Chapter 214: Siblings Meet
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Song Chuan struggled to accept Song Fan’s attitude, but he recognized he had no right to judge. After all, from her perspective, her family had collectively turned their backs on her.
“What brings you here?” Song Fan inquired. “Don’t tell me you intend to stay here?”
Her cold tone pierced Song Chuan’s heart. Tears welled in his eyes as he spoke,
“Can’t you simply call me ‘Second Brother’?”
Song Fan hadn’t anticipated Song Chuan’s tears and was taken aback.
In her recollection, Song Chuan had always been a gentle soul, perpetually sporting a smile and treating everyone kindly, but he wasn’t known to be an emotional person.
Song Fan was unsure how to react to his tears. She retrieved a tissue and offered it to him, saying, “Please, stop crying.”
However, Song Chuan seemed like an open faucet, and his tears continued unabated, regardless of what she said.
Finally, Song Fan found herself without other options. She asked, “What can I do to make you stop crying?”
“Call me Second Brother.” Song Chuan insisted.
Song Fan sighed and mustered the words, “Second Brother.”
Song Chuan promptly ceased crying and smiled, saying, “Little sister, I’m delighted to see you again.”
The rapid transformation in his expression was truly astonishing, prompting Song Fan to wonder if he had been feigning his tears earlier.
Song Huai was equally taken aback by Song Chuan’s actions. He had been informed by his older brother that Song Fan hadn’t addressed him yet, but
Song Chuan had managed it effortlessly.
As Song Huai contemplated whether he should follow suit, Song Fan warned him, “I advise against it. I might just throw you out.”
“I won’t.” Song Huai promptly assured her.
Upon having already referred to him as Second Brother, Song Fan wasn’t reluctant to use the term again. She continued, “Second Brother, when I was younger, you were the one who treated me the best in this family. That’s why I was willing to call you that. Now that the two of you have returned, have you finally realized that something is amiss?”
Song Huai felt that she was referring to him, and his face grew red. He replied, “We’re investigating the poisoning incident from our youth, and we’ve gathered some leads.”
Song Fan sighed, saying, “While you’ve found some leads, you still haven’t uncovered the truth. But I believe you both have the answer in your hearts.”
Of course, they did. Anyone with common sense could deduce that the culprits were none other than Meng Yu and her daughter.
Song Chuan suggested, “There were only two outsiders in the house. They must have done it.”
Song Fan smiled and said, “I’m glad you finally see the truth, but words won’t suffice without evidence.
Song Chuan asserted confidently, “There will be evidence. I believe we’ll find
it.”
Song Fan wasn’t concerned about anything else. It was simply that this incident had occurred so long ago, and, as a child under the influence of drugs, she couldn’t recall the details.
Meng Yu had always been meticulous in her work, erasing all traces long ago. The household staff had changed numerous times over the years. Finding evidence would be as challenging as reaching the heavens.
The recent breakthrough was Song Yin’s drugging of her. Gu Chen had taken the cup for testing, and he had the most advanced medical team at his disposal, so the results would soon be available.
Song Chuan asked, “Little sister, I’ve sent you gifts each time. Have you ever received them?”
“No, I didn’t,” Song Fan replied with a shake of her head. “I received nothing after I went to the countryside.”
Although Song Chuan had expected as much, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness. “I chose those gifts with care, thinking you’d like them.”
“Even though I didn’t receive it, I still have to thank you,” Song Fan said sincerely. “Thank you for remembering me.”
These words came from her heart. Song Fan genuinely believed the Song Family didn’t want her when she was in the countryside because they hadn’t reached out or sent anything, let alone visited her. Knowing that someone still thought of her warmed her heart.
Upon hearing this, Song Huai wished he could disappear. He had neglected Song Fan for years.
Song Fan had no intention of reproaching him. After all, she was now an adult, and there was no need to dwell on childhood matters.
“What Gu Chen has can be considered evidence. We need to continue working hard. For example, we must locate the former household staff. They must know something.” Song Huai changed the subject.
Song Chuan furrowed his brows. “Locating them won’t be easy. It’s been so long; they might have gone elsewhere. We don’t even know if they’re still in A
City.”
“As long as you’re willing to search, we’ll find clues,” Song Huai confidently replied. “I’m a detective; nothing can escape me.”
Song Fan smiled and remarked, “Those childhood matters did escape from you, didn’t they?”