Ever since Sheng Mumu learned that Qi Shaobai might have developed feelings for her, she couldn't help but be curious and inquire about the details in the past few months.
She didn't know who the girl was that had put a giraffe band-aid on Qi Shaobai.
She only remembered that the name of the female lead in the original book was Chixia, a very good girl.
She couldn't be sure if Qi Shaobai's romantic storyline had continued to develop the same way after she crossed over to this world.
It was impossible to investigate a girl named "Chixia" solely based on a name.
Helpless, she could only try to indirectly probe for information.
What was infuriating was that this Qi Shaobai had become quite crafty recently.
No matter how she tried to ask in different ways, she couldn't get him to spill the beans. And he always had things to do on weekends, so she didn't even get the chance to ask further.
On this day, just as Sheng Mumu was feeling frustrated about not being able to eat fresh melon, the phone rang.
She answered the call, and Qin Jiamu's voice sounded extremely anxious.
"Mumu, what should I do..."
"What's wrong?" Sheng Mumu's heart tightened.
"Just now, a neighbor called me and said they saw my daughter and a boy who seemed a bit shady laughing and talking while waiting in line at the restaurant entrance..."
Sheng Mumu could hear the urgency in Qin Jiamu's voice and said, "Don't worry, take your time and tell me..."
"Well... under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a big deal. It's normal for her to have friends of the opposite sex or classmates. But recently, I've noticed that my daughter has been different. She's always on her phone messaging, and when I ask her who she's talking to, she only says it's a college classmate."
Qin Jiamu's voice softened a bit as she continued, "I believe she wouldn't do anything inappropriate, and if she's really in a relationship, she would definitely tell me. But with her recent unusual behavior, I can't help but worry and speculate."
Sheng Mumu understood Qin Jiamu's concerns.
Raising a daughter was different from raising a son, and it always required more attention.
Qin Jiamu said, "Calling and asking directly would seem too deliberate. I want to quietly go there and take a quick look, just a glimpse, to confirm if that boy matches the description the neighbor gave. Mumu, can you accompany me?"
Qin Jiamu planned to take a distant look to ease her current worries.
Later in the evening, when her daughter returned home, she would have a private conversation with her.
"Sure!" Sheng Mumu agreed.
Qin Jiamu mentioned the name of a restaurant.
Sheng Mumu knew that restaurant. She had been there with Qimo before, and it had been very popular recently.
If they didn't make a reservation a few days in advance, they would have to wait for at least an hour on the spot.
By the time they arrived, her daughter should still be there.
While comforting Qin Jiamu on the phone, Sheng Mumu quickly changed her clothes and left the house.
Ten minutes later, the two of them met in the dining area on the second floor of a shopping district.
When they arrived at the opposite side of the target restaurant, they stood about a dozen meters apart and looked inside through the large glass walls.
Suddenly, Qin Jiamu nudged Sheng Mumu's arm.
"I see her, I see Xiaxia."
It was the first time Sheng Mumu heard her daughter's name from Qin Jiamu's mouth.
Previously, when she mentioned her daughter, she would call her "Little Ancestor."
It's quite a coincidence that Sheng Mumu and Qin Jiamu have known each other for a long time and started a business together. They have a close relationship, but they rarely talk about their families.
On one hand, there are too many interesting things and numerous topics to discuss, so they don't specifically talk about their children.
On the other hand, now that their children are grown up, they value their reputation and probably don't want to become idle topics of conversation among parents.
Furthermore, Su Tingran doesn't have children, so when the three of them go out together for beauty treatments and shopping, they deliberately avoid topics that only two people can participate in.
As a result, apart from knowing that they both have children of the same age, Sheng Mumu and Qin Jiamu don't have a deeper understanding of each other's families.
"Jiamu, which one is Xiaxia?" Sheng Mumu searched with her eyes, asking for directions.
"The seat by the window, second table from the right, facing us," Qin Jiamu replied, her gaze fixed on the back of the boy sitting across from their daughter.
She wished she could discern the boy's personality and appearance from the back of his head.
Seeing her like this, Sheng Mumu also became serious, furrowing her brows as she looked over.
Her gaze was intense.
She vowed to scrutinize Jiamu's daughter's potential partner strictly.
She muttered to herself inwardly.
