Chapter 428: Definitely Won't Be Exposed
Lin Chuyue nodded distractedly. "Okay, then I'll keep watch here."
Xiao Ye drove away from the sanatorium and returned to the Xiao Family estate.
He had been gone for quite some time, and many things had piled up.
He first handled some of the more important matters before summoning them to his study.
Lin Aoshan was in another sanatorium, so Xiao Ye decided to keep the news from him for the time being.
Jian Qiuyan and Lin Feng rarely came to the study, so they felt a little apprehensive.
Lin Feng spoke up. "Xiao Ye, is there a reason you suddenly called us over?"
"Yes, there is. But I can't tell you right now. Get ready. We'll head out tonight after dark. I'm taking you somewhere."
They knew Xiao Ye wouldn't harm them, so they nodded in agreement.
After dinner, Xiao Ye drove them to the sanatorium himself.
"Uncle, Auntie, I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?"
"The... bad news, I guess," Jian Qiuyan said.
"Alright. The bad news is that your daughter, Lin Chuxing, is in very bad shape right now."
The couple grew anxious at once. "What do you mean, bad shape?"
Xiao Ye glanced at them in the rearview mirror. "Don't you want to hear the good news?"
They weren't in the mood at all, but out of respect for Xiao Ye, they still nodded. "Go on, then."
"The good news is that she's back. I'm about to take you to see her."
The two were so excited they nearly hit their heads on the roof of the car.
"What? She's back?"
"Yes, but her physical condition isn't very good. You'll understand when you see her."
「The Sanatorium」
The couple couldn't wait, hurrying to the door of the hospital room.
Seeing Lin Chuyue, they finally managed to calm down a little.
"Chuyue, how is Chuxing's condition?"
Lin Chuyue shook her head. "It's hard to say. Mom, Dad, you'll understand when you go in and see for yourselves."
The two tiptoed as they pushed the door open. Lin Chuxing was still asleep.
When they saw what she looked like, the couple covered their mouths, their eyes instantly turning red.
'This is our child, the one we've been searching for for over twenty years, and she ended up like this! Skin and bones, with tubes all over her body... she looks so gravely ill.'
The sound startled Lin Chuxing. She slowly opened her eyes, taking a long moment to adjust to the brightness before seeing Lin Feng and Jian Qiuyan standing at the door.
Her voice was a little hoarse. "Are... are you my parents?"
Jian Qiuyan couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears. "Yes! Oh, my poor daughter, how did this happen to you!"
「Half an hour later.」
They had finally calmed down and were no longer crying.
Xiao Ye also recounted the story of how he had found her.
Furious, Lin Feng slammed his fist into the wall. "Those people deserve to die! To think they used Chuxing for their experiments!"
The thought of Lin Chuxing having her blood drawn for over twenty years made his heart ache unbearably.
Jian Qiuyan felt the same. "My sweet daughter, you're back now. No one will ever hurt you again."
Lin Chuxing nodded. "Okay!"
She trusted Xiao Ye because he was the one who had saved her.
Therefore, she also believed that the people before her were her family.
That feeling of closeness, of a bond forged by blood, couldn't be faked.
'Even if this is a dream, I hope this beautiful dream can last a little longer.'
Soon, the sound of happy laughter filled the hospital room.
Jian Qiuyan and Lin Feng were doing their best to make her happy.
A full two hours later, after Lin Chuxing had gone to rest, they finally left, reluctant to part.
"Xiao Ye, thank you so much!" Lin Feng gave Xiao Ye a big hug. "If it weren't for you, who knows how many more years it would have taken for our family to be reunited!"
They might not have even gotten the chance to reunite at all!
Xiao Ye gently patted his back. "Don't dwell on those things. We have to look forward. Right now, Lin Chuxing's identity is sensitive and can't be exposed."
"Besides, her body isn't suited for a regular hospital. It would be too easy for her to run into danger. To be safe, it's best she continues to recover here."
"Once I've dealt with my own matters, or when her health has improved, we can consider having her live at home."
"But you need to be prepared. Her body has been compromised since she was a child, and for all these years, she's been living in a nutrition pod."
"Her muscles have atrophied, and her organs are damaged. Even with rehabilitation therapy, there will be many lasting side effects."
"For example, she won't be able to exercise for long periods or walk very far. She might have to stop and rest after just a hundred meters."
"Also, her immune system is weak, and her lifespan will be shortened. If she's to survive, she'll need to be cared for meticulously. She's practically a fragile porcelain doll."
Lin Feng quickly shook his head. "None of that is a problem! We will definitely take good care of her!"
Lin Chuyue looked at Xiao Ye. "Can I stay behind? It's safe for me here, too. Why don't you let me take care of my older sister?"
"That way, our family can rest easier."
'Having family with her is for the best. Besides, Lin Chuyue won't be able to have any contact with outsiders here. Killing two birds with one stone.'
"Alright, you can stay. But you can't leave the sanatorium. My men will also be guarding the door. If you need anything, just tell them."
Xiao Ye saw the couple out of the sanatorium, reminding them of a few things on the way back.
"The news about Lin Chuxing absolutely cannot be exposed. So when you get back, act as if nothing happened. You must also try your best to treat that impostor the same way you did before."
Jian Qiuyan agreed immediately. They would do anything for their daughter!
"Don't worry, we definitely won't expose anything."
Now that they knew their biological daughter was safe, they could finally put their minds at ease.
It was just a bit of acting. They could do it!
It was already late at night when they returned to the Xiao Family estate.
They didn't disturb anyone.
The next day, the impostor woke up to see that Xiao Ye had returned and was instantly thrilled. "Xiao Ye, you're finally back!"
"By the way, I had someone check the calendar. There's an auspicious day a month from now. I've already contacted a major wedding planning company. What do you think about us getting married next month?"
She was getting impatient. She had to get married as soon as possible, otherwise, she would keep having this bad feeling.
It felt as if everything she had was an illusion, like a flower in a mirror or the moon in the water, liable to vanish at any moment.
Xiao Ye gave her a cold look. "We'll talk about it later."
The impostor wanted to say more, but seeing Xiao Ye lower his head, she reluctantly held her tongue, then asked, "So when exactly are you going to marry me?"
'Marry her?'
'In her dreams!'
'However... she'll soon be in no mood to ask about this.'
Xiao Ye waved his hand dismissively. "Get out. Don't make me throw you out."
"You!" Lin Chuxing stormed out angrily. Seeing Jian Qiuyan making a cake, she immediately took her frustration out on her.
"What use are you as a mother! Xiao Ye is still unwilling to marry me, and you can't even do anything to help?"
"I don't expect you to order Xiao Ye around, but you could at least put in a good word for me! Let him know how great I am! Look at you, you do nothing all day but work like a maid!"