"I'll be damned, I can't believe people like this exist in the world," Meng Yuan was also shocked.
Jiang Nuan bit her lower lip tightly. Perhaps it was because she had been in pain for too long, but at this moment, besides numbness, her heart felt very little.
"Brother Jiang, do you know that Father Jiang is Grandma Jiang's biological son?"
Jiang Xingyu shook his head slightly. "No."
"Ah..." Both Jiang Nuan and Meng Yuan looked at him in surprise.
Jiang Xingyu nodded slightly. He had indeed found out some things over the years.
Jiang Nuan had never known these things. She was afraid of getting hurt and had never dared to delve deeply into certain matters.
Nor had she ever questioned why they never celebrated holidays together.
"I heard about this incident when Father Jiang and Mother Jiang were arguing. It was on the eve of the Lunar New Year, and Mother Jiang wanted to invite Grandma to celebrate the New Year together, but Father Jiang refused. Mother Jiang's good intentions were spurred by gossip from nearby neighbors who couldn't stand to see them being unfilial."
"But Father Jiang didn't care about that. It was when they were arguing that I found out he wasn't Grandma's biological son."
"There are secrets between them that are not known to others. What they are, I haven't been able to find out all these years. Jiang Shuo is very cautious, and Liu Fei is absolutely loyal to him."
Meng Yuan frowned, thinking carefully for a moment before saying, "You two aren't the biological children of the Jiang family, and Jiang Shuo isn't Grandma Jiang's child. The deceased grandfather is alive in this world. How can your family be so messed up?" It's a truly terrible family. How many families has this mess harmed?
By now, it's already four or five families.
What role did Jiang Shuo play in this matter?
Jiang Xingyu looked at Meng Yuan. "I'm back this time to clarify this matter."
He looked at Nuan Nuan and asked, "Nuan Nuan, do you want to know about your background?"
Jiang Nuan nodded vigorously. Before this, she wasn't curious about her biological parents, but now that she knew some of the truth, a flicker of hope ignited in her heart. She wasn't abandoned by her parents, but was secretly taken away by Father Jiang.
"If we were truly adopted with a purpose, then our parents must also be very anxious to find us."
Jiang Xingyu's handsome brows furrowed slightly, carrying a deep sense of worry.
"Nuan Nuan, are you willing to investigate with me?" Jiang Xingyu looked at her quietly, his smile light and very gentle.
Jiang Nuan's heart warmed at his gaze. Just as she was about to speak, Meng Yuan spoke before her.
Meng Yuan sensed something unusual and volunteered, "I, I'll investigate with you. Nuan Nuan doesn't have time; she has a lot to do next."
Jiang Nuan knew that when it came to investigating this matter, Yuan Yuan was the most suitable person.
"Brother, let Yuan Yuan partner with you. She has a lot of experience investigating such things."
Jiang Xingyu nodded. "Alright, Miss Meng, let's exchange contact information. I'll call you tomorrow."
Meng Yuan readily agreed. Rather than finding an outsider, it was better to cooperate with Jiang Xingyu. He knew a lot about the Jiang family, which would make the investigation easier.
After making arrangements, Jiang Xingyu gave Jiang Nuan a few more instructions, and the three then parted ways.
Upon returning to the villa, Jiang Nuan still couldn't quite believe how foolish she had been living all these years.
She sank onto the sofa, took a deep breath, cupped her face with her hands, her emotions a jumble.
Meng Yuan looked at her and patted her shoulder with concern. "Nuan Nuan, I know you're feeling sad. But this is a good thing, the outcome is good, right? You never wanted to be enemies with your elder brother, and now you're on the same side. You should be happy."
Jiang Nuan slowly looked up at her, smiled, and nodded. "Yuan Yuan, I'm not sad about this matter itself, but that our lives have been manipulated."
Jiang Nuan took Meng Yuan's hand and looked at her seriously. "Yuan Yuan, this time, it's all up to you. I want to find my biological parents. Do you know how envious I am every time I see you go home to spend the New Year with your parents?"
"Every time I see you buying gifts for your parents, my feelings are so complicated. I also want to fulfill my filial duty."
Meng Yuan looked at her evident sadness, stood up, and hugged her. "Nuan Nuan, it's okay. I will definitely help you find your biological parents."
Jiang Nuan's beautiful eyes lifted, and she looked at Meng Yuan, smiling and nodding.
"Yuan Yuan, let's rest first. I need to prepare ingredients tomorrow; the business is opening."
"Okay! I'll do some online promotion. I know your business approach; you prefer to keep a low profile but act decisively." Meng Yuan's eyes sparkled with a bright light.
She was just waiting to get paid.
Jiang Nuan looked at her cute expression at that moment, her mind finally at ease, her smiling eyes beautifully curved.
"Yuan Yuan, go to sleep."
"Okay! Goodnight!" Meng Yuan was truly tired. She hadn't slept all night due to excessive excitement yesterday.
In Mu Jiu Chen's villa, dressed in a light gray loungewear, he sat lazily on the sofa, his eyes fixed on the mobile phone on the table. It had been a day, and he was injured, yet Jiang Nuan hadn't even called.
He sneered repeatedly. Jiang Nuan, you promised to take responsibility for my hand.
Not far away, Xiao Fan had been guarding Master Jiu all night. Seeing Master Jiu's sinister smile and the palpable chilling aura spreading around, Xiao Fan knew someone was about to face misfortune.
But who was the unlucky soul who had displeased Master Jiu?
"Ding dong..."
Xiao Fan was startled by the doorbell. At this hour, who would dare to deliver themselves? He stood up to open the door.
Standing outside was a man in a suit, with a face as fine as jade, and a handsome demeanor. Li Qing Shuo possessed a distinct kind of handsomeness, a bit wild and rebellious.
He exuded a clean, distinct aura, refined and distinguished.
"President Li." Xiao Fan looked at him in surprise.
"Xiao Fan, are you surprised to see me? You guys are really boring. Why didn't you come to the airport to pick me up?"
Xiao Fan smiled. "I apologize, President Li. Master Jiu is injured."
Li Qing Shuo raised his eyebrows slightly and chuckled. "Who dared to injure your Master Jiu without fear of death?"
Xiao Fan dared not speak. "President Li, please come in."
"En!" Li Qing Shuo handed his suitcase to Xiao Fan, put one hand in his pocket, and walked inside with elegant steps.
Mu Jiu Chen, leaning against the sofa, seemed not to notice him. He looked at him with some surprise, wondering what he was so engrossed in.
He called out coolly, "Mu Jiu Chen, are you lovesick?"
Mu Jiu Chen suddenly started, looking at Li Qing Shuo, who had suddenly appeared beside him. He was momentarily stunned. "When did you get back?"
Li Qing Shuo: "..." This feeling of being forgotten was truly terrible.
"I sent you a message yesterday. Didn't you see it?" Li Qing Shuo's expression was displeased.