He Ziyu considered it and found Gu Xingdong’s words reasonable, so she nodded and said, “Brother-in-law’s idea is good. We’ll act as if nothing happened externally, and then catch them off guard.”
He Zinian had basically lost all his ideas. He hadn’t wanted the outside world to know about Dongsheng’s crisis in the first place, so it was best that Gu Xingdong was willing to provide money to help him through the difficult times.
Soon, He Ziyu called her friends. Gu Xingdong called Lin Qi and directly transferred two million from the steel factory to He Zinian’s account.
Just as everyone was looking for Luo Yaowu and Secretary Zhang, He Wenxin also arrived in Kyoto from Hong Kong.
The moment she saw Rui Rui, tears instantly fell from her eyes.
There was no need for a paternity test, nor a close examination. It was the innate bond between mother and son. Even after so many years, she could still recognize him at a glance as her son.
“Rui Rui…” He Wenxin stood about two meters away, her voice already filled with tears.
Her legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead. She was afraid it wasn’t real, like in the countless dreams she’d had, where it was all fake. As soon as she ran to embrace her child, he would immediately disappear.
Chen Lishu gently nudged Rui Rui beside her, signaling him to go hug his mother.
Rui Rui pursed his lips, took two steps forward, and took the woman’s hand as if to comfort her.
The real touch caused the woman’s emotions to instantly break down. She crouched down and pulled her son tightly into her arms. All the feelings of longing, suppression, and joy surged into her heart. He Wenxin could no longer hold back her sobs.
Seeing her so emotional, Chen Lishu’s eyes welled up, and Mother He directly averted her gaze, secretly raising her hand to wipe away her tears.
Finally releasing all her years of pain and grievances, He Wenxin wiped her swollen eyes, looked up at her son, and said softly, “It’s my fault, Mom lost control of her emotions for a moment. Did I scare you?”
Rui Rui shook his head.
With the natural bond of mother and son, and looking at the woman’s gentle face, he raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes.
He Wenxin’s eyes once again couldn’t help but feel a prickle of soreness. She blinked twice, forcing the tears back.
She had already lost her composure once in front of her son and couldn’t leave a bad impression again.
“Wenxin, don’t just stand there. Let’s sit down and talk about things,” Mother He walked over and helped He Wenxin up.
Until she sat on the sofa, He Wenxin’s gaze never left Rui Rui. She held his hand tightly, afraid that if she let go, the child would disappear.
“Tell me, how have you been these past few years? Have you been well?”
Rui Rui nodded, his eyes falling on Chen Lishu and Gu Xingdong. “Mom and Dad love me very much.”
Looking at her son’s dependent and affectionate gaze, He Wenxin’s heart felt as if it had been pricked.
She had missed these most important years of her son’s life, causing him to completely forget her and recognize others as his mother.
However, she was also grateful.
If it weren’t for Chen Lishu and her husband, her son might have lived a life of abuse, mistreatment, and hunger, just like in her countless nightmares.
“You must be the sister and brother-in-law that Ziyu mentioned, right? Thank you for taking such good care of Rui Rui with all your heart over the years. You’ve raised him so well, better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you!”
He Wenxin didn’t know how to express her gratitude. She stood up and bowed deeply to the two of them.
Chen Lishu waved her hand, “Sister Wenxin, you don’t need to be so polite. Rui Rui is very good. He has a connection with us. This is what we as parents should do.”
He Wenxin then took Rui Rui’s hand and asked many questions about his life, such as his studies and preferences, as if trying to make up for all the lost mother-son time.
Mother He stepped forward and said gently, “Wenxin, you must be tired after coming all this way. Please sit down and rest for a while. I’ll go make you something to eat.”
He Wenxin didn’t refuse but politely said, “Thank you, Auntie.”
The address of “Auntie” made Mother He’s heart ache. A good daughter-in-law, all ruined by her own disappointing son.
He Zinian watched the mother and son talking on the sofa, especially the beautiful figure. Her appearance hadn’t changed much over the years.
It was just that the occasional glance she cast his way was no longer the same dependence or indignant resentment from back then.
It was as calm as if she were looking at a stranger.
Thinking that the recent business matters were all caused by the woman in front of him, he couldn’t help but ask, “What is your relationship with Zhang Zhihui?”
He Wenxin, who was talking to her son, was interrupted by his sudden question. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she pretended not to hear.
He Zinian, unwilling to give up, was about to press further when He Ziyu interrupted him. “Second brother, I believe that matter has nothing to do with Sister Wenxin. She just arrived from Hong Kong. We can talk about other things another day.”
He Zinian looked at his brother’s disapproving gaze and said nothing further.
After having dinner with everyone at the He family’s house, He Wenxin made a request: she wanted to take Rui Rui to a hotel to stay.
Mother He advised, “Just stay at home. We have rooms here, and Zinian will be leaving tonight.”
But He Wenxin was very insistent.
“Auntie, I came with my elder brother this time. He has already booked a hotel, and he’s waiting for me outside right now.”
Back then, because of He Zinian’s actions and the loss of Rui Rui, He Wenxin had almost fallen into depression and attempted suicide. Her parents and elder brother had personally come to pick her up.
At that time, they had declared with certainty that she would never set foot in the He family again.
“Mom, forget it. I’ll take Rui Rui and Sister Wenxin.”
He Ziyu stepped forward and stroked Rui Rui’s head. “Your mother has had a difficult time. Stay with your mother and be good. Your uncle will pick you up in a couple of days.”
Rui Rui looked at Chen Lishu and Gu Xingdong, his eyes full of reluctance.
“Rui Rui, you are the best. Listen to your mother.” Chen Lishu tried to control the urge to step forward, knowing that at this moment, the fragile mother He Wenxin needed Rui Rui’s company more.
Only after watching Rui Rui being taken away did Gu Xingdong raise his hand to put his arm around her shoulder, offering silent comfort.
Meanwhile, He Wenxin took Rui Rui out of the He family’s house. A tall, thin man stood at the entrance of the alley. He wore a white shirt and dark gray trousers and bore a five-tenths resemblance to He Wenxin, with a handsome and refined demeanor.
“Big Brother.” He Ziyu quickened his pace to greet the man.
“Ziyu, long time no see.” He大哥 patted his shoulder, his gaze passing over his younger sister behind him and directly landing on the boy of eight or nine years old.
Although he had grown taller, one could still vaguely see the shadow of his childhood. Especially those eyes that were so similar to He Wenxin’s. Without careful identification, it was clear he was her biological son.
He大哥 felt a surge of relief. Fortunately, he looked like a member of the He family, not that scoundrel He Zinian.