The Mystical Biological Mother Returns, the Villainous Sons Stand Up Straight – Chapter 78

Ch 78: Must Have Gone to the Wrong Place

Back in Yuncity, Gu Qingyin and Huo Xinghai separated. Her son wasn’t as free as she was; he had other announcements to run.

Gu Qingyin returned to the Old House. Just as she finished tidying up, Liu Ergou came to her door, for the matter of Xia Zelin. This person really knew Lin Wu.

Although the two contacted each other very secretly, it could still be found with a little effort.

“The Taoist Master behind Xia Zelin is Lin Wu.” Liu Ergou sat in the tea room, sipping tea contentedly, and said, “Xia Zelin knew Lin Wu a long time ago. His purpose in entering the entertainment industry was to develop clients. After all, money comes quickly in the entertainment industry, and those celebrities are willing to spend money to become famous.”

Gu Qingyin sat opposite him lazily, drinking tea casually. “Is there any news about Lin Wu?”

Liu Ergou shook his head. “He hasn’t appeared.”

“Xia Zelin might know.” Gu Qingyin asked, “Is he in Yuncity?”

“Xia Zelin will be here in two days for a roadshow in Yuncity.”

Gu Qingyin hummed. “Then we’ll talk about it when he comes.” After drinking a cup of tea, she asked, “The Mystical Arts Association hasn’t moved, has it?”

“It hasn’t moved. It’s still hidden in the Old District.” Liu Ergou paused his tea-drinking motion. “Are you planning to report it?”

Gu Qingyin glanced at him. “I am going to report it, but not this matter.”

Just as Liu Ergou was about to ask, he suddenly felt his trouser leg being tugged. He looked at Gu Qingyin opposite him inexplicably, his whole body stiffening, afraid to move.

In an instant, many thoughts ran through his head.

Gu Qingyin, seeing him holding his teacup for a long time without moving, couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?”

Liu Ergou became even stiffer. “N-nothing.” He lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea. Using the motion of putting down the teacup, he lowered his head very naturally, and then made eye contact with the little monkey on his leg.

The man and the monkey didn’t move for several seconds.

The man thought: Why is it a monkey?

The monkey thought: Why is this person staring at me? Is he trying to attack me?

“Mao Mao.” Gu Qingyin finally noticed something was wrong and said helplessly, “Didn’t I tell you not to run around? Come back quickly.”

The monkey raised its paw warily, retreating slowly bit by bit. Once it was off the man’s leg, it ran back to Gu Qingyin’s side with a whoosh, thinking, “It’s just because this person looked a little delicious.”

Liu Ergou also reacted, feeling a sense of loss or relief in his heart, but much more at ease than before.

He craned his neck to look at Mao Mao, his eyes full of curiosity. “Is this the thing you brought back from the island?”

Gu Qingyin nodded. “Yes. It’s not quite a spirit, not quite a ghost, but it was born, which is very magical.” Mao Mao can also be regarded as a unique life form in this world.

Liu Ergou’s heart itched. “Let me see.”

Gu Qingyin smiled. “Tell it yourself.”

Liu Ergou looked at Mao Mao, not knowing how to speak for several seconds. He couldn’t exactly say, “Come here, I want to study you,” could he?

Mao Mao, feeling uneasy from being stared at, couldn’t help but bare its teeth at him.

Liu Ergou gave a wry smile. “Never mind, the opportunity hasn’t arrived. I shouldn’t force it.”

Gu Qingyin scoffed. “Stop making excuses for yourself.”

Liu Ergou coughed lightly and started making tea again. “Chen Ling is pregnant.”

Gu Qingyin raised her eyebrows. “The risks for an elderly mother aren’t low. Is she that in love?”

Liu Ergou also found it strange.

He knew Chen Ling’s husband, a decent Taoist Master who hadn’t achieved much, but hadn’t made any mistakes either. Chen Ling was such a proud person, how did she end up marrying such a mediocre person?

Liu Ergou shook his head. “Maybe it’s fate.”

Gu Qingyin shrugged. She hadn’t even figured out her own family’s affairs yet, so she would just listen to other people’s affairs as gossip and didn’t need to delve into them.

