Tomorrow is the day she has agreed upon with Fei Han. Fei Han will be giving her the proof of identity for returning to the country.

She wants to take the opportunity of visiting Xiaoyi to meet with Fei Han again.

After a few quiet seconds, Si Yuheng frowned, "One day?"

She nodded like a pecking chicken, "I won’t stay overnight; I’ll just chat and come back."

"Hmm." He turned and walked out of the room.

He agreed?

She let out a breath of relief. Sure enough, trying to please him was indeed effective.

At least it made him much more lenient with her.

Just as she was about to smile, her lips, swollen from his earlier kiss, prevented her from smiling fully.

She touched her lips.

**

The next day, people from Beiming Hall drove Liang Anya to the hospital.

Since it was a natural birth and the pre- and post-natal care was top-notch, less than ten days after giving birth, Jiayi’s body had already mostly recovered.

Apple Girl and the Little Prince were taking a nap.

Huo Group’s assistant moved two beach chairs to the lawn outside the hospital.

The assistant brought over two drinks.

The two of them, just like when they lived together domestically in the past, put aside all worries and fully enjoyed the rare leisure of the afternoon.

"How is the marine renewable energy project going?" Liang Anya took a sip of cocoa and asked.

"It’s progressing smoothly. Despite Hall Master Si’s seemingly frivolous attitude, he’s very conscientious about serious work. Beiming Hall has a strong social standing in A Country and maintains very close relationships with the government, making it a strong partner for Huo Group." Even though Jiayi was still recuperating, she occasionally heard Huo Zhenyang talk about business these past few days.

"That’s good." Liang Anya sighed in relief. As long as Huo’s business wasn’t affected and she could cooperate well with Si Yuheng, she was at ease.

Jiayi glanced at the Huo Group’s assistant beside her.

The assistant understood and immediately politely told the Beiming Hall subordinates, "Our young madam wants to speak privately with Miss Liang."

The subordinates moved a bit further away, and Jiayi began, "Anya, tell me honestly, are you getting along well with Si Yuheng here?"

Although Huo Zhenyang said outsiders shouldn’t meddle in emotional matters, she couldn’t help but ask.

What if Anya had grievances she couldn’t talk about?

"Didn’t you ask the last time? Pregnancy really makes one forgetful. It’s fine." Liang Anya, knowing what she wanted to ask, smiled playfully as she had prepared for this when she saw her dismiss Beiming Hall people.

"Last time, after George brought you back, he said you were acting strange, and went into the private forest of Beiming Hall for a long time before coming out, even telling him to not mention it to Beiming Hall’s people. Anya, no matter what, you must tell me, don’t be apprehensive. Are you having issues with Si Yuheng? If you don’t want to stay in A Country, I will..."

"Alright, you’re so naggy," Liang Anya laughed, "If anything happens, I will certainly tell you."

The more Xiaoyi showed concern for her, the more she couldn’t let her escape plans impact Huo Group.

Anyway, Fei Han had prepared everything for her, and the fewer people who knew, the better.

Jiayi, however, seemed suspicious, "Don’t lie to me. The day before yesterday, when I called our godfather to share some good news, he mentioned that when you first arrived in A Country, you often called him and Brother Jue, or messaged them on MSN to update them. But lately, there’s been no calls, no emails, and you can’t be reached by phone. Godfather is a bit worried, asking me how you are. Tell me, is Si Yuheng preventing you from contacting your family?"

"... A while ago, I did have a bit of a quarrel with him, but now it’s fine. Nothing much happened. You see, otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent someone independently to bring me to see you today." Liang Anya stammered, fidgeting with her hem.

Listening to this, Jiayi relaxed, agreeing that it made sense. Every time she invited Anya over, Huo Family would send a car, and Si Yuheng appeared entirely unwilling. Today, by sending someone to take Anya to see her willingly, it suggested their relationship should be okay for now.

After a pause, she curiously asked, "What was your argument about?"

"One time, I walked the dog without informing him and wandered into his private forest, so..."

"So, he got mad at you?"

Liang Anya muttered, "Yeah, that man is Shen Jingbing, getting so mad over such a trivial thing."

Jiayi thought about it and said, "You can’t really blame him for that."

Liang Anya was stunned. It was rare for Xiaoyi to defend him.

"Do you know how Si Yuheng’s parents passed away?" Jiayi asked back.

"I heard it was before he became an adult when Beiming Hall was still a gang in A Country, and the couple died in a battle with enemies." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Yes, do you know how that fight started?"

Liang Anya hadn’t asked for specifics and didn’t dare to.

Jiayi heard from Huo Zhenyang, "Back then, his mother went hunting in the nearby forest, was ambushed by enemies hiding in the trees, and they held her to ransom. The goal was to catch both parents. When Si Yuheng’s father went to save his wife, they both got injured in a shootout, and even after being carried back for a few days and treated, they couldn’t survive. Reportedly, the forest was initially open to the public, allowing nearby residents to hunt or picnic at their leisure. Due to this event, once Si Yuheng took charge, he closed off the forest and set up several guard posts to prevent free access."

Liang Anya was shocked.

The reason he was so furious about her going into the forest alone was not only because he feared escape but because his mother was once kidnapped there, leading to the death of both his parents?

That private forest might conceal his fear and darkness.

So, seeing her sneak into the forest alone set off his uncontrollable anger?

Did he fear that she might encounter outsiders like what happened to his mother, leading to a similar tragedy at the hands of enemies?

"There’s also a rumor, which is quite pitiful," Jiayi continued, interrupting her thoughts.

"Hmm?" Liang Anya looked at her.

"It’s said that a few days after his parents passed, it was his birthday. The couple had already prepared their son’s birthday gift but hadn’t had the chance to give it before they passed away... Allegedly because of this, he never accepted birthday gifts from anyone after that. Even if others sent gifts, he would pass them on to subordinates. Although not sure if it is true or not."

Birthday gift...

Liang Anya’s hands trembled on the hot cocoa.

His birthday had just passed.

On that day, many guests were invited; she didn’t notice whether he received any gifts.

Yet, he voluntarily asked her to give him a gift...

Back then, she thought he was cheeky. In this world, who would actively ask someone else to give them a birthday gift?

The gift from his most beloved ones, which he could never receive again in his lifetime, made him resolve to never accept birthday gifts from anyone else in his life.

...And yet, he only wanted the gift from her.