"The relationship between the Deng Family and the Cheng Family remains close to this day because the two families have been generations-old friends," Xu Ancheng began explaining the relationship between the Deng Family and the Cheng Family.

"However, over the decades, nearly a hundred years, the Cheng Family has always overshadowed the Deng Family. The Cheng Family has many outstanding descendants, which has further widened the gap between the two families."

"When the Cheng Family’s grandaunt was born, she was adored by the entire family. Many admired her, and Sir Deng was among them."

"Sir Deng was as handsome as Pan An, and the Cheng Family’s grandaunt was very fond of him. However, the Cheng Family was reluctant to marry their beloved daughter into the Deng Family, whose family matters were much more complex and not as united, so the Cheng Family did not approve of the marriage."

Yi Roujing listened intently, knowing they were getting to the key points. Although she had many suspicions, she didn’t voice them, and she carefully listened to Xu Ancheng’s explanation.

"There were many rumors about the disappearance of the Cheng Family’s grandaunt; one was that Sir Deng secretly took her away. In reality, after the Cheng Family’s grandaunt disappeared, Sir Deng was overwhelmed with grief and later secluded himself in a village. He then lost contact with the main Deng Family due to the war."

"It’s said that twenty-one years ago, someone carrying a crying baby knocked on the Deng Family’s door. Coincidentally, a few days later, the wife of the Cheng Family’s patriarch gave birth to a daughter, and the Cheng Family was overjoyed."

Yi Roujing opened her eyes wide, "So you mean the child that was brought was switched to the Cheng Family, and is now Cheng Yijin; the child of the Cheng Family’s patriarch and his wife is now Ren Xuejuan?"

"That’s what I suspect."

Yi Roujing tilted her head in thought, "So the child sent to the Deng Family twenty-one years ago could very well be the child of Sir Deng and the Cheng Family’s grandaunt? Cheng Yijin is half a member of the Cheng Family."

Xu Ancheng’s eyes were full of admiration. He tweaked Yi Roujing’s nose and said, "That’s what I think. We already have eyewitnesses, having found the doctor and nurse who assisted with the birth, as well as Cheng Yijin’s biological mother. Now, we only lack conclusive evidence." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"The Deng Family dared to switch people because they knew that Cheng Yijin had half Cheng Family blood and half Deng Family blood. As long as they could control the person, it would be convenient to gain benefits for the Deng Family."

"What about Sir Deng and the Cheng Family’s grandaunt?" Yi Roujing asked, though she already had a hunch but couldn’t help but ask aloud.

"They have both passed away, and their son is also gone. The person who brought the child to the Deng Family back then was their daughter-in-law. After giving the child to the Deng Family, she remarried," Xu Ancheng said. "The Deng Family also gave that daughter-in-law a sum of money back then."

"But why did Ren Xuejuan grow up in Sichuan Province?" Yi Roujing asked, "With the Deng Family’s audacity, wouldn’t they feel secure only if the person was right under their nose?"

"Even the best horse can stumble, and the most careful person can make mistakes. After the children were switched successfully and on their way back to the Deng Family, during a brief bathroom break, the child was stolen, and from then on, the Deng Family lost track of the child. If I hadn’t happened to see Ren Xuejuan that day and seen photos of the Cheng Family’s grandaunt and other members, I might not have recognized it."

"But now that Ren Xuejuan is in Jing City, it’s only a matter of time before she is spotted by the Deng Family, especially since Deng Yiyi has already seen her."

"Could Deng Yiyi know anything about the elders’ affairs?" Yi Roujing asked in surprise.

"Deng Yiyi is meticulous and intelligent, the most outstanding of her generation in the Deng Family. I’m not sure if she knows about these things," Xu Ancheng replied, "but it’s best to remain vigilant."

Yi Roujing was truly taken aback by these events, but she was relieved that Ren Xuejuan seemed to have lived well over the years; otherwise, she wouldn’t still be as pure and righteous as a child.

"If Cheng Yijin is a descendant of the Cheng Family’s grandaunt, then Cheng Jun would likely be more fond of her. She enjoys blessings in the Cheng Family, while it’s Ren Xuejuan who had the tougher time. Fortunately, she worked hard, got into Jing University, and her husband is competent," Yi Roujing said with a sigh of relief.

"Cheng Yijin isn’t that simple," Xu Ancheng said, his expression serious. "The Deng Family got in touch with her early on, and she should know the truth. She’s lived a good life in someone else’s place for so many years, feeling justified, which isn’t simple either."

Yi Roujing was genuinely surprised this time, and after some reflection, she could only compliment, "Her mind is really strong."

"But it’s Mr. Xu who is most impressive; how did you investigate such matters, including getting people in Sichuan Province? Even when Sir Deng lost contact with the main Deng Family, they didn’t find him, but you got to the bottom of it? How do you know so much about the Deng Family?"

"You wouldn’t know even if I told you, but Zhou Zeyuan and Gu Shizhao helped, along with Hua Yizhong, Zhao Guang, and Heizi; they’ve all come to Jing City and set up a network in advance," Xu Ancheng said with a smile.

Indeed, they sounded like people who accomplished great things.

"One more thing, how are you so sure about the child switch to start the investigation? Is it related to Cheng Yijin’s rare blood type?" Yi Roujing raised a finger and asked seriously.

"Ah, Jing, you surprise me all the time," Xu Ancheng said, reaching out to gently press Yi Roujing’s face, clearly captivated. "Isn’t it our Jing’s keen future doctor intuition?"

"Sort of," Yi Roujing raised her eyebrows, "because blood type is hereditary."

"The Deng Family has had rare blood types for generations; Sir Deng had one, and so does Deng Yiyi. However, Sir Deng disappeared in his youth, and few people know about it; even fewer know about Deng Yiyi," Xu Ancheng said.

"The Deng Family sponsors a welfare institution in Jing City and adopts children with special blood types from other places through hospital channels. Although it’s hard to find, when Deng Yiyi was born and they learned about Cheng Yijin’s blood type, they adopted a child and raised her like a mobile blood bank in the welfare institution. But she got married the year before last and should be 23 years old this year."

Yi Roujing was extremely surprised.

"Over the decades, the Cheng Family has been particularly close to the Deng Family, partly because the Deng Family recommended this child to them. When Cheng Yijin had appendicitis at the age of ten, it was that child who helped her through."

"The Cheng Family is quite ethical, taking great care of that child because of this incident. They’ve protected her well, provided for her education, arranged work, and introduced her to a good family to marry. And it’s not just about relying on her blood to save lives. Since Cheng Yijin became an adult, they’ve had her donate blood every six months, storing it at the hospital,"

Yi Roujing nodded upon hearing this, "It seems the Cheng Family’s heritage and virtue are quite commendable."

"What about Deng Yiyi then?" Yi Roujing asked curiously, "Since that child was recommended to the Cheng Family, the Deng Family couldn’t possibly have had a hand in it."