Chapter 288 - Grasping The Light
The trio members were all feeling as if they were sitting on pins and needles. Yun Mingshen"s heart was beating rapidly, and he felt alive for the first time in more than ten years.
He had been living in darkness for so long that when he found a ray of light, he grasped onto it with desperation, and was unwilling to let go.
To him, it would feel as salvation if Bai Rouyun turned out to be his biological cousin. Although he was well aware that his aunt had willingly saved his life, he still felt immense guilt whenever he thought about her and the child that most likely lost its life for the sake of him living on.
This was also why he would never back down during these years. No matter what he encountered, he had been given another chance by those dear to him, so he would continue to live and fight until the last breath left him. He would never willingly surrender, nor would he give up when there was the slightest chance of survival.
Even so, he had nothing to live for. All he had was the past, and the wish to gain vengeance, but there was no longer much joy in his life.
If he suddenly found a cousin, then he would see the light again. He would be able to protect her and adore her. Although his mother was not around, he could be her maternal family, and protect her against those big bad wolves that wanted to take her away.
Bai Rouyun, on the other hand, was beginning to feel excited as well. Although the Bai family had found her before, she did not feel any happiness from this encounter. She felt as if they were only taking her back as a vase that could be used in exchange for benefits.
Such an obvious att.i.tude had made Bai Rouyun unwilling to return with Bai Mulan, but after meeting Yun Mingshen, she was extremely excited as she could feel his inner happiness.
Such genuine feelings made her understand that what Yun Mingshen was missing was a family member, and he did not look at her as a p.a.w.n to be used for benefits.
"Sir, Madam, if you would, please follow me."
The waiter noticed that the other staff members had returned. Although they had to rush to a pharmacy to purchase the herbs needed for the blood test, it was a swift task.
The Yutu Restaurant was located in the center of Xiumeng City. There were numerous stores around that sold the items they needed, and since they had the status of staff affiliated with the s.h.i.tian Tower, they could easily get the items needed.
There was no need to do the preparations without Yun Mingshen present, as he might even question the authenticity of the result if others had handled the items, so he hurriedly informed the guests when he noticed the coworkers" return.
Yun Mingshen took a deep breath. Although his inner strength was enough to level the entire city if he wished for it, he still felt extremely scared at this moment. He was terrified of the thought that Bai Rouyun might not be his cousin, and that all the hope that had sprouted in his heart was going to be extinguished, and that everything was a cruel joke.
Bai Rouyun understood his worries. Although she was also excited, she was nowhere near as fearful as him, and she gently held his palm in her hand.
The soft touch brought Yun Mingshen back to reality and he looked at the beautiful woman by his side with complicated eyes. If it proved to be true, then he owed this woman much more than his own life, but if it proved to be wrong, then his heart was truly going to shatter.
"Sir, we have purchased the herbs needed for the blood test to be conducted. The herbs have only been touched by the clerk in the pharmacy, and he wrapped them up for us. We did not inform him of the true buyer, and we observed the clerk"s every action to ensure that nothing went wrong along the way.
"The herbs are packed individually in this storage treasure. We do want to a.s.sist your blood test, but we also respect your privacy, and will step outside. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call on us."
The waiter that had purchased the herbs was very professional as he explained the important points in a few words. He bowed deeply as he handed over the herbs with both hands. After ensuring that Yun Mingshen had accepted them, he straightened his body and went out of the room alongside the other staff.
"This is something you have to personally prepare."
Bai Rouyun had sensed how Yun Mingshen"s hands had trembled, and she encouraged him to start. She had no doubt that she was the biological cousin of Yun Mingshen as one or two things could be considered a coincidence, but this many could no longer be considered a coincidence.
Even so, she understood that to pa.s.s this hurdle, Yun Mingshen had to personally prepare every step of the test. He had to examine every herb to ensure that no tricks had been used, and he had to face the answer in a way that he could no longer question.
This was not because of him not believing in Bai Rouyun, but because this matter was simply far too important to him.
Bai Rouyun found a chair to sit down on while Yun Mingshen was busy working, and Mo Chu sat down by her side. He had been quiet ever since the guess had surfaced, but he was also very shocked by the current development of the situation.
Even so, he understood that this was not the place for him to interfere.. He was already grateful enough that they willingly let him oversee the procedure like this.