Seeing her grandfather's secretive expression, Tang Qiaoer knew that this matter might have touched upon the secrets of the Shen family.

It would be really impolite to ask further.

She has always been a sensible person, but this matter was related to Shen Jingjue. She didn't know why she got ahead of herself and asked openly: "Grandpa, what is the relationship between Mr. Shen and Young Master Shen? Are you anxious?

Is it... related to the kidnapping case when they were teenagers?"

Shen Nanhuai's pupils shrank heavily and he stared at her in shock, "You...you know about the kidnapping?"

"Sorry grandpa, I didn't mean to know."

Tang Qiaoer's tongue was dry, she pondered for a moment, and said softly, "Previously, Mr. Shen mentioned to me about his eldest brother. He said that he would take the initiative to tell me when he finds time and would not hide anything from me.

At that time, I was fighting with him and didn't want to hear him tell me the truth, but I couldn't help but be curious about him, so I..."

After Shen Nanhuai listened, he saw that her little face was flushed with embarrassment. The thin-skinned and timid little girl from before was back again, and the gloom hanging over her thick gray-white eyebrows disappeared in an instant.

This is a good thing.

This shows that this girl is no longer as resistant to surprise as before, and has even begun to become curious about him. Their previous relationship has eased!

"Xiao Xiao, I was shocked that he was willing to tell you his past. He really didn't treat you as an outsider. He was really honest and honest with you."

Shen Nanhuai sighed quietly. Thinking back now, he still felt very sad, "My two grandsons were kidnapped by kidnappers when they were young. Those kidnappers were notorious in society at that time, selling drugs, killing people, and robbing banks... He does all kinds of evil. From all over the country, they have kidnapped and sold wealthy young men for meat, more than they can count on ten fingers."

"I know you are talking about the underworld leader who was called 'Brother Hao' back then, Ma Jianhao, right?"

Tang Qiaoer has also heard about Brother Hao's gang, and Jiang Susu told her.

Because, Brother Hao was once a horse boy under Jiang Susu's father. Later, he was dissatisfied with his desires and became too ambitious, so he quit the organization and went out to work alone.

At that time, Brother Hao was particularly rampant and arrogant. He directly shouted to the police that he would have to save tens of billions of ransoms before he could wash his hands of the crime.

When Brother Hao was arrested eighteen years ago, all major media covered this event, which was celebrated by everyone. However, Brother Hao could still laugh in front of the camera! It made people’s teeth itch with hatred!

Jiang Susu once said that the thing her father regretted most in his life was not killing Ma Jianhao and cleaning up the family.

"Yes, that's him."

Shen Nanhuai held his forehead in distress, "Back then, your Uncle Shen and I were already on high alert, and everyone was on guard, but unexpectedly, Ma Jianhao still let Ma Jianhao take advantage of the loophole and kidnap my two grandsons!"

Tang Qiaoer's heart twitched when she heard that, and she asked in a low voice: "Then... what happened next?"

"After Jingzhe and Jingjue were kidnapped by Ma Jianhao's gang, they demanded a ransom of two billion from us, one billion for each child! The two billion back then is comparable to ten billion now! But I still didn't even blink. Just prepare the ransom, after all, nothing matters more than your grandson!

It turned out that Ma Jianhao was so cunning and treacherous that he repeatedly moved the transaction location! He was teasing us! Jingzhe and Jingjue were detained by them for a full half a month, but we didn't dare to call the police!"

Shen Nanhuai lowered his eyes and shook his head in pain, "Later, I was surprised to find that after going through all kinds of hardships, he actually escaped from the bandit's den with wounds all over his body. I really didn't expect that he actually escaped. …He was only eleven years old back then!”

"He ran out alone?"

Tang Qiaoer was extremely shocked, her beautiful eyes were stunned, "How could he escape at such a young age and face so many tough kidnappers? Someone should help him, right?"

"There...is the Awakening of Insects."

Tang Qiaoer took a breath of cold air, "!"

"Jingzhe was already a fifteen-year-old boy at that time, and he was taller and stronger than Jingxue..."

But he was just a young man. How could an unarmed young master from a wealthy family be so capable? Not only could he restrain the kidnapper, but he could also let his brother go...

Tang Qiaoer was very confused, but she didn't express it. She just asked: "Grandpa, what happened next? How did Young Master Shen escape?"

"We gave Ma Jianhao a ransom of 2 billion... Half a month later, Jingzhe was naked and thrown outside the gate of Guanchao Manor..."

Shen Nanhuai's face turned pale, and his lips trembled unconsciously, "When the child came back, his whole body was covered with blood, and he was tortured... until he was dying. He stayed in the hospital for a month, and after half a year of psychological treatment, his condition improved. Get better.

But...his body almost collapsed."

"Why?" Tang Qiaoer asked in surprise.

"Later we learned from Jingzhe that after he helped his younger brother escape, he completely angered Ma Jianhao and the others, but they couldn't get enough of the ransom, so they could only use him as a punching bag.

They didn't give him food or drink, beat him and kicked him, and even knocked him into a sealed container... Because Jingzhe was beaten for a long time and lacked oxygen, his lungs, kidneys, heart... many organs had failed when he was admitted to the hospital, and he almost died. We couldn't save him! We spent a lot of effort to get Jingzhe back from the gate of hell!

Until now, Jingzhe is still very weak and his immunity is also low. Many times, he can only rely on a wheelchair when going out. To put it bluntly, it is all our fault to him."

When Tang Qiaoer heard this, she basically understood the whole story.

This is the source of Shen Jingjue's guilt towards his eldest brother, and the reason why Shen Guangjing is so full and harsh towards him.

The young Shen Jingjue escaped with the help of his elder brother, but his elder brother became a cripple because of him.

