There was a long silence on the phone.

Xu Wan guessed that the man probably wouldn't answer the question.

Unexpectedly, just seconds after she made her own conclusion, she heard the man say, "I still have some things to finish here, it will probably take another six months."

Xu Wan's face was full of surprise.

Lu Wei, who was sitting in the front row, had the same expression as her.

Jiang Tingzhou had been missing for four and a half years, and everyone except Xu Wan believed he was dead.

However, Lü Wei had followed Jiang Tingzhou for many years and was very familiar with him.

The man speaking on the phone at this moment sounded at least nine-tenths similar to Jiang Tingzhou in his memory!

If the man Xiaoxiao is talking to now is someone Xu Wan hired to impersonate him, since Xiaoxiao has never heard Jiang Tingzhou's voice before, she has absolutely no need to find someone whose voice sounds so similar to Jiang Tingzhou's.

If this person is impersonating Jiang Tingzhou, then it's impossible for him to arrange a meeting with Xiaoxiao.

so……

Could this person really be Jiang Tingzhou?

If General Jiang is still alive, why hasn't he contacted anyone?

Numerous problems troubled Lü Wei.

To Xu Wan's surprise, Jiang Tingzhou readily agreed to meet with Xiao Xiao.

If he doesn't come, how will she explain it to Xiaoxiao?

Unlike the two adults' worried expressions, Xiaoxiao had no doubts whatsoever. Her eyes sparkled as she asked, "Really? You'll be back in six months? How long is six months? How many days is it? Can I see you next week?"

Xiaoxiao is still young and has no concept of time.

She could barely distinguish between periods within a week, but she couldn't quite figure out anything beyond a week, let alone half a year.

The man was clearly amused by his daughter's innocent remark and said, "It might take a little longer."

His voice was very gentle, like a father who hadn't spoken to his daughter in a long time.

Xiaoxiao was happy one second, but the next second she pouted, "It'll take longer, how long? The little cakes our kindergarten gives out are so delicious, I want you to try them too."

Xu Wan sat to the side, looking at her daughter whose face was full of disappointment, and suddenly felt a little fortunate.

Fortunately, Jiang Tingzhou is still alive.

If Jiang Tingzhou really doesn't come back, how heartbroken will Xiaoxiao be?

The man chuckled, "Then you eat more for Dad first, and then bring some back for him when he comes to see you, okay?"

"Okay!" Xiaoxiao nodded eagerly. "Dad, you're so good, just as good as I imagined. Your voice is just like I imagined too. I'm so happy, and I really hope to see you soon."

When the child spoke, his eyes squinted and he smiled, easily spreading his joy to Xu Wan.

However, Xu Wan was somewhat worried.

It's clear that Xiaoxiao, like all daughters, harbors a lot of fantasies about her father.

Would she be disappointed if she saw her father in a wheelchair...?

There was a moment of silence on the phone. The man asked, "Xiaoxiao, if Dad isn't as amazing as you think, or... not as amazing as you imagine, would you regret meeting Dad?"

"No way! My dad is the best no matter what!" Xiaoxiao tilted her head and thought for a moment, then earnestly advised him, "Dad, don't be shy, I'll prepare a gift for you."

Xu Wan was amused by her daughter and couldn't help but pat her little head.

Xiao Xiao glanced at Xu Wan beside her and said in a more serious voice, "By the way, Dad, Mom misses you too. You have to come back soon!"

Xu Wan didn't expect Xiao Xiao to mention her, so she quickly said, "Okay, let's stop here for today."

"Ah..." Xiaoxiao's face was full of disappointment, "Then... when can I call Dad next?"

"Dad is very busy..."

"When you want to call your dad, just tell your mom. She will tell me, and I will try my best to make time to talk to you."

Before Xu Wan could explain for the man, Jiang Tingzhou offered his own solution.

Xiao Xiao then hung up the phone, satisfied.

Afterwards, she didn't forget to cling to Xu Wan's arm and act cute, "Mommy, is Daddy handsome? Do you have a picture of Daddy?"

When Xiaoxiao was one year old, Xu Wan put away all the wedding photos in the house.

She did this because she wasn't sure if Jiang Tingzhou would come back and was afraid Xiaoxiao would ask.

“…You’ll see him when Dad comes back.” Xu Wan skillfully avoided the question.

Xiao Xiao didn't react immediately, nor did she press the matter.

When the car pulled into the underground parking garage, Xu Pingrong saw that his granddaughter was already waiting for him there.

Xu Wan saw her mother standing there from afar and quickly said to Xiao Xiao, "Sweetie, you can't tell anyone about being able to talk to Daddy and Daddy saying he'll be back in six months, okay? It's your and Mommy's little secret, okay?"