Free Web NovelChapter 184: Chapter 184: He’s My Uncle
Mu Ran finished drinking the soup and then rubbed Chu Xijin’s head, "You’re really my good baby."
Chu Xijin felt embarrassed.
He was already six years old.
He was no longer a baby.
"Auntie, are you going to visit Sister Manman later?"
"Yes, so I’m rushing with my work now." Mu Ran had made a bold promise to photograph her little niece for a month and couldn’t go back on her word.
But by the time she finished her work, it was already eight o’clock at night. She hurried to take photos. According to the usual progress, she needed to photograph her little niece and chat with her sister-in-law to relieve boredom. She wouldn’t leave until ten and would get home by eleven.
But today, little Manman didn’t make things easy for her aunt and fell asleep early, sleeping soundly. Feng Qikuo was also tired and went to bed at eight-thirty.
Mu Ran had no choice but to leave.
She bought a lot of snacks on the way because she was starving.
After getting home, Mu Ran planned to call Xiao Jin to have some snacks, knocked on the door, and there was no response. freewebnovёl.ƈom
Mu Ran frowned slightly.
She pushed the door open.
The room was empty.
Mu Ran looked at her phone and checked the time; it was half-past nine!
At this time, why wasn’t Xiao Jin at home? Mu Ran walked in, and her gaze landed on a piece of mail.
That handwriting...
Looked very familiar.
Seemed like her sister’s handwriting, but also like Xiao Yu’an’s!
Mu Ran didn’t mean to invade Xiao Jin’s privacy, but the writings were full of earnest advice, pointing out his mistakes in his political class and correcting his homework.
Mu Ran held this letter and went through the letter Xiao Yu’an had written on her birthday.
The similar handwriting and nearly identical habit in the signatures.
Xiao Jin...
Knew Xiao Yu’an?
Mu Ran’s eyelashes trembled continuously as she sat in the living room holding the two letters.
On the other side.
Xiao Yu’an and Yang Yingying met at a teahouse, each hoping to quietly criticize this person.
The location was chosen by Yang Yingying.
Seeing Xiao Yu’an in person made Yang Yingying understand why Mu Ran couldn’t forget about him—handsome, with a presence, definitely didn’t look like a foolish man.
In front of him, Yang Yingying inexplicably felt slightly inferior, but for the sake of her best friend, she could handle it!
So she lifted her chin and feigned assertiveness, "Sit."
Xiao Yu’an nodded slightly at her.
He didn’t have a good impression of her.
Because Mu Ran liked her more than she liked him!
"What do you want from me?"
"Nothing much, just came to observe a scumbag! People who mistreat others will be mistreated themselves, and someone like you definitely won’t turn out well." Yang Yingying said stiffly, hiding her fear deep in her eyes, her heart pounding heavily.
She wasn’t new to encounters with high society; those people didn’t have such a strong presence. freёwebnovel.com
Additionally.
She was Mu Ran’s close friend!
Normally, she wouldn’t be afraid of anyone, but this man had too strong a presence, with sharp eyes, naturally noble and imperious; even when glaring, it seemed slightly off.
"What are you talking about?"
Xiao Yu’an furrowed his brow. If Mu Ran spoke, even if the words were ugly, he would always feel happy looking at her.
But who was this?
Accusing him of cheating on Mu Ran?
"I doubt your relationship with Mu Ran. If you’re close with Mu Ran, you shouldn’t say such things."
"What did I say? You’re a scumbag and cheated first, and you’re so justified about it. Indeed, all crows are black worldwide, but it’s the first time I’ve seen someone feign innocence to such an extent. Asking me what happened—you know what you did. You cheated on Mu Ran and are brazen now. She’s just focusing on healing and doesn’t want to haggle with you. I heard you’re pestering her—you have no right. Do you stand up for Mu Ran and your wife abroad?"
Yang Yingying was trying to prevent giving in.
She let it all out.
Xiao Yu’an looked at her like she was an idiot, "I would never cheat."
Yang Yingying was truly enraged by him, "You didn’t cheat?! If you didn’t, why did Mu Ran break up with you?!"
Xiao Yu’an’s eyes flashed.
A sudden realization in his mind!
Mu Ran broke up with him because she suspected him of cheating, and that’s why, each time he sought her out, she would say things he couldn’t understand.
If that’s the case.
Everything makes sense now.
And why Mu Ran suspected cheating; Xiao Yu’an thought of the email!
Someone was causing trouble within it!
Yang Yingying continued to curse while preparing to pour water and then warn him not to bother her friend Mu Ran.
Xiao Yu’an stood up and walked outside quickly.
"Hey, stop right there. You’re not allowed to go looking for her!" Yang Yingying was furious.
Xiao Yu’an reached where his car was parked, bent to enter, and sped to Mu Ran’s house as fast as possible.
At Mu Ran’s house.
Mu Ran folded her arms, coolly watching the two letters before her.
Chu Xijin looked pale.
Kept his head down, not daring to speak.
Mu Ran tapped her fingers on the table, "Explain to me what your relationship with Xiao Yu’an is. If I recall correctly, you once said Xiao Yu’an is..."
Very picky.
As a mentor.
Xiao Yu’an was indeed picky as a mentor, wasn’t he?
But back then, Xiao Jin’s tone sounded like he was pitifully disliked, which led her to unilaterally give Xiao Yu’an the cold shoulder for a while.
Mu Ran pursed her lips, "Tell me, what’s your relationship with Xiao Yu’an?"
"He..."
Chu Xijin’s throat felt dry, tears already pooling in his eyes, but despite fearing his aunt would stop caring for him, he didn’t let the tears fall, "He’s my uncle."
"Uncle?"
Mu Ran leaned forward.
Her initial guess was that Xiao Yu’an was his mentor—how could he be an uncle, "You should be clear about your identity, right? How could you possibly have an uncle?"
"Because uncle is..."
The doorbell rang.
Mu Ran stood up to see who it was. A familiar face appeared on the surveillance monitor, and after hesitating for a moment, Mu Ran decided to open the door.
Even though he was a scumbag.
It wouldn’t stop her from wanting to understand the connection between Xiao Jin and him.
Xiao Yu’an, upon seeing her, hugged her immediately, "Mu Ran, I didn’t cheat, nor did I marry someone. At that time, I wanted someone to help me pick a ring because I was preparing to propose to you. Mu Ran, trust me, I didn’t cheat. Was it after receiving the email that you doubted me? I got one too; I can show you my mail history."
Mu Ran’s mind was a bit blank.
"You received what?"
"You and Yun Fei at preschool, looking ambiguous, still as Xiao Jin’s guardian." Xiao Yu’an quickly confessed, recognizing that this was the best chance to mend their relationship, and was determined not to waste it.
"Yun Fei was with me because the little children were accompanied by their parents, and Yun Fei is the kindergarten director’s nephew. He came to visit his aunt, and seeing that no one was with me and being familiar, he arranged them with me." Mu Ran first explained, then pointed at Xiao Jin, "Ask him if you don’t believe me."
Xiao Jin stiffly nodded.
He hung his head even lower.
Xiao Yu’an’s eyes brightened, holding Mu Ran’s hands, "I know you’re the best."
Mu Ran: "..."
"Let me show you my email."
