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“We want to make Brother Ji Li feel real warmth,” Yan Yueqing said gently, “like sunshine, slowly melting the ice in his heart.”

"I understand!" Junyan's eyes lit up. "Just like how Mom always treats me!"

“Yes, but we need to be careful about how we do it,” Yan Yueqing whispered. “Brother Ji Li is very sensitive right now. We need to give him enough space so that he can discover the truth on his own.”

Junyan nodded vigorously: "I will take good care of Brother Ji Li! But..." He hesitated for a moment, "What if he continues to treat Mom badly?"

Yan Yueqing smiled and ruffled her son's hair: "Then we need to use love to influence him even more. Hate will only bring more hate, but love can heal all wounds."

"Mmm!" Junyan clenched his little fist. "I will definitely let Brother Ji Li know that Mom is the gentlest person in the world!"

Yan Yueqing felt a warmth in her heart: "Go ahead, be natural, don't be too deliberate."

She knew all too well how to deal with a kid like Ji Li.
It's just a mistaken memory.

Could she possibly lose to an eight-year-old's misconception?

The next day.

Yan Yueqing gathered the children together.

"It's almost December. Wangbao is studying abroad with his teacher, Yanbao has professional tutors at Junjia, and Tangbao will be six years old next year and will be starting first grade. In the next six months, I will continue to inspect the company in China and visit many cities to see the local customs and culture."

Here's my plan: it's not easy for Wangbao to come back to China, and Teacher Bai probably won't let you come back every month. So, Wangbao, just focus on your studies with your teacher, and Mom and Dad will fly abroad to see you whenever we have time. If Teacher Bai approves your leave to come back, Mom and Dad will pick you up at the airport.

Yan Wang said there was no problem.

The place where Teacher Bai lives is a very sensitive and dangerous area, and it would be troublesome for him to come and go for a long time. He didn't want to make things difficult for the teacher.

Moreover, he had been feeling uneasy ever since the incident at the Garden Night.

I wish I could memorize all the knowledge as soon as possible so that I could be prepared to deal with anything that might happen in the future.

"Mom, I'll try to come back every six months," he said earnestly. "Don't worry too much when I'm not home, Mom. I'll take good care of myself, and Teacher Bai will take good care of me too."

"Mom knows." Yan Yueqing couldn't help but touch Wang Bao's little face; her son was so sensible.

She then looked at Junyan: "Where's Yanbao—"

Junyan quickly replied, "Mom, Dad and I discussed it last night. I'll go to school for twenty days each month and spend the remaining ten days with you."

He received elite education from the Jun family, and his teachers followed Yanbao's schedule completely, so he had a lot of freedom in terms of time.

"Okay, then Yanbao will have to take several flights every month."

Although private jets are very comfortable, she still felt a little sorry for her son having to travel back and forth like this.

Jun Yan grinned, completely unconcerned: "Hehe."

"Where's Tang Bao..." Yan Yueqing thought of her conversation with Director Tang last night, "Your father's idea is that you come with me to travel around and see the world first..."

This is the result of Director Tang's careful consideration.

Tangtang's mother passed away early, and he was always very busy with work, so he basically had no time to take care of Tangtang's feelings.

When we sent her to participate in "National Parents," we actually hoped that she would find a compatible nanny.

If Tang Tang really likes someone, Director Tang has considered pursuing her seriously.

But Tang Tang fell in love with Yan Yueqing! Oh my god, this is not allowed!

Fortunately, Yan Yueqing also liked Tangtang and even became her godmother, which finally put Director Tang at ease—things were getting better!
Kindergarten isn't important; what's important is that Tangtang can feel more of her mother's warmth before starting school.

That's when he decided to let Tang Tang follow Yan Yueqing around.

Anyway, it's only a little over six months, so going out to see the world can broaden my horizons.

As for myself, I'll just work diligently for the monthly manager.

Yan Yueqing added, "However, your godmother has been busy with company matters lately. With your brothers gone, there's even less people to take care of Tangtang. Your father and I discussed it, and we've decided that whenever your godmother is inspecting the company, she'll send Tangtang to Aunt Du's place to keep Xiaoxiao and Mianmian company. She'll come back to pick you up when she's done with her work, okay?"

Tangtang was of course willing.

After arranging these three, Yan Yueqing looked at Ji Li.

The latter's body visibly tensed for a moment, like a student suddenly called on by the teacher.

Yan Yueqing smiled gently: "Xiao Li, I have two ideas about your study arrangements."

Ji Li's back straightened subconsciously, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes.

