Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Seeking Justice for My Father

Huo Zhenqing was directly stunned by the news, unable to react for quite a while.

After a long pause, he slammed a palm on the table, “This is simply outrageous!”

Without witnessing it firsthand, just hearing it from Xu Qinghuan, he really couldn’t believe it. Is Lu Ranglian capable of such a thing?

Huo Zhenqing felt as if he himself had been betrayed, trembling with anger.

In reality, he is not an irritable person, on the contrary, he is refined and genteel, a true gentleman, especially at home, where he only loses his temper with his three sons.

Being this upset, even Shen Xiuqin, who had been married to him for so many years, saw this side of him for the first time.

Curious, she took the items from him, first looking at the letters, and gradually her hands began to tremble, feeling her worldview was going through a renewal, having never encountered such shameless people and things in her life.

Looking at the photographs next, she immediately felt her eyes burning.

They must have been secretly taken at night with dim lighting, but the faces and positions of the two were very clear, critical parts covered by bedding, but their upper bodies were naked, even a blind person could tell what they were doing.

The key was, the expressions on their faces were quite vivid.

Shen Xiuqin really couldn’t bear to look anymore, shakily returning them to Huo Zhenqing.

Huo Yuan leaned over to look, only to be pushed aside by Huo Zhenqing, “Go play elsewhere, child, don’t get involved here.”

The elderly couple came over out of curiosity, and their request for such photos was unacceptably shocking.

The old man suddenly fumed, “Lu Zongsheng, that old fool, none of his children are decent, this… this, this is how they repay those who sacrificed themselves?”

This line, according to the book’s plot, was later said by Huo Zhenqing when he demanded a thorough investigation of this matter, resulting in exposure, acting as Lu Ranglian’s final downfall.

Now, with matters transitioned earlier, the old man spoke up.

Xu Qinghuan shed tears, “I know, many people don’t truly believe it, even when the facts are right in front of them, yet the truth is this – they betrayed my father.”

The elderly lady hugged Xu Qinghuan tightly, “Good child, don’t cry, don’t worry, with your grandfather and godfather here, this matter won’t be left unresolved.”

Xu Qinghuan nodded, “I heard that my father actually knew, he even spoke with Song Wanlin, saying that when he returned from the battlefield, he would apply for a divorce with the organization, but he didn’t come back, he couldn’t come back, he died on the battlefield.”

Shen Xiuqin followed with tears streaming down, and the elderly lady too sighed with both eyes reddened.

“Good child, your father is a hero who sacrificed for the country and the people, in the eyes of those people, their hearts hold the nation, the ethnicity, great love, and righteousness, he would not take such matters to heart, don’t be sad!” The elderly lady comforted.

Jiang Xingye stepped over, gently wiping away Xu Qinghuan’s tears, his eyes boiling with anger, yet unable to conceal the heartache and affection.

Huo Zui glanced over here, then turned away.

The old man asked, “What do you wish to do?”

Huo Chi, with rage, said, “If you ask me, expose them, put them on the newspaper, let the whole nation see what these two shameless people have done!”

Everyone looked at Xu Qinghuan with questioning gazes, she shook her head, “I wish for Song Wanlin and Lu Ranglian to be punished, but I don’t want my father to be laughed at, pitied, or discussed, I hope his life’s legacy remains pure and spotless in the hearts of the people.”

That’s how it should be!

“So?” Huo Zui asked.

“I will seek justice for my father in my own way.” Xu Qinghuan had never relied on anyone in two lifetimes, she wasn’t used to asking for help, nor did she feel the Huo Family was obliged to help her.

Relying on others is the most foolish way to live when the mountain collapses or people run away.

The Huo family looked stunned, Shen Xiuqin was about to speak, Huo Zhenqing raised a hand to stop her, softly said, “Huanhuan, the Huo Family accepting you as a goddaughter isn’t just talk, it wasn’t only because you cured Huo Zui.

The Huo family’s stature doesn’t count for much, with your father’s reputation, you don’t really need such care, we just hope to give you a home.”

Jiang Xingye stepped forward, pulling Xu Qinghuan into his embrace, “I will give her a home!”

The old man spoke up, “It’s not the same, a husband’s family can’t replace a maternal family, what if you young lad have other thoughts in the future?”

Huo Zui’s eyes lit up, then heard Jiang Xingye say, “No, never.”

His tone was somewhat rushed, a bit fierce, after speaking he looked at Xu Qinghuan eagerly, grievously, as if saying, they wronged me.

Xu Qinghuan squeezed his hand, “Mm, I trust you!”

Suddenly, a room full of people felt their teeth ache from the sweetness.

Huo Chi, more exaggerated, clutched his face, shouted, “My God! Do you have to be like this?”

Xu Qinghuan smiled slightly, then seriously said, “I am also thinking about asking godfather for a favor, would you be able to help me?”

Huo Zhenqing immediately brightened up, “Why use this talk about favors among family? You healed your elder brother, what can’t we say?”

“Song Wanlin will definitely act against Yao Tinghe, I wonder if you could secretly protect Yao Tinghe a bit, not letting her die so quickly?” Xu Qinghuan asked.

Huo Zhenqing’s sharp gaze focused on Xu Qinghuan, “How do you know Yao Tinghe? How do you know the relationship between Yao Tinghe and Lu Ranglian?”

Xu Qinghuan thought, that’s precisely why she didn’t want others involved in her affairs, it’s unavoidable to ask so many whys.

Xu Qinghuan said, “I’ve always been watching the Lu Family, know thyself and thy enemy, to ensure unbroken victories.”

Huo Zhenqing still wanted to ask, Huo Zui said, “Dad, you said you’d help, now you’re asking so much, are you helping or not? If you’re unwilling to help, just say it straightforwardly, why ask so much?”

Shen Xiuqin hurriedly said, “Your dad is just worried about Huanhuan, do you think the Lu Family is so easily fooled?”

Huo Zui said, “Aren’t we here too? Just keep an eye on the Lu Family, that’s all.”

Huo Zhenqing waved his hand, conceding, “Alright, alright, I understand, but, Huanhuan, you must promise us, this stops here, don’t keep watching the Lu Family, and definitely don’t act rashly.”

Xu Qinghuan lowered her head obediently, “I understand.”

After eating, Xu Qinghuan proposed to go to the courtyard to sort things and stay there overnight.

Shen Xiuqin wanted her to stay, Huo Zui said again, “Mom, why keep bothering her? She’s leaving tomorrow, doesn’t she have her own things to handle? She isn’t a three-year-old child, plus, isn’t Xingye with her. If you’re still worried, let Chi go along.”

Huo Chi jumped up, “What do you need, I’ll lend a hand.”

Xu Qinghuan smiled at Huo Zui, gratefully for helping to smooth matters, then said to Huo Chi, “Great, great, I need to tidy up the room over there, having your help is perfect.”

The elderly lady said, “Is there extra bedding and luggage, if lacking, take it from home.”

“It’s not cold yet, I bought some, should be enough.” Xu Qinghuan said.

Shen Xiuqin quickly packed a set for them to take, Huo Chi brought it, the three left together.

Shen Xiuqin sighed heavily, plopped down beside Huo Zhenqing, looking somewhat defeated at her husband.

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