“Is he really Ake?” Wen Yunzhi suddenly stood up upon hearing those words, almost knocking her chair over. She had always believed that Xia Wan was her child based on her instincts, but when the DNA results were about to be revealed, she began to doubt herself, fearing another heartbreak.
“Xia Wan,” Xue Wenxuan said with determination as he looked at Wen Yunzhi, “he is indeed our Ake, Mom, you were right all along.”
Wen Yunzhi’s emotions were in turmoil. She had never felt such happiness and heartache simultaneously. She wanted to smile at her family, but tears streamed down her face. The overwhelming emotions left her breathless, making her shaky.
“Aunt,” Su Tang rushed forward to comfort her, but Xue Chong was already holding her.
Xue Chong embraced Wen Yunzhi, gently patting her back, his voice hoarse with emotion. “Yunzhi, we’ve found our Ake. We’ve found him.”
Finally, they had found their Ake.
Wen Yunzhi buried her face in his chest, tears flowing freely.
“My Ake, my Ake,” she said between sobs, “I always knew he was Ake, why else would I feel such a strong connection to him for no reason?”
“Its because you mom and son have a strong connection,” Xue Chong said.
“Really?” Wen Yunzhi looked up, her eyes filled with doubt.
“Of course,” Xue Chong smiled warmly. “I will share this news with Dad later; he’ll be overjoyed.”
Wen Yunzhi nodded through her tears, but her mood soon darkened. “But Ake, he only recognizes Xia Chengzhang now.”
Xue Chong was more resolute when it came to matters of familial love.
“That’s because he doesn’t know his true background,” Xue Chong explained. “Once he learns the truth, he’ll naturally grow closer to us.”
Wen Yunzhi fell silent. She recognized that Xia Wan was a kind-hearted and gentle child. Once he discovered the truth, even if he couldn’t accept it initially, he would likely warm up to them gradually.
The question remained: when would Xia Wan learn the truth?
“We’ve only just found him; there’s no need to rush,” Xue Chong reassured her, understanding her concerns. Although he appeared composed, his inner eagerness matched anyone else’s.
However, Xia Chengzhang’s illness was a complicating factor.
Furthermore, what role had Xia Chengzhang played in this matter?
Would the truth be too harsh for the child to bear?
Wen Yunzhi had shed countless tears, and Su Tang stood behind her, quietly wiping away her tears. He had been close to Wen Yunzhi since childhood and had witnessed her pain at losing her child. Now, they had finally found her son, but he couldn’t immediately recognize them.
It would be challenging for anyone to accept such a situation.
Su Tang tightened his lips and felt a his hate towards Xia Chengzhang increased alot.
“He would be better off dead!!” Su Tang blurted out angrily.
“Tangtang!” Xue Chong frowned upon hearing the words. “This is a matter for adults; it doesn’t concern a child like you.”
Ever since Xue Wenke’s disappearance, they had shielded Su Tang from the specifics of the situation, not wanting to burden the young boy with premature hatred.
That’s how it remains now.
Su Tang pouted and puffed his cheeks in disagreement. Even though he was very young when his younger brother went missing, it had a significant impact on him. He had cried for a long time, missed his brother in secret, and had imagined countless scenarios where he could have grown up with Ake, making their childhood and adolescence colorful.
“Come on, I’ll take you to school,” Xue Wenxuan said to Su Tang, his voice steady despite the emotional rollercoaster they were on.
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“But there’s no need to pick Xia Wan up from school,” Su Tang reminded her.
If the child eats in the dormitory again at noon, he might stay at school for the entire day without leaving.
“What should I do then?” Wen Yunzhi muttered, uncertain.
Su Tang was about to respond when a notification sounded from the phone on the dining table. He glanced at it and smiled.
“Coincidentally,” Su Tang said, “Fu Ling has invited us for lunch at our dorm, or you can wait at the school gate at noon, and I’ll convince them to come out early.”
Su Tang added, “But it’s better not to get out of the car.”
“I’ll go with your aunt at noon,” Xue Chong decided.
With his uncle’s support, Su Tang went upstairs to get ready.
The message was from Fu Ling:
[Xia Wan want to treat us lunch; are you coming back?]
Su Tang quickly replied:
[Of course, I’m coming. Let’s have a feast together and defeat him together.]
This guy had been absent for so long and had caused so many tears. How could he think of food at a time like this? Su Tang thought indignantly, but his steps were inexplicably light.
