"How could this be? Brother, I really haven't seen Wei Hong. Wei Hong is so young, this can't be. Are you lying to me?"

Xia Guoan was heartbroken. After getting together with Lin Weihong, he never considered breaking up. Romantic love was unimportant to him; his ideals and ambitions mattered more.

The nation's technological development is of paramount importance. He is a very responsible person; being with Lin Weihong meant spending his life together. When Lin Weihong said she wanted to separate, he agreed without hesitation.

It's all his fault. He should have gone to find Wei Hong instead of just sending letters and money. Xia Guoan squatted on the ground in great pain.

"Impossible. My sister didn't eat or drink for two days after she got home. She only ate a little for Xiao Chu's sake. Who else but you could make her do that?"

"I really don't know."

"I know, my mom said Xia Guoan got married again and doesn't want us, mother and daughter anymore."

Xia Yichu lied. She was only three years old and only remembered the scene of her mother's death. As for what her mother said before she died, she had no recollection of it.

"No, I'm still not married."

"Yes, my son is still unmarried. You can ask around if you don't believe me. We were also heartbroken by the death of his older brother, Wei Hong. The Xia family will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation."

"Xiao Chu, your mother really said something like that. But why didn't you say it to your uncle before?"

Lin's father had no interest in listening to what Xia's mother was saying; he was determined to find evidence to prove that Xia Guoan was lying.

"Yes, Uncle. I want my father back and I don't want anyone to know that he abandoned me. So, I've kept it a secret from everyone."

I was young then, and I only remember my mother saying she came to the Xia family. A woman claiming to be Xia Guoan's wife, holding a son, told my mother to stop bothering her husband. She said it many times, even crying in her dreams.

It's true. That woman claims to be Xia Guoan's wife. Xia Yichu won't let her get away with this. He found out too late in his past life and never had a chance for revenge.

"Xia Guoan, what other excuses do you want to make?"

"impossible…"

Xia Guoan was halfway through his story when he suddenly remembered something and asked incredulously, "Sister-in-law, if I remember correctly, wasn't your cousin at our house with her two-year-old son?"

Sister-in-law Xia nodded, her face pale, as if she had just realized something. Her cousin was too audacious; if it really was her, the Xia family would not let her off the hook.

"This matter isn't over yet, Zhiheng. Your uncle has some things to take care of, so let's leave it at that for today. Big brother, Xiaochu, let's go."

"National Security, wait a minute."

"Sister-in-law, you have to stop me."

"No, you used to ask me to send money and letters, and I always had Yunxian do it for me. You know she works at the post office, so I... I'm sorry, I didn't know she would do this."

Xia Guoan left without a word, leading the Lin family father and son, along with Xia Yichu. Xia's sister-in-law was filled with regret. Today was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but now it had turned into this. Fortunately, it was still early, and the relatives and friends hadn't arrived yet. Thinking of her eldest son's wedding, Xia's sister-in-law rallied her spirits and prepared to welcome the guests.

"Brother, please get in the car."

"Go ahead and try. I want to see what tricks you're up to."

"Xiao Chu, you guys get on the bus too."

Xia Guoan had no doubt that Xia Yichu wasn't his child; she looked quite like him, especially her captivating eyes, which were exactly like his. Her face shape resembled Wei Hong's, an oval face that perfectly combined the best features of both of them.

Over the years, he has been busy with scientific research, and his family and friends have introduced him to many women. He has mostly turned them down, and if he couldn't refuse, he would just meet them briefly to appease them.

Fortunately, he's busy, so his parents' worries are useless. Returning home once every three or four years is considered short; sometimes, it's normal to go seven or eight years without any news.

Go to the West City Post Office

"Yes"

The atmosphere in the car was a bit awkward. The Lin family father and son, along with Xia Yichu, sat in the back. Xia Guoan sat in the front, and the bodyguard was driving.

"Xiao Chu, how are you doing?"

"Having grown up without parents and being called a wild child, how good can you be?" Lin's father said sarcastically.

Everyone in town knew that Xia Yichu's father was a sent-down youth, and many people liked Lin Weihong back then, but she rejected them all. She pursued Xia Guoan, and when the two were together, some people envied her and some were jealous.

When Xia Guoan returned to Beijing after being admitted to university, everyone was laughing at Lin Weihong. At that time, Xia's parents had not yet been transferred back to Beijing, Xia Guoan didn't have much money, and Lin Weihong had a job there.

The two discussed it and decided that Xia Guoan would go home first, and then bring Lin Weihong over after he finished university or settled down in Beijing. Six months after Xia Guoan returned to Beijing, he sent a letter to Lin Weihong, asking her to come to Beijing.

He said he found a part-time job that could support her, and Yang Yunxian was there when he went to mail the letter; she mailed it for him. He figured that letter definitely wasn't mailed, and he couldn't understand what Yang Yunxian was up to.

"I'm sorry, it's all Dad's fault. I should have gone back. Even just making a phone call would have been fine. I deserve to die."

Xia Guoan slapped himself twice across the face, the sound loud enough to indicate he'd hit hard. Xia Yichu knew Xia Guoan didn't care about her mother; even if he had doubts about the letter's contents, he wouldn't delve deeper, much less call to ask.

"Xia Gong"

"It's okay, just drive your car."

"Xia Guoan, do you think you can erase the fact that you killed my sister by slapping yourself twice? Let me tell you, it's impossible."

"Big Brother"

"Don't call me big brother. You have no idea how much Xiao Chu has suffered. You don't deserve to be her father."

"I'm sorry, Xiao Chu, I'm so sorry."

Xia Yichu didn't feel anything. Yes, people had insulted and bullied her since she was little. But she always fought back and insulted them back, initially suffering some losses. Later, when those kids realized she wasn't easy to bully, they didn't dare insult her to her face. They could only isolate her and not play with her.

"It's okay, I'm all grown up now, no one can bully me. I have my uncle and aunt, my younger uncle and aunt, and my older brothers and sisters. They treat me very well, so it's not hard at all."

Hearing these words, Xia Guoan felt even more guilty. Fortunately, he knew the Lin family's character. He knew they would treat his daughter well; the Lin family was truly kind.

"Xia, we've arrived."

"Okay, brother, let's get off the bus first."

Xia Guoan went into the post office and went straight to the post office manager. Yang Yunxian was also attending Xia Zhiheng's wedding today, so she wasn't at work. She had waited patiently until Xia Guoan was home, dressed up beautifully, and was only now heading to the wedding venue.

"What you're talking about is a bit old, so the letters are hard to track. But we should be able to find the money remittance records. Please wait a moment."

When Xia Guoan presented his Level 1 State Security Personnel Certificate, the post office director dared not delay and personally checked it. Moreover, this matter involved post office staff maliciously intercepting mail and embezzling funds.

Xia Guoan used to send the money he earned from part-time jobs at school to Lin Weihong every month. Every time he came to the post office, it was Yang Yunxian who sent the money. Later, in his sophomore year, he was noticed by a teacher and taken to work as an assistant in the laboratory. Every month, he asked his sister-in-law to help send money.

He didn't even know how much money he had sent to Lin Weihong in total. His family would send her 10,000 yuan at a time, so it must have added up to a considerable amount.

If Lin Weihong didn't receive this money, then it's obvious who it's in. Yang Yunxian deserves to die; the money is one thing, but Weihong was killed because of her.

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