Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?-Chapter 997 - 993: The Incident Comes to Light

The vast, boundless grassland stretched like a green painting unfurling to the horizon, with its soft meadows extending like a carpet, facing the snow-capped Yala Snow Mountain in the distance.

Under the sunlight, the snowy peaks glowed with a cool, holy light, creating an enchanting scene with the black yaks and white sheep scattered over the grassland. Colorful tents of the herders dotted the land, like stars fallen on the green carpet. The wind blew through the prayer flags, fluttering with a clear, highland scent, cleansing the dust deep within one’s soul.

In such an extreme beauty, even breathing seemed to become lighter, but Tang Tang and Xiao Ya finally had to go home.

The two little ones had been walking all day. Although Shen Siyuan deliberately slowed his pace, Tang Tang could still manage easily thanks to her wind-controlling ability. Xiao Ya, however, was already exhausted, almost lying on Shen Siyuan’s back for the latter half of the journey, her little head bobbing with deep fatigue.

Unknowingly, the setting sun fell in the west, laying a grand golden feast across the grassland.

At first, the sunset hung like a giant molten gold disk atop the far mountains. Its rays were intense yet not glaring, gently casting over the green meadows, giving the originally verdant grass a golden edge that surged with layers of golden waves as the wind blew.

The black yaks turned into flowing black gold, the white sheep appeared like scattered jade on a golden carpet, even the air was tinged with a warm glow.

As the sun slowly descended, the colors grew even more intense and brilliant. From golden to orange-red, then stained with a blush-like crimson, and finally settling into a profound rose shade.

The sky, like an overturned palette, started from the horizon line with fiery red, warm orange, soft yellow, pale purple, and light blue layers, ultimately blending harmoniously with the azure clouds at the horizon, a breathtaking sight.

The wind also became gentler, caressing the children’s cheeks, even softening the sound of the prayer flags.

The little ones were so immersed in such beauty, none wished to break the silence.

Until Shen Siyuan spoke first, gently touching Tang Tang’s little head, he softly said, "After playing all day, you and Xiao Ya should head home now."

"Han~"

Tang Tang raised her small face, tightly clutching his clothes, her round eyes filled with reluctance, clearly unwilling to leave.

"You can’t keep staying here, your mom has already sent quite a few messages asking." Shen Siyuan smiled as he reminded.

"Sigh~"

The little one let out a heavy sigh, her shoulders collapsed, and her little head drooped, a look of sheer despair amusing Dou Dou beside them to giggles.

Shen Siyuan stopped teasing her, turned to Xiao Ya and said, "Xiao Ya, hold onto Tang Tang and go back with her."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ya immediately let go of Shen Siyuan’s hand and firmly grabbed Tang Tang’s arm, fearing she would run off.

Shen Siyuan signaled Duoduo with his eyes, who instantly unfolded the Qiankun Umbrella, covering Tang Tang and Xiao Ya beneath it.

The next second, the scenery around them slightly blurred, and the three little ones disappeared into the sunset glow of the grassland.

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Tang Tang had been out all day, and Mao Sanmei was already beside herself with worry.

She frequently glanced toward the living room and the balcony, feeling like there was a little rabbit in her heart, making her restless.

Several times she picked up her phone, wanting to ask Shen Siyuan when Tang Tang would return, but remembering she had already sent two messages earlier and fearing to disturb him, she forced herself to hold back.

This long wait was undoubtedly a kind of torment for her.

Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi returned home from work and immediately saw Mao Sanmei pacing back and forth in the living room, her brows full of anxiety.

Ruan Hongzhuang glanced at the empty living room, not seeing Tang Tang, and immediately guessed Mao Sanmei’s thoughts, walking straight over.

Only then did Mao Sanmei realize the two had returned. She hurriedly bowed and apologized.

Being too worried about Tang Tang, she even forgot to make dinner.

"Tang Tang is with Si Yuan, and you’re still not at ease?" Ruan Hongzhuang took out her phone, typing to show her.

Mao Sanmei quickly waved her hands, anxiously gesturing.

After a moment, Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi understood that she wasn’t worried about Shen Siyuan, but concerned about Tang Tang’s ability to adapt to the highland environment.

"Don’t worry, she’s not feeling a bit out of place. She’s having a good time." Taozi comforted her with a smile.

Just as the words fell, a sudden glimmer of light flashed in the living room, and three small figures appeared out of thin air.

"Han~"

Tang Tang immediately met her mother’s gaze, grinned broadly, waving her little hand in greeting.

"Hello, Aunt Ruan, and Aunt Taozi." Xiao Ya also greeted sensibly.

Next, Tang Tang ran to Mao Sanmei, carefully digging into her small pocket and pulling out a beautiful stone, handing it over.

"Oh~"

Tang Tang tiptoed, looking like she was presenting a treasure.

Mao Sanmei seeing this, a joyful expression spread across her face. This made her happier than if Tang Tang had found and given her gold.

Because this was a gift in the true sense.

After delivering the two, Duoduo’s mission was complete, and she didn’t delay for a moment.

She twisted the umbrella handle, her silhouette turned into a light once more, and she instantaneously disappeared from the living room.

"Eh..."

Taozi opened her mouth, about to call her back, but she had already vanished.

"She left so quickly; I still had words for her." Taozi murmured helplessly.

"What did you want to say to her specifically?" Ruan Hongzhuang curiously inquired.

"My parents want Si Yuan to come over for a meal. I intended to let Duoduo pass on the message." Taozi explained.

"Why don’t you just send him a message? It’s not like he’s out of signal range in the deep forest." Ruan Hongzhuang looked at her somewhat speechlessly.

On hearing this, Taozi sighed heavily, walked over to the sofa, and plopped down weakly, exuding an air of frustration.

"What’s wrong? What happened?" Ruan Hongzhuang sat next to her, poking her in the chest, curiously probing.

"Stop it."

Taozi slapped her hand away, a hint of grievance in her tone.

Seeing her like this, Ruan Hongzhuang knew something significant had happened, growing even more curious: "Hurry up and tell me, what’s up?"

"It’s possible you and Si Yuan’s affair has been exposed." Taozi murmured.

"What nonsense are you saying? What affair... uh..." Ruan Hongzhuang suddenly realized.

"You mean, your parents found out?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked with uncertainty.

"Yes." Taozi nodded, her voice carrying a trace of grievance.

"How did you know that?" Ruan Hongzhuang probed further.

"Grandma secretly told me." Taozi replied.

"How did your parents find out? At the wedding, apart from a few people from our company, no one from Bin Hai was invited." Ruan Hongzhuang was a bit puzzled.

Her company employees had no interaction with Taozi’s parents.

"I also don’t know where they got the information from, now I don’t even dare to go home." Taozi rolled around on the sofa, appearing on the verge of collapse.

Contrarily, Ruan Hongzhuang appeared quite calm, even smiling as she comforted, "What’s there to worry about? Just let Si Yuan handle it. Since he enjoys having the best of both worlds, he should bear the corresponding responsibility and give your parents an explanation."

"Right! That makes sense!" Taozi abruptly sat up, her eyes shining instantly, sweeping away her gloominess.

"Moreover, if your parents were truly furious, they would have already called you back alone to question you, but they didn’t, which means there’s still room to maneuver." Ruan Hongzhuang continued to analyze, "After all, a son-in-law like Si Yuan, few would be willing to miss out on."

With Ruan Hongzhuang’s guidance, the worry in Taozi’s heart completely dissipated, and a smile reappeared on her face.