For the next few days, Song Qinian and Shen Chi'an cooperated with the police, giving statements at the station regarding the forest chase.
The attempted assassination of the CEO of Shen Group was no small matter.
Afterward, Song Qinian did not rush back to work. Instead, she visited Mu Yuxin's shop.
Mu Yuxin had managed her dessert shop with remarkable success. It not only offered exquisite, beautiful, and delicious desserts but also featured many drinks she had personally researched and invented.
Each table was adorned with a bouquet of pink and white baby's breath flowers. The walls featured a wish wall where customers could write their desires freely, as well as numerous photos of customers and staff.
The moment one stepped inside, a feeling of warmth and comfort enveloped them.
Upon seeing Song Qinian, Mu Yuxin immediately rushed over and gave her a big hug, "My darling Niannian, you've finally found time to visit your shop."
Song Qinian had initially intended to open a shop for Mu Yuxin, with all the profits belonging to Mu Yuxin.
However, Mu Yuxin refused, insisting that Song Qinian become a shareholder and a "little boss" of her shop. She declared she wouldn't open the shop otherwise.
This wasn't about their friendship; it was about personal dignity.
Knowing Mu Yuxin's pride, Song Qinian agreed.
Mu Yuxin then called all the service staff over.
"Come, come, all of you. Let me introduce you. This is my best friend, and also the biggest shareholder of this shop, Song Qinian. You can also call her the little boss."
Song Qinian nodded at everyone with a smile.
"Wow… our shop has two bosses with such high颜值, how can we worry about not selling anything?"
"So beautiful! Does the little boss have a boyfriend? I have a cousin…"
Seeing that the shop's employees were all taken with Song Qinian, Mu Yuxin slung an arm around Song Qinian's shoulders and declared with immense arrogance, "I advise you all not to get any ideas about my darling. If her man gets jealous, he could make you all go bankrupt with a single word!"
Song Qinian lightly tapped Mu Yuxin, a helpless smile on her face, "Stop it."
Observing Song Qinian using sign language, a young employee understood immediately, "No wonder our shop's rule is that everyone must learn sign language, it's for the little boss! Why do we need men? The big boss and the little boss are true love."
Mu Yuxin blew a kiss at the girl who spoke, "That's right. In this world, I love my Nian the most."
After chatting for a while, customers began to arrive one after another.
To avoid disturbing them, Song Qinian found a corner seat.
Before long, Mu Yuxin brought over a steaming cup of homemade milk tea and a matcha cake.
"Niannian, try this milk tea I made for you personally."
Song Qinian nodded and took a sip through the straw. It was silky smooth, with an unforgettable aftertaste.
The pearls were also chewy and bouncy, incredibly satisfying.
"How is it? These pearls are made from tapioca flour by me personally. They're natural and nutritious, with no additives."
Song Qinian gave a thumbs-up. It was super delicious.
Watching couples, students, and white-collar workers among the customers, Mu Yuxin's face broke into a comfortable and content smile. "Do you know? When I used to work in the mall, I fought tooth and nail every day for a meager sales target. My life was predictable, a straight line. Now, seeing so many people drinking the milk tea I brewed and eating the desserts I made, I feel life is truly beautiful."
As she spoke, Mu Yuxin tightly grasped Song Qinian's hand. "Niannian, thank you. If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be lost in the endless grind of the mall!"
Song Qinian smiled and patted Mu Yuxin's hand, then slowly signed, "No, you should thank yourself. If it weren't for your hard work and perseverance, this shop wouldn't be doing so well."
"Haha, alright, alright, let's stop complimenting each other. Wait here for me for a bit. When it gets less crowded, we'll go pick up Qiaoqiao together."
Song Qinian hadn't seen Qiaoqiao in days and missed her dearly.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, Song Qinian and Mu Yuxin went to the kindergarten to pick up Qiaoqiao. As soon as Qiaoqiao saw Song Qinian, she ran over excitedly. Song Qinian scooped her up, "Niannian, where have you been lately? Qiaoqiao missed you so much."
Holding Qiaoqiao, Song Qinian couldn't use sign language.
Mu Yuxin tutted, "Qiaoqiao's getting so big, aren't you tired holding her? Put her down quickly."
Song Qinian smiled and shook her head. Little Princess Qiaoqiao wasn't heavy at all.
Qiaoqiao immediately puffed out her round belly, her words slightly slurred as she sucked in the flesh on her cheeks, "Qiaoqiao isn't fat at all."
Mu Yuxin mercilessly exposed Qiaoqiao, "Tell me, the clothes I bought you last month are too small to wear this month. You still dare to say you haven't gained weight."
"I haven't gained weight, I really haven't…"
As the three of them were chatting and laughing, a sharp voice suddenly rang out, "Mu Qiaoqiao!"
Qiaoqiao was startled. Song Qinian and Mu Yuxin turned to look at the source of the voice and saw Feng Wanhui charging toward them with a furious expression.
Feng Wanhui forcefully snatched Qiaoqiao from Song Qinian's arms and hugged her. Her eyes, filled with anger and malice, shot a cold glare at Song Qinian. Then, she turned her angry gaze to Mu Yuxin, "You associate with disreputable friends. Don't you dare corrupt Qiaoqiao."
She held Qiaoqiao and was about to leave. Upon being separated from Song Qinian, Qiaoqiao burst into tears, "Waaah…"
"Niannian, I want Niannian…"
Seeing her granddaughter's fondness for Song Qinian, Feng Wanhui grew even angrier. "She's not your mother, why do you want her? Come home with me now!"
"No! I don't want to go home! I don't want Grandma! I want Niannian!!!"
Crying and throwing a tantrum, Qiaoqiao struggled restlessly in Feng Wanhui's arms. Feng Wanhui, already furious upon seeing Song Qinian, saw Qiaoqiao's behavior and her anger escalated.
Fearing Qiaoqiao would fall, Song Qinian stepped forward to intervene, but Mu Yuxin held her back, shaking her head and signaling Song Qinian to stay put. Mu Yuxin then jogged over to Feng Wanhui.
"Mom… put Qiaoqiao down. Be careful you don't drop her!"
Feng Wanhui violently shoved Mu Yuxin with her shoulder. Then, after putting Qiaoqiao down, she slapped Qiaoqiao's backside a few times. "You don't want Grandma? Huh! If it weren't for Grandma, do you think you'd be in this world? Who is Song Qinian to you that you like her so much!"
Neither Song Qinian nor Mu Yuxin expected Feng Wanhui to hit Qiaoqiao. Both their faces changed. Mu Yuxin rushed over and pulled the sobbing Qiaoqiao into her arms. "Mom, that's enough!"
Many people were picking up students at the school entrance, and they all turned to look in their direction.
Feng Wanhui paid no attention to them. As she reached out to discipline Qiaoqiao and Mu Yuxin again, Song Qinian grabbed her hand.
Feng Wanhui's eyes widened in fury, "What are you doing? Let go of me!"