The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

He said gently, "Mengmeng~ It's okay if you lose the ring or if it breaks, as long as you're happy."

Gu Shiyu and Gu Yinshen exchanged a glance, their hearts tightening.

Both of them understood that the jade thumb ring was a symbol of the Xie family, and its value lay not only in its material aspects but also in its symbolism of family heritage.

Xie Beiling, however, didn't care at all, putting Mengmeng's happiness first.

Mengmeng didn't understand the meaning behind this, and continued to smile innocently.

"Thank you, Uncle Ling! It's so beautiful, I love it!"

Gu Shiyu sighed softly, looking at his sister with a complicated expression.

He knew Mengmeng was innocent, but he also felt a protective instinct towards her pure heart.

After that, everyone thought Xie Beiling would leave.

As a result, he sent his luggage over, intending to stay at the Gu family's house permanently, and even joked that he would move the medical research institute to the Gu family's house.

Gu Shiyu could no longer hold back and gritted his teeth, saying:

"Uncle Ling, you really should go."

The veins on his forehead bulged, and he couldn't hide the jealousy on his face.

Mengmeng noticed her brother's unhappiness and quickly ran over to hug Xie Beiling's arm, sweetly pleading with him:

"Uncle Ling, there will be other opportunities to come. Flowers and plants will wither if they stay away from the spiritual spring for too long, so remember to bring them back every three days to soak in it!"

After hearing this, Xie Beiling, though reluctant, still agreed.

Looking at the radiant divine flowers and herbs in his hand, his heart burned with passion for academic research.

He was determined to uncover the magical secrets of these flowers and plants and save the person he had been unable to cure.

The Gu family members stood in front of the door to see Xie Beiling off.

Mengmeng waved her little hand sweetly and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Goodbye, Uncle Ling~ Mengmeng will miss you~"

Xie Beiling's heart almost melted as he looked at the little dumpling with doting eyes.

"Uncle will miss you too. Remember to take good care of your little butterfly!"

"I will come back in three days."

Mengmeng nodded, watching Xie Beiling get into the car with reluctance.

"The person is gone, what's the point of looking?"

Gu Shiyu rolled his eyes at Xie Beiling's car, then arrogantly took Mengmeng's hand and led her back.

"Hmm~ Brother, don't be jealous~ Uncle Ling is very interesting, but you are the most amazing and handsome!"

With a soft, cute smile, she leaned closer and tugged at Gu Shiyu's sleeve, acting all coquettish.

"Dad and brother are my favorite people!"

Looking at her sincere little face, Gu Shiyu's displeasure dissipated considerably.

The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, still carrying a hint of arrogance, but her eyes had softened.

"Well, of course."

Gu Shiyu looked down at her, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible tenderness.

"Are you lonely being home alone today? Do you want to go to kindergarten and play and learn with your friends?"

Mengmeng stopped, looked up and thought for a moment, then tugged at Gu Shiyu's sleeve with her little hand and answered softly:

“When I was in the orphanage, I had a lot of friends to play with, and I was very happy. Now, well, I do feel a little lonely.”

Gu Shiyu looked at the sparkle in her big eyes and felt a slight tremor in his heart.

He patted her head and continued, "So, does Mengmeng want to go to kindergarten?"

Mengmeng nodded seriously: "I can go to kindergarten! But... I miss the children at the orphanage and Grandma Director a little."

Her voice trailed off as she cautiously asked, "Brother, can I go back to see Grandma?"

Gu Shiyu's eyes softened slightly, and he nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I'll take you back this weekend when I have time."

Upon hearing this, Mengmeng's eyes lit up instantly, and she jumped up and down happily.

Seeing this, Gu Shiyu continued to ask, "If you have any other little wishes, feel free to tell your brother."

"Whether it's what you want to eat, where you want to go, or what you want to buy, I'll make it happen for you."

With a cute little face, she thought about it seriously for a moment, then smiled sweetly and said, "Let me think about it, and I'll tell you tomorrow, okay!"

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Lujia

Sweetie lay on the dreamy princess bed, surrounded by soft pink gauze curtains that seemed to be surrounded by clouds.

The white bed frame, carved with rose patterns and trimmed with gold, adds a touch of luxury and fairytale charm.

The crystal chandelier cast a soft glow, reflecting off the pink walls and shimmering like starlight.

