translator: xiin
Because he’d only hurt his legs, Xiao Baicong’s operation ended very quickly. It took less than two hours, and during this period, the doctor came out to ask Madame Xiao’s opinion on whether or not Xiao Baicong should have an amputated. However, she didn’t get any answer––because her mouth fell open, and she fainted.
Song Xuanhe and Xiao Yuanmu stayed in the hospital ward until Yang Jie told them that Xiao Baicong’s operation was over. At that time, Madame Xiao had also woken up.
She was in a stunned daze as she sat in a chair in the ward, with her housekeeper keeping guard quietly by her side. The atmosphere around them was very solemn.
“Madame.”
Seeing that Song Xuanhe and Xiao Yuanmu were heading over, the housekeeper called out gently, reminding the stunned Madame Xiao to raise her head.
When she saw Xiao Yuanmu, who was standing nearby with Song Xuanhe, Madame Xiao suddenly covered her mouth, got up, and walked over to them quickly. She hugged Xiao Yuanmu and wept bitterly.
After crying for a long time, she finally managed to choke out, “Your little brother… what will he do?”
“He’s still so young, he’s only reached adulthood and it’s the best time for him to move around. He’s lost his legs just like this, what can he do?” Madame Xiao held tightly to Xiao Yuanmu’s arms, her eyes red. She no longer had her usual elegance and indifference, and she showed a mother’s vulnerability without any concealment, “Congcong is still so young, why were the kidnappers so cruel?”
Xiao Yuanmu looked down at this woman whose make-up was still exquisite, but who no longer had any composure. His eyes were calm and indifferent, showing no ripples.
“Why aren’t you sad?” Madame Xiao shook her head, then frowned at Xiao Yuanmu and asked, “Your younger brother has become like this? Why aren’t you sad?”
Song Xuanhe frowned and raised his hand to move Madame Xiao away, but while she looked thin and weak, in fact, she was able to hold onto Xiao Yuanmu’s hand with great strength. She held onto him tightly as she questioned him again.
“Why aren’t you sad?”
Xiao Yuanmu didn’t seem to feel the pain from her hold. His tone was very light, “Keeping him alive was already a very difficult task.”
“Are you hoping that your brother won’t even be able to stay alive?” Madame Xiao’s eyes grew wide as she asked, “That way, the Xiao Family will be yours completely. Is that what you’re thinking in your heart?”
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Xiao Yuanmu’s expression remained unchanged. He nodded indifferently and said, “Take care of the madame.”
The housekeeper nodded respectfully, his face devoid of emotion as he helped Madame Xiao retreat a step.
Madame Xiao also came back to her senses when she heard the housekeeper’s clear but cold words. She looked up at Xiao Yuanmu anxiously, opening her mouth and wanting to explain, but she didn’t know where to start. After starting and stopping a few times, her shoulders collapsed heavily, and her voice sounded like she was holding back tears, “Yuanmu, please forgive mom, your mom… is just feeling too sad.”
Song Xuanhe pulled Xiao Yuanmu behind him. He smiled superficially and said, “Madame Xiao, I’m sorry that your younger son has encountered such misfortune, but what you said to my lover makes me very unhappy. I can understand that you’re too agitated, but I can’t understand you questioning your eldest son because your younger son was injured. You even said such chilling words.”
“I…” Madame Xiao’s mouth moved. She looked at Xiao Yuanmu with eyes that held guilt and pleading, “Yuanmu…”
“Madame Xiao.” Song Xuanhe interrupted her again, “I know that doing this is very impolite to you, but I don’t want you to continue talking to Xiao Yuanmu anymore. Regardless of whether you mind or not, I’m going to take him to the ward now because his leg has just been stitched up, and he needs to recover. Of course, if you still remember about this matter, then I’m sure you wouldn’t mind.”
Song Xuanhe held Xiao Yuanmu’s arm and turned to leave. He’d only taken two steps when he paused, turned his head back, and said, “Do you still remember what I said to you before?”
Madame Xiao was staring at Xiao Yuanmu’s back in a daze. At this time, her attention was pulled back by Song Xuanhe’s voice. She blinked, her expression in a trance.
Song Xuanhe’s eyes were cold. He no longer looked at Madame Xiao and supported Xiao Yuanmu to leave.
When they returned to their ward, Xiao Yuanmu reached out to hold Song Xuanhe’s hand.
“I don’t want to live in the hospital. Can’t I go back and recover?”
“No.” Song Xuanhe pulled his hand away and said, “It’s already very late now. We’ll go back tomorrow morning and sleep here for today first.”
“I don’t like hospitals.” Xiao Yuanmu looked at the bed he was sitting on, his voice clear, “And this bed is too small.”
