Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 116: The Inevitable Predicament of Peng Kun

Not long after, Gao Huabin returned. Su Yijia reluctantly moved her head away from Kaize’s thigh.

"Gao, I forgot to tell you earlier, please call Ke to have him come over too," she said apologetically.

"Don’t worry about it," Gao Huabin replied with a smile and left to make the call. He cast a final glance back and saw Su Yijia resting her head on Qin Kaize’s lap again. He felt an unexplainable yearning for companionship.

On such a hot day, it was quite an ordeal for him to make multiple trips back and forth.

"Okay," High Huabin replied without complaining about being tired or the scorching heat.

Perhaps he should start thinking about finding a wife. Seeing how affectionate Qin Kaize and Su Yijia were, he couldn’t help but feel a little lonely. So, was Su Yijia trying to get him out of the way to spend time with Qin Kaize?

Gao Huabin appeared to have got the point and stayed outside after making the call. He watched people come and go in the alley, smoking a cigarette in contemplation.

When Zhu Zirui and Ke Zeming arrived together, they noticed Gao Huabin squatting by the alley and exchanged puzzled glances.

"Are you having a quarrel with sister-in-law?" Ke Zeming asked jokingly.

Gao Huabin rolled his eyes, "How is that possible? I’m just afraid of disturbing them while they spend time together."

Zhu Zirui teased, "Look at you, you’ve made progress. It’s only been a few days, and you’re already displaying this level of perception."

Gao Huabin didn’t bother replying, and the three of them proceeded to Qin’s house.

Su Yijia had just finished preparing dinner, and their arrival was perfectly timed for the meal.

"Sister-in-law, you called us over for a reason today, don’t you? We heard from Gao that you visited your grandmother’s house. Is something wrong?" Zhu Zirui examined her face and couldn’t quite determine the gravity of the situation.

Su Yijia pushed Qin Kaize to sit beside her and said, "There’s something I need your help with. I checked the black market, and the price for a pack of Chunghwa cigarettes is around three yuan. It’s hard for me to get a carton by myself. So, could you buy me a carton of Chunghwa cigarettes? I’ll give you thirty yuan, and you can also get a hundred soy sauce bottles for me. Of course, if it’s challenging to get Chunghwa cigarettes or the bottles, you can take your time. I’m not in a hurry."

She left some leeway in her request to avoid putting too much pressure on Zhu Zirui.

"You don’t have to give me that much, sister-in-law. Give me twenty yuan; I have my ways. I can get these cigarettes at a lower price than what they’re sold for on the black market," Zhu Zirui said without much ceremony.

Su Yijia felt relieved by his response. "Alright, let’s do as you say."

She took two large unity bills from her pocket and handed them to Zhu Zirui, thanking him. Then, she turned to Ke Zeming with a serious expression.

Ke Zeming immediately sat up straight and said, "Sister-in-law, you can just tell me what you need. Staring at me like this is making me nervous."

"I’m sorry, I’m really nervous too," Su Yijia replied with a wry smile. "Today, I went back to our village to look for the midwife who was there when I was born. Although she has passed away, she left behind some evidence with her grandson. When I saw a picture of my biological parents, my biological father appeared to resemble someone in your team."

"How is that possible? Our team members would never do something as cruel as abandoning their family," Ke Zeming immediately denied. He couldn’t accept the possibility emotionally.

But he eventually calmed down and nodded, saying, "Don’t worry, sister-in-law. I’ll go to Xiangwang Village tomorrow and bring the midwife’s grandson back for questioning. If this is indeed true, it’s a grave matter. It might not just be about the present but could also involve some undisclosed secrets from twenty years ago."

Su Yijia pursed her lips and added, "That man Peng Kun... the midwife’s grandson. It seems he’s getting married and his fiancée is pregnant with his child. He’s in his thirties and this is his first marriage and child. He wants 500 yuan from me, presumably to use for the wedding and raising the child. So, I’m concerned that he won’t reveal the evidence willingly, regardless of how you question him, because he might be after the money."

Even though Peng Kun didn’t seem like a decent person, there was a slim chance that he was a responsible father.

People need to be cautious and not gamble with human nature. After all, it’s the most unpredictable and changeable thing.

"Okay, sister-in-law, don’t worry. When we interrogate him, we’ll be very careful," and Ke Zeming’s expression turned serious as well.

Even people who were generally not good individuals might prioritize their children after becoming parents.

"By the way, my biological mother’s remains were thrown away by the Su family. But Peng Kun knows where they were buried. When you’re interrogating him, could you also inquire about this matter for me?" Su Yijia said. She knew it’s not entirely proper, but if Ke Zeming had him in custody but didn’t ask about this, he may not be willing to tell her out of grudges against them.

Ke Zeming guaranteed, "I promise we’ll get this information during the interrogation."

After dinner, they pushed Kaize in the wheelchair to the riverside and took a stroll. When they returned, Su Yijia bathed and went to bed. The next day, she visited the traditional Chinese medicine shop.

The medicine she had ordered was delivered after these few days. Su Yijia bought a large quantity of medicine, including six portions for distilling the Whitening Lotion. Two portions were to distill by herself, while the remaining four portions were stored in the warehouse for the system to refine. She also asked Yu Qiancheng to help her find some hundred-year-old ginseng, and she would come back in a few days.

Zhu Zirui, who had a quick temper, didn’t immediately deliver the items Su Yijia had requested. It seemed that getting Chunghwa cigarettes and a hundred empty soy sauce bottles wasn’t a straightforward task.

On the third morning, Su Yijia woke up early. After feeding Qin Kaize his congee, she headed to Xiangwang Village on a minibus. Since she had informed them about her visit, Ke Zeming didn’t arrange anyone to secretly follow her.

When she arrived at the designated spot, there was no one around. She glanced at her watch and found it was only nine in the morning. So she decided to find a shady spot under a tree to wait. As she took a few steps in that direction, a small stone landed at her feet.

She looked toward the grassy area and discovered a hidden figure. It was Xu Li’an.