After dropping a comment, Dan Hanjie didn’t say anything further and carried Tingye out.

Ye Zhanxing anxiously watched his grandson, his fists clenched, wanting to sit up.

Too weak, he fell back heavily.

Looking eagerly at the door.

Just one more glance, even if it’s just one more...

...

Outside the ward.

Diwu Zexuan adjusted the glasses on his nose, a smile playing on his lips.

He pointed his long finger at little Tingye’s nose.

"You wouldn’t believe it, this little kid is much more effective than I am. You didn’t see Ye Zhanxing’s eyes just now; that desperate longing to survive, never so intense."

People are greedy.

When they can’t see, they hope for a single glance.

Once they’ve had that glance, they want a second, a third... even to keep by the side of the ones they care about.

"I’ll leave him to you."

Dan Hanjie’s seductive eyes flashed; holding the little guy in one arm, he pocketed the other hand and turned to leave.

He’s been out too long; Qin Youxuan should be back by now.

...

Private villa.

The spacious living room was neat and bright.

Sunlight spilled in from the windowsill, a shimmering glow reflecting on the floor.

Yao bent respectfully, standing in front of the sofa, never daring to meet the gaze of Qin Youxuan sitting there.

His stern face was filled with unease, constantly looking towards the door.

Mr. Jie, Mr. Jie, why aren’t you back yet...

He’s about to crack!!!

"Where did you say Dan Hanjie took Tingye?" Qin Youxuan took a sip of water, almost spitting it out.

"Madam, Mr. Jie took the young master to an amusement park, said he wanted to nurture their father-son relationship."

Yao’s hands were clasped in front of him, responding diligently.

The icy expression on his face betrayed no emotion, but inside he was on the brink.

Facing Qin Youxuan’s surprised gaze, Yao felt the words he spoke seemed like a joke.

For Mr. Jie and the young master competing for Madam’s favor, the father and son were always at odds; if Mr. Jie took the initiative to take the young master to an amusement park, he would also believe the sky was falling.

"Yao, are you joking with me?"

Dan Hanjie actually taking Tingye to an amusement park, Qin Youxuan pressed her brows.

She must have been too exhausted from going out, her hearing declining.

"Madam, it’s true. Dan Hanjie just took the young master out, said they’d be back soon." Yao stood upright, the less Qin Youxuan believed, the calmer he appeared.

From his face, you couldn’t catch a speck of deceit.

"..."

Hearing Yao say they’d be back soon, Qin Youxuan reluctantly believed him a bit.

Dan Hanjie wasn’t patient; making him entertain a child is harder than running a company.

As soon as they finished speaking, they saw Dan Hanjie carrying the sleeping little Tingye, stride in from outside the door.

"When did you say they left?" Qin Youxuan got up from the sofa, just about to step forward to greet them when she suddenly remembered something, abruptly turning to Yao.

Her gaze was probing.

"..." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Yao’s nerves tightened, feeling utterly wretched.

Mr. Jie, you came back at the wrong time; he’s about to be killed by Madam’s gaze!

"Let the nanny carry Tingye upstairs, handle him gently." Dan Hanjie’s deep voice carried a touch of tenderness.

Just as he was going to pass the little Tingye in his arms to the nanny, Qin Youxuan couldn’t help but step forward and take the little guy from him.

She kissed his forehead, then raised her head to ask Dan Hanjie.

"Where did you both go? Why are you only back now."

This question was a trap; hearing it, Yao immediately tensed up, anxiously looking at Dan Hanjie.