Chapter 54. Lin Zhao sensed something was wrong. But…

Lin Zhao sensed something was wrong.

But I didn't think about it that way.

I thought Fu Yansheng would tone it down a bit after he came back, but I didn't expect him to be even more undisguised.

However, in the following days, he was away for longer and longer periods of time, and he didn't even have time to come back for lunch.

Assistant Fan, on the other hand, was running between home and the company every day, and he seemed rather listless.

Lu Zhou said that his travelogue was also shrouded in mystery.

I wonder what the two of them have been up to lately.

However, Fu Yansheng also gave Lin Zhao and Lu Zhou a task: to move back to the Fu family's old house.

Fu Yansheng has driven away everyone from the Fu family's old house.

Those who disobeyed were sent abroad, while some of the obedient ones settled in the country. They could still live in their old houses, but not for as long as before.

From the moment Fu Yansheng drove everyone away, the Fu family's old house became just Fu Yansheng's old house.

The servants and such were all replaced in a rush.

Fu Yansheng had his own considerations.

Lu Zhou was shocked when he first visited the Fu family's old residence.

Unlike estates abroad, every flower, tree, and shrub here has been meticulously designed.

Each pavilion and courtyard was designed with a feng shui master specifically consulted during its construction.

Lin Zhao originally wanted to move her things into Fu Yansheng's old detached house with Uncle Lai, but Uncle Lai said that they didn't need to live there anymore since they were back, and could move directly to the main house.

So they moved their belongings directly into the main house.

"This is a great place to put your drawing stuff! When you get tired of drawing, you can just look outside!" Lu Zhou pointed to the outside through the living room glass.

Lin Zhao smiled helplessly: "This is where Brother Fu lives."

The main house isn't a place just anyone can live in.

Besides, I'm just someone who's staying here temporarily.

Who gave them the right to be pointed at and criticized by the residents of the main house?

Uncle Lai listened for a moment and nodded quickly: "I also think this place is perfect for a drawing board! Zhao Zhao, if you like it, I'll have someone make a custom drawing board for this place. Mr. Fu has also arranged a studio on the second floor, near the study."

Uncle Lai was thinking of taking Lin Zhao over to take a look, but Lin Zhao waved her hand and said, "Uncle Lai, let's have someone set things up first. We can visit the studio anytime."

Lu Zhou noticed that Lin Zhao seemed to be in a bad mood.

She nodded with a smile: "Yes, Fu will definitely put you first! Even if there isn't one in the study, there will definitely be one in the art studio."

That statement was indeed a bit of an overstatement.

The main house is very large.

Aside from the media room, butler's room, and some other empty rooms, the first floor also has a living room large enough to host a party, with plenty of extra space.

How could there be a study but not enough space for an art studio?

"Yes, young master, the main house was just renovated. The old lady used to live here, and the style of the decoration was exactly what she liked. Mr. Fu recently had it changed to your preferred style, so if there's anything you don't like, please let us know in advance and we will make the necessary changes before you move in."

Uncle Lai said.

Lin Zhao turned to look at the room's decor and realized that some of the small details were indeed his personal preferences.

It's just that once you get used to the decoration at the Fu family villa, you might assume that the old Fu family residence was originally decorated like this.

Unexpectedly, it turned out that Fu Yansheng had specially reinstalled it to accommodate him.

This attitude is rather strange.

They don't seem like guests. After all, when a homeowner decorates a house, they have to consider whether the guests like it.

Fu Yansheng's attitude gave Lin Zhao a vague feeling.

I always feel like I'm about to grasp it, but then it feels unreal.

Back in the Lin family, the Lin family was not a good match for the Fu family, but at least we could be friends with peace of mind.

After all, they're all pretty much in the same circle.

But now, Lin Zhao felt increasingly guilty.

Regardless of whether Fu Yansheng likes him or not, the Fu family's choice would not fall on someone like him, whose parents are unknown and who has no background.

Put most of the things that Fu Yansheng was familiar with into the master bedroom.

Uncle Lai led the servants to do a final check.

Lin Zhao and Lu Zhou had nothing else to do, so they strolled around the old house.

The old house was very large, with a main garden in the front, the main living area in the middle, and the servants' quarters at the very back.

There are also horse farms, golf courses, and other facilities on the side.

"I never imagined the Fu family was so big!"

Lu Zhou pounded his leg and sighed.

Lin Zhao recalled that the first time she came here, she always arrived by car.

My legs are sore from walking for so long all of a sudden.

