Qiansimei Headquarters.

Nowadays, Qiansimei’s industries are far more than just cosmetics, covering a wide range of fields. But the headquarters hasn’t moved and is still in the Xianglong Building.

Walking in the familiar building, Lin Tian took the elevator to the rooftop office of Bai Shishi.

Bai Shishi wasn’t working. Instead, she was leaning back in her chair, eyes closed, resting, pondering something unknown.

Lin Tian tiptoed over; he didn’t want to be discovered, and Bai Shishi indeed didn’t notice him.

Suddenly, Bai Shishi sensed someone behind her before she could turn around, her shoulders were gripped by two broad hands.

"It’s me," Lin Tian whispered.

Immediately, Bai Shishi’s entire guard dropped, she complained, slightly annoyed, "Why are you sneaking around like a thief, without making a sound?"

"Haha, wasn’t it that I saw you were too tired and didn’t want to disturb you?"

"And yet you still startled me?" After a pause, Bai Shishi said, "I’ve heard some news these past couple of days that a big shot with the surname Wang has been taken down by the joint forces of more than ten factions. Was this all your doing?"

Lin Tian opened his mouth in surprise, "You even know about this?"

Lin Tian had always been behind the scenes, and only the people at Luoyan Dock knew about it. How did Bai Shishi, who wasn’t at that level, come to know?

"Looks like it’s true. This news wasn’t something I went digging for; it just reached my ears overnight. It seems now you’re not only renowned in medical circles but probably quite famous in the political arena too." Bai Shishi’s tone suddenly became serious, "I really don’t understand why you want to get involved in political matters?"

Lin Tian bitterly smiled, "Do you think I want to be part of it? I was completely forced into it. Do you know where this news came from?"

Bai Shishi shook her head, saying, "That I don’t know. Even if I tried to find out, it might be impossible. I think it might be someone deliberately releasing this news."

Lin Tian thought about it, and it’s probably the Wang Family who would do something like this, but what’s their purpose? It’s really hard to comprehend.

"Many people are on alert for you now; the waters in Kanyue City run too deep. Even my Bai Family doesn’t dare to meddle; you better stay far away," Bai Shishi said earnestly.

Lin Tian nodded, "I understand. I didn’t plan on wading into these murky waters initially. I came this time just to tell you that I plan to take Ruyan to South City."

Bai Shishi said nothing, softly tapping her thigh, thinking about something.

"Acknowledging her roots?"

Lin Tian shook his head, "She’s not a child anymore; this kind of thing isn’t up to me, and besides, I’m not in charge of the Xu Family. Her father is ill; emotionally and logically, she should go back to see him, right?"

"You should discuss this with her. I’ve never asked much about their family matters or known much, but you better respect her opinion. After all, the Xu Family owes Ruyan a lot."

Lin Tian nodded, "I understand."

...

Later, Lin Tian and Bai Shishi together tried to persuade Mei Ruyan to go back to South City, as it was actually Xu Miaoqiu’s intention, but because it involved the Xu Family, she couldn’t say much either.

Mei Ruyan was actually still concerned about her father deep down. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have risked her life back then to become the core of the array.

After much persuasion, Mei Ruyan finally agreed to go to the Xu Family, not to acknowledge her roots, but just to see her long-ill father.

The flight was booked for two in the afternoon. Including Lin Tian, Mei Ruyan, Miaoqiu, the elder, and Nanqiu, there were five people, each with a small backpack, but no luggage. Whatever was needed could be bought directly.

...

"Lotus leaf skirts all around, hibiscus flowers bloom beside the face. Invisible in the chaotic pond, discovered only by the song’s sound of someone approaching."

"Glancing and smiling, your grace captivates me."

Speaking of South City, the first thought is of the South City women, whose image appears in the mind holding a lotus flower, with flowing hair, tender skin, graceful and charming, with a sweet voice and beauty.

There is also a poem from the Han Music Office, "South City": "In South City, you can pick lotus, the lotus leaves are so lush. Fish play among the lotus leaves. Fish play to the east, fish play to the west, fish play to the south, fish play to the north." It vividly describes the fish and rice countryside of South City.

South City, located south of the Yangtze River, refers to a region that includes five provinces, Mingzhu, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, and others, all belonging to South City.

On the plane, Lin Tian already experienced much of South City’s charming scenery, truly as beautiful as a painting.

Xu Miaoqiu had already notified her family beforehand, so as soon as they got off the plane, there was someone to pick them up.

The driver who received them turned out to be a girl younger than Lin Tian by a year, who introduced herself as Nao Nao.

She lived up to her name, lively and vibrant, like a child who hasn’t grown up yet, but quite knowledgeable.

Also from the Xu Family, Mi’Er is like a shy budding lotus, pure and flawless.

But Nao Nao? One doesn’t know who influenced her growing up, she’s like a skilled driver, able to operate heavy machinery, and very striking, with eyes that can captivate anyone.

Upon seeing Lin Tian for the first time, Nao Nao, without any hesitation towards others, cheerfully greeted with a bright smile, "Hello, brother-in-law~"

This unfamiliar term indeed startled Lin Tian, but it was not incorrect after all, considering that Lin Tian and Miaoqiu were already like a married couple.

Seeing Lin Tian’s embarrassed expression, the little girl laughed even more joyfully, unabashedly winking at Miaoqiu, and teased, "I heard that elder sister moaned from dark till dawn, her seductive voice disturbing the entire Luoyan Dock, even near causing the Golden Core experts training to almost have a backlash, hahaha..."

Miaoqiu’s face blushed slightly; she gently tread forward, grabbing the lively little girl’s cheeks and fiercely warned, "If you talk nonsense again, I’ll rip your mouth off, turning you into an ugly monster."

All of this was seen by Mei Ruyan, whose face gradually cooled down, seemingly able to freeze the air into ice.

Throughout the journey, although Lin Tian and Miaoqiu didn’t act particularly intimate, Mei Ruyan still sensed something wasn’t right between them but couldn’t pinpoint what exactly.

Now hearing Nao Nao’s words, if she pretended not to know, she’d be an absolute fool.

In her heart, she cursed the vixen and the scumbag thoroughly.

With her personality, she ought to turn around and leave without a word, yet she didn’t have the heart to do so.

Lin Tian naturally noticed Mei Ruyan’s change, feeling his head swell with stress. After covering it up all along the way, it still unraveled. Paper can’t contain fire forever.

Throughout the journey, he had been racking his brains for a reason that would allow Mei Ruyan to accept this truth but still hadn’t come up with one. This matter was really hard to say out loud!