Chapter 66: Gift (3)
It was natural for Aunt Mo to think this.
Apart from the Jian family, there were only a few people who could enter the Jian residence. That included her, Aunt An, and her daughter.
These things were not prepared by anyone sitting at the table right now. There was no need for them to place it at the door.
With that logic, the only person that could have left the present was her daughter Mo Shiyun.
And the gift also happened to be something that she had mentioned to her daughter previously.
Aunt Mo hadn't even considered that Jian Yiling would return to the Jian Residence. Furthermore, even if she were, at this current moment, she definitely would not consider giving a gift to her eldest brother.
In Aunt Mo's recollection, Jian Yiling was always a spoiled and self-indulgent little girl. She wasn't the type to take the initiative in giving her eldest brother a gift.
And as for why the gift was left at the door, it was likely due to her daughter feeling embarrassed. When she had asked her daughter to prepare a gift that day, Mo Shiyun had repeatedly shied away.
When Mo Shiyun saw her mother's bright smile, she assumed that her mother had bought the gift.
It was likely that her mother knew that her studies were quite busy right now and that she didn't have the time to prepare a gift. Due to that fact, she had bought a gift and then lied that her daughter had made it.
Mo Shiyun didn't feel too good about lying. She didn't want to say that she 'handcrafted' an item that was bought.
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Her mother should have discussed it with her in advance. However, right now, this made the situation incredibly awkward.
But in the end, this was her mother's good intentions. Her mother did it for her good...
And if she were to tell the truth right now, her mother would be embarrassed.
After struggling with internal conflict for a bit, Mo Shiyun finally lowered her head in silence.
She didn't deny what was said.
Everyone assumed that Mo Shiyun had lowered her head because she was shy.
It was only then that Wen Nuan suddenly remembered that it was her eldest son's birthday tomorrow.
These days, Wen Nuan's mind was entirely occupied by the thoughts of her youngest son and daughter.
She had forgotten that it was Yuncheng's birthday. She couldn't believe that she needed an outsider to remind her that his birthday was tomorrow.
Wen Nuan smiled apologetically.
Although Jian Yunnao was in a low mood these days, when he heard that it was his older brother's birthday tomorrow, he still wished him a happy birthday.
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"Happy birthday brother. I didn't prepare a gift this year. I'll make up for it next year."
His voice was gloomy. He appeared to have low levels of energy.
However, Jian Yuncheng didn't seem to have heard Jian Yunnao's words. He kept looking down at the sweater and scarf that he held in his hands.
These two pieces were incredible. The embroidery pattern on the scarf stood out to him in particular.
The scarf was woven with black wool. Different shades of gray thread were stitched together to create a landscape artwork. An eagle that was soaring through the landscape was also stitched onto the scarf.
The scarf also held the metaphorical message of a grand prospect. It perfectly suited Jian Yuncheng's current situation.
Although the embroidered picture was small, the details were quite intricate. The eagle's facial features and feathers were vivid and lifelike.
After a long while, Jian Yuncheng lifted his head and looked up at Mo Shiyun and Aunt Mo.
"The embroidery on this scarf is incredibly intricate. Did you do it yourself?" Jian Yuncheng asked.
Mo Shiyun lowered her head further. She didn't dare to answer this. However, she didn't deny it either.
"Do you know how to do embroidery?" Jian Yuncheng asked again.
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Seeing that her daughter didn't answer, Aunt Mo quickly answered for her, "I used to do embroidery work for traditional Han dresses. Shiyun learned a bit from me. Whenever I'm too busy, she'll always help me with the work."
It was true that Mo Shiyun knew how to do embroidery.
Jian Yuncheng mentally gathered their reactions. Whilst his facial expression did not change, his light in his eyes dimmed quite a bit.
His thumb was gently stroking the other side of the embroidery.
There was a name embroidered on it. It was Jian Yiling.
However, Aunt Mo and Mo Shiyun had both vowed that Mo Shiyun had made the scarf.
Chapter 67: Eldest Brother has Suspicions
After finishing dinner, Jian Yuncheng said that he wanted to drink coffee. He asked Aunt An to make it and bring it to his study.
Unlike Aunt Mo, Aunt An had been with the Jian family for much longer.
Aunt An had taken care of Wen Nuan when she was younger. She had been with the Wen family since that time.
Later, when Wen Nuan and Jian Shuxing had gotten married, Wen Nuan had brought Aunt An over.
In the beginning, Aunt An was the only permanent servant at the Jian Residence. However, later, as Aunt An grew older, her physical strength had deteriorated. Due to this reason, Wen Nuan had hired another housekeeper to share the workload.
This way, Aunt An only had to care about cooking. All the other tasks such as cleaning were left to Aunt Mo.
