Chapter 356 Dad
"You came back before, why didn't you recognize me? Why do you recognize me now?" Xu Qinghuan asked, puzzled.
She hadn't experienced such heart-wrenching crying in many years.
Since she became sensible, she has never cried again, because even if she cried, no one would feel sorry for her, but would only annoy people.
Jian Jingchuan took out a handkerchief and wiped his daughter's face. "Because of the nature of my mission, I was afraid that if I recognized you, you would be in danger. Now that things have been exposed, telling you the situation might make you more vigilant and safer."
He felt guilty. "I'm sorry, Dad has caused you trouble."
Xu Qinghuan didn't care. "You know, when I first went to the countryside, Song Wanlin sent people to kill me and Aye. This time, the Lu family's methods were relatively mild; they didn't try to kill me right away."
Jian Jingchuan probably already knew, so he didn't seem very shocked. He stroked his daughter's hair and then slid his hand down to her slender shoulder. "Daddy will get justice for you!"
"How do you plan to get it back?" Xu Qinghuan asked curiously.
Jian Jingchuan said, "Didn't you say that Lu Ranglian is suspected of plotting against me? If this suspicion is true, then he is not only plotting against me, but he has committed the capital crime of treason."
If I can't find evidence, I can also accuse him of breaking up a military marriage. I heard from your Uncle Li that the Huo family has relevant evidence?
“I have the evidence,” Xu Qinghuan said. “But wouldn’t this mean the whole country would know you’re having an affair?”
Jian Jingchuan said with amusement, "Are you afraid of hurting your father's dignity?"
Xu Qinghuan pursed her lips and remained silent, but in Jian Jingchuan's eyes, her awkwardness made his daughter seem perfect in every way.
He seemed to have returned to the time when she was a child. From birth, whenever he wasn't on a mission, she would sleep with him and he would take care of her at night. He did everything himself, from feeding her and bathing her to changing her diapers and braiding her hair.
She was so tiny, nestled in his arms, her little legs often kicking against his stomach. He could hold her two little feet in one hand. When she was unhappy, she would scratch his face with her hands, which made him hug his daughter and kiss her wildly.
Later, during those long days in a foreign land, he got through it by reminiscing about these memories.
While patriotism is inspiring, he was ultimately just a mortal, and the only things he couldn't let go of were his country and his daughter.
“Dad’s dignity doesn’t lie here. Even if the whole army knew, no one would dare to laugh at Dad.”
Jian Jingchuan didn't care before because Song Wanlin gave him a daughter, who was the most precious treasure in the world to him.
Song Wanlin and Lu Ranglian dared to touch even his daughter, how could he possibly tolerate it?
Xu Qinghuan also realized that her father was a soldier whose achievements and reputation were all on the battlefield. He had never lost a battle in his life and fought alone like a lone wolf for fourteen years. Who wouldn't respect him as a hero?
Jian Jingchuan took a brown paper bag from the briefcase next to him and handed it to Xu Qinghuan.
"What?" Xu Qinghuan's voice was muffled as she had just finished crying.
"Open it and see, Dad saved it up for you." Jian Jingchuan was worried that his daughter wouldn't accept it, so he stroked Xu Qinghuan's hair. "Dad has always thought that my daughter is growing up and will get married in the future. She can't be without a dowry, or people will laugh at her."
Xu Qinghuan's eyes reddened again. As she opened her savings book, she saw that there was more than 40,000 yuan inside. "How could there be so much?"
"Because my father has been receiving two salaries all these years."
He wanted to provide some financial assistance to the families of his fallen comrades, but he couldn't contact anyone in China, and his expenses were minimal, so all his money was stored here.
He didn't say much, and Xu Qinghuan didn't ask either; many things probably needed to be kept secret.
There are also four property certificates: two garden villas in Shanghai and two courtyard houses in Yancheng. They are all in good locations and are quite large. They are all in her name.
"Dad heard you like buying houses. You can keep your money for yourself, and Dad will help you buy a house." He said carefully, looking at his daughter's face.
Xu Qinghuan sniffed, her fingers gently picking at the creases in the paper—a gesture she made when she was at a loss. "This much is enough. I don't need that much."
She looked up at Jian Jingchuan. She didn't blame him. In her past life, her biological parents abandoned her, but she never blamed them. Letting go might be difficult, but no matter how hard or long it was, she had endured it.
The man before her was unable to take care of her because of his country and the world, but his heart had never left her.
This savings account was opened in her name. She had been saving money since the day she was born, and now she had saved such a large sum of money. It was the most precious gift she had ever received from her elders in both her lives.
Jian Jingchuan gave her the love of both his parents from two lifetimes.
Xu Qinghuan couldn't bring herself to say "Dad." She simply rested her forehead on Jian Jingchuan's shoulder and sobbed softly.
Jian Jingchuan felt as if his heart was being torn apart. He held his daughter in his arms and patted her gently, just like he used to lull her to sleep when she was a child.
Jiang Xingye was anxious when he heard Xu Qinghuan crying, but he understood better than anyone that no one doesn't yearn for parental love. He didn't yearn for it because he couldn't ask for it or get it.
Fourteen years have passed since they parted ways, and Jiang Xingye has no idea what Xu Qinghuan is thinking. That's why he refrained from telling Xu Qinghuan when he suspected Jian Jingchuan's identity.
If you can't forgive, then you might as well let that person die.
But Jian Jingchuan wanted to acknowledge his daughter back, and he had no right to interfere.
"Huanhuan?" Jiang Xingye couldn't stand it anymore; he wanted to rush in.
Xu Qinghuan held back her tears. She looked up, and Jian Jingchuan coaxed her, "Don't cry, your eyes are swollen, you won't look good."
He used a handkerchief to wipe away Xu Qinghuan's tears. "Xiao Ye, come in!"
Jiang Xingye then pushed the door open and came in. He looked at Jian Jingchuan warily, but his gaze on Xu Qinghuan was as gentle as water.
The father-in-law and son-in-law sat down on either side of Xu Qinghuan.
"Xiao Ye, you should have heard my identity at the door just now?" Jian Jingchuan said.
Jiang Xingye nodded, "I respect you as a hero, a remarkable warrior!"
But he was definitely not a good father.
Jian Jingchuan understood the meaning behind the words. Although he was in pain, life always has its burdens to bear. He had survived countless battles, walked through the gates of hell, and escaped death countless times. He had long been used to carrying heavy burdens.
"Thank you for taking care of my daughter during her most difficult time."
"This is what I should do, I do it willingly, and I don't need anyone's thanks."
Jian Jingchuan nodded. "Whether you need her or not is your business, and whether I'm grateful or not is my business. The next period of time might be very dangerous. Can I entrust her to you?"
Jiang Xingye was somewhat angry and remained silent with a cold expression.
Xu Qinghuan smiled at his awkward expression. "Dad, I trust him completely. He's like you, someone who would give his life for mine. You don't need to doubt him, whether it's his sincerity or his abilities."
When Jian Jingchuan heard her call him "Dad," it was as natural as when she was a child, and tears welled up in his eyes.
He nodded with difficulty, "That's good!"
Tears fell the moment he nodded, hitting the ground.
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