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Xianglan acted quickly and found out that He Tiantian came to the United States in the spring.
He lived in Singapore, passed through Hong Kong, and then came to the United States; he didn't come from mainland China.
So why would He Jinming, who refused to leave Nanshi even when he was in a cold war with Miss, go to Singapore?
Hmm, I guess not!
Xianglan had only been at peace for a few days when she dreamt of her mistress's son and granddaughter every night.
No, we need to continue investigating.
So they sent people to continue the investigation, intensified their efforts, and dispatched even more people.
This discovery, however, led to the finding of Qi Shuliang's previous collaboration with Huo Yingjun.
Because the Bai family is also a well-known Chinese family in the area, they naturally knew about Qi Shuliang's past.
Huo Yingjun is also well-known in prestigious Chinese circles; everyone knows he is a special envoy sent by China to liaise with the local Chinese community.
He Tiantian and Qi Shu's mother were both brought over by Huo Yingjun, which shows that they came from the mainland.
As for why a fake ID card was created, considering the time frame, it was before the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, probably to cover up the truth.
Upon receiving this news, Xianglan was very excited, so she went to find the young lady.
Bai Qiongyu was arranging flowers when she saw Xianglan approaching and smiled, "Xianglan, what do you think?"
“Very well,” Xianglan said, “but I have something important to attend to, so please take a look first.”
Bai Qiongyu rarely saw Xianglan so serious. She picked up the envelope on the table, looked at it carefully, and was shocked.
"Did that little girl really come from the mainland this year?" Bai Qiongyu asked in surprise. "Her...her surname really is He?"
“Yes!” Xianglan said, “Miss, it’s a bit abrupt to ask Huo Yingjun directly. Why don’t you visit Mr. Qi and ask him in person?”
"This..." Bai Qiongyu hesitated for a moment. She hoped that the little girl was her granddaughter, but at the same time she was a little scared.
She was afraid that the little girl wouldn't recognize her!
I'm terrified of hearing anything about that person!
My heart, which was originally calm and still, became excited and heavy because of this thin piece of paper!
“Miss, if you feel it’s a bit abrupt to visit Mr. Qi, you can invite him to discuss some business matters,” Xianglan asked. “If you’re honest with him, I’m sure Mr. Qi won’t refuse to tell you.”
"Let me think about it some more..." Bai Qiongyu did not agree immediately.
Because she loved him so deeply back then, even after all these years, she still can't let go!
"Miss, as you know, those two are stirring up trouble, trying to seize our Bai family's property," Xianglan said. "Don't you know how they've treated you? Now that we might be able to find the young master and the young lady, what are you still hesitating for!"
After Xianglan finished speaking, she got up and left.
She was worried about her mistress!
This usually decisive and bold young lady becomes indecisive when it comes to matters of the heart.
Sigh, never mind, let's wait until Miss figures it out herself.
Meanwhile, He Tiantian, unaware that someone was investigating her, opened her notebook, which contained notes on what she needed to do after arriving in the United States.
Most of the above has been done, and with the Autumn Equinox approaching, she needs to do this next thing.
Go to Columbia University, where my grandfather used to study.
She wants to use the maple leaves from the day of the Autumn Equinox at school to make bookmarks!
As for why it was this day, He Tiantian remembered that there was always a bookmark in her grandfather's books.
When she was little, she asked and found out that it was a bookmark someone gave her on the day of the Autumn Equinox.
Qi Zhenghan, dressed in new clothes, took He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin to Columbia University.
After Qi Shuliang donated ten million US dollars, Qi Zhenghan, who missed the exam, easily received an acceptance letter from Columbia University.
Of course, this was not only because of Qi Shuliang's ten million US dollars, but also because Qi Zhenghan had excellent grades in school.
Meanwhile, the school learned that Qi Zhenghan missed the exam due to family issues, so the school arranged for him to take the exam through special channels, and that's how Qi Zhenghan got into university.
At that moment, He Tiantian thought to herself, "Capitalist countries are so luxurious; you can go to university if you have money."
Later, Anna explained to He Tiantian the situation at American universities: it's easy to get in but hard to get out; if you can't pass the entrance exams, even if you get in, you might not be able to graduate. Some people spend several years in university before they get their degree.
Strolling through the campus of Columbia University, some students are in a hurry, while others are relaxed. The tall buildings and beautiful environment make the school even more profound and vibrant.
He Tiantian found a red maple leaf, which should be the same kind as the one in Grandpa's book.
"Sister Tian, why are you picking up leaves from the ground?" Qi Zhengmin asked. These leaves were ordinary and had no other significance.
He Tiantian carefully placed some of the nice-looking leaves she had picked up into the book.
"I want to make bookmarks!" He Tiantian said. "I want to give them to my friends, and they will definitely like them."
Actually, it's just Qi Xiaoyan and Niu Lili. As for Qi Daniu, she probably wouldn't understand the meaning of the leaves either.
"Bookmarks?" Qi Zhengmin smiled. "Sister Tian, I know how to make bookmarks. I'll make some for you when we get back."
"Okay!" He Tiantian agreed. The leaves were fragile, so they had to find some nice cardboard to make a base and then seal it with plastic film.
Qi Zhenghan smiled and asked softly, "You were very careful when selecting the leaves, there must be a reason for that, right?"
“Yes, of course!” He Tiantian nodded. “My grandfather has a maple leaf bookmark. He said it was a gift from my grandmother.”
"How romantic!" Qi Zhengmin exclaimed. "I want to make bookmarks too, so I can give them to the person I like in the future as a gift!"
romantic?
Maybe!
Anyway, He Tiantian knew that her grandmother had left her grandfather!
However, He Tiantian also knows that maintaining a relationship does not depend on one person alone, and her grandmother's passing may not be entirely blamed on her.
Actually, what He Tiantian wanted to say was that her grandfather had a very strange temper, and it was very likely that her grandmother couldn't stand it and that's why she left.
"Ahem!" Qi Zhenghan coughed twice to remind his sister.
"Of course, I'll give it to my handsome older brother first," Qi Zhengmin said obsequiously. "Don't worry, brother, I won't fall in love too early."
"Good to know." Qi Zhenghan patted Qi Zhengmin's head; his sister's answer pleased him.
After collecting a lot of leaves, Qi Zhenghan took He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin to explore other places!
After they left, the two elderly women who had been carrying them on their backs turned around.
Bai Qiongyu was already in tears, and Xianglan beside her felt a pang of sorrow and sighed deeply.
"Miss, that little girl is definitely your granddaughter," Xianglan said confidently. The young lady was so beautiful, so adorable, and had such a good temper—definitely better than her own mistress. (To be continued.)
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