The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Gong Ning suddenly opened her eyes, looked around warily, and immediately regained her senses, remembering that she had returned to Yuexi Garden.
Just as she was about to lift the covers and get out of bed, she suddenly seemed to realize something and looked to the other side of the bed. The scene that greeted her made her pause in surprise.
Lu Weixi was lying on the edge of the bed, half of her face buried in the blanket, taking a nap with her eyes closed, and there was still obvious weariness in her eyes.
Gong Ning stopped what she was doing and stared at her blankly. Had she been keeping watch here all night?
Last night, those soft, whispered words suddenly entered my ears...
This time, Mom will protect you...
Ah Yun, thank you for giving Mom another chance...
Ah Yun, are you really healthy again? It's not that Mom doesn't believe you, it's just that I'm so happy, I can hardly believe it...
Ah Yun, Mom has always owed you an apology...
Ah Yun, I'm sorry, Mom knows she was wrong...
After a few moments of stunned silence, Gong Ning's eyes flashed, and a few glistening tears quietly disappeared.
She quietly got out of bed, took a small blanket from the side, and gently covered Lu Weixi with it.
**
After breakfast, Mr. Gong personally drove Lu Weixi and Gong Ning out shopping.
Before leaving, Gong Xiangru asked a question with feigned surprise. Lu Weixi glanced at A Yun, who was hugging her father's arm and looking excited, and remembered Gong Ning's past rejection of Gong Xiangru.
He then smiled at Gong Xiangru, "Accompany A-Yun to Professor Tan for a full-body checkup..."
Then I casually changed the subject.
For some reason, seeing the bright smile on A-Yun's face, she subconsciously didn't want to bring Gong Xiangru along.
Lu Weixi couldn't explain what was wrong with her.
It seems that ever since that video call with A-Yun and seeing the dishes Gong Xiangru ordered, her gaze towards Gong Xiangru has unconsciously become more scrutinizing, and sometimes she even feels that Gong Xiangru's smile is somewhat fake.
Thinking of this, she quickly stopped herself and suppressed the strange feeling.
How could that be? Xiangru was personally taught by her. Doesn't she know the child's temperament best?
**
Lu Weixi asked Gong Ning for her opinion beforehand and did not clear the mall.
So, in the following days, a family of three, all with striking good looks, appeared in a high-end building in Los Angeles, attracting considerable attention.
Even in his middle age, Mr. Gong still maintains a great physique. His handsome face, which once captivated countless young girls in his youth, has gained a mature elegance with the passage of time, making him a very charming and handsome uncle.
Needless to say, Madam Gong was even more stunning. Today, she had abandoned her usual elegant attire for a casual and youthful outfit. Her chestnut brown curly hair was tied back in a bun, and as a mixed-race woman, her deep features and graceful demeanor, combined with her gentle smile, made her a true beauty.
Gong Xiaoning, who only inherited the best features of Gong's parents, was oblivious to her own stunningly beautiful face. She happily walked between the two of them, eating the ice cream she had obtained through her charm and cuteness. Her eyes were squinted contentedly, like a little kitten enjoying a delicious meal.
Before coming to the mall, they went to Professor Tan's office for a check-up, and the results wouldn't be available until the afternoon.
In previous years, their clothes were custom-made and delivered directly to Yuexi Garden. This was the first time they had accompanied Ayun shopping, and the two parents, who doted on their daughter, were overflowing with enthusiasm.
After visiting several high-end clothing stores, we moved on to a jewelry store and ordered more than a dozen sets of jewelry to wear. Still not satisfied, we then took her to a plush toy brand store.
"Ah Yun, do you like this bear? You can hug it when you sleep tonight..." That way you won't have to think about that brat from the Yan family anymore.
Gong Ning was both amused and exasperated. "Dad, this bear is so big! If you put it on the bed, where am I supposed to sleep?"
"That's alright, Dad will order you a big bed, I guarantee it'll be big enough for you to sleep in!"
Gong Ning: "..."
The driver took all the items back to Yuexi Garden. Seeing that Gong Ning was a little tired, Lu Weixi picked up a silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her forehead. Gong Ning stiffened and was about to dodge away, but when she saw the gentle smile in Lu Weixi's eyes, she suddenly stopped and stood obediently in place.
His gaze lingered on Lu Weixi's face, and gradually, the corners of his lips curved slightly upward.
After walking around for so long, Gong Ning was a little hungry and started asking for food.
Gong Xiaojing made a phone call, and then drove to a private restaurant.
This is a Chinese restaurant with a quiet and elegant environment, featuring a strong traditional Chinese style.
A tall woman in a cheongsam greeted them with a smile, "Mr. Gong, Mrs. Gong, everything is ready, please!"
As he spoke, he smiled slightly at Gong Ning, giving people a comfortable feeling like a gentle breeze.
Gong Ning was somewhat curious.
This was the first time she had ever heard of such an authentic Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles.
It made her subconsciously feel a little fondness for it.
Just as they were about to follow Lu Weixi and her group upstairs, a loud but not loud shout suddenly came from not far away.
Upon hearing the familiar name, Gong Ning stopped in her tracks.
He turned and walked toward the source of the sound, and as he got closer, the angry shouts became clearer.
"How shameless are you? Why are you still clinging to my brother even after you've gone abroad?"
"Miss Feng, please open your eyes and take a good look. I was sitting here eating alone when you and your brother suddenly appeared in front of me. How did I bother your brother?"
"Hmph, how would my brother know you were here if you didn't tell him? Stop pretending!"
Gong Ning walked over, looked at the girl sitting by the window, then at her noticeably protruding belly, and asked with extreme uncertainty, "Yu Chen?"
The man froze abruptly, the indifferent smile that had been on his lips quickly disappearing. After a pause, he turned to look at her, "Long time no see, Gong Xiaoning."
In the private room on the third floor, Lu Weixi and Gong Xiaojing were both stunned when they saw the girl who came in with Gong Ning. They subconsciously looked at Gong Ning's face again.
The reason is simple: at first glance, this girl's eyebrows and eyes look too much like A-Yun's.
Especially when she smiles.
What puzzled them even more was the feeling of familiarity that welled up in their hearts when they saw this girl.
"Come on, Yuchen, sit down. We're about to eat. This is your dad and mom." Then she turned around and smiled playfully. "Mom and Dad, this is my good friend, Shen Yuchen. You can just call her Yuchen."
Lu Weixi snapped out of her daze and suddenly remembered, "Yu Chen, haven't I seen you at Liangda University?"
"Hmm, I didn't expect Auntie to still remember me."
Lu Weixi smiled and said, "I felt a sense of familiarity when I first met you. I didn't expect you and A-Yun to be good friends. What a coincidence! Come over to my house sometime."
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