Chapter 1066: 713: A Difficult Night (Part 1)

Yin Shixiu’s anger was visible to Bai Sidong. The car drove into the Yin Mansion; it was already nine o’clock that evening.

The Yin Mansion was brightly lit, the housewarming banquet was cancelled, and the guests were sent home in the afternoon.

Perhaps the unsuspecting guests may hear about the Yin family’s grandson and granddaughter being kidnapped from various rumors tomorrow.

Everyone from old to young gathered in Zheng Garden, and the car was driven directly to the front entrance.

The sound of the vehicle from afar immediately brought the whole family running out.

Xiao Meng got off the car, holding the already asleep Shuangshuang in her arms.

Bai Sidong helped to take Prince Huang out of Yin Shixiu’s arms.

As soon as Prince Huang sensed movement, his body trembled slightly, and his large eyes opened, as if startled. Instinctively, he reached out to grab Yin Shixiu’s hand...

This small gesture broke the hearts of those who saw it.

Yin Shixiu hurriedly said,

"Huanghuang, don’t be afraid, we are home now."

After saying this, Prince Huang’s somewhat panicked eyes slowly settled down.

Yin Shaohui and Zhou Mengqin quickly took their grandson and granddaughter into their arms.

The siblings were getting heavier, while the Shi Hua couple stood by offering support.

At this moment, Su Xiaomeng was also visibly exhausted, and when the elders asked about the circumstances, Su Xiaomeng didn’t want to answer at all.

Bai Fengmao stood aside, feeling somewhat relieved seeing the two children safe, but felt a tug at his heart seeing his granddaughter so weary and dejected.

He reached out and patted Su Xiaomeng’s shoulder.

Xiao Meng took a deep breath, looked up, and smiled gently at her grandfather, asking,

"Grandfather, are you tired?"

Not asking would have been better; upon asking, the grandfather felt even more distressed.

Could he possibly be as tired as her, a mother?

"I can hold on; now that you’re all back safe, I can fall asleep once I lie down."

"Shall I have someone take you to Jun Garden so you can rest sooner?"

"Don’t worry about me; quickly take the two children back and let them sleep."

Su Xiaomeng pursed her lips and looked at the two elders still holding the uneasy siblings; she couldn’t bear it.

She turned to Bai Sidong and said,

"Uncle, thank you for your hard work; have you informed Aunt?"

"I have, she’s already asleep. I’m heading back to the station now; tomorrow, two officers will come over to ask the siblings a few questions. Anyway... you handle it; if the siblings don’t want to answer, it’s okay."

"..."

Su Xiaomeng nodded.

Bai Sidong was about to help Yin Shixiu out of the car, only to see him seated firmly, with no intention of getting out.

"I want to see Shi Haiyan immediately."

Yin Shixiu expressed his thoughts to Bai Sidong.

Su Xiaomeng frowned, disagreeing,

"Whatever it is, talk about it tomorrow; you need to rest too!"

"Yes, fourth brother, whatever the matter, discuss it tomorrow..."

Yin Shaohui quickly added.

Unexpectedly, Yin Shixiu didn’t even glance at Yin Shaohui but directly addressed Bai Sidong,

"Sorry, uncle, if I don’t meet with her, I won’t be able to sleep."

"..."

Bai Sidong looked slightly troubled, glancing at Su Xiaomeng...

Su Xiaomeng wanted to say she’d go along but then turned to look at Shuangshuang and Huanghuang, realizing she couldn’t leave.

"Then have the driver take you over; afterward, the driver can bring you back."

"Leave it to me, Meng Meng."

Bai Sidong said.

Su Xiaomeng looked at her uncle, now in his forties, not elderly but certainly not in his peak physical and energetic state.

"Oh dear, my Meng Meng..."

Bai Sidong stepped forward to give Su Xiaomeng a hug,

"What’s with that look? Uncle’s job regularly requires working late into the night."

It would have been fine if Bai Sidong hadn’t spoken; once he did, the guilt and grievance in Su Xiaomeng’s heart surged forth,

"I’m sorry... Uncle... always troubling you..."

"Old man, listen, do you hear what your granddaughter is saying!"

Meng Meng’s thoughts were increasingly meticulous, considering things more comprehensively... this was certainly a good thing, but the downside was... caring too much about others’ feelings could make you exhausted.

"Alright, leave Shixiu to me, and I’ll bring him back once everything’s settled."

"Okay, good."

Bai Sidong replied, letting go of Su Xiaomeng, noticing her eyes still brimmed with tears.

He reached out to brush them away,

"My little niece, why are you so useless? Si Xian, your daughter doesn’t resemble you!"

Bai Sidong quickly addressed Bai Sixian beside his father.

Bai Sixian walked over, encircling Su Xiaomeng’s shoulder, and gently rubbed the thin, fragile little shoulder,

"It’s alright, it’s all over; it’s cold outside, let’s go inside."