Chapter 57: Son, you won’t…
“I came today mainly to see you all. There’s nothing else,” Jiang Youwei said, pulling Jiang Beiyun to his feet.
“I’m sorry to bother you so early in the morning. Seeing that you two little ones are fine, I’m relieved. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now.”
Ji Chengyun quickly put down the steamed bun and chopsticks in his hands. “Uncle Jiang, you’re leaving already?”
Honestly, Ji Chengyun didn’t really want Jiang Youwei and his son to leave just like that. It had been a long time since he had seen these two.
One was a caring elder who took care of him, and the other was a little follower who always used to trail behind him.
“We’re going back now. We won’t stay long.”
Before leaving, Jiang Youwei stood at the doorway, without moving his body, only slightly turning his head. His peripheral vision swept over Ji Chengyun, and he slowly spoke…
“Chengyun, remember! Although your parents are gone, Uncle Jiang will always be your family. If you have any difficulties, feel free to ask Uncle Jiang, understand?”
Ji Chengyun was slightly stunned. He hadn’t expected Uncle Jiang to go this far. He had originally thought it would be great if Uncle Jiang just took a little care of him.
But these words clearly meant that he was willing to be Ji Chengyun’s backing, truly treating him like his own son!
How could such friendship not stir any ripples in Ji Chengyun’s heart?
It wasn’t just Ji Chengyun who was stunned. Even Ji Yunqi, standing beside him, was staring at the tall man at the doorway without blinking.
What’s going on?
Why is it so emotional so early in the morning? It’s really sickening. Next time we meet, I must give this guy a good talking to. Why is a grown man acting so disgusting?
“Okay, I understand, Uncle Jiang.” Ji Chengyun’s eyes softened. Although his parents were still by his side,
But as the saying goes, adversity reveals true friendship. If Uncle Jiang was willing to help and take care of him when he didn’t know the truth, Ji Chengyun would remember this kindness!
…
After Jiang Youwei and his son left, Ji Chengyun suddenly thought of something else.
The thought of Dad meeting that woman sent chills down his spine. If Mom saw her, Dad would probably be lectured again tonight.
“Dad, are you going out later?” Ji Chengyun asked, feeling quite uneasy. At this moment, he hoped his dad’s answer would be yes, so as to avoid a disaster.
Ji Yunqi slowly sat back down at the dining table and picked up the unfinished steamed bun to continue eating…
“I’m not going out. What am I going out for? I don’t have classes in the morning. What am I anxious about?”
Ji Chengyun inwardly cried out that this was not good. They couldn’t let the two meet! Dad, I’m doing this for your own good, why are you so clueless?
“Dad, why don’t you take Mom out for a walk later in the morning? Come back at noon.”
Ji Chengyun’s strange words caught Ji Yunqi’s attention.
She was very confused. Why would this kid suddenly want her to go out? She had nothing to do, so why should she go out? She finally had some free time, so she definitely wanted to stay at home.
Why go out and fool around all day when staying at home is so much better?
“Son, what’s wrong with you? Why do you suddenly want your dad to go out?”
Facing Ji Yunqi’s scrutinizing gaze, Ji Chengyun felt cold sweat breaking out all over his back. Could the real reason be told to Dad?
“Dad, it’s just…”
“Stop!” Before Ji Chengyun could finish speaking, Ji Yunqi interrupted him forcefully and then looked at Ji Chengyun with interest, “Son, let Dad guess.”
“You want Dad to go out, and you want to bring Mom along. It must be because there’s something you don’t want Dad to know.”
“Could it be… you’re in love!!!”
Ji Chengyun: …
“Dad, don’t overthink it, okay? If I were in love, would I keep it from you? If I really had a girlfriend, I would definitely tell you directly.”
Ji Yunqi frowned slightly. She felt that things were definitely not that simple. Otherwise, why would this kid want to drive her out for no reason?
“Wait a moment! Son, you don’t mean…!!!”
At this moment, a very terrifying thought reverberated in Ji Yunqi’s mind. She had to ask properly, otherwise, there might be big trouble!
“Dad, what do you want to say?” Ji Chengyun also noticed his dad’s terrified expression and was a little curious about what his dad had guessed from just a few words.
Or perhaps his thoughts had already drifted to the heavens, and he wasn’t here at all.
He didn’t want to hear anything shocking from his dad’s mouth. Hopefully, his dad’s mouth would be a bit more merciful.
“Son! You must remember, you are the only offspring of our family. You can’t be gay, absolutely not!”
Ji Chengyun: …
Ji Chengyun sighed, pushed his dad’s hand off his shoulder, and pressed him back into the chair. His expression was serious…
“Dad, your son’s orientation is very normal. Don’t worry about these things, okay? I’m not gay. I want you to go out because I’m worried about your safety, you know?”
“Ah?” Ji Yunqi scratched his head, not quite understanding. Wasn’t his safety best guaranteed at home? Shouldn’t he be kept inside the house for his safety?
“What’s going on? Why do I feel like you’re hiding something from me?” Ji Yunqi looked at his son suspiciously.
Ji Chengyun didn’t want to drag it out any longer. Telling Dad now should be able to avoid a meeting.
“Dad, Aunt Luo is coming to see me…”
“Holy cow, who?!!!”
Ji Yunqi was a little flustered at this moment. That woman was coming. This was not good news. If she came and ran into his wife, he would be in trouble.
Women’s jealousy was not just for show. She was almost certain that even if she herself did nothing, just the arrival of that woman would cause her wife to severely punish her.
“Dad, it’s Aunt Luo. Do you know another Aunt Luo?”
Ji Yunqi rubbed his temples, his brows furrowed almost together. “Son, why do you think that woman is coming? We have no enmity…”
“Dad, have you forgotten? In the eyes of outsiders, I don’t have a mom or dad. Aunt Luo has had a good relationship with our family over the years, we just don’t interact much anymore. It’s reasonable for her to come and visit me.”
Ji Chengyun understood his father’s concerns, but he was also worried that his father might forget some of the family’s connections. “Dad, when you and Mom had just left, Aunt Luo also wanted to come and see me, but I refused her.”
“Now she must be worried and has chosen to visit.”
Ji Yunqi calmed down. That person had no relationship with him now, so why should he be so afraid? He was now just his son’s “little fan girl.”
Even if his wife saw her, it wouldn’t matter.
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