February 12, 2017, the second day of the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

Cheng Xiaoyu and Su Yuxi quietly returned to Shanghai by private jet, Xu Qinning did not go along, on the day of arrival, the two had not returned home, so they went to the Shanghai Judicial Appraisal Center under heavy protection, and drew blood to do a half-sibling identification to determine the kinship.

Originally, Cheng Xiaoyu was going to do it in the United States, but Su Yuxi asked to go back to Shanghai directly to the judicial appraisal center with Huaxia national forensic evidence appraisal qualifications to appraise, so the two of them went back to Shanghai.

Because there is no hair, blood or saliva sample of his father Su Changhe, the half-sibling identification of different sexes is one of the difficulties in the identification of parental authority, and what is even more difficult is that Su Changhe only has one daughter, Su Yuxi, and no other child as a sample, the derived genotype is definitely incomplete, so it can only give a tendency opinion, and it is not possible to give a more clear answer like paternity testing or whole sibling testing.

In the semi-sibling test, it is more difficult for a half-sibling to obtain accurate results than a half-sibling.

Under normal circumstances, there are only three results for the identification of half-siblings or siblings or siblings: 1. Half-siblings are not excluded; 2. Exclude semi-siblings; 3. It is impossible to determine. On the other hand, there are six and five possible answers for the half-sibling or sister test, which are much more accurate.

Of course, there is a method with a higher accuracy rate, and the family genotype reconstruction method can be used in order to obtain supporting evidence to determine the kinship, but then the Su family must be found to provide genetic samples, but the relationship between Cheng Xiaoyu and the Su family is now incompatible.

Su Changqing has been idle at home, Su Changjun is even more miserable, he was expelled from the party for corruption and bribery, and now he is in prison, Su Weilan doesn't need to say much, there are still more than ten years to sit in prison, the eldest brother Su Buyun has also been transferred to a Qingshui Yamen, half-dead mixed, and Su Hongwen has become a lost dog, because all the family's property is mortgaged to the bank, and even borrowed a lot of usury.....

As for Sophie, she was a little better, she went abroad and married a foreigner in her forties or fifties.

Although the Su family was so miserable by Su Yuxi, this pot was naturally counted on Cheng Xiaoyu's head, not to mention whether they were willing or not, it was impossible for Cheng Xiaoyu to take the initiative to talk to the Su family.

Therefore, Cheng Xiaoyu and Su Yuxi discussed it, and first saw what the results of the half-sibling identification were.

Because it is a special person, the Shanghai Forensic Center sent the most authoritative combination of three professors, Yang Enqing, Mei Kun and Qian Fenglei, to preside over the appraisal, and the results will come out in seven days.

After the two had their blood drawn, they left the Shanghai Forensic Appraisal Center through the back door and returned to Yuehu Villa. For Cheng Xiaoyu, this will be the longest seven days, and in comparison, Su Yuxi is very calm.

In February, Shanghai is warm and cold, the spring is cold, much colder than Los Angeles, although the beginning of spring has passed more than ten days, but the weather is still like winter, and there is no shadow at all in spring.

There was a faint rain in the sky, falling on the road, and the gloomy sky in the distance was covered with hazy smoke, and the air was full of damp and freezing freshness.

Cheng Xiaoyu got out of the car and walked up to the corridor of the Su family's villa with Su Yuxi, Zhou Peipei, who heard the voice, immediately walked out of the living room and stood at the door watching Cheng Xiaoyu and Su Yuxi walking towards her.

It was still far away, so Zhou Peipei couldn't wait to ask, "When did you arrive?" Have you done an appraisal, or are you planning to go tomorrow? For Zhou Peipei, she naturally hopes that Cheng Xiaoyu can be Su Changhe's child, and she has long regarded Cheng Xiaoyu as her own child in her heart, but now such an unbelievable plot suddenly appeared, which made Zhou Peipei also a little uncomfortable, as if she was going to lose something important.

Although Zhou Peipei knew that even if Cheng Xiaoyu was not born to Su Changhe, it would not affect their relationship in substance, after all, Cheng Xiaoyu is a very emotional person, but whether there is such a relationship or not, there is still a big difference in my heart.

Therefore, Zhou Peipei also went to the temple to pray for the Bodhisattva's blessing, and Cheng Xiaoyu must be Su Changhe's child.

Cheng Xiaoyu looked at Zhou Peipei, who was nervous, and said: "Aunt Zhou, we just drew blood, and it will take seven days for identification, even if the results come out, we can't determine the answer ....." (BGM - "lost stars" Adam Levine)

Zhou Peipei reluctantly smiled and said, "That's it? I thought it would be like a paternity test, and I would get the results at that time....."

