Jiang Can's expression froze, and she stared at her silently.
"Then... is there anything else unusual about her?"
Lin Yuqing thought for a moment and said, "She's not very close to me, or rather, she's too polite to both me and Ashan. At first, I thought she wasn't used to this family, but then I saw her come back a few times chatting and laughing with Yangyang, and she immediately became reserved when she saw the two of us... This child, I really don't understand her."
She sighed; this had been troubling her for a long time.
“Can Can, I’ve tried everything, even humbled myself to please her… but why does she always keep her distance from us? She’s my daughter! I didn’t mean to lose her back then. If I could turn back time, I would give my life for her safety…”
"Sister Yuqing, don't get agitated." Jiang Can quickly grasped her hand.
Her hands were cold, and her whole body was trembling. She couldn't control herself when the topic came up.
When Xiaoyouzi went missing, Jiang Can witnessed firsthand how Lin Yuqing broke down.
As a mother, she could empathize with that feeling of the sky falling and the earth collapsing.
Although Lin Yuqing gradually recovered, the shadow of this trauma lingered for the rest of her life. This child took away all of Lin Yuqing's joys and sorrows; for a time, she lived like a walking corpse and suffered from severe depression.
Even now, he still needs medication to stay alive.
Jiang Can took a deep breath, gently put his arm around her shoulder, and said softly, "Sister Yuqing, she's never been close to you. Have you ever thought about what the problem might be?"
"What do you mean by that?" Lin Yuqing looked up at her. "Did she say something to you? Yes... she's close to Yangyang, so she must have told you too!"
"No," Jiang Can hurriedly explained, "I just wanted to tell you that the blood ties between parents and children are human nature. No matter how long they are separated, blood is thicker than water... It's impossible for her not to be close to you."
Lin Yuqing was stunned, staring blankly at her, and couldn't come up with a clue even after thinking for a long time.
After a long pause, she asked blankly, "Can Can, are you implying something to me?"
Jiang Can's heart skipped a beat. She licked her dry lips. "Your daughter now was found by Lu Ming. But do you know what kind of person Lu Ming is?"
Lin Yuqing frowned slightly, and her eyes changed.
“Sister Yuqing,” Jiang Can continued, “if I also help you find a daughter, would you believe Lu Ming or me?”
*
Huo Zhixing and his two sons were in the study looking at various reports and data when they quickly analyzed the loopholes.
"Dad, look at these." Huo Junyu showed him the analysis results, circling a few places. "These two accounts don't match up, and I've investigated the company that supplied the building materials. They have close ties with Lu Ming. In other words, Lu Ming used public funds to do personal favors, not only cutting corners but also enriching himself."
"Furthermore, these numbers are clearly fabricated." Huo Junyu was first-rate in mental arithmetic and his brain was as meticulous as a computer, able to calculate even the smallest discrepancies.
Now it was Huo Junyang's turn to stare at him dumbfounded, enduring his father's disdain.
"Hmm," Huo Zhixing patted his eldest son on the shoulder, "Well done!"
Huo Junyu smiled faintly.
"Dad knew you'd been in a bad mood these past few days and didn't want to trouble you too much. But I didn't expect... you analyzed it so quickly!"
Huo Zhixing paused at this point, then emphasized, "Unlike some people who only know how to eat!"
Huo Junyang coughed violently, the piece of chestnut cake he had just put in his mouth was stuck in his throat, he couldn't go up or down!
Huo Zhixing rolled his eyes and poured him a cup of tea.
Huo Junyang regained his composure and flashed eight teeth at his father and older brother.
One of them even had cake crumbs stuck to it.
Huo Zhixing and Huo Junyu had the same expression, staring at him blankly.
"Hehe... I'll leave the analysis to you guys, and then I'll take care of destroying his hideout!"
"I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving it to you either!" Huo Zhixing shook his head.
Whether it's strategy, fighting skills, or composure in the face of unexpected events, the second son is no match for the eldest.
However, the second child also has his merits: he is sunny, enthusiastic, and kind-hearted, and his laughter often precedes his arrival.
Furthermore, not only can she eat and sleep well herself, but she can also take care of her family so that they can eat and sleep well as well.
These advantages are not suitable for frontline work, but are very suitable for logistical support work.
“The evidence against Lu Ming is now irrefutable,” Huo Zhixing said in a deep voice. “Junyu, organize all of this tonight, and tomorrow we will submit the report materials to the relevant departments together.”
"Yes, I understand."
"As for Yangyang, just stay at home. Take good care of your mother and Ranran. Oh, and keep an eye on Ashan and Yuqing too."
"Okay, no problem!" Huo Junyang gave an OK sign with his hand.
But just then, the study door slammed shut!
The father and his two sons all looked towards the doorway.
Lin Yuqing stood outside, her face filled with disbelief, shock, and horror. Jiang Can, who was behind her, tried to grab her, but she shook him off as soon as he touched her.
"Sister Yuqing..."
Lin Yuqing stared intently at them.
After a long while, she walked step by step toward Huo Junyu, her face pale, her lips trembling, and she opened her mouth but could not say anything.
Huo Junyu's eyes darkened slightly. Even if she didn't speak, he knew what she wanted to say.
Is...is it true?
Lin Yuqing seemed to have used all her strength to say those few words.
"Junyu, tell me... is it really true?!"
Huo Junyu lowered his eyelids and nodded slightly.
Lin Yuqing's knees buckled, and Jiang Can quickly stepped forward to support her.
"Sister Yuqing, go to my room and rest for a while, then I'll have Junyu tell you the whole story..."
"I want to know right now!" Lin Yuqing's tears welled up suddenly. She looked at Huo Junyu with pleading eyes, looking helpless like a lost child.
"Junyu, what exactly happened? Please tell Auntie the whole story, okay?... And where is my daughter now? Where is she!"
Huo Junyu took the photo out of his pocket and handed it to her. The moment he did so, he felt his hand trembling.
“Auntie,” he tried his best to calm himself down, “Actually, you’ve met her before. You met her when you came to our house as a guest on the first day I brought her to Yangcheng… Her name is Jiang Mianmian.”
“Little Yuzu survived the shipwreck. She met this couple midway through the journey, and they carried her off the ship, saving her from disaster. From then on, she lived with the couple, and they treated her like their own daughter.”
Lin Yuqing clutched the photo, gasped, and large tears fell onto it.
It landed on her daughter's face.
Her fingers traced over and over Xiaoyouzi's face, that wrinkled, aggrieved little face, that frightened and uneasy little face.
That little face she had dreamed of countless times.
Lin Yuqing laughed through her tears, her lips curving upwards and then downwards, the light in her eyes blazing and then dimming...
Suddenly everything went black before her eyes, and she collapsed to the ground, fainting!
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