Song Xuanhe sat down on another bed. He’d already changed his clothes and lay down,”You just have to fit in it for one night. We can go back tomorrow.”
Xiao Yuanmu stared closely at Song Xuanhe’s profile, then stated his request, “I want to sleep with you.”
“No way.” Song Xuanhe glanced at him and saw that his face was a little pale, and there was a trace of unhappiness in his dark eyes. His heart softened, and he frowned as he explained, “Your bed is too small. You’ll bump your wound if we sleep together.”
“Then, let’s go back and sleep.” Xiao Yuanmu said, “I don’t think it’s too troublesome.”
“No way.” Song Xuanhe frowned and refused him again.
Xiao Yuanmu clenched his mouth, his jaw tense. He was just about to speak again when someone knocked on their door.
Yang Jie’s voice sounded out, “Brother Xiao, Young Master Song, you may have to get up.”
Song Xuanhe moved the quilt aside, got up, and opened the door. he asked, “What’s the matter?”
“Xiao Baicong woke up.” Yang Jie’s expression was a bit complicated. He continued, “He learned that his legs had been amputated, and he can’t accept it. The doctor can’t even give him a tranquilizer, and also… he said that Brother Xiao was the one to crush his legs.”
Song Xuanhe’s eyebrows leapt up. Yang Jie continued, “Madame Xiao wants Brother Xiao to go over there.”
“You tell her,” Song Xuanhe’s expression was cold, “Xiao Yuanmu is injured and needs ot rest. If there’s anything to talk about, we can do it tomorrow.”
“I’m afraid that won’t work.” Yang Jie frowned, then whispered, “Madame Xiao isn’t in a much better state than Xiao Baicong right now, and if this matter really reaches Mr. Xiao’s ears, then things will be really bad for Brother Xiao. Right now…”
“Right now, Xiao Yuanmu needs to rest.” Song Xuanhe held the door. His expression was colder than the hospital lights, “Tell her directly that Xiao Yuanmu is asleep.”
“How could he have fallen asleep!”
Madame Xiao’s voice sounded out sharply from the other side of the corridor. Her high-heeled shoes rang out with her steps, the crisp sound growing louder as she neared. They also emphasized her haggard and angry appearance.
“Mister Song, I think that this is our own family business. As Xiao Yuanmu’s mother, I want to ask him a few things. I hope that you can step aside.”
This was the first time that Madame Xiao had shown a cold, almost oppressive expression towards outsiders. She’d lost the elegance and softness of a well-bred lady, and gained the courage of a mother.
It was just that this trace of courage seemed ridiculous to Song Xuanhe.
“Mother.”
Xiao Yuanmu had appeared behind Song Xuanhe at some unknown point in time. He pulled open the door that Song Xuanhe held with one hand, then put his other hand on Song Xuanhe’s arm. He spoke calmly, “You can come in. He can know anything there is to know about me and doesn’t need to leave.”
Madame Xiao looked at her eldest son, who obviously didn’t look to be in good condition, and the anger at the bottom of her eyes dispersed slightly. She nodded, then walked into the ward after Xiao Yuanmu stepped aside.
“Your younger brother said that you were the one who caused his injury.” Madame Xiao got straight to the pint, “I want to know if it’s true.”
Xiao Yuanmu dropped his gaze, his tone very calm, “What did he say?”
“He said that at the time, you two had already run outside, and there was no one following you. However, when it was time to get into the car, you suddenly pushed him out, causing his legs to be crushed by the motorcycle that suddenly rushed out from behind. Then, he had to latch on to the door and refuse to let go in order to not end up left behind.”
Xiao Yuanmu raised his gaze. His emotions couldn’t be read as he asked Madame Xiao very calmly, “Do you believe it?”
Madame Xiao was stunned for a moment. Back when her younger son wailed and told her what had happened, sobbing as he looked at his legs with beautiful, but empty eyes, she’d naturally believed what he’d said. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have gotten so angry that she ordered Yang Jie to call Xiao Yuanmu over immediately, nor would she have charged over without waiting for him to come.
But now, when she saw her older son’s expression, she wasn’t too sure.
Madame Xiao didn’t answer. Xiao Yuanmu’s expression didn’t change, and he remained calm, without showing even a trace of sadness over being questioned by his own mother.
“Then, what happened with Congcong’s legs?”
She’s horrible to Mumu :(( I get that she didn’t raise him- but does she feel no empathy at all?
And look at Xuanhe being so fierce and protective!!
