Chapter 94 Master Shao May Have Something Wrong
Mrs. Xiang could tell that Xiang Jingheng still harbored feelings for Yu Yan and was quite nostalgic about her.
But these are common problems for men. His father was the same; he still had lingering ties with his ex-wife. He would get involved in every relationship other men had, and he himself was still having affairs.
Who does he really love? It seems like he loves everyone.
But he didn't love anyone that much... In the end, he loved himself the most.
Mrs. Xiang snorted coldly, "I've heard that Yu Yan and the third master of the Shao family have something going on, and they're even living together. Just now, Miss Shao brought her son to accompany Yu Yan. The rumors are probably true."
She frowned. "The Shao family is really something else. They know Yu Yan was once our Xiang family's daughter-in-law, yet they don't even try to be discreet. They really don't give us any face. We don't want her, but they treat her like a hot commodity. A divorced woman who's already had a child, and the Shao family really doesn't mind. Maybe there's something wrong with Third Master Shao, otherwise why isn't he married yet in his thirties?"
"mom!"
As she continued speaking, things got increasingly out of line. Xiang Jingheng frowned and interrupted Xiang Tai, saying, "Watch your words."
Mrs. Xiang pursed her lips, thinking of the Shao family's background.
"Then tell me, is what I said reasonable or not?"
Xiang Jingheng's head was buzzing from his mother's nagging, and he felt as if the air had become murky. He now understood why his father always went out and didn't want to stay at home.
It's really difficult for a couple to live together when their cognitive levels are not on the same level.
When she was young, my mother was able to keep my father in check because of her looks and figure. Now that she's older, the "vase" has lost its advantage, leaving only an empty brain.
...But he also said these words to Master Shao.
Although it wasn't said to be that harsh, the meaning was roughly the same.
The dignified Master Shao could marry any woman he wanted, so why was he fixated on his ex-wife?
But Xiang Jingheng knew even better that, in a true sense, the Shao family and the Yu family were the same as the Xiang family and the Gan family—they were old friends, having been close since their parents' generation.
Although Yu Yan and Shao Muyan were not childhood sweethearts, they knew each other well and were practically family.
The last meal with Master Shao ended badly, but Xiang Jingheng could tell that the Shao family didn't mind that Yu Yan was divorced at all. Both Miss Shao and Master Shao were very protective of Yu Yan.
As for Shao Muyan, needless to say... his injuries are the best proof of that.
Men, after all, are competitive.
It's true that Xiang Jingheng wants to win Yu Yan back, and it's also true that he doesn't want her to be with Shao Muyan.
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Yu Yan was in meetings for a week, and Shao Muyan was locked up for a few days. Both of them, who were not fat to begin with, lost even more weight.
They both wanted to cook something delicious for each other that night to nourish the other person.
Si Nan arrived just in time for lunch and brought two roast ducks to visit his teacher.
He originally planned to pick up his teacher from prison, but Shao Muyan was not there, so all the work in the lab fell on his shoulders. He also had to cover for his teacher's classes. He wished he could be split into several pieces to do everything.
"I also need to replenish my energy."
Si Nan looked at Yu Yan, but spoke to Shao Muyan, "I've been so worried these past few days that I can't eat or sleep, and I've even lost weight."
Yu Yan was making small pancakes in a frying pan when she heard this and looked up at Si Nan, who was peeling scallions.
I was going to agree, but I really can't see where she's lost weight.
"Come here, let me take a look."
Wearing disposable gloves, Shao Muyan held a knife and roasted duck. Just as he raised his hand towards Si Nan, Si Nan immediately raised his hand and said, "Teacher, please put the knife down before you speak."
So cowardly...
Yu Yan and Shao Muyan both chuckled.
Si Nan continued peeling the scallions, quietly moving closer to Yu Yan and whispering, "The way you're doing now, and the way you and your teacher have such a good understanding, does really remind you of your teacher's wife."
Yu Yan paused in her pancake-making, widened her eyes, and elbowed him, saying, "Don't talk nonsense."
Shao Muyan had his back to them, as if he hadn't heard them.
But a silent smile appeared on his lips.
Si Nan stayed for dinner that night.
Besides roast duck, Yu Yan stewed leg bones and made seafood dumpling soup, while Shao Muyan stir-fried two dishes and mixed another.
