Chapter 352 - 352 227_3

Chapter 352: Chapter 227_3 Chapter 352: Chapter 227_3 But what Wenyan didn’t notice was that, as she took photos of her ‘creation’, Shen Jingxiu had silently fished out the tea eggs and peeled them for her.

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Though she didn’t know how long Xu Jie had planned to stay in the cemetery, Wenyan still didn’t want to make him wait too long for her.

So, after hurriedly finishing breakfast, she picked up the packed dishes and got into Shen Jingxiu’s car.

They set off around six in the morning when it was not yet fully light.

By the time they reached the cemetery, it was almost eight.

The weather was good today, and the visibility was quite high in the suburban environment.

From a distance, Wenyan saw a person standing in front of Wenrou’s gravestone.

Shen Jingxiu parked the car at the bottom of the steps and did not follow Wenyan further.

Seeing Xu Jie again, he was dressed just as usual.

Black clothes, black pants, a black hat, and a black mask, all wrapped tightly around him.

What was different was that the skin around his eyes wasn’t as wrinkled as before.

Because they were swollen.

It was evident that he had been crying without the need for speculation.

Upon seeing Wenyan, he still didn’t dare to look at her directly, fearing that his appearance would scare her.

He had been afraid before knowing she was his daughter,

and now that he knew, he was even more afraid.

“You’re here,” Xu Jie broke the silence first.

Wenyan smiled at him, “Yeah. I saw an electric scooter below, did you come by bike last night?”

Xu Jie nodded.

Suddenly, he pulled out a plastic bag wrapped in several layers from his chest.

“Have you eaten yet? I have steamed buns. I packed them in several bags, very clean,” he said.

The steam buns, kept warm against his body, steamed when they met the cold air.

Wenyan felt an indescribable emotion, “Did you save them especially for me?”

“I didn’t know what filling you like in buns, so I simply bought steamed buns. They’re sweetened with brown sugar,” he said.

“Thanks, but I ate before coming. I made some dishes to visit my mom. Then, there are some things for you,” she said.

As she spoke, Wenyan crouched down and opened the lunch box.

First, she mentally called out, ‘Mom’, then she said, “I’ve come to see you again, mom. I received the dream you sent me, and here are your favorite dishes.”

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was very deliberate.

Xu Jie, standing beside her, watched this scene and couldn’t stop tears from falling again.

However, the somber mood was quickly broken by an awkward sound.

Xu Jie’s stomach actually grumbled.

Wenyan was surprised, “So you haven’t eaten.”

Xu Jie then explained, “There aren’t many breakfast places around here, and the only one opens very late. I just bought these not too long ago.”

“Then eat,” she said, “the dishes are still warm. Mom can’t eat, so you can taste them for her.”

Xu Jie shook his head, “No need.”

Wenyan glanced at him, “Is it because I’m here, you’re afraid to take off your mask and scare me?”

Xu Jie fell silent for a moment, then nodded, “I look terrifying.”

“That shouldn’t be the case,” Wenyan said, producing another paper bag, “How could a hero be terrifying? Look, this is what I wanted to give you. I’ve been to the municipal bureau and met Director Wang; I know some things about you. These are letters from the children you’ve sponsored. I think you should read them; they all like you. They know you’ve been through tough times, but none of them are afraid of you.”

Xu Jie was surprised, “You, you want to understand me?”

“Yes. Is it strange, Dad Xu?”

“What?” Xu Jie thought he had misheard, “What did you just call me?”

“Dad Xu.” Wenyan said cheerfully, “After all, for so many years we didn’t know about each other, I really can’t bring myself to call you ‘dad’, so let me call you Dad Xu, okay?”

Xu Jie was so moved that he was speechless.

He wore a mask, so Wenyan couldn’t see his face, only his large tear drops.

Wenyan was touched, “I think I know the answer now, Dad Xu. Shall we sit down? I’ll eat with you.”

Wenyan pulled out a pack of paper from her pocket and laid two sheets on the ground.

“It’s lucky I had put the utensils in the thermal bag beforehand, or else today’s meal really wouldn’t have been possible. But there’s only one pair of chopsticks and one spoon, which do you want? Come on, sit down, or shall I invite you?”

Wenyan was serious, moving to help Xu Jie sit down by his side.

Xu Jie naturally would not want to trouble Wenyan, “No need, I can do it myself.”

Wenyan laughed, “Did you also wear a mask when you saw my mom?”

Xu Jie shook his head, “But I’m afraid of scaring you.”

Wenyan shook her head, “Don’t you remember the time I was kidnapped? I’ve seen you already. When I decided to come and see you, I had already decided to accept everything. Can you accept that?”