The two of them didn’t say a word, but just after a mont of stunned silence, they brushed past each other.
After walking a good distance away, Ning Lingyu finally said, "It’s good that we found out Zhong Zhaowei wasn’t a good match in advance, or Jia Ning would have had a horrible ti if she married into their family."
Worried about eavesdroppers, Xu Yuqing looked around before saying, "Let’s leave the past behind us and not bring it up again. Co on, let’s catch up to the kids quickly before they run out of the compound."
Ning Lingyu nodded, "Alright, I’ll drop it. But without an adult, the little ones won’t be able to get out, the guards at the gate won’t let them."
Luo Qiao said, "These kids sure can run. Look, they’re right up ahead."
Xu Yuqing called out, "Jiale, stop running off so far, we can’t keep up with you."
Yuan Jiale turned back, stuck out his tongue, and made a face, "And you’re the adults, yet you can’t even catch up with us."
Xu Yuqing laughed and scolded, "This mischievous brat’s really sothing."
Seeing the children not moving far, the three slowed down and casually walked over.
Ning Lingyu glanced at Luo Qiao, rembering that she hadn’t attended her aunt’s wedding the day before due to being on duty; in truth, she had done it on purpose, not wanting to go, but after calling ho in the evening, her mom had told her everything that happened.
Luo Qiao, feeling her cousin’s gaze, asked, "Cousin, what’s the matter?"
Ning Lingyu said softly, "About what happened yesterday, I heard it from my mom. I’m really sorry; my dad and my second uncle did go a bit too far."
Luo Qiao replied, "It’s over now, I don’t want to talk about it anymore."
Ning Lingyu spoke up faintly, "Qiaoqiao, you won’t beco distant with because of what my dad and second uncle did, will you?"
Luo Qiao turned to look at Ning Lingyu, "Of course not. You are you; they are they."
Ning Lingyu finally smiled.
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anwhile, in Boston, Emily was so excited about her son Kevin’s recent improvents that she wanted to chase after Luo Wei all the way to China. Ever since Kevin had taken the herbal pills from Luo Wei, his health had really improved a lot.
Emily directly called her parents to share the joy with them.
On the other end of the phone, Emily’s mom was also ecstatic, "Since the dicine is beneficial for Kevin, you have to maintain a good relationship. As you said, they are only in Boston for their studies. Make sure you get their contact info and address the next ti you see them."
"I will, Mom. They will be returning in a dozen days or so. Maybe Kevin will fully recover before she leaves."
"That’s wonderful. Make sure to thank them properly, and rember this favor in your heart."
"Yes, and I’m thinking my own health might improve too. Traditional Chinese dicine is truly amazing."
"Emily, my dear, I’m happy for you, and I hope it really does improve your health."
"Will do, Mom."
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When Luo Qiao and the others returned to the Yuan Family’s ho with the children, the al was ready. With more people at the Yuan Family now, they had to set up three tables to seat everyone. Yuan Jiaming carried the recuperating Song Huizhen down the stairs.
Song Huizhen’s face turned red, and although it was sowhat embarrassing to be carried by her son, she also felt a warm heart.
The children, having played a while and gotten familiar, insisted on sitting together. Yuan Le, although young in age but high in seniority, really knew how to take care of others, often helping his nieces and nephews get food. Old Master Yuan occasionally nodded, clearly pleased.
Jing Mingrui was very attentive, always helping Jia Ning get her favorite food from far across the table, taking care to every detail, which highly satisfied the Yuan Family mbers.
Lu Yichen quietly placed peeled shrimp in front of Luo Qiao, and occasionally fed so to the children too. It was clear he did this often and with ease.
Tiong Shulan teased her sons, "You guys should learn from Yichen and Mingrui, how to treat your wives better. Look at what they’re doing."
All her sons then turned to look at Yuan Weihan, the patriarch, with Yuan Jiaxing smiling and saying, "Dad, co on. Mom’s making it pretty clear, you better step up and show it."
Even while making fun of their dad, they didn’t forget to serve food to their wives sitting beside them.
Yuan Weicheng actually did put so food into Tiong Shulan’s bowl, then turned to scold his youngest son with a smile, "Look who’s talking! Your mom’s words are aid at you. You should be more attentive, especially since your wife’s pregnant."
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