Chapter 199 Extra

In the summer, the sky was slightly bright at four or five in the morning, and the wind from the air conditioner swept across the bed in a cycle. A light kick hit him on the body, and Qin Huai's eyes, which had been tightly closed, suddenly opened. He sat up so quickly that the legs that had been resting on him were lifted off his body.

The slightly too loud noise caused the person sleeping next to him to struggle a few times, groan a few times as if he was about to wake up, then he turned over and fell into a deep sleep again.

Qin Huai sat on the bed, not daring to move. The dim light from the sky allowed him to clearly see the environment he was in at the moment, the familiar bedroom, and even an unfinished test paper on the table. The old air conditioner was emitting a faint buzzing sound that was not silent. Even on the 17th floor, he could hear the sound of the garbage truck downstairs.

More importantly, a warm, lively Mu Nan, who had not yet fully grown and still had a childish look, was sleeping soundly beside him.

Qin Huai tried hard to control his trembling, as if he was afraid that he would wake up from this dream if he exerted a little force. He gently touched Mu Nan's body, her soft skin, her steady breathing, her cheeks still having some baby fat that had not completely faded. Her clothes were pulled up by her overly unrestrained sleeping posture, revealing an overly white waistline, with a youthful sensuality.

This was completely different from the last time he saw Mu Nan, who was skinny and covered in blood lying on the ground in that shabby house.

Early in the morning, even though the curtains blocked the sunlight outside, Mu Nan still woke up on time due to the inertia of his body's biological clock. Before he even opened his eyes, he called out "brother" and fumbled for his phone on the bed with one hand.

Before he could reach for his phone, he heard footsteps approaching. He rubbed his eyes drowsily and asked, yawning, "What time is it?"

Qin Huai wiped his face with a wet towel to help him wake up, and before Mu Nan opened his eyes completely, he completely suppressed the heavy emotions in his eyes.

Mu Nan took a towel and wiped his eyes himself. As soon as he opened his eyes, he showed Qin Huai a lively and bright smile. The light in his eyes was that of someone who had never suffered any hardship. It was filled with the innocence of a teenager and a complete dependence on him. However, Qin Huai felt a bitter and painful feeling in his heart. He subconsciously lowered his eyes to hide the slight redness in his eyes.

Not noticing Qin Huai's strangeness, Mu Nan turned around, picked up his charging phone, checked the time, and immediately grumbled in dissatisfaction: "It's so early, only seven o'clock, then I'm going to take a nap later."

During the few hours that Qin Huai was awake, he had already figured out the time period he was in. He was in the summer remedial class period between his sophomore and junior year of high school, while Mu Nan had just finished his high school entrance exam and the results were not out yet. It was time for him to be happy and unrestrained.

The approximate time period should be correct, but after all, so many years have passed. No matter how strong his memory is, he can't remember the details of every day a few years ago. What's more, because the summer tutoring classes are arranged in a large classroom, the school will have to find a way to find his seat when he waits there.

Everything now is too real, so real that every detail reflects reality, which makes it impossible for him to attribute everything happening now to a dream from which he may wake up at any time. In addition to dreams, there is another possibility, which is the reset of time and space. In other words, everything now is his rebirth.

If he was reborn, he would have too many things to do next. While he was still sorting out the timeline in his mind, Qin Huai heard Mu Nan walking towards the bathroom in slippers and saying, "Don't forget the pocket money you promised to give me yesterday. I agreed with Lao Yang and the others to have teppanyaki at noon. And have you found my swimming trunks for me?"

Qin Huai's fingertips trembled slightly, and he remembered that today, Mu Nan went to the reservoir with his classmates. Although he was rescued, he almost drowned. All this was done by his biological father Yao Xianqun. In other words, the man has come to him now, but he did not tell Mu Nan that the man surnamed Yao had come to him in his previous life.

