Su Ou was surprised as she pointed at the elegant lady walking out of the bathroom, asking, "Ah, who else is in the house? Who is this aunt? Did she come here sleepwalking?"
At that moment, Bai Haonan turned his head and locked eyes with Qian Yi's mother.
The stunning Qian Yi's mother immediately drew gasps of admiration from several people as soon as she appeared. In just a few seconds, all the brilliance in the room seemed to be absorbed by her.
Not only was her face beautiful, but her aura was also exceptional. She radiated a captivating charm, and despite her age and the traces of time on her face, she still exuded an unparalleled grace.
Bai Haonan slowly stood up, squinting his eyes as he scrutinized the suddenly appearing Qian Yi's mother. "She..."
This woman... why does she seem so familiar?
"Oh my, is this a goddess descended from heaven? What a beautiful aunt!" Su Ou exclaimed, circling around the smiling Qian Yi's mother.
Wen Shan proudly said, "Ouer, this is my mom..."
"Mom? Didn't you say you didn't have a mother? Why is this beautiful lady suddenly here as your mom? Did your dad remarry?"
Wen Shan shyly hugged Qian Yi's mother's arm and said in a half-pouting tone, "My mom has come back... She didn't abandon us; she lost her memory back then..."
Su Ou's eyes widened in shock, "Biological, biological mother?"
"Yes, biological mother." Wen Shan's face was filled with uncontainable happiness.
Qian Yi's mother smiled at Su Ou and then looked at Bai Haonan, who had been staring at her, and said in a melodious voice, "Hello, I am Ling Ling's mother. Are you... Ling Ling's boyfriend?" Qian Yi's mother extended her hand to Bai Haonan.
Bai Haonan nodded and politely shook hands with Qian Yi's mother, respectfully saying, "Hello, Auntie, I am... Ling Ling's boyfriend. My name is Bai Haonan."
Qian Yi's mother seriously looked Bai Haonan up and down, then suddenly smiled and said softly, "You really have a good demeanor, just like someone I know who is equally handsome."
Hmm?
Bai Haonan, being perceptive, slightly furrowed his brows, pondering the meaning behind Qian Yi's mother's words.
After glancing at his watch, Bai Haonan politely said, "Auntie, I should be going now; it's getting late. Ling Ling is tired from playing, so let her rest well. We can get together again sometime and have a meal."
Qian Yi's mother warmly saw Bai Haonan off, saying, "Hehe, we are all family, no need to be so polite."
Family... family...
Why does that word sound so profound when it comes from the enchanting Qian Yi's mother?
As the car drove down the street, the lights twinkling on both sides, Bai Haonan frowned, constantly contemplating Qian Yi's mother.
Wen Ling resembled her mother to some extent, but their auras were different. Her mother seemed to be a combination of a peony and a herbaceous peony, both noble and charming. On the other hand, Wen Ling was like a camellia in the mountains, fiery yet naturally graceful.
Recalling Qian Yi's mother's stunning beauty and her captivating eyes that could drown a person, Bai Haonan inexplicably shivered. A chill rose from his feet.
Upon returning to the Blue Sea Villa and stepping into the spacious living room, he suddenly felt very lonely and bored. This place lacked a woman, a woman who could ignite a desire in him to return here and enjoy the warmth of having a home and a wife.
"Is it... time for me to really get married?" Bai Haonan chuckled self-deprecatingly, casually tossing his coat onto the sofa and unbuttoning his shirt as he walked upstairs.
In solitude...
Wen Ling yawned widely and opened her eyes, "Wow, that was such a comfortable sleep! So refreshing!"
She sniffed the air. "Huh? What's that smell? It smells like something delicious." With her messy hair, Wen Ling rushed out and froze in place.
On the dining table were steaming bowls of noodles, and her younger brother Wen Shan was happily slurping them up. Next to him was a well-dressed lady in an apron, serving him food.
"Hey! Shan Yu! When did you come here? Did you not come home all night last night?"
Glancing at Qian Yi's mother, Wen Ling felt quite surprised. This woman looked like she was of high status; why was she in this small rental apartment, serving noodles to her brother?
Strange!
"Big sister! You're awake!" Wen Shan jumped up, still chewing, and happily hugged Qian Yi's mother, affectionately introducing, "Big sister, this is our mom."
"......"
Wen Ling's eyes widened, stunned in place. Was her brother going crazy?
Qian Yi's mother kindly walked over, took Wen Ling's small hand, and like many mothers, gently stroked Wen Ling's messy hair, saying, "Wen Ling, mom is back."
Her voice was as melodious as a spring.
Wen Ling instinctively shivered and took a step back, opening her mouth, "You..."
Don't scare her... Is today April Fool's Day? If someone dares to joke like this, she would definitely kill them!
