You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 436 Visit
"Ha, I thought you kept using this name because you didn't want to recall this past."

“Yun’er”.

That's right, Hua Xiaonuan's original name was Yun Nuan, but she changed her name several times after she went on the run.

However, only her father and brother knew the name Yun Nuan.

Hua Xiaonuan's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Zhao Xuan in disbelief:

"No, it can't be you!"

Hua Xiaonuan retreated step by step with tears streaming down her face. Although she said that Zhao Xuan could not be her brother, she had already accepted it in her heart.

After taking a few steps back, Hua Xiaonuan stopped, then reached out and pulled open her collar, revealing the pendant. She looked at Zhao Xuan and said:

"Where's this pendant? Where's yours?"

Upon seeing the pendant, Zhao Xuan gained a more comprehensive understanding of Hua Xiaonuan's inner thoughts.

It's also clear that Hua Xiaonuan cherishes this pendant very much.

From Hua Xiaonuan's inner thoughts, Zhao Xuan learned that the pendant was a gift from her brother on the day they parted ways and went on the run.

"The desolate and bleak scene is accompanied by the fragrant, frozen pear blossoms in the rain."

Hua Xiaonuan was completely stunned, staring blankly at Zhao Xuan.

When her brother gave her the pear blossom pendant, it was a sign of parting, but they still believed that they would meet again someday.

This pendant is specially crafted; there is only one pair in the whole world, namely the one that Hua Xiaonuan and her brother each hold.

It was because of this pear blossom pendant that Hua Xiaonuan changed her surname to Hua.

"When I was on the run, I was betrayed, and I lost my pear blossom pendant that same year."

"Yun'er, you still don't believe me?"

Hua Xiaonuan wrinkled her nose, wiped away the tears on her face, then ran forward and threw herself into Zhao Xuan's arms:
"Brother! I've finally found you!"

Lu Tianting breathed a sigh of relief. He really didn't expect that Zhao Xuan, who was a big shot in Shanghai, was actually Xiao Nuan's brother.

Huang Qian also came to her senses at this moment. Even if she didn't believe it, she had no choice but to, because Hua Xiaonuan's behavior completely proved that Zhao Xuan was the brother she had been searching for all along.

Feeling guilty, Zhao Xuan gently patted Hua Xiaonuan's vest.

There was no other way; he had cheated by using Edith's dialysis mode to become someone's brother, and Zhao Xuan's goal was to find out where the remaining national treasures were. This way of using family ties made Zhao Xuan feel rather uncomfortable.

After a while, Zhao Xuan felt that his chest was soaked with Hua Xiaonuan's tears. Hua Xiaonuan then stopped crying and looked up at Zhao Xuan with longing in her eyes.

"I never imagined that my brother would achieve such great things! He truly is my brother."

Zhao Xuan smiled and reached out to ruffle Hua Xiaonuan's hair:
"How old is she? She still cries so easily."

Hua Xiaonuan gave a soft hum, pressing her head against Zhao Xuan's chest once more:

"No matter how old I am, I'm still your little sister. You promised me you'd always protect me!"

After saying that, Hua Xiaonuan released Zhao Xuan:
"And you really kept your promise, brother, you've always been protecting me."

Lü Tianting also stepped forward at this moment:

"Brother, did you deliberately let Huang Qian find us too?"

It's no wonder Lü Tianting asked that question, since Huang Qian is still tied up there.

Zhao Xuan smiled and said:
"I already knew you were staying here. When I came to the south of the city on business that time, I noticed that Huang Qian was very interested in this jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) shop, so I tested her a bit."

"I never expected that she really was one of your people."

Hua Xiaonuan shook her head:
"Brother, you're wrong about that. We didn't know about Huang Qian at first."

After Hua Xiaonuan recounted what had happened, Zhao Xuan looked at Huang Qian and smiled:
"Secretary Huang, I'm sorry."

Huang Qian felt a chill in her heart. She hadn't completed any of the tasks assigned by the organization, and instead, she was getting deeper and deeper into trouble.

Huang Qian now knows that she has no choice but to go down this path to the bitter end, because the head of the Special Higher Police's Intelligence Section is Hua Xiaonuan's brother.

However, upon further reflection, Huang Qian thought that this was a good thing. At least as Zhao Xuan's secretary, she would have many opportunities to come into contact with him, and perhaps she could actually find the whereabouts of those national treasures through Zhao Xuan.

Huang Qian is unaware that half of the national treasures that Hua Xiaonuan and Lü Tianting hid have already fallen into Zhao Xuan's hands.

Hua Xiaonuan glared at Zhao Xuan, somewhat displeased.

"Brother, since you already knew me, why are you only acknowledging me now?"

