I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 158: Does Mom Really Have Such an Astonishing Identity?
Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Does Mom Really Have Such an Astonishing Identity?
Qiao Qingyu clenched her hand on her knee and asked directly, "Mr. Zheng, just tell me what you want to say."
Old Zheng shared an awkward glance with Director Lin, who nodded at him with a smile.
He thought to himself, don’t treat Qiao Qingyu as if she were a mere seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. This girl is both clever and astute, with a sharp mind. You see how active her eyes are as she sits there, clearly analyzing the true meaning behind Old Zheng’s words. She might also be wondering if her mother really is Mr. Wu from the Wulong Group’s lost daughter.
If it were any other girl, she’d probably be utterly confused by now.
But she remained incredibly composed.
Old Zheng looked at Qiao Qingyu and said gently, "Comrade Qiao Qingyu, our current stance is to wait and see. If someone indeed inquires about your mother, you’ll need to be cautious in your response and you should report back to us..."
"There’s no problem with that, but Mr. Zheng, what if someone asks about the Qiao Family Team?" Qingyu’s voice carried a hint of concern. "You probably already know about my mother’s past relationship with Mr. He of the He Family, and Hejia Village is very close to the Qiao Family Team. Many things are not secrets, and it’s easy to learn about what happened decades ago."
Old Zheng nodded in agreement and said, "That’s true, and we’ve considered that as well. We’ve already informed the local police to keep a close watch. However, Mr. Wu and President Wu are reportedly detained in America right now. Our embassy is actively working on the case, so until things are clear, no one is going to disturb your mother or your family at the Qiao Family Team."
Qiao Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief; this was for the best.
Until the situation became clear, and without knowing whether this could be a hostile trap, the people of the Qiao Family Team should not be disturbed, especially her mother, Han Xianglan.
What if it isn’t the case? It would just add unnecessary trouble.
And if it is, but the person turns out to be malicious, then recognizing them would be pointless.
So, the only option was to wait and see.
Director Lin left with the two men, taking the photo with them. As they departed, each man grasped a cucumber and a tomato, munching away.
Director Lin had eaten them many times before, but it was Old Zheng’s first, as the side-street stores didn’t even sell cucumbers or tomatoes yet.
Living in an apartment without a single vegetable garden and having to buy even a clove of garlic from the side-street store made him somewhat envious of those living in the base family quarters, with their front and backyards.
After seeing them off, Director Lin immediately went to report the matter to He Xiuyu. Although the investigation concerned Han Xianglan, she was now He Xiuyu’s mother-in-law, and it was both reasonable and appropriate for He Xiuyu to be informed.
Meanwhile, He Xiuyu had already invited Su Yunyao and Shen Haoze to dinner at his place the next evening. After all, they had come from the same place and it had been a long time since they’d gathered. Su Yunyao appeared conflicted, but Shen Haoze agreed readily.
By now, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that stories about Qiao Qingyu were circulating all through the base.
He had moved from initial annoyance to present curiosity.
No one mentioned anymore that Qiao Qingyu was the ignorant, foolish country woman who came from the countryside, including Su Yunyao.
Faced with such a Qingyu, aside from cursing in her heart, Su Yunyao found it impossible to talk about Qingyu’s foolish past with anyone.
The silly things she had done earlier were now laughingly described as youthful ignorance or youthful impulsiveness; anyway, everything was beautified.
Yet unexpectedly, she was invited to dine at his home.
Should she go?
She didn’t know whether she wanted to go or not, yet she nodded and agreed anyway.
He Xiuyu glanced at her indifferently before leaving the workshop, then ran into Director Lin, who had come to find him.
Thus, He Xiuyu learned that two comrades from the Xichuan Foreign Relations Department had come looking for Qiao Qingyu, and he naturally became aware of Mr. Wu’s situation as well.
He Xiuyu, like Qiao Qingyu, was stunned.
However, he recovered faster, nodded in agreement, and then hurried to his office to call Qiao Qingyu, informing her that he would not be coming home tonight but would be inviting Su Yunyao and Shen Haoze for dinner at his house the next evening.
Qiao Qingyu’s mood was quite normal, and she cheerfully agreed. She didn’t mention anything about her mother, so naturally, He Xiuyu did not ask.
After exchanging a few words, they both hung up the phone.
Qiao Qingyu continued making her tomato chili sauce, which she had learned from Han Xianglan.
To tell the truth, her mother, Han Xianglan, didn’t resemble a rural woman at all, even though she indeed grew up in the countryside. For some reason, there was a distinct aura about her, different from other rural women—a perception not filtered by kinship but a genuine sentiment.
Han Xianglan, parentless, was sold to the He Family at the age of four.
The timeline did match.
But could her mother really have such a staggering identity?
At present, it was not confirmed, so she naturally wouldn’t dwell on it or make it public.
It would be awkward for everyone if it turned out not to be true.
Moreover, in the book, there was never any mention of the chairman of the Wulong Group in M Country, a top billionaire who might be Han Xianglan’s father...
And it seemed the situation was not simple now.
Just earlier, Old Zheng hadn’t made things very clear, but Qiao Qingyu had easily deduced that Mr. Wu was now suspected of being a double agent.
But it was not impossible either—how many people wear the cloak of patriotism while engaging in traitorous deeds, not to speak of now, but even decades later?
Qiao Qingyu put the finished tomato chili sauce into a large jar, sealed the lid, and it would be ready to eat after two days.
Now her little vegetable garden had a diverse variety of crops, including green onions, ginger, and garlic, and the seasoning was well-stocked, making it fragrant after being marinated for two days.
Their whole family loved spicy food.
Xiao Hexuerong included.
After cleaning the kitchen, Qiao Qingyu suddenly recalled the tragic ending of the Qiao Zhicai Family in the original book.
This style of wiping out the entire family seemed familiar, a plot often found in some novels.
Qiao Qingyu clenched her hands.
But she did not call home. Such matters were not to be brought up, and she dared not mention them over the phone either, in case it was being tapped, turning nothing into something troublesome.
Additionally, Old Ning from the county public security bureau was no ordinary person but a former war hero and a part of the reconnaissance team, incredibly formidable.
He would definitely have people covertly monitor the Qiao Family Team after hearing the news.
Moreover, with the detained Mr. Wu and President Wu seeking their relatives, the matter, should it be mishandled, would likely end unresolved.
Unless Mr. Wu and President Wu could safely return to Huaxia.
