CHAPTER 564: CHAPTER 564 REUNION

"Xiao Juan."

"Jianjun."

Shen Siyuan: ...

Looking at his parents embracing, Shen Siyuan was speechless.

He really couldn’t stand the two of them.

Ruan Hongzhuang quietly approached Shen Siyuan and softly asked, "Are your parents always like this?"

Taozi was also eavesdropping with her ears pricked up.

Shen Siyuan nodded helplessly and then sighed, "My mom has been deeply influenced by Hong Kong and Taiwan dramas."

Due to Bin Hai’s geographical location, people here watch a lot of Hong Kong and Taiwan dramas. Mom, Huang Huijuan, has loved watching those idol dramas since she was young.

Shen Siyuan has always felt that his mom became so odd because of those idol dramas. As for his dad, he only went along with it to please his mom.

But in reality, this was just what Shen Siyuan thought.

Now, with his keen senses, he could easily feel that his dad’s emotions were genuine. His voice was somewhat choked, and his eyes seemed a bit wet, not at all like he was just putting on a show for Mom.

Taozi and Ruan Hongzhuang looked on with envy, while only Jiang Yingxue had a look of distaste.

"Aren’t they too old to be hugging like that, no shame at all."

"Mom, are you jealous?" Ruan Hongzhuang teased with a smile.

"Why would I be jealous of her? My relationship with your dad is so much better than theirs."

"Really?"

"You little girl, have you learned to tease your mom?"

Jiang Yingxue, annoyed and embarrassed, poked her forehead with a finger.

Meanwhile, Shen Jianjun was carefully observing Huang Huijuan.

"You’ve lost some weight, and your skin has darkened a bit..."

Just then, he felt something bump into his calf. Looking down, he saw a little girl looking up at him.

"Where did a child come from? Whose family is this?" Shen Jianjun wondered with surprise.

"This is Tang Tang..." Huang Huijuan pulled Tang Tang in front of him.

"She’s Mao Sanmei’s daughter..."

After Huang Huijuan introduced her, Shen Jianjun realized there were quite a few outsiders in the room, and his face flushed red.

"Hello, Uncle." Taozi took the initiative to greet him.

"This is Miss Jiang Taoshi, Ruan Ruan’s close friend and also your son’s good friend," Huang Huijuan said with a smile.

Being married for many years, Shen Jianjun immediately sensed something unusual in Huang Huijuan’s words. He couldn’t help but look at Taozi in surprise, then furrowed his brow at Shen Siyuan.

But now wasn’t the time to ask about these things, so he quickly composed himself and greeted everyone one by one.

Just then, there was a knocking sound at the door.

Tang Tang immediately broke free from Huang Huijuan’s hand and dashed over.

"It should be Duoduo arriving," Shen Siyuan said as he headed to the door.

The reason for saying this was because Tang Tang was so enthusiastic; it was either Duoduo or Dou Dou, but Dou Dou never used the front door, so it could only be Duoduo.

However, upon opening the door, they found it wasn’t just Duoduo; her parents were there as well.

"Uncle Lin, Aunt Song..."

"I heard from Duoduo that your parents were coming over, so we made a special visit," Lin Jianming said with a cheerful smile.

Song Qingwei was holding a gift bag.

"You’re too kind," Shen Siyuan quickly welcomed them in.

"Has Brother Lin gone back?"

As they came in, Shen Siyuan casually asked.

By Brother Lin, he naturally meant Lin Libo, who hadn’t been seen for a couple of days, not even his son Lin Wentao had been around.

"He’s gone back to Xiajing, he has a lot on his plate, and Taotao is in school and can’t miss too much."

"President Jiang."

The couple first greeted Jiang Yingxue, and then they looked at the couple Shen Jianjun and Huang Huijuan.

"We are the neighbors next door, and also Duoduo’s parents. We heard you were coming over today, so we decided to drop by..." Lin Jianming spoke courteously.

"I also brought some small gifts. I hope you don’t mind," Song Qingwei said.

"You’re welcome, you’re welcome..."

Shen Jianjun didn’t understand why this family was being so polite, but he warmly welcomed them nonetheless, all the while casting an inquisitive glance at Shen Siyuan.

Shen Siyuan, however, signaled him with his eyes to ask Mom.

Knowing the reason behind everything, Huang Huijuan was very surprised at the age of Lin Jianming and his wife, while also being curious about the adorable Duoduo beside them. Was this how the Guardian Child looked?

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The house was divided into three sections. Lin Jianming and Shen Jianjun sat face-to-face, discussing some men’s topics, occasionally laughing.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yingxue, Song Qingwei, and Huang Huijuan sat side by side, whispering softly, their laughter continuously breaking the silence, probably because of the third party Song Qingwei harmonizing the group, which made them seem especially congenial.

On the other side, Shen Siyuan and Ruan Hongzhuang sat together, watching Taozi play with Tang Tang.

"Can’t reach? Try harder."

Taozi was holding a biscuit, raising her hand high, and Tang Tang was running around anxiously, holding onto her leg, trying to climb up.

Perhaps Tang Tang’s actions were too gentle and her small hands too soft, causing Taozi to laugh non-stop, drawing Shen Jianjun’s occasional attention.

At this point, he already knew a lot of things from his wife and naturally knew Taozi’s identity.

Why isn’t this part of her like me at all?

Shen Jianjun glanced at Shen Siyuan sitting with Ruan Hongzhuang, feeling emotional inside.

Sitting opposite, Lin Jianming noticed Shen Jianjun’s expression and said with a smile, "Miss Jiang has a naive and innocent character, and the children all adore her."

Speaking of children, Shen Jianjun suddenly remembered the other daughter of the household; she seemed to have vanished from sight just earlier.

He looked around and asked, "Where’s your Duoduo?"

"I don’t know either, you’d have to ask Xiao Shen to find out," Lin Jianming replied.

At first, he was worried about Duoduo slipping away all the time and disappearing, but gradually he got used to it.

And while they were talking, a gust of Yin Wind suddenly swept into the room.

Dou Dou appeared out of thin air in the living room.

"I’m back," Dou Dou said proudly, hands on hips, scanning the surroundings.

Seeing so many people in the living room, she was initially stunned, then shyly twirled, "I know I’m very cute, but if you all keep looking at me like that, I will... I will get shy."

"Is this Dou Dou?" Huang Huijuan looked at Shen Siyuan with wide-eyed surprise.

It was her first time seeing anyone appear before her like that, a mix of surprise, curiosity, and a hint of fear in her eyes.

Dou Dou trotted to Huang Huijuan and waved her tiny hand.

"Hello, Mom."

"Huh? You know me? Wait, why are you calling me Mom?" Huang Huijuan exclaimed in shock.

"Of course, I know you, I even know Dad," she said, pointing to Shen Jianjun beside her.

The couple exchanged glances of surprise and then looked towards Shen Siyuan.

"These are my parents."

"Oh, well, it’s the same difference, don’t be so stingy."

Dou Dou waved her tiny hand, looking adorably silly and cute. She immediately touched Huang Huijuan’s heart, making her laugh straight away.

"You haven’t answered me, how do you know me?" Huang Huijuan asked.

"Because I’ve been to your house. I not only know Dad and Mom, but I also know Grandma," Dou Dou said proudly.

As it turned out, when Shen Siyuan went back last time, Dou Dou and they all went along, so naturally, they knew Shen Jianjun and his wife.

As for why she called them Dad and Mom, it was because she said it like Potato does. For Dou Dou, this way of calling them wasn’t unusual at all.

Just then, two more gusts of Yin Wind appeared in the living room, revealing their forms.