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Chapter 257: Chapter 257: The Gift for the Daughter-in-law Chapter 257: Chapter 257: The Gift for the Daughter-in-law In front of everyone, Yuke opened the gift and saw a jade bracelet. It had a warm texture and exquisite design that revealed its age and significant value.

“Yuke, this is what our Mu Family has given to each daughter-in-law, and now that you have married into our Mu Family, it is only right–both sentimentally and rationally–to give this to you.”

“Grandma, this is too precious, I can’t accept it!”

Surprised, Yuke hastily tried to refuse.

She was only an ‘actor’–how could she dare to take someone else’s gift?

Just then, Mu Bailang suddenly spoke up. “Since Grandma gave it to you, you should keep it. Don’t make Grandma unhappy.”

Yuke was a little stunned.

Now that the patron had spoken, she dared not refuse again.

Moreover, her main purpose for being there was to make Old Mrs. Mu happy…

She could only accept it, gratefully responding, “Thank you, Grandma!”

After leaving the mansion, Yuke planned to return the jade bracelet to Mu Bailang.

Old Mrs. Mu smiled joyously and personally put the bracelet on her wrist.

…

At the other end, the Li Mansion.

Li Lingyang and Su Huimiao were both worried about Chengcheng’s condition.

Even after returning home, they stayed by his bedside…

When Chengcheng thought the time was about right, he slowly came to.

Putting on an act of innocence, he asked, “Grandma, Daddy, why are you here?”

Before Li Lingyang could answer, Su Huimiao, overwhelmed with excitement, flung herself over and grabbed his little hand to ask.

“Chengcheng, you’re finally awake. Grandma was so worried. How do you feel? Is there any discomfort anywhere?”

“If there’s anything uncomfortable, you must tell us right away,” Li Lingyang also stepped forward, concerned.

Chengcheng lay half-reclining on the bed, eyes downcast, “Nothing’s uncomfortable, but…”

Li Lingyang patiently probed, “But what?”

“I just miss Mommy a bit,” Chengcheng looked up with his tiny face appearing pitifully adorable, “Daddy, can you let her come be with me?”

Li Lingyang met his son’s gaze, and his heart felt like a jumble of mixed emotions.

If only Shen Jiangqing would behave, he wouldn’t have separated mother and son…

“Your mother is frail, and you’ve just been sick. Cross-infection would do more harm.”

So they still couldn’t meet…

Chengcheng didn’t speak but bit his lip and silently shed tears.

Su Huimiao’s heart melted at the sight; how distressing…

She hurried forward to comfort him, “Chengcheng, don’t cry. You’ll see her eventually; it’s just not the right time now. Grandma will be with you.”

A glint flickered in Chengcheng’s eyes as he threw himself into her embrace.

Su Huimiao comforted him by stroking his back.

Seeing this scene, Li Lingyang rubbed his brow in vexation.

…

Tomorrow was the weekend, and Ning Yichu thought it had been too long since last taking the children out for fun, so he decided to take them to Nanhu Park for a drawing outing.

Ningning was especially excited when she heard the news.

After dinner, she stayed in her room humming songs as she packed her little bag.

Moments later, with a new dress on and bag in tow, she darted out of her room and did a twirl in front of both of them.

“Mommy, Brother, how do I look for going out tomorrow? Pretty?”

“Beautiful!”

Ning Yichu’s eyes curved warmly, lavishing praise, “Our Ningning is simply the prettiest little princess in the world!”

Chen Bao also indulged his sister, “Ningning is the most beautiful!”

Ningning was even happier, beaming like a flower, already impatient to leave.

“You’re really excited, aren’t you?” Ning Yichu asked.

Ningning nodded vigorously, her joy apparent as she chirped, “Of course, I’m happy to go out with Mommy and Brother.”

“It’s to draw,” Chen Bao corrected helplessly.

Ningning cheekily stuck out her tongue, “It’s all the same.”

Ning Yichu looked indulgently into her eyes, “Ningning, listen to me and your brother outside. Don’t run off, okay?”

“Yes, madam!” Ningning answered promptly but then seemed to remember something, adding, “Mommy, can we invite Doudou to draw with us tomorrow?”

She and Doudou were now very close, inseparable, so she wanted to go together!

Thinking of Chengcheng’s sickness today, Ning Yichu felt it unlikely she would come but said, “You should ask her first.”

“Mm!”

Ningning immediately grabbed the iPad and sent Doudou a message to see if she was free.

Doudou, surprised and indeed tempted by the message, hesitated…

She had heard from Aunt Ning that Chengcheng cried tonight from missing his mother…

It didn’t seem appropriate to talk about going out to play, did it?

But she really wanted to be with Aunt Ning and the others…

After Li Lingyang soothed Chengcheng’s mood and was taking him downstairs for dinner, he just happened to see his daughter looking conflicted.

He paused, “Doudou, what’s wrong?”

Seeing the disdain in Chengcheng’s eyes, this little bastard was competing with him for Daddy’s attention again!

Doudou timidly looked up, hesitated for a long time but still couldn’t bring herself to speak.

With patience, Li Lingyang crouched down, “What’s up, Doudou? Tell Daddy.”

Doudou bit her lip, then gestured, “Daddy, it’s the weekend tomorrow, and Ningning invited me to Nanhu Park for drawing…”

Li Lingyang, clever as he was, understood her meaning at once.

This little girl wanted to go play with Chen Bao and Ningning…

Truth be told, he hadn’t taken the children out in some time; it was natural for Doudou to want a day out.

He smiled, “Of course, you can go.”

Chengcheng looked on contemptuously.

Places like Nanhu Park, neither a famous historical landmark nor a tourist spot, were suitable only for them…

As soon as this thought surfaced, Li Lingyang’s voice rang out.

“Chengcheng, we’ll go too. It’ll be good for you to relax.”

Now that his son’s health was no longer a concern, fixating on Shen Jiangqing wasn’t the solution. Tomorrow would be a good chance to help him through his emotional struggles…

Chengcheng was dumbfounded–why was he also going?

Seeing his silence, Li Lingyang questioned, “You don’t want to go?”

Chengcheng certainly didn’t want to. He was about to refuse, but then suddenly recalling Shen Jiangqing’s instruction, he changed his mind, “I want to, as long as I’m with Daddy, anywhere is fine.”

Doudou, relieved, made a “yes” gesture, “Yay, let’s all go paint together tomorrow!”

The next day, when Ning Yichu saw Li Lingyang and Chengcheng appear at the park, he was somewhat taken aback.