Chapter 641: Ask your aunt to take the call
"No," Tang Bingyan said decisively. "Wuji Island is very dangerous; it is not a place for outsiders to go. Even if you have a visa, if you trespass without their permission, it is considered a violation of local regulations, and they have the right to use extrajudicial punishment."
Xu Tian was just asking casually. He was well aware that for an ordinary person, getting to a place like Wuji Island was as difficult as ascending to heaven.
But how did Tang Bingyan know so much detail about this place?
"Wife, didn't you say you didn't know much about it before?"
"I spoke with An Hui Xian on the phone a while ago, and she told me," Tang Bingyan explained nonchalantly.
"So it was Ms. An who told you," Xu Tian realized. "But I didn't expect Mo Mo to be from Wuji Island. I'm afraid we won't have a chance to see him in the future."
"Xu Tian! Xu Tian, help!"
Just then, Yun Shuying ran down from upstairs like a gust of wind.
"I've already explained it to the little ancestor. He said he could go back with me and forgive me, but there's one condition: you and your girlfriend must go back with him..."
Before Yun Shuying could finish her sentence, a cold glare swept directly toward her.
A chill, even more oppressive than when facing Yun Moting, instantly swept over her entire body.
Xu Tian, who was closest to Tang Bingyan, naturally felt the pressure that Yun Shuying could perceive.
He was curious why Tang Bingyan's reaction was so intense, but then he heard Yun Shuying continue.
"Xu Tian, this request is indeed a bit excessive, but if I don't satisfy him, he won't go back with me... What should I do?"
What to do?
Xu Tian didn't know either.
Having him and Tang Bingyan go with the little guy was unrealistic to begin with.
Not to mention that they were outsiders with their own careers and lives in Jiangcheng, and they had no way to enter Wuji Island.
Even if there were a way for them to get there smoothly, in what capacity would they stay by the little guy's side?
Now that Yun Moting's biological father had returned, the best thing for him, an imposter, to do was to quietly exit and stop disturbing their lives.
"I'm afraid we cannot fulfill this request," Xu Tian said after careful consideration, ultimately refusing.
"Dad, Mom, are you both abandoning Mo Mo?"
Yun Moting appeared at the top of the stairs at some point.
It was unclear how much of their conversation he had heard.
Seeing Yun Moting, the hostility on Tang Bingyan's body dissipated by more than half.
Although her expression was still somewhat grim, she took the initiative to stand up, walk to the little guy's side, and pick him up.
"Mo Mo, be good. Dad and Mom are not abandoning you."
She paused, then continued.
"It's just that your biological parents are waiting for you. They love you just as much as we do, and they will be sad if they can't see you."
"But..." Yun Moting pouted, nearly crying.
Perhaps wanting to maintain his image as a little man in front of Tang Bingyan, he forced his tears back.
"Mo Mo, no matter how wonderful the world outside is, don't forget that your family is still waiting for you."
Xu Tian watched the two of them, one big and one small, huddled together with a complex expression.
That Tang Bingyan could say such sentimental words showed that she truly cared about Mo Mo.
However, no matter how reluctant they were, they couldn't change anything.
Mo Mo was not their child; they had no right to keep him.
Yun Moting buried his head in Tang Bingyan's shoulder, hugging her neck tightly and refusing to let go.
The phone rang in the living room again. Yun Shuying glanced at the caller ID, walked up to Tang Bingyan, and said to Yun Moting, who was still clinging to her shoulder.
"Tingting, do you want to answer Grandma's call?"
Yun Moting ignored her.
Yun Shuying looked at Tang Bingyan with expectant eyes, but was so intimidated by her sharp, blade-like gaze that she didn't dare to speak.
Helpless, she could only turn to Xu Tian for help.
"Xu Tian, what should we do?"
Xu Tian walked over and gently rubbed Yun Moting's little head.
"Mo Mo, why won't you answer Grandma's call?"
Yun Moting pursed his lips reluctantly, but eventually took the phone Yun Shuying handed him.
"Hello, Grandma..."
The little guy's voice was listless, completely lacking the joy of talking to family.
But the person on the other end of the line, upon hearing Yun Moting's long-lost voice, was moved to tears.
"Tingting, it's Grandma! Grandma hasn't seen Tingting for so long, Grandma misses you so much!"
"Grandma." Yun Moting called out obediently, his tone softening slightly.
"Tingting, listen to Grandma. Your dad has been found. Did your aunt tell you? I've already sent people to pick you up. When you come back, Grandma will cook for you myself, making your favorite sweet and sour pork tenderloin. Grandma and Dad are waiting for you to come home. Come back quickly."
Yun Moting fell silent again.
"Tingting, why aren't you saying anything, Tingting?" The woman on the other end of the line grew more anxious when she heard Yun Moting's silence.
"Mo Mo, promise Grandma you'll say you're coming back right away," Xu Tian guided him patiently.
A flash of conflict and even hurt crossed Yun Moting's eyes.
But in the end, he followed Xu Tian's words and said, "Grandma, I will come back."
"Good, that's wonderful! Grandma will be waiting for you at home!"
Madam Yun wept with joy. Her youngest son had been found, and her most beloved grandson had promised to come home. Finally, their family could be whole again without having to endure the pain of separation.
"By the way, Tingting, let..." Madam Yun wanted to let Xu Tian take the call, but didn't know how to phrase it, so she changed her words. "Let your aunt take the phone, Grandma has something to tell her."
Yun Moting handed the phone to Yun Shuying, who had been listening to their conversation with ears pricked up.
"Mom, are you looking for me?"
Madam Yun: "Give the phone to Mr. Xu, I have something to say to him."
Yun Shuying:...
So she was just a heartless messenger tool; it was truly heartbreaking to hear.
The phone made a round and ended up in Xu Tian's hand again.
"Xu Tian, my mom says she has something to discuss with you."
Xu Tian: "Madam Yun, hello."
"Is this Mr. Xu? I am Tingting's grandmother. Thank you so much for taking care of our Tingting during this time. I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to express my gratitude to you earlier."
"Madam Yun, you don't need to be so polite. Mo Mo is a very sensible child; he hasn't caused me any trouble. On the contrary, my family and I are very fond of him."
"Regardless, I must thank you. As for the reward, don't be modest. Within my power, I can fulfill one request for you."
"A request won't be necessary," Xu Tian refused. "I didn't agree to take care of Mo Mo for any reward."
"Mr. Xu, you don't need to give me an answer so quickly," Madam Yun said. "This is also my son's decision. Our Yun family never owes anyone favors. You can make one request, and we will certainly fulfill it."
End of Chapter
