I have to admit, when Li Yan heard Aunt Yu Yi's words, his mind flashed with ecstasy.
'His mother is actually still alive!'
Something that had once seemed utterly impossible was suddenly happening right before his eyes. It was as if a beautiful dream had become tangible.
No wonder he was so drawn to that lady from the Ming Family the first time he saw her.
No wonder he'd felt such a strong urge to be near her.
No wonder... no wonder he had received a bowl of longevity noodles today, especially since he had never told anyone it was his birthday.
'So that's why. If that lady from the Ming Family is my mother, then everything makes sense!'
Standing outside, Li Yan felt an indescribable wave of excitement. But just as that excitement began to blaze in his heart, Ming Lingyi's familiar voice reached his ears.
The tiny flame that had just sparked in his heart was instantly doused, as if by a basin of bone-chillingly icy water, and extinguished completely.
