Seventy-one feathers
Jiang Wanru's clothes were stained with the smell of disinfectant from the hospital, mixed with the faint fragrance that belonged to Yin Chen.
Ye Linghan took an undetectable deep breath, as if he was right next to her.
"So now you want to take me back to recognize my ancestors?" He looked at Qu Yaoguang. The situation was clear. This was a mission he had to complete.
"Since I've found you, I naturally have to take you back." Qu Yaoguang did not comment. He knew that Ye Linghan asked this because he was worried about someone, but he was not in a hurry. The reason he said this was just to tease him.
But Ye Linghan took it seriously and didn't refuse, "Okay."
A hint of loneliness flickered in his eyes, and he continued, "But there's one thing I can't figure out. The bones we found under the sofa belonged to Zhao Xingjian's mother, but one piece of the skeleton is missing."
He glanced at the two people in front of him. At first, he guessed that it might be his mother's, because Blood Hunter never did external examinations, and only internal personnel knew about his own condition. So this guess made sense in theory, but emotionally, if this was true, then what was the purpose.
It seemed that only the two people in front of him could give the answer.
"It's mine." What he didn't expect was that Jiang Wanru suddenly spoke.
Ye Linghan was visibly taken aback when he heard this, "But you clearly said before..."
He recalled that when he was at the police station, Jiang Wanru said that she didn't know the origin of the bone, but he thought that it was impossible for a criminal to personally admit his crime.
"But why did you do that?"
Having a bone cut out of the body is something that no ordinary person can endure.
Jiang Wanru thought for a moment, not thinking about how to argue, but thinking about how to explain to the other party that different environments will lead to different thinking patterns of people. Every step she took since she was a child was extremely dangerous, so her perception and approach to some things would be more extreme than others.
"Because the great revenge had not been taken at that time, I thought it could be used as a warning to myself."
"Then why punish yourself as a price?"
"Because this is the most unforgettable. Only when the pain persists can we remember the humiliation we suffered."
"But why did they kill Zhao Xingjian's mother?"
"Because it was she who made Zhao Xingjian do something inappropriate to Wanru. If it weren't for her, what happened later probably wouldn't have happened."
Liao Xihe didn't want Jiang Wanru to re-open her wounds, so he answered for her and continued, "Zhao Xingjian was impotent. His mother had a fortune teller tell her that a cure would require intercourse with a hundred or so virgin girls, and Wanru was one of those victims."
His explanation was vague and he didn't elaborate too much, because it was the girl that Ah Li had tried so hard to save, and he hoped that she could grow up safely, but the pain in his heart was hard to erase.
It turns out to be like this...
Such an answer made Ye Linghan sigh, and he felt even more sorry for Jiang Wanru in his heart, just because she was a girl, but had to endure so much pain that she shouldn't have to endure.
She just wants to live a good life.
Jiang Wanru just smiled and looked at Qu Yaoguang to express her gratitude.
"Since you already know the truth, when do you plan to follow me back?" Qu Yaoguang looked at Ye Linghan, not knowing whether he was angry because he agreed without hesitation. He knew that the other party must have resentment in his heart, which was inevitable, but he still hoped that he could follow him back. Life is only a moment, and it is a blessing to be able to recognize each other again while still alive.
"For now, is there anything I can do to help you after I get back?" Ye Linghan asked.
Now that he knows his own life experience, the burden on his shoulders is naturally heavier, and he can no longer live just for himself.
Qu Yaoguang couldn't bear to involve him, but things had already come to this point and there was no way back.
"Even though you possess pure bloodline now, you are still just an ordinary person. When you go there later, the clan leader will help you break through. By then, when you face the vampires, you will be able to stand on your own without any scruples."
This was indeed very attractive to Ye Linghan, because he subconsciously thought of Yin Chen. In the past, he was always powerless and needed his help, but thinking that after going back to make a breakthrough, he would have enough ability to protect the other party, it was always a good choice.
"Okay, let's go now." After thinking for a moment, he agreed.
Jiang Wanru looked at the two men, their awe-inspiring demeanor, and couldn't bear to interrupt them, saying, "Well, let me say something..."
Ye Linghan looked at her.
"Do you still want to meet Yin Chen?" she asked tentatively. It can be seen that they both still care about each other.
Unexpectedly, Ye Linghan shook his head and said, "It's gone."
Jiang Wanru was stunned. It was not so much that she was surprised, but rather that she felt puzzled for Yin Chen. It was unknown how long it would take for them to see each other again, but he didn't even leave her with any thoughts.
Seeing Jiang Wanru's reaction, Ye Linghan could only smile indifferently, "Meeting you at this time will only add to our sorrow."
"Okay, whatever you want. Just think it over." Jiang Wanru shrugged.
After saying goodbye to Jiang Wanru, Ye Linghan sat on the passenger seat of Qu Yaoguang's car. He turned the ring in his hand and recalled the illusions he had just seen. He felt it was incredible. At first, he thought Yin Chen just gave it to him because he thought it looked good, but he didn't expect it to have a different meaning.
"Professor, this ring—" he said, raising his hand, "should I return it to you?"
Qu Yaoguang took advantage of the moment to glance sideways, then looked straight ahead. "No need. This is a relic that your mother transformed into at the cost of her life. It might be of some use to you if you wear it."
