“It’s a secret…” Little Bean kept him in the dark, which further piqued Mr. Tang’s curiosity.
Everyone enjoyed their meal, and Huo Mian finally met all the old friends she had known for many years.
She felt as if she had become a few decades younger and had returned to the past.
After many years, she had become more mature and calm, and her relationship with Qin Chu was as good as ever.
Qin Chu’s attitude towards Huo Mian was the same as when they first got married. He took care of her, cared for her, and loved her.
Sometimes, Huo Mian thought that she had the most beautiful things in the world.
But why did she feel like there was something she couldn’t let go of…
No matter how she thought about it, she could not recall it.
After dinner, everyone took a walk in the garden and chatted in groups, while the children played games.
The sun was setting…
Qin Chu accompanied Rick, Tang Chuan, and Wei Liao as they drank red wine and talked about business.
Jiang Xiaowei, Qin Ning, Zhu Lingling, Bella, and Jie were having afternoon tea in the room, chatting about gossip and fashion.
Huo Mian was supposed to go with them. She was intending to go to the wine cellar to get a bottle of red wine before returning.
However, on the way, she met Master Wu. He was holding a Buddha prayer bead and quietly meditating in a corner.
Everyone was used to him being like this. After all, he was a master in this field.
When Huo Mian came back with a glass of red wine, she happened to walk past him.
“Master Wu,” She smiled gently.
“Mian.” Master Wu opened his eyes and looked at Huo Mian like an elder looking at a child.
“It’ll be cold in here at night. I have a yoga room. You can meditate there. It’ll be more comfortable.”
“Are you still an ascetic?” Master Wu laughed.
Huo Mian smiled as well. Then, she suddenly thought of something and asked, “Master Wu, I have something I want to ask you.”
“Okay, ask away.”
Huo Mian walked over with a glass of red wine and sat down on the edge of the flower bed next to Master Wu.
Then she slowly recalled all her memories. “All these years, I’ve lived a happy life. I have a husband who loves me, two daughters, a son… a family that loves me and my friends… I have money and a career. I can go wherever I want and do whatever I want.”
“Isn’t that great? This is the dream for many people…” Master Wu said.
Huo Mian nodded. “Yes, I’m very content, but I feel like there’s something I haven’t remembered yet… I’ve forgotten about it… I feel like there’s a corner of my heart that’s sometimes empty and sometimes sad. It’s like… I’ve forgotten something important… someone important.”
Huo Mian tried her best to remember that feeling. All these years, she had never had a nightmare, nor had she dreamed of anyone other than her family.
That blurry shadow refused to even enter her dreams. She could only rely on her sharp sixth sense to keep feeling that something was amiss.
After hearing what Huo Mian said, Master Wu’s expression became complicated, but he quickly brushed it off.
After all, in front of someone as smart as Huo Mian, he couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. It wouldn’t be good if she found out.
Little Bean was right. He couldn’t let Huo Mian know about this.
After all, this was Su Yu’s last wish.
Master Wu could never tell her the whole truth, he could never tell her the truth about Su Yu.
“Master Wu, you’re a fortune-teller. Can you read my fortune and see if I’ve forgotten someone important in my life?” Huo Mian asked in a low voice.
Who else would Qin Ning listen to? It used to be the twins, but now, it was Qin Guoguo.
It wasn’t because Qin Ning didn’t like the twins.
But because Tang Chuan had begged the twins too many times. The more times he begged, the less trust she had in them.
Therefore, he immediately set his eyes on Qin Guoguo, who had just returned to the country and still didn’t know anything.
Of course, Qin Guoguo didn’t disappoint him. He stood up and said, “Auntie, let Uncle drink a little. He just has to drink less.”
Qin Ning had actually given in with just a few words.
“I’ll let you off today on account of my nephew. Drink less, remember?”
“I got it, honey.” Tang Chuan smiled cheekily.
But in the next second, he couldn’t laugh anymore. The maid from the Qin family ran over in a panic and shouted, “Oh no, the young master of the Tang family fell into the pond.”
Then, everyone panicked.
A few adults who knew how to swim rushed in front, and Huo Mian, who had experience in emergency treatment, followed closely behind her husband.
When Qin Ning ran over, her legs were weak. She was afraid that something would happen to her son.
Everyone knew that there was a pond near Qin Chu’s garden.
The deepest area was more than two meters deep, which was enough to drown an adult.
There were some fish in the pond. It was for viewing in summer, and in winter it would become a miniature skating rink for the twins.
Everyone was busy eating and had seen Tang Tianjiao wandering around the dining table just now, but an incident happened just within the short while when they were not looking.
Qin Chu, Rick, Wei Liao, and Tang Chuan all rushed over.
They thought that the child was drowning, but when they reached the pool, they realized that there was no splashing.
“Where is he?” Qin Chu asked in a low voice.
The maid was so frightened that her face turned pale. “He fell in just now… did he sink already?”
When she said that, everyone felt even more uncertain.
Qin Chu and Tang Chuan almost jumped…
At this moment, there were splashes in the water…
Something came out of the water…
Then, they saw Tang Tianjiao carrying a big koi in his arms. He smiled and said, “Eh? Dad, you’re on the shore… Quick, take a photo and post it on WeChat. This is such a great move.”
When everyone saw that this brat was safe and sound, and had even floated up, they immediately released a breath of relief. It really was a false alarm.
It was only then that Tang Chuan realized that his son could swim. Although he couldn’t swim that well, he could definitely do the dog paddle.
“Stop taking photos for now. Come, come up first… Let me give you a good kiss.” Tang Chuan controlled his temper and waved at Tang Tianjiao.
The men at the side couldn’t help but want to laugh. They had a tacit understanding.
After all, they knew that Tang Chuan was going to beat his son up…
“There’s no need. We’re all family, so there’s no need to be so polite.” That kid was still smiling mischievously.
“Young Master Tang, come… come up, let’s talk.” Tang Chuan continued to coax him.
“Master Tang, I don’t think we have anything to talk about… You should go back and drink… It’s rare for Mother to show mercy today.”
“Little brat, do you believe that I’ll break your dog legs…”
Tang Chuan was furious; he couldn’t take it anymore. If Wei Liao hadn’t stopped him, he would’ve jumped down and dragged the kid out.
Tang Tianjiao was not only mischievous but also very smart.
“Someone, go get that brat and lock him up,” Qin Ning said.
She was scared out of her wits at first, but when she saw that her son was fine and that it was a prank, she was furious.
“Uncle, save me…” Tang Tianjiao looked at Qin Chu.
“You really should be beaten up.” Qin Chu’s expression was dark.
“Auntie, you’re the best to Jiao.” Seeing that Qin Chu didn’t agree, the little boy turned to look at Huo Mian, who was standing next to Qin Ning.
His ability to find reinforcements was perfect.
