Chapter 572: Differences between Men and Women
Miss Du rubbed Jiang Ning's head and said, "Mrs. Lu is very understanding. I was just worried for a moment, so I ran over. I didn't mean to pry into the Lu family's privacy."
She was still a little worried, so she asked, "Ningning, do you want to go to your sister's house to play?"
Seeing that his sister couldn't make a decision for him, Jiang Ning widened his eyes in grievance: "They all don't like me, only mother likes me! My second cousin hates me the most!"
"Second cousin?" Miss Du was stunned for a moment before she realized that it was Lu Yunjue who had made the girl in front of her angry.
She thought of Lu Yunjue again, and couldn't help feeling complicated. Recently, Du's parents started looking for blind dates for him, all of whom were young talents from famous families.
In the past, when she saw these handsome men, she would flirt with them enthusiastically, but now she feels that none of them is worth her attention.
She was unaware of the gloom between her brows, and only coaxed Jiang Ning, "Sister knows that you are a person who values love and friendship. Since mother is sick, you want to be by her side, right?"
Jiang Ning nodded aggrievedly, and tears began to fall again.
Miss Du coaxed patiently, "But my brothers and sisters-in-law are all very busy and don't have much time to take care of you. Do you want to go back to my sister's house to play, and I'll return you when my mother wakes up?"
Hu Xin'er hesitated to speak. Even if Jiang Ning cried and made a fuss at home, it was the Lu family's business. But if something happened to him at the Du family, then...
Fortunately, Jiang Ning just opened her tearful eyes and silently took a few steps back. Then she ran to Mu Qing's back, revealing only half of her face. She stretched out one hand and waved to Miss Du: "Jiang Ning, don't leave home. Don't leave your mother."
Hearing this, not only Miss Du, but even Mu Qing, who was furious, felt a softening in his heart.
Although Jiang Ning, this little girl, looks dazed, she truly regards the Lu family as her own home.
He never liked people getting close to him, but at this moment he acquiesced to Jiang Ning's small hand grabbing his collar.
"I feel relieved that Jiang Ning relies on you so much." Miss Du originally thought that the Lu family had no time to take care of Jiang Ning, but now she felt that she was overthinking it.
This girl Jiang Ning might have just lost control of her emotions because her mother Lu, who loved her the most, suddenly fell ill.
She looked at Jiang Ning waving her hands vigorously, feeling sad and helpless: "I've known this girl for two years, and you guys have made her so accustomed to her in just a few days."
Hu Xin'er took out her handkerchief and tried to wipe Jiang Ning's tears, but she kept dodging it. She couldn't help but say awkwardly, "Thank you for your concern, Miss Du. Jiang Ning is so lucky to have you taking care of her for so many years."
Miss Du warned, "I know your family is busy, but you have to keep an eye on this little girl. She's very naughty. She used to be sloppy, so no one would try to take advantage of her. But if she runs away now, then..."
"Don't worry!" Hu Xin'er assured, "We will treat her well."
After Miss Du left, Jiang Ning started crying again: "My cousin doesn't like me, and my mother is sick, wuwuwu..."
Hu Xin'er's head ached from her crying: "Okay, I'll go ask your cousin why he treated you like this, okay?"
Jiang Ning was still crying, and seemed to have no trust in her.
Hu Xin'er had no choice but to tug at the corner of Mu Qing's clothes: "Husband, how about you give it a try?"
It's strange to say, although Mu Qing always looks cold towards Jiang Ning, Jiang Ning seems to be very dependent on him.
Mu Qing pointed at his collar with some grievance. It was already very difficult for him to endure being touched by others.
Hu Xin'er was helpless: "Letting her cry like this is not a solution."
Mu Qing turned his head and glanced at Jiang Ning. Jiang Ning was probably only as tall as his chest. Seeing him looking at him, he tilted his head and opened his arms: "Cousin, can you hug me?"
The whole yard was silent.
No one expected Jiang Ning to do such a thing.
The servants whispered, "The eldest young master is really cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Last time I saw him giving osmanthus cake to the young lady."
"Yes, yes, otherwise the young lady wouldn't be so clingy to him."
"In fact, the Second Young Master usually treats the young lady better, but for some reason, the young lady actually annoyed the Second Young Master."
Someone muttered, "The eldest young master is so gentle to the young lady, but the second young master is always as cold as an iceberg. I really don't know why the second young master is asked to take care of the old lady..."
These days, due to Mother Lu's preference, the servants in the yard are willing to take better care of Jiang Ning, and Jiang Ning has become everyone's favorite.
They all knew that Jiang Ning had a mind like that of a child, and she would be nice to whoever was nice to her.
The huge difference in her attitude towards Lu Yunjue and Mu Qing at this time also made everyone have some different opinions.
Seeing that something was amiss, Hu Xin'er coughed and said with a certain authority, "What are you talking about?! The Second Young Master certainly has his reasons for doing things."
Everyone fell silent.
Jiang Ning's hair was a little messy because of the commotion she had just had, with two small braids hanging down on either side. Seeing that Mu Qing hadn't said anything for a long time, she asked in a tearful voice, "Cousin, don't you like me too?"
Hu Xin'er looked at the soft and cute girl with tears in her eyes, and she couldn't help but tugged at Mu Qing's sleeve with a soft heart: "Husband, why don't you just hug her?"
She felt that Jiang Ning was very perceptive and was able to keenly perceive the gentle heart of her husband hidden under his arrogant appearance.
When Mu Qing heard this, he turned his head inch by inch and looked at her as if he had seen a ghost.
Hu Xin'er felt a little uncomfortable being stared at: "What, what's wrong?"
"You want me to hold her?" Mu Qing asked in disbelief.
"Yes, is there anything wrong with that?" Hu Xiner's tone softened unconsciously.
Mu Qing picked her up and carried her sideways, then fled the place like flying.
Jiang Ning was stunned, tears streaming down his face. He ran after her, "Wuwuwu... Brother and sister-in-law, wait for me!"
"Slow down, slow down!" Hu Xin'er hugged her husband's neck, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Jiang Ning can hardly keep up!"
Mu Qing ran to the moon gate of his own courtyard and shouted to the servants, "Stop the young lady and don't let her in."
Inside the room, on the couch, Hu Xin'er patted her chest and said, "Isn't it just hugging your sister? Why are you running like you're being chased by a ghost?"
Mu Qing held her shoulders seriously and said, "Madam, she is not my biological sister!"
She's not my biological sister, so what?
Hu Xin'er blinked slowly, "But, Mom recognized her, and she looks cute even though she's silly. She's just a little kid."
"She's not a child!" Mu Qing frowned even tighter. "Even between siblings, there are differences between men and women. Besides, we're just cousins, and she's almost fifteen, so she's going to have her coming-of-age ceremony."
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