Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Ning Yichu, won’t you come clean?

    Doudou’s little head bobbed up and down like she was pounding garlic, her little pigtails bouncing with the motion, which, matched with her fair and tender little face, made her look just like a sprite left behind in this world.

    Granny Li smiled, “This is a dress specially custom-made for you by Grandma. When you put it on, you will certainly be the cutest little baby at the birthday party.”

    The cutest little baby...

    Doudou’s eyes moved swiftly, clutching the princess dress and not letting go. Chengcheng was just about to mock her pettiness when she saw Doudou staring eagerly at Granny Li, gesticulating and asking, “Can I give this princess dress to Ningning?”

    There would certainly be many important people at Granny’s birthday banquet. If one wore something too ordinary, one would be laughed at.

    Old Madam Li froze, then bent down to rub Doudou’s puffy cheeks, “Our Doudou is such a kind-hearted little baby, you can give this little dress to whoever you want to give it to.”

    ...

    Unable to help herself, Doudou tilted her head and began to giggle, just like a child who had stolen some candy.

    At that moment, Li Lingyang walked in through the main entrance with a stern face.

    Old Madam Li called out to him, “Aling, didn’t you go to see Ningning? How is she doing?”

    Li Lingyang’s deep gaze inadvertently fell on Doudou, who was hugging the princess dress and laughing. He then thought of Ningning’s little face, which, from a certain angle, did bear some resemblance to the two little girls, but Ningning looked more like Ning Yichu, while Doudou resembled more a concentration of his own good qualities.

    “She has also been discharged from the hospital.”

    “That’s good to hear she’s been discharged,” Old Madam Li said as she put the starry princess dress into a gift box and handed it to him, “Doudou is worried Ningning doesn’t have a suitable dress, so she gave this little dress to Ningning. You can take it to Ningning later.”

    Li Lingyang absentmindedly acknowledged with a hum.

    “By the way, take a look at this list for me,” Old Madam Li added, pulling out two pieces of paper from beside her.

    Li Lingyang glanced at it; it was filled with information about single, unmarried, high-quality men, including ID photos, ages, family backgrounds, and current positions.

    “Chu Chu is such an excellent girl; she should also find a boy who is a worthy match. Help me figure out, which ones from this list are the key candidates to cultivate?” Granny Li said deliberately.

    Li Lingyang’s handsome face darkened as he silently sneered inwardly, “I’m afraid this list of yours won’t be of any use.”

    ...

    When the doorbell rang, Ning Yichu had just finished chopping the filling, ready to make dumplings.

    Hearing someone knock on the door, she was stunned for a moment.

    Who could be visiting her this late?

    Could it be Yuke coming back?

    But doesn’t she have a key?

    Ning Yichu washed her hands and, puzzled, opened the door, “Who is it, this late at... Li... Li Lingyang?!”

    When she saw the man standing before her, immaculately dressed in a suit, she froze.

    The suit was perfectly tailored, enveloping Li Lingyang’s proud figure, giving off an imposing aura. His stern face was grave as he looked at her, causing her voice to stutter as she was overwhelmed with shock, “You... how did you find out my address?”

    Oh no! Ningning was inside...

    She quickly left the door ajar and glared at Li Lingyang with caution.

    Li Lingyang, seeing her defensive expression, curved a chilling, thin smile on his lips and leaned in close to her with a hand bracing against the wall, “Ning Yichu, at this point, isn’t it time you explained some things to me?”

    His heated and dominating presence overwhelmed her, and Ning Yichu, not knowing if he’d discovered something, spoke with a trembling and frightened voice, “Explain what? I have nothing to explain!”

    “Pretend, keep pretending. Do I need to go in and drag Ningning out before you admit your relationship?” Li Lingyang’s voice was almost leaping out of his throat, furious that even in the face of death, she was still acting as though nothing had happened!

    Ning Yichu was horrified, staring at him in disbelief, “You know it all?”

    “The woman hiding in the bathroom this afternoon, that was you, wasn’t it? Ning Yichu, you liar! Who exactly is Ningning’s daughter?” Li Lingyang pressed her fiercely, his heart feeling clawed at.

    From what Mo Baiyou had said, he was not the father of the child. Moreover, five years ago, Mo Baiyou and Ning Yichu had no interaction whatsoever in Europe.

    “She is mine alone, I warn you, don’t even think about taking her!” Fearing Li Lingyang would take the child, Ning Yichu reflexively spoke out, but immediately regretted it, wasn’t she hinting that the child had something to do with him?

    Indeed, Li Lingyang’s sharp gaze intensified as he speculated, “You guard against me so cautiously, could it be she is...”