Lu Jinan looked at the boy in front of him who was somewhat out of control, and gently held his hand.

With his other hand he waved to the people behind him, telling them they could leave now.

Wu Jincheng's mind was in a mess, so he just kept pulling people forward and led them out through the various small paths hidden in the alleys.

Lu Jinan looked at the winding path in shock. Several stray cats and dogs passed by and stopped to look at them sideways.

This old residential area is located in the urban village area of ​​this city.

On the muddy cement road, a popsicle dropped by some child melted on the ground, making it sticky when stepped on.

There was black dirt next to the trash can and the air was filled with mixed smells.

Lu Jinan has been here for so long, but has never been to this place.

After the sunset, there is a blue-purple curtain, and a crescent moon stands on the tip of the branch.

"Xiao Liu, can you help me find out where his mother lives now?"

[07786: Okay, An An]

[The location of your residence has been sent to your mobile navigation]

Lu Jinan nodded and thanked him.

Wu Jincheng was suddenly brought back to his senses by the stopped footsteps behind him.

When he turned around and saw that person, the confusion and dullness in his eyes dissipated a little.

"Sorry, I'm afraid you'll have to go too far. I want to go to the main entrance of your complex. My car is still parked there."

The center of the blue-purple night sky is divided by a touch of orange cloud. The colors are very fragmented, but very gorgeous.

Just like the person in front of me.

The man's warm palm was still wrapped around his palm, making him feel a little relieved.

He lowered his head and agreed.

The two people behind got into the car. The young man sat stiffly in the passenger seat, sitting upright with his schoolbag in his arms.

Lu Jinan glanced at him, smiled, and turned on the music, "Are you carsick? Do you need to open the window?"

As the lyrical music sounded in the car, Wu Jincheng's heart became much calmer.

The wind outside the window blew gently, ruffling the hair on his forehead.

"I'd better turn it down a bit. The wind at night is still a bit cold."

"How did he owe you money?"

Whether it was Lu Jinan's conversation or appearance, these all made him puzzled. This person was not like the creditors who had come to him before, and did not seem to be in that circle.

A chuckle was heard in the car. Lu Jinan couldn't say that it was a deliberate trap set by him, a business trap targeting your father.

"He wanted to invest in a business project and become a partner. He contacted me through a friend's recommendation. Coincidentally, a friend of mine was also involved in a joint venture on that project, so I offered my help out of my curiosity. However, a week after the project's performance continued to decline, your father absconded with the money."

Wu Jincheng didn't dare to breathe after hearing this. His eyes, drooping under his eyelashes, glanced at the man next to him from time to time, but the man didn't seem to have much emotion. He continued to speak lightly, "If your father might go to jail for a while, are you afraid?"

The car was driving slowly, and Wu Jincheng's fingers were crossed together awkwardly.

"I do not know."

Lu Jinan glanced at him and then patted his head.

"Then forget it. Why should a child think so much? Just be a good child."

Wu Jincheng looked at him, as if this person always looked so gentle and unhurried.

He looked at the road ahead and said in a weak voice, "Someone owes you money, why are you still so calm?"

Hearing this, Lu Jinan raised his eyebrows and said, "I've brought people to my doorstep to kill you. Do you think I'm not fierce?"

Wu Jincheng's eyes moved to the trees and buildings outside the window, and he nodded, "Not fierce at all."

Lu Jinan sneered, "Children are naive. There are so many decent people in society, and anyone can put on a show. If you judge someone based on just one meeting and your impression of them, you'll probably be deceived to the point of being completely wiped out."

The child didn't say anything, just left a quiet back of his head to Lu Jinan.

Lu Jinan suddenly became interested and laughed, "You said you just got into my car so casually, and you didn't know where I was going. I know your family situation very well. If I threw you somewhere, no one would know where you went."

Wu Jincheng turned his head and looked at the beautiful and pure smile on the man's face. His clear eyes were focused on the road ahead.

