God's punishment

Ling Liya picked a meal time to pack her things, moved out of the IPAO building, and planned to go to her students.

As IPAO's vice-captain, Ling Liya hasn't done much in recent years. This departure has little impact on IPAO. At most, Wu Yan and her senior brother came back a little more often.

It just so happened that the legal side needed her to sit in charge of overseeing the reform. Even if there was no such thing as Zhan Minggu, Ling Liya would start running to Shen Xiaole frequently.

The noon sun was shining white from behind the dark clouds, the sky was colorless, and pure gray drowned everything.

Zhan Mingku just finished a meeting, packed a lunch box from the cafeteria, and walked to the office with it.The two met unexpectedly at the elevator entrance.

Look at each other and look back.Ling Liya dragged her suitcase and quickly walked around Zhan Mingku, who pressed the elevator as if she hadn't seen her.

There is no cynicism, but it also indicates that the relationship between the two has reached a freezing point, and they no longer bother to communicate with each other.

Many people secretly observed the two of them, seeing this scene with their own thoughts, some believed it under the abundant witness and material evidence, and some were suspicious and refused to let down their vigilance.

But in any case, the reporters will not let go of any rich gossip, no matter it is true or not.

They squatted at the gate of the building all morning, and when they finally reached Ling Liya, they naturally swarmed up and blocked the way forward.

"Vice Minister Ling, can you explain the illegitimate daughter?"

"Has there been a rift in the relationship between you and Zhan Minggu, and is there any possibility of repairing it?" Some people directly changed their names, calling Ling Liya with the title they used more than 20 years ago. "Miss Ling, do you have any measures to deal with the plummeting of Minglang Company's stock? Will this affect the layout of the Beijing area?" What's more, he took this opportunity to ask her about the reforms that have been raging during this period.

Ling Liya didn't stop.She exudes low air pressure all over her body, automatically pushing most people who want to be presumptuous away, and those who are brave are thrown out of the crowd by her personal guards.

Even though she didn't answer any questions, some reporters ran back to their lairs after taking photos.

After all, gossip news is just fun. Who in this business has not made up a few stories to catch people's attention?The truth is despised, and the ups and downs of hypocrisy are the most appreciated.

Ling Liya naturally didn't care.Compared with the good reputation of public opinion, she pays more attention to real achievements.

Answering these questions is a waste of time. She is no longer the wanton girl she was 20 years ago. She was protected and hurt by others. She fought with a large group of reporters. She had a good time and finally ended up being discredited. , when he was overwhelmed with anger, he burrowed into Zhan Mingku's arms, and turned around to find that several media outlets had been shut down for no reason, and collapsed one after another.

Recalling this, Ling Liya shook her head.Still thinking about her, and thinking about her, that's not okay.This person is very annoying, he did such an excessive thing, and he pushed himself away without giving himself an explanation.The worst thing is that Lan Lan was involved.The corner of Ling Liya's mouth twitched.In the future, everything else can be ignored, except for this matter.

How dangerous it is for their precious daughter, who they have been hiding in secret for so long, to be exposed just because of a few words from this man.

Ling Yanmin has been trembling these past few days, fearing that the child might get hurt, she stays in the dormitory area in the middle of the night, and Lanlan is also pestered by a group of children at school, so she can't even read the book.

No, after she delivers the things to Shen Xiaole, she will go to school to pick up her children to avoid the limelight.After all, the school itself has few people, so no matter what, it is not as safe and convenient as the old house.And the mother also wanted to see the child, so she felt at ease looking at Ling Liya.

"You two, are you okay?" Facing a bunch of eyes, the mother and daughter came out of elementary school.

Xin Huilan still looked calm and incapable, but her palms were sweaty, and Ling Liya could feel that she was... worried?

This primary school student is really not like a child.She still worries about her parents, shouldn't she be afraid first, or worry about her future life?

Ling Liya rubbed her head. "We're fine, don't worry. Your life may be different from before. I'd like to ask you a personal trainer. What do you think?"

Xin Huilan's expression lit up when she heard about the private training.

