nucmednet Chapter 1011 Why bother arguing with him?
Chapter 1011 Why bother arguing with him?
Jiang Chengyu moved the fingers of his right hand, his knuckles stiffly curling up, but he couldn't muster even a shred of decent strength.
This hand could once hold a pen steadily, write beautiful characters, and paint the most beautiful scenery in the world.
They can skillfully wield the scalpel to save lives from illness and restore new life and vitality.
She could also gently hold Mu Xiaoji's hand and walk through the morning mist in the mountains and the long corridor of the villa.
But now, it can't do anything anymore; it has to eat and sign documents with its left hand.
He lowered his eyes to feel the hand that wouldn't obey him, a complex emotion flashing across his eyes.
This is a lesson Mu Xiaoji taught me, for the mistakes he made.
The arguments and hurts of that time were like a thorn, not only piercing Mu Xiaoji's heart,
It has also become a mark on his body, constantly reminding him that some mistakes need to be repaid with a long time.
In the living room, a soft "click" came from the entryway, and Jiang Shuo, carrying his little schoolbag, skipped and hopped in.
She tossed her schoolbag aside on the sofa and called out in a clear voice, "Mommy, I'm home! Were Big Bug and Little Chick good today?"
Xiao Yue smiled warmly: "Oh? Your little darling is back. Don't worry, your younger brother and sister are very well-behaved."
At the same time, Jiang Shuo went to the two cribs and gently touched his younger sister's palm with his little hand.
The half-awake, half-asleep chick instinctively grabbed Jiang Shuo's little finger.
Jiang Shuo's eyes lit up, and he shook his head happily: "Fatty, Fatty, did you miss your brother today?"
Then, her pink lips stuck out her little tongue, and she hummed twice, which was her response to Jiang Shuo's teasing.
Xiao Yue smiled and patted his little head, her tone full of affection:
"Stinky baby, you can't call your younger brother and sister 'big bug' and 'little chick' anymore, okay? Your daddy will be unhappy if he hears it."
Just as she finished speaking, Mu Xiaoji came out of the kitchen, her shirt sleeves rolled up, revealing half of her arms, and said casually, "Sister Yue, wash your hands and get ready to eat."
Jiang Shuo turned around abruptly, his eyes lighting up: "Dad? Why are you back? Where's Little Daddy?"
A faint smile appeared on Mu Xiaoji's lips: "Jiang Shuo is back? He's resting in his bedroom."
"Little Daddy's back too? I'm going to see him!" Jiang Shuo immediately became excited and turned to rush upstairs.
"Hey? Slow down, is it really necessary to get so agitated?" Mu Xiaoji shook her head helplessly, but her tone was indulgent.
Jiang Shuo rushed to the bedroom door, first straightening his clothes, then taking several deep breaths into the air.
Her little chest heaved as she tried to appear calm and composed before raising her hand and gently knocking on the door.
His knuckles tapped against the door, making two soft "thump-thump" sounds, just like his heart pounding wildly at that moment.
A familiar voice came from inside: "Come in." He suppressed his excitement and pushed open the door.
Seeing Jiang Chengyu lying quietly on the bed, she ran to the bedside and grabbed his arm.
Those big, bright eyes, just like Mu Xiaoji's, blinked and sparkled as she said, "Little Daddy, I'm so happy to see you back!"
A gentle smile spread across Jiang Chengyu's eyes. He slowly stood up, reached out and ruffled Jiang Chengyu's hair, saying affectionately, "I missed you too."
"Really?" Jiang Shuo muttered softly, "I thought that once I had a younger brother or sister, my stepfather wouldn't love me anymore."
"How could that be?" Jiang Chengyu looked at him solemnly, "You are all Little Daddy's most beloved children."
Jiang Shuo immediately beamed and scrambled onto the bed. "Little Daddy, have you seen Da Bao and Fatty?"
Jiang Chengyu chuckled softly at his calling him "Dabao Pangya" and reached out to pull him into his arms:
"Da Bao, Pang Ya? Hmph, is that what everyone calls twins? Is Daddy angry?"
"Hehe, no way! Everyone's waiting for you to come back and name the twins!"
Jiang Shuo snuggled closer to him, "Now that you're back, have you thought of any good names for your younger brother and sister?"
