CHAPTER 1013: CHAPTER 1020: IN THE KNOW

"According to our investigation, we found that your father had a very deep connection with the God Organization," Ji Beizhao said, "Not only that, he held a high position within the organization, managing a large number of people. Cousin, I’m not sure how much you know about the God Organization. This organization..."

Ji Beizhao was just about to explain the God Organization when Nanrong Wanqing quickly interrupted him and said, "I’ve heard Ling Chen mention the God Organization, and I know it’s a criminal organization that does evil all over the world."

"Criminal organization?" Nanrong Zhengqing said with a half-smile, "The God Organization can’t simply be described as a criminal organization. However, your understanding isn’t wrong. Within the God Organization, your father goes by the alias Mr. Yun. I wonder if you’ve heard of this name."

Mr. Yun?

Nanrong Wanqing’s expression slightly changed, and she looked at Nanrong Zhengqing in surprise, "Uncle, are you sure there’s no mistake?"

"No mistake, we’ve verified it through multiple sources. Why?"

"I... I’ve dealt with a man called Mr. Yun before. That man also looked in his forties or fifties, but I’ve never seen my father before, so I couldn’t recognize him." At this point, Nanrong Wanqing suddenly remembered something.

"Last time, that Mr. Yun came looking for me, and Ling Chen was there too. His reaction upon seeing Mr. Yun was quite intense, as if he was very cautious. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but now that I think about it, Ling Chen might have known Mr. Yun’s identity, which is why he reacted that way."

"You’re right," Ji Beizhao said, taking over the conversation, "According to our investigation, Ling Chen did have contact with Mr. Yun, and not only that, they interacted frequently. I suspect Ling Chen likely knows Mr. Yun’s true identity."

Hearing this, Nanrong Wanqing asked perplexedly, "If he knew, then why didn’t he tell me?"

"We’re not quite sure about that. However, when I called you earlier, I specifically told you not to tell Ling Chen and to come here alone. The reason I did this is because your father had a deep connection with Ling Chen." After a pause, Ji Beizhao glanced at his father and continued, "Wanqing, the main reason we called you here today is to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"Your father, he..." Ji Beizhao opened his mouth but didn’t know how to continue.

Seeing this, Nanrong Wanqing couldn’t help but urge, "Cousin, what’s wrong with my dad?"

"Dad, why don’t you tell her, I can’t say it," Ji Beizhao sighed and passed this heavy responsibility to Nanrong Zhengqing.

"Wanqing, before I tell you this news, I hope you’re mentally prepared. Your father... he has passed away!"

Passed away?

Nanrong Wanqing froze for a moment, looking dazedly at Nanrong Zhengqing, hardly believing what she just heard.

"Uncle, you said... my dad is dead?"

"That’s right," Nanrong Zhengqing nodded, "I know this is hard to accept, but it’s the truth, and there’s nothing we can do to change it. When we learned about this, Beizhao and I discussed whether to tell you. Initially, I thought that since Nanrong Yuan had been gone for so many years, perhaps it was best to let him forever ’disappear.’ That way, at least you wouldn’t have to endure the pain of losing a father. But Beizhao told me that regardless, he is your biological father, and you have the right to know everything. After much hesitation, I decided to tell you, so that during the Qingming Festival, someone can offer him incense."

Passed away... father passed away...

Nanrong Wanqing lightly bit her thin lips, her hands starting to tremble uncontrollably. Over the years, she had always held onto hope that one day she would find her parents and their family would reunite. But now, she finally learned of her father’s whereabouts, only to find out it’s news of his death.

She didn’t understand, since Nanrong Yuan had gone to the Hongyu Group as Mr. Yun to see her, why didn’t he reveal his identity directly? Was he not even willing to acknowledge his own daughter?

"Wanqing, have a cup of tea first." Ji Beizhao handed a cup of hot tea in front of Nanrong Wanqing, "I know this is a big blow to you, but I hope you can be strong. Besides, the dead cannot be brought back to life, and if your father were still alive, he definitely wouldn’t want to see you sad."

Nanrong Wanqing wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes and asked, "Uncle, are your sources accurate?"

"Rest assured, my information is definitely accurate. To be honest, I got this information from the police in the last two days."

"The police?"

"Yes. A few days ago, the police discovered the God Organization’s temporary headquarters in an air-raid shelter beneath the police station. They collected the computer servers at the site and copied all the remaining data of the God Organization from there. Amongst that data, there were records regarding your father. I went through a lot of connections to get that information."

"Then..." Nanrong Wanqing composed herself and asked, "Uncle, you mentioned before that my father had a deep connection with Ling Chen, what does that mean?"

"Ling Chen probably already knew your father’s true identity. The reason he didn’t tell you could be because your father was serving the God Organization at the time, which happened to be Ling Chen’s enemy. Simply put, they were in a hostile relationship. At that time, Ling Chen was already living in the Nanrong Family, and his relationship with you was also extraordinary. So, anyone wouldn’t want to drag you into it. Otherwise, with a girlfriend on one side and an enemy as the girlfriend’s father on the other, Ling Chen would probably be very troubled. Therefore, not telling you was the wisest choice."

Nanrong Zhengqing continued, "According to the information we obtained, your father was captured by a secret government agency and detained at a secret base in Beijing. Later, Ling Chen transferred your father to East Sea City, probably to collaborate with him on something. However, not long after your father arrived in East Sea City, unfortunately, he was discovered by members of the God Organization and was secretly abducted and killed. If the intelligence is correct, your father died at the Nanrong Family’s dock. Due to the government’s swift intervention, this matter was covered up, and the Nanrong Family was unaware."

"So Ling Chen knew everything from the very beginning."

"Yes," Nanrong Zhengqing nodded, "However, your father’s death wasn’t greatly related to him. And I believe Ling Chen had his difficulties. Otherwise, he would have arranged for you and your father to meet. Of course, Ling Chen isn’t entirely blameless. Your father has been dead for so long, and he kept it from you, that’s his fault."

Beside him, Ji Beizhao chimed in, "Maybe Ling Chen hasn’t figured out how to tell you. After all, not everyone can easily say something like this. Wanqing, don’t blame Ling Chen too much. It would be difficult for anyone in his position to make a choice."