Chapter 403: Father, I Think I Found Brother!
Letting Loose After Marrying A Tycoon
Jiang Guchuan!
Hearing this, Jiang Zhen was in a daze.
Jiang Zhen had already tabulated the guest list for the birthday party in Nanxing City and naturally knew that Jiang Guchuan was also invited.
That year, in order to investigate the identities of the four real culprits, he had spent some effort to find the residence of the employees who worked on the cruise ship.
After Jiang Zhen disguised himself, he personally went to look for those staff members to ask them about what happened on the cruise that day.
Jiang Zhen searched for more than ten boatmen before he found some clues.
The person who provided him with the clues had the surname Tu and was a lifeguard on the ship.
Uncle Tu told Jiang Zhen that around 4am that night, he was woken up by Li Feng. Li Feng said that he had something urgent to attend to and needed to rush back with his brothers in advance. He wanted to take the speedboat to the shore, so he got Uncle Tu up to help sail the boat.
He also promised to give Uncle Tu an additional 1,000 yuan.
Thinking that he could earn extra money, Uncle Tu quickly got up from the bed, put on his jacket, and followed Li Feng to do something.
Every large cruise ship would have a lifeboat and a speedboat. Uncle Tu used a speedboat to send Li Feng and the rest to the shore. He told Jiang Zhen that when Li Feng and the rest boarded the speedboat, they also brought a large luggage bag.
Jiang Zhen guessed that Li Feng and the rest had secretly taken the unconscious Jiang Bi away with that luggage.
]After Jiang Zhen heard Uncle Tuâs words, he hurriedly took out a stack of photos for him to testify. In those photos were the photos of the eleven young masters invited to the birthday party.
Uncle Tu thought hard for a moment before choosing four photos. Those four were Li Feng, An Xu, Gu Qinchuan, and Ying Ji, but Jiang Guchuan was not among them.
As a result, Jiang Zhen had never doubted Jiang Guchuan.
But Song Ci said that she met Jiang Guchuan at the crime scene that night!
Jiang Guchuanâs mother, Zhu Xiulan, was a capable subordinate by his fatherâs side and had always had a good relationship with the Jiang family. Later on, Zhu Xiulan brought Jiang Guchuan to marry into the Jiang family. The Jiang familyâs wall had always been hung with Jiang Weimin and his wife, Lan Ruoyunâs wedding photo.
As long as Jiang Guchuan was not blind, he would definitely know Lan Ruoyun.
Meanwhile, Jiang Zhen and Jiang Bi looked similar to Lan Ruoyun. Jiang Guchuan was also Jiang Biâs adoptive fatherâs teacher and student. He had met Jiang Bi several times.
Didnât Jiang Guchuan suspect anything when he saw Jiang Bi who looked like Lan Ruoyun?
Jiang Guchuan happened to appear at the crime scene. Was it really just a coincidence?
Many guesses flashed across Jiang Zhenâs mind, but they were just guesses. There was no way to verify them.
Jiang Zhen suddenly pulled out the chair under him and stood up. âMrs. Han.â Jiang Zhen took a deep look at Han Zhan and Song Ci and suddenly bowed to Song Ci.
It was a standard 90-degree bow.
Song Ci was shocked by Jiang Zhenâs actions. She stood up with Han Zhan, both looking stunned. âJiang Zhen, what are you doing!â
âMrs. Han.â Jiang Zhen didnât get up and remained bowed. He said, âMrs. Han, I have a presumptuous request.â
Song Ci guessed what he wanted to say and nodded. âGo ahead.â
âI hope that Mrs. Han can step forward and testify for my sister!â Letting Song Ci step forward to be a witness was to let Song Ci openly offend the Li, Gu, An, and Ying families.
Jiang Zhen knew that this was asking Song Ci to take the risk, but he only had one sister. Jiang Bi had died so unjustly and he wanted to seek justice for her!
âI know my request is very difficult for you, but Mrs. Han, my sister died very tragically. That year, she was just 16 years old! Mrs. Han, please help me give her justice in this world!â
Before Song Ci could speak, Han Zhan agreed. âYou donât need to beg for this. We will take the initiative to step forward and be the witness.â
Since Han Zhan spoke, Song Ci no longer hesitated.
