Chapter 193

Li Qingyao suppressed the slight sourness in his nose, temporarily erased his brother's distant smiling face from his mind, and continued to ask: "When did you start to truly raise Luna as your daughter?"

From Xie Rongcheng's words, at first, he just wanted to help Liu Tingmei. You can call it the madness of a dying man or a sudden kindness. Obviously, at first, he didn't regard her as a daughter.

"You are good at asking questions, always digging deep into people's hearts." Xie Rongcheng smiled. He was a little tired from walking, panting slightly, and stood still with his hand on the railing. "In fact, I don't know when it started. For seven years, Luna has been by my side. I can see all her changes, all her efforts, all her sincerity, pain and anger."

Maybe it started from the life they lived together in that deserted house; it started from her courage and determination to bring Xie Rongcheng endless glory in his studies; it started from him falsely claiming that she was his long-lost illegitimate daughter, his biological brother and sister resolutely refused to acknowledge her, and she fought back decisively and drove them out of the house; or it started from his many times of being bedridden and her meticulous care for him...

Xie Rongcheng couldn't remember clearly, but the one that impressed him most was the time when he was the sickest. The doctor gave him a critical illness notice, but he was eventually rescued and lived for a few more years.

He clearly remembered that Luna had been by his side before he entered the operating room; when he woke up, she was still lying by the bed, not leaving.

He was very weak, and he squeezed her hand. She woke up immediately, looking haggard. She might still be dazed because of lack of sleep. He smiled at her and said silently, "Silly child."

But she said, "Xie Rongcheng, can you please not die?"

"why?"

She buried her face in his withered palms, tears streaming down his hands. She said, "In my life, I have met many bad people, but also many good people who helped me without asking for anything in return. In this world, there are two people who are the best to me. One is Li Jincheng, and the other is you. Please don't die, neither of you can die, live a few more years and accompany me."

Xie Rongcheng was in his fifties, and had experienced all kinds of hardships and storms in his life. However, he burst into tears in his illness because of a few words from this little girl: "Okay... I won't die... I want to see our Luna... live happily..."

She smiled in his palm and whispered, "Thank you, Dad."

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After Xie Rongcheng's condition stabilized and he could get out of bed again, he formally called her to the office for a talk. In front of them was an adoption agreement.

"From today on, officially acknowledge me as your father, and stop calling me Daddy Xie. I have no biological children, and my brothers and sisters are unreliable. They only want me to adopt their children and give all my property to them. They are incompetent and will not be able to keep my property for the rest of my life. But you can. And my fake son, he is determined to recognize me back, saying that the grace of raising is greater than the grace of giving birth. Humph, bullshit, all those who covet my property will not be allowed to have their wishes.

If you become my daughter, I will give you all my property. Before I die, I will expel those relatives from the company and keep them out of your way. They have made enough money over the years to last the rest of their lives. I am extremely happy when I think about adopting you and making everyone mad. "

But Luna shook her head and said, "No need. When I graduate from college and make enough money to pay you back, I will do my own thing. You know I have to do it."

Xie Rongcheng actually regretted the agreement they made at the beginning. At that time, he was just helping someone casually. How she planned to take revenge, whether she succeeded or not, and what price she had to pay had nothing to do with him. But now, he really treated her as his daughter. For his daughter, he certainly hoped that she could live a happy life, not live in hatred.

Xie Rongcheng even thought about doing it for her. But after that conversation, Luna refused to talk about the past, probably guessing his intention. And he was no longer healthy and young as he was in the past, his condition was often unstable, and he was unable to plan for her. Moreover, the mainland was not like Hong Kong, the legal system was stricter, and many of his connections could not be used.

He also knew that Luna didn't want him to interfere.

……

"In fact, I have tried to shake her will, and I almost succeeded." Xie Rongcheng sighed. Li Qingyao supported him and walked back to the wheelchair step by step.

"Then why..."

"I talked to her more than once, trying to persuade her to give up revenge, or at least not to do it herself.

I asked her, you have studied in business school for so many years, and I have taught you for so long, you have seen how big and wonderful the outside world is, and you have also seen your amazing talent. If you just take a step back and forget about those things, you will have a future with infinite possibilities. My business empire, the fruitful results of my lifelong struggle, is waiting for you to lead. You are still so young, you can definitely meet another young talent with good character and ability, and live a brand new and perfect life from now on.

