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In the pitch-black room, the dim wall lamp flickered weakly.

On the bed covered with crimson petals, a nearly half-naked girl lay quietly, her half-closed feather-like eyelashes trembling slightly, casting shadows like a butterfly about to take flight.

Her fair wrist extended out, glowing in the darkness, forming a vivid contrast with the vibrant red petals.

In the dark night, a tall figure took advantage of the darkness and approached the bed. The girl on the bed whimpered uneasily, but never opened her eyes.

However, the pain forced Ji You to reluctantly open her heavy eyelids.

Her eyes were filled with tears as Ji You collided with a pair of eyes that shone like stars. From those eyes devoid of any desire, Ji You saw her own flushed and seductive reflection.

"It hurts..."

With the man's movements, Ji You felt like a small boat struggling in a storm, sinking...

"What? Didn't the person who brought you here teach you any manners?"

The man's voice was like a subtle electric current, causing a shiver to run down Ji You's spine.

"No..."

Ji You's soft voice finally couldn't help but sound slightly teary. Her small hands weakly pounded on the man's chest, as if trying to drive him away.

Little did she know that her actions were irresistibly attractive in the man's eyes...

Heavy gasps intertwined with soft whispers throughout the night until Ji You finally couldn't hold on any longer and completely fell into darkness.

The next morning, Ji You woke up in pain as if she had been run over by a truck.

Her eyes, swollen like peaches, widened. The pain between her legs reminded Ji You that everything that happened last night was not a dream!

Tears slowly rolled down her cheeks. Ji You couldn't understand. She had only gone to the hospital to visit her critically ill father. How did it turn out like this?

In her memory, it was her sister Ji Lan Yi's smile. She held a bowl of chicken soup, saying that she felt sorry for Ji You, who had been working too hard for their father's sake these past few days, and personally made a nourishing soup for her...

Large drops of tears flowed down her face. Even though Ji You was foolish and unwilling to believe that her own sister would harm her, the chaotic smell in the air and the indelible bruises on her body reminded her that she had experienced a fierce battle last night. What exactly happened last night?

Forcing herself to gather her spirits, Ji You, feeling lost, dragged her heavy body and left. She didn't know where she should go, she just walked aimlessly, wanting to quickly escape from this humiliating room...

"Ring—"

The phone rang urgently at this moment. Ji You didn't want to answer, but the person on the other end of the line was particularly persistent.

"Hello..."

Reluctantly, Ji You answered the phone. Her hoarse voice sounded as if it had been run over by a carriage, but her mother Chen Lan's voice was piercingly sharp, causing a dizzying sensation in Ji You's ears.

"Ji You, come to the hospital quickly, your father, your father is not doing well..."

With a loud "bang," the phone in Ji You's hand fell to the ground, as if in astonishment.

Without any hesitation, Ji You instinctively ran outside, but there was a "bang" sound—

"Someone got hit! Oh my god, there's been an accident!"

The crowd suddenly erupted into chaos, but Ji You felt like a butterfly with broken wings, falling heavily to the ground and rolling three times before finally stopping...

Her vision gradually blurred, and even the surrounding commotion seemed to be getting farther and farther away...

The blood gradually obscured her vision, and amidst the continuous screams around her, Ji You faintly saw a slender figure walking towards her.

Looking at those familiar high-end leather shoes, a glimmer of hope finally appeared in Ji You's desolate eyes. She reached out, struggling to grab onto the person's trouser leg, "Please, save me..."

Five years later--

East District Airport.

Ji You walked off the plane hand in hand with a little cutie, looking at Ji Jin Dong obediently following behind and tugging at his clothes. He felt a bit guilty and said, "Dong Dong, Mommy is really busy right now. How about you ride with your sister later?"

Dong Dong shook his head and pursed his lips, pulling Ji You's clothes even tighter.

Seeing this, Ji You didn't insist and instead turned his gaze towards the direction at the end of the airport, waiting anxiously with the crowd for the appearance of his daughter.

The "sister" Ji You mentioned was his second daughter, Ji Wu Nan.

A year ago, Ji Wu Nan, who was only four years old, was chosen as the main vocalist of a large idol group. She signed with a record company under Yuehua Entertainment and became famous overnight with her angelic voice.

Looking at the crowd around the airport holding up signs that said "Nan Nan, I love you," Ji You couldn't help but smile proudly.

"Little one, take out the poster Mommy printed for your sister!"

Ji Mo Yu followed the instructions and took out a neatly folded poster from her small bag. When she unfolded it, a cute little girl wearing a pink dress appeared.

At the same time, at the airport exit, a delicate and beautiful girl walked out--

With a "whoosh," the crowd waiting at the airport erupted into a wave of excitement.

Ji You was squeezed in the crowd and joined in the loud cheers, shouting along with the crowd, "Nan Nan, I love you! Nan Nan, you're the best!"