Song Ci told Jiang Zhen, âJiang Zhen, I will go to the police station to testify for your sister. I will report the crimes of Li Feng and the rest. Just treat it as atonement for my cowardice and incompetence back then.â
When Song Ci decided to confess this matter to Han Zhan and Jiang Zhen, she had the intention to expose the truth. Now that she had Han Zhanâs support, Song Ci had nothing to worry about.
Jiang Zhen heaved a sigh of relief when he heard Song Ciâs promise.
He knelt down and kowtowed hard to Song Ci, ignoring Han Zhan and his wifeâs advice. âMrs. Han! Jiang Zhen thanks you on behalf of his sister!â
Song Ci stared at the young man kowtowing in front of her. It was as if she saw herself, who had just been reborn three years ago and lived every day in isolation and fear.
Feeling a lump in her throat, Song Ci hurriedly turned around and silently cried.
After Han Zhan sent Jiang Zhen off, he returned to the house to see that Song Ci was still wiping her tears. He poured a glass of water for Song Ci and handed it to her. âHave a cup of hot tea and stop crying.â
Song Ci hurriedly wiped her tears with a handkerchief and drank half a glass of water before smiling reassuringly at Han Zhan. She asked Han Zhan, âHan Zhan, are you worried about offending those four families at the same time?â
It was nothing to offend either the Gu Family or the Li Family. But if he offended the four giants in Wangdong City at the same time, how would Han Zhan survive in the future?
Han Zhan took the glass from Song Ciâs hand and finished the rest of the water. He smiled and said, âItâs fine if you donât know about this. Since you know, you donât have to act dumb. If you donât stand up, you will probably live in guilt for the rest of your life. If you stand up, you will at most be put in a difficult position by those four families for a while.â
âIsnât it just to seek peace of mind?â
Hearing this, Song Ci tilted her head and leaned on Han Zhanâs shoulder. She pinched Han Zhanâs right hand, stroked that leather glove, and smiled. âYou really are my backer.â
Han Zhan remained silent for a moment before sighing. âIn my previous life, you guarded the borders for me. In this life, I should be your backer.â
What else could Song Ci say?
Han Zhan grabbed Song Ciâs hand and hammered it on his thigh. He sighed. âSome people say that husband and wife are birds of the same forest, and that once the gun is fired, we will run separately. But we are one, and we should share honor and disgrace together.â
This honor and disgrace made Song Ci tear up. âHan Zhan, how can you speak and make people cry so easily?â
Song Ci wiped her tears and smiled sheepishly.
âBecause my words hit the nail on the head.â Han Zhan bent over, picked up Song Ciâs satchel, held her hand, and got up. âAlright, letâs go back first. After Jiang Zhen informs us, weâll go to the police station to explain everything.â
Song Ci originally planned to go to the police station tomorrow to report Li Feng and the rest, but before Jiang Zhen left, he instructed Song Ci to wait a little longer and said that she would do it after hearing his notice.
She took the lift to the underground garage with Han Zhan.
Song Ci touched her abdomen and suddenly said, âI am going to buy a few sets of personal clothes. I canât wear the previous ones anymore.â Her abdomen was getting bigger day by day and the undergarments were getting smaller. She had to change.
âAlright then.â
Han Zhan and Song Ci seldom shopped these days. Walking in the dazzling shopping mall, Song Ci felt that this thing was also good-looking and liked that thing.
âWhen my baby comes out, I want to buy all the beautiful clothes in the mall.â
Han Zhan said, âThen Iâll have to make another cloakroom for you.â
Passing by a jewelry shop, Song Ciâs eyes lit up. âYou can buy more jewelry in the future. In the future, when youâre old, you can even pass it to your daughters and daughter-in-law.â
The doctor who performed the prenatal checkup for Song Ci today was an old acquaintance of hers. Han Miao and Han Jun were the doctors who performed the prenatal checkup all the way.
Now that the fetus was already in April, the gender of the fetus could be seen. After the ultrasound, Song Ci took a dry towel and lowered her head to wipe the coupling on her stomach. She heard the doctor say, âCongratulations, Mrs. Han. You have both son and daughters.â
Song Ci was momentarily stunned. She was overjoyed to know that the baby in her womb was a boy.
