Spring River Chasing the Moon

On the other side, the Gao family.

It was a rare occasion that Gao Jinyuan's family had no disagreements at the dinner table, and the family ate quietly.

Gao Jinyuan was a little uncomfortable. Every time he returned home, his mother would complain to his father about asking him to join the army because he had become thinner and darker. He was also helpless because joining the army was his own choice and not forced by his father, but his mother just couldn't bear to see him suffer so much.

"Mom, these spareribs are delicious today. They are stewed well and have a good flavor."

In order to break the quiet atmosphere, Gao Jinyuan pointed to the braised pork ribs on the table and said.

Hearing what he said, Gao's mother quickly picked up several pieces for him and said, "If you like it, eat more. It's not easy for you to go home once."

Gao Jinyuan felt bad when he heard this, as if he shouldn't have brought this up. He was afraid that his mother would start blaming his father again the next moment.

After waiting for a long time, Mother Gao continued to eat without saying anything, which made Gao Jinyuan a little confused. What happened that made his mother's attitude seem to have softened?

Gao Jinyuan turned to look at Gao's father, his eyes full of question marks, not understanding what was going on.

Mr. Gao blinked and didn't dare to say another word.

Although he would occasionally argue with Gao's mother about Gao Jinyuan's issues, he was usually a "henpecked husband" who obeyed his wife's orders all his life. So when Gao's mother knew that Gao Jinyuan was going to the army, she could not accept it at all. She felt that it was Gao's father who had concealed it from her and arranged Gao Jinyuan's life choices on his own initiative.

After dinner, Mother Gao went back to the study to prepare lessons, leaving only Gao Jinyuan and Father Gao to clean up the restaurant.

Gao Jinyuan stood next to his father and asked quietly, "What's wrong, Mom? It feels weird, and you didn't even mention my military service this time. Something's wrong."

Father Gao smiled at the side. "There's nothing wrong. Your mother and I went to visit you in the northern suburbs a few days ago, but we didn't bother you that day. I said hello to your Zhou Tuan and took a look around your place. I saw you training, and your mother said she never knew you looked like that on the training ground—so happy, so free, and so full of drive. She even cried. When she got home, she stayed in the study all day. She must have finally figured it out. This is the path you truly want, and she won't stop you anymore."

Gao Jinyuan was stunned for a long time by what his father said. He had no idea that his parents had done so much silently behind him.

Gao Jinyuan put down the dishes in his hands, walked quickly to the study and opened the door, which scared Gao's mother inside.

"You kid, you come in without even knocking."

Seeing Gao Jinyuan's red eyes, Gao's mother quickly put down her pen and walked up to him.

"What's wrong? Did your dad say something to you? I'll go find him..."

Before she could finish her words, Gao Jinyuan hugged her tightly.

"Thank you, Mom. You're so kind."

This was the first time Gao Jinyuan hugged her after he grew up. Gao's mother's first reaction was stunned, and then she was moved. Her son really grew up.

That day in the northern suburbs, she saw Gao Jinyuan on the training ground, like an eagle with its wings spread, flying freely in his own sky, so happy and free. At that moment, she seemed to understand that her son's choice might be right.

"Silly son, if I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well?"

Mother Gao patted his head. Her son had grown so tall.

Gao Jinyuan was so excited tonight. He never thought that this matter could be solved so easily. When he returned to the army, he would tell Brother Zhong the good news.

Thinking of Luo Zhong, Gao Jinyuan suddenly remembered Gu Yan'an.

He asked Mother Gao to continue preparing lessons, and he left the study and went to find Father Gao, wanting to ask if he could help Luo Zhong deal with Gu Yan'an.

"Dad, there's something you can talk to Uncle Nan about."

Gao Jinyuan walked to Gao's father and spoke cautiously.

Although the Nan family is a relative of the Gao family, the relationship between the two families is quite distant. Among the whole family, only Gao's father and Nan Zhouyue are familiar with each other and can talk to each other.

"what's up?"

Mr. Gao frowned, thinking his son had gotten into trouble.

"Dad, do you still remember Gu Yan'an?"

Father Gao nodded. In their circle, who else didn't know Gu Yan'an?

"He's been transferred to our unit, and he's been acting very arrogantly. He's been having several arguments with us veterans for just a few days. Brother Zhong, you know what I've often told you. As our eldest brother, he wanted to mediate, but he was targeted by Gu Yan'an and his gang. I wonder if Uncle Nan could ask him to keep Gu Yan'an in check."

Gao Jinyuan started talking about Luo Zhong nonstop.

"Dad, you don't know, Zhong Ge is very powerful, and he also takes good care of me, so I have to help him."

Every time his son came home on vacation, he would mention this "Brother Zhong". Father Gao had heard some things about Luo Zhong before and knew that he was a capable person. However, Gu Yan'an was not only backed by the Nan family, but more importantly, Xu Wen. Even if he went to find Nanzhou Yue, it would be of no avail.

