Zhang Kaifeng's words eased Lin Yuqing's anxiety. She took a deep breath and mustered her courage again.

Patting her cheeks, Lin Yuqing smiled again and said, "Mommy was too anxious. Since Xuan'er has her own ideas, Mommy respects your choice. But Mommy wants you to know that no matter what happens, Mommy will stand by your side and be with you. If you want to go home with Mommy, then have Uncle Zhong notify Mommy, okay?"

Seeing that Lin Yuqing had changed her mind, Xuan'er cast a grateful glance at Zhang Kaifeng.

Uncle Kaifeng must have sensed her feelings, which is why he helped persuade Mommy.

Seeing the disappointment in his mother's eyes, Xuan'er felt a pang of sadness. But he knew how dangerous the Xiao family was, and how ruthless his great-grandfather was. If he were to set his sights on his mother, she would be in danger. He couldn't let his mother be threatened, so even at the cost of his own life, he was willing to do it.

Withdrawing her meaningful gaze, Xuan'er smiled, looking quite happy, and said, "Thank you, Mommy! Xuan'er will do her best and won't let Mommy down!"

Looking helplessly at Xuan'er, Lin Yuqing could only manage a bitter smile. She could only hope that one day Xuan'er would come to her senses and stop being so stubborn.

Xuan'er kissed Lin Yuqing on the cheek and asked considerately, "Did Mommy come with Uncle Kaifeng this time? What about Zhenzhen?"

"Zhenzhen and..." Lin Yuqing paused, then said, "Zhenzhen and Aunt Yu Wei are staying in Italy, waiting for us to come back. However, they will have to wait a while because it will take some time to persuade our Xuan'er."

Staying here will be dangerous. If Great-Grandpa comes back, he'll definitely do something bad to Mommy. It seems we need to find a way to get Mommy back as soon as possible...

Clutching Lin Yuqing's clothes with her little hand, Xuan'er said in a pleading tone, "Mommy, please go back. If Great-Grandpa sees me, he'll think I'm too spoiled. You've seen it yourself, I'm doing just fine here, so don't worry. Zhenzhen must miss Mommy a lot in Italy. If she doesn't see you for too long, she'll definitely cry."

"But don't you miss Mommy?"

"I do want to, but..."

Before Xuan'er could finish speaking, Zhang Kaifeng interrupted him with a smile, saying, "Xuan'er, have you forgotten that Uncle Kaifeng is here with your mommy? With me here, nothing will happen."

With a deep sigh, Xuan'er looked at Zhang Kaifeng with some helplessness, thinking that Uncle Kaifeng must know that she wanted her mother to go back, but he just happened to be on her mother's side. It seemed that her wish could not be fulfilled.

With Uncle Kaifeng taking care of Mommy, things are a bit more reassuring. But we must resolve this before Great-Grandpa returns, or it will be dangerous!

He could only get his mother to return to Italy if he agreed to leave the Xiao family. But his great-grandfather would never let him go; he knew how dangerous the Xiao family was. This was an unsolvable problem, a truly difficult situation!

Just as Xuan'er was frowning and deep in thought, he seemed to suddenly have an idea.

Looking up at Zhang Kaifeng, Xuan'er asked, "Uncle Kaifeng, I told Uncle Dazhong last time that I wanted a model airplane, and Uncle Dazhong said he would give it to me. I wonder if you brought a gift for me this time?"

Zhang Kaifeng glanced at Xuan'er meaningfully, then curled his lips into a smile and said, "That guy Da Zhong is definitely just making excuses for you. When did he ever tell you that you wanted a model airplane? But since it's something you wanted, Xuan'er, I'll put in some effort. Uncle will definitely prepare the best one for you, I guarantee you'll like it."

With a sweet smile, Xuan'er said, "Thank you, Uncle Kaifeng!"

Lin Yuqing's mind was focused on how to persuade Xuan'er, and she didn't notice the hidden meaning in their words. She was even secretly thinking that she should just have Mingyang secretly send Xuan'er back.

Da Zhong waited outside for a long time but the two people didn't come out, so he knocked on the door and reminded them from the outside, "You need to hurry up, someone might come to deliver food to Xuan'er in a while, it won't be good if people find out."

Lin Yuqing frowned and asked Xuan'er, "Why are you being served food? It's like I'm imprisoning you."

Xuan'er smiled bitterly to herself, but on the surface she pretended to be indifferent and said, "When Great-Grandpa was alive, I always ate with him. Now that he's gone, who am I supposed to eat with? Lilith? I'd rather starve myself!"

It was clearly a joke, but Xuan'er said it so seriously that it made people laugh.

Seeing that Lin Yuqing finally showed a smile, Xuan'er carefully took Lin Yuqing's hand and said, "Mommy, you should go back quickly. Great-Grandpa still has some opinions about you. I will slowly persuade Great-Grandpa to accept you, and then our family will be reunited."

Looking at Xuan'er with reluctance, Lin Yuqing patted his head and said, "Mommy is going back now. You have to take good care of yourself, okay?"

Holding back tears, Xuan'er nodded, then stood on tiptoe and kissed Lin Yuqing on the cheek, using a smile to hide the sadness in her eyes.

Lin Yuqing turned her head sharply and stood up, but almost fell due to a wave of dizziness. Not wanting Xuan'er to worry, Lin Yuqing gripped Zhang Kaifeng's hand tightly. After regaining her senses, she left the room without looking back.

As the door closed, Xuan'er collapsed to the ground, hugging her shoulders and weeping silently.

He missed his mother so much, and he missed Zhenzhen too. He wanted to go home, he wanted to leave this place, but even standing so close to his mother, he couldn't show his true feelings, and could only watch helplessly as his mother left.

When will I finally grow up and be able to protect myself and those around me? Although Mommy is against me living with my great-grandfather, if I could be as strong as him, perhaps I wouldn't be afraid of others' domineering behavior and bullying...

Through her blurry, tearful eyes, a certain resolute emotion seemed to emerge.

……

Seeing Lin Yuqing come out looking dejected, Da Zhong sighed first, then said, "Let's go, I'll see you off."

Si Wen was quite angry with Da Zhong just now, so he was the happiest one to leave. But seeing Lin Yuqing's absent-minded look, he was a little worried.

Walking up to Lin Yuqing, Si Wen asked, "Yuqing, are you alright?"

Lin Yuqing gently shook her head, looked up at Si Wen and asked, "You said before that you would help me rescue Xuan'er, is that true?"

"of course."

Lin Yuqing pursed her lips, her expression solemn, and said, "Then please help me rescue Xuan'er, the sooner the better! Whatever you want, I'll grant it!"

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