Ling Liya suddenly remembered that she had mentioned to herself about skipping a grade before, and she wanted to skip directly to junior high school, because the knowledge of elementary school was too simple for her, and she couldn't bear the days when a group of children shouted that one plus one equals two .After discussing with Zhan Mingku, Ling Liya didn't even agree to jump to the second grade.Children are still young, so they should not skip grades rashly, as they are prone to various psychological problems.

But now the situation made Ling Liya have no choice but to take her home, she would definitely have to go to school, but if it was replaced by a private teacher, Xin Huilan would not have to endure simple and boring courses.

During the conversation, the two arrived at Ling's old house.

"Oh, isn't this our Lanlan baby? Come to grandma Ling, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you've lost weight again."

Ling Liya's mother, Ling Shuyun, had already put on a flower padded jacket, and was waiting for the two of them at the door.

Behind her were several servants holding books and a cheerful little old man, who was Ling Liya's father, Zhang Feng.

The two old people didn't ask much about Zhan Minggu, they looked natural and were very happy about the arrival of their granddaughter.

Xin Huilan was still at an age when she liked to play with old people, and she saw the book Grandma Ling gave her again. She jumped out of the car and ran towards the two old people, almost bumping into Ling Shuyun.

The old people led the children into the house, and Ling Liya glanced at the doorway when she came. It was clear that the last time she came back was during the Chinese New Year, and there was not even a year, but she had a strange feeling that things were different.That's right, after all, that person is gone.

"Patriarch..." Butler Ling reminded her at the right time.Steward Ling watched Ling Liya grow up, how could she not see that she was in a bad mood right now?

"Well. Let's go back to the house. By the way, get rid of that paparazzi in the northeast." Ling Liya turned her head and walked into the home where she grew up.

After arguing with Xin Huilan for a while, they ate dinner harmoniously. The family enjoyed themselves happily, as if no one was missing, they were such a family in the first place.But what should come will always come.After putting Xin Huilan to sleep, Ling Shuyun still found Ling Liya.

"Ya'er, what's the matter with her?" Although Ling Shuyun is just a kind and kind old lady now, she was also a person who struggled in society decades ago.

She contributed a lot to the Ling family's progress from an ordinary legal family to where it is today.

Naturally, she could also see that there was not really any unsolvable problem between the two of them. After hearing about their arrangements for Xin Huilan's identity, she thought about the possibility that Zhan Mingkui was setting up a trap.

Ling Liya smiled.Ling Shuyun felt an inexplicable sadness.This feeling was fleeting, and Ling Liya regained her composure during the day. "She said she didn't want to hurt us." But her tone was still cold, as if she was talking about a stranger instead of a partner who had slept together for 20 years.

When Ling Shuyun heard this, she couldn't help frowning.After all, the two families are family friends, and she is familiar with the child Zhan Mingzhu. He is an extremely rational person. He didn't show his emotions very much when he was a child. He has a plan and likes to control everything in his hands.

It sounds a bit like Xin Huilan, if the child's adoption certificate was not still in her possession, she would have suspected that the child was Zhan Ming's daughter.

Such a person would say such words, Ling Shuyun had to get nervous, the situation is not optimistic.

"It's funny, isn't it, she would say such a thing, and she would do so many things to push me away."

Ling Liya laughed at herself, there was no big ups and downs in her emotions, Ling Shuyun knew that she hadn't given up on Zhan Mingzhu completely.

"Ya'er, if... if it's really that serious, let's not get involved, okay? Both Feng and I hope that you and Lanlan will be safe and sound. The Ling family's capital is still enough for you mother and daughter to be chic." Forever."

Ling Shuyun spoke carefully, although Zhan Mingku was a very good child, and she would feel sorry for what happened, but it was not as important as her own daughter and granddaughter.

"Well, I will keep you safe." The eyes were clearly expressing unwillingness and thinking about the plan.

How could Ling Shuyun not understand Ling Liya's thoughts, but she couldn't persuade her much. People in their 40s, it's useless for her to persuade, isn't it? "Mom's resources and connections are all yours. If something really happens, don't worry about it alone."

Although Ling Liya hadn't used the Ling family background much, but it should be her Ling Shuyun would not miss her.

No matter how bad it is, Xin Huilan is such a smart kid, he might be useful in the future.

