CHAPTER 245: CHAPTER 205: THIS IS MY FAMILY MO CHEN’S_2

Moreover, Leng Ning got herself a boyfriend, yet she didn’t pay any attention to it. Her mind was preoccupied with John’s matter, and she felt a pang of guilt.

Watching Leng Ning truly leave, a whirl of emotions tangled up inside her, Mrs. Leng slammed the bowl heavily onto the dining table. What kind of misfortune was this? She’d given birth to a pair of foes! Not one of them gave her peace of mind!

John’s clear eyes stared at the doorway, his small fists quietly clenched. He would definitely take revenge! His mom was so good, how could they talk about her like that?

Leng Ning furiously drove the car, her emotions an unbearable knot of contradictions.

On one side was her mother, on the other side were her elder brother and future sister-in-law. Thinking about this situation from someone else’s perspective, if it had happened to her, she’d be livid, too. What kind of mess was this?

An ex-girlfriend had a child with her fiancé, and then the future in-laws brought the child into their home.

Leng Ning grabbed her phone, her hand hesitating repeatedly, unable to press the call button.

Actually, she had just figured it out—her mom must have secretly done the DNA test. Otherwise, given her mom’s temperament, she would definitely make a big deal out of it and debate it openly with her.

What should she do? Ugh!

At that moment, her Aunt Zeng and Liu Jiaqi drove their car and ended up directly across from hers.

Zeng Qiuping honked and stopped her car, speaking to her through the car window: "Xiao Ning, where are you heading?" Seeing her odd expression, she curiously tested her: "Didn’t your dad say he was coming back today? Did he return yet?"

Leng Ning adjusted her emotions and replied with a smile: "Hello Aunt Zeng, hello Sister-in-law! What brings you here? My dad’s back!"

Zeng Qiuping beamed with delight. "This isn’t just about your brother and sister-in-law returning from their honeymoon trip—they also brought gifts back for you. Plus, isn’t your birthday coming up soon? They’ve got your birthday gift, too!"

Liu Jiaqi smiled warmly. Although she didn’t say a word, that expression radiated happiness.

Leng Ning chuckled. "Thank you, brother and sister-in-law! Aunt Zeng, I’ve got some things to handle at school, so I’ll drive off now. I’ll visit you guys some other day when I’m free! Bye!"

"Alright! You’re always so rushed, kid. Drive carefully! When you have time, hang out more with your sister-in-law—your brother’s busy with work, and she’s feeling quite lonely!"

Leng Ning nodded. "Okay!" Then she waved and drove off.

Zeng Qiuping watched her car as she moved forward, shaking her head in amusement. She was certain that something must have happened in her younger brother’s family. Otherwise, this little girl, who usually lit up like a flower every day, wouldn’t be wearing such a gloomy and conflicted expression.

Guess she’d go see what was happening later.

Liu Jiaqi noticed her mother-in-law’s cheerful demeanor and asked worriedly, "Mom, do you think this will work? I feel like maybe it’s better not to bring it up—it’s kind of awkward."

Zeng Qiuping turned her head and smiled gently. "Qiqi, don’t stress yourself. This isn’t a big deal! Now that you’ve married into our family, we’re all one family.

Among family, what’s there to fuss over or beg about? Plus, Uncle Mohao specializes in this kind of thing—it won’t be an issue!"

As they chatted, their car pulled up to the villa. They got out and knocked on the door.

Mrs. Leng heard the sound of the car pulling up, followed by knocking at the door. She thought it was Leng Ning returning, having forgotten her keys, and she felt relieved. Deep down, she still didn’t want her daughter to be upset.

She picked up a slice of cantaloupe and fed it into John’s little mouth, murmuring as she did, "Sweetheart, let’s have some fruit to replenish your vitamins!"

Looking up, she saw Nanny Wang answering the door and bringing in Zeng Qiuping and Liu Jiaqi. Everyone froze for a moment.

Mrs. Leng hadn’t expected Zeng Qiuping, who rarely visited, to show up with her daughter-in-law. Although they all lived in the same villa complex, they seldom visited each other’s homes; when anything came up, they’d usually gather at the old residence with the elder.

Today, what breeze had brought them here?

Zeng Qiuping and Liu Jiaqi froze in surprise, overwhelmed by curiosity and speculation about where this little boy had come from. He looked rather adorable.

The moment of surprise lasted only seconds. Mrs. Leng stood up with a smile, warmly welcoming them. "Aunt Zeng, Jiaqi, you’re here—what rare guests! Please sit down! Nanny Wang, serve some tea!"

Zeng Qiuping held onto Liu Jiaqi as they walked over to the sofa to sit, her gaze never leaving John.

Mrs. Leng hesitated a little, unsure whether she should explain directly. But after a moment’s thought, she figured they’d find out eventually, so it might be better to admit it openly.

She took John’s little hand and sat on the opposite end of the sofa. "Aunt Zeng, what brings you here today?"

"You’ve got some nerve! I came by with Jiaqi earlier, but heard you’d gone to pick up Qiankai and hadn’t returned yet, so we went back first!"