Shen Wanyin looked out the window, and after a moment she spoke.

"Because killing a child outright and raising a child to adulthood and then making them disappear are two different things."

She didn't turn around.

"The former leaves too many traces, while the latter is more like an accident."

They didn't need him to live, nor did they need him to die too soon.

All I need is for him to live and not come back.

Bai Tao lowered her head and gently took Pei Jin's hand, which was sticking out from under the covers.

"So...someone is worried about Pei Jin going back."

Shen Wanyin nodded.

"The person in charge of this generation has basically been decided, but it hasn't been decided which family to marry into. You've met him, Xie Lingyun."

Bai Tao was somewhat surprised; Xie Lingyun didn't seem like...

"It wasn't him."

Shen Wanyin shook her head.

When Pei Jin was born, Xie Lingyun was only three years old and didn't remember anything.

Moreover, Pei Jin was sent away as soon as he was born.

The only people who wouldn't want Pei Jin to go home at this time are those who know of his existence and are worried about his return and the loss of power.

Looking at Pei Jin's face, Bai Tao realized that large families were far too complicated.

"That's something he should have always had."

Even after he found out, he never thought of arguing about it.

Since the outcome is the same whether we fight or not,

Bai Tao raised her eyes, her gaze resolute.

"Then I want everything that should belong to him."

Shen Wanyin turned her head to look at her back. If she had been that brave back then, would everything have turned out differently?

Pei Family Private Hospital

Yang Man stood in the corridor. Pei Che's leg was broken, and his arm bone was fractured, but it could be reattached.

But that part was injured by the white peach, so she will never be able to have children again.

Pei Che was still undergoing surgery. After confirming that his condition had basically stabilized, Yang Man rushed home to the Pei family's second-floor study, turned on the computer, and logged into the encrypted email address.

"That little bitch dares to swagger over me? I'll teach her a lesson."

For so many years, Yang Man has been the one in contact with Shu Guangna. Shu Guangna has her own asset account overseas, and Yang Man has always been in contact with her through this overseas account.

Yang Man ran to the study on the second floor, turned on the computer, and was clearly captured by a pinhole camera on the bookshelf behind her.

She didn't notice that on the side of the bookshelf, an inconspicuous pinhole camera was pointed at her movements and the computer screen.

Shu Guangna consistently prevented Yang Man from calling her directly.

But this time Yang Man didn't care about anything else and dialed the same number repeatedly like a madwoman.

She sent a text message to that number.

[I have something important to tell you about Pei Jin.]

Then Shu Guangna ordered someone to answer the phone.

When the other party answered, Yang Man's voice was filled with barely suppressed panic.

"Hello, hello, Mrs. Shu,"

Yang Man's loud shout came from the other end of the phone, making Shu Guangna frown.

"What is it? Didn't I tell you not to contact me?"

Yang Man knew her voice was a bit loud and, fearing she might frighten the important person, lowered it further.

"Yesterday, Xiao Che received your order to send someone to run over Pei Jin and Bai Tao with a car."

Pei Jin is currently in the hospital and hasn't woken up yet, but Bai Tao hit Xiao Che.

Mrs. Shu, Xiao Che is doing all this for you; you can't just ignore him.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a calm and unhurried voice.

"Pei Jin is in the hospital? He's still not awake?"

Pei Shengli had already sent people to investigate that morning. Pei Jin was hospitalized in an ordinary people's hospital, which scared them so much that they really thought Pei Jin had gotten close to some big shot.

Yang Man, as if she had found a way to gain credit, embellished the story further.

"Yes, yes, he's not awake yet."

We've confirmed it; he hit his head and is dying.

There was no response.

Shu Guangna smiled, thinking, "So these few good-for-nothings are still somewhat useful."

White peach?

She had met him a few times; he was quite pretty, but too spoiled, and the Bai family wasn't well-off.

"Bai Tao? Is she Bai Zhongjing's daughter?"

"Yes, yes, yesterday she went crazy and barged in with a stick, smashing everything she could find in the house, Xiao Che."

Yang Man paused for a moment, then continued crying.

"The doctor said that Xiao Che can no longer have sex!"

"Waaaah, our Pei family has been wiped out because of you! You must stand up for Xiao Che! He did all this—"

Before he could finish speaking, Shu Guangna interrupted him.