But Song Ci had never told Han Zhan about this. So when Han Zhan heard her words, he grasped what she wanted to reveal.
He stared at Song Ciâs slightly bulging abdomen and frowned slightly. âDaughter-in-law? Did the doctor tell you the gender of the child in your womb? Is it a male cub?â
âMmm.â
A smile appeared in Han Zhanâs eyes. âIn that case, the words that Grandpa gave him can finally be put to use.â
That year, before Han Aoyu passed away, he gave the child in Song Ciâs arms a sign.
At that time, Song Ci had just gotten pregnant and didnât know that the children in her stomach were twins or the gender. Han Aoyu named the girl Jingyu and the boy Lingyu.
Song Ci thought of this past and sighed. âWhen the child is born, we will bring Miaomiao Junjun to pay respects to him and visit your mother.â
After Old Master Hanâs death, his ashes were scattered in the mountains at the southwest border. However, Han Zhan also left an urn for Han Aoyu and erected a memorial tablet beside his grandmotherâs tombstone.
âWe do have to pay respects to Grandpa, Grandma, and Mother.â Han Zhan added. âTwo elder sisters, one called Miao, and the other called Jun. What name should the younger brother choose? Itâs better to have a single name.â
Han Zhan and Song Ci were individual names themselves. He also liked individual names for the three children. As a family, they had to be neat and tidy.
âI originally thought that if it was a boy, I would name him Han Zhen. But...â Song Ci stopped in her tracks and said to Han Zhan with a smile,â If our relationship is smooth, Jiang Zhen will marry Wangwang in the future. Then he will be the brother-in-law of the three children. â
âIf heâs called Han Zhen, doesnât he have the same name as Jiang Zhen?â Song Ci spread her hands helplessly. âI really donât know what to name the child.â
Han Zhan looked up at the gorgeous lights above him and pondered for a moment before saying, âHow about Han Zheng?â
âWhich Zheng?â Song Ci asked.
Han Zhan said, âMeaning to be brave to speak.â
Song Ciâs eyes darted around as she wrote this word in her mind. Her eyes lit up as she praised. âThe word âZhengâ represents boldness and honesty...â
She thought that Jiang Biâs unjust death was caused by her being timid and afraid to speak up back then. She named the child Han Zheng because she hoped that the child would be bold and kind-hearted, daring to speak up and be an upright and frank person.
âThatâs a good name. Letâs call it that.â
âThen this is it.â
As they spoke, the two of them had already arrived at a mother and child shop. Han Zhan took a trolley and accompanied Song Ci to choose a few sets of lingerie. He also bought maternity pyjamas and maternity yoga outfits before settling the bill and returning home.
After reaching home, Han Zhan carried his things to the laundry room and planned to send his newly bought clothes for washing. Song Ci was thirsty and drank a glass of water. Only then did she feel that the house was too quiet.
Why donât I hear the children?
Butler Cai stood under the roof and looked at his cell phone. He was very engrossed and was most likely reading a novel. Song Ci called out to him. âButler Cai.â
Butler Cai hurriedly turned off his cell phone and hurried over. He nodded. âMadam.â
âWhere are Miaomiao and Junjun?â
Butler Cai said, âThe ladies went upstairs to play with toys.â
âIâll go take a look.â Song Ci got up and went to the activity room. When she reached the first floor, she saw Yan Qingxiu watering that Luohan Pine in the courtyard outside the house.
Song Ci turned and walked towards Yan Qingxiu. âMr. Yan, are Miaomiao and the rest playing upstairs?â
Yan Qingxiu put down the watering can, looked up, pointed upstairs, and said, âMadam, listen, they are fooling around and having a good time.â
Song Ci had already heard the childrenâs laughter. She didnât know what they were playing, but even Junjun was laughing.
âIâll go up and take a look.â Song Ci walked up the stairs to the second floor. Once she reached the second floor, she heard Han Miao giggling.
She was curious about what the children were playing to be so happy, so she slowed down her footsteps and carefully walked over.
The door of the toy room was half closed and Song Ci couldnât see what was inside. She stood at the door and listened for a while. She heard Han Miao shout, âStone!â
Han Jun shouted, âPaper!â
Han Miao wailed. âI lost again!â
Han Jun said coldly, âLower your head!â
âCome on!â
Then Song Ci heard the sound of an electrical appliance vibrating.
