Chapter 42 is simply unlucky.

What does it even matter?

Lin Xian thought to himself, and gave a cold laugh.

If it weren't for Lin Zhao's parents, I would have a good reputation in the company and be a child praised by my parents.

But everyone is comparing him to others.

Everyone said he was inferior to Lin Zhao.

Yes, Lin Zhao is kind, generous, and speaks pleasantly.

Lin Rong said that Lin Zhao had put in a lot of effort to help him integrate into the family quickly.

Didn't he put in any effort himself?

Lin Rong didn't know, and neither did Lin's parents.

All they could think about was Lin Zhao.

Even when Lin Zhao said she wanted to spend the New Year on an island, they immediately said they would go together.

But no one expected that this would be his first Chinese New Year back home.

"But Lin Xian, he's just a victim too." Kong Ning said this ever since her father won tens of millions in the lottery and got into the school she could never have entered in her entire life.

Kong Ning had met many people, people from different social classes and different worlds, and he had learned to read people's expressions.

Lin Xian simply felt that Lin Zhao had wronged him, taking away twenty-three years of his life.

But all this hatred should be predicated on the premise that Lin Zhao is the child of that wicked couple.

"He's not that couple's child, Lin Xian. At least Lin Zhao didn't hurt you, did she?"

Kong Ning spoke softly, his slightly chubby face full of seriousness.

Kong Ning was never ambiguous about Lin Zhao's affairs. He had known Lin Zhao for over ten years and understood what kind of person she was. When he returned, he also learned that Lin Zhao had left the Lin family, so he went back for a meal.

I never went back after that.

When chatting with Lin Zhao, she would share with him what fun things had happened in the industry recently, what good TV shows she had watched at home, and what her brother had said.

But ever since Lin Zhao learned that she was not a child of the Lin family, she has almost never talked to him about these things again.

The Lin family raised Lin Zhao, and Lin Zhao was equally distressed to know about this incident. Lin Zhao was too young to remember when it happened, and even after learning about it, she never said anything.

She never said she disliked Lin Xian, nor did she say she would stay in the Lin family.

Lin Zhao was stubborn; once she made up her mind, she wouldn't turn back.

He felt that he had taken Lin Xian's place, so he tried his best to be good to Lin Xian, wanted Lin Xian to enter the second-generation circle as soon as possible, and wanted everyone to know Lin Xian's identity, even though he would become a laughing stock in other people's eyes.

But Lin Zhao never said anything.

Kong Ning was standing up for Lin Zhao.

“But those twenty-three years are an indelible fact,” Lin Xian said coldly, his gaze fixed on Kong Ning.

Even if Lin Zhao doesn't say a word, many friends will speak up for him.

People like this are completely different from people like myself.

In other people's eyes, I am extremely tactless.

Everyone felt they should thank Lin Zhao.

But in Lin Xian's eyes, this was simply ridiculous.

“My name was originally Lin Xian, which means ‘despised by everyone’.”

Lin Xian glanced at Kong Ning, but ultimately said nothing more, got into his car, and drove away.

Kong Ning stood there, stunned for a long time, before finally stepping through the snow and leaving the spot.

Lin Zhao was unaware of what was happening with Kong Ning.

Fu Yansheng returned with a document in his hand and went to Lin Zhao's room.

Lu Zhou happened to pass by and saw this scene, and was quite curious.

I want to follow, but I feel it's not a good idea.

Holding the cup in my hand, I felt that my friend had finally seen the light.

Will he just confess his feelings directly?

Lu Zhou was just overthinking it.

Lin Zhao opened the file; it contained the DNA comparison results from the database.

His relatives are not in the DNA database.

"However, I found another clue."

Fu Yansheng took a deep breath, still carrying the chill he had brought back from outside: "According to eyewitnesses, the couple took you from a hospital years ago, and that hospital later discovered that a child was missing, but the surveillance footage couldn't find out who did it."

"It means that you were not abandoned, and you also have loving parents. However, due to the passage of time and the hospital's renovation, a lot of data has not been entered, and most of the experienced doctors have retired. Therefore, we will have to wait a while to find out who your parents are."