Ye Linghan did not refuse and put his hand down. Then he heard a sigh from the driver's seat.
"well…"
He looked in the direction of the voice and saw Qu Yaoguang with a sad face as if he had something to hide.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
Qu Yaoguang, who was standing by, didn't look at him and spoke to himself, "I just suddenly feel a little melancholy. When we parted that year, you were still in your infancy and didn't understand anything. Now you've grown up and understood things. When can I hear you call me 'Dad' again?"
The sudden sigh made Ye Linghan feel a little funny. He felt that they were indeed father and son, as they were surprisingly similar in some ways. However, the reason why he didn't change his way of calling him father was not because he had any resentment and didn't want to call him that. It was not that he had no resentment either. It was just that it was difficult for him to adapt to having a father for a while.
But he maintained a cold expression on the surface. "After all, I haven't called you for over 20 years. It takes time, right, Professor Qu?"
He also deliberately emphasized the last three words and prolonged the ending sound.
Although he did not raise the other person personally, he had some understanding of Ye Linghan's character. Qu Yaoguang knew that he was being sarcastic and said this on purpose, so he cooperated and did not expose him.
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry for you, I will try my best to make it up to you."
After he finished speaking, Qu Yaoguang seemed to remember something and added, "Don't try to pick on people anymore. Professor Qu, my heart can no longer bear the torture."
He had already felt the lethality of his beloved son's finishing blow, so he simply interrupted the spell.
Ye Linghan, who was standing aside, couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth when he heard the accusation from the old father, whom he was not familiar with.
The car continued to move forward, and a bell suddenly broke into the silent carriage.
After seeing the note on the phone, Ye Linghan's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. How could he have forgotten about him?
He carefully slid the answer button, and suddenly a loud voice came like a beast breaking out of a cage, as if it was going to pierce his eardrum.
"Ye Linghan! Where have you been now instead of staying home to recuperate?"
Zhao Tang's roar echoed in the carriage.
Ye Linghan glanced at Qu Yaoguang awkwardly, then covered the receiver with his hand and replied guiltily, "Um, Tangtang, are you going back?"
You are asking this question even though you already know the answer.
A disdainful snort came from the other end of the phone, "Well, I didn't go back. I bought dog food and found that the dog was not there, so I went out to feed the stray dogs!"
Well, if you walk by the river often, you will get your feet wet. I never thought that one day I would be treated with sarcasm.
"Well, Tangtang, I just had something urgent to do, so I went out for a while."
"What can happen to you? Are you healed? Are you going to die?"
Three consecutive critical hits.
"Hey, wait for me at home first, I'll pick you up."
Several loud whistles sounded inappropriately from the surroundings.
"You still dare to drive out?" Zhao Tang's voice rose several decibels. He had seen Ye Linghan seriously injured and unconscious in the hospital more than once, so he was still in fear, fearing that he would kill himself one day.
"No, no, it's not me." Ye Linghan glanced at Qu Yaoguang beside him. "Well, wait for me at home. I'll pick you up and talk to you in person. This matter is too complicated to explain in a short time."
"Okay, but don't hang up. I want to know where you are!"
"Okay, okay." Ye Linghan agreed, his finger quickly pressed the button to turn off the microphone, then turned his head to look at Qu Yaoguang.
"That..." He still couldn't utter that word.
"I understand. Go ahead." Qu Yaoguang understood what the other party meant tacitly and did not force him.
After Ye Linghan reported a place name, he turned on the microphone again, because he had left some suspense and didn't want Zhao Tang to know about his relationship with Qu Yaoguang.
As soon as the car arrived at the destination, Zhao Tang, who was furious, was seen standing outside the door. The car was protected by a privacy screen, so the scene inside could not be seen from the outside.
Ye Linghan rolled down the car window and stuck his head out, "Tangtang, here!" He waved at the other party.
Hearing this, Zhao Tang hung up the phone and walked closer. "What's so mysterious? Why do you have to..." Suddenly, he caught sight of Qu Yaoguang in the driver's seat and was stunned for a moment. "Qu... Professor Qu?"
He looked at Ye Linghan in confusion, then at Qu Yaoguang, and what he wanted to say was held back in his heart.
Ye Linghan turned around, opened the back door, and motioned Zhao Tang to come in.
"Why are you with Professor Qu?" The car door was closed, and then the car started steadily and rushed towards the old house.
Taking Zhao Tang along was also a selfish motive for Ye Linghan. Not only did he want to tell him about this matter, but he was also afraid that if he left home for too long, Yin Ster would take advantage of the situation and kidnap him, so he decided to bring him with him.
Zhao Tang looked at the two people in the front row and keenly felt the awkward atmosphere in the car.
Ye Linghan spoke slowly, "Tangtang, do you remember you said before that Professor Qu and I look a bit like each other?"
"Ah...ah, yes, what's wrong? Why do you suddenly ask this?" Zhao Tang nodded in surprise. He did say that. Could it be that...he was a little slow to realize it.
"In fact, Professor Qu and I are father and son."
"Huh? What the hell?"
In an instant, Zhao Tang felt as if his brain was struck by lightning. It had never been so messy before. He stared blankly at the two people sitting in their seats.
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