Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 514 - 372. I said, I used to be scum (2 updates, part 1)

Chapter 514: 372. I said, I used to be scum (2 updates, part 1)

Because Qi Xiuqi was involved in handling that case back then! His perspective is different from Xiang Yuan’s, different from each of theirs.

Whether it’s him, Huangfu Huazhang, Shi Nian, or Xiang Yuan, they are all "within the mountains," while Qi Xiuqi is the observer who can offer Shi Nian clearer clues from an objective perspective.

He straightened his face and then changed the subject.

"Uncle Du called me and told me about your visit to the consultation."

Shi Nian felt a bit embarrassed, "Ah? Doctor Du shouldn’t have done that. Aren’t doctors supposed to keep all patient consultations confidential?"

He snorted, "But you’re the exception. He knows my temperament. If he doesn’t tell me, and I find out later, I’ll definitely cause trouble."

"Nonsense." Shi Nian didn’t believe his words. Because beneath that seemingly nonchalant face, she knew he was a very prudent person.

His gaze settled, "Don’t forget, the first time I took you to Uncle Du’s clinic, I discovered your issue with Uncle Du. That’s why Uncle Du informed me."

Shi Nian turned her head, "Actually, you might have noticed my memory problem even earlier than Uncle Du did, right?"

He then smiled, sighed, "Yeah. During those four years, even if you walked right past me, you wouldn’t recognize me."

Shi Nian, embarrassed, "Sorry."

He took a deep breath, looking up at the clear blue sky, "You’ve decided you want to remember, haven’t you?"

"Oh." Shi Nian nodded, "Are you unhappy?" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

She originally thought he would be the first to fully support her. But now, it was understandable that he was unhappy; she thought he might still not want her to remember the origins of Jieyou — not want her to remember any possible intimacies with Huangfu Huazhang.

She could only hold his hand, "Listen to me, the reason I went to Uncle Du’s clinic by myself without notifying you was also because of that matter... I was also worried about recalling being with Huangfu. You understand, in front of you I always feel somewhat inadequate, so I don’t know how to face you if I remember it."

He really wanted to hold her and plead with her not to think about it if she didn’t want to. After all, he would still love Jieyou the same, and he would still be persistent in finding the person behind everything.

But he knew he had no right to say that to her.

She has her own experiences, her own memories, and he couldn’t stop her from living forever in a world with fragmented memories out of his own fear.

"But what if... you discovered that I’m not who you imagined, what if you found out I’m no good, would you not want me then?" He, like a child who had done wrong, hooked her finger and pouted, staring into her eyes.

"What if you found that back then I wasn’t even comparable to Huangfu Huazhang, not even as good as Xiang Yuan and Qi Xiuqi... would you be disappointed in me?"

Shi Nian looked up at him, couldn’t help but smile helplessly, "Young Master Yan Qi, you’re never the modest type. How come you’re lowering yourself so much this time?"

That’s because you don’t know...

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he could only hold them back.

Finally, he turned his head and said, "Because back then, I was a scoundrel."

"To what extent?" She couldn’t help but laugh, teasing him as she looked up, "Are you saying you had a hidden wife back then, or even had a kid? Mr. Tang, it’s a shame I already have those. I’ve known men for many years; maybe I’ve even been intimate, and have a daughter... so could you out-scoundrel me?"

"Not like that." He looked at her, his heart a tangled mess.

"Then what is it?" Her smile remained warm and transparent, "Tell me about it."

But Tang Yanqing didn’t know where to start.

Shi Nian just smiled, "See, you can’t even say it, right? Although you keep saying you were a scoundrel back then, to be honest, I never believed it."

She looked up seriously, "In my heart, Tang Yanqing never had anything to do with the word ’scoundrel.’ In my eyes, you’re the best man I’ve ever met."

A massive wave crashed over Tang Yanqing, and he reached out to tightly embrace Shi Nian.

He nestled his head beside her neck, tears already blurring his vision.

The more she spoke like this, the more he dared not speak. He could only whisper in her ear over and over, "I’m unworthy."

Shi Nian also held him tightly, speaking as if comforting a child, "You say you don’t deserve me, and I say I don’t deserve you. But look at us, two people like this still end up together, neither can leave the other. So it doesn’t matter who deserves whom; it can’t change the fact that we’re already together."

She turned his head and took the initiative to kiss his lips.

She tenderly and thoroughly sealed her love upon him, again and again.

Tang Yanqing’s body immediately became scorching hot, and he forgot where they were, holding her tightly in his arms, taking the dominant position, arrogantly pinning her against the tree trunk...

In the distance, a black Rolls-Royce stood silent as the night. Both the driver and Xia Zuo lowered their heads, not daring to continue watching.

