Section 2

Throughout the journey, Lin Muchen drove unusually slowly. He said, "Driving with a pregnant woman on board, the pressure on me is quite significant; I have to gently press the accelerator."

She returned home, feeling restless, and did not rashly call Zhuo Yao

Li Hui was still sweetly sleeping in her seat

"Why did you suddenly come back? Is it because you couldn't make it abroad?" she joked

The Y Building project is the top priority for the Tong Group's real estate sector this year, with an investment of billions. It will be developed into a comprehensive building that integrates commercial, residential, office, and leisure entertainment functions. Zhuo Yao has devoted an immense amount of effort to this Y Building project

The man took off his mask, and only then did Manjun recognize who he was

You must be tired, hurry and take a shower to rest. I have heard about the situation on Y building, how are the workers doing now? Manjun handed him a warm towel and asked

He has his own channels to handle this matter. The building was only halfway constructed when an accident occurred, resulting in one death. He must be trying to conceal the news

She was quite surprised: "I didn't expect Jiang Zhaoyuan to know my mother-in-law as well. So, I wish you success in your blind date. I feel that Jiang Zhaoyuan can handle you; you two are quite a good match."

Lin Muchen safely delivered the mother and child to the villa in the suburbs, did not go inside to sit for a while, and drove away directly

Are you not aware of the situation? Were you not responsible for overseeing the materials from the beginning to the end?

She casually asked the nanny why there was no one at home

"I can't believe I slept for so long. Haven't you ever slept like that?" she asked with concern

She went downstairs and saw Zhuo Yao and Lin Luyun sitting in the living room discussing something

The voice sounded somewhat familiar, but before Manjun could react, Zhuoyao lightly punched the man in the chest and said with a beaming smile: "Where did you pop up from? Still the same as ever, looking unkempt."

She walked up to them and said bluntly without any pretense: "You, is this a hush money? Human lives are at stake, and you are just throwing money around to dismiss this. How is this any different from those unscrupulous real estate developers? The Y building project cannot be continued hastily; who can guarantee that the Y building will not collapse?"

She chuckled and said, "As a renowned doctor, you also have to take the path of arranged marriage, haha"

"Hi, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into you here!" A strange man, dressed in a military coat that tightly wrapped around his body and wearing a mask, stood in front of them.

Li Hui suddenly said: "Mom, what does blind date mean? I want to go on a blind date too"

The passengers on the plane began to disembark one after another. Zhuo Yao held the still half-asleep Li Hui in his arms while carrying the luggage. He opened his phone, and a text message from Ji Dong came in, indicating that he was already waiting at the exit

Just now, the lady received a phone call and hurriedly left with Butler Ni, as if something had happened at the construction site. The nanny spoke unclearly, but the implication in her words filled her with panic

By the time Manjun woke up, the plane had already landed at Shanghai Pudong Airport and was taxiing on the runway

Lin Muchen, what are you doing here! She was very surprised

"It's a disaster, you have corrupted my son!" Manjun laughed

Lin Luyun stood up from the sofa with a "whoosh," pointing at her and saying: "Are you trying to rebel? This is the Tong family; you are a member of the Tong family. Everything you eat, live in, wear, and use comes from the Tong family. Don't try to use your lawyer's airs to intimidate me. If it weren't for my son arranging things behind the scenes, would you still be able to be a prominent lawyer?"

Such a significant event has occurred, how could she still have the mood to sleep? She lay on her side, her hand caressing her belly, and murmured to herself: "Baby, Daddy is in trouble, the days ahead may not be peaceful, you must be well."

His voice was hoarse as he tiredly said: "The death occurred on the spot; the issue should lie with the cement. The contractor has been criminally detained. Now, the deceased's family and other workers at the construction site are causing a disturbance. I didn't want you to know about this matter; you should focus on resting at home. The work at the law firm can be transferred to another lawyer."

Zhuo Yao remained silent, and this attitude left her feeling quite helpless and frustrated

"Perfect, you are responsible for taking Manjun and Li Hui back home. I have something urgent to attend to at the company," Zhuo Yao hurriedly instructed, embraced her briefly, and then quickly walked out of the airport.

