"Yes, my male cousin and his wife," Mo Xiaoyu explained. "Si Yu, this is my neighbor, Leng Hua, who also happens to run a toy store next to my clothing shop."
Tang Yue stealthily exchanged a glance with Meng Siyu. Standing up, Meng Siyu introduced himself: "Meng Siyu."
Wrapping his arm around Tang Yue's slender waist, Meng Siyu declared his territory: "My wife, Tang Yue."
After calling Tang Yue 'my wife' just once, Meng Siyu couldn't stop himself, and from then on, he always called her 'my wife' instead of 'wife', as he felt it was much more endearing.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Leng Hua, Xiao Yu's neighbor," Leng Hua introduced himself with ease, aware that Meng Siyu was sizing him up, yet remaining unfazed, he said, "I just got back from the store, and the smell of this meal is truly appetizing."
Mo Xiaoyu thought about how Leng Hua usually took care of her and naturally left some food for him.
Meng Siyu looked at Leng Hua, seeing someone completely different from Xie Quan.
Xie Quan seemed simple and honest, but his appearance was quite ordinary and plain.
And Leng Hua?
Even though his clothes were modest, his bearing was extraordinary. Just considering facial features and appearance, he was streets ahead of Xie Quan.
This sumptuous dinner became somewhat awkward with the addition of Leng Hua.
After Leng Hua left, Meng Siyu said, "Xiao Yu, we'll stay here tonight, there's a guest room, right?"
"Yes," Mo Xiaoyu nodded, knowing in her heart that Meng Siyu's decision to stay was because of Leng Hua. She couldn't help explaining: "Si Yu, don't overthink it. Leng Hua and I are just neighbors, ordinary neighbors."
Mo Xiaoyu emphasized it again.
Meng Siyu glanced at her and said, "He likes you."
"I, he, I..." Mo Xiaoyu stuttered, unable to form a complete sentence.
"Xiao Yu, I'm not against you remarrying, but his background must be complicated," Meng Siyu explained.
"Ah..."
Mo Xiaoyu looked bewilderedly at Meng Siyu.
Meng Siyu took Tang Yue by the hand, saying, "Wife, you'll sleep with Xiao Yu and Tiantian tonight. I'm meeting some people tonight and won't be back early."
Tang Yue nodded, aware that Meng Siyu must be going to investigate Leng Hua. She didn't refuse and went to bathe with Tiantian.
After the bath, Xie Tiantian cuddled her doll and finally fell asleep from exhaustion. It was only then that Tang Yue began to inquire about Leng Hua.
It turned out that Leng Hua had opened his shop even before Mo Xiaoyu. He owned a toy store and, because it was next door, as well as their living places, they became familiar with one another through frequent encounters.
Once, when Xie Tiantian developed a fever in the middle of the night, Mo Xiaoyu went to the hospital with her daughter, coincidentally running into Leng Hua. Leng Hua kindly offered to take them to the hospital, and after running back and forth to handle matters, their relationship became much closer.
However, that last layer of metaphorical paper had not been pierced through yet.



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