He thought he could handle everything, that it wouldn't be long before he would be a full-fledged adult and be able to take control of his own life independently, so when things started to develop in an uncontrollable direction, he couldn't accept it, and Mu Nan couldn't accept it even more.

Being concealed and abandoned gave Mu Nan such a strong sense of betrayal that they were unable to see each other alive until they died in their previous life.

Mu Nan was brushing his teeth. Without waiting for Qin Huai's response, he stuck his head out with the toothbrush in his mouth and said vaguely, "Brother? Help me find my swimming trunks. I can't find them. If I don't find them now, I won't be able to find them when I go to class."

Qin Huai brought the prepared breakfast from the kitchen to the dining table: "Nannan, how about I take you to the water park, do you want to go?"

Mu Nan looked at Qin Huai in surprise: "Okay, when?"

Qin Huai: "Today, have breakfast and sleep for a while, and leave at ten o'clock."

Mu Nan suddenly exclaimed: "Today? But you have to go to class today."

Qin Huai smiled when he heard this: "This level of tutoring is a complete waste of time for me. It's not a big deal if I don't go. If you want to go and play, I'll take you."

Mu Nan immediately gave Qin Huai two thumbs up: "Being the top student in the grade is awesome, I want to go!"

Qin Huai: "What about those classmates you made an appointment with?"

Mu Nan said nonchalantly, "They can continue to play without me. It doesn't affect them. Where are we going? Is it the water park that comes with the aquarium package?"

After getting Qin Huai's affirmative response, Mu Nan cheered and even ate an extra fried egg for breakfast. Water sports are very physically demanding, so he needs to eat enough. As for those classmates who have made an appointment to go to the reservoir, classmates are not as important as his brother. It is rare for Qin Huai to take him out to play, so what else do he need classmates for?

Thinking about going out to play, Mu Nan couldn't sleep well. He tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. Seeing Qin Huai typing something in front of the computer, Mu Nan couldn't help but ask for the umpteenth time in the morning: "Brother, when are we leaving?"

Qin Huai glanced at the screen time on the old computer and said, "Get up and change your clothes. We'll leave now."

It has only been a few years since they had a computer at home, but it is old and has a small screen. Although it is not one of those antique big computers in the school computer room, its speed is not much faster. This means that he has a lot of skills but is limited by the hardware.

Listening to Mu Nan humming a song cheerfully and changing clothes, Qin Huai turned off the computer. If he came back early today, he would have to go to the computer city. Not to mention that he would have to make a living from this in the future, even if he wanted to deal with the man named Yao, he would have to control it remotely over the Internet, and the equipment must keep up.

Looking at Mu Nan, who was full of energy and vitality in a vest and shorts, Qin Huai took out a baseball cap from the cabinet and said, "Cover yourself up to avoid sunburn." He took the swimming trunks and a set of spare clothes, and also put on the sunscreen he had bought before.

He bought this sunscreen for Mu Nan's upcoming high school military training. Mu Nan is very fair, and has a physique that becomes whiter as a result of sweat. The more he sweats, the whiter he gets. He is less likely to get tanned, but very likely to get sunburned. Thinking of everything he saw when he followed Mu Nan as a ghost for more than a year after his death in his previous life, his hands became heavier as he applied the sunscreen on Mu Nan.

"Nannan, if one day the end of the world really comes, will you be afraid?"

The rumors about the end of the world have been circulating the most in recent years, so when Qin Huai asked this, Mu Nan didn't think much about it and said as a matter of course: "Don't be afraid, what is there to be afraid of? It's the end of the world, everyone is going to die. Anyway, I'm not afraid even if the sky falls, as long as you are here."

"Are you not afraid when I'm here?"

Mu Nan turned to look at Qin Huai: "Of course, with you here, I have nothing to be afraid of. Even if there is only one bite of food left, you will give it to me, right?"

Qin Huai pinched his face gently: "So this is what you were thinking."

Mu Nan laughed and urged Qin Huai to ask if he had finished applying, and to get out quickly if he had, as if his heart was about to fly away.

