Then, what happened with Congcongs legs?

Madame Xiao only opened her mouth to speak again about ten seconds later. She looked at Xiao Yuanmus calm expression and seemed to want to find an answer from his emotionless eyes.

Xiao Yuanmus gaze was heavy. He thought back to the scene from his previous life and said faintly, When I arrived at the factory, the people who kidnapped Xiao Baicong werent the only ones there. There was another group of people. They started fighting, and Xiao Baicong was tied to one side, with very few people paying attention to him.

I snuck in to save Xiao Baicong, wanting to take him away, but was discovered on the way out. However, because there were two groups of people inside, the people whod kidnapped him couldnt spare anyone to chase us and we were able to run out.

Xiao Baicong said that he knew of a path where it would be more difficult for the people chasing us to catch us, so I followed him. Unexpectedly, there was an ambush set up there, and that was when I was caught and my leg injured.

Song Xuanhe raised his eyes to look at Xiao Yuanmu. For a moment, he couldnt tell if what he was saying was true or false. Even so, there was an extremely uncomfortable emotion at the bottom of his heart, and this discomfort wasnt for himself, but for Xiao Yuanmu, who was beside him. He couldnt help but stretch out his hand to hold Xiao Yuanmus, twining their fingers together.

Xiao Yuanmu looked down at Song Xuanhe and their clasped hands. The shadows at the bottom of his eyes dispersed, showing a bit of warmth. It was just that when he lifted his eyes again, the warmth turned back into nothingness once more, leaving only a cold calm.

Those people were Xiao Baicongs people. Xiao Yuanmu looked at Madame Xiao, his voice clear and carrying no trace of personal emotion, The kidnapping had been planned out by Xiao Baicong himself.

Madame Xiao was stunned for two seconds, and then she denied, Impossible!

Xiao Yuanmu didnt say anything else. He just looked at her quietly, making the words that surged up from her throat to argue for Xiao Baicong come to a stop at the edge of her mouth. She could only swallow them back down bit by bit, then say in a low whisper, Congcong has been a kind and considerate child since childhood. He would never do this. There must be some misunderstanding here. Yuanmu, you should know that youre already in charge of the Xiao Family. He doesnt need to do this.

He does.

There was a chill in Xiao Familys clear voice, You should also know clearly that its because I took over the Xiao Family that he has even more reason to do this.

Madame Xiaos mouth opened, then closed. Shed been rendered speechless.

Xiao Yuanmu glanced at her, then looked away and continued, However, he didnt expect that his people werent as loyal to him as he thought. Other people had mixed in with his own, and the leader of those people was one of Xiao Baicongs subordinates enemy. That person was the one who sent the two of us there.

Xiao Baicong said that Im now the current head of the Xiao Family. They could obtain more benefits in exchange for me. As long as they let him go, he wouldnt say anything.

Madame Xiaos expression trembled as Xiao Yuanmu continued, It was just that the man seemed to have some history with him, so they broke his legs, and then let us go.

Why did he let you gou? Madame Xiao asked.

Because that person knows Hoffman. Xiao Yuanmu spoke faintly, I have a friendly relationship with Hoffman.

Madame Xiao still couldnt believe that this was how everything happened. She said, He knew that you two were from the Xiao Family, and he even knew that you are the head of the Xiao Family. If he lets you go, then isnt he

Hes not worried about this point. Xiao Yuanmu looked at Madame Xiao and said, Mother, he is very clear about who hurt my leg.

Madame Xiao was stunned and couldnt say a word.

She understood what Xiao Yuanmu was leaving unspoken.

Xiao Yuanmus leg had been hurt by Xiao Baicongs people, but those people hadnt offended Xiao Yuanmu, and theyd even saved Xiao Yuanmus life. If they had really killed the two successors to the Xiao Family, they would definitely have to flee to the end of the world. However, at this time, theyd let Xiao Yuanmu go because hed already started taking over the Xiao Family, and instead formed a good relationship with Xiao Yuanmu.

After all, those people knew that Xiao Baicong wouldnt be able to inherit the Xiao Family no matter what.

If thats all you wanted to ask, then Ive finished saying what I have to say.

Madame Xiao looked at Xiao Yuanmus expression, which had remained indifferent from beginning to end, and heard his command to leave. The shock, panic, and fear shed experienced over the past day suddenly surged back up again, making her feel both tired and very sad at the same time.

Why was Xiao Yuanmu so indifferent to her?

From the moment shed found him again until just now, shed done everything she could to make things up to him and shorten the distance between them. Theyd even given the Xiao Family back to him already, but he was still as indifferent towards her as he was to a stranger. Shed tried to take countless steps towards him, but he was never willing to take a single step forward.

In this kind of situation, what was wrong with her favoring her younger son, whom shed watched grow up from nothing but a tiny little bundle? In terms of time and emotion, her and her younger son were already closer to each other.