To this age, Aunt An was still not married. As a result, she treated Wen Nuan and her children as her own family.
Because she watched the four children in the Jian family grow up, Jian Yuncheng trusted her quite a lot.
After Aunt An arrived at his study, Jian Yuncheng asked, "Aunt An, what type of person is Aunt Mo?"
Aunt Mo had arrived at the Jian Residence after Jian Yuncheng had graduated. As a result, he wasn't at home for much of that time.
"This... " Aunt An stuttered. It was difficult for her to say.
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"Aunt An, I trust you. You're like our family. Just tell me anything you have on your mind."
"There's nothing special. She's quite diligent, hardworking, and efficient. However, I feel like sometimes the things that she says..."
"Things that she says?"
Aunt An didn't know how to describe the situation. Thus, she told Jian Yuncheng what she had heard two days ago, "Two days ago, I was passing by young master Yunnao's study room to see if there was anything that he needed. Coincidentally, Aunt Mo was there to bring him his meal. I had heard Aunt Mo tell him that there wasn't much hope for his hands. He could consider other things with his life. She also told him that Madam was suffering quite a bit and constantly talking about Yiling."
Aunt An couldn't say that what Aunt Mo had said was wrong as what she said were facts.
However, Aunt An felt that these things shouldn't be said in front of a child that had been recently traumatized.
Aunt An wasn't someone who liked instigated drama. If there wasn't any definite evidence, she wouldn't say anything. However, young master Yuncheng had asked her today, so she had told him her concerns.
After hearing what Aunt An said, Jian Yuncheng's expression darkened. His eyes became cold.
After a moment of silence, Jian Yuncheng's gaze fell on the sweater and scarf that Jian Yiling gave him.
He suddenly got up and grabbed the car key on the desk before storming out.
Aunt An was quite puzzled. Didn't young master Yuncheng say that he had a video conference tonight?
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Jian Yuncheng picked up the car from the garage and drove directly to the Old Jian Residence.
It was already eight o'clock when he arrived. Grandma and Grandpa Jian were currently watching the evening news.
Jian Yuncheng's sudden visit made both of them quite surprised.
"Youngster, why'd you come over at this time?" Grandpa Jian asked. He could tell from his grandson's expression that something had happened.
Grandma Jian smiled before saying, "If I were to take a guess, you're here to find our darling!"
After all, he had just received Yiling's gift.
Jian Yuncheng nodded and asked, "Where is Yiling?"
"She's in her study room doing her homework," Grandma Jian answered. She took another look at him before warning, "Don't you dare be scary to her! I know that you're scary because you want her to restrain her temper. However, if you're still scary, she's not going to accept you as a brother anymore!"
"I understand," Jian Yuncheng replied. This time, his intent wasn't to scare Jian Yiling.
Jian Yuncheng knocked on the door of Jian Yiling's study room. He entered the room after hearing her sweet voice say, "Please come in."
Chapter 68: Haven't Been Called 'Eldest Brother'
In the room, Jian Yiling was leaning over the desk. It appeared as though she had been doing her homework.
Jian Yiling raised her head and met Jian Yuncheng's gaze.
When she heard the knock at the door, Jian Yiling had assumed that the servant was bringing her hot milk to drink.
As a result, she didn't expect to see Jian Yuncheng.
Jian Yiling repressed her expressions and pulled out a school assignment to cover the report that she was writing just now.
Jian Yuncheng walked up to Jian Yiling and squatted down. He kept his eyes level with Jian Yiling's.
"Yiling."
Jian Yuncheng called out.
Jian Yiling turned around and looked at his eyes. Instinctively, she leaned back a little to keep her distance with him.
Jian Yiling still wasn't used to being too close to other people. Females in the family were fine. However, it was difficult to adapt to males.
However, Jian Yiling's instinctive reaction made Jian Yuncheng frown.
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He looked at his sister in front of him. She appeared so young, yet her eyes were bloodshot. It appeared as though she hadn't been sleeping well recently.
Jian Yuncheng's voice softened:
"Thank you for the present. I really like it. Thank you for remembering my birthday."
Ever since the accident, he had always kept a straight face when talking to Jian Yiling. He treated her like he treated his employees at work.
However, Jian Yiling merely looked at Jian Yuncheng.
"Are you angry with me? Is it because I was scary?"
As Jian Yiling didn't respond to him, Jian Yuncheng assumed that she was actually angry with him.
Jian Yuncheng softly said to Jian Yiling, "Yiling, I don't want to believe that you are someone who hurts your family. However, I don't want to believe that Yunnao is someone to accuse you either. The most painful thing for mother, father, and I is to choose between members of our beloved family. We can't abandon any of you."
The Jian family had never been merciful to any outsiders.
However, when it came to internal conflict, the Jian family didn't know how to deal with it.