“Tsk tsk tsk,” Xia Wan had just returned to the dormitory at that moment. After responding to a few cooperation emails, he was focused on mixing paint on his palette. When he saw Su Tang’s reply, he couldn’t help but make a few clucking sounds and said, “He really has a dark heart.”
“It wouldn’t be a loss if you took us out earlier.” Fu Ling mumbled while munching on the grilled sausage, his lips oily. “Remember when you got that certificate last time? You said you’d treat us. How long has it been since then, old man?”
As soon as Fu Ling brought it up, Xia Wan recalled that it was true.
After receiving the certificate that day, Huo Yu treated him to hot pot.
Xia Wan also seized the opportunity to subtly inquire about Yan Rui’s matters and advised Huo Yu to stay alert.
Luckily, the eldest master was very aware and vigilant, and that’s why Yan Rui was able to transfer smoothly today.
Feeling cheerful, Xia Wan asked, “What do you feel like eating?”
Fu Ling remembered the day when Xia Wan was about to get his marriage certificate. He took a Jiugongge hot pot. The colors in the photo were vibrant, and he could practically feel the heat and aroma coming off it. His mouth watered as he said, “Let’s have the same hot pot you had that day.”
“Alright,” Xia Wan eagerly agreed, sharing in the craving. “Great minds think alike. What about you, Shen Xing?”
Shen Xing, still busy, paused for a moment, facing Fu Ling’s hopeful eyes. He replied quietly, “Let’s go for hot pot.”
“Three votes for hot pot,” Xia Wan counted.
“It’s definitely four-zero,” Fu Ling said after finishing the sausage, taking a sip of soy milk from the cup. “Tangtang would enjoy it too.”
“Alright, it’s settled then.” With the food in front of his, Xia Wan quickly put down his hand. After some effort, he managed to book the box in a rush.
Shen Xing wanted to mention that it was his family’s shop, and he could easily arrange things, but seeing Xia Wan’s swift action and Fu Ling’s keen interest, he abandoned the thought with a slight smile.
As the noon hour approached, the weather grew hotter.
Wen Yunzhi, becoming anxious, checked the time. “It’s half past eleven. Why haven’t they arrived yet?”
“Don’t worry,” Xue Wenxuan reassured her. “Tang Tang will send a message before he leaves.”
Apart from them, Xue Chong was also inexplicably nervous.
He had just returned from out of town last night and had a lot of urgent business to attend to, but he kept glancing around while talking on the phone.
Just as he was feeling anxious, Su Tang’s message finally arrived, albeit belatedly.
[Aunt, we’ll be out in three or five minutes. Have you arrived? Also, you and your uncle must not come out, otherwise I’m afraid they will be suspicious.]
Wen Yunzhi replied, “Okay.”
Wen Yunzhi asked, “Does Wanwan has enough money for a treat?”
[Consider how much money you rewarded him with before, and now Wanwan is a big internet celebrity. How is it possible that he doesn’t even have money for a meal? [Image: White eyes.jpg]
She also questioned, “Is he doing business again?”
[Yes, he has picked up a few pretty good brands, and there are still many brands waiting in line, and they will be lined up until autumn. ]
Reading this Wen Yunzhi added a “so powerful, star eyes, jpg” comment with emojis.
Su Tang couldn’t help but laugh at Wen Yunzhi’s expression pack, which she often used.
When traveling in groups, Shen Xing would typically be the first to come out and pick up the car, while Su Tang, Xia Wan, and Fu Ling would wait a while before joining him.
But today, Su Tang insisted they all walk down together because he wanted to get fried ice.
Fu Ling noticed Su Tang’s laughter and asked, “What’s so funny? Is something good happening?”
Hearing this, Shen Xing glanced at Su Tang without saying anything.
Su Tang, focused on his phone screen, replied in an uncivilized manner, “There’s nothing to laugh about.” Then he remembered Shen Xing was with them and stopped talking.
Shen Xing smiled slightly but didn’t say anything.
Curious, Su Tang turned his attention to Shen Xing and asked, “What are you laughing at, Shen Xing?” He moved closer, bypassing Fu Ling.
As they reached the door, Shen Xing didn’t answer Su Tang’s question but said, “I’m going to pick up the car.”
After the others walked away, Su Tang let out an annoyed snort.
Xia Wan and Fu Ling had grown accustomed to their dynamic and hardly noticed it anymore.