"This horse farm looks pretty good, Zhao Zhao! Have you ever learned horseback riding? How about we have a race?"

Lu Zhou immediately became interested.

Lin Zhao looked up upon hearing this: "Then there should be some kind of prize, right?"

Lu Zhou thought for a moment and said, "I recently won a gem at an auction. If you win, I'll give it to you as a prize."

Lin Zhao became interested and thought for a moment: "What kind of prize do you want?"

The items Lu Zhou offered were very expensive, and Lin Zhao was naturally willing to give Lu Zhou something he liked as a prize for the equestrian competition.

"How about granting me one wish? Without violating your bottom line, grant me one wish."

Lu Zhou was the prize Lin Zhao had already thought of the moment she suggested it.

He answered Lin Zhao's question immediately.

There was no politeness whatsoever.

Lin Zhao agreed.

The horse trainer showed the two tamed horses to them and let them choose. After the two changed their clothes, the trainer led the horses out of the stable.

Lin Zhao gripped the saddle, pushed off forcefully, and flipped himself onto the horse.

The movements are skillful.

I have never forgotten the equestrian skills I learned since childhood.

Lu Zhou also enjoys horseback riding abroad, and the Lu family manor has quite a few horses.

On the grassland, the two set off almost simultaneously, their speeds being equally matched.

Neither side was at a disadvantage.

Lin Zhao's eyes lost their usual gentleness, replaced by a barely perceptible sharpness, as if he wanted to surpass Lu Zhou.

Unfortunately, Lu Zhou made no mistakes and kept a steady pace alongside Lin Zhao.

Fu Yansheng and Ji Xing arrived just in time to see the two of them in this state.

"Young Master Lin's horsemanship is surprisingly good."

Ji Xing was somewhat incredulous and glanced at his friend beside him.

"He is indeed dazzling. No wonder you didn't dare to tell him even though you already knew about his background. But Mr. Fu, he will find out one day. When he finds out that you didn't tell him, guess what he will think."

Ji Xing yawned, his eyes fixed on Lu Zhou on horseback.

"Of course, that's not what I wanted to remind you of." Ji Xing shrugged; what happened to the person in front of him was none of his business.

"Xiao Zhou asked me to remind you."

When Ji Xing saw Lu Zhou looking at him, he quickly waved to Lu Zhou.

Seeing that the two had gradually slowed down, Ji Xing was the first to step forward and directly grab the reins of Lu Zhou's horse.

"Amazing!" Ji Xing exclaimed instinctively.

Lu Zhou raised his chin, his eyes smug.

Fu Yansheng stepped forward, intending to take Lin Zhao's reins, but instead saw Lin Zhao stop and dismount on her own, without making any unnecessary movements.

She appeared efficient and quick.

Lu Zhou seemed to have noticed something was wrong, but he just smiled and said, "Alright, we should go now. Zhao Zhao, I'll bring you the prize money tomorrow."

After Lu Zhou finished speaking, he waved to Lin Zhao, seemingly not caring at all about who won or lost.

Lin Zhao frowned and said, "But weren't we tied?"

draw.

Does that mean all the prize money is gone?

"Then tell me what your wish is when you have it." Lin Zhao didn't say much more about this matter, but promised to give Lu Zhou a prize.

The prize or anything like that isn't really important.

The most important thing is that the two of them have fun.

"What's the prize?" Fu Yansheng watched Ji Xing and the other leave before turning to look at Lin Zhao, who was stroking a horse beside him.

Lin Zhao recounted her competition with Lu Zhou, her tone relaxed.

"By the way, I recently bought a house elsewhere, so I won't be living at your place anymore."

The house does not belong to Lin Zhao.

It was a gift from Lin Rong to Lin Zhao. Lin Zhao paid the down payment, and he would send the remaining money to Lin Rong every month.

“You’ll move to the main house with me.” Fu Yansheng said with a frown, his tone carrying an undeniable refusal.

"But……"

"I'm worried about you being out there all alone."

Fu Yansheng reached out and grabbed Lin Zhao's wrist.

His eyes were filled with urgency, and his words conveyed his reluctance to let the person in front of him leave the Fu family.

Lin Zhao felt a slight stirring in her heart.

But in the end, she gently stroked the man's hand in front of her and said, "Brother Fu, my surname is Lin."

Instead of having the surname Fu.

"I want to tell you something. I heard some news a few days ago. I should have told you earlier, but it wasn't confirmed yet. It will be confirmed tonight, so shall we meet at the old house?"