Thanks for the chapter! <3
What an awful mother! Even if someone pushed a bystander into rescuing their son, got them injuried and then even thought they didn’t do enough it would be awful but it’s HER OWN SON! She forced to rescue her other son and later got injuried! She got no good side at all and her motherly feelings are a joke
Agree!! She’s unfit to call herself YuanMu’s mother!! 😤
i just dont understand, if you’re really so unhappy with the results, ask yourself, why you didnt go yourself and instead pushed out someone who you have practically no relation to to save the son you personally raised (since you seem tobe putting so much attention on that part lol
I want to slap slap slap her so bad. How dare she still call herself YuanMu’s mother?! He’s better off without such person as a mother!! (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ Glad XuanHe is there to protect Mumu.
Thank you for the translation!
She’s too inclined to Baicong. Even if he lied, she’ll choose to believe him. And Yuanmu already know how she will react, so he don’t care, but that doesn’t mean that won’t hurt…
Thank god he has Xuanhe by his side : )Thx for the chapter
Can the Xiao family give Mumu a break? Who was responsible for “taking” him back? Who forcibly made a connection to his company by declaring him part of the family? It’s just all too tiring even for me. How so would it be for Mumu himself and Xuanhe? siggghhhh
They expect Yuanmu to save his brother when he is being sent there in exchange for a kidnapping (???)
Guess this is why the Xiao family managed to lose a baby even though they’re supposed to be powerful…
Thanks for the update! 💕
You know what? I’m glad you get to meet your son but Id rather they have just superficial relationship than this shitshow where she’s emotionally manipulating Yanmu. He’s her son if he makes her proud, but whenever her younger son gets in trouble she’s quick to point her fingers towards Yanmu. What’s the point in trying to hold on with the blood relationship? Yeah right. You’re guilty but you don’t do your best to better your connection with Yanmu. It’s like, she’s just relieved that HER EFFORTS in trying to find her son has bore fruit. Too bitter rn for her. Ugh.
Kudos for you, this is really true. Somehow I want to make squad of “Let’s slap Madame Xiao to realize the reality.” because of this.
hi! can i be in the squad? please uwu
No need to ask, grab your pitchforks, I’m arranging the iron bull.
understood. Yes Ma’am
Tsk i really dont like her from the very beginning. Remember how she act towards Xiao Shenglin shows that she is not a good person.
Thanks for the chapter
Xiao Yuanmu clenched his mouth, his jaw tense. in short, MUMU IS SULKING AND POUTING LMAOOOO
lemme run far away from this sick womanb, she’s disgusting enuff I don’t have anymore thing to say to this woman
I bet she would not sad as this if XYM die saving that prick…what a mother
reading a chapter with her in it always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. a horrible mom thoroughly, i get that she feels closer to her youngest son since she raised him since he was born, but is Mumu not her son? then why bother bringing Mumu back if she can’t love him the same way she loves Baicong.. it’s so upsetting
Maybe she really loved her eldest son in her mind that’s why she brought Yanmu back. But when she realized that Yanmu is not quite the son she had in her mind, her illusion shatters. He’s not warm hearted. He wasn’t all over her when they reunited. I get that her love between her sons will never be equal, but the least she could do is try to understand him.. and not see him in a bias way.
then it’s not her eldest son that she loved but rather the idea of him. and maybe mixed with a little “if i bring him back, i can redeem myself” 🙁
Xiao Baicong is truly despicable. In their original lifetime, Xiao Yuanmu was willing to give everything to him just for the feeling of family, but he (XB) had to take that all for granted.
Hence now, when he meet Xiao’s family again, he don’t place any hope toward them. Xiao’s Father maybe only care about business and profit, Xiao Baicong never once look Yuanmu as his brother, and Madame Xiao no matter what happen must be inclined towards Baicong even though Yuanmu said what truly happened. Their family have lost all the chance.
Your son got kidnapped. You ask your long-lost-older son to save him. He’s gone, but when he come back your son is crippled and your long-lost-son is injured too, but you ask him, “this way, you can inherit the family?” (bruh, what the fuck, Madame? This is just showing how much she doesn’t trust Yuanmu despite all of her ‘effort’ to got close to XYM). And when your son told you that your long-lost son is the one who crippled him, you believe it unconditionally. Ha.
And applause for Xiao Baicong for playing all cards perfect fully, well done sir.
(And if I not remember wrongly, Yuanmu once said that his ‘stomach cramp’ is something that his family give to him in the previous life. Truly, i just wanna laugh looking at all of this.)
madame xiao is what I call a SUPER BISH
Actually, she fits my whole dictionary of the bish nicknames so…could also call her very garbage bish She can go die in the garbage bin for all I care. Need to also make sure she eats poop before she dies. Oh and I’mma go break that younger brother’s other limbs 😆🙂 hehehehhehhehehehhehhehehehehehheheheheheeheheheheh
Thank you for the chapters!
