CHAPTER 878: CHAPTER 880: IS SHE... YOUR ILLEGITIMATE DAUGHTER?

The next morning.

Lin Fei and Xue Mei woke up early.

Meanwhile, Chu Si was still sleeping soundly.

"The little girl is sleeping pretty well. Are you sure you want to take her away now? If I haven’t forgotten, Chairman Mu should still be at New Star Forest. Are you sure you can take care of her by yourself after taking Chu Si back to the Purple Garden Pavilion?"

Though last night Lin Fei had already informed her about Chu Si’s future arrangements, Xue Mei, who harbored no small amount of curiosity and affection for Chu Si, clearly didn’t want Lin Fei to leave with Chu Si so quickly.

"After I take Chu Si to the Purple Garden Pavilion, Aunt Lan will help take care of her. Also, I’ll notify Weiwei to come over as well. Since Weiwei has had contact with Chu Si before, she is currently the most suitable person to take care of Chu Si."

Knowing that Lin Fei’s words were reasonable, Xue Mei, despite wanting to keep Chu Si, wasn’t one to be overly sentimental. Of course, the main concern was what was best for Chu Si. Knowing that staying at Rose Manor would cause Chu Si many inconveniences in the future, Xue Mei did not say much more.

Sensing Xue Mei’s reluctance, Lin Fei pulled her into his arms and spoke softly, "There’s nothing to regret. You’ll be a mom sooner or later. I can assure you, that day isn’t far off."

Xue Mei’s sense of reluctance eased considerably with Lin Fei’s implicit comfort.

After leaning in Lin Fei’s arms for a while, Xue Mei proactively called Moli and her sister. She instructed them to prepare the car and personally accompany Lin Fei and Chu Si to the Purple Garden Pavilion.

...

In the morning.

Riding in the Thorny Rose Caravan, Lin Fei and Chu Si, who woke up halfway, arrived at the Purple Garden Pavilion.

"Chu Si, we’re here. From now on, this will be your new home."

Holding Chu Si, whose small eyes were full of timidness and confusion, Lin Fei rarely expressed warmth, pointing at the Purple Garden Pavilion and patiently introducing it to Chu Si.

Moli and her sister were directing members of the Thorny Rose to unload the new clothes and a heap of toys bought for Chu Si yesterday.

At this moment, Aunt Lan, hearing the sounds, walked out of the villa.

Upon finding Lin Fei among the crowd, the previously flustered Aunt Lan calmed down.

However, as Aunt Lan approached Lin Fei and saw Chu Si in his arms, her face couldn’t help but show astonishment.

"Young Master, you, what is this?"

"Aunt Lan, you’re just in time. Let me introduce you—this is my comrade’s child; her name is Chu Si. It’s been quite a challenge for Xiaoxuan and me to bring her back from the orphanage."

"Orphanage, the child’s parents?"

"Chu Si’s father sacrificed his life for the country. Her mother, shortly after giving birth to her, took her own life for his sake. So, she unfortunately became an orphan. She spent most of her years in the orphanage. Fortunately, Xiaoxuan and I got the news not long ago, and after some time searching, we found her at an orphanage in a small town. Xiaoxuan is visiting Chu Si’s parents’ graves, so I’m bringing her back first."

"This... how can heaven be so unfair to this child? Alas, truly." After Lin Fei’s explanation, Aunt Lan sighed for Chu Si, gazed at her with sympathy, and then said to Lin Fei, "Young Master, it’s getting chilly. Don’t stay outside; come inside quickly. Don’t let the child catch a cold."

Receiving Aunt Lan’s invitation, Lin Fei did not hesitate much, carrying Chu Si and walking into the villa.

Shortly after Lin Fei and Chu Si entered the villa, Ling Weiwei, who received Lin Fei’s call, also arrived at the Purple Garden Pavilion.

...

"Is it really Chu Si? Vice Minister Lin, is Chu Si really your comrade’s child?!"

Upon hearing Lin Fei’s explanation about Chu Si, Ling Weiwei, who arrived at the Purple Garden Pavilion, was undoubtedly more astonished compared to Aunt Lan.

After all, Lin Fei had only met Chu Si once before.

Every month, Ling Weiwei would drive to the orphanage where Chu Si grew up. Prior to this, she had met Chu Si multiple times and had communicated and interacted with her several times.

Because of this, compared to the timidity and confusion when held by Lin Fei, Chu Si was noticeably calmer when embraced by Ling Weiwei.

Occasionally, when her eyes met those of Lin Fei and Aunt Lan, Chu Si would subconsciously snuggle closer to Ling Weiwei.

"The DNA test has already been done. Without a doubt, Chu Si is the child of my deceased comrade."

With Lin Fei’s confirmation, the surprise in Ling Weiwei’s eyes did not entirely fade away.

Instead, she sighed with a sense of wonder, "It’s such a coincidence. Next time I visit the orphanage, I must thank the director properly. If the director hadn’t kindly taken Chu Si in back then, Vice Minister Lin, you might still not have found her."

"Indeed, we should properly thank the director. I’ll arrange it."

Even if Ling Weiwei hadn’t mentioned it, Lin Fei certainly wouldn’t forget to have the Butcher find someone to express their gratitude to the orphanage director afterward.

In fact, the Butcher had already tried to generously thank the orphanage director when going to bring Chu Si back. However, the director politely declined it.

Compared to Lin Fei and the others’ relief and excitement upon finding Chu Si, the joy the director felt seeing Chu Si being adopted was no less than that of Lin Fei and the Butcher.

Knowing the director’s character well, Lin Fei naturally wouldn’t simply provide financial compensation. While arranging someone to take care of the director’s later years, Lin Fei would also ensure the remaining orphans in the orphanage find suitable families to adopt them.

Only then would it be the best way to thank the orphanage director for their care for Chu Si, and of course, Ling Weiwei, the beautiful minister.

While Lin Fei and Ling Weiwei privately discussed how to thank the orphanage director, Aunt Lan, who hadn’t spoken since Ling Weiwei and Chu Si entered, motioned for Lin Fei to join her upstairs.

"Aunt Lan, you called me up, is there something you want to ask me?"

After a moment’s silence and biting her lip, Aunt Lan said, "Young Master, I called you up because I do have something to ask. While the young lady isn’t home, can you tell me truthfully? Is that Chu Si really your comrade’s daughter, or is she—your illegitimate child?!"