Mu Jiu Chen watched the boy's angry little face, remaining silent.
He felt as though he could see his younger self through this child. When he was young, his mother had worked tirelessly while personally caring for him.
He felt heartbroken seeing his mother struggle.
He had a father, but the man only knew how to eat, drink, and play.
Mu Jiu Chen suppressed his excitement. "Take me to see your mother?"
Jiang Shao Qing immediately jumped up in anger. "Hmph! You are not worthy of seeing my mother. Until my mother forgives you, I will not forgive you. Goodbye!"
"Alas! Shao Qing, you can't just leave like this. You need to go back with your father." He Ming Run quickly stood up and held onto him, not letting go.
Being pulled by him, Jiang Shao Qing remembered the important matter. "Uncle, please transfer the money to Aunt Meng. I'll only feel at ease watching you transfer the money."
Upon hearing this, He Ming Run felt as if his esteemed self, the Great Young Master He, would embezzle this sum of money. Was he short of this amount?
However, he almost forgot about this matter. Meng Yuan was usually quite impatient, but today she was remarkably composed.
"Is this Meng Yuan the Meng Yuan?" He Ming Run clicked open his phone's photo album and showed it to Jiang Shao Qing. Because Jiang Shao Qing resembled Mu Jiu Chen, he hadn't met Meng Yuan.
Jiang Shao Qing blinked in surprise and looked at He Ming Run meaningfully. "Young Master He, how do you have a photo of my aunt? Looking at this photo, it seems to be a candid shot."
He Ming Run's eyes flickered. This kid, couldn't he be less intelligent?
"I understand. I will transfer it to her. So, is your mother Jiang Nuan?" He Ming Run appeared somewhat foolish, but he had his ways of eliciting information.
Children? They needed to be coaxed and tricked to speak the truth.
Jiang Shao Qing narrowed his eyes and smiled at him. "You're trying to trick me."
He Ming Run was speechless. The saying "old ginger is spicier" came to mind, and he held a skeptical attitude towards it.
He Ming Run continued, "I've met your mother. She is Meng Yuan's only friend, so the deduction that she is your mother is very accurate!"
Jiang Shao Qing's expression became serious. "...That's right, she's my mommy. Therefore, please pretend that today's events never happened. My mommy finally mustered the courage to return here, so let her live peacefully. I will also keep silent about today's events."
After speaking, Jiang Shao Qing cast a deep gaze at Mu Jiu Chen.
When Mu Jiu Chen heard the name Jiang Nuan, his heart, which had been tightly wound with nervousness, felt as if it were softened by the name "Jiang Nuan," like a clear spring seeping into his heart, warm and very comfortable.
Their eyes met. Mu Jiu Chen's lips curled slightly. "I will make your mother forgive me. Back then, neither of us was wrong. We saved each other."
Jiang Shao Qing's gaze flickered, and he bowed deeply to Mu Jiu Chen. "I apologize. Although I don't know what happened back then, please don't hurt my mother, and don't appear in my mother's life. We will live very well. We are working hard to grow."
After saying this, Jiang Shao Qing turned and left.
"Ah... Shao Qing, let us escort you back." He Ming Run chased after him.
"No need. I can go back by myself. Uncle, please hurry and transfer the money." Jiang Shao Qing walked away without looking back.
He Ming Run turned around and found that Mu Jiu Chen, who usually didn't even smile, was actually beaming foolishly.
"Little Jiu, you're smiling so happily. Why don't you share what happened back then?"
"No, your son doesn't even recognize you, and you can still smile?" He was anxious for him.
Such a good seed should be taken home and nurtured with care.
This kid was truly smart, like a little adult.
Mu Jiu Chen looked up at him and asked with a smile, "Er Yuan, do I really have a son?"
He was still somewhat incredulous about everything that had just happened.
He wanted to confirm it with He Ming Run.
He Ming Run was speechless. "You don't have to call me by my nickname just because you have a son. How many years has it been? I'm not round anymore. I'm a handsome man that women in Jinshi line up for three miles to marry. Where am I round? Forget this nickname."
He had been a little chubby as a child, with a round face, which gave him this damned nickname.
It was Mu Jiu Chen who had given it to him.
"Er Yuan, tell me, why am I so blessed?"
He Ming Run wanted to punch him.
Now he was showing off again.
Having a son was indeed remarkable, and he didn't even have a girlfriend yet. How could he not be envious?
"Hahaha..." Mu Jiu Chen couldn't help but laugh heartily. The way he tilted his head back and laughed was dazzling. This bright, knowing smile was a once-in-a-century sight.
He stood up, not glancing at He Ming Run, and quickly exited the hospital. He bought an iced lemon water at a roadside milk tea shop. After drinking the cool, sour, and sweet beverage, a coolness spread from his throat to his stomach, and his feet felt grounded in reality.
So, everything that had just happened wasn't a dream. He and Nuan Nuan had a son.
"Oh ho ho ho ho..." Mu Jiu Chen let out a strange laugh in his excitement. A little girl passing by thought he was crazy and was almost scared to tears.
Mu Jiu Chen felt he couldn't suppress his excitement any longer. He started running along the road.
He Ming Run, who was chasing after him, was left with nothing but empty air. Mu Jiu Chen was nowhere to be seen.
Meng Yuan returned home with the two little ones. Seeing that it was getting dark and Little Koi hadn't returned, while Jiang Nuan, as their mother, was sleeping soundly upstairs.
Meng Yuan felt a little uneasy. But then she thought that He Ming Run was at least a decent person, and he wouldn't do anything to Little Koi, right?
Meng Yuan glanced at Jiang Yu Kuo, who was studying lyrics. "Little Black Belly, do you think Little Koi might be in trouble?"
Jiang Yu Kuo didn't even lift his head. "Er Zhuai, you don't need to worry about the second child. He has his wits about him. If others try to sell him, he can sell them and make a profit. If it weren't for knowing that Shu Cheng is a penniless bald guy, if the three of us siblings had staged an accident, how much money would he have had to pay?"
"Of course, we don't need that kind of money, but it's just not satisfying."
Jiang Nuan, however, hooked her lips evilly. "My dears, there will be a good show in a few days."
Jiang Si Yun exclaimed, "Eek! Aunt Meng, if you used your wicked thoughts on romance, the one being deceived would definitely be the other party."
"Little Fox, society is very realistic. If you don't learn to fight back, don't expect to be hit. We must be upright people. You are our future, so you mustn't go astray."
Jiang Si Yun wore an expression that said, "You're the one who's gone astray." "Aunt Meng, we understand the principles. Those who truly achieve great things know how to feign ignorance and hide their strengths. Many people's glory comes from breaking the law or from dirtiness. For example, your scumbag is clearly dirtiness to the extreme."
Speaking of this, Jiang Si Yun dropped her doll and hopped in front of Meng Yuan, her big eyes blinking, smiling slyly. "Auntie! You were a great help this time. Treat us to something delicious tomorrow night. Or, how about buying me a bigger doll than this?"
Meng Yuan rolled her eyes at her. "Eek! You little fox, you really don't like to be at a disadvantage. Even the most cunning fox doesn't eat things from its own den. You should go comb your doll's hair."