the HR department in her busy schedule, she heard Qiao Baier's name during their casual conversation about the selection results. Her expression was shockingly surprised."Didn't she get eliminated in...Zhu Xiaowei called the Jun family. It was Fang Big Mom, from the Dongyuan of the Jun family, who answered. She was quite nice, and Zhu Xiaowei felt that this woman in the Jun family was the most humane.
"You said, our young mistress…" Aunt Fang had gotten into the habit of calling her that, and awkwardly changed course, "You said, Miss Qiao… she's missing"
On the phone, Zhu Xiaowei’s voice was listless. Though she disliked the people from the Jun family, she had to rely on them now and tried her best to be polite.
“Well, that’s the thing. She hasn't fully recovered yet and is still quite weak. I'm worried she might run off and get into trouble. Last time she left, she went straight to the Jun residence. This time, I just wanted to call and ask if she'd been there. Could you possibly help me by asking the security guards at the entrance of the Jun residence They should know..."
"Don't hang up your phone, I'll go check the internal line." Fang's mother responded quite positively.
Zhu Xiaowei was relieved to hear she was willing to help.
These people from the Jun family are simply too high and mighty. Every time I have to ask them for something, I feel so lowly and insignificant. It's a terrible feeling, and I'd rather just live an ordinary person's life.
"She didn't come." Fang's mother quickly had the results.
Zhu Xiaowei wasn't sure herself, hesitated for a moment, "That, could you help me ask Jun Zhimu..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Madam Fang on the other end of the phone had already guessed what she was going to say and immediately refused, "Ms. Zhu, I'll do my best to cooperate, but we servants have no right to interfere in matters concerning our young master."
Zhu Xiaowei listened, silent for a long time.
She didn't want to make anyone uncomfortable, but, the sentence sounded really hurtful.
A low voice, with a hint of mockery, said, "I remember Qiao Baor and Jun Zhimu haven't officially signed the divorce papers yet." To sever ties so quickly, is it because they are afraid of being tied to the Jun family
Fang Damo, upon hearing this, also fell silent in astonishment.
She hasn't formally filed for divorce yet, but she heard recently that Qiao Baoer would likely be leaving the Jun family. Apparently, their young master is very opposed to having a "stranger" around.
"What happened"
At the front gate of Junjia Dongyuan, a graceful figure hurried in. Perhaps seeing Madam Fang in the living room holding a telephone with a strange expression, she curiously shouted towards her direction.
Fang Da Ma looked up, was startled for a moment, and called out, "Miss Xia."
Zhu Xiaowei could clearly hear the phrase 'Miss Xia,' and her anger flared instantly as she clutched her phone. It was Xia Chuixue again, that woman was like a ghost; whenever she heard that name, it irked her to no end.
"It's nothing, thanks. I'll hang up." Zhu Xiaowei couldn't control her emotions and her tone was a little cold. Before the other person could reply, she hung up the phone.
FANG DAMA listened to the static in her earpiece, her expression growing somber.
"Who just called"
Xia Chui Xue walked over by herself. She walked with grace and confidence. Now she lived in the guest room next to the Jun family's main residence, coming and going as if she were the mistress of the house.
Fang Da Ma also truthfully replied to her, “It’s a friend of Miss Qiao’s…”
"Zhu XiaoWei" Xia Chuixue had already guessed it. Qiao Ba'er didn't really have any friends.
"Yes."
Fang Da Ma looked at her, suddenly remembering something, slowed down her voice, and requested her, "Miss Xia, are you going to find our Master Zhi Mu Can you help me pass on a message"
"What's up"
Xia Chui Xue was always smooth when interacting with people, seeing that the other party had something to ask for, she also bloomed with a generous smile, "If you encounter anything, just say it directly. I know that Zhi Mu's temper has been a bit bad recently, don't worry too much, I'll go and tell him about it, nothing major…"
"Miss Qiao has disappeared. I wanted to ask if Young Master Zhimu has any news." As soon as Fang's mother spoke, the smile on Xia Chuxue's face froze.
