nucmednet Chapter 418: Not Recognized
Chapter 418: Not Recognized
In the festive atmosphere of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, the cozy bedroom of Jinyang Villa is quiet and warm.
The warm yellow light softly falls on every corner, adding a touch of softness and warmth to this space.
Mu Xiaoji hugged Jiang Chengyu tightly. His arms seemed to hold Jiang Chengyu tightly in his arms, as if filled with endless attachment and reluctance.
Jiang Chengyu has been sleeping for more than three months. His handsome face is now tightly resting on Mu Xiaoji's neck, like a tired bird that has found a warm place to rest.
Jiang Shuo was busying himself swiftly. He couldn't wait to open the box, and his movements were filled with the eagerness and curiosity that only a child can have.
After opening the box, he carefully took out a white shirt, held it in both hands, and handed it to Mu Xiaoji.
Mu Xiaoji took the shirt, his fingers as nimble as if he was playing a beautiful piece of music, and gently unbuttoned the buttons on the little monster's pajamas, his movements so gentle as if he was afraid of hurting the sleeping person.
He slowly took off Jiang Chengyu's clothes, and every movement was full of affection and tenderness.
Then, he took the shirt and carefully helped the little monster put it on, buttoning it one by one, and not forgetting to gently smooth out the wrinkles at the corners of the shirt.
At this time, Jiang Shuo started rummaging in another bag, and soon he took out a bright red sweater.
His eyes were full of caution, as if he was treating an extremely precious treasure.
He picked up the scissors and carefully cut off the tag, then gently placed the sweater beside the bed, waiting for Mu Xiaoji to change it for Jiang Chengyu.
As Mu Xiaoji methodically dressed the little monster, he said, "Jiang Shuo, go change into your new clothes. We'll take little daddy to the yard to set off fireworks later."
Jiang Shuo's voice was steady and powerful: "Okay, be careful, little daddy is very heavy."
"I know, don't worry!" Mu Xiaoji replied, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile.
After helping the little monster put on his clothes, he gently put Jiang Chengyu back on the bed. Then, he took out the same New Year's clothes and dressed himself skillfully and quickly.
After getting dressed, he walked up to Jiang Chengyu, couldn't help but kiss him deeply on the lips, and whispered softly: "Little Monster, Happy New Year!"
Then, he reached out and held Jiang Chengyu's hands tightly. The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a deep worry and longing.
"Little Monster, this is the second time I've dressed you in New Year clothes. By the river, you told me that you may not belong to this era, so you fell into a deep sleep. Is that true? Or are you just trying to comfort me?"
Mu Xiaoji looked helpless, his eyes full of confusion and bewilderment, and continued to mutter to himself:
"Last time, you told me that you had returned to Yunji's villa and got married. Are you deliberately trying to piss me off?
Why, I saw you by the river at the bamboo hut, you were alone, and... and you saw that I was in danger, and you shot the jackal for me.
You know I can't bear to leave you, so you made up a story of the times to make me completely give up on my expectations of you, right?
The purpose is to let Karina find Drucker and Professor Idris and transplant your heart and lungs to me, right?"
At this moment, Jiang Shuo, who had changed into his New Year's suit, stood quietly at the door, listening to every word Mu Xiaoji said.
His childish voice suddenly sounded: "Can you communicate with little daddy in the alien world?"
Mu Xiaoji turned his head and looked at the door suddenly. A trace of panic flashed in his eyes, and then he asked angrily, "When did you come here?"
Jiang Shuo's eyes flickered, as if he was hiding some little secret, and he whispered, "Since you...since you kissed your little daddy."
"Next time you enter little daddy's bedroom, you must knock on the door politely, okay?" Mu Xiaoji's tone was a little unhappy and his brows were slightly frowned.
Jiang Shuo said confidently, "I don't understand why you took advantage of someone's misfortune to bully little daddy."
"Didn't you stop it?" Mu Xiaoji asked back.
"I didn't stop it, it's just..." Jiang Shuo hesitated, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.
"What is it?" Mu Xiaoji asked anxiously. He really wanted to know Jiang Shuo's attitude and reaction towards him. His heart was full of curiosity and anticipation.
Jiang Shuo lowered his eyebrows and stammered, "Yes... once... Little Daddy held me in his arms in the middle of the night, kept calling your name, and did the same thing.
I know he is unhappy every day, and he must be missing you when he is staring blankly at the balcony!"
Mu Xiaoji was petrified instantly. He slowly looked at the little monster, and the past scene involuntarily emerged in his mind.
He remembered the feeling of Jiang Chengyu's hot tears dripping on his cheeks when he threw himself on him; he remembered Jiang Chengyu saying affectionately and helplessly: "Xiao Ji, take care of yourself in the future."
