Chapter 13: 13. Learning the Terrible News

Su Yitian left Zhang Ran's room. She had actually intended to speak with Zhang Ran about his family's situation after finishing these matters, but once they reached this point, she knew it was not the right time.

Because she was very clear that as soon as she revealed the situation, Zhang Ran's emotions would inevitably collapse; this was not a suitable opportunity.

Only after the negotiations were completed could the loss be told to Zhang Ran.

Su Yitian quickly reported Zhang Ran's thoughts upward. The higher-ups did not say anything, but Su Yitian noticed that over the next two days, other people entered Zhang Ran's room from time to time to conduct negotiations; she did not know the specific details.

At this moment, Su Yitian also realized that having her go to talk to Zhang Ran about this matter was actually to have her inform Zhang Ran, and incidentally, to soothe Zhang Ran's emotions so that he would not be too emotional during the subsequent negotiations.

It was not to have her truly resolve the matter; she was merely acting as a vanguard.

Su Yitian did not know what they had discussed. She had not seen Zhang Ran for three consecutive days. When the fourth day arrived, she saw Zhang Ran shaking hands with the negotiators; it was clear that they had reached an agreement.

However, Su Yitian's mood was not very good because she knew that her task ahead was still very arduous. Su Yitian clutched the documents in her hand, hesitating on the spot for a moment.

This was her task. Although she felt some reluctance in her heart, the things she had to do still needed to be completed by her.

After Zhang Ran returned to his room, Su Yitian took a few deep breaths, and only after preparing herself did she knock on Zhang Ran's door.

"Mr. Zhang, congratulations, congratulations," Su Yitian said with a smile on her face.

Zhang Ran said, "What is there to congratulate?"

"Congratulations on becoming a billionaire."

"I was one twenty-eight years ago."

"Uh..." Su Yitian was speechless for a moment.

"Can you tell me how much cash there is this time? Let us poor people open our eyes, and at the same time, can you give me a chance to cling to your coattails?" Su Yitian said jokingly.

The reason she asked this was partly out of curiosity, and partly to slightly adjust the atmosphere, laying a little bit of groundwork for what was to come.

Zhang Ran did not hide it either, "Five billion in cash, one Siheyuan property."

After saying this, he did not say anything more; other aspects of the matter were not suitable to discuss with Su Yitian.

Su Yitian did not continue to pry. Even though she had known the price for a long time, when the matter was truly finalized, she still could not help but feel a bit shocked.

The 'young man' in front of her, who looked to be in his early twenties but was legally in his early fifties, had become a billionaire right before her eyes, and a billionaire with five billion in cash at that.

However, Su Yitian still knew the purpose of her visit this time. She pulled herself together and then looked at Zhang Ran, saying, "Mr. Zhang, we have investigated the situation of your family."

Zhang Ran's expression immediately became tense. His head, which had been clear just a moment ago, suddenly became rigid, and his whole person was incomparably anxious.

He knew who the family Su Yitian was referring to was; Zhang Ran had asked them to investigate her current situation from the very beginning.

Moreover, in this lifetime, he was an orphan, and an orphan from the sixties at that; wanting to find his family identity from back then was almost an impossible task.

Therefore, the person Su Yitian was talking about could only be her!

Su Yitian saw that Zhang Ran did not speak, but only stared at her intently. From Zhang Ran's gaze, she could see his current nervousness.

Su Yitian could not help but sigh in her heart, but what had to be said still had to be said.

"Mr. Zhang, Ms. Yu Qingwan unfortunately passed away on May 20, 2010, due to overwork. Please accept my condolences."

Su Yitian's words hit Zhang Ran like a thunderbolt. His whole body instantly stiffened on the spot, as if his thoughts had frozen, and his mind went blank.

Su Yitian actually did not want to tell Zhang Ran this news, but she also knew that sooner or later Zhang Ran would find out; deception would have no effect.

It was unknown how much time had passed before Zhang Ran slowly regained consciousness. He looked at Su Yitian with eyes full of bewilderment.

Su Yitian sighed again, "Mr. Zhang, please do not be too sad. Ms. Yu Qingwan also left you a pair of children. Through our DNA comparison and verification, they are indeed your biological children.

In the year you 'had the accident,' which was December 3, 1990, Ms. Yu Qingwan gave birth to these twins for you.

Now they have each married and had children; you now have a grandson and a granddaughter."

Su Yitian said all these things in one breath, wanting to help Zhang Ran recover from his sorrowful emotions.

In fact, when Su Yitian saw Yu Qingwan's file, her heart was also filled with admiration for this woman.

Back then, Zhang Ran did not know that Yu Qingwan was pregnant, and Yu Qingwan only found out after Zhang Ran had gone abroad. So, she wanted to wait for Zhang Ran to return to give him a surprise, just like Zhang Ran, who had also been carefully preparing a surprise for Yu Qingwan.

And when she learned that Zhang Ran had met with an accident, Yu Qingwan did not abort the child, even when her parents used coercion and inducement, she did not agree.

For this, she broke off relations with her own parents and family, moved out to live alone, gave birth to the children alone, took care of the children, and raised a pair of children by herself.

Even though Zhang Ran had passed away for so many years, Yu Qingwan had never thought about finding someone else to spend her life with; her heart seemed to have left along with Zhang Ran.

It was also because of long-term excessive longing and exhaustion that Yu Qingwan's health was not very good. Until 2010, she could no longer hold on, and she left this world, leaving behind a pair of children.

For such a devoted woman, Su Yitian's heart was filled with great respect. She asked herself if she could do what she had done.

"Mr. Zhang, these are their documents. I will leave them here for now; you take a look." Su Yitian did not know how to comfort Zhang Ran, so she sighed and placed the documents on the table, then quietly left.

It was best to let Zhang Ran adjust his emotions by himself now.

Su Yitian was not worried that Zhang Ran would do anything extreme, because Zhang Ran was not left with nothing; he still had a pair of children, a grandson, and a granddaughter; he still had something to pin his hopes on.

After Su Yitian left, Zhang Ran's tears could no longer be held back, and they slid down quietly.

Zhang Ran did not know how many years it had been since he had cried. At this moment, the tears seemed to be beyond his control.

A pair of hands that were originally steady were now trembling. He picked up the documents Su Yitian had left behind; the first page was Yu Qingwan's file.

Looking at the photo on it, which was still from back then, Zhang Ran's heart felt as if it were being pierced by a knife. He gently stroked the photo with both hands, looking at her smile that was just like it had been all those years ago.