The Mystical Biological Mother Returns, the Villainous Sons Stand Up Straight – Chapter 21

Ch 21: Unexpected Discovery

The next afternoon, Gu Qingyin arrived at the coffee shop on time.

Chen Ling is also a very busy person. This time she came to Yuncity for a commission. She doesn’t have time for a meal, but she has time for a cup of coffee.

There was a traffic jam on the way, and Gu Qingyin arrived a little late. As soon as she entered, she saw Liu Ergou and Chen Ling sitting in a corner.

“Sorry, I’m late.” Gu Qingyin sat down and greeted them with an embarrassed smile, “Senior Disciple Chen, long time no see.”

Chen Ling’s eyes were complicated, “Long time no see, you haven’t changed at all.”

Gu Qingyin immediately started complimenting her, “Senior Disciple Chen hasn’t changed much either.” She gave a thumbs up, “You have the secret to staying young!”

Chen Ling’s fingers gripping the coffee cup turned slightly white. She immediately thought of the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Was Gu Qingyin being sarcastic?

At this moment, Liu Ergou, who had no tact, suddenly said, “I used to think Senior Disciple Chen had an ageless face, but compared to Qingyin, she still looks old. If I remember correctly, Senior Disciple Chen is a few months younger than Qingyin, right?”

Chen Ling’s face was a little ugly. She was indeed a few months younger than Gu Qingyin. In the past, she couldn’t help but feel secretly pleased every time Gu Qingyin called her Senior Disciple, but now, she didn’t want to hear that title at all!

Gu Qingyin smiled and said, “Yes, I used to be unhappy about having to call her Senior Disciple, but seniority is seniority, so I had to call her even if I was unhappy.”

Liu Ergou immediately let out a gloating laugh.

Chen Ling could only laugh along, but she felt angry in her heart, and the curve of her lips became very stiff.

Gu Qingyin noticed it and casually asked with concern, “Senior Disciple Chen, are you feeling unwell?”

“Maybe I’ve been too busy recently.” Chen Ling touched her face and asked seemingly casually, “Junior Disciple Qingyin, where have you been these past few years? Why haven’t you been out and about?”

The task she took on back then was directly connected to the higher-ups of the Mystical Arts Association, and the people below didn’t know the news at all. So many years have passed, and she doesn’t know if this task is still classified.

Gu Qingyin hesitated and didn’t speak, but Liu Ergou said mysteriously, “Qingyin went to get married and have children!”

Chen Ling was shocked in a second, “Qingyin?!”

Gu Qingyin nodded helplessly, well, let’s keep the task a secret for now.

Chen Ling didn’t understand. Could getting married and having children delay aging? During the subsequent conversation, she was absent-minded, thinking about how Gu Qingyin did it.

Until she left the coffee shop, she had a flash of inspiration the moment she turned around.

Could it be that Gu Qingyin practiced some kind of evil art?

The more Chen Ling thought about it, the more likely it seemed. She also remembered that Gu Qingyin said her husband died ten years ago. What happened after that? Did Gu Qingyin refine and absorb her husband’s soul to maintain her beauty?

Since she knew about such a vicious evil art, she would never turn a deaf ear, even if the person using the evil art was her old friend.

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On the other side, Gu Qingyin was also complaining to Liu Ergou, “It’s so awkward, my god. We weren’t very familiar to begin with, and there’s a twenty-year gap between us. We have nothing to talk about!”

Especially since Chen Ling didn’t even bother to respond perfunctorily later on. She probably regretted coming out to meet me today, just like me.

Liu Ergou stroked his beard and pondered. Was it awkward? He didn’t feel it.

He coughed lightly and changed the subject, “Where are you going? I’ll take you?”

Gu Qingyin shook her head, “It’s close to my son’s company here. I’m going to visit him.” She wanted to make a surprise inspection to see if Huo Xingye was eating on time.