I also told her that the life you once lost has now been found back, God has repaid you, and it is even better than before. This is a future that many people have struggled for several lifetimes but still cannot achieve. She also hesitated, because she knew clearly that as long as she took a step back and let go of the past, the future would be so wonderful, so happy and blessed. How I hope she can change her mind and stay with me, and stay in Hong Kong.

Later I realized that at the beginning, I was the one who saved her and helped her. But in fact, she was the one who saved me. Over the years, I saw in her everything that I had long forgotten or lost: youth, innocence, kindness, tenacity... I also saw her misery and indomitable spirit. It was she who made me less lonely and more peaceful. I began to truly forget all the hatred and unwillingness in my life, and began to enjoy the rest of my life - because I had such a good daughter. Because I know that if I had not abandoned my first wife and biological daughter, then my daughter Xie Rongcheng would be like this now. She filled the biggest gap in my life, and I am extremely grateful to her. We are not only father and daughter, but also friends and life companions.

However, Luna healed me, but I could not heal her, and she finally chose to turn back. You asked me about that night, but I don’t know what happened that night. But I know that Luna later had everything she dreamed of. Liu Tingmei’s soul has been trapped in Chaoyang Home, trapped in that night, and has never come out. "Xie Rongcheng sat down in the wheelchair, took out a tissue from his pocket, and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. Li Qingyao turned his head to look at the water in the distance, raised the back of his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes.

Soon, Xie Rongcheng calmed down and said, "I don't know what she planned or did, and she won't tell me. That's her life choice, I have no right to interfere, and I'm ready for all possible outcomes. After all, when I was in my twenties, I would do whatever I wanted to do, and I wouldn't listen to anyone's advice. You see, isn't she still very much like me? Push me back, girl, I'm a little tired."

Li Qingyao grabbed the back of the wheelchair and said, "I have one last question."

"please say."

She stared at his deep and wise eyes from the side: "Did Luna kill anyone during those years in Hong Kong?"

Xie Rongcheng's Adam's apple moved, and his eyes kept looking forward until she pushed him back to the small building, without saying another word.

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After returning to Xiangcheng, Li Qingyao and Xia Yongze immediately reported all the information about Liu Tingmei to Ding Guoqiang. Ding Guoqiang was very satisfied with their work results. In such a short time, they had figured out Liu Tingmei's situation clearly, confirmed her identity as a serial killer, and successfully completed the task. This played a crucial role in finally solving this series of major cases.

After the report, Li Qingyao said, "Captain Ding, there is nothing going on in Xiangcheng. I'm applying to go to the front line in Guizhou Province to participate in the capture of Luo Long, Shang Ren, Liu Tingmei, and Xiang Siling."

Xia Yongze: "I'll go too!"

Now Ding Guoqiang looked at Li Qingyao, just like the class teacher looked at the top students back then. As long as you give him good grades, he would almost always do whatever you ask for. Moreover, Li Qingyao did complete the task here very efficiently.

Ding Guoqiang said with a smile: "Go ahead. Chen Pu is indeed short of manpower. Go and help me to keep him safe so that he can catch the man as soon as possible. Otherwise, I will be outdone by you."

Li Qingyao smiled slightly: "That's hard to say."

Ding Guoqiang liked the arrogance of his subordinates, especially when they took the initiative to destroy his apprentice. He was even more satisfied and thought that his apprentice had found a good wife.

Before leaving the police station to go home and pack his luggage, Li Qingyao went to the forensic department again and said to his colleagues, "Please help me compare a few more pieces of physical evidence."

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[I have applied to Lao Ding, and the high-speed train will come to Guizhou Province for support tomorrow morning.]

Chen Pu came back after a while, and his first reaction was beyond Li Qingyao's expectation: [The conditions here are very difficult, so it's better not to come.]

【I'm coming. 】

[Okay, come on, just don't get mad at me because it's dirty.]

[That’s hard to say.]

【…】

[When will you arrive? I have a mission and I am deep in the mountains, so I can't pick you up.]

[I don't need you. I have the little bear to accompany me.]

【…】

　This article only feels happy when Chen Xiaopu appears.

　　(End of this chapter)