Don't think of rebirth. - Chapter 553 Mirror Flowers and Moon in the Water

Gu Qinghuan said, "If you have any business arrangements, why don't you go first? I can go shopping for clothes with Tianjiao later."

What she thought was actually somewhat similar to Murong Tianjiao's. Since Murong Xue wanted Murong Tianjiao to be obedient, she might want to arrange Murong Tianjiao's attire.

She had to make sure Murong Tianjiao remembered what type of clothes she liked, or what kind of clothes she thought Murong Tianjiao should wear - the purpose of bringing her daughter out to buy clothes was for this purpose.

If Murong Tianjiao chose clothes she didn't like, she would reject them on the spot. After rejecting them again and again, Murong Tianjiao naturally knew what to do.

Of course Gu Qinghuan did not agree with this approach. It would be better for her and Murong Tianjiao to go shopping for clothes, and Murong Xue could go wherever she wanted.

But this time, Gu Qinghuan made a rare mistake - she still underestimated Murong Xue.

Hearing Gu Qinghuan say this, Murong Xue looked at her, pondered for a moment, and suddenly asked: "How tall are you?"

Gu Qinghuan didn't react: "What?"

Gu Qinghuan was stunned for several seconds before he realized what Murong Xue meant.

She raised her voice, which was rare, and threw away all the honorifics: "Aren't you going to buy clothes for Tianjiao?!"

Murong Tianjiao's chopsticks slipped out of his hand and hit the dishes, making a tinkling sound.

She stared blankly at Murong Xue who was sitting next to her, feeling unprecedentedly strange.

The question is, who should Murong Xue buy clothes for?

Someone shorter than her... She suddenly remembered what Murong Xue said when they were in the car just now, "You should be taller."

So, has that person ever ridden in Murong Xue’s car?

Obviously... she hasn't ridden in Murong Xue's car for several years.

She stood up suddenly and ran out quickly but unsteadily.

"Tianjiao!" Gu Qinghuan shouted without looking back.

Gu Qinghuan quickly said to Bai Hanshan, "Senior Bai, please wait here," and ran out after Murong Tianjiao.

Murong Xue rubbed her temples with a headache: "It's not like I won't buy this child..."

Murong Xue put down her hand with some surprise and looked towards Bai Hanshan.

The boy, who originally gave people a gentle and polite impression, at this moment put away his warm attitude towards his friends, leaving only coldness and seriousness.

In terms of the scope of work she is currently responsible for and the people she comes into contact with, Murong Xue has not yet reached the level of Bai Hanshan.

What she felt from Bai Hanshan was obvious oppression from someone in a higher position.

"Literally," Bai Hanshan said calmly, "You can value Wang Ying, but this never means you can belittle Murong Tianjiao."

Murong Xue's expression changed: "How do you know Xiaoying? Who are you?"

Bai Hanshan did not respond, but just looked at Murong Xue quietly. The latter felt a little uneasy. She glared at him fiercely, picked up her bag and walked away quickly.

Bai Hanshan was still sitting in his original position. After all, Gu Qinghuan had told him to wait here.

Bai Hanshan sighed in worry. Given Gu Qinghuan's personality, he definitely wouldn't want to waste it.

He waved to the waiter who had been watching this side quietly from the beginning: "Please bring a few take-out boxes and pack up the remaining ones."

"Okay, is there anything else you need?" asked the waiter.

Bai Hanshan scanned the code and said, "One serving of mango sago jelly. I'll eat it slowly here."

The mango syrup jelly was served quickly. The bright yellow mango, served in a round bowl, looked like a sun.

However, the sun at noon in summer was much more dazzling and brighter. At least Murong Tianjiao felt that the sun above her head made her whole body hot.

It would be great if she were a snowman, Murong Tianjiao thought. If she were a snowman, she would melt into a puddle of water in such hot weather.

It won't be long before the water stains are dried up, leaving no trace at all.

However, such a world does not exist.

She couldn't run anymore, so she slid down to sit on the ground, holding onto a roadside tree. She was breathing so fast and started coughing, and tears came out of her eyes.

The sunlight was cut into tiny pieces by the leaves and sprinkled all over her body, but most of her body was still shrouded in shadow.

"Tianjiao!" Gu Qinghuan finally caught up. She put one hand on her waist and the other on her chest. She bent her body and gasped for a few times. When her breathing became a little smoother, she came to help Murong Tianjiao.

"Class monitor," Murong Tianjiao's voice trembled, "Am I really her child?"

In fact, she was gradually accepting the fact that Murong Xue did not love her. She also knew that there were many parents in the world who just did not know how to love their own children.

But why, at the same time as not loving her, could Murong Xue love other children?

"She can let other children ride in her car and buy clothes for other children. These... I was looking forward to it today..."

She burst into tears and hugged Gu Qinghuan's shoulders, crying until her whole body was shaking.

She is obviously Murong Xue's daughter, so why would she become a substitute for the "ideal daughter"?

The sun is still very hot and the temperature is still high, but the tears falling on my shoulders are even hotter.

Gu Qinghuan hugged Murong Tianjiao tightly: "You are her child, but she is not your mother."

"You can have many identities: a friend of everyone, a cosplayer loved by fans, a dream chaser..."

"You don't need to be constrained by her ideal identity as a daughter, nor do you need to look up to that kind of condescending maternal love."

High and mighty, this word touched Murong Tianjiao's heart.

Yes, unlike her dreams and hobbies, that maternal love is truly out of reach.

It's nothing but a mirage; trying to touch it would be a waste of effort.

She no longer wants Murong Xue's motherly love.