Wen Nuan's personality was too soft to deal with such matters. Even Jian Shuxing and Jian Yuncheng who were typically swift and resolute with decisions in the corporate world couldn't deal with conflict inside the family.
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For Jian Yuncheng, one was his brother and the other was his sister.
He was 13 years older than Yiling and 11 years older than Yunnao.
It could be said that he had watched them grow up.
He still remembered the days that he was in high school. At that time, whenever he got home, both of them would hug his legs. One on his left and the other on his right.
They would use their puppy dog eyes to beg for snacks.
Yiling liked to eat sweets.
Whilst Yunnao liked to eat ice cream.
If he didn't buy them snacks, both of them would ignore him and go to find their second brother to hug instead.
However, if he did buy them snacks... He would be scolded by his mother.
Jian Yiling raised her head to look at Jian Yuncheng. Her eyes were bright and clear.
When Jian Yuncheng saw his sister's face, he stretched out his hand to caress her face.
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However, Jian Yiling instinctively avoided his hand.
Jian Yuncheng was taken aback by her actions. It seemed as though Yiling's dislike for him was greater than he had imagined.
Jian Yuncheng suddenly remembered that ever since he came back, Jian Yiling hadn't called him 'Eldest Brother' yet. Not even once.
"Yiling, can you call me 'eldest brother'? Is that okay?" Jian Yuncheng asked. He used a soft and gentle voice in an attempt to coax her.
However, Jian Yiling didn't reply. Instead, she picked up a slice of cake on her desk and handed it to Jian Yuncheng.
With that action, Jian Yiling had indirectly avoided Jian Yuncheng's request.
Jian Yuncheng suddenly remembered what Grandma Jian had told him before he went upstairs. "If you're still scary, she's not going to accept you as a brother anymore!"
Chapter 69: You Want to Bring her Home? No Way!
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As Jian Yuncheng remained in his daze, Jian Yiling placed the slice of cake on the corner of the desk next to him before she turned around to do her own things.
As a result, Jian Yuncheng was given the cold shoulder by her.
Jian Yuncheng stayed in Jian Yiling's study room for quite a while. In that period of time, he finished the slice of cake that Jian Yiling had handed him. He also explained a few geometry questions to her.
During that time, Jian Yuncheng had also discovered a half-knit sweater that Jian Yiling had placed on the side of her study desk. It was the same style as the one that was given to him. However, the color of the woolen thread was gray. This one was slightly smaller than the one that was given to him.
For that reason, Jian Yuncheng knew that whilst the scarf he received might have been custom-made by someone else, the sweater was definitely made by Jian Yiling.
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As he thought about this, the corners of Jian Yuncheng's lips rose unconsciously.
However, Jian Yuncheng was yet to hear Jian Yiling call him 'eldest brother'.
He didn't know how long it would take for her to call him 'eldest brother' again.
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When Jian Yuncheng came downstairs, he mentioned to Grandma and Grandpa Jian that he wanted to bring Jian Yiling back home in a few days.
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However, Grandma Jian had instantly rejected his suggestion, "What are you even thinking of? You can bring her here whenever you want and now you want to take her back? Go away. What a joke! My darling is living here with me! Even though both of us are old and can't do much, we can still take care of my darling granddaughter just fine!"
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Jian Yuncheng couldn't do anything but turn his head to look at his grandpa.
"Don't look at me," Grandpa Jian replied. He stood by his wife this time. "This residence has been cold and deserted for such a long time. It's rare for our darling granddaughter to come over. I'm not willing to send her away either!"
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Whilst Grandpa Jian didn't adore Jian Yiling as much as Grandma Jian did, he still loved his granddaughter very much.
Grandma Jian continued speaking, "I've also discussed with Grandpa Jian. We are going to leave 80% of the property under our name to Yiling. Of course, this includes the Old Jian Residence. The remaining 20% can be divided amongst the eight of you! You can't blame us for being biased!"
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Grandpa and Grandma Jian had both retired. Their company and equity shares had also been handed over to their sons.
However, the two of them still held a large amount of funds, stocks, and property under their name. That amount of wealth was enough for Jian Yiling to not worry about food and clothing for a lifetime.
This was also what He Yan kept thinking about. This sum of money was huge.
"Grandma, I don't have any objections to that. Even if you were to give everything to Yiling that's fine with me. However, I'm talking about bringing Yiling back home."
Jian Yuncheng had no interest in his grandparent's assets. As a result, he had no opinion on how his grandparents wanted to divide their assets.
"No way! I've told you already! You can send her here whenever you want! However, you want to bring her back home? No way! If you dare to come to pick her up, I'll shoo you all out! I won't even open the gates for you!"
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Grandma Jian started to be unreasonable.
