Ming Yue had been investigating for days on end, yet she still hadn’t uncovered the identity of the mastermind behind this scheme that had cruelly dragged that mother and child into it.

The culprit was ruthless but left no trace.

All she could piece together was that Wang Zhi’s niece happened to run into the boy, instantly sensed something was off, and promptly sent his photo along with her suspicions to Wang Zhi.

Meanwhile, at the Hospital, after a series of transfers and treatments, Liu Fan finally managed to convince Liu grandmother beyond a doubt that her beloved son truly was incapacitated.

What made it even harder for Liu grandmother to accept was that Liu Fan’s illness… was real!

Repeated follow-up tests confirmed that he had contracted every single infectious disease imaginable, making it utterly impossible for him to carry on the Liu family line or produce heirs.

In Liu grandmother’s eyes, her son was destined to have only one daughter—Liu Piaopiao.

This was simply unacceptable.

Her son must have offspring—descendants who could carry on the family name—not a girl like Liu Piaopiao who would eventually be “thrown out” once grown.

As for this granddaughter, Liu grandmother’s sole wish was that she would marry a wealthy man who not only had money but was also willing to support the Liu family, just like her aunt had done.

But now her son Liu Fan was disabled, riddled with illnesses, and showed no sign of repentance; instead, he grew increasingly reckless, even resorting to smashing things and lashing out at his wife Wang Zhi whenever she disobeyed him, often trying to force himself upon her.

Unable to bear it any longer, Wang Zhi filed for divorce in a fit of anger and resentment.

To keep Wang Zhi under control, to prevent the family from falling apart, and to safeguard the wealth they had painstakingly accumulated over three generations of mothers and daughters, Liu grandmother resorted to every underhanded tactic she could think of.

Wang Zhi was overwhelmed, yet she refused to give in—and she couldn’t possibly stay here any longer. With a determined resolve, she dropped a bombshell:

By giving the Liu family a glimmer of hope, she also secured an escape route for herself and gained leverage for further negotiations.

At first, Liu grandmother thought their situation was hopeless, but upon hearing this news, she instantly perked up. She brushed aside Wang Zhi, who had been clamoring for divorce all day long, and began a full-blown campaign of surveillance and espionage.

Liu Fan, meanwhile, became even more frantic.

When he suddenly learned he had another illegitimate child, he couldn’t contain his excitement and went straight to find the kid. At first sight, he declared without hesitation: “This is my own flesh and blood!

That child is the result of that night!”

Out of despair came a ray of hope, and as if rain had fallen on parched earth, Liu Fan’s spirits improved markedly.

Once he made this determination, it was as though a seed had been sown in Liu grandmother’s heart; gradually, the seed took root, sprouted, and began to grow wildly.

Soon after, one shocking, unexpected drama after another unfolded between the Liu family and that mother-and-child pair.

Before long, the child’s true origins could no longer be hidden.

Not only did the child’s family fall into complete chaos, but the Liu family did as well. After all…

The child’s stepfather was no ordinary person.

From beginning to end, the mastermind behind it all never revealed themselves—and there wasn’t even the slightest trace to be found.

After meticulously piecing together every detail, Ming Yue reached a basic conclusion: this person possessed godlike abilities, employed ruthless methods, and was extremely cautious and meticulous.

Suddenly, Ming Yue remembered someone!

Da Ge!

Among all the people she knew, only Da Ge had such capabilities and methods, and would help her target the Liu family.

But…

Gazing out at the night scenery, Ming Yue suddenly shook her head and smiled, muttering to herself, “Don’t be silly—Da Ge has long since passed away. Besides…”

End of Chapter 157: Counterattack 83