"It's the Gregorian calendar. Why would you ask?" Ruan Danchen asked. "Zell, you don't sound right. What's wrong?"
"No … nothing. I'll call you later." Ruan Zell hung up in a hurry. He didn't even say goodbye.
Ruan Danchen blinked and looked at the phone. "I don't think he's in a good mood. I don't know what happened."
Qi Chenglin combed her long hair. "He's not someone who didn't tell you. He'll tell you."
"I just don't know his address. Otherwise, I'd really like to go and see him." Ruan Danchen frowned.
…
Ruan Zell hung up and said to his parents with red eyes, "She said it's the Gregorian calendar."
"It's her! It must be her! "Ruan Keshan said excitedly. He kept wiping the tears off his face, but the more he cried, the louder he became. "She must be Keyu's daughter. She's our niece! Zell, she … she's really your sister. She really is! We … we'll go and find her now! "
"Wait!" Chen Minxia pulled him back. "Zell, call Ruan Danchen first and ask her if it's convenient for her to see us now. We can't just go there like this."
Ruan Zell nodded. Ruan Keshan nodded as well. "Yes, we have to call Dad. He'll be very happy to find Keyu's daughter."
"Don't be silly." Chen Minxia patted the back of his hand. "Although we all think that Danchen is our niece, Keyu and Yuehuan are gone. We can't ask her to do a paternity test with them, so we can only do it with you and Dad. Let's go meet Danchen today and understand the situation. We'll talk to Dad after we know everything we can. Dad is getting old now. In the past, he was disappointed again and again. All these years, I've watched Dad's spirit deteriorate year by year. He's aging faster than others. If this time … "
"There's a high chance this time, but if it's not, the blow will be …" Chen Minxia rubbed her eyes. "I'm afraid even you won't be able to accept it."
Ruan Keshan nodded. Ruan Zell called Ruan Danchen.
Ruan Danchen didn't expect Ruan Zell to call again a few minutes after she hung up.
In the end, she heard him ask, "Elder Sister, are you resting now? I … I want to go to your house with my parents. Is it convenient for you? "
Ruan Danchen looked at the time. It was past nine o 'clock, not too early or too late. They were not going to bed yet, but no one was likely to call at that hour. And by the time they arrived, it would be almost ten o 'clock.
According to the identity of Ruan Zeer's parents, they were both educated intellectuals. Looking at Ruan Zeer's good upbringing, one could tell that his family environment must be excellent.
His parents were definitely not the kind of people who didn't know their limits. Ruan Danchen had always admired scientists like Ruan Lichuan and Ruan Keshan. She always felt that such people were a little out of this world and were very self-respecting.
He must have something urgent for him to insist on coming so late at night.
Ruan Danchen said, "It's convenient. We don't need to rest anyway."
However, Ruan Zeer seemed to feel embarrassed to call so late at night. He said a few words and hung up the phone.
"What's wrong?" Qi Chenglin stroked her hair, his voice warm and clear.
"Ruan Zeer wants to come with his parents. Is there something urgent?" Ruan Danchen frowned and sat up from Qi Chenglin's arms. "But I'm thinking, I don't know his parents. Why would they come over? Over the phone just now, I kept feeling that Ruan Zeer's mood wasn't right. Could it be that he is in trouble? "
If Ruan Zeer was really in trouble, she would definitely help.
Qi Chenglin also sat up straight and looked at Ruan Danchen deeply with his dark eyes.
After a while, he said, "Have you ever thought about it? Your surname is Ruan, and so are their surnames. How can you be so fated? And the other day, Youxuan also said that you look very similar to Ruan Zeer. "
Ruan Danchen was stunned. "What are you trying to say?"
Qi Chenglin narrowed his eyes. After a while, he looked at Ruan Danchen and said, "Do you still remember that Ruan Zeer once said that his uncle passed away a long time ago?"
Ruan Danchen was a little uneasy. She nodded and instinctively grabbed Qi Chenglin's hand.
Qi Chenglin held her hand and rubbed it again and again to calm her down.
"He also said that his uncle had a daughter, but she was separated from them as soon as she was born. Until now, they still haven't found her," Qi Chenglin said as he looked at Ruan Danchen with concern, afraid that she wouldn't be able to take it.