“Take a look at the list I sent you. See if there’s anyone you can help. Give them a hand.” Gu Qingyin was referring to the people who had been cursed by Huo Xinghai before. She raised her teacup to Liu Ergou in place of wine. “Consider it me owing you a favor.”

Liu Ergou immediately became unhappy. “We’ve been friends for so many years. There’s no need to be so formal.”

Gu Qingyin curved her eyes into a smile. “One thing is one thing.”

Liu Ergou pursed his lips and drank the tea anyway.

“When are you planning to go to the Mystical Arts Association?”

Gu Qingyin thought for a moment. “Tomorrow, maybe.”

Liu Ergou hummed. “I’m free these days. I can go with you.” As if afraid of being rejected, he added, “The Mystical Arts Association has changed a lot in the past twenty years. Many of the old people have retired. If I go with you, it can save a lot of trouble.”

Gu Qingyin didn’t care. Hearing this, she smiled and nodded.

After chatting for a while, Liu Ergou left contentedly.

In the evening, Hua Yi had the kitchen prepare a sumptuous meal. Huo Xingye and Huo Xinghai were both coming back for dinner.

This was the first real family dinner since they recognized each other as mother and sons, so Hua Xin took it very seriously. Throughout the entire process, from controlling the ingredients to choosing the tableware, she even changed the tablecloth to a new pattern.

Gu Qingyin didn’t understand, but expressed her respect, well, and gratitude.

Around seven o’clock in the evening, Huo Xingye returned first.

Gu Qingyin hadn’t seen her eldest son for several days. She happily greeted him with a loving hug, then took a step back to examine him carefully.

Huo Xingye was changing his shoes, but the more he was stared at, the more unnatural his movements became. He pursed his lips and turned to ask, “What’s wrong?”

Gu Qingyin frowned. “Have you not been resting well these days? Your dark circles are so heavy, and your face is a little thinner. Have you been eating properly?”

Huo Xingye immediately felt a warmth in his heart, and a relaxed smile appeared on his lips. “I’ve been a little busy with work these days. It’ll be better after this period.”

Gu Qingyin clicked her tongue. “No matter how busy you are, you have to take care of your body first.”

“I know.” Huo Xingye put his hand on Gu Qingyin’s shoulder, pushing her towards the living room. “You watch TV first. I’ll go upstairs to freshen up. We’ll eat together when Xinghai comes back.”

Gu Qingyin followed his lead, muttering threats in her mouth. “You’re not allowed to stay up late tonight. I’ll be watching you. If you stay up late again, I’ll knock you out and throw you back in bed.”

Huo Xingye’s eyes twitched, completely dispelling the thought of working late.

Other people’s mothers might just make verbal threats, but his mother could really do it.

Not long after Huo Xingye went upstairs, Huo Xinghai returned looking exhausted, his face still covered in makeup.

Gu Qingyin felt very sorry for him. “Go upstairs and take a bath quickly. No need to rush down.”

Huo Xinghai was too lazy to talk. He leaned down to hug his mother, then took the elevator upstairs.

When he came down again, it was already more than half an hour later. Huo Xingye and Gu Qingyin were sitting on the sofa talking.

Huo Xinghai vaguely heard Huo Zhaohua’s name, but he didn’t ask.

If it was necessary for him to know, Mom and Big Brother would naturally tell him. If it wasn’t necessary for him to know, then he would just follow his heart and interact with Huo Zhaohua as he saw fit. He didn’t need to worry about anything else.

“Everyone’s here. Let’s eat.”

The family of three took their seats in the dining room, chatting as they ate. The atmosphere was wonderful.

Perhaps they were too focused, as no one heard the sound of the door opening.

The person who came in, on the other hand, was stunned by the laughter and cheerful voices as soon as he opened the door. He even wondered to himself for a moment if he had gone to the wrong place.

After a pause, the person entered the door with extremely light steps. The harmonious scene in the dining room came into view, making him feel briefly dazed.

Sure enough, he must have gone to the wrong place.

Seeking recommendations! Thank you everyone!

（End of Chapter）