She reacted quickly, running joyfully toward Shu Ying and Wen Shuren: “Teachers, why are you at Grandma Qu’s house?”
Shu Ying’s eyes were slightly red, though not noticeably so.
Tang Heping spoke from the side: “Xiao Dai is back. This is your grandmother’s daughter and son-in-law.”
Wen Zhile looked completely astonished.
“Zhizhi.” Shu Ying approached the young girl, her voice slightly choked.
She composed herself, glancing at the pile of items Shu Cheng’an had brought in: “Do you have enough money? If not, I can give you more.”
Wen Zhile paused briefly, avoiding her gaze: “It’s enough, I still have some.”
Wen Shuren noticed something, as did Tang Heping and Shu Ying—the child seemed to have unspoken difficulties regarding money.
They all chose not to pry, but Shu Cheng’an asked directly.
Wen Zhile: Truly my tactless but well-meaning cousin.
“I… I actually took money from home.” The young girl lowered her head, tears falling to the ground one by one. “That day I said I didn’t want to get married, my mother hit me. While hitting me, she cursed and accidentally revealed that I’m not their biological daughter.”
“My biological parents had given them some money, so when I ran away, I found that money and took it with me.” Wen Zhile’s crying grew more heartfelt and sorrowful as she spoke.
Shu Ying held her heartache.
“Child, we have something to tell you.”
Her and Wen Shuren’s purpose in coming today was to tell their daughter the truth.
This matter couldn’t be delayed.
Wen Zhile stopped crying, nestling in her embrace.
Wen Shuren stepped forward and carefully explained the entire story from beginning to end.
By the time he finished, nearly half an hour had passed.
Shu Ying gently wiped her daughter’s tears: “Do you have a triangular pink birthmark on your leg?”
The teary-eyed girl nodded.
Tang Heping recalled unintentionally glimpsing the birthmark while checking her scars. Frowning, she wanted to speak but hesitated to bring it up in front of Wen Zhile.
“Cheng’an, take your sister to wash her face.”
Shu Cheng’an had the same thought and immediately led Wen Zhile away.
Only then did Tang Heping ask: “Since the child has a birthmark, how could you have mistaken her identity back then?”
“Could it be that the Dai family’s child also has an identical birthmark on her leg?”
“Yes, sister-in-law. I only took the child after seeing it with my own eyes.” Shu Ying said, “After meeting Zhizhi, I found an opportunity to carefully examine Wen Nuan… Dai Nuan’s birthmark. Her birthmark is fake—it washes off with water.”
Tang Heping’s expression darkened: “This means Dai Nuan has known since childhood that she isn’t the Wen family’s child.”
“No wonder she’s never been close to her grandmother or us as a couple.”
“Xiao Ying, it’s best to send such a scheming child back as soon as possible.”
“As for the Dai family—they deliberately switched the children and abused Zhizhi. They must face consequences.”
“Mom, Aunt, Uncle, leave this to me.” Shu Cheng’an returned, clenching his fists tightly. “I’ll take people to Jianghe Village immediately to arrest them.”
Wen Shuren spoke up: “Cheng’an, the police need evidence to make arrests. If you go recklessly, it could backfire—not only implicating you but also your father.”
He looked at Tang Heping: “Sister-in-law, we need you and brother to help obtain the most crucial evidence.”
Tang Heping had a sudden realization: “You mean the DNA test?”
“Yes.”
Tang Heping agreed immediately: “Alright, I’ll get it done as soon as possible!”
Jingzhou Military General Hospital, first-floor lobby.
Shu Ye helped Qu Jinghong sit down.
Qu Jinghong turned to look at him: “Can you tell me now? What matter requires bringing me to the hospital to discuss?”
“Mom, the child renting your house is your biological granddaughter.”
Qu Jinghong showed no reaction upon hearing this. Only after a long pause did her eyelashes flutter slightly: “Say that again.”
Shu Ye grew somewhat nervous: “Dai Zhi is Xiao Ying’s biological daughter. The one brought home that year was a fake—the Dai Family deliberately switched their own daughter with Zhi Zhi.”
Qu Jinghong grabbed him and stood up, mustering all her strength to take a step.
Shu Ye hurriedly supported her: “Mom, where are you going?”
Qu Jinghong spoke louder than ever before: “Where else? To see my granddaughter!”