Bow to tempt the peach

Chapter 31
After her body stiffened for two seconds, she calmly wiped off the excess lipstick and said, "Let's get together with my sisters."

Fu Ling's curiosity went away as quickly as it came, so she stopped asking.
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When we got into the taxi, it was just past six o'clock.

An unexpected phone call interrupted Xu Youtao's schedule.

The caller was Wang Wan, her biological mother who remarried to a wealthy family.

Looking at the words [Ms. Wang] that kept jumping on the screen of her mobile phone, Xu Youtao had a complicated expression.

She guessed that Cheng Qi would talk about her when he returned, but she didn't expect it to be so soon.

The phone was connected, and a gentle middle-aged female voice came over.

"Peach."

Xu Youtao clenched the phone tightly, her throat felt like lead was filled with lead. After a long time, she uttered one word, "Mom."

She hadn't called her by that name in a long time.

Wang Wan was silent for a few seconds, without any warm greetings, and went straight to the point: "Come to dinner tonight, your uncle Cheng and your brother both miss you."

"Your uncle and your brother are both busy at work and don't have any free time for you. They finally managed to squeeze out the time tonight."

"Have a meal together as a family."

Xu Youtao's hand holding the phone unconsciously exerted force, and her fingertips turned white.

The bright car window reflected her beautiful face and the ironic smile on her lips.

family?

She and they are not family.

Wang Wan seemed not to notice Xu Youtao's unwillingness from her silence, and said again: "Taotao, don't make it difficult for mother."

Xu Youtao closed her eyes, her heart felt like a ball of cotton was blocked, making her unable to breathe.

"Good," she said.

Isn't it just acting?

The phone was hung up, the bustling scenery outside the car window continued to recede, and the atmosphere was lonely.

Xu Youtao tried hard to adjust her mood before speaking to the driver again: "Master, please change the address."

The taxi turned around and headed towards the opposite road to the hotpot restaurant.

Xu Youtao took her mobile phone and sent a WeChat message to Lu Chenyan.

Xu Youtao: [Sorry, I have something to do tonight. I will treat you to dinner another day. 】

One minute later, Lu Chenyan sent over a row of ellipses.

Xu Youtao was really not in the mood to say nice things anymore, so she turned off the phone screen.

She stared at the car window, in a daze.

The scenery outside the window is constantly changing, and the skyscrapers gradually turn into a group of villas with an elegant environment.

The taxi stopped in front of a warm yellow three-story villa. Through the hollow iron gate, you could still see the scenery of the villa yard, including colorful flowers in bloom, a log-colored swing, and a wooden swing set in the yard. In the corner, a gazebo covered with grapevines.

This is a house that makes people envious at first glance and is carefully maintained.

"Miss?" The driver turned around to remind the distracted Xu Youtao, "We're here."

Xu Youtao came back to her senses, suppressed the sourness on the tip of her nose, smiled and thanked her, "Okay, thank you."

The taxi drove away, and she raised her hand to press the doorbell in front of her.

After a while, the door of the villa was opened, and the nanny wearing a servant uniform came out.

"Miss Xiaotao." The nanny smiled brightly and opened the iron gate at the entrance to the yard.

"My wife and husband are still thinking of you."

Xu Youtao smiled politely, "Aunt Su, long time no see."

The nanny surnamed Su had worked in the Cheng family for more than ten years. She looked at Xu Youtao as if she were a junior in her own family. When she spoke, her voice was full of kindness, "Come in quickly. I knew you were coming. I made Coke chicken wings specially for you." "I remember." This was your favorite when you were little."

The two walked through the yard and walked into the villa door.

The interior of the villa is very luxuriously decorated, and the huge crystal chandelier in the living room reflects bright light.

Xu Youtao squinted her eyes subconsciously, put on her slippers and continued walking in, when she saw Wang Wan walking out of the kitchen in an apron.

At 50 years old, he looks like he is in his early thirties. There are almost no traces of time on his well-maintained face. His whole body exudes grace and elegance carved by time. At first glance, he looks extraordinary.

Xu Youtao thought narrowly that if she returned to her hometown town, none of her former friends would dare to recognize her.

"Taotao." A gentle smile appeared on Wang Wan's face, "You are here."

Her hands were still stained with flour, and she looked like a typical good wife and mother.

"Mom." Xu Youtao's smile did not reach her eyes.

Wang Wan didn't seem to notice her distant attitude, and he sighed happily, and then shouted upstairs through the stairs, "Lao Cheng, Xiao Qi, Xiao Fang, Taotao is here, come down quickly."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a series of footsteps on the stairs.

The first person to rush down was a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old, tall and thin, with a handsome appearance.

"Sister~" Cheng Fang rushed to Xu Youtao in one breath.

The usually cool boy looked at her with bright eyes, as if stars were shining in his eyes.

A trace of complicated emotions flashed across Xu Youtao's eyes, and the smile on her face became more sincere.

"Xiao Qi." She raised her hand and touched her half-brother's head.

The young man who was more than half a head taller than her changed his arrogance and bowed his head obediently. He even rubbed the palm of Xu Youtao's hand and shouted stickyly, "Sister, I miss you so much."

Cheng Qi, who followed down, hardly noticed his brother's behavior. He greeted Xu Youtao first, and then said in a more serious tone, "Cheng Fang."

Cheng Fang quietly rolled his eyes and moved closer to Xu Youtao, wishing he could stick to her.

Wang Wanxiao watched the interaction between several children until the last belated figure came down.

"Husband." She said with an angry tone, "Why are you so slow?"

Cheng Moling's eyes swept around the room, and his eyes rested on Xu Youtao. He also changed from his usual seriousness and reticence, and a smile appeared on his face, like a kind-hearted elder.

"Xiao Tao, the house becomes lively when you come here."

Xu Youtao's eyebrows curved, "Uncle Cheng."

She had no dissatisfaction with her stepfather and was even grateful.

Because the other person is sensible and tolerant, he is also the only one who can stop Ms. Wang from having occasional convulsions.

For example, when Wang Wan was nine years old, she wanted to transfer her to another school despite her wishes. It was her stepfather who helped her solve the problem after carefully seeking her opinion.

There was a joyful atmosphere in the living room, as if a family was really talking and laughing.

Wang Wan looked at Xu Youtao, an obscure color flashed quickly in her eyes.

"Okay, you guys go chat first. I have a few dumplings left to make, and dinner will be ready soon."

As she spoke, she clapped her hands, drawing attention to the flour stained on her hands.

Cheng Moling, who was about to ask Xu Youtao about his work, immediately frowned and said in a disapproving tone, "Why did you do it yourself? It's too hard."

Wang Wan smiled, "Isn't this Xiaotao here? She likes to eat dumplings."

Cheng Moling immediately said: "Aqi, take Xiaotao and Xiaofang to the living room, and I will help your aunt."

Cheng Qi said hello and looked up at Xu Youtao.

Xu Youtao smiled and walked towards the living room.

(End of this chapter)