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Li Qingyao suppressed the slight sourness in his nose, temporarily erased his brother's distant smiling face from his mind, and continued to ask: "When did you start to truly raise Luna as your daughter?"
From what Xie Rongcheng said, at first, he just wanted to help Liu Tingmei. You can call it the madness of a dying man or a sudden act of kindness. Apparently, he didn't think of her as a daughter at first.
"You are good at asking questions, always digging deep into people's hearts." Xie Rongcheng smiled. He was a little tired from walking, panting slightly, and stood still with his hand on the railing. "In fact, I don't know when it started. For seven years, Luna has been by my side. I can see all her changes, all her efforts, all her sincerity, pain and anger."
Maybe it started from the life they lived together in that deserted house; it started from her courage and determination to bring Xie Rongcheng endless glory in his studies; it started from him falsely claiming that she was his long-lost illegitimate daughter, his biological brother and sister resolutely refused to acknowledge her, and she decisively fought back and drove them out of the house; or it started from his many times of being bedridden and her meticulous care for him...
Xie Rongcheng can't remember clearly. But what impressed him most was the time when he was most seriously ill. The doctor even issued a notice of critical illness, but he was eventually rescued and lived for a few more years.
He clearly remembered that Luna had been by his side before he entered the operating room; when he woke up, she was still lying by the bed, not leaving.
He was very weak and squeezed her hand, and she woke up immediately with a haggard face. Maybe she was still groggy from lack of sleep. He smiled at her and said silently, "Silly child."
But she said, "Xie Rongcheng, can you please not die?"
"Why?"
She buried her face in his withered palms, her tears streaming down his hands. She said: "In my life, I have met many bad people, but also many good people who helped me without asking for anything in return. In this world, there are two people who are the best to me. One is Li Jincheng, and the other is you. Please don't die, none of you can die, live a few more years and accompany me."
Xie Rongcheng is in his fifties and has experienced all kinds of hardships and storms in his life. However, he burst into tears in his illness because of the little girl's words: "Okay... I won't die... I want to see our Luna... live happily..."
She smiled in his palm and whispered, "Thank you, Dad."
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After Xie Rongcheng's condition stabilized and he could get out of bed again, he formally called her to the office for a talk. In front of them was an adoption agreement.
"From today on, officially acknowledge me as your father, and stop calling me Daddy Xie. I have no biological children, and my brothers and sisters are unreliable. They only want me to adopt their children and give all my property to them. They are incompetent and will not be able to keep my property for the rest of my life. But you can. And my fake son, he is determined to recognize me back, saying that the grace of raising is greater than the grace of giving birth. Humph, bullshit, all those who covet my property will not be allowed to have their wishes.
Be my daughter and I will give you all my property. Before I die, I will expel all those relatives from the company and keep them out of your way. What they have earned over the years is enough for them to spend for the rest of their lives. The thought of adopting you and making everyone mad at you makes me so happy. ”
Luna shook her head and said, "No need. When I graduate from college and make enough money to pay you back, I will do my own thing. You know I have to do it."
Xie Rongcheng actually regretted the original agreement between the two. At that time, he was just helping someone casually. How she planned to take revenge, whether she would succeed or not, and what price she would have to pay had nothing to do with him. But now, he truly treats her as his daughter. As for his daughter, he certainly hopes that she can live a happy life instead of living in hatred.
Xie Rongcheng even thought about doing it for her himself. But after that conversation, Luna refused to talk about the past, probably because she guessed his intention. He was no longer as young and healthy as he used to be, his condition was often unstable, and he was unable to make plans for her. What's more, the mainland is different from Hong Kong, the legal system is stricter, and he cannot use many of his connections.
He also knew that Luna didn't want him to interfere.
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"In fact, I tried to shake her will, and maybe I almost succeeded." Xie Rongcheng sighed. Li Qingyao supported him and walked step by step back to the wheelchair.
"Then why..."
"I talked to her more than once, trying to persuade her to give up revenge, or at least not to do it herself.
I asked her, you have studied in business school for so many years, and I have taught you for so long, you have seen how big and wonderful the world outside is, and you have also seen your own amazing talents. If you just take a step back and forget about those things, you will have a future with infinite possibilities. My business empire, the fruitful result of my lifelong struggle, is waiting for you to lead it. You are still so young, you can definitely meet another young talent with good character and ability, and live a new and perfect life from then on.
