After I Became Famous, the CEO Wants Remarriage
Chapter 320 Chen Bao: Don’t look back, we are being followed!

Chapter 320: Chapter 320 Chen Bao: Don’t look back, we are being followed!

Ever since his translation secretary was bribed by a rival company, Li Lingyang had started teaching himself the language.

Professional terminology might still prove challenging, but simple conversations were no longer a problem for him.

Edmond swallowed nervously, but he understood that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. He probed, "What do you want to ask?"

"Do you know a girl named Ningning?"

At the mention of the name, Edmond’s eyes flickered with an unnatural shade, but he quickly masked it.

"Ningning? I think I’ve heard of her, but I can’t quite recall. Is something wrong?"

Li Lingyang stared coldly at him, unimpressed with the act, and sneered, "Don’t pretend. I’ve already discovered that you donated bone marrow at Charité Hospital. The recipient was Ningning!"

Edmond’s heart clenched violently, yet he forced a laugh. "Now that you mention it, I do remember. Yes, I did donate, but to be honest, it was years ago, and the details are a bit blurry..."

"One million!"

Li Lingyang was still preoccupied with the situation at the hospital and had no patience to waste time here.

Edmond was stunned, nearly fainting at the sudden windfall.

One million—a sum he could never earn in a lifetime!

But...

He had promised Lady Ning not to reveal anything about this matter to anyone...

Li Lingyang raised the stakes, "Two million! I just want the truth."

Edmond’s eyes widened even further.

Special Assistant Xu chimed in calmly from the side, "Mr. Edmond, there’s a saying among us Hua Country people: ’Know when to quit while ahead.’ If you keep refusing and anger our president, who knows what consequences may follow?"

This was nothing short of a blatant threat!

From the corner of his eye, Edmond caught sight of several bodyguards who had discreetly brandished gleaming knives.

The blades shimmered coldly, appearing razor-sharp.

Cold sweat started dripping from the back of Edmond’s head. His heart was torn between fear and the allure of money.

At last, he made his decision—

"I’ll talk!"

He silently apologized to Lady Ning, but there was no way he could endure this pressure!

"Speak," Li Lingyang’s gaze was as deep as the night, emanating an aura of danger. "Tell me, what exactly happened with the bone marrow donation?"

"I’m a local of Reykjavik. Two years ago, an Oriental woman approached me, saying her daughter—Ningning—was suffering from leukemia and urgently needed a bone marrow transplantation. By chance, my biological data matched perfectly. She pleaded for my help and promised eighty thousand once the procedure was completed. At the time, I was in desperate need of money, so I agreed. The surgery was performed at Charité Hospital, and I received the payment afterward, but I’ve never seen them since..."

Edmond recounted the truth from back then, all the while warily observing the man before him.

The pristine room was silent, yet Li Lingyang felt as though his world had been shaken to its core. His fingers unconsciously gripped the armrest of the chair.

Leukemia!

Ningning had actually suffered from leukemia?

This was the fundamental reason their father-daughter DNA didn’t match!

And yet he had been entirely unaware...

Moreover, back in the Imperial City, he hadn’t even protected her properly, letting Su Huimiao hand her over to kidnappers. She’d almost been buried alive as a result...

It was for this reason that Ning Yichu had resolutely taken her away!

Li Lingyang suddenly recalled the incident not long ago when Ningning fainted in the Imperial City and had to be rushed to the hospital...

Had the leukemia relapsed?

The pain she must have endured during the surgery...

A whirlwind of thoughts stormed through Li Lingyang’s mind. A surge of anger and regret welled up in his heart. He wanted nothing more than to rush to his daughter this instant, embracing her tightly and assuring her that Dad would always be there for her from now on.

But...

The thought that he was the one who had hurt both mother and daughter robbed him of the courage to even appear before them.

"Sir, I’ve told you everything I know. Can you let me go now?" Edmond asked nervously.

Li Lingyang was drowning in a suffocating sea of emotions, as if he couldn’t hear the man’s plea.

Special Assistant Xu recognized the situation and immediately instructed his team to release Edmond, hand him the money, and let him go.