Qin Huai carried the bag and followed behind, closing the door. The building they lived in was quite old, and most of the old residents knew each other. Many of them were uncles and aunts who had watched him and Mu Nan grow up. So as soon as they entered the elevator, people they knew started praising Mu Nan, asking him where he was going since he was dressed so handsomely.

Mu Nan smiled and replied, "Let's go to the water world and go with my brother."

An uncle also laughed and scolded him: "You just want to play all day long. Learn from your brother. He always ranks first. How many points did you get in this exam?"

Mu Nan wailed, and just as they reached the first floor, the elevator door opened, and she dragged Qin Huai out, shouting, "It's enough to have my brother, a top student, at home!"

Qin Huai was dragged by him to run, and they ran all the way out of the community. Mu Nan panted and said, "Asking about grades as soon as we meet, this care is too heavy!"

Qin Huai took out a small fan and fanned him: "Don't worry, you did well in the exam this time."

Mu Nan snorted, "You talk as if you know my score."

Qin Huai certainly knew that Mu Nan had never liked studying since childhood. It was not that he was not smart, but that he could not fully concentrate on studying. Even though he had been keeping a close eye on him, Mu Nan's grades had always been in the middle. Sometimes, if he relaxed a little, his grades would fall to the middle and lower levels. It was okay in elementary and junior high school before, because the nine-year compulsory education was assigned nearby, so he had always been in the same school with him, but admission to high school depended on scores.

At the beginning, he was thinking that Mu Nan's grades were not good. Even though they would only overlap in high school for one year, Qin Huai still gave up the provincial key school and chose a more ordinary high school. Although the score line of this high school was a bit difficult for Mu Nan, it was still possible with hard work.

This time, Mu Nan's test score was really good, which was more than enough for him to enter his high school. According to Mu Nan's usual level, it was definitely not good enough, but in the last few months, he analyzed the test papers of previous high school entrance examinations and helped Mu Nan answer several big questions correctly, which brought his score up.

But in his previous life, when the results came out, Yao came to him and he could no longer hide the matter. He was threatened and was ready to compromise. Mu Nan applied for a boarding school out of spite. Of course, none of this would happen again in this life.

"I was the one who gave you the pressure for the test. I have a rough idea of ​​how many points you got. Anyway, it's definitely enough to get into No. 4 Middle School."

Mu Nan had a clear understanding of himself. To Qin Huai, No. 4 Middle School was just an ordinary high school, but to him, it was a key high school that was very difficult to get into, so he had already considered other options. No. 6 Middle School was close to No. 4 Middle School, just across the street, but the score line of No. 6 Middle School was low and one could pay to get in. It was considered a gathering place for poor students, so he felt that No. 6 Middle School was quite suitable for him.

Of course, it’s too early to think about these things now, as the scores are still a week away. I’ve finally been released from junior high school. I don’t have to make up classes or do homework this summer, and I’d be letting myself down if I don’t have fun!

There were a lot of people in the water world. It was summer vacation and the weather was hot, which was perfect for playing in the water. There were so many people in the water projects in the large and small swimming pools that it was like dumplings being dropped into the water. You had to queue up for anything. Even so, it did not dampen Mu Nan's interest at all. He queued up three times for the water slide alone, and even after sliding down three times, he still felt unsatisfied.

Qin Huai felt a little regretful that the pixels of current mobile phones were not good enough. He thought that maybe he should buy a professional camera and collect all the photos when he takes Mu Nan out to play in the future. Now they still have time, at least before the disaster comes, he can take Mu Nan to visit some famous tourist spots at home and abroad.

However, there is still one thing that he is a little confused about, and that is about taking things out of thin air. Mu Nan was brought up by him, and he had never hidden any secrets from him since he was a child. He even had to show him his dirty panties when he got them for the first time. If Mu Nan can do it now, there is no way he doesn't know about it.