"Okay. Go to bed early, Mom. Tomorrow Lan Lan will pester you to play." Ling Liya quickly sent her mother away, leaving her alone to watch the dust rising and falling in front of the faint moonlight. .

The person she was talking about to the moonlight was currently reading documents.Zhan Mingku only turned on one lamp, and the whole room was a bit dark.

There were the last two copies, she quickly read through the signatures, leaned back in the chair, and habitually called out Ling Liya's name.After being stunned for two seconds, she realized that this person had been pushed away by herself.

"Look at my memory. How many times is this today?" Countless.Since the morning, Zhan Mingzhu has always called Ling Liya's name subconsciously, obviously when we are together on weekdays, I don't see myself relying on her so much.As if to ease the embarrassment, she said something to herself.

She got up and poured herself a cup of tea. The usually warm tea was a little cold, so she didn't care, and just poured it into her mouth.

She didn't stop what she was doing until the teapot bottomed out.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows are clear and bright, and the lights of thousands of families gather in the eyes, which are not as bright as that one person.She put down her teacup, smiled and shook her head.When did you start to get used to having such a person by your side?When did he fall in love with her?Obviously, when she pursued him crazily back then, he still felt bored, but now he wants to go back to that time to appreciate the warmth she gave.

Zhan Mingku couldn't explain clearly.Maybe Ling Liya is to her like water is to fish. Will any fish realize that they love water?Man is also unaware of the air around him.Only when you leave, can you know how to regret, but you can only regret.

It's a pity, but I can't help myself.Maybe they rejected her at the beginning, but now the two can still be friends, contacting her several times a year, it won't be so ugly.Zhan Mingku cleaned the teapot and put it in the cupboard.Ling Liya said that she had the courage to give up everything, but she was wrong.Zhan Mingkui had thought about all this a few years ago, and had rehearsed several times in advance.Although the timing was different from what she had expected, she was well prepared.In fact, she is also good at evading and doesn't like change.Even when she agreed to Ling Liya back then, it wasn't because her feelings were in place.The age is up, the family is in a hurry, and the two know each other well... It is quite accurate to use "complete the task" to summarize her life.Study for exams, work and start a family.She is just following the path of the public, not to mention the mission her grandma entrusted to her, isn't that also a mission?When she found out that she was really in love, it was more than 20 years later.Or because it's not very happy.

Thinking about his experience of more than 40 years in this way, Zhan Mingku stayed up all night.

The sky was gradually dyed purple, and then gradually changed from pink to orange, and the sun came again as promised.Zhan Mingku stared at the sky, the sky seemed to be the same as before, no different.But that fluctuation has already been captured by Zhan Mingku.Undercurrent surges don't just refer to people from underground organizations.The unknown hanging in the sky has been suppressed for too long, long enough for people to make wrong judgments.

The black meteor hides.The black meteor never disappeared.The starry sky is not necessarily real, and the sky may be torn apart.The ocean is the cradle of everything, the waves are swaying, and the children sleep peacefully.

They are too old and mysterious to belong to this point in time, or even this layer of space.

The thinking field is their punishment and reward, and it is also the only confidence and backing for Zhan Minggu.Zhan Mingzhu, what do you use to fight them?Human beings, what do you use to resist them?Can krill escape the jaws of killer whales?Can ants get out of an elephant's palm?They don't even get a glance from the behemoth.

But krill swarm and ants form pairs.Zhanmingku's companion is probably only himself.

Zhan Mingku was a little tired.The phone rang at the right time, it was the alarm clock she set every morning.She sighed and went to the door to get the morning paper.

Several newspapers are similar, and most of the news is innocuous, nothing worth paying attention to.On the last two pages of "Daily Morning News", "Exclusive Report" was written in bold strokes, a name that jumped into Zhan Mingkuo's eyes before she even started reading.

"The heir of the Ling family actually publicly admitted that he had done such an embarrassing thing! "

Zhan Mingku read two lines patiently, his veins bulging.She buckled the newspaper on the table and couldn't breathe steadily.This report is pure nonsense, and everything is given to Ling Liya.His private life is chaotic, and if he has no ability, he will only go through the back door. He doesn't care about the public and only knows how to enjoy himself.

There are also two pictures, which are blurry, only the figure looks somewhat similar to Ling Liya.

