Xie Lian didn't know that she had just drunk some wine. When she answered the phone, she heard her soft voice: "Mom, I love you."

I love you mom.

Dad, I love you.

Xie Yuci recalled that many years ago, he was in a dark and damp basement, hugging his arms and calling out over and over again that he wanted to go back to the place where his parents were.

When she grew up and reached adolescence, a boy liked her and told her that he wanted to marry her and be with her for the rest of his life.

That was a man talking about love to her.

But she didn't feel a single tremor.

Her home, the arms of her parents, was the place where she had been to the end of hell when she was young, and the place she always wanted to return to.

Everything else is unimportant, including love.

After drinking today, she thought of the past for some reason. She wanted to call Xie Lian and tell herself over and over again that she was back, back to the place she could never go back to.

Xie Lian didn't expect it to be so late. She called just to say this, with a gentle smile on her face: "Mom loves you too, and Mom and Dad love you too."

"..."

Xie Yuci lay on the bed and fell asleep with his cell phone in his arms.

The next morning, Xie Yuci went back to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences to visit his parents and get some of his mother's breakfast.

After breakfast, Xie Lian gave her the documents she had prepared.

"This was given to me by your grandma. It's been so many years, and I don't know much about the situation of these industries. Do you want to ask around?"

Xie Yuci understood what she meant.

Zhou Zhenyu is a cunning businessman. If he really doesn't want to give up Jiang Ying's dowry, he has plenty of ways to do it.

"No need, just leave it to me."

"it is good."

"..."

"This receipt contains the things your grandma left behind. You can get them with the documents and receipt." Xie Lian took out another box, took out a yellowed paper from it, unfolded the receipt in her hand and handed it over.

Xie Yuci took it from her and read the words clearly.

These things still seem like staggering amounts now, not to mention the impoverished old country H at the time.

Jiang Ying is the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, and her degree of favor can be seen from her dowry.

"When you meet your grandfather, don't quarrel with him. He has a bad temper and is very concerned about his reputation. Mom is worried that he will scold you." Xie Lian knew that she was going to meet Zhou Zhenyu and reminded her.

Xie Yuci is very smart, but she knows Zhou Zhenyu's temper too well. If he is provoked, he will go crazy, rolling on the ground and yelling at the top of his lungs. It is difficult for anyone to deal with him.

"Got it." Xie Yuci nodded obediently.

Xie Yuci put away the dishes and took the leftovers to the back to feed the chickens. Seeing Xie Yuci following him, he smiled and explained: "I just came to Beijing and am not used to living here yet. I asked them for a few chickens to raise, and it has been much better."

Xie Yuci knew that she was not used to the constraints here, and she considered letting them return to Seoul, but Xu Zhong reminded her that the situation was unstable and her identity was sensitive, so it was safest for them to stay here.

But if they wanted to go back, she would do everything in her power to let them go back.

"Mom, do you want to go back?" Xie Yuci took out a handful of feed from the side and scattered it to the chicks in front of him.

"I'm used to it, but... I want to be closer to you. Wherever you are, your father and I will be there." Xie Lian replied without any ambiguity.

“…” Xie Yuci put his arm around her and leaned against her shoulder like a human pendant.

The mother and daughter chatted for the whole morning. After Xie Yuci had lunch, she received a call from Xu Zhong, saying that his car had arrived at the gate of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Xie Lian escorted her out.

Xu Zhong got out of the car and shook hands with her. They had met at Zhou's house last time.

Xie Lian handed over the fresh fruit she had picked.

Xu Zhong was at a loss for a moment, not knowing whether to accept it or not.

"Please keep it. We haven't thanked Commander Xu for what happened last time. We'll treat you to a meal next time when we're free." Seeing him like this, Xie Lian put the fruit in the car.

"What I did last time was what I should have done. I've accepted the fruit. Don't worry, we will take good care of Xiaoci." A smile appeared on Xu Zhong's serious face.

He also knew countless people. Xie Lian was once the eldest daughter of the Zhou family and is now the mother of Xie Yuci. Logically speaking, with this identity, an ordinary person would not be so approachable even if they did not look down on others. However, Xie Lian was surprisingly simple and spoke gently, which made people feel good about her.

It is rare for Xie Yuci to have such a humble and calm character.

After watching Xie Lian go back, the gate of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences closed, and Xie Yuci and Xu Zhongcai got into the car one after another.

Xie Yuci gave Xie Lian's documents to Xu Zhong.

Xu Zhong knew that she wanted to see Zhou Zhenyu because of the inheritance left by Jiang Shi, so he took out his cell phone and immediately contacted someone, asking them to make time as someone might be needed at any time.

Xie Yuci knew that Xu Zhong was assigned by his superiors to do these jobs, so he felt at ease.

The car drove for more than an hour before arriving at the destination.

The people at the door saw them, saluted and quickly let them in.

Xie Yuci followed Xu Zhong in and met Zhou Zhenyu and Zhou Jiye in the visiting room.

The two were still wearing the clothes they wore that day, but they didn't look very well. When they heard the footsteps, they looked up at the same time. When they saw Xie Yuci, they couldn't suppress the anger on their faces. When they saw Xu Zhong behind her, the anger on their faces subsided, but their faces were ashen.

Xie Yuci didn't care whether they were happy or not. After sitting down in the chair opposite them, he put the documents in his hand on the table.

Zhou Zhenyu stared at her with his old, cloudy eyes without saying a word.

Xu Zhong reached out and knocked on the table, attracting Zhou Zhenyu's attention. After sitting down on the chair opposite them, he said, "Xiao Xie came here today to discuss with Mr. Zhou some of the things that his first wife, Jiang Ying, left behind..."

Xu Zhong said what Xie Yuci wanted to say and stated her purpose.

When Zhou Zhenyu and Zhou Jiye heard Xu Zhong's words, neither of their expressions changed.

Zhou Jiye also spoke on behalf of his father: "Commander Xu, this is our family matter. We don't blame you for being an outsider and not knowing about it. But if you really want to understand, I can have a lawyer talk to you someday."

"No need!" Xie Yuci interrupted their conversation. Seeing Zhou Zhenyu and Zhou Jiye staring at her, she said with a slight smile on her lips, "I didn't come here today for this matter."

Xie Yuci pushed the documents in front of them.

Zhou Zhenyu and Zhou Jiye's expressions changed.

Under her captivating gaze, Zhou Jiye couldn't help but reach out and pick up the document on the table. He handed the document to Zhou Zhenyu with a twist of his lips.

And you say it’s not for such a small matter?

Isn’t this all Jiang Ying’s dowry?

Have they been eyeing the Zhou family's property from the beginning? Now they are teaming up with outsiders to rob it.

It sounds better when spoken than when sung.

Zhou Zhenyu stared at Xie Yuci in silence. He knew that Xie Yuci was different from her mother. She was a ferocious beast that would bite people, and he must not take her lightly.

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