Boyfriend's passive-aggressive behavior, she turns the tables and makes him her backup option.

Si Nian's fingers tightened slightly as she gripped her phone. She looked at the police officer who handed her the phone; he appeared calm and composed.

Lin Tinghan's voice continued to ring out on the phone.

"I have some good news for you. Xie Jingyao has been released on bail. However... the long arm of the law will eventually catch up with him. I believe the police will soon gather real evidence of his crimes."

Si Nian never expected that Lin Tinghan would be so arrogant as to say such threatening words to her while she was still at the police station.

What backup plan did he have on his side? What kind of substantial evidence does he possess?

"I believe the police will clear his name," Si Nian replied.

"I have more faith that the police will satisfy the victims."

"..."

"Alright, we don't need to make things unpleasant over outsiders. The Lin family's car is waiting for you outside. Go back with them, Niannian. Be good, and I won't pursue this matter."

Si Nian wondered if the police could truly help her if she told them that Lin Tinghan had restricted her freedom and taken her phone.

However, Si Nian rejected this idea as soon as she turned around.

Since Xie Jingyao has been released on bail, the lawyers on the Xie family's side must be quite capable and will surely devise a better strategy.

There's no need for her to completely fall out with Lin Tinghan right now.

Lin Tinghan added, "Once I'm done with my work, I'll take you to meet your mother, how about that?"

"Um."

"Go home."

After hanging up the phone, Si Nian thanked the police officer. Then, as soon as she walked out of the police station, she saw the car parked in front of the station.

The nanny quickly stepped forward and grabbed Si Nian, "Madam! Please go home immediately."

Si Nian didn't struggle and obediently sat back in the car.

On the other side, Lin Tinghan waited anxiously for Huo Xingxiao in his office.

To his surprise, Huo Xingxiao didn't arrive; instead, he was greeted by someone he didn't want to see.

Xie Jingyao had one hand in his pocket. His tall figure was so striking that Lin Tinghan noticed him even before he entered the office, just standing a short distance from the doorway.

Lin Tinghan sat in the chair, his hands unconsciously clenching, causing his knuckles to turn white.

Xie Jingyao seemed to have no intention of entering the office; he just wanted to make his presence known and get Lin Tinghan's attention.

Seeing Lin Tinghan's wary look, Xie Jingyao swaggered away again.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to tell Huo Xingxiao's people, "Your boss Huo's office is impressive, but it's missing something. Tomorrow I'll have someone send him a golden toad. It will bring him wealth and ward off evil spirits, so that no demons or monsters can get close to him."

Lin Tinghan stared intently at Xie Jingyao's back, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

When Huo Xingxiao appeared in the office, Lin Tinghan immediately retorted, "Mr. Huo, didn't we already reach an agreement? Why couldn't my people even get into your lab today?"

"President Lin, please don't get angry. Take care of your health." Huo Xingxiao walked towards Lin Tinghan, holding several reports in his hand.

He handed it to Lin Tinghan, saying, "President Lin, I might need to hear your explanation about this. But regardless, even if a deal falls through, we can still be on good terms."

Lin Tinghan frowned as he took the report papers. The one that caught his eye most clearly was a paternity test report.

The testers were Lin Tinghan and Lin Ziheng.

Test results: Biological father-son relationship ruled out.

Lin Tinghan instinctively clenched the paper, glanced at Huo Xingxiao, and exclaimed, "This is impossible!"

How could Lin Ziheng not be related to him by blood?!

Huo Xingxiao also looked puzzled. "This result is the result of our multiple retests. There must be some oversight on your end. I know you're not deliberately playing tricks on me. After all, when we were discussing the cooperation, you confidently instructed my people to find that child to draw blood."

Looking at the paternity test report, Lin Tinghan felt his blood rushing uncontrollably, and he felt his vision blurring. He suppressed the unease in his heart.

"Impossible... I had a DNA test done with him before, and Hengheng is my child."

"The changes in bionic cell bodies are significant. Even now, we can only achieve organ bionics, not whole human bionics. Bionics is different from cloning technology. Bionics can edit genes to remove inferior cells and keep the desired parts, which requires more rigorous and perfect technology."

Lin Tinghan took a deep breath, stood up, and then uncontrollably slumped back into the chair.

Upon seeing this, Huo Xingxiao immediately called out, "Han Chen! Take President Lin to the hospital."