My Dad is My Mom's Mortal Enemy

Chapter 6: 06

Chapter 6

Shao ChengZe saw her move and the corners of his mouth imperceptibly hooked up.

Cheng Jinlan raised her eyebrows, "I didn't expect Shao to care so much about me that he even noticed if I was wearing a ring," she held out her hand openly for him to see, "You'll know when you get married, Shao, that forgetting to wear your ring is a common thing."

Shao's slight smile froze and the corners of his eyes lifted in an even brighter smile, but his eyes were shrouded with sharp blades, "When I get married, I will definitely send Miss Cheng an invitation. Then I hope Miss Cheng can give me and my wife some advice on married life."

Cheng Jinlan lifted her chin lightly, "No problem. As long as Shao sends me an invitation, I will definitely attend."

There was a moment of silence.

Shi Ran's phone rang.

"My husband is calling me to hurry back, so I won't keep Shao company anymore." Cheng Jinlan nodded slightly at him and walked away.

This time, Shao ChengZe didn't stop her. The untouched cigarette in his hand snapped in half in his palm, turning into powder that went into the trash can.

Cheng Jinlan had wanted to answer the call but accidentally declined it instead.

"Auntie, your pretty skirt is dirty," said a passing little girl in a sweet voice, pointing to the stain on Cheng Jinlan's waist.

The girl looked around the same age as Cheng Liqi. Cheng Jinlan stopped and bent down halfway to look the little girl in the eye, "Thank you little princess for letting auntie know. Auntie will change into clean clothes when she gets home."

The little girl was a bit shy being looked at by such a pretty auntie. She smiled bashfully and jumped into her mother's arms.

The mother smiled at Cheng Jinlan, "She gets shy easily."

Cheng Jinlan was reminded of Cheng Liqi. Her eyes softened and she bid the mother and daughter goodbye before quickening her pace.

A weight fell on her shoulder. A suit jacket that carried a familiar crisp scent. Without looking, she knew who it belonged to. Cheng Jinlan was about to push it off when a hand pressed down on her shoulder and a low voice spoke by her ear, "Do you think your husband knows you're wearing something I gave you on your head?"

Cheng Jinlan's breathing lightened. She didn't know if it was because of his question or their close proximity. His breath tickled her earlobe, making her spine tingle.

The man behind her didn't need her answer. He brushed past her shoulder and strode forward.

Someone had gone to the bathroom and come back with a face that could no longer be described as clouded. Yuan Zhongzhou fearlessly asked, "Did you leave your jacket in the bathroom on purpose?"

Shao ChengZe ignored him and asked the man beside him, "How much longer until the plane lands?" Nnêw n0vel chapters are published on

"Boss Shao, 10 more minutes."

Shao ChengZe had lost the mood to play the filial son and grandson. "You guys wait here. I'm leaving first."

Everyone was stunned. Old Man Shao would definitely be angry if he got off the plane and Little Shao wasn't there, but no one dared stop him.

Yuan Zhongzhou was also stunned. He hurried after Shao ChengZe, "What about me?" He wanted to leave too.

"You have legs, don't you? Use them if you want to walk away."

"But how can I leave a good impression on your grandfather if I walk away?"

"Does he pay your salary? Do you need to leave a good impression on him?"

Yuan Zhongzhou: ...

Shao ChengZe was the one who brought him and now the same person was telling him to leave. Fine, he wouldn't hold a grudge against this lovelorn turtle.

"Want to come over to my place and drink? I'll crack open the good wine I brought back. That should be enough friendship right?"

"Shen Chuqi's dad gives him those every year. I want to give him something different."

A woman wearing a baseball cap and mask walked by. Hearing Shen Chuqi's name, she stopped and glanced at Cheng Liqi.

Cheng Liqi noticed the look and turned to look back. The woman smiled at her before quickly walking away. Cheng Liqi hurriedly tapped Shi Ran's shoulder, "Shi Dad, did you see that woman has a mole by her eye?"

Shi Ran didn't notice the woman who walked by at all. "No, what's wrong?"

Cheng Liqi lowered her voice as if afraid someone might overhear. "Shen Chuqi's mom has a mole by her eye too. Do you think that woman could be Shen Chuqi's mom?"

Shi Ran stroked her little braid. "Lots of people probably have moles by their eyes."

"Oh, okay." Cheng Liqi pouted. It would probably be the best birthday gift if she could help Shen Chuqi find his mother.

After going up and down a few floors, Cheng Liqi still hadn't found anything satisfactory. "Shi Dad, I'm tired. Can we take a break and have some ice cream?"

Taking a break was secondary. Eating ice cream was the main objective. Shi Ran indulged Cheng Liqi in everything else but he couldn't easily agree to ice cream. It wasn't very hot now and she had a weak stomach. Eating ice cream might upset it later.

"We won't have ice cream. How about cake instead?"

Cake was fine too. She liked eating cake as well. Cheng Liqi obediently nodded.

The adult and child sat in the lounge area. Cheng Liqi scooped some cake and sighed, "Gift-giving is so hard. Shi Dad, how do you choose gifts for my mom every time? She really likes everything you give her."

Shi Ran put on a profound look. "Probably because I can see into your mom's heart."

Cheng Liqi's eyes shifted as she scooted closer to Shi Ran's side. "Shi Dad, do you like my mom? Not normal like, but like how I like Shen Chuqi? Shen Chuqi gets sad when he can't find his mom. When he's sad, I feel sad too."

Shi Ran looked at her seriously. "Why ask this?"

"If you like my mom, I can help you pursue her. If you get together with my mom, you can get married. Then you'll become my dad and I won't have to look for my dad anymore."

Shi Ran was stunned. He cautiously asked, "Do you want to find your dad?"

Cheng Liqi propped her chin up. "Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. If I find my dad, will he bully my mom?" She revealed her deepest worry.

Shi Ran scooped some cake and fed it to her. "Who's your mom? Miss Cheng the second, with your grandparents, big uncle, little uncle, and Shi Dad. No one dares bully her."

Cheng Liqi smiled brightly. "You're right. And there's me. I'll protect mom too. I can even ask Shen Chuqi along."

Shen Xi Wen sat not far from them. After finishing her coffee, she picked up her bag and left. Before leaving, she took another look at the little girl's eyes. It seems the story between Shao ChengZe and that Miss Cheng was much deeper than she thought.

At the evening banquet, Shen Xi Wen was still Shao ChengZe's female companion.

Shen Xi Wen's mind wandered.

Shao ChengZe's mind wandered even more.

Shen Xi Wen leaned on the bar. She couldn't muster any energy at all. "Did you know Cheng Jinlan has a daughter?"

Shao ChengZe was utterly disinterested. "What does it have to do with me whether she does or not?"

So he knew.

Shen Xi Wen found it a bit strange. "Haven't you seen that little girl before?"

Shao ChengZe sneered. "She's not my daughter. Why would I see her?"