Behaving Like Your Father

For Kang Jun and Lu AnLing, the rest of their time on their honeymoon was spent in pure bliss. Despite both of their hearts still feeling pain when they remembered their child's death, they still made sure to enjoy their honeymoon, because they knew that when they stepped foot in T City many problems and mysteries would be waiting. They would need to get serious.

On their flight back home, Lu AnLing could have sworn that she was touched by a muse since while Kang Jun slept on her shoulder. She just couldn't stop writing songs. At some point, she ended up composing sheet music for one of them, also.

By the time they got to the T City airport, Lu AnLing had 5 full work in progress songs and one half finished composition. She wasn't sure if it would sound good though, she needed her instruments to check that out.

Close to when the plane was about to land, Kang Jun had woken up. Seeing his wife in such deep concentration he couldn't help but smile. He then grabbed her left hand and ran his finger over her wedding band.

Feeling this, she turned her attentions to him.

Kang Jun: "You remember the plan, right?"

Lu AnLing nodded.

They both knew that there might be reporters waiting at the airport.

Several days before, Kang Jun had contacted Mr. Long in order to get rid of the photo of him and Tang Bingyi but when Mr. Long got back to him, he learned some shocking information.

"Tang Bingyi contacted you?" Kang Jun asked curiously.

Mr. Long: "Yes President. Miss Tang has requested to handle this situation all on her own. She stated that this started because of a family matter, and she sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience it has caused you."

Kang Jun was quiet for a moment. Familly matters? This could only mean one thing. He had suspected that this had something to do with Tang Luoyi but he didn't expect it to be true.

As if he was contemplating the best thing to do but then, Kang Jun sighed,

"An apology won't fix the inconvenience it has caused me. Tang Bingyi can deal with things her way but I still want the name of the person who took this photo. I need the complete trail so it can be proven without a doubt." Kang Jun's voice was commanding. He knew what he wanted and no one would be able to divert his attentions.

Mr. Long believed it was better to let everything go but he also knew that his boss enjoyed his privacy but now, due to some sleazy paparazzi, he had lost that one luxury.

"I'll make it a priority, sir." Mr. Long had said.

A few days after that, Kang Jun found out that Tang Bingyi was going to hold a press conference to discredit the gossip. Kang Jun didn't care much but he knew that this would just confirm his identity and thrust him more into the spotlight... and he was right. Days later, someone had leaked that he was still not back from France and so, the reporters gathered at the airport daily, waiting for his arrival.

This was a pain and it was a prime example of why Kang Jun had always kept himself hidden from the public eye. People, especially reporters, were like dogs. As soon as they caught a persons sent, they chased them down until they knew everything about that person. But what made them worse was that they could make baseless accusations that could end a person's career, life, and marriage.

This was something Kang Jun didn't want.

Back when he was a bachelor, he wouldn't have cared. The only thing that would have annoyed him would have been the people who would follow him, take pictures and ask him questions but now, it was about so much more.

Lu AnLing was Kang Jun's life. He wanted her to be happy always and he wasn't sure how long they would be able to keep their relationship a secret. He hoped that they could do it long enough to find out the truth behind his daughter's death and Kang Mei Xue's and Kang Mingyu's kidnapping.

Kang Jun was now sure Kang Mei Xue was his and Lu AnLing's daughter and he was partially sure that Kang Mingyu was Anna's son. He just needed some confirmation and he knew where he would get it.

Finally, back in T City, Kang Jun and Lu AnLing disembarked from the plane. Due to the risk of getting caught together, they had to exit the plane separately.

Knowing that Kang Jun would have a much harder time getting to their ride, Lu AnLing told Kang Jun to go first.

Giving her a worrying look, Kang Jun said, "You know what car to look for right?"

"The taxi." Lu AnLing nodded.

***

Driving the taxi to the airport, Mr. Long had been embarrassed. He was annoyed that his boss had asked him to do such a thing but he had no right to disagree.

When Lu AnLing entered the taxi she saw Mr. Long's crestfallen face as he stared at the wheel.

Lu AnLing smiled sadly at him and then she patted the man on the shoulder, "If it makes you feel better, Rong Xin went through the same thing."

That did not comfort him.

***

Once they finally arrived at the house, Both Kang Jun and Lu AnLing were exhausted. For the majority of the ride, Kang Jun had to stay low, so the back of his neck hurt badly and he was more annoyed than ever. Meanwhile, Lu AnLing who was awake the whole trip, felt her body wither now that she was in a familiar environment.

As soon as Mr. Long was done parking the car in Kang Jun's garage, the two staggered into the house.

As the two were about to enter the house, the door slammed open. At the doorway stood Elder Kang with a darkened expression.

"How dare you!" Elder Kang said.

Kang Jun was going to ask what was wrong but the elder suddenly swung his cane Kang Jun's way, catching both him and Lu AnLing by surprise.

Though, luckily for Kang Jun, despite feeling drained, his skills were still sharp. He was easily able to catch the cane with the palm of his hand.

"You haven't been married for that long and already you cause a scandal with another woman? You... are you crazy?! " Elder Kang said angrily.

Elder Kang had heard the noise coming from the garage. Assuming it was Kang Jun and Lu AnLing he had immediately gone to scold his grandson.

Kang Jun: "I didn't—"

The man was going to explain the situation in full but Elder Kang was not having it. He pulled his cane out of Kang Jun's grasp and landed a blow on the man's arm.

Feeling this, Kang Jun winced.

