Boli lay in bed, clutching the quilt tightly.
The woman's eyes were sharp as she looked at Jiang Mian, speaking a string of words Jiang Mian couldn't understand.
Even so, Jiang Mian sensed her anger.
Soon, the woman questioned Jiang Mian in English why she hadn't taken good care of Boli last night.
Jiang Mian remained silent, she was also very sorry.
But if this woman hadn't forced them to sleep together, how could this have happened?
Boli reached out a hand from under the quilt, grabbed the woman's arm, and made whimpering sounds.
The woman sneered at Jiang Mian, "If it weren't for the fact that you are liked by Boli and he asked me not to make things difficult for you, I would never let you off so easily."
She stood up, looking down from a height, "Now, I'm going out to buy medicine for Boli, and you, stay home and take care of Boli, do you hear me?!"
Jiang Mian nodded, surprised the opportunity had come so quickly.
As soon as this woman left, she would have a chance to escape.
However, the woman seemed to have seen through her thoughts, "Don't say I didn't warn you, you don't know this place well, you have no hope of getting out."
Jiang Mian said nothing. The woman's words were like a stone in her mouth, hard and unpleasant.
After she left, Jiang Mian waited for a while, making sure she wouldn't come back.
Then she found some food and water from Boli's house.
Boli watched her move in and out of the room from his bed, looking a bit lost. He then seized the opportunity to grab her hand and gesture to her.
Although Jiang Mian felt apologetic, she had to leave. She patted Boli's head to comfort him.
At the same time, she placed the food and water by the bedside where Boli could reach them.
They couldn't understand each other's language, and no matter how many comforting words Jiang Mian spoke, Boli couldn't understand.
Finally, Jiang Mian hardened her heart, pulled away his hand, and ran out of the house.
She had to leave here!
In the dense jungle, Jiang Mian walked at a steady pace, being careful to avoid encountering that woman.
As she walked, she took out her phone to look for a signal.
Finally, when her phone got a faint signal, Jiang Mian quickly typed out a text message and sent it to Ji Zhi Xiu.
Meanwhile, Ji Zhi Xiu, using the location Jiang Mian had sent him earlier, quickly pinpointed the island.
On the plane, Ji Zhi Xiu rubbed his forehead, "Fan Cheng, any leads?"
Fan Cheng glanced at the computer, "President, we are looking. However, the signal here is not very good. We will have results by tonight at the latest. Please don't worry."
As they were talking, Ji Zhi Xiu's phone vibrated.
Ji Zhi Xiu's eyes lit up, and he called out, "Immediately dispatch more personnel, search this area!"
Fan Cheng's expression became solemn, "Yes, President Ji, I'll arrange it right away!"
Ji Zhi Xiu really wanted to make a call, but Jiang Mian had said the signal was bad, so if he could receive this message, it would be good.
She would wait for him.
Ji Zhi Xiu dispatched dozens of helicopters to search the jungle from the air.
It was late afternoon when Fan Cheng reported, "President Ji, B3 ahead said they might have found traces of the young madam."
"Where? Never mind, I'll go find her myself," Ji Zhi Xiu said coldly. "Now, you find a place to land the helicopter first."
Fan Cheng nodded.
The helicopter quickly landed.
Fan Cheng handed the tablet to Ji Zhi Xiu, "The green dot on the tablet indicates the young madam's current location."
Ji Zhi Xiu nodded slightly and strode forward.
Fan Cheng followed behind him.
Jiang Mian was walking tiredly. All she could see were tall trees blocking out the sky. She couldn't tell which direction she was going.
Until a pain in her abdomen forced Jiang Mian to stop and sit down casually.
She had already sent a message to Ji Zhi Xiu. He should be here to pick her up soon...
Jiang Mian looked down at her abdomen. She was almost certain that a new life was growing there.
She felt a bit scared thinking about it. For the past two months, she hadn't known of its existence...
Fortunately, she hadn't felt any major discomfort.
Jiang Mian sat there until she vaguely heard someone calling her name.
Jiang Mian couldn't help but get up and call out loudly, "A Xiu! A Xiu! I'm here!"
Fan Cheng stopped, "President, did you hear that? It sounds like the young madam's voice."
Ji Zhi Xiu suppressed his excitement, "I heard it, I heard it!"
It was her voice! There was no mistaking it!
Ji Zhi Xiu pushed through the foliage, moving forward.
Pushing aside the branches again, Ji Zhi Xiu saw Jiang Mian standing about ten steps away, looking at him with tear-filled eyes, "A Xiu..."
Her clothes were tattered, like a few pieces of cloth crudely cut and worn. Her skin wasn't as fair as it was at home.
There were streaks of dirt on her face, and her small face, already petite, had become much thinner.
She looked utterly frail, as if she would be blown away by a gust of wind.
Ji Zhi Xiu's heart ached beyond measure.
Leveraging his height and long legs, he covered the distance in a few strides, his long arm reaching out, and this time, he held her tightly in his embrace.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm late..."
"Mian Mian..."
"I finally found you..."
His voice was filled with self-reproach.
Jiang Mian slowly curved her lips. It was good that he had come. She knew he would find her.
However, she was so tired now, she just wanted to sleep.
Jiang Mian slowly closed her eyes.
Ji Zhi Xiu, not hearing a sound, realized something was wrong. He loosened his grip on Jiang Mian and found that she had fainted.
His face immediately changed, "Fan Cheng!"
On the plane, a doctor was giving Jiang Mian a full physical examination.
