Plunder-Chapter 220 His Father
"We have already collected your toothbrush for DNA testing, the results will come out soon. In the meantime, you had better think about how you’re going to face this child."
Zhou Jin’an said, rising to his feet.
Qiao En left with Qiqi in tow, his face a picture of bewilderment, clutching a lollipop that he ate with particular joy.
"Jin’an, come back, don’t go."
An Kexin panicked a bit, pounding on the table, trying to keep Zhou Jin’an from leaving.
But no one stopped for her.
Upon returning from the detention center, the group went straight home.
On the way, Qiqi fell asleep.
Qiao En cradled his petite body, her eyes brimming with maternal warmth and tenderness.
"Qiqi is so pitiful."
She said sincerely.
Su Nian had been caught, and An Kexin was facing legal penalties. What would become of this five-year-old’s life moving forward?
"Yes, he’s only five."
Zhou Jin’an also remarked thoughtfully.
"How about we adopt the child?"
Qiao En suggested on a whim.
Zhou Jin’an furrowed his brows, an instinctive voice inside him saying "no".
"Let’s consider this matter carefully first."
The reason for caution mainly had to do with the two women connected to Qiqi.
Zhou Jin’an worried that one day when they got out of that place, they might come back to harm Qiao En.
Now, she was his entire world, and all his decisions were made with her at the forefront.
Qiao En did not insist any further.
When they got home, Auntie Jiang had been anxiously waiting in the yard.
As soon as the Maybach stopped, she hurried to the car door.
"Qiqi."
As the car door opened, Auntie Jiang embraced the sleeping child, holding her tight in her arms.
"Please let me take care of Qiqi. I have packed my things, and in a moment, I will take Qiqi back to Gu Yuan. I won’t let anyone trouble you."
Auntie Jiang said and walked towards the house.
She soon came out with a suitcase in hand.
Qiao En hastily stopped her.
"Mom, what are you doing?"
Zhou Jin’an also blocked her path, "Mom, please remain calm; you can’t take the child away."
"Why can’t I? He’s my daughter’s son, my grandson."
Auntie Jiang was so agitated that her eyes began to redden.
Zhou Jin’an took a deep breath, understanding Auntie Jiang’s feelings. However, he still had to state the facts.
"This child is not Su Nian’s. He’s An Kexin’s child; you are not his grandmother."
"What?"
Auntie Jiang asked in surprise.
"Mom, let’s go inside first, and I’ll explain everything slowly."
Qiao En took the suitcase from Auntie Jiang’s hand and supported her arm.
Once inside, Qiao En laid out the whole situation in detail.
Auntie Jiang was stunned, "Why is this child so unlucky? Born away from his biological mother, and what about his father?"
Perhaps only An Kexin knew the answer to that question, or maybe even she could not remember.
"Mom, for the time being, let Qiqi stay with us here. Once we find his biological father, we will respect his and Qiqi’s decision, alright?"
Auntie Jiang was reluctant but nodded her head.
Later, Qiqi woke up.
Upon awakening, the first thing he did was cry for his mother, and Auntie Jiang held him for a long time, unable to soothe him.
Qiqi cried, and Auntie Jiang cried along with him.
Qiao En was heartbroken.
"Why don’t we have Detective Wu look into this matter? Maybe he can find the child’s father."
Zhou Jin’an leaned on the chair back in the study, his brow furrowed intensely.
"Tonight, you’ll accompany me to see Chen Yin, perhaps she knows."
Qiao En didn’t reject Zhou Jin’an’s decision.
That night, they arrived once more at the detention center.
When Chen Yin was brought out, she had a cold smile on her lips.
"Why? Coming here so late, are you looking to apologize? Or is there something you need from me?"
Zhou Jin’an and Qiao En took seats across from her.
Qiao En’s gaze, tranquil as water, fell upon Chen Yin in her yellow vest. She was clearly afraid, yet tried to maintain a defiant air.
"We’re here to talk about Qiqi."
Qiao En had just begun to speak when Chen Yin laughed again, this time with even more smugness.