What was that sound?
Song Ci pushed open the door in confusion and saw a scene that made her collapse.
Han Miao and Han Jun were sitting opposite each other on their small sofa stools. Han Miao had her head slightly lowered. Han Jun was holding a pink electric razor and was shaving Han Miaoâs hair!
The two children had never shaved their hair since they were born. The fetal hair had already grown to their shoulders.
But at this moment, Han Miao had shaved six to seven times on Han Miaoâs smooth, shoulder-length hair, revealing several round scalps. Only a few strands of long hair were still stuck to her scalp!
Meanwhile, Han Junâs head had also been shaved twice. It was like two winding rivers splitting a tall mountain in the middle, revealing her fair scalp!
Song Ci exclaimed, âAh!â
Hearing Song Ciâs cry, Han Jun shivered in fear and turned to look at her mother under the door with Han Miao.
Han Jun held a razor in her hand and smiled at Song Ci. She said innocently, âMother, shave my head.â She still sounded like she was asking for credit.
Han Miaoâs hair was disheveled and she looked like a little ghost. She also smiled at Song Ci until her white teeth cracked. She said in a soft voice, âMother, letâs play boxing. We know how to play boxing.â
In her complete childhood, she would definitely be beaten up. Song Ci was so angry that she wanted to find something to beat the two of them up, but she didnât have any suitable tools to beat them up, so she walked over and beat their buttocks.
Downstairs, Yan Qingxiu was shocked to hear Song Ciâs scream. He ran upstairs in his high heels and met Han Zhan, who had rushed over.
As he climbed up the stairs, Han Zhan asked Yan Qingxiu, âWhat happened upstairs?â Song Ciâs voice was especially tragic. Han Zhan was worried that Song Ci had fallen and was so scared that his face turned pale.
Yan Qingxiu was also stunned. âI donât know, Mr. Han!â
The two of them ran to the door of the toy room and stopped in their tracks when they saw Song Ci beating up the two girls.
Han Zhan asked, âWhat happened?â
Song Ci stopped beating them and carried the two children to her legs. âLook!â
Han Zhan looked curiously at the childrenâs heads. When he saw the hair on Han Miao and Han Junâs heads, the expression on his face instantly turned into words: O _ O...
Yan Qingxiu stood behind the couple and suppressed his laughter.
Han Miao and Han Jun realized that they had done something wrong. Han Jun hurriedly threw the electric razor to the ground and lowered her head. âI was wrong.â
As Han Miao cried, she roared. âMother hit me! Father, Mother hit me! You hit her!â
Han Jun felt that Han Miao was going to be beaten up.
Even if she was given a hundred guts, she wouldnât dare to urge her father to hit her mother.
Han Zhan took a deep breath and decided to close the door. Before closing the door, he said to Song Ci, âBaby Ci, do whatever you want, but donât anger your body.â
Han Miao and Han Jun saw that their father not only ignored them but also closed the door. They were completely in despair.
ut Song Ci was already appeased and couldnât bear to do it anymore. She knelt on the soft carpet and reasoned with the two children, telling them when they could play and what game they couldnât play.
The sisters wiped their tears as they listened. They didnât dare to cry anymore.
After a while, Song Ci opened the door and said to Han Zhan, who was guarding outside the house, âGo to the bathtub and put hot water in. I want to shave their hair. They need to take a shower later.â
It was impossible for them to go out with their hair that looked like a dog had bitten them off. Song Ci could only shave all their hair and shave it bald before growing it again.
Han Zhan hurriedly went to prepare hot water. After Song Ci shaved the childrenâs hair, their heads became two braised eggs.
During the shower, Han Jun and Han Miao stared at the two braised egg heads in the mirror. They couldnât help but raise their hands to hug their heads, too embarrassed to face anyone.
