At the Luo family's old residence in S City, Luo Qinlan was affectionately holding Lan Tongtong, stuffing food into her mouth and kissing her chubby cheeks, unable to get enough.
The house had been too quiet without the child's laughter these past few days, and she truly wasn't used to it. Now that the child was back, but it was Li An who brought her back, and Mo Han...
Thinking of her son, Luo Qinlan felt a pang of melancholy. She wondered when he would forgive her.
"Grandma~ Tongtong is starting school soon, but Tongtong doesn't want to go so quickly!"
Luo Qinlan looked down to see her granddaughter's face, even more worried than hers, and she couldn't help but chuckle, tapping her little nose.
"But all the other children are going, shouldn't we go too? Besides, there are many playmates at school."
Hearing Luo Qinlan's words, Lan Tongtong mumbled softly, "But... Tongtong just wants Big Brother to play with her..."
Luo Qinlan wasn't sure if she heard, she glanced at the sofa opposite them. The two little ones sat on either side, silent.
Her mother had been visiting the Ling family frequently these past few days, and Hong Yi had gone to the company. She was alone at home. Now, with the three little treasures back...
Luo Qinlan's pupils flickered. She thought of something and immediately lowered her head. "Tongtong, you're starting school soon, and you didn't get to relax during the holiday. How about Grandma takes you all on a trip?"
Lan Tongtong blinked her big eyes and glanced at the opposite side. "Are the brothers going?"
Luo Qinlan immediately understood. She had the same idea. Le Xuan was always quiet and liked to stay in his room, making everyone in the family anxious. Even Jing Xuan couldn't give a definite answer.
So, she wanted to take Jing Xuan out for a change of scenery. Perhaps the outside world would broaden his horizons and offer different perspectives.
With this thought, Luo Qinlan immediately asked a servant to get a travel brochure from the cabinet, which contained famous scenic spots from various countries and popular nearby attractions and food.
She took it and handed it directly to the little figure with his head down opposite her. "Le Xuan, your sister wants to go out and play. See if you can find a suitable place?"
Lan Le Xuan showed no intention of taking it, not even moving his head.
Luo Qinlan's heart ached. When she first met this child, he was very lively. Her mother had even said that the first time she saw him was in Mo Han's office, and he was hiding under his bed.
She had found it hilarious at the time. Later, she learned that Le Xuan had helped his brother steal hair...
The joy of those times seemed like yesterday. Months had passed, and Le Xuan's speech impediment showed no signs of improvement...
Just then, a fair little hand naturally reached out and took the thick booklet. He lowered his head and quickly scanned through it, marking anything he liked.
Anyone who knew the preferences of the three children would know that they leaned towards Lan Tongtong and Lan Le Xuan's tastes.
Luo Qinlan immediately sprang into action. Soon, their luggage was packed, and the four of them, along with a horde of bodyguards, departed.
Just before stepping into the car, Luo Qinlan suddenly turned back and asked, "Has the person arrived?"
A bodyguard behind her replied immediately, "The person is almost here, and our people are preparing to pick them up."
Luo Qinlan nodded slightly and added, "After she's picked up, let her rest well."
"Yes." With the madam's instructions, Jian You's days here would be worry-free, and it was unlikely anyone would dare to trouble her.
Soon, two cars, one after the other, drove off in the same direction.
...
At the airport, as a clear and mechanical female voice announced, passengers disembarked one after another. A man of medium height, carrying a suitcase, glanced around and then headed for the restroom.
Concurrently, a neatly dressed woman also emerged. She touched her stomach and decided to find a place to sit and eat something.
Besides, the gentleman had said they would send someone to pick her up.
Jian You took a big bite of the soft, fragrant, glutinous bread with fruit bits in her hand.
The things provided by the Mr. and Mrs. were truly delicious. She had become quite gluttonous lately.
"Little one, are you alone? Your family..."
An aunt saw a little boy walking towards them alone and thought he had gotten lost from his family. As she was about to ask, a tall, strong man immediately stepped forward to stop her approach.
The bodyguard's fierce gaze made the woman retreat sheepishly.
Jian You could tell at a glance that this man was a trained fighter. His muscles were likely well-developed, and his strength... decent.
"All of you, leave! If you don't move further away, I won't be polite!"
Because of the child's cuteness, many people were unconsciously drawn to him. Seeing this, the bodyguard immediately began to drive them away, clearing a large circle until...
"Move aside! Did you hear me?"
Jian You didn't even look at him. She showed the empty wrapper in her hand and gestured towards the trash can by the public restroom.
The bodyguard, unconcerned, hastily prepared to push her aside. Unexpectedly, she... dodged.
Jian You naturally wouldn't fight him; her injuries hadn't healed yet.
So, she walked away without paying the bodyguard any mind. He frowned, gave a look to his companion, who immediately pursued her. She was the only one who dared to ignore them like this.
The little boy, however, extended his hand. Although his arms were short, when he made a move, no one dared to ignore him.
"Young Master, she doesn't understand the rules..."
Before the bodyguard could speak, the little boy lowered his head and walked towards the restroom. With him acting this way, the bodyguard naturally stopped causing trouble and merely shot the woman a fierce glare.
After discarding the trash, Jian You started walking back, checking if the person had arrived...
The two groups, moving in opposite directions, did not notice their surroundings until they brushed past each other...
A pleasant, light fragrance wafted over.
The little boy frowned. This scent...
He immediately turned around, grabbed the woman, and quickly moved in front of her. He quickly looked up at her, but it was a disappointment. It was a strange face, not... her.
Yet, he seemed entranced, unable to snap out of it, and his little hand remained firmly clasped.
Jian You stopped when the little boy grabbed her. She casually looked down, and at that glance, she froze.
This child, where did she feel she had seen him before? And for some reason... the feeling, Jian You couldn't help but feel a bit agitated. These inexplicable feelings seemed to have been appearing recently, leaving her bewildered.
Just as she was about to pull his little hand away to get past, she unexpectedly met a pair of dull eyes, and she felt a pang of reluctance. These complex emotions surged violently. Finally, Jian You took off her backpack and took out a small piece of candy.
"Here you go. Let go, I have to go."