Lu's mother really couldn't like Qiu Mang, a girl from a poor background, especially since she was so beautiful. She was afraid that her son would be bewitched by her, so she couldn't let them meet under any circumstances.
Even though the two already knew each other, Lu's mother had already made up her mind to have a good talk with Lu Yanting tonight and tell him to have less contact with Qiu Mang in the future.
Unlike her mother, Lu Nian had a good impression of Qiu Mang. With a smile on her lips, she said softly, "Mom, since she's Jingyan and Yanting's friend, let's have her come along. Yangyang just came back from abroad and doesn't have any playmates. It just so happens that Miss Qiu's sister can play with Yangyang."
The thought of her adorable granddaughter melted Lu's heart instantly, and she immediately replied, "Alright, as you say!"
“But…” Qiu Mang still wanted to decline.
Upon seeing this, Xu Jingyan quickly got up and walked over gracefully, whispering in Qiu Mang's ear.
"Qiu Mang, didn't you promise to help me? Let's go to the Lu family together. You can help me create an opportunity to bring him and me together."
Qiu Mang then remembered this incident, gritted her teeth, and decided that for the sake of her future freedom, she should go!
In the evening, several cars stopped in front of the Lu family villa. After the drivers stopped the cars, they hurriedly got out, went around to the back seat, and respectfully opened the car doors.
Lu's mother, Lu Nian, Xu Jingyan, Qiu Mang, and Qiu Li got off the bus one after another.
Wu Ma was already waiting to the side, a polite smile on her face. She bowed slightly and said, "Madam, Miss, you're back!"
As he spoke, he led the group toward the living room.
As soon as I stepped into the living room, several servants quickly served me fragrant flower tea.
This was Qiu Mang's first time stepping into Lu Yanting's home. Everywhere she looked, there was antique and expensive furniture. The walls were adorned with paintings by famous artists, and exquisite and elegant tea sets were neatly arranged. The crystal chandelier worth millions above her head shone brightly. All of this showcased the wealth and refined taste of the homeowner.
The group sat in the living room and chatted for a while; to be precise, Xu Jingyan and Lu's mother talked for a bit.
Seeing Qiu Mang drinking tea in silence with a bored expression, Lu Nian looked up at Wu Ma and asked softly, "Wu Ma, where's Yangyang?"
Aunt Wu turned her head and looked towards the lawn outside. There stood a small white house on the lawn, surrounded by a fence.
With a loving look in her eyes, Aunt Wu said, "Miss, Miss Yangyang is playing at the small zoo."
Lu Nian nodded slightly, looked at Qiu Li, and said gently, "Little Qiu Li, how about Auntie takes you to see the little sheep?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Li's eyes lit up with joy. Back in her hometown, she had always had a special fondness for animals, having ridden all the cattle and horses in the family, but she had never seen a sheep before.
"Okay, okay, Auntie, where is it? Take me there quickly!"
Lu Nian then looked at Qiu Mang, "Xiao Qiu, I'm taking your sister to see the sheep, do you want to come along?"
"OK!"
Qiu Mang immediately put down her teacup; she was so bored she couldn't wait to leave!
The three of them crossed the lawn and walked to the fence covered with roses. Lu Nian reached out and pulled open the fence, and immediately saw a maid accompanying a little girl in a white dress feeding sheep grass.
"Wow, it really is a sheep!" Xiao Qiuli couldn't hide her excitement, her voice rising several decibels.
Hearing the noise, the little girl quickly turned around. In that instant, both girls looked astonished. Qiu Li hurriedly raised her hand to cover her mouth, almost letting out a cry.
"Ahhh!"
Lu Yangyang screamed, startling the little lamb beside her, who took several steps back.
Lu Nian looked at Xiao Qiuli with a hint of doubt, then at her daughter, and asked, "You... what's going on between you two?"
Qiu Mang looked at Qiu Li with a blank expression.
"Mommy! This is the little girl, she's the one who helped me find you today!" Lu Yangyang exclaimed excitedly, pointing directly at Xiao Qiuli.
When Qiu Li saw Lu Yangyang, she remembered the aunt who had been looking for the child earlier that day, but she hadn't seen Lu Nian's face clearly because she was too far away at the time.
"Oh, I see. So we really are destined to meet. Since you two know each other, we can play together today!"
Lu Nian was initially surprised, then smiled and gently stroked Lu Yangyang's head.
"Yay! That's great!"
Lu Yangyang couldn't wait any longer and grabbed Qiu Li's hand. "Let's go! There are other small animals in this house. I'll take you to see them!"
"Okay! Let's go quickly, I want to see what kind of animals there are!" Little Qiu Li tiptoed and craned her neck to look into the house.
The friendship between children is always so pure and simple. In the blink of an eye, the two little ones were like old friends, holding hands and walking into the house.
The maid behind her hurriedly followed, constantly saying, "Miss Yangyang, be careful, don't fall!"
Seeing this, Qiu Mang smiled slightly, turned to look at Lu Nian, and exclaimed sincerely, "So Miss Lu's daughter has grown up so much! She looks like a delicate porcelain doll, she's so adorable!"
Lu Nian gently stroked the soft wool of the little lamb, her face beaming with happiness, and said with emotion, "Yes, she is indeed very cute. I think the best thing I've ever done in my life is to have such a lovely daughter."
Qiu Mang, filled with curiosity, couldn't help but ask, "Is the little girl's name Yangyang? Where is Yangyang's father? Did he also return to China?"
Lu Nian looked up at the azure sky, as blue as a jewel, and slowly said, "Her father, I don't know where he is now. To tell you the truth, I actually chose to leave the father and keep the child. When I was studying abroad, I met a boy. He was handsome, talented, and very cultured. I saw that he had excellent genes, so I started a relationship with him. However, I yearn for freedom and don't want to be confined by marriage, so when our feelings were intense, I secretly got pregnant and then quietly gave birth to my daughter."
Qiu Mang's eyes widened in surprise. Although she had heard the phrase "leave the father and keep the son" countless times, this was the first time she had encountered it in real life.
When she looked at Lu Nian, her eyes were full of admiration. She realized that women could live like this, without having to enter the hall of marriage, and still have their own children, children that belonged entirely to them.
Lu Nian's appearance provided Qiu Mang with a new perspective. The unspeakable and shameful relationship between herself and Lu Yanting was causing her great distress. She knew that even if she could completely break off her relationship with Lu Yanting in the future, it would still be unfair to her future boyfriend or even husband to have such a past.
If that's the case, it might be better to simply stop dating and getting married altogether.
Lu Yanting is handsome, knowledgeable, and capable. His genes are quite good. I can follow Lu Nian's example and keep the child instead of the father. This way, I can have my own child without hurting others.
Thinking this way, Qiu Mang suddenly felt that the future was promising.
"Miss, Miss Qiu, the young master is back, and dinner is ready. Madam wants you to come over!" Wu Ma rushed over from the doorway, panting as she spoke.
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