This was just human nature.

Now, her younger son, who shed always held in the palm of her hand, was ruined for life. He could no longer walk on his legs like normal people, and he had no way to show off the athletic ability hed always been so proud of anymore. He may never recover from this low point in his life, and when she thought about this possibility, thought of her bright and cheerful younger son becoming gloomy and depressed in the future, she was so distressed that she couldnt breathe.

Had she done something wrong?

Even though her attitude had been wrong when she came to ask Xiao Yuanmu about Xiao Baicong, Xiao Baicong was her son. Which mother could calmly think everything over before asking questions when they saw their child in such a state?

All shed done were things that any ordinary mother would do.

Moreover, if Xiao Yuanmu didnt come back, then none of this would have happened.

Madame Xiaos eyes were red. As she looked at Xiao Yuanmus indifferent expression, she asked, Ever since you came back, hve you ever regarded me as your mother, or regarded your father as your father, or your younger brother as your younger brother?

Xiao Yuanmus long and slender eyelashes swept down, covering half of his eyes. After a few seconds, he lifted them up again and looked straight at Madame Xiao. His gaze was like a sharp sword, holding a cold light.

He replied, Yes.

Madame Xiao shook her head, I dont believe it. If you really treat us as a family, then it would be impossible for all of this to have happened. None of this would have happened.

Song Xuanhe squeezed his fingers around Xiao Yuanmu. The corners of his mouth were pressed down tightly, but he didnt speak.

Xiao Yuanmu saw a glimpse of his expression out of the corner of his eyes and calmly returned his hold. He said faintly, I would like to rest now.

Madame Xiao got up, looked coldly at the Xiao Yuanmu and Song Xuanhes twined fingers, and said, Ive wondered many times about whether you simply have no feelings, or just have no feelings for us. I even tried my best to recall what it was like before you left us. I wondered if you would smile, stick to me, and call me mother, and whether you would look forward to your father coming home every day.

I couldnt remember, but I know that its not that you have no feelings. Its only that you have no feelings for me and your father. Madame Xiao asked Xiao Yuanmu, Do you hate me and your father for not finding you earlier?

No.

Sometimes, I really wish Madame Xiao stepped back, looked at Xiao Yuanmus calm expression, and said hoarsely, Sometimes I really wish, I think about how good it would be if we hadnt found you and brought you back.

Having said that, Madame Xiao turned and left without looking back.

The door to the ward opened and closed, leaving behind a stretch of silence.

Song Xuanhe held Xiao Yuanmus hand and raised his gaze to look at his expression.

Xiao Yuanmus other hand covered his eyes. He rested his lower jaw against his shoulder, his clear voice a little hoarse, Dont look.

Song Xuanhe tightened his fingers again and nodded gently. His other hand wrapped around Xiao Yuanmus waist, and he let the other hold him as he liked.

What I said earlier is all true. Xiao Yuanmu said.

The hot air from his breath brushed against Song Xuanhes neck. He shifted, and whispered, I know.

You dont know.

Xiao Yuanmu chuckled lightly. The sound seemed to hold a mixture of many things, and it also seemed to be simple self-mockery.

Well, can you tell me? Song Xuanhe asked.

When the time is right. Xiao Yuanmu whispered, Ill tell you my biggest secret.

The arm Song Xuanhe had wrapped around him tightened slightly, and he made a quiet sound of acknowledgement.

Would you be angry if I never told you about it? Xiao Yuanmus slightly hoarse voice rang out again.

No. Song Xuanhe closed his eyes, his eyelashes quivering as he said, Everyone has secrets that cant be told to others.

Xiao Yuanmu looked up and released Song Xuanhe. He focused on him and asked, You, too?

Yes. Song Xuanhe opened his eyes again and met his dark eyes squarely. The emotion that was hidden deeply in the bottom of his eyes was indecipherable, or maybe there was nothing there at all, I have secrets, too.

Will you tell me when the time is right?

Song Xuanhes pupils quivered, and a hint of a smile appeared at the corners of his lips, When its time, youll know.

Xiao Yuanmus index finger landed on the edge of his eyebrow, sliding along the bone to brush across his eyelashes before making its way along his cheekbone to the corner of his mouth. He rubbed gently and whispered, Im very curious.

More curious than sad? Song Xuanhe blinked, a smile forming at the corners of his mouth.

Xiao Yuanmu: Only curious.

Dont be sad. Song Xuanhe hugged him, kissing the corner of his lips. He whispered, But you can show your sadness in front of me.

Xiao Yuanmu shook his head and looked at him seriously, Im not sad.

He continued, I wont be sad as long as youre here.

xiin: i kinda wanna stab Madame Xiao and Song Xuanhe at the same time but i only have one knife. choices, choices.