I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 330: Causal Cycle, Things Will Naturally Fall Into Place

Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Causal Cycle, Things Will Naturally Fall Into Place

Wu Xiujie looked at Wu Hong and fell silent for a moment before speaking, "Thank you for coming to see me. I have not provided you with the grace of upbringing, but I acknowledge your kindness."

Wu Hong was stunned, then his voice became somewhat choked up, "Father may not have the grace of upbringing, but he gave me the grace of birth. Without you, there wouldn’t be me. If a person forgets their own roots, then they are less than an animal."

Wu Xiujie looked at Wu Hong in surprise, a slight smile hooked at the corner of his mouth, though it was unclear what that smile signified. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, I know you’ve come to see me. Hurry up and leave, don’t get dragged down by me."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and paid no more attention to Wu Hong.

Wu Hong stood outside for a long time and then turned to leave.

Their actions and conversation, of course, were relayed word for word to the higher-ups.

But since everything was normal, Wu Hong left the mysterious detention center. It was not until he reached the main gate that Wu Hong began to ponder in his heart—how could he have entered such a heavily guarded place so easily?

Surely it wasn’t that simple. There had to be reasons he didn’t know, but he was not in a hurry. The things of this world go in circles of cause and effect, unfold naturally, like a flower that will inevitably bloom when it is time.

Anyway, he believed he had never done anything against heaven or reason, so he naturally wasn’t afraid.

...

Meanwhile, in Yun City, Qiao Qingyu and He Xiuyu took a few children to the zoo, amusement park, and then for a boat ride along the river. The kids’ favorite was still the zoo. He Xiuyu slung a camera around his neck and took a lot of photos for everyone.

Before leaving, they found a photo studio and paid double the price to rush the development of the photos.

Then Qiao Qingyu suddenly thought that she, He Xiuyu, Rongrong, and their family should take pictures every year as a memento for the future.

She and He Xiuyu took quite a few photos, as did Rongrong and other family members.

Of course, the family photo taken on New Year’s Eve was also essential; it had already been developed and was hanging on the wall of their living room at home.

They made extra prints of the photos with animal attractions, which He Xuerong specifically packed in her small suitcase.

These were for Li Mingguang.

He Xuerong was playing at the doorway when she happened to be seen by Chu Ying, who was passing by. Chu Ying was pleasantly surprised and, after getting a nod of approval from Qiao Qingyu, took Feifei and Doudou out to play with the three children.

However, the time flew by in less than a week.

Chu Ying had returned to Beijing, and Qiao Qingyu, He Xiuyu, and Rongrong were also going to spend a few days in Beijing.

On the evening before they left, Wu Qianyun stayed in the same room with her daughter.

The mother and daughter lay together under the same quilt as in the past, whispering softly to each other. Wu Qianyun spoke in a gentle voice, "Xiuyu is a good boy. Although it has only been a few days, Mum can see that he treats you exceptionally well. His eyes and heart are filled with only you. Plus, this child’s character, learning, and looks are truly impeccable. I can’t lie against my conscience, so what Mum wants to say is, for the sake of He Xiuyu, please tolerate his mother, Meng Siqi."

Qiao Qingyu furrowed her brow slightly. In fact, she did not want to meet Meng Siqi so soon, but she couldn’t tell her mother that, so she vaguely said, "Mom, don’t worry, I’m not a fool, I won’t embarrass Uncle He or He Xiuyu."

If it came down to it, she would stay at the guesthouse and let He Xiuyu take Rongrong home.

After all, her situation with He Xiuyu was different. The level of acceptance Meng Siqi had for her, Qiao Qingyu, was far less than the acceptance her mother had for He Xiuyu. It could be said that in such situations, it is always the mother on the woman’s side who compromises first.

There’s no helping it, after all, it’s about the daughter getting married off. In the countryside, when some old folks find that their daughters are mistreated by their in-laws, even if they want to give support, they dare not make too much of a scene. There’s a saying commonly uttered by rural folks, unpleasant as it may be, yet it holds some truth – "The donkey is tied to someone else’s trough."

Wu Qianyun, of course, did not want her daughter to suffer such indignity.

But if a confrontation did happen upon meeting, they couldn’t just start a fight on the spot.

After hearing Qiao Qingyu’s assurance, Wu Qianyun already had a vague idea of what her daughter was planning to do, and that was good. Her daughter was becoming increasingly independent and methodical in her actions, which put her at ease.

"Since you have a plan in mind, I won’t nag anymore. After you get back to Xichuan, take good care of yourself. When I have time, I will visit you in Xichuan. My daughter has gone to university, and not just any university, but as the top scorer. I must see your school. In the old days, you would have been paraded through the streets on horseback wearing a red flower."

"Mom, grandpa mentioned he’s planning to visit Xichuan this summer. When the time comes, you should come along. Even though grandpa has people to look after him, he’s clearly happier with you by his side. Then you and dad can see the land I’ve contracted – the Barley Grass and Willow Wood I’m growing."

Wu Qianyun nodded vigorously, determined to go and see for herself.

Where there are gatherings, there are farewells; everyone has their own life, their own career. Thus, He Xiuyu left Yun City with Qiao Qingyu and Rongrong, boarding a train bound for Beijing.

This time, there was no need to change trains; they would arrive directly at the Imperial Capital Railway Station. They hadn’t called home, but, unexpectedly, Xiao Wu was waiting at the station.

He approached to take the luggage, smiling and saying, "The old master started missing you all a few days ago, and we couldn’t very well call to disturb you. But he said you always stick to your plan, and if you said you’d arrive today, then it would be today. Look, he was right, the old master knows you well."

Qiao Qingyu looked over at He Xiuyu, her eyes questioning – was she to stay at the guesthouse, or go home with him?

He Xiuyu hesitated for just an instant before smiling and saying, "I have some materials and data that I need to hand over to our headquarters in Beijing, and I also need to stop by the office..."

Xiao Wu was taken aback before promptly smiling and saying, "That’s fine, I’ll take you first to the office of the research base."

Qiao Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief. She still did not know what Meng Siqi’s attitude would be, so she could not rashly visit her.

Moreover, it was obvious that He Xuerong did not like her either. Throughout the journey, it had been clear, as she clung to Qiao Qingyu’s sleeve without letting go.

This put Qiao Qingyu and her together in the same camp.

He Xiuyu rubbed his forehead, looking troubled, but his gaze was actually somewhat cold.

Even if those bruises on Rongrong were caused by his sister, could his own mother really be completely unaware?

On this matter, he had his grievances with his mother.

Not merely because of Qiao Qingyu.

But he indeed had to return, for his grandparents had also come.

Without another word, they quickly arrived at the Tenghai Research Base’s office located in the Western Imperial Capital, and not far from there was the headquarters of Tenghai Research.