Chapter 18:

After listening to Grandma Zhang's words, Su Meng was shocked to realize that Ling Yucheng had returned to China?
He is back now?
But Su Meng turned to think again, in fact, it is normal for Ling Yucheng to return to China. Although he still has about four years to graduate, it is impossible for him to visit his parents once in these four years, right?
What's more, the old couple Ling missed him so much.
Seeing Grandma Zhang's smile that hasn't disappeared since she came back, Su Meng's eyes were slightly curved, and she said sincerely, "That's great." Grandma Zhang's heart missed her studying alone. The only son, he can return to China for a few days, which is indeed a great happy event for the Ling family.
Grandma Zhang smiled so hard that she couldn't see her teeth, "Yes, that's great. By the way, Mengmeng, if you start high school in a few days, you can take the opportunity to ask your uncle when he was in high school. , I never fell out of the top three in the grade every time I took the exam, and it is commonplace to get the first grade." Grandma Zhang said with obvious pride and contentment.
Ling Yucheng is the greatest pride of her life.
Su Meng agreed with kindness, "Okay."
Because Ling Yucheng is about to return to China, it seems that Xiaomei’s resettlement issue cannot be discussed with the old couple at least tomorrow. Before bringing Xiaomei back, Su Meng actually had some concerns in her heart. But this is the most suitable choice for now.
She could not leave Xiaomei alone.
As for Xiaomei's future resettlement, she needs to ask the old couple Ling's opinions before determining.
At this time, a car sounded outside the house.
Grandma Zhang hurriedly got up from the sofa, her smile getting deeper and deeper, "It must be the old man and Ah Yu who are back!"
Su Meng and Xiaomei also stood up.
Xiao Mei pulled the hem of Su Meng's clothes nervously, and whispered anxiously, "Sister Mengmeng..."
Su Meng patted her on the head lightly and soothed, "Grandpa and uncle are very good people. Don't worry."
Just as Su Meng was talking to Xiaomei, Ling Lao rushed into the room with a full face.
And behind him is Ling Yucheng, who often talks about the old couple Ling Yucheng.
Ling Yucheng is very different from the appearance in the video. Because he is obviously more handsome than the one in the video.
It may be because the video comes with a microdermabrasion effect, so Su Meng has only now discovered that in reality Ling Yucheng actually has a lightly colored mole on the corner of his eye, which makes his originally gentle and jade face two more coquettish. sense.
He looked about the same height as Jiang Tingzhou, dressed in light casual clothes, tall and handsome.
At this time, the "armored soldier" saw the owner who brought it home and named it, and couldn't wait to bark at him.
"Bow!"
Ling Yucheng patiently calmed the excitement of the "Armored Soldier", with a smile in his eyes, "The armored soldier has grown a lot more than last year."
Grandma Zhang said with satisfaction, "Yes, I can't hold it when I go out now."
At this time, even the "scouts" who rarely appeared on weekdays were meowing, walked gracefully to Ling Yucheng's legs, and rubbed his calf affectionately.
The living room was very lively for a while.
Su Meng took Xiaomei's hand, took two steps forward, and greeted her actively, "Grandpa, uncle."
After Ling Yucheng heard this soft, sweet voice, he subconsciously looked at Su Meng. When facing Su Meng, his attitude was not too close, neither too warm nor too cold, it seemed just right, "Su Meng."
Elder Ling was a little surprised when he saw Xiao Mei standing next to Su Meng, "This is..."
Grandma Zhang helped to explain, "This is also a poor child, and may have to stay at our house for one night. I will tell you more specifically later."
Elder Ling nodded.
Considering that Ling Yucheng had been on the plane for more than ten hours, he must have been very tired now, so the old couple Ling did not talk much with their son.
Grandma Zhang said distressedly, "Ayu, let's go back to the room and go to bed first. We won't be too late to talk about anything tomorrow."
Ling Yucheng nodded.
After Ling Yucheng returned to the room, Su Meng and the old couple said goodnight, and then went back to the room with Xiaomei to rest.
After having breakfast the next day, Elder Ling took the initiative to say, "Ayu, you can take Mengmeng to choose some extracurricular tutoring books. She will be in high school in a few days. High school needs to lay the foundation, which is as important as high school. "
Ling Yucheng said gently, "Okay."
When she went out, Su Meng also brought Xiaomei, because school was about to start, so Xiaomei's placement problem needed to be resolved immediately. Old Ling had already handed this matter over to Ling Yucheng to solve it.