Ruan Danchen was obviously shocked. Her eyes widened, and there was shock and fear on her face. "You mean … You're saying that I …"
Knowing that she couldn't say it, Qi Chenglin naturally couldn't bear to make things difficult for her. "Previously, when Jiang Yuan went on a business trip, he actually went to Shuo City. Because there was no conclusion to the matter before, I only suspected it, so I didn't tell you. Back then, Ruan Keyu and his wife gave birth in Shuo City. Ruan Keyu died in an explosion, and his wife also died in childbirth on the same day. Their child's whereabouts are also unknown. This time, I also found out something new. It was that Liu Ronghua had a good relationship with the couple back then. When Mrs. Ruan was giving birth, it was said that a woman had been accompanying her outside the surgery. I suspect that it was Liu Ronghua. "
"And it was such a coincidence that the child disappeared. Not long after, Liu Ronghua brought a baby from Shuo City to B City. I checked the time of the birth, and it was the same day as your birthday. "
"I don't know exactly what time I was born," Ruan Danchen muttered. "She never told me. When I was young, I was curious about who my father was and what kind of person he was. She never told me. "
"All these years, Ruan Zeer's parents have never given up on searching for Ruan Keyu's child," Qi Chenglin said softly.
"That's why you invited Ruan Zeer to my birthday." Ruan Danchen looked at him.
Qi Chenglin nodded. "Ruan Zeer is an honest child. He definitely wants to tell his family. It's impossible for them not to react when they hear the date of your birthday. "
"No wonder he reacted so strangely tonight," Ruan Danchen muttered.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Ruan Danchen hugged his waist and pressed her forehead against his chest.
"I have to see their reaction." Qi Chenglin touched her face gently with his fingertips and sighed. "You're the person I'm protecting. I don't want you to suffer any grievances or hurt, even if they're your family. They're good people, but I have to test them myself. "
"Do you blame me for making the decision on my own and keeping it from you?" Qi Chenglin looked at her hugging him with heartache. She might not even know that she was hugging him with a lot of strength.
Ruan Danchen rubbed her head against his chest and shook her head. "I know you're doing it for my own good. Anyway, with you around, I don't have to think too much about anything. I'm about to become a fool."
"It's good to be a fool." Qi Chenglin pinched her cheek. "Don't you have me anyway?"
"I'm a little scared." Ruan Danchen hugged his waist tightly. "They've been looking for me for so long, so they must have high hopes this time. If I'm not, how disappointed and sad will they be? If I'm … how will I face them? I've never had any family since I was young. If they're really my family, I'll … be very happy. I'm very nervous now. I really hope that I'm the only person they're looking for. That way, they won't have to look for me all over the world, and I'll have family. "
"Don't you already have them? I'm your husband, Youxuan is your son, and we have a big family. You've always had family, "Qi Chenglin said." Even if this is really a misunderstanding, it's fine. You have us. Mom treats you like she treats Chengyue now. No matter what it is, you have to have a share of what she has. Didn't I vent my anger on her for you just now? As for the Ruan family, if you're really not them, I'll do my best to help them find Ruan Keyu's child. "
Ruan Danchen knew that Qi Chenglin dared to do this because he was confident. Even if he wasn't 100% confident, he was at least 80% or 90% confident. Moreover, this matter was related to her. This man must be very careful. Otherwise, he wouldn't have hidden it from her previously.
Ruan Danchen took a deep breath. Smelling the scent in his arms, she felt very at ease.
"No matter what, as long as you're here, I won't be sad." Ruan Danchen kissed his chest through his pajamas.
"There's one more thing," Qi Chenglin said. This time, his tone was even more solemn than before.
Ruan Danchen looked up at him in confusion. "What's wrong?"
Seeing Qi Chenglin's gloomy expression, Ruan Danchen held his hand, put it to her lips, and kissed the back of his hand. The back of his hand was fair and fleshless. Through his fair skin, she could see the green blood vessels and bones inside.
"Tell me. I'm not afraid of anything. Don't I have you?" Ruan Danchen said softly. She even smiled calmly, as if she didn't have a heart.
Qi Chenglin's gaze was gentle as he raised his hand to rub her brows. He said, "It's just that Ruan Keyu's wife was called Chang Yuehuan."
Ruan Danchen didn't know the name of the late young mistress of the Chang family, so she didn't think much about it at first. However, when she thought about it, her heart skipped a beat when she heard the word 'Chang'.
She immediately reacted. For Qi Chenglin to specially tell her, could it be …
"It can't be the Chang family, right?" Ruan Danchen asked in surprise.
Qi Chenglin nodded and told her about what he found out about Ruan Keyu and Chang Yuehuan.
Jiang Yuan's investigation wasn't as clear as Liu Ronghua and the Ruan family, but Jiang Yuan did his best to investigate as detailed as possible. From J University to Shuo City, Jiang Yuan didn't let go of anything related to Ruan Keyu and Chang Yuehuan.