After reflecting on his actions, Jiang Chengyu raised an eyebrow and said, "Let's leave this arduous task to your father."
He is very knowledgeable and will surely live up to expectations; he will definitely be able to come up with good names for his younger siblings.
"Pshaw, that's not true at all!" Jiang Shuo tilted his little face up, looking at him with admiration. "I think Daddy's knowledge is much more extensive than Daddy's!"
Jiang Chengyu laughed at his childish remark and reached out to pinch his little nose.
"Little rascal, you've got a sweet tongue; your flattery is really something! Hehe..."
Jiang Chengyu's heartfelt laughter, transmitted through the vibrations of his chest, reached Jiang Shuo and flowed between their bodies.
The little one giggled along, and the air in the bedroom was instantly filled with this warm and affectionate atmosphere.
"Hey, what are these two chatting about? They seem so happy." Mu Xiaoji pushed open the door and happened to hear Jiang Shuo's words.
Jiang Shuo, caught up in his excitement, blurted out, "We're discussing what names to give the big bug and the little chick!"
Mu Xiaoji walked to the bedside in a few steps, narrowed his eyes instantly, and put his hands on his hips.
His eyes were fixed on Jiang Shuo with a fierce look: "You little brat, don't you dare run away, or I'll beat your ass to a pulp!"
Jiang Shuo shrank back in fright and quickly turned to look at Jiang Chengyu, his face full of panic: "Little Daddy, what did I just say?"
Before Jiang Chengyu could speak, he jumped out of bed like a startled monkey and ran around the room in circles.
"Daddy, help! Daddy's so mean!"
Mu Xiaoji chased after him, laughing and cursing as he went: "You brat, stop right there! I'll tear that mouth of yours apart!"
Jiang Chengyu leaned against the headboard, watching the father and son chase each other around the room.
Jiang Shuo's laughter was as crisp as a silver bell, while Mu Xiaoji's scolding was full of undisguised doting affection.
Warm yellow light slanted down from the dome around the bedroom, falling on them, making them feel both happy and warm.
A smile spread across his face, and the melancholy in his eyes seemed to be completely dispelled by the lively atmosphere, leaving only overflowing tenderness and peace.
Seeing Mu Xiaoji leaning against the bed, panting heavily, Jiang Shuo quickly stopped and stood a few steps away with a forced smile.
"I'm sorry, Dad. I really didn't mean to. I just got used to calling you that and it just slipped out."
At worst, I'll skip watching the news and stock market tonight and spend time with you searching through ancient texts to find the names.
Stop chasing! Your legs won't be able to handle it if you keep running. Take a break and catch your breath.
I'm going downstairs to have dinner with Grandma, bye-bye! Before the words were even finished, she had already slipped out of the room like an eel.
Jiang Chengyu got out of bed and walked to Mu Xiaoji's side, carefully helping him up.
He sat him on the edge of the bed and said gently, "He's just a child, a little mischievous. Why take him so seriously?"
His loud and boisterous manner shows how much he loves those twins. If he didn't play with them as soon as he got home, there wouldn't be any little brats around.
Mu Xiaoji looked up at him, her eyes filled with an indescribable guilt. Her lips moved, but she ultimately didn't ask, "Are you really not bothered?"
He knew that Jiang Chengyu always doted on his children, especially Jiang Shuo, whom he had raised single-handedly.
But Jiang Shuo's words just now were ultimately somewhat childish and casual. He was afraid that Jiang Chengyu would feel uncomfortable if he found out that the twins were his biological children.
Jiang Chengyu seemed to read his mind, gently placing his hand on his shoulder and comforting him with a smile:
"Don't overthink it. A home is when the kids are playing and laughing together."
"These kinds of pranks will become quite common in the future; you can't keep chasing after them every day, can you?"
Looking into the open smile in his eyes, Mu Xiaoji's initial awkwardness suddenly dissipated.
He chuckled to himself and muttered, "That brat is going astray; he'll definitely end up with a copy of the Book of Rites."
Make him copy it a thousand times, ten thousand times, to teach him the rules and cure his indiscreet tongue.
Jiang Chengyu was amused by Mu Xiaoji's childish antics and stopped crying. He sat down beside him, listening to his slightly reproachful complaints.
She reached out and put her arm around his shoulder, gently rubbing it. The warmth from her palm made Mu Xiaoji's heart swell with warmth.