Chapter 271 I Can't Lose My Son
I was amused by him and pushed him gently: "Stop joking and be serious."
He gently held his forehead and leaned closer: "I have always been serious, especially to you."
I blushed a little at his sudden love words, lowered my head and stopped talking.
But he refused to let me go. He moved closer and whispered, "You know what? Every time I'm with you, I feel really safe. You're like my reassurance. As long as you're with me, I'm not afraid of anything."
My heart was beating fast.
His eyes were full of affection, as if I was the only one left in the world. I gently squeezed his hand and whispered, "Me too. As long as you are with me, I feel fearless."
He reached out and ruffled my hair, with a hint of teasing in his tone: "Then should we give each other the 'Best Partner' award?"
I was amused by him again, so I responded with an emoji and said, "Stop joking, we still have to go see Lin Shu." "Okay, let's go. But remember what I said just now, if there is anything wrong, you must tell me the first time."
He nodded, but his expression became serious again.
At the pier by the river, the sea breeze blew, creating waves and the air was filled with a salty and humid smell.
Jiang Yichen and I stood on the dock, surrounded by piles of goods and busy workers. The noisy voices and the sound of the wind intertwined to form a tense and depressing atmosphere. This was the starting point of the fake medicine case 20 years ago, and now, Lin Shu's connection with the Jiang family's fake medicine case has gradually surfaced.
She took advantage of her grandmother's trust and framed her grandfather, becoming a key link in the conspiracy.
Jiang Yichen stuck close to my side, leaning forward and completely protecting me behind him.
His eyes were scanning the surroundings vigilantly, his gaze was like an eagle's, full of alertness, just like a wild beast guarding its territory. He would attack immediately at the slightest movement.
I could clearly sense that every nerve in his body was tense, but his body movements were still steady, without a trace of panic. "Be careful, there are too many people here, and we have to hurry if we want to find any clues."
He lowered his voice, his tone was full of unquestionable certainty, as if he was announcing our mission. I nodded slightly, and a warm feeling rose in my heart.
With him by my side, I seemed to be injected with endless courage. My originally timid heart became firm and resolute at this moment.
I looked up, my eyes full of determination, and began to carefully observe everything around me. The dock was busy, with workers hurrying to move goods, and the huge cargo ship docked at the shore, making a dull low hum, as if telling the story of the years.
I tried hard to search for clues in this complex scene, not missing any possible details.
At this moment, the phone vibrated slightly. It was a message from Xiao Tiantian: "Sister Mo, we haven't found anything unusual so far, but you still have to be careful. There is a container storage area on the east side of the dock. There are few people there, so maybe we can find some clues."
I quickly responded, “Got it, we’ll be there soon.”
Jiang Yichen saw me looking down at my phone and said softly, "Is it Xiao Tiantian?"
"Well," I nodded, "she said there might be clues in the container storage area to the east. Let's go there and take a look."
He nodded slightly, his eyes still scanning the surroundings alertly, his tone full of concern: "Okay, follow me closely, don't get lost."
We walked along the edge of the pier towards the east. Jiang Yichen always walked half a step ahead of me, his body slightly leaning to the side, as if he was ready to block any danger for me at any time.
"Don't worry about me," I said softly, "I can take care of myself."
He turned his head and glanced at me, with a hint of helplessness and doting in his eyes: “I know you can, but I just can’t help but want to protect you.”
I blushed a little at his straightforward words, and lowered my head and stopped talking.
Then he whispered, holding my hand tightly, "You are too important to me. I can't let anything go wrong with you."
The river breeze blew with a salty and humid breath, and the waves hit the stone foundation of the pier, making a dull sound.
I held my slightly bulging belly. Being five months pregnant made me move a little slowly.
As agreed, I met Lin Shu on this deserted pier.
She stood at the end of the pier with her back to me, her black windbreaker fluttering in the wind.
I walked towards her slowly, and each step made a "dong dong" sound on the wet wooden boards.
"Auntie Lin." I called softly and walked to her side.
Lin Shu slowly turned her head. Her face was full of wrinkles carved by the years. Her eyes revealed complex emotions, including guilt, hesitation, and a hint of determination.
"Child, you shouldn't have come here. The wind is strong here at the dock. It's not good for you and the baby in your belly."
Lin Shu's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of concern.
I shook my head and looked at her firmly: "Aunt Lin, I want to know the truth about the fake medicine case. You know, I can't just let those who hurt innocent people go without knowing the truth."
Lin Shu was silent for a while, her eyes drifting towards the sea in the distance, where a dilapidated fishing boat was slowly sailing away.
"There are some things you'd better not know. Knowing them won't do you any good."
"But Aunt Lin, this concerns the fate of many people and the reputation of the Jiang family. I can't just ignore it." I said anxiously, my hand unconsciously touching my belly.
Lin Shu bit her lip, a look of pain on her face: "What happened back then was very complicated, it's beyond your imagination. The Jin family was ruthless, and I had no choice."
"You can't help yourself? Would you let so many innocent children suffer? Aunt Lin, you are my grandmother's friend. I can't believe you would participate in such a thing."
The anger and disappointment in my heart gradually welled up, and my voice became a little louder.
Lin Shu's body trembled slightly, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes: "I...I am also doing this for my son. The Jin family threatened me with his life. If I don't do it, they will kill him. I am an old woman, I...I can't lose my son."
I frowned, feeling a little shaken, but still said, "But Aunt Lin, you are hurting more people by doing this. How painful will the parents of those children be?"
Lin Shu's eyes dimmed, she lowered her head, her voice choked up: "I know I was wrong, but I really had no other choice at the time. Child, you are still young, you don't understand, as a mother, I can do anything for my child."
"Then you can tell the truth now and let those bad guys be punished. This can also be regarded as making up for your mistakes in the past."
I tried to convince her.
Lin Shu suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of fear: "No! I can't tell anyone. The Jin family still has power, and they won't let my son go. I can't let him get into trouble, I can't!"
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