In other words, this should have happened after he left in his previous life, but he had no idea why it happened. So he could only wait and see. The most important thing now was to deal with Yao Xianqun and then make money. Only by making enough money could he have room for future operations.

There is an aquarium next to the water park, but it is very small, the kind that you can have a clear view of the entire aquarium from a high place. There are usually not many tourists, but if you buy a package with the Water World, the ticket is free, and you can also exchange a small dolphin pendant for a dime of the ticket.

Mu Nan was not very interested in the aquarium, but he really wanted the little dolphin pendant. After playing in the water world, he dragged Qin Huai to the aquarium without any complaints and exchanged the little dolphin first.

At that time, there were not many fancy phone cases for mobile phones. There were even holes on the phone bodies for hanging phone straps. Mu Nan directly hung the Little Dolphin on their phones.

She even picked it up and shook it in front of him: "Look, it's a pair!"

Qin Huai pressed down the hand that was waving in front of him, and then held it: "Let's go, now that we are all here, let's go shopping."

Mu Nan saw the food section at a glance and licked his lips: "Brother, I want to drink Coke." Then he quickly said: "Forget it, let's go out and buy some later."

The prices in this scenic spot are so expensive. A cup of Coke mixed with water and ice costs eight or nine yuan, which is not even as much as the three yuan a bottle outside. It's not worth it.

Qin Huai led him forward and bought him a large cup, but he only bought one cup. It was not because he was reluctant to spend the few dollars, but while indulging Mu Nan, he also had to control him a little. Although it was refreshing to drink too much cold water, it would be uncomfortable to have diarrhea afterwards. He didn't care, and the child with no self-control drank it all in one gulp.

Thinking back to his previous life as a ghost, he saw Mu Nan swallowing painkillers because of stomachache more than once, so he had to be more careful in this life.

They played in the water and watched the fish. Since not many people watched the dolphin show, he was invited to touch the dolphins on the stage. Since it was a little late for dinner, it was almost two o'clock, and they had a KFC meal, Qin Huai also promised to take him to have a barbecue later tonight. Mu Nan was very satisfied and thought it was great to have a holiday. It would be great if he could be so happy every day.

Originally thought that now that he was done playing, it was time to go home, but unexpectedly Qin Huai took him to the electronics mall again. Seeing the unopened mobile phone box handed to him by the cashier, Mu Nan was shocked. He quickly pulled Qin Huai and whispered, "Why do you want to buy a mobile phone? My phone is still usable."

Although he was also envious of this cool phone that was said to be able to unlock with fingerprints, it was too expensive. A phone cost six or seven thousand yuan, which was equivalent to the tuition for him and his brother for three years of high school. It was too expensive. Even if they had money, they couldn't spend it like this, not to mention that they had no money.

Other people's families have parents who work and earn money, and those with a large population even get subsidies from their grandparents, so they can afford such an expensive mobile phone, but his family only knows how to eat and spend money. His brother does make money, but that is hard-earned money from selling study notes. His parents and his brother's grandmother only have the little money left, and they still have to go to college, so they can't be so extravagant.

Qin Huai rubbed Mu Nan's head: "This is a reward for you. You did well in the exam this time, and you will be going to high school soon. Some things should be replaced."

Mu Nan still shook his head and refused to take it: "The results haven't come out yet, I don't want it, brother, forget it, let's go, the phone is not broken, why buy a new one."

Qin Huai didn't agree with him, and bought two at once, exchanging his own and Mu Nan's.

Holding two mobile phones that together cost tens of thousands of yuan, Mu Nan could hardly walk, for fear of dropping or bumping them. Then he followed Qin Huai to the computer city and watched his brother buy a bunch of things he couldn't understand, which seemed to be computer equipment. Mu Nan felt numb all over.

When he finally got home, he was no longer interested in the new phone. He looked at Qin Huai with a heavy face: "Brother, tell me honestly, did something happen at home? Is it you or me who has a terminal illness? Don't hide it from me, I'm scared if you do this."