M’lady…please 🙄
Thanks for the great translation ♥️
God, what a horrible mother. If Baicong said anything like the earth is flat, she’d believe him in a heartbeat. I hope Yuanmu just doesn’t associate with her anymore; call her Mrs. Xiao again because he does not deserve to be his mother!
I HATE HER SOOOOO FCKING MUCH!!!
Anyway, thanks for the chapter
In the past I would have maybe givin her a chance but not anymore….. that’s what the Lil bro gets 🙄
I just hope so much that she just disappeared from Mumu’s life 😪 She’s just a joke at this point.
Thank you for the chapter 😊❤️❤️❤️
man this shit se pulls is too infuriating, at first i could sympathize with her but now it is just her emotionally manipulating yuanmu, like man whenever it is convenient for her she pulls out the mother card.
like ma’am wake up. YOU lost your child! YOU forced him back to the family! YOU made him compete with xiao baicong! YOU forced him the rescue him!
YOU are the one that forces him to do stuff and when he does it’s HIS FAULT?
MAN THIS BITCH NEEDS TO WAKE THE FUCK UP, MAYBE A SLAP WOULD HELP?
OR DO YOU PREFER TO SLEEP FOREVER?
OHHH YEAHH, SPEAK LOUDER SPEAK LOUDERRR
Thanks for the chapter ♥️♥️
She knows that her 2nd son is a little shit and even suspects he orchestrated this whole facade, yet at the same time is willing to sacrifice her eldest. Now that her precious child is crippled, she wants to go and burn all bridges with her eldest son without any forethought. The fact that she keeps trying to play the family card is infuriating!
I pity that woman a little, she hast to bear so mich stress on her own. I just wished she her judgement was a little more impartial.
Thanks for the chapter!
What I cannot come to terms with is that if they hadn’t wanted to treat their son well, why did they announce his existence in the first place. It was not like he had claimed to be a part of the family himself. Especially considering that they had already destroyed any evidence of Yuanmu’s presence in their lives.
Now they involved him in the power struggle he never wanted to be a part of and expect him to magnanimously give up his right as the heir? Why give him even the chance to acqueisisce? Why not just take him in as a son who was an adult and try not to interfere with his work?
I am plenty sure that if they hadn’t been so greedy of the ‘energy source’, Yuanmu probably would have been willing to connect with them. But, alas!
Anyway, thanks for the translation! ❤️❤️
This woman is such a b*tch, i feel so sad for MuMu😭
She’s more of a douchebag than her two-faced younger son!
Thank you for the chapter!
BUT its hypocrite and disgusting of her to say all those hurtful stuffs to mumu n then try to downplay with “u know that mom love you right” thats jus pure emotional manipulation.
Im jus wondering how much the “rebirth mumu” hav gone through when he finally met his family : emotionally manipulating mother n a two-face younger bro *tho i cant say anything abt the father rn
XYM should just peel off the facade and push them down directly. There’s no need to keep playing house with these emotional leeches posing as family imo. He’s advanced the plot to this point, might as well complete his takeover while they’re all down in the ditch. They treated him like shit in his last life, still taking and taking from him in this one but he’s much stronger and well prepared, and love is by his side (though I want to slap SXH for being a wishy-washy clod and thing about leaving him for no good reason at all).
Being apart from her son didn’t teach her to cherish him
She didn’t even asked what happened,
Hehe wonderful mother😕
Anyone would have taken, “it was already very hard to dave him” as that he was relieved that at least he wasn’t dead, even with his future being with a disability, wtf kind of mother is she that she forgot that her own son got injured just to save his life, who would that if they didn’t have the biggest bias in the world. even if you didn’t raise yuanmu how do you dare say that he was the one that did this when he also got pretty serious injuries?? pathetic
so many typos because of how mad i am smh
sometimes i wonder why she even bothered to send XYM she has so little trust in him
This woman is horrible.
Ugh, favoritism, happens to most of us ://
Thanks for the chapter! 💞💞
I REAAAAAALLLY HOPE that XYM will leave Xiao’s clan. No one cares about him there (except Lin and Ranran and maybe Ranran’s father). All of them are hypocrites and just see him as beneficial to expand their influence, and their enterprise. I just want him to be happy. For his career to be more prosperous or maybe be on the top of the “top” so that his achievements will slap them soooooooo hard and show that he can do things and be great on his own (or with SXM.. but that is if he stays 🥹).
I swear Mrs. Xiao’s behavior doesn’t manifest favoritism anymore, it’s something more than favoritism, it’s close to a blind faith to someone you idolize or what (welp, I can’t describe nor choose the best word to describe it as my vocabulary is limited).
This mother…..ayyy shakeshead
I could somewhat sympathise with before before but now it’s just ridiculous.
Thank You for the chapter ♡ฅ(ᐤˊ꒳ฅˋᐤ)