Tan Si is good in every aspect, but he's just too kind.
Sometimes, being overly kind isn't necessarily a good thing in this world.
Moreover...
How could such a kind Tan Si protect Qing Mian well...
Chen Yu'an sighed, withdrew his gaze, looked at the documents in his hand, and dialed Ji Bai's number.
Half an hour later.
Ji Bai rushed to Ming An Group in a hurry.
After reading the materials Chen Yu'an gave him, his face looked rather grim.
He stood beside the desk, his gaze falling on Chen Yu'an.
"So, you've known from the very beginning that there aren't two personalities in Qing Mian's body?"
Ji Bai's tone wasn't good.
If Chen Yu'an had known this long ago but didn't tell him, and even let him plunge headlong into the wrong research direction, Ji Bai would really turn against him.
"About 50% sure."
Chen Yu'an answered his question.
It was just his speculation.
Moreover, Wei Jianguo hadn't shown him this report back then. He only found it by chance, and the materials he found at that time were incomplete.
So he wasn't quite sure.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have established a research institute to develop medicine for Qing Mian.
Hearing Chen Yu'an's answer, Ji Bai heaved a sigh of relief, but at the same time, new doubts arose.
"So, what do you want to tell me by asking me to come here today?"
Chen Yu'an looked at Ji Bai seriously.
"I suspect that the reason for Qing Mian's memory problems isn't a genetic disease."
Ji Bai frowned slightly but didn't say a word, signaling Chen Yu'an to continue.
"I suspect... Qing Mian was hypnotized."
As soon as the words were out, Ji Bai's expression instantly froze.
After a long while, he forced a smile and said, "Yu, this kind of joke isn't funny. If Qing Mian was hypnotized, when did it start? You know that since you adopted her, you've always kept a close eye on her. Even if someone really wanted to hypnotize her, they wouldn't have the chance."
"So, she was hypnotized before she was adopted, or rather, she was hypnotized when she was taken away from Country A back then."
Chen Yu'an's speculation was too bold. Ji Bai was so frightened by his conjecture that cold sweat broke out on his back.
If it was really as he said, Qing Mian would have suffered so much. He didn't even dare to think further.
Seeing Ji Bai's expression, Chen Yu'an's face changed. "These are just my speculations. Don't take them too seriously."
"I'm just making assumptions."
Hearing this, Ji Bai rolled his eyes at him. "Don't make such random assumptions, okay?"
From Ji Bai's attitude, Chen Yu'an was mostly certain of his speculation.
If the previous examinations failed to find out the cause of Qing Mian's memory problems, then his current speculation was mostly the only remaining possibility.
Although it was a bit extreme, it wasn't impossible.
If she wasn't hypnotized, he couldn't think of any other reason for the change in Qing Mian's personality.
It was just... he had no clue for the time being.
Who on earth would do such a thing and make a child under five years old go through such a cruel experience...
There were no clues at the moment.
Chen Yu'an put away his thoughts, looked at Ji Bai beside him, and said, "Alright, there's nothing else. You can go back first. I'll let you know if there's any new situation."
Hearing this, Ji Bai gave a soft laugh and brought up an uncomfortable topic. "What new situation could you possibly have? She's already back in Country A."
As soon as the words were out, Chen Yu'an's face instantly darkened.
Ji Bai quickly left the office.
Chen Yu'an took another look at the materials on the table, then carefully put them into the secret compartment.
...
On the other side.
Chi Yu had just come out of the room when he received a video call from Jiang Shu.
He stood on the balcony and searched for Jiang Zhirou's figure everywhere. He didn't run down in a hurry and answer the call until he saw her in the backyard.
"What were you doing? It took you so long to answer the call?"
On the screen, Jiang Shu frowned and asked Chi Yu.
Chi Yu stood at the corner, made a shushing gesture at Jiang Shu like a thief, then turned the camera around and pointed it at Jiang Zhirou's back.
He whispered, "Your daughter-in-law is practicing shooting. Don't be so loud. You'll disturb her later."
Jiang Shu on the other end of the phone obviously heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Jiang Zhirou.
She hadn't received any reply from Jiang Zhirou for these days and thought that she and Chi Yu had had a fight.
She had been worried before, but now that she saw her in person, she was finally relieved.
"Why did you let her play with such a dangerous thing? What if she hurts herself?"
Jiang Shu looked at the gun in Jiang Zhirou's hand on the screen.
She didn't think it was a real gun and instinctively started to worry.
Chi Yu quickly turned the camera back to himself.
"She's interested, so let her give it a try. I'm here. How could I let her hurt herself? Don't worry. Just enjoy yourself."
Chi Yu quietly glossed over the matter of the gun.
The two chatted briefly for a while before hanging up the phone.
Chi Yu lowered his head and was about to exit the video window when Jiang Zhirou suddenly turned her head.
The moment he looked up, he suddenly met Jiang Zhirou's gaze.
Chi Yu leaned half of his body against the wall at the corner.
He was wearing a hoodie and a headband today. He looked full of sunshine and vitality.
He was completely different from the slovenly guy she had seen yesterday.
Jiang Zhirou couldn't help but feel a bit flustered and quickly avoided Chi Yu's gaze.
"Why are you here?"
She wasn't an easily shy person, but for some reason, she never seemed to be in her best state every time she met Chi Yu.
Just like now, he looked fresh and tidy, but she, Jiang Zhirou, was sweating all over her forehead.
Because she had practiced for too long, her hands were a bit weak, and the last few shots had all missed.
She didn't know how long Chi Yu had been watching her.
It was a bit embarrassing.
Seeing her blushing cheeks, Chi Yu thought she was too tired from practicing. He picked up the towel he had prepared and walked towards her.
"Wipe the sweat off."
Seeing Chi Yu reaching out his hand to her, Jiang Zhirou subconsciously took a half-step back.
From the time Chi Yu came to Yue Lan, she knew that her attitude towards Chi Yu hadn't been very friendly.
But the man in front of her didn't seem to mind at all.
Jiang Zhirou didn't believe that there was such a thing as inexplicable kindness in this world.
She didn't take the towel Chi Yu offered and took another step back. After making sure that she kept a safe distance from the man in front of her, she finally spoke.
"I don't know why Si Moshen asked you to stay at Yue Lan. Since he asked you to stay here, it means that you should be someone he trusts. You don't need to try to get familiar with me here. Si Moshen isn't a person who will show favoritism. If you sincerely want to cooperate with him, you should go to him directly instead of coming to me."
Jiang Zhirou's attitude was as aloof as before. After saying that, she didn't give Chi Yu a chance to speak. She walked past him and quickly left the backyard.