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Chapter 314: 314 What is the Motive_1
Chapter 314: 314 What is the Motive_1
Chapter 314: Chapter 314 What is the Motive_1
“Grandfather, how are you feeling today, are you much better?” Hai Xiaotang asked with concern as she walked to the bedside.
Hai Zhiyuan chuckled, “Much better, I’m fine, you don’t need to worry about me.”
The old man looked considerably healthier, which warmed Hai Xiaotang’s heart.
The two didn’t discuss other matters; they simply chatted about daily life and then Hai Xiaotang fed him some food.
Unbeknownst to them, over half an hour had passed. Hai Xiaotang was enjoying talking with her grandfather and didn’t want to leave.
However, Dongfang Yu called, urging her to come downstairs quickly.
“I heard you, I’ll be right down,” she responded.
Hai Xiaotang hung up her phone and Hai Zhiyuan asked her, “Was that Ayu who called?”
She nodded, “Mhm.”
Hai Zhiyuan thought for a moment before saying, “Xiaotang, your grandfather still doesn’t agree with you two being together. Even though you say you don’t mind, you shouldn’t give up on seeking your own happiness. And being with Dongfang Yu, you won’t be happy.”
Hai Xiaotang laughed it off, “Grandfather, I think things are quite good right now. Alright, I’m leaving now. Rest well, I’ll come to visit you again tomorrow.”
Hai Zhiyuan sighed as he watched her stubbornness.
But what he felt more was guilt. He had brought all this trouble to her…
Hai Xiaotang didn’t linger much longer before coming downstairs.
As she got into the car, Dongfang Yu glanced at her and asked with concern, “How is your grandfather’s health now?”
Hai Xiaotang couldn’t tell if his concern was genuine or just an act. She just candidly replied, “He’s much better today.”
“That’s good.” Dongfang Yu didn’t say anything else and drove them home.
All along the way, Hai Xiaotang thought about the case from over 30 years ago.
She couldn’t help but ask Dongfang Yu, “Exactly how did my grandfather frame you guys back then?”
Dongfang Yu’s eyes flicked as he replied, “I’m not quite sure, it seemed like slander.”
“And how was the suspicion cleared later?”
“We found evidence that proved our innocence, showing that the previous evidence was all fabricated.”
It sounded like a simple case…
But…
Hai Xiaotang couldn’t help voicing her doubts, “Why would grandfather do such a thing?”
Dongfang Yu frowned slightly, “We also don’t know why he did what he did.”
Indeed, nobody knew Hai Zhiyuan’s motive. There must have been a reason for a person to do bad things, especially given that her grandfather was such a kind man.
Hai Xiaotang understood her grandfather’s character and truly couldn’t believe that he would harm people without reason.
But if he didn’t divulge his motives, nobody would know why…
In any case, so far, Hai Xiaotang felt that what happened those years ago wasn’t so simple. But since her grandfather didn’t mention anything, they couldn’t find out much.
Hai Xiaotang actually really wanted to know the truth.
Because in her heart, she held a glimmer of hope, hoping that there might be some hidden circumstances, hoping that her grandfather was innocent…
As if sensing her thoughts, Dongfang Yu suddenly said, “I will continue to investigate the case from that year until everything is thoroughly clear!”
Hai Xiaotang was startled and almost instinctively asked him, “But what if it wasn’t grandfather who did it?”
But she restrained herself because asking wouldn’t change anything.
Even if her grandfather didn’t do it, their relationship couldn’t return to what it once was.
The damage had been done and there was no turning back time…
But if it wasn’t her grandfather who did it, she wouldn’t have to continue being with him.
Hai Xiaotang was praying, for the day when the truth would finally be revealed.
Dongfang Yu also hoped that it wasn’t Hai Zhiyuan who did it.
That way, Hai Xiaotang would feel much relieved, and no one would prevent him from wanting to be with her…