Fu Yansheng spoke softly.

His gaze remained fixed on Lin Zhao, his eyes never leaving her.

Lin Zhao didn't understand what the person in front of him was talking about, but he knew that Fu Yansheng wouldn't be pleading like this if it wasn't important.

Lin Zhao knew that she could tell him over the phone, but she couldn't help but look into the man's eyes.

Lin Zhao couldn't bring herself to say a word of refusal.

In a daze, Lin Zhao, who had initially been determined to refuse, stayed after Fu Yansheng's repeated attempts to persuade her to stay.

The master bedroom, which is supposed to be the residence of the person in power, has been occupied by an outsider like myself.

Lin Zhao felt terrified, extremely terrified.

Lin Zhao pulled the blanket over herself, wrapping herself up tightly.

Her eyes were exposed, and her hair was flattened on the pillow.

It's messy, yet it looks soft.

He tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, his mind preoccupied with what Fu Yansheng had mentioned.

I don't seem to have anything very important to do, do I?

Lin Zhao thought to herself.

No matter how hard he tried to think about it, he couldn't figure out that it was related to his own background.

Perhaps because he was too anxious, he slept until noon.

The balcony of the Fu family's old house has a great view; you can see the entire landscape at a glance.

Lin Zhao sat on the balcony, drinking the black tea that Uncle Lai had brought over.

"What's this?"

Fu Yansheng walked in with documents in his hand. Lin Zhao looked at the documents Fu Yansheng handed her with some confusion and asked the man in front of her curiously.

Then he gently opened the document in front of him.

The document contains all his experiences from childhood to adulthood.

From my childhood visits to the hospital until now.

The last document was his parentage report.

Lin Zhaoguang's hands trembled as he looked at the title above.

It was as if all other sounds were audible in my ears; I could only hear my own heart pounding.

"They will really like you."

When Fu Yansheng heard the Second Master mention that the two of them looked very similar, he had already asked the Second Master to investigate. However, after thinking it over, Fu Yansheng decided not to tell Lin Zhao the news.

I'm afraid of being disappointed and also afraid of working for nothing.

Lin Zhao was in a rather pleasant mood at the time.

If Lin Zhao had been told at the time that it might be his parents, he might have kept waiting until the test results came back.

But if it turns out not to be true, Lin Zhao will be very disappointed and secretly sad.

Lin Zhao would not reveal a single trace of these emotions.

They'll just secretly keep it to themselves.

So they really are my parents?

Lin Zhao stared incredulously at Fu Yansheng's face, his eyes filled with confusion. Before finding his parents, he worried that he had been abandoned, but now that there was a clue, he felt a little scared.

I don't know what I'm afraid of.

But she couldn't let go of the man's hand in front of her.

Fu Yansheng grasped Lin Zhao's hand in return, the warmth of his palm giving Lin Zhao a sense of security.

"You can see them whenever you want. Second Master's investigation was very accurate. You are their child. Second Master has already sent someone to inform them. They are probably on a plane back to China."

Fu Yansheng didn't want to put too much pressure on Lin Zhao, so he spoke softly with a gentle tone.

His gaze fell on Lin Zhao in front of him, a hint of disappointment hidden in his eyes.

Once those people arrive in China, Lin Zhao will no longer belong entirely to her.

He will be someone else's darling.

Fu Yansheng lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze filled with disappointment and a hint of sigh.

But he quickly hid his emotions.

The rustling of leaves in the wind outside the balcony attracted the two of them.

Lin Zhao turned her gaze to the balcony.

Watching the birds fly to and fro outside, rising with the sun and returning at sunset.

Everyone in this world has their own home.

Should I have one myself?

Fu Yansheng's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he took a deep breath: "Now that Zhaozhao has her own family, will she no longer want me?"

Fu Yansheng felt a slight numbness in his head and blurted out the question in an instant.

Lin Zhao was slightly stunned, then suddenly smiled and shook her head after realizing what was happening.

"Brother Fu will always be my best friend."

"The only one".

The last three words were added by Lin Zhao herself.

It was to give Fu Yansheng confidence, and also to comfort the man in front of her.

At the same time, I also have some selfish motives.

However, it's best not to let Fu Yansheng know this reason.

Fu Yansheng chuckled softly upon hearing this: "If you want to see them, I'll arrange for them to come see you; if you don't want to see them, they won't be able to find you."

Fu Yansheng spoke with absolute confidence.

They didn't feel anything was wrong at all.

