Amidst laughter and conversation at the ornate, vintage dining table, warm yellow light emanates from the crystal chandelier above, adding to the gentle ambiance.
A plate of steaming dumplings sat in the middle of the table.
The dumplings are like white jade, pure and delicate; the filling is like jadeite, crystal clear and emerald green; and the soup is like clear blue water under a sunny sky, crystal clear and transparent.
Xiao Shuihan amiably invited everyone to eat dumplings.
(Have you eaten dumplings for the Winter Solstice?)
(Winter has arrived, but spring will surely return. May this long night melt away all worries and unhappiness, and may all my darlings be happy and joyful every day.)
Following Chu Liyue's hand, Xiao Wujie also ate one, finding it warm and delicious, leaving a lingering fragrance in his mouth.
Amidst laughter and cheers, Lu Zhufeng's complexion gradually returned to normal.
He looked at the exquisite Jade Heart Stone hanging in front of Xiao Wujie's chest, emitting a soft blue light, and asked with curiosity:
"What a pretentious thing! This thing is praised like it's some kind of miracle cure, but does it really work?"
"Have you regained your supernatural abilities?"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone at the table turned their attention to Xiao Wujie.
They went through so much trouble, only to find out it was all because of this miraculous stone. If it doesn't work in the end, it'll be quite disheartening.
Xiao Wujie also looked down at the jade stone at his heart, his eyes flickered, and he lowered his gaze and whispered:
"It hasn't recovered yet."
"However, I can feel that my spirits have improved a lot, and my connection with external energy is strengthening, which can still be helpful."
Upon hearing this, Luo Yilan quickly rubbed his head and softened her voice to comfort him, "It's okay, don't worry."
"With Liyue, your parents, and all your good friends here, we can handle anything, no matter how big the problem is."
Lu Zhufeng was appeased and quickly patted his chest in agreement: "Yes! Yes! Don't worry, I'm back, you won't be needed for those dirty and tiring jobs."
Xiao Shuihan noticed everyone's interest in Xiao Wujie's special abilities and asked curiously, "Son, are your special abilities really that powerful?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Ruxue's face immediately lit up with admiration, and she said:
"They can move mountains and fill seas, shift shapes and change positions, ascend to the heavens and descend to the earth; they are capable of anything."
Fearing that Xiao Shuihan wouldn't believe her, she gave him a more concrete idea: "The submarine fleet we encountered last night, under normal circumstances, my handsome little brother could have taken care of them all by himself."
Xiao Shuihan hissed, knowing that his precious son was no ordinary person, but he never expected him to be this powerful.
As expected of the fertilized egg of him and Ah Lan, it is terrifyingly powerful!
However, he also asked out of curiosity:
"Son, you have such amazing supernatural abilities, why don't your mother and I have them?"
Is there some trick to making this?
He only knew that such a near-superpower was rare, but he didn't know how it was obtained.
Xiao Wujie raised his eyes and answered seriously, "Talent."
"The essence of supernatural arts is that a person's spirit resonates and connects with the energy of heaven and earth, just like a dialogue and communication. This is an innate talent that cannot be obtained through external means."
Xiao Shuihan nodded, not surprised. At his age, he knew that people were born different and each had their own strengths, and that many things could not be obtained by force.
Leng Ruxue clicked her tongue regretfully: "I'm so envious. I want one too. It would be so cool and handsome, and I could even fight."
Xiao Wujie chuckled and shook his head: "No need to be envious."
"Special techniques are just a special method, no more advanced than other methods."
“Just like my sister and Lao Lu, although they don’t have any special abilities, 99% of those with special abilities are no match for them.”
"Sister Ruxue, I never thought that supernatural arts could be countered with technology. If you and I make a magnetic field barrier device together, I won't have any strength to fight back if you put me in it."
Leng Ruxue shook her head cutely: "That's right, I'm very capable too!"
Xiao Shuihan chuckled: "You are all amazing, each of you deserves the highest praise."
He then looked at Xiao Wujie with gentle eyes, his tone filled with pride: "My precious son is even more so. Don't feel pressured. Once you've recovered, let me see the brilliance of my good son."
The atmosphere at the dinner table was excellent. Near the end, Luo Yilan looked at Xiao Wujie, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly asked:
"Goodness, you should be leaving Lingnan soon, right?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shuihan also turned his gaze to Xiao Wujie, a slight ripple appearing in his eyes.
Xiao Wujie's fingers twitched slightly, and Chu Liyue continued for him, "We'll stay a few more days, then we'll return to the capital."
The trip to Lingnan had three purposes: to allow Xiao Wujie to reunite with his family, to find Lu Zhufeng, and to obtain a suitable bone marrow donor.
Now that the first two tasks have gone smoothly, Xiao Qianshan is ready for the last one.
After obtaining a suitable bone marrow match, she will take Xiao Wujie away. His illness is urgent, and she has many things to do.
Xiao Wujie's eyes trembled, and he softly called out, "Mom, I..."
He hadn't been with the Xiao family for long, but the united and harmonious atmosphere of the family truly touched him, making the concept of "home," which had once seemed so distant from him, completely tangible.
Xiao Shuihan and Luo Yilan's love for him was deep and delicate, ingrained in his very being; he finally had parents who loved him.
He could see their reluctance to part. After being separated for twenty years, their brief reunion was followed by separation, and he was also feeling bad inside.
But he didn't think it was a good thing for him to stay around them like this. His illness was a ticking time bomb, and his flare-ups were a complete mental torture for them.
He still had unresolved issues behind his back, and he feared that staying too long would bring them unnecessary trouble.
Luo Yilan reached out and gently stroked his face, rubbing the corner of his eye, a gentle smile appearing on her face:
"Silly child, what are you so nervous about?"
"Mom just asked, and Mom knows that Li Yue is taking you back to the capital for treatment."
"This is good news. Once your surgery date is confirmed, your mom and dad will make preparations in advance and will definitely come to the capital to be with you."
A few tears welled up in Xiao Wujie's eyes. He leaned in and nestled into Luo Yilan's arms, hugging her tightly. "Thank you, Mom."
Luo Yilan hugged him back, patted his back gently, and coaxed him softly, "Sweetie, don't think so much."
“You have Liyue, you have us, you have them, you are not alone.”
"Focus on getting better and don't feel stressed. Mom is waiting for you to recover and get better so I can see you and Liyue get married and have children."
Xiao Wujie blushed upon hearing the words "marriage and having children" and nodded.
Chu Liyue's cold eyes flickered slightly, but she said nothing.
Xiao Shuihan stood up, gently patted Xiao Wujie's head, a smile on his lips, and said in a warm voice, "My good son, it's getting late, you and Liyue should get some rest."
"We'll set off back to Lingnan first thing tomorrow morning."
Xiao Wujie nodded, and then Chu Liyue led him back to his room, where he went to bed early to rest.
They never expected that, before the next morning, they would have already embarked on their journey back to Lingnan.
Something bad has happened to the Xiao family!
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