Chapter 1044

Zhang Yang nodded. His curiosity was somewhat satisfied, but there were still many things that puzzled him. What kind of relationship did Xiao Guocheng and Meng Chuanmei reach? Is it as pure as what he said? But there is one thing Zhang Yang can be sure that both of them hide this relationship very well. I have never heard anyone mention the story between them before. Please remember

Xiao Guocheng turned around and looked at the Buddhist beads on the table and said, "There were these Buddhist beads that she gave to me when I returned to China in 1968. Seven years ago, the Buddhist beads were lost and never appeared again. I didn't expect that the Buddhist beads would return to her hands..."

Zhang Yang picked up the string of Buddhist beads and said, "That is to say, you have worn these strings of Buddhist beads for twenty years?"

Xiao Guocheng was stunned for a moment, then nodded again and said, "Not bad!" He admitted that he had worn these Buddhist beads for twenty years, which was equivalent to admitting that he had never forgotten Meng Chuanmei in his heart for the past twenty years.

Zhang Yang said: "Is this string of Buddhist beads really not what you gave to her?"

Xiao Guocheng shook his head and said, "You can check my report records back then, because I also report the case specifically to this string of Buddhist beads. The local police department has my report records."

Zhang Yang said: "Mr. Xiao, thank you for your trust in me and told me so much."

Xiao Guocheng said calmly: "I believe you are an upright young man. Fate is a very wonderful thing. I don't know why I can tell you so much."

Zhang Yang said: "Mr. Xiao, don't worry, I will keep the secrets strictly when you tell me these things."

Xiao Guocheng said: "I just hope that the deceased will not be guessed because of some things that make things happen." He pointed to the string of Buddhist beads and said: "I have a request..."

Zhang Yang shook his head and said without waiting for him to finish his words: "No!"

Xiao Guocheng frowned and said, "You don't know what I said, so you rejected me? I didn't want to ask for this string of Buddhist beads. I just want to borrow them for a few days, recite the Buddhist scriptures, and save the deceased."

Zhang Yang took out a lead box from his handbag and put it in front of Xiao Guocheng. After opening it, he placed the Buddhist beads in it. He pointed to the box and said, "Does Mr. Xiao know the function of this box?"

Xiao Guocheng shook his head. The box was square and plain, and there was no minimum decoration. I wonder why Zhang Yang took out such an ordinary box.

Zhang Yang said: "This is a lead box, which is used to isolate radiation. Aunt Meng was infected with a very serious radiation disease before her death."

Xiao Guocheng said in surprise: "Are you saying there is something wrong with the Buddhist beads?"

Zhang Yang nodded and said, "Buddhist beads contain a large amount of radioactive element cesium. You just said that you have worn it for twenty years since 1968. If Buddhist beads contained radioactive elements at that time, I'm afraid there would be something wrong with your body."

Xiao Guocheng whispered: "Did someone tamper with the Buddhist beads?"

Zhang Yang said: "This is very likely. I have contacted relevant experts to identify the string of Buddhist beads. When I go to Dongjiang at the end of the month, I will find the results. Although there is no result yet, I guess this string of Buddhist beads has been tampered with by someone."

Xiao Guocheng's eyes were filled with sadness: "If the Buddhist beads were tampered with, then who actually gave these Buddhist beads to her?"

Zhang Yang said, "According to Master Dingxian, he is a middle-aged lady." He paused and said, "The person who gave Aunt Meng Buddhist beads must have a very good understanding of her, knowing the meaning of this string of Buddhist beads to her, and knowing that Aunt Meng must have cherished this string of Buddhist beads because of a knot that cannot be untied in her heart, and even calculated that she would carry the Buddhist beads with her at all times."

Xiao Guocheng's hands were already tightly clenched together, and his voice trembled with anger: "Someone wants to murder her..."

Zhang Yang said: "I didn't tell many people about this, and even Aunt Meng's family doesn't know the specific inside story."

Xiao Guocheng said: "If someone uses such despicable means to harm her, I will be the first to let this person go!" After he finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Yang and said: "Have you suspected me too?"

Official Zhang nodded without any concealment and said, "I have doubted it, even now I can't completely let go of my doubts about you."

Xiao Guocheng said: "If I were you, I would still have doubts."

Zhang Yang said: "I must find out this matter!"

Xiao Guocheng said: "Even if you don't go to investigate, I will track it down to the end!"

Zhang Yang said: "Mr. Xiao, I have a heartless request."

Xiao Guocheng said: "Just say whatever you have. If I can do it, I will definitely cooperate with you."

Zhang Yang said: "It's not a difficult thing for you. I want to borrow a tube of blood from you."

The purpose of Zhang Daguan’s blood was to find out whether he and Qiao Mengyuan had a blood relationship. Xiao Guocheng vaguely guessed that Zhang Yang must have an intention, but he did not guess the specific purpose of Zhang Yang’s blood collection. He nodded and said, “Yes!”

