"I’m sorry, Xiaotang," Huangfu Jue apologized, "I... I didn’t find her."
He didn’t want to tarnish the image of mommy held in the little one’s heart, so he told a little lie.
"It’s okay..." The little one’s small head drooped, silent for a moment before lifting his face again, revealing a smile, "Daddy, don’t worry, Mommy will surely miss us, she will definitely come back."
He had thought the little one would blame him, but unexpectedly, he comforted him instead.
Huangfu Jue lifted his face, meeting the little one’s bright, shiny eyes, feeling compassionate, but even more touched.
This child, was far more understanding than he imagined.
"That’s right! Mommy loves Xiaotang the most, she will definitely come back."
As he spoke, a thought suddenly struck him.
This child was Gan Yuan’s life. Even if she could leave him, she couldn’t possibly leave the child behind.
Thinking of a plan, Huangfu Jue stopped in his tracks.
"Will, go make arrangements for tomorrow afternoon’s charity event, I want to take Xiaotang with me."
He had not planned on attending this charity event because he was going to F Country to look for Gan Yuan, but now he had changed his mind.
Having been away for so long, Gan Yuan would surely miss her child. If she knew the little one would be attending the event, she would certainly find a way to see him.
"Alright, I’ll arrange it immediately."
It wasn’t difficult for Will to guess his thoughts, and with an agreement, he turned to leave.
In the corridor, Leng Xiaoye walked by, seeing her son return, she immediately came over.
"Grandma!" The little one greeted her with a smile.
Huangfu Jue turned his face, "Tomorrow afternoon, I’m taking Xiaotang to an event."
"He has a shooting class in the afternoon," Leng Xiaoye said.
She wasn’t opposed to Huangfu Jue taking Xiaotang to the event, but his hasty departure and return, and now suddenly taking the child to an event, clearly meant there was something going on.
"He has been staying in the Royal Palace," Huangfu Jue said with a smile, watching his son, "After so many lessons, he also needs some practical experience."
"Unless... you give me a reason that can convince me," Leng Xiaoye crossed her arms, "otherwise, forget about it!"
"He is my son," Huangfu Jue declared.
Leng Xiaoye was unimpressed, "You are still my son too!"
Huangfu Jue frowned, and then Gan Tang laughed out loud, Leng Xiaoye winked at him and then turned her head to look at her son, with a lifted eyebrow she jest, "In terms of eyebrows, I’m more beautiful than you are!"
Huangfu Jue sighed helplessly, putting Xiaotang on the ground, "Go on, wash your hands, then Daddy will take you for afternoon tea."
The little one obediently ran into the restroom to wash his hands, while Huangfu Jue walked into the adjoining living room with Leng Xiaoye.
"Yes!" Huangfu Jue nodded, "She’s here, I just don’t know where."
Leng Xiaoye looked at her son’s face with a mix of pity and helplessness, "So, you’re planning to use Xiaotang to draw her out?"
Huangfu Jue frowned, gazing out the window, "I just want to know what kind of difficulties she has."
After a moment of silence, Leng Xiaoye nodded gently.
"Alright, I agree! But... you have to ensure Xiaotang’s safety. I don’t care what’s going on between you two, but if someone lets him get hurt again, I will never forgive you."
Glancing at her son’s profile, her eyes filled with heartache again.
"Last night, Littleyuan already met with Dolly, the leader of the Liberal Party of F Country. From the information I’ve received, Moses seems to be intentionally getting her involved in the election of F Country," she revealed.
Huangfu Jue turned his gaze back, his voice filled with barely concealed astonishment.