Chapter 118: Missing
Those terrible thoughts were entrenched in Bai Yicong's heart, triggering countless possibilities.
At first, he just wanted to solve the Bai family's affairs, and the contact with He Manzhou was only because Lao He had saved him, so he should repay this kindness no matter what, at least to help his daughter find Lao He's whereabouts. But now, when Bai Yicong has changed He Manzhou's identity from a simple partner, the daughter of the old man, to a heavy lover position in the depths of his heart, the first thing is to protect He Manzhou's safety at all costs.
Thinking like this, Bai Yicong considered his tone and continued to ask as much as possible without alarming her.
"And your mother, I mean...... Does she have a good relationship with your father?"
"Of course the relationship is good, my dad should really love my mom. He Manzhou didn't hear Bai Yicong's words at all, but recalled seriously, "In my few memories, Lao He is very used to my mother." Not to mention, Lao He is a strict person about antiquities, you have done an investigation with you, you should know that he has no temper at all on weekdays, but when it comes to academic research, it is like changing a person, he is completely meticulous, and there is no room for a little sand in his eyes. ”
"Yes, Mr. He is indeed a very serious person about academics. Bai Yicong nodded immediately, "I haven't been in contact with him for too long, and with the amnesia, I can't remember many details, but in the few memories, he is a very good scholar, and he has reached the pinnacle of the industry in all aspects." ”
"That's right, my dad is a diligent old scalper, if the study of history is compared to ploughing, then he is definitely a model worker in China. ”
Speaking of this, He Manzhou's tone paused slightly, and she winked at Bai Yicong, deliberately selling a pass.
"So think about it, is it a special case to be able to make my dad give concessions in terms of professionalism?"
"What do you say?" Bai Yicong raised his eyebrows.
"The Tianwentang Museum was left by my grandfather, and my father has always taken care of it personally, and every antiquity and exhibit is his own eye. Even if it is a temporary worker recruited, it is determined that this person has real talent and learning, or a down-to-earth and hard-working character, so that he can come into contact with those antiquities, and it is not an exaggeration to say that everything is too small. Others didn't even have a chance to help, but at that time, my mother said that she wanted to go to the Tianwentang Museum to help, and my father actually agreed, isn't it unusual?"
The chandelier on the roof of the shed shone with a bright warm yellow light, Bai Yicong's fingers brushed the water droplets on the wine glass, and the drooping eyelashes covered the emotions under his eyes, showing only silence.
"After all, they are a family, and they are not close to each other, so it's normal to go to the museum to help, right?"
"It's not normal to be a family," He Manzhou took a sip of wine to moisten his throat, and then began to give examples, "The simplest truth, if your wife doesn't know anything about antiquities, can you let her participate in the affairs of Baiyulou?"
"Oh...... Theoretically, it really won't. Bai Yicong said, "If it's you, you can consider it." ”
"That's right, you won't be able to leave you alone, right......" He Manzhou was about to continue to make his tirade according to Bai Yicong's words, but the words had already reached his throat, but he made a sharp turn, "No, what's the matter, this is not your style?"
"I trust your sales ability more, so I'm willing to give you a special case," Bai Yicong's voice was unhurried, as if he was stating the facts, and it seemed that he was deliberately making fun of He Manzhou, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at the girl opposite, "Or you don't need any reason, as long as it's you, anything can be done, which one do you believe more?"
He Manzhou said in his heart, no matter which one of them is very foul, okay?
I'm telling you a story in a serious way, what are you doing with me, don't you think I'll be shy?
I couldn't think deeply about these words, but Miss He was so amused that she couldn't hold back her cheeks when she thought about it a little. She rolled her eyes at Bai Yicong mercilessly, and covered up her shyness in a rough voice: "I won't talk to you, let's be serious, I forgot where I said when you interrupted." ”
"Okay, you go on. Bai Yicong said.
"Do you think, my mother is not a student of history, and she doesn't know enough about professional knowledge, how can she handle such a big mess of things in the Tianwentang Museum? Under normal circumstances, this must have been criticized and educated by Lao He, plus several hours of classes, talking about how to be serious about history, how to be in awe of antiquities, and finally have to veto this proposal, right?"
"However, Professor He agreed......." Bai Yicong thought about He Manzhou's words, and quickly found the point she wanted to express, "The exception itself is a certain degree of preference, and it is also these that bring variables to the development of events. ”
These words were also said in a vague and unclear manner, as if there was something deeper hidden.
But He Manzhou didn't think deeply, but continued to sigh in a low voice.
