Facing the servant's extremely surprised look, Xu Lin smiled indifferently: "Mom Zhang, long time no see." How are you doing? ”

Zhang's mother was slightly stunned, and said very movingly: "It's much better!" Much better......"

It turned out that this middle-aged woman who was called Zhang's mother by Xu Lin was an old maid who had worked in the Xu family for many years. Since Xu Lin was still in elementary school, Zhang's mother has already stepped into the Xu family for more than a dozen thoughts. It can be said that she really watched Xu Lin grow up.

Since Xu Lin's stepmother came to Xu's house, her mother and son have seen Xu Lin's bullying of Zhang's mother. But because of her identity, Mama Zhang couldn't come forward to protect Xu Lin openly. But in her heart, she has always sympathized with this eldest lady of the Xu family.

Some time before Xu Lin left home, Zhang's mother temporarily returned to her hometown to recuperate because of her illness. At that time, every once in a while, Xu Lin would always call to ask how Zhang's mother was doing. This behavior touched Zhang's mother very much, and she made up her mind to take care of the eldest lady as hard as possible after her physical recovery returned. But this wish was not fulfilled in the end.

When Zhang's mother returned to Xu's house, Xu Mao's mother and son had already disposed of Xu Lin's things. This also announced that Xu Lin was officially kicked out of the Xu family's house by them.

At this moment today, when Mama Zhang saw the eldest lady again, she heard her cordial greetings with her own ears. You can imagine how excited she was at this time. To be honest, at this time, Zhang's mother really wanted to rush forward and give Xu Lin a warm hug. But the reality is cruel, and reason told Zhang's mother that she couldn't do that.

Because the entire Xu family is covered with Xu Lin's stepmother's eyeliner, as long as Zhang's mother acts rashly, those eyeliners will report the situation to their master.

"I must calm down! Don't be impulsive! This is not only for my own good, but also for the good of the eldest lady......" Zhang's mother reminded herself repeatedly in her heart, and then she smiled at Xu Lin a little reluctantly.

"Miss, I wonder what you are doing when you come back this time?"

Xu Lin seemed to have expected that Zhang's mother would use this slightly rusty attitude to talk to herself. So she replied unconcernedly: "It's nothing, I just want to come back and have a casual look." Mom Zhang, is it convenient for me to go in? ”

After a little hesitation, Zhang's mother nodded immediately: "Of course it's convenient!" Please come with me. ”

"Thank you." Xu Lin hooked the corners of her mouth, and was about to step into the house. But she didn't expect Zhang's mother to open her arms and stop herself again.

"I'm sorry Miss, I forgot to ask a key thing." Mother Zhang said, looking at Jiang He behind Xu Lin: "Why have I never seen this young lady?" What is your last name? ”

Jiang He smiled slightly: "My surname is Jiang, and I am Miss Xu's colleague and good friend. ”

"Oh, it turned out to be Miss Jiang...... Disrespectful. Come in. Mother Zhang looked at Jiang He for a while, and then put back the arm that intercepted her.

Walking into the living room, the furnishings of the home have not changed, everything is still so familiar. It's just that the owner here has changed, and the breath has changed. This smell, which was incompatible with his family, made Xu Lin feel extremely disgusted.

"What? Isn't Madame at home? Xu Lin asked seemingly casually as she walked around. The "madam" in her mouth is, of course, her stepmother.

Zhang's mother nodded and replied, "Yes, Madame went out to play cards early in the morning." If the lady needs it, I can call the lady and let me know. ”

"No, I'm just here to take a look. How dare you disturb her old man's mood? With that, Xu Lin walked to the center of the living room. On the walls here hangs a portrait of his father. Xu Lin stared at the face on the portrait for a long time, and did not move for a long time.

"Miss Xu, this is your father, right?" Jiang He stood beside Xu Lin and asked softly.

Xu Lin slowly came to his senses, sighed and nodded, "Yes...... Time flies. The last time I saw him, it was as if it had happened yesterday. In the blink of an eye, everything is wrong......"

Jiang He comforted Xu Lin a few words, hoping that she would not continue to be sad. Seeing the eldest lady missing her father like this, Zhang's mother on the side didn't feel good. She bit her lip and said with a forced smile: "Miss, please sit down first!" I'm going to bring you your favorite coffee. ”

"No need for Mama Zhang, we'll go around and leave in a while." Xu Lin said, ready to take a step towards the second floor.

As soon as she saw this, Mama Zhang hurriedly stepped forward and smiled at Xu Lin: "Miss, where are you going, I can take you there!" ”

At the moment of eye contact with Xu Lin, Mama Zhang revealed an important information through her eyes: "Miss, there are still others staring at us in this room!" Only if I pretend to watch you go can I put their suspicions at ease. ”

Years of getting along have long allowed Xu Lin to see what Zhang's mother is thinking through her eyes. So at this moment, she didn't hesitate much, and nodded very naturally: "Okay, then I'll trouble you." ”

So accompanied by Zhang's mother, Xu Lin and Jiang He walked up the stairs to the second floor.

"Miss, some rooms haven't been cleaned up much, so I won't bother you to go in and take a look."

"It's okay, I just want to go to my old bedroom and have a look. That's all right, right? ”

Hearing Xu Lin ask, Zhang's mother nodded with a wry smile: "No problem, it's just that your original things have all been ......."

Without waiting for Zhang's mother to finish speaking, Xu Lin raised her hand: "I know, you don't have to say more." ”

With that, the three of them came to the end of the corridor on the second floor. Opened the door that no one had opened in a long time.

The floor and ceiling of the house are still the same as when Xu Lin lived here. It's just that the furniture and items inside are all gone. Xu Mao's mother and son wanted to use this way to completely cut Xu Lin off from the Xu family and destroy all her memories here. But no matter how much they bother, they would never have imagined that there was a connection that would be severed no matter what method was used.

After entering the house, Jiang He suddenly closed the door gently. Almost at the same time, Xu Lin stuffed a note into Zhang's mother as quickly as she could.

"I want to take what my father left me, please keep quiet, please!" After reading the content of the note, Mama Zhang looked at Xu Lin with a puzzled gaze, which meant: "Miss, there is obviously nothing in this room!" What can you expect here? ”

Xu Lin held Zhang's mother's hand and pinched it with the power of trust. Then she took a light step to one of the corners of the room, leaned down and put her hand on the floor to test it.

A few seconds later, an incredible scene appeared to Zhang's mother: a piece of floor in the corner was actually moved away by Xu Lin, revealing a hidden space underneath. Immediately after, Xu Lin took out what she was looking for from this dark compartment.