A whole pot of glutinous rice was steamed, and not a single grain was left; it was all devoured by Master Shao and Si Nan.
I'm so confused by the smell!
After finishing their meal, the workaholics started working again.
When Si Nan learned that his teacher had finished a paper during the few days he was away, he was already incredibly impressed. After reading the manuscript edited by Yu Yan, he was so excited that he knelt down before Shao Muyan.
"Teacher...!" He was so excited that he couldn't say a word.
Shao Muyan raised an eyebrow, looking at him with amusement. "What, you want me to add your name to the paper?"
No, it's not.
Si Nan quickly stood up, "I just wanted to express my admiration and respect for you! You're amazing!"
Such forward-looking papers can provide concrete directions for current researchers, serving as guiding lights, and their publication is a significant and impactful document that shakes the academic community.
All of this is the result of many years of experience and constant reflection, and he is far from achieving it.
"I really want to hug you and give you a kiss!" Si Nan looked at Shao Muyan with his bright, piercing eyes.
Shao Mushi and Shao Yun sat on the sofa watching the commotion.
Shao Muyan frowned. "Stop messing around. If you're itching for a beating, just say so."
"I'm not kidding, I'm serious!" Si Nan was afraid that the teacher would misunderstand that he was exaggerating, so he turned to Yu Yan for approval, "Yu Yan, tell me, after you read the paper, don't you want to hug and kiss the teacher?"
Yu Yan made no attempt to hide her admiration for Uncle Yan, nodding frankly and readily, "Yes."
"..." Shao Muyan was taken aback.
Si Nan shouted, "See! I told you so!"
Shao Muyan glanced at his loud and boisterous eldest disciple and said even more bluntly, "Yu Yan can do it, but you can't."
Si Nan: "..."
—
This busy work lasted until late at night.
Si Nan also lived in the family compound. He said goodnight and went back home. Shao Mushi had been unable to stay up for two hours and went to sleep in the guest room.
Shao Yun was used to sleeping with Shao Muyan, and he hadn't seen his uncle for several days and missed him terribly.
The child may not say it, but everyone can sense it.
Shao Muyan picked up Shao Yun, who was asleep on the sofa. Shao Yun rubbed his eyes and mumbled, "Uncle, are you all done with your work?"
"Um."
Shao Muyan supported his bottom and patted the back of his head. "Go back to your room to sleep. Do you want to take a shower?"
Shao Yun nodded, "Yes, I need to wash."
"good."
Shao Muyan and Yu Yan exchanged a glance. Yu Yan smiled, knowing that both uncle and nephew were somewhat obsessive about cleanliness.
"You're a Virgo, so please be understanding," Shao Muyan said to Yu Yan with a smile.
Yu Yan was somewhat surprised and asked as she went upstairs, "Is Yunyun also a Virgo?"
"Yes, we share the same birthday."
Yu Yan turned around: "Was Yunyun also born on September 9th?"
Now it was Shao Muyan's turn to be surprised. Holding Shao Yun, she stood in the corridor and looked at Yu Yan with shining eyes, "You remember my birthday?"
"Remember."
Yu Yan smiled and said, "When you were little, Aunt Qiu would make a cake for you every time it was your birthday, and I would always get a piece."
Shao Muyan smiled and reached out to tap her forehead. "So you remembered the cake."
Seeing the still-protruding bump on her forehead, her smile vanished.
"I'll apply some more medicine to you after you take a shower, otherwise it will swell up again tomorrow."
As soon as Shao Muyan finished speaking, Shao Yun said, "And the knees. Auntie's knees are injured too."
He kept this matter on his mind.
Upon hearing this, Shao Muyan's expression changed. He put Shao Yun down and squatted down with his tall frame, saying, "Let me see."
"It's nothing, I just bumped into something." Unable to withstand Shao Muyan's gaze, Yu Yan had no choice but to roll up her trouser leg.
This gesture startled both Shao Muyan and Shao Yun.
Why is it so purple?
Shao Muyan's brows furrowed. "What happened? Who pushed you?"
Before Yu Yan could speak, Shao Muyan suddenly thought of something, and his expression changed again.
"You went to the hospital to see Xiang Jingheng?"
Yu Yan's heart tightened, and she suddenly remembered the message Uncle Yan had asked Director Wen to convey: "You are not allowed to go"... It was all over.
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