Upon hearing Shen Xiaoyan's stern tone, Yi Zhiye knew he couldn't keep it a secret any longer.
But why hadn't Shen Xiaoyan mentioned it before?
As Yi Zhiye was still wondering and about to ask directly, Shen Xiaoyan said, "This is the su crystals you wanted. Now quickly take us away."
As Yi Zhiye spoke, ten white crystals appeared in his outstretched palm.
Shen Xiaoyan curiously examined the small crystals in Yi Zhiye's hand. She seemed to feel the fluctuation of spiritual power coming from them.
Although she really wanted to observe them carefully, this was clearly not the right place.
Suppressing her curiosity, Shen Xiaoyan said, "You've already given me what I wanted, hurry and take us there."
Even though the su crystals were already clutched in the little boy's hand, he still couldn't believe it.
He should have known the principle of taking someone's money and resolving their troubles.
Since he had received the reward he wanted, the little boy no longer delayed and led Shen Xiaoyan and the others towards the city.
"Zui Xiao Lou isn't far. It should take about half an hour to get there on foot."
The little boy walked ahead, telling Shen Xiaoyan and the others as he went.
When Shen Xiaoyan first heard the little boy say it wasn't far, her expression softened considerably.
But upon learning that they still had to walk for half an hour, Shen Xiaoyan's expression became so grim it could drip water.
If it were just walking, she wouldn't be afraid.
What she feared was any delay. By the time they reached Zui Xiao Lou, Dan Huangling might have already left.
The thought of possibly missing her three children again made Shen Xiaoyan's expression turn a little frantic.
Seeing Shen Xiaoyan like this, not only Zheng Wei, but even the most optimistic Lu Taobao, felt a pang of sympathy.
Since ancient times, those who caused the separation of mothers and children were the most detestable.
Thinking this, Lu Taobao quickly walked a few steps forward, pulled the boy who was about to continue walking, and said, "I'll carry you, and you can guide us. This way, we'll move faster."
The little boy seemed surprised by Lu Taobao's words.
After observing Lu Taobao from head to toe, the little boy attributed it to him being foolish and strong.
With Lu Taobao carrying him, the little boy instantly felt relaxed.
After pointing the direction, all he had to do was to steady himself while Lu Taobao hurried on, not to be thrown off.
Shen Xiaoyan and the others naturally understood Lu Taobao's intentions. Although Lu Taobao said nothing, Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei silently kept it in mind.
Perhaps due to the deep obsession in their hearts, their journey was truly aided by divine power.
The journey that should have taken half an hour was completed in just a quarter of an hour.
Shen Xiaoyan looked up at the magnificent restaurant in front of her. The words "Zui Xiao Lou" seemed incredibly familiar in her eyes, like returning to a long-lost home.
At the entrance, the little boy asked Lu Taobao to put him down. "I've brought you here. We'll meet again."
Looking at the little boy's潇洒 departing figure, Shen Xiaoyan felt a sense of melancholy.
She wondered if Ruan Ruan and the other two would be like this little adult in a few years.
Thinking this, Shen Xiaoyan's expression became somewhat pensive.
Zheng Wei, who was walking towards the entrance, noticed Shen Xiaoyan wasn't following and immediately turned back to check on her.
"Mimi, what are you thinking about?"
Shen Xiaoyan snapped back to reality, "It's nothing, let's go."
As she spoke, Shen Xiaoyan walked over to Zheng Wei, linked her arm with his, and they entered Zui Xiao Lou together.
The main hall of Zui Xiao Lou, like the exterior, was decorated in a dazzling and magnificent manner, appearing exceptionally high-class.
At least in Da Chu, Shen Xiaoyan had never seen any restaurant that could compare to Zui Xiao Lou.
If ordinary people from small places had entered, they would have been startled by the atmosphere right at the entrance.
But Shen Xiaoyan and the others were either experienced like Yi Zhiye and Na Muzhong, who entered with their eyes straight ahead, unfazed by the splendor before them.
Or like Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei, who were focused on finding Dan Huangling and the others quickly and only glanced at everything without deep thought.
Only Lu Taobao, out of curiosity and his habit as a businessman for many years, immediately estimated the value of everything within the first moment.
Naturally, he was estimating in terms of money.
Even so, the results were astonishing to Shen Xiaoyan and the others.
"You all look quite unfamiliar. You must have just arrived in Yingcheng, right?"
As a voice spoke, Shen Xiaoyan and the others saw a portly man walk out from behind the counter.
Although his words were spoken with a smile and sounded pleasant, Shen Xiaoyan could still feel his scrutiny.
"Boss, we're looking for someone."
Zheng Wei didn't want to waste time. Since they had found the place, if they let the person slip away again, he might as well die.
Upon hearing Zheng Wei say he was looking for someone, the boss was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "May I ask who you are looking for and for what reason? We do not allow any trouble in Zui Xiao Lou."
Zheng Wei let out a light laugh, "You worry too much, boss. I'm looking for my mother."
The boss was stunned.
Did they look like they were looking for their mother?
Just as the boss was about to say something else, three children suddenly ran down the stairs from the other side.
The three children, one girl and two boys, though only about two years old, ran very steadily.
Moreover, the three little ones had fair skin, were exquisitely beautiful, and all had bright smiles on their faces as they ran towards Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei.
"Father, Mother, you've finally come."
As these words rang in Shen Xiaoyan's ears, she had already picked up Ruan Ruan.
Without any surprise, these words were spoken by Ruan Ruan.
But...
Ruan Ruan was not even two years old, and she hadn't been apart from her for more than a month.
She remembered clearly that Ruan Ruan could only say a few simple words or phrases before; she couldn't even form connected sentences like this.
How could she have improved so rapidly in such a short time?
"Ruan Ruan, where's your grandmother?"
While Shen Xiaoyan was hugging Ruan Ruan and showering her with affection, Zheng Wei directly asked the crucial question.
Ruan Ruan turned her head and looked at the serious expression on Zheng Wei's face, finding it a little strange.
"What's wrong with Father?"
Ruan Ruan's expression was slightly bewildered, and her voice was soft and sweet, like pearls falling onto a jade plate in Shen Xiaoyan's ears.
Even Zheng Wei, seeing his daughter like this, couldn't help but want to smile.
In fact, he did smile.
Although he was very angry and wanted to see Kong Huangwei immediately to ask why she had taken the children without permission and led them to Sheng Ling Continent.