After understanding animal language, the villainous girl is guaranteed to become a heartthrob.

Chapter 725 Do you want to find out the truth?
As Xia Lu listened to Xu Shiling's words, a certain scene seemed to flash through her mind.

She seemed to remember something...

"Then, how did I get kidnapped by human traffickers?" Xia Lu asked in confusion.

When this topic was brought up, a look of self-reproach immediately appeared on Xu Shiling's face. "It's all my fault. I was too stupid and hurt you..."

She recounted how her younger sister had been abducted by human traffickers, keeping her head down and not daring to look at Xia Lu's reaction.

She was afraid that her younger sister would blame her.

Looking at Xu Shiling's remorseful and guilty expression, Xia Lu's gaze softened, and she slowly said, "Sister Shiling, you don't need to blame yourself. This is not your fault. You were just a child back then. If anyone is to blame, it's the human traffickers who are so hateful."

Lin Miaomiao nodded in agreement, "Yes, it's not my sister's fault."

Xu Shiling cautiously raised her head and met Xia Lu's concerned gaze. In that instant, the shackles that had bound her heart for sixteen years quietly loosened.

"You... don't blame me?"

Xia Lu shook her head and said softly, "Why should I blame you? You didn't do it on purpose, and you've never given up on me all these years."

Xu Shiling suddenly felt a sense of relief; the heavy stone had finally been lifted from her heart.

She opened her mouth, but in the end only managed to say two words: "Thank you."

Thank you for not blaming me.

"By the way, Lulu, which city do you work in?" Jiang Yuan asked.

Xia Lu looked at her, "I'm working in Linjin now."

"Linjin?" Fu Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise, "That's very close to Yunjing! We can see each other often in the future."

Xia Lu nodded and smiled shyly: "Sure, but I only have one day off a week."

The reason I was able to come out and have fun this time is because the company is undergoing renovations, and the whole company is on holiday for a week.

"What a lousy company! They only give you one day off a week!" Fu Xiaoxiao pouted. "Fire your boss."

Xia Lu was both amused and exasperated: "Actually, I really want to quit my job, but reality doesn't allow it."

The family needs money. My younger brother is an art student, and the training fees and art supplies will cost a lot of money.

"Lulu, if I may ask again," Jiang Yuan looked at her, her clean-cut eyes revealing seriousness, "where is your hometown?"

“My hometown is Shuncheng,” Xia Lu replied.

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly and then asked, "I remember you said yesterday that your parents often talked about the time when you were born."

“Yes.” Xia Lu nodded, her face pale. “They often say that my mother had a difficult childbirth, suffered severe bleeding, and almost died…”

“Then they’re really strange,” Fu Xiaoxiao said instinctively. “You’re not her biological child, so how could she have had a massive hemorrhage when she gave birth to you? Did she dream about giving birth? They’re definitely lying to you.”

Lin Miaomiao stared at Fu Xiaoxiao in astonishment, probably not expecting her to be so blunt.

Xia Lu was also taken aback for a moment before replying, "It is quite strange."

Jiang Yuan then asked, "You said your family's finances were bad and you couldn't afford to send your two children to school, so you gave up going to university and started working, right?"

Xia Lu: "Yes."

Fu Xiaoxiao couldn't hold back any longer: "Why do you want to give up? Are you stupid? Either neither of you should go to school. Why should you sacrifice yourself? If the family can afford to send one child to school, then we can squeeze in enough for two."

Xia Lu blinked and quickly explained, "No, my dad was laid off from his company, and our family suddenly had no income. That's why my mom asked me if I could go out to work to ease the pressure, but I refused her!"

"But you still ended up working, why?" Jiang Yuan frowned as she looked at her. Xia Lu then recounted how her parents had gone to work on construction sites to support her university education, leaving early and returning late every day, so exhausted that they could barely stand up straight, and their hands were always covered in bruises.

After hearing her words, Jiang Yuan pursed her lips and remained silent.

Fu Xiaoxiao didn't rush to speak this time either, but instead typed a message on her phone and sent it to Jiang Yuan.

I have a feeling that Xia Lu is being manipulated by her fake parents.

In fact, Jiang Yuan also had the same idea.

If they really wanted Xia Lu to go to university, they wouldn't have suggested to her in the first place that she help ease the financial burden on her family.

Seeing that no one was speaking, Xia Lu blinked helplessly and said, "I'm done."

Fu Xiaoxiao asked tactfully, "Lulu, do you have any pets at home?"

Xia Lu initially wanted to say no, but after thinking for a moment, she added, "There is a cat that we don't actually keep, but it comes to our house for meals from time to time."

Jiang Yuan raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled, "Lulu, do you have any plans to go home recently?"

"No." Xia Lu shook her head. "I just left home after the New Year. I was planning to go back during the May Day holiday."

That was her initial thought, but now she's unsure.

"May Day is a bit long," Jiang Yuan said thoughtfully. "Do you want to find out the truth?"

Xia Lu's eyelashes trembled, and she murmured, "To find out the truth?"

“Yes, you’re not their biological child, but your parents keep bringing up your birth. Don’t you want to find out?” Jiang Yuan felt that Xia Lu’s parents were not innocent, and she hoped that Xia Lu could understand this soon.

Xia Lu's lips moved slightly, and she lowered her eyes to ask, "Sister Yuan Yuan, can I...can I think about it tonight?"

“Of course,” Jiang Yuan nodded with a smile. “Which hotel are you staying at? I’ll book a room for you too.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Lu immediately looked up and said, "I'll order it for you. I have coupons."

She took out her phone, "Sisters, how many rooms do you want to book?"

Jiang Yuan did not refuse her kindness and readily said, "Okay, thank you. We'll just book a double room."

Around 10:30, everyone prepared to go back to the hotel to rest. Jiang Yuan and Fu Xiaoxiao wanted to take a taxi, but when they heard Xia Lu and Lin Miaomiao checking the subway route, they swallowed back what they were about to say and went over to check the route as well.

The five girls took the subway together in a lively atmosphere and soon arrived at the hotel.

Xia Lu and Lin Miaomiao stayed at a chain budget hotel, while Jiang Yuan and Fu Xiaoxiao were staying at such a hotel for the first time, which was a new experience for them.

Fu Xiaoxiao didn't bring any luggage, and as soon as she entered the room, she started ordering disposable items online.

As for outerwear, I'll have to wait until tomorrow to buy it, since all the clothing stores are closed at this time.

the other side.

After taking a shower, Xia Lu and Lin Miaomiao lay in bed. Instead of turning off the lights, they stared at the ceiling with their eyes open.

"Xia Lu, your older sister is a police officer? That's so cool!" Lin Miaomiao exclaimed. "The coolest thing is, she became a police officer to find you!"

Xia Lu pursed her lips and said softly, "I never expected that I would have an older sister."

“She must love you very much!” Lin Miaomiao turned over to look at her. “You know, tonight your sister kept secretly watching you, and her eyes were always filled with tears. I felt like there was a lot of emotion hidden in them.”

Xia Lu blinked blankly, "I...don't know."

She didn't dare to look at Xu Shiling.