Shortly after Huo Shan sent people to track down and investigate Xiao Zhang, they received news that the person who made the deal with Xiao Zhang was actually a distant cousin of a middle-aged photographer named Sun Kai!
This astonishing discovery confirmed Huo Shan's belief that Huo Jinning's sentiments were correct.
Throughout the entire ordeal, Huo Shan tried to call Huo Chengyu, but initially there was no signal at all, and later the phone was switched off, making it impossible to get in touch.
Left with no other option, he could only keep sending messages via WeChat and text message, hoping that Huo Chengyu would see them in time and call home as soon as possible, because the situation was just too urgent.
"This past month has been exhausting, but thankfully it's been quite fruitful..."
When Huo Chengyu finally picked up his phone, the screen was bombarded with message notifications from his family.
He dared not delay for a moment and immediately embarked on his journey home, eager to return to his home as soon as possible to see his beloved sister.
"Dad, Mom, I'm back! Did you miss me?" Huo Chengyu shouted excitedly as soon as he entered the house.
[Is this my third brother?]
[Was I switched at birth? I don't look like anyone in my family.]
[We're all so good-looking, but he...]
[Why is he so dark-skinned? He looks like he came from Africa.]
Huo Chengyu looked around, but all was quiet and no one spoke.
He thought to himself: the only person who could call him Third Brother is his found biological sister, but she hasn't spoken yet!
What on earth is going on? Could it be that lack of sleep lately is causing hallucinations?
However, when his gaze fell upon the younger sister in front of him, Huo Chengyu couldn't help but feel a surge of affection.
She was delicate and lovely, like a tender and beautiful flower, making one want to protect her.
Eager to see his sister, Huo Chengyu rushed back without even having time to tidy himself up.
After a month of traveling, his skin was tanned dark and reddish, his beard grew wildly, and his hair was a mess. Dressed in tattered outdoor clothes, he looked like a destitute homeless man, a truly unsightly sight.
"Looking at you, did you go out begging for food?" Zhao Qiuying said with a look of disgust.
"Mom, how can you say that? I'm a respectable photographer, how could I possibly be reduced to begging on the streets!" Huo Chengyu retorted defiantly.
"Hmph! Then you should tidy yourself up properly! Don't embarrass yourself in front of your sister." Zhao Qiuying scolded irritably.
Huo Chengyu quickly seized the opportunity, squeezing past Zhao Qiuying and plopping down next to Huo Jinning. He chuckled nonchalantly, "Hehe, it's so nice to have a little sister; she won't dislike me like Mom does."
"Little sister, this is your third brother. I came back in a hurry this time. Tomorrow, your third brother will take you shopping. Buy whatever you like, as a gift from your third brother."
"Okay, thank you, Third Brother."
[Third Brother doesn't seem very shrewd; no wonder he got scammed.]
[My family isn't that stupid; could it really be that they were switched at birth?]
[Looking closely, the eyes do resemble those of someone in the family.]
[The original book describes Third Brother as having clear eyes, regular features, thick eyebrows, large eyes, a heroic air, and a sunny and cheerful personality.]
[This personality fits quite well, but the rest is...]
[It's such a pity that such a cheerful third brother died of depression.]
Oh no, could it be that I'm hallucinating because I'm severely sleep-deprived?
My sister clearly didn't say anything, so why did I hear her? Huo Chengyu thought in astonishment.
Huo Shan and Zhao Qiuying exchanged a glance and realized that the third brother could hear Ningning's thoughts just like them.
However, the two did not expose the matter, but chose to watch the show silently from the sidelines, and were prepared to intervene if necessary to prevent the situation from getting out of control.
"Little sister, your third brother has been feeling unwell lately due to lack of sleep. He needs to go back to his room and rest to recharge. I'll keep you company tomorrow when I have time."
"Okay, Third Brother, go and rest!" Huo Jinning looked at her Third Brother, who was like a silly goose, and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
"My sister is so understanding." Huo Chengyu finally couldn't suppress his inner impulse and gently pinched Huo Jinning's round, chubby little face before turning away.
However, just as Huo Chengyu reached the top of the stairs, he was suddenly stopped by a shout from behind: "Oh dear, I almost forgot something, Third Brother, Mom and Dad said you went to take pictures of a primitive tribe, right? I've never seen a real primitive tribe before, can I take a look?"
Huo Jinning was so focused on her third brother's appearance that she forgot about the important matter.
"Of course, it's all on the USB drive. I'll get it for you." Huo Chengyu took the travel bag and began rummaging through it.
[As long as I keep the photos first, Brother San's assistant won't be able to get the negatives.]
[I'll download the photos, then I'll have evidence of the timeline. That way, when they try to frame my third brother, I can prove them wrong, hehe.]
"Sister, you..." Huo Chengyu looked at Huo Jinning, who was looking down, and opened his mouth to ask her if it was... but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by another voice—
"Third son! Have you found him yet? Why are you taking so long?" Father Huo Shan's slightly anxious voice came from afar.
"Ah, found it, it's right here," Huo Chengyu replied quickly.
He then casually handed over the camera he was holding, and the question he had originally intended to ask was instantly forgotten because of this interruption.
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