He didn’t want his son to follow in his footsteps, to continue burying himself in this deep pit.
However, he also knew that even if he didn’t give this command, the mont he saw this child, he understood—no one in the Duan Family could restrain him. This child’s ruthlessness far exceeded his own; he would never allow himself to be manipulated.
Later, he sent people to investigate his living environnt seriously.
He found out about the Ruan Family and also learned about...the little girl standing before him.
As a man in power, and moreover, the head of the Duan Family, Duan Qianyang was well aware of how dangerous it was for a man to have a weakness by his side.
At that ti, he thought the boy was still too young—Ruan Jiaojiao, such an obvious and glaring weakness laid bare for everyone to see, and yet he didn’t fear anyone using it against him.
But now...seeing him personally bring this weakness right before him.
Duan Qianyang finally understood—that compared to this child, it was he who was truly younger.
Bringing Ruan Jiaojiao to him was a blatant warning—a warning to him, a warning to everyone. This was his weakness, and he wasn’t afraid of anyone knowing it. Because even if it ant going to his death, he wouldn’t allow her to suffer any harm. He wanted them to understand that if anyone dared touch her, he would be fully capable of making them all perish!
Thinking about this, Duan Qianyang couldn’t help but let out a faint sigh.
He took the tea handed to him, drank a sip, and only then managed to suppress his cough.
Perhaps because of the coughing, his complexion seed sowhat rosier. As he gently rubbed the teacup, he asked, "Are you really not planning to return? The Duan Family can offer you better conditions, and in the future, you could co back."
If this question were asked to Xiu Xi himself, perhaps Xiu Xi would agree.
But the question was posed to the "silly wolf," and the answer was naturally a resounding no.
When it ca to protecting his little cat, he had never relied on anyone else. He ca to this world for her. Apart from guarding her, there was nothing more important.
To leave her in exchange for better future prospects—that would be flipping priorities upside down.
When Ruan Jiaojiao heard Duan Qianyang’s words, she beca visibly anxious, worried that Xiu Xi might waver, and carefully reached out to grab his hand.
Feeling her unease, Xiu Xi gently squeezed her small hand and replied to Duan Qianyang, "No need."
As he spoke, he looked at the Lingzhi he carelessly placed by his side and added, "Rember to drink a little every day; it can save your life."
After saying that, he ignored Duan Qianyang’s reaction and led Ruan Jiaojiao out of the hospital room.
The entire visit lasted less than five minutes.
In the room, Duan Qianyang stared at the small packet on the hospital bed for a long ti, almost dazed, before faintly curling the corners of his mouth and letting out a quiet sigh. How could he dare to die so easily...
After leaving the hospital room, Ruan Jiaojiao and Xiu Xi got into the car, and only then did Ruan Jiaojiao let out a small breath of relief.
She shuffled over to Xiu Xi’s side, grabbed his hand resting by his side, and said with a bright smile, "Brother Xi, you’re so wonderful."
After their last separation, Ruan Jiaojiao had co to understand that this silly wolf’s place in her heart had always been equal to or even higher than that of anyone in the Ruan Family!
That’s why she was truly frightened that he might decide to return to the Duan Family.
Xiu Xi didn’t respond with words, rely tightened his grip on her small hand.
When they returned to the Shu Family’s residence, Shu Old Master, being familiar with the Duan Family’s car insignia, knew they had gone to the Duan Family. He had been quite nervous, but upon seeing them return, he imdiately breathed a sigh of relief.
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