Song Ci told Han Zhan, âI originally planned to bring them to the parent and child party. Great, I canât bring them out now.â
Han Zhan suppressed his laughter and stroked Han Junâs head. He said, âSheâs not ugly. Sheâs quite cute like a little monk.â
Song Ci was angry and amused. She pointed at Han Miao, who was struggling in the bathtub, and asked Han Zhan, âJunjun looks like a little monk. Whereâs Miaomiao? Look, Miaomiao is chubby and covered in meat. Her head is shaved bald and she doesnât look good.â
Han Miao was soaking in the bathtub, playing with a small yellow duck in her hand. She had no idea how much her mother despised her. Han Zhan stared at Han Miao and tilted his head. âDoesnât she look like a little Buddha?â
Song Ci laughed. âWho talks about children like that?â She reached out and pinched the meat on Han Miaoâs stomach and thigh. âIs it fun?â
Han Miao held that little duck and smiled heartlessly. âFun, Mother!â
Song Ci scolded. âYou silly little sweetheart.â
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After bathing the children and changing into pyjamas, Song Ci took out her cell phone and took several photos of the two sisters. She sent them directly to the WeChat group to let her family and friends admire their new hairstyle.
Han Wangwang saw Han Miao and Han Junâs new hairstyle and called them adorable.
She forwarded the childrenâs photos to Jiang Zhen and asked him: [Bao, look at my younger brother and sister. Arenât they very cute?]
After bidding farewell to Han Zhan and his wife, Jiang Zhen returned to the office to settle some work before driving back to the Jiang Family.
He parked the car by the roadside outside the Jiang Family Courtyard. He alighted and saw the photo sent by Han Wangwang.
Jiang Zhen stood by the road and chatted with Han Wangwang. He replied: [Cute.]
Han Wangwang: [Sheâs so cute. Iâm going to choose two sets of monk clothes for them and take photos of them. Iâll laugh at them when they grow up.]
When Jiang Zhen saw this message, he thought that Han Wangwang really had a bad taste. He sent a voice message to Han Wangwang: [Do you like children very much?]
Han Wangwang: [Who doesnât like beautiful and cute children?]
Jiang Zhen typed another reply: [We all look good. In the future, our children will definitely be very adorable.]
Han Wangwang didnât reply.
Jiang Zhen smiled and saw two beams of light shooting over from afar and landing on him. He deleted the last sentence in the chat, turned off his cell phone, and looked up at the car.
It was Jiang Guchuan.
In order to act as a filial son, Jiang Guchuan wanted to be filial in front of Jiang Weimin and didnât move out to stay after work.
Jiang Guchuan parked the car in front of Jiang Zhen.
Jiang Zhen alighted from the car and turned to ask Jiang Zhen, âWhy did you park the car outside? Stop it in the courtyard. Be careful not to get scratched by other cars.â
Jiang Zhen shook his head. âThe road is so wide. Unless youâre purposely looking for trouble, you canât touch it.â
Jiang Guchuan felt that Jiang Zhen was implying something, but he couldnât figure out what he was trying to imply.
At this moment, Jiang Weimin returned from walking his dog. He held the dogâs hand and walked on the sidewalk by the roadside.
He saw that one of the siblings was sitting in the car and the other was standing by the side of the road talking. They blocked the entire road and asked them across the road, âWhat are you siblings talking about? Letâs talk inside the house!â
iang Zhen glanced at Jiang Weimin before turning to walk towards the main entrance of the Jiang Family residence. Jiang Guchuan drove the car into the courtyard first.
Jiang Weimin was dragged across the road by the dog. He caught up with Jiang Zhen and asked him breathlessly, âBiâer, have you eaten?â
The dog was getting bigger and bigger. It was very strong when it ran happily. Jiang Weimin, a big man, was also panting heavily as he was pulled by the dog.
Jiang Zhen helped Jiang Weimin pull the leash. The dog thought that Jiang Weimin had pulled it back and stopped it from walking happily.
It turned around and saw that the person pulling the rope was Jiang Zhen. It instantly became obedient.
Jiang Weimin saw that this stupid dog became obedient the moment it met Jiang Zhen and couldnât help but smile. âThis dog is convinced by you.â
Jiang Zhen said with a faint smile, âDogs bully the weak and fear the strong.â
Jiang Weimin was stunned for a moment. He didnât know whether to laugh or cry as he scolded Jiang Zhen. âAre you indirectly calling your father a coward?â
Jiang Zhen said, âIâm innocent!â
Jiang Guchuan parked the car and twirled the keys as he walked towards the main entrance of the Jiang family residence. He heard the father-daughter duo talking and laughing.
