She knew, of course, that lies could only last for a short time, not for a long time.
But for Xiaoran, the best she can do right now is to avoid trouble for as long as possible.
This problem is beyond the capabilities of ordinary people.
Qiu Yan lowered her voice and said to Elder Mu:
“Grandpa Mu, there’s a reason why Xiao Ran is like this. His biological father made enemies outside, which led to him being kidnapped multiple times. If we don’t do this, our lives will not be peaceful.”
Qiu Yan said it, but didn't explain it fully.
Elder Mu is not an outsider, and besides, Elder Mu has discerning eyes.
"I see." Old Master Mu's serious expression vanished, replaced by sympathy.
He sympathized with Gu Xiaoran, but also with Qiu Yan.
At such a young age, she has already taken on the responsibilities of a mother.
Gu Xiaoran felt a little uncomfortable with Qiu Ling'er's obedient apologetic manner.
“Sir, I am Yu’er, I really am Yu’er. My mother said that Xiao Ran will be taken away by bad people, but Yu’er will not.”
After hearing this, Old Master Mu nodded slightly, "Yes, Qiu Yan is right."
Seeing that Ling'er was still like a frightened bird, Old Master Mu laughed heartily:
"Ling'er, the master isn't a tiger; he's not going to eat you. I wasn't really blaming you just now. I just wanted to remind you that people should live upright and honest lives in this world."
However, Xiao Ran's situation was quite different from what he had imagined.
Qiu Ling'er's stiff body relaxed as she feared that her husband would dislike her for lying earlier.
Since Elder Mu didn't blame her, she was relieved.
“Sir, Ling’er shouldn’t have lied. I won’t do it again.”
Old Master Mu stroked his beard gently and smiled, "Sometimes, lies are not necessarily unacceptable. Your motives were not deception, so why would the master blame you?"
Qiu Ling'er shook her head, "Sir, I actually have my own selfish motives too."
She knew that her sister had intended to have Old Master Mu teach Xiao Ran to read and write.
Old Mu waved his hand and leaned against the side of the car. "Enough, enough, haha, sir, I'm as clear-sighted as a mirror. Do you think your little schemes can escape my discerning eyes?"
Qiu Ling'er chuckled awkwardly, moved closer to Old Mu, and began to massage his legs with her hands.
Gu Xiaoran: "Sir, my mother said that from now on, Xiaoran will be called Yu'er. You should call me Yu'er from now on."
"Oh, so your name is Yu'er, you naughty child."
After saying this casually, Old Mu continued to feign sleep.
Qiu Yan listened from the side, feeling very fortunate that Qiu Ling'er and Gu Xiaoran had such a good teacher.
Suddenly, Gu Xiaoran sat up abruptly.
"Mother, I forgot to bring Lightning." He was in such a hurry today that he forgot about Lightning. It's all that wicked woman's fault for distracting him.
When has Gu Xiaoran ever forgotten Lightning?
Qiu Yan chuckled: "Lightning won't be lost."
Children are children, and childhood is the happiest time of their lives.
Gu Xiaoran said with a serious face, "Let's turn back and take Lightning with us."
In Gu Xiaoran's opinion, although Lightning was a bit silly, it was his best playmate, and he could never abandon it.
Qiu Ling'er shook her head: "We've already traveled more than half the distance, I'm afraid this isn't a good idea."
Qiu Yan also said, "Let's go look for Lightning again in a few days. There are many people in the family, so they will take good care of it."
In another month, it will be Zhao Juan's wedding day, at which time she will need to go home.
"No, I want to go back now..." Gu Xiaoran clung to Qiu Yan's arms and pleaded for a while, but she couldn't change Qiu Yan's mind.
Finally, Qiu Yan said, "Lightning knows the way; maybe it'll be here soon." She stopped pressing the matter.
“Mother is right.”
Lightning, like its little master, is always on the go.
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