Waiting for you at the place where you are reborn

Chapter 325 Be wise and protect yourself

"Uncle He——"

"I haven't seen you since you got married. Bring Xiaojing to my house for dinner later." He Feng said.

"Okay, I just got off work. I'll come over after I pick up Xiaojing."

I started the car and took a few steps when the phone rang. It was Fan Xueya.

"Minister Fang, let me tell you something."

"What's the news again?" Fang Zheng was already used to the gossip about Fan Xueya.

"Please pay attention to Minister Ruan. She has been in a bad mood recently. I drove her home today."

"What's wrong with her? I didn't hear her tell me." Fang Zheng asked.

"She didn't let me tell you." Fan Xueya said, "Anyway, just pay more attention to her."

Fang Zheng was confused, "What do you mean?"

"I won't say much. Don't tell anyone that I called you, otherwise what if the minister fires me?" Fan Xueya said and hung up the phone.

He stepped on the accelerator, parked the car, and prepared to get into the elevator, his mind still a little confused. He really didn't understand what Fan Xueya said.

When I walked out of the elevator, Ruan Xiaojing was walking out of her house.

When she saw him, she stuck to him, pulled his arm and said, "Fan Xueya told me about a really delicious pickled fish restaurant. I want to go and try it."

Fang Zheng wanted to ask her something, but when he saw that she looked relaxed, he thought that Fan Xueya was being mysterious again.

"Wait for me." Fang Zheng walked into the house and took out the gift he brought for He Feng last time he went to Yunnan. He pressed the down elevator button again and said to Ruan Xiaojing, "Uncle He said that we should go to his house for dinner."

Ruan Xiaojing frowned slightly, thinking about the pickled fish, and couldn't help swallowing, "Okay."

"Don't you want to go?" Fang Zheng asked.

Ruan Xiaojing shook her head, "I haven't been to Uncle He's house, of course I have."

Fang Zheng was driving, and Ruan Xiaojing was lazily leaning on the back of the passenger seat, quietly not saying a word.

After driving for a while and not hearing her voice, Fang Zheng thought she had fallen asleep. He turned his head to look at her and found that she was staring at him intently.

"Xiao Jing—" Fang Zheng called out, "Are you feeling a bit stressed out at work lately?"

"No." Ruan Xiaojing replied.

"Why do I feel like you're in a bad mood?" Fang Zheng said.

"No." Ruan Xiaojing's eyes were still on Fang Zheng's face.

Fang Zheng looked at her again with concern, "If you have any troubles at work, you can tell me and I will help you find a solution."

"Really not." said Ruan Xiaojing.

Soon, she said, "Fang Zheng - Uncle He gave you this name because he hoped you would have a strong character and become a real man."

Fang Zheng smiled faintly and said nothing.

Ruan Xiaojing continued reading: "Rhizoma Coptisae Rhizoma is extremely bitter in nature, and the opposite of bitterness is sweetness. Zhang Keyan, the name your father gave you, I also like it."

Fang Zheng looked back at her. She looked particularly charming with her lazy and gentle look. He said, "Xiao Jing - the outcome of what I am about to do is uncertain. If one day Song Siyao knew my true identity, he might kill me. I would be left with nothing or nowhere to go. You must protect yourself and distance yourself from me, saying that you know nothing about me."

Ruan Xiaojing's eyes flashed, "Yeah. I said, you lied to me."

"I'm sorry, my affairs shouldn't involve you."

Ruan Xiaojing's eyes became more gentle, and she smiled faintly, "I'm not that stupid. I pushed you back to Du Qingqing. Even if you have nothing, Du Qingqing will still wait for you."

"Xiao Jing--" Fang Zheng said, "I'm talking to you seriously, not joking."

"I knew from the beginning that your motives were not pure. I was willing to marry you." Ruan Xiaojing held his right hand that was usually on the gear lever. "I said it on the day of our wedding. You can't fight alone. You still have me."

Fang Zheng looked forward, "I can't be so selfish, and you can't be so sentimental."

Ruan Xiaojing pursed her lips, "If I marry you, I will be faithful to you forever, unless you don't want me anymore."

The car has entered He Feng's residential area, and Fang Zheng stopped the car in front of the gate of He Feng's villa.

After getting out of the car, he walked to the passenger door and held her hand. She leaned on his shoulder and looked up at him. "Whether you are Zhang Keyan or Fang Zheng, I am your wife."

At He Feng's house, you can smell the aroma of food as soon as you enter the house.

"Come in quickly," He Feng was particularly happy to see Fang Zheng, "Last time you said you would come over, I happened to be on a business trip. This delay has kept me waiting for a long time."

