The true heiress of metaphysics travels back to the 1970s and recognizes her father, a high-ranking

Meng Wanqiu looked up and saw Lin Yuexi. She paused for a moment before slowly remembering who the other person was, and nodded calmly.

"It's Yuexi."

She wasn't familiar with this girl at all; she had only seen her a few times when Jiang Chuyao took her home in the compound. In her memory, this girl, though young, always had a hint of cunning in her eyes, making it hard to feel any goodwill towards her.

Lin Yuexi pretended not to notice Meng Wanqiu's coldness. She walked to Meng Wanqiu's side and lowered her voice, saying:

"Aunt Meng, you've come to see Grandpa Meng and Grandma Meng, right? I see them often, and they're still in good health, but Grandma Meng... she's still the same as always," Lin Yuexi said, feigning regret.

Upon hearing this, Meng Wanqiu's expression instantly turned cold, a clear hint of impatience flashing in her eyes. She no longer wanted to pay attention to Lin Yuexi. This child was obviously lying. If she really saw the two elderly people frequently, wouldn't she know that Xie Chuan's grandmother's illness had been cured?

Lin Yuexi was rebuffed and secretly annoyed.

With Fu Moxuan's leg injured, her hopes of attaching herself to the Fu family were completely dashed, so she quickly turned her attention to other prominent families in Beijing.

After careful consideration, Jiang Xiechuan's older brother, Jiang Xiexi, became one of her potential targets.

Although the Jiang family is slightly inferior to the Fu family in terms of family background, its foundation in Beijing, while not as prominent as that of the Fu family, is still as solid as a rock.

Jiang Xiechuan's elder brother, Jiang Xiexi, has distinguished himself in the military and is recognized as a young talent in the circle.

Of course, Jiang Xiexi was just one of her candidates. What she needed to do now was to build a good relationship with Jiang Xiexi's family and leave a good impression on them!

I'll take things slowly after I return to Beijing and try to get in touch with Jiang Xiexi.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuexi suppressed her displeasure and put on a gentle smile as she asked, "Aunt Meng, how many days are you and Uncle Jiang staying here?"

"It's not decided yet, and I probably won't be staying for too long," Meng Wanqiu replied casually.

Although she longed to stay here with her parents and daughter, she couldn't give up her work in Beijing for the time being, so she could only endure this worry for the time being.

Lin Yuexi's eyes lit up: "Aunt Meng, I'm going back to Beijing in a couple of days. Let's go back together then."

Although Meng Wanqiu disliked Lin Yuexi, she was also considerate of the fact that it was unsafe for a young girl to travel a long distance by train alone, so she gently advised her:

"Yuexi, we might have to stay here a few more days. If you're not in a hurry to go back, then wait for us."

After hearing Meng Wanqiu's words, Lin Yuexi was stunned for a moment, and then said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, Aunt Meng, my parents have already found me a job and are urging me to go back and report for duty. I'm afraid I can't wait for you."

She didn't want to stay in this awful place for even a minute longer. If she hadn't still not received the work certificate her parents had sent, she would have left long ago.

Meng Wanqiu nodded. Since the girl didn't want to go with them, she wouldn't force her.

"Mom, we're back." Jiang Xiechuan's voice came from afar, carrying a hint of weariness from his work, yet also a joyful tone.

Meng Wanqiu quickly looked over and immediately saw her little girl walking over with Jiang Xiechuan and Fu Moxuan.

Lin Yuexi spotted Jiang Muyan immediately. Her eyes flickered slightly, and she casually remarked, "Aunt Meng, the one with Xie Chuan is Jiang, a new educated youth in our educated youth compound. It's strange, Xie Chuan never used to interact with girls much, but since Jiang came, he and Brother Fu have been inseparable from her during the day."

She paused, then added seemingly casually, "Oh, by the way, I also heard that the three of them are eating together now."

Lin Yuexi put it very tactfully, but anyone with a discerning eye could immediately understand what she meant.

Meng Wanqiu suppressed her displeasure, her tone remaining calm yet revealing an undeniable protectiveness: "Mu Yan is a kind and sincere child. It's only natural that Xie Chuan and Mo Xuan are willing to be close to her. Not to mention the two of them, I like this child from the bottom of my heart too."

Lin Yuexi was surprised that Meng Wanqiu not only didn't take the bait, but also openly defended Jiang Muyan. Her face froze for a moment, then she forced a smile and agreed, "Aunt Meng is right, Jiang the educated youth is indeed likable."

She secretly resented Jiang Muyan, wondering what was so good about her. Not only did Jiang Xiechuan and Fu Moxuan fawn over her, but even Meng Wanqiu treated her differently and protected her at every turn.

Seeing the three approaching, Lin Yuexi dared not linger any longer—she knew Jiang Xiechuan was cold towards her, and if they met, she might end up making a fool of herself, so she hurriedly said goodbye.

"Aunt Meng, I have to go back and cook, so I'll go in first."

"Okay, go ahead and get busy." Meng Wanqiu nodded perfunctorily, her gaze already fixed back on Jiang Muyan.

As the three approached, Meng Wanqiu immediately stepped forward and took Jiang Muyan's hand, her tone full of concern: "Muyan, you're back? Are you tired? Are you starving? Dinner is ready, let's go back and eat."

As they walked, she chattered on and on about the dishes she had made, every word brimming with affection.

Jiang Xiechuan, standing to the side, saw that his mother only had eyes for his younger sister and deliberately put on a speechless expression—he and Fu San were standing right there, and his mother was completely ignoring them!

Fu Moxuan noticed the "resentment" in his eyes, reached out and patted his shoulder, teasing him in a low voice: "You have to learn to get used to it."

Jiang Xiechuan smiled nonchalantly, his eyes full of doting affection—he was just pretending. He was happier than anyone else that his mother loved Mu Yan so much, and he only hoped to make up for all the love his sister had missed over the years.

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Holding Meng Wanqiu's warm hand, Jiang Muyan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. It was a strange yet incredibly reassuring touch, like a large hand tightly enveloping a small one, like the warm spring sun spreading through her heart—a feeling she had never experienced before.

Back in Jiang Xiechuan's dormitory, Jiang Mingqian had already tidied the table and was waiting. Upon seeing everyone enter, he immediately stood up and greeted them with a smile:

"Go wash your hands and rest for a bit, I'll go bring out the food."

As Jiang Mingqian spoke, he looked at Jiang Xiechuan and said, "Xiechuan, take the food to your grandparents; it's time for them to have dinner."

"Dad, today's meal is delicious!"

Jiang Xiechuan couldn't help but praise, "Indeed, there are five or six dishes today!"

Jiang Mingqian smiled and waved his hand, then turned his gaze to Jiang Muyan, his tone full of expectation: "Muyan, try your and your mother's cooking in a bit and see if you like it."

Jiang Muyan nodded with a smile, her tone gentle: "Okay!"

Meng Wanqiu walked over: "Mu Yan, are you tired today? The water's ready, come on, let's go wash our hands!"

Meng Wanqiu was eager to do more for her daughter.

"Not tired at all. Today I just sat there peeling corn husks, it was very relaxing!" Jiang Muyan replied while washing her hands.

How could it be easy? Meng Wanqiu thought with heartache. Just now at the gate of the educated youth compound, she clearly saw the other female educated youths complaining about sore arms and wrists. How could her own daughter really be at ease? She was just being sensible and didn't want them to worry.

What Meng Wanqiu didn't know was that these tasks, which would be tiring for others, were actually very easy for Jiang Muyan. Just like how she could easily earn ten work points normally.