117: 117 Xia Yourong’s biological father…

117: 117 Xia Yourong’s biological father…

Meanwhile.

Xu He, who was unaware that she had just made three million, was outside talking to Jiang Xuan.

As Xu He saw him out, they reached the doorway, and with an ostensibly unconcerned smile, she said, “President Jiang, my daughter is still young, please don’t tease her all the time.”

Jiang Xuan walked down to the last step.

As his back foot touched the ground, one hand was casually in his pocket, and the other hung naturally by his side.

He looked back at her, his voice gentle and the corners of his lips curled into a light smile, “What if, I’m not just teasing her?”

Xu He maintained her smile, “What do you mean?”

Jiang Xuan’s expression was calm, showing no frivolity, “My intentions towards your precious daughter have always been serious…”

He spoke very earnestly, although he also knew these words were a bit premature.

But to the mother of that little girl, it was appropriate to make his stance clear, to reassure her family.

Xu He’s brow twitched slightly, she was at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond.

She just nodded slightly, “President Jiang, don’t you still have business to attend to at the company?

Go back quickly, don’t delay the important matters.”

Jiang Xuan appeared somewhat reassured as he turned to leave.

Just as he was about to step forward, the flurry of inner thoughts from Xu He entered his mind.

—’You sanctimonious beast in gentleman’s clothing!

Could you really be serious about my baby girl?’

—’Auntie has been through it all, don’t I know that none of you men are good?’

—’Ah, but that’s not right, I should exclude my husband!’

—’But every time his mother speaks, he becomes all ears!’

—…

Listening to Xu He’s increasingly erratic thoughts, Jiang Xuan promptly gathered his wits.

He pressed his hand against his forehead, his complexion dark as the bottom of a pot, then bent over and entered the car that Dong Mao had been waiting in outside.

Xu He watched his retreating figure and for some reason, she felt that Jiang Xuan’s posture before getting into the car looked somewhat defeated.

As she turned to go back inside the store, Xu Qing and Xia Yourong were storming out, clearly agitated.

Xu He: “Xiaorong, your clothes…”

Xu Qing shot her a fierce glance, and without a word, as if deeply upset, went straight to the curb to hail a cab without looking back.

Xia Yourong, this time, stopped politely at her mother’s feet, but looked very unnatural… something seemed off.

She said very softly, “Mom, Auntie has already ordered my clothes for me, don’t worry.”

Xu Qing found a taxi, propped the door with one hand, and called out with a tone that was less than friendly, “Xiaorong, hurry up and get in the car with mom!”

Xia Yourong then bit her lip, lowered her head, and trotted off.

Xu He shook her head.

Inside the house, Little Tiangao was nestled on the sofa like a little kitten, her head resting against the armrest, playing a game and obediently waiting for her, unknowingly bringing a doting smile to Xu He’s face.

That was her only treasure, more precious to her than life itself.

**

Having decided to rely on Xu Qing, Xia Yourong had to brace herself.

After all, being able to whip out three million to open a card in Paris on the spot was indeed impressive.

From the backseat, she watched Xu Qing for a moment.

Once her mother seemed a bit more composed, Xia Yourong asked with full expectation, “Mom, where do you plan on staying now that you’re back?”

Xu Qing’s eyes were closed, her eyes moving slowly under her eyelids.

She didn’t say much, only, “We’ll go to the old house first to see your grandmother.”

Xia Yourong let out an “Oh.”

She didn’t ask any more questions.

Even if Mom didn’t have her own property in China, at the very least, she would rent a high-end apartment of three to four hundred square meters or so.

Then, it would be perfectly natural for her to move in and live with Mom, returning to the life of a young lady.

She had such pleasant thoughts and figured that, after having lived in a villa with both upstairs and downstairs, it wouldn’t be bad to live in a large flat.

But when she returned to the old house, she was stunned.

Qiao Yufen greeted her warmly from inside the house, taking Xu Qing’s hand and lavishing praise upon her on their way inside.

“Oh, how come I find you even more radiant and beautiful than in the photos you sent me?

Does the foreign land nourish people this well?

I should also go abroad and live there for a few years to experience it!”

Xu Qing’s laughter was shaky with flattery, “Madam, if you come, you should stay directly in my manor.

I would take care of you really well, even better than attending to my own mother~”

Qiao Yufen loved hearing such words; they never failed to lighten her mood.

In contrast, her daughter-in-law never made her feel this kinship.

She held Xu Qing’s hand, almost ready to address her directly as her daughter, “Xiaoqing, do you also have your own manor abroad?”

Xu Qing’s gaze shifted subtly, as if she was trying to hide something, “Yes, Madam.

But managing such a large manor is troublesome, too.

It’s more than eight hundred meters’ walk just to go to the restaurant for breakfast, so I haven’t lived there for a long time.

I usually stay in an apartment in the city center.”

Qiao Yufen patted her hand, nodding repeatedly, “That’s true, a house should have a lively atmosphere.

Oh right, where are you planning to stay this time you’re back?”

Xu Qing changed the subject after the words reached her lips, “Well…

I was actually planning on renting an apartment at first…”

Xia Yourong followed behind, her eyes slightly brightening.

“But…” The next second, Xu Qing’s words took a turn, “You’re right about what you said earlier, Madam; a house should have a lively atmosphere.

What’s the point of me renting an apartment by myself?

Moreover…”

Xu Qing glanced at Qiao Yufen, “Madam, actually, the person I have missed the most since I’ve been abroad is you.

What do you think if I just…”

Qiao Yufen was overjoyed and patted her hand, “Oh my, that’s exactly what I was thinking.

There’s no need for you to waste your money renting an apartment!

Come live with me as soon as possible, stay as long as you want!”

Xu Qing: “Alright, since Madam invites me so kindly, I’ll respectfully obey!”

Behind her, Xia Yourong felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped over her head.

She had thought that with her mother’s return, she could bask in some of her glory, but now, even she had to move into the old house?

How disappointing!

Qiao Yufen directly instructed the servants to move Xu Qing’s luggage into the room, arranging for her to stay in the large room next to Xia Yourong’s.

While several people were chatting and drinking tea in the front hall, Qiao Yufen called Xia Yuzheng to inform him that his sister-in-law had returned and the Xia family should host a welcome dinner.

Xia Yourong didn’t stay long, and using the excuse that she wasn’t feeling well, she returned to her room.

Qiao Yufen seemed perplexed and asked Xu Qing, “What’s wrong with her?

Is she tired from shopping?”

Xu Qing smiled and simply said, “Probably.”

Mother and daughter have a special bond, she could guess why her daughter was unhappy.

When the two of them were shopping earlier, her daughter had expressed a desire to live with her.

That was what she had planned at the time, too.

But just now, she had lost three million in an instant!

That was several years’ worth of rent down the drain!

Xu Qing looked up and surveyed her surroundings, her gaze finally resting on Qiao Yufen, who was eagerly chatting with her.

With this free mansion to live in, why not make the most of it?

And, judging from the old lady and her daughter’s reactions to her today—

Fortunately, it seemed they still didn’t know who Xia Yourong’s biological father really was…