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Chapter 55: Enemies on a Narrow Path
Hao Meiyun glanced at Xiao Yun and trembled as she said, "Can I... can I not say anything?"
"It's fine if you don't want to say anything," Xiao Yun replied coldly. "Then I'll get out of the car. If we meet again in the future, don't say you're my mother anymore!"
"Then... I... I'll say it..." Hao Meiyun pulled over to the side of the road, wiped away her tears, and sighed. "Actually, I left your father entirely for you..."
Hao Meiyun told Xiao Yun that she and his father, Xiao Changsheng, had married out of love. After their marriage, they were always affectionate and respectful towards each other. More than a year later, she gave birth to Xiao Yun. However, at that time, the couple had not yet named their child because according to the traditions of Laundry Village, a child could only be named after a hundred days.
Unexpectedly, misfortune struck. Less than a month after Xiao Yun was born, he fell ill with a fever and stomach issues. When they took him to the hospital, the doctor shook his head and said that although the child's illness could be treated, it would cost no less than One Hundred Thousand Yuan.
The couple relied on farming for their livelihood; where would they find that much money? Within just a few days, they saw their child grow so thin that he looked like skin and bones, with a chin sharp enough to pierce meat.
They couldn't just watch their child die. Xiao Changsheng and Hao Meiyun exchanged silent glances, their hearts torn apart, only able to wash their faces with tears.
At that time, Hao Meiyun was well-known in Laundry Village for her beauty. A peddler had long been secretly infatuated with her but had no way to approach her. However, upon hearing about the Xiao family's situation, he found Hao Meiyun and offered to pay One Hundred Thousand Yuan for the child's treatment if she agreed to leave with him.
Xiao Changsheng was heartbroken while Hao Meiyun was reluctant to part from her deep feelings for her husband. In desperation, facing the dying child and the looming mountains at dusk, they accepted the peddler's money and wept together...
"Yun'er, your mother truly had no choice!" At this point, Hao Meiyun was already sobbing uncontrollably.
So that's how it was? Why didn't Dad tell me the truth?
"Alas, men have their pride. How could your father bring himself to say something like this?" Little Bell seemed to see through Xiao Yun's thoughts and sighed.
What Little Bell said seemed reasonable; could it be that I misunderstood my mother?
Xiao Yun suppressed his inner turmoil and calmly asked, "How did you know my phone number?"
"I asked Feng Yue for help!"
Hao Meiyun said that Xiao Changsheng was a person with a strong sense of pride. To protect his dignity, she didn't dare let anyone know that she left for the sake of her child's medical expenses. She only told outsiders that the Xiao Family was too poor and she couldn't continue living with Xiao Changsheng, which is why she ran away.
After this story spread, her reputation in Laundry Village was certainly not good. Behind her back, others called her a seductress, greedy for pleasure, and even willing to abandon her child and husband.
Afterward, Hao Meiyun no longer dared to return to Laundry Village. Only on the night of Xiao Changsheng's death did she rush back to the village and cry alone at her husband's grave all night.
Later, Hao Meiyun heard that her son had been adopted by the couple Wang Er from the same village. Knowing Cuihua's character, she secretly didn't dare to contact her but sought out Wang Er several times, asking him to take good care of her son. She offered money to Wang Er, but he refused, telling her to save it for when Xiao Yun grew up so he could give it to him in person.
Not long ago, one evening, longing for her son, Hao Meiyun finally made up her mind to go to Laundry Village to reunite with Xiao Yun. She bought a large number of gifts but unexpectedly encountered some robbers on her way home. Fortunately, a young man came and saved her. At that moment, she never imagined that this young man was none other than her son, Xiao Yun.
The next day, Hao Meiyun drove alone to Laundry Village. It was then that she learned from Wang Er that Xiao Yun had gone to Galaxy City.
Upon receiving this news, Hao Meiyun was both surprised and delighted. Just as she was worrying about how to find her son, her current husband insisted on going out of town for a friend's gathering and pressured her to accompany him.
Days passed before Hao Meiyun returned with her current husband to Galaxy City. At that time, she saw in the newspaper that her son Xiao Yun had become a celebrity, having miraculously revived the famous singer Feng Wushuang, who had already been declared dead. She speculated that Feng Wushuang's parents must have contact information for Xiao Yun, so she immediately rushed to Feng Wushuang's home...
