Suddenly, her phone rang again. Shi Huan picked it up to see that it was a WeChat message from Zhu Mingpeng.
[Huanhuan, how many days off do you have for Spring Festival?]
Shi Huan put her phone back, but he quickly sent another message.
[Did you watch the New Yearâs movie that Feng Xiaogang just released?]
Shi Huan didnât reply.
He should understand her meaning if he is clever.
**
Hospital ward.
After Zhu Mingpeng and his mother left with satisfaction, Grandma Shi looked grim, âHelp me up.â
âMom, whatâs wrong?â
âI want to be discharged.â
Shi Minyan furrowed his brows, âAre you fully recovered? What did the doctor say?â
âI know my own body, I want to go home.â Grandma Shi instructed her daughter-in-law, âYouran, go get me discharged.â
Tu Youran glanced at her husband, and seeing his nod, she said, âOkay, Luoluo, letâs go with mom.â
Little Luoluo, with tears in her eyes, was led by her mother out of the ward.
Once they were in the elevator, the little girl finally spoke softly, âMom, whereâs Huanhuan?â
âHuanhuan has gone home.â
Gone home?
Little Luoluo furrowed her brow, âMom, can I use the phone?â
âChildren canât use phones.â Tu Youran spoke sternly.
âBut⦠but all my friends have phones.â Little Luoluo complained in a whiny voice.
Ever since her parents returned a few days ago and she was taken back to the Shi Family, her little phone had been confiscated. She had no way of contacting Huanhuan or Fu Ziyang.
Huanhuan also didnât let her use the phone before, but she could still play with it for an hour or two each day.
Tu Youran was still very strict, âNo, youâre only five years old, using a phone will hurt your eyes. And now that both mom and dad are back, what do you need a phone for?â
Little Luoluo lifted her head and gently pursed her lips before mustering the courage to say, âI want to call Huanhuan, she must have been in pain earlier.â
Upon hearing the childâs innocent words, a hint of gentleness flashed in Tu Youranâs eyes. Then she asked, âLuoluo, have you grown very fond of Huanhuan, living with her every day?â
âYep.â Little Luoluo nodded immediately, âHuanhuan is very nice to me. She makes me delicious food every day, takes me to school, picks me up from school, even enrolled me in a training course, bought me many beautiful clothes, and even a little violin.â
âA little violin?â Tu Youran frowned.
âYep, a beautiful little violin, but I forgot to bring it back.â Little Luoluo answered honestly.
Tu Youran unconsciously gripped her fingers harder, her voice getting more stern, âLuoluo, didnât mom tell you that children shouldnât ask adults for things? Did you not keep my words in mind? Do you know how expensive the violin is?â
âI didnât ask for it, Huanhuan bought it for me voluntarily.â As Luoluo spoke, her voice took on a sobbing tone, her eyes red, âMom, my hand hurtsâ¦â
Tu Youran quickly released her hand, she squatted down, looking at the childâs now red fingers, and blew on them gently, âIâm sorry, Luoluo, mom didnât do it on purpose, does it still hurt?â
Sniffing, Little Luoluo shook her head, looking incredibly aggrieved.
The elevator doors opened just then. Tu Youran quickly stood up, only to realize she had been so engrossed in the conversation that she forgot to press the floor button. The elevator had travelled from the 11th floor directly to the 20th.
A bright and beautiful young girl came in from outside.
Tu Youran pressed the 1st floor button, and on her side, Little Luoluo suddenly greeted her cheerfully, âHello, beautiful sister.â
Mo Weiyi squatted down, a smile in her eyes as she looked at the pretty little girl in front of her, âWow, you actually remember me?â
Tu Youran was surprised, looking more closely, she realized this was the friend of Shi Huanâs they had bumped into in the parking lot earlier.
She hurriedly greeted, âHello.â
âHello.â Mo Weiyi glanced at her, then lowered her gaze back to Little Luoluo, âLittle friend, whatâs your name?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
With her clear, big eyes, Little Luoluo gently introduced herself, âMy name is Shi Luoluo.â
âShi Luoluo? So whatâs Huanhuan to you?â Mo Weiyi asked again.
âHuanhuanâs my sister.â
âAnd how old are you this year?â
âIâm five years old this year.â
âAh, so youâre only five.â
ââ¦â
The adult and the child were passionately engaged in conversation. Even though Mo Weiyi was an adult, her speaking voice was just as soft as Little Luoluoâs, and her tone had a bit of a coquettish feel.
Tu Youran stood on the side, remaining silent, just quietly observing Mo Weiyi.
Her meticulous and appropriate makeup, soft and wavy medium-length hair, revealing a subtly sultry and gentle air. Her eyes were filled with conceit and innocence.
And her clothes were simply yet fittingly put together. A dazzling diamond ring adorned her left hand, a string of jade bracelets on her wrist, brilliantly green against her white skin.
In short, at first glance, she was a well-bred girl who lived in comfort and privilege. Her pure, clean smile reminding one of an innocent little princess.
Thinking about the man just now by Mo Weiyiâs side, his temperament, his figure, his looks; all were sights rarely seen.
Shi Huan actually knew people of such high status?
No wonder she looked down upon Zhu Mingpeng earlier and slipped away early.
The elevator reached the 18th floor. Mo Weiyi stood up to leave, âLuoluo, Iâm leaving. Next time, let Huanhuan take you to play with me.â
âGoodbye, sister.â Little Luoluo waved her little hand.