I also told her that the life you once lost has now been found again, and God has repaid you, even better than before. This is a future that many people have struggled for their entire lives but cannot achieve. She also hesitated, because she knew clearly that as long as she took a step back and let go of the past, the future would be wonderful, happy and joyful. How I wish she could change her mind and stay with me and stay in Hong Kong.
Later I realized that in the beginning, I was the one who saved her and helped her. But in fact, she was saving me. Over the years, I saw in her everything that I had long forgotten or lost: youth, innocence, kindness, tenacity... I also saw her sadness and indomitable spirit. It is she who makes me less lonely and more peaceful. I began to truly forget all the hatred and resentment in my life, and started to enjoy the rest of my life - because I had such a wonderful daughter. Because I know that if I had not abandoned my wife and biological daughter, my daughter, Xie Rongcheng, would look like this now. She filled the biggest gap in my life and I am incredibly grateful to her. We are not only father and daughter, but also friends and life companions.
However, Luna healed me, but I couldn't heal her, and in the end she chose to turn back. You asked me about that night, but I don’t know what happened that night. But I know that Luna later on had everything she dreamed of. Liu Tingmei's soul has been trapped in Chaoyang Home, trapped in that night, and has never come out. ”
Xie Rongcheng sat down in the wheelchair, took out a tissue from his pocket and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. Li Qingyao turned his head to look at the water in the distance, then raised the back of his hand to wipe the corners of his eyes.
Soon, Xie Rongcheng calmed down and said, "I don't know what she planned or did, and she won't tell me. That's her life choice, I have no right to interfere, and I'm ready for all possible outcomes. After all, when I was in my twenties, I would do whatever I wanted to do, and I wouldn't listen to anyone's advice. You see, isn't she still very much like me? Push me back, girl, I'm a little tired."
Li Qingyao grabbed the back of the wheelchair and said, "I have one last question."
"Speaking."
She stared at his deep and wise eyes from the side: "Did Luna kill anyone during those years in Hong Kong?"
Xie Rongcheng's Adam's apple moved, and his eyes kept looking forward until she pushed him back to the small building, without saying another word.
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After returning to Xiangcheng, Li Qingyao and Xia Yongze immediately reported all the information about Liu Tingmei to Ding Guoqiang. Ding Guoqiang was very satisfied with their work results. In such a short time, they had figured out Liu Tingmei's situation clearly, confirmed her identity as a serial killer, and successfully completed the mission. This plays a crucial role in ultimately solving this series of major cases.
After the report, Li Qingyao said, "Captain Ding, there is nothing going on in Xiangcheng. I'm applying to go to the front line in Guizhou Province to participate in the capture of Luo Long, Shang Ren, Liu Tingmei, and Xiang Siling."
Xia Yongze: "I'll go too!"
Now Ding Guoqiang looks at Li Qingyao in the same way as a class teacher looked at an excellent student back then. As long as you give him good grades, he will almost always grant your request. What's more, Li Qingyao completed the task here very efficiently.
Ding Guoqiang said with a smile: "Go ahead. Chen Pu is indeed short of manpower. Go and help me to tighten the skin for him so that he can catch the man as soon as possible. Otherwise, I will be outdone by you."
Li Qingyao smiled slightly: "That's hard to say."
Ding Guoqiang liked the arrogance of his subordinates, especially when they took the initiative to destroy his apprentice. He was even more satisfied and thought that his apprentice had found a good wife.
Before leaving the police station to go home and pack his luggage, Li Qingyao went to the forensic department again and said to his colleagues, "Please help me compare a few more pieces of physical evidence."
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[Lao Ding and I have applied for it, and the high-speed train will come to Guizhou Province for support early tomorrow morning. 】
Chen Pu came back after a while, and his first reaction was beyond Li Qingyao's expectation: [The conditions here are very difficult, so it's better not to come. 】
[I’m coming.] 】
[Okay, come on, just don't get angry at me because it's dirty. 】
[That’s hard to say.] 】
【……】
When will it arrive? I have a mission and I'm deep in the mountains so I can't pick you up. 】
[I don't need you, I just have my little bear to keep me company. 】
【……】
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