Zhao Xuan sighed, raised his hand to gently brush a strand of hair behind Hua Xiaonuan's ear, and said:
"I didn't originally plan to acknowledge you so soon, but what you've been doing lately has forced me to come find you as soon as possible."

Lu Tianting gave an embarrassed smile and quickly explained:
“Brother, this matter is really not the princess’s fault. We did this because we wanted to have a legitimate identity in Shanghai, and also to use the intelligence network of No. 76 to find you.”

"Huang Qian mentioned in the intelligence she brought back that Xiao Nuan's brother was in Shanghai, but I never expected that Xiao Nuan's brother would be you."

Zhao Xuan looked at Hua Xiaonuan in surprise:
"Looking for me? So you offered that batch of national treasures to Ding Moqun in exchange for finding me?"

Hua Xiaonuan sighed:
"That was the original plan, but we didn't expect the underground party members to be so capable. They actually discovered some of the things we were transporting out and took them away directly."

“Our deal with Ding Moqun didn’t go through, but it wasn’t a complete failure either. Ding Moqun has agreed to let us form a special secret team at No. 76. This is the team that I helped my brother build.”

"If I had known beforehand that you held such a high position in the Special Higher Police, I would never have cooperated with Ding Moqun. But brother, if I remember correctly, Ding Moqun's niece married you. So, we're related to Ding Moqun now? Should I call Ding Moqun's niece, Section Chief Dao, 'sister-in-law'?"

Zhao Xuan had considered all of these things before deciding to do them. Now that Hua Xiaonuan had asked, Zhao Xuan smiled and replied:
“Ding Moqun is Ding Moqun, and your sister-in-law is your sister-in-law. They cannot be confused.”

"But you're right, you really should call Ayan 'sister-in-law'."

Hua Xiaonuan looked at Zhao Xuan with bright eyes:

"Brother, I didn't expect you to be married. It's a pity I couldn't attend your wedding."

Zhao Xuan reached out and gently stroked Hua Xiaonuan's delicate nose:
"Then I'll just wait to attend your wedding."

Hua Xiaonuan gave a haughty snort:
"No way, I'll spend the rest of my life with my brother and sister-in-law."

After chatting for a while, Lü Tianting finally allowed Na Xin to untie Huang Qian.

Today, having just reunited with her family, Hua Xiaonuan is truly reluctant to part with Zhao Xuan.

Everyone sat around the wooden table. Hua Xiaonuan specially prepared some home-style dishes and opened a jar of rare imperial wine to celebrate the reunion.

It has to be said that the wine Hua Xiaonuan brought out was really delicious. Zhao Xuan felt that he would probably never taste such fine wine again in his life.

After all, even Hua Xiaonuan only had this one jar left. After everyone drank a toast, Zhao Xuan, putting down his glass, looked at Hua Xiaonuan and said:
"Now that we've reached an agreement with Ding Moqun, we can't delay the matter of the Special Secrets Group. We can't just give up the benefits we've already gained."

"But don't be foolish enough to claim kinship with Ding Moqun."

Hua Xiaonuan grinned, looking at Zhao Xuan with obvious displeasure:

"Brother, do you really think I'm stupid? How could I possibly tell outsiders about our relationship?"

At this point, Hua Xiaonuan's gaze swept over Huang Qian and Na Xin, and her cold eyes made Huang Qian and Na Xin shiver involuntarily.

Huang Qian and Na Xin quickly waved their hands and said:

"Miss, please rest assured, we will absolutely keep quiet."

Hua Xiaonuan nodded solemnly, and Lü Tianting then spoke up:
"Xiao Nuan, don't worry, with me here, I'll make sure they keep quiet."

After speaking, Lü Tianting looked at Zhao Xuan:
"Brother."

"You should still call me Brother Xuan. You'll have to get used to my current name. Just like Xiao Nuan, I can't keep calling her Yun'er, can I?"

Hua Xiaonuan nodded. Since they were going to continue lying low in Shanghai and waiting for the right opportunity, they couldn't afford to leave any loopholes.

Lu Tianting smiled and said:

“Okay, Brother Xuan, here’s the thing, the batch of cultural relics we traded with Ding Moqun was stolen by the underground party, but Ding Moqun is the kind of person who won’t act until he sees something in return, so we still need to prepare something for him.”

"So I want to pick out some things from my collection and send them to him, mainly to Hideo Tojo."

Zhao Xuan glanced at Na Xin and Huang Qian present, thought for a moment, and then smiled:

"No need to trouble yourself. I moved those things myself; I'm not some underground party member."

As soon as Zhao Xuan finished speaking, everyone at the dinner table fell silent, their expressions one of astonishment.

After a while, Hua Xiaonuan, realizing what was happening, widened her eyes and grabbed Zhao Xuan, asking:
"Brother, what do you mean by that?"

