Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Can’t Let Ji Shiwang Reveal the Secret!

The doctor’s words were abruptly interrupted by Ning Yichu, who said sternly, “I am not acquainted with this gentleman, there’s no need to disclose anything about my child’s personal matters to him!”

Li Lingyang’s heart ached painfully again.

Ningning might very well be his biological daughter, yet now she’s become someone he’s “not acquainted with”!

And what was the doctor talking about regarding medical history just now?

Why was Ning Yichu so anxious?

The doctor was brought in by Mo Baiyou. Seeing Mo Baiyou’s antagonistic attitude toward Li Lingyang, he immediately understood that there were some things he should not disclose.

Ning Yichu seized the opportunity to change the topic, asking, “Doctor, may I know when I can see Ningning?”

The doctor’s face showed an apologetic expression. “The nurse will very soon bring the little one out. You’ll be able to see her shortly. The young girl is very brave, please rest assured…”

Ning Yichu choked up and said, “Thank you, thank you so much, and also thank you, Mr. Mo…”

“Don’t be afraid, I’ll be here the whole time.” Mo Baiyou steadied her stumbling figure, supporting her to sit on a nearby bench, his voice incredibly gentle.

Warmth surged through Ning Yichu’s heart, gratitude filled her eyes, and she struggled to find appropriate words to say. At this moment, she truly needed a strong shoulder to lean on.

Seeing the two casually sitting together on the bench, close and intimate, Li Lingyang’s mental balance was completely overturned. His fists clenched tightly.

It was as if a vast chasm had opened between them, separating them further and further apart.

Li Lingyang’s heart was shredded. “Su Huimiao’s matter was my negligence. I promise I will give you and Ningning a proper explanation.”

“There’s no need. She’s your biological mother. No matter how many evil deeds she commits, can you send her to prison? You can’t!” Ning Yichu’s words were sharp. “Since that’s the case, don’t come to me pretending righteousness anymore.”

Her words struck directly at Li Lingyang’s vulnerable spot.

Yet there were some matters he simply could not disregard…

The pain spread ceaselessly, and for the first time, Li Lingyang felt an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.

…

Soon, commotion came from the emergency room again.

A nurse pushed Ningning’s hospital bed out.

Ning Yichu couldn’t bother arguing with him anymore and rushed forward quickly.

Ningning had already regained consciousness, but her little face was ghostly pale, almost translucent.

Her eyes showed a trace of guilt. “I’m sorry, Mommy, I made you worry again…”

Ning Yichu’s nose tingled, struggling to suppress the impulse to cry. “Right now, don’t think about anything. Just focus on recovering. Mommy, Uncle Mo Shuai, and Brother Chen Bao are all here. You’ll be fine.”

Ningning managed to muster a faint smile. “Then… can I have chicken wings?”

“Sure, Uncle Mo Shuai will bring them to you later,” Mo Baiyou answered her.

Ningning’s big eyes darted around, and the smile on her face grew broader.

Chen Bao clasped her chubby little hand. “If you’re tired, take a nap.”

“Okay.” Ningning could barely keep her eyelids open. Murmuring, she said, “Then, Brother Chen Bao, you have to take good care of Mommy for me, ok…”

“I promise you. Rest assured and sleep,” Chen Bao said solemnly.

Li Lingyang, like an outsider, was entirely excluded, not even given the privilege to express concern, and could only watch from afar.

His throat felt dry. Clearly, Mo Baiyou’s position should’ve been his…

The person accompanying them should’ve been him.

Ningning was wheeled back into the ward, and Ning Yichu shut the door without hesitation, making it very obvious she wanted him gone.

Li Lingyang went up to the hospital rooftop and placed a call to Special Assistant Xu.

“Look into what Su Huimiao is doing. Why did she suddenly launch an attack on Ning Yichu and Ningning today?”

“Yes, President Li.”

“Also, send someone to investigate Ningning’s medical history for me!”

Ning Yichu was so nervous today, especially about him finding out–could it have something to do with the child’s background?

Special Assistant Xu responded again, then added, “After our repeated blows, the Ji Family can no longer hold on. Banks are pressing them for debt repayment, and their stock market has completely collapsed. It’s likely they’ll announce bankruptcy very soon.”

Li Lingyang’s eyes flickered with a sharp glint.

“Leak this news to Miss Ji…”

He didn’t believe that, after things had gone this far, Ji Shiwang could still keep her mouth shut.

…

The activity in the hospital quickly reached Li Jingtian’s ears.

He was seated on a luxurious private yacht, facing the ocean while swirling his wineglass. His lips curved into a thin smile, his eyes brimming with sinister amusement.

To be honest, even Li Jingtian hadn’t anticipated Su Huimiao to act so swiftly.

Now, he finally understood why Shen Jiangqing always liked to use her, treating her as a readily available pawn.

Because… this idiot was absurdly easy to manipulate!

“Young Master Ting, per your instructions, we’ve established contact with Miss Shen Jiangqing. However, you’ll only have three minutes to talk because Li Lingyang’s side is being extremely vigilant right now. One small slip-up, and the plan could be exposed,” the assistant explained respectfully, then handed over the phone.

Three minutes was enough…

Li Jingtian received the phone, and within seconds, it rang.

They had bribed a caretaker near Shen Jiangqing, using the excuse of cleaning her body to make the contact secretly.

“Li Jingtian?”

Shen Jiangqing’s voice was weak.

It was clear that her current illness was incredibly serious.

The physical toll wasn’t the worst of it–the real torture came from Li Lingyang’s relentless monitoring. She was utterly helpless, unable to call for help or escape. This kind of despair was driving her to the brink of madness…

Li Jingtian responded with a faint hum. “Shen Jiangqing, I really did underestimate you before.”

Shen Jiangqing’s heart skipped a beat, and she tentatively asked, “You know everything?”

“What else? You think I’d just sit here like a fool, waiting for you to one day grant me mercy and tell me about Chengcheng’s parentage?”

Shen Jiangqing bit her lower lip lightly. “It wasn’t intentional for me to keep it from you. It’s just that this secret is too significant.”

Li Jingtian’s gaze sparkled with amusement. “Li Lingyang is monitoring you closely now. Time is short. Considering you raised that little one for me, speak freely about whatever you need to say.”

Shen Jiangqing hurriedly seized the time. “What is Ji Shiwang’s current status?”

“She was caught by Li Lingyang’s people and is now in police custody. The Ji Family declared bankruptcy today, and my sources say she’ll be sent to a women’s prison this afternoon.”

When Shen Jiangqing heard Li Jingtian’s words, her face turned terribly pale.

Based on her understanding of Li Lingyang, this was definitely a setup to pressure Ji Shiwang into revealing the truth…

Her heart raced in panic.

She deeply regretted telling the matter to this idiot!

“Li Jingtian, listen to me carefully. Ji Shiwang currently holds an extraordinarily critical secret. If it is exposed, the entire Li Family will be turned upside down, and even our son’s status could be threatened. Whatever it takes, you must make her stay silent!”

After all, it was his own child–Li Jingtian couldn’t help but care.

“If you want me to help, then spell it out for me…”