Chapter 689: Master, Stop Hiding It From Me—I Know Everything
As soon as Nan Qiao said this, Tang Helin's eyes were obviously evasive, unable to face Nan Qiao, and his evasive eyes were very apparent.
"You child, what nonsense are you talking about." Tang Helin picked up the bowl and was about to leave.
Nan Qiao promptly stopped him: "Master, don't you really want to tell me? Since I'm asking you, it's definitely because I know. Please don't hide it anymore."
Tang Helin sat down again, very flustered by Nan Qiao's questioning.
The matter has come to this point, he had no choice but to face it.
"Qiaoqiao, who have you been listening to? Who is spreading nonsense, I will send them out of Hua Country!" Tang Helin was furious.
"Master, I didn't hear it from anyone. I found a document on Professor Zhong's phone. After decrypting it, the content seemed to be about me. You also said, I've been smart since I was young, and I learn things fast. I can master martial arts moves that even my seniors can't learn just by watching. Everyone praises me as a martial arts genius, but now I know I'm not a genius, I'm different from normal humans."
Nan Qiao was so calm, and Tang Helin felt uncomfortable and sad upon hearing it.
If he could, he wouldn't want Nan Qiao to know these things either.
Nan Qiao told Tang Helin about finding Professor Zhong's phone.
Everything was based on the information found on Professor Zhong's phone, making it impossible for Tang Helin to hide it even if he wanted to.
Tang Helin could only speak truthfully and shared his suspicions with Nan Qiao.
"I've taken in so many apprentices, you're the first one who I feel can't be described as a genius. Not only have you shown extraordinary talent in martial arts, but also in doing other things, which isn't like normal human beings. Later, after you saved Nan Shan, I realized there was such an organization researching humans. Later on, I discovered you might have come from the same laboratory as Nan Shan." Tang Helin, feeling relieved, finally revealed the secret that had been weighing on his heart for a long time.
Nan Qiao smiled: "Master, so you knew all along that my body was different from others, but kept it a secret to protect me from being targeted?"
"I always disagreed with you leaving Qing Shan, indeed because I feared you'd be targeted and encounter danger. Later, when I saw your longing for family, I had no choice but to let you leave." Tang Helin smiled: "Luckily you left Qing Shan, and the Bai Family treated you so well. If you hadn't left, you would have missed out on such a good family."
Sometimes, the decision to act or not isn't easy to measure.
Nan Qiao asked again: "So, Master, you can't be sure if I'm No. 1?"
"I can't be sure. Over the years, I've discreetly inquired about these matters but couldn't find accurate information."
The main problem was that he couldn't openly ask for information. Tang Helin was concerned with Nan Qiao still being by his side, so he had to be cautious at all times.
If he brought trouble to Nan Qiao, it would put her in danger.
Through the exchange, Nan Qiao confirmed that she might actually be a product of the laboratory experiments, and a pretty outstanding No. 1.
But why didn't she have memories of that time?
Why was she targeted by a mysterious organization when the Zhou Family sent her to the countryside?
If no one had made a deal with the mysterious organization, why would a little girl like her be targeted in a small village?
Perhaps, she should go back to the village and ask Granny Qian.
Granny Qian watched her grow up and knew a lot about her, she might know what happened.
Nan Qiao remained silent, and Tang Helin felt anxious yet pained as he softly comforted her: "Qiaoqiao, don't dwell on these matters. You're healthy now and can conceive a child, which is contrary to the records. The records say experimental subjects are infertile for life, and you've already disproven that claim. So, don't let these nonsense weigh on your mind."
Nan Qiao touched her belly. Can she really give birth to the baby?
The experiment subjects are supposed to be infertile, so why is she the exception?
If she was a successful experiment, she shouldn't be left on her own.
If she escaped the experiment, then she's a failed product.
Why can a failed product conceive a child?
Nan Qiao couldn't help but worry about the child in her womb. Just because she's pregnant doesn't mean she will carry it safely to term and deliver safely.
With this thought, Nan Qiao became even more anxious.
"Qiaoqiao, keep Master's words close to heart."
"Master, I will. You know me; I'm an optimist, not someone who dwells on things."
"Let me serve you another bowl of soup." Tang Helin picked up the bowl and walked into the kitchen.
Entering the kitchen, Tang Helin's straight back bent over with disappointment and worry.
Nan Qiao knowing the truth, is it a good thing or a bad thing?
...
When Nan Qiao left, she took the soup he had prepared with her. She got into the car and waved at Tang Helin.
"Master, you have a talent for cooking. The soup you made was delicious. Master, I want more soup tomorrow. Can you make some more for me?"
The smiling girl, as if nothing had happened, seemed not to have let those troubling things burden her heart. Tang Helin's tense mind was eased a lot.
"If you want soup, Master will make it for you every day. Qiaoqiao, remember to come play at Master's house again tomorrow."
"Okay, Master, see you tomorrow."
Nan Qiao waved and said goodbye to Tang Helin.
At this time, the driver had already reported the situation to Li Yehan.
The driver told Li Yehan that Nan Qiao went to Tang Helin's house and had soup with Tang Helin.
The two of them had a pleasant conversation, with the atmosphere and emotions being quite normal.
...
Li Yehan received the message while he was in a meeting.
Even after receiving the driver's report, Li Yehan couldn't calm his nerves, still worried that Nan Qiao might be hiding something from him.
The matter of Nan Qiao's identity kept Li Yehan on edge with worry.
"Secretary Zhao, handle the rest of the meeting content." Li Yehan got up and left.
Secretary Zhao didn't dare to breathe heavily; he sensed that Li Yehan seemed to be facing a major issue, one difficult to resolve.
Li Yehan walked out of the meeting room into his own office and dialed Tang Helin's number.
"Old Tang, Qiaoqiao came to see you. Did you tell her about the matter?" Li Yehan urgently wanted to know the truth.
Tang Helin didn't hide anything and responded truthfully.
"I didn't say anything. Qiaoqiao guessed it herself. She discovered the secret on Professor Zhong's phone."
Li Yehan: "..."
He thought he had hidden it well, yet didn't realize that Nan Qiao already knew.
Tang Helin explained: "I originally intended to keep it from her, thinking that this matter shouldn't be told to her, but who would have thought she already found out ahead of time."
Tang Helin sighed deeply and sank into anxiety.
"Ye Han, you should have a good talk with Qiaoqiao. Letting her know about her identity may not be a bad thing. She will have considerations in her actions and can avoid some people using this matter to threaten her."
"Old Tang, I understand your point."
Li Yehan now only wanted to find Nan Qiao and have a thorough talk with her.
He hung up the phone and left the company, wanting to see Qiaoqiao as soon as possible.