Chapter 405 - Weak

"Uncle, do you know Mu Chenyan well?" asked Shui Xian.

"Not that well personally," answered Zhai Kuijun. "But I've heard some stories that are not good for the weak-hearted. She grew up in a military family but she was more like a gangster in her glory days."

"She was," commented Xiang Weimin softly as he thought back to that aunt of his who loved to stir trouble everywhere she walked. Since he was eight years older than Raelle, he was quite sensible when Raelle was born. And even though he never met or saw Raelle, Mu Chenyan was a different story.

That was his favorite aunt who loved breaking rules. She would sneak in candies for him even when he wasn't allowed to eat any. Of course, she'd be berated by Grandmother Xiang for doing that, it never affected her. 

Even though his voice was soft, Hyson and Raelle heard what he said and then they both looked at each other. They both had the same thought in their mind. They both had never seen that version of Mu Chenyan that people talked about. Because to them, Mu Chenyan was an existence they knew they could depend on. She was patient, calm, always trying to accommodate them. So, the Mu Chenyan people talked about really didn't resonate well with both of them.

"She is a lot more peaceful now," told Shui Xian to Zhai Kuijun.

"Time changed her," said Zhai Kuijun.

"Not really," came Grandma Zhai's voice. "It's right to say that her precious niece changed her temper." And while speaking, she was looking at Raelle clearly indicating that she was talking about her. But it was already obvious to most people. The person who brought the biggest change in Mu Chenyan's life was Raelle and that was an undisputed fact.

"Grandma Zhai," called out Shui Xian to greet her. "Grandpa Zhai. Did Yanjun wake you both up because of us?"

"Don't worry about that," Grandpa Zhai waved him off carelessly. "It's a good thing that Ah-Yan dragged you here or else you'd never come to see us."

"It's nothing like that," said Shui Xian. "I've been just busy with work."

"When are you not?" asked Grandma Zhai. "But it is indeed good to see you here." She looked at Raelle and Hyson as she went on, "And you two as well. It's the first time you're visiting our house. I feel like such an incapable host for not even receiving our guests properly."

"Don't think about that," said Shui Xian. "We have been out for the whole day and had so much fun. And Yanjun also treated us to dinner, so you don't have to worry about any of it."

Grandma Zhai looked at her lovely grandson, "Our Ah-Yan is sensible." As they sat down, she went on, "Ah-Yan told me you guys went to the amusement park."

Shui Xian smiled and nodded his head. He touched Hyson's head saying, "My little brother here wanted to go so I took him there. Yanjun wanted to just tag along so we took him as well."

Zhai Yanjun glared at Shui Xian as he thought about how casually and easily Shui Xian called Hyson as his brother. When in truth, he was the one! After all, Hyson was his cousin! 

"Yue Fai," called out Grandpa Zhai.

"Yes?"

"Why do you look so weak, young man?"

Hyson looked down at himself, "I look weak? But I'm sure I have put on weight by staying close to Yanyan and my mum who only knows how to feed me all the time."

Grandpa Zhai smiled at his answer, "But you do look weak."

"It must be because of the surgery," finally Xiang Weimin said something out loud.

"Surgery?" Both Grandpa Zhai and Grandma Zhai were taken aback.

"He got into an accident and that's how he saved my life as well," Xiang Weimin explained things to them and they looked worriedly at Hyson.

"How are you now?"

Hyson felt like laughing for some reason as he said, "I just spent the whole day jumping around. Do you I could have done that if I was still not okay? No, do you think anyone at home would let me even step out of my room if I wasn't fine? Don't think about it." He pointed at Xiang Weimin as he went on, "He is the one who had serious injuries. I just had minor internal bleeding and it was treated on time. Nothing to even worry about at all."

"You're saying it so casually," said Grandma Zhai. "Why do I feel like it wasn't as simple as you just said?"

"That's because you're my elder. And elders always tend to worry," stated Hyson matter-of-factly. 

Soon the tea was served and everyone chatted while drinking tea. Hyson scooted over to Raelle's side and asked, "Do I look weak?"

"I can't tell," answered Raelle honestly.

"I think it's just how elders are," said Hyson. "Whenever they look at you, they think you're weaker than the last time they saw you. Because to them, the healthy people are a bit chubby and plump."

"Do you wanna try being chubby?" asked Raelle.

"How would I even look?" asked Hyson to himself and for a moment, he really imagined how he'd really look like a chubby one. Nodding his head, he stated, "Still as handsome as ever."

"Stop being so full of yourself," said Raelle.

"I can't help it," he replied to her. Then his eyes wandered around a little and stopped on Xiang Weimin for a minute. Lowering his voice, he said to her, "Do you see it now?"

"What?"

"He really looks like you," said Hyson.

"No," said Raelle. "He looks like Opa's younger version. At most, we have the same eyes."

"Still," insisted Hyson. "He does have a resemblance to you. And it's not just about how he looks. It's about how he feels as well."

"You seem to really like him already," stated Raelle positively.

Hyson rubbed his neck saying, "Do I? It has to be because of how reminds me of you."