Chapter 171 A Family

At this moment, the entire tea room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

This is Qu Jianhang's private tea room. She had already told the manager that she would not be receiving any guests today.

Even the staff members were reduced to just two.

She and Qu Jingyou stayed in her usual private room, occasionally taking a sip of tea.

"Auntie, don't be nervous." Qu Jingyou's cold was almost gone, but she still wore a mask.

Qu Jianhang said, "I'm not nervous."

Qu Jingyou said with a smile, "Auntie, I never thought you'd have such a day."

Qu Jianhang glared at her: "You dare to make fun of me?"

Qu Jingyou took her arm and swayed it: "I just wanted to help you relax."

Qu Jianhang's face showed a rare hint of restraint: "Won't Ruan Ruan like me?"

"How could that be?" Qu Jingyou comforted her, "I mentioned you to Ruan Ruan before, and she really admires you."

“You don’t understand,” Qu Jianhang shook his head, “Back then you were Ruan Ruan’s friend, she liked you, and no matter what you said, she would show interest. But I’m her mother, wouldn’t she blame me for not finding her all these years…”

As she spoke, Qu Jianhang's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face.

Qu Jingyou has never seen Qu Jianhang shed a tear in all her life.

She frantically grabbed tissues to wipe her tears: "Auntie, no, Ruan Ruan is very, very good. She's really good, just like her nickname suggests. She has a very soft heart. If she knew you'd been looking for her for so many years, she would only feel sorry for you..."

“I know she’s a good person, but I don’t want her to suffer,” Qu Jianhang said. “At this moment, it’s not that she feels sorry for me; she’s my child. I’d rather she run into my arms and act spoiled, and tell me her troubles…”

Qu Jingyou said with some difficulty, "Auntie, please be prepared, it's possible that Ruan Ruan won't be able to act cute with you for the time being."

She had known Lin Xiyin for a long time before Lin Xiyin opened her heart to her.

Moreover, because Qu Chongyou went to see her and said some unpleasant things, Lin Xiyin was very polite to her for a long time.

When Lin Xiyin wasn't smiling, she had a somewhat aloof appearance.

But once you get to know her, you'll realize she has a great personality.

The prerequisite is that you must truly gain her favor and approval.

Otherwise, her attitude would be very distant and indifferent.

She never imagined that the person she got along with so well, even treating like a sister, would be her aunt's own daughter.

What kind of predestined fate is this?

Qu Jingyou added, "But if Ruan Ruan has decided on you, then she will treat you very, very well!"

Qu Jianhang is usually confident and sure of success in everything she does, but today, she is unusually nervous and uneasy.

Moreover, she couldn't be sure that Lin Xiyin would definitely like her.

Looking at her watch, Qu Jingyou realized it was almost time to meet Lin Xiyin. "Auntie, I'm going out to take a look," she said.

Qu Jianhang took a moment to compose herself and said, "Go ahead, but don't scare her."

Qu Jingyou made a promise, then got up and left the private room.

Lin Xiyin knew about this teahouse; Qu Jingyou had mentioned it before and said she would bring her there, but she had never had the time.

Qu Jingyou said that this teahouse was opened by her aunt. Although there is no membership system, the service and tea quality automatically filter customers with status.

Over the years, almost all the customers who come here are regulars.

Qu Jianhang has capital, strength, and connections. Many good teas that can't be bought elsewhere can be found here.

There are also many delicious snacks.

At that time, Qu Jingyou said that Lin Xiyin would definitely like the desserts there, so she wanted to bring her along.

Unexpectedly, she came by herself today.

Only now does Lin Xiyin truly understand what it means to feel apprehensive about returning home.

She glanced down at her phone; Pei Muye's message was there.

It makes people feel at ease.

She took a deep breath and got out of the car.

As a result, I spotted Qu Jingyou at a glance.

"elder sister!"

Qu Jingyou saw her too, waved, and then ran towards her.

"Jingjing." Lin Xiyin hugged her. "What are you doing here? Did you meet up with friends?"

"Mmm." Qu Jingyou nodded haphazardly: "Sister, what a coincidence! I'll take you to see Auntie, she's here too."

“I’m sorry, Jingjing, I have something to do today,” Lin Xiyin emphasized again, “It’s something very important.”

Qu Jingyou looked around and noticed that Lin Xiyin was also very nervous.

In these kinds of situations, it's always the bystander who sees things more clearly.

It seems that both my aunt and sister take this meeting very seriously.

Qu Jingyou said, "Then you go ahead with your work. Let's go inside."

It was only then that Lin Xiyin realized that she actually wanted someone to be with her.

Unfortunately, Pei Muye is sick today.

With Qu Jingyou by her side, she didn't seem so panicked anymore.

But at that moment, she didn't have time to explain to Qu Jingyou.

"Which room did you book?" Qu Jingyou asked knowingly. "I'll take you there."

"Is the person you made plans with okay?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing," Qu Jingyou said. "Besides, sister, I want to give you a surprise today."

At this moment, Lin Xiyin's mind was entirely focused on her biological mother, and she couldn't care less about what Qu Jingyou was saying.

"I'll contact you later." Lin Xiyin saw the name of the private room and pointed to it: "I'll go there."

