Chapter 7 I Miss You

When Lu Wenzhen was alive, she had a very good friend named Ren Huifang.

She is also Lu Mingyue's godmother.

When Lu Mingyue was a child, she was in poor health. She secretly consulted a doctor who said that she needed to find a godmother to improve her health.

Ren Huifang was the right person for her.

Unfortunately, after Lu Wenzhen passed away, the original owner of the body lost contact with Meng Mancang under Meng's pressure.

Initially, Ren Huifang would secretly deliver things to her. The original owner was timid and afraid of trouble, and would only hide in school and refuse to come out when faced with problems.

Ren Huifang thought that the original owner of the body had drifted apart from her and that they had stopped contacting each other over time.

Before the original owner's consciousness faded, she asked her to visit her godmother and personally apologize.

Lu Mingyue was about to leave this place and didn't want the original owner to have any regrets.

She wanted to change into a more formal outfit.

Um......

I glanced at the wardrobe and decided to stick with the outfit I was wearing. I'll buy new clothes when I get back.

She prepared some homemade snacks and also bought canned malted milk powder from the supply and marketing cooperative.

After receiving the money and coupons, one can walk into the supply and marketing cooperative with a straight back.

The staff recognized her and, seeing that she had bought a lot of things, assumed that Tian Xiaoju had asked her to buy them, so they kindly helped her pack them up.

Following the location from her memory, Lu Mingyue quickly found the place.

Ren Huifang's husband is a military dependent and works at a nearby military base.

Lu Mingyue arrived at the entrance of the family compound, explained her purpose to the soldier on guard, and then the soldier made a phone call.

Soon, Ren Huifang arrived after receiving the news.

She was both surprised and delighted.

She hadn't been in contact with Lu Mingyue for several years and didn't know why the child had come to see her.

"Godmother."

Lu Mingyue smiled gently, and the familiar face instantly reminded Ren Huifang of the days when she met Lu Wenzhen.

Before becoming Lu Mingyue's godmother, Ren Huifang was already Lu Wenzhen's classmate and close friend.

The two met in junior high school and had a very good relationship. Even after Lu Wenzhen went to university, they continued to correspond and never lost touch.

When Lu Mingyue was born, she told Lu Wenzhen that she wanted to adopt her as her goddaughter.

Later, after Lu Mingyue developed health problems, they realized that verbal recognition was not enough; a formal ceremony was required for acknowledgment.

Regardless, by a twist of fate, they are still the best of sisters.

When Lu Wenzhen passed away, she almost fainted from crying.

He secretly vowed to treat Lu Mingyue as his own daughter.

But for some reason, Mingyue would run away every time she saw her.

Confused, she went directly to Meng Mancang and learned that he was preventing Lu Mingyue from having any contact with her.

To avoid putting her child in a difficult position, Ren Huifang had no choice but to suppress her inner pain and slowly distance herself from the situation.

God knows how excited she was when she heard that Lu Mingyue was coming.

"Mingyue, what brings you here?"

Lu Mingyue's eyes stung for some reason, probably because the original owner's body was still reacting to her.

"Godmother, I miss you."

Looking at her faded clothes, Ren Huifang knew how Meng Mancang had treated her all these years.

She held Lu Mingyue's hands tenderly, feeling immense regret for arguing with the child. She should have tied her to her side if she had to.

Even as her godmother, she was a hundred times better than Meng Mancang, that beast in human form.

"Good boy, let's go home."

"Godmother, I'm sorry."

As she spoke, tears streamed down Lu Mingyue's cheeks.

Seeing this made Ren Huifang feel even more heartbroken. "It's my fault that we, mother and daughter, didn't talk about these things."

Lu Mingyue shook her head. They were not wrong; the one who was wrong was Meng Mancang.

Watching her godmother wipe away her tears, Lu Mingyue felt a warm glow in her chest. Thankfully, her godmother was willing to forgive her.

Ren Huifang pretended to be angry and said, "Why buy so many things when you're at home?"

She realized her words were wrong as soon as they left her mouth. Would Mingyue think she was really angry?

Lu Mingyue was completely unaware that she was having a conversation with the system.

[System, is what you just said true?]

【Of course it's true.】

Where did that sound come from?

Ren Huifang pricked up her ears and listened carefully, confirming that one of the dishes belonged to Lu Mingyue.

System: [Ren Huifang could have enjoyed her retirement in peace, but because her daughter Su Miao let a wolf into the house, not only was all her family's property swindled away by the scumbag, but she was also accused of treason, and her whole family was exiled to the Northwest and never returned.]

Lu Mingyue: [Is this correct? Hasn't anyone investigated Su Miao's marriage partner?]

System: [This is simple. Since the other party dared to have close contact with military families, they must have made thorough preparations and have an impeccable background. However, this is not without a solution; the other party has a hideout.]

【Where? 】

The system chuckled, "[This requires the host to complete the task first.]"

Lu Mingyue: ......

Dog system, I knew it wouldn't be that simple.

[The task is very simple; the host only needs to help Ren Huifang prepare dinner for today.]

[Is it that simple?]

System: [Yes, our system involves multiple dimensions, but most of the missions are from the post-apocalyptic world. The situation there is severe, and you only need a little food or the aroma of food to complete the mission, making it very beginner-friendly!]

Lu Mingyue suddenly felt that the system wasn't so bad after all, and reluctantly stopped complaining about it.

"Mingyue, don't go back tonight. Stay home for a few more days."

Lu Mingyue's eyes brightened slightly. She had just dozed off when someone delivered a pillow to her. This feeling was amazing!

"Okay, I'd like to stay with you for a few more days, but I might have to leave tomorrow or the day after."

"Leave here, where to go?"

Ren Huifang was a little anxious. Could it be that another voice was causing trouble?

Lu Mingyue told her the news that she had gotten married and was going to join the army.

When Ren Huifang learned what had happened, she berated Meng Xiaoling.

“Mingyue, let’s talk to that person and make things clear. You’re still young and there’s no rush to get married. When the time comes, you can move in with your godmother and we can live together.”

Lu Mingyue smiled and said, "Thank you, godmother. Don't worry, I'm not a child anymore and I will take responsibility for my actions."

Unable to persuade her otherwise, Ren Huifang could only say that she would come back if she felt wronged.

The bright moon will always be her child.

My godmother is a good person, but unfortunately, neither of her children is easy to deal with.

Ren Huifang paused.

Lu Mingyue stayed until the afternoon, glancing towards the kitchen every now and then.

Ren Huifang glanced at the clock; it was almost time to get off work. She got up to prepare dinner.

Seeing this, Lu Mingyue followed, saying, "Godmother, let me help you."

Ren Huifang also thought of the strange conversation and smiled, agreeing.

I thought she was just saying it casually, but I didn't expect her to actually cook a whole table of food.

Lu Mingyue prepared most of the dishes, while Ren Huifang could only assist her.

"Mingyue, you're amazing! Just looking at these dishes makes me feel better."

Lu Mingyue stood proudly with her hands on her hips, explaining why she initially chose to become a food blogger.

She loves to eat and cook, and every time she cooks, she forgets the troubles in her life.

"My godfather and the others should be back soon."

Ren Huifang took off her apron. "I'll go take a look."

She had just stepped into the living room when she heard a sound from outside.

"Mom, I'm home."