Free Web NovelChapter 206: Chapter 204: The Mystery of Bai Su’s Origins
Yelias sat up a little. He pulled over the retractable arm support table, creating a makeshift desk over the bed. He projected the data from his smart-brain onto the floating laptop screen.
He beckoned to Bai Su. "Come here."
Bai Su nodded, hugging a small throw pillow as she shifted over to sit in his lap, their legs intertwining.
Yelias easily gathered the little one in his arms and showed her the data. "Look at this. It’s the genetic test for Wen Xiaobao and Wen Dabao."
Bai Su was surprised. "Why did you run this test?"
Yelias: "Do you remember what Xiao Zhu said when he came back? He saw Leia on the Medical Alliance’s aircraft, and she looked exactly like you did as a child. A Drooping Ear Rabbit, too."
"I started to suspect then that you two might be twins."
Bai Su looked at the data on the floating screen. "Me and Leia? Twins? But what does that have to do with Da Bao and Xiao Bao?"
Yelias: "It’s related. Look, Xiao Bao split off from Da Bao. That’s why you never knew Xiao Bao existed."
"This proves that you do have the fission gene."
"If that’s the case, then could it be that you and Leia are also the result of fission?"
The information hit Bai Su like a ton of bricks, leaving her a bit dazed.
’Could I and the Medical Alliance’s number one international assassin really be twin sisters?’
Bai Su frowned slightly. "But Leia is still a child, and I’m already an adult."
Yelias: "No one ever said Leia was a child. Her name has been known internationally for years now—she’s been famous for at least a decade."
This meant it was highly likely that Leia was either disguising herself as a child or, for some reason, she was stuck in a child’s body, unable to grow up.
Yelias switched to another document. "This is some related information I’ve gathered recently. Take a look."
Bai Su swiped the screen and saw the title at the top: "Qin Family."
The Qin Family was most famous for the fission gene that could be derived from the Ear Rabbit Beastman bloodline within the clan.
A single female could split into two, which allowed the Qin Family’s power in the Beastman World to grow rapidly.
Possessing an absolute number of females meant possessing absolute authority.
But for some reason, this family gradually faded from public view, disappearing from the ranks of the world’s ten most prestigious families.
Bai Su pressed her lips together and continued reading.
It was said that the Qin Family’s attempts to further improve the twin-birthing gene of the Ear Rabbit Beastman led to future troubles.
Although the females among the Ear Rabbit Beastman could split to produce twin females, at some unknown point, one of the twins always began to exhibit genetic problems.
They would either become super-male children or remain forever in childhood, unable to grow up.
A female who could not reach adulthood naturally lost the ability to reproduce.
Over time, other families, wanting to avoid being tainted by the Qin Family’s genes, gradually cut off contact with them.
The once globally dominant Qin Family fell into decline and vanished in less than a few hundred years.
Bai Su finished reading in silence, her expression growing more and more solemn.
Yelias: "I had this suspicion ever since I heard Xiao Zhu say that Leia looked remarkably similar to you."
"And seeing Da Bao and Xiao Bao return to you these past few days has only confirmed my suspicions."
Bai Su’s heart sank. The information, pieced together from phrases like "genetic defects," "super-male children," and "never growing up," hammered at her heart, blow by heavy blow.
She clutched the corner of Yelias’s shirt, as if pleading for help. "What do we do? Is it possible that Da Bao and Xiao Bao won’t be able to grow up?"
Yelias soothed her, "Don’t be afraid. Since I’m the one telling you this, it means I have a solution. I wouldn’t bring it up just to make you worry for nothing, right?"
Bai Su nodded quickly. "Right... Yelias, you’re a doctor. You’ll definitely have a way."
Yelias said, "For now, we can’t be completely sure if you’re Drooping Ear Rabbits from the Qin Family. If we could get Leia’s genetic sequence and compare it with yours, we could probably determine the specific situation with Da Bao and Xiao Bao."
"Besides, I’ve also obtained some intel on the Qin Family."
"It seems the Qin Family hasn’t disappeared after all. They’ve just been keeping a low profile these years, and it looks like they’re also searching for a way to improve the twin gene."
"They also seem to have some connection to the Medical Alliance."
"Look at this."