Lin Zhao felt somewhat helpless, but she also understood that this confidence came from Fu Yansheng.

Even if the parents are not good, and the child does not acknowledge them, Fu Yansheng can still take good care of the child.

But if those parents are good and he won't suffer any injustice, Fu Yansheng will be happy for himself.

"Let's meet them when they arrive."

Lin Zhao said this.

"Should we tell the Lin family?"

After all, Lin Zhao was raised by the Lin family.

Fu Yansheng was willing to respect the young man's opinion on this matter.

Lin Zhao blinked upon hearing this.

Lin Rong is still in contact with me.

Lin's parents would occasionally ask him a question.

But beyond that, there's little overlap.

Lin Xian has returned home, and the love they poured into him should now be redirected towards Lin Xian.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhao didn't want to disturb the Lin family's peace at this moment.

He also didn't want the Lin family to ignore Lin Xian again because of his words.

"No need. You can thank them after we find our parents, but there's no need for it now."

Fu Yansheng nodded knowingly.

Not wanting to put too much pressure on the person in front of me, I changed the subject.

"How did you sleep last night? Everything here was bought from your favorite brands. If you don't like it or find it unpleasant, I'll have someone come and change it."

It's good enough; the master bedroom's decor is exactly the kind of style Lin Zhao likes.

Lin Zhao liked every single place.

“I originally wanted to demolish the main house and rebuild it, but the feng shui master’s appointment was scheduled too late, so I’ll just make do with what I have for now. After the feng shui master comes to take a look, I’ll demolish the main house again and find a designer to design one that you like.”

Fu Yansheng spoke lightly, but the main house alone covers an area of ​​more than 3,000 square meters, and it is not something that can be done in a short time to re-examine the feng shui and choose an auspicious day.

“The main house is already an old building. I remember it was built when the Fu family first established themselves. It would be such a waste to tear it down and rebuild it now.”

Lin Zhao spoke softly.

The Fu family has never moved the main house for generations. Fu Yansheng just moved into the old house and already wants to move the main house. If this gets out, who knows what kind of rumors will spread.

Especially now that the collateral branches of the Fu family are still around, such a large-scale conflict would likely be detrimental to Fu Yansheng.

"I think it's already pretty good as it is. Brother Fu, you've just moved into the old house, and you're already making such a big fuss. I'm afraid the Fu family..."

Fu Yansheng understood Lin Zhao's concerns.

But he couldn't just tell Lin Zhao that he wasn't afraid of the Fu family at all.

He didn't even care about the old house.

Whether to move or not is entirely up to you.

But his gaze fell upon Lin Zhao.

Seeing the nervous look in Lin Zhao's eyes, Fu Yansheng's tone softened a bit.

She lowered her head and said, "Okay, if Zhao Zhao says she won't do it, then she won't. By the way, have you gone to see the art studio? I asked Uncle Lai to clear out a studio for you early this morning, and there's also a room specifically for storing paintings."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao was about to wave her hand when Fu Yansheng grabbed her fingertips: "No need to refuse, all of this is my own choice."

*

Lin Zhao always felt that Fu Yansheng's attitude towards her was very different.

But I'm also afraid that I might be mistaken or misinterpreting things.

If Fu Yansheng didn't have that intention, once she said it, their current relationship would be completely ruined.

Lin Zhao hesitated for a day or two, and before he could figure it out, the second master of the Fu family arrived with his parents.

A couple dressed in very formal attire, their faces anxious, focused their attention on Lin Zhao almost as soon as they entered the Fu family home.

There's no other reason than that his eyes looked so much like his father's.

Her father was a foreigner and her mother was Chinese. Lin Zhao inherited her mother's gentleness in her eyes, but her pupils inherited her father's eye color.

Master Fu stood to the side, watching them, his expression particularly disdainful when he saw the man in the couple.

His eyes held a hint of irritation.

His eyes were full of disgust, but when he looked at the woman, he couldn't help but soften his gaze.

Lin Zhao noticed the Second Master's gaze and suddenly froze.

He seemed to remember...

There were rumors about the Second Master before. Wait, could it be that the Second Master likes his mother?

Lin Zhao's heart sank deeper and deeper, feeling that this matter was simply too outrageous. But looking at the Second Master's gaze and then at her mother's face, and remembering what the Second Master had said before that she looked too much like her, she couldn't help but think of the Second Master's words.

We're doomed.

I never imagined that I would have such a connection with the Fu family!

"Zhaozhao!"

