Chapter 78 Fei-ge Takes You to See Your Biological Parents
A moment ago, Lin Qingyan’s mind was in chaos. Since Lin Jianxiang and Zhou Yuelian were not his biological parents, why did he become their son? Why didn’t they tell him the truth? Who were his biological parents? Where were they? Why did they abandon him?
Then, Gu Fei told him that he had found information about his biological parents. Lin Qingyan was stunned again; his slightly calmed mood became chaotic once more.
He looked at the man in front of him with both fear and anticipation, his nose sour, his throat choked, unable to speak.
“You…you said…you found my biological parents?” His body trembled, he gripped the man’s arm tightly, choking before managing to say something, his voice trembling almost inaudibly.
Gu Fei anticipated Lin Qingyan’s reaction. He gently stroked the young man’s back, like soothing a child, softly saying, “Don’t get excited, take a deep breath.”
“Mm.” Gu Fei’s words had an effect on Lin Qingyan. He did as he was told, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. However, what Gu Fei said next far exceeded his expectations, making it impossible for him to remain calm.
Seeing that he had gradually calmed down, Gu Fei reminded him, “Qingyan, you need to be prepared.”
Hearing this, Lin Qingyan’s heart was even more troubled. He wondered if his biological parents were no longer alive? Otherwise, why would he need to be prepared?
“Fei-ge, tell me. I can handle it.”
“I have another DNA report here, it’s between you and An Yu.” Gu Fei said, handing the other document to Lin Qingyan. His gaze was filled with tension and concern, staring intently at the person in front of him.
“An Yu?” Lin Qingyan didn’t immediately react to who An Yu was. When he saw the DNA report stating that he and An Yu were brothers, his mind went blank. He just stared blankly without reacting.
Gu Fei held his hand, only then noticing that his palm was ice-cold. He tightened his grip, his voice becoming even gentler, “Qingyan, An Yu is An Nanyi’s older brother. You and he are biological brothers from the same parents.”
The man’s words were like a powerful bomb, exploding in Lin Qingyan’s heart, causing a huge commotion, stirring up a storm.
He and An Yu were brothers? That meant An Yu’s parents were his biological parents?
“This…how is that possible?” He looked at Gu Fei, forcing a strained smile, “Fei-ge, don’t joke with me. It’s not April Fool’s Day.”
This news was even more shocking than finding out that Lin Jianxiang and Zhou Yuelian weren’t his biological parents. Lin Qingyan couldn’t believe it, even in his dreams. It was too absurd.
“Qingyan, this isn’t a joke.”
Gu Fei cupped the young man’s face in his hands, looking at the young man’s eyes filled with vulnerability and fear, saying seriously, “An Jing and An Yu are your biological older brothers. You are the An family’s youngest son, who was lost.”
“Qingyan, don’t you believe Fei-ge?”
Lin Qingyan’s pupils widened. He looked at the man’s serious expression in disbelief. He was stunned for a moment before stammering, “I believe.”
Gu Fei wouldn’t lie to him. Gu Fei was so capable; what he investigated couldn’t be false. He repeatedly looked at the DNA report in his hand, his fingers tightening until they turned white, “Why…”
Even with the facts in front of him, he couldn’t believe it.
Suddenly remembering something, he grabbed Gu Fei’s arm, trembling, anxiously asking, “What about An Nanyi? Is he my brother too?”
“No.” Gu Fei gave him a definitive answer.
Gu Fei held Lin Qingyan’s trembling cold hand, continuing, “An Nanyi is Lin Jianxiang and Zhou Yuelian’s biological son. You two were switched at birth.”
“Qingyan, I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s the truth.”
One shock after another, each more intense than the last, as unbelievable as a melodramatic soap opera. Lin Qingyan tightly held the man’s hand, murmuring, “How is it possible…why is this happening, why…”
Looking at the young man’s current state, Gu Fei didn’t know what to do. He could only pull him into his arms, kissing the young man’s forehead, softly saying, “Don’t be agitated, take a deep breath.”
Lin Qingyan couldn’t understand. He looked up at Gu Fei, large tears silently rolling down his cheeks, “Why, why did she do this…”
A flicker of reluctance flashed in Gu Fei’s eyes. He gently wiped away the tears on the young man’s face with his fingertips, his tone cold, “Because she was selfish and despicable.” Gu Fei said, taking out his phone, finding the video Lu Xiu had sent him, and handing it to Lin Qingyan.
“Qingyan, after watching this video, you’ll understand.”
Lin Qingyan took the phone and clicked play. The person in the video was the nurse bribed by Zhou Yuelian, Qin Qiushui. She recounted the events of that year once more, shedding tears of remorse.