After Zhang Yang left, Xiao Guocheng was still in deep sadness. Xiao Meihong saw his uncle's depression, came behind him, took the initiative to massage his shoulders, and said softly: "Uncle, are you worried about your health?"

Xiao Guocheng said: "Life and death have fate and wealth are in heaven. I have long regarded life and death indifferently. As long as I can die with dignity, what's there to be afraid of?"

Xiao Meihong said: "You seem to be able to talk to Zhang Yang."

Xiao Guocheng smiled indifferently and said, "He is a unique young man, you should know him better than me."

Xiao Meihong smiled and shook her head and said, "I don't know him any more. He looks cynical on the surface, but many things are hidden deep in his heart. When interacting with ordinary people, it is always the same as the characteristics of officials."

Xiao Guocheng suddenly said: "Your relationship with Qiao Mengyuan seems to be very good."

Xiao Meihong nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Her mother passed away. Have you ever been to express my condolences?"

Xiao Meihong said in surprise: "What? I don't know at all!"

Regarding the death of Meng Chuanmei, the Qiao family and the Meng family reached a tacit understanding, and both parties agreed to handle it in a low-key manner. Therefore, except for the two families, no outsiders attended Meng Chuanmei's funeral. After the first seventh year, Qiao Pengju returned to the United States. His business there had just started and he had been away for a long time this time.

The Qiao Meng family seemed to have returned to their former peace again. Most people's lives have not changed because of Meng Chuanmei's departure. Qiao Mengyuan was the one who was most affected. After the first seventh year, she left the Qiao family with her suitcase. Before leaving, she came to her grandfather to say goodbye.

Old Qiao sat in the sun, looking motionless at the rocks in the courtyard. His people were like stones, as if all their vitality was steamed by the sun.

Qiao Mengyuan put the trolley box aside, came to her grandfather and squatted down, holding her thin hands.

Old Qiao grabbed her hand, pursed her lips, and a deep reluctance appeared in her deep eyes: "Mengyuan, are you leaving too?"

Qiao Mengyuan smiled and said, "Grandpa, do you want me to stay at home forever?"

Old Qiao nodded and sighed: "Let's go, you are all older. When you were young, grandpa could still chase you wherever you went, but now I am old and can no longer catch up with you." Old Qiao's words showed deep sadness and helplessness.

Qiao Mengyuan looked at her grandfather's lost expression and felt extremely sad. She didn't want to leave her grandfather, but since her mother passed away, she felt restless in this family, and always felt an invisible pressure that was oppressing her. She didn't even know how to face her former family. Her grandfather undoubtedly loved her. But if her grandfather knew the truth, if he knew that the granddaughter who had given so much care and love was not the son's biological flesh, could he still treat herself like before? Will he think that his existence is a shame to the Qiao family? Qiao Mengyuan dared not think and did not want to think, but this idea torture her all the time, making her feel in pain. This is the real reason why she chose to stay away from her. Qiao Mengyuan said softly: "Grandpa, give me some time."

Mr. Qiao said: "For my age, the most precious thing in the world is time. When people get old, they always think that their children and grandchildren are always by their side. No matter what fame, fortune and ambition are important."

"Grandpa..." Qiao Mengyuan's eyes turned red.

Old Qiao smiled, he reached out to touch his granddaughter's face, and said softly: "Be good, grandpa knows that he is selfish, but I really hope you don't leave too long. I'm worried that when you children come back next time, I'll be too old to recognize my children and grandchildren..."

Two lines of crystal tears slid down Qiao Mengyuan's pretty face.

Mr. Qiao said: "Good granddaughter, where are you going? Never go too far like Pengju."

Qiao Mengyuan held grandpa's hand and pressed her face tightly against his palm: "Grandpa, I promise you that I won't go far, someone will ask me to be an official."

"Be an official?"

When Mr. Qiao heard this, he felt energetic, but his expression was full of disbelief. With his understanding of his granddaughter, he had never seen that she had any signs of entering the official career.

Qiao Mengyuan smiled gently and said, "It's Zhang Yang. He asked me to go to Binhai Free Trade Zone to be responsible for investment promotion. I don't have any serious business to do now, so I can try it. First, I will help him and give him a favor. Second, I will devote myself to work and may relieve my mood."

When Mr. Qiao heard that his granddaughter was not going to go far away, he felt relieved. He angrily said, "You girl, didn't say it earlier, which made me, the old man, feel scared. It turned out that he was going to Zhangyang's place, go, go, our family owed this kid a lot of favors, so you can make some compensation."

When Qiao Mengyuan heard this, her heart couldn't help but thrust. What did grandpa mean? Could it be that he had long seen the ambiguous relationship between himself and Zhang Yang?

I wish all book friends a happy Double Ninth Festival, spend time with the elderly at home and take the time to climb the mountain. Octopus will update two couplets today, and go hiking with friends tonight!
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