Chapter 291

Chen Zhi's mind was in a mess.

Her parents' words stopped in her ears, but she didn't seem to understand.

This was originally fine, so how could the person not be the original person?

It can't be said like that; it should be said that the current Shao Le is no longer a member of the Shao family.

She really couldn't believe this was a fact.

Her face turned pale, and she muttered: "Then... then what should Shao Le and I do? Is it okay not to recognize them?"

Chen's mother shook her head and said without hesitation: "Although the Zhao family has another son, the results of Old Shao's investigation show that that son was arrested for stealing food, so he can't be counted on now. Zhao Yonggang's father is even more of an old scoundrel, lazy to death, famous in all the surrounding villages. The work at home was all done by Zhao Yonggang and his foster mother, so he can't be counted on either. His family still has a younger brother and sister who haven't started a family. Xiao Zhi, this is simply a big fire pit."

Chen Zhi really wanted to faint and be done with it.

What kind of family is this; it's simply too terrifying.

No wonder Zhao Yonggang, who had just learned the news, ran to the military factory to recognize his relatives immediately, but he could be considered to have a conscience, bringing his wife and two children along.

Zhao Yonggang was also very pitiful; his life was not good, and the clothes and pants he wore were patches upon patches.

Compared to Shao Le, they were clearly the same age, even born on the same day, but it seemed like there was a difference of more than ten years.

Chen's father also frowned. His family's conditions were equivalent to the Shao family's, and the children could be considered childhood sweethearts. What a good marriage, and they had already registered, but this happened.

He said to Chen's mother with a serious expression: "Don't be so snobbish. No matter what, Shao Le is a good child. We have seen his character and ability in every aspect. Besides, the Shao family raised him; can there be no feelings at all? He hasn't lived with that Zhao family; can there be feelings?"

Chen's mother immediately refuted: "Look at what you're saying; Zhao Yonggang hasn't lived with the Shao family either, but can this affect his recognizing his ancestors?"

Chen's father felt it didn't make sense, but he still warned: "Don't have a snobbish face. Besides, they just finished registering; what, do you want your daughter to divorce? If you can afford to lose face, I can't. Xiao Zhi, listen to Dad. Shao Le needs your company the most at this time. Don't talk nonsense, let him make his own decision. Besides, Shao Le and the Shao family have such a good relationship; how can it be broken just like that? This is still different from the Zhao family..."

Only then did Chen Zhi have a backbone.

She wiped away her tears, put on her coat, and went to the Shao family.

It was dinner time, and although Zhao Yonggang had moved in with his wife and children, Shao Le had nowhere to go and was temporarily at the Shao family's.

Thinking about it this way, Chen Zhi felt Shao Le was so pitiful.

And at this time, Shao Le was not at the Shao family's. He had no heart to eat. In just one night, he went from being the son of Section Chief Shao of the Archives Department and the nephew of Factory Director Hao to being the son of Zhao the youngest son of the Wogouzi Brigade.

If the Zhao family were honest rural people, he would have nothing to say.

But they weren't; that so-called biological father was almost everything bad.

In such a family, the second son had gone bad, but fortunately, Zhao Yonggang—no, it should be Shao Yonggang now—looked different from them.

It could only be the power of the Shao family's genetics.

Then what about himself? Would he also be useless in the future, just like that biological father?

One could imagine the gap and the confusion Shao Le felt in his heart.

He didn't want to be surnamed Zhao, he didn't want to recognize his relatives. Call him snobbish, call him heartless, he just didn't like the Zhao family.

Shao Le didn't know how he ended up at the gate of Lu Qiaoge's house.

When he realized it, he already saw Lu Qiaoge holding a basin of water, preparing to splash it out.

Shao Le smiled awkwardly at Lu Qiaoge.

Lu Qiaoge didn't expect Shao Le to be able to walk here. Regardless of why, since he was here, she couldn't pretend not to see him.

She splashed a basin of vegetable-washing water under the tree opposite, and then said to Shao Le: "Wait for me for a moment."

Shao Le could only continue to nod awkwardly. Compared to before, he seemed like a different person.

Not many people in this area knew Shao Le, but there were still a few.

Seeing Shao Le, they didn't have much reaction and greeted him with smiles.

They were also very smart and didn't go around asking questions.

Only then did Shao Le breathe a sigh of relief.

Perhaps in his heart, Lu Qiaoge was a more powerful existence than anyone else; otherwise, why would he come to find her?

Lu Qiaoge and Shao Le talked while walking.

Shao Le: "... I am very confused now. I don't know how to face Shao Yonggang, how to face my... parents."

Why not call them Mom and Dad? They are my Mom and Dad.

"My parents also said last night, don't think too much. If I want to recognize them, they are still my parents."

Lu Qiaoge interrupted him: "Are you both 100% sure of each other's identities now?

It's so fast, how are you sure? Just based on looks and that woman's words?"

Shao Le smiled bitterly: "Of course, I investigated the hospital where my mother gave birth that year. Fortunately, the records are all there. There were only two mothers that day, one was me..."

With the sudden change in identity, Shao Le didn't know how to address them.

Lu Qiaoge said: "Don't struggle, just address them as you should." Then she said straightforwardly: "There were only two mothers that day, and they both gave birth to baby boys. There are solid records for this, so it's certain that it's either you or him."

The Shao family wouldn't recognize relatives randomly; they must have investigated clearly.

Shao Le nodded.

After thinking about it, he simply told Lu Qiaoge about the Zhao family's situation.

Shao Le said with difficulty: "... From Shao Yonggang, I can feel that he hates them. Unlike me, after knowing the truth, he has no feelings at all. He was in the countryside, and his life was okay when he was young. After all, he was a boy, but after the Zhao family's second son was born, he was no longer special.

As for how they treated him differently, he said he had to work every day and wasn't allowed to study, but at that time, the surrounding children were basically like that. It was normal for the eldest to take care of the younger ones, but he could still feel that Mother Zhao was biased toward the second son. As for Zhao Laolaizi, he didn't come home at all except to eat..."

He, Shao Le, didn't want to go back to such a home either.

It had nothing to do with feelings, but he didn't dare to say it or show it.

Shao Le scratched his head irritably: "I don't know what to do. And Chen Zhi and I, I don't even want to get married anymore. In such a family, won't we be tortured to death? I don't want to implicate her..."

Lu Qiaoge listened patiently. She had heard about the Zhao family in the Wogouzi Brigade from Little Cangcang.

This matter was actually not easy to handle.

That Zhao Laolaizi was difficult to deal with. If you really got involved with him, it would be like a stinging caterpillar on a big poplar tree—disgusting and hard to shake off.

According to the Shao family's investigation, the Zhao family was already waiting for Shao Le to recognize his ancestors.

After all, Shao Le had a job in the city and could support the Zhao family.

Maybe they had already thought about how to spend Shao Le's money.

Lu Qiaoge said: "I have a few thoughts, but they don't count as suggestions."