"What nonsense are you talking about? If you've been beaten up, call the police. I'll handle it."

Yang Man understood what Shu Guangna meant, hung up the phone, and immediately called the police.

At 15:37 PM, Bai Tao was stopped in the corridor outside the ward.

He held his ID card directly in front of her, his tone devoid of any unnecessary formalities.

"Hello, are you Miss White Peach?"

Bai Tao nodded.

"it's me."

"Someone said you broke in illegally last night, were carrying a weapon, and intentionally injured someone. Please come with us."

The other person seemed prepared for her to resist and took a step forward.

Bai Tao didn't react much and just followed them away.

The people who arrived were somewhat surprised. Their superiors had specifically warned them beforehand that the girl was dangerous and might engage in extreme behavior, and that they could take appropriate action.

But Bai Tao didn't struggle at all. She just got into the car, sat in the back seat, and quietly looked out the window.

Shen Wanyin clenched her fists in the hospital room. After confirming that Bai Tao had been taken away, she immediately made a video call.

"Have you found evidence of Shu Guangna's collusion with them? Quickly!"

On the other end of the video is the overseas programming team of the Shen Group, who are tracking Shu Guangna's overseas assets and information exchanges.

Two hours later, a message popped up on the screen indicating that loading was complete.

"Alright, boss."

Shen Wanyin slammed her hand on the table, breathed a sigh of relief, and glanced at Old Li standing beside her.

"Everyone, compile a list of those working overtime. Five million per hour, pay out now."

Bai Tao has been locked in the interrogation room. She hasn't had a chance to speak since she came in, and her phone has been confiscated.

She was handcuffed to a chair, and no one spoke to her.

She kept adjusting her breathing, her eyes stinging, but she wouldn't allow herself to shed tears.

-

Shen Wanyin looked at the information uploaded to the computer and dialed Shu Guangna's private phone number.

Shu Guangna glanced at the caller ID; the location was in the same city, but she had never seen the number before.

She hung up angrily, frowning.

Her phone shouldn't be able to get through to spam calls.

The next second, a text message popped up, listing her overseas assets and projects in great detail, with a link attached at the end.

She didn't dare to open it.

The phone rang again; it was the same number as before.

She answered the phone, her tone displeased.

"Who are you?"

"Sister-in-law, how have you been?"

Hearing that long-lost voice, Shu Guangna gripped the phone receiver tightly.

She did indeed return, but she was Shu Guangna, the mother of the future head of the Xie family. She picked up the rose tea in front of her.

"It's been a long time! I wonder what brings you here, sister-in-law?"

Bai Tao had already been detained for two hours, so Shen Wanyin didn't have time for pleasantries and went straight to the point.

"Shu Guangna, do you know why I'm looking for you?"

"I will personally visit Jiahe's parents and Pei Jin's grandparents to discuss the score between us after I have settled it."

She glanced at the time.

"I have found out about your overseas assets over the years. It's 6 p.m. now, and the European market is bustling at this time."

From now until Bai Tao returns completely intact, everyone in my market will target you.

I can guarantee that from this moment on, you will lose money every minute, a million per minute.

If you think this small amount of money is nothing, I can even make you go bankrupt by paying out of your own pocket.

Shu Guangna gripped her phone tightly.

"Are you crazy?"

Shen Wanyin did not back down. She was no longer the little girl who spoke softly and gently to please the Xie family years ago.

"You don't need to worry about me; my overseas assets are definitely more than yours."

If you still don't care, at 9:30 PM tonight, when the market in Country A opens, I will make you lose all your assets in Country A.

Even if I lose five million every minute, you'll go bankrupt before me.

She paused.

"All my overseas assets are available for you to use. You can go online and take a look."

Okay, you can start releasing the people now.

The phone hangs up.

Shu Guangna's heart leaped into her throat, and she immediately dialed another number.

"You didn't touch the person we just arrested, did you? Release her immediately and take her back to the hospital, quick."

Footsteps echoed in the corridor, growing closer and closer.

The interrogation room door opened from the outside, and someone walked in, their tone much more polite than when they arrived.

"Miss White Peach, you can leave now."

Bai Tao raised her head, glanced at him, and walked out of the interrogation room.

Her legs were trembling slightly, but she tried her best to appear normal.

Great, they won.

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