Chapter 143 Sister, will you regret it?
Tong Yan turned her face away. "I don't hold a grudge against him. I just don't want to acknowledge him."
The woman sighed dramatically, "If you don't acknowledge him, how will you go to school? Do you expect your uncle to support you?"
"I have good grades and receive scholarships, so I don't need anyone to support me through college."
If all else fails, there are student loans; these are not problems.
Seeing that Tong Yan was unyielding, the woman gradually lost patience.
She chuckled, "Fine, you'll regret this someday."
She gave Yan Sui a meaningful look, "There are always some parents in this world who are not good enough, but when you become parents, you will know that they were forced into it."
Yan Sui frowned and started babbling something.
The woman looked away and turned to leave.
Once she got into the car and it slowly started moving, she finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Through the car window, she gazed at the distant fields.
"The last time I came here, I was only sixteen years old."
The driver glanced at her through the rearview mirror. "Madam, you've been here before?"
The woman gently stroked her face, smiling without saying a word.
"It's been a long time since I sat down and had a cup of tea with my sister."
The driver nodded. "Okay."
The unlicensed car sped along, finally turning into a quiet private garden villa and coming to a steady stop at the entrance.
The driver opened the car door for her, and Tong Yu got out, saying calmly, "Wait for me here, it won't be long."
"yes."
Passing through a cluster of pavilions and towers, the courtyard was so quiet that only the sound of Tong Yu's high heels could be heard.
From afar, she spotted a woman in a cheongsam painting in the courtyard.
"Big sister, your drawing skills are getting better and better."
Not receiving a response, Tong Yu didn't feel embarrassed and simply sat down to the side.
"I went to Changqing Village today."
The brush suddenly stopped, the ink spreading and adding a flaw to the flower and bird painting.
Tong Ling tossed aside the brush, wiped her hands with a silk handkerchief, and spoke in a voice as clear as a spring.
What are you going there for?
Tong Yu chuckled, "My husband is determined to bring back his illegitimate child. I can't have children now, so rather than let the other woman be smug, I'd rather choose one myself and pick a son that I like."
At least Tong Yan's mother has passed away, so she is no longer a threat to her position.
Tong Yan is outstanding and capable, making him more likely to inherit the company.
She hesitated for a long time before going to Changqing Village.
It was just a coincidence that Tong Yan happened to be staying at the Yan family's house.
Tong Yu seemed somewhat sentimental and let out a slow sigh.
“That child looks just like my older sister, especially her eyebrows and eyes, they are exactly the same.”
That was the past that Tong Ling tried her best to deny. Over the years, the two sisters had climbed up the social ladder by any means necessary, and had long forgotten about Yan Sui's name.
Yancheng is so big; she has never met Yan Sui in all these years.
She recognized Yan Sui almost instantly; she was even more beautiful than Tong Ling was in her youth.
"Sister, will you regret this?"
Tong Ling closed her eyes, and after a moment, all those subtle emotions dissipated.
"I have no regrets."
Tong Yu chuckled, "You're more determined than I am. I've already regretted it."
She wasn't as smart or beautiful as Tong Ling, nor did she know how to seize opportunities and succeed in one fell swoop.
She was Cheng Yang's mistress for five years, going to the hospital countless times and having several miscarriages before finally becoming his mistress.
Tong Ling kept a cold expression and looked into the distance.
"I only have one daughter, Mu Qing. Don't mention Yan Sui again."
Tong Yu raised an eyebrow slightly. "Alright, I won't say anything more."
She came to see Tong Ling for no other reason.
Seeing that she truly didn't care about what happened back then, he stopped bringing it up.
Before long, a figure in a white dress entered through the moon gate.
"Mother!"
Tong Ling quickly stepped forward and gently scolded, "Slow down!"
Mu Qing was still holding a box in her arms, excitedly sharing her new acquisition with her.
"Mom, guess what this is?"
Tong Yu stood up with a smile, "Let Auntie see what treasure Qingqing got too."
Mu Qing's eyes lit up. "Auntie, when did you arrive?"
“I just arrived and your mom told me you weren’t feeling well, so I didn’t want to bother you.”
