Chapter 1086 - 1086 Shanshan Side Story (13)

Chapter 1086: Shanshan Side Story (13) Chapter 1086: Shanshan Side Story (13) Where is it?

All of a sudden, her eyes lit up.

Oh, right, wasn’t this the usual conversation between Luoluo and Black Jack when they were little? Every time Black Jack had to return to Y Country or another country during the holidays, at that time, Luoluo had just stepped out of the shadow of her own mother’s car accident and was very fond of clinging to Black Jack. Every time before Black Jack left, Jian Luo liked to ask, “Black Jack, when will you come back?”

Completely oblivious to the fact that her mommy was watching the drama play out, Shanshan was still immersed in the sadness of not seeing Mu Chen for a long time.

She grabbed Mu Chen’s hand and gave it a couple of shakes, “Mu Chen, can you come back for the New Year?”

Mu Chen saw the anticipation in her eyes and really wanted to nod and say yes, but reality didn’t allow it, and he couldn’t just make promises to her carelessly.

After some hesitation, he couldn’t bear it but had no choice but to shake his head, “I can’t come back for the New Year because I have things to do.”

Before he could finish speaking, a faint mist rose in the eyes of little Miss Shanshan, and teardrops swirled in her eyes, struggling hard not to let them escape.

“Then when can you come back to play with me?” asked a voice usually full of energy, now with a heavy nasal tone.

Mu Chen gave a wistful smile, his eyes swirling with sorrow, “Didn’t we agree? I’ll come back for your next birthday.”

“But that’s a long, long time from now,” she muttered, unable to hold back her tears any longer, as they streamed down her cheeks.

“Young master,”

Del, seeing Shanshan cry, showed a trace of reluctance on his face and handed a tissue to Mu Chen.

Even though it was only a brief afternoon, this little girl named Shanshan was very endearing. Just by seeing his young master genuinely smile in front of her, he felt very grateful to this little girl.

Mu Chen took the tissue, cupped Shanshan’s little face, wiped her tears, and coaxed softly, “Shanshan, you have to be good. When your next birthday comes around, I’ll bring you an even better gift, okay?”

Shanshan cried even harder, hugging her teddy bear without saying a word.

Mu Chen looked on, feeling a sense of helplessness.

Jian Qing shook her head helplessly, walked over to relieve Mu Chen, sat down on the sofa, then reached out her arms to embrace Shanshan, whispering gently, “Shanshan, if you keep crying, you’ll turn into a little crybaby, and then you won’t be pretty. Mu Chen has a lot of things to do. Think about it, during the New Year, you’ll be with your daddy and mommy, right?”

Shanshan sniffled, her curled lashes still wet with tiny pearls, “Mm-hm.”

“Then Mu Chen will also be with his family for the New Year. When your birthday comes, he will be here. When he comes, you can invite him over to our house to play, and then you can ask him to teach you how to play games, okay?” Jian Qing continued to console her.

Shanshan looked at Mu Chen, her eyes filled with reluctance, but she still nodded, “Okay.”

Mu Chen, seeing her stop crying, sent a grateful look to Jian Qing, then took the teddy bear and placed it in Shanshan’s arms.

“Shanshan, when I’m not here, let the teddy bear keep you company.”

“Mm-hm.” Shanshan’s tears turned to laughter.

Jian Qing took another tissue to wipe away the tear stains on her face and then stood up with her in her arms, “It’s getting late, we should be going now. Till next time, Mu Chen.”

Mu Chen bowed politely, “Till next time.”

“Mu Chen, bye-bye.” Shanshan got down from Jian Qing’s hold and waved her little hand at Mu Chen.

Mu Chen smiled faintly, “Take good care of yourself, and don’t get sick again.”

This time, he still didn’t want to say goodbye.

Shanshan curved her lips, “Mm-hm.”

“Shanshan, let’s go.”

Jian Qing took Shanshan’s hand and walked out of the room, with Mu Chen following them to the door.

Halfway there, Shanshan suddenly remembered something and let go of Jian Qing’s hand, “Mommy, I still have something to ask Mu Chen, wait for me a second, okay?”

After saying that, she turned around and ran back.

Jian Qing looked at the teddy bear in her hand and smiled.

Mu Chen was just about to return to his room when he caught a glimpse of the little girl running towards him and paused.

“Mu Chen!”

The crisp and clear voice of a child came through, as Shanshan stopped running, panting.

“Shanshan, why did you run back?” Mu Chen asked.

After catching her breath, Shanshan asked cheerfully, “Mu Chen, you haven’t told me when your birthday is yet. I want to prepare a birthday gift for you, too.”

“Prepare a birthday gift for me?” Mu Chen was a little surprised.

Shanshan nodded her little head and urged, “When is it?”

“February fourteenth,” Mu Chen said.

“I’ll remember it.” Shanshan gave him a bear hug, then bounced and skipped back to Jian Qing’s side and left with her.

Mu Chen watched her retreating figure, the corners of his mouth lifting into a faint smile.

Once seated in the car, Shanshan belatedly remembered that Mu Chen had not said goodbye to her again. She looked at the teddy bear in her arms and resolved to make sure that next time she saw Mu Chen, she would get him to say it.

Jian Qing placed one hand on the steering wheel, about to start the car when her phone suddenly rang from nearby.

Without looking, she pressed to answer.

“Auntie, it’s Mu Chen.”

Jian Qing’s eyes creased into a smile, she hummed in response, waiting for what he would say next.

“Auntie, I know you are very capable and can definitely find out someone’s background, but I have a request,” Mu Chen said calmly.

Jian Qing, “What is it?”

“If you find out everything related to me, please don’t tell Shanshan. I don’t want her to be unhappy because of my matters,” Mu Chen said, standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the silver sports car below, his eyes unable to hide his reluctance.

“I know I’m weak now and don’t have the strength to protect Shanshan. I may even bring her trouble. I will wait until I truly become strong before I seek her out again. After that, I will tell her everything about me myself, okay?”

On hearing this, Jian Qing looked up at the car mirror; Shanshan was gazing at the picture on the paw of the teddy bear. “Don’t worry, I won’t investigate you, and I won’t prevent you from being friends with Shanshan. You are welcome to come play at our house next time we meet.”

Mu Chen felt warmth in his heart, “Thank you.”

“Be careful on your way back; you can contact me if you need anything,” Jian Qing said.

“Uh-huh.”

After hanging up, Mu Chen watched the silver sports car drive further and further away, his scarlet lips pressing into a cold arc.

“Young master, there has been a change,” Del said gravely.

Mu Chen turned, “What happened?”

Del hesitated, then decided to tell the truth, “The ashes of the master and mistress have been taken back by the family head’s people. Now, the people from the second and third branches are urging the family head to throw out your mother’s ashes and not allow them to remain in the main house.”

These people were simply outrageous. They caused the young master to lose his parents at such a young age, and now they were doing such an excessive thing; they were absolutely heartless.