Fu Ling expressed concern, “Tangtang, there’s a long queue at the fried ice shop. Can we buy it before it melts?”
Su Tang spotted Xue Wenxuan’s car parked nearby and guided the two closer to the shade of a tree. Xia Wan, unintentionally, was facing the car at the moment.
Su Tang reassured them, “It shouldn’t take too long. We can buy it when we return.”
“Okay,” Fu Ling reluctantly agreed.
Seeing Xia Wan engrossed in his phone, Fu Ling couldn’t resist asking, “What’s so fascinating on your phone?”
“I’m looking at my husband,” Xia Wan replied with a sweet smile. “Of course, I’m fascinated.”
Fu Ling playfully remarked, “Such lovey-dovey stuff.” But then he moved closer, saying, “Let me take a look too.”
Xia Wan generously offered his phone, saying, “Sure.”
Fu Ling, standing beside Xia Wan, couldn’t hide his admiration. He exclaimed, “He’s incredibly handsome. He already look great in photos, but he’s even more stunning in person.”
After a brief pause, Fu Ling added with a mischievous grin, “If my husband were that handsome, I’d never stop licking him.”
Su Tang rushed over eagerly upon hearing this and inquired, “Where are you licking?”
Fu Ling grinned mischievously, his eyes fixed on the screen where Huo Yu was being interviewed. “His eyes are so captivating,” he said, “How can he look so flawless this late at night? Wanwan, how can you stand in front of us so intact? I almost drowned in them just watching him through the screen.”
Xia Wan: “….”
Xia Wan remained silent, his expression unchanged.
Su Tang teased, “How do you know he is intact?” he playfully pointed at Xia Wan’s dark circles and flashed a knowing smile. “Did you sleep late at night?”
Fu Ling chimed in, taking it seriously. “He’s handsome and accomplished. Oh, I’m so jealous.”
After he finished speaking, he showed a look of thirsty for knowledge: “Tell me about it? ”
Xia Wan found himself at a loss for words, realizing that the less experienced he was in matters like this, the more intriguing it became.
In the video, Huo Yu attentively answered a question from a young reporter from the Financial Channel about the future plans for “Yan Yu.”
Huo Yu was dressed in a black shirt with a light gray tie, looking simple yet exceptionally handsome and powerful.
The reporter blushed a bit as he continued, “Mr. Huo just outlined the future development strategy for ‘Yan Yu.’ Each step seems precise and practical. With a strong team of designers and manufacturers, ‘Yan Yu’ is poised for great success.”
Then, the reporter posed another question, “The ‘Fate’ jewelry collection, announced just yesterday, has created quite a buzz in the jewelry industry. Can you confirm if it’s designed by Teacher Li Congmeng?”
Huo Yu’s lips curved into a slight smile at this question, causing hearts to race. For the first time during the interview, his eyes sparkled with joy as he replied, “No, this jewelry collection is crafted by my lover’s hands.”
“Wow!”
“Wow”
Su Tang and Fu Ling couldn’t contain their excitement, their exclamations almost merging with the reporters’ on the screen. However, unlike the reporters, their eyes were locked onto Xia Wan’s face.
Xia Wan remained focused on the screen.
The reporter didn’t stop, asking, “Did the name ‘fate’ also come from your lover? It seems like your lover must love you a lot.”
Huo Yu grinned and answered, “I came up with the name, because I love him deeply.”
Suddenly, Su Tang’s phone vibrated twice in his hand. He opened it to find two messages from Wen Yunzhi:
[YZ: You blocked Wanwan completely; I couldn’t see him, just the back of your head.]
[YZ: Baby Tangtang, aunt loves you too, but can I see Wanwan first?]
Su Tang quietly changed his position and listened Fu Ling sighed, “I wish I could get married young too,” while glancing quietly at Xia Wan, who had a smile on his lips, albeit slightly pressed together.
His smile was radiant, almost shining through her eyes, despite the dark circles under them, which weren’t as noticeable anymore.
After the interview, Xia Wan held the phone quietly in his palm.
Even though he knew Huo Yu was just putting on an act, his heart still felt as soft as a marshmallow—swelling and sweet.
OMG guys go talk already.
Thank You for the new chapter (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡
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Screaming at my laptop “WANWAN MY DENSE BABY” cause like, if someone put on such a good act, i’d at least suspect they may have some interest.
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Su Tang is honestly best boy
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