The next day, Sheng Shuwan woke up and found her mother sitting by the bed.

"Baby, you're awake. Here, have some water to soothe your throat." Sheng's mother handed Sheng Shuwan a glass of warm water. "Xiao Mu said you were only wearing a dress when he saw you yesterday. How can you be so careless about your health..."

After her mother talked on and on, Sheng Shuwan's eyes slowly welled up with tears: "Mom, can I still call you Mom from now on?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? If you don't call me Mom, what do you call me? Are you grown up now and don't want to acknowledge Mom anymore because you think Mom is nagging?"

"Mom, I'm so afraid you won't want me anymore," Sheng Shuwan sobbed.

Sheng's mother hugged Sheng Shuwan tightly, her eyes also a little red. "Even when you're seventy or eighty years old, you'll always be Mommy's baby. You must never run out without saying anything again like yesterday. You really scared Mommy to death."

"What about Dad and my brother? Will they abandon me? I've been impersonating your biological daughter for 18 years. Now that she's back, do I have to go back to my original home too?" Sheng Shuwan couldn't stop her tears.

“Who said that? You are your mother’s daughter, the daughter of the Sheng family. Where else do you think you can go? How could your father and brothers abandon you? They were frantic when they found out you ran away from home yesterday. They were worried about you when they found out you were at Xiao Mu’s house. Your second brother was even thinking of coming over. They got up early this morning and are all out now.”

Sheng Shuwan smiled through her tears. Her mother gently wiped away her tears and said, "Alright, don't cry. Wanwan will always be the eldest daughter of the Sheng family."

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Sheng Shuyi's voice came from outside: "Mom, is Wanwan awake yet? Can we come in?"

Seeing Sheng Shuwan nod, Madam Sheng said, "Come in."

Sheng Shuyi led the way in, followed closely by Sheng Jinyi and her father, with Lin Mushi arriving last. As soon as they entered, they saw their beloved child, whom they usually doted on, looking pale, with slightly red eyes, and hesitant, seemingly uneasy. Their hearts ached for him.

Sheng Shuyi deliberately said, "What, you don't recognize your second brother after just one night?"

Only then did they see Sheng Shuwan seem to wake from a dream, her eyes immediately filled with tears, and she softly called out, "Dad, eldest brother, second brother, I'm sorry for making you worry."

"It's good that you're alright. Dad will always be your dad. Remember that." These were Sheng's father's words.

"Don't run away from home over every little thing in the future. Your older brother is here for you." This was Sheng Jinyi.

“Wanwan, that’s not very kind of you. Your second brother always dotes on you so much, and you ran away from home without even telling him first. Don’t do that again.” This was Sheng Shuyi.

"Okay, I know, I won't do it again." Sheng Shuwan smiled at them again.

Standing far to the side, separated by the three men of the Sheng family, Lin Mushi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the smile on Sheng Shuwan's face. His eyes were full of smiles, wishing that his Wanwan would always keep smiling like this.

"Alright, let's pack up and go home. Thank you so much, Xiao Mu, for your help yesterday. Next time you visit my house, I'll make sure you get a good welcome." Mrs. Sheng said goodbye to Lin Mu.

"Why don't we let Wanwan have breakfast before going back? There's no rush." ​​Lin Mushi said, gesturing to the housekeeper to hand out the warm breakfast from the kitchen. "I made some yam porridge this morning, Wanwan, have some to warm your stomach first."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Mushi saw Sheng Shuwan's eyes light up as she reached out and took the drink: "Is it the one from before? I want it, I want it! Mom, let's go back later." Then she buried her head in her drink.

"Okay, then let Wanwan finish eating first." Sheng's mother patted Sheng Shuwan's head. "Take your time, no rush."

Sheng Shuyi smirked: "Is it that delicious?"

“It’s super delicious, Second Brother, you should try some too.” Sheng Shuwan replied when she had a moment.

The butler, noticing this, poured another bowl, which Lin Mushi took and handed to Sheng Shuyi: "Second Brother Sheng, have a bowl too."

"I don't want to," Sheng Shuyi said, crossing her arms in refusal.

"Second Brother, you should try it! It'll definitely suit your taste," Sheng Shuwan strongly recommended.

"Alright, since you're begging me like this, I'll reluctantly give it a try for you." Sheng Shuyi took it with feigned nonchalance, took a bite, and her eyes lit up, but she still said critically, "It's alright, I guess."

"It's really good. Second brother, try this pan-fried dumpling too, it tastes great." Sheng Shuwan handed over the chopsticks.

"Okay, I didn't eat much this morning anyway." Sheng Shuyi took the food and stuffed a bite into her mouth.

Lin Mushi said to Sheng's parents and Sheng Jinyi, "Uncle and Aunt, Brother Sheng, you must not have had breakfast yet since you came so early. You were worried about Wanwan earlier, but now that Wanwan is awake, it's a good time to have something to eat together."

Looking at Sheng Shuyi and Sheng Shuwan, who seemed determined not to stop anytime soon, Sheng's father nodded: "Then please excuse my impertinence."

"Then let's move to the restaurant. This way, please." Lin Mushi gestured.

Sheng Jinyi, who was leaving last, shook her head as she watched Sheng Shuyi enjoying her meal. She was hopeless.

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