nucmednet Chapter 340 White lies
Chapter 340 White lies
In the luxurious and solemn villa in Goldsmith Bay, Mu Xiaoji's sudden return made the atmosphere particularly lively.
Although this villa is usually filled with the busy figures of servants and the occasional laughter of the owners, this time the bustle is filled with a different kind of tension and anticipation.
Xiao Yue, taking advantage of the time when his wife and Master Chenxi were chatting, hurried to his grandmother's bedroom at the back. He hurriedly walked through the long corridor, his steps eager and slightly flustered.
Fine beads of sweat had seeped out of her nervous forehead, and a few strands of hair were sticking to her cheeks in a messy manner, but she didn't care about all that at the moment. She only wanted to get to the old lady's bedroom as soon as possible.
The old lady's bedroom is decorated warmly and elegantly, with a faint sandalwood scent filling the air.
At this time, the old lady was standing leisurely on the balcony of the room, wearing reading glasses, and gently fiddling with the pots of flowers and plants that were arranged in an orderly manner with her hands.
Hearing Xiao Yue's hurried footsteps and panting coming from the door, the old lady frowned slightly and said angrily without turning her head:
"Xiao Yue, look at you. You're already a mother, but why are you still so rash?" Although there was blame in the words, it was more of the care from an elder to a younger person.
Xiao Yue approached the old lady cautiously, gently held her hand which was full of traces of time but still warm, and said anxiously:
"Grandma, your eldest grandson is back; Young Master Jiang is hiding with Choubao now." Her eyes were wide open, full of anxiety and uneasiness.
When the old lady heard the words "the eldest grandson is back", she suddenly stopped wiping the leaves with a towel in her hand and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
But then, a trace of doubt came to her mind, and she asked quickly: "What? Chenxi is back? Why did this brat hide with Choubao? Isn't it a good time for my eldest grandson to see Choubao and make him happy?"
Xiao Yue hurriedly explained: "Grandma, have you forgotten how Chou Bao came about? The young master has never known about it. If he saw Chou Bao now, he would definitely be very angry.
You also know the young master's physical condition. If he gets angry and something bad happens, that would be terrible. Don't you think it would be more trouble than gain?"
She spoke very quickly, her words like a machine gun, trying to make the old lady understand the seriousness of the matter as quickly as possible.
The old lady nodded slightly, a worried look appeared on her face, and she sighed softly: “That’s right, Chenxi is a good child in everything;
It is this bad temper, coupled with this weak body, that really makes people worry and give them a headache." Her eyes revealed her deep love and helplessness for her grandson.
Suddenly, the old lady seemed to have thought of something crucial and asked again, "Is Chou Bao following Cheng Yu alone now?"
Xiao Yue nodded quickly and said firmly, "Yes, grandma, don't worry, Chou Bao will follow Young Master Jiang. This child has been closest to Young Master Jiang since birth."
After a pause, she emphasized, "Grandma, when Young Master Jiang left, he told us to be very careful when speaking in front of Young Master Chenxi and not to reveal any flaws.
The young master and his wife are chatting in the living room, so I hurried over to explain to you. The young master is at home these days, so we have to do the same as before, do you understand?"
The old lady looked at Xiao Yue deeply and nodded solemnly: "I understand, but I can't see Chou Bao's cute appearance to make me happy these few days. I feel like a piece is missing in my heart and I feel a little lost."
Xiao Yue hurriedly comforted him, "How could that be? You still have your eldest grandson with you, how could you feel lonely and lost! Let's go out quickly, if we wait too long, Master Chenxi will get suspicious!"
The old lady gently put down the rag that was wiping the leaves and flowers in her hand, reached out and held Xiao Yue's hand tightly, using the force to stand up, and put a smile on her face again: "Let's go see my eldest grandson who I haven't seen for a long time."
"Hey, grandma, please be careful where you step." Xiao Yue held the old lady tightly and walked out of the bedroom slowly, step by step, and went to the living room.
In the spacious, bright and luxuriously decorated living room of the Goldsmith Bay Villa, the setting sun pours in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting golden spots on the smooth marble floor.
Mu Xiaoji was wearing a well-tailored dark suit. He had an upright posture but could not hide a hint of fatigue and loneliness in his eyes. He was sitting opposite his wife Shen Rou, talking in low voices.
"Mom, is Dad's company doing well these days?" Mu Xiaoji leaned forward slightly, with a seemingly concerned look on his face, but his voice revealed a hint of absent-mindedness.
His fingers tapped unconsciously on the armrest of the sofa, and his eyes occasionally wandered briefly, as if something heavier was lingering in his heart.
Shen Rou held Mu Xiaoji's hands tightly with a loving look on her face. Her hands looked particularly soft and delicate because they had been pampered for a long time.
Her face was blooming with a happy smile like a blooming flower in spring, her eyes were full of love and longing for her son, and she said in a light tone: "It goes smoothly, it goes smoothly. Your father is so lucky to have a good brother like Lao Rong in his life.
Over the years, the two of them have been working together like a scale and a shadow, and the company has been going smoothly with their joint efforts, so you can rest assured."
There was a gleam of satisfaction in Shen Rou's eyes, as if she was telling every detail of the company's development over the years. Every moment of hardship and glory was filled with the deep friendship and unremitting struggle of the two brothers.
Mu Xiaoji listened quietly to his mother's words with a faint smile on his face, but that smile seemed to reveal a hint of bitterness and sadness.
As his mother spoke, his thoughts flew away like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins. He involuntarily returned to the sea view villa and to the bedroom full of memories.
Not long ago, on the bedside table of the sea view villa, the letter left by Jiang Chengyu seemed to have some kind of magic that attracted him deeply.
