Chapter 32 part 3

Qian Lingling quickly replied: 【No, your grandfather has never been very concerned about this.】

Qian Lingling: 【President Xia, is there something happening on your end? Do you need to discuss it together?】

Xia Shutong hesitated for a moment, then typed: 【No need. Xiao Qian, Happy New Year, Rest Well.】

Since Xia Cha had never introduced her to any potential partners before and had never cared whether she would marry or not, why did he suddenly want to set her up on a blind date after her memory loss?

Xia Shutong shook her head in frustration, preparing to deal with Xia Cha when they visited the grave tomorrow.

…

Zhang Yirou’s tombstone was in the suburban cemetery.

In the early morning, the air on the small hill was fresh, and delicate ice crystals hung on the low bushes around.

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Thinking about the word “mother,” the first person Xia Shutong thought of was Wang Xiaoning.

The woman who had raised her for ten years and died of illness in a cold, dim room in the slums of Yun City.

After the staff brought the incense, Xia Cha gestured lightly, and she took the initiative to light it and place it in the censer.

After lighting the incense, they stood by the grave for a while, and the air grew eerily quiet.

After a while, Xia Cha finally let out a long breath and said softly, “Tong Tong, it’s our family’s fault and your mother’s as well.”

She keenly sensed that Xia Cha was about to tell her something important. Her fingers instinctively clenched behind her back.

As expected, Xia Cha continued, gazing at the tombstone intently, “Tong Tong, you wanted to know about your past, right? Grandfather has thought about it, and now it’s time to tell you.”

She nervously licked her lips and nodded.

Xia Cha continued slowly, “When Yirou gave birth to you, both the Xia family and the Zhang family faced some turmoil in their businesses. As a result, some unscrupulous individuals took advantage of the situation and kidnapped you from the hospital. Later, I sent people to capture them, but they claimed to have abandoned you on the roadside and didn’t care anymore. However, we couldn’t find any trace of you, and everyone thought you were dead. Your mother also fell into depression because of this, and her health deteriorated. Even though we later adopted Hongye, it didn’t help.”

“It wasn’t until you were nineteen that I happened to be on a business trip to Yun City. Unexpectedly, I stumbled upon you. That’s when I brought you back home.” Xia Cha squinted his eyes, recalling, “It was only then that I found out you had been abducted to Yun City by human traffickers.”

She nodded slightly.

What Xia Cha said was very close to her speculations.

But no matter how she searched, she couldn’t find any traces of these events.

Seeing her confusion, He explained, “My granddaughter, who had been missing for nearly twenty years, living as a wandering child in another city — this kind of news could have damaging consequences if it spread. It could affect the company’s stock price and reputation.”

Therefore, he had ordered to erase all traces of Xia Shutong’s previous life and fabricated evidence of her studying abroad.

“But…” She pondered, “I was already nineteen at that time. We had never met before, so how did you recognize me?”

She didn’t know if it was her imagination, but the moment she asked this question, she saw a glint of coldness in his narrowed eyes, quickly replaced by warmth.

He smiled and pointed to her left shoulder. “Tong Tong, you forgot — you have a birthmark on your shoulder. It was because of that birthmark that we named you Shutong, and it’s also how ‘Wutong Film Industry’ got its name. And your appearance, especially those eyes, is very similar to your mother’s.”

Indeed, there was a red mark on her left shoulder resembling a wutong leaf. When she first lost her memory, she had relied on this birthmark to confirm her identity.

But she vaguely remembered that when she was very young, she had been teased as a “monster” by the neighbor’s children because of the birthmark. She had even been bullied because of it. That’s why she had never liked it.

Even after coming to the Xia family later, and inheriting the company, she habitually covered up the birthmark. Not to mention before she arrived at the Xia family.

So how could her Grandfather have seen her birthmark back then?

She felt like she had grasped something, but it was slipping away from her at any moment.

Before she could think more, he continued, “Later, when you came home, you stayed by Yirou’s side. After Yirou passed away, I noticed your talent and kept you by my side, teaching and nurturing you. After all, Hongtao was an unreliable successor. Eventually, the company had no choice but to be handed over to you.”

“Tong Tong,” after saying all this, he patted her shoulder with a smile, “Now, Grandfather has told you everything you wanted to know. In the future, you don’t need to think too much. Manage the company’s businesses with peace of mind, and whenever you encounter problems, know that Grandfather has your back. Just like before, you don’t have to fear anything.”

“Yes, thank you, Grandfather.”

She obediently nodded, but she couldn’t help but admire how cunning her Grandfather Xia is.

Although it seemed like he had revealed everything, he had actually explained her past in just a few words, leaving out crucial details.

Since her Grandfather wasn’t willing to say more, she knew that she wouldn’t be able to extract more information from him.

However, with just this, she had received an answer of sorts. The details within the answer required her to continue searching on her own.

“Let’s go, Tong Tong. Let’s go back home,” Old Master Xia said, then turned and walked towards the exit of the cemetery.

She immediately followed.

This time, he didn’t head straight to the parking lot. Instead, he wandered around the scenic area at the back of the hill for a while before casually asking, “By the way, Tong Tong, you’re not young anymore. Do you have any plans to get married?”

As expected, the topic of blind dates that Xia Hongye had mentioned was brought up.

She remained composed, saying, “Not at the moment. Grandfather, I think focusing on work is more important for now.”

“Hahaha, just as I thought.” He laughed and clapped his hands. “After you attended the banquet on my behalf, many friends messaged me that night, expressing their interest in introducing their grandsons to you. Oh, Tong Tong, don’t give me that look. I understand your thoughts. I’ve already declined them on your behalf.”

She smiled and nodded, waiting for the old fox to continue.

She had figured out her Grandfather’s approach — gradually leading to an outcome she could accept and then suddenly throw in a bombshell. Layer by layer, he would deceive her until she lost her bearings.

“However,” as expected, he smoothly changed the subject, “in all these years, you haven’t had anyone by your side. Grandfather is concerned that you might be too lonely. Tong Tong, if you have someone you like, tell me. Grandfather will take care of things for you.”

The old fox was playing her.

“Grandfather,” She put on a slightly playful smile, “I’m really not interested in these matters.”

He nodded with a smile. “I know. That’s why those old men who wanted to set you up have been turned away by me, right? But, you’re a girl after all. Grandfather worries that you might suffer alone. I hope you can find a suitable partner and support each other. From my perspective, you’re strong, so find someone less dominant, to marry into our family.”

When she heard the words “less dominant,” her mind suddenly went blank, and the image of Yun Feiwu flashed before her eyes.

On the day Yun Feiwu was injured, when she squinted and looked up at her, asking to feed her, she really looked like a child, not to mention being less dominant — more like extremely gentle.

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