Chapter 1436

“Uncle’s here?”

Baili Xia was delighted, a barely discernible smile appearing on her face.

This scene did not escape Bei Tianyou’s eyes.

This smile was clearly not one filled with the respect a junior has for a senior, and it was different from the forced smile she had when she saw him earlier.

However, Bei Tianyou didn’t mind, he just nodded and said calmly, “He went to see the Old Madam, do you want to go and see him?”

Baili Xia hesitated a bit, although she really wanted to see Mu Xiaojiu.

But a slight movement would cause discomfort in her chest.

If Uncle noticed, he probably wouldn’t let it go easily.

But if she didn’t go, who knows when she might see him again.

After all, he lived outside and rarely came here; even if she wanted to see him, she couldn’t find him.

In the end, she decided to go with Bei Tianyou.

Even though she was injured, she didn’t want to miss the chance to see Mu Xiaojiu.

“Alright, I’ll go,” Baili Xia said softly.

Bei Tianyou nodded, instructed Fan Yi, and then went out with Baili Xia.

This time, though, Bei Tianyou called for a tour vehicle, sparing Baili Xia the pain of walking.

In no time, the vehicle reached the main house.

Following Bei Tianyou into the main house, Baili Xia saw Mu Xiaojiu sitting on the couch chatting with the Old Madam.

After entering, Bei Tianyou nodded to Mu Xiaojiu in greeting and then called out, “Grandma.”

Then he went to sit beside the Old Madam.

Baili Xia followed him in, first paying her respects to the Old Madam.

After that, she looked at Mu Xiaojiu and softly called, “Uncle.”

Mu Xiaojiu nodded, his face showing a gentle smile befitting a senior to a junior.

“Come, sit here.”

He patted the seat beside him, indicating for Baili Xia to come and sit.

Baili Xia didn’t hesitate, walked over, and slowly sat down beside him.

Once Baili Xia sat down, Mu Xiaojiu reached out to wrap an arm around her shoulder, pulling her closer to him.

Baili Xia was horrified, how could Uncle be so unruly in front of the Old Madam and Bei Tianyou?

But then again, when was he ever orderly?

“These days, I’m grateful to the Old Madam for taking care of Xiaxia, much obliged.”

His demeanor was exactly that of a guardian thanking someone for looking after a child.

The Old Madam smiled and said, “It’s no trouble, Xiaxia is very obedient, she’s a good child.”

Mu Xiaojiu glanced at Baili Xia beside him, his bright eyes full of doting affection.

“Is that so?

So obedient, Uncle should reward you when we get back.”

Baili Xia of course knew what he meant by a “reward,” and her forehead was immediately covered in black lines.

Mu Xiaojiu paid no heed to her disdainful eyes, turned back to look at the Old Madam, and spoke.

“Old Madam, I won’t bother you any longer.

I’ve been in Bei Miao for quite some time, it’s time to head back.”

“What?

Uncle, you’re leaving?” The Old Madam hadn’t spoken when Baili Xia was already shocked by Mu Xiaojiu’s words.

Mu Xiaojiu only nodded slightly, his gentle gaze falling on her.

“When are you leaving?”

“Tonight’s flight.”

For a moment, Baili Xia seemed to lose all her words and didn’t know what to say.

She was so eager to see him, but as soon as they met, he said he was leaving.

This time, who knows when they will meet again.

“Young people, traveling all over for their careers, always coming and going, it’s good, it’s good.”

The Old Madam looked at Mu Xiaojiu and sighed, “We old folks now lack the determination you have.”