It is conceivable that he has carried a huge burden and guilt to get to where he is today. This is why Shen Guangjing beat him with a whip, but he endured it despite being able to fight back.

All for the sake of repaying his elder brother's favor.

"Xiaoxiao, don't tell Jingjue what I'm telling you. If he doesn't mention it to you, just pretend you don't know." Shen Nanhuai warned Qian.

Tang Qiaoer smiled considerately and said warmly: "I understand, don't worry."

"Xiao Xiao, after I told you this, will you... look down on Jingju? Do you think he is a person who doesn't care about the life and death of his brothers and just lives an ignoble life?" Shen Nanhuai's voice was muffled and his eyes were full of worry.

Tang Qiao'er couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain in her heart. She hurriedly sat next to her grandfather and put her warm palm on the back of the old man's cold hand.

"Grandpa, I have never looked down on Jingjue. If this were the case, I would never have married him in the first place.

In the kidnapping case that year, he was a victim just like the eldest young master. It was just that he was a little lucky, having an older brother who was willing to sacrifice for him, and God's blessing that allowed him to return to you safely.

I feel very sorry for what happened to the eldest young master. But this cannot be the reason for Jingwei to be despised and criticized. I believe that when he was young, he must have wanted to save his brother, but he did not have the ability at that time. So I blamed myself for a long, long time.”

Shen Nanhuai was deeply touched and hugged Tang Qiaoer in a bear hug, "Xiaoxiao... I feel relieved when you are by Jingjue's side.

Even if one day I am no longer here, I can still feel at ease with you by my side."

Tang Qiaoer was speechless for a moment, her cheeks turned red and she wanted to say something, but in the end she just patted the old man's back gently.

*

After Shen Jingjue finished his physical examination and received intravenous fluids, it was already dark.

Huo Ruxi heard Shen Chulu's stomach growling and knew that the little girl was hungry but was embarrassed to tell her, so she stood up and said goodbye to Shen Jingjue and his wife.

"My girl is hungry, I have to go home and cook for her." Huo Ruxi put her arms around Shen Chulu's slim waist, and the two of them were so close that they were so sticky.

Shen Jingjue was drinking hot water. When he heard that Huo Ruxi was going back to cook, he choked on a mouthful of water and coughed twice: "Huo Ruxi, are you sure your mind is clear?

If there is something wrong with your head, ask Qiao'er to take a look at it as soon as possible, don't delay my sister."

Tang Qiaoer sat on the sofa with her beautiful legs folded, and looked at Huo Ruxi who was smelling sour, "I wash my hands in a golden basin, are you a prodigal cooking?"

It’s okay, it’s similar to abandoning prostitution and becoming a good farmer, which is quite impressive.”

"Ahem, it's my first time tonight, and I'm actually quite nervous." Huo Ruxi has lived for twenty-eight years, let alone cooking. He has never seen what the Huo house kitchen looks like.

"Brother Ruxi, don't, don't be too forced, right?" Shen Chulu tugged at the corner of his clothes, feeling a little worried.

Tang Qiaoer had an expression of disbelief and disdain on her face, "It's just that if you don't want to live anymore, you can just don't bring my first appearance with you."

Shen Jingjue pursed her thin lips and said, "If the oil pan catches fire, turn off the heat immediately and use the pot lid to extinguish the fire. Do not pour water on it."

"I, I remember." Shen Chulu blinked her watery eyes and raised her hand obediently.

Huo Ruxi's eyebrows twitched with anger, "Zhuo... I am also a well-educated young master. Can you two please stop treating me like a retard?!"

Tang Qiaoer became anxious when she heard the word "couple", but before she could refute, Huo Ruxi picked up Shen Chulu and ran out of the ward.

After the newly married couple left, silence returned to the ward.

It's embarrassing, ambiguous, and sour...

It was indeed a bit sore. Shen Jingjue said that because the wound could not get wet, he had not taken a shower since the injury.

So he changed from a dog man to a stinky man.

But Shen was shocked to realize that this stinky man was naturally handsome, and he was still handsome even with his hair in dreadlocks. It made people angry to look at him.

"Ahem..."

Tang Qiaoer coughed twice to ease the awkward atmosphere, and said calmly, "While there is no one around now, let's talk about something serious."

"Aren't you going to do something serious?" Shen Jingjue's voice was low and hoarse, and his eyes darkened as he stared at her.

He didn't do anything, and his eyes full of longing for her had seriously crossed the line!

"Oh, Shen Jingjue, don't forget, your life is in my hands now."

Tang Qiaoer's cheeks started to heat up, she gritted her teeth and sneered, "I advise you not to be mean with your mouth, otherwise I will sew your head shut if I can, or peel your head off if I can."

Shen Jingjue narrowed his starry eyes and stopped teasing her, "Qiao'er, I know what serious thing you want to say.

You want to investigate the man who tried to attack Ms. Chu Rou, dig out his details, and find out the real reason why he did this, right?"

A glimmer of light flashed through Tang Qiaoer's beautiful eyes, and she nodded: "Yes."

"Qiao'er, I will solve this matter for you. When I am discharged from the hospital..."

"I can't wait. Do you know how bad this incident has had on Aunt Rou? How much of a blow it has brought to her?"

Tang Qiaoer interrupted him with a cold voice and cracked her slender fingers, "In the past few days, I have been busy operating on you, which has delayed the progress of the investigation. Otherwise, I would have dug out the mastermind behind the scenes and whipped him. He killed his body ten thousand times and made tea with his ashes."

Shen Jingjue's expression was calm, he just looked at her, slightly curled his lips, and smiled softly.

Because she is a woman who can do it.
To be continued...