Zhao Xuan gently patted Hua Xiaonuan's hand and said in a gentle voice:
"How could I remain indifferent when I saw you trading those national treasures with Ding Moqun?"

"It's true that we want to restore our monarchy, but I will absolutely not allow our national treasures to fall into foreign hands. Xiao Nuan, President Lü, do you understand what I mean?"

Lü Tian nodded in surprise, while Hua Xiaonuan said happily:
"So, the batch of stuff we transported to Zhabei didn't fall into the hands of the underground party either; you transported it all away beforehand, brother?"

Seeing Zhao Xuan nod, Lü Tianting and Hua Xiaonuan breathed a sigh of relief, and were also amazed by Zhao Xuan's subsequent actions.

"So, brother, later you deliberately let the people from No. 76 discover clues, leading them to believe that the items were taken away by the underground party, in order to send a message to Ding Moqun!"

Lu Tianting let out a breath, raised his wine glass, and said:
"Brother Xuan, you really saved us this time."

If Zhao Xuan hadn't told Ding Moqun through No. 76, when the cruise ship docked to inspect the goods, not only Ding Moqun, but even he and Hua Xiaonuan would have had to bear the wrath of Tojo Hideo.

Given the Japanese people's anger, they have probably already been arrested, and their fate is uncertain.

"Of course I wouldn't let anything happen to you."

"Xiao Nuan, you are absolutely not allowed to do such stupid things again. Even if the items really fall into the hands of the underground party, I will not allow national treasures to be lost. Do you understand?"

Hua Xiaonuan and Lü Tianting nodded repeatedly.

"Don't worry, brother. Now that you're back, I'll listen to whatever you say from now on."

After the initial surprise, Lü Tianting seemed to realize something, and his eyes widened instantly:

"Brother Xuan, you just said that you've moved everything. You mean more than just the national treasures in Zhabei, right?"

Hua Xiaonuan also realized that she had said she would select some items from the remaining batch and give them to Ding Moqun. At that time, Zhao Xuan said that all the items had been moved by him. In other words, Zhao Xuan not only found the national treasures at Zhabei Wharf, but also those at the International Cemetery!
"Since I can find Zhabei Wharf, I can naturally find the International Cemetery. This is also a reminder to you. Don't think that you can be secretive enough. As long as you do something, you will leave clues. Follow the clues and you will be able to catch them all in one fell swoop."

Hua Xiaonuan and Lü Tianting were truly convinced this time.

Hua Xiaonuan's brother had no idea when those national treasures were shipped out, because Hua Xiaonuan had already separated from her brother at that time.

Hua Xiaonuan's team was the one secretly transporting the goods to Shanghai, while Zhao Xuan went to another place.

"Brother, in the entire city of Shanghai, I'm afraid no one would think of hiding the stuff in the area of ​​the International Cemetery. Where else could you possibly hide it?"

Hua Xiaonuan realized immediately after asking the question that it was inappropriate for the occasion.

Lü Tianting also nudged Hua Xiaonuan with his elbow.

Hua Xiaonuan then realized that Huang Qian and Na Xin were also at the dinner table.

Zhao Xuan simply smiled:
"Don't worry, the item is in a place no one would expect. When the time is right, I will take you and President Lü to see it."

Lü Tianting quickly waved his hand:
"Brother Xuan, you don't need to take me with you for this. Just take Xiao Nuan and go take a look."

Zhao Xuan also picked up his wine glass, clinked it with Lü Tianting's, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Brother Lü, thank you so much for taking care of Xiao Nuan all these years."

Hua Xiaonuan smiled, she never expected that the person she dreamed of reuniting with her brother was already watching over her from Shanghai.

This silent protection is now known to Hua Xiaonuan, filling her heart with warmth and joy.

"Brother Xuan, you flatter me. Taking care of Gege is my duty."

It was already dawn when Zhao Xuan left.

Huang Qian was the first to return to the Special Higher Police Department.

At the Jianbing Guozi shop in the south of Shanghai, Lü Tianting and Hua Xiaonuan were still in the basement.

After clearing the table, Lü Tianting sat down at the wooden table, sipping tea to help him sober up, and carefully looked at Hua Xiaonuan, asking:
"Xiao Nuan, is Zhao Xuan really a prince?"

Hua Xiaonuan nodded firmly:

"Definitely. There are many things that only my brother and I know, such as this pear blossom pendant and my nickname."

"President Lü, you probably don't even know my nickname!"

Lü Tianting nodded, while Hua Xiaonuan frowned.
"President Lü, are you suspecting my brother?"

Lu Tianting's lips twitched slightly. "You keep calling me your brother, why would I doubt you?"

"Not really, it just feels too dreamy."

"Now, Brother is a household name in Shanghai. Because of the Sheshan virus outbreak some time ago, he became a hero in the entire Shanghai area and a role model set up by the Japanese."

(End of this chapter)