Regarding the shop matter, Mother Xia grew more and more regretful.
So, she thought it better to seize the opportunity before the truth was revealed, to demand something for Chengzong.
With that thought, Mother Xia instantly felt full of courage and was no longer afraid of Ou Jun, saying, "Officer, Chengzong is the only son in our branch of the family. Could you see if the organization could arrange a job for him?"
"We donât ask for much, just a formal job in a county factory would be sufficient."
Hearing this, Xia Chengzong felt somewhat embarrassed and hurriedly said, "I donât need it!"
Back when he was in the main house, his family had acted in this manner. He didnât expect that after moving to the other branch, this "mother" would turn out the same.
Meanwhile, on hearing Mother Xiaâs words, Ou Junâs expression suddenly changed.
Mother Xiaâs tone and look were sincerely heartfeltâall for her "son."
Combining this with what he had previously heard from Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia, Ou Jun knew that Mother Xia was manifesting her preference for male children.
Ou Junâs expression immediately cooled, and he said, "Letâs set this issue aside for the moment."
"Mr. Zhao, I wonder if you still remember, when Martyr Xia died, what happened at the âSouthwest Military Hospitalâ?" Ou Jun suddenly asked in a very serious tone.
In doing so, Ou Jun deliberately emphasized "Southwest Military Hospital" and closely observed Mother Xiaâs expression.
Originally, he hadnât planned to question Mother Xia so soon, but seeing her demeanor, she truly didnât care about her "biological" daughter Xia Chuyi.
If Chuyi really was Jiao Jiao... Ou Jun really wished he could take Chuyi back to the Ou family at once, to make her the Ou familyâs little princess!
"Southwest..." Mother Xia, who had initially believed Ou Junâs visit was merely for consolation, was suddenly stunned.
"I, I..." Mother Xia became nervous again, saying, "I... I canât quite remember."
"Really canât remember?" Ou Jun furrowed his brows tightly.
"When Martyr Xia died, you were at the Southwest Military Hospital and gave birth to Martyr Xiaâs only child," Ou Jun pressed on, "So, youâve forgotten such crucial times and places?"
Mother Xiaâs reaction and Ou Junâs expression made Xia Chengzong, also present in the hospital room, somewhat confused.
"Chief Ou..." Xia Chengzong couldnât help but stand up and said, "Chief Ou, what do you mean by asking my mother these questions?"
Though vaguely sensing some underlying issues, as a member of the branch family, Xia Chengzong felt obliged to defend Mother Xia.
Seeing Xia Chengzong standing up for her, Mother Xia grasped his arm like a lifeline and cried, "Chengzong, Chengzong, I canât remember, I really canât remember..."
Mother Xiaâs crying immediately became somewhat strange, making her appear... overly aggressive, as if forcing Mother Xia.
At that moment, both Ou Jun and Xia Chengzong looked rather unsightly.
Ou Junâs unpleasant look stemmed from growing coldness.
Xia Chengzongâs unpleasant look stemmed from embarrassment.
Ou Jun, with furrowed brows, said, "Mr. Zhao, think about it carefully again. Are you sure you donât remember?"
Ou Jun was skeptical.
Upon hearing this, Mother Xia covered her face, crying even more bitterly, "I... I really donât remember... when my childâs father died... leaving us orphaned and widowed... I... I only remember being very sad..."