Ling Yucheng picked up the car key from the coffee table and said, "We will go to the bookstore first, and then to the orphanage to ask about the situation."
When she heard the three words for the orphanage, Xiaomei's expression flashed a little nervously, but she didn't say anything more sensible, but silently grabbed Su Meng's hand.
When he arrived at the bookstore, Ling Yucheng chose Su Meng’s extracurricular tutoring books. He had used them before and found them to be easy to use. When checking out, he thought about it and sincerely suggested that,
In fact, tutoring books are not the most The important thing is to understand the knowledge points in the book first, and be able to apply it by analogy. You should know that you can not chew too much, and you can do the extracurricular exercises according to your ability, without putting too much pressure on yourself."
Su Meng nodded obediently, "I know."
Considering that Xiaomei was only in elementary school, Ling Yucheng chose a few classics to give her.
Xiaomei was flattered, "Thank you, uncle." Because Su Meng called her uncle Ling Yucheng, she subconsciously thought she was younger than Su Meng, so she needed to call her uncle Ling Yucheng.
Ling Yucheng has a very good temper. Even if he is called, his uncle is not angry, but only gently said, "You're welcome."
Ling Yucheng made people feel like spring breeze when speaking.
From the trivial matter of picking books in the bookstore this morning, you can see that he is polite, well-mannered, considerate and considerate, which makes people feel deeply reliable.
After walking out of the bookstore, Ling Yucheng walked forward alone carrying a bag full of books. At this time, Xiao Mei suddenly winked her eyebrows and rubbed Su Meng's arm, and asked strangely, "Sister Mengmeng, which one do you like better, uncle or brother?"
Su Meng was a little confused by Xiaomei's words, and she didn't know whether to correct her name for Ling Yucheng first, or answer her questions first.
Before Su Meng could answer, Xiao Mei said to herself, "The uncle is so nice, but the little brother is so handsome. I like them both."
It took Su Meng for two seconds to realize that the uncle in Xiaomei's mouth was Ling Yucheng, and the younger brother was Jiang Tingzhou. Elementary school students now, that's amazing.
Su Meng lightly nodded Xiao Mei's head, "You clever ghost, the uncle in your mouth is only 21 years old this year."
Xiao Mei smiled slyly, "Sister Mengmeng, which type of boy do you like best? Is it the domineering president type, or the reliable warm guy? Or is it a proud black belly?"
Su Meng had a headache for a while, "How do you know so much?"
Xiao Mei was full of disapproval, "This is considered a lot more? Actually I know more."
Su Meng was silent for two seconds before saying, "Study hard and don't think too much."
At this time, they happened to walk to the side of the car. Ling Yucheng put the books in the trunk and thoughtfully helped them open the rear door.
Su Meng pursed her lips and thanked softly.
Xiao Mei was holding her face in her hands, and she didn't know what she was thinking.
After buying the book, Ling Yucheng took Su Meng and Xiaomei to the largest orphanage in Beijing.
The dean might have known that they would come and waited at the door of the orphanage early.
After seeing Ling Yucheng, the dean stepped forward and shook hands with him enthusiastically, "Are you the son of Lao Ling? You really look like a talent."
Ling Yucheng smiled faintly, "Thanks to the award. I came today mainly because of this kid." As Ling Yucheng said, he glanced at Xiao Mei standing behind.
The dean showed a pleasing smile on his face, "I already know the specific situation. You can leave it to our orphanage. You can rest assured."
While Ling Yucheng and the dean were chatting in front, Su Meng and Xiaomei were also talking in the back.
"Xiaomei, I'm sorry, the old couple Ling didn't have the idea of ​​adopting a second child." Just now after breakfast, Grandma Zhang specially called Su Meng to the kitchen and talked to her with heart. In fact, Su Meng knew this in her heart, and she understood.
The old couple had limited energy and had no intention of adopting another child.
Xiao Mei pretended to be nonchalant, with a big smile on her face, "It's okay, Sister Mengmeng."
Su Meng lowered his eyes, "That's...you will live in an orphanage in the future. If there is a suitable family, you can also be adopted."
Hearing the words adoption, Xiao Mei shook her head hurriedly, and said in a depressed mood, "No. Mengmeng, it’s actually nice to live in an orphanage, really. Because I don’t know if I will Meet people like the previous family again."
Su Meng said softly and relieved, "Actually...there are still many people in this world."
Xiao Mei nodded vigorously, "I know. Sister Mengmeng, don't worry about me. I can be in the orphanage by myself."
