Plunder-Chapter 179: Searching for Relatives
On the passenger seat, Qiao En was replying to work messages on her phone when she looked up to see Zhou Jinโan dialing a number with a somber expression.
She got out of the car and walked towards him.
"Whatโs wrong?" ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ท๐ค๐ฟ๐๐ก.๐๐ค๐ถ
Zhou Jinโan sighed slightly, "This was Qiao Deโs doing."
Qiao Enโs heart sank as well.
Zhou Jinโan had expelled Qiao De from Nanchen, which wasnโt a mistake, as he was incompetent and unscrupulous, totally unsuitable for staying in Nanchen.
Yet, to resort to such extreme measures out of spite was truly baffling.
"Call the police."
As Qiao En spoke, she immediately dialed the police.
She had handled many such situations before and knew the procedures well.
Since this incident involved Zhou Jinโan, security was responsible for liaising with the police. The camera had recorded Qiao De puncturing the tire of Zhou Jinโanโs vehicle.
With the evidence indisputable, Qiao De was quickly taken away again.
The two changed cars and went to the hospital. Qiao Enโs burn was not serious, but Zhou Jinโan was anxious and had the doctor prescribe medication, insisting on accompanying her home to rest properly.
"I am the boss, you are the employee, I tell you to rest, and you should rest properly."
His tone was as persistent as a domineering CEO.
"If you keep indulging me like this, I will become willful."
Qiao En pouted in protest.
But Zhou Jinโan doted on her, "I allow you to be willful anytime, as long as you are happy."
"Really?"
"Really!"
Soon, Zhou Jinโan paid a heavy price for his promises.
Qiao En reached out and flicked Zhou Jinโanโs forehead hard.
Zhou Jinโanโs forehead was very smooth, and the playfulness inside Qiao En sprouted at that moment; suddenly, she really wanted to flick it with her finger.
"Hiss~"
Zhou Jinโan feigned pain, covering his forehead, showing a very uncomfortable expression.
"Arenโt you letting me be willful? Sorry, did I use too much force just now?"
"I was pretending."
Zhou Jinโan suddenly opened his hand, revealing a face full of triumphant smile.
He was used to being serious, maintaining a staid demeanor in front of everyone.
But in front of Qiao En, he suddenly wanted to tear off that mask.
"You lied to me?"
Qiao En exclaimed, poised to resist, but was pulled into Zhou Jinโanโs arms instead.
"Iโll deceive you for a lifetime."
As he spoke, he kissed her.
Such a kiss, gentle, sweet,
Qiao En felt a lightness in her heart like never before.
The two playfully went upstairs, but Qiao En unexpectedly encountered Qiaoโs mother outside the door.
Her face was full of tears, her eyes brimming with panic.
"Director Zhou."
Upon seeing Qiao En and Zhou Jinโan, she knelt down with a thud.
She hadnโt experienced much, and now with Qiao De in trouble, she recklessly wanted to save him.
Zhou Jinโan hadnโt even approached when Qiaoโs mother started knocking her head on the ground.
"Ah De is wrong, I apologize to you on his behalf. Itโs my fault, I didnโt raise him right."
As she spoke, she tried to slap her own cheek.
Qiao En rushed over and caught Qiaoโs motherโs wrist.
As their eyes met, pain was visible in Qiao Enโs eyes, while confusion filled Qiaoโs motherโs heart.
"Mrs. Qiao, please donโt do this, it will make Director Zhou very uncomfortable."
Rationality took over Qiao Enโs heart at that moment.
The way Qiao De had turned out, could it be unrelated to Mrs. Qiaoโs indulgence? Of course, it was related.
The saying goes, a doting mother ends up ruining her child, and he lost himself completely in that coddling.
"Yayun, please, help Ah De, will you? Heโs still young, he cannot go to jail, his life is still ahead of him, he shouldnโt ruin it like this."
Qiaoโs mother cried, her voice aged, muttering continuously.
