n into the ear room and almost bumped my brother's head. He was startled and quickly hugged me, muttering, "Damn, be careful! If you fall, what will your ghost husband do to me""Fu, Fu! There's someth...But Old Mrs. Wu has never had much to do with the Shen family. Years ago, when your mother was active in the social circles, she would still visit Old Mrs. Wu. Recently, Old Mrs. Wu suddenly told me that she kept dreaming of past events and felt that some of the scenes were from the Shen family's compound. She wanted to go for a walk around the Shen family's area...Old people, they are young at heart, you know. A little bit willful.

"What's the problem If she wants to go, let her go. Would the Shen family even stop people from our house" I said with a smile.

Dad chuckled: “I wanted to go with her, and by the way, pay my respects to your mother.”

When it comes to my mother, Dad won't say much, and I don't dare to ask further, afraid of bringing up his sad memories.

"I see. Just as Yu Gui and You Nan have Yin Jia taking care of things, Grandma is at home with Lan Xi, while Chen Laotou and Da Bao are watching over the shop. Nothing major should happen... I'll ask Dang Jing to keep an eye on our family."

"Well, our family is already being looked after enough. We don't want to cause trouble for others. You're much more capable now, Dad. There's just one thing I need to tell you..." Dad cleared his throat.

I sat attentively, listening intently to what my father was saying.

"Look, if I'm not home, and someone... cough... if a woman comes looking for me, don't tell her where I am. Just shoo her away." Dad looked at me seriously.

My mouth formed an O.

What's the meaning Did a woman come to see my dad

You can't just drive people away after telling them they can't say anything! This doesn't sound like a client at all.

"You, you..." I don't know what to say!

My dad has been single for so many years. If he wants to find a companion, both my brother and I would give him a thumbs up!

—— The problem is, can an average woman integrate into our family Not to mention "business" abilities, just talking about personality, if she's difficult to get along with, I'm afraid that before my brother even makes a move, Old Chen could drive her away.

Dad said awkwardly, "Kids, don't worry about adult stuff! Just remember never to reveal my whereabouts!"

I'm not a kid anymore, okay I'm in my twenties and I'm even a mom!

"...Where did you pick up this debt, then" I asked cautiously.

"Nonsense! How could I possibly have a love debt!" Dad's guilty anger flared up, but it only lasted three seconds before he softened his tone and said, "Xiao Qiao, remember this, don't tell anyone where I've gone. Just to be safe, don't tell Lao Chen or Dabao either!"

Okay, no wonder she snuck out with the old woman while my brother was away.

I'm an easygoing person, but my brother isn't necessarily.

The more my dad said this, the more curious I became about what kind of woman would come to see him. After watching him drive off with the old lady, I sat in the downstairs shop, eagerly waiting for someone to show up.

Anyway, I have to wait for my brother to come back before we can go home to see Grandpa together. I'll take this opportunity to spend more time with Lanxi.

Everyone says emperors favor their eldest sons and common people love the youngest, but I think Jiang Qiyun is very strict with his eldest son Younan, but quite permissive towards Lan Xi.

Letting go doesn't mean not caring, but rather being less strict with Lan Xi. Most of the teachings Lan Xi received were "auditory" — listening to Jiang Qiyun lecture You Nan on scriptures and treatises.

Actually, this is also the reason why the younger children in the family are more intelligent and quick-witted than the eldest, because the eldest child paves the way and acts as a trailblazer!

Besides being a little bit delicate, Lanxi is as clever and lively as her older brothers and sisters. She has also grown plump and fair under her grandmother's loving care.

Neighbors often gossip, saying I haven't gotten married and keep having children one after another. It's really helpless.

But luckily, the people in our family aren't ordinary folks. At most, they'd just whisper a few complaints behind closed doors. If we heard them say these things openly, Old Chen alone could rant for three streets.

"Miss, what are you doing today Why are you sitting here daydreaming with the young master" Old Chen asked me curiously after sweeping the garden.

"...I'm waiting for someone, but I don't know who." I rolled my eyes and called Old Chen over, whispering, "Has my dad been acting strange lately"

"The host" Old Chen frowned and thought for a while, "If I had to say something was unusual...there is."

"What move!" I thought happily inside.

"Tsk... lately, he's been dropping ranks in games and seems absent-minded. Of course, it could also be because the weather has gotten colder and his hands are numb." Old Chen smacked his lips.

"Just keep on cleaning."

》》》

From morning till dusk, I estimated that my father was probably drinking tea with the old woman at the Shen family. Still, no one came to visit.

Our shop's business on the surface is really terrible... As it is a key focus area for the Underworld, the surrounding yin energy is a bit heavier. Ordinary people naturally don't want to get close.

Passersby on the street in front of the door didn't even bother to glance.

"Sigh, I waited all day for nothing." I was bored out of my mind, watching Lan Xi holding onto the sofa and taking baby steps beside me. I'd been watching her all day.

"Waiting for business, eh" Old Chen poked his head out from the back door and said, "Hey, our family isn't short of money. This kind of business that comes knocking, we can do it or not, no one coming is more peaceful."

The moment Old Chen's words left his mouth, I saw someone standing at my doorstep.

A long-haired woman cautiously glanced at the door to my house (which didn't even have a sign). She seemed suspicious and hesitated to come in and ask.

Woman!

I immediately winked at Old Chen!

Old Man Chen stood up, wiping his hands on his apron, and walked to the door with a smile, asking: "Miss, is there anything I can help you with Don't mind our small shop, we have plenty of genuine goods here. Come in and have a look!"

"Is this Mu Chengtao's home" the woman asked in a low voice.

Oh oh oh oh! Here it comes!

I immediately pressed the teapot on the tea table. Mr. Chen, hearing the sound, instantly understood and said with a smile, "That's right, that's the name of our master. Are you a friend of our master Come in, come in!"

I wanted to give Lanxi to grandma to carry upstairs, but this little guy wouldn't let go of my collar for some reason. When the guests arrived, I couldn't insist, so I had to hold Lanxi and sit on the sofa.

"This is..." The woman looked at me, then at Lan Xi.

"My name is Mu Xiaqiao, and Mu Chengtao is my father. Is there something you need from him" I took a good look at this woman.

She looks about the same age as my dad, but she has a very good temperament. She has long, glossy black hair and sits very elegantly.

"You say you are Chengtao's daughter You've grown so much..." she smiled gently.

I couldn't help but be curious. What could a woman with such a gentle and ladylike demeanor possibly want from my father And to call him "Chengtao" so affectionately...

Ancestors say that men are not bad, women don't love, it's really reasonable. (Ancestors: I never said that.)

“What should I call you”

A word from my aunt just hangs there, I don't know if I should speak it or not.

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