It didn't matter that Jian Yuncheng was the one asking her. Even if Jian Shuxing and Wen Nuan were to come, she would give them the same response!
Grandpa Jian was a little more reasonable, "Yuncheng, you know there is still conflict between Yiling and Yunnao. This matter won't pass by in a short time. Shouldn't you at least wait until Yunnao's hands get better? Because of this, you should leave Yiling with us for now."
When Jian Yunnao's hands really got better, Grandpa Jian could still come up with good reasons to delay sending Yiling back home.
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Jian Yuncheng was completely defeated when it came to facing Grandma and Grandpa Jian's determination on this matter.
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At least for now, it was impossible to waver them on their decision.
Chapter 70: Eldest Brother's Investigation
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As soon as Jian Yuncheng left the Old Jian Residence, he called Hong Baizhang. Hong Baizhang was the director of the Tongde Private Hospital.
Whilst Hong Baizhang was the director, he was also the doctor-in-charge for Jian Yunnao.
As soon as the call was connected, Jian Yuncheng jumped straight to the main topic. "I need to talk to you about something. Give me your current address."
Hong Baizhang was shocked. "Young Master, it's already ten-thirty! I'm off work right now!"
"That's why I'm asking you for the address."
If he was at the hospital, Jian Yuncheng would have gone there directly to find him.
"No, no. Young master, I'm almost fifty years old. I can't stay up like you guys. If there are no special situations, I should be asleep at this time!"
"Well, it's a special situation right now."
"..."
Hong Baizhang, who was on the other side of the phone, was just about to sleep. After hearing what Jian Yuncheng had just said, he wanted to cry. However, no tears came out.
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Half an hour later. Hong Baizhang's house.
Fifty-year-old Hong Baizhang stumbled out of his bedroom. He hadn't yet changed out of his pajamas.
Hong Baizhang greeted Jian Yuncheng helplessly. After he poured him a cup of tea, he started speaking in a gloomy voice, "If you have something to ask, please hurry up and say it. I have to go back to sleep. I have work tomorrow morning."
"I want to ask about my brother's condition."
"I..."
For a moment, Hong Baizhang wanted to start swearing. However, after he took a deep breath, he swallowed the words he was about to say.
"Haven't we discussed your brother's condition numerous times already? Even if you have something more that you want to know, can't we talk about it tomorrow morning? Of all times, you had to pick the middle of the night..."
"It's not about his hand," Jian Yuncheng said. "I want to know about the damage to his brain. I remember reading from the CT report that he had a mild concussion at that time."
"Yes, he had a mild concussion. However, it didn't have much of an effect on him! His brain isn't damaged!"
"Is there the possibility of memory distortion?"
"Memory distortion? What are you thinking of?"
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"I'm just asking whether there is that possibility. Could it have caused him to incorrectly recollect events that happened before the accident?"
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"The likelihood of incorrectly recollecting events is quite low. However, memory distortion and forgetting things is quite likely."
"How likely is it for him to not remember things clearly?"
"As far as I know, your brother was arguing with your sister before he fell right? Apparently, the argument was quite fierce too."
"Yes."
"When a person is overly emotional, they might get an adrenaline rush. Furthermore, the blood will flow up to their head and cause a degree of cerebral hemorrhage. In such a situation, after a person argues, they won't remember all the details in the argument. In addition, your brother fell down the stairs immediately afterwards. As a result, his body went under severe shock. It is very likely that he won't remember some of the details that happened beforehand."
After Jian Yuncheng heard the doctor's explanation, he went silent. He pondered deeply about the situation.
The reason why he had come to ask Hong Baizhang this question was because he knew that after Jian Yunnao got injured, Aunt Mo was the first person to appear next to him.
Aunt Mo had even followed him all the way to the hospital on the ambulance. When the Jian family was in a mess, it was also Aunt Mo who had accompanied Jian Yunnao at the hospital.
If there was a problem with Aunt Mo, then there was a possibility that someone had interfered with the previous matter.
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However, this was merely a possibility. Jian Yuncheng had to thoroughly investigate the situation. The Jian family won't tolerate anyone pulling dirty tricks behind their back.
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Hong Baizhang looked at Jian Yuncheng for a while before adding, "A person's psychology and brain is often the most complicated thing to understand. There is limited research on this field. At times, compared to the human brain, computers are much easily understood. If you have any doubts about what happened at that time, you should go check the surveillance and other equipment at the time of the incident. Compared to the human brain, it is much more simple to understand."
However, Hong Baizhang didn't know what Jian Yuncheng was suspicious about. Nor did he know what Jian Yuncheng wanted to investigate.
But since Jian Yuncheng had come to find him in the middle of the night, he might as well give him a suggestion that he believed would be rather effective.