Even though Chang Yuehuan and Ruan Keyu's classmates in J University had gone their separate ways, Jiang Yuan still searched for them. Finally, he found a few and roughly understood the situation.
"Then … Chang Jingqiu …" Ruan Danchen's eyes widened. She really felt that there was too much information tonight. She couldn't digest it.
"Didn't they say that Chang Jingqiu is the daughter of the Chang family's late young mistress? Then why would I … "No matter how smart Ruan Danchen was, she didn't dare to think about such an unbelievable thing.
Qi Chenglin narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Then I can only say that Liu Ronghua probably switched you guys. She likes Ruan Keyu, and I can't figure out why she would do that. However, from what she did from the beginning until now, this woman's brain can't be estimated by ordinary people. "
No matter how smart Qi Chenglin was, he couldn't guess what Liu Ronghua had said to Chang Jingqiu with all her heart. What kind of person would have to be to think that way?
Ruan Danchen frowned, but she couldn't accept it. If she was really Ruan Keyu and Chang Yuehuan's daughter, she wouldn't be angry because Chang Jingqiu took her identity.
Just thinking about Old Madam Chang made her feel terrible. She didn't want to have anything to do with the Chang family.
Seeing her expression, Qi Chenglin knew what she was thinking. He really knew her very well.
"If you don't want to, you can keep it to yourself. We don't covet the Chang family's wealth." Qi Chenglin stroked her hair and pinched the tip of her nose. "Let's just take it that Chang Jingqiu has something on us. If she doesn't know her place, we'll kick her out of the Chang family. If you don't want to have anything to do with the Chang family, don't tell them unless you're forced to. You're just close to the Ruan family, and you're the long lost niece that the Ruan family found with great difficulty. There's nothing else. "
"But if you want to acknowledge the Chang family, it's nothing. With me around, that Old Madam can't do anything and won't let her take advantage of you. You don't have to worry about the family making things difficult for you. Actually, Chang Zhiyuan isn't bad. He has the best relationship with Chang Yuehuan, and it's because of this that he dotes on Chang Jingqiu. Otherwise, he wouldn't care about her. If he knows your identity, it's not bad to have such an uncle doting on you. "
Ruan Danchen shook her head. "I'm not familiar with them after all, and I don't know what's going on."
Ruan Danchen paused for a moment before breaking out into laughter. "Actually, I can't be completely sure right now. If I'm not the person the Ruan family is looking for, wouldn't I be quite shameless to say all this now? That would be a joke. "
Qi Chenglin tapped on her forehead and smiled. "Don't act like an ostrich. Do you not believe me?"
Ruan Danchen narrowed her eyes and smiled. Then, she heard Qi Chenglin continue. "Back then, it was Old Madam who forced her own daughter so much that she lost her life. Later on, she regretted it and wanted to make up for what she owed her daughter. But could it be made up for what she had already owed her? I don't think that Old Madam Chang felt sorry for her daughter either. She was just afraid of ruining her own fortune and wanted to make herself feel better. In her heart, she didn't really feel that she owed Chang Yuehuan much. She just wanted to look good. Old Madam Chang is getting on in years. I heard that she started to believe in Buddhism a few years ago. Isn't it because she's afraid that she will die a horrible death after doing too many immoral things? "
Qi Chenglin sneered coldly. "She's using her own daughter's matter to make up for the fortune that she lost from doing immoral things in the past. She's also afraid that her daughter's soul will haunt her. He was also trying to make himself look better on the outside. He might not have treated Chang Jingqiu well from the bottom of his heart. Otherwise, how could he have made Chang Jingqiu into such a state? If you don't want to acknowledge her, that's fine too. Otherwise, with Old Madam Chang's temperament, the Chang family will always be successful. If there's any trouble, I'm afraid that the first person she will sell out will be her own granddaughter. "
"She still has to rely on her two sons for her old age. Chang Jianan is her only grandson, and she can't bear to touch him. Just based on Old Madam Chang's actions outside, I'm afraid that something will happen to the Chang family sooner or later. It's a good thing to cut ties with the Chang family. "Qi Chenglin said.
Although Ruan Danchen said that the matter was not completely confirmed, she was actually just afraid that she would be happy too early. She was afraid that she would be disappointed when she finally had a family. She was afraid that she would not be able to bear the pain that disappointment would bring. That was why she had been guarding the line. Until the final result was confirmed, she kept reminding herself not to have too much hope.
But in her heart, she actually believed it.
Because she trusted him, she knew that the fact that he could tell her and even expose the matter to the Ruan family was a hundred percent certain.
