Chapter 122 : Memories

When the Lu family learned about Mu Qianqian having a boyfriend, their reactions were the same—

Their precious daughter, who they hadn’t had a chance to properly cherish, was already being taken away by someone else!

Which parent could tolerate that?

“My poor Yaoyao, she must keep her eyes open and not let anyone hurt her.”

Lu Yunbei tried to comfort his mother, saying, “Mom, don’t be too anxious. I don’t think Yaoyao is the type to be easily swayed by romance. The boyfriend she chose probably isn’t that bad.”

This was not only to comfort Madam Lu but also to reassure himself.

Although they were Yaoyao’s closest relatives, having not lived with her for many years, they might not compare favorably with her boyfriend in her heart.

“I hope it turns out as you say.”

Seeing Madam Lu so distressed, Lu Yunbei was secretly relieved.

It was fortunate that they hadn’t mentioned Yaoyao living with her boyfriend or their previous trips abroad together.

Otherwise, it might have been too much for his mother to handle at once.

“Mom, let me help you upstairs to rest.”

Lu Yunbei assisted Madam Lu back to her bedroom.

At that moment, Lu Yunxiang came back from outside, her face filled with anger.

She stormed upstairs, muttering to herself, “I’m so angry, so angry.”

Damn Mu family members, turning into turtles at such a time!

How was she supposed to deal with Mu Qianqian now?

The master bedroom door opened from the inside, and Lu Yunbei came out, frowning disapprovingly.

“Keep your voice down, Mom just fell asleep.”

Lu Yunxiang was startled to see him there.

Her heart skipped a beat, and her face turned slightly pale.

She quickly adjusted her expression, putting on a worried and gentle smile.

“Why is Mom sleeping so early? Is it possible her health has worsened again?”

At this thought, Lu Yunxiang felt a flicker of hope.

If Mu Qianqian hadn’t been officially recognized by the Lu family yet, and if Madam Lu’s health deteriorated now, that large dowry would come to her.

“Mom is fine, just a bit exhausted from waiting too long.”

“Oh, that’s good to hear.”

Lu Yunxiang felt a twinge of disappointment.

…

Mu Qianqian was visiting the Lu family.

This time, Madam Lu asked her many questions about her childhood.

“I grew up in a village when I was little. Later, my parents brought me to the county town, and we lived in a shed behind a restaurant.”

The shed behind the restaurant was a narrow and dirty place, and back then, little Mu Qianqian lived in that shed.

Madam Lu clenched her handkerchief tightly, “How old were you at that time?”

Mu Qianqian thought for a moment, “I think I was about six years old.”

“Do you remember anything from before you were five?”

Madam Lu’s tone was anxious.

Mu Qianqian struggled to recall but her mind was blank.

It was strange, she couldn’t remember anything from before she was five?

“I—I don’t seem to remember.”

“Not at all?”

Mu Qianqian shook her head regretfully, “I can’t remember… Wait.”

She closed her eyes, and a torrential downpour appeared in her mind.

“I remember one year, there was a very heavy rain in the bushes, and I got drenched.”

“And then?”

Mu Qianqian kept her eyes tightly closed, her face growing pale.

Her lower lip was almost bitten until it bled.

Madam Lu was startled and quickly called out, “Yaoyao, Yaoyao, wake up quickly.”

Mu Qianqian’s eyes shot open.

She looked frightened and shaken.

“What did you just remember?”

Mu Qianqian touched her forehead, “I seem to have recalled something, but it’s very vague. I can’t grasp it.”

“Then don’t think about it. It must be some unpleasant memories, there’s no need to dwell on them.”

Mu Qianqian, filled with confusion, nodded.

“Okay.”

Madam Lu instructed the maid, “Make a bowl of ginseng soup, with extra goji berries and red dates. Yaoyao prefers it sweeter.”

After drinking a bowl of warm ginseng soup, Mu Qianqian’s face regained some color.

Whenever she thought about things before she was five, she felt intense pain and discomfort in her head.

As if a large hand were stirring around in her brain.

What could this mean?

Had something bad happened to her before she was five, causing her to suffer from amnesia?

What exactly happened?

“Yaoyao, let’s take a walk in the garden.”

“Sure.”

Mu Qianqian accompanied Madam Lu, strolling through the garden.

However, the flower beds were empty, covered by a thick layer of white snow.

“When spring comes next year, if you want to plant any flowers or plants, I’ll have someone prepare them.”

Previously, when Yaoyao was absent, seeing flowers and plants reminded Madam Lu of her, so the Lu family head ordered for all the plants in the garden to be removed.

Now that Yaoyao was back, their garden should be rejuvenated with vitality.

In the evening, Mu Qianqian stayed at the Lu family for dinner.

Madam Lu, reluctant to part, wanted her to stay.

“Yaoyao, why don’t you… stay the night?”

Mu Qianqian quickly declined, “Maybe next time, Madam Lu. My family is waiting for me.”

“Ah, alright then. I’ll have Yunbei drive you home. Be careful on the way.”

After Mu Qianqian left,

The maid helped Madam Lu with a massage on her forehead, “Madam, you’ve been too anxious today.”

Madam Lu sighed, “Yaoyao seems to have amnesia, no wonder she doesn’t remember anything about the Lu family.”

A child of five would remember something, more or less.

Mu Qianqian should have known long ago that she wasn’t a child of the Mu family.

But since she had forgotten everything about her time with the Lu family, she thought she was a Mu family child.

“It might have been some kind of trauma that caused her memory loss.”

Madam Lu felt heartache, “My poor Yaoyao, what really happened back then?”

She couldn’t bear to think too deeply about it, fearing she might not be able to handle it.

“Madam, don’t overthink it. Once Young Master investigates the connection between Old Ba and the Mu family, everything will become clear.”

“You’re right. As long as Yaoyao is found, we will help her make up for those past hurts.”

“I’ll help you upstairs to rest.”

“Okay.”

…

After returning home, Mu Qianqian told Fu Sichan about the events at the Lu family.

“Mr. it’s so strange. Why can’t I remember things from before? Is my brain just not smart enough?”

Fu Sichan smiled slightly, “It’s not exactly sharp.”

Mu Qianqian glared at him in frustration.

“I’m serious! Mr. stop joking around.”

“What did you forget?”

“Today, Madam Lu asked me about things before I was five, and I couldn’t remember anything. Mr. do you remember what happened before you were five?”

Fu Sichan, being exceptionally intelligent with an excellent memory, couldn’t possibly forget.

“Can’t you remember anything at all?” he asked.

Mu Qianqian nodded, “Yes, I have no impression of it at all.”

Fu Sichan suddenly recalled.

When Mu Qianqian had a fever before, she seemed to have spoken in her sleep.

“Go away, you all go away. Where are you taking me?”

“No, I’m not going to this home. This isn’t my home.”

“Don’t come closer, please let me go. I want to go home, I want my dad and mom…”