"You didn't what? I saw your face! You were practically smiling. Since when did you start behaving like your father!"

Kang Jun took offense to those words. Never had he ever been compared to his father and he didn't want this to start now!

Turning away from Kang Jun, Elder Kang grabbed onto Lu AnLing's hands. Noticing that she looked tired, the old man took it as her feeling depressed. This caused his heart to ache.

"My poor granddaughter-in-law, don't worry. Grandpa will take care of you forever. I swear. No matter what happens between you and that foolish grandson of mine, you will always be treasured."

Hearing this, Lu AnLing couldn't help but feel touched despite Elder Kang scolding and hitting Kang Jun a couple of moments earlier. She had barely ever had people care about her this much, and feeling this now was extremely heartwarming.

Kang Jun quickly noticed Lu AnLing's happiness and so, he forgave his grandfather for hitting him but the situation had to be explained.

With the help of Lu AnLing, Kang Jun explained what had happened and that, at the end of the day, he was completely in love with Lu AnLing.

"I would never look at another woman." Kang Jun specified.

Hearing this, both Lu AnLing and the elder blushed.

Seeing, Lu AnLing's reaction, the elder nodded. "Good, good. Take care of your wife. Now more than ever. Your face is everywhere. Who told you to be so handsome?"

Hearing the old man's words, Kang Jun wasn't sure if he was being blamed or praised.

Lu AnLing on the other hand nodded. "Yes. He is very handsome. Lots of women will be after him now..."

To her statement, Elder Kang laughed.

Kang Jun, on the other hand, turned to Lu AnLing and gave her an expression as if she had just wronged him.

Meanwhile, Mr. Long who had been standing there, ignored, the whole time, watched as the family spoke and he just wished he could go home. It was Saturday. He was supposed to be free but because of Kang Jun's scandal, he had to leave his wife alone at home.

Mr.Long sighed.

Feeling as if he had forgotten something, Kang Jun dismissed Mr. Long but before he left, Kang Jun handed the man a pair of keys.

Shocked Mr. Long looked at Kang Jun with shock. "What is this, sir?"

Kang Jun frowned. "Car."

Mr. Long: "You're giving me a car?"

Kang Jun nodded.

Seeing this, Mr. Long's face brightened. "Thank you very much, sir."

Kang Jun nodded before leaving with Lu AnLing and Elder Kang.

When they had gone, Mr. Long pressed on the car alarm to signal to him which of the many cars belonged to him and when he did, he quickly ran up to it only to see...

Another replica of a taxi...

Mr. Long cursed himself in his head. He should have known.

Meanwhile, Lu AnLing and Kang Jun walked into their home. Seeing Rong Lihua, Rong Xin, Kang Mei Xue, and Kang Mingyu all together, both Kang Jun and Lu AnLing had felt a warmth in their hearts that they had seldom ever felt before. They had missed these people. By now, they were used to seeing them and they couldn't deny that they had become like a family.

Lu AnLing and Kang Jun greeted everyone.

In pure bliss, Kang Mingyu ran up to Lu AnLing. Almost by instinct, Lu AnLing picked Kang Mingyu up but at that moment, something had changed. Knowing that he was Anna's child who she had first held so long ago, Lu AnLing felt her whole body tingle with familiarity and the child felt it too, albeit unconsciously.

After kissing Kang Mingyu on the cheek, Lu AnLing looked for Kang Mei Xue who sat awkwardly at the table staring at them. Once Lu AnLing turned to look at her, the girl averted her eyes.

Seeing this, Lu AnLing handed Kang Mingyu to Kang Jun. Usually, Kang Mingyu wouldn't like this but since he had also missed the man, Kang Mingyu squeezed Kang Jun and the man felt himself smile.

Realizing the softened expression, Kang Mingyu blushed and buried himself inside the crook Kang Jun's neck and unconsciously whispered, "Daddy..."

Meanwhile, Lu AnLing walked up to Kang Mei Xue. Neither Kang Jun nor Lu AnLing completely knew how to act around her after finding out that they were biologically related.

Taking a seat beside Kang Mei Xue, Lu AnLing looked at the girl lovingly. Unable to keep her eyes averted, Kang Mei Xue curiously peeked at Lu AnLing.

For the first time ever, Lu AnLing carefully examined Kang Mei Xue's face and thought,

'She has my eyes...'

Feeling her heart skip a beat and tears well up in her eyes, Lu AnLing wasn't sure what to do, so she reached her hand to pat the girl's head.

Immediately, Kang Mei Xue's face lit up like a little kitten being petted. Then, the girl's eyes went to Kang Mingyu who was being cradled by Kang Jun.

Lu AnLing knew Kang Mei Xue was afraid of heights so, instead of lifting her up, Lu AnLing gestured to her lap, and then said, "Come"

Seeing this, Kang Mei Xue's eyes lit up and she did as told.

Once in Lu AnLing's lap, Lu AnLing hugged the girl in a warm embrace. She held Kang Mei Xue safely to her heart and swore,

'I will never let anyone take you away from me again.'

Watching them, Kang Jun's heart was filled with both happiness and anxiety. He was glad that they had found their daughter but there were still so many unanswered questions.

At the corner of his eye, Kang Jun saw Elder Kang staring at Lu AnLing before the old man left into the living room. Suddenly, Kang Jun's mind raced.

He handed Kang Mingyu to Rong Lihua and then he followed after his grandfather.

Kang Jun walked up to his grandfather from behind and said, "We need to talk."