Shen Qingqing returned to Lu Junze's office, and Lu Junze was quite surprised.
"Why did you come back?"
"Did you forget what I asked you to do?"
Lu Junze remembered, "Of course I didn't forget, it's just about investigating your mother's affairs."
"Any progress?" Shen Qingqing subtly clenched her fist.
Seeing her nervous appearance, Lu Junze curled his lips, feeling a little resentful, "You only remember your mother's matters and nothing else!"
Shen Qingqing looked confused, "What matters?"
Lu Junze called out to the heavens, "My birthday!"
Shen Qingqing then remembered that Lu Junze's birthday was in a week.
But she had been too busy and preoccupied lately to even think about it. Hearing him mention it now, she felt very guilty.
"I'm sorry, I forgot..."
Lu Junze snorted, and said arrogantly, "As long as you are willing to attend my birthday banquet, I won't be angry."
"Then I will definitely come." Shen Qingqing not only had to go, but also prepare a gift. "What about my mother..."
Lu Junze was in a good mood, "I will invite the Xiao clan to the birthday banquet."
Shen Qingqing's fingertips moved, and she slowly asked, "The Xiao from Xiao Qing?"
"The Xiao from Xiao Qing."
Shen Qingqing's lips moved, and she couldn't speak for a moment.
She had originally thought it might take a long time to investigate, but unexpectedly, he gave her such a big surprise so quickly.
"I know you've been waiting for this day for a long time," Lu Junze also felt for her, "so I will do my best to help you."
Shen Qingqing excitedly took his hand, "Lu Junze, you... thank you!"
Lu Junze immediately held her hand back, gazing at her affectionately, "Since you're so grateful, why not pledge yourself to me and give me something more substantial."
Shen Qingqing's excitement immediately vanished like smoke. She snatched her hand back and glared at him.
"Alright, alright, I'm just teasing. I'll be serious," Lu Junze said with a grin, "Okay, I have things to do, so I won't keep you. My birthday is in a few days, see you then. Oh, and remember to prepare a unique gift for me. If it's not thoughtful enough, I'll fall out with you!"
But Shen Qingqing knew that this guy was just saying that. They had known each other for many years, and he had never fallen out with her.
"I know, I'll leave now."
Shen Qingqing was truly happy to get news of her mother. But when evening came and she returned home, she saw Xingyao sitting on the sofa. Hearing her voice, Xingyao asked in her tender voice, "Is Mommy back?"
"Is Xingyao waiting for me?"
Xingyao nodded, "I want to sleep with Mommy."
Shen Qingqing naturally fulfilled her daughter's small wish. They called Chenchen, had dinner together, and then took the two children back to her bedroom.
Fortunately, the bed was large enough to comfortably fit three people.
She lay in the middle, with Chenchen on her left, sleeping soundly with good posture, and Xingyao on her right, staring at the ceiling with dull eyes, seemingly happy yet unable to sleep.
"Why aren't you sleeping?" Shen Qingqing asked softly.
"I like being with Mommy very much," Xingyao also replied in a small voice.
"Mommy also likes being with you," Shen Qingqing kissed her forehead, and suddenly thought of Lin Wanxin, whom she had seen at the banquet that day.
Seeing her frantic state, desperately trying to find Xingyao, it was evident that she cared a lot about her.
In the quiet, Shen Qingqing whispered into Xingyao's ear, "Xingyao, have you ever thought about returning to your birth mother?"
Xingyao's small body stiffened, and she remained silent.
"Xingyao must miss her mother, right?" Shen Qingqing was reluctant, but if Xingyao said she was willing, she would also be willing to return Xingyao.
Everything should be based on Xingyao's wishes.
Xingyao's voice was very soft and quiet, with a hint of caution, "Mommy, don't you want me anymore?"
"Of course not," Shen Qingqing quickly explained, "Mommy said that because I know every child wants their own mother, and you're the same. Mommy doesn't want you to be afraid of letting me down and not recognize your birth mother. What if you regret it when you grow up?"
Xingyao bit her lip, her small hand quietly gripping her sleeve.
"I don't want to recognize her. I have Mommy."
Shen Qingqing's heart melted. She quickly patted her chubby little arm, "I know, Xingyao is very close to me, but you also have to remember that your mother loves you very much too."
Xingyao remained silent.
If that person truly loved her, why would she have lost her?
Just like Mommy, she was so good to her, watching her everywhere, for fear of losing her. If she coughed even once, Mommy would be very nervous.
This was Mommy!
She tightly hugged Shen Qingqing, "If Mommy doesn't want me anymore, then send me back to the orphanage. Don't give me to anyone else. I only have you as my Mommy."
Shen Qingqing was helpless and touched. She hugged her small body, "Okay, it was Mommy's fault. I won't mention this again. Mommy will just live a good life with you and your brother, okay?"
Xingyao's heart finally settled. She nodded seriously, and for fear Mommy wouldn't see, she said in her milky voice, "Okay."
Shen Qingqing also didn't want to send Xingyao away. Although she hadn't raised her for long, she had already developed feelings for her. Since the child was unwilling, this matter would be put aside for now.
She held the two children and fell asleep peacefully.
The next day, she went to the company early, in a very good mood. She even greeted her colleagues proactively. When she saw Fu Jingshu arriving at work, she even smiled and waved at him.
Fu Jingshu paused slightly, then frowned at her.
"In a good mood?"
"So-so." She was naturally in a good mood after finding her mother's clan.
"Did you find the earring yesterday?"
"Ah?" Shen Qingqing was stunned for a moment before realizing her previous lie. She nodded vaguely, "I found it, I've already found it."
Did he not see how obviously guilty she was?
Fu Jingshu took a deep breath, his aura suddenly turned cold, "I heard you spent over an hour alone with Lu Junze again yesterday."
"It wasn't an hour, was it?" Shen Qingqing wasn't sure. She was too excited at the time to check the time.
Very good, it seemed she was too busy with her date.
Fu Jingshu couldn't explain why, but a growing gloom settled in his heart, and irritation began to rise. He glanced at Shen Qingqing and turned into his office.
Less than ten minutes later, Shen Qingqing received a summons from the CEO's office.
"Bring the coffee in."
This didn't seem to be her duty, did it?
But Shen Qingqing thought it was better to do more than less, so she made a cup of coffee and went over. After placing the coffee on the table, she prepared to leave.
Unexpectedly, Fu Jingshu said without looking up, "Change it, it's too hot."
Shen Qingqing pursed her lips and changed the cup.
"Not mellow enough, change it again."
She changed it again.
"The temperature isn't hot enough, the coffee flavor hasn't been brewed out, change it again."
"Bang."
Fu Jingshu slowly looked up and saw Shen Qingqing place the coffee cup he had just rejected on the table, with some coffee stains splashing onto the desk.