Chapter 11 The Truth of That Year

Bai Yurou walked in, at a height of one meter sixty, dressed in a white dress, with long straight black hair. Her features were not strikingly beautiful, but she wore a smile that was extremely gentle, instantly making her seem like a delicate little sister.

Bai Yurou pretended not to know Nan Qiao's identity and upon entering, she walked over to Chen Xinwan with a smile, taking her arm and acting coquettishly, "Mom, did you have the designer send me some clothes again? Actually, I have a lot of clothes; you don't need to buy more."

Chen Xinwan looked at Bai Yurou affectionately and with some surprise, "Yurou, why didn't you tell us you were coming back in advance, so I could have the driver pick you up?"

"I wanted to surprise you both. The food overseas is too awful, nowhere near as delicious as the meals at home. As soon as I finished the exchange event, I rushed back here, hoping to surprise you and dad before you woke up."

Chen Xinwan affectionately patted her arm, "You child."

Bai Yurou looked at Nan Qiao with surprise, sizing her up with a scrutinizing gaze, "Mom, who is this?"

Chen Xinwan had Nan Qiao and Bai Yurou sit down and explained the situation to Bai Yurou.

Bai Yurou felt like the sky was falling, panic-stricken and terrified.

"I'm not the Bai Family's child? How can I not be the Bai Family's child..." Bai Yurou's eyes filled with moisture, and tears streamed down her face.

She was very adept at seizing this kind of emotion. Chen Xinwan held her hand, speaking in a gentle voice to soothe her agitated state, "Yurou, we've looked into your background, and your family is no longer around. From now on, you're still my daughter, you will continue to live in the Bai Family's home, and I will still treat you as my own."

Looking at Nan Qiao, her gaze was affectionate and indulgent.

"Now that we've found Qiaoqiao, and she is a bit older than you, you'll have to call her 'sister' from now on."

When Chen Xinwan had both of them undergo DNA testing, it was also confirmed that Bai Yurou's birth came five minutes later than Nan Qiao's.

Bai Yurou knew that everything had changed.

Now that their biological daughter had been found, would Chen Xinwan and Bai Zhenyang really treat her as their own?

She didn't believe it!

Although Bai Yurou's heart was full of tumult, her expression remained as pitiable as ever.

Bai Yurou lowered her eyes, biting her red lips, overwhelmed by mixed emotions, unable to accept the current situation.

How could this be?

How could she not be the daughter of the wealthiest family?

If this news got out, she would certainly be mocked by those rich young ladies!

Bai Yurou used to be so haughty; she never paid any heed to these people, her innate pride always made her feel superior.

But now, she felt as if a huge stone was pressing down on her, unable to breathe, at a dead end.

No, she couldn't let others find out this news! Absolutely not!

If that person found out, he would surely abandon her!

Bai Yurou raised her head, her wet eyes as innocent and harmless as a deer's, "Mom, how much I wish I were your daughter. But now you tell me that I'm not a child of the Bai Family. Mom, I should leave, now that sister is back, you are the real family. Sister... needs you more than I do."

Nan Qiao: ??

She quietly watched Bai Yurou's performance, always feeling that her grandmother's situation couldn't be unrelated to her.

Without evidence, Nan Qiao dared not jump to conclusions; she would wait for the results of the investigation.

Nan Qiao's face was peach-like, her bright large eyes blinked, as pure as water, "Little sister, what do you mean by this? I didn't say I don't welcome you. The family has raised you for so long; how can there be no affection? Even if we raised a kitten or puppy, there would be affection, so how could we kick you out? I'm not such a heartless person."

Bai Yurou: ??

Wasn't it said that Nan Qiao was an unsophisticated country bumpkin? How could she know how to make tea??

Bai Yurou was taken aback by Nan Qiao's question and felt a bit angry.

Chen Xinwan patted the back of Bai Yurou's hand and said, "Qiaoqiao is right, why would we kick you out? You're the child I've watched grow up; you will continue to live here, just like before."

Bai Yurou was put in her place, and could only agree tearfully, "Thank you, Mom; thank you, Sister."

"Poor thing," her appearance was such that no one could find fault.

The maid came over and said, "Madam, is it time for dinner?"

"Let's eat, Qiaoqiao just woke up and must be hungry. Yurou just got back too, let's start the meal quickly."

Chen Xinwan evenly poured a bowl of water, yet it made Bai Yurou feel that Chen Xinwan, now with her own daughter, focused all her attention on her.

But she forgot that Nan Qiao had spent eighteen years without the companionship of her parents, and she must be in even greater need of companionship and care now.

Jealousy prevented Bai Yurou from eating.

"Mom, I'm feeling a bit tired, I want to go to sleep first, you guys eat."

Chen Xinwan simply thought she was too tired from the flight and nodded affectionately: "Then go to sleep, get some good rest."

Not long after Bai Yurou went upstairs, Bai Zhenyang got up.

"Qiaoqiao, Daddy woke up late. Luckily, you all haven't finished eating yet." He almost missed the chance to have breakfast with his precious daughter!

Chen Xinwan playfully glared at him: "You've been sleeping in a lot lately. Qiaoqiao has been up for a long time, and you're just getting out of bed."

When she heard about Bai Zhenyang's excessive sleepiness, Nan Qiao unconsciously frowned.

Bai Zhenyang sat down and Nan Qiao, lowering her voice, said, "Let me take your pulse."

Bai Zhenyang sat up straight, positioning his arm to make it easy for Nan Qiao to take his pulse.

Chen Xinwan also held her breath, afraid to disturb Nan Qiao's examination.

After a moment, Nan Qiao's fingertips left the pulse point on Bai Zhenyang's wrist.

Bai Zhenyang asked cautiously, "Darling daughter, I'm okay, right?"

He had just found his daughter and wanted to spend more time with her. He really hoped nothing was wrong with him!

Nan Qiao smiled and said, "Do you trust me?"

Bai Zhenyang replied seriously and meticulously, "You're my daughter, of course, I trust you. Besides, with your excellent medical skills, I have no doubt."

Last night, Bai Zhenyang had an old traditional Chinese doctor check on the old lady, and sure enough, she had been poisoned.

The old doctor couldn't cure her, which was chilling to Bai Zhenyang's heart.

That's why he believed even more in his precious daughter, Nan Qiao. If Qiaoqiao said it, it must be true!

Nan Qiao smiled slightly: "Thank you for your trust. There is indeed a slight problem with your body, but don't worry. In a while, I'll go out and prepare a prescription for you. With the right medication and care, there should be no issues."

Bai Zhenyang praised her with a smile, "Qiaoqiao, you're amazing. They say a daughter is like a little padded jacket for her father, and that saying is certainly true."

Compared to his sons, Bai Zhenyang preferred his daughter, who knew how to care for her father, unlike those three brats!

Chen Xinwan offered her arm as well: "Darling daughter, can you take my pulse too, Qiaoqiao? I feel like my sleep hasn't been great lately."

She wanted her precious daughter's care, too.

Watching her father and mother compete for affection, Nan Qiao's lips curved up involuntarily, making her look even more lively and charming.

An eighteen-year-old girl, so tender she seemed like water might drip from her, her lips upturned, full of youthful vigor.

Nan Qiao's fingertips fell on Chen Xinwan's wrist, her expression grave, causing Chen Xinwan to suddenly fear she had some terrible illness.

Could it be?

Surely she didn't actually have some terminal disease?

Bai Zhenyang's face turned serious as well, mirroring Nan Qiao's, they truly looked like father and daughter.

Chen Xinwan asked cautiously, "Darling daughter, is my health in that bad of a shape?"