Back to my parents when I was seventeen

Ye Qiongfang was at a loss and did not realize the seriousness of the matter, so Xu Yiming had to think about it.

When Xu Chuning left just now, he noticed the flash of disappointment in her eyes. Since he saw it, he couldn't ignore it.

Xu Chu Ning was a little surprised to see Xu Yiming appear, and You Shuzhen was even more caught off guard, "Mr. Xu, why are you here?"

She glanced at Xu Chu Ning who was cleaning the table not far away, "Are you here to look for Ning Ning?"

Xu Yiming paused and said, "No, I came here to eat noodles."

You Shuzhen: “Ah?”

Xu Yiming smiled and said slowly: "I really like your noodles. Can you make me another bowl of noodles?"

"..."

If he was a guest who came to eat noodles, then You Shuzhen couldn't possibly chase him away. She glanced at Xu Chuning, who didn't even turn his head, and nodded hesitantly, "Of course, what kind of noodles would you like to eat, Mr. Xu?"

Xu Yiming was silent for a while, then asked her, "What kind of noodles does Ningning like to eat?"

"Ningning..." You Shuzhen thought for a moment, "Ningning likes to eat noodles with soybean paste."

Xu Yiming smiled: "I want some noodles with soybean paste."

"Okay. Please wait a moment."

You Shuzhen went to cook noodles.

Xu Yiming found a seat and sat down. Looking at the busy Xu Chuning, his eyes suddenly became sore. His daughter was really suffering.

Considering Xu Chuning's resistance, Xu Yiming did not go up to talk to Xu Chuning.

After a while, You Shuzhen's noodles were cooked and Xu Chuning brought them over.

Xu Chu Ning put it down, "For your face."

Xu Yiming raised his eyes, "...What time do you usually stay busy until?"

Xu Chu Ning: "A little after seven."

Xu Yiming nodded, "When you're done, we can talk again, okay?"

Xu Chu Ning frowned, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"..." Seeing her resistance, Xu Yiming smiled gently, "Ningning, don't be so defensive against me. I won't force you."

After a few seconds of silence, Xu Chuning reluctantly nodded: "Wait until I'm done."

Xu Yiming: "No problem."

There were other people coming into the store. Xu Chuning stopped talking to Xu Yiming. She and You Shuzhen cooked the noodles in tacit understanding, and then cleaned up the messy table.

After several customers in the restaurant finished eating and left, Xu Chuning went to the back to cook.

Seeing this scene, Xu Yiming was surprised, "Ningning, go to the back——"

"Cooking." You Shuzhen saw Xu Yiming's curiosity and said after a moment of silence, "Mr. Xu, if you are curious, you can go to the back and take a look."

Xu Yiming was particularly gentlemanly, "Is it convenient?"

You Shuzhen smiled and said, "It's not inconvenient. If Ningning doesn't drive you away when you go there, then it's fine."

Xu Yi understood clearly, "Thank you."

"It's my duty." Although she was reluctant, You Shuzhen knew very well that Xu Chuning would only get better if she returned to the Xu family. She couldn't bear to let her go, but she also didn't want her to suffer with her.

There was no way before, but it’s different now.

Xu Chuning has now found her biological parents, so You Shuzhen cannot be so selfish as to let go and keep her by her side.

She could see that Xu Yiming wanted to get close to Xu Chuning.

Xu Yiming walked to the back door of the shop and saw Xu Chuning cutting vegetables. She was very skilled with the knife and it was obvious that she did this often.

Sensing someone approaching, Xu Chu Ning looked up and said nothing.

Xu Yiming narrowed his eyes slightly and whispered, "Dad...can I take a look here?"

He doesn't dare call himself dad.

Before Xu Chu Ning recognized him, he was worried that she would resist.

Xu Chuning: "As you wish."

After cutting the vegetables, she heated up the pan and oil to fry them. She was calm and unhurried.

Looking at Xu Chuning in front of him, Xu Yiming thought of Xu Zhiyan at an inappropriate time. He remembered that shortly before school started, she went into the kitchen to pour a cup of tea for Xu Yiming and Ye Qiongfang, and she complained that the cup was too hot and burned her hand.

Ye Qiongfang felt very distressed about this and said that she would not let her enter the kitchen in the future. Their family did not need girls entering the kitchen.

In a trance, the two formed a sharp contrast.

Xu Yiming's eyes suddenly became sore, and he opened his mouth, "Ningning, have you ever burned your hands while cooking?"

Xu Chu Ning paused and said casually: "No."

She lied, "I'm very talented in cooking."

Hearing this, Xu Yiming breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

After Xu Chuning and You Shuzhen finished their meal, there were no more customers in the restaurant.

Xu Chuning and Xu Yiming walked out of the shop and went to the side of the road.

"Are you hot?" Xu Yiming asked, looking at the beads of sweat on Xu Chuning's forehead.

Xu Chu Ning: "I'm used to it."

Xu Yiming was speechless and suddenly couldn't speak.

"What do you want to tell me?" Xu Chu Ning started talking first. "It's unlikely that you have already thought about it."

Even if Xu Yiming had made up his mind, there was still Ye Qiongfang.

Knowing what Xu Chu Ning was worried about, Xu Yiming raised his hand and pinched his brow, and whispered: "Ning Ning, I'm sorry. When you put forward the conditions in the office just now, I didn't agree to you right away."

Xu Chuning was silent.

Xu Yiming looked down at her and explained, "Your mother and I both want to take you back. This is the truth. It's just that the news came too suddenly, and your mother... can't fully digest it for the time being."

At this point, he paused and said, "Don't worry, we will do what you proposed."

Xu Chu Ning was startled. She had never thought that Xu Yiming would give in so quickly. "Is this your idea, or hers?"

This "she" naturally refers to Ye Qiongfang.

"I will convince her. She is not the kind of person who is confused. She just got stuck in a dead end. Do you understand what I mean?" Xu Yiming told her, "Give us some time. I will investigate the matter of your replacement as soon as possible. Also... I need to find Zhiyan's parents."

Xu Yiming could afford to raise two daughters, and when he first learned about this, he thought about raising both of them.

But just after Xu Chuning put forward the conditions, he came to his senses and realized that it was impossible for the two of them to continue living under the same roof.

But before agreeing to Xu Chuning, he needed to find Xu Zhiyan a home and her biological parents. Otherwise, he and Ye Qiongfang... couldn't just kick her out.

Hearing Xu Yiming's words, Xu Chu Ning's expression was moved. She pursed her lips and said softly: "I understand, so I'm not in a hurry."

Hearing this, Xu Yiming secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you."

Xu Chuning shook his head.

The two stood facing each other for a while, enjoying the breeze. Then Xu Yiming's cell phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was Ye Qiongfang calling.

Xu Yiming hung up, "Shall we exchange phone numbers?"

He asked Xu Chuning for advice.

Xu Chuning nodded.

After exchanging contact information, Xu Chu Ning said calmly: "You should go back soon."

Xu Yiming responded: "Okay, I'll come see you tomorrow."

Xu Chu Ning: "...It's up to you."

Watching Xu Yiming walk into a black car not far away, Xu Chuning was about to turn around and go back to the shop when he saw someone standing under the street light looking at him.