LonelinessChapter 25.2

Yuan Yuan burned with anger and was about to open his mouth when he heard Mother Yuan speaking unhurriedly.

“Every child is different. There’s our Yuan Yuan who caused worry and there’s Dong Dong who’s so obedient.” Mother Yuan smiled and patted Yuan Yuan, who was beside her. “This boy has been causing trouble since he was a child. He was flippant and bursting with self-confidence, so I can’t praise more him now even if I wanted to. We had to implement repressive education, if not, there would be unruly behaviour almost every day. On the other hand, children like Dong Dong are modest and self-aware. Even if he were to receive three hundred praises a day, he would remain grounded. If such a good boy were to become as flippant as Yuan Yuan, and liked to cause trouble, I wouldn’t be able to stand it. Moreover, Dong Dong gets along with us quite well and he’s especially able to converse with his Dad. Look at this dish and that one as well. Dong Dong had learned how to prepare them from his Dad. Oh, it’s getting better and better. Try it quickly. What’s good about liquor? Eat, eat. It’s an authentic, Chinese meal. Such delicious food would be hard to find when eating out.” jwLEui

Mother Yuan finished speaking and stood up enthusiastically to refill Mother Chen and Uncle Xu’s bowl with food. Although Mother Chen smiled and said thank you, her expression was visibly stiff.

Mother Yuan had used “Dong Dong” and “his Dad” when speaking. It was obvious that the relationship between Chen Dong Lan and the two elders had already become close. If he called Father Yuan “Dad”, it implied that he called Mother Yuan “Mom”.

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Mother Chen’s face was pale as if she had suffered a blow.

Yuan Yuan gave Mother Yuan a look and secretly stuck a thumb up. Mother Yuan calmly picked up her glass and slowly sipped it. 8CfERq

After the meal, they sat together again to watch the Chinese New Year gala. The programme was extremely boring. The few elders were either not paying attention or nodding off repeatedly. Hence, Yuan Yuan suggested sending Mother Chen and Uncle Xu back to the hotel.

This time, the elders were all unwilling to stay in their children’s house. This suited Yuan Yuan. During the special moment on the night of Chinese New Year’s eve, he wanted to do something special with Chen Dong Lan. With elders in the house, they couldn’t be too unrestrained. But after a busy year, isn’t this just the time to be unrestrained? He had already planned just what to do.

When they left, Chen Dong Lan was the one driving. Yuan Yuan sat in the passenger seat to guide him. With Yuan Yuan at his side, Chen Dong Lan seemed as if he had transformed into someone else. Yuan Yuan didn’t have to give many pointers, but he was still able to drive steadily and even parking of the car was very smooth.

“That’s how he is. When I sit beside him, he drives very well.” Chen Dong Lan executed a perfect reverse park, then subconsciously looked over at Yuan Yuan, as if he was asking for praise.

If not for Mother Chen and Uncle Xu spoiling the fun, Yuan Yuan would definitely have moved closer and engaged in some raunchiness while praising him.

After the four of them got out of the car, Yuan Yuan and Chen Dong Lan walked them to the lift. Uncle Xu said, “This is far enough. You should go back early to rest.”

Yuan Yuan acknowledged him while Chen Dong Lan nodded. “Mom, Uncle Xu, rest well. If there’s anything you want to enjoy or eat tomorrow, let me know. I’ll come over earlier to pick you up.”

According to the plan, Mother Chen and Uncle Xu were here for a total of three days: have a meal together on Chinese New Year’s eve, enjoy the city on the first and second day of Chinese New Year, and then fly back on the second night of Chinese New Year. Dqr9io

“We’ll entertain ourselves.” Mother Chen said instead. “You don’t have to accompany us.”

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“Xiao Yuan is nice and treats you well. You have to live well together. Most of the time, I’m not at your side. You need to take care of yourself. As for me, you don’t have to worry. I have your Uncle Xu and Xiao De. Just live your life well, live it blissfully…”

She had said a lot, so revealing and such pleasant words, but Chen Dong Lan only nodded.

All he said was, “Okay.” 5LFXtK

Mother Chen didn’t say anything else and walked briskly with Uncle Xu into the lift.

Just as the lift doors were about to shut completely, Yuan Yuan vaguely saw Mother Chen turn her back, her shoulders seemingly shaking in a sob.

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Outside the lift, Chen Dong Lan turned to leave without the least bit of reluctance. After being together with him for so long, Yuan Yuan could tell that Chen Dong Lan wasn’t the slightest bit upset or reluctant.

Yuan Yuan sighed. EuSsOf

So be it.

It was even possible for a biological mother and son pair to not be fated.

For their return trip, it was still Chen Dong Lan driving. They passed a square and saw a group of people selling roses. He had to buy a bouquet for Mother Yuan regardless of how difficult it was to stop the car there.

