Chapter 147 Even his own son doesn't want him anymore
Xiang Jingheng, who had originally planned to stay overnight, suddenly decided to leave, and no one reacted.
Only Xiang Chu seemed a little unhappy, "Huh?"
He was about to take an afternoon nap, his little face showing signs of sleepiness. He rubbed his eyes and looked at Shao Yun.
I don't know why my dad went back on his word; he wanted to play with my brother a little longer.
"It's raining, and it's not safe to walk on the mountain path."
Grandpa Yu spoke in a deep voice to Xiang Jingheng, "This rain won't stop until at least tomorrow morning. Stay overnight and leave when it's light."
Xiang Jingheng knew that the two elders were thinking about their safety. At first, he wanted to stay because he wanted more opportunities to spend time with Yu Yan, but when he saw her hugging Shao Muyan, he broke down.
If he stayed any longer, he was afraid he would lose control again and couldn't help but fight with Shao Muyan.
The two elders of the Yu family offered a few words of advice, but Yu Yan remained silent.
Yu Yan knew Xiang Jingheng's temperament well; he wasn't one to listen to advice. Like Gan Xiaoxing, he had a fierce determination to never give up, and he would do whatever it took to achieve what he set his mind to.
"No, I have something to do at the company. I'll drive slowly."
Xiang Jingheng waved to Chu, "Let's go, Xiao Chu."
Xiang Chu was still sleepy and didn't want to leave. Normally, no matter how unwilling he was, he would have followed his father. But at this moment, perhaps because Shao Yun was beside him, he felt a certain strength.
Xiang Chu said to Xiang Jingheng, "I want to stay and go back with my brother and the others in a few days."
Upon hearing this, everyone raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Xiang Jingheng frowned.
Xiang Chu rarely said no to him, but this time she clearly expressed that she did not want to go back with him.
Was it influenced by Shao Yun?
"Besides... both my great-grandfather and great-grandmother said that it's raining heavily and it's not safe to go back."
Xiang Chu argued logically and persuasively, "Can't you stay?"
Silence fell.
At this moment, Xiang Jingheng felt isolated and helpless. No one was standing by his side, and no one spoke up for him.
Yu Yan locked him out; now even her own son doesn't want him anymore.
What a failure.
"no."
Xiang Jingheng's attitude was firm, and he said to Xiang Chu, "Get down."
Upon hearing the command, Yu Yan and Shao Yun both frowned slightly, their expressions remarkably similar upon closer inspection.
Seeing her father's face darken, Xiang Chu trembled.
She had only spoken those words because she had Shao Yun by her side, and now that she saw her father was angry, Xiang Chu suddenly snapped out of it and became timid.
This time, Yu Yan didn't say anything.
Shao Yun watched as Xiang Chu obediently put on his clothes and didn't stop him. He simply said to Xiang Jingheng, "Uncle Xiang, can I have a chat with you?"
Everyone was taken aback.
Xiang Jingheng looked at Shao Yun.
Although Shao Yun was about the same age as Xiang Chu, his precocious intelligence and demeanor made it impossible for anyone to treat him as a child.
Even though he knew that Shao Yun was trying to persuade him, he had to admit that Shao Yun's words showed him respect and gave him a way out, easing his embarrassment.
Xiang Chu watched helplessly as his father and brother walked out.
I was halfway through putting on my clothes and didn't know whether to keep wearing them or take them off.
It's unclear how Shao Yun and Xiang Jingheng discussed things, but when they returned, Shao Yun said to Shao Muyan, "Uncle, our people are familiar with the mountain roads. Why don't you send a driver to Uncle Xiang to ensure his safe return?"
Shao Muyan had originally planned to do the same thing. Upon hearing this, he didn't say anything, just grunted in agreement, and went out to make the arrangements.
Xiang Chu was all dressed and sat on the edge of the bed.
Looking at Shao Yun walking over and his father not far away, he blinked: What's going on now?
"Then should I..." Xiang Chu asked Shao Yun in a low voice, "Should I still leave?"
"I'm not leaving."
Shao Yun said decisively, "I've already talked to Uncle Xiang. You'll come back with us this weekend afternoon. You can go to school as usual on Monday, and I'll help you catch up on the lessons you missed."
Upon hearing this, Xiang Chu's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at Shao Yun with eyes full of admiration.
"Brother, how are you so amazing!"
Xiang Jingheng stood outside, listening to his son's cheerful voice coming from inside the room. This undisguised joy was rarely shown to him.
At this point, Xiang Chu really started to act like a child again.
Xiang Jingheng suddenly felt that rather than keeping his son by his side and letting him grow up in a thorny, dark environment like himself, it would be better to let him go out and fully absorb the sunlight.
Do we have to raise another Xiang Jingheng?
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After Xiang Jingheng left, Xiang Chu seemed to be having a great time, chattering away in the room with Shao Yun for a long time.
The two elders of the Yu family were amused.
In their memory, every time they saw Xiang Chu, they felt that the child was extremely cold and resentful, and he was not close to them. But now, seeing him clinging to Shao Yun, they realized that he was just a child after all.
Shao Yun remained as composed as ever. They had no way of knowing what he had discussed with Xiang Jingheng that made Xiang Jingheng change his mind, but they were not surprised at all.
Since this child came to the Shao family, everything he has done has been just like what a member of the Shao family does.
To be precise, he resembles both Shao Muyan and Chairman Shao.
That maturity beyond his years, that composure and domineering presence, naturally possessed a kind of persuasive power. No wonder Shao Min was able to spot him at a glance among the many children in the orphanage and pick him out.
While arranging the room, Shao Muyan said to Yu Yan, "Yunyun has always been a very strong negotiator. Back then, when my sister wanted to adopt him, the director of the orphanage was actually reluctant because Yunyun was so easy for them to take care of. Not only did they not have to worry about taking care of him, but he could also help them take care of other children, and those children all listened to him. In the director's own words, 'This child has such strong leadership skills that even we subconsciously listen to him.'"
Upon hearing this, Yu Yan couldn't help but smile like an aunt.
"Although the directors were reluctant, they knew that letting Yunyun leave the orphanage was the best thing for his future. When my sister found Yunyun, he didn't agree."
Yu Yan suddenly looked up, somewhat surprised. "You didn't agree?"
"right."
Shao Muyan's gaze deepened as he repeated Shao Yun's words, "If I leave, what will happen to these younger brothers and sisters?"
Yu Yanxin felt a sudden pang of sadness.
A child abandoned by his parents, whose future is still uncertain, begins to take on some "responsibilities" at the age of two or three.
Yu Yan looked at Shao Muyan and suddenly remembered when he had just become his apprentice. At that time, Uncle Yan's academic performance at school was already outstanding. His ranking was never in the city, but in the entire province.
His grandfather was strict with him, but he was even tougher on himself. Despite being only a teenager, he could say things like, "If I want to become a top scientific researcher, I'm still far from that level and need to work harder."
"Uncle Yan."
Yu Yan looked at Shao Muyan and suddenly asked very seriously, "Shao Yun, is he really not your child?"
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