Like a frightened rabbit, Edmond darted away without looking back, fearing they might change their minds...

"Get me a doctor," Li Lingyang said after a long silence, his voice rasping painfully.

He needed to understand leukemia in greater depth. Only by doing so could he better compensate Ningning...

...

At Charité Hospital.

After returning from the hospital cafeteria, Chen Bao found himself increasingly troubled!

He couldn’t shake the feeling that his instincts earlier were spot on—Herman wasn’t the one Uncle Mo Shuai had threatened. Someone else must be tailing them in the shadows!

Could it be Dad-the-scumbag?

With that suspicion in mind, he quickly began researching online...

What he discovered was that Li Group had, in such a short period, completely recovered from its crisis and returned to normal operations. Everything appeared perfectly fine!!

His primary motive for exposing Dad-the-scumbag’s crucial documents back then was to not only exact a small revenge but also to entangle him in work affairs, leaving him no time to track down himself and Mommy.

But since the Li Group had recovered so quickly, could it be that scumbag dad had really come to Reykjavik?

"Mommy, we haven’t talked to auntie in so long. How about calling her?" Chen Bao set down his tablet and ran over to Ning Yichu eagerly.

Ningning had just fallen asleep, and Ning Yichu, busy washing her little girl’s clothes, glanced at the time upon hearing his suggestion.

Considering the time zone difference, Fan YuKe should be free now.

She wiped the water droplets from her hands. "Alright, I’ve been thinking about her too."

But when Fan YuKe answered the call, her voice was faint, sounding somewhat inconvenienced. "Hello, Chu Chu? Ugh, you finally remembered to call me?"

"There’s a time difference between domestic and abroad. I was always worried you’d be busy. Are you free now?"

"Uh..." Fan YuKe glanced at the Mu Family’s old residence in front of her and the man smoking not far away. Covering the receiver, she whispered, "There’s some trouble with the production team. Is it urgent?"

"In that case, don’t worry about it. I don’t have anything major to discuss—I just miss you."

"Alright, I’ll call you back later when I’m free?"

"Okay."

After hanging up, Ning Yichu couldn’t help but wonder—were things really that hectic at the production team?

"Mommy, why’d you hang up so quickly? Is Auntie really busy?" Seeing Ning Yichu put down the phone, Chen Bao couldn’t wait to ask, his little brows furrowed as tight as knots. He hadn’t even had a chance to test the waters!

"It seems so. She said she’d call back later when free."

"Okay then."

Chen Bao mulled things over for a while before shifting his perspective. If Dad-the-scumbag was indeed in Reykjavik, he would likely be keeping tabs on everything he and Mommy did...

He might already know about Ningning’s illness!

This won’t do—I’m out in the open while the enemy hides in the shadows. It’s too much of a disadvantage!

I need to think of a way to lure Dad-the-scumbag out...

Ah, got it!

"Mommy, didn’t Uncle Mo Shuai mention an upcoming jade sculpture exhibition in Country A? Are you planning to sign up for it?"

"I haven’t decided yet."

Ningning’s health hadn’t improved, and honestly, Ning Yichu hadn’t felt motivated to do much of anything.

"But Mommy, for someone as talented as you, missing this opportunity would be such a shame. Plus..." Chen Bao continued, "I think Ningning wouldn’t want you to give up on your dreams because of her!"

Ning Yichu’s watery gaze softened slightly. She reached out to gently stroke his small head.

"Encouraging Mommy to participate—is there a hidden agenda here? Hmm?"

"Not at all. It’s just that I can’t bear to see Mommy’s talent go to waste..."

"You’re right. We’ve been enjoying Mr. Mo’s hospitality for so long here in Country A—I should indeed do something to give back. Let me think it over."

"Okay."

After finishing the laundry, Ning Yichu took Chen Bao to a nearby supermarket to shop for daily essentials.

While crossing the street, Chen Bao spotted suspicious behavior once more!

Someone really was tailing them!

Pulling at Ning Yichu’s clothing, Chen Bao whispered urgently, "Mommy, don’t look back. We’re being followed."