By the window... second table from the right...
Hmm, found it.
The girl is very beautiful, certainly Jiamu's daughter, with some resemblance in her features.
Soon, her gaze shifted sideways, directed at the back of the boy sitting across from Jiamu's daughter.
Suddenly, her eyes narrowed.
"Hiss—"
He looks so familiar.
Have I seen him somewhere before???
Not sure, let's take another look!
That fluffy back of his head moved.
The boy's hand relaxed and rested on the back of the chair. He shifted to a more comfortable sitting position, his face slightly turned toward their direction, engaged in a light conversation with the person across from him.
A buzzing sound.
Sheng Mumu's head was buzzing.
She suddenly grabbed Qin Jiamu's wrist.
"This is my son! Qi Shaobai!" she exclaimed.
"What???!" Qin Jiamu was stunned by this statement, unable to believe it. She pointed with her finger, "You mean that boy over there is your son?"
Sheng Mumu took a while to recover from her shock.
"Yes, I'm very sure, it must be him."
How could she not recognize Qi Shaobai?
In an instant, countless images flashed through her mind.
Oh my goodness.
She racked her brains to gossip about Qi Shaobai's potential love interest, and it turned out that it was right here, right in front of them!
It was Jiamu's daughter!
Xiaxia...
Jiamu just mentioned Xiaxia.
Chi Xia, Xiaxia.
It must be her, no doubt about it!
Sheng Mumu felt incredibly foolish, clapping her hands and sighing.
But she didn't forget to reassure Qin Jiamu.
"Jiamu, rest assured, this kid Qi Shaobai might have a sour face, looking impatient, but he's actually very kind and innocent, without a trace of ill-intent."
"I trust you, I trust your son," Qin Jiamu said, looking at Qi Shaobai's profile attentively, gradually recalling.
"Oh, yes, it's him. I met him before, on the day I met you, at Yizhong. Your son helped my daughter find her way."
Sheng Mumu: "???"
Well, well, there's that too?
Qin Jiamu: "What a scare, fortunately, it was just a misunderstanding."
Sheng Mumu also placed her hand on her chest, trying to ease the immense impact, and let out a sigh of relief, "Phew."
Wait a moment.
Her body stiffened, as if she suddenly remembered something important, lost in thought.
Jiamu, Qin Jiamu!
Qin Jiamu! My future mother-in-law!!!
She realized belatedly, a sudden realization dawning upon her.
Her pupils trembled repeatedly, as if in shock. (trembling pupils.jpg)
Suddenly, they switched to a gentle motherly smile. (loving mother.jpg)
The answer had been written in the title all along.
She and Qin Jiamu were destined to become relatives.
Sheng Mumu's occasional daze and motherly smile left Qin Jiamu dumbfounded, who waved her hand in front of her eyes.
"Mumu—hey, Mumu—what are you doing?"
Sheng Mumu was daydreaming about the scene when Qishaobai formally introduced Xiaxia to her and Qishaobai, and was suddenly brought back to reality by Qin Jiamu's voice.
She smirked.
"Future mother-in-law~ Are you hungry or not? Let's go to the restaurant floor and have something to eat, shall we?"
Qin Jiamu was puzzled, "?"
Why did Mumu suddenly call her by her full name in such a strange manner?
Sheng Mumu linked her arm with Qin Jiamu's and enthusiastically pulled her towards a hot pot restaurant.
"While I slowly introduce you to Qishaobai, you can also chat with me about Xiaxia."
Qin Jiamu: "???"
During the hot pot meal, Sheng Mumu and Qin Jiamu reached a preliminary consensus.
Since they were already well-acquainted with each other's families, there was no need to inquire further with the children.
Let them develop freely.
How far they go will depend on themselves. (referencing a book)
They're in college now, the age when they can fall in love. They won't interfere too much.
Sheng Mumu secretly delighted.
Unable to contain her laughter while Qin Jiamu went to the restroom, she chuckled inwardly.
Inner thoughts: I understand this child, Xiaxia, even though it's my first time meeting her, but I understand her well.
In summary, she's a good girl.
An exceptionally, exceptionally, exceptionally good girl.
With me, Sheng Mumu, by their side, I will definitely help little Qishaobai succeed in pursuing his wife!
That's fantastic~ I'm so happy~