"As for Chang Yuehuan." Qi Chenglin looked down at Ruan Danchen and comforted her in advance. "Back then, she left the Chang family. Even when she was pregnant, she did not return because she knew her mother's character. If it was a normal family, if their daughter already had a child, no matter how dissatisfied they were, they would still accept it. Wouldn't they still want their daughter to be well? As a daughter, she was worried about her mother and did not dare to return home. It's probably because she did not want her daughter to be bullied by Old Madam Chang. Since she was able to make up her mind to sever ties with the Chang family, she would not blame her daughter for not having anything to do with the Chang family. "
She knew his intentions. She knew that he was afraid that she would not be able to get over this and wanted to work hard to untie the knot in her heart. Touched by this man's meticulous thoughts, Ruan Danchen was like a puppy. She buried her forehead into his neck and rubbed against him. Then, she raised her head and kissed his chin, which had grown a little stubble.
"Don't worry, I'm not being stubborn. If she is really my mother … I have her in my heart. But after all, I have never met her, and I don't have any relationship with the Chang family. I don't want to make things difficult for the Chang family, nor do I feel guilty. If someone in the Chang family treats me well, I will return the favor. I just need to distinguish the people who treat me well from the Chang family. The people who treat me well are the people who treat me well, and the Chang family is the Chang family. " Ruan Danchen said, "But if you can hide it, it's better to hide it. It's better to avoid trouble."
Although she felt a little guilty in her heart, according to Qi Chenglin, Chang Zhiyuan and Chang Yuehuan had a very good relationship. He treated Chang Jingqiu well not because of Chang Jingqiu herself, but because she was Chang Yuehuan's child.
But now, if Chang Jingqiu was not Chang Yuehuan's child, Chang Zhiyuan's kindness would have made her feel a little guilty.
She shook her head and sighed in her heart. She could only take it one step at a time and see how it would develop in the future.
Thinking up to here, Ruan Danchen suddenly pushed Qi Chenglin and got off the bed in shock.
Qi Chenglin was pushed down by Ruan Danchen, and he laid on the bed innocently. He was still feeling depressed. His little fiancée, who was gently snuggling in his arms just now, was in a good mood when he hugged her so softly. But why did she suddenly fall out with him? Why did she push him?
"There's no time to talk now. Ruan Ze 'er is going to bring his parents over. We have to make some preparations. How can we receive them without anything?" Ruan Danchen said and opened the closet door to look for clothes.
She was wearing a set of home clothes and had not had the time to change into her pajamas. But when receiving guests, home clothes were a little careless.
"You should get up and change too." Ruan Danchen turned around and pulled Qi Chenglin up.
Qi Chenglin was lazy. Seeing how nervous she was, he knew that she was still hoping that those two people were really her uncle and auntie.
"You look good like this. Home clothes look good too. If you wear it too carefully, I will feel uncomfortable." Qi Chenglin comforted her and hugged her from behind, kissing the corner of her mouth. "Don't be too nervous, just relax."
"I … I'm afraid of disappointing them." Ruan Danchen's heart was so nervous that it felt like it was going to jump out.
"Of course not. You're so nice. When they know that you're their niece, they will be so happy that they will cry." Qi Chenglin placed his palm on her lower abdomen. "You're still pregnant. Wear something loose at home."
Ruan Danchen thought that even if it was not her, if it was anyone else, those two from the Ruan family would be so happy that they would cry when they found their niece.
However, when it came to the child, Ruan Danchen did not insist.
Her stomach was not up yet, so she had not prepared pregnant clothes. She had originally planned to drag Qi Chenglin to buy them this week. At this moment, the wardrobe was still filled with her usual clothes, but they were more or less a little tight.
Her figure had not changed, but she did not want to be restricted at home.
Looking in the mirror, she felt that her home clothes were still quite dignified. She could even go out for a walk in the neighborhood, so she did not change.
Only Qi Chenglin found a T-shirt and a pair of trousers to wear, both of which were casual styles.
"Auntie Zheng is already asleep. I'll go down to boil some hot water and make tea for them later. Also, cut some fruit, "Ruan Danchen said as she tidied her hair and clothes in front of the mirror.
Qi Chenglin wanted to say that when they came over later, when the family met, they would probably only be left crying. How would they be in the mood to drink tea and eat fruit? However, Ruan Danchen also wanted to leave a good impression on the Ruan family, so he only thought about it in his heart and did not say it out loud.
He followed Ruan Danchen downstairs, and Ruan Danchen went to the kitchen to prepare. She did not wake Auntie Zheng up. On the other hand, Auntie Zheng lived on the first floor. When she heard the sound, she came out. She was shocked to see Ruan Danchen busy in the kitchen so late at night.
