Li Mochan put down his chopsticks and gazed at him with a profound look, "Whether Asheng has a girlfriend or not is his business, what does it have to do with you?"

"I..." Ji Mingqian’s face changed slightly as he blurted out, "If he gets a girlfriend, he must treat us to a meal, Li Mochan and Feng Yi have been conned by him for many meals already."

The smile at the corner of Li Mochan’s lips became more intriguing as he shifted his gaze, "If you’re curious, you should ask him yourself."

Gu Xinuo clicked her tongue, "No way, Aqian, you even care about the cost of a meal, you’re too stingy."

Ji Mingqian lifted his chin slightly, with a touch of pride, "That’s right, I am stingy, it’s none of your business."

...

Mo Lingling finally woke up early in the morning, eager to escape from the apartment.

Upon going downstairs, she discovered that the people guarding the door had disappeared, leaving only one caretaker.

A look of joy appeared on Mo Lingling’s face as she turned to the female caregiver, "Did someone come by this morning?"

The female caretaker nodded and handed her an envelope, "Mr. Chu came early this morning. He told me to give this to you, saying that you should find a place to live on your own and to look after yourself from now on."

Hearing that Chu Chen had come and gone, Mo Lingling couldn’t help feeling regretful; she should have gotten up even earlier.

Missing him this time, she didn’t know when she would have the chance to see him again.

She reached out to take the envelope, opened it, and inside there was only a bank card and a small piece of paper.

Mo Lingling held the piece of paper, and upon seeing the series of phone numbers written on it, an excited smile spread across her face.

He must still have her in his heart; that’s why he left her a bank card and a phone number. She knew all those years of affection were not in vain, he still couldn’t let go of her.

Now that he and Gu Xinuo had fallen out, her chance was even greater. As long as she tried a little harder, he would surely accept her.

Mo Lingling’s lips curled, clutching the envelope as she ran back upstairs.

...

Upon returning from outside, Ji Mingqian saw the suitcases in the living room and was slightly surprised.

One, two...

Is this a move?

"Whose suitcases are these?" Throwing his car keys on the table, Ji Mingqian sat on the sofa.

"They belong to Ajiu and the others, and mine as well," Gu Xinuo said, her gaze not leaving the computer screen as she worked on documents for the headquarters.

Ji Mingqian was surprised, "Yours? Where are you going?"

"After Mo Lingling leaves the apartment, she will definitely pass a message to the people behind her. We’ve played half of the game; naturally, we have to continue playing. I’ll live in state S for a while," Gu Xinuo explained.

Ji Mingqian asked, "What about Achen?"

"Achen, of course, will stay at the headquarters. Do you think he would go with me?" Gu Xinuo gave him a sidewards look, "Big brother, can’t you bring your brains with you when you come back? "

If Chu Chen followed her to state S, then there’d be no point in her leaving; right now, they simply couldn’t be in the same place.

"Has the Sapphire been sent to Charles?"

Ji Mingqian nodded, "Just had someone send it over, we should get news in a day or two."

At this moment, Li Mochan and Ye Jiuliang came downstairs, both dressed neatly, clearly ready to go out.

Ji Mingqian turned his head to look at the two, his gaze falling on Ye Jiuliang, "Ajiu, are you two going back to country M?"

Ye Jiuliang raised an eyebrow, "Want to come with us?"

Ji Mingqian smiled wryly, "Of course, have you forgotten what day it is the day after tomorrow?"

"The day after tomorrow?" Ye Jiuliang was momentarily confused.

"It seems the saying ’pregnancy makes you dumber for three years’ is indeed true," Ji Mingqian teased.

"Have you forgotten about the biennial motorcycle race event?"

It was a world-class event where Ye Jiuliang made his name. It was the battlefield that countless racers were desperate to enter.

"It’s a shame that Black J will miss the race this time." As he spoke, his gaze landed on her flat abdomen.

Ye Jiuliang pursed her lips, thinking of her big motorbike.

She lifted her head to look at the person beside her, with a hint of melancholy in her eyes, "I want to play too."

Going there wasn’t just about competing for ranking, but to enjoy the excitement of the race.

Li Mochan shot Ji Mingqian a cold glance, talking about exactly what should have been avoided. He’d show him.

He looked down at the little one snuggled into his embrace, his thin lips slightly curving, "Once the kid is born, I’ll go with you."

"Not taking the kid with us?" Ye Jiuliang’s smile blossomed.

"Just the two of us," he agreed readily, only to realize later how the phrase "it’s so tempting" was written.

"Wait for me, you two, I’ll pack my bags," Ji Mingqian said as he ran upstairs.

Li Mochan reminded him, "Our house doesn’t come with free food and lodging."

"Don’t flatter yourself, I wasn’t planning on staying at your place," Ji Mingqian shouted from the staircase.

Ye Jiuliang walked over to Gu Xinuo, patting her on the shoulder, "Be careful when you go to S State on your own."

Closing her laptop, Gu Xinuo looked up at her, "You be careful yourself, you’ve still got one in the oven. I’ll come visit you in a few days."

Ye Jiuliang let out a teasing laugh, whispering to her, "Casino or bar?"

"I think either is fine," Gu Xinuo said with a squinty smile.

Ye Jiuliang laughed, "Then it’s a deal."

Gu Xinuo made an "OK" sign with her hand, and they shared a smile.

When Ji Mingqian came down with his luggage, Ye Jiuliang and Li Mochan were no longer in the living room.

Looking at the still present luggage, he asked, puzzled, "Anuo, where did they go?"

Gu Xinuo sipped her coffee, a playful smile at the corner of her lips, "Do you really think Ajiu would let Mo Lingling off the hook that easily?"

With her master’s grave destroyed, how could Ajiu let Mo Lingling live comfortably?

"She went to settle the score with Mo Lingling?" Ji Mingqian paused.

Gu Xinuo hummed affirmatively.

...

The weather in Country Y was always unpredictable, but after a fine drizzle, the sky cleared up.

The wet ground, the yellow fallen leaves floated on the surface of the water.

As soon as she left the apartment, Mo Lingling took her bank card to go shopping. Coming out of the shopping center, her clothes were completely refreshed and even her hair was styled.

In her hands were shopping bags, all marked with famous brands.

Opening the car door, she placed the shopping bags inside the vehicle.

As she moved to the other side, just as her hand touched the car door, an ice-cold hand suddenly reached from behind and inescapably covered her mouth.

"Don’t move, or your little life will be in danger," a hoarse voice whispered in her ear, causing Mo Lingling’s face to pale.

The next moment, the man dragged her away from the garage.

Small golden beams of light fell into the alley, illuminating the mottled marks on the walls left by time.

"Screech—"

The noise of an urgent car brake sounded, and a black van stopped at the entrance of the alley.

The van door opened, and Mo Lingling was shoved out.

Teetering in her high heels, she stumbled and stepped into a puddle, splashing the gray mud.

"Ah."

Mo Lingling stared at the mud splashed on her leg, unable to suppress her frustration.

"Who the hell are you, and why did you kidnap me?"