Even though she knew her husband had only said those few words to save face, Yue Lan found them grating to her ears.
Her son was only twenty-four, still just a child. A few words of criticism for any perceived shortcomings were fine, but did he really need to resort to physical violence against a child!
Second Uncle Yu also disliked Yue Lan's excessive pampering of Yu Yueqiang, but at this moment, he could understand his wife's concern for their only son. He merely cast an awkward glance at Yu Linwan and said nothing.
Yu Linwan directly led the couple to Yu Yueqiang's hospital room. The moment the door was pushed open, Second Uncle and his wife were stunned.
Was this carbon-based life form, bandaged like a mummy, truly their precious son?
They mechanically turned to look at Yu Linwan. Upon seeing Yu Linwan nod reluctantly, Yue Lan’s eyes rolled back and she fainted on the spot.
Second Uncle Yu’s face also turned pale, and he felt a bout of dizziness.
"Second Uncle!" Yu Linwan immediately stepped forward to support him.
"What in the world happened! What did the doctor say!" Second Uncle Yu’s voice trembled.
Yu Linwan then relayed the doctor’s diagnosis to Second Uncle Yu.
Hearing that Yu Yueqiang had broken limbs, Second Uncle Yu’s expression had already soured considerably. Upon hearing that his lineage was severed, Second Uncle Yu almost fainted along with Yue Lan.
"Who! Tell me! Who!" Second Uncle Yu gripped Yu Linwan’s wrist, his entire body trembling from the force.
Yu Linwan broke out in a cold sweat under Second Uncle Yu’s grip, trembling from the pain. In the end, she dared not mention Xia Qingtian's name, fearing that Gu Yaoyang would hold her accountable for this. She could only shake her head, her voice trembling, "I, I've already sent someone to investigate."
"No need, I'll investigate myself!" Second Uncle Yu's eyes were sinister. If he found out which bastard did this, he would ensure that person met a fate worse than death!
Yu Linwan rubbed her aching wrist, her head slightly lowered, and did not reply.
Since Xia Qingtian was responsible for the events, and Second Uncle Yu intended to trouble Xia Qingtian, that would be her own doing.
It had nothing to do with her.
Gu Yaoyang couldn't possibly blame her.
Perhaps through this incident, Gu Yaoyang would realize how foolish it was to oppose the Yu family. It would be best if he gave up on Xia Qingtian sooner rather than later.
Such a slut deserved to die!
While her thoughts grew increasingly venomous, Yu Linwan maintained an innocent expression.
Second Uncle Yu was indeed swift. By that evening, he had learned the entire story and immediately set his sights on Xia Qingtian.
"No matter who it is, that wicked woman dared to lay such a heavy hand on my son, I…" Before Yue Lan could finish speaking, Second Uncle Yu interrupted her.
"I will handle this. You just take care of our son," Second Uncle Yu said with a dark expression. "She broke one of my son's arms and one of his legs, cutting off my lineage. I will turn her into a 'ren zhi' to quench my hatred!"
"Good, then I'll leave it to you," Yue Lan nodded in agreement, knowing Second Uncle Yu's methods. "I wouldn't be satisfied even if she were killed!"
Yu Linwan, listening to the words "ren zhi," felt a prickle of fear at the back of her scalp.
After all, chopping off hands and feet, gouging out eyes, cutting out the tongue, disfiguring the face, piercing eardrums… such descriptions of turning someone into a "ren zhi" she had only encountered in texts.
And now, she was absolutely certain that Second Uncle Yu and his wife's tone was utterly serious.
They were determined to completely destroy Xia Qingtian.
It could also be said that Xia Qingtian brought this upon herself. Who told her to injure Yu Yueqiang?
Letting Yu Yueqiang sleep with her wouldn't have cost her anything. She could have endured it.
Since she was so unappreciative, no one could blame anyone else, regardless of the outcome.