“…I really couldn’t help it. I’m sorry. I’m sorry to the An family’s swapped child. If I could see him again, I want to apologize to him in person, I’m truly sorry…”
Lin Qingyan stared intently at the screen. His eyes were red and swollen, tears streaming down his cheeks. Although he made no sound, one could feel his immense sadness.
He tightly gripped his phone, his hands trembling uncontrollably. He clicked play again, watching the short video once more. After finishing it, he tried to click play again.
“Don’t watch it anymore, Qingyan.” Gu Fei finally couldn’t bear to watch any longer. He reached out and took the phone from the young man’s hand, casually placing it aside. He pulled the quietly weeping person into his arms, gently stroking his back, lowering his voice, “Qingyan, cry it out.”
Lin Qingyan’s throat tightened, unable to make a sound. Upon hearing the man’s voice, it was as if a river had burst its banks, unable to suppress his emotions any longer, and he burst into tears.
The confined space of the car was filled with the young man’s heartbreaking cries. Gu Fei’s face showed reluctance and heartache. He felt his shirt getting wet with tears. He felt the person in his arms trembling uncontrollably, like a helpless little animal.
Gu Fei tightened his embrace, only stroking Lin Qingyan’s back repeatedly. After facing such things in such a short time, no one could accept it calmly.
Even Gu Fei wasn’t sure if he could face this calmly.
Lin Qingyan couldn’t understand why there were such selfish people. He hated not only the nurse who took the money and switched him, but also Zhou Yuelian, the mother he had called for so many years. Now, thinking back, it was so ironic.
In order to give her son a wealthy and happy life, she didn’t hesitate to send her biological son to another family. His life was completely changed because of this woman’s selfishness.
Now Lin Qingyan finally understood why Zhou Yuelian was so biased, showering her younger son, Lin Qingyang, with affection, while ignoring his elder son, even putting on a show of affection.
And the life that should have been his was taken by this woman’s son. Lin Qingyan didn’t understand how Zhou Yuelian could be so at ease, without a shred of guilt.
That life that should have been his…Lin Qingyan didn’t dare to imagine it: growing up with a carefree life, with loving parents, and two brothers. He had once envied An Nanyi, never imagining that it should have been his.
Lin Qingyan cried uncontrollably, his face flushed red, his chest heaving violently, breathing rapidly, almost unable to catch his breath.
Gu Fei, seeing his state, anxiously cupped his face, wiping away the tears that had wet his cheeks, anxiously and gently saying, “Qingyan, don’t get excited, calm down, breathe…”
“It’s okay, Fei-ge is here, Fei-ge will help you.”
“Qingyan, be good.”
Gu Fei’s comfort took effect. Lin Qingyan, who had lost his composure from crying, finally regained some of it. He slowly stopped, his breathing returning to normal, but his brain was a little oxygen-deprived from crying, feeling dizzy and weak, collapsing into the man’s arms.
Feeling the even breathing of the person in his arms, Gu Fei couldn’t help but sigh in relief. He looked down at Lin Qingyan. The boy was lying on his shoulder, tightly clutching his clothes, a posture of extreme dependence.
His shoulders were still trembling, the intense grief shifting to suppressed sobs. Gu Fei kissed his reddened eye corners, softly soothing his emotions, “It’s alright, Fei-ge is here. Everything is on me.”
“Fei-ge won’t let those who hurt you go.”
“The Gu and An families are old friends. Qingyan’s biological parents are very good people, they will definitely like you…oh, right, Qingyan looks like your mother, you’re as handsome as your mother.”
“When Qingyan returns to your real home, you’ll definitely be very happy…”
The usually silent and taciturn man spoke softly and gently into the young man’s ear. He wasn’t unskilled with words; it was simply his personality.
In Gu Fei’s voice and embrace, Lin Qingyan gradually calmed down, slowly stopping his sobs. He had cried until his eyes were swollen, his face streaked with tears, his voice hoarse, “Fei-ge, I don’t know what to do…”
“It’s okay, I’ll help you.” Gu Fei rubbed his head and brought over a bottle of mineral water, twisting the cap and holding it to Lin Qingyan’s mouth, “Drink some water first, your throat is hoarse from crying.”
“Mm.” Lin Qingyan obediently opened his mouth and drank the water from Gu Fei’s hand. After several sips, Gu Fei wiped the water from his lips, “If you’re willing, Fei-ge can take you to see your biological parents now.”
Lin Qingyan was stunned and didn’t speak.
Gu Fei said again, “Or you can go find An Jing. You’re more familiar with him, right?”