The woman seemed to have made up her mind. She rushed towards Lin Zhao, tears streaming down her face, her eyes brimming with tears: "My child, I've finally... finally found you!"

Second Master instinctively wanted to step forward.

But the man next to the woman had already supported her and even patted her back to comfort her.

Speaking in broken Mandarin, his eyes were filled with melancholy and tenderness as he looked at Lin Zhao: "Zhao Zhao, we've been looking for you all these years since you went missing, but we haven't received any useful news from back home..."

Just when they were about to give up, God gave them hope!

They finally found Lin Zhao!

It turns out that their child had been switched with another family.

My child has grown up healthy all these years.

The couple felt gratified and excited.

"Don't worry, we will thank the family that adopted you and raised you. Zhao Zhao, our family business is not in China. If you want to live in China, Mom will stay with you. If you want to go abroad, Dad and Mom will prepare everything for you."

The woman spoke gently, holding Lin Zhao's hand tightly, with no intention of letting go.

The child who had been missing for more than 20 years was finally found. She was afraid that if she let go, it would vanish like a dream.

The woman couldn't bear to part with it.

"I'm probably the first person to help my love rival find his child."

Second Master glanced at Fu Yansheng beside him, his voice filled with despair.

Fu Yansheng then spoke up: "You helped the person you like find her child. Think about it: in her heart, aren't you considered a friend instead of a pursuer she's wary of?"

That makes sense...

After all, he would usually be kicked out if he got close to her, but now he was actually on the same flight as them! They were even seated next to each other!

Fu Yansheng understood the Second Master's thoughts.

With just a slight opening of his mouth, he won.

Lin Zhao glanced at Fu Yansheng, then at her parents: "I haven't decided yet. Can you give me two more days to think about it?"

"Of course you can, but I still hope you can come abroad with us. Your grandparents and maternal grandparents really want to see you. They were frantic with worry when you were missing!"

Over the years, regardless of whether there has been any news from China, these elderly people would return to China at certain times to do charity work at the orphanage, hoping to meet their grandchildren there.

But each time, it ended in disappointment.

Fortunately, their good intentions were not entirely in vain. More than twenty years later, Lin Zhao finally returned to their side.

He was well-behaved, sensible, and obedient. He was also very good-looking and quiet, just like his mother.

Therefore, Lin Zhao needs to go abroad once so that the elders can see her.

“Your grandparents originally wanted to come in person, but the journey was long and their health had been poor in recent years, so we persuaded them not to.”

The woman explained.

Lin Zhao didn't care. He only knew that his family loved him very much and his elders hoped that he could go home.

"I will go back with you."

Lin Zhao made her promise almost simultaneously.

Fu Yansheng just watched from the side, and when he heard Lin Zhao say those words, his eyes darkened with disappointment.

Seeing Fu Yansheng's appearance, the second master understood: "It seems that our family is really at odds with their family."

Why are they all such romantics?

Hearing the Second Master's sudden expression of dissatisfaction, Fu Yansheng glanced at the Second Master beside him and said, "You are the persistent suitor, I am the one who is the romantic."

Even Zhao Zhao didn't know that he liked him.

What if Zhaozhao doesn't come back in the future?

The second master asked a crucial question, and Fu Yansheng answered without hesitation: "Then I'll go abroad with him."

At worst, I'll have to work harder in the future, traveling back and forth between China and abroad, but I'll definitely settle down overseas.

Wherever Zhaozhao is, Fu Yansheng will be there too!

Upon hearing this, Second Master shrugged, looking at Fu Yansheng with a sarcastic tone: "What's the difference between you and me? The only difference is that you didn't confess, but I did? But the problem is, I had the guts to confess, and you didn't!"

The second master's repeated cold laughs made Fu Yansheng's face grow increasingly ugly.

Lin Zhao's parents decided to visit the Lin family. After the domestic affairs were resolved, Lin Zhao would return abroad with her parents to meet her elders.

We'll talk about what happens next later.

Lin Zhao glanced at Fu Yansheng subconsciously.

Remembering that she hadn't introduced him to her parents yet, she quickly said, "This is my best friend, Fu Yansheng from the Fu family."

Upon hearing that it was someone from the Fu family, Lin Zhao's parents fell silent. They glanced at Fu Yansheng from head to toe, noting that he was a bit better looking than the Second Master.

I just don't know what his personality is like.

and……

It seems like we're just talking about friends now, and it probably won't be like what the Second Master did, right?

The woman's gaze would linger on Fu Yansheng for a moment, then turn to look at the Second Master beside her.

