Chapter 28: Goodbye, Youyou's Xiaolongbao
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At this time, class was about to end at the kindergarten. She originally intended to fetch Youyou to enjoy his favorite crab roe Xiaolongbao.
Earlier today, she had asked Youyou to wait for her at school after class dismissal.
However, Yun Shishi did not want to pick up Youyou looking this haggard, so she hurriedly took a cab home, changed into a fresh set of clothes, and tidied herself up.
Thus, by the time she arrived at the kindergarten, all the children, except for Youyou who was carrying his bag and sitting by the school entrance alone, had already gone home.
From afar, she immediately spotted the little guy with his head lowered and his hand clenching on to something. He was looking at it with utmost concentration.
Yun Shishi suppressed the sadness in her heart and tapped her cheeks. Putting on a smile, she walked toward him.
"Youyou!"
Youyou raised his head. Seeing that it was her, his face lit up and formed a dazzling smile. He quickly jumped off his seat and excitedly ran toward her. He opened his arms and gleefully jumped around while he acted coy in front of her.
"Mommy! Huggies! Mommy, hug Youyou…."
Yun Shishi slightly lowered her stance. The little guy then rushed into her arms, just like a cotton ball, and gave affection to her.
His milky white face lovingly snuggled into her neck as he pouted his small lips. Feeling a little indignant, he said, "Mommy, why did you come only now? Youyou waited for so long…."
"Sorry, Youyou. Something happened at mommy's workplace, so I was late."
"Okay! Youyou forgives mommy then!" The little guy tilted his head upwards. His attractive eyes gently formed an arch; his bright orbs seemed to be filled with shards of sunlight.
Youyou slightly smiled and then pursed his lips pitifully. His hands tapped on his tummy as he whined, "Mommy, Youyou is hungry! Mommy promised to bring Youyou to eat Xiaolongbao today! When are we going?"
Upon hearing his words, Yun Shishi's expression slightly changed. She was in a bit of a dilemma.
All her savings in the bank were already used to pay off the debt of that disappointing Yun Na.
When she got fired today, her manager paid her this month's salary and a lump sum, but these could only be transferred to her account the next day. For now, she was really strapped for cash.
Crab roe Xiaolongbao was Youyou's favorite. However, it was too expensive, so only on special days or when she received a bonus would she be able to take him out to eat it.
Yun Shishi felt a little bitter inside. She raised her eyes and looked at Youyou. Her hand gently caressed his soft cheek and, in a half-pacifying manner, said, "Youyou, let's eat at home today, alright?"
Just as she said this, Youyou's smile froze up. With his eyes drooping in disappointment, lips slowly pouting, and brows creasing, he mumbled, "Mommy, you promised me. You can't go back on your words…"
He tightly clenched the piece of paper in his hand. He was feeling very sullen that his pale face turned red, as he emotionally bit on his lower lip with his pearly white teeth. His thick curly lashes picked up a few drops of moisture – a sign that he was about to cry.
Yun Shishi was at a loss on what to do when she saw the little guy tear up in disappointment. Flustered, she hastily wiped off his tears with her hands and sadly said, "Youyou, please don't cry! Mommy will do what mommy promised you!"
Youyou gently turned away. He appeared to be rather peeved.
Yun Shishi hesitated for quite a while before biting her lower lip. Ultimately, she decided to break the news of her losing her job to him. She did not want to leave the image of her lying to him in Youyou's memory.
"Sorry, Youyou. Today, mommy… lost her job, so…."
Chapter 29: The Life of Yun Shishi
Editor: Atlas Studios
"Sorry, Youyou. Today, mommy… lost her job, so…"
Upon hearing this, Youyou, astonished, looked at her with widened eyes. "Why? Did mommy do something wrong?"
Yun Shishi shook her head, stroking his hair. "No… Mommy will go search for a job tomorrow. Mommy is so competent; I'll definitely find a job with a higher pay! From then on, mommy will take you to eat Xiaolongbao every day!"
"Okay…" Youyou's eyes drooped as he nodded obediently. When Yun Shishi was not paying attention, he hid the parent's letter in his hand behind his back, not letting her see it. He then lifted his head and said while smiling, "Mommy, let's go home!"
Yun Shishi, who did not see his little movement, was unaware of what he had hidden away.
This was the case until a few days later….
After dinner, Youyou obediently cleared up the utensils. Placing a small stool in the kitchen, his small hands washed the dishes with warm water in a clumsy yet focused manner.
He was so considerate and knew to help Yun Shishi around the house that he did not seem to only be a six-year-old child.
Yun Shishi rummaged through the shelves and found an outdated vintage phone. She inserted a phone card in and turned it on. Seeing a few missed calls from Youyou's form teacher, she then returned the call.
The form teacher received her call and informed her about a spring trip to the safari, which was organized by the kindergarten. The parent's letter had been distributed a few days prior, but Youyou had yet to hand in his for submission. Thus, she called Yun Shishi to ask for her consent.
Yun Shishi was a little shaken, as she truly did not have knowledge of this matter. Thus, behind her son's back, she secretly rummaged through his small bag. Only then did she see the form mentioned by the teacher.
On the other end of the phone, the form teacher conversed in a somewhat cautious manner, seemingly afraid to say anything inappropriate, "Forgive me for being straightforward; Youyou is really looking forward to this spring trip with the other children. Furthermore, the amount to pay is not a lot… Are you perhaps having any financial difficulties?"
Yun Shishi hurriedly denied, "Of course, not! I'll submit this form along with the fee tomorrow!"
Yun Shishi hung up the phone with a complex expression. Skimming through the form, she then signed her name on it with a pen.
Disheng Financial Group, otherwise known as Mu Group.
Mu Wanrou entered the CEO's office, yet Mu Yazhe was not present. His accompanying assistant, Aaron, who was in the midst of placing a thick pile of documents on Mu Yazhe's table, noticed Mu Wanrou's arrival and promptly lowered his head in greeting.
"Madam."
"Um," she hummed in response. Sweeping her eyes around the office, she looked at him and asked, "Where is the CEO?"
He replied respectfully, "Oh, boss is not in office at the moment."
"Where did he go?"
"There's an investment project between Mu Group and Yayuan Group in the afternoon. As to when he will be back, I currently do not know."
"If this is so…" She trailed off as she caught sight of the thick pile of documents laid on the table. She went over and held some up. Lifting her head, she gestured at them to him, "What are these?"
Aaron went stiff. He hesitated for a moment before giving his reply, "Documents containing the information that boss ordered me to gather yesterday."
"Information? I should be able to take a look, right?" she probed.
Aaron did not answer and merely lowered his head to ponder. Mu Wanrou did not pay attention to him. She, the Mu family's young mistress, was the future wife of the CEO. Why could she not go over her future husband's things? Therefore, without another word, she removed the seal and carefully took out the documents.
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