Chapter 449: 435, Saint Ronas Town (2)_1 Chapter 449: 435, Saint Ronas Town (2)_1 The two siblings, they are the people in this world he least wants to deceive.
He knows he owes them, but there is one person he owes more.
Jian Qingâs nose becoming sour, she couldnât help but sympathize with the man in front of her.
âYou, did you just take back what you said?â
Mo Xiao lowered his head, fist clenched, âIâm sorry, Qingqing, I know I owe you. Whatever I owe you, let me repay in my next life.â
Jian Luo finally caught on to something off, and abruptly grabbed his arm, âDad, what do you mean by what youâre saying? What next life? What do you want to do?â
Mo Xiao dropped his head down even lower, his voice choked with emotion, âI made Weiwei lonely for too long. I canât let her be alone anymore.â
His Weiwei would be scared, he couldnât leave her lonely anymore.
Jian Luoâs heart shuddered, loosening the grip on his hand.
Did he want to join mommy?
Jian Qing looked up, fighting back the mistiness from the corners of her eyes.
She suppressed the emotions welling up inside, and for the first time, hugged him of her own accord.
âDad, Luoluo and I have already lost mom. Do you want us to go through the pain of losing a loved one again?â
Mo Xiaoâs body stiffened, his eyes full of darkness.
He spoke hoarsely, âQingqing, Iâm sorry, but I miss her. Iâve been longing for her for more than twenty years, I really miss her.â
Without Weiwei, his world had already collapsed.
At midnight, his mind was filled with her. In recent times, if it wasnât for these two kids, perhaps he would have joined her long ago.
Without her, what was supposed to help him get through the next twenty years?
The manâs husky voice echoed his longing, Jian Qing and Jian Luo listened, their hearts heavy with unease.
Jian Qing gently patted his back, speaking softly. âLuoluo and I miss mom too. Dad, even for momâs sake, could you not abandon Luoluo and I? Mom isnât with us anymore, wouldnât you help her in looking after grandpa?â
Without a doubt, if the positions were reversed and it was she and Xiaojing, she would make the same decision as her father. But the man in front of her was her father, and she couldnât just watch as he disappears from this world. Luoluo and her had already lost their mother, they couldnât lose him too.
Even if it meant being selfish, she wanted him to stay.
Conflicting emotions flickered in his eyes, and Mo Xiao didnât speak for a long time.
âDad, if you abandon us, Luoluo and I, mom wouldnât be happy either.â Jian Luo slowly said.
Mo Xiao gave a bitter smile. It was an expression more heartbreaking than crying.
Yes, if he abandoned the two treasures that Weiwei had given birth to for him, she would definitely be angry.
But what could he do, what should he do?
In the twilight of consciousness, all he could feel was the cold emptiness. He could no longer hold her in his arms, and he could no longer see her.
âDad, if you really abandon us, Luoluo and I wouldnât forgive you, and mom wouldnât forgive you either.â Jian Qing braced herself and declared.
Mo Xiaoâs heart ached for a while, and after a long time, he lifted his hand to embrace her, and closed his icy eyes.
âI promise you.â
Weiwei, I will protect our treasures during my remaining years, and also take good care of your father on your behalf. You should be happy with this, right?
Jian Qing eased her furrowed brow, her gaze meeting Jian Luoâs out of the corner of her eye, the two exchanged smiles.
Downstairs, Ning Feng and Xing Sen anxiously stood at the staircase.
âWhat did you say to Miss?â Xing Senâs hands fumbled about nervously. âWhy is there no movement at all?â
Ning Feng said, âI just reminded them a little.â
âItâs been almost two hours, why havenât they come down yet?â Xing Senâs gaze drifted towards the stairs, mumbling to himself.
âWith Miss there, thereâs no need to worry too much.â As ever, Ning Feng was more composed compared to him.
If anyone could change the decision of their master, apart from Jian Qing and her brother, there was nobody else.
During the course of their conversation, footsteps could be heard from upstairs.
Jian Qing and Jian Luo accompanied Mo Xiao on either side of him, all three faces sporting a smile.
âDad, Iâm going to accompany Xiaojing to the Quan family old mansion, Iâll leave first.â said Jian Qing.
Mo Xiao nodded, âBe careful on the road.â
She replied with a nod, and departed.
Noticing what was happening, Ning Feng silently followed her.
As if aware that Ning Feng would follow, Jian Qing deliberately slowed her pace.
âMiss!â
Jian Qing halted in her steps and glanced back at him.
âRest assured!â
With just these three words, Ning Fengâs heart no longer felt heavy.
As he watched her retreating figure, a sense of relief spread across his face, reflecting a relaxed smile.
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Jian Qing had just come from home when she noticed a silver sports car parked across the road as she arrived at Shijin Haoting.
A smile flashed through her eyes, and she jogged over.
She opened the car door and got in.
âWhy did you arrive so soon?â
âI missed my wife.â The man leaned over and helped her with her seat belt.
Then, he sidled over, stole a kiss.
âRascal!â she playfully scolded.
Quan Jingwu ruffled her hair, settled back into his seat, and started the car.
When they reached the old mansion, Quan Yimo was already home waiting for them.
âLittle Qingqing, you havenât come here in a while.â As soon as Rhee saw Jian Qing, she enthusiastically greeted her, pulling her away from Quan Jingwu.
âI knew you were coming, so I asked the kitchen to prepare some pastries, let me take you to try them.â
Jian Qing gave a light smile, exchanging greetings with Lady Quan and the others.
Quan Yimo stood up, a seriousness evident in his gaze, âJingwu, letâs talk in the study, grandpa is waiting in there.â
Quan Jingwu nodded, turning his head to remind the person beside him, âDonât eat too many pastries, you wonât be able to eat lunch.â
âYou worry so much.â Rhee scolded playfully, while she assisted Jian Qing.
Quan Jingwu pinched Jian Qingâs cheek, then followed Quan Yimo upstairs.
As soon as the two of them entered the study, Quanâs grandfather was already waiting in a sofa chair.
Quan Yimo followed behind, locking the door behind him.
âYou sure arrived early, you little brat.â Quanâs grandfather looked at Quan Jingwu seated across from him, and chastised him with a smile.
Quan Jingwu crossed his legs, and opened his mouth to say, âMy wife hasnât had lunch yet.â
Quanâs grandfather, ââŠâ
So it turns out he came so early just to freeload some food?
He glared at him, and pulled the topic back, âYimo, whatâs the situation over there?â
Quan Yimoâs expression grew serious, âWe received news that a few drug dealersâ henchmen have infiltrated Saint Ronas Town. They are spreading the source of the virus, the situation is a little tricky.â