CHAPTER 427: CHAPTER 427: ABOUT THE BIG EVENT IN YOUR LIFE

She silently recited in her heart, Elder Meng must just be testing her. He had no clue about what had really happened.

Elder Meng heard Xia Yuezhen’s words and furrowed his brows. Could it be that all of this really has nothing to do with her?

But from the investigations he had conducted over and over, the person most likely to act would only be Xia Yuezhen.

"Dad, do you know what kind of person Xiao Lie is? He’s made significant contributions to the development of advanced tech products, and it’s his work that has helped Qin Chi Jin’s company grow so much. Do you really think the people targeting him are from our Meng Family? Isn’t it possible that someone envies him, wants to frame him, and then pin the blame on others?"

Hearing Xia Yuezhen’s well-reasoned analysis, Elder Meng began to think that she might not be entirely wrong.

Actually, based on his investigations from the past few days, his initial suspicion was the second son’s family.

Cheng Lie’s appearance would likely harm the interests of none other than the second son and his wife.

Emotionally, Elder Meng didn’t want the culprit to be family, but rationally, he couldn’t help but doubt.

"You seem to know Xiao Lie quite well."

That old fox—why is he still doubting her? Xia Yuezhen had already cursed Elder Meng countless times in her mind.

Yet she forced herself to display an expression of grievance on the surface.

"He’s your grandson and my nephew. How could I not try to understand him?"

Elder Meng gave Xia Yuezhen a couple of glances and suddenly brushed away his doubts about her.

But honestly, other than Xia Yuezhen, who else could it be?

Regardless, he had to find out.

His grandson had grown up in a turbulent environment, finally reaching adulthood, only to be targeted maliciously by others.

The thought of it was deeply upsetting.

Cheng Lie could sense the favoritism Elder Meng and Old Mrs. Meng showed toward him.

Elder Meng even said he would find the culprit and give him an answer.

Cheng Lie wished he could tell them that the perpetrator was actually someone close by.

But he knew he couldn’t say it outright.

While he had only met Elder Meng a few times, Xia Yuezhen had been serving them for over ten years. Comparing the two, it was hard not to suspect that Elder Meng might be biased toward Xia Yuezhen.

Still, since Xia Yuezhen refused to confess, he naturally had his ways to slowly torment her—forcing her to confront her own guilt.

"Xiao Lie, would you like some fruit?" Xia Yuezhen’s voice interrupted Cheng Lie’s thoughts.

He lifted his eyes and looked in Xia Yuezhen’s direction. From his gaze, all he could make out was a blurry outline.

Xia Yuezhen could feel Cheng Lie’s gaze. A blind man—even though his eyes were so dark as ink, she knew he couldn’t truly see her.

And thus, she felt no fear.

"No, thank you." Cheng Lie replied, "Aunt, I wanted to ask you, what procedures are needed for going abroad?"

"To go abroad, you’d obviously need to apply for a passport and also carry sufficient cash for convenience overseas."

Upon hearing Xia Yuezhen’s reply, Cheng Lie casually said, "Oh. How long does it take to get a passport issued?"

"Three to four months, maybe."

Hearing Xia Yuezhen’s answer, Cheng Lie couldn’t help but curl his lips slightly. "Oh, so preparations can start three to four months in advance."

Xia Yuezhen initially wanted to confirm with an "Mm," but upon hearing Cheng Lie’s follow-up remark, the more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed. Eventually, the smile on her lips faded as she stared blankly at Cheng Lie.

The man’s features were profoundly cold, like icy, snow-covered terrain.

His thin lips carried a faint, indifferent smile.

"My people also looked into those individuals, and I heard their families had all relocated abroad."

"It’s only today that I learned going abroad requires preparations three to four months ahead."

Hearing Cheng Lie’s words, Xia Yuezhen felt a tinge of fear.

Had he already discovered something but chosen not to reveal it?

Suddenly, Xia Yuezhen recalled those times when his gaze carried a peculiar sharpness as he looked at her.

She had brushed it off back then, thinking she’d imagined it, but now, with Cheng Lie asking such probing questions, it seemed he might already have suspicions in mind.

The more Xia Yuezhen listened, the more she feared.

"Aunt, could I trouble you to pour me a glass of water?" Cheng Lie handed his cup to Xia Yuezhen.

Snapping out of her thoughts, Xia Yuezhen took Cheng Lie’s cup.

Perhaps she was overthinking. If Cheng Lie were truly suspicious, why would he ask her to pour water for him?

This boy—why does he always seem to keep her on edge?

Thinking of this, Xia Yuezhen let out a long breath. It must be her guilty conscience making her paranoid.

Little did she know, once Xia Yuezhen turned away, the corners of Cheng Lie’s lips pulled into a smile.

In truth, he greatly enjoyed playing with others’ emotions and psychology.

If someone only experienced constant suffering, wouldn’t that be too boring?

What he loved instead was creating these emotional highs and lows—making her feel like she’d descended into hell one moment, then risen into heaven the next.

Cheng Lie’s words hadn’t gone unnoticed by Elder Meng either.

Once Xia Yuezhen left, Elder Meng leaned in quietly and asked him, "Is it her?"

Cheng Lie shook his head in response. "I’m still not sure."

Not sure? That wasn’t a denial, which meant it was quite possible.

Elder Meng decided he must investigate everyone Xia Yuezhen had interacted with recently.

Doing so would make it easier to uncover the truth about what had happened.

Cheng Lie stayed at the Meng Family residence for a while before heading home.

Ever since Yun Shifei told him she felt lonely at home, Cheng Lie had started returning home earlier whenever he wasn’t busy.

Even if they were both seated in front of their own computers working, it was better than leaving her by herself there.

She would feel lonely.

Cheng Lie had also suggested she adopt a dog or a cat.

But she told him she already had her baby, and that was enough. She didn’t need any additional pets.

Then Cheng Lie asked Yun Shifei if there was anything she liked or if she wanted to go out more.

She replied that she didn’t need anything right now—only wanted to improve her website.

Cheng Lie had seen the website she was working on, and it still looked rather basic.

If his eyesight were better, he would have helped her optimize it.

Ah, when would his eyes finally recover?

Cheng Lie couldn’t help pressing his hand lightly against his eyes.

On the surface, he appeared calm and indifferent, but pretending not to feel nervous was impossible.

Cheng Lie hadn’t expected to be stopped before he reached home.

"Cheng Lie, I have something I need to say to you!"

Cheng Lie squinted his eyes, looking at Yun Sisi standing in front of him.

The figure before him was just a vague outline.

"Cheng Lie, this concerns a major event in your life. I must tell you." Yun Sisi said again.

This was her rare trip to Beijing—just to find Cheng Lie.