Qin Xiang returned home and first went to visit Grandma Duan in her room.
Grandma Duan was faking illness, but after several days of pretending, she still hadn't seen Third Master Duan return, and then she really fell ill.
"Grandma, are you feeling better today? I made sure to leave work early to come and take care of you..."
The care Qin Xiang was referring to was that the housekeeper would prepare the meals and medicine, which Qin Xiang would then feed to Grandma Duan.
Grandma Duan smiled upon hearing Qin Xiang's words.
"Grandma's fine. You focus on your work and don't worry about her. Grandma knows how filial you are..."
Qin Xiang brought over sliced fruit and poured tea, showing her thoughtfulness and filial piety.
Just then, the excited voice of the housekeeper came from the doorway.
"old lady."
Hearing the sound, Grandma Duan looked towards the door.
The aunt said excitedly.
"Third Master is back."
Upon hearing that her youngest son had returned, Grandma Duan felt her health improve significantly.
"The third brother is back? He's really back?"
She could only see him once or twice a year. Over the years, she had been filled with regret and missed her youngest son dearly.
Qin Xiang was overjoyed.
It has been more than ten days since she met Master Duan.
She had thought that Third Master Duan would immediately acknowledge her, but to her surprise, not only did Third Master Duan not acknowledge her, but Aunt Yu also ignored her. She hadn't slept well these past few days, feeling worried and scared, and thinking about what she could do to get Third Master Duan and Aunt Yu to acknowledge her sooner.
Master Duan walked straight into the room.
Grandma Duan saw her youngest son, her eyes filled with tears of emotion, and said...
"Third brother, you're back."
Seeing Grandma Duan's excited expression, Third Master Duan's expression didn't change much. He gave a faint "hmm" and just stood at the door watching Grandma Duan.
When Grandma Duan saw her youngest son's appearance, her expression changed slightly, and she felt even more distressed.
She immediately started coughing.
"Cough cough cough."
Seeing that Grandma Duan was coughing badly, Qin Xiang was very anxious and immediately got up to pat Grandma Duan's back.
After a while, Grandma Duan calmed down a bit, looked at Third Master Duan, and said.
"Third brother, this is your daughter Niannian."
Upon hearing Grandma Duan's words, Third Master Duan looked at Qin Xiang.
Qin Xiang kept her head down. She had made eye contact with Third Master Duan a few times, but she always felt that Third Master Duan's eyes were very sharp, as if he could see through her thoughts.
Although she tried her best to remain calm, she was still somewhat nervous. Perhaps, as she spends more time with him, she won't be afraid anymore.
“Niannian, this is your father. You kept asking why he hadn’t come back yet, but he’s back now,” Grandma Duan said happily.
Hearing Grandma Duan's words, Qin Xiang tried her best to suppress her nervousness, raised her head, looked at Third Master Duan, and her voice trembled slightly.
"Are you really my father?"
Hearing Qin Xiang's words and seeing tears streaming down her face, Master Duan felt nothing for some reason. He felt no pity, only deep suspicion.
Seeing that her youngest son remained silent, Grandma Duan spoke again.
"Third brother, she has your jade pendant and bracelet in her possession. What else do you have to doubt?"
Upon hearing Grandma Duan's words, Third Master Duan spoke up.
"We are still investigating this matter."
"So what were the results of your investigation?"
"This jade pendant and bracelet are indeed hers."
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