Jiang Yuan, Get Ready

Ji Yunchen reached out and patted Ji Ming's head.

"We'll meet again if it's meant to be. It's time to go home."

Ji Ming obediently nodded.

...

South Mountain Villa.

As soon as they arrived home, a stunning woman rushed out of the living room and embraced Ji Ming.

Her voice choked with emotion, "Ming Ming, you're finally back. Thank goodness! I was so worried!"

She anxiously checked him, "Are you hurt? Let Mommy take a look!"

Ji Ming felt a bit uncomfortable and took a step back like a little adult, trying to comfort her, "Mommy, don't worry, I'm fine. Daddy found me in time."

The woman immediately lifted her tearful face and looked at the man, "Yunchen, thank you. If anything had happened to Ming Ming this time, I would never forgive myself."

"Jiang Yuan, I have warned you. Without my permission, you're not allowed to take Ji Ming out," Ji Yunchen's gaze turned icy, with a hint of a chilling intent.

Jiang Yuan's face turned pale. "Yunchen, I'm sorry. I was too busy recently, and it's been so long since I've seen Ming Ming. I just wanted to spend some time with him and strengthen our bond. I never thought something like this would happen. Yunchen, I truly realize my mistake. Can you forgive me?"

Jiang Yuan was genuinely scared. She knew that Ji Yunchen was aloof.

Six years ago, she had arrived at the Ji Family with the expectation of becoming a real Mrs. Ji. However, Ji Yunchen had only acknowledged the child after a paternity test, showing no intention of marrying her.

The Jiang Family relied on the Ji family to get to this point, and what she relied on in the Ji Family was the identity of Ji Ming's mother.

Over six years, she had failed to kindle any affection from Ji Yunchen, who was always distant and unresponsive.

If something happened to Ji Ming, everything she had worked for would crumble, and she couldn't allow that to happen.

Jiang Yuan absolutely couldn't put herself in that situation!

Jiang turned to Ji Ming with an imploring look. "Ming Ming, Mommy made a mistake this time. Can you forgive Mommy?"

Ji Ming took a step back, feeling awkward.

Even though Jiang Yuan had always been good to him and indulged his wishes, he couldn't explain why he just couldn't get close to her.

Especially now, hearing her apology made him very uncomfortable.

He mumbled, "Mommy, you don't need to apologize to me. I don't blame you."

Upon hearing Ji Ming's response, Ji Yunchen furrowed but didn't say more.

"Ming Ming, thank you. Mommy promises that I'll never let you be in danger again!"

Jiang Yuan pretended to be touched, her eyes filled with pride.

She knew that as long as Ji Ming forgave her, Ji Yunchen wouldn't say anything more.

However, Jiang Yuan didn't know that the boy was very sensitive.

Although Ji Ming didn't understand her thoughts, he didn't like her subconsciously.

He discreetly kept his distance from Jiang Yuan.

"I remember I haven't finished my homework today. I'll go do it now!"

After saying that, he quickly left the room.

Ji Yunchen watched Ji Ming's departing figure and then turned to Jiang Yuan, warning her once again, "Jiang Yuan, I don't want to see this kind of thing happen again."

Jiang Yuan turned pale but remained resolute. "It won't."

Before she had secured Ji Yunchen, Ji Ming was her trump card. She wouldn't let anything happen to him.

"I hope so." Ji Yunchen's expression remained cold. "It's getting late. You should go back."

Jiang Yuan didn't want to leave. She wanted to get close to Ji Yunchen.

"Ming Ming just went through a kidnapping. I'm afraid he might be scared. I want to stay here and comfort him."

"No need. I'll be here." Ji Yunchen was firm in his refusal.

Jiang Yuan's face stiffened, but Ji Yunchen's attitude was unwavering.

Eventually, she left reluctantly.

After Jiang Yuan left, Ji Yunchen was about to go upstairs.

But he became increasingly restless.

He knew that even if he wanted to sever ties with Jiang Yuan, it was impossible due to Ji Ming.

Six years ago, he had been manipulated and had ended up in a woman's bed out of desperation.

Although he was unconscious at the time, he still knew that the woman had a good figure, and the sweet smell on her body made him feel a little bit appreciative.

But when he woke up the next day, the woman had disappeared. The blood stains on the sheets told him that he had turned the girl into a woman.

He had tried to find her, but the scandal surrounding the Jiang Family for pimping male prostitutes had overshadowed everything else. He couldn't trace her.

He thought he would never find her again, but nine months later, she had shown up with a child.

That was the first time he had seen Jiang Yuan while he was conscious, and it didn't stir the emotions he had imagined.

In fact, he felt a vague sense of rejection.

He couldn't help but think that the person in front of him was too different from what he had imagined, leaving him feeling uninterested.

If she hadn't been holding their child at the time, he might have driven her away as a fraud.

Over these six years, he supported the Jiang Family by providing resources and countless benefits, even allowing Jiang Yuan access to his territory.

Besides making amends for that one night of absurdity, his primary motive was to let her spend quality time with their child, ensuring that their son could experience the love of his mother.

Apart from this, there would be no further relationship between them.

He hoped she wouldn't overthink and would focus more on their child.

Just then, his phone suddenly rang.

It was his assistant, Lu Ming.

He swiped the answer button and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Sir, we've received news that Caroline has returned to the country."

"Caroline?"

"Yes," Lu Ming explained, "Caroline is a highly renowned private skincare formula expert internationally. She specializes in addressing customers' skin issues and formulating skincare products tailored to their needs."

"She can solve various skin problems like sensitive skin, damaged skin, acne-prone skin, and even provide different formulas based on various allergy conditions. What's even rarer is that each of her customers experiences a rebirth under her care."

"Since entering the field four years ago, she has applied for over 100 patented formulas. Given we intend to expand into the female market, if we manage to recruit her, our new project will be halfway to success."

"I've sent you an email with the detailed information of Caroline. You can take a look."

Ji Yunchen opened the email and briefly scanned Caroline's information.

[Caroline, a highly renowned private skincare formula expert internationally, Chinese name is Jiang Guo...]

The document contained only a few lines introducing her basic information, while the rest detailed her achievements in the field of skincare formula development.

Just by looking at the lengthy page numbers, one could tell how capable Caroline was.

Ji Yunchen immediately made a decision. "Send her an invitation now. Offer her the most favorable conditions, and as long as her requests aren't too excessive, do your best to satisfy her. We must bring her to our company!"

Lu Ming nodded solemnly. "Rest assured, Sir. I will make sure to let the formula expert see our sincerity and join us."

Qinghe Bay Community, Building A, Unit 301.

The apartment Jiang Yuan had bought with the help of Yi Yao before returning had finally welcomed its owner today.

After lunch, Jiang Xiaobao and Jiang Xiaobei took a nap.

Jiang Guo and Yi Yao simply tidied up the room.

An hour later, the room was brand new.

Yi Yao wiped her nonexistent forehead sweat exaggeratedly and said, "Phew, we've finally finished. It was so exhausting!"

Jiang Guo smiled and took out a bottle of cola from the refrigerator, handing it to Yi Yao as she sat down next to her.

"Indeed. We just did some basic cleaning, but I didn't expect it to take so long. Are you leaving tonight?"

"Of course not. We haven't seen each other for so long. Tonight, I want to stay up all night and chat with you!"

The two lay down on the sofa, chatting casually.

Suddenly, Jiang Guo received a new email on her phone.

She opened it, and after reading the content, her eyes lit up.