Chapter 128 The whole world knows the two of them had a fight

Yu Yan only heard Cheng Yun say that it was an old professor's house when he had free time, but she didn't know it was Old Mu.

The house is indeed very clean, with all wooden furniture in a rustic style. There aren't many things inside. It's well-ventilated from north to south, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, which is quite good for a residential building.

"If I had known it was Ayan who was staying there, I wouldn't have charged rent."

Old Mu speaks slowly and looks a lot like the village chief in the cartoon "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf". He is not as dignified as Old Master Yu and is easy to approach.

He took out his phone and handed it directly to Yu Yan, saying, "Take a look at how to get the money back. I don't know how to use this thing."

Yu Yan was startled and quickly declined, saying, "No need, Grandpa Mu. It's only right that we pay you rent since we're renting your house."

"you?"

Old Mu was very astute. "Didn't you say that Ayan lives alone?"

Shao Muyan was boiling water to make tea when he turned to look at Yu Yan, who looked embarrassed, and spoke up for her, "I live alone, and Yu Yan paid the rent for me. I can pay her back later. Please accept it."

"Oh." Old Mu responded perfunctorily, then leaned closer to Yu Yan and whispered, "What did he do to upset you? Tell me."

Yu Yan's face was burning. "No, I didn't do anything to you."

"Come on."

Old Mu pointed to his eyes, "I'm not so old and blind as to be able to tell at a glance that something's not right between you two."

Yu Yan: "..."

Just as Shao Muyan was about to pick up the two cups of tea, Yu Yan suddenly stood up and said, "I'll do it!"

Looking over, Elder Mu keenly noticed the wound on Shao Muyan's index finger. He raised an eyebrow slightly, sensing something unusual.

Men are tough and resilient, what's a little injury? Look how worried she is...

Tsk tsk tsk.

Old Master Mu simply handed over some water and electricity-related matters to Shao Muyan. The list was written by his eldest grandson, with each item clearly listed.

Shao Muyan took the key, which meant he was essentially settling in.

After all, they were all people who had to go to work, so they didn't linger in the house for long.

Yu Yan got out of Shao Muyan's car and went into the laboratory with her head down. She had never done anything so insecure in her life.

Shao Muyan tried to transfer money to Yu Yan, but Yu Yan refused to accept it.

He didn't reply to my messages.

Shao Muyan leaned back in his seat, his fingers gently scratching the two words "Yu Yan" at the top of the screen. For the first time, he didn't know what to do.

My mother said, "Love is a game for the brave."

He finally decided not to be a coward anymore and mustered up the courage to take a step forward, but unexpectedly, Yu Yan pushed him out of her world with a single blow, rejecting him so decisively and thoroughly.

Shao Muyan gave a wry smile. He was a giant in thought but a dwarf in action.

Shouldn't he learn from Xiang Jingheng's shameless behavior?

No, he won't learn it.

Even if Yu Yan doesn't like him, he doesn't want Yu Yan to hate him.

...

What Yu Yan and Shao Muyan didn't expect was that no sooner had they left the family building than Old Mu called Old Yu.

"Old Yu, your little apprentice got kicked out of the house by your precious granddaughter, hahaha..."

—

A week later, Xiang Chu went back to school.

He originally wanted to transfer schools, but his father was extremely busy lately, and he really didn't want to cause him any more trouble.

He entered the school and the classroom with a heavy heart. He used to walk this stretch of road from the school gate to the classroom with great ease, even running all the way, eager to get into the classroom and see Shao Yun as soon as possible.

But now, the thought of seeing Shao Yun, and that Shao Yun would ignore him or even treat him coldly because of Yu Yan, makes him lose all courage.

It's Monday, and Shao Yun was already seated in the classroom.

Although the knowledge of first grade was so simple for him that he didn't need to learn it at all, studying requires the right attitude. Shao Yun knew that his current life was something that countless children in welfare homes could only dream of.