Su Meng touched Xiaomei's head, "You know my phone number. If you are in trouble, remember to contact me immediately."
"Okay, sister Mengmeng."
After going through the cumbersome related procedures, Xiaomei will not go back to the compound with them today, but will live directly in the orphanage.
After getting in the car, Su Meng looked out the window sideways, watching the orphanage getting smaller behind him, with a worried look.
Ling Yucheng turned on the soothing car music, and comforted him, "Don't worry, although the dean of this orphanage is a little snobbery, he is not bad to the children. Moreover, this orphanage has a good reputation and no major problems. ."
Su Meng was a little surprised that Ling Yucheng actually guessed her mind.
It turns out that her worry is so obvious on her face?
"That's good."
When he arrived at the door of Ling's house, Su Meng was a little surprised to see a figure dangling by the door.
Ling Yucheng also saw it. If he felt a little bit, "Come to you?"
Su Meng bit her lower lip, "It should be."
"Then you get out of the car first, and I'll stop."
"it is good."
After Su Meng got off the car, he walked a few steps towards Jiang Tingzhou.
At this time, Jiang Tingzhou just took out his cell phone to check the time. After hearing the sound of footsteps, he raised his head and glanced casually at people passing by.
After seeing Su Meng, he put the phone back in his pocket and said, "Where have you been?"
Su Meng nodded her finger and chose to tell the truth, "I went to the bookstore first, and then... sent Xiaomei to the orphanage."
Jiang Tingzhou frowned invisibly, "Xiaomei has gone to the orphanage?"
Su Meng hummed softly.
Jiang Tingzhou just wanted to ask who would go with her. At this time, Su Meng just saw Jiang Tingzhou holding a bag in his hand, and there was a faint fragrance in the air, so she asked strangely, "What did you take?"
Jiang Tingzhou thought of what he was holding.
Today, he and Xiao Zhan went out for dinner. When he saw the "Fragrant Chicken" on the menu, Su Meng's name suddenly appeared in his mind inexplicably.
She always said that he was "savage and weird" and "dirty beast", and she was fragrant and sweet.
The whole person is fragrant, even more delicious than this "fragrant chicken".
So after the meal, under the strange gazes of everyone in Xiao Zhan, he packed a piece of fragrant chicken for an unprecedented time and prepared to let her taste it too.
Jiang Tingzhou handed the fragrant chicken to Su Meng and explained, "This is the signature dish of Tianxianglou,'Fragrant Chicken', I brought you to eat."
Su Meng was a little surprised when he heard that, "Thank you."
At this time, Ling Yucheng parked the car and walked towards them.
When passing by Su Meng, he deliberately stopped for a while, lowered his head and asked her, "Will you go in together?"
Su Meng shook her head, "I have to wait, my uncle, you can go in first."
Ling Yucheng was noncommittal. After taking a look at Jiang Tingzhou, he entered the room.
After seeing Ling Yucheng entering the house, Jiang Tingzhou squinted his eyes, a little unhappy flashed in his heart, "He is Ling Yucheng?"
Jiang Tingzhou and Ling Yucheng are not familiar with each other. Although they have heard of his name countless times, it is the first time they met today.
"Ok."
Jiang Tingzhou grinds his teeth, "Today is he who accompanied you to send Xiaomei to the orphanage?"
Jiang Tingzhou's tone seemed to be a little different on weekdays, Su Meng was a little baffled for a while, "Yes."
"Why don't you call me together?"
Su Meng pursed her lips. It seems that Xiaomei's going to the orphanage has nothing to do with Jiang Tingzhou.
Ling Yucheng also intervened in this matter because he was entrusted by Mr. Ling.
But it would be too hurt to say so directly, not to mention that Jiang Tingzhou helped her so much before.
Thinking about this, Su Meng casually found an excuse and said softly, "Because... I don't know how to contact you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Tingzhou stretched out his hand to Su Meng directly, "Phone."
"What are you doing?"
"Lend me."
"Don't you own a cell phone?"
"Let me use it, the kids are obedient."
Su Meng suspiciously unlocked the phone and handed it to Jiang Tingzhou.
Jiang Tingzhou opened the address book and quickly entered his mobile phone number with his fingers. Then, in the surname column, he noted to himself "Brother Jiang".
After doing all this, Jiang Tingzhou returned the phone to Su Meng and exhorted, "If you have anything in the future, remember to tell me as soon as possible."
"..."
"Also, when will Ling Yucheng leave?"
"..."