The boss has no descendants, but he encounters four smaller versions of himself

Su Yutang nodded: "Yes, Xiaoman and Mr. Qiao Sinian are in love with each other, but your second son, Mr. Qiao Siyue, has been unwilling to let Xiaoman go, and has even used some dishonest means. You saw what happened at the wedding today. He almost forcibly tied Xiaoman up to complete the ceremony. We are really worried that if the second young master continues to be obsessive, he will do something even more uncontrollable, hurting Xiaoman and damaging the relationship between the brothers. That's why we had to come and tell you the truth, hoping that you can step in and control the second young master, and stop him from... causing trouble for people."

Mrs. Qiao's face immediately turned very ugly.

On the one hand, she felt ashamed and angry about her youngest son's unscrupulous and forceful behavior of seizing and plundering.

On the other hand, I felt inexplicably happy.

Her eldest son, Si Nian, who had a cold and aloof personality and no interest in romance, actually had someone he liked!

She subconsciously looked at her husband beside her. Mr. Qiao also looked bewildered and shocked, clearly stunned by the sudden news.

He sized up Wen Xiaoman, wondering to himself: What is it about this girl that makes her so captivating? How could she possibly make his eldest son, who is usually indifferent to everything, fall for her?

Seeing that the two men were just staring at her in shock without saying a word, Wen Xiaoman felt anxious and couldn't help but say, "Mr. Qiao, Mrs. Qiao, please, if you know where Si Nian is, please tell me, okay? I really want to see him, and there are so many things I need to ask him in person!"

Mrs. Qiao came to her senses, shook her head and said, "Si Nian is a solitary child who has always lived a secluded life and whose whereabouts are uncertain. As his parents, we don't really know where he is exactly."

Seeing the light in Wen Xiaoman's eyes dim instantly, Madam Qiao changed the subject: "However, I can help you contact him. It just so happens that I also have some questions I want to ask him."

Wen Xiaoman quickly said, "That's great, thank you, Mrs. Qiao."

Mrs. Qiao nodded calmly, walked to a corner of the living room, took out her phone, and pressed the dial button.

The phone rang several times before it was finally answered.

However, the voice that came from the other end of the phone was not Qiao Sinian's, but the voice of one of his trusted confidants: "Mrs. Qiao."

Mrs. Qiao was not surprised by this. Si Nian was in poor health and needed to rest. He often entrusted his mobile phone to his confidants to avoid disturbing them.

She stated her purpose directly: "Where is Si Nian? Ask him to come back; we have guests looking for him, and it's very important."

The trusted aide's voice carried a hint of embarrassment: "Madam, the eldest young master is... not quite available right now."

Mrs. Qiao understood that her son was probably resting, so she stepped back and added, "It was Miss Wen Xiaoman who came to see me. She said she wanted to see him and had something very important to say to him."

She specifically emphasized Wen Xiaoman's name.

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment.

The confidant remembered his master's instructions and replied as Qiao Sinian had said, "Madam, the eldest young master instructed that if Miss Wen comes looking for him, he should not see her. He... does not want to see Miss Wen. Please... help him refuse her."

Mrs. Qiao was completely stunned as she held the phone.

not coming back?

Also nowhere to be found?

What does Si Nian mean by this?

If, as Wen Xiaoman said, the two are in a romantic relationship, or even have a deep affection for each other, then why is he avoiding seeing her?

She hung up the phone, full of doubt, and went back to the living room.

Wen Xiaoman cast an expectant yet nervous glance at her, and Su Yutang looked at her as well.

Mrs. Qiao sighed inwardly and said, "I called, but... Si Nian said he doesn't want to see you."

Wen Xiaoman's body stiffened abruptly, the color draining from her face at a visible speed, and her eyes instantly became vacant.

Seeing her reaction, Mrs. Qiao's doubts deepened, and she couldn't help but ask with a scrutinizing gaze, "Miss Wen, you... you really were with my Si Nian?"

Wen Xiaoman pursed her lips tightly, suppressing the stinging sensation in her nose, and then nodded: "Mm."

Were all those past acts of kindness just her illusions?

Seeing her nod, Madam Qiao was even more puzzled: "But Si Nian's attitude was very firm; he clearly stated that he didn't want to see you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wen Xiaoman couldn't listen anymore.

The feelings of disappointment and embarrassment were like ice water poured over her head, making her unable to stay for even a second longer.

"I understand." She abruptly interrupted Mrs. Qiao, her voice choked with emotion, her eyes quickly reddening. "Excuse me, Mrs. Qiao, we...we're leaving."

After saying that, she almost frantically pulled up Su Yutang, who hadn't fully reacted yet, and hurriedly fled the Qiao family's old house with her head down.

His back view conveyed a sense of dishevelment and heartbreak.

Mrs. Qiao watched their retreating figures, opened her mouth as if to speak, but then stopped herself.

She stood there, and the more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt.

Although Si Nian is a cold-hearted person, he is by no means an irresponsible person who plays with emotions.

If he really did have a relationship with Wen Xiaoman, why is he being so heartless now...?

A thought suddenly flashed through Mrs. Qiao's mind.

Could it be that... Si Nian has been hiding his health condition from Wen Xiaoman and has never told her the truth about his situation?

So now, he chose to push her away in this way?

If that were the case… Mrs. Qiao’s feelings suddenly became complicated.

This silly child, why does he always do things so quietly!

............

As Wen Xiaoman left the Qiao family's old house and got into the car, she was enveloped in a visible sense of depression and sadness.

The last glimmer of hope was extinguished. When Mrs. Qiao contacted them personally, she was met with the same cold reply: "I don't want to see you."

She was absolutely certain that Qiao Sinian was deliberately avoiding her.

He didn't want to see her, or even... wanted to have anything to do with her anymore.

But I'm just getting myself into this mess, which is just humiliating.

Su Yutang patted her shoulder comfortingly: "Xiaoman, don't be sad."

Wen Xiaoman raised her head, wanting to say that she was fine, but as soon as she opened her mouth, her eyes reddened, and she said in a choked voice, "I'm not sad... really. Since... since he doesn't want to see me so much, let's not waste any more time here. Tangtang, let's go back, back to the capital."

Although she said she wasn't sad and wanted to leave, her choked voice and trembling shoulders betrayed her heartbreak.

Su Yutang knew that at this time, any words of comfort would seem inadequate.

The knot in her heart must be untied by herself; ultimately, Wen Xiaoman must overcome this hurdle on her own.

All she can do is accompany and support her.

Su Yutang said, "Okay, let's go back to the capital. Perfect timing, you haven't met Xiao Ayan yet. He's growing up so fast, he's so cute. I'll take you to meet him, he'll definitely like you."

Wen Xiaoman nodded. The thought of seeing Xiao Ayan made her feel a little better and less sad.

She wiped away her tears: "Yes, okay, I miss Xiao Ayan too."