It's like a comparison.

She had only glanced at him a couple of times when her husband pulled her close, saying, "Second Master, we are extremely grateful for finding our child this time. We can hand over the company's projects to the Fu family, but please stay away from my wife!"

Although Zhao's father had a melancholy expression, his eyes were firm as he stood in front of his wife without backing down.

Looking at the man in front of her, the intense suspicion in his eyes had not diminished in the slightest.

Lin Zhao fell silent upon hearing this.

It seems that her parents also suffered greatly because of this, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to so firmly and directly refuse the Second Master.

Second Master has lived through so many years, he doesn't take such a simple sentence to heart at all.

Just as the Second Master was about to speak, Fu Yansheng covered his mouth and said, "Uncle and Aunt, you can stay at the Fu family's house tonight. I'll have the butler deliver a visiting card to the Lin family first, and we'll visit them tomorrow."

A proper home visit is naturally different from a regular home visit.

Fu Yansheng was a man who knew the rules, and he wanted to show off in front of the two people in front of him.

Lin Zhao's parents quickly shook their heads and waved their hands. Although they had gone abroad many years ago, they still owned their own property, and it was really inappropriate for them to live in the Fu family's house.

Besides, Fu Yansheng has been helping their son for so long. Now that they, as parents, are coming to acknowledge their son, it would be inconsiderate of them to still live in the Fu family's house.

"Will Zhao Zhao stay at the hotel with us too?"

The woman's tone was inquiring, but just as she finished speaking, Fu Yansheng said, "Auntie, Zhaozhao is a bit picky about beds. Let Zhaozhao stay at the Fu family's house for a while. Don't worry, I will take good care of Zhaozhao."

Lin Zhao hadn't figured out how to get along with her parents yet, but upon hearing Fu Yansheng's words, she quickly nodded in agreement.

Lin Zhao's parents had no choice but to agree.

*

Rumors about Lin Zhao's background had already spread when the Fu family sent their visiting cards.

Many people in the circle have already heard that Lin Zhao's parents have been found.

The Lin family also heard the gist of it.

There were some guesses about the identities of Lin Zhao's parents.

After all, they were people personally brought back by the second master of the Fu family, so they didn't think about hiding or keeping it a secret.

Therefore, not many people know about this, but there are some.

"I heard that Zhao Zhao's parents are from the Raphael family?"

"What? It's Raphael? The Raphael family, the ones that's always been on the wealth list? They must be on par with the Fu family, right?"

"The Raphael family has held the title of duke since the kingdom's time, and by now they can be considered a family that has accumulated wealth for over a century. Besides, do you even know who his mother is?"

"That's the woman who haunted Master Fu's dreams and even made him go abroad! Speaking of that woman, her identity is not simple. Do you know the Nan family? Back then, the Fu family in Beijing, the Ji family in Shanghai, and the Nan family in Shanghai were all top-tier families. The Ji family has moved to Beijing now, but the Nan family moved abroad with their entire family back then."

What was spread were all rumors, but seven parts of these rumors were true and three parts were false.

The Nan family did indeed move abroad, but it was because Nan Qiaoyue, the only heir of the Nan family at the time, fell in love with the heir of the Raphael family.

Nan Qiaoyue could not give up her career for love. Originally, Zhao's father wanted to move to China, but the domestic market was already saturated at that time.

After much deliberation, Nan Qiaoyue decided to move her entire family abroad and begin developing her business in overseas markets.

In addition, it had the backing of the Raphael family.

In less than a year, they had already captured about 80% of the market.

After becoming pregnant, Nan Qiaoyue had a job that required her to return to China, but she never expected that her child would be lost after birth.

The surveillance information at the time was not perfect, and Nan Qiaoyue and her father searched for nearly two months without having a postpartum period.

But they couldn't find their children.

At that time, Nan Qiaoyue's physical and mental condition was on the verge of collapse.

Therefore, at the urging of her family, Nan Qiaoyue and her husband left the country first.

But the search never stopped. The couple was very secretive, and the nurses and doctors knew very little about them, but the incident caused quite a stir.

So much so that even years later, when Fu Yansheng went looking for clues, there were still retired doctors and nurses who knew about this.

"Looking at it all, Lin Xian is the most miserable. They were originally two real young masters, but I never expected that one of them would have to endure so many years of hardship."

Originally, Lin Zhao should have been taken away, but Lin Zhao was unwell at the time, so the couple disliked her and took Lin Xian instead.