“First, you and Yanbao will go to the Jun family's school for classes.” Her voice was gentle. “The teachers there will adjust the teaching pace according to your actual situation.”

She paused, then continued, "Second, go to the Imperial Capital Elementary School to take the entrance test and see which grade you are suitable for."

The Jun family naturally has top-notch educational resources; even their textbooks are compiled by specially appointed experts.

But Yan Yueqing didn't make a decision directly. Instead, she gave the choice to Ji Li, who was always sensitive. She added gently, "Both choices are good, but Auntie respects your opinion more." Her gaze was warm and encouraging. "What do you think?"

Such questioning gives children autonomy while protecting their self-esteem.

Ji Li was stunned.

He knew he had some talent and had been pondering why a noble person from the capital would choose him from so far away.

What is it about him that she could possibly want?

Is it like the ancient practice of raising assassins? Should we prioritize our own well-being so that when the future requires our help, we'll be ready to risk our lives?
Fortunately, he learned Yan Yueqing's true colors from Aunt Qin Youran's matter, otherwise he would definitely have been deceived by her kind face!

Aunt Qin...

That's true kindness...

She is the one who should marry into the Jun family!

As for Yan Yueqing... every time she feigns kindness now, it disgusts Ji Li.

If it weren't for her, Aunt Qin wouldn't have ended up in jail. That seemingly cool and aloof Mr. Jun, who should have been Aunt Qin's husband, was taken away by the person in front of her.

And Junyan, since both are stepmothers, why did he choose Yan Yueqing instead of Aunt Qin?
Ji Li had mixed feelings. He subconsciously wanted to choose the Jun family so that he could subtly influence Jun Yan and make him pay more attention to Aunt Qin instead of Yan Yueqing.

However, he knew he was insignificant and his words carried little weight, and Junyan seemed very attached to his stepmother.
I'm afraid that no matter how much I say in his ear, it won't be as effective as this woman's smile!
At that point, let alone subtle influence, once Yan Yueqing discovers his intentions...

Forget it...

Aunt Qin has already been imprisoned because of her. If she acts rashly again, the outcome will probably not be good either.

Ji Li gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her small body taut and straight.

He lowered his eyes, concealing the turbulent emotions within them: "I... choose the Imperial Capital Elementary School."

The voice was soft, yet it carried a stubbornness.

Yan Yueqing was somewhat surprised: "Can you tell Auntie why?" Ji Li pursed her lips.

He knew the Jun family was better off, but he absolutely could not accept this woman's "kindness"! These were all sweet-coated bullets, paving the way for her to use him in the future.

"I want to... be with the other children," he offered a plausible excuse.

Yan Yueqing seemed to sense something, but simply nodded: "Okay, Auntie respects your choice."

Junyan keenly sensed that the atmosphere was a bit off and changed the subject, saying, "Is it that Imperial Capital Elementary School down the mountain from our house? Can I go visit Brother Ji Li when I have time?"

"Of course." Yan Yueqing smiled. "You are the host, so please take good care of Brother Ji Li in the capital."

Ji Li spoke, her head bowed even lower: "Can I... live at school?"

"Boarding at school?" The three children were a little surprised.

Tang Tang asked curiously, "Isn't Brother Ji Li going to the Jun family?"

Ji Li suppressed the disgust in her eyes and insisted, "I want to live on campus."

The Jun family is good, but it's not suitable for him.

He spent two days in this manor, and he was shocked. Such a luxurious environment... the Jun family's manor was probably a hundred times more magnificent than this place!
He cannot be assimilated into such an environment; he must study hard and make something of himself!
Only in the future... can we help Aunt Qin get justice!
Yan Yueqing didn't think much of it and agreed, "Okay, the Imperial Capital Elementary School doesn't have dormitories, but there's a sanatorium not far from it. The environment is very quiet. Since you want to live at school, why don't I arrange a suite for you at the sanatorium and bring your grandma over to live with us?"

"Really?"

Ji Li suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Even though she knew Yan Yueqing was only pretending to be kind, she was still pleasantly surprised by the arrangement: "Really...can we bring Grandma here?" Her voice was full of anticipation.

"Of course, your grandma needs to recuperate. There are professional medical staff at the nursing home who take care of her every day. If you can go and visit her after school, she will be very happy."

Ji Li was not thinking clearly, but Grandma Ji was very clear-headed.

With her there, Ji Li probably won't resist her for too long.

Yan Yueqing continued, "The doctors there will give your grandmother regular check-ups, which will be a good opportunity to observe the effectiveness of the new drug."

