Chapter 438: Chapter 438 Sheng An’s Biological Mother
Zhuo Yun: "Oh, right, we Winged Beastmen naturally love to eat Insect Beasts, so you see, insect beast cuisine, which is quite popular in the Federal Empire, can be found everywhere here. The taste is no worse than that of the Su Family restaurant."
Blah blah blah, he just wouldn’t stop talking.
Sheng An’s expression remained as calm as always.
But Sheng Le, on the other hand, was feeling irritated, especially when he heard the other party mention cuisine - that was something he definitely had opinions on.
Sheng Le: "You must be bragging. How can it be better than the Su Family restaurant’s food!"
Zhuo Yun was stunned for a moment, "I meant it’s not inferior, not that it’s better than the Su Family restaurant’s. Speaking of which, it’s actually the Commander’s wife who cooks the best. The Commander is really lucky. Oh right, Sheng Le, I heard your cooking is pretty good too. Did you learn from the master chef of the Su Family restaurant? Tsk tsk, whoever becomes your wife in the future will also be very fortunate!"
Zhuo Yun’s logic was impeccable.
Initially indignant, Sheng Le was taken aback upon hearing this, and he turned his head to look at Sheng An.
Sheng An: "..."
It was at this moment that Zhuo Yun seemed to remember something. He fluttered his large white wings and then approached Sheng An.
"Sheng An, can you cook?"
"No."
"Oh," Zhuo Yun’s face was filled with regret.
But the very next moment, he smiled, his handsome face dazzling, "Well, that’s alright. In the future, we can often go to the Su Family restaurant to eat."
Something about that statement seemed off.
But Sheng Le couldn’t find any evidence.
Zhuo Yun personally escorted Sheng An and the others to a manor.
A white western-style house, simple and pretty, could be seen from afar, where a slender woman with pruning shears was trimming the plants.
Because she was wearing a sun hat, her face was not very clear.
Zhuo Yun called out, "Auntie Hua, I’ve brought Sheng An over."
When the woman heard Zhuo Yun’s words, the pruning shears dropped from her hands.
She slowly turned around.
And it was then that Sheng An finally got a clear look at her face.
How to describe it? For an instant, Sheng An thought she was looking in a mirror.
Their facial features were strikingly similar.
It was no wonder Zhuo Yun recognized Sheng An at a glance.
Although people from Yuanyi University had seen Sheng An before, they hadn’t recognized her due to not being very familiar with Hua Yueran.
But while their facial features were similar,
the temperaments of the two were distinctly different.
Hua Yueran’s mannerisms exuded warmth; she seemed to be someone who hadn’t suffered much hardship. In fact, upon seeing Sheng An observing her, she revealed a hint of nervousness.
On the other hand, there was Sheng An, always serene and composed.
In the end, it was Sheng An’s heart that softened.
She said, "It’s a bit hot outside."
Hua Yueran quickly replied, "Ah, yes, come on, let’s go inside and talk. I’ll have the butler arrange accommodations for you."
She said a lot in a somewhat flustered manner.
But the joy and excited happiness in her eyes and brows were about to overflow.
Even though they were still somewhat strangers to each other,
they were, after all, mother and daughter, connected by blood.
The best and worst Sheng An had expected from meeting her birth mother was feeling out of place,
or feeling nothing at all.
The coldest indifference from the closest relationship can be a deeply hurtful sensation.
But, it wasn’t there.
After meeting Hua Yueran, her heart suddenly softened.
Once everyone was settled in the living room, sipping milk tea served by the domestic robot, Hua Yueran tentatively asked, "Xiao’an, may I call you that?"
Sheng An nodded, "Yes, you may."
Hua Yueran’s eyes lit up.
It was as if a little girl had received her favorite gift.
She was just... so incredibly pure and simple.
With a soft smile, she said, "Xiao’an, ever since Zhuo Yun told me about you, I’ve been longing to visit the Federal Empire to see you, but my health isn’t good, and it’s inconvenient for me to undertake long-distance space travel. I’ve been putting it off, I, I’m sorry."
"You don’t need to be so formal, it is I who should visit you."
On the other hand, Zhuo Yun also spoke up to console her, "Aunt Hua, please don’t be like this. If you continue, Sheng An will feel even more uncomfortable."
Hua Yueran quickly nodded her head.
She turned her head to look at Sheng Le sitting next to Sheng An, "You are Sheng Le, right?"
Sheng Le immediately sat up straight and nodded very politely and obediently, "Yes, Auntie, you can just call me Xiaole."
Hua Yueran nodded slightly and then turned her gaze back to Sheng An.
In a gentle voice, she said, "The dean who adopted you two must be a very tender person. The names she chose for you all express the hope that you may have peace and joy."
Sheng Le, "That’s right, there are others named Sheng Ping and Sheng Xi."
The atmosphere then lightened with the thoughts of peace and joy.
Although there was still some unfamiliarity, as they continued talking, Sheng An began to relax.
She could feel that Hua Yueran was genuinely very happy.
And also, she was an exceptionally gentle and kind person.
Just at that moment, a loud bang suddenly echoed, causing the house to tremble!
The smiles that had just relaxed on everyone’s faces instantly froze at the corners of their mouths!
Zhuo Yun immediately lost his smile, saying, "Aunt Hua, you guys need to take shelter in the basement, I’ll go out and see what’s happening!"
"Then you be careful!"
On this side, Hua Yueran immediately stood up, leading Sheng An, Sheng Le, and the other servants to quickly head towards the basement.
"The basement is safer, I always have people store plenty of food here. There are also some rooms below."
Hua Yueran didn’t want her daughter, who she hadn’t seen for a long time, to stay in a basement right after her return.
But under the current circumstances, she felt somewhat panicked.
Sheng An perceived her panic and reached out to take her hand.
"It’s okay, nothing is going to happen."
Sheng An’s hand was almost the same size as Hua Yueran’s, but somehow it gave Hua Yueran a sense of security!
She looked up and nodded emphatically.
And Xiaole, walking behind them, stayed alert, watching their surroundings.
No matter what, he would protect his sister and her mother with everything he had!
The basement, similar in decor to the upper floors, simply lacked natural light, but was otherwise fully equipped.
After settling the shocked servants, Hua Yueran joined Sheng An and Sheng Le.
Sheng An: "Do these kinds of incidents happen often here?"
Hua Yueran shook her head, "No, no, no, Yuanyi Planet has always been very peaceful."
Before the appearance of the Insectoids, it could be said that the strongest planet was the main planet of the Federal Empire, followed by Yuanyi Planet.
But over the years...
Sheng An softly said, "Don’t worry, it’s okay."
Hua Yueran felt a bit guilty; she had wanted to have a good talk with Xiao’an about the past.
But for now, they had to wait until this bout of attacks was over.
Sheng An contacted Zhuo Yun to find out what exactly was happening.
Zhuo Yun: "It’s the neighboring MQ748 Planet doing this. They are a planet controlled by the Insectoids. Don’t worry, and don’t come out of the basement. I’ll let you know when it’s over."
Sheng An: "Okay."
She turned back and reassured Hua Yueran yet again.
Actually, if it were a usual situation, Sheng An would have charged out by now.
But they were on Yuanyi Planet, and what’s more, she couldn’t leave; she had to stay and protect Hua Yueran.