After the examination, the doctor said, "President Ji, it's certain that the young madam fainted due to temporary emotional excitement. Although she has been physically and mentally tired recently, overall, there are no major health issues. Let her sleep well. Also, congratulations, President Ji."
Ji Zhi Xiu blinked, somewhat confused as to what he meant, "Congratulations?"
"Yes, the young madam is two months pregnant. However, her physical condition is currently weak, and this child needs to be carefully nurtured," the doctor said cautiously.
Ji Zhi Xiu was still a bit disoriented. He was going to be a father?
The last time, he had indeed not taken any precautions.
Fan Cheng was overjoyed, "Congratulations, President! Congratulations, President!"
Ji Zhi Xiu wasn't as happy as he expected. Instead, his expression turned cold as he looked at the doctor, "Will this child have any impact on her?"
Under his gaze, the doctor felt some pressure, and his expression became awkward, "You can rest assured about this, President Ji. The madam's health is weak, and we can slowly recuperate, I guarantee she will be fine."
Ji Zhi Xiu waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
Fan Cheng said, "President, where are we going now? Back to the country?"
"No, find a place to settle down first."
They were on an island in Norway. Fan Cheng thought for a moment, "I recall you have a castle in Norway. Let's go there first and discuss it after the young madam wakes up, what do you think?"
"Good."
...
Xiushui Villa.
After lunch, Lu Cong sprawled on the sofa, "Sister-in-law, you really have good taste. Aunt Song's cooking is delicious."
Jiang Mian smiled gently, "Then you're welcome to come and freeload meals often."
"Great," Lu Cong flipped over and sat up, "Then I won't leave tonight either. Sister-in-law won't kick me out, will she?"
Jiang Mian paused almost imperceptibly, then said softly, "Of course not."
Ye Yi smirked, "Since Young Master Lu the Third is shamelessly staying, then I won't leave either. I'm sure Mian Mian won't mind, right?"
Jiang Mian dealt with these two all afternoon, unable to find a moment of solitude.
She suppressed her impatience and said hesitantly, "I don't mind, but what if Zhi Xiu comes back and sees you..."
"It's okay. From what I see, President Ji is a busy man and might not come back tonight," Ye Yi said lazily, resting his hands behind his head.
As they were speaking, the phone on the coffee table rang.
All three of them were startled. Ye Yi glanced at her with a half-smile, "Answer it, it's your phone."
Jiang Mian smiled slightly, "A nuisance call."
She hung up the phone and then grabbed it, "I'm going to the restroom."
"Go ahead."
As soon as she left, the two immediately sat up straight. Ye Yi said in a low voice, "Send Ji Zhi Xiu a message and ask him if he found Jiang Mian."
Lu Cong nodded, "I'll send it to him now. Are we really not leaving tonight?"
"Of course not. Ji Zhi Xiu won't be back, and I need to keep an eye on the imposter here."
"If you're not leaving, then I'm not leaving either."
In the bathroom.
Jiang Mian immediately called back, "Didn't I tell you not to contact me unless it's important?"
"Boss, I wouldn't call if it wasn't important."
Her heart sank, "What happened?"
The other end stammered, "We, we accidentally lost her..."
Jiang Mian, no... Shen Tingyu was furious. She suppressed the urge to throw her phone, "What did you say?!"
"When my brother and I were bringing her over, she ran away on the road. We've searched this jungle for two days and haven't found her. However, I estimate she won't survive, after all, she's a delicate young lady, not familiar with the place..."
"Idiots!" Shen Tingyu interrupted them, "You can't even keep track of one person! Continue searching. If you don't find her, I won't give you the remaining payment!"
The two men's faces turned grim, "Fine... but in my opinion, she might already be dead. You should be prepared for the worst..."
Not wanting to listen to their excuses, Shen Tingyu hung up the phone.
She placed her hands on the counter, looking at her own unfamiliar face in the mirror.
No one knew how much effort she had put into this scheme.
No one knew how much energy and time she had spent to become Jiang Mian, this person she hated the most! How much she had sacrificed behind the scenes!
She had abandoned everything! She didn't even want her family! She had abandoned her brother too!
Changing her name and surname to become someone else, all of this was because of Ji Zhi Xiu!
Clearly, this plan was flawless, and she had been lurking in the shadows, seizing the opportunity to take Jiang Mian away!
Why! Had she still managed to escape!
Heaven knows how angry she was!
Jiang Mian! Why is your luck always so good!
From the moment she had become Jiang Mian and returned to the Ji family, she had sworn that she would not only occupy Ji Zhi Xiu's heart but also possess him!
However, no matter what excuse she used, this man always found a reason to refuse her advances.
Shen Tingyu didn't think Ji Zhi Xiu had noticed anything, as outwardly, she looked identical to Jiang Mian. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Even if they stood side-by-side, Shen Tingyu was confident that Ji Zhi Xiu wouldn't recognize the difference!
So why, why wouldn't he sleep with her!
Thinking about this, Shen Tingyu was driven to madness with anger!
She had already wronged herself by becoming Jiang Mian, yet she still couldn't win this man over!
What was so special about Jiang Mian?
Ji Zhi Xiu was infatuated with her, and even Ye Yi's gaze was fixed on her.
Shen Tingyu closed her eyes, turned on the faucet, and splashed a handful of water on her face.
She needed to calm down. No matter what, she would not give Jiang Mian a chance to return.
Now, she was Jiang Mian.
She still had to go out and deal with the two people outside.