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Shi An and Shi Ning sensed something was wrong as soon as they entered the house.

Normally, as soon as I walk in the door, I can smell the aroma of my mother Jiang Man's cooking, but today the house is quiet and deserted, and my mother hasn't come home yet.

On the other hand, her father, Qin Yishen, was busy in the kitchen, wearing a blue and white checkered apron. The spatula clattered against the edge of the pot, making a "clinking" sound.

Shi Ning threw her schoolbag onto the sofa and yelled, "Dad, where's Mom?"

Qin Yishen poked his head out of the kitchen, still holding a soup spoon in his hand, and said with a smile, "Your mom, there's a sudden emergency at the hospital, they specifically asked for her to consult, she probably won't be back until very late, so Dad will show you what he can do today."

Shi Ning pouted and muttered softly, "Okay, I just hope your cooking isn't too bad."

Chen Yu joked from the side, "Ning'er, don't worry, Uncle's cooking will definitely be delicious."

Shi An also smiled and said, "That's right, Dad's cooking skills should not be underestimated."

The family chatted and laughed as they waited for dinner. The meal was lively and enjoyable. Although Dad's braised pork didn't look very appealing, it tasted really good.

After finishing her meal, Shi Ning helped her father clear the dishes and then went back to her room to do her homework.

Shi An and Chen Yu watched TV in the living room for a while before going back to their rooms to rest.

As night deepened, the entire building fell silent, save for the occasional whoosh of a car outside the window.

Jiang Man dragged her tired body and gently opened the door to her home.

She tiptoed, afraid of waking the children, and tried to go straight back to the bedroom without even turning on the lights.

Coincidentally, Shi Ning happened to come out for a drink of water.

She walked into the living room in a daze, and by the faint moonlight coming in from the window, she saw a figure.

She was so startled she almost screamed, but upon closer inspection, she realized it was her mother. "Mom, you're finally back! I thought a thief had broken in."

Shi Ning patted her chest, still shaken. Jiang Man chuckled softly, "I'm sorry, baby, I scared you. Why aren't you asleep so late?"

While pouring water, Shi Ning said, "I got up to use the restroom. Oh, Mom, I saw a woman on my way home from school today who looked a lot like your younger sister. She got into a luxury car with a man. I thought she looked familiar, but I couldn't quite place her. I just saw you and it suddenly dawned on me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man stiffened slightly and remained silent for a while before saying, "I didn't expect her to still be in this city. But it's all in the past. As long as she doesn't bother our lives anymore, that's fine."

Shi Ning curiously leaned closer: "Mom, what's going on between you and Auntie? I only remember seeing her when I was little, but I don't remember her anymore."

Jiang Man sighed, "It's nothing, you should go to sleep, you have class tomorrow."

The next day, Shi Ning told Shi An about it, but Shi An didn't take it seriously. However, she felt something was wrong after school.

After school, they were stopped by an uninvited guest who broke the peace.

A woman dressed in a glamorous suit and high heels stood there.

She wore stylish sunglasses, carried a designer handbag, and exuded an aura of wealth.

Upon seeing Shi An and Shi Ning, the woman's lips curled into a kind smile. She slowly removed her sunglasses and said, "Shi An, Shi Ning, do you remember me? I'm your aunt. How about we go out for a big meal together today?"

Shi An and Shi Ning were stunned for a moment. They looked the strange yet familiar woman up and down, and were at a loss for what to do.

Shi Ning instinctively hid behind Shi An and whispered, "We don't know you. You must have mistaken us for someone else."

Shi An looked at the woman warily. Although he had a vague idea of ​​her identity, the sudden meeting still made him somewhat defensive. The woman seemed to have anticipated their reaction and smiled as she said, "I'm Jiang Li, your mother's younger sister. What, you saw me when you were little and don't remember me now?"

Upon hearing the name "Jiang Li," Shi An and Shi Ning were startled. They recalled the stories their mother had told them and realized that the person in front of them was indeed their aunt.

Even so, they didn't feel much closeness to their aunt whom they hadn't seen for many years.

Shi An politely declined, saying, "Auntie, thank you for your kindness, but we still want to go home."

Jiang Li, however, was not about to give up so easily. She smiled and said, "How can that be? It's a rare opportunity to meet. How about I call your mother and tell her?"

Before Shi An and Shi Ning could respond, Jiang Li had already reached out and grabbed them, half-dragging and half-pulling them toward the luxury car next to them.

"Come on, Auntie will take you to a nice place."

Shi Ning struggled anxiously and cried out, "Auntie, we really don't want to go."

Chen Yu, watching from the side, immediately became anxious.

He felt that this so-called aunt was practically kidnapping him; how could anyone forcibly drag someone away like that?

Chen Yu rushed forward and shouted at Jiang Li, "Let them go!"

As he spoke, he swung his fist and punched.

Jiang Li was so frightened that she took a few steps back. At that moment, the door of the luxury car suddenly opened, and five or six tall men got out of the car and surrounded Chen Yu.

Jiang Li tidied her slightly messy hair, still smiling, but with a hint of smugness in her smile.

"Don't worry, I'm your aunt's own sister. I won't make the call, you go back and tell them."

After saying that, she took out a business card from her bag and handed it to Chen Yu. "This is the address of my restaurant. Tell them to come here if they want to see the child."

Chen Yu glared angrily at Jiang Li, but was blocked by the men and couldn't move.

Shi An and Shi Ning were pulled into the car. Through the car window, they looked anxiously at Chen Yu and shouted, "Chen Yu, hurry back and tell your parents!"

The car started and sped away, kicking up dust.

Chen Yu stood there, clutching the business card tightly, his heart filled with regret and worry.

He turned and ran towards Shi An's house, thinking all the way about how to explain this to Shi An and Shi Ning's parents.

When Jiang Man and Qin Yishen got home from get off work, they saw Chen Yu anxiously waiting at the door, and a bad feeling welled up in their hearts.

Chen Yu told them the whole story, and Jiang Man's face instantly turned very ugly. She never expected that her sister, whom she hadn't seen for many years, would do such a thing as soon as she appeared.

"This Jiang Li, after all these years, how come she's still so willful!"

Jiang Man said angrily. Qin Yishen comforted her, "Don't worry, let's go to the address she gave us and take a look."

"If, if something happens to Shi An and Shi Ning, I really won't be able to face their deceased parents..."

Jiang Man's lips trembled as she spoke, frantically putting on her clothes. (End of Chapter)