It was all just a series of coincidences.

Lin Zhao sighed as she thought of this.

Nan Qiaoyue and the other woman learned the cause and effect of this matter, and they also felt sorry for Lin Xian.

They were both such good kids, yet their fates were so tragic.

Whether it was replaced or not.

They should not be treated like this.

Knowing that Nan Qiaoyue and her husband were coming, the Lin family waited at the door early in the morning. They saw Lin Zhao surrounded by her parents and friends like Fu Yansheng.

Mr. and Mrs. Lin felt a pang of sadness, but then they felt a sense of relief.

Lin Rong looked at Lin Zhao with excitement.

He knew exactly how much Lin Zhao wanted to find her parents.

He supports Lin Zhao and will always support all of Lin Zhao's decisions.

In his eyes, Lin Zhao was still the little shadow who would follow him around as a child, quietly calling him "brother."

Standing beside Lin Rong, Lin Xian witnessed this scene, and the resentment and jealousy he had felt were completely extinguished.

yes……

Lin Zhao had a family that was originally better than the Lin family, and he should have been happier and more joyful. His parents were looking forward to his birth.

I am the same.

But all of this was ruined by others.

He even wanted to blame all the mistakes on Lin Zhao.

It seems rather ridiculous.

Now, seeing Lin Zhao's parents and friends beside her...

Lin Xian then realized how ridiculous he had been.

"You must be Lin Xian? You are indeed very tall and handsome, just like your mother. I heard all this from Zhao Zhao. Everything was a twist of fate, but you really suffered so much injustice. I didn't know what you liked, so I bought a lot more."

In her early years, Nan Qiaoyue was a very domineering woman in the business world.

She later gave birth to a child, who was then lost.

Her original domineering nature had taken on a hint of ferocity, but now that she has finally found her child, all that ferocity has vanished from her eyes.

She's gentle and kind, just like the aunt next door.

Looking at Lin Xian, she took out the gift she had prepared earlier.

Understated yet valuable.

These are all items that tend to preserve their value.

Jade, and some things that children like.

I heard that Lin Xian has been working at the company recently, and Nan Qiaoyue has even taken over a subsidiary she manages in China.

Express your gratitude.

Lin Xian looked at the contract, jade, and other gifts in front of him, and subconsciously glanced at Lin Rong beside him.

Lin Rong looked serious.

After all, these things are extremely valuable.

But he didn't export it directly because it was a gift for Lin Xian.

Lin Rong gently patted Lin Xian's shoulder: "It's okay, just do what you want."

Lin Xian immediately felt much more relaxed: "No need, Auntie. So many years have passed. Lin Zhao is a good person."

Lin Xian smiled gently, his eyes filled with relief.

Nan Qiaoyue waved her hand and said, "These are all gifts for you, so please accept them. Xiao Xian, you and Zhao Zhao are about the same age, and you have experienced such strange things. To be honest, I do want to make it up to you, but more than that, I think you are a very good person. Even in such an environment, you were able to maintain your original intentions, which is really good."

"Besides, now that you've joined the company, you need a subsidiary to practice with. This subsidiary isn't worth much, so feel free to use it for practice. Aunt Nan hopes that you and Zhao Zhao will both be well in the future."

Whether they are friends or not, as long as they are both doing well, everything else is trivial.

Lin Xian nodded and smiled.

Looking into Nan Qiaoyue's gentle eyes, Lin Xian finally accepted her gift.

The two families chatted for a while, talking about their children when they were young, how the two mothers looked forward to their children's birth when they were pregnant, and how they imagined what their children would be like when they grew up.

Even after lunch, both families were reluctant to part.

Fortunately, even though they have parted ways, they have continued to be friends for countless days and nights.

Lin Zhao also invited Lu Zhou, Ji Xing, Kong Ning, and Uncle Kong to dinner that evening.

She even introduced her parents to them.

Uncle Kong had never met anyone so capable. The last time he met someone so capable was Fu Yansheng.

Uncle Kong felt pressured, but it quickly disappeared without a trace.

After all, Nan Qiaoyue understood the pressure Uncle Kong was under, and the conversation became much more relaxed.

Kong Ning's eyes were full of gossip as she looked at her friend.

She even wanted to ask him directly in front of everyone, but she knew it would be impolite to ask now.

So, suppressing his excitement, he waited until they were almost finished with their meal before cautiously approaching his friend to ask.

"Your father is really a member of the Raphael family? There's been a lot of discussion about it in our circle these past few days. So many people have been asking me, but I haven't answered them at all!"

