After a long while, I heard her slightly confused voice, "I'm not afraid. It's just... I don't know what we can do, what should we do. Am I... really not my mother's biological child?"
By the end of the question, her voice was choked with sobs. If she had to know this unacceptable fact, she would rather listen to him tell her!
Bai Yeqing was very relieved that she did not avoid him today, but gave her hand to him and chose to leave with him.
He lowered his eyes to look at her, his lips moved for a while, and finally spoke: "You are indeed... the biological daughter that Madam and my second uncle are looking for. Not long ago, I asked Zhao Yichen to do a DNA test on the three of you."
It was a simple fact, but it took a lot of effort to express it in full.
Although I knew this would be the result, but when I heard him say that he had already done a DNA test, there was no room for maneuver, I was still shocked. I couldn't hold back a tear and it fell.
She couldn't accept that her parents suddenly became adoptive parents; she couldn't accept that she suddenly became his cousin...
This is such a joke!
"If this is true... then what should we do in the future?" Xia Xingchen raised her head from his shoulder with tears in her eyes, "If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have dragged you to take the photo just now."
She regretted it very much. She was afraid that if she missed this opportunity, there would be no next time. Just now, it would be better to make a thorough mistake so that no one could turn around.
Bai Yeqing's eyes flashed with warmth, and he looked at her steadily, "It doesn't matter. If there is this time, there will naturally be a next time. Besides... In my opinion, a marriage certificate is just a signature, for the world to see. In my eyes, you have long been my wife, Bai Yeqing. Even if you want to run away today, you can't!"
Xia Xingchen laughed and cried, "Really?"
"When have I ever told a lie?"
She grabbed his hand, held it in hers, and looked at him with tears in her eyes, "Then even if I am you now..."
She felt it was a little difficult to say the word "cousin", so she avoided it and said, "Neither the law nor the moral code allow us to be together, do you mind?"
If he cared, why would he behave like this today
If he cared, why would he keep the truth from her
Xia Xingchen knew that he was asking a stupid question. When this man became stubborn, he was like a huge rock in the storm. No matter how strong the wind and waves were, he remained unmoved.
However, she couldn't be as calm as him. She felt that she could bear the outside world's eyes, the opposition of her parents, and the obstruction of all the elders; but what about him? ! He was different from her. He was facing all the ministers of the whole country and all the people who supported him.
In front of his people, he openly broke the law and married his cousin. It would be terrifying to think about if this truth were to come to light.
… … … … …
In Bai Qingrang's house, the old man, the old lady, and Bai Qingrang sat side by side. Opposite them, Shen Min was already crying.
Looking at the jade pendant and the photo of the swaddling clothes, no matter how reluctant he was, he had to nod and acknowledge it.
"Old sir, old lady."
Aunt Lin came in from outside and said, "Someone outside sent a message saying that...they were not seen at the Presidential Palace or Miss Xia's house."
The old man snorted, "This brat must have taken the person somewhere unknown!"
After that, he turned to comfort his brother, "Don't be too anxious. This time, I will make this kid give you an explanation no matter what."
"Xingchen has always been a good child. She has never done anything out of line since she was little. I think... this incident has dealt a heavy blow to her. It's better to let them calm down." Shen Min, as an adoptive mother, couldn't help but speak for her "daughter". "I can see clearly how they feel about each other for such a long time. What's more, now they have a child..."
Speaking of this, Shen Min couldn't stop sighing.
"Although they can't be together in the end, but... still give them some time to let them both calm down."
"We all know that the future is impossible. If we let them stay together again, I'm afraid... they will only be hurt more in the future." The old lady continued, sighing, "Besides, I know my son's temper best. If the marriage doesn't work out this time, there may be a second or third time. If we don't separate them sooner, I'm afraid it will be an irreversible mistake."
Once things get out of control, it will be too late to clean up.
In their circle, this kind of scandal is the most taboo. Even if there is only a slight touch of scandal, it will cause a lot of trouble in the city. Moreover, nowadays, it is very likely to be accused of incest.
Even if they are not real blood relatives, the title of "uncle" that I have called for more than 20 years is a yoke that is heavier than blood relationship.
The old man said, "Forget about registering for marriage! I will have people keep an eye on the various civil affairs offices. If there is any sign of trouble, I will kill his idea in the cradle."
"What we're afraid of is that these two little guys are fearless... and insist on being together, so what can we do to them?" Bai Qingrang's tone was filled with helplessness and powerlessness.
"If Xingchen is really not afraid, it's because of that bastard boy of mine who led him astray!" The old man cursed, "He has been a bully since he was a child! He can't succeed this time unless he turns the tables! Brat!"
… … … … … …
night.
After taking a bath and helping her child finish his homework, Xia Xingchen borrowed Rui Gang's phone to call her mother.
Shen Min had already taken the train back to Liangcheng in the afternoon. She was lying on the bed, but she tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. When she heard her daughter's voice, her heart felt like it was being torn. In an instant, she realized that she really had nothing left. Her husband and family were no longer hers. And now, even her original daughter...
Xia Xingchen felt even worse when she heard her mother crying. For a long time, the two of them just held the phone in silence.
Until Shen Min spoke first: "Xingchen, do you blame your mother for keeping this secret from you for so many years?"
She took a deep breath, suppressed her sobs, and said, "But I hope you can keep it a secret from me forever..."
"The truth is a little cruel, but after all... that is the truth."
But, the truth is just cruel? It's bloody. It tore her heart into pieces.