Yu Ziyu's family of three and Shen Jianrong were arranged to stay in a suite arranged by Lili.
Shen Jianrong, visiting for the first time, stood by the window looking down and said to her daughter, "Standing here, I feel like I'm looking down on all beings. Your grandmother and your mother-in-law are extraordinary women, and your sister-in-law too, all extraordinary women who can maintain their true selves."
Yu Ziyu, also visiting for the first time, agreed with her mother, "Before, I only spoke of Jingyuan Company, but now that I'm here, I truly feel what wealth is."
Shen Jianrong turned to look at her daughter, "Do you regret it?"
"No," Yu Ziyu shook her head. "In the future, Si Ji will take a different path. As long as money isn't a problem, that's fine."
Shen Jianrong reminded her again, "You must teach the child well."
"Mm."
...
Returning to Kyoto again, Li Min and Chen Suozhu took their eldest son and daughter-in-law out for sightseeing.
Ouyang Meihua traveled with Li Liguo.
Although Shen Jianrong was staying here, she occasionally visited her elder sister's and elder brothers' homes.
She even specially asked her elder brothers to take her to see her elder sisters-in-law. She sincerely apologized to them, admitting that her attitude had been wrong when interacting with them.
Ma Xingxiang and Zhao Qilan, having become more subdued in prison, calmly accepted their sister-in-law's apology.
On the way back from prison, Shen Jianrong earnestly apologized to her elder brothers again for causing them trouble.
Shen Jianming and Shen Jianhui both said they would never blame her because she was their little sister.
The bond between the three siblings seemed to have returned to their younger days.
Upon hearing this, Shen Jianfang blamed her younger sister for not bringing her along.
Shen Jianrong waved her hand, "I went to apologize. Would it have been appropriate for you to go?"
Shen Jianfang paused, then asked doubtfully, "Then how did you suddenly see the light?"
"My eldest brother enlightened me," Shen Jianrong recounted to her elder sister what their eldest brother had said in Kufeng Mountain: "...Eldest brother has changed. After experiencing ups and downs, he sees things very clearly now. He is focused on teaching Hongsong and Hongbai. The future of the Shen family lies with the children."
Shen Jianfang breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good that Eldest Brother can see things clearly. Father will be at ease."
...
A few days later, Tian Jing took the train back alone. With her sister-in-law and aunt-in-law safe, she decided to stay in Kyoto longer. She wanted to check if Zeng Jingchu's condition had changed at the special training team.
Returning to Kufeng Mountain, it was already June 9th. County Magistrate Li came home late, and seeing the gate of their house open, he ran into the inner courtyard and the kitchen with surprise, "Tiantian, you're finally back?"
Tian Jing untied her apron. "Why are you back so late? I've reheated the chicken soup. Wash your hands, let's eat."
Li Zhengguo was washing his hands at the sink. "Where's Mother? Where are Eldest Sister-in-law and Minmin?"
Tian Jing served the dishes onto the square table in the kitchen. "They haven't returned. Only I came back."
Li Zhengguo's eyes gleamed with wolfish light. None of them returned, which was wonderful. He was finally going to have a true world for two after half a lifetime.
At the dinner table, Tian Jing 'reported' to County Magistrate Li about her trip to Kyoto and the northern province, "…Tomorrow, I will be entering the special training team for some time. I'm worried about Zeng Jingchu's condition."
"With the appearance of Ma Tever, I suspect that foreign wood-element ability users all have symbiotic plants. His movements were too quick when dealing with the Ginseng Root Strengthening Pill, and he was too enthusiastic towards me. I think he'll come knocking soon."
"I will take this opportunity to find out the source of the potion. I won't be at ease until the source is cut off."
Li Zhengguo sat up straight. "Tiantian, have you considered that because the potion can improve one's level, it's difficult to ban, much like drugs?"
"I know," Tian Jing nodded. "If using the potion truly leads to a zombie transformation, I want Zeng Jingrong and the team members to deeply understand the horror of zombies."
"Only by gaining sufficient attention can Zeng Jingrong prepare in advance, or perhaps in the future, the special training team won't fall prey to the potion's scheme."
Li Zhengguo was taken aback. "You suspect the potion is a biological weapon?"
Tian Jing shook her head. "I'm not sure, but the increase in combat power is what all those with power pursue."
Li Zhengguo had personally experienced the horror of the apocalypse. If this world were also destroyed by those with ill intentions...
...
The next morning, Tian Jing entered the special training team.
Sun Quanxiao had already been there for two days. Upon Tian Jing's arrival, he accompanied her to the dungeon.
Yulia's dungeon room had been decorated into a cozy little room with items purchased by Zeng Jingrong.
Zeng Jingchu seemed to be in good spirits, and Yulia's wounds had healed normally.
Upon seeing Tian Jing, both of them greeted her with smiles.
This time, Sun Quanxiao intended to use hypnosis. His hypnosis was not to alter Zeng Jingchu's memories, but to use it to unlock Zeng Jingchu's sealed memories.
This was the final decision made after two days of discussion between him, Zeng Jingrong, and Zeng Jingchu.
Zeng Jingchu handed Tian Jing a prepared share transfer agreement. "This is the remaining thirty-one percent of my shares."
"If something happens to me, it will all be yours. If you don't want it, keep it for me and hand it over to Jixiang later."
Tian Jing directly tossed the transfer agreement to Zeng Jingrong. "You've found the wrong person. Captain Zeng is the most suitable candidate."
Zeng Jingchu looked dejected. "You won't forgive me, will you?"
"Zeng Jingchu," Tian Jing said sternly, "I need to find out what the problem is with you. Can you stop treating yourself like a critically ill patient?"
"We haven't given up, yet you're already arranging your affairs. What do you expect us to think?"
"As for our grievances, with your health issues, shouldn't I be the one who is in the wrong?"
Zeng Jingchu quickly waved his hand. "I don't blame you. I'm very happy to have met Yulia, and I'm very happy to have given birth to Jixiang."
Tian Jing shook her head. "Everyone sees things from different perspectives."
Her guilt was not just words. No matter what, she shouldn't have taken her first life's grudges out on Zeng Jingchu. She should have hated Han Shuzhen. "To you, who didn't know the inside story, I was indeed a bit excessive. However, it's also good to bring out the hidden dangers in your body early."
Zeng Jingchu breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of who was right or wrong, Tiantian was no longer angry with him like before.
Zeng Jingrong placed the transfer agreement on a small table in the corner. "Lie down."
After Zeng Jingchu lay down, Sun Quanxiao simply looked at him. Soon, Zeng Jingchu's eyes closed.
Not long after, Zeng Jingchu began to struggle, mumbling something, and then flailing his arms. Suddenly, his arms fell limp, and he fell unconscious.
The four people in the dungeon room were startled.
Sun Quanxiao reached out to pinch his philtrum, but Zeng Jingchu's eyes suddenly opened, filled with panic and fierceness. "What are you doing? Uh, Mr. Sun. I'm sorry."
As he spoke, Zeng Jingchu's gaze had already turned gentle.
"Jingchu, I'm sorry."
Yulia apologized. Zeng Jingchu's reaction clearly indicated that he had suffered abuse or undergone some experiments during his two months with Ma Wiet.
Zeng Jingchu simply shook his head at her and then looked at Sun Quanxiao. "Did I say anything?"
"No," Sun Quanxiao shook his head. "You should rest well."