Kong Ning knew what he should and shouldn't say, but he was also a little curious!

Lin Zhao nodded: "Yes, I'll be going abroad with them tomorrow, and the return date is uncertain. I was just thinking of treating you to a meal."

Upon hearing this, Kong Ning immediately wilted. He hadn't expected that the meal he was having with Lin Zhao was a farewell feast.

"If you leave, I'll be so bored all by myself! Who knows, my dad might send me abroad in a couple of days... Sigh... I finally got to come back for a couple of days of fun, and now you're saying you're leaving again!"

Kong Ning finally finished the project and returned home. He originally planned to spend a few more days with Lin Zhao, but he didn't expect that the first meal he had would be a farewell banquet for Lin Zhao.

"Zhao Zhao, I'm going abroad too! I also have some things to do at home in a couple of days, so come over to my house! Kong Ning, you can come too, if you really can't!"

Lu Zhou didn't care.

They even seem to welcome it.

After all, it was quite fun for Lin Zhao and Kong Ning to go out and have fun together.

That was the case at least last time.

"Forget it, I really don't want to eat white food abroad anymore... Who understands? The food I ate abroad before made me want to throw up!"

Kong Ning also wanted to go, but she just couldn't bring herself to satisfy her stomach.

“My mom said we have a Chinese chef at home, and he cooks really authentic dishes. You’re my friend, so I’d love to have you come over to my house.”

Lin Zhao nodded slightly and spoke.

Kong Ning hesitated for a moment, glanced at her elderly father, and then waved her hand: "Never mind, my dad hasn't been feeling well lately, I'd better stay home and keep him company. Besides, you're going back to see your elders, what would it look like if I went with you? It's okay, Zhao Zhao, we'll play together again when you get back to China!"

Lin Zhao hummed in agreement.

Indeed, it's not like he's not coming back after going abroad this time!

Lin Zhao had already made up his mind these past two days that he would return after meeting all the elders abroad.

He likes Fu Yansheng, and this matter needs an answer before he will be willing to accept it.

Lin Zhao turned her gaze to the other end of the round table, where Fu Yansheng was.

Fu Yansheng was quiet at this moment, his eyebrows and eyes downcast.

I don't know what I'm thinking.

Lin Zhao frowned slightly when she saw Fu Yansheng's dejected expression.

Is Fu Yansheng having some kind of work problem?

That's why I feel so disappointed?

But I haven't heard of any problems with the Fu Group's operations recently!

Lin Zhao was deep in thought.

I've thought about it for a long time but still can't figure it out.

I decided to stop thinking about it and wait until he returned to China to ask Fu Yansheng in person.

Kong Ning got up early to see Lin Zhao off at the airport, only to find that Fu Yansheng had a smirk on his face and looked like he was in a bad mood.

They quickly moved as far away from Fu Yansheng as possible.

I always feel uneasy when I look at Fu Yansheng.

But Lin Zhao didn't think so.

"Brother Fu, you must eat well and live a good life while I'm abroad! I've already told Assistant Fan that if you don't eat and sleep properly, he'll call me!"

Lin Zhao gave Fu Yansheng careful instructions.

He was afraid that if he went abroad, Fu Yansheng would cause trouble all the time.

They ruined their own bodies.

"Oh, and remember, absolutely no smoking!"

When Lin Zhao was around, Fu Yansheng would smoke a cigarette but not take a bite.

But who knows, after he leaves, Fu Yansheng might start smoking and drinking!

Those are all things that ruin your health!

It's not a good thing!

Lin Zhao frowned and reminded the man in front of her.

He gave detailed instructions.

Hearing these instructions, Fu Yansheng's gloomy expression eased somewhat.

Kong Ning watched from the side and felt increasingly strange, as if there was something wrong with Fu Yansheng.

But it's a feeling I can't quite put my finger on.

I always feel like my own cabbage is about to be eaten.

Probably not.

Kong Ning felt uneasy, unable to get a clear answer.

But he didn't dare tell Lin Zhao directly.

It seems like this has been the way things have been all these years?

Fu Yansheng is probably just... reluctant to part with his friend, right?

Just like him?

As Kong Ning thought this, his heart relaxed again and again.

This continued until Lin Zhao and the others left.

Fu Yansheng remained standing still without making a move.

He was holding his phone, seemingly looking at some message.

Fu Yansheng only breathed a sigh of relief and left the airport after receiving a message from Lin Zhao and replying with a text message.