Chapter 195 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (26) (2/2)

“Don’t say that.” Lu Jia’er comforted him. “It’s completely possible that their fall out isn’t entirely related to you.”

Jin Xiangdong was aware that Lu Jia’er was comforting him. This thought made him smile. “My father and sister like you so much. Maybe, you are the key to unlock the knots in their hearts.”

Lu Jia’er was glad to hear it. “If you are alright with it, I am more than willing to be that key.”

The two smiled at each other. Of course it pleased her to be able to get along with Jin Xiangdong’s family. In the meantime, Lu Jia’er’s mind was riddled with doubts.

Ian gave her instructions to come here. There must be more to it than just having her get along with Jin Xiangdong’s family.

For what reason had Ian made her come here?

Unconsciously, Lu Jia’er’s mind was weighed down. She urged Jin Xiangdong, “Go and take a shower!”

That tiny spark of worry was still captured by the attentive Jin Xiangdong. He fixed his eyes on her. Noticing that he was not going, Lu Jia’er pushed him, “Go!”

Jin Xiangdong stroke her cheeks and went to the bathroom.

Lu Jia’er heard water running in the bathroom. She took a seat by the bedside and saw two pictures standing on the nightstand. One of them was taken when Jin Xiangdong was in his youth and the other was taken a few years ago.

Lu Jia’er reached over and picked up the pictures. She checked them carefully. If the two pictures were to tell a story, then the title of the story should be, “The young man has successfully reached his blooming days”.

Yet, somehow, Lu Jia’er felt something was missing from the two pictures.

She stared at the two pictures for seven to eight minutes. Jin Xiangdong finished his shower and came out. He dried his hair with the tower and stepped to Lu Jia’er. “What are you looking at?”

Lu Jia’er raised her head. “Your pictures.”

Jin Xiangdong grinned. “Aren’t I handsome?”

Lu Jia’er burst into laughter. She did not praise him nor deny it. Pointing to the picture of the more grown-up version, she asked, “When was this taken?”

“Six years ago.” Jin Xiangdong took a look and replied.

Lu Jia’er nodded. She repeated his words. “Six years ago.” Something was bothering her.

Jin Xiangdong knew that Lu Jia’er would not have asked this question if she had no reason. “Is there anything wrong?”

“Yes, there is. You didn’t take another picture between those years?” Lu Jia’er wondered.

“During those years, I was in poor health. I did not like having my pictures taken. So, there are only pictures of me as a child and in the present day.” Jin Xiangdong said.

Lu Jia’er nodded again. “Oh, that explains it!”