He had a home, loving family members, no worries about food or clothing, and access to education; his life seemed like paradise.

"Oh, Xiang Chu, you're here."

A crisp voice rang out from the doorway, "Why are you standing at the door instead of coming in? You're not late."

Shao Yun raised his head.

Seeing Xiang Chu carrying his schoolbag and walking into the classroom with the students in front of him, she subconsciously looked towards his seat, but immediately lowered her head after meeting his eyes, looking like she had done something wrong.

Shao Yun sighed inwardly.

Xiang Chu finally managed to walk to her seat and sit down. She took off her schoolbag and held it in front of her, not moving at all, like a little clay figure.

There weren't many children in the class yet, but a few active kids came over to greet Xiang Chu. This was thanks to Shao Yun's "good relationships," as they all told Shao Yun, "Your little brother is back."

Shao Yun: "Mm."

He actually responded!

Xiang Chu pricked up his ears in surprise and glanced at Shao Yun. He knew he wasn't hallucinating.

"What?" Shao Yun looked at him calmly. "Don't you recognize me after a week?"

How could Xiang Chu not recognize him? She stammered, "Brother."

"Um."

Shao Yun's voice was steady and calm: "Is your cold better?"

Xiang Chu nodded.

He did have a cold for a few days, and his nose is still a bit stuffy, but he's much better than a few days ago.

"That's good."

Shao Yun knew what he was thinking and said, "Even if you and your aunt aren't close, I can still be your brother."

Xiang Chu opened her clear, almond-shaped eyes and looked at him.

"I just feel regret. It's such a blessing to have a mother's love, yet you didn't cherish it."

Shao Yun patted his head but didn't say anything more. "Take out your textbooks. I'll help you catch up on the week's lessons you missed."

—

Shao Muyan always cherished his hands.

After all, whether it's doing experiments or typing, you have to use your hands. If your hands are injured, it will inevitably be inconvenient to do the work.

Even a small burn.

After a busy morning, he had just come out of the lab when he saw that his teacher had called him and left a message: "Call me back when you have time."

Shao Muyan quickly made a phone call.

Mr. Yu hung up, but a little while later he made a video call.

Shao Muyan answered the call and had just said "Teacher" when Old Master Yu said, "Let me take a look at your hands."

...This information is incredibly accurate.

Shao Muyan obediently raised his hand for Old Master Yu to see, and smiled gently: "It's just a little burn, it's nothing serious, you don't need to worry."

"Hmph." Old Yu said, "A self-inflicted injury scheme."

Seeing through his little scheme at a glance, Shao Muyan touched his nose and said, "I was wrong."

I don't know what mistake he admitted to.

Knowing he was busy with work, Old Master Yu didn't say much on the phone, only asking, "Can you still bring Yu Yan over?"

"able."

Shao Muyan hurriedly replied, "I've already arranged the time; we'll go to Mesopotamia on Thursday afternoon."

He hesitated for a moment and said, "But I still need to ask Yu Yan to see if she is willing to come with me."

"..." Old Master Yu was speechless upon hearing this, and rolled his eyes at his little apprentice twice, "If you two aren't coming together, then neither of you should come. Do you think I care?"

The old lady took the phone. "I'll call Xiaoyan. You two come over together."

Shao Muyan quickly replied, "Yes."

"You've made such a scene, like three-year-olds. You've embarrassed your teacher and senior, and they've laughed at you for it."

The old lady was both amused and exasperated. "You're just waiting to get a beating."

"I deserve to be hit," Shao Muyan coaxed Teacher Yu, trying to calm him down.

As soon as he hung up the phone, Shao Muyan turned around and all the students in the research center stared at him, looking like wolf cubs.

"Teacher," Si Nan asked on behalf of everyone, "did you and Xiao Yan have a fight?"

Shao Muyan put on a stern face and dismissed everyone with a single word: No.

He thought to himself: You guys don't know anything.