“Mission: Protect Mom”: Phase 4
Mission Reward: 1 x Spy-Sense Potion
Mall Points * 120
Seeing the quest pop up gave me a jolt, and when I saw the reward, I was stunned: a potion with a name that sounded incredibly powerful, plus a whopping 120 shop points!
That meant I could exchange it for 12 Strengthening Potions or 6 Invisibility Potions !
However, I also realized that the richer the reward, the greater the difficulty of the mission.
Instantly, I felt a strong sense of crisis.
That kid Qi Feng must have made some move again.
My mother’s situation must be extremely bad right now.
Could that kid be planning to kidnap her ?!
I quickly took out my phone to check my mom’s location.
When I was little, my mom was afraid I’d get lost, so she always used the same phone number as me.
That way, she could always know my location.
Later, I got used to it, and since it didn’t bother me much, I never changed the number.
I never expected to use it today .
I checked my phone for a moment and discovered that my mother’s location was actually in a high-end Western restaurant near the shopping mall !
I was stunned when I saw where my mother was sitting.
Didn’t she say she was going to the company to take care of some things?
Why was she at the restaurant?
Then I realized I’d been tricked by her !
She said she went to the company to handle some business, but actually she went to a restaurant to have dinner with someone—it was definitely Qi Feng !
A myriad of emotions surged within me in an instant—disappointment, sadness, and anger.
I couldn’t believe my mother had lied to me for Qi Feng’s sake !
Instead of having dinner with me, he went to a restaurant to be with other people !
No, that’s not right!
I wasn’t completely overwhelmed by negative emotions.
Thinking about everything that happened today, I instantly sensed something was wrong.
First, my mother said she had something to do at the company and went to the East City restaurant.
Then Liu Peng called to invite me to dinner in the West City.
The timing was perfect; wasn’t this clearly an attempt to get rid of me ?
Thinking of this, I quickly told the driver to pull over to the side of the road and called Liu Peng .
“Hey, Fan, where are you?” The other end of the phone was still noisy .
“Xiao Peng, tell me the truth, did Qi Feng ask you to treat me to dinner?!” I asked him bluntly .
“Brother Fan, how did you know?
Hey, a few days ago Qi Feng contacted me saying he and you had a little disagreement.
He has a friend who owns a restaurant in Xicheng, and he wanted to invite us out for a meal, and also ask you to come along to smooth things over.
Qi Feng just called me and insisted I invite you.
Brother Fan, you know what, the food at this restaurant is really good…” Liu Peng went on and on .
“Okay, I got it.
I have something to do, so I won’t be able to come over,” I interrupted Liu Peng’s incessant chatter, hung up the phone, and began to organize the clues in my mind .
Sure enough, Qi Feng had planned it all out.
He anticipated Mom would be at the appointment, so he conveniently had Liu Peng invite me to dinner in Xicheng, making it easy for him to carry out his plan !
Thinking of this, I immediately called my mother to remind her, but unfortunately , no one answered the phone.
I started to get anxious and quickly told the driver to turn around and head towards the restaurant.
By the time I arrived at the restaurant where my mother was, it was completely dark.
It was a commercial district, bustling with traffic, but my heart sank deeper and deeper.
The closer I got to my mother, the more anxious I became.
I wondered how she was doing, whether she had fallen for that Qi Feng’s trick !
Upon entering the restaurant, I asked at the front desk, and sure enough, Qi Feng had booked a private room !
I identified myself, and a waiter immediately led me there .
When we reached the private room, I asked the waiter to leave.
Looking at the door so close, I suddenly felt a little nervous, wondering what the situation was like inside.
I steadied myself and listened intently, but the soundproofing of the private room door was clearly excellent.
Even with my extremely sharp hearing, I could only catch faint , intermittent sounds.
“…Auntie, this red wine is a specialty of this shop.
They say it’s air-freighted from a French winery, it’s very famous, please try it…Auntie, my dad used to say that I look somewhat like Uncle, and he told me a lot about Uncle’s youth.
I admire Uncle immensely, but after meeting you, I admire him even more.
Not only was he successful in his career at a young age, but he also has a beautiful wife like you…” I could faintly hear Qi Feng’s slightly excited voice through the door .
