Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mu Yuchen and Ah Mo went upstairs right after they entered Maple Residence. Sis Wang started brewing tea after they went upstairs.
“Let me take this. You can go and rest for now.”
When Sis Wang was about to head upstairs with the tea, Xi Xiaye stopped her.
“Missus…”
“It’s alright. You don’t have to wait anymore after 10 p.m. You have an early day tomorrow.” Xi Xiaye smiled as she took the tray from Sis Wang and went upstairs before she could even give a reply.
Inside the study room, Mu Yuchen glanced at the pen inside the box before he handed it to Ah Mo. “Such an exquisite gift would surely leave a record. Find out where it’s from. I heard from Father that Aunty doesn’t like studying. She was quite against cultural classes for a period of time. If she had a choice, she probably wouldn’t have wanted Lingtian to become an academic.”
“Do you mean that this might not be a gift from Aunty to Lingtian, but could be…?” Ah Mo’s eyes brightened as he said.
“Grandmother mentioned that Aunty treasured this pen a lot, and so did Lingtian. I don’t want to make assumptions though. When can we get the DNA test results?” Mu Yuchen looked at Ah Mo.
“We’ve just received the sample and sent it for testing. In order to maintain secrecy, we might need to wait a few days.” Ah Mo then started thinking again. “Master, I think Mr. Wen might not be Lingshi’s biological father. After all, Qi Qiming is infamous for having multiple mistresses. Didn’t Grandmother say that Aunty hated people like him? If it were really Qi Qiming, why did he abandon Lingtian and Lingshi? Qi Feng is his illegitimate son, but he still welcomed him warmly. Moreover, Qi Feng is very powerful within the family, and he holds an even greater influence than the legitimate son, Qi Lei, so I think there’s no reason for him to do so,” he voiced out his opinion.
He had thought about it a lot but never mentioned these secrets to Lingshi at all because he was worried that she might act rashly. Most importantly, he did not want her to feel sad.
“We can’t struggle against fate. There’s too much that we can’t control. How can we know for sure?” Mu Yuchen felt it was relatable. He took a pause before he continued, “Aunty is a straightforward person. She’s very decisive in her actions.”
“If that’s the case, Qi Qiming has been together with way too many women. There are Lu Xinlan, who is still currently in the hospital, the woman that gave birth to Qi Feng, as well as his wife Wang Qin. Who knows how many other mistresses he has in secret? How could Aunty…?”
Ah Mo could not accept it. He hesitated for a moment before letting out a sigh. “Master, if that’s true, then… how could Grandfather, Grandmother, and Lingshi accept this? Knowing it might worry them more…” He frowned, feeling extremely worried.
However, Mu Yuchen still looked calm. He smiled as he glanced at Ah Mo. “This isn’t like you, Ah Mo.”
Startled, doubts surfaced on Ah Mo’s face as he blushed a little.
Ah Mo did not know what to say, so he called out to him, “Master…”
“There are things that we can’t escape. We cannot change the facts that have already happened. If that’s the truth, unfortunately, we’ll still have to accept it. If it’s not, then we’re lucky.”
Mu Yuchen straightened his back and grabbed a book from the bookshelf. He took a yellowed photo out from inside, handing it to Ah Mo. “Find out the identity of the other two men in this photo. If all else fails, cover Aunty’s face and publish this photo in the newspaper. We’ll reward anyone that knows anything about them!”
Ah Mo took a look at the photo, and he recognized Mu Zi and Sis Lan, but he had no idea who the men behind them were.
“This is a great move. If this comes out in the newspaper, we might even reveal the relationship between Qi Qiming and Lu Xinlan. I doubt they can just sit still!” Ah Mo seemed impressed by his strategy.
“I’m heading to New York with Zimo the day after tomorrow. Please take care of your sister-in-law here. Let her decide on any major company decisions.” Mu Yuchen closed the book and placed it back.
“Master, how long will you be there this time?”
“It’ll take a while. It’ll probably be winter when I return. I’m just worried about your sister-in-law. Please have Ji Zitong on standby all day during this period of time. Get several other people as well. I’m only bringing Li Si over and Ah Bo is already over there.”
“Noted, Master.” Ah Mo was not worried since Zhou Zimo’s people were capable.
“Tell me the results after you receive the DNA report. Don’t let anyone know about it. Complete the investigation with haste,” Mu Yuchen reminded.
Ah Mo smiled and looked at him. “Are you in a rush because you found out something? I’m sure your visit this time is not only about the project with Master Mo, is it?”
He had worked by Mu Yuchen’s side for many years after all, so he could read his mind from time to time.
“There’s some news about Qi Feng over there. I’m going to take a look.”
“In New York?”
Mu Yuchen nodded. “In New York indeed.”
“There is a possibility that he’s in New York. Gu Lingsha stayed there for quite a long period of time during her stay there. According to her plan, she should be back in City B in a few days’ time. When they return to City Z, then we…”
“Don’t let Xiaye come into contact with her. She must be plotting something. I’ll meet them personally. As for the question of whether Qi Qiming is Lingshi’s biological father, we’ll find out after we get our hands on the DNA report. Besides, I think Mr. Wen has more to hide. Qi Qiming shouldn’t be the mysterious man we saw at Aunty’s grave since that person was taller. Nonetheless, you don’t have to worry about it now. We’ll wait for the report before making any further decision.”
