Looking back now, I'm so glad she survived. The child was innocent after all; how could she have lost her life just because of a bad omen?
He has no regrets about his decision back then; Ru Bao is a sensible and filial child.
But now that she's grown up, he doesn't know whether he should tell her about her background.
Xu Jinnan couldn't help but sigh. If Cheng Hongzhi came to Haishi, it probably wasn't because of Ru Bao.
Over the years, the Cheng family has never looked for Ru Bao.
For a prestigious family like theirs, Old Madam Cheng probably wouldn't dare let anyone know about what she did.
Seeing that the old man looked so absent-minded, Xia Lanying lost interest in shopping and decided to just go get a meal.
"Old man, are you really alright? If you're not feeling well, why don't we go home and eat?"
"It's alright, I promised to keep you company today, let's go."
In any case, now that Ru Bao has grown up, they shouldn't do anything detrimental to Ru Bao just to save face for the Cheng family.
The birthmark on her face is gone, so it's impossible to tell unless a paternity test is done.
He shouldn't be too nervous; otherwise, it will only make him seem guilty.
As long as Ru Bao isn't allowed to meet with them, nothing should happen.
Half an hour later, Cheng Hongzhi appeared at the Lu family's residence.
It was already evening, the sun had set, and the clouds on the horizon had a golden edge.
When Cheng Meilin saw him arrive, she immediately ran out, "Dad, why didn't you let me come pick you up?"
Cheng Hongzhi looked at his daughter and reached out to touch her head. "The timing is uncertain, so I didn't say anything."
Lu Zhenyang was surprised to see Cheng Hongzhi there, and quickly went over to him. "Hongzhi, really, you didn't even tell me you were coming so I could have picked you up."
"Zhenyang, I'm really bothering you guys lately."
"Don't say it's a bother. Our whole family is very happy that you could come."
Song Qinfang glanced at Cheng Hongzhi, feeling somewhat annoyed. Hadn't she told him not to come over?
"Wife..."
"Aren't you very busy? What are you doing here?"
Although Song Qinfang didn't really want to talk to him, they were still in public, and she had to give him face.
"No matter how busy I am, you are more important than me."
Madam Lu came out and smiled. "Perfect timing. Dinner will be served soon. Ah Heng, let Ru Bao come down for dinner."
When Cheng Hongzhi heard the name Ru Bao, he thought it was quite interesting. The person who named her must have doted on her.
"Aheng, is this your girlfriend? Bring her down quickly so your uncle can see her."
"Um……"
Lu Jingheng did not refute, but simply nodded slightly and went upstairs to bring Xu Rubao down for dinner.
Cheng Meilin was very unhappy. What did he mean by "girlfriend"? They weren't in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.
Lu Jingheng went upstairs, and Xu Rubao, of course, refused to sleep in his room, so she slept in the guest room.
"Idiot, I told you not to read, but you still did. I told you to get some rest."
Xu Rubao is still unable to get out of bed and walk around often, and it's really boring for him to stay in bed all the time.
"I have to take another day off, and I'll fall behind in my studies. Besides, reading isn't hard work."
Lu Jingheng walked over and took the book from her hand. "Alright, we have guests. Let's go down for dinner."
"Guest? Who is it?"
"Uncle Cheng, Cheng Yiqian's father, is probably here to take Aunt Song back."
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