He stood at the main entrance and turned to look at the Jiang father-daughter duo walking into the courtyard with the dog. Jiang Guchuan felt slightly uncomfortable when he saw Jiang Weiminâs smiling face.
She was his biological daughter after all!
âGuchuan, drag this dog away and get someone to bathe it. It looks dirty.â
âMmm. Okay.â
Jiang Guchuan took the leash and dragged the stupid dog to the dog pool in the backyard to take a shower.
Zhu Xiulan heard voices and walked out of the kitchen. She was wearing a Doraemon dress outside her Chanel suit and holding a garlic in her hand. It was obvious that she was cooking personally.
âBiâer!â Zhu Xiulan called out to Jiang Zhen enthusiastically and asked her, âBiâer, have you eaten? Your brother just came back from working overtime and hasnât eaten yet. If you havenât eaten, quickly go and wash your hands. Letâs eat together.â
When Jiang Zhen saw Han Zhan and his wife tonight, he wasnât in the mood to eat at all. Even now, he was still hungry.
He nodded and called Auntie Zhu. âThen add another pair of chopsticks.â
âOkay, okay, okay.â
Zhu Xiulan quickly finished cooking the best dish. She and the nanny carried the dishes to the table. Seeing Jiang Zhen come over, she said, âBiâer hasnât eaten at this late hour. There are many things at the company, right?â
Jiang Zhen said, âNot bad.â
Jiang Guchuan was still bathing the dog in the backyard and couldnât eat for a while.
Jiang Weimin placed a plate of grapes in front of Jiang Zhen and said, âHave some grapes first.â
âMmm.â
iang Zhen chose a few grapes to peel. He couldnât swallow grapes that werenât thin. Jiang Weimin sat down beside him. He coughed lightly and said, âBiâer.â
Jiang Zhen didnât look up, still peeling the grape seriously. âMmm, Father.â
Jiang Weimin didnât know what to say when he saw Jiang Zhenâs cold reaction.
He shifted his butt on the leather dining chair and coughed again before saying, âBiâer, you know about Gu Qinchuanâs case, right?â
Jiang Zhen didnât wait for Jiang Weimin to tell him his motive and replied, âOf course I know. The Gu Family even personally went to my law firm to contact our Lawyer Wei. But Lawyer Wei rejected them.â
He handed a peeled grape to Jiang Weiminâs mouth. Jiang Weimin hesitated before opening his mouth.
Jiang Zhen stuffed the grape into Jiang Weiminâs mouth and said, âBrother called me a few days ago and wanted me to persuade Lawyer Wei to take Gu Qinchuanâs case. At that time, I rejected Brotherâs request and even quarreled with him. But after I hung up, I went to ask Lawyer Wei why he refused to take this case.â
Hearing this, Jiang Weimin hurriedly asked, âWhat did Lawyer Wei tell you?â
âSigh...â Jiang Zhen pretended to be sad and shook his head, arousing Jiang Weiminâs curiosity.â What? â
âLawyer Wei told me that he chose to learn law because of his elder sister. Lawyer Weiâs parents passed away early. It was his elder sister who was both a mother and a mother who brought them up. When his elder sister was 24 years old, on the way home from work in the factory, she encountered a rapist and was dumped in the pool after being raped.â
Jiang Zhen lowered his head, his face covered in deep sorrow. âSo Lawyer Wei never defended a rapist.â
Jiang Weimin heard about this and could understand that Lawyer Wei was in a difficult position. But he still didnât give up and said, âYour law firm still has a few good lawyers. They...â
âFather.â Jiang Zhen interrupted Jiang Weiminâs words. âThe other few people are very close to Lawyer Wei. After hearing about Lawyer Weiâs plight, they refused to take this case.â
Jiang Weimin narrowed his eyes and wanted to flare up.
He suppressed his laughter and said angrily, âDonât tell me that your big law firm doesnât intend to defend rapists anymore?â
A faint smile appeared on Jiang Zhenâs face. He nodded at Jiang Weimin and said, âYes, at the meeting today, they even suggested that our Blue Sea Law Firm will never defend rapists.â
Jiang Zhen ignored Jiang Weiminâs enraged expression. He smiled mockingly and said in disgust, âIn this world, many criminals have grievances, but only this rapist deserves to die! Even murderers have a crime of murder, but what about rapists? Who can force them to take off their pants to hurt others?â
âThat Gu Qinchuan should die and go to jail! Father, donât try to persuade me about this. Itâs useless.â Jiang Zhenâs stubborn attitude disrupted Jiang Weiminâs plans.