Qiao En felt heartache, but she really didnโt know how to console Mrs. Qiao.
Zhou Jinโan walked over and pulled Qiao En close to him.
"Mrs. Qiao, you shouldnโt be coming to me now, asking me to spare him. You, as a mother, know very well the kind of person Qiao De is,"
he said as he gestured to Qiao Enโs hand in front of her.
"I fulfilled all the promises I made to you. Itโs his own fault for not cherishing the opportunities. He might be young, but he shouldnโt be heading down the wrong path forever, donโt you think?"
Zhou Jinโan didnโt entangle further with Qiaoโs mother; he signaled Qiao En to open the door.
But just as the door was about to close, Qiaoโs mother reached out and grabbed it.
"Director Zhou, donโt you want to know who Enyaโs biological parents are? I can tell you. If I reveal the truth, will you let Ah De go?"
She clung to it like a lifeline, refusing to let go.
Qiao Enโs body stiffened, and she was stunned.
"Who are they?"
she blurted out.
Zhou Jinโan held her tighter, patted Qiao Enโs arm, "Go inside first, Iโll be right back."
As he spoke, he pushed Qiao En inside and gently shut the door.
"Iโll give you one chance."
Tears of gratitude streamed down Qiao Enโs face, and she no longer concealed anything.
"They... they seem to have come from Gu Yuan. I know the womanโs last name is Jiang, her name is Jiang Caiyun. The man, I donโt know his name; I just heard her calling him Brother Gang. Director Zhou, thatโs all I know, I havenโt hidden anything from you."
"Please, I beg you to show mercy just this once and let Ah De go. I promise you, I will discipline him well and make sure he wonโt commit any more offenses,"
Qiaoโs mother pleaded again.
Zhou Jinโanโs eyes darkened, "Once I find the couple you mentioned, I will naturally let Qiao De go. You should go back now, and donโt come here again."
Qiaoโs mother still wanted to beg, but Zhou Jinโan opened the door and stepped inside.
The door closed, and Qiao En stood in front of him.
Her face was very pale, with her arms crossed and her eyes empty.
"Did you find my biological parents?"
she asked with a choked voice.
It had been twenty-five years, and it was the first time she had heard any news of that couple.
Zhou Jinโan didnโt hide anything, he walked towards Qiao En, pulled her into his embrace, and gently patted her back.
"Yes, we found them. I promised you I would help you find them. Now that we have their information, I will immediately send someone to bring them to Rong City."
But Qiao En shook her head.
"No, I want to meet them."
She had too many emotions bottled up inside her, and she had to see them, to understand who they really were, and why they made the decision to abandon her.
"Iโll accompany you,"
Zhou Jinโan said emphatically.
That day, Cheng Lu drove, and Zhou Jinโan took Qiao En on the road to Gu Yuan.
Before setting off, Zhou Jinโan had already sent someone to gather information.
Gu Yuan was not large, and Qiao En had stayed there for half a year; finding people was not difficult.
However, finding someone from twenty-five years ago was definitely not easy.
The journey was long, and it started raining just as Qiao En arrived.
Cheng Lu had booked a hotel in advance, but just as they were about to arrive, Qiao En disagreed.
"I know a place where we can stay."
She didnโt say that she owned a small house there.
When Cheng Lu drove there, the lights were on in the courtyard.
Qiao En took out the keys, opened the courtyard gate, and led Zhou Jinโan inside.
"What is this place?"
Zhou Jinโan asked suspiciously.
His tall figure wrapped around Qiao En, one hand holding her close, the other holding an umbrella over her, shielding her completely from the rain while his own arm was soaking wet.
"My home,"
Qiao En said softly.
Zhou Jinโanโs eyes narrowed immediately.
His heart, which had been heavy, suddenly felt lighter.
"You actually have a home here? I had no idea."
The courtyard was small but quaint.
"Thereโs a lot you donโt know!"
Qiao En said as she went to open the door.
Suddenly, the door was pulled open from the inside, and a familiar face appeared before her.