“Auntie, from the moment I saw you, I felt an inexplicable familiarity with you.
I feel we are destined to be together.
Can I call you godmother so I can have the opportunity to take better care of you in the future!” Qi Feng’s voice in the room grew increasingly excited, seemingly carrying a hint of deep affection .
Hearing this, a surge of anger welled up inside me.
I hadn’t expected this kid to resort to such a roundabout method.
Unable to contain myself any longer, I pushed open the door and stormed in.
The small private room was luxuriously decorated, with oil paintings on the walls and thick carpets on the floor.
A table in the center of the room was set with steak, red wine, salad, and soup of the day.
Several candles sat at one end of the table, their soft glow adding to the room’s elegant ambiance .
Mom and Qi Feng sat on opposite sides of the dining table.
Qi Feng was wearing a well-fitting suit today, and his hair was clearly styled with hair wax, making him look more mature and handsome.
If it weren’t for the occasional greedy glint in his small eyes as he looked at his mother, he would truly be considered a handsome young man !
He was leaning forward slightly, preparing to say something more to his mother .
After hearing Qi Feng’s words, I couldn’t help but scrutinize him a few times.
Comparing him to the photo of my father in his youth that I saw at the cemetery today, I was astonished to find that Qi Feng, dressed up, really did bear a striking resemblance to my father when he was young.
A feeling of utter absurdity welled up inside me !
Is Qi Feng his father’s illegitimate son ?
The next instant, I dismissed this conjecture.
First, according to Uncle Qi, Qi Feng was born abroad and would have virtually no relation to his father.
Second, his father was already married to his mother at that time.
Judging from the years that have passed, his mother and father’s relationship seems to have always been very good, so in my opinion, this is highly unlikely .
Sitting there was Qi Feng’s mother, still wearing the same clothes as during the day, but she seemed slightly tipsy, her face flushed .
She leaned back gently in her chair, one hand supporting her chin on the table, her beautiful eyes slightly misty; it was unclear whether she was listening to Qi Feng or lost in thought.
Seeing me suddenly enter, my mother was startled, then a hint of confusion and guilt flashed across her pretty face.
She said softly, “Xiao Fan, what brings you here?
”
Seeing that Mom was alright, my anxiety immediately subsided, and the anger I felt at her deception dissipated considerably.
I quickly walked over to her and complained, “Mom, didn’t you say you were going to the company?
Seeing you here instead, I thought something had happened to you, so I rushed over.
Turns out you were having dinner with Xiaofeng!
You’re so biased!
”
Qi Feng then realized what was happening.
A fleeting look of surprise and ferocity crossed his small eyes as he glanced at me, but his voice remained gentle: “Brother Fan, I’m so sorry.
I wanted to surprise Mom, so I specifically asked her not to invite you.
Please don’t blame Auntie…
”
I didn’t expect this kid to be so cunning, actually calling her godmother right away.
I was furious inside, and feigning confusion, I looked at my mother and said, “Mom, when did Xiaofeng become your godmother?
How come I didn’t know about this!
”
Mom smiled gently, a hint of something unreadable flashing in her eyes, and said, “Just now, Xiaofeng was talking so enthusiastically, insisting on recognizing me as his godmother.
I’ve known your Uncle Qi for over ten years, we’re very close, and Xiaofeng has always been a very well-behaved person.
There’s nothing wrong with him recognizing me.
”
Seeing that Mom was about to give in, I quickly gave her a sharp look and said loudly, “How can this be?
Such a serious matter should be handled formally, shouldn’t it?
At the very least, Xiaofeng should offer you a cup of tea in front of Uncle Qi!
”
Mom seemed to understand my look, gave me a slightly reproachful glance, hesitated for a moment, and softly said to Qi Feng, “Xiao Feng, how about we leave it like this for now?
Auntie appreciates your kindness, but I’ll talk to your father when he gets back and then we can get it sorted out, okay?
”
Qi Feng gave a disappointed “oh,” but his little face was full of sincerity as he said, “Auntie, what I said earlier was true.
I really wanted to give you a surprise, that’s why I said that…
”
The mother gently comforted him, “Auntie knows, Xiaofeng, I’m really happy you have this thought in mind.