Mu Qing pouted, "It's just an old problem, nothing serious."
She put the styrofoam box down and had someone bring a knife to open it.
"These are the peaches I bought."
Tong Yu's smile faded slightly, as if she had thought of something.
Where did you buy the peaches?
Mu Qing's thin face lit up with a sly smile. "I'll reveal the secret to you later. Let's see what this peach is like first."
She had been waiting for Yan Sui's live stream for a long time.
She didn't manage to snag any of the first 2,000 orders, and many people cancelled their orders. When Yan Sui went for the second wave, she finally managed to get some.
Before the styrofoam box lid was even opened, a rich and overpowering peach scent eagerly wafted out.
Tong Yu couldn't help but take a step forward and exclaimed in surprise, "These peaches smell so good! Are they a new variety?"
Mu Qing opened the box, and the peach fragrance became even more intense.
Because the peaches are large, a five-pound pack doesn't contain a lot of fruit.
"Wow! Yan Sui wasn't lying, these peaches really smell delicious, they look so good!"
Fortunately, she managed to snag a pre-sale order using a secondary account.
Tong Ling's face stiffened. "Who?"
Mu Qing's attention was entirely focused on the peaches, and she didn't notice at all that her expression was off.
"Mom, you don't go online much, so you might not have heard of Yan Sui, but she's very famous. These are peaches she grew. There's a limit of one order per ID, and I managed to snag two boxes!"
Without saying a word, she hurriedly had someone take the peaches to the kitchen to be cut.
Tong Ling was lost in thought, her gaze unfocused and unable to settle on anything.
How could she not have heard of this name?
The boy's name is Yan Huai, and the girl's name is Yan Sui.
The child's name was decided before he was even born.
A short while later, the aunt brought over sliced peaches.
"Qingqing, try this! I've never seen such fragrant peaches before. They're so juicy, and they look sweet."
Mu Qing quickly forked a piece of fruit and held it to Tong Ling's mouth.
"Mom, you should try it."
Her daughter's thoughtfulness pulled Tong Ling back from the past.
She took a small bite of the peach. "It's really good. You can have it yourself."
Taozi is a good person, but she feels uncomfortable whenever she gets involved with Yan Sui.
Mu Qing couldn't wait to put a piece in her mouth, her face full of surprise.
"So sweet! This is the best peach I've ever eaten!"
Tong Yu laughed, "Is it really that exaggerated?"
"Auntie, you have to try it! It's no exaggeration!"
Mu Qing ate several pieces in a row and felt full.
She was in poor health and had always eaten small, frequent meals since she was a child.
"It's a pity that these peaches are limited in quantity; I only managed to get ten pounds!" Mu Qing said in distress.
Tong Yu said reproachfully, "If you really like it that much, I'll have your dad go to the countryside to buy it, or even bring the orchard home for you."
Mu Qing shook her head. "Yan Sui won't sell it."
Otherwise, wouldn't it be faster for her to directly wholesale to fresh food supermarkets? Why bother with the hard work of live-streaming sales herself?
and……
"Mom, has something happened at the company?"
Tong Ling's expression changed slightly. "Who's talking nonsense in front of you?"
Mu Qing bit her lip. "I will listen and watch. Even if you keep it from me, I will find out eventually."
Tong Ling smiled and patted her head. "Our Qingqing has grown up, and there are some things we really shouldn't hide from you anymore. But with your father around, he can keep those old men on the board in check, so nothing will happen."
She coaxed Mu Qing a couple of times, then had someone take her back to her room to rest.
Although Mu Qing was not her biological child, she raised him single-handedly.
She hasn't had any more children in recent years, and has long treated Mu Qing as her own son.
After Mu Qing left, Tong Yu spoke up: "Last time you asked me to help you inquire about the Mother Tree Da Hong Pao, was it because of company matters?"
Tong Ling nodded, her expression solemn.
"The second son is getting restless and wants to join forces with other directors to poach Yanlun's men. I want to ask Elder Zhang to step in and stabilize the situation."
Tong Yu pursed her lips. "That old man comes and goes without a trace. Whether he's even in the country or not is another matter."
A hint of sorrow appeared in Tong Ling's eyes, and she sighed silently.
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