Stepping out of the hospital, Jiu'er breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at Liu Feng, her eyes brimming with tears: "Junior brother, thank you."
Liu Feng smiled slightly: "Senior sister, no need to be so polite."
Just then, a gleaming black sedan sped towards them, its tires screeching as they rubbed against the pavement. Finally, it braked sharply in front of them and came to a steady stop.
The car door opened hastily, and Chu Gang and his mother stepped out looking flustered.
When Chu's mother saw Jiu'er, a complex and unreadable expression flashed quickly in the depths of her eyes, a mixture of guilt, regret, and a hint of barely perceptible expectation.
Finally, she rushed forward, reached out and tightly grasped Jiu'er's hand, her voice trembling: "Child, thanks to you this time, the Zhao family's son has been saved..."
Jiu'er coldly withdrew her hand, her gaze distant and her tone indifferent: "A child? Besides giving me the surname Chu, do you even know that I exist in this world, a nameless, unwanted child?"
The question, like an icicle falling to the ground, was crisp and cold, echoing in the air and making people tremble.
Chu's mother's face turned pale. She wanted to say something, but she couldn't speak for a moment. Yes, they had never even given this daughter a proper name.
Chu Gang looked at Jiu'er and said guiltily, "Jiu'er, we are sorry for what we did to you..."
Jiu'er didn't respond, but turned to Liu Feng and said, "Junior brother, let's go."
However, just as they were about to leave, Chu Gang suddenly spoke up: "Jiu'er, wait! I have one more thing I want to ask of you."
Jiu'er stopped, her eyebrows furrowed, and she turned back coldly: "What face do you have to come begging to me? Where were you when I was all alone and helpless?"
Chu Gang hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "Tianci's matter isn't over yet... Although the Zhao family just agreed not to pursue it further, Tianci got into another problem before... He's accused of raping a minor, and the evidence is conclusive. If it's not handled properly, he could be sentenced to life imprisonment..."
The air froze the moment the words left his lips.
Jiu'er's face immediately darkened: "What does this have to do with me?"
Seeing the situation was dire, Chu's mother hurriedly stepped forward, her hands trembling as she tried to grab Jiu'er, her voice trembling with tears: "Jiu'er, Tianci is your brother! You can't just stand by and watch him die! We'll agree to any condition if you're willing to help!"
Jiu'er sneered and said sarcastically, "Brother? You only care about your brother. When have you ever treated me like family? Now that something's happened, you suddenly remember me? And you're trying to negotiate with me?"
Liu Feng stood aside, his gaze sweeping indifferently over Chu Gang and his mother. He simply couldn't imagine that there were such parents in the world.
He said, "Senior sister has already saved the young master of the Zhao family, what more do you want?"
Chu Gang gritted his teeth, seemingly having made up his mind, and said in a deep voice, "We have heard that... Mr. Liu's medical skills are superb, and he is no ordinary person. Could we ask Mr. Liu to help clear Tianci's name?"
Liu Feng frowned slightly, his tone tinged with coldness: "Clear your name? Do you want me to fabricate evidence, or do you want me to cover up the truth for you?"
Chu Gang's expression changed, and he hurriedly waved his hands, his tone panicked: "No, no, no! We just hope that Mr. Liu can help find out the truth. Although Tianci is unruly, he would never do such a thing. He must have been framed!"
Jiu'er looked coldly at Chu Gang, her tone laced with sarcasm: "Now you believe in Tianci? But how did you treat me back then? For Tianci, you were even willing to sell me to the Youying Sect, sending me to exchange for his life!"
Upon hearing this, Chu's mother burst into tears, her voice choked with sobs: "Jiu'er, we know we were wrong. Please, help Tianci. He is, after all, your own brother."
Jiu'er closed her eyes, her nails digging deeply into her palms, her shoulders trembling slightly. After a long while, she slowly opened her eyes.
Liu Feng's heart softened slightly, and he said in a gentler tone, "Alright, I can help you find out the truth, but if you have truly been wronged and framed, I will give you justice."
Upon hearing this, Chu Gang and his mother breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly: "Good, good, good. We would be very grateful if you would help us. Tianci is indeed innocent. He was drunk that day and doesn't remember anything. It's impossible for him to have done such a thing."
Liu Feng said no more and took out his phone to dial the number of the Astronomical Bureau.
After a few words, he put away his phone and looked calmly at Chu Gang: "Someone will take over this case in a little while. Just wait and see."
Chu Gang and his mother were stunned. "So fast!" they exclaimed, staring at Liu Feng in disbelief.
This is Kyoto, a city teeming with powerful figures and rife with intrigue. How could he so easily change the case with a single phone call? What astonishing power must be at play here.
Unbeknownst to them, this was the second time Liu Feng had asked the Astronomical Bureau for help, which might seem like an overreaction to outsiders.
However, the Astronomical Bureau was overjoyed to receive Liu Feng's call, more than it could have been.
Liu Feng, being of extraordinary status, had been keeping a close watch on him, fearing that this hot-blooded young man might use his superior Taoist skills to break the law and recklessly disrupt social order, which would make the situation difficult to manage.
Chu's mother excitedly stepped forward and took Jiu'er's hand, saying, "Jiu'er, thank you. Are you hungry? Mom will take you to eat. I have so much to tell you."
Jiu'er quickly stepped back, saying, "From today onwards, I will no longer bear the surname Chu, and I will have nothing to do with you anymore. Jiu'er is the name my master gave me, and you are not worthy to call me that."
Her voice was cold and resolute, like a sharp knife severing the last thread of family affection.
After saying that, Jiu'er took Liu Feng's arm, turned around and strode away without looking back.
Her steps were firm, each one shattering the painful memories of the past, but her heart was bleeding.
The evening breeze was slightly cool, and Jiu'er's eyes quietly reddened. Tears silently slid down her cheeks, dripping onto her clothes and spreading out in a wet patch.
She bit her lower lip tightly to stop herself from crying out loud, but her shoulders trembled slightly, revealing her vulnerability at that moment.
Liu Feng noticed her unusual behavior, gently took her hand, and said in a tender tone, "Senior sister, if you want to cry, just cry it out. Don't hold it in."
Jiu'er finally couldn't hold back anymore, and tears streamed down her face like a burst dam.
She leaned on Liu Feng's shoulder, her voice choked with sobs: "Junior brother, I...I'm so sad...They are clearly my parents, but why...why have they never truly cared about me..."
Liu Feng gently patted her back and said calmly, "The world is fickle, and people are cruel... Live your life well, and you won't waste this precious youth. Let the past be the past."
Jiu'er slowly raised her head, looking at Liu Feng through teary eyes. She nodded gently: "I will cultivate diligently and never think about them again."
Liu Feng looked at her and smiled with relief: "As long as you're happy."
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