Chapter: 5268

The car drove into the estate and stopped outside the grand gate of a large hall.

This place is like a hotel, with a wide entrance designed to accommodate three cars side by side. Qi Yingshan and his wife walked out together, holding hands, from the main hall.

Liu Manqiong had just gotten off her car when she saw the old couple walking out laughing, and hurried up to greet them, saying respectfully: "Mr. Qi, Mrs. Qi, it's been a long time since we last met. You two are still as robust as ever!"

Qi Yingshan smiled and said: "Manqiong, it's been many years indeed! You're now so beautiful and elegant, like a jade girl!"

Liu Manqiong smiled and said: "Mr. Qi, I'm afraid I've grown old already."

The elderly lady walked up to Liu Manqiong and took her hand, saying affectionately: "Manqiong, you're getting more and more like your mother every day. When I saw you last, it was after your grandfather's passing. It's been a long time since then, and you haven't even had the chance to visit me in Singapore or Malaysia."

Qi Yingshan's wife loved Liu Manqiong's mother dearly. In the past, when Liu's family elders were still around, they would often gather together. Liu's mother was kind-hearted, wise, and dignified, which made Qi's wife very fond of her.

Liu Manqiong had played with Qi's family a lot when she was young. Qi's wife loved her dearly, although it had been some time since they last met. When she saw that Liu had grown up with more of her mother's features, her heart filled with even more love and affection.

Liu Manqiong said hesitantly: "Mrs. Qi, these years... I've basically stayed in Hong Kong due to my studies and other reasons, and haven't been able to leave the island or visit you, please forgive me..."

Qi's wife spoke sincerely: "I understand, when your mother passed away, we were in the United States taking care of our health. We weren't even able to attend her funeral. Every time I think about it, my heart is filled with regret and sadness."

Since her mother's passing, Liu Manqiong had barely experienced any familial affection except for her younger sister. She relied on herself and couldn't count on her father, so she naturally drifted away from other relatives.

But she didn't expect Qi's wife to still be grieving over not being able to attend her mother's funeral in Hong Kong. Qi's wife's nose would suddenly grow red, and her eyes would well up with tears without realizing it.

At her mother's funeral, Qi's father-in-law and mother-in-law couldn't attend, but several of their sons did make it, which was already a remarkable feat for the family to send off an elder.

Thinking about this, she felt some remorse and said to Qi's wife: "Mrs. Qi, please don't say such things. My mom is your senior, and I'm sure she wouldn't want you to trouble yourself over her funeral arrangements..."

As she spoke, she was extremely candid: "Since my mother passed away, these years have made me even more independent. I've never had the chance to visit or call you, and I feel so guilty and apologetic..."

Qi's wife saw that Liu Manqiong's emotions were getting hurt, patted her hand gently, and consoled: "Alright, all of this is behind us now. Once you're settled in at Jinling University, we'll definitely have you come visit often. I'll be here with your grandfather-in-law."

"Okay!" Liu Manqiong replied without hesitation: "I'll make sure to visit you often when the time comes!"

Qi Yingshan then spoke up: "Manqiong, why don't we go in and chat? My father-in-law has a granddaughter who just got accepted into Jinling University and is about to start her freshman year. She's going to be taking classes at the same university as you'll be teaching, so maybe I can introduce you two."

Liu Manqiong was surprised: "Mr. Qi, your granddaughter is going to study at Jinling University?"

"Yes." Qi Yingshan smiled: "We came to Jinling this time not only to visit but also to help her with the admission process. And wouldn't you know it, you're actually applying for a teaching position here? It's really too good to be true!"

As Qi Yingshan was speaking, he saw Lin Wan'er walking out from the hall and smiled at Liu Manqiong saying, "She's here!"

At this moment, Lin Wan'er walked into the main hall with a light and carefree gait.

The instant Liu Manqiong laid eyes on Lin Wan'er, her mind was filled with only one thought: "How can there be such a beautiful girl?"

This was not Liu Manqiong's usual reaction of surprise or shock. In fact, due to her father's nature and his many romantic conquests, she had seen countless beautiful women from a young age.

Hong Kong, as well as half of Asia's entertainment circle, were all playgrounds for her father during his heyday, with numerous female celebrities in the media spotlight, each one being a stunning beauty. Which one wasn't like a fish swimming in the deep or flowers blooming in secret? JrNovels.com