took out a file folder from his bag and said, "This is the information I've collected. It shows that the shell company has close ties with the overseas branch of the Lu family." I think someone wants to kill two birds with one stone, bringing down the Su family and making me take the blame.
He paused for a moment and said meaningfully, "More importantly, I suspect that all of this is related to your mother's car accident back then." Someone in the Lu family is covering up an even greater secret.
Su Wanwan took the file bag, her mood complicated. She was willing to believe Shen Zhe, but these accusations were too astonishing.
After returning to the hotel, she and Lu Tingchen carefully studied the materials provided by Shen Zhe. Shockingly, these materials seem to be genuine and reliable, indeed pointing to the fact that someone within the Lu family is conducting illegal operations.
Do you believe him? Lu Tingchen asked.
Su Wanwan hesitated for a moment: "I believe he is not the mastermind." But regarding the involvement of someone within the Lu family...
Lu Tingchen's expression was solemn: "Actually, I've long noticed that there are problems within the company. The flow of funds for some projects is very strange." But I never expected it to be related to the Su family, nor did I expect it to involve the car accident back then.
He held Su Wanwan's hand and said, "Give me some time. I'll find out the truth." "If it was done by the Lu family, I will never tolerate it."
Just then, Lu Tingchen received an urgent call. After the call, his face turned extremely pale.
What's wrong? Su Wanwan asked worriedly.
Lu Tingchen took a deep breath and said, "Grandpa is critically ill and is being treated."
The atmosphere in the hospital was solemn. Mr. Lu suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and his condition is very serious. All the Lu family members gathered outside the rescue room, including Lu Meilin who had just been released on bail.
When Lu Meilin saw Su Wanwan, resentment flashed in her eyes, but she said nothing. The other Lu family members, however, each had their own thoughts. They appeared concerned on the surface, but in reality, they were all worried about the distribution of the inheritance.
After several hours of rescue efforts, the doctor finally left the operating room: "The patient is temporarily out of danger, but has not yet regained consciousness." The next 24 hours will be a crucial period."
Lu Tingchen arranged the best medical team to look after his grandfather and then took Su Wanwan home to rest. In the car, he remained silent all the time, holding Su Wanwan's hand tightly.
Late at night, Su Wanwan was awakened by a nightmare and found no one around her. She got up to search and found a light seeping through the crack of the study door.
Pushing open the door, I saw Lu Tingchen standing by the window, holding a document in his hand, his shoulders trembling slightly.
"Tingchen?" " Su Wanwan called softly.
He turned around, his eyes brimming with blood and pain: "I've found it..." The entire truth about the car accident back then has been found."
Su Wanwan's heart gave a sudden jolt: "What is it?" "
Lu Tingchen's voice was hoarse: "It's not just Aunt Meilin's husband." My father... It also participated in the cover-up operation. He even knew the plan but didn't stop it.
This truth was like a heavy blow, leaving Su Wanwan almost unable to stand steadily. Lu Tingchen's father, the gentle and refined man in the photo, was actually involved as well?
"Why..." " She murmured.
"For the sake of power," Lu Tingchen said with a wry smile, "At that time, father was fighting with uncle for the right of inheritance and needed Aunt Meilin's support." So he chose to remain silent.
He handed the document to Su Wanwan and said, "This is the confession letter left by my father before his death, hidden in the safe of the old house." Grandpa has always known, but chose to hide it."
Su Wanwan trembled as she took the letter. In the letter, Lu's father detailed the events of that year and expressed his guilt and self-reproach for Li Qingya's death. He said that this matter tormented him all his life and eventually led to his death in depression.
"Grandpa is now critically ill, which might also be related to this," Lu Tingchen said in pain. "He has been secretly compensating the Su family all along, which is why he has been so eager to facilitate our marriage." "
The truth came to light, but it was so heavy that it was hard to bear. Su Wanwan looked at her husband in great pain before her, her heart filled with complex emotions.
Should she hate the Lu family? Hate this family that gave her love but hurt her so deeply?
But looking at the pain and guilt in Lu Tingchen's eyes, she couldn't bear to hate him. He is also a victim of the truth and has been living under the weight of his family's secrets all along.
"Tingchen," she said softly, "It's not your fault."
Lu Tingchen raised his head, his eyes brimming with tears: "But I benefited." The Lu family was preserved because of that cover-up operation, which enabled me to inherit all of this. And my father... He lived in guilt until his death.
Su Wanwan stepped forward and hugged her trembling husband, saying, "Then let's not let such a tragedy happen again." "Let's start with us and lead everything towards the light."
Just then, Su Wanwan felt a fetal movement in her abdomen, as if the baby was expressing her approval. She held Lu Tingchen's hand and placed it on her stomach: "Do you feel it?" This is our future. Don't let the shadow of the past cast over your child's tomorrow.
Lu Ting felt the subtle rhythm of life, and the light in his eyes flared up again: "You're right." For the sake of our children, we need to create a different future.
The next day, despite the opposition of other family members, Lu Tingchen held a press conference, publicly admitting that the Lu family was responsible for Li Qingya's car accident and announcing the establishment of a foundation to commemorate all those who were victims of commercial illegal activities.
This move caused a huge stir and the share price of Lu's company plummeted, but it won the respect of the public. Su Wanwan stood behind the scenes, watching her husband's courage to face the past bravely, her heart filled with pride.
After the press conference, Mr. Lu miraculously regained consciousness. Learning of his grandson's actions, he didn't blame him but instead showed a relieved smile: "You did the right thing..." It's time for the Lu family to let go of their burdens..."
However, just as everything seemed to be moving towards the light, a new crisis was brewing in the shadows.
One night, Su Wanwan received a mysterious call. The voice on the other end was processed: "Do you think the truth has come to light?" How naive! The biggest secret has yet to be revealed. Do you want to know why your father agreed to marry someone else? He wasn't acting out of selflessness.
The phone suddenly cut off, leaving Su Wanwan stunned on the spot.
Father? Could it be that he is also hiding some secrets?
The turmoil during pregnancy seemed far from over, and this time, the shadow came from the most unexpected direction for her...
(To be continued...)"