Ji Wu Nan's crystal-clear eyes flickered slightly like grapes. Soon, she spotted her mother Ji You in the crowd.

Feeling a bit helpless, Ji Wu Nan, despite facing the almost crazy fans, remained calm and politely bowed to the fans who had been waiting for her for a long time. Then, she lightly placed her index finger on her cherry-like lips and made a gentle shushing sound--

The sound was not loud, but it seemed to carry a magical power. It miraculously silenced the previously noisy crowd--

Ji Wu Nan smiled slightly and said, "Thank you all for your support, but if Nan Nan alone disrupts the order of the airport and occupies its public resources, Nan Nan will feel guilty..."

Pausing for a moment, Ji Wu Nan continued, "So, could you all please disperse? Nan Nan has already felt your enthusiasm."

"Okay--"

The crowd replied in unison, and someone even exclaimed, "Oh my, Nan Nan's smile is so sweet, especially the two dimples on her face. Oh, I want to have a daughter again..."

Watching Ji Wu Nan climb into the nanny's car, Ji You finally relaxed a bit. Then she heard sighs from the crowd, and Ji You couldn't help but proudly raise her eyebrows--her daughter was truly an angel!

Taking her gaze away, Ji You climbed into her BMW with her three children and drove onto the highway.

As she watched the familiar scenery rapidly receding outside the window, the smile on Ji You's face gradually faded, and a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes--

After five years, she had returned here.

Five years ago, she left with a tarnished reputation. Now, Ji You vowed to make Chen Lan and Ji Lan Yi pay the price they deserved!

The car accident years ago was saved by Gu Dong Li, but the successive blows almost drove Ji You to the brink of collapse!

But fortunately, fate was kind to her. After a month of confusion, Gu Dong Li brought her shocking news--she was pregnant! And it was with septuplets!

Originally, she didn't want to keep these children.

But luckily, Gu Dong Li and her best friend Mu Yan Yue persuaded her, and she was glad they did.

These seven babies--sensible like Jin Jin, lively like Nan Nan, obedient like Zai Zai, intelligent like Dong Dong, and also Bei Bei, Ke Ai, they were like a solid armor with seven layers, making Ji You incredibly strong and fearless of any difficulties.

"Mom... we... want... grandpa..." Just then, a tender child's voice rang out.

Ji You turned her head slightly and looked at Dong Dong sitting beside her, his small hand still tightly holding onto her clothes. She smiled faintly and said, "Yes, Mommy will take you to see your grandpa..."

Speaking of Dong Dong, he was Ji You's fourth child, but because Ji You had a difficult delivery, Dong Dong's language system was damaged, and he still couldn't speak a complete sentence.

Her gaze softened unconsciously, and Ji You gently stroked Dong Dong's head. She looked at Auntie and Zai Zai through the rearview mirror and said with a smile, "Your grandpa will be very happy to see you."

Her voice trembled slightly, and Ji You's voice suddenly choked up, but she quickly hid it away. "But your grandpa's place is a bit remote. When you get there, you must not cause trouble, okay? You have to stay close to Mommy, understand?"

Auntie, who was the oldest, licked her lollipop in response to Ji You's words. She looked like a little adult and said, "Yes, Mommy, we won't run around. We'll obediently follow the babies..."

"Haha, good. Mommy won't run around later. I will definitely follow the babies properly." Ji You was amused by Auntie's innocent words and smiled as she glanced at her, nodding in agreement.

They traveled in silence, and soon Ji You brought her three precious children to the largest cemetery in the East District - Tian Sheng Cemetery.

Although Tian Sheng Cemetery was a place for the deceased, it was truly beautiful and serene.

Ji You looked at the startled birds that flew away at the sound of her brakes and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. "Huh, it's been years since I last saw them, but their acting skills have improved quite a bit. I wonder if they did so many wicked things and were afraid of being found out, so they found such a good resting place for my father..."

According to the address given by Gu Dongli, Ji You quickly found her father's location. Looking at the kind smile on the old man's tombstone, Ji You couldn't help but tear up and softly called out, "Dad..."

Auntie cleverly said, "Grandpa, hello."

With teary eyes, Ji You touched the tombstone and said, "This is your grandson, and there are four little grandchildren studying abroad. Once I settle down, I will bring them here. The fallen leaves will return to their roots."

Her father had a strong body back then, even if there were some photos haunting him, timely medical treatment would not have put his life in danger. But in the end, the rescue efforts were in vain, and he died...

Clenching her fists, a look of hatred flashed in Ji You's eyes - Ji Lan Yi, Chen Lan, what did you two do back then?!

