Lu Tingchen's arm was strong and warm, firmly wrapped around Su Wanwan's waist, in an absolutely possessive protective posture. Xiao Lu Chen was sleeping soundly between his parents, breathing evenly and completely oblivious to the waves outside.
Su Wanwan quietly opened her eyes and, through the faint light seeping through the gap in the curtain, gazed at the big and small people beside her. Even in his sleep, Lu Tingchen's brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was still worried about her and the child. She couldn't help reaching out and gently smoothed his brow.
The moment his fingertips touched the skin, he woke up. The deep eyes opened, without the slightest hint of haziness from waking up, only complete clarity and vigilance. But the moment they saw her, they immediately softened.
"Did I wake you up?" Su Wanwan asked in a low voice.
"No." His voice, with the hoarseness of waking up in the morning, was even more magnetic. He tightened his arms, held her tighter in his embrace, and lowered his head to give her a gentle kiss on the top of her hair. "Did you sleep well?"
"Um." " She nodded in his arms, feeling this rare peace and reassurance. "It's great to have you here."
Xiao Lu Chen seemed to be disturbed by his parents' commotion. He smacked his lips a few times and twisted his body. The two immediately held their breath and looked at the baby in unison until the little one fell into a deep sleep again, then they smiled at each other.
Such ordinary and warm moments are as precious to them as luxury.
Lu Tingchen lowered his head, kissed Su Wanwan on the forehead, then on the tip of her nose, and finally gently pressed her lips. This is a kiss free of lust, yet brimming with love and commitment.
"Wanwan," he pressed his hand against her forehead, his voice deep and solemn, "I won't let anyone hurt you and your son again." Leave everything to me."
Su Wanwan looked into his eyes. There was exhaustion and a lingering fear, but more importantly, there was an unshakable determination and love. She knew how much pressure was on his shoulders, the aftermath of the Lu family, the shadow of the "Purification Plan", and the heavy responsibility of protecting her and her child.
"No," she shook her head gently, her eyes equally resolute. "It's not for you. We'll face it together." Tingchen, we are husband and wife, and we are Chenchen's parents. "Let's stand the storm together." "
She held his hand, her fingers tightly clasped: "You are no longer alone."
Lu Tingchen's heart was struck hard by this sentence. He is accustomed to controlling everything, shouldering everything and facing all the storms alone. But at this moment, the woman in his arms told him that she didn't just want to be protected; she wanted to stand by his side.
His Adam's apple rolled, and in the end, he just held her hand harder, condensing all the surging emotions into one word: "OK."
The sunlight gradually filled the bedroom, dispelling the last wisp of gloom.
After breakfast, Qin Hao came to report on time.
"Mr. Lu, Madam." He greeted respectfully and then looked at the baby in the cradle. A faint smile appeared on his cold and hard face. "The young master looks very well."
"Um," Lu Tingchen nodded, "How's the situation over there?" "
Qin Hao's expression straightened up: "The old man's physical condition is much more stable now. He is conscious, but he still needs to rest." He expressed his desire to see you, your wife and the young master.
Lu Tingchen and Su Wanwan exchanged a glance.
"Besides," Qin Hao continued, "After these few days of cleaning up within the group, it has basically stabilized." Several veterans who participated in the joint signature of the "Purification Plan" have been dismissed by the board of directors and are currently under internal investigation. The police have also intervened."
The efficiency is astonishing. Su Wanwan knew that behind this was Lu Tingchen's tireless and iron-fisted measures.
"What about the media?" " Su Wanwan asked with concern. After all, this matter involves too much and the public opinion pressure cannot be underestimated.
"Public opinion has initially directed us." " Qin Hao replied, "Your and General Manager Lu's statements on the vessel have won a great deal of public sympathy and support." Some of the truths we have disclosed have also sparked widespread social discussions on genetic ethics. At present, most voices are demanding a thorough investigation into the "purification plan" rather than targeting the Lu family.
This can be regarded as a stroke of luck in misfortune.
"Get the car ready," Lu Tingchen ordered. "Go to the hospital."
In the advanced ward, the smell of disinfectant was masked by a faint floral fragrance. Old Master Lu leaned against the raised hospital bed. Compared to the last time they met, he looked much older and thinner, but his eyes were strangely clearer and more peaceful, as if he had shed the heavy shackles.
