Chapter 93 I Want to Go Back to See My Mother
"Here you go," Mu Yan returned carrying two bowls of takeout beef offal, handing one of the steaming bowls of radish stewed with beef offal to He Fan. "It's a bit hot, be careful, blow on it. The person in front of me got burned after buying it, they probably even got blisters."
He Fan opened the plastic lid, and the rich aroma of white radish mixed with the fragrance of beef, star anise and peppercorns filled his nostrils. He took a deep breath: "It smells so good, it smells delicious. It's good that Brother Xiao Yan spotted it, otherwise we would have had to go eat the pizza we had at noon. That was really awful. It's such a waste that wheat and pig were made into that kind of pizza."
Mu Yan couldn't help but laugh when he heard him say that. He opened his own plate of beef offal, picked up a piece, and blew on it.
“Oh right, bro, it seems like Lu Chong called you just now,” He Fan said, as if he had only just remembered what had happened. “He said Tangyuan chewed up the doghouse, probably because he misses you. Let’s go back as soon as we finish eating.”
".......I've connected it for you, are you alright?" He Fan thought for a moment and then asked.
"Of course it's alright," Mu Yan said with a smile, "but we should have gone back anyway."
Although they could smell the radishes from afar, there were actually only a few pieces of white radish when they bought them. Mu Yan complained under his breath. Seeing this, He Fan quickly put the radish from his bowl into Mu Yan's bowl.
Mu Yan didn't actually mean that. He lowered his head and smiled a little shyly, his eyes curving slightly.
"Brother likes to eat it. I'll make it for you next time you come to my house."
"...I'm just a little hungry, and the smell is making me really hungry," Mu Yan explained softly. "No need to bother."
He Fan smiled and didn't insist any further. Anyway, he could make a lot of delicious food for Mu Yan, so it didn't matter if he missed one more thing.
The beef offal tasted pretty good; at least it didn't have the strange taste that's typical of Chinese food in Country A.
He and He Fan arrived here in the morning and went to play some other activities first.
This is the third largest amusement park in Country A, with the country's largest Ferris wheel and third largest roller coaster. The weather is nice today, and there are an unusually large number of tourists.
He Fan had booked the Ferris wheel ride in advance for the evening, saying that they could enjoy the night view from the Ferris wheel when it went up to a higher point.
As night fell, the two boarded the Ferris wheel. Just as the Ferris wheel began to rise, fireworks burst in the sky without prior notice. Mu Yan looked at the fireworks outside the window, but He Fan kept watching him.
As the Ferris wheel rose higher, they got closer and closer to the fireworks. When it reached its highest point, He Fan pressed the shutter.
Mu Yan heard the click of the camera shutter and turned around to see that He Fan had taken another picture.
Mu Yan muttered, "Why didn't you tell me beforehand?" He Fan smiled and said, "This way it looks more natural and beautiful. I'll print it out for you when we get back."
"My brother is good-looking, he looks good no matter how he's photographed."
He Fan didn't watch the fireworks or the city's night view; he just stared intently at Mu Yan with a quiet and warm gaze. Mu Yan's face flushed slightly under his gaze, but he was too embarrassed to tell him to stop looking.
The fireworks stopped just as they landed. Having done a lot of exercise, they had eaten dinner around 5 PM and were now a bit hungry again.
Mu Yan told He Fan to wait on the bench with his camera and his bag while he went to buy two servings of beef offal that smelled delicious from afar.
Now, even the finest delicacies can't compare to these two steaming bowls of beef offal in front of him. Mu Yan, who was starving, buried his head in his food, while He Fan couldn't help but look at his eyes and brows, which were steaming in the heat.
"Brother, do you remember? There used to be a pretty good beef offal place on the food street behind University A, but it seems to have closed down after I came here for a few months."
"That place," Mu Yan said with a slight pout, "that place is so expensive, and the portions are small. They also won't let you put in too much chili, saying that chili costs money too. Han Xiao even had a fight with the owner before you came."
"Really? Han Ge actually argues with people other than his girlfriend? He's such an introverted person. No wonder that shop couldn't stay in business," He Fan chimed in.
The two ate and chatted like any ordinary young couple. They quickly finished their two servings of beef offal and then followed the flow of people toward the exit.
The fireworks show had just ended, and the area near the amusement park exit was a bit crowded. He Fan put his arm around Mu Yan's shoulder to protect him from being pushed by the crowd.
Mu Yan is a beta, and he is rarely treated like an omega who needs to be taken care of. Male alphas and male betas are not a common couple. He Fan and Mu Yan's intimate behavior drew curious glances from many people, though not out of malice.
He felt a little uncomfortable and turned his head slightly to look at He Fan.
He didn't ask any questions, so He Fan remained silent, only raising an eyebrow slightly and then curving his lips into a gentle, almost imperceptible smile.
I like my brother, and it's my duty to take care of him.
Before He Fan could even speak, Mu Yan already felt his ears getting hot. For some reason, He Fan always made him feel embarrassed so easily.
Even though he was two years older than He Fan, Mu Yan could still be easily charmed by his little tricks.
Perhaps it wasn't because of his methods, but simply because he was He Fan.
He Fan escorted him to the villa entrance and said he wouldn't go upstairs. Mu Yan didn't insist and quietly said, "See you next time."
Mu Yan pushed open the door. The villa was warmly lit, and the living room had been cleaned by Lu Chong. Tangyuan also had a slightly larger new doghouse.