Leaning slightly, just as Ji You was about to place the white chrysanthemums in front of the tombstone, a man in a black suit with sunglasses suddenly walked over and politely said, "Miss, I'm sorry, the cemetery is not open to the public now. You should leave quickly..."

"???"

With question marks all over her mind, Ji You looked at the sudden appearance of the man in front of her with some confusion and said, "The cemetery has opening hours? Is this cemetery owned by your family?"

"Cough..." The bodyguard coughed lightly, but there was a hint of pride on his face. "Yes, miss, this cemetery is owned by our young master. He is currently paying respects to the deceased and doesn't like to be disturbed. You should leave quickly..."

"You!" Seeing the arrogance on the man's face, Ji You couldn't help but feel angry. She wanted to argue with him for a few words, but suddenly heard Dong Dong tugging at her clothes, his voice filled with anxiety, "Mom, mom, aunt, sister, gone..."

Ji You turned around and saw that Auntie, who had been following behind her all along, was now nowhere to be seen. She suddenly felt a chill run through her body, and her blood seemed to flow backward. Ji You instinctively grabbed Dong Dong and Zai Zai's hands and wanted to rush inside.

However, before she could take two steps, the black-clad bodyguard stopped her. "Miss, please don't make things difficult for me, okay? You should leave quickly, or else..."

"My child is missing. Once I find them, I'll leave..." Before the bodyguard could finish his sentence, Ji You interrupted him, "Step aside!"

The black-clad bodyguard looked at the woman in front of him, her eyes filled with a cold light, and inexplicably felt a chill down his spine. The words he had intended to say were stuck in his throat, and he instinctively took two steps back, making way for Jiyu.

Jiyu lifted her foot to leave, but she heard her daughter, Zai Zai, say, "Mommy, Zai Zai and Dong Dong will go over there to look for something. Can we meet here later?"

Although Zai Zai was young, she was the most mature and stable among them, and she was extremely intelligent. Even Gu Dongli had praised her, hinting at grooming her as the successor...

So when Jiyu heard this, she hesitated for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright, but you have to stay in this area and not wander off..."

"Mommy!" Jiyu hadn't finished speaking when a soft voice interrupted her from behind.

Jiyu turned around and saw a little girl not far away, wearing a lace princess dress, looking exceptionally charming under the sunlight. Her eyes welled up with tears, and Jiyu couldn't help but rush forward and embrace her, saying, "Jiejie, where did you go? You scared mommy to death!"

But the little adult-like girl, Jiejie, pushed away Jiyu, who had tears in her eyes, and said, "Mommy, you're so big and you're still crying, how embarrassing..."

Watching Jiejie, who was cute and rubbing her face, Jiyu couldn't help but feel her anger melt away, and could only sigh helplessly. She was about to say something when she heard Jiejie say, "Mommy, you're not behaving, why didn't you obediently follow the baby? What if the baby encountered a bad person?"

"...," Jiyu looked at Jiejie speechlessly. She was about to educate this little girl about not running around outside, but Jiejie interrupted her, saying, "Fortunately, Jiejie met a very handsome uncle who brought Jiejie back!"

Looking at Jiejie, who had stars in her eyes and a face full of infatuation, Jiyu sighed and thought to herself that this girl must have gone to ask someone for candy again.

She really didn't know who this little girl had learned this bad habit from. She was about to speak and educate Jiejie when a warm and gentle voice came from above her head, "Little girl, here's the candy you wanted."

Jiyu looked up and was stunned. The man in front of her looked to be only twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with sharp eyebrows shining like stars. His well-defined face showed that God had favored him.

Even when he wasn't smiling, his peach blossom eyes were filled with affection, and his lips curled slightly as he beckoned to Jiejie.

Jiyu couldn't help but feel her heart skip a beat, not to mention Jiejie, who was a mother of seven children. She blinked her eyes and quickly pulled her greedy daughter back, feeling apologetic as she smiled at the man and said, "I'm really sorry, did my daughter bother you? I'll take her back now..."

Huo Ciyi raised his gaze and looked at the woman in front of him. The smile on her face made him furrow his brows slightly - why did she look familiar?

Seeing that Huo Ciyi didn't speak, Jiyu shrugged her shoulders and took out her business card from her bag, handing it to Huo Ciyi, saying, "This is my business card. If you ever need anything in the future, feel free to contact me. It's my way of repaying you for helping Jiejie..."

"Jiyu?"

Huo Ciyi pondered the name for a moment in his mind, but didn't reach out to take the business card. He distanced himself slightly and said somewhat aloofly, "No need, the child is very cute. Take care of her in the future."

After speaking, Huo Ciyi bent down and touched Jiejie's head, his voice soft as he said, "Don't run around next time, stay close to mommy..."

Jiejie nodded absentmindedly, her eyes scanning the surroundings, a hint of disappointment flashing across her face. How come Zai Zai and Dong Dong weren't here? She wanted the handsome uncle to see how much they looked alike...

