Now, seeing her son getting along so well with He Jing, she dares not easily show her longing, for fear that He Jing will hate her and her son will resent her. But who can understand the bitterness in her heart?

Cheng Yi's crying brought out all the emotions she had been secretly suppressing. After finally managing to control herself, Cheng Yi threw herself into her mother's arms and said, "Mom, I really missed you so much."

Mother He broke down in tears, completely unable to stop.

He Jing silently handed her a tissue, gently patted her back, and said, "Mom, let Cheng Yi come in and talk."

He Jing glanced at Cheng Yi, her gaze neither warm nor cold.

But the way she spoke to Mother He was so gentle that Mother He couldn't help but listen to her, pulling herself out of her overwhelming emotions and leading Cheng Yi into the house.

He Jing naturally took the gift inside as well.

Mr. He hadn't seen Cheng Yi for a long time. Seeing his daughter, who used to be disheveled, now so graceful, elegant, and noble, he felt a mix of emotions and asked her a few questions with concern.

He asked Cheng Yi if she was doing well at the Cheng family home and if she had any difficulties with her studies.

Although Cheng Yi hadn't spoken yet, he already knew the answer in his heart.

Then, he looked at He Jing. When the beautiful girl first came to the He family, she was like an angel who had mistakenly entered the mortal world. From head to toe, even a single strand of hair was unapproachable. But now she was so down-to-earth that she would not be out of place standing among them. Her simple and plain clothes made her slightly inferior to Cheng Yi.

However, her eyes were so clean and clear that she showed no displeasure at the scene before her. Instead, after noticing his gaze, she turned and smiled faintly at him.

Cheng Yi was pulled to sit on the sofa by He's mother. He's mother was worried that Cheng Yi had lost weight or that something was wrong with her. After checking her over, she found that Cheng Yi was actually more rounded and had a better complexion than when she left, and she was immediately relieved.

The Cheng family is indeed better at raising children than the He family.

Cheng Yi was well taken care of.

Mother He said, "It just so happens that I cooked your favorite tomato and egg stir-fry. You must eat a lot of it later."

Cheng Yi sniffed, her nose tip turning red, and nodded pitifully.

She said softly, "Mom, I hope your business trip went well. The Cheng family arranged for me to attend a prestigious school, and it took me a long time to adjust."

The slight displeasure that Cheng Yi hadn't called her on her own initiative vanished instantly, and Mother He smiled and said, "Mom is fine."

Hearing the noise, He Xiaoguo ran out of the room, still holding her homework. As soon as she saw Cheng Yi, her chubby face scrunched up, and she went to He Chen's side.

Not daring to disturb He's mother, he quietly asked He Chen, "Why did Sister Xiaoyi come over?"

Before He Jing came along, he really liked Cheng Yi because he had so many older brothers but only one older sister. But now he doesn't like Cheng Yi anymore.

He recalled how, when he and Cheng Yi had disagreements in the past, He's mother would say, "Your sister is a girl, and Xiao Guo, as a man, must give in to her." Her little face would twist into a knot, and he was worried that when Cheng Yi and He Jing got into a fight, He's mother would make He Jing give in to Cheng Yi.

He Chen smiled gently: "Isn't it good that Sister Xiaoyi came to visit? This saves Mom from having to go see her."

He Xiaoguo felt uneasy, but seeing her mother staring at Cheng Yi with a happy expression, she didn't dare to say anything.

Even though he doesn't like it, Mom does... well, that's fine too!

He Chen glanced at He Yi unintentionally and saw that He Yi's brows were deeply furrowed and he seemed to be sullen.