Hua Ling smiled at her, like a mischievous boy, never caring about gentlemanly manners.
"It’s okay, have a seat." Ye Hong responded elegantly, intending to sit across from Pei Yuanze, only to have the spot subtly taken by Mo Jun.
Ye Hong’s gaze sharpened slightly, but she calmly sat down next to Xia’s mother, deliberately praising her, "Auntie, the al you prepared is so bountiful, you must have gone through a lot of trouble."
Xia’s mother chuckled, "Not at all, it’s all thanks to our housekeeper. Oh, Xiaohong, why are your eyes red, have you been crying?"
Upon closer inspection, Xia’s mother noticed the traces lingering in her eyes.
Ye Hong quickly covered it up, "No, no..."
"Don’t lie to , why were you crying? What happened? If there’s anything on your mind, just tell Auntie. You’ve been close friends with Xiaopu since childhood, and our families have been friends for generations. In my eyes, you’re just like my daughter. So don’t be a stranger with Auntie."
Xia Zhongtang chid in with concern, "Your aunt is right, Xiaohong. If there’s anything troubling you, just tell . If you’ve been wronged, your uncle will get justice for you!"
Ye Hong smiled sheepishly, "Actually, it’s nothing... just a bit of regret..."
"Regret about what?"
Ye Hong deliberately glanced at Xia Pu and complained, "Regret that I can’t be Xixi’s godmother."
"Why not?!" Xia’s mother and Xia Zhongtang were taken aback.
Xia’s mother looked at Xia Pu, "Pupu, what’s going on? Why can’t Xiaohong be Xixi’s godmother? It would be such a good thing. You’ve known each other since childhood and your bond is so strong. Who else but Xiaohong can be Xixi’s godmother?"
"Auntie, don’t bla Xiaopu, she had no choice. She already promised soone else to be Xixi’s godmother. It doesn’t matter, I’ll still treat Xixi as my goddaughter!" Ye Hong said with a carefree and open-minded attitude.
Xia’s mother was puzzled, "Xiaopu, whom did you promise to be Xixi’s godmother?"
Xia Pu answered calmly, "It’s Xiaoyun."
Xia’s mother and Xia Zhongtang were stunned!
"Do you an Miss Luoyun?"
"Yes."
Xia Zhongtang and his wife knew Luoyun. Back in Haidao City, they knew how much she helped Xia Pu. After coming to A City, she continued to support Xia Pu.
They also realized that Xia Pu owed her life to Luoyun.
They were actually very grateful to her, but now Luoyun was in trouble. Although Xia Zhongtang was retired, he still had access to a lot of information.
Moreover, Luoyun’s situation was quite severe, it was almost deed a national secret! It seed like she had committed a cri as grave as treason.
Anyone associating with her now would be unfortunate.
Having been in politics for a long ti, Xia Zhongtang naturally understood the severity of the situation.
He imdiately disapproved, "Xiaopu, I know you’re very grateful to Miss Luoyun. But Xixi can’t acknowledge her as her godmother; anything else is manageable."
"Yes, Xiaopu, don’t be foolish. This is a special ti. We should best avoid getting involved." Xia’s mother also advised her.
Xia Pu felt a bit distressed. Xiaoyun had helped her so much. One could say without her, she wouldn’t be who she is today. If it weren’t for her, both she and the child would have long been dead.
How could her parents want to sever ties because they feared being implicated?
Xia Pu replied softly, "Mom, Dad, I understand what you an, but I believe Xiaoyun is innocent.
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