After calming down for 2 minutes, Zhan Mingku had a plan in his mind.Don't you just want to pay attention, want to attract people's attention?Isn't it just that people are instigating behind their backs, wanting to add insult to injury, and want to take the opportunity to beat them?She gives them this chance.

"Oh rare, boss, I remember that today is not the day we agreed to contact, right? Additional work?" At this time, Wu Yan was dragging a bag and walking in the dark night. The night was eerily quiet. I got used to this environment, and even enjoyed it a little bit, humming a little song in my heart.

"Wu Yan." Zhan Mingku's tone was a little heavy, and Wu Yan shivered. "Are you free to come back?"

Wu Yan looked at the target she had just solved at her feet, feeling quite helpless. "Boss, I remember you sent me to this poor place two days ago?"

"It's not over yet?" "Eh, no matter how good I am, it will take time. How long has it been, boss?"

Zhan Mingku admitted that he was a little impatient. "What about the day after tomorrow? Or your brother."

Wu Yan didn't reply immediately.In fact, she couldn't confirm the situation of her senior brother. The two of them were in regular contact at ordinary times, and they basically couldn't find anyone at other times.

Zhan Mingku let out a breath.It's not like she can't do this herself, although the risk of being found out is a little higher. "Let me contact your senior brother. You continue your mission."

Of course, it is not that easy to contact Senior Brother Wu Yan.After Zhan Mingku changed two methods, she finally got in touch with someone.

The other party seems to be doing some experiments, or in a place like a construction site, and there is some noise around.Zhan Mingku asked him to come back to IPAO today, but he agreed without saying anything.

Ling Liya seemed to have expected that the media would write this kind of thing, and stayed at Shen Xiaole's place all day without going out.Shen Xiaole looked at her worriedly, but couldn't comfort her.Those who clean up clean up themselves, and the matter of the teacher following Captain Zhan is not something that outsiders can interfere with.

"I'm really fine, don't worry too much." When Shen Xiaole walked past Ling Liya for the fifth time, Ling Liya reminded her.Shen Xiaole sat back for the time being, her eyes were still looking towards Ling Liya.

The next day Ling Liya appeared in Shen Xiaole's office as usual.

She arrived a little late to accommodate two elderly people and children, and there were already many people in the building.But unexpectedly, Ling Liya didn't receive too many contemptuous looks.She was a little strange, and asked Shen Xiaole for a copy of today's newspaper.

Shen Xiaole, who was seeing the news about Zhan Mingkui, didn't give it, and it didn't matter if he didn't give it.In the end, he compromised under Ling Liya's coercion.Ling Liya glanced at it a few times, and stopped on a report and couldn't move her eyes away.Looking at it, his face darkened.

"Okay Zhanmingku." Ling Liya threw the newspaper on the coffee table, and she understood Zhanmingku's intention almost instantly.But she couldn't take it.For her reputation, Zhan Mingkui is really ruthless.It's fine to write anything else, but unexpectedly, she even said that she and that Ran Yunyi were in love with each other, and Zhan Mingzhu was the third party involved.

The report was vague, but Ling Liya could still see that Zhan Mingzhu wanted to lead the matter in this direction.

It was you who pushed me away, and it was you who took the initiative to take the blame.

Ling Liya was very angry, but she also felt that Zhan Mingku was still interested in her, and her mood jumped inexplicably, which turned into labor pain.

"Xiao Le, I'd better trouble you to cook for me." Ling Liya shook off the extra thoughts.Since she wanted herself to do this, it would be better to be respectful than obedient.

Xiao Le was still nervous, upon hearing this, he quickly agreed.Seeing that Ling Liya showed no signs of continuing to be angry, Shen Xiaole was a little relieved.At least her teacher doesn't look bad.

Ling Liya has been like this for several days, home and office, and did not go to other public places.

The gossip of those colleagues also followed the report, and they started to care about the gossip on Zhan Minggu's side.

Shen Xiaole probably understood Zhan Mingkuu's intentions at this time, she was trying her best to get rid of Ling Liya.But why?Shen Xiaole thought that Ling Liya knew.

The author has something to say:

In the first version, Zhan Minggu had no feelings for Ling Liya, she was all used (she is a purely rational scum), and later she became emotional but didn't know it.