Qu Jingyou took two quick steps, raised her hand, and opened the door: "Please come in, sister!"

Lin Xiyin was startled. She wasn't mentally prepared. Why did Qu Jingyou open the door?

She looked up and, caught off guard, saw Qu Jianhang sitting in the middle of the room.

Huh?

How could she be Qu Jingyou's aunt?

Did you go to the wrong room?

Upon seeing Qu Jianhang, Lin Xiyin subconsciously assumed that Qu Jingyou had come to see her.

When you see an elder, you should always greet them, no matter what.

Lin Xiyin didn't intend to go inside, but spoke from the doorway: "Auntie, hello..."

Before she could finish speaking, Qu Jianhang strode over, looked at her with red eyes and tears welling up in them.

Lin Xiyin was quite surprised to see her like this: "Jingjing..."

She wanted to ask Qu Jingyou what was wrong with Qu Jianhang.

Moreover, she was in a hurry and needed to get there quickly to see her mother.

Don't be late for the first meeting; it will seem disrespectful.

But before she could finish speaking, Qu Jianhang couldn't hold back any longer.

The last time they met, she wanted to hug Lin Xiyin, and this time she just couldn't resist.

Qu Jianhang's tears streamed down his face as he held Lin Xiyin tightly, refusing to let go.

Lin Xiyin was completely dumbfounded.

Qu Jingyou was glad that the teahouse had been cleared out in advance; otherwise, if her aunt had been seen in this state, it would have damaged her image as a strong woman.

"Ruanruan, my child..."

Upon hearing what Qu Jianhang was saying, Lin Xiyin's mind went blank.

child……

She said it was a child.

The address Pei Muye sent her, and the name of the private room, were the same; she wouldn't forget them.

When she arrived, the person she met was Qu Jianhang.

Qu Jianhang still called her child...

Lin Xiyin felt her mind was in a mess, even though all the clues clearly pointed to one fact.

But she seemed unable to find the exit from the maze.

She was completely stunned.

Qu Jingyou, watching from the side, couldn't help but shed tears as well.

What those people saw was Qu Jianhang's glamorous life, his wealth and power, and his ability to do whatever he wanted.

Another leader was pursuing her.

It could be said that she had a smooth and successful life.

Only her family knew how much she was suffering inside.

She couldn't forget her deceased lover, and she couldn't let go of her children.

Over the years, countless talented young men have shown their affection for her and pursued her, but she has never been moved.

Even her father advised her to forget the past, find someone to marry, and have a child while she's still young.

But Qu Jianhang's answer was, "I have children."

But she lost her.

Over the years, only her family knew the bitterness in her heart.

Now, her child has finally been found.

Right in her arms.

Qu Jianhang cried uncontrollably, sometimes thinking that his deceased lover could finally rest in peace, and sometimes thinking that Lin Xiyin had suffered so much hardship and injustice all these years.

Thinking about it this way, she became even more upset.

"Ruanruan, it's Mommy's fault, Mommy lost you..."

The blankness in Lin Xiyin's mind was gradually replaced by normal thinking.

The bewilderment in her eyes turned into shock and surprise.

Qu Jianhang...is her mother?

Qu Jingyou's aunt is actually her mother?

"Auntie, don't cry. It's not comfortable for my sister to be hugging you like this."

Qu Jingyou spoke up from the side.

Qu Jianhang was crying so hard he didn't know anything, and he was practically leaning on Lin Xiyin's chest.

Although she was thin, she still weighed over 90 pounds, and Lin Xiyin could barely hold her up.

Qu Jianhang quickly released her, his eyes red and swollen.

She held onto Lin Xiyin's arm tightly, saying, "Ruanruan, it's me, Mom. I'm so sorry, all these years, Mom couldn't find you..."

Before she could finish speaking, she burst into tears again.

Lin Xiyin was still in a daze, staring blankly at Qu Jingyou.

Qu Jing nodded: "Sister, the biological mother you're meeting is my aunt. From now on, you'll be my older sister!"

Lin Xiyin only felt a sense of reality after hearing this.

Seeing that the two people were just standing there dumbly, Qu Jingyou couldn't help but push them and then close the door.

Then she led them to sit down and said, "Auntie, sister, please don't cry. Let's talk for a while."

Lin Xiyin's tears were flowing uncontrollably.

Before she could even open her mouth or say anything, tears started streaming down her face uncontrollably.

Qu Jianhang cried his eyes out, but he couldn't bear to see his daughter shed tears.

She reached out to wipe away her tears: "Don't cry, Ruanruan, it's Mommy's fault..."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.

Lin Xiyin was suddenly overwhelmed with grievances, and all those past events seemed to rush into her mind all at once.

She suddenly reached out and hugged Qu Jianhang.

She still didn't say anything, but a hug conveyed her attitude.

Qu Jianhang was stunned for a moment, then his tears flowed even more fiercely.

Qu Jingyou, who was standing nearby, couldn't help herself and went over to hug them both.

In the end, she pulled them apart and wiped their faces with tissues.

"Don't cry, or your eyes will be like walnuts tomorrow." Qu Jingyou said, "Sister, I'm so happy! From now on, we really are family!"