Chapter 120 : Going to Lu’s House for Dinner

Madam Lu’s pleading demeanor made it hard for Mu Qianqian to refuse.

Moreover, Mu Qianqian already had a good impression of Madam Lu, so calling her “Mom” wasn’t difficult at all.

“Mom, I’m back.”

Mu Qianqian nestled into Madam Lu’s embrace, greedily absorbing the warmth she offered.

She had often thought, in her heart, how wonderful it would be if Madam Lu were truly her mother.

If she had a mother who loved her so much, she couldn’t imagine how happy she might be.

“Oh, my dear child.”

Madam Lu hugged the girl tightly, crying uncontrollably.

This scene moved everyone in the Lu family deeply.

Even the servants who had worked in the Lu household for years couldn’t help but turn away to wipe their tears.

“Come, Yaoyao, sit down and tell Mom how you’ve been these years.”

Madam Lu guided Mu Qianqian to the sofa.

She instructed the servants to prepare tea and snacks, all of which were Mu Qianqian’s favorites from before.

“Try these, they are your favorite from before.”

Mu Qianqian sampled a piece of pastry and found that her tastes were quite similar to those of the Lu family’s daughter, both liked floral flavors and sweet treats.

“Do you like it?”

Mu Qianqian nodded, her cheeks puffed out like a little squirrel enjoying treats.

“Yes, I like it.”

Madam Lu smiled through her tears, comforted and happy.

She was reluctant to let go of Mu Qianqian’s hand, keeping it tightly in her grasp.

However, though Mu Qianqian’s hands were delicate and beautiful, they were slightly swollen and red.

Madam Lu immediately recognized this as a lingering effect of frostbite from the past.

Every winter, her hands would turn red and swollen.

Madam Lu sighed in distress, “What happened to your hands? Have you suffered outside? I’ll get you the best skincare products to ensure you don’t have any scars.”

Mu Qianqian didn’t want her to worry and shook her head, responding bravely.

“I’ve been fine these years, don’t worry about me.”

Even so, the Lu couple would not stop investigating the Mu family.

They were determined to find out how Yaoyao ended up in the Mu household and how much suffering she endured.

One by one, they would uncover every detail and never let it go!

For now, they would refrain from bringing up these painful topics in front of Mu Qianqian.

“By the way, Yaoyao, about your eyes…”

“I had an accident while saving an elderly person, which temporarily affected my eyesight.”

“My dear daughter, why are you so foolish? So kind-hearted?”

Madam Lu was filled with both love and pity, and a deep sense of pride.

“You’ve always been kind-hearted, even as a child, you couldn’t bear to see others suffer.”

“Don’t worry, Yaoyao. Your father and I will definitely ensure your eyes get better.”

Mu Qianqian was deeply moved by the warm and touching scene.

No one could remain unmoved by such a heartfelt moment.

Except for one person, Lu Yunxiang.

She wore a gentle and kind smile, but behind the scenes, she was scheming various unsavory plans.

“It’s time for dinner. I’ll take my sister to wash up.”

The Lu family was very pleased with this gesture, hoping to see the two sisters supporting each other.

“Okay.”

As soon as the two left the living room, Lu Yunxiang said with a forced smile.

“Miss Mu, thank you for helping to play the role of my sister earlier. Although you two look quite alike, I know you are not her.”

Her light comment shattered all of Mu Qianqian’s fantasies.

Mu Qianqian lowered her head in self-doubt and responded softly, “Mm.”

“As long as you cooperate in playing my sister, the Lu family will reward you generously.”

Mu Qianqian’s smile grew a bit stiff.

“I’m not doing this for your money.”

She was simply moved by Madam Lu’s longing for her daughter and wanted to help out.

It wasn’t about the money.

“The reward will be substantial, but please recognize your own position and avoid harboring unrealistic expectations.”

Mu Qianqian responded dully, “Understood.”

Soon, Lu Yunxiang, still with a smiling face, brought Mu Qianqian back.

“Qianqian is a bit shy, Mom. Let me sit next to her and teach her how to use the cutlery.”

In the entire Lu family, only Lu Yunxiang called her “Qianqian.”

Everyone else referred to her as “Yaoyao.”

Every time Mu Qianqian heard this name, she was jolted awake from the beautiful dream.

She was repeatedly reminded that this world belonged to Yaoyao, not to her.

Lu Yunxiang sat beside Mu Qianqian and whispered many table manners.

“You might not know, but during dinner, you mustn’t smack your lips, cross your legs, and… you need to correct all those bad habits you used to have.”

Mu Qianqian was very proper during meals and didn’t have those bad habits.

But Lu Yunxiang’s aggressive instructions made her feel suffocated.

She suddenly felt out of place in the luxurious Lu household.

Without warning, Mu Qianqian stood up, startling everyone.

“What’s wrong, Yaoyao?”

Mu Qianqian’s eyes were filled with tears. “I have something to do. I won’t stay for dinner today, I’ll come back another time.”

After saying this, she grabbed her things and hurriedly ran out of the Lu family villa.

Outside, the snow was falling heavily, and Lu Yunbei rushed out without a second thought.

“Yaoyao!”

Mu Qianqian trudged through the heavy snow, and at the sound of his voice, her pace only briefly faltered.

“Mr. Lu, you should go back.”

Lu Yunbei hurriedly caught up to her, panting as he stood in front of her. Mu Qianqian noticed he was still in the shirt he had been wearing indoors, without even a coat.

“Mr. Lu, it’s so cold outside. You should go back.”

“Yaoyao, did we do something wrong? Or did Yunxiang say something that upset you?”

Lu Yunbei’s lips were turning purple from the cold as he stared intently at Mu Qianqian.

“Mr. Lu, you should go back first. I’ll come back another day.”

“Yaoyao, can you stay and have a meal with Mom? She’s been missing you all these years.”

Not only him, but Madam Lu also came out without hesitation.

Lu Feng helped her put on a coat. “You’re not well, you should go back inside.”

“No, I can’t let Yaoyao just leave like this. I’ve finally seen my daughter.”

Madam Lu tried to struggle free from Lu Feng’s embrace.

Mu Qianqian’s heart softened upon hearing them, and she couldn’t bear to leave.

“Alright, I’ll stay for dinner.”

Lu Yunbei exhaled a sigh of relief.

“Come inside quickly. It’s cold out here.”

He helped Mu Qianqian back into the warm villa.

The Lu family and Lu Yunbei were all concerned about Mu Qianqian, bustling around her and making sure she was comfortable, as if afraid something might distress her.

Lu Yunxiang’s expression, on the other hand, was notably sour.

She barely ate a few bites of her meal before setting down her chopsticks. “I’m full. I have other things to attend to.”

“Alright, you go ahead.”

Lu Yunxiang had hoped that by skipping the meal, she would get more attention from her family.

Instead, everyone focused on Mu Qianqian, and no one cared about whether she ate or not!

She felt increasingly disheartened by this family.

Was Mu Qianqian the only one who was their daughter, while she was not?