"Son, I can mention this to your Uncle Nan, but you know Gu Yan'an. His mother's family is the Xu family. Gu Yan'an will most likely not listen to your Uncle Nan."

Gao Jinyuan nodded. Of course he knew it, he just wanted to help as much as possible.

"Dad, you don't know. Brother Zhong is really pitiful. He originally grew up in Haicheng, and his mother there was not kind to him at all. Only recently did he find out that the people in Haicheng were not his biological parents at all. His biological parents are in Nancheng. Even so, he still wants to take care of us brothers. So, tell me, should I help him?"

Gao Jinyuan kept talking, but the more Gao's father listened, the more he felt something was wrong.

"This Luo Zhong is from Haicheng. He recently found his biological parents and is a soldier in the army. Isn't he the one from the Nan family..."

Mr. Gao suddenly turned around and looked at Gao Jinyuan, and he could hardly speak clearly.

"This... Luo Zhong? Did your brother Zhong tell you about his biological parents?"

Gao Jinyuan was shocked by his father's reaction and didn't understand why.

"No, Dad, what's wrong with you? You're acting weird."

Father Gao was a little confused. Could it be that he was wrong?

"But a while ago, Zhong Ge originally invited me to his house. He said it was his mother's birthday and he would formally introduce him to relatives and friends. But I thought that kind of occasion should be reserved for Zhong Ge and his family, so I didn't go. Anyway, I was happy for him. I heard that Zhong Ge's biological parents should be quite wealthy, definitely better off than in Haicheng, and they are very good to him. On Zhong Ge's birthday, they even ran to the northern suburbs to celebrate his birthday."

Gao Jinyuan added, thinking of something.

Now Father Gao was even more certain. This was referring to the birthday party of Yue’s wife in Nanzhou.

Looking at his son's silly and worried look, Gao's father sighed helplessly. How could this child be so honest?

"Son, I guess your middle brother's birthday should be that day."

Then Gao's father mentioned a date, which shocked Gao Jinyuan.

"Dad, you're so accurate, how did you know that?"

"Not only do I know his birthday, I also know his mother's birthday."

Father Gao looked at Gao Jinyuan as if he were a fool. "You asked me to go find your Uncle Nan for him. If he wanted to ask your Uncle Nan for help, it would be much easier for him than for me."

Gao Jinyuan didn't understand what his father meant and his face was full of question marks.

"Dad, what do you mean? Are you regretting it and not wanting to help Brother Zhong anymore?"

Mr. Gao was almost mad at this stupid son.

"Have you become stupid after staying in the army? Let me ask you what the biggest news in South City is recently?"

Gao Jinyuan blinked, not reacting for a moment, "What's going on in Nancheng recently... You're talking about the matter with Uncle Nan's youngest son... What does this have to do with whether to help Brother Zhong or not..."

"The biological son that your Uncle Nan found also grew up in Haicheng. He was transferred to the Nancheng Army this year. His birthday is the same as Nan Younian's. Coincidentally, just like your middle brother, his identity was officially revealed at his mother's birthday party."

"I've never met your middle brother, but I saw the Nan family's youngest son on the day of the banquet. Does he have a five or six-year-old daughter? The place he asked you to attend the banquet at was the Nan family villa..."

Gao Jinyuan was really stunned this time. Father Gao output so much at once that he felt like his brain needed to restart.

"You mean..."

Gao Jinyuan didn't dare to say anything further, for he was afraid that he had guessed wrong.

"So, Brother Zhong is the biological son that Uncle Nan and the others found!"

He couldn't believe it. At the same time, he felt more upset. Why didn't Zhong Ge tell him about this? They obviously talked about everything.

Seeing his son's dejected look, Father Gao saw through his thoughts at a glance.

"Didn't he invite you to his mother's birthday party? Who told you not to go?"

Gao Jinyuan instantly came to his senses after hearing what Gao's father said. Yes, Brother Zhong wanted him to go, and there were so many people in the northern suburbs, but Brother Zhong only invited him.

But he thought that the party was rather private, and Zhong Ge had just returned to his biological parents' home, so he didn't want to go rashly. What if others minded the presence of outsiders, which would affect their impression of Zhong Ge? So he didn't go.

"Dad, you have to tell Uncle Nan about Gu Yan'an. Brother Zhong won't bother his family. He must be thinking of solving it himself. We have to help him and let Uncle Nan know that someone is bullying his son."

Gao Jinyuan thought about the day when he mentioned Gu Yan'an's family background, Zhong Ge's expression was indeed a little different. It turned out that it was because of this reason.

"I know, don't worry about it."

Father Gao looked at his son's face full of worry. He didn't expect that Gu Yan'an had such a good relationship with the child of the Nan family. If Gu Yan'an was really as his son said, he really had to tell Nan Zhouyue, so that the child his family had finally found would not be bullied and the Nan family would not be aware of it.