In the back seat, Huangfu Huazhang’s palm rested on the crystal skull atop his cane: "Why can you forgive him no matter what he has done, but not forgive the things I have done?"

"You’ve been deceived by his sweet words, my little girl. In fact, it is he who has hurt you the most deeply. I swore to you that all those who have hurt you deserve to die."

.

Jamie finally paid a visit to the Tang family.

Old Sir Tang Dongsheng personally received him.

Jamie had done his homework, hiring a Chinese cultural expert to guide him on the etiquette before he came, so after entering the hall, he respectfully greeted Old Sir Tang with the courtesy of a grandson.

Jamie was different from Huangfu Huazhang, as Huangfu Huazhang at least had a Chinese mother, whereas Jamie’s trace of Chinese blood was from a century ago, making Jamie’s thoughtful behavior all the more commendable.

Old Sir Tang smiled and stopped him, "Okay, okay, child, get up. Times have changed, and such grand gestures are no longer in vogue. This old man can’t shoulder it."

As they sat and drank tea, Jamie repeatedly praised, "Grandpa Tang, your family indeed has excellent tea."

Old Sir Tang nodded and smiled, "I’m old and have no other hobbies, just a strong nostalgia. So, I moved this old house and also leased a mountain in Huang Mountain to grow tea. I go back for a few months each year and live in the tea garden, planting tea."

Jamie smiled and nodded, "I really hope I will have the chance to visit Grandpa Tang’s tea garden one day. To see the fairy mountain in the mist."

Old Sir Tang nodded, "If there is a will, there is a way."

After some pleasantries, Jamie went straight to the point, "It’s truly regrettable that the Tang family and the Ford family, both in this state and this city, haven’t connected over the years."

Old Sir Tang was quite open-minded, "This is also by chance and coincidence. After all, a century ago was a time of chaos, where the two seniors each used aliases, leaving the descendants with no chance to know each other’s family identity."

Jamie respectfully nodded, "Therefore, we must thank Sister Yan Sheng. If it weren’t for her verifying the history of the Ford and Tang families, we wouldn’t have rediscovered our family connection."

It was Tang Yansheng who discovered that Huangfu Huazhang had a bearing quite similar to Tang Yanqing. Out of curiosity, she researched the histories of the two families, unintentionally stumbling on this connection from a century ago.

Mentioning Yan Sheng, Old Sir Tang briefly looked melancholic.

Seeing this, Jamie softly said, "I’m sorry to sadden you, Grandpa Tang. However, our Ford family is also grateful to Sister Yan Sheng for rediscovering our family connection, and regarding Sister Yan Sheng’s matter, we will do our utmost to assist."

Old Sir Tang smiled, "No matter whose child it is, if they commit a crime, they must be held accountable. The children of our Tang family must be held to even stricter standards."

So Tang Yansheng could have been bailed out, but she chose to give it up herself.

Jamie slowly said, "Although I’ve returned to M Country only recently and don’t know much about the previous events, I have some understanding. Huangfu Huazhang’s role in this incident indeed makes our Ford family ashamed and deeply regretful towards the Tang family."

Old Sir Tang slightly raised his white eyebrows, "Don’t say that, the first mistake was still made by Yan Sheng. She has also confessed to her actions without reserve."

"That’s not entirely correct." Jamie lowered his eyes, watching the sunlight fall through the carved windows onto the blue brick floor, creating contrasting patterns, "I’ve also studied Sister Da Sheng’s case. Sister Da Sheng herself confessed to illegally bringing children into the country, but the specifics of the case and subsequent events involve Huangfu Huazhang. So if he could testify for Sister Da Sheng, her charges might be reduced. But Huangfu Huazhang has persistently refused to testify, simply to avoid exposure and for self-preservation. His actions are something I cannot agree with, which makes me feel even more sorry for Sister Da Sheng."

"It’s alright." Old Sir Tang smiled faintly, "No truth will remain buried forever. Sooner or later, it will be revealed."

"You are right, Grandpa Tang. Justice will prevail, sooner or later," Jamie said unhurriedly, "It’s just that a person’s life is limited, and how many good years does one have? Sister Da Sheng isn’t married yet; how can such beautiful years be wasted behind bars?"

Old Sir Tang turned his head, fixing his gaze on Jamie’s face.

The lighting inside the old house wasn’t particularly good, as this main hall originally had no doors. After moving to M Country, for warmth and partition reasons, Old Sir Tang had added a door at the front, thus making the room even darker.

Jamie’s expression was soaked in the dim light as he slowly said, "So we brothers have tried to find some evidence, hoping it can help Sister Da Sheng."