After five years on the run, she returns with two cute babies

Lin Yuqing's smile slowly faded when Zhang Kaifeng mentioned Xuan'er.

"Kaifeng, do you think I'm a terrible mommy?"

"No, you are a wonderful mommy."

Although Zhang Kaifeng answered with absolute certainty, Lin Yuqing could only manage a wry smile.

“I used to think I was a very good mom, but now I feel like I’m the worst mom in the world! Because I don’t even know what my child is thinking.”

Zhang Kaifeng knew Lin Yuqing well; if it were just a small matter, it wouldn't have upset her so much. Something big must have happened at Xuan'er's place today.

Zhang Kaifeng's expression darkened slightly, and he put away his joking tone, asking, "What did Xuan'er say to you?"

Lin Yuqing bit her lip and said after a long while, "Xuan'er said he wants to stay in the Xiao family."

So that’s what happened.

Zhang Kaifeng thought it was something serious, but after hearing Lin Yuqing's explanation, he breathed a sigh of relief and comforted her with a smile, "Have you forgotten how we analyzed it the day before yesterday? Xuan'er did this just because she was afraid you would be in danger. You don't need to take it to heart."

“That’s not how it is,” Lin Yuqing said with a serious and pained expression. “I told Xuan’er that we would try our best to rescue him and that no one would be threatened. Xuan’er also said that there were no external threats and that everything he said was from the bottom of his heart.”

“Kaifeng, Xuan’er isn’t a child who likes power. I really don’t understand what happened to make him say those cold things to me.”

Zhang Kaifeng's smile slowly faded as he carefully observed Lin Yuqing's changing expression. Then he asked, "When you were talking to Xuan'er, did you notice anything unusual about him?"

Frowning and shaking her head, Lin Yuqing said, "Everything is normal, except that during the meal, Xuan'er only ate a little, but said that I prepared too much and that if she ate any more, her stomach would burst."

Zhang Kaifeng seemed to think this wasn't Xuan'er's style, so he asked again, "Could it be that Xuan'er has already eaten?"

"No, Xuan'er said he didn't have an appetite at noon and didn't eat much."

With a quick glance, Zhang Kaifeng patted Lin Yuqing's shoulder, reassuring her, "I'll have Da Zhong keep an eye on Xuan'er's condition later, so don't worry too much."

Is it just a physical reason?

Lin Yuqing frowned, feeling that something was not quite right.

At the time, Lin Yuqing didn't investigate Xuan'er's hurtful words too thoroughly. Now, after reviewing them with Zhang Kaifeng, Lin Yuqing realized that Xuan'er seemed to have a hidden meaning in her words.

Seeing Lin Yuqing's serious expression, Zhang Kaifeng also pondered the matter carefully. Coupled with Xuan'er's sudden change in attitude, he was momentarily stunned.

Turning around, Zhang Kaifeng made a phone call, ordering the other party to investigate Xiao Jincheng's situation in the United States in a commanding tone.

Noticing Zhang Kaifeng's change in attitude, Lin Yuqing couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"

Hanging up the phone, Zhang Kaifeng frowned slightly, his gaze deep, and said, "I suspect that Xuan'er's performance today is related to Xiao Jincheng."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuqing froze, and it took her a while to come to her senses. She murmured, "But Xiao Jincheng is in America, how could he..."

She started to speak, then slowly opened her eyes wide and looked at Zhang Kaifeng in surprise, saying, "Could it be... that Xiao Jincheng didn't go to America?"

"At present, it seems very likely."

If that's the case, then Zhang Kaifeng truly deserves to die! He arranged everything for this trip to England himself, yet he didn't even know where Xiao Jincheng was. It's utterly derelict in his duty!

Lin Yuqing didn't notice Zhang Kaifeng's self-blame. She clasped her hands together and paced nervously back and forth in the room.

"If Xiao Jincheng were here, he must have done something to Xuan'er to make that child say those things against her will! It's outrageous that he would repeatedly use tricks on a child; he's utterly inhuman!"

Just as Lin Yuqing was venting her anger, Zhang Kaifeng frowned, pondered for a long time, and said, "Discovering Xiao Jincheng isn't entirely a bad thing. At least we know the reason for Xuan'er's strange behavior. Yuqing, starting tomorrow, you shouldn't go to the Xiao family anymore."

"Why?" Lin Yuqing asked, her face full of reluctance. "I only met Xuan'er twice!"

“I know you miss Xuan’er, but with Xiao Jincheng in the Xiao family, the danger level has greatly increased, so I can’t let you continue to take risks. Besides, whatever you say or do with Xuan’er will be known to Xiao Jincheng, which is also very dangerous for Xuan’er.”

Lin Yuqing's shoulders slumped in despair. She knew Zhang Kaifeng was right. But she still couldn't control her sadness. Thinking of everything that child had suffered, even breathing hurt.

Zhang Kaifeng noticed Lin Yuqing's sadness and disappointment, patted her on the shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, Yuqing, I'm here. I definitely won't let Xuan'er be threatened."

Lin Yuqing felt incredibly wronged, clutching her forehead in pain as she murmured, "Why won't Xiao Jincheng let Xuan'er go? Is he really going to torment a six-year-old child just for his laughable family fortune?!"

With a tender embrace, Zhang Kaifeng said to Lin Yuqing, "Xiao Jincheng is a ruthless person by nature, and there's no reasoning with him."

Although Lin Yuqing understood what Zhang Kaifeng was saying, she found it difficult to accept.

Looking at the lunchbox on the table, Lin Yuqing's eyes were misty as she murmured softly, "But I promised Xuan'er I would bring him food. If I don't go, Xuan'er will be disappointed."

"It's okay, I can find someone to help you get it in."

"What if Xuan'er asks me about it?"

"Just say you're sick because you're not used to the new environment."

"Xuan'er will definitely worry about me."

Seeing Lin Yuqing keep making excuses, Zhang Kaifeng couldn't help but pat her head with a smile and reassure her, "Don't worry, although Xuan'er is worried, she is mostly relieved. Because you go to the Xiao family every day, that's the real danger."

Lin Yuqing found every word Zhang Kaifeng said to make sense, but she had little reason left. Even though she knew Zhang Kaifeng was right, she still couldn't convince herself.

Moreover, after hearing Zhang Kaifeng's explanation, Lin Yuqing felt even more disappointed, as if she was just an insignificant existence and not important to Xuan'er.

"What are you thinking about if you're not saying anything?"

Looking up, Lin Yuqing forced a smile and asked, "Am I a burden to Xuan'er as his mother? Not only can I not help him at all, but I always cause you trouble."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhang Kaifeng frowned, his fingers slightly bent as he tapped Lin Yuqing's forehead. "It's dangerous for anyone who encounters Xiao Jincheng, and it has nothing to do with whether you're Xuan'er's mother or not. Stop overthinking. Thinking about those messy things only makes you more frustrated. Besides, we have a lot of things to do right now, and we can't waste time on endless self-pity, right?"