A Well-Intentioned Lie: Bibi Dong Also Eats Cake

Qian Daoliu reached out and gently stroked his granddaughter's head, sighing as he spoke:

"Xue'er, you've grown up now. There are some things I shouldn't keep from you any longer."

"Before, Bibi Dong was the Saintess of Martial Soul Hall and also your father's disciple."

"That year, Bibi Dong was 18 years old and fell in love with a man named Yu Xiaogang."

"When your father found out, he used despicable means to forcibly take her body and caused Bibi Dong to become pregnant."

"To prevent her from harboring resentment and harming the child in her womb, Xunji placed her under house arrest for ten months until you, Xue'er, were born and she regained her freedom."

"But Xunji also gave Bibi Dong a death order, forbidding her from acknowledging you. Bibi Dong is also a victim. Grandpa sincerely hopes that you two, mother and daughter, can acknowledge each other. I don't want to see my dearest Xue'er in so much pain."

Qian Daoliu's voice trembled slightly as he spoke, looking into his granddaughter's eyes, which gradually...

The deceased are gone. He didn't want to dwell on things with Bibi Dong. To ensure Qian Renxue's happiness in the future, Qian Daoliu decided to weave this well-intentioned lie.

Immediately after, his gaze fell upon the Golden Crocodile Douluo beside him. The other party instantly understood his intention, then looked at Bibi Dong, giving her a meaningful glance, and then looked at Qian Renxue, who was already sobbing uncontrollably before him.

For a moment, the surrounding atmosphere became extremely oppressive, with only the girl's low sobs echoing.

Jin Lingfeng's eyes narrowed slightly. He didn't understand why Qian Daoliu suddenly said these things, but as long as it could help Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue acknowledge each other, it was a good thing.

"Grandpa... No, it couldn't be like this."

"Although Father is usually very busy and only visits me a few times a month."

"But... but how could he be... that bad... Wuwuwu..."

Qian Renxue's eyes were red and swollen, and she cried heartbrokenly, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Qian Daoliu gently patted his granddaughter's back, quickly comforting her:

"Xue'er, don't cry, it pains Grandpa."

"If I had known telling you the truth would make you so sad, then Grandpa definitely wouldn't have told you these things..."

Qian Renxue wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, looked up, and asked with a choked sob:

"Grandpa, are you really not lying to me?"

"Are all the things you just said true?"

The young girl pursed her thin lips slightly, her eyes filled with deep sorrow. Her pitiful appearance made everyone's hearts ache.

Qian Daoliu sighed softly and said sincerely:

"Xue'er, Grandpa has always loved you the most."

"Even if I were to deceive everyone in the world, I would never deceive Xue'er..."

Qian Renxue's face contorted in pain. She cried out "Grandpa" emotionally, then hugged Qian Daoliu tightly, her emotions extremely unstable. She didn't know how she would face the woman she had hated for six years...

For a moment, the courtyard was silent, not a sound to be heard.

Qian Renxue nervously and helplessly hugged her most respected grandfather, while Qian Daoliu gently patted his granddaughter's back with both hands, looking at her with loving eyes.

On the other side, Bibi Dong, as the mother, covered her mouth with both hands, weeping tears of joy. She looked at her daughter before her with excitement and joy, casting a grateful glance at Qian Daoliu.

Immediately after, she nodded and smiled at the young boy Jin Lingfeng beside her. Without him, she probably wouldn't have dared to appear here today...

The Golden Crocodile Douluo rubbed his grandson Jin Lingfeng's head and smiled sincerely as he watched the scene. Jin Lingfeng was very happy.

It was clear that Qian Renxue now believed that Bibi Dong's past neglect was all because of Qian Xunji. She would eventually find a way to reconcile mother and daughter completely...

After a long while, seeing that Qian Renxue had gradually calmed down, Jin Lingfeng quickly walked to the stone table, cut five small portions of the cake, and brought two portions to Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu, saying with a smile:

"Xue'er, today is your birthday."

"It's too inauspicious if you keep crying."

"Hurry and try the cake I made for you personally. I guarantee the taste will satisfy you."