Seeing that Jiang Zhen was really angry, Jiang Weimin could only soften his attitude.
Since he couldnât use force, he could only use soft tactics.
Jiang Weimin changed his strategy and said gently, âThe Gu Family and our Jiang Family have a close relationship. You have met Gu Qinchuan before. He is very close to your elder brother. When you returned to the Jiang Family, he even gave you a watch as a present.â
âThat child is indeed embarrassing, but we are outsiders. We donât know if thereâs anything else going on.â
âBiâer, on account of our relationship, you...â
Jiang Zhen suddenly slammed his hands on the table with a loud thud!
iang Weimin immediately shut up. He looked up in shock and stared at his usually obedient daughter.
âYou...â Jiang Weimin said angrily,â Why are you throwing a tantrum! â
Jiang Zhen stood up and looked at Jiang Weimin in disappointment. Jiang Zhen frowned and said, âFather, you used to study medicine. Everyone says that doctors are benevolent. I thought you were also a benevolent person. From the looks of it, I misunderstood.â
Jiang Weiminâs expression turned even uglier.
Just as the two of them were about to fall out, Jiang Guchuan finished bathing the dog, changed into casual clothes, and walked downstairs.
He stood on the corner platform in the corridor and stared at the confrontational father and daughter in the dining room for a moment before making some noise and walking downstairs.
âFather, Biâer, what are you two talking about?â
Jiang Weiminâs expression softened. âWeâre talking about Gu Qinchuan.â
Jiang Guchuan sat down beside Jiang Weimin. He saw Jiang Zhenâs indignant expression and guessed what Jiang Weimin had just said to Jiang Zhen.
Jiang Zhen started to persuade Jiang Weimin. âFather, Gu Qinchuanâs matter has already blown up and canât be stopped. There are so many eyes in the entire country staring at him. Even if the Gu Family has extraordinary capabilities, they canât wash away the sins on Gu Qinchuan.â
âIf we persuade Biâer to take over this case now, wonât we be harming her?â
Only after hearing Jiang Guchuanâs words did Jiang Weimin realize that his request was too selfish for Jiang Zhen.
He looked at Jiang Zhen apologetically and said gently, âBiâer, I was foolish. Just treat it as if I said something nonsense.â
Jiang Weimin raised his left and right hands and grabbed Jiang Guchuan and Jiang Zhenâs hands respectively. He patted the backs of the two childrenâs hands and smiled. âGuchuan knows how to dote on this sister, but as a father, I pushed my daughter into the fire pit. I was foolish.â
âBiâer, look, your brother treats you so well.â
Jiang Zhen glanced at his elder brother, who wasâ treating him well â. He suddenly turned and went to the wine cabinet to get a glass of red wine.
Jiang Zhen poured everyoneâs wine glasses. He raised his own glass and reached out to Jiang Guchuan. âBrother, let me give you a toast.â
iang Guchuan couldnât figure out Jiang Zhenâs intentions, so he carefully held the glass and clinked glasses with Jiang Zhen.
The two glasses leaned against each other. Jiang Guchuan smiled and asked, âWhy are you giving me a toast?â
A mesmerizing smile suddenly appeared on Jiang Zhenâs usually cold face.
Jiang Guchuan was puzzled by that smile.
Jiang Zhen said, âI just want to thank you, Brother. Thank you for understanding my difficulties. I feel very honored to have such a brother who protects me everywhere.â
Jiang Guchuan looked at Jiang Zhenâs charming smile and only had one thought in his mindâ
Believe you my a*s!
Seeing that Jiang Guchuan didnât respond, Jiang Weimin called out to him, âGuchuan?â
Jiang Guchuan snapped out of his trance and forced a smile at Jiang Zhen. âWe are family. We should take care of each other.â
Jiang Weimin was relieved to see his siblings being so respectful. However, he didnât know that the two of them had already fallen out in private and could say anything harsh.
