Chapter 193

C193 – Bring Him Back to the Mu Family

“You’re Mingming! You’re just as adorable as Xiaojie!”

Mu Xiaoxiao paid no attention to whether Shang Mingming was getting annoyed. Not only did she playfully pinch his cheeks, but she also gazed at him intently.

He must be the son of Xiaojie and Third Brother that Xiao Ming had mentioned! He hadn’t anticipated Xiaojie’s child having such a delightful personality. This boded well; he had no doubts that Third Bro would find a way to connect with Xiaojie.

“Quit pinching my cheeks, it hurts,” Shang Mingming protested, his face contorted with irritation.

Mu Xiaoxiao paid no heed to his complaints and continued, “I’m your aunt! Mingming called his aunt over to chat.” She beamed brightly.

“Aunt?” Aunt Xiaoxiao?”

Shang Mingming blinked and fixed his gaze on her.

So, she was the aunt who had looked after Xiaojie in the past! That explained their warm connection. He had initially assumed they were drawn to Xiaojie’s attractiveness.

“Hello, Aunt Xiaoxiao.”

Shang Mingming’s smile was incredibly sweet, and his mood brightened.

Mu Xiaoxiao saw through his emotions and comforted him. Then, she cast a fleeting glance at Shang Cijie, as if she had questions but chose to hold back.

Well, let things unfold naturally! When Xiaojie felt like sharing, he’d probably open up!

“By the way, are you living here now? Won’t you come back home and stay?” Mu Xiaoxiao inquired with curiosity.

Shang Cijie felt a pang of bitterness. “Do I even have a home anymore?”

The Shang family probably doesn’t want me around either, not to mention the Mu family! I left without a word. While Mu Sifa is to blame for all of this, I’m the one who disappeared without explanation. How can I face going back now?

“How can you say there’s no home? Dad and I have been eagerly awaiting your return,” Mu Xiaoxiao retorted with excitement, her feelings slightly hurt.

“If you’re hesitant to return because of my third brother, just disregard him and come home with me.”

After saying this, she turned to Lin Shuangxia and instructed, “Go pack your things. I’m taking Xiaojie back to the Mu family right away.”

Lin Shuangxia was taken aback. How could she dare to start packing? She immediately looked to Shang Cijie for guidance.

Shang Cijie remained silent, seemingly a far cry from the person who had just seen Mu Sifa.

“Great, great!” Mingming is going home with Auntie. Going home with Auntie,” Shang Mingming exclaimed joyfully, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.

Living together would be much more fun, don’t you think, Dad?