"What did you say? My son's leg is broken, and he's paralyzed in bed?" Old Master Xia suddenly stood up, his body trembling slightly. His voice was so deep it seemed to penetrate one's soul, filled with undisguised shock and worry.

Those eyes, which were originally as sharp as a hawk's, were now wide open, revealing an expression of disbelief, as if they had heard the most absurd thing in the world.

"Yes, sir." Chu Kuo, standing to the side, lowered his head, his hands clasped nervously in front of him, his voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, but it sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

He cautiously stole a glance at Old Master Xia, only to see that the man's face instantly turned extremely gloomy, with veins bulging on his forehead, clearly indicating that he was furious to the extreme.

"According to our investigation, Xia Jianguo has had an exceptionally difficult time these past few years. Since leaving Beijing and returning to his village, he has been constantly ostracized and suppressed by the Xia family..."

Chu Kuo forced himself to continue, and every word he spoke struck Old Master Xia's heart like a heavy hammer.

Thinking of how his superior had made great contributions to the country and China throughout his life, risking his life countless times on the battlefield, yet his own son was suffering such hardship in that small village, Chu Kuo couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow.

Fortunately, there is always a way out, and Comrade Xia Jianguo's daughter has finally been found.

After hearing these words, Grandpa Xia stood frozen in place like a statue, not moving for a long time.

After a long while, he slowly came to his senses, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the surging emotions in his heart. Then, in a slightly hoarse voice, he asked, "Then why didn't you bring him back to me? Did he not want to come back? Where is he now?"

"Sir, we couldn't see him. We heard that Comrade Xia Jianguo has come to Beijing for treatment of his leg injury, and he only had the opportunity to come to Beijing for treatment because his own daughter found him. Although Comrade Xia Wan is young, he..."

Mentioning Xia Wan, Chu Kuo's face involuntarily lit up with excitement, and even his tone of voice unconsciously rose a few notches.

Although he had never seen this legendary woman in person, the stories he heard from the villagers were enough to fill him with admiration for her.

"It is said that the girl is not only clever and quick-witted, but also decisive and efficient! She is just like you when you were young!" Chu Kuo became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes shining with admiration.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Xia became extremely agitated, and his hands trembled slightly involuntarily.

However, despite the turmoil in her heart, the worry for her son's safety always lingered in her mind.

He suddenly stood up and paced back and forth in the room, as if each step carried a heavy burden of anxiety and contemplation.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes focused and anxious, as he pondered in his heart what action would be most appropriate to take next.

A moment later, a firm thought gradually became clear in his mind—he had to find his son as quickly as possible and ensure that he could receive the best and most effective treatment!

Thinking of this, Old Master Xia stopped, turned to face the door, and loudly ordered, "Immediately find out exactly where Comrade Xia Jianguo is currently located! There must be no delay!"

His voice was loud and clear, like a bell, conveying an unquestionable sense of authority.

Upon hearing this, Chu Kuo, who was standing to the side, quickly straightened up, gave Old Master Xia a standard military salute, and then loudly replied, "Yes, sir! Please rest assured, I will take care of it right away." After saying that, he turned around and strode out of the study to carry out the order.

After Chu Kuo left, Old Master Xia slowly sat back down in his chair. He gently closed his eyes, trying to calm his agitated emotions.

However, those words, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred ripples deep within his mind. Gradually, images of his son as a child began to surface before his eyes…

Looking back, many years ago, he and his wife were relentlessly pursued by their enemies and had no choice but to entrust their young son to others for upbringing.

They thought it was just a short separation, but who could have imagined that their reunion today would be such a heartbreaking scene? Thinking of this, Old Master Xia felt endless guilt and deep self-reproach.

"Jianguo, you must hold on. Dad will definitely find you and make you better," Grandpa Xia vowed silently.

...

Meanwhile, Xia Jianguo, in the hospital, was completely unaware that someone was secretly plotting to find him.

At this time, he was only focused on treating his leg ailment.

Although he already knew that his biological father was in Beijing, he had never given much thought or made any plans about whether to take the initiative to acknowledge him.

In his view, everything should follow the natural course of development.

He has long since passed the age when he desperately craved the love of his parents.

Sending her clever and quick-witted daughter to deal with the Guo family was simply a way to reduce unnecessary trouble after arriving in Beijing.

At this moment, Xia Wan noticed that the father and daughter in front of her seemed quite exhausted, so she had an idea to go out for a walk by herself and call her godmother to ask about the situation.

She said softly, "Dad, I want to go for a walk for a while, and then I'll call my godmother."

As she said this, she suddenly remembered that the precious ginseng she had sent to her godmother was still missing.

Logically speaking, if this ginseng really couldn't be sold, then Yao Li, who is always reliable, should have called her back to tell her the details. Why has there been no response for so long?

Could it be that her godmother has encountered some accident or mishap? Thinking of this, Xia Wan couldn't help but feel a tightness in her chest, and a sense of worry arose spontaneously.

Upon hearing his daughter's request, Xia Jianguo nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, go ahead."

At this moment, he had complete trust and peace of mind with his well-behaved, sensible, and capable daughter, and had no intention of stopping her from going out.

After carefully explaining several more things to the people around her, Xia Wan turned around and left the hospital with peace of mind.

After leaving the hospital, she walked briskly toward the post office without hesitation.

Thinking to myself, since it's still early, there's no need to rush to buy some things. I might as well call my godmother first to say hello.

When she arrived at the post office, the sight before her made her frown – the line stretched like a long, winding dragon, seemingly endless.

Nevertheless, Xia Wan patiently stood at the end of the line, quietly waiting for her turn.