"You're right. You can't judge people by appearances. I didn't expect Mr. Lu to be so naive."

"I enjoy lying to children."

Lu Jinan laughed out loud, and even 07786 held his forehead in frustration.

[See, people say you are childish]

No matter how many worlds he has passed through, his host's bad taste has not changed.

Lu Jinan smiled, glanced at the hidden red dot in the corner, and curled his lips.

It seems that this kid is not so easy to fool.

Lu Jinan smiled and said, "What I said is the truth. What if I am a bad guy? We should always be on guard, right?"

The navigation showed that the location was about five hundred meters away, so Lu Jinan stopped the car.

"Xiao Cheng, do you want to see your mother?"

Wu Jincheng's body trembled, and he looked at the house in front of him, then at him.

Lu Jinan nodded.

Wu Jincheng's fingertips turned white again, his throat became dry, and after putting down the schoolbag in his arms, he finally opened the car door.

I happened to meet a couple who had just returned and were laughing and joking.

Wu Jincheng took one look and immediately opened the car door and got in without any hesitation.

Lu Jin felt relieved and knew what was going on. "Why don't you go down and see her?"

"There's nothing much to say. Let's go."

That being said, Lu Jinan's eyes were glued to the young woman when he saw the child.

Lu Jinan sighed. Each and every one of them were awkward kids.

He got out of the car and heard the anxious voices of children from inside.

Wu Jincheng watched him walk towards his mother. He wanted to get out of the car and hold him back, but he was afraid that she would see him if he got out.

Finally, he watched the man come forward and talk to them harmoniously. The husband next to the woman patted her shoulder, then left her side and walked to the flower bed beside the courtyard not far away to wait.

Lu Jinan talked with the woman for a long time. Wu Jincheng looked through the car window and saw that the woman was covering her face with her hands and must be crying.

He felt a little uncomfortable, but the moment the woman turned her head, Wu Jincheng immediately slid down from the seat.

I don’t know how long he hid, but when Lu Jinan came back, he found the child curled up under the seat like a little mouse, not moving at all.

"Get up, the people are leaving."

"What... did you say..." He hugged his knees and still didn't get up. His eyes were wandering around blankly, unable to find a direction to focus.

"I briefly explained your family's situation, and then she kept apologizing to me. She said she didn't tell you the truth, didn't take you with her, and made a mess of your home."

"He said it's normal that you don't want to see her because she doesn't know how to face you now."

Wu Jincheng's eyes were slightly red, he lowered his head and turned it to the side, choking with a sneer, "Oh, what's the point of saying sorry."

"You said it so nicely, but you still didn't tell me anything. You left without even asking me for it."

A hint of cruelty flashed between his eyebrows, "That's right, if I explained all this, she wouldn't be able to find another employer so quickly even with me."

Wu Jincheng sniffed, and Lu Jinan handed him a pack of tissues.

"How could she not know my situation? It's just that she doesn't want to think about it and doesn't want to help me. She finally escaped from this home, but what about me!" As he spoke, his voice gradually rose and his emotions became more and more amplified.

He looked at Lu Jinan with red eyes, "Every week when I come home, my father grabs my collar and asks me if I'm his child. He then takes a bottle and smashes it down on me."

He pointed in the direction of his left shoulder and said in a deep voice, "He called me a bastard."

"I don't believe she hasn't thought about it." He gritted his teeth, and all the grievances and unwillingness he had felt in the past came flooding back, pouring down his face like tears.

"Now it seems that she just doesn't want to take me away." Wu Jincheng lowered his hands weakly, his chest constantly calming down.

Lu Jinan patted his back and said that it was impossible for his emotions not to be affected. He felt depressed and there seemed to be something blocking his throat. He couldn't speak and didn't know what to say.

"Get in, fasten your seat belt, and uncle will take you home."

"I don't have a home."

"If you like, your uncle's home will be your home from now on."

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