C81 (2/2)

”Is Uncle Wu looking for me because of something?” Xu Chencan asked tentatively.

Before he said too much, he wouldn't reveal his purpose for coming today.

Hearing Xu Chencan's reminder, Uncle Wu remembered his purpose in coming to find her. His expression was a little uncertain as he asked uncomfortably, ”I just want to ask about your mother. Why did you stop contacting us after she left?”

”I'm not very clear about my mother's situation. I'm afraid I can't help Uncle Wu.” Xu Chencan said apologetically, her eyes fixed on Uncle Wu. She felt that there might be a problem with this matter.

Uncle Wu lowered his eyes in disappointment and sighed. He looked out the window and said, ”She left for more than twenty years. I'm afraid she has already forgotten about us.”

Looking at his retreating back, Xu Chencan had a complicated look on his face as he pondered on how he should proceed.

But before she could ask, Uncle Wu turned around and looked around cautiously before whispering, ”I think there might be a problem with your mother running away.”

”She left herself.” Xu Chencan tried his best to look calm, even smiling as if he did not believe Wu Zhangkong's words.

Perhaps it was due to the reaction he had received earlier that Uncle Wu wasn't angry.

He was silent for a while, then began to recall his memories.

”At that time, she had just had you, and was not having a very good time with the Xu Family. We thought that she was just feeling depressed after delivery and did not think too much about it, but who would have thought that she would actually leave silently afterwards? This is completely not her style.”

Uncle Wu frowned slightly. He was still conflicted over why she had left that day.

On the other hand, Xu Chencan started to get nervous. She suddenly had a conjecture, but she did not dare to say it.

”Uncle Wu, you said that my mother left without a sound. However, those who knew about this matter all those years ago didn't know that my mother …” She didn't finish her sentence. Presumably, Uncle Wu could understand her as well.

”Impossible.” Uncle Wu immediately retorted, his expression turning unsightly.

At that time, your mother was so good, with only that scum in her eyes, how could she have taken a fancy to another man? Furthermore, your mother has no power or influence, so how could it be easy for her to leave River City? Uncle Wu immediately refuted.

That's right, it was not as simple as it is now. Xu Chencan suddenly realized something and looked at Uncle Wu with a profound look in her eyes.

She was in no hurry to speak. Instead, she carefully observed Uncle Wu, wanting to see from his eyes if his words were true or false.

After a while, Uncle Wu came back to his senses, looking at Xu Chencan with a serious expression.

”Little girl, although many years have passed since your mother's incident, and you might have some resentment towards her, you have to know that your mother has you in her heart. She is not an irresponsible woman.” Uncle Wu said righteously. It seemed that he trusted Chen Jingyuan a lot.

On the other hand, Xu Chencan felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. If she really did love him, how could she have left after her grandfather had left and left after recounting such nonsense?

Seeing Xu Chencan in a daze, Uncle Wu sighed and left without another word.

As soon as he left, Chu Lingyu walked over to her, leaving the people she was talking to.

”How is it?” Chu Lingyu caressed her hair and asked with concern.

Xu Chencan shook her head in disappointment. She took a glance behind Chu Lingyu, and upon seeing that someone was looking her way, she immediately mustered up her courage.

”He thinks Chen Jingyuan left for another reason.” Xu Chencan exhaled and said weakly.

She had been in a stalemate with Uncle Wu for so long, yet he was still unable to come up with anything. This made her feel like she had failed.

However, Chu Lingyu did not think much of it. To him, Xu Chencan being able to do this was not an easy feat.

He patted Xu Chencan on the shoulder and reminded him kindly, ”The people of the Xu Family are also here. You have to be careful.”