Chapter 400 Unknown Number

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CHAPTER 400

Bai Xiaojin was beginning to get tired. Bai Renxiang now the driver had not come yet. He was also getting worried that something must have happened to her.

But Bai Xiaojin was not wanting alone. An Daiyu was still seated with him on the bench. He wanted to ask her parents but he kicked against it and just kept wondering what was taking his mummy so long

'Is she going to come late again? I hope she is okay? I don't want anything to happen to her. What about daddy? He has never forgotten my school closing hours. So, what's wrong now?' He thought.

"Uhm... Bai Xiaojin," An Daiyu's little voice broke him out of his thoughts.

"Yes."

"I... Do you have any idea when your parents would come to pick you up?" She asked.

"Normally, I would have done home even before Mingzhe. I don't know why my mummy or daddy is taking this long to come. I just hope nothing is wrong with them."

"What about you?" He asked her.

"M-Me?" She pointed a finger at herself.

"Yes, you. When will your parents come to pick you up?"

"Well, my papa can't come to pick me up. Not anymore because he is up there," she looked up at the sky. "But my mama told me this morning that she would a be later than normal. So..." An Daiyu shrugged.

"Oh! I see."

Bai Xiaojin's face slowly got rid of the smile. He had no idea that An Daiyu's father was no more. He actually just met her or rather knew of her existence today.

He was also sad for her. She had a father from the date but will not at the middle or end of her life. He knew that feeling well. But hers seems to be sadder.

Unlike her, he now has a father who could take care of him and his mother and protect them well. But she, on the other hand, does not. That was probably why Yu Bao had the guts to make her his next target of bullying.

'I wonder what her daddy used to do for a living. If he worked and earned well, maybe Yu Bao would not bully her. And according to Meng Jue, her mother is a kitchen maid. It makes An Daiyu a perfect kid to bully because her mother lacks wealth and power,' Bai Xiaojin thought.

The duo sat there watching other children getting picked up by their parents. Their short little legs dangled from the bench as they awaited their parents.

Soon enough...

"Daiyu," a woman called from afar.

"Mama!" An Daiyu rushed to the average class-looking woman and jump into her open arms for a bear hug.

"Oh, baby. Mama missed you so much. I even rushed to finish my work and come to take you with me. Hah! I can't stand a day without you," An Daiyu's mother said.

"Hehehe! Oh, mama. You are too clingy," An Daiyu giggled.

"What? Clingy? Well, do you not like it?"

"Of course, I do. I am clingy too, aren't I?"

"So cute, my baby. Now, let us get your bags so that we can head back to the shop quickly. We don't want to miss our kind customers now, do we?" The woman let An Daiyu down from her embrace.

"We can't let that happen. Let's go and get my bag," An Daiyu pulled her mother with her.

In getting to where An Daiyu left her bag and lunchbox, Mrs An was surprised to see the most adorable boy she has ever seen. Also, the hot seems to be friends with her Daiyu.

"Mama. This is Bai Xiaojin. He is in my class along with Gu Mingzhe. But Gu My.gzhe has gone home," she said. "Bai Xiaojin, this is my mama," she ended with a bright smile.

"Ah! It is nice to see you An Daiyu's mummy. I am Bai Xiaojin," he bowed to show his respect.

"It is nice to see you too, dear. Daiyu, how did you become friends with such a well-mannered, adorable little boy?" Mrs An asked.

"Well... It is not important. Just know that he stood up for me. Also, I am not sure if we are friends..." An Daiyu's voice died out at the end.

"An Daiyu and Gu Mingzhe are my friends," Bai Xiaojin declared.

"Oh! How sweet. Thanks for taking care of my Daiyu, Bai Xiaojin."

"Uhm... It's no problem. You are welcome," Bai Xiaojin scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

"Oh! Mama, can we take Bai Xiaojin with us. He is not sure if his mama or papa are coming to pick him up and the school is almost empty," An Daiyu requested with cute puppy eyes.

"Huh! Ah, that... Well, there is no need for that. I will just wait. Something must have happened to make them delay. So–"

"Nonsense," Mrs An waved her hand. "You can't just stay alone and wait. Come with us, dear. You can call any of your parents and tell them you are with us. They can come and take you from our shop."

"But I–"

"Consider this as me repaying you for your help at lunch. Please say yes," An Daiyu begged.

"Al– Okay," Bai Xiaojin agreed. "But let me call my mummy first. Can you lend me your phone?"

"Sure. Here," Mrs An passed him her phone.

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Meanwhile, Bai Renxiang was currently in a very heated meeting with the designing team of Jiang Corporation. The meeting has been going on for four hours now.

The employees were getting tired but they knew they had to do this if they want to marvel at everyone in the fashion show. So they had to do this.

Even Bai Renxiang was drowning herself in different sketches and also, taking a look at the ones her employees were making. The meeting room that was different from the usual one was silent.

Just then Bai Renxiang's phone rang in Xia Xinyi's hand. On the phone screen, 'unknown number' was displayed. Who could it be?