They arrived in Kyoto around 8 PM and went to the guesthouse after dinner. Lin's father and Lin Xingcheng shared a room, while Xia Yichu had her own. After taking a hot shower, Xia Yichu lay on the bed thinking about this day in her past life.

"Xiao Cheng, how about we go see Xia Guoan tomorrow?"

"Dad, Kyoto is so big, where are we going to look?" Mr. Lin paced back and forth anxiously, still worried.

"By the way, Chen Shaoping's mother must know where her older sister is. Why don't we call your mother now and ask her?"

"Dad, forget it. Given our current relationship with them, I'm afraid they might harm us behind our backs. We're already here, worrying won't help. Let's go to sleep. Besides, Xiao Chu might not be able to find Xia Guoan. Maybe if she can't find him, she'll give up and come back with us, and she won't say she wants to look for him anymore."

"That makes sense."

The Lin family father and son slept soundly, but their wish would never come true. The Xia family's eldest grandson was getting married and hosting a banquet at the restaurant across the street, a place Xia Yichu had specifically chosen.

This was a trick Chen Shaoping used on her in her past life, and she was using it in return. She never intended to go to Chen Shaoping's aunt in the first place.

"There are many wealthy people in Kyoto. Look at how grand their wedding is! They arrive in cars. The bride and groom are dressed beautifully, and the bride's look is especially nice."

Lin's father thought to himself, "I wish Xiao Chu's wedding would be like this too. This family seems to be quite extraordinary." He and his son waited for Xia Yichu at the entrance of the guesthouse. Xia Yichu had just gotten up and was still washing up.

"They're not just rich, they're powerful too! See those old folks? They were high-ranking officials before they retired. Their youngest son is quite something now, though I don't know exactly what he does."

But with bodyguards around, they're definitely not ordinary people. Today's wedding is their eldest grandson; he's a young deputy bureau chief with a bright future. It's a pity the Xia family's youngest son has no children and isn't married.

An elderly woman who was cleaning nearby told her what she knew, then stopped sweeping and joined in to watch the commotion.

"Girl, you know a lot."

"That is..."

Suddenly, Lin's father noticed that one of the people looked familiar. He was startled; it seemed to be Xia Guoan. He rubbed his eyes and looked again.

"Young lady, do you know what that person's name is?" Lin's father asked, pointing at Xia Guoan.

"That's the youngest son of the Xia family, I think his name is Xia something-an. He's old and useless, I can't remember right now. Hey... what are you doing? Silly boy, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and go pull your dad back."

Lin Xingcheng realized what was happening and rushed over. He was too late; his father was being held captive. Just then, Xia Yichu came downstairs and saw her uncle being held captive by the other side, excitedly speaking to Xia Guoan. Oh no! Her uncle had seen Xia Guoan! She didn't dare delay and immediately ran over.

"Stop! Let go of my uncle!"

"Xia Guoan, you beast, you ungrateful bastard! You killed my sister, you deserve to die a horrible death! You…"

Xia Yichu's voice was drowned out by Lin's father's cursing; both Lin and his son were detained by the guards.

Xia Guoan was completely bewildered; forgive him for not recognizing Lin Weidong at first. Xia's parents called the police, and Xia Zhiqian, Xia's grandson, saw Xia Yichu approaching and tried to grab her, but she dodged him, making the scene a bit chaotic.

Xia Zhiheng, the eldest grandson of the Xia family, seeing Xia Yichu dodge, disregarded everything else and grabbed Xia Yichu himself. His uncle's identity was very important to the country; he could be in trouble, but his uncle absolutely could not be harmed.

Xia Zhiheng subdued Xia Yichu in one move. He used to be a soldier and then worked in the Public Security Bureau after his demobilization. His skills were undeniable.

"Let me go, I am Xia Guoan's biological daughter."

Xia Yichu shouted loudly, and the scene fell silent. Xia Zhiheng was surprised and relaxed his guard, and Xia Yichu found an opportunity to break free.

