Madam Ji was taken aback. Why did Qi Bao suddenly give her a talisman to ward off villains? Could it be that there were villains causing trouble around her?
However, she didn't ask anything, accepted the talisman, and kept it close to her body.
Just as they were placed down, Wenlan walked in, led by the butler.
Unlike Madam Ji's gentle and refined appearance, Wenlan has a bright and bold look, with very aggressive-looking features.
However, when he smiles, his eyes crinkle slightly, which softens his aggressiveness and makes him look like a cheerful and enthusiastic person.
As soon as she came in, she greeted Madam Ji and Qiqi: "Qingqing, are you alright? We made an appointment but you didn't come, and you didn't answer my calls, so I was a little worried."
"I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I forgot we agreed to go shopping together," Mrs. Ji explained gently. "My phone was on silent, so I didn't notice. I'm really sorry to have troubled you to make this trip."
"It's alright, I'm glad you're alright." Wenlan looked understanding, then glanced at Qiqi, who was sitting obediently beside her, staring at her with her big, dark eyes. "This must be Qiqi, the child you adopted from the orphanage?"
"Hmm." Speaking of her little daughter, Mrs. Ji's smile softened even more. "Qibao, this is Aunt Wen. Say hello to Aunt Wen."
Qiqi had just picked up a strawberry with a small fork and put it in her mouth. Her cheeks were bulging. When she heard this, she glanced at Wenlan, her little eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she still greeted her obediently, "Hello, Aunt Wen."
"Qiqi, hello." Wenlan opened her bag and took out a doll pendant. "Auntie came in a hurry and didn't prepare any gifts, so this is for you."
Qiqi looked at her, then at the rabbit doll pendant: "Thank you, Auntie."
"You're welcome. Qiqi is such a good girl. No wonder you took a liking to her and adopted her." Wenlan said to Madam Ji, "Do you have anything else to do? If not, let's go shopping! You stood me up today, so you have to make it up to me."
The familiar tone, tinged with coquettishness, clearly indicated that the two had an exceptionally good relationship.
Madam Ji glanced at the time: "It's already this late, let's forget about it. Next time, I'll go with you again. Whatever you like then, I'll sell it to you as an apology."
Upon hearing this, Wenlan's eyes flickered, and her smile unconsciously widened. She reached out and grabbed Madam Ji's wrist: "No, let's go now. Anyway, it's still early. We can go for a two-hour stroll and then have dinner. It'll be just right. Let's go, let's go. We already made plans."
Madam Ji didn't want to go, but she was too embarrassed to refuse, since she was the one who broke the contract first.
Qiqi noticed Madam Ji's predicament and immediately said, "Mommy, I also want to go out and play. Can I come with you?"
"Does Qibao want to go out and play?" The little girl was already adorable, and when she deliberately acted cute, she was even more adorable. Madam Ji couldn't resist at all and reached out to affectionately pinch her smiling face. "If Qibao wants to go, then let's go."
As she spoke, she turned to look at Wenlan and said, "Let's go then."
"Okay." Wenlan responded, "By the way, Qingqing, I didn't drive here today. I'll ride with you guys."
"good."
"Great! Let's go out and have some fun!"
Qiqi cheered and jumped off the sofa. "Mom, wait for me! I'm going upstairs to get something. I'll be right back."
"Okay, take your time, no rush," Madam Ji instructed.
Wenlan chuckled and said, "This little girl is quite lively."
Soon, Qiqi brought her things downstairs and saw Wenlan standing very close to Madam Ji, whispering something in her ear.
Qiqi quickly ran downstairs and bumped into them, pushing Wenlan aside and then grabbing Madam Ji's hand.
"Mommy, make sure you hold Qiqi's hand tightly."
"Okay, Mom will definitely hold our Qi Bao's hand tightly."
Qiqi smiled with satisfaction, then turned her head and glanced at Wenlan, who was very unhappy about being pushed aside.
I was thinking that the person who could cast a curse on my mother must be someone very close to her who wouldn't be on guard.
I was still figuring out how to investigate, but this scoundrel just delivered himself right to my doorstep.
Meeting Qiqi's provocative gaze, Wenlan felt like her lungs were about to explode with anger.
She's a wild girl adopted from outside, she just has no manners.
I don't know what the Ji family thought of her. After all that searching, they chose someone like her.
Oh well, they've never had any good taste anyway.
Thinking it over, she glanced at Madam Ji and said with a casual smile, "Qingqing, let's go."
Soon, the car stopped in front of the largest shopping mall in Jiangcheng, which was also owned by the Ji family. Wenlan and Madam Ji had been shopping there many times and had taken away many luxury brands from her.
"Qi Bao, is there any toy or clothes you want to buy? Mommy will take you shopping." Mrs. Ji glanced at Qi Qi.
Upon hearing this, Qiqi immediately shook her head: "No, Mom and Dad just bought me so many, I haven't even finished wearing them yet."
Thinking of the hundreds of clothes with tags still on in the walk-in closet, Qiqi sighed with some distress.
Madam Ji chuckled and said, "Alright then, Qi Bao can tell Mommy what she wants to buy later."
"good."
Seeing that Madam Ji was being so generous to an adopted daughter, Wenlan scoffed inwardly.
The Ji family must be out of their minds to value a little girl so much, treating her like a treasure.
"Qingqing, I heard that G brand has launched new bags and clothes. Let's go take a look." Wenlan enthusiastically took Mrs. Ji's hand. "It's been so long since we've tried wearing matching clothes. We're best friends, after all."
Madam Ji had a good temper and felt bad for standing Wenlan up, so she was always willing to help: "Okay, then you go and choose. I'll take Qibao to buy some drinks first."
"Then I'll have an iced Americano," Wenlan readily ordered.
"good."
Mrs. Ji took Qiqi to buy drinks, while Wenlan went into the G family store alone.
The sales clerk greeted them warmly. Wenlan was a regular customer of their store, often coming with the president's wife; she was a VIP at the store.
Wenlan, with an air of superiority, enjoyed the salesperson's flattery and service: "Bring all your newest items over for a look."
Madam Ji brought Qiqi back with drinks, and Wenlan had already selected a whole bunch.
Upon seeing Madam Ji, she immediately stepped forward, holding up a dress: "Qingqing, this red dress is so beautiful. I thought it would suit you perfectly. Shall we try it on together?"
Qiqi held the freshly squeezed juice in both hands, biting the straw with her little mouth, and glanced at her when she heard this.
You rascal! This dress is clearly not suitable for Mom; she wanted it herself.
But Mom is too kind; she agreed when Mom suggested she try it.
Madam Ji told Qiqi not to run around, and then went into the fitting room with Wenlan.
Qiqi took a big slurp of juice, thought for a moment, took out a talisman from her bag, and tore off a small paper spirit.
"Xiao Bao, Xiao Bao, hurry up and help me keep an eye on things, don't let that bad woman bully Mommy."
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