After learning about these events, Xiao Yun could no longer remain calm.
No wonder his father repeatedly urged him before passing away to recognize his mother if they ever met; his mother's departure was all for his sake...
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion, tears welled up in Xiao Yun's eyes.
The little bell chimed in dissatisfaction: "Kid, why haven't you called out 'Mom' yet?"
"Mom..." Xiao Yun finally spoke this warmest term in the world.
Just moments ago, he had looked as cold as ancient ice; now hearing him call her 'Mom', Hao Meiyun trembled with excitement, almost unable to believe her ears as she asked, "Did you just call me Mom?"
Xiao Yun nodded and called out again: "Mom!"
"My Yun'er!" Hao Meiyun exclaimed as she pulled Xiao Yun into a tight embrace, bursting into tears.
Xiao Yun, feeling embarrassed, apologized to Hao Meiyun, saying, "I'm sorry, Mom. I misunderstood you!"
Hao Meiyun wiped her tears and smiled through her blush, saying, "Silly son, don't say that to your mom. Yun'er, come home and take a look!"
"Okay!" Xiao Yun replied obediently.
Little Bell sighed, "Kid, I really envy you. Having a mom feels so good!"
...
Following Hao Meiyun home, Xiao Yun couldn't help but look around. The interior was very luxurious; the living room was spacious. It seemed that after his mother married the Peddler, life had been quite good.
On the way there, Hao Meiyun had introduced Xiao Yun to the Peddler, explaining that since marrying her, he had started renting a storefront in the city to do business. His business grew larger and larger, and he later opened a big company where he is currently the chairman.
Xiao Yun sat by the tea table, enjoying an apple that his mother had peeled for him. Meanwhile, Hao Meiyun was busy cooking in the kitchen.
Once the food was set on the table, the doorbell rang. Hao Meiyun walked over and opened the door to reveal a plump middle-aged man dressed in a suit with gold-rimmed glasses. He held a briefcase under his arm and sported a small mustache reminiscent of a Japanese person.
The Mustache glanced at Xiao Yun with surprise and asked Hao Meiyun, "Who is he?"
Hao Meiyun's face turned red as she took the briefcase from him and said, "Honey, this is Xiao Yun, the one I mentioned to you recently. He is my son from my previous marriage..."
"Got it!" The Mustache replied coldly with a grunt, not even looking at Xiao Yun. He crossed his legs and pulled out a cigar, lighting it up and taking a long drag while squinting at Hao Meiyun. "Is Tiger back yet?"
Hao Meiyun replied, "Not yet."
The Mustache said, "If Tiger isn't back yet, why is dinner ready so early?"
Clearly, the person referred to as Tiger was the Mustache's son. Xiao Yun understood this implication very well; he felt stuck in an awkward position where he couldn't stand or sit comfortably.
He could tell that his presence here was not welcomed in Moustache's eyes.
Xiao Yun stood up and said to Hao Meiyun, "Mom, I have something to do, I need to go. I'll come back to see you another day!"
"No," Hao Meiyun glanced at Moustache and hurried over to stop Xiao Yun, saying, "Son, this meal was specially prepared for you by your mother. You must take a bite. By the way, you just came to the city not long ago and probably have no place to stay. Renting a place outside is very expensive, so just stay here..."
Moustache said, "Meiyun, it might not be convenient to let an outsider stay here."
Hao Meiyun looked at Moustache anxiously and said, "Honey, how can you say that? Xiao Yun is after all my..."
Before she could finish her sentence, the doorbell rang again. Moustache waved his hand and said, "Stop talking. It must be Tiger coming back. Go open the door!"
It turned out that in this family, Mom was just a housekeeper! Xiao Yun felt a surge of anger rising in his chest.
The door opened, and a young man walked in humming a little tune and swaying his shoulders. When Xiao Yun saw him, his heart sank—this person was Cheng Hu.
There was still a bandage on his nose; it seemed that the slap he received had been quite hard.
What a coincidence! Life is full of unexpected encounters; enemies meet on narrow roads!
At the same time, Cheng Hu also saw Xiao Yun. His face twitched, his pupils contracted, and after staring blankly for a moment, he suddenly pointed at him and shouted, "You little brat, how did you end up in my house?"
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