The next morning, Han Lang transferred Han Kang to the Tianyi Pavilion as planned.
Upon learning of the situation, Wang Fang and Ma Long of Tianyi Pavilion were shocked, inquiring with concern while personally helping to tidy up the ward.
Of course, Su Su's worries about Han Zhongyi were also put to rest after Han Zhongyi personally expressed his feelings to her upon waking.
On the way back home, Han Lang specifically cautioned them that their wounds still needed to heal and that rest was paramount. He advised them to avoid going out as much as possible during this period to prevent further danger.
Facing Han Lang's admonitions, Han Zhongyi, as the elder, appeared impatient. While perfunctorily agreeing, he instead instructed Han Lang to take good care of Han Kang.
With matters temporarily settled, Han Lang found himself busier than ever.
With Han Kang incapacitated, Han Lang had to temporarily take over the operations of the Han's Pharmaceutical Factory and the mask factory.
Although he wasn't adept at management, having a central figure ensured the normal functioning of the businesses.
One day,
Han Lang personally brought several hundred masks back from the mask factory and handed them to Luo Jiaying.
"Here, the masks you wanted. You can give them to them yourself!"
"Wow, thank you, Brother Han Lang!"
Luo Jiaying's eyes lit up, and she gave Han Lang a big hug. But before Han Lang could savor the moment, she immediately hugged the pile of masks and happily muttered to herself.
"With these, I don't believe those brats will dare to look down on me anymore! Heh heh..."
Han Lang was speechless.
Who said only men cared about face?
He then sat quietly to the side, lost in thought.
Sensing Han Lang's unusual demeanor, Luo Jiaying temporarily set aside the masks and asked with concern.
"Brother Han Lang, is something bothering you?"
Han Lang sighed slightly. "I've been thinking lately about whether I should get my parents a villa with a higher safety rating. That way, I wouldn't have to worry all the time!"
Luo Jiaying agreed. "That's a good idea. But where would you move them? The best villa communities in the entire Le City are limited to just a few areas. The Four Great Families and the Eight Great Clans almost all reside in such places. However, even then, it's not entirely without loopholes. For instance, in Imperial Court where the Gou and Wang families live, it would be easy for them to arrange for people to infiltrate."
Han Lang also seemed troubled. "That's why! If we could control the management and security of an entire villa complex ourselves, then the safety factor would truly be high!"
Luo Jiaying thought for a moment, then suddenly exclaimed with shock. "Are you saying, Brother Han Lang, that you want to buy an entire villa complex? That seems a bit unrealistic. Not to mention the immense expenditure, even if the Han family could afford it now, having only your family live in an entire complex would be too desolate, wouldn't it?"
Han Lang's mood was also unusually low. "That's why I'm so worried! I want somewhere more secluded, and I want to have control over the management of the entire complex. We're not in the real estate business, so where can we find such a suitable place!"
Seeing Han Lang so dejected, Luo Jiaying also felt a pang of sadness.
Suddenly,
as if struck by an idea, she said to Han Lang with surprise.
"Brother Han Lang, my parents once acquired a villa complex. It's built on Lingyue Mountain, the environment is very elegant, facing the Linjiang River. There are only about thirty to forty villas inside, and only one road leading up the mountain. However, the location is a bit remote, and it's been abandoned for some time."
Luo Jiaying's voice trailed off with a hint of disappointment, but Han Lang looked at her with confusion.
"Didn't Uncle Luo used to be in the pharmaceutical business like our family? Why would he suddenly acquire villas?"
Han Lang's question brought back memories for Luo Jiaying, and she instantly became deeply melancholic.
"Brother Han Lang, please don't mention it. It was because someone used this villa complex to deceive my parents that our family went bankrupt, and my parents both chose to commit suicide."
It turned out that,
a year ago,
Luo Jiaying's parents had heard from somewhere that the area around Lingyue Mountain was scenic, with mountains and rivers, and that the government intended to develop it into a scenic belt.
The villa complex on Lingyue Mountain would undoubtedly become a highly sought-after place for all the wealthy.
With the ambition to elevate the family business, Luo Jiaying's parents spared no expense, selling off their assets to acquire the entire villa complex.
However, as soon as they completed the transaction, the people who had provided them with the information suddenly changed their tune.
The government's development direction not only bypassed that area but also, due to the remote location, the villas on the mountain were completely ignored.
Luo Jiaying's parents, who were not in the real estate industry, were instantly thrown into a panic. They lacked the channels and the extra funds to liquidate the villa complex.
In the end, facing a dead end and unable to accept the reality, they both chose to commit suicide by jumping from a building.
After recounting everything, Luo Jiaying was already in tears.
Han Lang, with great compassion, handed her a tissue, his own feelings unusually complex.
However, he still harbored doubts about the deaths of Luo Jiaying's parents.
"Xiao Ying! You said Uncle Luo and Aunt Fang committed suicide by jumping, but didn't your family live in a villa? That height wouldn't be enough to kill someone, would it?"
Luo Jiaying wiped her tears and adjusted her emotions slightly before replying.
"My parents didn't commit suicide at our home. They jumped from the top floor of the Letian Building!"
"Letian Building?"
Han Lang was even more perplexed.
"I know this place! The top floor has a high-end restaurant called Star-Gazing Pavilion. They even have several astronomical telescopes prepared for diners. Although it's not crowded, on clear days, many wealthy people like to go there to experience it. But your home is on Lili Road, right? That's quite a distance from Letian Building! Moreover, the building's rooftop also has protective measures. Why did your parents insist on choosing such a place?"
Luo Jiaying's emotions had somewhat improved, but she still sobbed softly from time to time.
"I also found it strange before. But the police didn't find anything unusual there. Most importantly, the testimonies from many witnesses that night said that my parents suddenly climbed over the railings, and they didn't pay attention. Even if they had noticed, the diners were completely unable to stop them in time, which ultimately led to this tragedy!"
After hearing this, although Han Lang still had some doubts, he couldn't come up with a clear explanation for the time being.
At the same time, seeing Luo Jiaying looking dejected, he couldn't help but lean down, gently wiping away the tears from her eyes with great affection, and said to her tenderly.
"Xiao Ying, I don't have anything to do today, and I didn't attend your uncle and aunt's memorial service before. How about, taking this opportunity, you take me to see them?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Jiaying's tears welled up again. She bit her lip hard to control herself, and with deep emotion, nodded at Han Lang.
"Yes!"