Qin Huai said with a smile: "What are you thinking about? How can you curse your brother like that? Nothing happened. Didn't I tell you that I won first place in a competition before? The prize money of the competition and the school added up to 50,000 yuan. What's wrong with changing my phone? It's a reward for you to graduate from junior high school, and it's also a reward for me to win the championship. Do you think it's worth it?"

Qin Huai never told Mu Nan how much money he would get if he won first place in some competition outside. Mu Nan only knew how much scholarship Qin Huai would get if he did well in exams at school, because that was known to everyone in the school. So this was the first time Mu Nan knew that participating in a competition could make so much money.

Thinking of Qin Huai always representing the school to participate in various competitions, Mu Nan quickly asked, "How much money does our family have now?"

Qin Huai didn't tell him the exact number, only saying, "I'm not too rich, but I'm not poor either. I can support you with more than enough money. So tell me what you want in the future, and I'll buy it for you if I can afford it. You can use the things I buy for you without worry. At worst, if I run out of money in the future, I'll just sell you by the pound to pay off my debts."

Mu Nan didn't believe that Qin Huai was willing to sell him. After making sure that there was still money left in the family, Mu Nan threw himself on the bed, then looked at Qin Huai with the phone box in his hand: "Then I'll open it?"

He had not dared to open it, thinking that he might be able to return it, but now, he really wanted it, a new phone, and those games he had been coveting for a long time, but he did not dare to move until Qin Huai gave the order.

Qin Huai nodded at him: "Open them, I'll open both for you." He handed his cell phone to Mu Nan: "By the way, enter the phone number for me."

New things are new toys. He believed that Mu Nan would be willing to manually input the phone numbers one by one. Sure enough, after getting his permission, Mu Nan rolled over on the bed while howling and started playing with the new phone with great interest.

Qin Huai then took out the tools and started to modify the computer. Some things were in high demand and difficult to buy without pre-order, so today he could only replace some of the hardware of this old machine so that it could be barely used. He had already ordered the missing parts, and would replace them one by one when the time came.

Just as he put the machine together, Mu Nan ran in from the living room holding a cell phone: "Brother, your phone!"

Qin Huai took a look. Although it had been many years, even if he didn't remember the phone number, he could guess who called him: "I'll go downstairs and come back soon. Stay home and don't run around."

Mu Nan responded with a "hmm" without even raising his head. He was still trying to figure out his new game. Not to mention running around, he might not even want to go to the Internet cafe if his classmates asked him to.

Qin Huai answered the phone, and the person on the other end only said two words before hanging up. When he went downstairs, he saw a black car parked on the side of the road.

Qin Huai got in the car and said directly without waiting for the person next to him to speak: "I will go with you, but there is a condition."

His biological father Yao Xianqun smiled in an ambiguous way: "What qualifications do you think you have to negotiate with me?"

Qin Huai turned his head to look at him, his eyebrows and eyes similar to those of the middle-aged man revealed the same indifference: "This is where I grew up. I have friends and family here. Give me a month, and I will make a final break with this place. You are looking for your son, not your enemy. You may not care whether I hate you or not, but if you can get a less rigid father-son relationship with one more month, you won't lose anything."

The man squinted at him as if he was weighing something. He was furious the last time they met, but this time he changed so much that people couldn't help but suspect that he was stalling: "Why are you suddenly willing?"

Qin Huai: "Can I change the outcome if I don't want to?"

The man shook his head indifferently: "No."

"That's it. Since I can't change it, I'll just make the choice that's most beneficial to me right now. Blindly resisting is stupid."

Perhaps he felt that this month would not change anything. No matter what Qin Huai was like, he was still under his control. And as he said just now, he wanted his son, not his enemy. Since he could cooperate well, there was no need to make the relationship so awkward. So Yao Xianqun agreed to give him another month.

Qin Huai got out of the car and walked towards the dilapidated building without looking back. One month was enough for Yao Xianqun to be left with nothing.