"My mother is Lin Weihong, and my birthday is the 28th day of the eighth lunar month. I conceived during the month you returned to Beijing, Xia Guoan. If you don't believe me, you can go to the hospital for a paternity test."

Upon hearing this, the entire Xia family turned to look at Xia Yichu. Looking closely, he did indeed resemble Xia Guoan somewhat. Xia's parents were a little agitated; they had assumed their youngest son would never have children. They didn't discriminate against girls in their family; grandchildren were treated equally.

"Xiao Chu, why are you talking to him so much? Your mother has been sending letters to Kyoto since she got pregnant, but he has never replied to her."

"Big brother, you are the big brother."

"Pah, who's your older brother?"

"Brother, Wei Hong only sent me one letter."

Xia Guoan's mind was blank. He had only received one letter from Lin Weihong, saying that he had been in university for too many years and she didn't want to wait for him anymore. Her family had already introduced her to someone, and the two of them were getting married soon. She hoped that Xia Guoan would not look for her again.

They didn't get a marriage certificate at the time. Xia Guoan wanted to go home; he had ideals and ambitions and couldn't be trapped in a small mountain village forever. Lin Weihong loved him terribly, and she supported everything he said.

"Let me go! I'm asking you, what did you say to my sister when she came to Kyoto to find you fifteen years ago?" Lin Weidong broke free from the guards' hands and angrily said to Xia Guoan.

"Fifteen years ago, no, Wei Hong never came to see me."

Xia Guoan looked up at his parents and sister-in-law, who all shook their heads, indicating that they had never seen him.

"You're talking nonsense, you coward who dares to do something but not admit it. My sister came to Kyoto by herself on July 1st fifteen years ago. She said you were on summer vacation and had time to spend with her. She even wanted to take you home to see her children."

Xia Yichu was only three years old, and Lin Weihong didn't dare take the child with her, fearing she might encounter human traffickers. She missed Xia Guoan so much that she left the child at home and happily went to Kyoto with Xia Yichu's photo in her arms.

"Brother, I only received one letter from Wei Hong. She said she wanted to break up with me and that her family was introducing her to potential partners. I haven't received any other letters, and I've never met Wei Hong."

"Her uncle, what Guoan said is true. Our family would never do such an ungrateful thing. During the years Guoan was a sent-down youth in the countryside, if it weren't for you, he might not have even made it to the college entrance examination."

Moreover, you all supported him so much in taking the college entrance exam, helping him improve his health and finding him study materials. We are truly grateful to you. Wei Hong wants to separate from my son, and we respect her choice. Guo An's father and I even sent her 10,000 yuan.

"You're talking nonsense. My sister didn't receive a single penny. Besides, Xia Guoan, my sister likes you so much, how could she possibly write you a breakup letter?"

Thinking about it now, Xia Guoan realized it seemed impossible; there were indeed suspicious points in the matter. Xia Guoan couldn't quite describe his feelings for Lin Weihong; he wouldn't say he liked her, and of course, he didn't have anyone he liked.

The work was just too tiring and arduous back then, and before others could frame them, my parents applied to go to the Northwest for development. He had also been sent to the countryside as an educated youth before that, which saved the family from being sent down.

Lin Weihong treated him very well, and the Lin family also treated him well; the Lin family were a working-class family with good conditions. Lin Weihong said she liked him and wanted to marry him, and he agreed.

"Uncle, please don't get agitated. There might be a misunderstanding. Today is my grandson's wedding. Can we talk about this after the wedding?"

Xiao Chu, you've suffered all these years. Your grandfather, your father, and I were unaware of your existence; we didn't abandon you.

"Brother, where's Wei Hong? Why didn't she come?"

"Fuck your mother!"

Lin's father's anger, which had just subsided, was reignited by Xia Guoan's question. He punched Xia Guoan in the face before being pulled away.

"My sister came to Kyoto to visit you and fell ill not long after returning home. She passed away less than a month later. I also want to ask you, what exactly did you say to my sister back then?"

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