This way, she could entrust her daughter to him with peace of mind.
As for Jiang Zexi's wariness, reservations, and disgust towards her, they were all understandable, as the circumstances of those past events were indeed far from honorable.
Walking up to Jiang Zexi, Han Wenjuan said, "Can I speak with you alone?"
Jiang Zexi slowly lifted his eyelids, his gaze dark and indifferent.
Han Wenjuan knew he disliked her, so she didn't pay mind to his attitude, but some things still needed to be said.
"Let me be frank with you. You must know everything about the Xia family. I only have Wan Fu as my daughter.
I never intended to use her for any purpose. Since things have come to light, I will entrust her to you.
Her father and grandfather still don't know about your existence. I want to keep it hidden for as long as possible. I've raised this child with utmost care since she was little..."
At this point, Han Wenjuan's voice choked up. She held back tears and said, "She has suffered so much during this time. As her mother, my heart aches watching it. Please take good care of her from now on. Thank you."
After speaking, she bowed deeply to Jiang Zexi. Her words were filled with genuine emotion.
Jiang Zexi pursed his lips and remained silent, but as Han Wenjuan bowed to him, he suddenly stood up and moved aside.
He hoped Han Wenjuan was telling the truth. If so, at least one close relative loved Xia Wanfu.
However, her words alone could not change his perception of her, as he still couldn't fully trust the person in front of him.
Han Wenjuan maintained her bowing posture, waiting for Jiang Zexi's response.
Jiang Zexi's stern expression softened slightly, but he still said coldly, "She is the one I've chosen. You don't need to say more; I will protect her."
Tears immediately streamed down Han Wenjuan's face, giving her the feeling that her daughter was already married off.
When she truly entrusted her daughter to someone else, her heart ached with reluctance and sorrow.
She straightened up, lowered her head to wipe her tears, and turned to the glass, gazing deeply at her daughter on the hospital bed.
A sense of relief washed over her, as if nothing else mattered at this moment.
But she knew things were far from simple.
Xia Linfeng had gone mad, obsessed. He wouldn't give up easily.
He wouldn't let Xia Wan Tang go, nor would he spare his own daughter. He had almost killed her as well.
She wanted to protect her daughter...
For her daughter to live well, and for her son to have someone to support him when he was released from prison.
With a plan in mind, Han Wenjuan curved her lips, her eyes holding calculation and cunning...
She stood by the glass for a long time before finally turning and leaving the hospital.
Since her daughter was in someone else's care, she had no more worries.
Wang Juxiang, seeing Han Wenjuan leave, quickly followed.
They stayed one night at a nearby hotel and the next day took the earliest transport back to the countryside, arriving home near noon.
Only Xia Decai was on the first floor, eating rice soaked in hot water. Xia Linfeng hadn't woken up yet.
Xia Decai had no idea they would return so early.
He looked at the two women in surprise and asked, "Why are you back so soon? Where is Wan Fu? Is she alright?"
As he was illiterate, he couldn't use a phone, so he was unaware of any news.
Last night, when he called Xia Linfeng for dinner, he intended to ask him, but Xia Linfeng ignored him completely, infuriating him.
Han Wenjuan, not in the mood to talk to him, headed straight upstairs.
Wang Juxiang dared not look him in the eye and pretended to be nonchalant, saying, "She's fine, just a minor injury. The driver was seriously hurt, though. We might have to pay a lot of money."
Hearing about having to pay a lot of money, Xia Decai's eyes widened.
"How did she drive? She still owes money, and now she has to pay more. How can we afford it?"
He paused, then asked again, "Since you're back, where is she?"
Wang Juxiang replied, "Still in the hospital. This might be troublesome."
Xia Decai's heart sank when he heard this. Fearing Xia Wanfu would implicate them, he only blamed Xia Wanfu for not driving properly and causing such trouble.
There was no concern for Xia Wanfu in his words, only blame and anger.
Although his reaction was expected, Wang Juxiang still felt a bit disappointed and disheartened.
Han Wenjuan said the same to Xia Linfeng, and his reaction was identical to Xia Decai's.
Anger, rage, and then the fear of being implicated.
Han Wenjuan's expressionless face showed no change in emotion.
As long as Xia Linfeng believed Xia Wanfu was in trouble herself, he wouldn't scheme against her daughter.
Then, she casually remarked, "It would be great if Wan Tang were willing to help us. The news online says...
She is now cherished by Ling Yucheng, and the Ling family has already accepted her."
Xia Linfeng's attention was indeed diverted. He sneered, "What good is their acceptance? Don't forget we have the hotel surveillance.
Even though we schemed against her, what if I say we colluded?
The result is that after she successfully climbed into his bed, she refused to admit it and then had Ling Yucheng send us to prison.
I don't think the Ling family would want a daughter-in-law like that.
She's an adopted daughter, and we raised her for so many years, yet she treats us like this.
These things are ultimately not honorable. If they get out, let's see how she can establish herself in high society!
I refuse to believe she won't be ruined." Xia Linfeng's eyes held a hint of madness, and his gaze was chillingly sinister.
Han Wenjuan didn't dare to meet his eyes, feeling a shiver run down her spine.
Xia Linfeng's gaze remained dark, and he continued, "I heard she's pregnant and might be close to giving birth. If she is heartless and unrighteous, don't blame me for being cruel and forgetting our past relationship!"
"We have no money right now, so let's not think about these things. Let's rest for a while before making plans!"
A hint of a smile flashed in Han Wenjuan's eyes, and her suspended heart slowly settled.
She had deliberately brought up Xia Wan Tang to distract Xia Linfeng. As long as he was focused on her, he would have no time to scheme against her daughter.
She admitted she was selfish. Who in the world wasn't selfish? But was there anything wrong with planning for her daughter?
Xia Wan Tang was raised by her. Even without merit, there was hardship. Was it too much to ask for her to repay?
Besides, she had Ling Yucheng protecting her. It was uncertain whether Xia Linfeng could scheme against her.
Regardless of the outcome, it would only benefit her.
If Xia Wan Tang was harmed by the scheme, then it could only be considered her bad luck.
But if she wasn't harmed, then Xia Linfeng would be the unlucky one. If Xia Linfeng met with misfortune, then no one would scheme against her daughter.
Whatever the final outcome, it was what she wanted.
If they ended up fighting to the death, then it would truly be to her satisfaction.
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