novelraw Chapter 544 - 461: Grand Performance (Four Updates)
Chapter 544 - 461: Grand Performance (Four Updates)
Chapter 544: Chapter 461: Grand Performance (Four Updates)
Luo Juan still refused to give up trying to justify herself: "But why would I do that at the time? I had only just met you! Besides, I had a husband and a child back then!
I only got to know you after he passed away, and we married after your wife died. Have you forgotten all of that?
All these years we’ve been together, doesn’t what I’ve done for you matter to you at all?"
Chen Luosheng suddenly recalled a scene from his memory, lowering his head, lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Zheng Huiwen stared disdainfully at her mother-in-law, who was sitting limply on the floor. Wasn’t it obvious? No matter how she argued, she couldn’t erase the disgusting deeds she’d committed.
She always acted so gentle and virtuous, but in reality, she was disgustingly vile.
Just as her own mother had said, this mother-in-law of hers was far from being a good person.
If it hadn’t been for what happened back then, she wouldn’t have married Chen Luosheng in the first place.
Chen Songxi hesitated for a moment, finding her motive rather confusing.
He had lost his child in the 60s, and when he met Luo Juan again, it was already 1970. By then, Jiamei was still alive, though her health was poor, and she frequented the hospital.
That’s how they came to know each other!
Luo Juan felt a glimmer of hope in her heart, "And it’s been over forty years since the incident—maybe I just resembled that person somewhat. Who could remember so clearly after that long?
Oh, by the way, do you still recall a nurse named Xiao Mi? She had a very similar build to me!"
Chen Songxi strained to recall the past. It was a long time ago, and some memories had indeed grown blurry.
Zhuang Liqun’s adoptive father grew anxious, wanting to speak up. He was absolutely certain it was this woman.
Jin Jiachao stopped him and clapped mockingly, saying, "Bravo! You cunning wretch are truly impressive—not just a scheming little tramp, but an old hag well-versed in manipulation.
Just a few words, and you’ve deflected the accusations against you! Chen Songxi, I didn’t come here today to watch you adjudicate matters! If you don’t give the Jin Family an explanation, you—and all of you—better prepare for my crazed revenge!"
"You see, I was only asking!" Chen Songxi understood Jin Jiachao’s sinister, ruthless nature. "Don’t worry—whether or not you demand an explanation, I will get to the bottom of this!"
"Oh, really? Then let me see how you deal with this old hag!" Jin Jiachao was well-prepared and relished the drama.
At that moment, loud crying and shouting erupted from upstairs.
It turned out that Chen Xiaoqiao’s schoolmate went to the restroom and, curious about the commotion downstairs, eavesdropped at the staircase for a while. Upon learning that Chen Xiaoqiao’s proud grandmother turned out to be such a person, she was shocked and felt an overwhelming sense of contempt.
She returned to the party room and shared what she had overheard with a close friend, warning her not to tell anyone else.
Unfortunately, among girls, secrets tend to spread quickly—the more they’re told to remain confidential, the faster they circulate.
In the end, only Chen Xiaoqiao remained oblivious. She was still trying to regain her dignity, preparing a piano performance for her classmates.
After her performance, she did not receive the applause she had expected, only contemptuous looks from her peers.
Chen Xiaoqiao was displeased, thinking one of the girls had spoken badly of her, which led to a fierce argument between the girls. The other girl didn’t hold back and revealed what had happened downstairs.
Chen Luosheng and Zheng Huiwen rushed to the staircase, hearing what sounded like their daughter’s voice!
Before they could ascend more steps, all the classmates poured downstairs like a flood.
Luo Juan tried to stand up but was too late—some of the sharp-eyed girls caught sight and were further convinced by their suspicions. They intended to return home and share the story with their parents.
This drama was better than anything on TV!
Chen Xiaoqiao also ran downstairs, tears streaking her face. She looked at her grandmother with grievance and complained, "Grandma! They said you kidnapped someone’s child—is that true?"
"No! Don’t listen to their nonsense! Grandma is innocent! I didn’t do it!" Luo Juan vehemently denied.
But it was no use—before Jin Jiachao came, he had found someone from the original hospital: Xiao Mi, whom Luo Juan had just mentioned in desperation. Xiao Mi had seen Luo Juan holding a child firsthand but hadn’t thought much of it at the time.
Revisiting the memory now, it was evident that the child she held was indeed the missing one from that family.
With several witnesses now, even Luo Juan couldn’t talk her way out of it.
Jin Yichen smirked wickedly at them—what goes around comes around!
In the end, Chen Songxi drove Luo Juan and her family out of his home! He had found his biological son, and there was no way he would tolerate the culprit.
Why should he keep supporting her by raising her son and granddaughter?
He had hoped that after resolving things, his biological son would forgive him and reconcile, allowing him to live without regrets. At last, he could say he had an heir!
Someone to perform burial rites for him upon passing!
But unfortunately, Zhuang Liqun had no intention of acknowledging him. Despite having lived a decent life and receiving great care from his adoptive parents, he couldn’t help but wonder:
If not for what happened back then, would he have grown up with his biological mother? Would she have avoided so much suffering and survived longer?
And most of all, the thing he despised most was that his biological father had married the woman who destroyed their family and even raised her children.
He would never acknowledge him in this lifetime!
Before the Jin Family father and son could enact revenge, Luo Juan was struck by a terrible car accident, leading to the amputation of her legs below the thigh. Her daughter-in-law, Zheng Huiwen, made it clear that she was too busy to care for her.
And she didn’t want to, either—as soon as she thought about what Luo Juan had done, she was filled with rage.
This led to her own daughter constantly clamoring to transfer schools, refusing to stay at the current one. The classmates ostracized her!
Even if Chen Luosheng wanted to bring his mother home, he couldn’t. As a man focused on his career, where would he find time to care for an invalid?
So, they spent a hefty sum hiring a caregiver and bought a ground-floor apartment not far from their current residence. For the rest of her days, she would live confined to a dimly-lit sickbed.
Jin Jiachao didn’t return immediately; he wanted to help Zhuang Liqun properly settle his adoptive parents and then bring his wife and child to Beijing to pay tribute at his mother, Jin Jiamei’s grave.
He also planned to visit Jin Yichen’s uncle, Su Ting, and his family! Now that they had found Zhuang Liqun, Su Ting’s charity foundation would need to shift its strategy.
Li Si thought this could easily be adapted into a grand period drama.
"But why did that Luo Juan do what she did in the first place?"
This was something Li Si couldn’t quite grasp.
Leng Ning agreed, "Yes! I think her behavior is quite strange too!"
Jin Yichen’s lips curled into a sneer: "Based on the pieced-together truth from our later investigation, she must have had schemes the moment she saw Chen Songxi.
Although her husband wasn’t dead yet, he was injured and recuperating at home. Her son was under the care of her natal family.
Her motive for stealing the child was to make my aunt suffer and break off her ties with Chen Songxi, giving Luo Juan a chance to take advantage and replace her!
And afterward, she could bring her own son into the Chen Family!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets—your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)