No matter how naughty they are, they're just kids who need their mommy.
Xu Qingqing gently patted the backs of her two treasures. "It's okay, my darlings. Mommy's here."
Xu Yan watched this heart - warming scene and didn't disturb them. Instead, she picked up the dropped bouquet and went to throw it away for Xu Qingqing.
After hugging enough, Xu An'an's big eyes were filled with tears. "Mommy, is Uncle Lu hurt?"
"Mommy, I want to see Uncle Lu," Xu Yiyi said coquettishly.
Seeing how concerned the two kids were, Xu Qingqing wiped Xu An'an's tears. "Uncle Lu got hurt while saving Mommy. You should thank Uncle Lu when you go in. Do you understand?"
"Got it," the two little ones nodded obediently.
Xu Qingqing led them into Lu Chuanbai's ward. Although the two little guys ran over, they were well - behaved. They didn't jump onto the bed but just stood beside it and watched Lu Chuanbai obediently.
Xu An'an touched Lu Chuanbai's hand. Her big eyes blinked, and tears were about to fall.
Seeing her sad look, Lu Chuanbai felt heart - broken. He wiped Xu An'an's tears. "Don't cry."
Xu Yiyi thanked him obediently. His chubby face was full of concern. "Uncle Lu, thank you for saving Mommy. You must get better soon."
"Okay, uncle will get better soon," Lu Chuanbai said, rubbing Xu Yiyi's fluffy little head with his other hand. He didn't stop until he messed up the little boy's hair.
"Uncle Lu, it must hurt a lot when you're injured. An'an will blow on it and the pain will go away," Xu An'an blew on Lu Chuanbai's palm. "Fly away, pain."
The childish voice was tender but had the power to soothe people. Lu Chuanbai's aching wound seemed to stop hurting.
"Thank you, An'an, for blowing on it for uncle. It really doesn't hurt anymore." The words "uncle" that he could usually say smoothly sounded so awkward on his lips. His heart felt as if a piece had been dug out, leaving an empty feeling.
"Really?" Xu An'an showed a big smile. "This is what Mommy taught me. Mommy's blow will work better."
After saying that, Xu An'an stretched out her little hand to call Xu Qingqing. "Mommy, come and blow on uncle's wound. Then his wound won't hurt."
Xu Qingqing felt a bit embarrassed. Blowing on a wound to make the pain go away was something she used to coax kids. How could she do it to Lu Chuanbai?
Moreover, Lu Chuanbai's expectant look made her feel even more ashamed and angry. No, she wasn't going to blow!
But the two kids didn't care whether Xu Qingqing was willing or not. They ran over, grabbed her hands, and acted coquettishly.
"Mommy, Uncle Lu got hurt because of you. How can you not blow on his wound?"
"Yes, Mommy. Hurry up and blow on Uncle Lu's wound. Then his injury will heal quickly, and we can play together."
The two little ones each hugged one of her legs. Their red and swollen eyes looked at Xu Qingqing, and she really couldn't bear to refuse them.
"Uncle Lu is an adult. He doesn't need a blow."
"Who says I don't?" Lu Chuanbai's teasing voice came with a smile. He stretched out his right hand. "An'an blows on the other side. You blow on this side."
"Lu Chuanbai, it's better not to..." Xu Qingqing gritted her teeth, and her tone carried a bit of threat.
"Yes," Lu Chuanbai seemed not to feel her threat.
Xu Qingqing was dragged by the two kids. She walked to the bedside stiffly, pulled Lu Chuanbai's hand very perfunctorily, and blew twice quickly. "Fly away, pain!"
Lu Chuanbai watched Xu Qingqing's reluctant expression. He wanted to laugh but choked on his saliva and coughed violently.
Serves you right.
Feeling that she had won this round, Xu Qingqing showed a smile and pretended to care. "Lu Chuanbai, be careful when you cough. Don't pull on your wound."
Watching the interaction between the two, Xu An'an and Xu Yiyi glanced at each other, and they both saw the spark in each other's eyes.
Xu Yiyi looked serious. As if making a major decision, he shouted at Lu Chuanbai. "Uncle Lu, my sister and I have decided that before we grow up to protect Mommy, we'll leave Mommy in your care."
"What?" Xu Qingqing, who was still laughing at Lu Chuanbai, froze with a smile on her face.
How could she be sold out by the two kids all of a sudden?
The corners of Lu Chuanbai's lips curled up. His pale face blushed a bit. He had been recognized by the two kids.
Lu Chuanbai seriously accepted this promise. "Okay, I'll take good care of your mommy."
Hearing this, the heart in Xu Qingqing's hard - shelled heart seemed to be touched by something, but she didn't admit it. "The kids are just joking. Don't take it seriously..."
"Qingqing, you know I'm not joking," Lu Chuanbai said, putting away his smile. He was serious and meant something. "I don't just want to protect you. I also want to protect our kids."
Looking into his serious eyes, Xu Qingqing was in a complete mess. Just when she didn't know how to answer, her phone rang.
Xu Qingqing seemed to have found a savior. She picked up the phone and rushed out. Her back was against the wall, and she covered her pounding chest.
She knew Lu Chuanbai was serious this time.
It wasn't until her emotions had stabilized a bit that Xu Qingqing answered Tang Li's call.
"Qingqing, I've found out. The people who have been in contact with Gu Anrou recently are a criminal gang."
"A criminal gang?" Xu Qingqing caught the key point.
"Yes, but this criminal gang mainly focuses on tomb - raiding. They steal cultural relics and sell them to foreigners," Tang Li said, looking at the information in his hand.
"They were discovered by the state a few years ago and had restrained themselves a lot. But they've suddenly become active again these days. They sell the stolen goods through the Gu Group's auctions and have made a lot of money."
"So that's how it is," Xu Qingqing understood the whole story.
Gu Anrou should have used this as a handle to ask the criminal gang to do things for her.
In that case, Gu Anrou's crimes were not insignificant.
According to the regulations, all unearthed cultural relics belong to the state.
Gu Anrou helped the evildoers and used them to harm others. If this was exposed, the image of the Gu Group would surely be in the negative.
Tang Li held the ball - point pen and slowly scratched the photo of Gu Anrou in his hand. "Should we post the information we've found on the Internet?"
"No. Now our evidence is incomplete. If we post it on the Internet, not only will it be deleted by the Gu Group, but it will also tip off the enemy," Xu Qingqing said carefully.
"Have you found out when they will auction these stolen goods?"
Years of tacit understanding made Tang Li immediately know what Xu Qingqing wanted to do. "You want to attend the auction and find evidence?"
"Yes."
Tang Li put down the ball - point pen and slid the mouse. "According to the latest auction announcement of the Gu Group, they will have Gu Anrou direct the auction of a new batch of cultural relics tomorrow. It should refer to those stolen goods."
"Gu Anrou will direct it," Xu Qingqing squinted her eyes.
The time was so tight. It must be that Gu Anrou wanted to clean up her mess before Lu Chuanbai got better.
It was just that Gu Anrou was so stupid. Didn't she worry that such a high - profile action would attract attention?