Chapter 122 Li Hualan's Death
Wei Qingming glanced at Wei Jingzhe, who was also feeling guilty, and said, "Li Qingqing, it was indeed our Wei family's fault that you were sent away. You can blame us for this."
He sighed barely audibly and continued, "But if possible, I hope you won't keep asking this question. Now that the Wei family wants to recognize you and make amends to you, you should just peacefully return to your roots. I will divide all the Wei family's property with you equally."
He looked at Wei Jingzhe again, his face showing an angry expression, "If you must blame someone for your life experience, then blame him."
After saying this, he no longer looked at the two of them, as if he had said everything he wanted to say.
Li Qingqing listened to every word and turned her gaze back to Wei Jingzhe.
Wei Jingzhe's eyes flickered at this time and his expression was unnatural.
"...Qingqing, I was the one who let your mother down back then. I accept your blame and resentment. I just hope you can give me a chance to make up for the mistakes I made over the years."
He turned around and took the gift he had prepared for Li Qingqing, placed his hands in front of her, and tried to force a fatherly smile. He said to Li Qingqing in a tone like coaxing a little girl:
"Qingqing... Look, this is a small gift that Daddy prepared for you. See if you like it."
The word "Dad" made Li Qingqing's heart skip a beat.
Before she expressed her attitude, Wei Jingzhe couldn't wait to help her find her ancestral home.
The exquisite packaging box was opened in front of him, revealing a set of natural full-green jadeite worth tens of millions of yuan called "Huaying Biyan".
The set consists of a necklace, a ring and earrings. The necklace is inlaid with fourteen cabochon-cut jadeite beads, and each full-green jadeite bead is surrounded by full-grain diamonds.
The entire set of jade gems is inlaid in a black velvet box, sparkling and shining brightly. Even ordinary household lighting cannot diminish its brilliance.
It stands to reason that Li Qingqing is not suitable to wear jade at her age. Wei Jingzhe understands this, but this set of jade jewelry is expensive enough to support the reputation of his Wei family. This is the most important thing to Wei Jingzhe.
Li Qingqing looked at this set of priceless jewelry and had no intention of accepting it.
She pushed the box forward and said calmly:
"Uncle Wei, before we get to the bottom of the matter, I want to make one thing clear: whether you offer me half of the Wei family's wealth or this set of jade jewelry, I will not accept it."
Wei Jingzhe couldn't hide the surprise on his face, and the word "Uncle Wei" shattered his dream of being this cheap dad.
Li Qingqing didn't care whether his so-called biological father could keep his face or not, and continued, "You said before that the reason you took so long to come to me was because you had no idea I existed. Now that you suddenly know this news, it's very important to me."
She paused and continued, "I'm very happy to have found my biological parents, but I don't want to go to a new family without knowing why. Before, I didn't know why I was sent away, and now I don't know why I was found. Do you think this is fair to me?"
Wei Jingzhe didn't expect that a little girl in her early twenties could have such a strong bottom line and principles. In this respect, she is very similar to her biological mother.
He looked at her intently, as if he saw the shadow of Li Hualan in her, the white moonlight that had left him for more than 20 years.
Li Qingqing thought about it. The reason why the Wei family was so humble in recognizing her, a daughter who had been wandering abroad for many years, was probably because they felt guilty. But what was the reason for their guilt? Was it because of Li Hualan's death?
She couldn't help but make such an association. If this was indeed the reason, how could she be willing to return silently to the Wei family that persecuted her biological mother?
She looked at the two men in front of her, her eyes becoming more determined.
"Uncle Wei, Boss Wei, I am also a person with independent consciousness. I think I should have the right to know the whole truth about my life. You obviously know it, so why don't you tell me?"
The two still looked embarrassed, and no one answered her question.
Wei Qingming looked at her steadily, as if he suddenly remembered something, and handed a small box to her.
"Here are the things your mother left for you. Take a look."
Li Qingqing was stunned for a moment.
What did Li Hualan leave for her?
She was actually able to receive things left for her by her biological mother.
Li Qingqing's heart suddenly began beating violently. She took the box with both hands, her fingertips trembling slightly.
When the box was opened, a mutton-fat-white Hetian jade lock was revealed. The front of the jade lock was a lotus pattern, and the back was a word "An".
She held the jade lock in her hand and rubbed it gently with the tip of her thumb. At this moment, she felt as if something in her heart had broken out of the ground.
Maybe it is the so-called bond of family affection, or maybe it is the inheritance that has gone through many vicissitudes of life.
This is something her mother has touched... Li Qingqing muttered to herself.
When this woman handed this jade lock to the baby many years ago, did she also have infinite hopes?
But why would a mother who had just given birth to a baby pass away? How could she be willing to leave her newborn baby alone in this world?
Thinking of this, Li Qingqing suddenly felt as if someone was squeezing her heart, causing her immense pain and suffocation.
"How did she... die?"
Hearing Li Qingqing's choked voice, Wei Jingzhe seemed to feel sad too.
"Your mother...she was extremely depressed, and her health had been poor since giving birth to you, which aggravated her condition. Ultimately..."
Li Qingqing nodded and didn't let him finish his words because the answer seemed obvious.
Depression? What else could a mother who just gave birth to a baby be depressed about?
When her child is taken away and her life or death is uncertain, even the strongest mother will become depressed, right?
But what about the person who took her child? Why isn't she mentioned in this story? Perhaps she's the one who caused this situation?
But now the Wei family father and son are obviously protecting this "murderer".
If you think about it this way, perhaps this person's identity is not difficult to guess.
Half-sisters?
The grudges and hatred between the wife and the concubine?
It seems to be clear who is the principal wife and who is the concubine.
Wei Qingming is five years older than her, so he must be the son of the current Mrs. Wei.
Li Qingqing suddenly remembered the man who called Wei Qingming "Young Master Wei" when she was in Country F. Now everything seemed to make sense.
Wei Qingming is the only legitimate heir of the Wei family. Wei Jingzhe is now willing to give her half of the Wei family's property only out of guilt towards her and her mother.
But is the current situation really caused by Li Hualan's willingness to be someone's mistress, and therefore she was retaliated against by the wife?
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