Chapter 193 - Bring Him Back to the Mu Family
“You're Mingming! You're just as adorable as Xiaojie!”
Mu Xiaoxiao paid no attention to whether Shang Mingming was getting annoyed. Not only did she playfully pinch his cheeks, but she also gazed at him intently.
He must be the son of Xiaojie and Third Brother that Xiao Ming had mentioned! He hadn't anticipated Xiaojie's child having such a delightful personality. This boded well; he had no doubts that Third Bro would find a way to connect with Xiaojie.
“Quit pinching my cheeks, it hurts,” Shang Mingming protested, his face contorted with irritation.
Mu Xiaoxiao paid no heed to his complaints and continued, “I'm your aunt! Mingming called his aunt over to chat.” She beamed brightly.
“Aunt?” Aunt Xiaoxiao?”
Shang Mingming blinked and fixed his gaze on her.
So, she was the aunt who had looked after Xiaojie in the past! That explained their warm connection. He had initially assumed they were drawn to Xiaojie's attractiveness.
“Hello, Aunt Xiaoxiao.”
Shang Mingming's smile was incredibly sweet, and his mood brightened.
“Ah, Mingming is such a well-behaved boy!” Another person embraced Shang Mingming with enthusiasm, her maternal instincts overflowing.
Once Shang Mingming discovered Mu Xiaoxiao's identity, his resentment vanished, and he embraced her with a bashful blush.
Shang Cijie, observing from the sidelines, also wore a smile. He was delighted that Xiaoxiao had taken a liking to Mingming.
“Have you just finished work?” Shang Cijie inquired.
“Yes, I just got off.”
Mu Xiaoxiao settled beside Shang Cijie, hugging Shang Mingming tightly. She continued to rub her cheek against his, unwilling to let go.
“I didn't expect to see you eating police food,” Shang Cijie remarked, smiling once more.
To his surprise, Mu Xiaoxiao responded with a cheerful grin, “Why? Because you vanished! I thought you'd been abducted or something, so you became a cop.”
He chose not to delve into the weightiness of Xiao Ming's and Mu Sifa's situations, deliberately steering the conversation away from anything that might remind Shang Cijie of distressing matters. Since she had arrived here, she hadn't mentioned Mu Sifa or spoken up on his behalf.
Was it to find me?
Meanwhile, Shang Cijie bore a tinge of melancholy. Perhaps it was because of her that Mu Xiaoxiao had pursued a career she didn't particularly like.
“Don't worry. I genuinely enjoy this profession. It's not solely because of you, so please don't wear that self-reproachful look.”
Mu Xiaoxiao saw through his emotions and comforted him. Then, she cast a fleeting glance at Shang Cijie, as if she had questions but chose to hold back.
Well, let things unfold naturally! When Xiaojie felt like sharing, he'd probably open up!
“By the way, are you living here now? Won't you come back home and stay?” Mu Xiaoxiao inquired with curiosity.
Shang Cijie felt a pang of bitterness. “Do I even have a home anymore?”
The Shang family probably doesn't want me around either, not to mention the Mu family! I left without a word. While Mu Sifa is to blame for all of this, I'm the one who disappeared without explanation. How can I face going back now?
“How can you say there's no home? Dad and I have been eagerly awaiting your return,” Mu Xiaoxiao retorted with excitement, her feelings slightly hurt.
“If you're hesitant to return because of my third brother, just disregard him and come home with me.”
After saying this, she turned to Lin Shuangxia and instructed, “Go pack your things. I'm taking Xiaojie back to the Mu family right away.”
Lin Shuangxia was taken aback. How could she dare to start packing? She immediately looked to Shang Cijie for guidance.
Shang Cijie remained silent, seemingly a far cry from the person who had just seen Mu Sifa.
“Great, great!” Mingming is going home with Auntie. Going home with Auntie,” Shang Mingming exclaimed joyfully, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.
Living together would be much more fun, don't you think, Dad?
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