“Um… I didn’t mean to think of you as a pervert.”
Wait! How did she blurt out what was on her mind?
“Pervert? Are you talking about… me?” The man pointed at himself in disbelief, his eyes darkening instantly.
The first person to call him a pervert was her.
The second time, it was still her.
He never expected that even after being so careful this time, she still ended up thinking of him that way.
He couldn’t help but feel a bit defeated.
Meanwhile, Chi Mu, hearing his question, realized she had made yet another mistake and wished she could dig a hole and bury herself.
“Ahhh… No, no, I’m the pervert, I’m the pervert, not you…” She waved her hands frantically in denial, sweating profusely from anxiety, only to realize she had misspoken again. Panicking, she waved her hands even more desperately. “No, no, neither of us is a pervert…”
Chi Mu’s inner thoughts: Ahhh, this is so embarrassing, I might as well just die, wuwu X﹏X
“Tsk, so what kind of pervert are you, then?” Duan Yanxing couldn’t help but chuckle, watching her flustered and even insulting herself in her panic.
“Uh, you… don’t push me, I really didn’t mean to insult you!” She was so anxious she was on the verge of tears. Why was he still laughing?
Seeing her like this, Duan Yanxing felt his previously heavy heart lighten inexplicably, and even a hint of joy appeared between his brows.
Right now, as long as his little girl was happy, anything was fine. Even if she forgot him, it didn’t matter.
As for Chi Yu, as long as his mother was happy, it was only right for him to make a little sacrifice.
As his son, he should possess the same spirit of sacrifice as him.
In a family of three, the mother was the most important!
He should have understood this earlier.
While Duan Yanxing was lost in thought, Chi Mu remained flustered and sweating, looking utterly helpless. “Mr. Duan…”
Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying an inexplicable allure.
“What is it?”
“Did I say something wrong that made you angry? Are you not letting me leave?”
“…”
Duan Yanxing was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled softly. Only then did he realize that his little girl had misunderstood, thinking he was angry and wouldn’t let her go.
Her demeanor reminded him a bit of a little kitten.
He had only helped her fasten her seatbelt, yet she had taken it so completely the wrong way.
“You’re overthinking it.” He ruffled her fluffy little head. “I’ll take you home now.”
With that, he started the engine and drove the sports car out.
At that moment, Chi Mu’s heart finally settled completely.
…
Meanwhile, Lin Yunxin, who was still at the Duan Family Gang, was growing anxious. Ever since the black-clad subordinates mentioned earlier that Wanwan had fainted, there had been no further updates.
So much time had passed, yet there was still no explanation for what had happened.
The interior of the Duan Family Gang was heavily guarded, and not just anyone could enter.
Besides, who knew if there were any traps or mechanisms? If she were to get caught in a hail of bullets, wouldn’t that be a loss for nothing?
Thinking this, Lin Yunxin paced back and forth restlessly in the reception room.
Beside her, Chi Yu, who was already worried about his mother, grew even more agitated seeing his Auntie Yunxin in such a state.
“Auntie Yunxin, stop pacing…”
Lin Yunxin paused mid-step, turned around, and immediately put on a gentle smile, patting Chi Yu’s head. “Chi Yu, be good. Let Auntie Yunxin tell you a story!””Childish, I don’t want to hear it. How is Mom really doing? Is Dad lying to me?” Chi Yu was very clever. Though only three years old, he was quite precocious and not easily fooled by ordinary people.
What he didn’t know was that his father was no ordinary person.
This time, he gained a father but lost his mother—he was probably going to cry himself to death.
…….
Just as Lin Yunxin was about to say something to comfort Chi Yu, several men in black descended from upstairs, led by A Jiang.
“Yun Xin, I’ll take you back. Young Master Chi Yu will be taken care of by a specialist later.”
“What about my mom?” Chi Yu immediately grew anxious upon hearing this, grabbing A Jiang’s clothes to press for answers.
“A Jiang, what exactly is going on? Is Wanwan alright? Let me see her so I can be at ease,” Lin Yunxin asked urgently.
A Jiang pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said, “The situation has changed. Madam has lost her memory and doesn’t remember Young Master Chi Yu anymore. Of course… she also doesn’t remember Master Duan.”
“What?!”
Hearing this, Lin Yunxin and Chi Yu almost shouted in unison.
Especially Chi Yu, whose eyes widened in disbelief.
“Mom doesn’t remember me?”
Upon hearing this, A Jiang straightened up and bowed solemnly to Xiao Chiyu. “I’m sorry, Young Master Chi Yu. Master Duan said that as his son, you must possess a spirit of sacrifice and great endurance.
He will do his best to win your mother back for you. As for when that will happen, it’s hard to say. So, for now, you will live with Master Duan in the Duan Family. Please cooperate and work hard together, and do not let Master Duan’s efforts go to waste.”
“Live with him? No—”
Xiao Chiyu shook his head vigorously, his little face flushed red, his whole body trembling with agitation.
How could this be!
Mom loved him so much—how could she not remember him?
And now he had to live with the man who had hurt Mom!
He refused!
“Uncle Ajiang, where’s my dad? I want to challenge him to a duel right now. He lied to me,” the boy demanded, his demeanor resembling that of a little adult, reminiscent of Master Duan’s imposing presence.
Unfortunately, his youth betrayed him, as the childishness and anger in his tone revealed his emotions.
A Jiang’s face stiffened slightly. After a long pause, he slowly replied, “Um… Young Master Chi Yu, Master Duan is currently too busy to duel with you. He has taken Madam home. Perhaps… you could go upstairs to rest and challenge him later when he returns?”
“I’m not going upstairs,” Chi Yu said stubbornly, his temper flaring.
A Jiang’s lips twitched as he continued to coax, “Young Master Chi Yu… Master Duan is also thinking of your best interests.”
“I don’t need it.”
As the two stood at an impasse, Lin Yunxin couldn’t help but interrupt them. “Alright, enough arguing. A Jiang, what exactly is going on? I just want to know if Wanwan is alright. That’s the most important thing.”
“Don’t worry, she’s fine. In fact, she’s in even better condition. She just forgot everything related to Master Duan, including Young Master Chi Yu,” A Jiang replied succinctly, which only made Xiao Chiyu angrier.
“Why am I related to him? I don’t want to be,” he snapped, his anger flaring up even more.
“Whether you want it or not, it doesn’t matter. He’s your father. Without him, there would be no you. You have no choice.”
“You…”These words made Xiao Chiyu even sadder. He had to accept the fact that his mother had forgotten him and still live with her.
“Alright, Qinglong, take the young master upstairs to rest first.” Seeing the child throwing a tantrum, A Jiang had no choice but to instruct his subordinate beside him to take him upstairs, where the servants would comfort him.
As for Lin Yunxin, he was sent back first.
On the way, Duan Yanxing also instructed the two of them to gather Chi Yu’s belongings, advising them not to overwhelm Chi Mu with too much stimulation in a single day.
Until Lin Yunxin arrived at the apartment in the rain.
The absurdity of this night finally came to an end.
…