Rebirth of a Village Girl

Chapter 941: 230: The Truth Emerging from the Surface

Liu Qi took two plates of exquisite pastries from the servant’s hands and placed them on the table, "These are our Bay Island specialties, Pineapple Cake and Red Turtle Cake, have a taste."

"Thank you."

Liu Qi sat opposite Ni Yang, unsure of what to do with his hands and feet.

This was clearly his home, yet he felt more nervous than Ni Yang.

In contrast, Ni Yang showed no hints of strangeness in her expression, her calm demeanor as if she were the hostess.

Her presence was naturally awe-inspiring.

Such a unique aura could not be mimicked by the average person.

"Eat, eat the pastries," Liu Qi pushed the pastries towards Ni Yang.

With polite insistence, Ni Yang reached for a Pineapple Cake. The crust was crispy and delicious, the filling soft and sweet, "It tastes really good."

Liu Qi’s face flushed for a moment, somewhat embarrassedly, he said, "If it’s good, feel free to have a few more pieces."

Ni Yang’s gaze swept inconspicuously in the direction of the staircase, "Are your uncle and aunt from inland?"

Liu Qi first paused, then nodded, "Yes, my dad and mom are both from inland. My dad stayed on Bay Island for some irresistible reasons and has now settled in Bay Island, having not returned to Beijing for many years."

"Do inlanders get used to living in coastal cities?" Ni Yang asked.

Bay Island is surrounded by sea on all sides, and the climate is very different from the land. It’s fine for just traveling, but if you’re a native Northerner, living in a coastal city would definitely be quite uncomfortable.

Liu Qi said, "We were born and raised on Bay Island since we were young, and are already used to its climate. My mom was originally from the South anyway, where the climate is similar to Bay Island’s. My dad has spent half his life on Bay Island, so even if he wasn’t used to it, he should be by now."

Ni Yang expressed her surprise, "So Auntie is from the South? I am also from the South. Which part of the South is Auntie from?"

Doctor Jiang’s family is originally from Beijing.

Beijing and Haicheng are thousands of kilometers apart. In days before the widespread use of communication technology, people living so far apart would hardly have any connection.

Moreover, the chance of being an illegitimate daughter was also not likely.

Doctor Jiang went overseas with Zhao Qing 22 years ago, and when she returned to her country 12 years later she was already 34 years old. Doctor Jiang is only 68 years old this year, and although Liu’s mother looks young, she must be at least in her forties or fifties.

The ages don’t match up. The only possibility is that Liu’s mother is Doctor Jiang’s younger sister, who had died many years ago, Jiang Zhi.

"Really?" Liu Qi responded with astonishment, "That is such a coincidence! My mom seems to be from Haicheng City!"

Ni Yang said with a smile, "That is quite a coincidence, I am also from Haicheng City."

Haicheng City...

Now that’s interesting.

Ni Cuihua just happened to be trafficked to Haicheng City.

Hearing this, Liu Qi was very excited.

What a fortuitous encounter this must be!

As the words fell, Ni Yang continued, "May I ask what Auntie’s last name is?"

Liu Qi, eager to make an impression in front of Ni Yang, promptly revealed his mother’s full name, "My mom’s name is Jiu Wentang, ’Jiu’ as in Yangtze River, ’Wen’ as in culture, and ’Tang’ as in Crabapple."

"Oh," Ni Yang nodded, "There seem to be very few families with the surname Jiu in our village. I was wondering if Auntie might be from the same village as me."

"My mom is from Xiaomu Village," Liu Qi said.

"Xiaomu Village?" Ni Yang thought for a moment, "I haven’t heard of this village, it must be far away from the village we used to live in."

In fact, Ni Cuihua’s adoptive father’s home was in Xiaomu Village.

Xiaomu Village was right next to Dam Village.

"Which village are you from?" Liu Qi asked next.

"I’m from Dam Village," Ni Yang said.

"Oh," Liu Qi scratched his head, "I don’t think my mom has mentioned this village."

The two chatted idly for a while.

Soon, Liu’s parents and Liu Ru came down from the upstairs.

Seeing his parents come down, Liu Qi excitedly walked over, "Mom, it turns out Ni Yang is also from Haicheng City, you’re fellow townsmen! She is from Dam Village in Haicheng City, Mom, do you know Dam Village?"

Jiu Wentang first paused, then said, "Mom has been away from Haicheng for such a long time now, who would remember that."

Hearing this, Ni Yang raised her eyebrows slightly.

This Jiu Wentang is quite interesting.

If Jiu Wentang really was from Xiaomu Village of Haicheng City, she wouldn’t be unaware of the neighboring village. Even though time can dilute everything, it never changes the sounds of one’s hometown or the longing for it.

The only explanation is that Jiu Wentang has some unspeakable secrets.

Liu’s father approached Ni Yang, "Comrade Ni Yang, if I may ask boldly, what is your relation to the child’s great-aunt? How should we address you?"