CHAPTER 593: CHAPTER 592 INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COURTYARD

"Mei, is everything done?"

Lady Huang was chatting idly with Yan Bin when she saw Huang Lancai push the door open and come in.

"It’s done," said Huang Lancai.

In fact, the matter had ended long ago, and she had volunteered to take the two dogs to Shen Siyuan’s place.

She sat at his house for a while before coming back.

However, Huang Lancai didn’t tell Lady Huang about this.

"Have you had breakfast?" Lady Huang stood up and asked.

Yan Bin had already stood up, standing somewhat awkwardly to the side.

"What time is it already? I’ve long eaten." Huang Lancai replied.

In reality, she hadn’t had breakfast; she was in such a hurry in the morning that she had no time to eat.

Huang Lancai turned her gaze towards Yan Bin and nodded at him with a smile.

Yan Bin immediately showed a cautious smile, then seemed to muster the courage to say softly, "Hello, sister."

His ingratiating smile looked very awkward, but considering his experiences, it wasn’t surprising.

Huang Lancai looked him over and then said, "I’ll take you to buy some clothes later. You need to look nice and clean when meeting your parents."

Yan Bin was startled for a moment, then said in a choked voice, "Thank you, sister."

"You’re welcome."

Seeing that Yan Bin could still maintain a kind heart in such a circus environment, Huang Lancai felt a bit of joy.

She didn’t know how much effort Zheng Min had put into protecting him and ensuring he didn’t go astray.

Yan Bin hesitantly asked softly, "Sister, have you seen my aunt?"

Hearing this, Lady Huang looked at him with some surprise.

She had previously told Yan Bin that his aunt had left, yet he was still asking, clearly showing distrust of her.

But Lady Huang, having seen all kinds of people in her life, quickly understood Yan Bin’s thoughts.

It wasn’t that he distrusted Lady Huang specifically, but that he didn’t trust anyone at all, being wary of everyone.

"Your aunt has left, but she asked me to tell you to live bravely and not to fear life because of past events..."

Lady Huang glanced at her upon hearing this but said nothing.

So, the just returned Huang Lancai took Yan Bin out of the door.

"Granny, would you like to come with us?" Huang Lancai asked.

"Not going, I just want to stay at home now, not taking a step away," Lady Huang replied, waving her hand dismissively.

"Then we’re off."

"Goodbye, Grandma Huang."

"Goodbye, the little guy is quite polite," Lady Huang said with a chuckle, waving her hand.

Watching Huang Lancai leading Yan Bin out of the courtyard gate.

Lady Huang then asked, "Third Master went back?"

"Yes, he did."

Grandpa Liu’s voice sounded from the side; he had been there all along.

Huang Lancai not only bought clothes and shoes with Yan Bin but also got him a mobile phone. Although it was just an ordinary smartphone, Yan Bin couldn’t put it down.

During his time at the circus, it was impossible for someone like him to have a mobile phone.

"A phone is good, but don’t get addicted to it," Huang Lancai said.

"I know, sister."

Yan Bin, who was originally enthusiastic, put his phone away immediately upon hearing this, not giving it another look, which surprised Huang Lancai.

And even more astonishing to her was that until they finished lunch and returned home, he hadn’t touched his phone again.

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"Are you Miss Zheng Hongmei?"

Zheng Hongmei had just walked out of the airport exit when a police officer in uniform and a middle-aged man in plain clothes approached her.

"Yes, I am."

Zheng Hongmei hurriedly took out her ID card from her bag and handed it over.

The officer was a bit surprised initially but then naturally took her ID card and glanced at it, confirming she was indeed Zheng Hongmei.

Seeing the officer hand the ID back to her, Zheng Hongmei took it and quickly asked, "Is my son at your police station now?"

"No, he’s at Grandma Huang’s house. You can go with him," the officer gestured to the middle-aged man next to him.

"Oh, okay, thank you." Although a bit puzzled, Zheng Hongmei was not bothered as long as she could see her son.

"I drove here; come with me."

The middle-aged man nodded to the officer beside him and led Zheng Hongmei quickly outside.

"Is my son alright?" Zheng Hongmei quickened her steps to catch up with the man.

The man looked back at her, shook his head indifferently.

"I’m just here to pick you up. I don’t know much else."

"Oh, thank you." Zheng Hongmei said, somewhat disappointed.

Then she said nothing more, following closely behind out of the airport.

They came to a luxurious car, which Zheng Hongmei couldn’t identify. But just by looking at its appearance and interior, she knew it must be expensive.

But who exactly is this Grandma Huang?

On the way, Zheng Hongmei was filled with endless thoughts, not even noticing the scenery outside the car window.

"We’re here."

The car stopped outside a small courtyard. At this moment, Zheng Hongmei, who had been anxious, became calm.

She first thanked the man who brought her, then opened the car door and got out.

The man also got out of the car.

"Wait for me here," he said.

Then he walked straight to the courtyard door and gently knocked.

There was no tall wall around the small courtyard, just a simple bamboo fence. The yard was full of flowers, even in December, it was still colorful and beautiful.

"Just a moment."

A young girl’s voice came from inside the house.

"Miss Huang, I’ve brought her back," the man said promptly.

His tone was respectful, without a hint of the coldness he showed to Zheng Hongmei.

Hearing the voice, Zheng Hongmei looked toward the person inside through the courtyard.

Seeing the person, she didn’t know why, but Jasmine flowers came to mind.

The woman wasn’t stunningly beautiful, but even through the courtyard wall, her elegant demeanor was perceivable.

At that moment, she noticed out of the corner of her eye a shadow by the gate — a little boy standing there, staring at her.

And the moment Zheng Hongmei’s eyes landed on him, she froze completely.

"It’s so alike, so very alike..."

Yan Bin, too, was staring blankly at the person outside the courtyard. The once blurry face in his memory became clear.

Same person, but now older and more haggard.

At this time, Huang Lancai had opened the courtyard door.

The middle-aged man eagerly said, "Miss Huang, I’ve brought the person..."

As he spoke, he turned to look back at Zheng Hongmei, only to see her standing stunned, not greeting anyone. He was slightly displeased and wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Huang Lancai.

"Thank you, you can go back now."

"Ah... oh, okay, Miss Huang, I’ll take my leave then." The man did not ask further and turned to leave immediately.

Huang Lancai, without saying a word, opened the courtyard door wide.

The son stood in the courtyard.

The mother stood outside the courtyard.

All these years, the son had been outside the courtyard while the mother remained inside, unable to step out.

At this moment, fate seemed to reverse.