"Last time I wanted to send you Mu's embroidery and copper kettles, which are specialties of Lijiang Baisha Ancient Town. We brought them back on our honeymoon, and brought one each for you and Xiaojing's uncle." Fang Zheng handed the gift in his hand to He Feng.

"Okay." He Feng took the thing in his hand, "You are thoughtful."

Fang Jiahui smiled and said, "This is Xiaojing's first time at home. She seems to have gained some weight since we got married, and she looks better."

Ruan Xiaojing said: "Auntie, you have such a good temperament and look so young."

Fang Jiahui pulled Ruan Xiaojing to sit on the sofa, "Fang Zheng is like our own child, you must not be restrained."

Ruan Xiaojing smiled and nodded. Ever since she heard Fang Zheng tell her about his life story, she has become more fond of the He family. They are all good people, and it is thanks to them that Fang Zheng is here today.

"Where is Xinyan?" Fang Zheng asked.

"She should be here soon. She just got off work." He Feng said, "She came back with Song Yuzhe."

"She and Song Yuzhe—" Fang Zheng asked He Feng, "are they dating?"

He Feng shook his head. "You know Xinyan's personality. It's not like you don't know it yet."

As they were talking, the door opened and He Xinyan and Song Yuzhe walked into the room.

"Oh, you two busy people are here quite early," He Xinyan looked at Fang Zheng and Ruan Xiaojing, "When did you arrive?"

"Just arrived." Fang Zheng stood up and greeted Song Yuzhe, "Hello, Mr. Song."

Ruan Xiaojing also stood up and called out, "Mr. Song."

Song Yuzhe seemed to be in a particularly good mood. "You two are here? You two are very popular in Yide. I often hear my uncle praise you."

He Xinyan interjected, "Of course, they are working hard, and others can't do it."

The aunt in the kitchen came and called, "It's time to eat."

"Wash your hands and eat." Fang Jiahui stood up and shouted.

At the dinner table, Song Yuzhe sat next to He Xinyan, picking up dishes and serving soup, his desire to please her was obvious.

Fang Zheng thought of Song Simiao and He Feng. These two good friends of his father had deep feelings for their family and had long lost their resistance to Song Yuzhe. He naturally hoped that He Xinyan could be with Song Yuzhe and continue the friendship between the elders.

After dinner, everyone sat and chatted.

He Xinyan pulled Fang Zheng's clothes and walked into the study, closed the door and said, "I found something and I want to tell you."

"What's the matter?" Fang Zheng opened the study door. "It seems inappropriate for the two of us to have this conversation in the study."

He Xinyan closed the door again. "What are you afraid of? You're already married, who would be interested in you? What I'm talking about is very important."

"What did you hear again?" Fang Zheng asked.

"I didn't eavesdrop. Song Yuzhe told me." He Xinyan lowered the volume. "Two years ago, Song Simiao had someone kidnap Song Siyao."

"Why?" Fang Zheng asked.

"To get a prescription." said He Xinyan.

"What prescription?" Fang Zheng asked.

"I guess it's the Zhang family's prescription. Song Simiao has always believed that the prescription is in Song Siyao's hands." He Xinyan said.

Fang Zheng said: "Didn't Uncle He say that Song Simiao is timid by nature, so why would he kidnap Song Siyao? Why did he bring the prescription?"

He Xinyan shook her head and said, "I don't know either. Let me slowly get Song Yuzhe to talk."

"Is this why you're dating Song Yuzhe?" Fang Zheng asked.

"Of course there is a purpose, what else do you think?" He Xinyan said.

Fang Zheng was a little shocked. "He Xinyan, you don't have to worry about my affairs. I will check it myself. You are a girl, don't play with fire and get burned."

"Don't worry." He Xinyan smiled, "You do your thing, and I do mine."

He Feng pushed open the study door and said loudly, "What are you two talking about in private? Close the door. Xinyan, get out. I have something to talk to Fang Zheng about."

"Okay..." He Xinyan dragged out her voice, walked to the door of the study and said, "I'll make tea for you, you guys talk slowly."

He Feng invited Fang Zheng to sit on the wooden sofa. Looking at Fang Zheng, his face was full of love. "Fang Zheng, I can see that you and Ruan Xiaojing are living a happy life."

Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Yes, Xiaojing has a good personality."

He Feng said: "If I tell you that I hope you can forget the grudges of your parents, will you accept it?"

Fang Zheng looked at He Feng, "Why?"

He Feng hesitated and finally said, "Last week, I went to see your mother. Everyone said that she had lost her memory and had forgotten everything in the past."

The muscles on Fang Zheng's face twitched and he couldn't help but get excited when he mentioned his mother.

