Chapter 128 - The Secret Truth

Xia Huaicheng was immersed in a fierce battle of cards with several brothers, and laughter and the sound of cards intertwined. However, Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes were locked on Xia Huaicheng like a torch, and ripples appeared in her heart. Why did the legendary woman, Xia Huaicheng's partner for many years, never step into this house? The family also seemed to be very secretive about her, as if she had never existed. This was very different from Xia Huaicheng's character. He has always had a strong sense of responsibility and is even more frank with his family. Just as Xia Zhuozhuo's thoughts were flying, the screen of her mobile phone suddenly lit up, and a message broke her meditation. It was a brief inquiry from Mosquito, asking if he needed to investigate first. Xia Zhuozhuo quickly replied: "No, I will go in person. You are of a special status and should not be involved in this matter." Mosquito responded briefly with a "Yes, sir." Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes fell on the address information again-Guihua Road in Shanghai, an old residential area full of traces of time. At this moment, the TV just happened to broadcast the news that Guihua Road was about to become a typhoon disaster area. Her brows were furrowed, and her eyes involuntarily cast on Xia Huaicheng again, but he was still immersed in the card game, nothing unusual. Curiosity drove Xia Zhuozhuo, and she decided to go and find out in person. However, it was not easy to go out on a typhoon day, so she persuaded her mother Ning Suixiang. She suddenly had an idea and sent a message to Xia Liu. Xia Liu understood and nodded slightly. Soon, Xia Liu suddenly covered his stomach, his face was pale, and he groaned in pain: "It hurts..." Xia Huaicheng and Xia Huaile looked suspicious, while Xia Huaijin pinched himself hard, his face turned livid in an instant, and his pain was not a disguise. "Xiao Liu,? Don't make excuses to cheat!" Xia Huaile teased. Xia Huaijin shook his head painfully: "It's true, maybe I have a stomachache. I ate an unwashed apple this morning..." Ning Suixiang immediately became nervous when she heard this, and stood up and walked towards Xia Huaijin. Xia Zhuozhuo took the opportunity to step forward and said after a check: "Sixth brother, you should have acute gastroenteritis. You need to go to the hospital for infusion. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is too slow. Can you walk? I will go with you." Xia Huaijin nodded reluctantly. Xia Huaicheng and Xia Huaile also wanted to go, but Xia Zhuozhuo firmly refused: "I am more familiar with the hospital and know how to communicate with the doctor. You will cause trouble if you go. Just wait for us to come back at home." Everyone couldn't persuade her, so they had to agree. Only Xia Huaizheng looked at Xia Zhuozhu meaningfully, but did not refute. Instead, he helped her speak: "Xiao Qi is steady in doing things, just let her go. Butler Xia, you drive them." So, Xia Zhuozhuo and Xia Huaijin went to the hospital under Xia's care. However, as soon as they entered the hospital gate, they quickly slipped out from another exit, as if they had never appeared. Xia Huaijin instantly recovered her spirits and asked curiously, "Xiaoqi, didn't you say you would treat me to a delicious meal? Where are we going?" Xia Zhuozhuo looked at him helplessly and sighed in her heart. This Sixth Brother was too naive. If he fell into the hands of others, he might be sold and still help others count money. She couldn't bear to deceive him, so she said, "Let's go to a place first, and then treat you to a delicious meal." "Where are we going?" Xia Huaijin asked. "Osmanthus Road." Xia Zhuozhuo answered briefly. The typhoon was raging, and it was extremely difficult to get a taxi with wind and rain. The original half-hour drive took an hour and a half to arrive. As the TV said, Osmanthus Road has become the hardest hit area of ​​the typhoon. The osmanthus trees on both sides of the road are tilted, and the residential buildings are also damaged to varying degrees. Xia Zhuozhuo got off the car in the pouring rain without an umbrella. In such weather, holding an umbrella will only become a toy of the strong wind. The two of them soon became soaked, but this trip was not in vain. In a shabby little restaurant, Xia Zhuozhu finally got the information she wanted to know. The restaurant was empty, with only their table of guests. The boss was extremely bored, so he told the story in detail. It turned out that Xia Huaicheng's second brother Xia Huaijin once had a girlfriend named Qian Jiayue. Three years ago, she died in a car accident. The perpetrator was driving a luxury car and driving under the influence of alcohol. However, when dividing the responsibilities, both parties took half of the responsibility, and did not mention the fact that the perpetrator was driving under the influence of alcohol. The boss sighed and continued, "The identity of the perpetrator is very unusual. The Qian family tried to seek justice, but was framed, and eventually two people were put in prison." "What happened next?" Xia Zhuozhu asked anxiously. "Later, Qian Jiayue's boyfriend showed up. He seemed to be a very important person. He brought a professional team of lawyers to collect evidence and eventually brought the perpetrator to justice. But he didn't want money, he only wanted the other party to be punished by law. Therefore, the Qian family didn't get much compensation in the end, but blamed the young man for meddling in other people's business." "Did the young man come again later?" Xia Zhuozhuo asked. "He often came to see Qian Jiayue's family at first, but was driven away every time. Later, he only sent some gifts during festivals." The boss sighed. Xia Zhuozhuo suddenly became clear in her mind. She seemed to have found the root cause of Xia Huaicheng's career failure in recent years. She left a few hundred-yuan bills as a tip and left the restaurant with Xia Huaijin. Xia Huaijin had realized at this moment that Xia Zhuozhuo didn't really bring him to eat delicious food. Because the dishes in this restaurant are really not good. She came to inquire about things. The wind and rain gradually subsided, and they walked along the eaves. Xia Huaijin couldn't help asking, "Xiaoqi, who is this person you're asking about?" Xia Zhuozhu glanced at him and said slowly, "Qian Jiayue, my second brother's girlfriend." Xia Huaijin's eyes widened suddenly when he heard this. He finally remembered the origin