Don’t worry, as long as your father agrees, I’ve made up my mind about you.
”
Upon hearing there was a chance, Qi Feng immediately perked up again, his gaze towards me now carrying a hint of provocation .
I knew I’d missed my chance this time, and if I kept bothering my mother, she’d probably get upset.
So I decided to ignore Qi Feng and took my mother’s hand, saying, “Mom, you don’t like Western food, and I see you’ve been drinking, you’re almost drunk.
Let’s go home.” As I spoke, I glanced at Qi Feng, seemingly casually .
Qi Feng showed no embarrassment whatsoever, saying casually, “Actually, I don’t really like Western food, but I heard from others that this restaurant has pretty good dishes and a nice atmosphere, so I made a reservation here.
This place is actually quite good.
Brother Feng, you’ve never been here before, have you?
You can try it next time.
”
I was furious that this kid was so arrogant and dared to mock me.
Just as I was about to retort, my mother raised her pretty face and said coquettishly, “Oh, you two, stop arguing!
Xiao Fan took me shopping during the day, and Xiao Feng had dinner with me tonight.
I had a very happy day, and I’m full.
Let’s go home!
”
As she spoke, Mom stood up and walked out.
She was probably really drunk; after only a few steps, her legs gave way and she almost collapsed.
Seeing this, I quickly went over and caught her around the waist, half-embracing her and whispering, “Mom, you’ve had too much to drink.
Be careful!
”
With a flushed face and a slightly tipsy demeanor, Mom said, “I’m fine, just a little dizzy.
I probably can’t drive.
Let’s take a taxi home.
”
“Okay, Mom,” I said, turning to Qi Feng.
“Xiao Feng, Mom’s had a bit too much to drink.
I’ll help her.
Go call a taxi; we’re going home.
”
“Okay, I’ll go right now.” Qi Feng said reluctantly, slowly walking out, his envious gaze practically killing me .
I gently put my arm around my mother’s slender waist and walked out.
Holding her warm, soft body in my arms, feeling her exquisite, curvaceous figure, I felt incredibly comfortable.
I wished we could walk like this forever !
“Son…
I’m so sorry…
Mom didn’t mean to lie to you…
Xiaofeng told Mom about lunch this morning, saying he wanted to have lunch with Mom alone.
I forgot about it while I was shopping, and only remembered when I saw Xiaofeng’s message.
That’s why I thought I’d ask you to go home first…
I said I’d go to the company because I was afraid you’d be jealous…” Mom whispered in my ear with her rosy lips, a hint of guilt on her pretty face.
Towards the end, her tone even took on a touch of allure .
“No…it’s nothing, I wasn’t worried. Get faster updates on g.com.
I was just a little concerned when Mom suddenly came here…
”
My face flushed slightly when my mother touched on my secret.
Her breath, carrying the sweet scent of alcohol and a woman’s fragrance, tickled my ear, sending a shiver down my spine.
With half of her body leaning against me, and her tall figure, even in heels, making her taller than me, her full breasts pressed tightly against mine, their size and softness making my heart pound uncontrollably !
“You’re really not jealous?” Mom reached out and gently poked my waist, her voice sweet.
“Then why did you come over and act so resentful as soon as you saw me?
You even gave me those meaningful glances.
Were you afraid I’d adopt a godson and abandon you, or what?” As she spoke, Mom’s small hand pinched the soft flesh of my waist, gradually increasing the pressure …
“Ouch!” I cried out in pain, begging for mercy, “Mom, please be gentle!
I only disliked that boy because I thought he had bad intentions and was after you!
Look how rudely he spoke to me!
”
Taking advantage of the opportunity to get closer to my mother, I began to speak ill of Qi Feng relentlessly .
“Xiaofeng is a very well-behaved boy, he hasn’t done anything wrong, why are you so prejudiced?
He’s only staying for a few days, he’ll be gone soon, can’t you be a little more accommodating?” Mom said reproachfully, then sighed and continued, “Besides, he does look a bit like your father, and he told me a lot about your father’s past, maybe there really is some kind of connection between us.
”
My heart sank when I heard this.
Just as I was about to say something, my mother softly said, “But son, don’t worry.
No matter what, you’ll always be my favorite.