Zhu Xiulan saw that Jiang Guchuan had finally arrived and brought out the rice cooker. âSince everyone is here, letâs start eating.â
Zhu Xiulan and the nanny scooped rice for this family.
After Zhu Xiulan sat down, Jiang Zhen held his chopsticks and picked up a piece of pork belly for Jiang Weimin. The pork belly first fried the grease, and then fried it into two pieces of charred tofu and wild eggs. It was soft but not greasy.
Jiang Weimin felt very warm as he ate the pork belly his daughter had picked up.
Zhu Xiulan shot Jiang Guchuan a look, and he picked up some vegetables and placed them in Jiang Weiminâs bowl. âFather, you have been feeling unwell recently. You need to eat more vegetables.â
The adopted son knew that Jiang Weiminâs stomach was not feeling well, so he picked up some vegetables for him. As his biological daughter, Jiang Zhen didnât know that his biological father was not feeling well. Jiang Guchuan only used one move to slap Jiang Zhenâs face.
Jiang Weimin didnât seem to notice the undercurrents between the siblings. He smiled at Jiang Guchuan and said, âGuchuan, eat more too. You often work overtime and stay up late. You have to eat on time and be nourished. Your health is the capital of revolution.â
Jiang Zhen looked at them coldly and said nothing.
Ding-Dong.
Jiang Zhenâs cell phone suddenly rang. A new email had arrived.
Jiang Zhen put down his bowl and chopsticks, picked up his cell phone, opened his email, took a look, and suddenly exclaimed, âAh, this is...â
Hearing Jiang Zhenâs movements, the other three people at the table looked at him at the same time.
Seeing that Jiang Zhen was covering his mouth with his hand and looking at his cell phone with tears in his eyes, the three of them were curious about the contents of his cell phone.
Zhu Xiulan asked in surprise and concern, âBiâer, what happened to you? Who sent the message?â
Jiang Weimin also asked, âYes, Biâer, whatâs the matter?â
Jiang Zhen slowly raised his head and looked at Jiang Weimin with teary eyes. He shouted in surprise, âFather, I... I think I found my brother!â
These words were undoubtedly like a sudden clap of thunder, exploding the hearts of the three people at the table.
Zhu Xiulanâs expression suddenly changed. Her rather beautiful face was filled with shock and astonishment. Jiang Guchuanâs pupils quivered slightly as he suddenly grabbed his chopsticks.
Jiang Weimin was stunned for a moment before he recovered. He asked in disbelief, âWhat did you say? Who did you see?â
Jiang Zhen handed the cell phone to Jiang Weimin. âFather, look. Doesnât this look like my elder brother?â
Jiang Weimin hurriedly took the cell phone and leaned closer to look at it.
Someone had sent a photo to Jiang Zhenâs email. The guy in the photo was wearing a gray T-shirt and black jeans. He was sitting at a plastic table by the entrance of a small supermarket with a bucket of instant noodles in front of him.
The person in the photo was about 15 to 16 years old. He was very tall and his eyes were gloomy and melancholic.
Jiang Weimin looked at the photo and then looked at his daughter in front of him. His lips quivered for a moment before he said joyfully and sorrowfully, âThis person looks too much like you. This... this should be Zhenzhen! It should be Zhenzhen!â
Jiang Weiminâs voice started to stutter. It was unknown if he was too agitated or if he had a guilty conscience.
Jiang Weimin handed the cell phone to Jiang Guchuan and Zhu Xiulan. âGuchuan, take a look. Does this child look like our Biâer?â
Jiang Guchuan and his mother pretended to be pleasantly surprised. They took the cell phone and saw the young manâs face. Their hearts sank.
This was something that couldnât be done with plastic surgery!
Jiang Zhen was still alive!
Jiang Zhen was still alive!
This thought lingered in the minds of everyone present. Some were happy, while others were sad. Jiang Zhen observed their reactions and his gaze lingered on Jiang Weimin for a moment.
Perhaps it was an illusion, but his father did not seem as excited and happy as he thought.
He seemed slightly uneasy.
Jiang Zhen picked up his glass and took a sip. No one saw how intriguing his smile was behind the glass.
Originally, he thought that there were only two birds in this house who wanted to take over the nest. Unexpectedly, there was also a hidden venomous snake.
Interesting.