229 Two Years Ago (1/2)

Lu Zihao thought it stupid that the Jins were suffering and agonizing over their self-guilt like this. The Fans were undeserving. Why let such trash affect them to this extent?

He didn't care about the relationship and betrayal between the Jins and the Fans. All he cared about was his sister's safety. Now that his sister was connected to the Jins through Jin Liwei, he thought that it was only natural that the Fans were wiped out of the picture to remove any threats to his sister.

However, he kept these thoughts to himself. He was supposed to be Lu Zihao, Jin Liwei's Fifth Brother. So he didn't say anything, giving the impression of silent support and sympathy. If Jin Liwei's self-guilt would make him a better protector to his sister, he wouldn't stop him.

When the talk began to peter out, Lu Zihao left the suite and headed to his own assigned bedroom. Jin Liwei stayed where he was for a few more minutes, trying to deal with his turbulent emotions before returning to the bedroom. He stood by the door and watched his baby girl and their kittens sleep on his bed. Popcorn opened his eyes and meowed at him before returning to sleep.

Then he walked over, climbed on the bed and lay beside his baby girl. He gathered her in his arms and pulled her close to his body, inhaling her sweet scent. His love for her was mixed with the heavy feeling of guilt.

Discovering the gravity of Fan Luo's crimes made him realize how badly he f*cked up. He wouldn't be surprised if his baby girl refused to forgive him at all. However, he still hoped that she would. And if she did, he swore that he would dedicate the rest of his life to her. He wouldn't allow anything bad to happen to her again. He would love her and protect her for as long as he could.

He stroked her cheek and showered light kisses all over her face, saving her slightly open mouth for last. Then he just lay there, gazing at her beautiful sleeping face. Her deep, steady breathing calmed him somewhat but couldn't erase the guilt and anxiety he was feeling.

Sighing, he kissed her temple before looking up at the ceiling. Memories of that fateful night rushed in his mind.

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Two years ago.

Jin Family's Old House.

It was called the ”Old House” but it was actually a mansion built by Jin Liwei's grandfather. It was one of the first fruits of his labour for founding the Jin & Lu Company with his best friend, which later became Jin Corporation.

Tonight, the Old House was decorated with celebratory lanterns and ornaments. Luxury cars kept on arriving with guests stepping out in black tie wear. The women wore elegant evening gowns and cocktail dresses, while the men wore tuxedos.

Everyone was celebrating Huang Yuyan's birthday. She actually didn't want such a grand affair, preferring a simple dinner with family and close friends instead. However, her best friend Fan Yuming was able to persuade her to hold a lavish birthday ball and to invite select important and influential figures in both business and high society.

The Jins and the Fans became even closer at this time because it was confirmed that Jin Chonglin and Fan Luo were now lovers. The two attended the ball together, arousing the envy of the other ladies who were gunning to marry into the Jin family.