Chapter 620: I Only Have One Request (1)

"What do you mean?"

Lu Cheng frowned at Gu Hengzhi. It wasn’t that he suspected Gu Hengzhi of having ill intentions, but what he said had certainly raised some questions.

They should all be aware of his feelings for Shen Nian. ’So why would Gu Hengzhi claim they have the same goal when it comes to Shen Nian?’

"I know your feelings for Xiao Nian run deep. Everything I’m doing is for her own good. I just want what’s best for her."

"Investigating her behind her back is for her own good?"

"I’m sorry. If there were another option, I certainly wouldn’t have resorted to an investigation. Lu Cheng, you should know what the Gu Family’s greatest preoccupation is."

"Mm."

Lu Cheng nodded. Of course he knew what the Gu Family’s preoccupation was. In fact, even before he came, after hearing what Chu Yunze had said, Lu Cheng already had a vague idea.

"Ke’er is our Gu family’s treasure. Every single one of us longs to find her and bring her back, every second of every day. Tell me, after discovering some clues about someone, do you think I could possibly remain indifferent?"

"So, you suspect Xiao Nian is your family’s Gu Ke’er?"

"That’s right. And I’m not the only one who suspects it."

By now, it wasn’t just him; almost everyone in the Gu family had the same suspicion.

"Impossible. Xiao Nian has never been to B City before. She grew up where we’re from."

Lu Cheng denied Gu Hengzhi’s suspicion without a second thought.

"It’s true she hasn’t been here since you met her, but what about before that? Can you be completely sure? Or what about when she was just born? Can you be certain she was actually born where you live?"

Gu Hengzhi didn’t let go of his suspicions just because of Lu Cheng’s denial. After all, not even the results of his own numerous investigations had been enough to dispel his doubts.

Lu Cheng fell silent. He had to admit that while Gu Hengzhi’s conclusion lacked evidence, his words did make sense.

Most importantly, Lu Cheng did seem to recall hearing that Shen Nian’s parents had been away for a while in the year she was born.

’What if...’

Lu Cheng looked at Gu Hengzhi. He could certainly understand how desperate the Gu Family was to find Gu Ke’er, but their desperation didn’t give him the right to disregard Shen Nian’s feelings.

Lu Cheng knew how much Shen Nian valued her family, and she had never once doubted her relationship with the Shens.

"Lu Cheng, I know you have your concerns. But now that you know about this, I was hoping to get your help. After all, there are some things that, despite the Gu family’s resources, our reach doesn’t extend that far."

If Lu Cheng was willing to help, Gu Hengzhi believed it would be far easier for Lu Cheng to investigate past events in their hometown than it would be for his own people.

"But why should I help you? Xiao Nian’s life is simple, and she’s very happy with her family. Your Gu family might be great, but not everyone wants to be a part of it. Besides, there’s no guarantee that Xiao Nian is even your family’s daughter!"