Blue blankets, blue clothes.
Fang Yue explained the details of that time very clearly, and when Xu Qinghe heard about the clothes, he knew there was no mistake.
"Does Nianhua also have Panda Blood? Her sister has Panda Blood too," Fang Yue asked the most crucial question.
Upon hearing this, Xu Qinghe felt even more certain. He thought about the time he reported to the police, yet no one came looking, so he voiced the doubt that he had harbored all along.
"It was all my fault back then," Fang Yue said as she wiped her tears away and recounted the excuse she had prepared long ago.
Xu Qinghe remained silent. Since he had started the furniture factory, Xu Qinghe had encountered all kinds of customers. Having seen so many people, he had developed a keen sense of judgment.
He only believed half of what Fang Yue said.
Her child was stolen, and as a mother, Fang Yue didn’t call the police?
Also, after the child was stolen, she was abandoned under the Big Locust Tree?
None of this made much sense.
"Mr. Xu, I am extremely grateful to you for raising my daughter. From now on, I will make sure to compensate her well and ensure she lives a good life," Fang Yue eagerly stated, adding, "Of course, the Gu Family will never forget the kindness you’ve shown in raising Nianhua. If Mr. Xu has any conditions, just mention them. Whatever we can do, we will not refuse."
Gu Hai nodded firmly, agreeing with what Fang Yue said.
Xu Qinghe interrupted, "I brought Nianhua back to raise, not for any repayment from you. I truly consider her my own daughter."
"You say you’re Nianhua’s dad, you’re Nianhua’s mom, so who is he?" Xu Qinghe looked towards Jiang Jing.
Gu Hai’s surname is Gu, Jiang Jing’s surname is Jiang.
"He is my eldest son-in-law," Gu Hai explained, saying, "Besides Nianhua, above her there is an older sister, Gu Mingzhu, and below her, a younger brother studying in Hangcheng. He would certainly be very happy to know his sister has been found."
Gu Hai was clearly lying. They had found Xu Nianhua but had not yet informed Gu Mingcheng. The last time, because of the incident of Nianhua being stolen, he had a falling out with Fang Yue.
"Brother Qinghe, I’m not going to lie to you. I thought the child was gone, so I didn’t look for her. Who would have known..." Gu Hai, mature and composed, and having seen much of the world, sat with a certain presence. He spoke to Xu Qinghe in a lowered voice, which made Xu Qinghe feel it was somewhat believable.
As for what Fang Yue said earlier, he also didn’t know how to address it. In any case, it felt off, but he couldn’t pinpoint why.
"Ah, it’s all our fault, every bit of it. You were able to bring our child home and raise her, even sending her to university. I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life," Gu Hai said, not making any demands like Yan Yue had, which would have seemed like they were raising the child just for money.
Even if the Xu family had raised the child to get more money, this was not something to be openly discussed.
In front of Xu Qinghe, all of Gu Hai’s demeanor was gratitude. He stood up and bowed deeply to Xu Qinghe, saying, "I thank you on behalf of the child. Thank you for your nurturing kindness."
Gu Hai’s words were clear, emphatic, solemn, and sincere.
Xu Qinghe stood up in a flurry, trying to help him up, but as Gu Hai was wearing a black suit that looked expensive, and Xu Qinghe had just come back from work, he felt it inappropriate to touch him and simply said, "No, I took pity on the child and brought her back. I have three sons but no daughters. Nianhua, although not our biological child, is no different from one in our hearts."