"Grandpa Qian, you try it too."

Qian Daoliu smiled with satisfaction and said, "Feng'er is thoughtful," then took the cake.

Qian Renxue still lowered her head slightly, glanced at her grandfather, and finally took the cake.

She took a small bite tentatively and her thin lips immediately curved into a small arc. She ate happily.

Jin Lingfeng smiled sincerely, handed a portion of the cake to his grandfather, the Golden Crocodile Douluo, and then took a portion to Bibi Dong, saying with a smile:

"Your Majesty the Pope, please have some cake too."

"Eat more, otherwise Xue'er will eat the whole cake by herself later."

Suddenly, Qian Renxue, who had just finished a small piece of cake and was about to cut a larger piece for herself at the stone table, blushed and glared at Jin Lingfeng resentfully.

"Jin Lingfeng, thank you."

Bibi Dong took the cake and said from the bottom of her heart to the young man before her, "Thank you." This young man was truly a benefactor in her life. She could feel that her daughter's attitude towards her had changed considerably...

Jin Lingfeng chuckled, secretly made a gesture to Bibi Dong, picked up a small piece of cake, and ate it. He looked at Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, who were eating cake, with a relieved and satisfied smile...

Under the starry sky, in the courtyard.

The young man held the young girl's hand, and they walked side by side, strolling along the pond.

Suddenly, Qian Renxue stopped and looked at the handsome young man before her, asking softly:

"Lingfeng, what do you think I should do from now on?"

Jin Lingfeng looked at the beautiful girl's anxious expression and deliberately said with a smile:

"Xue'er, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"If you don't tell me, how will I know what to do?"

Qian Renxue immediately became anxious, biting her thin lips tightly, and snorted with a slightly cold tone:

"Lingfeng, you scoundrel, you're making me so angry!"

"You clearly... know what I'm referring to, and you're still smiling. I'm not talking to you anymore... Hmph!"

Facing Jin Lingfeng's playful gaze, the young girl's face flushed slightly. She forcefully shook her hand and pushed him away.

"Hehe, Xue'er, don't be angry, I was just teasing you."

"My dear Xue'er, my most, most adorable Xue'er, I know I was wrong."

Jin Lingfeng naturally didn't let go. He knew Qian Renxue was shy and impatient, so he quickly tried to appease her.

Qian Renxue pouted, her anger fading considerably. She lowered her eyes slightly and asked again softly:

"Lingfeng, tell me, how should I face... face His Holiness the Pope in the future..."

But before she could finish, Jin Lingfeng interrupted her sharply:

"Xue'er, this is where you're wrong."

"His Holiness the Pope is your mother. The reason she treated you poorly before was because she was forced."

"You should respect her and call her Mother. It's improper for you to call her His Holiness the Pope like I do."

Jin Lingfeng poked the girl's forehead with his finger, his tone carrying a hint of reproach.

Qian Renxue pouted, looking at the scoundrel before her with dissatisfaction, daring to lecture her.

She instinctively wanted to retort, but ultimately held back, sighed heavily, and the image of that woman constantly flashed through her mind, the scene of her crying sadly in the courtyard during the day. She felt very uncomfortable...

At this moment, Jin Lingfeng released the beautiful girl's delicate hand, placed his hands on her fragrant shoulders, looked into her eyes, and said gently:

"Xue'er, I can see that your obsession with His Holiness the Pope is still very deep in your heart."

"Then don't torment yourself anymore. Face it bravely. It's not shameful to acknowledge your mother."

Qian Renxue looked at the boy she liked before her, at his sincere gaze, and her heart was touched at that moment, her eyes instantly welling up.

She said with a tone of loss and helplessness:

"Lingfeng, thank you for your guidance."

"But I can't just run over there... run over and call her Mother, can I?"

"Wouldn't that be too embarrassing? I can't do it..."

Jin Lingfeng was overjoyed and quickly comforted her excitedly:

"Xue'er, don't worry, leave this to me."

"My Xue'er is shy. Tomorrow, I'll go to the Papal Palace and tell His Holiness the Pope your feelings. I believe His Holiness the Pope will be very happy when she knows."