Chapter 138 Uncle and Uncle
On a weekend afternoon, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng appeared at the entrance of Yunshen Pavilion carrying large and small bags of snacks and toys.
Lan Sizhui heard the doorbell ring and ran to open it. Seeing the two people outside, his eyes lit up instantly: "Uncle! Uncle!"
"Si Zhui." Xie Lian smiled and ruffled his hair, handing him the snacks in his hand. "I brought this for you."
Hua Cheng also handed Si Zhui a beautifully packaged toy box. Although his tone was calm, there was a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "I bought you the robot you said you wanted last time."
"Thank you, uncle! Thank you, uncle!" Si Zhui smiled with his eyes curved. He took the things and ran into the house. "Daddy! Father! Uncle and uncle are here!"
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji walked out of the living room and smiled when they saw them.
“Why are you here?” Wei WuXian asked them to sit down, “You didn’t even tell me in advance.”
"I thought I'd give you a surprise." Xie Lian sat down, his eyes fixed on Si Zhui. He watched him excitedly unpacking his toys, a gentle smile on his face. "This kid is becoming more and more sensible."
Hua Cheng sat next to Xie Lian, his eyes swept over Wei Wuxian, and his brows frowned almost imperceptibly - he could feel that the spiritual power in Wei Wuxian's body was more disordered than last time, but it was only because of the drug that it was forcibly suppressed that he looked no different from an ordinary person.
After Sizhui finished unpacking the toy, he ran to Xie Lian with the robot and showed it off like a treasure: "Look, uncle, this robot can dance!"
"Really? That's amazing." Xie Lian cooperated with his eyes wide open, patiently watching his demonstration, occasionally exclaiming in amazement, "Si Zhui really knows how to play."
Huacheng also leaned over to take a look, and when Sizhui made a mistake, he even reached out to help. His movements were not very skillful, but they showed rare patience.
Wei Wuxian sat aside, watching their interaction, feeling warm inside. Xie Lian and Hua Cheng were truly kind to Si Zhui, their doting wasn't fake.
Lan Wangji also saw it and felt even more grateful to these two "brothers" and "brother-in-law".
Sizhui played for a while, then pulled Xie Lian aside to tell him about his experiences in Heaven. Xie Lian picked out some interesting and non-scary stories to tell him, such as how a certain priest's palace was occupied by a psionic butterfly, or how the Rain Master's vegetables had a bountiful harvest... Sizhui's eyes lit up, filled with longing.
"Uncle, is it really that much fun to go to heaven?"
"Yes, there are many interesting places." Xie Lian said with a smile, "When you grow up a little bit, I'll take you there when I have the chance."
"Great!" Sizhui cheered.
Looking at the child's innocent appearance, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng looked at each other, and a trace of barely perceptible heartache flashed across their eyes.
This child is really well-behaved and sensible, but precisely because he is too sensible, he didn't notice anything.
He didn't know that his beloved father was relying on drugs to stay with him; he didn't know how much Wei Wuxian's struggle and expectation were hidden in the words "wait until you grow up"; he didn't know that his uncle and his great uncle, who were smiling gently at this moment, were worried about his father.
Wei Wuxian, the silly brother, took all the pain on himself, just to maintain a "healthy" father image in front of his children. But how long can he hold on?
Xie Lian looked at Wei Wuxian, who was whispering with Lan Wangji not far away. He had a smile on his face, but the lingering fatigue between his brows could not be hidden from those close to him.
Hua Cheng also noticed it. He reached out and held Xie Lian's hand, his fingertips conveying silent comfort.
That's all.
At least at this moment, the child is happy and Wei Wuxian is satisfied.
It’s better not to let children know some things for the time being.
"Si Zhui," Hua Cheng suddenly spoke, pulling out a small amulet from his pocket and handing it to Si Zhui, "This is for you. Wear it to keep you safe."
"Thank you, uncle!" Si Zhui quickly took it and put it around his neck carefully.
When Wei Wuxian saw the amulet, a hint of warmth flashed in his eyes. He knew that it was refined by Huacheng using his own spiritual power. Although it could not cure illnesses, it could warn Sizhui when he was in danger.
"You guys spoil him too much." Wei Wuxian said with a smile.
"Children should be spoiled." Xie Lian looked at him seriously, "Besides, he is your child."
Wei Wuxian felt so warm inside that he was speechless.
As the sun sets, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng prepare to leave. Si Zhui, holding the robot, reluctantly walks them to the door: "Uncle, uncle, will you come again next time?"
“Of course.” Xie Lian said with a smile, “When you have a day off, I’ll bring you over to play with us.”
"good!"
After watching the car drive away, Si Zhui ran back to the living room with the robot in his arms and excitedly told Wei Wuxian the interesting story his uncle had just told him.
Wei Wuxian listened patiently, responding from time to time, with a smile on his face so gentle that water could drip out of it.
Lan Wangji stood beside him, looking at the tenderness and hidden fatigue in his eyes, sighed softly, and reached out to hold his hand.
Wei WuXian looked back at him and smiled, "It's okay."
Lan Wangji said nothing, but just squeezed his hand.
Some heartaches don’t need to be expressed out loud, as both parties understand.
As the car drove away, Xie Lian looked out the window at the passing scenery and whispered, "I really hope... Ah Xian can always smile like this."
Hua Cheng held his hand and said firmly, "I will."
Yes.
Even if the road ahead is difficult, they will accompany him and protect him, so that he can see more of the warmth of this world and hear more of the children's laughter.
Because this is something Wei Wuxian wants to protect with all his strength.
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