CHAPTER 418: CHAPTER 418: I’LL BE YOUR EYES

A long time ago, they had always stayed in Beijing and never left.

But soon, Zhao Pan discovered something new.

At that time, Cheng Lie and Yun Shifei had gone to the hospital for an eye check-up. A subordinate approached Zhao Pan and handed him a photo along with some documents.

When Zhao Pan saw the information, he couldn’t help but gasp.

So this was the real reason why they targeted Cheng Lie!

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be like this.

As Cheng Lie and Yun Shifei were waiting for the test results, Zhao Pan came in and told Cheng Lie he had something to discuss.

Cheng Lie followed him out.

Yun Shifei remained in her seat and asked the doctor, "Doctor, is my boyfriend’s eye condition truly hopeless?"

The doctor shook his head. "We still need to observe him for a while longer."

If no results were evident after the observation period, they would consider surgery.

Outside, Zhao Pan said to Cheng Lie, "We’ve uncovered that the Meng Family actually has a younger daughter."

Cheng Lie raised an eyebrow slightly.

"That younger daughter went to South City. Before she left, it seems like they severed all contact."

"It was because she fell in love with a man. However, that man was poor with nothing to his name, and Mr. Meng opposed their marriage. In the end, Miss Meng left Beijing in anger."

She left and never returned to the Meng Family.

Back then, with long distances, no telephones, and vast stretches separating them, it was easy to lose touch completely.

Cheng Lie listened quietly; there was no need for Zhao Pan to spell it out—he already had a rough idea.

"She’s my mother?"

Zhao Pan responded with a hum.

That his mother hailed from the Meng Family was something Cheng Lie had never known. But whether or not it mattered was another story—he didn’t care for the Meng Family at all.

However, this revelation made Madam Meng’s attempt to kill him all the more reasonable.

Humans are creatures driven by self-interest. She was terrified that Elder Meng would recognize him and that he’d end up fighting for resources that originally belonged to her.

Before, Cheng Lie hadn’t been aware of any of this, nor did he care.

But now...

Cheng Lie couldn’t help but reach out and touch his own eyes.

Thinking about everything he had endured during that period, the corner of his lips curved into a faint smile.

Now, he found it quite interesting.

Looking at Cheng Lie’s face, which bore a devilish grin exuding menace, Zhao Pan felt a chill in his heart—someone was definitely about to have very bad luck.

After chatting with the doctor for a while, Yun Shifei grabbed the report and walked out. Zhao Pan had already left, while Cheng Lie asked her, "Did you learn anything?"

Seeing Cheng Lie like this, Yun Shifei felt annoyed. He was the one who was sick; how could he be so nonchalant about himself?

"The doctor said you need to protect your eyes as much as possible during this period." She spoke while reaching out to hold Cheng Lie’s arm, "Don’t worry. During the time you can’t see, I’ll be your eyes."

So please stop looking for Wen Lin, okay?

Recalling the day Cheng Lie had been so intimate with Wen Lin—even though she knew he was only acting—it still left a sour taste in Yun Shifei’s heart.

She realized her jealousy had grown stronger, though she wasn’t sure when.

Thinking about it made her feel slightly frightened.

When Cheng Lie heard Yun Shifei utter these words so casually, a smile crept into his eyes beneath his sunglasses.

He said, "Okay."

Since Cheng Lie’s vision wasn’t in great shape, they returned home after their hospital visit.

Yun Shifei began working on Cheng Lie’s computer. Although she couldn’t return to South City, she had informed her father and Sun Xiaoqi that once they finished photographing their product images, they should send them to her so she could edit them.

Seeing Yun Shifei busily absorbed on the computer, Cheng Lie couldn’t resist asking, "Are you doing things from your past life again?"

Yun Shifei responded with a noise of affirmation. "This will be very trendy in the future."

Originally, Cheng Lie had introduced this concept from abroad. But this life, it became something they were working on together.

Yun Shifei felt a bit embarrassed to tell Cheng Lie.

Of course, she had integrated and refined it a little to suit her own ideas.

Although Cheng Lie couldn’t see clearly, he could sense Yun Shifei’s movements.

All he could hear were the clacking sounds of the keyboard and the occasional clicks of the mouse. Sensing her engrossed focus on her work, he couldn’t help but smile.

He realized that in recent days, he had been smiling more and more often.

After working tirelessly for half a day, Yun Shifei stepped away from the computer, only to find her back and waist aching.

Adapting to workplace life ahead of time, Yun Shifei sighed—it’s truly not easy.

She’d already started uploading the products, and it felt so difficult thinking about it all.

If she had to handle every single step herself, it’d be incredibly tough; she thought she ought to hire an employee.

With her small savings, hiring someone wouldn’t be too hard.

Turning back, she saw Cheng Lie handing her a glass of milk.

She took the glass and drank a few sips, then glanced at Cheng Lie. "Even though you can’t see, it doesn’t seem like it’s affecting your dexterity much?"

Cheng Lie murmured in agreement.

He could only make out a blurry shadow, but it was enough.

Yun Shifei wrapped her arms around Cheng Lie. "But I still hope your eyes get better soon. Xiao Lie has suffered so much already, and to go through pain here again—it truly breaks my heart."

She genuinely felt distressed over Cheng Lie’s current circumstances.

Cheng Lie’s deep, dark eyes locked onto Yun Shifei as he reached out to stroke her hair. "Don’t worry. No matter how hard anyone tries to bully me now, it won’t be so easy."

The next day, Cheng Lie decided to visit Elder Meng.

He wouldn’t reveal everything right away—instead, he arranged for Qin Chi Jin to accompany him.

Qin Chi Jin, while grumbling outwardly, was clearly furious and agreed to cooperate with Cheng Lie’s plan.

After all, how dare the Meng Family be so blind as to target someone under his protection?

Whatever method they’d used to coerce his people into submission wouldn’t go unchecked.

Thinking about it brought a smirk to Qin Chi Jin’s face.

He too wanted to see Madam Meng’s expression when faced with them—how astonished would she be?

Zhao Pan drove them toward the suburbs of the city, where Elder Meng resided.

Unlike other families, the Meng Family maintained a more secluded lifestyle. Even the Qin Family rarely interacted with them.

If not for this matter, Qin Chi Jin reckoned he wouldn’t have visited Elder Meng either.

Nevertheless, Elder Meng and the Qin Family had shared some ties in the past, so occasional visits weren’t entirely uncommon.

Elder Meng was now eighty years old. Thanks to consistent physical exercise, he appeared relatively healthy despite his advanced age.

Upon hearing the butler announce the visit of the Qin Family’s fourth son, he welcomed them inside.

Elder Meng lived with Madam Meng. In the past, their entire family had resided here, but as their children grew older and work became a factor, they moved to the city during weekdays, returning only on weekends for family gatherings.

Of course, there were always some of their children who stayed behind to care for him.

His second son and daughter-in-law had opted to live with him and Madam Meng full-time.