Xia Chuixue's voice was full of astonishment, " Qiao Baoer is gone"
"I don't know the details either. Ms. Zhu called just now, saying that Miss Qiao doesn't seem to be feeling well and they are worried she might get into trouble if she keeps wandering outside..."
Qiao Bao'er had lived in the Jun family for almost a year, especially spending a longer time living in the East Garden. Fang Da Ma felt some pity for her in her heart.
Xia Chuixue curled the corner of her lips, a smile that was somewhat strained. "I'll go find Zhi Mu now. I'll mention it to him later." With that, she turned and walked away.
Fang Da Ma watched Xia Chui Xue's graceful figure walk up the stairs step by step. She didn't know why, but she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. It was probably because Qiao Bao Er used to live in this house, and they were different after all.
"Miss Xia, our young master Mu is not in the study, he's in the nursery on the third floor." Mrs. Fang remembered something and reminded her towards the stairs.
The baby is in the nursery on the third floor.
Xia Chui Xue still walked up the stairs with composure, but her steps were a little heavier.
The nursery on the third floor of Dongyuan is over 200 square meters. It's decorated in a cute, fairytale-like color scheme with various plush cartoon toys and rows of crystal wind chimes that tinkled crisply. This was a space they had carefully prepared for their baby, but now it stands cold and eerie.
The window was opened, and the sun outside shone in.
A touch of warmth pervaded the air. Light illuminated the tall silhouette of a man as he stood before a light blue wardrobe, his large hand holding two identical baby clothes, outfits for twins.
"Is there anything"
He heard footsteps approaching, but didn't turn around. His low voice came first, a neutral tone, neither cold nor warm, just plain and simple.
Xia Chuixue saw him staring at the two little garments in his hands, his expression lost in thought. When she heard his words, she paused for a moment, as if what Fang's mother had just told her was about to slip out of her lips, but in the end, she held it back.
"Couldn't I come see you if nothing else"
Jun Zhi Mu didn't speak. He tucked the two small garments back into the wardrobe, then shut it with a click. With an air of interest, he strolled around the spacious nursery that spanned over 200 square meters.
Xia Chui Xue followed him, a smile always on her face. As they looked at the pictures of ocean creatures and knight castles painted on the large wall, she noticed a thoughtful look in the man's eyes.
These vibrant and adorable portraits bring a sense of vitality and childlike wonder to the entire space.
Finally, he stopped in front of two cribs, custom-made wooden ones with exquisite craftsmanship. Even the paint job had strict standards. Each crib head had a small rotating pendant hanging a few plush baby giraffes.
Jun's shepherd skillfully and boredly twirled his long hand, and several fluffy little giraffes swayed there with it, accompanied by light piano music - Mozart’s Minuet. This brought a lively and cute touch to the space.
"Twins." he murmured softly a few words.
Xia Chui Xue heard his words, her face passing a hint of nervousness, "What do you remember"
Jun Zhi Mu turned his head to look at her, but didn't reply.
Then, as if losing interest in the nursery, he turned and went downstairs directly. Xia Chui Xue followed him closely, carefully observing his expression.
"What kind of woman is she"
Probably because Xia Chuxue's gaze was following him, he became curious and stopped in his tracks, "She likes me just as much as you do"
Xia Chui Xue didn't expect him to ask that, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.
"Jo Bao'er, she...she didn't really like you at first." That much was true.
"Don't like me"
Jun, the shepherd's brows arched slightly, as if surprised. But he didn't probe further. His stern face, thin lips curved into a smile that wasn't quite a smile. It was a light chuckle, yet his eyes remained distant and cold.oyan was furious, "Ye Wei, you say you miscarried, your child is innocent, but how could you harm Bao'er She's innocent too, you're a demon!""Is Qiao Bao'er innocent She took the false title of Qiao F...