Fu Yansheng spoke softly, noticing that Lin Zhao's eyes were reddening.

Fu Yansheng reached out and gently ruffled Lin Zhao's hair.

The movements were very gentle.

"I will help you find them."

Anything you want.

Fu Yansheng said softly.

"Thank you, Brother Fu." Lin Zhao knew in her heart that Fu Yansheng had helped her too many times.

Every time, it seemed like he couldn't repay it.

"Brother Fu, this is the best New Year's gift I've ever received."

There are still about ten days until the Lunar New Year.

But Lin Zhao already felt that this was the best New Year's gift.

Fu Yansheng frowned: "What if I gave you an even better New Year's gift?"

Lin Zhao looked up at Fu Yansheng in front of her.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "Anything that Brother Fu gives me is the best New Year's gift."

Lin Zhao said this.

Fu Yansheng smiled when he heard this.

There was a little incident. Just as Fu Yansheng was about to leave and opened the door to his room, he saw Lu Zhou standing outside.

Lu Zhou was surprised that Fu Yansheng came out so quickly. He glanced at Fu Yansheng somewhat awkwardly, then smiled and greeted Lin Zhao.

"Just passing by, I'm just passing by!"

The paleness of Lu Zhou's words was no less than when he said he wouldn't forgive Ji Xing.

Fu Yansheng sneered, turned around and told Lin Zhao to rest well. After receiving Lin Zhao's reply, he dragged Lu Zhou and closed the door.

"Okay, then tell me properly, how did you get from your room to this room!"

These were the last words that reached Lin Zhao's ears before the door closed.

Lin Zhao shook her head slightly, took out her phone and sent a message to Kong Ning.

Tell Kong Ning about this surprise, and also tell her that you will be going to the island to celebrate the New Year in a couple of days.

I'll ask Kong Ning out for dinner tomorrow and give her the New Year's gift I prepared a long time ago.

Kong Ning was happy for Lin Zhao as always.

Lin Zhao also bought gifts for everyone in the Lin family, and will have Uncle Lai deliver them later.

Lin Zhao thought to herself.

As for the gifts for Fu Yansheng and Lu Zhou, it would be best to give them out on New Year's Day.

Lin Zhao had everything arranged.

On the last day before leaving the Fu family villa, Fu Yansheng prepared to give Uncle Lai and the others a day off, while Lin Zhao looked at the names on the gifts and handed them to them one by one.

In particular, Uncle Lai's gift was carefully selected by Lin Zhao.

Confirm that everything is ready.

Lu Zhou pushed his suitcase, his whole body pounding with excitement, as if he were about to jump up.

"Hurry, hurry, I haven't even celebrated the New Year yet!"

Lu Zhou was incredibly excited.

Uncle Lai helped Lin Zhao and Fu Yansheng put their suitcases into the car and watched them drive away before giving the servants a day off. Even after everyone had left, Uncle Lai still did not leave.

Someone needs to stay in the villa during the Lunar New Year. Uncle Lai has no children and is willing to stay at home alone, waiting for the owners to return.

It's not like there's absolutely no human presence in the house.

Lu Zhou was very excited throughout the journey.

Looking at Lu Zhou's appearance, Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel hopeful.

Although Lin Zhao had visited many islands.

Perhaps because it's close to the Lunar New Year, there are a lot of people traveling lately.

As Lu Zhou walked along, almost all he heard was people talking about the upcoming New Year and buying things for their children or relatives.

Previously, Lu Zhou had only heard a lot about the New Year at the project site, but he only limited the New Year to the concept of a happy holiday.

But now we can truly see that Chinese New Year is about going home.

It is a reunion.

"Wow, so many people!"

Even in the VIP lounge, there were many people waiting for their flights.

Lin Zhao was not surprised, as there are many related videos on mobile phones every year during the Spring Festival.

The crowds reflect everyone's longing to go home.

Whether by train, plane, high-speed rail, or car.

It all reflects everyone's eagerness to go home.

