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Soon, Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue arrived at Bibi Dong's courtyard entrance.
From the outside, it was easy to spot the graceful figure sitting in the pavilion within the courtyard.
"Sister, let's go inside quickly!"
Qian Renjue pulled Qian Renxue excitedly as they headed inside.
"Jue, slow down."
Qian Renxue followed behind him, taking quick steps while glancing at Bibi Dong.
A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Bibi Dong didn't seem to have changed at all since yesterday's conflict. In fact, she even raised her head to look at them.
"Mom, Jue and Sister are here."
Qian Renjue happily greeted Bibi Dong and even clung to her arm.
Hearing Qian Renjue's address, Qian Renxue immediately tensed up, on guard, but Bibi Dong's reaction left her confused.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly in response. She didn't correct the way Qian Renjue addressed her, and in her eyes, there was a rare trace of soft warmth.
She even raised her hand and gently stroked Qian Renjue's cheek.
There was tenderness and love in Bibi Dong's eyes.
As promised, she would never again...
"Mom."
Qian Renjue smiled excitedly, letting go of Qian Renxue's hand and holding tightly onto Bibi Dong's arm.
Qian Renxue stood there, stunned, watching Bibi Dong.
What she feared did not happen.
Instead, there was a newfound gentleness and emotion.
However, since entering, Bibi Dong's gaze had hardly fallen on her.
Qian Renxue didn't mind this; she was used to it by now.
Instead of feeling sad, she felt a bit happy.
Because Qian Renjue's happiness was hers as well, and also because Bibi Dong had finally changed.
Qian Renxue knew that it wasn't her words yesterday that had made the difference.
It was Qian Renjue, like an angel, continuously warming Bibi Dong's heart.
Glancing at Qian Renjue's bright smile, Qian Renxue turned to walk toward the railing by the pavilion.
"Sister!"
Qian Renjue suddenly grabbed Qian Renxue's arm.
"Jue?"
Qian Renxue looked at him, puzzled.
Bibi Dong was also confused, watching as Qian Renjue whispered something in Qian Renxue's ear.
Immediately, a slight discomfort appeared on Qian Renxue's face as she glanced at Bibi Dong with some hesitation.
"Hehe."
Qian Renjue giggled as he pulled back and urged softly, "Sister, go ahead. Mom won't hurt you."
Qian Renxue exchanged glances with Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong's eyes held a slight displeasure, clearly remembering the confrontation from yesterday.
Qian Renxue's gaze shifted, her lips pressed together, looking somewhat conflicted.
"Sister!"
Under Qian Renjue's eager urging, Qian Renxue reluctantly greeted Bibi Dong.
"Good morning, Mom."
"…"
Bibi Dong paused, then a strange sense of satisfaction surged within her.
She had been told yesterday that she wasn't worthy of being called a mother, yet today she was being addressed as such.
Naturally, Qian Renxue felt awkward because of this.
Her beautiful purple eyes flickered uneasily.
"Mom."
Just as Qian Renjue was about to remind her, Bibi Dong reacted first.
It turned out that Qian Renjue had merely asked Qian Renxue to greet her.
She nodded slightly at Qian Renxue and coldly said, "I heard you. Go read your book."
Although these words were directed at Qian Renxue, her gaze did not linger on her.
Bibi Dong was still somewhat upset.
Qian Renxue didn't mind at all.
Relieved, she quickly walked to the side of the pavilion before Qian Renjue could notice.
She sat down by the pillar and opened her book.
"Sister."
Qian Renjue came over slowly, intending to say something to Qian Renxue.
Looking at her, he furrowed his brows.
Then he looked at Bibi Dong again, his face breaking into a smile as he excitedly moved to snuggle into Bibi Dong's arms.
"Mom, can Jue sits on your lap?"
Bibi Dong hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Qian Renjue happily sat on Bibi Dong's slender legs, giggling as he nestled into her embrace.
Bibi Dong had expected to feel awkward, but to her surprise, she found herself enjoying Qian Renjue's closeness, feeling warm and comforted.
She couldn't resist gently hugging Qian Renjue.
"Mom, do you want some snacks? These are made by Dad himself."
As he spoke, Qian Renjue waved his hand, taking out books and snacks from his soul guide.
Hearing the name "Qian Xunji," Bibi Dong's killing intent flared up.
She furrowed her brows, trying hard to suppress it.
But Qian Renjue still sensed it and shivered involuntarily.
Qian Renxue immediately turned her gaze toward them.
"Mom?"
Qian Renjue looked up at Bibi Dong, feeling anxious.
Bibi Dong, her voice low, warned him, "Jue, don't mention him in front of me again, okay?"
Her words carried an unmistakable trace of killing intent.
"Jue understands."
Qian Renjue quickly nodded, his eyes showing a hint of fear.
"Jue, don't be afraid. Mom won't hurt you."
Bibi Dong lovingly hugged Qian Renjue, gently rubbing her cheek against his soft face.
Although she was comforting Qian Renjue, there was a shadow in her eyes that he couldn't see.
Every time she thought of Qian Xunji, her killing intent surged uncontrollably.
Perhaps she was destined to hurt Qian Renjue once more, even turning against him.
This thought filled Bibi Dong with pain.
If that was the case, it would be better to cherish the last bit of love she had left in this world.
Bibi Dong held Qian Renjue with as much gentleness as possible.
"Jue, put those things away. From now on, Mom will make snacks for you."
Qian Renjue was stunned for a moment, then joyfully exclaimed, "Really?!"
"Of course."
Bibi Dong nodded seriously.
Qian Renjue clapped his hands excitedly.
"Great! Jue wants to eat the snacks Mom makes!"
"…"
From the side of the pavilion, the contorted expression on Bibi Dong's face had gone unnoticed by Qian Renjue, but Qian Renxue saw it clearly.
Qian Renxue felt helpless.
The teacher she once viewed as a father figure had committed such a monstrous act against his own student.
Qian Renxue found it hard to bear as well.
She lowered her head, unable to find any justification.
As a daughter, she knew both of them were at fault.
Bibi Dong had been punished, but Qian Xunji's wrongdoing had yet to be accounted for.
With these thoughts, Qian Renxue raised her head again, looking at Qian Renjue with worry in her eyes.
If that day came as expected, Jue would surely be heartbroken.
Qian Xunji was, indeed, a good father.
Qian Renxue lowered her head slightly, distracted as she looked at her book.
Meanwhile, Qian Renjue hugged Bibi Dong's neck and whispered something in her ear, occasionally glancing at Qian Renxue.
A troubled expression appeared on Bibi Dong's face, clearly visible to everyone.