"I didn't expect that she would remember me." He Feng's eyes became sad: "She showed me a note that your father left before he died."

"What note?" Fang Zheng asked.

He Xinyan knocked on the door and came in with a tray in her hand. "Excuse me, I'll bring you some tea." As she spoke, her eyes quietly swept over the mobile phone in her father's hand.

Putting down the tray, she said, "Actually, I want to listen to your conversation, too."

He Feng waved at her, "Get out quickly, it's none of your business."

He Xinyan shrugged helplessly, turned around and walked out of the study and closed the door.

He Feng then felt relieved and handed the phone to Fang Zheng, saying: "This is the content of the note I took."

Fang Zheng looked at the photo on He Feng's mobile phone screen. After many years, although the note had turned yellow, it was still smooth, and it was obvious that his mother cherished the note.

On the note were a few short lines written in pen:

"Shunying, if anything happens to me, you should live a good life with Keyan by yourself. Don't investigate anything or pursue the truth. As long as Keyan can grow up safely, it will be the greatest comfort to the Zhang family."

"This was written by my father?" Fang Zheng asked.

He Feng nodded and looked at Fang Zheng worriedly. "Your father's wish is that you can grow up safely, and your mother has not completely forgotten the past. She is just following your father's instructions."

Fang Zheng lowered his eyes, his breathing gradually deepened, and he said in a hoarse voice: "From this note, it can be seen that my father knows everything."

He Feng said: "Your father's meaning is very clear. You have to live well for the Zhang family. So, don't think about finding out the truth anymore. It doesn't matter anymore. Even if you find out, it won't change anything."

Fang Zheng shook his head in resistance: "I have done a lot, I think I am about to achieve my goal."

"What is your goal?" He Feng asked, "Find the prescription, and then report Song Siyao? Say he stole the Zhang family's prescription? With Song Siyao's current status and position, can he still overturn a case that's been going on for more than 20 years? In the end, Song Siyao knows your identity and attacks you again?"

Fang Zheng clenched his hands. He knew that what He Feng said made sense, but he had done so much, sacrificing Du Qingqing, using Ruan Xiaojing, climbing up desperately, and winning Song Siyao's trust, wasn't it all for the purpose of being able to enter the R&D department and find an opportunity to take action?

If he gave up now, he would become a hypocrite who deceived everyone. His forehead was slightly sweaty and he was unwilling to accept He Feng's statement.

He Feng shouted, "Fang Zheng - Zhang Keyan - if you admit that you are the child of the Zhang family, you should do as your father instructed."

Fang Zheng insisted: "Uncle He, I need time to convince myself."

He Feng said: "Don't be stubborn. Although your mother thinks that Zhang Keyan is her son now, she still has hope to live, because you are still here, the real Zhang Keyan is still here. If something happens to you, your mother will really be left alone."

When Fang Zheng mentioned his mother, his heart ached. He had not yet recognized his mother, nor had he ever called her "Mom" in front of her. If he did nothing, he would always be able to look at his mother from afar, letting that person, Zhang Keyan, do what a son should do for him.

"I'll listen to you." Fang Zheng said dejectedly.

"Work hard and live a good life with Xiaojing." He Feng said, "Give birth to a child and leave blood for the Zhang family. Simple things are the happiest."

Walking out of the study, Fang Zheng's face was full of disappointment.

Ruan Xiaojing and Song Yuzhe were playing Go on the coffee table, He Xinyan was standing by and watching, and Fang Jiahui was sitting beside them peeling fruit for them.

Seeing them coming out, He Xinyan shouted, "Fang Zheng, come and see your wife. She plays chess well. Song Yuzhe has already lost a game."

Song Yuzhe looked at He Xinyan and said, "Don't decide the outcome based on just one round. This round isn't over yet."

"This game has a certain outcome." He Xinyan pointed at the chessboard with her slender fingers and looked at Song Yuzhe mockingly, "Don't you know what's going on?"

Ruan Xiaojing looked up at Fang Zheng and sensitively noticed that his expression was not right. It was not convenient to ask him anything because there were so many people around, so she lowered her head and continued playing chess.

As a result, Ruan Xiaojing's black chess still won this game.

He Xinyan shook her head. "Song Yuzhe, don't play chess with Ruan Xiaojing anymore. Her mental quality and IQ are both higher than yours. You are no match for her at all."

Song Yuzhe felt so embarrassed that his face had already fallen, but because the person who laughed at him was He Xinyan, he had to accept it with a smile.

"No way." Ruan Xiaojing said hurriedly: "Mr. Song is just thinking about you, so he is a little distracted."

Fang Zheng looked at Ruan Xiaojing and gave her an appreciative smile.