Chapter 24 (2/2)

The man took a glance at Tang Tang. When he saw it was an ugly woman, the man revealed a fed-up expression and pulled the woman to leave.

Tang Tang immediately let out a breath in relief. She prayed in her heart that she will never meet another “friend” like that.

After washing her hands, Tang Tang turned to leave the bathroom, but when she turned around, she saw a pretty young woman staring at her. It appeared that she had been standing and staring at Tang Tang for some time.

Tang Tang had seen this woman before. The young woman was part of the group of four that Tang Tang met at the restaurant with Ji Yan last time. Tang Tang had felt from the first time that the young woman seemed to know her.

But according to the attitude the group had for Ji Yan, Tang Tang had some misgivings and planned to leave directly. Who would have thought that when she walked past, the young woman would speak to her, “Tang Tang, I’m very happy you’re no longer passing your days muddle-headed.”

Tang Tang paused her steps. As she thought, this person knew her. Seeing that Tang Tang wasn’t going to pay her any attention, the woman said hastily, “Tang Tang, can you listen to me for a bit. Mother is sick. You should go and visit her.”

Mother? Whose mother? What relationship does the original owner actually have with this woman?

Seeing that Tang Tang wasn’t going to respond, the woman let out a complicated expression and said quietly, “Tang Tang, I know you resent me for snatching your things and resent how mother and father favour me. But apart from Shi Yue, I never planned on snatching anything that belonged to you. If you didn’t do something like that, father and mother wouldn’t have treated you like that …” The woman paused at this point. It was like she knew it was pointless to continue the topic. Instead, she changed the topic, “No matter what, you’re mother’s biological child. You should visit her since she’s sick. I believe she would be happy to see you.”

Tang Tang got confused as she listened to the woman. She couldn’t figure out the situation, but Tang Tang understood that the original owner had some sort of grudge with the woman and her so-called parents. Regardless of the situation, Tang Tang couldn’t rashly agree to see some “mother.”

So Tang Tang’s only option was to silently walk past the woman.

As she watched Tang Tang’s retreating figure, a complex look flashed across the woman’s eyes.

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For the next day, Tang Tang kept thinking about the young woman’s words. No matter how long she thought, Tang Tang couldn’t come up with the reason for the grudge. She originally wanted to ask Ji Yan as he might know the answer, but the minute she picked up the phone, she would put it down again.

Nevermind. Just let it go. It’s better if she doesn’t ask. It would be bad if Bao Bao’s daddy became unhappy. She had a feeling that the situation was not simple.

If Bao Bao’s daddy wanted to tell her, he would have said something at the restaurant last time. Since he hasn’t mentioned anything, it was clear that he didn’t want to speak about it. Then she shouldn’t ask either. The most important thing was for her to live her days well.

When Ji Xiao Zhuo saw Tang Tang holding the phone with a confused expression, he misunderstood and pulled on Tang Tang’s sleeve as he asked, “Mummy, do you want to call daddy? Do you miss daddy?”

Tang Tang gathered her thoughts and got embarrassed. She waved her hand, “No, no, mummy didn’t miss daddy.”

Ji Xiao Zhuo pointed at Tang Tang’s phone screen, “You obviously wanted to call daddy. Mummy, you don’t need to feel embarrassed. Truthfully, I miss daddy as well. He has been gone for so many days.”

Tang Tang didn’t know how to explain.

Ji Xiao Zhuo hurriedly ran to get his tablet and sat in Tang Tang’s embrace. He operated the tablet familiarly and sent Ji Yan a voice message, “Daddy, daddy, it’s Xiao Zhuo. Mummy and I both miss you. Can you do a video call with me?”

Tang Tang didn’t mind the little one including her in as well, but when did she say she missed his daddy? What would his daddy think? Ah, she felt embarrassed now that she thought about it.

With a red face, Tang Tang thought about how to remedy the situation but who knew that Ji Yan had already heard the message. He sent a video call request, and Ji Xiao Zhuo instantly accepted the call before Tang Tang could react. Xiao Zhuo happily greeted Ji Yan when the call connected, “Daddy!”

