In the evening, she called Shen Min and told her that she was going back to meet the Lan family. Although she now called Mrs. Lanting "Mom", Shen Min was still her mother as before.
Hearing what she said, Shen Min felt somewhat lonely. However, she was still the biological daughter of Madam Lanting and Bai Qingrang.
"Go ahead. Since he's a family member, you'll have to recognize him sooner or later."
Xia Xingchen let out a light breath, stood on the terrace, and looked at the dark sky outside the window.
"It's cold now, please put on more clothes."
"I know. You over there too."
"After the New Year, I will bring the children back to see you." She didn't dare tell Dabai about it, for fear that she would worry and run back and forth.
"Shouldn't we spend the New Year at the Bai or Lan family this year?" Shen Min thought for her.
Xia Xingchen said, "Run to both sides. We can't let you spend the New Year alone in Liangcheng."
I feel lonely and unhappy just thinking about it.
Shen Min naturally wished that she could come over to celebrate the New Year, so she didn't say anything. Then she remembered something and said, "Your father came over unexpectedly two days ago."
Xia Xingchen was not surprised. "I've seen it for a long time. He still has feelings for you. Now that Li Ling has ended up like that, I'm afraid he feels even more that you were such a good person."
Shen Min sighed, "What's the point of realizing it now? After decades, nothing can be undone."
Although Shen Minren is gentle, she is also stubborn. She didn't forgive Xia Guopeng when she was young, and now at this age, there is no question of forgiveness.
After hanging up the phone, Xia Xingchen lay on the bed, feeling somewhat restless. Thinking of the fact that both parents had missed out on more than 20 years of love, and then thinking of herself and Bai Yeqing, she couldn't help but feel a little depressed. She didn't know if there would be a day when they would miss each other...
Let alone 20 years, even two years would be cruel to a couple deeply in love.
… … … …
The next day.
After work, Xia Xingchen came out of the office and saw a black luxury car parked at the door. In the cold wind, Madam Lanting was standing outside the car in an elegant coat.
The politicians who had just come out of Baiyu Palace recognized Madam Lanting at first sight and came forward one after another.
"Madam, why haven't I heard that you have returned to your country?"
Mrs. Lanting smiled and shook hands with them. "I came back for some private business. It was a secret trip."
"Who are you here to see today?"
"Well, I'm waiting for someone. You guys go about your business, don't worry about me."
"It's Madam Lanting!" Xia Xingchen's colleagues exclaimed, "This is the first time I've seen her in person!"
"She's so thin! She looks like she'll fall down if the wind blows."
"I heard that Madam is not in good health and is seriously ill. She can only live for a few more years."
The colleagues whispered in low voices, but Xia Xingchen heard it clearly. The last sentence made her heart hurt. She knew that what the man said was true, as she had seen her condition last time, but she still couldn't help but stare at him.
She really, really disliked that sentence!
That look made the others feel puzzled and they stared back. However, she had no intention of entangled with the other party any more. She just walked over quickly, not caring about the surprised looks of others, and came to Madam Lanting.
He took off his scarf and put it around the lady's neck naturally. "It's so cold, why did you come here in person?"
When she felt the warmth on her neck and saw her daughter, Mrs. Lanting no longer felt cold.
He held her hand with a loving look on his face, "I just happened to be here for a while, and thought that you were working in the office now, so I came to pick you up."
"Hurry up and get in the car. It's cold outside. You'll catch a cold if you stand any longer."
Madam Lanting nodded, nodded slightly to the people around her, and got into the car. Everyone's eyes fell on Xia Xingchen, surprised and surprised, all speculating about her identity. How could an ordinary employee be favored by Madam Lanting and come to pick her up in person
Xia Xingchen pretended not to understand the looks in everyone's eyes. She smiled and nodded at them, then got into the car.
… … … … …
Lan family.
Car, drive all the way to Lan's house.
The scenery of the Lan family is similar to that of the old house. It can be seen that the Lan couple are also people who admire the ancient style.
The car stopped in front of the villa, and the Lan family had already come out to greet us.
Lan Zhan and his wife Yun Xiang had been waiting outside. As soon as the car stopped, Yun Xiang came down the steps to greet them.
Lanting got out of the car first. Yun wanted to look out and asked, "Are you back?"
"Yeah." Lan Ting nodded, also happy, and both of them felt joyful.
Yun Xiang tilted his head and saw Xia Xingchen, who was sitting inside and nodded slightly to Yun Xiang. Yun Xiang looked at her and immediately praised her, "This girl is just like you, she is really pretty. Come on, come out quickly, let's go in quickly, it's cold outside."
Xia Xingchen got out of the car, and Lan Ting said, "Just call me aunt."
She obediently called her 'Aunt'.
Just as he stood firm beside Lan Ting, he heard a deep voice, "Why is it you?!"
In fact, it was expected.
Xia Xingchen took a deep breath and nodded slightly, "Mr. Lan."
"Why are you still calling me Mr. Lan? You should call me uncle." Yun Xiang continued.
Lan Zhan strode down the stairs as if he couldn't believe what he saw. From far to near, his eyes stared straight at Xia Xingchen, as if he wanted to stare through her. Xia Xingchen knew that this day was inevitable, and she had been mentally prepared before it came, so she didn't hide, and simply raised her head to look at Lan Zhan.
After seeing it clearly, Lan Zhan took a breath. He looked at Xia Xingchen, then at Lan Ting. His eyes were filled with all kinds of emotions.
Although Yun Xiang didn't know what was going on, she noticed that her husband was in a bad mood. Moreover, he looked quite fierce.
Yun Xiang hurriedly pulled him aside and lowered his voice, "This is her first time coming in, and you act like this. Are you trying to scare your niece away from coming in again, right?"
"Sister, make it clear, this girl..." Lan Zhan looked at her again, no, stared at Xia Xingchen. His eyes were serious, and he pointed at her, "Is she really the daughter of you and the second master of the Bai family?!"
Lan Ting didn't say anything, seeming to be quite dissatisfied with Lan Zhan's attitude. He stared back at him, his expression already looking a little unhappy.
Yun Xiang felt that the atmosphere was a little awkward, so she continued, "Why are you asking such unnecessary questions? I've already told you, how can I lie to you?"
"What do you know? Get out of here!" Lan Zhan scolded his wife. Then, he raised his voice, "You also know that she and the general..."
Having said this, he was stopped in his tracks by a glare from Lan Ting.
Lan Ting looked at his brother and said, "My daughter is my daughter. She is here to visit my uncle and aunt today. This is her first time here, and you are going to leave us standing outside?"