"What do you want to know? However, I might not necessarily tell you," she said.
She placed herself on a metaphorical pedestal.
It was then that Zhou Jin’an spoke, "Where did you take him from?"
Chen Yin fixed her gaze steadily on Zhou Jin’an’s face, leaning forward involuntarily.
"Are you eager to find out?"
"Do you realize that kidnapping children is an aggravated crime?"
Zhou Jin’an’s voice was firm and resolute.
Chen Yin’s smile faded from the corners of her lips, "Do you have evidence? Without evidence, could I accuse you of slander?"
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Zhou Jin’an wanted to say more, but Qiao En held onto his wrist.
She signaled that she would take the lead in speaking.
"We want to help you."
"Sending me here is your way of helping me?" Chen Yin crossed her arms and looked down at Qiao En disdainfully.
"I never would have guessed that, sharing the same mother, my life would be so much worse than yours. Adopted by kind-hearted people, you went to university, and then you met a top-notch guy like Zhou Jin’an. If it had been me who was adopted back then, Qiao En, everything I’m experiencing now would’ve been what I deserved."
She harbored resentment in her heart, seemingly seeking an outlet for her fury.
"I sympathize with what you’ve been through, but aren’t we both victims? Qiqi is innocent; he was only five years old when he was separated from his birth parents. Do you really wish for him to end up like you?"
Chen Yin’s face was devoid of compassion.
"Whether or not he ends up like me, that’s his fate. I didn’t kidnap him; someone else left him with me."
"Who?"
Zhou Jin’an and Qiao En asked in unison.
Seeing this, Chen Yin started to haggle.
"Let me out, and I’ll tell you who it was."
A vein throbbed on Zhou Jin’an’s forehead, "Don’t push me."
"I’m pushing it, what are you going to do?"
Chen Yin became defiant as well.
As tensions mounted, Qiao En stood up; she took hold of Zhou Jin’an’s arm and started walking out.
"Why are you leaving? Why so lackluster? If you sweet-talk me well enough, I might just tell you," Chen Yin’s voice followed them.
But Qiao En, tugging Zhou Jin’an along, was unwavering in her step.
"Why are we leaving?"
Zhou Jin’an was still fuming, but Qiao En was in control of her emotions.
"She won’t tell us."
Qiao En said with conviction.
"So what do we do now?"
Zhou Jin’an let out a deep breath.
As if an idea had just struck her, Qiao En said, "Actually, it’s not difficult. If we find one person, we’ll definitely be able to uncover the truth."
"Who?"
Zhou Jin’an asked, puzzled.
But this time, Qiao En kept him in suspense.
"Don’t rush, I’ll tell you after we find him."
That night, Qiao En got in touch with Detective Wu.
He hadn’t been in business for some time, and was quite surprised to see Qiao En.
"What is it? Do you need my help again? I’ll have you know, your status has changed since before, so the price won’t be the same as it was," he said.
"Fine, you call the shots. But I need to find that person immediately."
"Who?"
Detective Wu was curious about who was so important to make Qiao En this anxious.
"Yao Jian."
Qiao En named someone, leaving Detective Wu confused.
"He used to be the assistant to the president of An Corporation, didn’t he? He’s An Jinhua’s man. What do you need him for?"
"Same old rules. I pay, you work. Quit asking so many questions. I need to see him in 48 hours."
"48 hours? Isn’t that a bit rushed?"
Detective Wu drew a sharp breath. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Finding someone was no difficult task for him, but his habit was to never fully commit, always ensuring there was ample time for the search.
"Detective Wu, we’ve been collaborating for more than a day or two. I’m well aware of your efficiency, so let’s dispense with the false modesty," Qiao En chided.
Detective Wu grinned, "Alright then. In light of your praise, I’ll start a thorough search right now."
Qiao En was generous, immediately transferring two hundred thousand to him.
Money indeed was a powerful motivator.
After receiving the payment, Detective Wu needed only one night to locate Yao Jian’s hiding spot.
