Chapter 1283: Chapter 1279: Asking Again
At this moment, the Qiao Family seemed particularly peaceful. Since the scandal broke out, the rhetoric has mostly targeted the Lan Family, while the Qiao Family has consistently maintained a relatively good position.
Qiao Lang had been keeping an eye on the news in recent days, always subtly passing the news to the old man’s ears.
"Does Xiaren know about this?" The old man was still amusing himself with the two birds he raised, and the servant hung the birdcage back while he laid down the bird food.
"Of course, she knows. I told Xiaren beforehand because I was afraid she’d be soft-hearted. After all, she’s still a young girl, scared she might still care for that side."
"She won’t. Her temperament is entirely like her father’s. The Lan Family should be grateful she’s not kicking them while they’re down."
"So, I’m completely at ease now. I used to worry that Xiaren would be deceived by that woman."
The old man did not respond but asked instead, "How is Junzhen doing?"
"He’s much better now. Professor Li said that my brother’s mental state is surprisingly good, regarding his physical condition, he’s undergoing active treatment, which is expected to fully recover in about two years. Dad, you and Mom don’t need to worry too much."
"That’s good." The old man stopped what he was doing, "However, I heard that Mona doesn’t seem to have any intention of returning to the country. Have Qiao Lin keep an eye on her in case she causes trouble."
Mona had the ability to hide her son for more than twenty years, her means are not simple. Now that the divorce papers are signed, her continued stay in S Country feels suspicious.
Maybe due to his instinctive vigilance, the old man always felt uneasy and apprehensive about Mona not leaving S Country.
It’s not that he’s afraid of her, but rather that Junzhen’s current physical and living conditions are not suitable for back-and-forth troubles, which could complicate things further.
"Okay, I understand."
This time, the old man had a sense of impending storm.
On this side, An Yuqian was already on the verge of being driven crazy by the oppressive atmosphere of the Lan Family. Unsure if it was her illusion, even her own husband seemed to be becoming distant, perhaps due to this recent uproar on the internet.
She’s inherently sensitive, always feeling the Lan Family was somewhat distant from her. Probably Yong Xiaoman’s position in the Lan Family was too high and deep; she naturally couldn’t compete with Yong Xiaoman.
If it weren’t for Lan Xinhan...
An Yuqian thought sadly, feeling she had to seek out Qiao Xiaren once more; only she could help her now.
With this thought, An Yuqian shakily dialed Qiao Xiaren’s number again.
Initially contemplating how best to speak, to genuinely elicit Xiaren’s help. But within seconds, a mechanical cold female voice announced, "Hello, the number you dialed is powered off..."
An Yuqian was startled, instantly guessing that Xiaren had blacklisted her.
She bit her lip in anger, immediately changing to another number to call.
This time, the call finally went through: "Hello?"
"Xiaren, are you really not planning to acknowledge your mother?" An Yuqian began to sob a few times, "I am your mother. If it were someone else, they wouldn’t have enough time to show filial piety, but you just refuse to help me and even blacklist my number. Do you want people to say what kind of ungrateful child I’ve raised?"
Upon hearing it was An Yuqian again, Qiao Xiaren felt incredibly agitated. Her previously calm demeanor was disrupted by An Yuqian’s repeated harassment, her face almost expressionless.