Chapter 436 - This Friendship

"Chenyan," Grandfather Xiang's voice deepened with a warning touch to it. "Don't bother my little prince." He patted Hyson's head and asked, "Are you planning on staying home all day?"

"That seems to be the plan," replied Hyson.

"I even asked him to play the piano," said Mu Chenyan. "He just didn't listen to me."

Grandfather Xiang lovingly patted Hyson's head, "How about accompanying me today?"

"Okay!" Hyson agreed without any hesitation.

"Won't you even ask where we are going?" asked Grandfather Xiang.

"Why should I?" retorted Hyson. "Isn't it enough that I'm going with you?"

Grandfather Xiang's smile widened, "I'm going fishing."

"Then let's go!" Hyson jumped up, excited to go out with Grandfather Xiang.

"Why are you so excited?" asked Mu Chenyan distastefully. "Fishing is boring. Won't you get tired?"

"It's because that fishing is boring that I have to go with Opa," stated Hyson. 

"Are you going there to entertain him?" 

Hyson nodded his head, "I'm the entertainment package. Opa won't feel bored with me around." Saying that he turned to Grandfather Xiang, "Opa, let's go already! Where is our fishing gear? I'll catch a big, fat fish for you."

Grandfather Xiang chuckled at him, "Then I'll be waiting to eat the fish you catch."

"Got it!" Hyson gave him a finger salute.

"What's fun about fishing?" Mu Chenyan grumbled to herself. "It's the most boring thing in the world. Just waste of time." She heaved a long sigh and placed her elbow on Yue's shoulder, "By the way, I suddenly realized that your relationship history is even more boring than fishing. What a tragedy!"

Yue glared at Mu Chenyan and pushed her elbow away from her shoulder, 'What do you mean? Is it wrong to dedicate your heart to one person?'

Mu Chenyan straight up nodded her head, "Isn't it? My dear aunt, I mean Elder Xiang's wife used to say that finding your life partner is the same as finding the clothes in a shopping mall."

'What?!'

Mu Chenyan explained it to her, "Isn't it the same? When you buy clothes, do you just pick the first thing that catches your eye? No! You first browse around, check the color and design. If it's to your taste, you even put it on to try it on to check whether it fits or it suits you or not. When you spend so much time picking just a dress that can be changed anytime, why do people offer all of their heart to someone so easily?" Yue Yue was left gaping at her analogy while she continued, "While picking your man, you should also pay as much attention as you do with your clothes. Or perhaps, even more."

'Is something wrong with your brain?' questioned Yue. 'No wonder you're single.'

"I'm single because that suits me," replied Mu Chenyan. "Didn't you hear what Fai said earlier? Relationships aren't my thing."

Yue Yue didn't say anything for a long while as she was lost in her own thoughts. To be honest, even she knew that Mu Chenyan wasn't the kind of a person who would actively seek a relationship. Her interests and ideology of life had been different from the one she had been taught. In fact, her way of living was also quite eccentric. 

Raelle was that anchor that had kept the pirate ship like Mu Chenyan in one place for years. If it wasn't for Raelle, Mu Chenyan would have long wandered off seeking the thrill and excitement in life. She was exactly the kind of person, her mother used to tell her to stay away from. But in the end, this kind of person whom elders wouldn't find pleasing was the one who became her support.

Although Yue Yue believed herself to be a strong person, she knew she wasn't one. At least, not before Hyson's birth. If she had been, she'd have fought for her love. But she wasn't. She was so used to giving in that it made her seem like a coward. And perhaps, she was a coward. It was Hyson's birth that made her want to become strong.

But she became strong in the true sense after she met Mu Chenyan. Raising a son on her own wasn't an easy task, especially since she couldn't even speak anymore. She knew her disability brought trouble to her son but she could do nothing about it. When she first found out that Hyson was bullied by kids for having a mother who couldn't speak, she was heartbroken. And she even fell into depression.

It was the reason she brought Hyson to this city to start a life. And she truly found life here. Mu Chenyan was the woman she truly admired. When Yue Yue first met Mu Chenyan, she felt like Mu Chenyan was the kind of person who could hold the whole sky up with her one hand and made anyone feel protected.

If she was a man, she'd have definitely fallen for this woman. And that's why she wondered just how crazy men she met who didn't even fight for her? But then again, men didn't seem to like women who were too independent and had their own ideas. At least, that's what she was taught.

Mu Chenyan clicked her fingers before Yue's eyes to get her attention, "Where are you lost? I know I'm handsome, don't fall for me though."

Yue Yue pinched her arm, 'Handsome?'

Mu Chenyan cupped her face, "I'm certain that I'm handsome. If you don't agree then... I don't care."

Yue Yue facepalmed herself, 'I can't believe I became friends with you."

Mu Chenyan hugged her shoulder, "Now, you're stuck with me. Nothing can be done about it."

Yue Yue rolled her eyes at Mu Chenyan. This idiot was too narcissistic. She could actually understand Raelle and Hyson's friendship since they both were somewhat alike. But there was nothing similar in her and Mu Chenyan.. She didn't even know how this friendship had been working for years.