Ling Yongde and Ling Ze both turned to look at them.
Hongyu puffed out her cheeks and ran over angrily to grab Lingze's hand: "Brother Aze, you're being disobedient! You didn't even tell Mommy. How could you just go with a stranger like that?"
“Uncle Yongde is not a stranger,” Ling Ze said.
"Then I must go back and tell my mother first," Hongyu said firmly.
Ling Ze looked at Ling Yongde and said, "We really should go and tell Aunt Xing. Otherwise, if we just leave like this, Aunt Xing will definitely worry. Uncle Yongde, can you wait here for me for a while? I'll go and tell Aunt Xing and come right back."
Before Ling Yongde could say anything, Hongfei walked over, gave Ling Yongde a deep look, and said, "I think we should go back and see Mom together. We don't even know who came. If we don't find out, how can Mom feel at ease letting you leave with others?"
Ling Ze looked at Ling Yongde questioningly: "Is it alright, Uncle Yongde?"
A glint flashed in Ling Yongde's eyes, and he nodded with a smile, saying, "Of course, it's only right. I met you, Aunt Xing, back in Qingxi Town. This trip is a good opportunity to thank her properly on behalf of your father for taking care of you for so many days."
Originally, he didn't want any more trouble when he came to see Ling Ze. He just wanted to take the little guy away as soon as possible. Since they insisted on coming to him, he wouldn't be polite. He would settle his scores and get revenge before leaving.
"Let's hurry up and go. I want to go back to see my dad as soon as possible." Ling Ze couldn't wait and grabbed Ling Yongde's hand to go back.
Hongfei and Hongyu followed behind, always cautiously maintaining a safe distance from Ling Yongde.
As they passed through the village, they encountered several villagers. Because Grandma Lu had gossiped with strangers yesterday, causing Xing Zhaozhao to cause another scene, the villagers were wary of the sudden appearance of strangers. After greeting the three children, they asked, "Who are these people? What are they doing in our village?"
Before Ling Yongde could answer, Ling Ze smiled and introduced him to them: "This is my uncle. My dad sent him to pick me up."
When the villagers realized that Ling Ze knew him, they didn't think much of it, greeted Ling Yongde with a smile, and left.
After meeting several groups of people, Ling Yongde smiled on the surface, but inwardly he was starting to feel restless and uneasy. After all, he was now a fugitive, and the more people saw him, the easier it was for his whereabouts to be exposed, making him feel very insecure. Especially since he was planning to deal with Xing Zhaozhao later, if he could attract people with just a shout, it would be a big problem for him.
As Ling Ze led him up the mountain, and they saw that the surrounding area was becoming more and more deserted, Ling Ze pointed to the house located halfway up the mountain and said to him, "Look, Uncle Yongde, we'll stay there."
Ling Yongde could no longer contain himself, and a wide smile spread across his face. It was a genuine smile from the bottom of his heart. The timing was perfect, the location was ideal, and the people were supportive. Even God was on his side. He was determined to settle his old scores and new grudges this time.
Hongfei and Hongyu followed behind, watching Ling Yongde's wide grin as he asked Ling Ze about the surroundings, and couldn't help but whisper in each other's ears.
"Brother, I feel like this person is weird. He's like the guy who choked us last time. He doesn't seem like a good person," Hongyu said.
Hongfei's face was tense, and he nodded: "I think so too."
"But he'll be at our house soon, what should we do?" Hongyu asked worriedly.
“It’s okay, Mom’s here,” Hongfei said confidently, showing complete faith in his mother.
"But Brother Aze is still in his hands," Hongyu said anxiously.
A glint flashed in Hongfei's eyes as he patted Hongyu's shoulder reassuringly: "It's alright, we're here this time, aren't we? Just follow my orders later."
Hongyu nodded seriously: "I understand."
Inside the inner room, Xing Zhaozhao was looking at the drawings made by Fu Lanxin.
After looking at the various books and magazines that Xing Zhaozhao brought back from there, Fu Lan was inspired and designed new clothing patterns that amazed Xing Zhaozhao. She kept patting her shoulder and exclaimed, "You're amazing, Xiao Lan. It's a pity you were born fifty years too early. If you were over there, you would definitely be a huge hit, incredibly popular."
Fu Lan blushed with embarrassment at Xing Zhaozhao's praise: "I just drew it casually, it's not as good as you say."
“Yes, yes, your little savings will definitely become a big savings. I’ll exchange more gold for you then, and turn it into a real gold mine.” Xing Zhaozhao said as she continued to flip through the drawings Fu Lanxin had made, and discussed with her, “How about I bring a couple more drawings with me when I go to talk to them about cooperation, to increase my bargaining power?”
Fu Lan nodded in agreement and pulled out one of the ones she considered her best: "This one, it's my favorite right now."
Xing Zhaozhao was a little reluctant: "I like it too, but wouldn't it be a waste to give it away like this? Why don't we keep it for now?"
Fu Lan shook her head and said confidently, "I will draw even better ones."
Xing Zhaozhao paused for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "I was wrong. Then bring this one too."
The two of them picked and chose, and soon selected all the designs they wanted to take with them and put them away.
"When does Sister Xing plan to go over and discuss cooperation with them?" Fu Lan asked.
“I originally wanted to do it as soon as possible, but things haven’t come to a conclusion in Qingxi Town yet, so I’m not in the mood for that right now. Let’s wait a couple more days,” Xing Zhaozhao said, frowning.
Just then, there was a loud knocking on the door, and then Ling Ze called out from outside, "Aunt Xing, we're back."
Xing Zhaozhao and Fu Lan exchanged a surprised look: "Why are you back so early today? It's still a long time before dinner."
With that, she got up and went out: "I'm going out to take a look."
Fu Lan was also curious and wanted to follow, but suddenly she heard Xiao Hongling's babbling behind her. She turned around and saw that the little girl was stretching out her arms, wanting to be held and also wanting to go out. So she smiled and went over to pick up the little girl as well.
Xing Zhaozhao reached the door and opened it directly: "Why are you back so late today..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xing Zhaozhao's expression froze instantly upon seeing Ling Yongde standing with Ling Ze: "Ling Yongde? What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be..."
"Should be what? He should still be in Qingxi Town, caught by the police, and locked up in the public security brigade's jail, right?" Ling Yongde said with a forced smile.
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