Chapter 131: The Whole World Will Know

Shen Yan spoke with subtle implication about the nature of Ji Yanxi’s medical condition, a topic any man would recognize as an unspeakable agony.

Ji Yanxi shook his head. "This matter... it cannot be solved."

After searching for so many years without finding a cure, he had long since abandoned hope. Previously, he had longed to stay home every day with his child, but now that the truth had been exposed, he chose to run away, unable to bear the sight of Yu Qingqing, that woman with such a vicious heart.

Shen Yan accompanied him in silence. When Ji Yanxi finished his drink, Shen Yan helped him up. "I'll take you home."

"Home? I am not going home!" Ji Yanxi’s reaction was fierce. "I won’t go back! I’m going to a hotel. You don’t need to drive me... I’ll go myself."

The thought of returning to that house made him feel nauseated. He stumbled and nearly fell, but Shen Yan caught him firmly by the arm.

"Then I’ll take you to a hotel."

After settling Ji Yanxi into a hotel room, Shen Yan sat down on the sofa. He had assumed that Yu Qingqing would bury this secret forever, using the child to keep Ji Yanxi by her side. If he had never discovered the truth, Ji Yanxi might have lived on in blissful ignorance. Who could have predicted that a woman like Yu Qingqing would be so erratic and impulsive?

Shen Yan understood Ji Yanxi’s predicament; he knew that the only way to resolve this crisis was to address the root cause. He had heard whispers of "Y," a figure with "ghost hands"—someone capable of solving any problem on earth. Yet, even Shen Yan had searched for her in vain for a long time.

Suddenly, a thought struck him: Feng Yuqi’s injury. Back when Feng Yuqi was brutalized by Shen Sheng, doctors had declared that a full recovery was impossible. Yet, Feng Yuqi was now completely unaffected, engaging in all sorts of extreme physical activities. Shen Yan didn’t necessarily expect to find Y, but if he could contact the person who had healed Feng Yuqi, was there not a chance that Ji Yanxi could be cured as well?

With this realization, Shen Yan rose and departed.

Elsewhere, Feng Yuqi had just finished comforting Yu Wanqing when he received a call from Shen Yan. He rushed over without delay.

"Brother Yan, what is it? Is there an emergency?"

"Sit down first." Shen Yan gestured for him to take a seat. "I have a favor to ask of you."

"Brother Yan, just say the word. I am at your service."

"Good. Then I won’t stand on ceremony."

Shen Yan poured a drink for Feng Yuqi. "Who healed your injuries?" He had noticed something was amiss the moment Feng Yuqi resumed his strenuous exercise, but out of respect for privacy, he had never pried.

At the question, Feng Yuqi froze. He realized that every time Brother Yan summoned him, the task he assigned was incredibly difficult. First, it was about probing the Boss; now, it was a roundabout way of probing the Boss again. The Boss had explicitly stated that this matter must be kept a secret at all costs.

Therefore, Feng Yuqi could not speak. "Brother Yan, I cannot tell you. I gave my word to that person that I would keep it a secret, no matter what."

Shen Yan nodded. "True. A person should honor their promises." He didn't rush, simply gesturing for Feng Yuqi to finish his drink. "Let’s just drink for now. There is no hurry."

Feng Yuqi held the glass with both hands, took a sip, and wore a look of profound distress.

"But I need your help with this matter."

As soon as Shen Yan said this, Feng Yuqi nearly spat out his drink. In the end, he still couldn't avoid involving the Boss. He felt agonizingly torn—how was it that he was always being pushed to betray her?

"You know the situation with the Ji family has become a scandal. The child Yu Qingqing bore for Ji Yanxi was left barely clinging to life after a fall."

"Brother Yan, that wasn't Wanqing’s doing! Wanqing isn't that kind of person. Even if she hates Yu Qingqing, she would never do something like that." Feng Yuqi defended her. "It was Yu Qingqing. I asked Wanqing—it was Yu Qingqing who framed her!"

Unfortunately, only two adults and a child were present at the time, and with Yu Qingqing sheltered by her status as the mother, everyone chose to believe her. Of course, this was exactly what puzzled Feng Yuqi: why would Yu Qingqing hurt her own child?

"Appearances can be deceiving." Shen Yan stared intently at Feng Yuqi. "Everyone has a dark side. Perhaps..."

"Impossible!" Feng Yuqi could not stand to hear Yu Wanqing slandered. He stood up in a burst of emotion, but realizing his mistake, he lowered his head in apology. "Brother Yan, I’m sorry. I shouldn't have lost my temper, but Wanqing really isn't that kind of person. Please, you have to believe her."

"Belief is useless. The law relies on evidence." Shen Yan watched Feng Yuqi take the bait, feeling eighty percent certain of his success. "Of course, evidence can also be manufactured. Yuqi, I can help you, but there is a condition."

Feng Yuqi was no fool; he understood immediately that Shen Yan was referring to the Boss. He struggled internally—on one side was Yu Wanqing, and on the other, the Boss. He could not make a decision on the spot.

"Brother Yan, give me some time. I will try."

Shen Yan nodded. "Very well."

After they parted ways, Feng Yuqi quickly sought out Ye Yaoyao and explained the situation in detail. Ye Yaoyao was stunned; it was true that the only way to resolve the conflict was to cure Ji Yanxi’s condition. However, she had no close ties to Ji Yanxi and had no desire to get involved.

When Feng Yuqi waited in vain for an answer, he knelt abruptly before her. "Boss, I know that saving me already set a precedent. I shouldn't be pushing my luck to ask you to help Wanqing."

"But... I truly cannot watch as Wanqing is sent to prison. I..."

Ye Yaoyao nodded and reached out to help him up. "I understand. Get up. I will take care of this."

"Thank you."

With Ye Yaoyao’s guarantee, Feng Yuqi felt a weight lift from his heart. When the Boss took action, there was no problem that could not be solved.

Meanwhile, having secured her status as the young mistress of the Ji family and holding Ji Yanxi’s life in her hands, Yu Qingqing became increasingly arrogant. She rarely visited the hospital, spending her days frequenting various venues and even openly consorting with other men.

When word reached Ji Yanxi, he confronted her on the spot. "Yu Qingqing, aren't you going too far? Are you really going to cuckold me so blatantly?"

Ji Yanxi struck her and gripped her throat tightly, wishing he could just end her life. If she were dead, it would all be over, and he could return to his life as a carefree, hedonistic playboy.

*Bang!*

Yu Qingqing grabbed a vase from the nightstand and smashed it against Ji Yanxi’s head. Blood immediately streamed down his forehead.

"Ji Yanxi, you want to kill me to bury this secret? Not a chance!" Yu Qingqing coughed, her eyes cold. "If I die, the whole world will know exactly what kind of useless man you are!"