Wen Shan pouted, dissatisfied, and said, "Big sister, you're so mean! This is our mom; she's back to find us. She is our biological mother!"
"..." Wen Ling's mind was still buzzing.
Qian Yi's mother smiled gently, "Wen Ling, I'm sorry for not being there to take care of you for so many years. It was my fault. But many years ago, I suddenly lost my memory, and I just regained it a few days ago. I came back to make it up to you."
Wen Ling remained in a daze, while Wen Shan could no longer contain his overwhelming pride and excitement, jumping up and down, hugging Qian Yi's mother, exclaiming, "I have a mom now! I love my mom so much!"
Wen Ling said nothing, turned around, and went back to her room, slamming the door shut with a loud "bang."
Mom...
A woman who had disappeared for many years suddenly reappeared just like that?
Wen Ling lay on her bed, crying softly.
This so-called mom, who casually mentioned losing her memory, had no idea what she and her brother had endured to survive all these years. An alcoholic father, a home full of holes, begging for food. If it weren't for her determination to take care of her brother, they would have perished long ago.
"Wow, I envy you! Your mom is a wealthy lady living abroad. She's rich!"
"Oh my, your mom is so graceful and beautiful! You're not as pretty as her!"
"Wow, your mom..."
Wen Ling finally couldn't hold back and hit Su Ou on the head with her textbook, shouting, "Stop mentioning her! It's so annoying!"
Su Ou rubbed her head and pouted, going back to playing mobile games.
Undeniably, Qian Yi's mother's appearance made Wen Shan very happy. That happiness, satisfaction, and pride were irreplaceable by anyone else. Only a mother could give him that.
Poor Shan Yu...
"Wen Ling! Someone is looking for you downstairs!"
"Oh..."
Su Ou rushed to the window to look down, muttering, "Let me see if it's my family's Yashan."
Wen Ling rubbed her eyes and walked downstairs, turning her head left and right, mumbling, "Who is looking for me? Who is it?"
Suddenly, two tall men blocked her path, their expressions very serious.
"Are you Miss Wen Ling?"
At a glance, they looked like trouble.
Wen Ling instinctively shrank her neck. Even though she was now considered the respected sister-in-law of all the little brothers in the Sanjing Company, she still felt as timid as before.
Could she say she wasn't Wen Ling?
"Um, um..."
She forced a laugh, tilting her head, just as she was about to come up with a plausible lie when both her arms were grabbed by the men, dragging her forward.
"Hey, let go of me! I'm not Wen Ling! I'm not!"
Ouer, come save me! Where did your fierce tiger demeanor go?
"Your student ID on your school uniform says Wen Ling."
What a cold voice! How chilling those words made Wen Ling feel!
Damn it! Why did she decide to be so proactive today and wear a student ID?
Su Ou, however, had her back to the window, focused on her phone, taking selfies.
Pouting...
Widening her eyes...
Winking...
She snapped a series of photos, then eagerly flipped through them, asking, "Which one looks the most charming?"
Which one?
No matter how Su Ou took the photos, she still looked the same.
"This one..." she gritted her teeth and pointed to one.
"Haha, I agree with you." Su Ou released the girl she had been holding and edited the photo she thought was the most charming, sending it to Yuan Yuan.
After sending the photo, she turned back to look downstairs, realizing Wen Ling had long disappeared. She muttered, "Oh, it must be that creepy uncle who took her away."
Wen Ling, until she was dragged into a European-style café and sat across from someone, finally screamed in shock, "Ah, why is it you? Are you sick? Why do you have to kidnap me in such a mysterious way? You almost scared me to death!"
After blurting that out, Wen Ling suddenly realized, oh my god, how could she say "Are you sick?" to the person sitting across from her?
She quickly stuck out her tongue, scared, and lowered her head, retracting her earlier bravado, softly mumbling, "I'm sorry, please forgive my rudeness."
The old man scoffed coldly, "No problem, I won't take it to heart. After all, people like you are born without manners."
Damn it! If he said one more word, she would really lose her temper and throw a teacup at his face!
Wen Ling bit her lip, suppressing her anger, turned her face away, and said stiffly, "Old sir, what do you want to talk to me about?"
She wouldn't call him grandpa!
"Not about anything in particular, but to clarify what I need to say to you today." The old man's tone was even colder.
"Hmph, what could we possibly have to talk about? I don't think it's necessary. You insulted my character and slandered my dignity back in the hospital in Singapore. I don't want to endure that kind of rude bombardment again. I know what you want to say: I'm lowly, I'm poor, I'm poor in spirit, I'm worse than the garbage on the ground, right? You just want to say those things, right? Fine, I've said it for you, so you can save your breath!"