Chapter 32: Apologies
Pei Xianglin nodded again and again.
Qiao Ran hurriedly explained: "It's not me ......"
"Don't worry." Pei Lao patted the back of Qiao Ran's hand soothingly, and when he talked to her, even his tone was much gentler, "I know it in my heart." ”
Qiao Ran stopped talking.
She didn't know how she felt about this old man, she should be a little afraid, after all, they were only seeing each other for the first time, but the other party was holding her hand so familiarly.
Later, he was shocked and shocked with his "granddaughter".
But now, listening to Pei Lao say that she was relieved, she didn't seem to be worried.
Pei Lao was on crutches in one hand and Qiao Ran in the other, and asked Chu Junbei: "Junbei, you tell me the whole thing." ”
Among these people, he knew that Chu Junbei was the fairest and the most credible in his words.
Chu Junbei then told the matter again, of course, it was very fair, so fair that Pei Xianglin said that Qiao Ran stole her bracelet without any evidence.
Pei Xianglin hurriedly defended herself: "Grandpa, it's not like this, the bracelet was found in Qiao Ran's bag, so I ......"
"Even if the bracelet was found in Qiao Ran's bag," Pei Lao interrupted Pei Xianglin's words, "it may be a false accusation." ”
Pei Xianglin pursed her lips.
Chu Junbei spoke a lot more easily at this time: "Actually, it's not that there is no way to prove Qiao Ran's innocence, it's good to figure things out, otherwise, Miss Pei and those two will not give up." ”
While speaking, Chu Junbei also glanced at Lin Weiwei and He Yuanyuan who were standing in the crowd, and the two naturally noticed his eyes and took two steps back.
It was going so strangely, it was completely different from what they had imagined. Chu Junbei helped Qiao Ran not to say anything, and Pei Lao suddenly said something about his granddaughter......
Where did Pei Lao come from's granddaughter?!
Xie Ruiyu was different from them, and when he heard Chu Junbei's words, he said very positively: "Mr. Chu, if you have any way, just say it quickly, and it's good to figure things out." ”
Qiao Ran looked at Xie Ruiyu with gratitude in her eyes.
Xie Ruiyu would say this because he believed her, right?
That's nice.
She also thought that Xie Ruiyu would believe Pei Xianglin's words, and would really think that she took the bracelet.
Chu Junbei didn't notice Qiao Ran's expression at the moment, and talked about his own method: "According to Miss Pei, it was Qiao Ran who took her bracelet, and the bracelet was taken for identification." If there are Qiao Ran's fingerprints on it, then the bracelet is what she holds, but if not, this matter is a misunderstanding. ”
He would say so, with certainty, of course.
When the bracelet was searched, Qiao Ran's reaction was so surprised, indicating that she didn't know that the bracelet was in her bag, and the bracelet was worn on Pei Xianglin's hand before, and she couldn't have touched it.
Therefore, it is impossible to have Qiao Ran's fingerprints on it at all.
Qiao Ranxi said: "I can do the appraisal, I will cooperate." ”
Pei Lao also nodded, "In that case, then Xianglin, let's make an appraisal." ”
Pei Xianglin was a little panicked.
Do an appraisal? It is impossible to have Qiao Ran's fingerprints on it, if it is really identified, it will become a farce and a joke.
Thinking so, Pei Xianglin pinched her fingertips, and finally gave in: "Since Mr. Chu helped Miss Qiao to vouch, then this matter should really be my mistake." ”
She walked in front of Pei Lao again and smiled very well-behaved, "And didn't grandpa say that she is my cousin?" I was mistaken, and my cousin would certainly not do such a thing. ”
Although Pei Xianglin's attitude was a little perfunctory, in front of Pei Lao, Chu Junbei couldn't say anything.
But the others are different.
As soon as he squinted his eyes, he saw He Yuanyuan and Lin Weiwei constantly retreating, trying their best to drown themselves in the crowd, funny and ridiculous.
With a sneer, Chu Junbei asked: "Those two young ladies, just now they kept saying that Qiao Ran was a thief, and now that it has been proved to be a misunderstanding, should we apologize to the person who was misunderstood by you?" ”
His words were still relatively moral, and he didn't embarrass them too much.
And in this situation, everyone knows that it is impossible to continue the investigation.
The two had to reluctantly come over and apologize to Qiao Ran one by one.
Qiao Ran's face was still pale, and she didn't even look at them, feeling disgusted.
Especially He Yuanyuan.
Chu Junbei also glanced at He Yuanyuan twice, and suddenly seemed to remember something, and asked, "This young lady seems to be a little familiar, have we met somewhere?" ”
He Yuanyuan lowered his head and didn't dare to look at Chu Junbei, and snorted: "North...... Beiye ......"
Although Pei Lao had only arrived for a while, looking at this situation, Qiao Ran must have suffered a lot of grievances before.
patted Qiao Ran on the shoulder, and Pei Lao asked her softly, "Your name is Qiao Ran, right?" I have something to ask you, sit with me for a while? ”
Although I don't believe that the other party is my grandfather, but the other party is an old man, and he just helped him, so it is not too much to make such a request now, and he can't refuse.
So, Qiao Ran followed Pei Lao to a room upstairs.
Pei Lao sat on the sofa, staring at Qiao Ran intently, holding a cane with one hand, and he didn't know if he was nervous, and felt that his hand was wrong.
