Han Chaoyang is as his name suggests, he is sunny and handsome, about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He looks tall and strong in a uniform, a very pleasing to the eye handsome man; Han Dongdong has two pigtails, her skin is fair and tender, and her cheeks are a little chubby, which makes her look sweet and innocent, and she can be seen at first glance that she was raised in a honey pot; Dou Qianqian has delicate features, fashionable clothes, and glasses that add a scholarly air. Meng Tao felt that she was like someone when she first saw her, but she couldn't remember the name for a while, but when she heard Meng Lijun say her name, she remembered it - one of the two girls she met with Gu Yingying at Lao Mo's restaurant that day, Dou Nannan.

They look so alike and have the same name, it seems like they are sisters.

A few people stood and talked for a while, and then a familiar doctor came over to greet Meng Lijun, and Meng Tao took the opportunity to say goodbye to Han Chaoyang and leave.

When Meng Lijun finished talking to her acquaintance, she turned around and couldn't see Meng Tao anymore. She asked where the person was. Han Dongdong pointed to the stairs and said, "Go up."

Meng Lijun complained: "What's wrong with you two siblings? Especially Han Chaoyang, you're a man, I told you Taotao is not feeling well, can't you just walk her upstairs? What if she gets bumped?"

Han Chaoyang spread his hands and said, "She doesn't need it, don't worry about it, Mom. I see she walks very steadily, and she can go up the stairs more easily than Han Dongdong."

Dou Qianqian couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard this. Han Dongdong refused to agree: "Why are you comparing me with a pregnant woman?"

Han Chaoyang touched his sister's head and said, "Because you are the slowest walker, like a little snail."

"Mom, look, my brother is bullying me again!"

"Alright, stop messing around and let's go. Chaoyang has to go back to work later."

Meng Lijun said, and then looked at Dou Qianqian who was following beside her: "You don't have to send him off. Go back to the ward and take good care of grandpa. He is old, and your parents and uncle and aunt are not in Beijing. He depends on you grandchildren. Be patient and don't make the old man angry."

"Yes, I understand." Dou Qianqian said, "Thank you Aunt Meng for coming to visit Grandpa, and also Chaoyang and Dongdong, thank you."

"Hey, why be polite to family members?" Meng Lijun said with a smile. Her son's girlfriend had a good personality, was gentle and sensible, and was the eldest daughter of the Dou family. She knew her background well and they were a good match. Overall, she was quite satisfied with her son's girlfriend.

Han Chaoyang also told Dou Qianqian that she didn't need to see him off: "We'll take a car when we get out. You can go back. I'll write to you when I have time."

"Well," Dou Qianqian looked at him lovingly, "Take care of yourself. Give me a call when you get back to work."

"good."

Dou Qianqian waved goodbye to Meng Lijun and Han Dongdong again, then turned back to the ward area.

Meng Lijun and her son continued to walk out. Han Dongdong asked her mother curiously, "Mom, Meng Tao just now does look a bit like the photo of grandma when she was young. I know that Brother Zhehan recognized her as his sister because of this and introduced her to Shen Yu. Shen Yu will marry her because of Brother Zhehan's face, right? Meng Tao is so lucky to meet Brother Zhehan and marry Shen Yu. I know Wen Xin likes Shen Yu, and Dou Nannan... Many people like him, alas.

But Meng Tao is just Brother Zhehan's adopted sister. Mom, why do you always emphasize to others that she is your niece? If someone asks you: Which brother gave birth to your daughter? How would you answer? You even asked this person to take care of her and that person to take care of her. I heard you call the Xu Mansion several times to ask how she is doing and if she feels uncomfortable... But I just saw Meng Tao's attitude towards you was cold and indifferent. What are you trying to achieve by being so eager? Is it that important?"

Meng Lijun glanced at her daughter and asked, "What do you think I want?"

Han Dongdong: "I don't know, I just think it's unnecessary and unreliable for you to do this."

"When did your mother become unreliable?"

Meng Lijun looked around and stopped smiling. Her expression became serious. "I didn't explain it to you two formally because your grandfather didn't allow it to be publicized. It was also to protect Taotao from gossip. But you brothers and sisters must believe that Meng Tao is my niece and is related to you by blood!

I can only say this much, you just need to understand it in your heart, and get along well with her when you meet her in the future. Also, you are not allowed to say a word about this to anyone else, understand?"

Meng Lijun glared at her daughter and said, "Watch your mouth! If you dare to mention the illegitimate child in front of your grandfather, I'll show you how he'll punish you!"

Han Dongdong covered his mouth with his hands, his eyes rolling around, looking frightened and incredulous.

Han Chaoyang was very calm and said, "In fact, I saw it a long time ago. My grandparents have always been very strict about rules. For so many years, the family has been peaceful and safe without any major incidents. But recently, one after another, first my grandmother was too weak to stand the noise and left the family to live in a villa outside Beijing, then my second uncle became mentally ill and could not continue to work, so he needed to be isolated and rested, then Wen Lan disappeared, my second aunt and Wen Xin...

Finally, my eldest cousin had a foster sister who looked exactly like our biological grandmother when she was young. I don’t believe that they have the same appearance without any blood relationship.”

Meng Lijun nodded: "My son is still smart."

Han Chaoyang: "Mom, other people would think so too."

"No matter what others think, we live our lives and don't need to explain."

"All right."

Han Dongdong hugged Meng Lijun's arm: "Mom, mom, you said that...she is my second uncle's child, right?"

"What's that? Taotao is older than you, so you should call her sister."

"Oh, how big is bigger? I think she is the same age as me. It's so cheesy to call her sister or younger sister. Wenlan and Wenxin have never done that before."

"Don't mention Wen Lan and Wen Xin to me. They have nothing to do with you."

Han Dongdong was surprised again: "Why is it okay? Then who are they?"

Meng Lijun was fed up with the nagging, so she just spilled the beans: "They are not your second uncle's biological children! Twenty years ago, Jin Yanyan was pregnant with them, replaced Meng Tao's mother, and married your second uncle... Your second uncle is a big fool, he was deceived!"

"!!!"

Han Dongdong's mouth was wide open: Oh my God! What kind of shocking case is this? Can a marriage be replaced? And her second uncle, such a handsome, wise and steady man, how could he not even recognize his own bride?

It seems that my second uncle really has a mental illness. Once his illness attacks, he will become stupid and be taken advantage of by others. There is nothing we can do about it!

Han Dongdong sighed and felt very sad for his second uncle.

Han Chaoyang remained silent with no change in expression. He was five or six years older than his sister and saw things more deeply. He knew that the inside story was definitely not as simple as his mother said. But after all, it was a thing of the past and his maternal family had tried their best to suppress it, so there was no need for him to explore it.

Deep down, I felt very sympathetic towards that cousin who had the misfortune of being stranded outside.

(End of this chapter)