Murong Jing wanted to tell her that Ziming might actually prefer to be an uncle, but since she hadn't asked him to call her uncle, she must have her own reasons!
The title "uncle" might represent a closer relationship to her.
Clearly, although Zi Ming and the others were quite warm towards her and kind to the children, it was ultimately not as deep as the friendship she shared with Fan Wu!
So he just smiled, neither nodding nor shaking his head to give any hint.
The next moment, I received a look that said, "It's pointless to ask you."
This was the first time Murong Jing had received such a gaze, yet he felt no displeasure whatsoever; on the contrary, he felt a slight sense of pleasure.
He believed that he had met many women of different backgrounds since childhood, whether they were from families of high-ranking officials, wealthy merchants, learned scholars, or military families, none of them had a personality as straightforward and lovely as hers.
It's that kind of relationship where the time spent together is very short, but there's no sense of distance between them. Others might find her words and actions inappropriate or lacking in tact, but he doesn't feel uncomfortable at all.
After this encounter, Murong Jing finally understood why Fan Wu had acted that way that day.
That's right, being with her makes you feel very comfortable.
Not to mention his subordinate Ziming, Murong Jing himself felt that he would also like to be the children's uncle.
The group chatted and laughed as they arrived at the carriage shop.
With Fan Wu and the others around, Hong Xiaoduo didn't have to worry about selecting horses or negotiating prices at all, and she didn't have to worry about being overcharged.
When it came time to choose a carriage, Fan Wu pointed to one and said to Hong Xiaoduo, "This one, it's big enough, made of good materials, and sturdy."
Hong Xiaoduo looked at the carriage furthest to the side. It didn't look as nice as Fan Wu's carriage, but two-thirds of its perimeter was covered in copper, giving it a very antique and old-fashioned look.
Hong Xiaoduo stepped forward to examine the carriages closely. The manager of the carriage shop also realized that these people were choosing a carriage for her, so he quickly went to her side and answered her questions one by one.
Murong Jing, who had been standing on the periphery without speaking or having a chance to say anything, looked thoughtfully at the carriage that interested her and asked Tian Shu standing beside him, "Your journey here hasn't been very peaceful, has it?"
Tian Shu looked up at him and said, "Well, besides the time I met you guys, I also encountered three robbers on the road, and the most recent time was when I encountered dozens of assassins while traveling at night."
"Assassins? You guys?" Murong Jing's expression and tone tightened upon hearing this.
Tian Shu realized that the young master had misunderstood, and quickly explained, "He's not here for us."
Even after hearing that they weren't there for them, Murong Jing still pressed for details: "Who are you traveling with?"
Tian Shu looked at him but did not respond.
He wasn't sure if he should tell her about meeting that old man. His mother hadn't specifically told him to, but he remembered her saying that one shouldn't reveal too much about things to others.
The child fell silent, and Murong Jing could only sigh helplessly, secretly thinking the child was quite shrewd. Thinking of the somewhat cunning child she mentioned who called her "mother," could this be the one?
Looking at his clear features and bright eyes, this child really isn't crooked.
Feeling the scrutinizing gaze of this young master, Tian Shu felt a little flustered. When they were watching the acrobatics earlier, his mother and this young master hadn't gone with them. Instead, they were alone at a tea stall not far away. Although he couldn't hear what they were talking about, judging from their expressions from a distance, the atmosphere seemed quite pleasant.
Tian Shu couldn't be sure if this young master had any intentions towards her mother, but her mother definitely had feelings for him.
But no matter how much she thought about it, when Tian Shu thought about the look in her eyes when she asked her to call Fan Wu "uncle," she knew everything. Was that look a warning?
Therefore, at this moment, Tian Shu dared not harbor any ill intentions towards the young master beside him.
Thinking of this, Tian Shu looked at the horses she had already chosen and the large carriage she was looking at. The reason she wanted to change to this large carriage was because she would continue to take her younger brother and sister with her, at least in the short term, or until she could entrust them to someone she trusted.
Tian Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"She's been so kind and devoted to you, yet you repay kindness with enmity and still call her 'Mother'? Don't you know that calling her that will affect her marriage prospects in the future?" Murong Jing asked calmly.
Upon hearing this, Tian Shu's face tightened slightly without turning her head to look. "This is none of your concern, young master. If we meet a suitable person, we will change our address and explain things clearly to them." With that, she turned and walked away.
Oh my, so self-righteous? Murong Jing was amused by this and really wanted to reach out and pull the child back to have a good talk with him.
You're just a little kid, what do you know about good people? What kind of people are suitable?
But what kind of man would be worthy of her in the future? Murong Jing couldn't help but think this.
I heard a commotion nearby, and when I looked over, I saw Hong Xiaoduo arguing with Fan Wu about something.
"Little Duo, consider this carriage a gift from your brother, why is it not acceptable?" Fan Wu asked somewhat anxiously.
Hong Xiaoduo insisted, "It's too expensive. Besides, I have money on me right now, it's not like I can't afford it. You know my personality, if I could accept it, why would I be polite to you?"
"Brother Fan, if you still insist on paying this money, then I don't need this carriage."
When she first arrived at the car dealership, she overheard Brother Fan's companion saying in the outhouse that he had borrowed money from the young master, saying it was an advance on two years' worth of monthly salary.
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