"Danchen, why are you so busy now? What do you want to do? Let me do it, "Auntie Zheng said. She was wearing pajamas and a thin coat.
When she first came out, she could not get used to the light and was squinting.
"It's okay, Auntie Zheng. I want to prepare it personally, "Ruan Danchen said.
Auntie Zheng wanted to say more, but Qi Chenglin walked in and said warmly, "Let her do it. I'll help her from the side. This is her sincerity for the guest."
Auntie Zheng wondered what kind of guest was so important that Qi Chenglin did not stop Ruan Danchen from preparing it personally.
Otherwise, based on Qi Chenglin's nervousness towards Ruan Danchen, even if Guan Liya came, he could not ask Ruan Danchen to do it personally.
Auntie Zheng nodded and said, "Call me if you need anything."
Seeing that Ruan Danchen really did not want her to interfere, she returned to her room and continued to sleep.
Qi Chenglin took out the tea leaves and prepared it. He also fetched some water to boil it.
…
Ruan Keshan was driving. He wished the car could fly directly to the famous garden.
Chen Minxia saw Ruan Keshan driving with a frown, so she said, "Don't think about anything when you're driving. Pay attention to safety."
Ruan Keshan nodded and quickly relaxed his frown. However, he could not relax because he had something on his mind.
He exhaled and said, "Why do you think Liu Ronghua lied to us? What is her intention? Ruan Danchen's surname is Ruan, and her birthday was the day our niece was born. Moreover, she was adopted by Liu Ronghua. She must be our niece! "
Ruan Keshan slammed the steering wheel heavily. "That Liu Ronghua was so close to Keyu and sister-in-law back then. In the end, when Keyu and sister-in-law were gone, she left with their daughter without a word. She didn't say a word and made us follow her for so many years. She's really … really …"
B * tch!
Ruan Keshan wanted to say that, but he did not say it out loud because of his personality.
"We asked her that day, but she refused to admit it. What is she planning?! This is infuriating, infuriating! How can this woman be so vicious and selfish? She! She! She! "
Ruan Keshan was really angry when he said the word "she" three times in a row.
Chen Minxia also couldn't figure it out. She shook her head and said, "Back then, she clearly liked Keyu. Just because of this, how could she let Keyu's daughter suffer so much? How could there be a person like Liu Ronghua in this world? "
Chen Minxia was also very angry. She gritted her teeth.
When they reached a red light, Ruan Keshan stopped the car and turned to ask his wife uneasily, "Do you think … if she is really our niece, will she be angry with us and refuse to acknowledge us? We haven't been able to find her for so many years. When she was suffering, we weren't there and didn't help her at all. Now that she's the Young Madam of the Qi Family, if we suddenly jump out to claim kinship with her, will she think that we're unscrupulous relatives who came to take advantage of her? "
When the green light turned green, Ruan Keshan retracted his gaze, stepped on the accelerator and drove forward. He muttered to himself, "In fact, if it were me, I might think the same and be unhappy. When I was in the most difficult time, none of my so-called relatives came out. When I got better and lived a stable life, they all came out again. "
"Minxia, do you think … it's right for us to acknowledge her? Compared with the Qi family, our family is too different. Even if Ruan Danchen doesn't think of us like that, will the Qi family think the same? Will they think that she is not good just because she has some terrible relatives? "Ruan Keshan sighed.
She was really conflicted now. She wanted to acknowledge her niece, who was the only bloodline left by her younger brother. She was her niece, but she was afraid. She was afraid that their niece would be estranged from them and disturb her.
"It won't happen." Chen Minxia said softly, "The things that Liu Ronghua did caused her so much trouble. Wasn't there a lot of bad news that came out earlier? But the Qi family still treats her the same. They won't dislike her because of us. "
"If that's the case, it's her blessing. But we can't not think of her just because she is blessed. This child has had a hard journey. Now that she is well and has a stable life, is it right for us to look for her like this? Will it ruin her stable life? Actually … as long as I know that my younger brother's daughter is living a good life, I don't want anything else, "Ruan Keshan muttered.
"If you are afraid, then let's not look for her. It's fine as long as she is living a good life," Chen Minxia said softly.
As soon as she said that, a dazzling car light flashed in front of them. Chen Minxia only had time to hear Ruan Zeer shout from the back seat, "Dad!"
…
After Guan Liya left, Zhao Fengchun rushed upstairs with a livid face. He pushed open Wu Qiaoyin's door and rushed in.
Wu Qiaoyin was still sitting on the bed in a daze. She was shocked and said unhappily, "Mom, why did you come in without knocking?"
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