After the banquet, Shi Miao did not return directly to H City that night.

She arranged to meet Gu Wanqing at the coffee shop in Zijin Square the next day, the same coffee shop where she always met Qin Xiao when she came to the capital.

The next day, Shi Miao first went to the Ji family's old residence to give Gu Qingyuan acupuncture, and then asked Ji Yanchen to take her to Zijin Square.

After Shi Miao got out of the car, she walked towards the coffee shop. "Miao Miao!" Gu Wanqing's voice came from behind her.

Shi Miao turned around, her eyes warming slightly, and smiled, "What a coincidence."

“Yes, do you remember that road ahead?” Gu Wanqing stepped forward and habitually took Shi Miao’s arm.

"Yes, the place where we first met."

"I didn't realize so much time had passed."

......

The two chatted and laughed as they walked to the coffee shop.

"Uncle Qin Chu didn't come with you today." Shi Miao lowered her head and took a sip of her latte, her eyes deepening.

"He's been acting all mysterious lately, which is strange to me. By the way, what did you want to talk to me about this time?"

Shi Miao ran her fingers along the rim of the cup, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes. After a moment of thought, she said in a slightly hoarse voice, "I have a report here for you to take a look at."

She took the appraisal report out of her backpack and handed it to Gu Wanqing across from her.

Upon hearing this, Gu Wanqing put down the cup in her hand, reached out and took it to examine it carefully.

When she saw the report results at the end, her pupils suddenly contracted, and her mind went blank.

"How could this be..." Gu Wanqing slowly raised her head, staring at Shi Miao's face, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Shi Miao rubbed her temples. "I know you might find it hard to accept right now, but the fact is I am your daughter..."

"But I've never given birth..." Gu Wanqing's face was pale, and her mind was in complete chaos.

Shi Miao pursed her lips and continued, "It seems your memory has been tampered with..."

"Who...is it?" Gu Wanqing rubbed her throbbing temples, her expression dazed.

"Qin Chu".

"What!" Gu Wanqing knocked over the coffee in her hand, spilling it all over the table and dripping onto the floor.

"I haven't fully investigated these matters yet, but I can tell you with certainty that Qin Chu was behind it all. The reason I'm telling you now is because I believe you have the right to know, and I don't want you to continue living in ignorance, trapped in the lies Qin Chu has woven..."

"Miaomiao, are you really my daughter?" Gu Wanqing looked at the girl's bright face and said softly.

"Yes, that's me." Shi Miao stood up and sat down next to Gu Wanqing.

Gu Wanqing's eyes reddened slightly, and her pale fingertips trembled as she touched the girl's face. She looked at her earnestly, "Can you call me Mom?"

Shi Miao grasped her hand, her eyes flickered slightly, and she said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Mom."

Crystalline tears flowed silently as Gu Wanqing hugged Shi Miao and couldn't help but sob.

Shi Miao's body stiffened, and he awkwardly raised his hand to gently pat her back.

After a long while, Gu Wanqing finally calmed down and raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Seeing a large wet patch on Shi Miao's shoulder, a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face. "I'm sorry, Mommy cried and got your clothes all wet..."

Shi Miao looked down at her shoulder, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Then I'll punish you by making you buy me a new one."

Gu Wanqing was amused by Shi Miao and looked at her with doting eyes, smoothing her slightly messy hair. "Mom will buy you clothes for the rest of your life."

...

That night, Gu Wanqing reluctantly saw Shi Miao off at the airport.

Ji Yanchen still has some things to take care of and won't return to H City until tomorrow.

"Miaomiao, remember to video call your mom every day after you go back. Mom will come to see you on the weekend..." Gu Wanqing said, holding Shi Miao's hand.

"Okay. Be careful of Qin Chu when you get back." Shi Miao nodded obediently.

"I know, you've said that so many times."

Shi Miao gave a helpless smile, glanced at the time on her phone, and patted her hand. "Alright, I'm going in now."

Gu Wanqing released her hand with slightly reddened eyes, and only turned away reluctantly after Shi Miao's tall and slender figure disappeared from sight.