Upon returning home, apart from a few nannies present, Lin Luyun and the butler Uncle Ni were not at home, and Tong Tong should still be at school at this time

We have indeed been together for a lifetime," he said with a smile

He returned late at night, his entire body covered in dust. She had never seen him with so much dirt on him before

You are treating human lives as mere grass, disregarding them entirely for the sake of profit. What is money, and what is a person? One life has already been lost, and this serves as a warning. Yet you continue to collude and conceal the truth. I oppose your actions; these are illegal means. She becomes stubborn and is willing to go all out.

Upon waking in the morning, I found no trace of him by the bedside

The police are on-site extracting materials such as cement and steel bars, and there is no collapse without reason. Behind the accident, there must be issues related to cutting corners in construction materials. She looked up and caught sight of Building Y, not far from the collapsed rubble, and was taken aback. It is highly likely that Building Y also poses significant safety hazards. Can such a dangerous building, constructed with substandard materials, still be sold? Could it lead to even greater casualties in future accidents? She looked up again at Building Y, realizing the potential risks it harbors.

He stopped in his tracks, released his grip on the suitcase, and put his arm around her shoulder, making a promise like a child: "Li Hui, Mom, I will definitely come home tonight to have dinner with you"

"This is what you said, and you must not go back on your word." Manjun smiled as she looked at Zhuoyao, gently plucking a long strand of hair that was stuck to his shoulder with her thumb and index finger

Lin Luyun was particularly agitated after hearing these words: "Do you understand real estate? Do you understand the quality of buildings? You have no right to meddle in this matter, and it would be best if you stopped saying such ominous things. Building Y has no issues whatsoever, so do not spread rumors outside!"

I was merely giving my aunt face; once she spoke, I had no choice but to comply. Lin Muchen seemed to take the blind date lightly

"I am back for a blind date!" he said nonchalantly

"Manjun, you and our son should go home and rest first. I need to return to the company; there are still some matters to attend to," said Zhuoyao.

She entrusted Li Hui to the care of the nanny, and despite being six months pregnant, she still drove to the construction site of Building Y

I focused all my attention on Building Y; the building where the incident occurred was merely a public facility, so I did not supervise it closely. Who would have thought such a big mess would happen? You should get some rest; I still need to make a few phone calls to arrange things. It would be best if we could minimize the situation and not let it affect the plans for Building Y. He rubbed his forehead and got up to enter the study.

He hurriedly left the airport, surely having received a call from the construction site. He did not inform her, fearing that it would cause her concern

"Aren't you going to take a day off before going to the company? What is so urgent that you can't even take a break to change your clothes?" she asked

She has some doubts; they have been out playing for half a month, and even if there are matters to attend to, they are all arranged remotely. Why is it so urgent right after getting off the plane

"No one wants this to happen, but I have made all the arrangements. The family of the deceased is just making a fuss for money. I think we should give some money to the family of the deceased and the workers present on the day of the incident to appease them. Once things settle down, we can resume work." He took out a cigarette and lit it.

He nodded and said, "I cannot sleep; my wife and child are sleeping beside me, and with such precious things around, how can I possibly sleep"

Lin Luyun held her hands in her arms and said coldly, "Dying early or dying late, dying in the hospital is still acceptable; dying on our territory is truly unlucky. I will arrange for a few masters to perform rituals at the construction site tomorrow. Once things settle down in a few days, construction on Building Y can proceed as usual. If we miss this year's housing price surge, the losses will not be insignificant."

The person I am being introduced to this time is someone you know as well; it was introduced by my aunt. It is Jiang Zhaoyuan from your law firm, who is also a returnee from abroad.

When she arrived at the construction site on the Y floor, the crowd had begun to disperse. She only saw a pool of blood and a pair of disordered shoes revealed amidst the collapsed rubble. The building had fallen, and it had trapped people; this was her first reaction, which was also confirmed by the workers.