Chapter 173 Unexpected Tenderness

The next morning.

Su Mo and Qiancheng Xue got up early.

They headed towards the dining hall.

But upon arriving, they were both stunned.

Xiao Xun, who was usually nowhere to be seen, was there, dressed exquisitely, and the table was laden with steaming home-style dishes.

"Mother?"

Qiancheng Xue was at a loss.

In fact, it wasn't just Qiancheng Xue who was surprised; Lin Xiaoyu and her siblings were equally shocked.

Su Mo immediately turned to Lin Xiaoyu, his eyes questioning what was going on.

Lin Xiaoyu simply shook her head, indicating she didn't know either.

At that moment, Xiao Xun walked straight to Su Mo, took his hand, and said with a slightly choked voice, "Su Mo, you're up. Come and have breakfast. I made all of this. Have a taste."

"Uh, that..."

Su Mo was dumbfounded.

Before he could react, Xiao Xun had pulled him to the table.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoyu and the others left the dining hall. Even the dumbest person would know that she was specifically hosting Su Mo; there was no point in sticking around.

"That, Mother-in-law, I can serve myself."

Su Mo swallowed and said awkwardly.

"You're so thin. Have some lotus seed and snow fungus soup."

Xiao Xun didn't listen to Su Mo but directly ladled a bowl for him, afraid he would refuse.

Qiancheng Xue stood there, completely bewildered, as if the world had become surreal.

Su Mo was now experiencing what it meant to be overwhelmed by favor.

This contrast was too much to handle.

He then noticed Qiancheng Xue standing behind him and quickly said, "Xue'er, come and eat together."

Hearing Su Mo call Qiancheng Xue, Xiao Xun turned around and walked towards her.

Seeing Xiao Xun approaching, Qiancheng Xue's heart couldn't help but race.

"Mo, Mother."

"Come and eat together."

Xiao Xun unexpectedly said with a smile.

Qiancheng Xue wondered if she had heard correctly. She paused for a moment before replying, "Okay."

So she walked to the table and sat down.

"Eat."

Xiao Xun even gave Qiancheng Xue a bowl of lotus seed and snow fungus soup, a rare occurrence.

Qiancheng Xue reached out with both hands to receive it, her eyes welling up.

Seeing this, the expression on Su Mo's face became even more astonished. Suddenly, a bad feeling crept into his heart.

However, Su Mo quickly regained his composure.

After serving Qiancheng Xue, Xiao Xun sat down opposite Su Mo, quietly watching him eat.

The atmosphere in the dining hall became strangely odd.

Su Mo also felt extremely awkward, so he buried his head in his food and quickly finished his breakfast.

"Would you like more? Are you full?"

Xiao Xun asked with great concern.

"No, no, I'm full. I'm going for a morning run."

Su Mo replied with an awkward smile and quickly got up to leave.

Xiao Xun watched Su Mo's departing figure, a faint smile on her face.

"Mother, I'm finished too. I'll be going now."

Seeing Su Mo leave, Qiancheng Xue also finished her bowl of lotus seed and snow fungus soup and stood up respectfully.

"Okay, go ahead."

Xiao Xun replied with a smile.

Qiancheng Xue then left the dining hall.

Only then did Xiao Xun, who was left in the dining hall, take out a handkerchief to wipe her moist eyes, a look of relief on her face.

Although it was a very ordinary way to meet, it was the happiest day of her life.

"I didn't expect the two children to have grown up so much..."

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Inside the manor, Su Mo ran out, took a deep breath, and felt much relieved.

The atmosphere in the dining hall was really suffocating.

And the more he thought about Xiao Xun's unusual behavior, the more his brows furrowed, and the more agitated he became.

At that moment, Qiancheng Xue also chased after him.

"Su Mo."

Su Mo turned around to look at Qiancheng Xue, who had come after him, and said with some surprise, "Why are you out here too? Why didn't you sit and eat some more?"

Qiancheng Xue shook her head, a worried look on her face.

"Su Mo, I think my mother's mental state has been very abnormal lately. It feels like she's a different person."

"Uh, the contrast is a bit much."

Su Mo didn't quite know what to say.

"Do you think my mother might have some mental problem? Would you mind?"

Qiancheng Xue said with some concern.

Su Mo paused slightly and quickly reassured her, "What nonsense are you thinking? How could she have a mental problem?"

"Then what's going on?"

Qiancheng Xue was completely confused.

"Maybe she suddenly figured things out."

Su Mo replied, pretending to be relaxed.

"Really?"

Qiancheng Xue's eyes also lit up.

"Definitely, don't overthink it. Isn't this a good thing?"

Su Mo said with great certainty.

"Okay, I won't think about it anymore. Su Mo, aren't you going to Modu to pay your respects? There's nothing else to do now, let's take the air car."

After Su Mo said that, Qiancheng Xue stopped worrying and replied with a bright smile.

"Okay."

Su Mo nodded in agreement, figuring he could take her out to relax.

......

Several hours later.

A cool silver air car landed next to the Xincheng Village near the Modu Interstellar Airport.

"Is this the place?"

Qiancheng Xue looked around curiously, seeing new residential buildings everywhere.

"This is it."

Su Mo replied in high spirits.

"It looks pretty good. Not as bad as you said."

"That's because this place was later relocated and rebuilt. Even so, not everyone has moved here. See that renovated old building in the very center? That's my home."

Su Mo pointed to an old, renovated building in the distance. However, although the building was old, it was located in a separate estate, making it look very strange.

"Mm."

Qiancheng Xue nodded in agreement.

"Let's walk in."

Su Mo opened the car door and got out.

Qiancheng Xue turned off the engine, pulled out the car key, and followed Su Mo inside.

As soon as they stepped into Xincheng Village.

An older woman saw them and shouted in surprise, "Everyone, come out quickly! The landlord is back!"

Instantly, the surrounding neighbors came running out.

Seeing Su Mo, they shouted excitedly.

"Su Mo!"

"Su Mo, you're finally back."

.....

"Hello everyone!"

Su Mo smiled and waved to the neighbors.

"Oh my, you've grown more handsome after not seeing you for a few years. Is this your girlfriend? She's so beautiful!"

"Su Mo, as expected."

......

"Alright, let me introduce you. This is my fiancée, Qiancheng Xue. Qiancheng Xue, let me introduce you. This is Auntie Er, Uncle Zhao..."

Su Mo introduced with a smile.

"Hello everyone."

Qiancheng Xue greeted everyone politely.

"Eh, is this Brother Su Mo's fiancée? But how does she look different from the one he brought back last time? But this one is even prettier."

A girl next door said in confusion.

The very lively atmosphere froze instantly.

Su Mo's expression stiffened, and ten thousand grass mud horses galloped through his mind. It's over!

The expressions on the faces of the neighbors present were also a little unnatural.

They then realized that it seemed like it really was a different person, and couldn't help but mutter.

"Yeah, it seems like it's a different person? Could it be he changed girlfriends?"

"Su Mo isn't that kind of person. Even if he really did change, it must be the other side's problem."

"That's right, that's right."

......

Qiancheng Xue then looked at Su Mo with a smile and said, "Who was the one who came last time?"

"Cough, cough, let me explain. Lin Zinuo just happened to be visiting last time."

Su Mo said, his desire to survive overflowing.

"Is that so?"

Qiancheng Xue smiled even more brightly.

"Ah, that Su Mo, I suddenly forgot that I forgot to turn off the gas at home."

"I also suddenly remembered that I have to pick up my child."

"I'll be going first."

......

The neighbors who had gathered quickly dispersed.