Chapter 219 The Ownership of the Jade Pendant
Lu Yao was slightly stunned, with a hint of hesitation in her eyes, but thinking that even if she didn't give it, Shen Minghui could ask other colleagues in the company for it, she nodded.
"Okay, I'll give it to you."
As she spoke, she found Lin Yuxi's phone number and handed it to Shen Minghui.
Shen Minghui took the number and dialed the phone in front of Lu Yao. Lin Yuxi's slightly tired voice soon came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, who is this?"
Shen Minghui smiled when he heard the familiar voice, but he still said seriously,
"Hello, Miss Lin, I am Shen Minghui. I am following my father's orders to find the orphan of Uncle Liu's family.
According to the information provided by the orphanage, only you and Miss Lu Yao meet our requirements. I would like to consult you on something to confirm. Is it convenient for you?"
Lin Yuxi on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "So that's how it is. Then go ahead and ask."
Shen Minghui took a deep breath and asked, "Miss Lin, do you know a piece or half a jade pendant?"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment before Lin Yuxi said, "I know. That was when I showed up at the orphanage. The jade pendant I was carrying should be a token of my family's love for me!"
When Lu Yao heard Lin Yuxi's words, her eyes widened in disbelief, and she shouted, "Lin Yuxi, what nonsense are you talking about? I have carried this jade pendant with me since I was a child, how could it be yours? Don't you know how to draft a lie before you lie?"
Shen Minghui was shocked by Lu Yao's reaction. He frowned, looked at Lu Yao and said, "Ms. Lu, please don't get excited. Let's let Miss Lin explain herself first."
Lin Yuxi sighed softly on the other end of the phone: "Lu Yao, do you really not remember? When we were in kindergarten, it was raining one time and all the other children were picked up by their parents, but we were the only ones left. You hugged me and cried so sadly, saying you wanted your parents!"
"In order to stop you from crying, I gave you the jade pendant I always wore. I told you that we would be sisters from now on and my family would be yours. That's why you smiled. Did you really not remember?"
Lu Yao's face flushed red, her hands clenched into fists, and she loudly retorted with excitement, "Impossible! Lin Yuxi, you are just jealous that I have the jade pendant, and now I have found my family! You want to take everything away, so you made up such a lie!"
Lin Yuxi's voice also rose a few degrees, "Lu Yao, am I jealous of you? We have been through so many ups and downs for so many years, don't you know how I treat you? I am just stating the facts."
Lu Yao bit her lip, her eyes filled with anger: "Lin Yuxi, you are talking nonsense! You are just making up stories!"
Shen Minghui thought for a moment and said, "Miss Lu, maybe what Miss Lin said is true. After all, this is related to the confirmation of Uncle Liu's orphan, so we still have to be cautious."
Lu Yao glared at Shen Minghui angrily, "Even you don't believe me?"
Shen Minghui shook his head helplessly, "Ms. Lu, it's not that I don't believe you, I just want to get to the bottom of this."
At this time, Lin Yuxi said on the other end of the phone: "Mr. Shen, I am traveling with a tour group now to relax, so it is not convenient to say more. If you still have questions, you can wait until I get back to talk."
Shen Minghui said quickly: "Okay, Miss Lin, please relax first. Sorry to bother you."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yao sat down on the sofa, tears welling up in her eyes, "Why is this happening? Why did Lin Yuxi say that?"
Shen Minghui looked at Lu Yao and said softly, "Ms. Lu, don't be sad yet. Maybe there is some misunderstanding. When Miss Lin comes back, we will figure it out together."
Lu Yao raised her head, her eyes full of stubbornness, "No matter what, this jade pendant is mine!"
Shen Minghui raised his eyebrows and said, "Ms. Lu, I understand your feelings. But I only believe in facts!"
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In the next few days, Lu Yao was in a state of anxiety and restlessness. She kept recalling her childhood, trying to find some evidence to prove that the jade pendant belonged to her.
Shen Minghui was also asking around for more information about Uncle Liu's family, hoping to find more clues to confirm the identity of the orphan.
……
Finally, Lin Yuxi returned from her trip.
Shen Minghui immediately made an appointment for her to meet with Lu Yao.
The three of them sat in a quiet cafe, and the atmosphere seemed a little solemn.
As soon as Lu Yao saw Lin Yuxi, she couldn't help but say, "Lin Yuxi, you must make your words clear today!"
Lin Yuxi said calmly, "I'm telling the truth, Lu Yao, why don't you want to believe it?"
Lu Yao slammed the table, "Why should I believe you? This jade pendant has always been with me!"
Shen Minghui said quickly: "Stop arguing, let's solve the problem calmly. Miss Lin, do you have any evidence to prove that the jade pendant is yours?"
Lin Yuxi bit her lip lightly, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "When I gave the jade pendant to her, the kindergarten teacher was there too. Maybe I can ask her."
Lu Yao folded her hands in front of her chest, snorted coldly, and sneered with disdain: "Who knows if you have colluded in advance? Nowadays, what can't be faked?"
Lin Yuxi shook her head helplessly, "Lu Yao, why do you think so badly of me?"
Shen Minghui made a prompt decision and said, "Then let's go find the kindergarten teacher from that year and get to the bottom of this matter!"
So, the three of them went through a lot of trouble and finally found the kindergarten teacher of that year. The teacher sat on the sofa, holding a teacup in her hand, squinting her eyes slightly, trying to recall the scene at that time.
"I remember it very clearly. The jade pendant was indeed Lin Yuxi's." The teacher said slowly.
Lu Yao's face turned pale instantly, and she said with trembling lips: "Impossible, Teacher, did you remember it wrong?"
The teacher sighed softly and said firmly, "No, in all these years, very few children wear jewelry, not to mention that this child was wearing half of a jade pendant at the time, so I have a deep impression and I won't remember it wrong!"
At this moment, Lin Yuxi suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh, by the way, the director of the orphanage where we lived back then might have some evidence."
They rushed to the orphanage without stopping. The director searched in the old cabinet for a long time and finally took out a thick stack of photos.
"These are the photos the children take every year." The dean put on his reading glasses and pointed at the photos.
Everyone came closer to take a closer look. In the first few years of photos, the jade pendant was obviously worn by Lin Yuxi. It was not until they went to kindergarten that the jade pendant was worn by Lu Yao.
Lu Yao was completely stunned. Her legs softened and she slumped down in the chair, muttering to herself, "How could this happen... How could this happen..."
Lin Yuxi sighed and said, "Lu Yao, you should believe it now."