Ji Yan’s face appeared on the screen. Tang Tang smiled stiffly and greeted him as well, “Husband.” At the same time, she secretly observed Ji Yan’s expression. It looked like he didn’t pay much attention to what Ji Xiao Zhuo had previously said.

Tang Tang quietly let out of breath.

Ji Xiao Zhuo didn’t notice Tang Tang’s nervousness at all. He carried on chatting and happily shared his day with Ji Yan, “Daddy, daddy, let me tell you, mummy made some pastries for Auntie Ji Yue, and she liked them so much. There was also a pair of shoes. Auntie Ji Yue liked those as well and said mummy is amazing!” The little one’s face was filled with pride.

“Really.” Ji Yan glanced at Tang Tang and went along with Xiao Zhuo, “Really amazing.”

Tang Tang’s face went red as she explained embarrassedly, “It’s not that good. Bao Bao is exaggerating.”

Ji Xiao Zhuo puffed his chest, “No, mummy is really amazing.”

Currently, Ji Xiao Zhuo was his mummy’s superfan because everything that Tang Tang made was delicious. To a glutton, a person who made delicious food was the most charming.

Tang Tang covered her face. Seeing that she couldn’t stop Ji Xiao Zhuo from singing her praises, Tang Tang could only thicken her face and listen to Xiao Zhuo.

When Ji Xiao Zhuo finished speaking, Ji Yan looked towards Tang Tang and said, “The housing application was approved. We have an apartment.”

“It’s been approved?” Tang Tang was pleasantly surprised. She didn’t expect the application would be approved so fast. So this meant they could move in soon?

Ji Yan nodded, “But there is no furniture in the apartment. I will take some time off and buy all the necessities for the apartment. Once everything has been sorted, I will come and bring you and Xiao Zhuo over.”

Understanding the situation, Ji Xiao Zhuo instantly cheered, “Does this mean mummy and I can live with you every day once everything is ready?”

Ji Yan smiled as he nodded.

“Then when will things be ready? I miss you a lot, daddy.” Ji Xiao Zhuo wanted to be with his daddy immediately.

Ji Yan thought for a moment and gave Xiao Zhuo a specific time, “Around half a month. Daddy will bring you over in half a month.”

When Ji Xiao Zhuo heard it would be half a month, he immediately pouted, “Half a month is too long, daddy. Can’t I go tomorrow?”

“But there is nothing at home. If you come, there is nothing to eat and nowhere to sleep. How can you live?”

As he thought that there would be nothing to eat or drink, and nowhere to sleep, Ji Xiao Zhuo’s enthusiasm wilted.

Tang Tang thought it would be exhausting for Ji Yan to train and organise the house, so she tested the water and suggested, “Dear, can Xiao Zhuo and I come over first? You’re so busy already. It would be too tiring if you had to take some time to get everything for our apartment. Since Bao Bao and I have nothing to do, I can go buy the furniture and decorate the apartment while you’re busy. Everything will be sorted within two days.”

Ji Yan fell silent. Even though Tang Tang’s suggestion was a good idea, buying furniture and decorating the apartment was a large and tiring task. He never thought to pass this responsibility to Tang Tang.

Since there was a chance for Xiao Zhuo to go early, he quickly acted spoiled as he was afraid his daddy would not agree, “Mummy and I can do a lot, daddy. I can sweep the floor and wipe the tables. Please let us come.”

“Right, right, Bao Bao is amazing. We can do anything together,” Tang Tang followed up.

Seeing the mother and son acting like this, Ji Yan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. After thinking for a moment, Ji Yan agreed, “I can’t take time off at the moment, so I can’t go and bring you two. I’ll tell Gu Zhang An to arrange someone to drive you here. You two should start packing the essential items.”

The mother and son gave each other high five once Ji Yan gave his consent. Ji Xiao Zhuo forgot about his father and ran directly back to his room to start packing.

Ji Yan could only end the video call and let the pair pack their things when he saw Tang Tang’s restless expression.