After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 316: Bloodline

Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Bloodline

In the silence, Xu Ling’an opened her mouth, but nothing came out.

She knew from a young age that she was not her grandmother’s biological granddaughter, nor her mother’s biological daughter.

But so what!

Her grandmother and her mother, before she disappeared, gave her all their love.

She never dreamed in this lifetime of finding her blood relatives, nor did she ever want to.

Her greatest wish was to find her mother, ideally before her grandmother grew old, so the three of them could reunite.

But the twists of fate are so dramatic; the mother she wanted to find is still missing with no trace, yet suddenly there are clues about her blood relatives.

When she regained her ability to speak, Xu Ling’an only gently called out, "Sister!"

She wasn’t filled with much joy at the moment, instead more bewildered.

Growing up in a poor and unique family made a child mature early, having no room for willfulness means she could only pin her hopes on studying hard to find a way to change her fate.

It was only after knowing her sister that she had the chance to see more people and things beyond living with her grandmother and studying frantically.

But she was always clear about the path she wanted to take, even after witnessing the splendor and complexity of the entertainment industry; she was never swayed.

But what if the revered painter Zhang Laosheng in front might be her biological grandfather?

This made her feel like the life plan she had set was abruptly shattered.

Acceptance, how would her grandmother feel about it?

Not accepting, she couldn’t face the excitement in Zhang Laosheng’s eyes.

Jiang Lingxi stood right next to Xu Ling’an, clearly sensing the young girl’s erratic breath, so she wrapped her arm around and gently patted Xu Ling’an’s slender back.

Looking at the old man in front of her, she directly asked, "Mr. Zhang, do you suspect that An’an is likely your granddaughter?"

Zhang Nachuan knew that what he was doing and saying was quite a shock for a just-turned-teen young girl, but his wife was still regretting about her youngest daughter on her deathbed. It was indeed impulsive of him to bring the person here so abruptly, but he had no regrets.

Finding a blood relative can’t be considered a small matter!

So he nodded straightforwardly, "My wife had a pendant that preserved the umbilical cord blood of our youngest daughter. I want to first let Miss An’an take a paternity test, is that okay?"

It’s not unheard of for people to look alike without blood relation, but with Xu Ling’an’s age adding more matching factors, it wouldn’t just be a coincidence.

Not to mention, he felt a natural affinity the first time he saw this young girl.

No matter what others might think, he figured there was an 80-90% chance of being right.

But a paternity test would be more convincing.

Xu Ling’an had already more or less understood this old gentleman’s temperament when he unhesitatingly scolded the show’s guests in front of the camera.

Not to mention, he’s undoubtedly domineering.

At this moment, hearing him deliberately soften his tone to seek her consent, frankly speaking, was a bit flattering.

"So, do you need my blood?"

"Pulling three or five hairs would work too."

Xu Ling’an secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Sister, help me pluck it."

Seeing that she made her decision, Jiang Lingxi didn’t say much, and quickly and accurately plucked three hairs from the young girl’s head, handing them to Mr. Zhang.

She then turned her head and asked in a low voice, "Afraid of blood?"

Xu Ling’an rubbed her head and nodded embarrassedly, "A little, but I only faint at the sight of my own blood, I’m fine with others’ blood."

She originally considered applying for medical majors in college, but since discovering her faintness at the sight of blood, fearing it might affect her study of medicine, she had to pass on that option.

When Jiang Lingxi helped Xu Ling’an pluck hair, Zhang Nachuan had already called Zhang Ye through the internal line and urgently instructed him to retrieve the pendant at the old house and send it along with the hair to an authoritative paternity testing center.

Zhang Ye didn’t even have time to ask anything, just hurriedly followed orders.

However, when he finally had a moment, he figured it out by himself.

Paternity tests are nothing more than confirming blood relations, and the image of the youngest daughter painted by the old lady resembles that of the young girl named Xu Ling’an, and their ages match, so the truth is quite evident.

Yet, once the paternity test is out, if Miss Xu is indeed the biological daughter of the little aunt, given the old man’s guilt over his prematurely deceased younger daughter, he would probably make substantial amends.

In that case, the big uncle’s family might not be able to sit still!

But these are not for him to interfere with; he’s just a distant relative, no matter what, the museum’s inheritance won’t fall into his hands, he’s satisfied with handling his curator’s position well enough.

Stay calm, be assured!

"Driver, please speed up a bit!"

At least, for now, the museum’s owner is still the old man, and he only needs to listen to his instructions.

*

After handing over the contact information, Jiang Lingxi and Xu Ling’an finally walked out of the exhibition hall.

The staff outside had already gathered, and the afternoon recording was about to start.

Jiang Lingxi glanced at Xu Ling’an, who was still a bit wobbly and evidently lost in thought, and waved at Lu Zhengzheng, who was running over, handing her over, "Take care of her."

Lu Zhengzheng nodded instinctively and watched Jiang Lingxi leave after those three words, feeling like a cat scratched her heart.

While pulling Xu Ling’an to the assistant’s resting area, she couldn’t help but ask, "An’an, earlier, Mr. Zhang, why did he..."

Xu Ling’an clasped her hand back, "Zhengzheng Sister, I’ll tell you when we get back."

Her heart was in chaos, involving her background and blood relatives; she hesitated whether to tell her grandmother now or wait for the test results, and if the relationship was confirmed, how she would explain it!

When Lu Zhengzheng saw her mistakenly take her water cup and swallow the snacks Lu Zhengzheng handed over without even unwrapping them, she finally understood what Xixi meant by saying "take care of her".

What had happened when she wasn’t around, to turn a well-functioning person like this in such a short time?

Recording went on until two in the afternoon. Zhang Nachuan first received a call from Zhang Ye; the sample had already been sent to the testing center, expedited, and results would be out in twenty-four hours.

Then he received the retest works from the guests, steadied himself and started to comment.

Lu Sen couldn’t help but scratch the back of his head when retrieving his work and murmured to Shen Huchen beside him, "Is it my illusion, or does the old man’s mood seem to be better than this morning?"

The scolding he received in the afternoon was half of that in the morning, and the tone wasn’t as harsh when he was reprimanded—it’s like the sun came out from the west.

"Maybe he saw that there’s progress in your painting this time, so he felt gratified."

Lu Sen blinked, "But I haven’t had any enlightenment, how about you, any enlightenment?"

Shen Huchen: "... Do you think enlightenment is like cabbages on sale?"

Lu Sen patted the painting in his hand, "Ah, what Teacher Jiang said was too profound, I feel at noon only the old man could barely understand, we were all clouded and puzzled."

"That’s because your comprehension hasn’t reached... neither has mine."

Lu Sen furrowed his brows, suspiciously looking at Shen Huchen, "Why do I feel like you are very protective of Teacher Jiang, this morning you even affectionately called her Jiang Sister, is this..." he smirked teasingly, "Are your affections awakening? Didn’t expect you like the elder-sister type!"

Shen Huchen couldn’t help shuddering, quickly looked towards the camera direction; after ensuring no one caught them, he let out a sigh of relief and glared at Lu Sen, driven by a strong sense of self-preservation, he spoke righteously, "What nonsense are you spouting, get away from me, you’re going to kill me!"

He wouldn’t dare compete with his cousin for a woman, not even if you lend him ten guts!

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