New drug?

Ji Li's pupils contracted sharply, and her face turned deathly pale instantly.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms.

really…………

it is as expected!
He knew Yan Yueqing had ulterior motives! The boarding school arrangement and bringing his grandmother to the capital were all excuses! Her real purpose was to use his grandmother as a test subject for drugs!

"Ji Li?" Yan Yueqing noticed his pale face and bent down with concern. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Those gentle eyes now seemed utterly hypocritical to Ji Li!
"No...it's nothing." He suppressed his anger, his voice trembling.

"So it's settled then? You'll be going back to the capital with Yanbao tomorrow?" Yan Yueqing asked considerately.

Ji Li lowered her head, turned and left without saying a word.

As soon as he entered the room, he locked the door from the inside and slid his small body down the door panel to sit on the floor.

He! Just! Knows!
Yan Yueqing is a complete fraud!
His eyes were red as he looked out the window at the scenery.

"Grandma..." her voice choked with emotion, "I will definitely protect you."

Meanwhile, at the military hospital in the capital, Grandma Ji was energetically discussing the effectiveness of the new drug with her doctor.

"This medicine works really well!" The old man's face was beaming. "I've only used it for a week, and my chest pain is gone!"

The doctor smiled and said, "This is a special medicine developed by Ms. Yan's company. According to the current clinical reports, the effect is indeed quite good."

Grandma Ji was deeply moved: "I was almost dead, and I was so worried about my grandson that I couldn't swallow my anger... If Miss Yan hadn't sent someone to pick me up, I'm afraid my old bones wouldn't have made it through this winter... She's truly a living Bodhisattva! Not only did she save me, but she also arranged for Xiao Li to go to school. When I see Xiao Li again, I will definitely make him kowtow to Miss Yan a few times!"

As Grandma Ji spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.

Since her son and daughter-in-law left, she and her grandson have been living hand to mouth, barely scraping by. If Yan Yueqing hadn't sent someone to find them, she might really…

"Don't say that, sir," the doctor comforted gently. "With proper care, you could easily live to be a hundred."

Grandma Ji wiped her eyes, then suddenly remembered something: "Oh, right, doctor, my grandson..."

"Don't worry, I just received a call saying that Miss Yan has made arrangements! Your grandson will be attending a primary school in the capital, and you will be transferred to a sanatorium near him. He can come to see you this weekend."

"A sanatorium? That must be very expensive, Miss Yan. You're going to have to spend a lot of money again..."

Grandma Ji felt really bad about it.

The doctor chuckled and said, "Don't worry about it. Miss Yan thinks highly of your grandson. Let him study hard and when he grows up and is capable, he can repay Miss Yan properly."

"That's only right!"

After returning to her room, Yan Yueqing began to look at information about Haidu.

Among the materials Teacher Jiang gave her were some old photos of Haidu.

The salty sea breeze pattered against her eyes through the lens. In the distance, the once bustling construction site was now reduced to a few rusted steel bars leaning crookedly in the ground, like some kind of unfinished ruin art.

Fifteen years ago, this place was a casino for capital. When news spread that the government was about to open a "deep-water port" here, land prices skyrocketed and speculators flocked to the area.

Her mother, Jiang Yu, also bought a piece of land by the sea, originally intending to use it for warehousing and logistics, and then resell it for a big profit after the port was built. However, the port never came, and instead, news of a policy change came.

Overnight, investors withdrew, and the value of various investment opportunities shrank dramatically, leaving those who had taken out loans to invest in the market completely dumbfounded.

There weren't many indigenous people here to begin with, and when news of the port construction came out, they sold their land and left.

After almost everyone had fled, Haidu instantly transformed from a "golden coast" into a ghost town.

During that darkest period, Jiang Yu not only did not sell the land, but instead increased her holdings—acquiring the warehouse of the bankrupt fishing company next door at a low price, and even registered a company named "Starfish".

No one understood why she did it.

"Mom, what are you waiting for?" Yan Yueqing once asked.

Jiang Yu just smiled and pointed to a location on the map of Haidu: "The tide will come back."

Now, Yan Yueqing is holding a document in her hand – the “Planning for the Haidu New Energy Industry Pilot Zone”.

The wind is blowing, but this time, how many people will believe it?
She closed the file and took a deep breath.

Teacher Jiang had her tour China's industries so that she could familiarize herself with the basic operations.

After the battle of Haidu is over, the affairs of China will come to a temporary end.

She has to go back to the Jiang family! (End of Chapter)