Chapter 2311 - 2312: You Know, Don’t You
"Zilin, do you have some time?"
Although Ye Xunhuan was eager to ask Wang Zilin about Wang Ma, he knew in his heart that he couldn't rush things.
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan's inquiry, Wang Zilin was taken aback but then nodded and said, "Ye Big Brother, do you need something?"
"There's something I'd like to talk to you about," Ye Xunhuan said softly.
"Let's go upstairs to talk," Wang Zilin suggested in a soft voice.
Wang Zilin wasn't a fool; she could see that Ye Xunhuan didn't want to ask in front of Wang Ma, so she suggested going upstairs.
Ye Xunhuan naturally had no objection to this.
Subsequently, Ye Xunhuan and Wang Zilin headed upstairs.
Instead of sitting in the living room upstairs, they went to Qiu Ruoxi's study.
Upon entering the study, without waiting for Ye Xunhuan to speak, Wang Zilin asked, "Ye Big Brother, what do you want to know?"
Ye Xunhuan didn't speak immediately. He slowly fished out a cigarette, lit it for himself, took a gentle puff, and said slowly, "Zilin, is your father still around?"
Wang Zilin was momentarily stunned, and a puzzled expression appeared on her face.
Obviously, Wang Zilin was very puzzled why Ye Xunhuan would ask this question.
Despite her confusion, Wang Zilin replied truthfully, "He's not around anymore."
"Did your father treat you well?"
"Very well!" Wang Zilin's face gradually showed a trace of happiness.
But then the happiness on Wang Zilin's face slowly faded, replaced by a hint of sadness, "But my grandmother didn't like me, she always called me a wild child!"
Wild child!
The speaker means no harm, but the listener may take it to heart. Hearing these words, Ye Xunhuan's heart was stirred, and he asked, "Why?"
"Ye Big Brother, do you know something?" Wang Zilin slowly fixed her gaze on Ye Xunhuan.
Ye Xunhuan hesitated a little, then slowly spoke, "Zilin, whatever I say, you mustn't tell your mother, understand?"
Wang Zilin nodded, "Ye Big Brother, don't worry, I definitely won't tell her!"
Even though she didn't know what Ye Xunhuan was about to tell her, Wang Zilin still nodded in agreement.
Then Ye Xunhuan exhaled a cloud of smoke, slowly saying, "I met someone who has a photo that resembles your mother, but I'm not sure if it's really her."
"If it is your mother, then you might not be your father's biological daughter; your biological father could be someone else!"
Ye Xunhuan didn't tell Wang Zilin about the King, only briefly mentioned some things.
Upon hearing this, Wang Zilin didn't show any surprise and appeared very calm, as if she had already guessed it.
"Ye Big Brother, actually I already know."
"You know?" Ye Xunhuan looked at Wang Zilin with some surprise.
"Yes!" Wang Zilin nodded again, "My grandmother used to call me a wild child, but my father told me I wasn't; my grandmother just favored sons over daughters. Back then, I was too young to understand and didn't take it to heart."
"But later, in school, there was a physical exam where I discovered that my blood type didn't match my parents'..."
As she spoke, Wang Zilin's face gradually turned a bit somber.
"You... you found out then?"
"Yes," Wang Zilin said softly, "but I didn't say anything because my father treated me really well and thought of me in every way. Unfortunately, he passed away early."
Ye Xunhuan sighed slightly, "Zilin, don't be too sad. Your father in heaven wouldn't want to see you sad. Besides, you still have me, your sister Ruoxi; we're all family. We will all care for you!"
Wang Zilin slowly managed a smile, "Ye Big Brother, I know. You and Sister Ruoxi have always been good to me. I also like you all very much, and have taken you as my family. No matter when, you will always be my family."
Ye Xunhuan smiled, "That's good."
"Ye Big Brother, you... you..."
"What do you want to ask?"
"Do you know who my biological father is?" Wang Zilin asked, biting her lip as her hands slowly clasped together, a clear sign of nervousness.
Ye Xunhuan gently shook his head, "I don't know either. If I did know, I would surely tell you."
"But don't you know anything about your mother's situation?"
Wang Zilin shook her head, "I don't know. My mother has never talked about these things, but sometimes she would often stare blankly at something."
"What thing?" Ye Xunhuan asked immediately.
"I don't know what it is either," Wang Zilin said helplessly, "My mom always keeps it close and has never let me see it!"
"But every time she's lost in thought, it's definitely when she's looking at that thing. And my mom seems to be very fond of it."
Ye Xunhuan didn't speak, falling into a slow silence.
After a short silence, Ye Xunhuan spoke again, "Zilin, can you help me find a chance to see what that is?"
"Ye Big Brother..."
"Maybe I can help you find your biological father," Ye Xunhuan said softly, "Of course, if you don't want to know who he is, then forget it."
Ye Xunhuan didn't press Wang Zilin on the matter, as such things cannot be forced.
Wang Zilin paused for a moment, then slowly spoke, "I'll try, but I can't guarantee I'll be able to see it."
How could Wang Zilin not want to know who her biological father is?
Even if she had never met her biological father, there was a natural urge to know who her father is, even if it meant not acknowledging him after knowing.
"No problem," Ye Xunhuan said carelessly.
"Ye Big Brother, do you really not know who my biological father is?" Wang Zilin couldn't help but ask again.
Her inner instinct told her that Ye Xunhuan knew who her biological father was, and was intentionally not telling her. That's why Wang Zilin asked again.
Looking at Wang Zilin's clear eyes, Ye Xunhuan couldn't help but lower his head, not daring to make eye contact, his expression filled with complexity.
"Ye Big Brother, you know, don't you?" Wang Zilin asked again.
Ye Xunhuan sighed slightly, filled with bitterness, "Zilin, I..."
"Ye Big Brother, if you know, then please tell me!" Wang Zilin pleaded, looking at Ye Xunhuan, "Even though he didn't raise me, he gave me life. No matter what kind of person he is, he's still my biological father!"