“Every year, the Spring Festival is the most anticipated event for Chinese people. It represents reunion and the hope that the family can be happy together in the new year.” Lin Zhao explained softly, “These days, everyone is going home for the Spring Festival, and some people will also take their relatives out for a trip during the Spring Festival.”

Lu Zhou was stunned. They didn't have this custom abroad.

There is no custom of having to go home for the Lunar New Year.

But when he saw the joy on everyone's faces, he felt that this was good.

I have indescribable feelings.

Year after year, everyone looks forward to the Spring Festival and to going home.

"Chinese people are all attached to their homes."

Fu Yansheng said it all in just six words.

Fu Yansheng was also homesick when he was a child, but after his mother left, he was all alone in his home.

Lin Zhao nodded emphatically.

The Chinese New Year is approaching.

It's just a few words, but they carry countless emotions.

People carry all the resentment, sadness, joy, and happiness of the year with them, and then start anew with the new year.

Joy and happiness will continue, while resentment and sadness will be let go with the new year.

Lin Zhao originally thought there were only the three of them.

But when Ji Xing appeared in front of them, Lin Zhao subconsciously looked at Fu Yansheng, assuming that Fu Yansheng had told Ji Xing about the flight information.

Fu Yansheng shrugged and said, "It wasn't me who said it, but their family owns shares in this airline company."

Lin Zhao hadn't expected the Ji family to have such a wide range of interests.

But he didn't say anything.

After all, Ji Xing wasn't there for them.

So Lin Zhao and Fu Yansheng watched as Lu Zhou's happy face suddenly fell.

Ji Xing stood beside Lu Zhou, seemingly talking to him.

Lu Zhou's expression softened, and Ji Xing took the opportunity to hand over the items in his hand.

Lu Zhou glanced at it, and his eyes lit up.

Lin Zhao sighed upon seeing this scene.

It seems their journey will be joined by one more person.

But he forgot to prepare one gift!

Lin Zhao was a bit of a headache and could only wait until she arrived at the duty-free shop to buy a new gift.

Thinking about this, Lin Zhao began to consider what kind of New Year's gift he should give.

After boarding the plane, Lin Zhao spent almost all her time watching TV. Lu Zhou was not originally sitting next to Lin Zhao, but in order to watch TV with Lin Zhao, he asked Fu Yansheng to switch seats with him.

Fu Yansheng was unwilling.

But when he turned his head, he saw Ji Xing's resentful eyes, and then glanced at Lin Zhao's bright eyes.

Fu Yansheng agreed.

Lin Zhao and Lu Zhou have been watching this TV series recently, and they have almost become TV show buddies, complaining about the unreasonable parts together.

Lin Zhao still enjoys watching TV with Lu Zhou; it's quite relaxing.

It was just that Ji Xing was wronged. He had planned to sit with Lu Zhou and explain everything that had happened before.

The journey is quite long.

Who knew that Fu Yansheng would end up sitting next to him!

That's incredibly unlucky.

Fu Yansheng and Ji Xing both thought the same thing at the same time.

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Author's Note: Zhuo's Random Thoughts:

The weather has suddenly turned cold recently. I had to wrap myself in layers of clothing before going out, and only then did I realize that the New Year was almost here. It feels like the year has just begun. I wrote about Lord Shen, then Chaochao, and now Zhaozhao. I'm not good at writing about emotions, especially the complex emotions of the people around Zhaozhao. I always feel that my writing is too superficial and pale. Emotions and human nature are not my forte. For example, Kong Ning and Lin Xian, one is completely devoted to Lin Zhao, and the other is filled with jealousy, envy, and other complex human nature and emotions.

No one can say for sure whose fault it was that caused all of this. After all, Zhao Zhao was both a victim and a beneficiary in this matter, while Lin Xian truly endured twenty-three miserable years.

However! I will finish writing this book properly, even if my feelings are too shallow, I will still finish writing their story!

Thank you all for your support. I hope to improve the romance in the next book, since some readers commented that the romance in the first two books was too sparse QAQ~

Goodnight, little ones! [heart] Hope everyone has a happy and joyful day! [rose]