Chapter 245 Unraveling the Mystery (Part 4)

Sang Yuwan's eyes flickered slightly, and a gentle smile curved her lips, but there was no warmth in her smile. Instead, it was like a crack on a frozen lake, concealing an unfathomable chill.

Bo Xinglan realized she had misspoke, pressed her fingertips against her palm, and said timidly, "Sister-in-law, I..."

Sang Yuwan's cold laugh gradually faded, and her face returned to its usual calm, as if everything just now was merely an illusion. Only her eyes still held a faint ripple, telling an untold story.

She paused for a few seconds before slowly speaking.

"This child is not your older brother's."

Sang Yuwan felt a stab to her eardrum and instantly lost her hearing. The surrounding sounds gradually faded away, becoming blurry and distant, as if the whole world was isolated by an invisible barrier.

At that moment, she felt as if she were in a silent world, only able to feel the roar and turmoil within her own heart.

Sang Yuwan felt a sudden sense of relief.

Perhaps, if Shen Yilin hadn't pressed her so relentlessly, she would never have revealed this secret.

With the appearance of Bo Qingmei, Bo Xingzhi's true identity was revealed.

At that time, her mindset changed.

Bo Yuanshan's scheming only solidified her decision.

She decided to give up on both the Bo family and the Bo Corporation.

Before she left, she wanted to find a reliable leader for the Bo family and the Bo Corporation.

Rong Zhi is undoubtedly the best candidate.

But now, he is the head of the Rong family in the capital.

He might not even look down on the Bo family.

After much thought, she couldn't think of anyone else who could take over.

Bo Yuheng and Bo Hanshan are no good, and their descendants are even worse.

As the shock subsided, Bo Xinglan seemed to regain her breath, hear the sounds around her again, and see everything around her once more.

As if possessed, she asked hesitantly, "Is it my second brother's child?"

Sang Yuwan looked away, her feelings complicated.

She neither denied it nor responded.

Even though Bo Xinglan's mind was still foggy, it had completely cleared up.

The child in Sang Yuwan's belly is Rong Zhi's.

In that instant, Bo Xinglan's heart felt as if it had been scalded, and even breathing felt like it was burning.

Knowing this huge secret, she felt panicked, fearful, and at a loss.

Sang Yuwan took two sips of hot water, then slowly spoke again, "Xinglan, is there anything else you want to ask?"

Bo Xinglan's breath hitched as she met her gaze, her voice trembling, "Sister-in-law, I know that Second Brother has always had someone hidden in his heart."

Sang Yuwan's heart skipped a beat, and the tea in her cup swayed gently twice.

She stared intently into Bo Xinglan's eyes and smiled faintly.

Bo Xinglan looked at her and spoke again, "That person is you."

Sang Yuwan's eyelids twitched.

Seeing that she remained silent, Bo Xinglan bit her lip and dared not say another word.

A few more minutes passed, and Sang Yuwan put down her water glass and stood up.

A blush crept onto her delicate features, and her lips were a deep red. "Xinglan, it's getting late. Let's rest."

"Mmm." Bo Xinglan clasped her hands together and lowered her head.

Sang Yu took two steps without turning back. "Don't worry, no one will bother us today."

Bo Xinglan froze, a sharp pain shooting through her chest.

-

Three o'clock in the morning.

Bo Xinglan was still awake, tossing and turning, sitting up and lying down.

Finally, she simply lay flat on her back, widened her eyes, and stared at the ceiling. She began to count the stars.

"Xinglan, your older brother doesn't like women..."

"The child in my belly is Rong Zhi's..."

"Xinglan, Shen Yilin seems to treat you differently..."

Sang Yuwan's words still flooded her ears like a tide.

She found it increasingly difficult to sleep.

She took two deep breaths and plugged her ears with earplugs.

The world seemed to have fallen completely silent.

Bo Xinglan's heart, however, could not find peace.

She tried to close her eyes and force herself to relax, but her mind was like a movie playing out. Those painful experiences, those unbelievable truths, came rushing in, suffocating her.

I don't know how much time had passed, but my mind was still clear.

She clenched her fingers and began to silently count the stars in her mind, one, two, three... The numbers swirled in her mind, but it was like an endless code that could not unlock the door to her dream.

In the end, she gave up all her efforts and let herself drift in the boundless night, feeling both a longing for sleep and a helpless acceptance of this sleepless night.

On the other side.

The same applies to the late autumn.

Unlike Bo Xinglan, her concern wasn't due to a jumble of worries, but rather a deep sense of unease.

Minglang's phone call did not reassure her; instead, it made her anxious.

Shen Yilin's blatant appearance at the Bo family's gate clearly indicated he had come prepared. His presence carried a hint of provocation.

Although Sang Yuwan ignored it, Rong Zhi still hasn't returned.

The bedside lamp cast a soft glow, shrouding everything in the room in a veil of ethereal gold. Like the brushstrokes of night, it sketched a series of silent paintings in the stillness.

Sang Yuwan's mind was like a rewind, with past experiences, future worries, and unsolved mysteries intertwined.

She pursed her lips, sat up, and leaned against the headboard. Then, she picked up a bedtime book and slowly began to read.

Buzz—

The phone vibrated rapidly, like an alarm going off.

Sang Yuwan abruptly looked away, quickly grabbed her phone, and glanced at it hastily.

"explain."

"Madam, are you asleep?"

The caller was her assistant, Xiansi.

Sang Yuwan's gaze darkened slightly, and she said in a tight voice, "I was asleep but you woke me up."

Xian Si was somewhat uneasy. "Madam, the matter is too urgent. I dare not handle it on my own."

Sang Yuwan's expression hardened. "What is it?"

"The private photos of Mr. Bo and Secretary Gu have been leaked," Xian Si said nervously.

Sang Yuwan's chest heaved violently, and her tone suddenly became stern, "Do you even need to ask me about this?"

Before she leaves the Bo family and the Bo Corporation, no scandals involving Bo Xingzhi can be exposed.

Strings is very clear about this.

“Madam, I took action as soon as the news broke. But the other side came prepared. No matter what we do, we can’t completely delete the posts.” Xian Si’s voice rose and fell.

Sang Yuwan's gaze narrowed, a chill creeping into her eyes. "Is this another masterpiece by Shen Yilin?"

After a half-second silence, Xian Si replied, "It should be him."

Seeing that her answer was not entirely certain, Sang Yuwan frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "No matter who it is, we have to find a way to solve it."

"I really don't know what their purpose is in choosing to reveal this at this time," Xian Si said.

Around three or four in the morning, most people are already asleep.

If the other party is not Shen Yilin, their purpose is likely to test him.

Sang Yuwan's pretty face was tense, covered with a layer of frost.

On the other end, Xiansi waited quietly for her instructions.

After a few seconds, Sang Yuwan spoke coldly, "It's better to guide than to block."

"Madam, what do you mean?" Xian Si asked, somewhat unsure.

Sang Yuwan said, "There must still be some people in the Ministry of Justice who are still awake, right?"

Xian Si was taken aback, then realized, "Madam, I understand."