“In our family, Mom is the only female.” Chen Dong Lan said confidently. “She’ll be happy to receive it.” KaGlvS

After searching for some time, they couldn’t find a parking spot, so they could only move to one side for Chen Dong Lan to alight and buy the flowers while Yuan Yuan took over the driving and went to make a round before coming back to pick up Chen Dong Lan. When he came back, Chen Dong Lan was not only hugging a large bouquet of roses, but he also held a smaller bouquet of eleven tied together. Surrounding it was a circle of white Baby’s Breath adorning the bouquet, with flashy bouquet paper and lace ribbons. It was obviously not for Mother Yuan.

Chen Dong Lan put the large bouquet of flowers into the boot and brought the small bouquet with him as he sat in the passenger seat. He gave the flowers to Yuan Yuan, his actions very jerky. “Yuan Yuan, Happy Chinese New Year.”

Yuan Yuan held the steering wheel while stepping on the accelerator and felt that he was absolutely adorable. Yuan Yuan had previously thought that Chen Dong Lan was someone who would never learn about romance, but after Chen Dong Lan got together with him, he spent a lot of time learning how to date.

Regardless, due to his lack of romantic cells, what he did often seemed clumsy or untimely. Just like now, he bought a bouquet of unsophisticated flowers and didn’t think to hide it in the boot, choosing this moment to give it to Yuan Yuan who was driving on a road that they couldn’t stop on. pi9Qb3

“Why did you buy eleven flowers?” Yuan Yuan simply couldn’t contain his laugh.

Chen Dong Lan said sincerely, “Because the boss said eleven flowers signified forever.”

Even for a simple romantic line such as “forever”, he had said it so stiffly. This was surely someone who was very unromantic. How could someone like that manage to understand something like a secret love?

To Yuan Yuan, Chen Dong Lan silently loving him for so many years, was the biggest romantic gesture that Chen Dong Lan could give to him. 40nU9H

Yuan Yuan couldn’t help but tease him. “Does my Dong Dong love me so much?”

After a pause, Chen Dong Lan’s ears were both red. He pretended to fiddle with the flower bouquet, then responded, “Yes.”

They gave the flowers to Mother Yuan when they got home. Mother Yuan didn’t say anything but Yuan Yuan and Father Yuan could see that she was very happy.

When it was time to send Father and Mother Yuan back to their hotel, Chen Dong Lan wanted to drive. But Yuan Yuan saw that it was late and felt that he would drive too slowly, possibly causing them only arrive home after midnight. Regardless of what he said, he wasn’t allowed to drive and instead was sent to the backseat to sit with Mother Yuan. I2BVkS

During the journey, the family started by criticising the Chinese New Year gala. Following that, Mother Yuan remembered what Mother Chen said that day and asked Chen Dong Lan, “Does your mother always nag you that way?”

Chen Dong Lan didn’t understand. “Nag me in what way?”

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Mother Yuan admonished him, “She said you’re bad and you just went with it? You have to argue with her. There are some things that she’s wrong about, not that you have done wrong. How can you just accept everything?”

Chen Dong Lan thought for a while but still felt at fault. “Yes, there are some things that aren’t like what she thinks, but it’s because she doesn’t understand. I have never explained it to her either.” MdAF91

Recalling what happened that night, Mother Yuan felt a little angry. “Correct, the two of you don’t interact much. She should have just let it go after speaking and listening.”

Chen Dong Lan nodded in agreement.

Mother Yuan let out an exasperated laugh. “I said that you shouldn’t pay attention to your mother’s words, and you nod?”

Chen Dong Lan was slightly taken aback and didn’t know how to respond. After holding back for a while, he said shyly, “Because she doesn’t understand me, there are some things I shouldn’t listen to. But, Mom, I’ll definitely listen to your words.” P0NG1r

Mother Yuan loved putting on airs, her method of raising her son was with an iron fist. When it came to Chen Dong Lan, she managed to find some tenderness.

“Yes, you’re a good boy.” She reached out to pat Chen Dong Lan on the back of his hand.

The hotel that Father and Mother Yuan were staying at was slightly far. With Yuan Yuan’s steady driving and the slight vibrations of the car, Chen Dong Lan chatted with Mother Yuan while resting against the car window and fell asleep. He had been tense for the entire day about receiving Mother Chen and Uncle Xu. Now that he had sent them off, he should be tired.

Since they were only sending people off, Chen Dong Lan didn’t wear thick outerwear when they left the house. There was sufficient heat in the car, but his body tended to be cooler. In his sleep, he subconsciously hugged himself and curled up his body slightly. uFYXdL

At a red light, Yuan Yuan looked in the rearview mirror and saw Mother Yuan separate a cushion to become a thin blanket, carefully covering Chen Dong Lan.

“Sigh, how could anyone bear to…”

Mother Yuan looked at Chen Dong Lan while muttering to herself. She lifted her head to see Yuan Yuan and Father Yuan peeking at her from the front, with smiles on their faces.

Unable to stop herself, Mother Yuan shot daggers at the father-son pair. lRfL7r

This is where the chapter ends. Apologies for any errors as it is completely unedited.