Rebirth from the Ashes

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Chapter 563: Ran Like Mad

“He’s looking for his family.” Shen Xi got up and urged Li Yuan to have a hearty breakfast before nudging Fu Qingxuan to leave. “When did you come with your mom? Why didn’t you let me know in advance so I can welcome you properly?”

Her darling Madam Yun was only being polite. Fu Qingxuan aside, Shen Xi was surprised Madam Fu actually accepted the courtesy invitation and came over.

“My mom wanted to come.” Fu Qingxuan rolled his eyes as if he would believe his mom truly wanted to come because the fact was, she would rather not but made it sound otherwise.

“Oh.” Shen Xi turned a blind eye to his eye roll as he would know better if his presence was welcome or not, but one thing was for sure, Fu Qingli was certainly going to be on her *ss about it again.

Toffeecito tailed behind them.

Shen Xi only realized it was following them when she was at the door. Getting down to scoop Toffeecito up, she looked at Fu Qingxuan and said, “You should go ahead. I’ll be right behind you.”

Instead of going off, Fu Qingxuan stayed there and watched her carry Toffeecito back into the courtyard. She placed the cat on Li Yuan’s lap before tapping its head for it to stay and keep Li Yuan company.

Toffeecito did as it was told. As if it understood the human language, it meowed and rubbed against Li Yuan without any intention to leave.

Fu Qingxuan was not having it. He yelled, “Toffeecito.”

Toffeecito took a glance at him before burying itself in Li Yuan’s embrace, showing Fu Qingxuan its classy bottom. The cat even flicked its tail in a display of aloofness.

Fu Qingxuan was about to blow up. Godd*mnit! Even a cat was picking on him. Was he so much of a pushover?

Shen Xi was in stitches as Fu Qingxuan stormed off with a flushed face. The young master sure was immature to embarrass himself by calling Toffeecito. Surprise. Toffeecito had not formed a bond with him!

The pair got home one after the other while Yun Jinping, Granny Yu, and Shangguan Yanqiu were cooking in the kitchen.

Although Yun Jinping did not want the guests to be working in the kitchen, she let Shangguan Yanqiu be since she could not talk her out of it. It never occurred to her that the high-society madam from a privileged life knew her way around the kitchen. Yun Jinping was in quite a bit of shock.

Shangguan Yanqiu was only two years older than Yun Jinping. They hit it off and had a lot to talk about. Shangguan Yanqiu might be from higher places, but she was nice and easy to get along with. The women bonded on a sisterhood level.

“Jinping, there’s this doctor named Jiu Zhou in China. Do you know him?” Shangguan Yanqiu was chopping the vegetables when she recalled she owed the child a meal.

The kid took great care of her for a week, but she never had a chance to host him for dinner at their home. This remained a regret of hers.

“I know of him, but I don’t know him personally.” Yun Jinping nodded. “He’s a great doctor. I heard that he’s a miracle doctor living in seclusion. He cured the son of the Ning family despite the child being in a coma for many years.”

“He’s an amazing and handsome young man.” Shangguan Yanqiu had a gentle smile on her face. “He’s thoughtful and sensible, albeit a little indifferent.”

“Have you met him?” Yun Jinping asked.

“Yes. He provided medical care for a week when I was sick.” Shangguan Yanqiu knew that the kid had a heart of gold despite the cold front he put up. It appeared he deliberately shied away from people.