768 A Million Times for You 130 (2/2)

He left again after dropping his son off.

An Xiaoning proceeded to bring him out to visit her godparents.

She first headed to the Gu family's home, followed by the Jin family, and, lastly, the Lin family.

Despite having already prepared herself mentally beforehand, she could not help but feel emotional when she showed up at the Lin family home again using her true identity.

”Great timing, we'll have lunch together when Shishi and Gucheng arrive later,” said Madam Lin.

An Xiaoning felt like turning the offer down, but she did not have a suitable excuse.

”Shouldn't they be coming home on the second day of the New Year instead?”

Madam Lin smiled and said, ”Well, they've decided to come home today because Gucheng has something important to attend to tomorrow. Shishi called to tell us that she wanted to invite you to the Autumn Palace to accompany her, but that didn't work out. It's great that you happen to be back today. You haven't seen each other in a long while, it's time you have a good chat and catch up with each other.”

”Alright, I was initially planning to drop by again tomorrow because I thought that they wouldn't be home until then. It's great that they're coming home today,” An Xiaoning answered with a grin.

At past eleven o'clock, the butler eagerly reported, ”Sir, Madam, they're home. Their car has arrived.”

The entire family proceeded to welcome them at the entrance.

An Xiaoning tagged along with Jin Yiheng.

She had no choice but to go with the flow. However, she chose to stand all the way at the back instead.

Tuoba Gucheng alighted from the car, immaculately dressed in a formal attire, which made him look extremely dashing. On the other hand, Lin Shishi alighted from the other side of the car slowly while supporting her baby bump.

There were professional photographers who had come along with them.

Extremely concerned about his image, Tuoba Gucheng walked toward Lin Shishi and held her hand before proceeding to greet his parents-in-law and send them his good wishes. Tuoba Gucheng lit up with joy when he casually glanced at the back of the crowd and caught sight of An Xiaoning.

The photography and videography team took several photos and a few video clips of the festive occasion before calling it a day.

No one dared to continue filming once they stepped foot inside the living room.

The Lin family could finally feel much more relieved.

After all, no one would feel comfortable with a camera facing them all day, especially since they were aware that the content would be splattered across the news.

Tuoba Gucheng had already noticed Jin Yiheng earlier on, though he couldn't catch a clear glimpse of his features. Tuoba Gucheng took a seat and shifted his gaze onto Jin Yiheng before asking An Xiaoning in slight disbelief, ”This kid is really handsome. Is he your son, Ms. An?”

”Yes, Your Majesty, he is my son,” An Xiaoning answered calmly.

He let out a chuckle that sent shivers down An Xiaoning's spine.

”He's already so suave now, I bet he's going to be a heartthrob when he's older,” said Lin Shishi, who was leaning against the couch to ease her pregnant self into a comfortable position.

An Xiaoning did not quite know how to answer and, thus, said, ”He's still young. Who knows what he'll look like in the future?”

Lin Shishi smiled and said, ”Sis, don't say that. He has inherited both yours and his father's genes. He wouldn't look too bad when he's older. When I heard about your return earlier, I initially wanted to come home together with Gucheng to visit you, but I couldn't since I was pregnant. I'm so glad you're safe and sound, Sis. You have no idea how devastated we all were when we first heard about your mishap. Gucheng was rather helpless too since the parliament wouldn't support his decision.”

Having already seen through everything, An Xiaoning answered, ”I understand. Besides, aren't I alive and kicking now? I was blessed and fortunate to have escaped the ordeal.”

”We were terrified at the start, but it's all good now. Where are you staying, Sis?”

”I bought a mansion in Sanqiao Estate and I'll be living there for the time being.”

Lin Shishi nodded and said to Madam Lin, ”Mother, please get the kitchen helpers to serve lunch, I'm hungry.”

”Alright,” Madam Lin agreed with a nod and quickly stood up to enter the kitchen before returning again soon after.

Everyone proceeded to take a seat around the dining table. Noticing how prim and proper the obedient Jin Yiheng was compared to other children his age, Lin Shishi remarked in surprise and awe, ”I've seen other children his age misbehaving and throwing tantrums all the time. Yet, he's so obedient and not in the least bit mischievous at all. I can tell that you raised him well to be a good-mannered child.”

”He's very mischievous sometimes, he's just being shy right now because he hasn't met you guys before,” said An Xiaoning, who felt rather uncomfortable, especially because of Tuoba Gucheng's overbearing presence, which made her feel suffocated and oppressed.