Be Careful, Scum Dad! Mommy Is Back!-Chapter 97 - : Are We Going to Have a "Stepdad" Now?

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Are We Going to Have a “Stepdad” Now?

“Mama!”

“Daddy!”

Ji Chao and Ji Ze each ran towards Lu Xining and Ji Muye, seeing the flowers in her arms, the two children looked at each other and were very happy.

Ji Ze couldn’t help asking, “Mom, did Dad give you those flowers?”

Lu Xining replied stiffly, “…um.”

She really wanted to throw away the flowers in her arms!

But every time she thought of what Ji Muye had said, “Ji Ze cried when he called me,” her heart as a mother couldn’t help but ache.

Ji Ze was always cheerful in front of her.

After all, Ji Muye had been with them for the past two years, and it seemed normal for Ji Ze to choose to tell his father whenever he was unhappy.

Especially at this moment!

Seeing Ji Chao’s eyes sparkling as he looked between the two of them, obviously in a much better mood than the past few days, Lu Xining persuaded herself to hold back.

These flowers…

Consider them emotional comfort for the two children.

But catching a glimpse of a smiling expression on the man beside her, Lu Xining secretly wondered: What is this man laughing about?

She moved her foot sideways half a step and stepped hard on the man’s leather shoe without changing her expression.

Ji Muye: “…”

His regal and aloof gaze glanced down at the slender heel of her high heels and he clenched his molars.

As soon as Lu Xining had arrived at the Lu Family’s home, she learned from the butler that Song Henian had come to see her, and was currently in the living room playing with Lu Nuonuo.

Seeing Ji Muye, Song Henian greeted him politely.

He then turned to Lu Xining and asked, “Is it convenient to talk?”

Thinking about her sons’ unusual behavior this week, Lu Xining didn’t take Song Henian to the study but went to a small garden that was visible from inside the room.

Song Henian had brought good news for Lu Xining.

The herb that Lu Xining had been searching for, the Seven-star Reviving Herb, had been spotted deep in the mountains of Tianshui Village, Yun City.

Not just one but a small cluster!

For Lu Xining, it was undoubtedly tremendous news.

With the Seven-star Reviving Herb, Lu Nuonuo’s health could be saved!

“Song Henian, thank you so much!”

She asked eagerly, unable to hide her excitement, “Do you have the exact address of that mountain in Tianshui Village, Yun City? I want to arrange for someone to go check as soon as possible.”

Song Henian nodded and said crisply, “I have sent the specific address and the information of the person who saw the herb to your email.”

“But… Xining, I have to remind you, the other party isn’t sure if what he saw is the herb you described; there might be some misunderstandings.”

Lu Xining could not hide her joy and waved her hand, “It doesn’t matter, similarity gives us hope, which is better than no leads at all!”

Song Henian hadn’t entered the Lu family’s home, but his cold gaze through the living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows met with that of the man inside.

He intentionally moved two steps closer to Lu Xining and whispered into her ear.

“While I was searching for the herb, I discovered that the Beicheng Family is also sending people to trace this herb.”

The Beicheng Family?

Even someone like Lu Xining, who was not concerned with current affairs, had heard of the Shang Family’s formidable reputation, vast power, and unfathomable depth.

But how could the Shang Family know about the Seven-star Reviving Herb?

Seeing her serious expression, Song Henian comforted, “I’ve set up some smoke bombs in advance; they’re temporarily misled.”

Suddenly, he said solemnly, “But given the Shang Family’s capability, this matter can’t be kept hidden for long; you should arrange for someone to investigate as soon as possible.”

Lu Xining nodded and thanked him again.

She invited Song Henian to stay for a meal, but he politely declined, citing a need to go to the airport soon.

“Xining, if you really want to thank me, just treat me to a big meal when I return from my business trip; you’re not short on money now, are you?”

She knew Song Henian’s words were a jibe about their college days; although they had excellent grades, they were genuinely poor.

They both spent their scholarships on their studies, and they relied on part-time jobs for everything else.

If it hadn’t been for their shared illness, the two wouldn’t have become familiar so quickly, nor would they have introduced each other to part-time jobs.

Lu Xining smiled, “Yeah, not lacking money.”

Ji Muye shifted his gaze, watching Lu Xining in the courtyard who smiled brilliantly at Song Henian, and the probing closeness of Song Henian. The warmth in his eyes receded, replaced by an elusive oppressive aura.

When he said he was leaving, Lu Xining was slightly surprised.

Before leaving, Ji Muye grabbed her hand and told her more about the Beicheng Family.

“Last month, the Beicheng Family unexpectedly found their daughter who had been lost for over twenty years. They cherish her immensely, but unfortunately, she has contracted a strange illness.”

“A doctor discovered an herb in ancient texts that could cure her odd disease, and the family is now mobilizing all its resources to find this secret medicine.”

“The head of their family won’t step down within the next five years. Those people from the Song Family belong to the Beicheng faction. You can trust Song Henian, but don’t trust the Song Family, that old man is too cunning.”

Ji Muye typically spoke little, so it was rare for him to say so much.

But upon hearing Song Henian mention the Seven-star Reviving Herb, his face immediately darkened as he recalled the recent rumors about the Beicheng Family.

The eldest son of the Beicheng Family.

He himself would need to give his full effort should he confront him.

And that included Lu Xining.

Ji Muye warned, “If that herb really exists and you find it, you must hide it well.”

“Don’t let anyone else know except for yourself and your closest confidant.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xining grew more wary of the Beicheng Family, nodding her head and thanking him distantly.

Ji Muye restrained his emotions and finally took a deep look at her.

Once he left,

Lu Xining immediately had Monkey arrange for people to go to Tianshui Village, Yun City.

If the Seven-star Reviving Herb really existed, then she must make the trip herself to ensure the successful transplantation of the herb.

No matter what, this was indeed good news!

“Nuonuo, mommy’s good treasure, let mommy give you a kiss.”

Lu Xining, not often expressive of her emotions, kissed her daughter and then each of her sons separately, unable to hide her happiness and joy.

On the other hand, just after leaving the Lu Family in the back seat of a black Maybach, Ji Muye lifted his eyelids, “Check on the people Song Henian has been in contact with over the past six months.”

A mere son of the Song Family cannot stop the people of the Beicheng Family.

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The seemingly simple and honest driver, with a hint of fierceness in his eyes, respectfully nodded, “Understood!”

“Young master, Old Xi has sent a message inviting you over this week.”

He closed his eyes and lightly ‘hmm’ed.

At night.

In the bedroom adjacent to the master, Ji Ze carrying a pillow came knocking and climbed adeptly onto Ji Chao’s big bed.

They sat cross-legged, slightly bent forward, resting their chins on their hands, sighing.

The two of them were already six years old.

Lu Xining had stopped letting them sleep with her and had arranged separate children’s rooms for them.

Ji Ze: “Brother, Uncle Song came today, and mom was really happy.”

Ji Chao: “I saw.”

Ji Ze: “Is there really no hope for dad? It won’t really be like what Fang Zihao said, that we are going to get a ‘stepdad,’ right?”

Ji Chao: “Uncle Song seems nice, and if mom is happier with him, we cannot force her to be with dad.”

Ji Chao: “…After all, dad and mom are already divorced.”

Divorce means separation.

But being able to see their parents every day was already a blessing.

He comforted Ji Ze, “Dad is good, mom is good too.”

Knowing Ji Ze always wished to live with their parents, Ji Chao felt maybe separation was best.

“Brother, just because she is our mom, we can’t expect her to sacrifice for us.”

Hearing this, Ji Ze pondered.