Youling Fang received the sealed bag with both hands, her eyes reddening as she asked, "May I meet your friend?"
Although she was still not certain that the child was her granddaughter, Youling Fang wanted to meet her nonetheless.
"Sorry, but since I want to give my friend a surprise, I don’t want to disappoint her, so you should go and get the DNA test done first," Lijun Shen said.
"Okay," Youling Fang nodded.
Lijun Shen continued, "There’s another matter."
"Miss Shen, go ahead."
After weighing her words, Lijun Shen spoke calmly, "I’m not trying to drive a wedge or cause any internal strife in your family. This matter should stay between you and me, so could you please not tell a fourth person besides Grandpa Tang?"
Youling Fang looked at Lijun Shen.
Lijun Shen explained, "I know Aunt Fang holds a very important place in your heart; aside from your daughter, she is one of the few relatives you have in this world. But you must be clear about one thing: if your daughter doesn’t come back, Aunt Fang stands to benefit the most."
People are naturally complex.
They often resort to any means necessary to achieve their goals.
What Lijun Shen said might sound unpleasant, but it wasn’t unreasonable. Youling Fang nodded, "Okay."
Seeing that Youling Fang wasn’t confused, Lijun Shen let out a sigh of relief, "Then I’ll be going back now."
"It’s getting late, why don’t you stay for dinner, Miss Shen?"
"No, thanks," Lijun Shen shook her head, "My friends are waiting for me back at the hotel."
She had already delayed at the Tang Family’s home for several hours.
If she didn’t return soon, her friends might starve in the hotel.
Hearing this, Youling Fang did not insist further.
Lijun Shen turned and left.
Watching Lijun Shen’s retreating figure, Youling Fang seemed to think of something and spoke again, "Miss Shen, please wait a moment."
"Grandma Fang, is there anything else?" Lijun Shen stopped and turned to look at Youling Fang.
Youling Fang continued, "Let’s add each other on WeChat."
These days, young people liked to use WeChat.
"Okay," Lijun Shen nodded, took out her phone, and added WeChat with Youling Fang. "Grandma Fang, my name is Lijun Shen, just call me by my name."
Somehow, even though she had only met Lijun Shen once, Youling Fang felt quite fond of this young lady.
Perhaps this time, fate wouldn’t keep her waiting anymore.
Lijun Shen’s friend was her granddaughter.
The thought that she had a granddaughter and could become a grandma filled Youling Fang’s face with a smile.
Hongyu Fang was still waiting in the front hall, and just as she was getting anxious about why Lijun Shen hadn’t come out, Grandma Fang’s voice echoed in the air, "Butler, prepare the car to take Miss Shen back to the hotel."
"Yes, madam."
Hongyu Fang immediately stepped forward, took Youling Fang’s hand, and said, "Isn’t Miss Shen staying for dinner? I’ve had the kitchen prepare the meal."
"I appreciate the offer, Aunt Fang, but I have to get back; I have other matters to attend to," Lijun Shen replied.
The butler walked in from outside, "Miss Shen, this way, please."
Lijun Shen nodded at Youling Fang and Hongyu Fang, then followed the butler’s steps.
They walked together towards the outside of the courtyard.
Smiling, Hongyu Fang said, "Auntie, Miss Shen seems like she is no ordinary girl."
"What makes her extraordinary?" Youling Fang turned to look at Hongyu Fang.
Hongyu Fang elaborated, "Her demeanor and the way she speaks."
Youling Fang nodded, "Miss Shen is a smart person."
If Lijun Shen truly was a friend of her granddaughter, then she certainly was no ordinary person.
One could tell from her thorough and considerate way of handling things that this girl would achieve great things in the future.
A smart person?
Hongyu Fang narrowed her eyes.
Youling Fang was not one who easily praised others.
Her praising Lijun Shen’s intelligence behind her back...
Indicated she truly respected Lijun Shen.
What exactly did Lijun Shen say to Youling Fang?
"Auntie, seeing how happy you are, did Miss Shen bring you good news about Sister Qiushui?" Hongyu Fang ventured to ask.
The smile on Youling Fang’s face stiffened momentarily as she recalled Lijun Shen’s request. She sighed, "If only that were true."
It is said that those involved can’t see as clearly as those observing.
Since Lijun Shen’s suggestions were to her advantage in finding her daughter, of course, she would take them.
"I wonder if I’ll ever get to see Qiushui in this lifetime."
Seeing the change in Youling Fang’s mood, Hongyu Fang immediately comforted her, "Auntie, you and Uncle have been kind and charitable all your lives. Even in the process of finding Sister Qiushui, you didn’t forget to help children from impoverished mountain areas to go to school. I believe the heavens won’t let down good people."
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