Cheng Xiaoyu said: "I thought so just now, but in fact, the paternity test is not the same as the paternity test!" Maybe I'll have to trouble you to go to the forensic center tomorrow.... Draw some blood....."

Zhou Peipei said with some complaints: "It's all a trivial matter..... You said your dad ....."

Saying the word "Dad", Zhou Peipei's expression was a little embarrassed, and she paused for a moment, "I didn't explain such an important thing when I left" The sentence never came out.

Cheng Xiaoyu naturally understood Zhou Peipei's psychology, and hurriedly said with a smile: "Aunt Zhou, no matter what, Xiaoxi and I have only one father in common..... But I'm luckier than Xiaoxi, I have two mothers......"

Cheng Xiaoyu had already thought very clearly on the plane, if the test results came out, Su Changhe was really not his biological father, putting aside the grievances of the previous generation, then all along, Su Changhe's kindness to him was like a reconstruction, just because of his mother's relationship, he recognized him as a son, and even the shares of Shanghe were given to him impartially when he died, isn't such a man worthy of calling him a father?

As for the real father, he was not interested in knowing who it was, so he thought he had come out of the treasury of gold.

Hearing Cheng Xiaoyu's sincere words, Zhou Peipei's heart was moved, her eyes were a little moist, and she turned her head and said, "Eat.... We went to dinner, and we prepared a lot of dishes you like to eat today....." Zhou Peipei did not mention Su Yuxi, because Su Yuxi had no requirements for food.

The three of them walked towards the restaurant together, and Cheng Xiaoyu asked, "Where is Zhiyan?" Haven't come back yet? ”

Zhou Peipei said: "Today her classmate celebrates her birthday, and she went to attend her classmate's birthday party....."

Cheng Xiaoyu let out an "oh" and chatted a few more words about Xiao Zhiyan, but Su Yuxi kept silent, unusually quiet.

The restaurant was brightly lit, obviously Zhou Peipei had carefully prepared, several Filipino maids wearing white gloves and maid clothes stood at the table, after Cheng Xiaoyu officially returned to the Su family, the number of servants and security guards in the villa was much more than before he left, and the Su family was already prosperous at this time, and it was not as depressed as the previous two years.

After the three of them sat down, they began to serve, the first dish was French bamboo shoots with white mushroom juice, and the corresponding wine was Xianshan dew; The second course is a tender lamb belly stewed broth, and the corresponding wine is romanied? Red wines from Château Conti. Next is lamb tenderloin, served with a platter of fresh vegetables grown in Earl Grey's garden; Then there's a tender salad of lettuce......

The servants brought up the fine food and drink, and then withdrew it, until the last sweet was a single ice cream and crispy round cakes served on a chandelier-style silver plate.

After using sweets, Zhou Peipei asked the servant to bring coffee and brandy to the terrace on the third floor, stood up and said to Cheng Xiaoyu and Su Yuxi: "Our family hasn't talked for a long time, you two are not allowed to go anywhere tonight, just chat with me....."

Cheng Xiaoyu glanced at Su Yuxi, who was sitting opposite him, and said, "It's me and Xiaoxi who usually ignore you....."

Zhou Peipei waved his hand and said: "What to ignore or ignore, I am not a child, and I am not old enough to need your care..... I usually play mahjong and go shopping, so I don't want to live too comfortably..... Walk us to the terrace...."

Zhou Peipei moved her chair slightly and walked to the stairs, and Cheng Xiaoyu and Su Yuxi also followed.

The rain was still falling, and the whole room was glowing with a warm red as the fire burned in the glass house on the terrace.

The three of them sat down on the sofa, Zhou Peipei picked up the brandy bottle, poured a glass for Cheng Xiaoyu and Su Yuxi, and said: "Nine years ago, Xiaoyu was still a cute little fat man when she first came, but now she has become a handsome young man..... I still remember the day Xiao Yu first came, it seemed to be raining, and your personality at that time was really much gloomy than the day in Shanghai in February......"

Later, there was a car accident, Xiaoyu was like an enlightened person, and she was much more cheerful, and she began to show her musical talent..... The video of Xiaoyu's performance in the Fudan Auditorium, I still often take it out to see now, and now it is completely impossible to see Xiaoyu out of the way, but that day Xiaoyu was tripped by Xiao Ning when she came on stage..... I couldn't have imagined that Xiao Yu and Xiao Ning would have a chance to walk together today....."