Thinking of Jiang Chengyu breaking free from his restraints, picking up the painting with a somersault, turning his head to look at him with a reluctant expression, and then making up his mind to smash the glass, and then running away in a panic in his pajamas and barefoot.
Three years had passed in a flash. I didn't expect that the first thing I did when we met again was not to express my longing for him, but to beat him up so badly that he was sent to the hospital. He has been in a coma ever since.
Those past memories came flooding back like a tide, leaving Mu Xiaoji with mixed feelings. His eyes were filled with pain and regret, his lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't utter a word.
The air in the room seemed to be frozen. It was so quiet that only the faint breathing of each other could be heard.
After a long time, Mu Xiaoji finally uttered a mosquito-like sound, which was trembling slightly due to excitement and nervousness:
"He did that... because... I am his lover. In my home country, our relationship is... not recognized."
He paused, as if his throat was choked by something, and swallowed hard, his eyes full of pain and helplessness.
"You know, the feeling of not being understood and accepted is like being in an ice cellar, with a bone-chilling cold all over your body."
Mu Xiaoji's voice was choked with sobs. He slowly raised his head and looked into the distance, as if recalling the past that he could not bear to look back on.
"So...your appearance, I..." His words were interrupted again, and a struggling expression appeared on his face, as if he was having a fierce inner struggle.
Mu Xiaoji mustered up his courage again and again, and unconsciously clenched his hands, his knuckles turning white from the force:
"When I saw you, I felt that he had insulted me and violated the loyalty between us."
A trace of anger and grievance flashed in his eyes. "That feeling... is too horrible. It makes me feel that I am the one who is sorry for him. I am the one... who is not loyal in love."
His voice became lower and lower, as if he was talking to Jiang Shuo, or as if he was talking to himself.
"So I tell you, I can't be with your mother. Because, from beginning to end, I have never touched her and have no feelings for her. Little Daddy... Little Daddy is my legal lover."
After saying this, Mu Xiaoji seemed to have used up all his strength and collapsed completely.
He reached out timidly, opened the drawer of the bedside table, and took out the torn marriage certificate from the drawer.
The tape on the marriage certificate was stuck in all directions, like ugly scars, as if telling the story of his horrible marriage.
Jiang Shuo looked at Mu Xiaoji quietly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He slowly approached Mu Xiaoji, stretched out his tender little hand, and took the marriage certificate.
He moved very carefully, fearing that if he wasn't careful, the marriage certificate carrying complicated emotions would be scattered all over the floor again.
Jiang Shuo gently opened the page, and what came into his eyes were the two people's sunny smiles.
That smile was so vivid, showing the happiness and sweetness of the newlyweds vividly, forming a sharp contrast with the depressing and heavy atmosphere in the room at the moment.
Jiang Shuo's fingers gently stroked the portrait in the photo, and his eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and confusion. He didn't understand why two people who once loved each other so much ended up in such a miserable state.
Jiang Shuo stood in the bedroom with mixed feelings. His small body stood tall, and his young face showed a seriousness and determination beyond his age.
He looked up at the sleeping Jiang Chengyu, then at Mu Xiaoji, and said in a steady tone: "I don't understand the world of adults. I can't figure out those complicated things, and I don't want to think about them. Now, I just listen to my little daddy and grow up quickly."
Jiang Shuo clenched his fists slightly, his eyes sparkling, “When I grow up, my first priority is to help grandpa run the company.
Over the years, my grandfather has been working hard for the company. I want him to stop and rest so that the company can become stronger. "The busy figure of his grandfather emerged in his mind, and his heart was full of heartache and responsibility.
Then, he looked at Mu Xiaoji and said sincerely: "As for your Renxin Hospital, I will also re-plan it and expand the market and international scale so that more people who need medical treatment can get treatment.
The day before yesterday, they said they were going to acquire Hong Fujin Kindergarten. Although it has not been fully implemented yet, I believe that Gu Zhuang will bring back good news soon.
At that time, I will sell all my stocks and use all the funds to open many quality schools.
Whether it is a child who loves reading or a child who cannot afford to go to school, they can all go to school and pursue their dreams in school."
Mu Xiaoji listened quietly, tears welling up in his eyes. He looked at the small body in front of him, with determination and confidence.
His heart was filled with shock and emotion. It was undeniable that Jiang Shuo's lofty ambitions made him feel sincerely proud.
But Mu Xiaoji's eyes were filled with worry and distress. He knew very well how many difficulties, obstacles, sadness and helplessness there would be on the road to pursuing his dreams.
At this moment, Jiang Shuo should be happily acting like a spoiled child around his parents, asking them to fulfill their obligations and accompany him to the amusement park.