Liu Ergou nodded, “My flight back to Longhu Mountain is tonight.”

“Why are you in such a hurry to go back?”

“Alas, I’ve been out for many days. I have to go back and train my disciples.”

Gu Qingyin was stunned for a moment, “You’ve reached the age where you’re training disciples.”

Liu Ergou smiled wryly, “I haven’t even gotten married yet, but I’m already experiencing the pain of raising children. Teaching disciples is too difficult. You should have had a similar experience, right?”

Gu Qingyin touched her nose guiltily. She did get married and have children, but she didn’t have the chance to experience the pain of raising children. Sorry, I really can’t empathize.

Fortunately, Liu Ergou just sighed casually and didn’t mean to continue the discussion.

Gu Qingyin breathed a sigh of relief, watched Liu Ergou leave, and turned to walk towards the Huo Corporation.

It was still early, so she strolled along, observing the small shops on both sides of the street. She bought a serving of anything she wanted to eat. By the time she reached the Huo Corporation building, her hands were full of bags.

Gu Qingyin sighed. She definitely couldn’t finish eating so much, but there were too many delicious things, and each one exuded an enticing aroma that seduced her. She really couldn’t control herself!

As soon as Gu Qingyin entered the door, the mixed aroma of various snacks wafted out.

The two young ladies at the front desk raised their heads to look at her.

Gu Qingyin paused, raised her hand slightly, and asked tentatively, “I accidentally bought too much, would you like some?”

Five minutes later, Gu Qingyin went upstairs feeling relaxed, but the company’s gossip group exploded. Those who saw the message silently got up and went downstairs. Snacks weren’t rare, but the person who brought the food was.

Being able to eat something brought by President Huo’s family member, wouldn’t that be equivalent to being treated to a meal by President Huo?! This rare opportunity must be seized!

As soon as Gu Qingyin came out of the elevator, she ran into a Miss Secretary. The secretary was about to greet her with a smile, but Gu Qingyin made a “shush” gesture and asked in a low voice, “Is Huo Xingye in the office?”

The secretary nodded with a smile and reminded, “Special Assistant Xue is also there.”

Gu Qingyin gave an “OK” gesture. She certainly wouldn’t disturb her son’s normal work. She would just wait at the door, and when they were done talking, she would go in.

Very coincidentally, the office door wasn’t closed tightly. As soon as Gu Qingyin approached, she heard Xue Ning’s voice.

“…Miss Wen’s body is fine, but she needs a long time to recuperate. After she is discharged from the hospital, do you still need to send her back to your apartment?”

A question mark popped up in Gu Qingyin’s head. Who is Miss Wen? Why send her to Huo Xingye’s apartment? Instantly, she thought of the friend who was recuperating at Huo Xingye’s house.

“No, you don’t need to report her matters to me anymore.” Huo Xingye’s voice was calm, “Forced melons are not sweet.”

Xue Ning seemed to laugh, “It’s good that you can see it clearly.” After a pause, he probably couldn’t help but say, “Although Head Mother has only been back for a short time, you have changed a lot and are more humane than before.”

“Are you very idle?” Huo Xingye’s voice was cold.

“Cough cough, if the Family Head has no other instructions, I’ll go out first.”

Gu Qingyin was still thinking about Miss Wen’s matter and didn’t pay much attention to the movements in the office. As a result, she looked up and met Xue Ning’s eyes.

“Head Mother?” Xue Ning was a little surprised and asked with a slight flash in his eyes, “When did you arrive? Have you been waiting long?”

Gu Qingyin’s expression was normal, “I just arrived. The secretary said you were discussing something, so I was going to wait a while before going in. I didn’t expect you to be done so quickly.”

Xue Ning nodded and smiled, “It’s nothing important, please come in.”

Gu Qingyin entered the door, Xue Ning closed the office door and strode away—regardless of whether Head Mother heard it just now, it had nothing to do with him.

（End of this chapter）