Jiang Yu wasn't surprised to see Shen Ying waiting for her by the roadside. The two exchanged a glance and then walked straight towards the Bai family villa. Some of the soldiers guarding the courtyard knew Shen Ying, but due to military orders, they couldn't greet him or reminisce.
Shen Ying could feel everyone's friendly gazes, and smiled knowingly, everything understood without words.
The moment she stepped into the hall, Yin Yali covered her mouth, utterly shocked. She pointed at Bai Qin, feeling utterly incredulous, and said:
"This is the Bai family home. How dare you bring unrelated people in?"
"What do you mean 'unrelated person'? This is a paternity test report. Take a good look at it."
Bai Qin tossed the file folder he was carrying under his arm in front of Yin Yali, smiling at her with a sarcastic glint in his eyes.
From the moment he learned of the test results, he was eager to make the matter public. However, Jiang Yu didn't want others to know, and she couldn't find a suitable opportunity.
"How could this be? Is it really that amazing?"
Yin Yali feigned shock, picked up the file folder on the table, opened it, and spoke with great emotion. Upon seeing the paternity test results showing that Jiang Yu was indeed Bai Xiuye's biological daughter, she couldn't help but squeeze out two tears, saying emotionally:
“My child, you have no idea how much your father and I have been looking forward to your return! Now, our dream has finally come true.”
Nobody likes watching her poor acting. Shen Ying looked at the officer in front of her, humble and polite:
"Commander Murong, thank you for your hard work."
"You're too kind. I was just following orders. I heard that Battalion Commander Shen is going to be promoted to regimental commander before the new year, so I'm congratulating you in advance."
Although Shen Ying had been on leave since the Lunar New Year and hadn't returned to the military much, he didn't rest much in his spare time, instead publishing articles and insights whenever he had a spare moment.
Several regimental commanders retired this year, and considering their overall qualifications, Commander Zhang decided to apply to his superiors for his promotion. As for Division Commander Murong, who was based in the provincial capital, he naturally received the news in advance. He heard that preparations had already begun.
"Not at all, it's all thanks to the leader's appreciation."
After some polite exchanges with Commander Murong, Yin Yali tried several times to ask Bai Xiuye about his current situation, but was stopped by his terrifying speculations.
If she were to ask, everyone would know that she was afraid.
"Sister, is this your first time visiting our home? Let your younger brother help you and show you around."
Taking advantage of the two men's polite conversation, Bai Qin specifically suggested taking Jiang Yu upstairs for a tour. Just as Yin Yali was about to suggest that she show the house to everyone, Commander Murong spoke up:
“Madam, it’s just a visit to a house, there’s no need for you to make such a fuss. I happen to have some things about Commander Bai in the army, and I thought it would be more reassuring to tell you about them and give them to you.”
His words put Yin Yali at ease. She smiled and invited everyone to sit down and have some tea. Her eyes kept drifting between Jiang Yu and Bai Qin.
After thinking about it, I decided to let it go. Li Erhu and I had stayed here for several days, almost digging the house upside down, but we still hadn't found anything about the will. It probably wasn't there, so I let them be.
When Bai Qin led Jiang Yu into Bai Xiuye's study on the third floor, he took out a special key from his pocket and opened the door.
The siblings exchanged a glance and searched the house for a while, but found nothing.
Just as Bai Qin was complaining about how good her old man was at hiding things, Jiang Yu discovered the trick under the table. She knelt on the floor and, before Bai Qin could react, gently tapped the table leg. Then she tapped the other three legs.
The sounds are different; the first one was clearly hollow.
Bai Qin understood her meaning, took out a sharp knife from the drawer, and sawed it inwards.
After some fiddling, they discovered a piece of cling film inside the innermost layer of the table leg. As they scraped deeper, the cling film gradually increased in size, and the two saw what appeared to be a piece of paper inside.
After carefully pulling it out and tearing off the plastic wrap, the real will was revealed. Its contents were almost identical to what the lawyer had described:
Testator: Bai Xiuye... Due to the testator's heart condition and the possibility of an accident at any time, and fearing unnecessary trouble, I hereby make this will: Fifty percent of the Bai family's assets shall be inherited by my son, Bai Qin. Forty percent shall be inherited by my daughter (I don't know if she will be found in her lifetime).
The remaining ten percent depends on the wife, Yin Yali's, performance. If she faithfully protects the Bai family, prioritizing her son Bai Qin, she will inherit two percent. The rest will be inherited by her niece Bai Ling and the other relatives of the Bai family.
Then, right after, he pressed his fingerprint.
The next sheet of paper specifically explains why an official seal is not used: because the official seal has been used by someone with ulterior motives.
After the truth came out, Bai Qin went downstairs with a smile that resembled that of a victor. He wanted to throw the valid will in Yin Yali's face and teach her a lesson for her arrogant behavior in the hospital.
Jiang Yu understood his meaning and spoke up to stop him:
"Just to be on the safe side, let's have a lawyer come and verify its authenticity first. Then, no matter what she says, it won't matter."
Bai Qin took her sister's advice and rushed outside to call a lawyer. After receiving a response and a promise that the lawyer would arrive in twenty minutes, she hung up.
Looking outside as dusk settled, Jiang Yu had a feeling something bad was about to happen. While Commander Murong was telling Yin Yali some trivial news, she secretly slipped out of the backyard and found several capable soldiers to escort the lawyer over.
They knew of Jiang Yu's existence, and from the moment she entered the room, they heard that she was Commander Bai's real daughter, so they rushed to help her.
After thanking them, Jiang Yu and Bai Qin went downstairs and approached the group. At this moment, Commander Murong's words made Yin Yali realize something was amiss. She knew everything that had been said from the beginning, and it was all news from several years ago.
Seeing Bai Qin's amused expression, she couldn't help but feel uneasy. She had a feeling that this group was clearly planning something, but she had no idea what it was, which made her even more uncertain.
"It's getting late. If there's nothing important, please go home now."
As Yin Yali fidgeted, her smile grew impatient. She looked at Commander Murong and said urgently.
"Madam, there's no rush. We have something very important to tell you. Please have Young Master Bai Qin relay this to you."
Before coming here, they had set up a secret signal. Bai Qin and Jiang Yu would not come downstairs unless they found the will.
The person was already waiting in the lobby, so they naturally understood that the matter had been settled.
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