Yelias brought up new information. "This is the latest intel. The Qin Family recently held a birthday banquet for their eldest daughter, but the only guests were members of the Royal Families from various countries. It was low-key and mysterious."
"Do you know the status of the Qin Family’s eldest daughter in the world?"
Bai Su shook her head blankly.
Yelias: "Across the entire Beast World Continent, the Qin Family heir holds absolute authority. She has a signet ring, and any document stamped with it carries an authority that surpasses all national and international institutions."
Bai Su was confused. "Why does the Qin Family have so much power?"
Yelias: "Because a few hundred years ago, during the Qin Family’s golden age, these countries didn’t exist yet. Most of the current nations were basically founded by branches the Qin Family sent out, which slowly established themselves independently."
"You can think of it as a head office and its branch companies."
"Lu Tingyan would probably know more about these things. As the leader of the Snow Country, he’s bound to know more about the Qin Family than I do."
Unfortunately, Lu Tingyan is still in seclusion, and there’s no telling when he’ll emerge.
Bai Su nodded in understanding. "So that’s how it is..."
There was a second part to Yelias’s thoughts that he didn’t voice.
’If Bai Su and Leia really are the lost children of the Qin Family, then based on age and timing, Bai Su should be the true heir for this generation of the Qin Family.’
’But the Qin Family has already been celebrating the birthday of their heir. I heard this current heir is an adopted child, not of pure blood.’
’That’s why they went against tradition and threw such a lavish birthday banquet, inviting the leaders of various nations to bolster the heir’s prestige.’
’It’s clear how doted upon she is.’
Yelias ruffled her hair. "You don’t have to worry too much. Our medical science is constantly advancing. Whether Da Bao and Xiao Bao have genetic problems or not, you don’t need to lose hope."
Bai Su nodded. "Mm."
Yelias added, "In a few days, the Qin Family is holding a banquet and has invited the Royal Families from every country. If Lu Tingyan doesn’t wake up within a week, the invitation might be sent to you. If that happens, you can have Li Chenlin accompany you."
Bai Su blinked. "Why won’t you go with me? Are you not jealous anymore?"
Yelias smiled. "There’s a time and place for jealousy. When it comes to a Qin Family banquet like this, Li Chenlin has more experience than I do."
Only then did Bai Su nod. "Okay."
Yelias had other concerns he kept to himself.
’Sending Li Chenlin would also make it easier to get an early look at the Qin Family’s so-called adopted daughter and heir.’
The two of them quickly tidied up, had breakfast, and saw the children off.
As soon as Bai Su arrived at the restaurant, she saw Li Chenlin with a resentful look on his face, and next to him, a cold-faced Wen Lan looking on.
Bai Su: "..."
Yan Qingya: "My good lady, you’re finally here!"
Li Chenlin rushed forward. "Susu, where were you last night? Why didn’t you come home?"
Wen Lan: "It’s almost time for work. Aren’t you supposed to teach me how to cook?"
Bai Su: "What are you... all doing crowded around here?"
Yan Qingya: "What do you think? Both of them want to help in the kitchen. They’ve been waiting here since I opened the main gate this morning."
Bai Su’s mouth twitched. "Wen Lan, you can come in. Li Chenlin, you can continue being the mascot at the front desk."
Wen Lan’s lips curled into a smirk. He shot a provocative glance at Li Chenlin and breezed into the kitchen after Bai Su.
Li Chenlin was furious. "Why can he and not me?"
Wen Dabao popped up from somewhere, holding a freshly baked cake with cream all over her face. "Who told you to be so useless? You don’t have two cute, well-behaved little female darlings to vie for affection, do you?"
Li Chenlin glared at her darkly. "You!"
Wen Dabao took two steps back, protecting her cake. "If you hit a kid, I’ll tell my big dad."
Li Chenlin gritted his teeth. "I’ll prove you wrong! Just you wait!"
’Susu’s food cured my infertility! Once I get together with Susu, we’ll have eighteen kids in one go!’
’Besides...’
’I can have children with Susu. Can those other males?’
’Ridiculous!’
’On this point alone, no one can compare to me!’
A glint flashed in Li Chenlin’s eyes. He gave a confident smile and a light snort, then obediently transformed into a small white snake and coiled up on the front desk, resuming his role as the mascot.
