Jiang Momo had only said it casually, but she didn't expect Li Jiuyuan to agree.

That's not all; he even named the kitten "Xiao Mo".

Jiang Momo's body stiffened.

Her hands, which were holding the kitten, were much shorter, and she lowered her eyes, her gaze dark.

Xiao Mo.

What's the difference between this name and Jiang Weiwei's dog?

Aren't they all alluding to her?

Jiang Momo suddenly felt ridiculous.

She's gone completely mad; before today, she actually thought this place could give her warmth.

In truth, Li Jiuyuan only treated her as a plaything or a pet.

Yes, people like Li Jiuyuan, who have lived in high positions and enjoyed a life of luxury since childhood, treat others as if they were ants.

She suppressed her smile and gave a light, nonchalant reply.

"it is good."

Li Jiuyuan countered with, "You don't like it?"

I used to have this name, so why don't I like it now?

Jiang Momo didn't answer; she thought for a while.

It's just a name; if it can save a life, it's nothing special.

Thinking of this, she smiled again: "Yes, it sounds very nice."

After saying that, Jiang Momo picked up Xiao Mo and solemnly promised Li Jiuyuan:

"Don't worry, Ninth Master, I will take good care of it and won't let it bother you."

The two stood facing each other, Jiang Momo and Li Jiuyuan maintaining an extremely distant distance.

But it actually only takes two steps.

The wind picked up again outside the window, and the rain began to fall softly.

Li Jiuyuan lowered his eyes, observing the distance between the two.

So close, yet so far.

He ultimately said nothing and turned to go back upstairs.

……

Exhausted from a long day, Jiang Momo was worried about Xiao Mo, so she stayed with Xiao Mo until late at night, while Aunt Chen tried to persuade her to go and rest.

"Madam, it's too late, you should go to sleep."

Jiang Momo, however, supported herself and shook her head.

"No, it's too small. We have to keep an eye on it to prevent any accidents."

"But..." Aunt Chen hesitated, "You go and rest first, I'll keep an eye on things."

But Jiang Momo was adamant, and Aunt Chen had no choice but to sit down next to her and stand guard with her.

During their conversation, Aunt Chen asked, "Madam, you seem to know this place well. Did you keep cats before?"

These words really stumped Jiang Momo.

She thought about it and finally denied it:

"Perhaps, I can't remember."

The night grew deeper and deeper, and Jiang Momo didn't know when she fell asleep.

All she knew was that when she opened her eyes again, she was lying on her bed in the bedroom, and it was broad daylight.

Jiang Momo sat up in bed with a swift motion.

"How did I fall asleep!"

She rushed downstairs and bumped into Aunt Chen, asking, "Where's Xiao Mo? How is she?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Chen realized something and was so shocked she could hardly close her mouth.

Jiang Momo was so worried that something had happened to Xiao Mo.

"Madam, you've misunderstood," Aunt Chen explained, her voice still trembling with shock. "Last night, Madam fell asleep, and it was Mr. Li who carried you back to your room, and besides..."

"He was the one who stayed up all night watching over Xiao Mo."

Is it... Li Jiuyuan?

Jiang Momo had just relaxed when she was shocked by what Aunt Chen said next.

How could he?

"Where is he?"

For a moment, Jiang Momo couldn't quite describe her feelings, and at the same time, she felt that she really couldn't figure out Li Jiuyuan's thoughts.

This person changes every day.

Fortunately, the kitten is alright.

She had just gone to the room that Aunt Chen had specially set aside to check on Xiao Mo when she suddenly received a message on her phone.

Jiang Momo took it out and looked at it, her expression slightly taken aback.

Even Aunt Chen, who was standing next to her, noticed Jiang Momo's strange behavior.

"Madam, what's wrong?"

Jiang Momo reacted for a moment, a hint of surprise on her face, and then she made up an excuse.

"Aunt Chen, I have something to do and need to go out for a while. I'll leave Xiao Mo in your care."

After she finished speaking, she hurriedly rushed out the door.

Only Aunt Chen and Xiao Mo remained, the two of them staring at each other in bewilderment.

After leaving the villa, Jiang Momo immediately took out her phone to hail a taxi and also called Wen Shiyi.

"Senior, has Professor Zhao returned to China?"

Grandma Jiang Momo's condition has always been very serious, and now she can only be said to be barely clinging to life.

The only way to save Grandma is through surgery.

Unfortunately, this surgery is not suitable for everyone.

Wen Shi is capable, but he cannot guarantee a 100% success rate.

Jiang Momo had asked him before that Professor Zhao was the best surgeon in the country and abroad at performing this surgery, and that if they could invite him, Grandma's survival rate would be greatly increased.

Professor Zhao was abroad most of the time, so Jiang Momo didn't have much hope. However, she asked other friends around her to help her inquire.

She had just received news that Professor Zhao had returned to China.

Wen Shiyi was taken aback for a moment.

"Wait a minute, let me ask."

While Jiang Momo waited anxiously, Wen Shiyi quickly replied to her message.

"Momo, Professor Zhao has indeed returned to China, but he just landed. How did you find out so quickly?"

Even I had to ask someone else to confirm it.

My friend told me that.

Jiang Momo also noticed something was off. This friend was someone she had met while doing part-time work. The two of them weren't particularly close, but at the time, she was desperate for help for her grandmother and didn't expect to get a response.

"She also said that Professor Zhao is currently at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, and I'd like to go and give it a try."

She wanted to try and see if she could get to know Professor Zhao.

No matter what, she had to give it a shot for her grandmother.

"Wait a minute!"

Wen Shiyi said urgently:

"I think there's something wrong with this. Why don't you wait until I get here before we talk about it?"

"Can……"

Having finally gotten such an opportunity, Jiang Momo was afraid that if she was a step too late, the person would be gone, and what would happen to her grandmother then?

Under Wen Shiyi's strong insistence, Jiang Momo only took one step back.

"Senior, I'll go first, you can come after me."

After she finished speaking, the car had already arrived at the entrance of the destination. Jiang Momo hung up the phone, got out of the car, and went straight inside.

The phone screen was still showing the message from that friend:

Professor Zhao is having dinner in a private room on the second floor. Don't go in and disturb him yet. Wait until he comes out before looking for an opportunity.

By the way, please don't tell anyone that I sent you this message.

Jiang Momo thanked her repeatedly.

She went up to the second floor and found the private room, only to discover that it was the same room she had attended the class reunion with the day before.

Even now, a strange feeling is rising in her heart.

but……

Reason and emotion were at odds; no matter what lay ahead, she was willing to take the gamble for her grandmother's sake.

……

Meanwhile, at the restaurant entrance.

Li Yunqi got out of the car, and Li Shiqing followed him out.

She quickly walked to Li Yunqi's side.

"Senior, wait for me."

Li Yunqi frowned, his voice low and somber: "Li Shiqing, are you really sure Momo will come here today?"

A glint of malice flashed in Li Shiqing's eyes. Where Li Yunqi couldn't see, she gritted her teeth, her face displaying unwavering resolve:

"Of course, you'll know once you go in and take a look."

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