(From this chapter on: Lu Cheng began to use his real name after recognizing his relatives. Gong Mufeng, Lu Ziyan, and Lu Xiyun all have the surname Gong)
Old Man Xie frowned, his eyes full of doubt: "Are you so sure? Although I don't quite agree with what happened between you and Xiaoxue, I don't want to let an innocent child wander around. Think about it again, is there anything I missed?"
Xie Youan clenched his hands unconsciously, beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his voice trembled slightly: "Dad, I didn't dare to ask at that time. Later I heard that she got married, and I thought that the child must have been lost."
"Stupid!" Old man Xie slammed the table, stood up, and paced back and forth in the study.
"You can conclude that so easily? What if the child is still there? What if she married in a hurry just to keep the child?"
Xie Youan lowered his head, feeling mixed emotions.
He thought of the young and stubborn girl, and the tears and despair in her eyes when they parted.
It’s not that he hasn’t thought about their children over the years, but he just doesn’t dare to face it.
"Dad, what should we do now?" Xie Youan raised his head, his eyes full of helplessness.
Old man Xie stopped and thought for a moment before saying, "I think this Lin Yuexi is most likely the blood of our Xie family. Tomorrow you should send someone to check her background, starting with her father, and make sure to get everything clear."
"Okay, I'll send someone to check it out tomorrow." Xie Youan nodded in response.
At this time, Lin Yuexi was in Gong's room, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. She always felt that there was a secret in Old Man Xie's eyes, and this secret seemed to be related to herself.
"Could it be that I have some connection with the Xie family?" Lin Yuexi murmured softly, and suddenly the strange expression on Grandpa Xie's face when he looked at her flashed through her mind.
Gong Mufeng returned to his room, sat on the edge of the bed, and recalled what Lin Yuexi said today.
He also noticed something strange about Old Man Xie, and felt a little uneasy.
"Yuexi, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." Gong Mufeng said softly with a firm look in his eyes.
Soon it was the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. The warm sunshine sprinkled on the earth, adding a bit of brightness to this festive New Year.
Xiao Yichen got up early, happily preparing to fulfill his promise to Gong Ziyan and Gong Xiyun - to take them to the zoo.
When he thought of the excited expressions of the children, Xiao Yichen couldn't help but smile. After he packed up carefully, he strode to the garage, started the handsome jeep, and drove towards the Gong family.
Gong Mufeng had received the news that Xiao Yichen was coming early, and he and Lin Yuexi did not refuse. The family simply packed up their belongings and stood at the door waiting.
After a while, Xiao Yichen's jeep stopped steadily in front of them. Gong Ziyan and Gong Xiyun jumped up and down with excitement, and couldn't wait to pull their parents into the car.
Just as Xiao Yichen was about to start the car and set off, the sound of a car engine was heard in the distance.
Everyone looked over curiously, only to see Shen Yi and Gong Jinyao driving a jeep slowly approaching. After the car stopped, the door opened and Gong Qiming's son and daughter, Gong Linxiao and Gong Zhixia, jumped out of the car.
Gong Linxiao's face was filled with a bright smile, and he said loudly: "Cousin, I heard that you are going to the zoo, and we want to join in the fun too.
I haven’t been there for a long time, and I miss those cute animals. It will be more lively if more people go together! "Gong Zhixia also nodded repeatedly, her eyes full of anticipation.
Xiao Yichen looked at the lively scene and responded with a smile: "Of course, it's more fun with more people, let's get in the car!"
So, everyone rearranged their seats, and the two cars set off towards the zoo in a mighty procession. There was constant laughter and joy along the way, and the joyful atmosphere of the New Year became increasingly stronger.
Soon they arrived at the Beijing Zoo and two cars slowly drove into the parking lot.
Everybody couldn't wait to get off the car. Gong Ziyan and Gong Xiyun cheered with excitement, staring at the zoo gate with sparkling eyes, wishing they could rush in immediately.
As soon as you enter the garden, fresh air hits you in the face, mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees and the unique scent of animals.
Xiao Yichen took the lead, looking at the map while introducing everyone: "Let's go see the monkeys first. I heard that there are a few new lively little monkeys over there. They are very interesting."
When Gong Ziyan and Gong Xiyun heard this, they raised their hands in agreement and followed Xiao Yichen happily.
Gong Ziyan and Gong Xiyun were like two happy little deer, running in the front. Gong Linxiao and Gong Zhixia were not to be outdone. They ran and chattered about the animals they were about to see.
Gong Mufeng held Lin Yuexi's hand tightly, and followed behind with Shen Yi and Gong Jinyao, chatting and laughing.
When we arrived at the Little Monkey Mountain, we saw a group of monkeys jumping up and down on the rockery, looking very lively.
Some monkeys were picking lice off each other, while others were eating the food fed by tourists with relish.
Gong Ziyan pointed at a little monkey excitedly and shouted, "Look, look, that little monkey is doing somersaults!"
Gong Xiyun smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits. She took Lin Yuexi's hand and said, "Mom, this monkey can also peel peanuts? How cute!"
Lin Yuexi took a look and saw that a tourist had indeed thrown a peanut into the monkey, and the monkey was peeling the peanut and putting it into its mouth.
She looked at Gong Xiyun's innocent smile and replied, "Monkeys and humans share the same ancestors, so of course they are very smart..."
Gong Mufeng gently put his arm around her shoulders and smiled.
After watching the monkeys, everyone went to the elephant house.
Several elephants were swinging their long trunks leisurely, some were eating grass, and some were bathing in the pool.
Lu Ziyan asked curiously: "Why is the elephant's trunk so long?"
Xiao Yichen explained with a smile: "This is the result of elephants' evolution. Their trunks are very important to them. They can be used to get food, drink water, and as weapons to protect themselves."
Before we knew it, it was noon and everyone arrived at the zoo's restaurant.
We ordered a table full of food and everyone sat together, enjoying the food and sharing the interesting animals they saw in the morning.
Gong Linxiao smiled and said, "The monkeys and elephants we saw today were so interesting. Let's go see the giant pandas in the afternoon. I heard that giant pandas are very cute and adorable."
Everyone expressed their agreement.
After lunch and a short rest, everyone headed towards the Giant Panda Pavilion in high spirits.
Along the way, we also saw animals such as giraffes, zebras, and lions.
Gong Ziyan and Gong Xiyun greeted the animals excitedly. Gong Linxiao and Gong Zhixia were also very excited and followed their two little nephews and nieces closely.
Gong Jinyao and Shen Yi took out a camera and took pictures of them, and occasionally took pictures of themselves.
After a while, everyone arrived at the giant panda pavilion and saw two giant pandas lying on the ground, eating bamboo lazily.
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