At this moment, Sweetie seemed to have truly become a sparkling little princess.

at this time,

Lu Rongsheng entered her room, inquired about her well-being for a while, and then asked in a low voice:

"Mengmeng, do you have a twin sister?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Tian's heart started beating faster.

Why did the eldest son of the Lu family suddenly ask such a question? Did he discover something?

Sweetie tried her best to remain calm, putting on a pitiful and helpless look, her voice weak: "Brother... I don't know if I have a twin sister. I... I was abandoned at birth, and no one has ever told me... if I have a sister..."

Looking at Tian Tian's innocent eyes, Lu Rongsheng felt a pang of pity.

I immediately felt guilty, realizing I had been too hasty.

He apologized softly, "I'm sorry, Mengmeng, I shouldn't have asked you that kind of question."

Sweetie lowered her eyelids, pretending to be wronged and sad.

Although she was panicked inside, she appeared remarkably calm on the surface.

Lu Rongsheng sighed, stood up, and seemed to have dispelled his doubts.

But then he remembered something else and asked in a low voice, "By the way, Mengmeng, besides you, are there any other girls named Mengmeng in the orphanage?"

Sweetie's heart sank, but she remained calm and shook her head with a pure and innocent expression.

"No, I'm the only cute one. Brother, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Her voice was gentle and harmless.

Lu Rongsheng was somewhat disappointed, frowning as she muttered to herself, "Perhaps, I really did see things wrong..."

Lu Rongsheng's questioning made Tiantian feel uneasy.

I misread it...

Did Lu Rongsheng see Mengmeng?!

No. It can't be!

Sweetie firmly believes that Mengmeng must still be in the orphanage.

She thought to herself that even if Mengmeng were adopted, she would never be able to live as well as she was now living in the richest family.

She is now the youngest daughter of the Lu family, the richest family in the world, and enjoys a luxurious life with caring family members. She is no longer a lamb to be slaughtered.

Sweetie believes she is the luckiest person, and Mengmeng, no matter where she is, can never surpass her current status and privileged life.

Lu Rongsheng silently observed Tian Tian's expression, but couldn't find a single flaw.

"Sorry to bother you, Mengmeng, go to sleep."

Just as he was about to leave, Lu's mother, Xie Qingyi, came in with a cup of hot milk.

When Xie Qingyi saw Tiantian lying obediently on the bed, she immediately showed her motherly tenderness.

"My little darling, come on, have some milk before you go to sleep."

She sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking Tian Tian's hair.

Sweetie threw herself into Xie Qingyi's arms, her eyes blurry with tears as she recounted her grievances.

"Mommy, sob sob~ My brother just asked me about my past, which reminded me that I'm an orphan..."

Her voice was filled with sorrow and helplessness, as if those years of loneliness and despair were replaying in her mind.

Xie Qingyi looked at Tian Tian in her arms, her brows furrowed with heartache.

He gently patted her back and coaxed her tenderly, "My little darling, don't be sad. Don't think about the past anymore."

You are now a member of the Lu family; you are no longer a lonely child.

Xie Qingyi raised her head and looked at Lu Rongsheng reproachfully.

"Don't talk about these things anymore! Mengmeng is already our family, she's your sister! Don't bring up the past hurts again."

Helpless at his mother's scolding, Lu Rongsheng could only apologize in a low voice.

"I'm sorry, Mengmeng. I didn't mean to hurt you. I will never ask again."

Xie Qingyi tenderly wiped away the tears from the corners of Tian Tian's eyes and said softly, "Don't cry, Mengmeng. Now you have a dad, mom, brother, and sister. We will protect you and won't let you suffer anymore."

Sweetie looked comforted, nodded slightly, and hugged Xie Qingyi tightly.

After Xie Qingyi coaxed Tiantian to sleep, she went out of the room, where Lu Rongsheng was waiting for her.

Seeing his serious expression, Xie Qingyi asked with concern, "Son, what's wrong? Why did you suddenly ask Mengmeng such a strange question? Don't you like your little sister Mengmeng very much? Why would you ask such a hurtful question?"

Lu Rongsheng frowned, explaining with a conflicted expression:

"The European noble family, the Gu family, recently adopted a little girl, about the same age as our Mengmeng. I saw her this morning, and she looks even more like Mengmeng in the photos than our Mengmeng does at home..."