After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 362 Let Me Hug You

Yet, it couldn't dispel the doubts in my heart. Jiang's father's words were like a hammer blow, hammering countless questions into my mind. "When you do things, you need to use your brain." What exactly did he mean by that? What kind of murky waters were hidden behind the Song family?

I looked at Jiang Yichen; there seemed to be something unspeakable hidden in his eyes. "Yichen, you must know something, right?" I asked urgently, my voice tinged with pleading.

Jiang Yichen sighed, pulled me to sit on the sofa, and slowly said, "Actually, I've only heard a little about this matter. In recent years, the Song family has become increasingly ruthless in the business world, and the interests involved are intricate and complex. They seem to have many connections with some underground forces. If something goes wrong with this cooperation with the Song Group, we may be in a very dangerous situation."

I gasped, the Moke Jewelry I was clutching in my hand seemed to grow hot. "Then... what should we do? This is a crucial opportunity for the studio's development." I panicked. I had thought it was just a simple business collaboration, but I never expected there to be such hidden secrets behind it.

Jiang Yichen gently held my hand, conveying warmth and strength: "Don't panic, baby. Let's hold back for now. I've already sent someone to investigate the Song family's details. We must not act rashly before we have a complete understanding of the situation."

Just then, Jiang Yichen's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly got up and went to answer the call. Watching his back, my unease grew stronger. I saw him sometimes frown, sometimes respond in a low voice, and a few minutes later, he hung up the phone and walked back with a serious expression.

"What's wrong? Is there a result from the investigation?" I asked anxiously.

Jiang Yichen nodded: "Investigators have discovered that the Song family is currently undertaking a very secretive project."

"Didn't you think about that when you were bidding?" I asked Jiang Yichen curiously.

"I've thought about it, but in business, there are wins and losses, it's nothing."

"If that's the case, then I'm not worried."

Jiang Yichen pondered for a moment and said, "This jewel is so precious, yet Old Master Song and his wife have never been able to obtain it. Perhaps there is some conspiracy hidden in it. Maybe they deliberately released the news to lure us into a trap."

Not wanting to worry my grandmother, I didn't bring up the matter again at the dinner table.

After dinner, I slumped onto the sofa, feeling utterly frustrated, regretful, and unwilling to give up: "If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have given it a try. Don't you think so, Jiang Yichen?"

Jiang Yichen sat down beside me and hugged me tightly: "Of course, I believe you."

I leaned against him, feeling his steady heartbeat, and a sliver of courage gradually rose within me. "What do you think they'll do next?"

Jiang Yichen sat down next to me and gently patted my hand: "The Song family has been in turmoil lately. Old Master Song is in poor health, and the struggle between Madam Song and Song Yang is getting more and more intense. By bidding for Mo Ke Jewelry this time, we've essentially taken sides and may get caught up in their conflict."

I frowned: "What are you afraid of? I'll destroy whatever comes my way."

Jiang Yichen smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "This is the Gu Mo I know. Madam Song likes this necklace, so we can take this opportunity to win her support. As for Song Yang, I will figure out how to deal with him."

"That's really nice."

"Xiao Huai is causing trouble again!"

Grandma held Xiao Huai in front of me. He's almost 7 months old, and he's already started unconsciously calling out, "Mama."

Although they are still very young and their pronunciation is not correct, it is already easy to understand.

"Mommy mommy."

Xiao Huai clapped her hands and asked me to hold her.

"You've been at work these past few days, and she's been looking for you all during the day."

"It's all Mom's fault, Mom is too busy. I'll spend some time with our Xiao Huai now."

Seeing that Xiao Huai has grown a little bigger, I felt a pang of emotion. Time flies so fast; half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Seeing my melancholy expression, Jiang Yichen asked me with concern, "What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"

"I wasn't thinking about anything, I was just looking at our daughter."

I quickly snapped out of my daze and carried Xiao Huai around twice.

It feels like I've gained weight again.

She exuded a unique baby scent, mixed with the smell of sunshine, which was exceptionally pleasant.

"My little darling!" I gently placed a kiss on her pink, flower-like cheek.

Xiao Huai was amused and grinned, revealing her still-growing gums, and giggled. Her laughter was as clear as a mountain spring, instantly dispelling the fatigue I had felt recently due to work and the media crisis.

Her little hands waved wildly in the air for a while, then she grabbed a strand of my hair tightly, as if afraid I would suddenly leave.

Grandma watched from the side, a happy smile on her face, and said, "This child is more and more lovable every day. That 'Mom' makes my heart warm."

I looked up, tears welling in my eyes, and said to my grandmother with deep gratitude, "Yes, I am so grateful for your help in taking care of Xiao Huai during this time. I really don't know what I would have done without you."

Grandma waved her hand and replied with a loving expression, "Silly child, this is what I should do. Seeing you two so close makes me happy from the bottom of my heart."

Holding Xiao Huai, I slowly paced around the room.

Xiao Huai opened his big, curious eyes and looked around at everything, his eyes full of novelty and bewilderment.

Her soft baby hair shimmered with a faint golden hue in the sunlight, much like the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves on a winter's day.

Her gaze was drawn to the colorful wind chimes hanging by the window. Her little head turned as the chimes swayed, and she mumbled incoherently.

I followed her gaze and said softly, "Baby, look, that's a wind chime. When the wind blows, it will tinkle."

Xiao Huai seemed to respond to my words, blinking her eyes and making a series of indistinct sounds, while stretching her little hand towards the wind chimes.

Suddenly, her gaze fell on the family photo hanging on the wall, which Jiang Yichen had specially drawn when I was pregnant.

Xiao Huai stared at the painting, her little mouth moved, and she tried to say, "Dad... Dad." Although her pronunciation was not clear, I immediately understood what she meant.

“Yes, that’s Daddy. Baby, give Daddy a kiss.” I said gently to Xiao Huai.

Xiao Huai seemed to understand, nodding her head slightly, and then giggled, filling the entire room with laughter.

"Let me hug you." I hugged Xiao Huai and poured water into his chest, and soon I also drifted off to sleep.