Chapter 282: Investigating the Fu Family
Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Investigating the Fu Family
"Child, you’ve suffered." He Jun looked at Fu Xiaoxiao, his eyes filled with complexity.
Growing up in such an environment, yet she possesses such a resilient heart, not consumed by darkness.
It’s truly remarkable.
"It’s all in the past now." Fu Xiaoxiao shook her head. "Now I have two obedient, sensible sons, and a partner who will stay with me for life, I feel there’s nothing left to regret."
Hearing Fu Xiaoxiao say this, He Jun felt even more heartache.
Because of the Fu Family’s harshness, she learned to cherish more.
Such a considerate child, making one feel heartache.
He Jun had a strong desire in his heart; he hoped Fu Xiaoxiao was truly his granddaughter.
"I really wish you were my granddaughter." He Jun looked at Fu Xiaoxiao, smiling. "My youngest daughter is named He Lin. During the chaos of war, we were in an emergency retreat; that’s when she got pushed aside, and we never found her again. At the time, she was only five years old."
"For so many years, I’ve always wanted to find her, but there has been no news. My wife used to cry secretly in the middle of the night. Her pain is mine as well," He Jun said slowly.
"Back then, she lost her daughter. Just as she started to recover a bit, my eldest son died on the battlefield," He Jun took a deep sigh. "The consecutive blows were too much for her, and she ultimately left this world, leaving me alone."
He Jun gently stroked the photograph. He wasn’t angry that she left him; it was his incompetence that led to her losing her loved ones one after another.
He originally thought he had no family left in this world, but unexpectedly, a glimmer of hope appeared.
"All these years, I’ve grown accustomed to loneliness. So, if you truly are Xiao Lin’s daughter..." He Jun’s eyes were filled with many emotions, longing yet fearful. He feared this hope would be shattered, having ignited hope then breaking it.
"I feel the same way." Fu Xiaoxiao looked at He Jun, understanding his feelings.
After He Jun left, Lu Feng embraced the despondent Fu Xiaoxiao, silently comforting her.
"I’m fine." Fu Xiaoxiao patted Lu Feng; she just... had a glimmer of hope.
He Jun appeared like an elder who had lost family—physically strong but internally void and desolate, especially an elder, always reminiscing the past.
Just by looking how polished the pocket watch was, it was evident he often took it out to look.
Lu Feng kissed her cheek. "No matter what, you still have us."
"Mm." Fu Xiaoxiao nodded, embraced Lu Feng, and proactively kissed his lips.
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He Jun returned to his secluded villa, individual house with a large courtyard, the garden meticulously designed, fresh and elegant.
Yet such a nice house, only he lived in it, making it appear hollow.
When He Jun returned home, a serviceman immediately served him hot tea.
"Ma." He Jun took a sip of tea, calling softly.
"Commander." Ma stepped forward, looking at He Jun, waiting for instruction.
"Go investigate Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao’s background, every detail from childhood, thoroughly." He Jun’s deep eyes flashed with sharpness.
"Yes!" Ma received the command and went to gather all about Fu Xiaoxiao.
He Jun sat in his study, took out Wang Xiu’e’s photograph, unable to return his consciousness for a long time.
"Xiuxiu, do you think she could be our granddaughter? Are you in heaven guarding me so that I’m not following you, wanting me to fulfill your unfinished wish, is it?"
Looking at the woman in the photograph, He Jun’s eyes started to redden.
At the time of her departure, he held her hand, wanting to leave with her.
There was nothing left in this world to linger for; he wanted to leave with her.
But she was unwilling, holding him back from leaving with her.
Using the last of her strength, she told him.
"Find our daughter."
Because of this sentence, he lived on till now, realizing everything now—Xiuxiu was making him wait, making him find their daughter and granddaughter.
Whatever it takes, he will uncover her identity, find the daughter!
A few hours later, a thick report was delivered to He Jun by Ma.
"This is all the information about Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao from childhood."
"You can go now." He Jun nodded, opening Fu Xiaoxiao’s information to peruse.
Seeing everything recorded above, identical to what Fu Xiaoxiao mentioned, even worse in parts. Fu Xiaoxiao had concealed many harsh truths that she hadn’t spoken, maybe because she was too young to remember.
Through the neighbors of the Fu Family, Fu Xiaoxiao’s life from childhood unfolded. He Jun seemed to see that little figure, striving to stand on a stool and help her mother with washing vegetables and cooking.
Also, watching her small stature, clumsy and weak, unable to hold the rice pot, fell to the ground, not receiving any maternal care, instead incurring her mother’s curses and scolding for being useless, hit with fire tongs.
After reading through it all, even without confirming his relationship with Fu Xiaoxiao, He Jun felt immense heartbreak for her plight.
"This Fu Family is truly disgraceful! How could they treat such a good child like this?" He Jun slammed the table in anger, Ma outside furrowed his brows, not expecting Fu Xiaoxiao’s information to cause such an emotional upheaval in He Jun.
Working beside him for years, he had never seen He Jun so enraged.
Once finished, He Jun closed his eyes in pain.
At this moment, even if Fu Xiaoxiao was found not to be his granddaughter, he was determined to seek justice for her.
This Fu Family, too shameless.
"Ma!" He Jun commanded coldly.
"Commander." Ma looked at He Jun.
"Go check out the Fu Family’s background thoroughly as well!" He Jun felt there were major issues with this Fu Family!
"Yes." Ma nodded and withdrew, having just finished checking Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao’s profile, now the Fu Family’s?
He Jun picked up the phone and dialed.
A lazy voice answered on the other side. "Who is it, disturbing one’s afternoon nap! Don’t you nap?"
"Old Li." He Jun spoke sternly.
"Brother He? What matter could make you call me personally?" The person on the other end sprang to attention, alertness breaking through the drowsiness, and immediately sat up.
"It’s like this, help me investigate a family." He Jun stated seriously.
"Who dares offend my Brother He, give me a name, and I’ll get to the bottom of it." The elderly voice on the other end expressed indignantly.
"Surname Fu, Fu Minghua." He Jun replied earnestly.
"Alright! Wait for my news, brother." The response was immediate, promising not to delay.
After hanging up, He Jun leaned back.
With direction, everything became clear.
He wouldn’t overlook a single clue.
Fu Minghua was unaware of the imminent disaster for the Fu Family, currently he was busy finding a suitor for his youngest daughter, Fu Xiaocui.
After being humiliated at Fu Xiaoxiao’s residence, Fu Minghua returned home and vented his anger on Mrs. Fu, having spent money and been to the place, yet he couldn’t even meet Fu Xiaoxiao.
It was simply a disgrace.
Upon returning, Fu Xiaocui was arranged for blind dates, as she often said, she must marry someone with a higher rank than Fu Xiaoxiao’s husband.