Zhou Li: "What is Jiang Jin's purpose in finding you?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "He wanted to ask me to do a kinship test, and then asked me to meet... my grandparents."
Jiang Mingzhu has never had these two characters in her life, and it feels strange when she calls them by these names.
Zhou Li: "Then what?"
When he asked this question, there was already some guarded hostility, as if he was afraid that someone would take her away from him.
Jiang Mingzhu immediately got into his arms: "There's no such thing. Even if I really belong to the Wen family, it won't affect our love."
Zhou Li put his hand on Jiang Mingzhu's shoulder and said in a tight voice, "Do you want to go with him?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "I should be able to do it. It doesn't seem to be a big deal to do an appraisal and then go see someone."
She followed and added: "But I will definitely not live with them in the past. In my heart, I only have one mom and dad. My hometown is Hong Kong City."
Zhou Li did not doubt the authenticity of Jiang Mingzhu's words, but his expression was still serious: "When do you plan to go back with him?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "Do you want to accompany me?"
Zhou Li: "Yeah."
Although he did not know the Wen family in depth, he knew that the Wen family was not clean in their early years. They were able to establish a foothold in North America only by being ruthless and ruthless.
How could a child who was living outside be released so easily when he was brought back?
If Jiang Mingzhu goes back alone with Jiang Jin, the final result may be that she will be locked up in the Wen family and unable to come back.
Zhou Li would never allow such a thing to happen.
Zhou Li's idea suited Jiang Mingzhu, and she herself planned to let Zhou Li go with her: "Then let's find a time when you are free, and I will give Jiang Jin an answer after we decide."
Zhou Li said "hmm" and then considered the most critical question: "What did your parents say?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "I'll give them a call later."
She had never thought of hiding this kind of thing. Not only did she not hide it, but she also wanted to give them a sufficient sense of security.
After getting sick that year, Jiang Mingzhu learned her lesson and would not hide almost anything from He Chuyan and Jiang Guming.
During this process, she also experienced the sense of support and belonging that comes with having family members facing difficulties together.
This feeling is quite addictive.
"By the way," Jiang Mingzhu suddenly thought of something, "You were so angry on the phone today. Did you already know that Jiang Jin and I met?"
Zhou Li: "The reporter sent Liang Cong a photo this afternoon."
Jiang Mingzhu: "...Eh? A photo of me and Jiang Jin? Let me see!"
Zhou Li: "It's dealt with."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Did you spend money to deal with it?"
Zhou Li: "Yeah."
Jiang Mingzhu has already begun to feel sorry for money: "Why don't you call me first and ask me? Even if you have money, you won't burn it like this."
Zhou Li didn't answer.
But he really didn't want to ask at all at the time.
The moment he saw the photo, the first thing he thought of was what Jiang Mingzhu said when she brought Xu Siyan to him.
He was afraid of hearing the same answer as before.
People's mentality is so ridiculous, as if they won't be hurt if they don't ask.
Jiang Mingzhu read Zhou Li's answer in his silence.
She held Zhou Li's face, looked into his deep eyes, and kissed his chin.
"I will never leave you." She said, "Even if you don't want me, I will always pester you. Just be mentally prepared for this. I am a candy."
Zhou Li: "I won't let you go."
Jiang Mingzhu: "I know you love me the most!"
"So can we go cook now? I came back hungry on purpose." She told him coquettishly, "I want to eat fried rice."
Zhou Li raised his hand and rubbed her hair: "Yeah."
——
Zhou Li goes to the kitchen to prepare
While preparing dinner, Jiang Mingzhu went to the balcony to make a video call to He Chuyan.
He Chuyan is on annual leave these days, vacationing in Bali with Jiang Guming.
When Jiang Mingzhu sent the video, they were resting in the hotel.
He Chuyan and Jiang Guming asked a few questions about Jiang Mingzhu's current situation, and Jiang Mingzhu answered them one by one.
After the conversation, Jiang Mingzhu cleared her throat and got down to business: "Mom, Dad, actually I came to you today to tell you something about my life experience."
When the word "life experience" was mentioned, He Chuyan and Jiang Guming both looked serious.
The couple looked at each other and then asked Jiang Mingzhu: "Have you found any clues about your life experience?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "I didn't find out, they came to find me."
He Chuyan: "Have you done an appraisal?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "Not yet, but they got clues from Dean Zhu and contacted me. I also saw the photos. It's almost the same."
He Chuyan was silent for a few seconds: "Dad and I respect your idea."
Jiang Mingzhu: "For me, you and dad are my family."
The purpose of her call was also to let He Chuyan and Jiang Guming know her attitude: "Blood relations are not that important, and I am not interested in rejoining a big family. We are just fine as a family of three."
He Chuyan and Jiang Guming were very moved after hearing what Jiang Mingzhu said.
Jiang Mingzhu: "I just think this matter shouldn't be hidden from you. I'm afraid you might think too much, so I have to talk about it first."
"I promised them to go back and do a paternity test, and then go visit the elderly at home. Zhou Li will accompany me, so you don't have to worry."
He Chuyan was indeed relieved when she heard that Zhou Li would accompany her.
To be able to find Jiang Mingzhu after more than 20 years, the other party must not have a simple background.
If Jiang Mingzhu is forced to stay, it will be difficult for them as adoptive parents to "rob someone."
Fortunately, Zhou Li is here.
——
When Jiang Mingzhu, He Chuyan and Jiang Guming came back from chatting on WeChat, Zhou Li had just finished cooking the fried rice.
In addition to fried rice, he also fried a vegetable and put a glass of milk on the side.
Zhou Li cooks very well every time, and Jiang Mingzhu hardly needs to use her brain to think about what to eat when she is with him.
When they sat down to eat, Zhou Li asked Jiang Mingzhu casually: "Have you told your parents?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "Well, that's it."
Zhou Li: "I will ask Liang Cong to clear his schedule tomorrow."
Jiang Mingzhu said "hmm" and casually chatted with Zhou Li: "It's amazing. I told you how I thought Jiang Jin was very handsome before. It turns out we are related by blood."
She asked Zhou Li with some curiosity: "When you see your brothers and sisters, do you think they are pretty too?"
Zhou Li: "I haven't looked at it carefully."
Jiang Mingzhu: "..."
So indifferent.
Zhou Li had temporarily forgotten those photos, but when Jiang Mingzhu praised Jiang Jinshuai, he immediately remembered them.
Zhou Li: "He's so handsome that you hold your chin and stare at him, right?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "...So you were angry when you saw this kind of photo today?"
Zhou Li was noncommittal.
Jiang Mingzhu: "Stingy guy."
Zhou Li: "Yes, I am."
This time he admitted it directly: "I don't like you staring at anyone."
