"Mom and Dad, Xiaowei, I'm so sorry for making you worry!"
Jiang Mianmian became a little excited and started talking more.
To avoid frightening them, she decided to keep the part about being abducted to the boat to herself.
"Actually, these past few days... well, I've been with Junyu the whole time! We just arrived in Southeast Asia today."
"Sis, did you go to that grand palace again?" Jiang Xiaowei asked enviously. "I saw your photos when you went on your study abroad trip last time, it was so beautiful there!"
"When you get into university, I'll bring you here to visit!" Huo Junyu picked up the phone and chuckled softly.
Jiang Xiaowei shouted excitedly on the other end of the line.
Upon hearing Huo Junyu's voice, Jiang Youcai and Su Aiqian were certain that Mianmian was with him, which put them at ease.
"Mianmian," Su Aiqian said, feeling both like crying and laughing, "How have you been lately? These past few days... my eyelids have been twitching, and I get anxious for no reason..."
"Mom, you should take care of yourself," Jiang Mianmian said gently. "Don't overwork yourself. Whether at home or at the shop, let Xiaowei do what he needs to do. He's all grown up now!"
“Yes, yes,” Jiang Youcai agreed with a smile, “Let him do it all. He’s a boy, so he should do more!”
"But Mianmian, you have to come back when you have time. The old house and the supermarket are still reserved for you!"
"dad……"
“Dad knows you’re a rich family’s daughter now, and we really can’t offer you this.” Jiang Youcai chuckled sheepishly. “However, this is also your parents’ heartfelt wish. We’re determined to transfer it to you, so you have to accept it, understand?”
Jiang Mianmian felt a lump in her throat, and that urge to cry welled up in her heart again.
“Oh, right,” Jiang Youcai lowered his voice, “I know it’s not appropriate to say this, but remember, if you’re not comfortable over there, your mom and dad will always have a room for you here, okay?”
"Um……"
"You old geezer, what nonsense are you spouting!" Su Aiqian punched him directly. "Mianmian, don't listen to your dad. He's lost his mind from all that smoking!"
"You old hag, am I talking nonsense? Weren't you just as worried during that time?"
"Shut up!"
Even over the phone, Jiang Mianmian could imagine her parents arguing and Xiao Wei definitely taking sides, trying to stop her father and let her mother hit her a few more times.
She was about to cry, but now she burst out laughing.
"Dad, Mom! Stop joking around." Jiang Mianmian laughed happily. "It was my fault this time for not letting you know I was safe. I promise I'll call you every day from now on!"
Jiang Youcai said, "Okay!"
Su Aiqian replied, "No need!"
They spoke at the same time, then fell silent, glancing at each other.
Jiang Youcai grasped Su Aiqian's hand and sighed softly.
He understood his wife's feelings; he was ill and didn't want to burden their daughter. Fortunately, their daughter had been reunited with her biological parents.
But she was also afraid that one day Jiang Mianmian might be immature and argue with her biological parents for her sake, making them unhappy.
So let's try to see each other less often in the future; it's better for everyone.
But her daughter... probably wouldn't understand her good intentions.
"Mom?" Jiang Mianmian asked in confusion, "What are you talking about? Why won't you let me call you!"
"Oh, it's nothing, it's nothing!" Su Aiqian pretended to be relaxed. "I was just worried that you're busy with your studies right now, and if you're just busy calling me, it'll be a waste of time!"
"mom……"
"Now that you have such good conditions, you must study hard, understand?" Su Aiqian instructed. "Your father is handling the procedures for you at the school here, and he will be able to transfer your student status to Yangcheng soon!"
"Even if I'm busy with my studies, it doesn't stop me from contacting you!" Jiang Mianmian had a strange feeling in her heart. "Mom, you're not hiding something from me, are you?"
Su Ai was taken aback for a moment, then vehemently denied it.
No matter how Jiang Mianmian asked, she insisted that nothing had happened and maintained a peaceful and serene demeanor.
However, certain parts of my body have begun to ache slightly...
A layer of sweat appeared on Su Ai's nose, and her face was slightly pale. Seeing this, Jiang Youcai hurriedly said, "Mianmian, you go ahead and do your thing! Hehe... your mom's got a mahjong addiction, I'll play a couple of rounds with her!"
"How can the two of you fight?"
"Uh... well, the Huo family has quite a few servants!" Jiang Youcai replied casually. "You don't know, these past two days, your mom has been so outgoing, she almost became sworn sisters with them... Haha, alright, alright, I'm taking her to play mahjong now! You, you take good care of yourself, stay with Junyu and don't run around, understand?"
After saying that, Jiang Youcai hurriedly hung up the phone.
Jiang Mianmian was stunned for a moment, then slowly turned her gaze to Huo Junyu.
Huo Junyu also felt that something was not right.
The Jiang Youcai and Su Aiqian he knew were the kind of nice people who would blush if they lied, but the tone of their voices on the phone just now sounded like they were acting.
Moreover, the Huo family has strict rules, and the housekeepers and servants are all well-behaved. Who would dare to play mahjong during working hours?
He narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and gently patted Jiang Mianmian's back.
"It's alright, they've been worried these past few days, it's time for them to relax. It's almost time, I think... how about we choose this lotus root pink one?"
"Okay, sure." Jiang Mianmian chuckled and was about to change her clothes when she turned around and suddenly saw Lin Yuqing standing at the door.
The moment their eyes met, Jiang Mianmian's heart trembled violently.
Lin Yuqing stood still, expressionless, seemingly calm, but her eyes were filled with turbulent emotions.
She had just overheard Jiang Mianmian making a phone call to that couple.
Hearing her daughter tell her mother on the other end to get more rest and to keep in touch, hearing her daughter feel guilty about her sudden disappearance and afraid to tell them the truth for fear of worrying them...
She was afraid they would worry?
But does she know that her biological parents are also suffering day and night?
Did their concerns seem meaningless to her?
Lin Yuqing suppressed her heartache, not wanting to lose her composure in front of her daughter, and forced a smile.
"It's getting late," she said, each word seemingly uttered with all her might. "I heard that His Majesty the King of Southeast Asia is hosting a banquet tonight; it wouldn't be good to be late. You should hurry and set off!"
"Aunt Yuqing," Huo Junyu said hurriedly, "You can ride with us in the same car, let's go together!"
"No need..." Lin Yuqing smiled palely. "I'm not feeling well, and Ashan also wants to return to Yangcheng as soon as possible. Please thank His Majesty the King for his kindness. Actually, the King only held the banquet because of the Yin family. This is your family banquet, and it's not appropriate for Ashan and me to attend."
"Auntie, this..."
"Junyu." Lin Yuqing looked at him with complicated eyes, moved her lips, and after a long time uttered only a few words, "Take good care of my daughter."
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