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nTranslator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen

nAs soon as Yao Tang had gotten out of the elevator, she glanced up and followed the assistant all the way to an office. There, she could see a gold plate plastered onto the wall with the President’s name on it.

n“Miss Yao, CEO Cheng is currently meeting with someone else as of this time.” The assistant smiled and bowed her head. “He’ll be back soon, Please wait inside for a moment.”

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nYao Tang hummed in agreement and walked in.

nThe office was bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows on every side of the room. It was also quite organized. All the documented folders were neatly piled up on the desk, surrounded by tall shelves and closets. The left corner of the room, however, held a sofa and a triangular coffee table for guests.

nTilting her head, she made her way to the sofa and took out her phone.

nShe hadn’t looked at her phone all day, so the minute she did, she was immediately bombarded by messages from the group. Not finding any useful information there, she glanced at her private messages.

nThe news had spread that she had joined a hacker forum. The list would come to her door in batches.

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nShe had refused to accept the list then, but it was just to remind the people of what was at stake.

n“Yao Tang.”

nThe familiar voice was deep and magnetic. At the sound, she immediately raised her head.

nCheng Yan had already pushed the door open with Qin Hao following behind him. Holding a cup of coffee and another glass of honey grapefruit tea, he placed them on the table.

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nOnce everything from the drinks and the documents had been arranged, he strode over to sit across her figure. “How have you been?” He tilted his head. “Do you need me to prepare for anything at the parent-teacher conference?”

nThere was a sense of familiarity with his tone, as if they had known each other for so long.

n“All you have to do is to show up,” she responded, taking a sip of the tea.

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nCheng Yan’s phone immediately rang.

nUpon seeing the Beijing address displayed on the screen, his heart skipped a beat. He didn’t even wait for the first ring to finish when his finger immediately jabbed the first button he saw.

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n“Hello?” There were a few moments of silence, and his face darkened drastically. A few seconds had passed when he nodded. “I’ll be back right away.”

nYao Tang pursed her lips. “What’s wrong?”

n“My grandmother’s condition has worsened.” He took a deep breath, unable to hide the grave expression painted across his features.

nin Hao, if you’d prepare the private plane. I need to leave right away.”

n“Of course.”

nKnowing the severity of the situation, he quickly said, “Get in the car first. I’l send you to the airport.”

n“Yes.” Grabbing his phone, he glanced at Yao Tang, “I had actually invited you today for this matter-”

n“Let’s go,” she interrupted. “Tlll see her.”

n“Thank you.” His hands were trembling in anxiety. “I hope we can make it in time.”

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nAt the sound of his boss, Qin Hao couldn’t help but glance at Yao Tang’s direction. His gaze deepened before he turned away, curious as to who this girl really is. “Sir, it’s time we leave.”

nIn Beijing.

nYao Tang and Cheng Yan finally exited the airport, with the latter leading her straight to the black SUV parked by the roadside.

nThe windows slowly rolled down.

nCheng Zhou, who had been sitting by the passenger seat this entire time, spotted a young girl walking beside Cheng Yan. He raised his eyebrows in surprise. “Young Master Cheng, this girl”

nGodfather Liu said that he’ll bring a doctor over. Could it be this girl?

nHow could she be a doctor this young?

n“Cheng Zhou.”

nAs he spoke, Cheng Yan opened the car door.

nYao Tang lowered her head and got into the car. He, on the other hand, took the other side of the seat. As soon as he closed the door, he glanced at the other man. “How’s Grandma doing?”

nCheng Yi, who had just recovered from the shock of his own godfather opening the car door for this young woman, immediately started the car.

n“The doctor is treating her, but her condition isn’t well.”

nAs he spoke, his gaze was fixated on Yao Tang the entire time.

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nThe young girl was slumped lazily in the backseat, playing with her phone. She was leaning against the car door without a single care in the world. One look at her, and anyone could tell she was doing whatever she thought she felt comfortable doing.

nShe was doing as she pleased.

nHowever, her cold aura was enough to steer any gossipmonger away.

nWas this the doctor his sixth uncle had been talking about?

nUnaware of the man’s thoughts, Cheng Yan glanced at him, annoyed. “I heard that her condition had improved a few days ago. Why did it suddenly deteriorate like this?” He gripped the handle.

n“I don’t know,” the other spat out.

nSeeking a distraction elsewhere, Cheng Yan’s gaze fell on the bright rubber bands tied around Yao Tang’s wrist. His eyebrows twitched. There was something about the way those rubber bands’ placements made her wrist look even more delicate under the sunlight.

nShe could feel him staring at her without having to raise her head.

nHis gaze was so sharp that it could cut someone.

nYao Tang didn’t seem all too bothered by it. Instead, she immediately changed to a much more comfortable position and continued to play her game. It was as if nothing had happened.

nThe young girl was filled with arrogance.

nIt’s as if she looked down on every person here…

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