After five years on the run, she returns with two cute babies

Chapter 1113: Getting More and More Smooth-Tongued

“I know,” Xiao Mingyang said casually, eating the dried fruit Lin Yuqing had prepared, “but no matter where we go, Xiao Jincheng can use the same tricks again to threaten Yuqing’s safety. However, if we can think about this from a different perspective, we should stay here, because this is the safest place.”

"The safest!?" Hearing Xiao Mingyang's words, Xuan'er's eyes widened in surprise. Her confused little face was the expression of a six-year-old child.

Xiao Mingyang first sighed inwardly, then looked at Xuan'er and explained seriously, "You should know that the Xiao family castle is the result of the hard work of several generations of the Xiao family. So in order to preserve his father's business, Xiao Jincheng will do anything willingly, including putting up with people he hates."

"Is the most dangerous place the safest place?"

Seeing that Xuan'er's analysis was very insightful, Xiao Mingyang couldn't help but praise, "Hmm, you're a quick learner!"

But Xuan'er couldn't smile at all, because he was worried about Lin Yuqing's health and whether she could withstand the hardships of traveling in a foreign country.

Seeing Xuan'er's furrowed brows and mature appearance, Xiao Mingyang quickly promised, "With me by your mother's side, what is there to worry about? Are you doubting your father's abilities?"

"No, Dad is the best in my heart. But we can't gamble with Mom's health. I think Dad must feel sorry for Mom too."

That brat is getting slicker and slicker!

Although he was silently complaining in his heart, Xiao Mingyang was pleased with the growth of the selection quota.

During this time, Xuan'er suffered a lot. Although Xiao Meng felt sorry for him, she thought it was good for boys to suffer more, as it could temper his mind and broaden his experience.

Seeing that Xiao Mingyang was only looking at her with a slight smile, Xuan'er adjusted her posture uncomfortably and asked, "Dad, why aren't you saying anything? Did I say something wrong?"

“You’re absolutely right,” Xiao Mingyang said slowly, chewing on his dried fruit. “But we have our own considerations and know what the right thing to do is. You don’t need to worry about it.”

"But……"

"What, don't you believe in your parents' abilities?"

Xuan'er shook her head, wanting to say something more, when Xiao Mingyang said again, "You have to believe that your parents have the ability to overcome the current difficulties. The current storm will eventually pass. Now you should learn skills from your great-grandfather, and try to master all his abilities so that you won't be afraid of him bullying your parents again, right?"

Xiao Mingyang rarely spoke to Xuan'er in such a gentle tone, which made Xuan'er pause for a moment, then lower her head shyly, trying to hide the flattery she felt.

Xuan'er thought she was hiding her true feelings well, but even the slightest change in her expression could not escape Lin Yuqing's eyes.

Hiding behind the statue, Lin Yuqing watched the father and son chatting peacefully, and a feeling of happiness slowly welled up in her heart.

"I never thought Mingyang could become a qualified father."

A rough, hoarse voice came from behind, causing Lin Yuqing to lose her smile and turn around warily to look at Xiao Jincheng behind her.

Although she had just met Xiao Jincheng yesterday, Lin Yuqing was still taken aback when she saw his ashen face.

Lin Yuqing had only been staying at the Xiao family's house for a few days, but she could already see that Xiao Jincheng's cough was getting worse and worse, and his complexion was deteriorating day by day, making him look like he was about to die.

I remember Xiao Mingyang once said that with Da Zhong taking care of Xiao Jincheng's health, his condition had improved a lot. Why has he become like this again now?

Seeing Lin Yuqing looking at him thoughtfully, Xiao Jincheng coughed and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you scared by my ghostly appearance?"

Lin Yuqing calmly withdrew her gaze and said, "Not at all, I'm just thanking you for cultivating Xuan'er's resilient character. I'm sure he'll remember your 'kindness' when we get back!"

Although Lin Yuqing's words were barbed, Xiao Jincheng smiled approvingly and said, "You are braver than when I last saw you."

Lin Yuqing didn't bother to discern the true meaning behind those words. She turned her head, chuckled, and said, "I was forced by circumstances and had no choice in the matter."

Xiao Jincheng didn't seem to be angry at Lin Yuqing's distant attitude. Instead, he looked at Lin Yuqing with a knowing look and said in a low voice, "Although you look weak and frail, you defeated Lilith and successfully moved into the Xiao family. It's really impressive."

In fact, Lin Yuqing really wanted to remind Xiao Jincheng that she had never taken the Xiao family's things seriously, not in the past, and certainly not now. But when she saw Xiao Jincheng's aged face, she couldn't help but feel pity. She lowered her voice and said, "Eliminating Lilith was your own decision after weighing the pros and cons; it has nothing to do with me."

"But if it weren't for you, Lilith wouldn't have been so angry that she lost her composure. And Mingyang would have taken over the family a long time ago, so none of this would have happened."

"If such a large family as the Xiao family could be destroyed because of a woman, what right does it have to stand for a hundred years?" Faced with Xiao Jincheng's accusation, Lin Yuqing did not accept this heavy label, but instead retorted, "To blame a woman when something goes wrong is something only the weak would do. I believe Mr. Xiao is not so ignorant and foolish, is he?"

This was the first time Xiao Jincheng had experienced Lin Yuqing's sharp tongue. He raised an eyebrow and looked at her with interest, saying, "You're right, but you can't deny the influence a mistress of the house has on a family. Now that you've moved into the Xiao family, then you should help Mingyang and Xuan'er stay here peacefully and make the Xiao family flourish."

Xiao Jincheng's condescending gaze made Lin Yuqing rub her forehead in exasperation.

What's wrong with this guy? Can't he understand what others are saying? I've already rejected him so clearly, and he's still pretending to be confused!

Lin Yuqing's patience was wearing thin. She took a deep breath and patiently explained, "You seem to have misunderstood me. No matter how vast the Xiao family's business is, it has nothing to do with us. Although Mingyang and Xuan'er have Xiao family blood flowing in their veins, they don't belong here!"

When these words reached Xiao Jincheng's ears, they took on a different meaning. He seemed to be looking at a greedy woman, and he frowned slightly. "Lilith's life is hanging in the balance. No one will compete with you for everything here. What more could you possibly want?"

"I'm sorry, it's not that I'm dissatisfied, but rather that one day we will have to go back to our own homes."

"Isn't this your home?"