"The first time I went to the capital for the New Year, Xiaoyu got into trouble, to be honest, I still had some opinions about Xiaoyu in my heart at the time, but I didn't say it at the time."

Cheng Xiaoyu smiled and said: "At that time, I was indeed too impulsive and ignorant, but fortunately, nothing happened at that time." ”

Zhou Peipei sighed and said: "If there was no such thing at that time, if the Su family didn't ask your father to let you live outside, maybe the Su family wouldn't have fallen to the point where it is today..... Don't talk about this .... Don't talk about this, we have forgotten all these unpleasantness, at least our family can now sit together in harmony and happiness. ”

"I remember that New Year's Xiaoyu seems to have a cold, right?"

Cheng Xiaoyu said: "Yes, I Chinese New Year's Eve take care of me..... I also cooked porridge, which was the most impressive Chinese New Year's Eve dinner I had. ”

..................

The three of them recalled the past in the rainy night, as if they followed these sentences back to those happy pasts.

When it came to Cheng Xiaoyu's Oscar with "Titanic" in fifteen and finally delivered a shocking speech, Zhou Peipei was radiant, saying that she was in tears at that time, and she was extremely proud and proud of Cheng Xiaoyu.

Speaking of the reconciliation between Su Yuxi and Cheng Xiaoyu after the Bird's Nest concert, Zhou Peipei was relieved and bluntly said that she felt that she had no regrets in this life at that time.

At this time, Zhou Peipei grabbed Cheng Xiaoyu and Su Yuxi and put their hands together and said, "I want to talk to the two of you today, or I hope that no matter what the results of the appraisal are.... You two will always be like brothers and sisters, and we will always be a family...... Especially Xiaoyu, you are not allowed to move out..... Even if I marry Xu Qinning in the future....."

Su Yuxi, who had not spoken, interrupted Zhou Peipei's words at this time and said: "Mom, you don't need to say these things, we know, but some things change when they change, and the development of things will definitely change, because we can't predict the future..... But isn't the meaning of life that the future is full of variables? I've come to terms with the fact that my brother may not be related to me..... And know how to deal with the relationship in the future. ”

After a pause, Su Yuxi said lightly: "I'm ready." ”

Su Yuxi's words were a bit mysterious, but the meaning sounded very positive, so there was no Zhou Peipei who didn't understand what her daughter was thinking, and said with a smile: "It's good to be ready.....

Then Zhou Peipei looked at Cheng Xiaoyu again and said, "Xiaoyu, you are the same!" ”

Cheng Xiaoyu looked at Su Yuxi with burning eyes, he understood what Su Yuxi meant, so he didn't speak for a long time, seven days later, maybe Tai will end this eternal and endless torment, his love, the meaning of his life will be able to be embraced by him.

At this moment, Cheng Xiaoyu felt the coming relief, and the heavy and gloomy chains that bound him finally cracked, and they were finally about to be broken.

Cheng Xiaoyu looked at Su Yuxi's deep pupils, there was a huge calm inside, it was a sea of reason, there was no passion in it, no desire was flooding.

Through those eyes, he saw a flower of Coleridge that never faded, he saw the huge building slowly receding among the clouds, he saw the black mist-like serenity being blown away by the wind, and in an instant, the sycamores, the blue signs, the windows of the rooms, the porches they walked together, the small shops they sat together, everything appeared in her pupils in an orderly manner.

Cheng Xiaoyu felt the closeness of his heart, and he suddenly felt that he didn't quite understand whether such a wise, brave, and restrained emotion could be regarded as love.

He also thinks that if this is not love, then what kind of feelings can be called love?

Those unforgettable days of shared hardships, those rugged journeys of mutual sacrifice, the hardships and dangers that have been smoothed out by time, so that he can finally call her name.

The cold breeze of the February night showed a quiet pine wine-like silence in the Su family's villa.

Cheng Xiaoyu grabbed Su Yuxi's hand tightly and said softly, "I'm also ready." ”

It's not a promise without hesitation, it's not an unequivocal oath, it's not even anything, it's just a voice.

This prosaic chanting seems to have existed in this space since ancient times, as if two neutron stars have converged, and in this moment, in this vast universe, form is sound.

(2-in-1 update, I once said, don't guess the plot, you can't guess, you have to read the book carefully to find the answer from the book, I also once said, this book only has two climaxes, one in the earthquake, one in the ending...... It's clear that the final climax hasn't arrived yet. ）