"Old Master, Sir Deng has brought Cheng Yijin." Aunt Zhu approached Old Master Cheng and whispered.

"How dare they come." Ning Hong exploded instantly, standing up and swearing with every word she could think of, "Even thick-skinned pigs would be too ashamed to show their faces, yet they still dare come here to disgust us, what a bunch of— I will..."

"Eldest daughter-in-law, enough." Old Master Cheng waved his hand to calm Ning Hong down, "Eldest, you should take Zuxin out first. We’ve met today, and there will be more opportunities in the future; eldest daughter-in-law, go upstairs to avoid them; Aunt Zhu, bring them to my study."

"Dad, I also want to listen. Is there anything I can’t hear? Now, I’m not afraid of anything." Ning Hong disagreed, and Old Master Cheng just let her be.

Sir Deng and Cheng Yijin brushed past Fang Zuxin at the entrance, Fang Zuxin’s gaze deepened for a moment, but only for a moment, as his professionalism did not allow him to expose himself.

Sir Deng was momentarily puzzled upon seeing a stranger, while Cheng Yijin was too absorbed in her thoughts to pay attention to others.

"Old friend." As soon as Sir Deng entered the study and saw Old Master Cheng behind the desk, he called out with a face full of guilt.

"Sir Deng, my father-in-law probably can’t afford to be called ’brother’." Ning Hong spoke frankly, "A family of brotherly love would never swap children, no one with a conscience would do such a thing."

Ning Hong only grew more resentful towards the Deng Family when she thought about it, "Our Cheng Family cherished and adored your Deng Family’s child for twenty-one years, and what did you do? You lost my child, who suffered for twenty-one years in some mountain village in Sichuan Province."

Ning Hong’s voice was somewhat hysterical, and Cheng Yijin felt a tingling bitterness in her heart. Being scolded by someone who once showered her with love was unbearable, "I’m also a member of the Cheng Family, I am the granddaughter of the Cheng Family’s grand-daughter-in-law."

Sir Deng’s face darkened considerably after hearing Cheng Yijin’s words. He had clearly told Cheng Yijin not to speak once inside. Indeed, too much pampering had led to such behavior in the child.

"Huh, Cheng Family member? Was it not that Sir Deng married into our Cheng Family back then, giving you the face to call yourself that?" Ning Hong retorted mercilessly at Cheng Yijin. Cheng Yijin had known the truth all these years but had comfortably enjoyed their affection—Ning Hong couldn’t get over it.

Indeed, those with Deng Family’s blood are cold-hearted, impossible to warm, selfishly knowing only to enjoy oneself.

"Deng Family had abducted our Cheng Family’s aunt, and we haven’t even discussed this with Deng Family yet. Our aunt was young and didn’t know better back then, but Sir Deng was not young, what was his intention?" Ning Hong criticized angrily.

"We are very ashamed of what that third child did." Sir Deng quickly interjected, "But I can earnestly and responsibly say, the Deng Family was unaware of the third child’s actions, we only found out when their daughter-in-law came home with the child. Over these years we couldn’t find out where they went either."

"Alright, let’s not talk about the previous generation’s matters, but about Cheng Yijin, Sir Deng, would you also claim ignorance?" Ning Hong questioned.

Sir Deng sighed deeply as he looked at Old Master Cheng, Ning Hong, and Cheng Jinyong who had just entered, "Old friend, I won’t hide it from you either, I truly didn’t know about this matter at first."

Sir Deng’s eyes slowly reddened, "When I found out my son had swapped the children, I beat him up and interrogated him, only then did I find out that Cheng Family’s child was taken away, not lost by us intentionally. He was taken by kidnappers during a meal."

"Ever since I learned the truth, I’ve been trying to track down that child, but... couldn’t find them." Sir Deng choked up, "I was also selfish, knowing the third child made a mistake back then, after all, the Cheng Family had a girl. If this were revealed... I planned to wait until that child was found before revealing the truth, fearing your inability to accept it."

"Not finding that child torments my conscience, but now old friend you’ve found them, and I... am very ashamed." Sir Deng finished and took out a flat box.

"This is the property left by the third child back then, I ensured not a penny was used. Yijin enjoyed what should have belonged to... I’ve decided that this property, rightfully, is for that child, that’s the only way to be fair."

"Yet, the Deng Family is still indebted." Sir Deng sighed, "I’ve set aside half of the Deng Family’s assets for that child, hoping to make some amends."

"That rascal Deng Jiahui should also be dealt with as you see fit, he was the mastermind behind things back then, and needs to take responsibility."

Ning Hong felt both blocked and stifled; it wasn’t the Deng Family’s wealth she yearned for, but Cheng Jinyong gave her a signal; she had said quite a lot earlier and had to hold back now. She’s not foolish, if pushed into a corner, she doesn’t know how they might retaliate. Although the Deng Family was no longer as powerful as before, even a dying camel is bigger than a horse.

After Old Master Cheng had Ning Hong and Cheng Yijin leave the study, he spent an hour behind closed doors with Sir Deng and Cheng Jinyong. If resolved, the matter would be considered settled.

Meanwhile, Fang Zuxin left the courtyard, called back to his unit to report the matter, and requested a half-day leave; he then went directly to Jing University to wait outside the classroom where Ren Xuejuan and the others were taking classes.

When Ren Xuejuan and her classmates finished their morning class, he greeted Yi Roujing and the others, inviting them to lunch together.

"Xuejuan, I’m grateful for your care these days. I heard a lot from her, I’ve already booked a place, let’s head there now." Fang Zuxin’s offer was hard to refuse, and so the people of dorm room 305 once again went to dine at a state-run restaurant outside.

Ren Xuejuan was excited about Fang Zuxin’s visit, wondering if their couple room application had been approved. However, not long after, she sensed that Fang Zuxin was somewhat different from usual.

"Is there something going on?" During the time they went to get the dishes, Ren Xuejuan approached and asked Fang Zuxin.

"I’ll tell you shortly." Ren Xuejuan nodded upon hearing this.

After finishing their meal, Yi Roujing and the others tactfully left first, while Fang Zuxin took Ren Xuejuan to a secluded park.

"Brother, what’s wrong?" Ren Xuejuan was somewhat worried; she had seldom seen Fang Zuxin with such an expression. "Is there something with mom and dad, don’t hide it from me."

"Xuejuan, your biological parents have been found." Fang Zuxin stopped walking, turned to face Ren Xuejuan, and spoke directly.

Ren Xuejuan was stunned momentarily, then smiled indifferently, "Brother, do they not want me? It’s alright, I’ve had you all these years, that’s enough for me, I’m not interested in finding them, brother, let’s just..."

"It’s they who found you, not I who found them." Fang Zuxin showed a warm smile.

Ren Xuejuan paused in confusion, with a somewhat conflicted expression, but Fang Zuxin could see the anticipation she held.