Opposite him, Qiao Ran was also nervous.
She has been dependent on Qiao Pingping for so many years, and she also asked Qiao Pingping about her father, but Qiao Pingping only said that she was deceived by a man when she was young and gave birth to her, and every time she mentioned the things of the year, she would be in a bad mood, Qiao Ran was sensible, so she didn't ask again.
And she also heard Qiao Pingping say that Qiao Pingping's parents passed away a long time ago, and now suddenly an old man said that it was her grandfather, which is indeed too unbelievable.
The two sides were silent, the atmosphere in the room became more and more awkward, and after a few minutes, Pei Lao spoke first: "Qiao Ran, how have you been doing all these years?" ”
"It's good." Qiao Ran replied, "I live with my mother, although I am a little poor, but I am very happy. ”
Pei Lao nodded, and asked some other questions, such as where they lived, what kind of work her mother did, etc., and Qiao Ran answered them one by one.
Listening to Qiao Ran talk about the life he has lived since he was a child, the old man felt uncomfortable, and choked up: "It's me who is not good, it's all my fault, it was me who was wrong back then......"
Looking at Pei Lao's appearance, Qiao Ran struggled for a while, and finally said: "Old man, you must be mistaken, my mother's surname is Qiao, not Pei, I can't be your granddaughter......"
The child who had been looking for so many years suddenly appeared in front of him, Pei Lao's emotions were very excited, and he shook his head and said: "Impossible, you must be Rong'er's child, I can't admit my mistake......"
Qiao Ran originally wanted to explain again, but at this time, someone knocked on the door.
When Pei Lao was old, Qiao Ran went to open the door by herself, but when she opened the door, she saw a man in a suit pen holder standing at the door.
It's Pei Hao.
Pei Hao received a call from Chu Junbei, and when he heard that Pei Lao had found his granddaughter here, he rushed over, and he also asked Chu Junbei for his name on the phone, so he was not surprised when he saw Qiao Ran.
It was Qiao Ran, who was slightly stunned when she saw Pei Hao appearing here, "Brother? How did you end up here? ”
"Qiao Ran, is Grandpa there?" Pei Hao asked.
Qiao Ran was stunned again.
Grandfather?
She turned her body sideways and led Pei Hao into the room, "Yes...... This old gentleman? ”
Listening to Qiao Ran's name for himself, Pei Lao's heart was sour for a while, and his two wrinkled lips closed one by one, making an old voice: "Ranran, you can call me grandpa." ”
Qiao Ran pursed the corners of her lips and couldn't open her mouth.
Or Pei Hao said: "Grandpa, I'll send you back first." ”
Pei Lao opened the hand he stretched out to support himself, and glared at Pei Hao fiercely, "You already knew, didn't you?" Why didn't you tell me? ”
Pei Hao was not aggrieved, and explained sincerely: "I haven't decided yet, I originally wanted to tell you about it later." ”
Unexpectedly, before he was completely sure of Qiao Ran's identity, Pei Lao would meet people first.
He squatted in front of Pei Lao and said patiently: "I know your mood now, but this matter is too shocking for Qiao Ran, you have to give her a little time to get used to it, right?" Don't scare her. ”
Hearing Pei Hao say this, Pei Lao felt that it seemed to be the same thing. He had managed to find this granddaughter, and he couldn't scare her away anymore.
And he needed some time to calm down.
Thinking so, Pei Lao hurriedly said to Qiao Ran: "Ranran, grandpa didn't scare you today, right?" Don't be afraid, I'll give you time. ”
Qiao Ran: "......"
She still doesn't believe that Pei Lao is her grandfather.
With Pei Hao's enlightenment, Pei Lao was really not so anxious, and pushed Pei Hao in front of her, "Ah Hao, you send your sister back first." ”
"Then you ......"
"Lao Chen is following me, you don't care about me, send Ran Ran back quickly."
Seeing that the time was indeed not early, Pei Hao didn't say anything more, and took Qiao Ran away.
Fortunately, Qiao Ran still trusted him and did not refuse.
When they got downstairs, they saw Chu Junbei waiting there against the wall, and when they saw Pei Hao coming down with Qiao Ran, they stood up straight and asked, "What's the matter?" ”
"I'll tell you more about it when I have a chance." Pei Hao said, "It's too late, I'll send Qiao Ran back first." ”
Chu Junbei stopped in front of him, "I'll just send her." ”
Pei Hao looked at Chu Junbei and smiled slightly, "Don't bother." ”
Qiao Ran also opened her mouth at this time: "Mr. Chu, just let him send me." ”
She also has a lot of things she wants to ask Pei Hao clearly.
There are too many things that happened tonight, and it also involves Qiao Ran's life experience, and now that Qiao Ran has spoken, he didn't insist anymore, but just asked Qiao Ran to send him a message when he got home, so that he could rest assured.
Qiao Ran nodded, but she didn't hear what he was saying clearly at all.
Until she got into the car, Qiao Ran's mind was still groggy.
Pei Hao was more concerned about another matter, and asked Qiao Ran while driving: "Do you know Junbei?" ”
"Hmm." Qiao Ran replied casually, without extra words, and then asked, "You said that I was very similar to your sister, because I was also like Pei Lao, thinking that I was his granddaughter?" ”