Chapter 381 Falling into such a state of destitution
Lu Junyan nodded silently.
He didn't say anything more.
The car simply circled the Lin family's private residence once, and then drove down the winding mountain road.
Jiang Ning kept his chin resting on his hand, gazing at the scenery outside the window.
She felt a little confused.
Because the Lin family has long since ceased to be related to her.
She shouldn't have interfered in anything concerning the Lin family.
She had originally thought that Lu Junyan would ask her if she wanted to rescue Lin Yueheng, or if she wanted to take the Lin Group from Lin Wanrong.
However, Lu Junyan did not.
Jiang Ning was very grateful that Lu Junyan didn't ask her any questions, which would only add to her pressure.
Xiaoman woke up.
Children this age are prone to crying when they wake up, and each time Wang Sao has to pick them up and soothe them for a long time, and even then, she might not be able to calm them down.
Even if Jiang Ning tries to comfort Xiao Man himself, it only works when Xiao Man is in a good mood. If she's in a bad mood, she might cry even harder in his arms.
However, to Jiang Ning's surprise, Xiaoman did not cry this time. Instead, she grinned foolishly at Lu Junyan's face.
Seeing Xiaoman smile, Lu Junyan couldn't help but smile as well.
"Did Xiaoman get enough sleep?"
"Wow..."
"You're so sensible, you don't cry or make a fuss."
“Abababa…”
Gazing into Xiaoman's bright, watery eyes, Lu Junyan couldn't resist kissing her on the forehead.
Xiaoman seemed very happy and immediately started dancing with joy.
Jiang Ning turned around and saw Lu Junyan holding Xiaoman tightly in his arms.
Xiaoman's unusual affection for Lu Junyan was obvious to the naked eye.
She couldn't help but wonder if it was some kind of natural attraction based on bloodline.
The car drove for a while longer before slowly coming to a stop.
Where is this place?
Jiang Ning asked Lu Junyan curiously.
Although she guessed that Lu Junyan might take her and Xiaoman to a restaurant, given Lu Junyan's style, he would probably choose a luxurious hotel.
But the shop in front of me is very small.
"I've inquired, and this is the most famous family restaurant in the capital."
Upon hearing Lu Junyan mention "family restaurant," Jiang Ning finally realized that Lu Junyan had specifically chosen this restaurant for Xiaoman.
Although the shop is small, it is decorated in a warm and comfortable style, with cartoon-style decorations everywhere.
Xiaoman was held in Lu Junyan's arms. As soon as she entered the store, she widened her eyes with excitement, turning her round little head back and forth, looking at everything with curiosity.
Since Xiaoman was only one year old, Jiang Ning did not take her to a restaurant when they were on W Island.
Xiaoman seemed very satisfied with the store; the smile on her face never left.
"This store offers everything from baby food to adult meals. You can give it a try, just to change things up once in a while."
As Lu Junyan spoke, he handed one menu to Jiang Ning, leaving one for himself and Xiaoman to look at together.
Although Xiaoman cannot read the words, she can look at the pictures, and she seems to be enjoying them very much.
What does Xiaoman like to eat?
Seeing Lu Junyan ask Xiaoman in such a serious tone, Jiang Ning couldn't help but chuckle.
"He's so young, how would he know what he likes to eat!"
Lu Junyan raised his eyelids, looked at Jiang Ning, and shook his head.
"No, Xiaoman has her own preferences. You can't look down on her just because she's young."
Sure enough, Xiaoman pointed to a colorful picture on the menu and said "Aba aba".
"Xiaoman wants to eat this?"
Xiaoman pointed at Lu Junyan's round chin.
"He'll nod if you ask him anything else."
After listening to Jiang Ning's words, Lu Junyan clicked on other pictures.
"Would you like to eat these?"
Xiaoman shook her head, shaking it very vigorously.
Lu Junyan immediately gave Jiang Ning a look, as if to say: See? Xiaoman is not such an indecisive person!
Jiang Ning was both amused and exasperated, too lazy to bother with the father and son who had already formed a united front.
She was ordering food when a cleaning lady mopping the floor nearby caught her attention.
"That person is..."
If Jiang Ning remembered correctly, she had seen this person among Lin Jingcheng's extended family members when Wang Jun called her to listen to Lin Jingcheng's will that day.
She didn't have much of an impression of the Lin family's relatives, but she remembered a middle-aged woman who spoke rudely to her.
However, at that very moment, the middle-aged woman was working as a cleaner in the restaurant.
Jiang Ning really couldn't understand it.
If she wasn't mistaken, this middle-aged woman should have also received some money from Lin Jingcheng's inheritance, so she wouldn't have fallen to such a state of destitution.
However, Jiang Ning wasn't interested in other people's business, so he didn't say anything.
Across from them, Lu Junyan was playing with Xiaoman.
A one-year-old child cannot speak clearly yet, and many things need to be guessed.
Jiang Ning usually guesses the same way, but when he guesses wrong, Xiao Man gets anxious and eventually cries.
Unable to resist, Jiang Ning began to observe Lu Junyan and Xiaoman.
She realized that Lu Junyan could always guess Xiaoman's meaning, as if the two were telepathically connected.
“Aba…Papa…Abababa…”
Even though she couldn't speak clearly, Xiaoman kept talking non-stop.
Whenever he hears "Dad," Lu Junyan can't help but smile happily.
Jiang Ning took a sip of water.
She didn't know if it was because the water was warm or for some other reason, but she felt a warm sensation spreading through her chest.
After a while, the food was served.
The complementary food set ordered by Xiaoman is actually the common cod wontons, vegetable pancakes, and beef mince noodles.
The only problem was that the plating was in the shape of Peppa Pig, which made Xiaoman's mouth water.
I don't know if they want to eat baby food or Peppa Pig.
Lu Junyan helped Xiaoman put on her smock and then naturally picked up a spoon to feed her.
This was something that Jiang Ning should have done, but Lu Junyan insisted on giving him the opportunity.
Jiang Ning couldn't refuse Lu Junyan, so she had no choice but to eat obediently.
This family-run restaurant isn't a fancy place, but the chef is quite skilled, and the adult set meals are delicious, though the portions are a bit small.
After Jiang Ning finished his portion, he felt a little hungry.
At that moment, Lu Junyan, sitting opposite her, pushed the plate in front of her.
Jiang Ning was taken aback.
"You eat first, I'm not hungry."
"You're not not hungry, you just don't have time to eat, right?"
After Jiang Ning finished speaking, he saw a bitter smile on Lu Junyan's face.
I was so busy feeding Xiaoman her complementary food that I didn't have time to eat myself.
"Let me feed you, you eat."
"No need, I'm really not hungry... Besides, I like feeding Xiaoman."
Lu Junyan didn't seem to be putting on a brave face; he was happily feeding Xiaoman.
"It must have been tough taking care of the child alone for the past two years!"
Lu Junyan asked casually.
"Fortunately, Sister Wang usually takes care of me while I'm at work."
"What about Shen Feiyang?"
Upon suddenly hearing Lu Junyan mention Shen Feiyang, Jiang Ning felt inexplicably flustered and subconsciously avoided Lu Junyan's gaze.
"Shen Feiyang, he..."
"Isn't he your legal counsel for the charitable foundation on W Island?"
"yes……"
Even with just two words, Jiang Ning felt very guilty about what he said.
"Since he works with you and the child is his, doesn't he ever help you at all?"
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