Bibi Dong Ate Cake Too

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 anymore."

"Back then, Bibi Dong was the Saintess of Spirit Hall, and also your father's disciple."

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

"After your father learned of it, he used despicable means to forcibly take her body and made Bibi Dong pregnant."

"To prevent her from harboring hatred and harming the child in her womb, Xunji confined her for ten months. She did not regain her freedom until she gave birth to you, Xue'er."

"But Xunji gave Bibi Dong a deathly order as well, forbidding her from acknowledging you. Bibi Dong was also a victim. Grandfather sincerely hopes that you two, mother and daughter, can recognize each other. I don't want to see my most beloved Xue'er suffer so much."

Qian Daoliu's voice trembled slightly as he spoke. As he looked into his granddaughter's eyes, his expression gradually...

The dead were gone. He did not wish to argue so much with Bibi Dong anymore. For Qian Renxue's future happiness, Qian Daoliu decided to make up this well-intentioned lie.

Then, his gaze turned toward Golden Crocodile Douluo beside him. The latter instantly understood what he meant, then looked at Bibi Dong and gave her a meaningful look before turning to Qian Renxue, who was already sobbing uncontrollably.

For a moment, the atmosphere around them became exceptionally oppressive, with only the girl's low sobs echoing through the air.

Jin Lingfeng's gaze narrowed slightly. He did not understand why Qian Daoliu had suddenly said such things, but as long as it could help Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue recognize each other, it was a good thing.

"Grandfather... n-no, it can't be like this."

"Father was always very busy. He only came to see me a few times each month."

"But he... how could he possibly be as... as terrible as you said... sob..."

Qian Renxue's eyes were red and swollen as she wept bitterly, tears constantly sliding down from the corners of her eyes.

Qian Daoliu gently patted his granddaughter's back and hurriedly comforted her:

"Xue'er, don't cry. It breaks Grandfather's heart."

"If I'd known that telling you the truth would make you this sad, then Grandfather certainly wouldn't have told you any of this..."

Qian Renxue wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, raised her head, and asked in a choked, distant voice:

"Grandfather, you really didn't lie to me?"

"Were all the things you just said true?"

The girl gently pursed her thin lips, her eyes filled with grief. Her pitiful appearance made everyone's hearts ache.

Qian Daoliu sighed softly and said sincerely:

"Xue'er, you have always been the one Grandfather loved most."

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

Qian Renxue's face twisted in pain. She cried out emotionally, "Grandfather," then tightly embraced Qian Daoliu. Her emotions were extremely unstable. She did not know how she should face the woman she had hated for six years...

For a moment, the courtyard was utterly silent.

Qian Renxue clung anxiously and helplessly to the grandfather she respected most, while Qian Daoliu gently patted her back with both hands, looking at her with loving eyes.

On the other side, Bibi Dong, as her mother, covered her mouth with both hands and wept tears of joy. She gazed excitedly and happily at her daughter, sending Qian Daoliu a grateful look.

Then she nodded and smiled at the little fellow, Jin Lingfeng, beside her. Without him, she likely would not even have dared to appear here today...

Golden Crocodile Douluo rubbed his grandson Jin Lingfeng's head. Seeing this scene, he smiled sincerely, and Jin Lingfeng was very happy.

Clearly, Qian Renxue had come to believe that Bibi Dong's past coldness toward her had all been because of Qian Xunji. Sooner or later, he would find a way to make the mother and daughter completely reconcile...

After a long while, seeing Qian Renxue gradually calm down, Jin Lingfeng hurried to the stone table, cut the cake into five small portions, and carried two of them over to Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu, saying with a smile:

"Xue'er, today is your birthday."

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

"Hurry and try the cake I made especially for you. I guarantee you'll be satisfied with the taste."

"Grandpa Qian, you should try some too."

Qian Daoliu smiled with gratification, said, "Feng'er, you're thoughtful," and accepted the cake.

Qian Renxue still kept her head slightly lowered. She glanced at her grandfather before finally accepting the cake as well.

She cautiously took a small bite. At once, her thin lips curved into a slight smile, and she happily began eating.

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

"Your Holiness, you should have some cake too."

"Eat more, or Xue'er will finish the whole cake in a moment."

At once, Qian Renxue, who had just finished a small piece of cake and come to the stone table intending to cut herself a larger slice, blushed and shot Jin Lingfeng a resentful glare.

"Jin Lingfeng, thank you."

Bibi Dong accepted the cake and sincerely thanked the boy before her. This little fellow truly was her destined benefactor. She could feel that her daughter's attitude toward her had changed considerably...

Jin Lingfeng chuckled and secretly gave Bibi Dong a thumbs-up gesture. He picked up a small piece of cake and ate it, watching Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue eat cake with a gratified, satisfied smile...

Under the starry sky, in the courtyard.

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

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

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

Seeing the little beauty's anxious expression, Jin Lingfeng deliberately said with a smile:

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

"How am I supposed to know what to do if you don't say it?"

Qian Renxue immediately became anxious. She bit down hard on her thin lips and snorted coldly:

"Lingfeng, you bastard! You're driving me mad!"

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

Meeting Jin Lingfeng's teasing gaze, the girl could not keep her composure. She forcefully shook off his hand and pushed him away.

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

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

Naturally, Jin Lingfeng would not let go. He knew that Qian Renxue was thin-skinned and impatient, so he immediately tried to appease her.

Qian Renxue smacked her lips, and much of the anger in her heart faded. Lowering her eyes slightly, she asked again in a quiet voice:

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

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

"Xue'er, that's where you're wrong."

"Her Holiness is your mother. The reason she treated you badly before was because she was forced to."

"You should respect her and call her Mother. Calling her Her Holiness just like I do is far too improper."

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

Qian Renxue pouted, glaring at the bastard before her with a displeased expression. He actually dared to lecture her.

She instinctively wanted to retort, but ultimately held herself back. She let out a heavy sigh as the image of that woman weeping sorrowfully in the courtyard during the day kept flashing through her mind, leaving her with a deeply unpleasant feeling...

At this moment, Jin Lingfeng released the little beauty's delicate hand, placed both hands on her fragrant shoulders, looked into her eyes, and spoke gently:

"Xue'er, I can tell that your feelings about Her Holiness still run very deep."

"Then stop tormenting yourself. Be brave and face it. There's nothing shameful about acknowledging your own mother."

Qian Renxue looked at the boy she liked, at his sincere eyes. In that instant, her heart was moved, and her eyes immediately became misty.

In a dejected, helpless voice, she said:

"Lingfeng, thank you for advising me."

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

"How embarrassing would that be? I can't do it..."

Jin Lingfeng was overjoyed inside and hurriedly comforted her excitedly:

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

"My Xue'er is thin-skinned. Tomorrow, I'll make a trip to the Papal Palace and tell Her Holiness how you feel. I believe Her Holiness will definitely be very happy once she knows."