"What is it? Tell me,"
Lu Jinyue was a little confused. After thinking about it, she still voiced her concerns. "Dad, don't you think there's something wrong with our cooperation with the Yang family? Although the Yang family is also a prominent family, their reputation hasn't been good in recent years. Projects with them always feel a bit off."
Lu Chengs, who was always decisive in the business world, was also very astute when it came to projects. His decision to cooperate with the Yang family this time was made after careful consideration.
"Where do you think the problem lies?" He wouldn't be autocratic.
Lu Jinyue said, "The real estate market has reached a bottleneck. Prices can't go any higher, nor will they fall. The Yang family getting this land to cooperate with us feels like they're just talking big."
"I went to see it at noon. That piece of land isn't as valuable as rumored. As for the Yang family, they're hyping up its usability, mentioning surrounding schools and amenities, but these are all problematic."
"We don't even know if it will be approved yet. Dad, it's better to be cautious."
Lu Chengs nodded slightly and said, "Keep an eye on this matter, and I will too. Until it's finalized on their end, let's hold back our funds."
Seeing her father's caution, Lu Jinyue felt relieved. The current real estate market wasn't like its peak two years ago.
She could see that several real estate companies were on the verge of collapse. There were few people looking at houses, but even fewer actually signing contracts.
The Yang family still had several unfinished properties. There were all sorts of rumors in the industry. With the current market conditions, nothing was easy.
On the other hand, the pharmaceutical industry had become booming in the past two years.
Wealthy people were all focusing on health and wellness. Jiang Nuan's wellness center was indeed doing very well.
After eating, one felt light and comfortable, without any internal heat.
"Dad, Jiang Nuan opened a wellness center in Jinshi, and it's incredibly popular. A pot of health soup costs at least 299 yuan, yet people still flock to it." He still fondly remembered the taste of the health soup.
Lu Chengs felt a bit of craving. He had also seen the wellness center online.
The business seemed to always be booming, but he had never realized it was his daughter who opened it.
He said with a hint of jealousy, "Health soup is just that, isn't it? It tastes like medicine."
Lu Jinyue found it hilarious when she heard this, looking at her father's demeanor. Wasn't this a case of the pot calling the kettle black?
"Dad, that's because you haven't tried Jiang Nuan's health soup. She makes it herself, without any help from others. She picks the medicinal ingredients herself, and it's incomparable to what's available elsewhere."
Lu Chengs grew even more envious.
"Go out. I'm going to pick up your mother." Lu Chengs got up, his expression quite displeased.
Lu Jinyue didn't understand why her father's demeanor changed so suddenly and could only follow him out reluctantly.
"By the way, where did Mom go?"
Lu Chengs frowned slightly and said, "She went out for something. I'll go pick her up."
"Oh..." Lu Jinyue didn't ask further and returned to her room to rest.
Lu Chengs waited for his wife at the hospital entrance. In just a few minutes, he saw Jin Yan emerging with a paternity test report.
Jin Yan got into the car and looked at Lu Chengs, "Husband, Lu Qiaoyi is not our biological daughter. Take a look."
Lu Chengs took it and read the final result. His eyes were deep. It was indeed not.
"Hoo!" She let out a deep sigh.
He smiled, his voice choked with emotion. "Yanyan, do you know that the moment I learned the truth, I thought, I have two daughters now. But when I heard Yiyi calling to kill Nuannuan, I completely broke down. How could she do that?"
Jin Yan had a somber and sorrowful expression. "Take some time to meet with the Rong Sheng couple. This matter must be resolved as soon as possible."
She wanted to bring Nuannuan back.
Lu Chengs nodded. "Okay!"
That night, Meng Yuan didn't sleep. He and He Mingrun had been diligently searching for information about his mother. By four in the morning, Meng Yuan finally found a clue.
Hospitals from forty to fifty years ago had no archives, or if they did, they were destroyed.
It was impossible to start from hospitals, and certainly not from celebrities.
Meng Yuan used his usual painstaking method: hacking into Jinshi's personal archives. They took turns searching, and by four in the morning, they finally found someone who looked exactly like Wu Yuan, but with a different name.
Meng Yuan rubbed his eyes. After confirming he wasn't mistaken, he woke up the sleeping He Mingrun.
"He Mingrun, hurry up and look. I found it."
He Mingrun's eyes flew open almost instantly as he looked at Meng Yuan, still groggy.
Meng Yuan looked at his dazed appearance. His hair was slightly askew from sleeping, forming a small tuft that looked incredibly cute.
Meng Yuan couldn't resist reaching out her "magic paw" and tugging at his tuft of hair, then pointing to the computer screen. "I found it. The same appearance, different name, named Shen Bing."
He Mingrun then sat up straight. They were sitting on the bed. Meng Yuan had found a small table to support the computer.
After He Mingrun got up, he embraced Meng Yuan from behind, resting his head in the crook of her neck and looking at the information on the computer.
They had identical appearances and were born on the same day, month, and year. However, Shen Bing appeared gentler than Wu Yuan, her eyes reflecting an undeniable kindness.
He Mingrun's pupils trembled, and the hand holding Meng Yuan tightened considerably.
"Yuan Yuan," his voice quivered. His Yuan Yuan had worked so hard all night and finally found it.
"Mhm! I'll check the address." Meng Yuan's fingers flew rapidly across the keyboard.
Soon, the address appeared.
"It's in Modu, Hongxin Town, Xincun, No. 88," Meng Yuan read out.
He Mingrun stared fixedly at the address and asked, "Yuan Yuan, do you have any plans tomorrow?"
Meng Yuan grabbed his hand, knowing what he meant. At this moment, He Mingrun was as fragile as a porcelain doll. Seeing his pale face, she tightened her grip on his hand. "We'll go together. This is Auntie's current residence. We're sure to find her."
"Thank you! Yuan Yuan." He Mingrun closed his eyes, thanking her for being by his side during his most difficult time.
Meng Yuan closed the laptop and then placed the computer and table on the floor.
Turning around, she embraced him. Looking up, her apricot eyes were filled with concern. She tilted her head slightly, kissed the corner of his lips, and then whispered, "He Mingrun, I'll go with you. We'll find Mother together."
She would set aside other matters for now. She just wanted to accompany him well. He was deeply suffering; if it were her, she wouldn't be able to accept such things.
Her words and that kiss made He Mingrun's heart flutter. He held her tighter and tighter, his breathing quickening. They pressed close together again. Meng Yuan, though inexperienced, knew what He Mingrun's reaction meant.
"He... He Mingrun, let's sleep for a while," Meng Yuan's voice was slightly nervous. She felt she wanted to wait a little longer.
He Mingrun's body was tense. He held Meng Yuan for a long time before relaxing. He pulled the covers over them and didn't dare to look at Meng Yuan, whispering, "Yuan Yuan, let's sleep."
"Mhm!" Meng Yuan sensed his unusual reaction and didn't dare to move. However, when she looked over, she saw He Mingrun's ears were as red as blood.
"Hahaha..." Meng Yuan burst into laughter.