Similarly, Gu Yaoyang shouldn't blame her; she hadn't said a word.
However, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Yu Linwan still made a phone call to Gu Yaoyang behind Second Uncle Yu's back, feigning sincerity. "Yaoyang, my second uncle's family is very angry. Yueqiang is too severely injured this time. How about… you tell Xia Qingtian to lay low for a while?"
"I know you're still angry with me, but… but I…"
"If there's nothing else, hang up the phone. I'm making a late-night snack for Qingtian, and it's about to burn," Gu Yaoyang said before abruptly hanging up.
"!" Yu Linwan was completely stunned, her ears ringing.
Gu Yaoyang… was making a late-night snack for Xia Qingtian?!
Making a late-night snack for Xia Qingtian at this hour!
Did this mean… they were already living together?!
"Shameless slut!" Yu Linwan cursed aloud.
When Gu Yaoyang was with her, they were on the verge of engagement, yet they hadn't even held hands.
She had reminded Gu Yaoyang countless times, but Gu Yaoyang had always maintained a facade of being pure and detached, as if he had no desires.
But now…
It must have been that shameless slut Xia Qingtian who seduced Gu Yaoyang.
Since she was already shameless, she deserved to be turned into a "ren zhi"!
Thinking of this, Yu Linwan's eyes turned dark and menacing.
Xia Qingtian, you deserve to die!
Meanwhile, Xia Qingtian was playing on her phone while waiting for Mobius's late-night snack.
She felt a little embarrassed. She was eating his food, drinking his drinks, and always troubling Mobius with her troubles.
With that in mind, Xia Qingtian clicked on an account she followed and glanced to see if this blogger with tens of millions of followers had posted any recommendations for men's luxury goods.
Soon, Xia Qingtian noticed a watch. Its market price was in the seven figures, and the style and craftsmanship were excellent.
However, Xia Qingtian quickly recalled Jean Linguor mentioning in Paris that Mobius had once worn a Swiss watch with an enameled dial and a carousel layout, which had fetched millions.
Therefore, this watch probably wouldn't catch Mobius's eye.
Dismissing the thought, Xia Qingtian continued browsing and soon came across a men's wallet.
To be honest, men's wallets were not as eye-catching as women's wallets, and the color schemes tended to be more conservative. Moreover, young people mostly used electronic payments. Wallets were mainly used as cardholders, with a small amount of cash for emergencies.
Giving a wallet seemed a bit redundant.
And… was she at a stage where she should be giving Mobius a wallet?
A wallet seemed more appropriate for a boyfriend, husband, or father… it was more normal.
With that thought, Xia Qingtian switched platforms and returned to the search page, typing "wallet gift" into the search bar. Before she could finish typing, she saw the first related question in the search bar: "Recommended wallet styles for boyfriends." The second related question was, "What is the meaning of giving a wallet to a boyfriend…"
These things were indeed for boyfriends.
Xia Qingtian's lips twitched, and then she heard Mobius's voice from behind her.
"The late-night snack is ready, come and try it," Mobius said.
"Okay!" Xia Qingtian felt a pang of guilt upon hearing Mobius's words. She immediately put her phone aside and then hurried to the dining table to sit properly. "Mobius, when is your birthday?"
"December 25th," Mobius replied casually.
"Christmas Day! And it's the same day as Mr. Gu…" Xia Qingtian paused, then as if remembering something, said, "Isn't that next week?"
"Mm," Mobius's gaze shifted slightly, and then he said, "I've been very busy in recent years, rarely thinking about my birthday. Besides, being alone, what's the point of celebrating a birthday? Work is more important."
"Employees as excellent as you are very hard to find," Xia Qingtian felt an increasing urge to poach him. "Is there anything you want for your birthday gift?"
"Hmm… there's nothing in particular I want," Mobius thought carefully and said, "Speaking of which, I've been using my current wallet for many years. It seems like it's time for a change."