Mr. Bo, Madam Is Pregnant!
Chapter 286: There’s No One Quite Like Mom in the World

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: There’s No One Quite Like Mom in the World

Listening to her mother’s words, Su Lu couldn’t help but rub her nose and gave a small smile, "I miss you."

Zhao Ying laughed on the other end, "Is that so?"

"Really, Xiao Le misses you too. He keeps babbling about grandma all day long—you know, he’s become a bit of a chatterbox lately." Su Lu smiled helplessly, "I never dreamed he’d turn into such a talker when he was slower learning to speak than other kids his age."

Zhao Ying: "Xiao Le has it tough too, you get anxious when he speaks slowly, and complain when he talks too much."

"I’m not complaining!" Su Lu dragged out her words, "That’s not the point."

"The point is you miss me?" asked Zhao Ying.

"Yeah, and I also miss your braised pork," said Su Lu.

Zhao Ying thought it over and then said, "Okay, I’ll come over after I finish up some things."

Su Lu was curious, "Has the company been busy lately?"

Zhao Ying’s business had grown large, but in recent years, she had gradually handed it over to Shen Xun. Shen Xun, though naturally talented in business, had never been interested, devoting all his energy to searching for his sister.

But now that his sister had been found, and since he had retired from the search team due to an injury, even though he could have returned to Feng City for further convalescence, he wasn’t foolish. Having finally found his sister, who also had a child now,

he wouldn’t leave even if someone tried to push him out. How could he possibly leave voluntarily? He quickly returned to Beijing to help Ms. Zhao with the business.

Zhao Ying said, "No, what’s there to be busy about in the company? Manager Shen is quite capable. With him there, I actually have quite a lot of free time."

"Then you mentioned you were busy," Su Lu curled up on the bed, hugged the soft blanket, settled into the coziest position, and enjoyed talking on the phone with her mom. She quite liked this setup, something she had never dared to dream of in her previous twenty-plus years.

"Normally, I don’t need to worry about things, but Shen Jiming has been annoying me lately," Zhao Ying’s voice carried an undisguised disgust, then she laughed slyly, "I think he’s too idle, so I found him some busywork."

Su Lu recognized her mother’s tone—it was usually a prelude to mischief.

"Him," Su Lu didn’t feel much about this father, perhaps because she had heard about his past indiscretions and how he had hurt her mother.

And, including the separation from her loved ones, it all essentially stemmed from the troubles he had caused.

So Su Lu didn’t really feel much; it wasn’t exactly resentment or blame, more like indifference.

Which was different from how she felt when she saw tears in Zhao Ying’s eyes.

In fact, after Su Lu returned to Beijing, Shen Jiming learned of this and visited her; for a father meeting his daughter after losing her for over twenty years, even someone like Shen Jiming couldn’t help but embrace Su Lu and cry.

But Su Lu didn’t really feel much.

Afterwards, Shen Jiming kept in touch, presumably trying to make up for lost time.

Yet Su Lu really couldn’t get close to him, especially since over the years, both she and Shen Xun had realized that Shen Jiming seemed to be considering reconciling with Zhao Ying.

Perhaps no matter how frivolous a person had been, when they age, they no longer yearn for the same thrills, but instead seek a return to stability and peace.

But where are there so many good things? When you’re young, you live recklessly if you want, and when old, you want to return to the stability and peace you once abandoned...

How could that be possible?

But Shen Jiming seemed unfazed by the skepticism; he believed he could win Zhao Ying back and return to their home. So lately, he had been pulling out all the stops, trying to redeem himself to Zhao Ying, hoping to restore their family.

After all, he had always been quite the charmer, and he steadfastly believed in his own abilities. Moreover, since he and Zhao Ying had two children together, Shen Jiming felt there was an even greater chance.

Shen Xun and Su Lu had discussed this privately; neither of them had strong opinions and just respected whatever Zhao Ying decided.

Especially Su Lu, who honestly had no recollection of Shen Jiming and no memory of her parents being together.

While Shen Xun still harbored some resentment against Shen Jiming, originally blaming himself for losing his sister but also resenting the trouble Shen Jiming brought home from his affairs, which had caused tension for many years.

Mostly since Su Lu was found and Shen Jiming tried to win his family back being diligently attentive, Shen Xun’s attitude wasn’t as sharp or oppositional. Like Su Lu, he fully respected Zhao Ying’s wishes.

"He really is persistent," Su Lu couldn’t help saying.

"Yeah, he treats me like one of those naive girls he used to deceive," Zhao Ying scoffed.

Thinking it over, Su Lu said, "But seeing as you’ve rejected him so many times and he still hasn’t backed down... doesn’t it annoy you?"

Zhao Ying replied, "He’s just about to retire in a couple of years; he has too much free time."

As for Zhao Ying, the depths of her feelings for Shen Jiming had been worn away by past hurts, not to mention the romantic debts he incurred had caused her and her daughter to miss over twenty years together. That Zhao Ying hadn’t slain Shen Jiming was already a display of her mercy.

How could she possibly give Shen Jiming another chance?

Thinking it over, she said, "Psh, I should find myself a young boyfriend."

"Pfft... Hahaha." Su Lu had been in a bad mood because of that nightmare.

That call with her mother had completely lifted her spirits.

Su Lu laughed, "I emphatically approve."

"Are you serious?" Zhao Ying laughed on the other end, "What if I bring home a ’little brother’ just a few years older than you, someone about Manager Shen’s age, to be your stepdad? Still find it funny?"

"Sure, what’s there not to laugh about? My mom’s capable," Su Lu laughed uncontrollably before slowly stopping, adopting a serious tone, "As long as you’re happy, Mom, whatever makes you happy."

"What about the family business? Wouldn’t care if a young man swindles you out of it?" Zhao Ying asked.

Su Lu hummed affirmatively, "I wouldn’t care, and don’t make it sound like I’m after your money. Besides... you shouldn’t underestimate my brother’s intelligence."

"Yeah, smart as a whip. As long as he’s around, who can swipe my money? Psh, how dull!" Zhao Ying remarked.

Su Lu thought about it, "Yeah, exactly. It’s dull anyway, better come over and hang out with me and Xiao Le."

"Got it. I’ll deal with Shen Jiming quickly and come over," Zhao Ying said, then yawned.

Feeling a bit guilty, Su Lu responded, "Okay, I won’t keep you from resting any longer, you should get some more sleep."

"Are you feeling any better?"

"Much better," Su Lu answered honestly.

Then she heard her mother exhale in relief on the other end, "That’s good, then I’m going back to sleep, can’t stay up at my age anymore."