Chapter 226

I Brought You the Person (1)

“Ye, yes, so it’s like this...” Hong Xingguo was particularly nervous and stammered, “I went to City B and saw a missing person poster. It said that your family has lost a child, and you will reward anyone who could find her.”

“I, I have a clue... I don’t know if you want it? There is a child who looks very much like that mother. I also saw her when she was still a baby. I think it must be her.”

“Remember to give me money, or I won’t tell you.”

Liang Yuanqing had a gloomy face. After a while, his lips formed a devious smile, but he spoke softly on the phone. His first question wasn’t about the child’s whereabouts, but, “You’ve only called my number, right?”

There were a total of three phone numbers posted on the missing person poster.

“Just you, just you. Why? You can’t handle it?” Hong Xingguo began to panic.

If he couldn’t handle it, didn’t that mean that he wouldn’t get the money?”

“No, I can handle it. Tell me about the matter first.” Liang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief.

Their family did lose a child.

It was a girl.

The missing person poster had been posted for ten years, and it had been so long that almost everyone had forgotten about it.

In the beginning, everyday there would be someone who called to give clues, but they were all just fishing in troubled waters, aiming for the rewards. Liang Yuanqing was fed up with receiving those calls that he almost wanted to change his number, but he still held back.

For his in-laws’ family, the money was not a big problem, it was no different than sprinkling water.

After searching for ten years without result, the people from his in-laws’ family almost gave up hope.

That was what he felt too.

Unexpectedly, this trip back home gave him such a big surprise.

“Are you sure?” Liang Yuanqing asked on the phone.

“I’m sure, I’m sure. Oh, that kid is very pretty, really good-looking. If you don’t believe me, just go and you will see. The key point is, this child was abducted. Her origins are unknown, maybe she was kidnapped from your house!”

Liang Yuanqing was already calculating in his mind.

“Don’t ask about things you shouldn’t ask. After spending so many years with me, don’t you understand the rules?” Liang Yuanqing’s heart was restless, so his tone became harsher. He repeatedly emphasized, “Remember, you must keep a low profile. It’s best if no one knew that I was looking for her.”

Liang Yuanqing was really worried.

If people from his in-laws’ family knew that he had seen Jiang Xiaoman in private but did not report it, it would be difficult for him to explain himself in the future.

He had to be more cautious.

The less people that knew about this matter, the better. Jiang Xing didn’t need to know, and his in-laws’ family didn’t need to know either. He only needed to confirm in private whether Jiang Xiaoman was the child from back then.

After Liang Yuanqing gave the orders, his assistant did not immediately accede.

He was hesitant.

Liang Yuanqing frowned and asked sternly, “What? Can’t you do such a simple thing? Do I pay you so much just to let you do nothing but eat rice?”

“But Boss... I, I have already washed my hands in the golden basin2.” The assistant said.

Washed his hands in a golden basin? Why would he say that at this time?’

Liang Yuanqing frowned again, and showed the temperament of a boss as he continued sternly, “I don’t care whether you resign or whatever. Just do this first, then we’ll talk about other things. Remember, you mustn’t let anyone else know!”

“Okay, Boss.”

It was always reassuring when this assistant handled a matter.

Liang Yuanqing said that it had to be tomorrow, so it wouldn’t be delayed for even another day.

He was ready to meet Jiang Xiaoman, the girl who caused his headache.

Unexpectedly, after he waited for a long time the next day, he did not see Jiang Xiaoman coming. He only got a phone call from his assistant.

Footnote:

1. refers to the world of warriors/martial artists. Basically, he had a sense of loyalty like a triad/yakuza member

2. washing your hands in a golden basin signifies repenting and to stop doing evil deeds

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