Coincidentally, Yu Xing and Zhong Wenmei, still concerned about their son and daughter-in-law, called over.
Yu Xiang Qiao answered and immediately told them about how her sister-in-law had been saved, also asking them to “confirm” with her brother since he didn’t believe her at all.
Yu Xing and Zhong Wenmei: “…”
They had been somewhat skeptical before, but after this, they had no choice but to believe!
During this time, the two of them had searched online for explanations of golden finger and Soul Seizure. Being older, they didn’t quite understand, but their daughter Yu Ting Rong was young and, using the information she found, chattered away explaining it all to them.
Afterward, she even laughed and said, “Dad, Mom, have you started reading web novels too? Don’t get it, huh? Hahaha… This is stuff us young girls read.”
Yu Xing and Zhong Wenmei: “…”
So, this is something all you young people understand?
“What are web novels?”
“They’re online novels, like the stories you used to read, just published online… They’re really popular. If a novel doesn’t have some kind of golden finger, it’s almost embarrassing.”
Blah blah, another round of explanations followed.
Yu Xing and Zhong Wenmei began to wonder: Could it be that there really is such a thing as a “golden finger” in this world, and Guo Jia’s Dad is just keeping it hidden to avoid causing a stir?
Thinking of Ruan Yao Yao’s abilities and the “words” her Inner Voice had spoken, Zhong Wenmei grew displeased again. With a cold expression, she questioned Yu Xing about who his little lover was.
Yu Xing looked utterly helpless.
After returning from the hospital, Yu Xiang Qiao’s first task was to feed the baby.
“How is it? Is your sister-in-law doing better?” Since she had been the one to save her, Ruan Yao Yao asked.
She wanted to know whether Yu Xiang Qiao’s brother really had no sense at all that his wife had been replaced.
“She woke up, but her spirits aren’t great. She seems a bit dazed.”
“Really? Did the doctor say anything?”
Could science even explain something like this? Yu Xiang Qiao said the doctor couldn’t pinpoint the issue either—it might be some sudden condition requiring hospitalization for observation.
The hospital might not know, but those who had witnessed it firsthand—who among them didn’t understand what had happened?
Yu Xiang Qiao grew even more convinced of Ruan Yao Yao’s abilities.
She still had something else on her mind—what exactly was going on with her father being cuckolded? She hoped her father wasn’t really seeing someone else.
“Mom, here’s the thing,” Yu Xiang Qiao said hesitantly, “My mom has been arguing with my dad lately for some reason, and with my sister-in-law suddenly ‘falling ill,’ my brother is too busy to handle it. He wants me to go back and check on things.”
“Then go.”
“But Ling Xuan is still breastfeeding. If I leave for an hour or two, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to come back quickly. And you dote on Ling Xuan so much—you definitely wouldn’t want to be separated from her. How about you come back to my parents’ place with me?”
What would it look like for a mother-in-law to tag along when her daughter-in-law visits her parents? But considering her precious granddaughter, Ruan Yao Yao really didn’t feel comfortable letting Yu Xiang Qiao take the baby back to her parents’ house alone.
Besides, with the recent events at Yu Xiang Qiao’s family home, who knew what the situation was like there now? It wouldn’t do to end up “walking into a trap.”
Although Ruan Yao Yao wasn’t clear about her own abilities, she could still see the Labels above people’s heads. If the situation turned bad, she could always grab her granddaughter and run away in advance, right?
Seeing Ruan Yao Yao agree, Yu Xiang Qiao breathed a sigh of relief.
If her sister-in-law’s matter hadn’t been resolved, she wouldn’t have dared to bring her mother-in-law to her parents’ home.
Most importantly, who knew what the situation at her parents’ home was like now? If she didn’t let her mother-in-law take a look, her own parents wouldn’t feel at ease either, fearing there might be some hidden monsters or demons inside.
Xu Liang Han was also uneasy and went along with them.
Because they had notified in advance, except for the eldest son and daughter-in-law who were at the hospital, Zhong Wenmei had informed the other children ahead of time, telling them they must be home when the guests arrived.
Even with all these repeated instructions, the youngest daughter, Yu Ting Rong, still received a phone call just a few minutes before the guests arrived and slipped away.
When Zhong Wenmei found out, she was furious and immediately called her.
Yu Ting Rong was unhappy: “Mom, it’s not like this is the first time Sister has come back. Do I really need to stay home to receive her grand arrival? I have things to do. We’ll talk when I get back.”
“You have things to do? What could be more important than your sister?”
Unfortunately, before Zhong Wenmei could finish, her daughter hung up the phone, leaving her fuming.
Yu Xing saw this and said, “I told you long ago not to spoil her too much, but you wouldn’t listen. Now look what’s happened? She doesn’t even listen to you anymore.”
Already angry, Zhong Wenmei grew even more furious: “Was it me who spoiled her? Isn’t she your daughter too? Didn’t you spoil her?”
Yu Xing: “…Fine, I’ll freeze her cards.”
“Is that all you know how to do? If you spent more time at home, would things like this even happen?”
…
Yu Xing didn’t dare say another word.
Before that matter was cleared up, anything he did would be wrong anyway.
Since they were returning to her parents’ home, Ruan Yao Yao naturally didn’t trust anyone else with her granddaughter. As soon as she got out of the car, she held the child in her arms and refused to hand her over to anyone.
When facing Yu Xing and Zhong Wenmei, she still politely offered a smile, though it wasn’t particularly warm.
Upon entering, she didn’t see the eldest Yu family’s child. Although Zhong Wenmei had instructed everyone to be present, she was afraid of frightening her precious grandson, so she didn’t call him out immediately.
Not only was he not out, but even that troublemaker her son had adopted wasn’t brought out either.
What could she do? Her precious grandson had been “brainwashed” and was especially fond of that troublemaker.
To keep her grandson settled, she had no choice but to bring the troublemaker along too.
“Where’s Third? Hurry and call Third down. His sister and brother-in-law are already here.”
In the blink of an eye, Third, Yu Heng, had also disappeared. Zhong Wenmei was a bit worried—had he run off at the last minute like her youngest daughter?
These darn kids. When nothing’s going on, they’re all around, but when something actually happens, they’re nowhere to be found.
Just as she finished speaking, she heard Third, Yu Heng’s voice: “Mom, look who’s here.”
Then she saw Yu Heng leading someone inside.
Oh, wasn’t that her goddaughter, Fang Qi Xiu?
As soon as Zhong Wenmei saw her, a smile spread across her face: “Xin Ran, you’re here? Why did you bring gifts? You should’ve come empty-handed. You silly child, you really don’t know how to behave.”
Fāng Xīnrán naturally noticed that the Yu family had guests. Her peripheral glance slid over Yu Xiāngqiǎo, and a trace of hidden resentment stirred in her heart, but she didn’t let it show on her face. Instead, she beamed at Zhòng Wènméi and said, “I didn’t come alone, so how could I not bring anything? The gift may be small, but the sentiment is deep—especially since I’m here to see my godfather and godmother. Of course I had to bring something…”
“You didn’t come alone? Are your parents here too?”
“Yes, they’re right behind.”
…
The affectionate display made it seem as if the two were truly mother and daughter.
Ruǎn Yáoyáo: “…”
She had seen this girl before on previous visits, but never as clearly as this time.
Because right above the girl’s head, written in glaring clarity, was: “Female Supporting Character Number N, Delusional About Becoming the Dove.”
[Could this “dove” be the dove from “The dove occupies the magpie’s nest”?!]
Ruǎn Yáoyáo’s eyes instantly widened. [Damn! This piece of gossip is pretty huge…]