The couple looked at the bottom of the document together. After seeing the result, they thought to themselves, “As expected.” This conclusion was anticipated for them.
The Shu and Wen families had long confirmed that Wen Zhile was their daughter. The DNA test was conducted to provide evidence for the public security department.
Tang Heping cheerfully took off her white coat: “I’m going to Grandma’s tonight to have dinner with my niece.”
“We’re going too.” Shu Ying put the document into Wen Shuren’s briefcase and linked arms with her sister-in-law. “Sister-in-law, let’s go to the market to buy some vegetables and meat. We’ll prepare a special meal for Zhizhi and Mom tonight.”
“Old Wen, drive us there.”
Wen Shuren took off his glasses and wiped the lenses with the hem of his short-sleeved cotton shirt: “Alright.”
In the afternoon, after completing a set of problems, Wen Zhile went out for a stroll with Qu Jinghong.
The weather was getting hotter, but she still insisted on wearing a jacket whenever she went out.
Although she had switched from sportswear to a thin jacket, she still ended up sweating all over. As soon as she returned to the courtyard, she rushed into the bathroom.
By the time she finished showering and came out, Wen Shuren and the others had already arrived.
Shu Cheng’an and Shu Ye arrived half an hour late, bringing good news with them.
“I’ve already had Zhang Danhua, Dai Rong, and Dai Guangzong arrested.”
Shu Cheng’an had accumulated a lot of anger during these days of gathering evidence, which was finally released now: “The evidence of them maliciously swapping children and the evidence of their abuse, along with witness statements, are all in place. My colleagues are preparing to interrogate them overnight.”
“Cousin, don’t worry. I will definitely bring those who bullied you to justice! I’ll get revenge for you.”
Wen Zhile curved her lips into a sweet smile: “Thank you, cousin.”
“Uncle, aunt, thank you too.”
Shu Ye and Tang Heping were both experts at disciplining people in the military and their workplaces, but now they were blushing at their niece’s sincere gratitude: “We’re family, no need for thanks.”
Having a daughter really is better.
Tang Heping glanced at the tall Shu Cheng’an and began to envy her sister-in-law. After a moment, she picked up the ingredients and headed to the kitchen.
Wen Zhile wanted to go in and help, but as soon as she stepped into the kitchen doorway, she was shooed out by the two couples and her cousin. She had no choice but to go keep Grandma company.
With the three members of the Dai Family dealt with, it was time to address Wen Nuan.
The next day was Sunday, and Jingzhou City No. 1 Middle School was on break.
Shu Cheng’an didn’t want to see Wen Nuan, so he went directly to the public security bureau. Shu Ying and her husband went home together with Tang Heping and her husband.
Wen Zhile went with them too.
When they returned home, Wen Nuan was in the living room eating snacks and watching TV.
Hearing the door open, she turned to look: “Mom, Dad, Uncle, Aunt, why are you all back together?”
“Who’s that behind you?”
Wen Zhile took a few steps forward, revealing her face.
Wen Nuan’s expression stiffened almost imperceptibly before she asked with a smile: “Mom, Dad, who is she?”
Wen Zhile’s gaze fell on her face.
[Dai Nuan’s reaction just now was unusual.]
The young girl silently noted “Hmm”: “Does Dai Nuan seem to recognize me?”
But in this lifetime, Dai Nuan and she had only met before the age of three and had never seen each other since. She shouldn’t recognize her.
Wen Zhile noticed that a Hong Kong drama was playing on TV, and the snacks on the coffee table were KFC, imported potato chips, and Coke.
“Her name is Dai Zhi,” Shu Ying spoke up. “Do you know her?”
Wen Nuan stood up from the sofa and walked toward them: “I don’t know her. Mom, is she our relative? Why did you and Dad bring her home?”
Shu Ying avoided her outstretched hand: “Then do you know Dai Rong and Zhang Danhua?”
Wen Nuan’s hand froze, then she lowered it, answering nonchalantly: “Aren’t they mom’s distant cousin and her husband? What’s wrong?”
Tang Heping observed Wen Nuan from a bystander’s perspective, her brow furrowed tightly: “Wen Nuan, stop pretending.”
“Zhang Danhua and Dai Rong are your biological parents. Dai Zhi is the Wen family daughter you swapped with, and you are the Dai Family daughter.”
Tang Heping gripped Wen Nuan’s hand: “Are you really unaware of these things?”
“Come with me.” She pulled Wen Nuan toward her bedroom.
Wen Nuan struggled fiercely: “Aunt, what are you talking about? I don’t understand. Mom, Dad, Uncle, aren’t you going to stop Aunt?”
Shu Ying followed closely behind.
No matter what Wen Nuan said, she couldn’t break free.
Having lived thirteen pampered years in the Wen Family without doing any manual work, her strength was far inferior to Tang Heping’s, who regularly participated in training.
Wen Zhile quietly followed them.
As the bedroom door closed, Tang Heping pulled Wen Nuan to the bedside: “Xiao Ying, close the curtains.”
“Nuan Nuan, if you claim ignorance, then let your aunt check your birthmark.”
“Your mother saw the birthmark on your leg the day you returned, and has seen it several times over the years. Whether you’re lying will be revealed once we examine the birthmark.”
With the curtains drawn, the room darkened. Wen Nuan looked fearfully at Tang Heping: “Mom, what is Aunt talking about?”
Wen Zhile stood by the door, remaining silent.
She had been observing Dai Nuan since earlier.
Shu Ying picked up the half-full water glass from the bedside table: “Sister-in-law, let me do it.”
The birthmark was near the upper thigh. Since Wen Nuan was wearing a skirt today, it would be visible just by lifting the hem.
When lifted, there was indeed a birthmark.
Wen Nuan burst into tears: “You all see it? There’s a birthmark! Mom, Aunt, what’s wrong with you today? Who exactly has been telling you things? How can you believe outsiders over me?”
Tang Heping looked somewhat exasperated: “The birthmark alone isn’t enough. We need to check if it can be wiped off.”
She took the water glass and poured water over the birthmark, then grabbed a nearby pillow towel.
Panic flashed in Wen Nuan’s eyes: “Aunt, don’t touch me!”