Tang Rui didn't answer Lu Anning's call, so she had no choice but to contact Tang Jingyuan immediately.

This was the first time Tang Jingyuan saw her so panicked. Before, no matter how big the trouble she encountered, she would never be like this at this moment. Even her voice revealed that she was at a loss.

"Send me the location, I'll be right there."

Tang Jingyuan did not blame Lu Anning, but rushed to Lu Anning immediately.

His son was very clear about this situation. He was probably thinking about unhappy things in the past and wanted to be alone. Today was a special day, so his mood was even more depressed.

On the way, Tang Jingyuan tried to contact Tang Rui, but he didn't call again after the call was hung up.

When Tang Jingyuan arrived, Lu Anning was squatting at the intersection.

The moment Lu Anning looked up and saw Tang Jingyuan, all the pent-up emotions suddenly surged into her heart, her eyes suddenly turned red, and even her voice trembled.

"I lost Xiao Rui. What should I do?"

During the short ten minutes she waited for Tang Jingyuan, Lu Anning's mind was filled with the dangers Tang Rui might encounter alone. She had seen children abducted by bad people before, and the traffickers were cruel. Tang Rui was so beautiful, what if she was targeted...

She didn't dare to think about what the consequences would be!

Her voice choked with sobs, her hands shaking unconsciously: "It's all my fault! I shouldn't have acted on my own. Let's call the police, okay?"

She really felt sorry for Tang Rui and just wanted him to be happier.

Tang Jingyuan reached out and slowly hugged her, trying to calm her down.

"Xiao Rui is very smart. He probably just wants to be alone. It's not your fault!"

"Where are we going to find him?! Hurry up and get him back! I shouldn't have taken him to my birthday party, but I see he clearly loves dogs. I'm not trying to replace anyone, I just..."

"Okay! It's okay, I'll take you to find him."

Along the way, Lu Anning just hoped Tang Jingyuan would drive faster. Tang Rui didn't go home, let alone return to school. After driving around in circles and not finding him, Lu Anning became increasingly restless.

"Where would he go alone?"

"If it's not in these places, then there's only one place." Tang Jingyuan sighed lightly, turned the car around and drove towards the suburbs. Lu Anning was stunned until the car stopped at the cemetery.

"This is……"

"Ye Lingfei only told you that today is Xiaorui's birthday, but didn't tell you that today is also his mother's death anniversary?"

Lu An Ning suddenly realized what was going on. No wonder the child reacted so strongly. Why didn't she think of it at the beginning?

After Tang Jingyuan got out of the car and stepped onto the stairs, Lu Anning suddenly stopped. Looking at the densely packed tombstones, she retreated.

"how?"

Lu Anning shook his head: "Or, you go!"

That was Tang Rui's mother and Tang Jingyuan's wife. It would be inappropriate for her to go along. Furthermore, Tang Rui had said that he hated her. At this moment, her appearance in front of Tang Rui's mother's tombstone would only annoy him even more.

"Then, go wait in the car."

The key was handed to Lu An Ning. Lu An Ning stood there and watched Tang Rui go in, but the heavy burden on his heart still did not disappear.

The wait was long. She didn't go to the car, but paced back and forth near the steps. It was quiet and silent all around. She tried hard not to think about where this place was, and that's how she managed not to be afraid.

It was not until the sun was about to set that Tang Jingyuan finally brought Tang Rui down. Lu Anning saw that the child's eyes were red, and guilt surged in his heart.

She wanted to say something, but Tang Rui just glanced at her, and his cold look made Lu Anning retreat.

"Let's go back first!"

No one spoke along the way. The oppressive atmosphere made people feel a little breathless. Lu Anning saw Tang Rui looking out the window with an expressionless face in the back seat through the rearview mirror, and he really wanted to do something for him.

He has been without a mother since he was a child, and he must have endured a lot of strange looks over the years!

He is so smart and sensible that it really makes people feel distressed.

Back at Ronghua Garden, Tang Jingyuan took Tang Rui back to his room. Lu Anning sat alone in the living room, thinking back on what had happened today. She couldn't help but feel a surge of fear. Fortunately, Xiao Rui was fine, otherwise she would have felt guilty to death.

When Tang Jingyuan went downstairs, he saw Lu Anning sitting in the living room in a daze.

Realizing someone was looking at her, Lu Anning turned around and saw Tang Jingyuan. She subconsciously looked upstairs.

"Xiao Rui, how is he?"

"It's okay. He just said he was tired. Let him have some rest!"

Lu Anning lowered his head and said nothing. Tang Jingyuan sighed softly in his ears. He sat down next to Lu Anning and said, "With your intelligence, you must have guessed that Ye Lingfei deliberately told you this with bad intentions. Did you do it knowing it was wrong?"

"I just want him to be happy. He's only ten years old. He should be smiling like a normal child, instead of being silent every day. It's heartbreaking to see him like that."

Tang Jingyuan didn't know how to respond for a moment. He could give Tang Rui the best material life, but he couldn't give him the motherly love he deserved.

"I'm sorry! I was too impatient. This won't happen again."

"Forget it. I don't blame you! Tang Rui's mother died of complications during childbirth. Every time it's his birthday, he always thinks of his mother and doesn't celebrate it anymore. Take your time and give him some time."

Tang Rui did not go downstairs for dinner, and Lu Anning was also absent-minded in his eating. Before going to bed, Lu Anning carefully pushed open the door of Tang Rui's room with the freshly heated milk. The bed was slightly raised, and he was lying on his side, so Lu Anning could not see Tang Rui's expression.

Without disturbing him, Lu Anning put down the milk and quietly retreated.

When the door closed, Tang Rui slowly opened his eyes, turned around, and stared at the milk on the table. Under the cup, on the cute note paper was Lu Anning's beautiful handwriting, and there was a bit of firmness in the strokes.

: May Tang Rui be safe, healthy and happy every year!