of this name. He recalled the words of the restaurant owner and felt an inexplicable emotion. He sighed and said, "We all knew that my second brother had a girlfriend before. He also said that he would bring her home to see her when the time came. But I didn't expect that this would happen..." Xia Zhuozhu was silent, and her heart was also churning with complex emotions. She suddenly realized that there were too many secrets and entanglements hidden behind this family. And she, as a member of this family, must face it all bravely and uncover the truth hidden in the dark. She held Xia Huaijin's hand tightly and said, "Sixth brother, let's go. It's time to face some things." The two continued to move forward, walking farther and farther in the wind and rain. And their backs looked particularly firm and brave under the dim street lights. They know that there are more challenges ahead, but they are ready. No matter whether there are thorns or smooth roads ahead, they will go forward hand in hand until all the mysteries are revealed and shared with the world. Time flies, and many past events seem to be sealed by time, but some memories are like branding, deep and indelible. Xia Zhuozhuo and Xia Huaijin sat in the car, with the street scene passing by hurriedly outside the car window and a quiet and deep conversation inside the car. "I have never mentioned the matter of my second brother, but we all know that he and that girl have probably gone their separate ways." Xia Huaijin sighed lightly, with a bit of regret in his tone, "After all, how many people can make it to the end of campus love?" Xia Zhuozhuo nodded slightly when he heard this, and a hint of complex emotions flashed in his eyes. "Things are unpredictable. Who would have thought that she would..." Her words stopped abruptly, as if she didn't want to touch the heartbreaking ending again. Seeing this, Xia Huaijin already understood about 70% of it. "What did you find out?" he asked in a low voice, with a hint of urgency in his tone. Xia Zhuozhuo took a deep breath and told the whole story. She used her connections to find the truth for her second brother, but found that someone was secretly obstructing his career. And all the clues pointed to the girl that her second brother once loved. "I originally thought it was just a coincidence, but when I learned about her existence, everything seemed to become clear." Xia Zhuozhuo's voice was low and firm, "The perpetrator must be her." Xia Huaijin heard this and looked solemn. He knew that since Xia Zhuozhuo said this, she must have her basis. "What are you going to do?" he asked. Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes became sharp. "Now that there is a direction, the Anbu will soon have a result. But before that, I still need to make some preparations." Her words revealed an unquestionable determination. Xia Huaijin knew that once Xia Zhuozhuo decided to do something, no one could stop her. A few days later, Xia Zhuozhuo came to the hospital to visit her old apprentice, Zhao Ti. Zhao Ti's condition had improved, but he still needed to rely on a ventilator to maintain his life. Xia Zhuozhuo's arrival made him very excited, and the heart rate data on the instrument soared instantly. "Master, you are here." Zhao Ti's voice was weak and trembling, but his eyes were full of joy. Xia Zhuozhuo gently held his hand and comforted him softly: "Don't worry, don't worry. The most important thing for you now is to take good care of your body." Zhao Ti nodded and tried to calm himself down. After his heart rate returned to normal, he slowly opened his mouth. Although he couldn't make a sound, his lips moved slightly, and Xia Zhuozhuo understood his lip language: "Xia Liuli..." Xia Zhuozhuo's heart trembled, she knew what Zhao Ti wanted to say. But she knew better that it was not the time to tell Zhao Ti the truth. "I know what you want to ask, but it's not the right time yet." She said softly, "I'll tell you when you're better. Now, all you have to do is rest well." Zhao Ti seemed to understand what she meant and nodded, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. Before leaving the ICU, Xia Zhuozhuo couldn't help but give Zhao Ti a shot of vaccination. "I've met Xiu Kai." She said. Zhao Ti heard this, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. He didn't understand why Xia Zhuozhuo suddenly mentioned his grandson. "He was deceived by Xia Liuli." Xia Zhuozhuo continued, "But he is not bad by nature and cares about you. When you get better, don't rush to get angry, and be patient and persuasive." Zhao Ti heard this, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by reason. He knew that Xia Zhuozhuo was right, and he couldn't let his emotions affect his physical recovery. After leaving the hospital, the brother and sister returned to the car. While driving, Butler Xia asked about Xia Huaijin's physical condition with concern. "It's much better now." Xia Huaijin replied with a smile, "The drip is really effective." Just as the three of them were talking, there was a sudden sound of brakes coming from the front. Butler Xia also stepped on the brakes. The two people in the back seat leaned forward due to inertia. Xia Huaijin's forehead hit the front seat hard, and he couldn't help but gasp in pain. "Are you okay?" Xia Zhuozhuo asked hurriedly with concern. Xia Huaijin rubbed his forehead and smiled bitterly, "It's okay, just a bump." Butler Xia couldn't help but feel lucky when he saw this. Fortunately, he reacted in time, otherwise he couldn't bear it if something really happened. After returning home, Xia Zhuozhuo sat alone in the study, lost in thought. She knew that the road ahead would be more difficult. But she also understood that for her second brother, for Zhao Ti, and for justice, she must persevere. She picked up a pen and wrote down a few names and clues on a piece of paper. These names and clues are the result of her efforts in this period of time. She believes that as long as she continues to follow these clues, the truth will be revealed to the world. As night falls, the light in the study appears particularly bright in the darkness. Xia Zhuozhuo's figure appears firm and persistent under the light. She knows that although this road is long and full of thorns, she will never give up. Because in her heart, there is a belief that always supports her - that is, justice will eventually defeat evil. And under the guidance of this belief, she will continue to move forward until all the mysteries are revealed and the truth is revealed to the world...