章節 18: What Was This White Lotus Up To?
編輯: Atlas Studios
Tang Zhuang raised his sleeves to wipe his sweat. He acutely felt the screws being put on!
It would be easy if Xia Jinmian's file was complete. Even if she was an adult, she could be adopted after going through the process. The orphanage would have one less burden too.
However, the file was incomplete now. If this process was pursued, it would be his a*ss on the line—for negligent supervision—since he was the Director.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Everyone turned and looked at the door.
The door was pushed open gently. Bai Yumo was standing at the door. Dressed in an expensive dress, Bai Yumo looked dignified and elegant—like a socialite.
She said gently, "Director, An Lan and I are preparing to return to the Capital. We came to bid you farewell."
Beset with frustration, Tang Zhuang waved his hand and did not respond.
Bai Yumo asked thoughtfully, "Director, are you alright? Are you unwell?"
Bai Yumo walked over to Tang Zhuang with a worried expression.
Xia Jinmian stood beside Dou Manni and narrowed her beautiful eyes. She quietly watched Bai Yumo's performance. What was this white lotus up to?
Tang Zhuang sighed and looked like he was at a loss.
Bai Yumo suddenly saw the file on the table and asked in surprise, "Director, does this couple want to adopt Xia Jinmian? This is great!"
Tang Zhuang was even more worried. Bai Yumo was an adult adoption case, but Bai Yumo's file was impeccable. The process was also very simple and smooth. That couple had not been as insistent as this one—adamant on adopting Xia Jinmian.
He remembered that the couple who adopted Bai Yumo had also taken a fancy to Xia Jinmian at first. However, after the problem with Xia Jinmian's file, the couple had no choice but to choose Bai Yumo.
Tang Zhuang did not answer Bai Yumo. Instead, he said to Ye Yelin,
"Sir, to be honest, there were actually many couples who wanted to adopt Xia Jinmian before you. But, there were indeed many problems with Xia Jinmian's file. The problem today is even bigger—the identification certificate is missing and we can't go through the process at all. Why don't you have a look at the other girls in the courtyard? They're similar to Xia Jinmian…"
Ye Yelin interrupted coldly with dignified superiority. "Was I talking to a brick wall just now? If there's anything wrong with Xia Jinmian's file, I can help her reconstruct it!"
Tang Zhuang's entire body trembled. He was scared out of his wits by this tone. His intuition told him that this couple was not simple and not to be trifled with.
If the file could be reconstructed at will, then this man's power must be above Tang Zhuang's pay grade.
Bai Yumo's expression flickered. She smiled and said, "Sir, don't be angry. I'm Xia Jinmian's best friend in the orphanage. I'm very happy that she will be adopted. However, I heard from the Director that Xia Jinmian's identity certificate was missing in her file. Of course, it would be good if you can help reconstruct it. However, I'm worried that after reconstructing the file, people will definitely think that Xia Jinmian's file is fake if this comes to light in the future. It'll bring Xia Jinmian a lot of trouble."
"I believe you must want Xia Jinmian to have a better life by adopting her. I hope so too, so I don't want Xia Jinmian to be in trouble in future because of the problem with the file."
Xia Jinmian suddenly snorted and said in a delphic tone, "You're so concerned for my well-being. Don't tell me you are the one who accidentally lost the things in my file?"
Xia Jinmian had a glacial look, as if she had seen through Bai Yumo's disguise, laying bare her ill intentions.
Bai Yumo panicked, but she quickly calmed down with a puzzled and aggrieved expression.
"Mianmian, what are you talking about? How could I lose something so important to you? Besides, we're good friends. I'm doing this for your own good! I didn't expect you to miss me so much after your failed adoption. I know you hate me because An Lan left you for me. But I really have your best interests at heart. Are you going to put on the outs now that this couple has taken a fancy to you?"
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