These three words finally confirmed her earlier guess. Jiang Qiao sighed and looked up to face Zhou Tianyu.
“Brother Zhou, it seems we’re destined to meet. I actually know about your aunt’s situation. Not only do I know, but I also know that your aunt gave birth to a son.”
This time, Zhou Tianyu was surprised. His eyes widened. The usually composed man lost control after hearing Jiang Qiao's words. He grabbed Jiang Qiao's arm and asked urgently, "Where are they? How are they now?"
Jiang Qiao could understand the other person's feelings, but Sun Baichuan didn't, and grabbed Zhou Tianyu's arm and quickly pulled him down.
"Tianyu, Xiao Zhou, don't panic, you've scared Jiang Qiao—"
Zhou Tianyu realized he had been a bit out of line and awkwardly let go of her hand. Jiang Qiao sighed, "Brother Zhou, I understand how you feel, but you need to be prepared for what I'm about to say. Your aunt is gone, she passed away a long time ago. You also have a younger brother who is currently studying at a military academy here..."
Jiang Qiao briefly explained Ning Hao's situation. As for how Zhou Ningxiang died, she suggested that Ning Hao tell his cousin. She hadn't expected that coming to a meeting would actually help Ning Hao find his family.
Zhou Tianyu never expected that after finally finding out where his aunt was, she was gone. She was so young, leaving behind a child in such a state.
Jiang Qiao gave Ning Hao's address to Zhou Tianyu. "This is your cousin's school. You can go there to find him. As for your aunt, you'd better ask him."
Just as he finished speaking, the room's internal phone rang. Sun Baichuan picked it up, listened for a moment, and then handed the receiver to Zhou Tianyu. "Yours—"
Jiang Qiao hung up the phone after Zhou Tianyu gave her a few replies.
"Jiang Qiao, thank you. I have to go out for a bit now. We can talk about it later. Old Sun, leave the door open for me."
Zhou Tianyu left, and Jiang Qiao gave a helpless bitter smile. "We were chatting for so long that we even made him leave. Uncle, you should rest now. I'm going back to my room too."
Sun Baichuan was also puzzled. Why did Jiang Qiao attend this meeting, and in what name and capacity did she attend?
However, he also knew that some things were better left unasked about; he would find out eventually.
As Zhou Tianyu stepped outside, he saw two people standing some distance away.
"Mom, little sister, what brings you here? How is little sister's health?"
Seeing his pale-faced sister, Zhou Tianyu held her hand with heartache. "Look at you, your hands are so cold. Why did you come out with Mom? You two should go back to the hospital. I'm fine here. I'll come see you after the meeting."
"Mom, what exactly is wrong with my little sister? Can the doctor cure her?"
Jinglan sighed, "They said it's due to anemia and physical weakness, and they're currently taking care of it. How's the situation at home? Are your father and the others alright?"
Zhou Tianyu nodded. "They're all fine. I'm just worried about you and your little sister. Zhou Tian, listen to your brother, go back with Mom quickly. I'll come see you after I've finished my business."
Zhou Tian held onto her older brother's hand tightly, pouting and saying, "Brother, we agreed that you would come to see me. Don't be in a hurry to leave again later."
Zhou Tianyu patted his younger sister's head, his face full of affection. "Be good, come back with Mom quickly, I'll take you home—"
On the way, Zhou Tianyu secretly told his mother about the information he had found out.
"What? Your aunt is gone?"
Zhou Tianyu nodded seriously. "I've found out where my cousin is. I'll go see him tomorrow. We'll talk about everything when I see him. Mom, please keep this from Dad for now. He's been searching for so many years, and I'm really worried he can't handle this. And Grandma, she's gone too—"
The couple had both wondered what was going on with their mother-in-law since she was no longer alive. After all, so many years had passed, and no one knew what life was like for the mother and daughter outside.
Therefore, their greatest hope rested on Zhou Ningxiang, at least one of their younger sisters was still alive. Who would have thought that this younger sister would die at such a young age?
After listening, Zhou Tian remained silent for a long time. "Brother, ask Auntie tomorrow what happened. Was she murdered, or is her health failing? Dad said I look like Auntie—"
Zhou Tianyu held his sister's hand as they walked, comforting her, "No, Auntie's health isn't very good, but it's nothing serious, she's just weak. You'll definitely be fine too. I'll ask her about it for you tomorrow."
After seeing his mother and sister off, Zhou Tianyu returned home with a heavy heart.
I didn't see Jiang Qiao; she's probably already gone back to her room to rest. Sun Baichuan is still reading.
When Zhou Tianyu inquired about Jiang Qiao's situation, Sun Baichuan paused for a moment before saying, "I've known this girl for several years. However, it was because of my mother and son that she and others saved my mother and son. We've been exchanging letters for the past two years."
It's quite a coincidence, really. Who knew Jiang Qiao would know your aunt? But since your cousin is still alive, at least there's this connection. Ah, life and death are predestined, wealth and honor are determined by fate, so don't think too much about it."
Jiang Qiao's past affairs involved classified information, so Sun Baichuan really couldn't say much.
Ning Hao was unaware that Jiang Qiao had arrived, and he was even more unaware that someone else would be coming to see him.
When he received the news that someone wanted to see him, even he found it strange. It was unlikely that Jiang Qiao would want to see him; she was in class. His grandparents were too old to travel that far. As for his biological father, he didn't even want to think about it.
When Ning Hao saw Zhou Tianyu in the meeting room, he was initially taken aback. He didn't recognize the man. However, seeing that the man was also wearing a military uniform, Ning Hao wasn't worried that a bad person was impersonating him.
Especially Zhou Tianyu's appearance; upon closer inspection, it gave him a somewhat familiar feeling.
Seeing the other person's eyes, Ning Hao became even more puzzled; they seemed quite excited.
"Comrade, you were looking for me?"
Seeing his cousin, Zhou Tianyu couldn't help but sigh inwardly. No wonder they were cousins; they looked just as good as him.
With a smile on his lips, he said, "Ning Hao, right? I'm Zhou Tianyu. Guess who I am and why I'm looking for you?"
A usually composed person, he was unusually acting like a child, joking around with Ning Hao.
Ning Hao sized the other man up and down. "Zhou Tianyu? You should be older than me, right? Your surname is Zhou?"
Suddenly a possibility popped into his head, but he was somewhat hesitant to believe his own bold guess.
"You, you mustn't tell me it's the Zhou family I imagined."
Zhou Tianyu pulled up a chair and sat down, looking at Ning Hao with a smile, "Why can't it be?"
Ning Hao sat down as well, raised an eyebrow, and glanced at Zhou Tianyu sideways. "Judging from this, it seems so. Which branch of the Zhou family are you from? Tell me, I'd like to hear it."
Ning Hao's imposing presence impressed Zhou Tianyu; despite his young age, he possessed the same spirit as his grandmother.
He leaned closer to Ning Hao, smiling broadly, and said, "My dad is your maternal uncle, and I'm your cousin, a blood relative—"
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