His gaze first fixed on the baby in Lu Tingchen's arms.
Lu Tingchen and Su Wanwan walked to the bedside. He carefully brought the child closer so that the old man could see clearly.
The old man trembled and reached out his hand, gently touching his great-grandson's tender cheek. His eyes instantly reddened.
"Ok..." Ok..." His voice choked up. "Just like when you were a child, Tingchen..."
At this moment, he is no longer a powerful business tycoon, but just an ordinary old man in his twilight years who has witnessed the continuation of his family's bloodline.
After teasing the child for a while, the old man raised his eyes to look at Lu Tingchen and Su Wanwan, his gaze complex, filled with guilt, relief and relief.
"Tingchen, Wanwan," his voice was weak but clear, "Thank you..." Still willing to bring Chenchen to see me."
Su Wanwan shook her head gently: "You are his great-grandfather." "
The old man let out a long sigh, tears welling up in his cloudy eyes: "In my life..." Too many mistakes. For the so-called family glory, they took the wrong path, causing harm to many people and... I almost got you all hurt, even this child."
He looked at Lu Tingchen and said, "You did the right thing." It's time for the Lu family to have a thorough clean-up. All the dirty and shady ones should be pulled out clean. Even if the Lu family collapses as a result, they deserve it.
These words seemed like a judgment of his own life.
Lu Tingchen was silent for a moment and then said, "The Lu family will not fall." It will continue to exist in new and clean ways. For Chenchen, and for all the innocent Lu family members."
The old man was stunned for a moment, then nodded with relief, his eyes brimming with tears: "All right..." Ok... I'm relieved to leave it to you."
When leaving the ward, although the atmosphere was heavy, there was also a sense of relief as if bidding farewell to the past and welcoming a new life.
As soon as I reached the hospital entrance, the journalists who had been waiting for a long time immediately surrounded me, but were politely but firmly blocked by the bodyguards on the outside.
"Mr. Lu, Madam!" Do you have anything to say about the follow-up investigation of the "Purification Project"?
Will the Lu Group be completely defeated by this incident?
"How is your health, young master?" "
Lu Tingchen stopped in his tracks. Su Wanwan stood beside him, holding the child in her arms. He put his arm around her shoulder, facing the camera, his gaze calm yet powerful.
The Lu Group will fully cooperate with all investigations, clarify responsibilities and accept the due results. At the same time, I announce that Lu will establish an independent ethics review committee and a charity foundation, dedicated to the research of genetic ethics and the assistance and compensation of all victims of illegal genetic experiments.
He paused for a moment, then looked at Su Wanwan and the child beside him, his eyes becoming incredibly gentle yet resolute.
"As for me and my family," he held Su Wanwan's hand tightly, "we only hope to return to a peaceful life and protect our children well." Past mistakes cannot be remedied, but every step in the future will be taken openly and with a clear conscience.
His words were resounding and spread throughout the world through the lens.
Back in the car, Su Wanwan put the sleeping child back into the safety basket and gently rested it on Lu Tingchen's shoulder.
"Tired?" " He asked softly, adjusting his posture to make her lean more comfortably.
"A little," she closed her eyes, "but it's reassuring."
Outside the window, the sun is shining brightly and the traffic is bustling. Life seems to be struggling to get back on track. She knew that the shadows had not yet completely dissipated. The aftereffects of the "Purification Plan" and those enemies lurking in the shadows might still be eyeing them greedily.
But as long as they are together, support each other and face things together, they will have no fear.
Lu Tingchen lowered his head and kissed her hair.
"Go to sleep, Wanwan." He said, "I'll call you when I get home."
Home. This word sounds especially warm and touching at this moment.
Su Wanwan fell into a deep sleep surrounded by his reassuring aura. The sunlight shone on her peaceful sleeping face and also on the baby's tender little face.
Lu Tingchen looked at the two most precious people in his life. The land in his heart, which had been desolate due to years of secrets and cold calculations, seemed to be illuminated by the morning light and finally regained its vitality.
His runaway young wife finally doesn't have to run away anymore. And he also found a treasure worth protecting with his life.
The car smoothly drove towards their home, towards a future full of challenges yet also full of hope.
(To be continued...)"