After five years on the run, she returns with two cute babies

Chapter 1117: A Deeply Discussed Topic

"By the way, speaking of going out for fun, we've been in England for so long and haven't taken Xuan'er out yet. Why don't you ask Mr. Xiao if our family can take a short trip nearby?"

Xiao Mingyang always tried his best to satisfy Lin Yuqing's various requests, but this time, he said cryptically, "Xuan'er has a very tight schedule of schoolwork recently, so I'm afraid she won't have time to go out and play. Therefore, I'm afraid we can't leave the Xiao family yet."

Lin Yuqing didn't seem very satisfied with the answer, pouting her red lips as she said, "Even if you're busy with your studies, you still need to rest. Staying so tense all the time will exhaust you."

"Okay, I'll ask Grandpa to arrange a short leave for Xuan'er."

Hearing Xiao Mingyang say this, Lin Yuqing couldn't help but snort, "Why don't you seem this obedient in other matters?"

"After all, we are in the Xiao family. Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake."

With a helpless smile, Lin Yuqing said, "Alright, since you put it that way, I'll wait a bit longer. By the way, if we're going to go out and have fun, how about we invite Da Zhong along?"

“Da Zhong is very busy lately, I’m afraid he doesn’t have time,” Xiao Mingyang said gently, stroking Lin Yuqing’s long hair.

A strange light flashed in Lin Yuqing's eyes, and she said softly, "But I asked Xuan'er, and he said that Da Zhong has already gone to America. Why is it different from what you said?"

Somewhat annoyed, Xiao Mingyang rubbed his forehead, thinking to himself how careless he had been to forget to tell Xuan'er. Now he was in a difficult situation.

Seeing that Xiao Mingyang didn't speak, Lin Yuqing looked up at him seriously and said, "I think it's better if you tell me the truth about some things. A woman's suspicious heart can be terrifying. You don't want there to be any distance between us, do you?"

He let Lin Yuqing sit on his lap, gently kissed the back of her hand, and then whispered, "Okay, I admit that I kept something from you about this. I was afraid that you would feel guilty after you knew the truth, so I decided not to tell Da Zhong the real situation."

Lin Yuqing's heart sank. "Is Da Zhong's condition not good right now?"

"It's not just not very good, it's very bad." Xiao Mingyang sighed softly, unsure how to explain it in a way that would make Lin Yuqing more accepting of the truth.

Seeing Xiao Mingyang's hesitant expression, Lin Yuqing felt her heart clench, and then cautiously asked, "Is he... still alive?"

"His life is not in danger. But he must have suffered a lot of physical pain at Xiao Jincheng's hands. This castle looks solemn and magnificent, but there are many tortures inside."

Lin Yuqing looked at Xiao Mingyang suspiciously and asked incredulously, "You mean, the clock is in the castle right now?"

Xiao Mingyang nodded.

Lin Yuqing couldn't sit still any longer. She stood up and said indignantly, "Then why don't we go and rescue him?!"

Seeing Lin Yuqing's agitation, Xiao Mingyang quickly pulled her into his arms again, gently comforting her, "Xiao Jincheng has hidden Da Zhong now. Even if you confront him, he'll just pretend he doesn't know anything, it'll be useless. But don't worry, Xiao Jincheng isn't willing to let Da Zhong die, because he still wants Da Zhong to serve him. Besides, it's best for us to keep our distance from Da Zhong now, so that Xiao Jincheng mistakenly thinks we've abandoned Da Zhong, which will lull him into a false sense of security and lower his guard."

Even though Xiao Mingyang's reasons were very valid, Lin Yuqing was still uneasy, feeling that she had let down Da Zhong's trust.

Gently patting Lin Yuqing's shoulder, Xiao Mingyang said, "Alright, Yuqing, the reason I didn't tell you was because I was afraid you would end up like this. Look, your worried look doesn't solve anything; it only makes Xuan'er worry about you. Have you forgotten what you told me? We must be strong, and even if we face enormous difficulties, we must face them together."

Lin Yuqing closed her eyes painfully and said, "If I were in danger, I wouldn't blink. But Da Zhong is implicated because of us, so it feels different."

With his chin gently stroking the top of Lin Yuqing's head, Xiao Mingyang comforted her, "I know you feel guilty, but it's not your fault."

Lin Yuqing bit her lip and asked, "Then what can we do for the clock now?"

“Doing nothing is actually safer for Da Zhong right now.” Seeing Lin Yuqing’s gloomy expression, Xiao Mingyang got up to pour her a glass of water and then explained, “After the incident, Xiao Jincheng took Da Zhong into custody, and we lost contact with him. But we received news from the clinic that there have been people loitering around the clinic recently. It seems they are investigating Da Zhong, or even Dr. Wan’s situation.”

Holding the cup in both hands, Lin Yuqing frowned and asked, "Since they are investigating Doctor Wan, does that mean that Da Zhong is no longer of any use to Xiao Jincheng?"

In response, Xiao Mingyang directly denied it, saying, "No, you don't understand Xiao Jincheng. If Da Zhong really had no use, he wouldn't have had the patience to investigate Doctor Wan. Instead, he would have just kidnapped Doctor Wan. I guess Xiao Jincheng couldn't do anything about Da Zhong, so he decided to start with Doctor Wan."

This answer only made Lin Yuqing more worried. She stared intently at Xiao Mingyang and said, "Wouldn't Doctor Wan be in great danger? Mingyang, we've already implicated Da Zhong; we can't drag Doctor Wan into this too!"

Xiao Mingyang didn't want Wan Hui to be implicated, so he said with a somber expression, "I know, that's why I've already sent people to guard outside the clinic. I will never give Xiao Jincheng a chance to make a move!"

Thinking of that smiling young man, Lin Yuqing couldn't help but sigh, "What is it about Da Zhong that could attract Xiao Jincheng and cause him to suffer this undeserved disaster?"

Recalling his first meeting with Da Zhong, Xiao Mingyang hadn't paid much attention to him, but he never expected that such a cheerful young man would have such skills.

With a slight smile curving his lips, Xiao Mingyang seemed to be infected by that warm smile from his memory, and said slowly, "Da Zhong is a treasure. Not only can it improve Xiao Jincheng's health, but it can also revive his family business. Do you think Xiao Jincheng will let Da Zhong go?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuqing wanted to ask Xiao Mingyang if the "Da Zhong" he mentioned was the carefree young man she knew. Lin Yuqing still remembered how Da Zhong had picked her up in a slightly worn car to take her to the clinic, his smile as bright as the sun in the sky.

Seeing Lin Yuqing's dejected expression, Xiao Mingyang held her hand and said solemnly, "Alright, Yuqing, I'll take care of these things. You don't need to worry about them anymore. You just need to take good care of Xuan'er."

"But……"

I also want to do something to help you, instead of just silently doing the work of a nanny.

Lin Yuqing didn't say the second half of her sentence. She just smiled at Xiao Mingyang and then picked up her water glass and took a sip.