Episode 146 They Can't Be Together

Song Lansheng could no longer hear the second half of Fu Xijing's question. The only thing left in her mind was "He is Jiang Lu's third uncle."

He is Jiang Yuxu's uncle.

Then Jiang Yuxu and Song Yi are cousins, they—

"No." Song Lansheng's breathing became more and more rapid, his brain felt dizzy, and his body could not hold on.

Fu Xijing quickly supported her and said, "Calm down for a moment."

He raised his hand and patted her back to calm her down. "If you have anything to say, please speak slowly. Don't get excited. Your health is more important."

Fu Xijing's voice was extremely patient. Song Lansheng took a deep breath to adjust his emotions, and his brain processed the information he had just received at the fastest speed.

Yes, the most important thing now is to stay calm.

Fu Xijing felt Song Lansheng's breathing gradually calm down and breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Song Lansheng recovered well after the operation, he had undergone a major surgery after all, and the doctor clearly stated that he should not be stimulated, as emotional fluctuations are a test to health.

He was taking a risk by doing this.

But the truth itself will have an impact on emotions. We can't always hide it just to cover up the truth, like Song Yi, and put ourselves in a passive situation.

That's not his style.

He has always wanted to take the initiative in everything in his life. If she is unwilling to take that step, then he will do it.

Fu Xijing was almost certain that even if Song Yi learned her identity from Jiang Yuxu, she would not tell Song Lansheng immediately. She would only fall into a new round of hesitation and back-and-forth.

"Xiaoyi can't be with him." This was the first thing Song Lansheng said after he calmed down.

Her voice was soft, but her tone was unusually strong and confident.

Fu Xijing lowered his eyes and looked at her, his eyes knowing deeply: "Why?"

"They--" Song Lansheng said two words and suddenly stopped.

Fu Xijing: "What are they?"

"Xijing, are you familiar with him... Yuxu's third uncle?" Song Lansheng asked with some difficulty.

Fu Xijing narrowed his eyes: "You know him."

Fu Xijing has amazing insight, and Song Lansheng knew this very well from their previous interactions with him. Seeing that she was in such an abnormal mood just now, Fu Xijing must have had some suspicions.

Song Lansheng thought for a moment, then said to Fu Xijing word by word, "He is Xiaoyi's father."

Fu Xijing didn't say anything.

Song Lansheng: "Yuxu and Xiaoyi are cousins, they can't be together—"

"Are you sure?" Fu Xijing frowned. "Uncle Jiang has never been married, and I've never heard that he has any children."

Song Lansheng looked at the man in the photo again, his heart beating faster and faster.

He is different from when he was young, but the temperament he exudes remains unchanged.

"What's his name?" Song Lansheng asked.

"Jiang Jiang, the Jiang of expanding territory." Fu Xijing introduced her, "When he was young, he was in the special forces. He was seriously injured while on a mission, so he has been in a wheelchair ever since."

Song Lansheng grabbed Fu Xijing's arm and took a deep breath: "Xijing, can I trouble you with something?"

Fu Xijing: "Is it related to Uncle Jiang?"

"I want to do a DNA test on him and Xiaoyi." Song Lansheng thought, this is the most intuitive and powerful evidence.

She didn't want Song Yi to occupy a place in the Jiang family, nor did she want to get any benefits from the Jiang family.

But she certainly couldn't bear to see Song Yi and Jiang Yuxu together.

The method Song Lansheng chose was not much different from what Fu Xijing had speculated. After a moment's thought, he nodded and agreed to her words: "Okay, I'll try it. I'll contact you when I have any news."

"Thank you." Song Lansheng looked at him gratefully.

Fu Xijing: "Teacher Song's side——"

"Don't tell her yet." Song Lansheng interrupted Fu Xijing and rubbed her temples. "I'll ask her to move back from there first."

Fu Xijing: "Okay."

"Don't tell the Jiang family either." Song Lansheng added.

Fu Xijing narrowed his eyes again, "You don't want them to know Teacher Song's identity?"

"Don't say anything until you're sure." Song Lansheng shook his head.

If the Jiang family, with a background like that, heard this news, they would probably think that the mother and daughter were trying to establish connections.

I won’t say anything until the matter is settled.

Fu Xijing could understand Song Lansheng's concerns, and could only sigh again that the logic of the mother and daughter's actions was exactly the same.

Always prepare for the worst when facing the unknown.

——

After lunch, Lawyer Liu was responsible for sending the NV people back to their residence, while Song Yi got into Jiang Yuxu's car and returned to the law firm.

After returning to the law firm, Jiang Yuxu asked Song Yi to bring him a cup of coffee.

Song Yi went to the tea room, got a latte, brought it to Jiang Yuxu's desk, and turned to leave.

He was stopped by Jiang Yuxu.

Song Yi: "Anything else?"

Jiang Yuxu: "You are still avoiding me."

Song Yi: "...No, I just didn't want to disturb you at work."

Jiang Yuxu: "You don't believe what I said."

"I really didn't do anything to you—"

"Uh, I believe it." Song Yi was a little skeptical at first, but after meeting Gui Qing today, he believed it: "I know, you took me to the dinner just now to avoid trouble."

This time it was Jiang Yuxu's turn to frown.

A hint of bewilderment appeared on his usually calm face. "Avoid what trouble?"

Song Yi: "Um, isn't Qing Gong from NV pursuing you..."

Jiang Yuxu: "..."

Which eye could tell that Gui Qing was chasing him?

He rubbed his eyebrows helplessly.

Was it because of what Gui Qing said to him that Song Yi thought she was the one "harassing" him?

What a coincidence.

However, seeing that Song Yi believed it, Jiang Yuxu did not explain too much.

If he makes her feel that he is using her as a shield, her psychological pressure will at least not be so great.

Jiang Yuxu's silence and the action of rubbing his eyebrows were seen as tacit agreement in Song Yi's eyes.

Song Yi thought he was having a headache because of Gui Qing's harassment.

Unable to suppress her curiosity, she asked without hesitation, "Has she been pursuing you for a long time?"

Jiang Yuxu: "...Oh."

Song Yi pressed the issue further: "Have you been pursuing her since you were in school?"

Jiang Yuxu: "...Maybe?"

Song Yi: "Then why didn't you agree to her?"

Jiang Yuxu: "I don't like it."

Song Yi: "Okay."

When Song Yi was about to say something, his cell phone rang.

She took it out and saw the caller ID on the screen.

Jiang Yuxu also caught a glimpse of it and said, "Take it."

Song Yi walked to the French window and answered the phone, "Mom."

"Are you busy now?" Song Lansheng said, "Come back, I have something to tell you."

Almost the moment Song Lansheng opened her mouth, Song Yi heard something wrong in her voice.

The voice is very nasal and hoarse.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Song Yi's heart was in his throat. "I'll go back now."

"Come back alone." Song Lansheng emphasized, "Don't let Yuxu follow you."

Song Yi frowned, but before he could ask why, Song Lansheng hung up the phone in a hurry.

Jiang Yuxu saw Song Yi put away her phone and asked, "Auntie, are you feeling unwell?"

"Maybe you have a minor cold. I'll go back and take a look." Song Yi said.

Jiang Yuxu: "I'll give it to you?"

"No need, you go ahead and do your thing, I'll just take a taxi." Song Yi remembered what Song Lansheng said and immediately rejected him.