Completely oblivious to her daughter's disappointed gaze, Jiyu pulled Jiejie over and nodded slightly at Huo Ciyi, indicating that they should leave. She dragged Jiejie away.

Huo Ciyi watched Jiyu's figure and suddenly heard a frivolous whistle in his ear, "Hey, Second Brother, this girl is pretty hot~ Did your Second Uncle send her?"

"Probably not." Huo Ciyi glanced at Ling Haoze, who was always serious, and added, "It seems like they need help in Africa. If you call me 'Second Brother' again, I'll send you there. Third Brother complained to me a few days ago that it's boring there..."

"No, no, no, Yi Ge, I was wrong..." Ling Haoze quickly begged for mercy with a bitter face.

"Let's go..."

"Let's go..."

Glancing at the nameless tombstone one last time, Huo Ciyi suddenly spoke.

Ling Haoze cautiously glanced at Huo Ciyi's expression and whispered, "Brother Yi, Miss Yan is back. Mr. Mu said..."

Before Ling Haoze could finish his sentence, he keenly felt the atmosphere around him suddenly drop. Despite the scorching weather, Ling Haoze couldn't help but shiver.

"Hmph..." Huo Ciyi let out a cold snort, a mocking smile forming at the corner of his mouth. "Miss Yan? Is she even worthy?"

Mu Yuyan from the Mu family was once the pearl of the entire upper class society in the eastern district.

Not only was she cherished by the Mu family, but she also received unlimited favor from Huo Ciyi.

But all of this came to an abrupt end five years ago...

Five years ago, Huo Ciyi was framed and had a one-night stand with a stranger. When the incident was exposed, Mu Yuyan left in anger and mysteriously disappeared.

Although she was later found by the Mu family, Mu Yuyan had lost all her memories and was dressed in tattered clothes, becoming a laughingstock in the upper-class circle...

After the Mu family used iron-fisted methods to intimidate several prominent families in the eastern district, the rumors were finally suppressed.

This incident became not only a taboo in the entire upper-class society of the eastern district but also a sensitive topic that Huo Ciyi couldn't touch!

Although he was inwardly complaining, Ling Haoze still mustered the courage to speak, "Brother Yi, regardless of whether that person is the real Miss Yan, the Mu family has recognized her, and..."

Pausing for a moment, Ling Haoze's face took on a resigned and tragic expression. "And Mr. Mu said that she is his only daughter and he really hopes to see her get married... to marry someone..."

Seeing Ling Haoze cleverly change his words, Huo Ciyi withdrew his gaze and fell silent for a moment before saying, "Tell Mr. Mu that I will find time to visit their residence..."

Ling Haoze visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and his gaze towards Huo Ciyi carried a hint of gratitude. "Brother Yi, you've worked hard..."

Two flowers bloom, but only one branch remains—

Meanwhile, Huo Ciyi and Ling Haoze left the cemetery, and on the other side, Ji You reunited with his wife, son, and daughter.

Glancing at his wristwatch, Ji You's expression changed, and he slapped his forehead. "Oh no, Nannan and Youyou's concert!"

Ji You and his three children hurriedly drove to the grand theater in the eastern district. From a distance, Ji You spotted a pitiful little girl with a delicate jade bracelet looking at him, her bright black eyes shimmering with tears, a pitiful expression on her face.

Although he knew that the little girl was putting on an act, Ji You's heart still ached. He quickly stepped forward and embraced his precious daughter, saying, "Nannan, Mommy didn't mean to, Mommy was wrong..."

"Hmph..." Little Nannan clearly refused to be reasoned with, coldly snorting and deliberately turning away, saying, "Mommy is bad, Mommy deliberately broke her promise..."

Ji You looked at this little drama queen and didn't expose the fact that her performance hadn't started yet. Half-covering his chest, he said, "Ah, Mommy is so sad, how can Nannan say such things? Mommy feels so wronged..."

Ji You pretended to be pitiful, and the little girl couldn't help but turn her head back, softly holding Ji You's hand and saying, "Mommy, Nannan doesn't blame you. Nannan's performance hasn't started yet..."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Ji You pursed his lips and looked around before asking, "Darling, where is Youyou?"

Nannan, upon hearing this, quickly pulled Ji You towards the backstage, speaking like a little adult, "Youyou is inside getting ready. This is Youyou's first performance, and he seems a bit nervous..."

Although Ji Wunan knew that the little girl was serious, he couldn't help but smile. "Really? Then why don't you go inside and accompany Youyou?"

"Is Youyou afraid that Mommy won't find the way, so he asked Nannan to come out and get you." Nannan said without looking back.

As they spoke, Ji You, holding his three children's hands, quickly spotted Youyou taking deep breaths on the side of the stage.