"yes, that's why I said, my dad really spoils my mom. Who knew that my mother took over the Tianwentang Museum, and she made a fortune. She seems to have a unique sensitivity to antiquities, and the staff of the museum at that time were particularly convinced of her, Lao He was working in Z Dagang at that time, and he had to attend classes and deal with those administrative tasks, and he was so busy every day that he simply handed over most of the work of the museum to his mother. Life went on like this, until his mother died, and the mess of the Tianwentang Museum was handed over to Lao He again, and he was all busy alone. ”
"How did your mother .......?"
Bai Yicong asked this sentence very tactfully, but He Manzhou could hear what he wanted to ask. She stopped talking, sighed softly, and then calmed down and continued.
"It's because I'm sick. ”
"Huh?" Bai Yicong raised his eyebrows.
"My mother has always been in good health, but when I was five years old, she suddenly had a serious illness. She was supposed to go to the hospital as soon as possible, but she had to go back to her hometown. She said that she should have gone back a long time ago, and now she can't delay it any longer, this is something that must be resolved. My dad couldn't stop her, so he had to accompany her....... But after tossing back and forth, I missed the best treatment period, and my mother passed away not long after I came back. This matter is Lao He's heart disease, he always feels that this is his responsibility, and I don't dare to mention it at all. If my mother is still alive now, I will be a fairy couple with my father. ”
He Manzhou didn't say anything more, but Bai Yicong already had his own judgment. When he was in Chaohui Mountain, he put a question mark on the current situation at that time, and the original purpose of that trip was to find the Tower of Babel, so as to investigate the clues about the goddess's battle clothes in the ancient temple.
However, it was clear that it was all too smooth.
Smooth to the point that Bai Yicong had to wonder if there was more conspiracy behind this.
The arrival of He Manzhou has made a qualitative leap in all problems, and this verification is mixed, the good news is that Bai Yi's investigation of the treasure of the relict king has not moved forward, but now he has found a breakthrough because of He Manzhou's joining. As for the worries, it is naturally the forces that are about to move behind the scenes, and their unknown purposes.
From He Manzhou to find the notes left by He Sheng, so that Bai also started from getting in touch, and this step of the way was fueled by someone behind the scenes. No matter how Rao analyzed, he could see that their purpose was not pure, it was not so much that they were promoting the course of the situation, but that they originally wanted to use He Manzhou's special bloodline to do something.
Combined with the accident that He Sheng encountered and the clues of the whole thing, Bai Yicong gradually spied out some clues, and eliminated those confusing parts, he had to suspect that the original purpose of the twelve concubines was to target He Manzhou.
In other words, He Manzhou's life experience originally hid a great mystery.
Bai Yizi couldn't find any clue about these things, but with the past about his mother that He Manzhou inadvertently told, the missing link was finally found, and all the reasons gradually had an answer.
And Miss He, who was telling the story over there, was precipitated in her memories, and she was unaware of Bai Yicong's many considerations. However, with the sudden silence at this moment, she quickly realized that the current chat was a bit difficult to pick up, and immediately began to make up for it.
"Forget it, how can I talk about this during the Chinese New Year. ”
"It's okay, I'm willing to listen to what you say. ”
"If that's what you say, then can I continue?" He Manzhou chuckled, those big bright eyes were especially beautiful under the lights, "Then I'll tell you something funny, you haven't heard of it......"
Bai Yicong showed rare patience, hooked the corners of his lips and nodded.
"Okay, you can say it. ”
Later, with the strength of wine, He Manzhou's conversation box was completely opened.
Her conversation with Bai Yicong was not so restrained, and the topics about her father and mother came to an end, and they became interesting stories about her childhood, and the topic gradually became lighter. He Manzhou didn't feel Bai Yicong's deeper considerations, and Bai Yicong didn't want to say things that had not been thoroughly confirmed to make the girls block.
They are like a carnival before the end of the day, liberated from the usual repression.
Happy times always fly by, and when the food on the table is almost clean, the New Year's Eve crowd in the store becomes more and more restless, He Manzhou looked up at the clock hanging on the wall, and found that it was nearly twelve o'clock.
"Hey, Bai Yicong...... It's New Year's Eve!"
Although he didn't understand what Miss He was excited about, and what was there to be emotionally charged about such an obvious thing, Bai Yicong still didn't spoil the atmosphere, and continued to follow her words: "Yes, it's New Year's Eve, do you need me to give you blessings in advance?"
"Can you be a little emotional, it's all New Year's Eve together, isn't it good to be on time, what's the point in advance?"
The degree of plum wine is not high, but the stamina is very large, and He Manzhou felt a little drunk after the small half pot.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her smile revealed a beauty that was rarely seen in the ordinary, extremely moving.
When saying this, He Manzhou touched Bai Yicong with his elbow.
"The atmosphere is so good, why don't we go out and have a look?"