The strong, powerful and unrestrained handwriting on the letter paper clearly emerged in his mind. Every stroke was like a sharp dagger, accurately piercing the softest and most vulnerable part of his heart.
"My beloved Xiaoji, seeing you is like seeing you. In the past years, you gave me stars and moonlight, warmth and hope. Those memories are the most brilliant treasures in my life. With you by my side, I have no regrets in this life.
But fate is unpredictable. Now we are like two lines that intersect and then drift apart. You have your direction and I have my journey.
Now I am no longer qualified to receive your generous gift. This is all you have. I hope it can return to you and continue to witness your happiness. Handwritten by Jiang Chengyu.
Mu Xiaoji murmured silently in his heart. It seemed that only he could hear the voice, but it kept echoing in his heart like a sad melody.
"Little Monster, my love and my good brother, where are you now? Your cell phone, bank card, car keys, and property certificate have all been returned to me. Where are you? Are you looking for Karina?"
His eyes were full of confusion and pain. Those beautiful scenes of him and Jiang Chengyu kept flashing before his eyes like a kaleidoscope. Those laughter, those affectionate gazes, those warm hugs, now all turned into sharp needles, piercing his heart.
Shen Rou keenly noticed that her son suddenly fell silent, and his originally bright eyes became dim, and she couldn't help feeling worried.
She was about to speak to comfort her son and break the somewhat oppressive silence when she heard the old lady's joyful and excited voice coming from a distance:
"Chenxi, Chenxi, my eldest grandson, grandma has finally brought you back."
Mu Xiaoji was suddenly brought back to reality by the sudden shout. He came to his senses instantly, stood up hurriedly, and his eyes quickly replaced with a warm smile, which seemed to be able to dispel the haze around him.
He quickly calmed himself down, turned around to look at the source of the sound, and moved quickly towards the old lady with his long legs.
Xiao Yue carefully supported the old lady and slowly walked towards Mu Xiaoji step by step.
The old lady's face was filled with a happy smile. Although the years had left deep marks on her face, the twinkling light in her eyes made her look particularly energetic.
Mu Xiaoji quickly stretched out his hands and held his grandmother's hands tightly. Although those hands were full of the vicissitudes of life, his palms conveyed incomparably warm family affection.
He gently supported the old lady and carefully let her sit on the sofa, and he sat down next to his grandmother. The sweet and warm smiles of the two generations of grandparents and grandchildren reflected each other, like a ray of warm sunshine, instantly illuminating the entire living room, making the originally solemn atmosphere become relaxed and pleasant.
Mu Xiaoji sat upright on the sofa, his posture tall and elegant. At this moment, he suppressed the waves and sorrow in his heart, and gave his grandmother a warm smile obediently. That smile was like the warm spring sun, quickly climbing up to his eyebrows.
"Grandma, I'm sorry; I'm an unfilial grandson and have made you worry about me!" Mu Xiaoji's voice was soft and sincere, his eyes full of guilt and respect for his grandmother.
He leaned forward slightly, holding his grandmother's hands tightly, which were full of traces of time but still warm, as if he wanted to convey his sincere apology in this way.
The old lady sat next to Mu Xiaoji, her face filled with joy and relief at seeing her grandson return. Her eyes narrowed into slits, and the wrinkles carved by time were filled with smiles.
She patted Mu Xiaoji's hand gently, her action full of love and care: "Grandma knows that your hospital is as busy as your father's company. Grandma understands you. Now that you are back, stay with grandma for a while longer!"
There was a subtle expectation and desire in the old lady's words. She wished so much that she could spend more time with her grandson and share this rare family happiness.
Hearing this, Mu Xiaoji nodded quickly, his eyes revealing concern. He nodded obediently and asked with concern: "Okay grandma, have you gone for a physical checkup these days?
Professor Jiang is an excellent doctor, and everyone knows this. However, the follow-up rest after surgery is also very important. You must remember to have regular checkups, so that we can all rest assured. "
His tone was firm yet gentle, and every word was filled with concern for grandma's health.
When the old lady heard this, her smile became brighter and brighter. She was so happy that she could hardly close her mouth. Perhaps because she was too excited, she almost blurted out: "With Cheng Yu here..."
However, before she could finish her words, Shen Rou keenly sensed that something was wrong. Her heart suddenly tightened and she quickly interrupted the old lady.
Shen Rou hurriedly grabbed her son's arm, with a slightly stiff but trying to maintain smile on her face, and said, "With Cheng Yu's repeated instructions,
Xiaoyue has already taken it to heart. He will take grandma to the checkup on time when the time comes. Don't worry about this. Xiaoyue is very considerate and thoughtful. Otherwise, how could he please the old lady for so many years!"
Shen Rou spoke a little quickly, her voice trembling slightly. Her eyes moved quickly between Mu Xiaoji and the old lady, trying to cover up the panic she had just felt.
Xiao Yue, standing aside, also nodded quickly, forcing a smile on his face, and echoed Shen Rou's words: "Yes, Master, grandma's health has always been very good.
Every time we check up, Dr. Liu praises grandma for being the reincarnation of the four astrological stars of fortune, wealth, longevity and happiness! Don’t worry about this, grandma.”
After the three of them finished covering up their lies, a tense and fearful atmosphere filled the air.
They looked at each other, and then, as if to ease the awkward atmosphere, they all laughed exaggeratedly, but there was a hint of panic and unnaturalness in their laughter that was difficult to conceal.
A hint of doubt flashed across Mu Xiaoji's eyes, but he quickly hid it under a smile, but the smile now looked a little more forced and meaningful.
The atmosphere in the living room became more subtle amid the laughter, as if there was an invisible veil gently covering everyone, making it impossible to see or understand each other's true thoughts.