Tangyuan pounced on him and rubbed against his calf, her wet nose nuzzling against his palm.
Lu Chong stood up from the sofa, his expression somewhat grave.
“Yan Yan, you’re back,” Lu Chong looked up at him, paused, and said, “I have something very important to tell you.”
During his time in Country A, Lu Chong knew that Mu Yan disliked him, so he wisely avoided getting close to him and rarely spoke to him. Mu Yan knew that Lu Chong probably had something important to do, so after hesitating for a moment, he went over and sat down on the sofa next to him.
"What I'm about to say might be a bit sudden, but I think... it's a good thing."
“I remember you have some heart problems,” Lu Chong poured him a glass of warm water and handed it to him. “Drink some hot water first, and prepare yourself mentally.”
Mu Yan paused slightly, and tightened his grip on the cup a little.
If Lu Chong hadn't reminded him, things might have been fine, but his reminder only made Mu Yan's heart beat even faster.
For him right now, there wasn't much good news. He had a vague guess, and subconsciously touched his chest, feeling a bit nervous, but also an involuntary glimmer of hope.
A few minutes later, his heartbeat finally calmed down a bit. He looked up at Lu Chong and said, "I'm ready."
Lu Chong nodded and slowly began to speak.
“I met with a former business partner today. He works in medical devices and has connections in hospitals.” Lu Chong said calmly while subtly observing Mu Yan’s expression, afraid that he might suddenly have a breakdown. “Case studies and kidney donors in Country A and China are not normally shared. But I asked him beforehand to see if he could help your mother find a suitable kidney donor.”
Mu Yan tensed up instantly, his heart pounding as if a little rabbit was about to jump out of his chest.
"Today he told me that he had received news that they had found a highly compatible kidney donor, and the donor had agreed to donate."
Lu Chong looked at him and spoke very slowly, almost pausing each word so that he could hear clearly.
Mu Yan stared at him blankly, as if completely stunned.
The first sensation was angina caused by excessive emotional fluctuations. After that marking incident, Mu Yan would experience this physiological reaction whenever he was emotionally agitated.
But the next second, a joy that almost overwhelmed his physical pain completely overwhelmed him.
He stood there, barely noticing when his heart stopped hurting.
Lu Chong watched him nervously, afraid that he would suddenly have a seizure, but Mu Yan just sat there, his chest heaving violently.
It felt like an eternity had passed, like a butterfly that had been perched on a leaf for a long time. Mu Yan's eyelashes finally trembled, and tears of joy finally streamed down his face.
The little dumpling at his feet couldn't understand that tears could express more than just sadness. When it saw its owner crying, it rushed over, wagging its tail and barking.
The three-month-old puppy couldn't understand the situation. It probably thought its owner was crying because he had chewed up its doghouse and it didn't have money to buy a new one. Not knowing how to comfort Mu Yan, it could only roll around on the carpet with its belly exposed and its front paws outstretched, trying to cheer Mu Yan up.
Looking at its comical and adorable appearance, Mu Yan couldn't help but burst out laughing while crying, and picked it up from the ground.
"It's not because you destroyed the house... I just couldn't help it... I was so happy..."
"Mom is finally saved! I'm so happy... I'll take you to see Grandma next time."
Mu Yan hadn't cried in a long time.
After their reunion, Lu Chong almost never saw him cry. When he was almost caught by Shang Qiyue's men, when he couldn't find a suitable job and was persuaded by Lu Chong to attend a language class first, and when he was not used to life here, he didn't shed a single tear.
Mu Yan has never liked to cry. He is a very strong person, and he has overcome even the most difficult and painful days by himself.
Lu Chong knew better than anyone how good, how strong, and how brave he was.
Seeing Mu Yan cry, he also wanted to shed tears.
Whether it's because of sadness or happiness.
"Lu Chong, thank you... thank you so much..."
No gift in the world could compare to Mu Yan's words of gratitude. Lu Chong should have been happy, but seeing Mu Yan's tears, he felt a pang of sadness and wanted to cry as well.
He should have contacted the people here sooner.
He should have relieved Mu Yan of this burden sooner, cured his mother's illness sooner, and made him happy sooner.
If he had come earlier, he would now have a place rightfully standing next to Mu Yan.
"But then," Mu Yan said, choking back tears, "when is the surgery? I want to go back to see my mother..."
"Yan Yan, don't cry. The transplant surgery is very mature now. Plus, we will find the best doctor, so there is almost no risk of failure. Because we need to go through the formal coordination process, we need to contact the hospitals in China and confirm your mother's medical records. So Shang Qiyue's side... also knows about it."
Mu Yan seemed to have just remembered Shang Qiyue. He felt as if he had been doused with cold water. His hands curled up slightly on his knees, and his fingertips trembled slightly.
Seeing his subconscious reaction, Lu Chong felt heartbroken. He instinctively raised his hand to hug Mu Yan, but quickly withdrew it.
"He... Shang Qiyue just contacted me and said he won't bother you anymore. I don't know if his words are trustworthy, but City A isn't ruled by him alone. I will always send bodyguards to protect you, and even if he tries to force his way in, I will protect you."
Mu Yan had just finished crying and was somewhat speechless. He nodded vigorously to show that he believed in Lu Chong.
"If all goes well, the surgery should be scheduled for three days from now. You can leave tomorrow to go and keep Auntie company. After all, it is a major surgery, and it's normal for her to be nervous. It's good for you to be with her. I originally wanted to go with you, but the donors are leaving the day after tomorrow, so I have to go with them."
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