Chapter 357: Chapter 357: An Nan’s Secret
The voice behind became increasingly subdued; An Jiayou knew the woman was upset. He didn’t know how to comfort her, so he simply tightened his grip, hoping his warmth could soothe her.
This scene, along with the conversation that had just taken place, was witnessed by the man outside the door.
It’s impossible to say there was no jealousy, but Lin Mubai kept reminding himself that they were mother and son—mother and son—only then he was able to suppress the urge to storm in and separate the pair.
Yet, the conversation between the mother and son had stirred up quite a ripple in his heart.
Birthday? That person? And so-called responsibility? What’s going on?
He didn’t know how long he had been standing at the door of his own room until the door was suddenly opened from inside, snapping him back to reality. He hastily put on an awkward smile, "Jiayou, why are you up?"
On An Jiayou’s face, gone was his usual cool demeanor, replaced with a trace of determined seriousness. He looked into the other’s eyes with his dark gaze, "Uncle Mu Bai, can we talk?"
In fact, he had long been aware that Lin Mubai was standing at the door. He had deliberately led An Nan into that conversation to give Lin Mubai some preparation in his heart, rather than having him panic when things unfolded.
Lin Mubai didn’t know what this little guy wanted to say to him next but led him into his room anyway.
Inside the room, Lin Mubai smiled as he looked at the serious little guy in front of him, "Jiayou, what exactly do you want to say to uncle?"
Under Lin Mubai’s questioning, An Jiayou’s hesitant gaze fell upon his face, and then slowly he opened his mouth to speak, "Uncle Mu Bai, I think you already know that An Nan has a secret. Indeed, I also know what this secret is, but I can’t tell you right now. But I can assure you that you will find out soon, most likely by An Nan’s birthday."
"Ah, is it that you want me to promise you that no matter what happens then, I won’t get mad at An Nan?"
Lin Mubai’s understanding words immediately brought a rapid nod from the other person, along with admiration in those grape-like dark eyes, "Yes, yes, Uncle Mu Bai, you’re so smart."
At this point, Lin Mubai sighed helplessly and said slowly, "I really don’t know what you two are hiding from me, maybe I shouldn’t be involved in this mess, but I’m already too deeply drawn in, what else can I do? So, little guy, rest assured, I won’t leave An Nan, no matter what happens."
Perhaps what the grandma and the others said was right; he should have gotten married early, so as not to let stray dreams fester.
Lin Mubai’s words reassured An Jiayou, but this time, Lin Mubai also had a request of him.
"Jiayou, Uncle Mu Bai would like to discuss something with you, alright?"
The woman did say she wanted to stay with the little guy tonight, but if the little guy doesn’t want it, she can’t blame him for not keeping his word, right?
Lin Mubai thought it over carefully. The little guy wasn’t stupid and cleverly replied, "Uncle Mu Bai, I’d rather sleep in my own room tonight, so I’m returning your room to you."
His thoughts were bluntly clarified by someone, Lin Mubai’s face showed no embarrassment; instead, he felt quite pleased, "Well, Jiayou, thanks for your generosity then."
"You’re welcome."