After all, you’re the one I raised with my own hands.
You’ll always be my dearest baby.
” With that, she gently kissed my cheek.
My mother’s gentle words and soft kiss instantly broke down my defenses, moving me deeply.
I was about to confess my true feelings to her when I realized she was even more drunk, half-asleep, and would have collapsed to the ground if I hadn’t been holding her .
I quickly hugged my mother tightly and staggered out of the restaurant.
By the time I came out, Qi Feng had already called a car.
I pointed at my mother, who was already quite drunk, and shouted, “Were you trying to get my mother drunk?
You didn’t even try to stop her!
Did you drug her drink?!
”
Qi Feng’s small eyes narrowed slightly, and he calmly said, “How could that be?
That bottle of red wine was air-freighted from France.
The waiter opened it in front of Auntie.
I didn’t expect Auntie to like red wine so much.
Perhaps the alcohol content is a bit high, and Auntie drank it a little too quickly.
She drank more than half the bottle herself.
But Brother Feng, it seems you have a bit of a problem with me…” As he spoke, Qi Feng’s small eyes fixed intently on me .
My heart skipped a beat.
I knew now wasn’t the time to break up with him, so I gently helped my mother into the taxi before turning around and angrily saying, “Stop talking nonsense!
What’s the meaning of inviting my mom to dinner and then having Liu Peng send me away?
Don’t you even consider me a friend?
”
Qi Feng was taken aback by what I said and asked in confusion, “Aren’t you angry that I let Auntie get drunk?
”
I glared at him and said, “Of course I’m angry!
But Mom does love red wine, and sometimes I can’t stop her.
What’s angry is that you invited Mom to dinner and tried to get rid of me.
That’s treating me like I’m not even a friend!
”
Qi Feng gave me a deep look, a “sincere” smile appearing on his small face.
He said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Brother Fan.
I just wanted to have a meal alone with Auntie, and I was afraid you’d be upset, so I kept it from you.
Who knew it would backfire?
I’ve always considered Brother Fan a friend, and I’ve always remembered how kind you’ve been to me these past few days.
”
“Young men, are you getting going or not?!” At this point, the driver couldn’t help but urge them on .
“Okay, let’s get in the car.
I’ll sit in the back with Mom, you go to the front!
” Saying this, I ignored Qi Feng’s fake smile and got into the back seat, leaving the front passenger seat for him.
I thought I’d put up with this for a while longer, considering how much Mom values you.
However, we need to find an opportunity to let Mom see Qi Feng’s true colors; we can’t let her like him any more .
This was incredibly dangerous!
If I hadn’t reacted quickly, Mom would most likely have been taken advantage of by Qi Feng while she was drunk.
Even with my intervention, Qi Feng still managed to win Mom’s favor, which made me realize the danger !
Seeing Qi Feng get into the taxi with a dark expression, just as the taxi was about to leave, I suddenly remembered the clothes my mother had bought during the day.
A thought struck me, and I quickly asked the driver to wait a little longer, saying to Qi Feng, “Xiao Feng, Mom and I bought a lot of clothes today, especially a huge pile.
Could you go get them from Mom’s car?
I’m worried it’s not safe to leave them here tonight.
I’ll give you the keys.” As I spoke, I took the car keys from my mother’s bag and handed them to him .
“Okay, I’m going right now!” Qi Feng perked up instantly at the mention of his mother buying clothes, grabbed his keys, and ran towards the parking lot .
I watched Qi Feng’s retreating figure and smiled softly, thinking, “Let’s see how long you can be so smug.” Looking at my mother, who was almost asleep beside me, I gently put my arm around her shoulder, letting her lean more comfortably against mine.
My mother slightly opened her eyes, saw it was me, and mumbled, “Son, we’re not home yet…
Mommy’s so dizzy…
”
I quickly whispered reassuringly, “Almost there, Mom, we’ll be home soon.
”
“Mommy’s going to sleep for a bit…don’t move, okay?” Mommy said, shifting her body to a more comfortable position and leaning against my shoulder .
After waiting another ten minutes or so, Qi Feng finally arrived carrying large bags after I promised to give the driver extra money.
I asked the driver to open the trunk and put the bags away before we set off home .